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Heliyon ; 10(16): e36402, 2024 Aug 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39253145

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The orexin system regulates a variety of physiological functions, including the sleep-wake cycle, addiction, foraging behavior, stress and cognitive functioning. Orexin levels in central and peripheral are related to the pathogenesis of many diseases, most notably the narcolepsy, eating disorders, stress-related psychiatric disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Recently, it has been reported that the orexin system is distinctly sexually dimorphic, and is strongly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. In this review, we analyzed advancements in the sex differences in the orexin system and their connection to psychoneurological conditions. Considering the scarcity of research in this domain, more research is imperative to reveal the underlying mechanisms.

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J Craniofac Surg ; 2024 Sep 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39283081

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the treatment of odontogenic cervical Necrotizing fasciitis (CNF). METHODS: Sixteen cases of odontogenic cervical necrotizing fasciitis were randomly divided into observation group and control group after routine debridement and disinfection. The patients in the control group were treated with drainage tube and regular dressing changes, while those in the observation group were treated with NPWT. The therapeutic effects of the 2 groups were compared. RESULTS: The frequency of operation, treatment length, and cost of treatment in the observation group were significantly less than those in the control group (P<0.05). During the treatment, the VAS (visual analog scale of pain) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of WBC, CRP, PCT, IL-6, and TNF-α in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of Il-10 and VEGF in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05), the difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The condition of odontogenic cervical necrotizing fasciitis progresses rapidly. Compared with conventional drainage and dressing change, NPWT can control infection in a short time, reduce operation frequency and treatment cost, and promote wound healing, shorten the treatment time, ease the pain of patients, improve the quality of life. The therapeutic scheme is safe, effective, and suitable for clinical application.

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Exp Gerontol ; 196: 112584, 2024 Oct 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39299659

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Ischemic stroke (IS) is a severe condition regulated by complex molecular alterations. This study aimed to identify potential nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) metabolism-associated diagnostic markers of IS and explore their associations with immune dynamics. Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) were employed to identify key gene modules on the GEO dataset (GSE16561). LASSO regression was used to identify diagnostic genes. A diagnostic model was then developed using the training dataset, and its performance was assessed using a validation dataset (GSE22255 dataset). Associations between hub genes and immune cells, immune response genes, and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes were assessed by ssGSEA. A regulatory network was constructed using mirBase and TRRUST databases. A total of 20 NAD+ metabolic genes exhibited noteworthy expression variations. Within the module notably associated with NAD+ metabolism, 19 specific genes were included in the diagnostic model, which was validated on the GSE22255 dataset (AUC: 0.733). There were significant disparities in immune cell populations, immune response genes, and HLA gene expression, all of which were associated with the hub genes. A regulatory network composed of 153 edges and 103 nodes was constructed. This study advances our understanding of IS by providing insights into NAD+ metabolism and gene interactions, contributing to potential diagnostic innovations in IS.


Subject(s)
Gene Regulatory Networks , Ischemic Stroke , Machine Learning , NAD , Humans , NAD/metabolism , Ischemic Stroke/genetics , Ischemic Stroke/diagnosis , Biomarkers/metabolism , Databases, Genetic , Gene Expression Profiling
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J Int Med Res ; 52(8): 3000605241266590, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39088684

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Myeloid sarcoma (MS) occurs in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In rare cases, MS can represent a form of blast transformation in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS), or MDS/MPN. The most frequent chromosomal alterations in MS are t(8;21) or inv(16), with other alterations being reported. Cases of MS in Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)-positive MDS with fibrosis are exceedingly rare. Here, we describe such a case. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a JAK2 V617F mutation-positive MDS case occurring concurrently with MS involving the posterior aspect of the left seventh rib. No clear association has been previously demonstrated between the intramedullary AML cytogenetics and extramedullary disease occurrence. Interestingly, samples from the intramedullary MDS and extramedullary mass in this patient presented the same JAK2 V617F mutation. Following a treatment regimen of azacitidine and venetoclax, the patient achieved complete remission. The chest CT scan showed that the seventh posterior rib mass disappeared. This case provides valuable information for the potential future treatment of this disease.


Subject(s)
Janus Kinase 2 , Myelodysplastic Syndromes , Sarcoma, Myeloid , Humans , Janus Kinase 2/genetics , Sarcoma, Myeloid/pathology , Sarcoma, Myeloid/genetics , Sarcoma, Myeloid/drug therapy , Sarcoma, Myeloid/diagnosis , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/pathology , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/genetics , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/drug therapy , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/diagnosis , Male , Mutation , Middle Aged , Aged , Fibrosis , Female
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Int J Rheum Dis ; 27(7): e15264, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39016200

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OBJECTIVE: We employed two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess the genetic causal relationship between educational attainment (EA) and risk of five common connective tissue diseases (CTDs). METHODS: Educational attainment (self-reported at age ≥30 years) was obtained from a meta-analysis of years of schooling in 766 345 participants of European ancestry from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). A total of 1265 signals associated with EA were identified. Genetic data for five CTDs [rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), polymyositis (PM), and dermatomyositis (DM)] were obtained from the FinnGen consortium. Two-sample MR analyses were performed separately for EA and the five CTDs. RESULTS: We found a negative causal relationship between EA and RA (ORIVW = 0.627, 95% CI = 0.537-0.732, p < .001), and SLE (ORIVW = 0.341, 95% CI = 0.123-0.944, p = .038). There were no genetic causal association between EA and SSc (ORIVW = 0.647, 95% CI = 0.351-1.195, p = .164), PM (ORIVW = 0.938, 95% CI = 0.320-2.746, p = .907), or DM (ORIVW = 0.754, 95% CI = 0.351-1.619, p = .468). None of the analyses revealed any horizontal pleiotropy or heterogeneity. CONCLUSION: Our findings indicated a potential causal association between EA and RA, SLE, emphasizing the need for further investigation and potential integration of EA into clinical practice to enhance treatment strategies.


Subject(s)
Connective Tissue Diseases , Educational Status , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Genome-Wide Association Study , Mendelian Randomization Analysis , Humans , Risk Factors , Connective Tissue Diseases/genetics , Connective Tissue Diseases/epidemiology , Connective Tissue Diseases/diagnosis , Risk Assessment , Phenotype , Male , Female , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/genetics , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/epidemiology , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis , Adult , Middle Aged
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Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob ; 23(1): 63, 2024 Jul 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39026334

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BACKGROUND: The wide spread of carbapenem-resistance clones of Acinetobacter baumannii has made it a global public problem. Some studies have shown that the prevalence of Acinetobacter baumannii clones can change over time. However, few studies with respect to the change of epidemiological clones in Acinetobacter baumannii during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported. This study aims to investigate the molecular epidemiology and resistance mechanisms of Acinetobacter baumannii during COVID-19. RESULTS: A total of 95 non-replicated Acinetobacter baumannii isolates were enrolled in this study, of which 60.0% (n = 57) were identified as carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB). The positive rate of the blaOXA-23 gene in CRAB isolates was 100%. A total of 28 Oxford sequence types (STs) were identified, of which the most prevalent STs were ST540 (n = 13, 13.7%), ST469 (n = 13, 13.7%), ST373 (n = 8, 8.4%), ST938 (n = 7, 7.4%) and ST208 (n = 6, 6.3%). Differently, the most widespread clone of Acinetobacter baumannii in China during COVID-19 was ST208 (22.1%). Further study of multidrug-resistant ST540 showed that all of them were carrying blaOXA-23, blaOXA-66, blaADC-25 and blaTEM-1D, simultaneously, and first detected Tn2009 in ST540. The blaOXA-23 gene was located on transposons Tn2006 or Tn2009. In addition, the ST540 strain also contains a drug-resistant plasmid with msr(E), armA, sul1 and mph(E) genes. CONCLUSION: The prevalent clones of Acinetobacter baumannii in our organization have changed during COVID-19, which was different from that of China. ST540 strains which carried multiple drug-resistant mobile elements was spreading, indicating that it is essential to strengthen the molecular epidemiology of Acinetobacter baumannii.


Subject(s)
Acinetobacter Infections , Acinetobacter baumannii , COVID-19 , Molecular Epidemiology , SARS-CoV-2 , beta-Lactamases , Acinetobacter baumannii/genetics , Acinetobacter baumannii/drug effects , Humans , COVID-19/epidemiology , China/epidemiology , Acinetobacter Infections/epidemiology , Acinetobacter Infections/microbiology , beta-Lactamases/genetics , SARS-CoV-2/genetics , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Carbapenems/pharmacology , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Bacterial Proteins/genetics , Hospitals , Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial/genetics , Plasmids/genetics
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Anal Methods ; 16(25): 4116-4123, 2024 Jun 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38855960

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been involved in many biological processes and are regarded as promising biomarkers. The short sequence, low abundance and highly homologous interference sequences greatly hinder the accurate detection of miRNAs. Here, a cascade branch migration-triggered strand displacement amplification (CBM-TSDA) strategy was developed for the first time for specific and sensitive detection of miRNA-155 (miR-155). In the presence of target miR-155, the CBM was initiated and two Y-shaped probes were eventually produced. Next, the Y-shaped probes were transformed into three-way junction (3WJ) structures and triggered the SDA to produce a large number of G-quadruplex (G4) structures. Finally, the increased fluorescence signal of G4/Thioflavin T (ThT) was used to quantify miR-155. Meanwhile, the colorimetric responses of the G4-hemin DNAzyme could be used as supplementary detection to obtain a dual-mode signal readout. This detection strategy showed high detection sensitivity, and the limit of detection was 0.28 pM in the fluorescence detection mode and 0.34 pM in the colorimetric detection mode. Notably, it showed high detection specificity, being able to discriminate the single-base mutations of the target with a high discrimination factor. The strategy also possessed excellent capacity for miR-155 detection in cell lysates and real human blood samples. The developed strategy provides a promising detection platform for miRNA, which may be applied to early clinical diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Limit of Detection , MicroRNAs , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques , MicroRNAs/blood , MicroRNAs/analysis , Humans , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques/methods , G-Quadruplexes , Colorimetry/methods , DNA, Catalytic/chemistry , DNA, Catalytic/metabolism , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Spectrometry, Fluorescence/methods
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Food Chem ; 456: 139955, 2024 Oct 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38852453

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The nanozyme-linked aptamer-sorbent assay (NLASA) is a rapid way to screen and characterize aptamer binding to targets. In this paper, a MnO2@AuNPs@aptamer (Apt) based NLASA coupled with colorimetric-SERS dual-mode for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) detection is presented. Cu,Fe-CDs were used as the reducing agent to synthesize MnO2 and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). Then, they were fabricated to obtain MnO2@AuNPs with oxidase (OXD)-like and SERS activities. The S. aureus aptamer was conjugated to MnO2@AuNPs and enhanced the OXD-like activity, which realized the specific capture of S. aureus in food matrices. In addition, S. aureus improves the oxidation of 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) but inhibits 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to generate Raman-active oxTMB with MnO2@AuNPs@Apt. This sensor was used for detections of S. aureus in a concentration ranged from 101 to 107 CFU/mL with a detection limit of 0.926 CFU/mL (colorimetric) and 1.561 CFU/mL (SERS), and the recovery is 85%-105% in real samples.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Biosensing Techniques , Colorimetry , Gold , Manganese Compounds , Metal Nanoparticles , Oxides , Oxidoreductases , Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcus aureus/enzymology , Colorimetry/methods , Gold/chemistry , Manganese Compounds/chemistry , Oxides/chemistry , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Oxidoreductases/chemistry , Oxidoreductases/metabolism , Spectrum Analysis, Raman/methods
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 103(19): e38110, 2024 May 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38728478

ABSTRACT

RATIONAL: The Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) is seen in most patients with chronic myeloid leukemia and some patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. However, Ph-positive acute myeloid leukemia (Ph + AML) is a rare entity with a poor prognosis and a short median survival period. To date, there have been few clinical reports on this disease. And the treatment regimen of this disease has not been uniformly determined. PATIENT CONCERNS: We report a case of a Ph + AML. A 32-year-old male who was admitted to our hospital with weakness for 2 months. DIAGNOSIS: Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia. INTERVENTIONS: The patient achieved complete remission by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, combined with low-intensity chemotherapy and a B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor. Then, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) from his sister was successfully performed. OUTCOMES: The patient has been in a continuous remission state for 6 months after transplantation. LESSONS: We reported a rare Ph + AML case, successfully treated with allo-HSCT. This case provided strong support for treating Ph + AML with allo-HSCT.


Subject(s)
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute , Philadelphia Chromosome , Humans , Male , Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/methods , Adult , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/therapy , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/genetics , Transplantation, Homologous , Remission Induction
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Plant Physiol ; 195(4): 3053-3071, 2024 Jul 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38717740

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The circadian system plays a pivotal role in facilitating the ability of crop plants to respond and adapt to fluctuations in their immediate environment effectively. Despite the increasing comprehension of PSEUDO-RESPONSE REGULATORs and their involvement in the regulation of diverse biological processes, including circadian rhythms, photoperiodic control of flowering, and responses to abiotic stress, the transcriptional networks associated with these factors in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) remain incompletely characterized. In this study, we provide empirical evidence highlighting the significance of GmPRR3b as a crucial mediator in regulating the circadian clock, drought stress response, and abscisic acid (ABA) signaling pathway in soybeans. A comprehensive analysis of DNA affinity purification sequencing and transcriptome data identified 795 putative target genes directly regulated by GmPRR3b. Among them, a total of 570 exhibited a significant correlation with the response to drought, and eight genes were involved in both the biosynthesis and signaling pathways of ABA. Notably, GmPRR3b played a pivotal role in the negative regulation of the drought response in soybeans by suppressing the expression of abscisic acid-responsive element-binding factor 3 (GmABF3). Additionally, the overexpression of GmABF3 exhibited an increased ability to tolerate drought conditions, and it also restored the hypersensitive phenotype of the GmPRR3b overexpressor. Consistently, studies on the manipulation of GmPRR3b gene expression and genome editing in plants revealed contrasting reactions to drought stress. The findings of our study collectively provide compelling evidence that emphasizes the significant contribution of the GmPRR3b-GmABF3 module in enhancing drought tolerance in soybean plants. Moreover, the transcriptional network of GmPRR3b provides valuable insights into the intricate interactions between this gene and the fundamental biological processes associated with plant adaptation to diverse environmental conditions.


Subject(s)
Abscisic Acid , Droughts , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Glycine max , Plant Proteins , Stress, Physiological , Transcription Factors , Glycine max/genetics , Glycine max/physiology , Abscisic Acid/metabolism , Plant Proteins/genetics , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Transcription Factors/genetics , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Stress, Physiological/genetics , Signal Transduction/genetics
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Talanta ; 277: 126265, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38805947

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The pathogenic bacteria induced foodborne disease has been detrimental to public health worldwide. Herein, the peroxidase (POD)-like Fe3O4/MWCNTs@Mo-CDs (FMMC) nanozyme was applied for the detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The E. coli aptamer was conjugated with the surface of the FMMC, which effectively enhanced the POD-like activity attributing to the higher affinity to the substrate, and then specific capture of E. coli in food matrices, leading to the reduction of POD-like activity. Therefore, a robust and facile colorimetric aptasensor was developed for detecting E. coli with a wide linear range of 101-106 CFU/mL, low LOQ of 101 CFU/mL and LOD of 0.978 CFU/mL. The aptasensor demonstrated the satisfied selectivity for E. coli compared to the other strains. This method possessed the potential application for fast in situ screening of foodborne pathogens in food products.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Cadmium Compounds , Colorimetry , Escherichia coli , Sulfides , Escherichia coli/isolation & purification , Colorimetry/methods , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Sulfides/chemistry , Cadmium Compounds/chemistry , Nanotubes, Carbon/chemistry , Molybdenum/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Limit of Detection
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Cell Prolif ; : e13645, 2024 Apr 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38601993

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The biogenesis of exosomes that mediate cell-to-cell communication by transporting numerous biomolecules to neighbouring cells is an essential cellular process. The interaction between the transmembrane protein syndecan-4 (SDC4) and cytosolic protein syntenin plays a key role in the biogenesis of exosomes. However, how the relatively weak binding of syntenin to SDC4 efficiently enables syntenin sorting for packaging into exosomes remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate for the first time that SDC4 can undergo liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to form condensates both in vitro and in the cell membrane and that, the SDC4 cytoplasmic domain (SDC4-CD) is a key contributor to this process. The phase separation of SDC4 greatly enhances the recruitment of syntenin to the plasma membrane (PM) despite the weak SDC4-syntenin interaction, facilitating syntenin sorting for inclusion in exosomes. Interestingly, phosphorylation at the only serine (179) in the SDC4-CD (Ser179) disrupts SDC4 LLPS, and inhibited phosphorylation or dephosphorylation restores the SDC4 LLPS to promote its recruitment of syntenin to the PM and syntenin inclusion into exosomes. This research reveals a novel phosphorylation-regulated phase separation property of SDC4 in the PM through which SDC4 efficiently recruits cytosolic syntenin and facilitates the biogenesis of exosomes, providing potential intervention targets for exosome-mediated biomedical events.

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Microbes Infect ; 26(5-6): 105344, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38670218

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To generate a new murine model for virus, DC-SIGN gene in murine was humanized. In this study, we successfully generated a humanized C57BL/6N mouse model expressing human DC-SIGN (hDC-SIGN) using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, and evaluated its characters and susceptibility to virus. The humanized mice could survival as usual, and with normal physiological index just like the wild-type mice. Whereas, we found significant differences in the intestinal flora and metabolic profiles between wild-type mice and humanized mice. Following intranasal infection with SARS-CoV-2, hDC-SIGN mice exhibited significantly increased viral loads in the lungs and nasal turbinates, along with more severe lung damage. This phenomenon may be associated with differential lipid metabolism and Fcγ receptor-mediated phagocytosis in two mouse models. This study provides a useful tool for investigating the mechanisms of coronavirus infection and potential drug therapies against novel coronavirus.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Cell Adhesion Molecules , Disease Models, Animal , Lectins, C-Type , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Receptors, Cell Surface , SARS-CoV-2 , Animals , Cell Adhesion Molecules/metabolism , Cell Adhesion Molecules/genetics , COVID-19/virology , Humans , Mice , Receptors, Cell Surface/metabolism , Receptors, Cell Surface/genetics , Lectins, C-Type/metabolism , Lectins, C-Type/genetics , Disease Susceptibility , Lung/virology , Viral Load , Gastrointestinal Microbiome , Phagocytosis , Mice, Transgenic , Receptors, IgG/genetics , Receptors, IgG/metabolism , Lipid Metabolism
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Neurochem Int ; 176: 105727, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38555055

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Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), the most common type of drug-resistant epilepsy, severely affects quality of life. However, the underlying mechanism of TLE remains unclear and deserves further exploration. Sorbs2, a key synaptic regulatory protein, plays an important role in the regulation of synaptic transmission in the mammalian brain. In this study, we aimed to investigate the expression pattern of Sorbs2 in a kainic acid (KA)-induced TLE mouse model and in patients with TLE to further determine whether Sorbs2 is involved in seizure activity and to explore the potential mechanism by which Sorbs2 affects seizures in this TLE mouse model. First, we found that the expression of Sorbs2 was obviously increased in the hippocampus and cortex of a TLE mouse model and in the temporal cortex of TLE patients, indicating an abnormal expression pattern of Sorbs2 in TLE. Importantly, subsequent behavioral analyses and local field potential (LFP) analyses of a TLE mouse model demonstrated that the downregulation of hippocampal Sorbs2 could prolong the latency to spontaneous recurrent seizures (SRSs) and protect against SRSs. We also found that the knockdown of Sorbs2 in the hippocampus could decrease excitatory synaptic transmission in pyramidal neurons (PNs) in the hippocampal CA1 region and reduce the expression levels of the AMPAR subunits GluA1 and GluA2. Thus, we speculated that Sorbs2 may promote epileptogenesis and the development of TLE by affecting AMPAR-mediated excitatory synaptic transmission in PNs in the CA1 region. Therefore, reducing the expression of hippocampal Sorbs2 could restrain epileptogenesis and the development of TLE.


Subject(s)
Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe , RNA-Binding Proteins , Receptors, AMPA , Seizures , Synaptic Transmission , Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Mice , Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe/metabolism , Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe/chemically induced , Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials/drug effects , Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials/physiology , Hippocampus/metabolism , Hippocampus/drug effects , Kainic Acid/pharmacology , Kainic Acid/toxicity , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Receptors, AMPA/metabolism , Seizures/metabolism , Seizures/chemically induced , Synaptic Transmission/drug effects , Synaptic Transmission/genetics , Synaptic Transmission/physiology , RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/genetics , Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/metabolism
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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 11: 1359461, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38495117

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) affects 13-33% of males and 6-9% of females globally and poses significant treatment challenges, including poor adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and residual excessive sleepiness (RES). This review aims to elucidate the emerging interest in pharmacological treatments for OSAS, focusing on recent advancements in this area. A thorough analysis of extensive clinical trials involving various drugs, including selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors, selective norepinephrine inhibitors, combined antimuscarinic agents, and orexin agonists, was conducted. These trials focused on ameliorating respiratory metrics and enhancing sleep quality in individuals affected by OSAS. The studied pharmacological agents showed potential in improving primary outcomes, notably the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). These improvements suggest enhanced sleep quality and symptom management in OSAS patients. With a deeper understanding of OSAS, pharmacological interventions are emerging as a promising direction for its effective management. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of drug research in OSAS, highlighting the potential of these treatments in addressing the disorder's complex challenges.

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J Craniofac Surg ; 2024 Feb 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38408325

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OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical effect of recombinant human alkaline fibroblast growth factor (rh-bFGF) combined with collagen sponge in the treatment of maxillofacial deepⅡ degree burn. METHODS: From January 2019 to January 2022, 96 patients with maxillofacial deep Ⅱ degree burns were randomly divided into a control group (N=48) and an observation group (N=48). The observation group was treated with rh-bFGF and collagen sponge after debridement, whereas the control group was treated with silver sulfadiazine ointment after debridement. The healing rate and healing time of the wounds were observed, interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-10, epidermal growth factor (EGF), endothelial growth factor growth factor (VEGF), and metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1) were measured. Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) was used to evaluate the local scar at 6 months after wound healing in both groups. RESULTS: On the 10th, 14th, and 21st day of treatment, the wound healing rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05), the wound healing time in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05), and on the 14th day of treatment, the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of IL-10 in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The levels of EGF, VEGF, and TIMP-1 in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05), and the scores of VSS in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Rh-bFGF combined with collagen sponge can decrease the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 and increase the levels of IL-10, which can control the inflammation effectively, at the same time, it can increase the level of EGF, VEGF, and TIMP-1, promote wound healing, and reduce scar hyperplasia. The treatment protocol is simple, safe, effective, and suitable for clinical application.

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Planta ; 259(4): 76, 2024 Feb 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38418674

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MAIN CONCLUSION: Investigation the expression patterns of GmPT genes in response to various abiotic stresses and overexpression of GmPT11 in soybean hairy roots and Arabidopsis exhibited hypersensitivity to salt stress. Soybean is considered to be one of the significant oil crops globally, as it offers a diverse range of essential nutrients that contribute to human health. Salt stress seriously affects the yield of soybean through negative impacts on the growth, nodulation, reproduction, and other agronomy traits. The phosphate transporters 1(PHT1) subfamily, which is a part of the PHTs family in plants, is primarily found in the cell membrane and responsible for the uptake and transport of phosphorus. However, the role of GmPT (GmPT1-GmPT14) genes in response to salt stress has not been comprehensively studied. Here, we conducted a systematic analysis to ascertain the distribution and genomic duplications of GmPT genes, as well as their expression patterns in response to various abiotic stresses. Promoter analysis of GmPT genes revealed that six stress-related cis-elements were enriched in these genes. The overexpression of GmPT11 in soybean hairy roots and Arabidopsis exhibited hypersensitivity to salt stress, while no significant change was observed under low phosphate treatment, suggesting a crucial role in the response to salt stress. These findings provide novel insights into enhancing plant tolerance to salt stress.


Subject(s)
Arabidopsis , Glycine max , Humans , Glycine max/genetics , Arabidopsis/genetics , Stress, Physiological/genetics , Salt Stress/genetics , Plant Proteins/genetics , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Plants, Genetically Modified/genetics
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Analyst ; 149(4): 1002-1021, 2024 Feb 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38204433

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The abnormal expression of human DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) is closely related with the occurrence and development of a wide range of human cancers. DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase-1 (DNMT1) is the most abundant human DNA methyltransferase and is mainly responsible for genomic DNA methylation patterns. Abnormal expression of DNMT1 has been found in many kinds of tumors, and DNMT1 has become a valuable target for the diagnosis and drug therapy of diseases. Nowadays, DNMT1 has been found to be involved in multiple cancers such as pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer and other cancers. In order to achieve early diagnosis and for scientific research, various analytical methods have been developed for qualitative or quantitative detection of low-abundance DNMT1 in biological samples and human tumor cells. Herein, we provide a brief explication of the research progress of DNMT1 involved in various cancer types. In addition, this review focuses on the types, principles, and applications of DNMT1 detection methods, and discusses the challenges and potential future directions of DNMT1 detection.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms , DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferases , Humans , Female , DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferases/genetics , DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferases/metabolism , DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferase 1/metabolism , DNA Methylation , Breast Neoplasms/genetics , DNA/metabolism , Biomarkers/metabolism
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 60(9): 1168-1171, 2024 Jan 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38193242

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We report an electrochemical device for portable on-site detection of gaseous CH3I based on PVIm-F for the first time. The device achieves detection of gaseous CH3I with a significant selectivity and a low detection limit (0.474 ppb) in 20 min at 50 °C and 50% relative humidity, which is of great significance for achieving real-time on-site monitoring of radioactive hazardous environments.

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Phytopathology ; 114(2): 474-483, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37589413

ABSTRACT

Brassica yellows virus (BrYV) is an economically important virus on cruciferous species. In this study, a one-pot reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) assay coupled with the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas12a system was developed for the detection of BrYV. The limit of detection of this method reached 32.8 copies of the BrYV ORF5, which is 100-fold more sensitive than the RT-LAMP method. Moreover, there was no cross-reactivity with other rapeseed-infecting RNA viruses or poleroviruses. We dried the CRISPR/Cas12a reagent in a trehalose and pullulan mixture to retain its efficacy at the RT-LAMP temperature of 63°C in order to allow portable BrYV detection in a water bath. The entire process can be performed in about 1 h, and a positive result can be rapidly and conveniently detected using a handheld UV lamp. In the field, the RT-LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a assay was accurate and had higher sensitivity than RT-LAMP and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assays. The novel RT-LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a assay allows convenient, portable, rapid, low-cost, highly sensitive, and specific detection of BrYV and has great potential for on-site monitoring of BrYV.


Subject(s)
Brassica , Molecular Diagnostic Techniques , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques , Reverse Transcription , CRISPR-Cas Systems , Plant Diseases
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