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Oncologist ; 28(12): e1160-e1169, 2023 Dec 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37279952

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BACKGROUND: In recent years, breast cancer has become the most common cancer in the world, increasing women's health risks. Approximately 60% of breast cancers are categorized as human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-low tumors. Recently, antibody-drug conjugates have been found to have positive anticancer efficacy in patients with HER2-low breast cancer, but more studies are required to comprehend their clinical and molecular characteristics. METHODS: In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the data of 165 early breast cancer patients with pT1-2N1M0 who had undergone the RecurIndex testing. To better understand HER2-low tumors, we investigated the RecurIndex genomic profiles, clinicopathologic features, and survival outcomes of breast cancers according to HER2 status. RESULTS: First, there were significantly more hormone receptor (HR)-positive tumors, luminal-type tumors, and low Ki67 levels in the HER2-low than in the HER2-zero. Second, RI-LR (P = .0294) and RI-DR (P = .001) scores for HER2-low and HER2-zero were statistically significant. Third, within HER2-negative disease, HR-positive/HER2-low tumors showed highest ESR1, NFATC2IP, PTI1, ERBB2, and OBSL1 expressions. Fourth, results of the survival analysis showed that lower expression of HER2 was associated with improved relapse-free survival for HR-positive tumors, but not for HR-negative tumors. CONCLUSIONS: The present study highlights the unique features of HER2-low tumors in terms of their clinical characteristics as well as their gene expression profiles. HR status may influence the prognosis of patients with HER2-low expression, and patients with HR-positive/HER2-low expression may have a favorable outcome.


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Neoplasias da Mama , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia , Receptor ErbB-2/metabolismo , Prognóstico , Genômica , Receptores de Progesterona/metabolismo , Proteínas do Citoesqueleto
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J Environ Manage ; 346: 119021, 2023 Nov 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37738719

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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a prime illustration of geopolitical risk, manifesting implications beyond global energy price surges and regional energy deficits; it also resonates within the carbon trading market. This study delves into the non-linear and asymmetric impacts of geopolitical risk on oil-carbon linkages spanning 2013 to 2022. Commencing with an exploration of dynamic correlations within the carbon and crude oil markets, our findings indicate that market movements in carbon or crude oil are subject not only to their respective historical volatility trends but also to reciprocal influences from the alternate market, highlighting the existence of asymmetric spillovers between the carbon and crude oil markets. Subsequently, a threshold vector error correction model (TVECM) sheds light on the long-term transmission dynamics of geopolitical risk to oil-carbon linkages. It is concluded that the oil-carbon linkages have a limited impact on geopolitical risk and are subject to shocks from geopolitical risk. Finally, the maximum overlap discrete wavelet transform (MODWT) method unveils heterogeneity across temporal scales: in the short term, geopolitical risk fluctuations are influenced by oil-carbon linkages, and in the middle and long run it becomes independent. Such insights furnish investors with an enriched comprehension of the interplay between crude oil and carbon markets amid geopolitical disturbances, while also offering policymakers a foundation upon which to sculpt informed responses to geopolitical risk.

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Support Care Cancer ; 30(6): 5539-5549, 2022 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35318530

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BACKGROUND: Lung cancer was often accompanied by depression and anxiety. Nowadays, most investigations for depression and anxiety were concentrated in western medical hospitals, while few related studies have been carried out in the tradition Chinese medicine (TCM) ward. It was necessary to understand the proportion and related factors of depression and anxiety in the inpatients with lung cancer in TCM hospital. METHODS: This study adopted cross-sectional research method, which enrolled a total of 222 inpatients with lung cancer in TCM hospital. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales were used to assess depression and anxiety for the inpatients, respectively. Demographic and clinical data were also collected. Statistical methods of the univariate analysis and the multivariate logistic regression model were used. RESULTS: The proportion of depression and anxiety in the inpatients with lung cancer were 58.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis prompted that the common related factor of depression and anxiety was the symptom of insomnia(odds ratio [OR] 3.274, 95%CI 1.723-6.219; OR 2.201, 95%CI 1.132-4.277). Constipation and gender were the two anther-related factors of depression(OR 1.458, 95%CI 0.372-1.606; OR 1.298, 95%CI 0.151-1.588). CONCLUSION: Depression and anxiety were common for the inpatients with lung cancer in TCM hospital. Gender, insomnia, and constipation were related factors for depression, and insomnia was related factor for anxiety. Therefore, medical workers should pay close attention to the emotional changes of these high-risk patients and intervene the symptoms as early as possible.


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Neoplasias Pulmonares , Distúrbios do Início e da Manutenção do Sono , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Ansiedade/etiologia , China/epidemiologia , Constipação Intestinal , Estudos Transversais , Depressão/epidemiologia , Depressão/etiologia , Hospitais , Humanos , Pacientes Internados , Neoplasias Pulmonares/epidemiologia
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Sensors (Basel) ; 22(17)2022 Aug 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36081039

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Shock wave pressure is one of the most important parameters in an explosion. However, there have been few experimental and analytical investigations of moving charge explosions. In this article, we present an experimental method to measure the shock wave pressure from a moving charge explosion. Tests of stationary charges and moving charges with speeds of 580 m/s, 703 m/s and 717 m/s were carried out. The shock wave pressure curves and parameters at different measurement points were obtained and analyzed. The theoretical calculation of the shock wave overpressure was studied and compared with the experimental result. The differences between the stationary charge and moving charge explosions were investigated. The results showed that the shock wave pressure distribution of a moving charge had strong directionality. The shock wave pressure parameters (including overpressure, arrival time, duration and impulse) were influenced by the charge's moving velocity, direction angle and distance from the blast point. The shock wave overpressure value was greater than that of a stationary charge explosion at angles between 0° and 90°. The correlation model based on the velocity vector superposition method could describe the relationship of overpressure between the stationary charge and moving charge explosions.

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Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol ; 320(4): H1724-H1737, 2021 04 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33710913

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The surface of vascular endothelial cells (ECs) is covered by a protective negatively charged layer known as the endothelial glycocalyx. Herein, we hypothesized its transport barrier and mechanosensory role in transmural water flux and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) transport in an isolated rat abdominal aorta perfused under 85 mmHg and 20 dyn/cm2 ex vivo. The endothelial glycocalyx was digested by hyaluronidase (HAase) from bovine tests. Water infiltration velocity (Vw) was measured by a graduated pipette. LDL coverage and mean maximum infiltration distance (MMID) in the vessel wall were quantified by confocal laser scanning microscopy. EC apoptosis was determined by the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) technique, and leaky junction rates were evaluated by electron microscopy. The results showed that a 42% degradation of the endothelial glycocalyx by HAase treatment increased Vw, LDL coverage, and MMID. Shear stress increased Vw, which cannot be inhibited by HAase treatment. Four hour-shear application increased about fourfolds of LDL coverage, whereas exerted no significant effects on its MMID, EC apoptosis, and the leaky junctions. On the contrary, 24-h shear exposure has no significant effects on LDL coverage, whereas increased 2.74-folds of MMID and about 53% of EC apoptotic rates that could be inhibited by HAase treatment. These results suggest endothelial glycocalyx acts as a transport barrier by decreasing water and LDL transport, as well as a mechanosensor of shear to regulate EC apoptosis, thus affecting leaky junctions and regulating LDL transport into the vessel wall.NEW & NOTEWORTHY A 42% degradation of the endothelial glycocalyx by hyaluronidase of the isolated rat abdominal aorta facilitated water and LDL transport across the vessel wall, suggesting endothelial glycocalyx as a transport barrier. A 24-h shear exposure increased LDL mean maximum infiltration distance, and enhanced EC apoptosis, which could be both inhibited by hyaluronidase treatment, suggesting endothelial glycocalyx may also act as a mechanosensor of shear to regulate EC apoptosis, thus affecting leaky junctions and regulating LDL transport.


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Aorta Abdominal/metabolismo , Células Endoteliais/metabolismo , Glicocálix/metabolismo , Lipoproteínas LDL/metabolismo , Água/metabolismo , Animais , Aorta Abdominal/ultraestrutura , Apoptose , Transporte Biológico , Células Endoteliais/ultraestrutura , Glicocálix/ultraestrutura , Hialuronoglucosaminidase/metabolismo , Técnicas In Vitro , Masculino , Mecanotransdução Celular , Permeabilidade , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Fluxo Sanguíneo Regional , Estresse Mecânico
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 21(38): 21262-21266, 2019 Oct 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31538166

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Binary skutterudite-type IrP3 possesses a unique structural configuration that exhibits unusual electronic, thermoelectric, and dynamical properties and can be applied in thermoelectric generators; IrP3 has unique square (P4) rings stacked with a relatively loose arrangement and thus has been expected to exhibit fascinating evolution in the bonding patterns and electronic properties under high pressure. Herein, we systematically investigated the global energetically stable structures of IrP3 under ambient- and high-pressure conditions using the swarm intelligence-based structure searching technique in combination with first-principles calculations. Our theoretical prediction shows that the skutterudite-type structure with the Im3[combining macron] symmetry is most stable under ambient conditions. An orthorhombic structure with the Pmma space group was predicted to be energetically superior to the Im3[combining macron] phase above 47.60 GPa. The abrupt volume collapse at the corresponding phase boundaries even reached 14.67%, stemming from the abrupt collapse of large voids in the Im3[combining macron] phase. To explore the possibility of the occurrence of pressure-induced metallization and superconducting states under compressive conditions, the electronic band structures were investigated. Our results showed that the Im3[combining macron] phase was a narrow-gap semiconductor with the band gap of 1.04 eV, whereas the high-pressure Pmma IrP3 was a metallic phase with the superconducting transition temperature of 2.40 K. The current results are beneficial for the further understanding of other skutterudite-type compounds under high pressure.

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Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban ; 50(1): 55-60, 2019 Jan.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31037905

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of small interfering RNA of lactate dehydrogenase A (siLDHA) on migration and invasion of epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (ErbB2) over expressing breast cancer cell line SK-BR-3, MDA-MB-453 and its molecular mechanism. METHODS: SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-453 cells were transfected with siLDHA to interfere with the expression of LDHA. The transfection of scramble siRNA was used as negative control. The LDHA protein levels were detected by Western blot ( P<0.01). Cell migration and invasion was detected by Transwell assays. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity was measured by LDH assay kit. The glucose and lactate concentration in the culture media was determined by glucose and lactate assay kit, respectively, and then glucose uptake and lactate production by the cells were calculated. RESULTS: siLDHA downregulated LDHA protein levels in SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-453 cells ( P<0.01). Compared with negative control group, siLDHA significantly decreased migration and invasion of SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-453 cells ( P<0.001). siLDHA reduced LDH activity in SK-BR-3 cells, glucose uptake and lactate production in SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-453 cells, the difference was significant ( P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Knockdown of LDHA by siRNA inhibits the migration and invasion via downregulation of glycolysis in ErbB2 over expressing breast cancer cell line.


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Neoplasias da Mama , L-Lactato Desidrogenase/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular , Proliferação de Células , Humanos , Células MCF-7 , RNA Interferente Pequeno , Receptor ErbB-2
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Biochemistry (Mosc) ; 83(1): 60-68, 2018 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29534670

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Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), as an anionic surfactant, can induce protein conformational changes. Recent investigations demonstrated different effects of SDS on protein amyloid aggregation. In the present study, the effect of SDS on amyloid aggregation of bovine serum albumin (BSA) was evaluated. BSA transformed to ß-sheet-rich amyloid aggregates upon incubation at pH 7.4 and 65°C, as demonstrated by thioflavin T fluorescence, circular dichroism, and transmission electron microscopy. SDS at submicellar concentrations inhibited BSA amyloid aggregation with IC50 of 47.5 µM. The inhibitory effects of structural analogs of SDS on amyloid aggregation of BSA were determined to explore the structure-activity relationship, with results suggesting that both anionic and alkyl moieties of SDS were critical, and that an alkyl moiety with chain length ≥10 carbon atoms was essential to amyloid inhibition. We attributed the inhibitory effect of SDS on BSA amyloid aggregation to interactions between the detergent molecule and the fatty acid binding sites on BSA. The bound SDS stabilized BSA, thereby inhibiting protein transformation to amyloid aggregates. This study reports for the first time that the inhibitory effect of SDS on albumin fibrillation is closely related to its alkyl structure. Moreover, the specific binding of SDS to albumin is the main driving force in amyloid inhibition. This study not only provides fresh insight into the role of SDS in amyloid aggregation of serum albumin, but also suggests rational design of novel anti-amyloidogenic reagents based on specific-binding ligands.


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Proteínas Amiloidogênicas/antagonistas & inibidores , Soroalbumina Bovina/antagonistas & inibidores , Dodecilsulfato de Sódio/farmacologia , Tensoativos/farmacologia , Proteínas Amiloidogênicas/metabolismo , Animais , Bovinos , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Micelas , Tamanho da Partícula , Agregados Proteicos/efeitos dos fármacos , Conformação Proteica/efeitos dos fármacos , Dodecilsulfato de Sódio/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Propriedades de Superfície , Tensoativos/química
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Int Med Case Rep J ; 17: 121-124, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38370606

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The global prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is approximately 3%, with a post-infection chronicity rate of up to 50%-85%. HCV reactivation can occur when anti-HCV positive individuals receive antineoplastic therapy. In this study, we report a case of an anti-HCV positive patient with negative HCV RNA after 12 weeks of direct antiviral therapy. Two months later, sorafenib was used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, and HCV reactivation occurred after 8 months of the treatment. HCV RNA was negative after 12 weeks of antiviral treatment with Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir. We also discussed the mechanism of HCV reactivation caused by sorafenib and the antiviral treatment regimen after HCV reactivation with the relevant literature.

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Zhen Ci Yan Jiu ; 49(5): 519-525, 2024 May 25.
Artigo em Inglês, Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38764124

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Acupuncture treatment for depression has definite therapeutic efficacy, and its mechanism has been extensively studied. The extracellular regulatory protein kinase(ERK) signaling pathway is involved in the development and progression of depression. This article reviewed and summarized the research progress on the regulation of the ERK signaling pathway by acupuncture in the treatment of depression in recent years, focusing on the physiological activation and regulatory mechanism of the ERK signaling pathway, its association with the occurrence of depression, and the mechanisms through which acupuncture activates the ERK signaling pathway to treat depression (including enhancing neuronal synaptic plasticity, promoting the release of neurotrophic factors, and inhibiting neuronal apoptosis). Future research could explore the relationship between the ERK pathway and other pathways, investigate other brain regions besides the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, examine differences in regulatory mechanisms between male and female patients, assess the effects of different acupuncture techniques on the ERK pathway, and increase efforts to explore mechanism of synaptic plasticity regulation, so as to provide reference for the clinical application and mechanism sludy of acupuncture in depression treatment.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Depressão , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases , Humanos , Depressão/terapia , Depressão/metabolismo , Animais , MAP Quinases Reguladas por Sinal Extracelular/metabolismo , MAP Quinases Reguladas por Sinal Extracelular/genética , Plasticidade Neuronal
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Front Microbiol ; 14: 1223138, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37577443

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Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) have been extensively disseminated worldwide, resulting in increased mortality. We performed a retrospective analysis of the epidemiology and risk factors for the outcome of CRKP infection in a general teaching hospital in China. Methods: A molecular and clinical study was conducted for 98 CRKP in a tertiary hospital from January 2013 to December 2016. Carbapenemase gene detection, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) were performed. Logistic regression was also used to identify the risk factors associated with 30-day mortality. Results: The production of KPC carbapenemase was the main resistant mechanism, and KPC carbapenemase increased annually with a significant difference. However, the molecular outcome revealed the dominance and diversity in CRKP with 24 sequence types (STs) and 59 PFGE types (PTs). The ST11 CRKP strains, which showed a significant increasing trend year by year, were documented as predominant in our study. Additionally, the predominant ST11 CRKP corresponding to PT10 and PT15 continued to exhibit their characteristic patterns. Importantly, the newly identified PT09 and PT16 strains, corresponding to the ST11 lineage, were only discovered in 2016. Meanwhile, factors affecting 30-day mortality and ST11 proportionality with CRKP infection were assessed, and ST11, appropriate empirical treatment, and hospital stays were found to be independently associated with 30-day mortality. Conclusion: The ST11 CRKP strains played a dominant role in the process; however, the homology of these strains was polymorphic, and the advantage clusters were subject to changes through evolution. Furthermore, in addition to appropriate empirical treatment and hospital stays, ST11 CRKP was independently associated with 30-day mortality. To the best of our knowledge, this association was reported for the first time.

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Patterns (N Y) ; 4(10): 100801, 2023 Oct 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37876901

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Offshore carbon emissions from the international shipping trade are significant contributors to climate change. Based on the complex shipping trade networks, offshore carbon emissions are correlated rather than independent, and allocating responsibility for reducing emissions does not depend solely on the amount but on linkages. We use the global container shipping data covering more than 98% of routes from 2015 to 2020 to calculate the offshore carbon emissions from shipping. Subsequently, we construct an offshore carbon emissions network based on the shipping routes and emissions to identify the evolutionary tendency of network and clarify emissions reduction responsibilities by considering equity and efficiency. We discover that global offshore carbon emissions present a complicated network structure dominated by developed countries and large economies. Countries on the same continent or within the same economic organizations have closer and more frequent carbon correlations. Greater responsibilities should be allocated to countries who are at the center of the network.

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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 30(5): 13372-13392, 2023 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36131176

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Iron-carbon micro-electrolysis is effective for the removal of phosphorus in wastewater; however, meeting the stringent emission standards required for treatment is difficult. To meet these treatment standards, modified micro-electrolytic fillers were prepared from iron dust, powdered activated carbon, clay, and additives using an elevated temperature roasting process under an inert atmosphere. The results show that among several additives, the modified micro-electrolytic (Fe/C-MgCO3) fillers using MgCO3 were the most effective at phosphorus removal. The preparation conditions for the Fe/C-MgCO3 fillers and their effects on phosphorus removal performance were investigated. Under the optimal preparation conditions (calcination temperature: 800 °C, Fe/C = 4:1, clay content 20%, and 5% MgCO3), the filler yielded a high compressive strength of 3.5 MPa, 1 h water absorption rate of 25.7%, and specific surface area and apparent density of 154.2 m2/g and 2689.2 kg/m3, respectively. The iron-carbon micro-electrolysis process removed 97% of phosphorus in the wastewater by using the Fe/C-MgCO3 fillers, which was 14% more than the Fe/C filler. Electrostatic adsorption and surface precipitation were identified as the main phosphorus removal mechanisms, and the surface of the Fe/C-MgCO3 filler was continuously updated. These results demonstrated that Fe/C-MgCO3 is a promising filler for phosphorus removal in water treatment.


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Fósforo , Águas Residuárias , Argila , Eletrólise/métodos , Ferro , Eliminação de Resíduos Líquidos/métodos
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Med Oncol ; 40(5): 154, 2023 Apr 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37079118

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ErbB2 is overexpressed in 15-20% of breast cancer, which is associated with malignancy and poor prognosis. We previously reported that ErbB2 supports malignant progression of breast cancer by upregulating lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), an important enzyme in glycolysis. However, whether ErbB2 promotes breast cancer progression through other glycolytic enzymes remains unclear. Hexokinase 1 (HK1) and hexokinase 2 (HK2) are the first rate-limiting enzymes of glycolysis and both of them are increased in breast cancer. Here, we aim to investigate whether ErbB2 upregulates HK1 and HK2 and the role of HK1 and HK2 in the malignant progression of ErbB2-overexpressing breast cancer. In current study, we found that the mRNA level of ErbB2 was positively correlated with that of HK1 and HK2, respectively. Moreover, ErbB2 upregulated the protein levels of HK1 and HK2 in breast cancer cells. We also found that both siHK1 and siHK2 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of ErbB2-overexpressing breast cancer cells. Taken together, our findings suggested that ErbB2 promoted the malignant progression of breast cancer cells by upregulating HK1 and HK2, and HK1 and HK2 might serve as promising therapeutic targets for ErbB2-overexpressing breast cancer.


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Neoplasias da Mama , Hexoquinase , Humanos , Feminino , Hexoquinase/genética , Hexoquinase/metabolismo , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Glicólise/genética , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Proliferação de Células , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Receptor ErbB-2/genética , Receptor ErbB-2/metabolismo
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Mol Immunol ; 155: 17-26, 2023 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36641950

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BACKGROUND: To explore the effect and its specific mechanism of miR-155-5p on M1 polarization of Kupffer cells (KCs) and immune response in liver transplantation (LT) through KDM5D. METHODS: Primary KCs were isolated from Wistar rats and identified by cell culture, ink-swallowing test and flow cytometry. The cells identified as KCs were induced into LT acute rejection (AR) model cells by LPS/IFN-γ, flow cytometry was used for cell sorting and apoptosis detection. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors, macrophages and liver function markers. RT-qPCR detected the expression of miR-155-5p and KDM5D mRNA. The protein expression of KDM5D was detected by Western blot. Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment verified the targeting relationship between miR-155-5p and KDM5D. RESULTS: The separated KCs adhered after being cultured for 24 h, had pseudopodia and phagocytosis, and the proportion of F4/80 positive cells was more than 90%. The expression of miR-155-5p was increased in LPS/IFN-γ-induced KCs. And knockdown of miR-155-5p inhibited H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 of TNF-α promoter, M1 polarization of KCs and the immune response of AR model cells by upregulating KDM5D. In animal experiments, knockdown of miR-155-5p was found to inhibit liver damage and immune response in rats with allogeneic orthotopic LT. CONCLUSION: These results confirmed that miR-155-5p inhibited M1 polarization of KCs induced by LPS/IFN-γ, thereby alleviating AR and liver function impairment after LT by upregulating KDM5D.


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Transplante de Fígado , MicroRNAs , Ratos , Animais , Células de Kupffer/metabolismo , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Lipopolissacarídeos , Ratos Wistar , Fagocitose
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Sci Rep ; 13(1): 16077, 2023 Sep 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37752276

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This study investigated attapulgite-modified loess as an efficient and cost-effective method for creating an impermeable liner for landfills in regions with scarce clay resources. Laboratory permeability tests were conducted using a flexible wall permeameter to determine the permeability of compacted loess and attapulgite mixtures under varying osmotic conditions. The relationship between the permeability coefficient, attapulgite dosage, radial pressure, and osmotic pressure was analyzed. Nuclear magnetic resonance and scanning electron microscopy were also used to observe the microstructure of the modified loess. The results showed that attapulgite dosage significantly reduced the permeability coefficient, but the effect became limited when the content surpassed 10%. The decrease of the permeability coefficient of the modified loess is mainly due to the filling of pores between the loess by attapulgite, which makes the pore size and throat size of the modified loess smaller. The modified loess displayed a sheet structure that contributed to an increased permeability coefficient due to increased radial pressure. This study provides valuable insights into using attapulgite-modified loess as a material for landfill lining in regions with scarce clay resources.

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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 102(29): e34371, 2023 Jul 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37478211

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Ferroptosis is a recently identified form of cell death that is distinct from the conventional modes such as necrosis, apoptosis, and autophagy. Its role in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains inadequately understood. To address this gap, we obtained BPD-related RNA-seq data and ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) from the GEO database and FerrDb, respectively. A total of 171 BPD-related differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes (DE-FRGs) linked to the regulation of autophagy and immune response were identified. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and SVM-RFE algorithms identified 23 and 14 genes, respectively, as marker genes. The intersection of these 2 sets yielded 9 genes (ALOX12B, NR1D1, LGMN, IFNA21, MEG3, AKR1C1, CA9, ABCC5, and GALNT14) with acceptable diagnostic capacity. The results of the functional enrichment analysis indicated that these identified marker genes may be involved in the pathogenesis of BPD through the regulation of immune response, cell cycle, and BPD-related pathways. Additionally, we identified 29 drugs that target 5 of the marker genes, which could have potential therapeutic implications. The ceRNA network we constructed revealed a complex regulatory network based on the marker genes, further highlighting their potential roles in BPD. Our findings offer diagnostic potential and insight into the mechanism underlying BPD. Further research is needed to assess its clinical utility.


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Displasia Broncopulmonar , Ferroptose , Recém-Nascido , Humanos , Ferroptose/genética , Displasia Broncopulmonar/genética , Apoptose , Algoritmos , Biomarcadores
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Ann Clin Transl Neurol ; 10(5): 836-841, 2023 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37000961

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Infant-type hemispheric glioma, a new subtype of pediatric high-grade glioma, arises in the cerebral hemispheres. Despite better survival outcomes, the treatment of infant-type hemispheric glioma is still facing challenges. Here, we reported a case of QKI-ALK fusion, infant-type hemispheric glioma with lung metastasis who achieved a complete clinical response after lorlatinib treatment. This typical case demonstrated the importance of appropriate molecularly targeted treatments in ALK-fused tumors, and lorlatinib may serve as an effective complement to conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy in primary glioma harboring ALK fusions and its metastasis.


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Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas , Glioma , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Humanos , Lactente , Criança , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/patologia , Quinase do Linfoma Anaplásico/uso terapêutico , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Lactamas Macrocíclicas/uso terapêutico , Glioma/tratamento farmacológico
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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 29(35): 53137-53157, 2022 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35278181

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Although studies on the influencing factors of electricity consumption are rich, the focus on the relationship between financial development and electricity consumption is scarce due to the characteristics of financial sector. In fact, the financial development cannot only increase electricity consumption, but also have the spatial spillover effects. Based on the global spatial modeling techniques, the long-term and short-term relationship between financial development and electricity consumption is examined, and the intermediary effect of financial development on electricity consumption through economic growth, urbanization, and industrial structure optimization is also verified. Results show that there is a global co-integration relationship between financial development, economic growth, urbanization, industrial structure optimization, and China's electricity consumption, rather than a local co-integration relationship. When the short-term change of electricity consumption deviates from the equilibrium state, the global error correction mechanism can promote the unbalanced system to return to equilibrium from time and spatial dimension. This study confirms not only the spatial spillover effects, but also heterogeneous influences of financial development on electricity consumption, which provides new evidence to make relevant policies.


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Desenvolvimento Econômico , Urbanização , China , Eletricidade , Indústrias
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