The HDAC6-RNF168 axis regulates H2A/H2A.X ubiquitination to enable double-strand break repair.

Histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) mediates DNA damage signaling by regulating the mismatch repair and nucleotide excision repair pathways. Whether HDAC6 also mediates DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair is unclear. Here, we report that HDAC6 negatively regulates DSB repair in an enzyme activity-independent manner. In unstressed cells, HDAC6 interacts with H2A/H2A.X to prevent its interaction with the E3 ligase RNF168. Upon sensing DSBs, RNF168 rapidly ubiquitinates HDAC6 at lysine 116, leading to HDAC6 proteasomal degradation and a restored interaction between RNF168 and H2A/H2A.X. H2A/H2A.X is ubiquitinated by RNF168, precipitating the recruitment of DSB repair factors (including 53BP1 and BRCA1) to chromatin and subsequent DNA repair. These findings reveal novel regulatory machinery based on an HDAC6-RNF168 axis that regulates the H2A/H2A.X ubiquitination status. Interfering with this axis might be leveraged to disrupt a key mechanism of cancer cell resistance to genotoxic damage and form a potential therapeutic strategy for cancer.

Simultaneous Determination of Ibrutinib, Dihydroxydiol Ibrutinib, and Zanubrutinib in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry.

BACKGROUND: Ibrutinib and zanubrutinib are Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors used to treat mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and small lymphocytic lymphoma. Dihydroxydiol ibrutinib (DHI) is an active metabolite of the drug. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed to detect ibrutinib, DHI, and zanubrutinib in human plasma. METHODS: The method involved a protein precipitation step, followed by chromatographic separation using a gradient of 10 mM ammonium acetate (containing 0.1% formic acid)-acetonitrile. Ibrutinib-d5 was used as an internal standard. Analytes were separated within 6.5 minutes. The optimized multiple reaction monitoring transitions of m/z 441.1 → 304.2, 475.2 → 304.2, 472.2 → 455.2, and 446.2 → 309.2 were selected to inspect ibrutinib, DHI, zanubrutinib, and the internal standards in positive ion mode. RESULTS: The validated curve ranges included 0.200-800, 0.500-500, and 1.00-1000 ng/mL for ibrutinib, DHI, and zanubrutinib, respectively. The precisions of the lower limit of quantification of samples were below 15.5%, the precisions of the other level samples were below 11.4%, and the accuracies were between -8.6% and 8.4%. The matrix effect and extraction recovery of all compounds ranged between 97.6%-109.0% and 93.9%-105.2%, respectively. The selectivity, accuracy, precision, matrix effect, and extraction recovery results were acceptable according to international method validation guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: A simple and rapid method was developed and validated in this study. This method was used to analyze plasma concentrations of ibrutinib and zanubrutinib in patients with mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The selected patients were aged between 44 and 74 years.

Simultaneous Determination of Ripretinib and Its Desmethyl Metabolite in Human Plasma Using LC-MS/MS.

BACKGROUND: Ripretinib, a recently developed tyrosine kinase inhibitor with switch-control abilities, can inhibit both primary and secondary activation of KIT(KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) mutants, which contribute to gastrointestinal stromal tumor progression. METHODS: In this study, a high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method to measure the concentrations of ripretinib and its active desmethyl metabolite DP-5439 in human plasma was developed and validated. Plasma samples were extracted and recovered by precipitation with acetonitrile containing the internal standard and diluted with acetonitrile before analysis. Ripretinib and DP-5439 were separated using chromatography on a Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 column (2.1 mm × 50 mm, 1.8 µm) with gradient elution using 0.1% formic acid and 5 mM ammonium formate in water as mobile phase A and acetonitrile as mobile phase B. The mobile phase was set to a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. RESULTS: The calibration curves were linear across the following concentration range: 7.5 to 3000 ng/mL for ripretinib and 10 to 4000 ng/mL for DP-5439. The intraday and interday precisions were approximately 15% for all analytes in the quality control samples. The relative matrix effects in extracted plasma samples (90.3%-108.8% at different levels) were considered acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: This method will be a useful tool in oncology to facilitate the further clinical development of ripretinib.

Comparative analysis of root anatomical structure, chemical components and differentially expressed genes between early bolting and unbolting in Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn.

Early bolting of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn severely affects its quality. In this study, we compared with the root structure of P. praeruptorum and its four coumarins content between early bolting (CT) and unbolting (WT) at different growth stages. We found that the proportion of area outside the root cambium (Rs) was higher in the WT plants than in the CT plants and correlated positively with the proximity to the root tip. Furthermore, the content of all four coumarins was also higher in the WT plants relative to the CT plants. In addition, we identified 15,524 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the two plant varieties. 11 DEGs are involved in the photoperiod and gibberellin pathways that regulate early bolting and 24 genes involved in coumarins biosynthesis were also identified. Nevertheless, early bolting of P. praeruptorum does affect its quality formation, and further studies are needed to confirm its mechanism.

Synergistic Effect of Co3(HPO4)2(OH)2 Cocatalyst and Al2O3 Passivation Layer on BiVO4 Photoanode for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation.

Bismuth vanadate (BVO) is regarded as an exceptional photoanode material for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, but it is restricted by the severe photocorrosion and slow water oxidation kinetics. Herein, a synergistic strategy combined with a Co3(HPO4)2(OH)2 (CoPH) cocatalyst and an Al2O3 (ALO) passivation layer was proposed for enhanced PEC performance. The CoPH/ALO/BVO photoanode exhibits an impressive photocurrent density of 4.9 mA cm-2 at 1.23 VRHE and an applied bias photon-to-current efficiency (ABPE) of 1.47% at 0.76 VRHE. This outstanding PEC performance can be ascribed to the suppressed surface charge recombination, facilitated interfacial charge transfer, and accelerated water oxidation kinetics with the introduction of the CoPH cocatalyst and ALO passivation layer. This work provides a novel and synergistic approach to design an efficient and stable photoanode for PEC applications by combining an oxygen evolution cocatalyst and a passivation layer.

[Clinical characteristics of pregnancy complicated with inflammatory bowel disease].

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in pre-pregnancy, pregancy and loctation. METHODS: The clinical data of pregnancy complicated with IBD in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Peking University Third Hospital and deli-very from September 2011 to June 2022 were collected. The clinical characteristics of the patients were analyzed retrospectively. According to the state of diseases during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, the patients were divided into active and remission group, and the two groups were compared interms of pre-pregnancy counseling, nutritional status, pregnancy and delivery complications, gestational week, mode of delivery, and neonatal outcome. RESULTS: A total of 33 pregnant women with IBD were included in this study, of which 7 delivered a second child, for a total of 40 deliveries, with 36 natural pregnancies (90.0%) and 4 assisted reproductions (10.0%). Among the 40 cases, 21 cases (52.5%) were sustained in remission in pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, and 19 cases (47.5%) in disease activity, of which 8 cases (42.1%) were due to self-withdrawal of drugs or failure to take medicine regularly. Compared with the activity group, the disease remission group had a higher rate of pre-pregnancy counseling (57.1% vs. 15.8%, P=0.010), and higher levels of hemoglobin [(112.67±8.53) g/L vs. (102.84±5.23) g/L, P < 0.001], serum total protein [(66.58±6.34) g/L vs. (60.83±6.25) g/L, P=0.006], serum albumin [36.4 (35.1, 38.3) g/L vs. 34.3 (31.1, 35.6) g/L, P=0.006], serum calcium [(2.25±0.10) µmol/L vs. (2.13±0.15) µmol/L, P=0.004], but a lower incidence of gestational hypertensive disorders (0 vs. 31.6%, P=0.007). In 40 deliveries, there were 27 cases of vaginal delivery (67.5%), 13 cases of cesarean section (32.5%). The analysis of neonatal outcomes showed 38 full-term deliveries and 2 preterm deliveries; 1 case of macrosomia, 1 case of small-for-gestational-age, 1 case of low birth weight and 3 cases of birth defects. There were 10 newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit, including 4 cases of neonatal infections and 2 cases of neonatal jaundice. CONCLUSION: Pre-pregnancy counseling and evaluation of IBD patients are very important, and good pregnancy outcomes can be obtained through careful management during pregnancy in the most of the patients.

[Research Progress on Influence of Centrifugal Blood Pump on Blood Injury].

Centrifugal blood pumps drive blood flow by regulating blood flow rate, and have been widely used in clinical applications, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and extracorporeal circulation carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R). However, because different structures and different forms of centrifugal pumps have different requirements for blood extracorporeal circulation in clinical application scenarios, blood pumps face different application conditions in clinical use. In this study, the effects of different structures of centrifugal pumps and different working conditions on blood damage are summarized for reference by relevant institutions and R&D personnel.

Transcriptomics reveals the molecular mechanisms of flesh colour differences in eggplant (Solanum melongena).

BACKGROUND: Fruit flesh colour is not only an important commodity attribute of eggplant but is also closely related to maturity. However, very little is known about its formation mechanism in eggplant. RESULTS: Two inbred lines of eggplant, green 'NC7' and white 'BL', were used in this study to explain the differences in flesh colour. Transcriptome sequencing results revealed a total of 3304 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in NC7 vs. BL. Of the DEGs obtained, 2050 were higher and 1254 were lower in BL. These DEGs were annotated to 126 pathways, where porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, and photosynthesis-antenna proteins play vital roles in the colour formation of eggplant flesh. At the same time, Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment significance analysis showed that a large number of unigenes involved in the formation of chloroplast structure were lower in BL, which indicated that the formation of chloroplasts in white-fleshed eggplant was blocked. This was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which found only leucoplasts but no chloroplasts in the flesh cells of white-fleshed eggplant. Several genes encoding ERF and bHLH transcription factors were predicted to participate in the regulation of chlorophyll biosynthetic genes. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study indicated that differences in the gene expression of the chlorophyll metabolic pathway were the main cause of the different flesh colour formations. These findings will increase our understanding of the genetic basis in eggplant flesh colors formation mechanism.

Transcriptomics reveals a core transcriptional network of K-type cytoplasmic male sterility microspore abortion in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

BACKGROUND: Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) plays a crucial role in hybrid production. K-type CMS, a cytoplasmic male sterile line of wheat with the cytoplasms of Aegilops kotschyi, is widely used due to its excellent characteristics of agronomic performance, easy maintenance and easy restoration. However, the mechanism of its pollen abortion is not yet clear. RESULTS: In this study, wheat K-type CMS MS(KOTS)-90-110 (MS line) and it's fertile near-isogenic line MR (KOTS)-90-110 (MR line) were investigated. Cytological analysis indicated that the anthers of MS line microspore nucleus failed to divide normally into two sperm nucleus and lacked starch in mature pollen grains, and the key abortive period was the uninucleate stage to dinuclear stage. Then, we compared the transcriptome of MS line and MR line anthers at these two stages. 11,360 and 5182 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between the MS and MR lines in the early uninucleate and binucleate stages, respectively. Based on GO enrichment and KEGG pathways analysis, it was evident that significant transcriptomic differences were "plant hormone signal transduction", "MAPK signaling pathway" and "spliceosome". We identified 17 and 10 DEGs associated with the IAA and ABA signal transduction pathways, respectively. DEGs related to IAA signal transduction pathway were downregulated in the early uninucleate stage of MS line. The expression level of DEGs related to ABA pathway was significantly upregulated in MS line at the binucleate stage compared to MR line. The determination of plant hormone content and qRT-PCR further confirmed that hormone imbalance in MS lines. Meanwhile, 1 and 2 DEGs involved in ABA and Ethylene metabolism were also identified in the MAPK cascade pathway, respectively; the significant up regulation of spliceosome related genes in MS line may be another important factor leading to pollen abortion. CONCLUSIONS: We proposed a transcriptome-mediated pollen abortion network for K-type CMS in wheat. The main idea is hormone imbalance may be the primary factor, MAPK cascade pathway and alternative splicing (AS) may also play important regulatory roles in this process. These findings provided intriguing insights for the molecular mechanism of microspore abortion in K-type CMS, and also give useful clues to identify the crucial genes of CMS in wheat.

Orchestrated feedback regulation between melatonin and sex hormones involving GPER1-PKA-CREB signaling in the placenta.

Maintaining placental endocrine homeostasis is crucial for a successful pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia (PE), a gestational complication, is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aberrant elevation of testosterone (T0 ) synthesis, reduced estradiol (E2 ), and melatonin productions have been identified in preeclamptic placentas. However, the precise contribution of disrupted homeostasis among these hormones to the occurrence of PE remains unknown. In this study, we established a strong correlation between suppressed melatonin production and decreased E2 as well as elevated T0 synthesis in PE placentas. Administration of the T0 analog testosterone propionate (TP; 2 mg/kg/day) to pregnant mice from E7.5 onwards resulted in PE-like symptoms, along with elevated T0 production and reduced E2 and melatonin production. Notably, supplementation with melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) in TP-treated mice had detrimental effects on fetal and placental development and compromised hormone synthesis. Importantly, E2 , but not T0 , actively enhanced melatonin synthetase AANAT expression and melatonin production in primary human trophoblast (PHT) cells through GPER1-PKA-CREB signaling pathway. On the other hand, melatonin suppressed the level of estrogen synthetase aromatase while promoting the expressions of androgen synthetic enzymes including 17ß-HSD3 and 3ß-HSD1 in PHT cells. These findings reveal an orchestrated feedback mechanism that maintains homeostasis of placental sex hormones and melatonin. It is implied that abnormal elevation of T0 synthesis likely serves as the primary cause of placental endocrine disturbances associated with PE. The suppression of melatonin may represent an adaptive strategy to correct the imbalance in sex hormone levels within preeclamptic placentas. The findings of this study offer novel evidence that identifies potential targets for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for PE.

Hollow structure molecularly imprinted ratiometric fluorescence sensor for the selective and sensitive detection of dopamine.

Developing hollow-structure quantum dot carriers to increase quantum luminous efficiency is a creative idea for designing a novel sensor. A ratiometric hollow CdTe@H-ZIF-8/CDs@MIPs sensor was developed for the sensitive and selective detection of dopamine (DA). CdTe QDs and CDs were used as the reference signal and recognition signal, respectively, and thus showed a visual effect. MIPs provided high selectivity toward DA. The TEM image demonstrated that the sensor was a hollow structure, which could have ample opportunity to excite quantum dots to emit light through multiple light scattering through holes. In the presence of DA, the fluorescence intensity of the optimum CdTe@H-ZIF-8/CDs@MIPs was remarkably quenched by DA, achieving a linear range of 0-600 nM and a limit of detection of 12.35 nM. The developed ratiometric fluorescence sensor showed an obvious and meaningful color change with a gradual increase in DA concentration under a UV lamp. Moreover, the optimum CdTe@H-ZIF-8/CDs@MIPs was remarkably sensitive and selective in detecting DA among various analogs and showed good anti-interference ability. The HPLC method also further confirmed that CdTe@H-ZIF-8/CDs@MIPs shows good practical application prospects.

Determination of Orelabrutinib in Human Plasma Using LC-MS/MS.

BACKGROUND: Orelabrutinib is a second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor that improves the management of B-cell malignancies. The objective of this study was to develop and validate an LC-MS/MS method for quantifying orelabrutinib in human plasma. METHODS: Plasma samples were processed using acetonitrile to precipitate proteins. Ibrutinib-d5 was used as the internal standard. The mobile phase comprised 10 mM ammonium formate containing 0.1% formic acid and acetonitrile (62:38, vol/vol). The multiple reaction monitoring transitions at m / z = 428.1 → 411.2 and 446.2 → 309.2 were selected for orelabrutinib and ibrutinib-d5, respectively, after ionization in the positive mode. RESULTS: Total runtime was 4.5 minutes. The validated curve ranges were 1.00-500 ng/mL. This method exhibited acceptable selectivity, dilution integrity, matrix effects, and recovery. Interrun and intrarun accuracy ranged from -3.4% to 6.5%, and interrun and intrarun precision was between 2.8% and 12.8%. Stability was studied under different conditions. The incurred sample reanalysis demonstrated good reproducibility. CONCLUSIONS: The LC-MS/MS method provided a simple, specific, and rapid quantification of orelabrutinib in the plasma of patients with mantle cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma. The results indicated that orelabrutinib exhibits large variability between individuals and should be prudently used in combination with CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Computational Screening of La2NiO4+δ Cathodes with Ni Site Doping for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.

Doping on the crystal structure is a common strategy to modify electronic conductivity, ion conductivity, and thermal stability. In this work, a series of transition metal elements (Fe, Co, Cu, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, and Pt) doped at the Ni site of La2NiO4+δ compounds as cathode materials of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are explored based on first-principles calculations, through which the determinant factors for interstitial oxygen formations and migrations are discussed at an atomistic level. The interstitial oxygen formation and migration energies for doped La2NiO4 are largely reduced in contrast to the pristine La2NiO4+δ, which is explained by charge density distributions, charge density gradients, and Bader charge differences. In addition, based on a negative correlation between formation energy and migration barrier, the promising cathode materials for SOFCs were screened out between the doped systems. The Fe-doped structures of x = 0.25, Ru-doped structures of x = 0.25 and x = 0.375, Rh-doped structures of x = 0.50, and Pd-doped structures of x = 0.375 and x = 0.50 are screened out with interstitial oxygen formation energy less than -3 eV and migration barrier less than 1.1 eV. In addition, DOS analysis indicates that doping to La2NiO4+δ also facilitates the electron conductions. Our work provides a theoretical guideline for the optimization and design of La2NiO4+δ-based cathode materials by doping.

Rotenone encapsulated in pH-responsive alginate-based microspheres reduces toxicity to zebrafish.

Rotenone is a botanical pesticide and has long been used for control of insect pests and also as a natural piscicide for management of fish populations in many countries. Field application for pest control, however, often encounters the movement of rotenone into surface water due to spray drift or surface runoff after rainfall, which could potentially result in water pollution and unexpected death of fishes. To minimize its effect on freshwater and the problem of fish dying, one solution was to encapsulate rotenone in specific microspheres, limiting its release and reducing its toxicity since rotenone can be quickly degraded under sunlight. In this study, pH-responsive alginate-based microspheres were synthesized to encapsulating rotenone, which were designated as rotenone beads. The rotenone beads, along with alginate beads (devoid of rotenone) were characterized and evaluated for their responses to pH and effects on zebrafish. Results showed that the microspheres had high loading efficiency (4.41%, w/w) for rotenone, and rotenone beads well responded to solution pH levels. The cumulative release rates of rotenone from the beads were 27.91%, 42.72%, and 90.24% at pH 5.5, 7.0, and 9.0, respectively. Under acidic conditions, the rotenone release rate was lower due to hydrogen bonding. On the contrary, rotenone became more quickly released at the high pH due to intermolecular repulsion. The toxicity of rotenone beads to zebrafish and fish embryos at a pH of 5.5 was reduced by 2- and 4-fold than chemical rotenone. Since pH levels in most freshwater lakes, ponds, and streams vary from 6 to 8, rotenone release from the beads in such freshwater could be limited. Thus, the synthesized rotenone beads could be relatively safely used for pest control with limited effects on freshwater fishers.

LC-MS/MS methods for determination of venetoclax in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid.

We developed and validated sensitive MS/MS methods for the determination of venetoclax, an oral selective B-cell lymphoma-2 inhibitor, in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Acetonitrile was used as protein precipitant. The mobile phase was 10 mM ammonium formate consisting of 0.1% formic acid and acetonitrile (40:60, v/v). The analytes were separated on an ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 column (2.1 × 50 mm, 1.8 µm) in 5 min. An API 4000 mass spectrometer was selected to quantify venetoclax and internal standard using m/z 868.3 → 636.3 and 876.3 → 644.3 under multiple response monitoring mode. In plasma, the calibration curve exhibited good linearity ranging from 20.0 to 5000 ng/mL, whereas in the CSF, the linear range was 0.500-100 ng/mL. The matrix effect of venetoclax and internal standard (venetoclax-d8) was not obvious in both plasma and CSF. The inter- and intra-run accuracy was within ±11.9%, and the inter- and intra-run precision was below 13.6%. Both methods had no carryover, and the recovery was close to 100%. The validated methods were employed to quantify the concentrations of venetoclax in the plasma and CSF of patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or acute myelogenous leukemia.

Influence of Antenna Element Position Deviation on Radiation Performance of Helical Antenna Array.

The electrical performance of the feed array is degraded because of the position deviation of the array elements caused by manufacturing and processing, which cannot meet the high performance feeding requirements of large feed arrays. In this paper, a radiation field model of the helical antenna array considering the position deviation of array elements is proposed to investigate the influence law of position deviation on the electrical performance of the feed array. With the established model, the rectangular planar array and the circular array of the helical antenna with a radiating cup are discussed and the relationship between electrical performance index and position deviation is established by numerical analysis and curve fitting method. The research results show that the position deviation of the antenna array elements will lead to the rise of the sidelobe level, the deviation of the beam pointing, and the increase of the return loss. The valuable simulation results provided by this work can be used in antenna engineering, guiding antenna designers to set optimal parameters when fabricating antennae.

Comparison of buttress plate and cannulated screw in the treatment of anteromedial coronoid fracture with elbow posteromedial rotatory instability.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of buttress plate and cannulated screw in the treatment of anteromedial coronoid fracture with posteromedial rotatory instability (PMRI). METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated patients who were diagnosed with O'Driscoll type 2 fractures combined with elbow posteromedial rotatory instability and underwent surgery for anteromedial coronoid fracture between August 2014 and March 2019. They were divided into buttress plate (n=16) and cannulated screw (n=11) groups. The elbow range of motion, visual analog scale (VAS), Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score (DASH) were used for clinical outcome assessment. RESULT: There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes. However, the surgical time was significantly shorter in cannulated screw group (85.45±4.156) compared to the buttress plate group (93.81±8.863, P=0.008), and the surgical time was associated with internal fixation (P=0.008). CONCLUSION: Although there was selection of cases in that small fragments were treated with buttress plate and large fragments with cannulated screw, the buttress plate and cannulated screw have comparable functional outcomes on fixation of the anteromedial coronoid fracture with elbow PMRI. The fixation of the anteromedial coronoid fracture with large fragments using the cannulated screw has a shorter operation time.

Clinical observation and finite element analysis of femoral stable interlocking intramedullary nail in intertrochanteric fractures.

PURPOSE: This study was designed to compare clinical outcomes of the femoral stable interlocking intramedullary nail (FSIIN) with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures (OTA 31A1 + A2). METHODS: This study retrospectively analyzed a registered sample of 74 intertrochanteric fractures (OTA 31A1 + A2) surgically treated using FSIIN (n = 36) or PFNA (n = 38) from January 2015 to December 2021. The intra-operative variables (operation time, fluoroscopy time, intra-operative blood loss, length of incision) and fracture healing time were compared between the two groups in this study. Harris hip score (HHS) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the functional states. At the last follow-up, the incidence of related complications in patients was calculated. Eventually, the 3D finite element model was established to analyze the stress of FSIIN and PFNA. RESULTS: The distribution of all basic characteristics was similar between the two groups (p > 0.05). The operation time, fluoroscopy time, intra-operative blood loss, and length of incision were significantly decreased in the FSIIN group (p < 0.001). The FSIIN group had a shorter fracture healing time than the PFNA group (p < 0.001). There is no significant difference between the two groups in the Harris and VAS (p > 0.05). The incidences of post-operative anaemia, electrolyte imbalance, varus malalignment, and thigh pain were significantly lower in FSIIN than in PFNA groups (all p < 0.05). The finite element results show that the stress shielding effect of FSIIN is smaller. CONCLUSIONS: Our study revealed that FSIIN seemed to be superior to PFNA in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures (OTA 31A1 + A2) due to less surgical damage and shorter fracture healing time.

Effects of L-Cysteine and γ-Aminobutyric Acid Treatment on Postharvest Quality and Antioxidant Activity of Loquat Fruit during Storage.

Sichuan is the China's leading producer of loquat, with the largest cultivation area and yield ranked first in China. Loquat is a seasonal fruit highly appreciated by consumers; however, the fruit is prone to browning and lignification after harvest, affecting its storage quality. The effects of L-Cysteine (L-Cys, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2%) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA, 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1%) on the sensory quality and antioxidant activity of loquat fruit during cold storage at 4 °C for 35 days and simulated shelf life for 5 days were investigated. The results showed that after 40 days of storage, compared with the control, 0.05% L-Cys and 0.05% GABA treatment of 'Zaozhong No. 6' loquat fruit effectively reduced the weight loss rate, browning index, decay index, respiratory rate, firmness, and lignin content and slowed the decreases in total soluble solids, soluble sugar, titratable acidityand vitamin C contents. The application of 0.05% L-Cys and 0.05% GABA significantly increased the contents of total phenols, total flavonoids, flavanols, and carotenoids; delayed the increase of relative electric conductivity, MDA, POD, and PPO activities; and significantly enhanced the activities of SOD and CAT, DPPH free radical scavenging ability, and FRAP, thereby improving antioxidant capacity. In summary, 0.05% L-Cys and 0.05% GABA treatment promotes the quality of loquat fruit after 40 days of storage, and significantly enhances antioxidant capacity, thus delaying senescence after harvest.

Simultaneous Determination of Orelabrutinib, Zanubrutinib, Ibrutinib and Its Active Metabolite in Human Plasma Using LC-MS/MS.

Ibrutinib, orelabrutinib, and zanubrutinib are all Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which have greatly improved the treatment of B-cell malignancies. In this study, an LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated for the determination of orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, ibrutinib, and its active metabolite dihydrodiol ibrutinib in human plasma. The Ibrutinib-d5 was used as the internal standard. Pretreatment was performed using a simple protein precipitation step using acetonitrile. The ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 column (2.1×50 mm, 1.8 µm) was used to separate the analytes, and the run time was 6.5 min. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile and 10 mM of ammonium formate, which contained 0.1% formic acid. The multiple reactions' monitoring transitions were selected at m/z 428.1→411.2, 472.2→455.2, 441.1→304.2, 475.2→304.2 and 446.2→309.2 respectively for orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, ibrutinib, dihydrodiol ibrutinib and ibrutinib-d5 using positive ion electrospray ionization. The standard curves were linear, from 0.400 to 200 ng/mL for ibrutinib and dihydrodiol ibrutinib, 1.00-500 ng/mL for orelabrutinib, and 2.00-1000 ng/mL for zanubrutinib. Selectivity, the lower limit of quantitation, precision, accuracy, matrix effect, recovery, stability, and dilution integrity all met the acceptance criteria of FDA guidance. This method was used to quantify the plasma levels of orelabrutinib, zanubrutinib, ibrutinib, and dihydrodiol ibrutinib in clinical patients.