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J Mater Chem B ; 2024 Sep 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39246117

ABSTRACT

Current clinical indicators for assessing liver/kidney injury are functional rather than injury indicators, which may cause some delays in the diagnosis of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and kidney injury (DIKI). Therefore, the development of noninvasive and real-time methods for the effective diagnosis of DILI/DIKI is of great benefit to their clinical management. Herein, we constructed a dicyanoisophorone-based near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe (PNDP). Upon the addition of ONOO-, the probe exhibits 111.4-fold fluorescence enhancement at 665 nm with a large Stokes shift of 175 nm as well as excellent selectivity, strong anti-interference capability, and a low limit of detection (118.9 nmol L-1). More significantly, the PNDP was successfully employed for the sensitive detection of ONOO- in living cells and DILI/DIKI mice models. In vitro and in vivo bioimaging experiments demonstrated that the PNDP has greater versatility and promising potential for use as a diagnostic agent for the diagnosis of drug-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity by monitoring ONOO- fluctuations.

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39230659

ABSTRACT

Absent in melanoma 2(AIM2) exacerbates atherosclerosis by inflammasome assembly. However, AIM2-mediated inflammation in diabetic cardiomyopathy remains incompletely understood. Here we investigate the role of AIM2 in high glucose (HG)- and diabetes-induced inflammatory cardiomyopathy. By RNA-seq, we found that AIM2 were significantly upregulated in HG-induced macrophages, upregulation of AIM2 in cardiac infiltrating macrophages was confirmed in a high-fat diet (HFD)/streptozotocin (STZ)-induceddiabetic mouse model . Therefore, AIM2 knockout mice were constructed. Compared to WT mice, HFD/STZ-induced cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction were significantly improved in AIM2-/- mice, despite no changes in blood glucose and body weight. Further, AIM2 deficiency inhibited cardiac recruitment of M1-macrophages and cytokine production. Mechanistically, AIM2-deficient macrophgaes reduced IL-1ß and TNF-α secretion, which impaired the NLRC4/IRF1 signaling in cardiomyocytes, and reduced further recruitment of macrophages, attenuated cardiac inflammation and hypertrophy, these effects were confirmed by silencing IRF1 in WT mice, and significantly reversed by overexpression of IRF1 in AIM2-/- mice. Taken together, our findings suggest that AIM2 serves as a novel target for the treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy.

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Biomed Mater ; 19(5)2024 Aug 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39134023

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The main reasons for the difficulty in curing and high recurrence rate of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) include: 1. The difficulty of chemotherapy drugs in penetrating the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to target tumor cells; 2. The presence of glioma stem cells (GSCs) leading to chemotherapy resistance. Therefore, breaking through the limitations of the BBB and overcoming the drug resistance caused by GSCs are the main strategies to address this problem. This study presents our results on the development of lactoferrin (Lf)/CD133 antibody conjugated nanostructured lipid carriers (Lf/CD133-NLCS) for simultaneously targeting BBB and GSCs. Temozolomide (TMZ) loaded Lf/CD133-NLCS (Lf/CD133-NLCS-TMZ) exhibited high-efficiencyin vitroanti-tumor effects toward malignant glioma cells (U87-MG) and GSCs, while demonstrating no significant toxicity to normal cells at concentrations lower than 200 µg ml-1. The results of thein vitrotargeting GBM study revealed a notably higher cellular uptake of Lf/CD133-NLCS-TMZ in U87-MG cells and GSCs in comparison to Lf/CD133 unconjugated counterpart (NLCS-TMZ). In addition, increased BBB permeability were confirmed for Lf/CD133-NLCS-TMZ compared to NLCS-TMZ bothin vitroandin vivo. Taking together, Lf/CD133-NLCS-TMZ show great potential for dual targeting of BBB and GSCs, as well as GBM therapy based on this strategy.


Subject(s)
AC133 Antigen , Blood-Brain Barrier , Brain Neoplasms , Drug Carriers , Glioblastoma , Lactoferrin , Lipids , Nanostructures , Neoplastic Stem Cells , Temozolomide , Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism , Glioblastoma/drug therapy , Glioblastoma/metabolism , Glioblastoma/pathology , Lactoferrin/chemistry , AC133 Antigen/metabolism , Humans , Neoplastic Stem Cells/drug effects , Neoplastic Stem Cells/metabolism , Temozolomide/pharmacology , Cell Line, Tumor , Nanostructures/chemistry , Drug Carriers/chemistry , Animals , Lipids/chemistry , Brain Neoplasms/drug therapy , Brain Neoplasms/metabolism , Brain Neoplasms/pathology , Mice , Drug Delivery Systems , Antibodies/chemistry
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BMJ ; 386: e078635, 2024 08 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39214553
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Front Microbiol ; 15: 1430199, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39101040

ABSTRACT

Reports regarding the composition and functions of microorganisms in activated sludge from wastewater treatment plants for treating tuna processing wastewater remains scarce, with prevailing studies focusing on municipal and industrial wastewater. This study delves into the efficiency and biological dynamics of activated sludge from tuna processing wastewater, particularly under conditions of high lipid content, for pollutant removal. Through metagenomic analysis, we dissected the structure of microbial community, and its relevant biological functions as well as pathways of nitrogen and lipid metabolism in activated sludge. The findings revealed the presence of 19 phyla, 1,880 genera, and 7,974 species, with Proteobacteria emerging as the predominant phylum. The study assessed the relative abundance of the core microorganisms involved in nitrogen removal, including Thauera sp. MZ1T and Alicycliphilus denitrificans K601, among others. Moreover, the results also suggested that a diverse array of fatty acid-degrading microbes, such as Thauera aminoaromatica and Cupriavidus necator H16, could thrive under lipid-rich conditions. This research can provide some referable information for insights into optimizing the operations of wastewater treatment and identify some potential microbial agents for nitrogen and fatty acid degradation.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 277(Pt 2): 134135, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39069033

ABSTRACT

Chemotherapy remains one of the most commonly used strategies in cancer treatment but suffers from damages to healthy tissues and organs. How to precisely co-deliver two or more drugs with different mechanisms of action to the tumors for synergistic function is a challenge for chemotherapy. Herein, Oleanolic acid (OA)-conjugated Hyaluronic acid self-assembled nano-micelles loaded with Doxorubicin (DOX) (HSO NPs/DOX) were constructed for CD44 positive cancer targeted codelivery of DOX and OA. HSO NPs/DOX exhibited reduction triggered drug release under high concentration of glutathione, more efficient uptake by 4T1 breast cancer cells than free DOX leading to higher cytotoxicity, pro-apoptotic, and migration inhibitory activities against 4T1 cells. The ex vivo biodistribution experiment demonstrated more HSO NPs/DOX were accumulated in the tumor tissues than free DOX and less in the non-tumor tissues after injections in 4T1 tumor bearing mice. More importantly, synergistic anti-tumor effects of DOX and OA were obtained using HSO NPs/DOX in 4T1 breast tumor-bearing mice and toxicity of DOX to liver and heart were circumvented through regulating the Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and Silent Information Regulator 1 (Sirt1) expressions. Taken together, HSO NPs/DOX may become a promising codelivery system for chemotherapeutics in cancer therapy.


Subject(s)
Doxorubicin , Hyaluronic Acid , Micelles , Oleanolic Acid , Prodrugs , Doxorubicin/pharmacology , Doxorubicin/chemistry , Doxorubicin/administration & dosage , Oleanolic Acid/chemistry , Oleanolic Acid/pharmacology , Oleanolic Acid/administration & dosage , Oleanolic Acid/pharmacokinetics , Animals , Hyaluronic Acid/chemistry , Prodrugs/pharmacology , Prodrugs/chemistry , Mice , Cell Line, Tumor , Female , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage , Tissue Distribution , Drug Carriers/chemistry , Drug Liberation , Humans , Apoptosis/drug effects
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Sci Total Environ ; 948: 174624, 2024 Oct 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38986704

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Current-use pesticides (CUPs), including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, are extensively employed in agriculture to manage pests, diseases, and weeds. Nonetheless, their widespread application raises significant concerns regarding potential impacts on human health, particularly with reproductive health. This study focuses on exploring the landscape of CUP exposure among pre-pregnancy women. Based on a cohort study comprising 354 pre-pregnancy women of reproductive age in Beijing, China, we measured the concentrations of 94 CUPs in serum and conducted an in-depth analysis of exposure profiles, health risks, and contributing factors. The results revealed that the serum of pre-pregnancy women was contaminated with CUPs, of which the median concentrations ranged from 0.114 (fenamiphos-sulfone) to 61.2 ng/L (mefenacet). Among the 94 CUPs, 54 exhibited detection rates higher than 50 %, including 26 insecticides, 14 fungicides, and 14 herbicides. The exposure concentration profile highlighted that the insecticides contributed 56 % to the total CUP concentration percentages, with organophosphate insecticides being the primary contributors within this category (63.0 %). The average daily intake (ADI) of CUPs ranged from 2.23 to 16,432.28 ng/kg, while diflubenzuron had the highest ADI. Health risk assessments showed that exposure to a combination of total insecticides or herbicides poses a moderate risk for 15.8 % and 30.2 % of women, with mefenacet being the most significant, which showed moderate hazard in 29.4 % of participants. The overlap analysis showed that methiocarb-sulfone, diflubenzuron, and mefenacet were the dominant pesticides. In addition, maternal age, annual income level, smoking, and vitamin B12 supplementation were associated with serum CUP concentrations. Our study contributes a novel and comprehensive exposure profile of CUPs in pre-pregnancy women in northern China, providing valuable insights for evaluating the potential consequences of pre-pregnancy exposure on reproductive health. SYNOPSIS: We provided a comprehensive exposure landscape, health effects, and influential factors of 94 current-use pesticides among pre-pregnancy women in China.


Subject(s)
Environmental Exposure , Pesticides , Female , Humans , Adult , Pregnancy , Environmental Exposure/statistics & numerical data , Beijing , Young Adult , Environmental Pollutants/blood , Maternal Exposure/statistics & numerical data , Cohort Studies , Risk Assessment , China
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Anal Chem ; 96(29): 11725-11733, 2024 07 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38975941

ABSTRACT

AIMS: PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is the gold standard for the noninvasive diagnosis of ischemic myocardial. Construction of 18F-labeled PET MPI probe showed benefits to reduce the imaging cost, and enhance the image quality and patient-friendliness. METHODS: Two 18F-labeled MPI probes (18F-BoMPI) were developed. Detailed in vitro/vivo evaluation including photophysical properties, in vitro stability, myocardial cell uptake kinetics and mechanisms, cytotoxicity and IC50, biodistribution and plasma clearance curve were investigated. Resting and stressing myocardial perfusion PET imaging were performed in healthy and myocardial ischemic mice. RESULTS: 18F-BoMPI could be quickly labeled and easily postprocessed, and demonstrated excellent in vitro stability. Cell assays indicated that 18F-BoMPI exhibited mitochondria-targeting but potential-independent myocardial uptake. In vivo evaluation revealed the effective myocardial uptake and rapid background clearance. PET MPI confirmed effective probe accumulation in the healthy heart, but rapidly clearance in the background, making heart clearly delineated in the images. Ischemic myocardial could be clearly distinguished as the region of radioactivity sparsity in PET MPI. CONCLUSION: The 18F-labeled probes showed great potentials to reduce the practicability threshold of PET MPI.


Subject(s)
Fluorine Radioisotopes , Myocardial Perfusion Imaging , Positron-Emission Tomography , Radiopharmaceuticals , Animals , Fluorine Radioisotopes/chemistry , Myocardial Perfusion Imaging/methods , Mice , Radiopharmaceuticals/chemistry , Tissue Distribution , Humans , Male , Myocardial Ischemia/diagnostic imaging
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J Control Release ; 373: 547-563, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39059501

ABSTRACT

Melanoma, known for its aggressive metastatic nature, presents a formidable challenge in cancer treatment, where conventional therapies often fall short. This study introduces a pioneering approach utilizing metal-free nanosystem as tumor vaccines, spotlighting their potential in revolutionizing melanoma treatment. This work employed organic nitroxides, specifically 4-carboxy-TEMPO, in combination with chitosan (CS), to create a novel nanocomposite material - the CS-TEMPO-OVA nanovaccines. This composition not only improves biocompatibility and extends blood circulation time of TEMPO but also marks a significant departure from traditional gadolinium-based contrast agents in MRI technology, addressing safety concerns. CS-TEMPO-OVA nanovaccines demonstrate excellent biocompatibility at both the cellular and organoid level. They effectively stimulate bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs), which in turn promote the maturation and activation of T cells. This ultimately leads to a strong production of essential cytokines. These nanovaccines serve a dual purpose as both therapeutic and preventive. By inducing an immune response, activating cytotoxic T cells, and promoting macrophage M1 polarization, they effectively inhibit melanoma growth and enhance survival in mouse models. When combined with αPD-1, the CS-TEMPO-OVA nanovaccines significantly bolster the infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) within tumors, sparking a powerful systemic antitumor response that effectively curbs tumor metastasis. The ability of these nanovaccines to control both primary (subcutaneous) and metastatic B16-OVA tumors highlights their remarkable efficacy. Furthermore, the CS-TEMPO-OVA nanovaccine can be administered in vivo via both intravenous and intramuscular routes, both of which effectively enhance the T1 contrast of magnetic resonance imaging in tumor tissue. This study offers invaluable insights into the integrated application of these nanovaccines in both clinical diagnostics and treatment, marking a significant stride in cancer research and patient care.


Subject(s)
Chitosan , Dendritic Cells , Immunotherapy , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Ovalbumin , Theranostic Nanomedicine , Animals , Dendritic Cells/immunology , Immunotherapy/methods , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Theranostic Nanomedicine/methods , Ovalbumin/immunology , Ovalbumin/administration & dosage , Chitosan/chemistry , Chitosan/administration & dosage , Cancer Vaccines/administration & dosage , Female , Cyclic N-Oxides/chemistry , Cyclic N-Oxides/administration & dosage , Melanoma, Experimental/therapy , Melanoma, Experimental/immunology , Mice , Cell Line, Tumor , Nitrogen Oxides/administration & dosage , Nitrogen Oxides/chemistry
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J Med Chem ; 67(13): 11152-11167, 2024 Jul 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38896797

ABSTRACT

Radionuclide-drug conjugates (RDCs) designed from small molecule or nanoplatform shows complementary characteristics. We constructed a new RDC system with integrated merits of small molecule and nanoplatform-based RDCs. Erlotinib was labeled with 131I to construct the bulk of RDC (131I-ER). Floxuridine was mixed with 131I-ER to develop a hydrogen bond-driving supermolecular RDC system (131I-ER-Fu NPs). The carrier-free 131I-ER-Fu NPs supermolecule not only demonstrated integrated merits of small molecule and nanoplatform-based RDC, including clear structure definition, stable quality control, prolonged circulation lifetime, enhanced tumor specificity and retention, and rapidly nontarget clearance, but also exhibited low biological toxicity and stronger antitumor effects. In vivo imaging also revealed its application for tumor localization of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and screening of patients suitable for epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy. We considered that 131I-ER-Fu NPs showed potentials as an integrated platform for the radiotheranostics of NSCLC.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung , Lung Neoplasms , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/diagnostic imaging , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/pathology , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Humans , Animals , Mice , Floxuridine/chemistry , Floxuridine/pharmacology , Iodine Radioisotopes/chemistry , Erlotinib Hydrochloride/chemistry , Erlotinib Hydrochloride/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Radiopharmaceuticals/chemistry , Radiopharmaceuticals/pharmacology , Cell Line, Tumor , Tissue Distribution , Mice, Nude , ErbB Receptors/antagonists & inhibitors , ErbB Receptors/metabolism , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Female
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Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao ; 35(5): 1269-1274, 2024 May.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38886425

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Harm from alien invasive plants is increasing in Jingzhou County, Hunan Province. Based on a one-year field investigation and available literature, we investigated species composition, origin, flora, degree of harm and distribution pattern of invasive plants in the county. The results showed that there were 34 invasive plant species from 27 genera and 16 families in this County. The dominant invasive species belonged to Asteraceae (8 species) and Amaranthaceae (6 species), which accounted for 23.5% and 17.7%, respectively. The majority of invasive plants originated from South America (45.7%) and North America (30.4%). Tropical flora showed a significantly higher representation than temperate flora, signifying robust tropical characteristics amongst the invasive plant population. Based on hazard level classification, we recognized four types as malicious invasion (Level 1): Alternanthera philoxeroides, Erigeron annuus, E. canadensis, and Xanthium chinense. In addition, five types were classified as severe invasion (Level 2), eight types as local invasion (Level 3), fifteen types as general invasion (Level 4), while two types were still under observation (Level 5). The pattern of distribution demonstrated that invasive plants in Jingzhou County mostly spread along the verges of transportation roads, in human settlements, and in a few areas of water flow. The higher levels of invasion damage were principally concentrated in the central part of Jingzhou County.


Subject(s)
Asteraceae , Ecosystem , Introduced Species , China , Asteraceae/classification , Asteraceae/growth & development , Amaranthaceae/growth & development , Amaranthaceae/classification , Plants/classification , Conservation of Natural Resources
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants ; 0(0): 1-29, 2024 May 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38717354

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: One-size implant-abutment (OSIA) connection systems have been developed for simplicity of clinical use and for a range of implant diameters. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the rotational load fatigue performance of different implant diameters and abutment platforms of an OSIA connection system. METHODOLOGY: Narrow, regular and wide diameter implants were tested with Regular Base (RB/WB) abutments of an OSIA system (Straumann. BLX). Wide diameter implants were also tested with Wide Base (WB) abutments. This resulted in 4 test groups (n=5): N-RB/WB (Narrow, 3.5mm, RB/WB abutment), R-RB/WB (Regular, 4.0mm, RB/WB abutment), W-RB/WB (Wide, 5.0mm, RB/WB abutment) and W-WB (Wide, 5.0mm, WB abutment). A rotational load fatigue machine applied a sinusoidally varying stress at an angle of 45o, producing an effective bending moment of 35Ncm at a frequency of 10 Hz in air at 20 oC. The number of cycles to failure was recorded. Results were evaluated using ANOVA. Failed specimens were examined with SEM to evaluate the failure mode. Pristine specimens were sectioned to examine the implant-abutment connection. RESULTS: All specimens in the 3 test groups with RB/WB abutments failed within the range of 558,750 cycles to 4,497,619 cycles, while the W-WB test group reached the upper limit of 5 million cycles without failure. Significant difference was found between abutment platforms (P < .001). There were no significant differences found for implant diameters (P =.857). However, with increasing implant diameter, implant fracture was less common and the location of failure was more coronal and consistently at the level of the implant platform for the abutment, and at the screw neck. CONCLUSIONS: For wide diameter implants, WB abutments exhibited a superior fatigue performance than RB/WB abutments, and would be preferred in situations of high mechanical risk. Increasing implant diameter, when used with RB/WB abutments, did not improve fatigue performance due to the one-size prosthetic connection, but failures were less catastrophic, and coronally located, which may be advantageous in managing failures.

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J Ovarian Res ; 17(1): 108, 2024 May 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38762521

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BACKGROUND: Imbalances in alkali elements (AEs) and alkaline earth elements (AEEs) cause reproductive disorders. However, it remains unclear whether AEs/AEEs in follicular fluid have a relationship with the serious reproductive disorder known as diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). METHODS: A nested case‒control study was carried out in China. Follicular fluid samples from 154 DOR patients and 154 controls were collected and assessed for nine AEs/AEE levels. Both the mixed and single effects of the elements on DOR were estimated with a Bayesian kernel machine (BKMR) and logistic regressions. RESULTS: The DOR group had higher median concentrations of Li, Na, and K in follicular fluid (all P values < 0.05). The logistic regression showed that compared with their lowest tertile, the high tertiles of K [OR:2.45 (1.67-4.43)], Li [OR: 1.89 (1.06-3.42)], and Cs [OR: 1.97 (1.10-3.54)] were significantly associated with the odds of DOR. The BKMR model reported that the DOR likelihood increased linearly across the 25th through 75th percentiles of the nine-AE/AEE mixture, while the AE group contributed more to the overall effect. CONCLUSION: This study revealed an association in which the likelihood of DOR increased with higher overall concentrations of AE/AEEs in follicular fluid. Among the nine detected elements, K, Li, and Cs exhibited significant individual associations with DOR. We provide new clues for the environmental factors on female fertility decline. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Retrospectively registered.


Subject(s)
Follicular Fluid , Ovarian Reserve , Humans , Female , Follicular Fluid/metabolism , Follicular Fluid/chemistry , Case-Control Studies , Adult , Ovarian Reserve/physiology , Metals, Alkaline Earth/analysis , Alkalies , Infertility, Female/metabolism , Young Adult
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Front Microbiol ; 15: 1356161, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38721598

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Skin microorganisms are an important component of host innate immunity and serve as the first line of defense against pathogenic infections. The relative abundance of bacterial species, microbial community assembly, and secretion of specific bacterial metabolites are closely associated with host health. In this study, we investigated the association between the skin microbiome and Ranavirus, and compared the bacterial community assemblage, alpha and beta diversity, and functional predictions of the skin bacterial assemblage in cultured healthy Chinese giant salamanders (Andrias davidianus) and individuals infected with Chinese giant salamander iridovirus (GSIV or ADRV). To achieve this, we employed 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. The results identified Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, and Actinobacteriota as the dominant phyla in the diseased and healthy groups. Alpha diversity analysis indicated that the skin bacterial community in the diseased group exhibited no significant differences in bacterial species diversity and lower species richness compared to the healthy group. Beta diversity suggested that the two group bacterial community was quite different. Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway analyze and clusters of orthologous groups of proteins (COG) function predictions revealed that changes and variations occurred in the metabolic pathways and function distribution of skin bacterial communities in two groups.

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Comput Struct Biotechnol J ; 23: 1439-1449, 2024 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38623561

ABSTRACT

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant promise in transforming medical imaging, enhancing diagnostics, and refining treatment strategies. However, the reliance on extensive multicenter datasets for training AI models poses challenges due to privacy concerns. Federated learning provides a solution by facilitating collaborative model training across multiple centers without sharing raw data. This study introduces a federated attention-consistent learning (FACL) framework to address challenges associated with large-scale pathological images and data heterogeneity. FACL enhances model generalization by maximizing attention consistency between local clients and the server model. To ensure privacy and validate robustness, we incorporated differential privacy by introducing noise during parameter transfer. We assessed the effectiveness of FACL in cancer diagnosis and Gleason grading tasks using 19,461 whole-slide images of prostate cancer from multiple centers. In the diagnosis task, FACL achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.9718, outperforming seven centers with an average AUC of 0.9499 when categories are relatively balanced. For the Gleason grading task, FACL attained a Kappa score of 0.8463, surpassing the average Kappa score of 0.7379 from six centers. In conclusion, FACL offers a robust, accurate, and cost-effective AI training model for prostate cancer pathology while maintaining effective data safeguards.

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J Hazard Mater ; 470: 134206, 2024 May 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38583203

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The associations between metallic elements and ovarian reserve function have remained uncertain yet. In this case-control study, we involved 149 women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and 151 women with normal ovarian reserve, and assessed the levels of six heavy metallic (Cr, Cd, As, Hg, Pb, and Mn) and seven trace essential (Se, Fe, Zn, Co, Mo, Cu, I) elements in their follicular fluid with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Associations were examined with logistic regressions and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR). As a result, we found that the medium and the highest tertiles of Pb were significantly associated with an increased likelihood of DOR compared to the lowest tertile, while the medium or/an the highest tertiles of Cu, I, and Fe showed significantly lower likelihoods of DOR compared to the lowest tertiles. Cu and Pb showed significantly non-linear associations with ovarian reserve markers such as follicle-stimulating, anti-mullerian hormone levels, and antral follicle count. With the rising overall concentrations of heavy metals, the likelihood of DOR increased although not significant. There was a trend of a "U-shaped" association across the whole concentration range of trace essential elements and the likelihood of DOR. Our study revealed that avoiding heavy metallic elements and properly supplementing trace essential elements are conducive to ovarian function.


Subject(s)
Metals, Heavy , Ovarian Reserve , Trace Elements , Humans , Female , Case-Control Studies , Ovarian Reserve/drug effects , Metals, Heavy/analysis , Adult , Trace Elements/analysis , Environmental Exposure , Young Adult , Follicular Fluid/chemistry , Follicular Fluid/metabolism , Anti-Mullerian Hormone/blood
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(17): 21610-21622, 2024 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38647446

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The treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains unsatisfactory, owing to the absence of efficacious therapy regimens over decades. However, advances in molecular biology, including inhibiting the CXCR4/CXCL12 biological axis, have introduced novel therapeutic options for AML. Additionally, self-stimulated phototherapy can solve the poor light penetration from external sources, and it will overcome the limitation that traditional phototherapy cannot be applied to the treatment of AML. Herein, we designed and manufactured a self-stimulated photodynamic nanoreactor to enhance antileukemia efficacy and suppress leukemia recurrence and metastasis in AML mouse models. To fulfill our design, we utilized the CXCR4/CXCL12 biological axis and biomimetic cell membranes in conjunction with self-stimulated phototherapy. This nanoreactor possesses the capability to migrate into the bone marrow cavity, inhibit AML cells from infiltrating into the visceral organ, significantly enhance the antileukemia effect, and prolong the survival time of leukemic mice. Therefore, this nanoreactor has significant potential for achieving high success rates and low recurrence rates in leukemia treatment.


Subject(s)
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute , Photochemotherapy , Receptors, CXCR4 , Animals , Receptors, CXCR4/metabolism , Receptors, CXCR4/antagonists & inhibitors , Mice , Humans , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/pathology , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/metabolism , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/therapy , Photosensitizing Agents/chemistry , Photosensitizing Agents/pharmacology , Photosensitizing Agents/therapeutic use , Cell Line, Tumor , Chemokine CXCL12/metabolism , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology
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APMIS ; 132(5): 348-357, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38488266

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Respiratory infectious viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, undergo rapid genetic evolution, resulting in diverse subtypes with complex mutations. Detecting and differentiating these subtypes pose significant challenges in respiratory virus surveillance. To address these challenges, we integrated ARMS-PCR with molecular beacon probes, allowing selective amplification and discrimination of subtypes based on adjacent mutation sites. The method exhibited high specificity and sensitivity, detecting as low as 104 copies/mL via direct fluorescence analysis and ~106 copies/mL using real-time PCR. Our robust detection approach offers a reliable and efficient solution for monitoring evolving respiratory infections, aiding early diagnosis and control measures. Further research could extend its application to other respiratory viruses and optimize its implementation in clinical settings.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Humans , SARS-CoV-2/genetics , COVID-19/diagnosis , Sensitivity and Specificity , Mutation
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Adv Healthc Mater ; 13(14): e2303659, 2024 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38386849

ABSTRACT

Sustainable retinal codelivery poses significant challenges technically, although it is imperative for synergistic treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). Here, a microemulsion-doped hydrogel (Bor/PT-M@TRG) is engineered as an intravitreal depot composing of temperature-responsive hydrogel (TRG) and borneol-decorated paeoniflorin (PF) & tetramethylpyrazine (TMP)-coloaded microemulsions (Bor/PT-M). Bor/PT-M@TRG, functioning as the "ammunition depot", resides in the vitreous and continuously releases Bor/PT-M as the therapeutic "bullet", enabling deep penetration into the retina for 21 days. A single intravitreal injection of Bor/PT-M@TRG yields substantial reductions in choroidal neovascularization (CNV, a hallmark feature of wAMD) progression and mitigates oxidative stress-induced damage in vivo. Combinational PF&TMP regulates the "reactive oxygen species/nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1" pathway and blocks the "hypoxia inducible factor-1α/vascular endothelial growth factor" signaling in retina, synergistically cutting off the loop of CNV formation. Utilizing fluorescence resonance energy transfer and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques, they present compelling multifaceted evidence of sustainable retinal codelivery spanning formulations, ARPE-19 cells, in vivo eye balls, and ex vivo section/retina-choroid complex cell levels. Such codelivery approach is elucidated as the key driving force behind the exceptional therapeutic outcomes of Bor/PT-M@TRG. These findings highlight the significance of sustainable retinal drug codelivery and rational combination for effective treatment of wAMD.


Subject(s)
Pyrazines , Animals , Pyrazines/chemistry , Pyrazines/administration & dosage , Pyrazines/pharmacology , Pyrazines/pharmacokinetics , Retina/drug effects , Retina/metabolism , Macular Degeneration/drug therapy , Drug Delivery Systems/methods , Humans , Choroidal Neovascularization/drug therapy , Choroidal Neovascularization/metabolism , Choroidal Neovascularization/pathology , Mice , Hydrogels/chemistry , Hydrogels/pharmacology , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Camphanes/chemistry , Camphanes/pharmacology , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism
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