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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 2024 May 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38775418

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OBJECTIVE: The optimal methods for removing polyps remain controversial especially for polyps ≤10mm. We aim to combine the latest evidence to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of cold snare polypectomy (CSP) and hot snare polypectomy (HSP) in the removal of colorectal polyps ≤10mm in size. METHODS: We performed an extensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science, with the search period ending in April 2023 for randomized controlled trials comparing the effectiveness and/or safety of CSP and HSP for the removal of ≤10mm colorectal polyps.The final outcomes included complete resection rate, operation time, and postoperative adverse events (including immediate bleeding, delayed bleeding, and perforation) rates. RESULTS: A total of 14 eligible randomized controlled trials were included, involving 7,460 patients and 15,829 polyps. The incidence of immediate bleeding was observed to be more prevalent in CSP in contrast to HSP, and the disparity was statistically notable (OR=2.18, 95% CI: 1.43-3.30, I2=36%, P=0.0003). The incidence of delayed bleeding was observed to be lower in CSP in contrast to HSP, and this difference was statistically significant (OR=0.30, 95% CI: 0.15-0.58, I2=0%, P=0.0003). Procedure time: both the total colonoscopy time and specific polypectomy time were shorter in CSP than in HSP (MD=-5.92, 95% CI: -9.70 to -2.14, I2=96%, P=0.002; MD=-0.56, 95% CI: -0.91 to -0.20, I2=77%, P=0.002). There were no statistically significant differences in complete resection and the polyp retrieval rate between CSP and HSP. CONCLUSION: CSP is as effective and safe as HSP for ≤10mm colorectal polyps, while effectively reducing the risk of delayed bleeding and shortening the procedure time.

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Yi Chuan ; 46(5): 373-386, 2024 May 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38763772

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Cardioembolic stroke, characterized by severe illness, poor prognosis, and high recurrence rate, is one of the important causes of ischemic stroke. In the field of genetic research, numerous genes associated with cardioembolic stroke have been identified, and their potential in predicting disease risk and evaluating risk factors has been progressively explored. Here, we provide an overview of the latest advancements in genetics for cardioembolic stroke, including genome-wide association studies, copy number variation studies, whole-genome sequencing studies. Furthermore, we also summarize the application of genetic datasets in polygenic risk score and Mendelian randomization. The aim of this overview is to provide insights and references from multiple perspectives for future investigations on the genetic information for cardioembolic stroke.


Subject(s)
DNA Copy Number Variations , Embolic Stroke , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Genome-Wide Association Study , Humans , Embolic Stroke/genetics , Embolic Stroke/etiology , Risk Factors
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Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi ; 38(5): 521-528, 2024 May 15.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38752236

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Objective: To compare the effectiveness of unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (UBE-TLIF) and endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) in the treatment of single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbar spondylolisthesis. Methods: Between November 2019 and May 2023, a total of 81 patients with single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbar spondylolisthesis who met the selection criteria were enrolled. They were randomly divided into UBE-TLIF group (39 cases) and Endo-TLIF group (42 cases). There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups ( P>0.05), including gender, age, body mass index, surgical segment, and preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for low back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and serum markers including creatine kinase (CK) and C reactive protein (CRP). Total blood loss (TBL), intraoperative blood loss, hidden blood loss (HBL), postoperative drainage volume, and operation time were recorded and compared between the two groups. Serum markers (CK, CRP) levels were compared between the two groups at 1 day before operation and 1, 3, and 5 days after operation. Furthermore, the VAS scores for low back and leg pain, and ODI at 1 day before operation and 1 day, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after operation, and intervertebral fusion rate at 12 months after operation were compared between the two groups. Results: All surgeries were completed successfully without occurrence of incision infection, vascular or nerve injury, epidural hematoma, dural tear, or postoperative paraplegia. The operation time in UBE-TLIF group was significantly shorter than that in Endo-TLIF group, but the intraoperative blood loss, TBL, and HBL in UBE-TLIF group were significantly more than those in Endo-TLIF group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in postoperative drainage volume between the two groups ( P>0.05). The levels of CK at 1 day and 3 days after operation and CRP at 1, 3, and 5 days after operation in UBE-TLIF group were slightly higher than those in the Endo-TLIF group ( P<0.05), while there was no significant difference in the levels of CK and CPR between the two groups at other time points ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up 12 months. VAS score of low back and leg pain and ODI at each time point after operation significantly improved when compared with those before operation in the two groups ( P<0.05); there was no significant difference in VAS score of low back and leg pain and ODI between the two groups at each time point after operation ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the intervertebral fusion rate between the two groups at 12 months after operation ( P>0.05). Conclusion: UBE-TLIF and Endo-TLIF are both effective methods for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbar spondylolisthesis. However, compared to Endo-TLIF, UBE-TLIF requires further improvement in minimally invasive techniques to reduce tissue trauma and blood loss.


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Endoscopy , Lumbar Vertebrae , Spinal Fusion , Spinal Stenosis , Spondylolisthesis , Humans , Spinal Fusion/methods , Spondylolisthesis/surgery , Spinal Stenosis/surgery , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Endoscopy/methods , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Male , Female , Postoperative Complications , Middle Aged
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J Org Chem ; 89(9): 6607-6614, 2024 May 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38624206

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The trivalent phosphine-catalyzed [4+1] spiro-annulation reaction of allenyl imide and activated methylene cyclocompounds has been developed for the construction of various spiro-2-cyclopenten-1-ones. Oxindoles, 3-isochromanones, and 2-indanones are selected as 1C synthons to capture the in situ-generated bis-electrophilic α,ß-unsaturated ketenyl phosphonium intermediate, affording the corresponding monospiro- and bispiro-cyclopentenones in good to excellent yields (≤91%) under mild conditions. The primary attempt at asymmetric catalysis using monophosphine (R)-SITCP provides promising enantioselectivity (45% ee). A plausible reaction mechanism is also proposed.

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Dig Dis Sci ; 69(5): 1562-1570, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38580886

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Esophageal carcinoma (ESCA) is an aggressive solid tumor. The 5-year survival rate for patients with ESCA is estimated to be less than 20%, mainly due to tumor invasion and metastasis. Therefore, it is urgent to improve early diagnostic tools and effective treatments for ESCA patients. Tumor microenvironment (TME) enhances the ability of tumor cells to proliferate, migrate, and escape from the immune system, thus promoting the occurrence and development of tumor. TME contains chemokines. Chemokines consist of four major families, which are mainly composed of CC and CXC families. The main purpose of this review is to understand the CC and CXC chemokines and their receptors in ESCA, to improve the understanding of tumorigenesis of ESCA and determine new biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of ESCA. We reviewed the literature on CC and CXC chemokines and their receptors in ESCA identified by PubMed database. This article introduces the general structures and functions of CC, CXC chemokines and their receptors in TME, as well as their roles in the progress of ESCA. Chemokines are involved in the development of ESCA, such as cancer cell invasion, metastasis, angiogenesis, and radioresistance, and are key determinants of disease progression, which have a great impact on patient prognosis and treatment response. In addition, a full understanding of their mechanism of action is essential to further verify that these chemokines and their receptors may serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets of ESCA.


Subject(s)
Chemokines , Esophageal Neoplasms , Tumor Microenvironment , Humans , Esophageal Neoplasms/metabolism , Esophageal Neoplasms/therapy , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Esophageal Neoplasms/immunology , Chemokines/metabolism , Receptors, Chemokine/metabolism , Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism , Prognosis
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iScience ; 27(5): 109510, 2024 May 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38660406

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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury stands out among cardiovascular diseases, and current treatments are considered unsatisfactory. For cardiomyocytes (CMs) in ischemic tissues, the upregulation of Limb-bud and Heart (LBH) and αB-crystallin (CRYAB) and their subsequent downregulation in the context of cardiac fibrosis have been verified in our previous research. Here, we focused on the effects and mechanisms of activated LBH-CRYAB signaling on damaged CMs during I/R injury, and confirmed the occurrence of mitochondrial apoptosis and ferroptosis during I/R injury. The application of inhibitors, ectopic expression vectors, and knockout mouse models uniformly verified the role of LBH in alleviating both apoptosis and ferroptosis of CMs. p53 was identified as a mutual downstream effector for both LBH-CRYAB-modulated apoptosis and ferroptosis inhibition. In mouse models, LBH overexpression was confirmed to exert enhanced cardiac protection against I/R-induced apoptosis and ferroptosis, suggesting that LBH could serve as a promising target for the development of I/R therapy.

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Bioresour Technol ; 401: 130716, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38641301

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Oleanolic acid and its derivatives are widely used in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetic and food industries. Previous studies have shown that oleanolic acid production levels in engineered cell factories are low, which is why oleanolic acid is still widely extracted from traditional medicinal plants. To construct a highly efficient oleanolic acid production strain, rate-limiting steps were regulated by inducible promoters and the expression of key genes in the oleanolic acid synthetic pathway was enhanced. Subsequently, precursor pool expansion, pathway refactoring and diploid construction were considered to harmonize cell growth and oleanolic acid production. The multi-strategy combination promoted oleanolic acid production of up to 4.07 g/L in a 100 L bioreactor, which was the highest level reported.


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Oleanolic Acid , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Oleanolic Acid/biosynthesis , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolism , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics , Bioreactors , Metabolic Engineering/methods , Genetic Engineering/methods , Promoter Regions, Genetic
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J Adv Res ; 2024 Apr 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38609050

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INTRODUCTION: It is estimated that 90% of hyperuricemia cases are attributed to the inability to excrete uric acid (UA). The two main organs in charge of excreting UA are the kidney (70%) and intestine (30%). Previous studies have reported that punicalagin (PU) could protect against kidney and intestinal damages, which makes it a potential candidate for alleviating hyperuricemia. However, the effects and deeper action mechanisms of PU for managing hyperuricemia are still unknown. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and action mechanisms of PU for ameliorating hyperuricemia. METHODS: The effects and action mechanisms of PU on hyperuricemia were assessed using a hyperuricemia mice model. Phenotypic parameters, metabolomics analysis, and 16S rRNA sequencing were applied to explore the effect and fundamental action mechanisms inside the kidney and intestine of PU for improving hyperuricemia. RESULTS: PU administration significantly decreased elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels in hyperuricemia mice, and effectively alleviated the kidney and intestinal damage caused by hyperuricemia. In the kidney, PU down-regulated the expression of UA resorption protein URAT1 and GLUT9, while up-regulating the expression of UA excretion protein ABCG2 and OAT1 as mediated via the activation of MAKP/NF-κB in hyperuricemia mice. Additionally, PU attenuated renal glycometabolism disorder, which contributed to improving kidney dysfunction and inflammation. Similarly, PU increased UA excretion protein expression via inhibiting MAKP/NF-κB activation in the intestine of hyperuricemia mice. Furthermore, PU restored gut microbiota dysbiosis in hyperuricemia mice. CONCLUSION: This research revealed the ameliorating impacts of PU on hyperuricemia by restoring kidney and intestine damage in hyperuricemia mice, and to be considered for the development of nutraceuticals used as UA-lowering agent.

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Sheng Li Xue Bao ; 76(1): 105-118, 2024 Feb 25.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38444136

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Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is an important lipid molecule derived from arachidonic acid, which regulates a variety of physiological and pathological activities. Based on the inhibition of inflammatory PGE2 production, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are considered as the most commonly used drugs to treat inflammatory diseases and to relieve fever and pain symptoms. PGE2 mediates its functions via four different G protein-coupled receptors, named EP1-EP4. Though the limited distribution and low PGE2 affinity of EP1, it plays important roles in the maintenance of many physiological functions and homeostasis. Moreover, EP1 is widely involved in the inflammatory response, pain perception and multisystem pathological function regulation. In this review, we will briefly summarize the recent advances on the physiological and pathophysiological function of EP1 and its targeted drugs development.


Subject(s)
Dinoprostone , Pain , Humans , Arachidonic Acid , Homeostasis
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Neuron ; 112(7): 1165-1181.e8, 2024 Apr 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38301648

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Physical exercise is known to reduce anxiety, but the underlying brain mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we explore a hypothalamo-cerebello-amygdalar circuit that may mediate motor-dependent alleviation of anxiety. This three-neuron loop, in which the cerebellar dentate nucleus takes center stage, bridges the motor system with the emotional system. Subjecting animals to a constant rotarod engages glutamatergic cerebellar dentate neurons that drive PKCδ+ amygdalar neurons to elicit an anxiolytic effect. Moreover, challenging animals on an accelerated rather than a constant rotarod engages hypothalamic neurons that provide a superimposed anxiolytic effect via an orexinergic projection to the dentate neurons that activate the amygdala. Our findings reveal a cerebello-limbic pathway that may contribute to motor-triggered alleviation of anxiety and that may be optimally exploited during challenging physical exercise.


Subject(s)
Anti-Anxiety Agents , Animals , Anxiety/metabolism , Hypothalamus , Cerebellum , Anxiety Disorders
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 886, 2024 Jan 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38286824

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Turbulent energy dissipation is a fundamental process in plasma physics that has not been settled. It is generally believed that the turbulent energy is dissipated at electron scales leading to electron energization in magnetized plasmas. Here, we propose a micro accelerator which could transform electrons from isotropic distribution to trapped, and then to stream (Strahl) distribution. From the MMS observations of an electron-scale coherent structure in the dayside magnetosheath, we identify an electron flux enhancement region in this structure collocated with an increase of magnetic field strength, which is also closely associated with a non-zero parallel electric field. We propose a trapping model considering a field-aligned electric potential together with the mirror force. The results are consistent with the observed electron fluxes from ~50 eV to ~200 eV. It further demonstrates that bidirectional electron jets can be formed by the hourglass-like magnetic configuration of the structure.

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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 657: 208-218, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38039881

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Molybdenum carbide materials with unique electronic structures have received special attention as water-splitting catalysts, but their structural stability in the alkaline water electrolysis process is not satisfactory. This study reports an in situ pyrolysis method for preparing NiMo-based metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived chain-mail oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts and bamboo-like N-doped carbon nanotube (NCNT)-encapsulated Ni-doped MoC nanoparticles (NiMoC-NCNTs). The NCNTs can provide chain mail shells to protect the inner highly reactive Ni-doped MoC cores from electrochemical corrosion by the alkaline electrolyte and regulate their catalytic properties through charge redistribution. Benefiting from high N-doping with abundant pyridinic moieties and abundant active sites of the periodic bamboo-like nodes, the as-prepared NiMoC-NCNTs display an outstanding activity for the OER with an overpotential of 310 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and a superior long-term stability of 50 h. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the excellent electrocatalytic activity of NiMoC-NCNTs comes from the electron transfer from NiMoC nanoparticles to NCNTs, resulting in a decrease in the local work function at the carbon surface and optimized free efficiencies of OER intermediates on C sites. This work provides an effective approach to improve the structural stability of fragile catalysts by equipping them with carbon-based chain.

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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 658: 258-266, 2024 Mar 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38104408

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Photoelectrocatalyzed hydrogen production plays an important role in the path to carbon neutrality. The construction of heterojunctions provides an ideal example of an oxygen precipitation reaction. In this work, the performance of the n-n type heterojunction CeBTC@FeBTC/NIF in the photoelectronically coupled catalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) reaction is presented. The efficient transfer of carriers between components enhances the catalytic activity. Besides, the construction of heterojunctions optimizes the energy level structure and increases the absorption of light, and the microstructure forms holes with a blackbody effect that also enhances light absorption. Consequently, CeBTC@FeBTC/NIF has excellent photoelectric coupling catalytic properties and requires an overpotential of only 300 mV to drive a current density of 100 mA cm-2 under illumination. More importantly, the n-n heterojunction was found to be effective in enhancing charge and photogenerated electron migration by examining the carrier density of each component and carrier diffusion at the interface.

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Clin Med Insights Oncol ; 17: 11795549231219502, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38144543

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Background: Evaluation of biological changes at the molecular level has important clinical implications for improving the survival rate of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Therefore, we plan to analyze and elucidate the expression of microRNA-133b (miR-133b), M2 pyruvate kinase (PKM2), and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in ESCC and their associated clinicopathological significance. Methods: The 72 patients with ESCC were selected as the experimental study group. Normal adjacent tissues (NAT) were matched as the control group. In this study, in situ hybridization was used to detect the expression of miR-133b in ESCC, and tissue expressions of PKM2 and STAT3 were detected by immunohistochemistry, and literature review was conducted. Results: Studies had shown that the positive expression of miR-133b in NAT was significantly higher than that in ESCC (χ2 = 9.007, P = .003). PKM2 and STAT3 in ESCC had a significantly higher positive expression levels than those of NAT (χ2 = 56.523, P = .000; χ2 = 72.939, P = .000). From correlation analysis, there was a negative correlation between miR-133b and PKM2(r = -0.515, P < .001), a negative correlation between miR-133b and STAT3(r = -0.314, P = .007), and a positive correlation between PKM2 and STAT3(r = 0.771, P < .001). Conclusions: In ESCC, our study demonstrated that downregulation of miR-133b and upregulation of PKM2 and STAT3. We predict that miR-133b may inhibit the STAT3 pathway by downregulating PKM2.

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Huan Jing Ke Xue ; 44(11): 6267-6278, 2023 Nov 08.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37973109

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Microplastics(MPs), as a new type of environmental pollutants, have gradually attracted widespread attention since they were introduced by British scientists in 2004. Soil is an important accumulation site for microplastics, which can expand the scope of contamination and accumulate with agricultural practices such as irrigation and tillage. Microplastics in soil cause a variety of toxicities to terrestrial plants. The small particle size, difficult degradation, and strong adsorption capacity bring a challenge to the microplastic pollution treatment of soil. In this study, the toxicity of microplastics to terrestrial plants was reviewed in terms of their direct or indirect toxicity and combined effects with other pollutants, mainly in terms of mechanical injury, induction of oxidative stress, and cytotoxicity and genotoxicity to plants, resulting in plant growth and plant tissue metabolism obstruction. In general, the toxicity of microplastics depended on the polymer type, size, and dose; plant tolerance; and exposure conditions. In addition, the production of secondary microplastics and endogenous contaminants during their degradation in soil enhanced the biotoxicity of microplastics. Further, the physical, chemical, and microbial degradation mechanisms of microplastics were introduced in this study based on the current research. At first, the physical and chemical degradation of microplastics mainly occurred by changing the particle size and surface properties of microplastics and producing intermediates. Then, smaller-sized microplastics and their intermediates could eventually be converted to water and carbon dioxide through physical, chemical, and biological functions. Finally, further prospects regarding soil microplastics were introduced, and we provided information for future improvement and pollution control of microplastics.


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Environmental Pollutants , Soil Pollutants , Microplastics/toxicity , Soil/chemistry , Plastics/toxicity , Soil Pollutants/toxicity , Soil Pollutants/analysis , Agriculture , Plants , Ecosystem
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Front Biosci (Landmark Ed) ; 28(9): 212, 2023 09 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37796690

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BACKGROUND: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a highly lethal tumor type, but studies on the ESCC tumor microenvironment are limited. We found that cystatin SN (CST1) plays an important role in the ESCC tumor microenvironment. CST1 has been reported to act as an oncogene in multiple human cancers, but its clinical significance and underlying mechanism in ESCC remain elusive. METHODS: We performed ESCC gene expression profiling with data from RNA-sequencing and public databases and found CST1 upregulation in ESCC. Then, we assessed CST1 expression in ESCC by RT‒qPCR and Western blot analysis. In addition, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to estimate the expression of CST1 in ESCC tissue and serum. Moreover, further functional experiments were conducted to verify that the gain and loss of CST1 in ESCC cell lines significantly influenced the proliferation and metastasis of ESCC. Mass spectrometry, coimmunoprecipitation, and gelatin zymography experiments were used to validate the interaction between CST1 and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) and the mechanism of CST1 influence on metastasis in ESCC. RESULTS: Here, we found that CST1 expression was significantly elevated in ESCC tissues and serum. Moreover, compared with patients with low CST1 expression, patients with high CST1 expression had a worse prognosis. Overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were significantly unfavorable in the high CST1 expression subgroup. Likewise, the CST1 level was significantly increased in ESCC serum compared with healthy control serum, indicating that CST1 may be a potential serum biomarker for diagnosis, with an area under the curve (AUC) = 0.9702 and p < 0.0001 by receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis. Furthermore, upregulated CST1 can promote the motility and metastatic capacity of ESCC in vitro and in vivo by influencing epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and interacting with MMP2 in the tumor microenvironment (TME). CONCLUSIONS: Collectively, the results of this study indicated that high CST1 expression mediated by SPI1 in ESCC may serve as a potentially prognostic and diagnostic predictor and as an oncogene to promote motility and metastatic capacity of ESCC by influencing EMT and interacting with MMP2 in the TME.


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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Esophageal Neoplasms , Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma , Humans , Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma/genetics , Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/genetics , Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/metabolism , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism , Esophageal Neoplasms/genetics , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Up-Regulation , Prognosis , Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics , Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Cell Proliferation/genetics , Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition , Tumor Microenvironment/genetics
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BMJ Open ; 13(9): e072249, 2023 09 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37730406

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OBJECTIVES: To systematically assess the associations between various immune-mediated diseases (IMDs) and human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated diseases. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: UK Biobank. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 500 371 subjects aged 40-69 years were eligible for the analysis, after excluding those with prevalent HPV-associated diseases at baseline and those who had withdrawn their informed consent or lacked information on sex. EXPOSURE: Eighty IMDs (involving allergic/atopic diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, etc) were identified in the UK Biobank. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The main outcome was the incidence of HPV-associated diseases (including warts and malignancies of the cervix, oropharynx, anus, penis, vulva and vagina). Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate HRs and 95% CIs with particular adjustment for sexual behaviours. We also conducted subgroup analyses based on benign and malignant status, and anatomical sites of HPV-associated diseases, respectively. RESULTS: During a median of 12.0 years of follow-up, 2244 cases out of 500 371 subjects developed HPV-associated diseases. Overall, participants with IMDs had a higher risk of HPV-associated diseases than their controls after adjustment for sexual behaviours and other potential confounders (female: HR=1.90, 95% CI=1.66 to 2.17, p<0.001; male: HR=1.66, 95% CI=1.41 to 1.97, p<0.001). Additionally, eight individual IMDs in women (eg, asthma: HR=1.76, 95% CI=1.47 to 2.11, p<0.001) and three in men (eg, chronic nephritic syndrome: HR=6.05, 95% CI=3.32 to 11.04, p<0.001) were associated with increased risk of HPV-associated diseases. Subgroup analyses revealed significant IMD differences between benign and malignant subgroups as well as between oropharyngeal and anogenital subgroups. CONCLUSION: In this large retrospective cohort study, IMDs were significantly associated with an elevated risk of HPV-associated diseases. Besides, gender-specific and region-specific associations were also observed between individual IMDs and HPV-associated diseases.


Subject(s)
Hypersensitivity , Papillomavirus Infections , Female , Male , Humans , Papillomavirus Infections/complications , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Biological Specimen Banks , Retrospective Studies , Human Papillomavirus Viruses , United Kingdom/epidemiology
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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 652(Pt B): 1588-1596, 2023 Dec 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37666191

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The poor conductivities and instabilities of accessible nickel oxyhydroxides hinder their use as oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts. Herein, we constructed Fe-NiOOH-OV-600, an Fe-doped nickel oxide hydroxide with abundant oxygen vacancies supported on nickel foam (NF), using a hydrothermal method and an electrochemical activation strategy involving 600 cycles of cyclic voltammetry, assisted by the precipitation/dissolution equilibrium of ferrous sulfide (FeS) in the electrolyte. This two-step method endows the catalyst with abundant Fe-containing active sites while maintaining the ordered structure of nickel oxide hydroxide (NiOOH). Characterization and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that synergy between trace amounts of the Fe dopant and the oxygen vacancies not only promotes the generation of reconstructed active layers but also optimizes the electronic structure and adsorption capacity of the active sites. Consequently, the as-prepared Fe-NiOOH-OV-600 delivered large current densities of 100 and 1000 mA cm-2 for the OER at overpotentials of only 253 and 333 mV in 1 mol/L KOH. Moreover, the catalyst is stable for at least 100 h at 500 mA cm-2. This work provides insight into the design of efficient transition-metal-based electrocatalysts for the OER.

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HLA ; 102(5): 622-624, 2023 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37605363

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Genomic full-length sequence of HLA-B*13:64 was identified in a Chinese individual by sequence-based typing.


Subject(s)
Bone Marrow , East Asian People , Tissue Transplantation , Humans , Alleles , Base Sequence , Genomics , Histocompatibility Testing , HLA-B Antigens/genetics , Sequence Analysis, DNA , Tissue Donors
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Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi ; 37(7): 895-900, 2023 Jul 15.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37460188

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Objective: To review the application and progress of different minimally invasive spinal decompression in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods: The domestic and foreign literature on the application of different minimally invasive spinal decompression in the treatment of LSS was extensively reviewed, and the advantages, disadvantages, and complications of different surgical methods were summarized. Results: At present, minimally invasive spinal decompression mainly includes microscopic bilateral decompression, microendoscopic decompression, percutaneous endoscopic lumbar decompression, unilateral biportal endoscopy, and so on. Compared with traditional open surgery, different minimally invasive spinal decompression techniques can reduce the operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative pain of patients, thereby reducing hospital stay and saving treatment costs. Conclusion: The indications of different minimally invasive spinal decompression are different, but there are certain advantages and disadvantages. When patients have clear surgical indications, individualized treatment plans should be formulated according to the symptoms and signs of patients, combined with imaging manifestations.


Subject(s)
Spinal Stenosis , Humans , Decompression, Surgical/methods , Endoscopy/methods , Laminectomy/methods , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Retrospective Studies , Spinal Stenosis/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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