Transcriptomic and epigenomic landscapes of muscle growth during the postnatal period of broilers

Background Broilers stand out as one of the fastest-growing livestock globally,making a substantial contribution to animal meat production.However,the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying the rapid growth and development of broiler chickens are still unclear.This study aims to explore muscle development patterns and regulatory networks during the postnatal rapid growth phase of fast-growing broilers.We measured the growth performance of Cornish(CC)and White Plymouth Rock(RR)over a 42-d period.Pectoral muscle samples from both CC and RR were randomly collected at day 21 after hatching(D21)and D42 for RNA-seq and ATAC-seq library construction.Results The consistent increase in body weight and pectoral muscle weight across both breeds was observed as they matured,with CC outpacing RR in terms of weight at each stage of development.Differential expression analysis identified 398 and 1,129 genes in the two dimensions of breeds and ages,respectively.A total of 75,149 ATAC-seq peaks were annotated in promoter,exon,intron and intergenic regions,with a higher number of peaks in the promoter and intronic regions.The age-biased genes and breed-biased genes of RNA-seq were combined with the ATAC-seq data for subsequent analysis.The results spotlighted the upregulation of ACTC1 and FDPS at D21,which were primarily associated with muscle structure development by gene cluster enrichment.Additionally,a noteworthy upregulation of MUSTN1,FOS and TGFB3 was spotted in broiler chickens at D42,which were involved in cell differentiation and muscle regeneration after injury,suggesting a regulatory role of muscle growth and repair.Conclusions This work provided a regulatory network of postnatal broiler chickens and revealed ACTC1 and MUSTN1 as the key responsible for muscle development and regeneration.Our findings highlight that rapid growth in broiler chickens triggers ongoing muscle damage and subsequent regeneration.These findings provide a foundation for future research to investigate the functional aspects of muscle development.

Ligand modulation of active center to promote lead-free Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction

Metal halide perovskites(MHP)are potential candidates for the photocatalytic reduction of CO_(2)due to their long photogenerated carrier lifetime and charge diffusion length.However,the conventional long-chain ligand impedes the adsorption and activation of CO_(2)molecules in practical applications.Here,a ligand modulation technology is employed to enhance the photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity of lead-free Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)microcrystals(MCs).The Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)MCs passivated by Oleic acid(OLA)and Octanoic acid(OCA)are used for photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.The results show that the surface defects and electronic properties of Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)MCs can be adjusted through ligand modulation.Compared with the OLA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6),the OCA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)catalyst demonstrated a significant improvement in the catalytic yield of CO and CH_(4).The CO and CH_(4)catalytic yields of OCA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)reached 171.88 and34.15μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)which were 2.03 and 12.98 times higher than those of OLA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6),and the total electron consumption rate of OCA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)was 615.2μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)which was 3.25 times higher than that of OLA-Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6).Furthermore,in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectra revealed the enhancement of photocatalytic activity in Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)MCs induced by ligand modulation.This study illustrates the potential of lead-free Cs_(2)AgInCl_(6)MCs for efficient photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction and provides a ligand modulation strategy for the active promotion of MHP photocatalysts.

Photo-and Electrocatalytic CO_(2)Reduction Based on Stable Lead-Free Perovskite Cs2PdBr6

All-inorganic lead-free palladium(Pd)halogen perovskites with prominent optoelectronic properties provide admirable potential for selective photo-and electroreduction of CO_(2).But it remains unachieved for effectively converting the CO_(2)to CO with high selectivity on Pd-based perovskites driven by solar light or electricity.Herein,high-quality Cs_(2)PdBr_(6)microcrystals and nanocrystals were synthesized through a facile antisolvent method.Among all the reported pure-phase perovskites,the Cs_(2)PdBr_(6)nanocrystals synthesized at 50℃performed the highest effectiveness on CO_(2)to CO conversion generating 73.8μmol g^(-1)of CO yield with 100%selectivity under visible light illumination(λ>420 nm)for 3 h.Meanwhile,for the first time,we report a new application of lead-free perovskites,in which they are applied to electrocatalysis of CO_(2)reduction reaction.Noticeably,they showed significant electrocatalytic activity(Faradaic yield:78%for CO)and operation stability(10 h).And the surface reaction intermediates were dynamically monitored and precisely unraveled according to the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectra investigation.In combination with the density functional theory calculation,the reaction mechanism and pathways were revealed.This work not only provides significant strategies to enhance the photocatalytic performance of perovskites,but also shows excellent potential for their application in electrocatalysis.

Insights into the relations between cell wall integrity and in vitro digestion properties of granular starches in pulse cotyledon cells after dry heat treatment

Natural foods,such as whole pulses,are recommended in the dietary guidelines of the US and China.The plant cell wall structure in whole pulses has important implications for the nutritional functionalities of starch.In this study,garbanzo bean cells with varying degrees of cell wall integrity were subjected to dry heat treatment(DHT)and used to elucidate the food structure-starch digestion properties of pulse food.The morphological features suggested that all cell samples do not exhibit remarkable changes after being subjected to DHT.Molecular rearrangement and the crystallite disruption of starch granules entrapped in cells occurred during DHT as assessed by the crystal structure and thermal properties.DHT decreased the inhibitory effects of enzymes of both the soluble and insoluble components,but the digestion rate and extent of slightly and highly damaged cell samples did not exhibit significant differences compared with their native counterparts.We concluded that the starch digestion of pulse cotyledon cells is primarily determined by the intactness of the cellular structure.This study reveals the role of food structure on the ability to retain the desirable nutritional properties of starch after subjection to physical modification.

ZmMS39 encodes a callose synthase essential for male fertility in maize(Zea mays L.)

Callose contributes to many biological processes of higher plants including pollen development,cell plate and vascular tissue formation,as well as regulating the transport function of plasmodesmata.The functions of callose synthase genes in maize have been little studied.We describe a maize male-sterile mutant 39(ms39)characterized by reduced plant height.In this study,we confirmed using CRISPR/Cas9 technology that a mutation in Zm00001d043909(ZmCals12),encoding a callose synthase,is responsible for the male sterility of the ms39 mutant.Compared with male-fertile plants,callose deposition around the dyads and tetrads in ms39 anthers was significantly reduced.Increased cell autophagy observed in ms39 anthers may have been due to the premature programmed cell death of tapetal cells,leading to collapse of the anther wall structure.Disordered glucose metabolism in ms39 may have intensified autophagy in anthers.Evaluation of the ms39 gene on maize heterosis by paired-crossed experiment with 11 maize inbred lines indicated that ms39 can be used for maize hybrid seed production.

Two dimensional MoS_(2) finding its way towards constructing high-performance alkaline recovery membranes

The available alkaline recovery membranes are currently dominated by polymeric materials,but they suffer from a permeation-selectivity trade-off and inferior chemical resistance.Robust two dimensional(2D) lamellar membranes with sub-nanometer wide channels are promising candidates for discerning OH^(-)and other anions.Here,we report the development of alkaline recycling membranes through stacking MoS_(2) nanosheets.Benefiting from the ordered and narrow 2D channels,MoS_(2) membranes show excellent alkaline recovery performances.The OH^(-)dialysis coefficient (U_(OH)-) and separation factor (S)towards simulated OH^(-) and WO_(4)^(2-) across the 500 nm thick MoS_(2) laminates reach 6.9×10^(-3)m·h^(-1)and 34.3 respectively.Furthermore,the chemical environments of MoS_(2) laminates were modulated by intercalating ionic poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate)(PSS@MoS_(2)).The U_(OH)-and S values of PSS@MoS_(2) membrane further improve to 11.7×10^(-3)m·h^(-1)and 49.8 respectively.Besides,both MoS_(2) and PSS@MoS_(2) membranes exhibit promising stability.

“Guidezilla”extension catheter combined with balloon technique for treating pulmonary artery stenosis caused by Takayasu arteritis

Takayasu arteritis(TA)is a rare systemic vasculitis of the aorta and its primary branches,which usually occurs in young women.Due to its insidious onset and lack of specific symptoms,this disease can be easily misdiagnosed or missed.Approximately 50%of the patients having TA with pulmonary artery involvement develop pulmonary hypertension(PH).The 3-year survival rate among patients with TA-related PH is lower than that among patients with TA alone.Early balloon pulmonary angioplasty(BPA)can improve the clinical symptoms and survival of patients with stable TA.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case reported in the English literature in which a“Guidezilla”catheter was used during BPA to treat stenosis and occlusion of the pulmonary artery caused by Takayasu arteritis(TA).

四乙基氢氧化铵改性聚偏氟乙烯接枝二氧化硅油水分离膜的研制

利用四乙基氢氧化铵(TEAH)和酸性高锰酸钾对聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)粉体进行改性,得到含有羟基改性的PVDF,再将四氯化硅(Si Cl4)水解后的原硅酸通过分子内脱水缩合的方法接枝到改性PVDF骨架上,通过浸没沉淀相转移法制得聚偏氟乙烯接枝二氧化硅(PVDF-g-SiO_2)油水分离膜。研究了TEAH含量对PVDF粉体接枝二氧化硅(SiO_2)的接枝率和油水分离膜性能的影响,同时采用傅里叶变换红外光谱、扫描电镜-X射线能谱和视频光学接触角测量仪测试了膜的结构和表面接触角。结果表明,TEAH使PVDF脱去部分氟化氢(HF)产生碳碳双键,双键经酸性高锰酸钾(KMnO_4)氧化生成羟基,SiO_2接枝到改性的PVDF粉体,硅元素均匀地分散在分离膜中。PVDF粉体接枝SiO_2的接枝率随着TEAH的含量增加而升高,分离膜的水通量随接枝率的升高先增加后降低。TEAH质量分数为1.4%,分离膜的接触角降低到62.8°,膜中SiO_2的接枝率和水通量分别为6.25%、889.5 L/(m2·h),截留率和水通量恢复率分别达到94.3%和90.4%,衰减率为9.6%。

Conversion of CO2 by non-Thermal Inductively-Coupled Plasma Catalysis

CO2 decomposition is a very strongly endothermic reaction where very high temperatures are required to thermally dissociate CO2.Radio frequency inductively-coupled plasma enables to selectively activate and dissociate CO2 at room temperature.Tuning the flow rate and the frequency of the radio frequency inductively-coupled plasma gives high yields of CO under mild conditions.Finally the discovery of a plasma catalytic effect has been demonstrated for CO2 dissociation that shows a significant increase of the CO yield by metallic meshes.The metallic meshes become catalysts under exposure to plasma to activate the recombination reaction of atomic O to yield O2,thereby reducing the reaction to convert CO back to CO2.Inductively-coupled hybrid plasma catalysis allows access to study and to utilize high CO2 conversion in a non-thermal plasma regime.This advance offers opportunities to investigate the possibility to use radio frequency inductively-coupled plasma to store superfluous renewable electricity into high-valuable CO in time where the price of renewable electricity is plunging.

Circular RNA hsacirc0000745 may serve as a diagnostic marker for gastric cancer

AIM To determine whether circular RNAs(circ RNAs) are involved in pathological processes of gastric cancer(GC).METHODS Three circ RNAs with differential expression in GC and colorectal cancer were randomly selected for validation by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR), using 20 pairs of gastric tissues and normal tissues. Based on the predicted circ RNAmi RNA network, we then focused on hsa_circ_0000745, which was found to be down-regulated in 20 GC tissues compared with normal tissues. The hsa_circ_0000745 levels were further analyzed by q RT-PCR in 60 GC tissues and paired adjacent non-tumor tissues, as well as 60 plasma samples from GC patients and 60 plasma samples from healthy controls. The associations between the levels of hsa_circ_0000745 and the clinicopathological features of GC patients were statistically assessed. A receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of hsa_circ_0000745 in GC.RESULTS Hsa_circ_0000745 was down-regulated in GC tissues vs non-tumorous tissues(P < 0.001) and in plasma samples from patients with GC vs healthy controls(P < 0.001). The expression level of hsa_circ_0000745 in GC tissues correlated with tumor differentiation, while the expression level in plasma correlated with tumor-nodemetastasis stage. The area under the ROC curve(AUC) of hsa_circ_0000745 in plasma was 0.683, suggesting good diagnostic value. Plasma hsa_circ_0000745 level combined with carcinoembryogenic antigen(CEA) level increased the AUC to 0.775.CONCLUSION Hsa_circ_0000745 plays an important role in GC and its expression level in plasma in combination with CEA level is a promising diagnostic marker for this malignancy.

Expression of miR-125b in the new,highly invasive glioma stem cell and progenitor cell line SU3

MicroRNA (miR)-125b has been shown to play a potential role in the development of glioma stem cells.However,the relationship between miRNA and glioma stem cells is still elusive.This study was designed to elucidate this potential relationship.We established a highly invasive glioma stem cell and progenitor (GSCP) cell line SU3.SU3 cell suspensions were injected into nude mice brains in situ,and the invasiveness of graft tumors was analyzed using hematoxylin and eosin staining as well as immunohistochemistry.Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to measure the expression levels of miR-125b in SU3 and other cells.In vitro,SU3 cells expressed CD133 and nestin as well as differentiation markers glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and β-tubulin III,which were consistent with the characteristics of glioma stem cells.Scratch assays indicated that the migration ability of SU3 cells was stronger than that of U251 stem cells (U251s).In vivo,SU3 cells invaded into each part of the mouse brain from the caudate nucleus in a diffuse pattern and highly expressed invasive and proliferative cell markers matrix metalloprotease 2 (MMP2),MMP9,and Ki-67.Real-time PCR results revealed that the levels of miR-125b and MMP9 were significantly higher in SU3 and SU2,also a highly invasive GSCP cell line we established before,than in U251s.High expression of miR-125b both in newly established GSCPs,SU3,and long-term cultured GSCPs,SU2 suggests that miR-125b exhibits oncogene-like behavior.This behavior should be considered in further studies of miR-125b in cancer stem cells.Furthermore,MMP9,which plays a role in cancer stem cell invasion,may be a target gene of miR-125b.

Circular RNA ciRS-7 promotes the proliferation and metastasis of pancreatic cancer by regulating miR-7-mediated EGFR/STAT3 signaling pathway

Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) is the most deadly type of tumor, and its pathogenesis remains unknown. Circular RNAs(circRNAs) may be functional and bind to micro RNAs and consequently, influence the activity of targeted mRNAs. Recent researches indicate that one circRNA, ciRS-7, acts as a sponge of miR-7 and thus, inhibits its activity. It is well known that miR-7 is a cancer suppressor in many cancers. However, the relationship between ciRS-7 and miR-7, and the role of ciRS-7 in PDAC, remains to be elucidated. Methods: miR-7 and ciRS-7 expression in 41 pairs of PDAC tumors and their paracancerous tissues were detected by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR). The relationships between their expression levels and clinicopathological features in PDAC tissues were assessed. The relationship between miR-7 and ciRS-7 was also assessed by Spearman’s correlation. We also used cell lines to evaluate the role of ciRS-7 in cell line behavior. The ciRS-7 interfere RNA(si RNA) and its empty vector were transfected into PDAC cells. PDAC cells proliferation and invasion abilities were detected by MTT assay and invasion analysis. The expression of proteins was assessed by Western blotting. Results: ciRS-7 expression was significantly higher in PDAC tissues than paracancerous tissues( P = 0.002). However, miR-7 expression showed the opposite trend( P = 0.048). Moreover, ciRS-7 expression was inversely correlated with miR-7 in PDAC( r s =-0.353, P = 0.023). ciRS-7 expression was also significantly elevated in venous invasion(3.72 ± 2.93 vs. 2.14 ± 1.26;P = 0.028) and lymph node metastasis(4.19 ± 2.75 vs. 2.32 ± 1.90;P = 0.016) in PDAC patients. Furthermore, ciRS-7 knockdown suppressed cell proliferation and invasion of PDAC cells( P < 0.05), and the downregulation of ciRS-7 resulted in miR-7 overexpression and subsequent inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3). Conclusions: Circular RNA ciRS-7 plays an oncogene role in PDAC, partly by targeting miR-7 and regulating the EGFR/STAT3 signaling pathway.

The China Alzheimer Report 2022

China’s population has rapidly aged over the recent decades of social and economic development as neurodegenerative disorders have proliferated,especially Alzheimer’s disease(AD)and related dementias(ADRD).AD’s incidence rate,morbidity,and mortality have steadily increased to make it presently the fifth leading cause of death among urban and rural residents in China and magnify the resulting financial burdens on individuals,families and society.The‘Healthy China Action’plan of 2019-2030 promotes the transition from disease treatment to health maintenance for this expanding population with ADRD.This report describes related epidemiological trends,evaluates the economic burden of the disease,outlines current clinical diagnosis and treatment status and delineates existing available public health resources.More specifically,it examines the public health impact of ADRD,including prevalence,mortality,costs,usage of care,and the overall effect on caregivers and society.In addition,this special report presents technical guidance and supports for the prevention and treatment of AD,provides expertise to guide relevant governmental healthcare policy development and suggests an information platform for international exchange and cooperation.

Benefits of early ambulation within 24 h after total knee arthroplasty:a multicenter retrospective cohort study in China

Background:Postoperative care has been evolving since the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)was introduced in China.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of early ambulation within 24h after unilateral total knee arthroplasty(TKA)on postoperative rehabilitation and costs in a Chinese population.Methods:This cohort study of patients with knee osteoarthritis who had undergone TKA at 24 large teaching hospitals between January 2014 and November 2016 involved 2687 patients who began ambulating within 24h(Group A)and 3761 patients who began ambulating later than 24h(Group B).The outcome measurements,such as length of stay(LOS),total hospitalization costs,dynamic pain level,knee flexion range of motion(ROM),results of the 12-Item Short Form Survey(SF-12),incidence of thromboembolic events and other complications,were recorded and compared.Results:The early ambulation group(Group A)had a shorter LOS and lower hospitalization costs and pain levels than the late ambulation group(Group B).There was a favorable effect in enhancing ROM for patients in Group A compared with patients in Group B.In Group A,patients had significantly higher postoperative SF-12 scores than those in Group B.The incidence of deep venous thrombosis(DVT)and pulmonary infection was significantly lower in Group A than in Group B.The incidence of pulmonary embolism(PE)and other complications did not differ between the two groups.Conclusions:Early ambulation within 24h after TKA was associated with reduced LOS,improved knee function,lower hospitalization costs and lower incidence of DVT and pulmonary infection in the Chinese population.

非洲猪瘟背景下的三元商品母猪养殖策略

非洲猪瘟病毒(African swine fever virus,ASFV)是一种病毒分子巨大且复杂的DNA病毒,在无有效疫苗的情况下,会引起高度传染性且通常致命的猪瘟。目前非洲猪瘟(African swine fever,ASF)导致我国母猪存栏大幅度下降,猪场引种面临了巨大的生物安全风险,采用三元商品母猪留种成为了一种较好的选择。文章结合生产实践,旨在为三元商品母猪的饲养管理和营养调控提供指导意见。

Reliability Assessment for the Solenoid Valve of a High-Speed Train Braking System under Small Sample Size

Reliability assessment of the braking system in a high?speed train under small sample size and zero?failure data is veryimportant for safe operation. Traditional reliability assessment methods are only performed well under conditions of large sample size and complete failure data,which lead to large deviation under conditions of small sample size and zero?failure data. To improve this problem,a new Bayesian method is proposed. Based on the characteristics of the solenoid valve in the braking system of a high?speed train,the modified Weibull distribution is selected to describe the failure rate over the entire lifetime. Based on the assumption of a binomial distribution for the failure probability at censored time,a concave method is employed to obtain the relationships between accumulation failure prob?abilities. A numerical simulation is performed to compare the results of the proposed method with those obtained from maximum likelihood estimation,and to illustrate that the proposed Bayesian model exhibits a better accuracy for the expectation value when the sample size is less than 12. Finally,the robustness of the model is demonstrated by obtaining the reliability indicators for a numerical case involving the solenoid valve of the braking system,which shows that the change in the reliability and failure rate among the di erent hyperparameters is small. The method is provided to avoid misleading of subjective information and improve accuracy of reliability assessment under condi?tions of small sample size and zero?failure data.

The effect of adjuvant chemotherapy in resectable cholangiocarcinoma: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Background: The benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable cholangiocarcinoma remains unclear due to the lack of randomized control studies. This study aimed to investigate the possible benefit of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable cholangiocarcinoma. Data sources: Relevant research articles published before 1 st March 2018 in Pub Med, Embase and the Cochrane library databases were retrieved. Published data were extracted and analyzed by RevMan 5.3, and the results were presented as hazard ratios(HRs) [95% confidence intervals(CI)] and forest plots. Results: One prospective and eighteen retrospective studies were included, with a total number of 11,458 patients, 4696 of whom received postoperative chemotherapy. There was a significant improvement of the overall survival(OS) for patients who underwent operation + adjuvant chemotherapy compared to those who underwent operation alone(HR = 0.61; P < 0.001). Subgroup analyses show that the postoperative chemotherapy group compared with operation alone group are indicated as follows: hilar cholangiocarcinoma group(HR = 0.60; P < 0.001), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma group(HR = 0.60; P < 0.001), R1 resection group(HR = 0.71; P = 0.04), LN-positive diagnosis group(HR = 0.58; P < 0.001), gemcitabine-based chemotherapy group(HR = 0.42; P < 0.001), distal cholangiocarcinoma group(HR = 0.48; P = 0.17), R0 resection group(HR = 0.69; P = 0.43), and 5-flurouracil-based chemotherapy group(HR = 0.90; P = 0.66), respectively. Conclusions: Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy can improve the OS in intrahepatic and hilar cholangiocarcinoma patients. However, distal cholangiocarcinoma patients gain no benefit from postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. Prospective randomized trials are warranted in order to define the standard chemotherapy regimen.

Boudouard reaction driven by thermal plasma for efficient CO2 conversion and energy storage

Conversion of CO2 into CO using plasma processing powered by renewable energy is a promising method to convert intermittent sustainable electricity into storable chemical energy.Despite extensive research efforts worldwide,there is currently no process that achieves economically viable values for both CO2 conversion fraction and energy recovery efficiency simultaneously.Here we demonstrate that a process that utilizes the Boudouard reaction,CO^2++C→2 CO,driven by a thermal plasma allows both 95%CO2 conversion to CO and energy recovery efficiency of 70%,values far higher than seen so far.By comparing the conversion process with and without CO2 excitation by a plasma and by using optical emission spectroscopy we show that the improved performance is due to a novel mode of operation where CO2 is pyrolyzed into an active mixture of CO,O and O2 by an arc discharge which is then introduced into a fixed bed to interact with carbon material.In this way,the free oxygen in the mixture combusts with carbon to form CO,and residual plasma excited CO2 is reduced by carbon.In the overall process,the endothermic Boudouard reaction is partially replaced by an exothermic reaction,and the excess electric energy to produce CO2 plasma is reused in the carbon bed.

Laparoscopy-assisted D2 radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer (Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis)

Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy has been increasingly applied in China. However, how to reduce surgery-related trauma, shorten operative time and achieve the long-term prognosis equal to the conventional open surgery is still hot research topics. Along with the change in learning curve and the optimization of endoscopic techniques, laparoscopic lymph node dissection can achieve or even exceed the extent that can be achieved in open surgery. Therefore, it has gradually replaced the conventional digestive tract reconstruction using an auxiliary incision. By completing the laparoscopic digestive tract reconstruction with EndoGIA, we describe the laparoscopy-assisted D2 radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer （Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis）.

GOMA:functional enrichment analysis tool based on GO modules

Analyzing the function of gene sets is a critical step in interpreting the results of high-throughput experiments in systems biology. A variety of enrichment analysis tools have been developed in recent years, but most output a long list of significantly enriched terms that are often redundant, making it difficult to extract the most meaningful functions. In this paper, we present GOMA, a novel enrichment analysis method based on the new concept of enriched functional Gene Ontology (GO) modules. With this method, we systematically revealed functional GO modules, i.e., groups of functionally similar GO terms, via an optimization model and then ranked them by enrichment scores. Our new method simplifies enrichment analysis results by reducing redundancy, thereby preventing inconsistent enrichment results among functionally similar terms and providing more biologically meaningful results.