To investigate the role of AQP9 in brain edema, the expression of AQP9 in an infectious rat brain edema model induced by the injection of lipopolysaccharide （LPS） was examined. Immuno- histochemistry and reverse tra...To investigate the role of AQP9 in brain edema, the expression of AQP9 in an infectious rat brain edema model induced by the injection of lipopolysaccharide （LPS） was examined. Immuno- histochemistry and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） analysis demonstrated that the expressions of AQP9 mRNA and protein at all observed intervals were significantly increased in LPS-treated animals in comparison with the control animals. Time-course analysis showed that the first signs of blood-brain barrier disruption and the increase of brain water content in LPS-treated animals were evident 6 h after LPS injection, with maximum value appearing at 12 h, which coincided with the expression profiles of AQP9 mRNA and protein in LPS-treated animals. The further correlation analysis revealed strong positive correlations among the brain water content, the disruption of the blood-brain barrier and the enhanced expressions of AQP9 mRNA and protein in LPS-treated animals. These results suggested that the regulation of AQP9 expression may play im- portant roles in water movement and in brain metabolic homeostasis associated with the pathophysi- ology of brain edema induced by LPS injection.展开更多
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are neuroinflammatory demyelinating disorders that lead to permanent visual loss and motor dysfunction.To date,no effective treatment exists as the exact causative mechanism rem...Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are neuroinflammatory demyelinating disorders that lead to permanent visual loss and motor dysfunction.To date,no effective treatment exists as the exact causative mechanism remains unknown.Therefore,experimental models of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are essential for exploring its pathogenesis and in screening for therapeutic targets.Since most patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are seropositive for IgG autoantibodies against aquaporin-4,which is highly expressed on the membrane of astrocyte endfeet,most current experimental models are based on aquaporin-4-IgG that initially targets astrocytes.These experimental models have successfully simulated many pathological features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,such as aquaporin-4 loss,astrocytopathy,granulocyte and macrophage infiltration,complement activation,demyelination,and neuronal loss;however,they do not fully capture the pathological process of human neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.In this review,we summarize the currently known pathogenic mechanisms and the development of associated experimental models in vitro,ex vivo,and in vivo for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,suggest potential pathogenic mechanisms for further investigation,and provide guidance on experimental model choices.In addition,this review summarizes the latest information on pathologies and therapies for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders based on experimental models of aquaporin-4-IgG-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,offering further therapeutic targets and a theoretical basis for clinical trials.展开更多
Acetyltransferases,required to transfer an acetyl group on protein are highly conserved proteins that play a crucial role in development and disease.Protein acetylation is a common post-translational modification pivo...Acetyltransferases,required to transfer an acetyl group on protein are highly conserved proteins that play a crucial role in development and disease.Protein acetylation is a common post-translational modification pivotal to basic cellular processes.Close to 80%-90%of proteins are acetylated during translation,which is an irreversible process that affects protein structure,function,life,and localization.In this review,we have discussed the various N-acetyltransferases present in humans,their function,and how they might play a role in diseases.Furthermore,we have focused on N-acetyltransferase 9 and its role in microtubule stability.We have shed light on how N-acetyltransferase 9 and acetylation of proteins can potentially play a role in neurodegenerative diseases.We have specifically discussed the N-acetyltransferase 9-acetylation independent function and regulation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling and microtubule stability during development and neurodegeneration.展开更多
支持等式测试的标识加密(identity-based encryption with equality test, IBEET)体制解决了传统等式测试方案中证书管理的问题,得到了广泛的关注.但现有的IBEET体制难以抵抗渗透攻击,且都是基于国外密码算法设计,不具有自主知识产权....支持等式测试的标识加密(identity-based encryption with equality test, IBEET)体制解决了传统等式测试方案中证书管理的问题,得到了广泛的关注.但现有的IBEET体制难以抵抗渗透攻击,且都是基于国外密码算法设计,不具有自主知识产权.基于此,提出一种支持等式测试并具有密码逆向防火墙的SM9标识加密方案(SM9 identity-based encryption scheme with equality test and cryptographic reverse firewalls, SM9-IBEET-CRF).该方案在用户与云服务器的上行信道间部署密码逆向防火墙(cryptographic reverse firewalls,CRF),对用户发出的信息执行重随机化以达到抵抗渗透攻击的作用.该方案拓展国密算法SM9至IBEET领域中,提升其运行效率并丰富国密算法在云计算领域的研究.给出了SM9-IBEET-CRF的形式化定义和安全模型,并在随机预言机模型中考虑2种不同的敌手将此方案在选择密文攻击下的不可区分性与单向性分别形式化地规约到BDH困难假设上.同时,该方案通过考虑第3种敌手证明CRF的部署为其带来维持功能性、保留安全性以及抵抗渗透性.实验仿真和分析结果展示了该方案的有效性.展开更多
基金supported by a grant for Scientific Research Program from the Health Bureau of Henan Province (No.200202)
文摘To investigate the role of AQP9 in brain edema, the expression of AQP9 in an infectious rat brain edema model induced by the injection of lipopolysaccharide （LPS） was examined. Immuno- histochemistry and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） analysis demonstrated that the expressions of AQP9 mRNA and protein at all observed intervals were significantly increased in LPS-treated animals in comparison with the control animals. Time-course analysis showed that the first signs of blood-brain barrier disruption and the increase of brain water content in LPS-treated animals were evident 6 h after LPS injection, with maximum value appearing at 12 h, which coincided with the expression profiles of AQP9 mRNA and protein in LPS-treated animals. The further correlation analysis revealed strong positive correlations among the brain water content, the disruption of the blood-brain barrier and the enhanced expressions of AQP9 mRNA and protein in LPS-treated animals. These results suggested that the regulation of AQP9 expression may play im- portant roles in water movement and in brain metabolic homeostasis associated with the pathophysi- ology of brain edema induced by LPS injection.
文摘Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are neuroinflammatory demyelinating disorders that lead to permanent visual loss and motor dysfunction.To date,no effective treatment exists as the exact causative mechanism remains unknown.Therefore,experimental models of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are essential for exploring its pathogenesis and in screening for therapeutic targets.Since most patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders are seropositive for IgG autoantibodies against aquaporin-4,which is highly expressed on the membrane of astrocyte endfeet,most current experimental models are based on aquaporin-4-IgG that initially targets astrocytes.These experimental models have successfully simulated many pathological features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,such as aquaporin-4 loss,astrocytopathy,granulocyte and macrophage infiltration,complement activation,demyelination,and neuronal loss;however,they do not fully capture the pathological process of human neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.In this review,we summarize the currently known pathogenic mechanisms and the development of associated experimental models in vitro,ex vivo,and in vivo for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,suggest potential pathogenic mechanisms for further investigation,and provide guidance on experimental model choices.In addition,this review summarizes the latest information on pathologies and therapies for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders based on experimental models of aquaporin-4-IgG-seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders,offering further therapeutic targets and a theoretical basis for clinical trials.
基金supported by 1RO1EY032959-01 and RO1 supplement from NIH,Schuellein Chair Endowment Fund and STEM Catalyst Grant from the University of Dayton(to AS).
文摘Acetyltransferases,required to transfer an acetyl group on protein are highly conserved proteins that play a crucial role in development and disease.Protein acetylation is a common post-translational modification pivotal to basic cellular processes.Close to 80%-90%of proteins are acetylated during translation,which is an irreversible process that affects protein structure,function,life,and localization.In this review,we have discussed the various N-acetyltransferases present in humans,their function,and how they might play a role in diseases.Furthermore,we have focused on N-acetyltransferase 9 and its role in microtubule stability.We have shed light on how N-acetyltransferase 9 and acetylation of proteins can potentially play a role in neurodegenerative diseases.We have specifically discussed the N-acetyltransferase 9-acetylation independent function and regulation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling and microtubule stability during development and neurodegeneration.
文摘支持等式测试的标识加密(identity-based encryption with equality test, IBEET)体制解决了传统等式测试方案中证书管理的问题,得到了广泛的关注.但现有的IBEET体制难以抵抗渗透攻击,且都是基于国外密码算法设计,不具有自主知识产权.基于此,提出一种支持等式测试并具有密码逆向防火墙的SM9标识加密方案(SM9 identity-based encryption scheme with equality test and cryptographic reverse firewalls, SM9-IBEET-CRF).该方案在用户与云服务器的上行信道间部署密码逆向防火墙(cryptographic reverse firewalls,CRF),对用户发出的信息执行重随机化以达到抵抗渗透攻击的作用.该方案拓展国密算法SM9至IBEET领域中,提升其运行效率并丰富国密算法在云计算领域的研究.给出了SM9-IBEET-CRF的形式化定义和安全模型,并在随机预言机模型中考虑2种不同的敌手将此方案在选择密文攻击下的不可区分性与单向性分别形式化地规约到BDH困难假设上.同时,该方案通过考虑第3种敌手证明CRF的部署为其带来维持功能性、保留安全性以及抵抗渗透性.实验仿真和分析结果展示了该方案的有效性.
