Objective To observe the dynamic impacts of shock waves on the severity of lung injury in rats with different injury distances.Methods Simulate open-field shock waves;detect the biomechanical effects of explosion sour...Objective To observe the dynamic impacts of shock waves on the severity of lung injury in rats with different injury distances.Methods Simulate open-field shock waves;detect the biomechanical effects of explosion sources at distances of 40,44,and 48 cm from rats;and examine the changes in the gross anatomy of the lungs,lung wet/dry weight ratio,hemoglobin concentration,blood gas analysis,and pathology.Results Biomechanical parameters such as the overpressure peak and impulse were gradually attenuated with an increase in the injury distance.The lung tissue hemorrhage,edema,oxygenation index,and pathology changed more significantly for the 40 cm group than for the 44 and 48 cm groups.The overpressure peak and impulse were significantly higher for the 40 cm group than for the 44 and 48 cm groups(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The animal mortality was significantly higher for the 40 cm group than for the other two groups(41.2%vs.17.8%and 10.0%,P<0.05).The healing time of injured lung tissues for the 40 cm group was longer than those for the 44 and 48 cm groups.Conclusions The effects of simulated open-field shock waves on the severity of lung injuries in rats were correlated with the injury distances,the peak overpressure,and the overpressure impulse.展开更多
Xinqiao Gully is located in the area of the 2008 Wenchuan M_(s)8.0 earthquake in Sichuan province,China.Based on the investigation of the 2023"6-26"Xinqiao Gully debris flow event,this study assessed the eff...Xinqiao Gully is located in the area of the 2008 Wenchuan M_(s)8.0 earthquake in Sichuan province,China.Based on the investigation of the 2023"6-26"Xinqiao Gully debris flow event,this study assessed the effectiveness of the debris flow control project and evaluated the debris flow hazards.Through field investigation and numerical simulation methods,the indicators of flow intensity reduction rate and storage capacity fullness were proposed to quantify the effectiveness of the engineering measures in the debris flow event.The simulation results show that the debris flow control project reduced the flow intensity by41.05%to 64.61%.The storage capacity of the dam decreases gradually from upstream to the mouth of the gully,thus effectively intercepting and controlling the debris flow.By evaluating the debris flow of different recurrence intervals,further measures are recommended for managing debris flow events.展开更多
BACKGROUND B56εis a regulatory subunit of the serine/threonine protein phosphatase 2A,which is abnormally expressed in tumors and regulates various tumor cell functions.At present,the application of B56εin pan-cance...BACKGROUND B56εis a regulatory subunit of the serine/threonine protein phosphatase 2A,which is abnormally expressed in tumors and regulates various tumor cell functions.At present,the application of B56εin pan-cancer lacks a comprehensive analysis,and its role and mechanism in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)are still unclear.The Cancer Genome Atlas,Genotype-Tissue Expression,Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis,and Tumor Immune Estimation Resource databases were used to analyze B56εexpression,prognostic mutations,somatic copy number alterations,and tumor immune characteristics in 33 tumors.The relationships between B56εexpression levels and drug sensitivity,immuno-therapy,immune checkpoints,and human leukocyte antigen(HLA)-related genes were further analyzed.Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)was performed to reveal the role of B56εin HCC.The Cell Counting Kit-8,plate cloning,wound healing,and transwell assays were conducted to assess the effects of B56εinterference on the malignant behavior of HCC cells.RESULTS In most tumors,B56εexpression was upregulated,and high B56εexpression was a risk factor for adrenocortical cancer,HCC,pancreatic adenocarcinoma,and pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma(all P<0.05).B56εexpression levels were correlated with a variety of immune cells,such as T helper 17 cells,B cells,and macro-phages.There was a positive correlation between B56εexpression levels with immune checkpoint genes and HLA-related genes(all P<0.05).The expression of B56εwas negatively correlated with the sensitivity of most chemotherapy drugs,but a small number showed a positive correlation(all P<0.05).GSEA analysis showed that B56εexpression was related to the cancer pathway,p53 downstream pathway,and interleukin-mediated signaling in HCC.Knockdown of B56εexpression in HCC cells inhibited the proliferation,migration,and invasion capacity of tumor cells.Core Tip:The expression of protein phosphatase 2A(PP2A)subunit B56εis up-regulated in most tumors,and its high expression is a risk factor for adrenocortical cancer,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),pancreatic adenocarcinoma,and pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.B56εexpression levels correlate with immune cells,immune checkpoint genes,human leukocyte antigen-related genes,and the sensitivity of chemotherapy drugs.In HCC,B56εexpression is related to the cancer pathway.Knockdown of B56εexpression in HCC cells can inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion capacity of tumor cells.Our study supports PP2A subunit B56εas a prognostic marker and potential therapeutic target for HCC.展开更多
基金supported by the Major Project of Military Logistical Support Department[grant number AWS15J003and ALB19J001]。
文摘Objective To observe the dynamic impacts of shock waves on the severity of lung injury in rats with different injury distances.Methods Simulate open-field shock waves;detect the biomechanical effects of explosion sources at distances of 40,44,and 48 cm from rats;and examine the changes in the gross anatomy of the lungs,lung wet/dry weight ratio,hemoglobin concentration,blood gas analysis,and pathology.Results Biomechanical parameters such as the overpressure peak and impulse were gradually attenuated with an increase in the injury distance.The lung tissue hemorrhage,edema,oxygenation index,and pathology changed more significantly for the 40 cm group than for the 44 and 48 cm groups.The overpressure peak and impulse were significantly higher for the 40 cm group than for the 44 and 48 cm groups(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The animal mortality was significantly higher for the 40 cm group than for the other two groups(41.2%vs.17.8%and 10.0%,P<0.05).The healing time of injured lung tissues for the 40 cm group was longer than those for the 44 and 48 cm groups.Conclusions The effects of simulated open-field shock waves on the severity of lung injuries in rats were correlated with the injury distances,the peak overpressure,and the overpressure impulse.
基金supported by the project of the China Geological Survey(No.DD20221746)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41101086)。
文摘Xinqiao Gully is located in the area of the 2008 Wenchuan M_(s)8.0 earthquake in Sichuan province,China.Based on the investigation of the 2023"6-26"Xinqiao Gully debris flow event,this study assessed the effectiveness of the debris flow control project and evaluated the debris flow hazards.Through field investigation and numerical simulation methods,the indicators of flow intensity reduction rate and storage capacity fullness were proposed to quantify the effectiveness of the engineering measures in the debris flow event.The simulation results show that the debris flow control project reduced the flow intensity by41.05%to 64.61%.The storage capacity of the dam decreases gradually from upstream to the mouth of the gully,thus effectively intercepting and controlling the debris flow.By evaluating the debris flow of different recurrence intervals,further measures are recommended for managing debris flow events.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82060621,82060607,and 82260664Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province,No.2020GXNSFDA297010 and 2020GXNSFAA297142Key Science and Technology Research and Development Program Project of Guangxi,No.AB22035017。
文摘BACKGROUND B56εis a regulatory subunit of the serine/threonine protein phosphatase 2A,which is abnormally expressed in tumors and regulates various tumor cell functions.At present,the application of B56εin pan-cancer lacks a comprehensive analysis,and its role and mechanism in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)are still unclear.The Cancer Genome Atlas,Genotype-Tissue Expression,Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis,and Tumor Immune Estimation Resource databases were used to analyze B56εexpression,prognostic mutations,somatic copy number alterations,and tumor immune characteristics in 33 tumors.The relationships between B56εexpression levels and drug sensitivity,immuno-therapy,immune checkpoints,and human leukocyte antigen(HLA)-related genes were further analyzed.Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)was performed to reveal the role of B56εin HCC.The Cell Counting Kit-8,plate cloning,wound healing,and transwell assays were conducted to assess the effects of B56εinterference on the malignant behavior of HCC cells.RESULTS In most tumors,B56εexpression was upregulated,and high B56εexpression was a risk factor for adrenocortical cancer,HCC,pancreatic adenocarcinoma,and pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma(all P<0.05).B56εexpression levels were correlated with a variety of immune cells,such as T helper 17 cells,B cells,and macro-phages.There was a positive correlation between B56εexpression levels with immune checkpoint genes and HLA-related genes(all P<0.05).The expression of B56εwas negatively correlated with the sensitivity of most chemotherapy drugs,but a small number showed a positive correlation(all P<0.05).GSEA analysis showed that B56εexpression was related to the cancer pathway,p53 downstream pathway,and interleukin-mediated signaling in HCC.Knockdown of B56εexpression in HCC cells inhibited the proliferation,migration,and invasion capacity of tumor cells.Core Tip:The expression of protein phosphatase 2A(PP2A)subunit B56εis up-regulated in most tumors,and its high expression is a risk factor for adrenocortical cancer,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),pancreatic adenocarcinoma,and pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.B56εexpression levels correlate with immune cells,immune checkpoint genes,human leukocyte antigen-related genes,and the sensitivity of chemotherapy drugs.In HCC,B56εexpression is related to the cancer pathway.Knockdown of B56εexpression in HCC cells can inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion capacity of tumor cells.Our study supports PP2A subunit B56εas a prognostic marker and potential therapeutic target for HCC.
