BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium,particularly prevalent in elderly patients after abdominal cancer surgery,presents significant challenges in clinical management.AIM To develop a synthetic minority oversampling techn...BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium,particularly prevalent in elderly patients after abdominal cancer surgery,presents significant challenges in clinical management.AIM To develop a synthetic minority oversampling technique(SMOTE)-based model for predicting postoperative delirium in elderly abdominal cancer patients.METHODS In this retrospective cohort study,we analyzed data from 611 elderly patients who underwent abdominal malignant tumor surgery at our hospital between September 2020 and October 2022.The incidence of postoperative delirium was recorded for 7 d post-surgery.Patients were divided into delirium and non-delirium groups based on the occurrence of postoperative delirium or not.A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify risk factors and develop a predictive model for postoperative delirium.The SMOTE technique was applied to enhance the model by oversampling the delirium cases.The model’s predictive accuracy was then validated.RESULTS In our study involving 611 elderly patients with abdominal malignant tumors,multivariate logistic regression analysis identified significant risk factors for postoperative delirium.These included the Charlson comorbidity index,American Society of Anesthesiologists classification,history of cerebrovascular disease,surgical duration,perioperative blood transfusion,and postoperative pain score.The incidence rate of postoperative delirium in our study was 22.91%.The original predictive model(P1)exhibited an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.862.In comparison,the SMOTE-based logistic early warning model(P2),which utilized the SMOTE oversampling algorithm,showed a slightly lower but comparable area under the curve of 0.856,suggesting no significant difference in performance between the two predictive approaches.CONCLUSION This study confirms that the SMOTE-enhanced predictive model for postoperative delirium in elderly abdominal tumor patients shows performance equivalent to that of traditional methods,effectively addressing data imbalance.展开更多
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) r...Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression can be used as a rapid analytical method to simultaneously quantify L-glutamic acid (L- GIu) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in a biotransformation process and to guide the optimization of production conditions when the merits of NIRS are combined with response surface methodology. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) reference analysis was performed by the o-phthaldialdehyde pre-column derivatization. NIRS measurements of two batches of 141 samples were firstly analyzed by PLS with several spectral pre-processing methods. Compared with those of the HPLC reference analysis, the resulting determination coefficients (R2), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and residual predictive deviation (RPD) of the external validation for the L-GIu concentration were 99.5%, 1.62 g/L, and 11.3, respectively. For the GABA concentration, R2, RMSEP, and RPD were 99.8%, 4.00 g/L, and 16.4, respectively. This NIRS model was then used to optimize the biotransformation process through a Box- Behnken experimental design. Under the optimal conditions without pH adjustment, 200 gjL L-GIu could be catalyzed by 7148 U/L glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) to GABA, reaching 99% conversion at the fifth hour. NIRS analysis provided timely information on the conversion from L-GIu to GABA. The results suggest that the NIRS model can not only be used for the routine profiling of enzymatic conversion, providing a simple and effective method of monitoring the biotransformation process of GABA, but also be considered to be an optimal tool to guide the optimization of production conditions.展开更多
In this paper,we propose a theoretical model of the surface plasmon resonance-based optical fiber biosensor for detecting glucose concentration.The Au/ZnO/WS2 multilayer film is coated around optical fiber.Compared wi...In this paper,we propose a theoretical model of the surface plasmon resonance-based optical fiber biosensor for detecting glucose concentration.The Au/ZnO/WS2 multilayer film is coated around optical fiber.Compared with the conventional surface plasmon resonance sensor,WS2 material can increase the sensitivity of the biosensor.The absorption capacity of WS2 is used to load glucose oxidase by forming a sensitive area to recognize glucose.Refractive index of the solution is calculated and then the concentration of the glucose can be obtained by the correspondence between refractive index and glucose concentration.The highest sensitivity of the SPR biosensor with a structure of 40-nm Au/5-nm ZnO/14 layers of WS2 is 4310 nm/RIU.The proposed WS2-based SPR fiber biosensor has a unique effect on the detection of glucose concentration.It is expected to have potential applications in future medical blood glucose concentration detection.展开更多
TSSK6 is a member of the testis-specific serine/threonine kinase family. Male Tssk6 knockout mice are infertile owing to sperrnatogenic impairment,including sperm count reduction,a decrease in motile sperm number and ...TSSK6 is a member of the testis-specific serine/threonine kinase family. Male Tssk6 knockout mice are infertile owing to sperrnatogenic impairment,including sperm count reduction,a decrease in motile sperm number and motility rates,and an increase in the number of sperms with abnormal morphology. We investigated the possible association between variations oftbe TSSK6 gene and spermatogenic impairment in humans. Mutation screening of TSSK6 was carried out in 519 patients with azoospermia (n = 273) or severe oligozoospermia (n = 246) and in 359 controls with normozoospermia by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography and DNA sequencing. The frequencies of alleles and genotypes of gene polymorphism were compared between patients and controls. A novel triallelic polymorphism in TSSK6,c.822+126T〉G/C,was identified. The frequencies of genotype TT and allele T were increased dramatically in infertile patients compared with controls,whereas genotype TG,allele G and allele C frequencies were significantly higher in controls than in patients. Further study revealed that the allele C frequency of controls was remarkably higher than that of patients with oligospermia. Our findings,for the first time,suggested an association of c.822+I26T〉G/C in TSSK6 with spermatogenic impairment in humans in which allele T may be a risk factor for male infertility,while alleles C and G may decrease susceptibility to male infertility.展开更多
The crystallographic and magnetic properties are presented for van der Waals antiferromagnetic FePS_3. High-quality single crystals of millimeter size have been successfully synthesized through the chemical vapor tran...The crystallographic and magnetic properties are presented for van der Waals antiferromagnetic FePS_3. High-quality single crystals of millimeter size have been successfully synthesized through the chemical vapor transport method. The layered structure and cleavability of the compound are apparent, which are beneficial for a potential exploration of the interesting low dimensional magnetism, as well as for incorporation of FePS_3 into van der Waals heterostructures. For the sake of completeness, we have measured both direct current(dc) and alternating current(ac) magnetic susceptibility.The paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition occurs at approximately T_N 115 K. The effective moment is larger than the spin-only effective moment, suggesting that an orbital contribution to the total angular momentum of the Fe^(2+) could be present. The ac susceptibility is independent of frequency, which means that the spin freezing effect is excluded.Strong anisotropy of out-of-plane and in-plane susceptibility has been shown, demonstrating the Ising-type magnetic order in FePS_3 system.展开更多
The most effective treatment for postoperative pain is to reduce it by preventing or reducing the sensitivity and sensory disturbance on the central nervous system during the operation,prolonging the pain-relief time ...The most effective treatment for postoperative pain is to reduce it by preventing or reducing the sensitivity and sensory disturbance on the central nervous system during the operation,prolonging the pain-relief time and reducing the use of analgesics.Preemptive analgesia refers to the intervention of central neuraxis sensitization and peripheral sensitization to prevent the expansion and spread of pain,so as to achieve postoperative pain-relief.In postoperative patient-controlled analgesia,preemptive analgesia has become a common treatment method for anesthesiologists.However,the clinical specifications for advanced analgesia are still lacking.Based on this,this paper reviews the use of advanced analgesia drugs and their clinical applications.展开更多
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients is a common complication after surgical anesthesia.The occurrence of complications is also related to many other factors,and the cause is still unclear.This pape...Postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients is a common complication after surgical anesthesia.The occurrence of complications is also related to many other factors,and the cause is still unclear.This paper reviews the influencing factors and corresponding measures for postoperative cognitive function of elderly patients caused by anesthesia.展开更多
The clinical benefit of combination therapy is significant,but it is not easy to define the mechanism of complexity and diversity.Previous studies illustrate that phillygenin(Phi)binds in the allosteric inhibit pocket...The clinical benefit of combination therapy is significant,but it is not easy to define the mechanism of complexity and diversity.Previous studies illustrate that phillygenin(Phi)binds in the allosteric inhibit pocket of protein kinase B(AKT),and swertiamarin(Swe)acts on the pleckstrin homology(PH)domain of AKT.However,the combined synergistic effect of relieving the inflammatory response has yet to be elucidated.Based on high sensitivity,specificity and fast-responsibility fluorescent sensors,the Förster resonance energy transfer(FRET)technique offers a route to provide clear insights into physiological and pathological processes.In the study,molecular docking,the fluorescent probes of Phi and Swe for FRET were designed and synthesized.FRET analysis shown that Swe and Phi concurrently acted on the PH domain and allosterically inhibited pocket of AKT,respectively.The combination of Swe and Phi significantly increased the heat stability of AKT and decreased protease-induced degeneration.In lipopolysaccharides(LPS)-induced mice and cells,the combination arrested AKT activation,nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)phosphorylation,and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-8.In conclusion,FRET revealed Phi and Swe concurrently targeted AKT on different domains and the combination of Phi and Swe enhanced the anti-inflammatory effect.展开更多
Berberine(BBR) is the primary alkaloid compound of the heat-clearing traditional Chinese medicine Huanglian(Coptis chinensis) and exerts regulatory effects on energy metabolism. However, the specific targets and molec...Berberine(BBR) is the primary alkaloid compound of the heat-clearing traditional Chinese medicine Huanglian(Coptis chinensis) and exerts regulatory effects on energy metabolism. However, the specific targets and molecular mechanisms are not clear. In this paper, the BBR-affected energy metabolism pathway was screened by nontargeted metabolomics, and a BBR-derived photoaffinity labeled(PAL) probe was designed to identify potential targets via a chemical proteomics approach. NDUFV1, a subunit of complex Ⅰ on mitochondria, was identified as a potential target of BBR. In the respiratory chain, BBR suppressed the activity of complex Ⅰ, reduced the electrochemical potential in the mitochondrial intermembrane and inhibited the generation of ATP and heat via competitive binding with NDUFV1. The results illustrated the underlying mechanism of BBR in the downregulation of energy metabolism.展开更多
This study assessed the effects of a simulated high-altitude environment on the reproductive system of prepubertal male rats and the reversibility of these effects upon return to a normal environment.Three-week-old ma...This study assessed the effects of a simulated high-altitude environment on the reproductive system of prepubertal male rats and the reversibility of these effects upon return to a normal environment.Three-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly allocated to 4 groups that were exposed to different conditions:a normal environment for 6 weeks and 12 weeks,respectively,hypobaric hypoxia for 6 weeks,and hypobaric hypoxia for 6 weeks followed by a normal environment for 6 weeks.Multiple pathophysiological parameters were evaluated at the histological,endocrine,and molecular levels.Hypobaric hypoxia exposure for 6 weeks during the prepubertal phase significantly altered physiological parameters,body functions,blood indices,and reproductive potential.Six weeks after returning to a normal environment,the damaged reproductive functions partially recovered due to compensatory mechanisms.However,several changes were not reversed after returning to a normal environment for 6 weeks,including disorders of body development and metabolism,increased red blood cells,increased fasting blood glucose,abnormal blood lipid metabolism,decreased testicular and epididymis weights,abnormal reproductive hormone levels,excessive apoptosis of reproductive cells,and decreased sperm concentration.In summary,a hypobaric hypoxic environment significantly impaired the reproductive function of prepubertal male rats,and a return to normal conditions during the postpubertal phase did not fully recover these impairments.展开更多
Objective:Phenolic acids widely exist in the human diet and exert beneficial effects such as improving glucose metabolism.It is not clear whether phenolic acids or their metabolites play a major role in vivo.In this s...Objective:Phenolic acids widely exist in the human diet and exert beneficial effects such as improving glucose metabolism.It is not clear whether phenolic acids or their metabolites play a major role in vivo.In this study,caffeic acid(CA)and ferulic acid(FA),the two most ingested phenolic acids,and their glucuronic acid metabolites,caffeic-4’-O-glucuronide(CA4G)and ferulic-4’-O-glucuronide(FA4G),were investigated.Methods:Three insulin resistance models in vitro were established by using TNF-a,insulin and palmitic acid(PA)in HepG2 cells,respectively.We compared the effects of FA,FA4G,CA and CA4G on glucose metabolism in these models by measuring the glucose consumption levels.The potential targets and related pathways were predicted by network pharmacology.Fluorescence quenching measurement was used to analyze the binding between the compounds and the predicted target.To investigate the binding mode,molecular docking was performed.Then,we performed membrane recruitment assays of the AKT pleckstrin homology(PH)domain with the help of the PH-GFP plasmid.AKT enzymatic activity was determined to compare the effects between the metabolites with their parent compounds.Finally,the downstream signaling pathway of AKT was investigated by Western blot analysis.Results:The results showed that CA4G and FA4G were more potent than their parent compounds in increasing glucose consumption.AKT was predicted to be the key target of CA4G and FA4G by network pharmacology analysis.The fluorescence quenching test confirmed the more potent binding to AKT of the two metabolites compared to their parent compounds.The molecular docking results indicated that the carbonyl group in the glucuronic acid structure of CA4G and FA4G might bind to the PH domain of AKT at the key Arg-25 site.CA4G and FA4G inhibited the translocation of the AKT PH domain to the membrane,while increasing the activity of AKT.Western blot analysis demonstrated that the metabolites could increase the phosphorylation of AKT and downstream glycogen synthase kinase 3βin the AKT signaling pathway to increase glucose consumption.Conclusion:In conclusion,our results suggested that the metabolites of phenolic acids,which contain glucuronic acid,are the key active substances and that they activate AKT by targeting the PH domain,thus improving glucose metabolism.展开更多
Mitochondria are essential for eukaryotic life as powerhouses for energy metabolism. Excessive mitochondrial hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species(ROS) production have been associated with aging, cancer,neurodegene...Mitochondria are essential for eukaryotic life as powerhouses for energy metabolism. Excessive mitochondrial hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species(ROS) production have been associated with aging, cancer,neurodegenerative diseases, and other disorders. Uncoupling protein 2(UCP2) is the effector responsible for regulating cellular thermogenesis and ROS production via dissipating protons in an electrochemical gradient. A UCP2 inhibitor named genipin(GNP) is being researched for its effect on mitochondrial temperature, but little is known about its mechanisms. This study developed several molecular probes to explore the interactions between GNP and UCP2. The result indicated that the hemiacetal structure in GNP could selectively react with the ?-amine of lysine on the UCP2 proton leakage channel through ringopening condensation at the mitochondrial, cellular, and animal levels. A notable feature of the reaction is its temperature sensitivity and ability to conjugate with UCP2 at high fever as lysine-specific covalent inhibitors that prevent mitochondrial thermogenesis. The result not only clarifies the existence of an antipyretic properties of GNP via its irreversible coupling to UCP2, but also reveals a bioorthogonal reaction of hemiacetal iridoid aglycone for selectively binding with the ?-amine of lysine on proteins.展开更多
Injecting external CO_(2) into soft and low-permeability coal seams can improve CH4 extacctinn efficiency, and also benefit in CO_(2) sequestration. However, the distribution law of damage zone around borehole in soft...Injecting external CO_(2) into soft and low-permeability coal seams can improve CH4 extacctinn efficiency, and also benefit in CO_(2) sequestration. However, the distribution law of damage zone around borehole in soft coal seam and its effect on the efficiency of CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction are not clear. In this paper, a multi-physics coupling mathematical model considering damage effect is established for simulating the process of CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction in soft and low-permeability coal seam. The distribution of damage zone and permeability around boreholes under different diameters and coal strengths are analyzed. The gas pressure and gas content in coal seam during CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction when the model considered damage effect are compared with that of ignored. The results show that small borehole diameter corresponds to narrow damage zone around the borehole in coal seam. The damage zone expands with the increase of the borehole diameter. The damage zone increases exponentially with the borehole diameter, while decreases exponentially with the compressive strength of coal seam. The highest permeability in the damage zone has increased by nearly 300 times under the condition of simulated case. CH4 pressure around the extraction borehole reduces, and the reduction area expands with the increase of time. Compared with the result of considering the damage effect, the reduction area of ignoring it is smaller, and the reducing speed is slower. The integrated effect of CO_(2) injection and CH4 extraction leads to rapid decrease of CH4 content in coal seam near the boreholes. The CO_(2) pressure and content increase around the injection borehole, and the increasing area gradually extends to the whole coal seam. In soft coal seams, failure to consider the damage effect will underestimate the efficiency of CH4 extraction and CO_(2) sequestration, resulting conservative layout of boreholes.展开更多
Gram-negative pathogen–induced nosocomial infections and resistance are a most serious menace to global public health. Qingfei Xiaoyan Wan(QF), a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula, has been used clinically in ...Gram-negative pathogen–induced nosocomial infections and resistance are a most serious menace to global public health. Qingfei Xiaoyan Wan(QF), a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula, has been used clinically in China for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, acute or chronic bronchitis and pulmonary infection. In this study, the effects of QF on Pseudomonas aeruginosa–induced acute pneumonia in mice were evaluated. The mechanisms by which four typical antiinflammatory ingredients from QF, arctigenin(ATG), cholic acid(CLA), chlorogenic acid(CGA) and sinapic acid(SPA), regulate anti-inflammatory signaling pathways and related targets were investigated using molecular biology and molecular docking techniques. The results showed that pretreatment with QF significantly inhibits the release of cytokines(TNF-α and IL-6) and chemokines(IL-8 and RANTES),reduces leukocytes recruitment into inflamed tissues and ameliorates pulmonary edema and necrosis. In addition, ATG was identified as the primary anti-inflammatory agent with action on the PI3K/AKT and Ras/MAPK pathways. CLA and CGA enhanced the actions of ATG and exhibited synergistic NF-κB inactivation effects possibly via the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway. Moreover, CLA is speculated to target FGFR and MEK firstly. Overall, QF regulated the PI3K/AKT and Ras/MAPK pathways to inhibit pathogenic bacterial infections effectively.展开更多
Human maltase-glucoamylase(MGAM)hydrolyzes linear alpha-1,4-linked oligosaccharide substrates,playing a crucial role in the production of glucose in the human lumen and acting as an efficient drug target for type 2 di...Human maltase-glucoamylase(MGAM)hydrolyzes linear alpha-1,4-linked oligosaccharide substrates,playing a crucial role in the production of glucose in the human lumen and acting as an efficient drug target for type 2 diabetes and obesity.The amino-and carboxyl-terminal portions of MGAM(MGAM-N and MGAM-C)carry out the same catalytic reaction but have different substrate specificities.In this study,we report crystal structures of MGAM-C alone at a resolution of 3.1Å,and in complex with its inhibitor acarbose at a resolution of 2.9Å.Structural studies,combined with biochemical analysis,revealed that a segment of 21 amino acids in the active site of MGAM-C forms additional sugar subsites(+2 and+3 subsites),accounting for the preference for longer substrates of MAGM-C compared with that of MGAM-N.Moreover,we discovered that a single mutation of Trp1251 to tyrosine in MGAM-C imparts a novel catalytic ability to digest branched alpha-1,6-linked oligosaccharides.These results provide important information for understanding the substrate specificity of alphaglucosidases during the process of terminal starch digestion,and for designing more efficient drugs to control type 2 diabetes or obesity.展开更多
Members of the RAS proto-oncogene superfamily are indispensable molecular switches that play critical roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, and cell survival. Recent studies have attempted to prevent the inter...Members of the RAS proto-oncogene superfamily are indispensable molecular switches that play critical roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, and cell survival. Recent studies have attempted to prevent the interaction of RAS/GTP with RAS guanine nucleotide exchange factors(GEFs), impair RASeffector interactions, and suppress RAS localization to prevent oncogenic signalling. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the natural triterpenoic acid inhibitor glycyrrhetinic acid, which is isolated from the roots of Glycyrrhiza plant species, on RAS stability. We found that glycyrrhetinic acid may bind to the P-loop of RAS and alter its stability. Based on our biochemical tests and structural analysis results, glycyrrhetinic acid induced a conformational change in RAS. Meanwhile, glycyrrhetinic acid abolishes the function of RAS by interfering with the effector protein RAF kinase activation and RAS/MAPK signalling.展开更多
After thousands of years of development, traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have evolved into a complete scientific system characterized by multiple components, targets, and pathways, which mediates numerous pharm...After thousands of years of development, traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have evolved into a complete scientific system characterized by multiple components, targets, and pathways, which mediates numerous pharmacological activities and efficacies. The development of "-omics" technology, including systems biology and network pharmacology, has enabled the illustration of TCMs from a more systematic view. Although the network adequately reflects the overall philosophy of TCMs, its complexity hinders the relevant research to a hover. In addition, the strategies involved appear to be in contrast to the original concise and efficacious disease therapy oriented focus on classic Chinese material medica (CMM). Based on the established holistic view and reductionism, in this review, we discuss an integrated systems biology and chemical biology research approach that will facilitate and accelerate the understanding of the mechanisms of TCMs. Furthermore, we are optimistic that it will elucidate the associated interactions between active natural products and their targets, and ultimately improve the strategies for complex disease therapies.展开更多
We aim to investigate the correlations between hemodynamic parameters, penile rigidity grading, and the therapeutic effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors using color Doppler flow imaging after intracavernosal...We aim to investigate the correlations between hemodynamic parameters, penile rigidity grading, and the therapeutic effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors using color Doppler flow imaging after intracavernosal injection in patients with erectile dysfunction. This study involved 164 patients. After intracavernosal injection with a mixture of papaverine (60 mg), prostaglandin E1 (10 μg), and lidocaine (2%, 0.5-1 ml), the penile vessels were assessed using color Doppler flow imaging. Penile rigidity was classified based on the Erection Hardness Score system as Grades 4, 3, 2 or 1 (corresponding to Schramek Grades Ⅴ to Ⅱ). Then, the patients were given oral sildenafil (50-100 mg) and scored according to the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. The number of patients with penile rigidities of Schramek Grades Ⅱ to Ⅴ was 14, 18, 21, and 111, respectively. The IIEF-5 score was positively correlated with the refilling index of the penile cavernosal artery (r = 0.79, P 〈 0.05), the peak systolic velocity (r= 0.45, P〈 0.05), and penile rigidity (r= 0.75, P〈 0.05), and was negatively correlated with the end diastolic velocity (r = -0.74, P 〈 0.05). For patients with erectile dysfunction, both the IIEF-5 score after sildenafil administration, which is correlated with penile rigidity, and the hemodynamic parameters detected using color Doppler flow imaging may predict the effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor treatment and could provide a reasonable model for the targeted-treatment of erectile dysfunction.展开更多
基金Supported by Discipline Advancement Program of Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital,No.SY-XKZT-2020-2013.
文摘BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium,particularly prevalent in elderly patients after abdominal cancer surgery,presents significant challenges in clinical management.AIM To develop a synthetic minority oversampling technique(SMOTE)-based model for predicting postoperative delirium in elderly abdominal cancer patients.METHODS In this retrospective cohort study,we analyzed data from 611 elderly patients who underwent abdominal malignant tumor surgery at our hospital between September 2020 and October 2022.The incidence of postoperative delirium was recorded for 7 d post-surgery.Patients were divided into delirium and non-delirium groups based on the occurrence of postoperative delirium or not.A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify risk factors and develop a predictive model for postoperative delirium.The SMOTE technique was applied to enhance the model by oversampling the delirium cases.The model’s predictive accuracy was then validated.RESULTS In our study involving 611 elderly patients with abdominal malignant tumors,multivariate logistic regression analysis identified significant risk factors for postoperative delirium.These included the Charlson comorbidity index,American Society of Anesthesiologists classification,history of cerebrovascular disease,surgical duration,perioperative blood transfusion,and postoperative pain score.The incidence rate of postoperative delirium in our study was 22.91%.The original predictive model(P1)exhibited an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.862.In comparison,the SMOTE-based logistic early warning model(P2),which utilized the SMOTE oversampling algorithm,showed a slightly lower but comparable area under the curve of 0.856,suggesting no significant difference in performance between the two predictive approaches.CONCLUSION This study confirms that the SMOTE-enhanced predictive model for postoperative delirium in elderly abdominal tumor patients shows performance equivalent to that of traditional methods,effectively addressing data imbalance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81374046 and 81373506)
文摘Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression can be used as a rapid analytical method to simultaneously quantify L-glutamic acid (L- GIu) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in a biotransformation process and to guide the optimization of production conditions when the merits of NIRS are combined with response surface methodology. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) reference analysis was performed by the o-phthaldialdehyde pre-column derivatization. NIRS measurements of two batches of 141 samples were firstly analyzed by PLS with several spectral pre-processing methods. Compared with those of the HPLC reference analysis, the resulting determination coefficients (R2), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and residual predictive deviation (RPD) of the external validation for the L-GIu concentration were 99.5%, 1.62 g/L, and 11.3, respectively. For the GABA concentration, R2, RMSEP, and RPD were 99.8%, 4.00 g/L, and 16.4, respectively. This NIRS model was then used to optimize the biotransformation process through a Box- Behnken experimental design. Under the optimal conditions without pH adjustment, 200 gjL L-GIu could be catalyzed by 7148 U/L glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) to GABA, reaching 99% conversion at the fifth hour. NIRS analysis provided timely information on the conversion from L-GIu to GABA. The results suggest that the NIRS model can not only be used for the routine profiling of enzymatic conversion, providing a simple and effective method of monitoring the biotransformation process of GABA, but also be considered to be an optimal tool to guide the optimization of production conditions.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20171442)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2018T110480)+2 种基金the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves,China(Grant No.K202003)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices,China(Grant No.2020-skllmd-03)the Fund from the Research Center of Optical Communications Engineering&Technology,Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.ZXF201904).
文摘In this paper,we propose a theoretical model of the surface plasmon resonance-based optical fiber biosensor for detecting glucose concentration.The Au/ZnO/WS2 multilayer film is coated around optical fiber.Compared with the conventional surface plasmon resonance sensor,WS2 material can increase the sensitivity of the biosensor.The absorption capacity of WS2 is used to load glucose oxidase by forming a sensitive area to recognize glucose.Refractive index of the solution is calculated and then the concentration of the glucose can be obtained by the correspondence between refractive index and glucose concentration.The highest sensitivity of the SPR biosensor with a structure of 40-nm Au/5-nm ZnO/14 layers of WS2 is 4310 nm/RIU.The proposed WS2-based SPR fiber biosensor has a unique effect on the detection of glucose concentration.It is expected to have potential applications in future medical blood glucose concentration detection.
基金Acknowledgment This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30470960), and the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2004CB518805). The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest that would prejudice the impartiality of this scientific work.
文摘TSSK6 is a member of the testis-specific serine/threonine kinase family. Male Tssk6 knockout mice are infertile owing to sperrnatogenic impairment,including sperm count reduction,a decrease in motile sperm number and motility rates,and an increase in the number of sperms with abnormal morphology. We investigated the possible association between variations oftbe TSSK6 gene and spermatogenic impairment in humans. Mutation screening of TSSK6 was carried out in 519 patients with azoospermia (n = 273) or severe oligozoospermia (n = 246) and in 359 controls with normozoospermia by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography and DNA sequencing. The frequencies of alleles and genotypes of gene polymorphism were compared between patients and controls. A novel triallelic polymorphism in TSSK6,c.822+126T〉G/C,was identified. The frequencies of genotype TT and allele T were increased dramatically in infertile patients compared with controls,whereas genotype TG,allele G and allele C frequencies were significantly higher in controls than in patients. Further study revealed that the allele C frequency of controls was remarkably higher than that of patients with oligospermia. Our findings,for the first time,suggested an association of c.822+I26T〉G/C in TSSK6 with spermatogenic impairment in humans in which allele T may be a risk factor for male infertility,while alleles C and G may decrease susceptibility to male infertility.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11404169,51602159,and 11704196)the Scientific Research Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts&Telecommunications,China(Grant Nos.NY217043 and NY218021)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant Nos.KYCX17 0754 and SJCX18 0287)
文摘The crystallographic and magnetic properties are presented for van der Waals antiferromagnetic FePS_3. High-quality single crystals of millimeter size have been successfully synthesized through the chemical vapor transport method. The layered structure and cleavability of the compound are apparent, which are beneficial for a potential exploration of the interesting low dimensional magnetism, as well as for incorporation of FePS_3 into van der Waals heterostructures. For the sake of completeness, we have measured both direct current(dc) and alternating current(ac) magnetic susceptibility.The paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition occurs at approximately T_N 115 K. The effective moment is larger than the spin-only effective moment, suggesting that an orbital contribution to the total angular momentum of the Fe^(2+) could be present. The ac susceptibility is independent of frequency, which means that the spin freezing effect is excluded.Strong anisotropy of out-of-plane and in-plane susceptibility has been shown, demonstrating the Ising-type magnetic order in FePS_3 system.
文摘The most effective treatment for postoperative pain is to reduce it by preventing or reducing the sensitivity and sensory disturbance on the central nervous system during the operation,prolonging the pain-relief time and reducing the use of analgesics.Preemptive analgesia refers to the intervention of central neuraxis sensitization and peripheral sensitization to prevent the expansion and spread of pain,so as to achieve postoperative pain-relief.In postoperative patient-controlled analgesia,preemptive analgesia has become a common treatment method for anesthesiologists.However,the clinical specifications for advanced analgesia are still lacking.Based on this,this paper reviews the use of advanced analgesia drugs and their clinical applications.
基金Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Subject Support Plan(SY-XKZT-2020-2005)Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Subject Support Plan(SY-XKZT-2020-1005)。
文摘Postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients is a common complication after surgical anesthesia.The occurrence of complications is also related to many other factors,and the cause is still unclear.This paper reviews the influencing factors and corresponding measures for postoperative cognitive function of elderly patients caused by anesthesia.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973449).
文摘The clinical benefit of combination therapy is significant,but it is not easy to define the mechanism of complexity and diversity.Previous studies illustrate that phillygenin(Phi)binds in the allosteric inhibit pocket of protein kinase B(AKT),and swertiamarin(Swe)acts on the pleckstrin homology(PH)domain of AKT.However,the combined synergistic effect of relieving the inflammatory response has yet to be elucidated.Based on high sensitivity,specificity and fast-responsibility fluorescent sensors,the Förster resonance energy transfer(FRET)technique offers a route to provide clear insights into physiological and pathological processes.In the study,molecular docking,the fluorescent probes of Phi and Swe for FRET were designed and synthesized.FRET analysis shown that Swe and Phi concurrently acted on the PH domain and allosterically inhibited pocket of AKT,respectively.The combination of Swe and Phi significantly increased the heat stability of AKT and decreased protease-induced degeneration.In lipopolysaccharides(LPS)-induced mice and cells,the combination arrested AKT activation,nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)phosphorylation,and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-8.In conclusion,FRET revealed Phi and Swe concurrently targeted AKT on different domains and the combination of Phi and Swe enhanced the anti-inflammatory effect.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973449)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M680871)。
文摘Berberine(BBR) is the primary alkaloid compound of the heat-clearing traditional Chinese medicine Huanglian(Coptis chinensis) and exerts regulatory effects on energy metabolism. However, the specific targets and molecular mechanisms are not clear. In this paper, the BBR-affected energy metabolism pathway was screened by nontargeted metabolomics, and a BBR-derived photoaffinity labeled(PAL) probe was designed to identify potential targets via a chemical proteomics approach. NDUFV1, a subunit of complex Ⅰ on mitochondria, was identified as a potential target of BBR. In the respiratory chain, BBR suppressed the activity of complex Ⅰ, reduced the electrochemical potential in the mitochondrial intermembrane and inhibited the generation of ATP and heat via competitive binding with NDUFV1. The results illustrated the underlying mechanism of BBR in the downregulation of energy metabolism.
基金This work was supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(grant No.ZR2020QH365)the Hospital Level Project of Shandong Province Maternal and Child Health Hospital(grant No.2021SFF062)+1 种基金Shandong Province Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan(grant No.202006021519 and 202004050054)Open project of Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China(grant No.2021005)。
文摘This study assessed the effects of a simulated high-altitude environment on the reproductive system of prepubertal male rats and the reversibility of these effects upon return to a normal environment.Three-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly allocated to 4 groups that were exposed to different conditions:a normal environment for 6 weeks and 12 weeks,respectively,hypobaric hypoxia for 6 weeks,and hypobaric hypoxia for 6 weeks followed by a normal environment for 6 weeks.Multiple pathophysiological parameters were evaluated at the histological,endocrine,and molecular levels.Hypobaric hypoxia exposure for 6 weeks during the prepubertal phase significantly altered physiological parameters,body functions,blood indices,and reproductive potential.Six weeks after returning to a normal environment,the damaged reproductive functions partially recovered due to compensatory mechanisms.However,several changes were not reversed after returning to a normal environment for 6 weeks,including disorders of body development and metabolism,increased red blood cells,increased fasting blood glucose,abnormal blood lipid metabolism,decreased testicular and epididymis weights,abnormal reproductive hormone levels,excessive apoptosis of reproductive cells,and decreased sperm concentration.In summary,a hypobaric hypoxic environment significantly impaired the reproductive function of prepubertal male rats,and a return to normal conditions during the postpubertal phase did not fully recover these impairments.
基金funded by Guangxi Innovation-driven Development 20 Special Foundation Project(No.AA18118049)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica(19245-1)“the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”of Nankai University(No.63191723)。
文摘Objective:Phenolic acids widely exist in the human diet and exert beneficial effects such as improving glucose metabolism.It is not clear whether phenolic acids or their metabolites play a major role in vivo.In this study,caffeic acid(CA)and ferulic acid(FA),the two most ingested phenolic acids,and their glucuronic acid metabolites,caffeic-4’-O-glucuronide(CA4G)and ferulic-4’-O-glucuronide(FA4G),were investigated.Methods:Three insulin resistance models in vitro were established by using TNF-a,insulin and palmitic acid(PA)in HepG2 cells,respectively.We compared the effects of FA,FA4G,CA and CA4G on glucose metabolism in these models by measuring the glucose consumption levels.The potential targets and related pathways were predicted by network pharmacology.Fluorescence quenching measurement was used to analyze the binding between the compounds and the predicted target.To investigate the binding mode,molecular docking was performed.Then,we performed membrane recruitment assays of the AKT pleckstrin homology(PH)domain with the help of the PH-GFP plasmid.AKT enzymatic activity was determined to compare the effects between the metabolites with their parent compounds.Finally,the downstream signaling pathway of AKT was investigated by Western blot analysis.Results:The results showed that CA4G and FA4G were more potent than their parent compounds in increasing glucose consumption.AKT was predicted to be the key target of CA4G and FA4G by network pharmacology analysis.The fluorescence quenching test confirmed the more potent binding to AKT of the two metabolites compared to their parent compounds.The molecular docking results indicated that the carbonyl group in the glucuronic acid structure of CA4G and FA4G might bind to the PH domain of AKT at the key Arg-25 site.CA4G and FA4G inhibited the translocation of the AKT PH domain to the membrane,while increasing the activity of AKT.Western blot analysis demonstrated that the metabolites could increase the phosphorylation of AKT and downstream glycogen synthase kinase 3βin the AKT signaling pathway to increase glucose consumption.Conclusion:In conclusion,our results suggested that the metabolites of phenolic acids,which contain glucuronic acid,are the key active substances and that they activate AKT by targeting the PH domain,thus improving glucose metabolism.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973449)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2018YFC1704800 and 2018YFC1704805)。
文摘Mitochondria are essential for eukaryotic life as powerhouses for energy metabolism. Excessive mitochondrial hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species(ROS) production have been associated with aging, cancer,neurodegenerative diseases, and other disorders. Uncoupling protein 2(UCP2) is the effector responsible for regulating cellular thermogenesis and ROS production via dissipating protons in an electrochemical gradient. A UCP2 inhibitor named genipin(GNP) is being researched for its effect on mitochondrial temperature, but little is known about its mechanisms. This study developed several molecular probes to explore the interactions between GNP and UCP2. The result indicated that the hemiacetal structure in GNP could selectively react with the ?-amine of lysine on the UCP2 proton leakage channel through ringopening condensation at the mitochondrial, cellular, and animal levels. A notable feature of the reaction is its temperature sensitivity and ability to conjugate with UCP2 at high fever as lysine-specific covalent inhibitors that prevent mitochondrial thermogenesis. The result not only clarifies the existence of an antipyretic properties of GNP via its irreversible coupling to UCP2, but also reveals a bioorthogonal reaction of hemiacetal iridoid aglycone for selectively binding with the ?-amine of lysine on proteins.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52104195)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2008021).
文摘Injecting external CO_(2) into soft and low-permeability coal seams can improve CH4 extacctinn efficiency, and also benefit in CO_(2) sequestration. However, the distribution law of damage zone around borehole in soft coal seam and its effect on the efficiency of CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction are not clear. In this paper, a multi-physics coupling mathematical model considering damage effect is established for simulating the process of CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction in soft and low-permeability coal seam. The distribution of damage zone and permeability around boreholes under different diameters and coal strengths are analyzed. The gas pressure and gas content in coal seam during CO_(2) injection promoted CH4 extraction when the model considered damage effect are compared with that of ignored. The results show that small borehole diameter corresponds to narrow damage zone around the borehole in coal seam. The damage zone expands with the increase of the borehole diameter. The damage zone increases exponentially with the borehole diameter, while decreases exponentially with the compressive strength of coal seam. The highest permeability in the damage zone has increased by nearly 300 times under the condition of simulated case. CH4 pressure around the extraction borehole reduces, and the reduction area expands with the increase of time. Compared with the result of considering the damage effect, the reduction area of ignoring it is smaller, and the reducing speed is slower. The integrated effect of CO_(2) injection and CH4 extraction leads to rapid decrease of CH4 content in coal seam near the boreholes. The CO_(2) pressure and content increase around the injection borehole, and the increasing area gradually extends to the whole coal seam. In soft coal seams, failure to consider the damage effect will underestimate the efficiency of CH4 extraction and CO_(2) sequestration, resulting conservative layout of boreholes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81173638 and 81373506)the Key Program of Natural Science of Foundation of TianjinChina(No.13JCZDJC31400)
文摘Gram-negative pathogen–induced nosocomial infections and resistance are a most serious menace to global public health. Qingfei Xiaoyan Wan(QF), a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formula, has been used clinically in China for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, acute or chronic bronchitis and pulmonary infection. In this study, the effects of QF on Pseudomonas aeruginosa–induced acute pneumonia in mice were evaluated. The mechanisms by which four typical antiinflammatory ingredients from QF, arctigenin(ATG), cholic acid(CLA), chlorogenic acid(CGA) and sinapic acid(SPA), regulate anti-inflammatory signaling pathways and related targets were investigated using molecular biology and molecular docking techniques. The results showed that pretreatment with QF significantly inhibits the release of cytokines(TNF-α and IL-6) and chemokines(IL-8 and RANTES),reduces leukocytes recruitment into inflamed tissues and ameliorates pulmonary edema and necrosis. In addition, ATG was identified as the primary anti-inflammatory agent with action on the PI3K/AKT and Ras/MAPK pathways. CLA and CGA enhanced the actions of ATG and exhibited synergistic NF-κB inactivation effects possibly via the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway. Moreover, CLA is speculated to target FGFR and MEK firstly. Overall, QF regulated the PI3K/AKT and Ras/MAPK pathways to inhibit pathogenic bacterial infections effectively.
基金by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(Grant Nos.2007CB914301 and 2007CB 914803)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.30940015,30770428,21002052 and 31170684)the TBR Program(No.08QTPTJC 28200,08SYSYTC00200 and 10JCYB JC14300).
文摘Human maltase-glucoamylase(MGAM)hydrolyzes linear alpha-1,4-linked oligosaccharide substrates,playing a crucial role in the production of glucose in the human lumen and acting as an efficient drug target for type 2 diabetes and obesity.The amino-and carboxyl-terminal portions of MGAM(MGAM-N and MGAM-C)carry out the same catalytic reaction but have different substrate specificities.In this study,we report crystal structures of MGAM-C alone at a resolution of 3.1Å,and in complex with its inhibitor acarbose at a resolution of 2.9Å.Structural studies,combined with biochemical analysis,revealed that a segment of 21 amino acids in the active site of MGAM-C forms additional sugar subsites(+2 and+3 subsites),accounting for the preference for longer substrates of MAGM-C compared with that of MGAM-N.Moreover,we discovered that a single mutation of Trp1251 to tyrosine in MGAM-C imparts a novel catalytic ability to digest branched alpha-1,6-linked oligosaccharides.These results provide important information for understanding the substrate specificity of alphaglucosidases during the process of terminal starch digestion,and for designing more efficient drugs to control type 2 diabetes or obesity.
基金supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 81430095, 81673616, and 81473403)International Cooperation and Exchange of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 81761168039)
文摘Members of the RAS proto-oncogene superfamily are indispensable molecular switches that play critical roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, and cell survival. Recent studies have attempted to prevent the interaction of RAS/GTP with RAS guanine nucleotide exchange factors(GEFs), impair RASeffector interactions, and suppress RAS localization to prevent oncogenic signalling. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the natural triterpenoic acid inhibitor glycyrrhetinic acid, which is isolated from the roots of Glycyrrhiza plant species, on RAS stability. We found that glycyrrhetinic acid may bind to the P-loop of RAS and alter its stability. Based on our biochemical tests and structural analysis results, glycyrrhetinic acid induced a conformational change in RAS. Meanwhile, glycyrrhetinic acid abolishes the function of RAS by interfering with the effector protein RAF kinase activation and RAS/MAPK signalling.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81373506,81374046,81303291,81430095,81473403)State Key Program of National Natural Science of China(No.81430095)
文摘After thousands of years of development, traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have evolved into a complete scientific system characterized by multiple components, targets, and pathways, which mediates numerous pharmacological activities and efficacies. The development of "-omics" technology, including systems biology and network pharmacology, has enabled the illustration of TCMs from a more systematic view. Although the network adequately reflects the overall philosophy of TCMs, its complexity hinders the relevant research to a hover. In addition, the strategies involved appear to be in contrast to the original concise and efficacious disease therapy oriented focus on classic Chinese material medica (CMM). Based on the established holistic view and reductionism, in this review, we discuss an integrated systems biology and chemical biology research approach that will facilitate and accelerate the understanding of the mechanisms of TCMs. Furthermore, we are optimistic that it will elucidate the associated interactions between active natural products and their targets, and ultimately improve the strategies for complex disease therapies.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was partly supported by: projects of Technology Development Program of Shandong Province (No. 2014GSF 118033) Youth Funds of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30901488)+2 种基金 Doctor Start Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. 9451008901003001)Medical Science and Technology Research Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. A2008189) Foundation for Outstanding Young Scientist in Shandong Province (No. 2004BS02019) and Independent Innovation Funds of Center for Reproductive Medicine of Shandong University. These organizations aided in the design and conduct of the study as well as in the collection, management, and analysis of the data.
文摘We aim to investigate the correlations between hemodynamic parameters, penile rigidity grading, and the therapeutic effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors using color Doppler flow imaging after intracavernosal injection in patients with erectile dysfunction. This study involved 164 patients. After intracavernosal injection with a mixture of papaverine (60 mg), prostaglandin E1 (10 μg), and lidocaine (2%, 0.5-1 ml), the penile vessels were assessed using color Doppler flow imaging. Penile rigidity was classified based on the Erection Hardness Score system as Grades 4, 3, 2 or 1 (corresponding to Schramek Grades Ⅴ to Ⅱ). Then, the patients were given oral sildenafil (50-100 mg) and scored according to the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. The number of patients with penile rigidities of Schramek Grades Ⅱ to Ⅴ was 14, 18, 21, and 111, respectively. The IIEF-5 score was positively correlated with the refilling index of the penile cavernosal artery (r = 0.79, P 〈 0.05), the peak systolic velocity (r= 0.45, P〈 0.05), and penile rigidity (r= 0.75, P〈 0.05), and was negatively correlated with the end diastolic velocity (r = -0.74, P 〈 0.05). For patients with erectile dysfunction, both the IIEF-5 score after sildenafil administration, which is correlated with penile rigidity, and the hemodynamic parameters detected using color Doppler flow imaging may predict the effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor treatment and could provide a reasonable model for the targeted-treatment of erectile dysfunction.