目的探讨PTEN(phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten)全县对脂多糖(IYS)攻击RAW264.7细胞核因子-κB转录活性的影响。方法NF-κB-LUC质粒与PTEN质粒或其突变质粒分别共转染RAW264.7细胞,通过检测NF-κB反应性荧...目的探讨PTEN(phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten)全县对脂多糖(IYS)攻击RAW264.7细胞核因子-κB转录活性的影响。方法NF-κB-LUC质粒与PTEN质粒或其突变质粒分别共转染RAW264.7细胞,通过检测NF-κB反应性荧光素酶报告基因表达,观察PTEN在LPS攻击巨噬细胞时对NF-κB转录激活的影响。结果野生型PTEN过表达可促进LPS诱导的NF-κB活性增强,而突变型PTEN则没有明显作用。结论PTEN可正性调控LPS诱导的NF-κB转录因子的激活,从而有可能在内毒素所诱导的炎症反应中发挥重要的调控作用。展开更多
Primary small cell carcinoma(SCC) is a group of aggressive neoplasms that mainly arise from the lung and digestive tract. Endometrial small cell carcinoma(ESCC) is extremely rare. To our knowledge, less than 90 ca...Primary small cell carcinoma(SCC) is a group of aggressive neoplasms that mainly arise from the lung and digestive tract. Endometrial small cell carcinoma(ESCC) is extremely rare. To our knowledge, less than 90 cases have been reported, and most of these reports were dedicated to describing the clinicopathologic or immunochemical features of ESCC. Herein, we present a new case of ESCC involving a 51-year-old woman and mainly focus on the magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT) findings. MRI showed that the uterus was significantly enlarged(11.6 cm × 11.1 cm × 14.4 cm), and a giant irregular mass(7.5 cm × 8.4 cm × 8.5 cm) was observed in the uterine cavity. The lesion demonstrated an extremely low apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC) value [(0.553±0.088)×10^–3 mm^2/s] and a high FDG uptake value(22.7). Multiple metastatic lymph nodes(LNs) were identified at different positions, with diameters ranging from 0.3 to 2.8 cm and a maximum standardized uptake value(SUV max) ranging from 6.9 to 19.3.展开更多
Three dimensional(3D) nano-LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C/CNT composite was successfully synthesized by an oleylamine-assisted solvothermal method. The prepared composite showed excellent electrochemical performance, especially ...Three dimensional(3D) nano-LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C/CNT composite was successfully synthesized by an oleylamine-assisted solvothermal method. The prepared composite showed excellent electrochemical performance, especially superior high rate capability. It could deliver a specific discharge capacity of103.1 mAh/g, even at 80 C. The superior high rate performance of the as-prepared LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C/CNT electrode is attributed to its unique 3D conducting network:(1) the prepared LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles were in nano-scale with a size of 30-50 nm;(2) LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 nanoparticles were uniformly coated by amorphous carbon with a thickness of 3 nm;(3) the graphitized conductive CNTs were dispersed homogenously among the LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles. The synergistic effect of the nanoscale amorphous carbon coated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles and the graphitized CNTs reduces the diffusion path of the lithium ions and benefits the transference ability of electron.展开更多
Objective: This study was designed as an open-label trial to assess the effects of changing the antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) regimen to lamotrigine (LTG) as adjunctive/monotherapy in patients with partial seizures ...Objective: This study was designed as an open-label trial to assess the effects of changing the antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) regimen to lamotrigine (LTG) as adjunctive/monotherapy in patients with partial seizures who were dissatisfied with their drug regimen because of intractable seizures. Methods: The patients were recruited from mulficenters using the following criteria: age≥ 18 years; at least 3 seizures per month during the last 16 weeks; previous use of at least 3 AEDs. The study involved a baseline phase and 2 experimental phases: LTG was first added to the regimen, and then patients could gradually change to LTG monotherapy if their seizures were reduced by at least 50 percent/month. Tolerability, the primary end point, was assessed using the Liverpool Adverse Experience Profile (LAEP). Secondary end points included quality of life, as measured with the Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 inventory. Reductions in seizures from baseline throughout each phase were also analyzed. Results: One hundred and fourteen patients aged between 18 and 52 years (age 27.8___ 13.2 years; 71 men and 43 women) were enrolled. After adding LTG, 105 patients (92.11%) Completed adjunctive therapy. Upon completion of the adjunctive phase, mean improvement from baseline was 2.6 points on the LAEP (p=0.037). The overall score on the QOLIE-31 improved by 8.49 points from baseline (p=0.023). At the end of the trial, 26 (22.81%) of patients completed LTG monotherapy, and 65 patients (57.02%) experienced at least 50% reduction in seizure frequency compared to baseline, The mean improvement from baseline was 5.1 points on the LAEP (p=0.0059), and the overall score on the QOLIE-31 score improved by 12,72 points from baseline(p=0,0071). Twenty-two (19.30%) patients reported adverse effects and 9 patients discontinued participation in the trial because of adverse effects. Conclusion: For patients with partial seizures who were dissatisfied with their AED regimen because of intractable seizures, adding LTG to the drug regimen was well tolerated and effective in improving the quality of life and controlling seizures. Furthermore, switching to LTG monotherapy was associated with further improvement.展开更多
The large irreversible capacities of graphene oxide-based anodes hinder commercial applications of GO materials although the high specific capacity of it has been universally accepted. In this paper, GO was treated un...The large irreversible capacities of graphene oxide-based anodes hinder commercial applications of GO materials although the high specific capacity of it has been universally accepted. In this paper, GO was treated under alkaline condition and the composite consisting of the modified GO and graphite was used as anode for lithium ion batteries (LIBs), resulting in an improved initial coulombic efficiency. Electrochemical tests also showed that the modified GO/graphite electrode possessed 86.0% of initial coulombic efficiency, which was 15% higher than that of pristine GO/graphite electrode. The species and the content of functional groups were investigated via XPS, FTIR characterizations in detail, which certified that the ring-opening reaction of epoxides under alkaline condition could greatly reduce the irreversible capacity of GO/graphite anode, in addition, the reversible capacity was guaranteed at the same time. This modified GO/graphite electrodes in the LIBs exhibit superior rate capability and long cycle life. The uniqueness of this electrode lied in its chemical stability, which benefits from the transition of epoxide group and unstable functional groups removal.展开更多
AIM To determine the expression and localization of the electrogenic Na^+/HCO_3^- cotransporter(NBC1) in rat pancreas during development. METHODS The rat pancreas from postnatal and embryos removed from the uterus of ...AIM To determine the expression and localization of the electrogenic Na^+/HCO_3^- cotransporter(NBC1) in rat pancreas during development. METHODS The rat pancreas from postnatal and embryos removed from the uterus of pregnant rats that had been sacrificed by CO2 asphyxiation were used. Rat pancreas from embryonic day(E) 15.5 and E18.5 rat embryos was isolated under a stereomicroscope. Rat pancreas from postnatal(P) days 0, 7, 14, 21 and adult was directly isolated by the unaided eye. The RT-PCR analysis of the NBC1 specific region on rat pancreastissues from different developmental stages. The two antibodies which target the NBC1 common COOHterminal region and NH2-terminal region detected a clear band of about 145 k Da in the Western blot analysis. The localization of NBC1 was examined by immuno-fluorescence detection. RESULTS The results revealed the first peak of NBC1 expression at E18.5 and the second peak at P14. Meanwhile, the low NBC1 expression occurred at P7 and adult stages. Our results demonstrated, for the first time, the presence of NBC1 in the plasma membrane of β and α cells, as well as in the basolateral membrane of acinar cells of the rat pancreas at different stages of development. CONCLUSION The data strongly suggests that NBC1 is diversely expressed in the pancreas at different developmental stages, where it may exert its functions in pancreatic development especially islet cell growth through HCO_3^- transport and pH regulation.展开更多
Objective:Regarding frozen-thawed embryo transfer(FET),there is limited consensus on whether extending embryo culture from the cleavage stage to the blastocyst stage affects perinatal outcomes.This study aimed to comp...Objective:Regarding frozen-thawed embryo transfer(FET),there is limited consensus on whether extending embryo culture from the cleavage stage to the blastocyst stage affects perinatal outcomes.This study aimed to compare perinatal outcomes of singletons between blastocyst-stage embryo transfer(BT)and cleavage-stage embryo transfer(CT)in FET.Methods:A total of 9408 FET cycles that met the inclusion criteria were included in this retrospective cohort study between 2019 and 2022.Blastocyst-stage embryo transfers were performed in the BT group,and cleavage-stage embryo transfers were performed in the CT group.Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed,as well as propensity score matching(PSM)to adjust for confounders.Results:After PSM,a higher risk of pre-term birth(PTB;odds ratio[OR]:1.23,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.00-1.50,P=0.048)and being large for gestational age(LGA;OR:1.16,95%CI:1.00-1.35,P=0.050)was observed in the BT group compared to that in the CT group.After stratified PSM,in the subgroup under 35 years of age,only an increased risk of LGA was observed in the BT group compared to the CT group.Perinatal outcomes in the double-embryo transfer subgroup were similar to those in the unstratified group.However,in the subgroup beyond 35 years of age and the single embryo transfer subgroup,perinatal outcomes were not statistically different between the BT and CT groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:In FET,prolonged embryo culture to the blastocyst stage increased the risk of PTB and LGA in single fetuses.However,stratified analysis based on age and the number of transferred embryos yielded different results,necessitating further mechanistic studies.展开更多
文摘目的探讨PTEN(phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten)全县对脂多糖(IYS)攻击RAW264.7细胞核因子-κB转录活性的影响。方法NF-κB-LUC质粒与PTEN质粒或其突变质粒分别共转染RAW264.7细胞,通过检测NF-κB反应性荧光素酶报告基因表达,观察PTEN在LPS攻击巨噬细胞时对NF-κB转录激活的影响。结果野生型PTEN过表达可促进LPS诱导的NF-κB活性增强,而突变型PTEN则没有明显作用。结论PTEN可正性调控LPS诱导的NF-κB转录因子的激活,从而有可能在内毒素所诱导的炎症反应中发挥重要的调控作用。
文摘Primary small cell carcinoma(SCC) is a group of aggressive neoplasms that mainly arise from the lung and digestive tract. Endometrial small cell carcinoma(ESCC) is extremely rare. To our knowledge, less than 90 cases have been reported, and most of these reports were dedicated to describing the clinicopathologic or immunochemical features of ESCC. Herein, we present a new case of ESCC involving a 51-year-old woman and mainly focus on the magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT) findings. MRI showed that the uterus was significantly enlarged(11.6 cm × 11.1 cm × 14.4 cm), and a giant irregular mass(7.5 cm × 8.4 cm × 8.5 cm) was observed in the uterine cavity. The lesion demonstrated an extremely low apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC) value [(0.553±0.088)×10^–3 mm^2/s] and a high FDG uptake value(22.7). Multiple metastatic lymph nodes(LNs) were identified at different positions, with diameters ranging from 0.3 to 2.8 cm and a maximum standardized uptake value(SUV max) ranging from 6.9 to 19.3.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51474196)the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program No. 2013CB934700)
文摘Three dimensional(3D) nano-LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C/CNT composite was successfully synthesized by an oleylamine-assisted solvothermal method. The prepared composite showed excellent electrochemical performance, especially superior high rate capability. It could deliver a specific discharge capacity of103.1 mAh/g, even at 80 C. The superior high rate performance of the as-prepared LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C/CNT electrode is attributed to its unique 3D conducting network:(1) the prepared LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles were in nano-scale with a size of 30-50 nm;(2) LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 nanoparticles were uniformly coated by amorphous carbon with a thickness of 3 nm;(3) the graphitized conductive CNTs were dispersed homogenously among the LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles. The synergistic effect of the nanoscale amorphous carbon coated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4@C active particles and the graphitized CNTs reduces the diffusion path of the lithium ions and benefits the transference ability of electron.
文摘Objective: This study was designed as an open-label trial to assess the effects of changing the antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) regimen to lamotrigine (LTG) as adjunctive/monotherapy in patients with partial seizures who were dissatisfied with their drug regimen because of intractable seizures. Methods: The patients were recruited from mulficenters using the following criteria: age≥ 18 years; at least 3 seizures per month during the last 16 weeks; previous use of at least 3 AEDs. The study involved a baseline phase and 2 experimental phases: LTG was first added to the regimen, and then patients could gradually change to LTG monotherapy if their seizures were reduced by at least 50 percent/month. Tolerability, the primary end point, was assessed using the Liverpool Adverse Experience Profile (LAEP). Secondary end points included quality of life, as measured with the Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 inventory. Reductions in seizures from baseline throughout each phase were also analyzed. Results: One hundred and fourteen patients aged between 18 and 52 years (age 27.8___ 13.2 years; 71 men and 43 women) were enrolled. After adding LTG, 105 patients (92.11%) Completed adjunctive therapy. Upon completion of the adjunctive phase, mean improvement from baseline was 2.6 points on the LAEP (p=0.037). The overall score on the QOLIE-31 improved by 8.49 points from baseline (p=0.023). At the end of the trial, 26 (22.81%) of patients completed LTG monotherapy, and 65 patients (57.02%) experienced at least 50% reduction in seizure frequency compared to baseline, The mean improvement from baseline was 5.1 points on the LAEP (p=0.0059), and the overall score on the QOLIE-31 score improved by 12,72 points from baseline(p=0,0071). Twenty-two (19.30%) patients reported adverse effects and 9 patients discontinued participation in the trial because of adverse effects. Conclusion: For patients with partial seizures who were dissatisfied with their AED regimen because of intractable seizures, adding LTG to the drug regimen was well tolerated and effective in improving the quality of life and controlling seizures. Furthermore, switching to LTG monotherapy was associated with further improvement.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 51474196)The project of Sciece and Technology department in Sichuan Province (grant no. 2017GZ0114)
文摘The large irreversible capacities of graphene oxide-based anodes hinder commercial applications of GO materials although the high specific capacity of it has been universally accepted. In this paper, GO was treated under alkaline condition and the composite consisting of the modified GO and graphite was used as anode for lithium ion batteries (LIBs), resulting in an improved initial coulombic efficiency. Electrochemical tests also showed that the modified GO/graphite electrode possessed 86.0% of initial coulombic efficiency, which was 15% higher than that of pristine GO/graphite electrode. The species and the content of functional groups were investigated via XPS, FTIR characterizations in detail, which certified that the ring-opening reaction of epoxides under alkaline condition could greatly reduce the irreversible capacity of GO/graphite anode, in addition, the reversible capacity was guaranteed at the same time. This modified GO/graphite electrodes in the LIBs exhibit superior rate capability and long cycle life. The uniqueness of this electrode lied in its chemical stability, which benefits from the transition of epoxide group and unstable functional groups removal.
基金Supported by Development of Medical Science and Technology Project of Jiangsu Province,No.YKK13205
文摘AIM To determine the expression and localization of the electrogenic Na^+/HCO_3^- cotransporter(NBC1) in rat pancreas during development. METHODS The rat pancreas from postnatal and embryos removed from the uterus of pregnant rats that had been sacrificed by CO2 asphyxiation were used. Rat pancreas from embryonic day(E) 15.5 and E18.5 rat embryos was isolated under a stereomicroscope. Rat pancreas from postnatal(P) days 0, 7, 14, 21 and adult was directly isolated by the unaided eye. The RT-PCR analysis of the NBC1 specific region on rat pancreastissues from different developmental stages. The two antibodies which target the NBC1 common COOHterminal region and NH2-terminal region detected a clear band of about 145 k Da in the Western blot analysis. The localization of NBC1 was examined by immuno-fluorescence detection. RESULTS The results revealed the first peak of NBC1 expression at E18.5 and the second peak at P14. Meanwhile, the low NBC1 expression occurred at P7 and adult stages. Our results demonstrated, for the first time, the presence of NBC1 in the plasma membrane of β and α cells, as well as in the basolateral membrane of acinar cells of the rat pancreas at different stages of development. CONCLUSION The data strongly suggests that NBC1 is diversely expressed in the pancreas at different developmental stages, where it may exert its functions in pancreatic development especially islet cell growth through HCO_3^- transport and pH regulation.
文摘Objective:Regarding frozen-thawed embryo transfer(FET),there is limited consensus on whether extending embryo culture from the cleavage stage to the blastocyst stage affects perinatal outcomes.This study aimed to compare perinatal outcomes of singletons between blastocyst-stage embryo transfer(BT)and cleavage-stage embryo transfer(CT)in FET.Methods:A total of 9408 FET cycles that met the inclusion criteria were included in this retrospective cohort study between 2019 and 2022.Blastocyst-stage embryo transfers were performed in the BT group,and cleavage-stage embryo transfers were performed in the CT group.Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed,as well as propensity score matching(PSM)to adjust for confounders.Results:After PSM,a higher risk of pre-term birth(PTB;odds ratio[OR]:1.23,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.00-1.50,P=0.048)and being large for gestational age(LGA;OR:1.16,95%CI:1.00-1.35,P=0.050)was observed in the BT group compared to that in the CT group.After stratified PSM,in the subgroup under 35 years of age,only an increased risk of LGA was observed in the BT group compared to the CT group.Perinatal outcomes in the double-embryo transfer subgroup were similar to those in the unstratified group.However,in the subgroup beyond 35 years of age and the single embryo transfer subgroup,perinatal outcomes were not statistically different between the BT and CT groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:In FET,prolonged embryo culture to the blastocyst stage increased the risk of PTB and LGA in single fetuses.However,stratified analysis based on age and the number of transferred embryos yielded different results,necessitating further mechanistic studies.