Bondage Number of 1-Planar Graph

The bondage number of a nonempty graph G is the cardinality of a smallest set of edges whose removal from G results in a graph a domination number greater than the domination number of G. In this paper, we prove that for a 1-planar graph G.

Some Results on Edge Cover Coloring of Double Graphs

Let G be a simple graph with vertex set V(G) and edge set E(G). An edge coloring C of G is called an edge cover coloring, if each color appears at least once at each vertex . The maximum positive integer k such that G has a k edge cover coloring is called the edge cover chromatic number of G and is denoted by . It is known that for any graph G, . If , then G is called a graph of CI class, otherwise G is called a graph of CII class. It is easy to prove that the problem of deciding whether a given graph is of CI class or CII class is NP-complete. In this paper, we consider the classification on double graph of some graphs and a polynomial time algorithm can be obtained for actually finding such a classification by our proof.

The (2,1) -Total Labeling of Sn+1∨Pm and Sn+1×Pm

The (2,1)-total labeling number of a graph is the width of the smallest range of integers that suffices to label the vertices and the edges of such that no two adjacent vertices have the same label, no two adjacent edges have the same label and the difference between the labels of a vertex and its incident edges is at least 2. In this paper, we studied the upper bound of of Sn+1∨Pm and

<i>L</i>(2,1)-Labeling Number of the Product and the Join Graph on Two Fans

L(2,1)-labeling number of the product and the join graph on two fans are discussed in this paper, we proved that L(2,1)-labeling number of the product graph on two fans is?λ(G) ≤ Δ+3 , L(2,1)-labeling number of the join graph on two fans is?λ(G) ≤ 2Δ+3.

Loss of Lkb1 impairs Treg function and stability to aggravate graft-versus-host disease after bone marrow transplantation

Accumulating evidence suggests that a reduction in the number of Foxp3^(+) regulatory T cells(Tregs)contributes to the pathogenesis of acute graft-versus-host disease(aGVHD),which is a major adverse complication that can occur after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT).However,the precise features and mechanism underlying the defects in Tregs remain largely unknown.In this study,we demonstrated that Tregs were more dramatically decreased in bone marrow compared with those in peripheral blood from aGVHD patients and that bone marrow Treg defects were negatively associated with hematopoietic reconstitution.Tregs from aGVHD patients exhibited multiple defects,including the instability of Foxp3 expression,especially in response to IL-12,impaired suppressor function,decreased migratory capacity,and increased apoptosis.Transcriptional profiling revealed the downregulation of Lkb1,a previously identified critical regulator of murine Treg identity and metabolism,and murine Lkb1-regulated genes in Tregs from aGVHD patients.Foxp3 expression in human Tregs could be decreased and increased by the knockdown and overexpression of the Lkb1 gene,respectively.Furthermore,a loss-of-function assay in an aGVHD murine model confirmed that Lkb1 deficiency could impair Tregs and aggravate disease severity.These findings reveal that Lkb1 downregulation contributes to multiple defects in Tregs in human aGVHD and highlight the Lkb1-related pathways that could serve as therapeutic targets that may potentially be manipulated to mitigate aGVHD.

Risk factors associated with hemorrhagic cystitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Hemorrhagic cystitis(HC)is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT).The incidence is about 7%to 68%,and some patients have to suffer a long period of frequent,urgent,and painful urination,which brings great pain.This study aimed to analyze risk factors of HC and its effect on patient survival.We collected the medical records of 859 patients who underwent HSCT at our hospital between August 2016 and August 2020.Patients with and without HC were matched using propensity score matching at a 1:1 ratio based on sex,age,and diagnosis,and logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with HC.We used Kaplan–Meier curves to analyze the survival rates of patients in the HC and non-HC groups.We also analyzed the relationship between BK viral load and the occurrence of HC using receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis.After propensity score matching,there were 131 patients each in the HC and non-HC groups.In the HC group,89 patients(67.9%)had mild HC(stage II°)and 43(32.1%)had severe HC(stage III–IV).The median interval between stem cell transplantation and HC development was 31(3–244)days.Univariate analysis indicated that donor age,hematopoietic stem cell source,HLA,acute graft-versus-host disease,busulfan,anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG),total body irradiation,cytomegalovirus(CMV)(urine),and BK polyomavirus(BKV)(urine)were significantly associated with HC.ATG,CMV(urine),and BKV(urine)were independent risk factors for HC based on the multivariate analysis.The Kaplan–Meier survival analysis showed no significant difference between the HC and non-HC groups(P=0.14).The 1-and 2-year survival rates in the HC group were 78.4%and 69.6%,respectively,and the corresponding rates in the non-HC group were 84.4%and 80.7%,respectively.ROC analysis indicated that a urine BKV load of 1×10^(7) copies/mL was able to stratify the risk of HC.In conclusion,when the BKV load is>1×10^(7),we needtobe aware of the potential for the development of HC.

云南省大理地区白、汉族人群蛋白去乙酰化酶基因多态性与2型糖尿病的关系

目的:探讨大理地区白、汉族人群蛋白去乙酰化酶(HDAC)基因多态性与2型糖尿病(T2DM)的关系。方法:选取大理白族自治州人民医院2019年5月至2021年3月确诊的白、汉族T2DM患者148例为研究对象(T2DM组),同时选取2019年5月至2020年12月健康体检的白、汉族人群100例为对照组(NC组)。特定基因单的变异采用Taqman MGB探针法对易感基因进行检测。聚合酶链反应(PCR)法用于易感基因位点的扩增,易感基因的全序列采用测序的方法进行。结果:白族组与汉族组rs2530223基因型、rs11741808基因型、rs2547547基因型和rs1741981基因型分布频率差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05);4个位点基因型血脂水平差异均有统计学意义(t=-1.06、-0.19、0.39、-2.12、-2.04、0.16、1.47、<0.01、-0.16、-3.17、-2.93、0.69、-2.58、-2.33,均P<0.05);不同状态下胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);白族NC组与T2DM组、汉族NC组与T2DM组比较,各基因型频率及等位基因频率分布差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05);logistic回归分析显示,该多态性不是T2DM的独立风险因子。结论:HDAC基因多态性与T2DM、肥胖及血脂紊乱等的关系在白族与汉族人群中存在差异。

Risk factors for CMV infection within 100 days posttransplantation in patients with acute leukemia

Objective:To investigate the risk factors for cytomegalovirus(CMV)infection within 100 days and the relationship between early CMV infection and 1-year relapse for patients with acute leukemia following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT).Methods:Three hundred fifty-nine patients with acute leukemia who received allo-HSCT at our center between January 2015 and January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.Results:Of 359 patients,48.19%(173)patients experienced CMV infection within 100 days posttransplantation.In univariate and multivariate logistic analysis,haploidentical-related donor(HRD)(P<0.001;odds ratio[OR],5.542;95%confidence interval[CI],3.186–9.639),and ratio of CD3^(+)CD8^(+)cells in lymphocytes<14.825%(P<0.001;OR,3.005;95%CI,1.712–5.275)were identified as 2 independent risk factors.One-year relapse rate(RR)between the CMV infection group and the non-CMV infection group was not statistically significant(18.5%vs 19.9%,P=0.688).When we divided the total cohort into AML,ALL,and MAL subgroups,there were no significant differences as well(P=0.138;P=0.588;P=0.117;respectively).Conclusion:In conclusion,donor type(HRD)and the insufficient recovery of CD3^(+)CD8^(+)cells were independent risk factors for CMV infection within 100 days posttransplantation in patients with acute leukemia.CMV infection within 100 days did not influence the incidence of relapse in 1 year for patients with acute leukemia.

Decitabine in combination with idarubicin within a modified busulfan/cyclophosphamide conditioning regimen for patients with advanced myelodysplastic syndrome:A prospective multicenter clinical cohort study

To the Editor:Allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)represents the only long-term survival treatment choice for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes(MDS)and MDS/myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN).Unfortunately,post-hemopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT)relapse remains a cause of treatment failure and the results of salvage treatments are poor.Developing better conditioning regimens is urgently needed.Previous studies have shown synergistic antileukemic effects between decitabine(DEC)and idarubicin(IDA).[1]In an attempt to design a conditioning strategy with very low toxicity but considerable myelosuppressive activity and potential immune-enhancing effects for patients with high-risk MDS and MDS/MPN,we combined DEC and IDA with busulfan,cyclophosphamide,and udarabine for a modi ed myeloablative regimen in this prospective,multicenter cohort study(hereafter referred to as the“DEC/IDA study”).