Background:Erzhu Erchen decoction(EZECD),which is based on Erchen decoction and enhanced with Atractylodes lancea and Atractylodes macrocephala,is widely used for the treatment of dampness and heat(The clinical manife...Background:Erzhu Erchen decoction(EZECD),which is based on Erchen decoction and enhanced with Atractylodes lancea and Atractylodes macrocephala,is widely used for the treatment of dampness and heat(The clinical manifestations of Western medicine include thirst,inability to drink more,diarrhea,yellow urine,red tongue,et al.)internalized disease.Nevertheless,the mechanism of EZECD on damp-heat internalized Type 2 diabetes(T2D)remains unknown.We employed data mining,pharmacology databases and experimental verification to study how EZECD treats damp-heat internalized T2D.Methods:The main compounds or genes of EZECD and damp-heat internalized T2D were obtained from the pharmacology databases.Succeeding,the overlapped targets of EZECD and damp-heat internalized T2D were performed by the Gene Ontology,kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis.And the compound-disease targets-pathway network were constructed to obtain the hub compound.Moreover,the hub genes and core related pathways were mined with weighted gene co-expression network analysis based on Gene Expression Omnibus database,the capability of hub compound and genes was valid in AutoDock 1.5.7.Furthermore,and violin plot and gene set enrichment analysis were performed to explore the role of hub genes in damp-heat internalized T2D.Finally,the interactions of hub compound and genes were explored using Comparative Toxicogenomics Database and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Results:First,herb-compounds-genes-disease network illustrated that the hub compound of EZECD for damp-heat internalized T2D could be quercetin.Consistently,the hub genes were CASP8,CCL2,and AHR according to weighted gene co-expression network analysis.Molecular docking showed that quercetin could bind with the hub genes.Further,gene set enrichment analysis and Gene Ontology represented that CASP8,or CCL2,is negatively involved in insulin secretion response to the TNF or lipopolysaccharide process,and AHR or CCL2 positively regulated lipid and atherosclerosis,and/or including NOD-like receptor signaling pathway,and TNF signaling pathway.Ultimately,the quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting analysis showed that quercetin could down-regulated the mRNA and protein experssion of CASP8,CCL2,and AHR.It was consistent with the results in Comparative Toxicogenomics Database databases.Conclusion:These results demonstrated quercetin could inhibit the expression of CASP8,CCL2,AHR in damp-heat internalized T2D,which improves insulin secretion and inhibits lipid and atherosclerosis,as well as/or including NOD-like receptor signaling pathway,and TNF signaling pathway,suggesting that EZECD may be more effective to treat damp-heat internalized T2D.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid can be an inducer for neural stem cells in vitro, but few studies employ cerebrospinal fluid to culture olfactory ensheathing cells. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the growth of nasal muco...BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid can be an inducer for neural stem cells in vitro, but few studies employ cerebrospinal fluid to culture olfactory ensheathing cells. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the growth of nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells in normal cerebrospinal fluid, and to analyze the feasibility of cerebrospinal fluid for culturing olfactory ensheathing cells used for transplantation. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A completely randomized, block design study was performed at the Cell Laboratory, Wuxi Third People's Hospital, and Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China, in August 2008. MATERIALS: Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 (DMEM/F12) and fetal bovine serum (Gibco BRL, USA), mouse anti-rat P75 monoclonal antibody and rabbit anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein polyclonal anti body ('Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA), mouse anti-rat myelin basic protein monoclonal antibody (Cymbus, UK), mouse anti-rat microtubule-associated protein-2 monoclonal antibody (Transduction Laboratories, USA), FITC conjugated rabbit anti-mouse monoclonal antibody (Boster, China), TRITC conjugated goat anti-rabbit monoclonal antibody (Sigma, USA) were used. METHODS: Nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells were separately incubated in DMEM/F12, cerebrospinal fluid, and changing DMEM/F12 into cerebrospinal fluid. Adult female Sprague Dawley rat models of spinal hemisection were established. Nerve injury was repaired by transplantation of nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells cultured in cerebrospinal fluid or DMEM/F12. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The proliferative ability of olfactory ensheathing cells cultured in cerebrospinal fluid was determined by a 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay. The morphology and purity of olfactory ensheathing cells were detected using immunohistochemistry. Animal behavior was evaluated by the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale. Morphological repair was assessed by a horseradish peroxidase-tetramethylbenzidine retrograde tracer technique and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Changing from DMEM/F12 to cerebrospinal fluid did not change overall culture morphology and purity on day 14. These cells also contributed to myelinization and the conduction velocity of regenerated axons, and improved motor abilities of denervated muscle fibers in rats with spinal cord injury. The recovery of behavioral function and neuronal regeneration was similar in the two groups. CONCLUSION: Cerebrospinal fluid culture prior to autologous olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation is feasible for clinical use.展开更多
Background:Based on previous theoretical studies,JQ-1 as a common inhibitor of bromodomain and extraterminal(BET)proteins was used to treat a variety of diseases.Therefore,we aimed to explore the mechanism of action o...Background:Based on previous theoretical studies,JQ-1 as a common inhibitor of bromodomain and extraterminal(BET)proteins was used to treat a variety of diseases.Therefore,we aimed to explore the mechanism of action of JQ-1 on BET proteins based on bioinformatics and build the novel hypothesis of JQ-1 in treating atherosclerosis(AS)caused by proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs).Methods:We selected the chip GSE138323 which was searched with the key words“Vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation”in Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database,and differential gene analysis was performed between the GRO and JQ-1 groups.Then the top twenty significantly up-regulated genes and the top twenty significantly down-regulated genes were selected for Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis.Thirdly,structured the PPI network of forty differential genes,and the core genes were screened by using the MCC algorithm which in“Cytohubba”plugin in the Cytoscapev3.9.1 software.After that,single gene Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)enrichment analysis was performed on the selected core genes in R language.Finally molecular docking validation was performed.Results:Five core genes was selected:H3C2,H3C4,H3C7,H3C10 and AREG.The GO enrichment analysis results showed that there were twenty-five entries in biological process,eight entries in cellular components(CC),and twenty-five entries in molecular function.The KEGG enrichment analysis results showed that there were seven pathways,mainly including systemic lupus erythematosus and external neutrophil trap formation.The GSEA results showed that the five genes were mainly through the regulation of cytochrome P450 metabolism,PPAR signaling pathway and other pathways.The molecular docking results showed that JQ-1 had binding activity with these five genes.Conclusions:JQ-1 may regulate the expression of the genes that H3C2,H3C4,H3C7,H3C10 and AREG,to mainly regulate the genes in cytochrome P450 metabolism,PPAR singling pathway and other pathways,to make some influence in the proliferation of VSMCs,and improved atherosclerotic symptoms due to vascular smooth muscle proliferation,thus treating cardiovascular disease.展开更多
背景与目的云南东部农村地区宣威市、富源县女性居民主要从事农业生产和家务工作,基本不吸烟,但肺癌死亡率却是世界上最高的,而且发病、死亡年龄提前。本研究对宣威、富源非吸烟女性肺癌生存状况及其影响因素进行分析。方法以2006年-201...背景与目的云南东部农村地区宣威市、富源县女性居民主要从事农业生产和家务工作,基本不吸烟,但肺癌死亡率却是世界上最高的,而且发病、死亡年龄提前。本研究对宣威、富源非吸烟女性肺癌生存状况及其影响因素进行分析。方法以2006年-2010年被当地省、市、县9家医院新诊断、并纳入"非吸烟女性肺癌病例对照研究项目"的常住户籍女性肺癌病例为研究对象随访至2016年末。通过Life-table法进行全部病例生存分析,评估人群相对生存率和年龄别标化相对生存率。应用Kaplan-Meier法和Cox比例风险模型分别进行单因素生存分析、分层分析和多因素分析。结果随访的1,250例病例中,死亡1,075例,删失175例,随访中位时间为69个月(95%CI:61.9-76.0)。病例平均年龄(54.8±10.9)岁,I期、II期、III期、IV期和未知分期分别占3.5%、8.7%、20.7%、29.7%和37.4%;手术、非手术治疗和未治疗分别占17. 2%、39.0%和43. 8%,组织学、细胞学诊断占51.6%。中位生存时间13.2个月,5年观察生存率、相对生存率、年龄标化相对生存率分别为8.9%(95%CI:7.0-10.6)、9.4%(95%CI:7.6-11.5)和10.1%(95%CI:3.7-20.5)。I期、II期、III期、IV期、未分期5年生存率分别为41.1%、22.4%、5. 3%、1. 3%、11.2%;手术治疗、非手术治疗、未治疗分别为34.8%和3.2%、4.7%;腺癌、鳞癌分别为17.9%和5.6%。省级医院治疗、X线胸部筛查、非农民职业、城镇居住、65岁以下年龄等因素有利于提高生存率,而市县级医院治疗、农民职业、乡村居住、65岁以上年龄等则生存率较低。分层分析显示,任意原发灶-淋巴结-远处转移(tumornode-met a st a si s,T N M)分期,无论腺癌或鳞癌患者,行手术治疗的生存率明显高于非手术治疗;与未治疗病例相比非手术治疗仅在III期显示差异;腺癌生存率大于鳞癌不仅仅因为早期和手术病例较多,在III期、未分期也显示明显生存优势。不同级别医院治疗疗效有明显差异,省级医院治疗的IV期、鳞癌的生存预后明显优于市、县级医院。Cox分析显示治疗方法、TNM分期、治疗医院级别、X线胸部筛查是独立预后因素,其中TNM分期、手术治疗对肺癌患者生存影响较大,而治疗医院级别、X胸部筛查相对较弱。结论宣威、富源非吸烟女性肺癌生存率较低,主要与其诊断时早期病例和手术、综合治疗较少、而未治疗病例较多有关,其次较差的农村社会经济、健康保障等也是生存预后的不利因素。展开更多
Objective:To predict the relevant targets and signaling pathways of Smilax china L.(SC)for treating myocardial infarction on the basis of network pharmacology and molecular docking.Consequently,the basis for additiona...Objective:To predict the relevant targets and signaling pathways of Smilax china L.(SC)for treating myocardial infarction on the basis of network pharmacology and molecular docking.Consequently,the basis for additional in-depth investigation is obtained.Methods:First,the targets of SC and the targets for treating myocardial infarction were screened from different databases,Then the intersection genes of SC for treating myocardial infarction were performed in Venny 2.1.0.Second,to obtain the protein interaction network,the Metascape database,String database,were used to analyze the important modules related to the signaling pathway using MCODE algorithm.Furthermore,the DAVID database was used for Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis.And we constructed the“interaction targets-pathways”network by Cytoscape software,and using Network Analyzer was used to screen the core compound,core targets and core pathways.Finally,molecular docking was used to verify whether the core compounds and core targets had better docking binding.Results:11 active ingredients and 98 targets of SC,1846 targets to treat myocardial infarction and 58 targets related to treat myocardial infarction in SC were obtained;MCODE analysis of the protein-protein interaction network yielded 4 important modules related to signaling pathways;Gene Ontology enrichment analysis yielded 848 entries and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis yielded 144 signaling pathways;the core compounds were beta-sitosterol,diosgenin,kaempferol,core targets were AKT1,CASP9,BCL2,core pathways were pathways in cancer,pathways of neurodegeneration-multiple diseases,Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection,lipid and atherosclerosis and human cytomegalovirus infection.Finally,molecular docking between core components and core targets was verified.Conclusion:The preliminary prediction of the mechanism of the SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction is that it acts through a multi-compounds,multi-targets and multi-pathways.This study provided a theoretical basis and research direction for the mechanism of action of SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction,and lays the foundation for further research on SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction.展开更多
Over half of the world's population is exposed to household air pollution from the burning of solid fuels at home. Household air pollution from solid fuel use is a leading risk factor for global disease and remain...Over half of the world's population is exposed to household air pollution from the burning of solid fuels at home. Household air pollution from solid fuel use is a leading risk factor for global disease and remains a major public health problem, especially in low- and mid-income countries. This is a particularly serious problem in China, where many people in rural areas still use coal for household heating and cooking. This review focuses on several decades of research carried out in Xuanwei County, Yunnan Province, where household coal use is a major source of household air pollution and where studies have linked household air pollution exposure to high rates of lung cancer. We conducted a series of case-control and cohort studies in Xuanwei to characterize the lung cancer risk in this population and the factors associated with it. We found lung cancer risk to vary substantially between different coal types, with a higher risk associated with smoky(i.e., bituminous) coal use compared to smokeless(i.e., anthracite) coal use. The installation of a chimney in homes resulted in a substantial reduction in lung cancer incidence and mortality. Overall, our research underscores the need among existing coal users to improve ventilation, use the least toxic fuel, and eventually move toward the use of cleaner fuels, such as gas and electricity.展开更多
AIM: To assess the effects of dihydromyricetin(DHM) as a hepatoprotective candidate in reducing hepatic injury and accelerating hepatocyte proliferation after carbon tetrachloride(CCl4) treatment.METHODS: C57 BL/6 mic...AIM: To assess the effects of dihydromyricetin(DHM) as a hepatoprotective candidate in reducing hepatic injury and accelerating hepatocyte proliferation after carbon tetrachloride(CCl4) treatment.METHODS: C57 BL/6 mice were used in this study. Mice were orally administered with DHM(150 mg/kg) for 4 d after CCl4 treatment. Serum and liver tissue samples were collected on days 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 after CCl4 treatment. The anti-inflammatory effect of DHM was assessed directly by hepatic histology detection and indirectly by serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), albumin, and superoxide dismutase(SOD). Inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), were detected using ELISA kits. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) staining was used to evaluate the role of DHM in promoting hepatocyte proliferation. Hepatocyte apoptosis wasmeasured by TUNEL assay.Furthermore,apoptosis proteins Caspases-3,6,8,and 9 were detected by Western blot.SP600125 were used to confirm whether DHM regulated liver regeneration through JNK/TNF-αpathways.RESULTS:DHM showed a strong anti-inflammatory effect on CCl4-induced liver injury in mice.DHM could significantly decrease serum ALT,AST,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αand increase serum albumin,SOD and liver SOD compared to the control group after CCl4 treatment(P<0.05).PCNA results indicated that DHM could significantly increase the number of PCNA positive cells compared to the control(348.9±56.0 vs 107.1±31.4,P<0.01).TUNEL assay showed that DHM dramatically reduced the number of apoptotic cells after CCl4 treatment compared to the control(365.4±99.4 vs 90.5±13.8,P<0.01).Caspase activity detection showed that DHM could reduce the activities of Caspases-8,3,6 and 9 compared to the control(P<0.05).The results of Western blot showed that DHM increased the expression of JNK and decreased TNF-αexpression.However,DHM could not affect TNF-αexpression after SP600125 treatment.Furthermore,DHM could significantly improve the survival rate of acute liver failure(ALF)mice(73.3%vs 20.0%,P<0.0001),and SP600125 could inhibit the effect of DHM.CONCLUSION:These findings demonstrate that DHM alleviates CCl4-induced liver injury,suggesting that DHM is a promising candidate for reversing liver injury and ALF.展开更多
脑是非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC)最常见的远处转移部位,脑转移也是晚期肺癌致残致死的主要原因。近年来,小分子酪氨酸激酶抑制剂的应用和疗效奠定了驱动基因突变阳性的NSCLC脑转移的治疗基础。随着程序性死亡受体1...脑是非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC)最常见的远处转移部位,脑转移也是晚期肺癌致残致死的主要原因。近年来,小分子酪氨酸激酶抑制剂的应用和疗效奠定了驱动基因突变阳性的NSCLC脑转移的治疗基础。随着程序性死亡受体1(programmed cell death protein 1, PD-1)/程序性死亡受体配体1(programmed cell death protein ligand 1, PD-L1)抑制剂及相应联合疗法的不断发展,免疫治疗已成为驱动基因突变泛阴性的NSCLC脑转移患者的重要选择,相关生物标志物的价值也日益凸显。由于NSCLC脑转移肿瘤及其微环境的免疫病理特征具有一定的特殊性,本文旨在回顾相关研究进展,并为免疫治疗联合策略的探索与新型免疫疗法的开发提供参考。展开更多
The oxidation behaviors of AZ80,AZ8O-0.32 Y and AZ8O-0.38 Nd(wt.%)alloys were researched at 413℃,420℃,427v and 433℃for up to 6 h in air environment via a high precision analytical balance,a laser confocal microscop...The oxidation behaviors of AZ80,AZ8O-0.32 Y and AZ8O-0.38 Nd(wt.%)alloys were researched at 413℃,420℃,427v and 433℃for up to 6 h in air environment via a high precision analytical balance,a laser confocal microscope,differential scanning calorimeter(DSC)analysis,X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis,scanning electron microscope(SEM)observation,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis.The results show that the weight gain and oxidation rate of AZ80 are reduced significantly,the initiation form and propagation of cracks in oxide layer are changed.Compact and protective oxide layer forms on alloy surface with Y or Nd addition.And the activation energies of AZ80,AZ80-0.32Y and AZ8O-0.38Nd alloys calculated via Arrhenius equation are 82.556 kJ/mol,177.148kJ/mol and 136.738 kJ/mol,respectively.展开更多
Research on human glioma stem cells began early in the 21st century and since then has become a rapidly growing research field with the number of publications increasing year by year. The research conducted by our div...Research on human glioma stem cells began early in the 21st century and since then has become a rapidly growing research field with the number of publications increasing year by year. The research conducted by our diverse group of investigators focused primarily on cell culture techniques, molecular regulation, signaling pathways, cancer treatment, the stem cell microenvironment and the cellular origin and function of glioma stem cells. In particular, we put forward our view that there are inverse or forward transformations among neural stem cells, glial cells and glioma stem cells in glioma tissues under certain conditions. Based on the background of the progress of international research on human glioma stem cells, we aim to share our progress and current findings of human glioma stem cell research in China with colleagues around the world.展开更多
Photocatalytic water splitting and carbon dioxide photoreduction are considered eff ective strategies for alleviating the energy crisis and environmental pollution.Polynuclear metal-oxo clusters possess excellent elec...Photocatalytic water splitting and carbon dioxide photoreduction are considered eff ective strategies for alleviating the energy crisis and environmental pollution.Polynuclear metal-oxo clusters possess excellent electron storage/release ability and unique catalytic properties via intermetallic synergy,which enables them with great potential in environmentally friendly photosynthesis.Importantly,metal-oxo clusters with precise structure can not only act as high-effi ciency catalysts but also provide well-defi ned structural models for exploring structure-activity relationships.In this review,we systematically sum-marize recent progress in the catalytic application of polynuclear metal-oxo clusters,including polyoxometalate clusters,low-cost transition metal clusters,and metal-oxo-cluster-based metal-organic frameworks for water splitting and CO_(2)reduction.Furthermore,we discuss the challenges and solutions to the problems of polynuclear metal-oxo clusters in photocatalysis.展开更多
In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fib...In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fibroin nanofibers appeared more ordered, their processes extended further, and they formed more extensive and complex interconnections. In addition, the silk fibroin nanofibers had no impact on the proliferation of Schwann cells or on the secretion of ciliary neurotrophic factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor or nerve growth factor. These findings indicate that regenerated electrospun silk fibroin nanofibers can promote Schwann cell adhesion, growth and proliferation, and have excellent biocompatibility.展开更多
The 2024 aluminum alloy was prepared with different ultrasonic processes.Effects of ultrasonic treatment parameters including ultrasonic power,treatment time,treatment temperature,and frequency resonance,as well as C_...The 2024 aluminum alloy was prepared with different ultrasonic processes.Effects of ultrasonic treatment parameters including ultrasonic power,treatment time,treatment temperature,and frequency resonance,as well as C_(2)Cl_(6) degasser on degassing of the 2024 aluminum alloy were investigated.Results indicate that increasing ultrasonic power at the same ultrasonic treatment time can improve the degassing effect.The optimum degassing efficiency can be obtained under the resonant ultrasound condition.With the combination of 1%C_(2)Cl_(6) addition and 150 W ultrasonic treatment for 40 s,the hydrogen content of the alloy is decreased by 52.9%.At the same time,the tensile strength and elongation are increased by 28.3%and 92.3%,respectively,and the yield strength is slightly increased by 6.7%.The degassing mechanism is also discussed.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Biological and morphological characteristics of neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) have been widely investigated. OBJECTIVE: To explore the ultrastructure of human embryo-derived NSPCs and neurospher...BACKGROUND: Biological and morphological characteristics of neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) have been widely investigated. OBJECTIVE: To explore the ultrastructure of human embryo-derived NSPCs and neurospheres cultivated in vitro using electron microscopy. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A cell biology experiment was performed at the Brain Tumor Laboratory of Soochow University, and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University between August 2007 and April 2008. MATERIALS: Human fetal brain tissue was obtained from an 8-week-old aborted fetus; serum-free Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 culture medium was provided by Gibco, USA; scanning electron microscope was provided by Hitachi Instruments, Japan; transmission electron microscope was provided by JEOL, Japan. METHODS: NSPCs were isolated from human fetal brain tissue and cultivated in serum-free Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 culture medium. Cells were passaged every 5-7 days. After three passages, NSPCs were harvested and used for ultrastructural examination. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Ultrastructural examination of human NSPCs and adjacent cells in neurospheres. RESULTS: Individual NSPCs were visible as spherical morphologies with rough surfaces under scanning electron microscope. Generally, they had large nuclei and little cytoplasm. Nuclei were frequently globular with large amounts of euchromatin and a small quantity of heterochromatin, and most NSPCs had only one nucleolus. The Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum were underdeveloped; however, autophagosomes were clearly visible. The neurospheres were made up of NSPCs and non-fixiform material inside. Between adjacent cells and at the cytoplasmic surface of apposed plasma membranes, there were vesicle-like structures. Some membrane boundaries with high permeabilities were observed between some contiguous NSPCs in neurospheres, possibly attributable to plasmalemmal fusion between adjacent cells. CONCLUSION: A large number of autophagosomes were observed in NSPCs and gap junctions were visible between adjacent NSPCs.展开更多
基金supported by a grant from Hubei Key Laboratory of Diabetes and Angiopathy Program of Hubei University of Science and Technology(2020XZ10)Project of Education Commission of Hubei Province(B2022192).
文摘Background:Erzhu Erchen decoction(EZECD),which is based on Erchen decoction and enhanced with Atractylodes lancea and Atractylodes macrocephala,is widely used for the treatment of dampness and heat(The clinical manifestations of Western medicine include thirst,inability to drink more,diarrhea,yellow urine,red tongue,et al.)internalized disease.Nevertheless,the mechanism of EZECD on damp-heat internalized Type 2 diabetes(T2D)remains unknown.We employed data mining,pharmacology databases and experimental verification to study how EZECD treats damp-heat internalized T2D.Methods:The main compounds or genes of EZECD and damp-heat internalized T2D were obtained from the pharmacology databases.Succeeding,the overlapped targets of EZECD and damp-heat internalized T2D were performed by the Gene Ontology,kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis.And the compound-disease targets-pathway network were constructed to obtain the hub compound.Moreover,the hub genes and core related pathways were mined with weighted gene co-expression network analysis based on Gene Expression Omnibus database,the capability of hub compound and genes was valid in AutoDock 1.5.7.Furthermore,and violin plot and gene set enrichment analysis were performed to explore the role of hub genes in damp-heat internalized T2D.Finally,the interactions of hub compound and genes were explored using Comparative Toxicogenomics Database and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Results:First,herb-compounds-genes-disease network illustrated that the hub compound of EZECD for damp-heat internalized T2D could be quercetin.Consistently,the hub genes were CASP8,CCL2,and AHR according to weighted gene co-expression network analysis.Molecular docking showed that quercetin could bind with the hub genes.Further,gene set enrichment analysis and Gene Ontology represented that CASP8,or CCL2,is negatively involved in insulin secretion response to the TNF or lipopolysaccharide process,and AHR or CCL2 positively regulated lipid and atherosclerosis,and/or including NOD-like receptor signaling pathway,and TNF signaling pathway.Ultimately,the quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting analysis showed that quercetin could down-regulated the mRNA and protein experssion of CASP8,CCL2,and AHR.It was consistent with the results in Comparative Toxicogenomics Database databases.Conclusion:These results demonstrated quercetin could inhibit the expression of CASP8,CCL2,AHR in damp-heat internalized T2D,which improves insulin secretion and inhibits lipid and atherosclerosis,as well as/or including NOD-like receptor signaling pathway,and TNF signaling pathway,suggesting that EZECD may be more effective to treat damp-heat internalized T2D.
基金the National Trauma Program (973 Program), No. 2005CB522600
文摘BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid can be an inducer for neural stem cells in vitro, but few studies employ cerebrospinal fluid to culture olfactory ensheathing cells. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the growth of nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells in normal cerebrospinal fluid, and to analyze the feasibility of cerebrospinal fluid for culturing olfactory ensheathing cells used for transplantation. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A completely randomized, block design study was performed at the Cell Laboratory, Wuxi Third People's Hospital, and Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China, in August 2008. MATERIALS: Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 (DMEM/F12) and fetal bovine serum (Gibco BRL, USA), mouse anti-rat P75 monoclonal antibody and rabbit anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein polyclonal anti body ('Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA), mouse anti-rat myelin basic protein monoclonal antibody (Cymbus, UK), mouse anti-rat microtubule-associated protein-2 monoclonal antibody (Transduction Laboratories, USA), FITC conjugated rabbit anti-mouse monoclonal antibody (Boster, China), TRITC conjugated goat anti-rabbit monoclonal antibody (Sigma, USA) were used. METHODS: Nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells were separately incubated in DMEM/F12, cerebrospinal fluid, and changing DMEM/F12 into cerebrospinal fluid. Adult female Sprague Dawley rat models of spinal hemisection were established. Nerve injury was repaired by transplantation of nasal mucosa olfactory ensheathing cells cultured in cerebrospinal fluid or DMEM/F12. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The proliferative ability of olfactory ensheathing cells cultured in cerebrospinal fluid was determined by a 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay. The morphology and purity of olfactory ensheathing cells were detected using immunohistochemistry. Animal behavior was evaluated by the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale. Morphological repair was assessed by a horseradish peroxidase-tetramethylbenzidine retrograde tracer technique and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Changing from DMEM/F12 to cerebrospinal fluid did not change overall culture morphology and purity on day 14. These cells also contributed to myelinization and the conduction velocity of regenerated axons, and improved motor abilities of denervated muscle fibers in rats with spinal cord injury. The recovery of behavioral function and neuronal regeneration was similar in the two groups. CONCLUSION: Cerebrospinal fluid culture prior to autologous olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation is feasible for clinical use.
基金supported by a grant from Key Project of Education Commission of Hubei Province(D20202802)Hubei Key Laboratory of Diabetes and Angiopathy Program(2020XZ10)of Hubei University of Science.
文摘Background:Based on previous theoretical studies,JQ-1 as a common inhibitor of bromodomain and extraterminal(BET)proteins was used to treat a variety of diseases.Therefore,we aimed to explore the mechanism of action of JQ-1 on BET proteins based on bioinformatics and build the novel hypothesis of JQ-1 in treating atherosclerosis(AS)caused by proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs).Methods:We selected the chip GSE138323 which was searched with the key words“Vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation”in Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database,and differential gene analysis was performed between the GRO and JQ-1 groups.Then the top twenty significantly up-regulated genes and the top twenty significantly down-regulated genes were selected for Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis.Thirdly,structured the PPI network of forty differential genes,and the core genes were screened by using the MCC algorithm which in“Cytohubba”plugin in the Cytoscapev3.9.1 software.After that,single gene Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA)enrichment analysis was performed on the selected core genes in R language.Finally molecular docking validation was performed.Results:Five core genes was selected:H3C2,H3C4,H3C7,H3C10 and AREG.The GO enrichment analysis results showed that there were twenty-five entries in biological process,eight entries in cellular components(CC),and twenty-five entries in molecular function.The KEGG enrichment analysis results showed that there were seven pathways,mainly including systemic lupus erythematosus and external neutrophil trap formation.The GSEA results showed that the five genes were mainly through the regulation of cytochrome P450 metabolism,PPAR signaling pathway and other pathways.The molecular docking results showed that JQ-1 had binding activity with these five genes.Conclusions:JQ-1 may regulate the expression of the genes that H3C2,H3C4,H3C7,H3C10 and AREG,to mainly regulate the genes in cytochrome P450 metabolism,PPAR singling pathway and other pathways,to make some influence in the proliferation of VSMCs,and improved atherosclerotic symptoms due to vascular smooth muscle proliferation,thus treating cardiovascular disease.
文摘背景与目的云南东部农村地区宣威市、富源县女性居民主要从事农业生产和家务工作,基本不吸烟,但肺癌死亡率却是世界上最高的,而且发病、死亡年龄提前。本研究对宣威、富源非吸烟女性肺癌生存状况及其影响因素进行分析。方法以2006年-2010年被当地省、市、县9家医院新诊断、并纳入"非吸烟女性肺癌病例对照研究项目"的常住户籍女性肺癌病例为研究对象随访至2016年末。通过Life-table法进行全部病例生存分析,评估人群相对生存率和年龄别标化相对生存率。应用Kaplan-Meier法和Cox比例风险模型分别进行单因素生存分析、分层分析和多因素分析。结果随访的1,250例病例中,死亡1,075例,删失175例,随访中位时间为69个月(95%CI:61.9-76.0)。病例平均年龄(54.8±10.9)岁,I期、II期、III期、IV期和未知分期分别占3.5%、8.7%、20.7%、29.7%和37.4%;手术、非手术治疗和未治疗分别占17. 2%、39.0%和43. 8%,组织学、细胞学诊断占51.6%。中位生存时间13.2个月,5年观察生存率、相对生存率、年龄标化相对生存率分别为8.9%(95%CI:7.0-10.6)、9.4%(95%CI:7.6-11.5)和10.1%(95%CI:3.7-20.5)。I期、II期、III期、IV期、未分期5年生存率分别为41.1%、22.4%、5. 3%、1. 3%、11.2%;手术治疗、非手术治疗、未治疗分别为34.8%和3.2%、4.7%;腺癌、鳞癌分别为17.9%和5.6%。省级医院治疗、X线胸部筛查、非农民职业、城镇居住、65岁以下年龄等因素有利于提高生存率,而市县级医院治疗、农民职业、乡村居住、65岁以上年龄等则生存率较低。分层分析显示,任意原发灶-淋巴结-远处转移(tumornode-met a st a si s,T N M)分期,无论腺癌或鳞癌患者,行手术治疗的生存率明显高于非手术治疗;与未治疗病例相比非手术治疗仅在III期显示差异;腺癌生存率大于鳞癌不仅仅因为早期和手术病例较多,在III期、未分期也显示明显生存优势。不同级别医院治疗疗效有明显差异,省级医院治疗的IV期、鳞癌的生存预后明显优于市、县级医院。Cox分析显示治疗方法、TNM分期、治疗医院级别、X线胸部筛查是独立预后因素,其中TNM分期、手术治疗对肺癌患者生存影响较大,而治疗医院级别、X胸部筛查相对较弱。结论宣威、富源非吸烟女性肺癌生存率较低,主要与其诊断时早期病例和手术、综合治疗较少、而未治疗病例较多有关,其次较差的农村社会经济、健康保障等也是生存预后的不利因素。
基金supported by a grant from Key Project of Education Commission of Hubei Province(D20202802)Hubei Key Laboratory of Diabetes and Angiopathy Program(2020XZ10)+1 种基金Hubei University of Science,Research Innovation Team Project of Hubei University of Science and Technology(2018)Key Team Project of Education Commission of Hubei Province(T201921).
文摘Objective:To predict the relevant targets and signaling pathways of Smilax china L.(SC)for treating myocardial infarction on the basis of network pharmacology and molecular docking.Consequently,the basis for additional in-depth investigation is obtained.Methods:First,the targets of SC and the targets for treating myocardial infarction were screened from different databases,Then the intersection genes of SC for treating myocardial infarction were performed in Venny 2.1.0.Second,to obtain the protein interaction network,the Metascape database,String database,were used to analyze the important modules related to the signaling pathway using MCODE algorithm.Furthermore,the DAVID database was used for Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis.And we constructed the“interaction targets-pathways”network by Cytoscape software,and using Network Analyzer was used to screen the core compound,core targets and core pathways.Finally,molecular docking was used to verify whether the core compounds and core targets had better docking binding.Results:11 active ingredients and 98 targets of SC,1846 targets to treat myocardial infarction and 58 targets related to treat myocardial infarction in SC were obtained;MCODE analysis of the protein-protein interaction network yielded 4 important modules related to signaling pathways;Gene Ontology enrichment analysis yielded 848 entries and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis yielded 144 signaling pathways;the core compounds were beta-sitosterol,diosgenin,kaempferol,core targets were AKT1,CASP9,BCL2,core pathways were pathways in cancer,pathways of neurodegeneration-multiple diseases,Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection,lipid and atherosclerosis and human cytomegalovirus infection.Finally,molecular docking between core components and core targets was verified.Conclusion:The preliminary prediction of the mechanism of the SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction is that it acts through a multi-compounds,multi-targets and multi-pathways.This study provided a theoretical basis and research direction for the mechanism of action of SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction,and lays the foundation for further research on SC in the treatment of myocardial infarction.
文摘Over half of the world's population is exposed to household air pollution from the burning of solid fuels at home. Household air pollution from solid fuel use is a leading risk factor for global disease and remains a major public health problem, especially in low- and mid-income countries. This is a particularly serious problem in China, where many people in rural areas still use coal for household heating and cooking. This review focuses on several decades of research carried out in Xuanwei County, Yunnan Province, where household coal use is a major source of household air pollution and where studies have linked household air pollution exposure to high rates of lung cancer. We conducted a series of case-control and cohort studies in Xuanwei to characterize the lung cancer risk in this population and the factors associated with it. We found lung cancer risk to vary substantially between different coal types, with a higher risk associated with smoky(i.e., bituminous) coal use compared to smokeless(i.e., anthracite) coal use. The installation of a chimney in homes resulted in a substantial reduction in lung cancer incidence and mortality. Overall, our research underscores the need among existing coal users to improve ventilation, use the least toxic fuel, and eventually move toward the use of cleaner fuels, such as gas and electricity.
基金Supported by Initial Fund of Guangdong Medical College,No.XB1338the Medical Research Fund of Guangdong Province,No.B2014306the Research Fund of Guangdong Medical College,No.M2013024
文摘AIM: To assess the effects of dihydromyricetin(DHM) as a hepatoprotective candidate in reducing hepatic injury and accelerating hepatocyte proliferation after carbon tetrachloride(CCl4) treatment.METHODS: C57 BL/6 mice were used in this study. Mice were orally administered with DHM(150 mg/kg) for 4 d after CCl4 treatment. Serum and liver tissue samples were collected on days 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 after CCl4 treatment. The anti-inflammatory effect of DHM was assessed directly by hepatic histology detection and indirectly by serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), albumin, and superoxide dismutase(SOD). Inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), were detected using ELISA kits. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) staining was used to evaluate the role of DHM in promoting hepatocyte proliferation. Hepatocyte apoptosis wasmeasured by TUNEL assay.Furthermore,apoptosis proteins Caspases-3,6,8,and 9 were detected by Western blot.SP600125 were used to confirm whether DHM regulated liver regeneration through JNK/TNF-αpathways.RESULTS:DHM showed a strong anti-inflammatory effect on CCl4-induced liver injury in mice.DHM could significantly decrease serum ALT,AST,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αand increase serum albumin,SOD and liver SOD compared to the control group after CCl4 treatment(P<0.05).PCNA results indicated that DHM could significantly increase the number of PCNA positive cells compared to the control(348.9±56.0 vs 107.1±31.4,P<0.01).TUNEL assay showed that DHM dramatically reduced the number of apoptotic cells after CCl4 treatment compared to the control(365.4±99.4 vs 90.5±13.8,P<0.01).Caspase activity detection showed that DHM could reduce the activities of Caspases-8,3,6 and 9 compared to the control(P<0.05).The results of Western blot showed that DHM increased the expression of JNK and decreased TNF-αexpression.However,DHM could not affect TNF-αexpression after SP600125 treatment.Furthermore,DHM could significantly improve the survival rate of acute liver failure(ALF)mice(73.3%vs 20.0%,P<0.0001),and SP600125 could inhibit the effect of DHM.CONCLUSION:These findings demonstrate that DHM alleviates CCl4-induced liver injury,suggesting that DHM is a promising candidate for reversing liver injury and ALF.
文摘脑是非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC)最常见的远处转移部位,脑转移也是晚期肺癌致残致死的主要原因。近年来,小分子酪氨酸激酶抑制剂的应用和疗效奠定了驱动基因突变阳性的NSCLC脑转移的治疗基础。随着程序性死亡受体1(programmed cell death protein 1, PD-1)/程序性死亡受体配体1(programmed cell death protein ligand 1, PD-L1)抑制剂及相应联合疗法的不断发展,免疫治疗已成为驱动基因突变泛阴性的NSCLC脑转移患者的重要选择,相关生物标志物的价值也日益凸显。由于NSCLC脑转移肿瘤及其微环境的免疫病理特征具有一定的特殊性,本文旨在回顾相关研究进展,并为免疫治疗联合策略的探索与新型免疫疗法的开发提供参考。
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0301104)Nation Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51771043)Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Baiyunobo Rare Earth researches and Comprehensive Utilization,and Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline Innovation to Universities 2.0(the 111 Project 2.0 of China,No.BP0719037).
文摘The oxidation behaviors of AZ80,AZ8O-0.32 Y and AZ8O-0.38 Nd(wt.%)alloys were researched at 413℃,420℃,427v and 433℃for up to 6 h in air environment via a high precision analytical balance,a laser confocal microscope,differential scanning calorimeter(DSC)analysis,X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis,scanning electron microscope(SEM)observation,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis.The results show that the weight gain and oxidation rate of AZ80 are reduced significantly,the initiation form and propagation of cracks in oxide layer are changed.Compact and protective oxide layer forms on alloy surface with Y or Nd addition.And the activation energies of AZ80,AZ80-0.32Y and AZ8O-0.38Nd alloys calculated via Arrhenius equation are 82.556 kJ/mol,177.148kJ/mol and 136.738 kJ/mol,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81172400,81101909,81272793,81302180,81302196,81472739
文摘Research on human glioma stem cells began early in the 21st century and since then has become a rapidly growing research field with the number of publications increasing year by year. The research conducted by our diverse group of investigators focused primarily on cell culture techniques, molecular regulation, signaling pathways, cancer treatment, the stem cell microenvironment and the cellular origin and function of glioma stem cells. In particular, we put forward our view that there are inverse or forward transformations among neural stem cells, glial cells and glioma stem cells in glioma tissues under certain conditions. Based on the background of the progress of international research on human glioma stem cells, we aim to share our progress and current findings of human glioma stem cell research in China with colleagues around the world.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundationof China(Grant No.21671113)the Science and Technology of Henan province in 2018(No.182102310873)+2 种基金2019 Special Project of Nanyang Normal University(Nos.2019ZX009 and 2019QN011)Project of Young Backbone Teachers in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province(No.2020GGJS180)2019 Henan Higher Education Teaching Reform Research and Practice Project(No.2019SJGLX093Y).
文摘Photocatalytic water splitting and carbon dioxide photoreduction are considered eff ective strategies for alleviating the energy crisis and environmental pollution.Polynuclear metal-oxo clusters possess excellent electron storage/release ability and unique catalytic properties via intermetallic synergy,which enables them with great potential in environmentally friendly photosynthesis.Importantly,metal-oxo clusters with precise structure can not only act as high-effi ciency catalysts but also provide well-defi ned structural models for exploring structure-activity relationships.In this review,we systematically sum-marize recent progress in the catalytic application of polynuclear metal-oxo clusters,including polyoxometalate clusters,low-cost transition metal clusters,and metal-oxo-cluster-based metal-organic frameworks for water splitting and CO_(2)reduction.Furthermore,we discuss the challenges and solutions to the problems of polynuclear metal-oxo clusters in photocatalysis.
基金supported by the Social Development Foundation of Suzhou, No. SYS201034the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. KLET1005
文摘In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fibroin nanofibers appeared more ordered, their processes extended further, and they formed more extensive and complex interconnections. In addition, the silk fibroin nanofibers had no impact on the proliferation of Schwann cells or on the secretion of ciliary neurotrophic factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor or nerve growth factor. These findings indicate that regenerated electrospun silk fibroin nanofibers can promote Schwann cell adhesion, growth and proliferation, and have excellent biocompatibility.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51901037)the China Post-doctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M661122)+1 种基金the Liaoning Province Doctoral Research Startup Fund Project(Grant Nos.2019-BS-083,2019-BS-168)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(Grant Nos.2019-ZD-0561,2019-ZD-0544)。
文摘The 2024 aluminum alloy was prepared with different ultrasonic processes.Effects of ultrasonic treatment parameters including ultrasonic power,treatment time,treatment temperature,and frequency resonance,as well as C_(2)Cl_(6) degasser on degassing of the 2024 aluminum alloy were investigated.Results indicate that increasing ultrasonic power at the same ultrasonic treatment time can improve the degassing effect.The optimum degassing efficiency can be obtained under the resonant ultrasound condition.With the combination of 1%C_(2)Cl_(6) addition and 150 W ultrasonic treatment for 40 s,the hydrogen content of the alloy is decreased by 52.9%.At the same time,the tensile strength and elongation are increased by 28.3%and 92.3%,respectively,and the yield strength is slightly increased by 6.7%.The degassing mechanism is also discussed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30400457the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30672164+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30772241the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China, No.BK2007507
文摘BACKGROUND: Biological and morphological characteristics of neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) have been widely investigated. OBJECTIVE: To explore the ultrastructure of human embryo-derived NSPCs and neurospheres cultivated in vitro using electron microscopy. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A cell biology experiment was performed at the Brain Tumor Laboratory of Soochow University, and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University between August 2007 and April 2008. MATERIALS: Human fetal brain tissue was obtained from an 8-week-old aborted fetus; serum-free Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 culture medium was provided by Gibco, USA; scanning electron microscope was provided by Hitachi Instruments, Japan; transmission electron microscope was provided by JEOL, Japan. METHODS: NSPCs were isolated from human fetal brain tissue and cultivated in serum-free Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 culture medium. Cells were passaged every 5-7 days. After three passages, NSPCs were harvested and used for ultrastructural examination. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Ultrastructural examination of human NSPCs and adjacent cells in neurospheres. RESULTS: Individual NSPCs were visible as spherical morphologies with rough surfaces under scanning electron microscope. Generally, they had large nuclei and little cytoplasm. Nuclei were frequently globular with large amounts of euchromatin and a small quantity of heterochromatin, and most NSPCs had only one nucleolus. The Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum were underdeveloped; however, autophagosomes were clearly visible. The neurospheres were made up of NSPCs and non-fixiform material inside. Between adjacent cells and at the cytoplasmic surface of apposed plasma membranes, there were vesicle-like structures. Some membrane boundaries with high permeabilities were observed between some contiguous NSPCs in neurospheres, possibly attributable to plasmalemmal fusion between adjacent cells. CONCLUSION: A large number of autophagosomes were observed in NSPCs and gap junctions were visible between adjacent NSPCs.