Background:Sepsis,a type of systemic disease,can impact nearly all organs,tissues and cells.Among them,endothelial cells are amongst thefirst to be affected and respond to the insult.In this study,we investigated the p...Background:Sepsis,a type of systemic disease,can impact nearly all organs,tissues and cells.Among them,endothelial cells are amongst thefirst to be affected and respond to the insult.In this study,we investigated the protective effects of microRNA-30a-5p(miR-30a-5p)on human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells(HPMECs)treated with lipolysaccharide(LPS).Methods:An in vitro model of sepsis was established in HPMECs with the use of LPS.Transfecting with different tools(mimetic and inhibitor)to modify miR-30a-5p expression.Cell viability,proliferation and apoptosis were detected by the CCK-8 assay,the EdU kit andfluorescence staining,respectively.The autophagy-related protein and mRNA expression,the number of autophagosomes were separately examined through Western blot analysis,qPT-PCR and confocal microscopy.TargetScan and the luciferase reporter assays were used to probe target genes interacting with miR-30a-5p.Results:LPS caused a reduction in the viability and proliferation of HPMECs,as well as an elevation in the number of apoptotic cells.Subsequently,we observed that miR-30a-5p might play a role in preventing LPS-induced inhibition of cell damage and decreasing HPMEC apoptosis,suggesting the potential function of miR-30a-5p in this injury process.Finally,we confirmed that miR-30a-5p exerts its protective effect by regulating cell autophagy,possibly by targeting Beclin-1.Conclusion:Our study provided evidence that autophagy is a crucial aspect in the protective role of miR-30a-5p against LPS-induced HPMEC injury,identifying a promising target for sepsis-related endothelial cell injury.展开更多
Nitric humic acid was prepared by catalytic oxidation between nitric acid and Guizhou coal, with added catalysts. We investigated catalytic oxidation processes and the factors that affect the reactions. The effects of...Nitric humic acid was prepared by catalytic oxidation between nitric acid and Guizhou coal, with added catalysts. We investigated catalytic oxidation processes and the factors that affect the reactions. The effects of different catalysts, including NiSO 4 support on active carbon (AC-NiSO 4 ), NiSO 4 support on silicon dioxide (SiO 2 -NiSO 4 ), composites of SO 4 2à /Fe 2 O 3 , Zr-iron and vanadium-iron composite were studied. As well, we investigated nitric humic acid yields and the chemical structure of products by element analysis, FT-IR and E4/E6 (an absorbance ratio at wavelengths of 465 and 665 nm of humic acid alkaline extraction solutions). The results show that the catalytic oxidation reaction with added catalysts can increase humic acid yields by 18.7%, 16.36%, 12.94%, 5.61% and 8.59%, respectively. The highest yield of humic acid, i.e., 36.0%, was obtained with AC-NiSO 4 as the catalyst. The amounts of C and H decreased with the amount of nitrogen. The increase in the E4/E6 ratio in catalytic oxidation of (Guizhou) coal shows that small molecular weights and high yields of nitric humic acid can be obtained by catalytic oxidation reactions.展开更多
Metabolic syndrome has become a global epidemic that adversely affects human health. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders; however, the mechanisms that integrate...Metabolic syndrome has become a global epidemic that adversely affects human health. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders; however, the mechanisms that integrate these cues to regulate metabolic physiology and the development of metabolic disorders remain incompletely defined. Emerging evidence suggests that SWlISNF chromatin.remodeling complexes are critical for directing metabolic reprogramming and adaptation in response to nutritional and other physiological sigrials. The ATP-dependent SWl/SNF ing complexes comprise up to 11 subunits, among which the BAF60 subunit serves as a key link between the core complexes and specific transcriptional factors. The BAF60 subunit has three members, BAF60a, b, and c. The distinct tissue distribution patterns and regulatory mechanisms of BAF60 proteins confer each isoform with specialized functions in different m^abolic cell types. In this review, we summarize the emerging roles and mechanisms of BAF60 proteins in the regulation of nutrient sensing and energy metabolism under physiological and disease conditions.展开更多
Background: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease with increased epidermal proliferation. The objective of this review was to systematically identify the evidence and perform a netw...Background: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease with increased epidermal proliferation. The objective of this review was to systematically identify the evidence and perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) to estimate the relative efficacy of secukinumab (SEC) against adalimumab (ADA) and infliximab (INF) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.Methods: A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted according to a pre-specified protocol to identify relevant studies. Initially, the databases were searched from database inception till June 2013, and the SLR was updated in April 2020. The eligibility criteria included adult patients (≥18 years old) with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and the SLR included randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The comparators of interest were SEC, ADA, INF, and placebo (PLA), while outcomes of interest were Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) (50, 75, and 90) at weeks 12, 16, and 24. A Bayesian NMA for PASI was utilized with a framework that evaluated the probability of PASI responses in different categories of PASI thresholds within a single model.Results: A total of 23 RCTs that assessed the efficacy of SEC, ADA, and INF in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis were identified. At 12 weeks, SEC was associated with a significantly better response compared with PLA and ADA for PASI 75 and 90, while response results were comparable against INF. At 12 weeks, risk ratio (95% confidence interval) derived from NMA for SECvs. ADA and INF for PASI 75 was 1.35 (1.19, 1.57) and 1.01 (0.90, 1.18), respectively. At the 16-week and 24-week time interval, SEC was significantly better than PLA, ADA, and INF for PASI 75 and 90.Conclusion: Efficacy of SEC in the treatment of patient populations with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis is well demonstrated through NMA.展开更多
基金This study is supported in part by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LTGD23H150001)the Medical and Health Research Project of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2023KY212)the High-Level Talent Research Project of Hangzhou Vocational&Technical College(Grant No.HZYGCC202229).
文摘Background:Sepsis,a type of systemic disease,can impact nearly all organs,tissues and cells.Among them,endothelial cells are amongst thefirst to be affected and respond to the insult.In this study,we investigated the protective effects of microRNA-30a-5p(miR-30a-5p)on human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells(HPMECs)treated with lipolysaccharide(LPS).Methods:An in vitro model of sepsis was established in HPMECs with the use of LPS.Transfecting with different tools(mimetic and inhibitor)to modify miR-30a-5p expression.Cell viability,proliferation and apoptosis were detected by the CCK-8 assay,the EdU kit andfluorescence staining,respectively.The autophagy-related protein and mRNA expression,the number of autophagosomes were separately examined through Western blot analysis,qPT-PCR and confocal microscopy.TargetScan and the luciferase reporter assays were used to probe target genes interacting with miR-30a-5p.Results:LPS caused a reduction in the viability and proliferation of HPMECs,as well as an elevation in the number of apoptotic cells.Subsequently,we observed that miR-30a-5p might play a role in preventing LPS-induced inhibition of cell damage and decreasing HPMEC apoptosis,suggesting the potential function of miR-30a-5p in this injury process.Finally,we confirmed that miR-30a-5p exerts its protective effect by regulating cell autophagy,possibly by targeting Beclin-1.Conclusion:Our study provided evidence that autophagy is a crucial aspect in the protective role of miR-30a-5p against LPS-induced HPMEC injury,identifying a promising target for sepsis-related endothelial cell injury.
基金sponsored by the Shaanxi Key Scientific and Technological Project, China (No. 2010K07-20)the National Science and Technology Major Project (No. 2011ZX05037-003)
文摘Nitric humic acid was prepared by catalytic oxidation between nitric acid and Guizhou coal, with added catalysts. We investigated catalytic oxidation processes and the factors that affect the reactions. The effects of different catalysts, including NiSO 4 support on active carbon (AC-NiSO 4 ), NiSO 4 support on silicon dioxide (SiO 2 -NiSO 4 ), composites of SO 4 2à /Fe 2 O 3 , Zr-iron and vanadium-iron composite were studied. As well, we investigated nitric humic acid yields and the chemical structure of products by element analysis, FT-IR and E4/E6 (an absorbance ratio at wavelengths of 465 and 665 nm of humic acid alkaline extraction solutions). The results show that the catalytic oxidation reaction with added catalysts can increase humic acid yields by 18.7%, 16.36%, 12.94%, 5.61% and 8.59%, respectively. The highest yield of humic acid, i.e., 36.0%, was obtained with AC-NiSO 4 as the catalyst. The amounts of C and H decreased with the amount of nitrogen. The increase in the E4/E6 ratio in catalytic oxidation of (Guizhou) coal shows that small molecular weights and high yields of nitric humic acid can be obtained by catalytic oxidation reactions.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 81670740）, the Thousand Young Talents Plan of China, and the National Key Research and Development Programme of China （No. 2016YFC1305303） to Z.X.M. by National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 81570759 and 81270938）, National Key Research and Development Programme of China （No. 2016YFC1305301）, Zhejiang Provincial Key Science and Technol- ogy Project （No. 2014C03045-2）, Key Disciplines of Medicine （Innovation discipline,11-CX24） to J.F. and by NIH grant （No. DKl12800） to J.D.L.
文摘Metabolic syndrome has become a global epidemic that adversely affects human health. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders; however, the mechanisms that integrate these cues to regulate metabolic physiology and the development of metabolic disorders remain incompletely defined. Emerging evidence suggests that SWlISNF chromatin.remodeling complexes are critical for directing metabolic reprogramming and adaptation in response to nutritional and other physiological sigrials. The ATP-dependent SWl/SNF ing complexes comprise up to 11 subunits, among which the BAF60 subunit serves as a key link between the core complexes and specific transcriptional factors. The BAF60 subunit has three members, BAF60a, b, and c. The distinct tissue distribution patterns and regulatory mechanisms of BAF60 proteins confer each isoform with specialized functions in different m^abolic cell types. In this review, we summarize the emerging roles and mechanisms of BAF60 proteins in the regulation of nutrient sensing and energy metabolism under physiological and disease conditions.
文摘Background: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease with increased epidermal proliferation. The objective of this review was to systematically identify the evidence and perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) to estimate the relative efficacy of secukinumab (SEC) against adalimumab (ADA) and infliximab (INF) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.Methods: A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted according to a pre-specified protocol to identify relevant studies. Initially, the databases were searched from database inception till June 2013, and the SLR was updated in April 2020. The eligibility criteria included adult patients (≥18 years old) with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and the SLR included randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The comparators of interest were SEC, ADA, INF, and placebo (PLA), while outcomes of interest were Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) (50, 75, and 90) at weeks 12, 16, and 24. A Bayesian NMA for PASI was utilized with a framework that evaluated the probability of PASI responses in different categories of PASI thresholds within a single model.Results: A total of 23 RCTs that assessed the efficacy of SEC, ADA, and INF in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis were identified. At 12 weeks, SEC was associated with a significantly better response compared with PLA and ADA for PASI 75 and 90, while response results were comparable against INF. At 12 weeks, risk ratio (95% confidence interval) derived from NMA for SECvs. ADA and INF for PASI 75 was 1.35 (1.19, 1.57) and 1.01 (0.90, 1.18), respectively. At the 16-week and 24-week time interval, SEC was significantly better than PLA, ADA, and INF for PASI 75 and 90.Conclusion: Efficacy of SEC in the treatment of patient populations with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis is well demonstrated through NMA.
