The Pearl River Delta(PRD),a tornado hotspot,forms a distinct trumpet-shaped coastline that concaves toward the South China Sea.During the summer monsoon season,low-level southwesterlies over the PRD’s sea surface te...The Pearl River Delta(PRD),a tornado hotspot,forms a distinct trumpet-shaped coastline that concaves toward the South China Sea.During the summer monsoon season,low-level southwesterlies over the PRD’s sea surface tend to be turned toward the west coast,constituting a convergent wind field along with the landward-side southwesterlies,which influences regional convective weather.This two-part study explores the roles of this unique land–sea contrast of the trumpet-shaped coastline in the formation of a tornadic mesovortex within monsoonal flows in this region.Part I primarily presents observational analyses of pre-storm environments and storm evolutions.The rotating storm developed in a lowshear environment(not ideal for a supercell)under the interactions of three air masses under the influence of the land–sea contrast,monsoon,and storm cold outflows.This intersection zone(or“triple point”)is typically characterized by local enhancements of ambient vertical vorticity and convergence.Based on a rapid-scan X-band phased-array radar,finger-like echoes were recognized shortly after the gust front intruded on the triple point.Developed over the triple point,they rapidly wrapped up with a well-defined low-level mesovortex.It is thus presumed that the triple point may have played roles in the mesovortex genesis,which will be demonstrated in Part II with multiple sensitivity numerical simulations.The findings also suggest that when storms pass over the boundary intersection zone in the PRD,the expected possibility of a rotating storm occurring is relatively high,even in a low-shear environment.Improved knowledge of such environments provides additional guidance to assess the regional tornado risk.展开更多
Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the safety,efficacy,and feasibility of the rituximab,fotemustine,pemetrexed,and dexamethasone(R-FPD)regimen followed by whole-brain radiotherapy(WBRT)for patients with primary ce...Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the safety,efficacy,and feasibility of the rituximab,fotemustine,pemetrexed,and dexamethasone(R-FPD)regimen followed by whole-brain radiotherapy(WBRT)for patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma(PCNSL).Methods:A prospective,single-center phase II clinical trial was conducted.Patients with PCNSL newly diagnosed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between July 2018 and July 2020 were studied.The R-FPD regimen consisted of rituximab(375 mg/m2 i.v.on D0),fotemustine(100 mg/m2 i.v.on D1),pemetrexed(600 mg/m2 i.v.on D1),and dexamethasone(40 mg i.v.on D1-5).Patients 60 years or younger who showed a complete response(CR)were treated with 23.4 Gy of WBRT after the end of chemotherapy;those older than 60 years with CR were treated with a wait-and-see approach;and those who did not show CR after the 4th cycle of chemotherapy were given salvage WBRT 30 Gy+local tumor field irradiation up to 45 Gy,regardless of age.Results:A total of 30 patients were included.After 2 cycles,the objective response rate(ORR)was 96.5%(28/29,1 CR,27 PR,0 SD,and 1 PD).After 4 cycles,the ORR was 73.1%(19/26,11 CR,8 PR,4 SD,and 3 PD).After WBRT,the ORR was 90.9%(10/11,7 CR,3 PR,and 1 SD).The grade III and IV toxicity responses were mainly leukopenia(20.0%),thrombocytopenia(23.3%),and anemia(10.0%).Conclusions:Fotemustine-based therapy in combination with rituximab chemotherapy followed by WBRT can improve outcomes,providing ORR benefits and favorable tolerability in patients newly diagnosed with PCNSL.展开更多
Objective: T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma(T-LBL) is an aggressive neoplasm of precursor T cells, however,detailed genome-wide sequencing of large T-LBL cohorts has not been performed due to its rarity. The purpose of t...Objective: T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma(T-LBL) is an aggressive neoplasm of precursor T cells, however,detailed genome-wide sequencing of large T-LBL cohorts has not been performed due to its rarity. The purpose of this study was to identify putative driver genes in T-LBL.Methods: To gain insight into the genetic mechanisms of T-LBL development, we performed whole-exome sequencing on 41 paired tumor-normal DNA samples from patients with T-LBL.Results: We identified 32 putative driver genes using whole-exome sequencing in 41 T-LBL cases, many of which have not previously been described in T-LBL, such as Janus kinase 3(JAK3), Janus kinase 1(JAK1), Runtrelated transcription factor 1(RUNX1) and Wilms’ tumor suppressor gene 1(WT1). When comparing the genetic alterations of T-LBL to T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL), we found that JAK-STAT and RAS pathway mutations were predominantly observed in T-LBL(58.5% and 34.1%, respectively), whereas Notch and cell cycle signaling pathways mutations were more prevalent in T-ALL. Notably, besides notch receptor 1(NOTCH1), mutational status of plant homeodomain(PHD)-like finger protein 6(PHF6) was identified as another independent factor for good prognosis. Of utmost interest is that co-existence of PHF6 and NOTCH1 mutation status might provide an alternative for early therapeutic stratification in T-LBL.Conclusions: Together, our findings will not only provide new insights into the molecular and genetic mechanisms of T-LBL, but also have tangible implications for clinical practice.展开更多
The World Health Organization(WHO)defines health as“a state of complete physical,mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”(WHO,2017),and mental health is defined as not only th...The World Health Organization(WHO)defines health as“a state of complete physical,mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”(WHO,2017),and mental health is defined as not only the absence of mental illness,but also the presence of psychological well-being.An expanding body of evidence highlights the relationship between nature(such as urban greenspace)and health(Li et al.,2019;Flaxman et al.,2020).展开更多
We read with great interest the manuscript“LPCAT1 func-tions as a novel prognostic molecular marker in hepato-cellular carcinoma”by Zhang et al in a recent issue of Genes&Diseases.^(1)The authors conducted bioin...We read with great interest the manuscript“LPCAT1 func-tions as a novel prognostic molecular marker in hepato-cellular carcinoma”by Zhang et al in a recent issue of Genes&Diseases.^(1)The authors conducted bioinformatics analyses using high throughput RNA sequencing data from TCGA to demonstrate that LPCAT1 is a novel and effective prognostic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma.We appreciate the contributions of the authors on the subject,nonetheless,we have some concerns that should be clari-fied in the following issues.展开更多
Influence of Sc content on microstructure and stress corrosion cracking behavior of medium strength AI-Zn-Mg alloy have been investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffr...Influence of Sc content on microstructure and stress corrosion cracking behavior of medium strength AI-Zn-Mg alloy have been investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and slow strain rate test. The results indicate that the addition of Sc results in the formation of the quaternary coherent AI3（Sc, Zr, Ti） dispersoids during homogenization treatment, which will inhibit the dynamic recrystallization behavior. The number density ofAl3（Sc, Zr, Ti） particles increases with the increase of Sc content, and thus the recrystallization fraction of hot-extruded alloy is reduced and the peak strength in two-stage artificial aging sample is enhanced. At the same time, the wide of precipitation free zone is reduced, and the content of Zn and Mg in grain boundary particles and precipitation free zone is increased with the increase of Sc content. In peak-aged state, the 0.06 wt% Sc added alloy shows the better stress corrosion cracking resistance than the Sc-free alloy because of the reduction of recrystallization fraction and the interrupted distribution of grain boundary precipitates along grain boundary. However, the further addition of Sc to 0.11 wt% will result in the deterioration of stress corrosion cracking resistance due to the increase of electrochemical activity of grain boundary particles and precipitation free zone as well as hydrogen embrittlement.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.展开更多
In the present report,cyclin-dependent kinase1(CDK1)siRNA was transfected into cells to silence the CDK1 gene expression and study its role in the cell cycle and cell apoptosis.The siRNA targeting CDK1 gene was chemic...In the present report,cyclin-dependent kinase1(CDK1)siRNA was transfected into cells to silence the CDK1 gene expression and study its role in the cell cycle and cell apoptosis.The siRNA targeting CDK1 gene was chemically synthesized and transfected into Hela cells by lipofectamine 2000.The expression levels of CDK1 gene and protein were examined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and Western blot,respectively.The cell cycle was analyzed by using DNA content analysis byflow cytometry.Cell apoptosis was detected by the Annexin V/PI method.The morphological changes of transfected cells were examined under the microscopy by Wright-Giemsa stain.CDK1 gene was successfully silenced by its siRNA,and the CDK1 protein expression level was decreased significantly,especially from 48th h to 60th h after transfection.The DNA content analysis showed that transfection of CDK1 siRNA led to cells accumulating in G2/M phase.There was no significant difference in the apoptotic rate between transfected cells and the control cells after transfection of CDK1 siRNA for 48 or 60 h.More double nucleus or multinucleus cells could be seen under the microscopy among the transfected cells.The decreased CDK1 expression by siRNA silencing gave rise to cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase but did not induce apoptosis.展开更多
基金supported by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2020B0301030004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42275006 and 42030604)+1 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2023A1515011705)the Science and Technology Research Project for Society of Foshan(Grant No.2120001008761).
文摘The Pearl River Delta(PRD),a tornado hotspot,forms a distinct trumpet-shaped coastline that concaves toward the South China Sea.During the summer monsoon season,low-level southwesterlies over the PRD’s sea surface tend to be turned toward the west coast,constituting a convergent wind field along with the landward-side southwesterlies,which influences regional convective weather.This two-part study explores the roles of this unique land–sea contrast of the trumpet-shaped coastline in the formation of a tornadic mesovortex within monsoonal flows in this region.Part I primarily presents observational analyses of pre-storm environments and storm evolutions.The rotating storm developed in a lowshear environment(not ideal for a supercell)under the interactions of three air masses under the influence of the land–sea contrast,monsoon,and storm cold outflows.This intersection zone(or“triple point”)is typically characterized by local enhancements of ambient vertical vorticity and convergence.Based on a rapid-scan X-band phased-array radar,finger-like echoes were recognized shortly after the gust front intruded on the triple point.Developed over the triple point,they rapidly wrapped up with a well-defined low-level mesovortex.It is thus presumed that the triple point may have played roles in the mesovortex genesis,which will be demonstrated in Part II with multiple sensitivity numerical simulations.The findings also suggest that when storms pass over the boundary intersection zone in the PRD,the expected possibility of a rotating storm occurring is relatively high,even in a low-shear environment.Improved knowledge of such environments provides additional guidance to assess the regional tornado risk.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81970184),The National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.2020ZX09201-009)Henan Medical Science and Technology Tacking Program(Joint Project)(Grant No.LHGJ20190021)。
文摘Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the safety,efficacy,and feasibility of the rituximab,fotemustine,pemetrexed,and dexamethasone(R-FPD)regimen followed by whole-brain radiotherapy(WBRT)for patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma(PCNSL).Methods:A prospective,single-center phase II clinical trial was conducted.Patients with PCNSL newly diagnosed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between July 2018 and July 2020 were studied.The R-FPD regimen consisted of rituximab(375 mg/m2 i.v.on D0),fotemustine(100 mg/m2 i.v.on D1),pemetrexed(600 mg/m2 i.v.on D1),and dexamethasone(40 mg i.v.on D1-5).Patients 60 years or younger who showed a complete response(CR)were treated with 23.4 Gy of WBRT after the end of chemotherapy;those older than 60 years with CR were treated with a wait-and-see approach;and those who did not show CR after the 4th cycle of chemotherapy were given salvage WBRT 30 Gy+local tumor field irradiation up to 45 Gy,regardless of age.Results:A total of 30 patients were included.After 2 cycles,the objective response rate(ORR)was 96.5%(28/29,1 CR,27 PR,0 SD,and 1 PD).After 4 cycles,the ORR was 73.1%(19/26,11 CR,8 PR,4 SD,and 3 PD).After WBRT,the ORR was 90.9%(10/11,7 CR,3 PR,and 1 SD).The grade III and IV toxicity responses were mainly leukopenia(20.0%),thrombocytopenia(23.3%),and anemia(10.0%).Conclusions:Fotemustine-based therapy in combination with rituximab chemotherapy followed by WBRT can improve outcomes,providing ORR benefits and favorable tolerability in patients newly diagnosed with PCNSL.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U1904139 and 82070209)。
文摘Objective: T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma(T-LBL) is an aggressive neoplasm of precursor T cells, however,detailed genome-wide sequencing of large T-LBL cohorts has not been performed due to its rarity. The purpose of this study was to identify putative driver genes in T-LBL.Methods: To gain insight into the genetic mechanisms of T-LBL development, we performed whole-exome sequencing on 41 paired tumor-normal DNA samples from patients with T-LBL.Results: We identified 32 putative driver genes using whole-exome sequencing in 41 T-LBL cases, many of which have not previously been described in T-LBL, such as Janus kinase 3(JAK3), Janus kinase 1(JAK1), Runtrelated transcription factor 1(RUNX1) and Wilms’ tumor suppressor gene 1(WT1). When comparing the genetic alterations of T-LBL to T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL), we found that JAK-STAT and RAS pathway mutations were predominantly observed in T-LBL(58.5% and 34.1%, respectively), whereas Notch and cell cycle signaling pathways mutations were more prevalent in T-ALL. Notably, besides notch receptor 1(NOTCH1), mutational status of plant homeodomain(PHD)-like finger protein 6(PHF6) was identified as another independent factor for good prognosis. Of utmost interest is that co-existence of PHF6 and NOTCH1 mutation status might provide an alternative for early therapeutic stratification in T-LBL.Conclusions: Together, our findings will not only provide new insights into the molecular and genetic mechanisms of T-LBL, but also have tangible implications for clinical practice.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82001996)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China.
文摘The World Health Organization(WHO)defines health as“a state of complete physical,mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”(WHO,2017),and mental health is defined as not only the absence of mental illness,but also the presence of psychological well-being.An expanding body of evidence highlights the relationship between nature(such as urban greenspace)and health(Li et al.,2019;Flaxman et al.,2020).
文摘We read with great interest the manuscript“LPCAT1 func-tions as a novel prognostic molecular marker in hepato-cellular carcinoma”by Zhang et al in a recent issue of Genes&Diseases.^(1)The authors conducted bioinformatics analyses using high throughput RNA sequencing data from TCGA to demonstrate that LPCAT1 is a novel and effective prognostic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma.We appreciate the contributions of the authors on the subject,nonetheless,we have some concerns that should be clari-fied in the following issues.
基金supported by the State’s Key Project of Research and Development (Grant Nos. 2016YFB1200600, and 2016YFB1200504)the Strategic Priority Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDB22000000)
文摘Influence of Sc content on microstructure and stress corrosion cracking behavior of medium strength AI-Zn-Mg alloy have been investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and slow strain rate test. The results indicate that the addition of Sc results in the formation of the quaternary coherent AI3（Sc, Zr, Ti） dispersoids during homogenization treatment, which will inhibit the dynamic recrystallization behavior. The number density ofAl3（Sc, Zr, Ti） particles increases with the increase of Sc content, and thus the recrystallization fraction of hot-extruded alloy is reduced and the peak strength in two-stage artificial aging sample is enhanced. At the same time, the wide of precipitation free zone is reduced, and the content of Zn and Mg in grain boundary particles and precipitation free zone is increased with the increase of Sc content. In peak-aged state, the 0.06 wt% Sc added alloy shows the better stress corrosion cracking resistance than the Sc-free alloy because of the reduction of recrystallization fraction and the interrupted distribution of grain boundary precipitates along grain boundary. However, the further addition of Sc to 0.11 wt% will result in the deterioration of stress corrosion cracking resistance due to the increase of electrochemical activity of grain boundary particles and precipitation free zone as well as hydrogen embrittlement.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.
基金supported by grants from the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2004CB518705)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30570908).
文摘In the present report,cyclin-dependent kinase1(CDK1)siRNA was transfected into cells to silence the CDK1 gene expression and study its role in the cell cycle and cell apoptosis.The siRNA targeting CDK1 gene was chemically synthesized and transfected into Hela cells by lipofectamine 2000.The expression levels of CDK1 gene and protein were examined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and Western blot,respectively.The cell cycle was analyzed by using DNA content analysis byflow cytometry.Cell apoptosis was detected by the Annexin V/PI method.The morphological changes of transfected cells were examined under the microscopy by Wright-Giemsa stain.CDK1 gene was successfully silenced by its siRNA,and the CDK1 protein expression level was decreased significantly,especially from 48th h to 60th h after transfection.The DNA content analysis showed that transfection of CDK1 siRNA led to cells accumulating in G2/M phase.There was no significant difference in the apoptotic rate between transfected cells and the control cells after transfection of CDK1 siRNA for 48 or 60 h.More double nucleus or multinucleus cells could be seen under the microscopy among the transfected cells.The decreased CDK1 expression by siRNA silencing gave rise to cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase but did not induce apoptosis.
