Given the rapid changes in social structure(urbanization),economic structure(industrialization),and demographic structure(population aging)in China,cancer has become a major public health problem1.Extensive evidence h...Given the rapid changes in social structure(urbanization),economic structure(industrialization),and demographic structure(population aging)in China,cancer has become a major public health problem1.Extensive evidence has indicated that screening can decrease cancer mortality,particularly among high-risk groups,and several representative national and regional cancer screening programs have been launched in China to cope with the increasing burden of cancer.展开更多
The efficient separation and collection of ammonia(NH_(3))during NH_(3) synthesis process is essential to improve the economic efficiency and protect the environment.In this work,ethanolammonium hydrochloride(EtOHACl)...The efficient separation and collection of ammonia(NH_(3))during NH_(3) synthesis process is essential to improve the economic efficiency and protect the environment.In this work,ethanolammonium hydrochloride(EtOHACl)and phenol(PhOH)were used to prepare a novel class of deep eutectic solvents(DESs)with multiple active sites and low viscosities.The NH_(3) separation performance of EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was analyzed completely.It is figured out that the NH_(3) absorption rates in EtOHACl+PhOH DESs are very fast.The NH_(3) absorption capacities are very high and reach up to 5.52 and 10.74 mol·kg1 at 11.2 and 100.4 kPa under 298.2 K,respectively.In addition,the EtOHACl+PhOH DESs present highly selective absorption of NH_(3) over N_(2) and H_(2) and good regenerative properties after seven cycles of absorption/desorption.The intrinsic separation mechanism of NH_(3) by EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was further revealed by spectroscopic analysis and quantum chemistry calculations.展开更多
BACKGROUND Rhabdomyosarcoma is a tumor of mesenchymal origin.Secondary leukemia is a complication of previous transformation to other hematologic disorders or is a treatment-related acute myeloid leukemia secondary to...BACKGROUND Rhabdomyosarcoma is a tumor of mesenchymal origin.Secondary leukemia is a complication of previous transformation to other hematologic disorders or is a treatment-related acute myeloid leukemia secondary to cytotoxic chemotherapy or radiation therapy for other malignancies.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 36-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma and acute myeloid leukemia.Further disease progression was observed after multiline chemotherapy.Eventually,the patient suffered cerebral hemorrhage,which resulted in death.CONCLUSION The incidence of rhabdomyosarcoma in adults is extremely low,and secondary leukemia caused by rhabdomyosarcoma is even rarer.Secondary leukemia has a very poor prognosis and a low overall survival rate.展开更多
A new high strength 2A97 Al-Cu-Li-X alloy was subjected to triple-aging of retrogression and re-aging treatments （RRA）. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, and tensil...A new high strength 2A97 Al-Cu-Li-X alloy was subjected to triple-aging of retrogression and re-aging treatments （RRA）. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, and tensile tests were used to investigate the effects of RRA treatment on the microstructures and properties. DSC test reveals the reversion temperature range of the strengthening δ＇ （Al3Li） phase. The results show that the microstructure consists of δ＇ （Al3Li） phase, T1 （Al2CuLi） phase and θ″/θ′（Al2Cu） phase for 2A97 alloy treated by a triple-aging of a retrogression and re-aging treatment in the following order： （1） at 165℃×30 min, （2） at 220 ℃ or 240℃ × 15 min, （3） at 165℃×24 h. The plastic deformation, incorporated into the treatment after secondary high temperature aging, promotes the T1 precipitation during final re-aging. The tensile properties of the alloy treated by the retrogression and re-aging treatment reach the peak level of alloy single-aged at 165℃ in T6 temper.展开更多
BACKGROUND Calpain-2 is a Ca^2+-dependent cysteine protease,and high calpain-2 activity can enhance apoptosis mediated by multiple triggers.AIM To investigate whether calpain-2 can modulate aberrant endoplasmic reticu...BACKGROUND Calpain-2 is a Ca^2+-dependent cysteine protease,and high calpain-2 activity can enhance apoptosis mediated by multiple triggers.AIM To investigate whether calpain-2 can modulate aberrant endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-related apoptosis in rat hepatocyte BRL-3A cells.METHODS BRL-3A cells were treated with varying doses of dithiothreitol(DTT),and their viability and apoptosis were quantified by 3-[4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide and flow cytometry.The expression of ER stress-and apoptosis-related proteins was detected by Western blot analysis.The protease activity of calpain-2 was determined using a fluorescent substrate,Nsuccinyl-Leu-Leu-Val-Tyr-AMC.Intracellular Ca^2+content,and ER and calpain-2 co-localization were characterized by fluorescent microscopy.The impact of calpain-2 silencing by specific small interfering RNA on caspase-12 activation and apoptosis of BRL-3A cells was quantified.RESULTS DTT exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against BRL-3A cells and treatment with 2 mmol/L DTT triggered BRL-3A cell apoptosis.DTT treatment significantly upregulated 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein,activating transcription factor 4,C/EBP-homologous protein expression by>2-fold,and enhanced PRKR-like ER kinase phosphorylation,caspase-12 and caspase-3 cleavage in BRL-3A cells in a trend of time-dependence.DTT treatment also significantly increased intracellular Ca^2+content,calpain-2 expression,and activity by>2-fold in BRL-3A cells.Furthermore,immunofluorescence revealed that DTT treatment promoted the ER accumulation of calpain-2.Moreover,calpain-2 silencing to decrease calpain-2 expression by 85%significantly mitigated DTT-enhanced calpain-2 expression,caspase-12 cleavage,and apoptosis in BRL-3A cells.CONCLUSION The data indicated that Ca^2+-dependent calpain-2 activity promoted the aberrant ER stress-related apoptosis of rat hepatocytes by activating caspase-12 in the ER.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors with high mortality-to-incidence ratios. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 3(NFE2 L3), also known as NRF3, is a member of the cap ‘n&#...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors with high mortality-to-incidence ratios. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 3(NFE2 L3), also known as NRF3, is a member of the cap ‘n' collar basic-region leucine zipper family of transcription factors. NFE2 L3 is involved in the regulation of various biological processes, whereas its role in HCC has not been elucidated.AIM To explore the expression and biological function of NFE2 L3 in HCC.METHODS We analyzed the expression of NFE2 L3 in HCC tissues and its correlation with clinicopathological parameters based on The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) data portal. Short hairpin RNA(shRNA) interference technology was utilized to knock down NFE2 L3 in vitro. Cell apoptosis, clone formation, proliferation, migration,and invasion assays were used to identify the biological effects of NFE2 L3 in BEL-7404 and SMMC-7721 cells. The expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers was examined by Western blot analysis.RESULTS TCGA analysis showed that NFE2 L3 expression was significantly positively correlated with tumor grade, T stage, and pathologic stage. The qPCR and Western blot results showed that both the mRNA and protein levels of NFE2 L3 were significantly decreased after shRNA-mediated knockdown in BEL-7404 and SMMC-7721 cells. The shRNA-mediated knockdown of NFE2 L3 could induce apoptosis and inhibit the clone formation and cell proliferation of SMMC-7721 and BEL-7404 cells. NFE2 L3 knockdown also significantly suppressed the migration, invasion, and EMT of the two cell lines.CONCLUSION Our study showed that shRNA-mediated knockdown of NFE2 L3 exhibited tumor-suppressing effects in HCC cells.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFC2500400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81974439&82204121)+2 种基金the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Basic Research Cooperation Special Project(20JCZXJC00090)the Tianjin Health Committee Foundation(Grant No.TJWJ2021MS008)the Tianjin Key Medical Discipline(Specialty)Construction Project(Grant No.TJYXZDXK-009A).
文摘Given the rapid changes in social structure(urbanization),economic structure(industrialization),and demographic structure(population aging)in China,cancer has become a major public health problem1.Extensive evidence has indicated that screening can decrease cancer mortality,particularly among high-risk groups,and several representative national and regional cancer screening programs have been launched in China to cope with the increasing burden of cancer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22221005 and 22008033).
文摘The efficient separation and collection of ammonia(NH_(3))during NH_(3) synthesis process is essential to improve the economic efficiency and protect the environment.In this work,ethanolammonium hydrochloride(EtOHACl)and phenol(PhOH)were used to prepare a novel class of deep eutectic solvents(DESs)with multiple active sites and low viscosities.The NH_(3) separation performance of EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was analyzed completely.It is figured out that the NH_(3) absorption rates in EtOHACl+PhOH DESs are very fast.The NH_(3) absorption capacities are very high and reach up to 5.52 and 10.74 mol·kg1 at 11.2 and 100.4 kPa under 298.2 K,respectively.In addition,the EtOHACl+PhOH DESs present highly selective absorption of NH_(3) over N_(2) and H_(2) and good regenerative properties after seven cycles of absorption/desorption.The intrinsic separation mechanism of NH_(3) by EtOHACl+PhOH DESs was further revealed by spectroscopic analysis and quantum chemistry calculations.
文摘BACKGROUND Rhabdomyosarcoma is a tumor of mesenchymal origin.Secondary leukemia is a complication of previous transformation to other hematologic disorders or is a treatment-related acute myeloid leukemia secondary to cytotoxic chemotherapy or radiation therapy for other malignancies.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 36-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma and acute myeloid leukemia.Further disease progression was observed after multiline chemotherapy.Eventually,the patient suffered cerebral hemorrhage,which resulted in death.CONCLUSION The incidence of rhabdomyosarcoma in adults is extremely low,and secondary leukemia caused by rhabdomyosarcoma is even rarer.Secondary leukemia has a very poor prognosis and a low overall survival rate.
基金"973" Key Project of Chinese National Programs for Fundamental Research and Development (2005CB623705)
文摘A new high strength 2A97 Al-Cu-Li-X alloy was subjected to triple-aging of retrogression and re-aging treatments （RRA）. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, and tensile tests were used to investigate the effects of RRA treatment on the microstructures and properties. DSC test reveals the reversion temperature range of the strengthening δ＇ （Al3Li） phase. The results show that the microstructure consists of δ＇ （Al3Li） phase, T1 （Al2CuLi） phase and θ″/θ′（Al2Cu） phase for 2A97 alloy treated by a triple-aging of a retrogression and re-aging treatment in the following order： （1） at 165℃×30 min, （2） at 220 ℃ or 240℃ × 15 min, （3） at 165℃×24 h. The plastic deformation, incorporated into the treatment after secondary high temperature aging, promotes the T1 precipitation during final re-aging. The tensile properties of the alloy treated by the retrogression and re-aging treatment reach the peak level of alloy single-aged at 165℃ in T6 temper.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81560105the Department of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province,No.LH(2014)7074。
文摘BACKGROUND Calpain-2 is a Ca^2+-dependent cysteine protease,and high calpain-2 activity can enhance apoptosis mediated by multiple triggers.AIM To investigate whether calpain-2 can modulate aberrant endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress-related apoptosis in rat hepatocyte BRL-3A cells.METHODS BRL-3A cells were treated with varying doses of dithiothreitol(DTT),and their viability and apoptosis were quantified by 3-[4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl]-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide and flow cytometry.The expression of ER stress-and apoptosis-related proteins was detected by Western blot analysis.The protease activity of calpain-2 was determined using a fluorescent substrate,Nsuccinyl-Leu-Leu-Val-Tyr-AMC.Intracellular Ca^2+content,and ER and calpain-2 co-localization were characterized by fluorescent microscopy.The impact of calpain-2 silencing by specific small interfering RNA on caspase-12 activation and apoptosis of BRL-3A cells was quantified.RESULTS DTT exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against BRL-3A cells and treatment with 2 mmol/L DTT triggered BRL-3A cell apoptosis.DTT treatment significantly upregulated 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein,activating transcription factor 4,C/EBP-homologous protein expression by>2-fold,and enhanced PRKR-like ER kinase phosphorylation,caspase-12 and caspase-3 cleavage in BRL-3A cells in a trend of time-dependence.DTT treatment also significantly increased intracellular Ca^2+content,calpain-2 expression,and activity by>2-fold in BRL-3A cells.Furthermore,immunofluorescence revealed that DTT treatment promoted the ER accumulation of calpain-2.Moreover,calpain-2 silencing to decrease calpain-2 expression by 85%significantly mitigated DTT-enhanced calpain-2 expression,caspase-12 cleavage,and apoptosis in BRL-3A cells.CONCLUSION The data indicated that Ca^2+-dependent calpain-2 activity promoted the aberrant ER stress-related apoptosis of rat hepatocytes by activating caspase-12 in the ER.
基金the Changzhou High-Level Medical Talents Training Project,No.2016ZCLJ002
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors with high mortality-to-incidence ratios. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 3(NFE2 L3), also known as NRF3, is a member of the cap ‘n' collar basic-region leucine zipper family of transcription factors. NFE2 L3 is involved in the regulation of various biological processes, whereas its role in HCC has not been elucidated.AIM To explore the expression and biological function of NFE2 L3 in HCC.METHODS We analyzed the expression of NFE2 L3 in HCC tissues and its correlation with clinicopathological parameters based on The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) data portal. Short hairpin RNA(shRNA) interference technology was utilized to knock down NFE2 L3 in vitro. Cell apoptosis, clone formation, proliferation, migration,and invasion assays were used to identify the biological effects of NFE2 L3 in BEL-7404 and SMMC-7721 cells. The expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers was examined by Western blot analysis.RESULTS TCGA analysis showed that NFE2 L3 expression was significantly positively correlated with tumor grade, T stage, and pathologic stage. The qPCR and Western blot results showed that both the mRNA and protein levels of NFE2 L3 were significantly decreased after shRNA-mediated knockdown in BEL-7404 and SMMC-7721 cells. The shRNA-mediated knockdown of NFE2 L3 could induce apoptosis and inhibit the clone formation and cell proliferation of SMMC-7721 and BEL-7404 cells. NFE2 L3 knockdown also significantly suppressed the migration, invasion, and EMT of the two cell lines.CONCLUSION Our study showed that shRNA-mediated knockdown of NFE2 L3 exhibited tumor-suppressing effects in HCC cells.
