Breathing is an integrated motor behavior that is driven and controlled by a network of brainstem neurons.Zfhx4 is a zinc finger transcription factor and our results showed that it was specifically expressed in severa...Breathing is an integrated motor behavior that is driven and controlled by a network of brainstem neurons.Zfhx4 is a zinc finger transcription factor and our results showed that it was specifically expressed in several regions of the mouse brainstem.Mice lacking Zfhx4 died shortly after birth from an apparent inability to initiate respiration.We also found that the electrical rhythm of brainstem‒spinal cord preparations was significantly depressed in Zfhx4-null mice compared to wild-type mice.Immunofluorescence staining revealed that Zfhx4 was coexpressed with Phox2b and Math1 in the brainstem and that Zfhx4 ablation greatly decreased the expression of these proteins,especially in the retrotrapezoid nucleus.Combined ChIP‒seq and mRNA expression microarray analysis identified Phox2b as the direct downstream target gene of Zfhx4,and this finding was validated by ChIP‒qPCR.Previous studies have reported that both Phox2b and Math1 play key roles in the development of the respiratory center,and Phox2b and Math1 knockout mice are neonatal lethal due to severe central apnea.On top of this,our study revealed that Zfhx4 is a critical regulator of Phox2b expression and essential for perinatal breathing.展开更多
Germinal centers(GCs)form in secondary lymphoid organs in response to infection and immunization and are the source of affinity-matured B cells.The duration of GC reactions spans a wide range,and long-lasting GCs(LLGC...Germinal centers(GCs)form in secondary lymphoid organs in response to infection and immunization and are the source of affinity-matured B cells.The duration of GC reactions spans a wide range,and long-lasting GCs(LLGCs)are potentially a source of highly mutated B cells.展开更多
In previous studies,researchers have used singing to treat respiratory function in patients with spinal cord injury.However,few studies have examined the way in which vocal training affects respiratory neural plastici...In previous studies,researchers have used singing to treat respiratory function in patients with spinal cord injury.However,few studies have examined the way in which vocal training affects respiratory neural plasticity in patients with spinal cord injury.Vocal respiratory training(VRT)is a type of vocal muscle-related treatment that is often a component of music therapy(MT)and focuses on strengthening respiratory muscles and improving lung function.In this randomized controlled study,we analyzed the therapeutic effects of VRT on respiratory dysfunction at 3 months after cervical spinal cord injury.Of an initial group of 37 patients,26 completed the music therapy intervention,which comprised five 30-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks.The intervention group(n=13)received VRT training delivered by professional certified music therapists.The control group(n=13)received respiratory physical therapy delivered by professional physical therapists.Compared with the control group,we observed a substantial increase in respiratory function in the intervention group after the 12-week intervention.Further,the nerve fiber bundles in the respiratory center in the medulla exhibited a trend towards increased diversification,with an increased number,path length,thickness,and density of nerve fiber bundles.These findings provide strong evidence for the effect of music therapeutic VRT on neural plasticity.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of China Rehabilitation Research Center(approval No.2020-013-1)on April 1,2020,and was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(registration No.Chi CTR2000037871)on September 2,2020.展开更多
目的:探讨活性氧族(reactive oxygen species,ROS)在延髓面神经后核内侧区(the medial area of nucleus retrofacia-lis,mNRF)对呼吸节律调控的作用。方法:仿Suzue方法制作新生大鼠含有舌下神经根及mNRF的离体延髓脑片标本,以吸附电极...目的:探讨活性氧族(reactive oxygen species,ROS)在延髓面神经后核内侧区(the medial area of nucleus retrofacia-lis,mNRF)对呼吸节律调控的作用。方法:仿Suzue方法制作新生大鼠含有舌下神经根及mNRF的离体延髓脑片标本,以吸附电极记录舌下神经根呼吸节律性放电活动(respiratory rhythmic activity,RRA)作为呼吸活动的指标,采用全细胞膜片钳记录模式在mNRF同步记录呼吸神经元。分别观察特丁基氢过氧化物(t-butyl hydroperoxide,tBHP)、α-硫辛酸(-αlipoic acid,α-LA)对mNRF呼吸起步神经元及RRA的影响。结果:tBHP可显著使呼吸周期缩短、幅度增加,-αLA使呼吸周期延长、幅度降低;同时α-LA可使Cd2+非敏感性呼吸起步神经元动作电位周期显著延长,幅度降低,对Cd2+敏感性呼吸起步神经元无显著影响;voltage steps和ramps表明α-LA可抑制Cd2+非敏感性起步神经元的短暂性和持久性的钠电流。结论:ROS对RRA、Cd2+非敏感性起步神经元具有兴奋性作用,是通过调节钠电流而起作用的。展开更多
Prenatal alcohol exposure disrupts the development of normal fetal respiratory function, but whether it perturbs respiratory rhythmical discharge activity is unclear. Furthermore, it is unknown whether the 5-hydroxytr...Prenatal alcohol exposure disrupts the development of normal fetal respiratory function, but whether it perturbs respiratory rhythmical discharge activity is unclear. Furthermore, it is unknown whether the 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor（5-HT2AR） is involved in the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. In the present study, pregnant female rats received drinking water containing alcohol at concentrations of 0%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 8% or 10%（v/v） throughout the gestation period. Slices of the medulla from 2-day-old neonatal rats were obtained to record respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels in the pre-B？tzinger complex of the respiratory center were measured by western blot analysis and quantitative RT-PCR, respectively. Compared with the 0% alcohol group, respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in medullary slices in the 4%, 8% and 10% alcohol groups was decreased, and the reduction was greatest in the 8% alcohol group. Respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in the 10% alcohol group was irregular. Thus, 8% was the most effective alcohol concentration at attenuating respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. These findings suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure attenuates respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in neonatal rats by downregulating 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC1000503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81571472,81741085,and 81971197).
文摘Breathing is an integrated motor behavior that is driven and controlled by a network of brainstem neurons.Zfhx4 is a zinc finger transcription factor and our results showed that it was specifically expressed in several regions of the mouse brainstem.Mice lacking Zfhx4 died shortly after birth from an apparent inability to initiate respiration.We also found that the electrical rhythm of brainstem‒spinal cord preparations was significantly depressed in Zfhx4-null mice compared to wild-type mice.Immunofluorescence staining revealed that Zfhx4 was coexpressed with Phox2b and Math1 in the brainstem and that Zfhx4 ablation greatly decreased the expression of these proteins,especially in the retrotrapezoid nucleus.Combined ChIP‒seq and mRNA expression microarray analysis identified Phox2b as the direct downstream target gene of Zfhx4,and this finding was validated by ChIP‒qPCR.Previous studies have reported that both Phox2b and Math1 play key roles in the development of the respiratory center,and Phox2b and Math1 knockout mice are neonatal lethal due to severe central apnea.On top of this,our study revealed that Zfhx4 is a critical regulator of Phox2b expression and essential for perinatal breathing.
文摘Germinal centers(GCs)form in secondary lymphoid organs in response to infection and immunization and are the source of affinity-matured B cells.The duration of GC reactions spans a wide range,and long-lasting GCs(LLGCs)are potentially a source of highly mutated B cells.
基金supported by Scientific Research Project of Establishment of the Winter Olympics Sports Injury Rehabilitation Diagnosis and Treatment System and Green Channel Demonstration of China,No.2018YFF0301104(to JJL)China Rehabilitation Science Institute,No.2020cz-10(to WZW)Scientific Research Foundation of China Rehabilitation Research Center,No.2017zx-32(to XYZ)。
文摘In previous studies,researchers have used singing to treat respiratory function in patients with spinal cord injury.However,few studies have examined the way in which vocal training affects respiratory neural plasticity in patients with spinal cord injury.Vocal respiratory training(VRT)is a type of vocal muscle-related treatment that is often a component of music therapy(MT)and focuses on strengthening respiratory muscles and improving lung function.In this randomized controlled study,we analyzed the therapeutic effects of VRT on respiratory dysfunction at 3 months after cervical spinal cord injury.Of an initial group of 37 patients,26 completed the music therapy intervention,which comprised five 30-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks.The intervention group(n=13)received VRT training delivered by professional certified music therapists.The control group(n=13)received respiratory physical therapy delivered by professional physical therapists.Compared with the control group,we observed a substantial increase in respiratory function in the intervention group after the 12-week intervention.Further,the nerve fiber bundles in the respiratory center in the medulla exhibited a trend towards increased diversification,with an increased number,path length,thickness,and density of nerve fiber bundles.These findings provide strong evidence for the effect of music therapeutic VRT on neural plasticity.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of China Rehabilitation Research Center(approval No.2020-013-1)on April 1,2020,and was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(registration No.Chi CTR2000037871)on September 2,2020.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province in China,No.102102310156the Foundation of Xinxiang Technology Bureau in China,No.ZG14004
文摘Prenatal alcohol exposure disrupts the development of normal fetal respiratory function, but whether it perturbs respiratory rhythmical discharge activity is unclear. Furthermore, it is unknown whether the 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor（5-HT2AR） is involved in the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. In the present study, pregnant female rats received drinking water containing alcohol at concentrations of 0%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 8% or 10%（v/v） throughout the gestation period. Slices of the medulla from 2-day-old neonatal rats were obtained to record respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels in the pre-B？tzinger complex of the respiratory center were measured by western blot analysis and quantitative RT-PCR, respectively. Compared with the 0% alcohol group, respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in medullary slices in the 4%, 8% and 10% alcohol groups was decreased, and the reduction was greatest in the 8% alcohol group. Respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in the 10% alcohol group was irregular. Thus, 8% was the most effective alcohol concentration at attenuating respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. These findings suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure attenuates respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in neonatal rats by downregulating 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels.
