Botulinum toxin type A in treating early-stage patients with small-angle acute acquired comitant esotropia

AIM:To investigate botulinum toxin A(BTXA)efficacy on small-angle(≤25Δ)acute acquired concomitant esotropia(AACE)in early-stage patients.METHODS:The electronic medical record data of AACE patients during March 2019 and June 2023 were collected in this retrospective and hospital-based cohort study.A total of 72 small-angle AACE patients received BTXA extraocular muscle injection.Patients were grouped by onset-to-treatment time(Group A:≤6mo,Group B:>6mo).Deviation of esotropia,eye alignment and stereopsis were analyzed at the period of pre/post-injection(1wk,1,3,and 6mo).Orthophoria rate at 6mo(horizontal deviation<10Δand binocular single vision)were considered as outcome index.RESULTS:There were no significant baseline differences(P>0.05)between two groups except onset-to-treatment time(2mo vs 11mo,P<0.001).Higher orthophoria rates were in Group A at last follow-up(94.74%vs 73.53%,P=0.013).Post-BTXA deviations of two groups at 1mo showed no difference(P>0.05);while in 3 and 6mo Group A was significantly smaller than group B(all P<0.001).No statistically significant differences were observed among all post-BTXA deviations of near and distance in Group A.In Group B,deviation at 3mo(near:2Δvs 0,P<0.001;distance:4Δvs 0,P<0.001)and 6mo(near:6Δvs 0,P<0.001;distance:6Δvs 0,P<0.001)was significant increased compared to deviation at 1wk after treatment.Group A showed better stereopsis recovery in last follow-up compared to Group B(80″vs 200″,P=0.002).Both groups obtained improved stereopsis after treatment(Group A:80″vs 300″,P<0.001;Group B:200″vs 300″,P=0.037).CONCLUSION:BTXA is effective for AACE with small deviation(≤25Δ)in early stage.Delayed treatment(>6mo)may reduce BTXA efficacy.Early BTXA intervention benefits long-term eye alignment and stereopsis recovery.

Botulinum toxin type A-targeted SPP1 contributes to neuropathic pain by the activation of microglia pyroptosis

BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain(NP)is the primary symptom of various neurological condi-tions.Patients with NP often experience mood disorders,particularly depression and anxiety,that can severely affect their normal lives.Microglial cells are as-sociated with NP.Excessive inflammatory responses,especially the secretion of large amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines,ultimately lead to neuroinflam-mation.Microglial pyroptosis is a newly discovered form of inflammatory cell death associated with immune responses and inflammation-related diseases of the central nervous system.METHODS Two models,an in vitro lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated microglial cell model and a selective nerve injury model using BTX-A and SPP1 knockdown treatments,were used.Key proteins in the pyroptosis signaling pathway,NLRP3-GSDMD,were assessed using western blotting,real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction,and immunofluorescence.Inflammatory factors[interleukin(IL)-6,IL-1β,and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α]were assessed using enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay.We also evaluated microglial cell proliferation and apoptosis.Furthermore,we measured pain sensation by assessing the delayed hind paw withdrawal latency using thermal stimulation.RESULTS The expression levels of ACS and GSDMD-N and the mRNA expression of TNF-α,IL-6,and IL-1βwere enhanced in LPS-treated microglia.Furthermore,SPP1 expression was also induced in LPS-treated microglia.Notably,BTX-A inhibited SPP1 mRNA and protein expression in the LPS-treated microglia.Additionally,depletion of SPP1 or BTX-A inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis in LPS-treated microglia,whereas co-treatment with BTX-A enhanced the effect of SPP1 short hairpin(sh)RNA in LPS-treated microglia.Finally,SPP1 depletion or BTX-A treatment reduced the levels of GSDMD-N,NLPRP3,and ASC and suppressed the production of inflammatory factors.CONCLUSION Notably,BTX-A therapy and SPP1 shRNA enhance microglial proliferation and apoptosis and inhibit microglial death.It improves pain perception and inhibits microglial activation in rats with selective nerve pain.

Dermal thickness,rather than drug concentration and injection speed,influences the effective area of botulinum toxin type A in the dermis

Background:Recently,microbotulinum,a new technique that involves injecting botulinum toxin type A(BoNTA)microdroplets into superficial cutaneous tissue,has gained popularity.The precise distribution of BoNTA in the targeted area profoundly affects outcomes.Many factors may influence the effective area of BoNTA in the dermis.This study aimed to determine the dermal distribution properties of BoNTA to guide microbotulinum injection.Methods:Ten healthy males aged 18–65 years without BoNTA treatment in the previous year were recruited to receive intradermal injections in the chest and back.Ultrasound was used to ensure the intradermal delivery of injections and measure the dermal thickness.The minor iodine starch test was performed at baseline and 3 days,7 days,21 days,1 month,and 2 months after treatment.Results:All participants received intradermal injections.The dermis was thinner on the chest(thickness,0.20±0.03 cm)than on the back(thickness,0.39±0.07 cm)(P<0.05).An injection in the thicker dermis had a significantly smaller effective area at every follow-up visit.The drug concentration did not affect the effective area except at 3 days after treatment.Injection speed did not influence the effective area at any follow-up visits.Conclusion:An injection in a thicker dermis leads to a smaller effective area for intradermal injections.When the BoNTA dose is the same,the drug concentration and injection speed do not matter.

Clinical effect of botulinum toxin type A combined with autologous fat grafting in patients with nasolabial fold depression

BACKGROUND Nasolabial fold(NLF)depression can affect the facial appearance of patients to some extent and increase their psychological burdens.In recent years,autologous fat grafting(AFG)combined with botulinum toxin A(BTX-A)injection(AFG+BTX-A injection)has been gradually applied in the treatment of patients with NLF depression.Although studies have been conducted on the efficacy and safety of AFG+BTX-A injection in treating NLF depression,the experimental design,observational indicators,and sample enrollment criteria vary remarkably,making it difficult to draw convincing and consistent conclusions.Thus,further relevant research is warranted.AIM To assess the esthetic improvement,efficacy,and safety of AFG+BTX-A injections in patients with NLF depression.METHODS This study included 60 patients with NLF depression who were treated in our hospital from February 2019 to April 2021.These patients were categorized into control(n=30)and observation(n=30)groups.The observation group received AFG+BTX-A injection,whereas the control group underwent AFG only.All patients were evaluated using the wrinkle severity rating scale(WSRS)and global aesthetic improvement scale.The compactness of facial contours,skin evaluation indexes,adverse reactions,and satisfaction of the two groups were evaluated 3 months postoperatively.RESULTS The WSRS scores of the observation group at 1,3,and 6 months postoperatively were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Three months postoperatively,facial fine lines and pores showed obvious improvement and the skin index score was higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The compactness of facial contours was better in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).In addition,no remarkable differences were noted in the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions such as facial stiffness,facial asymmetry,facial bruising,and facial concavity inequality(P>0.05).CONCLUSION AFG+BTX-A injection is a highly safe,cost-effective,effective,and long-lasting treatment for NLF depression with high esthetic value,which should be promoted in the future.

Betulinic acid protects against ovarian impairment by decreasing F-2 toxin-induced oxidative stress and inflammation associated with the downregulation of p38 expression in mice

F-2 toxin is an estrogenic mycotoxin that causes reproductive disorders in animals.Betulinic acid(BA)is a natural pentacyclic lupane-structure triterpenoid that has diverse pharmacological activities.In this study,the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of BA and its underlying mechanism are explored in F-2 toxin-triggered mouse ovarian damage.We found that BA alleviated the F-2 toxin-induced ovarian impairment by stimulating follicle growth,reducing inflammatory cell infiltration,repairing damaged mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum.Simultaneously,BA not only reversed F-2 toxin-induced reduction of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)and luteinizing hormone(LH)levels in the serum,but also restrained the protein expression of the estrogen receptors a(ERa)and ERβ.Moreover,BA restored the balance of F-2 toxin-induced ovarian redox system disorders.Subsequently,we found that 0.25 mg/kg BA played an anti-inflammatory role in the F-2 toxin-induced ovarian impairment by decreasing interleukin-1β(IL-1β).IL-6,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)mRNA expression,as well as inhibiting p38 protein expression.These data demonstrated that BA exerts its protective effect on F-2 toxin-induced ovarian oxidative impairment and inflammation by inhibiting p38 expression,which implies a natural product-based medicine to ameliorate F-2 toxin-caused female reproductive toxicity and provides a detoxifying method for food contaminated by mycotoxin.

Establishment of human cerebral organoid systems to model early neural development and assess the central neurotoxicity of environmental toxins

Human brain development is a complex process,and animal models often have significant limitations.To address this,researchers have developed pluripotent stem cell-derived three-dimensional structures,known as brain-like organoids,to more accurately model early human brain development and disease.To enable more consistent and intuitive reproduction of early brain development,in this study,we incorporated forebrain organoid culture technology into the traditional unguided method of brain organoid culture.This involved embedding organoids in matrigel for only 7 days during the rapid expansion phase of the neural epithelium and then removing them from the matrigel for further cultivation,resulting in a new type of human brain organoid system.This cerebral organoid system replicated the temporospatial characteristics of early human brain development,including neuroepithelium derivation,neural progenitor cell production and maintenance,neuron differentiation and migration,and cortical layer patterning and formation,providing more consistent and reproducible organoids for developmental modeling and toxicology testing.As a proof of concept,we applied the heavy metal cadmium to this newly improved organoid system to test whether it could be used to evaluate the neurotoxicity of environmental toxins.Brain organoids exposed to cadmium for 7 or 14 days manifested severe damage and abnormalities in their neurodevelopmental patterns,including bursts of cortical cell death and premature differentiation.Cadmium exposure caused progressive depletion of neural progenitor cells and loss of organoid integrity,accompanied by compensatory cell proliferation at ectopic locations.The convenience,flexibility,and controllability of this newly developed organoid platform make it a powerful and affordable alternative to animal models for use in neurodevelopmental,neurological,and neurotoxicological studies.

Botulinum toxin type A injection combined with biofeedback in the treatment of spastic pelvic floor syndrome

BACKGROUND Spastic pelvic floor syndrome(SPFS)is a refractory pelvic floor disease characterized by abnormal(uncoordinated)contractions of the external anal sphincter and puborectalis muscle during defecation,resulting in rectal emptation and obstructive constipation.The clinical manifestations of SPFS are mainly characterized by difficult defecation,often accompanied by a sense of anal blockage and drooping.Manual defecation is usually needed during defecation.From physical examination,it is commonly observed that the patient's anal muscle tension is high,and it is difficult or even impossible to enter with his fingers.AIM To investigate the characteristics of anorectal pressure and botulinum toxin A injection combined with biofeedback in treating pelvic floor muscle spasm syndrome.METHODS Retrospective analysis of 50 patients diagnosed with pelvic floor spasm syndrome.All patients underwent pelvic floor surface electromyography assessment,anorectal dynamics examination,botulinum toxin type A injection 100 U intramuscular injection,and two cycles of biofeedback therapy.RESULTS After the botulinum toxin A injection combined with two cycles of biofeedback therapy,the patient's postoperative resting and systolic blood pressure were significantly lower than before surgery(P<0.05).Moreover,the electromyography index of the patients in the resting stage and post-resting stages was significantly lower than before surgery(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Botulinum toxin A injection combined with biofeedback can significantly reduce pelvic floor muscle tension in treating pelvic floor muscle spasm syndrome.Anorectal manometry is an effective method to evaluate the efficacy of treatment objectively.However,randomized controlled trials are needed.

Botulinum toxin type A for treating chronic low back pain:A double blinded randomized control study

BACKGROUND Low back pain(LBP)is a prevalent issue that orthopedic surgeons frequently address in the outpatient setting.LBP can arise from various causes,with stiffness in the paraspinal muscles being a notable contributor.The administration of Botulinum toxin type A(BoNT-A)has been found to alleviate back pain by relaxing these stiff muscles.While BoNT-A is approved for use in numerous conditions,a limited number of randomized clinical trials(RCTs)validate its efficacy specifically for treating LBP.AIM To study the safety and the efficacy of BoNT-A in minimizing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients of chronic LBP(CLBP).METHODS In this RCT,adults aged 18-60 years with mechanical LBP persisting for at least six months were enrolled.Participants were allocated to either the Drug group,receiving 200 Ipsen Units(2 mL)of BoNT-A,or the Control group,which received a 2 mL placebo.Over a 2-month follow-up period,both groups were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale(VAS)for pain intensity and the Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)for disability at the start and conclusion of the study.A decrease in pain by 50%was deemed clinically significant.RESULTS The study followed 40 patients for two months,with 20 in each group.A clinically significant reduction in pain was observed in 36 participants.There was a statistically significant decrease in both VAS and ODI scores in the groups at the end of two months.Nonetheless,when comparing the mean score changes,only the reduction in ODI scores(15 in the placebo group vs 16.5 in the drug group,clinically insignificant)was statistically significant(P=0.012),whereas the change in mean VAS scores was not significant(P=0.45).CONCLUSION The study concludes that BoNT-A does not offer a short-term advantage over placebo in reducing pain or improving LBP scores in CLBP patients.

Severe Botulism after Intragastric Botulinum Toxin-A Injection: A Case Series

Intragastric botulismus toxin-A (BoNT-A) is one of the new approaches in the treatment of obesity. We aimed to contribute to the literature by presenting the clinical features, laboratory findings and treatment responses of iatrogenic botulism cases due to intragastric BoNT-A administered in our clinic. All detailed medical information was obtained by accessing the medical records of the patients who were hospitalized and followed up and treated between September 2022 and December 2022, and the diagnosis of A.05.1 Botulism was entered according to ICD-10, and whose clinical findings were compatible with botulism disease and who underwent intragastric BoNT-A application beforehand. These records were obtained by examining this information. 10 patients who developed botulism after intragastric BoNT-A application between 01/09/2022 and 28/02/2023 were followed up in our clinic. All of the patients were women. The mean age was 35. The mean hospital stay was 9 days. Only 1 of our cases required intensive care. Good response to treatment was accepted as a complete or near-complete improvement in the clinical findings of the patients and all of them had a good response to treatment. Intragastric BoNT-A administration is a procedure that requires careful indication with a profit/loss calculation considering the potential side effects. In addition, attention should be paid to dilution rates and dose amounts.

Identification of Monitoring Organ in Bivalves for Early Warning of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins Accumulation

Bivalve farming plays a dominant role in mariculture in China.Paralytic shellfish toxins(PSTs)can be accumulated in bivalves and cause poisoning the consumers.A sensitive detection of PSTs can provide early warning to decrease poisoning events in bivalve consuming.PSTs are traditionally examined using the whole soft-tissues.However,PSTs accumulation varies dramatically in different tissues of bivalves.Some tough tissues/organs(such as mantle),which account for a large proportion of the total soft body,exhibit a lower accumulation of PSTs and make the toxin extraction time-and reagent-consuming,potentially decreasing the accuracy and sensitivity of PSTs monitoring in bivalves.To develop a sensitive and cost-effective approach for PSTs examination in massively farmed bivalves,we fed three commercially important bivalves,Yesso scallop Patinopecten yessoensis,Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas,and blue mussel Mytilus edulis with PSTs-producing dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella,and detected PSTs concentration in different tissues.For all three bivalve species,the digestive gland accumulated much more PSTs than other tissues,and the digestive gland’s toxicity was significantly correlated with the PSTs toxicity of the whole soft-tissues,with r^(2)=0.94,0.92,and 0.94 for Yesso scallop,Pacific oyster,and blue mussel,respectively.When the toxicity of the whole soft-tissues reached 80μgSTXeq(100g)^(−1),the regulatory limit for commercial shellfish,the digestive gland’s toxicity reached 571.48,498.90,and 859.20μgSTXeq(100g)^(−1) in Yesso scallop,Pacific oyster,and blue mussel,respectively.Our results indicate that digestive gland can be used for the sensitive and cost-effective monitoring of PSTs in bivalves.

Effect of Purified Paper Wasp Ropalidia marginata Venom Toxins on Different Biomolecules in Mice Serum

This study evaluated the effects of purified paper wasp Ropalidia marginata venoms on various biomolecules in the blood serum of albino mice. Changes in the concentration of some important macromolecules, i.e., proteins, free amino acids, uric acid, cholesterol, pyruvic acid, total lipids and glucose were noted down. These alterations were measured after intraperitoneal injection of 40% and 80% 24-hour LD50 purified Ropalidia marginata venom toxin. Serum total protein levels were found to decrease to 78% after 6 hrs, while serum free amino acid levels were significantly increased to 117% 6 hrs after venom injection compared to control. It was also found that serum uric acid levels increased to 138% after 8 hrs of venom injection compared to control. The increase in serum cholesterol i.e. (101% and 106%) and pyruvic acid increased significantly to a maximum value of 106% after 6 hrs of treatment at 40% LD50. Glycogen levels in the gastrocnemius muscle were found to decrease significantly (p-0.05) to 43% and 92% at LD50 after injection of purified Ropalidia marginata venom after 8 h and 80% at LD50 compared to control. Moreover, up to 71% and 81% were obtained at 10 hrs of treatment with the same dose. In the present study, the purified toxins significantly changed the levels of biomolecules in blood serum, indicating their wider effects on cellular physiology due to toxic effects and stress on the animal. These toxins can be good antigens and stimulate immune responses in experimental mice.

Identification and Expression of the Conotoxin Homologous Genes in the Giant Triton Snail (Charonia tritonis)

Conotoxin(CTX)is a small peptide toxin,and plays crucial role in anesthetizes prey,preys and defends competitors.Charonia tritonis is the natural predator of the crown of thorns starfish(CoTS)and the protector of coral reefs.It plays an important role in the coral reef ecosystem.However,the types of toxins produced by tritons and the molecular mechanisms of toxin secretion of C.tritonis are unknown.In the present study,the four conotoxin homologous genes(CTXs)from C.tritonis were identified.Species and conotoxin superfamily phylogenetic tree indicated that CTX-1(CL2216.Contig2)and CTX-4(Unigene 58438_All)belong to the C superfamily,CTX-2(Unigene 66414_All)belong to the V superfamily,and CTX-3(Unigene 21408_All)belong to the B1 superfamily.CTXs were highly expressed in salivary gland,liver and digestive gland.The predation control experiment revealed that the expressions of CTXs were significantly different in salivary gland,liver and digestive gland.The results indicated that CTXs may participate in the process of C.tritonis predating CoTs,and provided a scientific basis for further studying the toxins secretion mechanism of C.tritonis.

Prospective observational study to assess the validity of the functional disability score in patients with blepharospasm,hemifacial spasm and synkinesis treated with botulinum toxin injection

Background:Benign essential blepharospasm(BEB),aberrant facial nerve degeneration and hemifacial spasm(HFS)are all examples dystonia which,though not life-threatening,can have a significant impact on patient quality of life.The need for reliable self-rating surveys to monitor functional disability is fundamental.The Blepharospasm Disability Index(BSDI)is already a widely utilised and validated selfrating score for blepharospasm whilst the functional disability score(FDS)requires further validation.The principle aim of this study is to repeat validation of the FDS against the BSDI,which has been validated by several groups since its original description but only in patients with BEB.Methods:A randomised blinded prospective cohort study was conducted at a single unit on 38 patients with BEB,aberrant facial nerve degeneration and HFS.Patients were blinded to complete the FDS followed by the BSDI or the BSDI followed by the FDS with a 30-minute interval.Results:Both the FDS and BSDI were found to be reliable with high internal consistency and test-retest reliability.Both scales were also found to be moderately correlated with the Jankovic disease severity score.Conclusions:This study is the first to use the FDS as a rating scale in patients with HFS and aberrant facial nerve degeneration.It is also the first study to formally validate the FDS as an acceptable rating scale for patients with dystonia and in particular it provides validation for its use in patients with HFS and aberrant facial nerve degeneration.

Systematic evaluation of the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy

Background:Botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A)is a neuromuscular blocking agent.BTX-A inhibits acetylcholine release,causes neuromuscular transmission impairment,and decreases muscle spasms.Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of BTX-A injection in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy through systematic evaluation and to provide a reference for the clinical use of BTX-A.Methods:We used“Cerebral palsy”and“BTX-A”as the subject terms and used a combination of subject terms and free words for the search.We searched 7 databases,including CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,Sinomed,PubMed,Embase,and Web of science.Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria,we screened the articles by reading their titles,abstracts,and full texts and finally included relevant literature for systematic evaluation.Result:A total of 93 papers were systematically evaluated,revealing that BTX-A injection treatment can effectively reduce muscle tone,increase joint mobility,improve gait and motor posture,and enhance gross motor movements in patients with spastic cerebral palsy.The benefits of BTX-A treatment can be sustained for 3–6 months,with motor ability improvement lasting up to 1 year.Combining BTX-A treatment with rehabilitation or external fixation therapy can enhance its efficacy.However,the effectiveness of BTX-A treatment is influenced by several factors,such as the dosage,number of injections,and patient age.Adverse reactions to BTX-A treatment are typically mild and can be relieved within 1–2 weeks.Conclusion:BTX-A injection is relatively safe but reversible.

花宝金教授调气解毒理论防治放射性肺炎的临证思路

放射性肺炎是由于辐射之火热毒邪袭肺,导致热毒内盛,气阴两虚,瘀血阻络,气机失调。其中热毒内盛,气机失调是核心病机。花宝金教授基于调气解毒理论,灵活运用清热解毒,益气养阴,活血化瘀,调畅气机等治法,同时注重局部与整体相结合,辨证辨病相结合,在放射性肺炎的预防期未病先防,急性期既病防变,恢复期瘥后防复,为防治放射性肺炎提供了新的临证思路,具有较好的临床价值。

基于毒邪与络病学说探讨免疫炎症在慢性心力衰竭中作用

慢性心力衰竭(以下简称心衰),是各种心脏疾病的终末期阶段,其发病机制与免疫炎症密切相关。免疫细胞激活后,产生大量炎症因子,损伤心肌细胞,导致心肌纤维化、心室重构等病理改变。“毒损心络”是心衰发生、发展的主要病机,贯穿心衰发展的始终,以不同的形式影响心衰的发展及预后。该文通过查阅相关文献,基于毒邪与络病学说,从免疫炎症与心衰的关系及中药防治进行系统梳理,提出心衰早期,以心气虚为主,兼心气阴虚,尚未化毒、入络;心衰中期,心气亏虚为本,痰浊、瘀血、水饮留滞络脉,有化毒、入络趋势;心衰晚期,痰、瘀、水蕴结成毒,损伤心络。中药以复方治疗为主,多具有益气温阳、化瘀利水、解毒通络之功效,通过恢复M1/M2、Th1/Th2及Th17/Treg细胞之间的动态平衡,调节促炎/抗炎因子,从根本上祛除或缓解因毒邪产生的病理状态,减轻炎症,调整心之气血阴阳,达到扶正祛邪、保护心功能的作用,为临床防治心衰提供指导。

基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略

Bt毒素是源于苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillusthuringiensis)的具有特殊杀虫功能的大分子蛋白,其制剂和转基因作物已广泛用于害虫防治,产生了巨大的经济和社会生态效益。围绕Bt毒素挖掘和提升其应用价值是持续研究的热点,特别是随着Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制日趋明晰,为其功能修饰和创新应用创造了条件,相关研究蓬勃发展,成效显著。大量研究表明,采用定点突变、结构域替换或融合以及抗独特型抗体模拟等策略,是理性设计活性更高、稳定性更强、杀虫谱更广、非靶标生物安全性更高甚至是可用于害虫抗药性治理的有别于母体Bt毒素的突变体、结构杂合体乃至功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白的有效手段;此外,采用催化毒素活化、驱动毒素靶向受体结合、促进毒素表达以及同源或异源杀虫材料复配或共表达的协同促效等创新增效策略,也是助推Bt毒素应用价值的重要手段。本文总结了Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制,梳理了基于Bt毒素功能修饰的突变体、结构杂合体以及功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白理性设计和基于Bt毒素功能增效的创新应用策略等相关研究进展,并结合作者团队在模拟Bt毒素杀虫功能效应物抗体靶向设计研发方面的最新成果,探讨了基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略未来发展动向及潜在可行捷径,为相关研究提供较为全面的最新有价值的文献资料和启发思路。

拟柱孢藻(Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii)生态学研究现状与面临的挑战

拟柱孢藻(Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii)广泛分布于热带地区,被认为是热带或泛热带种类,能够产生多种毒素,其在水体中形成优势或发生水华将直接影响供水安全并导致生态系统的退化。近30年来,拟柱孢藻的分布在全球尺度上呈“蔓延”之势,在欧洲、北美洲和亚洲大陆的很多水体中广泛发生。我国近10年来拟柱孢藻分布的范围不断扩大,在珠江下游地区的供水水库中成为最主要的优势蓝藻种类。按目前的发展趋势,预计拟柱孢藻将很快成为我国淡水水体中继微囊藻(Microcystis)之后的第2个管控有害蓝藻种类。为避免发生类似于被动应对大范围微囊藻重度水华的困局,迫切需要前瞻性地开展基于现代生态学理念的拟柱孢藻种群生态学研究,理解其快速大范围发生并占据优势的生态学基础。本文从生物地理学与种群生态学的角度,对当前拟柱孢藻的扩张机制、种群竞争优势及其对生态系统的影响进行梳理,重点分析了拟柱孢藻对磷的高效吸收机制与对热带水环境的适应性,强调认为珠江流域及邻近地区是东亚和全球尺度上拟柱孢藻研究的关键区域。我们认为在气候变暖的背景下,珠江流域及邻近地区将成为该种北向扩散的种源区,以云贵高原为跳板,进入长江流域进一步向高纬度扩散。制定国家层面上的监测规范、防治方法和管理对策,迫切需要实施跨学科的整合研究,大力推进我国拟柱孢藻种群生态学的研究和发展。

从风、毒论治白癜风临床应用研究进展

白癜风是一种难治性皮肤色素脱失性疾病,可发于全身各部位皮肤,皮损处颜色逐渐减退、变白。历代医家认为“风邪侵袭”其发病的关键所在,近年来,大量医家在风邪致病的基础上,认为毒邪内蕴是白癜风缠绵难愈的重要因素。风性善于行而数变,白斑发病迅速多与风邪有关;毒邪凶、顽、难、痼、杂的特点,亦阻滞局部气血,经络不通,白斑易诊难消。通过查阅整理大量文献,详细论述风邪、毒邪引起白癜风发病的机理以及中医药治疗方法,为中医辨证治疗白癜风的理论研究和临床应用提供新思路。

李佃贵教授防治胆结石经验

浊毒理论是中医学体系中的重要组成部分,李佃贵教授将浊毒论与临床紧密结合,提出浊毒致病观。以“浊毒论”为基础,探讨胆结石的病机及治则治法,认为脾失升清,胃失降浊,肝失疏泄,胆失清净是本病发生的基础;浊毒内蕴,胆腑炼汁为石为核心病机;病位在肝胆,与脾胃密切相关。在胆结石的发生发展过程中,五脏失调均会引起浊毒内蕴,故治疗当化浊解毒,以求胆清汁净;提出化浊解毒的治疗总则,与肝相关则养阴柔肝,与胆相关则清热化湿,与脾胃相关则健脾祛湿,与气相关则疏肝利胆,与血相关则活血化瘀,坚积难去则软坚散结。