Based on the announcement of the World Health Organization(WHO) in 2018, the Wuhan pneumonia caused by an unknown etiology should be recognized as the first Disease X. Later, the pathogen was identified to be a novel ...Based on the announcement of the World Health Organization(WHO) in 2018, the Wuhan pneumonia caused by an unknown etiology should be recognized as the first Disease X. Later, the pathogen was identified to be a novel coronavirus denoted 2019-nCoV, which has 79.5% and 96% whole genome sequence identify to SARS-CoV and bat SARS-related coronavirus(SARSr-CoV-RaTG13), respectively, suggesting its potential bat origin. With high human-to-human transmission rate(R0), 2019-nCoV has quickly spread in China and other countries, resulting in 34,953 confirmed cases and 725 deaths as of 8 February 2020, thus calling for urgent development of therapeutics and prophylactics. Here we suggest renaming 2019-nCoV as "transmissible acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(TARS-CoV)" and briefly review the advancement of research and development of neutralizing antibodies and vaccines targeting the receptor-binding domain(RBD) and viral fusion inhibitors targeting the heptad repeat 1(HR1) domain in spike protein of 2019-nCoV.展开更多
The United Nations Secretary-General Mechanism(UNSGM)for investigation of the alleged use of chemical and biological weapons is the only established international mechanism of this type under the UN.The UNGSM may laun...The United Nations Secretary-General Mechanism(UNSGM)for investigation of the alleged use of chemical and biological weapons is the only established international mechanism of this type under the UN.The UNGSM may launch an international investigation,relying on a roster of expert consultants,qualified experts,and analytical laboratories nominated by the member states.Under the framework of the UNSGM,we organized an external quality assurance exercise for nominated laboratories,named the Disease X Test,to improve the ability to discover and identify new pathogens that may cause possible epidemics and to determine their animal origin.The“what-if”scenario was to identify the etiological agent responsible for an outbreak that has tested negative for many known pathogens,including viruses and bacteria.Three microbes were added to the samples,Dabie bandavirus,Mammarenavirus,and Gemella spp.,of which the last two have not been taxonomically named or published.The animal samples were from Rattus norvegicus,Marmota himalayana,New Zealand white rabbit,and the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.Of the 11 international laboratories that participated in this activity,six accurately identified pathogen X as a new Mammarenavirus,and five correctly identified the animal origin as R.norvegicus.These results showed that many laboratories under the UNSGM have the capacity and ability to identify a new virus during a possible international investigation of a suspected biological event.The technical details are discussed in this report.展开更多
Enriched by the-medium containingchitin and cell wall of Phizoctoniasolani AG-1,a bacterium X2-23 withhigher chitinase activity was isolatedfrom 166 chitinase-producing bacteria.It could distinctly inhibit the fungi
Objectives To compare the different patterns of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in acute and chronic coronary syndromes utilizing electron beam computed tomography. Background Pathologic, angiographic, and intraco...Objectives To compare the different patterns of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in acute and chronic coronary syndromes utilizing electron beam computed tomography. Background Pathologic, angiographic, and intracoronary ultrasound studies revealed sharp differences in the plaque morphology between patients with acute versus chronic coronary syndromes. Whether there are different patterns of coronary artery calcification in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) and in those with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, remains unclear. Methods Two hundred and sixty - four patients, including 67 with SAP, 94 with UAP and 103 with AMI were studied with electron beam computed tomography for analysis of coronary artery calcification and with selective coronary angiography for determination of atherosclerotic lesions. CAC prevalence and calcium score were compared among three groups, and relation of CAC to the severity of atherosclerotic disease in the SAP and UAP patients was separately analyzed. Results Prevalence of CAC was 100 % in the SAP patients, significantly higher than the 87. 23 % in UAP patients and 86. 41 % among the patients with AMI ( P < 0. 05) . More patients and arteries in the SAP group had severe forms of calcium than those in the UAP and AMI group ( P < 0. 01), and the mean LN [CS + 1] (natural logarithm transformation of calcium score) of the SAP patients was much greater than that of the UAP and AMI patients (P < 0.001). The distribution of vessels with various CAC by luminal stenosis was different between SAP and UAP patients. The average CAC extent of the infarct - related arteries was less severe than that of the noninfarct - related arteries. Conclusions U-tilizing electron beam computed tomography, we demonstrated that there exist different patterns of coronary artery calcification in patients with acute versus chronic coronary syndromes, which may provide insight into the differences observed in the clinical and pathologic development between these two types of coronary artery disease.展开更多
文摘Based on the announcement of the World Health Organization(WHO) in 2018, the Wuhan pneumonia caused by an unknown etiology should be recognized as the first Disease X. Later, the pathogen was identified to be a novel coronavirus denoted 2019-nCoV, which has 79.5% and 96% whole genome sequence identify to SARS-CoV and bat SARS-related coronavirus(SARSr-CoV-RaTG13), respectively, suggesting its potential bat origin. With high human-to-human transmission rate(R0), 2019-nCoV has quickly spread in China and other countries, resulting in 34,953 confirmed cases and 725 deaths as of 8 February 2020, thus calling for urgent development of therapeutics and prophylactics. Here we suggest renaming 2019-nCoV as "transmissible acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(TARS-CoV)" and briefly review the advancement of research and development of neutralizing antibodies and vaccines targeting the receptor-binding domain(RBD) and viral fusion inhibitors targeting the heptad repeat 1(HR1) domain in spike protein of 2019-nCoV.
文摘The United Nations Secretary-General Mechanism(UNSGM)for investigation of the alleged use of chemical and biological weapons is the only established international mechanism of this type under the UN.The UNGSM may launch an international investigation,relying on a roster of expert consultants,qualified experts,and analytical laboratories nominated by the member states.Under the framework of the UNSGM,we organized an external quality assurance exercise for nominated laboratories,named the Disease X Test,to improve the ability to discover and identify new pathogens that may cause possible epidemics and to determine their animal origin.The“what-if”scenario was to identify the etiological agent responsible for an outbreak that has tested negative for many known pathogens,including viruses and bacteria.Three microbes were added to the samples,Dabie bandavirus,Mammarenavirus,and Gemella spp.,of which the last two have not been taxonomically named or published.The animal samples were from Rattus norvegicus,Marmota himalayana,New Zealand white rabbit,and the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.Of the 11 international laboratories that participated in this activity,six accurately identified pathogen X as a new Mammarenavirus,and five correctly identified the animal origin as R.norvegicus.These results showed that many laboratories under the UNSGM have the capacity and ability to identify a new virus during a possible international investigation of a suspected biological event.The technical details are discussed in this report.
文摘Enriched by the-medium containingchitin and cell wall of Phizoctoniasolani AG-1,a bacterium X2-23 withhigher chitinase activity was isolatedfrom 166 chitinase-producing bacteria.It could distinctly inhibit the fungi
文摘Objectives To compare the different patterns of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in acute and chronic coronary syndromes utilizing electron beam computed tomography. Background Pathologic, angiographic, and intracoronary ultrasound studies revealed sharp differences in the plaque morphology between patients with acute versus chronic coronary syndromes. Whether there are different patterns of coronary artery calcification in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) and in those with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, remains unclear. Methods Two hundred and sixty - four patients, including 67 with SAP, 94 with UAP and 103 with AMI were studied with electron beam computed tomography for analysis of coronary artery calcification and with selective coronary angiography for determination of atherosclerotic lesions. CAC prevalence and calcium score were compared among three groups, and relation of CAC to the severity of atherosclerotic disease in the SAP and UAP patients was separately analyzed. Results Prevalence of CAC was 100 % in the SAP patients, significantly higher than the 87. 23 % in UAP patients and 86. 41 % among the patients with AMI ( P < 0. 05) . More patients and arteries in the SAP group had severe forms of calcium than those in the UAP and AMI group ( P < 0. 01), and the mean LN [CS + 1] (natural logarithm transformation of calcium score) of the SAP patients was much greater than that of the UAP and AMI patients (P < 0.001). The distribution of vessels with various CAC by luminal stenosis was different between SAP and UAP patients. The average CAC extent of the infarct - related arteries was less severe than that of the noninfarct - related arteries. Conclusions U-tilizing electron beam computed tomography, we demonstrated that there exist different patterns of coronary artery calcification in patients with acute versus chronic coronary syndromes, which may provide insight into the differences observed in the clinical and pathologic development between these two types of coronary artery disease.
