Investigating Müller glia reprogramming in mice: a retrospective of the last decade, and a look to the future

Müller glia,as prominent glial cells within the retina,plays a significant role in maintaining retinal homeostasis in both healthy and diseased states.In lower vertebrates like zebrafish,these cells assume responsibility for spontaneous retinal regeneration,wherein endogenous Müller glia undergo proliferation,transform into Müller glia-derived progenitor cells,and subsequently regenerate the entire retina with restored functionality.Conversely,Müller glia in the mouse and human retina exhibit limited neural reprogramming.Müller glia reprogramming is thus a promising strategy for treating neurodegenerative ocular disorders.Müller glia reprogramming in mice has been accomplished with remarkable success,through various technologies.Advancements in molecular,genetic,epigenetic,morphological,and physiological evaluations have made it easier to document and investigate the Müller glia programming process in mice.Nevertheless,there remain issues that hinder improving reprogramming efficiency and maturity.Thus,understanding the reprogramming mechanism is crucial toward exploring factors that will improve Müller glia reprogramming efficiency,and for developing novel Müller glia reprogramming strategies.This review describes recent progress in relatively successful Müller glia reprogramming strategies.It also provides a basis for developing new Müller glia reprogramming strategies in mice,including epigenetic remodeling,metabolic modulation,immune regulation,chemical small-molecules regulation,extracellular matrix remodeling,and cell-cell fusion,to achieve Müller glia reprogramming in mice.

Novel nervous and multi-system regenerative therapeutic strategies for diabetes mellitus with mTOR

Throughout the globe,diabetes mellitus（DM） is increasing in incidence with limited therapies presently available to prevent or resolve the significant complications of this disorder.DM impacts multiple organs and affects all components of the central and peripheral nervous systems that can range from dementia to diabetic neuropathy.The mechanistic target of rapamycin（m TOR） is a promising agent for the development of novel regenerative strategies for the treatment of DM.m TOR and its related signaling pathways impact multiple metabolic parameters that include cellular metabolic homeostasis,insulin resistance,insulin secretion,stem cell proliferation and differentiation,pancreatic β-cell function,and programmed cell death with apoptosis and autophagy.m TOR is central element for the protein complexes m TOR Complex 1（m TORC1） and m TOR Complex 2（m TORC2） and is a critical component for a number of signaling pathways that involve phosphoinositide 3-kinase（PI 3-K）,protein kinase B（Akt）,AMP activated protein kinase（AMPK）,silent mating type information regulation 2 homolog 1（Saccharomyces cerevisiae）（SIRT1）,Wnt1 inducible signaling pathway protein 1（WISP1）,and growth factors.As a result,m TOR represents an exciting target to offer new clinical avenues for the treatment of DM and the complications of this disease.Future studies directed to elucidate the delicate balance m TOR holds over cellular metabolism and the impact of its broad signaling pathways should foster the translation of these targets into effective clinical regimens for DM.

Microglia:a promising therapeutic target in spinal cord injury

Microglia are present throughout the central nervous system and are vital in neural repair,nutrition,phagocytosis,immunological regulation,and maintaining neuronal function.In a healthy spinal cord,microglia are accountable for immune surveillance,however,when a spinal cord injury occurs,the microenvironment drastically changes,leading to glial scars and failed axonal regeneration.In this context,microglia vary their gene and protein expression during activation,and proliferation in reaction to the injury,influencing injury responses both favorably and unfavorably.A dynamic and multifaceted injury response is mediated by microglia,which interact directly with neurons,astrocytes,oligodendrocytes,and neural stem/progenitor cells.Despite a clear understanding of their essential nature and origin,the mechanisms of action and new functions of microglia in spinal cord injury require extensive research.This review summarizes current studies on microglial genesis,physiological function,and pathological state,highlights their crucial roles in spinal cord injury,and proposes microglia as a therapeutic target.

Recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 alleviates learning and memory impairments via M2 microglia polarization in postoperative cognitive dysfunction mice

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a seve re complication of the central nervous system that occurs after anesthesia and surgery,and has received attention for its high incidence and effect on the quality of life of patients.To date,there are no viable treatment options for postoperative cognitive dysfunction.The identification of postoperative cognitive dysfunction hub genes could provide new research directions and therapeutic targets for future research.To identify the signaling mechanisms contributing to postoperative cognitive dysfunction,we first conducted Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses of the Gene Expression Omnibus GSE95426 dataset,which consists of mRNAs and long non-coding RNAs differentially expressed in mouse hippocampus3 days after tibial fracture.The dataset was enriched in genes associated with the biological process"regulation of immune cells,"of which Chill was identified as a hub gene.Therefore,we investigated the contribution of chitinase-3-like protein 1 protein expression changes to postoperative cognitive dysfunction in the mouse model of tibial fractu re surgery.Mice were intraperitoneally injected with vehicle or recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 124 hours post-surgery,and the injection groups were compared with untreated control mice for learning and memory capacities using the Y-maze and fear conditioning tests.In addition,protein expression levels of proinflammatory factors(interleukin-1βand inducible nitric oxide synthase),M2-type macrophage markers(CD206 and arginase-1),and cognition-related proteins(brain-derived neurotropic factor and phosphorylated NMDA receptor subunit NR2B)were measured in hippocampus by western blotting.Treatment with recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 prevented surgery-induced cognitive impairment,downregulated interleukin-1βand nducible nitric oxide synthase expression,and upregulated CD206,arginase-1,pNR2B,and brain-derived neurotropic factor expression compared with vehicle treatment.Intraperitoneal administration of the specific ERK inhibitor PD98059 diminished the effects of recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1.Collectively,our findings suggest that recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 ameliorates surgery-induced cognitive decline by attenuating neuroinflammation via M2 microglial polarization in the hippocampus.Therefore,recombinant chitinase-3-like protein1 may have therapeutic potential fo r postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

Correlation of tumor-associated macrophage density and proportion of M2 subtypes with the pathological stage of colorectal cancer

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a prevalent global malignancy with complex prognostic factors.Tumor-associated macrophages(TAMs)have shown paradoxical associations with CRC survival,particularly concerning the M2 subset.AIM We aimed to establish a simplified protocol for quantifying M2-like TAMs and explore their correlation with clinicopathological factors.METHODS A cross-sectional study included histopathological assessment of paraffinembedded tissue blocks obtained from 43 CRC patients.Using CD68 and CD163 immunohistochemistry,we quantified TAMs in tumor stroma and front,focusing on M2 proportion.Demographic,histopathological,and clinical parameters were collected.RESULTS TAM density was significantly higher at the tumor front,with the M2 proportion three times greater in both zones.The tumor front had a higher M2 proportion,which correlated significantly with advanced tumor stage(P=0.04),pathological nodal involvement(P=0.04),and lymphovascular invasion(LVI,P=0.01).However,no significant association was found between the M2 proportion in the tumor stroma and clinicopathological factors.CONCLUSION Our study introduces a simplified protocol for quantifying M2-like TAMs in CRC tissue samples.We demonstrated a significant correlation between an increased M2 proportion at the tumor front and advanced tumor stage,nodal involvement,and LVI.This suggests that M2-like TAMs might serve as potential indicators of disease progression in CRC,warranting further investigation and potential clinical application.

Role of N-formyl peptide receptor 2 in germinal matrix hemorrhage:an intrinsic review of a hematoma resolving pathway

Germinal matrix hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of morbidity,mortality,and acquired infantile hydrocephalus in preterm infants in the United States,with little progress made in its clinical management.Blood clots have been shown to elicit secondary brain injury after germinal matrix hemorrhage,by disrupting normal cerebrospinal fluid circulation and absorption after germinal matrix hemorrhage causing post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus development.Current evidence suggests that rapid hematoma resolution is necessary to improve neurological outcomes after hemorrhagic stroke.Various articles have demonstrated the beneficial effects of stimulating the polarization of microglia cells into the M2 phenotype,as it has been suggested that they play an essential role in the rapid phagocytosis of the blood clot after hemorrhagic models of stroke.N-formyl peptide receptor 2(FPR2),a G-protein-coupled receptor,has been shown to be neuroprotective after stroke.FPR2 activation has been associated with the upregulation of phagocytic macrophage clearance,yet its mechanism has not been fully explored.Recent literature suggests that FPR2 may play a role in the stimulation of scavenger receptor CD36.Scavenger receptor CD36 plays a vital role in microglia phagocytic blood clot clearance after germinal matrix hemorrhage.FPR2 has been shown to phosphorylate extracellular-signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2),which then promotes the transcription of the dual-specificity protein phosphatase 1(DUSP1)gene.In this review,we present an intrinsic outline of the main components involved in FPR2 stimulation and hematoma resolution after germinal matrix hemorrhage.

Mechanisms mediating cholinergic antral circular smooth muscle contraction in rats

AIM:To investigate the pathway(s)mediating rat antral circular smooth muscle contractile responses to the cholinomimetic agent,bethanechol and the subtypes of muscarinic receptors mediating the cholinergic contraction. METHODS:Circular smooth muscle strips from the antrum of Sprague-Dawley rats were mounted in muscle baths in Krebs buffer.Isometric tension was recorded.Cumulative concentration-response curves were obtained for(+)-cis- dioxolane(cD),a nonspecific muscarinic agonist,at 10^(-8)- 10^(-4)mol/L,in the presence of tetrodotoxin(TTX,10^(-7)mol/L). Results were normalized to cross sectional area.A repeat concentration-response curve was obtained after incubation of the muscle for 90 min with antagonists for M1(pirenzepine), M2(methoctramine)and M3(darifenadn)muscarinic receptor subtypes.The sensitivity to PTX was tested by the ip injection of 100 mg/kg of PTX 5 d before the experiment.The antral circular smooth muscles were removed from PTX-treated and non-treated rats as strips and dispersed smooth muscle cells to identify whether PTX-linked pathway mediated the contractility to bethanechol. RESULTS:A dose-dependent contractile response observed with bethanechol,was not affected by TTx.The pretreatment of rats with pertussis toxin decreased the contraction induced by bethanechol.Lack of calcium as well as the presence of the L-type calcium channel blocker,nifedipine,also inhibited the cholinergic contraction,with a reduction in response from 2.5±0.4 g/mm^2 to 1.2±0.4 g/mm^2(P<0.05).The dose- response curves were shifted to the right by muscarinic antagonists in the following order of affinity:darifenacin (M_3)>methocramine(M_2)>pirenzepine(M_1). CONCLUSION:The muscarinic receptors-dependent contraction of rat antral circular smooth muscles was linked to the signal transduction pathway(s)involving pertussis-toxin sensitive GTP-binding proteins and to extracellular calcium via L-type voltage gated calcium channels.The presence of the residual contractile response after the treatment with nifedipine,suggests that an additional pathway could mediate the cholinergic contraction.The involvement of more than one muscarinic receptor(functionally predominant type 3 over type 2)also suggests more than one pathway mediating the cholinergic contraction in rat antrum.

Postnatal development of rat retina:a continuous observation and comparison between the organotypic retinal explant model and in vivo development

The organotypic retinal explant culture has been established for more than a decade and offers a range of unique advantages compared with in vivo experiments and cell cultures.However,the lack of systematic and continuous comparison between in vivo retinal development and the organotypic retinal explant culture makes this model controversial in postnatal retinal development studies.Thus,we aimed to verify the feasibility of using this model for postnatal retinal development studies by comparing it with the in vivo retina.In this study,we showed that postnatal retinal explants undergo normal development,and exhibit a consistent structure and timeline with retinas in vivo.Initially,we used SOX2 and PAX6 immunostaining to identify retinal progenitor cells.We then examined cell proliferation and migration by immunostaining with Ki-67 and doublecortin,respectively.Ki-67-and doublecortin-positive cells decreased in both in vivo and explants during postnatal retinogenesis,and exhibited a high degree of similarity in abundance and distribution between groups.Additionally,we used Ceh-10 homeodomain-containing homolog,glutamate-ammonia ligase(glutamine synthetase),neuronal nuclei,and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 immunostaining to examine the emergence of bipolar cells,Müller glia,mature neurons,and microglia,respectively.The timing and spatial patterns of the emergence of these cell types were remarkably consistent between in vivo and explant retinas.Our study showed that the organotypic retinal explant culture model had a high degree of consistency with the progression of in vivo early postnatal retina development.The findings confirm the accuracy and credibility of this model and support its use for long-term,systematic,and continuous observation.

Müller cells are activated in response to retinal outer nuclear layer degeneration in rats subjected to simulated weightlessness conditions

A microgravity environment has been shown to cause ocular damage and affect visual acuity,but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.Therefore,we established an animal model of weightlessness via tail suspension to examine the pathological changes and molecular mechanisms of retinal damage under microgravity.After 4 weeks of tail suspension,there were no notable alterations in retinal function and morphology,while after 8 weeks of tail suspension,significant reductions in retinal function were observed,and the outer nuclear layer was thinner,with abundant apoptotic cells.To investigate the mechanism underlying the degenerative changes that occurred in the outer nuclear layer of the retina,proteomics was used to analyze differentially expressed proteins in rat retinas after 8 weeks of tail suspension.The results showed that the expression levels of fibroblast growth factor 2(also known as basic fibroblast growth factor)and glial fibrillary acidic protein,which are closely related to Müller cell activation,were significantly upregulated.In addition,Müller cell regeneration and Müller cell gliosis were observed after 4 and 8 weeks,respectively,of simulated weightlessness.These findings indicate that Müller cells play an important regulatory role in retinal outer nuclear layer degeneration during weightlessness.

The cGAS-STING-interferon regulatory factor 7 pathway regulates neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease

Interferon regulatory factor 7 plays a crucial role in the innate immune response.However,whether interferon regulatory factor 7-mediated signaling contributes to Parkinson's disease remains unknown.Here we report that interferon regulatory factor 7 is markedly up-regulated in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-induced mouse model of Parkinson's disease and co-localizes with microglial cells.Both the selective cyclic guanosine monophosphate adenosine monophosphate synthase inhibitor RU.521 and the stimulator of interferon genes inhibitor H151 effectively suppressed interferon regulatory factor 7 activation in BV2 microglia exposed to 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium and inhibited transformation of mouse BV2 microglia into the neurotoxic M1 phenotype.In addition,si RNA-mediated knockdown of interferon regulatory factor 7 expression in BV2 microglia reduced the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase,tumor necrosis factorα,CD16,CD32,and CD86 and increased the expression of the anti-inflammatory markers ARG1 and YM1.Taken together,our findings indicate that the cyclic guanosine monophosphate adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes-interferon regulatory factor 7 pathway plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.

Unlocking the potential of Calculus bovis: A breakthrough in liver cancer treatment via Wnt/β-catenin pathway modulation

Liver cancer remains a significant global health challenge,characterized by high incidence and mortality rates.Despite advancements in medical treatments,the prognosis for liver cancer patients remains poor,highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),particularly Calculus bovis(CB),has shown promise in addressing this need due to its multitarget therapeutic mechanisms.CB refers to natural or synthetic gallstones,traditionally sourced from cattle,and used in TCM for their anti-inflammatory,detoxifying,and therapeutic properties.In modern practice,synthetic CB is often utilized to ensure consistent supply and safety.This article aims to discuss the findings of Huang et al,who investigated the anti-liver cancer properties of CB,focusing on its ability to inhibit M2 tumor-associated macrophage(TAM)polarization via modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.Huang et al employed a comprehensive approach integrating chemical analysis,animal model testing,and advanced bioinformatics.They identified active components of CB using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS,evaluated its anti-neoplastic effects in a nude mouse model,and elucidated the underlying mechanisms through network pharmacology,transcriptomics,and molecular docking studies.The study demonstrated that CB significantly inhibited liver tumor growth in vivo,as evidenced by reduced tumor size and weight in treated mice.Histological analyses confirmed signs of tumor regression.CB was found to modulate the tumor microenvironment by inhibiting the polarization of M2 phenotype-TAMs,as shown by reduced expression of M2 markers and downregulation of mRNA levels of C-C motif chemokine 22,arginase-1,transforming growth factor-beta 2,and interleukin-10.The study further revealed that CB’s antineoplastic activity involved the downregulation of Wnt5B andβ-catenin and upregulation of Axin2,thus inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of CB in liver cancer treatment through its modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and suppression of M2 phenotype-TAM polarization.This study underscores the value of integrating TCM with modern therapeutic strategies to develop novel effective treatments for liver cancer.

2023-08-23辽宁普兰店M 4.6地震震源参数测定及发震构造初判

2023-08-2318:19辽宁省大连市普兰店区发生M 4.6地震,为准确描述本次地震的震源特征,探讨其孕育和发震机理,本文通过测定地震的震源深度,反演震源机制、矩张量及质心深度,给出震源机制中心解;同时分析震源机制与构造应力场的关系,根据小震重定位结果对发震断层面进行拟合,初步确定了本次地震的发震断层。结果表明,普兰店M 4.6地震初始破裂深度为12.0 km,震源机制解参数为节面Ⅰ走向50°,倾伏角75°,滑动角-169°;节面Ⅱ走向317°,倾伏角80°,滑动角-15°,矩震级M W4.8,最优质心深度12 km;地震矩M_(0)为1.796×10^(16)Nm,矩张量解M_(rr)、M_(tt)、M_(pp)、M_(rt)、M_(rp)、M_(tp)分别为-0.004、0.946、-0.942、0.017、-0.305、-0.125;中心解参数为节面Ⅰ走向47.03°,倾伏角79.04°,滑动角-168.15°;节面Ⅱ走向314.75°,倾伏角78.37°,滑动角-11.19°。构造应力场作用在中心解节面Ⅰ上的相对剪应力为0.877,相对正应力为-0.544;投影于节面Ⅱ上的相对剪应力为0.911,相对正应力为0.161。拟合的断层面走向148.91°,倾伏角89.85°,其在构造应力体系下的滑动角为26.47°。综合分析认为,普兰店M 4.6地震发生在NW向普兰店-长海构造带,是沿应力场最优节面以左旋走滑为错动方式的天然地震。

基于METTL14-m6A-FOXO3A信号通路介导的细胞自噬探讨补肾强督方抑制炎症治疗强直性脊柱炎的机制研究

目的:观察补肾强督方对T淋巴细胞METTL14-m^(6)A-FOXO3A信号通路介导的细胞自噬的影响,从而明确其抑制炎症、治疗强制性脊柱炎的分子机制。方法:使用Jurkat细胞,采用抗CD3联合抗CD28抗体诱导24 h构建细胞模型,并给予补肾强督方含药血清和METTL14重组蛋白进行干预。采用ELISA法检测炎症因子(IL-23和IL-17A)和氧化应激指标的水平,流式细胞术检测ROS水平,Western blot法检测自噬相关蛋白、METTL14和FOXO3A的表达,RT-qPCR检测METTL14和FOXO3A的表达,斑点杂交实验检测FOXO3A的m^(6)A甲基化水平。结果:与模型组比较,补肾强督方显著降低Jurkat细胞上清中IL-23、IL-17A和MDA的含量与ROS的水平,增加SOD和GSH-Px的活性,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。此外,补肾强督方能显著上调Jurkat细胞中Beclin-1、FOXO3A和METTL14蛋白和基因的表达和增加LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ的比值,下调p62蛋白的表达,与模型组比较差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。在此基础之上,与模型组比较,补肾强督方能显著上调Jurkat细胞FOXO3A的m^(6)A甲基化水平,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:补肾强督方通过METTL14介导的FOXO3A的m^(6)A甲基化修饰促进T细胞自噬,从而达到治疗强直性脊柱炎的作用。

高糖环境通过抑制免疫反应基因1的表达诱导巨噬细胞促炎性 M1型极化

目的研究高糖环境对巨噬细胞极化的影响及其潜在分子机制。方法将离体培养的RAW264.7细胞随机分为过表达对照组(NC-OE组)、免疫反应基因1过表达组(IRG1 OE组)、沉默对照组(NC-siRNA组)和IRG1沉默组(IRG1 siRNA组),电穿孔进行质粒转染后再组内随机分为对照组(Con组)和高糖组(HG组),60 mmol/L葡萄糖干预72 h后收集细胞进行检测。CCK-8检测细胞活性,相差显微镜观察细胞形态,Western blotting检测细胞中IRG1、iNOS、Arg-1、IL-1β和IL-10蛋白表达,免疫荧光染色检测细胞中iNOS和Arg-1蛋白荧光水平,ELISA法检测细胞培养基中IL-1β和IL-10蛋白水平。结果与对应Con组相比,HG组IRG1表达均下降(P<0.01),同时出现较多梭形和多突形细胞且两极可见伸展的伪足,iNOS表达升高(P<0.01)、Arg-1表达下降(P<0.05),IL-1β表达和分泌升高(P<0.05)、IL-10分泌下降(P<0.01)。转染IRG1过表达质粒后,与对应NC-OE组相比,IRG1 OE组IRG1水平均升高(P<0.01);高糖环境下,HG-IRG1 OE组梭形和多突形细胞明显减少、iNOS表达下降(P<0.01)、Arg-1表达升高(P<0.01)、IL-1β表达和分泌下降(P<0.01)、IL-10表达和分泌升高(P<0.05)。IRG1沉默后,与对应NC-siRNA组相比,IRG1 siRNA组IRG1水平降低(P<0.01);高糖环境下,HG-IRG1 siRNA组多突形细胞和伪足进一步增加、Arg-1表达降低(P<0.01)、IL-10表达和分泌减少(P<0.05)。结论高糖环境诱导巨噬细胞促炎性M1型极化进而诱发慢性炎症反应,其作用机制可能与抑制巨噬细胞中IRG1蛋白表达有关。

血浆m1A及其编码器基因对结肠腺癌诊断的综合分析

目的探讨m1A RNA甲基化相关基因和血浆m1A甲基化水平对结肠腺癌(colorectal adenocarcinoma,COAD)的诊断效能,为COAD早期诊断提供新的方案。方法通过UALCAN、The Human Protein Atlas和TCGA-GTEx数据库,分析COAD组织和正常结肠组织中m1A相关基因mRNA和蛋白水平的差异表达。利用ELISA法检测收集于我院初诊的COAD患者和正常人血浆中m1A甲基化水平。结合COAD临床病理特征分析m1A甲基化对COAD的诊断效能。结果m1A编码器和读码器基因的蛋白水平和mRNA水平在COAD组织中的表达显著上调,其中以TRMT6和TRMT10C两个编码器表达升高最为显著。两个编码器基因均可作为COAD诊断,尤其是早期诊断标志物,且其AUC均达到0.9以上。m1A总体甲基化水平在COAD血浆中明显升高,并可作为早期COAD的诊断标志物。结论m1A编码器基因和血浆m1A在COAD中明显升高,有望成为一种新的早期COAD诊断标志物。

m1A/m5C/m6A/m7G调控基因预测胃癌预后及免疫关联性

目的基于m1A/m5C/m6A/m7G甲基化调控基因建立胃癌预后风险预测模型,并分析该模型与免疫的关联性。方法通过癌症基因组图谱(TCGA)-胃癌数据集筛选表达具有显著差异的m1A/m5C/m6A/m7G调控基因,通过单基因Cox回归分析和LASSO算法构建预后风险评分(risk score,RS)模型,使用Kaplan-Meier(K-M)统计进行RS模型验证,并应用细胞系进行RT-qPCR验证。利用单因素、多因素Cox回归分析建立nomogram模型。使用CIBERSORT算法和estimate包进行免疫关联性分析。结果建立了基于八个甲基化调控基因的预后RS模型,将胃癌患者分为高风险和低风险。这八个基因在胃癌细胞系中高表达(P<0.05)。在TCGA-胃癌训练集和GSE62254-验证集中,患者总生存率(OS)与分组状态之间存在显著相关性(P<0.001)。nomogram生存模型预测的1年(C-index=0.703)、3年(C-index=0.729)和5年(C-index=0.734)生存率与实际生存率的一致性较好。免疫关联性分析表明,与低风险患者组相比,高风险患者组免疫评分和免疫检查点相关基因的表达较高(P<0.05)。结论基于m1A/m5C/m6A/m7G调控基因的预后RS模型可预测胃癌预后并指导个体免疫治疗决策。

“一用即弃社会”的可持续性议题:对M市二手物品分享和再利用的实地研究

作为可持续生产与可持续消费的重要环节,二手物品的分享和循环再利用是一个十分重要的议题。该议题因中国的垃圾分类和生态文明建设备受关注。对西方某城市(M市)的实地研究表明:慈善团体和民间机构在二手物品的分享和循环再利用中均比较活跃;在政府垃圾管理体制中,幸运的需求者在垃圾投放日可拣拾可用的二手物品;居民和租户通过车库大甩卖或庭院甩卖,低价出售或免费赠送不再需要的服装鞋帽、家具、日用品、修理工具、影像制品、书籍等等;互助与公益导向的各类用品回收再利用的互联网平台不仅惠及M市居民,而且覆盖全球主要城市。总之,不同的机构、活动与制度安排结合在一起,构成了一个稳定、持久、可靠的二手物品分享、循环、再利用的网络,在可持续消费中发挥重要作用。

Interplay between microglia and environmental risk factors in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer s disease,among the most common neurodegenerative disorders,is chara cterized by progressive cognitive impairment.At present,the Alzheimer’s disease main risk remains genetic ris ks,but major environmental fa ctors are increasingly shown to impact Alzheimer’s disease development and progression.Microglia,the most important brain immune cells,play a central role in Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis and are considered environmental and lifestyle"sensors."Factors like environmental pollution and modern lifestyles(e.g.,chronic stress,poor dietary habits,sleep,and circadian rhythm disorde rs)can cause neuroinflammato ry responses that lead to cognitive impairment via microglial functioning and phenotypic regulation.However,the specific mechanisms underlying interactions among these facto rs and microglia in Alzheimer’s disease are unclear.Herein,we:discuss the biological effects of air pollution,chronic stress,gut micro biota,sleep patterns,physical exercise,cigarette smoking,and caffeine consumption on microglia;consider how unhealthy lifestyle factors influence individual susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease;and present the neuroprotective effects of a healthy lifestyle.Toward intervening and controlling these environmental risk fa ctors at an early Alzheimer’s disease stage,understanding the role of microglia in Alzheimer’s disease development,and to rgeting strategies to to rget microglia,co uld be essential to future Alzheimer’s disease treatments.

SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB轴调控SOX21表达对宫颈癌细胞生物学行为的影响研究

目的分析剪接因子3B亚基1/叉头框转录因子M1/转录因子活化蛋白激酶B(SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB)轴调控转录因子21抗体(SOX21)表达对宫颈癌细胞生物学行为的影响。方法选取2022年3月至2023年12月新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院收治的50例宫颈癌患者的癌旁组织及癌组织作为研究对象,利用实时荧光定量PCR检测SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、SOX21表达;通过Transwell、细胞计数试剂8(CCK8)检测宫颈癌细胞生物学行为(增殖、迁移、侵袭);利用蛋白质印迹法测定SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、SOX21蛋白表达。结果与癌旁组织相比,宫颈癌组织JUNB表达低,FOXM1、SOX21、SF3B1表达高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与si-NC组相比,si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB组0 h OD450值高,侵袭细胞数、迁移细胞数、(24、48 h)OD450值、SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与OE-NC组相比,OE-SOX21组迁移细胞数、(0、24、48 h)OD450值、SOX21、侵袭细胞数高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB+OE-NC组相比,si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB+OE-SOX21组SOX21、SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、(0、24、48 h)OD450值、侵袭细胞数、迁移细胞数高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB轴通过激活SOX21表达可促进宫颈癌细胞侵袭、增殖、迁移。

Unraveling the therapeutic potential of Calculus Bovis in liver cancer:A novel step for targeted cancer treatment

Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally,and effective treatments are urgently needed.The present study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of Calculus Bovis(CB)on liver cancer and the underlying mechanisms.CB inhibited M2 tumor-associated macrophage polarization and modulated the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,thereby suppressing the proliferation of liver cancer cells.The inhibitory effect on liver cancer growth was confirmed by both in vivo and in vitro experiments(detailed by Huang et al).The present study provides a theoretical basis for the application of CB for the treatment of liver cancer,providing new avenues for liver cancer treatment.