Niemann-Pick disease type C(NPC) is a fatal, neurovisceral lipid storage disease, neuropathologically characterized by cytoplasmic sequestration of glycolipids in neurons, progressive neuronal loss, neurofibrillary ...Niemann-Pick disease type C(NPC) is a fatal, neurovisceral lipid storage disease, neuropathologically characterized by cytoplasmic sequestration of glycolipids in neurons, progressive neuronal loss, neurofibrillary tangles(NFTs) formation, and axonal spheroids(AS). Cytoskeletal pathology including accumulation of hyperphosphorylated cytoskeletal proteins is a neuropathological hallmark of the mouse model of NPC(npc mice). With a goal of elucidating the mechanisms underlying the lesion formation, we investigated the temporal and spatial characteristics of cytoskeletal lesions and the roles of cdc2, cdk4, and cdk5 in lesion formation in young npc mice. Cytoskeletal lesions were detectable in npc mice at three weeks of age. Importantly, concomitant activation of cdc2/cyclin B1 kinase and accumulation of a subsequently generated cohort of phospho-epitopes were detected. The activation of cdk4/cyclin D1 and cdk5/p25 kinases was observed during the fourth week of life in npc mice, and this activation contributed to the lesion formation. We concluded that the progression of cytoskeletal pathology in npc mice older than four weeks is accelerated by the cumulative effect of cdc2, cdk4, and cdk5 activation. Furthermore, cdc2/cyclin B1 may act as a key initial player one week earlier. Targeting cell cycle activation may be beneficial to slow down the NPC pathogenesis.展开更多
In order to investigate the neuroprotective effects of cyclin-dependent kinase-5 (cdk-5) inhibition in mice with Niemarm-Pick disease type C (NPC) (npc^-/-), recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) carrying ...In order to investigate the neuroprotective effects of cyclin-dependent kinase-5 (cdk-5) inhibition in mice with Niemarm-Pick disease type C (NPC) (npc^-/-), recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) carrying the small interfering RNA (siRNA) specific for cdk-5 gene was injected into 3-day-old npc^-/- mice intracerebroventricularly. The rAAV-GFP-injected age-matched npc^-/- mice and non-surgery age-matched npc^-/- mice were employed as controls (n=6-10/group). From the 4th to 8th week after the treatment, mice were weighed, and evaluated for limb motor activity by using the coat hanger test once a week. Eight-week-old npc^-/- mice were sacrificed by decapitation, and brains were quickly dissected and halved sagittally. Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and HE staining were used to evaluate the neuropathology in npc^-/- mice. The results showed that rAAV-cdk-5-siRNA-GFP significantly reduced the number of axonal spheroids, delayed the death of Purkinje neurons, ameliorated motor defects in npc^-/- mice, and significantly attenuated the hyperphosphorylation oftau proteins. These data suggested that inhibition of cdk-5 activity has neuroprotective effect on neurons in NPC mice.展开更多
Bovine parainfluenza virus type 3(BPIV3) is considered as one of the most important respiratory tract pathogens of both young and adult cattle, and widespread among cattle in the world. BPIV3 was first reported in C...Bovine parainfluenza virus type 3(BPIV3) is considered as one of the most important respiratory tract pathogens of both young and adult cattle, and widespread among cattle in the world. BPIV3 was first reported in China in 2008 and four strains of BPIV3 were isolated from Shandong Province, known as genotype C(BPIV3c). Pathogen investigations had shown that BPIV3 c infection was very common among cattle in China. To date, BPIV3 can be classified into genotypes A, B and C based on genetic and phylogenetic analysis. Serological survey also demonstrates that BPIV3 infection is widespread in China, however, there is still no available vaccine for BPIV3 prevention in China nowadays. In the present study, the BPIV3 c strain SD0835 was continuously passaged on Madin-Darby bovine kidney(MDBK) cells for hundreds of times, and the pathogenicity of passage 209 was reduced in guinea pigs. The passage 209 of BPIV3 c strain SD0835 was used as a live vaccine candidate to immunize the guinea pigs. The vaccination results revealed that two vaccinations could induce excellent serum neutralizing antibody responses as well as proliferation of T lymphocytes. The vaccinated guinea pigs were well protected against challenge with a low passage of BPIV3 c strain SD0835. Additionally, the percentages of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cell subsets of animals in vaccinated group increased after immunization; T cell subsets on day 2 after challenge in both groups decreased, and the decline of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cell subsets levels of four guinea pigs in vaccinated group was relatively moderate, comparing with that of the control group. These data support further testing of the attenuated virus as an effective candidate vaccine.展开更多
采用自制的SnXX无铅钎料代替生产中常用的SnBi钎料,并分别采用超声波辅助钎焊技术和常规钎焊技术实现USB3.1 Type C中的铜导线和铜端子的可靠焊接互连,以阐明新型超声辅助钎焊技术在数据线连接领域内的优越性。焊后PIN位焊点锡点饱满,PI...采用自制的SnXX无铅钎料代替生产中常用的SnBi钎料,并分别采用超声波辅助钎焊技术和常规钎焊技术实现USB3.1 Type C中的铜导线和铜端子的可靠焊接互连,以阐明新型超声辅助钎焊技术在数据线连接领域内的优越性。焊后PIN位焊点锡点饱满,PIN位的前端未见未融的锡膏,焊杯界面无过多的锡珠。焊点横截面宏观形貌呈圆滑过渡,界面结合良好并形成Cu_6Sn_5化合物,无宏观缺陷,良品率较高。展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the histopathological findings of type C liver disease to determine risk factors for development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS:We studied 232 patients,who underwent liver biopsy for type C c...AIM:To evaluate the histopathological findings of type C liver disease to determine risk factors for development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS:We studied 232 patients,who underwent liver biopsy for type C chronic liver disease between 1992 and 2009,with sustained virological response(SVR)after interferon therapy.The patients were divided into two groups according to the F stage 0+1+2 group(n = 182)and F3+4 group(n = 50).We prospectively observed and compared the incidence of HCC of the patients with SVR in the F0+1+2 and F3+4 groups.Then,the background factors and liver histopathological findings,including the degree of fibrosis,F stage,inflammation,necrosis,bile duct obstruction,fat deposition,and degree of irregular regeneration(IR)of hepatocytes,were correlated with the risk of developing HCC.RESULTS:HCC developed in three of 182(1.6%)patients in the F0+1+2 group,and four of 50(8.0%)in the F3+4 group.The cumulative incidence of HCC in the former group was found to be significantly lower than in the F3+4 group(log rank test P = 0.0224).The presence of atypical hepatocytes among IR of hepatocytes in the F3+4 group resulted in a higher cumulative incidence of HCC,and was significantly correlated with risk of HCC development(RR = 20.748,95%CI:1.335-322.5,P = 0.0303).CONCLUSION:Atypical hepatocytes among the histopathological findings of type C liver disease may be an important risk factor for HCC development along with progression of liver fibrosis.展开更多
为了便于实际项目需要,设计了一种采用对绞线结构且带有E-Marker芯片的全功能USB Type-C高速电缆。采用polar SI 9000仿真软件对整条Type C线缆链路按产品实际制程的要求进行阻抗模拟仿真,得出Type C整条链路阻抗的曲线。实验结果表明, ...为了便于实际项目需要,设计了一种采用对绞线结构且带有E-Marker芯片的全功能USB Type-C高速电缆。采用polar SI 9000仿真软件对整条Type C线缆链路按产品实际制程的要求进行阻抗模拟仿真,得出Type C整条链路阻抗的曲线。实验结果表明, Type C整条链路阻抗一致性越好,其IMR、IRL性能就越好。采用一种新的线夹工艺,解决在Type C接头外模尺寸不变的情况下Type C Gen2 SI性能及可制造的问题。实验证明,通过这种新的线夹工艺,不但可以解决困扰Type C SI性能的串扰难点,还可以解决可制造问题。目前,采用该设计方案的Type C线缆已拿到USB协会的1M Type C Gen 2证书。展开更多
Catalytic activities for direct NO decomposition were investigated over C-type cubic Y2O3–Tb4O7–ZrO2 prepared by a coprecipitation method. The NO decomposition activity was enhanced by partial substitution of the yt...Catalytic activities for direct NO decomposition were investigated over C-type cubic Y2O3–Tb4O7–ZrO2 prepared by a coprecipitation method. The NO decomposition activity was enhanced by partial substitution of the yttrium sites with terbium in a (Y0.97Zr0.03)2O3.03 catalyst, which shows high NO decomposition activity. Among the catalysts synthesized in this study, the (Y0.67Tb0.30Zr0.03)2O3.33 catalyst exhibited the highest NO decomposition activity;NO conversion to N2 was as high as 67% at 900℃ in the absence of O2 (NO/He atmosphere), and a relatively high conversion ratio was observed even in the presence of O2 or CO2, compared with those obtained over conventional direct NO decomposition catalysts. These results indicate that the C-type cubic Y2O3–Tb4O7–ZrO2 catalyst is a new potential candidate for direct NO decomposition.展开更多
BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis th...BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis through binding to dif-ferent ligands.AIM To evaluate the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of ACVR1C and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)in Chinese Han population.METHODS In this hospital-based cohort study,1043 ESCC patients and 1143 healthy controls were enrolled.Five SNPs(rs4664229,rs4556933,rs77886248,rs77263459,rs6734630)of ACVR1C were assessed by the ligation detection reaction method.Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test,genetic model analysis,stratified analysis,linkage disequi-librium test,and haplotype analysis were conducted.RESULTS Participants carrying ACVR1C rs4556933 GA mutant had significantly decreased risk of ESCC,and those with rs77886248 TA mutant were related with higher risk,especially in older male smokers.In the haplotype analysis,ACVR1C Trs4664229Ars4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 increased risk of ESCC,while Trs4664229Grs4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 was associated with lower susceptibility to ESCC.CONCLUSION ACVR1C rs4556933 and rs77886248 SNPs were associated with the susceptibility to ESCC,which could provide a potential target for early diagnosis and treatment of ESCC in Chinese Han population.展开更多
Genevestigator analysis has indicated heat shock induction of transcripts for NADPH-thioredoxin reduc-tase, type C (NTRC) in the light. Here we show overexpression of NTRC in Arabidopsis (NTRC°E) resulting in...Genevestigator analysis has indicated heat shock induction of transcripts for NADPH-thioredoxin reduc-tase, type C (NTRC) in the light. Here we show overexpression of NTRC in Arabidopsis (NTRC°E) resulting in enhanced tolerance to heat shock, whereas NTRC knockout mutant plants (ntrcl) exhibit a temperature sensitive phenotype. To investigate the underlying mechanism of this phenotype, we analyzed the protein's biochemical properties and protein structure. NTRC assembles into homopolymeric structures of varying complexity with functions as a disulfide reductase, a foldase chaperone, and as a holdase chaperone. The multiple functions of NTRC are closely correlated with protein structure.. Complexes of higher molecular weight (HMW) showed stronger activity as a holdase chaperone, while low molecular weight (LMW) species exhibited weaker holdase chaperone activity but stronger disulfide reductase and fol-dase chaperone activities. Heat shock converted LMW proteins into HMW complexes. Mutations of the two active site Cys residues of NTRC into Ser (C217/454S-NTRC) led to a complete inactivation of its disulfide reductase and foldase chaperone functions, but conferred only a slight decrease in its holdase chaperone function. The overexpression of the mutated C217/454S-NTRC provided Arabidopsis with a similar degree of thermotolerance compared with that of NTRC°E plants. However, after prolonged incubation under heat shock, NTRC°E plants tolerated the stress to a higher degree than C217/454S-NTRC°E plants. The results suggest that the heat shock-mediated holdase chaperone function of NTRC is responsible for the increased thermotolerance of Arabidopsis and the activity is significantly supported by NADPH.展开更多
Purpose: Distal radial fracture is one of the most common fractures. Up to now, locking plates (LP) and external fixation (EF) are two conventional surgical approaches to type C radius fracture. Which method is s...Purpose: Distal radial fracture is one of the most common fractures. Up to now, locking plates (LP) and external fixation (EF) are two conventional surgical approaches to type C radius fracture. Which method is superior has not yet reached a consensus. We try to assess the clinical effectiveness of the two in- terventions by this meta-analysis. Methods: We used network to search the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Medical Library of randomized controlled clinical trials about the type C distal radius fractures performed according to the search strategy mentioned in Cochrane Handbook 5.1.0 from Jan. 2005 to Jan. 2016. Patients in the experimental group were used LP, in the control group were included EF and other surgical approaches. Publication language was restricted to English. Studies that patient population and surgical indication did not define had been excluded. Studies must report at least one of the outcomes as follow: radial inclination, patmar tilt, ulnar variance, range of wrist flexion and extension, and range of wrist supination and pronation. The trials in which participants included children were excluded. We used Jadad study scores to appraise the study. Results: Seven studies included 162 patients (LP group) and 190 patients (EF group). We compared the radial inclination, palmar tilt, ulnar variance, range of wrist flexion and extension, and range of wrist supination and pronation. The radial inclination were revealed a difference favoring LP over EF [WMD = 1.84, 95% CI (0.17, 3.50), p = 0.03] and the palmar tilt and ulnar variance was no significant difference between the two groups [(WMD = 3.61, 95% CI (0.00, 7.23), p = 0.05; WMD = 0.05, 95% CI (-0.99,1.09), p = 0.93]. The functional activities of range of flexion and extension and range of supination and pronation between the two groups was no difference [WMD = 10.04, 95% CI (-6.88, 26.96), p = 0.24; WMD = 12.53, 95% CI (-9.99, 35.06), p = 0.28]. Conclusion: Locking plate and external fixation is feasible to heal radius type C fracture. We found the small difference between the two groups on imaging examination. The locking plate has the advantage on maintaining reduction, however no significant difference regarding outcomes has been found be- tween the two groups.展开更多
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to assess and compare elbow range of motion,triceps extension strength and functional results of type C(AO/OTA)distal humerus fractures treated with bilateral triceps tendon(BTT)a...Purpose:The purpose of this study was to assess and compare elbow range of motion,triceps extension strength and functional results of type C(AO/OTA)distal humerus fractures treated with bilateral triceps tendon(BTT)approach and olecranon osteotomy(00).At the same time,we are also trying to know whether BTT approach can provide sufficient vision for comminuted intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus,and whether it is convenient to convert to the treatment to total elbow arthroplasty(TEA)or 00.Methods:Patients treated with 00 and BTT approaches for type C distal humerus fractures between July 2014 and December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed.Inclusion criteria include:(1)patients'age were more than 18 years old,(2)follow-up was no less than 6 months,and(3)patients were diagnosed with type C fractures(based on the AO/OTA classification).Exclusion criteria include:(1)open fractures(Gustillo type 2 or type 3),(2)treated by other approaches,and(3)presented with combined injuries of ipsilateral upper extremities,such as ulnar nerve.Elbow range of motion and triceps extension strength testing were completely valuated,when the fractures had healed.Assessment of functional results using the Mayo elbow performance score and complications were conducted in final follow-up.The data were compared using the two tailed Student's t-test.All data were presented as mean±standard deviation.Results:Eighty-six patients of type C distal humerus fractures,treated by 00 and BTT approach were retrospectively reviewed between July 2014 and December 2017.Fifty-five distal humerus fractures(23 males and 32 females,mean age 52.7 years)treated by BTT approach or 00 were included in this study.There were 10 fractures of type Cl,16 type C2 and 29 type C3 according to the AO/OTA classification.Patients were divided into two surgical approach groups chosen by the operators:BTT group(28 patients)and 00 group(27 patients).And the mean follow-up time of all patients was 15.6 months(range,6-36 months).Three cases in BTT group were converted to TEA,and one converted to 00.Only one case in BTT group presented poor articular reduction with a step more than 2 mm.There were not significantly different in functional outcomes according to the Mayo elbow performance score,operation time and extension flexion motion are values between BTT group and 00 group(p>0.05).Complications and reoperation rate were also similar in the two groups.Triceps manual muscle testing were no significant difference in the two groups,even subdivided in elder patients(aged>60 years old).Conclusion:BTT is a safe approach to achieve similar functional result comparing with 00.BTT were not suitable for every case with severe comminuted pattern,but it avoids the potential complications related to 00,and has no complications concerning with triceps tendon.It is convenient for open reduction internal fixation and flexible to be converted to 00,as well as available to be converted to TEA in elder patients.展开更多
Direct interspecies electron transfer(DIET)may be most important in methanogenic environments,but mechanistic studies of DIET to date have primarily focused on cocultures in which fumarate was the terminal electron ac...Direct interspecies electron transfer(DIET)may be most important in methanogenic environments,but mechanistic studies of DIET to date have primarily focused on cocultures in which fumarate was the terminal electron acceptor.To better understand DIET with methanogens,the transcriptome of Geobacter metallireducens during DIET‐based growth with G.sulfurreducens reducing fumarate was compared with G.metallireducens grown in coculture with diverse Methanosarcina.The transcriptome of G.metallireducens cocultured with G.sulfurreducens was significantly different from those with Methanosarcina.Furthermore,the transcriptome of G.metallireducens grown with Methanosarcina barkeri,which lacks outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes,differed from those of G.metallireducens cocultured with M.acetivorans or M.subterranea,which have an outer‐surface c‐type cytochrome that serves as an electrical connect for DIET.Differences in G.metallireducens expression patterns for genes involved in extracellular electron transfer were particularly notable.Cocultures with c‐type cytochrome deletion mutant strains,ΔGmet_0930,ΔGmet_0557 andΔGmet_2896,never became established with G.sulfurreducens but adapted to grow with all three Methanosarcina.Two porin–cytochrome complexes,PccF and PccG,were important for DIET;however,PccG was more important for growth with Methanosarcina.Unlike cocultures with G.sulfurreducens and M.acetivorans,electrically conductive pili were not needed for growth with M.barkeri.Shewanella oneidensis,another electroactive microbe with abundant outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes,did not grow via DIET.The results demonstrate that the presence of outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes does not necessarily confer the capacity for DIET and emphasize the impact of the electron‐accepting partner on the physiology of the electron‐donating DIET partner.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81271406)
文摘Niemann-Pick disease type C(NPC) is a fatal, neurovisceral lipid storage disease, neuropathologically characterized by cytoplasmic sequestration of glycolipids in neurons, progressive neuronal loss, neurofibrillary tangles(NFTs) formation, and axonal spheroids(AS). Cytoskeletal pathology including accumulation of hyperphosphorylated cytoskeletal proteins is a neuropathological hallmark of the mouse model of NPC(npc mice). With a goal of elucidating the mechanisms underlying the lesion formation, we investigated the temporal and spatial characteristics of cytoskeletal lesions and the roles of cdc2, cdk4, and cdk5 in lesion formation in young npc mice. Cytoskeletal lesions were detectable in npc mice at three weeks of age. Importantly, concomitant activation of cdc2/cyclin B1 kinase and accumulation of a subsequently generated cohort of phospho-epitopes were detected. The activation of cdk4/cyclin D1 and cdk5/p25 kinases was observed during the fourth week of life in npc mice, and this activation contributed to the lesion formation. We concluded that the progression of cytoskeletal pathology in npc mice older than four weeks is accelerated by the cumulative effect of cdc2, cdk4, and cdk5 activation. Furthermore, cdc2/cyclin B1 may act as a key initial player one week earlier. Targeting cell cycle activation may be beneficial to slow down the NPC pathogenesis.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (No. 30400141, 30670737)
文摘In order to investigate the neuroprotective effects of cyclin-dependent kinase-5 (cdk-5) inhibition in mice with Niemarm-Pick disease type C (NPC) (npc^-/-), recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) carrying the small interfering RNA (siRNA) specific for cdk-5 gene was injected into 3-day-old npc^-/- mice intracerebroventricularly. The rAAV-GFP-injected age-matched npc^-/- mice and non-surgery age-matched npc^-/- mice were employed as controls (n=6-10/group). From the 4th to 8th week after the treatment, mice were weighed, and evaluated for limb motor activity by using the coat hanger test once a week. Eight-week-old npc^-/- mice were sacrificed by decapitation, and brains were quickly dissected and halved sagittally. Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and HE staining were used to evaluate the neuropathology in npc^-/- mice. The results showed that rAAV-cdk-5-siRNA-GFP significantly reduced the number of axonal spheroids, delayed the death of Purkinje neurons, ameliorated motor defects in npc^-/- mice, and significantly attenuated the hyperphosphorylation oftau proteins. These data suggested that inhibition of cdk-5 activity has neuroprotective effect on neurons in NPC mice.
基金funded by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31372452)a fund for Science and Technology Plan from Harbin Science and Technology Bureau,Heilongjiang Province,China(2012AA6BN020)a grant from the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China during the 12th Five-Year Plan period(2012BAD12B03-3)
文摘Bovine parainfluenza virus type 3(BPIV3) is considered as one of the most important respiratory tract pathogens of both young and adult cattle, and widespread among cattle in the world. BPIV3 was first reported in China in 2008 and four strains of BPIV3 were isolated from Shandong Province, known as genotype C(BPIV3c). Pathogen investigations had shown that BPIV3 c infection was very common among cattle in China. To date, BPIV3 can be classified into genotypes A, B and C based on genetic and phylogenetic analysis. Serological survey also demonstrates that BPIV3 infection is widespread in China, however, there is still no available vaccine for BPIV3 prevention in China nowadays. In the present study, the BPIV3 c strain SD0835 was continuously passaged on Madin-Darby bovine kidney(MDBK) cells for hundreds of times, and the pathogenicity of passage 209 was reduced in guinea pigs. The passage 209 of BPIV3 c strain SD0835 was used as a live vaccine candidate to immunize the guinea pigs. The vaccination results revealed that two vaccinations could induce excellent serum neutralizing antibody responses as well as proliferation of T lymphocytes. The vaccinated guinea pigs were well protected against challenge with a low passage of BPIV3 c strain SD0835. Additionally, the percentages of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cell subsets of animals in vaccinated group increased after immunization; T cell subsets on day 2 after challenge in both groups decreased, and the decline of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cell subsets levels of four guinea pigs in vaccinated group was relatively moderate, comparing with that of the control group. These data support further testing of the attenuated virus as an effective candidate vaccine.
文摘采用自制的SnXX无铅钎料代替生产中常用的SnBi钎料,并分别采用超声波辅助钎焊技术和常规钎焊技术实现USB3.1 Type C中的铜导线和铜端子的可靠焊接互连,以阐明新型超声辅助钎焊技术在数据线连接领域内的优越性。焊后PIN位焊点锡点饱满,PIN位的前端未见未融的锡膏,焊杯界面无过多的锡珠。焊点横截面宏观形貌呈圆滑过渡,界面结合良好并形成Cu_6Sn_5化合物,无宏观缺陷,良品率较高。
文摘AIM:To evaluate the histopathological findings of type C liver disease to determine risk factors for development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS:We studied 232 patients,who underwent liver biopsy for type C chronic liver disease between 1992 and 2009,with sustained virological response(SVR)after interferon therapy.The patients were divided into two groups according to the F stage 0+1+2 group(n = 182)and F3+4 group(n = 50).We prospectively observed and compared the incidence of HCC of the patients with SVR in the F0+1+2 and F3+4 groups.Then,the background factors and liver histopathological findings,including the degree of fibrosis,F stage,inflammation,necrosis,bile duct obstruction,fat deposition,and degree of irregular regeneration(IR)of hepatocytes,were correlated with the risk of developing HCC.RESULTS:HCC developed in three of 182(1.6%)patients in the F0+1+2 group,and four of 50(8.0%)in the F3+4 group.The cumulative incidence of HCC in the former group was found to be significantly lower than in the F3+4 group(log rank test P = 0.0224).The presence of atypical hepatocytes among IR of hepatocytes in the F3+4 group resulted in a higher cumulative incidence of HCC,and was significantly correlated with risk of HCC development(RR = 20.748,95%CI:1.335-322.5,P = 0.0303).CONCLUSION:Atypical hepatocytes among the histopathological findings of type C liver disease may be an important risk factor for HCC development along with progression of liver fibrosis.
文摘为了便于实际项目需要,设计了一种采用对绞线结构且带有E-Marker芯片的全功能USB Type-C高速电缆。采用polar SI 9000仿真软件对整条Type C线缆链路按产品实际制程的要求进行阻抗模拟仿真,得出Type C整条链路阻抗的曲线。实验结果表明, Type C整条链路阻抗一致性越好,其IMR、IRL性能就越好。采用一种新的线夹工艺,解决在Type C接头外模尺寸不变的情况下Type C Gen2 SI性能及可制造的问题。实验证明,通过这种新的线夹工艺,不但可以解决困扰Type C SI性能的串扰难点,还可以解决可制造问题。目前,采用该设计方案的Type C线缆已拿到USB协会的1M Type C Gen 2证书。
文摘Catalytic activities for direct NO decomposition were investigated over C-type cubic Y2O3–Tb4O7–ZrO2 prepared by a coprecipitation method. The NO decomposition activity was enhanced by partial substitution of the yttrium sites with terbium in a (Y0.97Zr0.03)2O3.03 catalyst, which shows high NO decomposition activity. Among the catalysts synthesized in this study, the (Y0.67Tb0.30Zr0.03)2O3.33 catalyst exhibited the highest NO decomposition activity;NO conversion to N2 was as high as 67% at 900℃ in the absence of O2 (NO/He atmosphere), and a relatively high conversion ratio was observed even in the presence of O2 or CO2, compared with those obtained over conventional direct NO decomposition catalysts. These results indicate that the C-type cubic Y2O3–Tb4O7–ZrO2 catalyst is a new potential candidate for direct NO decomposition.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82350127 and No.82241013the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation,No.20ZR1411600+2 种基金the Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center,No.SHDC2020CR4039the Bethune Ethicon Excellent Surgery Foundation,No.CESS2021TC04Xuhui District Medical Research Project of Shanghai,No.SHXH201805.
文摘BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis through binding to dif-ferent ligands.AIM To evaluate the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of ACVR1C and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)in Chinese Han population.METHODS In this hospital-based cohort study,1043 ESCC patients and 1143 healthy controls were enrolled.Five SNPs(rs4664229,rs4556933,rs77886248,rs77263459,rs6734630)of ACVR1C were assessed by the ligation detection reaction method.Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test,genetic model analysis,stratified analysis,linkage disequi-librium test,and haplotype analysis were conducted.RESULTS Participants carrying ACVR1C rs4556933 GA mutant had significantly decreased risk of ESCC,and those with rs77886248 TA mutant were related with higher risk,especially in older male smokers.In the haplotype analysis,ACVR1C Trs4664229Ars4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 increased risk of ESCC,while Trs4664229Grs4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 was associated with lower susceptibility to ESCC.CONCLUSION ACVR1C rs4556933 and rs77886248 SNPs were associated with the susceptibility to ESCC,which could provide a potential target for early diagnosis and treatment of ESCC in Chinese Han population.
文摘Genevestigator analysis has indicated heat shock induction of transcripts for NADPH-thioredoxin reduc-tase, type C (NTRC) in the light. Here we show overexpression of NTRC in Arabidopsis (NTRC°E) resulting in enhanced tolerance to heat shock, whereas NTRC knockout mutant plants (ntrcl) exhibit a temperature sensitive phenotype. To investigate the underlying mechanism of this phenotype, we analyzed the protein's biochemical properties and protein structure. NTRC assembles into homopolymeric structures of varying complexity with functions as a disulfide reductase, a foldase chaperone, and as a holdase chaperone. The multiple functions of NTRC are closely correlated with protein structure.. Complexes of higher molecular weight (HMW) showed stronger activity as a holdase chaperone, while low molecular weight (LMW) species exhibited weaker holdase chaperone activity but stronger disulfide reductase and fol-dase chaperone activities. Heat shock converted LMW proteins into HMW complexes. Mutations of the two active site Cys residues of NTRC into Ser (C217/454S-NTRC) led to a complete inactivation of its disulfide reductase and foldase chaperone functions, but conferred only a slight decrease in its holdase chaperone function. The overexpression of the mutated C217/454S-NTRC provided Arabidopsis with a similar degree of thermotolerance compared with that of NTRC°E plants. However, after prolonged incubation under heat shock, NTRC°E plants tolerated the stress to a higher degree than C217/454S-NTRC°E plants. The results suggest that the heat shock-mediated holdase chaperone function of NTRC is responsible for the increased thermotolerance of Arabidopsis and the activity is significantly supported by NADPH.
文摘Purpose: Distal radial fracture is one of the most common fractures. Up to now, locking plates (LP) and external fixation (EF) are two conventional surgical approaches to type C radius fracture. Which method is superior has not yet reached a consensus. We try to assess the clinical effectiveness of the two in- terventions by this meta-analysis. Methods: We used network to search the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Medical Library of randomized controlled clinical trials about the type C distal radius fractures performed according to the search strategy mentioned in Cochrane Handbook 5.1.0 from Jan. 2005 to Jan. 2016. Patients in the experimental group were used LP, in the control group were included EF and other surgical approaches. Publication language was restricted to English. Studies that patient population and surgical indication did not define had been excluded. Studies must report at least one of the outcomes as follow: radial inclination, patmar tilt, ulnar variance, range of wrist flexion and extension, and range of wrist supination and pronation. The trials in which participants included children were excluded. We used Jadad study scores to appraise the study. Results: Seven studies included 162 patients (LP group) and 190 patients (EF group). We compared the radial inclination, palmar tilt, ulnar variance, range of wrist flexion and extension, and range of wrist supination and pronation. The radial inclination were revealed a difference favoring LP over EF [WMD = 1.84, 95% CI (0.17, 3.50), p = 0.03] and the palmar tilt and ulnar variance was no significant difference between the two groups [(WMD = 3.61, 95% CI (0.00, 7.23), p = 0.05; WMD = 0.05, 95% CI (-0.99,1.09), p = 0.93]. The functional activities of range of flexion and extension and range of supination and pronation between the two groups was no difference [WMD = 10.04, 95% CI (-6.88, 26.96), p = 0.24; WMD = 12.53, 95% CI (-9.99, 35.06), p = 0.28]. Conclusion: Locking plate and external fixation is feasible to heal radius type C fracture. We found the small difference between the two groups on imaging examination. The locking plate has the advantage on maintaining reduction, however no significant difference regarding outcomes has been found be- tween the two groups.
文摘Purpose:The purpose of this study was to assess and compare elbow range of motion,triceps extension strength and functional results of type C(AO/OTA)distal humerus fractures treated with bilateral triceps tendon(BTT)approach and olecranon osteotomy(00).At the same time,we are also trying to know whether BTT approach can provide sufficient vision for comminuted intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus,and whether it is convenient to convert to the treatment to total elbow arthroplasty(TEA)or 00.Methods:Patients treated with 00 and BTT approaches for type C distal humerus fractures between July 2014 and December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed.Inclusion criteria include:(1)patients'age were more than 18 years old,(2)follow-up was no less than 6 months,and(3)patients were diagnosed with type C fractures(based on the AO/OTA classification).Exclusion criteria include:(1)open fractures(Gustillo type 2 or type 3),(2)treated by other approaches,and(3)presented with combined injuries of ipsilateral upper extremities,such as ulnar nerve.Elbow range of motion and triceps extension strength testing were completely valuated,when the fractures had healed.Assessment of functional results using the Mayo elbow performance score and complications were conducted in final follow-up.The data were compared using the two tailed Student's t-test.All data were presented as mean±standard deviation.Results:Eighty-six patients of type C distal humerus fractures,treated by 00 and BTT approach were retrospectively reviewed between July 2014 and December 2017.Fifty-five distal humerus fractures(23 males and 32 females,mean age 52.7 years)treated by BTT approach or 00 were included in this study.There were 10 fractures of type Cl,16 type C2 and 29 type C3 according to the AO/OTA classification.Patients were divided into two surgical approach groups chosen by the operators:BTT group(28 patients)and 00 group(27 patients).And the mean follow-up time of all patients was 15.6 months(range,6-36 months).Three cases in BTT group were converted to TEA,and one converted to 00.Only one case in BTT group presented poor articular reduction with a step more than 2 mm.There were not significantly different in functional outcomes according to the Mayo elbow performance score,operation time and extension flexion motion are values between BTT group and 00 group(p>0.05).Complications and reoperation rate were also similar in the two groups.Triceps manual muscle testing were no significant difference in the two groups,even subdivided in elder patients(aged>60 years old).Conclusion:BTT is a safe approach to achieve similar functional result comparing with 00.BTT were not suitable for every case with severe comminuted pattern,but it avoids the potential complications related to 00,and has no complications concerning with triceps tendon.It is convenient for open reduction internal fixation and flexible to be converted to 00,as well as available to be converted to TEA in elder patients.
基金This study was supported by the Army Research Office and was accomplished under grant number W911NF‐17‐1‐0345.
文摘Direct interspecies electron transfer(DIET)may be most important in methanogenic environments,but mechanistic studies of DIET to date have primarily focused on cocultures in which fumarate was the terminal electron acceptor.To better understand DIET with methanogens,the transcriptome of Geobacter metallireducens during DIET‐based growth with G.sulfurreducens reducing fumarate was compared with G.metallireducens grown in coculture with diverse Methanosarcina.The transcriptome of G.metallireducens cocultured with G.sulfurreducens was significantly different from those with Methanosarcina.Furthermore,the transcriptome of G.metallireducens grown with Methanosarcina barkeri,which lacks outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes,differed from those of G.metallireducens cocultured with M.acetivorans or M.subterranea,which have an outer‐surface c‐type cytochrome that serves as an electrical connect for DIET.Differences in G.metallireducens expression patterns for genes involved in extracellular electron transfer were particularly notable.Cocultures with c‐type cytochrome deletion mutant strains,ΔGmet_0930,ΔGmet_0557 andΔGmet_2896,never became established with G.sulfurreducens but adapted to grow with all three Methanosarcina.Two porin–cytochrome complexes,PccF and PccG,were important for DIET;however,PccG was more important for growth with Methanosarcina.Unlike cocultures with G.sulfurreducens and M.acetivorans,electrically conductive pili were not needed for growth with M.barkeri.Shewanella oneidensis,another electroactive microbe with abundant outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes,did not grow via DIET.The results demonstrate that the presence of outer‐surface c‐type cytochromes does not necessarily confer the capacity for DIET and emphasize the impact of the electron‐accepting partner on the physiology of the electron‐donating DIET partner.