Activation of endogenous neurogenesis and angiogenesis by basic fibroblast growth factor-chitosan gel in an adult rat model of ischemic stroke

Attempts have been made to use cell transplantation and biomaterials to promote cell proliferation,differentiation,migration,and survival,as well as angiogenesis,in the context of brain injury.However,whether bioactive materials can repair the damage caused by ischemic stroke by activating endogenous neurogenesis and angiogenesis is still unknown.In this study,we applied chitosan gel loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor to the stroke cavity 7 days after ischemic stroke in rats.The gel slowly released basic fibroblast growth factor,which improved the local microenvironment,activated endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells,and recruited these cells to migrate toward the penumbra and stroke cavity and subsequently differentiate into neurons,while enhancing angiogenesis in the penumbra and stroke cavity and ultimately leading to partial functional recovery.This study revealed the mechanism by which bioactive materials repair ischemic strokes,thus providing a new strategy for the clinical application of bioactive materials in the treatment of ischemic stroke.

Human endogenous retrovirus type-W and multiple sclerosis–related smoldering neuroinflammation

Introduction to human endogenous retrovirus type-W(HERV-W): Genomic inheritance from the past includes retroviral sequences that have been stably incorporated into our genomes and account for up to 8% of human DNA.

Correction: Long non-coding RNA LINC02163 accelerates malignant tumor behaviors in breast cancer by regulating the microRNA-511-3p/HMGA2 axis as a competing endogenous RNA

In the article“Long non-coding RNA LINC02163 accelerates malignant tumor behaviors in breast cancer by regulating the microRNA-511-3p/HMGA2 axis as a competing endogenous RNA”(Oncology Research,2020,Vol.28,No.5,pp.483–495.doi:10.3727/096504020X15928179818438),there was an error in the processing of data.To further confirm our observation,we repeated multiple experiments involving in this study,including Flow Cytometry,Transwell Cell Migration and Invasion Assays,Xenograft Tumor Model,and Western Blotting.We have revised the figures to correct these errors.Corrected versions of the Figs.2,4,5,6,and 7 are provided.The corrections do not change any results or conclusion of the article.We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Elucidation of potential relationship between endogenous proteases and key flavor substances in dry-cured pork coppa

Dry-cured meat products are considerably popular around the world due to unique flavor.Proteolysis is one of the enzymatic reactions from which flavor substances are derived,which is affected by endogenous proteases.The purpose aimed to reveal the potential relationship between endogenous proteases and key flavor substances in dry-cured pork coppa in this paper.The dynamic changes of endogenous proteases activity,free amino acids,and volatiles during dry-cured pork coppa processing were characterized.The results showed that 5 kinds of free amino acids,Glu,Lys,Val,Ala,and Leu,were identified as significant contributors to taste.Meanwhile,key volatiles,such as hexanal,nonanal,octanal,benzaldehyde,3-methyl butanoic acid,2-methyl propanoic acid,and ethyl octanoate,greatly contributed to the flavor characteristics of dry-cured pork coppa.Further partial correlation analysis was performed to better elucidate the relationship among parameters.The results revealed that close relationship between endogenous proteases and key substances.RAP not only significantly affected the accumulation of key active-amino acids,but also affected the accumulation of ethyl octanoate,2,3-pentanedione,and 2,3-octanedione by regulating the accumulation of octanoic acid and Leu.In addition,cathepsin B and D,DPP II,DPP IV and RAP notably affected accumulation of hexanal.

Construction of CDKN2A-related competitive endogenous RNA network and identification of GAS5 as a prognostic indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Competitive endogenous RNA(ceRNA)is an innovative way of gene expression modulation,which plays a crucial part in neoplasia.However,the intricacy and behavioral characteristics of the ceRNA network in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain dismal.AIM To establish a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 2A(CDKN2A)-related ceRNA network and recognize potential prognostic indicators for HCC.METHODS The mutation landscape of CDKN2A in HCC was first explored using the cBioPortal database.Differential expression analysis was implemented between CDKN2Ahigh and CDKN2Alow expression HCC samples.The targeted microRNAs were predicted by lncBasev3.0,and the targeted mRNAs were predicted by miRDB,and Targetscan database.The univariate and multivariate analysis were utilized to identify independent prognostic indicators.RESULTS CDKN2A was frequently mutated and deleted in HCC.The single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis revealed that CDKN2A participated in cell cycle pathways.The CDKN2A-related ceRNA network-growth arrest specific 5(GAS5)/miR-25-3p/SRY-box transcription factor 11(SOX11)was successfully established.GAS5 was recognized as an independent prognostic biomarker,whose overexpression was correlated with a poor prognosis in HCC patients.The association between GAS5 expression and methylation,immune infilt-ration was explored.Besides,traditional Chinese medicine effective components targeting GAS5 were obtained.CONCLUSION This CDKN2A-related ceRNA network provides innovative insights into the molecular mechanism of HCC formation and progression.Moreover,GAS5 might be a significant prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in HCC.

Endogenous Endophthalmitis as a Triggering Factor for Fatal Bacterial Meningitis Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae: A Case Report

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare condition with a poor long-term visual prognosis and significant mortality, often associated with the hematogenous spread of intravitreal infections and subsequent disruption of the blood-ocular barrier. Its anatomical proximity to the central nervous system (CNS) poses a high risk of infection dissemination, although cases documented in the literature are rare, and endogenous endophthalmitis is typically described as secondary to neuroinfections. We report the case of an 82-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension who presented with fever, decreased visual acuity, severe headache, chemosis, and conjunctival injection. Endogenous endophthalmitis was diagnosed, and antimicrobial treatment was initiated alongside surgical intervention by the ophthalmology service. However, the patient’s condition worsened neurologically, and Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified in cerebrospinal fluid cultures. Despite intensive medical treatment, the patient’s clinical course was poor, leading to death.

Helicase-assisted continuous editing for programmable mutagenesis of endogenous genomes

Deciphering the context-specific relationship between sequence and function is a major challenge in genomics.Existing tools for inducing locus-specific hypermutation and evolution in the native genome context are limited.Here we present a programmable platform for long-range,locus-specific hypermutation called helicase-assisted continuous editing(HACE).HACE leverages CRISPR-Cas9 to target a processive helicase-deaminase fusion that incurs mutations across large(>1000-base pair)genomic intervals.We applied HACE to identify mutations in mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1(MEK1)that confer kinase inhibitor resistance,to dissect the impact of individual variants in splicing factor 3B subunit 1(SF3B1)-dependent missplicing,and to evaluate noncoding variants in a stimulation-dependent immune enhancer of CD69.HACE provides a powerful tool for investigating coding and noncoding variants,uncovering combinatorial sequence-to-function relationships,and evolving new biological functions.

IFN-β通过STAT1诱导SARI表达抑制AML细胞增殖并促进凋亡

目的:探讨IFN-β诱导SARI表达对急性粒细胞性白血病(AML)细胞增殖、凋亡的作用,并筛选其潜在的调控分子。方法:qPCR、Western blot筛选SARI低表达的AML细胞作为实验细胞株;不同浓度IFN-β干预AML细胞,于不同时间采用qPCR、Western blot检测SARI表达,选取IFN-β作用的适当浓度和时间;采用RNA-Seq转录组测序及KEGG富集分析初步筛选IFN-β诱导AML细胞SARI表达的潜在调控分子;通过相应分子抑制剂联合IFN-β处理AML细胞,MTS法检测细胞增殖,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡;明确该分子参与IFN-β诱导SARI表达对AML细胞增殖及凋亡的作用。结果:HL60和NB4细胞SARI表达相对较低,选为实验细胞株;1 ng/ml IFN-β作用12 h后AML细胞SARI表达升高且细胞增殖被抑制,凋亡增多;筛选STAT1为IFN-β诱导SARI表达的潜在调控分子;抑制STAT1后,IFN-β对AML细胞SARI表达、增殖抑制、凋亡促进的作用被明显逆转。结论:IFN-β可通过STAT1诱导AML细胞SARI表达,抑制细胞增殖,促进细胞凋亡。

结核分枝杆菌特异性IFN-γ、IL-2联合检测在肺结核与细菌性肺炎鉴别诊断中的应用

目的评价结核分枝杆菌特异性细胞因子干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素-2(IL-2)双因子联合检测在肺结核与细菌性肺炎鉴别诊断中的应用价值。方法选择阜阳市人民医院2022年1月-2023年10月呼吸科住院患者91例,明确诊断为肺结核患者45例(肺结核组)和细菌性肺炎患者46例(肺炎组),均进行双因子联合检测,比对分析双因子联合检测与C反应蛋白(CRP)对肺结核和细菌性肺炎鉴别诊断的效果。结果使用双因子联合检测对肺结核与细菌性肺炎进行鉴别诊断,灵敏度为86.7%、特异度为84.8%,受试者工作特征曲线下面积(AUC)值为0.928(95%CI:0.870~0.986),与CRP的鉴别诊断效果相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论结核分枝杆菌特异性细胞因子IFN-γ、IL-2联合检测在鉴别肺结核与细菌性肺炎时具有较高的应用价值,能为临床肺结核和细菌性肺炎的鉴别诊断提供依据。

藏獒IFN-γ基因在毕赤酵母中的表达与抗病毒活性分析

采用毕赤酵母表达系统表达藏獒γ-干扰素(Tibetan mastiff interferon gamma,TmIFN-γ)并分析其生物活性,为抗病毒生物制品的研发与临床应用奠定基础。将构建的TmIFN-γ的真核表达质粒pPIC9k-TmIFN-γ转化至毕赤酵母GS115细胞,用不同浓度的G418筛选得到多拷贝重组菌株;利用甲醇进行诱导表达,以镍层析柱纯化目的蛋白,对表达产物进行SDS-PAGE和Western blotting鉴定;通过CCK-8试验检测重组TmIFN-γ蛋白的细胞毒性作用,利用VSV-MDBK系统检测其抗病毒生物活性。结果显示,成功筛选得到高拷贝pPIC9k-TmIFN-γ重组转化毕赤酵母菌株,利用甲醇诱导可获得TmIFN-γ重组蛋白,该蛋白对细胞无毒性,具有显著抗病毒活性,其抗病毒生物效价为1.727×10~5IU/mL。本研究获得了具有抗病毒活性的TmIFN-γ,有助于进一步探索TmIFN-γ的功能和开发新型基因工程抗病毒药物。

Endogenous Security-Aware Resource Management for Digital Twin and 6G Edge Intelligence Integrated Smart Park

The integration of digital twin(DT)and 6G edge intelligence provides accurate forecasting for distributed resources control in smart park.However,the adverse impact of model poisoning attacks on DT model training cannot be ignored.To address this issue,we firstly construct the models of DT model training and model poisoning attacks.An optimization problem is formulated to minimize the weighted sum of the DT loss function and DT model training delay.Then,the problem is transformed and solved by the proposed Multi-timescAle endogenouS securiTy-aware DQN-based rEsouRce management algorithm(MASTER)based on DT-assisted state information evaluation and attack detection.MASTER adopts multi-timescale deep Q-learning(DQN)networks to jointly schedule local training epochs and devices.It actively adjusts resource management strategies based on estimated attack probability to achieve endogenous security awareness.Simulation results demonstrate that MASTER has excellent performances in DT model training accuracy and delay.

血清RAGE、HMGB1水平与重症肺炎急性呼吸窘迫综合征发病及IFN-γ/IL-4变化的关系

目的探究血清晚期糖基化终产物受体(RAGE)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group protein B1,HMGB1)水平与重症肺炎(SP)急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)发病及γ-干扰素(IFN-γ)/白细胞介素4(IL-4)变化的关系。方法前瞻性选取2020年3月至2022年2月我院收治的100例SP患儿为研究对象,根据患儿是否发生继发性ARDS将患儿分为ARDS组(n=56)和对照组(n=44),收集患儿一般资料,采集外周血以酶联免疫吸附法进行RAGE、HMGB1、IFN-γ和IL-4表达水平检测,采用多因素logistic回归分析SP患儿继发ARDS的影响因素,采用Pearson相关性分析其与IFN-γ/IL-4的相关性,并采用受试者工作曲线(ROC)分析RAGE、HMGB1表达对SP患儿继发ARDS的预测价值。结果两组SP患儿性别、年龄、体温以及发病季节之间无显著差异,ARDS组致病菌种类多于对照组,PaO_(2)/FiO_(2)和APS评分、血清RAGE、HMGB1、IFN-γ和IL-4表达水平以及IFN-γ/IL-4比值均高于对照组(P<0.05)。经多因素logistic回归分析可知,致病菌种类、PaO_(2)/FiO_(2)、RAGE、HMGB1表达、IFN-γ、IL-4和IFN-γ/IL-4均为SP患儿继发ARDS的影响因素。经Pearson相关检验,SP患儿血清RAGE、HMGB1表达水平与IFN-γ、IL-4和IFN-γ/IL-4均呈正相关(P<0.05)。经ROC曲线分析可得,血清RAGE、HMGB1水平预测SP患儿发生ARDS的AUC分别为0.707和0.750,灵敏度分别为73.2%、64.3%,特异度分别为68.2%、77.3%,两者联合预测的AUC为0.848,灵敏度和特异度分别为80.4%和81.8%。结论SP继发ARDS患儿血清中RAGE、HMGB1表达水平较高,与IFN-γ/IL-4呈正相关,监测患儿血清RAGE、HMGB1表达对SP患儿继发ARDS的风险有一定的预测价值。

Effects of Root Cutting on Morphological Characteristics and Endogenous Hormone Levels of Quercus variabilis Seedlings

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of root cutting stress on the dynamic changes of endogenous hormone content and growth characteristics of Quercus variabilis roots,and to explore the physiological role of endogenous hormones in regulating root-crown interactions in the short term.The morphological characteristics and endogenous hormone contents of normal roots(no root cutting,CK)and cut roots(cut by 1/3 of the length of the main root,RP)were determined by liquid chromatography,which was combined with mass spectrometry at different levels of different developmental stages.The results showed that the root growth indexes and root endogenous hormones in the RP group were superior to those in the CK group.Through comprehensive analysis of endogenous hormones,it was found that the crosstalk of IAA,JA,ABA and SA could activate the root growth defense.After the root cutting treatment,the root growth of Quercus variabilis seedlings could compensate for the inhibition of taproot growth by promoting lateral root growth.The growth and development of compensatory lateral roots contribute to the increase the total root length of plants,thus promoting the absorption of water and nutrients.It is speculated that plant hormones may be the key factors affecting their development,but this is not only related to the content of a single hormone,but more importantly,it is the interaction between various hormones.

高脂肪饮食促进TLR2的表达促进3T3L1脂肪细胞分泌IFN-γ诱导胰岛素抵抗的发生及发展

目的:探讨高脂饮食诱导胰岛素抵抗的机制,以及了解高脂饮食诱导胰岛素抵抗的脂肪细胞的表型变化。方法:雄性C57 BL/6 J小鼠,给予正常饮食和高脂饮食。从正常饮食或高脂饮食喂养2周的小鼠中分离附睾脂肪组织。实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测γ-干扰素(Interferonγ,IFN-γ)和toll样受体2(toll-like receptor 2,TLR2)mRNA的表达。流式细胞术来检测表达TLR2或IFN-γ的脂肪细胞的数量。苏木精-伊红染色分析胰腺组织。免疫组化分析脂肪组织中TLR2和IFN-γ的表达。FFA或Zymosan A处理3T3-L1脂肪细胞,并通过实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测IFN-γ和TLR2 mRNA的表达。结果:对脂肪细胞中基因表达谱的分析表明,高脂肪摄入诱导了IFN-γ和TLR2的表达提高。流式细胞术分析显示存在共表达TLR2和IFN-γ的脂肪细胞(TLR2/IFN-γ脂肪细胞),与皮下脂肪组织相比,高脂肪摄入增加了内脏脂肪组织中TLR2/IFN-γ脂肪细胞的数量。游离脂肪酸通过TLR2信号增加3T3-L1脂肪细胞中IFN-γ的表达。结论:TLR2/IFN-γ脂肪细胞可能通过诱导内脏脂肪组织IFN-γ的表达,参与高脂诱导的胰岛素抵抗的发生。

茶花鸡2号IFN-α基因克隆及生物信息学分析

本研究旨在克隆茶花鸡2号α干扰素基因(IFN-α)CDS区序列并进行生物信息学分析,为后续研究IFN-α基因对茶花鸡2号免疫功能的影响提供参考。以茶花鸡2号为实验对象设计IFN-α引物,提取总RNA,反转录PCR扩增并克隆其编码区序列,进行生物信息学分析。结果显示茶花鸡2号IFN-α基因CDS序列全长582 bp,IFN-α蛋白等电点5.05,平均疏水指数-0.514,为酸性亲水蛋白,且存在信号肽和1个跨膜区,主要定位于细胞核。IFN-α蛋白被4个N糖基化位点、5个O糖基化位点和20个磷酸化位点修饰,主要由α-螺旋与无规卷曲构成。茶花鸡2号与固始鸡、海兰鸡、惠阳胡须鸡、罗曼鸡和乌骨鸡的氨基酸同源性分别为95.9%、97.9%、97.9%、97.9%和95.9%。IFN-α蛋白与IRF7、IFNAR1、IFNAR2和IFNK等蛋白存在互作关系。本研究结果可为进一步探讨IFN-α基因在茶花鸡2号病毒疾病防治中的作用提供理论依据。

血红素加氧酶-1通过诱导抗病毒蛋白的表达增强IFN-α抗HBV效应

目的探讨血红素加氧酶-1(HO-1)对HBV复制的作用及HO-1联合α-干扰素(IFN-α)的抗病毒效应。方法以HepG2.2.15细胞和HBV 1.3质粒转染HepG2细胞即HepG2-HBV1.3为HBV复制细胞模型;血红素(Hemin)分别处理HepG2.2.15和HepG2-HBV1.3细胞,诱导HO-1表达;CCK-8评估Hemin对HepG2、HepG2.2.15的毒性作用;化学发光法分析Hemin处理组及si-HO-1等实验组上清液中HBsAg、HBeAg;RT-qPCR分析HO-1、IFN-β、HBV-DNA;Western blot分析IRF-3、JAK/STAT信号通路中相关分子的表达;Hemin联合IFN-α处理HepG2.2.15,监测HO-1是否具有协同IFN-α抗病毒效应。结果Hemin剂量依赖性诱导HO-1,HO-1被诱导后发挥显著的抗HBV效应,同时IFN-β、IRF-3及JAK/STAT信号通路中IRF-9、MxA的表达均增加。沉默HO-1表达能逆转Hemin诱导组的抗病毒效应,同时I型干扰素IFN-β也呈现低表达,JAK/STAT信号通路中的IRF-9、MxA的表达也被抑制。Hemin联合IFN-α发挥更强的抗病毒作用。结论HO-1能够发挥抗HBV效应,这种效应可能是增加IRF-3的磷酸化诱导I型干扰素表达来激活JAK/STAT信号通路发挥抗病毒效应;HO-1可以协同IFN-α发挥抗病毒作用。

IFN-α抗病毒治疗118例慢性乙型肝炎并10年随访分析

目的 探讨IFN-α抗病毒治疗慢性乙型肝炎(CHB)患者的效果,为CHB的抗病毒治疗提供参考。方法选取接受普通IFN-α治疗且资料完整的CHB患者118例,通过门诊定期复诊和电话随诊收集患者的乙肝五项[乙型肝炎表面抗原(HBsAg)、乙型肝炎表面抗体(HBsAb)、乙型肝炎e抗原(HBeAg)、乙型肝炎e抗体(HBeAb)、乙型肝炎核心抗体(HBcAb)]、乙肝DNA定量(HBV-DNA)和谷丙转氨酶(ALT)水平。比较治疗前后、随访期间不同时间点的HBV-DNA和HBsAg阴转率、HBeAg/HBeAb血清转换率和ALT复常率等。结果 HBV-DNA阴转率及HBsAg阴转率随治疗时间的延长而提高,HBV-DNA阴转率在治疗第24、36、48周时的阴转率明显高于第12周,HBsAg阴转率在治疗第48周明显高于第12周和24周,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。停药后第24~432周各随访节点HBV-DNA阴转率及HBsAg阴转率呈先降后趋于稳定的趋势。HBeAg/HBeAb血清转换率随治疗时间的延长而升高,治疗第48周其转换率明显高于第12周(P<0.05);HBeAg/HBeAb血清转换率及SVR随停药时间的延长呈先降后趋于稳定的趋势。停药后,HBeAg/HBeAb血清转换率在各随访节点差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。病毒学复发率停药后先上升,在停药第144周呈现稳定趋势。ALT复常率在停药第144周呈现稳定趋势,停药第144周的ALT复常率明显高于停药第12周(P<0.05)。结论 IFN-α抗病毒治疗CHB可取得较好的疗效,在治疗及停药后各随访节点,HBV-DNA阴转率、HBsAg阴转率、ALT复常率、HBeAg/HBeAb转换率均可获得较高的应答率。

Reciprocal activation of antigen-presenting cells and CAR T cells triggers a widespread endogenous anti-tumor immune response through sustained high-level IFNγproduction

Adoptive cell transfer(ACT)using chimeric antigen receptor(CAR)modified T cells and T cell receptor(TCR)engineered T cells has shown therapeutic efficacy in cancer treatment1,2.CAR T cells are widely applicable to tumor patients because of their ability to directly identify tumor cells in an MHCindependent manner.

Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin ameliorates aging-impaired endogenous tendon regeneration by rejuvenating senescent tendon stem/progenitor cells

Adult tendon stem/progenitor cells(TSPCs)are essential for tendon maintenance,regeneration,and repair,yet they become susceptible to senescence with age,impairing the self-healing capacity of tendons.In this study,we employ a recently developed deep-learning-based efficacy prediction system to screen potential stemness-promoting and senescence-inhibiting drugs from natural products using the transcriptional signatures of stemness.The top-ranked candidate,prim-O-glucosylcimifugin(POG),a saposhnikovia root extract,could ameliorate TPSC senescent phenotypes caused by long-term passage and natural aging in rats and humans,as well as restore the self-renewal and proliferative capacities and tenogenic potential of aged TSPCs.In vivo,the systematic administration of POG or the local delivery of POG nanoparticles functionally rescued endogenous tendon regeneration and repair in aged rats to levels similar to those of normal animals.Mechanistically,POG protects TSPCs against functional impairment during both passage-induced and natural aging by simultaneously suppressing nuclear factor-κB and decreasing mTOR signaling with the induction of autophagy.Thus,the strategy of pharmacological intervention with the deep learning-predicted compound POG could rejuvenate aged TSPCs and improve the regenerative capacity of aged tendons.

Lipolysis supports bone formation by providing osteoblasts with endogenous fatty acid substrates to maintain bioenergetic status

Bone formation is a highly energy-demanding process that can be impacted by metabolic disorders.Glucose has been considered the principal substrate for osteoblasts,although fatty acids are also important for osteoblast function.Here,we report that osteoblasts can derive energy from endogenous fatty acids stored in lipid droplets via lipolysis and that this process is critical for bone formation.As such,we demonstrate that osteoblasts accumulate lipid droplets that are highly dynamic and provide the molecular mechanism by which they serve as a fuel source for energy generation during osteoblast maturation.Inhibiting cytoplasmic lipolysis leads to both an increase in lipid droplet size in osteoblasts and an impairment in osteoblast function.The fatty acids released by lipolysis from these lipid droplets become critical for cellular energy production as cellular energetics shifts towards oxidative phosphorylation during nutrient-depleted conditions.In vivo,conditional deletion of the ATGL-encoding gene Pnpla2 in osteoblast progenitor cells reduces cortical and trabecular bone parameters and alters skeletal lipid metabolism.Collectively,our data demonstrate that osteoblasts store fatty acids in the form of lipid droplets,which are released via lipolysis to support cellular bioenergetic status when nutrients are limited.Perturbations in this process result in impairment of bone formation,specifically reducing ATP production and overall osteoblast function.