Effect of T-regulatory cells and interleukin-35, interleukin-10, and transforming growth factor-beta on diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

BACKGROUND Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL)is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects B lymphocytes.It can develop in the lymph nodes and can be localized or generalized.Despite DLBCL being considered potentially curable,little research has been conducted on the relationship between the body's immune response and DLBCL.AIM To study the expression and significance of T-regulatory cells(Tregs)interleukin(IL)-35,IL-10,and transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-β)in DLBCL.METHODS Data from 82 patients with DLBCL who were initially admitted to The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University(Zhejiang Province,China)between January 2017 and June 2022 and treated with standard first-line regimens were reviewed.Three patients were lost to follow-up;thus,79 patients were included in the statistical analysis and then divided into three groups according to the evaluation of clinical efficacy:Incipient(new-onset and treatment-naïve),effectively treated,and relapsed-refractory.Thirty healthy individuals were included in the control group.The expression of peripheral blood T lymphocytes and their associated factors IL-35,IL-10,and TGF-βin the four groups were observed.RESULTS In contrast to the successfully treated and normal control groups,both the incipient and relapse-refractory groups exhibited greater proportions of CD4-positive(+)Tregs(P<0.05),whereas the proportion of CD8+Tregs did not differ substantially between the groups.Serum levels of IL-35 and IL-10 in the incipient and relapsed-refractory groups were higher than those in the effectively treated and normal control groups(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant distinction in the expression level of TGF-βbetween the groups(P>0.05).The correlation between IL-35 and IL-10 concentrations was significantly positive,with a correlation coefficient of 0.531(P<0.05).The correlation between IL-35 and TGF-βconcentration was significantly positive,with a correlation coefficient of 0.375(P<0.05).The correlation between IL-10 and TGF-βconcentration was significantly positive,with a correlation coefficient of 0.185(P<0.05).The expression concentrations of IL-35,IL-10 and TGF-βwere apparently and positively correlated(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Tregs IL-35,and IL-10 may be closely associated with the occurrence and development of DLBCL and the detection of related indices may be helpful in the analysis of disease prognosis.

Correction to “Interleukin-34 promotes the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of gastric cancer cells”

Correction to“Interleukin-34 promotes the proliferation and epithelialmesenchymal transition of gastric cancer cells”.In this article,we found the following error in Figure 3A:The panel image"24 h,sh-RNA1"in the AGS cells wound healing assay was incorrectly inserted during the preparation of the submission;the correct figure is provided in this correction.

Elevated serum interleukin-38 level at baseline predicts virological response in telbivudine-treated patients with chronic hepatitis B

AIM: To investigate serum interleukin(IL)-38 level and its clinical role in predicting virological response(VR) to telbivudine(Ld T) in patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).METHODS: The study participants were divided into two groups; one group consisted of 43 healthy controls(HCs) and the other group consisted of 46 patients with hepatitis B e antigen-positive CHB. All patients were administered 600 mg of oral Ld T daily for 52 wk, and they visited physicians every 12 wk for physical examination and laboratory tests. Serum IL-38 levels were determined using ELISA. The concentrations of serum Th1- and Th2-type cytokines were measured using the cytometric bead array(CBA) method. RESULTS: Serum levels of IL-38 at baseline in all patients were higher than those in HCs [306.97(123.26-492.79) pg/m L vs 184.50(135.56-292.16) pg/m L, P = 0.019]; the levels returned to normal after the first 12 wk of treatment with Ld T [175.51(103.90-331.91) pg/m L vs 184.50(135.56-292.16) pg/m L, P > 0.05]. Serum IL-38 levels at baseline were positively associated with serum aspartate aminotransferase levels in patients with CHB(r = 0.311, P = 0.036). Higher levels of serum IL-38 at baseline were associated with a greater probability of VR to Ld T treatment at 24 wk(48.15% vs 15.79%, P = 0.023) and 52 wk(66.67% vs 36.84%, P = 0.044). The levels of serum IL-38 in patients with primary nonresponse at week 12 after treatment initiation were lower than those in patients with primary response [64.44(49.85-172.08) pg/m L vs 190.54(121.35-355.28) pg/m L, P = 0.036]. Serum IL-38 levels were correlated with serum IL-6 and IL-12 levels in patients with CHB during treatment with Ld T. CONCLUSION: Elevated serum IL-38 levels in untreated CHB patients reflect ongoing liver injury. Higher serum IL-38 levels before treatment indicate a greater probability of VR to Ld T treatment.

EFFECT OF RECOMBINANT MOUSE INTERLEUKIN-3 ON HEMATOPOIESIS IN NORMAL AND CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE-TREATED MICE

Intraperitoneal injection of recombinant mouse IL-3 in normal mice for 6 days did not induce any significant changes in leukocyte and neutrophil counts. In comparison with saline controls, IL-3-treated mice experienced a 1.7-fold increase of bone marrow nucleated cells and 3.6-fold increase of CFU-GM colonies. Tritium thymidine incorporation of bone marrow cells significantly increased in IL-3-treated mice as compared with that in normal saline-treated mice. These results suggested that IL-3 expanded the number of granulocyte-macrophage progenitor cells but not the peripheral neutrophils. We examined the effect of IL-3 on hematopoietic reconstitution in a cyclophosphamide-treated mouse model. We found that the absolute neutrophil number of mice treated with IL-3 increased significantly on day 6 post injection when compared with the control mice (6.2± 4.1×109 / L versus 0.98± 1.4 × 109/ L, P【0.01) . The results demonstrated that IL-3 stimulated an early recovery of neutrophils after

Interleukin-34 promotes the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of gastric cancer cells

BACKGROUND Interleukin(IL)-34 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in tumor development.The role of IL-34 in the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of gastric cancer(GC)remains to be investigated.AIM To investigate whether and how IL-34 affects the proliferation of GC cells and EMT.METHODS Using immunohistochemical staining,the expression of IL-34 protein was detected in 60 paired GC and normal paracancerous tissues and the relationship between IL-34 and clinicopathological factors was analyzed.The expression of IL-34 mRNA and protein in normal gastric epithelial cell lines and GC was detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and western blotting,respectively.Stable IL-34 knockdown and overexpression in AGS cell lines were established by lentiviral infection and validated by qRT-PCR and western blotting.The cholecystokinin-8 assay,clone formation assay,cell scratch assay,and transwell system were used to detect GC cell proliferation,clone formation,migration,and invasion capacity,respectively.The effects of IL-34 on the growth of GC transplant tumors were assessed using a subcutaneous transplant tumor assay in nude mice.The effects of IL-34 on the expression level of EMT-associated proteins in AGS cells were examined by western blotting.RESULTS Expression of IL-34 protein and mRNA was higher in GC cell lines than in GES-1 cells.Compared to matched normal paraneoplastic tissues,the expression of IL-34 protein was higher in 60 GC tissues,which was correlated with tumor size,T-stage,N-stage,tumor,node and metastasis stage,and degree of differentiation.Knockdown of IL-34 expression inhibited the proliferation,clone formation,migration,and invasion of AGS cells,while overexpression of IL-34 promoted cell proliferation,clone formation,migration,and invasion.Furthermore,the reduction of IL-34 promoted the expression of E-cadherin in AGS cells but inhibited the expression of vimentin and N-cadherin.Overexpression of IL-34 inhibited E-cadherin expression but promoted expression of vimentin and N-cadherin in AGS cells.Overexpression of IL-34 promoted the growth of subcutaneous transplanted tumors in nude mice.CONCLUSION IL-34 expression is increased in GC tissues and cell lines compared to normal gastric tissues or cell lines.In GC cells,IL-34 promoted proliferation,clone formation,migration,and invasion by regulating EMT-related protein expression cells.Interference with IL-34 may represent a novel strategy for diagnosis and targeted therapy of GC.

Interleukin-34 deficiency aggravates development of colitis and colitis-associated cancer in mice

BACKGROUND Although expression of interleukin(IL)-34 is upregulated in active ulcerative colitis(UC),the molecular function and underlying mechanism are largely unclear.AIM To investigate the function of IL-34 in acute colitis,in a wound healing model and in colitis-associated cancer in IL-34-deficient mice.METHODS Colitis was induced by administration of dextran sodium sulfate(DSS),and carcinogenesis was induced by azoxymethane(AOM).Whether the impact of IL-34 on colitis was dependent on macrophages was validated by depletion of macrophages in a murine model.The association between IL-34 expression and epithelial proliferation was studied in patients with active UC.RESULTS IL-34 deficiency aggravated murine colitis in acute colitis and in wound healing phase.The effect of IL-34 on experimental colitis was not dependent on macrophage differentiation and polarization.IL-34-deficient mice developed more tumors than wild-type mice following administration of AOM and DSS.No significant difference was shown in degree of cellular differentiation in tumors between wild-type and IL-34-deficient mice.IL-34 was dramatically increased in the active UC patients as previously reported.More importantly,expression of IL-34 was positively correlated with epithelial cell proliferation in patients with UC.CONCLUSION IL-34 deficiency exacerbates colonic inflammation and accelerates colitis-associated carcinogenesis in mice.It might be served as a potential therapeutic target in UC.

Mudskipper interleukin-34 modulates the functions of monocytes/macrophages via the colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor 1

Interleukin-34(IL-34)is a novel cytokine that plays an important role in innate immunity and inflammatory processes by binding to the colonystimulating factor-1 receptor(CSF-1R).However,information on the function of IL-34 in fish remains limited.In the present study,we identified an IL-34 homolog from mudskippers(Boleophthalmus pectinirostris).In silico analysis showed that the mudskipper IL-34(BpIL-34)was similar to other known IL-34 variants in sequence and structure and was most closely related to an orange-spotted grouper(Epinephelus coioides)homolog.BpIL-34 transcripts were constitutively expressed in various tissues,with the highest level of expression found in the brain.Edwardsiella tarda infection significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of BpIL-34 in the mudskipper tissues.The recombinant mature BpIL-34 peptide(rBpIL-34)was purified and used to produce anti-rBpIL-34 IgG.Western blot analysis combined with PNGase F digestion revealed that native BpIL-34 in monocytes/macrophages(MOs/MФs)was N-glycosylated.In vitro,rBpIL-34 treatment enhanced the phagocytotic and bactericidal activity of mudskipper MOs/MФs,as well as the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines like tumor necrosis factorα(BpTNF-α)and BpIL-1βin these cells.Furthermore,the knockdown of mudskipper CSF-1R1(BpCSF-1R1),but not mudskipper BpCSF-1R2,significantly inhibited the rBpIL-34-mediated enhanced effect on MO/MФfunction.In conclusion,our results indicate that mudskipper BpIL-34 modulates the functions of MOs/MФs via BpCSF-1R1.

Expression of interleukin-32 in bone marrow of patients with myeloma and its prognostic significance

BACKGROUND The guiding effect of prognostic stratification in multiple myeloma(MM) for treatment has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. The stratification of risk factors based on the International Staging System(ISS), Durie-Salmon(DS)staging and related indicators is affected by the renal function of patients,resulting in poor performance. This study assesses the relationship between interleukin-32(IL-32) and related risk factors in 67 patients with MM and their clinical outcomes.AIM To investigate the feasibility of IL-32 in evaluating prognosis in patients with MM and the factors influencing prognosis.METHODS This was a pragmatic, prospective observational study of patients with MM at a single center. According to IL-32 level, patients were divided into two groups.The variables under consideration included age, blood β2-microglobulin,albumin, C-reactive protein, serum calcium, serum creatinine, lactate dehydrogenase, M protein type, ISS stage, DS stage, and IL-32 levels and minimal residual disease(MRD) after induction treatment. The main outcomes were progression-free survival(PFS) and overall survival(OS).RESULTS IL-32 was an important factor affecting PFS and OS in patients with MM.Compared with patients with IL-32 levels ≥ 856.4 pg/m L, patients with IL-32 levels < 856.4 pg/m L had longer PFS(P = 0.0387) and OS(P = 0.0379);Univariate analysis showed that IL-32 level and MRD were significantly associated with OS and PFS(P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that IL-32 levels ≥ 856.4 pg/m L and MRD positive were still independent risk factors for OS and PFS(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION IL-32 is valuable for assessing the prognosis of MM patients. IL-32 level combined with MRD may be a useful routine evaluation index for MM patients after treatment.

Breast cancer in schizophrenia could be interleukin-33-mediated

Recent epidemiological and genetic studies have revealed an interconnection between schizophrenia and breast cancer.The mutual underlying pathophysiological mechanisms may be immunologically driven.A new cluster of molecules called alarmins may be involved in sterile brain inflammation,and we have already reported the potential impact of interleukin-33(IL-33)on positive symptoms onset and the role of its soluble trans-membranes full length receptor(sST2)on amelioration of negative symptoms in schizophrenia genesis.Furthermore,these molecules have already been shown to be involved in breast cancer etiopathogenesis.In this review article,we aim to describe the IL-33/suppressor of tumorigenicity 2(ST2)axis as a crossroad in schizophreniabreast cancer comorbidity.Considering that raloxifene could be tissue-specific and improve cognition and that tamoxifen resistance in breast carcinoma could be improved by strategies targeting IL-33,these selective estrogen receptor modulators could be useful in complementary treatment.These observations could guide further somatic,as well as psychiatric therapeutical protocols by incorporating what is known about immunity in schizophrenia.

Links between donor macrosteatosis,interleukin-33 and complement after liver transplantation

BACKGROUND As prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease increases in the population,livers with steatosis will continue to infiltrate the donor pool.Safe utilization of these extended criteria grafts is paramount given the increased risk associated with their use in transplantation.Prognostic factors that can predict liver dysfunction immediately after transplantation with macrosteatotic grafts are lacking.AIM To understand the relationship between interleukin-33(IL-33)and complement in recipients immediately following liver reperfusion as a marker of liver dysfunction.METHODS Cohort consisted of patients who received a liver transplant from September 2016–September 2019 at our institution.Clinical variables were retrospectively extracted from the electronic medical record.Back-table donor biopsies were obtained with donor steatosis percentage retrospectively determined by a boardcertified pathologist.Blood samples were available immediately following liver transplantation.Quantification of plasma IL-33 and complement proteins,C3a and C5a,were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.For mRNA expression,RNA was extracted from donor biopsies and used against a 780 gene panel.RESULTS Cohort consisted of 99 donor and recipients.Donor median age was 45 years and 55%male.Recipients had a median age of 59 years with 62%male.The main etiologies were alcoholic hepatitis,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis,and hepatocellular carcinoma.Median MELD-Na at transplant was 21.Donors were grouped based on moderate macrosteatosis(≥30%).Recipients implanted with moderate macrosteatotic grafts had significantly higher peak alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase(P<0.001 and P<0.004),and increased incidence of early allograft dysfunction(60%compared to 18%).Circulating IL-33 levels were significantly elevated in recipients of≥30%macrosteatotic grafts(P<0.05).Recipients with detectable levels of circulating IL-33 immediately following reperfusion had significantly higher alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Activated complement(C3a and C5a)were elevated in recipients implanted with moderate macrosteatotic grafts.RNA expression analysis of donor biopsies revealed moderate steatotic grafts upregulated genes inflammatory processes while downregulated hepatocyte-produced complement factors.CONCLUSION Circulating IL-33 and activated complement levels immediately following liver reperfusion in recipients of moderate macrosteatotic grafts may identify which patients are at risk of early allograft dysfunction.

Current status and prospects of interleukin-33 in lung area immunity

Interleukin (IL) 33 is a key cytokine in type II immune and airway diseases. It is abundantly expressed in lung epithelial cells and plays an important role in both innate and adaptive immunity. In innate immunity, IL-33 responds promptly to produce an immune response that maintains homeostasis. In adaptive immunity, IL-33 interacts with various immune cells. At the same time, IL-33 also plays an important role in chronic inflammation of the airway and its remodeling. This article reviews the relevant biological knowledge of IL-33 and its research progress in lung immunity, and discusses the related issues of IL-33 as a lung immune test site and therapeutic target.

Effects of interleukin-10 treated macrophages on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway

BACKGROUND Alveolar bone defects caused by inflammation are an urgent issue in oral implant surgery that must be solved.Regulating the various phenotypes of macrophages to enhance the inflammatory environment can significantly affect the progression of diseases and tissue engineering repair process.AIM To assess the influence of interleukin-10(IL-10)on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)following their interaction with macrophages in an inflammatory environment.METHODS IL-10 modulates the differentiation of peritoneal macrophages in Wistar rats in an inflammatory environment.In this study,we investigated its impact on the proliferation,migration,and osteogenesis of BMSCs.The expression levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)and its activated form,phos-phorylated-STAT3,were examined in IL-10-stimulated macrophages.Subsequently,a specific STAT3 signaling inhibitor was used to impede STAT3 signal activation to further investigate the role of STAT3 signaling.RESULTS IL-10-stimulated macrophages underwent polarization to the M2 type through substitution,and these M2 macrophages actively facilitated the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.Mechanistically,STAT3 signaling plays a crucial role in the process by which IL-10 influences macrophages.Specifically,IL-10 stimulated the activation of the STAT3 signaling pathway and reduced the macrophage inflammatory response,as evidenced by its diminished impact on the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.CONCLUSION Stimulating macrophages with IL-10 proved effective in improving the inflammatory environment and promoting the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.The IL-10/STAT3 signaling pathway has emerged as a key regulator in the macrophage-mediated control of BMSCs’osteogenic differentiation.

有氧运动训练影响阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马Notch1、Caspase-3的表达

背景:β-淀粉样蛋白和Tau蛋白会对阿尔茨海默症患者的认知功能产生不良影响,研究发现Notch1及Caspase-3能够调控β-淀粉样蛋白和Tau蛋白的表达。Notch1及Caspase-3是否介导了有氧运动改善阿尔茨海默症患者认知能力的过程还不清楚,目前缺乏长期有氧运动影响阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马中Notch1及Caspase-3表达的研究。目的:观察长期有氧运动干预阿尔茨海默症小鼠的空间学习记忆情况及其海马中Notch1及Caspase-3的表达,探讨Notch1及Caspase-3对阿尔茨海默症小鼠的影响。方法:将3月龄野生型及APP/PS1双转基因阿尔茨海默症小鼠随机分为4组:野生对照组、野生运动组、阿尔茨海默症对照组、阿尔茨海默症运动组,每组20只。对照组小鼠不进行运动,运动组小鼠进行5个月的有氧运动干预。运动干预结束后,采用Morris水迷宫检测小鼠空间学习记忆能力;采用Real-timePCR、免疫荧光及Westernblot检测各组小鼠海马组织Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3蛋白的表达。结果与结论:①阿尔茨海默症小鼠空间学习记忆能力显著差于野生组(P<0.05);运动组小鼠空间学习记忆能力显著优于对照组(P<0.05);②阿尔茨海默症对照组小鼠海马Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3表达均显著高于野生对照组(P<0.05);阿尔茨海默症运动组小鼠海马Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3表达显著低于阿尔茨海默症对照组(P<0.05);③提示:长期有氧运动干预能够改善阿尔茨海默症小鼠的空间学习记忆能力,而这可能与有氧运动降低阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马Notch1、Caspase-3、Aβ_(1-42)及Tau蛋白表达有关。

CMAS、CMAS+NaVO_(3)、CMAS+海盐作用下热障涂层的腐蚀行为与机理

环境沉积物(CaO-MgO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2),CMAS)的高温腐蚀已成为航空发动机涡轮叶片热障涂层过早失效的重要原因之一。然而涡轮叶片工作环境复杂,熔盐、海盐常与CMAS耦合,一起对热障涂层造成多元复杂腐蚀,但目前关于CMAS与盐类的多元耦合腐蚀行为鲜有报道。针对Y2O_(3)部分稳定ZrO_(2)(YSZ)热障涂层在CMAS、CMAS+NaVO_(3)、CMAS+海盐作用下的腐蚀行为进行对比研究。通过XRD、SEM等方法对不同条件下腐蚀后的涂层进行表征,并分析热处理温度、腐蚀物种类对腐蚀行为的影响。结果表明:与CMAS相比,CMAS+NaVO_(3)、CMAS+海盐会在更低的温度下损伤涂层(1200℃)。当三种腐蚀物均能完全熔化时(1250℃),CMAS+NaVO_(3)、CMAS+海盐熔体则由于更大的流动性而大量渗入,腐蚀内部涂层。其中,CMAS+海盐熔体在涂层内的渗透性最强,1250℃热处理4 h后,渗透深度超过400μm。盐类的共存会改变CMAS的性质,增强熔体的渗透能力,增加涂层内部甚至底部失效的倾向。研究结果有助于理解盐类与CMAS耦合时混合熔体对热障涂层的破坏机理及潜在威胁。

STAT3在阿尔茨海默病小鼠认知障碍发生发展中的作用及机制研究

目的 研究信号传导及转录激活因子3(STAT3)在阿尔茨海默病小鼠认知障碍发生发展中的作用及机制。方法 利用C57BL/6J小鼠双侧海马脑立体定位注射β-淀粉样蛋白建立阿尔茨海默病模型,给予STAT3抑制剂氯硝柳胺,运用动物行为学分析检测、Western blot分析检测等探究STAT3在认知障碍中的作用及机制。结果 行为学实验表明,与模型组小鼠相比,给药组小鼠的焦虑症状、空间探索能力、物体识别能力和学习记忆能力均得到改善;Western blot分析结果表明,给药后小鼠阿尔茨海默病的病理标志物改善,促炎因子表达下调;试剂盒分析结果显示给药组小鼠氧化应激相关指标改善;HE染色结果显示给药组小鼠海马神经元组织形态的改善。结论 本研究初步证明了抑制STAT3可减轻神经炎症和氧化应激,从而改善阿尔茨海默病小鼠的认知障碍。

沈阳市O_(3)与PM_(2.5)关系及污染主控因素分析

PM_(2.5)与O_(3)的协同控制是空气质量持续改善的关键所在,厘清PM_(2.5)与O_(3)的关系,识别O_(3)主控因素以及量化气象和人为排放贡献是实施二者协同控制的基础.本研究基于沈阳市大气复合立体超级站2019−2022年地面观测数据,分析PM_(2.5)和O_(3)协同关系及成因;利用逐步回归模型得到影响O_(3)变化的主控因素,并估算各气象因素对O_(3)的贡献.结果表明:①沈阳市2019−2022年夏季PM_(2.5)浓度与O_(3)浓度呈正相关,有明显的协同增长效应,其余三季均呈明显负相关.究其原因,主要是由于夏季高温和高太阳辐射条件利于大气光化学反应,促进了O_(3)、PM_(2.5)中二次无机成分〔主要是硫酸盐(SO_(4)^(2−))、硝酸盐(NO_(3)−)和铵盐(NH_(4)^(+)),简称“SNA”〕共同增长所致;而冬季高排放和高大气稳定度等气象条件利于SNA和二次有机碳(SOC)非均相生成,但弱太阳辐射和低温等条件不利于O_(3)光化学生成,加之高NO的滴定效应,使SNA和SOC浓度均与O_(3)浓度呈负相关.②在观测的相关污染物和气象因子中,过氧乙酰硝酸酯(PAN)与O_(3)浓度的关系最为密切,尤其在夏季.③气象因素中,O_(3)浓度与气温高度相关,与风速也呈正相关,而与相对湿度则在各季节均呈负相关.冬、春、秋三季PM_(2.5)均对O_(3)起抑制作用,冬季尤为突出.在高浓度O_(3)污染(O_(3)浓度>160μg/m^(3))过程中,主控因素中气温和风速的抬升促进O_(3)浓度升高,而高NO2和相对湿度(RH)则有利于降低O_(3)浓度.在2019−2022年高浓度O_(3)污染过程中,气象因素对沈阳市O_(3)浓度变化的贡献高于O_(3)前体物排放的贡献,总贡献为57μg/m^(3),对污染形成起着主导作用.

复合添加MgO和La_(2)O_(3)对纳米微晶氧化铝陶瓷微观结构的影响

纳米微晶氧化铝磨料具有良好的通用性和高精度磨削能力,且性价比较高,在机械制造、轴承、模具、汽车等领域有广泛的应用潜力。本研究以勃姆石(γ-AlOOH)为原料,MgO、La_(2)O_(3)为添加剂,采用溶胶-凝胶工艺合成纳米微晶氧化铝。通过差示扫描量热仪、X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜和从头算分子动力学方法模拟计算研究了添加剂对微晶氧化铝相转化、物相组成、微观结构及力学性能的影响。结果表明:复合添加MgO和La2O3可以使氧化铝中间相θ-Al_(2)O_(3)向α-Al_(2)O_(3)转化的温度从1257℃降低到1105℃,将致密化温度从1600℃降低到1350℃,将微晶氧化铝的晶粒尺寸从1.04 mm减小到120 nm,实现了低温致密烧结。

IL-35、Beclin-1在乳腺癌患者外周血中的水平及意义

目的探讨白细胞介素(IL)-35、自噬相关蛋白Beclin-1在乳腺癌患者外周血中的水平及意义。方法选取2022年5-10月在上海市嘉定区妇幼保健院诊治的原发性乳腺癌女性患者44例(乳腺癌组)、乳腺良性肿瘤女性患者40例(乳腺良性肿瘤组)及体检的健康者40例(健康对照组)作为研究对象。采用酶联免疫吸附试验检测并比较各组外周血中IL-35和Beclin-1水平,同时检测乳腺癌患者糖类抗原15-3(CA15-3),比较不同临床病理特征的乳腺癌患者IL-35、Beclin-1、CA15-3水平;分析乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1、CA15-3水平之间的相关性。结果乳腺癌组和乳腺良性肿瘤组外周血IL-35水平均高于健康对照组(P<0.05),Beclin-1水平均低于健康对照组(P<0.05)。乳腺癌组外周血IL-35水平高于乳腺良性肿瘤组(P<0.05),Beclin-1水平低于乳腺良性肿瘤组(P<0.05)。不同病理分级、淋巴结转移情况的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1水平比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同雌激素受体(ER)检测结果的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而Beclin-1水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平与Beclin-1水平呈负相关(r=-0.484,P<0.05);IL-35、Beclin-1水平与CA15-3水平均无相关性(均P>0.05)。结论乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平升高、Beclin-1水平降低。不同病理分级、淋巴结转移情况的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1水平有明显差异。乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平与Beclin-1水平呈负相关,而IL-35、Beclin-1水平与肿瘤标志物CA15-3水平均无关。

NdF_(3)-LiF-Nd_(2)O_(3)-NdF_(2)熔盐体系结晶行为的研究

氟化物体系稀土氧化物熔盐电解过程中,熔盐的结晶析出行为显著影响电解过程,为此本文针对NdF_(3)-LiF-Nd_(2)O_(3)、NdF_(3)-LiF-NdF_(2)以及NdF_(3)-LiF-Nd_(2)O_(3)-NdF_(2)三种熔盐体系(NdF_(3)和LiF质量比固定为85∶15),采用降温黏度曲线测定熔盐的结晶温度,通过X射线衍射分析结晶物相。结果表明:NdF_(3)-LiF-Nd_(2)O_(3)和NdF_(3)-LiF-NdF_(2)熔盐体系中,随着熔盐中Nd_(2)O_(3)或NdF_(2)含量的增加,熔盐的结晶温度升高,熔盐的结晶物相分别为NdOF和NdF_(2);NdF_(3)-LiF-Nd_(2)O_(3)-NdF_(2)熔盐体系中,当Nd_(2)O_(3)含量为2%~3%、NdF_(2)含量为1%~3%时,熔盐结晶温度在981~988℃范围内,且NdOF与NdF_(2)共结晶。适当提高电解槽底部温度、改善底部熔盐的流动性,是抑制稀土熔盐电解过程熔盐结晶析出的有效方法。

肿瘤坏死因子受体相关因子3水平与急性胰腺炎病人病情严重程度及预后的相关性研究

目的分析肿瘤坏死因子受体相关因子3(TRAF3)水平与急性胰腺炎病人病情严重程度及预后的相关性。方法前瞻性选取2021年9月至2022年10月在河北省沧州中西医结合医院诊治的165例急性胰腺炎病人为观察组,及同期该院160例健康体检志愿者为对照组。根据临床病重程度将病人分为轻症急性胰腺炎组60例、中重症急性胰腺炎组40例、重症急性胰腺炎组65例。根据急性胰腺炎病人入院28 d的生存情况分为生存组125例和死亡组40例。采用酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)检测血清TRAF3、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)水平;Spearman法分析急性胰腺炎病人血清TRAF3水平与急性生理学和慢性健康状况评价Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)的相关性;对血清TRAF3水平与IL-6、TNF-α、肠道气体容积积分(GVS)的相关性进行Pearson法分析;对影响急性胰腺炎病人预后的因素进行logistic回归分析;受试者操作特征曲线(ROC曲线)分析血清TRAF3水平对急性胰腺炎病人预后的预测价值。结果与对照组(31.42±6.78)ng/L相比,轻症(56.18±9.34)ng/L、中重症(74.45±10.87)ng/L、重症急性胰腺炎组(86.42±11.05)ng/L病人血清TRAF3水平随着危重程度的增加依次显著升高(P<0.05),病情越严重,身体质量指数(BMI)、IL-6、TNF-α、肠道GVS、APACHEⅡ评分越高(P<0.05);急性胰腺炎病人血清TRAF3水平与IL-6、TNF-α、肠道GVS、APACHEⅡ评分均呈正相关(r=0.65、0.64、0.41、0.69,均P<0.05)。与生存组相比,死亡组BMI、IL-6、TNF-α、肠道 GVS、APACHEⅡ评分、TRAF3水平[(87.25±10.52)ng/L比(67.81±10.34)ng/L]明显升高(P<0.05)。BMI、IL-6、TNF-α、 肠道 GVS、APACHEⅡ评分、TRAF3是影响急性胰腺炎病人预后的危险因素(P<0.05)。血清 TRAF3预测急性胰腺炎病人预后 的曲线下面积(AUC)为 0.91,截断值为 75.30 ng/L。结论 急性胰腺炎病人血清 TRAF3水平升高,与病人病情严重程度及预后 密切相关。