Emergency physicians’ occupational risks in China

With the rapid development of emergency medicine,emergency physicians are working around the clock,[1]including additional workloads due to sudden public health emergencies and disasters.Occupational risks for emergency physicians are significantly high due to an increasing number of patients with acute and severe diseases,an increased workload.

Socio-Demographic and Occupational Aspects of HIV-HBV Co-Infection in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR): Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: HIV-HBV co-infection is a major public health problem that has not been sufficiently explored in the Central African workplace. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of HIV-HBV co-infection among people who living with HIV (PLHIV) in the infectious and tropical diseases department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de lAmiti Sino-Centrafricaine in Bangui. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2021 in the Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department at the Amiti Sino-Centrafricaine University Hospital. It included the files of all PLHIV, which included the results of HBV serology. A standardized form was used to collect socio-demographic and professional data by documentary review. Data was analysed using Epi-Info 7 software. Means, proportions were calculated as well as Chi square witch was significant if p-value was below 0.05. Results: The study included 265 patients, 188 were women (70.1%) and 77 men (29.1%), giving a sex ratio of 0.45. Mean age was 35.8 years, higher in men (40 years) than in women (35.8 years) (p 0.0001). The age groups 25 to 34 (37.7%) and 35 to 44 (33.6%) were in the majority (71.3%). The majority of PLHIV were unemployed (57.1%), including housewives (43.0%). HBV prevalence was 14.3%, including 7.2% among the unemployed, who account for half of all co-infections. The search for associations between HIV-HBV co-infection and all socio-demographic characteristics (age, sex, marital status) and socio-professional categories showed no significant difference (p 0.05). Conclusion: PLHIV were predominantly young adults, female, and unemployed;no occupation was significantly associated with co-infection. The vast majority of co-infected people were not covered by the occupational health system (unemployed or informal sector). Urgent action is needed to improve workers access to occupational medicine in CAR.

Outcome of Nurses with Occupational Dermatitis

Background: Occupational dermatitis is considered as the second most common occupational disease. It accounts for 25% of all lost workdays. Several international studies reported a prevalence of occupational dermatitis in healthcare workers between 17% and 55%. This study aims to identify factors that affect the professional outcome of nurses suffering from occupational dermatitis. Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study concerning nurses declared having occupational dermatitis in the central region of Tunisia. A synoptic sheet related to socio-professional and administrative data was completed. A self-administered Questionnaire going over medical and occupational characteristics was completed during a direct interview. Results: The study involved forty nurses working in four public hospitals in the center of Tunisia. Only 37 workers were included in the study. A professional reclassification was introduced among 19 workers (51% of study population). Work-station adaptation was requested in 14 cases (38%). Exposure to allergens in the workplace was eliminated in 20 cases. Two study participants were transferred to other departments (5.4%) and three people retired (8.1%). A statistically significant association was found between professional reclassification and a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.003). Similarly, a significant association was found between professional reclassification and the allergic agent (p = 0.014). Workstation layout was significantly associated with a history of allergic manifestations (p = 0.039), the palm hand location (p = 0.04), professional eviction (p Conclusion: This study identified the main factors influencing the occupational outcome of nurses suffering from occupational dermatitis. This outcome depended on a history of atopy (especially allergic rhinitis) and sensitization to allergens (thiuram mix).

Building Fe atom–cluster composite sites using a site occupation strategy to boost electrochemical oxygen reduction

The high-temperature pyrolysis process for preparing M–N–C single-atom catalyst usually results in high heterogeneity in product structure concurrently contains multiscale metal phases from single atoms(SAs),atomic clusters to nanoparticles.Therefore,understanding the interactions among these components,especially the synergistic effects between single atomic sites and cluster sites,is crucial for improving the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)activity of M–N–C catalysts.Accordingly,herein,we constructed a model catalyst composed of both atomically dispersed FeN4 SA sites and adjacent Fe clusters through a site occupation strategy.We found that the Fe clusters can optimize the adsorption strength of oxygen reduction intermediates on FeN4 SA sites by introducing electron-withdrawing–OH ligands and decreasing the d-band center of the Fe center.The as-developed catalyst exhibits encouraging ORR activity with halfwave potentials(E1/2)of 0.831 and 0.905 V in acidic and alkaline media,respectively.Moreover,the catalyst also represents excellent durability exceeding that of Fe–N–C SA catalyst.The practical application of Fe(Cd)–CNx catalyst is further validated by its superior activity and stability in a metalair battery device.Our work exhibits the great potential of synergistic effects between multiphase metal species for improvements of singleatom site catalysts.

Manipulating Na occupation and constructing protective film of P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2) as long-term cycle stability cathode for sodium-ion batteries

P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)(NNMO)is promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its high specific capacity and fast Na+diffusion rate.Nonetheless,the irreversible P2-O_(2)phase transformation,Na+/vacancy ordering,and transition metal(TM)dissolution seriously damage its cycling stability and restrict its commercialization process.Herein,Na occupation manipulation and interface stabilization are proposed to strengthen the phase structure of NNMO by synergistic Zn/Ti co-doping and introducing lithium difluorophosp(LiPO_(2)F_(2))film-forming electrolyte additive.The Zn/Ti co-doping regulates the occupancy ratio of Nae/Nafat Na sites and disorganizes the Na+/vacancy ordering,resulting in a faster Na+diffusion kinetics and reversible P2-Z phase transition for P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.28)Zn_(0.05)Mn_(0.62)Ti_(0.05)O_(2)(NNZMTO).Meanwhile,the LiPO_(2)F_(2)additive can form homogeneous and ultrathin cathode-electrolyte interphase(CEI)on NNZMTO surface,which can stabilize the NNZMTO-electrolyte interface to prevent TM dissolution,surface structure transformation,and micro-crack generation.Combination studies of in situ and ex situ characterizations and theoretical calculations were used to elucidate the storage mechanism of NNZMTO with Li PO_(2)F_(2)additive.As a result,the NNZMTO displays outstanding capacity retention of 94.44%after 500 cycles at 1C with 0.3 wt%Li PO_(2)F_(2),excellent rate performance of 92.5 mA h g^(-1)at 8C with 0.1 wt%Li PO_(2)F_(2),and remarkable full cell capability.This work highlights the important role of manipulating Na occupation and constructing protective film in the design of layered materials,which provides a promising direction for developing high-performance cathodes for SIBs.

The Enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Requirements in Public and Private Sectors in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Research Problem: In Abu Dhabi, limited implementation of OSH Regulations contributes to the general unawareness among employees and workers about occupational hazards and safety measures, resulting in slow responsiveness toward enforcement measures and a lack of self-regulatory approaches within companies. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation methods practised in Abu Dhabi with those in developed countries with established OSH regulatory bodies. Methodology: Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed to gather primary research data. Workers from various industries in Abu Dhabi were sampled on purpose and asked to respond to questionnaires and interviews on OSH protocol awareness and implementation, and circumstances of workplace incidence. Results: The findings of this study showed that the enforcement of OSH requirements in UAE positively correlated to a reduction in the rate of work-related injury and improved business performance. The quantitative research data showed that the energy sector had the highest score (15) while the tourism sector had the lowest score (5.3) in occupational health systems and improvements in business efficiency and productivity. Implications: The outcomes of this study shed light on the importance of implementing OSH Guidelines for companies to empower their safety managers to fully enforce OSH requirements in their organisations. In conclusion, effective OSH enforcement requires cooperation between general workers and OSH managers and facilitation from business owners.

Emerging Professions:The Versatile Future of Jobs Embracing a new occupational paradigm with greater digitalization,intelligence,flexibility,and personalization

As technology continues to revolutionize industries,spawning new economic models and patterns,the internet and digital development have created a wave of new occupations and positions.Statistics show that in 2023,China’s total workforce stood at 402 million,with 84 million individuals engaged in new forms of employment.

Item-Level Analysis of the Revised Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Performance Evaluation Applied in Practice

Competency-based assessments for healthcare professionals are critical for safe and effective client outcomes. Rehabilitation clinical skill competency assessments must be validated and revised to produce safe and skilled practitioners. The revised American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) instrument measures occupational therapy student performance to determine readiness for practice. The assessment includes thirty-seven competencies that address both profession specific clinical skills and general professional behavior skills. The objective of this study was to use Rasch methods to explore the use of the revised FWPE in actual fieldwork practice and to determine the instrument’s psychometric properties when separating the item components into two distinct subdomains: General Health Professions Competences and Occupational Therapy-Specific Competencies. Internal construct validity and test reliability were analyzed using data from 149 occupational therapy students after completing their initial Level II A fieldwork clinical internship. This study examined the item difficulty hierarchy, item fit, person-fit to model, person separation index, person separation reliability coefficient, strata, ceiling and floor effect, and unidimensionality of the FWPE instrument as a whole and as two separate domains. With the exception of not meeting the criteria for unidimensionality, the full FWPE instrument and the Occupational Therapy-Specific Competencies subdomain showed acceptable item-level psychometrics for reliability and precision. While the General Health Professions Competencies subdomain showed good item-level psychometrics, it was below the criterion for reliability and only separated the sample into two strata. Results support the validity, reliability, and clinical use of the revised FWPE full instrument and the Occupational Therapy-Specific Competencies subdomain to measure entry-level clinical skill competencies in practice.

Assessment of Occupational Radiation Exposure for Radiotherapy Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital Using Thermoluminescence Dosimeter LiF:Mg,Ti

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is the largest public referral hospital with a comprehensive cancer treatment facility in East and Central Africa. Occupational radiation monitoring is a significant technique for demonstrating compliance of radiation regulatory limits. The objective of the study was to carry out assessment of occupational radiation exposure among radiotherapy personnel at KNH using thermoluminescence dosimeter, TLD. KNH staff were monitored using dosimeter type TLD-100 made of LiF:Mg,Ti, on monthly basis. The reader system used for analysis was Harshaw 8800. The measurement established the average monthly accumulated occupational personnel dose for KNH to be 0.21 mSv and 0.29 mSv for Hp (10) and Hp (0.07) respectively. The accumulated dose results were within the maximum acceptable dose of 1.67 mSv/month and 41.6 mSv/month for Hp (10) and Hp (0.07) respectively. The investigation results were higher than the acceptable public limit of 0.08 mSv/month. Moreover, incidences were noted where the fetus dose limit 0.42 was also exceeded. Evaluation of statistical dose exposure among doctors, nurses and radiographers’ measurement results were within ±0.02 mSv. The study established the average KNH occupational radiation exposure levels for both Hp (10) and Hp (0.07) were within the ICRU recommendation, validating radiation protection safe practice. Data analysis of healthcare workers did not indicate exposure trend biased to any healthcare profession. Hence radiation risk cut across all professional categories. It is recommended that Radiation Monitoring program be reviewed to include non-clinical staff who access the facility. Radiation reporting should not be limited to one facility, but reflect cases where workers are involved in multiple multiple jobs.

Application Value of Early Comprehensive Rehabilitation Nursing in Patients with Occupational Asthma

Background Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused by exposure to asthma-causing substances in an occupational setting. Its incidence is closely related to the degree of industrial development, but also related to the nature of asthma. In some specific industries, such as workers who are exposed to asthmatic isocyanates for a long time, the incidence of occupational asthma can reach 5%-10%, and the incidence of occupational asthma can even reach 50% or higher among workers engaged in the detergent industry who are in contact with proteolytic enzymes for a long time. Objective To analyze the clinical value of early comprehensive rehabilitation nursing for patients with occupational asthma, methods a total of 48 patients with occupational asthma who were admitted from January 2020 to December 2022 were divided into control group and study group by random number table method The disappearance time of chest tightness and shortness of breath, the disappearance time of wheezing and cough, and the FEV1, forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) indexes before and after treatment were compared between the two groups after nursing, the disappearance time of clinical symptoms in the study group was shorter than that in the control group, and the levels of FEV1, FVC and PEF were higher than those in the control group, and the P < 0.05 was significantly improved.

The Moderating Effect of Organizational Identification on Occupational Stress and Insomnia Among Nurses

Objective:To explore the relationship between organizational identification,occupational stress,and insomnia among nurses and to analyze the moderating role of organizational identification between occupational stress and insomnia.Methods:Through stratified sampling,720 nurses working in a tertiary A-level hospital in Shandong Province from March to May 2021 were surveyed using an effort-reward imbalance questionnaire,an organizational identification questionnaire,and the Athens Insomnia scale.Results:Organizational identification was negatively correlated with occupational stress and insomnia(r_(1)=-0.121,P_(1)<0.01;r_(2)=-0.144,P_(2)<0.01).Occupational stress was positively correlated with insomnia(r=0.379,P<0.01).Organizational identity significantly moderated nurses’occupational stress and insomnia(β=-0.192,t=-2.558,P<0.05).Conclusion:Occupational stress and organizational identification can predict insomnia.Organizational identification could negatively mediate the relationship between occupational stress and insomnia.Improving organizational identification may help alleviate insomnia symptoms by relieving occupational stress.

Evaluation of Digits-in-Noise Test and Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults Screening in Patients with Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Objective:To explore the clinical evaluation role of the Digits-in-Noise(DIN)test and Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults Screening(HHIA-S)for patients with occupational noise-induced hearing loss and to observe and analyze their application values.Methods:Fifty patients with suspected occupational noise-induced hearing loss were randomly selected from the Department of Otolaryngology at the hospital as the research target.The collection period for the research cases spanned from January 2022 to November 2023,and all patients had a history of noise exposure.The DIN test and HHIA-S were used for hearing examinations,with clinical,comprehensive diagnosis serving as the gold standard to study their diagnostic performance.Results:The compliance rate of the DIN test was 88.00%,the HHIA-S’s compliance rate was 80.00%,and the combined compliance rate was 94.00%.The compliance rate of the DIN test and the combined compliance rates of the patients were statistically significant compared to the clinical gold standard data(P<0.05),while there was no difference between the compliance rate of the HHIA-S and the gold standard(P>0.05).The data shows that the sensitivity of the combined diagnosis is significantly higher than the sensitivity data of the DIN test and HHIA-S examination alone(P<0.05).Its specificity is 100.00%,and the accuracy data of the joint diagnosis in the degree were higher than those of the DIN test alone(P>0.05)and the HHIA-S alone(P<0.05).Conclusion:For patients with occupational noise-induced hearing loss,the joint evaluation of the DIN test and HHIA-S can significantly improve their diagnostic value with high sensitivity and accuracy.

人参皂苷Rc通过调控AMPK通路介导的细胞焦亡减轻小鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤

目的:探讨人参皂苷Rc对脑缺血再灌注损伤(CIRI)小鼠的保护作用,并从细胞焦亡角度阐释其作用机制。方法:将C57BL/6小鼠随机分为假手术(sham)组、大脑中动脉闭塞/再灌注(MCAO/R)组、人参皂苷Rc+MCAO/R组(Rc组)、AMP活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)激动剂阿卡地新(AICAR)+MCAO/R组(agonist组)和人参皂苷Rc+MCAO/R+AMPK抑制剂Compound C组(Rc+inhibitor组)。对agonist组小鼠给予AICAR(500 mg/kg)腹腔注射,Rc+inhibitor组小鼠给予Compound C(20 mg/kg)腹腔注射;Rc组和Rc+inhibitor组小鼠造模后给予人参皂苷Rc(40 mg/kg)灌胃,每天一次,连续7 d;sham组和MCAO/R组则给予等体积的纯化水。Zea Longa评分观察小鼠神经功能缺损程度,TTC染色观察小鼠脑梗死体积,干湿重法观察小鼠脑水肿程度,HE染色观察小鼠脑组织病理形态的改变,RT-qPCR和Western blot检测小鼠脑组织AMPK、核苷酸结合寡聚化结构域样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)、胱天蛋白酶1(caspase-1)和焦亡效应蛋白消皮素D(GSDMD)的表达,ELISA检测炎症因子白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)和IL-18的含量。结果:Rc组和agonist组小鼠神经功能缺损症状减轻,脑梗死体积减小,脑水肿和神经元病理损伤受到抑制,脑组织pAMPK/AMPK比值和AMPK mRNA表达水平升高,细胞焦亡相关蛋白NLRP3、caspase-1和GSDMD的mRNA和蛋白表达水平降低,炎症因子IL-1β和IL-18表达水平降低。Rc+inhibitor组小鼠脑组织p-AMPK/AMPK比值和AMPK mRNA表达水平较Rc组显著下降(P<0.05),NLRP3、caspase-1和GSDMD的mRNA和蛋白表达水平,以及IL-1β和IL-18表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),小鼠神经功能缺损程度评分升高,脑梗死体积增大,脑水肿和神经元病理损伤显著加重(P<0.05)。结论:人参皂苷Rc可能通过活化AMPK通路抑制NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD介导的细胞焦亡,从而减轻小鼠CIRI。

基于NOD2介导的AMPK/mTOR信号通路探讨宫颈癌细胞恶性行为的机制

目的 基于核苷酸结合寡聚化结构域受体2(NOD2)介导的AMP活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)/雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mTOR)信号通路探讨宫颈癌(CC)细胞恶性行为的机制。方法 生物信息学分析确定NOD2在CC组织中的表达。将靶向NOD2(shNOD2)、shRNAs阴性对照(shNC)以及NOD2过表达(NOD2)质粒和载体(Vec)转染CC细胞。通过CCK-8测定、集落形成和Transwell细胞侵袭测定来确定NOD2对CC细胞生长的影响。通过高通量RNA测序(RNA-Seq)进行转录组分析。Western blot试验检测细胞系中NOD2、AMPK/mTOR信号通路和自噬蛋白的表达。24只雌性BALB/c裸鼠随机分为4组,每组6只:载体组(Vec组)、NOD2过表达组(NOD2组)、shNC组和shNOD2组。构建小鼠远处转移模型,监测肺转移的荧光强度,计数肺转移结节的数量。结果 在线数据库分析显示,NOD2在CC组织中表达明显高于正常组织,并且不同分期的CC中NOD2的mRNA表达差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。此外,NOD2的高表达与较差的总生存期和无病生存期相关(P<0.05)。NOD2过表达对CC细胞增殖、集落形成、迁移和侵袭具有促进作用,而NOD2敲低则相反。与体外结果一致,在转移的小鼠尾静脉注射模型中,NOD2组CC细胞的肺定殖、肺转移灶较Vec组增加(P<0.05),而shNOD2组CC细胞的肺定殖、肺转移灶较shNC组减少(P<0.05)。RNA-Seq结果显示NOD2表达与AMPK信号激活、mTOR信号抑制、自噬调节途径激活和自噬体形成显著相关。与shNC组相比,shNOD2组磷酸化AMPK、LC3蛋白表达水平减少(P<0.05),磷酸化mTOR、p62蛋白表达水平增加(P<0.05);与Vec组相比,NOD2组LC3、AMPK蛋白表达水平增加(P<0.05),磷酸化mTOR、p62蛋白表达水平减少(P<0.05)。与shNC组相比,shNOD2组GFP-mRFP-LC3的点积累减少(P<0.05);与Vec组相比,GFP-mRFP-LC3的点积累增加(P<0.05)。结论 NOD2可能通过AMPK/mTOR信号促进CC增殖、迁移和侵袭,其作用机制部分涉及自噬激活。

黄芩苷调节cAMP/PKA/CREB信号通路对湿疹大鼠皮肤屏障功能的影响

目的探讨黄芩苷(BA)调节环磷酸腺苷(cAMP)/蛋白激酶A(PKA)/cAMP反应元件结合蛋白(CREB)通路对湿疹大鼠皮肤屏障功能的影响。方法将SD大鼠随机分为对照组(NC组)、Model组、低剂量BA组(BA-L组,25 mg/kg)、中剂量BA组(BA-M组,50 mg/kg)、高剂量BA组(BA-H组,100 mg/kg)、泼尼松组(PNS组,25 mg/kg)、BAH+cAMP抑制剂(SQ22536)组(100 mg/kg+2.13 mg/kg)、BA-H+PKA抑制剂(H-89)组(100 mg/kg+5 mg/kg),每组12只。除NC组外,其余组大鼠均构建湿疹大鼠模型。建模成功2 d后,分组进行给药处理。检测湿疹面积及严重度指数(EASI)评分、经皮肤水分流失量(TEWL)、角质层含水量(WCSC)变化;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测大鼠血清中免疫球蛋白E(IgE)、干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素-4(IL-4)水平及大鼠背部受试区皮损组织中c AMP蛋白表达;HE染色检测大鼠背部受试区皮损组织病理变化;Western blot检测大鼠背部受试区皮损组织中水通道蛋白3(AQP3)、cathelicidin相关抗菌肽(CRAMP)、p-PKA、p-CREB蛋白表达。结果与NC组比较,Model组大鼠背部受试区皮损组织病理损伤严重,EASI评分、TEWL、IgE、IL-4水平升高,WCSC、IFN-γ水平、AQP3、CRAMP、cAMP、p-PKA、p-CREB蛋白水平降低(P<0.05)。与Model组比较,BA-L组、BA-M组、BA-H组、PNS组大鼠背部受试区皮损组织病理损伤减轻,EASI评分、TEWL、IgE、IL-4水平降低,WCSC、IFN-γ水平、AQP3、CRAMP、cAMP、p-PKA、p-CREB蛋白水平升高(P<0.05);且BA-L组、BA-M组、BA-H组上述指标变化呈剂量依赖性。SQ22536或H-89减弱了高剂量BA对湿疹大鼠皮肤屏障功能的改善作用。结论BA可能通过激活cAMP/PKA/CREB信号通路改善湿疹大鼠皮肤屏障功能。

川陈皮素调节AMPK/NLRP3信号通路对脂多糖诱导的肾小球系膜细胞炎性损伤的影响

目的探讨川陈皮素(Nobiletin)调节AMP激活的蛋白激酶(AMPK)/NOD样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)信号通路对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的肾小球系膜细胞HBZY-1炎性损伤的影响。方法将HBZY-1细胞分为5组:正常组、LPS组(100 ng·m L^(-1)LPS)、川陈皮素组(100 ng·m L^(-1)LPS+40μmol·L^(-1)川陈皮素)、AMPK/NLRP3信号通路抑制剂雷帕霉素组(100 ng·m L^(-1)LPS+0.5μmol·L^(-1)雷帕霉素)、川陈皮素+雷帕霉素组(100 ng·m L^(-1)LPS+40μmol·L^(-1)川陈皮素+0.5μmol·L^(-1)雷帕霉素)。MTT法检测HBZY-1细胞毒性和增殖;ELISA法检测HBZY-1细胞白细胞介素(IL)-1β、IL-6、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、谷胱甘肽(GSH)含量;流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡;Western Blot法检测AMPK/NLRP3信号通路蛋白水平。结果与正常组比较,LPS组CAT、SOD、GSH水平、细胞OD值以及AMPK蛋白水平明显降低(P<0.05),细胞凋亡率、IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α含量以及NLRP3蛋白水平明显升高(P<0.05)。与LPS组比较,川陈皮素组CAT、SOD、GSH水平、OD值以及AMPK蛋白水平明显升高(P<0.05),细胞凋亡率、IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α含量以及NLRP3蛋白水平明显下降(P<0.05);而雷帕霉素组以上指标均呈现与川陈皮素组相反的趋势(P<0.05)。与川陈皮素组比较,川陈皮素+雷帕霉素组以上指标均呈现与川陈皮素组相反的趋势(P<0.05)。结论川陈皮素可能通过上调AMPK/NLRP3信号通路减轻LPS诱导的肾小球系膜细胞细胞炎性损伤。下调AMPK/NLRP3信号通路可消除川陈皮素对LPS诱导的肾小球系膜细胞细胞炎性损伤的改善作用。

基于AMPK通路探讨茶多酚改善糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢机制

目的:探讨茶多酚从AMP活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)通路途径调控糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的机制。方法:经糖耐量试验筛选6周龄SD大鼠45只,按随机数字表法分为正常组10只和造模组35只,造模组糖尿病造模成功后剩余30只,根据体质量分层法和血糖水平分为模型组、二甲双胍组和茶多酚组,每组各10只。各组均于每日下午灌胃,正常组与模型组给予无菌生理盐水,二甲双胍组给予二甲双胍水溶液,茶多酚组给予茶多酚。干预120 d后,检测各组大鼠的空腹血糖(FBG)、总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C);酶联免疫吸附试验法检测肝脏乙酰辅酶A羧化酶(ACC)和激素敏感性脂肪酶(HSL);实时荧光定量法检测肝脏ACCmRNA、转录因子胆固醇调节元件结合蛋白1(SREBP-1)mRNA、3-羟基-3-甲基戊二酸单酰辅酶A还原酶(HMGCR)mRNA;免疫印迹法检测肝脏AMPKα1、磷酸化AMP活化蛋白激酶α1(P-AMPKα1)、SREBP1、HMGCR、肉毒碱棕榈酰转移酶1(CPT1)、葡萄糖转运蛋白4(GLUT4)和磷酸烯醇丙酮酸羧化激酶(PEPCK)。结果:与正常组比较,模型组大鼠的一般情况较差,FBG、TG、TC、LDL-C、ACC升高(P<0.05),SREBP1、HMGCR蛋白及mRNA表达升高(P<0.05),CPTI、PEPCK蛋白表达升高(P<0.05),HDL-C、HSL降低(P<0.05),AMPKα1、P-AMPKα1、GLUT4蛋白表达降低(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,茶多酚组大鼠的一般情况改善,TG、LDL-C、ACC降低(P<0.05),SREBP1、HMGCR蛋白及mRNA表达降低(P<0.05),PEPCK蛋白表达降低(P<0.05),HDL-C、HSL升高(P<0.05),AMPKα1、P-AMPKα1、GLUT4、CPT1蛋白表达升高(P<0.05)。与二甲双胍组比较,茶多酚组TC升高(P<0.05),FBG、TG、LDL-C、HDL-C、HSL、ACC、ACC mRNA、HMGCR mRNA、SREBP1 mRNA、AMPKα1、P-AMPKα1、SREBP1、HMGCR、CPT1、GLUT4、PEPCK相对表达量差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:茶多酚可能通过调节AMPK通路,影响HSL、HMGCR、SREBP1、CPTI、GLUT4和PEPCK,从而改善糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢。

阿江榄仁酸由AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路调控自噬对糖尿病视网膜病变影响

目的探讨阿江榄仁酸(arjunolic acid,AA)对糖尿病视网膜病变(diabetic retinopathy,DR)大鼠视网膜细胞自噬及AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路的影响。方法以健康SD大鼠为研究对象,构建链脲佐菌素(STZ)诱导的糖尿病大鼠模型,随机分为对照组(Con)组、模型(STZ)组、AA低剂量(AAL,10 mg/kg)组和AA高剂量(AAH,10 mg/kg)组。连续给药10周后,HE染色检测视网膜组织病理结构;qRT-PCR检测视网膜组织白介素(IL)-1β、IL-6和线粒体丙酮酸转运载体(MPC)-1的mRNA表达;二氢乙锭(DHE)染色评估视网膜组织ROS产生;Western blot检测自噬和AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路相关蛋白表达。结果与Con组比较,STZ组大鼠视网膜出现肿胀和空泡样变化等病理变化,中央视网膜ONL层厚度和细胞核计数明显降低(P<0.01);IL-1β、IL-6和MCP-1的mRNA水平显著增高(P<0.05);视网膜外核层(ONL)、内核层(INL)和神经节细胞层(GCL)中ROS产生增加(P<0.01);LC3II/I比率、HO-1和p-AMPK/AMPK蛋白表达显著降低,p62和p-mTOR/mTOR表达升高(P<0.01)。与STZ组比较,AAL和AAH组大鼠视网膜ONL厚度和细胞核计数逐渐升高,结构相对规整(P<0.05);AAH组IL-1β、IL-6和MCP-1的mRNA表达明显降低(P<0.05);视网膜ONL、INL和GCL中ROS产生逐渐降低(P<0.01);LC3II/I比率、p-AMPK/AMPK和HO-1表达逐渐升高,p62和p-mTOR/mTOR表达逐渐降低(P<0.01)。结论阿江榄仁酸可能是治疗DR的候选药物,可能机制为通过AMPK/mTOR/HO-1调节的自噬途径保护视网膜细胞免受STZ诱导的氧化应激和炎症损伤。

基于AMPK/sirt1/RANKL/OPG通路研究补阳还五汤促进骨质疏松性骨折大鼠愈合的机制

目的基于AMP活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)/沉默信息调节因子(sirt)1/核转录因子(NF)-κB受体活化蛋白配体(RANKL)/骨保护素(OPG)信号通路,探究补阳还五汤促进骨质疏松性骨折大鼠骨折愈合的机制。方法将大鼠随机分成假手术组、模型组、补阳还五汤低剂量组(6.25 g/kg)、补阳还五汤中剂量组(12.50 g/kg)和补阳还五汤高剂量组(25.00 g/kg)。除假手术组外,其余组均构建骨质疏松性骨折模型,并给予相应剂量药物干预。检测大鼠骨密度(BMD)值、骨折愈合评分及骨痂体积;自动生化分析仪测定血清碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、骨钙素、钙和磷水平;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测股骨组织中的丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)水平;苏木素-伊红(HE)染色观察各组大鼠骨痂组织的病理形态;Western印迹检测股骨组织中AMPK/sirt1/RANKL/OPG通路蛋白表达。结果与假手术组相比,模型组骨痂骨小梁分布稀疏,成骨细胞大量减少且有纤维组织生成,骨痂体积、血清中ALP、骨钙素、钙和磷水平及股骨组织中MDA水平、RANKL蛋白水平显著升高(P<0.05),BMD值、骨折愈合评分、骨组织中SOD和GSH-Px水平和AMPK、sirt1、OPG蛋白水平显著降低(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,补阳还五汤低、中、高剂量组骨痂骨小梁分布较为密集,成骨细胞增加,骨痂体积、血清中ALP、骨钙素、钙和磷水平及股骨组织中MDA水平、RANKL蛋白水平显著降低(P<0.05),BMD值、骨折愈合评分、骨组织中SOD和GSH-Px水平和AMPK、sirt1、OPG蛋白水平显著升高(P<0.05)。结论补阳还五汤可能通过抑制氧化应激反应,调节AMPK/sirt1/RANKL/OPG通路,发挥对骨质疏松骨折大鼠的治疗作用。

超高矿化度AM/AMPS共聚物压裂液与交联过程流变学

对不同矿化度、不同盐溶液中AM/AMPS压裂液流变性能及其在超高矿化度时的交联凝胶状态与流变学性质以及交联过程进行了研究。结果表明,AM/AMPS压裂液KCl与CaCl_(2)溶液中黏度与弹性模量下降,且CaCl_(2)的影响更显著;而超高矿化度镁盐溶液对压裂液黏度与黏弹性有增强作用。在超高矿化度的不同盐溶液中,AM/AMPS均可以与有机锆交联剂形成能完全挑挂凝胶,应变扫描结果证明,交联后压裂液表现出典型的凝胶特征。AM/AMPS压裂液在高矿化度盐溶液以及水溶液中的30℃恒温小振幅振荡交联过程可用四参数交联流变动力学方程描述,金属盐离子可以提高凝胶强度,且二价盐的提高更为显著。AM/AMPS压裂液升温小振幅振荡交联过程存在缓速交联与快速交联两个阶段,适当升温有利于交联反应。AM/AMPS压裂液在自来水与一价盐溶液中升温大振幅振荡交联过程与升温小振幅振荡交联过程相似;在二价盐溶液中交联过程受剪切影响较大,适当提高剪切,有利于AM/AMPS压裂液在盐溶液中交联。研究获得了超高矿化度AM/AMPS压裂液新体系,有望为AM/AMPS压裂液工程应用提供指导。