For electronic microscopic observation, we found SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells were different from non-transformed cells. In SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells nuclei cytoplasma ratio was increased and in cytoplasma the ri...For electronic microscopic observation, we found SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells were different from non-transformed cells. In SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells nuclei cytoplasma ratio was increased and in cytoplasma the ribosomes (polyribosomes were attached to the swollen rough endoplasmic reticulum. It was likely that ribosomes were lined together functionally and structionally to produce specific protein (PDGF-like protein).展开更多
In his beautiful book,Consilience:The Unity of Knowledge,the eminent biologist Edward O Wilson,advocates the need for integration and reconciliation across the sciences.He defines consilience as“literally a‘jumping ...In his beautiful book,Consilience:The Unity of Knowledge,the eminent biologist Edward O Wilson,advocates the need for integration and reconciliation across the sciences.He defines consilience as“literally a‘jumping together’of knowledge with a linking of facts…to create a common groundwork of explanation”.It is the premise of this paper that as much as basic biomedical research is in need of data generation using the latest available techniques–unifying available knowledge is just as critical.This involves the necessity to resolve contradictory findings,reduce silos,and acknowledge complexity.We take the cornea and the lens as case studies of our premise.Specifically,in this perspective,we discuss the conflicting and fragmented information on protein aggregation,oxidative damage,and fibrosis.These are fields of study that are integrally tied to anterior segment research.Our goal is to highlight the vital need for Wilson’s consilience and unity of knowledge which in turn should lead to enhanced rigor and reproducibility,and most importantly,to greater understanding and not simply knowing.展开更多
Lysosomes are discrete organelles that act as recycling centers for extracellular and intracellular materials,playing a pivotal role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.Their acidic environment,maintained by numerous ...Lysosomes are discrete organelles that act as recycling centers for extracellular and intracellular materials,playing a pivotal role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.Their acidic environment,maintained by numerous hydrolytic enzymes,facilitates substrate degradation.Dysfunction in lysosomal processes can lead to abnormal substrate degradation,significantly impacting cellular homeostasis.High energy-demanding cells,such as post-mitotic neurons,are especially vulnerable to these changes,often resulting in neurological diseases.Autophagy,a conserved catabolic process,requires extensive lysosomal utilization.It plays a key role in removing unnecessary intracellular components,ensuring cellular homeostasis,and promoting cell survival during stress conditions such as starvation,infection,or cellular damage.展开更多
Compared with traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic devices,optoacoustic devices have unique advantages such as a simple preparation process,anti-electromagnetic interference,and wireless long-distance power supply.How...Compared with traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic devices,optoacoustic devices have unique advantages such as a simple preparation process,anti-electromagnetic interference,and wireless long-distance power supply.However,current optoacoustic devices remain limited due to a low damage threshold and energy conversion efficiency,which seriously hinder their widespread applications.In this study,using a self-healing polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS,Fe-Hpdca-PDMS)and carbon nanotube composite,a flexible optoacoustic patch is developed,which possesses the self-healing capability at room temperature,and can even recover from damage induced by cutting or laser irradiation.Moreover,this patch can generate high-intensity ultrasound(>25 MPa)without the focusing structure.The laser damage threshold is greater than 183.44 mJ cm^(-2),and the optoacoustic energy conversion efficiency reaches a major achievement at 10.66×10^(-3),compared with other carbon-based nanomaterials and PDMS composites.This patch is also been successfully examined in the application of acoustic flow,thrombolysis,and wireless energy harvesting.All findings in this study provides new insight into designing and fabricating of novel ultrasound devices for biomedical applications.展开更多
Mechanisms regulating neurogenesis involve broad and complex processes that represent intriguing therapeutic targets in the field of regenerative medicine.One influential factor guiding neural stem cell proliferation ...Mechanisms regulating neurogenesis involve broad and complex processes that represent intriguing therapeutic targets in the field of regenerative medicine.One influential factor guiding neural stem cell proliferation and cellular differentiation during neurogenesis are epigenetic mechanisms.We present an overview of epigenetic mechanisms including chromatin structure and histone modifications;and discuss novel roles of two histone modifiers,Ezh2 and Suv4-20h1/Suv4-20h2(collectively referred to as Suv4-20h),in neurodevelopment and neurogenesis.This review will focus on broadly reviewing epigenetic regulatory components,the roles of epigenetic components during neurogenesis,and potential applications in regenerative medicine.展开更多
Brain damage sustained from repeated blows in boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports has serious physical and mental health consequences. The degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), pre...Brain damage sustained from repeated blows in boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports has serious physical and mental health consequences. The degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), presents clinically with memory loss, aggression, difficulty in rational thinking and other cognitive problems. This spectrum, which mimics Alzheimer’s disease, is diagnosed post-mortem through a brain biopsy in many professional athletes. However, little is known about the process of development and how to identify vulnerable individuals who may be on course for developing CTE. Boxing is a sport that has a severe toll on athletes’ health, primarily on their brain health and function. This review addresses the concerns of brain injury, describes the pathologies that manifest in multiple scales, e.g., molecular and cognitive, and also proposes possible diagnostic and prognostic markers to characterize the early onset of CTE along with the aim to identify a starting point for future precautions and interventions.展开更多
Sleep is a widely expressed behavior across the animal kingdom. In addition to the numerous health benefits that are associated with sleep, it is believed that sleep plays a pivotal role in mental processes such as le...Sleep is a widely expressed behavior across the animal kingdom. In addition to the numerous health benefits that are associated with sleep, it is believed that sleep plays a pivotal role in mental processes such as learning and memory. Indeed, it has been demonstrated that learning and memory benefit from sleep, whereas sleep loss causes cognitive impairment(Rasch and Born, 2013). Changing the strength of synapses.展开更多
Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene h...Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene have been found to be associated with reduced enzyme activity and related to folic acid intake in relevant populations[1].展开更多
以6个月到6岁肺炎患儿尿液为样本,采用基于气相色谱与质谱联用技术(GC-MS)的代谢组学方法,研究肺炎患儿尿液内源性代谢产物的变化及其易感性的发病机制。收集不同感染次数的肺炎患儿尿液样本,包括正常儿童组29例、单次感染肺炎患儿组35...以6个月到6岁肺炎患儿尿液为样本,采用基于气相色谱与质谱联用技术(GC-MS)的代谢组学方法,研究肺炎患儿尿液内源性代谢产物的变化及其易感性的发病机制。收集不同感染次数的肺炎患儿尿液样本,包括正常儿童组29例、单次感染肺炎患儿组35例、多次感染肺炎患儿组31例,分析获得肺炎患儿尿液代谢轮廓;同时对所得数据进行主成分分析(PCA)及偏最小二乘法-判别分析(PLS-DA)等多元统计分析,综合单因素方差分析及倍数(Fold change,FC)变化分析结果,最终筛选并通过Fiehn-Lib等数据库鉴定丝氨酸、组氨酸、脯氨酸、正亮氨酸、谷氨酰胺、硬脂酸、缬氨酸和异亮氨酸、乳糖醛酸等在正常儿童组与肺炎患儿组之间有代谢差异(p value adjusted by FDR<0.05)且FC>5,吲哚-3-乙酸、肌酸、乙醇胺、甘露糖基甘油酸和果糖在不同感染次数肺炎组之间具有差异性(p value adjusted by FDR<0.05)。实验结果表明,肺炎患儿易感性体质存在差异性代谢物,这些代谢物主要通过氨基酸及糖代谢对肺炎易感性产生影响。展开更多
文摘For electronic microscopic observation, we found SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells were different from non-transformed cells. In SSV-transformed NIH 3T3 cells nuclei cytoplasma ratio was increased and in cytoplasma the ribosomes (polyribosomes were attached to the swollen rough endoplasmic reticulum. It was likely that ribosomes were lined together functionally and structionally to produce specific protein (PDGF-like protein).
文摘In his beautiful book,Consilience:The Unity of Knowledge,the eminent biologist Edward O Wilson,advocates the need for integration and reconciliation across the sciences.He defines consilience as“literally a‘jumping together’of knowledge with a linking of facts…to create a common groundwork of explanation”.It is the premise of this paper that as much as basic biomedical research is in need of data generation using the latest available techniques–unifying available knowledge is just as critical.This involves the necessity to resolve contradictory findings,reduce silos,and acknowledge complexity.We take the cornea and the lens as case studies of our premise.Specifically,in this perspective,we discuss the conflicting and fragmented information on protein aggregation,oxidative damage,and fibrosis.These are fields of study that are integrally tied to anterior segment research.Our goal is to highlight the vital need for Wilson’s consilience and unity of knowledge which in turn should lead to enhanced rigor and reproducibility,and most importantly,to greater understanding and not simply knowing.
文摘Lysosomes are discrete organelles that act as recycling centers for extracellular and intracellular materials,playing a pivotal role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.Their acidic environment,maintained by numerous hydrolytic enzymes,facilitates substrate degradation.Dysfunction in lysosomal processes can lead to abnormal substrate degradation,significantly impacting cellular homeostasis.High energy-demanding cells,such as post-mitotic neurons,are especially vulnerable to these changes,often resulting in neurological diseases.Autophagy,a conserved catabolic process,requires extensive lysosomal utilization.It plays a key role in removing unnecessary intracellular components,ensuring cellular homeostasis,and promoting cell survival during stress conditions such as starvation,infection,or cellular damage.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.U22A20259,12102140)the Shenzhen Basic Science Research(No.JCYJ20200109110006136)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M721258).We also thank the Analytical and Testing Center of Huazhong University of Science&Technology.
文摘Compared with traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic devices,optoacoustic devices have unique advantages such as a simple preparation process,anti-electromagnetic interference,and wireless long-distance power supply.However,current optoacoustic devices remain limited due to a low damage threshold and energy conversion efficiency,which seriously hinder their widespread applications.In this study,using a self-healing polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS,Fe-Hpdca-PDMS)and carbon nanotube composite,a flexible optoacoustic patch is developed,which possesses the self-healing capability at room temperature,and can even recover from damage induced by cutting or laser irradiation.Moreover,this patch can generate high-intensity ultrasound(>25 MPa)without the focusing structure.The laser damage threshold is greater than 183.44 mJ cm^(-2),and the optoacoustic energy conversion efficiency reaches a major achievement at 10.66×10^(-3),compared with other carbon-based nanomaterials and PDMS composites.This patch is also been successfully examined in the application of acoustic flow,thrombolysis,and wireless energy harvesting.All findings in this study provides new insight into designing and fabricating of novel ultrasound devices for biomedical applications.
文摘Mechanisms regulating neurogenesis involve broad and complex processes that represent intriguing therapeutic targets in the field of regenerative medicine.One influential factor guiding neural stem cell proliferation and cellular differentiation during neurogenesis are epigenetic mechanisms.We present an overview of epigenetic mechanisms including chromatin structure and histone modifications;and discuss novel roles of two histone modifiers,Ezh2 and Suv4-20h1/Suv4-20h2(collectively referred to as Suv4-20h),in neurodevelopment and neurogenesis.This review will focus on broadly reviewing epigenetic regulatory components,the roles of epigenetic components during neurogenesis,and potential applications in regenerative medicine.
文摘Brain damage sustained from repeated blows in boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports has serious physical and mental health consequences. The degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), presents clinically with memory loss, aggression, difficulty in rational thinking and other cognitive problems. This spectrum, which mimics Alzheimer’s disease, is diagnosed post-mortem through a brain biopsy in many professional athletes. However, little is known about the process of development and how to identify vulnerable individuals who may be on course for developing CTE. Boxing is a sport that has a severe toll on athletes’ health, primarily on their brain health and function. This review addresses the concerns of brain injury, describes the pathologies that manifest in multiple scales, e.g., molecular and cognitive, and also proposes possible diagnostic and prognostic markers to characterize the early onset of CTE along with the aim to identify a starting point for future precautions and interventions.
基金the NIH/NINDS Intramural Research Program (to WL)the Starting Grant of Excellent Talents from Xuzhou Medical University (to KW)。
文摘Sleep is a widely expressed behavior across the animal kingdom. In addition to the numerous health benefits that are associated with sleep, it is believed that sleep plays a pivotal role in mental processes such as learning and memory. Indeed, it has been demonstrated that learning and memory benefit from sleep, whereas sleep loss causes cognitive impairment(Rasch and Born, 2013). Changing the strength of synapses.
基金supported by A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the Open-End Funds of the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening[HY202105]。
文摘Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene have been found to be associated with reduced enzyme activity and related to folic acid intake in relevant populations[1].
文摘以6个月到6岁肺炎患儿尿液为样本,采用基于气相色谱与质谱联用技术(GC-MS)的代谢组学方法,研究肺炎患儿尿液内源性代谢产物的变化及其易感性的发病机制。收集不同感染次数的肺炎患儿尿液样本,包括正常儿童组29例、单次感染肺炎患儿组35例、多次感染肺炎患儿组31例,分析获得肺炎患儿尿液代谢轮廓;同时对所得数据进行主成分分析(PCA)及偏最小二乘法-判别分析(PLS-DA)等多元统计分析,综合单因素方差分析及倍数(Fold change,FC)变化分析结果,最终筛选并通过Fiehn-Lib等数据库鉴定丝氨酸、组氨酸、脯氨酸、正亮氨酸、谷氨酰胺、硬脂酸、缬氨酸和异亮氨酸、乳糖醛酸等在正常儿童组与肺炎患儿组之间有代谢差异(p value adjusted by FDR<0.05)且FC>5,吲哚-3-乙酸、肌酸、乙醇胺、甘露糖基甘油酸和果糖在不同感染次数肺炎组之间具有差异性(p value adjusted by FDR<0.05)。实验结果表明,肺炎患儿易感性体质存在差异性代谢物,这些代谢物主要通过氨基酸及糖代谢对肺炎易感性产生影响。
