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J Environ Sci (China) ; 147: 462-473, 2025 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39003062

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Lake Baiyangdian is one of China's largest macrophyte - derived lakes, facing severe challenges related to water quality maintenance and eutrophication prevention. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) was a huge carbon pool and its abundance, property, and transformation played important roles in the biogeochemical cycle and energy flow in lake ecosystems. In this study, Lake Baiyangdian was divided into four distinct areas: Unartificial Area (UA), Village Area (VA), Tourism Area (TA), and Breeding Area (BA). We examined the diversity of DOM properties and sources across these functional areas. Our findings reveal that DOM in this lake is predominantly composed of protein - like substances, as determined by excitation - emission matrix and parallel factor analysis (EEM - PARAFAC). Notably, the exogenous tyrosine-like component C1 showed a stronger presence in VA and BA compared to UA and TA. Ultrahigh - resolution mass spectrometry (FT - ICR MS) unveiled a similar DOM molecular composition pattern across different functional areas due to the high relative abundances of lignan compounds, suggesting that macrophytes significantly influence the material structure of DOM. DOM properties exhibited specific associations with water quality indicators in various functional areas, as indicated by the Mantel test. The connections between DOM properties and NO3N and NH3N were more pronounced in VA and BA than in UA and TA. Our results underscore the viability of using DOM as an indicator for more precise and scientific water quality management.


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Monitoreo del Ambiente , Lagos , Lagos/química , China , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Eutrofización , Sustancias Húmicas/análisis , Calidad del Agua , Espectrometría de Masas/métodos , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Ecosistema
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 20555, 2024 09 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39232183

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Abnormal expression of circRNAs has been observed in different types of carcinomas, and they play significant roles in the biology of these cancers. Nevertheless, the clinical relevance and functional mechanisms of the majority of circRNAs implicated in breast cancer progression remain unclear. The primary objective of our investigation is to uncover new circRNAs in breast cancer and elucidate the underlying mechanisms by which they exert their effects. The circRNA expression profile data for breast cancer and RNA-sequencing data were acquired from distinct public databases. Differentially expressed circRNAs and mRNA were identified through fold change filtering. The establishment of the competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) network relied on the interplay between circular RNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs. The hub genes were identified from the protein-protein interaction (PPI) regulatory network using the CytoHubba plugin in Cytoscape. Moreover, the expression levels and prognostic value of these hub genes in the PPI network were assessed using the GEPIA and Kaplan-Meier plotter databases. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was used to identified the expression and intracellular localization of hsa_circ_0059665 by using the tissue microarray. Transwell analysis and CCK-8 analysis were performed to assess the invasion, migration, and proliferation abilities of breast cancer cells. Additionally, we investigated the interactions between hsa_circ_0059665 and miR-602 through various methods, including FISH, RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP), and luciferase reporter assay. Rescue experiments were conducted to determine the potential regulatory role of hsa_circ_0059665 in breast cancer progression. A total of 252 differentially expressed circRNAs were identified. Among them, 246 circRNAs were up-regulated, while 6 circRNAs were down-regulated. Based on prediction and screening of circRNA-miRNA and miRNA-mRNA binding sites, we constructed a network consisting of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA interactions. In addition, we constructed a Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network and identified six hub genes. Moreover, the expression levels of these six hub genes in breast cancer tissues were found to be significantly lower. Furthermore, the survival analysis results revealed a significant correlation between low expression levels of KIT, FGF2, NTRK2, CAV1, LEP and poorer prognosis in breast cancer patients. The FISH experiment results indicated that hsa_circ_0059665 exhibits significant downregulation in breast cancer, and its decreased expression is linked to poor prognosis in breast cancer patients. Functional in vitro experiments revealed that overexpression of hsa_circ_0059665 can inhibit proliferation, migration and invasion abilities of breast cancer cells. Further molecular mechanism studies showed that hsa_circ_0059665 exerts its anticancer gene role by acting as a molecular sponge for miR-602. In our study, we constructed and analyzed a circRNA-related ceRNA regulatory network and found that hsa_circ_0059665 can act as a sponge for miR-602 and inhibit the proliferation, invasion and migration of breast cancer cells.


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , MicroARNs , ARN Circular , Humanos , ARN Circular/genética , ARN Circular/metabolismo , MicroARNs/genética , MicroARNs/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama/genética , Neoplasias de la Mama/patología , Neoplasias de la Mama/metabolismo , Femenino , Redes Reguladoras de Genes , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Mapas de Interacción de Proteínas/genética , Proliferación Celular/genética , Línea Celular Tumoral , Pronóstico , Movimiento Celular/genética , Células MCF-7
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Toxicol Appl Pharmacol ; : 117103, 2024 Sep 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39278550

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is among the most aggressive hematological malignancies and patients are commonly treated with combinatorial immunochemotherapies such as R-CHOP. Till now, the prognoses are still variable and unsatisfactory, depending on the molecular subtype and the treatment response. Developing effective and tolerable new agents is always urgently needed, and compounds from a natural source have gained increasing attentions. Wogonin is an active flavonoid extracted from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi and has shown extensive antitumor potentials. However, the therapeutic effect of wogonin on DLBCL remains unknown. Here, we found that treatment with wogonin dose- and time-dependently reduced the viability in a panel of established DLBCL cell lines. The cytotoxicity of wogonin was mediated through apoptosis induction, along with the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and the downregulation of BCL-2, MCL-1, and BCL-xL. In terms of the mechanism, wogonin inhibited the PI3K and MAPK pathways, as evidenced by the clear decline in the phosphorylation of AKT, GSK3ß, S6, ERK, and P38. Furthermore, the combination of wogonin and the BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax elicited synergistically enhanced killing effect on DLBCL cells regardless of their molecular subtypes. Finally, administration of wogonin significantly impeded the progression of the DLBCL tumor in a xenograft animal model without obvious side effects. Taken together, the present study suggests a promising potential of wogonin in the treatment of DLBCL patients either as monotherapy or an adjuvant for venetoclax-based combinations.

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Sleep Med Rev ; 77: 101965, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39137553

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Two researchers independently assessed studies published up to February 5, 2023, across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, to investigate the associations of sleep traits with cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as with cardiovascular diseases. Fourteen systematic reviews consisting of 23 meta-analyses, and 11 Mendelian randomization (MR) studies were included in this study. Short sleep duration was associated with a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), hypertension, stroke, and coronary heart disease (CHD) in observational studies, while a causal role was only demonstrated in obesity, hypertension, and CHD by MR. Similarly, long sleep duration showed connections with a higher risk of obesity, T2D, hypertension, stroke, and CHD in observational studies, none was supported by MR analysis. Both observational and MR studies indicated heightened risks of hypertension, stroke, and CHD in relation to insomnia. Napping was linked to elevated risks of T2D and CHD in observational studies, with MR analysis confirming a causal role in T2D. Additionally, snoring was correlated with increased risks of stroke and CHD in both observational and MR studies. This work consolidates existing evidence on a causal relationship between sleep characteristics and cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as cardiovascular diseases.


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Factores de Riesgo Cardiometabólico , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares , Análisis de la Aleatorización Mendeliana , Sueño , Humanos , Sueño/fisiología , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/genética , Estudios Observacionales como Asunto , Obesidad/complicaciones , Obesidad/genética , Hipertensión/genética , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Factores de Riesgo
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BMC Cancer ; 24(1): 1062, 2024 Aug 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39198804

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BACKGROUND: Intestinal obstruction represents a severe intestinal disease associated with higher mortality rates. However, the determinants of mortality in patients with intestinal obstruction remain inadequately understood. This study sought to elucidate the potential risk factors associated with mortality in the context of intestinal obstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 227 patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction at the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, spanning the period from September 7, 2022, to January 7, 2023. The primary endpoint of the study was mortality within four weeks following discharge. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to evaluate the risk factors associated with mortality outcomes. RESULTS: A cohort of 227 patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction (median age, 59.02 years [IQR, 48.95-70.85 years]) was included in our study. Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) and COVID-19 were identified as independent risk factors for mortality among these patients. Notably, the mortality rate increased significantly to 38.46% when MBO was concomitant with COVID-19. Furthermore, postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) (OR, 54.21 [death]; 95% CI, 3.17-926.31), gastric cancer (OR, 9.71 [death]; 95% CI, 1.38-68.18), VTE (Caprini Score ≥ 5) (OR, 7.64 [death]; 95% CI, 1.37-42.51), and COVID-19 (OR, 5.72 [death]; 95% CI, 1.01-32.29) were all determined to be independent risk factors for postoperative mortality. Additionally, gastric cancer could have emerged as one of the most severe risk factors for mortality in individuals with intestinal obstruction within the cohort of cancer patients, of which gastric cancer exhibited higher mortality rates compared to individuals with other forms of cancer. CONCLUSION: The study identifies MBO, gastric cancer, COVID-19, PPC, and VTE as potential risk factors for mortality in cases of intestinal obstruction. These findings highlight the necessity for continuous monitoring of indicators related to these mortality risk factors and their associated complications, thereby offering valuable insights for the management and treatment of intestinal obstruction.


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COVID-19 , Obstrucción Intestinal , Humanos , Obstrucción Intestinal/mortalidad , Obstrucción Intestinal/etiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Femenino , COVID-19/complicaciones , COVID-19/mortalidad , Anciano , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , SARS-CoV-2 , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/mortalidad , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Neoplasias Gástricas/mortalidad , Neoplasias Gástricas/complicaciones
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AAPS PharmSciTech ; 25(7): 196, 2024 Aug 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39174848

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In this study, N, N '-bis {4- [(α-L- rhamnosyloxy) benzyl]} thiourea (PG-1), a phenolic glycoside compound was purified from Moringa seed. The PG-1 has attracted extensive attention due to its anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic properties. However, some of its physicochemical properties such as oral bioavailability has not been studied. Herein, a highly purified PG-1 was extracted and incorporated in multiple layered liposomes (PG-1-L) to avoid its burst release and enhance oral bioavailability. After appropriate characterization, it was discovered that the obtained PG-1-L was stable, homogeneous and well dispersed with the average particle size being 89.26 ± 0.23 nm. Importantly, the in vitro release and in vivo oral bioavailability of PG-1-L were significantly improved compared with PG-1. In addition, MTT results showed that compared with the free PG-1, PG-1-L displayed obvious inhibitory effect on the HepG2 cells, while the inhibitory effect on healthy non-malignant 3T6 and LO-2 cells was not significant, indicating that PG-1-L had high safety. In conclusion, PG-1-L can be used as a promising delivery system and an ideal novel approach to improve the oral bioavailability and anticancer activity of PG-1.


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Disponibilidad Biológica , Glicósidos , Liposomas , Moringa oleifera , Fenoles , Semillas , Moringa oleifera/química , Semillas/química , Humanos , Glicósidos/química , Glicósidos/administración & dosificación , Glicósidos/farmacología , Glicósidos/aislamiento & purificación , Animales , Células Hep G2 , Fenoles/administración & dosificación , Fenoles/química , Fenoles/aislamiento & purificación , Fenoles/farmacocinética , Tamaño de la Partícula , Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos/métodos , Ratones , Masculino , Ratas , Administración Oral , Química Farmacéutica/métodos , Ratas Sprague-Dawley
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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; : e2400584, 2024 Aug 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39206808

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Suppressor of Mek1 (Smek1) is a regulatory subunit of protein phosphatase 4. Genome-wide association studies have shown the protective effect of SMEK1 in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the physiological and pathological roles of Smek1 in AD and other tauopathies are largely unclear. Here, the role of Smek1 in preventing neurodegeneration is investigated in tauopathy. Smek1 is downregulated in the aged human brain. Through single-cell sequencing, a novel neuronal cluster is identified that possesses neurodegenerative characteristics in Smek1-/- mice. Smek1 deficiency caused markedly more severe motor and cognitive impairments in mice, as well as neuronal loss, gliosis, and tau hyperphosphorylation at major glycogen synthase kinase 3ß (Gsk3ß) sites. Protein-protein interaction analysis revealed that the Ran-binding domain (RanBD) in the N-terminus of Smek1 facilitated binding with kinesin family member 2A (Kif2a). Depletion of Smek1 resulted in cytoplasmic aggregation of Kif2a, axon outgrowth defects, and impaired mitochondrial axonal trafficking. Downregulation of Kif2a markedly attenuated tau hyperphosphorylation and axon outgrowth defects in shSmek1 cells. For the first time, this study demonstrates that Smek1 deficiency progressively induces neurodegeneration by exacerbating tau pathology and mitochondrial dysfunction in an age-dependent manner.

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J Autoimmun ; 148: 103294, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39084084

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BACKGROUND: While multiple sclerosis (MS) affects less than 1 % of the general population, immune mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) collectively influence 5-10 % of the population. Understanding familial co-aggregation of MS and other IMIDs carries important clinical and public health implications that will enable early detection and personalized treatment. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the familial association between MS and other IMIDs and to quantify their shared genetic basis. DESIGN: Register-based multi-generational nested case-control familial co-aggregation study and genetic correlation study. SETTING: Sweden. PARTICIPANTS: 24,995 individuals with MS matched with 253,870 controls and 1,283,502 first-degree relatives (mothers, fathers, full siblings, and offspring) for familial co-aggregation analysis; population of European ancestry for genetic correlation analysis. MEASUREMENTS: Logistic regressions with adjustment for covariates were used to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) of developing MS in individuals with first-degree relatives diagnosed with IMIDs compared to those without such family history. Pairwise genome-wide genetic correlations were estimated with linkage-disequilibrium score regression. RESULTS: We observed an OR for familial co-aggregation of MS of 1.09 (95 % confidence interval (95%CI) = 1.07-1.11) in families with IMIDs history compared to families without. The association remained broadly consistent after stratification by sex concordance of relative pairs and by kinships. 18 IMID subtypes showed a familial association with MS, 7 of which including other acute widespread myelin destruction, encephalitis or myelitis or encephalomyelitis, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune thyroid diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, other inflammatory system diseases, and sarcoidosis withstood multiple correction. Genetic correlations further revealed a shared genetic basis between 7 IMID subtypes with MS. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated a modest familial co-aggregation of MS with several IMIDs, and such association is likely due to shared genetic factors.


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Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Esclerosis Múltiple , Humanos , Suecia/epidemiología , Esclerosis Múltiple/genética , Esclerosis Múltiple/epidemiología , Esclerosis Múltiple/etiología , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Persona de Mediana Edad , Sistema de Registros , Estudio de Asociación del Genoma Completo , Oportunidad Relativa , Inflamación/genética
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Neurochem Int ; 178: 105806, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39025366

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It has been demonstrated that an enriched environment (EE) treatment can alter neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative diseases. However, the role of EE treatment in ischemic stroke remains unclear. Previous findings have revealed that EE treatment can promote cerebral activin-receptor-like-kinase-5 (ALK5) expression after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. ALK5 has been identified as a potential mediator of neuroplasticity through its modulation of Smad2/3 and Gadd45ß. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether EE treatment could promote neurofunctional recovery by regulating the ALK5/Smad2/3/Gadd45ß pathway. The study utilized the rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R). The ALK5/Smad2/3/Gadd45ß signaling pathway changes were evaluated using western blotting (WB). Brain injury was assessed by infarct volume and neurobehavioral scores. The effect of EE treatment on neurogenesis was evaluated using Doublecortin (DCX) and Nestin, axonal plasticity with biotinylated dextran amine (BDA) nerve tracing, and dendritic plasticity was assessed using Golgi-Cox staining. EE treatment has been demonstrated to modulate the Smad2/3/Gadd45ß pathway by regulating the expression of ALK5. The protective effects of EE treatment on brain infarct volume, neurological function, newborn neurons, dendritic and axonal plasticity following cerebral I/R injury were counteracted by ALK5 silencing. EE treatment can enhance neurofunctional recovery after cerebral I/R injury, which is achieved by regulating the ALK5/Smad2/3/Gadd45ß signaling pathway to promote neuroplasticity.


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Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Receptor Tipo I de Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta , Daño por Reperfusión , Transducción de Señal , Proteína Smad2 , Animales , Masculino , Transducción de Señal/fisiología , Proteína Smad2/metabolismo , Ratas , Receptor Tipo I de Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta/metabolismo , Daño por Reperfusión/metabolismo , Recuperación de la Función/fisiología , Proteína Doblecortina , Proteína smad3/metabolismo , Isquemia Encefálica/metabolismo , Ambiente , Infarto de la Arteria Cerebral Media/metabolismo , Plasticidad Neuronal/fisiología , Proteinas GADD45 , Antígenos de Diferenciación
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Int J Nanomedicine ; 19: 7049-7069, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39011388

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Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) technology, as a powerful analytical tool, plays a crucial role in the preparation, performance evaluation, and biomedical applications of nanoparticles due to its real-time, label-free, and highly sensitive detection capabilities. In the nanoparticle preparation process, SPR technology can monitor synthesis reactions and surface modifications in real-time, optimizing preparation techniques and conditions. SPR enables precise measurement of interactions between nanoparticles and biomolecules, including binding affinities and kinetic parameters, thereby assessing nanoparticle performance. In biomedical applications, SPR technology is extensively used in the study of drug delivery systems, biomarker detection for disease diagnosis, and nanoparticle-biomolecule interactions. This paper reviews the latest advancements in SPR technology for nanoparticle preparation, performance evaluation, and biomedical applications, discussing its advantages and challenges in biomedical applications, and forecasting future development directions.


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Nanopartículas , Resonancia por Plasmón de Superficie , Resonancia por Plasmón de Superficie/métodos , Nanopartículas/química , Humanos , Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos/métodos
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J Med Virol ; 96(8): e29812, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39056206

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Currently, the emergence of the endemic Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation still poses a serious threat to public health. However, it remains elusive about the role of fecal microbiota transplantation in treating COVID-19. We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial enrolling a cohort of 40 COVID-19 patients with mild-moderate symptoms. Our results showed that fecal microbiota transplantation provided an amelioration in diarrhoea (p = 0.026) of digestive system and depression (p = 0.006) of neuropsychiatric-related symptom in COVID-19 patients, respectively. Meanwhile, we found that the number of patients with diarrhoea decreased from 19 to 0 on day 7 after fecal microbiota transplantation treatment, and it was statistically changed compared to the placebo group (p = 0.047). Of note, the serum concentration of aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase ratio (AST/ALT, fecal microbiota transplantation, pre vs. post: 0.966 vs. 0.817), a biomarker for predicting long COVID-19, was significantly reduced by fecal microbiota transplantation. In all, our study supports that fecal microbiota transplantation could be a novel therapeutic strategy for COVID-19 patients with diarrhoea and depressive symptoms, which is potentially valuable in ameliorating long COVID-19 symptoms.


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COVID-19 , Depresión , Diarrea , Trasplante de Microbiota Fecal , Humanos , Trasplante de Microbiota Fecal/métodos , COVID-19/terapia , COVID-19/complicaciones , Diarrea/terapia , Diarrea/microbiología , Diarrea/virología , Masculino , Femenino , Método Doble Ciego , Persona de Mediana Edad , Depresión/terapia , Estudios Prospectivos , Adulto , Anciano , Heces/microbiología , Heces/virología , SARS-CoV-2 , Resultado del Tratamiento , Aspartato Aminotransferasas/sangre , Microbioma Gastrointestinal
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Molecules ; 29(14)2024 Jul 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39064908

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Adult neurogenesis involves the generation of functional neurons from neural progenitor cells, which have the potential to complement and restore damaged neurons and neural circuits. Therefore, the development of drugs that stimulate neurogenesis represents a promising strategy in stem cell therapy and neural regeneration, greatly facilitating the reconstruction of neural circuits in cases of neurodegeneration and brain injury. Our study reveals that compound A5, previously designed and synthesized by our team, exhibits remarkable neuritogenic activities, effectively inducing neurogenesis in neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs). Subsequently, transcriptome analysis using high-throughput Illumina RNA-seq technology was performed to further elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms by which Compound A5 promotes neurogenesis. Notably, comparative transcriptome analysis showed that the up-regulated genes were mainly associated with neurogenesis, and the down-regulated genes were mainly concerned with cell cycle progression. Furthermore, we confirmed that Compound A5 significantly affected the expression of transcription factors related to neurogenesis and cell cycle regulatory proteins. Collectively, these findings identify a new compound with neurogenic activity and may provide insights into drug discovery for neural repair and regeneration.


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Ciclo Celular , Hidrazonas , Células-Madre Neurales , Neurogénesis , Neurogénesis/efectos de los fármacos , Células-Madre Neurales/efectos de los fármacos , Células-Madre Neurales/metabolismo , Células-Madre Neurales/citología , Animales , Ciclo Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Hidrazonas/farmacología , Hidrazonas/química , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Regulación hacia Arriba/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Transcriptoma , Regulación de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos , Diferenciación Celular/efectos de los fármacos
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BMJ Open ; 14(7): e078992, 2024 Jul 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39067887

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BACKGROUND: Pneumoconiosis mostly combines pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, among which pulmonary heart disease (PHD) is of major concern due to its significant impact on the survival of pneumoconiosis patients. White cell count (WCC), red cell distribution width (RDW) and platelet parameters are thought to affect inflammatory responses and may be predictors of various cardiovascular diseases. However, very few studies have focused on PHD. OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship between baseline complete blood count parameters (WCC, RDW, platelet parameters) and the risk of incident PHD in pneumoconiosis patients. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study. SETTING: This was a single-centre, retrospective cohort study that used data from an Occupational Disease Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 946 pneumoconiosis patients from January 2012 to November 2021 were included in the study. Female patients and patients who had PHD, coronary heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, oncological disease, multiple organ dysfunction, AIDS at baseline and follow-up time of less than 6 months were also excluded. OUTCOME MEASURES: We identified PHD according to the patient's discharge diagnosis. We constructed Cox proportional hazard regression models to assess the HR of incident PHD in pneumoconiosis, as well as 95% CIs. RESULTS: In the multiple Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, platelet count (PLT) and plateletcrit (PCT) above the median at baseline were associated with an increased risk of PHD in pneumoconiosis with adjusted HR of 1.52 (95% CI 1.09 to 2.12) and 1.42 (95% CI 1.02 to 1.99), respectively. CONCLUSION: Higher baseline PLT and PCT are associated with a higher risk of PHD in pneumoconiosis.


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Neumoconiosis , Enfermedad Cardiopulmonar , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Neumoconiosis/sangre , Neumoconiosis/epidemiología , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , China/epidemiología , Anciano , Recuento de Células Sanguíneas , Enfermedad Cardiopulmonar/sangre , Enfermedad Cardiopulmonar/epidemiología , Factores de Riesgo , Índices de Eritrocitos , Modelos de Riesgos Proporcionales , Recuento de Plaquetas , Incidencia
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(29): 38111-38123, 2024 Jul 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39007495

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The catalytic deoxygenation of phenolic compounds is a crucial step in the valorization of biomass resources, which can effectively enhance the heating value and stability of primary biofuel. In this study, the catalytic mechanism of four Heusler alloy catalysts for the direct deoxidation pathway of phenol was studied through electronic structure regulation by element occupation. We found that Heusler alloys catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic activity in the dissociation activation of H2 and the cleavage of aryl hydroxyl bond (CAr-OH) bonds. The energy barriers for the direct cleavage of the CAr-OH bond in phenol on Ni2MoAl, Co2MoAl, Ni2NbAl and Ni2MoGa catalysts are 0.86, 0.95, 1.09, and 1.28 eV, respectively. And Y element of the X2YZ catalyst has a significant impact on this reaction, while the X element has a complex influence on the hydrogenation step of the unsaturated benzene ring. Microkinetic analysis further substantiates that the phenol (CAr-OH) bond cleavage step in the reaction exhibits a fast reaction rate and high extent of reaction. The reaction of hydroxyl hydrogenation to produce water exhibits the highest energy barrier, serving as the rate-determining step of the entire reaction. This issue could potentially be addressed by further fine-tuning the electronic structure.

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Bioresour Technol ; 406: 131059, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38950832

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Bio-oil derived from biomass fast pyrolysis can be upgraded to gasoline and diesel alternatives by catalytic hydrodeoxygenation (HDO). Here, the novel nitrogen-doped carbon-alumina hybrid supported cobalt (Co/NCAn, n = 1, 2.5, 5) catalyst is established by a coagulation bath technique. The optimized Co/NCA2.5 catalyst presented 100 % conversion of guaiacol, high selectivity to cyclohexane (93.6 %), and extremely high deoxygenation degree (97.3 %), respectively. Therein, the formation of cyclohexanol was facilitated by stronger binding energy and greater charge transfer between Co and NC which was unraveled by density functional theory calculations. In addition, the appropriate amount of Lewis acid sites enhanced the cleavage of the C-O bond in cyclohexanol, finally resulting in a remarkable selectivity for cyclohexane. Finally, the Co/NCA2.5 catalyst also exhibited excellent selectivity (93.1 %) for high heating value hydrocarbon fuel in crude bio-oil HDO. This work provides a theoretical basis on N dopants collaborating alumina hybrid catalysts for efficient HDO reaction.


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Óxido de Aluminio , Biocombustibles , Carbono , Cobalto , Nitrógeno , Cobalto/química , Catálisis , Óxido de Aluminio/química , Nitrógeno/química , Carbono/química , Ciclohexanos/química , Aceites de Plantas , Polifenoles
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1424385, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38868764

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The nuclear-encoded mitochondrial protein Tu translation elongation factor, mitochondrial (TUFM) is well-known for its role in mitochondrial protein translation. Originally discovered in yeast, TUFM demonstrates significant evolutionary conservation from prokaryotes to eukaryotes. Dysregulation of TUFM has been associated with mitochondrial disorders. Although early hypothesis suggests that TUFM is localized within mitochondria, recent studies identify its presence in the cytoplasm, with this subcellular distribution being linked to distinct functions of TUFM. Significantly, in addition to its established function in mitochondrial protein quality control, recent research indicates a broader involvement of TUFM in the regulation of programmed cell death processes (e.g., autophagy, apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis) and its diverse roles in viral infection, cancer, and other disease conditions. This review seeks to offer a current summary of TUFM's biological functions and its complex regulatory mechanisms in human health and disease. Insight into these intricate pathways controlled by TUFM may lead to the potential development of targeted therapies for a range of human diseases.


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Mitocondrias , Humanos , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , Animales , Factor Tu de Elongación Peptídica/metabolismo , Proteínas Mitocondriales/metabolismo , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Neoplasias/inmunología , Neoplasias/patología , Enfermedades Mitocondriales/metabolismo , Apoptosis , Autofagia
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J Bone Miner Res ; 39(7): 918-928, 2024 Aug 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38843381

RESUMEN

Although the negative association of tobacco smoking with osteoporosis is well-documented, little is known regarding the shared genetic basis underlying these conditions. In this study, we aim to investigate a shared genetic architecture between smoking and heel estimated bone mineral density (eBMD), a reliable proxy for osteoporosis. We conducted a comprehensive genome-wide cross-trait analysis to identify genetic correlation, pleiotropic loci and causal relationship of smoking with eBMD, leveraging summary statistics of the hitherto largest genome-wide association studies conducted in European ancestry for smoking initiation (Nsmoker = 1 175 108, Nnonsmoker = 1 493 921), heaviness (cigarettes per day, N = 618 489), cessation (Ncurrent smoker = 304 244, Nformer smoker = 843 028), and eBMD (N = 426 824). A significant negative global genetic correlation was found for smoking cessation and eBMD (${r}_g$ = -0.051, P = 0.01), while we failed to identify a significant global genetic correlation of smoking initiation or heaviness with eBMD. Partitioning the whole genome into independent blocks, we observed 6 significant shared local signals for smoking and eBMD, with 22q13.1 showing the strongest regional genetic correlation. Such a genetic overlap was further supported by 71 pleiotropic loci identified in the cross-trait meta-analysis. Mendelian randomization identified no causal effect of smoking initiation (beta = -0.003 g/cm2, 95% CI = -0.033 to 0.027) or heaviness (beta = -0.017 g/cm2, 95% CI = -0.072 to 0.038) on eBMD, but a putative causal effect of genetic predisposition to being a current smoker was associated with a lower eBMD compared to former smokers (beta = -0.100 g/cm2, 95% CI = -0.181 to -0.018). Our study demonstrates a pronounced biological pleiotropy as well as a putative causal link between current smoking status and eBMD, providing novel insights into the primary prevention and modifiable intervention of osteoporosis by advocating individuals to avoid, reduce or quit smoking as early as possible.


We conducted a comprehensive genome-wide cross-trait analysis to investigate the shared genetic basis and causal relationship underlying smoking and osteoporosis. Our findings revealed that smoking and eBMD are inherently linked through biological pleiotropy. Importantly, our study discovered that quitting smoking significantly reduced the risk of lower eBMD. We recommend individuals to avoid, reduce, or quit smoking as early as possible to protect bone health.


Asunto(s)
Densidad Ósea , Estudio de Asociación del Genoma Completo , Fumar , Humanos , Densidad Ósea/genética , Fumar/genética , Fumar/efectos adversos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Osteoporosis/genética , Cese del Hábito de Fumar , Polimorfismo de Nucleótido Simple , Huesos/metabolismo
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