Zinc is a trace element involved in maintaining cellular structure and function.Although zinc is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH),there have been few reports on this association.This study aimed to ev...Zinc is a trace element involved in maintaining cellular structure and function.Although zinc is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH),there have been few reports on this association.This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between Zip14 and expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS)associated molecules in hypertrophied hearts of rats.Dahl salt-sensitive rats were fed a high salt diet to establish a left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH)rat model.RT-PCR was used to determine Zip14,activating transcription factor(ATF4),ATF6,x-box-binding protein 1(xBP1),C/EBP homologous protein(CHOP),immunoglobulin-binding protein(BiP)mRNA expression.Western blotting was used to evaluate Zip14,BiP,CHOP,GAPDH expression.Zinc levels were measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy.The results indicated that compared with the Control group,Zip14 mRNA and protein expression in LVH rat hearts were markedly increased(P<0.01).Zinc content in rat heart tissue was significantly increased in the LVH group compared with the Control group(P<0.05).ATF4,ATF6,xBP1 mRNA expressions were increased in LVH rat hearts compared with Control hearts(P<0.001).Compared with the Control group,CHOP and BiP mRNA and protein expression were markedly increased in LVH rat hearts(P<0.05,P<0.01).Linear regression models showed that Zip14 mRNA expressions were positively correlated with zinc concentration,ATF4 and ATF6 mRNA expressions in Control hearts(P=0.0005,P=0.0052,P=0.0026,respectively)and LVH rat hearts(P<0.0001,P=0.0119,P=0.0033,respectively).In conclusion,upregulation of Zip14 in LVH rat hearts correlated with zinc accumulation and induction of ERS.展开更多
Sepsis-associated encephalopathy(SAE),a major cerebral complication of sepsis,occurs in 70%of patients admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU).This condition can cause serious impairment of consciousness and is assoc...Sepsis-associated encephalopathy(SAE),a major cerebral complication of sepsis,occurs in 70%of patients admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU).This condition can cause serious impairment of consciousness and is associated with a high mortality rate.Thus far,several experimental screenings and radiological techniques(e.g.,electroencephalography)have been used for the non-invasive assessment of the structure and function of the brain in patients with SAE.Nevertheless,the pathogenesis of SAE is complicated and remains unclear.In the present article,we reviewed the currently available literature on the epidemiology,clinical manifestations,pathology,diagnosis,and management of SAE.However,currently,there is no ideal pharmacological treatment for SAE.Treatment targeting mitochondrial dysfunction may be useful in the management of SAE.展开更多
We present a study on a watt-level acousto-optically Q-switched Pr:YLF laser at three different repetition rates(10 kHz,20 kHz,and 50 kHz)for the first time,to the best of our knowledge.The corresponding average outpu...We present a study on a watt-level acousto-optically Q-switched Pr:YLF laser at three different repetition rates(10 kHz,20 kHz,and 50 kHz)for the first time,to the best of our knowledge.The corresponding average output powers and pulse widths were measured to be 1.14 W,1.2 W,and 1.32 W,and 40 ns,52 ns,and 80 ns,respectively.A maximum pulse energy of0.11 mJ was obtained,corresponding to a peak power of up to 2.8 kW at a repetition rate of 10 kHz.The simulated dynamics of a fast Q-switched Pr:YLF laser is in agreement with the experiment.The laser's ability to generate stable pulses with high peak power and short pulse width makes it highly desirable for various practical applications,such as laser machining and material processing.展开更多
We report continuous-wave deep red lasers at 696.6 and 698.6 nm in a Pr3+:YLF crystal pumped by an InGaN laser diode.A Lyot filter was inserted into the cavity as a birefringent filter to select wavelength;the lase...We report continuous-wave deep red lasers at 696.6 and 698.6 nm in a Pr3+:YLF crystal pumped by an InGaN laser diode.A Lyot filter was inserted into the cavity as a birefringent filter to select wavelength;the lasers at 696.6 and 698.6 nm were obtained with a maximum output power of 1.36 and 3.11 W,separately.To the best of our knowledge,the output powers of these two lasers are the highest to date,and this is the first scaling of the output power of the Pr3+:YLF laser to the watt level at around 696 nm.In addition,the corresponding theoretical analysis and simulation were carried out to explain the experimental phenomena.展开更多
基金supported by the key projects of Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.17JCZDJC34800).
摘要Zinc is a trace element involved in maintaining cellular structure and function.Although zinc is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH),there have been few reports on this association.This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between Zip14 and expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS)associated molecules in hypertrophied hearts of rats.Dahl salt-sensitive rats were fed a high salt diet to establish a left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH)rat model.RT-PCR was used to determine Zip14,activating transcription factor(ATF4),ATF6,x-box-binding protein 1(xBP1),C/EBP homologous protein(CHOP),immunoglobulin-binding protein(BiP)mRNA expression.Western blotting was used to evaluate Zip14,BiP,CHOP,GAPDH expression.Zinc levels were measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy.The results indicated that compared with the Control group,Zip14 mRNA and protein expression in LVH rat hearts were markedly increased(P<0.01).Zinc content in rat heart tissue was significantly increased in the LVH group compared with the Control group(P<0.05).ATF4,ATF6,xBP1 mRNA expressions were increased in LVH rat hearts compared with Control hearts(P<0.001).Compared with the Control group,CHOP and BiP mRNA and protein expression were markedly increased in LVH rat hearts(P<0.05,P<0.01).Linear regression models showed that Zip14 mRNA expressions were positively correlated with zinc concentration,ATF4 and ATF6 mRNA expressions in Control hearts(P=0.0005,P=0.0052,P=0.0026,respectively)and LVH rat hearts(P<0.0001,P=0.0119,P=0.0033,respectively).In conclusion,upregulation of Zip14 in LVH rat hearts correlated with zinc accumulation and induction of ERS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Number:82072209).
摘要Sepsis-associated encephalopathy(SAE),a major cerebral complication of sepsis,occurs in 70%of patients admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU).This condition can cause serious impairment of consciousness and is associated with a high mortality rate.Thus far,several experimental screenings and radiological techniques(e.g.,electroencephalography)have been used for the non-invasive assessment of the structure and function of the brain in patients with SAE.Nevertheless,the pathogenesis of SAE is complicated and remains unclear.In the present article,we reviewed the currently available literature on the epidemiology,clinical manifestations,pathology,diagnosis,and management of SAE.However,currently,there is no ideal pharmacological treatment for SAE.Treatment targeting mitochondrial dysfunction may be useful in the management of SAE.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61975168)。
摘要We present a study on a watt-level acousto-optically Q-switched Pr:YLF laser at three different repetition rates(10 kHz,20 kHz,and 50 kHz)for the first time,to the best of our knowledge.The corresponding average output powers and pulse widths were measured to be 1.14 W,1.2 W,and 1.32 W,and 40 ns,52 ns,and 80 ns,respectively.A maximum pulse energy of0.11 mJ was obtained,corresponding to a peak power of up to 2.8 kW at a repetition rate of 10 kHz.The simulated dynamics of a fast Q-switched Pr:YLF laser is in agreement with the experiment.The laser's ability to generate stable pulses with high peak power and short pulse width makes it highly desirable for various practical applications,such as laser machining and material processing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61975168)。
摘要We report continuous-wave deep red lasers at 696.6 and 698.6 nm in a Pr3+:YLF crystal pumped by an InGaN laser diode.A Lyot filter was inserted into the cavity as a birefringent filter to select wavelength;the lasers at 696.6 and 698.6 nm were obtained with a maximum output power of 1.36 and 3.11 W,separately.To the best of our knowledge,the output powers of these two lasers are the highest to date,and this is the first scaling of the output power of the Pr3+:YLF laser to the watt level at around 696 nm.In addition,the corresponding theoretical analysis and simulation were carried out to explain the experimental phenomena.