Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in s...Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in spinal cord injury.Previous studies have shown that microglia can promote neuronal survival by phagocytosing dead cells and debris and by releasing neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors.However,excessive activation of microglia can lead to persistent inflammation and contribute to the formation of glial scars,which hinder axonal regeneration.Despite this,the precise role and mechanisms of microglia during the acute phase of spinal cord injury remain controversial and poorly understood.To elucidate the role of microglia in spinal cord injury,we employed the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX5622 to deplete microglia.We observed that sustained depletion of microglia resulted in an expansion of the lesion area,downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,and impaired functional recovery after spinal cord injury.Next,we generated a transgenic mouse line with conditional overexpression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor specifically in microglia.We found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia increased angiogenesis and blood flow following spinal cord injury and facilitated the recovery of hindlimb motor function.Additionally,brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia reduced inflammation and neuronal apoptosis during the acute phase of spinal cord injury.Furthermore,through using specific transgenic mouse lines,TMEM119,and the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX73086,we demonstrated that the neuroprotective effects were predominantly due to brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia rather than macrophages.In conclusion,our findings suggest the critical role of microglia in the formation of protective glial scars.Depleting microglia is detrimental to recovery of spinal cord injury,whereas targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia represents a promising and novel therapeutic strategy to enhance motor function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury.展开更多
Strokes include both ischemic stroke,which is mediated by a blockade or reduction in the blood supply to the brain,and hemorrhagic stroke,which comprises intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage and is cha...Strokes include both ischemic stroke,which is mediated by a blockade or reduction in the blood supply to the brain,and hemorrhagic stroke,which comprises intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage and is characterized by bleeding within the brain.Stroke is a lifethreatening cerebrovascular condition characterized by intricate pathophysiological mechanisms,including oxidative stress,inflammation,mitochondrial dysfunction,and neuronal injury.Critical transcription factors,such as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and nuclear factor kappa B,play central roles in the progression of stroke.Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 is sensitive to changes in the cellular redox status and is crucial in protecting cells against oxidative damage,inflammatory responses,and cytotoxic agents.It plays a significant role in post-stroke neuroprotection and repair by influencing mitochondrial function,endoplasmic reticulum stress,and lysosomal activity and regulating metabolic pathways and cytokine expression.Conversely,nuclear factor-kappa B is closely associated with mitochondrial dysfunction,the generation of reactive oxygen species,oxidative stress exacerbation,and inflammation.Nuclear factor-kappa B contributes to neuronal injury,apoptosis,and immune responses following stroke by modulating cell adhesion molecules and inflammatory mediators.The interplay between these pathways,potentially involving crosstalk among various organelles,significantly influences stroke pathophysiology.Advancements in single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics have greatly improved our understanding of stroke pathogenesis and offer new opportunities for the development of targeted,individualized,cell typespecific treatments.In this review,we discuss the mechanisms underlying the involvement of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and nuclear factor-kappa B in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke,with an emphasis on their roles in oxidative stress,inflammation,and neuroprotection.展开更多
Interferon regulatory factor 1 is involved in many autoimmune conditions and is increased in patients with myasthenia gravis.However,its function in myasthenia gravis remains unclear.Herein,we explored the function of...Interferon regulatory factor 1 is involved in many autoimmune conditions and is increased in patients with myasthenia gravis.However,its function in myasthenia gravis remains unclear.Herein,we explored the function of interferon regulatory factor 1 in myasthenia gravis,with an aim to understand the underlying mechanisms.Patients with myasthenia gravis who had acetylcholine receptor antibodies were included in the study.Peripheral blood lymphocytes were extracted from the included patients,and B lymphocyte subsets were isolated.Next,T and B cells from peripheral blood were co-cultured to explore the interferon regulatory factor 1-related mechanisms in myasthenia gravis.Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments confirmed an interaction between interferon regulatory factor 1 and the CD180 promoter region.Dual-luciferase reporter gene confirmed the transcriptional activity of interferon regulatory factor 1 on CD180 promoter.In vitro results further indicated that interferon regulatory factor 1 promoted B cell activation and T cell differentiation via the inhibition of CD180.Interferon regulatory factor 1 recruited histone deacetylase 1 to inhibit CD180 transcription.Additionally,histone deacetylase 1 promoted B cell activation and T cell differentiation.Finally,in vitro experiments demonstrated that CD180 inhibited B cell activation and T cell differentiation by inhibiting the Toll-like receptor 4/mitogen-activated protein kinasesuclear factor-kappa B pathway.Collectively,our results suggest that interferon regulatory factor 1 enhances T cell differentiation by recruiting histone deacetylase 1 to block B cell CD180 transcription in myasthenia gravis via the Toll-like receptor 4/mitogen-activated protein kinasesuclear factor-kappa B pathway.Together,these findings indicate the important role of interferon regulatory factor 1 in myasthenia gravis and suggest its molecular mechanisms.They also provide new ideas and targets for diagnosing and treating myasthenia gravis,which will be both scientifically and clinically valuable.展开更多
The significant variation in plant regeneration efficiency between indica and japonica rice poses a major challenge for crop improvement.However,the molecular basis for this divergence remains largely unclear.In this ...The significant variation in plant regeneration efficiency between indica and japonica rice poses a major challenge for crop improvement.However,the molecular basis for this divergence remains largely unclear.In this study,we investigated the role of Oryza sativa AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 13(OsARF13),a transcription factor involved in callus-related processes.We observed that OsARF13 expression is significantly higher in japonica rice callus than in indica rice callus.This differential expression might be associated with an allelic variation in the promoter region of OsARF13,where a deletion commonly found in indica rice corresponds to the loss of a conserved auxin-responsive element(AuxRE)motif.To functionally characterize OsARF13,we generated CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout mutants.These mutants exhibited a substantial reduction in callus fresh weight,demonstrating that OsARF13 is required for efficient callus induction.Transcriptome analysis of the osarf13 mutant further showed that OsARF13 influences the expression of genes involved in hormone signal transduction and stress responses.Our findings suggest that OsARF13 is a key component of the regulatory network governing callus induction and that natural variation in its promoter might provide a potential explanation for the differential regenerative capacity between japonica and indica rice subspecies.展开更多
Nerve trauma commonly results in chronic neuropathic pain. This is by triggering the release of proinflammatory mediators from local and invading cells that induce inflammation and nociceptive neuron hyperexcitability...Nerve trauma commonly results in chronic neuropathic pain. This is by triggering the release of proinflammatory mediators from local and invading cells that induce inflammation and nociceptive neuron hyperexcitability. Even without apparent inflammation, injury sites are associated with increased inflammatory markers. This review focuses on how it might be possible to reduce neuropathic pain by reducing inflammation. Physiologically, pain is resolved by a combination of the out-migration of pro-inflammatory cells from the injury site, the down-regulation of the genes underlying the inflammation, up-regulating genes for anti-inflammatory mediators, and reducing nociceptive neuron hyperexcitability. While various techniques reduce chronic neuropathic pain, the best are effective on < 50% of patients, no technique reliably or permanently eliminates neuropathic pain. This is because most techniques are predominantly aimed at reducing pain, not inflammation. In addition, while single factors reduce pain, increasing evidence indicates significant and longer-lasting pain relief requires multiple factors acting simultaneously. Therefore, it is not surprising that extensive data indicate that the application of platelet-rich plasma provides more significant and longer-lasting pain suppression than other techniques, although its analgesia is neither complete nor permanent. However, several case reports indicate that platelet-rich plasma can induce permanent neuropathic pain elimination when the platelet concentration is significantly increased and is applied to longer nerve lengths. This review examines the primary triggers of the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain and techniques that reduce chronic neuropathic pain. The application of plateletrich plasma holds great promise for providing complete and permanent chronic neuropathic pain elimination.展开更多
This systematic review synthesizes empirical research on external risk factors for adolescent smartphone addiction.Scopus and Web of Science were searched for English peer-reviewed empirical articles from 2008 onward;...This systematic review synthesizes empirical research on external risk factors for adolescent smartphone addiction.Scopus and Web of Science were searched for English peer-reviewed empirical articles from 2008 onward;28 met inclusion criteria(excluding non-adolescents,generic internet addiction,non-empirical work,or non-English).Thematic synthesis organized findings into three external risk domains—family,school,and peers—considering cultural/contextual mechanisms.Family dynamics(parental phubbing,harsh parenting,dysfunction),school stressors,and adverse peer relationships were identified as accumulating,direct and indirect contributors to smartphone addiction.These operate within a techno-ecological framework,where digital technologies amplify vulnerabilities and create new pathways for maladaptive use.Evidence favors an ecological,multi-level perspective.Future research should use longitudinal designs,standardize measures across cultures,and examine understudied regions—especially Africa—to guide culturally sensitive interventions.展开更多
Ecological factors,such as vegetation roots,can enhance soil shear strength,reduce surface runoff erosion,and improve slope stability.Conversely,heavy rainfall can rapidly saturate unsaturated soil,weakening shear str...Ecological factors,such as vegetation roots,can enhance soil shear strength,reduce surface runoff erosion,and improve slope stability.Conversely,heavy rainfall can rapidly saturate unsaturated soil,weakening shear strength.As such,both ecological and hydrological processes play critical roles in shallow slope failures.In this study,we propose a spatialtemporal landslide hazard model considering ecological and hydrological factors.Specifically,ecological factors are incorporated in convolution neural network as a spatial probability module,and hydrological factors are involved in infinite slope hydrological model as a temporal probability module,finally we integrated the spatial-temporal probabilities using integration module.A case study in the Hengduan Mountain Region demonstrated that the proposed model outperforms traditional models by achieving higher prediction accuracy,with an increase in the landslide hit index,demonstrating the effectiveness of involving ecological and hydrological factors in landslide hazard analysis,offering practical suggestions for landslide risk management.展开更多
Animals face a fundamental risk-reward trade-off when making feeding decisions in the presence of predation.This tradeoff requires balancing time spent being vigilant with time spent feeding under predation risk,influ...Animals face a fundamental risk-reward trade-off when making feeding decisions in the presence of predation.This tradeoff requires balancing time spent being vigilant with time spent feeding under predation risk,influenced by both individual and social factors.However,it remains unclear which factor plays a more significant role.In this study,we aimed to determine whether individual factors(sex,personality,and body condition)and social factors(social familiarity and social rank)influence feeding and vigilance behaviors under predation risk.When alone with the predator,budgerigars with longer tarsus length exhibited shorter latency to feed,and bold budgerigars tended to have a lower frequency of scans,but neophobia and body condition did not influence these behaviors.When facing the predator with familiar group members,individuals showed shorter latency to feed,and a lower frequency of scans compared to when with unfamiliar group members or alone.Moreover,social rank was the most important factor affecting latency to feed.Our findings suggested that both individual and social factors can influence budgerigars’foraging behaviors,with social factors playing a more significant role than individual factors when individuals are in a group.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC)poses a substantial global health challenge.Its pathogenesis involves intricate genetic and signaling pathway aberrations,among which the cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor(c-Met)/...Colorectal cancer(CRC)poses a substantial global health challenge.Its pathogenesis involves intricate genetic and signaling pathway aberrations,among which the cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor(c-Met)/hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)axis functions as a pivotal regulatory hub.Encoded by a proto-oncogene,the transmembrane receptor c-Met is activated by HGF,driving CRC cell proliferation,migration,invasion,and metastasis via critical signal transduction cascades.The c-Met factor overexpression is observed in 30%-70%of CRC tumors.This review elucidates c-Met/HGF-mediated carcinogenesis,emphasizing its crosstalk with epidermal growth factor receptor,vascular endothelial growth factor,and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor pathways.Notably,c-Met amplification contributes to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor resistance,increasing signaling network complexity.MicroRNA-1 and microRNA-137 modulate c-Met expression to suppress CRC progression,while advancements in c-Met-targeted molecular imaging facilitate precise diagnosis and treatment monitoring.Progress in c-Met/HGF-targeted therapies,including small-molecule inhibitors,monoclonal antibodies,and tyrosine kinase inhibitors,shows promise in suppressing tumors and overcoming resistance.Future efforts should focus on optimizing combination therapies,refining patient stratification via imaging,and addressing drug resistance to enable personalized,efficacious CRC treatments leveraging this axis.展开更多
Selenium(Se)serves as a trace element essential for the human body owing to its significant physiological functions and extensive pharmacological effects.The Se required by the human body is primarily obtained from so...Selenium(Se)serves as a trace element essential for the human body owing to its significant physiological functions and extensive pharmacological effects.The Se required by the human body is primarily obtained from soil-derived foods.This study revealed Se-rich soils covering a certain area and Se-rich edible wild mushrooms with high Se accumulation rates in Chuxiong,central Yunnan Province,China through a geochemical survey of soil quality.Furthermore,this study investigated the Se migration and transformation mechanisms in the soil-wild mushroom system,aiming to provide a scientific basis for the development and planning of Se-rich green foods in the study area.Using the geochemical data of samples collected from topsoils,deep soils,and wild mushrooms and their root soils in Nanhua County,Chuxiong,this study analyzed the Se contents in soils and wild mushrooms and their root soils and explored the mechanisms and influencing factors of Se enrichment in wild mushrooms.The results indicate that the topsoils in the study area exhibit Se contents ranging from 0.07 mg/kg to 0.95 mg/kg,with an arithmetic average of 0.25 mg/kg.The Se-rich soils cover an area of 356 km2,which accounts for 13.07% of the total topsoil area.The wild mushrooms in the study area display Se contents varying from 0.004 mg/kg to 47.10 mg/kg,with a median of 0.977 mg/kg.The analyses of Moran’s index and semivariogram indicate that the Se content distributions in both topsoils and deep soils in the study area exhibit distinct spatial structures.Specifically,the semivariogram model for the Se content in the deep soils emerges as a Gaussian model,and the Se content exhibits a nugget-to-sill ratio of 21.72%,suggesting that the Se content in deep soils is primarily influenced by structural factors such as parent materials.Se in the soils originates primarily from soil-forming parent rocks,with the origin of the Se-rich soils closely related to Triassic black shales,thin coal seams,and metamorphic rocks in the Ailao Mountain area.The wild mushrooms in the study area enjoy significantly higher Se content than other reported naturally Se-rich agricultural products,with a Se accumulation rate of up to 92.31%and an overall over-limit ratio of Pb and Cd of merely 11.54%,suggesting that the study area has substantial potential for the development of naturally Se-rich green foods.The wild mushrooms in the study area exhibit bioconcentration factors(BCFs)of Se ranging from 0.02 to 157.00(median:4.26),with Se bioavailability decreasing in the order of Boletus edulis,Boletus aereus,Leccinum nigrescens,Ramaria botrytoides,and Russula virescens.For the Se absorption and enrichment in the wild mushrooms,the primary controlling factor is identified as the wild mushroom species.Furthermore,they are significantly influenced by the Se content in soils but are minimally affected by the physicochemical indicators of soils.展开更多
Backgrounds:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive,insensitive to radiotherapy,and exhibits increased cancer stem cell(CSC)properties,contributing to poor patient outcomes.B-cell lymphoma 2(BCL2)assoc...Backgrounds:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive,insensitive to radiotherapy,and exhibits increased cancer stem cell(CSC)properties,contributing to poor patient outcomes.B-cell lymphoma 2(BCL2)associated transcription factor 1(BCLAF1)is an oncogene in certain cancers,but its role in TNBC is unclear.This study investigated BCLAF1’s involvement in radioresistance and CSC activity in TNBC.Methods:BCLAF1 expression and clinical significance were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)breast cancer dataset.Radioresistant MDA-MB-231 cells were used to examine BCLAF1’s function.Proto-oncogene SRC(SRC)overexpression,BCLAF1 knockdown,dasatinib treatment,and hypoxia inducible factor 1 subunitα(HIF-1α)inhibition were employed to elucidate regulatory mechanisms.CSC activity was assessed using tumorsphere formation assays.Results:Elevated BCLAF1 mRNA levels were associated with advanced pathological and T stages(analysis of variance[ANOVA],p=1.4×10−3)and poorer overall survival by Kaplan–Meier analysis(p=0.021).BCLAF1 expression was positively correlated with SRC signaling pathway-associated genes,including Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS),GTPase-activating protein-binding protein 1(G3BP1),and phosphoinositide-3-kinase regulatory subunit 1(PIK3R1).Radioresistant cells exhibited higher BCLAF1 expression.SRC overexpression reduced radiosensitivity,while increasing BCLAF1 levels.BCLAF1 knockdown suppressed tumorsphere formation.Dasatinib decreased BCLAF1,HIF-1α,and stemness proteins,including octamer-binding transcription factor 4(OCT-4),Notch intracellular domain(NICD),and cellular myelocytomatosis oncogene(c-Myc).BCLAF1 knockdown diminished nuclear HIF-1α,and HIF-1αinhibition abrogated BCLAF1-induced tumorsphere formation.Conclusions:BCLAF1 enhances radioresistance and CSC properties in TNBC via SRC-HIF-1αsignaling,suggesting that BCLAF1 is a potential therapeutic target to overcome radioresistance in TNBC.展开更多
Introduction:Preschool-aged children(3-6 years old)are particularly vulnerable to household tobacco smoke exposure.This study investigated the prevalence of secondhand smoke(SHS)and thirdhand smoke(THS)exposure among ...Introduction:Preschool-aged children(3-6 years old)are particularly vulnerable to household tobacco smoke exposure.This study investigated the prevalence of secondhand smoke(SHS)and thirdhand smoke(THS)exposure among preschoolers in Beijing and identified the associated socioeconomic and behavioral risk factors,including residential area,parental education level,and household structure,to guide targeted prevention and control strategies.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1,839 parents in 2023 using stratified random cluster sampling across 20 kindergartens in Beijing,China.Structured questionnaires were administered to collect data on demographics,tobacco-related knowledge,and household smoking restrictions.Results:The overall prevalence of THS exposure among preschoolers was 41.3%(759/1,839),comprising 21.6%combined SHS-THS exposure and 19.7%isolated THS exposure.Multinomial logistic regression adopted isolated THS exposure as the reference group.Children not co-residing with grandparents[adjusted odds ratio(aOR)=1.33;95%confidence interval(CI):1.01,1.76]and those in households with comprehensive indoor smoking bans(aOR=3.33;95%CI:1.32,8.42)had significantly higher odds of being free from both SHS and THS exposure.Poor parental awareness of tobacco hazards was associated with higher odds of combined SHSTHS exposure(aOR=1.57;95%CI:1.08,2.28).Compared with unrestricted households,both partial indoor smoking bans(aOR=0.28;95%CI:0.13,0.62)and comprehensive bans(aOR=0.06;95%CI:0.03,0.14)were associated with lower odds of combined exposure.Conclusion:THS exposure was highly prevalent among preschoolers in Beijing,China.Notably,while partial smoking bans were associated with lower SHS exposure,only comprehensive indoor smoking bans were associated with lower THS exposure.Public health initiatives should strengthen parental awareness and strictly advocate for smoke-free home environments.展开更多
Understanding the spatial distributions and corresponding variation mechanisms of key soil nutrients in fragile karst ecosystems can assist in promoting sustainable development.However,due to the implementation of eco...Understanding the spatial distributions and corresponding variation mechanisms of key soil nutrients in fragile karst ecosystems can assist in promoting sustainable development.However,due to the implementation of ecological restoration initiatives such as land-use conversions,novel changes in the spatial characteristics of soil nutrients remain unknown.To address this gap,we explored nutrient variations and the drivers of the variation in the 0–15 cm topsoil layer using a regional-scale sampling method in a typical karst area in northwest Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,Southwest China.Descriptive statistics,geostatistics,and spatial analysis were used to assess the soil nutrient variability.The results indicated that soil organic carbon(SOC),total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and total potassium(TK)concentrations showed moderate variations,with coefficients of variance being 0.60,0.60,0.71,and 0.72,respectively.Moreover,they demonstrated positive spatial autocorrelations,with global Moran's indices being 0.68,0.77,0.64,and 0.68,respectively.However,local Moran's index values were low,indicating large spatial variations in soil nutrients.The best-fitting semi-variogram models for SOC,TN,TP,and TK concentrations were spherical,Gaussian,exponential,and exponential,respectively.According to the classification criteria of the Second National Soil Census in China,SOC and TN concentrations were relatively sufficient,with the proportions of rich and very rich levels being up to 90.9 and 96.0%,respectively.TP concentration was in the mediumdeficient level,with the areas of medium and deficient levels accounting for 33.7 and 30.1%of the total,respectively.TK concentration was deficient,with the cumulative area of extremely deficient,very deficient,and deficient levels accounting for 87.6%of the total area.Consequently,the terrestrial ecosystems in the study area were more vulnerable to soil P and K than soil N deficiencies.Furthermore,variance partitioning analysis of the influencing factors showed that,except for the interactions,the single effect of other soil properties accounted more for soil nutrient variations than spatial and environmental variables.These results will aid in the future management of terrestrial ecosystems.展开更多
BACKGROUND Qiweizhigan granule(QWZG)is employed in clinical settings for the treatment of metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis(MASH).However,the precise biological mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effe...BACKGROUND Qiweizhigan granule(QWZG)is employed in clinical settings for the treatment of metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis(MASH).However,the precise biological mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects are not yet fully elucidated.AIM To assess the efficacy and the mechanism of QWZG against MASH.METHODS Animal models were established,including normal group,a choline-deficient,L-amino acid-defined high-fat diet(CDAHFD)group,and low/medium/high-dose QWZG groups,as well as a rosiglitazone group.Through comprehensive biochemical,histopathological,RNA sequencing,and bioinformatics analyses,galectin 3(LGALS3)was identified as a critical target of QWZG in the treatment of MASH.The level of LGALS3 was quantitatively assessed and validated using Western blotting,real-time quantitative PCR,and immunofluorescence.The role and function of LGALS3 in inflammation and MASH progression were further investigated through gene knockdown,overexpression,iron assay,and transmission electron microscopy.RESULTS QWZG significantly ameliorated liver pathology by reducing steatosis,inflammation,and fibrosis.RNA sequencing analysis identified 1507 co-expressed differentially expressed genes among the CDAHFD,normal,and QWZG groups.Among these,LGALS3 was identified as one of the most significantly altered differentially expressed genes.Both mRNA and protein levels of LGALS3 were elevated in the CDAHFD group compared to the normal group,whereas treatment with QWZG reduced their levels.Analysis of Human Protein Atlas database indicated that LGALS3 was predominantly expressed in Kupffer cells,and was validated by real-time quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence.Furthermore,the level of LGALS3 was significantly increased in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells,where its overexpression and recombinant LGALS3 protein both significantly enhanced the expression of interleukin-6,interleukin-1β,and tumor necrosis factor-α.LGALS3 overexpression significantly inhibited glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)expression,and exacerbated mitochondrial damage,whereas LGALS3 knockdown markedly increased GPX4 level,and significantly reduced the levels of both total iron and ferrous iron.QWZG treatment significantly reduced the levels of malondialdehyde and ferrous iron,increased the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione.In addition,QWZG treatment also significantly enhanced GPX4 expression.Mechanistically,LGALS3 knockdown was associated with reduced expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF6)and NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3,while its overexpression led to increased levels of these proteins.The TRAF6 inhibitor C25-140 effectively reversed the LGALS3-induced alterations in GPX4 expression and iron accumulation.Furthermore,QWZG treatment significantly decreased the levels of TRAF6 and NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3.CONCLUSION QWZG ameliorated the progression of MASH by modulating ferroptosis through the LGALS3/TRAF6/GPX4 axis.展开更多
Objective Frailty is becoming increasingly common among aging adults.Frailty transitionis shaped by biological,social,psychological,and environmental factors.This study investigated combined effects of protective fact...Objective Frailty is becoming increasingly common among aging adults.Frailty transitionis shaped by biological,social,psychological,and environmental factors.This study investigated combined effects of protective factors on frailty transition by constructing a Protection Index(PI)to guide targeted interventions.Methods Data were extracted from the 4th Sample Survey of the Aged Population in Urban and Rural China,including baseline(2017)and follow-up(2019)surveys.Frailty was assessed using the Frailty Index(FI),whereas the PI measured protective factors.Frailty transitions over 2 years were analyzed prospectively.Pearson’s correlation examined the relationship between FI and PI,and logistic regression assessed the effects of PI on frailty transitions.Results This study included 9,093 older adults.FI values increased with age and were higher in women,whereas PI values decreased with age and were higher in men.Over 2 years,56.2%of the participants showed a stable frailty status,14.2%improved,and 29.6%worsened.Negative transitions were more common than positive transitions,with transitions occurring most frequently between adjacent states.The PI was moderately negatively correlated with the FI(r=−0.349,P<0.001).A higher PI was associated with a lower risk of negative transitions among robust and prefrail individuals(OR=0.989,0.981,both P<0.05),but showed no significant effect among those with existing frailty.Conclusion Negative frailty transitions were more common with advancing age.Enhancing PI may help prevent negative frailty transitions among robust and pre-frail older adults,underscoring the value of early interventions.展开更多
Sugars are crucial in determining fruit quality and significantly affect the commercial value.Sucrose is the primary soluble sugar in ripe peach fruit.However,the regulatorymechanism of sucrose synthesis in peach frui...Sugars are crucial in determining fruit quality and significantly affect the commercial value.Sucrose is the primary soluble sugar in ripe peach fruit.However,the regulatorymechanism of sucrose synthesis in peach fruit,especially during natural ripening,remains largely unexplored.This study identified two structural genes of peach(Prunus persica,‘Jinlinghuanglu’),PpSUS1 and PpSPS2,whose expression was strongly correlated with sucrose accumulation.The transcription factors that regulated the expression of these two genes during peach fruit ripening were screened;and three NACs(NAM,ATAF1/2 and CUC2),whose expression also significantly correlated with sucrose accumulation,were identified.Notably,PpNAP4(NAC-like,activated by APETALA3/PISTILLATA)displayed the highest activation activity toward the PpSUS1 and PpSPS2 promoters.The direct binding activity was confirmed using luciferase imaging and electrophoretic mobility shift assays.The sucrose content and expression of sucrose synthesis-related genes significantly increased when PpNAP4 was overexpressed in peach fruit and the tomato nor mutant.Moreover,PpNAP4 functioned synergistically with PpNAP6 to modulate sucrose synthesis,and PpNAP4 targeted its own promoter and feedback-activated its own expression.This research unveils a novel regulatory mechanism controlling sucrose accumulation in peach fruit.展开更多
Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains ch...Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains challenging to efficiently deliver nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf to spinal cord injury sites,ensure their sustained release,and minimize further damage.In the present study,we chose a biocompatible and biodegradable gelatin as the substrate,which was crosslinked with the natural biological crosslinker genipin to form a gelatin-genipin hydrogel carrier for the slow release of nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf in spinal cord injury sites.The prepared gelatin-genipin hydrogel had good injectable properties and photothermal effects.Furthermore,when the hydrogel with 2%genipin,200 ng/mL nerve growth factor,and 320μg/mL total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf was combined with near infrared irradiation,there was a slow release of total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf and nerve growth factor,reduced oxidative stress,an improved inflammatory microenvironment,and accelerated angiogenesis and axonal regeneration via inhibition of the nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway,thereby promoting recovery from spinal cord injury.Collectively,our results indicate that this new hydrogel may improve the prognosis of spinal cord injury,and may represent a new strategy for treating spinal cord injury.展开更多
Optic nerve injury leads to axonal degeneration and the death of retinal ganglion cells,which ultimately causes vision loss.Notably,current treatments are limited.In the present study,we explored whether neurogenic di...Optic nerve injury leads to axonal degeneration and the death of retinal ganglion cells,which ultimately causes vision loss.Notably,current treatments are limited.In the present study,we explored whether neurogenic differentiation factor 1(NeuroD1 or ND1)overexpression in retinal Müller cells may repair the retina after optic nerve crush in mice.Adult mice were subjected to optic nerve crush followed by intravitreal AAV-7m8-GFAP-GFP-ND1 virus injection.Immunofluorescent staining,multi-electrode array recording,electroretinogram,and visual behavior tests were then performed to examine retinal and optic nerve structure and retinal function at various post-optic nerve crush and virus injection times.Western blot analysis and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were performed to explore the possible mechanisms.Compared with the control virus,specific overexpression of ND1 in Müller cells greatly improved the light responses of retinal ganglion cells and retinal neurons in optic nerve crush-injured mice as early as 1-2 weeks post-virus injection and lasted for up to 4 weeks.Neuronal survival in the ganglion cell layer and synaptic connections in the inner retina were slightly improved at 2 weeks;however,visual behavior,retinal ganglion cell survival,and optic nerve structure were not improved.ND1 transiently enhanced glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor expression in the optic nerve crush-injured retina but hardly inhibited retinal inflammation within 2 weeks.Together,our data indicate that ND1 overexpression in Müller cells improves retinal function in the optic nerve crush-injured retina,and suggest that its neuroprotective effect may be caused by enhanced glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor release.展开更多
Flavonoids,abundant in the fruits,are pivotal to their growth,development,and storage.In addition,they have significant beneficial effects on human health.Consequently,research is increasingly concentrating on the reg...Flavonoids,abundant in the fruits,are pivotal to their growth,development,and storage.In addition,they have significant beneficial effects on human health.Consequently,research is increasingly concentrating on the regulatory mechanisms governing flavonoid biosynthesis in fruits.Phytohormones are involved in the regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis.The abscisic acid,ethylene,jasmonic acid,cytokinins,and brassinosteroids promote flavonoid biosynthesis,while auxin negatively regulates flavonoid biosynthesis.Subsequently,transcription factors from the MYB,bHLH,WRKY,NAC,and bZIP families are pivotal in regulating flavonoid biosynthesis.In addition,non-coding RNAs(microRNA and lncRNA)also participate in the regulation of flavonoids biosynthesis.MicroRNAs are generally believed to negatively regulate flavonoid metabolism in fruits,while lncRNAs have the opposite effect.Furthermore,the interactions between plant hormones,transcription factors,and non-coding RNAs in fruit flavonoid biosynthesis were analyzed.Ultimately,a foundational regulatory network for fruit flavonoid biosynthesis was hereby established.展开更多
Fibrous dysplasia(FD)is a rare disorder associated with fractures and deformities.FD lesions produce excess phosphaturic hormone fibroblast growth factor 23(FGF23),leading to hyperphosphaturia in most patients,and hyp...Fibrous dysplasia(FD)is a rare disorder associated with fractures and deformities.FD lesions produce excess phosphaturic hormone fibroblast growth factor 23(FGF23),leading to hyperphosphaturia in most patients,and hypophosphatemia in those with high FD burden.Skeletal complications are associated with both low-normophosphatemia and frank hypophosphatemia.Burosumab is approved for other forms of FGF23 excess,but there is little evidence to inform use in FD.A phase 2 study investigated the safety and efficacy of burosumab in patients with FD.The primary endpoint was the proportion of participants achieving phosphate levels within the mid to upper part of the normal range(age and sex-adjusted Z-score–1 to+2).12 participants(7 children,5 adults)received burosumab for 48 weeks.Median phosphate Z-score increased from−2.88(1.65)to 0.22(1.37),meeting the target in 100%of participants.Alkaline phosphatase levels were elevated at baseline in 8 participants[median 846 U/L(464)]and declined by 49%at week 48,representing a median decline of−364(244.5)U/L.PROMIS questionnaires showed trends toward improvements in all domains in children;adult scores showed no identifiable trends.Two children experienced transformational mobility gains,including advancement from full-time wheelchair use to independent ambulation.Lesion biopsies showed no changes in cellularity or composition,and 18F-NaF PET/CT scans showed no changes in tracer uptake,suggesting burosumab did not adversely impact lesional activity.Adverse events were mild,and none resulted in treatment withdrawal.Burosumab treatment in patients with FD was well-tolerated,restored phosphate homeostasis,and reduced alkaline phosphatase levels.Burosumab has the potential to lead to functional improvements and ambulation gains in severely affected patients and is a valuable tool to reduce the impact of FD-related disability.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82072165 and 82272256(both to XM)the Key Project of Xiangyang Central Hospital,No.2023YZ03(to RM)。
摘要Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in spinal cord injury.Previous studies have shown that microglia can promote neuronal survival by phagocytosing dead cells and debris and by releasing neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors.However,excessive activation of microglia can lead to persistent inflammation and contribute to the formation of glial scars,which hinder axonal regeneration.Despite this,the precise role and mechanisms of microglia during the acute phase of spinal cord injury remain controversial and poorly understood.To elucidate the role of microglia in spinal cord injury,we employed the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX5622 to deplete microglia.We observed that sustained depletion of microglia resulted in an expansion of the lesion area,downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,and impaired functional recovery after spinal cord injury.Next,we generated a transgenic mouse line with conditional overexpression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor specifically in microglia.We found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia increased angiogenesis and blood flow following spinal cord injury and facilitated the recovery of hindlimb motor function.Additionally,brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia reduced inflammation and neuronal apoptosis during the acute phase of spinal cord injury.Furthermore,through using specific transgenic mouse lines,TMEM119,and the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX73086,we demonstrated that the neuroprotective effects were predominantly due to brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia rather than macrophages.In conclusion,our findings suggest the critical role of microglia in the formation of protective glial scars.Depleting microglia is detrimental to recovery of spinal cord injury,whereas targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia represents a promising and novel therapeutic strategy to enhance motor function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury.
基金supported by grants from the Zhejiang Provincial TCM Science and Technology Plan Project,No.2023ZL156(to YH)Ningbo Top Medical and Health Research Program,No.2022020304(to XG)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo,No.2023J019(to YH)Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Atherosclerotic Diseases of Zhejiang Province,No.2022E10026(to YH)。
摘要Strokes include both ischemic stroke,which is mediated by a blockade or reduction in the blood supply to the brain,and hemorrhagic stroke,which comprises intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage and is characterized by bleeding within the brain.Stroke is a lifethreatening cerebrovascular condition characterized by intricate pathophysiological mechanisms,including oxidative stress,inflammation,mitochondrial dysfunction,and neuronal injury.Critical transcription factors,such as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and nuclear factor kappa B,play central roles in the progression of stroke.Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 is sensitive to changes in the cellular redox status and is crucial in protecting cells against oxidative damage,inflammatory responses,and cytotoxic agents.It plays a significant role in post-stroke neuroprotection and repair by influencing mitochondrial function,endoplasmic reticulum stress,and lysosomal activity and regulating metabolic pathways and cytokine expression.Conversely,nuclear factor-kappa B is closely associated with mitochondrial dysfunction,the generation of reactive oxygen species,oxidative stress exacerbation,and inflammation.Nuclear factor-kappa B contributes to neuronal injury,apoptosis,and immune responses following stroke by modulating cell adhesion molecules and inflammatory mediators.The interplay between these pathways,potentially involving crosstalk among various organelles,significantly influences stroke pathophysiology.Advancements in single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics have greatly improved our understanding of stroke pathogenesis and offer new opportunities for the development of targeted,individualized,cell typespecific treatments.In this review,we discuss the mechanisms underlying the involvement of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and nuclear factor-kappa B in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke,with an emphasis on their roles in oxidative stress,inflammation,and neuroprotection.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82271440Jiangxi Provincial Health Technology Project,No.202510009(both to LX).
摘要Interferon regulatory factor 1 is involved in many autoimmune conditions and is increased in patients with myasthenia gravis.However,its function in myasthenia gravis remains unclear.Herein,we explored the function of interferon regulatory factor 1 in myasthenia gravis,with an aim to understand the underlying mechanisms.Patients with myasthenia gravis who had acetylcholine receptor antibodies were included in the study.Peripheral blood lymphocytes were extracted from the included patients,and B lymphocyte subsets were isolated.Next,T and B cells from peripheral blood were co-cultured to explore the interferon regulatory factor 1-related mechanisms in myasthenia gravis.Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments confirmed an interaction between interferon regulatory factor 1 and the CD180 promoter region.Dual-luciferase reporter gene confirmed the transcriptional activity of interferon regulatory factor 1 on CD180 promoter.In vitro results further indicated that interferon regulatory factor 1 promoted B cell activation and T cell differentiation via the inhibition of CD180.Interferon regulatory factor 1 recruited histone deacetylase 1 to inhibit CD180 transcription.Additionally,histone deacetylase 1 promoted B cell activation and T cell differentiation.Finally,in vitro experiments demonstrated that CD180 inhibited B cell activation and T cell differentiation by inhibiting the Toll-like receptor 4/mitogen-activated protein kinasesuclear factor-kappa B pathway.Collectively,our results suggest that interferon regulatory factor 1 enhances T cell differentiation by recruiting histone deacetylase 1 to block B cell CD180 transcription in myasthenia gravis via the Toll-like receptor 4/mitogen-activated protein kinasesuclear factor-kappa B pathway.Together,these findings indicate the important role of interferon regulatory factor 1 in myasthenia gravis and suggest its molecular mechanisms.They also provide new ideas and targets for diagnosing and treating myasthenia gravis,which will be both scientifically and clinically valuable.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32201834 and 32201814)the Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.324RC530)+1 种基金the Hainan Provincial‘Nanhai NewStar’Science and Technology Innovation Platform Project,China(Grant No.NHXXRCXM-202362)the Research Startup Funding from Hainan Institute of Zhejiang University,China(Grant No.0201-6602-A12202).
摘要The significant variation in plant regeneration efficiency between indica and japonica rice poses a major challenge for crop improvement.However,the molecular basis for this divergence remains largely unclear.In this study,we investigated the role of Oryza sativa AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 13(OsARF13),a transcription factor involved in callus-related processes.We observed that OsARF13 expression is significantly higher in japonica rice callus than in indica rice callus.This differential expression might be associated with an allelic variation in the promoter region of OsARF13,where a deletion commonly found in indica rice corresponds to the loss of a conserved auxin-responsive element(AuxRE)motif.To functionally characterize OsARF13,we generated CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout mutants.These mutants exhibited a substantial reduction in callus fresh weight,demonstrating that OsARF13 is required for efficient callus induction.Transcriptome analysis of the osarf13 mutant further showed that OsARF13 influences the expression of genes involved in hormone signal transduction and stress responses.Our findings suggest that OsARF13 is a key component of the regulatory network governing callus induction and that natural variation in its promoter might provide a potential explanation for the differential regenerative capacity between japonica and indica rice subspecies.
摘要Nerve trauma commonly results in chronic neuropathic pain. This is by triggering the release of proinflammatory mediators from local and invading cells that induce inflammation and nociceptive neuron hyperexcitability. Even without apparent inflammation, injury sites are associated with increased inflammatory markers. This review focuses on how it might be possible to reduce neuropathic pain by reducing inflammation. Physiologically, pain is resolved by a combination of the out-migration of pro-inflammatory cells from the injury site, the down-regulation of the genes underlying the inflammation, up-regulating genes for anti-inflammatory mediators, and reducing nociceptive neuron hyperexcitability. While various techniques reduce chronic neuropathic pain, the best are effective on < 50% of patients, no technique reliably or permanently eliminates neuropathic pain. This is because most techniques are predominantly aimed at reducing pain, not inflammation. In addition, while single factors reduce pain, increasing evidence indicates significant and longer-lasting pain relief requires multiple factors acting simultaneously. Therefore, it is not surprising that extensive data indicate that the application of platelet-rich plasma provides more significant and longer-lasting pain suppression than other techniques, although its analgesia is neither complete nor permanent. However, several case reports indicate that platelet-rich plasma can induce permanent neuropathic pain elimination when the platelet concentration is significantly increased and is applied to longer nerve lengths. This review examines the primary triggers of the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain and techniques that reduce chronic neuropathic pain. The application of plateletrich plasma holds great promise for providing complete and permanent chronic neuropathic pain elimination.
基金supported by the 2025 Fujian Provincial Social Science Foundation Project(FJ2025C074).
摘要This systematic review synthesizes empirical research on external risk factors for adolescent smartphone addiction.Scopus and Web of Science were searched for English peer-reviewed empirical articles from 2008 onward;28 met inclusion criteria(excluding non-adolescents,generic internet addiction,non-empirical work,or non-English).Thematic synthesis organized findings into three external risk domains—family,school,and peers—considering cultural/contextual mechanisms.Family dynamics(parental phubbing,harsh parenting,dysfunction),school stressors,and adverse peer relationships were identified as accumulating,direct and indirect contributors to smartphone addiction.These operate within a techno-ecological framework,where digital technologies amplify vulnerabilities and create new pathways for maladaptive use.Evidence favors an ecological,multi-level perspective.Future research should use longitudinal designs,standardize measures across cultures,and examine understudied regions—especially Africa—to guide culturally sensitive interventions.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB1390000,XDA23090301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.42501106,42041006,42177150)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2026NSFSC1117)and a grant from State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System.This study is a contribution to the Commission 37 on Landslide Nomenclature of the IAEG.
摘要Ecological factors,such as vegetation roots,can enhance soil shear strength,reduce surface runoff erosion,and improve slope stability.Conversely,heavy rainfall can rapidly saturate unsaturated soil,weakening shear strength.As such,both ecological and hydrological processes play critical roles in shallow slope failures.In this study,we propose a spatialtemporal landslide hazard model considering ecological and hydrological factors.Specifically,ecological factors are incorporated in convolution neural network as a spatial probability module,and hydrological factors are involved in infinite slope hydrological model as a temporal probability module,finally we integrated the spatial-temporal probabilities using integration module.A case study in the Hengduan Mountain Region demonstrated that the proposed model outperforms traditional models by achieving higher prediction accuracy,with an increase in the landslide hit index,demonstrating the effectiveness of involving ecological and hydrological factors in landslide hazard analysis,offering practical suggestions for landslide risk management.
基金the Scientific Research Project of the Education Department of Jilin Province(nos.JJKH20250325KJ to J.Y.)National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.32271560 to H.W.)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(nos.2412022ZD019 to J.Y.).
摘要Animals face a fundamental risk-reward trade-off when making feeding decisions in the presence of predation.This tradeoff requires balancing time spent being vigilant with time spent feeding under predation risk,influenced by both individual and social factors.However,it remains unclear which factor plays a more significant role.In this study,we aimed to determine whether individual factors(sex,personality,and body condition)and social factors(social familiarity and social rank)influence feeding and vigilance behaviors under predation risk.When alone with the predator,budgerigars with longer tarsus length exhibited shorter latency to feed,and bold budgerigars tended to have a lower frequency of scans,but neophobia and body condition did not influence these behaviors.When facing the predator with familiar group members,individuals showed shorter latency to feed,and a lower frequency of scans compared to when with unfamiliar group members or alone.Moreover,social rank was the most important factor affecting latency to feed.Our findings suggested that both individual and social factors can influence budgerigars’foraging behaviors,with social factors playing a more significant role than individual factors when individuals are in a group.
摘要Colorectal cancer(CRC)poses a substantial global health challenge.Its pathogenesis involves intricate genetic and signaling pathway aberrations,among which the cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor(c-Met)/hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)axis functions as a pivotal regulatory hub.Encoded by a proto-oncogene,the transmembrane receptor c-Met is activated by HGF,driving CRC cell proliferation,migration,invasion,and metastasis via critical signal transduction cascades.The c-Met factor overexpression is observed in 30%-70%of CRC tumors.This review elucidates c-Met/HGF-mediated carcinogenesis,emphasizing its crosstalk with epidermal growth factor receptor,vascular endothelial growth factor,and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor pathways.Notably,c-Met amplification contributes to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor resistance,increasing signaling network complexity.MicroRNA-1 and microRNA-137 modulate c-Met expression to suppress CRC progression,while advancements in c-Met-targeted molecular imaging facilitate precise diagnosis and treatment monitoring.Progress in c-Met/HGF-targeted therapies,including small-molecule inhibitors,monoclonal antibodies,and tyrosine kinase inhibitors,shows promise in suppressing tumors and overcoming resistance.Future efforts should focus on optimizing combination therapies,refining patient stratification via imaging,and addressing drug resistance to enable personalized,efficacious CRC treatments leveraging this axis.
基金supported by the projects of the China Geological Survey (DD20220987, DD20242954, and ZD20220211)
摘要Selenium(Se)serves as a trace element essential for the human body owing to its significant physiological functions and extensive pharmacological effects.The Se required by the human body is primarily obtained from soil-derived foods.This study revealed Se-rich soils covering a certain area and Se-rich edible wild mushrooms with high Se accumulation rates in Chuxiong,central Yunnan Province,China through a geochemical survey of soil quality.Furthermore,this study investigated the Se migration and transformation mechanisms in the soil-wild mushroom system,aiming to provide a scientific basis for the development and planning of Se-rich green foods in the study area.Using the geochemical data of samples collected from topsoils,deep soils,and wild mushrooms and their root soils in Nanhua County,Chuxiong,this study analyzed the Se contents in soils and wild mushrooms and their root soils and explored the mechanisms and influencing factors of Se enrichment in wild mushrooms.The results indicate that the topsoils in the study area exhibit Se contents ranging from 0.07 mg/kg to 0.95 mg/kg,with an arithmetic average of 0.25 mg/kg.The Se-rich soils cover an area of 356 km2,which accounts for 13.07% of the total topsoil area.The wild mushrooms in the study area display Se contents varying from 0.004 mg/kg to 47.10 mg/kg,with a median of 0.977 mg/kg.The analyses of Moran’s index and semivariogram indicate that the Se content distributions in both topsoils and deep soils in the study area exhibit distinct spatial structures.Specifically,the semivariogram model for the Se content in the deep soils emerges as a Gaussian model,and the Se content exhibits a nugget-to-sill ratio of 21.72%,suggesting that the Se content in deep soils is primarily influenced by structural factors such as parent materials.Se in the soils originates primarily from soil-forming parent rocks,with the origin of the Se-rich soils closely related to Triassic black shales,thin coal seams,and metamorphic rocks in the Ailao Mountain area.The wild mushrooms in the study area enjoy significantly higher Se content than other reported naturally Se-rich agricultural products,with a Se accumulation rate of up to 92.31%and an overall over-limit ratio of Pb and Cd of merely 11.54%,suggesting that the study area has substantial potential for the development of naturally Se-rich green foods.The wild mushrooms in the study area exhibit bioconcentration factors(BCFs)of Se ranging from 0.02 to 157.00(median:4.26),with Se bioavailability decreasing in the order of Boletus edulis,Boletus aereus,Leccinum nigrescens,Ramaria botrytoides,and Russula virescens.For the Se absorption and enrichment in the wild mushrooms,the primary controlling factor is identified as the wild mushroom species.Furthermore,they are significantly influenced by the Se content in soils but are minimally affected by the physicochemical indicators of soils.
基金supported by Chung Shan Medical University Hospital,Taiwan(Yueh-Chun Lee,grant No.CSH-2021-C-027)by the National Science and Technology Council(Wen-Wei Chang,grant No.114-2320-B-040-005-MY3).
摘要Backgrounds:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive,insensitive to radiotherapy,and exhibits increased cancer stem cell(CSC)properties,contributing to poor patient outcomes.B-cell lymphoma 2(BCL2)associated transcription factor 1(BCLAF1)is an oncogene in certain cancers,but its role in TNBC is unclear.This study investigated BCLAF1’s involvement in radioresistance and CSC activity in TNBC.Methods:BCLAF1 expression and clinical significance were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)breast cancer dataset.Radioresistant MDA-MB-231 cells were used to examine BCLAF1’s function.Proto-oncogene SRC(SRC)overexpression,BCLAF1 knockdown,dasatinib treatment,and hypoxia inducible factor 1 subunitα(HIF-1α)inhibition were employed to elucidate regulatory mechanisms.CSC activity was assessed using tumorsphere formation assays.Results:Elevated BCLAF1 mRNA levels were associated with advanced pathological and T stages(analysis of variance[ANOVA],p=1.4×10−3)and poorer overall survival by Kaplan–Meier analysis(p=0.021).BCLAF1 expression was positively correlated with SRC signaling pathway-associated genes,including Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS),GTPase-activating protein-binding protein 1(G3BP1),and phosphoinositide-3-kinase regulatory subunit 1(PIK3R1).Radioresistant cells exhibited higher BCLAF1 expression.SRC overexpression reduced radiosensitivity,while increasing BCLAF1 levels.BCLAF1 knockdown suppressed tumorsphere formation.Dasatinib decreased BCLAF1,HIF-1α,and stemness proteins,including octamer-binding transcription factor 4(OCT-4),Notch intracellular domain(NICD),and cellular myelocytomatosis oncogene(c-Myc).BCLAF1 knockdown diminished nuclear HIF-1α,and HIF-1αinhibition abrogated BCLAF1-induced tumorsphere formation.Conclusions:BCLAF1 enhances radioresistance and CSC properties in TNBC via SRC-HIF-1αsignaling,suggesting that BCLAF1 is a potential therapeutic target to overcome radioresistance in TNBC.
基金Supported by Capital's Funds for Health Improvement and Research(CFH2022-2G-30111).
摘要Introduction:Preschool-aged children(3-6 years old)are particularly vulnerable to household tobacco smoke exposure.This study investigated the prevalence of secondhand smoke(SHS)and thirdhand smoke(THS)exposure among preschoolers in Beijing and identified the associated socioeconomic and behavioral risk factors,including residential area,parental education level,and household structure,to guide targeted prevention and control strategies.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1,839 parents in 2023 using stratified random cluster sampling across 20 kindergartens in Beijing,China.Structured questionnaires were administered to collect data on demographics,tobacco-related knowledge,and household smoking restrictions.Results:The overall prevalence of THS exposure among preschoolers was 41.3%(759/1,839),comprising 21.6%combined SHS-THS exposure and 19.7%isolated THS exposure.Multinomial logistic regression adopted isolated THS exposure as the reference group.Children not co-residing with grandparents[adjusted odds ratio(aOR)=1.33;95%confidence interval(CI):1.01,1.76]and those in households with comprehensive indoor smoking bans(aOR=3.33;95%CI:1.32,8.42)had significantly higher odds of being free from both SHS and THS exposure.Poor parental awareness of tobacco hazards was associated with higher odds of combined SHSTHS exposure(aOR=1.57;95%CI:1.08,2.28).Compared with unrestricted households,both partial indoor smoking bans(aOR=0.28;95%CI:0.13,0.62)and comprehensive bans(aOR=0.06;95%CI:0.03,0.14)were associated with lower odds of combined exposure.Conclusion:THS exposure was highly prevalent among preschoolers in Beijing,China.Notably,while partial smoking bans were associated with lower SHS exposure,only comprehensive indoor smoking bans were associated with lower THS exposure.Public health initiatives should strengthen parental awareness and strictly advocate for smoke-free home environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2344201 and 42101316)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2022JJ40866)the Outstanding Youth Project of Education Bureau of Hunan Province,China(20B613)。
摘要Understanding the spatial distributions and corresponding variation mechanisms of key soil nutrients in fragile karst ecosystems can assist in promoting sustainable development.However,due to the implementation of ecological restoration initiatives such as land-use conversions,novel changes in the spatial characteristics of soil nutrients remain unknown.To address this gap,we explored nutrient variations and the drivers of the variation in the 0–15 cm topsoil layer using a regional-scale sampling method in a typical karst area in northwest Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,Southwest China.Descriptive statistics,geostatistics,and spatial analysis were used to assess the soil nutrient variability.The results indicated that soil organic carbon(SOC),total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and total potassium(TK)concentrations showed moderate variations,with coefficients of variance being 0.60,0.60,0.71,and 0.72,respectively.Moreover,they demonstrated positive spatial autocorrelations,with global Moran's indices being 0.68,0.77,0.64,and 0.68,respectively.However,local Moran's index values were low,indicating large spatial variations in soil nutrients.The best-fitting semi-variogram models for SOC,TN,TP,and TK concentrations were spherical,Gaussian,exponential,and exponential,respectively.According to the classification criteria of the Second National Soil Census in China,SOC and TN concentrations were relatively sufficient,with the proportions of rich and very rich levels being up to 90.9 and 96.0%,respectively.TP concentration was in the mediumdeficient level,with the areas of medium and deficient levels accounting for 33.7 and 30.1%of the total,respectively.TK concentration was deficient,with the cumulative area of extremely deficient,very deficient,and deficient levels accounting for 87.6%of the total area.Consequently,the terrestrial ecosystems in the study area were more vulnerable to soil P and K than soil N deficiencies.Furthermore,variance partitioning analysis of the influencing factors showed that,except for the interactions,the single effect of other soil properties accounted more for soil nutrient variations than spatial and environmental variables.These results will aid in the future management of terrestrial ecosystems.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82530124Digestive Diseases Committee of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine-The Youth Empowerment Program,No.202557-006State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine,No.LSLSKL20240127.
摘要BACKGROUND Qiweizhigan granule(QWZG)is employed in clinical settings for the treatment of metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis(MASH).However,the precise biological mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects are not yet fully elucidated.AIM To assess the efficacy and the mechanism of QWZG against MASH.METHODS Animal models were established,including normal group,a choline-deficient,L-amino acid-defined high-fat diet(CDAHFD)group,and low/medium/high-dose QWZG groups,as well as a rosiglitazone group.Through comprehensive biochemical,histopathological,RNA sequencing,and bioinformatics analyses,galectin 3(LGALS3)was identified as a critical target of QWZG in the treatment of MASH.The level of LGALS3 was quantitatively assessed and validated using Western blotting,real-time quantitative PCR,and immunofluorescence.The role and function of LGALS3 in inflammation and MASH progression were further investigated through gene knockdown,overexpression,iron assay,and transmission electron microscopy.RESULTS QWZG significantly ameliorated liver pathology by reducing steatosis,inflammation,and fibrosis.RNA sequencing analysis identified 1507 co-expressed differentially expressed genes among the CDAHFD,normal,and QWZG groups.Among these,LGALS3 was identified as one of the most significantly altered differentially expressed genes.Both mRNA and protein levels of LGALS3 were elevated in the CDAHFD group compared to the normal group,whereas treatment with QWZG reduced their levels.Analysis of Human Protein Atlas database indicated that LGALS3 was predominantly expressed in Kupffer cells,and was validated by real-time quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence.Furthermore,the level of LGALS3 was significantly increased in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells,where its overexpression and recombinant LGALS3 protein both significantly enhanced the expression of interleukin-6,interleukin-1β,and tumor necrosis factor-α.LGALS3 overexpression significantly inhibited glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)expression,and exacerbated mitochondrial damage,whereas LGALS3 knockdown markedly increased GPX4 level,and significantly reduced the levels of both total iron and ferrous iron.QWZG treatment significantly reduced the levels of malondialdehyde and ferrous iron,increased the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione.In addition,QWZG treatment also significantly enhanced GPX4 expression.Mechanistically,LGALS3 knockdown was associated with reduced expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF6)and NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3,while its overexpression led to increased levels of these proteins.The TRAF6 inhibitor C25-140 effectively reversed the LGALS3-induced alterations in GPX4 expression and iron accumulation.Furthermore,QWZG treatment significantly decreased the levels of TRAF6 and NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3.CONCLUSION QWZG ameliorated the progression of MASH by modulating ferroptosis through the LGALS3/TRAF6/GPX4 axis.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China[Grant Nos.2020YFC2003000 and 2020YFC2003001]the National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding(BJ-2023-074 and BJ-2023-018)+1 种基金Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission“AI+Health Collaborative Innovation Cultivation”Project(Z221100003522015)the Non-Profit Central Research Institute Fund of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2021-JKCS-024).
摘要Objective Frailty is becoming increasingly common among aging adults.Frailty transitionis shaped by biological,social,psychological,and environmental factors.This study investigated combined effects of protective factors on frailty transition by constructing a Protection Index(PI)to guide targeted interventions.Methods Data were extracted from the 4th Sample Survey of the Aged Population in Urban and Rural China,including baseline(2017)and follow-up(2019)surveys.Frailty was assessed using the Frailty Index(FI),whereas the PI measured protective factors.Frailty transitions over 2 years were analyzed prospectively.Pearson’s correlation examined the relationship between FI and PI,and logistic regression assessed the effects of PI on frailty transitions.Results This study included 9,093 older adults.FI values increased with age and were higher in women,whereas PI values decreased with age and were higher in men.Over 2 years,56.2%of the participants showed a stable frailty status,14.2%improved,and 29.6%worsened.Negative transitions were more common than positive transitions,with transitions occurring most frequently between adjacent states.The PI was moderately negatively correlated with the FI(r=−0.349,P<0.001).A higher PI was associated with a lower risk of negative transitions among robust and prefrail individuals(OR=0.989,0.981,both P<0.05),but showed no significant effect among those with existing frailty.Conclusion Negative frailty transitions were more common with advancing age.Enhancing PI may help prevent negative frailty transitions among robust and pre-frail older adults,underscoring the value of early interventions.
基金supported by the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System(Grant No.CARS-30-Z-16)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Grant No.2023-JC-QN-0186).
摘要Sugars are crucial in determining fruit quality and significantly affect the commercial value.Sucrose is the primary soluble sugar in ripe peach fruit.However,the regulatorymechanism of sucrose synthesis in peach fruit,especially during natural ripening,remains largely unexplored.This study identified two structural genes of peach(Prunus persica,‘Jinlinghuanglu’),PpSUS1 and PpSPS2,whose expression was strongly correlated with sucrose accumulation.The transcription factors that regulated the expression of these two genes during peach fruit ripening were screened;and three NACs(NAM,ATAF1/2 and CUC2),whose expression also significantly correlated with sucrose accumulation,were identified.Notably,PpNAP4(NAC-like,activated by APETALA3/PISTILLATA)displayed the highest activation activity toward the PpSUS1 and PpSPS2 promoters.The direct binding activity was confirmed using luciferase imaging and electrophoretic mobility shift assays.The sucrose content and expression of sucrose synthesis-related genes significantly increased when PpNAP4 was overexpressed in peach fruit and the tomato nor mutant.Moreover,PpNAP4 functioned synergistically with PpNAP6 to modulate sucrose synthesis,and PpNAP4 targeted its own promoter and feedback-activated its own expression.This research unveils a novel regulatory mechanism controlling sucrose accumulation in peach fruit.
基金Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Special Project,No.GuiKeAD24010037(to SZ)Guangxi Health Commission Self-Funded Research Project,No.Z-A20241029(to YL).
摘要Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains challenging to efficiently deliver nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf to spinal cord injury sites,ensure their sustained release,and minimize further damage.In the present study,we chose a biocompatible and biodegradable gelatin as the substrate,which was crosslinked with the natural biological crosslinker genipin to form a gelatin-genipin hydrogel carrier for the slow release of nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf in spinal cord injury sites.The prepared gelatin-genipin hydrogel had good injectable properties and photothermal effects.Furthermore,when the hydrogel with 2%genipin,200 ng/mL nerve growth factor,and 320μg/mL total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf was combined with near infrared irradiation,there was a slow release of total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf and nerve growth factor,reduced oxidative stress,an improved inflammatory microenvironment,and accelerated angiogenesis and axonal regeneration via inhibition of the nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway,thereby promoting recovery from spinal cord injury.Collectively,our results indicate that this new hydrogel may improve the prognosis of spinal cord injury,and may represent a new strategy for treating spinal cord injury.
基金supported by the Guangdong Grant Key Technologies for Treatment of Brain Disorders,China,No.2018B030332001(to GC)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China,No.2023A1515012397(to YX).
摘要Optic nerve injury leads to axonal degeneration and the death of retinal ganglion cells,which ultimately causes vision loss.Notably,current treatments are limited.In the present study,we explored whether neurogenic differentiation factor 1(NeuroD1 or ND1)overexpression in retinal Müller cells may repair the retina after optic nerve crush in mice.Adult mice were subjected to optic nerve crush followed by intravitreal AAV-7m8-GFAP-GFP-ND1 virus injection.Immunofluorescent staining,multi-electrode array recording,electroretinogram,and visual behavior tests were then performed to examine retinal and optic nerve structure and retinal function at various post-optic nerve crush and virus injection times.Western blot analysis and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were performed to explore the possible mechanisms.Compared with the control virus,specific overexpression of ND1 in Müller cells greatly improved the light responses of retinal ganglion cells and retinal neurons in optic nerve crush-injured mice as early as 1-2 weeks post-virus injection and lasted for up to 4 weeks.Neuronal survival in the ganglion cell layer and synaptic connections in the inner retina were slightly improved at 2 weeks;however,visual behavior,retinal ganglion cell survival,and optic nerve structure were not improved.ND1 transiently enhanced glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor expression in the optic nerve crush-injured retina but hardly inhibited retinal inflammation within 2 weeks.Together,our data indicate that ND1 overexpression in Müller cells improves retinal function in the optic nerve crush-injured retina,and suggest that its neuroprotective effect may be caused by enhanced glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor release.
基金supported by the China Agricultural Research System(Grant No.CARS-09)the Central Government Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Project(Grant No.YDZX2023029)the Gansu Planning Projects on Science and Technology(Grant No.23CXNJ0013).
摘要Flavonoids,abundant in the fruits,are pivotal to their growth,development,and storage.In addition,they have significant beneficial effects on human health.Consequently,research is increasingly concentrating on the regulatory mechanisms governing flavonoid biosynthesis in fruits.Phytohormones are involved in the regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis.The abscisic acid,ethylene,jasmonic acid,cytokinins,and brassinosteroids promote flavonoid biosynthesis,while auxin negatively regulates flavonoid biosynthesis.Subsequently,transcription factors from the MYB,bHLH,WRKY,NAC,and bZIP families are pivotal in regulating flavonoid biosynthesis.In addition,non-coding RNAs(microRNA and lncRNA)also participate in the regulation of flavonoids biosynthesis.MicroRNAs are generally believed to negatively regulate flavonoid metabolism in fruits,while lncRNAs have the opposite effect.Furthermore,the interactions between plant hormones,transcription factors,and non-coding RNAs in fruit flavonoid biosynthesis were analyzed.Ultimately,a foundational regulatory network for fruit flavonoid biosynthesis was hereby established.
基金supported in part by the Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health(NIH)the NIH or the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services.Clinical trial NCT05509595 was conducted as an investigator-sponsored study with support from Ultragenyx and Kyowa Kirin,Inc.
摘要Fibrous dysplasia(FD)is a rare disorder associated with fractures and deformities.FD lesions produce excess phosphaturic hormone fibroblast growth factor 23(FGF23),leading to hyperphosphaturia in most patients,and hypophosphatemia in those with high FD burden.Skeletal complications are associated with both low-normophosphatemia and frank hypophosphatemia.Burosumab is approved for other forms of FGF23 excess,but there is little evidence to inform use in FD.A phase 2 study investigated the safety and efficacy of burosumab in patients with FD.The primary endpoint was the proportion of participants achieving phosphate levels within the mid to upper part of the normal range(age and sex-adjusted Z-score–1 to+2).12 participants(7 children,5 adults)received burosumab for 48 weeks.Median phosphate Z-score increased from−2.88(1.65)to 0.22(1.37),meeting the target in 100%of participants.Alkaline phosphatase levels were elevated at baseline in 8 participants[median 846 U/L(464)]and declined by 49%at week 48,representing a median decline of−364(244.5)U/L.PROMIS questionnaires showed trends toward improvements in all domains in children;adult scores showed no identifiable trends.Two children experienced transformational mobility gains,including advancement from full-time wheelchair use to independent ambulation.Lesion biopsies showed no changes in cellularity or composition,and 18F-NaF PET/CT scans showed no changes in tracer uptake,suggesting burosumab did not adversely impact lesional activity.Adverse events were mild,and none resulted in treatment withdrawal.Burosumab treatment in patients with FD was well-tolerated,restored phosphate homeostasis,and reduced alkaline phosphatase levels.Burosumab has the potential to lead to functional improvements and ambulation gains in severely affected patients and is a valuable tool to reduce the impact of FD-related disability.