Introduction:A28L,a virion membrane protein involved in mpox virus(MPXV)attachment and fusion,is a major target of neutralizing antibodies and a hotspot for genetic variation.This study investigated variations in its ...Introduction:A28L,a virion membrane protein involved in mpox virus(MPXV)attachment and fusion,is a major target of neutralizing antibodies and a hotspot for genetic variation.This study investigated variations in its low-complexity region(LCR7)among MPXV strains circulating in Shenzhen,China.Methods:A total of 6,834 publicly available MPXV clade IIb genomes from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID)were analyzed,and whole-genome sequencing was performed on 260 clinical isolates collected in Shenzhen during 2023–2025.LCR7 polymorphisms in OPG153/A28L and associated amino acid substitutions were characterized.Results:Global genomic analysis identified a conserved four-residue deletion(D382–D385)in LCR7 that was prevalent in lineage A viruses.In contrast,the dominant B.1 lineage and its derivatives,including all Shenzhen isolates,exhibited heterogeneous truncations,most commonly a single D385 deletion.Among locally circulating E.4 viruses,complex deletion patterns(e.g.,D383–D385 and D384–D385)and a characteristic amino acid substitution,OPG153_E293Q,were identified,the latter representing a lineage-defining mutation.Conclusion:MPXV evolution in Shenzhen was characterized by LCR7 structural plasticity and the accumulation of lineage-specific amino acid substitutions,supporting the genomic accordion model of viral adaptation.Continued surveillance of these genomic features is essential for monitoring local transmission and informing public health interventions.展开更多
Antipsychotics,especially many second-generation antipsychotics(SGAs),remain central to schizophrenia treatment,are indispensable in acute mania and for bipolar maintenance(with selected roles in bipolar depression),a...Antipsychotics,especially many second-generation antipsychotics(SGAs),remain central to schizophrenia treatment,are indispensable in acute mania and for bipolar maintenance(with selected roles in bipolar depression),and serve as evidence-based augmenters in treatment-resistant depression.Nonetheless,acute antipsychotic-induced movement disorders(AIMDs)[extrapyramidal symptoms(EPS)]are common and clinically costly,impairing quality of life,adherence,and outcomes.The acute spectrum is dominated by dystonia(sustained,often painful contractions).展开更多
BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a biologically heterogeneous and aggressive biliary malignancy associated with poor survival outcomes despite surgical resection.Germline genetic variants,including single-nucleoti...BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a biologically heterogeneous and aggressive biliary malignancy associated with poor survival outcomes despite surgical resection.Germline genetic variants,including single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs),may modulate tumor behavior and inform postoperative risk stratification.AIM To evaluate the prognostic relevance of selected tumor-related SNPs in patients with intrahepatic CCA(iCCA)and perihilar CCA(pCCA).METHODS In this single-centre retrospective cohort study,we genotyped eight SNPs in cancer-associated genes(ARID5B,LEPR,TERT,SH2B3,MMEL1,PROM1,HDAC7,RUNX3)in 229 patients(112 iCCA,117 pCCA)who underwent curative-intent resection between 2009 and 2020.RESULTS Associations between SNPs and recurrence-free survival(RFS),cancer-specific survival(CSS),and overall survival(OS)were assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis,univariate,and multivariate Cox regression models.The rs10740055 AA genotype in ARID5B was associated with significantly shorter RFS[hazard ratio(HR)=1.87,P=0.017],CSS(HR=1.78,P=0.033)and OS(HR=1.79,P=0.021)in iCCA as well as shorter RFS(HR=1.84,P=0.031),CSS(HR=2.18,P=0.005)and OS(HR=1.84,P=0.001)univariate analyses.However,only in iCCA did it retain significance in multivariate analysis alongside other important clinicopathological variables(RFS:HR=2.41,P=0.005;CSS:HR=2.27,P=0.020 and OS:HR=4.10,P=0.001).Further,the LEPR rs1137101 GG genotype was associated with significantly shorter RFS(HR=1.91,P=0.010).Germline variants in ARID5B and LEPR were associated with poorer prognosis following resection for CCA,with rs10740055 in ARID5B serving as an independent predictor of survival particularly in iCCA.CONCLUSION These findings support the potential utility of incorporating host genetic markers into postoperative prognostic models for CCA.Prospective validation and mechanistic studies are warranted.展开更多
Inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD),including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,arise from intricate interactions among genetic,environmental,microbial,and immune factors.Beyond its classical role in calcium and bo...Inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD),including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,arise from intricate interactions among genetic,environmental,microbial,and immune factors.Beyond its classical role in calcium and bone metabolism,vitamin D has emerged as a key regulator of the intestinal barrier integrity and immune homeostasis.Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in these disorders,mainly because of malabsorption,dietary restrictions,chronic inflammation,and impaired metabolic activation.Genetic variants of the vitamin D receptor,such as ApaI,TaqI,BsmI,and FokI polymorphisms,may alter receptor function and downstream signaling,influencing disease susceptibility and progression.These polymorphisms have been linked to impaired epithelial barrier function,dysregulated nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 signaling,and exaggerated immune activation,central to IBD pathogenesis.Despite growing evidence,clinical assessment and correction of vitamin D deficiency in IBD remain inconsistent,and the influence of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms on therapeutic responses has not been sufficiently characterized.Understanding the interplay between vitamin D status and genetic background could support individualized management strategies.This review underscores the potential of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunctive approach,particularly in patients receiving immunosuppressive or biologic therapies,and emphasizes the need for personalized monitoring to optimize outcomes in IBD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)infection remains a significant global health burden often progressing to hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis,which may ultimately result in hepatocellular carcinoma.Liver fibrosis develo...BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)infection remains a significant global health burden often progressing to hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis,which may ultimately result in hepatocellular carcinoma.Liver fibrosis development is governed by complex host-pathogen interaction,including genetic susceptibility and immune dysregulation.IFI16 and AIM2 inflammasomes serve as critical modulators of inflammation and pathogen pathways.AIM To determine the association of variants IFI16(rs1057028)and AIM2(rs2814770)with hepatic fibrosis progression in Pakistani CHC patients.METHODS This study recruited 378 CHC patients from Lahore General Hospital(tertiary care hospital).Study participants were selected based on hepatitis C virus(HCV)-RNA positivity and transient elastography confirmed hepatic fibrosis.A total of 378 CHC patients for IFI16 genetic variant and 140 CHC patients for AIM2 variant were genotyped using amplification refractory mutation system assays.χ2test,ttest,Mann-Whitney U test,combined genotype effect,and logistic regression analysis was performed determine association between target single nucleotide polymorphisms and progression of HCV-related fibrosis and cirrhosis.RESULTS Results of our study showed that only AIM2 rs2841770 variant genotype TT shows significant association with a higher risk of advanced stage of liver fibrosis(OR=4.83,P=0.05).Combined genotype analysis had shown that CHC patients having A allele of rs1057028 and T allele of rs2814770 are significantly associated with increased risk of hepatic fibrosis(OR=2.6,95%CI:1.16-5.86,P=0.022).Our findings also revealed a significant trend of increasing frequency of liver fibrosis with an increased number of risk alleles of IFI16 rs1057028 and AIM2 rs2814770.In univariate regression analysis,body mass index and alanine aminotransferase levels significantly associated with increased risk of liver fibrosis.CONCLUSION This study suggests that AIM2 rs2814770 and its combined effect with IFI16 rs1057028 may be increase susceptibility to hepatic fibrosis in CHC patients,highlighting immunogenetic modulation,warranting further research for predictive biomarkers.展开更多
Introduction:In China,no standardized singlenucleotide polymorphism(SNP)scheme exists for varicella-zoster virus(VZV)genotyping.The 5-SNP scheme with two amplicon gene fragments lacks systematic validation.This study ...Introduction:In China,no standardized singlenucleotide polymorphism(SNP)scheme exists for varicella-zoster virus(VZV)genotyping.The 5-SNP scheme with two amplicon gene fragments lacks systematic validation.This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and applicability of this genotyping method.Methods:A total of 280 complete genomes were genotyped using 5 SNPs extracted from ORF22(four SNPs)and ORF38(one SNP)fragments.The results were compared with those of the phylogenetic clustering method as a reference.Concordance with reference was used to estimate the accuracy of the SNP scheme.The evaluated SNP scheme was applied to a national VZV surveillance screen containing 549 clinical samples from 17 Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions(2017–2026).Results:A 97.9%concordance was observed between the 5-SNP scheme and phylogenetic clustering methods.The 2.1%discordance was mostly attributed to putative recombination and early circulation of strains from patients with herpes zoster.During the national VZV surveillance screening,434 samples were amplified,sequenced,and genotyped using a 5-SNP scheme.Of the genotyped samples,90.3%and 8.8%were identified as clades 2 and 5,respectively,using four ORF22 SNPs,and the remaining 0.9%as clade 4,using ORF38 SNP.All samples showed 100%intragenotypic SNP profile consistency.Conclusion:The unified 5-SNP scheme is accurate and practical for VZV surveillance in China;however,periodic evaluation is required.展开更多
Dear Editor,Macrovascular and microvascular diseases are the most frequent complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),with coronary artery disease(CAD)being particularly noteworthy[1].Both environmental factors,s...Dear Editor,Macrovascular and microvascular diseases are the most frequent complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),with coronary artery disease(CAD)being particularly noteworthy[1].Both environmental factors,such as dietary habits and lifestyle,and genetic factors contribute to the risk of CAD[2].Notably,single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in the serinehreonine kinase 11(STK11)gene have been linked to the development of CAD in patients with T2DM through various mechanisms involving the adiponectin pathway.The activation of AMPactivated protein kinase(AMPK),which depends on STK11,can suppress IKK-NF-κB signaling,thereby reducing the production of proinflammatory cytokines and adhesion molecules,as well as interleukin-18-mediated endothelial cell death[3–4].展开更多
BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy(DR)is a prevalent and vision-threatening microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Although traditional risk factors for DR are well established,the roles of vitamin ...BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy(DR)is a prevalent and vision-threatening microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Although traditional risk factors for DR are well established,the roles of vitamin D(VD)and genetic variations,particularly the VD receptor(VDR)FokI polymorphism(rs2228570),remain not fully elucidated in the pathogenesis of DR and are under active investigation.VD exerts anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,and anti-angiogenic effects that are crucial for retinal microvascular homeostasis.We hypothesized that serum VD levels and the VDR FokI polymorphism are associated with susceptibility to DR.AIM To investigate associations of serum VD levels and the VDR FokI polymorphism with the risk of DR in T2DM patients in Kunming,China.METHODS This case-control study was conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University.Participants were recruited and categorized into three groups:(1)115 patients with DR;(2)130 T2DM patients without retinopathy;and(3)58 healthy controls.Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay.VDR FokI(rs2228570)genotyping was performed using Sanger sequencing.RESULTS The prevalence of VD deficiency(VDD)was significantly higher in the DR group(54.78%)compared with the T2DM(31.54%)and control groups(20.69%).VDD was significantly associated with an increased risk of DR relative to T2DM patients and healthy controls[odds ratio(OR)=3.09,95%CI:1.90-5.01,P<0.001].Genetic analysis revealed that both the FokI ff genotype(OR=2.36;95%CI:1.27-4.39;P=0.007)and f allele(OR=1.67;95%CI:1.18-2.36;P=0.004)were substantially more prevalent in DR patients than in non-retinopathy T2DM patients and controls,suggesting that these genetic variants are associated with the development of DR.CONCLUSION VDD and the VDR FokI ff genotype are independent risk factors for DR in T2DM patients in Kunming,China.Their combined assessment may aid in DR risk stratification and early intervention.展开更多
Subtropical evergreen broad-leaved trees are usually vulnerable to freezing stress,while hexaploid wild Camellia oleifera shows strong freezing tolerance.As a valuable genetic resource of woody oil crop C.oleifera,wil...Subtropical evergreen broad-leaved trees are usually vulnerable to freezing stress,while hexaploid wild Camellia oleifera shows strong freezing tolerance.As a valuable genetic resource of woody oil crop C.oleifera,wild C.oleifera can serve as a case for studying the molecular bases of adaptive evolution to freezing stress.Here,47 wild C.oleifera from 11 natural distribution sites in China and 4 relative species of C.oleifera were selected for genome sequencing.“Min Temperature of Coldest Month”(BIO6)had the highest comprehensive contribution to wild C.oleifera distribution.The population genetic structure of wild C.oleifera could be divided into two groups:in cold winter(BIO6≤0℃)and warm winter(BIO6>0℃)areas.Wild C.oleifera in cold winter areas might have experienced stronger selection pressures and population bottlenecks with lower Ne than those in warm winter areas.155 singlenucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)were significantly correlated with the key bioclimatic variables(106 SNPs significantly correlated with BIO6).Twenty key SNPs and 15 key copy number variation regions(CNVRs)were found with genotype differentiation>50%between the two groups of wild C.oleifera.Key SNPs in cis-regulatory elements might affect the expression of key genes associated with freezing tolerance,and they were also found within a CNVR suggesting interactions between them.Some key CNVRs in the exon regions were closely related to the differentially expressed genes under freezing stress.The findings suggest that rich SNPs and CNVRs in polyploid trees may contribute to the adaptive evolution to freezing stress.展开更多
BACKGROUND Folate metabolism gene polymorphisms may play an important role in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder(ASD).However,most studies have primarily used single candidate gene typing strategies(such as ...BACKGROUND Folate metabolism gene polymorphisms may play an important role in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder(ASD).However,most studies have primarily used single candidate gene typing strategies(such as targeted polymerase chain reaction technology),and current findings remain inconsistent.AIM To investigate the association of folate metabolism gene polymorphisms with ASD susceptibility and symptom severity among Chinese children.METHODS Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was conducted to systematically screen for coding region variants of key genes in the folate metabolism pathway among children with ASD,focusing on identifying polymorphisms with high mutation frequencies and potential pathogenic effects.A case-control study was then conducted to explore the association of candidate folate metabolism gene polymorphisms with the susceptibility and severity of ASD.RESULTS WES was performed on 70 children with ASD,and the case-control study included 170 children with ASD and 170 healthy controls.WES revealed that 84.3%(59/70)of children with ASD carried potentially pathogenic variants enriched in folate metabolism pathways.MTHFR C677T and MTRR A66G were significantly associated with an increased risk of ASD in both codominant and dominant models(P<0.05).The dominant model of MTRR A66G was also significantly associated with higher scores in the domains of social relations,body and object use,social and adaptive skills,total scores on the Autism Behavior Checklist,as well as emotional reactivity,nonverbal communication,and activity level on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Most children with ASD carry deleterious variants in folate metabolism-related pathways.MTHFR C677T and MTRR A66G mutations are significantly associated with ASD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease(CHD)is a prominent cause of mortality and disability worldwide.Like most complex diseases,the risk of CHD in individuals is regulated by the interaction between genetic factors and li...BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease(CHD)is a prominent cause of mortality and disability worldwide.Like most complex diseases,the risk of CHD in individuals is regulated by the interaction between genetic factors and lifestyle.APOE and SLCO1B1 genetic polymorphisms and LPA KIV-2 copy number variation may influence the development and progression of CHD.Clarifying gene polymor-phisms can guide clinical precision and prevention,thereby improving treatment outcomes.AIM To investigate the influence of APOE and SLCO1B1 gene polymorphisms,as well as LPA KIV-2 copy number variation on CHD in the Teochew population.METHODS A total of 324 patients with CHD and 143 control participants were involved in this study.Single nucleotide polymorphisms rs429358 and rs7412 in the APOE gene,and rs2306283 and rs4149056 in the SLCO1B1 gene were analyzed via high-resolution melting curve analysis.Additionally,PCR was performed to detect KIV-2 copy number variations.Clinical risk factors and potential effects on CHD patients were subsequently assessed.RESULTS In the CHD group,the frequencies of APOE alleleε2,ε3,ε4 were 8.02%,82.97%,and 9.10%,respectively.Compared to the control groups(13.29%,79.37%,and 7.34%,respectively),theε2 allele frequency showed a significant difference(8.02%vs 13.29%,P=0.012).SLCO1B1 allele frequencies in the CHD group were not significantly different from those in the control group(*1a:26.69%vs 25.52%,*1b:61.17%vs 65.38%,*5:0.15%vs 0.35%,*15:11.83%vs 8.74%).The number of copies of the KIV-2 gene was significantly lower in the CHD group when compared to controls(23.35±8.78 vs 27.21±9.48;P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis revealed that sex,age,hypertension,diabetes,smoking,theε2 allele and KIV-2 copy number were factors influencing the presence of CHD.CONCLUSION In the Teochew population,the APOEε2 allele and a higher KIV-2 copy number were associated with a reduced risk of CHD.In contrast,the APOEε4 allele and SLCO1B1 gene were not associated with CHD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis th...BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis through binding to dif-ferent ligands.AIM To evaluate the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of ACVR1C and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)in Chinese Han population.METHODS In this hospital-based cohort study,1043 ESCC patients and 1143 healthy controls were enrolled.Five SNPs(rs4664229,rs4556933,rs77886248,rs77263459,rs6734630)of ACVR1C were assessed by the ligation detection reaction method.Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test,genetic model analysis,stratified analysis,linkage disequi-librium test,and haplotype analysis were conducted.RESULTS Participants carrying ACVR1C rs4556933 GA mutant had significantly decreased risk of ESCC,and those with rs77886248 TA mutant were related with higher risk,especially in older male smokers.In the haplotype analysis,ACVR1C Trs4664229Ars4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 increased risk of ESCC,while Trs4664229Grs4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 was associated with lower susceptibility to ESCC.CONCLUSION ACVR1C rs4556933 and rs77886248 SNPs were associated with the susceptibility to ESCC,which could provide a potential target for early diagnosis and treatment of ESCC in Chinese Han population.展开更多
Hepatitis B virus remains a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma,with genetic polymorphisms and mutations influencing immune responses and disease progression.Nguyen et al present novel findings on sp...Hepatitis B virus remains a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma,with genetic polymorphisms and mutations influencing immune responses and disease progression.Nguyen et al present novel findings on specific human leukocyte antigen(HLA)alleles,including rs2856718 of HLA-DQ and rs3077 and rs9277535 of HLA-DP,which may predispose individuals to cirrhosis and liver cancer,based on multi-clustering analysis.Here,we discuss the feasibility of this approach and identify key areas for further investigation,aiming to offer insights for advancing clinical practice and research in liver disease and related cancers.展开更多
As a distinctive unshaped refractory material used in steelmaking induction furnace linings,significant variations in raw material performance,particularly erosion resistance,have been observed across silica sources f...As a distinctive unshaped refractory material used in steelmaking induction furnace linings,significant variations in raw material performance,particularly erosion resistance,have been observed across silica sources from different regions.To clarify the causes of performance discrepancies and reveal the erosion resistance mechanisms,erosion resistance experiments were conducted on three quartzite raw materials from distinct regions.Furthermore,the enhancement effects of mineralizers on the raw material with the poorest performance were investigated,and the erosion resistance mechanisms of representative raw materials and mineralization effects in silica ramming materials were proposed.The results demonstrated that the presence of dolomite and iron oxide in raw materials is critical for improving the erosion resistance of silica ramming materials.However,the material with 1 wt.%dolomite as a standalone mineralizer exhibited optimal erosion resistance compared to iron oxide composite mineralizers.This improvement is attributed to the formation of uniformly distributed tridymite and an appropriate liquid phase,which mitigates volume expansion effects caused by quartz phase transformation,thereby minimizing aggregate cracking.Additionally,magnesium derived from dolomite plays a specialized role in the operational environment,with the synergistic effects of these two factors collectively enhancing the material’s erosion resistance.展开更多
In our work,polymorphism strategy has been successfully applied to tune up chromism and luminescence properties of viologen-based materials.Two polymorphs of viologen-based complexes ofα-CdBr2(PHSQ)2(H2O)_(2...In our work,polymorphism strategy has been successfully applied to tune up chromism and luminescence properties of viologen-based materials.Two polymorphs of viologen-based complexes ofα-CdBr2(PHSQ)2(H2O)2(1)andβ-CdBr2(PHSQ)2(H2O)2(2)(PHSQ=N-(4-sulfophenyl)-4,4-bipyridinium)were synthesized by changing the solvent.They can both respond to UV light and electricity in the manner of chromism visible to the naked eye and the coloration states have good reversibility,through which an inkless erasable printing model has been established.But the coloration contrast of 1 is higher compared to 2.Meanwhile,they both exhibit photoluminescence properties and the intensity of 1 is twice that of 2,which is accompanied by photoquenching upon continuous UV light irradiation.The only divergence of disordered/ordered O atoms in the two crystalline compounds leads to significantly different chromic and luminescent properties.Further explorations simultaneously demonstrate that the different chromic performance between 1 and 2 should attribute to the alteration of stimulus-induced(light/electricity)electron transfer channels caused by the ordered/disordered O atoms in the complexes,which is achieved through C-H···O and O-H···O interactions to change crystal arrangement and structural rigidity,thus affect luminescent properties.展开更多
Metal halide perovskites(MHPs)have been accelerating next generation high performance solar cells due to their high charge carrier transport and optoelectronic properties.However,their thermoelectric properties fall b...Metal halide perovskites(MHPs)have been accelerating next generation high performance solar cells due to their high charge carrier transport and optoelectronic properties.However,their thermoelectric properties fall behind their optoelectronic counterparts,although they have ultralow thermal conductivities and are highly suitable for low grade heat harvesting.A major challenge is how to efficiently dope MHPs in order to achieve high electrical conductivities.As the state-of-the-art MHP for thermoelectric energy conversion,CsSnI3 shows unusual metallic behavior due to the intrinsic Sn vacancies,but it undergoes complex polymorphic phase transitions which hinders its carrier mobility.In this work,we report,for the first time,synthesis of a novel MHP-based thermoelectric device using bulk CsSnI3.This is achieved by leveraging stable polymorphic phase mixing(of orthorhombic and tetragonal phases)and electronic heterostructure.CsSnI3 synthesized by spark-plasma sintering with carbon fiber inclusion shows highly enhanced Seebeck coefficient of~250μV/K,resulting from successful control of the degree of polymorphic phase mixing.The CsSnI3 demonstrates high electrical conductivity of~8400 S/m,attributed to its high carrier mobility.Our approach to control the phase mixing suppresses lattice thermal conductivity to~0.4 W/(m K)through the phonon-boundary scattering.First-principle calculations of the two phases and the phase-interface confirm the strong effect of hybridization and reconstruction of structure at the interface of two phases,which decouples the Seebeck coefficient from electrical conductivity here.The optimized CsSnI3 achieves a power factor of 311μW/(m K2)and ZT of 0.27±0.04,the highest among all reported bulk MHPs.The MHP-based thermoelectric device operates stably across temperature differences of 40 to 260 K,delivering a power density of 3.5 W/m2.This work unlocks the potential of emerging MHPs for thermoelectric devices for low-grade heat harvesting.This could also enable synergistic cooperation between photovoltaic and thermoelectric effects in MHPs for more efficient renewable solar and thermal energy co-harvesting.展开更多
BACKGROUND Fluoropyrimidines are metabolized in the liver by the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase(DPD),encoded by the DPYD gene.About 7%of the European population is a carrier of DPYD gene polymorphisms associat...BACKGROUND Fluoropyrimidines are metabolized in the liver by the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase(DPD),encoded by the DPYD gene.About 7%of the European population is a carrier of DPYD gene polymorphisms associated with reduced DPD enzyme activity.AIM To assess the prevalence of DPYD polymorphisms and their impact on fluoropyrimidine tolerability in Italian patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.METHODS A total of 300 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal malignancy and treated with a fluoropyrimidine-based regimen were included in the analysis and divided into two cohorts:(1)149 patients who started fluoropyrimidines after DPYD testing;and(2)151 patients treated without DPYD testing.Among the patients in cohort A,15%tested only the DPYD2A polymorphism,19%tested four polymorphisms(DPYD2A,HapB3,c.2846A>T,and DPYD13),and 66%tested five polymorphisms including DPYD6.RESULTS Overall,14.8%of patients were found to be carriers of a DPYD variant,the most common being DPYD6(12.1%).Patients in cohort A reported≥G3 toxicities(P=0.00098),particularly fewer nonhematological toxicities(P=0.0028)compared with cohort B,whereas there was no statistically significant difference between the two cohorts in hematological toxicities(P=0.6944).Significantly fewer chemotherapy dose reductions(P=0.00002)were observed in cohort A compared to cohort B,whereas there was no statistically significant differences in chemotherapy delay.CONCLUSION Although this study had a limited sample size,it provides additional information on the prevalence of DPYD polymorphisms in the Italian population and highlights the role of pharmacogenetic testing to prevent severe toxicity.展开更多
Chinese hamster with Chinese characteristics is used in experiments,and it is of great value in the field of medical biology research.However,at present,there is no high-efficiency method for evaluating the genetic qu...Chinese hamster with Chinese characteristics is used in experiments,and it is of great value in the field of medical biology research.However,at present,there is no high-efficiency method for evaluating the genetic quality of Chinese hamsters.Here,we developed a novel Chinese hamster genetic quality detection system using single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)markers.To find SNP loci,we conducted whole genome sequencing on 24 Chinese hamsters.Then,we employed an SNP locus screening criterion that we set up previously and initially screened 214 SNP loci with wide genome distribution and high polymorphism level.Subsequently,we developed the SNP detection system using a multitarget region capture technique based on second-generation sequencing,and a 55 SNP panel for genetic evaluation of Chinese hamster populations was developed.PopGen.32.analysis results showed that the average effective allele number,Shannon index,observed heterozygosity,expected heterozygosity,average heterozygosity,polymorphism information,and other genetic parameters of Chinese hamster population A were higher than those in population B.Using scientific screening and optimization,we successfully developed a novel Chinese hamster SNP genetic detection system that can efficiently and accurately analyze the genetic quality of the Chinese hamster population.展开更多
Objective:Postpartum depression(PPD)is a common and serious mental disorder after childbirth,imposing a heavy burden on mothers,infants,and families.Abnormalities in the tryptophan-kynurenine(TRP-KYN)metabolic pathway...Objective:Postpartum depression(PPD)is a common and serious mental disorder after childbirth,imposing a heavy burden on mothers,infants,and families.Abnormalities in the tryptophan-kynurenine(TRP-KYN)metabolic pathway are considered to be involved in its pathogenesis,but the role of quinolinic acid phosphoribosyltransferase(QPRT),a key downstream enzyme in this pathway,remains unclear.This study aims to explore the association between PPD in women undergoing cesarean section and QPRT gene polymorphisms,as well as other risk factors for PPD.Methods:A candidate gene association study design was adopted.From January 2024 to June 2025,full-term singleton pregnant women scheduled to undergo elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were recruited at the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University and Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital.At 42 days postpartum,postpartum depression was assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS).Peripheral blood samples were collected and genomic DNA was extracted.Four QPRT single nucleotide polymorphism loci(rs1134700,rs2303255,rs9922666,and rs9933310)were selected for genotyping to analyze the association between these loci and PPD.Bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter gene assays were performed to investigate the possible mechanism by which significant loci influence disease occurrence.Results:A total of 362 women were ultimately included in the analysis,among whom 29 were diagnosed with PPD,with an incidence of 8.01%.Analysis of general data showed that comorbid hypertension or thyroid disease,inconsistency between neonatal sex and expectation,prenatal depression,prenatal self-harm ideation,domestic violence,poor marital and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships,stressful life events,dissatisfaction with current life status,poor mood during pregnancy,and high stress during pregnancy were all risk factors for PPD in women undergoing cesarean section(all PG polymorphism was associated with PPD.Women carrying the rs9933310 GG or AG genotype had a 2.92-fold higher risk of PPD compared with women with the AA genotype(OR=2.92,95%CI 1.18 to 6.99).Expression quantitative trait loci(eQTL)analysis suggested that the G allele at this locus was associated with downregulation of QPRT expression(AA>AG>GG).Multi-database queries indicated that the rs9933310 locus may have promoter and/or enhancer activity.In addition,JASPAR database prediction and experimental validation showed that the mutant(G)allele at the QPRT rs9933310 locus was more likely than the wild-type(A)allele to weaken promoter-enhancer activity at this locus,and resulted in loss of transcription factors Gata1,GATA2,GATA3,Gata4,Sox17,Sox2,Sox3,Sox6,and SRY,thereby regulating QPRT expression.Conclusion:Comorbid hypertension or thyroid disease,inconsistency between neonatal sex and expectation,prenatal depression,prenatal self-harm ideation,domestic violence,poor marital and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships,stressful life events,dissatisfaction with current life status,poor mood during pregnancy,high stress during pregnancy,and mutation at the QPRT rs9933310 locus are all risk factors for PPD.The QPRT rs9933310 G allele is an independent risk factor for PPD in women undergoing cesarean section,and its pathogenic mechanism may involve downregulation of QPRT expression and disruption of TRP-KYN pathway homeostasis.QPRT has a potential role in the pathogenesis of PPD and may become a novel antidepressant target acting on the TRPKYN pathway.展开更多
BACKGROUND Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),exhibiting high incidence in southern China,is linked to genetic and environmental factors.Vitamin D metabolism,involving transport[group-specific component(GC)protein]and acti...BACKGROUND Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),exhibiting high incidence in southern China,is linked to genetic and environmental factors.Vitamin D metabolism,involving transport[group-specific component(GC)protein]and activation[25-hydroxylase(CYP2R1)enzyme],may influence NPC susceptibility and radiotherapy response.Polymorphisms in GC and CYP2R1 genes affect protein function and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]levels,and are implicated in other cancers.However,their role in NPC-particularly in high-risk Han Chinese populations-and interaction with vitamin D status remains unclear.This case control study(360 NPC patients,550 controls)investigates these relationships to inform prevention and personalized therapy.AIM To investigate the association between vitamin D binding protein(GC)and CYP2R1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to NPC and radiotherapy response.METHODS A case control study design was adopted,and 360 patients with NPC and 550 healthy controls were included.TaqMan method was used to perform genotyping on GC gene loci rs4588,rs7041,and CYP2R1 gene loci rs10741657,rs12794714.Serum 25(OH)D levels were detected,and the relationship between gene polymorphisms and NPC risk and radiotherapy response was analyzed.RESULTS The GC gene rs4588 TT genotype was significantly associated with the risk of NPC in both the codominant model[odds ratio(OR)=1.68,95%CI:1.15-2.45,P=0.007]and the recessive model(OR=1.56,95%CI:1.02-2.38,P=0.039).The association between the rs4588 TT genotype and the risk of NPC was more significant in the male subgroup(OR=1.87,95%CI:1.11-3.15,P=0.019)and the squamous cell carcinoma subgroup(OR=1.89,95%CI:1.19-3.00,P=0.007).The serum 25(OH)D level of the rs7041 AA genotype carriers was significantly lower than that of the CC genotype(P<0.001).The CYP2R1 gene rs10741657 AA genotype was associated with higher serum 25(OH)D levels(P=0.003).The rs12794714 AA genotype was associated with radiotherapy resistance(OR=1.76,95%CI:1.18-2.63,P=0.005).Stratified analysis showed that the association between rs4588 and rs12794714 was significant only in the subgroup with higher 25(OH)D levels.CONCLUSION GC and CYP2R1 genes polymorphisms are associated with NPC susceptibility and radiotherapy response,and this association may be affected by serum 25(OH)D levels.This study provides a new idea for the prevention and individualized treatment in NPC.展开更多
基金Supported by the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(B24010010,E24010011)Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(SZSM202211023)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(SYSPG20241211173921049).
摘要Introduction:A28L,a virion membrane protein involved in mpox virus(MPXV)attachment and fusion,is a major target of neutralizing antibodies and a hotspot for genetic variation.This study investigated variations in its low-complexity region(LCR7)among MPXV strains circulating in Shenzhen,China.Methods:A total of 6,834 publicly available MPXV clade IIb genomes from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID)were analyzed,and whole-genome sequencing was performed on 260 clinical isolates collected in Shenzhen during 2023–2025.LCR7 polymorphisms in OPG153/A28L and associated amino acid substitutions were characterized.Results:Global genomic analysis identified a conserved four-residue deletion(D382–D385)in LCR7 that was prevalent in lineage A viruses.In contrast,the dominant B.1 lineage and its derivatives,including all Shenzhen isolates,exhibited heterogeneous truncations,most commonly a single D385 deletion.Among locally circulating E.4 viruses,complex deletion patterns(e.g.,D383–D385 and D384–D385)and a characteristic amino acid substitution,OPG153_E293Q,were identified,the latter representing a lineage-defining mutation.Conclusion:MPXV evolution in Shenzhen was characterized by LCR7 structural plasticity and the accumulation of lineage-specific amino acid substitutions,supporting the genomic accordion model of viral adaptation.Continued surveillance of these genomic features is essential for monitoring local transmission and informing public health interventions.
摘要Antipsychotics,especially many second-generation antipsychotics(SGAs),remain central to schizophrenia treatment,are indispensable in acute mania and for bipolar maintenance(with selected roles in bipolar depression),and serve as evidence-based augmenters in treatment-resistant depression.Nonetheless,acute antipsychotic-induced movement disorders(AIMDs)[extrapyramidal symptoms(EPS)]are common and clinically costly,impairing quality of life,adherence,and outcomes.The acute spectrum is dominated by dystonia(sustained,often painful contractions).
基金Supported by the China Scholarship Council,No.202108430018 and No.202208080011.
摘要BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a biologically heterogeneous and aggressive biliary malignancy associated with poor survival outcomes despite surgical resection.Germline genetic variants,including single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs),may modulate tumor behavior and inform postoperative risk stratification.AIM To evaluate the prognostic relevance of selected tumor-related SNPs in patients with intrahepatic CCA(iCCA)and perihilar CCA(pCCA).METHODS In this single-centre retrospective cohort study,we genotyped eight SNPs in cancer-associated genes(ARID5B,LEPR,TERT,SH2B3,MMEL1,PROM1,HDAC7,RUNX3)in 229 patients(112 iCCA,117 pCCA)who underwent curative-intent resection between 2009 and 2020.RESULTS Associations between SNPs and recurrence-free survival(RFS),cancer-specific survival(CSS),and overall survival(OS)were assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis,univariate,and multivariate Cox regression models.The rs10740055 AA genotype in ARID5B was associated with significantly shorter RFS[hazard ratio(HR)=1.87,P=0.017],CSS(HR=1.78,P=0.033)and OS(HR=1.79,P=0.021)in iCCA as well as shorter RFS(HR=1.84,P=0.031),CSS(HR=2.18,P=0.005)and OS(HR=1.84,P=0.001)univariate analyses.However,only in iCCA did it retain significance in multivariate analysis alongside other important clinicopathological variables(RFS:HR=2.41,P=0.005;CSS:HR=2.27,P=0.020 and OS:HR=4.10,P=0.001).Further,the LEPR rs1137101 GG genotype was associated with significantly shorter RFS(HR=1.91,P=0.010).Germline variants in ARID5B and LEPR were associated with poorer prognosis following resection for CCA,with rs10740055 in ARID5B serving as an independent predictor of survival particularly in iCCA.CONCLUSION These findings support the potential utility of incorporating host genetic markers into postoperative prognostic models for CCA.Prospective validation and mechanistic studies are warranted.
摘要Inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD),including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,arise from intricate interactions among genetic,environmental,microbial,and immune factors.Beyond its classical role in calcium and bone metabolism,vitamin D has emerged as a key regulator of the intestinal barrier integrity and immune homeostasis.Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in these disorders,mainly because of malabsorption,dietary restrictions,chronic inflammation,and impaired metabolic activation.Genetic variants of the vitamin D receptor,such as ApaI,TaqI,BsmI,and FokI polymorphisms,may alter receptor function and downstream signaling,influencing disease susceptibility and progression.These polymorphisms have been linked to impaired epithelial barrier function,dysregulated nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 signaling,and exaggerated immune activation,central to IBD pathogenesis.Despite growing evidence,clinical assessment and correction of vitamin D deficiency in IBD remain inconsistent,and the influence of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms on therapeutic responses has not been sufficiently characterized.Understanding the interplay between vitamin D status and genetic background could support individualized management strategies.This review underscores the potential of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunctive approach,particularly in patients receiving immunosuppressive or biologic therapies,and emphasizes the need for personalized monitoring to optimize outcomes in IBD.
摘要BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)infection remains a significant global health burden often progressing to hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis,which may ultimately result in hepatocellular carcinoma.Liver fibrosis development is governed by complex host-pathogen interaction,including genetic susceptibility and immune dysregulation.IFI16 and AIM2 inflammasomes serve as critical modulators of inflammation and pathogen pathways.AIM To determine the association of variants IFI16(rs1057028)and AIM2(rs2814770)with hepatic fibrosis progression in Pakistani CHC patients.METHODS This study recruited 378 CHC patients from Lahore General Hospital(tertiary care hospital).Study participants were selected based on hepatitis C virus(HCV)-RNA positivity and transient elastography confirmed hepatic fibrosis.A total of 378 CHC patients for IFI16 genetic variant and 140 CHC patients for AIM2 variant were genotyped using amplification refractory mutation system assays.χ2test,ttest,Mann-Whitney U test,combined genotype effect,and logistic regression analysis was performed determine association between target single nucleotide polymorphisms and progression of HCV-related fibrosis and cirrhosis.RESULTS Results of our study showed that only AIM2 rs2841770 variant genotype TT shows significant association with a higher risk of advanced stage of liver fibrosis(OR=4.83,P=0.05).Combined genotype analysis had shown that CHC patients having A allele of rs1057028 and T allele of rs2814770 are significantly associated with increased risk of hepatic fibrosis(OR=2.6,95%CI:1.16-5.86,P=0.022).Our findings also revealed a significant trend of increasing frequency of liver fibrosis with an increased number of risk alleles of IFI16 rs1057028 and AIM2 rs2814770.In univariate regression analysis,body mass index and alanine aminotransferase levels significantly associated with increased risk of liver fibrosis.CONCLUSION This study suggests that AIM2 rs2814770 and its combined effect with IFI16 rs1057028 may be increase susceptibility to hepatic fibrosis in CHC patients,highlighting immunogenetic modulation,warranting further research for predictive biomarkers.
基金Supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(grant number:L256024).
摘要Introduction:In China,no standardized singlenucleotide polymorphism(SNP)scheme exists for varicella-zoster virus(VZV)genotyping.The 5-SNP scheme with two amplicon gene fragments lacks systematic validation.This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and applicability of this genotyping method.Methods:A total of 280 complete genomes were genotyped using 5 SNPs extracted from ORF22(four SNPs)and ORF38(one SNP)fragments.The results were compared with those of the phylogenetic clustering method as a reference.Concordance with reference was used to estimate the accuracy of the SNP scheme.The evaluated SNP scheme was applied to a national VZV surveillance screen containing 549 clinical samples from 17 Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions(2017–2026).Results:A 97.9%concordance was observed between the 5-SNP scheme and phylogenetic clustering methods.The 2.1%discordance was mostly attributed to putative recombination and early circulation of strains from patients with herpes zoster.During the national VZV surveillance screening,434 samples were amplified,sequenced,and genotyped using a 5-SNP scheme.Of the genotyped samples,90.3%and 8.8%were identified as clades 2 and 5,respectively,using four ORF22 SNPs,and the remaining 0.9%as clade 4,using ORF38 SNP.All samples showed 100%intragenotypic SNP profile consistency.Conclusion:The unified 5-SNP scheme is accurate and practical for VZV surveillance in China;however,periodic evaluation is required.
摘要Dear Editor,Macrovascular and microvascular diseases are the most frequent complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),with coronary artery disease(CAD)being particularly noteworthy[1].Both environmental factors,such as dietary habits and lifestyle,and genetic factors contribute to the risk of CAD[2].Notably,single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in the serinehreonine kinase 11(STK11)gene have been linked to the development of CAD in patients with T2DM through various mechanisms involving the adiponectin pathway.The activation of AMPactivated protein kinase(AMPK),which depends on STK11,can suppress IKK-NF-κB signaling,thereby reducing the production of proinflammatory cytokines and adhesion molecules,as well as interleukin-18-mediated endothelial cell death[3–4].
基金Supported by Yunnan Province International Joint Laboratory for Innovation and Application of Key Technologies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Complications,No.202503AP140036Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department-Kunming Medical University Basic Research Program,No.202501AY070001-009and Famous Doctor Special Project of Yunnan Xingdian Talent Support Program,No.XDYC-MY-2022-0004.
摘要BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy(DR)is a prevalent and vision-threatening microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Although traditional risk factors for DR are well established,the roles of vitamin D(VD)and genetic variations,particularly the VD receptor(VDR)FokI polymorphism(rs2228570),remain not fully elucidated in the pathogenesis of DR and are under active investigation.VD exerts anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,and anti-angiogenic effects that are crucial for retinal microvascular homeostasis.We hypothesized that serum VD levels and the VDR FokI polymorphism are associated with susceptibility to DR.AIM To investigate associations of serum VD levels and the VDR FokI polymorphism with the risk of DR in T2DM patients in Kunming,China.METHODS This case-control study was conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University.Participants were recruited and categorized into three groups:(1)115 patients with DR;(2)130 T2DM patients without retinopathy;and(3)58 healthy controls.Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay.VDR FokI(rs2228570)genotyping was performed using Sanger sequencing.RESULTS The prevalence of VD deficiency(VDD)was significantly higher in the DR group(54.78%)compared with the T2DM(31.54%)and control groups(20.69%).VDD was significantly associated with an increased risk of DR relative to T2DM patients and healthy controls[odds ratio(OR)=3.09,95%CI:1.90-5.01,P<0.001].Genetic analysis revealed that both the FokI ff genotype(OR=2.36;95%CI:1.27-4.39;P=0.007)and f allele(OR=1.67;95%CI:1.18-2.36;P=0.004)were substantially more prevalent in DR patients than in non-retinopathy T2DM patients and controls,suggesting that these genetic variants are associated with the development of DR.CONCLUSION VDD and the VDR FokI ff genotype are independent risk factors for DR in T2DM patients in Kunming,China.Their combined assessment may aid in DR risk stratification and early intervention.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.32270238 and 31870311).
摘要Subtropical evergreen broad-leaved trees are usually vulnerable to freezing stress,while hexaploid wild Camellia oleifera shows strong freezing tolerance.As a valuable genetic resource of woody oil crop C.oleifera,wild C.oleifera can serve as a case for studying the molecular bases of adaptive evolution to freezing stress.Here,47 wild C.oleifera from 11 natural distribution sites in China and 4 relative species of C.oleifera were selected for genome sequencing.“Min Temperature of Coldest Month”(BIO6)had the highest comprehensive contribution to wild C.oleifera distribution.The population genetic structure of wild C.oleifera could be divided into two groups:in cold winter(BIO6≤0℃)and warm winter(BIO6>0℃)areas.Wild C.oleifera in cold winter areas might have experienced stronger selection pressures and population bottlenecks with lower Ne than those in warm winter areas.155 singlenucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)were significantly correlated with the key bioclimatic variables(106 SNPs significantly correlated with BIO6).Twenty key SNPs and 15 key copy number variation regions(CNVRs)were found with genotype differentiation>50%between the two groups of wild C.oleifera.Key SNPs in cis-regulatory elements might affect the expression of key genes associated with freezing tolerance,and they were also found within a CNVR suggesting interactions between them.Some key CNVRs in the exon regions were closely related to the differentially expressed genes under freezing stress.The findings suggest that rich SNPs and CNVRs in polyploid trees may contribute to the adaptive evolution to freezing stress.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2024YFC2707801the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen,No.JCYJ20230807143800002.
摘要BACKGROUND Folate metabolism gene polymorphisms may play an important role in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder(ASD).However,most studies have primarily used single candidate gene typing strategies(such as targeted polymerase chain reaction technology),and current findings remain inconsistent.AIM To investigate the association of folate metabolism gene polymorphisms with ASD susceptibility and symptom severity among Chinese children.METHODS Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was conducted to systematically screen for coding region variants of key genes in the folate metabolism pathway among children with ASD,focusing on identifying polymorphisms with high mutation frequencies and potential pathogenic effects.A case-control study was then conducted to explore the association of candidate folate metabolism gene polymorphisms with the susceptibility and severity of ASD.RESULTS WES was performed on 70 children with ASD,and the case-control study included 170 children with ASD and 170 healthy controls.WES revealed that 84.3%(59/70)of children with ASD carried potentially pathogenic variants enriched in folate metabolism pathways.MTHFR C677T and MTRR A66G were significantly associated with an increased risk of ASD in both codominant and dominant models(P<0.05).The dominant model of MTRR A66G was also significantly associated with higher scores in the domains of social relations,body and object use,social and adaptive skills,total scores on the Autism Behavior Checklist,as well as emotional reactivity,nonverbal communication,and activity level on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Most children with ASD carry deleterious variants in folate metabolism-related pathways.MTHFR C677T and MTRR A66G mutations are significantly associated with ASD.
基金Supported by Special Research Plan 2023 of Chaozhou,No.202303GY05。
摘要BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease(CHD)is a prominent cause of mortality and disability worldwide.Like most complex diseases,the risk of CHD in individuals is regulated by the interaction between genetic factors and lifestyle.APOE and SLCO1B1 genetic polymorphisms and LPA KIV-2 copy number variation may influence the development and progression of CHD.Clarifying gene polymor-phisms can guide clinical precision and prevention,thereby improving treatment outcomes.AIM To investigate the influence of APOE and SLCO1B1 gene polymorphisms,as well as LPA KIV-2 copy number variation on CHD in the Teochew population.METHODS A total of 324 patients with CHD and 143 control participants were involved in this study.Single nucleotide polymorphisms rs429358 and rs7412 in the APOE gene,and rs2306283 and rs4149056 in the SLCO1B1 gene were analyzed via high-resolution melting curve analysis.Additionally,PCR was performed to detect KIV-2 copy number variations.Clinical risk factors and potential effects on CHD patients were subsequently assessed.RESULTS In the CHD group,the frequencies of APOE alleleε2,ε3,ε4 were 8.02%,82.97%,and 9.10%,respectively.Compared to the control groups(13.29%,79.37%,and 7.34%,respectively),theε2 allele frequency showed a significant difference(8.02%vs 13.29%,P=0.012).SLCO1B1 allele frequencies in the CHD group were not significantly different from those in the control group(*1a:26.69%vs 25.52%,*1b:61.17%vs 65.38%,*5:0.15%vs 0.35%,*15:11.83%vs 8.74%).The number of copies of the KIV-2 gene was significantly lower in the CHD group when compared to controls(23.35±8.78 vs 27.21±9.48;P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis revealed that sex,age,hypertension,diabetes,smoking,theε2 allele and KIV-2 copy number were factors influencing the presence of CHD.CONCLUSION In the Teochew population,the APOEε2 allele and a higher KIV-2 copy number were associated with a reduced risk of CHD.In contrast,the APOEε4 allele and SLCO1B1 gene were not associated with CHD.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82350127 and No.82241013the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation,No.20ZR1411600+2 种基金the Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center,No.SHDC2020CR4039the Bethune Ethicon Excellent Surgery Foundation,No.CESS2021TC04Xuhui District Medical Research Project of Shanghai,No.SHXH201805.
摘要BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis through binding to dif-ferent ligands.AIM To evaluate the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of ACVR1C and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)in Chinese Han population.METHODS In this hospital-based cohort study,1043 ESCC patients and 1143 healthy controls were enrolled.Five SNPs(rs4664229,rs4556933,rs77886248,rs77263459,rs6734630)of ACVR1C were assessed by the ligation detection reaction method.Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test,genetic model analysis,stratified analysis,linkage disequi-librium test,and haplotype analysis were conducted.RESULTS Participants carrying ACVR1C rs4556933 GA mutant had significantly decreased risk of ESCC,and those with rs77886248 TA mutant were related with higher risk,especially in older male smokers.In the haplotype analysis,ACVR1C Trs4664229Ars4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 increased risk of ESCC,while Trs4664229Grs4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 was associated with lower susceptibility to ESCC.CONCLUSION ACVR1C rs4556933 and rs77886248 SNPs were associated with the susceptibility to ESCC,which could provide a potential target for early diagnosis and treatment of ESCC in Chinese Han population.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.32270768,No.82273970,No.32070726,and No.82370715National Key R&D Program of China,No.2023YFC2507904the Innovation Group Project of Hubei Province,No.2023AFA026.
摘要Hepatitis B virus remains a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma,with genetic polymorphisms and mutations influencing immune responses and disease progression.Nguyen et al present novel findings on specific human leukocyte antigen(HLA)alleles,including rs2856718 of HLA-DQ and rs3077 and rs9277535 of HLA-DP,which may predispose individuals to cirrhosis and liver cancer,based on multi-clustering analysis.Here,we discuss the feasibility of this approach and identify key areas for further investigation,aiming to offer insights for advancing clinical practice and research in liver disease and related cancers.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24A20101).
摘要As a distinctive unshaped refractory material used in steelmaking induction furnace linings,significant variations in raw material performance,particularly erosion resistance,have been observed across silica sources from different regions.To clarify the causes of performance discrepancies and reveal the erosion resistance mechanisms,erosion resistance experiments were conducted on three quartzite raw materials from distinct regions.Furthermore,the enhancement effects of mineralizers on the raw material with the poorest performance were investigated,and the erosion resistance mechanisms of representative raw materials and mineralization effects in silica ramming materials were proposed.The results demonstrated that the presence of dolomite and iron oxide in raw materials is critical for improving the erosion resistance of silica ramming materials.However,the material with 1 wt.%dolomite as a standalone mineralizer exhibited optimal erosion resistance compared to iron oxide composite mineralizers.This improvement is attributed to the formation of uniformly distributed tridymite and an appropriate liquid phase,which mitigates volume expansion effects caused by quartz phase transformation,thereby minimizing aggregate cracking.Additionally,magnesium derived from dolomite plays a specialized role in the operational environment,with the synergistic effects of these two factors collectively enhancing the material’s erosion resistance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.22075168,21701105,21871167&91961201)Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering(No.2022SX-FR003)。
摘要In our work,polymorphism strategy has been successfully applied to tune up chromism and luminescence properties of viologen-based materials.Two polymorphs of viologen-based complexes ofα-CdBr2(PHSQ)2(H2O)2(1)andβ-CdBr2(PHSQ)2(H2O)2(2)(PHSQ=N-(4-sulfophenyl)-4,4-bipyridinium)were synthesized by changing the solvent.They can both respond to UV light and electricity in the manner of chromism visible to the naked eye and the coloration states have good reversibility,through which an inkless erasable printing model has been established.But the coloration contrast of 1 is higher compared to 2.Meanwhile,they both exhibit photoluminescence properties and the intensity of 1 is twice that of 2,which is accompanied by photoquenching upon continuous UV light irradiation.The only divergence of disordered/ordered O atoms in the two crystalline compounds leads to significantly different chromic and luminescent properties.Further explorations simultaneously demonstrate that the different chromic performance between 1 and 2 should attribute to the alteration of stimulus-induced(light/electricity)electron transfer channels caused by the ordered/disordered O atoms in the complexes,which is achieved through C-H···O and O-H···O interactions to change crystal arrangement and structural rigidity,thus affect luminescent properties.
基金funding support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276076 and 52120105009)the Thousand Young Talents Program of China(BE0200006)+2 种基金funding support by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero,ACT Program(Accelerating CCS Technologies,Horizon2020,691712)for Project NEXTCCUS(327327)the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program for the SUNPEROM project,Grant Agreement No.101223212University College London’s Research,Innovation and Global Engagement,UCL–Korea University Strategic Partner Fund for their financial support。
摘要Metal halide perovskites(MHPs)have been accelerating next generation high performance solar cells due to their high charge carrier transport and optoelectronic properties.However,their thermoelectric properties fall behind their optoelectronic counterparts,although they have ultralow thermal conductivities and are highly suitable for low grade heat harvesting.A major challenge is how to efficiently dope MHPs in order to achieve high electrical conductivities.As the state-of-the-art MHP for thermoelectric energy conversion,CsSnI3 shows unusual metallic behavior due to the intrinsic Sn vacancies,but it undergoes complex polymorphic phase transitions which hinders its carrier mobility.In this work,we report,for the first time,synthesis of a novel MHP-based thermoelectric device using bulk CsSnI3.This is achieved by leveraging stable polymorphic phase mixing(of orthorhombic and tetragonal phases)and electronic heterostructure.CsSnI3 synthesized by spark-plasma sintering with carbon fiber inclusion shows highly enhanced Seebeck coefficient of~250μV/K,resulting from successful control of the degree of polymorphic phase mixing.The CsSnI3 demonstrates high electrical conductivity of~8400 S/m,attributed to its high carrier mobility.Our approach to control the phase mixing suppresses lattice thermal conductivity to~0.4 W/(m K)through the phonon-boundary scattering.First-principle calculations of the two phases and the phase-interface confirm the strong effect of hybridization and reconstruction of structure at the interface of two phases,which decouples the Seebeck coefficient from electrical conductivity here.The optimized CsSnI3 achieves a power factor of 311μW/(m K2)and ZT of 0.27±0.04,the highest among all reported bulk MHPs.The MHP-based thermoelectric device operates stably across temperature differences of 40 to 260 K,delivering a power density of 3.5 W/m2.This work unlocks the potential of emerging MHPs for thermoelectric devices for low-grade heat harvesting.This could also enable synergistic cooperation between photovoltaic and thermoelectric effects in MHPs for more efficient renewable solar and thermal energy co-harvesting.
摘要BACKGROUND Fluoropyrimidines are metabolized in the liver by the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase(DPD),encoded by the DPYD gene.About 7%of the European population is a carrier of DPYD gene polymorphisms associated with reduced DPD enzyme activity.AIM To assess the prevalence of DPYD polymorphisms and their impact on fluoropyrimidine tolerability in Italian patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.METHODS A total of 300 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal malignancy and treated with a fluoropyrimidine-based regimen were included in the analysis and divided into two cohorts:(1)149 patients who started fluoropyrimidines after DPYD testing;and(2)151 patients treated without DPYD testing.Among the patients in cohort A,15%tested only the DPYD2A polymorphism,19%tested four polymorphisms(DPYD2A,HapB3,c.2846A>T,and DPYD13),and 66%tested five polymorphisms including DPYD6.RESULTS Overall,14.8%of patients were found to be carriers of a DPYD variant,the most common being DPYD6(12.1%).Patients in cohort A reported≥G3 toxicities(P=0.00098),particularly fewer nonhematological toxicities(P=0.0028)compared with cohort B,whereas there was no statistically significant difference between the two cohorts in hematological toxicities(P=0.6944).Significantly fewer chemotherapy dose reductions(P=0.00002)were observed in cohort A compared to cohort B,whereas there was no statistically significant differences in chemotherapy delay.CONCLUSION Although this study had a limited sample size,it provides additional information on the prevalence of DPYD polymorphisms in the Italian population and highlights the role of pharmacogenetic testing to prevent severe toxicity.
基金National Key Research and Development Program for Young scientists,Grant/Award Number:2021YFF0703200National Natural Foundation Joint Fund for Regional Innovation and Development,Grant/Award Number:U21A20194+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:32170540National Key Research and Development Program,Grant/Award Number:2022YFF0711005。
摘要Chinese hamster with Chinese characteristics is used in experiments,and it is of great value in the field of medical biology research.However,at present,there is no high-efficiency method for evaluating the genetic quality of Chinese hamsters.Here,we developed a novel Chinese hamster genetic quality detection system using single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)markers.To find SNP loci,we conducted whole genome sequencing on 24 Chinese hamsters.Then,we employed an SNP locus screening criterion that we set up previously and initially screened 214 SNP loci with wide genome distribution and high polymorphism level.Subsequently,we developed the SNP detection system using a multitarget region capture technique based on second-generation sequencing,and a 55 SNP panel for genetic evaluation of Chinese hamster populations was developed.PopGen.32.analysis results showed that the average effective allele number,Shannon index,observed heterozygosity,expected heterozygosity,average heterozygosity,polymorphism information,and other genetic parameters of Chinese hamster population A were higher than those in population B.Using scientific screening and optimization,we successfully developed a novel Chinese hamster SNP genetic detection system that can efficiently and accurately analyze the genetic quality of the Chinese hamster population.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2018JJ2598).
摘要Objective:Postpartum depression(PPD)is a common and serious mental disorder after childbirth,imposing a heavy burden on mothers,infants,and families.Abnormalities in the tryptophan-kynurenine(TRP-KYN)metabolic pathway are considered to be involved in its pathogenesis,but the role of quinolinic acid phosphoribosyltransferase(QPRT),a key downstream enzyme in this pathway,remains unclear.This study aims to explore the association between PPD in women undergoing cesarean section and QPRT gene polymorphisms,as well as other risk factors for PPD.Methods:A candidate gene association study design was adopted.From January 2024 to June 2025,full-term singleton pregnant women scheduled to undergo elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were recruited at the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University and Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital.At 42 days postpartum,postpartum depression was assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS).Peripheral blood samples were collected and genomic DNA was extracted.Four QPRT single nucleotide polymorphism loci(rs1134700,rs2303255,rs9922666,and rs9933310)were selected for genotyping to analyze the association between these loci and PPD.Bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter gene assays were performed to investigate the possible mechanism by which significant loci influence disease occurrence.Results:A total of 362 women were ultimately included in the analysis,among whom 29 were diagnosed with PPD,with an incidence of 8.01%.Analysis of general data showed that comorbid hypertension or thyroid disease,inconsistency between neonatal sex and expectation,prenatal depression,prenatal self-harm ideation,domestic violence,poor marital and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships,stressful life events,dissatisfaction with current life status,poor mood during pregnancy,and high stress during pregnancy were all risk factors for PPD in women undergoing cesarean section(all PG polymorphism was associated with PPD.Women carrying the rs9933310 GG or AG genotype had a 2.92-fold higher risk of PPD compared with women with the AA genotype(OR=2.92,95%CI 1.18 to 6.99).Expression quantitative trait loci(eQTL)analysis suggested that the G allele at this locus was associated with downregulation of QPRT expression(AA>AG>GG).Multi-database queries indicated that the rs9933310 locus may have promoter and/or enhancer activity.In addition,JASPAR database prediction and experimental validation showed that the mutant(G)allele at the QPRT rs9933310 locus was more likely than the wild-type(A)allele to weaken promoter-enhancer activity at this locus,and resulted in loss of transcription factors Gata1,GATA2,GATA3,Gata4,Sox17,Sox2,Sox3,Sox6,and SRY,thereby regulating QPRT expression.Conclusion:Comorbid hypertension or thyroid disease,inconsistency between neonatal sex and expectation,prenatal depression,prenatal self-harm ideation,domestic violence,poor marital and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships,stressful life events,dissatisfaction with current life status,poor mood during pregnancy,high stress during pregnancy,and mutation at the QPRT rs9933310 locus are all risk factors for PPD.The QPRT rs9933310 G allele is an independent risk factor for PPD in women undergoing cesarean section,and its pathogenic mechanism may involve downregulation of QPRT expression and disruption of TRP-KYN pathway homeostasis.QPRT has a potential role in the pathogenesis of PPD and may become a novel antidepressant target acting on the TRPKYN pathway.
摘要BACKGROUND Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),exhibiting high incidence in southern China,is linked to genetic and environmental factors.Vitamin D metabolism,involving transport[group-specific component(GC)protein]and activation[25-hydroxylase(CYP2R1)enzyme],may influence NPC susceptibility and radiotherapy response.Polymorphisms in GC and CYP2R1 genes affect protein function and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]levels,and are implicated in other cancers.However,their role in NPC-particularly in high-risk Han Chinese populations-and interaction with vitamin D status remains unclear.This case control study(360 NPC patients,550 controls)investigates these relationships to inform prevention and personalized therapy.AIM To investigate the association between vitamin D binding protein(GC)and CYP2R1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to NPC and radiotherapy response.METHODS A case control study design was adopted,and 360 patients with NPC and 550 healthy controls were included.TaqMan method was used to perform genotyping on GC gene loci rs4588,rs7041,and CYP2R1 gene loci rs10741657,rs12794714.Serum 25(OH)D levels were detected,and the relationship between gene polymorphisms and NPC risk and radiotherapy response was analyzed.RESULTS The GC gene rs4588 TT genotype was significantly associated with the risk of NPC in both the codominant model[odds ratio(OR)=1.68,95%CI:1.15-2.45,P=0.007]and the recessive model(OR=1.56,95%CI:1.02-2.38,P=0.039).The association between the rs4588 TT genotype and the risk of NPC was more significant in the male subgroup(OR=1.87,95%CI:1.11-3.15,P=0.019)and the squamous cell carcinoma subgroup(OR=1.89,95%CI:1.19-3.00,P=0.007).The serum 25(OH)D level of the rs7041 AA genotype carriers was significantly lower than that of the CC genotype(P<0.001).The CYP2R1 gene rs10741657 AA genotype was associated with higher serum 25(OH)D levels(P=0.003).The rs12794714 AA genotype was associated with radiotherapy resistance(OR=1.76,95%CI:1.18-2.63,P=0.005).Stratified analysis showed that the association between rs4588 and rs12794714 was significant only in the subgroup with higher 25(OH)D levels.CONCLUSION GC and CYP2R1 genes polymorphisms are associated with NPC susceptibility and radiotherapy response,and this association may be affected by serum 25(OH)D levels.This study provides a new idea for the prevention and individualized treatment in NPC.