氨对脑星状胶质细胞形态结构的影响

本文就氨(氯化铵)对体外培养之星状胶质细胞形态结构的影响进行了初步探讨。结果表明,高氨环境下,胶质细胞首先出现空泡变性,之后胞浆内出现细小的嗜碱性颗粒,细胞之间的间隙随着氨浓度的增大及氨作用时间的延长不断增加,细胞的分支状或星状突起显得粗大、清晰。当氨浓度达10mmol/L、氨作用时间延长至72小时时,可见胶质细胞出现核浓缩及崩解坏死现象。观察结果提示:高氨环境下胶质细胞的损伤与修复同时或相继出现,由此其功能代谢也将发生相应变化,这些变化有可能与中枢神经系统在氨中毒时所出现的种种异常有关,其确切作用有待于今后深入研究。     

Prediction of mandibular bone remodelling induced by fixed partial dentures

Fixed partial dentures (FPD) or dental bridges have been extensively utilised in prosthodontic restoration. Despite considerable clinical success to date, there has been limited fundamental understanding of the biomechanical consequences induced by FPD treatment. It is noted that FPD construction significantly alters the biological and mechanical environment in the supporting bone region. Thus, the surrounding bones will be engaged to adapt to such a biomechanical change. This paper aims to address this critical issue by developing a new remodelling procedure induced by FPD restoration. Specifically, it relates the mechanical stimulus to the change in Hounsfield Unit (HU) value in terms of surface area density (SAD) of bony morphology, which allows direct correlation to clinical computerised tomography (CT) data. The procedure will provide prosthodontist with a new approach for assessing FPD treatment, thereby optimising FPD design for improving longevity and reliability of future FPD restoration.     

罗布麻和大麻状罗布麻UV-B光受体UVR8基因的鉴定及表达分析

在植物响应紫外线B(ultraviolet-B,UV-B)的过程中,UV-B光受体UVR8(UV Resistance Locus 8)对植物的光形态建成和生长代谢等过程具有重要调控作用。为探究罗布麻属植物UV-B光受体信息,该研究通过罗布麻(Apocynum venetum)和大麻状罗布麻(A. cannabinum)全基因组数据进行UV-B光受体UVR8的筛选与生物信息学分析,同时利用转录组数据分析UV-B胁迫处理下的UVR8基因表达模式。结果表明:(1)罗布麻有6个UVR8基因,大麻状罗布麻有5个UVR8基因,前者分布在1、7、9和11号染色体上,后者分布在1、8和9号染色体上。(2)UVR8蛋白为亲水性稳定蛋白,定位在细胞核,不存在跨膜结构和信号肽,二级结构主要由延伸链、无规则卷曲、α-螺旋和β-转角构成。AvUVR8b和AcUVR8a蛋白三级结构与拟南芥UVR8(AtUVR8)最为类似,并且与小粒咖啡(CaUVR8)和伊德斯种咖啡(CeUVR8)的亲缘关系最近。同时发现罗布麻AvUVR8b和大麻状罗布麻AcUVR8a基因和蛋白结构与AtUVR8基因及蛋白高度相似。(3)当以一定剂量UV-B(17.52 kJ·m^-2·d^-1)处理两种罗布麻植株时,AvUVR8b和AcUVR8a的表达量上调。据此推测在响应UV-B时,AvUVR8b基因在罗布麻中起主要作用,AcUVR8a基因在大麻状罗布麻中起主要作用。(4)顺式作用元件分析结果表明,UVR8的表达受光照、温度、水分、氧气和激素等因素的调控。该研究将为进一步研究罗布麻属UVR8的基因功能奠定基础,同时为解析罗布麻属植物适应UV-B的分子机制提供线索。     

Early B-cell factors involve in the tumorigenesis and predict the overall survival of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer (GC) is a heavy health burden around the world, which is the fifth most frequent tumor and leads to the third most common cancer-related deaths. It is urgent to identify prognostic markers as the guideline for personalized treatment and follow-up. We accessed the prognostic value of Early B-cell factors (EBFs) in GC. A total of 415 GC tissues and 34 normal tissues from The Cancer Genome Atlas Stomach Adenocarcinoma (TCGA-STAD) cohort, 616 external patients from {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE15459","term_id":"15459"}}GSE15459, {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE22377","term_id":"22377"}}GSE22377, {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE51105","term_id":"51105"}}GSE51105, {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE62245","term_id":"62245"}}GSE62245 were enrolled for analysis. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were employed to evaluate the sole and integrative prognostic value of EBFs, respectively. Genetic alterations, DNA methylation of EBFs were also evaluated, as well as the involved signaling pathways. We revealed that increased EBFs associated with the poor prognosis of GC patients, the prognostic model was established in TCGA-STAD cohort, and validated in Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) cohorts, with effectiveness in both HER2 positive and negative patients. DNA methylation was involved in the impact on prognosis. Cell cycle, immune-associated, and MAPK pathways were influenced by EBFs. Anti-CTLA4 immunotherapy is more suitable for EBFs determining high-risk groups, but not anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. 5-Fluorouracil, methotrexate, vorinostat are suitable to inhibit the function of EBFs. Our new findings provide novel insight into the prediction of prognosis and clinical treatment of GC patients based on EBFs.     

Secondary Metabolites from Aspergillus fumigatus,an Endophytic Fungus from the Liverwort Heteroscyphus tener (Steph.) Schiffn.

Three new metabolites, asperfumigatin ( 1 ), isochaetominine ( 10 ), and 8′‐O‐methylasterric acid ( 21 ), together with nineteen known compounds, were obtained from the culture of Aspergillus fumigatus, an endophytic fungus from the Chinese liverwort Heteroscyphus tener (Steph.) Schiffn. Their structures were established by extensive analysis of the spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations of 1 and 10 were determined by analysis of their respective CD spectra. Cytotoxicity of these isolates against four human cancer cell lines was also determined.     

Nanoflake‐Assembled Hierarchical Na3V2(PO4)3/C Microflowers: Superior Li Storage Performance and Insertion/Extraction Mechanism

Na₃V₂(PO₄)₃ (NVP) has excellent electrochemical stability and fast ion diffusion coefficient due to the 3D Na⁺ ion superionic conductor framework, which make it an attractive cathode material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs). However, the electrochemical performance of NVP needs to be further improved for applications in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Here, nanoflake‐assembled hierarchical NVP/C microflowers are synthesized using a facile method. The structure of as‐synthesized materials enhances the electrochemical performance by improving the electron conductivity, increasing electrode–electrolyte contact area, and shortening the diffusion distance. The as‐synthesized material exhibits a high capacity (230 mAh g^?1), excellent cycling stability (83.6% of the initial capacity is retained after 5000 cycles), and remarkable rate performance (91 C) in hybrid LIBs. Meanwhile, the hybrid LIBs with the structure of NVP || 1 m LiPF₆/EC (ethylene carbonate) + DMC (dimethyl carbonate) || NVP and Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ || 1 m LiPF₆/EC + DMC || NVP are assembled and display capacities of 79 and 73 mAh g^?1, respectively. The insertion/extraction mechanism of NVP is systematically investigated, based on in situ X‐ray diffraction. The superior electrochemical performance, the design of hybrid LIBs, and the insertion/extraction mechanism investigation will have profound implications for developing safe and stable, high‐energy, and high‐power LIBs.