Pseudorabies(PR),also called Aujeszky's disease,is a highly infectious disease caused by pseudorabies virus(PRV).Without specific host tropism,PRV can infect a wide variety of mammals,including pig,sheep,cattle,et...Pseudorabies(PR),also called Aujeszky's disease,is a highly infectious disease caused by pseudorabies virus(PRV).Without specific host tropism,PRV can infect a wide variety of mammals,including pig,sheep,cattle,etc.,thereby causing severe clinical symptoms and acute death.PRV was firstly reported in China in 1950s,while outbreaks of emerging PRV variants have been documented in partial regions since 2011,leading to significant economic losses in swine industry.Although scientists have been devoting to the design of diagnostic approaches and the development of vaccines during the past years,PR remains a vital infectious disease widely prevalent in Chinese pig industry.Especially,its potential threat to human health has also attracted the worldwide attention.In this review,we will provide a summary of current understanding of PRV in China,mainly focusing on PRV history,the existing diagnosis methods,PRV prevalence in pig population and other susceptible mammals,molecular characteristics,and the available vaccines against its infection.Additionally,promising agents including traditional Chinese herbal medicines and novel inhibitors that may be employed to treat this viral infection,are also discussed.展开更多
Panax notoginseng,a perennial herb of the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae,has played an important role in clinical treatment in China for thousands of years because of its extensive pharmacological effects.Here,w...Panax notoginseng,a perennial herb of the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae,has played an important role in clinical treatment in China for thousands of years because of its extensive pharmacological effects.Here,we report a high-quality reference genome of P.notoginseng,with a genome size up to 2.66 Gb and a contig N50 of 1.12 Mb,produced with third-generation PacBio sequencing technology.This is the first chromosome-level genome assembly for the genus Panax.Through genome evolution analysis,we explored phylogenetic and whole-genome duplication events and examined their impact on saponin biosynthesis.We performed a detailed transcriptional analysis of P.notoginseng and explored genelevel mechanisms that regulate the formation of characteristic tubercles.Next,we studied the biosynthesis and regulation of saponins at temporal and spatial levels.We combined multi-omics data to identify genes that encode key enzymes in the P.notoginseng terpenoid biosynthetic pathway.Finally,we identified five glycosyltransferase genes whose products catalyzed the formation of different ginsenosides in P.notoginseng.The genetic information obtained in this study provides a resource for further exploration of the growth characteristics,cultivation,breeding,and saponin biosynthesis of P.notoginseng.展开更多
目的分析与整合颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园的体验,并寻找支持性因素。方法计算机检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台、维普资讯中文期刊服务平台、Web of Science、PubMed、Medline、CINAHL、Embase,收集有关颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园体验的质...目的分析与整合颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园的体验,并寻找支持性因素。方法计算机检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台、维普资讯中文期刊服务平台、Web of Science、PubMed、Medline、CINAHL、Embase,收集有关颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园体验的质性研究文献。采用澳大利亚乔安娜·布里格斯研究所循证卫生保健中心的汇集性整合方法进行文献结果整合。结果共纳入11篇文献,从中提炼出46个主题,可归纳组合形成11个新的类别,最终得到4个整合结果。4个整合结果分别为疾病及治疗的持续影响、重返校园融入体验、顺利重返校园的支持因素、信息沟通与传播障碍。结论颅脑肿瘤对患儿产生持续的消极影响,医护人员应积极承担信息联络角色并提供有效支持,促进颅脑肿瘤患儿成功重返校园。展开更多
Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and the gradually decreasing neutralizing antibodies over time post vaccination have led to an increase in incidents of breakthrough infection across the world.To investigate the potential...Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and the gradually decreasing neutralizing antibodies over time post vaccination have led to an increase in incidents of breakthrough infection across the world.To investigate the potential protective effect of the recombinant protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine targeting receptor-binding domain(RBD)(PS-RBD)and whole inactivated virus particle vaccine(IV)against the variant strains,in this study,rhesus macaques were immunized with PS-RBD or IV vaccine,followed by a Beta variant(B.1.351)challenge.Although neutralizing activity against the Beta variant was reduced compared with that against the prototype,the decreased viral load in both upper and lower respiratory tracts,milder pathological changes,and downregulated inflammatory cytokine levels in lung tissues after challenge demonstrated that PS-RBD and IV still provided effective protection against the Beta variant in the macaque model.Furthermore,PS-RBD-induced macaque sera possessed general binding and neutralizing activity to Alpha,Beta,Delta,and Omicron variants in our study,though the neutralizing antibody(NAb)titers declined by varying degrees,demonstrating potential protection of PS-RBD against current circulating variants of concern(VOCs).Interestingly,although the IV vaccine-induced extremely low neutralizing antibody titers against the Beta variant,it still showed reduction for viral load and significantly alleviated pathological change.Other correlates of vaccine-induced protection(CoP)like antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity(ADCC)and immune memory were both confirmed to be existing in IV vaccinated group and possibly be involved in the protective mechanism.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.31571432/31802252)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2015JC3097/2020JJ4041)the Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province(CX20200659).
文摘Pseudorabies(PR),also called Aujeszky's disease,is a highly infectious disease caused by pseudorabies virus(PRV).Without specific host tropism,PRV can infect a wide variety of mammals,including pig,sheep,cattle,etc.,thereby causing severe clinical symptoms and acute death.PRV was firstly reported in China in 1950s,while outbreaks of emerging PRV variants have been documented in partial regions since 2011,leading to significant economic losses in swine industry.Although scientists have been devoting to the design of diagnostic approaches and the development of vaccines during the past years,PR remains a vital infectious disease widely prevalent in Chinese pig industry.Especially,its potential threat to human health has also attracted the worldwide attention.In this review,we will provide a summary of current understanding of PRV in China,mainly focusing on PRV history,the existing diagnosis methods,PRV prevalence in pig population and other susceptible mammals,molecular characteristics,and the available vaccines against its infection.Additionally,promising agents including traditional Chinese herbal medicines and novel inhibitors that may be employed to treat this viral infection,are also discussed.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.81891010,81891013)the Key Project at central government level:The ability establishment of sustainable use for valuable Chinese medicine resources(no.2060302-1806-03)+1 种基金the High-level Teachers in Beijing Municipal Universities in the Period of 13th Five-year Plan(no.CIT&TCD20170324)the National Program for Special Support of Eminent Professionals.
文摘Panax notoginseng,a perennial herb of the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae,has played an important role in clinical treatment in China for thousands of years because of its extensive pharmacological effects.Here,we report a high-quality reference genome of P.notoginseng,with a genome size up to 2.66 Gb and a contig N50 of 1.12 Mb,produced with third-generation PacBio sequencing technology.This is the first chromosome-level genome assembly for the genus Panax.Through genome evolution analysis,we explored phylogenetic and whole-genome duplication events and examined their impact on saponin biosynthesis.We performed a detailed transcriptional analysis of P.notoginseng and explored genelevel mechanisms that regulate the formation of characteristic tubercles.Next,we studied the biosynthesis and regulation of saponins at temporal and spatial levels.We combined multi-omics data to identify genes that encode key enzymes in the P.notoginseng terpenoid biosynthetic pathway.Finally,we identified five glycosyltransferase genes whose products catalyzed the formation of different ginsenosides in P.notoginseng.The genetic information obtained in this study provides a resource for further exploration of the growth characteristics,cultivation,breeding,and saponin biosynthesis of P.notoginseng.
文摘目的分析与整合颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园的体验,并寻找支持性因素。方法计算机检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台、维普资讯中文期刊服务平台、Web of Science、PubMed、Medline、CINAHL、Embase,收集有关颅脑肿瘤患儿重返校园体验的质性研究文献。采用澳大利亚乔安娜·布里格斯研究所循证卫生保健中心的汇集性整合方法进行文献结果整合。结果共纳入11篇文献,从中提炼出46个主题,可归纳组合形成11个新的类别,最终得到4个整合结果。4个整合结果分别为疾病及治疗的持续影响、重返校园融入体验、顺利重返校园的支持因素、信息沟通与传播障碍。结论颅脑肿瘤对患儿产生持续的消极影响,医护人员应积极承担信息联络角色并提供有效支持,促进颅脑肿瘤患儿成功重返校园。
基金Emergency Key Program of Guangzhou Laboratory(Grant No.EKPG21-30-1)。
文摘Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and the gradually decreasing neutralizing antibodies over time post vaccination have led to an increase in incidents of breakthrough infection across the world.To investigate the potential protective effect of the recombinant protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine targeting receptor-binding domain(RBD)(PS-RBD)and whole inactivated virus particle vaccine(IV)against the variant strains,in this study,rhesus macaques were immunized with PS-RBD or IV vaccine,followed by a Beta variant(B.1.351)challenge.Although neutralizing activity against the Beta variant was reduced compared with that against the prototype,the decreased viral load in both upper and lower respiratory tracts,milder pathological changes,and downregulated inflammatory cytokine levels in lung tissues after challenge demonstrated that PS-RBD and IV still provided effective protection against the Beta variant in the macaque model.Furthermore,PS-RBD-induced macaque sera possessed general binding and neutralizing activity to Alpha,Beta,Delta,and Omicron variants in our study,though the neutralizing antibody(NAb)titers declined by varying degrees,demonstrating potential protection of PS-RBD against current circulating variants of concern(VOCs).Interestingly,although the IV vaccine-induced extremely low neutralizing antibody titers against the Beta variant,it still showed reduction for viral load and significantly alleviated pathological change.Other correlates of vaccine-induced protection(CoP)like antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity(ADCC)and immune memory were both confirmed to be existing in IV vaccinated group and possibly be involved in the protective mechanism.
