Two new triterpenoid saponins were isolated from the seeds of Aesculus chinensis by preparative HPLC. On the basis of chemical evidence and spectral data, their structures were established as 21 beta-tigloyl-28-acetyl...Two new triterpenoid saponins were isolated from the seeds of Aesculus chinensis by preparative HPLC. On the basis of chemical evidence and spectral data, their structures were established as 21 beta-tigloyl-28-acetylprotoaescigenin 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] [beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1 --> 4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid (isoescin IIa, 1) and 21 beta-tigloyl-28-acetylprotoaescigenin 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] [beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1 --> 4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid (isoescin IIb, 2), which are a pair of geometrical isomers.展开更多
In 2022,just before the COVID-19 pandemic ended,many countries noticed a viral monkeypox outbreak.Monkeypox virus,a zoonotic pathogen,causes a febrile illness in humans and resembles smallpox.Prevention strategies enc...In 2022,just before the COVID-19 pandemic ended,many countries noticed a viral monkeypox outbreak.Monkeypox virus,a zoonotic pathogen,causes a febrile illness in humans and resembles smallpox.Prevention strategies encompass vaccination,strict infection control measures,and avoiding contact with infected persons.As monkeypox and related poxviruses continue to pose challenges,ongoing surveillance,early diagnosis,prompt isolation,and effective control measures are crucial for limiting transmission and mitigating the impact of outbreaks on public health.This review provides valuable insights into the evolution of the monkeypox virus and its various modes of transmission,including postmortem transmission,and offers an overall perspective on the guidelines issued by the Government of India to prevent and effectively control the spread of this disease.展开更多
To improve the amylose content(AC)and resistant starch content(RSC)of maize kernel starch,we employed the CRISPR/Cas9 system to create mutants of starch branching enzyme I(SBEI)and starch branching enzyme IIb(SBEIIb)....To improve the amylose content(AC)and resistant starch content(RSC)of maize kernel starch,we employed the CRISPR/Cas9 system to create mutants of starch branching enzyme I(SBEI)and starch branching enzyme IIb(SBEIIb).A frameshift mutation in SBEI(E1,a nucleotide insertion in exon 6)led to plants with higher RSC(1.07%),lower hundred-kernel weight(HKW,24.71±0.14 g),and lower plant height(PH,218.50±9.42 cm)compared to the wild type(WT).Like the WT,E1 kernel starch had irregular,polygonal shapes with sharp edges.A frameshift mutation in SBEIIb(E2,a four-nucleotide deletion in exon 8)led to higher AC(53.48%)and higher RSC(26.93%)than that for the WT.E2 kernel starch was significantly different from the WT regarding granule morphology,chain length distribution pattern,X-ray diffraction pattern,and thermal characteristics;the starch granules were more irregular in shape and comprised typical B-type crystals.Mutating SBEI and SBEIIb(E12)had a synergistic effect on RSC,HKW,PH,starch properties,and starch biosynthesis-associated gene expression.SBEIIa,SS1,SSIIa,SSIIIa,and SSIIIb were upregulated in E12 endosperm compared to WT endosperm.This study lays the foundation for rapidly improving the starch properties of elite maize lines.展开更多
Background Suppression of myostatin （MSTN） has been associated with skeletal muscle atrophy and insulin resistance （IR）.However,few studies link MSTN suppression by ladder-climbing training （LCT） and IR.Therefor...Background Suppression of myostatin （MSTN） has been associated with skeletal muscle atrophy and insulin resistance （IR）.However,few studies link MSTN suppression by ladder-climbing training （LCT） and IR.Therefore,we intended to identify the correlation with IR between LCT and to analyze the signaling pathways through which MSTN suppression by LCT regulates IR.Methods The rats were randomly assigned to two types of diet：normal pellet diet （NPD,n=8） and high-fat diet （HFD,n=16）.After 8 weeks,the HFD rats were randomly re-assigned to two groups （n=8 for each group）：HFD sedentary （HFD-S） and high-fat diet ladder-climbing training （HFD-LCT）.HFD-LCT rats were assigned to LCT for 8 weeks.Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and enzyme assays were used to measure expression levels and activities of MSTN,GLUT4,PI3K,Akt and Akt-activated targets （mTOR,FoxO1 and GSK-3β）.Results The LCT significantly improved IR and whole-body insulin sensitivity in HDF-fed rats.MSTN protein levels decreased in matching serum （42％,P=0.007） and muscle samples （25％,P=0.035） and its receptor mRNA expression also decreased （16％,P=0.041） from obese rats after LCT.But the mRNA expression of insulin receptor had no obvious changes in LCT group compared with NPD and HFD-S groups （P=0.074）.The ladder-climbing training significantly enhanced PI3K activity （1.7-fold,P=0.024） and Akt phosphorylation （83.3％,P=0.022） in HFD-fed rats,significantly increased GLUT4 protein expression （84.5％,P=-0.036）,enhanced phosphorylation of mTOR （4.8-fold,P ＜0.001） and inhibited phosphorylation of FoxO1 （57.7％,P=0.020）,but did not affect the phosphorylation of GSK-3β.Conclusions The LCT significantly reduced IR in diet-induced obese rats.MSTN may play an important role in regulating IR and fat accumulation by LCT via PI3K/Akt/mTOR and PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 signaling pathway in HFD-fed rats.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mannosyl-oligosaccharide glucosidase(MOGS)deficiency is an extremely rare type of congenital disorder of glycosylation(CDG),with only 12 reported cases.Its clinical,genetic,and glycomic features are still e...BACKGROUND Mannosyl-oligosaccharide glucosidase(MOGS)deficiency is an extremely rare type of congenital disorder of glycosylation(CDG),with only 12 reported cases.Its clinical,genetic,and glycomic features are still expanding.Our aim is to update the novel clinical and glycosylation features of 2 previously reported patients with MOGS-CDG.CASE SUMMARY We collected comprehensive clinical information,and conducted the immunoglobulin G1 glycosylation assay using nano-electrospray ionization source quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry.Novel dysmorphic features included an enlarged tongue,forwardly rotated earlobes,a birth mark,overlapped toes,and abnormal fat distribution.Novel imaging findings included pericardial effusion,a deep interarytenoid groove,mild congenital subglottic stenosis,and laryngomalacia.Novel laboratory findings included peripheral leukocytosis with neutrophil predominance,elevated C-reactive protein and creatine kinase,dyslipidemia,coagulopathy,complement 3 and complement 4 deficiencies,decreased proportions of T lymphocytes and natural killer cells,and increased serum interleukin 6.Glycosylation studies showed a significant increase of hypermannosylated glycopeptides(Glc3Man7GlcNAc2/N2H10 and Man5GlcNAc2/N2H5)and hypersialylated glycopeptides.A compensatory glycosylation pathway leading to an increase in Man5GlcNAc2/N2H5 was indicated with the glycosylation profile.CONCLUSION We confirmed abnormal glycomics in 1 patient,expanding the clinical and glycomic spectrum of MOGS-CDG.We also postulated a compensatory glycosylation pathway,leading to a possible serum biomarker for future diagnosis.展开更多
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type IIb,called also MEN III or mucosal neuroma syndrome,is a rare condition. A typical case confirmed by au-topsy is here reported and discussed briefly.CASE REPORTA 27-year-old mal...Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type IIb,called also MEN III or mucosal neuroma syndrome,is a rare condition. A typical case confirmed by au-topsy is here reported and discussed briefly.CASE REPORTA 27-year-old male patient complained of fre-quent epigastric pain and diarrhea for 12 years. Atthe age of 21, he had a biopsy of a papillary lesionin his eyelids, and histological examination con-firmed the diagnosis of mucosal neuromas. Twoyears later, subtotal gastrectomy was done for a sus-pected perforated peptic ulcer at a local hospital. Ex-ploration showed an ulcer at the gastric antrum andanother at the duodenal bulb and hypertrophicgastritis and proliferation of the parietal cells werefound histologically. Postoperatively, diarrhea per-sisted and epigastric distention appeared. On Septem-ber 12,1990, the patient was referred to ourhospital.展开更多
Shu Xin Yi Mai Capsules (舒心益脉胶囊) combined with western medicine was used in the routine treatment of 22 cases who successfully received coronary artery introducing therapy (Chinese-western medicine group),and th...Shu Xin Yi Mai Capsules (舒心益脉胶囊) combined with western medicine was used in the routine treatment of 22 cases who successfully received coronary artery introducing therapy (Chinese-western medicine group),and the results was compared with the 26 cases treated routinely with simple western medicine in the control group (western medicine group).It was found that both the recurrence rate of angina pectoris and the incidence rate of recurrent stricture in the Chinese-western medicine group were significantly lower than that in the control group (both P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in expression of platelet activating molecules CD62P (a-granular membrane protein),CD63 (lysosome intact membrane protein) and CD41 (glucoprotein IIb) before the treatment,but with a significant difference after the treatment (P<0.05).展开更多
We study four-dimensional quiver gauge models from F-theory compactified on fourfolds with hyper-K¨ahler structure.Using intersecting complex toric surfaces,we derive a class of N =1 quivers with charged fundamen...We study four-dimensional quiver gauge models from F-theory compactified on fourfolds with hyper-K¨ahler structure.Using intersecting complex toric surfaces,we derive a class of N =1 quivers with charged fundamental matter placed on external nodes.The emphasis is on how local Calabi–Yau equations solve the corresponding physical constraints including the anomaly cancelation condition.Concretely,a linear chain of SU(N) groups with flavor symmetries has been constructed using polyvalent toric geometry.展开更多
Platelets are small anucleate cells generated from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Although platelet genera- tion, maturation, and clearance are still not fully understood, significant progress has been made in the...Platelets are small anucleate cells generated from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Although platelet genera- tion, maturation, and clearance are still not fully understood, significant progress has been made in the last 1-2 dec- ades. In blood circulation, platelets can quickly adhere and aggregate at sites of vascular injury, forming the platelet plug （i.e. the first wave of hemostasis）. Activated platelets can also provide negatively charged phosphatidylserine- rich membrane surface that enhances cell-based thrombin generation, which facilitates blood coagulation （i.e. the second wave of hemostasis）. Platelets therefore play central roles in hemostasis. However, the same process of hemostasis may also cause thrombosis and vessel occlusion, which are the most common mechanisms leading to heart attack and stroke following ruptured atherosclerotic lesions. In this review, we will introduce the classical mechanisms and newly discovered pathways of platelets in hemostasis and thrombosis, including fibrinogen-inde- pendent platelet aggregation and thrombosis, and the plasma fibronectin-mediated ＂protein wave＂ of hemostasis that precedes the classical first wave of hemostasis. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the roles of platelets in inflam- marion and atherosclerosis and the potential strategies to control atherothrombosis.展开更多
缺血性脑卒中是一种由于脑部供血受阻导致缺血灶不可逆损伤的中枢神经系统疾病,其发病突然、传变迅速、病程复杂,静脉溶栓和血管内介入是早期干预的主要措施,但时间窗和禁忌症使其应用受到限制。丹参Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhi...缺血性脑卒中是一种由于脑部供血受阻导致缺血灶不可逆损伤的中枢神经系统疾病,其发病突然、传变迅速、病程复杂,静脉溶栓和血管内介入是早期干预的主要措施,但时间窗和禁忌症使其应用受到限制。丹参Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma为传统中药材,其中丹参酮类脂溶性成分治疗缺血性脑卒中疗效确切并在临床广泛应用。总结了丹参酮类脂溶性成分干预缺血性脑卒中的可能机制,包括抗凋亡、抗炎、调节自噬、限制谷氨酸兴奋性毒性、抑制氧化应激、促进新生血管形成等,以期为临床应用提供一定的借鉴。展开更多
文摘Two new triterpenoid saponins were isolated from the seeds of Aesculus chinensis by preparative HPLC. On the basis of chemical evidence and spectral data, their structures were established as 21 beta-tigloyl-28-acetylprotoaescigenin 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] [beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1 --> 4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid (isoescin IIa, 1) and 21 beta-tigloyl-28-acetylprotoaescigenin 3 beta-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl (1 --> 2)] [beta-D-glucopyranosyl (1 --> 4)]-beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid (isoescin IIb, 2), which are a pair of geometrical isomers.
文摘In 2022,just before the COVID-19 pandemic ended,many countries noticed a viral monkeypox outbreak.Monkeypox virus,a zoonotic pathogen,causes a febrile illness in humans and resembles smallpox.Prevention strategies encompass vaccination,strict infection control measures,and avoiding contact with infected persons.As monkeypox and related poxviruses continue to pose challenges,ongoing surveillance,early diagnosis,prompt isolation,and effective control measures are crucial for limiting transmission and mitigating the impact of outbreaks on public health.This review provides valuable insights into the evolution of the monkeypox virus and its various modes of transmission,including postmortem transmission,and offers an overall perspective on the guidelines issued by the Government of India to prevent and effectively control the spread of this disease.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1202901)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-02-06)the Key Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2018B020202008).
文摘To improve the amylose content(AC)and resistant starch content(RSC)of maize kernel starch,we employed the CRISPR/Cas9 system to create mutants of starch branching enzyme I(SBEI)and starch branching enzyme IIb(SBEIIb).A frameshift mutation in SBEI(E1,a nucleotide insertion in exon 6)led to plants with higher RSC(1.07%),lower hundred-kernel weight(HKW,24.71±0.14 g),and lower plant height(PH,218.50±9.42 cm)compared to the wild type(WT).Like the WT,E1 kernel starch had irregular,polygonal shapes with sharp edges.A frameshift mutation in SBEIIb(E2,a four-nucleotide deletion in exon 8)led to higher AC(53.48%)and higher RSC(26.93%)than that for the WT.E2 kernel starch was significantly different from the WT regarding granule morphology,chain length distribution pattern,X-ray diffraction pattern,and thermal characteristics;the starch granules were more irregular in shape and comprised typical B-type crystals.Mutating SBEI and SBEIIb(E12)had a synergistic effect on RSC,HKW,PH,starch properties,and starch biosynthesis-associated gene expression.SBEIIa,SS1,SSIIa,SSIIIa,and SSIIIb were upregulated in E12 endosperm compared to WT endosperm.This study lays the foundation for rapidly improving the starch properties of elite maize lines.
基金This work was supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.30900710 and 11274217）,Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,China （No.2012JM3011）,Innovation Funds of Graduate Programs,SNNU （No.2013CXS026 and No.2012CXS036） and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities （No.GK201302042）.
文摘Background Suppression of myostatin （MSTN） has been associated with skeletal muscle atrophy and insulin resistance （IR）.However,few studies link MSTN suppression by ladder-climbing training （LCT） and IR.Therefore,we intended to identify the correlation with IR between LCT and to analyze the signaling pathways through which MSTN suppression by LCT regulates IR.Methods The rats were randomly assigned to two types of diet：normal pellet diet （NPD,n=8） and high-fat diet （HFD,n=16）.After 8 weeks,the HFD rats were randomly re-assigned to two groups （n=8 for each group）：HFD sedentary （HFD-S） and high-fat diet ladder-climbing training （HFD-LCT）.HFD-LCT rats were assigned to LCT for 8 weeks.Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and enzyme assays were used to measure expression levels and activities of MSTN,GLUT4,PI3K,Akt and Akt-activated targets （mTOR,FoxO1 and GSK-3β）.Results The LCT significantly improved IR and whole-body insulin sensitivity in HDF-fed rats.MSTN protein levels decreased in matching serum （42％,P=0.007） and muscle samples （25％,P=0.035） and its receptor mRNA expression also decreased （16％,P=0.041） from obese rats after LCT.But the mRNA expression of insulin receptor had no obvious changes in LCT group compared with NPD and HFD-S groups （P=0.074）.The ladder-climbing training significantly enhanced PI3K activity （1.7-fold,P=0.024） and Akt phosphorylation （83.3％,P=0.022） in HFD-fed rats,significantly increased GLUT4 protein expression （84.5％,P=-0.036）,enhanced phosphorylation of mTOR （4.8-fold,P ＜0.001） and inhibited phosphorylation of FoxO1 （57.7％,P=0.020）,but did not affect the phosphorylation of GSK-3β.Conclusions The LCT significantly reduced IR in diet-induced obese rats.MSTN may play an important role in regulating IR and fat accumulation by LCT via PI3K/Akt/mTOR and PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 signaling pathway in HFD-fed rats.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Major Project,No.2014ZX09101046-004(to Chen L)National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81873543 and 81570468(to Wang JS).
文摘BACKGROUND Mannosyl-oligosaccharide glucosidase(MOGS)deficiency is an extremely rare type of congenital disorder of glycosylation(CDG),with only 12 reported cases.Its clinical,genetic,and glycomic features are still expanding.Our aim is to update the novel clinical and glycosylation features of 2 previously reported patients with MOGS-CDG.CASE SUMMARY We collected comprehensive clinical information,and conducted the immunoglobulin G1 glycosylation assay using nano-electrospray ionization source quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry.Novel dysmorphic features included an enlarged tongue,forwardly rotated earlobes,a birth mark,overlapped toes,and abnormal fat distribution.Novel imaging findings included pericardial effusion,a deep interarytenoid groove,mild congenital subglottic stenosis,and laryngomalacia.Novel laboratory findings included peripheral leukocytosis with neutrophil predominance,elevated C-reactive protein and creatine kinase,dyslipidemia,coagulopathy,complement 3 and complement 4 deficiencies,decreased proportions of T lymphocytes and natural killer cells,and increased serum interleukin 6.Glycosylation studies showed a significant increase of hypermannosylated glycopeptides(Glc3Man7GlcNAc2/N2H10 and Man5GlcNAc2/N2H5)and hypersialylated glycopeptides.A compensatory glycosylation pathway leading to an increase in Man5GlcNAc2/N2H5 was indicated with the glycosylation profile.CONCLUSION We confirmed abnormal glycomics in 1 patient,expanding the clinical and glycomic spectrum of MOGS-CDG.We also postulated a compensatory glycosylation pathway,leading to a possible serum biomarker for future diagnosis.
文摘Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type IIb,called also MEN III or mucosal neuroma syndrome,is a rare condition. A typical case confirmed by au-topsy is here reported and discussed briefly.CASE REPORTA 27-year-old male patient complained of fre-quent epigastric pain and diarrhea for 12 years. Atthe age of 21, he had a biopsy of a papillary lesionin his eyelids, and histological examination con-firmed the diagnosis of mucosal neuromas. Twoyears later, subtotal gastrectomy was done for a sus-pected perforated peptic ulcer at a local hospital. Ex-ploration showed an ulcer at the gastric antrum andanother at the duodenal bulb and hypertrophicgastritis and proliferation of the parietal cells werefound histologically. Postoperatively, diarrhea per-sisted and epigastric distention appeared. On Septem-ber 12,1990, the patient was referred to ourhospital.
文摘Shu Xin Yi Mai Capsules (舒心益脉胶囊) combined with western medicine was used in the routine treatment of 22 cases who successfully received coronary artery introducing therapy (Chinese-western medicine group),and the results was compared with the 26 cases treated routinely with simple western medicine in the control group (western medicine group).It was found that both the recurrence rate of angina pectoris and the incidence rate of recurrent stricture in the Chinese-western medicine group were significantly lower than that in the control group (both P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in expression of platelet activating molecules CD62P (a-granular membrane protein),CD63 (lysosome intact membrane protein) and CD41 (glucoprotein IIb) before the treatment,but with a significant difference after the treatment (P<0.05).
文摘We study four-dimensional quiver gauge models from F-theory compactified on fourfolds with hyper-K¨ahler structure.Using intersecting complex toric surfaces,we derive a class of N =1 quivers with charged fundamental matter placed on external nodes.The emphasis is on how local Calabi–Yau equations solve the corresponding physical constraints including the anomaly cancelation condition.Concretely,a linear chain of SU(N) groups with flavor symmetries has been constructed using polyvalent toric geometry.
基金supported in part by Canadian Institutes of Health Research(MOP 119540),National Natural Science Foundation of China-Canadian Institutes of Health Research(China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative Program),Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada(Ontario)supported by equipment Funds from St.Michael's Hospital,Canadian Blood Services,and Canada Foundation for Innovation
文摘Platelets are small anucleate cells generated from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Although platelet genera- tion, maturation, and clearance are still not fully understood, significant progress has been made in the last 1-2 dec- ades. In blood circulation, platelets can quickly adhere and aggregate at sites of vascular injury, forming the platelet plug （i.e. the first wave of hemostasis）. Activated platelets can also provide negatively charged phosphatidylserine- rich membrane surface that enhances cell-based thrombin generation, which facilitates blood coagulation （i.e. the second wave of hemostasis）. Platelets therefore play central roles in hemostasis. However, the same process of hemostasis may also cause thrombosis and vessel occlusion, which are the most common mechanisms leading to heart attack and stroke following ruptured atherosclerotic lesions. In this review, we will introduce the classical mechanisms and newly discovered pathways of platelets in hemostasis and thrombosis, including fibrinogen-inde- pendent platelet aggregation and thrombosis, and the plasma fibronectin-mediated ＂protein wave＂ of hemostasis that precedes the classical first wave of hemostasis. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the roles of platelets in inflam- marion and atherosclerosis and the potential strategies to control atherothrombosis.
文摘缺血性脑卒中是一种由于脑部供血受阻导致缺血灶不可逆损伤的中枢神经系统疾病,其发病突然、传变迅速、病程复杂,静脉溶栓和血管内介入是早期干预的主要措施,但时间窗和禁忌症使其应用受到限制。丹参Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma为传统中药材,其中丹参酮类脂溶性成分治疗缺血性脑卒中疗效确切并在临床广泛应用。总结了丹参酮类脂溶性成分干预缺血性脑卒中的可能机制,包括抗凋亡、抗炎、调节自噬、限制谷氨酸兴奋性毒性、抑制氧化应激、促进新生血管形成等,以期为临床应用提供一定的借鉴。
