Background Retinopathy of prematurity(ROP)is generally considered to be more frequent in males than in females.However,it is not known whether sex differences in ROP affect all degrees of the condition,are global and ...Background Retinopathy of prematurity(ROP)is generally considered to be more frequent in males than in females.However,it is not known whether sex differences in ROP affect all degrees of the condition,are global and have changed as neonatology has developed.We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies addressing sex differences in the risk of developing ROP.Methods PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched.The frequentist,random-effects risk ratio(RR)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were calculated.Bayesian model averaged(BMA)meta-analysis was used to calculate the Bayes factors(BFs).The BF10 is the ratio of the probability of the data under the alternative hypothesis(H1)over the probability of the data under the null hypothesis(H0).Results We included 205 studies(867,252 infants).Frequentist meta-analysis showed a positive association between male sex and severe ROP(113 studies,RR=1.14,95%CI=1.07–1.22)but no association with any ROP(144 studies,RR=1.00,95%CI=0.96–1.03).BMA showed extreme evidence in favor of H1 for severe ROP(BF10=71,174)and strong evidence in favor of H0 for any ROP(BF10=0.05).The association between male sex and severe ROP remained stable over time and was present only in cohorts from countries with a high or high-middle sociodemographic index.Conclusions Our study confirms the presence of a male disadvantage in severe ROP but not in less severe forms of the disease.There are variations in the sex differences in ROP,depending on geographical location and sociodemographic level of the countries.展开更多
A unique redox-coupled biomimetic system was developed, in which Fe-Anderson type polyoxometalates(POMs) were employed as electron transfer mediators(ETMs) and benzenesulfonic acid(BSA)-based deep eutectic solvents(DE...A unique redox-coupled biomimetic system was developed, in which Fe-Anderson type polyoxometalates(POMs) were employed as electron transfer mediators(ETMs) and benzenesulfonic acid(BSA)-based deep eutectic solvents(DESs) were used as electron-donors for aerobic oxidative desulfurization(AODS) of diesel fuel. Different compositions of DESs were used and the polyethylene glycol 2000(PEG2000)/2.5 BSA system showed the highest desulfurization activity, with the removal of dibenzothiophene(DBT) at 60 ℃ reaching 95% in 60 min. The excellent desulfurization activity of the system is due to the in situ formation of peroxysulfonate via a biomimetic process. By constructing a coupled redox system, Fe-Anderson type POMs as ETMs reduce the activation energy of oxygen-activated sulfonate. The physical characteristics of four different DESs were tested. The results show that the conductivity of DESs is correlated with the composition of BSA-based DESs. However, there is no similar trend in viscosity testing at the same temperature, and the maximum viscosity value is obtained for the PEG2000/2.5 BSA system at 60 ℃, which may be associated with the stronger hydrogen bonds. It is worth noting that the PEG2000/2.5 BSA system also possesses the best desulfurization activity, which suggests that the activity of the desulfurization system is related to the strength of the hydrogen bond in DESs. Finally, the biomimetic desulfurization system exhibits excellent performance and good stability under mild reaction conditions(60 ℃, atmospheric pressure, oxygen as the oxidant).展开更多
Chlorine-based disinfectants are widely used for disinfection in wastewater treatment.The mechanism of the effects of chlorinated disinfection by-products on cyanobacteria was unclear.Herein,the physiological effects ...Chlorine-based disinfectants are widely used for disinfection in wastewater treatment.The mechanism of the effects of chlorinated disinfection by-products on cyanobacteria was unclear.Herein,the physiological effects of chloroacetic acid(CAA)on Microcystis aeruginosa(M.aeruginosa),including acute toxicity,oxidative stress,apoptosis,production of microcystin-LR(MC-LR),and the microcystin transportation-related gene mcyH transcript abundance have been investigated.CAA exposure resulted in a significant change in the cell ultrastructure,including thylakoid damage,disappearance of nucleoid,production of gas vacuoles,increase in starch granule,accumulation of lipid droplets,and disruption of cytoplasm membranes.Meanwhile,the apoptosis rate of M.aeruginosa increased with CAA concentration.The production of MC-LR was affected by CAA,and the transcript abundance of mcyH decreased.Our results suggested that CAA poses acute toxicity to M.aeruginosa,and it could cause oxidative damage,stimulate MC-LR production,and damage cell ultrastructure.This study may provide information about the minimum concentration of CAA in the water environment,which is safe for aquatic organisms,especially during the global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period.展开更多
Objective To investigate the differences of clinical and biochemical characteristics between patients with liver cirrhosis induced by HBV infection combined with and without mild alcohol intake.Methods Data of patient...Objective To investigate the differences of clinical and biochemical characteristics between patients with liver cirrhosis induced by HBV infection combined with and without mild alcohol intake.Methods Data of patients with liver cirrhosis who were hospitalized in the First Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into three groups: patients with liver cirrhosis induced by HBV infection and combined with mild alcohol intake, patients with HBV-related cirrhosis, and patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis. Biochemical detections including liver function, fasting lipid profiles, lipoprotein, kidney function, glucose, uric acid and regular blood tests were carried out and results were compared among three groups. Data were analyzed through STATA software and co-variant analysis. Results Total of 2 350 patients with liver cirrhosis were included, 732 patients had cirrhosis induced by HBV infection combined with mild alcohol intake, 1 316 patients had HBV-related liver cirrhosis, 302 patients had alcohol-related cirrhosis. The highest mean level of white cell count, mean corpuscular volume, γ-glutamyltranspeptidase and uric acid were observed in HBV infection combined with mild alcohol intake group. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that HBV infection, excessive alcohol intake, male and age were risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Conclusions HBV infection combined with mild alcoholic-related liver cirrhosis group showed the highest oxidative stress compared with alcoholic liver cirrhosis group, which suggested that mild alcohol intake may increase the incidence of liver cirrhosis in HBV infected patients and may not increase the incidence of HCC.展开更多
文摘Background Retinopathy of prematurity(ROP)is generally considered to be more frequent in males than in females.However,it is not known whether sex differences in ROP affect all degrees of the condition,are global and have changed as neonatology has developed.We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies addressing sex differences in the risk of developing ROP.Methods PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched.The frequentist,random-effects risk ratio(RR)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were calculated.Bayesian model averaged(BMA)meta-analysis was used to calculate the Bayes factors(BFs).The BF10 is the ratio of the probability of the data under the alternative hypothesis(H1)over the probability of the data under the null hypothesis(H0).Results We included 205 studies(867,252 infants).Frequentist meta-analysis showed a positive association between male sex and severe ROP(113 studies,RR=1.14,95%CI=1.07–1.22)but no association with any ROP(144 studies,RR=1.00,95%CI=0.96–1.03).BMA showed extreme evidence in favor of H1 for severe ROP(BF10=71,174)and strong evidence in favor of H0 for any ROP(BF10=0.05).The association between male sex and severe ROP remained stable over time and was present only in cohorts from countries with a high or high-middle sociodemographic index.Conclusions Our study confirms the presence of a male disadvantage in severe ROP but not in less severe forms of the disease.There are variations in the sex differences in ROP,depending on geographical location and sociodemographic level of the countries.
文摘A unique redox-coupled biomimetic system was developed, in which Fe-Anderson type polyoxometalates(POMs) were employed as electron transfer mediators(ETMs) and benzenesulfonic acid(BSA)-based deep eutectic solvents(DESs) were used as electron-donors for aerobic oxidative desulfurization(AODS) of diesel fuel. Different compositions of DESs were used and the polyethylene glycol 2000(PEG2000)/2.5 BSA system showed the highest desulfurization activity, with the removal of dibenzothiophene(DBT) at 60 ℃ reaching 95% in 60 min. The excellent desulfurization activity of the system is due to the in situ formation of peroxysulfonate via a biomimetic process. By constructing a coupled redox system, Fe-Anderson type POMs as ETMs reduce the activation energy of oxygen-activated sulfonate. The physical characteristics of four different DESs were tested. The results show that the conductivity of DESs is correlated with the composition of BSA-based DESs. However, there is no similar trend in viscosity testing at the same temperature, and the maximum viscosity value is obtained for the PEG2000/2.5 BSA system at 60 ℃, which may be associated with the stronger hydrogen bonds. It is worth noting that the PEG2000/2.5 BSA system also possesses the best desulfurization activity, which suggests that the activity of the desulfurization system is related to the strength of the hydrogen bond in DESs. Finally, the biomimetic desulfurization system exhibits excellent performance and good stability under mild reaction conditions(60 ℃, atmospheric pressure, oxygen as the oxidant).
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21307082,41877425)the project of the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(Nos.18ZR1438000,21ZR1446800).
文摘Chlorine-based disinfectants are widely used for disinfection in wastewater treatment.The mechanism of the effects of chlorinated disinfection by-products on cyanobacteria was unclear.Herein,the physiological effects of chloroacetic acid(CAA)on Microcystis aeruginosa(M.aeruginosa),including acute toxicity,oxidative stress,apoptosis,production of microcystin-LR(MC-LR),and the microcystin transportation-related gene mcyH transcript abundance have been investigated.CAA exposure resulted in a significant change in the cell ultrastructure,including thylakoid damage,disappearance of nucleoid,production of gas vacuoles,increase in starch granule,accumulation of lipid droplets,and disruption of cytoplasm membranes.Meanwhile,the apoptosis rate of M.aeruginosa increased with CAA concentration.The production of MC-LR was affected by CAA,and the transcript abundance of mcyH decreased.Our results suggested that CAA poses acute toxicity to M.aeruginosa,and it could cause oxidative damage,stimulate MC-LR production,and damage cell ultrastructure.This study may provide information about the minimum concentration of CAA in the water environment,which is safe for aquatic organisms,especially during the global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period.
基金Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Science Fundation of R.P China(NO.201141137)National Natural Science Fundation of China(No.81360138)
文摘Objective To investigate the differences of clinical and biochemical characteristics between patients with liver cirrhosis induced by HBV infection combined with and without mild alcohol intake.Methods Data of patients with liver cirrhosis who were hospitalized in the First Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into three groups: patients with liver cirrhosis induced by HBV infection and combined with mild alcohol intake, patients with HBV-related cirrhosis, and patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis. Biochemical detections including liver function, fasting lipid profiles, lipoprotein, kidney function, glucose, uric acid and regular blood tests were carried out and results were compared among three groups. Data were analyzed through STATA software and co-variant analysis. Results Total of 2 350 patients with liver cirrhosis were included, 732 patients had cirrhosis induced by HBV infection combined with mild alcohol intake, 1 316 patients had HBV-related liver cirrhosis, 302 patients had alcohol-related cirrhosis. The highest mean level of white cell count, mean corpuscular volume, γ-glutamyltranspeptidase and uric acid were observed in HBV infection combined with mild alcohol intake group. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that HBV infection, excessive alcohol intake, male and age were risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Conclusions HBV infection combined with mild alcoholic-related liver cirrhosis group showed the highest oxidative stress compared with alcoholic liver cirrhosis group, which suggested that mild alcohol intake may increase the incidence of liver cirrhosis in HBV infected patients and may not increase the incidence of HCC.
