SUMMARY: In current study, we used Nissl staining to examine the histological structure of the juvenile Chinese alligator brain, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining to detail the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) localization and morphology of neurons belonging to the serotonergic system. Nissl staining revealed that the Chinese alligator brain was divided into four regions (telencephalon, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum) and a connected ventricular system (containing the pair of lateral ventricles, third ventricle, fourth ventricle and the aqueduct). According to the IHC results, 5-HT immunoreactive (5-HT-IR) neurons were primarily observed in the cerebral cortex, the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PH), tectum and tegmentum of the optic lobes, the medial longitudinal fasciculus (Flm) of medulla oblongata and the cerebellar cortex. 5-HT-IR fibers were mostly located lateral to the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PH), in the medial vestibular nucleus (MVe) of the medulla oblongata, and in the choroid plexus (CP) of the lateral ventricles. Additionally, our findings paralleled those results of other reptiles; nevertheless, some distinctions in terms of both histological architecture and function were identified. The layering of the cerebral cortex and tectum, as well as the arrangement of Purkinje cells, differed between reptile brains. The distribution of 5-HT-IR neurons varied in the layer of cerebral and cerebellar cortex when compared to other reptiles. Within the diencephalon, 5-HT-IR neurons formed distinct nuclei in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PH), but few in the infundibular recess.

RESUMEN: Utilizamos la tinción de Nissl para examinar la estructura histológica del cerebro juvenil del caimán chino y la tinción inmunohistoquímica (IHC) para detallar la localización y morfología de la serotonina (5-hidroxitriptamina, 5-HT) de las neuronas que pertenecen al sistema serotoninérgico. La tinción de Nissl reveló que el cerebro del caimán chino estaba dividido en cuatro regiones (telencéfalo, diencéfalo, tronco encefálico y cerebelo) y un sistema ventricular conectado (que contiene el par de ventrículos laterales, el tercer ventrículo, el cuarto ventrículo y el acueducto). Según los resultados de IHC, las neuronas inmunorreactivas 5-HT (5-HT-IR) se observaron principalmente en la corteza cerebral, el núcleo paraventricular (PH) hipotalámico, el tectum y tegmento de los lóbulos ópticos, el fascículo longitudinal medial (Flm) de médula oblonga y la corteza cerebelosa. Las fibras 5-HT-IR se ubicaron principalmente lateral al núcleo paraventricular (PH) hipotalámico, en el núcleo vestibular medial (MVe) de la médula oblonga y en el plexo coroideo (CP) de los ventrículos laterales. Además, nuestros hallazgos fueron semejantes a los resultados obtenidos de otros reptiles; sin embargo, se identificaron algunas distinciones en términos tanto de arquitectura histológica como de función. Las capas de la corteza cerebral y el tectum, así como la disposición de las neuronas purkinjenses, diferían entre los cerebros de los reptiles. La distribución de las neuronas 5-HT-IR varió en la capa de la corteza cerebral y cerebelosa en comparación con otros reptiles. Dentro del diencéfalo, las neuronas 5-HT-IR formaron núcleos distintos en el núcleo paraventricular (PH) hipotalámico, pero pocos en el receso infundibular.

RESUMO: Rhododendron fortunei pertence a uma espécie de rododendro perfumada nativa da China, que produz flores perfumadas de grande valor ornamental e ambiental para paisagismo ou embelezamento de interiores. No entanto, os aromas em Rhododendron fortunei ainda não foram investigados, muito menos o mecanismo de formação dessas fragrâncias nas flores. Neste estudo, medimos os aromas em termos de seus componentes e conteúdos voláteis (VOC) em Rhododendron fortunei em quatro diferentes estágios de floração e em diferentes tecidos da planta por microextração em fase sólida headspace combinada com cromatografia gasosa-espectrometria de massa. Em seguida, foram calculados os valores aromáticos característicos, que refletem o grau de percepção olfativa pelo ser humano, de cada VOC na planta de acordo com seus respectivos limiares aromáticos. Os resultados mostraram que três COVs principais medidos do mais alto ao mais baixo são benzoatos de metila, terpenos e derivados de ácidos graxos. Seu conteúdo aumentou após a abertura do botão floral e atingiu o máximo na metade da floração total. Em uma flor, a maioria dos teores de COV foram medidos em pétalas e apenas traços em outros tecidos, como estame, pistilo. Uma pequena quantidade de COVs foi determinada nas folhas também. Todos os valores aromáticos foram quase correspondentes aos teores de três COVs principais, indicando que a fragrância da flor surge verdadeiramente desses componentes de COV. Para entender o mecanismo de formação deste tipo principal de fragrância e sua regulação, primeiramente isolamos um gene de RfBAMT da pétala de Rhododendron fortunei usando clonagem homóloga e tecnologia RACE. O comprimento total de seu cDNA era de 1383 bp, com um quadro de leitura aberto de 1104 bp, codificando um total de 368 aminoácidos. A análise da árvore filogenética mostrou que RfBAMT foi o mais próximo do BSMT de Camellia japonica, pertencente à família das metiltransferases. Em seguida, medimos o nível de expressão de RfBAMT novamente em quatro estágios de desenvolvimento da flor e em diferentes tecidos e folhas de flores. Os resultados mostraram que o nível de expressão deste gene foi altamente correlacionado positivamente com o conteúdo emitido de benzoatos de metila na floração, implicando que RfBAMT desempenha um papel fundamental na formação e regulação de benzoatos de metila em Rhododendron fortune foi clonado e identificado em nosso estudo e seu nível de expressão foi altamente correlacionado positivamente com o conteúdo emitido de benzoatos de metila nas flores e folhas, o que indicou que este gene pode desempenhar um papel importante na regulação da síntese de benzoato de metila em Rhododendron fortunei. RESUMO China interiores entanto investigados (VOC gasosaespectrometria gasosa espectrometria massa seguida característicos humano graxos estame pistilo também RACE 138 bp 110 36 aminoácidos japonica metiltransferases 13 11 3 1

ABSTRACT: Rhododendron fortune belongs to a scented Rhododendron species native to China, which produces fragrant flowers of great ornamental and environmental values for landscaping or indoor beautification. However, the scents in Rhododendron fortuneihave not yet been investigated, let alone the mechanism of the formation of these fragrance in the flowers. In this study, we measured the scents in terms of its volatile components and contents (VOC) in Rhododendron fortuneiat four different flowering stages and in different tissues of the plant by headspace solid-phase micro-extraction combined (HS-SPME) with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Then the characteristic aromatic values, which reflects the degree of scent perception by human, of each VOC in the plant was calculated according to its respective aromatic thresholds. Results showed that three main VOCs measured from highest to lowest are methyl benzoates, terpenes and fatty acid derivatives. Their content increased after the flower bud opening and reached the highest at half to full blossom. In a flower most VOC contents were measured in petals and only trace amount in other tissues such as stamen, pistil. A small amount of VOCs was determined in leaves as well.All aromatic values were almost corresponded to the contents of three main VOCs, indicating that the flower fragrance arises truly from these VOC components. S-adenosyl-L-methionine: benzoic acid carboxyl methyl transferase (BAMT) catalyzes the final step to form methyl benzoates. To understand the mechanism of the formation of this main type fragrance and its regulation, we firstly isolate a gene of RfBAMT from petal of Rhododendron fortuneiby using homologous cloning and RACE technology. The full length of its cDNA was 1383 bp，with an open reading frame of 1104 bp, encoding a total of 368 amino acids. The phylogenetic tree analysis showed that RfBAMT was the closest to the BSMT of Camellia japonica, belonging to methyltransferases family. Then we measured the expression level of RfBAMT again at four flower developmental stages and in different flower tissues and leaves. The results showed that the expression level of this gene was highly positively correlated with the emitted content of methyl benzoates in the flowering, implying that RfBAMT plays a pivotal role in the formation and regulation of methyl benzoates in Rhododendron fortune.Thisresearchshowed that the RfBAMT was cloned and identified in our study and its expression level was highly positively correlated with the emitted content of methyl benzoates in the flowers and leaves, which indicated this gene may play an important role on regulation of methyl benzoate synthesis in Rhododendron fortunei. ABSTRACT China beautification However investigated (VOC solidphase solid phase microextraction micro extraction HSSPME HS SPME (HS-SPME chromatographymass chromatography mass GCMS. GCMS GC MS . (GC-MS) human thresholds derivatives blossom stamen pistil wellAll well All SadenosylLmethionine S adenosyl L methionine S-adenosyl-L-methionine BAMT (BAMT technology 138 bpwith bp 110 36 acids japonica family fortuneThisresearchshowed Thisresearchshowed fortunei (GC-MS 13 11 3 1

Adenine nucleotide translocator 4 (Ant4), an ATP/ADP transporter expressed in the early phases of spermatogenesis, plays a crucial role in male fertility. While Ant4 loss causes early arrest of meiosis and increased apoptosis of spermatogenic cells in male mice, its other potential functions in male fertility remain unexplored. Here, we utilized Ant4 knockout mice to delineate the effects of Ant4-deficiency on male reproduction. Our observations demonstrated that Ant4-deficiency led to infertility and impaired testicular development, which was further investigated by evaluating testicular oxidative stress, autophagy, and inflammation. Specifically, the loss of Ant4 led to an imbalance of oxidation and antioxidants. Significant ultrastructural alterations were identified in the testicular tissues of Ant4-deficient mice, including swelling of mitochondria, loss of cristae, and accumulation of autophagosomes. Our results also showed that autophagic flux and AKT-AMPK-mTOR signaling pathway were affected in Ant4-deficient mice. Moreover, Ant4 loss increased the expression of pro-inflammatory factors. Overall, our findings underscored the importance of Ant4 in regulating oxidative stress, autophagy, and inflammation in testicular tissues. Taken together, these insights provided a nuanced understanding of the significance of Ant4 in testicular development. Ant4, Ant , (Ant4) ATPADP ATP ADP spermatogenesis unexplored Here Ant4deficiency Antdeficiency deficiency reproduction development stress autophagy Specifically antioxidants Ant4deficient Antdeficient deficient mitochondria cristae autophagosomes AKTAMPKmTOR AKT AMPK mTOR Moreover proinflammatory pro inflammatory factors Overall together (Ant4 (Ant

Clinical studies have found that neonatal sevoflurane exposure can increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction. However, recent studies have found that it can exhibit neuroprotective effects in some situations. In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of sevoflurane neonatal exposure in rats. A total of 144 rat pups (72 males and 72 females) were assigned to six groups and separately according to sevoflurane exposure of different times on the seventh day after birth. Blood gas analysis and western blot detection in the hippocampus were conducted after exposure. The Morris water maze test was conducted on the 32nd to 38th days after birth. The expression of PSD95 and synaptophysin in the hippocampus was detected after the Morris water maze test. We found that neonatal exposure to sevoflurane promoted apoptosis in the hippocampus, and Bax and caspase-3 were increased in a dose-dependent manner. The 2-h exposure had the greatest effects on cognitive dysfunction. However, with the extension of exposure time to 6 h, the effects on cognitive function were partly compensated. In addition, sevoflurane exposure decreased synaptogenesis in the hippocampus. However, as the exposure time was extended, the suppression of synaptogenesis was attenuated. In conclusion, neonatal sevoflurane exposure exhibited duration-dependent effects on cognitive function via Bax-caspase-3-dependent apoptosis and bidirectional effects on synaptogenesis in rats. dysfunction However situations study rats 14 (7 7 females birth nd th PSD PSD9 caspase3 caspase 3 caspase- dosedependent dose dependent manner 2h h 2 compensated addition extended attenuated conclusion durationdependent duration Baxcaspase3dependent Baxcaspasedependent 1 ( Baxcaspase

Renal fibrosis is a common manifestation in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to kidney failure. Currently, there is no available therapy to prevent the progression of renal fibrosis. Poricoic acid A (PAA) isolated from Poria cocos shows notable antifibrotic effects. However, its potential mechanism is still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects and the potential mechanisms of PAA against renal fibrosis. A mouse model of renal fibrosis was established using unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). We showed that PAA administration significantly alleviated renal lesions and collagen deposition in UUO mice. Mice with UUO resulted in epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in the renal tissues, while PAA treatment significantly inhibited EMT and ERS activation. Additionally, PAA markedly alleviated ERS-mediated apoptosis in UUO mice. Molecular docking results indicated that PAA stably combined to GRP78 and ATF4. In conclusion, these results demonstrated that PAA possesses a significant bioactivity against renal fibrosis and its treatment mechanism might be the inhibition of ERS-mediated apoptosis. CKD (CKD failure Currently (PAA However unclear UUO. . (UUO) mice epithelialtomesenchymal epithelial mesenchymal (EMT (ERS tissues Additionally ERSmediated mediated GRP GRP7 ATF4 ATF conclusion (UUO

Abstract Dichrocephala benthamii C. B. Clarke has long been used as traditional Chinese medicine. However, the chloroplast (cp) genome of D. benthamii is poorly understood so far. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the cp genome of D. benthamii. The results showed that the cp genome is 152,350 bp in length, with a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRa and IRb, each 24,982 bp), a large single-copy (LSC) region comprising 84,136 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region comprising 18,250 bp. The GC content of the cp genome was 37.3%. A total of 134 genes were identified, including 87 protein-coding genes (CDS), 38 tRNA genes, 8 rRNA genes, and 1 pseudogene (ycf1). Expansion or contraction of IR regions were detected in D. benthamii and other species of the tribe Astereae. Additionally, our analyses showed the types of sequence repeats and the highly variable regions discovered by analyzing the border regions, sequence divergence, and hot spots. The phylogenetic analysis revealed D. benthamii is the basal group of Astereae. The results of this study will be a significant contribution to the genetics and species identification related to D. benthamii. C B medicine However (cp D far 152350 152 350 152,35 length IRa IRb 24982 24 982 24,98 , bp) singlecopy single copy LSC (LSC 84136 84 136 84,13 SSC (SSC 18250 18 250 18,25 373 37 3 37.3% 13 identified proteincoding protein coding CDS, CDS (CDS) ycf1. ycf1 ycf . (ycf1) Astereae Additionally divergence spots 15235 15 35 152,3 2498 2 98 24,9 8413 84,1 1825 25 18,2 37.3 (CDS (ycf1 1523 152, 249 9 24, 841 84, 182 18, 37. (ycf

Abstract Background As a progressive cerebrovascular disease, Moyamoya Disease (MMD) is a common cause of stroke in children and adults. However, the early biomarkers and pathogenesis of MMD remain poorly understood. Methods and material This study was conducted using plasma exosome samples from MMD patients. Next-generation high-throughput sequencing, real-time quantitative PCR, gene ontology analysis, and Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis of ideal exosomal miRNAs that could be used as potential biomarkers of MMD were performed. The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of biomarkers for predicting events. Results Exosomes were successfully isolated and miRNA-sequence analysis yielded 1,002 differentially expressed miRNAs. Functional analysis revealed that they were mainly enriched in axon guidance, regulation of the actin cytoskeleton and the MAPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, 10 miRNAs (miR-1306-5p, miR-196b-5p, miR-19a-3p, miR-22-3p, miR-320b, miR-34a-5p, miR-485-3p, miR-489-3p, miR-501-3p, and miR-487-3p) were found to be associated with the most sensitive and specific pathways for MMD prediction. Conclusions Several plasma secretory miRNAs closely related to the development of MMD have been identified, which can be used as biomarkers of MMD and contribute to differentiating MMD from non-MMD patients before digital subtraction angiography. disease (MMD adults However understood Nextgeneration Next generation highthroughput high throughput sequencing realtime real time PCR performed ROC (ROC events miRNAsequence miRNA sequence 1002 1 002 1,00 guidance Furthermore miR13065p, miR13065p miRp miR 1306 5p, 5p p (miR-1306-5p miR196b5p, miR196b5p miRbp 196b b miR-196b-5p miR19a3p, miR19a3p miRap 19a 3p, 3p miR-19a-3p miR223p, miR223p 22 miR-22-3p miR320b, miR320b miRb 320b, 320b miR-320b miR34a5p, miR34a5p 34a miR-34a-5p miR4853p, miR4853p 485 miR-485-3p miR4893p, miR4893p 489 miR-489-3p miR5013p, miR5013p 501 miR-501-3p miR4873p 487 miR-487-3p prediction identified nonMMD non angiography 100 00 1,0 130 2 48 50 0 1, 13 4 5

Abstract Introduction The relationship between humidity and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has yielded inconsistent results in prior research, while the effects of humidity on lupus in animal experiments and its underlying mechanism remain inadequately explored. Methods The present study aimed to investigate the impact of high humidity (80 ± 5%) on lupus using female and male MRL/lpr mice, with a particular focus on elucidating the role of gut microbiota in this process. To this end, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was employed to transfer the gut microbiota of MRL/lpr mice under high humidity to blank MRL/lpr mice under normal humidity (50 ± 5%), allowing for an assessment of the effect of FMT on lupus. Results The study revealed that high humidity exacerbated lupus indices (serum anti-dsDNA, ANA, IL-6, and IFN- g, and renal pathology) in female MRL/lpr mice but had no significant effect on male MRL/lpr mice. The aggravation of lupus caused by high humidity may be attributed to the increased abundances of the Rikenella, Romboutsia, Turicibacter, and Escherichia-Shigella genera in female MRL/lpr mice. Furthermore, FMT also exacerbated lupus in female MRL/lpr mice but not in male MRL/lpr mice. Conclusion In summary, this study has demonstrated that high humidity exacerbated lupus by modulating gut microbiota in female MRL/lpr mice. The findings underscore the importance of considering environmental factors and gut microbiota in the development and progression of lupus, particularly among female patients. SLE (SLE research explored 80 (8 5% 5 MRLlpr MRL lpr process end (FMT 50 (5 5%, , serum antidsDNA, antidsDNA anti dsDNA, dsDNA anti-dsDNA ANA IL6, IL6 IL 6, 6 IL-6 IFN g pathology Rikenella Romboutsia Turicibacter EscherichiaShigella Escherichia Shigella Furthermore summary patients 8 ( IL-

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effects of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and cathepsin K (catK) inhibitors on resistance to dentin erosion. Methodology A total of 96 dentin specimens (3×3×2 mm) were prepared and randomly assigned into four groups (n=24): deionized water (DW); 1 µM odanacatib (ODN, catK inhibitor); 1 mM 1,10-phenanthroline (PHEN, MMP inhibitor); and 1 µM odanacatib + 1 mM 1,10-phenanthroline (COM). Each group was further divided into two subgroups for the application of treatment solutions before (PRE) and after erosive challenges (POST). All specimens were subjected to four daily erosive challenges for 5 d. For each erosive challenge, the specimens in subgroup PRE were immersed in the respective solutions before cola drinks, while the specimens in subgroup POST were immersed in the respective solutions after cola drinks (the immersion duration was 5 min in both cases). All specimens were stored in artificial saliva at 37°C between erosive challenges. The erosive dentin loss (EDL) was measured by profilometry. The residual demineralized organic matrix (DOM) of specimens was removed using type VII collagenase and evaluated by profilometry. Both the EDL and thickness of the residual DOM were statistically analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Bonferroni’s test (α=0.05). The surface topography and transverse sections of the specimens were observed using SEM. MMPs and catK were immunolabeled in the eroded dentin and in situ zymography was performed to evaluate the enzyme activity. Results Significantly lower EDL was found in the groups ODN, PHEN, and COM than in the control group (all p<0.05), while no significant difference in EDL was found among the groups ODN, PHEN, and COM (all p>0.05). The application sequence showed no significant effect on the EDL of the tested groups (p=0.310). A significantly thicker DOM was observed in the group ODN than in the control group regardless of the application sequence (both p<0.05). The treatment with ODN, PHEN, and COM inhibited the gelatinolytic activity by approximately 46.32%, 58.6%, and 74.56%, respectively. Conclusions The inhibition of endogenous dentinal MMPs and catK increases the acid resistance of human dentin but without an apparent synergistic effect. The inhibition of MMPs and catK is equally effective either before or after the acid challenge. (MMP (catK erosion 9 3×3×2 332 3 2 (3×3× mm n=24 n24 n 24 (n=24) DW (DW) (ODN inhibitor inhibitor) 1,10phenanthroline 110phenanthroline phenanthroline 1,10 10 PHEN (PHEN COM. . (COM) (PRE POST. (POST) d challenge cases. cases cases) 37C C 37 (EDL profilometry (DOM twoway way ANOVA (ANOVA Bonferronis Bonferroni s α=0.05. α005 α α=0.05 0 05 (α=0.05) SEM all p<0.05, p005 p p<0.05 , p<0.05) p>0.05. p>0.05 p>0.05) p=0.310. p0310 p=0.310 310 (p=0.310) p<0.05. 4632 46 32 46.32% 586 58 6 58.6% 7456 74 56 74.56% respectively 3×3× 33 (3×3 n=2 n2 (n=24 (DW 10phenanthroline 110 1,1 (COM (POST α00 α=0.0 (α=0.05 p00 p<0.0 p>0.0 p031 p=0.31 31 (p=0.310 463 4 46.32 58.6 745 7 74.56 3×3 (3× n= (n=2 11 1, α0 α=0. (α=0.0 p0 p<0. p>0. p03 p=0.3 (p=0.31 46.3 58. 74.5 3× (3 (n= α=0 (α=0. p<0 p>0 p=0. (p=0.3 46. 74. ( (n α= (α=0 p< p> p=0 (p=0. (α= p= (p=0 (α (p= (p

Abstract Background The etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus is complex and incurable. A large number of systematic reviews have studied the risk factors of it. Mendelian randomization is an analytical method that uses genetic data as tool variables to evaluate the causal relationship between exposure and outcome. Objective To review the systematic reviews and Mendelian randomization studies that focused on the risk factors of systemic lupus erythematosus and shed light on the development of treatments for its prevention and intervention. Methods From inception to January 2022, we systematically searched MEDLINE (via PubMed) and Embase for related systematic reviews and Mendelian randomization studies. Extract relevant main data for studies that meet inclusion criteria. The quality of systematic reviews was assessed by using Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2). Finally, the risk factors are scored comprehensively according to the results' quantity, quality, and consistency. Results Our study involved 64 systematic reviews and 12 Mendelian randomization studies. The results of systematic reviews showed that diseases (endometriosis, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis), lifestyle (smoking, drinking, vaccination), and gene polymorphism influenced the incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus. The results of Mendelian randomization studies identified the role of disease (periodontitis, celiac disease), trace elements (selenium, iron), cytokines (growth differentiation factor 15), and gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Conclusion We should pay attention to preventing and treating systemic lupus erythematosus in patients with endometriosis, celiac disease, and periodontitis. Take appropriate dietary supplements to increase serum iron and selenium levels to reduce the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus. There should be no excessive intervention in lifestyles such as smoking and drinking. incurable it outcome 2022 via PubMed criteria AMSTAR2. AMSTAR2 AMSTAR . (AMSTAR-2) Finally quantity consistency 6 1 endometriosis (endometriosis dermatitis rhinitis, rhinitis , rhinitis) smoking, (smoking drinking vaccination, vaccination vaccination) periodontitis, periodontitis (periodontitis disease) selenium, (selenium iron, iron) growth 15, 15 15) 202 (AMSTAR-2 20 (AMSTAR- (AMSTAR

Resumo Fundamento A dexmedetomidina (DEX), um agonista específico do receptor α2-adrenérgico, é protetora contra lesão de isquemia/reperfusão miocárdica (I/R). No entanto, a associação entre a cardioproteção induzida pelo pré-condicionamento DEX e a supressão da mitofagia permanece pouco clara. Objetivo Portanto, nosso objetivo foi investigar se o pré-condicionamento com DEX alivia a I/R, suprimindo a mitofagia via ativação do receptor α2-adrenérgico. Método Sessenta corações de ratos isolados foram tratados com ou sem DEX antes de induzir isquemia e reperfusão; um antagonista do receptor α2-adrenérgico, a ioimbina (YOH), também foi administrado antes da isquemia, isoladamente ou com DEX. A frequência cardíaca (FC), pressão diastólica do ventrículo esquerdo (PDVE), pressão diastólica final do ventrículo esquerdo (PDFVE), taxa máxima e mínima de desenvolvimento da pressão ventricular esquerda (±dp/dtmax) e tamanho do infarto do miocárdio foram medidos. A ultraestrutura mitocondrial e as autofagossomas foram avaliadas por microscopia eletrônica de transmissão. O potencial de membrana mitocondrial e os níveis de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ROS) foram medidos usando os ensaios JC-1 e diacetato de diclorodi hidrofluoresceína, respectivamente. Os níveis de expressão das proteínas associadas à mitofagia Beclin1, relação LC3II/I, p62, PINK1 e Parkin foram detectados por western blotting. Resultados Em comparação com o grupo controle, no grupo isquemia/reperfusão, a FC, PDVE e ±dp/dtmax foram notavelmente diminuídas (p<0,05), enquanto os tamanhos da PDFVE e do infarto aumentaram significativamente (p<0,05). O pré-condicionamento com DEX melhorou significativamente a disfunção cardíaca, reduziu o tamanho do infarto do miocárdio, manteve a integridade estrutural mitocondrial, aumentou o potencial de membrana mitocondrial, inibiu a formação de autofagossomas e diminuiu a produção de ROS e a relação Beclin1, relação LC3II/I, expressão PINK1, Parkin e p62(p<0,05). Quando DEX e YOH foram combinados, o YOH cancelou o efeito da DEX, enquanto o uso de YOH sozinha não teve efeito. Conclusão Portanto, o pré-condicionamento DEX foi cardioprotetor contra I/R em ratos, suprimindo a mitofagia por meio da ativação do receptor α2-adrenérgico. , (DEX) α2adrenérgico, α2adrenérgico αadrenérgico α2 adrenérgico, adrenérgico α α2-adrenérgico isquemiareperfusão reperfusão I/R. IR . I R (I/R) entanto précondicionamento pré condicionamento clara Portanto α2adrenérgico. adrenérgico. YOH, (YOH) FC (FC) PDVE, (PDVE) PDFVE, (PDFVE) dpdtmax dp dtmax (±dp/dtmax transmissão (ROS JC1 JC 1 JC- hidrofluoresceína respectivamente Beclin1 Beclin LC3III LCIII LC3II LC II LC3II/I p62 p PINK blotting controle p<0,05, p005 p<0,05 0 05 (p<0,05) p<0,05. p62p<0,05. p62p005 pp p62(p<0,05) combinados (DEX (I/R (YOH (FC (PDVE (PDFVE III LCII p6 p00 p<0,0 (p<0,05 p62p p62p<0,05 p62p00 p62(p<0,05 p0 p<0, (p<0,0 p62p<0,0 p62p0 p62(p<0,0 p<0 (p<0, p62p<0, p62(p<0, p< (p<0 p62p<0 p62(p<0 (p< p62p< p62(p< (p p62(p

Abstract Background Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a specific α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is protective against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI). However, the association between DEX preconditioning-induced cardioprotection and mitophagy suppression remains unclear. Objective Hence, we aimed to investigate whether DEX preconditioning alleviates MIRI by suppressing mitophagy via α2-adrenergic receptor activation. Method Sixty isolated rat hearts were treated with or without DEX before inducing ischemia and reperfusion; an α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist, yohimbine (YOH), was also administered before ischemia, alone or with DEX. The heart rate (HR), left ventricular diastolic pressure (LVDP), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), maximal and minimal rate of left ventricular pressure development (±dp/dtmax), and myocardial infarction size were measured. The mitochondrial ultrastructure and autophagosomes were assessed using transmission electron microscopy. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured using JC-1 and dichloride hydrofluorescein diacetate assays, respectively. The expression levels of the mitophagy-associated proteins Beclin1, LC3II/I ratio, p62, PINK1, and Parkin were detected by western blotting. Results Compared with the control group, in the ischemia/reperfusion group, the HR, LVDP, and ±dp/dtmax were remarkably decreased (p< 0.05), whereas LVEDP and infarct sizes were significantly increased (p< 0.05). DEX preconditioning significantly improved cardiac dysfunction reduced myocardial infarction size, maintained mitochondrial structural integrity, increased mitochondrial membrane potential, inhibited autophagosomes formation, and decreased ROS production and Beclin1, LC3II/I ratio, PINK1, Parkin, and p62 expression(p< 0.05). When DEX and YOH were combined, YOH canceled the effect of DEX, whereas the use of YOH alone had no effect. Conclusion Therefore, DEX preconditioning was cardioprotective against MIRI in rats by suppressing mitophagy via α2-adrenergic receptor activation. , (DEX) α2adrenergic αadrenergic α2 adrenergic α agonist ischemiareperfusion reperfusion MIRI. . (MIRI) However preconditioninginduced induced unclear Hence activation antagonist YOH, (YOH) HR (HR) LVDP (LVDP) enddiastolic end LVEDP, (LVEDP) ±dp/dtmax, dpdtmax dp dtmax (±dp/dtmax) microscopy (ROS JC1 JC 1 JC- assays respectively mitophagyassociated associated Beclin1 Beclin LC3III LCIII LC3II I LC II ratio p PINK1 PINK blotting group p< (p 0.05, 005 0.05 0 05 0.05) 0.05. integrity formation p6 expressionp< expressionp expression(p combined Therefore (DEX (MIRI (YOH (HR (LVDP (LVEDP (±dp/dtmax III LCII 00 0.0 0.

RESUMO Objetivo: A criobiópsia transbrônquica (CBTB) desenvolveu-se rapidamente e tornou-se um dos focos de pesquisa de tecnologia de biópsia pulmonar. O presente estudo buscou avaliar a eficácia da CBTB guiada por EBUS radial com bainha guia sem fluoroscopia no diagnóstico de lesões pulmonares periféricas. Métodos: Neste estudo retrospectivo, o teste de McNemar foi usado para comparar a CBTB e a biópsia transbrônquica com pinça (BTB) quanto ao desempenho diagnóstico. Um modelo de regressão logística multivariada foi criado para explorar a relação entre variáveis preditivas e o rendimento diagnóstico da CBTB. Resultados: Um total de 168 pacientes foram submetidos a EBUS radial com bainha guia. Destes, 157 apresentavam lesões que puderam ser visualizadas e 11 apresentavam lesões que não puderam ser visualizadas. Dos 157 pacientes, 24 foram excluídos em virtude de dados incompletos ou diagnóstico final incerto. Portanto, 133 pacientes foram submetidos a BTB e CBTB guiadas por EBUS radial com bainha guia. O rendimento diagnóstico combinado da CBTB guiada por EBUS radial com bainha guia foi de 71,5%. O rendimento diagnóstico da CBTB foi significativamente maior que o da BTB (77,4% vs. 59,4%; p < 0,05). A análise multivariada indicou que o tamanho e o local da lesão apresentaram relação independente com o rendimento diagnóstico da CBTB (OR = 2,8, p = 0,03 e OR = 4,1, p = 0,01, respectivamente); o tamanho da criossonda, por sua vez, não apresentou relação com o rendimento diagnóstico da CBTB. Não houve diferença significativa entre a criossonda de 1,1 mm e a de 1,9 mm no que tange ao desempenho diagnóstico (78,4% vs. 76,8%; p > 0,05). Conclusões: EBUS radial com bainha guia é uma opção prática para guiar a criobiópsia, embora talvez não possa substituir a fluoroscopia. Lesões pulmonares periféricas que não estejam nos lobos superiores ou que tenham mais de 30 mm apresentam relação significativa com maior rendimento diagnóstico da criobiópsia. Objetivo (CBTB desenvolveuse desenvolveu se tornouse tornou pulmonar Métodos retrospectivo (BTB Resultados 16 Destes 15 1 2 incerto Portanto 13 715 71 5 71,5% 77,4% 774 77 4 (77,4 vs 59,4% 594 59 0,05. 005 0,05 . 0 05 0,05) 28 8 2,8 003 03 0,0 41 4,1 001 01 0,01 respectivamente respectivamente) vez 1, 19 9 78,4% 784 78 (78,4 76,8% 768 76 Conclusões 3 7 71,5 77,4 (77, 59,4 00 2, 0, 4, 78,4 (78, 76,8 71, 77, (77 59, 78, (78 76, (7 (

ABSTRACT Objective: Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBCB) has developed rapidly and has become one of the research hotspots of lung biopsy technology. The present study sought to evaluate the efficacy of TBCB guided by radial-probe EBUS (RP-EBUS) and a guide sheath (GS) without fluoroscopy for peripheral pulmonary lesions. Methods: In this retrospective study, McNemar’s test was used in order to compare TBCB and transbronchial forceps biopsy (TBFB) in terms of diagnostic performance. A multivariate logistic regression model was designed to explore the association between predictive variables and the diagnostic yield of TBCB. Results: A total of 168 patients underwent GS-guided RP-EBUS. Of those, 157 had lesions that were visible and 11 had lesions that were not. Of those 157 patients, 24 were excluded because of missing data or an unclear final diagnosis. Therefore, 133 patients underwent RP-EBUS-GS-guided TBFB and TBCB. The pooled diagnostic yield of RP-EBUS-GS-guided TBCB without fluoroscopy was 71.5% (103/144). In 133 patients, the diagnostic yield of TBCB was significantly higher than that of TBFB (77.4% vs. 59.4%; p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated that lesion size and site were independently associated with the diagnostic yield of TBCB (OR = 2.8, p = 0.03 and OR = 4.1, p = 0.01, respectively), although cryoprobe size was not. There was no significant difference between the 1.1-mm cryoprobe and the 1.9-mm cryoprobe in terms of diagnostic performance (78.4% vs. 76.8%; p > 0.05). Conclusions: GS-guided RP-EBUS is regarded as a practical option for guiding cryobiopsy, although it may not be able to replace fluoroscopy. Peripheral pulmonary lesions not located in the upper lobes or larger than 30 mm are significantly associated with a higher diagnostic yield of cryobiopsy. Objective (TBCB technology radialprobe radial probe RPEBUS RP (RP-EBUS GS (GS Methods McNemars McNemar s (TBFB Results 16 GSguided RPEBUS. EBUS. 15 1 2 diagnosis Therefore 13 RPEBUSGSguided 715 71 5 71.5 103/144. 103144 103/144 . 103 144 (103/144) 77.4% 774 77 4 (77.4 vs 59.4% 594 59 0.05. 005 0.05 0 05 0.05) 28 8 2.8 003 03 0.0 41 4.1 001 01 0.01 respectively, respectively , respectively) 1.1mm 11mm 1.1 1.9mm 19mm 1.9 9 78.4% 784 78 (78.4 76.8% 768 76 Conclusions 3 7 71. 10314 103/14 10 14 (103/144 77.4 (77. 59.4 00 2. 0. 4. 1mm 1. 9mm 19 78.4 (78. 76.8 1031 103/1 (103/14 77. (77 59. 78. (78 76. 103/ (103/1 (7 (103/ ( (103 (10 (1

Abstract Introduction: type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a complex disease affected by lifestyle and genetic factors. Although the drugs currently used to treat T2DM have certain curative effects, they still have some adverse side effects. Therefore, it is urgent to find new effective drugs with few side effects to cure T2DM. Objective: to study the role of Inonotus obliquus (IO) in diabetic model mice. Methods: we used high-fat diet (HFD) combined with streptozocin (STZ) to establish a diabetic mouse model. Mice were divided into non-high-fat diet group (ND), diabetes model group (HFD + STZ) and IO-treated diabetes model group (IO). The mice in the IO group were orally treated with IO (150 mg/kg) at 10 ml/kg for five weeks. Body weight, glucose level, food intake and water consumption, glucose tolerance and insulin tolerance were evaluated in all mice. The pathological sections of liver, kidney and pancreas were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Results: after IO administration, the blood glucose level, water consumption, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triacylglycerol (TG) levels of mice decreased. Compared with the HFD + STZ group, the number of normal islet iiiiiiii cells increased and focal necrosis of the liver was significantly reduced in the IO administration group. Conclusions: IO reduced the levels of blood glucose, restored body weight, and enhanced insulin sensitivity along with insulin tolerance and glucose tolerance in diabetic mice. Additionally, IO also reversed HFD and STZ-induced organ injury.

Resumen Introducción: la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (T2DM) es una enfermedad compleja influenciada por el estilo de vida y los factores genéticos. En la actualidad, aunque los medicamentos para la diabetes tipo 2 tienen cierto efecto curativo, todavía tienen algunos efectos secundarios. Por lo tanto, es urgente encontrar nuevos medicamentos para la diabetes tipo 2 que tengan un buen efecto curativo y menos efectos secundarios. Objetivo: estudiar el papel del Inonotus obliquus (IO) en ratones diabéticos. Métodos: se estableció un modelo de ratón diabético con dieta de alto contenido en grasas (HFD) y estreptozocina (STZ). Los ratones se dividieron en el grupo de dieta no alta en grasas (ND), el grupo modelo de diabetes mellitus (HFD + STZ) y el grupo modelo de diabetes mellitus tratado con IO. Los ratones del grupo IO recibieron 10 ml/kg de IO (150 mg/kg) durante cinco semanas. Se observaron el peso corporal, el nivel de azúcar en sangre, la ingesta de alimentos, la ingesta de agua potable, la tolerancia a la glucosa y la tolerancia a la insulina de los ratones de cada grupo, y se estudiaron muestras de biopsias hepáticas, renales y pancreáticas mediante tinción de hematoxilina eosina. Resultados: los niveles de glucosa en sangre, el consumo de agua, la lipoproteína de baja densidad (LDL) y los triglicéridos (TG) disminuyeron después de la administración de IO. En comparación con el grupo HFD+STZ, el número de células β pancreáticas normales y la necrosis focal hepática disminuyeron significativamente en el grupo IO. Conclusiones: el IO redujo el nivel de glucosa en sangre, ayudó a recuperar el peso corporal y mejorar la sensibilidad a la insulina, la tolerancia a la insulina y la tolerancia a la glucosa en ratones diabéticos. Además, el IO revirtió el daño orgánico inducido por HFD y STZ.

RESUMO Introdução: O futebol é um esporte intensamente competitivo. Com o seu desenvolvimento e elevação no nível das técnicas, são apresentadas exigências mais altas para a aptidão física, estratégia e tática dos atletas. Um bom protocolo de treinamento físico é essencial para atingir essas metas. Objetivo: Estudar como os jogadores de futebol podem melhorar sua função física no treinamento físico. Métodos: Os jogadores de futebol de uma escola foram selecionados como objetos de pesquisa. Intervenções de treinamento físico e testes de acompanhamento foram feitos em jogadores de futebol durante o treinamento. O treinamento físico incluiu um teste de função física e um teste de composição corporal. Finalmente, o software SPSS16.0 foi usado para análise estatística dos dados obtidos. Resultados: Os valores médios de concentração de hemoglobina e células vermelhas sanguíneas no teste final dos atletas aumentaram ligeiramente em comparação com o primeiro, a diferença não foi significativa (P>0,05). Entretanto, o índice do hematócritos melhorou significativamente com efeito significativo (P<0,01). Conclusão: O treinamento físico pode reduzir o conteúdo de gordura corporal na função física dos jogadores de futebol e reduzir o peso dos jogadores de futebol. Esse modo de treinamento físico pode ser usado como um padrão de referência para o treinamento físico de outras equipes de futebol de alto nível. Nível de evidência II; Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigação de Resultados.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Soccer is an intensely competitive sport. With its development and elevation in techniques, athletes’ higher demands for physical fitness, strategy, and tactics are presented. An excellent physical training protocol is essential to achieve these goals. Objective: To study how soccer players can improve their physical function in physical training. Methods: Soccer players from a school were selected as research subjects. Physical training interventions and follow-up tests were performed on soccer players during training. Physical training included a physical function test and a body composition test. Finally, SPSS16.0 software was used for statistical analysis of the obtained data. Results: The mean hemoglobin and red blood cell concentration mean values in the athletes’ final test increased slightly compared to the first test; the difference was insignificant (P>0.05). However, the hematocrit index improved significantly (P<0.01). Conclusion: Physical training can reduce the body fat content in the physical function of soccer players and reduce the weight of soccer players. This physical training mode can be used as a reference standard for the physical training of other high-level soccer teams. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.

Resumen Introducción: El fútbol es un deporte intensamente competitivo. Con su desarrollo y elevación en el nivel de las técnicas, se presentan mayores exigencias para la aptitud física, la estrategia y la táctica de los atletas. Un buen protocolo de entrenamiento físico es esencial para alcanzar estos objetivos. Objetivo: Estudiar cómo los jugadores de fútbol pueden mejorar su función física en el entrenamiento físico. Métodos: Se seleccionaron jugadores de fútbol de una escuela como sujetos de la investigación. Se realizaron intervenciones de entrenamiento físico y pruebas de seguimiento a los jugadores de fútbol durante el entrenamiento. El entrenamiento físico incluyó una prueba de función física y una prueba de composición corporal. Finalmente, se utilizó el software SPSS16.0 para el análisis estadístico de los datos obtenidos. Resultados: Los valores medios de concentración de hemoglobina y glóbulos rojos en la prueba final de los atletas aumentaron ligeramente en comparación con la primera prueba, la diferencia no fue significativa (P>0,05). Sin embargo, el índice de hematocrito mejoró significativamente con un efecto importante (P<0,01). Conclusión: El entrenamiento físico puede reducir el contenido de grasa corporal en la función física de los futbolistas y reducir el peso de los mismos. Este modo de entrenamiento físico puede utilizarse como norma de referencia para el entrenamiento físico de otros equipos de fútbol de alto nivel. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.

Abstract Objective: The objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum Cystatin C in acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates Sources: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WanFang Database were searched to retrieve the literature related to the diagnostic value of Cystatin C for neonatal AKI from inception to May 10, 2021. Subsequently, the quality of included studies was determined using the QUADAS-2 tool. Stata 15.0 statistical software was used to calculate the combined sensitivity (SEN), specificity (SPE), positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). Additionally, meta-regression analysis and subgroup analysis contributed to explore the sources of heterogeneity Summary of the findings: Twelve articles were included. The pooled sensitivity was 0.84 (95%CI: 0.74-0.91), the pooled specificity was 0.81 (95%CI: 0.75-0.86), the pooled PLR was 4.39 (95%CI: 3.23-5.97), the pooled NLR was 0.19 (95%CI: 0.11-0.34), and the DOR was 22.58 (95%CI: 10.44-48.83). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.88 (95%CI: 0.85-0.90). No significant publication bias was identified (p > 0.05).