252 research outputs found

    GLOBULAR ADIPONETIN INHIBITS THE APOPTOSIS OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS UNDER HYPOXIA AND SERUM DEPRIVATION CONDITIONS VIA THE AMPK PATHWAY

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    Analyzing dynamic disturbance fragmentation mechanism of surrounding rock in roadway roof

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    In this paper, a numerical simulation is conducted to analyze an engineering practice pertaining to the in panel 2347, the discussion is focused on the following aspects: the influence of fault mining activation on fragmentation of surrounding rock in roof, surrounding rock failure of unsupported roadway under static load alone, surrounding rock failure of unsupported roadway under dynamic load and static load combination, damage of surrounding rock in supporting roadway under dynamic load and static load combination. The results show that, for the roadway surrounding rock with obvious dynamic disturbance, the compressive stress value can eliminate the influence of the tensile stress wave generated by the reflection of the compressive stress disturbance wave on the roadway wall. In the roadway support, it should provide a certain compressive stress to the surrounding rock of the surrounding roadway wall. An anchor support surrounding rock can significantly inhibit the tensile crack, shear the crack expansion and dislocation slip of coal gang, and it can also alleviate the tensile, compressive and shear failure of the roof carbonaceous mudstone. Because the dynamic load has a significant damage to the carbonaceous mudstone between roof anchors, it is necessary to reduce the anchor spacing and row spacing or enhance the stiffness and active stress of the protective surface member

    Profile of immunoglobulin G N-glycome in COVID-19 patients: A case-control study

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    Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a major health challenge globally. Previous studies have suggested that changes in the glycosylation of IgG are closely associated with the severity of COVID-19. This study aimed to compare the profiles of IgG N-glycome between COVID-19 patients and healthy controls. A case-control study was conducted, in which 104 COVID-19 patients and 104 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals were recruited. Serum IgG N-glycome composition was analyzed by hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography with the ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (HILIC-UPLC) approach. COVID-19 patients have a decreased level of IgG fucosylation, which upregulates antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) in acute immune responses. In severe cases, a low level of IgG sialylation contributes to the ADCC-regulated enhancement of inflammatory cytokines. The decreases in sialylation and galactosylation play a role in COVID-19 pathogenesis via the activation of the lectin-initiated alternative complement pathway. IgG N-glycosylation underlines the complex clinical phenotypes of SARS-CoV-2 infection

    Glycomics: Immunoglobulin GN-glycosylation associated with mammary gland hyperplasia in women

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    © Copyright 2020, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 2020. Mammary gland hyperplasia (MGH) is very common, especially among young and middle-aged women. New diagnostics and biomarkers for MGH are needed for rational clinical management and precision medicine. We report, in this study, new findings using a glycomics approach, with a focus on immunoglobulin G (IgG) N-glycosylation. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a community-based population sample in Beijing, China. A total of 387 participants 40-65 years of age were enrolled in this study, including 194 women with MGH (cases) and 193 women who had no MGH (controls). IgG N-glycans were characterized in the serum by ultra-performance liquid chromatography. The levels of the glycan peaks (GPs) GP2, GP5, GP6, and GP7 were lower in the MGH group compared with the control group, whereas GP14 was significantly higher in the MGH group (p \u3c 0.05). A predictive model using GP5, GP21, and age was established and a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed. The sensitivity and specificity of the model for MGH was 61.3% and 63.2%, respectively, likely owing to receptor mechanisms and/or inflammation regulation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study reporting on an association between IgG N-glycosylation and MGH. We suggest person-to-person variations in IgG N-glycans and their combination with multiomics biomarker strategies offer a promising avenue to identify novel diagnostics and individuals at increased risk of MGH

    Coronary microvascular reperfusion injury and no-reflow in acute myocardial infarction

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    Purpose: To review (1) the mechanisms of coronary microvascular reperfusion injury, particularly in the relationships between microvascular endothelium dysfunction, microstructure damage, microemboli and no-reflow phenomena; (2) the no-reflow presentation and management at ischemia-reperfusion to suggest future direction for no-reflow therapy in acute myocardial infarction. Sources: Original articles and reviews published between 1997 and 2007 and focusing on the no-reflow phenomenon in MEDLINE and PubMed. The search terms used were “no-reflow”, “microvascular injury”, “acute myocardial infarction” and “reperfusion injury”. All papers identified were English-language, full text papers. In addition, the reference lists of identified relevant articles were also searched. Conclusions: The no-reflow phenomenon is characterised by damage to microvascular function and microstructure at ischaemia-reperfusion. Microemboli contribute to no-reflow. Clinical myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE), scintigraphic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have shown evidence of microvascular damage, eg, perfusion defects are closely related to lack of contractile recovery and irreversible myocyte damage. Clinical agents and devices targeting microvascular injury (especially protection of endothelium and reduction of microemboli) after acute myocardial infarction may be key points to improve no-reflow
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