Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and hea...Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and healthy individuals using bioinformatics approaches,and to verify the function of key transcription factors,with the goal of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of PCOS.Methods:Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially expressed transcription factors(DETFs)between PCOS patients and controls were identified from the RNA sequencing dataset GSE168404 using bioinformatics methods.Functional enrichment analysis was performed using Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases.The expression and function of core transcription factors were further validated in ovarian tissues of PCOS model mice and control mice using Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RTqPCR).Results:A total of 332 DEGs were identified between PCOS patients and controls,including 259 upregulated and 73 downregulated genes in the PCOS group.19 DETFs were further screened,of which 16 were upregulated and 3 were downregulated in PCOS.The upregulated DETFs(including TFCP2L1,DACH1,ESR2,AFF3,SMAD9,ZNF331,HOPX,ATOH8,HIF3α,DPF3,HOXC4,HES1,ID1,JDP2,SOX4,and ID3)were primarily associated with lipid metabolism,development,and cell adhesion.Protein and mRNA expression analysis in PCOS model mice revealed significantly decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)1αand HIF2α,and significantly increased expression of HIF3αcompared to control mice(all P<0.001).Conclusion:Significant differences in gene and TF expression exist between PCOS patients and healthy individuals.HIF-3αmay play a crucial role in PCOS and could serve as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and a potential therapeutic target.展开更多
[Objective]The construction of weirs changes the hydraulic characteristics of rivers and affects the structure of phytoplankton communities and the health of aquatic ecosystems in the river.This study aims to explore ...[Objective]The construction of weirs changes the hydraulic characteristics of rivers and affects the structure of phytoplankton communities and the health of aquatic ecosystems in the river.This study aims to explore the nonlinear response relationship between phytoplankton community structure and its driving factors in spring and autumn in Furong Creek under the construction of cascade weirs.[Methods]The structure of phytoplankton communities and related environmental factors were investigated in Furong Creek from 2023 to 2024.This study focused on the analysis of the changes of nutrient concentrations and biomass of phytoplankton in autumn and spring within the same dry season in Furong Creek.Redundancy analysis was used to identify the key factors influencing the structure of phytoplankton communities.The MIKE 11 model was employed to simulate the hydrodynamic changes in the river.Combined with total nitrogen and permanganate index,a GAM model of phytoplankton diversity index and hydrodynamic factors was developed,and the change of phytoplankton diversity after the optimized layout of the cascade weirs was fitted.[Results]The result showed that the annual average value of Shannon-Wiener diversity index of phytoplankton in Furong Creek was 2.79,which was in a state of mild pollution.A total of 239 species from 95 genera in 8 phyla were identified.Among the phytoplankton,Chlorophyta was the dominant group throughout the year in Furong Creek,followed by Bacillariophyta and Cyanophyta.The cell abundance of phytoplankton ranged from 3.11 to 20.64 mg/L and from 0.23 to 6.31 mg/L in spring and autumn,which indicated a clear seasonal succession of phytoplankton community structure.Compared with autumn,the relative abundance of Cyanophyta significantly decreased in spring across the whole river section,while Chrysophyta and Dinophyta showed significant increase at some monitoring sites,leading to water bloom phenomenon and a noticeable decline in the diversity of phytoplankton.The dominant species in the water bodies throughout the year were Cyclotella catenata,Chlorella vulgaris,Scenedesmus bijuga,Scenedesmus quadricauda,Chroomonas acuta,Cryptomonas ovata,and Cryptomonas erosa.Redundancy analysis(RDA)showed that hydrodynamic factors(v,h)and water environmental factors(TN,COD_(Mn))were the main influencing factors of phytoplankton community structure.[Conclusion]The result show that the nutrient concentration,phytoplankton biomass,and density in Furong Creek in spring are significantly higher than in autumn.The GAM model,constructed by combining hydrodynamic and environmental factors,can effectively reflect the nonlinear relationship between phytoplankton diversity index and its driving factors.In spring,with an increase in nutrient concentration,the habitat conditions of low flow speed and high water depths formed by overflow weirs will lead to a decrease in the Shannon-Wiener index of phytoplankton and an intensified risk of eutrophication.However,a reasonable layout scheme of cascade weirs will improve the diversity of phytoplankton and reduce the risk of eutrophication in the river.The findings of this study can help deepen the understanding of the ecological and environmental effects of cascade weir construction in the river.展开更多
The pure Mg with columnar crystals was prepared by directional solidification,and the effect of process parameters on the crystal orientation and tensile properties was studied.Moreover,the microstructure evolution du...The pure Mg with columnar crystals was prepared by directional solidification,and the effect of process parameters on the crystal orientation and tensile properties was studied.Moreover,the microstructure evolution during tensile deformation was analyzed by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)technology.Furthermore,the slip within adjacent grains and grain boundary strain were discussed using the bicrystal model theory.The results show that the microstructure of the pure Mg at a pulling rate of 200μm/s is columnar polycrystal with growth orientation concentrated in<022ˉ5>,and no transverse grain boundaries can be seen.In addition,the Schmid factors(SFs)of basalslips in columnar crystals are higher than 0.43 under tensile stress.Moreover,the geometric compatibility factor of slip systems on both sides of grain boundaries is greater than 0.7,showing good strain coordination ability of grain boundaries.Therefore,the elongation of the directionally solidified pure Mg is as high as 53%at room temperature.展开更多
Since the latest revision of the TNM system reclassified T3N0 tumours into the ⅡB stage, N2 lesions became the major determinant of the ⅢA stage. Concerning the minority of patients with T3N1 tumours in this stage,
Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic ...Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses is of great importance.The NAC proteins are crucial and plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that are involved in cotton growth,development,and stress responses.The comprehensive utilization of cotton NAC TFs in the improvement of cotton varieties through novel biotechnological methods is feasible.Based on cotton genomic data,genome-wide identification and analyses have revealed potential functions of cotton NAC genes.Here,we comprehensively summarize the recent progress in understanding cotton NAC TFs roles in regulating responses to drought,salt,and Verticillium wilt-related stresses,as well as leaf senescence and the development of fibers,xylem,and glands.The detailed regulatory network of NAC proteins in cotton is also elucidated.Cotton NAC TFs directly bind to the promoters of genes associated with ABA biosynthesis and secondary cell-wall formation,participate in several biological processes by interacting with related proteins,and regulate the expression of downstream genes.Studies have shown that the overexpression of NAC TF genes in cotton and other model plants improve their drought or salt tolerance.This review elucidates the latest findings on the functions and regulation of cotton NAC proteins,broadens our understanding of cotton NAC TFs,and lays a fundamental foundation for further molecular breeding research in cotton.展开更多
Roof disaster has always been an important factor restricting coal mine safety production.Acidic effect can reform the rock mass structure to weaken the macroscopic strength characteristics,which is an effective way t...Roof disaster has always been an important factor restricting coal mine safety production.Acidic effect can reform the rock mass structure to weaken the macroscopic strength characteristics,which is an effective way to control the hard limestone roof.In this study,the effects of various factors on the reaction characteristics and mechanical properties of limestone were analyzed.The results show that the acid with stronger hydrogen production capacity after ionization(pK_(a)<0)has more prominent damage to the mineral grains of limestone.When pKa increases from−8.00 to 15.70,uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of limestone increase by 117.22%and 75.98%.The influence of acid concentration is manifested in the dissolution behavior of mineral crystals,the crystal defects caused by large-scale acid action will lead to the deterioration of limestone strength,and the strength after 15%concentration reformation can be reduced by 59.42%.The effect of acidification time on limestone has stages and is the most obvious in the initial metathesis reaction stage(within 60 min).The key to the strength damage of acidified limestone is the participation of hydrogen ions in the reaction system.Based on the analytic hierarchy process method,the influence weights of acid type,acid concentration and acidification time on strength are 24.30%,59.54% and 16.16%,respectively.The research results provide theoretical support for the acidification control of hard limestone roofs in coal mines.展开更多
Objective Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is the breast cancer subtype with the worst prognosis,and lacks effective therapeutic targets.Colony stimulating factors(CSFs)are cytokines that can regulate the production...Objective Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is the breast cancer subtype with the worst prognosis,and lacks effective therapeutic targets.Colony stimulating factors(CSFs)are cytokines that can regulate the production of blood cells and stimulate the growth and development of immune cells,playing an important role in the malignant progression of TNBC.This article aims to construct a novel prognostic model based on the expression of colony stimulating factors-related genes(CRGs),and analyze the sensitivity of TNBC patients to immunotherapy and drug therapy.Methods We downloaded CRGs from public databases and screened for differentially expressed CRGs between normal and TNBC tissues in the TCGA-BRCA database.Through LASSO Cox regression analysis,we constructed a prognostic model and stratified TNBC patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on the colony stimulating factors-related genes risk score(CRRS).We further analyzed the correlation between CRRS and patient prognosis,clinical features,tumor microenvironment(TME)in both high-risk and low-risk groups,and evaluated the relationship between CRRS and sensitivity to immunotherapy and drug therapy.Results We identified 842 differentially expressed CRGs in breast cancer tissues of TNBC patients and selected 13 CRGs for constructing the prognostic model.Kaplan-Meier survival curves,time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curves,and other analyses confirmed that TNBC patients with high CRRS had shorter overall survival,and the predictive ability of CRRS prognostic model was further validated using the GEO dataset.Nomogram combining clinical features confirmed that CRRS was an independent factor for the prognosis of TNBC patients.Moreover,patients in the high-risk group had lower levels of immune infiltration in the TME and were sensitive to chemotherapeutic drugs such as 5-fluorouracil,ipatasertib,and paclitaxel.Conclusion We have developed a CRRS-based prognostic model composed of 13 differentially expressed CRGs,which may serve as a useful tool for predicting the prognosis of TNBC patients and guiding clinical treatment.Moreover,the key genes within this model may represent potential molecular targets for future therapies of TNBC.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2022JJ30886).
文摘Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and healthy individuals using bioinformatics approaches,and to verify the function of key transcription factors,with the goal of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of PCOS.Methods:Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially expressed transcription factors(DETFs)between PCOS patients and controls were identified from the RNA sequencing dataset GSE168404 using bioinformatics methods.Functional enrichment analysis was performed using Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases.The expression and function of core transcription factors were further validated in ovarian tissues of PCOS model mice and control mice using Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RTqPCR).Results:A total of 332 DEGs were identified between PCOS patients and controls,including 259 upregulated and 73 downregulated genes in the PCOS group.19 DETFs were further screened,of which 16 were upregulated and 3 were downregulated in PCOS.The upregulated DETFs(including TFCP2L1,DACH1,ESR2,AFF3,SMAD9,ZNF331,HOPX,ATOH8,HIF3α,DPF3,HOXC4,HES1,ID1,JDP2,SOX4,and ID3)were primarily associated with lipid metabolism,development,and cell adhesion.Protein and mRNA expression analysis in PCOS model mice revealed significantly decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)1αand HIF2α,and significantly increased expression of HIF3αcompared to control mice(all P<0.001).Conclusion:Significant differences in gene and TF expression exist between PCOS patients and healthy individuals.HIF-3αmay play a crucial role in PCOS and could serve as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and a potential therapeutic target.
文摘[Objective]The construction of weirs changes the hydraulic characteristics of rivers and affects the structure of phytoplankton communities and the health of aquatic ecosystems in the river.This study aims to explore the nonlinear response relationship between phytoplankton community structure and its driving factors in spring and autumn in Furong Creek under the construction of cascade weirs.[Methods]The structure of phytoplankton communities and related environmental factors were investigated in Furong Creek from 2023 to 2024.This study focused on the analysis of the changes of nutrient concentrations and biomass of phytoplankton in autumn and spring within the same dry season in Furong Creek.Redundancy analysis was used to identify the key factors influencing the structure of phytoplankton communities.The MIKE 11 model was employed to simulate the hydrodynamic changes in the river.Combined with total nitrogen and permanganate index,a GAM model of phytoplankton diversity index and hydrodynamic factors was developed,and the change of phytoplankton diversity after the optimized layout of the cascade weirs was fitted.[Results]The result showed that the annual average value of Shannon-Wiener diversity index of phytoplankton in Furong Creek was 2.79,which was in a state of mild pollution.A total of 239 species from 95 genera in 8 phyla were identified.Among the phytoplankton,Chlorophyta was the dominant group throughout the year in Furong Creek,followed by Bacillariophyta and Cyanophyta.The cell abundance of phytoplankton ranged from 3.11 to 20.64 mg/L and from 0.23 to 6.31 mg/L in spring and autumn,which indicated a clear seasonal succession of phytoplankton community structure.Compared with autumn,the relative abundance of Cyanophyta significantly decreased in spring across the whole river section,while Chrysophyta and Dinophyta showed significant increase at some monitoring sites,leading to water bloom phenomenon and a noticeable decline in the diversity of phytoplankton.The dominant species in the water bodies throughout the year were Cyclotella catenata,Chlorella vulgaris,Scenedesmus bijuga,Scenedesmus quadricauda,Chroomonas acuta,Cryptomonas ovata,and Cryptomonas erosa.Redundancy analysis(RDA)showed that hydrodynamic factors(v,h)and water environmental factors(TN,COD_(Mn))were the main influencing factors of phytoplankton community structure.[Conclusion]The result show that the nutrient concentration,phytoplankton biomass,and density in Furong Creek in spring are significantly higher than in autumn.The GAM model,constructed by combining hydrodynamic and environmental factors,can effectively reflect the nonlinear relationship between phytoplankton diversity index and its driving factors.In spring,with an increase in nutrient concentration,the habitat conditions of low flow speed and high water depths formed by overflow weirs will lead to a decrease in the Shannon-Wiener index of phytoplankton and an intensified risk of eutrophication.However,a reasonable layout scheme of cascade weirs will improve the diversity of phytoplankton and reduce the risk of eutrophication in the river.The findings of this study can help deepen the understanding of the ecological and environmental effects of cascade weir construction in the river.
基金Projects(51775099,51675092)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(E2021501019,E2022501001,E2022501006)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China。
文摘The pure Mg with columnar crystals was prepared by directional solidification,and the effect of process parameters on the crystal orientation and tensile properties was studied.Moreover,the microstructure evolution during tensile deformation was analyzed by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)technology.Furthermore,the slip within adjacent grains and grain boundary strain were discussed using the bicrystal model theory.The results show that the microstructure of the pure Mg at a pulling rate of 200μm/s is columnar polycrystal with growth orientation concentrated in<022ˉ5>,and no transverse grain boundaries can be seen.In addition,the Schmid factors(SFs)of basalslips in columnar crystals are higher than 0.43 under tensile stress.Moreover,the geometric compatibility factor of slip systems on both sides of grain boundaries is greater than 0.7,showing good strain coordination ability of grain boundaries.Therefore,the elongation of the directionally solidified pure Mg is as high as 53%at room temperature.
文摘Since the latest revision of the TNM system reclassified T3N0 tumours into the ⅡB stage, N2 lesions became the major determinant of the ⅢA stage. Concerning the minority of patients with T3N1 tumours in this stage,
基金supported by the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101797)Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(No.1610162023020)。
文摘Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses is of great importance.The NAC proteins are crucial and plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that are involved in cotton growth,development,and stress responses.The comprehensive utilization of cotton NAC TFs in the improvement of cotton varieties through novel biotechnological methods is feasible.Based on cotton genomic data,genome-wide identification and analyses have revealed potential functions of cotton NAC genes.Here,we comprehensively summarize the recent progress in understanding cotton NAC TFs roles in regulating responses to drought,salt,and Verticillium wilt-related stresses,as well as leaf senescence and the development of fibers,xylem,and glands.The detailed regulatory network of NAC proteins in cotton is also elucidated.Cotton NAC TFs directly bind to the promoters of genes associated with ABA biosynthesis and secondary cell-wall formation,participate in several biological processes by interacting with related proteins,and regulate the expression of downstream genes.Studies have shown that the overexpression of NAC TF genes in cotton and other model plants improve their drought or salt tolerance.This review elucidates the latest findings on the functions and regulation of cotton NAC proteins,broadens our understanding of cotton NAC TFs,and lays a fundamental foundation for further molecular breeding research in cotton.
基金Project(2021YFC2902102)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(52374142)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(JSTU-2022-066)supported by the Young Talent Support Project of Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology,China。
文摘Roof disaster has always been an important factor restricting coal mine safety production.Acidic effect can reform the rock mass structure to weaken the macroscopic strength characteristics,which is an effective way to control the hard limestone roof.In this study,the effects of various factors on the reaction characteristics and mechanical properties of limestone were analyzed.The results show that the acid with stronger hydrogen production capacity after ionization(pK_(a)<0)has more prominent damage to the mineral grains of limestone.When pKa increases from−8.00 to 15.70,uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of limestone increase by 117.22%and 75.98%.The influence of acid concentration is manifested in the dissolution behavior of mineral crystals,the crystal defects caused by large-scale acid action will lead to the deterioration of limestone strength,and the strength after 15%concentration reformation can be reduced by 59.42%.The effect of acidification time on limestone has stages and is the most obvious in the initial metathesis reaction stage(within 60 min).The key to the strength damage of acidified limestone is the participation of hydrogen ions in the reaction system.Based on the analytic hierarchy process method,the influence weights of acid type,acid concentration and acidification time on strength are 24.30%,59.54% and 16.16%,respectively.The research results provide theoretical support for the acidification control of hard limestone roofs in coal mines.
文摘Objective Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is the breast cancer subtype with the worst prognosis,and lacks effective therapeutic targets.Colony stimulating factors(CSFs)are cytokines that can regulate the production of blood cells and stimulate the growth and development of immune cells,playing an important role in the malignant progression of TNBC.This article aims to construct a novel prognostic model based on the expression of colony stimulating factors-related genes(CRGs),and analyze the sensitivity of TNBC patients to immunotherapy and drug therapy.Methods We downloaded CRGs from public databases and screened for differentially expressed CRGs between normal and TNBC tissues in the TCGA-BRCA database.Through LASSO Cox regression analysis,we constructed a prognostic model and stratified TNBC patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on the colony stimulating factors-related genes risk score(CRRS).We further analyzed the correlation between CRRS and patient prognosis,clinical features,tumor microenvironment(TME)in both high-risk and low-risk groups,and evaluated the relationship between CRRS and sensitivity to immunotherapy and drug therapy.Results We identified 842 differentially expressed CRGs in breast cancer tissues of TNBC patients and selected 13 CRGs for constructing the prognostic model.Kaplan-Meier survival curves,time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curves,and other analyses confirmed that TNBC patients with high CRRS had shorter overall survival,and the predictive ability of CRRS prognostic model was further validated using the GEO dataset.Nomogram combining clinical features confirmed that CRRS was an independent factor for the prognosis of TNBC patients.Moreover,patients in the high-risk group had lower levels of immune infiltration in the TME and were sensitive to chemotherapeutic drugs such as 5-fluorouracil,ipatasertib,and paclitaxel.Conclusion We have developed a CRRS-based prognostic model composed of 13 differentially expressed CRGs,which may serve as a useful tool for predicting the prognosis of TNBC patients and guiding clinical treatment.Moreover,the key genes within this model may represent potential molecular targets for future therapies of TNBC.
