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  1. Article ; Online: Postantibiotic leukocyte enhancement-mediated reduction of intracellular bacteria by macrophages.

    Wu, Yifan / Gong, Xiaoxia / Shen, Jianzhong / Zhu, Kui

    Journal of advanced research

    2023  Volume 58, Page(s) 117–128

    Abstract: Introduction: Potentiation of the bactericidal activities of leukocytes, including macrophages, upon antibacterial agent administration has been observed for several decades and is summarized as the postantibiotic leukocyte enhancement (PALE) theory. ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Potentiation of the bactericidal activities of leukocytes, including macrophages, upon antibacterial agent administration has been observed for several decades and is summarized as the postantibiotic leukocyte enhancement (PALE) theory. Antibiotics-induced bacterial sensitization to leukocytes is commonly recognized as the mechanism of PALE. However, the degree of sensitization drastically varies with antibiotic classes, and little is known about whether and how the potentiation of leukocytes contributes to PALE.
    Objectives: In this study, we aim to develop a mechanistic understanding of PALE by investigating the immunoregulation of traditional antibiotics on macrophages.
    Methods: Interaction models between bacteria and macrophages were constructed to identify the effects of different antibiotics on the bactericidal activities of macrophages. Oxygen consumption rate, expression of oxidases, and antioxidants were then measured to evaluate the effects of fluoroquinolones (FQs) on the oxidative stress of macrophages. Furthermore, the modulation in endoplasmic reticulum stress and inflammation upon antibiotic treatment was detected to analyze the mechanisms. At last, the peritoneal infection model was utilized to verify the PALE in vivo.
    Results: Enrofloxacin significantly reduced the intracellular burden of diverse bacterial pathogens through promoting the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The upregulated oxidative response accordingly reprograms the electron transport chain with decreased production of antioxidant enzymes to reduce internalized pathogens. Additionally, enrofloxacin modulated the expression and spatiotemporal localization of myeloperoxidase (MPO) to facilitate ROS accumulation to target invaded bacteria and downregulated inflammatory response to alleviate cellular injury.
    Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate the crucial role of leukocytes in PALE, shedding light on the development of new host-directed antibacterial therapies and the design of rational dosage regimens.
    MeSH term(s) Enrofloxacin/pharmacology ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Macrophages/metabolism ; Leukocytes ; Antioxidants/metabolism ; Antioxidants/pharmacology ; Bacteria
    Chemical Substances Enrofloxacin (3DX3XEK1BN) ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Antioxidants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-07
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2541849-X
    ISSN 2090-1224 ; 2090-1224
    ISSN (online) 2090-1224
    ISSN 2090-1224
    DOI 10.1016/j.jare.2023.05.010
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  2. Article: Nitroproteomics is instrumental for stratification and targeted treatments of astrocytoma patients: expert recommendations for advanced 3PM approach with improved individual outcomes.

    Jia, Wenshuang / Gong, Xiaoxia / Ye, Zhen / Li, Na / Zhan, Xianquan

    The EPMA journal

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) 673–696

    Abstract: Protein tyrosine nitration is a selectively and reversible important post-translational modification, which is closely related to oxidative stress. Astrocytoma is the most common neuroepithelial tumor with heterogeneity and complexity. In the past, the ... ...

    Abstract Protein tyrosine nitration is a selectively and reversible important post-translational modification, which is closely related to oxidative stress. Astrocytoma is the most common neuroepithelial tumor with heterogeneity and complexity. In the past, the diagnosis of astrocytoma was based on the histological and clinical features, and the treatment methods were nothing more than surgery-assisted radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Obviously, traditional methods short falls an effective treatment for astrocytoma. In late 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted molecular biomarkers in the comprehensive diagnosis of astrocytoma, such as IDH-mutant and DNA methylation, which enabled the risk stratification, classification, and clinical prognosis prediction of astrocytoma to be more correct. Protein tyrosine nitration is closely related to the pathogenesis of astrocytoma. We hypothesize that nitroproteome is significantly different in astrocytoma relative to controls, which leads to establishment of nitroprotein biomarkers for patient stratification, diagnostics, and prediction of disease stages and severity grade, targeted prevention in secondary care, treatment algorithms tailored to individualized patient profile in the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM; 3P medicine). Nitroproteomics based on gel electrophoresis and tandem mass spectrometry is an effective tool to identify the nitroproteins and effective biomarkers in human astrocytomas, clarifying the biological roles of oxidative/nitrative stress in the pathophysiology of astrocytomas, functional characteristics of nitroproteins in astrocytomas, nitration-mediated signal pathway network, and early diagnosis and treatment of astrocytomas. The results finds that these nitroproteins are enriched in mitotic cell components, which are related to transcription regulation, signal transduction, controlling subcellular organelle events, cell perception, maintaining cell homeostasis, and immune activity. Eleven statistically significant signal pathways are identified in astrocytoma, including remodeling of epithelial adherens junctions, germ cell-sertoli cell junction signaling, 14-3-3-mediated signaling, phagosome maturation, gap junction signaling, axonal guidance signaling, assembly of RNA polymerase III complex, and TREM1 signaling. Furthermore, protein tyrosine nitration is closely associated with the therapeutic effects of protein drugs, and molecular mechanism and drug targets of cancer. It provides valuable data for studying the protein nitration biomarkers, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic targets of astrocytoma towards PPPM (3P medicine) practice.
    Supplementary information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13167-023-00348-y.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2545928-4
    ISSN 1878-5085 ; 1878-5077
    ISSN (online) 1878-5085
    ISSN 1878-5077
    DOI 10.1007/s13167-023-00348-y
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  3. Article ; Online: Quantitative Analysis of Exhaled Breath Collected on Filter Substrates via Low-Temperature Plasma Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry.

    Gong, Xiaoxia / Shi, Songyue / Zhang, Dong / Gamez, Gerardo

    Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry

    2022  Volume 33, Issue 8, Page(s) 1518–1529

    Abstract: Breath analysis has attracted increasing attention in recent years due to its great potential for disease diagnostics at early stages and for clinical drug monitoring. There are several recent examples of successful development of real-time, in vivo ... ...

    Abstract Breath analysis has attracted increasing attention in recent years due to its great potential for disease diagnostics at early stages and for clinical drug monitoring. There are several recent examples of successful development of real-time, in vivo quantitative analysis of exhaled breath metabolites via mass spectrometry. On the other hand, current mass spectrometer accessibility limitations restrict point-of-care applications. Here now, an offline method is developed for quantitative analysis of exhaled breath collected on inexpensive filter substrates for direct desorption and ionization by using low-temperature plasma-mass spectrometry (LTP-MS). In particular, different operating conditions of the ionization source were systematically studied to optimize desorption/ionization by using glycerol, a low volatility compound. Applications with respect to propofol, γ-valprolactone, and nicotine analysis in exhaled breath are demonstrated in this study. The effects of several filter substrate properties, including filter material and pore size, on the analyte signal were characterized. Cellulose filter papers performed best with the present analytes. In addition, filters with smaller pores enabled a more efficient sample collection. Furthermore, sample-collection flow rate was determined to have a very significant effect, with slower flow rates yielding the best results. It was also found that filters loaded with sample can be successfully stored in glass vials with no observable sample loss even after 3 days. Limits of detection under optimized conditions are shown to be competitive or significantly better compared with relevant techniques and with additional benefits of cost-efficiency and sample storage capabilities.
    MeSH term(s) Breath Tests/methods ; Cold Temperature ; Exhalation ; Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Temperature
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1073671-2
    ISSN 1879-1123 ; 1044-0305
    ISSN (online) 1879-1123
    ISSN 1044-0305
    DOI 10.1021/jasms.2c00109
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  4. Article ; Online: The structural maintenance of chromosomes 5 is a possible biomarker for individualized treatment of colorectal cancer.

    Gong, Xiaoxia / Tian, Xiaowei / Xie, Hao / Li, Zhaoshui

    Cancer medicine

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 3276–3287

    Abstract: Background: Although the understanding of resistance to oxaliplatin (OXA) chemotherapy in colorectal cancer (CRC) has been sought for many years, drug tolerance remains a major challenge for cancer therapy. Revealing the molecular mechanism of OXA ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although the understanding of resistance to oxaliplatin (OXA) chemotherapy in colorectal cancer (CRC) has been sought for many years, drug tolerance remains a major challenge for cancer therapy. Revealing the molecular mechanism of OXA resistance could help to explain the poor prognosis of patients.
    Methods: Gene expression omnibus (GEO) database was searched, GSE83129, which contains RNA profiling in metastatic CRC patients treated first-line with OXA, was chosen for the following analysis. Differential expressed genes (DEGs) between the adenocarcinoma and adjacent_normal team, respectively, in the OXA responders and no-responders were analyzed. The Gene Ontology (GO) and hub genes in the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were used for the molecular mechanism of OXA resistance. Tumor-related databases were used for the clinical relevance of the structural maintenance of chromosomes 5 (SMC5) in CRC. The in vitro assays were used to detect the molecular function of SMC5 in CRC cells. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blot were used to detect the expression of the structural maintenance of chromosomes 5/6 (SMC5/6) complex components upon OXA and raltitrexed (RTX) treatment. CCK-8 was used to detect the cell viability of cells with different treatment.
    Results: SMC5 was downregulated in CRC tissues of OXA no-response patients. Lower expression of SMC5 was correlated with a poor prognosis in CRC patients, improved this gene expression, inhibited the CRC cell growth and invasion in vitro. Furthermore, SMC5 was downregulated upon OXA treatment in CRC cells, while RTX would reverse its expression, and the combination of these two drugs restored the SMC5 level to the normal situation. Finally, RTX treatment enhanced the OXA cytotoxicity.
    Conclusion: SMC5 is a tumor suppressor, that low expression of this gene is benefit for the development of CRC. Combination treatment with RTX and OXA may be more suitable for those OXA no-responders with lower SMC5.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Biomarkers ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Genes, Tumor Suppressor ; Oxaliplatin/pharmacology ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Oxaliplatin (04ZR38536J) ; SMC5 protein, human ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; raltitrexed (FCB9EGG971)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2659751-2
    ISSN 2045-7634 ; 2045-7634
    ISSN (online) 2045-7634
    ISSN 2045-7634
    DOI 10.1002/cam4.5074
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  5. Article: A Four-Gene Prognostic Signature Based on the TEAD4 Differential Expression Predicts Overall Survival and Immune Microenvironment Estimation in Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Gong, Xiaoxia / Li, Ning / Sun, Chen / Li, Zhaoshui / Xie, Hao

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 874780

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2022.874780
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  6. Article ; Online: Future time perspective and study engagement among middle school students: A moderated mediation model.

    Liu, Yunzhi / Gong, Xiaoxia / Shi, Lin / Shi, Yufei / Dong, Bo / Tian, Xiaoming

    PsyCh journal

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 6, Page(s) 801–808

    Abstract: To examine the effect of future time perspective on middle school students' study engagement and explore the mediating role of motivation internalization and the moderating role of grit, we conducted a study in several middle schools. Six hundred sixty- ... ...

    Abstract To examine the effect of future time perspective on middle school students' study engagement and explore the mediating role of motivation internalization and the moderating role of grit, we conducted a study in several middle schools. Six hundred sixty-four middle school students completed our measures. Results indicated that future time perspective positively predicted study engagement, and motivation internalization mediated the relationship between future time perspective and study engagement. It is also indicated that grit played a significant moderating role between motivation internalization and study engagement, with the effect of motivation internalization being stronger for low-grit students compared to high-grit students. These findings shed light on how to increase study engagement among middle school students.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Motivation ; Students ; Schools ; Time Perception ; Forecasting
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-09
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2717141-3
    ISSN 2046-0260 ; 2046-0252
    ISSN (online) 2046-0260
    ISSN 2046-0252
    DOI 10.1002/pchj.694
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  7. Article: Mucoid

    Gong, Xiaoxia / Zhao, Qian / Wu, Yifan / Zhou, Hongwei / Ding, Shuangyang / Zhu, Kui

    Frontiers in medicine

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 879361

    Abstract: Background: Multidrug resistant (MDR) : Methods: The mucoid phenotype, antimicrobial susceptibility, biofilm-forming ability, acid resistance ability, peroxide tolerance, and : Results: These : Conclusion: Capsular characteristics facilitate ... ...

    Abstract Background: Multidrug resistant (MDR)
    Methods: The mucoid phenotype, antimicrobial susceptibility, biofilm-forming ability, acid resistance ability, peroxide tolerance, and
    Results: These
    Conclusion: Capsular characteristics facilitate the anti-phagocytic activity in hyper mucoid
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2775999-4
    ISSN 2296-858X
    ISSN 2296-858X
    DOI 10.3389/fmed.2022.879361
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  8. Article ; Online: Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms of Curcumin and Its Metabolites in White Adipose Tissue and Cultured Adipocytes.

    Islam, Tariful / Scoggin, Shane / Gong, Xiaoxia / Zabet-Moghaddam, Masoud / Kalupahana, Nishan S / Moustaid-Moussa, Naima

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1

    Abstract: The plant-derived polyphenol curcumin alleviates the inflammatory and metabolic effects of obesity, in part, by reducing adipose tissue inflammation. We hypothesized that the benefits of curcumin supplementation on diet-induced obesity and systemic ... ...

    Abstract The plant-derived polyphenol curcumin alleviates the inflammatory and metabolic effects of obesity, in part, by reducing adipose tissue inflammation. We hypothesized that the benefits of curcumin supplementation on diet-induced obesity and systemic inflammation in mice occur through downregulation of white adipose tissue (WAT) inflammation. The hypothesis was tested in adipose tissue from high-fat diet-induced obese mice supplemented with or without curcumin and in 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with or without curcumin. Male B6 mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD, 45% kcal fat) with or without 0.4% (
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Curcumin/pharmacology ; Interleukin-6/genetics ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Proteomics ; Adipocytes ; Adipose Tissue, White ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Inflammation/drug therapy ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases ; Obesity/drug therapy ; Glucuronides
    Chemical Substances curcumin glucuronide (BE1PK7RL4M) ; Curcumin (IT942ZTH98) ; Interleukin-6 ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Glucuronides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu16010070
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  9. Article ; Online: Correction: Transmembrane anterior posterior transformation 1 regulates BMP signaling and modulates the protein stability of SMAD1/5.

    Wang, Bo / Zhao, Qian / Gong, Xiaoxia / Wang, Caixia / Bai, Yan / Wang, Hongying / Zhou, Jianfeng / Rong, Xiaozhi

    The Journal of biological chemistry

    2023  Volume 299, Issue 7, Page(s) 104957

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2997-x
    ISSN 1083-351X ; 0021-9258
    ISSN (online) 1083-351X
    ISSN 0021-9258
    DOI 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.104957
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  10. Article ; Online: Resident bacteria contribute to opportunistic infections of the respiratory tract.

    Wu, Yifan / Wang, Yongqiang / Yang, Huiming / Li, Qian / Gong, Xiaoxia / Zhang, Guozhong / Zhu, Kui

    PLoS pathogens

    2021  Volume 17, Issue 3, Page(s) e1009436

    Abstract: Opportunistic pathogens frequently cause volatile infections in hosts with compromised immune systems or a disrupted normal microbiota. The commensalism of diverse microorganisms contributes to colonization resistance, which prevents the expansion of ... ...

    Abstract Opportunistic pathogens frequently cause volatile infections in hosts with compromised immune systems or a disrupted normal microbiota. The commensalism of diverse microorganisms contributes to colonization resistance, which prevents the expansion of opportunistic pathogens. Following microbiota disruption, pathogens promptly adapt to altered niches and obtain growth advantages. Nevertheless, whether and how resident bacteria modulate the growth dynamics of invasive pathogens and the eventual outcome of such infections are still unclear. Here, we utilized birds as a model animal and observed a resident bacterium exacerbating the invasion of Avibacterium paragallinarum (previously Haemophilus paragallinarum) in the respiratory tract. We first found that negligibly abundant Staphylococcus chromogenes, rather than Staphylococcus aureus, played a dominant role in Av. paragallinarum-associated infectious coryza in poultry based on epidemic investigations and in vitro analyses. Furthermore, we determined that S. chromogenes not only directly provides the necessary nutrition factor nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) but also accelerates its biosynthesis and release from host cells to promote the survival and growth of Av. paragallinarum. Last, we successfully intervened in Av. paragallinarum-associated infections in animal models using antibiotics that specifically target S. chromogenes. Our findings show that opportunistic pathogens can hijack commensal bacteria to initiate infection and expansion and suggest a new paradigm to ameliorate opportunistic infections by modulating the dynamics of resident bacteria.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Infective Agents/pharmacology ; Chickens ; Haemophilus Infections/microbiology ; Haemophilus paragallinarum/drug effects ; Haemophilus paragallinarum/pathogenicity ; Microbiota ; Opportunistic Infections/microbiology ; Poultry Diseases/microbiology ; Respiratory System/microbiology ; Respiratory Tract Infections/microbiology ; Respiratory Tract Infections/veterinary ; Staphylococcus/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2205412-1
    ISSN 1553-7374 ; 1553-7366
    ISSN (online) 1553-7374
    ISSN 1553-7366
    DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009436
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