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  1. Article ; Online: Isolation and proteomic study of fish liver lipid droplets.

    Sun, Yuwei / Heng, Jian / Liu, Feng / Zhang, Shuyan / Liu, Pingsheng

    Biophysics reports

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 3, Page(s) 120–133

    Abstract: Lipid droplets (LDs) are a neutral lipid storage organelle that is conserved in almost all species. Excessive storage of neutral lipids in LDs is directly associated with many metabolic syndromes. Zebrafish is a better model animal for the study of LD ... ...

    Abstract Lipid droplets (LDs) are a neutral lipid storage organelle that is conserved in almost all species. Excessive storage of neutral lipids in LDs is directly associated with many metabolic syndromes. Zebrafish is a better model animal for the study of LD biology due to its transparent embryonic stage compared to other organisms. However, the study of LDs in fish has been difficult due to the lack of specific LD marker proteins and the limitation of purification technology. In this paper, the purification and proteomic analysis of liver LDs of fish including zebrafish and
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2364-3420
    ISSN (online) 2364-3420
    DOI 10.52601/bpr.2023.230004
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  2. Article ; Online: Predictors of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy with Posterior Communicating Aneurysm Clipping in a Surgically Treated Series of 585 Patients: A Single-Center Study.

    Liu, Heng-Jian / Lin, Yuan / Feng, Yu-Gong

    World neurosurgery

    2022  Volume 167, Page(s) e117–e121

    Abstract: Background: Oculomotor nerve palsy (OMNP) is a known risk in surgical management of intracranial aneurysms. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for surgery-induced OMNP.: Methods: This retrospective study examined 585 patients ... ...

    Abstract Background: Oculomotor nerve palsy (OMNP) is a known risk in surgical management of intracranial aneurysms. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for surgery-induced OMNP.
    Methods: This retrospective study examined 585 patients with posterior communicating artery aneurysms treated surgically between January 2000 and July 2019. The patients were categorized into 2 groups according to whether they experienced OMNP. Multiple factors, including sex, age, history of subarachnoid hemorrhage, Hunt and Hess grade, Fisher grade, preoperative time, sizes, sides, number, orientation, intraoperative rupture, and morphology, were analyzed to identify factors associated with surgery-induced OMNP.
    Results: The overall OMNP rate was 4.4%. In univariate analysis, large size (P < 0.001), posterior infratentorial projection (P = 0.003), number of subarachnoid hemorrhages (P = 0.005), and late preoperative time (P < 0.001) were associated with increased risk of OMNP. Overall, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that size (10.1-25 mm: odds ratio [OR] 30.083, P = 0.001, 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.703-244.419; >25 mm: OR 62.179, P = 0.012, 95% CI, 2.402-1609.418), intraoperative rupture (OR 3.018, P = 0.035, 95% CI, 1.083-8.412), and preoperative time (>14 days: OR 10.985, P < 0.001, 95% CI, 3.840-31.428) were independent risk factors of surgery-induced OMNP.
    Conclusions: This study showed that size, intraoperative rupture, and preoperative time were independent predictors of surgery-induced OMNP. Use of advanced technologies during the operation can assist in avoiding this complication.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Intracranial Aneurysm/complications ; Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery ; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases/epidemiology ; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases/etiology ; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases/surgery ; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/complications ; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/surgery ; Risk Factors ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2534351-8
    ISSN 1878-8769 ; 1878-8750
    ISSN (online) 1878-8769
    ISSN 1878-8750
    DOI 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.101
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  3. Article ; Online: Molecular diagnosis and direct quantification of cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera filipjevi) from field soil using TaqMan real-time PCR

    Jin-zhuo JIAN / Wen-kun HUANG / Ling-an KONG / Heng JIAN / Sulaiman ABDULSALAM / De-liang PENG / Huan PENG

    Journal of Integrative Agriculture, Vol 22, Iss 8, Pp 2591-

    2023  Volume 2601

    Abstract: Heterodera filipjevi continues to be a major threat to wheat production worldwide. Rapid detection and quantification of cyst nematodes are essential for more effective control against this nematode disease. In the present study, a TaqMan-minor groove ... ...

    Abstract Heterodera filipjevi continues to be a major threat to wheat production worldwide. Rapid detection and quantification of cyst nematodes are essential for more effective control against this nematode disease. In the present study, a TaqMan-minor groove binder (TaqMan-MGB) probe-based fluorescence quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was successfully developed and used for quantifying H. filipjevi from DNA extracts of soil. The primers and probe designed from the obtained RAPD-SCAR marker fragments of H. filipjevi showed high specificity to H. filipjevi using DNA from isolates-confirmed species of 23 Heterodera spp., 1 Globodera spp. and 3 Pratylenchus spp. The qPCR assay is highly sensitive and provides improved H. filipjevi detection sensitivity of as low as 4–3 single second-stage juvenile (J2) DNAs, 10–3 female DNAs, and 0.01 μg μL–1 genomic DNAs. A standard curve relating to the threshold cycle and log values of nematode numbers was generated and validated from artificially infested soils and was used to quantify H. filipjevi in naturally infested field soils. There was a high correlation between the H. filipjevi numbers estimated from 32 naturally infested field soils by both conventional methods and the numbers quantified using the qPCR assay. qPCR potentially provides a useful platform for the efficient detection and quantification of H. filipjevi directly from field soils and to quantify this species directly from DNA extracts of field soils.
    Keywords cereal cyst nematode ; Heterodera filipjevi ; molecular diagnosis ; quantification ; TaqMan real-time PCR ; Agriculture (General) ; S1-972
    Subject code 630
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article: Identification of Potential Core Genes for the Rupture of Intracranial Aneurysms by a Bioinformatics Analysis.

    Lin, Yuan / Ma, Hai-Ying / Wang, Yi / He, Jiang / Liu, Heng-Jian

    Frontiers in genetics

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 875007

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606823-0
    ISSN 1664-8021
    ISSN 1664-8021
    DOI 10.3389/fgene.2022.875007
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  5. Article: [Treatment of comminuted fracture of inferior pole of patella with locking suspension and vertical fixation with three steel wires].

    Lin, Hong-Ming / Sun, Bin / Zhang, Heng-Jian / Liang, Tian-Zi / Wu, Xu-Dong

    Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology

    2022  Volume 35, Issue 1, Page(s) 80–84

    Abstract: Objective: To explore the clinical application of lockedge suspension combined with three steel wires vertical fixation in comminuted fracture of inferior pole of patella.: Methods: From August 2016 to May 2019, 23 patients with comminuted fracture ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To explore the clinical application of lockedge suspension combined with three steel wires vertical fixation in comminuted fracture of inferior pole of patella.
    Methods: From August 2016 to May 2019, 23 patients with comminuted fracture of the lower pole of the patella, including 14 males and 9 females, were treated with lockedge suspension combined with three steel wires vertical fixation. The age ranged from 34 to 68 (55.0±1.2) years. One year after operation, the pain and function were evaluated by pain visual analogue scale(VAS) and knee flexion and extension range of motion, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated by Lysholm knee score standard.
    Results: All 23 patients were followed up for 12 to 14, with a mean of(13.0±0.5) months. One patient had skin irritation by the tail of the steel wire, and the rest had no postoperative complications such as incision infection, internal fixation loosening and fracture displacement. The fractures of 23 patients were healed, and the healing time was 10 to 14 weeks with a mean of(12.0±1.1) weeks. The VAS score decreased from 7.96±0.93 before operation to 0.83±0.65 one year after operation. The range of knee flexion and extension activities increased from(20.30±8.69) ° before operation to 1 year after operation(127.39±6.55) °. Lysholm knee score increased from 18.48±4.00 before operation to 96.09±4.91 one year after operation(
    Conclusion: The treatment of comminuted fracture of the lower pole of patella by lockedge suspension combined with three steel wires vertical fixation has reliable fixation and high fracture healing rate. It can meet the requirements of rapid rehabilitation and functional exercise, and the early clinical effect is satisfactory.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Bone Wires ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; Fractures, Bone/surgery ; Fractures, Comminuted/surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patella/surgery ; Steel ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Steel (12597-69-2)
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2022-02-07
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1003-0034
    ISSN 1003-0034
    DOI 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.2022.01.016
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  6. Article ; Online: Cpeb1b-mediated cytoplasmic polyadenylation of

    Heng, Jian / Shi, Boyang / Zhou, Jia-Yi / Zhang, Yifan / Ma, Dongyuan / Yang, Yun-Gui / Liu, Feng

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

    2023  Volume 120, Issue 7, Page(s) e2212212120

    Abstract: During vertebrate embryogenesis, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) production through endothelial-to-hematopoietic transition requires suitable developmental signals, but how these signals are accurately regulated remains incompletely ... ...

    Abstract During vertebrate embryogenesis, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) production through endothelial-to-hematopoietic transition requires suitable developmental signals, but how these signals are accurately regulated remains incompletely understood. Cytoplasmic polyadenylation, which is one of the posttranscriptional regulations, plays a crucial role in RNA metabolism. Here, we report that Cpeb1b-mediated cytoplasmic polyadenylation is important for HSPC specification by translational control of Hedgehog (Hh) signaling during zebrafish early development. Cpeb1b is highly expressed in notochord and its deficiency results in defective HSPC production. Mechanistically, Cpeb1b regulates hemogenic endothelium specification by the Hedgehog-Vegf-Notch axis. We demonstrate that the cytoplasmic polyadenylation element motif-dependent interaction between Cpeb1b and
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Zebrafish/metabolism ; Polyadenylation ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Hedgehog Proteins/metabolism ; Hematopoiesis/genetics
    Chemical Substances RNA, Messenger ; Hedgehog Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 209104-5
    ISSN 1091-6490 ; 0027-8424
    ISSN (online) 1091-6490
    ISSN 0027-8424
    DOI 10.1073/pnas.2212212120
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  7. Article ; Online: Laser-Ironing Induced Capping Layer on Co-ZIF-L Promoting In Situ Surface Modification to High-Spin Oxide-Carbon Hybrids on the "Real Catalyst" for High OER Activity and Stability.

    Liu, Weihao / Yang, Jing / Zhao, Yizhe / Liu, Ximeng / Heng, Jian / Hong, Minghui / Zhang, Yong-Wei / Wang, John

    Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 8, Page(s) e2310106

    Abstract: Enhancing electrocatalytic performance through structural and compositional engineering attracts considerable attention. However, most materials only function as pre-catalysts and convert into "real catalysts" during electrochemical reactions. Such ... ...

    Abstract Enhancing electrocatalytic performance through structural and compositional engineering attracts considerable attention. However, most materials only function as pre-catalysts and convert into "real catalysts" during electrochemical reactions. Such transition involves dramatic structural and compositional changes and disrupts their designed properties. Herein, for the first time, a laser-ironing (LI) approach capable of in-situ forming a laser-ironing capping layer (LICL) on the Co-ZIF-L flakes is developed. During the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process, the LICL sustains the leaf-like morphology and promotes the formation of OER-active Co
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-08
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1474949-X
    ISSN 1521-4095 ; 0935-9648
    ISSN (online) 1521-4095
    ISSN 0935-9648
    DOI 10.1002/adma.202310106
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  8. Article ; Online: Computational prediction and experimental validation identify functionally conserved lncRNAs from zebrafish to human.

    Huang, Wenze / Xiong, Tuanlin / Zhao, Yuting / Heng, Jian / Han, Ge / Wang, Pengfei / Zhao, Zhihua / Shi, Ming / Li, Juan / Wang, Jiazhen / Wu, Yixia / Liu, Feng / Xi, Jianzhong Jeff / Wang, Yangming / Zhang, Qiangfeng Cliff

    Nature genetics

    2024  Volume 56, Issue 1, Page(s) 124–135

    Abstract: Functional studies of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been hindered by the lack of methods to assess their evolution. Here we present lncRNA Homology Explorer (lncHOME), a computational pipeline that identifies a unique class of long noncoding RNAs ( ... ...

    Abstract Functional studies of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been hindered by the lack of methods to assess their evolution. Here we present lncRNA Homology Explorer (lncHOME), a computational pipeline that identifies a unique class of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) with conserved genomic locations and patterns of RNA-binding protein (RBP) binding sites (coPARSE-lncRNAs). Remarkably, several hundred human coPARSE-lncRNAs can be evolutionarily traced to zebrafish. Using CRISPR-Cas12a knockout and rescue assays, we found that knocking out many human coPARSE-lncRNAs led to cell proliferation defects, which were subsequently rescued by predicted zebrafish homologs. Knocking down coPARSE-lncRNAs in zebrafish embryos caused severe developmental delays that were rescued by human homologs. Furthermore, we verified that human, mouse and zebrafish coPARSE-lncRNA homologs tend to bind similar RBPs with their conserved functions relying on specific RBP-binding sites. Overall, our study demonstrates a comprehensive approach for studying the functional conservation of lncRNAs and implicates numerous lncRNAs in regulating vertebrate physiology.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Animals ; Mice ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics ; RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism ; Zebrafish/genetics ; Genomics ; Genome
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1108734-1
    ISSN 1546-1718 ; 1061-4036
    ISSN (online) 1546-1718
    ISSN 1061-4036
    DOI 10.1038/s41588-023-01620-7
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  9. Article ; Online: MiMIF-2 Effector of Meloidogyne incognita Exhibited Enzyme Activities and Potential Roles in Plant Salicylic Acid Synthesis

    Jianlong Zhao / Zhenchuan Mao / Qinghua Sun / Qian Liu / Heng Jian / Bingyan Xie

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 21, Iss 3507, p

    2020  Volume 3507

    Abstract: Plant-parasitic nematodes secrete a series of effectors to promote parasitism by modulating host immunity, but the detailed molecular mechanism is ambiguous. Animal parasites secrete macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF)-like proteins for evasion ... ...

    Abstract Plant-parasitic nematodes secrete a series of effectors to promote parasitism by modulating host immunity, but the detailed molecular mechanism is ambiguous. Animal parasites secrete macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF)-like proteins for evasion of host immune systems, in which their biochemical activities play essential roles. Previous research demonstrated that MiMIF-2 effector was secreted by Meloidogyne incognita and modulated host immunity by interacting with annexins. In this study, we show that MiMIF-2 had tautomerase activity and protected nematodes against H 2 O 2 damage. MiMIF-2 expression not only decreased the amount of H 2 O 2 generation during nematode infection in Arabidopsis , but also suppressed Bax-induced cell death by inhibiting reactive oxygen species burst in Nicotiana benthamiana . Further, RNA-seq transcriptome analysis and RT-qPCR showed that the expression of some heat-shock proteins was down regulated in MiMIF-2 transgenic Arabidopsis . After treatment with flg22, RNA-seq transcriptome analysis indicated that the differentially expressed genes in MiMIF-2 expressing Arabidopsis were pointed to plant hormone signal transduction, compound metabolism and plant defense. RT-qPCR and metabolomic results confirmed that salicylic acid (SA) related marker genes and SA content were significantly decreased. Our results provide a comprehensive understanding of how MiMIF-2 modulates plant immunity and broaden knowledge of the intricate relationship between M. incognita and host plants.
    Keywords Meloidogyne incognita ; effector ; MiMIF-2 ; enzyme activity ; transcriptome ; salicylic acid ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 580
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Felbamate add-on therapy for drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

    Shi, Li Li / Bresnahan, Rebecca / Martin-McGill, Kirsty J / Dong, JianCheng / Ni, HengJian / Geng, JinSong

    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

    2022  Volume 8, Page(s) CD008295

    Abstract: Background: This is an updated version of the Cochrane Review first published in 2011, and most recently updated in 2019. Epilepsy is a chronic and disabling neurological disorder, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Up to 30% of people with ... ...

    Abstract Background: This is an updated version of the Cochrane Review first published in 2011, and most recently updated in 2019. Epilepsy is a chronic and disabling neurological disorder, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Up to 30% of people with epilepsy have seizures that are resistant to currently available antiepileptic drugs and require treatment with multiple antiepileptic drugs in combination. Felbamate is a second-generation antiepileptic drug that can be used as add-on therapy to standard antiepileptic drugs.
    Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of felbamate versus placebo when used as an add-on treatment for people with drug-resistant focal-onset epilepsy.
    Search methods: For the latest update, we searched the Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS Web) and MEDLINE (Ovid, 1946 to 13 July 2021) on 15 July 2021. There were no language or time restrictions. We reviewed the reference lists of retrieved studies to search for additional reports of relevant studies. We also contacted the manufacturers of felbamate and experts in the field for information about any unpublished or ongoing studies.
    Selection criteria: We searched for randomised placebo-controlled add-on studies of people of any age with drug-resistant focal seizures. The studies could be double-blind, single-blind or unblinded and could be of parallel-group or cross-over design.
    Data collection and analysis: Two review authors independently selected studies for inclusion and extracted information. In the case of disagreements, a third review author arbitrated. Review authors assessed the following outcomes: 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency; absolute or percentage reduction in seizure frequency; treatment withdrawal; adverse effects; quality of life.
    Main results: We included four randomised controlled trials, representing a total of 236 participants, in the review. Two trials had parallel-group design, the third had a two-period cross-over design, and the fourth had a three-period cross-over design. We judged all four studies to be at an unclear risk of bias overall. Bias arose from the incomplete reporting of methodological details, the incomplete and selective reporting of outcome data, and from participants having unstable drug regimens during experimental treatment in one trial. Due to significant methodological heterogeneity, clinical heterogeneity and differences in outcome measures, it was not possible to perform a meta-analysis of the extracted data. Only one study reported the outcome of 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency, whilst three studies reported percentage reduction in seizure frequency compared to placebo. One study claimed an average seizure reduction of 35.8% with add-on felbamate whilst another study claimed a more modest reduction of 4.2%. Both studies reported that seizure frequency increased with add-on placebo and that there was a significant difference in seizure reduction between felbamate and placebo (P = 0.0005 and P = 0.018, respectively). The third study reported a 14% reduction in seizure frequency with add-on felbamate but stated that the difference between treatments was not significant. There were conflicting results regarding treatment withdrawal. One study reported a higher treatment withdrawal for placebo-randomised participants, whereas the other three studies reported higher treatment withdrawal rates for felbamate-randomised participants. Notably, the treatment withdrawal rates for felbamate treatment groups across all four studies remained reasonably low (less than 10%), suggesting that felbamate may be well tolerated. Felbamate-randomised participants most commonly withdrew from treatment due to adverse effects. The adverse effects consistently reported by all four studies were headache, dizziness and nausea. All three adverse effects were reported by 23% to 40% of felbamate-treated participants versus 3% to 15% of placebo-treated participants. We assessed the evidence for all outcomes using GRADE and rated the evidence as very low certainty, meaning that we have little confidence in the findings reported. We mainly downgraded evidence for imprecision due to the narrative synthesis conducted and the low number of events. We stress that the true effect of felbamate could likely be significantly different from that reported in this current review update.
    Authors' conclusions: In view of the methodological deficiencies, the limited number of included studies and the differences in outcome measures, we have found no reliable evidence to support the use of felbamate as an add-on therapy in people with drug-resistant focal-onset epilepsy. A large-scale, randomised controlled trial conducted over a longer period of time is required to inform clinical practice.
    MeSH term(s) Anticonvulsants/adverse effects ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy/drug therapy ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions ; Epilepsies, Partial/drug therapy ; Felbamate/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Quality of Life ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Seizures/drug therapy ; Single-Blind Method
    Chemical Substances Anticonvulsants ; Felbamate (X72RBB02N8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Systematic Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1469-493X
    ISSN (online) 1469-493X
    DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD008295.pub6
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