Association between plasma Vitamin B5 levels and all‐cause mortality: A nested case‐control study

We aimed to evaluate the prospective association of vitamin B5 with all‐cause mortality and explore its potential modifiers in Chinese adults with hypertension. A nested, case‐control study was conducted in the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial, including 505 deaths of all causes and 505 matched controls. The median follow‐up duration was 4.5 years. The primary outcome measure in this investigation was all‐cause mortality, which encompassed deaths for any reason. The mean plasma vitamin B5 concentration for cases (43.7 ng/mL) was higher than that in controls (40.9 ng/mL) (p = .001). When vitamin B5 was further assessed as quintiles, compared with the reference group (Q1: < 33.0 ng/mL), the risk of all‐cause mortality increased by 29% (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 0.83‐2.01) in Q2, 22% (OR = 1.22, 95% CI: 0.77‐1.94) in Q3, 62% (OR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.00‐2.62) in Q4, and 77% (OR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.06‐2.95) in Q5. The trend test was significant (p = .022). When Q4‐Q5 were combined, a significant 41% increment (OR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.03‐1.95) in all‐cause death risk was found compared with Q1‐Q3. The adverse effects were more pronounced in those with normal folate levels (p‐interaction = .019) and older people (p‐interaction = .037). This study suggests that higher baseline levels of plasma vitamin B5 are a risk factor for all‐cause mortality among Chinese patients with hypertension, especially among older adults and those with adequate folate levels. The findings, if confirmed, may inform novel clinical and nutritional guidelines and interventions to optimize vitamin B5 levels.     

IL‐27 improves adoptive CD8+ T cells’ antitumor activity via enhancing cell survival and memory T cell differentiation

IL‐27 is an anti‐inflammatory cytokine that triggers enhanced antitumor immunity, particularly cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses. In the present study, we sought to develop IL‐27 into a therapeutic adjutant for adoptive T cell therapy using our well‐established models. We have found that IL‐27 directly improved the survival status and cytotoxicity of adoptive OT‐1 CD8⁺ T cells in vitro and in vivo. Meanwhile, IL‐27 treatment programs memory T cell differentiation in CD8⁺ T cells, characterized by upregulation of genes associated with T cell memory differentiation (T‐bet, Eomes, Blimp1, and Ly6C). Additionally, we engineered the adoptive OT‐1 CD8⁺ T cells to deliver IL‐27. In mice, the established tumors treated with OT‐1 CD8⁺ T‐IL‐27 were completely rejected, which demonstrated that IL‐27 delivered via tumor antigen–specific T cells enhances adoptive T cells’ cancer immunity. To our knowledge, this is the first application of CD8⁺ T cells as a vehicle to deliver IL‐27 to treat tumors. Thus, this study demonstrates IL‐27 is a feasible approach for enhancing CD8⁺ T cells’ antitumor immunity and can be used as a therapeutic adjutant for T cell adoptive transfer to treat cancer.     

KIF23 is a potential biomarker of diffuse large B cell lymphoma: Analysis based on bioinformatics and immunohistochemistry

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common form of blood cancer. The genetic and clinical heterogeneity of DLBCL poses a major barrier to diagnosis and treatment. Hence, we aim to identify potential biomarkers for DLBCL.Differentially expressed genes were screened between DLBCL and the corresponding normal tissues. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and Gene oncology analyses were performed to obtain an insight into these differentially expressed genes. PPI network was constructed to identify hub genes. survival analysis was applied to evaluate the prognostic value of those hub genes. DNA methylation analysis was implemented to explore the epigenetic dysregulation of genes in DLBCL.In this study, Kinesin family member 23 (KIF23) showed higher expression in DLBCL and was identified as a risk factor in DLBCL. The immunohistochemistry experiment further confirmed this finding. Subsequently, the univariate and multivariate analysis indicated that KIF23 might be an independent adverse factor in DLBCL. Upregulation of KIF23 might be a risk factor for the overall survival of patients who received an R-CHOP regimen, in late-stage, whatever with or without extranodal sites. Higher expression of KIF23 also significantly reduced 3, 5, 10-year overall survival. Furthermore, functional enrichment analyses (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, Gene oncology, and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis) showed that KIF23 was mainly involved in cell cycle, nuclear division, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, TGF-beta, and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway in DLBCL. Finally, results of DNA methylation analysis indicated that hypomethylation in KIF23''s promoter region might be the result of its higher expression in DLBCL.The findings of this study suggested that KIF23 is a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of DLBCL. However, further studies were needed to validate these findings.     

Preparation of N/O co-doped porous carbon by a one-step activation method for supercapacitor electrode materials

Heteroatom-doped carbon materials used in supercapacitors are low in cost and demonstrate extraordinary performance. Here, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) with intrinsic N and O elements is selected as a raw material for the preparation of heteroatom self-doped porous carbon. Furthermore, N/O self-doped porous carbon with a large surface area has been successfully prepared using K₂CO₃ as the activator. The derived sample with a 1 : 2 molar ratio of EDTA to K₂CO₃ (EK-2) demonstrates a porous structure, rich defects, a large surface area of 2057 m² g⁻¹ and a micropore volume of 0.25 cm³ g⁻¹. Benefiting from high N content (2.89 at%) and O content (10.75 at%), EK-2 exhibits superior performance, including high capacitance of 325 F g⁻¹ at 1 A g⁻¹ and outstanding cycling stability with 96.8% retention after 8000 cycles at 10 A g⁻¹, which strongly confirms its immense potential toward many applications. Additionally, the maximum energy density of EK-2 reaches was 17.01 W h kg⁻¹ at a power density of 350 W kg⁻¹ in a two-electrode system. This facile and versatile strategy provides a scalable approach for the batch synthesis of N/O co-doped carbonaceous electrode materials for energy storage.

Heteroatom-doped carbon materials used in supercapacitors are low in cost and demonstrate extraordinary performance.     

Development and Primary Application of an Indirect ELISA Based on Rep Protein to Analyze Antibodies against Porcine Cocirvirus-like Virus (PCLV)

Porcine circovirus-like virus (PCLV) is a member of circovirus that contains a single-strand DNA genome, which may be one of the pathogens that causes diarrheal symptoms in pigs. The Rep protein encoded by the genome of PCLV may be responsible for viral genome replication. The development of serological detection methods for PCLV is of great necessity for clinical diagnosis, as well as epidemiological investigations. Therefore, this study attempted to build an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to examine antibodies against PCLV based on the His-tagged recombinant Rep protein. Full-length PCLV Rep protein was induced and expressed in E. coli and was purified as an antigen to establish an ELISA detection kit. The purified Rep protein was used to inject into mice to produce specific antibodies. There was no cross-reaction of Rep-based ELISA with antisera against other porcine viruses. The intra-assay and inter-assay coefficient variations (CVs) were 0.644–8.211% and 0.859–7.246%, respectively, indicating good repeatability. The non-cross-reaction with TGEV, PRRSV and PCV2 testing showed high sensitivity and high specificity for this ELISA assay. A total of 1593 serum samples collected from different pig farms in Jiangxi Province were tested for anti-PCLV Rep antibodies, and 284 (17.83%) of the 1593 samples were Rep antibody positive. Altogether, the indirect ELISA detection tool developed in this study could be applied to examine serum of PCLV antibodies with good repeatability, high sensitivity and high specificity. In addition, field sample detection results suggested that the PCLV antibody has a low prevalence in pig populations in Jiangxi Province of China.     

固位形及粘结剂种类对楔状缺损树脂修复的影响

目的 比较修复楔状缺损时制备固位形及不同粘结剂对临床疗效的影响.方法 选择口内至少4颗楔状缺损的患者89例,609颗患牙,同一患者分别采用四种方法修复患牙(固位形+两步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统Clearfil SE Bond;固位形+一步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统iBond;无固位形+两步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统Clearfil SE Bond;无固位形+一步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统iBond),采用自身对照的方法进行为期1年的临床观察.结果 固位形组的成功率明显高于无固位形组,两者差异有统计学意义;无固位形组中两步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统Clearfil SE Bond组的成功率高于一步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统iBond组,两者差异有统计学意义,但二者在边缘密闭性和术后敏感方面差异没有统计学意义.结论 修复楔状缺损时,制备固位形有助于提高疗效;两步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统Clearfil SE Bond较一步法自酸蚀牙本质粘结系统iBond具有更高的粘结强度.     

Preparation and characterisation of the colistin-entrapped liposome driven by electrostatic interaction for intravenous administration

Potential use of liposome for polycationic colistin is hindered by their phospholipid membrane permeability. In this study, liposomes were modified with sodium cholesteryl sulphate (Chol-SO₄^?) for improving the colistin loading by enhancing the colistin-bilayer electrostatic attraction. We have evaluated two liposomes: colistin-entrapped liposome of Chol-SO₄^? (CCL) and coated Chol-SO₄^?/colistin complex liposome (CCCL). In comparison with CCL which formed large aggregates at Chol-SO₄^?/colistin charge ratio below 2:1, CCCL showed a smaller size less dependent on the charge ratio, probably arising from more colistin entrapped on the inner leaflet of bilayer. Both liposomes exhibited significantly increased entrapment efficiency as compared with the liposome without Chol-SO4^?. But colistin released upon dilution, implying free transfer of colistin through bilayers. Pharmacokinetics results showed the approximately four-fold increase in the plasma AUC_0–8?h for CCCL and CCL as compared with colistin solution, showing potential benefit for infectious target localisation by prolonging the systemic circulation of colistin.     

多囊卵巢综合征患者口服炔雌醇环丙孕酮片致过敏反应

摘 要 目的：探讨临床药师在多囊卵巢综合征患者口服炔雌醇环丙孕酮片抗雄激素治疗中出现过敏反应的处理方法及药学监护。方法: 临床药师通过综合分析患者过敏史及用药史,结合患者用药时间和不良反应的发生时间,判断所用药物与过敏反应的相关性,并对其后续治疗替代药物提出用药建议。结果: 最终判定炔雌醇环丙孕酮片与此次不良反应的关联性评价为很可能,其中两种成分炔雌醇和醋酸环丙孕酮都不能排除为此次过敏反应的发生原因,建议选用屈螺酮炔雌醇片或含天然雌激素成分的口服避孕药进行后续替代治疗。结论:临床药师针对药物致过敏反应展开的病例分析及药学监护,有助于促进多囊卵巢综合征患者的个体化治疗,在保证用药安全,提高患者依从性方面发挥重要作用。     

尼莫地平缓释胶囊相对生物利用度的研究

12例健康志愿者随机交叉口服进口尼莫地平普通片和尼莫地平缓释胶囊60mg后, 利用高效液相色谱法测定血药浓度并对其生物利用度进行了研究.尼莫地平缓释胶囊和进口片的T1/2分别为3.74±0.84 h和1.98 ± 0.59 h;Cmax分别为25.41±9.32mg·L-1和80.08±16.65 mg·L-1; Tmax分别为3.25±0.97 h和0.75±0.21 h; AUC分别为167.4±27.3 mg·h·L-1和 194.7 ± 29.7mg·h·L-1;缓释胶囊的相对生物利用度为87.07%±9. 19%.8 例健康志愿者随机交叉多剂量口服尼莫地平缓释胶囊(60 mg,bid) 和尼莫地平普通片(30 mg,qid),达稳态时测得峰浓度分别为25.81±7.12 mg·L-1 和 41.21±10.04 mg·L-1; 谷浓度分别为7.19±1.84 mg·L-1和5.59 ± 1. 62 mg·L-1;两者血药浓度的波动系数分别为1.12±0.16和1.51±0.17.     

A Coupled CFD-DEM Study on the Effect of Basset Force Aimed at the Motion of a Single Bubble

The physical meaning of Basset force is first studied via polynomial approximation and the Fourier series representation method. After compiling the Basset force into the coupling interface with Visual C, a dynamic mathematical model is set up to describe the upward motion behavior of a single bubble by adopting the CFD-DEM method. Afterwards, the coupling interface with Basset force proposed in this study is verified experimentally and shows very good agreements. The initial velocity, releasing depth, bubble size, density ratio and viscosity ratio are studied qualitatively due to their great importance to Basset force. The ratio of Basset force to the sum of Basset force and drag force and to buoyancy, F→Ba/(F→D+F→Ba) and |F→Ba/F→B|, are employed to quantify the contribution of Basset force quantitatively. In addition, some instructive outlooks and recommendations on a further development of appropriate and justifiable use of Basset force are highlighted at last.