Inhibited interleukin 35 expression and interleukin 35–induced regulatory T cells promote type II innate lymphoid cell response in allergic rhinitis

BackgroundInterleukin (IL)-35 and IL-35–producing regulatory T cells (iTr35) have been reported to inhibit T_H2 response in allergic rhinitis (AR). However, its effects on type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2) are not well characterized.ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of IL-35 on ILC2 in AR.MethodsA total of 25 patients with AR and 20 controls were recruited. The expression and regulation of IL-35 receptor in ILC2 were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The effect of IL-35 on ILC2 differentiation and cytokine production was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In addition, iTr35 were cocultured with ILC2 to explore the effect of iTr35 on ILC2. The AR mice models were also established to confirm the role of IL-35 in vivo.ResultsThe patients with AR had decreased IL-35 expression and iTr35 proportion and increased ILC2 and type II cytokines compared with the controls. Notably, IL-35 inhibited ILC2 differentiation and type II cytokine production by regulating IL-12Rβ2 and gp130. IL-35 promoted the inducible costimulatory molecule expression by iTr35 and the inducible costimulatory molecule ligand expression by ILC2. IL-35–treated mice with AR presented decreased frequency and function of nasal ILC2.ConclusionIL-35 inhibited ILC2 responses directly or through mutual contact between iTr35 and ILC2 in AR, suggesting that IL-35 may be used as a potential treatment target in AR.     

The forensic landscape and the population genetic analyses of Hainan Li based on massively parallel sequencing DNA profiling

International Journal of Legal Medicine - Due to the formation of the Qiongzhou Strait by climate change and marine transition, Hainan island was isolated from the mainland southern China during...     

Differences in topological properties of functional brain networks between menstrually-related and non-menstrual migraine without aura

Brain Imaging and Behavior - Menstrually-related migraine without aura refers to a specific type of migraine that is associated with the female ovarian cycle. Compared with non-menstrual migraine...     

Identification and pathogenicity analysis of a novel non-tuberculous mycobacterium clinical isolate with nine-antibiotic resistance

With mycobacteriosis increasing, the study of non-tuberculous mycobacteria is imperative for clinical therapy and management. Nontuberculous mycobacteria are naturally resistant to most anti-tuberculosis drugs. Accordingly, it is important to decipher the biology of the novel non-tuberculous mycobacteria through complete genomic analysis of novel pathogenic mycobacteria. We describe Mycobacterium sinense JDM601, a novel, slow-growing mycobacterium of the Mycobacterium terrae complex resistant to nine antibiotics, by clinical presentation, cultural and biochemical characteristics, minimal inhibitory concentrations, and genome-sequencing analysis. JDM601 is closest to Mycobacterium nonchromogenicum according to mycolic acid composition, but closest to Mycobacterium algericum sp. nov according to 16S rDNA. JDM601 is resistant to isoniazid, streptomycin, rifampin, euteropas, protionamide, capromycin, ciprofloxacin, amikacin and levofloxacin but not ethambutol. The clinical information, mycolic acid composition, and virulence genes indicate that JDM601 is an opportunistic pathogen.     

A mitochondrial-targetable dual functional near-infrared fluorescent probe to monitor pH and H2O2 in living cells and mice

A lower pH level and high hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration in mitochondria is closely associated with a variety of diseases including cancer and inflammation. Thus, determination of changes in the level of acidic pH and H₂O₂ is of great importance and could provide new insights into the key functions under both physiological and pathological conditions. Herein, we present a novel mitochondria-targetable probe NIR-pH-H₂O₂, as the first near infrared (NIR) fluorescent small molecule, to monitor changes of endogenous pH (pk_a = 6.17) and H₂O₂ with high sensitivity, good compatibility and low cytotoxicity. Futhermore, it was successfully employed to monitor pH and H₂O₂ in a mouse acute inflammation model. These results demonstrate that NIR-pH-H₂O₂ is a novel bifunctional mitochondrial-targeted NIR probe to sense acidic pH and H₂O₂in vitro and in vivo, indicating its huge potential for the diagnosis of pH and H₂O₂-related diseases.

A lower pH level and high hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration in mitochondria is closely associated with a variety of diseases including cancer and inflammation.     

The effect of surfactants on hydrate particle agglomeration in liquid hydrocarbon continuous systems: a molecular dynamics simulation study

Anti-agglomerants (AAs), both natural and commercial, are currently being considered for gas hydrate risk management of petroleum pipelines in offshore operations. However, the molecular mechanisms of the interaction between the AAs and gas hydrate surfaces and the prevention of hydrate agglomeration remain critical and complex questions that need to be addressed to advance this technology. Here, we use molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the effect of model surfactant molecules (polynuclear aromatic carboxylic acids) on the agglomeration behaviour of gas hydrate particles and disruption of the capillary liquid bridge between hydrate particles. The results show that the anti-agglomeration pathway can be divided into two processes: the spontaneous adsorption effect of surfactant molecules onto the hydrate surface and the weakening effect of the intensity of the liquid bridge between attracted hydrate particles. The MD simulation results also indicate that the anti-agglomeration effectiveness of surfactants is determined by the intrinsic nature of their molecular functional groups. Additionally, we find that surfactant molecules can affect hydrate growth, which decreases hydrate particle size and correspondingly lower the risk of hydrate agglomeration. This study provides molecular-level insights into the anti-agglomeration mechanism of surfactant molecules, which can aid in the ultimate application of natural or commercial AAs with optimal anti-agglomeration properties.

Schematic of anti-agglomeration effect of surfactants promoting gas hydrate particle dispersion.     

Observation of retromolar canals on cone beam computed tomography

Objective

To evaluate the incidence and location of retromolar canal (RMC) in an eastern Chinese population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Methods

Six hundred and fifty-seven patients (276 males and 381 females, 19–49 years old) from east China were enrolled. Both right and left sides of the mandible were examined (n?=?1314). Two-dimensional (2D) images of various planes in the mandibular ramus region and reconstructed three-dimensional (3D) images were reviewed. The course of the RMC and the location of the retromolar foramina (RMF) were observed.

Results

Retromolar canal (RMC) was observed in 25.9% (170/657) of patients and 15.7% of sides (206/1314). 20.4% patients had unilateral RMC (134/657) and 5.5% had bilaterally RMC (36/657). Most RMC are horizontally curved course (Type B, 45.6%), followed by vertically curved course (Type A, 44.2%). Type C RMC, which run independently from separate foramina in the mandibular ramus, were relatively rare (10.2%). The distance from the middle of the RMF to the distal end of the second molar ranged from 4.56 to 24.01 mm and the mean distance was 11.97 mm.

Conclusion

RMC is not a rare anatomical structure in the eastern Chinese population. CBCT should be applied as a diagnostic tool to provide detailed information involving the retromolar area.

     

青少年骨性Ⅰ类错 畸形拔牙矫治前后面部软组织三维特征变化研究

目的应用3dMD^?面部三维成像系统研究拔牙矫治对青少年骨性Ⅰ类错 畸形面部软组织三维特征的影响,为正畸矫治提供参考。 方法选取2016—2019年期间于中山大学附属口腔医院正畸科就诊的青少年骨性Ⅰ类患者50例,其中拔牙组25例,非拔牙组25例为对照组,应用3dMD^?收集正畸治疗前后的面部三维图像数据,通过3dMD^? vultus软件测量线距、角度、体积变化,应用SPSS 20.0统计分析软件对各项测量指标的比较采用独立样本t检验。 结果正畸治疗后,在线距方面,拔牙组、非拔牙组前下面高变化量分别为（0.28 ± 2.28）、（1.85 ± 2.18）mm,差异有统计学意义（t = -2.238,P = 0.031）;拔牙组下颌高、颏高、唇宽变化量分别为（-0.52 ± 2.31）、（-1.14 ± 2.64）、（-1.33 ± 3.62）mm,非拔牙组则分别为（1.64 ± 2.42）、（0.93 ± 2.51）、（1.40 ± 2.16）mm,差异有统计学意义（t_下颌高 = -2.878,P_下颌高 = 0.007;t_颏高 = -2.506,P_颏高 = 0.017;t_唇宽 = -2.942,P_唇宽 = 0.006）。在角度方面,拔牙组、非拔牙组鼻唇角变化量分别为4.91° ± 3.12°、1.50° ± 4.26°,差异有统计学意义（t = 2.692,P = 0.011）;拔牙组、非拔牙组颏唇角变化量分别为-0.24° ± 6.83°、4.82° ± 6.50°,差异有统计学意义（t = -2.373,P = 0.023）;拔牙组、非拔牙组唇角变化量分别为-16.80° ± 12.65°、-1.04° ± 11.24°,差异有统计学意义（t = -4.171,P<0.001）。在体积方面,拔牙组、非拔牙组唇部变化量分别为（-0.66 ± 1.24）、（0.46 ± 1.43）cm³,差异有统计学意义（t = -2.584,P = 0.014）;拔牙组、非拔牙组颏部变化量分别为（-0.16 ± 0.94）、（0.65 ± 0.91）cm³,差异有统计学意义（t = -2.766,P = 0.009）。 结论（1）拔牙与非拔牙矫治对患者面下1/3水平向无明显影响,但对面下1/3的垂直向影响有差异,非拔牙较拔牙矫治更易导致面部高度的增加;（2）开唇露齿的青少年患者经拔牙矫治可有效改善颏、唇部形态;（3）对于面部消瘦、颧部凸出的患者,应慎重拔牙矫治。