Ox-LDL increases OX40L in endothelial cells through a LOX-1-dependent mechanism

Oxidative low-density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) is a key risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis, and it can stimulate the expression of a variety of inflammatory signals. As a new and highly sensitive inflammation index, OX40L may be a key to understanding the mechanisms that regulate interactions between cells within the vessel wall and inflammatory mediators during the development of atherosclerosis. To investigate whether Ox-LDL regulates OX40L expression through an oxidized LDL-1 receptor (LOX-1)-mediated mechanism, we investigated the effect of different concentrations of Ox-LDL (50, 100, 150 µg/mL) on endothelial cell proliferation and apoptosis. Stimulation with Ox-LDL increased OX40L protein 1.44-fold and mRNA 4.0-fold in endothelial cells, and these effects were inhibited by blocking LOX-1. These results indicate that LOX-1 plays an important role in the chronic inflammatory process in blood vessel walls. Inhibiting LOX-1 may reduce blood vessel inflammation and provide a therapeutic option to limit atherosclerosis progression.     

Outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae at a military academy

In 2019,an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M.pneumoniae) occurred at a military academy in China.The attack rate (10.08％,60/595) was significantly different among the units.High-intensity training and crowded environments to which cadets are exposed are the high risk factors for the outbreak of M.pneumoniae.In-time prevention and control measures effectively controlled the spread of the epidemic.     

“平战结合”型介入手术室建筑布局设计思考

【摘要】 针对当前疫情可能长期客观存在的严峻形势,运用建筑科技赋能医院“平”“战”转换理念,侧重“平战结合”角度,从空间分区、空气净化方式选择、人员动线划分、信息系统前瞻性设计四个方面,探讨介入手术室建筑布局设计、使用及常态化管理。呼吁国家层面权威机构尽快出台介入手术室相关建筑设计规范与管理标准,以利实现平时高效运用,战时迅速应急启用,为未来介入手术室的建设与管理提供参考。     

The possible influence of varying diameter of aligned electrospun fibers on Schwann cells maturation in culture

The development of Schwann cells, the principal glial cell in the peripheral nervous system, occurs through a series of transitional embryonic and postnatal phases, which are tightly regulated by a number of axonal signals. During the axon ensheathment and myelin growth, the diameter of the axon play an important role in the maturation of Schwann cells. Because of electrospun fibers similar to protein fibers within the native extracellular matrix, the scaffolds are being developed as neural tissue engineering scaffolds. Until now, the correlation between varying diameter of aligned electrospun fibers and Schwann cells maturation has not been investigated. We hypothesize that the different diameter of aligned electrospun fibers may influence the maturation of Schwann cells and may help improve the outcome of cell-based approaches to cure demyelinated lesions or peripheral nerve regeneration.     

Molecular variability of sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and five potyviruses infecting sweet potato in China

To obtain a better understanding of the molecular variation of sweet potato viruses in China, 131 samples were collected from symptomatic sweet potato plants and used for RT-PCR analysis of the heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) gene sequence of sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and the coat protein (CP) gene sequences of five potyviruses (SPFMV, SPVC, SPVG, SPLV and SPV2). The hsp70 sequences that were obtained provided evidence for the presence of two distinct strains of SPCSV. Analysis of the CP sequences amplified from the samples indicated that all five potyviruses infect sweet potato in China, and three different strains of SPFMV and two of SPVG were found.     

Alzheimer’s disease in elderly COVID-19 patients: potential mechanisms and preventive measures

Neurological Sciences - Advanced age correlates with higher morbidity and mortality among patients affected with the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Because systemic inflammation and...