1.Lysohexaenetides A and B, linear lipopeptides from Lysobacter sp. DSM 3655 identified by heterologous expression in Streptomyces.
Qiushuang XU ; Haochen ZOU ; Chen PAN ; Haoxin WANG ; Yuemao SHEN ; Yaoyao LI
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2023;21(6):454-458
Lysobacter harbors a plethora of cryptic biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs), albeit only a limited number have been analyzed to date. In this study, we described the activation of a cryptic polyketide synthase (PKS)/nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) gene cluster (lsh) in Lysobacter sp. DSM 3655 through promoter engineering and heterologous expression in Streptomyces sp. S001. As a result of this methodology, we were able to isolate two novel linear lipopeptides, lysohexaenetides A (1) and B (2), from the recombinant strain S001-lsh. Furthermore, we proposed the biosynthetic pathway for lysohexaenetides and identified LshA as another example of entirely iterative bacterial PKSs. This study highlights the potential of heterologous expression systems in uncovering cryptic biosynthetic pathways in Lysobacter genomes, particularly in the absence of genetic manipulation tools.
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Multigene Family
2.Preparation of 4-sulfonylcalix6arene-modified cotton for uranium contamination removal
Haoxin GUO ; Yilong WANG ; Zebao ZHENG ; Kunlu LIU ; Rongqing HUANG ; Zhibing ZHENG ; Bo HUANG ; Zhixin WANG ; Meiyu WANG ; Benbo LIU ; Guo CHEN ; Xu WANG ; Zhihua YANG ; Maoxiang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(6):603-610
Objective To prepare 4-sulfonylcalix[6]arene-modified cotton fibers for adsorption and removal of uranium based on the specific complexation of calix[6]arene with uranium (VI). Methods Chemical grafting was used for the modification of cotton, which reacted with α-bromoisobutyryl bromide, glycidyl methacrylate, and 4-sulfonylcalix[6]arene. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to characterize the structure of 4-sulfonylcalix[6]arene-modified cotton (Cotton S-C[6]a). A Franz diffusion cell was used to simulate uranium-contaminated skin. Laser fluorimetry was used to determine the uranium content. Results SEM, XPS, and FTIR showed that cotton fibers were successfully grafted with 4-sulfonylcalix[6]arene. The optimal conditions of Cotton S-C[6]a for the adsorption of uranium (VI) was pH 4.0, duration of 20 min, and 20 mg of adsorbent. The adsorption process fitted well with pseudo-secondary-order kinetics. The uranium removal efficiency of Cotton S-C[6]a was up to 78.46% in aqueous solution and 81.72% on skin. Conclusion The synthesized Cotton S-C[6]a is highly efficient in the removal of uranium (VI) in solution and on contaminated skin.
3.Chain mediating effect of rumination and avoidance coping between information anxiety and suicidal ideation in college students
Shuhao ZHANG ; Dong XUE ; Qiangqing WANG ; Yuxuan YANG ; Zijie LI ; Haoxin LIU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(12):1123-1128
Objective:To explore the mediating roles of rumination and avoidance coping between information anxiety and suicidal ideation.Methods:In March 2022, a total of 896 college students were surveyed by the information anxiety scale(IAS), ruminative responses scale(RRS), coping style questionnaire(CSQ)and self-rating idea of suicidal ideation scale(SIOSS). The ANOVA analysis, Pearson correlation analysis and mediating effect analysis were performed by the SPSS 22.0 software.Results:The detection rate of suicidal ideation among college students was 9.15%(82/896). The information anxiety score was(73.84±17.29), the rumination score was(47.73±12.16), the avoidance coping score was(3.76±2.52), and the suicidal ideation score was(5.41±4.09). Information anxiety was significantly positively correlated with rumination, avoidance coping and suicidal ideation( r=0.49, 0.36, 0.37, all P<0.05). Rumination was significantly positively correlated with avoidance coping and suicidal ideation( r=0.42, 0.59, both P<0.05). There was a significantly positive correlation between avoidance coping and suicidal ideation( r=0.45, P<0.05). Information anxiety affected suicidal ideation of college students through four paths.The direct effect value of information anxiety on suicidal ideation was 0.06, accounting for 16.67% of the total effect. The effect values of the separate mediating effect of rumination and avoid coping were 0.22 and 0.04, and accounting for 61.11% and 11.11% of the total effect respectively. The chain mediating effect value of rumination and avoid coping was 0.04, accounting for 11.11% of the total effect. Conclusion:Information anxiety can directly affect suicidal ideation of college students and indirectly affect suicidal ideation through rumination and avoidance coping.
4.Topological Structure and Biomechanics of Three-Dimensional Printed Height Increasing Insoles for Leg Length Discrepancy
Qian DENG ; Yuanjing XU ; Kang ZHAO ; Wenhao WANG ; Haoxin WEI ; Kun ZHENG ; Jinwu WANG ; Kerong DAI
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2022;37(1):E045-E051
Objective To study topological structure of a new type of three-dimensional (3D) printed height increasing insoles for leg length discrepancy (LLD) and its effect on biomechanics of lower limbs. Methods Topological structure for middle and rear part of the insole was optimized by solid isotropic microstructures with penalization (SIMP), the force was loaded and the boundary conditions were set according to force area of the insole, and the height increasing insole with thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) materials was printed by selected laser sintering (SLS). The insoles were used in 9 patients with LLD, visual analogue scale (VAS) and Maryland foot function scores were used to compare pain and foot function changes of patients before and after using the insole, and the 3D gait analysis system was used to compare spatiotemporal parameters and vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) of both lower limbs. Result sAfter the patient wore 3D printed insole, VAS scores decreased, Maryland foot function scores increased, vGRF of both lower limbs decreased, and the difference of cadence, stance phase and swing phase in both lower limbs decreased. Conclusions The 3D printed height increasing insole after topology optimization can improve coordination of lower limb movement, reduce ground impact, relieve pain and improve foot function, thus providing an effective personalized orthopedic plan for LLD treatment in clinic.
5.Antigen presentation and T cell activation by dendritic cells in radiation damage
Qian LI ; Shuang GENG ; Chengming YAN ; Haoxin GUO ; Zhixin WANG ; Meiyu WANG ; Benbo LIU ; Xu WANG ; Yilong WANG ; Zhihua YANG ; Maoxiang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2022;31(6):657-662
Objective To explore dendritic cells (DCs)-mediated antigen presentation for radiation-injured cells by using the in vitro cell co-culture technology to simulate the in vivo microenvironment of the lung tissue. Methods 60Co γ-irradiated mouse lung epithelial cells (MLE-12) were cultured with bone marrow-derived DCs and/or splenic T lymphocytes for 48 hours. Flow cytometry was used to measure the expression levels of costimulatory molecules (CD80/86) and antigenic peptide recognition complexes (the major histocompatibility complex [MHC] class Ⅰ/Ⅱ) on DCs and T cell activation markers (CD69/28/152) as well as the numbers of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Results 60Co γ irradiation significantly increased the apoptosis rate of MLE-12 cells in a dose-dependent manner, and significantly stimulated the expression of CD80/86 and MHC Ⅱ on DCs, without direct activation of T cells. After γ (6 Gy)-irradiated MLE-12 cells were co-cultured with DCs and T lymphocytes for 48 h, there were significant increases in the expression of CD69 and CD28 on T cells, the numbers of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and the expression of CD86 and MHC I on DCs, as compared with the control groups. Conclusion Radiation-injured cells can stimulate antigen presentation by DCs and activate T cells.
6.Role of complement in radiation-induced lung injury
Shuang GENG ; Qian LI ; Tingting XI ; Meiyu WANG ; Haoxin GUO ; Zhixin WANG ; Xiaoguang BI ; Chengming YAN ; Zhihua YANG ; Yilong WANG ; Maoxiang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2022;31(5):535-541
Objective To investigate the role of complement in radiation-induced lung injury in mice after chest irradiation with 60Co γ-rays at a single dose of 20 Gy. Methods C57BL/6 mice underwent chest irradiation with 60Co γ-rays at a single dose of 20 Gy, followed by observation for the inflammatory reaction of the lung tissue in the early stage (within 15 d) and pulmonary fibrosis in the later stage (30 and 180 d). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure the levels of C2, C3a, C4, and C5b-9 in the lung tissues at 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, and 180 d after irradiation. The expression of complement mRNA in BEAS-2B cells after irradiation was determined using RT-PCR. Results Radiation-induced lung injury in micepresented as inflammatory response in the early stage and fibrosis in the late stage. Complement C2, C4, and C5b-9 complexes were increased in the early period (3 or 7 d) after irradiation (P < 0.05), which might be associated with the inflammatory response induced by irradiation. During 3 to 180 d, complement C3a was significantly higher in the irradiated mice than in the control mice, suggesting a close relationship between C3a and radiation-induced lung injury. The irradiated cells showed increased mRNA expression of C2 and C3, with no changes in the mRNA levels of C4 and C5. Conclusion Different complement proteins have varying responses to radiation-induced lung injury, among which C3a is closely related to radiation-induced lung injury, suggesting that regulating C3a and its receptors may be a new way to prevent and treat radiation-induced lung injury.
7.Rifaximin improves clinical symptoms and short-term survival in cirrhotic patients with refractory type ascites
Zheng WANG ; Wei HOU ; Wei ZHANG ; Haoxin WU ; Sujun ZHENG ; Zhongjie HU
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2022;30(11):1170-1174
Objective:To investigate the effects of rifaximin treatment outcomes on complications and 24-week survival rate in cirrhotic patients with refractory type ascites.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 62 cases with refractory ascites, and were divided into rifaximin treatment group (42 cases) and control group (20 cases) according to the actual treatment conditions. Rifaximin treatment group patients were administered oral rifaximin-α 200 mg four times daily for 24 consecutive weeks, and the other treatments were basically the same in both groups. Fasting body weight, ascites, complications and survival rate between the two groups were observed. Measurement data of the two groups using t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and repeated measures analysis of variance were compared. χ2 test or Fisher's exact test were used to compare the enumeration data between the two groups. Kaplan-meier survival analysis was used to compare the survival rates. Results:At 24-week of rifaximin treatment, patients average body weight was reduced by 3.2 kg and the average ascites depth was reduced by 4.5 cm with B-ultrasound measurement, while in the control group at 24-week, the average body weight was reduced by 1.1 kg and the average ascites depth was reduced by 2.1 cm with B-ultrasound measurement, and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( F=4.972, P=0.035; F=5.288, P=0.027). Hepatic encephalopathy incidence of grade II or above, hospitalization rates due to exacerbation of ascites, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis were significantly lower in the rifaximin treatment group than those in the control group (2.4% vs. 20.0%, χ2=5.295, P=0.021; 11.9% vs. 50.0%, χ2=10.221, P=0.001; 7.1% vs. 25.0%, χ2=3.844, P=0.050). The 24-week survival rate was 83.3% in the rifaximin treatment group and 60.0% in the control group, P=0.039. Conclusion:Rifaximin treatment can significantly improve ascites symptoms, reduce the incidence of cirrhosis complications and improve the 24-week survival rate in cirrhotic patients with refractory type ascites.
8.Relationship between insulin resistance, serum VCAM-1, FGF19, IGF-1 and colorectal polyps
Miao QIN ; Haipeng WANG ; Bao SONG ; Yanlai SUN ; Dongyang WANG ; Ming CHEN ; Haoxin SHI ; Hao ZHANG ; Zengjun LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2021;43(5):553-562
Objective:To explore the relationship between insulin resistance, glucose and lipid metabolism related molecules and colorectal polyps.Methods:A total of 262 healthy people who underwent colonoscopy in Shandong cancer hospital from June 2019 to September 2020 were selected. The levels of serum vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19), insulin like growth factor (IGF-1), fasting blood glucose and fasting blood insulin were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated, and the influencing factors of occurrence, pathological type, size and number of polyps were analyzed.Results:Among 262 cases, 116 cases were polyp free, 113 cases were adenomatous polyp and 33 cases were inflammatory polyp. HOMA-IR, VCAM-1 and FGF19 in polyp group were 2.904±1.754, (334.415±139.573) ng/ml and (135.865±98.470) pg/ml, respectively, which were higher than 2.369±1.306, (302.480±99.946) ng/ml and(110.694±76.044) ng/ml in non-polyp group, respectively ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the gender ( OR=4.269, 95% CI: 1.963-9.405) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.385, 95% CI: 1.155-4.926) were independent factors of colorectal polyps. The gender ( OR=3.799, 95% CI: 1.650-8.748) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.290, 95% CI: 1.072-4.891) were independent factors of colorectal adenomatous polyps. The gender( OR=6.725, 95% CI: 1.853-24.410) and fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.047, 95% CI: 0.009-0.245) were independent factors of colorectal inflammatory polyps. The gender ( OR=3.539, 95% CI: 1.293-9.689) was an independent factor for the occurrence of single polyp. The gender ( OR=5.063, 95% CI: 2.048-12.515), FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.502, 95% CI: 1.102-5.681), fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.282, 95% CI: 0.095-0.839) were independent factors of multiple polyps. The gender ( OR=3.416, 95% CI: 1.134-10.289) and fasting insulin (≥9.4 μU/ml: OR=9.480, 95% CI: 1.485-60.521) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyps<0.5 cm. The gender ( OR=3.151, 95% CI: 1.244-7.984) and fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.310, 95% CI: 0.102-0.941) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyps with the size of 0.5-0.9 cm. The gender ( OR=22.649, 95% CI: 4.154-123.485), age (55 to 64 years old: OR=4.473, 95% CI: 1.070-18.704; ≥65 years old: OR=5.815, 95% CI: 1.300-26.009), BMI (≥28 kg/m 2: OR=5.310, 95% CI: 1.224-23.032) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=7.474, 95% CI: 1.903-29.351) were independent factors for colorectal polyps with size ≥ 1.0 cm. Gender stratification analysis showed that FGF19 was an independent factor for the occurrence of male polyps (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=6.109, 95% CI: 1.688-22.104) and adenomas (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=6.401, 95% CI: 1.717-23.864). The age (55 to 64 years old: OR=3.783, 95% CI: 1.052-13.611) and VCAM-1 (≥352.8 ng/ml: OR=4.341, 95% CI: 1.142-16.493) were independent risk factors of female polyps. The age (55 to 64 years old: OR=5.743, 95% CI: 1.205-27.362, ≥65 years old: OR=6.885, 95% CI: 1.143-41.467), VCAM-1 (≥352.8 ng/ml: OR=6.313, 95% CI: 1.415-28.159) and IGF-1 (≥7.6 ng/ml: OR=5.621, 95% CI: 1.069-29.543) were independent factors of female adenoma. Conclusions:The occurrences of colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps are related to insulin resistance and glucose and lipid metabolism. Serum FGF19 is an independent influencing factor for the occurrence of colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps, and is a potential serological diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps.
9.Relationship between insulin resistance, serum VCAM-1, FGF19, IGF-1 and colorectal polyps
Miao QIN ; Haipeng WANG ; Bao SONG ; Yanlai SUN ; Dongyang WANG ; Ming CHEN ; Haoxin SHI ; Hao ZHANG ; Zengjun LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2021;43(5):553-562
Objective:To explore the relationship between insulin resistance, glucose and lipid metabolism related molecules and colorectal polyps.Methods:A total of 262 healthy people who underwent colonoscopy in Shandong cancer hospital from June 2019 to September 2020 were selected. The levels of serum vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19), insulin like growth factor (IGF-1), fasting blood glucose and fasting blood insulin were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) was calculated, and the influencing factors of occurrence, pathological type, size and number of polyps were analyzed.Results:Among 262 cases, 116 cases were polyp free, 113 cases were adenomatous polyp and 33 cases were inflammatory polyp. HOMA-IR, VCAM-1 and FGF19 in polyp group were 2.904±1.754, (334.415±139.573) ng/ml and (135.865±98.470) pg/ml, respectively, which were higher than 2.369±1.306, (302.480±99.946) ng/ml and(110.694±76.044) ng/ml in non-polyp group, respectively ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the gender ( OR=4.269, 95% CI: 1.963-9.405) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.385, 95% CI: 1.155-4.926) were independent factors of colorectal polyps. The gender ( OR=3.799, 95% CI: 1.650-8.748) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.290, 95% CI: 1.072-4.891) were independent factors of colorectal adenomatous polyps. The gender( OR=6.725, 95% CI: 1.853-24.410) and fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.047, 95% CI: 0.009-0.245) were independent factors of colorectal inflammatory polyps. The gender ( OR=3.539, 95% CI: 1.293-9.689) was an independent factor for the occurrence of single polyp. The gender ( OR=5.063, 95% CI: 2.048-12.515), FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=2.502, 95% CI: 1.102-5.681), fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.282, 95% CI: 0.095-0.839) were independent factors of multiple polyps. The gender ( OR=3.416, 95% CI: 1.134-10.289) and fasting insulin (≥9.4 μU/ml: OR=9.480, 95% CI: 1.485-60.521) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyps<0.5 cm. The gender ( OR=3.151, 95% CI: 1.244-7.984) and fasting plasma glucose (≥6.5 mmol/L: OR=0.310, 95% CI: 0.102-0.941) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyps with the size of 0.5-0.9 cm. The gender ( OR=22.649, 95% CI: 4.154-123.485), age (55 to 64 years old: OR=4.473, 95% CI: 1.070-18.704; ≥65 years old: OR=5.815, 95% CI: 1.300-26.009), BMI (≥28 kg/m 2: OR=5.310, 95% CI: 1.224-23.032) and FGF19 (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=7.474, 95% CI: 1.903-29.351) were independent factors for colorectal polyps with size ≥ 1.0 cm. Gender stratification analysis showed that FGF19 was an independent factor for the occurrence of male polyps (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=6.109, 95% CI: 1.688-22.104) and adenomas (77.0-131.4 pg/ml: OR=6.401, 95% CI: 1.717-23.864). The age (55 to 64 years old: OR=3.783, 95% CI: 1.052-13.611) and VCAM-1 (≥352.8 ng/ml: OR=4.341, 95% CI: 1.142-16.493) were independent risk factors of female polyps. The age (55 to 64 years old: OR=5.743, 95% CI: 1.205-27.362, ≥65 years old: OR=6.885, 95% CI: 1.143-41.467), VCAM-1 (≥352.8 ng/ml: OR=6.313, 95% CI: 1.415-28.159) and IGF-1 (≥7.6 ng/ml: OR=5.621, 95% CI: 1.069-29.543) were independent factors of female adenoma. Conclusions:The occurrences of colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps are related to insulin resistance and glucose and lipid metabolism. Serum FGF19 is an independent influencing factor for the occurrence of colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps, and is a potential serological diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for colorectal polyps and adenomatous polyps.
10.Development and applications of makeshift emergency hospitals
Jun LYU ; Haoxin LI ; Yong CHEN ; Changjun WANG ; Liming LI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(8):1199-1203
When wars, major disasters, or epidemics of the infectious diseases occur, existing medical facilities are usually unable to implement timely and effective treatment for patients, or the reception capacity is difficult to meet the surge in demand for health care. The makeshift emergency hospitals are built for patient reception, treatment and even isolation for infectious disease control. The makeshift hospitals have developed and improved in modern times, including mobile field hospitals, field tent hospitals and navy hospital ships equipped with advanced equipment and commonly used for military purposes, or temporary hospitals built in large public buildings and newly built hospitals in support of disaster relief and humanitarian operation. Makeshift hospitals have played an important role in response to many disasters and epidemics globally. This paper briefly summarizes the history, types, and applications of makeshift hospitals in disasters and epidemic responses.


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