1.Preliminary study of radiation dosage in the lower limb factures surgery with single source dual energy CT
Sensen YAN ; Yang LI ; Min LUO ; Xiuya CEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(4):500-503,641
Objective To assess the clinical application value of single-source dual energy CT(SSDE),by measuring the multi-slice CT(MSCT) and single-source dual energy CT(SSDE) lower limb fractures image noise and contrast noise ratio(CNR),comparing the difference in the radiation dosage.Methods 39 cases of lower extremity fractures by clinical diagnosis were included in the study.Preoperation or postoperation the patients underwent MSCT scans,postoperation or postoperative follow-up SSDE CT scans were conducted,two sets of images were achieved.We measured and compared conventional CT group with 130 key energy spectrum group (prior studies showed the elimination of metal artifacts,images,subjective scoring the highest photon energy level) no significant artifacts cancellous bone area,compared the image background noise and contrast noise ratio (CNR),and radiation dosage,using paired sample t-test.Results Two sets of data for the same patient before and after surgery or after review of images,which body mass index (BMI) was negligible.The CTDIvol value of the conventional MSCT was (7.94 ± 1.69) mGy,the dual-energy CT was (7.04 ± 0.97) mGy,with significant difference (t =2.71,P < 0.05) ; The image noise of the conventional MSCT was (44.36 ± 15.66) Hu,the dual-energy CT was (15.04 ± 8.23) Hu,with significant difference (t =15.26,P < 0.05) ; The CNR of the conventional MSCT was (3.96 ± 1.78),the dual-energy CT was (4.62 ± 2.80),with significant difference (t =-2.14,P < 0.05).Conclusion Compared with conventional MSCT,single source dual-energy CT imaging provides improved image CNR,obviously eliminate metal artifacts,to better show the complex structure for lower limb fracture surgery,and reduction in radiation dosage.
2.Systematic analysis of epidemiological features of norovirus causing sporadic acute gastroenteritis in China
Zehua LEI ; Xuefeng ZHANG ; Junwei HOU ; Yanan HOU ; Sensen YANG ; Zhijing MA ; Yu LIANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Qiming LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2023;43(12):961-968
Objective:To systematically evaluate the prevalence of norovirus causing sporadic acute gastroenteritis in China.Methods:Relevant articles on acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus in China published between January 2010 and October 2023 were retrieved from Wanfang, CNKI and PubMed database. The articles met inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in this study. Excel software and SPSS20.0 software were used for statistical analysis. The epidemiological features of sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus in China were summarized using descriptive statistical analysis.Results:A total of 500 articles were included in this study, involving 784 486 cases of acute gastroenteritis and 670 292 samples in 32 provinces and regions. Norovirus GⅡ was the predominant genogroup causing acute gastroenteritis in China in recent years, but there were significant differences in the distribution of genotypes and epidemic strains at different times. GⅡ.4 was the predominant genotype in each year, and GⅡ.4/2006b and GⅡ.4 /Sydney_2012 were the main epidemic strains. Norovirus-related diarrhea occurred throughout the year, especially between the months of October and December. The incidence of norovirus infection was high in children under five years old and varied in different regions.Conclusions:Norovirus GⅡ was the predominant genogroup causing norovirus-related sporadic acute gastroenteritis in China, but there was an obvious genetic evolutionary trend in the epidemic strains. Factors such as epidemic strains, season and geographical region should be considered when making strategies for the prevention and control of norovirus-related diarrhea and developing vaccines.
3.A meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of trastuzumab biosimilars versus original drugs in the treatment of HER-2 positive breast cancer
Weishang DENG ; Mengting LI ; Jia HU ; Sensen YANG ; Jisheng CHEN
China Pharmacy 2022;33(20):2529-2533
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of trastuzumab biosimilars and original drugs in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor -2(HER-2)positive breast cancer systematically ,and to provide evidence -based basis for the selection of clinical treatment . METHODS Retrieved from PubMed ,Embase,Web of Science ,Cochrane Library ,CNKI, CBM,VIP,Wanfang database ,ClinicalTrials and Clinical Trial Center of China ,randomized controlled trials (RCTs)about trastuzumab biosimilars (trial group )versus original drugs (control group )in the treatment of HER -2 positive breast cancer were collected. After data extraction and quality evaluation ,RevMan 5.4 statistical software was used for meta -analysis. RESULTS Totally 11 RCTs were enrolled ,involving 5 812 patients. Results of meta -analysis showed that there was no significant difference in objective response rate (based on whether intention -to-treat population nor per -protocol population ),pathologic complete response , proportion of progression free survival population ,proportion of overall survival population ,anti-drug antibody positive rate , neutralizing antibody positive rate ,and incidence of adverse drug reactions between 2 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The effectiveness and safety of trastuzumab biosimilars are equivalent to those of trastuzumab original drugs .
4.Recent progress and challenges in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
Ting TIAN ; Sensen ZHANG ; Maojun YANG
Protein & Cell 2023;14(9):635-652
Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the structural and functional connectivity between the higher center and the spinal cord, resulting in severe motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction with a variety of complications. The pathophysiology of SCI is complicated and multifaceted, and thus individual treatments acting on a specific aspect or process are inadequate to elicit neuronal regeneration and functional recovery after SCI. Combinatory strategies targeting multiple aspects of SCI pathology have achieved greater beneficial effects than individual therapy alone. Although many problems and challenges remain, the encouraging outcomes that have been achieved in preclinical models offer a promising foothold for the development of novel clinical strategies to treat SCI. In this review, we characterize the mechanisms underlying axon regeneration of adult neurons and summarize recent advances in facilitating functional recovery following SCI at both the acute and chronic stages. In addition, we analyze the current status, remaining problems, and realistic challenges towards clinical translation. Finally, we consider the future of SCI treatment and provide insights into how to narrow the translational gap that currently exists between preclinical studies and clinical practice. Going forward, clinical trials should emphasize multidisciplinary conversation and cooperation to identify optimal combinatorial approaches to maximize therapeutic benefit in humans with SCI.
Humans
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Axons/pathology*
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Nerve Regeneration/physiology*
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Spinal Cord Injuries/therapy*
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Neurons/pathology*
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Recovery of Function
5.Crystal structures of Bbp from Staphylococcus aureus reveal the ligand binding mechanism with Fibrinogen α.
Xinyue ZHANG ; Meng WU ; Wei ZHUO ; Jinke GU ; Sensen ZHANG ; Jingpeng GE ; Maojun YANG
Protein & Cell 2015;6(10):757-766
Bone sialoprotein-binding protein (Bbp), a MSCRAMMs (Microbial Surface Components Recognizing Adhesive Matrix Molecules) family protein expressed on the surface of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), mediates adherence to fibrinogen α (Fg α), a component in the extracellular matrix of the host cell and is important for infection and pathogenesis. In this study, we solved the crystal structures of apo-Bbp(273-598) and Bbp(273-598)-Fg α(561-575) complex at a resolution of 2.03 Å and 1.45 Å, respectively. Apo-Bbp(273-598) contained the ligand binding region N2 and N3 domains, both of which followed a DE variant IgG fold characterized by an additional D1 strand in N2 domain and D1' and D2' strands in N3 domain. The peptide mapped to the Fg α(561-575) bond to Bbp(273-598) on the open groove between the N2 and N3 domains. Strikingly, the disordered C-terminus in the apo-form reorganized into a highly-ordered loop and a β-strand G'' covering the ligand upon ligand binding. Bbp(Ala298-Gly301) in the N2 domain of the Bbp(273-598)-Fg α(561-575) complex, which is a loop in the apo-form, formed a short α-helix to interact tightly with the peptide. In addition, Bbp(Ser547-Gln561) in the N3 domain moved toward the binding groove to make contact directly with the peptide, while Bbp(Asp338-Gly355) and Bbp(Thr365-Tyr387) in N2 domain shifted their configurations to stabilize the reorganized C-terminus mainly through strong hydrogen bonds. Altogether, our results revealed the molecular basis for Bbp-ligand interaction and advanced our understanding of S. aureus infection process.
Bacterial Proteins
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chemistry
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genetics
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metabolism
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Carrier Proteins
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chemistry
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genetics
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metabolism
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Crystallography, X-Ray
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Fibrinogen
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metabolism
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Ligands
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Models, Molecular
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Mutation
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Peptide Fragments
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chemistry
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metabolism
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Protein Binding
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Protein Structure, Tertiary
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Staphylococcus aureus
6.Cryo-EM structures of the mammalian endo-lysosomal TRPML1 channel elucidate the combined regulation mechanism.
Sensen ZHANG ; Ningning LI ; Wenwen ZENG ; Ning GAO ; Maojun YANG
Protein & Cell 2017;8(11):834-847
TRPML1 channel is a non-selective group-2 transient receptor potential (TRP) channel with Ca permeability. Located mainly in late endosome and lysosome of all mammalian cell types, TRPML1 is indispensable in the processes of endocytosis, membrane trafficking, and lysosome biogenesis. Mutations of TRPML1 cause a severe lysosomal storage disorder called mucolipidosis type IV (MLIV). In the present study, we determined the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of Mus musculus TRPML1 (mTRPML1) in lipid nanodiscs and Amphipols. Two distinct states of mTRPML1 in Amphipols are added to the closed state, on which could represent two different confirmations upon activation and regulation. The polycystin-mucolipin domain (PMD) may sense the luminal/extracellular stimuli and undergo a "move upward" motion during endocytosis, thus triggering the overall conformational change in TRPML1. Based on the structural comparisons, we propose TRPML1 is regulated by pH, Ca, and phosphoinositides in a combined manner so as to accommodate the dynamic endocytosis process.
Animals
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Calcium
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metabolism
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Cryoelectron Microscopy
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Endocytosis
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Endosomes
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metabolism
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Gene Expression
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HEK293 Cells
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Humans
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Lysosomes
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metabolism
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Mice
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Models, Biological
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Mucolipidoses
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genetics
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metabolism
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pathology
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Nanostructures
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chemistry
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ultrastructure
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Phosphatidylinositols
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metabolism
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Transgenes
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Transient Receptor Potential Channels
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chemistry
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genetics
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metabolism