简介：AbstractAspirin, one of the most widely applied medicines, not only possesses the effects on reducing fever, anti-vascular hyperplasia, and anti-inflammation, but also has the capacity of preventing platelet aggregation. So far, it is acceptable to adopt aspirin, especially low-dose aspirin (LDA), to prevent pregnancy-related complications, such as pregnancy complicated by antiphospholipid syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, or preeclampsia; unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion; fetal growth restriction; and preterm birth. In this article, we reviewed the possible mechanism of action and applications of aspirin in these pregnancy-related complications.

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简介：AbstractPositive Pressure Protective Clothing (PPPC) is the most important personal protective equipment for BSL-4 laboratory and a primary barrier to avoid exposure to pathogenic microorganisms. However, during the process of storage, utilization, disinfection and inspection, it will be inevitable damaged in varying degrees. PPPC is expensive; therefore, effective repairs become an important procedure to prolong service life of PPPC and to ensure their protective function. This paper analyzed those common damages in PPPC during routine BSL-4 laboratory operations and provided repair plans which can be used as references for users and maintenance personnel.

简介：AbstractMore evidences show that microRNAs play an important role in the pathogenesis of inflammation and autoimmune diseases including Lichen planus, and are an attractive therapeutic target. MicroRNA family plays an important role in the regulation of gene expression, which involves cell proliferation, apoptosis, growth, differentiation and metabolism, vascularization, immune response and other biological processes. The changes of expression profile and expression level are closely related to the occurrence and development of many diseases, such as tumor, inflammatory disease and autoimmune disease relevant. However, there are few reports on microRNA in the pathogenesis of LP. This review summarizes the research advance of microRNAs (microRNAs -137, microRNAs -125b, microRNAs -138, microRNAs-27b, microRNAs -203) and their downstream proteins in LP.

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简介：AbstractObjective:To investigate the effects of vitrification on the expression of the imprinted gene Snrpn in neonatal placental tissue.Methods:Neonatal placental tissue was collected from women with natural pregnancy (control group) and from women in assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancy group, following fresh and vitrified embryo transfer (fresh group and vitrified group, respectively). Snrpn mRNA expression and SNRPN protein levels in placental tissue from these three groups were assessed by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot, respectively. DNA methylation in the Snrpn promoter region was analyzed by bisulfite-pyrosequencing.Results:The expression of Snrpn mRNA and SNRPN protein was found to be higher in placental tissue from the fresh and vitrified ART groups, compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in SNRPN gene or protein expression between the fresh and vitrified groups. DNA methylation at the Snrpn promoter region was not significantly different between these three groups.Conclusions:Human ART may alter the transcriptional expression and protein levels of the imprinted gene Snrpn. However, compared to other ART methods, vitrification may not aggravate or reduce this effect. Moreover, the altered expression of Snrpn is likely not directly related to DNA methylation of the Snrpn promoter region.

简介：AbstractInnate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are a group of lymphocytes without diversified antigen receptors encoded by gene rearrangement on T and B cells. ILCs, which are tissue-resident innate immune cells, expressed particularly in the mucosa or the barrier surface, contribute to the formation of lymphoid organs, the maintenance of tissue homeostasis, and the regulation of antimicrobial defenses. It has been recently reported that ILCs were enriched at the maternal-fetal interface. During a successful pregnancy, the maternal immune system must tolerate a fetus as an allograft. With the new defined of ILCs, a number of studies have shown that three types of ILCs are involved in embryonic development and pregnancy maintenance as well as the occurrence and development of pregnancy-related complications. This article reviews the types and roles of ILCs in normal pregnancy and pregnancy-related diseases.

简介：AbstractThere is currently no universally accepted unified diagnostic standard for infertility treatment and maternity protection related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) worldwide, and the treatment options vary greatly. To improve the understanding of PCOS-related infertility among Chinese obstetricians and gynecologists at all levels for better patient diagnosis and management, we have referred to the international expert recommendations and literature and taken into account the Chinese clinical practice to develop the "Consensus on infertility management and fertility preservation related to PCOS."

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简介：AbstractThe emergence of mobile Tigecycline-resistant tet(X3) and tet(X4) is believed to be a global threat to public health. Here, we investigated the prevalence of tet(X3) and tet(X4) in our metagenomic data of migratory birds. While tet (X4) was not identified in our samples, tet(X3) was found in two gut microbiomes of bird fecal samples, with 100% amino acid identity of sites 150–387. These results suggest that tet(X3) has been spreading into the environment for a long period of time and that there is an urgent need to control its further transmission.

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简介：AbstractPatients with aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) experience a severe and recalcitrant form of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and asthma, which are exacerbated by aspirin/NSAID ingestion. As compared with aspirin-tolerant CRSwNP, patients with AERD experience more severe olfactory dysfunction, which is one of the key contributors to the observed decrease in quality of life (QOL) in this disease. The objective of this paper is to review the published olfactory outcomes observed with various treatment modalities.

简介：AbstractObjective:It has recently been shown that the melanoma antigen gene (MAGE) family is expressed in various tumor cell lines but silent in normal tissues, except germ cell lines. Mageb4, a member of the MAGE family, is highly expressed in the testis and homologous in humans and mice. Whole-exome sequencing studies have identified Mageb4 as a possible X-linked cause of inherited male infertility. However, the function of Mageb4 protein remains largely unknown.Methods:Using clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas) 9 technology, we generated a Mageb4 knockout mouse model (Mageb4-/Y) to explore the role of this gene in spermatogenesis.Results:First, immunostaining of testicular cells showed that Mageb4 is localized in the cytoplasm of spermatogonia. Second, Mageb4-/Y male mice displayed significant increases in apoptosis. However, Mageb4-/Y male mice showed normal fertility, including normal sperm concentration, sperm motility, and testicular and epididymal histology.Conclusions:These findings suggest that, despite testis-exclusive expression, Mageb4 is dispensable for mouse spermatogenesis. Future research should focus on the role of this gene in apoptosis, aiming to provide clinical guidance regarding male infertility.

简介：AbstractBackground:The hypocaloric diets improve glycemic status in obese individuals, but the response to hypocaloric diets in fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO)-rs9939609 gene variant is unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the gene-diet interaction of FTO-rs9939609 gene variant and hypocaloric diets on glycemic control in overweight and obese adults.Methods:Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, ISI Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Google scholar were searched up to December 2018, for relevant clinical trials. Mean changes in fasting blood sugar (FBS), serum insulin, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were extracted.Results:The pooled analysis of nine studies showed that there was no significant difference between AA/AT and TT genotypes in FBS (weighted mean difference [WMD] = 0.01, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.08, 1.10, P = 0.984) and serum insulin (WMD = 0.20, 95% CI: -0.85, 1.26; P = 0.707) after intervention hypocaloric diets. The overweight/obese participants in AA/AT group showed the greatest reduction in HOMA-IR compared with TT genotype following intervention, and this difference was not statistically significant (WMD = -0.38, 95% CI: -0.94, 0.16, P = 0.167).Conclusion:This meta-analysis suggests that there was no significant difference between AA/AT and TT genotypes of FTO-rs9939609 on FBS, serum insulin level, and insulin resistance in response to hypocaloric diets.

简介：AbstractPurpose:To analyze the efficacy and outcome of percutaneous thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with traumatic blunt aortic injury in our single-center.Methods:From January 2014 to December 2018, a total of 89 patients with traumatic blunt aortic injuries were treated with emergency TEVAR in our center. Their clinical data such as demographics, operative details and postprocedure outcomes were analyzed retrospectively in this study using SPSS 20 software. Continuous variables were expressed as mean and standard deviation or median and interquartile range. Categorical variables are expressed as the numbers and percentages of patients.Results:The median age of the patients was 37 years, and 76 (85.4%) were males. All the patients were involved in violent accidents and combined with associated injuries. Two patients died while awaiting the operations and 87 patients underwent emergency percutaneous TEVAR, with a 100% technique success. The mean time interval from admission to operating room was (90.1 ± 18.7) min, and the mean procedure time was (54.6 ± 11.9) min. Eighty (92.0%) patients were operated on under local anesthesia, while other 7 (8.0%) patients were under general anesthesia. Two cases underwent open repair of the femoral arteries because of the pseudoaneurysm formation of the access vessels. A total of 98 aortic covered stent grafts were deployed, of which 11 patients used two stent grafts (all in dissection cases). The length of the stent was (177.5 ± 24.6) mm. The horizontal diameter of aorta arch at the proximal left subclavian artery ostium was (24.9 ± 2.4) mm, the proximal diameter of the covered stent was (30.5 ± 2.6) mm, and the oversize rate of proximal site was (22.7 ± 4.0)%. The proximal landing zone length was (14.1 ± 5.5) mm. The left subclavian artery ostium was completely covered in 5 patients and partially covered in 32 patients. No blood flow reconstruction was performed. The overall aortic-related mortality was 2.25% (2/89). Among 87 patients, the median follow-up time was 24 months. Postoperative computed tomography angiography scans demonstrated no residual pseudoaneurysm, hematoma or endoleak. One patient complained of mild left upper limb weakness during follow-up due to left subclavian artery occlusion. Neither late death, nor neurological or other complications occurred.Conclusion:Emergency percutaneous endovascular repair is a less invasive and effective approach for the treatment of traumatic blunt aortic injuries. Long-term results remain to be further followed.

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简介：AbstractIn the past decades, skeletal muscle has become the focus of numerous studies due to its potential physiological role as an endocrine organ secreting hundreds of myokines. Among these myokines, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and irisin are novel hormone polypeptides sending signals to regulate the function of specific organs, like skeletal muscle, liver, pancreas, and adipose tissue. Both hormones have been reported to normalize glucose, improve insulin resistance, and promote lipid homeostasis, thereby preventing the development of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. Besides preserving pancreatic β-cell functions, FGF21 also protects pancreatic acini from inflammation and reduces proteotoxic stress via facilitating digestive enzyme secretion. Meanwhile, irisin is found to inhibit the pancreatic cancer cell growth as well. This review attempts to focus on the current knowledge of FGF21 and irisin and their effective roles in pancreas including pancreatic β- and acinar cells under various physiological conditions, its anti-diabetic actions, and the clinical implications.