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Double and Triple Ionisation of Isocyanic Acid
Authors: Eland J. H. D. , Squibb R. J. , Sterling A. J. , Wallner M. , Roos A. Hult , Andersson J. , Axelsson V. , Johansson E. , Teichter A. , Stranges S. , Brunetti B. , Dyke J. M. , Duarte F. , Feifel R. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractDouble and triple ionisation spectra of the reactive molecule isocyanic acid (HNCO) have been measured using multi-electron and ion coincidence techniques combined with synchrotron radiation and compared with high-level theoretical calculations. Vertical double ionisation at an energy of 32.8 ± 0.3 eV forms the 3A” ground state in which the HNCO2+ ion is long lived. The vertical triple ionisation energy is determined as 65 ± 1 eV. The core-valence double ionisation spectra resemble the valence photoelectron spectrum in form, and their main features can be understood on the basis of a simple and rather widely applicable Coulomb model based on the characteristics of the molecular orbitals from which electrons are removed. Characteristics of the most important dissociation channels are examined and discussed.
Single-pixel imaging using caustic patterns
Authors: Toninelli Ermes , Stellinga Daan , Sephton Bereneice , Forbes Andrew , Padgett Miles J. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractSingle-pixel imaging uses a time-varying transmission mask placed in the illumination to achieve imaging without the use of detector arrays. While most research in this field uses sophisticated masks implemented using spatial light modulators, such methods are not available at all lengthscales and wavelengths of illumination. Here we show that alternatively a sequence of projected caustic intensity patterns can be used as the basis for the single-pixel imaging of objects. Caustics can be formed using slowly varying random phase masks, such as for example the surface of a swimming pool, which potentially makes using caustics an option at a range of lengthscales and wavelengths.
Enhanced Dy3+ white emission via energy transfer in spherical (Lu,Gd)3Al5O12 garnet phosphors
Authors: Li Jinkai , Wang Wenzhi , Liu Bin , Duan Guangbin , Liu Zongming 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe Dy3+doped (Lu,Gd)3Al5O12garnet phosphors with spherical morphology were obtained via homogeneous precipitation method, followed by calcination at 1100 °C. The particle morphology does not change significantly, but can be controlled by adjusting the urea content. The synthesis, structure, luminescent properties of precursor and resultant particles were analyzed by the combined technologies of XRD, FE-SEM, PLE/PL decay behavior. The (Lu0.975Dy0.025)AG phosphors display strong blue and yellow emission at ~481 nm (4F9/2 → 6H15/2transition of Dy3+) and ~582 nm4F9/2 → 6H13/2transition of Dy3+), respectively. The phosphors have similar color coordinate and temperature of (~0.33, ~0.34), ~5517 K, respectively, which are closed to the white emission. The particle size and luminescent intensity decreased while the lifetime increased with the urea concentration increasing. The Gd3+addition does not alter the shape/position of emission peaks, but enhance the blue and yellow emission of Dy3+owing to the efficient Gd3+ → Dy3+energy transfer. The [(Lu1-xGdx)0.975Dy0.025]3Al5O12phosphors are expected to be widely used in the lighting and display areas.
Endoplasmic reticulum stress promotes inflammation-mediated proteolytic activity at the ocular surface
Authors: Woodward Ashley M. , Di Zazzo Antonio , Bonini Stefano , Argüeso Pablo 
Published: February 2020

AbstractA growing body of evidence implicates endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Here, we demonstrate that the proinflammatory cytokine TNFα stimulates matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) at the ocular surface through a c-Fos-dependent mechanism of ER stress. We found positive reactivity of the molecular chaperone BiP/GRP78 in conjunctival epithelium of patients with ocular cicatricial pemphigoid and increased levels of BiP/GRP78, sXBP1 and GRP94 in human corneal epithelial cells treated with TNFα. Pharmacological blockade of ER stress in vitro using dexamethasone or the chemical chaperones TUDCA and 4PBA attenuated MMP9 expression and secretion in the presence of TNFα. Moreover, expression analysis of genes associated with inflammation and autoimmunity identified the c-Fos proto-oncogene as a mediator of ER stress responses in epithelial cells. Substantially less TNFα-induced MMP9 expression occurred when c-Fos signaling was suppressed with a function-blocking antibody. Taken together, these results indicate that activation of ER stress contributes to promote inflammation-mediated proteolytic activity and uncovers a target for restoring tissue homeostasis in ocular autoimmune disease.
Organosilicons of different molecular size and chemical structure as consolidants for waterlogged archaeological wood – a new reversible and retreatable method
Authors: Broda Magdalena , Dąbek Izabela , Dutkiewicz Agnieszka , Dutkiewicz Michał , Popescu Carmen-Mihaela , Mazela Bartłomiej , Maciejewski Hieronim 
Published: February 2020

AbstractIneffectiveness of the chemicals applied so far for waterlogged wood conservation created the need to develop new more, efficient and reliable agents. As an alternative, a new method with the use of organosilicon compounds differing in chemical composition and molecular weight has been investigated. The results obtained show the potential of organosilicons as consolidants in waterlogged wood conservation able to effectively stabilise wood dimensions upon drying. The best wood stabilisers were low-molecular organosilicons enable to penetrate the cell wall as well as chemicals with functional groups capable of interacting with wood polymers and forming stabilising coatings on the cell wall surface. The best anti-shrink efficiency values were obtained for (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane, (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane, 1,3-Bis(3-aminopropyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, reaching 98, 91 and 91%, respectively. Most of the applied organosilicons reduced wood hygroscopicity, which limits the risk of further dimensional changes of wood exposed to a variable air moisture content and potentially reduces wood biodegradation. In the light of our studies, the proposed method of waterlogged wood conservation with organosilicons is potentially reversible in the case of siloxanes and amino-silanes as well as retreatable, which complies with the requirements of the conservation ethics.
Effect of mild blast-induced TBI on dendritic architecture of the cortex and hippocampus in the mouse
Authors: Ratliff Whitney A. , Mervis Ronald F. , Citron Bruce A. , Schwartz Brian , Rubovitch Vardit , Schreiber Shaul , Pick Chaim G. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractTraumatic brain injury (TBI) has been designated as a signature injury of modern military conflicts. Blast trauma, in particular, has come to make up a significant portion of the TBIs which are sustained in warzones. Though most TBIs are mild, even mild TBI can induce long term effects, including cognitive and memory deficits. In our study, we utilized a mouse model of mild blast-related TBI (bTBI) to investigate TBI-induced changes within the cortex and hippocampus. We performed rapid Golgi staining on the layer IV and V pyramidal neurons of the parietal cortex and the CA1 basilar tree of the hippocampus and quantified dendritic branching and distribution. We found decreased dendritic branching within both the cortex and hippocampus in injured mice. Within parietal cortex, this decreased branching was most evident within the middle region, while outer and inner regions resembled that of control mice. This study provides important knowledge in the study of how the shockwave associated with a blast explosion impacts different brain regions.
Double obstacles increase gait asymmetry during obstacle crossing in people with Parkinson’s disease and healthy older adults: A pilot study
Authors: Orcioli-Silva Diego , Barbieri Fabio Augusto , dos Santos Paulo Cezar Rocha , Beretta Victor Spiandor , Simieli Lucas , Vitorio Rodrigo , Lirani-Silva Ellen , Gobbi Lilian Teresa Bucken 
Published: February 2020

AbstractGait asymmetry during unobstructed walking in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been well documented. However, under complex situations, such as environments with double obstacles, gait asymmetry remains poorly understood in PD. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze inter-limb asymmetry while crossing a single obstacle and double obstacles (with different distances between them) in people with PD and healthy older adults. Nineteen people with PD and 19 healthy older people performed three conditions: (i) walking with one obstacle (Single); (ii) walking with two obstacles with a 50 cm distance between them (Double-50); (iii) walking with two obstacles with a 108 cm distance between them (Double-108). The participants performed the obstacle crossing with both lower limbs. Asymmetry Index was calculated. We found that people with PD presented higher leading and trailing toe clearance asymmetry than healthy older people. In addition, participants increased asymmetry in the Double-50 compared to Single condition. It can be concluded that people with PD show higher asymmetry during obstacle crossing compared to healthy older people, independently of the number of obstacles. In addition, a challenging environment induces asymmetry during obstacle crossing in both people with PD and healthy older people.
Emotions and brain function are altered up to one month after a single high dose of psilocybin
Authors: Barrett Frederick S. , Doss Manoj K. , Sepeda Nathan D. , Pekar James J. , Griffiths Roland R. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractPsilocybin is a classic psychedelic compound that may have efficacy for the treatment of mood and substance use disorders. Acute psilocybin effects include reduced negative mood, increased positive mood, and reduced amygdala response to negative affective stimuli. However, no study has investigated the long-term, enduring impact of psilocybin on negative affect and associated brain function. Twelve healthy volunteers (7F/5M) completed an open-label pilot study including assessments 1-day before, 1-week after, and 1-month after receiving a 25 mg/70 kg dose of psilocybin to test the hypothesis that psilocybin administration leads to enduring changes in affect and neural correlates of affect. One-week post-psilocybin, negative affect and amygdala response to facial affect stimuli were reduced, whereas positive affect and dorsal lateral prefrontal and medial orbitofrontal cortex responses to emotionally-conflicting stimuli were increased. One-month post-psilocybin, negative affective and amygdala response to facial affect stimuli returned to baseline levels while positive affect remained elevated, and trait anxiety was reduced. Finally, the number of significant resting-state functional connections across the brain increased from baseline to 1-week and 1-month post-psilocybin. These preliminary findings suggest that psilocybin may increase emotional and brain plasticity, and the reported findings support the hypothesis that negative affect may be a therapeutic target for psilocybin.
Melatonin controls microbiota in colitis by goblet cell differentiation and antimicrobial peptide production through Toll-like receptor 4 signalling
Authors: Kim Seung Won , Kim Soochan , Son Mijeong , Cheon Jae Hee , Park Young Sook 
Published: February 2020

AbstractMicrobial dysbiosis has long been postulated to be associated with the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Although evidence supporting the anti-colitic effects of melatonin have been accumulating, it is not clear how melatonin affects the microbiota. Herein, we investigated the effects of melatonin on the microbiome in colitis and identified involvement of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signalling in the effects. Melatonin improved dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis and reverted microbial dysbiosis in wild-type (WT) mice but not in TLR4 knockout (KO) mice. Induction of goblet cells was observed with melatonin administration, which was accompanied by suppression ofIl1bandIl17aand induction of melatonin receptor and Reg3β, an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) against Gram-negative bacteria.In vitro, melatonin treatment of HT-29 intestinal epithelial cells promotes mucin and wound healing and inhibits growth ofEscherichia coli. Herein, we showed that melatonin significantly increases goblet cells, Reg3β, and the ratio ofFirmicutestoBacteriodetesby suppressing Gram-negative bacteria through TLR4 signalling. Our study suggests that sensing of bacteria through TLR4 and regulation of bacteria through altered goblet cells and AMPs is involved in the anti-colitic effects of melatonin. Melatonin may have use in therapeutics for IBD.
Regional nutrient decrease drove redox stabilisation and metazoan diversification in the late Ediacaran Nama Group, Namibia
Authors: Bowyer F. T. , Shore A. J. , Wood R. A. , Alcott L. J. , Thomas A. L. , Butler I. B. , Curtis A. , Hainanan S. , Curtis-Walcott S. , Penny A. M. , Poulton S. W. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe late Ediacaran witnessed an increase in metazoan diversity and ecological complexity, marking the inception of the Cambrian Explosion. To constrain the drivers of this diversification, we combine redox and nutrient data for two shelf transects, with an inventory of biotic diversity and distribution from the Nama Group, Namibia (~550 to ~538 Million years ago; Ma). Unstable marine redox conditions characterised all water depths in inner to outer ramp settings from ~550 to 547 Ma, when the first skeletal metazoans appeared. However, a marked deepening of the redoxcline and a reduced frequency of anoxic incursions onto the inner to mid-ramp is recorded from ~547 Ma onwards, with full ventilation of the outer ramp by ~542 Ma. Phosphorus speciation data show that, whilst anoxic ferruginous conditions were initially conducive to the drawdown of bioavailable phosphorus, they also permitted a limited degree of phosphorus recycling back to the water column. A long-term decrease in nutrient delivery from continental weathering, coupled with a possible decrease in upwelling, led to the gradual ventilation of the Nama Group basins. This, in turn, further decreased anoxic recycling of bioavailable phosphorus to the water column, promoting the development of stable oxic conditions and the radiation of new mobile taxa.
Association between uric acid and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity: secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional study
Authors: Luo Faxin , Zhuo Chaozhou 
Published: February 2020

AbstractAt present, the association between uric acid (UA) and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) has not been well clarified. This study is the second analysis based on a cross-sectional study. 912 participants (average age is 51.5 ± 9.6 years) who underwent medical health examinations were included in this study, UA levels and baPWV were measured. Participants were divided into four groups according to UA levels (Quantile 1: 2.00–4.10 mg/dL; Quantile 2: 4.20–5.20 mg/dL; Quantile 3: 5.30–6.00 mg/dL and Quantile 4: 6.10–9.80 mg/dL), and the differences of baPWV between the four groups were compared. Univariate analysis showed a positive correlation between UA and baPWV [(Quantile 2 vs Quantile 1: 8.85 (−36.05, 53.75); Quantile 3 vs Quantile 1: 60.32 (13.22, 107.42) and Quantile 4 vs Quantile 1: 80.34 (36.19, 124.49)]. After adjusting for confounding factors, the positive correlation between UA and baPWV still exists [(Quantile 2 vs Quantile 1: −9.92 (−60.16, 40.32); Quantile 3 vs Quantile 1: 82.34 (4.00, 160.68) and Quantile 4 vs Quantile 1: 143.13 (0.75, 285.51)]. Furthermore, curve fitting showed that UA and baPWV had a non-linear positive correlation. In conclusion, elevated UA were associated with baPWV, suggesting that UA could be used as a predictor of atherosclerosis.
Selenium-mediated gga-miR-29a-3p regulates LMH cell proliferation, invasion, and migration by targeting COL4A2
Authors: Hu Xueyuan , Tan Siran , Yin Hang , Khoso Pervez Ahmed , Xu Zhe , Li Shu 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that has several functions in cellular processes related to cancer prevention. While the cancericidal effect of Se has been reported in liver cancer, the mechanism has not been clarified. MiR-29a has widely been reported as a tumor suppressor; however, it also acts as a carcinogenic agent by increasing cell invasion in human epithelial cancer cells and hepatoma cells. In a previous study, we found that miR-29a-3p is a Se-sensitive miRNA. However, its effect in the chicken hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (LMH) is still unknown. In the present study, we found that the expression of miR-29a-3p in LMH cells was decreased by Se supplementation and increased under Se-deficient conditions. Flow cytometry and CCK-8 results suggested that Se decreased LMH cell proliferation induced by miR-29a-3p overexpression. Transwell and gap-closure assays implied that Se mediated LMH cell invasion and migration by downregulating miR-29a-3p. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting results suggested that Se mitigated miR-29a-3p overexpression-induced LMH cell proliferation by downregulating CDK2, cyclin-D1, CDK6, and cyclin-E1. We further demonstrated that collagen type IV alpha 2 (COL4A2) is a target gene of miR-29a-3p. COL4A2 activates the RhoA/ROCK pathway to promote LMH cell invasion and migration. In conclusion, Se mediated miR-29a-3p overexpression induced LMH cell invasion and migration by targeting COL4A2 to inactivate the RhoA/ROCK pathway.
Treatment of reactive arthritis with biological agents: a review
Authors: Zeng Huiqiong , Luo Baiwei , Zhang Yue , Xie Zhongyu , Ye Zhizhong 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe pathogenesis of reactive arthritis (ReA) has not been fully elucidated. In recent years, many researchers have confirmed that multiple cytokines are involved in the occurrence and development of ReA. Although ReA is self-limiting, it is still incurable for some patients who have no or a weak response to traditional drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents. This is called refractory reactive arthritis. Currently, there is insufficient evidences for the treatment of refractory ReA with biological agents, though biological agents against cytokines have been developed over the past few years. This review summarizes the current development of clinical treatments of ReA with biological agents, which provides future investigations on refractory ReA with more evidence and references.
Isorhamnetin inhibited the proliferation and metastasis of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells by targeting the mitochondrion-dependent intrinsic apoptotic and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway
Authors: Cai Fangzhen , Zhang Yanmei , Li Jianwei , Huang Sihuai , Gao Ruilin 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
The present study investigated the effects of Isorhamnetin on two types of prostate cancer cells (androgen-independent and androgen-dependent) and explored its possible mechanisms underlying such effects. Treatment with Isorhamnetin significantly inhibited cell growth and induced lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release of androgen-independent DU145 and PC3 prostate cancer cells, but exhibited almost no toxicity effect on androgen-dependent LNCaP prostate cancer cell line or normal human prostate epithelial PrEC cells, which was achieved by the induction of apoptosis in a mitochondrion-dependent intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Furthermore, Isorhamnetin inhibited cell migration and invasion in concentration-dependent manners by enhancing mesenchymal−epithelial transition (MET) and inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 overexpression. In addition, Isorhamnetin also down-regulated the expression of phosphorylated PI3K (p-P13K), Akt (p-Akt), and mTOR (p-mTOR) proteins in both cancer cells, revealing Isorhamnetin to be a selective PI3K–Akt–mTOR pathway inhibitor. In summary, these findings propose that Isorhamnetin might be a novel therapeutic candidate for the treatment of androgen-independent prostate cancer.
HSPA1L rs1061581 polymorphism is associated with the risk of preeclampsia in Han Chinese women
Authors: Zong Jinbao , Lin Yan , Tian Qingwu , Zhao Xin , Chu Kaiqiu , Jiang Bing , Li Shengjun , Sun Guirong , Liu Shiguo 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Preeclampsia (PE) is an excessive systemic inflammation response with dysfunction of endothelial. As a stress protein, heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) plays a pivotal role in protecting cells against apoptosis, oxidative damage and genetic damage. In humans, three genes encode members of the HSP70 class: HSPA1A, HSPA1B and HSPA1L. Our study was to investigate the association between genetic variations of HSPA1L and the susceptibility for PE in Chinese Han population. The polymorphisms of rs2227956, rs1043618 and rs1061581 in HSPA1L were genotyped by TaqMan allelic discrimination real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 929 PE patients and 1024 healthy pregnant women. Statistic difference of the genotypic and allelic frequencies were found in HSPA1L rs1061581 between PE patients and controls (χ2 = 29.863, P &lt; 0.001 by genotype; χ2 = 27.298, P &lt; 0.001, OR = 1.874, 95%CI 1.476–2.379 by allele) and HSPA1L rs1061581 A alleles occurred more frequently in PE patients compared with healthy controls (PE vs. controls 10.28% vs. 5.76%). Furthermore, we divided the PE cases into early-onset/late-onset PE and mild/severe PE subgroups and found statistical differences in genotypic and allelic frequencies of the HSPA1L rs1061581 between early-onset PE, late-onset PE, mild PE, severe PE and controls, respectively. Moreover, HSPA1L rs1061581 A alleles were more frequent in early-onset PE, late-onset PE, mild PE and severe PE than controls respectively. Therefore, we concluded that HSPA1L rs1061581 polymorphism is associated with the risk of PE in Han Chinese women and A alleles may play a role in the susceptibility for PE.
Clusterin role in hepatocellular carcinoma patients treated with oxaliplatin
Authors: Wang Xiumei , Liu Yongqiang , Qin Qiong , Zheng Ti 
Published: February 2020

AbstractAim: To explore the prognostic value of clusterin (CLU) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients treated with oxaliplatin (OXA).Methods: Relative expression of plasma CLU mRNA was examined via fluorescence quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), and CLU protein level in tissue samples was detected through immunohistochemistry. Chi-square test was used to analyze the relationship between CLU mRNA expression and clinical features of HCC patients treated with OXA. Kaplan–Meier method was performed to assess overall survival for the patients, and prognostic value of CLU in HCC patients was estimated via Cox regression analysis.Results: CLU expression in plasma and tissue specimens was significantly higher among HCC patients than in non-malignant controls (P &lt; 0.001 for both). Moreover, elevated CLU mRNA was closely related to tumor stage, lymph node metastasis and response to OXA (P &lt; 0.05). HCC patients with high CLU expression showed poor response to OXA. In addition, low CLU levels predicted long overall survival time among the study subjects (20.8 vs. 36.6 months, P &lt; 0.001). CLU was an independent prognostic indicator for HCC patients treated with OXA (HR = 2.587, 95%CI = 1.749–3.828, P &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: CLU may be a novel prognostic marker for HCC patients treated with OXA.