bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A metric‐based framework for climate‐smart conservation planning
Authors: Buenafe Kristine Camille V. , Dunn Daniel C. , Everett Jason D. , Brito‐Morales Isaac , Schoeman David S. , Hanson Jeffrey O. , Dabalà Alvise , Neubert Sandra , Cannicci Stefano , Kaschner Kristin , Richardson Anthony J. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractClimate change is already having profound effects on biodiversity, but climate change adaptation has yet to be fully incorporated into area‐based management tools used to conserve biodiversity, such as protected areas. One main obstacle is the lack of consensus regarding how impacts of climate change can be included in spatial conservation plans. We propose a climate‐smart framework that prioritizes the protection of climate refugia—areas of low climate exposure and high biodiversity retention—using climate metrics. We explore four aspects of climate‐smart conservation planning: (1) climate model ensembles; (2) multiple emission scenarios; (3) climate metrics; and (4) approaches to identifying climate refugia. We illustrate this framework in the Western Pacific Ocean, but it is equally applicable to terrestrial systems. We found that all aspects of climate‐smart conservation planning considered affected the configuration of spatial plans. The choice of climate metrics and approaches to identifying refugia have large effects in the resulting climate‐smart spatial plans, whereas the choice of climate models and emission scenarios have smaller effects. As the configuration of spatial plans depended on climate metrics used, a spatial plan based on a single measure of climate change (e.g., warming) will not necessarily be robust against other measures of climate change (e.g., ocean acidification). We therefore recommend using climate metrics most relevant for the biodiversity and region considered based on a single or multiple climate drivers. To include the uncertainty associated with different climate futures, we recommend using multiple climate models (i.e., an ensemble) and emission scenarios. Finally, we show that the approaches we used to identify climate refugia feature trade‐offs between: (1) the degree to which they are climate‐smart, and (2) their efficiency in meeting conservation targets. Hence, the choice of approach will depend on the relative value that stakeholders place on climate adaptation. By using this framework, protected areas can be designed with improved longevity and thus safeguard biodiversity against current and future climate change. We hope that the proposed climate‐smart framework helps transition conservation planning toward climate‐smart approaches.
Subsidy Quality Affects Common Riparian Web-Building Spiders: Consequences of Aquatic Contamination and Food Resource
Authors: Pietz Sebastian , Kolbenschlag Sara , Röder Nina , Roodt Alexis P. , Steinmetz Zacharias , Manfrin Alessandro , Schwenk Klaus , Schulz Ralf , Schäfer Ralf B. , Zubrod Jochen P. , Bundschuh Mirco 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Anthropogenic stressors can affect the emergence of aquatic insects. These insects link aquatic and adjacent terrestrial food webs, serving as high-quality subsidy to terrestrial consumers, such as spiders. While previous studies have demonstrated that changes in the emergence biomass and timing may propagate across ecosystem boundaries, the physiological consequences of altered subsidy quality for spiders are largely unknown. We used a model food chain to study the potential effects of subsidy quality: Tetragnatha spp. were exclusively fed with emergent Chironomus riparius cultured in the absence or presence of either copper (Cu), Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti), or a mixture of synthetic pesticides paired with two basal resources (Spirulina vs. TetraMin®) of differing quality in terms of fatty acid (FA) composition. Basal resources shaped the FA profile of chironomids, whereas their effect on the FA profile of spiders decreased, presumably due to the capacity of both chironomids and spiders to modify (dietary) FA. In contrast, aquatic contaminants had negligible effects on prey FA profiles but reduced the content of physiologically important polyunsaturated FAs, such as 20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) and 20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid), in spiders by approximately 30% in Cu and Bti treatments. This may have contributed to the statistically significant decline (40%–50%) in spider growth. The observed effects in spiders are likely related to prey nutritional quality because biomass consumption by spiders was, because of our experimental design, constant. Analyses of additional parameters that describe the nutritional quality for consumers such as proteins, carbohydrates, and the retention of contaminants may shed further light on the underlying mechanisms. Our results highlight that aquatic contaminants can affect the physiology of riparian spiders, likely by altering subsidy quality, with potential implications for terrestrial food webs. Environ Toxicol Chem 2023;42:1346–1358. © 2023 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
Adult Corals Are Uniquely More Sensitive to Manganese Than Coral Early-Life Stages
Authors: Binet Monique T. , Reichelt-Brushett Amanda , McKnight Kitty , Golding Lisa A. , Humphrey Craig , Stauber Jenny L. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Manganese (Mn) is an essential element and is generally considered to be one of the least toxic metals to aquatic organisms, with chronic effects rarely seen at concentrations below 1000 µg/L. Anthropogenic activities lead to elevated concentrations of Mn in tropical marine waters. Limited data suggest that Mn is more acutely toxic to adults than to early life stages of scleractinian corals in static renewal tests. However, to enable the inclusion of sufficient sensitive coral data in species sensitivity distributions to derive water quality guideline values for Mn, we determined the acute toxicity of Mn to the adult scleractinian coral, Acropora muricata, in flow-through exposures. The 48-h median effective concentration was 824 µg Mn/L (based on time-weighted average, measured, dissolved Mn). The endpoint was tissue sloughing, a lethal process by which coral tissue detaches from the coral skeleton. Tissue sloughing was unrelated to superoxidase dismutase activity in coral tissue, and occurred in the absence of bleaching, that is, toxic effects were observed for the coral host, but not for algal symbionts. We confirm that adult scleractinian corals are uniquely sensitive to Mn in acute exposures at concentrations 10–340 times lower than those reported to cause acute or chronic toxicity to coral early life stages, challenging the traditional notion that early life stages are more sensitive than mature organisms. Environ Toxicol Chem 2023;42:1359–1370. © 2023 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
Prognostic nomogram and treatment efficacy analysis for vaginal cancer: A SEER database and external validation study
Authors: Gao Chen , Li Hui , Wu Rongrong , Chen Wenjuan 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo analyze the prognosis and treatment decisions for patients with vaginal cancer through a large retrospective cohort study, in order to assist clinicians to evaluate the condition and choose treatment methods.MethodsThis was a retrospective study analyzed with Cox regression, nomogram, and external validation. The Kaplan–Meier curve was used for comparative analysis of various treatment modalities.ResultsA total of 6650 cases of vaginal cancer diagnosed between 2000 and 2018 from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database and 106 cases diagnosed between 2006 and 2021 from Fujian Cancer Hospital were identified. Young age, early FIGO (the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) stage, well‐differentiated, squamous and adenocarcinoma, first primary malignancy, married, undergoing surgery, and chemoradiotherapy were good independent prognostic factors (P < 0.001). The internal and external validation concordance indices were 0.7102 and 0.7785, respectively. The Kaplan–Meier curves indicated that surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy significantly improved survival in patients with vaginal cancer. Forest plots suggest that radiotherapy combined with surgery was superior to radiotherapy alone (P < 0.001).ConclusionWe established a specific nomogram to predict vaginal cancer prognosis. Surgery combined with external beam radiation plus brachytherapy may be the most recommended treatment option.
Tyrosine phosphorylation of YAP‐1 in biliary epithelial cells mediates posthepatectomy liver regeneration and is affected by serotonin
Authors: Starlinger Patrick , Brunnthaler Laura , Watkins Ryan , Pereyra David , Stift Judith , Finsterbusch Michaela , Santol Jonas , Gruenberger Thomas , Assinger Alice , Smoot Rory 
Published: March 2023

AbstractExperimental data suggested activation of yes‐associated protein (YAP‐1) as a critical regulator of liver regeneration (LR). Serotonin (5‐HT) promotes LR in rodent models and has been proposed to act via YAP‐1. How 5‐HT affects LR is incompletely understood. A possible mechanism how 5‐HT affects human LR was explored. Sixty‐one patients were included. Tissue samples prior and 2 h after induction of LR were collected. Circulating levels of 5‐HT and osteopontin (OPN) were assessed. YAP‐1, its phosphorylation states, cytokeratin 19 (CK‐19) and OPN were assessed using immunofluorescence. A mouse model of biliary epithelial cells (BECs) specific deletion of YAP/TAZ was developed. YAP‐1 increased as early as 2 h after induction of LR (p = 0.025) predominantly in BECs. BEC specific deletion of YAP/TAZ reduced LR after 70% partial hepatectomy in mice (Ki67%, p < 0.001). SSRI treatment, depleting intra‐platelet 5‐HT, abolished YAP‐1 and OPN induction upon LR. Portal vein 5‐HT levels correlated with intrahepatic YAP‐1 expression upon LR (R = 0.703, p = 0.035). OPN colocalized with YAP‐1 in BECs and its circulating levels increased in the liver vein 2 h after induction of LR (p = 0.017). In the context of LR tyrosine‐phosphorylated YAP‐1 significantly increased (p = 0.042). Stimulating BECs with 5‐HT resulted in increased YAP‐1 activation via tyrosine‐phosphorylation and subsequently increased OPN expression. BECs YAP‐1 appears to be critical for LR in mice and humans. Our evidence suggests that 5‐HT, at least in part, exerts its pro‐regenerative effects via YAP‐1 tyrosine‐phosphorylation in BECs and subsequent OPN‐dependent paracrine immunomodulation.
Encapsulation of vortioxetine with cyclodextrins via host–guest inclusion complex: Synthesis, characterization, solubility, and in vitro dissolution studies
Authors: Inam Muhammad , Phan Chi Uyen , Wang Jian‐Wei , Jamshed Muhammad , Hu Xiurong , Tang Guping 
Published: March 2023

AbstractDrug solubility plays a significant role in the development of drug formulation. The objectives of this work are to improve the solubility and dissolution rate of vortioxetine (VT) by preparing its inclusion complexes (ICs) with β‐Cyclodextrin (β‐CD) and γ‐Cyclodextrin (γ‐CD). The ICs were prepared in 1:1 M ratio via recrystallization method and characterized by P‐XRD, FT‐IR, 1H NMR, 2D NOESY, and DSC. Further, the crystal structure of VT‐β‐CD was analyzed by SC‐XRD. P‐XRD data obtained for ICs describe the crystalline pattern. The DSC analysis shows change in the thermal behavior of VT, CDs and ICs. FT‐IR analysis shows shifting of frequencies in ICs when compared with the pristine VT drug and CDs. The 2D NOESY in DMSO‐d6 indicates weak interaction between the VT and CD molecules. The crystal structure of VT‐β‐CD consists of one guest VT, one host CD, and nine water molecules in the crystal lattice. The solubility of ICs was significantly improved in distilled water, pH 1.2 acidic, and phosphate buffer pH 6.8 medium, as compared with the solubility of the pristine VT drug. The in vitro dissolution rate of ICs in different dissolution media was investigated, which was higher than that of the commercial product of VT.
Body regard disrupts emotional cascade processes in nonsuicidal self‐injury
Authors: Myntti Warner W. , Muehlenkamp Jennifer J. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectivesThis study sought to empirically examine the Emotional Cascade Model of nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI), and to examine if body regard mitigates these variables' impact on NSSI in college students. We tested a three‐way interaction between emotional reactivity, maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies, and body regard predicting NSSI frequency.MethodsTwo thousand sixty‐six undergraduate students (Mage = 20.38; 72.4% identified as female; 91.7% White; 22.7% with NSSI) completed measures of emotion reactivity, maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies, body regard, and lifetime NSSI frequency.ResultsThe three‐way interaction between emotion reactivity, maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies, and body regard was significant. The interaction effect of emotional reactivity and maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies on NSSI was significant when body regard was low but not significant at average and high levels of body regard. The highest NSSI frequency was reported by those high in emotion reactivity and maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies, and low in body regard.ConclusionThese results support the emotional cascade theory of NSSI, and support assertions that body regard might act as a protective barrier against NSSI in the context of heightened emotion reactivity and maladaptive cognitive regulation strategies.
Regulation of PIEZO1 channels by lipids and the structural components of extracellular matrix/cell cytoskeleton
Authors: Vasileva Valeria , Chubinskiy‐Nadezhdin Vladislav 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPIEZO1 is a mechanosensitive channel widely presented in eukaryotic organisms. Although the PIEZO family was discovered in 2010, main questions related to the molecular structure as well as to specific activation mechanisms and regulating pathways remain open. Two hypotheses of PIEZO1 gating were formulated: the first, as a dominant hypothesis, through the plasma membrane (force‐from‐lipids) and the second, via the participation of the cytoskeleton and the components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) (force‐from‐filaments). Many researchers provide convincing evidence for both hypotheses. It was demonstrated that PIEZO1 has a propeller‐like shape forming a membrane curvature within the lipid bilayer. That suggests the participation of lipids in channel modulation, and many studies demonstrate the critical role of lipids and compounds that modify the lipid bilayer in the regulation of PIEZO1 properties. At the same time, the components of ECM and cortical cytoskeleton can be affected by the membrane curvature and thus have an impact on PIEZO1 properties. In living cells, PIEZO1 properties are reported to be critically dependent on channel microenvironment that is on combinatorial influence of plasma membrane, cytoskeleton and ECM. Thus, it is necessary to understand which factors can affect PIEZO1 and consider them when interpreting the role of PIEZO1 in various physiological processes. This review summarizes the current knowledge about regulation of Piezo1 by lipids and the components of ECM and cytoskeleton.
RBM24 is required for mouse hair cell development through regulating pre‐mRNA alternative splicing and mRNA stability
Authors: Wang Yanfei , Zhang Cuiqiao , Peng Wu , Du Haibo , Xi Yuehui , Xu Zhigang 
Published: March 2023

AbstractAs the sensory receptor cells in vertebrate inner ear and lateral lines, hair cells are characterized by the hair bundle that consists of one tubulin‐based kinocilium and dozens of actin‐based stereocilia on the apical surface of each hair cell. Hair cell development is tightly regulated, and deficits in this process usually lead to hearing loss and/or balance dysfunctions. RNA‐binding motif protein 24 (RBM24) is an RNA‐binding protein that is specifically expressed in the hair cells in the inner ear. Previously, we showed that RBM24 affects hair cell development in zebrafish by regulating messenger RNA (mRNA) stability. In the present work, we further investigate the role of RBM24 in hearing and balance using conditional knockout mice. Our results show that Rbm24 knockout results in severe hearing and balance deficits. Hair cell development is significantly affected in Rbm24 knockout cochlea, as the hair bundles are poorly developed and eventually degenerated. Hair bundle disorganization is also observed in Rbm24 knockout vestibular hair cells, although to a lesser extent. Consistently, significant hair cell loss is observed in the cochlea but not vestibule. RNAseq analysis identified several genes whose mRNA stability or pre‐mRNA alternative splicing is affected by Rbm24 knockout. Among them are Cdh23, Pcdh15, and Myo7a, which have been shown to play important roles in stereocilia development as well as mechano‐electrical transduction. Taken together, our present work suggests that RBM24 is required for mouse hair cell development through regulating pre‐mRNA alternative splicing as well as mRNA stability.
STAM transports STING oligomers into extracellular vesicles, down‐regulating the innate immune response
Authors: Liang Jiaqi , Yin Hang 
Published: March 2023

AbstractStimulator of interferon genes (STING) mediates the innate immune response against damaged endogenous double‐strand DNA and exogenous virus infection. The location of STING is critical to the accurate control of defence signalling pathways. Recently, the effects of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the regulation of innate immune signalling have been reported. Nevertheless, the particular roles played by STING in EVs and the related mechanisms have remained largely unknown. Herein, we report that when STING was activated in cells, EVs derived from these cells carried STING oligomers. Signal transducing adapter molecule 1 (STAM) was found to be a STING transporter that directly interacted with STING and facilitated STING transport into EVs. Importantly, the translocation of STING into EVs was a mechanism by which STING was degraded, suppressing the innate immune response. In summary, we elucidated the mechanism and function of the translocation of STING into EVs, adding to the understanding of STING activity regulation.
An experimental critique of the population carrying capacity concept
Authors: Subach Aziz , Gilad Tomer , Rosenfeld Adar , Ovadia Ofer , Scharf Inon 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCarrying capacity has multiple definitions, but nowadays, it is mainly referred to as the maximum number of individuals of a particular species sustained by the environment. We examined whether multiple populations of two flour beetle species grown under controlled laboratory conditions reach similar asymptotic population sizes when provided with similar amounts of food resources. We demonstrate that the variation in the asymptotic population sizes was considerably larger than that of the initial food resources and that the latter had no significant effect on the former. Our results experimentally contribute to past literature criticizing the carrying capacity concept, demonstrating that there is no single carrying capacity even under strict laboratory conditions. Therefore, we should not expect to often find “carrying capacities” in nature, where resources fluctuate over time, and interspecific interactions are ubiquitous. We suggest that the classic meaning of carrying capacity should be revisited or saved chiefly for didactic purposes.
Viral metagenomics unveils MW (Malawi) polyomavirus infection in Brazilian pediatric patients with acute respiratory disease
Authors: da Silva Anielly S. , de Campos Gabriel Montenegro , Giovanetti Marta , Zucherato Victória Simonatto , Lima Alex Ranieri Jerônimo , Santos Elaine Vieira , Haddad Rodrigo , Ciccozzi Massimo , Carlos Júnior Alcantara Luiz , Elias Maria Carolina , Sampaio Sandra Coccuzzo , Covas Dimas Tadeu , Kashima Simone , Slavov Svetoslav Nanev 
Published: March 2023

AbstractViral metagenomics has been extensively applied for the identification of emerging or poorly characterized viruses. In this study, we applied metagenomics for the identification of viral infections among pediatric patients with acute respiratory disease, but who tested negative for SARS‐CoV‐2. Twelve pools composed of eight nasopharyngeal specimens were submitted to viral metagenomics. Surprisingly, in two of the pools, we identified reads belonging to the poorly characterized Malawi polyomavirus (MWPyV). Then, the samples composing the positive pools were individually tested using quantitative polymerase chain reaction for identification of the MWPyV index cases. MWPyV‐positive samples were also submitted to respiratory virus panel testing due to the metagenomic identification of different clinically important viruses. Of note, MWPyV‐positive samples tested also positive for respiratory syncytial virus types A and B. In this study, we retrieved two complete MWPyV genome sequences from the index samples that were submitted to phylogenetic inference to investigate their viral origin. Our study represents the first molecular and genomic characterization of MWPyV obtained from pediatric patients in South America. The detection of MWPyV in acutely infected infants suggests that this virus might participate (coparticipate) in cases of respiratory symptoms. Nevertheless, future studies based on testing of a larger number of clinical samples and MWPyV complete genomes appear to be necessary to elucidate if this emerging polyomavirus might be clinically important.
Out‐of‐pocket expenditures in adult patients with prurigo nodularis in France
Authors: Misery Laurent , de Campaigno Christine Patras , Jullien Denis , Marquie Adrien , Gabriel Sylvie , Taieb Charles , Paul Carle 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundChronic prurigo or prurigo nodularis is a severe condition with chronic pruritus and skin lesions. Current unnmet medical needs are numerous and generate a significant burden for the patients. Financial consequences are poorly known.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate out‐of‐pocket (OOP) expenditures for the patients.MethodsA digital detailed questionnaire was submitted to adult patients living in France. The severity of pruritus was assessed with the 5‐D itch scale and the psychological well‐being was assessed with the well‐being questionnaire WBQ‐12.ResultsA total of 141 patients answered to all questions. The mean global score for the 5‐D itch scale was 16/25. The mean WBQ‐12 score was low: 14.7/36. The amount of OOP expenditures was high in patients with chronic prurigo (€855 ± 769 [median €605]). It was correlated with the severity of itch, higher in women than in men, higher when lesions were visible, and inversely correlated with psychological well‐being.ConclusionsChronic prurigo or prurigo nodularis is insufficiently managed and treated until now. Consequently, itch remains poorly treated, the psychological well‐being is deeply altered, and the personal cost related to the disease remains high for these patients.