Article
Behavioral Sciences
Anna-Karin Lennartsson, Elin Arvidson, Mats Borjesson, Ingibjorg H. Jonsdottir
Summary: This study found that individuals reporting prolonged stress have lower levels of the anabolic hormone dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and the production capacity of DHEA-S is attenuated during acute stress. These findings suggest that reduced DHEA-S production may be one of the links between stress and poor health.
STRESS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Bin Wang, Defang Chen, Rong Jiang, Michael Ntim, Jincheng Lu, Min Xia, XueWei Yang, Ying Wang, Supratik Kundu, Rongxiao Guan, Shao Li
Summary: The study found that TIP60 expression increases in response to acute restraint stress, and TIP60 interacts with PPAR gamma to modulate the pathological mechanism of chronic restraint stress-induced depression.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Xin-Ying Cai, Shao-Yan Zheng, Zhen-Su Lin, Su-Zhi Chen, Wei-Yi Zhu, Jia-Jia Huang, Ze-Li Zheng, Yu-Hua Zhou
Summary: This study proposes the Global Health Events-Mental Stress Scale (GHE-MSS) as a tool for assessing acute and chronic mental stress responses of medical workers in public health events. The scale has shown promising reliability and validity, making it suitable for evaluating and screening mental stress-related disorders.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Zhukovsky, Michael Wainberg, Milos Milic, Shreejoy J. Tripathy, Benoit H. Mulsant, Daniel Felsky, Aristotle N. Voineskos
Summary: This study compared the neural mechanisms underlying major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, and stress-related disorders. The results showed that MDD had the greatest differences in neural signatures, followed by anxiety and stress-related disorders. The neural signatures of MDD and anxiety disorders were highly similar, while stress-related disorders showed a distinct pattern. Controlling for genetic risk decreased the similarity between stress-related disorders and MDD/anxiety disorders. Cognitive impairment was associated with reduced within-network connectivity and increased between-network connectivity.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Anka Bernhard, Jutta S. Mayer, Nikola Fann, Christine M. Freitag
Summary: This systematic review investigated the cortisol stress response to psychosocial stress in ADHD compared to Conduct Disorder (CD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The study found that alterations of cortisol stress response in ADHD were less pronounced compared to CD and MDD, and were primarily driven by comorbidity with disruptive behavior disorders such as CD and ODD.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Hussein Kadhem Al-Hakeim, Haneen Tahseen Al-Rubaye, Abdulsahib S. Jubran, Abbas F. Almulla, Shatha Rouf Moustafa, Michael Maes
Summary: This study examined the association between long COVID and increased insulin resistance, as well as its connection with neuroimmune and oxidative processes. The results showed that long COVID patients had increased insulin resistance, which was associated with depressive symptoms.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Giorgia Picci, Chloe C. Casagrande, Lauren R. Ott, Nathan M. Petro, Nicholas J. Christopher-Hayes, Hallie J. Johnson, Madelyn P. Willett, Hannah J. Okelberry, Yu-Ping Wang, Julia M. Stephen, Vince D. Calhoun, Tony W. Wilson
Summary: This study found an association between anxiety symptoms and anterior pituitary volume in adolescents, and this association was mediated by DHEA levels. Specifically, higher anxiety symptoms were related to lower DHEA levels, which in turn were related to smaller anterior pituitary volume.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Frederic Dutheil, Sarah de Saint Vincent, Bruno Pereira, Jeannot Schmidt, Fares Moustafa, Morteza Charkhabi, Jean-Baptiste Bouillon-Minois, Maelys Clinchamps
Summary: DHEA levels increase over time after acute stress, with a peak at the end of stress and a subsequent progressive decrease. Mental stress leads to higher DHEA levels, with women, young people, and obese individuals exhibiting a stronger response. There is no difference in results between blood and saliva measurements.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Allan Kalungi, Jacqueline S. Womersley, Eugene Kinyanda, Moses L. Joloba, Wilber Ssembajjwe, Rebecca N. Nsubuga, Soraya Seedat, Sian M. J. Hemmings
Summary: The risk of developing IMDs is higher among HIV+ children and adolescents who experience severe acute stress, with chronic stress and 5-HTTLPR-rs25531 gene polymorphism independently moderating the association between acute stress and IMDs.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malgorzata Blatkiewicz, Katarzyna Sielatycka, Katarzyna Piotrowska, Ewa Kilanczyk
Summary: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid precursor that decreases with aging, leading to reduced levels of sex hormones. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a liver disease characterized by bile duct damage and fibrosis. In PBC patients, younger individuals have lower levels of estradiol (E2), while older patients have decreased levels of DHEA, E2, and estriol (E3). Older PBC patients also show reduced IL-8 levels and increased TNF-alpha levels. Additionally, the sulfonated form of DHEA, DHEA-S, reduces pro-inflammatory interleukins in PBC-like cholangiocytes and diminishes the pro-fibrotic interleukin IL-13 in hepatocytes. TGF-beta expression is elevated in both early and cirrhotic stages of PBC, accompanied by higher alpha-SMA expression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
C. . Tamer Erel, Ipek Betul Ozcivit Erkan, Neslihan Gokmen Inan, Kubra Hamzaoglu Canbolat, Sena Alkan, Dildar Konukoglu, Yalim Dikmen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the clinical course and outcomes of Covid-19 between premenopausal and postmenopausal women, and investigate the factors that influence disease severity. The results showed that premenopausal women had a more favorable prognosis, and age, postmenopausal status, and serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate were important predictors of the severity of Covid-19 in women.
Review
Cell Biology
Lingjuan Wang, Weina Yang, Bin Li, Shuiqiao Yuan, Fengli Wang
Summary: SGs are crucial for cells to adapt and respond to environmental stresses, with features of liquid-liquid phase separation and complex composition. Formation of SGs is triggered by various stimuli, with aberrant assembly potentially contributing to tissue diseases. Recent studies focus on mechanisms of SG response to different stresses, as well as the impact of SGs on germ cell development and biological processes.
CELL PROLIFERATION
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Margaret T. Davis, Nicole DellaGiogia, Paul Maruff, Robert H. Pietrzak, Irina Esterlis
Summary: Intravenous subanesthetic doses of ketamine can reduce psychiatric distress in MDD and PTSD patients, but may temporarily impair attention, executive function, and verbal memory in both patient groups. However, these cognitive declines are transient and resolve within 1 day of ketamine administration, with no evidence of long-term cognitive dysfunction.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dunfa Peng, Alexander Zaika, Jianwen Que, Wael El-Rifai
Summary: Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the dominant form of esophageal malignancies in industrialized countries, mainly associated with Barrett's esophagus as a precancerous condition, with risk factors including GERD, obesity, and smoking. Neoplastic cells adapt to oxidative stress by developing a pro-tumorigenic antioxidant response, promoting tumorigenesis, progression, and therapy resistance.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Timothy M. Brown, Kavita Thapan, Josephine Arendt, Victoria L. Revell, Debra J. Skene
Summary: The influence of light on human physiology and behavior is well-established, with studies showing that both melanopsin and S-cones play a role in the suppression of melatonin. Data suggests an initial contribution of S-cones to melatonin suppression that diminishes under extended light exposure.
JOURNAL OF PINEAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Hong Sun, Heng Li, Fangke Gong, Yuli Liu, Guangjun Li, Mingwang Fu
Summary: This study investigated the influence of different filler materials and parameters on the wrinkling behavior of aluminum alloy double-layered gap tube. It was found that hard and tough fillers have a significant inhibitory effect on wrinkling, and decreasing assembly clearance and increasing thickness ratio can effectively reduce wrinkling degree.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Mingyu Fu, Lulu Wang
Summary: This paper proposes an event-triggered-based finite-time cooperative path following control scheme for underactuated marine surface vehicles. By utilizing a finite-time extended state observer and a guidance law based on velocity estimation values, cooperative control of multiple paths is achieved.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Chunhui Wang, Chaoyang Sun, Wang Cai, Lingyun Qian, Xiangru Guo, M. W. Fu
Summary: This study developed a discrete dislocation plasticity (DDP) model that incorporates two twin nucleation mechanisms and introduces the effect of stacking fault energy on partial dislocation motion. The evolution of partial dislocation slip-mediated deformation twins in micron-sized pillars of twinning-induced plasticity steel was investigated using DDP simulation, showing agreement with experimental results. The research advances the understanding of partial dislocation slip-mediated twinning mechanisms by considering the competition between new twin activation and near-twin merging in determining the evolution of twin thickness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolan Zhang, Yuhao Bi, Minghui Fu, Xinyu Zhang, Bingli Lei, Xin Huang, Zhenzhen Zhao
Summary: The distribution and removal efficiency of organophosphate ester pollutants vary in water sources and treatment facilities. Some of these esters pose limited ecological risks while others may have potential health implications.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gaofei Xiao, Ziyang Guo, Beilong Lin, Mingli Fu, Daiqi Ye, Yun Hu
Summary: A dual-function catalyst, Cu5-VWT, has been developed for the synergistic removal of NOx and volatile organic compounds in complex coal-fired flue gas conditions. The catalyst shows high removal efficiency for various pollutants and effectively inhibits the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Mechanistic studies reveal the role of Cu and V sites in the catalytic processes. The monolithic catalyst also exhibits superior performance in removing total hydrocarbons and non-methane total hydrocarbons from real coal-fired flue gas, indicating great potential for industrial applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jun-Yuan Zheng, Hui Liu, Ming-Wang Fu
Summary: In this study, shafted microgears were manufactured using a microforming process. A grain-based modeling approach was used to simulate the forming process and investigate the effects of grain size on forming behavior and process performance. Five deformation zones with different hardness and stress-strain distributions were identified in the microstructures. The undesirable geometries of microgears, such as material unfilling, burr, and inclination, were observed and the inclination size increased with grain size. By redesigning the punch and adding a die insert, the forming quality of the microgears was improved.
ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiahao Liang, De Wang, Xin Li, Weiwen Huang, Chun Xie, Minghui Fu, Hongmei Zhang, Qiong Meng
Summary: In this study, 47 full-length HbTPS genes were identified in the Hevea brasiliensis genome, and they were divided into five subfamilies based on phylogenetic analysis. HbTPSs were found to participate in cellular components, molecular functions, and biological processes, as well as seven secondary metabolite pathways. They may be regulated by phytohormones, as suggested by the presence of cis-acting elements. RNA-Seq analysis revealed tissue-specific expression patterns of different HbTPSs. These findings contribute to understanding the role and molecular mechanism of HbTPSs and the regulation of terpenoid biosynthesis in H.brasiliensis.
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wuwan Xiong, Linhui Liu, Anqi Guo, Dongdong Chen, Yulong Shan, Mingli Fu, Junliang Wu, Daiqi Ye, Peirong Chen
Summary: An economical and sustainable approach for synthesizing SSZ-13 zeolites, key materials for reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) in automotive exhausts and selective methane conversion, has been reported. The approach involves recycling and reusing waste liquids containing the organic structure-directing agent (OSDA). The waste liquid-derived SSZ-13 zeolites show similar properties to conventionally synthesized ones.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Y. Li, H. Han, M. Fu, X. Zhou, J. Ye, F. Xu, W. Zhang, Y. Liao, X. Yang
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics and expression patterns of the NAC transcription factor family in Ginkgo biloba using bioinformatics and quantitative reverse transcription PCR. The results showed that NAC transcription factors play important roles in plant growth and development, as well as in response to abiotic stresses and flavonoid biosynthesis in Ginkgo biloba.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bangfen Wang, Xiufeng Li, Yuhai Sun, Hailin Xiao, Mingli Fu, Shuhua Li, Hong Liang, Zhiwei Qiao, Daiqi Ye
Summary: Pt/CeO2 catalysts were modified with non-thermal plasma to enhance the catalytic activity for toluene oxidation. The plasma treatment affected the Pt particle size, CeO2-rod length, oxygen vacancy concentration, and Pt/CeO2 reducibility. The impact of plasma on Pt atoms was more significant than on oxygen vacancies.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bangfen Wang, Ni Wang, Yuhai Sun, Hailin Xiao, Mingli Fu, Shuhua Li, Hong Liang, Zhiwei Qiao, Daiqi Ye
Summary: This study applied a dielectric barrier discharge plasma to modify the performance of Pt/CeO2 catalyst for toluene oxidation. Different plasma discharge times were used and it was found that discharge time significantly affected the catalytic activity of Pt/CeO2 catalyst. The Pt/CeO2-PT3 (30 min) and Pt/CeO2-PT6 (3 h) catalysts showed improved catalytic activity, while the Pt/CeO2-PT5 (2 h) catalyst exhibited decreased activity due to surface carbon deposition.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingshu Cui, Xiaojun Niu, Dongqing Zhang, Jinling Ma, Xifen Zhu, Xiaoxian Zheng, Zhang Lin, Mingli Fu
Summary: A novel flocculation strategy using chitosan-amphoteric starch (C-A) dual flocculants was proposed for simultaneously removing Microcystis aeruginosa and algal organic matter (AOM), providing new insights for harmful algal bloom control in an efficient, cost-effective and ecologically friendly way.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingming Fu, Yifeng Shen, Hao Zhou, Xiaojia Liu, Wenjun Chen, Xing Ma
Summary: Gallium-based liquid metals have unique properties that have attracted significant interest in the biomedical field. Photothermal therapy has shown great development in antitumor treatment and the photothermal capability of gallium-based liquid metals provides unparalleled advantages. This review presents the major preparation methods of liquid metal micro/nanoparticles, the mechanism of liquid metal photothermal conversion, and discusses the factors affecting the photothermal properties of liquid metals. The biological applications, challenges, and opportunities for the clinical translation of liquid metals in biomedical applications are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ling Lin, Shanshan Liu, Zhangwei Chen, Yan Xia, Juanjuan Xie, Mingqiang Fu, Danbo Lu, Yuan Wu, Huali Shen, Pengyuan Yang, Juying Qian
Summary: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by left ventricular dilatation and contractile dysfunction, and its molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. This study examined the transcriptome and proteome of healthy and DCM myocardial tissue, identifying dysregulated processes such as extracellular matrix, mitochondrial function, and muscle contraction. Furthermore, a 4-biomarker panel (CTSB, vWF, C9, and MFGE8) was developed for the diagnosis of DCM.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shuqin Chen, Yuduo Chen, Mingming Fu, Qinghua Cao, Bo Wang, Wenjun Chen, Xing Ma
Summary: Artificial nanomotors have advantages over traditional nanomedicines in biomedical applications. This article summarizes recent developments of nanomotors in targeted drug delivery, biological barrier penetration, and diagnostics and cancer treatment. The challenges and potential solutions for the development of nanomotors in biomedical applications are discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)