Article
Engineering, Marine
Bo Liu, Yali Yan, Nan Zhang, Huayang Guo, Baosuo Liu, Jingwen Yang, Kecheng Zhu, Dianchang Zhang
Summary: Species markers can be assessed quickly and accurately using DNA barcoding. In this study, we used DNA barcoding to investigate the parrotfish family Scaridae in Hainan, and found that DNA barcoding can be an effective tool for monitoring, protecting, and managing fisheries, as well as for addressing taxonomic issues.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hongmei Tang, Yun Zhang, Qiao Wang, Ziling Zeng, Xiaoyun Wang, Yuejiao Li, Zhibin Wang, Ning Ma, Guofeng Xu, Xiaolin Zhong, Linlin Guo, Xiefang Yuan, Xing Wang
Summary: This study found that astaxanthin can attenuate DNA damage and apoptosis caused by cigarette smoke, and reduce the activation of Caspase-3. Astaxanthin can also decrease the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species by suppressing the expression of NOX4 and DUOX1.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xiguang Sun, Zilong Wang, Xiaoqiang Cong, Yudan Lv, Zhuo Li, Li Rong, Tianye Yang, Dehai Yu
Summary: The study utilized human heart mesenchymal stem cells to construct two aging models and found that COX2 methylation and downregulation are biomarkers of HMSC senescence. Further investigation is needed to determine if COX2 has potential as a therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yoon-Seok Seo, Jung-Min Park, Jae-Hyeong Kim, Moo-Yeol Lee
Summary: Smoking is a significant risk factor for various diseases due to the production of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS). This review focuses on how cigarette smoke promotes the formation of ROS and provides key mechanisms involved.
Article
Entomology
Wolfgang Paill, Stephan Koblmueller, Thomas Friess, Barbara-Amina Gereben-Krenn, Christian Mairhuber, Michael J. Raupach, Lukas Zangl
Summary: The study provides the first reliable record of Pterostichus adstrictus in the Austrian Alps, confirming its southernmost distribution edge. Further research demonstrates the seasonal occurrence and habitat preferences of P. adstrictus in the region.
Article
Ecology
Elena Fanelli, Francesca Gaffuri, Alberto Troccoli, Stefano Sacchi, Francesca De Luca
Summary: This study confirms the presence of the rice nematode in Lombardy, Italy, and genetic analysis reveals that the population in this region is distinct from the population in Piedmont, suggesting recent independent introductions. Geographic origin is not the main factor driving population variability in Meloidogyne graminicola.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laurence J. Clarke, Leonie Suter, Bruce E. Deagle, Andrea M. Polanowski, Aleks Terauds, Glenn J. Johnstone, Jonathan S. Stark
Summary: The study found that eDNA from water and sediment core samples are complementary sample types, with epifauna more likely to be detected in water column samples and infauna in sediment. More reference DNA sequences are needed for infauna/meiofauna to increase the proportion of sequences and number of taxa that can be identified. Developing a better understanding of the temporal and spatial dynamics of eDNA at low temperatures would aid interpretation of eDNA signals from polar environments.
Review
Zoology
Cheng-Qi Zhu, Xiao-Dong Xu, Ying Zhen
Summary: The Luciolinae genus Emeia was studied and classified in this research. Phylogenetic analysis based on DNA barcoding sequences determined the classification of Emeia genus and revealed a new species. A key for identifying Emeia species using males is provided in the article.
Article
Zoology
Daniel Oliveira, Catia Chaves, Joana Pinto, Joana Pauperio, Nuno Fonseca, Pedro Beja, Sonia Ferreira
Summary: This study conducted DNA sequencing of lacewings and snake flies in Portugal for the first time, revealing that most species can be successfully identified through DNA barcoding, except for seven species of the Chrysopidae family. Additionally, distribution data for two neuropteran species in Portugal were published for the first time.
Review
Respiratory System
Qing Song, Ping Chen, Xiang-Ming Liu
Summary: COPD is a common chronic respiratory disease with smoking as a main risk factor. Recent research indicates that pulmonary vascular endothelial cell apoptosis plays a role in the pathogenesis of COPD.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alaa T. Abdelhafez, Asmaa M. S. Gomaa, Asmaa M. Ahmed, Manal M. Sayed, Marwa A. Ahmed
Summary: The study revealed that smoking induces a COPD model with endothelial dysfunction in mice, while Pio and Irb alone or in combination can provide protective effects against the disease, with better results in the combined group. There is a strong correlation between NO and H2S levels and the other measured parameters.
Article
Toxicology
Le Su, Minghan Zhao, Feifan Ma, Zaiyong An, Qiulin Yue, Chen Zhao, Xin Sun, Song Zhang, Jing Xu, Xingtao Jiang, Kunlun Li, Lin Zhao
Summary: This study compared the effects of e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes on human cells, and found that e-cigarettes induced significantly less cytotoxicity than tobacco cigarettes. It also observed higher levels of cell apoptosis, inflammation response, and reactive oxygen species in cells exposed to tobacco cigarettes compared to e-cigarettes.
HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Chengqi Zhu, Xiaodong Xu, Ying Zhen
Summary: Two new species of the genus Pyrocoelia were described from Mt. Cenwanglaoshan of Guangxi, Southwest China. These new species were distinguished from other known species based on external morphological characters and male genitalia. In addition, the distribution of Pyrocoelia species in China was summarized.
Article
Cell Biology
Chao Cao, Baoping Tian, Xinwei Geng, Hongbin Zhou, Zhiwei Xu, Tianwen Lai, Yanping Wu, Zhengqiang Bao, Zhihua Chen, Wen Li, Huahao Shen, Songmin Ying
Summary: Chronic inflammation has been identified as a risk factor for human cancer, and this study showed that cigarette smoke-induced genomic instability may be partially attributed to IL-17-mediated inflammation. Higher levels of IL-17 and DDR were observed in smokers' lung tissues compared to non-smokers, as well as in mice exposed to cigarette smoke. These findings suggest that IL-17 could play a crucial role in the development of lung cancer.
Article
Immunology
Xiangming Liu, Yiming Ma, Lijuan Luo, Zihang Zeng, Dandan Zong, Yan Chen
Summary: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic airway inflammation and lung parenchymal cell apoptosis, with cigarette smoke being the major risk factor. In this study, taxifolin (TAX) was found to significantly alleviate cigarette smoke-induced inflammation and apoptosis in vivo and in vitro. TAX treatment suppressed the elevated levels of IL-1 beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha, and decreased the ratios of p-i kappa B to i kappa B and p-p65 to p65. Additionally, TAX exhibited antiapoptotic effects by reversing the changes in Bax, CCP3, and Bcl-2 levels induced by cigarette smoke. These findings highlight the potential of TAX in improving COPD pathogenesis.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Yong Zhou, Guo-Ying Sun, Tian Liu, Jia-Xi Duan, Hui-Fang Zhou, Kin Sing Lee, Bruce D. Hammock, Xiang Fang, Jian-Xin Jiang, Cha-Xiang Guan
CELL AND TISSUE RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Pathology
Wen-Zhuo Ran, Liang Dong, Chun-Yan Tang, Yong Zhou, Guo-Ying Sun, Tian Liu, Yong-Ping Liu, Cha-Xiang Guan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yan Qiu, Yansen Wang, Nan Lin, Mingxiang Huang, Yunhong Tan, Qing Wang, Yi Jiang, Haican Liu, Jiao Liu, Jingrui Zhang, Jue Wang, Xinchan Chen, Dongping Wang, Guilian Li, Zhongnan Chen, Lishui Zhang, Dixun Bao, Lili Zhao, Chaxiang Guan, Kanlgin Wan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2015)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hong-Xia Pei, Rong Hua, Cha-Xiang Guan, Xiang Fang
Letter
Biology
Deng Luo, Wenzhuo Ran, Gongfang Zhao, Chaxiang Guan, Chen Wang, Weiping Jia
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2016)
Correction
Cell Biology
Yong Zhou, Jun Yang, Guo-Ying Sun, Tian Liu, Jia-Xi Duan, Hui-Fang Zhou, Kin Sing Lee, Bruce D. Hammock, Xiang Fang, Jian-Xin Jiang, Cha-Xiang Guan
CELL AND TISSUE RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Cell Biology
Liang Dong, Yong Zhou, Zhao-Qiong Zhu, Tian Liu, Jia-Xi Duan, Jun Zhang, Ping Li, Bruce D. Hammcok, Cha-Xiang Guan
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tian Liu, Yong Zhou, Ping Li, Jia-Xi Duan, Yong-Ping Liu, Guo-Ying Sun, Li Wan, Liang Dong, Xiang Fang, Jian-Xin Jiang, Cha-Xiang Guan
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li Peng, Yong Zhou, Liang Dong, Rui-Qi Chen, Guo-Ying Sun, Tian Liu, Wen-Zhuo Ran, Xiang Fang, Jian-Xin Jiang, Cha-Xiang Guan
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
Article
Cell Biology
Yong Zhou, Ping Li, Jia-Xi Duan, Tian Liu, Xin-Xin Guan, Wen-Xiu Mei, Yong-Ping Liu, Guo-Ying Sun, Li Wan, Wen-Jing Zhong, Dong-Sheng Ouyang, Cha-Xiang Guan
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Yong Zhou, Tian Liu, Jia-Xi Duan, Ping Li, Guo-Ying Sun, Yong-Ping Liu, Jun Zhang, Liang Dong, Kin Sing Stephen Lee, Bruce D. Hammock, Jian-Xin Jiang, Cha-Xiang Guan
Article
Respiratory System
Zhihui Shi, Yan Chen, Jun Cao, Huihui Zeng, Yue Yang, Ping Chen, Hong Luo, Hong Peng, Shan Cai, Chaxiang Guan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guo-Ying Sun, Hui-Hui Yang, Xin-Xin Guan, Wen-Jing Zhong, Yong-Ping Liu, Ming-Yuan Du, Xiao-Qin Luo, Yong Zhou, Cha-Xiang Guan
MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Oncology
Yan Qiu, Li Wan, Haican Liu, Kanglin Wan, Chaxiang Guan, Yi Jiang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY
(2015)