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2020: murburn concept heralds a new era in cellular bioenergetics 2020年:默本概念预示着细胞生物能量学的新时代
Pub Date : 2019-05-01 DOI: 10.14748/bmr.v30.6390
D. A. Gideon, Vivian David Jacob, K. Manoj
Cellular bioenergetics has been interpreted for several decades using the Keilin-Mitchell-Boyer (KMB) model of oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos), and for understanding/managing of the pertinent mitochondrial pathophysiological states. Although decades of research had revealed many faulty chemico-physical aspects of KMB perspective, recent critical insights from our group’s writings have sufficiently brought out the errors in the KMB model, rendering it obsolete/redundant. The murburn model proposed in lieu is a compelling alternative for explaining OxPhos because it reasons several facets of mitochondrial structure-function correlations, reaction chemistry and thermodynamics. However, the mitochondrial research community appears to be recalcitrant, and continues to follow the erstwhile erroneous ideas and not take cognizance of the new insights. Hence, we deemed it opportune to make a clarion call for a jettisoning of the superseded terminologies (or keywords) and concepts routinely used by researchers in this field. First, we present a statistical perspective of the usage of these terms in the past and recent times, to support our claims and call. Then, we articulate simplified arguments why the key elements/terms of the KMB model like “electron-transfer/electron-transport/respiratory chain”, “mitochondrial proton pumps”, “mitochondrial membrane po-tential”, “chemiosmosis”, “proton motive force” and “rotary ATP synthase/synthesis” violate scientific/semantic logic. Finally, we conclude with summative statements projecting the importance of our claims and call.
细胞生物能量学已经使用氧化磷酸化(OxPhos)的Keilin-Mitchell-Boyer (KMB)模型进行了几十年的解释,并用于理解/管理相关的线粒体病理生理状态。虽然数十年的研究已经揭示了九巴的许多化学和物理方面的错误,但我们小组最近的文章中提出的关键见解已经充分指出了九巴模型中的错误,使其过时/冗余。murburn模型是解释OxPhos的一个令人信服的替代方案,因为它可以解释线粒体结构-功能相关性、反应化学和热力学的几个方面。然而,线粒体研究界似乎很顽固,继续遵循过去的错误观点,而不认识到新的见解。因此,我们认为这是一个机会,使一个响亮的呼吁,抛弃被取代的术语(或关键词)和概念,在这个领域的研究人员经常使用。首先,我们提出了这些术语在过去和最近的使用的统计观点,以支持我们的主张和呼吁。然后,我们阐述了为什么KMB模型的关键要素/术语,如“电子转移/电子传递/呼吸链”、“线粒体质子泵”、“线粒体膜电位”、“化学渗透”、“质子动力”和“旋转ATP合成酶/合成”违反科学/语义逻辑的简化论点。最后,我们以总结性陈述结束,突出我们的要求和呼吁的重要性。
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引用次数: 10
Torday’s prognosis for aging and mortality: more evolution and better life! 今天对衰老和死亡的预测:更多的进化和更好的生活!
Pub Date : 2019-05-01 DOI: 10.14748/bmr.v30.6384
K. Manoj
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引用次数: 5
Galectin-3: multiple clinical applications 半乳糖凝集素-3:多种临床应用
Pub Date : 2019-05-01 DOI: 10.14748/bmr.v30.6389
A. Kisheva, Y. Yotov
Galectin-3 is a β-galactoside binding lectin, containing carbohydrate-recognition domain, which interacts with a number of ligands. It is found in many tissues and is distributed intra– and extracellularly. The localization of the biomarker determines its function. Galectin-3 is involved in variety of biological processes sush as inflammation, fibrosis, immunological response and neoplastic growth. It may be used as a diagnostic or prognostic biomarker especially in cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The present review summarizes some of the properties of this biomarker. Biomed Rev 2019;30:83-88
半乳糖凝集素-3是一种β-半乳糖苷结合凝集素,含有碳水化合物识别结构域,可与多种配体相互作用。它存在于许多组织中,分布于细胞内和细胞外。生物标志物的定位决定了它的功能。半乳糖凝集素-3参与多种生物过程,如炎症、纤维化、免疫反应和肿瘤生长。它可以用作诊断或预后的生物标志物,特别是在癌症和心血管疾病中。本文综述了该生物标志物的一些特性。生物医学学报,2019;30:83-88
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引用次数: 0
Freezing of sputum as a way to improve the applicability of sputum studies 将痰液冷冻作为提高痰液研究适用性的一种方法
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5853
Todor A Popov, A. Petlichkovski, T. Mustakov, T. Kralimarkova
Rationale: Sputum examination is a valuable research tool to study airway diseases, but the requirement to process the samples within 2 hours of their collection poses limitations to its wider applicability. A way to bypass this hurdle would be to freeze the sample at the time of collection and to examine it at a later stage. Methods and Subjects: We developed a protocol for freezing of sputum upon collection by adding dimethylsulfoxide to it. We tested the reproducibility of cell counts in frozen samples and in fresh portions from the same sputum specimens. We took sputum from 41 asthmatics (18 males) with different levels of control of their disease: 19 of the samples were spontaneously produced and 22 were induced with hypertonic saline. Results: Significant correlations (p<0.05) were established between the total cell counts, the relative and absolute number of neutrophils, eosinophils and macrophages in the paired fresh and frozen sputum samples. Cell viability in frozen sputum was slightly but consistently lower. Only one frozen sample had viability < 50%. Outcomes in paired samples from induced sputum had better reproducibility than the spontaneous ones. Conclusion: Examination of frozen sputum samples does not change total cell counts and differential cell counts, despite consistently affecting cell viability compared with fresh sputum cellularity. Still cell viability in frozen sputum was above 50% in all but one examined specimens.
理由:痰液检查是研究气道疾病的一种有价值的研究工具,但要求在采集后2小时内处理样本,限制了其更广泛的适用性。绕过这一障碍的一种方法是在采集时将样本冷冻,并在稍后阶段对其进行检查。方法和对象:我们制定了一项在痰液中加入二甲亚砜冷冻痰液的方案。我们测试了同一痰标本中冷冻样本和新鲜部分细胞计数的可重复性。我们采集了41例不同疾病控制水平的哮喘患者(男性18例)的痰,其中19例为自发痰,22例为高渗盐水诱导痰。结果:配对的新鲜和冷冻痰液中细胞总数、中性粒细胞、嗜酸性粒细胞和巨噬细胞的相对和绝对数量均有显著相关性(p<0.05)。冻痰中的细胞活力略低,但持续较低。只有一个冷冻样品的生存力< 50%。诱导痰配对结果的可重复性优于自发结果。结论:冷冻痰样品的检查不改变总细胞计数和分化细胞计数,尽管与新鲜痰细胞相比,细胞活力一直受到影响。除一个检测标本外,其余标本中冷冻痰液的静止细胞活力均在50%以上。
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引用次数: 0
Y chromosome microdeletions as a cause for male infertility Y染色体微缺失是男性不育的原因之一
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5850
M. Levkova, T. Chervenkov, L. Angelova
Male infertility represents around half of all cases of infertility. The microdeletions of the azoospermia factor (AZF) region, located in the long arm of Y chromosome, are the second most common reason for reproductive problems among men. This genetic mutation results in low sperm count and fertility rate. The presence of Y microdeletions can lower the success rate of in vitro procedures and would be transmitted to the next generation. We have analyzed 30 articles about the connection between the deletions of the Y chromosome and the decreased sperm count. 25 of them confirm the role of this genetic mutation, while the rest do not, but they investigate only some AZF loci. The negative results could also be due to the different ethnic origin of the participants, difference between the research method and etc. Testing infertile men for Y chromosome deletions could lead to a major improvement in the options for treating infertility. Also, if such mutation is diagnosed, this is an indication for genetic counseling in order to avoid future fertility issues in the next generation. The review of the included articles proves the role of the Y chromosome microdeletions as a reason for male infertility and outlines the main principles when performing the genetic test for this mutation.
男性不育症约占所有不育症病例的一半。位于Y染色体长臂的无精子症因子(AZF)区域的微缺失是男性生殖问题的第二大常见原因。这种基因突变导致精子数量和生育率下降。Y染色体微缺失的存在会降低体外手术的成功率,并会遗传给下一代。我们分析了30篇关于Y染色体缺失和精子数量减少之间关系的文章。其中25个证实了这种基因突变的作用,而其余的没有,但他们只调查了一些AZF位点。负面结果也可能是由于参与者的不同种族,研究方法的差异等。对不育男性进行Y染色体缺失检测可能会大大改善治疗不孕症的选择。此外,如果这种突变被诊断出来,这是一个遗传咨询的迹象,以避免下一代未来的生育问题。对纳入的文章的回顾证明了Y染色体微缺失作为男性不育的原因的作用,并概述了对这种突变进行基因检测时的主要原则。
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引用次数: 0
Nanoparticles reshape the biomedical industry 纳米粒子重塑了生物医学产业
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5846
P. Hassanzadeh, F. Atyabi, R. Dinarvand
Over the last decades, increasing interest has been attracted towards the nanotechnology which provide a set of promising research tools and theranostic approaches. Tremendous research efforts in nanofabrication technology have led to the production of biocompatible nanostructures and advanced carriers with various configurations for protection of the loaded biomolecules or drugs against the metabolism or excretion. Furthermore, controlled delivery and targeted therapy may result in the improved therapeutic effects against a variety of diseases and reduced adverse effects of drugs. The efficiency of protein drugs may be negatively affected by their limited transportation within the body and short half-lives. Application of nanoparticles may significantly improve the pharmacological profiles of protein drugs. In neurology, high-resolution imaging techniques, nanoengineered materials capable of interaction with the nervous systems, and nanopharmaceuticals with minimal toxicity and improved bioavailability may be of great theranostic significance. This may provide remarkable breakthroughs in the pharmaceutical industry and health-care system. In the present review, the significance of nanotechnology and modeling approaches in health-care system has been highlighted.
在过去的几十年里,越来越多的兴趣被纳米技术所吸引,它提供了一套有前途的研究工具和治疗方法。在纳米制造技术方面的巨大研究努力导致了生物相容性纳米结构和各种构型的先进载体的生产,以保护负载的生物分子或药物免受代谢或排泄的影响。此外,控制给药和靶向治疗可以改善对多种疾病的治疗效果,减少药物的不良反应。蛋白质药物在体内的运输有限和半衰期短,可能会对其效率产生负面影响。纳米颗粒的应用可以显著改善蛋白质药物的药理学特征。在神经病学领域,高分辨率成像技术、能够与神经系统相互作用的纳米工程材料以及毒性最小、生物利用度更高的纳米药物可能具有重要的治疗意义。这可能会给制药工业和卫生保健系统带来显著的突破。在本综述中,强调了纳米技术和建模方法在卫生保健系统中的重要性。
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引用次数: 1
Clinical and genetic approach to the dysmorphic child 畸形儿童的临床和遗传学研究
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/bmr.v29.5848
L. Tarani, G. Micangeli, D. Rasio, Silvia Ottombrino, N. Liberati, D. D. Angelis, Valentina Carito, A. Greco, M. Ceccanti, M. Fiore
The child affected by a malformative syndrome represents a care challenge for the pediatrician. He is in fact the heart of the multidisciplinary team that has to manage the patient, trying to control the complications of his/her syndrome and promoting the correct psychophysical development. What we must not forget is that the pediatrician provides a continuous support to the child`s family, assisting them from the diagnosis to the management of problems related to the syndrome. This encourages the continuous follow-up of these children remembering also that the pediatrician is fundamental in the clinical management of the syndrome and for facilitating the social integration of these children.
患有畸形综合症的儿童对儿科医生来说是一项护理挑战。事实上,他是多学科团队的核心,必须管理病人,试图控制他/她的综合症的并发症,促进正确的心理生理发展。我们不能忘记的是,儿科医生为孩子的家庭提供了持续的支持,从诊断到处理与综合症有关的问题,帮助他们。这鼓励了对这些儿童的持续随访记住儿科医生在临床管理综合症和促进这些儿童的社会融合方面是至关重要的。
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引用次数: 7
Nerve growth factor in brain diseases 脑疾病中的神经生长因子
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5845
Stefania CiafrÃ, Valentina Carito, G. Ferraguti, A. Greco, M. Ralli, P. Tirassa, G. Chaldakov, M. Messina, M. L. Attilia, R. Ceccarelli, L. Tarani, M. Ceccanti, M. Fiore
The nerve growth factor (NGF) belongs to a family of proteins termed neurotrophins, consisting of NGF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), NT-4/5 and NT-6. Today, NGF is well recognized to mediate a large number of trophobiological actions resulting in neurotrophic, immunotrophic and/or metabotrophic effects. The pathobiology of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer disease, psychiatric disorders (e.g. depression and schizophrenia) and brain parasitic infections have in common the effect of altering the brain levels of neurotrophins and in particular NGF. The involvement of NGF and its TrkA receptor in these pathologies and the recent promising results of NGF therapies are presented and discussed.
神经生长因子(NGF)属于被称为神经营养因子的蛋白质家族,由NGF、脑源性神经营养因子(BDNF)、神经营养因子-3 (NT-3)、NT-4/5和NT-6组成。今天,神经生长因子被公认为介导大量的滋养生物学作用,导致神经营养、免疫营养和/或代谢作用。包括阿尔茨海默病在内的神经退行性疾病、精神障碍(如抑郁症和精神分裂症)和脑寄生虫感染的病理生物学特征都是改变大脑中神经营养因子,特别是神经生长因子的水平。本文介绍并讨论了NGF及其TrkA受体在这些病理中的作用,以及最近NGF治疗的有希望的结果。
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引用次数: 12
Interleukin-8 and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma 白细胞介素-8与喉部鳞状细胞癌
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5849
M. Grasso, M. Ralli, G. Agolli, M. Fiore, M. Ceccanti, P. Tirassa, M. Vicentiis, A. Greco
Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is the second most common neoplasm of the upper aerodigestive tract after cancer of the oral cavity. Over the past two decades, even though patients have benefited greatly from the latest advances in surgical techniques, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, the survival rate of LSCC has not improved significantly. It is reported that changes in the expression of cytokines and growth factors have implications in the malignant transformation of many cancers including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and, more recently, LSCC. It has been hypothesized that some of these cytokines may be used as additional diagnostic markers in the sera of patients because of their excessive production by the tumor cells. This could be of great value since there are currently no reliable markers to predict either tumor development or relapse. Interleukin-8 (IL-8), a chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8 (CXCL8), is now reported to play an important role in cancer invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis. Recent studies have shown an increased concentration of IL-8 in patients with LSCC and a positive association with lymph node metastasis and T classification. Interleukin-8 levels were not significantly associated with shorter overall survival and cancer progression-free survival. The investigation of the mechanisms of origin, invasion, and metastasis of the cancer is one of the emergent and most promising scientific fields in head and neck cancer, especially in LSCC. Biomarkers such as IL-8 could have a role as a screening test and as a support of the clinical decisions for appropriate therapy and postoperative care in individual patients.
喉鳞状细胞癌(LSCC)是仅次于口腔癌的第二常见的上消化道肿瘤。在过去的二十年中,尽管患者从手术技术、化疗和放疗的最新进展中受益匪浅,但LSCC的生存率并没有显著提高。据报道,细胞因子和生长因子表达的变化与许多癌症的恶性转化有关,包括头颈部鳞状细胞癌和最近的LSCC。据推测,这些细胞因子中的一些可能被用作患者血清中的额外诊断标志物,因为它们在肿瘤细胞中产生过多。这可能具有很大的价值,因为目前还没有可靠的标志物来预测肿瘤的发展或复发。白细胞介素-8 (IL-8)是一种趋化因子(C-X-C基序)配体8 (CXCL8),目前被报道在肿瘤侵袭、血管生成和转移中发挥重要作用。最近的研究表明,LSCC患者IL-8浓度升高,与淋巴结转移和T分型呈正相关。白细胞介素-8水平与较短的总生存期和癌症无进展生存期无显著相关。研究头颈部肿瘤的起源、侵袭和转移机制是头颈部肿瘤,尤其是LSCC的新兴和最有前途的科学领域之一。生物标志物如IL-8可以作为筛选试验,并作为临床决策的支持,为个别患者提供适当的治疗和术后护理。
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Microglia are not brain macrophages? 小胶质细胞不是脑巨噬细胞吗?
Pub Date : 2018-12-15 DOI: 10.14748/BMR.V29.5855
Marin Zhelezov, A. Tonchev
Microglia are commonly referred to as the brain`s macrophages, which leads to confusion due to the presence of several other macrophage populations in the central nervous system. The morphological, molecular and ontological differences between these cells are subtle. They need to be clearly defined in the light of the new evidence suggesting that microglia originate not in the bone marrow, but from yolk sac, or, possibly, pericyte progenitors. Recent paradigm shift redefines the specific roles of microglia during brain development, health and disease. Microglia have emerged as key players in important events such as neurogenesis, programmed cell death, elimination of synapses and remodeling of neural circuits. These novel discoveries imply a need for a better morphological and molecular differentiation of mononuclear phagocyte populations and their subtypes in the brain. This may improve our knowledge of their specific contributions and possible pharmacological manipulation in brain health and disease.
小胶质细胞通常被称为大脑的巨噬细胞,由于在中枢神经系统中存在其他几种巨噬细胞群,因此导致混淆。这些细胞在形态、分子和本体论上的差异是微妙的。根据新的证据表明,小胶质细胞不是起源于骨髓,而是起源于卵黄囊,或者可能是周细胞祖细胞,因此需要对它们进行明确的定义。最近的范式转变重新定义了小胶质细胞在大脑发育、健康和疾病中的具体作用。小胶质细胞在神经发生、程序性细胞死亡、突触消除和神经回路重塑等重要事件中发挥着关键作用。这些新发现意味着需要更好的形态学和分子分化单核吞噬细胞群体及其亚型在大脑中。这可能会提高我们对它们在大脑健康和疾病中的具体贡献和可能的药理操作的认识。
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