Single-cell sequencing of immune cells from the coronary sinus reveals immune mechanisms of the progression of persistent atrial fibrillation.

Identifying the atlas of immune cells from coronary sinus circulation (CSC) of patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PerAF) may provide new insights into the role of immune cells in the progression of AF. Single-cell sequencing revealed substantial alterations in immune cells from CSCs of patients with PerAF, especially a markedly elevated abundance of T cells, after which we identified a T cell subset: FGFBP2(+)TRDC(-)CD4(-) T cells (Ftc-T cells), which can promote the proliferation of cardiac fibroblasts (CFs),and the proportion of Ftc-T had a positive linear with AF recurrence post catheter ablation (CA). Moreover, IFI27 was found to be highly enriched in Ftc-T cells and promoted CFs proliferation and collagen expression.

Palladium-Catalyzed Carbonylation Reaction of Indole/Pyrrole Involving HCFO-1233zd (E).

3-Indole-3-one is a key intermediate in the synthesis of many drugs and plays an important role in synthetic chemistry and biochemistry. A new method for synthesizing trifluoromethylated 3-indoleketones by Pd(0)-catalyzed carbonylation was introduced. In the absence of additives, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropyl (an inexpensive and environmentally friendly synthetic block of trifluoromethyl) reacts with indole and carbon monoxide to generate trifluoromethylindole ketones with good yields, regioselectivity, and chemical selectivity; furthermore, the products exhibit strong resistance to basic functional groups, such as alkynes, aldehydes, and esters.

Glucose fluctuations aggravated the late sodium current induced ventricular arrhythmias via the activation of ROS/CaMKII pathway.

Background: Recent evidence revealed that glucose fluctuation might be more likely to cause arrhythmia than persistent hyperglycemia, whereas its mechanisms were elusive. We aimed to investigate the effect of glucose fluctuation on the occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia and its mechanism.

Methods: Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats were randomized to five groups: the controlled blood glucose (C-STZ) group, uncontrolled blood glucose (U-STZ) group, fluctuated blood glucose (GF-STZ) group, and GF-STZ rats with 100 mg/kg Tempol (GF-STZ + Tempol) group or with 5 mg/kg KN93 (GF-STZ + KN93) group.

Synthesis of α-CF Amides via Palladium-Catalyzed Carbonylation of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene.

Amide compounds are important organic compounds, which play an important role in biomedical chemistry, materials science, life science, and other fields. The synthesis of α-CF amides, especially compounds containing 3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-benzo[][1,4]diazepine-2-one, has long been a challenge due to the tensile properties and instability of the rings. Here, we report an example of palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of CF-containing olefin to form α-CF acrylamide.

Effects of Zinc Ions Released From Ti-NW-Zn Surface on Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis and in an Zebrafish Model.

Zinc-modified titanium materials have been widely applied in oral implants. Among them, our previous studies have also successfully prepared a novel acid-etched microstructured titanium surface modified with zinc-containing nanowires (Ti-NW-Zn) and proved its excellent biocompatibility. It is well known that the functional regulation between angiogenesis and osteogenesis is of great importance for bone remodeling around implants.

Impact of exogenous metal ions on peri-implant bone metabolism: a review.

The development of effective methods to promote the osseointegration of dental implants by surface modification is an area of intense research in dental materials science. Exogenous metal ions present in the implant and surface modifications are closely related to the bone metabolism around the implant. In the complex oral microenvironment, the release of metal ions caused by continuous corrosion of dental implants has an unfavorable impact on the surrounding tissue, and then affects osseointegration, leading to bad results such as loosening and falling off in the late stage of the implant.

Osteoclast-mediated biocorrosion of pure titanium in an inflammatory microenvironment.

Titanium (Ti) and alloys thereof are commonly utilized in biomedical settings owing to their desirable mechanical properties and good biocompatibility. However, when exposed to biological systems for extended periods of time, Ti still undergoes corrosion. In the present study, we therefore explore the impact of osteoclasts (OC) on the surface characteristics and corrosion of commercially pure Titanium (cpTi) in the context of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation.

Role of MAPK/JNK signaling pathway on the regulation of biological behaviors of MC3T3‑E1 osteoblasts under titanium ion exposure.

The oral cavity is a complex environment that is constantly undergoing remodeling. This provides a favorable electrolytic aqueous condition, which causes the corrosion of titanium implants and the release of titanium (Ti) ions. The accumulation of Ti ions in the peri‑implant tissues may affect the osteogenesis process.

Role of the Hippo-YAP/NF-κB signaling pathway crosstalk in regulating biological behaviors of macrophages under titanium ion exposure.

The presence of metal ions, such as titanium (Ti) ions, is toxic to adjacent tissues of implants. Indeed, Ti ions may induce an inflammatory response through the NF-κB pathway, thus causing damage to soft and hard tissues. The involvement of Yes-associated protein (YAP), a key factor of the Hippo pathway, in an immuno-inflammatory response has been confirmed, whereas its role in Ti ion-mediated inflammation has not been elucidated.

Osseointegration of titanium dental implant under fluoride exposure in rabbits: Micro-CT and histomorphometry study.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the influence of fluoride exposure on implant osseointegration.

Methods: A total of 24 male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into the control group and the fluoride exposure group. Rabbits in the control group were fed with tap water, while those in the fluoride exposure group were given 200 mg/L sodium fluoride solution.

Low density lipoprotein adsorption on a titanium surface and its effect on osteoblast behaviors.

: This study aims to investigate the adsorption of low density lipoprotein (LDL) on a titanium surface and to explore its effect on osteoblast behaviors. : LDL adsorption on a titanium surface was analyzed using LDL assay and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Physical properties, including topography, surface roughness and wettability of a control smooth titanium surface and a LDL pre-adsorbed titanium surface, were assessed.

Regulation of osteoblast behaviors via cross-talk between Hippo/YAP and MAPK signaling pathway under fluoride exposure.

Titanium is widely used in implant materials, while excessive fluoride may have negative effects on the osseointegration between the titanium and osteoblasts. Although the underlying mechanisms are still not clear, the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) or Yes-associated protein (YAP) signaling pathways are thought to be involved. This study evaluated the role of Hippo/YAP and MAPK signaling pathway in osteoblast behaviors under excessive fluoride exposure in vitro and in vivo.

Enhanced corrosion resistance of zinc-containing nanowires-modified titanium surface under exposure to oxidizing microenvironment.

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys as bio-implants have excellent biocompatibilities and osteogenic properties after modification of chemical composition and topography via various methods. The corrosion resistance of these modified materials is of great importance for changing oral system, while few researches have reported this point. Recently, oxidative corrosion induced by cellular metabolites has been well concerned.

Effect of titanium ions on the Hippo/YAP signaling pathway in regulating biological behaviors of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts.

Titanium (Ti) and its corresponding alloys have been widely applied in dental and orthopedic implants. Owing to abrasion and corrosion of implants in the unfavorable electrolytic aqueous environment of the host body, Ti ions could be released from implants and accumulated in local tissues. Recent studies have found that excessive Ti ions were toxic to osteoblasts in adjacent bone tissues and subsequently influenced long-term effects on implant prostheses.

Elevated glycated hemoglobin levels may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Background: As the most common cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AF) is always accompanied with various complications if without detection and treatment timely. Blood-based pleiotropic molecule biomarkers have now been popularly applied in clinical detection. We hence performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the correlation of serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels with the risk of AF in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).

Is glaucoma comprehension associated with psychological disturbance and vision-related quality of life for patients with glaucoma? A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To investigate whether understanding of glaucoma is associated with psychological disturbance and vision-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with glaucoma.

Design: A prospective, hospital-based, cross-sectional study.

Setting: Shanghai, China.

Anatomical characteristics of pulmonary veins for the prediction of postoperative recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Background: The relationship between focal pulmonary vein potential and atrial fibrillation (AF) has been confirmed. Pulmonary vein (PV) isolation and circumferential pulmonary vein ablation have been the most commonly used procedures of radiofrequency ablation. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between anatomical characteristics of PV and AF recurrences after radiofrequency ablation.

catena-Poly[[(1,10-phenanthroline-κ² N,N')lanthanum(III)]-μ-(5-bromo-2-hy-droxy-benzoato)-κ² O¹:O¹'-di-μ-chlorido].

In the title complex, [La(C₇H₄BrO₃)Cl₂(C₁₂H₈N₂)](n), the La(III) ion is eight-coordinated by two carboxyl-ate O atoms from two 5-bromo-salicylate ligands, two N atoms from a chelating 1,10-phenanthroline ligand and four bridging Cl atoms in a distorted square-anti-prismatic geometry. The La(III) ions are linked by bridging carboxyl-ate groups and chloride anions into a chain along [100]. An intra-molecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bond is formed in the 5-bromo-salicylate ligand.

[Correlation of cardiac troponin T gene mutations to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Chinese patients].

Objective: To study cardiac troponin T (TNNT2) gene mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and analyze the correlation between the genotype and phenotype.

Methods: Ninety-five unrelated Chinese patients with HCM and 120 control individuals were screened for TNNT2 gene mutations. Seven exons (8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16) in the functional regions of TNNT2 gene were amplified using PCR and the products were sequenced.

[The effects of protein-free calf blood extract for recovery of corneal nerve after LASEK and LASIK].

Objective: To evaluate the effects of protein-free calf blood extract for recovery of corneal nerve after LASEK and LSEIK.

Methods: A prospective, randomized, control and double-blind study was carried out from January through February 2009 at Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University. Forty-nine eyes of 25 patients who underwent LASEK were randomly divided into two groups.

Reference value of brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity for the eastern Chinese population and potential influencing factors.

The present study was conducted to obtain reference values for brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and to evaluate influencing factors of baPWV according to gender. Using automatic devices, baPWV was measured simultaneously in 2095 subjects. A total of 647 healthy subjects, none of whom presented atherosclerotic risk factors, were analyzed in the present study.

[Morphological characteristics of cornea in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis by in vivo laser scanning confocal microscopy].

Objective: To explore the morphological characteristics on cornea in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) by the application of in vivo laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM).

Methods: The experimental design was retrospective observation case series (case control study). Twenty-six patients, each diagnosed as bilateral VKC, were enrolled in the study, among which 13 were tarsal form, 5 were bulbar form and the rest were mixed form.

[The ocular surface of severe alkali burns patients on confocal microscopy].

Objective: To analyze the morphology on the ocular surface of severe alkali burns patients by in vivo laser scanning confocal microscopy.

Methods: This research was a retrospective observation case series. From February to November 2008 in Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, 39 alkali burns patients who classified as III or IV according to Roper-Hall classification were enrolled in this study.

An in vivo confocal microscopy and impression cytology analysis of goblet cells in patients with chemical burns.

Purpose: To evaluate goblet cell density (GCD) on conjunctiva and cornea in patients with ocular chemical burns by in vivo laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and impression cytology (IC) and to explore the correlation between two methods.

Methods: Fifty-four patients (58 eyes) with chemical burn were enrolled in the study. LSCM was applied to identify the goblet cells on conjunctiva and cornea under in vivo conditions, and GCD was analyzed with the customized software.