International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(17), С. 9294 - 9294
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2024
Bacterial
and
fungal
superinfections
are
common
in
COVID-19,
early
diagnosis
can
enable
timely
intervention.
Serum
calprotectin
levels
increase
with
bacterial,
fungal,
viral
infections.
This
study
evaluated
serum
as
a
diagnostic
prognostic
tool
for
microbial
COVID-19.
samples
from
adult
patients
moderate
severe
COVID-19
were
collected
during
hospitalization
2020
to
2024.
Calprotectin
measured
using
an
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
63
60
34
healthy
individuals.
elevated
compared
controls,
these
further
increased
the
cases.
Patients
vancomycin-resistant
enterococci
(VRE)
bacteremia
had
levels,
but
their
C-reactive
protein
procalcitonin
not
increased.
Fungal
herpes
simplex
virus
reactivation
did
change
levels.
A
concentration
of
31.29
µg/mL
be
used
diagnose
VRE
bloodstream
infection
60%
sensitivity
96%
specificity.
These
data
suggest
that
may
promising
biomarker
detection
infections
Despite
intensive
clinical
and
scientific
efforts,
the
mortality
rate
of
sepsis
remains
high
due
to
lack
precise
biomarkers
for
patient
stratification
therapeutic
guidance.
Interleukin
40
(IL-40),
a
novel
cytokine
with
immune
regulatory
functions
in
human
diseases,
was
elevated
at
admission
two
independent
cohorts
patients
sepsis.
High
levels
secreted
IL-40
septic
were
positively
correlated
PCT,
CRP,
lactate
(LDH),
Sequential
Organ
Failure
Assessment
(SOFA)
scores,
which
used
stratify
early
death
critically
ill
Moreover,
genetic
knockout
(IL-40−/−)
improved
outcomes
mice
experimental
sepsis,
as
evidenced
by
attenuated
storm,
multiple-organ
failure,
mortality,
compared
those
wild-type
(WT)
mice.
Mechanistically,
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
bulk
(RNA-seq)
have
revealed
that
S100A8/9hi
neutrophil
influx
into
peritoneal
cavity
along
extracellular
trap
(NETs)
formation
accounts
predominantly
IL-40-mediated
worsening
outcomes.
Clinically,
level
NET-related
MPO/dsDNA
ratio
patients.
Finally,
antibiotics
(gentamycin),
prevented
polymicrobial
fatalities
more
efficiently
than
without
gentamycin
treatment.
In
summary,
these
data
reveal
prognostic
strategy
may
serve
target
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Mycotoxin
contamination
is
a
universal
agricultural
problem
and
critical
health
issue.
Fumonisin
B1
(FB1)
one
of
the
most
toxic
extensive
fumonisins
that
exist
in
various
agro-products
foods.
Lycopene
(LYC),
as
natural
carotenoid,
becoming
increasingly
favored
owing
to
its
oxidation
resistance.
Here,
we
aim
explore
mechanism
FB1-induced
hepatotoxicity
antagonism
LYC.
In
this
study,
our
findings
indicated
FB1
induced
mitochondrial
structure
damage
loss
function
chicken
hepatocytes.
Furthermore,
upregulated
expression
PANoptosis-related
signal
molecules.
also
reduced
levels
SIRT1
Ac-FOXO1
protein
expression,
which
then
inhibited
mitophagy.
However,
LYC
relieved
these
alterations.
Most
importantly,
knockdown
protective
effects
PANoptosis.
Our
study
provides
evidence
for
role
mycotoxin-induced
hepatocyte
injury
points
potential
target
liver
protection.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Intracerebral
haemorrhage
(ICH)
is
a
devastating
neurological
disorder
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates,
largely
owing
to
the
lack
of
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Growing
evidence
has
underscored
pivotal
role
ferroptosis
in
intracerebral
haemorrhage,
its
contribution
neuronal
death
exacerbation
brain
injury,
thus
establishing
it
as
crucial
target
for
intervention.
In
recent
years,
polyoxometalate
nanoclusters
(NCs)
have
been
applied
various
neurodegenerative
diseases,
demonstrating
neuroprotective
effects.
However,
their
impact
on
iron
content
function
following
ICH
yet
be
reported.
Here,
we
explored
potential
tungsten-based
(W-POM)
NCs
inhibitors
targeting
metabolic
pathway
mediated
by
S100A8/A9
treatment
ICH.
We
successfully
synthesized
ultra-small
reduced
W-POM
that
can
rapidly
cross
blood-brain
barrier
are
cleared
through
kidney.
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
exhibit
significant
stable
ROS
scavenging
activity
while
effectively
alleviating
overload
associated
damage.
vivo,
restored
metabolism
homeostasis,
suppressed
neuroinflammation
oxidative
stress,
ultimately
severe
damage
motor
deficits
mice.
Proteomic
combined
bioinformatic
analyses
identified
two
core
genes,
S100A8
S100A9,
most
intervention
Further
confirmed
act
modulating
toll-like
receptor
4/hepcidin/ferroportin
signaling
pathway,
thereby
regulating
reducing
secondary
injury.
This
study
pioneers
application
polyoxometalates
offering
novel
promising
approach
management
ferroptosis-related
injuries.
Respiratory Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(1)
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
Sepsis
is
a
common
indirect
insult
leading
to
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS).
Circulating
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
been
reported
participate
in
the
pathogenesis
of
sepsis.
However,
alteration
EV-bound
S100A8/A9
during
septic
shock,
along
with
role
driving
lung
injury,
remains
unexplored.
EVs
were
isolated
from
plasma
patients
upon
admission
sepsis
or
as
well
healthy
controls.
Levels
EV
assayed
via
ELISA.
To
examine
effects
and
underlying
mechanisms
shock
these
administered
intratracheally
into
wild-type
C57BL/6
mice
deficiency
advanced
glycation
end-products
(RAGE).
In
addition,
mouse
model
polymicrobial
was
introduced
using
cecal
ligation
puncture
(CLP).
significantly
elevated
compared
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
analysis
demonstrated
that
effectively
distinguished
between
had
predictive
potential
for
development
ARDS.
Notably,
levels
alveolar
macrophages
CLP
higher
than
those
sham
mice.
Intratracheal
administration
directly
induced
injury
M1
macrophage
polarization
lipopolysaccharide-independent
manner.
Septic
efficiently
taken
up
by
vivo,
significant
increase
levels,
which
inhibited
preincubating
an
neutralizing
antibody.
Additionally,
RAGE,
receptor
S100A8/A9,
partially
protected
EVs.
vitro,
prompted
proinflammatory
response
bone
marrow-derived
macrophages.
This
blocked
Our
results
suggested
has
value
distinguishing
predicting
EVs-induced
at
least
mediated
through
S100A8/A9-RAGE
pathway,
involving
activation
Abstract
Objective
This
study
employed
bioinformatics
techniques
to
identify
diagnostic
genes
associated
with
programmed
cell
death
(PCD)
and
explore
potential
therapeutic
agents
for
the
treatment
of
sepsis.
Methods
Gene
expression
profiles
from
sepsis
patients
were
analyzed
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
hub
through
Weighted
Co-expression
Network
Analysis
(WGCNA).
Ontology
(GO)
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
analyses
conducted
elucidate
functions
DEGs.
PCD-related
cross-referenced
identified
Diagnostic
selected
using
Least
Absolute
Shrinkage
Selection
Operator
(LASSO)
Random
Forest
(RF)
methodologies.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
was
utilized
assess
gene
in
blood
cells,
while
CIBERSORT
evaluate
immune
infiltration.
A
transcription
factor
(TF)-microRNA
(miRNA)-hub
network
constructed,
compounds
predicted
Drug
Interaction
Database
(DGIdb).
Mendelian
Randomization
(MR)
methods
applied
analyze
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
data
S100A9,
TXN,
GSTO1.
Results
The
analysis
revealed
2156
genes,
714
DEGs,
1198
88
enriched
pathways.
Five
pivotal
(IRAK3,
NFATC2,
GSTO1)
identified,
leading
construction
a
comprising
six
factors
171
microRNAs.
Additionally,
seven
drugs
targeting
NFATC2
identified.
MR
suggested
that
decrease
GSTO1
levels
is
an
increased
risk
sepsis,
influences
Conclusions
Through
approaches,
this
successfully
five
context
research
candidate
established
methodological
framework
predicting
biomarkers
drug
targets
could
be
applicable
other
diseases.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 18, С. 1815 - 1838
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Purpose:
As
a
crucial
aspect
of
emergency
critical
medicine,
sepsis
has
been
in
difficult
stage.
its
"preparatory
stage",
SIRS
attracted
the
attention
medical
workers
all
over
world.
The
frequency
occurrence
is
on
rise,
but
there
lack
certain
indicators
for
timely
detection
and
recognition
illnesses.
Methods:
By
virtue
scRNA-seq,
this
research
analyzed
single-cell
transcriptome
data
from
samples
taken
groups
with
septic
death
systemic
inflammatory
response
syndrome
so
as
to
identify
unique
markers
patterns
immune
response.
Results:
revealing
status
twelve
cell
clusters
four
major
types
blood
through
UMAP
clustering
differences
populations
between
dead
patients,
results
have
elucidated
components
different
cells
their
marker
genes
two
disease
states,
mechanism
beneficial
diagnosis
samples.
Conclusion:
establishing
theoretical
framework
centered
cellular
molecular
regulation,
study
introduced
novel
approach
diagnosing
treating
group
patients
early,
well
differentiating
preventing
these
conditions.
Keywords:
sepsis,
SIRS,
single
sequencing,
biomarkers,