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Role of brown adipose tissue in metabolic syndrome, aging, and cancer cachexia

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《医学前沿（英文）》 2018年第12卷第2期页码 130-138 doi: 10.1007/s11684-017-0555-2

摘要：

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) plays a fundamental role in maintaining body temperature by producing heat. BAT that had been know to exist only in mammals and the human neonate has received great attention for the treatment of obesity and diabetes due to its important function in energy metabolism, ever since it is recently reported that human adults have functional BAT. In addition, beige adipocytes, brown adipocytes in white adipose tissue (WAT), have also been shown to take part in whole body metabolism. Multiple lines of evidence demonstrated that transplantation or activation of BAT or/and beige adipocytes reversed obesity and improved insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, many genes involved in BAT activation and/or the recruitment of beige cells have been found, thereby providing new promising strategies for future clinical application of BAT activation to treat obesity and metabolic diseases. This review focuses on recent advances of BAT function in the metabolic aspect and the relationship between BAT and cancer cachexia, a pathological process accompanied with decreased body weight and increased energy expenditure in cancer patients. The underlying possible mechanisms to reduce BAT mass and its activity in the elderly are also discussed.

关键词： brown adipose tissue beige adipocyte anti-obesity anti-diabetes cancer cachexia aging

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Ablation of steroid receptor coactivator-3 in mice impairs adipogenesis and enhances energy expenditure

Ling-Yan XU PhD, Xin-Ran MA PhD, Xiao-Ying LI PhD, MD, Shu WANG PhD, Guang NING PhD, MD, Jie-Li LI PhD, Jian-Ming XU PhD,

《医学前沿（英文）》 2010年第4卷第2期页码 229-234 doi: 10.1007/s11684-010-0028-3

摘要： Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent and may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy, impaired energy homeostasis and increased health problems. The p160 steroid receptor coactivator (SRC) gene family members have been suggested to be involved in energy homeostasis, but the impact of SRC-3 ablation on white and brown adipose tissue needs to be elucidated. In the current study, we collected data and carried out morphological studies on the effect of SRC-3 deficiency on white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Primary cells were cultured to investigate the differentiation ability of both adipocytes. Western blot was applied to detect the expression of master genes governing adipogenesis and thermogenesis. We observed that SRC-3 mice were lean, with reduced WAT and decreased serum leptin levels, mainly due to the smaller white adipocyte size caused by impaired adipogenesis, presented by decreased peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) expression. In the BAT, the lipid droplets decreased significantly in SRC-3 mice as demonstrated by histological analysis and electron microscopic observation, which could be explained by enhanced thermogenesis. The expression of thermogenic marker gene PPAR coactivator 1α and uncoupling protein-1 increased in BAT of SRC-3 mice, which proved our observations. Collectively, these results demonstrate that SRC-3 plays a key role in adipogenesis and energy expenditure.

关键词： steroid receptor coactivator-3 white adipose tissue brown adipose tissue obesity adipocytes energy expenditure

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深部矿产资源开采与利用中的挑战

蔡美峰,Brown Edwin T.

《工程（英文）》 2017年第3卷第4期页码 432-433 doi: 10.1016/J.ENG.2017.04.027

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澳大利亚未来的导航定位技术

Nicholas Brown, John Dawson, Ryan Ruddick

《工程（英文）》 2020年第6卷第8期页码 857-859 doi: 10.1016/j.eng.2020.07.012

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Atypical pituitary hormone–target tissue axis

《医学前沿（英文）》 2023年第17卷第1期页码 1-17 doi: 10.1007/s11684-022-0973-7

摘要： A long-held belief is that pituitary hormones bind to their cognate receptors in classical target glands to actuate their manifold functions. However, a number of studies have shown that multiple types of pituitary hormone receptors are widely expressed in non-classical target organs. Each pituitary gland-derived hormone exhibits a wide range of nonconventional biological effects in these non-classical target organs. Herein, the extra biological functions of pituitary hormones, thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, and prolactin when they act on non-classical organs were summarized, defined by the novel concept of an “atypical pituitary hormone–target tissue axis.” This novel proposal explains the pathomechanisms of abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism, obesity, hypertension, fatty liver, and atherosclerosis while offering a more comprehensive and systematic insights into the coordinated regulation of environmental factors, genetic factors, and neuroendocrine hormones on human biological functions. The continued exploration of the physiology of the “atypical pituitary hormone–target tissue axis” could enable the identification of novel therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases.

关键词： thyroid-stimulating hormone follicle-stimulating hormone luteinizing hormone adrenocorticotrophic hormone prolactin

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Progress and perspectives of neural tissue engineering

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《医学前沿（英文）》 2015年第9卷第4期页码 401-411 doi: 10.1007/s11684-015-0415-x

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Traumatic injuries to the nervous system lead to a common clinical problem with a quite high incidence and affect the patient’s quality of life. Based on a major challenge not yet addressed by current therapeutic interventions for these diseases, a novel promising field of neural tissue engineering has emerged, grown, and attracted increasing interest. This review provides a brief summary of the recent progress in the field, especially in combination with the research experience of the author’s group. Several important aspects related to tissue engineered nerves, including the theory on their construction, translation into the clinic, improvements in fabrication technologies, and the formation of a regenerative environment, are delineated and discussed. Furthermore, potential research directions for the future development of neural tissue engineering are suggested.

关键词： nerve injury tissue engineering nerve grafts

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The stem cell and tissue engineering research in Chinese ophthalmology

GE Jian, LIU Jingbo

《医学前沿（英文）》 2007年第1卷第1期页码 6-10 doi: 10.1007/s11684-007-0002-x

摘要： Much has been considerably developed recently in the ophthalmic research of stem cell (SC) and tissue engineering (TE). They have become closer to the clinical practice, standardized and observable. Leading edge research of SC and TE on the ocular surface reconstruction, neuroregeneration and protection, and natural animal model has become increasingly available. However, challenges remain on the way, especially on the aspects of function reconstruction and specific differentiation. This paper reviews the new developments in this area with an intention of identifying research priorities for the future.

关键词： available observable neuroregeneration protection function reconstruction

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Brown and beige fat: the metabolic function, induction, and therapeutic potential

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《医学前沿（英文）》 2015年第9卷第2期页码 162-172 doi: 10.1007/s11684-015-0382-2

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Adipose tissue is an important organ for energy homeostasis. White adipose tissue stores energy in the form of triglycerides, whereas brown adipocytes and recently identified beige adipocytes are specialized in dissipating energy by thermogenesis or contribution to dispose glucose and clear triglycerides in blood. The inverse correlation between the brown adipose tissue activity and body mass suggests its protective role against body fat accumulation. Thus, recruitment and activation of brown or beige adipose tissue become particularly appealing targets for increasing energy expenditure. Angiogenesis and sympathetic nerve signals are the fundamental determinants for brown and beige adipose tissue development, as well as for their metabolic functions. Secretary factors including BMPs can induce the development, the activation of brown or beige adipose tissue, which seem to be promising for therapeutic development.

关键词： brown adipocyte beige adipocyte metabolism obesity

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Decellularized extracellular matrix mediates tissue construction and regeneration

《医学前沿（英文）》 2022年第16卷第1期页码 56-82 doi: 10.1007/s11684-021-0900-3

摘要： Contributing to organ formation and tissue regeneration, extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents provide tissue with three-dimensional (3D) structural integrity and cellular-function regulation. Containing the crucial traits of the cellular microenvironment, ECM substitutes mediate cell–matrix interactions to prompt stem-cell proliferation and differentiation for 3D organoid construction in vitro or tissue regeneration in vivo. However, these ECMs are often applied generically and have yet to be extensively developed for specific cell types in 3D cultures. Cultured cells also produce rich ECM, particularly stromal cells. Cellular ECM improves 3D culture development in vitro and tissue remodeling during wound healing after implantation into the host as well. Gaining better insight into ECM derived from either tissue or cells that regulate 3D tissue reconstruction or organ regeneration helps us to select, produce, and implant the most suitable ECM and thus promote 3D organoid culture and tissue remodeling for in vivo regeneration. Overall, the decellularization methodologies and tissue/cell-derived ECM as scaffolds or cellular-growth supplements used in cell propagation and differentiation for 3D tissue culture in vitro are discussed. Moreover, current preclinical applications by which ECM components modulate the wound-healing process are reviewed.

关键词： decellularized extracellular matrix 3D culture organoids tissue repair

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Non-closure of the peritoneum and subcutaneous tissue at radical hysterectomy: A randomized controlled

Zhou-Fang XIONG MD, Wei-Hong DONG MD, Ze-Hua WANG MD,

《医学前沿（英文）》 2010年第4卷第1期页码 112-116 doi: 10.1007/s11684-010-0016-7

摘要： We conducted a trial to assess the influence of closure or nonclosure of the peritoneum and subcutaneous tissue on the clinical outcomes of cervical cancer patients who underwent radical hysterectomy with lower abdominal cross incision. This randomized controlled trial was performed on 158 cervical cancer patients in our hospital between January 2002 and June 2004. Eighty-two patients were allocated to the “closure” group and 76 patients to the “nonclosure” group. Results showed that non-closure of the peritoneum and subcutaneous tissue could shorten operation time and febrile duration, reduce antibiotics requirement, increase the volume of drainage and decrease the incidence of liquefaction of subcutaneous fat (<0.05). There was no difference in blood loss, postoperative complications, bowel function restoration and post-operative stay between the two groups (>0.05). Our study revealed that closure of the peritoneum and subcutaneous tissue provides no immediate postoperative benefits while unnecessarily lengthening surgical time and anesthesia exposure. The practice of closure of the peritoneum and subcutaneous tissue at radical hysterectomy should be questioned.

关键词： cervical cancer radical surgery peritoneum subcutaneous tissue

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Primary cilia in hard tissue development and diseases

《医学前沿（英文）》 2021年第15卷第5期页码 657-678 doi: 10.1007/s11684-021-0829-6

摘要： Bone and teeth are hard tissues. Hard tissue diseases have a serious effect on human survival and quality of life. Primary cilia are protrusions on the surfaces of cells. As antennas, they are distributed on the membrane surfaces of almost all mammalian cell types and participate in the development of organs and the maintenance of homeostasis. Mutations in cilium-related genes result in a variety of developmental and even lethal diseases. Patients with multiple ciliary gene mutations present overt changes in the skeletal system, suggesting that primary cilia are involved in hard tissue development and reconstruction. Furthermore, primary cilia act as sensors of external stimuli and regulate bone homeostasis. Specifically, substances are trafficked through primary cilia by intraflagellar transport, which affects key signaling pathways during hard tissue development. In this review, we summarize the roles of primary cilia in long bone development and remodeling from two perspectives: primary cilia signaling and sensory mechanisms. In addition, the cilium-related diseases of hard tissue and the manifestations of mutant cilia in the skeleton and teeth are described. We believe that all the findings will help with the intervention and treatment of related hard tissue genetic diseases.

关键词： primary cilia bone mechanical sensing hard tissue cilium-related bone disease tooth

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Stem cell niches and endogenous electric fields in tissue repair

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《医学前沿（英文）》 2011年第5卷第1期页码 40-44 doi: 10.1007/s11684-011-0108-z

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Adult stem cells are responsible for homeostasis and repair of many tissues. Endogenous adult stem cells reside in certain regions of organs, known as the stem cell niche, which is recognized to have an important role in regulating tissue maintenance and repair. In wound healing and tissue repair, stem cells are mobilized and recruited to the site of wound, and participate in the repair process. Many regulatory factors are involved in the stem cell-based repair process, including stem cell niches and endogenous wound electric fields, which are present at wound tissues and proved to be important in guiding wound healing. Here we briefly review the role of stem cell niches and endogenous electric fields in tissue repair, and hypothesize that endogenous electric fields become part of stem cell niche in the wound site.

关键词： stem cell stem cell niche electric field tissue repair

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Microorganism-derived biological macromolecules for tissue engineering

《医学前沿（英文）》 2022年第16卷第3期页码 358-377 doi: 10.1007/s11684-021-0903-0

摘要： According to literature, certain microorganism productions mediate biological effects. However, their beneficial characteristics remain unclear. Nowadays, scientists concentrate on obtaining natural materials from live creatures as new sources to produce innovative smart biomaterials for increasing tissue reconstruction in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The present review aims to introduce microorganism-derived biological macromolecules, such as pullulan, alginate, dextran, curdlan, and hyaluronic acid, and their available sources for tissue engineering. Growing evidence indicates that these materials can be used as biological material in scaffolds to enhance regeneration in damaged tissues and contribute to cosmetic and dermatological applications. These natural-based materials are attractive in pharmaceutical, regenerative medicine, and biomedical applications. This study provides a detailed overview of natural-based biomaterials, their chemical and physical properties, and new directions for future research and therapeutic applications.

关键词： biological macromolecules regenerative medicine tissue engineering exopolysaccharide carbohydrate

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Adenovirus-mediated tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 gene transfection inhibits rabbit intervertebral

Xudong YU MM, Zengwu SHAO MD, Liming XIONG MD, Weiwei XU MM, Hezhong WANG MM, Huifa XU MM,

《医学前沿（英文）》 2009年第3卷第4期页码 415-420 doi: 10.1007/s11684-009-0072-z

摘要： The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effects of recombinant adenovirus vector carrying tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 (RAdTIMP-3) against degeneration of rabbit intervertebral disc. Thirty Japanese white rabbits of 4 months old were randomly divided into 5 groups. Mild or moderate rabbit lumbar disc degeneration model was constructed with the controllable axial loading device by imposing 98N pressure at the discs for 2 weeks. Various doses of virus were injected into the degenerated discs as follows: 20μL of normal saline in group 1; 20μL of RAd66 (an empty adenovirus vector, 1.0×10OPU/mL) in group 2; and 20, 10, and 5μL of RAdTIMP-3 (1.0×10OPU/mL) in groups 3, 4, and 5, respectively. Two weeks after the injection, the discs were collected for investigations, including assessment of degeneration degrees according to the Thompson’s grading system, reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay for TIMP-3 gene, Safranin O-Fast green staining, and immunohistochemical staining for TIMP-3 and type II collagen. According to Thompson’s criteria, the degeneration of groups 3, 4, and 5, especially group 3, was alleviated as compared with groups 1 and 2. RT-PCR revealed that the expression of TIMP-3 in groups 3, 4, and 5, especially in group 3, was significantly enhanced as compared with group 1 (<0.01). Both Safranin O-Fast green staining and type II collagen staining demonstrated better reserved integrity of disc matrix in groups 3, 4, and 5 than in groups 1 and 2. TIMP-3 staining exhibited an obvious increase of positive-staining rate in groups 3, 4, and 5 as compared with group 1. The positive-staining rate in group 3 (79.42%±1.35%) was about 3times that of group 1 (25.47%±5.46%, <0.01). RAdTIMP-3 can effectively protect the matrix of rabbit intervertebral disc against overloading-induced degeneration in a dose-dependent manner, resulting in the alleviation of disc degeneration.

关键词： tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 intervertebral disc rabbit gene therapy

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Advances in tissue state recognition in spinal surgery: a review

Hao Qu, Yu Zhao

《医学前沿（英文）》 2021年第15卷第4期页码 575-584 doi: 10.1007/s11684-020-0816-3

摘要： Spinal disease is an important cause of cervical discomfort, low back pain, radiating pain in the limbs, and neurogenic intermittent claudication, and its incidence is increasing annually. From the etiological viewpoint, these symptoms are directly caused by the compression of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and blood vessels and are most effectively treated with surgery. Spinal surgeries are primarily performed using two different techniques: spinal canal decompression and internal fixation. In the past, tactile sensation was the primary method used by surgeons to understand the state of the tissue within the operating area. However, this method has several disadvantages because of its subjectivity. Therefore, it has become the focus of spinal surgery research so as to strengthen the objectivity of tissue state recognition, improve the accuracy of safe area location, and avoid surgical injury to tissues. Aside from traditional imaging methods, surgical sensing techniques based on force, bioelectrical impedance, and other methods have been gradually developed and tested in the clinical setting. This article reviews the progress of different tissue state recognition methods in spinal surgery and summarizes their advantages and disadvantages.

关键词： spinal surgery tissue state recognition image force sensing bioelectrical impedance