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Non-parametric differential methylation analysis characterizes histotype-specific promoter regions in epithelial ovarian cancer. 非参数差异甲基化分析表征上皮性卵巢癌组织型特异性启动子区域。
IF 3.7 3区 生物学
Epigenetics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-02 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2026.2720990
Hugo Swenson, Ella Ittner, Lucas Werner, Elisabeth Werner Rönnerman, Szilárd Nemes, Toshima Z Parris, Khalil Helou
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pgRNA-m6A levels associate with HBV replication and liver function. pgRNA-m6A水平与HBV复制和肝功能相关。
IF 3.7 3区 生物学
Epigenetics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-06 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2026.2726628
Chaoqi Yang, Shanshan Qin, Rui-Huan Gao, Anling Li, Shihui Song, Yidan Zhou, Song-Mei Liu
{"title":"pgRNA-m<sup>6</sup>A levels associate with HBV replication and liver function.","authors":"Chaoqi Yang, Shanshan Qin, Rui-Huan Gao, Anling Li, Shihui Song, Yidan Zhou, Song-Mei Liu","doi":"10.1080/15592294.2026.2726628","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15592294.2026.2726628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>m<sup>6</sup>A modification has been shown to play a role in regulating HBV RNA expression. However, it remains unclear whether the m<sup>6</sup>A levels of HBV pregenomic RNA (pgRNA) are related to HBV replication and liver function. Serum HBV pgRNA-m<sup>6</sup>A levels were determined by T3 DNA ligase assay. HBV DNA copy numbers and gene expression were detected by TaqMan assay and RT-qPCR, respectively. Liver function was evaluated using clinical laboratory indicators. The TET-off stable HBV-producing cell line HepAD38 and targeted pgRNA demethylation by SunTag system (TRADES) were used for the site-specific m<sup>6</sup>A editing. Flow cytometry was used to measure the cytokine levels in the supernatant of cell culture. Serum HBV pgRNA-m<sup>6</sup>A levels were positively correlated with HBV DNA copy number, pgRNA expression and liver function indicators (all <i>p</i> < 0.05). Both pgRNA-m<sup>6</sup>A levels and pgRNA expression were significantly increased in patients with high virus load (HBV DNA > 1.0 × 10<sup>7</sup> IU/mL). Site-specific demethylation of pgRNA1907-m<sup>6</sup>A significantly reduced HBV DNA, hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and HBV pgRNA, while induced levels of interferon alfa 2 (IFN-α2) and apolipoprotein B mRNA editing enzyme catalytic subunit 3A (APOBEC3A). pgRNA-m<sup>6</sup>A modification of HBV associates with viral replication and liver function indicators. Site-specific m<sup>6</sup>A demethylation of pgRNA provides novel insight into anti-HBV treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":11767,"journal":{"name":"Epigenetics","volume":"21 1","pages":"2726628"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13556976/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Bistable wave speed of a diffusive three-species Lotka-Volterra competition model. 扩散三种Lotka-Volterra竞争模型的双稳态波速。
IF 2.7 4区 数学
Journal of Biological Dynamics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-05-13 DOI: 10.1080/17513758.2026.2672784
Jia Guo, Binxiang Dai
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The behavioural spillover effect: modelling behavioural interdependencies in multi-pathogen dynamics. 行为溢出效应:模拟多病原体动力学中的行为相互依赖性。
IF 2.7 4区 数学
Journal of Biological Dynamics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-05-26 DOI: 10.1080/17513758.2026.2676366
Leah LeJeune, Omar Saucedo, Lauren M Childs, Navid Ghaffarzadegan
{"title":"The behavioural spillover effect: modelling behavioural interdependencies in multi-pathogen dynamics.","authors":"Leah LeJeune, Omar Saucedo, Lauren M Childs, Navid Ghaffarzadegan","doi":"10.1080/17513758.2026.2676366","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17513758.2026.2676366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the recent pandemic, a rise in COVID-19 cases was followed by a decline in influenza. In the absence of cross-immunity, a potential explanation for the observed pattern is behavioural: non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) designed and promoted for one disease also reduce the spread of others. We study short-term and long-term dynamics of two pathogens where NPIs targeting one pathogen indirectly influence the spread of another - a phenomenon we term <i>behavioural spillover</i>. We examine how perceived risk of and response to one disease substantially alter the spread of other pathogens, revealing how waves of different pathogens emerge over time as a result of behavioural interdependencies and human response. Our analysis identifies the parameter space where two diseases simultaneously co-exist, and where shifts in prevalence occur. Our findings are consistent with observations from the COVID-19 pandemic, where NPIs contributed to significant declines in infections such as influenza, pneumonia, and Lyme disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":48809,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Dynamics","volume":"20 1","pages":"2676366"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Linking oxidative stress defense to biofilm architecture: Ohr mediates strain-dependent persistence in Acinetobacter baumannii. 将氧化应激防御与生物膜结构联系起来:Ohr介导鲍曼不动杆菌菌株依赖的持久性。
IF 6.8 1区 农林科学
Virulence Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-04-26 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2026.2664989
Rong Yu, Mona Mohamed Al-Shamiri, Sirui Zhang, Pu Li, Cheng Lei, Haiping Liu, Lirui Xue, Kai Luo, Bei Han, Meng Xun, E Yang, Lei Han
{"title":"Linking oxidative stress defense to biofilm architecture: Ohr mediates strain-dependent persistence in <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>.","authors":"Rong Yu, Mona Mohamed Al-Shamiri, Sirui Zhang, Pu Li, Cheng Lei, Haiping Liu, Lirui Xue, Kai Luo, Bei Han, Meng Xun, E Yang, Lei Han","doi":"10.1080/21505594.2026.2664989","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21505594.2026.2664989","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biofilm formation is critical for the persistence of <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>, yet its directional correlation with antimicrobial resistance remains paradoxical. Here, we confirmed our prior finding that drug-sensitive and multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains employ distinct, temporally regulated biofilm developmental programs: susceptible strains excel at rapid biomass accumulation but undergo early collapse, while MDR strains delay biofilm initiation and optimize for the maintenance and reinforcement of mature biofilms. Transcriptomic profiling identified the organic hydroperoxide resistance protein (Ohr) as a crucial contributor mediating this strain-specific biofilm divergence, with its deletion resulting in severe biofilm defects. Metabolomics analyses further revealed that Ohr maintains biofilm integrity through dual mechanisms: by modulating redox homeostasis and regulating extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production through control of AdeAB and AdeFG efflux pumps. Moreover, we identified indole-3-lactic acid as a potent biofilm inhibitor. Our findings suggest Ohr as a linchpin in <i>A. baumannii</i> biofilm development, elucidate the basis of temporal phenotypic divergence, and unveil promising therapeutic targets against biofilm-associated infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":23747,"journal":{"name":"Virulence","volume":"17 1","pages":"2664989"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13114124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147782765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Protein disulphide isomerase protects against ALS/FTD phenotypes associated with cyclin F in zebrafish and cellular models. 在斑马鱼和细胞模型中,蛋白二硫异构酶可保护与细胞周期蛋白F相关的ALS/FTD表型。
IF 6.9 2区 生物学
Redox Report Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-10-18 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2026.2732775
Sina Shadfar, Sonam Parakh, Emma Perri, Cyril Jones Jagaraj, Sara Assar Kashani, Keelin Beyers, Audrey M G Ragagnin, Angela S Laird, Julie D Atkin
{"title":"Protein disulphide isomerase protects against ALS/FTD phenotypes associated with cyclin F in zebrafish and cellular models.","authors":"Sina Shadfar, Sonam Parakh, Emma Perri, Cyril Jones Jagaraj, Sara Assar Kashani, Keelin Beyers, Audrey M G Ragagnin, Angela S Laird, Julie D Atkin","doi":"10.1080/13510002.2026.2732775","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13510002.2026.2732775","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mutations in <i>CCNF</i>, encoding cyclin F, cause a small proportion of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) cases. Mutant cyclin F mislocalises from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, impairs the ubiquitin proteasome system, disrupts endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to Golgi transport, and triggers ER stress and apoptosis. Protein disulphide isomerase (PDI), a redox-active ER chaperone of the thioredoxin superfamily, protects against ALS phenotypes induced by mutant SOD1, TDP-43, and FUS, but its activity against mutant cyclin F has not been examined.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To test whether PDI overexpression prevents the cellular and behavioural phenotypes induced by the ALS/FTD-associated cyclin F<sup>S621G</sup> mutation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Neuro-2a cells were co-transfected with mCherry-tagged wild-type or mutant cyclin F<sup>S621G</sup> and V5-tagged PDI or empty vector. Subcellular localisation, XBP-1 and CHOP activation, proteasome reporter (GFPu) accumulation, nuclear morphology, and cleaved caspase-3 immunoreactivity were assessed by confocal microscopy. Transient transgenic zebrafish larvae generated by mRNA co-injection of cyclin F and PDI were assessed by photomotor response at 48 h post-fertilisation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mutant cyclin F<sup>S621G</sup> induced cytoplasmic mislocalisation, ER stress (assessed by XBP-1 and CHOP activation), proteasome dysfunction (indicated by GFPu accumulation), and apoptosis (assessed by nuclear condensation and caspase-3 activation), all of which were significantly attenuated by PDI co-expression. Zebrafish larvae expressing cyclin F<sup>S621G</sup> swam significantly shorter distances than uninjected or wildtype controls, and co-expression of PDI restored motor function to near-wildtype levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PDI protects against ALS/FTD-associated mutant cyclin F in both cellular and <i>in vivo</i> zebrafish models, identifying PDI as a redox-based therapeutic target for <i>CCNF</i>-linked ALS/FTD.</p>","PeriodicalId":21096,"journal":{"name":"Redox Report","volume":"31 1","pages":"2732775"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149220668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Modelling and analyzing the transmission dynamics of HIV/AIDS epidemic in China. 中国艾滋病毒/艾滋病传播动态建模与分析。
IF 2.7 4区 数学
Journal of Biological Dynamics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-02-03 DOI: 10.1080/17513758.2026.2622439
Lili Su, Weide Li, Yumei Ma
{"title":"Modelling and analyzing the transmission dynamics of HIV/AIDS epidemic in China.","authors":"Lili Su, Weide Li, Yumei Ma","doi":"10.1080/17513758.2026.2622439","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17513758.2026.2622439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Based on the considerations of round-trip in the treatment process, this paper presents a mathematical model aimed at studying the dynamic behaviour and epidemiological trends of HIV/AIDS. We first calculate the basic reproduction number <math><msub><mover><mi>R</mi><mo>̅</mo></mover><mn>0</mn></msub></math> and discuss the stability of equilibrium points and the existence of forward bifurcations, validating the theoretical results through numerical simulations. Subsequently, using cumulative HIV/AIDS case data reported in China, we estimate model parameters using the least squares method, achieving a good fit. Furthermore, sensitivity analyses were performed on the model parameters to explain the dependence of the parameters on the infection variables. Finally, the model is applied to evaluate the control effects of treatment coverage at different stages of infection. The results suggest that reducing HIV/AIDS exposure, improving HIV/AIDS screening, promoting infectious disease treatment and increasing disease prevention awareness are the most effective measures to prevent HIV/AIDS infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":48809,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Dynamics","volume":"20 1","pages":"2622439"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146114724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Plasma proteomics implicates NOX-driven redox imbalance in degenerative cervical myelopathy: findings from the Australian MYelopathy Natural History Registry [AO Spine RECODE-DCM research priority number 5]. 血浆蛋白质组学提示退行性颈椎病中nox驱动的氧化还原失衡:来自澳大利亚脊髓病自然历史登记处的研究结果[AO Spine RECODE-DCM研究优先级5]。
IF 6.9 2区 生物学
Redox Report Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-03-28 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2026.2649669
Nashwa Najib, Valerie C Wasinger, Ryan O'Hare Doig, Muhammad Alsherbiny, Stone Sima, Ashish D Diwan
{"title":"Plasma proteomics implicates NOX-driven redox imbalance in degenerative cervical myelopathy: findings from the Australian MYelopathy Natural History Registry [AO Spine RECODE-DCM research priority number 5].","authors":"Nashwa Najib, Valerie C Wasinger, Ryan O'Hare Doig, Muhammad Alsherbiny, Stone Sima, Ashish D Diwan","doi":"10.1080/13510002.2026.2649669","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13510002.2026.2649669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To identify disease-relevant pathways and biomarkers in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) patients from the MYelopathy Natural History Registry.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Shotgun bottom-up proteomics (DCM <i>n</i> = 20; controls <i>n</i> = 20) was performed using LC-MS/MS in DDA mode. Peptides were eluted over 90 min on an in-house manufactured C18 column. Differential proteins were validated using parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) on the same instrument over a 60-min gradient. Bioinformatics was conducted in Skyline and ELISA using Ella™.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Discovery proteomics highlighted acute phase and cytokine signalling with STAT1/STAT3 involvement. Targeted assays showed higher IL-6 and IFN-γ in DCM, consistent with a pro-inflammatory state. PRM indicated upregulation of NADPH oxidase complex cytochrome b-245 α-chain (p22 phox or CYBA) and glutathione reductase, alongside downregulation of extracellular glutathione peroxidase, a pattern consistent with NOX-driven reactive oxygen species generation and impaired glutathione redox homeostasis. Together, this provides human plasma evidence of systemic redox imbalance in DCM and nominate a mechanistic framework linking cytokine signalling to oxidative stress via NOX activation and disrupted glutathione cycling.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings support the feasibility of a plasma 'liquid biopsy' to augment diagnosis and monitoring. The modest cohort size and potential confounding by age and adiposity, absolute quantification, multivariate adjustment, and external validation are warranted to establish specificity and clinical utility.</p>","PeriodicalId":21096,"journal":{"name":"Redox Report","volume":"31 1","pages":"2649669"},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13034710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147575182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dnmt1 associated Gja1 promoter methylation changes are implicated in Cx43 remodeling during acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. Dnmt1相关的Gja1启动子甲基化变化与急性心肌缺血/再灌注损伤期间Cx43重构有关。
IF 3.7 3区 生物学
Epigenetics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2026.2694817
Yang Liu, Zijun Wang, Youxiao Zhao, Yanyan Ma, Jing Yi, Yingnan Song, Yanqiu Liu, Li An, Zhijun Pan, Hong Gao, Ying Cao
{"title":"Dnmt1 associated <i>Gja1</i> promoter methylation changes are implicated in Cx43 remodeling during acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury.","authors":"Yang Liu, Zijun Wang, Youxiao Zhao, Yanyan Ma, Jing Yi, Yingnan Song, Yanqiu Liu, Li An, Zhijun Pan, Hong Gao, Ying Cao","doi":"10.1080/15592294.2026.2694817","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15592294.2026.2694817","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>DNA methylation has traditionally been regarded as a stable epigenetic modification. However, emerging evidence indicates that oxidative and genotoxic stress can induce locus-specific methylation changes that modulate transcriptional responses. The contribution of such dynamic regulation to cardiac gene expression during myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI) remains incompletely understood. This study investigated whether altered methylation changes within the <i>Gja1</i> promoter region are associated with connexin43 (Cx43) remodeling during MIRI. Male C57BL/6 mice were underwent global hypothermic I/R using a Langendorff-perfused heart model, with or without pretreatment using the DNA methyltransferase inhibitor 5-azacytidine (5-Aza, 3 μg/g body weight, i.p.). <i>Gja1</i> promoter methylation was analyzed by BSP and MSP, while Dnmt1 enrichment was assessed by chromatin immunoprecipitation. Cx43 expression and localization were examined by qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence, together with electrophysiological and histological analyses. MIRI was associated with Dnmt1 upregulation and nuclear enrichment, accompanied by altered methylation signals at selected CpG sites within the examined <i>Gja1</i> promoter region and transcriptional repression. These changes coincided with reduced Cx43 expression, altered subcellular localization, impaired electrical conduction and increased arrhythmia susceptibility. Pretreatment with 5-Aza partially attenuated <i>Gja1</i> promoter methylation signals and preserved Cx43 expression and localization during subsequent MIRI. These findings support an association between Dnmt1 enrichment, altered<i>Gja1</i>promoter CpG methylation, and Cx43 remodeling under reperfusion stress, suggesting that methylation-related epigenetic regulation may participate in Gja1 transcriptional responses during MIRI. Further temporal and gene-specific validation will be required to establish the kinetics and causal specificity of this pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":11767,"journal":{"name":"Epigenetics","volume":"21 1","pages":"2694817"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13336278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148367357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dynamics of an SEIRV endemic model: effects of reinfection. SEIRV地方性模型的动力学:再感染的影响。
IF 2.7 4区 数学
Journal of Biological Dynamics Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-08-08 DOI: 10.1080/17513758.2026.2713881
Aditya Khan, Lin Wang, Juxin Liu, Momiao Xiong
{"title":"Dynamics of an SEIRV endemic model: effects of reinfection.","authors":"Aditya Khan, Lin Wang, Juxin Liu, Momiao Xiong","doi":"10.1080/17513758.2026.2713881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17513758.2026.2713881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The threshold interpretation of <math><msub><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></math> can fail to describe elimination in epidemic models with imperfect vaccination and reinfection. We study an SEIRV model in which vaccinated individuals remain partially susceptible and recovered individuals may be reinfected. The main novelty is an explicit threshold account of how reinfection can sustain endemic equilibria even when the vaccinated-population reproduction number satisfies <math><mrow><msub><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn></msub><mo><</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></math>. We derive the disease-free equilibrium, <math><msub><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></math>, and a sufficient condition for convergence to the disease-free state, showing why local disease-free stability and global elimination are distinct. We reduce the endemic-equilibrium problem to a scalar equation and identify a reinfection threshold <math><msubsup><mi>β</mi><mn>2</mn><mo>∗</mo></msubsup></math> determining the local direction of bifurcation at <math><mrow><msub><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></math>. When <math><mrow><msub><mi>β</mi><mn>2</mn></msub><mo>></mo><msubsup><mi>β</mi><mn>2</mn><mo>∗</mo></msubsup></mrow></math>, we prove a lower critical threshold <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn><mi>C</mi></msubsup><mo><</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></math> separating elimination from subcritical endemic persistence. We also give an efficient-vaccine approximation and general numerical algorithm for computing <math><msubsup><mi>R</mi><mn>0</mn><mi>C</mi></msubsup></math>. Simulations using an illustrative Omicron-era parameterisation show how these thresholds organise the model dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":48809,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Dynamics","volume":"20 1","pages":"2713881"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148698048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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