{"title":"Digital in-line holographic microscopy for label-free identification and tracking of biological cells.","authors":"Jihwan Kim, Sang Joon Lee","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00541-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00541-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Digital in-line holographic microscopy (DIHM) is a non-invasive, real-time, label-free technique that captures three-dimensional (3D) positional, orientational, and morphological information from digital holographic images of living biological cells. Unlike conventional microscopies, the DIHM technique enables precise measurements of dynamic behaviors exhibited by living cells within a 3D volume. This review outlines the fundamental principles and comprehensive digital image processing procedures employed in DIHM-based cell tracking methods. In addition, recent applications of DIHM technique for label-free identification and digital tracking of various motile biological cells, including human blood cells, spermatozoa, diseased cells, and unicellular microorganisms, are thoroughly examined. Leveraging artificial intelligence has significantly enhanced both the speed and accuracy of digital image processing for cell tracking and identification. The quantitative data on cell morphology and dynamics captured by DIHM can effectively elucidate the underlying mechanisms governing various microbial behaviors and contribute to the accumulation of diagnostic databases and the development of clinical treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"38"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11170804/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141311107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
An-Fu Deng, Fu-Xiao Wang, Si-Cheng Wang, Ying-Ze Zhang, Long Bai, Jia-Can Su
{"title":"Bone-organ axes: bidirectional crosstalk.","authors":"An-Fu Deng, Fu-Xiao Wang, Si-Cheng Wang, Ying-Ze Zhang, Long Bai, Jia-Can Su","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00540-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00540-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In addition to its recognized role in providing structural support, bone plays a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and balance of various organs by secreting specific cytokines (also known as osteokines). This reciprocal influence extends to these organs modulating bone homeostasis and development, although this aspect has yet to be systematically reviewed. This review aims to elucidate this bidirectional crosstalk, with a particular focus on the role of osteokines. Additionally, it presents a unique compilation of evidence highlighting the critical function of extracellular vesicles (EVs) within bone-organ axes for the first time. Moreover, it explores the implications of this crosstalk for designing and implementing bone-on-chips and assembloids, underscoring the importance of comprehending these interactions for advancing physiologically relevant in vitro models. Consequently, this review establishes a robust theoretical foundation for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to the bone-organ axis from the perspective of cytokines, EVs, hormones, and metabolites.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"37"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11167910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141311106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genome-wide enhancer RNA profiling adds molecular links between genetic variation and human cancers.","authors":"Yi-Min Cai, Ze-Qun Lu, Bin Li, Jin-Yu Huang, Ming Zhang, Can Chen, Lin-Yun Fan, Qian-Ying Ma, Chun-Yi He, Shuo-Ni Chen, Yuan Jiang, Yan-Min Li, Cai-Bo Ning, Fu-Wei Zhang, Wen-Zhuo Wang, Yi-Zhuo Liu, Heng Zhang, Meng Jin, Xiao-Yang Wang, Jin-Xin Han, Zhen Xiong, Ming Cai, Chao-Qun Huang, Xiao-Jun Yang, Xu Zhu, Ying Zhu, Xiao-Ping Miao, Shao-Kai Zhang, Yong-Chang Wei, Jian-Bo Tian","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00539-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00539-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dysregulation of enhancer transcription occurs in multiple cancers. Enhancer RNAs (eRNAs) are transcribed products from enhancers that play critical roles in transcriptional control. Characterizing the genetic basis of eRNA expression may elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying cancers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Initially, a comprehensive analysis of eRNA quantitative trait loci (eRNAQTLs) was performed in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), and functional features were characterized using multi-omics data. To establish the first eRNAQTL profiles for colorectal cancer (CRC) in China, epigenomic data were used to define active enhancers, which were subsequently integrated with transcription and genotyping data from 154 paired CRC samples. Finally, large-scale case-control studies (34,585 cases and 69,544 controls) were conducted along with multipronged experiments to investigate the potential mechanisms by which candidate eRNAQTLs affect CRC risk.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 300,112 eRNAQTLs were identified across 30 different cancer types, which exert their influence on eRNA transcription by modulating chromatin status, binding affinity to transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins. These eRNAQTLs were found to be significantly enriched in cancer risk loci, explaining a substantial proportion of cancer heritability. Additionally, tumor-specific eRNAQTLs exhibited high responsiveness to the development of cancer. Moreover, the target genes of these eRNAs were associated with dysregulated signaling pathways and immune cell infiltration in cancer, highlighting their potential as therapeutic targets. Furthermore, multiple ethnic population studies have confirmed that an eRNAQTL rs3094296-T variant decreases the risk of CRC in populations from China (OR = 0.91, 95%CI 0.88-0.95, P = 2.92 × 10<sup>-7</sup>) and Europe (OR = 0.92, 95%CI 0.88-0.95, P = 4.61 × 10<sup>-6</sup>). Mechanistically, rs3094296 had an allele-specific effect on the transcription of the eRNA ENSR00000155786, which functioned as a transcriptional activator promoting the expression of its target gene SENP7. These two genes synergistically suppressed tumor cell proliferation. Our curated list of variants, genes, and drugs has been made available in CancereRNAQTL ( http://canernaqtl.whu.edu.cn/#/ ) to serve as an informative resource for advancing this field.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings underscore the significance of eRNAQTLs in transcriptional regulation and disease heritability, pinpointing the potential of eRNA-based therapeutic strategies in cancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"36"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11165858/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141306281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xian-Bin Zhang, Yi-Bao Fan, Rui Jing, Mikiyas Amare Getu, Wan-Ying Chen, Wei Zhang, Hong-Xia Dong, Tikam Chand Dakal, Akhtar Hayat, Hua-Jun Cai, Milad Ashrafizadeh, A M Abd El-Aty, Ahmet Hacimuftuoglu, Peng Liu, Tian-Feng Li, Gautam Sethi, Kwang Seok Ahn, Yavuz Nuri Ertas, Min-Jiang Chen, Jian-Song Ji, Li Ma, Peng Gong
{"title":"Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: current development, challenges, and clinical perspectives.","authors":"Xian-Bin Zhang, Yi-Bao Fan, Rui Jing, Mikiyas Amare Getu, Wan-Ying Chen, Wei Zhang, Hong-Xia Dong, Tikam Chand Dakal, Akhtar Hayat, Hua-Jun Cai, Milad Ashrafizadeh, A M Abd El-Aty, Ahmet Hacimuftuoglu, Peng Liu, Tian-Feng Li, Gautam Sethi, Kwang Seok Ahn, Yavuz Nuri Ertas, Min-Jiang Chen, Jian-Song Ji, Li Ma, Peng Gong","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00535-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00535-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are highly heterogeneous and potentially malignant tumors arising from secretory cells of the neuroendocrine system. Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) are the most common subtype of NENs. Historically, GEP-NENs have been regarded as infrequent and slow-growing malignancies; however, recent data have demonstrated that the worldwide prevalence and incidence of GEP-NENs have increased exponentially over the last three decades. In addition, an increasing number of studies have proven that GEP-NENs result in a limited life expectancy. These findings suggested that the natural biology of GEP-NENs is more aggressive than commonly assumed. Therefore, there is an urgent need for advanced researches focusing on the diagnosis and management of patients with GEP-NENs. In this review, we have summarized the limitations and recent advancements in our comprehension of the epidemiology, clinical presentations, pathology, molecular biology, diagnosis, and treatment of GEP-NETs to identify factors contributing to delays in diagnosis and timely treatment of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"35"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11149301/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141248357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in the isolation, cultivation, and identification of gut microbes.","authors":"Meng-Qi Xu, Fei Pan, Li-Hua Peng, Yun-Sheng Yang","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00534-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00534-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gut microbiome is closely associated with human health and the development of diseases. Isolating, characterizing, and identifying gut microbes are crucial for research on the gut microbiome and essential for advancing our understanding and utilization of it. Although culture-independent approaches have been developed, a pure culture is required for in-depth analysis of disease mechanisms and the development of biotherapy strategies. Currently, microbiome research faces the challenge of expanding the existing database of culturable gut microbiota and rapidly isolating target microorganisms. This review examines the advancements in gut microbe isolation and cultivation techniques, such as culturomics, droplet microfluidics, phenotypic and genomics selection, and membrane diffusion. Furthermore, we evaluate the progress made in technology for identifying gut microbes considering both non-targeted and targeted strategies. The focus of future research in gut microbial culturomics is expected to be on high-throughput, automation, and integration. Advancements in this field may facilitate strain-level investigation into the mechanisms underlying diseases related to gut microbiota.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"34"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11145792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peng Lin, Yi-Bo Gan, Jian He, Si-En Lin, Jian-Kun Xu, Liang Chang, Li-Ming Zhao, Jun Zhu, Liang Zhang, Sha Huang, Ou Hu, Ying-Bo Wang, Huai-Jian Jin, Yang-Yang Li, Pu-Lin Yan, Lin Chen, Jian-Xin Jiang, Peng Liu
{"title":"Advancing skeletal health and disease research with single-cell RNA sequencing.","authors":"Peng Lin, Yi-Bo Gan, Jian He, Si-En Lin, Jian-Kun Xu, Liang Chang, Li-Ming Zhao, Jun Zhu, Liang Zhang, Sha Huang, Ou Hu, Ying-Bo Wang, Huai-Jian Jin, Yang-Yang Li, Pu-Lin Yan, Lin Chen, Jian-Xin Jiang, Peng Liu","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00538-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00538-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Orthopedic conditions have emerged as global health concerns, impacting approximately 1.7 billion individuals worldwide. However, the limited understanding of the underlying pathological processes at the cellular and molecular level has hindered the development of comprehensive treatment options for these disorders. The advent of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technology has revolutionized biomedical research by enabling detailed examination of cellular and molecular diversity. Nevertheless, investigating mechanisms at the single-cell level in highly mineralized skeletal tissue poses technical challenges. In this comprehensive review, we present a streamlined approach to obtaining high-quality single cells from skeletal tissue and provide an overview of existing scRNA-seq technologies employed in skeletal studies along with practical bioinformatic analysis pipelines. By utilizing these methodologies, crucial insights into the developmental dynamics, maintenance of homeostasis, and pathological processes involved in spine, joint, bone, muscle, and tendon disorders have been uncovered. Specifically focusing on the joint diseases of degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis using scRNA-seq has provided novel insights and a more nuanced comprehension. These findings have paved the way for discovering novel therapeutic targets that offer potential benefits to patients suffering from diverse skeletal disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"33"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11138034/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141180084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bo-Hao Liu, Chen-Zhen Xu, Yi Liu, Zi-Long Lu, Ting-Lv Fu, Guo-Rui Li, Yu Deng, Guo-Qing Luo, Song Ding, Ning Li, Qing Geng
{"title":"Mitochondrial quality control in human health and disease","authors":"Bo-Hao Liu, Chen-Zhen Xu, Yi Liu, Zi-Long Lu, Ting-Lv Fu, Guo-Rui Li, Yu Deng, Guo-Qing Luo, Song Ding, Ning Li, Qing Geng","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00536-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00536-5","url":null,"abstract":"Mitochondria, the most crucial energy-generating organelles in eukaryotic cells, play a pivotal role in regulating energy metabolism. However, their significance extends beyond this, as they are also indispensable in vital life processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, immune responses, and redox balance. In response to various physiological signals or external stimuli, a sophisticated mitochondrial quality control (MQC) mechanism has evolved, encompassing key processes like mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial dynamics, and mitophagy, which have garnered increasing attention from researchers to unveil their specific molecular mechanisms. In this review, we present a comprehensive summary of the primary mechanisms and functions of key regulators involved in major components of MQC. Furthermore, the critical physiological functions regulated by MQC and its diverse roles in the progression of various systemic diseases have been described in detail. We also discuss agonists or antagonists targeting MQC, aiming to explore potential therapeutic and research prospects by enhancing MQC to stabilize mitochondrial function.","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141167518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liu-Xi Chu, Wen-Jia Wang, Xin-Pei Gu, Ping Wu, Chen Gao, Quan Zhang, Jia Wu, Da-Wei Jiang, Jun-Qing Huang, Xin-Wang Ying, Jia-Men Shen, Yi Jiang, Li-Hua Luo, Jun-Peng Xu, Yi-Bo Ying, Hao-Man Chen, Ao Fang, Zun-Yong Feng, Shu-Hong An, Xiao-Kun Li, Zhou-Guang Wang
{"title":"Spatiotemporal multi-omics: exploring molecular landscapes in aging and regenerative medicine.","authors":"Liu-Xi Chu, Wen-Jia Wang, Xin-Pei Gu, Ping Wu, Chen Gao, Quan Zhang, Jia Wu, Da-Wei Jiang, Jun-Qing Huang, Xin-Wang Ying, Jia-Men Shen, Yi Jiang, Li-Hua Luo, Jun-Peng Xu, Yi-Bo Ying, Hao-Man Chen, Ao Fang, Zun-Yong Feng, Shu-Hong An, Xiao-Kun Li, Zhou-Guang Wang","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00537-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00537-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aging and regeneration represent complex biological phenomena that have long captivated the scientific community. To fully comprehend these processes, it is essential to investigate molecular dynamics through a lens that encompasses both spatial and temporal dimensions. Conventional omics methodologies, such as genomics and transcriptomics, have been instrumental in identifying critical molecular facets of aging and regeneration. However, these methods are somewhat limited, constrained by their spatial resolution and their lack of capacity to dynamically represent tissue alterations. The advent of emerging spatiotemporal multi-omics approaches, encompassing transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics, furnishes comprehensive insights into these intricate molecular dynamics. These sophisticated techniques facilitate accurate delineation of molecular patterns across an array of cells, tissues, and organs, thereby offering an in-depth understanding of the fundamental mechanisms at play. This review meticulously examines the significance of spatiotemporal multi-omics in the realms of aging and regeneration research. It underscores how these methodologies augment our comprehension of molecular dynamics, cellular interactions, and signaling pathways. Initially, the review delineates the foundational principles underpinning these methods, followed by an evaluation of their recent applications within the field. The review ultimately concludes by addressing the prevailing challenges and projecting future advancements in the field. Indubitably, spatiotemporal multi-omics are instrumental in deciphering the complexities inherent in aging and regeneration, thus charting a course toward potential therapeutic innovations.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"31"},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11129507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"P. gingivalis in oral-prostate axis exacerbates benign prostatic hyperplasia via IL-6/IL-6R pathway.","authors":"Shuang-Ying Wang, Yi Cai, Xiao Hu, Fei Li, Xin-Hang Qian, Ling-Yun Xia, Bo Gao, Lan Wu, Wen-Zhong Xie, Jia-Min Gu, Tong Deng, Cong Zhu, Hai-Chang Jia, Wan-Qi Peng, Jiao Huang, Cheng Fang, Xian-Tao Zeng","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00533-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00533-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common disease in elderly men. There is increasing evidence that periodontitis increases the risk of BPH, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the role and mechanism of the key periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) in the development of BPH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The subgingival plaque (Sp) and prostatic fluid (Pf) of patients with BPH concurrent periodontitis were extracted and cultured for 16S rDNA sequencing. Ligature-induced periodontitis, testosterone-induced BPH and the composite models in rats were established. The P. gingivalis and its toxic factor P. gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (P.g-LPS) were injected into the ventral lobe of prostate in rats to simulate its colonization of prostate. P.g-LPS was used to construct the prostate cell infection model for mechanism exploration.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>P. gingivalis, Streptococcus oralis, Capnocytophaga ochracea and other oral pathogens were simultaneously detected in the Pf and Sp of patients with BPH concurrent periodontitis, and the average relative abundance of P. gingivalis was found to be the highest. P. gingivalis was detected in both Pf and Sp in 62.5% of patients. Simultaneous periodontitis and BPH synergistically aggravated prostate histological changes. P. gingivalis and P.g-LPS infection could induce obvious hyperplasia of the prostate epithelium and stroma (epithelial thickness was 2.97- and 3.08-fold that of control group, respectively), and increase of collagen fibrosis (3.81- and 5.02-fold that of control group, respectively). P. gingivalis infection promoted prostate cell proliferation, inhibited apoptosis, and upregulated the expression of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6; 4.47-fold), interleukin-6 receptor-α (IL-6Rα; 5.74-fold) and glycoprotein 130 (gp130; 4.47-fold) in prostatic tissue. P.g-LPS could significantly inhibit cell apoptosis, promote mitosis and proliferation of cells. P.g-LPS activates the Akt pathway through IL-6/IL-6Rα/gp130 complex, which destroys the imbalance between proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cells, induces BPH.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>P. gingivalis was abundant in the Pf of patients with BPH concurrent periodontitis. P. gingivalis infection can promote BPH, which may affect the progression of BPH via inflammation and the Akt signaling pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"30"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11103868/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141065962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biomaterials science and surface engineering strategies for dental peri-implantitis management.","authors":"Ya-Meng Yu, Yu-Pu Lu, Ting Zhang, Yu-Feng Zheng, Yun-Song Liu, Dan-Dan Xia","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00532-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00532-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peri-implantitis is a bacterial infection that causes soft tissue inflammatory lesions and alveolar bone resorption, ultimately resulting in implant failure. Dental implants for clinical use barely have antibacterial properties, and bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on the dental implants are major causes of peri-implantitis. Treatment strategies such as mechanical debridement and antibiotic therapy have been used to remove dental plaque. However, it is particularly important to prevent the occurrence of peri-implantitis rather than treatment. Therefore, the current research spot has focused on improving the antibacterial properties of dental implants, such as the construction of specific micro-nano surface texture, the introduction of diverse functional coatings, or the application of materials with intrinsic antibacterial properties. The aforementioned antibacterial surfaces can be incorporated with bioactive molecules, metallic nanoparticles, or other functional components to further enhance the osteogenic properties and accelerate the healing process. In this review, we summarize the recent developments in biomaterial science and the modification strategies applied to dental implants to inhibit biofilm formation and facilitate bone-implant integration. Furthermore, we summarized the obstacles existing in the process of laboratory research to reach the clinic products, and propose corresponding directions for future developments and research perspectives, so that to provide insights into the rational design and construction of dental implants with the aim to balance antibacterial efficacy, biological safety, and osteogenic property.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"29"},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11089802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}