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Inorg Chem ; 2024 Sep 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39250883

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Regulation of the two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) emission intensity and wavelength of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystals with similar constitutions presents a significant challenge. In this study, two MOFs, Zn-BTPPA and Cd3-BTPPA, were constructed using tetrakis(1,1'-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid)-1,4-benzenediamine (H4BTPPA) as the organic ligand and mononuclear Zn and trinuclear Cd3 inorganic nodes, respectively. The incorporation of H4BTPPA within the MOF structures enables effective TPEF emission in both Zn-BTPPA and Cd3-BTPPA. The TPEF results show that Zn-BTPPA and Cd3-BTPPA exhibited strong emissions at 523 and 463 nm, respectively, when excited with a 780 nm laser. Moreover, Zn-BTPPA and Cd3-BTPPA exhibited much higher two-photon absorption cross sections, approximately 4.9 and 5.2 times higher than that of the reported dinuclear MOF, Cd2-BTPPA, with a similar composition, respectively. With different inorganic nodes, the stacking of chromophores, π···π interactions, and ligand geometry were found to correlate with the enhanced TPEF in Cd3-BTPPA and the blue-shifted TPEF in Zn-BTPPA. This work serves as an inspiration for designing efficient TPEF MOF materials based on the structure-property relationship.

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Commun Chem ; 7(1): 201, 2024 Sep 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39251816

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Multi-functional cysteine-targeting covalent warheads possess significant therapeutic potential in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Herein, we present novel unsaturated and asymmetric ketone (oxazolinosene) scaffolds that selectively conjugate cysteine residues of peptides and bovine serum albumin under normal physiological conditions. This unsaturated saccharide depletes GSH in NCI-H1299 cells, leading to anti-tumor effects in vitro. The acetyl group of the ketal moiety on the saccharide ring can be converted to other carboxylic acids in a one-pot synthesis. In this way, the loaded acid can be click-released during cysteine conjugation, making the oxazolinosene a potential multifunctional therapeutic agent. The reaction kinetic model for oxazolinosene conjugation to GSH is well established and was used to evaluate oxazolinosene reactivity. The aforementioned oxazolinosenes were stereoselectively synthesized via a one-step reaction of nitriles with saccharides and conveniently converted into a series of α, ß-unsaturated ketone N-glycosides as prevalent synthetic building blocks. The reaction mechanisms of oxazolinosene synthesis were investigated through calculations and validated with control experiments. Overall, these oxazolinosenes can be easily synthesized and developed as cysteine-targeted covalent warheads carrying useful click-releasing groups.

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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; : e202410978, 2024 Sep 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39287021

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Efficient and stable bifunctional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts are urgently needed to unlock the full potential of zinc-air batteries (ZABs). High-valence oxides (HVOs) and high entropy oxides (HEOs) are suitable candidates for their optimal electronic structures and stability but suffer from demanding synthesis. Here, a low-cost fluorine-lodged high-valent high-entropy layered double hydroxide (HV-HE-LDH) (FeCoNi2F4(OH)4) is conveniently prepared through multi-ions co-precipitation, where F- are firmly embedded into the individual hydroxide layers. Spectroscopic detections and theoretical simulations reveal high valent metal cations are obtained in FeCoNi2F4(OH)4, which enlarge the energy band overlap between metal 3d and O 2p, enhancing the electronic conductivity and charge transfer, thus affording high intrinsic OER catalytic activity. More importantly, the strengthened metal-oxygen (M-O) bonds and stable octahedral geometry (M-O(F)6) in FeCoNi2F4(OH)4 prevent structural reorganization, rendering long-term catalytic stability. Furthermore, an efficient three-phase reaction interface with fast oxygen transportation was constructed, significantly improving the ORR activity. ZABs assembled with FeCoNi2F4(OH)4@HCC (hydrophobic carbon cloth) cathodes deliver a top performance with high round-trip energy efficiency (60.6% at 10 mA cm-2) and long-term stability (efficiency remains at 58.8% after 1050 charge-discharge cycles).

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Microbiol Spectr ; : e0076924, 2024 Sep 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39269208

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To explore the influence of storage temperature and time on the stability of different concentrations of hepatitis C virus nucleic acid (HCV RNA) samples and to provide data reference for laboratory quality control. Serum samples of 10 patients with HCV RNA detection quantitation of 106-108 IU/mL were collected. The samples of each patient were diluted into three concentrations: high, medium, and low. Then the samples of each concentration were divided into 21, which were divided into three groups according to the storage conditions of -20°C, 4°C, and 25°C, with seven samples in each group. The samples were selected from each group for quantitative detection of HCV RNA on day 0, day 1, day 3, day 5, day 7, day 14, and day 30. The results of each concentration and storage temperature sample remained stable within 5 days. Based on the mixed-effect linear model, the main effects of temperature, time, and concentration were statistically significant (P < 0.01). There was an interaction effect between concentration and time (P = 0.0448), and there was also an interaction effect between temperature and time (P < 0.01). There was no interaction effect between concentration and temperature (P = 0.11) or between concentration, temperature, and time (P = 0.90). The results of serum samples with different concentrations of the HCV RNA remained stable within 5 days. The lower the initial concentration of HCV RNA serum sample, the worse the stability; the higher the storage temperature, the worse the stability. If conditions permit, the laboratory should store such samples at -20°C. IMPORTANCE: Previously, there were few reports about the influence of different concentrations of sample nucleic acid on the stability of samples at various temperatures and times in various literatures. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the influence of concentration factors on the stability of samples and test results at different storage times and temperatures. This study took the concentration of hepatitis C virus nucleic acid as the research object to further understand the stability of hepatitis C virus nucleic acid test samples under various storage conditions, to provide data reference for the treatment of hepatitis C virus nucleic acid and RNA test samples before clinical laboratory test, and provide guidance and help for the improvement of laboratory quality control.

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Inflammation ; 2024 Sep 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39269669

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Chronic inflammation in the salivary glands (SG) often triggers epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), leading to the loss of acinar function and promoting fibrosis. This study explores the role of Metformin in mitigating partial EMT in SG inflammation. In vitro, human salivary gland epithelial cells (hSGECs) were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and Metformin. EMT markers and the PI3K/Akt/GSK3ß/Snail signaling axis were assessed using RNA-seq and Western blot analysis. In vivo, a Wharton's duct ligation rat model was employed to mimic chronic sialadenitis (CS). Nine Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: Control, Ligation and Ligation + Metformin groups, with three rats per group. After ductal ligation, the Ligation + Metformin group received 100 mg/kg of Metformin via intragastric administration, while the Control and Ligation groups received an equivalent saline every 24 h. Histological analysis, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining were conducted to evaluate acinar morphology, EMT, and the PI3K/Akt/GSK3ß/Snail signaling axis. The results showed that in CS tissues, atrophied acinar cells underwent partial EMT. In vitro, Metformin reversed LPS-induced EMT in hSGECs. RNA-seq and Western blot revealed that Metformin achieved this effect by targeting the PI3K/Akt/GSK3ß/Snail signaling axis (P < 0.01). In ductal ligation models, Metformin treatment restored ligation-induced acinar damage and functional loss (P < 0.01). Further histological evidence supported that Metformin mitigated EMT by inhibiting inflammatory activation of PI3K/Akt/GSK3ß/Snail signaling axis (P < 0.01). In conclusion, Metformin alleviates partial EMT in SG inflammation by targeting the PI3K/Akt/GSK3ß/Snail signaling axis, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic strategy for SG inflammation.

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J Virol Methods ; 330: 115031, 2024 Sep 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39255871

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Feline caliciviruses can cause oral and upper respiratory tract infections in cats. However, a virulent and systemic feline calicivirus (VS-FCV) variant implicated in multisystem lesions and death in cats has emerged recently. To date, the mechanism underlying virulence variations in VS-FCV remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to provide a tool for exploring genetic variation in VS-FCV, by constructing an infectious clone of VS-FCV SH/2014. First, a full-length cDNA molecular clone of VS-FCV SH/2014 strain, which contains an Xba I recognition site generated by mutating one base (A→T) as a genetic marker, was constructed using the circular polymerase extension reaction (CPER) method. Second, the full-length cDNA clone was introduced into Crandell-Rees feline kidney cells using liposomes to rescue recombinant VS-FCV SH/2014 (rVS-FCV SH/2014). Third, the rescued viruses were identified by real-time PCR, immunofluorescence assay, western blotting, and electron microscopy. The full-length cDNA molecular clone of the VS-FCV SH/2014 strain was successfully constructed and that rVS-FCV SH/2014 could be rescued efficiently. rVS-FCV SH/2014 had the expected genetic markers and morphology and growth characteristics similar to those of the parental virus. The reverse genetics system provides a research platform for future studies on VS-FCV genetic variation and pathogenesis.

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Heliyon ; 10(17): e37008, 2024 Sep 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39281565

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Material design is essential for the development and preparation of new materials. In this paper, a new two-dimensional heterostructure material (B@Si) consisting of boronene and silicene is designed and used as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries in order to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries, and the structural properties, stability, electronic properties, and performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries are systematically investigated by first-principle calculations of the B@Si heterostructure. The results show that the B@Si heterostructure is energetically, thermodynamically and dynamically stable, and although the Dirac cone in the energy band structure of silicene disappears after the formation of the heterojunction, the overall electrical conductivity of the material improves considerably and the electron transport rate is faster. Due to the synergistic effect, Li has more stable adsorption sites and lower diffusion barriers than boronene and silicene in the B@Si heterostructure, higher theoretical specific capacity (1208 mAhg-1), and stronger mechanical properties (C11 = 296.6 N/m, C22 = 142.8 N/m). The volume expansion in the fully lithiated state is also only 8 %. These advantages indicate that B@Si heterostructures are good potential anode materials for high-performance Li-ion batteries.

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Front Microbiol ; 15: 1415237, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39286351

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Background: An escalating body of clinical trials and observational studies hints at a plausible link between gut flora and postpartum depression (PPD). The definitive causal dynamics between these two entities remain shrouded in ambiguity. Therefore, in this study, we employed the two-sample Mendelian randomization approach to ascertain the causal link between gut microbiota and PPD. Methods: Summary-level GWAS data related to the human gut microbiota were obtained from the international consortium MiBioGen and the Dutch Microbiome Project (species). For PPD, GWAS data were derived from the FinnGen biobank, consisting 57,604 cases and 596,601 controls. The inverse variance weighted method (IVW) as the cornerstone of our analytical approach. Subsequent to this, a comprehensive suite of tests for pleiotropy and heterogeneity were conducted to ensure the reliability and robustness of our findings. Results: We identified 12 bacterial taxa associated with the risk of PPD. Veillonellaceae, Ruminococcaceae UCG 011, Bifidobacterium adolescentis, Paraprevotella clara, Clostridium leptum, Eubacterium siraeum, Coprococcus catus exhibited an inversely associated with the risk of PPD. Alphaproteobacteria, Roseburia, FamilyXIIIAD3011group, Alistipes onderdonkii, Bilophila wadsworthia showed a positive correlation with the risk of PPD. Limitations: The GWAS data derived from the MiBioGen consortium, DMP, and FinnGen consortium, may introduce selection bias. Moreover, the data primarily originates from European populations, hence extrapolating these results to diverse populations should be approached with caution. The etiological factors behind PPD remain enigmatic, alluding to the existence of potential undisclosed confounders. Conclusion: Based on this MR analysis, we found a causal relationship between certain gut microbial communities and PPD. Future clinical studies can further explore the treatment of PPD through the combined use of microorganisms. This not only offers insights into the pathogenesis of PPD but also lays the foundation for utilizing gut microbiota as biotherapeutics in treating neurological disorders.

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Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis ; 19: 2023-2034, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39291240

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Background: There has been a growing body of research focusing on patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). However, the optimal blood pressure (BP) level for such patients remains insufficiently explored. This study aimed to investigate the associations between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and in-hospital mortality among ICU patients with both CHF and COPD. Methods: This retrospective cohort study enrolled 6309 patients from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. SBP was examined as both a continuous and categorical variable, with the primary outcome being in-hospital mortality. The investigation involved multivariable logistic regression, restricted cubic spline regression, and subgroup analysis to determine the relationship between SBP and mortality. Results: The cohort consisted of 6309 patients with concurrent CHF and COPD (3246 females and 3063 males), with an average age of 73.0 ± 12.5 years. The multivariate analysis revealed an inverse association between SBP and in-hospital mortality, both as a continuous variable (odds ratio = 0.99 [95% CI, 0.99~1]) and as a categorical variable (divided into quintiles). Restricted cubic spline analysis demonstrated an L-shaped relationship between SBP and mortality risk (P nonlinearity < 0.001), with an inflection point at 99.479 mmHg. Stratified analyses further supported the robustness of this correlation. Conclusion: The relationship between SBP and in-hospital mortality in patients with both CHF and COPD follows an L-shaped pattern, with an inflection point at approximately 99.479 mmHg.


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Presión Sanguínea , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Mortalidad Hospitalaria , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos , Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/mortalidad , Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/fisiopatología , Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/diagnóstico , Anciano , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/mortalidad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico , Persona de Mediana Edad , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores de Riesgo , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Bases de Datos Factuales , Pronóstico , Análisis Multivariante , Factores de Tiempo , Oportunidad Relativa , Modelos Logísticos , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Medición de Riesgo
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Dev Dyn ; 2024 Sep 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39291400

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BACKGROUND: A/J mice exhibited a severe hearing loss (HL) at juvenile stage. Up-to-date, studies on HL in A/J mice have mostly focused on the damage or dysfunction of hair cells (HCs), spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs), and stereocilia. We examined A/J mice at the early postnatal stage and found that the damage and the loss of outer hair cells (OHCs) are not severe enough to explain the profound HL observed at this age, which suggests that other cochlear defects may be responsible for HL. To better understand the mechanisms of early-onset HLin A/J mice, we characterized the pathology of the cochlea from postnatal day 3 to day 21. RESULTS: Our results showed defects in cochlear HC stereocilia and MET channel function as early as 3 days old. We also found abnormal localization and a significant reduction in the number of ribbon synapses in 2-week-old A/J mice. There are also abnormalities in the cochlear nerve innervation and terminal swellings in 3-week-old A/J mice. CONCLUSION: All of the abnormalities of cochlear existed in the A/J mice were identified in the juvenile stage and occurred before HCs or auditory nerve loss and was the initial pathological change. Our results suggest that developmental defects and subsequent cochlear degeneration are responsible for early-onset hearing loss in A/J mice.

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J Prev (2022) ; 2024 Sep 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39287743

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between direct health costs related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the level of physical activity in Chinese elderly people. In this longitudinal study, 410 people over 64 years old were selected from health centers. The direct health costs caused by NCDs were recorded on a weekly basis for a period of six months. Also, physical activity was measured using FitBit Flex2™ and as the number of daily steps as well as calories burned during this six month. The multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the predictors of direct health costs caused by NCDs as the dependent variable. Age, gender, marital status, education level, currently working, Fitbit steps and calories, and BMI were entered into the model as predictor variables to perform a stepwise regression analysis. Four variables of age, BMI, Fitbit steps and Fitbit calories were able to enter the regression model. The model explained 24.8% of the variability of direct health costs due to NCDs. The strongest predictor of health costs was Fitbit calories (B = - 2.113, t = - 4.807, p < 0.001), followed by BMI (B = 1.267, t = 3.482, p < 0.001), Fitbit steps (B = - 1.157, t = - 3.118, p < 0.001), and age (B = 1.115, t = 2.599, p < 0.001). It can be said that having regular physical activity can reduce health costs due to NCDs in Chinese older people.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 8171, 2024 Sep 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39289351

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T cell senescence alters the homeostasis of distinct T cell populations and results in decayed adaptive immune protection in older individuals, but a link between aging and dynamic T cell clone changes has not been made. Here, using a newly developed computational framework, Repertoire Functional Units (RFU), we investigate over 6500 publicly available TCR repertoire sequencing samples from multiple human cohorts and identify age-associated RFUs consistently across different cohorts. Quantification of RFU reduction with aging reveals accelerated loss under immunosuppressive conditions. Systematic analysis of age-associated RFUs in clinical samples manifests a potential link between these RFUs and improved clinical outcomes, such as lower ICU admission and reduced risk of complications, during acute viral infections. Finally, patients receiving bone marrow transplantation show a secondary expansion of the age-associated clones upon stem cell transfer from younger donors. Together, our results suggest the existence of a 'TCR clock' that could reflect the immune functions in aging populations.


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Envejecimiento , Receptores de Antígenos de Linfocitos T , Linfocitos T , Humanos , Receptores de Antígenos de Linfocitos T/metabolismo , Receptores de Antígenos de Linfocitos T/genética , Receptores de Antígenos de Linfocitos T/inmunología , Envejecimiento/inmunología , Anciano , Linfocitos T/inmunología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Trasplante de Médula Ósea , Masculino , Femenino , Senescencia Celular/inmunología , Adulto Joven , Anciano de 80 o más Años
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Acta Pharmacol Sin ; 2024 Sep 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39289547

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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is distinguished by its aggressive malignancy, limited treatment avenues and a tendency towards chemotherapy resistance, underscoring the critical need for advanced research to uncover new therapeutic approaches. Stress granules (SGs) that is implicated in cellular self-protection mechanism, along with its associated family molecules have shown pro-cancer effects and are closely related to tumor chemotherapy resistance. In this study we investigated the relationship between Ras GTPase-activating protein-binding proteins 2 (G3BP2), a core component of SGs, and the malignancy of PDAC as well as its resistance to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine. Analyzing TCGA dataset revealed that the expression of G3BP1 and G3BP2 was significantly upregulated in PDAC compared with adjacent normal pancreatic tissues, and the high expression of G3BP2 rather than G3BP1 was significantly associated with poorer overall survival (OS) in PDAC patients. We demonstrated that knockdown of G3BP2 inhibited the proliferation and invasion of PANC-1 and CFPAC-1 cells in vitro and in vivo. By analyzing the differentially expressed genes in G3BP2 knockdown and overexpressed PANC-1 cells, we identified DKC1 that was associated with RNA stability and regulation as the target of G3BP2. We demonstrated that G3BP2 bound to PDIA3 mRNA and recruited them into SGs, increasing the stability of PDIA3 mRNA and attenuating its translation efficiency, thereby promoting DKC1 expression. Furthermore, DKC1 could bind to hENT mRNA and inhibited its expression, which enhanced gemcitabine resistance of PDAC. Therefore, we propose a novel mechanism wherein G3BP2 facilitates PDAC's resistance to chemotherapy by modulating PDIA3-DKC1-hENT in a SGs-dependent way, suggesting G3BP2 SGs a protentional therapeutic target for the treatment in PDAC.

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BMC Cancer ; 24(1): 1157, 2024 Sep 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39289651

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The innate immune system is the first responder to infectious agents, cellular debris, and cancerous growths. This system plays critical roles in the antitumor immune responses by boosting and priming T cell-mediated cytotoxicity but is understudied due to the complexity and redundancy of its various downstream signaling cascades. We utilized a mathematical tool to holistically quantify innate immune signaling cascades and immunophenotype over 8,000 tumors from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). We found that innate immune activation was predictive of patient mortality in a subset of cancers. Further analysis identified PHF genes as transcripts that were associated with genomic stability and innate activation. Knockdown of PHF gene transcripts in vitro led to an increase in cell death and IFNB1 expression in a cGAS-dependent manner, validating PHF genes as potential anti-tumor targets. We also found an association between innate immune activation and both tumor immunogenicity and intratumor microbes, which highlights the versatility of this model. In conclusion, interrogating activation of innate immune signaling cascades demonstrated the importance of studying innate signaling in cancer and broadened the search for new therapeutic adjuvants.


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Genómica , Inmunidad Innata , Neoplasias , Transducción de Señal , Microambiente Tumoral , Humanos , Inmunidad Innata/genética , Microambiente Tumoral/inmunología , Microambiente Tumoral/genética , Neoplasias/inmunología , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/patología , Genómica/métodos , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica
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Plants (Basel) ; 13(17)2024 Sep 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39273941

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Variations in the cadmium (Cd) accumulation and root characteristics of different genotypes of rice during three developmental periods of dry cultivation were investigated in pot experiments in which two levels of Cd were added to the soil (0 and 10 mg kg-1). The results show that the Cd concentration in each organ of the different rice genotypes decreased in both the order of roots > shoots > grains and during the three developmental periods in the order of the maturity stage > booting stage > tillering stage. The lowest bioaccumulation factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) were found in Yunjing37 (YJ37) under Cd stress. At maturity, Cd stress inhibited the root length of Dianheyou34 (DHY34) the most and that of Dianheyou 918 (DHY918) the least, also affecting the root volume of DHY34 and Dianheyou615 (DHY615) the most and that of YJ37 and Yiyou 673 (YY673) the least; the inhibition rates were 41.80, 5.09, 40.95, and 10.51%, respectively. The exodermis showed the greatest thickening in YY673 and the lowest thickening in DHY615, while the endodermis showed the opposite result. The rates of change were 16.48, 2.45, 5.10, and 8.49%, respectively. The stele diameter of DHY615 decreased the most, and that of YY673 decreased the least, while the secondary xylem area showed the opposite result; the rates of change were -21.50, -14.29, -5.86, and -26.35%, respectively. Under Cd stress treatment at maturity, iron plaque was extracted using the dithionite-citrate-bicarbonate (DCB) method. The concentration of iron (DCB-Fe) was highest in YJ37, and the concentration of cadmium (DCB-Cd) was lowest in DHY34. YJ37 was screened as a low Cd-accumulating variety. The concentration of available Cd in the rhizosphere soil, iron plaque, root morphology, and anatomy affect Cd accumulation in rice with genotypic differences. Our screening of Cd-accumulating rice varieties provides a basis for the dry cultivation of rice in areas with high background values of Cd in order to avoid the health risks of Cd intake.

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Polymers (Basel) ; 16(17)2024 Aug 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39274107

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This article provides an in-depth exploration of the current state of research in microwave-absorbing composite materials, juxtaposing the status quo of coating type and structurally reinforced resin-based composites, with a particular emphasis on the latter's structural and performance superiority. It succinctly elucidates the mechanisms of electromagnetic shielding, as well as the conditions and underlying principles that govern the absorption of microwaves by composite materials. The review continues by dissecting the strategies for enhancing the microwave-absorption capabilities of resin-based composites, including the classification of absorbents, absorbent selection, and an overview of structural design innovations in microwave-absorbing materials. Structural wave-absorbing composites are manufactured by combining different types of resin matrices, absorbers, reinforcing fibers and construction methods. The interactions between these components are scrutinized to reveal how each contributes to the overall performance of the composite. We spotlight the unique construction methods and the intricate relationship between structure and performance in structurally reinforced composites, offering insights into the optimization strategies for composite-material absorption characteristics. Concluding with a forward-looking perspective, the article contemplates the burgeoning potential and future applications of fiber-reinforced resin-based microwave-absorbing composites, setting the stage for a new era in material science and technology.

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Environ Pollut ; 362: 124932, 2024 Sep 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39260543

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Bisphenols constitute a diverse group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that impact hormone activity. Bisphenol F (BPF) is commonly used as a substitute for Bisphenol A (BPA). The disruption of the immune system by EDCs during embryonic brain development has been suggested as a plausible factor to neurodevelopmental disorders. We investigated the neurotoxic effects of perinatal exposure to BPF on offspring mice. Female mice were exposed to BPF through their drinking water on day 0.5 of pregnancy, and this exposure continued until the offspring mice were weaned, throughout the perinatal period. Our findings revealed that exposure to BPF hindered both growth and neurodevelopment in offspring mice, with a more pronounced effect observed in males. Additionally, transcriptomic analysis was conducted on the brains of male offspring mice exposed to high doses of BPF. In summary, our study indicates that perinatal exposure to BPF results in neurodevelopmental impairments in male offspring mice, linked to oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and immune dysregulation. These findings underscore that BPF may not be a safe substitute for BPA. Thus, there is a pressing need to reevaluate the current regulation of BPF.

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BMC Infect Dis ; 24(1): 953, 2024 Sep 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39261752

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the nine most widely studied Vonoprazan (VPZ)-based treatment regimens along with traditional Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based treatment regimens in eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. DESIGN: Through searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, we exclusively included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to investigate the efficacy of VPZ-based and PPI-based therapies for H. pylori infection. The included studies were evaluated for methodological quality using the Cochrane bias risk assessment tool, and the data analysis software was used to analyze the data accordingly. RESULTS: The RCTs were collected from the earliest available date up to August 2023. Twenty-one RCTs were included, with a total sample size of 5481. The results of the network meta-analysis showed that the eradication rate of the VPZ-based quadruple 14-day (VPZ-Q14) treatment regimen in Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis was the highest (SUCRA: 0.874); The eradication rate of the VPZ-based quadruple 10-day (VPZ-Q10) treatment plan in Per-protocol (PP) analysis was the highest (SUCRA: 0.849). All regimens were well tolerated without significant differences. According to the probability ranking of safety, high-dose VPZ-based dual 14-day therapy (H-VPZ-D14) ranked first in SUCRA, reaching 0.952. This indicates that H-VPZ-D14 treatment is the safest with a relatively low incidence of adverse effect. Therefore, VPZ-based therapies not only have a higher eradication rate, but also possess satisfactory safety. CONCLUSION: Compared with traditional PPI-based therapies, VPZ-based therapies have shown superior eradication effects. Based on the Ranking Plot of the Network, the VPZ-Q14 or VPZ-Q10 treatment regimen for H. pylori has a higher eradication rate and acceptable differences compared to other treatment regimens. In addition, for regions with high antibiotic resistance rates, we recommend a 14-day quadruple therapy with bismuth based on VPZ.


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Quimioterapia Combinada , Infecciones por Helicobacter , Helicobacter pylori , Metaanálisis en Red , Inhibidores de la Bomba de Protones , Pirroles , Sulfonamidas , Humanos , Infecciones por Helicobacter/tratamiento farmacológico , Sulfonamidas/uso terapéutico , Sulfonamidas/administración & dosificación , Sulfonamidas/efectos adversos , Pirroles/uso terapéutico , Pirroles/efectos adversos , Pirroles/administración & dosificación , Inhibidores de la Bomba de Protones/uso terapéutico , Inhibidores de la Bomba de Protones/administración & dosificación , Inhibidores de la Bomba de Protones/efectos adversos , Helicobacter pylori/efectos de los fármacos , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Antibacterianos/administración & dosificación , Antibacterianos/efectos adversos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; : e202412819, 2024 Sep 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39259617

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The electron transporting layer (ETL) used in high performance inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is typically composed of C60, which requires time-consuming and costly thermal evaporation deposition, posing a significant challenge for large-scale production. To address this challenge, herein, we present a novel design of solution-processible electron transporting material (ETM) by grafting a non-fullerene acceptor fragment onto C60. The synthesized BTPC60 exhibits an exceptional solution processability and well-organized molecular stacking pattern, enabling the formation of uniform and structurally ordered film with high electron mobility. When applied as ETL in inverted PSCs, BTPC60 not only exhibits excellent interfacial contact with the perovskite layer, resulting in enhanced electron extraction and transfer efficiency, but also effectively passivates the interfacial defects to suppress non-radiative recombination. Resultant BTPC60-based inverted PSCs deliver an impressive power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.3% and retain almost 90% of the initial values after aging at 85°C for 1500 hours in N2. More encouragingly, the solution-processed BTPC60 ETL demonstrates remarkable film thickness tolerance, and enables a high PCE up to 24.8% with the ETL thickness of 200 nm. Our results highlight BTPC60 as a promising solution-processed fullerene-based ETM, opening an avenue for improving the scalability of efficient and stable inverted PSCs.

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