MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
·Vol. 187
·期 12
·1-9
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Yang Dan,Mei Shiliang,Wen Zhuoqi,Wei Xian,Cui Zhongjie,Yang Bobo,Wei Chang,Qiu Yi,Li Min,Li Hui,Zhang Wanlu,Xie Fengxian,Wang Le,Guo Ruiqian
Dipicolinic acid (DPA) is employed as a significant biomarker to detect Bacillus anthracis , which can do serious damages to the health of human beings. Hence, it is crucial to develop a fast and highly efficient strategy for DPA monitoring. In this work, based on silicon nanoparticles (Si NPs) and terbium metal-organic frameworks (Tb-MOFs), a hybrid structure (Si NPs/Tb-MOFs) as a novel dual-emitting fluorescence probe was fabricated for ratiometric detection of DPA, where blue light-emitting Si NPs (Ex: 280 nm; Em: 422 nm) are encapsulated into green light-emitting Tb-MOFs (Ex: 280 nm; Em: 547 nm). The optical properties and chemical composition of the as-obtained Si NPs/Tb-MOFs were characterized in detail. The Si NPs/Tb-MOFs probe not merely possesses the merits of a facile synthesis method but also is an excellent fluorescence probe. The response time towards DPA is less than 30 s, revealing that the process of detecting DPA can be completed in such a short time. The limit of detection for DPA is 5.3 nM, which is four orders of magnitude lower than an infectious dosage of anthrax spores for human beings (60 μM). This dual-emitting Si NPs/Tb-MOFs probe with interference-free and self-calibrating properties may be a potential candidate for further development in medical diagnosis.
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Chinese Medicine
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2020
·Vol. 15
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Luo Lvkeng,Wu Shuling,Chen Ruiqi,Rao Hongyu,Peng Wei,Su Weiwei
Background Naoshuantong capsule (NSTC) is an oral Chinese medicine formula composed of Typhae Pollen, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Curcumae Radix, Gastrodiae Rhizoma and Radix Rhapontici. It has been widely used at the acute and recovery stage of ischemic stroke since 2001. Comparing with its wide clinical application, there are only few studies emphasize on investigating its pharmacological effects. Methods To more generally elucidate the underlying mechanisms in this study, we identified active ingredients in NSTC by a network pharmacology approach based on transcriptomics analysis and pharmacological experiments. Modified neurological severity scores and morphometric analysis using Nissl staining were employed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of NSTC on ischemia stroke in mice. Results The results showed that NSTC had preventive and protective effects on ischemia stroke, featuring repair of brain tissue during the sub-acute stage of stroke. This may attribute to the underlying mechanisms including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic activities, as well as an attenuation of excitatory amino acids (EAAs) toxicity of the active ingredients, especially the most active apigenin, from NSTC. Specifically, naringenin, calycosin, gastrodin, caffeic acid, paeoniflorin, and β -elemene seem to be also pharmacological active substances responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects. Meanwhile, 13-hydroxygemone, gastrodin, and p -hydroxybenzyl alcohol contributed to the attenuation of EAAs toxicity Furthermore, apigenin, naringenin, calycosin, gastrodin, and β -elemene accelerated the repair of brain ischemic tissue by up-regulating the expression of TGF-β1 levels. Conclusions The present study identifies the active ingredients of NSTC and illustrates the underlying mechanism using a combination of network pharmacology, transcriptomics analysis, and pharmacological experiments.
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MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
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2020
·Vol. 476
·期 2
·1075-1082
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Zhang Xiaowei,Dong Yu,Gao Miao,Hao Minfeng,Ren Hui,Guo Ling,Guo Hua
The tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated protein 1 (TRAP1) is associated with the occurrence and development of various diseases, including inflammation and cancer. However, the role and mechanism of TRAP1 in the development of lung cancer need to be further explored. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the role of TRAP1 in the regulation of apoptosis by cisplatin and its special mechanism. The RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression of ANGPTL4 in A549 and H1299 cells, respectively. And the cell apoptosis and cell cycle were measured by flow cytometry (FCM). The expression of genes related to apoptosis and drug resistance as well as the cell cycle regulators, including MDM2, CyclinB1, and CDK1, were detected by Western blot. Finally, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) indicator DCFH-DA was performed to detect the generation of ROS, and the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) was detected by JC-1 staining. The results showed that the expression of TRAP1 was significantly increased in A549/DDP and H1299/DDP than A549 and H1299 cells. Further research found that knockdown of TRAP1 induced apoptosis and caused G2/M cell cycle arrest in A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells. What is more, siTRAP1 reduced the relative JC-1 polymer monomer fluorescence ratio and decreased the ΔΨm, up-regulated the expression of Cytochrome C. Importantly, siTRAP1 induces ROS-dependent mitochondrial dysfunction. It is suggested that that TRAP1 suppresses cisplatin-induced apoptosis by promoting ROS-dependent mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Chinese Medicine
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2020
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Tan Lihua,Tu Yanbei,Wang Kai,Han Bing,Peng Hongquan,He Chengwei
Background Glycine tabacina (Labill.) Benth, one of the traditional Chinese herbal medicines, has been used for treatment of nephritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, and menopausal syndrome. The aim of this study was to illuminate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Glycine tabacina aqueous extract (GATE) in the treatment of nephrotic syndrome (NS).Methods UHPLC-DAD-MS/MS was used to analyze the chemical profile of GATE. Adriamycin (ADR)-induced NS mouse model and network pharmacology methods were conducted to explore the protective effect and mechanism of GATE on NS treatment.Results GATE administration significantly ameliorated symptoms of proteinuria and hyperlipidemia in NS mice, as evidenced by reduced excretion of urine protein and albumin, and decreased plasma levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels in NS mice suggested that GATE could prevent renal function decline caused by ADR. GATE treatment also inhibited ADR-induced pathological lesions of renal tissues as indicated by periodic acid Schiff staining. Six flavonoids of GATE were identified by using UHPLC-DAD-MS/MS. Network pharmacology analysis indicated that the protection of GATE in treating NS might be associated with the regulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. In addition, the in vivo experiment validated that treatment with GATE markedly decreased reactive oxygen species production, malonaldehyde level, and increased superoxide dismutase activity both in plasma and renal tissues. TNF-α level in plasma and protein expression in kidney were significantly decreased in GATE treatment groups.Conclusion sCombination of network pharmacology analysis and experimental verification revealed that GATE exerts anti-NS effect possibly through modulating oxidative stress and inflammation, suggesting the potential application of GATE or its derivatives in the prevention and treatment of NS and other related kidney diseases.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
·Vol. 187
·期 8
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Tang Gangxu,Liu Wei,Chen Zhaoxia,Huang Po-Jung Jimmy,Qin Xiaojiao,Xu Shuxia
An ultrasensitive 1 O 2 -based electrochemical aptasensor by on-line assembly of photosensitizers using graphene oxide (GO) as a cartridge is reported. In the presence of target protein lysozyme, the interaction of lysozyme with aptamer led to the dissociation of dsDNA and release of the aptamer-lysozyme complex to solution, with DNA-c retaining on the electrode; then, the photosensitizer phloxine B (PB) was assembled on the electrode since GO can simultaneously adsorb DNA-c and PB molecules. Upon irradiation by a green LED, 1 O 2 was generated by photocatalysis of PB molecules and then cleaved the DNA-c, leading to remarkably decreased impedance signals that linearly respond with the logarithm of lysozyme concentration. Benefitting from the efficient photosensitization ability of PB and the high PB-loading capacity of GO, the developed sensor allowed determination of 0.001 to 100 nM lysozyme with a limit of detection of about 0.14 pM. The relative standard deviation (RSD) for five independent electrodes with 1 nM lysozyme was 3.1%, indicating satisfactory reproducibility. The sensor also showed excellent selectivity toward lysozyme in the presence of interfering substances and was applied to the determination of lysozyme in urine samples with recoveries ranging from 91 to 101%. The on-line assembly of photosensitizer technique opens a new way for amplified electrosensing of biomolecules.
An on-line assembly of photosensitizers and DNA on electrode was developed using graphene oxide a cartridge and the photocatalytic electrosensor can be used for label-free detection of lysozyme as low as 1 pM.
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Nature Communications
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2020
·Vol. 11
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·1-15
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Zheng Di-Wei,Hong Sheng,Zhang Qiu-Ling,Dong Xue,Pan Pei,Song Wen-Fang,Song Wen,Cheng Si-Xue,Zhang Xian-Zheng
Global alterations in the metabolic network provide substances and energy to support tumor progression. To fuel these metabolic processes, extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a dominant role in supporting the mass transport and providing essential nutrients. Here, we report a fibrinogen and thrombin based coagulation system to construct an artificial ECM (aECM) for selectively cutting-off the tumor metabolic flux. Once a micro-wound is induced, a cascaded gelation of aECM can be triggered to besiege the tumor. Studies on cell behaviors and metabolomics reveal that aECM cuts off the mass transport and leads to a tumor specific starvation to inhibit tumor growth. In orthotopic and spontaneous murine tumor models, this physical barrier also hinders cancer cells from distant metastasis. The in vivo gelation provides an efficient approach to selectively alter the tumor mass transport. This strategy results in a 77% suppression of tumor growth. Most importantly, the gelation of aECM can be induced by clinical operations such as ultrasonic treatment, surgery or radiotherapy, implying this strategy is potential to be translated into a clinical combination regimen.
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CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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2020
·Vol. 36
·期 6
·1234-1240
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IF 1.063
Cui Ruizhi,Li Wu,Dong Yaping,Li Jun
The stable phase equilibria of quaternary systems LiBr-NaBr-MgBr 2 -H 2 O and LiBr-KBr-MgBr 2 -H 2 O at 298.15 K were studied by both experimental measurement(isothermal solution saturation method) and theoretical prediction(Pitzer model). The solubilities of the saturated solution have been determined experimentally and two stable phase diagrams and relevant water diagrams of the two quaternary systems were obtained. Results show that quaternary system LiBr-NaBr-MgBr 2 -H 2 O is hydrate II type as NaBr and NaBr·2H 2 O coexistence. Its phase diagram consists of only one invariant point, four univariant curves, and five crystallization fields. The quaternary system LiBr-KBr-MgBr 2 -H 2 O is a complex type as the double salt KBr·MgBr 2 ·6H 2 O formed. In addition to this double salt, the three single salts LiBr·2H 2 O, KBr and MgBr 2 ·6H 2 O also crystallize. In this paper, the solubilities of phase equilibria in above quaternary systems were also calculated by the Pitzer’s electrolyte solution model. All the needed parameters can be obtained from the literature or be fitted by experimental data. On the Basis of the experimental and calculated results, the phase diagram of the quaternary system was plotted for comparison. It shows that the calculation results are consistent with the experimental ones.
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CELLULOSE
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2020
·Vol. 27
·期 17
·10047-10060
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Wang Minglei,Zhang Maojiang,Gao Qianhong,Liu Yinjie,Zhang Mingxing,Shen Rongfang,Zhang Yumei,Hu Jiangtao,Wu Guozhong
Immobilization of photocatalysts on substrates is an important factor for water purification in practical applications. In this study, an efficient Ag@AgBr photocatalytic coating was attached onto the surface of cotton fabric via radiation-induced graft polymerization and subsequent chemical reactions, and the resultant product was denoted as Cot-Ag@AgBr. The graft chains acted not only as a source of bromine, but also as an intermediate layer to anchor the Ag@AgBr photocatalytic coating via strong electrostatic interactions. The immobilized Ag@AgBr photocatalytic coating exhibited outstanding photocatalytic properties for organic dye degradation under visible light irradiation. Furthermore, Cot-Ag@AgBr presented high stability and robust durability, which conferred its excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity after five rounds of photodegradation. After 10 min of ultrasonication, the amount of Ag@AgBr precipitate that leached from the Cot-Ag@AgBr was < 2%. Therefore, the as-synthesized cotton fabric offered good insight into the functionalization of polymer substrates with photocatalysts and could be useful for advanced wastewater treatment under the cyclic operations.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2020
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Wang Jingguang,Gao Huichang,Hu Yang,Zhang Naiyue,Zhou Wuyi,Wang Chaoyang,Binks Bernard P.,Yang Zhuohong
Abstract Biocompatible and bioactive scaffolds with multiscale porosity, shape memory effect and drug delivery performance are highly promising in bone tissue engineering applications within the approach of minimally invasive surgical implantation. In this study, we report an effective method to fabricate multiscale porous bioactive (MPB) scaffolds with shape memory effect by freeze drying of 3D printed high internal phase Pickering emulsion (Pickering HIPE) templates stabilized by hydrophobically modified hydroxyapatite and silica nanoparticles. MPB scaffolds containing a shape memory polymer matrix of poly(D,L-lactide-co-trimethylene carbonate) display high porosity and fully interconnected filament networks with multiscale pore structures. The in vitro biomineralization study verifies that MPB scaffolds are bioactive with the apatite formation ability. The thermal property testing shows that the glass transition temperature of MPB scaffolds is easily tuned to fall between 45.9 and 49.1 °C by varying the HIPE composition. Moreover, MPB scaffolds exhibit observable shape memory properties with fast shape recovery. The antibacterial drug enrofloxacin can be efficiently loaded into MPB scaffolds and then released in a sustained manner displaying effective antimicrobial effect. Furthermore, cell culture assays confirm that MPB scaffolds could sustain the cell growth, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, indicating the cytocompatibility and osteoinduction activity of MPB scaffolds. Therefore, combining freeze drying with 3D printing of Pickering HIPE templates paves the way towards MPB scaffolds with shape memory effect, which are promising as minimally invasive implantation scaffolds in bone tissue engineering applications. Graphic Abstract
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Science China-Technological Sciences
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Ge Bo,Zhang YuLing,Zhang TingXiao,Ren GuiNa,Li WenZhi,Zhao Hui
Various forms of pollutants discharged from industrial and life; how to treat the opposite water-soluble pollutants at the same time is a challenge. Here, a superhydrophobic BiOBr/Ag 3 PO 4 fabric (SH fabric) bulk material was prepared aiming at the diversity of pollutants. Water (WCA=160°) and oil contaminants (spread) have different wetting behavior on fabric surfaces. The high recovery efficiency for oil pollutants was achieved by using the selective oil removal property of the SH fabric. Meanwhile, the pollutants in the aqueous phase were removed by photocatalyst after oil/water separation. Mechanism analysis demonstrated that the direct Z-type heterojunction formed between BiOBr ( E VB =1.66 eV; E CB =−1.08 eV) and Ag 3 PO 4 ( E VB =3.03 eV; E CB = 0.6 eV). It is worth noting that the SH fabric exhibited good mechanical stability and UV shielding performance, which have potential application in environmental control.
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Nature Protocols
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2020
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·3499-3526
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Tang Yonghe,Zhao Yuping,Lin Weiying
Formaldehyde (FA) is the simplest active carbonyl species that can be spontaneously produced in the body and plays important roles in human cognitive ability and spatial memory. However, excessive intake of FA may cause a series of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart and liver diseases and various neuropathies. Hence, the exploration of sensitive and fast detection methods for FA is crucial to understand and diagnose these diseases. Recently, fluorescent probes have been increasingly employed as powerful tools for detecting a broad range of different small molecules due to their high selectivity, rapid response, convenient operation and relatively non-invasive nature. Thus, we have developed two naphthalimide-based fluorescent probes for detecting FA in cells and in lysosomes. Compared with other FA fluorescent probes, these two probes have several advantages, including high sensitivity and selectivity, excellent two-photon properties and high signal-to-noise ratio. In this protocol, we provide detailed procedures for the synthesis of the two probes; characterization of their sensitivity, selectivity and stability in solution; and representative application procedures for detecting FA in living cells and mouse liver tissue slices. The protocol requires ~88 h to synthesize the probes, ~24 h to characterize the probes in solution and ~25 h to carry out the biological fluorescence imaging experiments in cells and liver tissue slices.
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Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
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2020
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·4847-4857
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Wang Hui,Zhang Jia-Rui,Wu Xiang-Feng,Wang Chao,Li Yan,Ci Li-Jie,Jia Yun-Ning,Chang Tian-Long,Liu Xu-Tao,Fu Yun-Xuan
Ag 2 WO 4 is a typically noble metal based photocatalyst with highly efficient photocatalytic activity. However, due to photocorrosion, the pristine Ag 2 WO 4 is prone to inactivation during illumination. Constructing composite photocatalyst may be a useful method to promote the stability of Ag 2 WO 4 . In this work, Ag 2 WO 4 /graphitic carbon nitride nanotubes (g-C 3 N 4 NTs) composite photocatalyst was prepared by adopting an in-situ composite strategy. The photocatalytic performance of the samples was discussed by the degradation of rhodamine B under visible light, and the catalytic mechanism was also analyzed. The characterization results show that the photocatalytic efficiency of the as-prepared Ag 2 WO 4 /g-C 3 N 4 NTs composite increases firstly and then decreases along with the increase of the Ag 2 WO 4 content. When the theoretical molar ratio of Ag 2 WO 4 :g-C 3 N 4 NTs reaches 3:2, the photocatalytic degradation efficiency achieves the optimal value, that is 92.4% within 20 min, which obviously exceeds 2.8% of pure Ag 2 WO 4 and 48.9% of pure g-C 3 N 4 NTs. Moreover, the separation and migration efficiency of photoelectron–hole pairs of the composites can be accelerated in comparison with pure samples. In addition, superoxide radicals and hydroxyl radicals play major roles in the photocatalytic degradation process.
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