Frontiers in Pharmacology
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2025
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IF 4.8
Ji Yang,Peng Guo,Hongtao Luo,Xin Tang,Wei Liu,Xiaolin Ren
Background: Current therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain suboptimal due to limited efficacy, significant side effects, and high relapse rates, necessitating novel treatment strategies. Lumefantrine, a clinically established antimalarial drug, emerges as a compelling repurposing candidate based on its putative anti-inflammatory activity, though its efficacy and mechanism in IBD remain unexplored.Methods: A murine IBD model was induced by 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Mice received oral Lumefantrine (20 mg/kg/day) for 7 days. Disease progression was monitored via disease activity index (DAI) scoring and histological analysis. Serum cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) and colonic inflammatory mediators (Cox-2, iNos) were quantified by ELISA and qPCR. Tight junction proteins (Claudin-1, ZO-1) were assessed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Molecular targets were identified through computational docking and pull-down assays. Additionally, NF-κB signaling modulation was assessed in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6 and NCM460) via Western blot analysis.Results: Oral administration of Lumefantrine significantly attenuated disease activity index (DAI) scores and restored intestinal barrier integrity through upregulation of epithelial tight junction proteins Claudin-1 and ZO-1. Treated mice exhibited reduced serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, along with decreased colonic expression of inflammatory mediators cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNos). Computational and experimental approaches identified FLI-1 a transcription factor upregulated in IBD colon tissues as Lumefantrine’s direct binding target. This interaction mediated suppression of NF-κB signaling, specifically downregulating phosphorylation of IκBα and p65 in LPS-stimulated intestinal epithelial cells.Conclusion: Lumefantrine ameliorates experimental colitis through FLI-1-dependent inhibition of the NF-κB pathway, demonstrating high repurposing potential as an IBD therapeutic.
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免疫学
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分子生物学
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药理学
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转化医学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Qiang Ma,Fan Li,Xianglong Zhang,Bowen Yang,Yingjie Zhang,Qingyuan Wang,Qihong Wu,Jin Huang,Jiming Hao
With the rapid development of ore refining, coal power plants, and mining, aqueous thallium pollution in natural waters has been reported over the past few decades. However, few thallium control technologies have been put into practice. In this study, a modified MOF adsorbent, MnO 2 @HKUST-1(MOH), was fabricated. Its chemical component shift, thermal stability, and microstructure changes during thallium adsorption were analyzed using TGA, XRD, XPS, and TEM-EDS techniques. The results showed a promising Tl + removal rate of over 90 %, and an adsorption capacity of 178.8 mg/g was obtained at a pH of 5 and a temperature of 293 K. The dynamic behavior of Tl + adsorption on MOH was simulated using power rate law expression (PRL), pseudo-first-order model (PFO), and pseudo-second-order model (PSO), which revealed a superior selection of Tl + among other competing heavy metal ions (Cr 3+ , Fe 3+ , Ca 2+ , Zn 2+ , and Cu 2+ ). The Tl + removal mechanism was further studied, which was mainly forced by surface adsorption/desorption. Based on its efficient Tl + removal rate, high adsorption capacity, promising regeneration property, and economical price, the MOH adsorbent has the potential to be a feasible option for smelting, ore refining, packaging, and testing wastewater treatment.
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
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2015
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IF 1.034
Zhang Hui,Xue Jinhua,Hu Nan,Sun Jing,Ding Dexin,Wang Yongdong,Li Le
The adsorption of U(VI) from low concentration solution by HKUST-1@H 3 PW 12 O 40 was studied as a function of various experimental parameters including pH, interfering ions, contact time, initial uranium concentration and temperature by batch experiments. Equilibrium data were found to fit with Langmuir isotherm model better than Freundlich isotherm model. The kinetic adsorption was fitted by the pseudo-second-order model well. Thermodynamic data from the adsorption experiments indicate that adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic. HKUST-1@H 3 PW 12 O 40 can selectively adsorb U(VI) from multi-metal ion solutions and the adsorption capacity of HKUST-1@H 3 PW 12 O 40 don’t decrease significantly after three cycles of desorption-reuse. The results show that HKUST-1@H 3 PW 12 O 40 is suitable for removal of U(VI) from low concentration solutions.
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Non-coding RNA Research
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2025
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IF 4.7
Ying Wen,Yitong Li,Danhua Zhang,Ziru Liu,Hong Liu,Xiejia Li,Wei Wu,Liyun Zeng,Qiongyan Zou,Wenjun Yi
The prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) exceeds 80%. Our previous study indicated that photodynamic therapy (PDT) has potential for treating SHPT. Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) is involved in various oxidative stress and apoptotic processes, but the molecular mechanism remains unreported. In this study, we found that PDT induced apoptosis in SHPT through reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. The expression of metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) within SHPT was upregulated after PDT. Inhibition of MALAT1 increased PDT-induced ROS, which promoted the apoptosis. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed that there was a positive correlation between MALAT1 and HO-1, and MALAT1 inhibition down-regulated HO-1, whereas concomitant overexpression of HO-1 was able to eliminate the PDT-induced ROS and inhibit apoptosis. The direct binding of MALAT1 to Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) protein was confirmed by high-throughput sequencing, RNA pulldown, silver staining and western blotting assays. Si-Keap1 was able to rescue the down-regulation of HO-1 caused by MALAT1 inhibition, restoring the elimination of ROS by HO-1 and attenuating the effect of PDT. In addition, PDT effectively reduced parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in SHPT rats, and this effect was further enhanced in combination with MALAT1 inhibitors. Overall, MALAT1 activates downstream HO-1 expression by binding to Keap1, thereby reducing ROS and inhibiting apoptosis, which in turn mediates PDT resistance in SHPT. Inhibition of MALAT1 significantly enhanced the efficacy of PDT, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for improving PDT for SHPT outcomes.
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医学
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Gas Science and Engineering
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2024
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IF 0
Xuebi Du,Dawei Shao,Yinhua Wan
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown potential as nanofillers for the selective capture of specific gases in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). This study introduces an efficient method, utilizing a mild (100 °C) reaction condition and a short reaction time (20 min), for the synthesis of MOF-808(Ce) nanocrystals. The MOF-808(Ce) that is obtained exhibits porous characteristics, a notable affinity for CO 2 , and robust intermolecular interactions with PIM-1. Furthermore, this study pioneers the incorporation of MOF-808(Ce) as a filler into PIM-1, with varying loadings, to create PIM/MOF-808 MMMs for the purpose of CO 2 separation. Consequently, the MMMs containing 2 wt% MOF-808(Ce) demonstrate high CO 2 permeability of 6854 Barrer and CO 2 /N 2 selectivity of 23.2, which is far surpasses 2008 upper bound from Robeson and approaches the refined 2019 upper bound from MeKenow. A comparative analysis demonstrates the efficacy of MOF-808(Ce) as a filler in PIM-1 for the purpose of CO 2 separation.
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材料科学
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化学工程
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2025
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IF 3.3
Tingting Yan,Han Li,Dongyang Xi,Linan Liu,Dinghan Jin,Lei Sun
We synthesized the energetic molecular perovskite DAI-1 (C 48 H 112 I 24 N 16 Na 8 O 96 ) and investigated its behavior under high pressure using high-pressure Raman spectroscopy. DAI-1 exhibits an ABX 3 cubic perovskite structure, with significant changes in its Raman spectrum occurring between 4.3 and 7.1 GPa, signaling a phase transition. Releasing the pressure after applying it up to 12.3 GPa showed that the Raman spectrum did not return to its original state, indicating an irreversible phase transition. Furthermore, we conducted simulations to analyze the trend of changes in the crystal structure under pressure. This study serves as a reference for in-depth research on the high-pressure behavior of DAI-1 and other related substances.
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物理学
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2024
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IF 3.8
Tingting Lu,Yufei Sun,Zhiwei Wang,Shuo Zhang,Yongsheng Yang,Hongdan Zhang,Peng Cheng,Zhen Zhao
A facile and effective post-treatment route has been systematically applied for the preparation of hierarchical zeolites SAPO-18 using oxalic acid or sodium citrate etching solution. The influence of acidic or alkaline post-treatment on the relative crystallinity, morphology, chemical composition, pore characteristics, and acidity of a series of zeolites SAPO-18 was investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption, temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia, and solid-state magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy experiments. Post-treatment led to an increase in mesoporosity by widening the micropores, but a decrease in the acid strength of zeolite SAPO-18 samples. The effects of mesoporosity and acidity on the catalytic cracking performance of zeolite SAPO-18 samples were studied. The hierarchical zeolite SAPO-18 sample post-treated by alkaline sodium citrate solution with suitable concentration exhibited better catalytic conversion and improved light olefin selectivity in cracking of 1-butene.
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PHYSICS LETTERS A
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2024
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IF 2.3
Ting-ting Yan,Ran Jiang,Dong-yang Xi,Long Ma,Dan-dan Zhang,Yi-fei Xu
This study investigated the structural stability of 1-methylhydantoin (1-MH, C 4 H 6 N 2 O 2 ) Form-I at room temperature using Raman spectroscopy and a diamond anvil cell (DAC) for high-pressure experiments. Two phase transitions were identified at pressures of 0.6–1.7 GPa and 3.4–6.7 GPa. After complete release of pressure, the spectrum aligned with the Raman spectrum at ambient pressure, indicating reversibility of the phase transition. Analysis of Hirshfeld surface energy and fingerprints was conducted to assess changes in intermolecular interactions, revealing that the phase transitions are associated with rearrangements in the hydrogen-bonded network.
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Cell Metabolism
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2025
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IF 30.9
Ming-Ming Wu,Yan-Chao Yang,Zhi-Qiang Hu,Jie-Yu Chang,Han Xiao,Chang Miao,Bo-Wen Zhang,Zhi-Xi He,Di Zhu,Yu-Ran Duan,Shuo Wang,Jian-Yu Liu,Zhan-Peng Guo,Yu Sun,Dan-Yang Liu,Miao Yu,Yue Zhang,Jian-Jun Mao,Shuai Jiang,Bing-Kun Zhang,Zhu Mei,Jun Gao,Chen Liang,Qiu-Shi Wang,Chang-Jiang Yu,Dan Zhao,Cheng-Hui Yan,Yue Li,Zhen-Wei Pan,Zheng Chen,Da-Qian Xu,Tong Liu,Yong Ji,Zhi-Ren Zhang
Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies increase the risk of metabolic syndrome; the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. We show that an anti-PD-1 antibody targets macrophage PD-1 to reduce energy expenditure without affecting food intake, augmenting the susceptibility of mice to high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and systemic metabolic disorders. Mechanistically, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activates Unc-51-like autophagy activating kinase 1 (ULK1) in a mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-dependent manner. Activated ULK1 phosphorylates PD-1 at Thr250 to inhibit FBXO38-mediated PD-1 ubiquitination and degradation by disrupting FBXO38-PD-1 binding. Phosphorylated PD-1 interacts with inositol-requiring enzyme 1α (IRE1α) and attenuates IRE1α autophosphorylation to suppress endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-mediated inflammatory responses. Suppressing IRE1α alleviates HFD-induced metabolic disorders in macrophage-specific PD-1 knockout mice by rescuing the reduced energy expenditure. Our findings highlight the critical role of macrophage PD-1 at the intersection of immune checkpoint blockade, energy expenditure, and metabolic dysfunction. The underscored moonlighting function of macrophage PD-1 may provide a new rationale for combating ICI therapy- and HFD-induced metabolic diseases.
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代谢学
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肥胖研究
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JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
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2024
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IF 10.5
Xiaoli Ling,Zhipeng Tian,Dong Chen,Yujia Zhang,Ziyan Dong,Dan He,Jiayu Li,Zhidi He,Jiaxin Li,Fang Chen,Qin He,Man Li
Self-adjuvanted vaccine delivery platforms possess potential for targeted delivery of antigens and initiation of potent immune responses. Although aluminum-containing adjuvants have been approved and widely used in human vaccines, their effectiveness in inducing Th1-type immune responses is far from satisfactory. To facilitate antigen delivery and activate potent antitumor immune responses, a self-adjuvanted nanovaccine (CPBG-Al@OVA) is constructed by functionalizing aluminum hydroxide with β-1,3-glucan, which recognizes pattern recognition receptors via Dectin-1. Carboxymethyl-phosphorylated β-1,3-glucan (CPBG) has been synthesized and optimized to achieve superior adjuvanticity while maintaining water solubility. CPBG then self-assembles with aluminum hydroxide and the targeted antigen, leading to the formation of a nanovaccine CPBG-Al@OVA. Owing to the favorable nanoscale size distribution, CPBG-Al@OVA effectively drains to the lymph nodes and is internalized by antigen-presenting cells (APCs) through Dectin-1-mediated endocytosis, activating the Syk and Raf1 signaling pathways and leading to upregulated TNFSF15 and OX40L expression to activate APCs. Following immunization, CPBG-Al@OVA activates potent CD8 + T cell and humoral responses to inhibit tumor growth. Notably, mice vaccinated with CPBG-Al@OVA showed extended survival, with more than 70 % of the mice surviving for over 50 days post-tumor challenge. Moreover, the CPBG-Al nanoparticle also possesses personalized immune-activating capacity by encapsulating tumor lysate as an antigen, specifically suppressing tumor growth. This strategy synergizes the adjuvant effects of aluminum and β-1,3-glucan, offering a platform for self-adjuvanted nanovaccine design with significant clinical translational potential.
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癌症研究
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疫苗学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Sijie Yuan,Ying Tu,Ru Yu,Fei Nie
Introducing novel catalysts is essential for developing chemiluminescence (CL) systems that exhibit sustained and robust emission. Traditional Luminol-H2O2 systems typically feature flash-type CL emission. In this study, we discovered that the porous material HKUST-1 can induce a long-lasting and intense CL emission when combined with Luminol-H2O2. This long-term emission signal can be directly detected by the smartphone. By changing the calcination temperature, a series of microporous and hierarchically porous HKUST-1 materials were prepared as catalysts to adjust the kinetic characteristics of the CL signal of Luminol-H2O2 system from flash-type to glow-type. A systematic investigation into the influence of the central metal and ligand, aperture, and particle size of HKUST-1 on the CL kinetic properties revealed that the pore structure has the most pronounced impact on the dynamics of the Luminol-H2O2 CL reaction. Capitalizing on the intense emission of the HKUST-1-catalyzed Luminol-H2O2 system, we established a CL sandwich immunoassay strategy for concanavalin A (ConA), demonstrating good linearity and low detection limit. This research presents a significant endeavor in modulating the dynamics of CL signal emissions.
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分析化学
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生物传感
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
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2020
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IF 3.209
Youxi Jin,Yu Pan,Biao Jin,Dongri Jin,Chunbo Zhang
(S)-1-(5-(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2,4-dinitrophenyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (Pro-PPZ) was employed as a chiral derivatization reagent (CDR) for the efficient enantioseparation and ultrasensitive mass spectrometric detection of chiral amines. Pro-PPZ was prepared from the one-step reaction of 1-(5-fluoro-2,4-dinitrophenyl)-4-methylpiperazine (PPZ) and l -proline. Two amines and two amino acid methyl esters were selected as model chiral amines, which were easily labeled with Pro-PPZ under mild reaction conditions (35 °C for 10 min) generating Pro-PPZ-amine derivatives. The resulting diastereomers were completely separated by reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RP-LC) using an ODS column ( R s = 3.4–17.0 for amines). Ultrasensitive detection limits on femtomolar level were obtained for the tested amines using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) chromatograms at a single monitoring ion, m/z 289 (0.1–5.0 fmol for amines). The practical metabolite analysis of (R)-1-aminoindan (R-AI) in saliva samples was performed by LC–MS/MS using the Pro-PPZ derivatization method. The method was validated in terms of precision, accuracy, and linearity. Using this method, R-AI concentrations in saliva were determined after a single oral administration of the drug rasagiline to healthy male and female subjects, but no (S)-1-aminoindan (S-AI) was detected, which suggesting that R-AI was not converted into S-enantiomer in the metabolic process. R-AI concentrations in four healthy volunteers ranged from 32.85 nM to 49.45 nM, with an average value of 43.76 nM. To date, there is no LC–MS (or MS/MS) method reported for the enantioselective determination of R-AI in human saliva samples.
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药物代谢
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临床医学
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