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Wang Shanshan,Zhang Kai,Taran Oxana P.,Li Siqi,Sun Fubao,Yan Hong,Li Fen
Lignin quantum carbon dots (CQDs) were prepared using basic lignin as the carbon source. They were loaded onto Z-type ZnIn 2 S 4 /WO 3 heterojunction semiconductor materials by a one-step hydrothermal method to construct a ternary composite photocatalyst. Taking the photocatalytic water hydrogen evolution reaction performance as an indicator, it was found that the 33% CQDs/ZnIn 2 S 4 /WO 3 composite photocatalyst exhibited the highest hydrogen evolution reaction rate of 15.355 mmol·h −1 ·g −1 , which was twice as high as that of ZnIn 2 S 4 /WO 3 (7.522 mmol·h −1 ·g −1 ). This study successfully constructed CQDs/ZnIn 2 S 4 /WO 3 tenary heterojunction photocatalyst with excellent and stable hydrogen production performance, which fully demonstrated the feasibility of loading lignin-based CQDs to enhance the photocatalytic performance of ZnIn 2 S 4 for high-value utilization of lignin.
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·Vol. 16
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Yang Bowen,Zhou Enpei,Lv Wenhao,Wang Zhenxi,Lv Song
As building energy consumption and carbon emissions continue to rise, minimizing energy loss through windows—major heat exchange pathways—has become an urgent challenge. To reduce building energy consumption by improving windows’ thermal insulation and light modulation, this study develops a thermoresponsive hydrogel named PDH, based on a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) backbone, for use as a window coating. The hydrogel exhibits considerable visible light transmittance (97.92%) and high solar modulation ability (81.70%), along with favorable mechanical properties, which enable its stable and direct application onto single-pane glass surface, thereby simplifying the conventional glass–hydrogel–glass structure in smart windows. In practical building applications, PDH hydrogel shows significant thermal regulation, with an average daytime indoor temperature reduction of 6.95 °C and energy savings of 384.04 kJ m −2 . Furthermore, a global energy-saving and carbon-reduction model is developed using climate data to support the assessments and applications of PDH hydrogels across various climate regions.
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Journal of Translational Medicine
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·Vol. 23
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Li Mengyun,Zhang Xiaobing,Lu Jiafeng,Xiang Junjie,Wu Jie,Zheng Matao,Yang Siwei,He Lingyan,Shao Xian
Background Increasing evidence implicates the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Microbiota-targeted interventions may be a promising therapeutic approach. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a natural flavonoid and primary pharmacological constituent of licorice (Glycyrrhiza), has neuroprotective effects. Whether this neuroprotection involves modulation of the gut microbiota is unclear. Purpose The study assessed whether ISL mediates neuroprotective in PD by modulating the gut microbiota, and investigated the functional involvement of Parabacteroides distasonis ( P. distasonis ) in this process. Methods Mice with chemically-induced PD were first treated with ISL via oral gavage to assess its therapeutic effects. To investigate the microbiota-mediated mechanisms, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from ISL-treated donors and direct gavage of live or heat-killed P. distasonis were performed in separate cohorts. Behavioral performance, dopaminergic neuron integrity, intestinal barrier function, neuroinflammation, gut microbiota composition, and serum metabolomic profiles were systematically evaluated. Results ISL and FMT significantly improved motor deficits and protected dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. ISL treatment compositionally reshaped the gut microbiota by suppressing pro-inflammatory genera and enriching beneficial bacteria, such as Parabacteroides . Oral administration of live P. distasonis fully reproduced the neuroprotective effects of ISL, including improved motor function, reduced neuroinflammation, restoration of blood–brain barrier integrity, and attenuation of intestinal mucosal damage. Heat-killed P. distasonis had no significant effects. Metabolomic analysis revealed that ISL and live P. distasonis jointly regulate neuroprotective pathways and metabolites related to the gut–brain axis. Conclusion ISL alleviates PD-related pathology partly through gut microbiota remodeling, with P. distasonis as a potential mediator.
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npj Science of Food
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Cao Liguang,Li Guojin,Liu Kai,Gao Wenrui,Dong Yifei,Yang Zifeng,Luo Jianchun,Lei Lin,Du Xiliang,Song Yuxiang,Li Xinwei,Gao Wenwen,Liu Guowen
Deoxynivalenol (DON) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) are prevalent mycotoxins commonly found together in dairy cow feed, posing significant risks to cow health and food safety. This study investigates combined toxic effects of DON and FB1 on bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs), and role of AMPK-Caspase 6 axis in mycotoxin-induced apoptosis in BMECs and mouse model. We showed that even subcytotoxic doses of DON, combined with FB1, induced synergistic or additive toxic effects, reducing cell viability, increasing LDH release, and promoting apoptosis. This combination also impaired milk triglyceride synthesis and downregulated genes involved in milk fat and protein production. Silencing Caspase 6 via siRNA, inhibiting with Z-VEID-FMK, or activating AMPK with AICAR alleviated apoptosis. Conversely, overexpressing Caspase 6 diminished AMPK’s protective effects. In vivo, inhibiting Caspase 6 alleviated apoptosis in mammary tissues. These findings highlight therapeutic potential of targeting the AMPK-Caspase 6 pathway to mitigate combined toxicity of DON and FB1.
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Nature Communications
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·Vol. 16
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Zhu Qiong,Su Jingjing,Lin Guoan,Li Guisheng,Zhuo Zhiwen,Wang Weiyi,Li Jialin,Xu Xiaoxiang
Photocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) represents a green and cost-effective means to produce the high-value industrial compound H 2 O 2 . However, the efficient H 2 O 2 synthesis awaits in-depth knowledge of the ORR mechanisms for the design of highly active photocatalysts. In this work, surface indium vacancies (denote hereafter as V In ) have been introduced into In 2 S 3 , which significantly boosts the photocatalytic activity for H 2 O 2 production, with an optimal H 2 O 2 generation rate of 4.77 ± 0.05 mmol·h −1 ·g cat. −1 under visible light illumination (λ ≥ 420 nm) and an apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) of 7.49 ± 0.01% at 420 ± 20 nm. Mechanistic analysis reveals the multifunctionality of V In , such as enlarging the chemisorption capacity of O 2 , enriching photo-generated electrons for ORR, endorsing high reducing power to photo-generated electrons, and promoting H 2 O 2 desorption. These findings justify that surface cation vacancies open up new possibilities for H 2 O 2 photosynthesis by leveraging their reaction dimensions in ORR.
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Ren Yue,Zhang Yongfeng,Su Han,Zhao Yeyun,Yan Wenya,Dai Wenbo,Zhu Luojie,Wang Tao,Shi Jianbing,Zhi Junge,Tong Bin,Sun Peng,Cai Zhengxu,Dong Yuping
Near-infrared room-temperature phosphorescent (NIR-RTP) materials feature the advantages of large Stokes shift, long emission lifetime, and high penetration ability, and have been broadly applied in bio-medical imaging, fiber optic telecommunication, and night vision-readable display. Developing organic NIR-RTP materials heavily relies on the long-conjugated chemical structures. The large conjugation could result in aggregation caused quenching, complex synthesis, poor processability, and high biological toxicity. Herein, by solution blending poly(iminofuran-spiro-pyrrolone) (PISP) with polystyrene (PS), we construct a nonconventional NIR-RTP polymer alloy without significantly extensive conjugation. The PISP was synthesized via a catalyst-free multicomponent polymerization in air with high molecular weights (up to 41000 g/mol) and decent yields (up to 84%). Although lacking classical luminescent segments and largely extended conjugation, PISPs exhibit the clusterization-triggered cryogenic phosphorescence. More importantly, upon solution blending PISP with PS, the resultant polymer alloy shows a NIR-RTP emission up to 715 nm with a Stokes shift of 375 nm. This work will be of interest for developing luminescent materials for the optoelectronic devices, in vivo imaging, and flexible electronics.
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Food Analytical Methods
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Hu Wei,Jiang Donglei,Xiang Xinyue,Chen Chao,Wang Nanwei,Jiang Hui,Zhang Na,Wang Lifeng
This study presents the development of an electrochemical sensor based on nanochannels for the sensitive detection of the fungal toxin zearalenone (ZEN). The sensor incorporates gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (cMWCNTs) onto anodic aluminum oxide (AAO), with nickel oxide (NiO) modification on the reverse side of the AAO, thereby forming a NiO-AAO@AuNPs-cMWCNTs/SPCE electrode system. The NiO modification facilitates the initial oxidation of ZEN, resulting in the generation of distinctive electrochemical oxidation peaks. To investigate the reaction mechanism of ZEN oxidation, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were employed. In the concentration range of 1 ~ 40 μg/mL, the sensor showed a clear linear correlation between ZEN concentration and the impedance response, expressed by the regression equation: R EIS (Ω) = 40.8 + 2.7 C ZEN (μg/mL) (R 2 = 0.997, n = 3). The limit of detection (LOD) was determined to be 0.1 μg/mL. This nanochannel-based electrochemical platform provides a reliable and efficient strategy for ZEN detection, demonstrating the potential of nanostructured materials in food safety monitoring.
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Alzheimers Research & Therapy
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Liu Li-Rong,Li Li,Lu Li-Li,Fan Shu-Juan,Liu Li-Zhe,He Ruo-Bing,Li He,Xian Xiao-Hui,Li Wen-Bin
Background Mitochondrial dysfunction and dysregulated calcium homeostasis contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis. The extrasynaptic N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor (eNMDAR) plays a crucial role in calcium influx and subsequent signaling cascades. In individuals with AD, the reduced expression and function of glutamate transporter-1 (GLT-1) result in glutamate spillover from the synaptic clefts to the extrasynaptic region, thereby activating eNMDAR and inducing mitochondrial damage. Ceftriaxone (Cef) has been reported to ameliorate cognitive deficits in APPswe/PS1dE9 (APP/PS1) mice by upregulating GLT-1. This study aimed to explore whether Cef alleviates mitochondrial dysfunction to improve cognitive impairment and the roles of GLT-1 and eNMDAR, particularly the participation of eNMDAR-induced intracellular calcium signaling in this process. Methods C57BL/6J, APP/PS1, and GLT-1-knockdown APP/PS1 mice were used. NMDA (1 mM, 2 µL per ventricle) was injected cerebroventricularly into APP/PS1 mice once to activate eNMDAR. Cef (200 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally administered for 14 days. Cognitive function was evaluated by novel object recognition, novel location recognition and Morris water maze tests. Hippocampal mitochondrial ultrastructure was observed using transmission electron microscopy. Hippocampal mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was detected using JC-1 staining. The expression of eNMDAR and proteins related to mitochondrial biogenesis and dynamics was evaluated by western blot. A neuron‒astrocyte coculture derived from the cerebral cortex of embryonic mice was used to evaluate the effects of Cef on eNMDAR-induced neuronal calcium influx, mitochondrial calcium accumulation and MMP loss using live-cell imaging. Results Cef treatment attenuated hippocampal mitochondrial dysfunction, including ultrastructural damage, reduced aspect ratio, dysregulation of MMP, impaired biogenesis and dynamics, and cognitive deficits, and prevented the upregulation of eNMDAR expression in APP/PS1 mice in a GLT-1-dependent manner. These protective effects on hippocampal mitochondrial dysfunction and cognitive deficits were counteracted by eNMDAR activation. Furthermore, Cef incubation inhibited eNMDAR-mediated calcium influx in a GLT-1-dependent way and reduced MMP in primary cortical neurons. Notably, Cef incubation significantly suppressed mitochondrial calcium overload, which was mechanistically linked to the observed decline in MMP. Conclusions Cef treatment prevented the upregulation of eNMDAR expression and the subsequent extracellular calcium influx in a GLT-1-dependent manner, thereby reducing mitochondrial calcium loading and ultimately mitigating mitochondrial damage and cognitive deficits in APP/PS1 mice.
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·Vol. 16
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Han Gaojie,Cheng Hongli,Feng Yuezhan,Zhang Shiliang,Dong Jingwen,Zhou Bing,Liu Xianhu,Liu Chuntai,Tao Guangming,Shen Changyu
Layered film-based thermal management materials with high in-plane thermal conductivity can effectively diffuse point heat sources and prevent local overheating. However, their low through-plane thermal conductivity limits its overall heat dissipation. Here, we introduce a honeycomb-gel densification strategy that forms zigzag yet continuous interlayer phonon bridges within the layered structure. This design establishes bi-directional thermal pathways, boosting both in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivity by 488.9% and 503.3% of the aramid nanofiber/boron nitride nanosheet, respectively, compared to random-gel densified films. Also, the aramid nanofiber/boron nitride nanosheet film exhibits high solar reflectivity, infrared emissivity, and thermal radiation, enabling efficient subambient cooling (17.2 °C at 100 mW/cm²) for heat-generating devices.
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Scientific Reports
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·Vol. 15
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Wu Honghan,Huang Jun,Wu Hengpeng,Xu Weikang,Zhong Qian,Song Jiaxiang,Linghu Xitao,Gao Botao,Wa Qingde
Autologous and allogeneic bone grafting is currently the clinical gold standard for the treatment of bone defects; however, it is limited by the scarcity of autologous sources and the risk of secondary trauma, as well as the complications of disease transmission and immune rejection associated with allogeneic grafts. The clinical management of bone defects remains a significant challenge. In this study, we prepared a demineralized bone matrix/gelatin methacrylate composite hydrogel loaded with deferoxamine (GelMA/DBM/DFO) using a freeze-drying method and investigated its properties. Assessments using CCK-8, live-dead fluorescence staining, alkaline phosphatase staining, and Alizarin Red staining indicated that the GelMA/DBM/DFO composite hydrogel demonstrated superior biocompatibility and in vitro osteogenic differentiation capacity compared with the GelMA/DBM composite hydrogel. We established a cranial defect model in Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats and examined peripheral blood indices, micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT), hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, Masson’s trichrome staining, and immunohistochemical staining for bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and collagen type I (COL-1). Both hydrogels exhibited good biosafety and the GelMA/DBM/DFO hydrogel showed more effective repair of cranial defects in SD rats. This study provides a novel material for bone-defect repair.
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PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
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Tu Chun Yan,Gao Yong Qiang,Zheng Lu,Ma Jun Wei,Shen Ren Fang,Zhu Xiao Fang
Aluminum (Al) toxicity represents a significant constraint on crop growth in acidic soils. Al stress can stimulate the biosynthesis of melatonin (MT) in rice ( Oryza sativa L.). The exogenous application of 20 μM MT markedly reduces Al accumulation in root tips and effectively mitigates Al stress. By enhancing the levels of root hemicellulose and down-regulating the expression of two genes sensitive to aluminum rhizotoxicity ( OsSTAR1 and OsSTAR2) , which function to obscure Al binding sites within the cell wall, MT significantly improves the fixation of Al by the cell wall. Furthermore, MT diminishes cytoplasmic entry of Al by reducing expression levels of nramp aluminum transporter 1 gene ( OsNRAT1 ), while inducing expression of an aluminum-sensitive gene ( OsALS1 ), thereby promoting vacuolar compartmentation to lower cytoplasmic Al concentration. Additionally, MT substantially decreases Nitric oxide (NO) accumulation induced by Al in roots. The alleviation effect exerted by MT on Al toxicity can be replicated through administration of the NO scavenger carboxyl-PTIO (c-PTIO). Moreover, the Al-sensitive phenotype exhibited in the osgsnor mutant, coupled with the absence of mitigation by MT, further substantiates that MT alleviates Al toxicity in rice primarily via regulation of NO content, potentially relying on NO signal transduction pathways. In summary, MT plays a pivotal role in modulating rice resistance to Al toxicity and stimulates multiple pathways to enhance tolerance against this abiotic stressor. This study provides new insights into understanding mechanisms underlying rice resistance to abiotic stresses.
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Cao Deqing,Tan Chuan,Chen Yuhui
Lithium carbonate plays a critical role in both lithium-carbon dioxide and lithium-air batteries as the main discharge product and a product of side reactions, respectively. Understanding the decomposition of lithium carbonate during electrochemical oxidation (during battery charging) is key for improving both chemistries, but the decomposition mechanisms and the role of the carbon substrate remain under debate. Here, we use an in-situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry-gas chromatography coupling system to quantify the gas evolution during the electrochemical oxidation of lithium carbonate on carbon substrates. Our results show that lithium carbonate decomposes to carbon dioxide and singlet oxygen mainly via an electrochemical process instead of via a chemical process in an electrolyte of lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide in tetraglyme. Singlet oxygen attacks the carbon substrate and electrolyte to form both carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide—approximately 20% of the net gas evolved originates from these side reactions. Additionally, we show that cobalt(II,III) oxide, a typical oxygen evolution catalyst, stabilizes the precursor of singlet oxygen, thus inhibiting the formation of singlet oxygen and consequent side reactions.
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