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Zehui Yao,Xinhai Zhang,Yi Wang,Xiaozu Wang,Zhaohui Wang,Zhaoliang Cui
Polyimide (PI) membranes face a trade-off between permeability and selectivity, limiting their gas separation applications. To address this, we synthesized 6FDA-DAM/DABA(DAM:DABA = 3:2) PI and two-dimensional COF-1 nanofillers, fabricating hollow fiber mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) via dry-jet wet-spinning. Under optimized conditions (25 cm air gap, 50 °C spinneret temperature, 30 °C NMP coagulation bath), the 10 wt % COF-1 incorporated membranes achieved optimal performance: tensile strength of 15.34 MPa; H2 and CO2 permeances of 79.3 GPU and 54.3 GPU, and ideal selectivities of 187.9 for H2/CH4 and 128.7 for CO2/CH4, respectively. The results demonstrate that the incorporation of COF-1 modifies solvent exchange during spinning, necessitating targeted optimization of spinning parameters to coordinate membrane structure and performance.
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TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
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Congcong Zhao,Zhiqiang Yu,Mengyun Wang,Yingfen Ying,Yunbing Tang,Huitao Li,Ren-shan Ge,Junbo Liang
Per - and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) are synthetic, long-lasting contaminants that persist in the environment. However, it is still unknown whether these chemicals can inhibit the activity of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 (11β-HSD1) in humans and rats to disrupt glucocorticoid metabolism. Eighteen PFAS (11 carboxylic acids and 7 sulfonic acids) were used to analyze their inhibition on human and rat 11β-HSD1 activity. Eight of the eleven PFAS carboxylic acids (from C7 to C14) gradually inhibited human 11β-HSD1 with the increase of carbon-chain length (inhibitory potency was C4-C6 < C7 < C8 < C9 < C10 < C11 < C12 < C13 < C14). The IC 50 values of perfluoroheptanoic acid (C7) and perfluorotetradecanoic acid (C14) were 100.4 and 10.33 μM, respectively. Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS, C8) from 7 sulfonic acids can significantly inhibit human 11β-HSD1. The carbon-chain length, carbon atom number, fluorine atom number, molecular weight, rotatable bonds, boiling point, and melting point, pKa, apolar desolvation, and polar desolvation, and LogP were negatively correlated with IC 50 values to inhibit human 11β-HSD1 (the higher the number, the lower the IC 50 value, thus, stronger inhibition). On the contrary, LogS, Gibbs free energy, and lowest binding energy were positively correlated with IC 50 values. All these chemicals bind to steroid binding site of human 11β-HSD1 as competitive or mixed inhibitors. Only perfluorononanoic acid (C9, IC 50 = 128.2 μM) and perfluorodecanoic acid (C10, 68.21 μM) markedly inhibited rat 11β-HSD1. In conclusion, PFAS show structure-dependent inhibition on human 11β-HSD1 and they increase inhibitory potency with the increase in carbon-chain length, and rat enzyme is less sensitive to the inhibition of these chemicals.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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·Vol. 24
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Wang Xueqing,Li Kai,Xu Wenyan,Wang Danyang,Wang Ying,Feng Junkun,Chen Yi,Liu Xiaoyi,Xu Zishan,Liu Xiaojia,Ge Shaohua,Liu Hong,Li Jianhua
Osteomyelitis is a refractory bacterial infection of bone, presenting significant clinical management challenges due to its limited therapeutic outcome. Here, we developed heterojunction-structured sub-1 nm copper oxide-decorated strontium titanate nanosheets (Cu-STO NSs), which integrate piezocatalytic reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation with augmented copper-induced bacterial death for synergistic osteomyelitis treatment. Under ultrasound (US) irradiation, the oxygen vacancies and heterojunction structure of Cu-STO NSs facilitate the separation of piezo-generated electron–hole pairs while reducing energy barriers, thereby enhancing ROS generation. This process is augmented by the US-accelerated Cu 2+ /Cu + redox cycling, which enables sustained hydroxyl radicals supply via Fenton-like reactions. The US-driven piezocatalytic action simultaneously enhances bacterial membrane permeability, facilitating intracellular copper overload and thereby triggering copper-induced metabolic toxicity in Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ). Subsequent release of bioactive Cu and Sr ions from Cu-STO NSs significantly upregulates osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells. In rat osteomyelitis, Cu-STO NSs achieve efficient bacterial eradication while stimulating on-demand bone regeneration. This work thus presents a non-invasive, spatiotemporal controlled copper-induced bacterial death strategy that concurrently addresses antibacterial and osteogenic challenges in infected bone regeneration. Graphical The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.
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FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES
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Yuzhe Zhang,Jie Hua,Meiwen Zhao,Hao Wu,Yizi Shao,Man Zhou,Peiyang Gu,Zhongyu Li
Considering the economic benefits and environmental pollution, it is of great significance to recover rare earth elements from wastewater. In this article, the modified bacterial cellulose is the raw material, and multi-wall carbon nanotubes are added to construct together. The ion imprinting technology is introduced to prepare a silicon-based modified film for the recovery of Er(III) and selectively adsorption function of Er(III) in experiments. The maximum adsorption amount of modified carbon nanotube silicon bacterial cellulose composite imprinted membrane can reach 46.52 mg L−1, and the adsorption capacity is greatly improved compared to other methods that of the non-imprinted membrane. The adsorption efficiency of Er(III) can reach 92%.
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Remote Sensing
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2019
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Xiaojie Liu,Chaoying Zhao,Qin Zhang,Chengsheng Yang,Jing Zhang
Artificial lands or islands reclaimed from the sea due to their vast land spaces and air are suitable for the construction of airports, harbors, and industrial parks, which are convenient for human and cargo transportation. However, the settlement process of reclamation foundation is a problem of public concern, including soil consolidation and water recharge. Xiamen New Airport, one of the largest international airports in China, has been under construction on marine reclamation land for three years. At present, the airport has reached the second phase of construction, occupying 15.33 km2. The project will last about twenty years. To investigate the temporal and spatial evolution of ground settlement associated with land reclamation, Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data, including intensity images and phase measurements, were considered. A total of 82 SAR images acquired by C-band Sentinel-1 satellite covering the time period from August 2015 to October 2018 were collected. First, the spatial evolution process of land reclamation was analyzed by exploring the time series of SAR image intensity maps. Then, the small baseline subset InSAR (SBAS–InSAR) technique was used to retrieve ground deformation information over the past three years for the first time since land reclamation. Results suggest that the reclaimed land experienced remarkable subsidence, especially after the second phase of land reclamation. Furthermore, 26 ground settlement areas (i.e., 0.015% of the whole area) associated with land reclamation were uncovered over an area of more than 1200 km2of the Xiamen coastal area from January 2017 to October 2018. This study offers important guidance for the next phase of land reclamation and the future construction of Xiamen New Airport.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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Jinying Shi,Zhendong He,Yifan Xu,Wen Chen
Ethylene is a crucial gaseous phytohormone that regulates diverse aspects of plant growth and development. In Arabidopsis thaliana , perception of ethylene is mediated primarily by ETHYLENE RESPONSE 1 (ETR1), a prototypic membrane protein that couples ligand sensing to signal transduction through a transmembrane copper cofactor-dependent ethylene-binding site and a cytoplasmic histidine kinase domain. Previous work established that ETR1 binds copper and forms covalent homodimers, but the functional significance of its dimeric architecture in signal transduction has remained elusive. In this study, we expressed and purified full-length ETR1 from Pichia pastoris, enabling the systematic dissection of its oligomeric state, copper redox chemistry, and ligand binding effects. Using an in vitro luminescent kinase assay, we demonstrate that the Cu(I)-ethylene complex strongly suppresses ETR1 autophosphorylation, but only when the receptor is in its disulfide-linked dimer form. Monomeric ETR1 generated by reductive cleavage retained basal kinase activity yet was insensitive to ethylene. Furthermore, the ethylene antagonists Ag + and 1-MCP reversed the ligand-induced suppression. Mutational analysis revealed that the H353Q variant lacked kinase activity, while the C65S/H69A double mutant retained basal activity but was resistant to ethylene-induced inhibition, implicating both the catalytic histidine residue and the copper-binding site in the regulatory mechanism. Together, these findings establish that ETR1 functions as a dimer-dependent ethylene sensor, in which covalent dimerization is essential for allosteric coupling between the ligand-binding and kinase domains. This work thus provides a definitive biochemical model for ethylene perception and offers a robust platform for future structural and mechanistic studies of plant membrane-receptor signaling.
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JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
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Yanming Xia,Lixin Hu,Yuhan Hu,Shihao Wang,Qingqing Xiong,Xiaohu Wang,Yiqun Li,Lifang Yin,Jian Wang,Suxin Li
The stimulator of interferon genes (STING) has emerged as a promising target for cancer immunotherapy. However, STING agonists alone have demonstrated limited clinical success. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) has been implicated as a key resistance mechanism that undermines the antitumor effects of STING activation, yet the cell-type-specific roles and the combined impact of STING and IDO1 on tumor immune orchestration remain poorly understood. In this study, we report that a co-delivery nanosystem of STING agonists and IDO1 inhibitors, rather than their simple combination, yields synergistic antitumor responses. This nanomedicine exhibits tropism toward myeloid cell populations in vivo , particularly dendritic cells (DCs), and facilitates pH-responsive cytosolic delivery of both agents. As a result, it enhances antigen cross-presentation, DC maturation, and cytokine secretion, driving effective priming of cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Compared to monotherapies or physical nanoparticle combinations of STING agonists and IDO1 inhibitors, this two-in-one nanomedicine significantly suppresses tumor growth and confers a survival benefit. Depletion of STING in the host ( Tmem173 −/− mice) or deficiency in type I conventional DCs (cDC1s, Batf3 −/− mice) abolishes therapeutic efficacy, whereas depletion of STING in tumor cells exerts minimal impact. A bone marrow chimera experiment further supports the STING-cDC1 dependence. Its capability to overcome tumor resistance and the underlying mechanism were further investigated in a well-established tumor model. Our findings highlight the cooperative role of STING activation and IDO1 blockade within cDC1s and introduce an integrated drug delivery system to combat immune tolerance in cancer therapy.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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Jiarui Tong,Xiangrong Zhu,Xiumei Chen,Nengguo Tao
Chinese bayberry is a highly fragile and perishable fruit that requires protective and functional packaging to maintain its postharvest quality. In this study, a novel bio-based aerogel was developed using a gelatin/dialdehyde starch matrix reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) via Schiff-base crosslinking and freeze-drying. The as-prepared aerogel exhibited superior compressibility, elasticity, and biodegradability. This aerogel was further functionalized by loading trans-2-hexenal (E2H) and combined with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment, thereby constructing a postharvest preservation system for Chinese bayberry with the triple functionality of ethylene inhibition, antifungal activity, and cushioning performance. The optimal aerogel formulation (30% CNF content) demonstrated robust mechanical performance and sustained E2H release behavior, which followed first-order kinetics. In vitro and in vivo assays confirmed its significant inhibitory effect against Penicillium citrinum , the primary postharvest pathogen of bayberry. Storage experiments at 4 °C revealed that the synergistic effect of E2H-loaded aerogel pads and 1-MCP treatment effectively reduced decay, preserved firmness and nutritional quality, and extended the shelf life of bayberries to 18 d, significantly surpassing the control group which lost commercial value after 8 d. Furthermore, the aerogel completely degraded in soil within two weeks, confirming its potential as an eco-friendly packaging material. This work, integrating both protective and active preservation functionalities, provides a sustainable and efficient packaging approach for fragile fruit.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
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2018
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Ying Zhang,Taotao Zhan,Junshuai Chen,Yutian Chen,Maogang He
1-Methoxy-2-propanol (PGMME) is widely used as an oxygenated additive for diesel fuel. Experimental speed of sound data for PGMME are very scarce. Therefore, the speed of sound in PGMME was measured by the Brillouin light scattering (BLS) method in the temperature range from (306.81 to 648.29) K and pressures up to 10 MPa, including saturated liquid/vapor, liquid, and near-critical and supercritical fluid states. The relative expanded uncertainty (k = 2) of our BLS experimental system is estimated to be less than 1.4%. The variation of the speed of sound with the temperature and pressure is illustrated. Moreover, correlations for experimental speeds of sound in the saturated liquid/vapor and liquid are presented. The correlations represent the experimental data with average absolute deviations of 0.24% for the saturated liquid, 0.19% for the saturated vapor, and 0.36% for the liquid region.
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PHYTOMEDICINE
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Li Lin,Mengjie Xia,Ruohan Liang,Mengya Zhu,Xuanyi Chen,Jisheng Zhang,Xuan Cao
Introduction Matrine, a tetracyclic quinolizidine alkaloid derived from Sophora flavescens Aiton , exhibits potent antitumor activity. However, its direct molecular targets and the mechanisms by which it reverses chemoresistance in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remain poorly defined. Objectives To investigate the molecular mechanism by which matrine in reversing cisplatin (CDDP) resistance in TNBC. Methods The enhancing effects of matrine on CDDP sensitivity were evaluated in vitro and in BALB/c nude mouse xenografts. Molecular targets were identified via limited proteolysis–mass spectrometry (LiP–MS), followed by functional analyses of glycolysis, protein lactylation, and DNA repair. Results Matrine significantly sensitized CDDP-resistant TNBC cells to apoptosis and inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, matrine directly targeted Enolase 1 (ENO1), disrupting its interaction with PGK1 and PGAM1. This interference suppressed glycolytic enzyme complex formation, thereby reducing glycolytic flux and protein lactylation. Attenuated lactylation subsequently impaired the assembly of the NBS1-RAD50-MRE11 DNA repair complex and downregulated resistance-associated transcription factors YY1 and YBX1. Importantly, ENO1 overexpression or exogenous sodium lactate supplementation rescued cells from matrine-mediated sensitization. In vivo results confirmed that matrine targets ENO1 to inhibit glycolysis and lactate production, thereby enhancing CDDP efficacy in resistant tumors. Conclusions Matrine reverses TNBC chemoresistance by targeting ENO1 to suppress the glycolysis–lactylation–DNA repair axis. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of this TCM-derived compound in overcoming cancer drug resistance. Download: Download high-res image (227KB) Download: Download full-size image
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
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2022
·Vol. 50
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Weichao Sun,Wei Xie,Dixi Huang,Yinxing Cui,Jiaji Yue,Qifei He,Luoyong Jiang,Jianyi Xiong,Wei Sun,Qian Yi
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative disease affecting the joints, and inflammation appears to play a critical role in the initiation and progression of OA. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a natural flavonoid compound, has anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant functions. However, its anti‑inflammatory effects on OA and the underlying mechanisms of action of CAPE in the treatment of OA remain elusive. Therefore, the present study investigated the anti‑inflammatory effects of CAPE on IL‑1β‑stimulated chondrocytes in vitro and surgically induced rat models of OA in vivo. In vitro, CAPE reduced the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase‑2 in IL‑1β‑stimulated chondrocytes, as well as the extracellular secretion of nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 in the cell culture supernatants. In addition, CAPE attenuated the degradation of extracellular matrix by increasing the expression of aggrecan and collagen II, and decreasing the expression of MMP3, MMP13 and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif‑5. Furthermore, CAPE attenuated NF‑κB signaling and activated the nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor 2/heme oxygenase‑1 signaling pathway in IL‑1β‑stimulated chondrocytes. In vivo, CAPE protected cartilage from destruction and delayed the progression of OA in rats. Taken together, the findings of the present study indicated that CAPE may be a potential therapeutic agent for the prevention or treatment of OA.
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Nanoscale
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2023
·Vol. 15
·期 8
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Mengjiao Li,Qingjie Yu,Meie Zheng,Rongrong Jiang,Hongda Zhu,Huiling Guo,Hongmei Sun,Mingxing Liu
A label-free electrochemical immunosensor for high-sensitive detection of β-amyloid 1–42 (Aβ 1–42) was constructed based on Au-modified B, S, and N co-doped reduced graphene oxide (Au-BSN-rGO). The electronic structure of Au-BSN-rGO was investigated by first-principles calculations, which showed that the band gap of graphene was opened, thus improving its electrical conductivity. Moreover, Au-BSN-rGO was successfully prepared and characterized, and the obtained results discovered that it could be used as a signal amplifier for immunosensors due to the advantages of the good electrochemical characteristics and enormous surface area of BSN-rGO and the accelerated electron transfer ability of Au NPs. Furthermore, the label-free electrochemical immunosensor had a linear detection range of 0.1 pg mL−1–10 ng mL−1 and a detection limit of 0.072 pg mL−1, and it had good specificity, stability, and reproducibility. Also, this immunosensor showed recoveries of 89%–109% with an RSD of 2.61%–4.19% for detecting Aβ 1–42 in actual sample analysis. Therefore, the label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on Au-BSN-rGO should have a promising clinical application prospect for detecting Aβ 1–42.
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