Frontiers in Immunology
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2024
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IF 5.7
Qian Liping,Zeng Zehua
Introduction: The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, leading to COVID-19, poses a major global health threat. While specific treatments and vaccines are under development, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has historically been effective against pandemics, including viral pneumonias. Our study explores the efficacy and mechanisms of Jinhua Qinggan Granules (JHQG) in treating COVID-19.Methods: We analyzed JHQG’s components using UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS, identifying 73 compounds. Network pharmacology and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) were used to assess JHQG’s effects on immune cells from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Literature review supported the antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects of JHQG.Results: JHQG targets were found to interact with immune cells, including neutrophils, monocytes, plasmablasts, and effector T cells, reducing their overactivation in severe COVID-19. JHQG’s modulation of these cells’ activity likely contributes to reduced inflammation and improved clinical outcomes.Discussion: Our findings provide insights into JHQG's mechanism of action, highlighting its potential in controlling the inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients. The study supports the use of JHQG as a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19 and similar viral infections, leveraging its ability to modulate immune cell activity and reduce inflammation.
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Arabian Journal of Chemistry
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2024
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IF 5.3
Chuanxi Tian,Jinyue Zhao,Qian Wang,Keke Luo,Shuang Zhao,Li Wan,Jiarui Li,Kaile Ma,Yanyan Zhou,Min Li
Background Huashi Baidu granule (HSBD), an approved herbal formula for treating COVID-19, demonstrates safety and efficacy. Despite its market approval, the detailed methodology and identification of its active components remain unexplored, leaving its bioactive constituents and action mechanisms unclear. Methods This study investigated the potential mechanisms of HSBD’s active ingredient in treating COVID-19. Our approach integrated various techniques, including the UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS method, analysis of the GEO database, network pharmacology, surface plasmon resonance, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, to formulate a comprehensive research strategy. Results The UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS method employed for HSBD analysis proved stable, reliable, and reproducible. We identified 25 principal components in HSBD, with 7 compounds detected in plasma, namely Pogostone, P-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Paeoniflorin, Rhein, Emodin, Ephedrine hydrochloride, and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network analysis identified MMP9 as a pivotal target. Surface plasmon resonance analysis revealed that Paeoniflorin and Rhein exert their antiviral effects by interacting with RBD and ACE2. In contrast, Emodin’s antiviral mechanism predominantly involves binding to MMP9. Molecular docking results indicated strong binding affinities of Rhein and Paeoniflorin to the hACE2 protein, and high binding affinities of Emodin to the MMP9 protein, all of which were corroborated by molecular dynamics simulations. Conclusion We investigated the methodology and identified the active components of HSBD, focusing on those absorbed into the plasma, to elucidate the effective material basis of HSBD in the treatment of COVID-19, our research offered insightful exploration into its mechanisms of action against COVID-19.
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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Journal of Cleaner Production
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2022
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IF 11.072
Xueli Hu,Yuanhang Zhou,Yingying Zhou,Yun Bai,Ruiting Chang,Peng Lu,Zhi Zhang
Under the new crown pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic, the intensive use of therapeutic drugs has caused certain hidden danger to the safety of the water environment. Therefore, the core-shell microporous zinc silicate (SiO 2 @ZSO) was successfully prepared and used for the adsorption of chloroquine phosphate (CQ), tetracycline (TC) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) for eliminating the threat of COVID-19. The adsorption efficiencies of 20 mg L −1 of CQ, TC and CIP by SiO 2 @ZSO were all up to 60% after 5 min. The adsorption capacity of SiO 2 @ZSO for CQ, TC and CIP can reach 49.01 mg g −1 , 56.06 mg g −1 and 104.77 mg g −1 , respectively. The adsorption process is primarily physical adsorption, which is heterogeneous, spontaneous and preferential. Moreover, the effects of temperature, pH, salinity, and reusability on the adsorption of CQ, TC, and CIP on SiO 2 @ZSO were investigated. The adsorption mechanism mainly involves electrostatic attraction, partitioning and hydrogen bonding, which is insightful through the changes of the elements and functional groups before and after adsorption. This work provides a solution to the problems faced by the treatment of pharmaceuticals wastewater under the COVID-19 epidemic.
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环境科学
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Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
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2024
·Vol. 18
·期 9
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IF 6.1
Liao Xiaobin,Liu Xinyue,He Yueyun,Tang Xueping,Xia Ruanjunjie,Huang Yongjun,Li Wenhua,Zou Jing,Zhou Zhenming,Zhuang Mazhan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most sewage treatment plants increased disinfectant dosages to inactivate pathogenic viruses and microorganisms more effectively. However, this approach also led to the production of more disinfection by-products (DBPs). To ensure both disinfection efficiency and a reduction in DBP formation, new disinfection protocols are required. In this study, the disinfection efficiency, DBP amounts, and toxicity changes resulting from ozone (O 3 ), ultraviolet (UV), chlorine (Cl 2 ), and their combined processes were examined. The results demonstrated that the O 3 /UV/Cl 2 combination achieved the highest disinfection efficiency. Chlorination produced the most DBPs, whereas UV treatment reduced the formation of trihalomethane (THM), halogenated ketones (HKs), haloacetic acids (HAA), dichloroacetonitrile (DCAN) and N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) by 45.9%, 52.6%, 82.0%, 67.95%, and 47%, respectively. O 3 also significantly reduced their production by 99.1%, 91.1%, 99.5%, 100%, and 35%. Intracellular organic matter (IOM) was identified as the primary DBP precursors, producing 2.94 times more DBPs than extracellular organic matter (EOM). The increased DBP formation during chlorination was attributed to IOM leakage and cell membrane damage, which was verified using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The toxicities of DBPs were evaluated for six disinfection methods, revealing inconsistent results. The overall toxicities were assessed using zebrafish embryo experiments. Both evaluations indicated that chlorination alone was the least favorable method. In addition, the toxicities followed a sequence: Cl 2 ≈ O 3 /Cl 2 > O 3 > O 3 /UV/Cl 2 > UV > UV/Cl 2 . These findings can serve as a reference for sewage treatment plants in selecting appropriate disinfection methods to manage the COVID-19 epidemic from comprehensive perspective.
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ACS Nano
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2022
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IF 18.027
Qilin Li,Rengui Xu,Huiling Fan,Jiarong Xu,Yunruo Xu,Peng Cao,Yan Zhang,Tao Liang,Yang Zhang,Wei Chen,Zheng Wang,Lin Wang,Xiaoyuan Chen
The key to controlling the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reducing mortality is highly dependent on the safe and effective use of vaccines for the general population. Current COVID-19 vaccination practices (intramuscular injection of solution-based vaccines) are limited by heavy reliance on medical professionals, poor compliance, and laborious vaccination recording procedures, resulting in a waste of health resources and low vaccination coverage, etc. In this study, we developed a smart mushroom-inspired imprintable and lightly detachable (MILD) microneedle platform for the effective and convenient delivery of multidose COVID-19 vaccines and decentralized vaccine information storage. The mushroom-like structure allows the MILD system to be easily pressed into the skin and detached from the patch base, acting as a “tattoo” to record the vaccine counts in situ without any storage equipment, offering quick accessibility and effortless readout, saving a great deal of valuable time and energy for both patients and health professionals. After loading inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus-based vaccines, MILD system induced a high level of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD) in vivo without eliciting systemic toxicity and local damage. Collectively, this smart delivery platform serves as a promising carrier to improve COVID-19 vaccination efficacy through its dual capabilities of vaccine delivery and in situ data storage, thus exhibiting great potential for helping to contain the COVID-19 pandemic or a resurgence.
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Small
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2023
·Vol. 19
·期 28
·2301162
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IF 13.3
Zewei Lian,Tingqing Wu,Huadong Wang,Jimei Chi,Lijun Cheng,Daixi Xie,Xiangyu Pan,Yuming Hu,Zhiyu Tan,Sisi Chen,Xu Yang,Yang Yun,Wei Wu,Chunbao Li,Meng Su,Yanlin Song
Rapid and ultra-sensitive detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is critical for early screening and management of COVID-19. Currently, the real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) is the primary laboratory method for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2. It is not suitable for at-home COVID-19 diagnostic test due to the long operating time, specific equipment, and professional procedures. Here an all-printed photonic crystal (PC) microarray with portable device for at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test is reported. The fluorescence-enhanced effect of PC amplifies the fluorescence intensity of the labeled probe, achieving detection of nucleocapsid (N-) protein down to 0.03 pg mL −1 . A portable fluorescence intensity measurement instrument gives the result (negative or positive) by the color of the indicator within 5 s after inserting the reacted PC microarray test card. The N protein in inactivated virus samples (with cycle threshold values of 26.6–40.0) can be detected. The PC microarray provides a general and easy-to-use method for the timely monitoring and eventual control of the global coronavirus pandemic.
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生物医学工程
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2022
·Vol. 189
·期 3
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IF 6.408
Wang Shuang,Wang Chen,Xin Yuxiao,Li Qiuyun,Liu Weilu
A novel electrochemical sensor is reported for the detection of the antiviral drug favipiravir based on the core–shell nanocomposite of flower-like molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) nanospheres and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). The MoS 2 @MIP core–shell nanocomposite was prepared via the electrodeposition of a MIP layer on the MoS 2 modified electrode, using o-phenylenediamine as the monomer and favipiravir as the template. The selective binding of target favipiravir at the MoS 2 @MIP core–shell nanocomposite produced a redox signal in a concentration dependent manner, which was used for the quantitative analysis. The preparation process of the MoS 2 @MIP core–shell nanocomposite was optimized. Under the optimal conditions, the sensor exhibited a wide linear response range of 0.01 ~ 100 nM (1.57*10 −6 ~ 1.57*10 −2 μg mL −1 ) and a low detection limit of 0.002 nM (3.14*10 −7 μg mL −1 ). Application of the sensor was demonstrated by detecting favipiravir in a minimum amount of 10 μL biological samples (urine and plasma). Satisfied results in the recovery tests indicated a high potential of favipiravir monitoring in infectious COVID-19 samples. Graphical abstract
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分析化学
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Frontiers in Pharmacology
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2022
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IF 5.988
Wang Junqi,Jing Xian,Hua Lizhong,Zheng Yuling,Hu Shiheng,Xiao Jing,Guo Dawei,Wu Wenda,Ji Hui,Peng Lin,Jiang Shanxiang,Gao Xiuge
Chloroquine was once thought to be a promising treatment for COVID-19 but it quickly failed due to its inefficiency and association with increased mortality. Further, comorbidities such as hypertension may have contributed this failure. The safety and toxicity of chloroquine at doses required for treating SARS-CoV-2 infection in hypertensive patients remain unknown. Herein, to investigate these effects, we performed a safety evaluation of chloroquine at the approved dose (63 mg/kg) and at a high dose (126 mg/kg) in hypertensive rats. We found that chloroquine increased the mortality of hypertensive rats to 18.2% and 100%, respectively, after 7 days. During the chloroquine exposure period, the bodyweight, feed, and water consumption of hypertensive rats were decreased significantly. In addition, we show that chloroquine induces prolongation of QTc interval, elevation of LDH and CK, and histopathological damage of the myocardium in hypertensive rats. Ocular toxicity was observed in hypertensive rats in the form of hemorrhage in the eyes and retinal damage. Furthermore, we also observed intestinal toxicity in hypertensive rats, which presented as thinning intestinal walls with hemorrhagic contents, and histopathological changes of the jejunum. Hepatotoxicity was also evidenced by elevated ALT, and vacuolization of hepatocytes was also observed. Nephrotoxicity was observed only in high dose chloroquine-treated hypertensive rats, presenting as alterations of urinalysis and renal function. Immune alterations were also found in high-dose chloroquine-treated hypertensive rats with elevation of serum IL-10, IL-1β and GRO, and moderate damage to the spleen. In summary, this study partially explains the reason for the failure of chloroquine as a COVID-19 therapy, and underlines the importance of safety evaluation and medical supervision of chloroquine to avoid patient harm, especially to those with hypertension.
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BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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2020
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Junke Song,Li Zhang,Yanfeng Xu,Dezhi Yang,Li Zhang,Shiying Yang,Wen Zhang,Jinhua Wang,Shuo Tian,Shengqian Yang,Tianyi Yuan,Ailin Liu,Qi Lv,Fengdi Li,Hongqi Liu,Biyu Hou,Xiaozhong Peng,Yang Lu,Guanhua Du
Baicalein is the main active compound of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, a medicinal herb with multiple pharmacological activities, including the broad anti-virus effects. In this paper, the preclinical study of baicalein on the treatment of COVID-19 was performed. Results showed that baicalein inhibited cell damage induced by SARS-CoV-2 and improved the morphology of Vero E6 cells at a concentration of 0.1 μM and above. The effective concentration could be reached after oral administration of 200 mg/kg crystal form β of baicalein in rats. Furthermore, baicalein significantly inhibited the body weight loss, the replication of the virus, and relieved the lesions of lung tissue in hACE2 transgenic mice infected with SARS-CoV-2. In LPS-induced acute lung injury of mice, baicalein improved the respiratory function, inhibited inflammatory cell infiltration in the lung, and decreased the levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in serum. In conclusion, oral administration of crystal form β of baicalein could reach its effective concentration against SARS-CoV-2. Baicalein could inhibit SARS-CoV-2-induced injury both in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, baicalein might be a promising therapeutic drug for the treatment of COVID-19.
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治疗学
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2023
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IF 12.6
Songtao Hu,Yige Li,Biao Dong,Zixin Tang,Bingshuai Zhou,Yue Wang,Liheng Sun,Lin Xu,Lin Wang,Xueliang Zhang,Nuernisha Alifu,Liankun Sun,Hongwei Song
Efficient detection of related markers is significant for the early screening of COVID-19. Near infrared (NIR) light excited up-conversion fluorescence probes are ideal for biosensing but limited by the low luminescence efficiency. In this work, a novel highly stable opal photonic crystal (OPC) structure was designed to provide an OPC effect for up-conversion fluorescence enhancement, and sensitive Novel Coronavirus IgG up-conversion FRET-based sensor was further constructed. For the problems of water stability and mechanical stability of polymer OPC which cannot be solved for a long time, polymer spray combined with a flipped OPC film strategy is presented. Fragmented size OPC film was firmly fixed by polymer modification layer, which gave large size OPC film great water stability, mechanical stability and bending performance without affecting the fluorescence enhancement property. On this basis, the up-conversion emission intensity was enhanced significantly, and fluorescence resonant energy transfer (FRET) based Novel Coronavirus IgG antibody sensor was constructed. Monolayer up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) on the surface of the polydopamine (PDA)/OPC film can make the fluorescent signal more sensitive, and effectively reduce the detection limit. The test device integrating NIR excitation and mobile phone realized the visual fast detection, showing remarkable sensing performance for COVID-19 antibodies with the limit of detection (LOD) of 0.1 ng mL −1 . This detection platform will provide a more effective tool for early detection of the novel coronavirus.
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材料科学
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光学
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传感器
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生物技术
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 19
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IF 10.435
Tan Qingqin,He Lingjie,Meng Xiaojun,Wang Wei,Pan Hudan,Yin Weiguo,Zhu Tianchuan,Huang Xi,Shan Hong
Background The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 remains a serious public health menace as the lack of efficacious treatments. Cytokine storm syndrome (CSS) characterized with elevated inflammation and multi-organs failure is closely correlated with the bad outcome of COVID-19. Hence, inhibit the process of CSS by controlling excessive inflammation is considered one of the most promising ways for COVID-19 treatment.Results Here, we developed a biomimetic nanocarrier based drug delivery system against COVID-19 via anti-inflammation and antiviral treatment simultaneously. Firstly, lopinavir (LPV) as model antiviral drug was loaded in the polymeric nanoparticles (PLGA-LPV NPs). Afterwards, macrophage membranes were coated on the PLGA-LPV NPs to constitute drugs loaded macrophage biomimetic nanocarriers (PLGA-LPV@M). In the study, PLGA-LPV@M could neutralize multiple proinflammatory cytokines and effectively suppress the activation of macrophages and neutrophils. Furthermore, the formation of NETs induced by COVID-19 patients serum could be reduced by PLGA-LPV@M as well. In a mouse model of coronavirus infection, PLGA-LPV@M exhibited significant targeted ability to inflammation sites, and superior therapeutic efficacy in inflammation alleviation and tissues viral loads reduction.Conclusion Collectively, such macrophage biomimetic nanocarriers based drug delivery system showed favorable anti-inflammation and targeted antiviral effects, which may possess a comprehensive therapeutic value in COVID-19 treatment.
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药理学
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纳米技术
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免疫学
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病毒学
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药物递送系统
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Cell Reports
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2024
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IF 7.5
Yiheng Mao,Ying Chen,Yuan Li,Longda Ma,Xi Wang,Qi Wang,An He,Xi Liu,Tianyi Dong,Weina Gao,Yanfen Xu,Liang Liu,Liang Ren,Qian Liu,Peng Zhou,Ben Hu,Yiwu Zhou,Ruijun Tian,Zheng-Li Shi
As a primary target of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, lung exhibits heterogeneous histopathological changes following infection. However, comprehensive insight into their protein basis with spatial resolution remains deficient, which hinders further understanding of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related pulmonary injury. Here, we generate a region-resolved proteomic atlas of hallmark pathological pulmonary structures by integrating histological examination, laser microdissection, and ultrasensitive proteomics. Over 10,000 proteins are quantified across 71 post-mortem specimens. We identify a spectrum of pathway dysregulations in alveolar epithelium, bronchial epithelium, and blood vessels compared with non-COVID-19 controls, providing evidence for transitional-state pneumocyte hyperplasia. Additionally, our data reveal the region-specific enrichment of functional markers in bronchiole mucus plugs, pulmonary fibrosis, airspace inflammation, and alveolar type 2 cells, uncovering their distinctive features. Furthermore, we detect increased protein expression associated with viral entry and inflammatory response across multiple regions, suggesting potential therapeutic targets. Collectively, this study provides a distinct perspective for deciphering COVID-19-caused pulmonary dysfunction by spatial proteomics.
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蛋白质组学
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肺科学
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病理学
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