JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
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2020
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IF 3.28
Dan Yue,Xin Zhang,Yiqun Tan,Zhenling Wang,Yilei Zhang
A novel two-photon fluorescent probe (ZC-F2) for selective recognizing Zn 2+ and Cd 2+ was designed and synthesized. By tuning the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT), ZC-F2 can recognize Zn 2+ and Cd 2+ through different emission colors in acetonitrile , the detection limit of Zn 2+ and Cd 2+ are 11.25 nM and 1.80 nM respectively. Moreover, ZC-F2 exhibits strong two-photon fluorescence emission when being excited by a femtosecond laser in the range of 700–860 nm, and its two-photon absorption (TPA) cross-section is studied. The cell-imaging experiments show that ZC-F2 has high sensitivity to Zn 2+ and Cd 2+ , indicating its potential applications in environmental and biological detection.
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化学
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生物检测
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RSC Advances
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2020
·Vol. 10
·期 25
·14915-14927
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IF 3.119
Yiqiang Yu,Kai Liu,Zhuo Wen,Weicai Liu,Lei Zhang,Jiansheng Su
Zinc-incorporated biomaterials show promoting effects on osteogenesis; however, excessive zinc ions lead to cytotoxic reactions and also have other adverse effects. Therefore, the double-edged effects of Zn2+ microenvironments on osteogenesis may become critical issues for new material development. This study systematically investigated the bidirectional influences of diverse Zn2+ microenvironments on the cell adhesion, proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and apoptosis of rBMSCs. Furthermore, the mechanisms of zinc-induced osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs and of cell apoptosis induced by high concentration of Zn2+ were both discussed in detail. The results indicated that the Zn2+ microenvironments of 2 μg mL−1 and 5 μg mL−1 effectively improved the initial adhesion and proliferation of rBMSCs, while that of 15 μg mL−1 had exactly the opposite effect. More importantly, the suitable Zn2+ microenvironments (2 μg mL−1 and 5 μg mL−1) moderately increased the intracellular Zn2+ concentration by regulating zinc transportation, and then activated the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway to induce the osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs. In contrast, the high Zn2+ concentration (15 μg mL−1) not only inhibited the osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs by damaging intracellular zinc homeostasis, but also induced rBMSC apoptosis by enhancing intracellular ROS generation. The current study clarified the double-edged effects of Zn2+ microenvironments on the osteogenic properties of rBMSCs and the related mechanisms, and may provide valuable guidance for optimizing the design of zinc-doped biomaterials and zinc-based alloys.
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生物材料
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细胞生物学
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组织工程
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生物医学工程
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DALTON TRANSACTIONS
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2024
·Vol. 53
·期 15
·6625-6630
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IF 3.5
Jiaxiang Liu,Yuzhen Zhao,Zhe Zhang,Manni Li,Wenqi Song,Wentao Li,Zongcheng Miao
Applying molecular design to chiral organo-Zn2+ complexes, a new pair of chiral heteroleptic bis-pyrazolonate-Zn2+ enantiomers [Zn(PMBP)2(1R,2R-Chxn)] (R,R-Zn2+; HPMBP = 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone and 1R,2R-Chxn = (1R,2R)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine) and [Zn(PMBP)2(1S,2S-Chxn)] (S,S-Zn2+; 1S,2S-Chxn = (1S,2S)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine) have been synthesized and characterized in terms of photophysical and thermodynamic properties. In addition to a small Flack parameter (0.05(3)) associated with the solid-state elucidation of S,S-Zn2+, the circular dichroism (CD) and circularly polarized light (CPL) spectra for the chiral Zn2+ enantiomers show perfect mirror symmetry, establishing that the enantiopure 1,2-diamines successfully induce the optical isomerism of R,R-Zn2+ and S,S-Zn2+. As a result of the combined strong chiral induction capability of chiral 1,2-diamines and excellent photophysical properties of the pyrazolone ligand (PMBP)−, the two Zn2+ enantiomers exhibit high-quality pure blue fluorescence (ΦPL = 9–10%) and significant CPL activity (|glum| = 0.0065–0.0068). The heteroleptic strategy adopted in this study offers a new route to develop high-performance chiroptical luminophores.
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化学
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2021
·Vol. 32
·期 13
·18205-18211
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IF 2.478
Jin Ding Hao,Hu Cheng Chao,Liu Bing
CaAl 2 − 2 x Zn x Ti x O 4 ( x = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15) ceramics with low permittivity have been prepared via a standard solid-state reaction method. The partial co-substitution of (Zn 0.5 Ti 0.5 ) 3+ for Al 3+ can effectively lower the sintering temperature of CaAl 2 O 4 ceramics by approximately 200 °C. Meanwhile, the large negative temperature coefficient of resonant frequency ( τ f = − 55 ppm/°C) of CaAl 2 O 4 ceramics can be simultaneously modified toward zero. With increasing x , the quality factor ( Q f ) indicates a downward changing trend owing to the appearance of ZnAl 2 O 4 and CaTiO 3 secondary phases. The optimum microwave dielectric properties ( ε r = 11.9, Q f = 28,090 GHz, and τ f = − 1.2 ppm/°C) are achieved at x = 0.15. Moreover, a microstrip patch antenna is fabricated using the x = 0.15 ceramic as the dielectric substrate. The fabricated antenna demonstrates a S 11 value of − 17.8 dB at 4.9 GHz and a measured − 10 dB bandwidth of 86 MHz. The good antenna performances suggest that the present ceramics are good candidates for 5G antenna applications at the sub-6 GHz band.
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材料科学
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电子工程
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EMBO REPORTS
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2024
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IF 6.5
LongYonghui,ZhuZhini,ZhouZixuan,YangChuanhui,ChaoYulin,WangYuwei,ZhouQingtong,WangMing-Wei,QuQianhui
Zinc transporter 1 (ZnT1), the principal carrier of cytosolic zinc to the extracellular milieu, is important for cellular zinc homeostasis and resistance to zinc toxicity. Despite recent advancements in the structural characterization of various zinc transporters, the mechanism by which ZnTs-mediated Zn2+ translocation is coupled with H+ or Ca2+ remains unclear. To visualize the transport dynamics, we determined the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of human ZnT1 at different functional states. ZnT1 dimerizes via extensive interactions between the cytosolic (CTD), the transmembrane (TMD), and the unique cysteine-rich extracellular (ECD) domains. At pH 7.5, both protomers adopt an outward-facing (OF) conformation, with Zn2+ ions coordinated at the TMD binding site by distinct compositions. At pH 6.0, ZnT1 complexed with Zn2+ exhibits various conformations [OF/OF, OF/IF (inward-facing), and IF/IF]. These conformational snapshots, together with biochemical investigation and molecular dynamic simulations, shed light on the mechanism underlying the proton-dependence of ZnT1 transport.
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分子生物学
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结构生物学
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Small
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2015
·Vol. 11
·期 31
·3807-3813
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IF 8.368
Li-Li Tan,Haiwei Li,Yue Zhou,Yuanyuan Zhang,Xiao Feng,Bo Wang,Ying-Wei Yang
A new theranostic nanoplatform, comprising of monodisperse zirconium metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as drug carriers and carboxylatopillar[5]arene-based supramolecular switches as gating entities, is constructed, and controlled drug release triggered by bio-friendly Zn 2+ ions (abundant in synaptic vesicles) and auxiliary thermal stimulus is realized. This on-command drug delivery system exhibits large pore sizes for drug encapsulation, excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, extremely low cytotoxicity and premature drug release, and superior dual-stimuli responsiveness, opening a new avenue in targeted drug delivery and controlled release of therapeutic agents, especially in the treatment of central nervous system diseases.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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药学
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2024
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IF 5.7
Linxiu Zhao,Junli Shi,Yongzheng Liu,Mingfeng Han,Shengling Li,Duanlin Cao
Background In recent years, environmental pollution has been increasing due to the excessive emission of toxic ions, which has caused serious harm to human health and ecological environment. There are various methods for detecting Cu 2+ , S 2− and Zn 2+ , but the traditional ion detection methods have obvious disadvantages, such as poor selectivity and long detection time. Therefore, it is still crucial to develop simple, efficient and rapid detection methods. Results A fluorescent probe based on benzothiazole, ( E )- N '-(3-(benzo[ d ]thiazol-2-yl)-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzylidene)-3,4,5-tris(benzyloxy)benzohydrazide ( BT ), was designed and synthesized. It was characterized using ESI-MS, 1 H NMR, and 13 C NMR. BT can be used as a chemosensor to detect Cu 2+ , S 2− and Zn 2+ in CH 3 CN/H 2 O (7:3, v/v, pH = 7.4, HEPES buffer: 0.1 M), with detection limits of 0.301 μM, 0.017 μM, and 0.535 μM, respectively. At an excitation wavelength of 320 nm, BT exhibits an “on-off-on” response to Cu 2+ /S 2− and enhanced fluorescence response to Zn 2+ , with a change in fluorescence color from orange to green. The coordination ratio of ions to the probe was determined to be 1:1 through Job's plot and hydrogen spectral titration. The recognition mechanism was discussed in conjunction with theoretical calculations. Furthermore, the probe has been successfully used in test strips and medical swabs colorimetry, as well as live cell imaging. Significance The probe BT lays the foundation for the design and synthesis of multifunctional fluorescent probes. As a portable detection method, probe BT was used to detect Cu 2+ , S 2− and Zn 2+ on strips. Furthermore, the probe was applied to biological cells to detect target ions with low cytotoxicity and excellent cell permeability. This indicating that it can be used as a potential candidate for tracking Cu 2+ and S 2− in clinical diagnostics and biological systems.
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分析化学
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生物医学
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ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 8.7
Han Yi,Xingyu Jiang,Li Feng,Liangfei Tian,Huaming Yang
Bacterial infections pose considerable health risks, emphasising the critical need for effective and biocompatible antibacterial drugs. Considerably, we developed an efficient antimicrobial system incorporating the combined potential of high-frequency ultrasound and antimicrobial drugs against bacterial infections. A ZnO–kaolinite (Kaol) composite with antibacterial properties was synthesised by growing ZnO on the Kaol nano-clay surface using the co-precipitation method. High-frequency ultrasound efficiently promotes the release of Zn 2+ , which enhances the antibacterial properties. Furthermore, in-depth in vitro antibacterial studies and bacterial live/dead staining experiments validate the exceptionally high antibacterial performance of the composite. Therefore, owing to the synergistic effects of high-frequency ultrasound and antibacterial properties, the as-prepared novel antibacterial composite is a promising potential substitute for conventional antibacterial agents.
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生物医学工程
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材料科学
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微生物学
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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IF 5.3
Ruxue Ma,Han Zheng,Jing Wang,Xiucheng Zheng,Xiaoli Zhang,Xinxin Guan
Photocatalytic degradation is an effective and challenging strategy in purifying wastewaters containing organic pollutants. Thus, developing a suitable photocatalyst and clarifying the degradation mechanism are extremely worthwhile. In this work, Zn 2+ -decorated porous g-C 3 N 4 with nitrogen vacancies (g-C 3 N 4-δ ) is prepared with the facile sonication-calcination method. Benefitting from the modified geometric structure and electronic properties, compared with g-C 3 N 4-δ , the resulting composites deliver reduced micropore percentage, enhanced separation and migration of photogenerated carriers, narrowed band gap, and improved reducing capacity of photoinduced electrons, favoring the photocatalytic reaction. Particularly, Zn 2+ (2)-g-C 3 N 4-δ (10 mg) displays the highest photocatalytic activity toward eliminating tetracycline (TC, 10 mg L -1 , 50 mL), and the degradation efficiency (63.9%) within 30 min is 3.4 times that of g-C 3 N 4-δ (18.9%) irradiated by visible light. Moreover, the optimal composite demonstrates satisfactory recyclability and excellent universality. This study suggests a novel way to construct g-C 3 N 4 -based photocatalysts for efficiently degrading organic contaminants in water.
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环境科学
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ChemNanoMat
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2019
·Vol. 5
·期 7
·897-910
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IF 3.431
Yanan Liu,Jing Sun,Youcong Gong,Hui Zhou,Xu Chen,Xufeng Zhu,Yingyu Zhao,Yayu Wen,Xiuying Qin,Jie Liu
Graphical Peptide@POMs nanoparticles with Aβ-targeting peptides are used for Alzheimer's disease treatment in mice. First, synthetic peptide-modified Mo-POM nanoparticles are synthesized. Then, the assembled Peptide@POMs nanoparticles can effectively inhibit Zn 2+ -induced Aβ40 aggregation, penetrate the blood-brain barrier, and bind to Aβ. In addition, Peptide@POMs nanoparticles protect neurons from Aβ40-mediated neurotoxicity. The abnormal metabolism of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide, as one of the main components of senile plaques, plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Our previous work showed that polyoxometalates (POMs) that inhibited the formation of Aβ aggregates were promising for AD therapy. Here, peptide-modified Mo polyoxometalate (Mo-POMs) nanoparticles were synthesized by the self-assembly of Aβ target peptide and Mo-POMs based on our previous work. Importantly, after modifying with the Aβ target peptide, the Mo polyoxometalate (Mo-POMs) nanoparticles exhibited enhanced blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration and high binding affinity with Aβ species. The interactions between the Peptide@Mo-POMs nanoparticle and Aβ in the presence of Zn 2+ were comprehensively studied using physicochemical methods (spectroscopy, ThT fluorescence, turbidity tests). Peptide@Mo-POMs could suppress Aβ aggregation, disaggregate Aβ fibrils, and suppress Zn 2+ -induced Aβ aggregation. In addition, in vitro cell experiments revealed that Peptide@Mo-POMs could target and be well absorbed by PC12 cells, leading to the inhibition of intracellular Aβ aggregation and reduced Aβ aggregates-induced cytotoxicity. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability of Peptide@Mo-POMs was also revealed by the Transwell experiment. This study gives a mechanistic understanding into how Peptide@Mo-POMs can work through a synergistic interaction with metal ions and Aβ, and provides new insights into the design and synthesis of POMs as Aβ inhibitors in the treatment of AD.
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纳米医学
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神经科学
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材料科学
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生物化学
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RSC Advances
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2016
·Vol. 6
·期 17
·14273-14282
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IF 3.289
Longwen Wu,Xiaohui Wang,Longtu Li
Lead-free (1 − x)BaTiO3–xBi(Zn2/3Nb1/3)O3 (x = 0.05–0.20) materials were fabricated via solid-state reactions. A pure perovskite pseudocubic structure is obtained for all compositions. Dielectric measurements reveal an intensified diffusion and relaxor-like characteristics from 5 mol% to 20 mol% Bi(Zn2/3Nb1/3)O3. Weakly coupled relaxor behavior is concluded from the exceptionally high activation energies of ∼0.20–0.22 eV from the Vogel–Fulcher model for x ≥ 0.10, which possibly results in the extremely low dielectric nonlinearity and extra slim polarization–electric field loops. An optimal discharged energy density of 0.79 J cm−3 with a high energy efficiency of 93.5% is achieved at 131 kV cm−1 for x = 0.15, which proves that the BaTiO3–Bi(Zn2/3Nb1/3)O3 material is a promising candidate for high energy storage applications.
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物理学
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2020
·Vol. 138
·期 3
·49916
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IF 2.52
Xueyu Wang,Yong Qi,Shufen Zhang,Wenbin Niu,Wei Ma,Suli Wu,Bingtao Tang
Mechanical nondiscoloring and antistretching photonic crystal (PC) films, especially those with stable structure colors during deformation, have great potential applications in wearable display devices, decoration, and packaging. Here, PC films with antistretching and invariant structural colors during deformation were prepared, by combining Zn 2+ coordinated elastic material and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) with polystyrene@silica (PS@SiO 2 ) colloidal crystals. The PC films release energy by forming local fractures at a microscopic level during the straining process but the lattice spacing and effective refractive index of the local array do not change. According to the Bragg law, the structure color remains unchanged. The introduction of HPMC gave the PC films excellent tensile properties, and the maximum tensile strength reached 10 MPa. And after 100 times of stretching, bending and compression cycles, the structural color remained unchanged.
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