Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications
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2017
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IF 4.164
Zhijia Zhang,Xiaole Zhao,Yingchun Su,Defeng Xing,Xiaojun Han
We demonstrate that antibacterial agent N , N′ -[(4, 5-dihydroxy-1, 2-phenylene)bis(methylene)]bisacrylamide (OHABA) can be assembled on the surface of vinyl organosilicon nanospheres (VOSNs) by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Chemically cross-linked vinyl organosilicon cores were facilely fabricated by sol-gel method as support, which densely grafted poly-OHABA (POHABA) as shells. Antibacterial assessment test results revealed that POHABA-based core@shell structure displayed high antibacterial performance, long-term stability, and kept broad-spectrum antibacterial effect of against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
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表面功能化
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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IF 8.5
Linru Huang,Fengping Liao,Kuntai Li,Yinyin Cao,Minghui Tan
The development of multifunctional and biodegradable composite films represents a promising approach to enhancing food preservation. Herein, a chitosan-based composite film was designed by incorporating bacterial cellulose (as a mechanical reinforcement agent) and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens HY2–1 lipopeptides (as an antimicrobial component), with the aim of enabling its potential application in food packaging. A systematic investigation was conducted to evaluate the influence of varying HY2–1 lipopeptides concentrations on the key performance metrics of the composite films, including mechanical strength, barrier properties, antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity, and practical efficacy in fruit preservation. The results revealed a concentration-dependent enhancement in functional properties of the composite films with increasing of HY2–1 lipopeptides incorporation. At the optimal HY2–1 lipopeptides concentration of 2.4 mg/mL, the composite film demonstrated significantly improved antioxidant activity, with DPPH radical scavenging of 48.21% (8-fold that of the control) and ABTS radical scavenging of 60.73% (3-fold that of the control). Besides, the composite film exhibited significantly enhanced antimicrobial activities against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Gram-positive bacteria ( Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus ), Gram-negative bacteria ( Escherichia coli ), and the fungal Penicillium digitatum , compared to the control film. Furthermore, the lipopeptides-incorporated composite film effectively preserved critical shelf-life indicators of citrus and strawberry under ambient storage conditions, including color retention, firmness maintenance, and nutritional content preservation, thereby demonstrating excellent practical preservation efficacy. Overall, this study designs a high-performance, fully bio-based composite film by integrating multifunctional lipopeptides into a chitosan matrix, presenting a potent and natural strategy to extend the shelf-life of perishable foods.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2026
·Vol. 14
·期 2
·121277
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Caifeng Xia,Siyuan Liu,Qikang Yin,Sen Liu,Bo Liao,Shuxian Wei,Zhaojie Wang,Zhe Sun,Xiaoqing Lu
The performance of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) depends largely on the structure and composition of incorporated nanofillers. However, it remains challenging to achieve efficient separation performance with uniform filler dispersion and strong interfacial compatibility within the polymer matrix. In this study, an ionic liquid-modified hollow microsphere of tartaric acid anion-intercalated layered double hydroxide (IL@HMS TA-LDH) was designed and embedded into a PIM-1 matrix to fabricate IL@HMS TA-LDH/PIM-1 MMMs for efficient CO 2 separation. The hollow microstructure and anion-rich interlayers of LDH provide multiple facilitated transport pathways for CO 2 significantly enhancing both permeability and selectivity. Experimental and theoretical calculation results confirm that IL modification on HMS TA-LDH not only improved the interfacial compatibility between the polymer and the filler but also enhanced CO 2 affinity and the CO 2 /N 2 selectivity. The resulting MMMs surpassed the 2019 Robeson upper bound and showed good stability. The separation efficiency of the optimal 5.0 % IL@HMS TA-LDH/PIM-1 MMMs was the best (CO 2 permeability was 8550.73 ± 367.54 Barrer, CO 2 /N 2 selectivity was 40.75 ± 1.83), outperforming most of the other reported MMMs. This work offers a new strategy for designing high-performance CO 2 capture membranes by combining hollow-structured LDH with functionalized ionic liquids.
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
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2026
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Zixu Li,Muge Xu,Yahan Zhang,Yao Chen,Weiwei Feng,Ting Zhao,Liuqing Yang,Guanghua Mao,Xiangyang Wu
The widespread presence of plastic pollutants, particularly phthalate esters such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), poses a significant threat to both ecosystems and human health. Despite the accumulating evidence of DBP toxicity, the mechanisms driving DBP-induced hepatotoxicity remain poorly understood. In this study, an integrated approach combining network toxicology, molecular docking, and multidimensional experimental validation was applied to elucidate the molecular pathways through which DBP causes liver damage. Ferroptosis was identified as a central player in DBP-induced hepatotoxicity. The results showed that DBP activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), regulating the NRF2/HO-1 signaling axis, which in turn induces iron overload and lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, ferroptotic hepatocytes release high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), activating the TLR4/NF-κB pathway in macrophages and amplifying inflammatory responses that exacerbate liver injury. Crucially, inhibition of either AhR expression or ferroptosis significantly attenuated these changes, highlighting the potential of AhR and ferroptosis as therapeutic targets. Together, these findings establish a novel mechanistic framework for DBP-induced hepatotoxicity: the AhR–NRF2/HO-1–ferroptosis–HMGB1/TLR4 axis. This study advances our understanding of plasticizer toxicity and offers insights for risk assessment and intervention strategies for combating environmental hepatotoxins.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2026
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Zhao Haiting,Meng Li,Du Peng,Chen Yun,Gong Mengqi,Zan Bo,Chen Jiaxin,Zeng Mengting,Liao Yiwei
Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly lethal brain tumor with limited treatment efficacy due to therapy resistance and the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Here, we developed tLyP-1-modified polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated hollow catalase-mimicking MnO₂-based nanocarriers (HM@si-SLC16A1/TMZ-tLyP-1, tLyP-NPs) for the targeted co-delivery of temozolomide (TMZ) and SLC16A1 siRNA (si-SLC16A1). These nanoparticles generate oxygen through H₂O₂ decomposition, alleviating tumor hypoxia and enhancing MRI imaging via Mn²⁺ release. In vitro, tLyP-NPs exhibited high siRNA loading efficiency, pH-responsive drug release, and effective SLC16A1 silencing, leading to reduced glioma cell viability and enhanced apoptosis under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions. tLyP-1 modification facilitated BBB penetration and glioma targeting, as evidenced by increased cellular uptake in a BMEC–C6 glioma co-culture model. In an orthotopic GBM rat model, the nanoparticles demonstrated superior tumor accumulation, prolonged T1-weighted MRI contrast, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy compared to non-modified formulations. Mechanistically, SLC16A1 silencing induced intracellular lactate accumulation, suppressed lactate-stimulated HCAR1/PI3K/AKT signaling, and promoted apoptosis in both in vitro and in vivo models. Histological analysis showed extensive tumor necrosis, increased apoptosis (Caspase-3, TUNEL), reduced proliferation (Ki67), and alleviated hypoxia (HIF-1α). Survival analysis revealed significantly prolonged survival without systemic toxicity. Collectively, tLyP-NPs represent a promising multifunctional nanoplatform that integrates BBB penetration, TME-responsive drug release, and synergistic chemo-gene therapy for GBM treatment. Graphical abstract
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Journal of Functional Foods
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2026
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Jialing Yu,Jiayao Li,Zhufang Duan,Dandan Han,Yingrui Cao,Gang Wu,Xin Lü,Fang Xie,Guoqiang Qian,Yanglei Yi
Goji berries ( Lycium spp.) are valued for their health-promoting potential. However, their juices often exhibit excessive acidity and unbalanced flavor, particularly after fermentation, which limits consumer acceptance and product development. This study aimed to improve both sensory quality and functional properties of red and black goji berry juices through probiotic fermentation using a low-acid-producing strain. Four probiotic strains were screened for their fermentation performance in red and black goji berry juices. Among them, Limosilactobacillus fermentum WXZ2-1 exhibited the most balanced fermentation profile; its moderate acid accumulation effectively preserved the sugar-acid balance, leading to a 29.12% increase in overall sensory acceptability scores compared to the average of other strains. L. fermentum WXZ2-1 exhibited superior growth performance in black goji juice, reaching 1.2 × 10 8 CFU/mL at 18 h, and produced a significantly higher sugar-to-acid ratio than other strains (SAR 27.25 in red and 23.33 in black at 24 h). Moreover, fermentation with L. fermentum WXZ2-1 significantly increased the antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging capacity) and total phenolic content by 16.16% and 56.01%, respectively; in red goji berry juice, and by 15.57% and 77.63%, respectively, in black goji berry juice. Metabolomic and volatile analyses revealed enhanced sugar metabolism, moderated acid formation, and enriched aromatic profiles, particularly in black goji juice. Overall, L. fermentum WXZ2-1 is a promising starter for producing fermented goji beverages with improved sensory quality and functional benefits.
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PLoS Pathogens
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2026
·Vol. 22
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·e1014042
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Yushu He,Yang Wang,Xiaoying He,Qingbo Lv,Isabelle Vallee,Pascal Boireau,Jing Ding,Xiaolei Liu
Trichinella spiralis ( T. spiralis ), a zoonotic nematode that causes severe myositis and systemic morbidity, sustains chronic muscle parasitism through evolutionary adaptations; however, this globally prevalent disease lacks targeted therapies to disrupt chronic infection. Although the heme transport protein HRG-1 has been characterized as an intervention target in free-living species (e.g., Caenorhabditis elegans ) and hematophagous parasites (e.g., Haemonchus contortus ), the molecular machinery governing heme acquisition in the nonhematophagous parasite T. spiralis remains uncharacterized, and no drugs targeting HRG-1 have been reported until now. Herein, we demonstrate that T. spiralis , a parasite that lacks the ability to synthesize heme autonomously, has evolved a sophisticated mechanism to scavenge and utilize heme from its host. By employing an aspartic protease to degrade host hemoglobin and myoglobin in the parasitic niche, T. spiralis is able to liberate heme for its own growth and survival. The structurally and functionally conserved Ts -HRG-1 protein plays a key role in transporting heme to the entire worm, particularly to functional organs, such as the cuticle and stichosome. More importantly, we discovered that the interaction between Ts -HRG-1 and Ts -ATP6V0C results in the formation of a functional complex that is essential for the parasite’s heme acquisition. The intervention effect achieved by Ts -ATP6V0C RNAi or inhibiting the activity of Ts -ATP6V0C with bafilomycin A1 (BafA1) was consistent with Ts -HRG-1 RNAi, resulting in impaired heme uptake, developmental arrest and a reduced larval burden in mouse hosts. These findings enhance our understanding of the parasite’s heme acquisition mechanism and identify the development of drugs that target proteins that interact with HRG-1 as a new direction in anthelminthic drug research.
Chronic Trichinella spiralis ( T. spiralis ) infections currently lack effective anthelmintic drugs, particularly for the persistent muscle-dwelling phase. Exploring the physiological activities of T. spiralis during muscle parasitism as a breakthrough for drug development, we discovered that the T. spiralis aspartic protease degrades myoglobin to release heme, just as it degrades hemoglobin. As an organism incapable of synthesizing heme de novo, protein molecules that regulate heme uptake are undoubtedly potential intervention targets. Based on previous studies, we functionally confirmed that structurally conserved HRG-1 is a key protein involved in heme uptake in T. spiralis . Although reducing HRG-1 expression via RNAi affects larval growth and development, notably, no drugs blocking HRG-1 have been developed to date. In this work, Ts -ATP6V0C was identified as an HRG-1-interacting protein through coimmunoprecipitation, and most importantly, the intervention effect achieved by pharmacological inhibition of Ts -ATP6V0c was identical to that of RNAi. These findings suggest that the development of inhibitors targeting HRG-1-interacting proteins represents a new therapeutic direction for T. spiralis infections and even helminth infections.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2026
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Yu Zengshan,Wu Yanjun,Guo Shan,Li Zelong,Cui Jiahao,Shi Guochao
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major global public health issue. Due to its insidious onset and atypical early symptoms, patients often fail to detect it in time and receive effective intervention. Therefore, conducting early screening and diagnosis is of great significance for delaying the progression of renal failure and reducing the burden on patients and society. Combining surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology, immunochromatography and artificial intelligence algorithm, this study utilized serum kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) molecule as a key biomarker to construct a serum-based CKD diagnostic model, aiming to achieve efficient and accurate CKD screening. A total of six models were included for comparative analysis, among which the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) model successfully achieved precise classification of CKD, with a classification accuracy of 98.42% and an area under the curve (AUC) of 99.96%. Furthermore, leave-one-out cross-validation was used to validate this model, with an overall classification accuracy of 96.79%. These results indicated that the model exhibited good stability and strong robustness. In conclusion, the artificial intelligence-driven immunochromatography SERS biosensing technology with serum KIM-1 molecule as the early warning radar is expected to become a new technical strategy for intelligent early screening and auxiliary diagnosis of CKD. Graphical The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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Liwen Zhang,Shaohua Chen,Shanyi Tan,Huizi Wen,Shuyu He,Fen Zhang,Xiangru Zuo,Ling Xiong
The inherent limitations of nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) severely limit its widespread application in heavy metal pollution remediation. To address this, Shewanella oneidenis MR-1 (MR-1) was utilized to counteract the iron oxide passivation layer on nZVI surface, however, this approach suffered from low electron transfer rate between MR-1 and the passivation layer. In this research, a novel PDA-modified nZVI composite (PDA-nZVI) was synthesized. Compared to unmodified nZVI, the proportions of Fe 0 and Fe(II) on the PDA-nZVI surface increased 2.06 % and 21.63 %, respectively. The electrochemical tests (e.g., a more negative corrosion potential, a lower charge-transfer resistance, a higher current density, and a 3.4-times larger electrochemical active surface area for PDA-nZVI compared to nZVI) confirm that PDA enhances electron transfer from iron core to the outside, thereby promoting Fe 0 availability and Fe(II) generation on the PDA-nZVI surface. Meanwhile, PDA modification successfully enhanced the material's dispersibility and hydrophilicity in aqueous solutions. Results demonstrate that the Cr(VI) elimination capacity of the PDA-nZVI and MR-1 combined system (PDA-nZVI/MR-1) was markedly superior to that of the nZVI/MR-1 system. Mechanism analyses demonstrate that PDA can act as an electron shuttle to accelerate electron transfer between MR-1 and the passivation layer, thereby promoting more Fe(III) transformation to Fe(II). This process enables more Cr(VI) to be reduced to Cr(III), which is subsequently adsorbed or complexed on the material surface as Cr 2 O 3 /FeCr 2 O 4 and Cr x Fe 1-x (OH) 3 , ultimately being removed from the solution via co-precipitation. The PDA-nZVI/MR-1 system successfully overcomes the inherent limitations and exhibits an exceptional Cr(VI) elimination capability
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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Jiaqi Chen,Jiayue Zhao,Yibin Xu,Xianglin Fei,Shujie Xu,Binke Chen,Wenzi Wu,Jiachen Zhuang,Xiuan Zhan,Aikun Fu
Enteric Lactobacillus plays a crucial role in maintaining the intestinal barrier integrity. Lactobacillus reuteri , one of the most described probiotic species of Lactobacillus , has been shown to alleviate enteritis-associated intestinal mucosal damage by stimulating the expansion of intestinal stem cells (ISCs). However, the underlying ligand-protein interactions remain unexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the specific molecular mechanisms by which L. reuteri and its metabolites govern ISC stemness. We employed broiler enteritis model and organoid culture to compare the probiotic effect of a wild-type (WT) L. reuteri strain and a reuterin-deficient isogenic mutant. Compared to the WT strain, the deficient strain exhibited an impaired ability to alleviate inflammation, restore the intestinal barrier, and stimulate ISC proliferation both in vivo and ex vivo, indicating that reuterin is the essential effector. Furthermore, bioorthogonal click chemistry combined with in silico molecular docking were utilized to map the direct host protein targets. We identified protein disulfide-isomerase 1 (PDIA1), an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident redox-active protein, as the direct binding partner of reuterin, characterized by a strong binding affinity. The inactivation of PDIA1 by reuterin binding increased ER-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, leading to the upregulation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway and the maintenance of ISCs. In conclusion, by inactivating the ER-resident PDIA1, L. reuteri -derived reuterin promoted ISC proliferation and ameliorated intestinal mucosal damage.
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
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2023
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Shuang Zhou,Yuhua Li,Yi Hong,Zhitao Zhong,Min Zhao
Puerarin (Pue), an isoflavone compound extracted from Pueraria, has been shown to inhibit inflammation and reduce cerebral edema. The neuroprotective effect of puerarin has attracted much attention in recent years. Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a serious complication of sepsis that causes damage to the nervous system. This study aimed to investigate the effect of puerarin on SAE and elucidate the potential underlying mechanisms. A rat model of SAE was established by cecal ligation and puncture, and puerarin was injected intraperitoneally immediately after the operation. Puerarin was found to improve the survival rate and neurobehavioral score of SAE rats, alleviate symptoms, inhibit the level of brain injury markers NSE and S100β, and improve the pathological changes in rat brain tissue. Puerarin was also found to inhibit the level of factors related to the classical pathway of pyroptosis, such as NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, ASC, IL-1β, and IL-18. Puerarin also reduced the brain water content and penetration of Evan’s Blue dye in SAE rats, and reduced the expression of MMP-9. In the in vitro experiments, we further confirmed the inhibitory effect of puerarin on neuronal pyroptosis by establishing a pyroptosis model in HT22 cells. Our findings suggest that puerarin may improve SAE by inhibiting the classical pathway of NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis and reducing blood-brain barrier damage, thus playing a role in brain protection. Our study may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for SAE.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2023
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Siqi Tong,Dan Chen,Xinbai Jiang,Zhixiang Xu,Xiaodong Liu,Jinyou Shen
A novel composite biochar synthesized from Fenton sludge (FS) and sewage sludge (SS) was employed to catalyze persulfate for the removal of 1-H-1,2,4-triazole (TZ). The optimized conditions for the synthesis and operating process were identified through response surface methodology as follow: SS/FS mass ratio = 5:1, catalyst dosage = 0.9 g L −1 and PDS concentration = 0.5 g L −1 . The removal efficiencies of TZ, TOC and organic nitrogen were found to be as high as 97.6%, 80.33% and 100%, respectively, with the addition of Fe 3 O 4 -doped biochar in persulfate catalytic system. Besides, Fe 3 O 4 -doped biochar exhibited superior stability and tolerance to wide range of pH (2–12), temperature (15–45 °C) and co-existing substrate. The reactive oxygen species, which resulted in the catalytic degradation of TZ followed the order of SO 4 ∙− > ∙OH > O 2 ∙− > 1 O 2 , were identified by electron spin resonance and quenching tests. It demonstrated that the radical pathway accomplished with non-radical pathway contributed to the enhanced degradation of TZ, which was further identified by electrochemical experiments. Moreover, the possible degradation pathway of TZ was ascertained and proposed through DFT calculation and LC-MS analysis. These findings illustrated that the novel magnetic biochar would be a promising persulfate catalyst for the treatment of refractory organic matters. In addition, it also provided a new alternative method for the resource utilization of FS and SS.
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