CELLULAR SIGNALLING
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2023
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Xiaoyu Liu,Beike Wang,Maolin Chang,Xiaocen Zhang,Hao Zou,Zhen Zhang,Guangli Han
The bone formation (osteogenesis) of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs) under tension stress is essential for alveolar bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) remove ubiquitin from target proteins, affecting their function and mediating cell survival and differentiation. However, whether and how DUBs regulate hPDLC function under tension force is poorly understood. In this study, we first investigated the expression of DUBs in hPDLCs under cyclic tension stimulation (CTS). Up-regulation of USP12 was observed in hPDLCs and at the tension side of molar teeth in OTM C57BL6 mice models. Knockdown (KD) of USP12 led to enhanced osteogenesis of hPDLCs under CTS. RNA-seq analysis suggested that the unfolded protein response (UPR) was the prevailing biological process in hPDLCs with USP12 KD, indicating that USP12 depletion triggered endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. The three major UPR-related signaling branches, namely PERK/eIF2α/ATF4, IRE1α/XBP1s, and ATF6 axis, were activated in hPDLCs with USP12 KD. By utilizing specific inhibitors, we proved that the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4 axis predominantly mediated the enhanced osteogenesis in hPDLCs with USP12 KD under CTS. In summary, our study demonstrates that USP12 serves as a key regulator for CTS-induced osteogenesis in hPDLCs, suggesting that USP12 upregulation serves as an adaptive mechanism for hPDLCs to alleviate ER stress during OTM.
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2026
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Yuanqi Qian,Huhui Fu,Yaning Zhang,Jingbing Lu,Qi Xiong,Min Liu
Potassium heptafluozirconate (K 3 ZrF 7 ) has emerged as a promising host for lanthanide-doped upconversion nanocrystals owing to its unique “soft” crystal structure, which endows it with inherent biodegradability and excellent biocompatibility. Although the ultrafast room-temperature synthesis of K 3 ZrF 7 :Yb/Er nanocrystals has been reported, morphology-controlled growth and its influence on optical properties remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we present a systematic study on the morphology-controlled synthesis of K 3 ZrF 7 :Yb/Er nanocrystals via a facile room-temperature coprecipitation method. By modulating the concentration of potassium acetate and the content of ethylene glycol, a well-defined morphological evolution from cubes to cuboctahedra and ultimately to regular octahedra was achieved, accompanied by a size reduction from the micrometer scale to sub-100 nm. The optimized octahedral nanocrystals exhibited pronounced thermally enhanced upconversion luminescence, with a 5.6-fold increase in emission intensity at 423 K compared to that at 303 K. Furthermore, based on the luminescence intensity ratio between the non-thermally coupled levels of Er 3+ ( 4 F 9/2 and 2 H 11/2 ), a high absolute sensitivity of 301.3% K −1 and the maximum relative sensitivity of 1.27% K −1 were achieved at room temperature. These findings demonstrate that morphology engineering is an effective strategy for tuning the optical and thermal properties of K 3 ZrF 7 -based nanocrystals, highlighting their great potential for high-performance optical thermometry.
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Materials Research Express
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2019
·Vol. 6
·期 12
·125017
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Hanyu Yao,Honglie Shen,Quntao Tang
In this paper, Mn doped NaYF4:Er,Yb phosphors were successfully synthesized by a simple solvothermal method. According to the results of x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence measurement, Mn doping had a remarkable effect on the crystal phase, size, and especially upconversion (UC) properties of these phosphors. Under 980 nanometer (nm) laser excitation, the UC luminescence intensity could be enhanced by increasing Mn concentration. Temperature-dependence measurement of the samples from 300–30 K showed two green emission bands (2H11/2 → 4I15/2 and 4S3/2 → 4I15/2 transitions of the Er3+ ion), which meant that the UC phosphors were suitable for temperature sensor by using the fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR) method. The FIR value decreased with temperature, and the experimental data were well fitted with a theoretical function. The higher maximum value of sensitivity (0.0057 K−1) for 20% Mn sample in contrast to that of 0% Mn one (0.0036 K−1) indicated that Mn doped sample had a higher sensitivity for temperature sensing. The results demonstrated that Mn doping would be a good way for optimizing the sensitivity of fluorescence-based temperature sensor.
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Nanophotonics
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2019
·Vol. 8
·期 12
·2215-2223
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Er Pan,Gongxun Bai,Yutao Peng,Liang Chen,Shiqing Xu
Ferroelectric oxide nanocrystals, in combination with the robust coupling of an electric field with crystal structure symmetry, makes such systems agreeable to field-induced crystal structural transformation. The luminescent properties of rare earth ions are sensitive to the symmetry of the surrounding crystal field. The luminescence tuning of rare earth ions is an important assignment in the research of luminescent materials. However, the current conditional feasibility and reversibility in the exploration of luminescence modification remain major challenges. In this article, the luminescence modulation of rare earth ions has been developed in Yb 3+ /Er 3+ codoped ferroelectrics glass ceramics containing Bi 4 Ti 3 O 12 nanocrystals through an electric field. The inclusion of nanocrystals in the glass matrix greatly enhances the electrical resistance. Both upconversion and near-infrared emissions of rare earth ions are effectively enhanced more than twice via polarization engineering. The electric field regulates the photonic properties of rare earth ions with excellent reversibility and nonvolatility in ferroelectrics. The effective modification by electric field provides a new scheme for optical storage and optoelectronic devices.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2016
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Chuanying Wang,Xianhua Cheng
In this work, β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er upconversion (UC) film was successfully prepared on silicon (Si) substrate via self-assemble method for the first time. The chemical composition and surface morphology of the UC film were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), water contact angle (WCA), X-ray power diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements. To investigate the effects of KH-560 primer film and chemical reactions on the UC luminescence properties of β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UC film, decay profiles of the 540 nm and 655 nm radiations were measured. Furthermore, tribological test was applied to qualitatively evaluate the adhesion of the UC film. The results indicate that the UC film has been successfully prepared on Si substrate by covalent chemical bonds. This work provides a facile way to synthesize β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UC film with robust adhesion to the substrate, which can be applicable for other UC films.
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RSC Advances
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2016
·Vol. 6
·期 85
·81542-81551
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Shuwen Zhao,Wei Liu,Xianya Xue,Yushi Yang,Zhiyong Zhao,Youfa Wang,Bin Zhou
In this work, a new strategy to enhance upconversion emission has been realized for the first time, based on β-NaGdF4:Yb3+, Er3+ nanocrystals (UCNC) using tridoping with magnesium (Mg2+) ions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectroscopy data indicated successful incorporation of the Mg2+ ions in β-NaGdF4:Yb3+, Er3+. The effect of the Mg2+ tridopant on the crystal structure, upconversion luminescence, and paramagnetization in β-NaGdF4:Yb3+, Er3+ was investigated in detail. The red, green and violet emission intensities were clearly enhanced and the maximum emission intensities were enhanced by about 9, 6, and 7 times, respectively, by tridoping with 13.5 mol% Mg2+ ions. The possible mechanism for enhancing upconversion emission was determined by the alteration of inter-ionic distance and the distortion of crystal structure based on the XRD data. The paramagnetic property can be modulated by the introduction of Mg2+ ions and the core–shell structure, and this can be ascribed to the change in the gadolinium molar percentage. Additionally, a synergistic effect on emission intensity enhancement was observed in a Mg2+-doped core–shell structure. At last, an improved ligand exchange method has been designed to render oleic acid-stabilized 13.5 mol% Mg2+-doped UCNCs dispersible in water and their three day cytotoxicity was assayed using stem cells. It is expected that this material could be applied in biomedical nanoprobes, bioseparation, magnetic resonance imaging, and so on.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2024
·Vol. 35
·期 25
·1-14
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Qian Wanqing,Xu Qingliang,Yu Xueqing,Hussain Fayaz,Chen Xinhua,Su Weitao,Sun Shikuan,Song Kaixin
To develop new luminescent materials for optical thermometers, a series of Er 3+ /Eu 3+ doped double perovskite La 2 MgSnO 6 phosphors are synthesized by a high-temperature solid-phase method. The structure, luminescence performance, energy transfer, and thermal sensitivity are systematically studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy fluorescence spectroscopy, lifetime decay curve, and temperature-dependent emission spectra. The prepared samples possess good coincidence with pure perovskite phase, and the refined high-quality XRD data reveal that Eu 3+ and Er 3+ jointly occupy La 3+ sites. which is attributed to the effective energy transfer from Er 3+ to Eu 3+ ions. By adjusting the doping concentration of Eu 3+ , the emission of Er 3+ is attenuated and the luminous color is modulated from green to orange-red. These demonstrate the existence of energy transfer between Er 3+ and Eu 3+ . In addition, the optimized La 2 MgSnO 6 : 0.075Er 3+ , 0.04Eu 3+ phosphor exhibits excellent thermal stability and good temperature cycling. The emission intensity showed good cycling in the process of repeated heating and cooling, and maintained to 76% of the initial temperature (303K) at 403K. Studied the optical temperature sensing performance of LMS: 0.075Er 3+ , 0.04Eu 3+ fluorescent powder. The results of fitting the fluorescence intensity ratio with the non-thermal coupling characteristic peaks of 555 and 706nm showed excellent optical sensitivity, and the S a and S r were calculated as 0.0029K −1 and 1.21%K −1 , respectively. All results indicate that LMS: 0.075Er 3+ , 0.04Eu 3+ phosphors could have potential applications for non-contact optical temperature measurement materials.
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2024
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Hui-Han Ma,Jia-Yi Zheng,Yu-Hui Qiu,Shan Su,Fang-Mei Lu,Guang-Liang Wu,Shi-Jie Zhang,Ye-Feng Cai
Ethnopharmacological relevance Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common type of neurodegenerative disease with the β-amyloid plaques (Aβ) deposition. Previously, Dengzhan Shengmai capsule (DZSM) has been shown to reduce the pathology associated with AD, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. Aim of study This study investigated the potential mechanisms of DZSM against AD. Materials and methods The six-month-old wild-type male mice and APP/PS1 double transgenic male mice were administered 0.9 % saline or DZSM for 8 weeks by gavage. Open field test, new object recognition test, and Morris Water maze test were used to assess spatial learning and memory. Aβ plaques in brains were visualized using ThT staining. Nissl staining, TUNEL staining, and Western blot analyses were used to detect the neuronal function and apoptosis level. The superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase assay kit (GSH-Px), and malondialdehyde (MDA) kits were performed to assess oxidative stress levels. Then, immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis were applied to evaluate ER stress pathway protein levels. Finally, HT22 cells were treated by Aβ 1-42 with or without DZSM medicated serum. Cell viability was assessed using the CCK-8 assay, and Western blot analysis was applied to evaluate ER stress pathway protein levels. Results Open filed test, new object recognition test and Morris Water maze test showed that DZSM restored cognitive disorders in APP/PS1 mice. Immunohistochemistry and Thioflavin T staining results indicated that DZSM reduced Aβ plaques in the brain. Deeper and denser Nissl bodies were found in APP/PS1 mice after DZSM administration. Besides, APP/PS1 mice treated with DZSM showed a lower level of TUNEL and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. DZSM improved the acetylcholine (ACh), choline acetyltransferase (ChAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity while reducing acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and malondialdehyde (MDA) activity. In addition, the levels of ER stress pathway containing Phospho-PKR-like ER kinase (P-PERK), phosphorylate eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (P-eIF2α), activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), glutamine-rich protein 1 (QRICH1), phosphorylate inositol-requiring protein 1α (P-IRE1α), the spliced form of X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1s), activating transcription factor-6 (ATF6) and C/EBP homologous binding protein (CHOP) were decreased by DZSM. CCK-8 results indicated that DZSM medicated serum played cytoprotective effects on Aβ 1-42 -induced HT22 cells. Western blot results suggested DZSM possibly inhibited ER stress pathways in Aβ 1-42 -induced HT22 cells. Conclusion The potential protective mechanism of DZSM on cognitive impairment in AD might be related to ER stress pathways.
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AIP Advances
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 5
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Liu Peng,Ren Weijun,Guo Qing,Zhang Zhao,Zhao Xueting,Zhang Zhidong,Dai Wei,Li Bing
Cryogenic refrigeration technology based on magnetocaloric effects plays a critical role in a variety of technological applications. In this paper, we report the cryogenic magnetocaloric effects of a series of sodium-rare earth fluoride samples (Ln = Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb) synthesized by the solid-state reaction method. These compounds all crystallize in a hexagonal crystal structure. Down to 2 K, no magnetic ordering was detected, while all compounds show negative Curie–Weiss temperatures indicative of strong antiferromagnetic coupling. Magnetic fields effectively suppress the magnetic fluctuations, leading to a maximum magnetic entropy change of −56 J kg −1 K −1 in NaGdF 4 at the magnetic field change from 0 to 50 kOe. These series of compounds are potentially excellent magnetic refrigerants at low temperatures.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2012
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Zhengwen Yang,Jialun Zhu,Dong Yan,Hangjun Wu,Rongfei Wang,Zhiguo Song,Xue Yu,Yong Yang,Dacheng Zhou,Zhaoyi Yin,Jianbei Qiu
Upconversion inverse opal photonic crystals based on a luminescent matrix of Yb, Er co-doped Y 2 Ti 2 O 7 were synthesized, and their photoluminescence was investigated. By comparing the spectra of the inverse opals with that of the reference sample, the contribution of photonic band gap effect to the upconversion emission was observed in the Y 2 Ti 2 O 7 : Yb, Er inverse opals. Intensity of the green or red upconversion emission from Er 3+ was depressed when the overlapping between the photonic band-gap and Er 3+ ions emission band occurs.
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Minerals
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 6
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Chunhua Bai,Xiaoning Yang,Guanghui Li
The removal of low concentrations of rare-earth ions (e.g., Er(III)) from water has stimulated interest in the field of mineral processing and water treatment. Here, an ion-exchange and complexation-assisted precipitation method for the removal of low concentrations of Er(III) from water using heptadecyl-1,1-bisphosphonic acid (HBPA) was investigated. The results showed that effective cation-exchange between Er(III) ions and the bisphosphonate headgroup was achieved, and the solution pH abruptly decreased from 6.5 to around 3.1 at the first stage, which further led to the formation of less soluble Er(III) heptadecyl-1,1-bisphosphonate complexes. While low concentrations of Er(III) ions in water are typically treated by the addition of HBPA, followed by the addition of sodium bicarbonate (adjusting the pH to 6–8) and activate carbon, Er(III) ions could be efficiently removed from aqueous solution after about 30 min based on the cation-exchange and complexation-assisted precipitation method. Additionally, the removal of ultra trace amounts of Er(III) ions was not significantly affected by coexisting trace amounts of alkaline-earth metal ions (Mg2+, Ca2+and Sr2+). HBPA is an effective Er(III) chelator, which may be a potential and promising alternative technique to remove Er(III) ions from aqueous solutions.
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2014
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Yanhua Tong,Feng Cao,Jintian Yang,Minhong Xu,Chu Zheng,Xingyu Zhu,Di Chen,Min Zhang,Fan Huang,Jie Zhou,Lixiao Wang
Pristine and erbium-doped ZnS urchinlike hierarchical nanostructures were successfully synthesized via a chemical solution route. Morphologies of ZnS products have been controlled by adjusting sulfur source and the ratio of ethylene glycol to water by volume. The crystal structures, morphologies and chemical composition of samples were analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and atomic emission spectrometry . The photoluminescence (PL) properties of samples were analyzed by spectrofluorometer. It was first found that its broad blue emission is originated not from zinc vacancies or just sulfur vacancies but from sulfur vacancies as well as extended sulfur-vacancy states. PL emission spectra of Er-doped ZnS urchinlike architectures indicated that Er doping can increase sulfur vacancies and extended sulfur-vacancy states. Photocatalytic experiments demonstrate that ZnS with 0.1 atomic% of Er 3+ performs the best photocatalytic activity . Photogenerated carriers transfer from outer surface to organic molecules and recombination inside ZnS were investigated by adsorbance and PL spectra, respectively. The results suggest that strong adsorptivity of Er-doped ZnS facilitates the transfer of photogenerated carriers from surface of ZnS to dye molecules; however, higher content of Er could in turn assists photogenerated electron–hole recombination inside ZnS.
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