ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
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2021
·Vol. 33
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IF 2.248
Liu Shengli,Liu Honglian,Sun Hao,Deng Shengming,Yue Ling,Weng Zhen,Yang Jianfeng,Zuo Bin,He Yang,Zhang Bin
Albendazole (ABZ), a clinical antiparasitic drug, has shown potential antitumor effects in various tumors. Herein, we prepared dimeric cRGD [(cRGD) 2 ] modified human serum albumin (HSA) nanosystem to co-delivery of albendazole (ABZ) and iodine-131 ( 131 I) for chemoradiotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). [email protected] NPs were synthesized by the self-assembly method. 131 I-(cRGD) 2 / [email protected] NPs were fabricated through covalently binding [email protected] NPs with (cRGD) 2 peptides, followed by chloramine T direct labeling with 131 I. In vitro therapeutic effects on TNBC (MDA-MB-231 and 4T1 cells) were determined using MTT assay, crystal violet assay, wound-healing assay and western blotting analysis. In vivo treatment was performed using 4T1-bearing mice, and the tumor-targeting efficacy was assessed by gamma imaging. The distribution of NPs was quantitatively analyzed by detecting the gamma counts in tumor and main organs. The nanoparticles possessed negative charge, moderate size and good polydispersity index. Dual responding to pH and redox, the in vitro release rate of ABZ was more than 80% in 72 h. In vitro, NPs inhibited the proliferation of TNBC cells in a concentration-dependent manner and decreased cell migration. Western blotting analysis showed that the NPs, as well as free ABZ, cell-dependently induced autophagy and apoptosis by restraining or promoting the expression of p-p38 and p-JNK MAPK. In vivo, gamma imaging exhibited an earlier and denser radioactivity accumulation in tumor of 131 I-(cRGD) 2 / [email protected] NPs compared to NPs free of (cRGD) 2 conjugating. Furthermore, 131 I-(cRGD) 2 / [email protected] NPs significantly suppressed tumor growth by restraining proliferation and promoting apoptosis in vivo. Our study suggested that the nanoparticles we developed enhanced tumor-targeting of ABZ and increased antitumor effects by combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
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2021
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Wenju Liu,Yanmin Shen,Fankun Zeng,Shuanghui Lu,Jun Li,Jinjin Yang,Kewen Zhang
The solubility of 6-propyl-2-thiouracil was determined in DMF + water, DMF + methanol, DMF + ethanol, and DMF + 1-propanol mixture solvents by a gravimetric method in the temperature range from 278.15 to 323.15 K under atmospheric pressure. The results indicated that the solubility of 6-propyl-2-thiouracil in the (DMF + methanol) mixture is greater than that in (DMF + ethanol), (DMF + 1-propanol), and (DMF + water) at the same DMF composition and temperature, and that the solubility increased with increase in the mass fraction of DMF in mixture solvents. The modified Apelblat model, λh model, Van′t Hoff model, and Jouyban Acree-Apelblat model were employed to correlate well with the solubility of 6-propyl-2-thiouracil in four binary solvents using values of ARD% and RD, and the four models were considered to be the reliable methods for the solubility prediction of 6-propyl-2-thiouracil.
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Energy Storage Materials
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2021
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Pan Xu,Xinyu Hu,Xiaoyu Liu,Xiaodong Lin,Xiaoxiang Fan,Xueyang Cui,Cui Sun,Qihui Wu,Xiaobing Lian,Ruming Yuan,Mingsen Zheng,Quanfeng Dong
ABSTRACT Lithium dendrites, “dead lithium”, infinite volume change and fragile solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) appear indefinitely during Li plating/stripping process, which severely resist the practical application of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, by a functionalized framework, a phosphorized copper mesh as support skeleton, the lithium plating/stripping has been gridded into zoning effect, thus a desired lithium anode with excellent performance and practical application significance can be achieved. The framework-based lithium anode showed multi-functions with many advantages: enhancing lithium affinity, mitigating volume expansion, improving the current distributions, and inducing uniform deposition of Li + . Thus, a highly reversible and dendrite-free lithium anode under large capacity could be successfully realized, which has been verified by operando optical dynamic test and COMSOL simulation. As expected, symmetric-cell displays low overpotential (~210 mV) at ultra-high current density of 20 mA cm −2 and long lifespan (>1600 h) at ultra-high areal capacity of 50 mAh cm −2 , moreover, full-cell delivers high cycling stability (2 C, 500 cycles) and outstanding rate performance with a lower polarization.
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CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
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2021
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Min Wang,Longji Fang,Tongtong Liu,Xuejie Chen,Yan Zheng,Yilong Zhang,Shiming Chen,Zeng Li
The development of multi-target-directed ligands (MTDLs) may improve complex central nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Here, a series of 7-O-1, 2, 3-triazole hesperetin derivatives was evaluated for their inhibition of cholinesterase , anti-neuroinflammatory, and neuroprotective activity. Among the hesperetin derivatives, compound a8 (7-O-((1-(3-chlorobenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)hesperetin) possessed excellent anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity (IC 50 = 3.08 ± 0.29 μM) and exhibited good anti-neuroinflammatory activity (IC 50 = 2.91 ± 0.47 μM) against NO production through remarkably blocking the NF-κB signaling pathway and inhibiting the phosphorylation of P65. In addition, a8 showed a remarkable neuroprotective effect and lacked neurotoxicity up to 50 μM concentration. Furthermore, possessing significant self-mediated Aβ 1-42 aggregation inhibitory activity, chelated biometals and reduced ROS production were found in compound a8 . In the bi-directional transport assay, a8 exhibited a blood–brain barrier penetrating ability. In this study, the Morris water maze task showed that compound a8 significantly improved the learning and memory impairment of the scopolamine-induced AD mice model. Results highlighted the potential of compound a8 to be a potential MTDL for the development of anti-AD agents.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2021
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Rui Yun,Jingqi He,Li Luo,Xiaohua Liu,Zhaogang Nie,Weiren Zhao,Hongli Wen
Upconverting materials excited by near-infrared light are getting attention due to their biological applications in cancer treatment. Er 3+ , Yb 3+ and Nd 3+ tri-doped LiLn(WO 4 ) 2 (Ln = Y/La/Gd) phosphors were synthesized via the typical solid-state method. LiGd(WO 4 ) 2 : Er 3+ , Yb 3+ , Nd 3+ (LGW) phosphors exhibit the most intense green emission under 785 nm excitation among the three doped host materials, which is ascribed to their lowest phonon density and the strong absorption properties. Nd 3+ and Yb 3+ concentration effect on its luminescent properties and the energy transfer of Nd 3+ →Yb 3+ →Er 3+ under 785 nm excitation are discussed. The ratio of integrated intensity from the 4 S 3/2 / 2 H 11/2 → 4 I 15/2 transition of Er 3+ is characteristic of the optical temperature sensing based on fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR). LGW shows high absolute sensitivity about 0.0070 K −1 at 439 K and broad temperature sensing ranging from 200 K to 600 K under the excitation of 785 nm compared with systems doped with Er 3+ . Our significant results predicate the potential applications of this lanthanum-doped tungstate in optical thermometers.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 5.279
Haihong Chen,Qixing Nie,Jielun Hu,Xiaojun Huang,Junyi Yin,Shaoping Nie
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a worldwide epidemic associated with metabolic disorders and intestinal microbiota alterations. Polysaccharides have been considered to be beneficial to the prevention and alleviation of T2D. In the present study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography–triple-time-of-flight-based metabolomics and proteomics and 16S rRNA sequencing methods were employed to evaluate the effects of glucomannans from Dendrobium officinale stem, konjac, and Aloe vera leaves on host metabolism and intestinal microbiota regulation in type 2 diabetic rats and potential mechanisms. The metabolism of amino acids was significantly disturbed in the type 2 diabetic rats, especially the upregulated branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism. Host-derived BCAA metabolism was significantly decreased in type 2 diabetic rats. However, the levels of BCAAs in host circulation and gene abundance of BCAA biosynthesis in gut microbiota were significantly increased in diabetic rats, which suggested that the disturbed intestinal microbiota might be responsible for the increased circulation of BCAAs in T2D. Glucomannan treatment decreased the abundance of microbial BCAA biosynthesis-related genes and ameliorated the host BCAA metabolism. Also, glucomannan with a higher molecular weight and a lower ratio of mannose/glucose possessed better antidiabetic effects. In summary, the antidiabetic effects of glucomannans might be associated with the amelioration of BCAA metabolism by modulating intestinal microbiota.
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ENERGY
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2020
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IF 6.082
Balaji Panchal,Kai Bian,Tao Chang,Zheng Zhu,Jinxi Wang,Shenjun Qin,Cunliang Zhao,Yuzhuang Sun
A new series of acidic, dendrimeric polyamidoamine based polymeric ionic liquids of [PAMAM 3256 C n ] were synthesized with a second generation polyamidoamine dendrimer , alkyl bromides and 1, 3-propane sultone via a two-step procedure. The structure of functional ionic liquids was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The polyamidoamine -1- dodecyl [PAMAM 3256 C 12 ] catalyst was used for green fuel production via the transesterification of yellow grease. The influence of reaction variables on the green fuel yield was studied using this catalyst. The catalyst was effective having achieved a 93% green fuel yield from yellow grease after 6 h of reaction at 65 °C, using 306.8 mol (10 mmol) (wt % based on molar concentration of lipids) of [PAMAM 3256 C 12 ] catalyst, a yellow grease-to-methanol molar ratio of 1:20 with a constant agitation speed 800 rpm. The catalyst was showed excellent stability for yellow grease transesterification over four cycles. Additionally, catalysts showed excellent transesterification activity of Jatropha curcas , Ricinus communis , and Pistacia chinensis oil, with green fuel yields of 90, 91, and 92%, respectively. The properties of green fuel were met the ASTM D6751-02 standards. Results indicate that the [PAMAM 3256 C 12 ] catalyst system shows promising potential as a viable industrial-scale alternative.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2020
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Hui Zhao,Feng Liu,Wei Xie,Tai-Cheng Zhou,Jun OuYang,Lian Jin,Hui Li,Chun-Yan Zhao,Liang Zhang,Jia Wei,Ya-Ping Zhang,Can-Peng Li
The recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), poses a threat to public health globally. Thus, developing a rapid, accurate, and easy-to-implement diagnostic system for SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for controlling infection sources and monitoring illness progression. Here, we reported an ultrasensitive electrochemical detection technology using calixarene functionalized graphene oxide for targeting RNA of SARS-CoV-2. Based on a supersandwich-type recognition strategy, the technology was confirmed to practicably detect the RNA of SARS-CoV-2 without nucleic acid amplification and reverse-transcription by using a portable electrochemical smartphone. The biosensor showed high specificity and selectivity during in silico analysis and actual testing. A total of 88 RNA extracts from 25 SARS-CoV-2-confirmed patients and eight recovery patients were detected using the biosensor. The detectable ratios (85.5 % and 46.2 %) were higher than those obtained using RT-qPCR (56.5 % and 7.7 %). The limit of detection (LOD) of the clinical specimen was 200 copies/mL, which is the lowest LOD among the published RNA measurement of SARS-CoV-2 to date. Additionally, only two copies (10 μL) of SARS-CoV-2 were required for per assay. Therefore, we developed an ultrasensitive, accurate, and convenient assay for SARS-CoV-2 detection, providing a potential method for point-of-care testing.
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RSC Advances
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2020
·Vol. 10
·期 61
·37014-37022
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Shengfu Liao,Jianguo Liu,Long Yan,Qiying Liu,Guanghui Chen,Longlong Ma
Anthraquinones are recognized as high efficiency photocatalysts which can perform various redox reactions in aqueous or organic phases. We have experimentally proven that 2-BrAQ can undergo hydrogen transfer with an alpha-aromatic alcohol under light conditions, thereby efficiently oxidizing the aromatic alcohol to the corresponding product. The yield of 1-phenethanol to acetophenone can reach more than 96%. In subsequent catalyst screening experiments, it was found that the electronegativity of the substituent at the 2 position of the anthraquinone ring and the acidity of the solvent affect the photocatalytic activity of anthraquinones. After using various aromatic alcohol substrates, 2-BrAQ showed good conversion and selectivity for most aromatic alcohols, but showed C–C bond cleavage and low selectivity with non-α-position aromatic alcohols. In order to explore the mechanism of the redox reaction of 2-BrAQ in acetonitrile solution, the corresponding free radical reaction pathway was proposed and verified by density functional theory (DFT). Focusing on calculations for 2-BrAQ during the reaction and the first-step hydrogen transfer reaction between the 2-BrAQ triplet molecule and the 1-phenylethanol molecule, we recognized the changes that occurred during the reaction and thus have a deeper understanding of the redox reaction of anthraquinone compounds in organic systems.
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JOURNAL OF SURFACTANTS AND DETERGENTS
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2021
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·期 2
·199-208
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IF 1.902
Yun Bai,Chunsheng Pu,Shuai Liu,Xiang Gao,Gang Chen
The purpose of this paper is to comprehend in-depth the effect of the surfactant structure on its and physicochemical properties such as surface/interfacial properties, foam stability, wettability, and biodegradability. To this end, quaternary ammonium Gemini surfactants, alkanediyl-α,ω-bis[(2-hydroxypropyl)dodecylammonium] dibromide (abbreviated as C m -n-C m [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 with m = 12, 14 and n = 2, 3, 4) were synthesized via substitution and quaternization reactions, and their chemical structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 HNMR) spectroscopies. The results showed that with the decrease of the spacer length, the surface tension was reduced more strongly, and with the increase of the alkyl tail length, micelles were more easily formed. Besides, the highest surface activity of C 14 -2-C 14 [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 was observed by increasing NaCl concentration to 200 g L −1 . The temperature had a great influence on thermodynamic parameters of the adsorption and micellization. The interfacial tension between 0.26 g L −1 C 14 -2-C 14 [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 solution and oil could reach 0.022 mN m −1 . An elongation of the spacer chain in C 14 -n-C 14 [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 was unfavorable to foam stability. Besides, the oil-wetted core, which was aged in 0.6 g L −1 C 14 -2-C 14 [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 solution, exhibited more hydrophilicity. C m -n-C m [iso-Pr(OH)] 2 surfactants produced higher biodegradable rates in river water (≥ 90% after 28 days) than the biodegradable surfactant of international recommendation (71% after 28 days) at 30 °C.
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Communications Biology
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2021
·Vol. 4
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Geng Yingnan,Duan Huichuan,Xu Liang,Witman Nevin,Yan Bingqian,Yu Zheyuan,Wang Huijing,Tan Yao,Lin Liqin,Li Dong,Bai Shanshan,Fritsche-Danielson Regina,Yuan Jie,Chien Kenneth,Wei Min,Fu Wei
Bone has a remarkable potential for self-healing and repair, yet several injury types are non-healing even after surgical or non-surgical treatment. Regenerative therapies that induce bone repair or improve the rate of recovery are being intensely investigated. Here, we probed the potential of bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) engineered with chemically modified mRNAs (modRNA) encoding the hBMP-2 and VEGF-A gene to therapeutically heal bone. Induction of osteogenesis from modRNA-treated BMSCs was confirmed by expression profiles of osteogenic related markers and the presence of mineralization deposits. To test for therapeutic efficacy, a collagen scaffold inoculated with modRNA-treated BMSCs was explored in an in vivo skull defect model. We show that hBMP-2 and VEGF-A modRNAs synergistically drive osteogenic and angiogenic programs resulting in superior healing properties. This study exploits chemically modified mRNAs, together with biomaterials, as a potential approach for the clinical treatment of bone injury and defects.
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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
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2020
·Vol. 106
·期 2
·526-538
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IF 5.399
Wu Ying-Ting,Ma Si-Yu,Sun Wen-Qin,Shen Wei-Wei,Zhu Hui-Ting,Zhang Qin,Chen Hui-Fen
BackgroundEndometriosis (EM) is a benign gynecological disease that shares some characteristics with malignancy, such as proliferation and invasion. So far, the pathogenesis of EM is still unclear. In this study, we investigated whether TRIM65 can play a role in the development of EM.MethodsTRIM65 expression levels in eutopic, ectopic, and normal endometrium were detected by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot. Cell proliferation and invasion of primary endometrial stromal (EMS) cells were detected by CCK-8 and Transwell analysis. The interaction between TRIM65 and DUSP6 or C-myc was measured by coimmunoprecipitation, ubiquitylation, dual luciferase, and chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis.ResultsWe found that TRIM65 was identified as an up-regulated gene in ectopic endometrial tissues and EMS cells compared with control groups without EM. TRIM65 expression was positively correlated with the levels of p-ERK1/2, C-myc, matrix metalloproteinase-2, and integrin β1 in ectopic endometrial tissues in patients and mice. TRIM65 promoted the cell proliferation and invasion of EMS cells via the ERK1/2/C-myc pathway through ubiquitination of DUSP6. C-myc promoted TRIM65 expression through inducing TRIM65 promoter activity. Additionally, the increased expression of TRIM65, C-myc, matrix metalloproteinase-2, integrin β1, and p-ERK1/2 and the decreased expression of DUSP6 in ectopic endometrial tissues were significantly suppressed by inhibition of ERK1/2 signaling pathway in ectopic endometrial tissues in experimental mice model.ConclusionIn conclusion, TRIM65 promotes invasion of ectopic EMS cells by activating a feedback loop with the ERK1/2/C-myc signaling pathway and may be a potential therapeutic target for EM.
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