ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Cong Li,Ruizeng Luo,Yuan Bai,Jiajia Shao,Jianying Ji,Engui Wang,Zhe Li,Hongyu Meng,Zhou Li
Biodegradable polymers (BPs)-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have advantages, including biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, biodegradable TENGs (BD-TENGs) possess relatively low output performance, limiting their application due to the small differences in triboelectric polarities for most BPs. Molecular doping is a simple and effective method in altering the triboelectric polarity of triboelectric materials and improving the output performance of BD-TENGs. However, there is a lack of laws and mechanism about the differences in triboelectric polarities of different doped molecules, especially of molecules with biodegradability and biocompatibility. Here, kinds of doping molecules are selected for doping in tribopositive and tribonegative materials, respectively, and their triboelectric polarities and related laws are researched. In particular, the output performance of BD-TENG is improved several times by doping small amounts of poly (propylene glycol) (PPG) and ethyl cellulose (EC), with enhanced resolution in abnormal respiratory signal monitoring. This work not only provides theoretical guidance for the selection of triboelectric molecules but also conducts in-depth research in molecular-level triboelectric mechanisms.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Nian Shi,Wenxuan Li,Yuwei Liu,Shumei Yan,Xia Xu,Di Chen
The determination of biogenic amines (BAs) in alcoholic beverages is crucial for assessing their health impact, ensuring beverage quality, and guaranteeing safety. Herein, a rapid one-pot derivatization/magnetic solid-phase extraction (OPD/MSPE) method was proposed using 6-aminoquinolinyl-N-hydroxysuccinimide carbamate as the derivatization reagent and magnetic hydroxyl-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes as the extraction material. Integration of derivatization and extraction steps simplifies the sample preparation process, taking only three minutes and eliminating the need for centrifugation by utilizing magnetic sorbent. The resulting desorption solution was directly analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) without any evaporation or reconstitution steps. The integrated OPD/MSPE-HPLC-FLD method demonstrates excellent linearity (R 2 > 0.992), accuracy (relative recoveries: 85.1–109.2%), precision (RSDs≤9.7%) and detection limits (limits of detection: 0.3–2 ng/mL). It has been successfully applied to determine free BAs in various alcoholic beverages, including red wine, Baijiu, Huangjiu, and beer. This method enables rapid, sensitive and precise analysis of BAs in alcoholic beverages.
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Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 1
·1-20
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Bi Guoshu,Liang Jiaqi,Bian Yunyi,Shan Guangyao,Huang Yiwei,Lu Tao,Zhang Huan,Jin Xing,Chen Zhencong,Zhao Mengnan,Fan Hong,Wang Qun,Gan Boyi,Zhan Cheng
Targeting ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death triggered by the lethal overload of lipid peroxides, in cancer therapy is impeded by our limited understanding of the intersection of tumour’s metabolic feature and ferroptosis vulnerability. In the present study, arginine is identified as a ferroptotic promoter using a metabolites library. This effect is mainly achieved through arginine’s conversion to polyamines, which exerts their potent ferroptosis-promoting property in an H 2 O 2 -dependent manner. Notably, the expression of ornithine decarboxylase 1 (ODC1), the critical enzyme catalysing polyamine synthesis, is significantly activated by the ferroptosis signal——iron overload——through WNT/MYC signalling, as well as the subsequent elevated polyamine synthesis, thus forming a ferroptosis-iron overload-WNT/MYC-ODC1-polyamine-H 2 O 2 positive feedback loop that amplifies ferroptosis. Meanwhile, we notice that ferroptotic cells release enhanced polyamine-containing extracellular vesicles into the microenvironment, thereby further sensitizing neighbouring cells to ferroptosis and accelerating the “spread” of ferroptosis in the tumour region. Besides, polyamine supplementation also sensitizes cancer cells or xenograft tumours to radiotherapy or chemotherapy through inducing ferroptosis. Considering that cancer cells are often characterized by elevated intracellular polyamine pools, our results indicate that polyamine metabolism exposes a targetable vulnerability to ferroptosis and represents an exciting opportunity for therapeutic strategies for cancer.
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Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
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2025
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Dan Feng,Jian Zhang,Huanmin Niu,Xiaoxue Zheng,Mengqi Jia,Qiqi Lu,Jing Wang,Wenxue Guo,Qi Sun,Huiqing Yuan,Hongxiang Lou
The elevated polyamines, amine-rich molecules with diverse functions in pathophysiology processes, are implicated in contributing to tumorigenesis and progression. Whether and how they affect the efficacy of chemotherapy is incompletely understood. Our screening assays reveal that the supplement with a low dose of spermidine (Spd), one of the polyamines, enhances ferroptosis in prostate cancer cells as evidenced by increased lipid peroxidation and intracellular Fe 2+ levels in vitro . Combination treatment with Spd and a low dose of ferroptosis inducer erastin synergistically augments anti-tumor efficacy with undetectable toxicity in mice. Analysis of RNA-seq data indicates that heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1), an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of heme to release Fe 2+ , is significantly upregulated in response to Spd and erastin cotreatment. Spd mediated the hypusine modification of the eukaryotic initiation factor 5A (EIF5A) promotes the translation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), subsequently leading to elevation of HMOX1. Moreover, Spd and erastin significantly inhibit proteasome activity which results in a decrease in proteasomal degradation of NRF2, although many proteasome-related genes are induced either by Spd or Spd plus erastin. Thus, in addition to its pro-oncogenic activity, the supplement of Spd improves antitumor activity in combination with ferroptosis inducers and offers an optional approach to cancer treatment.
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SENSORS
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2024
·Vol. 24
·期 23
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Haichao Ye,Liqin Liu,Dagang Shen,Chang Song,Huanhuan Wang
BF3, volatile amines (VOAs), and biogenic amines (BAs) are the key indicators in chemical reaction catalysis and food quality monitoring. In this study, we present two types of fluorescent sensors, a hydrazone ligand (HL)-based fluorescent sensor for BF3detection and a novel sensor array using six boron difluoride (BF2) hydrazone complexes (BFHs) for monitoring VOAs and BAs. Spectral research indicates that the interaction mechanism between the HLs and BF3is based on intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). The HLs for the monitoring of BF3showed good sensitivity, selectivity, and anti-interference and have the characteristics of a visible color change. Additionally, the HL probe demonstrates reversibility in the presence of triethylamine, making it a candidate for “ON-OFF-ON” mode sensing. BF3detection can also be efficiently performed using test strips for convenient, air-based applications. The BFH sensor array successfully differentiates histamine from the other typical non-volatile BAs in solution; in comparison, the VOAs are analyzed through recognition patterns and statistical analysis. The array’s color changes enable the practical, on-site detection of shrimp spoilage, with principal component analysis distinguishing various ageing intervals. In summary, this sensor array demonstrates high selectivity for VOAs and BAs, with significant potential for application in real-world sample analysis.
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FOOD CONTROL
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2024
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Zhen Wu,Yi Wei,Yue Tang,Lian Xia,Xiaojuan Niu,Yuangen Wu
Food poisoning caused by excessive intake of histamine is a significant public health concern. Traditional analytical methods struggle to meet the demands for on-site monitoring of histamine in food. Colorimetry based on nanozyme catalysis can be applied to rapidly detect histamine, but some challenges remain in the specific response of nanozymes to histamine. Herein, a novel “off-on” colorimetric sensor was first established for histamine detection based on Cu 2+ -mediated laccase-mimic activity of flower-like Mn 3 O 4 nanoparticles ( Mnf ). This work proved that Cu 2+ can inhibit the laccase-mimic activity by hindering the electron transfer between Mnf and 2,4-DP molecules. Once histamine was present in the system, Cu 2+ was first consumed due to the coordination with histamine, resulting in the recovery of laccase-mimic activity of Mnf . The color of sensing solution can be converted to the corresponding RGB value by a smartphone for on-site detection of histamine in food. The colorimetric sensor has a limit of detection as low as 0.148 μg mL −1 , which is comparable to that of most colorimetric methods. Moreover, the colorimetric sensor exhibits high selectivity, and has considerable applicability for histamine detection in aquatic products.
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Food Bioscience
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2025
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Hongwei Zhan,Xiang Zou,Jiao Li,Lixiu Zhang,Guanyuan Qu,Yanqing Li,Yongjun Sun,Wenming Ju,Mengqi Ye,Yang Deng,Ting Ding
Pseudomonas fluorescens is a prevalent spoilage bacterium in various chilled aquatic products, producing toxic biogenic amines (BAs) through the decarboxylation of amino acids via amino acid decarboxylases. Our previous studies revealed that P. fluorescens PF12 regulates BA production through its quorum sensing (QS) system, suggesting that disrupting QS could be a potential approach to control BA generation. In this study, we targeted the three-dimensional structure of the LuxI-type protein in P. fluorescens PF12 to screen for QS inhibitors (QSIs) through high-throughput screening from Seaweed Metabolite Database and Comprehensive Marine Natural Products Database. Nine compounds with high binding scores to the LuxI-type protein were identified. Considering cost-effectiveness and safety, phytol was selected for further investigation. Experimental results demonstrated that sub-inhibitory concentrations of phytol significantly suppressed BA production, siderophore production, motility, extracellular protease secretion, and biofilm formation in P. fluorescens PF12. Specifically, when the salmon fillets were stored for 288 h, the histamine content in the fillets treated with 25 mg/mL phytol decreased by 43.81 %. RT-qPCR revealed that the expression levels of key genes hisD and hisC related to histamine synthesis in the phytol treatment group were reduced by 7.68 ( p < 0.05) and 8.23 % ( p < 0.05), respectively, compared to the control group. Molecular docking analysis revealed that phytol interacts with key residues in the LuxI-type protein, thereby blocking the synthesis of acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) and downstream QS signaling. These findings indicate that phytol has great potential for controlling BA production in aquatic products and ensuring food safety.
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Acta Biomaterialia
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2025
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Jie Wang,Shenyuan Ouyang,Gaolong Lin,Dingwei Li,Bingyu Ding,Yumo Chen,Bingjie Tong,Ting Ouyang,Helin Xu,Wenzhi Wu
Current therapies for ulcerative colitis (UC) face critical challenges, including systemic toxicity and inadequate mucosal regeneration. Herein, we present a pioneering dual-mechanism therapeutic platform integrating pH-independent acid-treated sucralfate (ASF) with autophagy-inducing spermidine (Spd) to synergistically address UC pathogenesis. Unlike conventional pH-dependent barrier therapies, ASF forms a mechanically tunable, injectable hydrogel that adheres robustly to colonic mucosa regardless of local pH. Spermidine was easily mounted into ASF hydrogel matrix via electrostatic interaction, with more than 90 % encapsulation efficiency. Moreover, the mechanical strength of ASF hydrogel was precisely modulated by adjusting spermidine amount in formula, making it suitable for effective gut mucosa coverage. Importantly, in vitro permeability test showed that spermidine-loaded ASF hydrogel (Spd-ASF) demonstrated the selective barrier functionality, blocking > 80 % of Escherichia coli and LPS penetration while allowing nutrient permeability. Moreover, micro-CT images demonstrated that rectally infused Spd-ASF hydrogel was uniformly adhered to the colon wall at least for 8 h. In DSS-induced colitis mice, rectally administrating Spd-ASF hydrogel uniquely restored colon length to near-normal levels ( vs. 30 % shortening in controls), reduced proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) by 60–75 %, and doubled goblet cell density. Mechanistically, Spd-ASF reprogrammed macrophage behavior by activating autophagy and enhancing efferocytosis, driving M2 polarization to resolve inflammation. Notably, Spd-ASF uniquely reversed dysbiosis, elevating beneficial Lactobacillus while suppressing colitis-associated Muribaculaceae and Clostridia . This study is the first to combine mucoadhesive biomaterial engineering with autophagy-mediated immunomodulation, offering a paradigm shift in UC therapy by simultaneously shielding the mucosa and reprogramming inflammatory pathways. Statement of significance Here, autophagy-inducing spermidine (Spd) and pH-independent acid-treated sucralfate (ASF) were combined to create the novel dual-mechanism hydrogel (Spd-ASF), which works in concert to combat UC pathogenesis. The selective barrier functioning of Spd-ASF hydrogel was established by its capacity to permit nutritional permeability while preventing the transfer of toxins (LPS) and pathogenic bacteria ( E. coli ). Additionally, rectally infused Spd-ASF hydrogel was consistently attached on the colon wall for at least eight hours, as seen by micro-CT images. Spd-ASF therapy doubled the density of goblet cells, decreased proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) by 60–75 %, boosted helpful Lactobacillus , and lowered pathogenic Muribaculaceae and Clostridia . It also restored colon length in DSS-induced colitis animals. Spd-ASF's therapeutic action was closely linked to promoting cellular efferocytosis and triggering macrophage autophagy.
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Toxics
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2025
·Vol. 13
·期 10
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Guangchao Yu,Ming Wei,Zhipeng Wang,Lian Jia,Yue Qu
This study aims to investigate the role of exogenous spermidine (Spd) in mitigating the adverse effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on the growth and development of cucumber (Cucumis sativus). The cucumber cultivar “Xintaimici” was used as the experimental material, and a hydroponic experiment was carried out. Based on a baseline Cd concentration of 10 mg·L−1, Spd was supplemented at concentrations of 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.5 mM, resulting in seven treatment groups: control group (CK), S0 group (Cd-only treatment, 10 mg·L−1Cd + 0 mM Spd), S1+ Cd group (10 mg·L−1Cd + 0.05 mM Spd), S2+ Cd group (10 mg·L−1Cd + 0.1 mM Spd), S3+ Cd group (10 mg·L−1Cd + 0.2 mM Spd), S4+ Cd group (10 mg·L−1Cd + 0.4 mM Spd), and S5+ Cd group (10 mg·L−1Cd + 0.5 mM Spd). This study analyzed the regulatory effects of Spd on the growth and development, antioxidant capacity and cadmium accumulation characteristics of cucumber seeds and seedlings. It was found that cadmium stress significantly inhibited their growth process and led to a decline in multiple physiological indicators. Under a Cd concentration of 10 mg·L−1, the application of 0.2 mM Spd significantly improved these parameters. During the seedling stage, the application of 0.2 mM Spd under Cd stress significantly enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), as well as the content of soluble proteins, while significantly reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Cd content analysis revealed that 0.2 mM Spd promoted Cd accumulation in roots while suppressing its translocation to young leaves, thereby reducing Cd accumulation in aboveground tissues. Gene expression analysis demonstrated that this treatment significantly upregulated the expression levels of the phytochelatin synthase gene (CsPCS1) and the gene associated with reduced glutathione synthesis (CsGSHS). In conclusion, the exogenous application of 0.2 mM Spd effectively alleviates oxidative damage and osmotic stress induced by Cd stress in cucumber, promotes plant growth, and significantly enhances Cd tolerance.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Chunfeng Zhang,Yuandong Lin,Kevin M. Keener,Jun-Hu Cheng
The exploration of cost-effective methods for monitoring aquatic products freshness is significant. Metal nanoclusters (MNCs) show considerable potential in detecting food spoilage. A ligand modification strategy has been proposed as an effective approach for preparing high-performance MNCs. In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and methylthioxanthine (MTU)-capped copper nanoclusters (PVP-MTU-CuNCs) with high quantum yield (43.76 %) were synthesized using an eco-friendly one-pot method. PVP improved the electron transfer and restricted the motion of MTU, enhancing photoluminescence, while its long-chain formed a physical barrier, effectively improving dispersibility and stability. PVP-MTU-CuNCs exhibited a satisfactory responsiveness to volatile basic nitrogens (VBNs), with detection limits of 0.34, 0.36, 0.33, 3.23, and 3.45 ppm for spermine, spermidine, histamine, cadaverine, and ammonia, respectively. An intelligent fluorescent label was developed for ammonia sensing and achieved visual semi-quantification and real-time tracking of the freshness of sea bass and shrimp, demonstrating its practical potential in assessing aquatic products freshness
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PLoS Genetics
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2025
·Vol. 21
·期 5
·e1011704
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IF 3.7
Zhiming Liu,Gang Du,Yi Chen,Haiyang Chen
The decline in adult stem cell performance is closely linked to tissue malfunction and the rising incidence of age-related diseases. To investigate the molecular basis of these impairments, our screening strategy identified reduced activity in the pantothenate/coenzyme A (CoA) pathway within aged ISCs. Furthermore, exogenous CoA supplementation restructured ISC metabolic pathways, reversing age-induced hyperproliferation and intestinal dysfunction, and thus extending Drosophila lifespan by curbing excessive iron accumulation in ISCs. These findings uncover a new mechanism of stem cell aging and propose that pantothenate and CoA could be potential therapeutic targets for treating age-related diseases and enhancing healthy aging in humans.
In our study, we explored the connection between the aging of adult stem cells and the rise of age-related diseases, uncovering a significant metabolic link. As stem cells age, a key metabolic pathway involving pantothenate and CoA becomes less active, leading to an accumulation of excess iron, which disrupts cellular function and contributes to the aging process. To counteract this decline, we added pantothenate and CoA to the aging stem cells, restoring their normal function, reducing iron buildup, and ultimately improving the health and lifespan of old fruit flies. This simple intervention not only highlights the potential of pantothenate and CoA as powerful tools to combat the effects of aging but also suggests broader implications for treating age-related diseases and promoting healthy aging in humans. Our findings provide a new perspective on the biology of aging and open up exciting new avenues for therapeutic interventions that could improve the quality of life for older individuals.
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BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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2020
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Yu Meng WANG,Wei Yi WANG,Li Yan SUN,Qiang LI,Zhi Jun ZHAO,Jian HU,Rong Yu ZHANG,Li Hua WANG
Objective To explore potential serum biomarkers of children with Kashin-Beck Disease (KBD) and the metabolic pathways to which the biomarkers belong. Methods A two-stage metabolomic study was employed. The discovery cohort included 56 patients, 51 internal controls, and 50 external controls. The metabolites were determined by HPLC-(Q-TOF)-MS and confirmed by Human Metabolome Databases (HMDB) and Metlin databases. MetaboAnalyst 3.0 and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database were used to analyze the metabolic pathways of the candidate metabolites. The use of HPLC-(Q-TRAP)-MS enabled quantitative detection of the target metabolites which were chosen using the discovery study and verified in another independent verification cohort of 31 patients, 41 internal controls, and 50 external controls. Results Eight candidate metabolites were identified out in the discovery study, namely kynurenic acid, N-α-acetylarginine, 6-hydroxymelatonin, sphinganine, ceramide, sphingosine-1P, spermidine, and glycine. These metabolites exist in sphingolipid, glutathione, and tryptophan metabolic pathways. In the second-stage study, five candidate metabolites were validated, including kynurenic acid, N-α-acetylarginine, sphinganine, spermidine, and sphingosine-1P. Except for spermidine, all substances exhibited low expression in the case group compared with the external control group, and the difference in levels of sphinganine, spermidine, and sphingosine-1P was statistically significant. Conclusion The direction of change of levels of sphinganine, spermidine, and sphingosine-1P in the two-stage study cohorts was completely consistent, and the differences were statistically significant. Therefore, these substances can be used as potential biomarkers of KBD. Furthermore, these results raise the possibility that sphingolipid metabolic pathways may be closely related to KBD.
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