JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2021
·Vol. 23
·期 6
·1-16
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IF 2.253
Wang Qilong,Liu Jing,Liu Jian,Thant Yaminn,Weng Wen,Wei Chunmei,Bao Rui,Adu-Frimpong Michael,Yu Qingtong,Deng Wenwen,Cao Xia,Toreniyazov Elmurat,Ji Hao,Xu Ximing,Yu Jiangnan
Recently, bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC), a constituent of turmeric, has been studied widely in view of their various therapeutic effects, namely anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory. Since ancient times, turmeric has been extensively used as a naturally occurring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and as a crucial home remedy for treatment of many health problems such as inflammation and pain. However, the action of anti-gouty arthritis and analgesic activity of its constituents, especially BDMC, have not been scientifically reported yet. Despite the various bioactivities of BDMC, its utilization in clinics has been restricted owing to poor solubility and bioavailability. This research aimed at enhancing oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetic of BDMC via liposome formulation which was modified with d -α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS or vitamin E TPGS) and was characterized using various parameters both in vitro and in vivo. Also, the analgesic and anti-gouty activities of BDMC-loaded TPGS-modified liposomes were investigated by assessing pain threshold and serum uric acid level in potassium oxonate–induced hyperuricemic rats. As the result, BDMC-loaded TPGS-modified liposomes were formulated successfully with optimal physiochemical properties such as 75.98 ± 5.46 nm (particle size), 0.246 ± 0.011 (polydispersity index), − 38.21 ± 0.29 mV (zeta potential), 96.98 ± 0.17 (encapsulation efficiency (EE%)), and 4.84 ± 0.0089 (drug loading capacity (DL%)). Moreover, the oral bioavailability of liposomized BDMC was approximately 10-fold greater than free BDMC in vivo and in vitro cumulative release rates in pH 1.2 (78%) and pH 7 (68%) respectively. This significantly improved the sustaining drug effect of BDMC compared with free form. In addition, BDMC-TPGS liposome acted as a xanthine oxidase inhibitor to evidently reduce uric acid level in potassium oxonate–induced hyperuricemic rats and remarkably increase pain threshold capacity and reaction time in hot plate test at a dose-dependent manner. Altogether, BDMC-conjugated TPGS liposome could act as favorable nanocarriers against gouty arthritis and intense pain with prospect of overcoming the limitation of BDMC application.
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药剂学
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生物医学
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中药学
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Journal of Inflammation Research
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2024
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IF 4.2
Fengxia Zhan,Wei Song,Yong Fan,Fangjian Wang,Qian Wang
Purpose Cucurbitacins, which are found in a variety of medicinal plants, vegetables and fruits, were known for their diverse pharmacological and biological activities, including anticancer, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Cucurbitacin E, one of the major cucurbitacins, was recently proved to inhibit inflammatory response.Methods To explore the therapeutic effects of cucurbitacin E on colitis and the underlying mechanisms, male mice drunk water containing 2.5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to establish colitis model and administrated with cucurbitacin E during and after DSS treatment. The disease activity index was scored and colonic histological damage was observed. Intestinal tight junction and inflammatory response were determined. 16S rRNA and transcriptome sequencing were performed to analyze gut microbiota composition and gene expression, respectively.Results We found that cucurbitacin E alleviated DSS-induced body weight loss and impaired colonic morphology. Cucurbitacin E decreased the expression of inflammatory cytokines and cell apoptosis, and maintained barrier function. Additionally, cucurbitacin E retrieved DSS-induced alterations in the bacterial community composition. Furthermore, a variety of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) caused by cucurbitacin E were enriched in several pathways including the NFκB and TNF signaling pathways as well as in Th17 cell differentiation. There was a close relationship between DEGs and bacteria such as Escherichia-Shigella and Muribaculaceae.Conclusion Our results revealed that cucurbitacin E may exert protective effects on colitis via modulating inflammatory response, microbiota composition and host gene expression. Our study supports the therapeutic potential of cucurbitacin E in colitis and indicates that gut microbes are potentially therapeutic targets.
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药理学
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免疫学
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微生物学
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OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
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2024
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IF 3.5
Kai Li,Junyang Fang,Mingzhen Li,Long Sun,Chao Wang,Fan Du,Xiaoying Wang
Loofah-like nanostructures have been applied in many fields because of their high specific surface area, high porosity, and low density. Developing additive manufacturing methods for loofah-like nanostructures remains a challenge. This paper proposed a novel E-Jet nanoprinting method with real-time laser zone irradiation, for one-step fabricating of loofah-like ZnO nanostructures. The combination of laser irradiation and electrohydrodynamic effect had been proved in detail by adding laser irradiation to the traditional E-Jet printing process. Printable ZnO inks were prepared. The numerical model of the jetting under the combination of flow field and electric field; and the model of the interaction between laser and printing structure were established respectively. The laser beam irradiated the printing structure in real-time to rapidly absorb energy, resulting in thermal expansion and thermal decomposition. The shock wave generated by laser irradiation induced the physical fragmentation and redistribution of particles in the printed structure. Printing at different laser powers was investigated; and the loofah-like ZnO nanostructures, down to the scale of ∼90 nm, have been directly printed without post-processing. The characteristic morphology and hydrophilic characteristics of the printed structure were studied. This study provided a new way for green and efficient additive fabrication of loofah-like nanostructures, which was of significance for the development of nanofabrication and nanodevices.
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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先进制造
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FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2020
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IF 7.053
Mohamed Eid,Remah Sobhy,Peiyuan Zhou,Xianling Wei,Di Wu,Bin Li
Hydrogel nanocomposites (HGNCs), with a hydrophobic inner hollows structure and a hydrophilic exterior, is often used to encapsulate the broadest range of guest molecules. Herein, we established a three-dimensional, nanocomposites, superabsorbent, malleable, and bioadhesive HGNCs via chemical crosslinker poly (ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEGDGE) to enhance the controlled release and bioavailability of Vitamin E (VE). β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) are integrated as multi-core units in the soy soluble polysaccharide (SSPS) polymer network in which the β-CD cavities act as carriers for (VE) by host-guest interaction. We have examined the detailed structures and morphology by FTIR, DSC , XRD, SEM, TEM , AFM , and CLSM. Overall, increasing the β-CD than SSPS in the reaction mixture (from 10 to 25%) led to enhance the crosslinking degree, improve the elastic behavior (G′>G″), increase the particle size (from 114.2 to 202.9 nm), and the hardness. Besides, decreasing the adhesiveness, pore size, and swelling. Our (HGNCs) did not rupture under compression up to 90% strain with (1.8 MPa) strength. The nanocomposites (1:1) exhibited less nanosized after pectinase and α-amylase hydrolysis (75 and 124 nm, respectively). Also, the (HGNCs) exhibited outstanding swelling-adsorption and sustained release (over 230 h) towards VE in vitro. It showed high encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity (79.10 and 16.04%, respectively). Additionally, the oral administration of VE-loaded HGNCs in rats resulted in a sustained increase of plasma VE levels over 12 h post-administration. The relative pharmacological bioavailability of VE was larger for VE-loaded HGNCs (reached to 7.5-fold increase) compared to free VE suspension. Keywords : Nanohydrogel; β-cyclodextrin; Soy soluble polysaccharide; Vitamin E; swelling; control release.
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材料科学
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药剂学
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生物医学工程
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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2024
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IF 3.7
Wang Qiwei,Shi Daliang,Hu Jiajing,Tang Jiahao,Zhou Xianxiu,Wang Lilei,Xie Jialing,Jiang Yongwen,Yuan Haibo,Yang Yanqin
Rolling plays an important role in shaping the characteristic quality of black tea. However, the dynamic alterations in volatile compounds during the rolling process remain unclear, which hampers the quality control of black tea. In this study, the dynamic changes of volatile compounds in Congou black tea throughout the rolling process were explored by a combination of GC-E-Nose and GC–MS analysis. The results of PCA and PLS-DA by GC-E-Nose revealed significant alterations in the volatile profiles, particularly at the 15-min rolling stage. A total of 82 volatile compounds including eight categories were identified in Congou black tea during the rolling process. The most abundant volatiles were aldehydes, alcohols, and esters. Through the integration of variable importance in the projection >1 and p < 0.05, 21 volatile compounds were pinpointed as pivotal volatiles responsible for distinguishing diverse rolling processes. According to their pathways, glycoside-derived volatiles (GDVs) (such as linalool and geraniol) and fatty acid-derived volatiles (FADVs) (such as (Z)-2-hexen-1-ol and hexanal) highlighted the pivotal role in the formation of the aroma of black tea during rolling process. GDVs, characterized by floral, honeyed, and fruity aromas, reached the lowest point at 35-min rolling and subsequently rebounded. FADVs exhibited an ascending trajectory during the initial 15-min rolling, followed by a downward trend. These findings provide invaluable insights into the aroma evolution during the rolling stage, offering strategies for enhancing the aroma quality of Congou black tea.
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食品科学
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植物学
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
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2021
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IF 2.694
Gongran Ye,Yibo Fang,Yalun Li,Zhikai Guo,Lin Wang,Xiaohong Han
The absorption refrigeration system (ARS) was important for energy saving, which can be driven by low-grade energy. In this work, the mixtures of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R1234ze(E)) + N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and R1234ze(E) + triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMETrEG) were considered as the promising new working fluids for ARS. The vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) data of R1234ze(E) + DMETrEG and R1234ze(E) + NMP binary mixtures were measured using a liquid-recirculation apparatus from 293.15 to 353.15 K. The VLE data were correlated by the five-parameter non-random two-liquid activity coefficient model, and the correlated results showed a good agreement with the experimental VLE data. The average absolute relative deviation and maximum absolute relative deviation of the pressure were 1.70 and 5.11% for R1234ze(E) + NMP and 1.30 and 3.22% for R1234ze(E) + DMETrEG, respectively. The two binary mixtures exhibited positive deviations from Raoult’s law.
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热力学
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化学工程
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制冷技术
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2018
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IF 6.14
Hongye Cheng,Jiangsheng Li,Jingwen Wang,Lifang Chen,Zhiwen Qi
To enhance the extraction selectivity of vitamin E (VE) from the deodorizer distillate, a biphasic system with solvents of both organic chemical and the salt tetrabutylammonium chloride ([N4,4,4,4]Cl) was established. The organic solvent was tailored to extract the major component of deodorizer distillate (methyl linoleate), while the organic salt was designed to selectively extract VE by in situ forming a deep eutectic solvent. Three types of organic solvents, namely, ester, arene, and alkane, were analyzed by using the COSMO-RS model, and hexane, exhibiting stronger interaction with methyl linoleate and lower solubility of [N4,4,4,4]Cl, was screened and its suitability explained from the σ-profile and σ-potential points of view. The biphasic experiments demonstrated that the selectivity of VE by the one-pass extraction process was significantly enhanced by the biphasic system, and the important operation parameters of the dosage of solvent and initial concentration of VE were analyzed.
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食品科学
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化学工程
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ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2025
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IF 6.1
Shiyu Zhang,Bowen Gong,Rong Tan,Yufen Liao,Xin Wang,Xu Wang,Ying Liu,Ting Liu,Jun Luo,Weiwei Li,Jia Yu,Ying Peng,Jiang Zheng
8-Epidiosbulbin E acetate (EEA), a furan-containing diterpenoid lactone and key component of Dioscorea bulbifera L., has been found to induce notable liver injury in mice through CYP3A-mediated metabolic activation to a cis -enedial reactive metabolite. EEA exposure at 25, 50, 100, or 200 µM triggered apoptosis in cultured mouse primary hepatocytes, evidenced by alterations in mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) pathway protein levels. Pretreatment with ketoconazole, vitamin C, glutathione ethyl ester, or 4-phenylbutyric acid effectively reduced the apoptotic ratio and restored the balance of mitochondrial and ER pathway protein levels impacted by EEA in primary hepatocytes. In contrast, pretreatment with L-buthionine sulfoximine exacerbated the apoptotic ratio and altered protein levels associated with the mitochondrial and ER pathways induced by EEA. In summary, metabolic activation, GSH depletion, and ROS are implicated in the induction of apoptosis. EEA triggered apoptosis in cultured primary hepatocytes via disruption of the crosstalk between the mitochondrial and ER pathways.
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药理学
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分子生物学
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毒理学
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PubMed
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International Journal of Nanomedicine
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2019
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IF 4.471
Lijuan Liu,Lu Liu,Yin Li,Xiaoxin Huang,Donglian Gu,Bo Wei,Danke Su,Guanqiao Jin
Purpose: We developed a contrast agent for targeting E-selectin expression. We detected the agent using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in vivo in nude mice that had undergone nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) metastasis.Methods: Sialyl Lewis X (sLeX) was conjugated with ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) nanoparticles. Hydrodynamic size, polydispersity index, and ζ-potential of USPIO–polyethylene glycol (PEG) nanoparticles and USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles were measured. Component changes in nanoparticles of USPIO, USPIO-PEG, and USPIO-PEG-sLeX were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. A model of NPC metastasis to inguinal lymph nodes in nude mice was used to investigate characteristics of the USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles in vivo. We investigated the ability of the T2* value, change in T2* value (ΔT2* value), and enhancement rate (ER) to assess accumulation of USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles quantitatively in mice of a metastasis group and control group. Four MRI scans were undertaken for each mouse. The first scan (t0) was done before administration of USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles (0.1 mL) via the tail vein. The other scans were carried out at 0 (t1), 1 (t2), and 2 hours (t3) postinjection. The mean optical density was used to reflect E-selectin expression.Results: sLeX was labeled onto USPIO successfully. In vivo, there were significant interactions between the groups and time for T2* values after administration of USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles. Six parameters (T2* at t2, ΔT2* at t1, ΔT2* at t2, ER at t1, ER at t2, and ER at t3) were correlated with the mean optical density.Conclusion: USPIO-PEG-sLeX nanoparticles can be used to assess E-selectin expression quantitatively. Use of such molecular probes could enable detection of early metastasis of NPC, more accurate staging, and treatment monitoring.
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医学影像学
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分子生物学
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Green Processing and Synthesis
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2019
·Vol. 8
·期 1
·667-676
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IF 1.128
Dan Chen,Binglin Li,Bin Li,Xiaoli Zhang,Longhui Wei,Wenwen Zheng
Catalytic efficiency in synthesis of vitamin E succinate was dramatically increased via the preparation of robust catalyst and the improvement of reaction system. 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) was covalently immobilized on nano-SiO 2 to avoid the catalyst contamination of the product and permit the easy recycling of DMAP. Then, a hexane-acetone mixed solvent system was firstly introduced to replace the traditional single-solvent system, which was employed to improve the activity of immobilized DMAP derivative and the substrate solubility of the reaction system. The highest vitamin E succinate yield of 94% was achieved. In addition, the recyclability and stability of the immobilized DMAP derivative was excellent, the yield of vitamin E succinate had no obvious loss and remained 90% after recycling 20 times. The excellent results make this technology be a promising candidate for the industrial production of vitamin E succinate.
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生物化学
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制药工程
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROCERAMICS
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2019
·Vol. 43
·期 1
·96-105
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IF 1.966
Wang Ziyang,Chen Peng,Shi Wenjing,Li Yang,Li Dequan,Zhang Leiyang,Yan Yan,Wang Yifei,Peng He,Li Quan,Liu Gang
In the current investigation, the CuO modified BaTiO 3 ceramics were prepared through the conventional electroceramic processing. XRD, XPS, and SEM have been employed to characterize the phases, valences of ions and the microstructures. The sintering behaviors of the prepared samples were performed using a dilatometer, and ceramics could be fabricated at lower temperature. The electric field and temperature dependent energy storage performance have been studied. The introducing of CuO is very effective to improve the energy storage density and the efficiency due to the formed double P-E loops. 0.5 wt.% CuO modified ceramic exhibited an energy density of 0.52 J/cm 3 , which is nearly twice of pure BaTiO 3 ceramic. The J-E loops of CuO modified samples indicated double domain switches, consistent with the double P-E loops.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电介质材料
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MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
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2019
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IF 4.396
Xiao-Ling Xu,Meng-Lu Zhu,Di Liu,Gao-Feng Shu,Jing Qi,Yan Lu,Fei Wang,Xiao-Ying Ying,Jian Chen,Yong-Zhong Du
Therapeutic goals for metastatic breast cancer, including shrinkage of established metastasis and suppression of movement of tumor cells, are often hard to achieve and remain the main obstacles restricting the antimetastatic efficacy of targeted drug delivery systems (TDDSs). Herein, we proposed an E-selectin-targeting nanoplatform for the systemic treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Versatile functions, including killing the circulating tumor cells, shrinking the established lesions, as well as inhibiting the movement of tumor cells, were integrated into doxorubicin-loaded sialic acid-dextran-octadecanoic acid (SDO) micelles (SDD). The prepared SDD micelles could not only inhibit lung and liver metastasis in the orthotopic 4T1 tumors model, but also decrease the metastatic lesions in the metastatic 4T1 cell model, resulting in 27.33% reduced number of metastatic nodules when compared to those without sialic acid modification. It was found that the good antimetastatic effect of SDD was only partially attributed to its ability on removing metastatic cells and metastases. Most importantly, the blank SDO micelles left in the lesion could further inhibit the cell migration and cell–cell binding. These results suggest that SA-driven TDDS has the potential for specific targeting and effective treatment of cancer metastasis.
研究领域:
肿瘤学
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药剂学
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纳米医学
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PubMed
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