ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2017
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Ruomeng Yu,Yongzheng Shi,Dongzhi Yang,Yaxin Liu,Jin Qu,Zhong-Zhen Yu
Multifunctional graphene oxide (GO)/chitosan (CS) aerogel microspheres (GCAMs) with honeycomb-cobweb and radially oriented microchannel structures are prepared by combining electrospraying with freeze-casting to optimize adsorption performances of heavy metal ions and soluble organic pollutants. The GCAMs exhibit superior adsorption capacities of heavy metal ions of Pb(II), Cu(II), and Cr(VI), cationic dyes of methylene blue (MB) and Rhodamine B, anionic dyes of methyl orange and Eosin Y, and phenol. It takes only 5 min to reach 82 and 89% of equilibrium adsorption capacities for Cr(VI) (292.8 mg g–1) and MB (584.6 mg g–1), respectively, much shorter than the adsorption equilibrium time (75 h) of a GO/CS monolith. More importantly, the GCAMs maintain excellent adsorption capacity for six cycles of adsorption–desorption. The broad-spectrum, rapid, and reusable adsorption performance makes the GCAMs promising for highly efficient water treatments.
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RSC Advances
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2016
·Vol. 6
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Yali Qiao,Xingwang Zheng
Although the primary amine groups on PEI-based materials were widely used to bind fluorophores for optical sensing, the fluorescence quenching behavior of the tertiary amine groups on the same PEI macromolecules toward fluorophores was always ignored. To address these issues, in this work, we developed a new strategy that could not only avoid the limitation of the fluorescence quenching effect of the tertiary amino groups of PEI, but also keep the high reactivity of the primary amine groups. This new strategy was based on supramolecular integration of PEI into a silica matrix to form porous PEI-doped silica nanoparticles (PEI/silica nanoparticles). Our results showed that the primary amine groups of PEI inside porous PEI/silica nanoparticles possess great space freedom to maintain their high reactivity, but the tertiary amine groups of PEI were effectively masked based on the stronger supramolecular interaction between SiO− and the tertiary amino groups. Based on this finding, calcein/Co2+ fluorescence sensing systems were chosen as the model to demonstrate novel fluorescent properties of the porous PEI/silica nanoparticles. Our results showed that bright fluorescent porous calcein/PEI/silica nanoparticles (CPSNPs) could be easily prepared and further used to detect Co2+ based on the fluorescence quenching effect of Co2+ on calcein. A detection limit as low as 0.3 nM for Co2+ was achieved by these designed sensing nanomaterials.
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CORROSION SCIENCE
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2017
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Yan-Hua Liu,Jun-Bo Xu,Jin-Tao Zhang,Ji-Ming Hu
In the present work, a pragmatic painting system with promising active protection property is proposed using electrodeposited silica (e-SiO 2 ) interlayer as the nanocontainer of inhibitors. A 10 μm thick, highly porous and well adherent sol-gel silica film was prepared at mild steel substrate under the aid of electro-assist technique. Such film was capable of embedding desired amount of corrosion inhibitors (polyvinylpyrrolidone and zinc gluconate), upon which the epoxy coating was covered. Both the accelerated corrosion tests on the scratched coating and the in-situ electrochemical measurements of intact sample revealed the significantly improved corrosion resistance of the novel coating system.
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Science China-Chemistry
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Bai Rui,Li Junpeng,Chen Wei,He Yi,Zhou Xudong,Tian Xiaochun,Ren Chongyuan,Chen Liqi,Xiao Yong,Zhao Feng
The integration of microorganisms and photosensitizers presents a promising approach to chemical production utilizing solar energy. However, the current system construction process remains complex. Herein, we introduce a straightforward and efficient solar-to-chemical conversion system that combines the dissolved photosensitizer Eosin Y with the non-photosynthetic bacterium Moorella thermoacetica . Under light radiation, acetate production increased to 5.1 µM h −1 µM −1 catalyst, exceeding the previously reported maximum by 5.9-fold, with a quantum efficiency of 17.6%. The soluble photosensitizer EY can penetrate the cell and directly engage in intracellular energy metabolism, significantly enhancing intracellular ATP and NADPH/NADP + levels. Within this biohybrid system, sacrificial agent triethanolamine played a dual role: (1) providing continuous photoelectron generation by Eosin Y, enhancing intracellular reducing power, and facilitating carbon fixation via the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway; and (2) its oxidation product, formaldehyde, served as a critical intermediate and a direct precursor for methylenete-trahydrofolate in the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway, consequently simplifying reaction steps and markedly boosting acetate yield. This study provides a simple microorganism-photosensitizer biohybrid system to produce acetate and light on the multifaceted roles of sacrificial agents, paving the development of efficient solar energy conversion with nonphotosynthetic bacteria.
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
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2024
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Wenyuan Yu,Jianghuiwen Lu,Xinqi Huang,Huiru Zhuang,Yumei An,Mingyang Zhang
Background Effective drugs for preventing or treating skin flap necrosis remain elusive. In this study, we investigated the potential protective effect of exendin-4 against skin flap ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) through the inhibition of ferroptosis. Method A rat abdomen was constructed with an island skin flap, and the superficial vascular pedicle of the abdominal wall was closed using a vascular clamp, which was removed after 8 h. Before surgery, RSL3 and ferrostatin-1 solutions were intraperitoneally injected. After the surgery, subcutaneous injections of exendin-4 were administered daily. The number of inflammatory cells, mean vascular density, collagen fiber content, and apoptosis and ferroptosis indicators were quantified 24 h after reperfusion. Survival, contraction rate, and blood perfusion of the skin flap were evaluated on days 1, 3, 5, and 7 after reperfusion. Results The flap survival rate was significantly higher in the exendin-4 group than that in the injury group, whereas the contraction rate was lower. Compared with the injury group, the exendin-4 group showed less inflammatory cell infiltration, higher vascular density, and less collagen fiber loss. At the molecular level, the exendin-4 group demonstrated opposite or elevated expression of apoptosis and ferroptosis indicators than those in the injury group, with significantly increased glutathione peroxidase 4 (Gpx4). Ferroptosis inhibitors and agonists enhanced and reversed the protective effects of exendin-4, respectively. Conclusion Exendin-4 alleviates skin flap IRI by upregulating Gpx4 expression to inhibit ferroptosis. Therefore, exendin-4 may serve as a novel clinical treatment for skin flap IRI.
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ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2024
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Shunli Che,Mengting Huang,Lemei Zhu,Longteng Shen,Yuan Ma,Zhicheng Wan,Xuguang Li,Jun Zhou,Shuquan Ding,Xilei Li
Nanopolystyrene (NP) and phoxim (PHO) are common environmental pollutants in aquatic systems. We evaluated the toxic effects of exposure to ambient concentrations of NP and/or PHO in the intestines of the Chinese mitten crab ( Eriocheir sinensis ). Our study showed that histopathological changes were observed in the intestines. Specifically, NP and/or PHO exposure increased intraepithelial lymphocytes. Furthermore, NP and/or PHO exposure induced oxidative stress, as evidenced by a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase activity (SOD), peroxidase activity (POD), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC). Pro-inflammatory gene expression and transcriptome analysis demonstrated that NP and/or PHO exposure induced the intestinal inflammatory response. Transcriptome results showed that NP and/or PHO exposure upregulated the NF-κB signaling pathway, which is considered a key pathway in the inflammatory response. Additionally, the expression of pro-inflammatory genes significantly increased after a single exposure to NP or PHO, but it exhibited a significant decrease after the co-exposure. The downregulation of these genes in the co-exposure group likely suggested that the co-exposure mitigated intestinal inflammation response in E. sinensis . Collectively, our findings mainly showed that NP and/or PHO exposure at ambient concentrations induces oxidative stress and inflammatory response in the intestines of E. sinensis .
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Open Life Sciences
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Xiaokeya Yasen,Renaguli Aikebaier,Atiguli Maimaiti,Munire Mushajiang
Radiotherapy for treating breast cancer is associated with cardiac damage. This study aimed to investigate the role of the interleukin (IL)-33/soluble receptor ST2 (sST2) axis in radiation-induced cardiac injury. Expressions of IL-33 and sST2 were detected in breast cancer patients following radiotherapy, radiation-induced cardiac damaged mice model, and cardiomyocytes using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and immunohistochemical assay. Cardiac injury was evaluated through an ultrasound imaging system and hematoxylin & eosin staining. The transcriptional factor was assessed using dual-luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation. The results indicated that IL-33 and sST2 were highly expressed in breast cancer patients, which further elevated post-6 months but reduced after 12 months of radiotherapy. Radiation induces cardiac dysfunction and elevated IL-33 and sST2 levels in a time-dependent manner. However, silencing of IL-33 decreased sST2 expression to alleviate radiation-induced cardiac dysfunction. The IL-33 could be transcriptional activated by TCF7L2 by binding to IL33 promoter sites, which mutation alleviated cardiomyocyte injury caused by radiation. Additionally, radiation treatment resulted in higher levels of TCF7L2, IL-33, and sST2 in cardiomyocytes, and TCF7L2 knockdown reduced IL-33 and sST2 expression. In conclusion, TCF7L2 transcriptional-activated IL-33 mediated sST2 to regulate radiation-induced cardiac damage, providing novel insights into radiotherapy-induced cardiac damage.
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AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
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2024
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Shuquan Ding,Shunli Che,Mengting Huang,Yuan Ma,Longteng Shen,Jianbin Feng,Xilei Li
Nanopolystyrene (NP) pollution in aquatic environments has become an increasing concern. Phoxim (PHO), one of the major organophosphorus pesticides, has also been detected in aquatic environments, posing serious health risks to crustaceans. This study aimed to assess the detrimental effects of NP and/or PHO exposure at environmentally relevant concentrations on the intestinal histopathology, intestinal microbiota, and metabolome of adult crabs ( Eriocheir sinensis ) for 21 days. Our study revealed significant histopathological abnormalities in the intestines. In all the exposure groups, there was a discovery of vacuolar degeneration occurring in epithelial cells. Additionally, the peritrophic membrane exhibited thinning after NP or PHO single exposure, while thickening was observed after co-exposure. Exposure to NP and/or PHO disrupted the intestinal microbiota homeostasis, as evidenced by the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and suppression of beneficial bacteria. Notably, PHO exposure resulted in increased abundance of pathogenic bacteria ( Spiroplasma and Arcobacter ) and decreased abundance of beneficial bacteria ( Bacteroides ). Analysis of the metabolome revealed that exposure to NP and/or PHO led to alterations in the metabolic profile as well as several critical pathways. Among these, the upregulation of arachidonic acid metabolism, ABC transporters, and biosynthesis of amino acids was observed in both NP single exposure and co-exposure, while PHO single exposure downregulated these pathways. Additionally, NP and/or PHO exposure downregulated neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction. Spearman correlation analysis revealed that the significant reduction of some differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) was potentially regulated by the low-abundance bacterial genera following exposure to NP and/or PHO. And these DEMs have a role in anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties. Collectively, our results offer novel perspectives on the intestinal toxicity of crustaceans by NP and/or PHO at environmentally relevant concentrations.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Ding Wang,Qiang Zhong,Yixin Xu,Jinlang Fu,Jiajun Xie,Rong Chen,Mingyuan Lei,Zinan Tang,Huaming Mai,Hao Li,Zhanjun Shi,Shaowei Zheng,Hao Cheng
Self-repair of articular cartilage defects is a significant challenge that can be addressed using drug-infused hydrogels, which improve injection convenience and provide immediate in situ adhesion. In this study, we developed a hydrogel incorporating Lipo@Kartogenin (KGN) and the cationic functional peptide SKPPGTSS (SKP) linked to aldehyde-based methacrylated hyaluronic acid (AHAMA). The innovative injectable hydrogel responded to visible light, allowing cross-linking under white light (~30 s) and effective adhesion to cartilage tissue. The hydrogel facilitated the sustained release of KGN and SKP over approximately 28 days as it degraded, thereby promoting the homing and differentiation of endogenous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Transcriptome sequencing showed that Smad4 expression and activation of the TGF-β signaling pathway are fundamental to these processes. In vivo studies in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats showed that this hydrogel supports optimal hyaline cartilage regeneration within 8 weeks. In conclusion, our visible light-responsive adhesive co-delivery hydrogel effectively recruited native BMSCs to cartilage lesion sites and provided an environment conducive to their differentiation into cartilage, thereby facilitating effective cartilage regeneration. This innovation represents a novel approach to the clinical repair of cartilage defects.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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Qian Liu,Changdi Wang,Hao Wang,Lu Li,Xingrong Zhang,Ruiyang Zhao,Jishu Han,Lei Wang
Hydrogen energy produced through photocatalytic water splitting is widely recognized as a viable solution to the depletion of non-renewable energy resources and ecological contamination concerns. This work designed and synthesized the MOF-derived hollow octahedral Co x P/MOF-801 p-n heterojunction photocatalyst . According to the result of hydrogen production test, the hydrogen production amount of Co x P/MOF-801-2 could reach 25.31 mmol g −1 under light irradiation for 5 h. The hollow octahedral structure and p-n heterojunction of the photocatalyst helped to enhance the light trapping ability and promote carrier transfer, resulting in improved performance of photocatalytic hydrogen production. To sum up, the design of hollow octahedral Co x P/MOF-801 photocatalyst effectively improved the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance.
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AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
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2024
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Mengting Huang,Yuan Ma,Shunli Che,Longteng Shen,Zhicheng Wan,Shiping Su,Shuquan Ding,Xilei Li
Significant concerns have been raised by the widespread pollutants phoxim (PHO) and nanopolystyrene (NP) in the natural environment. This study evaluated the toxicity effects on the hepatopancreas of Eriocheir sinensis caused by NP and/or PHO at concentrations found in the environment. Subchronic exposure to NP and/or PHO triggered hepatopancreas histological damage within a 21-day exposure period. The NP, PHO, and co-exposure (NPO) groups exhibited fewer blister-like (B) cells, along with the appearance of vacuolation. Furthermore, these exposures induced impairment in the hepatic tubule mucus barrier and mechanical barrier, as evidenced by altered expression of oxidative stress-related genes, mucin-related genes, and TJ-related genes. Additionally, alterations in immunity-related genes and inflammatory cytokine genes expression were observed. The findings showed that hepatopancreas inflammation was caused by both individual and combined exposure to NP and PHO and that the inflammatory response was exacerbated by the co-exposure. The possible pathways of hepatopancreas toxicity were further investigated by transcriptomic analysis. Hepatopancreas inflammation was brought on by subchronic exposure to PHO and co-exposure; this inflammation was exacerbated by co-exposure and was backed by the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway via targeting-related genes. In summary, this research represents the initial documentation, to the best of our understanding of the detrimental effects of exposured to NP and/or PHO at levels found in the environment disrupt the hepatopancreas mucus and mechanical barrier in crustaceans, triggering inflammatory responses. These findings highlight the significance of NP and/or PHO pollution for hepatopancreas health.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2018
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Shijie Li,Zhuoyue Song,Tingting Liu,Jian Liang,Jun Yuan,Zhanchi Xu,Zhanghua Sun,Xiaoping Lai,Qingping Xiong,Danyan Zhang
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Ostrea rivularis polysaccharide (ORP) against testicular oxidative stress injury via kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1-nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element (Keap1-Nrf2/ARE) pathway. In pharmacological experiments in vivo , ORP administration could dose-dependently inhibit body and testicular weight loss, ameliorate epididymal sperm quality and protect reproductive impairment in cyclophosphamide-induced male Balb/c mice. Moreover, the mechanism in vivo might be elucidated that ORP could increase expression level of Nrf2 and its downstream ARE gene battery in the testis, promote production of corresponding antioxidative enzymes and protein, and enhance Keap1-Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway to avoid male reproductive dysfunction. In addition, ORP treatment could improve survival capacity of H 2 O 2 -induced TM4 cells and its antioxidant mechanism in vitro also had been verified to activate Keap1-Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway. Overall, these results showed that ORP as a potent antioxidant could reduce reproductive oxidative stress damage related to Keap1-Nrf2/ARE pathway.
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