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Li Fan,Lijuan Zhao,Yangbo Zhu,Lin Li,Xueping Yang,Ping Ma,Jian Liu,Qingwei Zhao,Xiaobo Li
Hydroxytyrosol (HT), a phenolic extra–virgin olive oil compound used as a food supplement, has been recognized to protect liver function and alleviate stress–induced depressive–like behaviors. However, its protective effects against stress–induced liver injury (SLI) remain unknown. Here, the anti–SLI effect of HT was evaluated in mice with chronic unpredictable mild stress–induced SLI. Network pharmacology combined with molecular docking was used to clarify the underlying mechanism of action of HT against SLI, followed by experimental verification. The results showed that accompanying with the alleviation of HT on stress–induced depressive–like behaviors, HT was confirmed to exert the protective effects against SLI, as represented by reduced serum corticosterone (CORT), aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase activities, as well as repair of liver structure, inhibition of oxidative homeostasis collapse, and inflammation reaction in the liver. Furthermore, core genes including histone deacetylase 1 and 2 (HDAC1/2), were identified as potential targets of HT in SLI based on bioinformatic screening and simulation. Consistently, HT significantly inhibited HDAC1/2 expression to maintain mitochondrial dysfunction in an autophagy–dependent manner, which was confirmed in a CORT–induced AML–12 cell injury and SLI mice models combined with small molecule inhibitors. We provide the first evidence that HT inhibits HDAC1/2 to induce autophagy in hepatocytes for maintaining mitochondrial dysfunction, thus preventing inflammation and oxidative stress for exerting an anti‒SLI effect. This constitutes a novel therapeutic modality to synchronously prevent stress‒induced depression‒like behaviors and liver injury, supporting the advantaged therapeutic potential of HT.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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Yuping Wang,Yiting Lei,Nan Wang,Jun Zhang,Wenguo Cui,Xiaoji Luo
The challenge of achieving graded regeneration of adjacent tissues remains significant in tissue repair and regeneration. For instance, the disruption of the microenvironment caused by “osteogenesis mobilization” often results in fibrosis of the regenerated cartilage, ultimately leading to osteoarthritis. Inspired by the utilization of activated carbon for adsorbing and filtering small particles in air purification and water treatment, we have designed an integrated hydrogel scaffold capable of absorbing the endogenous BMP-2 produced by “osteogenesis mobilization”, confining it to the bone defect area, and preventing its diffusion into the cartilage region, thereby facilitating physiological osteochondral gradient regeneration. The osteogenic layer of this integrated scaffold is NHAP-AHAMA-B2A, which captures the BMP-2 produced by “osteogenesis mobilization” and amplifies its osteogenic effect through the grafted peptide B2A. This upregulation enhances the expression of ALP, OCN, and OPN in MSCs within the osteogenic layer, promoting osteogenic differentiation. The chondrogenic layer, HAMA-B2A, utilizes the peptide B2A to upregulate the expression of COL II and ACAN in MSCs, fostering chondrogenic differentiation. This integrated HAMA-B2A/NHAP-AHAMA-B2A hydrogel scaffold confines the BMP-2 produced by “osteogenesis mobilization” to the bone defect area, prevents its diffusion into the cartilage defect area, and effectively utilizes it to induce stem cell osteogenic differentiation. Simultaneously, it induces stem cell chondrogenic differentiation in the cartilage defect area, achieving transparent cartilage regeneration. In summary, the osteogenic and chondrogenic layers of this integrated scaffold collaborate to achieve a physicochemical gradient regeneration of bone-cartilage.
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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Huiqin Ma,Zhuxiang Mao,Wen Liu,Yahao Zhao,Peng Liu,Difu Zhan,Qian Fu,Yizhong Huang,Changcun Han
ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) is an N-type direct bandgap semiconductor material with a visible light response, which exhibits excellent photocatalytic water-splitting performance. To enhance ZIS-based photocatalysts, heterojunction construction and cocatalyst loading methods have been explored extensively. In this research, a Co9S8/ZnIn2S4 (CS/ZIS) heterojunction was successfully synthesized via a solvothermal method, and then Ni(OH)2 nanoparticles were successfully loaded on CS/ZIS by photodeposition, yielding the Ni(OH)2/CS/ZIS photocatalyst. Our findings reveal tight coupling of ZIS nanosheets with the CS surface, establishing an effectively constructed heterojunction structure that enhances interface charge transfer and light absorption. The synergistic effect of CS and Ni(OH)2 significantly boosts the photocatalytic hydrogen production of ZIS composites. The optimum hydrogen production rate of CS/ZIS is 10.06 mmol·h–1·g–1 and that of Ni(OH)2/CS/ZIS reaches 12.92 mmol·h–1·g–1, a 11.9-fold increase over pure ZIS, with exceptional light stability. Furthermore, we discuss the photocatalytic reaction mechanism based on the experimental and characterization results. This work presents a novel approach to designing highly efficient photocatalysts using ZnIn2S4, aimed at enhancing the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy.
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EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
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Zhonglian Wu,Haidi Sun,Xu Hu,Jian Yang,Zehao Gu,Chirun Wang,Hui Chong,Jihang Dai,Hang Yao,Dong-An Wang
Osteochondral defects pose significant challenges in tissue regeneration due to the complex structure and composition of native tissue. Restoring the intricate structure and functional capacity of tissues remains a formidable task in osteochondral transplantation. In this study, a novel composite crosslinked 3D printing ink was designed to construct a biomimetic osteochondral scaffold with a sustained release bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) hydrogel system of dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid (HAD) and BMP-2 interaction. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay results showed a cumulative release of BMP-2 reaching 48.3 %±6.1 % at 28 days. Theoretical calculations indicated that the binding affinity of HAD and BMP-2 was −41.8 ± 1.27 kJ/mol. These findings corroborated the outstanding sustained release efficacy of the hydrogel scaffolds due to the HAD and BMP-2 interaction. Biological function evaluations revealed that the scaffolds possessed significant osteogenesis and chondrogenesis abilities in vitro . This effect is attributed to the hydrophilic nature of the upper layer of the scaffold and the sustained release of BMP-2 from the lower layer. Ultimately, the bilayer scaffolds achieved integrated osteochondral regeneration in a rat model. These results demonstrated the potential of the 3D-printed biomimetic scaffolds with a sustained release BMP-2 hydrogel system for osteochondral repair.
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Jianyun Yu,Xinxin Chen,Min Jiang,Anming Wang,Linlin Yang,Xiaolin Pei,Pengfei Zhang,Stephen Gang Wu
To develop an efficient and green immobilized biocatalyst for promiscuous catalysis which has a broad scope of applications, hybrid nanoflower (hNF) confined papain as a biocatalyst has been proposed and characterized in this study. hNFs were firstly prepared through mixing CuSO4 aqueous solution with papain in phosphate saline (PBS) at room temperature. The resulting hNFs were characterized by SEM and verified through a hydrolysis reaction with N-benzoyl-DL-arginine amide as substrate. Under optimal conditions, this nano-biocatalyst demonstrated a 15-fold hydrolytic activity compared with papain of free form, along with better thermal stability. A series of reaction factors (reaction temperature, time, and solvent) have been investigated for Knoevenagel condensation reactions with hNFs as catalyst. At optimal conditions, product yield of the hNFs catalyzed reaction was 1.3 fold higher than that of the free enzyme with benzaldehyde and acetylacetone as substrates. A few aldehydes and methylene compounds have also been used to test the generality and scope of this new enzymatic promiscuity. To sum up, the obtained hNFs demonstrate better catalytic properties than free papain and the inorganic metal-salt crystal can function as both support and promotor in biocatalysis.
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BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
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Yali Zhang,Tingting Xu,Zheer Pan,Xiangting Ge,Chuchu Sun,Chun Lu,Hongjin Chen,Zhongxiang Xiao,Bing Zhang,Yuanrong Dai,Guang Liang
Background and Purpose Acute lung injury (ALI) is a challenging clinical syndrome, which manifests as an acute inflammatory response. Myeloid differentiation protein 2 (MD2) has an important role in mediating LPS-induced inflammation. Currently, there are no effective molecular-based therapies for ALI or viable biomarkers for predicting the severity of disease. Recent preclinical studies have shown that shikonin, a natural naphthoquinone, prevents LPS-induced inflammation. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. Experimental Approach The binding affinity of shikonin to MD2 was analysed using computer docking, surface plasmon resonance analysis and elisa . In vitro , the anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of shikonin were investigated through elisa , real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR, Western blotting and immunoprecipitation assay. In vivo , lung injury was induced by intratracheal administration of LPS and assessed by changes in the histopathological and inflammatory markers. The underlying mechanisms were investigated by immunoprecipitation in lung tissue. Key Results Shikonin directly bound to MD2 and interfered with the activation of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) induced by LPS. In cultured macrophages, shikonin inhibited TLR4 signalling and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. These effects were produced through suppression of key signalling proteins including the NF-κB and the MAPK pathway. We also showed that shikonin inhibits MD2–TLR4 complex formation and reduces LPS-induced inflammatory responses in a mouse model of ALI. Conclusions and Implications Our studies have uncovered the mechanism underlying the biological activity of shikonin in ALI and suggest that the targeting of MD2 may prove to be beneficial as a treatment option for this condition.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2018
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Lujia Li,Qingxue Fu,Mengxin Xia,Lei Xin,Hongyi Shen,Guowen Li,Guang Ji,Qianchao Meng,Yan Xie
Phytic acid (IP6) is a natural phosphorylated inositol, which is abundantly present in most cereal grains and seeds. This study investigated the effects of IP6 regulation on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and its potential mechanisms using in situ and in vitro models. The effective permeability of the typical P-gp substrate rhodamine 123 (R123) in colon was significantly increased from (1.69 ± 0.22) × 10–5 cm/s in the control group to (3.39 ± 0.417) × 10–5 cm/s (p < 0.01) in the 3.5 mM IP6 group. Additionally, IP6 can concentration-dependently decrease the R123 efflux ratio in both Caco-2 and MDCK II-MDR1 cell monolayers and increase intracellular R123 accumulation in Caco-2 cells. Furthermore, IP6 noncompetitively inhibited P-gp by impacting R123 efflux kinetics. The noncompetitive inhibition of P-gp by IP6 was likely due to decreases in P-gp ATPase activity and P-gp molecular conformational changes induced by IP6. In summary, IP6 is a promising P-gp inhibitor candidate.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2018
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Wen Yang,Fangbing Liu,Ran Li,Xiaoji Wang,Wentao Hao
Multiresponsive fluorescent supramolecular materials are quite interesting, for they combine the multiresponsiveness of supramolecules and the high sensitivity of fluorescent materials. Different from the multiresponsive supramolecular materials based on host–guest interactions, in this report, a supramolecular ionic network was fabricated by 1-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine and citric acids via ionic interactions. Despite the fact that there are no conventional chromophores, the obtained supramolecular ionic material can emit strong fluorescence. Most interestingly, the thin film of this supramolecular ionic material can change its fluorescent intensity in response to four external stimuli, including humidity, triethylamine, acetic acid, and temperature. Beneficial to the supramolecular ionic structure, this multiresponsive fluorescent sensor is self-healable. It is found that a new route has been opened to prepare the multiresponsive fluorescent sensors.
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Arabian Journal of Chemistry
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2018
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Shuai Zhang,Shoulian Wei,Hao Cheng,Wei Li
Nano-scaled Fe 3 O 4 were synthesized using solvothermal synthesis, and amino-modification of nano-scaled Fe 3 O 4 was conducted with APTES. With Fe 3 O 4 -NH 2 and Zn 2+ as the metal centers, 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acids as the organic ligand, and using the one-step ultrasonic-assisted method, a new magnetic zinc pyridinedicarboxylic acid nanocomposite (Zn-(PDC) 2 @Fe 3 O 4 ) was synthesized. The structure, composition and morphology of the products were characterized using methods such as X-ray single crystal diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction, and scanning electron microscope. The results showed that the Zn-(PDC) 2 was almost an octahedron, and the Zn-(PDC) 2 @Fe 3 O 4 looked like a nanoflower. The mimetic peroxidase properties of Zn-(PDC) 2 @Fe 3 O 4 were studied with H 2 O 2 solution and TMB solution as the substrates, and the results showed that: the Michaelis constant of H 2 O 2 by Zn-(PDC) 2 @Fe 3 O 4 was: K m = 0.411 mM, the maximum reaction rate: v max = 3.440 × 10 −8 M s −1 ; the Michaelis constant of TMB by Zn-(PDC) 2 @Fe 3 O 4 was: K m = 0.189 mM, and the maximum reaction rate: v max = 2.419 × 10 −8 M s −1 , both of which were lower than those of H 2 O 2 and TMB by Fe 3 O 4 and Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP). Based on the reduction of the absorbance of original solution due to the consumption of H 2 O 2 in oxidation-reduction reaction between SO 3 2− and H 2 O 2 under acid conditions, a new method for determining the content of SO 3 2− was established. The linear range of SO 3 2− was 8 × 10 −7 ∼8 × 10 −5 mol/L, the detection limit of SO 3 2− was 8 × 10 −8 mol/L, and the RSD of SO 3 2− was 2.7–9.2%.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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Yu Zhu,Xiang-Yu Ma,Ling-Ge Cui,Ya-Ru Xu,Chen-Xi Li,Milton Talukder,Xue-Nan Li,Jin-Long Li
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a synthetic chemical applied as a plasticizer. As an environmental toxicant, DEHP poses a serious health threat. Many studies have revealed that DEHP can cause lead to various degrees of damage to the kidney. However, the evidence of DEHP-induced renal ferroptosis has not been reported. The purpose of this work was to probe the specific role of lipophagy in DEHP-induced renal injury and to investigate the relationship between lipophagy and ferroptosis. Quail were treated with DEHP (250 mg/kg BW/day, 500 mg/kg BW/day and 750 mg/kg BW/day) for 45 days. Microstructural and ultrastructural observations showed that DEHP caused damage to glomerular and tubular cells, and autophagy with multilayer structures were observed, suggesting that DEHP can induce lipophagy. The results indicated that the iron homeostasis was abnormal and the lipid peroxidation was increased. SLC7A11 and SLC3A2 were down-regulated. PTGS2, ACSL4 and LPCAT3 were elevated. In conclusion, DEHP could induce lipid peroxidation, lead to ferroptosis, and damage renal cells. Therefore, the relationship between lipophagy and ferroptosis was elucidated, which provided a new basis for intervention and prevention of DEHP increased diseases.
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Frontiers in Plant Science
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2024
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Xuan Zhe,Wang Yu,Shen Yuying,Pan Xiao,Wang Jiatong,Liu Wenbo,Miao Weiguo,Jin Pengfei
Background: Pepper veinal mottle virus (PVMV) belongs to the genus Potyvirus within the family Potyviridae and is a major threat to pepper production, causing reduction in yield and fruit quality; however, efficient pesticides and chemical treatments for plant protection against viral infections are lacking. Hence, there is a critical need to discover highly active and environment-friendly antiviral agents derived from natural sources. Bacillus spp. are widely utilized as biocontrol agents to manage fungal, bacterial, and viral plant diseases. Particularly, Bacillus velezensis HN-2 exhibits a strong antibiotic activity against plant pathogens and can also induce plant resistance.Methods: The experimental subjects employed in this study were Bacillus velezensis HN-2, benzothiadiazole, and dufulin, aiming to evaluate their impact on antioxidant activity, levels of reactive oxygen species, activity of defense enzymes, and expression of defense-related genes in Nicotiana benthamiana. Furthermore, the colonization ability of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 in Capsicum chinense was investigated. Results: The results of bioassays revealed the robust colonization capability of Bacillus velezensis HN-2, particularly in intercellular spaces, leading to delayed infection and enhanced protection against PVMV through multiple plant defense mechanisms, thereby promoting plant growth. Furthermore, Bacillus velezensis HN-2 increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes, thereby mitigating the PVMV-induced ROS production in Nicotiana benthamiana. Moreover, the application of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 at 5 dpi significantly increased the expression of JA-responsive genes, whereas the expression of salicylic acid-responsive genes remained unchanged, implying the activation of the JA signaling pathway as a crucial mechanism underlying Bacillus velezensis HN-2-induced anti-PVMV activity. Immunoblot analysis revealed that HN-2 treatment delayed PVMV infection at 15 dpi, further highlighting its role in inducing plant resistance and promoting growth and development. Conclusions: These findings underscore the potential of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 for field application in managing viral plant diseases effectively.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2024
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Yuping Zeng,Xiangyu Gan,Zhourui Xu,Xiaoxiang Hu,Chenxuan Hu,Hanbin Ma,Hangjia Tu,Bao Chai,Chengbin Yang,Siyi Hu,Yujuan Chai
Background Sensitive and rapid antigen detection is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, but conventional ELISAs including chemiluminescence-based assays are limited in sensitivity and require many operation steps. Fluorescence immunoassays are fast and convenient but often show limited sensitivity and dynamic range. Results To address the need, an aggregation-induced emission fluorgens (AIEgens) enhanced i mmunofluorescent assay with beads-based quantification on the digital microfluidic (DMF) platform was developed. Portable DMF devices and chips with small electrodes were fabricated, capable of manipulating droplets within 100 nL and boosting the reaction efficiency. AIEgen nanoparticles (NPs) with high fluorescence and photostability were synthesized to enhance the test sensitivity and detection range. The integration of AIEgen probes, transparent DMF chip design, and the large magnetic beads (10 μm) as capture agents enabled rapid and direct image-taking and signal calculation of the test result. The performance of this platform was demonstrated by point-of-care quantification of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein. Within 25 min, a limit of detection of 5.08 pg mL −1 and a limit of quantification of 8.91 pg mL −1 can be achieved using <1 μL sample. The system showed high reproducibility across the wide dynamic range (10–10 5 pg mL −1 ), with the coefficient of variance ranging from 2.6% to 9.8%. Significance This rapid, sensitive AIEgens-enhanced immunofluorescent assay on the DMF platform showed simplified reaction steps and improved performance, providing insight into the small-volume point-of-care testing of different biomarkers in research and clinical applications.
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