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Neurourol Urodyn ; 2024 Apr 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38558173

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INTRODUCTION: The pathogenesis of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), an age-related disease, has not been fully elucidated. Therapeutic targets of POP are limited. Silencing information regulator 2 related enzyme 1 (SIRT1), a gene considered capable of regulating oxidative stress and cellular senescence, has been widely demonstrated involved in aging and age-related diseases. The present study aimed to explore the role of SIRT1 in POP in vivo and in vitro. METHODS: Expression levels of SIRT1 in uterosacral ligament (USL) tissues from patients with or without POP were measured using immunohistochemical assays. SRT1720, a SIRT1 agonist, was used to upregulate SIRT1, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was used to establish an oxidative stress model in human uterosacral ligament fibroblasts (hUSLFs). The effects of SIRT1 on cell viability, apoptosis, senescence, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were detected, respectively. Western blot assays were used to examine expression levels of apoptosis- and senescence-associated biomarkers. Unpaired Student's t test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test, and one-way ANOVA were performed for determining statistically significant differences. RESULTS: Compared to the control group, expression levels of SIRT1 were downregulated in USL tissues and hUSLFs from patients with POP, and associated with stage (p < 0.05). hUSLFs of patients with POP had lower growth rates (p < 0.0001) than those of the control group, which were improved by upregulating SIRT1 (p < 0.05). The senescent proportion was higher in the POP group than the control group (43.63 ± 10.62% vs. 4.84 ± 5.32%, p < 0.0001), which could be reduced by upregulating SIRT1 (p < 0.0001). High ROS levels in the POP group were also alleviated by SRT1720. H2O2 exposure increased ROS levels, inhibited proliferation, and triggered apoptosis and senescence in hUSLFs of patients without POP in a concentration-dependent manner. Further, these damages were alleviated by pretreatment with SRT1720. CONCLUSIONS: SIRT1 is downregulated in patients with POP, and the development of SIRT1 activators or agonists may have applications in the treatment and prevention of POP through antioxidative stress and antisenescence effects.

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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 314: 124203, 2024 Jun 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38565047

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This study investigates the challenges encountered in utilizing portable near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers in agriculture, specifically in developing predictive models with high accuracy and robust generalization abilities despite limited spectral resolution and small sample sizes. The research concentrates on the near-infrared spectra of corn feed, utilizing spectral processing techniques and CNNs to precisely estimate crude protein content. Five preprocessing methods were implemented alongside two-dimensional (2D) correlation spectroscopy, resulting in the development of both one-dimensional (1D) and 2D regression models. A comparative analysis of these models in predicting crude protein content demonstrated that 1D-CNNs exhibited superior predictive performance within the 1D category. For the 2D models, CropNet and CropResNet were utilized, with CropResNet demonstrating more accurate and superior predictive capabilities. Overall, the integration of 2D correlation spectroscopy with suitable preprocessing techniques in deep learning models, particularly the 2D CropResNet, proved to be more precise in predicting the crude protein content in corn feed. This finding emphasis the potential of this approach in the portable spectrometer market.


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Aprendizaje Profundo , Espectroscopía Infrarroja Corta , Espectroscopía Infrarroja Corta/métodos , Zea mays , Proteínas , Agricultura
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J Med Chem ; 67(8): 6570-6584, 2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38613773

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NNRTI is an important component of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but the rapid emergence of drug resistance and poor pharmacokinetics limited their clinical application. Herein, a series of novel aryl triazolone dihydropyridines (ATDPs) were designed by structure-guided design with the aim of improving drug resistance profiles and pharmacokinetic profiles. Compound 10n (EC50 = 0.009-17.7 µM) exhibited the most active potency, being superior to or comparable to that of doravirine (DOR) against the whole tested viral panel. Molecular docking was performed to clarify the reason for its higher resistance profiles. Moreover, 10n demonstrated excellent pharmacokinetic profile (T1/2 = 5.09 h, F = 108.96%) compared that of DOR (T1/2 = 4.4 h, F = 57%). Additionally, 10n was also verified to have no in vivo acute or subacute toxicity (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg), suggesting that 10n is worth further investigation as a novel oral NNRTIs for HIV-1 therapy.


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Fármacos Anti-VIH , Dihidropiridinas , VIH-1 , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Inhibidores de la Transcriptasa Inversa , Triazoles , VIH-1/efectos de los fármacos , Triazoles/química , Triazoles/farmacología , Triazoles/farmacocinética , Humanos , Fármacos Anti-VIH/farmacología , Fármacos Anti-VIH/química , Fármacos Anti-VIH/síntesis química , Fármacos Anti-VIH/farmacocinética , Inhibidores de la Transcriptasa Inversa/farmacología , Inhibidores de la Transcriptasa Inversa/química , Inhibidores de la Transcriptasa Inversa/síntesis química , Inhibidores de la Transcriptasa Inversa/farmacocinética , Dihidropiridinas/química , Dihidropiridinas/farmacología , Dihidropiridinas/farmacocinética , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Transcriptasa Inversa del VIH/antagonistas & inhibidores , Transcriptasa Inversa del VIH/metabolismo , Animales , Masculino , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Estructura Molecular , Ratones
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ACS Sens ; 2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38659386

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In recent years, wearable electronic skin has garnered significant attention due to its broad range of applications in various fields, including personal health monitoring, human motion perception, human-computer interaction, and flexible display. The flexible multimodal sensor, as the core component of electronic skin, can mimic the multistimulus sensing ability of human skin, which is highly significant for the development of the next generation of electronic devices. This paper provides a summary of the latest advancements in multimodal sensors that possess two or more response capabilities (such as force, temperature, humidity, etc.) simultaneously. It explores the relationship between materials and multiple sensing capabilities, focusing on both active materials that are the same and different. The paper also discusses the preparation methods, device structures, and sensing properties of these sensors. Furthermore, it introduces the applications of multimodal sensors in human motion and health monitoring, as well as intelligent robots. Finally, the current limitations and future challenges of multimodal sensors will be presented.

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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 314: 124112, 2024 Jun 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38518439

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Wheat flour is a ubiquitous food ingredient, yet discerning its various types can prove challenging. A practical approach for identifying wheat flour types involves analyzing one-dimensional near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) data. This paper introduces an innovative method for wheat flour recognition, combining deep learning (DL) with Two-dimensional correlation spectrum (2DCOS). In this investigation, 316 samples from four distinct types of wheat flour were collected using a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer, and the raw spectra of each sample underwent preprocessing employing diverse methods. The discrete generalized 2DCOS algorithm was applied to generate 3792 2DCOS images from the preprocessed spectral data. We trained a deep learning model tailored for flour 2DCOS images - EfficientNet. Ultimately, this DL model achieved 100% accuracy in identifying wheat flour within the test set. The findings demonstrate the viability of directly transforming spectra into two-dimensional images for species recognition using 2DCOS and DL. Compared to the traditional stoichiometric method Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS_DA), machine learning methods Support Vector Machines (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), and deep learning methods one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1DCNN) and residual neural network (ResNet), the model proposed in this paper is better suited for wheat flour identification, boasting the highest accuracy. This study offers a fresh perspective on wheat flour type identification and successfully integrates the latest advancements in deep learning with 2DCOS for spectral type identification. Furthermore, this approach can be extended to the spectral identification of other products, presenting a novel avenue for future research in the field.


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Aprendizaje Profundo , Harina , Harina/análisis , Triticum/química , Espectroscopía Infrarroja Corta/métodos , Algoritmos , Análisis de los Mínimos Cuadrados
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(3)2024 Feb 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38534232

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Neurochemicals, crucial for nervous system function, influence vital bodily processes and their fluctuations are linked to neurodegenerative diseases and mental health conditions. Monitoring these compounds is pivotal, yet the intricate nature of the central nervous system poses challenges. Researchers have devised methods, notably electrochemical sensing with micro-nanoscale electrodes, offering high-resolution monitoring despite low concentrations and rapid changes. Implantable sensors enable precise detection in brain tissues with minimal damage, while microdialysis-coupled platforms allow in vivo sampling and subsequent in vitro analysis, addressing the selectivity issues seen in other methods. While lacking temporal resolution, techniques like HPLC and CE complement electrochemical sensing's selectivity, particularly for structurally similar neurochemicals. This review covers essential neurochemicals and explores miniaturized electrochemical sensors for brain analysis, emphasizing microdialysis integration. It discusses the pros and cons of these techniques, forecasting electrochemical sensing's future in neuroscience research. Overall, this comprehensive review outlines the evolution, strengths, and potential applications of electrochemical sensing in the study of neurochemicals, offering insights into future advancements in the field.


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Técnicas Biosensibles , Encéfalo , Electrodos , Química Encefálica , Técnicas Electroquímicas/métodos , Técnicas Biosensibles/métodos
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 1118, 2024 Feb 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38320994

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Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) for glioblastoma (GBM) is promising but its clinical efficacy is seriously challenged by the blood-tumor barrier (BTB) and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Here, anti-programmed death-ligand 1 antibodies (aPD-L1) are loaded into a redox-responsive micelle and the ICB efficacy is further amplified by paclitaxel (PTX)-induced immunogenic cell death (ICD) via a co-encapsulation approach for the reinvigoration of local anti-GBM immune responses. Consequently, the micelles cross the BTB and are retained in the reductive tumor microenvironment without altering the bioactivity of aPD-L1. The ICB efficacy is enhanced by the aPD-L1 and PTX combination with suppression of primary and recurrent GBM, accumulation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and induction of long-lasting immunological memory in the orthotopic GBM-bearing mice. The co-encapsulation approach facilitating efficient antibody delivery and combining with chemotherapeutic agent-induced ICD demonstrate that the chemo-immunotherapy might reprogram local immunity to empower immunotherapy against GBM.


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Glioblastoma , Ratones , Animales , Glioblastoma/patología , Micelas , Inhibidores de Puntos de Control Inmunológico/uso terapéutico , Polímeros/uso terapéutico , Línea Celular Tumoral , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia/tratamiento farmacológico , Paclitaxel/uso terapéutico , Inmunoterapia , Microambiente Tumoral
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Micromachines (Basel) ; 14(11)2023 Oct 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38004853

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Utilizing interface engineering to construct abundant heterogeneous interfaces is an important means to improve the absorbing performance of microwave absorbers. Here, we have prepared the MXene/MoS2-ReS2 (MMR) composite with rich heterogeneous interfaces composed of two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene and two-dimensional transition metal disulfides through a facile hydrothermal process. The surface of MXene is completely covered by nanosheets of MoS2 and ReS2, forming a hybrid structure. MRR exhibits excellent absorption performance, with its strongest reflection loss reaching -51.15 dB at 2.0 mm when the filling ratio is only 10 wt%. Meanwhile, the effective absorption bandwidth covers the range of 5.5-18 GHz. Compared to MXene/MoS2 composites, MRR with a MoS2-ReS2 heterogeneous interface exhibits stronger polarization loss ability and superior absorption efficiency at the same thickness. This study provides a reference for the design of transition metal disulfides-based absorbing materials.

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iScience ; 26(10): 108091, 2023 Oct 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37860762

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Y-box binding protein 2 (YBX2) is an essential modulator of brown adipose tissue activation, yet the regulation on its own expression and the involved mechanism remains largely unknown. Herein, we report the YBX2 protein level, but not mRNA level, is induced in response to acute ß-adrenergic signaling. In this context, YBX2 is a dual substrate for both AMPK and Akt2. The phosphorylation at Thr115 by AMPK or at Ser137 by Akt2 facilitates YBX2 accumulation in brown adipocytes by decreasing ubiquitination-mediated degradation. Beyond stabilizing PGC1α mRNA, increased YBX2 upon thermogenic activation assists the expression of glycolytic enzymes, promotes glucose utilization and lactate production. Mechanistically, YBX2 modulates translation of glycolytic genes via direct binding to 5'-UTRs of these genes. Together these findings suggest YBX2 is responsive to thermogenic stimuli by phosphorylation modification, and stabilized YBX2 helps to boost glycolysis and thermogenesis in brown adipocytes.

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Nanoscale ; 15(44): 17818-17824, 2023 Nov 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37668358

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Reported herein is the facial synthesis, molecular structure, and catalysis of a Pt/Ag nanocluster costabilized by organic ligands of phosphines and inorganic ligands of chlorides. The nanocluster with molecular formula of [PtAg18(dppp)6Cl8](SbF6)2 has been obtained facilely by the one pot method. The structure of the cluster could be anatomized as the stabilizaiton of PtAg12-centered icosahedral core by the metalloligand of dppp-Ag-Cl, in which Cl- not only caps the surface Ag atoms but also binds the core and surface motifs. Featuring eight free electrons in its structure, the cluster exhibits high stability. More interestingly, the exposure of surface metal sites endows the cluster with counterintutively  high catalytic activity in hydrogenation reactions.

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Acta Pharm Sin B ; 13(7): 3093-3105, 2023 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37521862

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Deficiency of natural killer (NK) cells shows a significant impact on tumor progression and failure of immunotherapy. It is highly desirable to boost NK cell immunity by upregulating active receptors and relieving the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Unfortunately, mobilization of NK cells is hampered by poor accumulation and short retention of drugs in tumors, thus declining antitumor efficiency. Herein, we develop an acid-switchable nanoparticle with self-adaptive aggregation property for co-delivering galunisertib and interleukin 15 (IL-15). The nanoparticles induce morphology switch by a decomposition-metal coordination cascade reaction, which provides a new methodology to trigger aggregation. It shows self-adaptive size-enlargement upon acidity, thus improving drug retention in tumor to over 120 h. The diameter of agglomerates is increased and drug release is effectively promoted following reduced pH values. The nanoparticles activate both NK cell and CD8+ T cell immunity in vivo. It significantly suppresses CT26 tumor in immune-deficient BALB/c mice, and the efficiency is further improved in immunocompetent mice, indicating that the nanoparticles can not only boost innate NK cell immunity but also adaptive T cell immunity. The approach reported here provides an innovative strategy to improve drug retention in tumors, which will enhance cancer immunotherapy by boosting NK cells.

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EMBO Rep ; 24(8): e57550, 2023 08 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37381832

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Long interspersed nuclear elements (LINEs) play essential roles in shaping chromatin states, while the factors that cooperate with LINEs and their roles in higher-order chromatin organization remain poorly understood. Here, we show that MATR3, a nuclear matrix protein, interplays with antisense LINE1 (AS L1) RNAs to form a meshwork via phase separation, providing a dynamic platform for chromatin spatial organization. MATR3 and AS L1 RNAs affect the nuclear localization of each other. After MATR3 depletion, the chromatin, particularly H3K27me3-modified chromatin, redistributes in the cell nuclei. Topologically associating domains (TADs) that highly transcribe MATR3-associated AS L1 RNAs show decreased intra-TAD interactions in both AML12 and ES cells. MATR3 depletion increases the accessibility of H3K27me3 domains adjacent to MATR3-associated AS L1, without affecting H3K27me3 modifications. Furthermore, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated MATR3 mutants alter biophysical features of the MATR3-AS L1 RNA meshwork and cause an abnormal H3K27me3 staining. Collectively, we reveal a role of the meshwork formed by MATR3 and AS L1 RNAs in gathering chromatin in the nucleus.


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Esclerosis Amiotrófica Lateral , ARN sin Sentido , Humanos , Histonas/genética , Esclerosis Amiotrófica Lateral/genética , Cromatina/genética , Núcleo Celular/genética , Núcleo Celular/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ARN/genética , Proteínas Asociadas a Matriz Nuclear/genética , Proteínas Asociadas a Matriz Nuclear/metabolismo
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Adv Mater ; 35(25): e2209785, 2023 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37101060

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Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) shows promising prospects for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) but with restricted results, mainly attributed to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and the limited antibody permeability of the blood-tumor barrier (BTB) in GBM. Here, nanovesicles with a macrophage-mimicking membrane are described, that co-deliver chemotactic CXC chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10), to pre-activate the immune microenvironment, and anti-programmed death ligand 1 antibody (aPD-L1), to interrupt the immune checkpoint, aiming to enhance the effect of GBM immunotherapy. Consequently, the tumor tropism of the macrophage membrane and the receptor-mediated transcytosis of the angiopep-2 peptide allow the nanovesicle to effectively cross the BTB and target the GBM region, with 19.75-fold higher accumulation of antibodies compared to the free aPD-L1 group. The CPI therapeutic efficacy is greatly enhanced by CXCL10-induced T-cells recruitment with significant expansion of CD8+ T-cells and effector memory T-cells, leading to the elimination of tumor, prolonged survival time, and long-term immune memory in orthotopic GBM mice. The nanovesicles, that relieve the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment by CXCL10 to enhance aPD-L1 efficacy, may present a promising strategy for brain-tumor immunotherapy.


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Neoplasias Encefálicas , Glioblastoma , Ratones , Animales , Glioblastoma/terapia , Glioblastoma/patología , Linfocitos T CD8-positivos , Citocinas , Anticuerpos/uso terapéutico , Neoplasias Encefálicas/terapia , Macrófagos , Inmunoterapia/métodos , Encéfalo/patología , Microambiente Tumoral
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Adv Healthc Mater ; 12(25): e2300787, 2023 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37057680

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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal disease characterized by dense stroma. Obesity is an important metabolic factor that greatly increases PDAC risk and mortality, worsens progression and leads to poor chemotherapeutic outcomes. With omics analysis, magnetic resonance and near-infrared fluorescence (MR/NIRF) dual-modality imaging and molecular functional verification, obesity as an important risk factor is proved to modulate the extracellular matrix (ECM) components and enhance Fibronectin (FN) infiltration in the PDAC stroma, that promotes tumor progression and worsens response to chemotherapy by reducing drug delivery. In the study, to visually evaluate FN in vivo and guide PDAC therapy, an FN-targeted nanoprobe, NP-CREKA, is synthesized by conjugating gadolinium chelates, NIR797 and fluorescein isothiocyanate to a polyamidoamine dendrimer functionalized with targeting peptides. A dual-modality strategy combining MR and NIRF imaging is applied, allowing effective visualization of FN in orthotopic PDAC with high spatial resolution, ideal sensitivity and excellent penetrability, especially in obese mice. In conclusion, the findings provide new insights into the potential of FN as an ideal target for therapeutic evaluation and improving treatment efficacy in PDAC, hopefully improving the specific management of PDAC in lean and obese hosts.

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ACS Nano ; 17(6): 5354-5372, 2023 03 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36877635

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Lung metastasis is a critical cause of cancer mortality and its therapy is largely challenged by the limited drug delivery efficiency and robust immunosuppression in metastatic tumors. Herein, we designed a spatial-drug-laden M1 macrophage system with liposomal R848 inside and fibroblast activation protein protease (FAP)-sensitive phospholipid-DM4 conjugate on the membrane of M1 macrophage (RDM). RDM could preferentially accumulate at the metastatic lesions in lungs and responsively release the therapeutic agents as free drug molecules or drug-loaded nanovesicles. RDM treatment notably enhanced the infiltration of CD3+CD8+ T cells to lung metastasis and, respectively, caused an 8.54-, 12.87- and 2.85-fold improvement of the granzyme-B-, interferon-γ-, and Ki67-positive subtypes versus negative control. Moreover, RDM treatment produced a 90.99% inhibition of lung metastasis in 4T1 models and significant prolongation of survival in three murine lung metastatic models. Therefore, the drug-laden FAP-sensitive M1 macrophage system represents a feasible strategy to target lung metastasis and boost antitumor immunity for antimetastasis therapy.


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Neoplasias Pulmonares , Péptido Hidrolasas , Animales , Ratones , Humanos , Péptido Hidrolasas/metabolismo , Linfocitos T CD8-positivos/patología , Línea Celular Tumoral , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Liposomas/metabolismo , Endopeptidasas/metabolismo , Endopeptidasas/uso terapéutico
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Transfus Med ; 33(1): 81-89, 2023 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36815535

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BACKGROUND: In China, the vaccinated blood donors have rapidly increased by recent years, which may impact blood safety. The true prevalence of HBV between vaccinated blood donors and non-vaccinated blood donors should be explored. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The samples of blood donors were collected and detected for serologic markers of HBV in the Shenzhen Blood Centre (SZBC). The discrepant results were tested with commercial electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ELCI) for HBsAg, anti-HBs, HBeAg, Anti-HBe and Anti-HBc, alternative MPX ID NAT, nested PCR, and a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay for HBV DNA. The serological and molecular characteristics of HBV infected blood donors were analysed, and the effects on blood safety for donors born before and after the implementation of universal HBV vaccination were compared. RESULTS: Out of 242 presumed HBV infected donors from 26 318 donations, 131 (0.49%, [95% CI, 0.43-0.59]) chronic HBV infections (CHB, HBsAg detected with or without DNA), 58 (0.22%, [95% CI, 0.17-0.28]) occult hepatitis B infections (OBI, HBsAg not detected, assume anti-HBc positive and/or anti-HBs with HBV DNA) and 3 (0.011%, [95% CI, 0.0023-0.033]) window period (WP) infections were confirmed respectively. There were 28 CHBs (0.44%), 7 OBIs (0.11%) and 1 WP (0.016%) from vaccinated blood donor and 103 CHBs (0.52%), 51 OBIs (0.26%) and 2 WPs (0.01%) from non-vaccinated blood donor. The HBV+ (CHBs, OBIs and WPs) rate (0.56%) in vaccinated donors was lower than in non-vaccinated donors (0.78%, p < 0.05). The HBsAg titers of vaccinated infected blood donors (Median: 128.8 IU/ml) were much higher than non-vaccinated infected blood donors (58.4 IU/ml). The OBI yield rates in the vaccinated blood donors was significantly lower than the non-vaccinated blood donors (p < 0.05). There 102/124 (82.3%) samples were genotype B, 22/124 (17.7%) were genotype C respectively. There was no significant difference in the distribution of genotype between non-vaccinated blood donors (B/C, 86/17) and vaccinated blood donors (B/C, 23/6; p > 0.05). High frequency of vaccine escape mutations M133L (32.4%) and E164G in S region of genotype B strains and substitution L175S (40.9%) related to vaccine escape in S region of genotype C strains were identified. CONCLUSION: The universal HBV vaccination program markedly reduces the risk of HBV infection in blood donors, and provides a significant guarantee for the safety of blood transfusion. Several important mutations detected related vaccine escape and notable mutations needed further investigated.


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Donantes de Sangre , Virus de la Hepatitis B , Hepatitis B , Humanos , China/epidemiología , ADN Viral , Hepatitis B/epidemiología , Anticuerpos contra la Hepatitis B , Antígenos de Superficie de la Hepatitis B , Vacunas contra Hepatitis B , Virus de la Hepatitis B/genética , Reacción en Cadena en Tiempo Real de la Polimerasa , Vacunación
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ACS Nano ; 17(1): 322-336, 2023 01 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36525314

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The limited lymphocyte infiltration and exhaustion of tumoricidal functions in solid tumors remain a formidable obstacle to cancer immunotherapy. Herein, we designed a macrophage membrane-coated nano-gemcitabine system (MNGs) to promote lymphocyte infiltration and then synergized anti-programmed death ligand 1 (antiPD-L1) to reinvigorate the exhausted lymphocytes. MNGs exhibited effective intratumor-permeating and responsive drug-releasing capacity, produced notable elimination of versatile immunosuppressive cells, and promoted lymphocyte infiltration into cancer cell regions in tumors, but over 50% of these infiltrated lymphocytes were in the exhausted state. Compared with MNG monotherapy, the MNGs+antiPD-L1 combination produced 31.77% and 30.63% reduction of exhausted CD3+CD8+ T cells and natural killer (NK) cells and 2.83- and 3.17-fold increases of interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-positive subtypes, respectively, thereby resulting in considerable therapeutic benefits in several tumor models. Thus, MNGs provide an encouraging strategy to promote lymphocyte infiltration and synergize antiPD-L1 to restore their tumoricidal function for cancer immunotherapy.


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Linfocitos T CD8-positivos , Neoplasias , Humanos , Gemcitabina , Inmunoterapia , Interferón gamma/farmacología , Macrófagos , Microambiente Tumoral , Nanoestructuras , Antígeno B7-H1/metabolismo
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Biomaterials ; 290: 121855, 2022 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36257260

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The efficacy of radiotherapy is greatly challenged by intense hypoxia, intricate stroma and suppressive immune microenvironments in tumors. Herein, we rationally designed a microvesicle-inspired oxygen-delivering polyfluorocarbon nanosystem loading DiIC18(5) and halofuginone (M-FDH) with prominent capacity of improving tumor oxygenation and intratumor distribution, synergizing radiation to disrupt tumor stroma and boost antitumor immunity for combinational cancer therapy. M-FDH produced a 10.98-fold enhancement of tumor oxygenation and caused efficient production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon radiation. M-FDH + X ray treatment resulted in notable DNA damages, over 90% elimination of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and major components of extracellular matrix, significant enhancement of tumoricidal CD3+CD8+ T cells, and profound elimination of suppressive immune cells in 4T1 tumors. The therapeutic benefits of M-FDH + X ray on suppressing tumor growth were confirmed in two murine tumor models. Therefore, this study provides an encouraging microvesicle-inspired strategy to target cancer cells and CAFs in tumors and synergize radiotherapy for effective cancer treatment.


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Fibroblastos Asociados al Cáncer , Neoplasias , Humanos , Ratones , Animales , Oxígeno , Linfocitos T CD8-positivos , Neoplasias/radioterapia , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno , Microambiente Tumoral , Línea Celular Tumoral
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Nano Lett ; 22(20): 8312-8320, 2022 Oct 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36226914

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Despite the promising benefits of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in clinical cancer treatments, the therapeutic efficacy is largely restricted by low antitumor immunity and limited intratumor delivery in solid tumors. Herein, we designed a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive albumin nanocomplex of antiprogrammed cell death receptor ligand 1 (aPD-L1) and cabazitaxel (RAN-PC), which exhibited prominent tumor accumulation and intratumor permeation in 4T1 tumors. Compared with the negative control, the RAN-PC + radiation treatment (RAN-PC+X) produced a 3.61- and 5.10-fold enhancement in CD3+CD8+ T cells and the interferon (IFN)-γ-expressing subtype, respectively, and notably reduced versatile immunosuppressive cells. Moreover, RAN-PC+X treatment resulted in notable retardation of tumor growth, with a 78.97% inhibition in a 4T1 breast tumor model and a 90.30% suppression in a CT-26 colon tumor model. Therefore, the ROS-responsive albumin nanocomplex offers an encouraging platform for ICIs with prominent intratumor delivery capacity for cancer immunotherapy.


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Antígeno B7-H1 , Linfocitos T CD8-positivos , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno/metabolismo , Inhibidores de Puntos de Control Inmunológico , Ligandos , Línea Celular Tumoral , Inmunoterapia/métodos , Interferones , Albúminas/metabolismo , Receptores de Muerte Celular/metabolismo
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Menopause ; 29(8): 993-998, 2022 08 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35881943

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OBJECTIVE: A giant ovarian tumor weighing 62 kg and containing 51 L cyst fluid is rare among postmenopausal women, and an early diagnosis contributes to a good prognosis. METHODS: We report a case of a 62-kg giant ovarian tumor, the largest ovarian tumor ever reported in China. A 64-year-old woman with a giant pelvic abdominal mass underwent surgery. Because of the occurrence of serious perioperative and postoperative complications, we then conducted a literature review to investigate possible risk factors for severe complications. RESULTS: During the operation, 51 L of intratumoral fluid was drained, and a giant ovarian tumor of approximately 62 kg was removed. The pathological examination showed that the tumor was a mucinous borderline one. The patient had perioperative hypotension and postoperative respiratory failure. After a comprehensive literature review, we found that the occurrence of serious complications may not be related to tumor volume and weight but age and the amount of fluid in the tumor. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence of severe complications should be carefully considered when huge ovarian tumors or tumors containing a large amount of tumor fluid in postmenopausal women are removed.


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Neoplasias Ováricas , Posmenopausia , China , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Neoplasias Ováricas/patología
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