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Carbohydr Polym ; 343: 122467, 2024 Nov 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39174128

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Individual cells are the smallest units of the plant tissue structure, and their structure and physicochemical properties are essential for whole food processing. In this study, cassava cells were isolated using acid-alkali, hydrothermal, and pectinase methods, and the differences in microstructure and physicochemical properties among the cells, starch, and whole flour were investigated. Cassava cells isolated using pectinase showed intact individual cells with a higher isolation rate and less damage to the cell wall structure and intracellular composition. The presence of cell walls in intact individual cells inhibited the swelling and leaching of starch, resulting in a lower peak viscosity and higher gelatinization temperature than those of starch. The intact cell structure and non-starch composition enhanced the shear resistance of the gels in the sample. Heat treatment led to the gelatinization of intracellular starch and increased the permeability of the cell wall, destroying the physical barrier function of the cell wall; however, the compact cell matrix and non-starch components can inhibit starch hydrolysis. This study suggests that cells isolated using pectinase can be used to investigate the effect of cell walls on the functional properties of intracellular starch in cassava. The isolated cells provide new insights into the cassava industry.


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Parede Celular , Farinha , Manihot , Amido , Manihot/química , Amido/química , Farinha/análise , Parede Celular/química , Viscosidade , Poligalacturonase/metabolismo , Poligalacturonase/química , Hidrólise
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Adv Mater ; : e2404756, 2024 Aug 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39119851

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Traditionally, the acquisition of 2D materials involved the exfoliation of layered crystals. However, the anisotropic bonding arrangements within 3D crystals indicate they are mechanically reminiscent of 2D counterparts and could also be exfoliated into nanosheets. This report delineates the preparation of 2D nanosheets from six representative 3D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) through liquid-phase exfoliation. Notably, the cleavage planes of exfoliated nanosheets align perpendicular to the direction of the minimum elastic modulus (Emin) within the pristine 3D frameworks. The findings suggest that the in-plane and out-of-plane bonding forces of the exfoliated nanosheets can be correlated with the maximum elastic modulus (Emax) and Emin of the 3D frameworks, respectively. Emax influences the ease of cleaving adjacent layers, while Emin governs the ability to resist cracking of layers. Hence, a combination of large Emax and small Emin indicates an efficient exfoliation process, and vice versa. The ratio of Emax/Emin, denoted as Amax/min, is adopted as a universal index to quantify the ease of mechanical exfoliation for 3D MOFs. This ratio, readily accessible through mechanical experiments and computation, serves as a valuable metric for selecting appropriate exfoliation methods to produce surfactant-free 2D nanosheets from various 3D materials.

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iScience ; 27(6): 110086, 2024 Jun 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38947516

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The intracellular loops of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have been shown to play a key role in G protein coupling and selectivity. We recently showed that the intrinsically disordered third intracellular loop (ICL3) of ß2-adrenergic receptor is dynamic and equilibrates between open and closed conformations to regulate the G protein coupling. In this study, using the extensive molecular dynamics simulations in multi-lipid bilayer models, we show that the lipid phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) stabilizes the active state of ß2-adrenergic receptor by keeping ICL3 in an open conformation. This stabilization results in a tilt of the receptor within the membrane. Additionally, the ganglioside lipid, GM3 interacts with extracellular loops, impacting the ligand binding site allosterically. This demonstrates the active role of the chemistry of lipids in stabilizing specific GPCR conformations.

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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(4): e13400, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39030813

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During food production, food processing, and supply chain, large amounts of food byproducts are generated and thrown away as waste, which to a great extent brings about adverse consequences on the environment and economic development. The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is cultivated and consumed in many countries. Sweet potato peels (SPPs) are the main byproducts generated by the tuber processing. These residues contain abundant nutrition elements, bioactive compounds, and other high value-added substances; therefore, the reutilization of SPP holds significance in improving their overall added value. SPPs contain abundant phenolic compounds and carotenoids, which might contribute significantly to their nutraceutical properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and lipid-lowering effects. It has been demonstrated that SPP could be promisingly revalorized into food industry, including: (1) applications in diverse food products; (2) applications in food packaging; and (3) applications in the recovery of pectin and cellulose nanocrystals. Furthermore, SPP could be used as promising feedstocks for the bioconversion of diverse value-added bioproducts through biological processing.


Assuntos
Suplementos Nutricionais , Ipomoea batatas , Valor Nutritivo , Compostos Fitoquímicos , Ipomoea batatas/química , Suplementos Nutricionais/análise , Compostos Fitoquímicos/química , Compostos Fitoquímicos/análise , Manipulação de Alimentos/métodos , Tubérculos/química
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J Anat ; 2024 Jul 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38953435

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At the angle of the mouth, spoke-like muscle bundles converge at the "modiolus," which is believed to appear in utero. The aim of this study was to investigate the growth of the modiolus histologically. We studied frontal histological sections of the face from 12 midterm and six near-term fetuses. At midterm, a convergence of the levator anguli oris (LAOM) and depressor anguli oris (DAOM) was frequently present, and another convergence of the LAOM with the platysma (PM) or orbicularis oris (OOM) was also often evident. At near-term, muscle fiber merging or interdigitation was classified into nine combinations, five of which were frequently seen: LAOM-PM, LAOM-DAOM, zygomaticus major (ZMM)-orbicularis oris (OOM), buccinator (BM)-LAOM, and BM-PM. These combinations existed at slightly different depths and/or sites, thus allowing the angle of the mouth to receive multiple muscles. Notably, tissues interposed between the muscle fibers were limited to a thin epimysium at each crossing or interdigitation. Therefore, the LAOM, DAOM, OOM, BM, and PM appear to form a basic configuration at birth, but the development and growth were much delayed than the classical description. The modiolus is not a specific fibromuscular structure but simply represents a cluster of muscle convergence sites. Even at meeting between an elevator and depressor, a specific fibrous structure seems unlikely to connect the epimysium for the muscle convergence. Instead, the central nervous system appears to regulate the activity of related muscles to minimize tension or friction stress at the meeting site.

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Br J Clin Pharmacol ; 2024 Jun 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38831641

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AIMS: Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs), including first-generation ibrutinib, second-generation acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib, may be involved in the mechanisms of action related to adverse events (AEs) of the cardiovascular system. We aimed to characterize the cardiovascular AEs of BTKIs reported in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System, and to compare the cardiovascular risks of BTKIs. METHODS: Across all indications of three FDA-approved BTKIs, primary suspect drugs were extracted over two periods: from January 2013 to December 2022 (after the approval of the first BTKI), and from January 2020 to December 2022 (all three BTKIs on the market). Disproportionality was measured by reporting odds ratios (RORs) and information components. Additional analyses were performed without incorporating patients with underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD). RESULTS: A total of 10 353 cases included the uses of ibrutinib, acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib. Ibrutinib was significantly associated with 47 cardiovascular AEs. Acalabrutinib was associated with new signals, including cardiac failure (ROR = 1.82 [1.13-2.93]), pulmonary oedema (ROR = 2.15 [1.19-3.88]), ventricular extrasystoles (ROR = 5.18 [2.15-12.44]), heart rate irregular (ROR = 3.05 [1.53-6.11]), angina pectoris (ROR = 3.18 [1.71-5.91]) and cardiotoxicity (ROR = 25.22 [17.14-37.10]). In addition, cardiovascular events had an earlier onset in acalabrutinib users. Zanubrutinib was only associated with atrial fibrillation. Acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib had lower ROR values than ibrutinib. The AE signals were generally consistent between the population receiving and not receiving CVD medications. CONCLUSIONS: Potential cardiovascular risks identified in this study were not clearly noted on the label of marketed acalabrutinib. Caution should be paid to the cardiovascular risks of BTKIs having been or being developed.

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Stroke ; 55(7): 1895-1903, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38913796

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BACKGROUND: The hospital's physical environment can impact health and well-being. Patients spend most of their time in their hospital rooms. However, little experimental evidence supports specific physical design variables in these rooms, particularly for people poststroke. The study aimed to explore the influence of patient room design variables modeled in virtual reality using a controlled experimental design. METHODS: Adults within 3 years of stroke who had spent >2 nights in hospital for stroke and were able to consent were included (Melbourne, Australia). Using a factorial design, we immersed participants in 16 different virtual hospital patient rooms in both daytime and nighttime conditions, systematically varying design attributes: patient room occupancy, social connectivity, room size (spaciousness), noise (nighttime), greenery outlook (daytime). While immersed, participants rated their affect (Pick-A-Mood Scale) and preference. Mixed-effect regression analyses were used to explore participant responses to design variables in both daytime and nighttime conditions. Feasibility and safety were monitored throughout. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, Trial ID: ACTRN12620000375954. RESULTS: Forty-four adults (median age, 67 [interquartile range, 57.3-73.8] years, 61.4% male, and a third with stroke in the prior 3-6 months) completed the study in 2019-2020. We recorded and analyzed 701 observations of affective responses (Pick-A-Mood Scale) in the daytime (686 at night) and 698 observations of preference responses in the daytime (685 nighttime) while continuously immersed in the virtual reality scenarios. Although single rooms were most preferred overall (daytime and nighttime), the relationship between affective responses differed in response to different combinations of nighttime noise, social connectivity, and greenery outlook (daytime). The virtual reality scenario intervention was feasible and safe for stroke participants. CONCLUSIONS: Immediate affective responses can be influenced by exposure to physical design variables other than room occupancy alone. Virtual reality testing of how the physical environment influences patient responses and, ultimately, outcomes could inform how we design new interventions for people recovering after stroke. REGISTRATION: URL: https://anzctr.org.au; Unique identifier: ACTRN12620000375954.


Assuntos
Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Realidade Virtual , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia , Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral/métodos , Quartos de Pacientes , Austrália , Arquitetura Hospitalar
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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(27): 15301-15310, 2024 Jul 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38917412

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The role of thermally generated 3-aminopropionamide as an intermediate in acrylamide formation in the Maillard reaction has been well established. Herein, the effect of epicatechin on the conversion of 3-aminopropionamide into acrylamide under oxidative conditions was investigated at 160-220 °C. Epicatechin promoted acrylamide generation and 3-aminopropionamide degradation. The stable isotope-labeling technique combined with UHPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS analysis showed adduct formation between 3-aminopropionamide and the oxidized B ring of epicatechin to form a Schiff base. This initially formed Schiff base could directly degrade to acrylamide, undergo reduction or dehydration to other intermediates, and subsequently generate acrylamide. Based on accurate mass analysis, five intermediates with intact or dehydrated C rings were tentatively identified. Furthermore, reaction pathways were proposed that were supported by the changes in the levels of adducts formed during heating. To the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to reveal pathways through which flavanols promoted the formation of acrylamide in Maillard reactions.


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Acrilamida , Catequina , Reação de Maillard , Oxirredução , Acrilamida/química , Catequina/química , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Temperatura Alta , beta-Alanina/química , beta-Alanina/análogos & derivados , Bases de Schiff/química , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão
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Heliyon ; 10(11): e31373, 2024 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38841513

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Objective: The traditional Chinese patent medicine (TCPM), Simo decoction (Simo decoction oral solution), with its primary ingredient Arecae semen (Binglang, Areca catechu L.), known for its potential carcinogenic effects, is the subject of this study. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness and potential risks of Simo decoction, particularly as a carcinogen, and to suggest a framework for evaluating the risks and benefits of other herbal medicines. Methods: The study is based on post-marketing research of Simo decoction and Arecae semen. It utilized a wide range of sources, including ancient and modern literature, focusing on the efficacy and safety of Simo decoction. The research includes retrospective data on the sources, varieties, and toxicological studies of Arecae semen from databases such as Pubmed, Clinical Trials, Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WHO-UMC Vigibase, and China National Center for ADR Monitoring. Results: Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with Simo decoction include skin rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, no studies exist reporting the severe ADRs, such as carcinogenic effects. Arecae semen is distributed across approximately 60 varieties in tropical Asia and Australia. According to the WHO-UMC Vigibase and the National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System databases, there are currently no reports of toxicity related to Arecae semen in the International System for Classification of ADRs (ISCR) or clinical studies. Conclusion: Risk-benefit analysis in TCPM presents more challenges compared to conventional drugs. The development of a practical pharmacovigilance system and risk-benefit analysis framework is crucial for marketing authorization holders, researchers, and regulatory bodies. This approach is vital for scientific supervision and ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug applications, thus protecting public health.

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Small ; : e2401315, 2024 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38747008

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Battery-type electrode materials with high capacity, wide potential windows, and good cyclic stability are crucial to breaking through energy storage limitations and achieving high energy density. Herein, a novel 2D-on-2D Al-doped NiCo layered double hydroxide (NiCoAlx LDH) nanosheet arrays with high-mass-loading are grown on a carbon cloth (CC) substrate via a two-step hydro/solvothermal deposition strategy, and the effect of Al doping is employed to modify the deposition behavior, hierarchical morphology, phase stability, and multi-metallic synergistic effect. The optimized NiCoAl0.1 LDH electrode exhibits capacities of 5.43, 6.52, and 7.25 C cm-2 (9.87, 10.88, and 11.15 F cm-2) under 0-0.55, 0-0.60, and 0-0.65 V potential windows, respectively, illustrating clearly the importance of the wide potential window. The differentiated deposition strategy reduces the leaching level of Al3+ cations in alkaline solutions, ensuring excellent cyclic performance (108% capacity retention after 40 000 cycles). The as-assembled NiCoAl0.1 LDH//activated carbon cloth (ACC) hybrid supercapacitor delivers 3.11 C cm-2 at 0-2.0 V, a large energy density of 0.84 mWh cm-2 at a power density of 10.00 mW cm-2, and excellent cyclic stability with ≈135% capacity retention after 150 000 cycles.

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Anat Cell Biol ; 57(2): 278-287, 2024 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38720632

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Striated muscle insertions into the skin and mucosa are present in the head, neck, and pelvic floor. We reexamined the histology of these tissues to elucidate their role in transmission of the force. We examined histological sections of 25 human fetuses (gestational ages of ~11-19 weeks and ~26-40 weeks) and 6 cadavers of elderly individuals. Facial muscle insertion or terminal almost always formed as an interdigitation with another muscle or as a circular arrangement in which muscle fiber insertions were sandwiched and mechanically supported by other muscle fibers (like an in-series muscle). Our examination of the face revealed some limited exceptions in which muscle fibers that approached the dermis were always in the nasalis and mentalis muscles, and often in the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle. The buccinator muscle was consistently inserted into the basement membrane of the oral mucosa. Parts of the uvulae muscle in the soft palate and of the intrinsic vertical muscle of the tongue were likely to direct toward the mucosa. In contrast, the pelvic floor did not contain striated muscle fibers that were directed toward the skin or mucosa. Although 'cutaneous muscle' is a common term, the actual insertion of a muscle into the skin or mucosa seemed to be very rare. Instead, superficial muscle insertion often consisted of interdigitated muscle bundles that had different functional vectors. In this case, the terminal of one muscle bundle was sandwiched and fixed mechanically by other bundles.

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Anat Rec (Hoboken) ; 2024 May 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38794819

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex structure that plays a vital role in the movement of the jaw. Some anatomy and dental textbooks show that, at the medial margin, the TMJ capsule attaches to a suture between the sphenoid ala major and the temporal bone squamosa. In near-term fetuses, the ala major extends posterolaterally to approach the TMJ. In this study, we aimed to investigate the contribution of the sphenoid ala major to the socket of the TMJ in near-term fetuses. We examined histological sections from 22 human fetuses (approximately 15-40 weeks). At midterm, the lateral and superior walls of the TMJ cavity were formed by the temporal bone squamosa, whereas the ala major was distant from the joint. However, at near-term, the ala major formed the medial wall of almost the entire part of the joint cavity. The top of the TMJ was attached to both the squamosa and ala major, with the condylar head consistently separated from the sphenoid by the joint disk. We observed a significant descent of the middle cranial fossa in near-term fetuses, which brought the ala major close to the TMJ. This transient position of the TMJ near the sphenoid is likely due to brain enlargement and posterolateral growth of the ala major. After birth, occlusion causes the anterior growth of the mandibular fossa of the squamosa, which moves the ala major away from the TMJ. Similarly, the lateral growth of the sphenoid toward the squamosa suture may also stop in children.

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J Biol Chem ; 300(6): 107341, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38705393

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Inactivating mutations of genes encoding the cohesin complex are common in a wide range of human cancers. STAG2 is the most commonly mutated subunit. Here we report the impact of stable correction of endogenous, naturally occurring STAG2 mutations on gene expression, 3D genome organization, chromatin loops, and Polycomb signaling in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In two GBM cell lines, correction of their STAG2 mutations significantly altered the expression of ∼10% of all expressed genes. Virtually all the most highly regulated genes were negatively regulated by STAG2 (i.e., expressed higher in STAG2-mutant cells), and one of them-HEPH-was regulated by STAG2 in uncultured GBM tumors as well. While STAG2 correction had little effect on large-scale features of 3D genome organization (A/B compartments, TADs), STAG2 correction did alter thousands of individual chromatin loops, some of which controlled the expression of adjacent genes. Loops specific to STAG2-mutant cells, which were regulated by STAG1-containing cohesin complexes, were very large, supporting prior findings that STAG1-containing cohesin complexes have greater loop extrusion processivity than STAG2-containing cohesin complexes and suggesting that long loops may be a general feature of STAG2-mutant cancers. Finally, STAG2 mutation activated Polycomb activity leading to increased H3K27me3 marks, identifying Polycomb signaling as a potential target for therapeutic intervention in STAG2-mutant GBM tumors. Together, these findings illuminate the landscape of STAG2-regulated genes, A/B compartments, chromatin loops, and pathways in GBM, providing important clues into the largely still unknown mechanism of STAG2 tumor suppression.


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Proteínas de Ciclo Celular , Cromatina , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Glioblastoma , Mutação , Proteínas do Grupo Polycomb , Transdução de Sinais , Glioblastoma/genética , Glioblastoma/metabolismo , Glioblastoma/patologia , Humanos , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/genética , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Cromatina/metabolismo , Cromatina/genética , Proteínas do Grupo Polycomb/metabolismo , Proteínas do Grupo Polycomb/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Antígenos Nucleares/genética , Antígenos Nucleares/metabolismo , Genoma Humano , Neoplasias Encefálicas/genética , Neoplasias Encefálicas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Encefálicas/patologia , Coesinas
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Food Chem ; 450: 139353, 2024 Aug 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38636376

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Understanding neural pathways and cognitive processes involved in the transformation of dietary fats into sensory experiences has profound implications for nutritional well-being. This study presents an efficient approach to comprehending the neural perception of fat taste using electroencephalogram (EEG). Through the examination of neural responses to different types of fatty acids (FAs) in 45 participants, we discerned distinct neural activation patterns associated with saturated versus unsaturated fatty acids. The spectrum analysis of averaged EEG signals revealed notable variations in δ and α-frequency bands across FA types. The topographical distribution and source localization results suggested that the brain encodes fat taste with specific activation timings in primary and secondary gustatory cortices. Saturated FAs elicited higher activation in cortical associated with emotion and reward processing. This electrophysiological evidence enhances our understanding of fundamental mechanisms behind fat perception, which is helpful for guiding strategies to manage hedonic eating and promote balanced fat consumption.


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Encéfalo , Gorduras na Dieta , Eletroencefalografia , Percepção Gustatória , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Masculino , Encéfalo/fisiologia , Gorduras na Dieta/metabolismo , Gorduras na Dieta/análise , Paladar , Ácidos Graxos/química , Ácidos Graxos/metabolismo
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BMC Psychiatry ; 24(1): 197, 2024 Mar 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38461285

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With the increasing global aging population, dementia care has rapidly become a major social problem. Current diagnosis of Behavior and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) relies on clinical interviews, and behavioral rating scales based on a period of behavior observation, but these methods are not suitable for identification of occurrence of BPSD in the daily living, which is necessary for providing appropriate interventions for dementia, though, has been studied by few research groups in the literature. To address these issues, in this study developed a BPSD monitoring system consisting of a Psycho-Cognitive (PsyCo) BPSD model, a Behavior-Physio-Environment (BePhyEn) BPSD model, and an implementation platform. The PsyCo BPSD model provides BPSD assessment support to caregivers and care providers, while the BePhyEn BPSD model provides instantaneous alerts for BPSD enabled by a 24-hour home monitoring platform for early intervention, and thereby alleviation of burden to patients and caregivers. Data for acquiring the models were generated through extensive literature review and regularity determined. A mobile robot was utilized as the implementation platform for improving sensitivity of sensors for home monitoring, and elderly individual following algorithms were investigated. Experiments in a virtual home environment showed that, a virtual BPSD elderly individual can be followed safely by the robot, and BPSD occurrence could be identified accurately, demonstrating the possibility of modeling and identification of BPSD in home environment.


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Demência , Humanos , Idoso , Demência/psicologia , Cuidadores/psicologia , Sintomas Comportamentais/psicologia
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Chemistry ; 30(31): e202400548, 2024 Jun 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38536390

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In the face of the growing energy crisis and environmental challenges, substantial efforts are now directed toward sustainable clean energy as a replacement for traditional fossil fuels. CO2 photoreduction into value-added chemicals and fuels is widely recognized as a promising approach to mitigate current energy and environmental concerns. Photocatalysts comprising single atoms (SAs) supported on two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials (SAs-2DSemi) have emerged as a novel frontier due to the combined merits of SA catalysts and 2D materials. In this study, we review advancements in metal SAs confined on 2DSemi substrates, categorized into four groups: (1) metal oxide-based, (2) g-C3N4-based, (3) emerging, and (4) hybridized 2DSemi, for photocatalytic CO2 conversion over the past few years. With a particular focus on highlighting the distinct advantages of SAs-2DSemi, we delve into the synthesis of state-of-the-art catalysts, their catalytic performances, and mechanistic elucidation facilitated by experimental characterizations and theoretical calculations. Following this, we outline the challenges in this field and offer perspectives on harnessing the potential of SAs-2DSemi as promising photocatalysts. This comprehensive review aims to provide valuable insights for the future development of 2D photocatalytic materials involving SAs for CO2 reduction.

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J Biophotonics ; 17(6): e202300552, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38494760

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The multifaceted nature of photodynamic therapy (PDT) requires a throughout evaluation of a multitude of parameters when devising preclinical protocols. In this study, we constructed MCF-7 human breast tumor spheroid assays to infer PDT irradiation doses at four gradient levels for violet light at 408 nm and red light at 625 nm under normal and hypoxic oxygen conditions. The compacted three-dimensional (3D) tumor models conferred PDT resistance as compared to monolayer cultures due to heterogenous distribution of photosensitizers along with the presence of internal hypoxic region. Cell viability results indicated that the violet light was more efficient to kill cells in the spheroids under normal oxygen conditions, while cells exposed to the hypoxic microenvironment exhibited minimal PDT-induced death. The combination of 3D tumor spheroid assays and the multiparametric screening platform presented a solid framework for assessing PDT efficacy across a wide range of different physiological conditions and therapeutic regimes.


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Luz , Fotoquimioterapia , Esferoides Celulares , Humanos , Esferoides Celulares/efeitos dos fármacos , Esferoides Celulares/patologia , Esferoides Celulares/efeitos da radiação , Células MCF-7 , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos da radiação , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/farmacologia , Gases/farmacologia , Gases/química , Radiometria , Hipóxia Celular/efeitos dos fármacos
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Postgrad Med J ; 100(1187): 635-641, 2024 Aug 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38538569

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PURPOSE: To investigate the impacts of remimazolam tosilate on gastrointestinal hormones and motility in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation. METHODS: A total of 262 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I or II patients, aged 18-65 years, scheduled for gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation, were randomly allocated into two groups (n = 131 each): the remimazolam tosilate group (Group R) and the propofol group (Group P). Patients in Group R received 0.2-0.25 mg/Kg remimazolam tosilate intravenously, while those in Group P received 1.5-2.0 mg/kg propofol intravenously. The gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed when the Modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scores were ≤3. The primary endpoints included the endoscopic intestinal peristalsis rating by the endoscopist; serum motilin and gastrin levels at fasting without gastrointestinal preparation (T0), before gastrointestinal endoscopy (T1), and before leaving the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (T2); and the incidences of abdominal distension during Post Anesthesia Care Unit. RESULTS: Compared with Group P, intestinal peristalsis rating was higher in Group R (P < .001); Group R showed increased motilin and gastrin levels at T2 compared with Group P (P < .01). There was a rise in motilin and gastrin levels at T1 and T2 compared with T0 and at T2 compared with T1 in both groups (P < .01). The incidence of abdominal distension was lower in Group R (P < .05). CONCLUSION: Compared with propofol used during gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation, remimazolam tosilate mildly inhibits the serum motilin and gastrin levels, potentially facilitating the recovery of gastrointestinal motility.


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Benzodiazepinas , Endoscopia Gastrointestinal , Motilidade Gastrointestinal , Hipnóticos e Sedativos , Propofol , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Motilidade Gastrointestinal/efeitos dos fármacos , Benzodiazepinas/efeitos adversos , Propofol/administração & dosagem , Propofol/farmacologia , Hipnóticos e Sedativos/administração & dosagem , Idoso , Gastrinas/sangue , Motilina/sangue , Sedação Consciente/métodos , Adolescente , Hormônios Gastrointestinais/sangue
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Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) ; 69(15): 126-131, 2023 Dec 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38279471

RESUMO

This study aimed to observe and analyze the changes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome types and CD8+ and CD25+T cell frequencies of metabolic-related fatty liver disease. For this purpose, 100 patients with metabolic-related fatty liver disease and their TCM syndrome types who were screened for medical treatment were collected. Flow cytometry was used to detect the changes in the frequency of CD8+ and CD25+T cells in the peripheral blood of patients, as well as liver function, fasting blood glucose, and lipid index. The frequency differences of CD8+ and CD25+T cells in patients with different syndrome types were compared. To use partial correlation analysis to determine the correlation between CD8+, CD25+T cell frequencies and TCM syndrome types in patients. Results showed that a total of 30 cases of liver stagnation and spleen deficiency syndrome, 25 cases of phlegm turbidity internal obstruction syndrome, 20 cases of dampness heat stasis syndrome, and 25 cases of phlegm stasis mutual accumulation syndrome were included in the 100 MAFLD patients. There was statistical significance (P<0.01) in the comparison of ALT, AST, GGT, TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C, FPG, HOMA-IR, CD8+CD25+, CD8+CD25-, CD8-CD25+, and CD8-CD25- among patients with different TCM syndrome types. There is a positive correlation between TCM syndrome types and patients' CD8+CD25+, CD8+CD25-, and CD8-CD25+, while there is a negative correlation between them (P<0.05). From the chord diagram, the relationship between CD8+CD25+ and TCM syndrome types is the closest. The ROC curve was used to analyze and determine that the relevant standard for CD8+CD25+ in liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome is <4.90%; The relevant standard for phlegm turbidity internal obstruction syndrome is 4.90%~7.88%; Damp heat stasis syndrome is 7.88%~8.20%; The syndrome of phlegm and blood stasis accumulation is more than 8.20%. The TCM syndrome types of metabolic-related fatty liver disease will vary with the frequency of CD8+ and CD25+T cells. In conclusion, TCM syndrome types are closely related to the severity of the patient's condition and immune function, providing a new perspective and means for understanding the pathogenesis of metabolic-related fatty liver disease and evaluating the condition.


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Medicina Tradicional Chinesa , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Humanos , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/métodos , Síndrome , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos
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