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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39032127

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This study explored the effectiveness of a short-term mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on psychological distress, mindfulness levels, emotion regulation, and impulsivity among college students with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants completed four questionnaires, including the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and the Brief Barratt Impulsivity Scale, and two behavioral tasks, including an emotion regulation task and a stop signal task (SST), at three time points. Compared with the healthy group, the NSSI group had a significantly greater level of psychological distress and a lower level of mindfulness. Compared with the NSSI control group and the healthy group, the NSSI MBI group had significantly increased mindfulness levels and decreased psychological distress after the intervention. In the NSSI MBI group, regardless of which emotion regulation strategy was adopted when viewing negative pictures, the intensity of negative emotions during the emotion regulation task was significantly reduced. Moreover, in the NSSI MBI group, the effectiveness of the MBI on the mindfulness level, stress level, and emotion regulation process was maintained at the follow-up. The present study provided empirical support that short-term MBI has the potential to help individuals with NSSI by enhancing their emotion regulation.

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Front Public Health ; 12: 1419665, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39026590

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Aims: This study aims to assess the status and related factors among healthcare workers (HCWs) in designated quarantine-hospital-site (DQHS) based on the model of health ecology. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May, 2022, which included 351 valid samples. We measured sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which encompasses seven dimensions: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction. Each dimension is scored individually, contributing to an overall sleep quality score. Factors associated with the sleep quality of HCWs in DQHS were divided into individual, behavioral, interpersonal and social dimensions. Hierarchical linear regressions were conducted to identify the potential factors associated with sleep quality among HCWs in DQHS. Results: HCWs in DQHS had a statistically higher sleep quality than the Chinese national norm. HCWs who were female, afraid of Coronavirus disease, had more negative emotions, frequently worked overtime, were married, and had a higher income were more likely to experience worse sleep quality (p < 0.05), while those who worked between 51 and 70 h weekly, treated over 10 patients daily, and engaged in more health behaviors may have better sleep quality (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed a worrying level of sleep quality among HCWs in DQHS. The government, hospital managers, and families should collaborate to ensure the sleep quality of HCWs in DQHS.


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COVID-19 , Pessoal de Saúde , Quarentena , Qualidade do Sono , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Masculino , Feminino , China/epidemiologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Quarentena/psicologia , Adulto , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Transtornos do Sono-Vigília/epidemiologia , Hospitais/estatística & dados numéricos , Pandemias
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Genome Res ; 2024 Jul 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39009472

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N 6-Methyladenosine (m6A) is a prevalent and highly regulated RNA modification essential for RNA metabolism and normal brain function. It is particularly important in the hippocampus, where m6A is implicated in neurogenesis and learning. Although extensively studied, its presence in specific cell types remains poorly understood. We investigated m6A in the hippocampus at a single-cell resolution, revealing a comprehensive landscape of m6A modifications within individual cells. Through our analysis, we uncovered transcripts exhibiting a dense m6A profile, notably linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Our findings suggest a pivotal role of m6A-containing transcripts, particularly in the context of CAMK2A neurons. Overall, this work provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying hippocampal physiology and lays the foundation for future studies investigating the dynamic nature of m6A RNA methylation in the healthy and diseased brain.

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Am J Transl Res ; 16(6): 2212-2232, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39006258

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, with its prognosis varying greatly according to its subtype. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has the worst prognosis among all subtypes. Glycosylation is a critical factor influencing the prognosis of patients with TNBC. Our aim is to develop a tumor prognosis model by analyzing genes related to glycosylation to predict patient outcomes. METHODS: The dataset used in this study was downloaded from the Cancer Genome Atlas Program (TCGA) database, and predictive genes were identified through Cox one-way regression analysis. The model genes with the highest risk scores among the 18 samples were obtained by lasso regression analysis to establish the model. We analyzed the pathways affecting the progression of TNBC and discovered key genes for subsequent research. RESULTS: Our model was constructed using data from TCGA database and validated through Kaplan-Meier curve analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve assessment. Our analysis revealed that a high expression of tumor-related chemokines in the high-risk group may be associated with poor tumor prognosis. Furthermore, we conducted a random survival forest analysis and identified two significant genes, namely DPM2 and PINK1, which have been selected for further investigation. CONCLUSION: The prognostic analysis model, developed based on the glycosylation genes in TNBC, exhibits excellent validation efficacy. This model is valuable for the prognostic analysis of patients with TNBC.

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J Environ Manage ; 366: 121793, 2024 Jul 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991342

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Acidic nitrification, as a novel process for treating wastewater without sufficient alkalinity, has received increasing attention over the years. In this study, a continuous-flow reactor with aerobic granular sludge was successful operated at low pH (<6.5) performing high-rate acidic nitrification. Volumetric ammonium oxidation rate of 0.4-1.2 kg/(m3·d) were achieved with the specific biomass activities of 5.8-13.9 mg N/(gVSS·h). Stable partial nitritation with nitrite accumulation efficiency over 85% could be maintained at pH above 6 with the aid of residual ammonium, whereas the nitrite accumulation disappeared when pH was below 6. Interestingly, the granule morphology significantly improved during the acidic operation. The increased secretion of extracellular polymeric substances (especially polysaccharides) suggested a self-protective behavior of microbes in the aerobic granules against acidic stress. 16S rRNA gene sequencing analyses indicated that Candidatus Nitrospira defluvii was always the dominant nitrite-oxidizing bacteria, while the dominant ammonia-oxidizing bacteria shifted from Nitrosomonas europaea to Nitrosomonas mobilis. This study, for the first time, demonstrated the improved stability of aerobic granules under acidic conditions, and also highlighted aerobic granules as a useful solution to achieve high-rate acidic nitrification.

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Front Pediatr ; 12: 1331089, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38978837

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcomes of proximal femoral bone cysts in pediatric patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 41 pediatric patients (31 males and 10 females, mean age 7.47 ± 2.67 years, range 2.03-14.67 years) diagnosed with proximal femoral bone cysts treated at a single institute between March 2009 and November 2021. Data included demographics, preoperative details, intraoperative conditions, surgical techniques, postoperative outcomes, recurrence, and complications. Results: Of the participants, 68% presented with simple bone cysts and 32% with aneurysmal bone cysts. Prior to surgery, 32% exhibited pathological fractures. Surgical methods included lesion curettage, defect filling using allograft bone and Minimally-Invasive Injectable Graft ×3, and varied fixation techniques. Postoperative recurrence (17%) was associated with cyst location between the capital femoral epiphysis and the linea intertrochanterica (P = 0.010). At the final assessment (mean follow-up: 26.51 ± 18.99 months), all showed radiological bony union with 93% rated as "good" and 7% as 'fair' based on Ratliff hip scores. Complications arose in 20% of patients, significantly correlated with prior pathological fractures (P = 0.007) and their association with the linea intertrochanterica (P = 0.004). Those with fractures reported higher intraoperative blood loss (P = 0.015) and longer surgery durations (P = 0.012) compared to those without. Conclusion: Treating pediatric proximal femoral bone cysts using techniques such as lesion curettage, defect filling, and selective internal fixation yields favorable outcomes. The presence of pathological fractures can prolong surgical time, increase intraoperative blood loss, and elevate postoperative complication risks. Hence, early surgical intervention for these cysts is recommended to prevent fractures.

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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(28): 15704-15714, 2024 Jul 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38976778

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Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, known as kudzu and used as a "longevity powder" in China, is an edible plant which is rich in flavonoids and believed to be useful for regulating blood sugar and treating diabetes, although the modes of action are unknown. Here, a total of 53 flavonoids including 6 novel compounds were isolated from kudzu using multidimensional preparative liquid chromatography. The flavonoid components were found to lower blood sugar levels, promote urine sugar levels in mice, and reduce the urine volume. Molecular docking and in vitro assays suggested that the antidiabetic effect of kudzu was attributed to at least three targets: sodium-dependent glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2), protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B (PTP1B), and alpha-glucosidase (AG). This study suggests a possible mechanism for the antidiabetic effect that may involve the synergistic action of multiple active compounds from kudzu.


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Flavonoides , Hipoglicemiantes , Extratos Vegetais , Proteína Tirosina Fosfatase não Receptora Tipo 1 , Pueraria , Pueraria/química , Hipoglicemiantes/química , Hipoglicemiantes/farmacologia , Flavonoides/química , Animais , Camundongos , Proteína Tirosina Fosfatase não Receptora Tipo 1/antagonistas & inibidores , Proteína Tirosina Fosfatase não Receptora Tipo 1/metabolismo , Humanos , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Masculino , alfa-Glucosidases/metabolismo , alfa-Glucosidases/química , Glicemia/metabolismo , Plantas Comestíveis/química
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Theranostics ; 14(9): 3548-3564, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38948068

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Over the past two decades, metronomic chemotherapy has gained considerable attention and has demonstrated remarkable success in the treatment of cancer. Through chronic administration and low-dose regimens, metronomic chemotherapy is associated with fewer adverse events but still effectively induces disease control. The identification of its antiangiogenic properties, direct impact on cancer cells, immunomodulatory effects on the tumour microenvironment, and metabolic reprogramming ability has established the intrinsic multitargeted nature of this therapeutic approach. Recently, the utilization of metronomic chemotherapy has evolved from salvage treatment for metastatic disease to adjuvant maintenance therapy for high-risk cancer patients, which has been prompted by the success of several substantial phase III trials. In this review, we delve into the mechanisms underlying the antitumour effects of metronomic chemotherapy and provide insights into potential combinations with other therapies for the treatment of various malignancies. Additionally, we discuss health-economic advantages and candidates for the utilization of this treatment option.


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Administração Metronômica , Neoplasias , Microambiente Tumoral , Humanos , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Microambiente Tumoral/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores da Angiogênese/administração & dosagem , Inibidores da Angiogênese/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Animais , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapêutico , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/administração & dosagem
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Water Sci Technol ; 90(1): 287-302, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39007320

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Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are a critical influencing factor in sludge dewatering. Disrupting such EPS contributes to the release of bound water in sludge, enhancing the sludge dewatering performance. In This study, quaternized straw fibers that are destructive to the EPS structure and components in active sludge were prepared useing heterogeneous free radical graft polymerization. Straw fibers, dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride (DMDAAC), ammonium persulfate (APS), and acrylamide (AM) were taken as the substrate, grafting monomer, catalyst, and cross-linking agent, respectively.The optimal processing conditions determined for the DMDAAC-based quaternization and graft modification of straw fibers were as follows: reaction temperature of 60 °C, reaction time of 5 h, 0.100 g of catalyst APS dosage per gram of straw, and 3.000 ml of DMDAAC dosage per gram of straw. The optimal processing conditions yielded 1.335 g of modified straw fibers per gram of straw, 33.67% grafting rate, and 31.70% substitution of the quaternary ammonium groups. The capillary suction time (CST) was conditioned from 243.3 ± 22.6 s in the original sludge to 134.5 ± 34.45 s. The specific resistance to filtration (SRF) was reduced from 8.82 ± 0.51 × 1012 m/kg in the original sludge to 4.59 ± 0.23 × 1012 m/kg.


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Esgotos , Esgotos/química , Eliminação de Resíduos Líquidos/métodos , Compostos de Amônio Quaternário/química , Compostos Alílicos/química
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Cereb Cortex ; 34(6)2024 Jun 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38889442

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Neurofeedback, a non-invasive intervention, has been increasingly used as a potential treatment for major depressive disorders. However, the effectiveness of neurofeedback in alleviating depressive symptoms remains uncertain. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of neurofeedback as a treatment for major depressive disorders. We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 studies investigating the effects of neurofeedback interventions on depression symptoms, neurophysiological outcomes, and neuropsychological function. Our analysis included the calculation of Hedges' g effect sizes and explored various moderators like intervention settings, study designs, and demographics. Our findings revealed that neurofeedback intervention had a significant impact on depression symptoms (Hedges' g = -0.600) and neurophysiological outcomes (Hedges' g = -0.726). We also observed a moderate effect size for neurofeedback intervention on neuropsychological function (Hedges' g = -0.418). As expected, we observed that longer intervention length was associated with better outcomes for depressive symptoms (ß = -4.36, P < 0.001) and neuropsychological function (ß = -2.89, P = 0.003). Surprisingly, we found that shorter neurofeedback sessions were associated with improvements in neurophysiological outcomes (ß = 3.34, P < 0.001). Our meta-analysis provides compelling evidence that neurofeedback holds promising potential as a non-pharmacological intervention option for effectively improving depressive symptoms, neurophysiological outcomes, and neuropsychological function in individuals with major depressive disorders.


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Transtorno Depressivo Maior , Neurorretroalimentação , Neurorretroalimentação/métodos , Humanos , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/terapia , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/fisiopatologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Eletroencefalografia/métodos
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1401972, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38911858

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Myasthenia gravis with positive MuSK antibody often involves the bulbar muscles and is usually refractory to acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. For MuSK-MG patients who experience acute exacerbations and do not respond to conventional treatments, there is an urgent need to find more suitable treatment options. With the advent of biologic agents, efgartigimod has shown promising results in the treatment of MG. We report a 65-year-old MuSK-MG patient who presented with impaired eye movements initially, and the symptoms rapidly worsened within a week, affecting the limbs and neck muscles, and had difficulties in chewing and swallowing. Lymphoplasmapheresis did not achieve satisfactory results, but after a cycle of efgartigimod treatment, the patient's symptoms gradually improved and remained in a good clinical state for several months.


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Miastenia Gravis , Receptores Colinérgicos , Humanos , Miastenia Gravis/tratamento farmacológico , Idoso , Receptores Colinérgicos/imunologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Receptores Proteína Tirosina Quinases/imunologia , Receptores Proteína Tirosina Quinases/antagonistas & inibidores , Autoanticorpos/imunologia , Autoanticorpos/sangue , Masculino , Feminino
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Virulence ; 15(1): 2368080, 2024 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38899573

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Dendritic cells (DCs) present an ideal target for delivering immunogenic cargo due to their potent antigen-presenting capabilities. This targeting approach holds promise in vaccine development by enhancing the efficiency of antigen recognition and capture by DCs. To identify a high-affinity targeting peptide binding to rabbit DCs, rabbit monocyte-derived DCs (raMoDCs) were isolated and cultured, and a novel peptide, HS (HSLRHDYGYPGH), was identified using a phage-displayed peptide library. Alongside HS, two other DC-targeting peptides, KC1 and MY, previously validated in our laboratory, were employed to construct recombinant Lactgobacillus reuteri fusion-expressed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) capsid protein VP60. These recombinant Lactobacillus strains were named HS-VP60/L. reuteri, KC1-VP60/L. reuteri, and MY-VP60/L. reuteri. The ability of these recombinant Lactobacillus to bind rabbit DCs was evaluated both in vivo and in vitro. Results demonstrated that the DC-targeting peptide KC1 significantly enhanced the capture efficiency of recombinant Lactobacillus by raMoDCs, promoted DC maturation, and increased cytokine secretion. Furthermore, oral administration of KC1-VP60/L. reuteri effectively induced SIgA and IgG production in rabbits, prolonged rabbit survival post-challenge, and reduced RHDV copies in organs. In summary, the DC-targeting peptide KC1 exhibited robust binding to raMoDCs, and recombinant Lactobacillus expressing KC1-VP60 protein antigens efficiently induced systemic and mucosal immune responses in rabbits, conferring protective efficacy against RHDV. This study offers valuable insights for the development of novel RHDV vaccines.


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Células Dendríticas , Vírus da Doença Hemorrágica de Coelhos , Limosilactobacillus reuteri , Peptídeos , Animais , Células Dendríticas/imunologia , Coelhos , Vírus da Doença Hemorrágica de Coelhos/imunologia , Vírus da Doença Hemorrágica de Coelhos/genética , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/genética , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/imunologia , Peptídeos/imunologia , Peptídeos/genética , Infecções por Caliciviridae/prevenção & controle , Infecções por Caliciviridae/imunologia , Infecções por Reoviridae/prevenção & controle , Infecções por Reoviridae/imunologia , Proteínas do Capsídeo/genética , Proteínas do Capsídeo/imunologia , Vacinas Virais/imunologia , Vacinas Virais/genética , Lactobacillus/genética , Lactobacillus/imunologia
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Langmuir ; 40(27): 14027-14036, 2024 Jul 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38920353

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The accurate measurement of pH in highly alkaline environments is critical for various industrial applications but remains a complex task. This paper discusses the development of novel Fe-doped SrCoOx-based FET sensors for the detection of extreme alkaline pH levels. Through a comprehensive investigation of the effects of Fe doping on the structure, electrical properties, and sensing performance of SrCoOx, we have identified the optimal doping level that significantly enhances the sensor's performance in highly alkaline conditions. With a Fe doping level of 5 mol %, the sensitivity of the sensor improves to 0.86 lg(Ω)/pH while maintaining the response rate. Further increasing the Fe doping to 10 mol % results in a sensor that demonstrates favorable response time, a suitable pH range, and a linear correlation between lg(R) and pH. The combination of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis provides insight into the regulation mechanisms of Fe doping on the crystal structure, electronic structure, and oxygen vacancy concentration of SrCoOx. Our findings indicate that Fe doping leads to an increase in oxygen vacancy concentration and a decrease in the energy barrier for oxygen ion migration, which contributes to the improved sensing performance of the Fe-doped SrCoOx sensors. Additionally, the study highlights the influence of oxygen vacancy concentration on the electrical properties of SrCoOx. Precise control over the concentration of oxygen vacancies is crucial for optimizing the sensitivity and response speed of SrCoOx FET sensors under extreme alkalinity conditions.

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J Pharm Biomed Anal ; 248: 116289, 2024 Sep 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38901158

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Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) are popular in clinic because of their safety and efficacy. They contain abundant natural active compounds, which are important sources of new drug discovery. However, how to efficiently identify active compounds from complex ingredients remains a challenge. In this study, a method combining UHPLC-MS/MS characterization and in silico screening was developed to discover compounds with dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) activity in Stephania epigaea (S. epigaea). By combining the compounds identified in S. epigaea by UHPLC-MS/MS with reported compounds, a virtual library of 80 compounds was constructed for in silico screening. Potentially active compounds were chosen based on screening scores and subsequently tested for in vitro activity on a transfected cell line CHO-K1-D2 model using label-free cellular phenotypic assay. Three D2R agonists and five D2R antagonists were identified. (-)-Asimilobine, N-nornuciferine and (-)-roemerine were reported for the first time as D2R agonists, with EC50 values of 0.35 ± 0.04 µM, 1.37 ± 0.10 µM and 0.82 ± 0.22 µM, respectively. Their target specificity was validated by desensitization and antagonism assay. (-)-Isocorypalmine, (-)-tetrahydropalmatine, (-)-discretine, (+)-corydaline and (-)-roemeroline showed strong antagonistic activity on D2R with IC50 values of 92 ± 9.9 nM, 1.73 ± 0.13 µM, 0.34 ± 0.02 µM, 2.09 ± 0.22 µM and 0.85 ± 0.08 µM, respectively. Their kinetic binding profiles were characterized using co-stimulation assay and they were both D2R competitive antagonists. We docked these ligands with human D2R crystal structure and analyzed the structure-activity relationship of aporphine-type D2R agonists and protoberberine-type D2R antagonists. These results would help to elucidate the mechanism of action of S. epigaea for its analgesic and sedative efficacy and benefit for D2R drug design. This study demonstrated the potential of integrating UHPLC-MS/MS with in silico and in vitro screening for accelerating the discovery of active compounds from TCMs.


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Cricetulus , Receptores de Dopamina D2 , Stephania , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem/métodos , Células CHO , Animais , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão/métodos , Stephania/química , Receptores de Dopamina D2/metabolismo , Simulação por Computador , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/química , Antagonistas dos Receptores de Dopamina D2/farmacologia , Antagonistas dos Receptores de Dopamina D2/química , Descoberta de Drogas/métodos , Agonistas de Dopamina/farmacologia , Agonistas de Dopamina/química , Humanos , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/métodos , Espectrometria de Massa com Cromatografia Líquida
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg ; 242: 108329, 2024 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38781806

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The formation, growth, and rupture of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) involve hemodynamics, blood pressure, external stimuli, and a series of hormonal changes. In addition, inflammatory response causes the release of a series of inflammatory mediators, such as IL, TNF-α, MCP-1, and MMPs, which directly or indirectly promote the development process of IA. However, the specific role of these inflammatory mediators in the pathophysiological process of IA remains unclear. Recently, several anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, hormone-regulating drugs have been found to have a potentially protective effect on reducing IA formation and rupture in the population. These therapeutic mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, but we can look for potential therapeutic targets that may interfere with the formation and breakdown of IA by studying the relevant inflammatory response and the mechanism of IA formation and rupture involved in inflammatory mediators.


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Mediadores da Inflamação , Aneurisma Intracraniano , Humanos , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Inflamação/metabolismo , Aneurisma Roto , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Citocinas/metabolismo
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 26(22): 16253-16260, 2024 Jun 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38804578

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Dynamic infrared radiation regulation has been widely explored for smart windows because of its vital importance for comfortable and energy-efficient buildings. However, it remains a great challenge to synchronously achieve high visible transmittance and pronounced infrared tunability. Here, we propose a dynamic infrared tunable metamaterial composed of indium tin oxide (ITO) gratings, an air insulator, and an ITO reflector. The ITO grating-based infrared radiation regulator exhibits a high emissivity tunability of 0.73 at 8-13 µm while maintaining a high visible transmittance of 0.65 and 0.72 before and after actuation, respectively. By adjusting the geometric parameters, the tunable bandwidth can be further extended to 3-30 µm and the ultra-broadband tunability reaches 0.62. The excellent infrared tunable performance arises from the insulator thickness-dependent effect of Fabry-Pérot and propagating surface plasmon resonance coupling and decoupling, which lead to perfect and low absorption, respectively. This work provides potential for the advancement of smart window technology and makes a significant contribution to sustainable buildings.

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ACS Nano ; 18(19): 12412-12426, 2024 May 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38693619

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Glycans play vital roles in nearly all life processes of multicellular organisms, and understanding these activities is inseparable from elucidating the biological significance of glycans. However, glycan research has lagged behind that of DNA and protein due to the challenges posed by structural heterogeneity and isomerism (i.e., structures with equal molecular weights) the lack of high-efficiency structural analysis techniques. Nanopore technology has emerged as a sensitive single-molecule biosensor, shining a light on glycan analysis. However, a significant number of glycans are small and uncharged, making it challenging to elicit identifiable nanopore signals. Here we introduce a R-binaphthyl tag into glycans, which enhances the cation-π interaction between the derivatized glycan molecules and the nanopore interface, enabling the detection of neutral glycans with an aerolysin nanopore. This approach allows for the distinction of di-, tri-, and tetrasaccharides with monosaccharide resolution and has the potential for group discrimination, the monitoring of enzymatic transglycosylation reactions. Notably, the aerolysin mutant T240R achieves unambiguous identification of six disaccharide isomers, trisaccharide and tetrasaccharide linkage isomers. Molecular docking simulations reveal that multiple noncovalent interactions occur between residues R282, K238, and R240 and the glycans and R-binaphthyl tag, significantly slowing down their translocation across the nanopore. Importantly, we provide a demonstration of the kinetic translocation process of neutral glycan isomers, establishing a solid theoretical foundation for glycan nanopore analysis. The development of our technology could promote the analysis of glycan structural isomers and has the potential for nanopore-based glycan structural determination and sequencing.


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Toxinas Bacterianas , Nanoporos , Polissacarídeos , Proteínas Citotóxicas Formadoras de Poros , Polissacarídeos/química , Toxinas Bacterianas/química , Toxinas Bacterianas/genética , Proteínas Citotóxicas Formadoras de Poros/química , Proteínas Citotóxicas Formadoras de Poros/genética , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Mutação
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Nano Lett ; 24(21): 6296-6301, 2024 May 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38747343

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Ion transport through nanoporous two-dimensional (2D) membranes is predicted to be tunable by controlling the charging status of the membranes' planar surfaces, the behavior of which though remains to be assessed experimentally. Here we investigate ion transport through intrinsically porous membranes made of 2D metal-organic-framework layers. In the presence of certain cations, we observe a linear-to-nonlinear transition of the ionic current in response to the applied electric field, the behavior of which is analogous to the cation gating effect in the biological ion channels. Specifically, the ionic currents saturate at transmembrane voltages exceeding a few hundreds of millivolts, depending on the concentration of the gating cations. This is attributed to the binding of cations at the membranes' surfaces, tuning the charging states there and affecting the entry/exit process of translocating ions. Our work also provides 2D membranes as candidates for building nanofluidic devices with tunable transport properties.

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Aging (Albany NY) ; 16(9): 8320-8335, 2024 05 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38728254

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Exosomal long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cerebrovascular diseases. However, the expression profiles and functional significance of exosomal LncRNAs in intracranial aneurysms (IAs) remain poorly understood. Through high-throughput sequencing, we identified 1303 differentially expressed LncRNAs in the plasma exosomes of patients with IAs and healthy controls. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) verification confirmed the differential expression of LncRNAs, the majority of which aligned with the sequencing results. ATP1A1-AS1 showed the most significant upregulation in the disease group. Importantly, subsequent in vitro experiments validated that ATP1A1-AS1 overexpression induced a phenotype switching in vascular smooth muscle cells, along with promoting apoptosis and upregulating MMP-9 expression, potentially contributing to IAs formation. Furthermore, expanded-sample validation affirmed the high diagnostic value of ATP1A1-AS1. These findings suggest that ATP1A1-AS1 is a potential therapeutic target for inhibiting IAs progression and serves as a valuable clinical diagnostic marker.


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Apoptose , Exossomos , Aneurisma Intracraniano , Miócitos de Músculo Liso , Fenótipo , RNA Longo não Codificante , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética , RNA Longo não Codificante/metabolismo , Humanos , Apoptose/genética , Aneurisma Intracraniano/genética , Aneurisma Intracraniano/metabolismo , Aneurisma Intracraniano/patologia , Aneurisma Intracraniano/sangue , Exossomos/metabolismo , Exossomos/genética , Masculino , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Feminino , ATPase Trocadora de Sódio-Potássio/genética , ATPase Trocadora de Sódio-Potássio/metabolismo , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/metabolismo , Metaloproteinase 9 da Matriz/genética , Estudos de Casos e Controles
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 4573, 2024 May 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38811581

RESUMO

The abundant genetic variation harbored by wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) has provided a reservoir of useful genes for rice breeding. However, the genome of wild rice has not yet been comprehensively assessed. Here, we report the haplotype-resolved gapless genome assembly and annotation of wild rice Y476. In addition, we develop two sets of chromosome segment substitution lines (CSSLs) using Y476 as the donor parent and cultivated rice as the recurrent parents. By analyzing the gapless reference genome and CSSL population, we identify 254 QTLs associated with agronomic traits, biotic and abiotic stresses. We clone a receptor-like kinase gene associated with rice blast resistance and confirm its wild rice allele improves rice blast resistance. Collectively, our study provides a haplotype-resolved gapless reference genome and demonstrates a highly efficient platform for gene identification from wild rice.


Assuntos
Cromossomos de Plantas , Genoma de Planta , Haplótipos , Oryza , Locos de Características Quantitativas , Oryza/genética , Locos de Características Quantitativas/genética , Cromossomos de Plantas/genética , Melhoramento Vegetal/métodos , Resistência à Doença/genética , Doenças das Plantas/genética , Doenças das Plantas/microbiologia , Mapeamento Cromossômico , Estresse Fisiológico/genética , Genes de Plantas
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