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RSC Adv ; 14(42): 31165-31169, 2024 Sep 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39351405

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A logic-activated nanoswitch that could diagnose the differences between drug-resistant and non-drug-resistant cancer cells and control the release of drugs was developed for enhanced chemo-gene therapy using a standalone system. Compared to traditional treatments, the nanoswitch displayed improved anti-tumor efficiency in vitro.

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J Hazard Mater ; 480: 135736, 2024 Sep 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39265400

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Excessive exposure to metals in daily life has been proposed as an environmental risk factor for neurological disorders. Oxidative stress is an inevitable stage involved in the neurotoxic effects induced by metals, nevertheless, the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. In this study, we used arsenic as a representative environmental heavy metal to induce neuronal oxidative stress and demonstrated that both in vitro and in vivo exposure to arsenic significantly increased the level of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) by down-regulating its demethylase FTO. Importantly, the results obtained from FTO transgenic mice and FTO overexpressed/knockout cells indicated that FTO likely regulated neuronal oxidative stress by modulating activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3) in a m6A-dependent manner. We also identified the specific m6A reader protein, YTHDC1, which interacted with ATF3 and thereby affecting its regulatory effects on oxidative stress. To further explore potential intervention strategies, cerebral metabolomics was conducted and we newly identified myo-inositol as a metabolite that exhibited potential in protecting against arsenic-induced oxidative stress and cognitive dysfunction. Overall, these findings provide new insights into the importance of the FTO-ATF3 signaling axis in neuronal oxidative stress from an m6A perspective, and highlight a beneficial metabolite that can counteract the oxidative stress induced by arsenic.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 8221, 2024 Sep 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39300135

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The main vectors of Zika virus (ZIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) are Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus, with Ae. aegypti being more competent. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we find Ae. albopictus shows comparable vector competence to ZIKV/DENV with Ae. aegypti by blood-feeding after antibiotic treatment or intrathoracic injection. This suggests that midgut microbiota can influence vector competence. Enterobacter hormaechei_B17 (Eh_B17) is isolated from field-collected Ae. albopictus and conferred resistance to ZIKV/DENV infection in Ae. aegypti after gut-transplantation. Sphingosine, a metabolite secreted by Eh_B17, effectively suppresses ZIKV infection in both Ae. aegypti and cell cultures by blocking viral entry during the fusion step, with an IC50 of approximately 10 µM. A field survey reveals that Eh_B17 preferentially colonizes Ae. albopictus compared to Ae. aegypti. And field Ae. albopictus positive for Eh_B17 are more resistant to ZIKV infection. These findings underscore the potential of gut symbiotic bacteria, such as Eh_B17, to modulate the arbovirus vector competence of Aedes mosquitoes. As a natural antiviral agent, Eh_B17 holds promise as a potential candidate for blocking ZIKV/DENV transmission.


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Aedes , Vírus da Dengue , Enterobacter , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Mosquitos Vetores , Esfingosina , Simbiose , Zika virus , Aedes/virologia , Aedes/microbiologia , Aedes/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Mosquitos Vetores/microbiologia , Mosquitos Vetores/virologia , Mosquitos Vetores/efeitos dos fármacos , Zika virus/fisiologia , Zika virus/efeitos dos fármacos , Vírus da Dengue/efeitos dos fármacos , Vírus da Dengue/fisiologia , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efeitos dos fármacos , Esfingosina/análogos & derivados , Esfingosina/metabolismo , Esfingosina/farmacologia , Enterobacter/efeitos dos fármacos , Enterobacter/fisiologia , Infecção por Zika virus/transmissão , Infecção por Zika virus/virologia , Dengue/transmissão , Dengue/virologia , Dengue/prevenção & controle , Feminino , Internalização do Vírus/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos
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Gut Microbes ; 16(1): 2399213, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39288233

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Hyperuricemia, a prevalent metabolic disorder, poses a susceptibility to various complications. The conventional pharmacotherapeutic approaches for hyperuricemia often entail notable adverse effects, posing substantial clinical challenges. Hence, the imperative lies in the development of novel, safe and effective strategies for preventing and treating hyperuricemia. Here, we developed a probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 strain, designated as YES301, which contains a rationally designed xanthine importer XanQ, enabling efficient uptake of xanthine and hypoxanthine, consequently leading to reduced serum uric acid concentrations and amelioration of renal impairments in a murine model of hyperuricemia. Importantly, YES301 exhibited a therapeutic efficacy comparable to allopurinol, a conventional uric acid-lowering agent, and manifesting fewer adverse effects and enhanced biosafety. These findings highlight the promising potential of engineered probiotics in the management of hyperuricemia through reducing intestinal purine levels.


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Escherichia coli , Hiperuricemia , Probióticos , Xantina , Hiperuricemia/tratamento farmacológico , Hiperuricemia/terapia , Hiperuricemia/metabolismo , Probióticos/administração & dosagem , Probióticos/uso terapêutico , Animais , Camundongos , Xantina/metabolismo , Escherichia coli/metabolismo , Escherichia coli/genética , Ácido Úrico/metabolismo , Ácido Úrico/sangue , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Masculino , Humanos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Hipoxantina/metabolismo , Alopurinol/uso terapêutico
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Anal Chem ; 2024 Aug 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39141424

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Gastrointestinal bleeding, especially obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB), is a common and serious clinical emergency with a notable incidence rate. However, the current diagnostic method, gastroscopy, is invasive and often struggles to efficiently detect microhemorrhagic lesions, leading to diagnostic challenges and potential misdiagnoses. Here, we developed an intelligently engineered bacterium utilizing synthetic biology techniques for in vivo localization detection of gastrointestinal bleeding. By constructing three gene circuit modules within E. coli Nissle 1917 for heme recognition, response, and output generation, we have successfully enabled specific heme sensing and real-time optical signal production in vivo. This innovative strategy overcomes the limitations of the existing diagnostic methods, offering a noninvasive and precise means of detecting gastrointestinal bleeding. These advancements hold promise for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in future clinical settings within the realm of gastroenterology.

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Shock ; 62(4): 488-495, 2024 Oct 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39012767

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ABSTRACT: Background: Pediatric sepsis is a common and complex syndrome characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection. Aberrations in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) are factors in several infections of adults. However, the precise impact of RAS dysregulation in pediatric sepsis remains unclear. Methods: Serum samples were collected from a derivation cohort (58 patients with sepsis, 14 critically ill control subjects, and 37 healthy controls) and validation cohort (50 patients with sepsis, 37 critically ill control subjects, and 46 healthy controls). Serum RAS levels on day of pediatric intensive care unit admission were determined and compared with survival status and organ dysfunction. Results: In the derivation cohort, the serum renin concentration was significantly higher in patients with sepsis (3,678 ± 4,746) than that in healthy controls (635.6 ± 199.8) ( P < 0.0001). Meanwhile, the serum angiotensin (1-7) was significantly lower in patients with sepsis (89.7 ± 59.7) compared to that in healthy controls (131.4 ± 66.4) ( P < 0.01). These trends were confirmed in a validation cohort. Nonsurvivors had higher levels of renin (8,207 ± 7,903) compared to survivors (2,433 ± 3,193) ( P = 0.0001) and lower levels of angiotensin (1-7) (60.9 ± 51.1) compared to survivors (104.0 ± 85.1) ( P < 0.05). A combination of renin, angiotensin (1-7) and procalcitonin achieved a model for diagnosis with an area under the receiver operating curve of 0.87 (95% CI: 0.81-0.92). Conclusion: Circulating renin and angiotensin (1-7) have predictive value in pediatric sepsis.


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Angiotensina I , Fragmentos de Peptídeos , Renina , Sepse , Humanos , Sepse/sangue , Sepse/mortalidade , Sepse/diagnóstico , Masculino , Renina/sangue , Feminino , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Angiotensina I/sangue , Estudos Prospectivos , Lactente , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/sangue , Sistema Renina-Angiotensina/fisiologia , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Adolescente
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Sci Data ; 11(1): 799, 2024 Jul 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39025902

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Callosobruchus maculatus is one of the most competitive stored grain pests, which causes a great loss to agricultural economy. However, due to an inadequacy of high-quality reference genome, the molecular mechanisms for olfactory and hypoxic adaptations to stored environments are unknown and require to be revealed urgently, which will contribute to the detection and prevention of the invasive pests C. maculatus. Here, we presented a high-quality chromosome-level genome of C. maculatus based on Illumina, Nanopore and Hi-C sequencing data. The total size was 1.2 Gb, and 65.17% (797.47 Mb) of it was identified to be repeat sequences. Among assembled chromosomes, chromosome 10 was considered the X chromosome according to the evidence of reads coverage and homologous genes among species. The current version of high-quality genome provides preferable data resources for the adaptive evolution research of C. maculatus.


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Besouros , Genoma de Inseto , Animais , Besouros/genética
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Front Pediatr ; 12: 1383602, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38983459

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Background: The dietary protein proportion may be crucial in triggering overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional data from 4,336 children and adolescents who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) between 2011 and March 2020 were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Restricted cubic splines assessed the nonlinear relationships between dietary protein intake and the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Results: Adjusted logistic regression models showed that each 1% increase in dietary protein proportion was associated with a 4% higher risk of overweight and obesity (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07). A nonlinear relationship was noted in children aged 6-11 years (P < 0.05), as demonstrated by restricted cubic spline analysis. After dividing dietary protein intake into quartiles, the highest quartile had an adjusted OR of 2.07 (95% CI: 1.35, 3.16, P = 0.001) compared to the lowest, among children aged 6-11 years. Conclusion: Dietary protein intake is positively linked to overweight and obesity in American children, irrespective of individual characteristics and total energy consumption.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 16745, 2024 07 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39033185

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Patchouli alcohol (PA) is a widely used pharmaceutical ingredient in various Chinese traditional herbal medicine (THM) formulations, known for its modulatory effects on the gut microbiota. The present study investigated PA's anti-inflammatory and regulatory effects on gut microbiota and its mode of action (MOA). Based on the assessments of ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms, PA exhibited promising preventions against inflammatory response. In accordance, the expressions of pro-inflammatory factors, including interleukin (IL)-1ß, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and chemokine ligand 5 were significantly attenuated under PA treatment. Furthermore, PA enhanced the intestinal barrier damage caused by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS). Interestingly, PA exhibited negligible inventions on DSS-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis. PA did not affect the diversity of the DSS gut microbiota, it did alter the composition, as evidenced by a significant increase in the Firmicutes-Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio. Finally, the MOA of PA against inflammation in DSS-treated mice was addressed by suppressing the expressions of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). In conclusion, PA prevented inflammatory response in the DSS-induced UC mice model via directly suppressing HO-1 and iNOS-associated antioxidant signal pathways, independent of its effects on gut microbiota composition.


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Colite Ulcerativa , Sulfato de Dextrana , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Sesquiterpenos , Animais , Colite Ulcerativa/induzido quimicamente , Colite Ulcerativa/tratamento farmacológico , Colite Ulcerativa/microbiologia , Colite Ulcerativa/metabolismo , Camundongos , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efeitos dos fármacos , Sesquiterpenos/farmacologia , Heme Oxigenase-1/metabolismo , Óxido Nítrico Sintase Tipo II/metabolismo , Masculino , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Disbiose/induzido quimicamente , Disbiose/microbiologia , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/uso terapêutico
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Biomaterials ; 311: 122679, 2024 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38943823

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The widespread application of nanoparticles (NPs) in various fields has raised health concerns, especially in reproductive health. Our research has shown zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) exhibit the most significant toxicity to pre-implantation embryos in mice compared to other common NPs. In patients undergoing assisted reproduction technology (ART), a significant negative correlation was observed between Zn concentration and clinical outcomes. Therefore, this study explores the impact of ZnONPs exposure on pre-implantation embryonic development and its underlying mechanisms. We revealed that both in vivo and in vitro exposure to ZnONPs impairs pre-implantation embryonic development. Moreover, ZnONPs were found to reduce the pluripotency of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs), as evidenced by teratoma and diploid chimera assays. Employing multi-omics approaches, including RNA-Seq, CUT&Tag, and ATAC-seq, the embryotoxicity mechanisms of ZnONPs were elucidated. The findings indicate that ZnONPs elevate H3K9me3 levels, leading to increased heterochromatin and consequent inhibition of gene expression related to development and pluripotency. Notably, Chaetocin, a H3K9me3 inhibitor, sucessfully reversed the embryotoxicity effects induced by ZnONPs. Additionally, the direct interaction between ZnONPs and H3K9me3 was verified through pull-down and immunoprecipitation assays. Collectively, these findings offer new insights into the epigenetic mechanisms of ZnONPs toxicity, enhancing our understanding of their impact on human reproductive health.


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Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Histonas , Óxido de Zinco , Animais , Óxido de Zinco/química , Óxido de Zinco/toxicidade , Camundongos , Histonas/metabolismo , Desenvolvimento Embrionário/efeitos dos fármacos , Feminino , Células-Tronco Embrionárias Murinas/efeitos dos fármacos , Células-Tronco Embrionárias Murinas/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Embrionárias Murinas/citologia , Nanopartículas/química , Nanopartículas/toxicidade , Nanopartículas Metálicas/química , Nanopartículas Metálicas/toxicidade
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Cell Prolif ; : e13691, 2024 Jun 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38886174

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The regulatory mechanisms involved in embryonic development are complex and yet remain unclear. SCP4 represents a novel nucleus-resident phosphatase identified in our previous study. The primary aim of this study was to elucidate the function of SCP4 in the progress of cartilage development and endochondral osteogenesis. SCP4-/- and SCP4Col2ER mice were constructed to assess differences in bone formation using whole skeleton staining. ABH/OG staining was used to compare chondrocyte differentiation and cartilage development. Relevant biological functions were analysed using RNA-sequencing and GO enrichment, further validated by immunohistochemical staining, Co-IP and Western Blot. Global SCP4 knockout led to abnormal embryonic development in SCP4-/- mice, along with delayed endochondral osteogenesis. In parallel, chondrocyte-specific removal of SCP4 yielded more severe embryonic deformities in SCP4Col2ER mice, including limb shortening, reduced chondrocyte number in the growth plate, disorganisation and cell enlargement. Moreover, RNA-sequencing analysis showed an association between SCP4 and chondrocyte apoptosis. Notably, Tunnel-positive cells were indeed increased in the growth plates of SCP4Col2ER mice. The deficiency of SCP4 up-regulated the expression levels of pro-apoptotic proteins both in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, phosphorylation of FoxO3a (pFoxO3a), a substrate of SCP4, was heightened in chondrocytes of SCP4Col2ER mice growth plate, and the direct interaction between SCP4 and pFoxO3a was further validated in chondrocytes. Our findings underscore the critical role of SCP4 in regulating cartilage development and endochondral osteogenesis during embryonic development partially via inhibition of chondrocytes apoptosis regulated by FoxO3a dephosphorylation.

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Expert Opin Drug Saf ; : 1-15, 2024 Jul 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38943630

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to provide guidance for refining medication protocols, developing alternative strategies, and enhancing protection against herpesvirus infections in personalized clinical settings. METHODS: Adverse drug events (ADEs) data for anti-herpesvirus from the first quarter of 2004 to the fourth quarter of 2022 were collected from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Disproportionality analysis was performed using Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR), Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR), and Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN) methods for data mining. RESULTS: A total of 18,591, 24,206, 6,150, and 419 reports of ADEs associated with acyclovir (ACV), valacyclovir (VACV), ganciclovir (GCV), and famciclovir (FCV) were screened and extracted from the FAERS. In this study, the report summarized the high frequency and strong correlation of ADEs for the four drugs at the Preferred Term (PT) level. Additionally, the analysis also identified the relationship between ADEs and factors such as age, gender, and severity of outcome at the System Organ Class (SOC) level. CONCLUSION: The safety reports for the four-nucleoside analogue anti-herpesvirus drugs are diverse and interconnected. Dosing for patients with herpesvirus infections should be tailored to their specific conditions and the potential risk of disease.

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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol ; 108(1): 333, 2024 May 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38739270

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Currently, there are many different therapies available for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including engineered live bacterial therapeutics. However, most of these studies focus on producing a single therapeutic drug using individual bacteria, which may cause inefficacy. The use of dual drugs can enhance therapeutic effects. However, expressing multiple therapeutic drugs in one bacterial chassis increases the burden on the bacterium and hinders good secretion and expression. Therefore, a dual-bacterial, dual-drug expression system allows for the introduction of two probiotic chassis and enhances both therapeutic and probiotic effects. In this study, we constructed a dual bacterial system to simultaneously neutralize pro-inflammatory factors and enhance the anti-inflammatory pathway. These bacteria for therapy consist of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 that expressed and secreted anti-TNF-α nanobody and IL-10, respectively. The oral administration of genetically engineered bacteria led to a decrease in inflammatory cell infiltration in colon and a reduction in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, the administration of engineered bacteria did not markedly aggravate gut fibrosis and had a moderating effect on intestinal microbes. This system proposes a dual-engineered bacterial drug combination treatment therapy for inflammatory bowel disease, which provides a new approach to intervene and treat IBD. KEY POINTS: • The paper discusses the effects of using dual engineered bacteria on IBD • Prospects of engineered bacteria in the clinical treatment of IBD.


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Escherichia coli , Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais , Interleucina-10 , Probióticos , Animais , Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais/microbiologia , Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais/terapia , Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais/tratamento farmacológico , Camundongos , Escherichia coli/genética , Probióticos/administração & dosagem , Interleucina-10/genética , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Engenharia Genética , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Colo/microbiologia , Colo/patologia , Citocinas/metabolismo , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia
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Nat Prod Res ; : 1-9, 2024 May 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38767208

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A new lignan phyllanins A (1) and a lignan phyllanins B (2) for which the absolute configuration was determined for the first time, along with four known lignans (3-6) were isolated from the branch and leaf extracts of Phyllanthodendron dunnianum. Their planar structures were mainly determined by a combination of 1D and 2D NMR, HRESIMS spectral analyses, and the absolute configurations of the compounds 1 and 2 were established by DFT GIAO 13C NMR and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations. In addition, all these six lignans were firstly tested for the antibacterial activities against MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Among these compounds, 2 and 5 showed potential antibacterial activities against MRSA and S. aureus with MIC values of 4 and 8 µg/mL, respectively.

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J Hazard Mater ; 472: 134440, 2024 Jul 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38723480

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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most common form of internal post-transcriptional methylation observed in eukaryotic mRNAs. The abnormally increased level of m6A within the cells can be catalyzed by specific demethylase fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) and stay in a dynamic and reversible state. However, whether and how FTO regulates oxidative damage via m6A modification remain largely unclear. Herein, by using both in vitro and in vivo models of oxidative damage induced by arsenic, we demonstrated for the first time that exposure to arsenic caused a significant increase in SUMOylation of FTO protein, and FTO SUMOylation at lysine (K)- 216 site promoted the down-regulation of FTO expression in arsenic target organ lung, and therefore, remarkably elevating the oxidative damage via an m6A-dependent pathway by its specific m6A reader insulin-like growth factor-2 mRNA-binding protein-3 (IGF2BP3). Consequently, these findings not only reveal a novel mechanism underlying FTO-mediated oxidative damage from the perspective of m6A, but also imply that regulation of FTO SUMOylation may serve as potential approach for treatment of oxidative damage.


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Adenosina , Dioxigenase FTO Dependente de alfa-Cetoglutarato , Arsênio , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA , Sumoilação , Animais , Humanos , Masculino , Camundongos , Adenosina/análogos & derivados , Dioxigenase FTO Dependente de alfa-Cetoglutarato/metabolismo , Dioxigenase FTO Dependente de alfa-Cetoglutarato/genética , Arsênio/toxicidade , Pulmão/efeitos dos fármacos , Pulmão/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/genética , Sumoilação/efeitos dos fármacos
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Plant Sci ; 344: 112105, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38663481

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As the most prominent proton pumps in plants, vacuolar H+-ATPases (VHAs) comprise multiple subunits that are important for physiological processes and stress tolerance in plants. However, few studies on the roles of subunit genes of VHAs in chrysanthemum have been reported to date. In this study, the gene of A subunit of V-ATPase in chrysanthemum (CmVHA-A) was cloned and identified. CmVHA-A was conserved with VHA-A proteins from other plants. Expression analysis showed that CmVHA-A was highly expressed in most tissues of chrysanthemum except for the flower bud, and was readily induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG) treatment. Functional analysis demonstrated that CmVHA-A exerted a negative influence on the growth and development of shoot and root of chrysanthemum under normal conditions. RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis revealed the possible explanations for phenotypic differences between transgenic and wild-type (WT) plants. Under drought conditions, CmVHA-A positively affected the drought tolerance of chrysanthemum by enhancing antioxidase activity and alleviating photosynthetic disruption. Overall, CmVHA-A plays opposite roles in plant growth and drought tolerance of chrysanthemums under different growing conditions.


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Chrysanthemum , Proteínas de Plantas , ATPases Vacuolares Próton-Translocadoras , Chrysanthemum/genética , Chrysanthemum/fisiologia , Chrysanthemum/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Chrysanthemum/enzimologia , ATPases Vacuolares Próton-Translocadoras/genética , ATPases Vacuolares Próton-Translocadoras/metabolismo , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Secas , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas , Filogenia , Plantas Geneticamente Modificadas/genética , Estresse Fisiológico/genética , Resistência à Seca
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Neurochem Int ; 176: 105725, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38561151

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Epilepsy constitutes a global health concern, affecting millions of individuals and approximately one-third of patients exhibit drug resistance. Recent investigations have revealed alterations in cerebral iron content in both epilepsy patients and animal models. However, the extant literature lacks a comprehensive exploration into the ramifications of modulating iron homeostasis as an intervention in epilepsy. This study investigated the impact of deferasirox, a iron ion chelator, on epilepsy. This study unequivocally substantiated the antiepileptic efficacy of deferasirox in a kainic acid-induced epilepsy model. Furthermore, deferasirox administration mitigated seizure susceptibility in a pentylenetetrazol-induced kindling model. Conversely, the augmentation of iron levels through supplementation has emerged as a potential exacerbating factor in the precipitating onset of epilepsy. Intriguingly, our investigation revealed a hitherto unreported discovery: ITPRIP was identified as a pivotal modulator of excitatory synaptic transmission, regulating seizures in response to deferasirox treatment. In summary, our findings indicate that deferasirox exerts its antiepileptic effects through the precise targeting of ITPRIP and amelioration of cerebral iron homeostasis, suggesting that deferasirox is a promising and novel therapeutic avenue for interventions in epilepsy.


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Anticonvulsivantes , Encéfalo , Deferasirox , Epilepsia , Quelantes de Ferro , Ferro , Proteínas de Membrana , Animais , Masculino , Camundongos , Anticonvulsivantes/farmacologia , Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapêutico , Encéfalo/efeitos dos fármacos , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Deferasirox/farmacologia , Epilepsia/tratamento farmacológico , Epilepsia/metabolismo , Homeostase/efeitos dos fármacos , Homeostase/fisiologia , Ferro/metabolismo , Quelantes de Ferro/farmacologia , Quelantes de Ferro/uso terapêutico , Excitação Neurológica/efeitos dos fármacos , Pentilenotetrazol/toxicidade , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Proteínas de Membrana/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas de Membrana/metabolismo
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun ; 715: 150006, 2024 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38678786

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Vascular endothelial cells play a critical role in maintaining the health of blood vessels, but dysfunction can lead to cardiovascular diseases. The impact of arsenite exposure on cardiovascular health is a significant concern due to its potential adverse effects. This study aims to explore how NBR1-mediated autophagy in vascular endothelial cells can protect against oxidative stress and apoptosis induced by arsenite. Initially, our observations revealed that arsenite exposure increased oxidative stress and triggered apoptotic cell death in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). However, treatment with the apoptosis inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK notably reduced arsenite-induced apoptosis. Additionally, arsenite activated the autophagy pathway and enhanced autophagic flux in HUVECs. Interestingly, inhibition of autophagy exacerbated arsenite-induced apoptotic cell death. Our findings also demonstrated the importance of autophagy receptor NBR1 in arsenite-induced cytotoxicity, as it facilitated the recruitment of caspase 8 to autophagosomes for degradation. The protective effect of NBR1 against arsenite-induced apoptosis was compromised when autophagy was inhibited using pharmacological inhibitors or through genetic knockdown of essential autophagy genes. Conversely, overexpression of NBR1 facilitated caspase 8 degradation and reduced apoptotic cell death in arsenite-treated HUVECs. In conclusion, our study highlights the vital role of NBR1-mediated autophagic degradation of caspase 8 in safeguarding vascular endothelial cells from arsenite-induced oxidative stress and apoptotic cell death. Targeting this pathway could offer a promising therapeutic approach to mitigate cardiovascular diseases associated with arsenite exposure.


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Apoptose , Arsenitos , Autofagia , Caspase 8 , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana , Estresse Oxidativo , Humanos , Arsenitos/toxicidade , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana/metabolismo , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Autofagia/efeitos dos fármacos , Caspase 8/metabolismo , Caspase 8/genética , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intracelular/metabolismo , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intracelular/genética , Proteólise/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Cultivadas
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(23): e202401486, 2024 06 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38563640

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Spatiotemporal regulation of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system is attractive for precise gene editing and accurate molecular diagnosis. Although many efforts have been made, versatile and efficient strategies to control CRISPR system are still desirable. Here, we proposed a universal and accessible acylation strategy to regulate the CRISPR-Cas12a system by efficient acylation of 2'-hydroxyls (2'-OH) on crRNA strand with photolabile agents (PLGs). The introduction of PLGs confers efficient suppression of crRNA function and rapid restoration of CRISPR-Cas12a reaction upon short light exposure regardless of crRNA sequences. Based on this strategy, we constructed a universal PhotO-Initiated CRISPR-Cas12a system for Robust One-pot Testing (POIROT) platform integrated with recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), which showed two orders of magnitude more sensitive than the conventional one-step assay and comparable to the two-step assay. For clinical sample testing, POIROT achieved high-efficiency detection performance comparable to the gold-standard quantitative PCR (qPCR) in sensitivity and specificity, but faster than the qPCR method. Overall, we believe the proposed strategy will promote the development of many other universal photo-controlled CRISPR technologies for one-pot assay, and even expand applications in the fields of controllable CRISPR-based genomic editing, disease therapy, and cell imaging.


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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas/genética , Acilação , Humanos , Processos Fotoquímicos , Edição de Genes/métodos , Ácidos Nucleicos/química , Repetições Palindrômicas Curtas Agrupadas e Regularmente Espaçadas/genética
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Huan Jing Ke Xue ; 45(2): 885-897, 2024 Feb 08.
Artigo em Chinês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38471927

RESUMO

Using coconut shell and boric acid as raw materials, a new boron-doped coconut shell mesoporous carbon material (B-CSC) was prepared using a simple one-step pyrolysis method for efficient adsorption and removal of tetracycline pollutants in water. The effects of pyrolysis temperature and boron-carbon mass ratio on the adsorption performance under key preparation conditions were systematically studied, and their microstructure and physicochemical properties were characterized using a specific surface area and pore size analyzer (BET), field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectrometer (Raman), and Zeta potentiometer (Zeta). The effects of initial pH, different metal cations, and different background water quality conditions on the adsorption effect were systematically investigated. Combined with material characterization and correlation analysis, the enhanced adsorption mechanism was discussed and analyzed in depth. The results showed that one-step pyrolysis could incorporate boron into the surface and crystal lattice of coconut shell charcoal, resulting in a larger specific surface area and pore volume, and the main forms of boron introduced were H3BO3, B2O3, B, and B4C. The adsorption capacity of B-CSC to tetracycline reached 297.65 mg·g-1, which was 8.9 times that of the original coconut shell mesoporous carbon (CSC). At the same time, the adsorption capacity of B-CSC for rhodamine B (RhB), bisphenol A(BPA), and methylene blue (MB), common pollutants in aquatic environments, was as high as 372.65, 255.24, and 147.82 mg·g-1, respectively. The adsorption process of B-CSC to tetracycline was dominated by physicochemical interaction, mainly involving liquid film diffusion, surface adsorption, mesoporous and microporous diffusion, and active site adsorption, and H3BO3 was the main adsorption site. The adsorption strengthening mechanism mainly reduced the chemical inertness of the carbon network and enhanced its π-π interaction and hydrogen bonding with tetracycline molecules.

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