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Free Radic Biol Med ; 222: 43-61, 2024 Jun 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38848784

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There is a growing interest in using extracellular vesicles (EVs) for therapeutic applications. EVs are composed of cytoplasmic proteins and nucleic acids and an external lipid bilayer containing transmembrane proteins on their surfaces. EVs can alter the state of the target cells by interacting with the receptor ligand of the target cell or by being internalised by the target cell. Blood cells are the primary source of EVs, and 1 µL of plasma contains approximately 1.5 × 107 EVs. Owing to their easy acquisition and the avoidance of cell amplification in vitro, using blood cells as a source of therapeutic EVs has promising clinical application prospects. This review summarises the characteristics and biological functions of EVs derived from different blood cell types (platelets, erythrocytes, and leukocytes) and analyses the prospects and challenges of using them for clinical therapeutic applications. In summary, blood cell-derived EVs can regulate different cell types such as immune cells (macrophages, T cells, and dendritic cells), stem cells, and somatic cells, and play a role in intercellular communication, immune regulation, and cell proliferation. Overall, blood cell-derived EVs have the potential for use in vascular diseases, inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, and injuries. To promote the clinical translation of blood cell-derived EVs, researchers need to perform further studies on EVs in terms of scalable and reproducible isolation technology, quality control, safety, stability and storage, regulatory issues, cost-effectiveness, and long-term efficacy.

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Int J Infect Dis ; 146: 107101, 2024 May 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38777082

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OBJECTIVES: The recent surge of Mpox outbreaks in multiple countries has garnered global attention. As of July 12, 2023, there have been 88,288 reported cases of Mpox worldwide. Although genetic variation was not found to be the cause of the epidemic outbreak, the reasons for its rapid spread remain unclear. METHODS: Using the niche method, this study identified high-risk regions for Mpox and determined that human factors are the primary contributors to global risks. To further investigate, a travel network resistance surface was created based on various modes of transportation and was combined with sea, airline, highway, and railway routes to construct the least cost path for human travel networks in different risk areas. RESULTS: The results indicated that high-risk regions for Mpox are mainly concentrated in Europe and the United States, with large risk ranges and high-risk values. The least cost path revealed three primary transmission paths rely on developed transportation networks, including internal transmission in North America, Europe-Africa, and Europe-Asia-Africa. These findings suggest that human activities, facilitated by developed travel networks, remain the main contributing factor to the spread. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, based on the Mpox epidemic report, this study conducted risk prediction and driving factor analysis on Mpox. The research results indicate that human use of transportation for long-distance activities is a key factor leading to the rapid spread of the virus. Subsequently, we focused on studying the global transmission pathways of Mpox and revealed several transmission pathways with high global population migration rates by constructing the LCPs between different high-risk areas. This study also emphasizes the importance of applying early monitoring data of Mpox to model risk prediction in controlling emerging infectious diseases, providing a new perspective for controlling Mpox and similar diseases.

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ACS Omega ; 9(17): 19525-19535, 2024 Apr 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38708215

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The combustion of conventional methane-hydrogen mixtures is associated with challenges such as combustion instability and excessive pollutant emissions. This study explores the advantages of porous media, which include a wide operating range, enhanced combustion stability, high combustion efficiency, and reduced pollutant emissions. We conducted numerical transient simulations to investigate methane-hydrogen combustion within a porous media, focusing on a cylindrical double-layer porous burner geometry. The research analyzes the temperature, combustion rate, and diffusion characteristics of the methane-hydrogen-precipitated gas flame within the porous media. Additionally, it examines variations in the position and width of the high-temperature region along with changes in carbon and nitrogen emissions. The computations were carried out for different hydrogen blending ratios over the time interval of 0-0.4 s. The results unveil the transient combustion characteristics of hydrogen-enriched methane within a porous media, offering valuable insights for the subsequent optimization of porous media burners (PMB). This study provides a theoretical foundation for enhancing the efficiency and environmental performance of combustion processes involving methane-hydrogen mixtures.

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Infect Drug Resist ; 17: 1987-1997, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38800585

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The prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) has been increasing in recent years. Chinese Infectious Disease Surveillance of Pediatrics (ISPED) showed that in 2022, its resistance rate to meropenem was 18.5%. However, there is limited data available on the treatment of CRKP infection in neonates. In this study, we present a case involving a premature infant infected with OXA-48-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae. The combined susceptibility test revealed a significant synergistic effect between ceftazidime-avibactam(CAZ-AVI), and aztreonam(ATM). The infection was successfully treated with a combination of CAZ-AVI, ATM, and fosfomycin. This case represents the first reported instance of sepsis in a premature infant caused by OXA-48-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in China. The objective of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combination therapy in treating CRKP infections in premature infants. We hope that the findings of this study will provide valuable insights for clinicians in their treatment approach.

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Anal Chem ; 96(14): 5625-5632, 2024 Apr 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38556980

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The robust point-of-care platform for sensitive, multiplexed, and affordable detection of allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) is an urgent demand in component-resolved diagnostics. Here, we developed a microfluidic immunosensing platform based on a rolling circle amplification-assisted DNA dendrimer probe for sensitive detection of multiple sIgEs. The versatile multichannel microfluidic whole blood analytical device integrates cell filtration, recombinant antigen-modified magnetic enrichment, and DNA dendrimer probe-amplified signal transduction for portable on-chip analysis. Three sIgEs against common oyster allergens were simultaneously detected in blood samples by simple smartphone-based imaging without any pretreatment. The quantitative detection of multiple allergen-specific antibodies on the platform was achieved with limits of detection of less than 50 pg/mL, exhibiting superior sensitivity compared to most point-of-care testing. The detection results of 55 serum samples and 4 whole blood samples were 100% consistent with the ELISA results, confirming the accuracy and stability of our platform. Additionally, the reversible combination of hexahistidine6-tag and Ni-IMAC magbead was elegantly utilized on the immunosensing platform for desired reversibility. With the advantages of general applicability, high sensitivity, and reversibility, the DNA dendrimer-based microfluidic immunosensing platform provides great potential for the portable detection of immune proteins as a point-of-care platform in disease diagnostics and biological analysis.


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Dendrímeros , Microfluídica , DNA/metabolismo , Sondas de DNA , Alérgenos , Imunoglobulina E
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 267(Pt 1): 131369, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38580026

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Chitosan acts as a versatile carrier in polymeric nanoparticle (NP) for diverse drug administration routes. Delivery of antioxidants, such as quercetin (Qu) showcases potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for reduction of various cardiovascular diseases, but low water solubility limits uptake. To address this, we developed a novel layer-by-layer zein/gamma-polyglutamic acid (γPGA)/low-molecular-weight chitosan (LC)/fucoidan NP for encapsulating Qu and targeting inflamed vessel endothelial cells. We used zein (Z) and γPGA (r) to encapsulate Qu (Qu-Zr NP) exhibited notably higher encapsulation efficiency compared to zein alone. Qu-Zr NP coated with LC (Qu-ZrLC2 NP) shows a lower particle size (193.2 ± 2.9 nm), and a higher zeta potential value (35.2 ± 0.4 mV) by zeta potential and transmission electron microscopy analysis. After coating Qu-ZrLC2 NP with fucoidan, Qu-ZrLC2Fa NP presented particle size (225.16 ± 0.92 nm), zeta potential (-25.66 ± 0.51 mV) and maintained antioxidant activity. Further analysis revealed that Qu-ZrLC2Fa NP were targeted and taken up by HUVEC cells and EA.hy926 endothelial cells. Notably, we observed Qu-ZrLC2Fa NP targeting zebrafish vessels and isoproterenol-induced inflamed vessels of rat. Our layer-by-layer formulated zein/γPGA/LC/fucoidan NP show promise as a targeted delivery system for water-insoluble drugs. Qu-ZrLC2Fa NP exhibit potential as an anti-inflammatory therapeutic for blood vessels.


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Antioxidantes , Quitosana , Nanopartículas em Multicamadas , Ácido Poliglutâmico , Polissacarídeos , Quercetina , Peixe-Zebra , Zeína , Animais , Humanos , Masculino , Ratos , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Anti-Inflamatórios/química , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/química , Vasos Sanguíneos/efeitos dos fármacos , Quitosana/química , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana/efeitos dos fármacos , Inflamação/tratamento farmacológico , Inflamação/patologia , Nanopartículas em Multicamadas/química , Peso Molecular , Tamanho da Partícula , Ácido Poliglutâmico/química , Ácido Poliglutâmico/análogos & derivados , Ácido Poliglutâmico/farmacologia , Polissacarídeos/química , Polissacarídeos/farmacologia , Quercetina/farmacologia , Quercetina/química , Zeína/química
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Sci Data ; 11(1): 389, 2024 Apr 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38627400

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Studying deception is vital for understanding decision-making and social dynamics. Recent EEG research has deepened insights into the brain mechanisms behind deception. Standard methods in this field often rely on memory, are vulnerable to countermeasures, yield false positives, and lack real-world relevance. Here, we present a comprehensive dataset from an EEG-monitored competitive, two-player card game designed to elicit authentic deception behavior. Our extensive dataset contains EEG data from 12 pairs (N = 24 participants with role switching), controlled for age, gender, and risk-taking, with detailed labels and annotations. The dataset combines standard event-related potential and microstate analyses with state-of-the-art decoding approaches of four scenarios: spontaneous/instructed truth-telling and lying. This demonstrates game-based methods' efficacy in studying deception and sets a benchmark for future research. Overall, our dataset represents a unique resource with applications in cognitive neuroscience and related fields for studying deception, competitive behavior, decision-making, inter-brain synchrony, and benchmarking of decoding frameworks in a difficult, high-level cognitive task.


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Comportamento Competitivo , Enganação , Eletroencefalografia , Humanos , Encéfalo , Potenciais Evocados
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 267(Pt 2): 131157, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38552684

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This study aimed to investigate the impact of different pre-heating temperatures (ranging from 40 °C to 80 °C) on the interactions between soy protein isolate (SPI) and catechin to effectively control catechin encapsulation efficiency and optimize the emulsifying properties of soy protein isolate. Results showed that optimal heat treatment at 70 °C improved catechin encapsulation efficiency up to 93.71 ±â€¯0.14 %, along with the highest solubility, enhanced emulsification activity index and improved thermal stability of the protein. Multiple spectroscopic techniques revealed that increasing pretreatment temperature (from 40 °C to 70 °C) altered the secondary structures of SPI, resulting in a more stable unfolded structure for the composite system with a significant increase in α-helical structures and a decrease in random coil and ß-sheet structures. Moreover, optimal heat treatment also leads to an augmentation of free sulfhydryl groups within complex as well as exposure of more internal chromophore amino acids on molecular surface. Size-exclusion high-performance liquid chromatography and SDS-PAGE analysis indicated that the band intensity of newly formed high-molecular-weight soluble macromolecules (>180 kDa) increased as the pre-heating temperature rose. Furthermore, fluorescence spectroscopy and molecular docking analysis suggest that hydrophobic and covalent interactions were involved in complex formation, which intensified with increasing temperature.


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Catequina , Temperatura Alta , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Solubilidade , Proteínas de Soja , Proteínas de Soja/química , Catequina/química , Emulsões/química , Interações Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas , Calefação , Ligação Proteica , Emulsificantes/química , Estrutura Secundária de Proteína
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Nanoscale ; 16(12): 6095-6108, 2024 Mar 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38444228

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In photothermal therapy (PTT), the photothermal conversion of the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window allows deeper penetration and higher laser irradiance and is considered a promising therapeutic strategy for deep tissues. Since cancer remains a leading cause of deaths worldwide, despite the numerous treatment options, we aimed to develop an improved bionic nanotheranostic for combined imaging and photothermal cancer therapy. We combined a gold nanobipyramid (Au NBP) as a photothermal agent and MnO2 as a magnetic resonance enhancer to produce core/shell structures (Au@MnO2; AM) and modified their surfaces with homologous cancer cell plasma membranes (PM) to enable tumour targeting. The performance of the resulting Au@MnO2@PM (AMP) nanotheranostic was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. AMP exhibits photothermal properties under NIR-II laser irradiation and has multimodal in vitro imaging functions. AMP enables the computed tomography (CT), photothermal imaging (PTI), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of tumours. In particular, AMP exhibited a remarkable PTT effect on cancer cells in vitro and inhibited tumour cell growth under 1064 nm laser irradiation in vivo, with no significant systemic toxicity. This study achieved tumour therapy guided by multimodal imaging, thereby demonstrating a novel strategy for the use of bionic gold nanoparticles for tumour PTT under NIR-II laser irradiation.


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Nanopartículas Metálicas , Nanopartículas , Neoplasias , Humanos , Fototerapia/métodos , Terapia Fototérmica , Nanomedicina Teranóstica/métodos , Ouro/farmacologia , Compostos de Manganês/farmacologia , Compostos de Manganês/química , Biônica , Nanopartículas Metálicas/uso terapêutico , Óxidos , Neoplasias/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias/terapia , Imagem Multimodal/métodos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(18): e202402018, 2024 Apr 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38390636

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Developing ruthenium-based heterogeneous catalysts with an efficient and stable interface is essential for enhanced acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, we report a defect-rich ultrathin boron nitride nanosheet support with relatively independent electron donor and acceptor sites, which serves as an electron reservoir and receiving station for RuO2, realizing the rapid supply and reception of electrons. Through precisely controlling the reaction interface, a low OER overpotential of only 180 mV (at 10 mA cm-2) and long-term operational stability (350 h) are achieved, suggesting potential practical applications. In situ characterization and theoretical calculations have validated the existence of a localized electronic recycling between RuO2 and ultrathin BN nanosheets (BNNS). The electron-rich Ru sites accelerate the adsorption of water molecules and the dissociation of intermediates, while the interconnection between the O-terminal and B-terminal edge establishes electronic back-donation, effectively suppressing the over-oxidation of lattice oxygen. This study provides a new perspective for constructing a stable and highly active catalytic interface.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 1443, 2024 Feb 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38365791

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Despite their notable unidirectional water transport capabilities, Janus membranes are commonly challenged by the fragility of their chemical coatings and the clogging of open microchannels. Here, an on-demand mode-switching strategy is presented to consider the Janus functionality and mechanical durability separately and implement them by simply stretching and releasing the membrane. The stretching Janus mode facilitates unidirectional liquid flow through the hydrophilic micropores-microgrooves channels (PG channels) fabricated by femtosecond laser. The releasing protection mode is designed for the in-situ closure of the PG channels upon encountering external abrasion and impact. The protection mode imparts the Janus membrane robustness to reserve water unidirectional penetration under harsh conditions, such as 2000 cycles mechanical abrasion, 10 days exposure in air and other rigorous tests (sandpaper abrasion, finger rubbing, sand impact and tape peeling). The underlying mechanism of gridded grooves in protecting and enhancing water flow is unveiled. The Janus membrane serves as a fog collector to demonstrate its unwavering mechanical durability in harsh real-world conditions. The presented design strategy could open up new possibilities of Janus membrane in a multitude of applications ranging from multiphase separation devices to fog harvesting and wearable health-monitoring patches.

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Clin Nutr ; 43(1): 52-64, 2024 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38011754

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BACKGROUND: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is known to progress due to the impact of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), which have been linked to autophagy, pyroptosis, and fibrosis in NASH cells. However, the exact mechanisms underpinning these processes remain unclear. This study focuses on the role of lncRNA MIR22HG (MIR22HG) in NASH. METHODS: The expression of differentially expressed lncRNA was analyzed by RNA sequencing. Mouse models of NASH induced by MCD and HFD were validated. The expression of MIR22HG in HFD and MCD mouse liver tissue samples, FFA cells constructed with HepG2 and Huh7, and human liver tissue samples were detected by QRT-PCR. In addition, We used RNA immunoprecipitation, luciferase reporting, miRNA transfection, plasmid construction, immunofluorescence, Western blot, qRT-PCR, ELISA, and hybridization techniques to elucidate the relationship between MIR22HG, microRNA-9-3p (miR-9-3p), and IGF1. In addition, the mechanism of MIR22HG and PTEN/AKT was explored by Western blot analysis. RESULTS: RNA-seq found that 3751 mRNAs and 23 lncRNAs were differentially expressed, which constituted a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network. Studies demonstrated the downregulation of MIR22HG in HFD and MCD mouse liver tissue samples (p = 1.00E-04 and p = 4.6E-03). Our results showed that overexpression of MIR22HG promoted autophagy and inhibited pyroptosis and fibrosis through the miR-9-3p/IGF1 pathway, thus slowing the occurrence and development of NASH. Further, we observed a low expression of MIR22HG and IGF1, but a high expression of miR-9-3p in NASH patients, a finding in alignment with our in vivo and in vitro results. CONCLUSION: Using MIR22HG as a biomarker and therapeutic target for NASH patients, we found that it plays a pivotal role in detecting autophagy, pyroptosis, and fibrosis through the ceRNA pathway.


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MicroRNAs , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , RNA Longo não Codificante , Animais , Humanos , Camundongos , Autofagia/genética , Fibrose , Fator de Crescimento Insulin-Like I/metabolismo , MicroRNAs/genética , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/genética , Piroptose , RNA Endógeno Competitivo , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética
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Small ; 20(15): e2306364, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37997202

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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) offers a remarkable non-invasive ultrasound (US) treatment by activating sonosensitizer and generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) to inhibit tumor growth. The development of multifunctional, biocompatible, and highly effective sonosensitizers remains a current priority for SDT. Herein, the first report that Mn(II) ions chelated Gd-TCPP (GMT) nanosheets (NSs) are synthesized via a simple reflux method and encapsulated with pluronic F-127 to form novel sonosensitizers (GMTF). The GMTF NSs produce a high yield of ROS under US irradiation due to the decreased highest occupied molecular orbital-lowest unoccupied molecular orbital gap energy (2.7-1.28 eV). Moreover, Mn(II) ions endow GMTF with a fascinating Fenton-like activity to produce hydroxyl radicals in support of chemodynamic therapy (CDT). It is also effectively used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with high relaxation rate (r 1: 4.401 mM-1 s-1) to track the accumulation of NSs in tumors. In vivo results indicate that the SDT and CDT in combination with programmed cell death protein 1 antibody (anti-PD-1) show effective metastasis prevention effects, and 70% of the mice in the GMTF + US + anti-PD-1 group survived for 60 days. In conclusion, this study develops a sonosensitizer with promising potential for utilizing both MRI-guided SDT and CDT strategies.


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Neoplasias do Colo , Estruturas Metalorgânicas , Neoplasias , Porfirinas , Terapia por Ultrassom , Animais , Camundongos , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Neoplasias do Colo/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias do Colo/tratamento farmacológico , Porfirinas/farmacologia , Porfirinas/uso terapêutico , Íons , Linhagem Celular Tumoral
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 246: 115868, 2024 Feb 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38029709

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Hydroxyl radical (•OH), one of the most reactive and deleterious substances in organisms, belongs to a class of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and it has been verified to play an essential role in numerous pathophysiological scenarios. However, due to its extremely high reactivity and short lifetime, the development of a reliable and robust method for tracking endogenous •OH remains an ongoing challenge. In this work, we presented the first ratiometric fluorescent nanoprobe NanoDCQ-3 for •OH sensing based on oxidative C-H abstraction of dihydroquinoline to quinoline. The study mainly focused on how to modulate the electronic effects to achieve an ideal ratiometric detection of •OH, as well as solving the inherent problem of hydrophilicity of the probe, so that it was more conducive to monitoring •OH in living organisms. The screened-out probe NanoDCQ-3 exhibited an exceptional ratiometric sensing capability, better biocompatibility, good cellular uptake, and appropriate in vivo retention, which has been reliably used for detecting exogenous •OH concentration fluctuation in living cells and zebrafish models. More importantly, NanoDCQ-3 facilitated visualization of •OH and evaluation of drug treatment efficacy in diabetic mice. These findings afforded a promising strategy for designing ratiometric fluorescent probes for •OH. NanoDCQ-3 emerged as a valuable tool for the detection of •OH in vivo and held potential for drug screening for inflammation-related diseases.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental , Animais , Camundongos , Radical Hidroxila , Peixe-Zebra , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/induzido quimicamente , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/tratamento farmacológico , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Corantes Fluorescentes
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Hepatol Int ; 18(1): 138-154, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37747618

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Fatty liver disease (FLD) is associated with several metabolic derangements. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional and longitudinal study to evaluate the role of FL severity in the risk of new-onset and co-existing hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS: The cross-sectional cohort consisted of 41,888 adults who received health checkups in a tertiary hospital of Taiwan from 1999 to 2013. Of them, 34,865 without HTN and/or DM at baseline and within 1 year after enrollment were included as a longitudinal cohort (mean, 6.45 years for HTN; 6.75 years for DM). FL severity based on the degree of hepatic steatosis was assessed by ultrasound sonography. RESULTS: In cross-sectional cohort, 22,852 (54.6%) subjects had FL (18,203 [43.46%] mild FL and 4,649 [11.10%] moderate/severe FL); 13.5% (n = 5668) had HTN; and 3.4% (n = 1411) had DM. Moderate/severe FL and mild FL had significantly higher risks of existing HTN (adjusted odds ratio/95% confidence interval [CI] 1.59/1.43-1.77 and 1.22/1.13-1.32, respectively). In longitudinal cohort, 3,209 and 822 subjects developed new-onset HTN and DM, respectively (annual incidence, 14.3 and 3.5 per 1000 person-years; 10-year cumulative incidence, 14.35% and 3.89%, respectively). Moderate/severe and mild FL had significantly higher risks of new-onset HTN (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]/CI 1.54/1.34-1.77 and 1.26/1.16-1.37, respectively) and DM (aHR/CI 5.88/4.44-7.81 and 3.22/2.56-4.07, respectively). Resolved FL during follow-up decreased the risk of HTN and/or DM. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with FL are at high risk of prevalent and incident HTN and/or DM. The risk increases with the severity of FL.


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Diabetes Mellitus , Hipertensão , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Adulto , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudos Transversais , Fatores de Risco , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Hipertensão/epidemiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/diagnóstico por imagem , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/epidemiologia , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/complicações
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World Neurosurg ; 183: e276-e281, 2024 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38128758

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BACKGROUND: Though previous studies have documented various clinical outcomes after cervical arthroplasty for degenerative cervical disc disease, none of them reported the impact of cervical arthroplasty on severe cervical disc degeneration (CDD). METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included severe 40 CDD (C3-C7) patients who underwent single-level cervical arthroplasty using ProDisc-C between January 2017 and December 2019. After surgical intervention, the range of motion (ROM) was determined, whereas clinical outcomes were measured in terms of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) to evaluate neck pain and disability, respectively. RESULTS: Compared to the mean preoperative ROM (6.57 ± 4.85°), the cervical dynamic ROM was increased 3 months after cervical arthroplasty, and the increment was maintained for at least 1 year. The increased ROM is attributed to the extension and not flexion components. The mean preoperative ROM of 6.57 ± 4.85° significantly increased to 11.67 ± 4.98° (P = 0.0005), 10.05 ± 5.18° (P = 0.0426) and 10.46 ± 4.73° (P = 0.0247) after 3 months, 6 months and 1 year, respectively. The extension ROM also revealed a similar trend. VAS for neck and arm decreased from 7.4 and 6.6 to 1.4 and 1.2, respectively. Consistently, the preoperative mean Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 27.6 decreased to 14.6. We recorded a case of device subsidence, but without extrusion. CONCLUSIONS: Cervical arthroplasty can improve clinical outcomes and restore ROM in severe CDD patients.


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Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral , Humanos , Seguimentos , Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Cervicais/cirurgia , Artroplastia
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ACS Omega ; 8(50): 48370-48380, 2023 Dec 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38144053

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The addition of hydrogen to natural gas is an effective approach to broaden the range of applications for hydrogen and address the issue of global warming. However, the inclusion of hydrogen alters the combustion properties of natural gas. The paper established a simplified mechanism consisting of 19 components and a 67-step reaction for hydrogen-doped natural gas combustion. With this simplified mechanism, the effects of hydrogen doping and the utilization of porous media combustion techniques on the combustion characteristics of natural gas were investigated numerically. The results suggested that the utilization of porous media combustion technology is beneficial for achieving the complete combustion of hydrogen-doped natural gas and reducing pollutant emissions. Additionally, the total gas cost and environmental impact of domestic gas water heaters with hydrogen-doping natural gas were estimated. The findings show that the use of 20% hydrogen-doped natural gas contributes to a decrement in fuel costs and reduced emissions of CO by 25.4%, NOX by 53.9%, and CO2 by 6.78%.

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Nano Lett ; 23(23): 10710-10718, 2023 Dec 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38010943

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Three-dimensional (3D) hanging drop cell culture is widely used in organoid culture because of its lack of selection pressure and rapid cell aggregation. However, current hanging drop technology has limitations, such as a dependence on complex microfluidic transport channels or specific capillary force templates for drop formation, which leads to unchangeable drop features. These methods also hinder live imaging because of space and complexity constraints. Here, we have developed a hanging drop construction method and created a flexible 3D hanging drop construction platform composed of a manipulation module and an adhesion module. Their harmonious operation allows for the easy construction of hanging drops of varying sizes, types, and patterns. Our platform produces a cell hanging drop chip with small sizes and clear fields of view, thereby making it compatible with live imaging. This platform has great potential for personalized medicine, cancer and drug discovery, tissue engineering, and stem cell research.


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Técnicas de Cultura de Células , Microfluídica , Técnicas de Cultura de Células/métodos , Microfluídica/métodos , Engenharia Tecidual/métodos , Diagnóstico por Imagem
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Dalton Trans ; 52(44): 16433-16441, 2023 Nov 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37872809

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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT), as a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-based therapeutic modality, has attracted much attention in recent years. However, the insufficient therapeutic effect of CDT is due to the antioxidant system in the tumor microenvironment, such as high levels of glutathione (GSH). In this study, we developed a biological/physical dual-targeting nanotheranostic agent (relaxation rate, r1: 6.3 mM-1 s-1 and r2: 13.11 mM-1 s-1) for enhanced CDT of SMCC-7721 tumors. This nanotheranostic agent is composed of a homologous tumor cell membrane (TCM), magnetic ferric oxide, and manganese oxide and is denoted as FM@TCM nanoparticles (NPs). A favorable effect of in vitro CDT on SMCC-7721 cells (IC50: 20 µg mL-1) is demonstrated, attributed to the Fenton reaction and oxidative stress resulting from the reduction of the GSH level. In vivo T1/T2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirms that the tumor accumulation of FM@TCM NPs is promoted by concurrent bioactive targeting of the homologous TCM and physico-magnetic targeting of tumor tissues with an external magnetic field. Impressive chemodynamic therapeutic effects on SMCC-7721 tumors are demonstrated through the catalysis of endogenous hydrogen peroxide and depletion of GSH to generate high levels of ROS. Dual-targeting FM@TCM NPs inhibit SMCC-7721 tumor growth (∼90.9%) in vivo without any biotoxicity. This nanotheranostic agent has great potential for use in MRI-guided CDT.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Nanopartículas , Neoplasias , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/diagnóstico por imagem , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/tratamento farmacológico , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Nanomedicina Teranóstica/métodos , Microambiente Tumoral , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Nanopartículas/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamento farmacológico , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Glutationa/metabolismo
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