The Regulatory Role of Ferroptosis in Bone Homeostasis.

Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death and an important type of biological catabolism. Through the action of divalent iron or ester oxygenase, ferroptosis can induce lipid peroxidation and cell death, regulating a variety of physiological processes. The role of ferroptosis in the modulation of bone homeostasis is a significant topic of interest. Herein, we review and discuss recent studies exploring the mechanisms and functions of ferroptosis in different bone-related cells, including mesenchymal stem cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes. The association between ferroptosis and disorders of bone homeostasis is also explored in this review. Overall, we aim to provide a detailed overview of ferroptosis, summarizing recent understanding on its role in regulation of bone physiology and bone disease pathogenesis.

Facile one-pot synthesis of novel hierarchical Bi2O3/Bi2S3 nanoflower photocatalyst with intrinsic p-n junction for efficient photocatalytic removals of RhB and Cr(VI).

The construction of heterojunction system can promote the separation and transfer of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, which is conducive to the degradation of sewage. In this paper, heterostructured Bi2O3/Bi2S3 nanoflowers are fabricated by a one-step hydrothermal method. The microstructure and optical absorption properties are studied through the detailed characterization of this heterojunction. The visible light photocatalytic ability of as-prepared Bi2O3/Bi2S3 heterojunctions are investigated by photocatalytic removals of RhB and Cr(VI). The results of photocatalysis indicate that removal efficiencies of RhB and Cr(VI) over Bi2O3/Bi2S3 heterojunction are higher than those of pure Bi2O3 and Bi2S3. The improved photocatalytic performance of the Bi2O3/Bi2S3 heterojunctions could be attributed to a combination of the p-n junction between the p-type Bi2S3 and n-type Bi2O3, and large specific surface areas (46.31 m2 g-1). Moreover, the probable photocatalytic mechanism of composite photocatalysts is explored in detail by active species trapping experiments, N2 adsorption-desorption, the transient photovoltage electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and photoluminescence measurements. This work provides new insights into building of the efficient and novel heterogeneous photocatalysts and other energy-related devices.

Differential item functioning by sex and race in the Hogan Personality Inventory.

The authors examined measurement bias in the Hogan Personality Inventory by investigating differential item functioning (DIF) across sex and two racial groups (Caucasian and Black). The sample consisted of 1,579 Caucasians (1,023 men, 556 women) and 523 Blacks (321 men, 202 women) who were applying for entry-level, unskilled jobs in factories. Although the group mean differences were trivial, more than a third of the items showed DIF by sex (38.4%) and by race (37.3%). A content analysis of potentially biased items indicated that the themes of items displaying DIF were slightly more cohesive for sex than for race. The authors discuss possible explanations for differing clustering tendencies of items displaying DIF and some practical and theoretical implications of DIF in the development and interpretation of personality inventories.