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Front Pharmacol ; 15: 1396834, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38855740

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Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of curcumin in preventing liver fibrosis in animal models. Methods: A systematic search was conducted on studies published from establishment to November 2023 in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and other databases. The methodological quality was assessed using Sycle's RoB tool. An analysis of sensitivity and subgroups were performed when high heterogeneity was observed. A funnel plot was used to assess publication bias. Results: This meta-analysis included 24 studies involving 440 animals with methodological quality scores ranging from 4 to 6. The results demonstrated that curcumin treatment significantly improved Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) [standard mean difference (SMD) = -3.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) (-4.96, -2.83), p < 0.01, I2 = 85.9%], Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)[SMD = - 4.40, 95% CI (-5.40, -3.40), p < 0.01, I2 = 81.2%]. Sensitivity analysis of AST and ALT confirmed the stability and reliability of the results obtained. However, the funnel plot exhibited asymmetry. Subgroup analysis based on species and animal models revealed statistically significant differences among subgroups. Furthermore, curcumin therapy improved fibrosis degree, oxidative stress level, inflammation level, and liver synthesis function in animal models of liver fibrosis. Conclusion: Curcumin intervention not only mitigates liver fibrosis but also enhances liver function, while concurrently modulating inflammatory responses and antioxidant capacity in animal models. This result provided a strong basis for further large-scale animal studies as well as clinical trials in humans in the future. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42024502671.

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Anal Methods ; 16(25): 4054-4059, 2024 Jun 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38869016

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Liver diseases are a growing public health concern and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a significant impact on human metabolism. Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is a vital biomarker for NAFLD, making it crucial to monitor BChE activity with high sensitivity and selectivity. In this study, we designed and synthesized a range of benzorhodol-derived far-red/near-infrared fluorescent probes, FRBN-B, NF-SB, and NF-B, for the quantitative detection and imaging of BChE. These probes differed in the size of their conjugated systems and in the number of incorporated cyclopropanecarboxylates, acting as the recognition site for BChE. Comprehensive characterization showed that FRBN-B and NF-SB fluorescence was triggered by BChE-mediated hydrolysis, while an additional cyclopropanecarboxylate in NF-B impeded the fluorescence release. High selectivity towards BChE was observed for FRBN-B and NF-SB, with a detection limit of 7.2 × 10-3 U mL-1 for FRBN-B and 1.9 × 10-3 U mL-1 for NF-SB. The probes were further employed in the evaluation of BChE inhibitor efficacy and imaging of intracellular BChE activity. Additionally, FRBN-B was utilized for imaging the BChE activity level in liver tissues in zebrafish, demonstrating its potential as a diagnostic tool for NAFLD.


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Butirilcolinesterase , Corantes Fluorescentes , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Peixe-Zebra , Butirilcolinesterase/metabolismo , Butirilcolinesterase/química , Animais , Corantes Fluorescentes/química , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Rodaminas/química , Imagem Óptica/métodos , Limite de Detecção
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 320: 124612, 2024 Nov 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38857548

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High fructose intake is an important cause of metabolic disease. Due to the increasing prevalence of metabolic diseases worldwide, the development of an accurate and efficient tool for monitoring fructose in food is urgently needed to control the intake of fructose. Herein, a new fluorescent probe NBD-PQ-B with 7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1, 3-diazole (NBD) as the fluorophore, piperazine (PQ) as the bridging group and phenylboronic acid (B) as the recognition receptor, was synthesized to detect fructose. The fluorescence of NBD-PQ-B increased linearly at 550 nm at an excitation wavelength of 497 nm with increasing fructose concentration from 0.1 to 20 mM. The limit of detection (LOD) of fructose was 40 µM. The pKa values of NBD-PQ-B and its fructose complexes were 4.1 and 10.0, respectively. In addition, NBD-PQ-B bound to fructose in a few seconds. The present technique was applied to determine the fructose content in beverages, honey, and watermelon with satisfactory results. Finally, the system could not only be applied in an aqueous solution with a spectrophotometer, but also be fabricated as a NBD-PQ-B/polyvinyl oxide (PEO) film by electrospinning for on-site food analysis simply with the assistance of a smartphone.


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Corantes Fluorescentes , Análise de Alimentos , Frutose , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Frutose/análise , Corantes Fluorescentes/química , Espectrometria de Fluorescência/métodos , Análise de Alimentos/métodos , Limite de Detecção , Mel/análise , Bebidas/análise , 4-Cloro-7-nitrobenzofurazano/química
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Biomed Pharmacother ; 177: 117010, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38941890

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, with its prevalence linked to both genetic predisposition and environmental factors. Epigenetic modifications, particularly through histone deacetylases (HDACs), have been recognized for their significant influence on DM pathogenesis. This review focuses on the classification of HDACs, their role in DM and its complications, and the potential therapeutic applications of HDAC inhibitors. HDACs, which modulate gene expression without altering DNA sequences, are categorized into four classes with distinct functions and tissue specificity. HDAC inhibitors (HDACi) have shown efficacy in various diseases, including DM, by targeting these enzymes. The review highlights how HDACs regulate ß-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic gluconeogenesis in DM, as well as their impact on diabetic cardiomyopathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Finally, we suggest that targeted histone modification is expected to become a key method for the treatment of diabetes and its complications. The study of HDACi offers insights into new treatment strategies for DM and its associated complications.


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Complicações do Diabetes , Diabetes Mellitus , Inibidores de Histona Desacetilases , Histona Desacetilases , Humanos , Inibidores de Histona Desacetilases/uso terapêutico , Inibidores de Histona Desacetilases/farmacologia , Histona Desacetilases/metabolismo , Animais , Diabetes Mellitus/tratamento farmacológico , Complicações do Diabetes/tratamento farmacológico , Epigênese Genética/efeitos dos fármacos
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Food Res Int ; 189: 114551, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38876590

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During the cold chain storage process, changes in metabolites and microorganisms are highly likely to lead to changes in meat quality. To elucidate the changes in the composition of metabolites and microbiota during cold chain storage of mutton, this study utilized untargeted metabolome and 5R 16S rRNA sequencing analyses to investigate the changes in the longissimus dorsi under different cold chain temperatures (4 °C and -20 °C). With the extension of cold chain storage time, the meat color darkened and the content of C18:2n-6, C20:3n-6, and C23:0 were significantly increased in mutton. In this study, nine metabolites, including 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine, alanylphenylala-nine, indole-3-acrylic acid and the others, were significantly altered during cold chain storage. The abundance of the dominant microorganisms, including Brachymonas, Aeromonas, Corynebacterium and Steroidobacter, was significantly altered. Furthermore, a high correlation was observed between the different metabolites and microorganisms. These findings provide an in-depth understanding of the effects of different cold chain storage temperatures and times on the quality of mutton.


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Temperatura Baixa , Armazenamento de Alimentos , Armazenamento de Alimentos/métodos , Animais , Carne/microbiologia , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , Bactérias/genética , Bactérias/classificação , Bactérias/metabolismo , Microbiologia de Alimentos , Microbiota , Metaboloma , Refrigeração
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J Hazard Mater ; 473: 134678, 2024 Jul 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38781856

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Increasing antivirals in surface water caused by their excessive consumption pose serious threats to aquatic organisms. Our recent research found that the input of antiviral drug arbidol to algal bloom water can induce acute toxicity to the growth and metabolism of Microcystis aeruginosa, resulting in growth inhibition, as well as decrease in chlorophyll and ATP contents. However, the toxic mechanisms involved remained obscure, which were further investigated through transcriptomic analysis in this study. The results indicated that 885-1248 genes in algae were differentially expressed after exposure to 0.01-10.0 mg/L of arbidol, with the majority being down-regulated. Analysis of commonly down-regulated genes found that the cellular response to oxidative stress and damaged DNA bonding were affected, implying that the stress defense system and DNA repair function of algae might be damaged. The down-regulation of genes in porphyrin metabolism, photosynthesis, carbon fixation, glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation might inhibit chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthesis, and ATP supply, thereby hindering the growth and metabolism of algae. Moreover, the down-regulation of genes related to nucleotide metabolism and DNA replication might influence the reproduction of algae. These findings provided effective strategies to elucidate toxic mechanisms of contaminants on algae in algal bloom water.


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Antivirais , Indóis , Microalgas , Microcystis , Transcriptoma , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Indóis/toxicidade , Antivirais/toxicidade , Antivirais/farmacologia , Transcriptoma/efeitos dos fármacos , Poluentes Químicos da Água/toxicidade , Microalgas/efeitos dos fármacos , Microalgas/genética , Microalgas/metabolismo , Microalgas/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Microcystis/efeitos dos fármacos , Microcystis/genética , Microcystis/metabolismo , Microcystis/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Eutrofização/efeitos dos fármacos , Clorofila/metabolismo
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Int J Oncol ; 64(6)2024 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38757345

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), one of the leading causes of cancer­related mortality worldwide, is challenging to identify in its early stages and prone to metastasis, and the prognosis of patients with this disease is poor. Treatment options for HCC are limited, with even radical treatments being associated with a risk of recurrence or transformation in the short term. Furthermore, the multi­tyrosine kinase inhibitors approved for first­line therapy have marked drawbacks, including drug resistance and side effects. The rise and breakthrough of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have provided a novel direction for HCC immunotherapy but these have the drawback of low response rates. Since avoiding apoptosis is a universal feature of cancer, the induction of non­apoptotic regulatory cell death (NARCD) is a novel strategy for HCC immunotherapy. At present, NARCD pathways, including ferroptosis, pyroptosis and necroptosis, are novel potential forms of immunogenic cell death, which have synergistic effects with antitumor immunity, transforming immune 'cold' tumors into immune 'hot' tumors and exerting antitumor effects. Therefore, these pathways may be targeted as a novel treatment strategy for HCC. In the present review, the roles of ferroptosis, pyroptosis and necroptosis in antitumor immunity in HCC are discussed, and the relevant targets and signaling pathways, and the current status of combined therapy with ICIs are summarized. The prospects of targeting ferroptosis, pyroptosis and necroptosis in HCC immunotherapy are also considered.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Ferroptose , Imunoterapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Necroptose , Piroptose , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/imunologia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/imunologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Piroptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Piroptose/imunologia , Ferroptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Necroptose/imunologia , Necroptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Imunoterapia/métodos , Inibidores de Checkpoint Imunológico/uso terapêutico , Inibidores de Checkpoint Imunológico/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais
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Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther ; 46: 104068, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38598961

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Port-wine stain (PWS) birthmarks are congenital capillary malformations occurring in 0.3 %∼0.5 % of newborns. Hemoporfin-mediated vascular-acting photodynamic therapy (Hemoporfin PDT) is an emerging option for treating PWS. This in vivo study aimed to compare laser and light-emitting diodes (LED) as light source for Hemoporfin PDT. Chicken wattles were used as the animal model. Color and histopathological changes were evaluated after combining Hemoporfin with KTP laser or LED light source of 532 nm at the same doses. Both PDT approaches could induce significant vascular injury and color bleaching. Although the use of the laser resulted in a greater vascular clearance, the LED showed more uniform distribution both in the beam profiles and tissue reaction and exhibited better safety. This in vivo study suggests that the LED is a favorable choice for larger PWS lesion.


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Galinhas , Hematoporfirinas , Fotoquimioterapia , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes , Mancha Vinho do Porto , Animais , Mancha Vinho do Porto/tratamento farmacológico , Fotoquimioterapia/métodos , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/farmacologia , Hematoporfirinas/farmacologia , Lasers de Estado Sólido/uso terapêutico , Modelos Animais de Doenças
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Environ Sci Technol ; 58(13): 5832-5843, 2024 Apr 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38511412

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Photosensitizer-mediated abiotic oxidation of Mn(II) can yield soluble reactive Mn(III) and solid Mn oxides. In eutrophic water systems, the ubiquitous algal extracellular organic matter (EOM) is a potential photosensitizer and may have a substantial impact on the oxidation of Mn(II). Herein, we focused on investigating the photochemical oxidation process from Mn(II) to solid Mn oxide driven by EOM. The results of irradiation experiments demonstrated that the generation of Mn(III) intermediate was crucial for the successful photo oxidization of Mn(II) to solid Mn oxide mediated by EOM. EOM can serve as both a photosensitizer and a ligand, facilitating the formation of the Mn(III)-EOM complex. The complex exhibited excellent efficiency in removing 17α-ethinylestradiol. Furthermore, the complex underwent decomposition as a result of reactions with reactive intermediates, forming a solid Mn oxide. The presence of nitrate can enhance the photochemical oxidation process, facilitating the conversion of Mn(II) to Mn(III) and then to solid Mn oxide. This study deepens our grasp of Mn(II) geochemical processes in eutrophic water and its impact on organic micropollutant fate.


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Etinilestradiol , Óxidos , Óxidos/química , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes , Compostos de Manganês/química , Oxirredução , Água/química
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 313: 124138, 2024 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38503253

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Here, amphiphile GCH based on glutamide-cyanostilbene is designed and synthesized, it is found that it can assembly in acetonitrile, and shows circular dichroism signals. After Z-E isomerizaition by UV irradiation, the CD signal of the assembly can be inverted. Unexpectedly, after another heating and cooling process, the circular dichroism signals can be totally inverted even though the E-isomers are in minority. Finally, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulations deeply elucidate the supramolecuar chirality inversion mechanism. This work brings some new insights into the control of chirality inversion, which may provide a perspective for the smart chiroptical materials construction.

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PeerJ Comput Sci ; 10: e1865, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38481707

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Smart agriculture is steadily progressing towards automation and heightened efficacy. The rapid ascent of deep learning technology provides a robust foundation for this trajectory. Leveraging computer vision and the depths of deep learning techniques enables real-time monitoring and management within agriculture, facilitating swift detection of plant growth and autonomous assessment of ripeness. In response to the demands of smart agriculture, this exposition delves into automated citrus harvesting, presenting an ATT-MRCNN target detection model that seamlessly integrates channel attention and spatial attention mechanisms for discerning and identifying citrus images. This framework commences by subjecting diverse citrus image classifications to Mask Region-based CNN's (Mask RCNN's) discerning scrutiny, enhancing the model's efficacy through the incorporation of attention mechanisms. During the model's training phase, transfer learning is utilized to expand data performance and optimize training efficiency, culminating in parameter initialization. Empirical results notably demonstrate that this method achieves a recognition rate surpassing the 95% threshold across the three sensory recognition tasks. This provides invaluable algorithmic support and essential guidance for the imminent era of intelligent harvesting.

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Clin Exp Med ; 24(1): 52, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38489142

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Besides programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, rapid, cost-effective and validated scores or models are critical for the prognosis and prediction of patients received immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). In this retrospective study, 182 patients with NSCLC receiving ICIs from 2015 to 2022 were divided 1:1 into a training cohort and a validation cohort. We identified a score established by three factors and analyzed the prognostic implications by Kaplan-Meier approach (Log rank test) and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses. A non-tumor-related score (NTRS) was established that could be used as a prognostic factor (HR 2.260, 95% CI 1.559-3.276, P < 0.001 in training cohort; HR 2.114, 95% CI 1.493-2.994, P < 0.001 in validation cohort) and had a high time-dependent ROC for overall survival (OS) (AUC 0.670-0.782 in training cohort; AUC 0.682-0.841 in validation cohort). PD-L1 (1-49%) and NTRS (score = 0, 1, 2, 3) combination significantly improved the assessment of patients' OS and progress-free survival (PFS), which was statistically different in training cohorts (P < 0.001 for OS, 0.012 for PFS) and validation cohorts (P = 0.01 for OS, < 0.001 for PFS). The NTRS provided a better assessment of durable clinical benefit (DCB) compared to PD-L1 expression (P = 0.009 vs. 0.232 in training cohort; P = 0.004 vs. 0.434 in validation cohort). NTRS may help improve prognosis stratification of patients receiving ICIs in first-line NSCLC and may be combined with tumor-related parameters.


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Antineoplásicos Imunológicos , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Humanos , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Antígeno B7-H1 , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Antineoplásicos Imunológicos/uso terapêutico , Imunoterapia
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J Hazard Mater ; 466: 133609, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38310846

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The environmental risks resulting from the increasing antivirals in water are largely unknown, especially in eutrophic lakes, where the complex interactions between algae and drugs would alter hazards. Herein, the environmental risks of the antiviral drug arbidol towards the growth and metabolism of Microcystis aeruginosa were comprehensively investigated, as well as its biotransformation mechanism by algae. The results indicated that arbidol was toxic to Microcystis aeruginosa within 48 h, which decreased the cell density, chlorophyll-a, and ATP content. The activation of oxidative stress increased the levels of reactive oxygen species, which caused lipid peroxidation and membrane damage. Additionally, the synthesis and release of microcystins were promoted by arbidol. Fortunately, arbidol can be effectively removed by Microcystis aeruginosa mainly through biodegradation (50.5% at 48 h for 1.0 mg/L arbidol), whereas the roles of bioadsorption and bioaccumulation were limited. The biodegradation of arbidol was dominated by algal intracellular P450 enzymes via loss of thiophenol and oxidation, and a higher arbidol concentration facilitated the degradation rate. Interestingly, the toxicity of arbidol was reduced after algal biodegradation, and most of the degradation products exhibited lower toxicity than arbidol. This study revealed the environmental risks and transformation behavior of arbidol in algal bloom waters.


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Indóis , Lagos , Microcystis , Sulfetos , Clorofila A , Antivirais/toxicidade , Microcistinas/toxicidade , Microcistinas/metabolismo
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Int Immunopharmacol ; 130: 111574, 2024 Mar 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38367461

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Selenium (Se) is a trace element necessary for humans to maintain normal physiological activities, and Se deficiency may lead to splenic injury, while Se supplementation can alleviate splenic injury. However, the mechanism is unclear. In this study, we constructed a Se deficiency animal model by feeding Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats with low Se feed. Meanwhile, we observed the repairing effect of Se supplementation on splenic injury with two doses of novel nano-selenium (Nano-Se) supplement by gavage. We measured the Se content in the spleens of the rats by atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS) method and combined the results of hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and Masson staining to observe the splenic injury, comprehensively evaluating the construction of the animal model of low selenium-induced splenic injury. We measured the mRNA and protein expression levels of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the spleen by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), western blot (WB), and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We found that the Se deficiency group exhibited lower Se content, splenic fibrosis, and high expression of p38 MAPK, NF-κB, and IL-6 compared to the normal group. The Se supplement groups exhibited higher Se content, attenuated splenic injury, and down-regulated expression of p38 MAPK, NF-κB, and IL-6 relative to the Se deficiency group. This study suggests that Se deficiency leads to splenic injury in rats, and Se supplementation may attenuate splenic injury by inhibiting the expression of p38 MAPK, NF-κB and IL-6.


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NF-kappa B , Selênio , Humanos , Ratos , Animais , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , Proteínas Quinases p38 Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo , Baço/metabolismo , Selênio/uso terapêutico , Selênio/farmacologia , Interleucina-6 , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Suplementos Nutricionais
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1336493, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38352880

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) exhibits increased lipid enrichment in hepatocytes. The spectrum of this disease includes stages such as nonalcoholic simple fatty liver (NAFL), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and liver fibrosis. Changes in lifestyle behaviors have been a major factor contributing to the increased cases of NAFLD patients globally. Therefore, it is imperative to explore the pathogenesis of NAFLD, identify therapeutic targets, and develop new strategies to improve the clinical management of the disease. Immunoregulation is a strategy through which the organism recognizes and eliminates antigenic foreign bodies to maintain physiological homeostasis. In this process, multiple factors, including immune cells, signaling molecules, and cytokines, play a role in governing the evolution of NAFLD. This review seeks to encapsulate the advancements in research regarding immune regulation in NAFLD, spanning from underlying mechanisms to practical applications.


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Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Humanos , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/patologia , Cirrose Hepática/patologia , Hepatócitos/patologia , Citocinas , Imunomodulação
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Environ Geochem Health ; 46(2): 61, 2024 Jan 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38281271

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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of anthracene (Ant) with 3 rings, benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) with 4 rings and benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbF) with 5 rings in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at different exposure times (4 h and 24 h) and low exposure levels (0 pg/mL, 0.1 pg/mL, 1 pg/mL, 100 pg/mL and 10,000 pg/mL) on RAW264.7 cells. The changes of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and oxidative stress levels in RAW264.7 cells were investigated by methyl-thiazolyl-tetrazolium (MTT) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between variables. Ant, BaA and BbF induced the secretion of IL-6 and the occurrence of oxidative stress in RAW264.7 cells. The inflammatory effect and oxidative damage were exacerbated with prolonged exposure time, increasing exposure concentration and increasing number of PAH rings. At the same time, IL-6 was found to have a certain correlation with the levels of ROS, MDA and SOD. Exposure to atmospheric PAHs at low concentrations can also produce toxic effects on cells, IL-6 and oxidative stress work together in cell damage. The study is expected to provide a theoretical and experimental basis for air pollution control and human health promotion.


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Poluentes Atmosféricos , Hidrocarbonetos Policíclicos Aromáticos , Poluentes Atmosféricos/toxicidade , Antracenos/toxicidade , Interleucina-6 , Macrófagos/química , Estresse Oxidativo , Material Particulado/toxicidade , Hidrocarbonetos Policíclicos Aromáticos/toxicidade , Animais , Camundongos , Células RAW 264.7
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Nicotine Tob Res ; 26(4): 474-483, 2024 Mar 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37535700

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INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs) are in a controversial state. Although E-cig aerosol generally contains fewer harmful substances than smoke from burned traditional cigarettes, aerosol along with other compounds of the E-cigs may also affect lung functions and promote the development of lung-related diseases. We investigated the effects of E-cig on the pulmonary functions of male C57BL/6 mice and reveal the potential underlying mechanisms. METHODS: A total of 60 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups. They were exposed to fresh-air, traditional cigarette smoke, E-cig vapor with 12 mg/mL of nicotine, and E-cig with no nicotine for 8 weeks. Lung functions were evaluated by using quantitative analysis of the whole body plethysmograph, FlexiVent system, lung tissue histological and morphometric analysis, and RT-PCR analysis of mRNA expression of inflammation-related genes. In addition, the effects of nicotine and acrolein on the survival rate and DNA damage were investigated using cultured human alveolar basal epithelial cells. RESULTS: Exposure to E-cig vapor led to significant changes in lung functions and structures including the rupture of the alveolar cavity and enlarged alveolar space. The pathological changes were also accompanied by increased expression of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of the present study indicate that the safety of E-cig should be further evaluated. IMPLICATIONS: Some people currently believe that using nicotine-free E-cigs is a safe way to smoke. However, our research shows that E-cigs can cause lung damage regardless of whether they contain nicotine.


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Sistemas Eletrônicos de Liberação de Nicotina , Produtos do Tabaco , Camundongos , Animais , Masculino , Humanos , Nicotina/efeitos adversos , Nicotina/metabolismo , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Pulmão , Aerossóis/farmacologia
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J Hazard Mater ; 465: 133155, 2024 Mar 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38091802

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17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), a synthetic endocrine-disrupting chemical, can degrade in natural waters where humic acids (HA) and dissolved iron (DFe) are present. The iron is mostly bound in Fe(III)-HA complexes, the formation process of Fe(III)-HA complexes and their effect on EE2 degradation were explored in laboratory experiments. The mechanism of ferrihydrite facilitated by HA was explored with results indicating that HA facilitated the dissolution of ferrihydrite and the generation of Fe(III)-HA complexes with the stable chemical bonds such as C-O, CO in neutral, alkaline media with a suitable Fe/C ratio. 1O2, •OH, and 3HA* were all found to be important in the photodegradation of EE2 mediated by Fe(III)-HA complexes. Fe(III)-HA complexes could produce Fe(II) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to create conditions suitable for photo-Fenton reactions at neutral pH. HA helped to maintain higher dissolved iron concentrations and alter the Fe(III)/Fe(II) cycling. The natural EE2 photodegradation pathway elucidated here provides a theoretical foundation for investigating the natural transformation of other trace organic contaminants in aquatic environments.

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J Biophotonics ; 17(2): e202300443, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38041518

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Cartilage is frequently used as a scaffolds for repairing and reconstructing body surface organs. However, after successful plastic surgery, transplanted cartilage scaffolds often exhibit deformation and absorption over time. To enhance the shaping stability of cartilage scaffolds and improve patients' satisfaction after reconstructions, we employed the ear folding models in New Zealand rabbits to confirm whether the 1064nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser could promote cartilage reshaping. There was an increase in collagen and aromatase (Cyp19) expression within the ear cartilage after laser treatment. Moreover, we have found that the Cyp19 inhibitor can inhibit the laser's effect on cartilage shaping and reduce collagen and Cyp19 expression. The overall findings suggest that treatment with 1064nm Nd:YAG laser irradiation can enhance estrogen levels in local cartilage tissues by upregulating Cyp19 expression in chondrocytes through photobiomodulation, thereby promoting the proliferation and collagen secretion of chondrocytes to improve cartilage reshaping and stability.


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Condrócitos , Lasers de Estado Sólido , Humanos , Animais , Coelhos , Aromatase , Cartilagem , Estrogênios , Colágeno
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J Environ Sci (China) ; 139: 364-376, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38105062

RESUMO

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) and iron minerals widely existing in the natural aquatic environment can mediate the migration and transformation of organic pollutants. However, the mechanism of interaction between DOM and iron minerals in the microbial degradation of pollutants deserves further investigation. In this study, the mechanism of 17 alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2) biodegradation mediated by humic acid (HA) and three kinds of iron minerals (goethite, magnetite, and pyrite) was investigated. The results found that HA and iron minerals significantly accelerated the biodegradation process of EE2, and the highest degradation efficiency of EE2 (48%) was observed in the HA-mediated microbial system with pyrite under aerobic conditions. Furthermore, it had been demonstrated that hydroxyl radicals (HO•) was the main active substance responsible for the microbial degradation of EE2. HO• is primarily generated through the reaction between hydrogen peroxide secreted by microorganisms and Fe(II), with aerobic conditions being more conducive. The presence of iron minerals and HA could change the microbial communities in the EE2 biodegradation system. These findings provide new information for exploring the migration and transformation of pollutants by microorganisms in iron-rich environments.


Assuntos
Matéria Orgânica Dissolvida , Poluentes Ambientais , Ferro , Minerais , Substâncias Húmicas , Etinilestradiol/análise , Oxirredução
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