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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 121(32): e2405095121, 2024 Aug 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39088393

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Magnetic miniature robotic systems have attracted broad research interest because of their precise maneuverability in confined spaces and adaptability to diverse environments, holding significant promise for applications in both industrial infrastructures and biomedical fields. However, the predominant construction methodology involves the preprogramming of magnetic components into the system's structure. While this approach allows for intricate shape transformations, it exhibits limited flexibility in terms of reconfiguration and presents challenges when adapting to diverse materials, combining, and decoupling multiple functionalities. Here, we propose a construction strategy that facilitates the on-demand assembly of magnetic components, integrating ferrofluid droplets with the system's structural body. This approach enables the creation of complex solid-droplet robotic systems across a spectrum of length scales, ranging from 0.8 mm to 1.5 cm. It offers a diverse selection of materials and structural configurations, akin to assembling components like building blocks, thus allowing for the seamless integration of various functionalities. Moreover, it incorporates decoupling mechanisms to enable selective control over multiple functions, leveraging the fluidity, fission/fusion, and magneto-responsiveness properties inherent in the ferrofluid. Various solid-droplet systems have validated the feasibility of this strategy. This study advances the complexity and functionality achievable in small-scale magnetic robots, augmenting their potential for future biomedical and other applications.

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J Tradit Complement Med ; 14(4): 446-455, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39035685

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Background and aim: The most effective among the acupoints remains to be determined for treating diabetic gastroparesis (DGP). This study aimed to compare single and combination acupoints for their effectiveness in DGP. Experimental procedure: A prospective, patient-assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial was designed to compare the efficacy of 8-week acupuncture at a single acupoint (Zhongwan, CV-12), combination acupoints (Zhongwan, CV-12 and Zusanli, ST-36), and a sham-acupoint, in 99 adults with DGP. The primary clinical outcome was measured using the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index (GCSI), while barium meal examination, fasting plasma glucose, the 2-h plasma glucose, short-form health survey (SF-36), and GCSI subscales were performed for evaluating secondary clinical outcomes. These results were analysed by two factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, Chi-Square, Fisher Exact, Kruskal-Wallis tests and Tukey's Honest Significant Difference (HSD) test. Results: After randomization, 97 patients completed the study. GCSI scores of all groups decreased during both post-treatment and the follow-up period, they were statistically significant compared to the baseline period (p < 0.01), but there was no significant difference among the groups (p > 0.05) during the post-treatment period. GCSI scores improved more in the combination acupoints group than in the single acupoint group which was better than the sham group after treatment. During the follow-up period, the same trend was observed. Conclusions: Among patients with DGP, the combination acupoints were more beneficial compared with single and sham acupoints. Trial registration number: NCT02452489.

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Sci Adv ; 10(29): eadp1439, 2024 Jul 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39018413

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Spatiotemporally controllable droplet manipulation is vital across numerous applications, particularly in miniature droplet robots known for their exceptional deformability. Despite notable advancements, current droplet control methods are predominantly limited to two-dimensional (2D) deformation and motion of an individual droplet, with minimal exploration of 3D manipulation and collective droplet behaviors. Here, we introduce a bimodal actuation strategy, merging magnetic and optical fields, for remote and programmable 3D guidance of individual ferrofluidic droplets and droplet collectives. The magnetic field induces a magnetic dipole force, prompting the formation of droplet collectives. Simultaneously, the optical field triggers isothermal changes in interfacial tension through Marangoni flows, enhancing buoyancy and facilitating 3D movements of individual and collective droplets. Moreover, these droplets can function autonomously as soft robots, capable of transporting objects. Alternatively, when combined with a hydrogel shell, they assemble into jellyfish-like robots, driven by sunlight. These findings present an efficient strategy for droplet manipulation, broadening the capabilities of droplet-based robotics.

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Heliyon ; 10(12): e33233, 2024 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39022010

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As a complementary and alternative therapy, acupuncture is widely used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. However, the understanding of the mechanism of acupuncture effects is still limited due to the lack of systematic biological validation. Notably, proteomics technologies in the field of acupuncture are rapidly evolving, and these advances are greatly contributing to the research of acupuncture. In this study, we review the progress of proteomics research in analyzing the molecular mechanisms of acupuncture for neurological disorders, pain, circulatory disorders, digestive disorders, and other diseases, with an in-depth discussion around acupoint prescription and acupuncture manipulation modalities. The study found that proteomics has great potential in understanding the mechanisms of acupuncture. This study will help explore the mechanisms of acupuncture from a proteomic perspective and provide information to support future clinical decisions.

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Materials (Basel) ; 17(13)2024 Jul 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38998456

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In the present study, the mechanical response and deformation behavior of a Mg AZ31 plate with different types of pre-twins was systematically investigated under biaxial tension along the normal direction (ND) and transverse direction (TD) with different stress ratios. The results show that significant hardening was observed under biaxial tension. The yield values in the direction of larger stress values were higher than those under uniaxial loading conditions, and the solute atom segregation at twin boundaries generates more obvious strengthening effect. Noting that, for TRH (with cross compression along the rolling direction (RD) and TD and annealing at 180 °C for about 0.5 h) sample, the strength effect of the RD yield stress σRD:σND = 2:1 was higher than that of the ND yield stress under stress ratio σRD:σND = 1:2. There is a complex competition between twinning and detwinning under biaxal tension along the ND and TD of the pre-twinned samples with the variation in the stress ratio along the TD and RD. The variation in the twin volume fractions for all samples under biaxial firstly decreases and then increases with a higher stress ratio along the ND. As for the TDH sample (precompression along the TD and annealing), the changes of the twin volume fraction were lower than that of the TR sample (cross compression along the TD and RD). However, the amplitude of variation in twin volume fraction of the TRH sample is higher than that of the TR sample. This is because the relative activity of detwinning decreases and that of twinning increases, as the ND stress mainly leads to the growth of pre-twins and the TD stress often promotes detwinning of primary twins. With a higher stress ratio along the ND, the activity of twinning deformation increases and that of detwinning decreases.

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J Anim Sci ; 1022024 Jan 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38980729

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This study evaluated the protein quality of small mammalian prey and its body organs by analyzing amino acid (AA) composition and digestibility of wild adult rats and their body organs (skin/fur, bone, muscle, intestine, liver, kidney, spleen, brain, heart, and lung) utilizing an in vitro digestion method. The average dry matter (DM) digestibility of whole rats was 89.9%. The digestibility of total AA (TAA), total indispensable AA (TIAA), and total dispensable AA (TDAA) in whole rats was 85.6, 87.0, and 87.6%, respectively. Differences in DM digestibility were observed among rat organs, ranging from 59.0% in bone to 99.8% in muscle (P < 0.001). Highly digestible organs generally exhibited AA digestibility exceeding 90%, except for cysteine (Cys) in the intestine and kidney (83.8% and 88.9%, respectively). The digestibility of AAs in skin/fur ranged from 19.7% for Cys to 81.0% for glycine (Gly). In bone, the digestibility spanned from 56.9% for Gly to 81.1% for tyrosine (Tyr). Additionally, examining the digestible indispensable AA score (DIAAS) gives us an idea of the protein quality of small mammalian prey and their body organs. Our results complement information on AA supply and digestion during prey ingestion by felids.


As obligate carnivores, free-ranging felids consume prey and rely on nutrients from animal organs. Studies in adult carnivores such as domestic cats have demonstrated the importance of the dietary amino acid profile. Therefore, this research used rats as a small prey model to analyze the amino acid composition and digestibility of whole prey and its body organs through in vitro digestion methods. Our results add information on amino acid supply and digestion during natural food intake in felids.


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Aminoácidos , Digestão , Animais , Ratos , Digestão/fisiologia , Aminoácidos/metabolismo , Masculino , Felidae/fisiologia
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J Nutr ; 2024 Jul 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39053607

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BACKGROUND: Fried food has increased in popularity worldwide. However, deep frying can increase the production of peroxidative toxins in food, which might be harmful to fetal development. The antioxidative effect of vitamin D3 (VD3) has been reported previously. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore how maternal VD3 supplementation in an oxidized-oil diet during gestation affects fetal antioxidative ability and development. METHODS: Pregnant mice were randomly assigned into 3 groups: Control group (diet with fresh soybean oil), OSO group [diet with oxidized soybean oil (OSO)], and OSOV group (diet with OSO and 10,000 IU/Kg VD3). Mice were fed with the corresponding diet during gestation. On day 16.5 of gestation, the placenta and fetus were harvested to analyze antioxidative status. RESULTS: Maternal oxidized-oil diet during gestation significantly reduced placental vessel abundance, labyrinth zone area, and fetal body weight. However, dietary VD3 supplementation prevented these negative effects of oxidized-oil diet. Maternal intake of oxidized-oil diet increased serum concentrations of malondialdehyde, total-nitric oxide synthase, and inducible nitric oxide synthase, whereas VD3 supplementation showed a protection effect on it. Additionally, maternal VD3 supplementation increased the levels of antioxidative enzymes and the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), thereby protecting placenta and fetus from apoptosis and oxidative stress caused by an oxidized-oil diet. The gene expression and protein levels of a fatty acid transporter solute carrier family 27 member 1 in the fetal liver were increased by maternal VD3 supplementation under oxidized-oil diet. Notably, NRF2 could be co-immunoprecipitated with the VD receptor in the placenta. CONCLUSIONS: Maternal VD3 supplementation could protect fetus from oxidized-oil diet induced developmental impairment by alleviating oxidative stress in the placenta and fetus through the VD receptor/NRF2 pathway, at least partially. Thus, ensuring adequate levels of VD3 through supplementation is often critical during pregnancy.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 5197, 2024 Jun 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38890294

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Untethered miniature soft robots have significant application potentials in biomedical and industrial fields due to their space accessibility and safe human interaction. However, the lack of selective and forceful actuation is still challenging in revolutionizing and unleashing their versatility. Here, we propose a focused ultrasound-controlled phase transition strategy for achieving millimeter-level spatially selective actuation and Newton-level force of soft robots, which harnesses ultrasound-induced heating to trigger the phase transition inside the robot, enabling powerful actuation through inflation. The millimeter-level spatial resolution empowers single robot to perform multiple tasks according to specific requirements. As a concept-of-demonstration, we designed soft robot for liquid cargo delivery and biopsy robot for tissue acquisition and patching. Additionally, an autonomous control system is integrated with ultrasound imaging to enable automatic acoustic field alignment and control. The proposed method advances the spatiotemporal response capability of untethered miniature soft robots, holding promise for broadening their versatility and adaptability.


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Robótica , Robótica/instrumentação , Robótica/métodos , Desenho de Equipamento , Humanos , Ondas Ultrassônicas , Transição de Fase , Ultrassonografia/métodos , Ultrassonografia/instrumentação
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Molecules ; 29(10)2024 May 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38792046

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In response to the need for improvement in the utilization of ammonium-rich solutions after the electrochemical reduction of nitrate (NO3--RR), this study combined phosphorus-containing wastewater and adopted the electrochemical precipitation method for the preparation of struvite (MAP) to simultaneously recover nitrogen and phosphorus resources. At a current density of 5 mA·cm-2 and an initial solution pH of 7.0, the recovery efficiencies for nitrogen and phosphorus can reach 47.15% and 88.66%, respectively. Under various experimental conditions, the generated struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) exhibits a typical long prismatic structure. In solutions containing nitrate and nitrite, the coexisting ions have no significant effect on the final product, struvite. Finally, the characterization of the precipitate product by X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed that its main component is struvite, with a high purity reaching 93.24%. Overall, this system can effectively recover ammonium nitrogen from the NO3--RR solution system after nitrate reduction, with certain application prospects for the recovery of ammonium nitrogen and phosphate.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 4330, 2024 May 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38773072

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The Hendra and Nipah viruses (HNVs) are highly pathogenic pathogens without approved interventions for human use. In addition, the interaction pattern between the attachment (G) and fusion (F) glycoproteins required for virus entry remains unclear. Here, we isolate a panel of Macaca-derived G-specific antibodies that cross-neutralize HNVs via multiple mechanisms. The most potent antibody, 1E5, confers adequate protection against the Nipah virus challenge in female hamsters. Crystallography demonstrates that 1E5 has a highly similar binding pattern to the receptor. In cryo-electron microscopy studies, the tendency of 1E5 to bind to the upper or lower heads results in two distinct quaternary structures of G. Furthermore, we identify the extended outer loop ß1S2-ß1S3 of G and two pockets on the apical region of fusion (F) glycoprotein as the essential sites for G-F interactions. This work highlights promising drug candidates against HNVs and contributes deeper insights into the viruses.


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Anticorpos Neutralizantes , Anticorpos Antivirais , Microscopia Crioeletrônica , Infecções por Henipavirus , Proteínas Virais de Fusão , Animais , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/imunologia , Feminino , Anticorpos Antivirais/imunologia , Infecções por Henipavirus/virologia , Infecções por Henipavirus/imunologia , Proteínas Virais de Fusão/imunologia , Proteínas Virais de Fusão/química , Humanos , Proteínas do Envelope Viral/imunologia , Proteínas do Envelope Viral/química , Vírus Nipah/imunologia , Internalização do Vírus/efeitos dos fármacos , Henipavirus/imunologia , Cricetinae , Reações Cruzadas/imunologia , Vírus Hendra/imunologia , Macaca , Mesocricetus , Cristalografia por Raios X
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Front Neurosci ; 18: 1386108, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38765671

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Deqi is an important prerequisite for acupuncture to achieve optimal efficacy. Chinese medicine has long been concerned with the relationship between Deqi and the clinical efficacy of acupuncture. However, the underlying mechanisms of Deqi are complex and there is a lack of systematic summaries of objective quantitative studies of Deqi. Acupuncture Deqi can achieve the purpose of treating diseases by regulating the interaction of local and neighboring acupoints, brain centers, and target organs. At local and neighboring acupoints, Deqi can change their tissue structure, temperature, blood perfusion, energy metabolism, and electrophysiological indicators. At the central brain level, Deqi can activate the brain regions of the thalamus, parahippocampal gyrus, postcentral gyrus, insular, middle temporal gyrus, cingulate gyrus, etc. It also has extensive effects on the limbic-paralimbic-neocortical-network and default mode network. The brain mechanisms of Deqi vary depending on the acupuncture techniques and points chosen. In addition, Deqi 's mechanism of action involves correcting abnormalities in target organs. The mechanisms of acupuncture Deqi are multi-targeted and multi-layered. The biological mechanisms of Deqi are closely related to brain centers. This study will help to explore the mechanism of Deqi from a local-central-target-organ perspective and provide information for future clinical decision-making.

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Food Chem ; 454: 139705, 2024 Oct 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38820637

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The overuse and misuse of tetracycline (TCs) antibiotics, including tetracycline (TTC), oxytetracycline (OTC), doxycycline (DC), and chlortetracycline (CTC), pose a serious threat to human health. However, current rapid sensing platforms for tetracyclines can only quantify the total amount of TCs mixture, lacking real-time identification of individual components. To address this challenge, we integrated a deep learning strategy with fluorescence and colorimetry-based multi-mode logic gates in our self-designed smartphone-integrated toolbox for the real-time identification of natural TCs. Our ratiometric fluorescent probe (CD-Au NCs@ZIF-8) encapsulated carbon dots and Au NCs in ZIF-8 to prevent false negative or positive results. Additionally, our independently developed WeChat app enabled linear quantification of the four natural TCs using the fluorescence channels. The colorimetric channels were also utilized as outputs of logic gates to achieve real-time identification of the four individual natural tetracyclines. We anticipate this strategy could provide a new perspective for effective control of antibiotics.


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Antibacterianos , Aprendizado Profundo , Tetraciclinas , Antibacterianos/análise , Tetraciclinas/análise , Tetraciclina/análise , Tetraciclina/química , Colorimetria/instrumentação , Colorimetria/métodos , Contaminação de Alimentos/análise , Lógica , Smartphone
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Microbes Infect ; 26(5-6): 105352, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38729294

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The blockade of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway has been clinically used in cancer immunotherapy, while its effects on infectious diseases remain elusive. Roles of PD-L1 signaling in the macrophage-mediated innate immune defense against M.tb is unclear. In this study, the outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) in wild-type (WT) mice treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy and macrophage-specific Pdl1-knockout (Pdl1ΔΜΦ) mice were compared. Treatment with anti-PD-L1 or anti-PD-1 benefited protection against M.tb infection in WT mice, while Pdl1ΔΜΦ mice exhibited the increased susceptibility to M.tb infection. Mechanistically, the absence of PD-L1 signaling impaired M.tb killing by macrophages. Furthermore, elevated STAT3 activation was found in PD-L1-deficient macrophages, leading to increased interleukin (IL)-6 production and reduced inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression. Inhibiting STAT3 phosphorylation partially impeded the increase in IL-6 production and restored iNOS expression in these PD-L1-deficient cells. These findings provide valuable insights into the complexity and mechanisms underlying anti-PD-L1 therapy in the context of tuberculosis.


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Antígeno B7-H1 , Interleucina-6 , Macrófagos , Camundongos Knockout , Mycobacterium tuberculosis , Fator de Transcrição STAT3 , Transdução de Sinais , Tuberculose , Animais , Antígeno B7-H1/metabolismo , Antígeno B7-H1/genética , Antígeno B7-H1/imunologia , Macrófagos/imunologia , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Macrófagos/microbiologia , Camundongos , Mycobacterium tuberculosis/imunologia , Interleucina-6/metabolismo , Fator de Transcrição STAT3/metabolismo , Tuberculose/imunologia , Tuberculose/microbiologia , Tuberculose/metabolismo , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Óxido Nítrico Sintase Tipo II/metabolismo , Óxido Nítrico Sintase Tipo II/genética , Regulação para Cima , Imunidade Inata , Feminino
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(4)2024 Apr 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38667171

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Transition metal doping is an ideal strategy to construct multifunctional and efficient nanozymes for biosensing. In this work, a metal-doped CoMnOx nanozyme was designed and synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and high-temperature calcination. Based on its oxidase activity, an "on-off-on" smartphone sensing platform was established to detect ziram and Cu2+. The obtained flower-shaped CoMnOx could exhibit oxidase-, catalase-, and laccase-like activities. The oxidase activity mechanism of CoMnOx was deeply explored. O2 molecules adsorbed on the surface of CoMnOx were activated to produce a large amount of O2·-, and then, O2·- could extract acidic hydrogen from TMB to produce blue oxTMB. Meanwhile, TMB was oxidized directly to the blue product oxTMB via the high redox ability of Co species. According to the excellent oxidase-like activity of CoMnOx, a versatile colorimetric detection platform for ziram and Cu2+ was successfully constructed. The linear detection ranges for ziram and Cu2+ were 5~280 µM and 80~360 µM, and the detection limits were 1.475 µM and 3.906 µM, respectively. In addition, a portable smartphone platform for ziram and Cu2+ sensing was established for instant analysis, showing great application promise in the detection of real samples including environmental soil and water.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Colorimetria , Cobre , Smartphone , Cobre/análise , Limite de Detecção , Lacase , Nanoestruturas
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 2987, 2024 Apr 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38582870

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Nipah virus (NiV) is a World Health Organization priority pathogen and there are currently no approved drugs for clinical immunotherapy. Through the use of a naïve human phage-displayed Fab library, two neutralizing antibodies (NiV41 and NiV42) targeting the NiV receptor binding protein (RBP) were identified. Following affinity maturation, antibodies derived from NiV41 display cross-reactivity against both NiV and Hendra virus (HeV), whereas the antibody based on NiV42 is only specific to NiV. Results of immunogenetic analysis reveal a correlation between the maturation of antibodies and their antiviral activity. In vivo testing of NiV41 and its mature form (41-6) show protective efficacy against a lethal NiV challenge in hamsters. Furthermore, a 2.88 Å Cryo-EM structure of the tetrameric RBP and antibody complex demonstrates that 41-6 blocks the receptor binding interface. These findings can be beneficial for the development of antiviral drugs and the design of vaccines with broad spectrum against henipaviruses.


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Infecções por Henipavirus , Vírus Nipah , Humanos , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/metabolismo , Vírus Nipah/metabolismo , Anticorpos Antivirais
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 268(Pt 2): 131502, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38626834

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Piperlonguminine (PLG) is a major alkaloid found in Piper longum fruits. It has been shown to possess a variety of biological activities, including anti-tumor, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-renal fibrosis and anti-inflammatory properties. Previous studies have reported that PLG inhibits various CYP450 enzymes. The main objective of this study was to identify reactive metabolites of PLG in vitro and assess its ability to inhibit CYP450. In rat and human liver microsomal incubation systems exposed to PLG, two oxidized metabolites (M1 and M2) were detected. Additionally, in microsomes where N-acetylcysteine was used as a trapping agent, N-acetylcysteine conjugates (M3, M4, M5 and M6) of four isomeric O-quinone-derived reactive metabolites were found. The formation of metabolites was dependent on NADPH. Inhibition and recombinant CYP450 enzyme incubation experiments showed that CYP3A4 was the primary enzyme responsible for the metabolic activation of PLG. This study characterized the O-dealkylated metabolite (M1) through chemical synthesis. The IC50 shift assay showed time-dependent inhibition of CYP3A4, 2C9, 2E1, 2C8 and 2D6 by PLG. This research contributes to the understanding of PLG-induced enzyme inhibition and bioactivation.


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Ativação Metabólica , Citocromo P-450 CYP3A , Dioxolanos , Microssomos Hepáticos , Animais , Humanos , Citocromo P-450 CYP3A/metabolismo , Microssomos Hepáticos/metabolismo , Microssomos Hepáticos/efeitos dos fármacos , Ratos , Dioxolanos/farmacologia , Dioxolanos/química , Inibidores do Citocromo P-450 CYP3A/farmacologia , Sistema Enzimático do Citocromo P-450/metabolismo , Masculino , Piperidonas , Benzodioxóis
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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(13): 7187-7202, 2024 Apr 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38515289

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To determine the protective mechanism of puerarin against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the pharmacodynamic effects of puerarin on NASH were evaluated by using zebrafish, cells, and mice. Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and qRT-PCR were used to detect the effects of puerarin on RAW264.7 autophagy and polarization. Key target interactions between autophagy and polarization were detected using immunoprecipitation. Puerarin regulated the M1/M2 ratio of RAW 264.7 cells induced by LPS + INF-γ. Transcriptomics revealed that PAI-1 is a key target of puerarin in regulating macrophage polarization. PAI-1 knockout reduced the number of M1-type macrophages and increased the number of M2-type macrophages. Puerarin regulated PAI-1 and was associated with macrophage autophagy. It increased p-ULK1 expression in macrophages and activated autophagic flux, reducing the level of PAI-1 expression. Stat3/Hif-1α and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways regulated the number of macrophage polarization phenotypes, reducing liver lipid droplet formation, alleviating liver structural abnormalities, decreasing the number of cytoplasmic vacuoles, and decreasing the area of blue collagen in NASH mice. Puerarin is a promising dietary component for NASH alleviation.


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Isoflavonas , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Animais , Camundongos , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/tratamento farmacológico , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/genética , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Inibidor 1 de Ativador de Plasminogênio , Peixe-Zebra , Macrófagos , Autofagia , Ativação de Macrófagos
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J Environ Sci (China) ; 142: 21-32, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38527886

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In the context of carbon capture, utilization, and storage, the high-value utilization of carbon storage presents a significant challenge. To address this challenge, this study employed the bipolar membrane electrodialysis integrated with carbon utilization technology to prepare Na2CO3 products using simulated seawater concentrate, achieving simultaneous saline wastewater utilization, carbon storage and high-value production of Na2CO3. The effects of various factors, including concentration of simulated seawater concentrate, current density, CO2 aeration rate, and circulating flow rate of alkali chamber, on the quality of Na2CO3 product, carbon sequestration rate, and energy consumption were investigated. Under the optimal condition, the CO32- concentration in the alkaline chamber reached a maximum of 0.817 mol/L with 98 mol% purity. The resulting carbon fixation rate was 70.50%, with energy consumption for carbon sequestration and product production of 5.7 kWhr/m3 CO2 and 1237.8 kWhr/ton Na2CO3, respectively. This coupling design provides a triple-win outcome promoting waste reduction and efficient utilization of resources.


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Dióxido de Carbono , Carbono , Carbonatos , Água do Mar , Sódio
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1297: 342373, 2024 Apr 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38438242

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In this work, a colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode probe controlled by NH2-MIL-88 B (Fe, Ni) nanozymes was developed to visually detect tetracycline antibiotics (TCs) residues quantitatively, as well as accurately distinguish the four most widely used tetracycline analogs (tetracycline (TC), chrycline (CTC), oxytetracycline (OTC), and doxycycline (DC)). Colorless substrate 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) may be oxidized to blue oxidized TMB by the Fe Fenton reaction, which was catalyzed by the NH2-MIL-88 B (Fe, Ni) nanozyme with POD-like activity. The colorimetric detection system allows TCs to interact with NH2-MIL-88 B (Fe, Ni). This inhibits the production of ·OH, weakens the oxidation process of TMB, and ultimately lightens the blue color in the system by blocking the electron transfer between NH2-MIL-88 B (Fe, Ni) and H2O2. Furthermore, TCs can interact with NH2-MIL-88 B (Fe, Ni) as a result of the internal filtering effect, which causes the fluorescence intensity to decrease as TCs concentration increases. Additionally, a portable instrument that combines a smartphone sensing platform with colorimetric and fluorescent signals was created for the quick, visual quantitative detection of TCs. The colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode nano platform enables color change, with detection limits (LODs) of 0.182 µM and 0.0668 µM for the spectrometer and smartphone sensor, respectively, based on the inhibition of fluorescence and enzyme-like activities by TCs. Overall, the colorimetric and fluorescence dual-mode sensor has good stability, high specificity, and an efficient way to eliminate false-positive issues associated with a single detection mode.


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Benzidinas , Aprendizado Profundo , Compostos Heterocíclicos , Colorimetria , Peróxido de Hidrogênio , Smartphone , Tetraciclina , Antibacterianos , Corantes Fluorescentes
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Food Chem ; 444: 138656, 2024 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38325090

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Environmental pollution caused by ciprofloxacin is a major problem of global public health. A machine learning-assisted portable smartphone-based visualized molecularly imprinted electrochemiluminescence (MIECL) sensor was developed for the highly selective and sensitive detection of ciprofloxacin (CFX) in food. To boost the efficiency of electrochemiluminescence (ECL), oxygen vacancies (OVs) enrichment was introduced into the flower-like Tb@Lu2O3 nanoemitter. With the specific recognition reaction between MIP as capture probes and CFX as detection target, the ECL signal significantly decreased. According to, CFX analysis was determined by traditional ECL analyzer detector in the concentration range from 5 × 10-4 to 5 × 102 µmol L-1 with the detection limit (LOD) of 0.095 nmol L-1 (S/N = 3). Analysis of luminescence images using fast electrochemiluminescence judgment network (FEJ-Net) models, achieving portable and intelligent quick analysis of CFX. The proposed MIECL sensor was used for CFX analysis in real meat samples and satisfactory results, as well as efficient selectivity and good stability.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Impressão Molecular , Impressão Molecular/métodos , Medições Luminescentes/métodos , Fotometria , Luminescência , Limite de Detecção , Técnicas Biossensoriais/métodos , Técnicas Eletroquímicas/métodos
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