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Cereb Cortex ; 34(1)2024 01 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37948670

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis on spontaneous brain activity in patients with end-stage renal disease. METHODS: A total of 52 dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease, including 25 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis (HD-CKD) and 27 patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD-CKD), and 49 healthy controls (normal control) were included. All participants underwent neuropsychological testing (Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal cognitive assessment) and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. Fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuations and Regional Homogeneity algorithms were employed to evaluate spontaneous brain activity. Statistical analysis was performed to discern differences between the groups. RESULTS: When compared with the normal control group, the PD-CKD group exhibited significant alterations in fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuations in various cerebellum regions and other brain areas, while the HD-CKD group showed decreased fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuations in the bilateral pericalcarine cortex. The Regional Homogeneity values in the PD-CKD group were notably different than those in the normal control group, particularly in regions such as the bilateral caudate nucleus and the right putamen. CONCLUSION: Both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis modalities impact brain activity, but manifest differently in end-stage renal disease patients. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing patient care.


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Fallo Renal Crónico , Diálisis Peritoneal , Insuficiencia Renal Crónica , Humanos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Diálisis Renal , Encéfalo , Insuficiencia Renal Crónica/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Renal Crónica/terapia , Insuficiencia Renal Crónica/patología , Fallo Renal Crónico/terapia , Fallo Renal Crónico/patología
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J Proteome Res ; 23(3): 916-928, 2024 03 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38367214

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Myopia accounts for a significant proportion of visual lesions worldwide and has the potential to progress toward pathological myopia. This study aims to reveal the difference in protein content in aqueous humor between high myopic and nonhigh myopic patients, as well as better understand the dysregulation of proteins in myopic eyes. Aqueous humor was collected for liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer (LC/MS) analysis from 30 individual eyes that underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Results showed that a total of 190 differentially expressed proteins were identified, which revealed their involvement in cell metabolism, immune and inflammatory response, and system and anatomical structure. Further analysis focused on 15 intensively interacted hub proteins, encompassing functions related to complement cascades, lipoprotein metabolism, and fibrin biological function. Subsequent validations demonstrated elevated levels of APOE (apolipoprotein E), C3 (complement 3), and AHSG (α-2-HS-glycoprotein) in the high myopia group (31 eyes of cataracts and 45 eyes of high myopia with cataracts). AHSG had a significant positive correlation with axial length in high myopic patients, with good efficacy in distinguishing between myopic and nonmyopic groups. AHSG may be a potential indicator of the pathological severity and participator in the pathological progress of high myopia. This study depicted differential expression characteristics of aqueous humor in patients with high myopia and provided optional information for further experimental research on exploring the molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets for high myopia. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with the identifier PXD047584.


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Extracción de Catarata , Catarata , Miopía , Humanos , Humor Acuoso , Proteómica
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun ; 736: 150872, 2024 Oct 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39471681

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BACKGROUND: Indocyanine green (ICG) is widely used to stain the epiretinal membranes and internal limiting membranes during the pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). This study aims to evaluate the effect of ICG on rat retinas and various retinal cell lines, including ARPE-19 cells, rMC-1 cells, BV2 cells, HRMECs and R28 cells. METHODS: ICG solutions were prepared and diluted with glucose solution (GS) according to the standard clinical protocols. The retinal cell lines, including ARPE-19 cells, rMC-1 cells, BV2 cells, HRMECs and R28 cells, were treated with the following solutions: normal glucose (NG, 5 mM), GS-1 (92.5 mM glucose), GS-2 (185.02 mM glucose), ICG-1 (92.5 mM glucose + 0.43 mM ICG), or ICG-2 (185.02 mM glucose + 0.86 mM ICG) for durations of 15 or 30 min. In vivo, the right eyes of the rats were intravitreally injected with ICG-1 or ICG-2 (2 µL), while the left eyes were intravitreally injected with GS-1 or GS-2, served as the osmotic controls, for 30 min or 60 min. The rats intravitreally injected with an equivalent volume of NG or 1x phosphate-buffered saline (1x PBS) were served as the normal control or vehicle control. The cell viability was measured with the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), while the cell death in retinal cryosections was detected with the TUNEL assay. RESULTS: The viabilities of the different retinal cell lines involved in this study were significantly reduced by both ICG-1 and ICG-2 treatments at both time points, with ICG-2 resulting in lower cell viability compared to the NG group and the osmotic control group. Additionally, GS-2 treatment also exhibited a decrease in retinal cell viabilities in vitro. To further confirm these results, intravitreal injection of ICG or GS induced more apoptotic cell death in rat retinas as evidenced by the TUNEL assay. CONCLUSIONS: The exposure of ICG or its solvent leads to an augmented retinal cell death, which is directly proportional to the concentration and duration of exposure, both in vivo and in vitro. Caution should be exercised during vitrectomy procedures involving ICG administration during clinical practice. It is recommended to advocate for lower concentrations of ICG with reduced exposure time during ocular surgeries.

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J Neuroinflammation ; 21(1): 75, 2024 Mar 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38532410

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BACKGROUND: Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), accounts for up to 90% of AMD-associated vision loss, ultimately resulting in the formation of fibrotic scar in the macular region. The pathogenesis of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD involves the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) occurring in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Here, we aim to investigate the underlying mechanisms involved in the Wnt signaling during the EMT of RPE cells and in the pathological process of subretinal fibrosis secondary to nAMD. METHODS: In vivo, the induction of subretinal fibrosis was performed in male C57BL/6J mice through laser photocoagulation. Either FH535 (a ß-catenin inhibitor) or Box5 (a Wnt5a inhibitor) was intravitreally administered on the same day or 14 days following laser induction. The RPE-Bruch's membrane-choriocapillaris complex (RBCC) tissues were collected and subjected to Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence to examine fibrovascular and Wnt-related markers. In vitro, transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFß1)-treated ARPE-19 cells were co-incubated with or without FH535, Foxy-5 (a Wnt5a-mimicking peptide), Box5, or Wnt5a shRNA, respectively. The changes in EMT- and Wnt-related signaling molecules, as well as cell functions were assessed using qRT-PCR, nuclear-cytoplasmic fractionation assay, Western blot, immunofluorescence, scratch assay or transwell migration assay. The cell viability of ARPE-19 cells was determined using Cell Counting Kit (CCK)-8. RESULTS: The in vivo analysis demonstrated Wnt5a/ROR1, but not Wnt3a, was upregulated in the RBCCs of the laser-induced CNV mice compared to the normal control group. Intravitreal injection of FH535 effectively reduced Wnt5a protein expression. Both FH535 and Box5 effectively attenuated subretinal fibrosis and EMT, as well as the activation of ß-catenin in laser-induced CNV mice, as evidenced by the significant reduction in areas positive for fibronectin, alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), collagen I, and active ß-catenin labeling. In vitro, Wnt5a/ROR1, active ß-catenin, and some other Wnt signaling molecules were upregulated in the TGFß1-induced EMT cell model using ARPE-19 cells. Co-treatment with FH535, Box5, or Wnt5a shRNA markedly suppressed the activation of Wnt5a, nuclear translocation of active ß-catenin, as well as the EMT in TGFß1-treated ARPE-19 cells. Conversely, treatment with Foxy-5 independently resulted in the activation of abovementioned molecules and subsequent induction of EMT in ARPE-19 cells. CONCLUSIONS: Our study reveals a reciprocal activation between Wnt5a and ß-catenin to mediate EMT as a pivotal driver of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD. This positive feedback loop provides valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies to treat subretinal fibrosis in nAMD patients.


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Degeneración Macular , Sulfonamidas , beta Catenina , Humanos , Masculino , Animales , Ratones , beta Catenina/metabolismo , Proteína Wnt-5a , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Epitelio Pigmentado de la Retina/metabolismo , Transición Epitelial-Mesenquimal , Degeneración Macular/metabolismo , Fibrosis , ARN Interferente Pequeño/metabolismo
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BMC Cancer ; 24(1): 49, 2024 Jan 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38195438

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BACKGROUND: Supraclavicular nodal (SCL) irradiation is commonly used for patients with high-risk breast cancer after breast surgery. The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) breast contouring atlases delineate the medial part of the SCL region, while excluding the posterolateral part. However, recent studies have found that a substantial proportion of SCL failures are located in the posterolateral SCL region, outside of the RTOG/ESTRO-defined SCL target volumes. Consequently, many radiation oncologists advocate for enlarging the SCL irradiation target volume to include both the medial and posterolateral SCL regions. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether adding the posterolateral SCL irradiation improves survival outcomes for high-risk breast cancer patients. METHODS: The SUCLANODE trial is an open-label, multicenter, randomized, phase 3 trial comparing the efficacy and adverse events of medial SCL irradiation (M-SCLI group) and medial plus posterolateral SCL irradiation (entire SCL irradiation, E-SCLI group) in high-risk breast cancer patients who underwent breast conserving-surgery or mastectomy. Patients with pathological N2-3b disease following initial surgery, or clinical stage III or pathological N1-3b if receiving neoadjuvant systemic therapy, are eligible and randomly assigned (1:1) to M-SCLI group and E-SCLI group. Stratification is by chemotherapy sequence (neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant), T stage (T3-4 vs. T1-2), N stage (N1-2 vs. N3), and ER status (positive vs. negative). Other radiation volumes are identical in the two arms, including breast/chest wall, undissected axillary lymph node, and internal mammary node. Advanced intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), or tomotherapy techniques are recommended. Both hypofractionated and conventional fractionation schedules are permitted. The primary end point is invasive disease-free survival, and secondary end points included overall survival, SCL recurrence, local-regional recurrence, distance recurrence, safety outcome, and patient-reported outcomes. The target sample size is 1650 participants. DISCUSSION: The results of the SUCLANODE trial will provide high-level evidence regarding whether adding posterolateral SCL irradiation to medial SCL target volume provides survival benefit in patients with high-risk breast cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05059379. Registered 28 September 2021, https://www. CLINICALTRIALS: gov/ct2/show/NCT05059379 .


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Humanos , Femenino , Neoplasias de la Mama/radioterapia , Neoplasias de la Mama/cirugía , Mastectomía , Adyuvantes Inmunológicos , Ganglios Linfáticos , Mama , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto , Estudios Multicéntricos como Asunto , Ensayos Clínicos Fase III como Asunto
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Langmuir ; 40(29): 15232-15243, 2024 Jul 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38995620

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Three long alkyl chain-bearing dibenzotriazole ionic liquids (BTA-R-BTA, R = 8, 12, and 16) were synthesized with high yield (>98%) through a simple and eco-friendly process. Their anticorrosion performance for Q235 carbon steel in 6 M hydrochloride acid was comprehensively evaluated by weight loss tests, electrochemical methods (potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy), and surface analysis techniques. As the length of the alkyl chain increased, the maximum corrosion inhibition efficiency enhanced from 55.02% (for BTA-8-BTA at 1.2 mM) to 97.10% (for BTA-12-BTA at 0.3 mM) and 98.84% (for BTA-16-BTA at 0.3 mM). Density functional theory calculation indicated that the alkyl chain length had little influence on the inhibitors' electronic structures, while molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the thickness, surface coverage, and compactness of adsorption films formed at the metal-electrolyte interface increased with the elongated alkyl chain. Corrosion inhibition efficiency is strongly correlated with the structures of the adsorption film.

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Langmuir ; 40(1): 389-402, 2024 Jan 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38117697

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A halogen-free quaternary ammonium-based ionic liquid functionalized with benzotriazole, BTA-16-BTA, was synthesized. Its anticorrosion effects on Q235 steel were evaluated in two different acids (6 M HCl or 1 M H3PO4) by weight loss and electrochemical tests. BTA-16-BTA shows the best performance at 30 °C with the highest inhibition efficiencies of 98.84% in 6 M HCl and 96.40% in 1 M H3PO4. The adsorption behavior of BTA-16-BTA molecules on Q235 steel in HCl solution obeys the Langmuir isotherm with an adsorption energy of about -40 kJ·mol-1, which implies chemisorption. Quantum chemistry calculation indicates that the chemical adsorption originated from the injection of π-electrons from inhibitor molecules into empty 3d orbitals of Fe atoms. The tight adsorption of inhibitor molecules and associated dehydration of the steel surface promoted the corrosion inhibition in HCl solutions. In H3PO4 solutions, passivation by phosphate anions and adsorption of inhibitor molecules contributed synergistically to the excellent anticorrosion performance.

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Nanotechnology ; 35(36)2024 Jun 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38848693

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Aqueous aluminum-ion batteries have many advantages such as their safety, environmental friendliness, low cost, high reserves and the high theoretical specific capacity of aluminum. So aqueous aluminum-ion batteries are potential substitute for lithium-ion batteries. In this paper, the current research status and development trends of cathode and anode materials and electrolytes for aqueous aluminum-ion batteries are described. Aiming at the problem of passivation, corrosion and hydrogen evolution reaction of aluminum anode and dissolution and irreversible change of cathode after cycling in aqueous aluminum-ion batteries. Solutions of different research routes such as ASEI (artificial solid electrolyte interphase), alloying, amorphization, elemental doping, electrolyte regulation, etc and different transformation mechanisms of anode and cathode materials during cycling have been summarized. Moreover, it looks forward to the possible research directions of aqueous aluminum-ion batteries in the future. We hope that this review can provide some insights and support for the design of more suitable electrode materials and electrolytes for aqueous aluminum-ion batteries.

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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 26(24): 17303-17314, 2024 Jun 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38860379

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Aluminum (Al) possesses high combustion enthalpy and is thus extensively used as the fuel additive in explosives to form aluminized explosives with excellent energy performance. In the energy release process of aluminized explosives, the adsorption of Al surfaces plays an important role in catalyzing the explosive decomposition and triggering the oxidation of themselves. However, it still remains elusive owing to the multiplicity of adsorbed substances. Herein, the adsorption mechanism of decomposition species of CHON-containing explosives on Al surfaces is studied synoptically by combining reactive molecular dynamics simulations with density functional theory calculations. The results indicate that the Al surface structure and the activity of adsorbed molecules both have an impact on adsorption. The cluster surface generally outperforms the slab one in adsorptivity due to the lower coordination number of Al atoms. Meanwhile, the more active adsorbed molecules lead to chemisorption or even dissociative adsorption, beneficial to the subsequent Al oxidation. Besides, electrons will transfer from the Al surface to the adsorbed molecules as chemisorption occurs; while the density of states of the Al surface and molecules are altered, especially for carbon oxides with significant electronic delocalization. This work is expected to deepen insights into the energy release of aluminized explosives and help provide a proposal for enhancing energy release efficiency.

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J Phys Chem A ; 128(41): 9045-9054, 2024 Oct 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39380131

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Thermal resistance of energetic materials is critical due to its impact on safety and sustainability. However, developing predictive models remains challenging because of data scarcity and limited insights into quantitative structure-property relationships. In this work, a deep learning framework, named EM-thermo, was proposed to address these challenges. A data set comprising 5029 CHNO compounds, including 976 energetic compounds, was constructed to facilitate this study. EM-thermo employs molecular graphs and direct message-passing neural networks to capture structural features and predict thermal resistance. Using transfer learning, the model achieves an accuracy of approximately 97% for predicting the thermal-resistance property (decomposition temperatures above 573.15 K) in energetic compounds. The involvement of molecular descriptors improved model prediction. These findings suggest that EM-thermo is effective for correlating thermal resistance from the atom and covalent bond level, offering a promising tool for advancing molecular design and discovery in the field of energetic compounds.

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Exp Cell Res ; 429(1): 113649, 2023 08 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37225012

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BACKGROUND: Fibrotic scar is a severe side effect of trabeculectomy, resulting in unsatisfactory outcomes for glaucoma surgery. Accumulating evidence showed human Tenon's fibroblasts (HTFs) play an important role in fibrosis formation. We previously reported that the aqueous level of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) was higher in the patients with primary angle closure glaucoma, which was associated with the failure of trabeculectomy. In this study, the potential effect and mechanism of SPARC in promoting fibrosis were explored by using HTFs. METHODS: HTFs were employed in this study and examined under a phase-contrast microscope. Cell viability was determined by CCK-8. The expressions of SPARC-YAP/TAZ signaling and the fibrosis-related markers were examined with reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), Western blot, and immunofluorescence, subcellular fractionation was conducted to further determined the variation of YAP and phosphorylated YAP. The differential gene expressions were analyzed with RNA sequencing (RNAseq), followed by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. RESULTS: Exogenous SPARC induced HTFs-myofibroblast transformation, as evidenced by the increased expression of α-SMA, collagen I and fibronectin in both protein and mRNA levels. SPARC knockdown decreased the expressions of the above genes in TGF-ß2-treated HTFs. KEGG analysis showed that the Hippo signaling pathway was mostly enriched. SPARC treatment increased the expressions of YAP, TAZ, CTGF and CYR61 as well as enhanced YAP translocation from cytoplasm to nucleus, and decreased the phosphorylation of YAP and LAST1/2, which was reversed by SPARC knockdown. Knockdown of YAP1 decreased the fibrosis-related markers, such as α-SMA, collagen I and Fibronectin, in SPARC-treated HTFs. CONCLUSIONS: SPARC induced HTFs-myofibroblast transformation via activating YAP/TAZ signaling. Targeting SPARC-YAP/TAZ axis in HTFs might provide a novel strategy for inhibiting fibrosis formation after trabeculectomy.


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Fibronectinas , Miofibroblastos , Humanos , Miofibroblastos/metabolismo , Fibronectinas/metabolismo , Osteonectina/genética , Osteonectina/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Colágeno Tipo I/metabolismo , Fibrosis , Células Cultivadas
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Mol Ther ; 31(6): 1756-1774, 2023 Jun 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36461633

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Super-enhancer (SE) plays a vital role in the determination of cell identity and fate. Up-regulated expression of coding genes is frequently associated with SE. However, the transcription dysregulation driven by SE, from the viewpoint of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), remains unclear. Here, SE-associated lncRNAs in HCC are comprehensively outlined for the first time. This study integrally screens and identifies several novel SE-associated lncRNAs that are highly abundant and sensitive to JQ1. Especially, HSAL3 is identified as an uncharacterized SE-driven oncogenic lncRNA, which is activated by transcription factors HCFC1 and HSF1 via its super-enhancer. HSAL3 interference negatively regulates NOTCH signaling, implying the potential mechanism of its tumor-promoting role. The expression of HSAL3 is increased in HCC samples, and higher HSAL3 expression indicates an inferior overall survival of HCC patients. Furthermore, siHSAL3 loaded nanoparticles exert anti-tumor effect on HCC in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, this is the first comprehensive survey of SE-associated lncRNAs in HCC. HSAL3 is a novel SE-driven oncogenic lncRNA, and siHSAL3 loaded nanoparticles are therapeutic candidates for HCC. This work sheds lights on the merit of anchoring SE-driven oncogenic lncRNAs for HCC treatment.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , ARN Largo no Codificante , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/genética , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , ARN Largo no Codificante/genética , ARN Largo no Codificante/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/genética , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Factores de Transcripción/genética
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Molecules ; 29(13)2024 Jun 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38998929

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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have been widely studied owing to the abundant reserves, widespread distribution, and easy extraction of potassium (K) resources. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has received a great deal of attention as a key anode material for PIBs owing to its two-dimensional diffusion channels for K+ ions. However, due to its poor electronic conductivity and the huge influence of embedded K+ ions (with a large ionic radius of 3.6 Å) on MoS2 layer, MoS2 anodes exhibit a poor rate performance and easily collapsed structure. To address these issues, the common strategies are enlarging the interlayer spacing to reduce the mechanical strain and increasing the electronic conductivity by adding conductive agents. However, simultaneous implementation of the above strategies by simple methods is currently still a challenge. Herein, MoS2 anodes on reduced graphene oxide (MoS2/rGO) composite were prepared using one-step hydrothermal methods. Owing to the presence of rGO in the synthesis process, MoS2 possesses a unique scaled structure with large layer spacing, and the intrinsic conductivity of MoS2 is proved. As a result, MoS2/rGO composite anodes exhibit a larger rate performance and better cycle stability than that of anodes based on pure MoS2, and the direct mixtures of MoS2 and graphene oxide (MoS2-GO). This work suggests that the composite material of MoS2/rGO has infinite possibilities as a high-quality anode material for PIBs.

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BMC Genomics ; 24(1): 2, 2023 Jan 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36597034

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BACKGROUND: Maintaining osmotic equilibrium plays an important role in the survival of cold-water fishes. Heat stress has been proven to reduce the activity of Na+/K+-ATPase in the gill tissue, leading to destruction of the osmotic equilibrium. However, the mechanism of megatemperature affecting gill osmoregulation has not been fully elucidated. RESULTS: In this study, Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) was used to analyze histopathological change, plasma ion level, and transcriptome of gill tissue subjected to 20℃, 24℃and 28℃. The results showed that ROS level and damage were increased in gill tissue with the increasing of heat stress temperature. Plasma Cl- level at 28℃ was distinctly lower than that at 20℃ and 24℃, while no significant difference was found in Na+ and K+ ion levels among different groups. Transcriptome analysis displayed that osmoregulation-, DNA-repair- and apoptosis-related terms or pathways were enriched in GO and KEGG analysis. Moreover, 194 osmoregulation-related genes were identified. Amongst, the expression of genes limiting ion outflow, occluding (OCLN), and ion absorption, solute carrier family 4, member 2 (AE2) solute carrier family 9, member 3 (NHE3) chloride channel 2 (CLC-2) were increased, while Na+/K+-ATPase alpha (NKA-a) expression was decreased after heat stress. CONCLUSIONS: This study reveals for the first time that the effect of heat stress on damage and osmotic regulation in gill tissue of cold-water fishes. Heat stress increases the permeability of fish's gill tissue, and induces the gill tissue to keep ion balance through active ion absorption and passive ion outflow. Our study will contribute to research of global-warming-caused effects on cold-water fishes.


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Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Branquias , Animales , Branquias/metabolismo , Temperatura , Agua/metabolismo , Sodio/metabolismo , Adenosina Trifosfatasas/metabolismo , Peces/metabolismo
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Neurobiol Dis ; 185: 106250, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37536385

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among elderly people in developed countries. Neovascular AMD (nAMD) accounts for more than 90% of AMD-related vision loss. At present, intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) is widely used as the first-line therapy to decrease the choroidal and retinal neovascularizations, and thus to improve or maintain the visual acuity of the patients with nAMD. However, about 1/3 patients still progress to irreversible visual impairment due to subretinal fibrosis even with adequate anti-VEGF treatment. Extensive literatures support the critical role of epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in the pathogenesis of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD, but the underlying mechanisms still remain largely unknown. This review summarized the molecular pathogenesis of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD, especially focusing on the transforming growth factor-ß (TGF-ß)-induced EMT pathways. It was also discussed how these pathways crosstalk and respond to signals from the microenvironment to mediate EMT and contribute to the progression of nAMD-related subretinal fibrosis. Targeting EMT signaling pathways might provide a promising and effective therapeutic strategy to treat subretinal fibrosis secondary to nAMD.


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Epitelio Pigmentado de la Retina , Degeneración Macular Húmeda , Humanos , Anciano , Epitelio Pigmentado de la Retina/metabolismo , Epitelio Pigmentado de la Retina/patología , Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis/metabolismo , Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis/uso terapéutico , Transición Epitelial-Mesenquimal , Factor A de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/metabolismo , Agudeza Visual , Degeneración Macular Húmeda/tratamiento farmacológico , Degeneración Macular Húmeda/metabolismo , Degeneración Macular Húmeda/patología , Fibrosis
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Langmuir ; 39(45): 16101-16110, 2023 Nov 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37920930

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Bubble nucleation has a significant influence on mass transfer and energy conversion in electrochemical gas-evolving reactions. In this work, we establish a theoretical model for bubble nucleation from gas cavities on gas-evolving surfaces. Based on analyses of transient gas diffusion within the concentration boundary layer and supersaturation equation for stable bubble nuclei, we determined the size ranges of effective nucleation cavities on gas-evolving surfaces under different levels of supersaturation conditions. In addition, a criterion for the incipience of bubble nucleation on gas-evolving surfaces is proposed. We investigate the effects of the contact angle, cone angle, concentration boundary layer thickness, ambient pressure, and temperature on the size ranges of effective nucleation cavities, respectively. We demonstrate that a larger contact angle or a smaller cone angle can broaden the size range of effective cavities, thereby promoting bubble nucleation from cavities. We also show that increasing the concentration boundary layer thickness causes larger cavities to become effective nucleation sites, which significantly expands the size range of effective cavities. In contrast, increasing the ambient pressure enables smaller cavities to become effective nucleation sites, resulting in an expansion in the size range of effective cavities. Results of this work will contribute to the manipulation of bubble nucleation densities and the optimal design of gas-evolving electrodes in various electrochemical gas-evolving reactions.

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Pharmacol Res ; 187: 106559, 2023 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36403720

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Retinal Müller glial dysfunction and intracellular edema are important mechanisms leading to diabetic macular edema (DME). Aquaporin 11 (AQP11) is primarily expressed in Müller glia with unclear functions. This study aims to explore the role of AQP11 in the pathogenesis of intracellular edema of Müller glia in diabetic retinopathy (DR). Here, we found that AQP11 expression, primarily located at the endfeet of Müller glia, was down-regulated with diabetes progression, accompanied by intracellular edema, which was alleviated by intravitreal injection of lentivirus-mediated AQP11 overexpression. Similarly, intracellular edema of hypoxia-treated rat Müller cell line (rMC-1) was aggravated by AQP11 inhibition, while attenuated by AQP11 overexpression, accompanied by enhanced function in glutamate metabolism and reduced cell death. The down-regulation of AQP11 was also verified in the Müller glia from the epiretinal membranes (ERMs) of proliferative DR (PDR) patients. Mechanistically, down-regulation of AQP11 in DR was mediated by the HIF-1α-dependent and independent miRNA-AQP11 axis. Overall, we deciphered the AQP11 down-regulation, mediated by miRNA-AQP11 axis, resulted in Müller drainage dysfunction and subsequent intracellular edema in DR, which was partially reversed by AQP11 overexpression. Our findings propose a novel mechanism for the pathogenesis of DME, thus targeting AQP11 regulation provides a new therapeutic strategy for DME.


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Acuaporinas , Diabetes Mellitus , Retinopatía Diabética , Edema Macular , MicroARNs , Ratas , Animales , Retinopatía Diabética/patología , MicroARNs/genética , Regulación hacia Abajo , Acuaporinas/metabolismo
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Mol Biol Rep ; 50(2): 1885-1894, 2023 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36515825

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Cellular Retinol Binding Protein 1 (CRBP1) gene is a protein coding gene located on human chromosome 3q21, which codifies a protein named CRBP1. CRBP1 is widely expressed in many tissues as a chaperone protein to regulate the uptake, subsequent esterification and bioavailability of retinol. CRBP1 combines retinol and retinaldehyde with high affinity to protect retinoids from non-specific oxidation, and transports retinoids to specific enzymes to promote the biosynthesis of retinoic acid. The vital role of CRBP1 in retinoids metabolism has been gradually discovered, which has been implicated in tumorigenesis. However, the precise functions of CRBP1 in different diseases are still poorly understood. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the role of CRBP1 in various diseases, especially in both the promotion and inhibition of cancers, which may also offer a novel biomarker and potential therapeutic target for human diseases.


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Neoplasias , Vitamina A , Humanos , Proteínas Celulares de Unión al Retinol/genética , Proteínas Celulares de Unión al Retinol/metabolismo , Vitamina A/metabolismo , Biomarcadores de Tumor/genética , Retinoides/metabolismo , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/terapia , Tretinoina
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 25(15): 10384-10391, 2023 Apr 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37013446

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The present work concerns a basic issue in molecular science, i.e., constructing a high energy isomer with a given composition. Three compositions of CH3NO2, CH4N2O2, and CH3NO3 are adopted to construct various isomers with the internal energy calculated and compared to ascertain its dependence on the linking order of atoms. Thereby, a simple rule for constructing high energy CHNO isomers is summarized. The separation of reducing C/H atoms and oxidizing O atoms by N atoms as well as the direct linkage of C-C, C-H, and O-O, benefits for high energy; on the other hand, the O-O linkage leads to low molecular stability, and thus the separation of double O atoms by a N atom is necessary to build a stable energetic molecule. The direct linkage of C-O and O-H significantly weakens or diminishes the activity of related atoms, and the O atoms can thus be called died O atoms. This rule is expected to promote the screening of high energy molecules in the fields of fuels and energetic materials.

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Curr Treat Options Oncol ; 24(9): 1274-1292, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37407889

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OPINION STATEMENT: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has garnered increasing attention in cancer treatment because of its advantages such as minimal invasiveness and selective destruction. With the development of PDT, impressive progress has been made in the preparation of photosensitizers, particularly porphyrin photosensitizers. However, the limited tissue penetration of the activating light wavelengths and relatively low light energy capture efficiency of porphyrin photosensitizers are two major disadvantages in conventional photosensitizers. Therefore, tissue penetration needs to be enhanced and the light energy capture efficiency of porphyrin photosensitizers improved through structural modifications. The indirect excitation of porphyrin photosensitizers using fluorescent donors (fluorescence resonance energy transfer) has been successfully used to address these issues. In this review, the enhancement of the light energy capture efficiency of porphyrins is discussed.


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Fotoquimioterapia , Porfirinas , Humanos , Fármacos Fotosensibilizantes/química , Porfirinas/química
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