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Inorg Chem ; 63(23): 10786-10797, 2024 Jun 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38772008

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To date, developing crystalline proton-conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with an inherent excellent proton-conducting ability and structural stability has been a critical priority in addressing the technologies required for sustainable development and energy storage. Bearing this in mind, a multifunctional organic ligand, 3,4-dimethylthiophene[2,3-b]thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (H2DTD), was employed to generate two exceptionally stable three-dimensional porous Zr/Hf MOFs, [Zr6O4(OH)4(DTD)6]·5DMF·H2O (Zr-DTD) and [Hf6O4(OH)4(DTD)6]·4DMF·H2O (Hf-DTD), using solvothermal means. The presence of Zr6 or Hf6 nodes, strong Zr/Hf-O bonds, the electrical influence of the methyl group, and the steric effect of the thiophene unit all contribute to their structural stability throughout a wide pH range as well as in water. Their proton conductivity was fully examined at various relative humidities (RHs) and temperatures. Creating intricate and rich H-bonded networks between the guest water molecules, coordination solvent molecules, thiophene-S, -COOH, and -OH units within the framework assisted proton transfer. As a result, both MOFs manifest the maximum proton conductivity of 0.67 × 10-2 and 4.85 × 10-3 S·cm-1 under 98% RH/100 °C, making them the top-performing proton-conductive Zr/Hf-MOFs. Finally, by combining structural characteristics and activation energies, potential proton conduction pathways for the two MOFs were identified.

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Inorg Chem ; 63(9): 4233-4248, 2024 Mar 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38377313

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Indium-based metal-organic frameworks (In-MOFs) have now become an attractive class of porous solids in materials science and electrochemistry due to their diverse structures and promising applications. In the field of proton conduction, to find more crystalline MOFs with splendid proton-conductive properties, herein, five three-dimensional isostructural In-MOFs, MIL-68-In or MIL-68-In-X (X = NH2, OH, Br, or NO2) using terephthalic acid (H2BDC) or functionalized terephthalic acids (H2BDC-X) as multifunctional linkages were efficiently fabricated. First, the outstanding structural stability of the five MOFs, including thermal and water stability, was verified by thermal analysis and powder X-ray diffraction. Subsequently, the H2O-mediated proton conductivities (σ) were fully assessed and compared. Notably, their σ evinced a significant positive correlation between the temperature or relative humidity (RH) and varied with the functional groups on the organic ligands. Impressively, their highest σ values are up to 10-3-10-4 S/cm (100 °C/98% RH) and change in this order: MIL-68-In-OH (1.72 × 10-3 S/cm) > MIL-68-In-NH2 (1.70 × 10-3 S/cm) > MIL-68-In-NO2 (4.47 × 10-4 S/cm) > MIL-68-In-Br (4.11 × 10-4 S/cm) > MIL-68-In (2.37 × 10-4 S/cm). Finally, the computed activation energy values under 98 or 68% RHs are assessed, and the related proton conduction mechanisms are speculated. Moreover, after electrochemical testing, these MOFs illustrate remarkable structural rigidity, laying a meritorious material foundation for future applications.

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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 25(1): 659, 2024 Aug 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39169374

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BACKGROUND: Morphometric analysis of the psoas major muscle has shown utility in predicting postoperative morbidity in various surgical fields, but its usefulness in predicting complications in elderly patients undergoing multilevel lumbar fusion surgery has not been studied. The study aimed to investigate if psoas major parameters are independent risk factors of early postoperative complication among elderly patients. METHODS: Patients who underwent multilevel lumbar fusion for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) were included. The psoas major was measured at the lumbar 3/4 intervertebral disc level in three ways on computed tomography image: psoas muscle mass index, mean muscle attenuation, and morphologic change of the psoas major. Early complications were graded using the Clavien-Dindo classification system and the Comprehensive complication index (CCI). A CCI ≥ 26.2 indicated severe complications. Logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors. RESULTS: This retrospective study reviewed 108 patients (mean age 70.9 years, female to male ratio 1.8:1). Complications were observed in 72.2% of patients, with allogeneic blood transfusion being the most frequent (66.7%), followed by wound infection, acute heart failure (2.8% each). Severe complications occurred in 13.9% of patients. After multivariable regression analysis, those in the lowest psoas muscle attenuation tertile had higher odds of experiencing early postoperative complications (OR: 3.327, 95% CI 1.134-9.763, p = 0.029) and severe complications (OR: 6.964, 95% CI 1.928-25.160, p = 0.003). CONCLUSION: The psoas muscle attenuation can be used as a predictor of early postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing multilevel lumbar fusion surgery for DLSS.


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Vértebras Lombares , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Músculos Psoas , Fusão Vertebral , Estenose Espinal , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Fusão Vertebral/efeitos adversos , Fusão Vertebral/métodos , Estenose Espinal/cirurgia , Estenose Espinal/diagnóstico por imagem , Músculos Psoas/diagnóstico por imagem , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Vértebras Lombares/cirurgia , Vértebras Lombares/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 118(13)2021 03 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33753479

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Cellular metabolism in cancer is significantly altered to support the uncontrolled tumor growth. How metabolic alterations contribute to hormonal therapy resistance and disease progression in prostate cancer (PCa) remains poorly understood. Here we report a glutaminase isoform switch mechanism that mediates the initial therapeutic effect but eventual failure of hormonal therapy of PCa. Androgen deprivation therapy inhibits the expression of kidney-type glutaminase (KGA), a splicing isoform of glutaminase 1 (GLS1) up-regulated by androgen receptor (AR), to achieve therapeutic effect by suppressing glutaminolysis. Eventually the tumor cells switch to the expression of glutaminase C (GAC), an androgen-independent GLS1 isoform with more potent enzymatic activity, under the androgen-deprived condition. This switch leads to increased glutamine utilization, hyperproliferation, and aggressive behavior of tumor cells. Pharmacological inhibition or RNA interference of GAC shows better treatment effect for castration-resistant PCa than for hormone-sensitive PCa in vitro and in vivo. In summary, we have identified a metabolic function of AR action in PCa and discovered that the GLS1 isoform switch is one of the key mechanisms in therapeutic resistance and disease progression.


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Antagonistas de Androgênios/farmacologia , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos/genética , Glutaminase/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/tratamento farmacológico , Receptores Androgênicos/metabolismo , Antagonistas de Androgênios/uso terapêutico , Animais , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Biologia Computacional , Progressão da Doença , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos/efeitos dos fármacos , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Glutaminase/metabolismo , Glutamina/metabolismo , Humanos , Isoenzimas/genética , Isoenzimas/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Próstata/patologia , Neoplasias da Próstata/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Análise Serial de Tecidos , Ensaios Antitumorais Modelo de Xenoenxerto
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BMC Surg ; 24(1): 59, 2024 Feb 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38365668

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OBJECTIVE: To identify the predictors for the achievement of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in functional status among elderly patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) undergoing lumbar decompression and fusion surgery. METHODS: Patients who underwent lumbar surgery for DLSS and had a minimum of 1-year follow-up were included. The MCID achievement threshold for the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was set at 12.8. General patient information and the morphology of lumbar paraspinal muscles were evaluated using comparative analysis to identify influencing factors. Multiple regression models were employed to identify predictors associated with MCID achievement. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to determine the optimal cut-off values for predicting functional recovery. RESULTS: A total of 126 patients (46 males, 80 females; mean age 73.0 ± 5.9 years) were included. The overall rate of MCID achievement was 74.6%. Patients who achieved MCID had significantly higher psoas major muscle attenuation (43.55 vs. 39.23, p < 0.001) and preoperative ODI (51.5 vs. 41.6, p < 0.001). Logistic regression showed that elevated psoas major muscle attenuation (p = 0.001) and high preoperative ODI scores (p = 0.001) were independent MCID predictors. The optimal cut-off values for predicting MCID achievement were found to be 40.46 Hounsfield Units for psoas major muscle attenuation and 48.14% for preoperative ODI. CONCLUSION: Preoperative psoas major muscle attenuation and preoperative ODI were reliable predictors of achieving MCID in geriatric patients undergoing lumbar decompression and fusion surgery. These findings offer valuable insights for predicting surgical outcomes and guiding clinical decision-making in elderly patients.


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Fusão Vertebral , Estenose Espinal , Masculino , Feminino , Humanos , Idoso , Resultado do Tratamento , Estenose Espinal/cirurgia , Diferença Mínima Clinicamente Importante , Estado Funcional , Descompressão , Vértebras Lombares/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Inorg Chem ; 62(4): 1377-1382, 2023 Jan 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36657984

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An alkene-bridged thioether ligand (L) was designed and used for its first study within a polyoxometalate (POM) hybrid system, and a POM-based copper(I)-alkene compound [(CuIL)2(PVMoVI12O40)]·(CuIL) (1) was isolated and characterized by X-ray crystallography. A unique alkene-coordinating N(η2-C═C)N mode of L is observed, and the Cu centers are captured by σ2,π-L in a pocket fashion, giving birth to discrete [CuIL]+ cations and [(CuIL)2(PVMoVI12)]- anions. The ionic crystal exhibits solubility in aprotic polar solvents, and the electrospray ionization mass spectrometry is used to explore the nature of species present in the solution. It is found that the whole cluster [PVMoVI12]3- is completely present, and all the main peaks can be assigned to different charged fragments of the same parent cluster.

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J Dairy Sci ; 105(4): 2895-2907, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35181133

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Salmonella, as a common foodborne pathogen in dairy products, poses a great threat to human health. We studied a new detection method based on quantum dots (QD). A fluorescent biosensor with multiple fluorescent signal amplification based on a streptavidin (SA) biotin system and the polyamino linear polymer poly-l-lysine (PLL) were established to detect Salmonella in milk. First, Salmonella was captured on a black 96-well plate with paired Salmonella mAb to form a double-antibody sandwich. Second, SA was immobilized on biotin-modified mAb by SA-biotin specific bond. Then, the biotin-modified polylysine (BT-PLL) was bound on SA and specifically bonded again through the SA-biotin system. Finally, water-soluble CdSe/ZnS QD-labeled SA was added to a black 96-well plate for covalent coupling with BT-PLL. The fluorescent signal was amplified in a dendritic manner by the layer-by-layer overlap of SA and biotin and the covalent coupling of biotinylated PLL. Under optimal conditions, the detection limit was 4.9 × 103 cfu/mL in PBS. The detection limit was 10 times better than that of the conventional sandwich ELISA. In addition, the proposed biosensor was well specific and could be used for detecting Salmonella in milk samples.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Pontos Quânticos , Animais , Técnicas Biossensoriais/veterinária , Biotina/química , Leite , Polilisina , Salmonella , Estreptavidina/química
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Int J Mol Sci ; 23(21)2022 Nov 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36362304

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All aspects of prostate cancer evolution are closely related to androgen levels and the status of the androgen receptor (AR). Almost all treatments target androgen metabolism pathways and AR, from castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC) to castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Alterations in androgen metabolism and its response are one of the main reasons for prostate cancer drug resistance. In this review, we will introduce androgen metabolism, including how the androgen was synthesized, consumed, and responded to in healthy people and prostate cancer patients, and discuss how these alterations in androgen metabolism contribute to the resistance to anti-androgen therapy.


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Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração , Masculino , Humanos , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/metabolismo , Receptores Androgênicos/metabolismo , Androgênios/metabolismo , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos , Próstata/metabolismo
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Int J Mol Sci ; 23(23)2022 Dec 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36499538

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ICE1, a regulator of the cold-inducible transcriptome and freezing tolerance, is currently widely believed to be involved in plant resistance to cold stress. In this study, CfICE1 from Cryptomeria fortunei was transformed into poplar. Physiological indicators of transgenic, empty vector and wild-type poplar after abiotic stress (cold, drought and salt) were determined. Transgenic lines had a higher chlorophyll content, antioxidant enzyme activity and soluble protein content, as well as a lower malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide content. The ultrastructure of the plant was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and after stress, the cell structure of the transgenic line was more complete than that of the wild type. CfICE1 was upregulated in transgenic poplar trees after abiotic stress (cold, drought and salt). The CfICE1 transgenic plants improved plant resistance by regulating the CBF gene of poplar under cold and salt stress. In terms of plant responses to abiotic stress, this study showed that overexpression of CfICE1 improved the cold, drought and salt tolerance of poplars.


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Cryptomeria , Populus , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas , Cryptomeria/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Populus/metabolismo , Secas , Estresse Salino , Plantas Geneticamente Modificadas/metabolismo , Estresse Fisiológico/genética
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Med Res Rev ; 41(3): 1812-1834, 2021 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33377531

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Nowadays, human microbiome research is rapidly growing and emerging evidence has witnessed the critical role that oral microbiome plays in the process of human health and disease. Oral microbial dysbiosis has been confirmed as a contributory cause for diseases in multiple body systems, ranging from the oral cavity to the gastrointestinal, endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, and even nervous system. As research progressing, oral microbiome-based diagnosis and therapy are proposed and applied, which may represent potential drug targets in systemic diseases. Recent studies have uncovered the possible association between periodontal disease and prostatic disease, suggesting new prevention and therapeutic treatment for the disease by targeting periodontal pathogens. Thus, we performed this review to first explore the association between the oral microbiome and prostatic disease, according to current knowledge based on published articles, and then mainly focus on the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms and the potential prevention and treatment derived from these mechanistic studies.


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Microbiota , Doenças Prostáticas , Neoplasias da Próstata , Humanos , Masculino
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Planta ; 254(2): 31, 2021 Jul 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34283297

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MAIN CONCLUSION: Comparative analysis of miRNAs and their gene targets between the evergreen and yellowish-brown Cryptomeria fortunei phenotypes in cold winters suggests a possible role of miRNA-regulated pathways in needle color. Cryptomeria fortunei (Chinese cedar) is a conifer tree of considerable economic, ornamental and ecological importance. Despite the evergreen nature of C. fortunei, most needles turn yellowish- or reddish-brown in winter. The roles of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating pigment biosynthesis in color-leafed plants have been widely investigated. However, whether or not an miRNA-mediated staged discoloration mechanism exists in evergreen C. fortunei is currently unknown. In this study, we deciphered the microRNAs landscape in overwintering C. fortunei needles using high-throughput sequencing. A total of 517 known and 212 novel miRNA mature/star sequences, including 233 differentially expressed miRNAs, were identified. Based on integrated transcriptome and miRNA analysis, 2702 target unigenes of the miRNAs were predicted and these targets were significantly enriched in pigment-related biosynthesis pathways. A miRNA-target pigment biosynthesis regulatory network was then constructed, and its module miRNA (ath-miR858b, aly-miR858-3p, cme-miR828 and novel33_mature)-MYBs (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog) appeared to be a key factor regulating needle discoloration in C. fortunei. These miRNA-MYBs were further confirmed by degradome sequencing. Overall, these findings provide new insight into the posttranscriptional regulatory mechanism of leaf/needle discoloration in gymnosperms and may contribute to the miRNA-mediated genetic improvement of evergreen C. fortunei needles.


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Cryptomeria , MicroRNAs , China , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala , MicroRNAs/genética , Agulhas , RNA de Plantas/genética , Árvores/genética
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Int J Mol Sci ; 22(14)2021 Jul 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34298866

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MicroRNA (miRNA) expression analysis is very important for investigating its functions. To date, no research on reference genes (RGs) for miRNAs in gymnosperms, including Cryptomeria fortunei, has been reported. Here, ten miRNAs (i.e., pab-miR159a, cln-miR162, cas-miR166d, pab-miR395b, ppt-miR894, cln-miR6725, novel1, novel6, novel14 and novel16) and three common RGs (U6, 5S and 18S) were selected as candidate RGs. qRT-PCR was used to analyse their expressions in C. fortunei under various experimental conditions, including multiple stresses (cold, heat, drought, salt, abscisic acid and gibberellin) and in various tissues (roots, stems, tender needles, cones and seeds). Four algorithms (delta Ct, geNorm, NormFinder and BestKeeper) were employed to assess the stability of candidate RG expression; the geometric mean and RefFinder program were used to comprehensively evaluate RG stability. According to the results, novel16, cln-miR6725, novel1 and U6 were the most stable RGs for studying C. fortunei miRNA expression. In addition, the expression of three target miRNAs (aly-miR164c-5p, aly-miR168a-5p and smo-miR396) was examined to verify that the selected RGs are suitable for miRNA expression normalisation. This study may aid further investigations of miRNA expression/function in the response of C. fortunei to abiotic stress and provides an important basis for the standardisation of miRNA expression in other gymnosperm species.


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Cryptomeria/genética , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Estresse Fisiológico/genética , China , Secas , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica/métodos , Genes de Plantas/genética , RNA de Plantas/genética , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real/métodos , Padrões de Referência , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa/métodos
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Transfus Apher Sci ; 59(6): 102899, 2020 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32778523

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Riboflavin plus UV light pathogen reduction technology (RF-PRT) is an effective method for inactivating donor-derived leukocytes (DDLs) in blood components. Literature data have shown that reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased in lymphocytes after RF-PRT treatment. Sustained high levels of ROS may abolish the endogenous antioxidant system, leading to damage to proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, resulting in cell apoptosis. Nevertheless, whether riboflavin plus UV light can trigger leukocyte apoptosis remains obscure. In this study, a pool-and-split design, ABO/D-matched lymphocytes treated with RF-PRT or UV light or left untreated. After treatment, the level of ROS and intracellular calcium were measured in samples. Changes in the protein expression of cleaved PARP, Bax, and Bcl-2 and the activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were determined by immunoblot analysis or luminometer, respectively. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry. The effect of ROS on apoptosis was assessed. The RF-PRT treatment significantly augmented ROS production, intracellular calcium concentration. The pro-apoptotic proteins expression levels of Bax, but did not the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, were markedly increased after the RF-PRT treatment. Furthermore, the percentage of apoptotic cells was increased in RF-PRT-treated lymphocytes compared to UV-treated cells or untreated cells. Moreover, the inhibition of ROS generation partially neutralized the apoptosis effects of riboflavin plus UV treatment. These findings revealed that RF-PRT-treated lymphocytes significantly increase the proportion of apoptotic cells by promoting ROS generation delineation of the biochemical processes influenced by RF-PRT are a necessary step to provide novel insights into the riboflavin pathogen inactivation technology.


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Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Transfusão de Sangue/métodos , Linfócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Riboflavina/efeitos adversos , Raios Ultravioleta/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Riboflavina/farmacologia
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Mol Cancer ; 18(1): 11, 2019 01 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30657058

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BACKGROUND: MYCN amplification or N-Myc overexpression is found in approximately 40% NEPC and up to 20% CRPC patients. N-Myc has been demonstrated to drive disease progression and hormonal therapeutic resistance of NEPC/CRPC. Here, we aim to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying the N-Myc-driven therapeutic resistance and provide new therapeutic targets for those N-Myc overexpressed NEPC/CRPC. METHODS: N-Myc overexpressing stable cell lines for LNCaP and C4-2 were generated by lentivirus infection. ADT-induced senescence was measured by SA-ß-gal staining in LNCaP cells in vitro and in LNCaP xenograft tumors in vivo. Migration, cell proliferation and colony formation assays were used to measure the cellular response after overexpressing N-Myc or perturbing the miR-421/ATM pathway. CRISPR-Cas9 was used to knock out ATM in C4-2 cells and MTS cell viability assay was used to evaluate the drug sensitivity of N-Myc overexpressing C4-2 cells in response to Enzalutamide and ATM inhibitor Ku60019 respectively or in combination. RESULTS: N-Myc overexpression suppressed ATM expression through upregulating miR-421 in LNCaP cells. This suppression alleviated the ADT-induced senescence in vitro and in vivo. Surprisingly, N-Myc overexpression upregulated ATM expression in C4-2 cells and this upregulation promoted migration and invasion of prostate cancer cells. Further, the N-Myc-induced ATM upregulation in C4-2 cells rendered the cells resistance to Enzalutamide, and inhibition of ATM by CRISPR-Cas9 knockout or ATM inhibitor Ku60019 re-sensitized them to Enzalutamide. CONCLUSIONS: N-Myc differentially regulating miR-421/ATM pathway contributes to ADT resistance and Enzalutamide resistance development respectively. Combination treatment with ATM inhibitor re-sensitizes N-Myc overexpressed CRPC cells to Enzalutamide. Our findings would offer a potential combination therapeutic strategy using ATM kinase inhibitor and Enzalutamide for the treatment of a subset of mCRPC with N-Myc overexpression that accounts for up to 20% CRPC patients.


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Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia/metabolismo , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/genética , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Proteína Proto-Oncogênica N-Myc/biossíntese , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/genética , Animais , Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia/genética , Benzamidas , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Movimento Celular/genética , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/genética , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Sobrevivência Celular/genética , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos , Humanos , Masculino , Camundongos , MicroRNAs/genética , Morfolinas/farmacologia , Proteína Proto-Oncogênica N-Myc/genética , Proteína Proto-Oncogênica N-Myc/metabolismo , Nitrilas , Feniltioidantoína/análogos & derivados , Feniltioidantoína/farmacologia , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/patologia , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais , Tioxantenos/farmacologia , Regulação para Cima/efeitos dos fármacos , Regulação para Cima/genética , Ensaios Antitumorais Modelo de Xenoenxerto
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Mol Cancer ; 18(1): 107, 2019 Jun 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31217018

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Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported that name that appeared in published online version is incorrect. Aifeng Wang should be Aifen Wang. Corrected name is provided in the author group section above.

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Chemistry ; 23(59): 14723-14727, 2017 Oct 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28875516

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A new electron-deficient unit with a fused 5-membered heterocyclic ring was developed by replacing a cyclopenta-1,3-diene from electron-rich donor indacenodithiophene (IDT) with a cyclohepta-4,6-diene-1,3-diimde unit. The imide bridge endows dithienylbenzenebisimide (BBI) with a fixed planar configuration and low energy levels for both the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO; -6.24 eV) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbit (LUMO; -2.57 eV). Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) based on BBI polymers exhibit electron mobility up to 0.34 cm2 V-1 s-1 , which indicates that the BBI is a promising n-type building block for optoelectronics.

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Transfusion ; 57(3): 646-656, 2017 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27905125

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BACKGROUND: Riboflavin plus ultraviolet (UV) pathogen reduction technology (RF-PRT) is an effective method for inactivating the residual white blood cells (WBCs) in blood components. The RF-PRT system for platelets is known to activate many signaling pathways, including p38 and NF-κB. Nevertheless, proteomic studies in WBCs after riboflavin plus UV treatment requires further analysis. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: ABO/D-matched lymphocytes were pooled, split, and treated with RF-PRT or UV light or left untreated. After treatment, cell apoptosis was measured. In addition, cell proliferation and the cycle distribution were evaluated upon stimulation with phytohemagglutinin. The changes in the protein expression levels of growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible (GADD)45α, p38, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) were determined by Western blotting. The effect of GADD45α, p38, and JNK on apoptosis was assessed. RESULTS: RF-PRT significantly inhibited proliferation and induced G1 arrest in lymphocytes. Furthermore, the percentage of apoptotic cells was increased in RF-PRT-treated lymphocytes compared to UV-treated cells or untreated cells, associated with the up regulation of GADD45α expression. Consistent with these observations, the inhibition of GADD45α expression partially counteracted the effects of riboflavin plus UV treatment. The p38 and JNK signaling pathways were activated by GADD45α in RF-PRT-treated lymphocytes. CONCLUSIONS: These data revealed that RF-PRT effectively inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of lymphocytes by promoting GADD45α expression, which subsequently activates p38 and JNK signaling pathways.


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Apoptose , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/biossíntese , Desinfecção , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Linfócitos/metabolismo , Proteínas Nucleares/biossíntese , Riboflavina/farmacologia , Raios Ultravioleta , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Apoptose/efeitos da radiação , Feminino , Pontos de Checagem da Fase G1 do Ciclo Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Pontos de Checagem da Fase G1 do Ciclo Celular/efeitos da radiação , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos da radiação , Humanos , Proteínas Quinases JNK Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases/efeitos dos fármacos , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases/efeitos da radiação , Masculino , Proteínas Quinases p38 Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo
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J Clin Lab Anal ; 31(6)2017 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28133787

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BACKGROUND: The assessment of the coagulation status using thromboelastography (TEG) in Chinese population has less been reported. This study aimed to establish reliable reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in Chinese volunteers. METHODS: A total of 1681 Chinese adult individuals were recruited for this study. The reference individuals were stratified by gender and age, and the TEG values were measured on the basis of strict quality control. The 95% reference values were determined using nonparametric statistical methods. RESULTS: The sex-related 95% reference values were reaction time (R):4.2-8.7 minutes; clotting time (K): 1.2-3.2 minutes; alpha angle (α): 47.0-72.3 degree; maximum amplitude (MA): 49.1-70.5 mm for males, and R: 3.7-9.0 minutes; K: 1.0-3.2 minutes; α: 48.4-74.4 degree; MA: 46.8-72.4 mm for females. Also, the TEG parameters indicated a relatively more hypercoagulable profile in both female and elder groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study established the reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in the target Chinese population, which might provide a reference for both clinical and laboratory studies.


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Coagulação Sanguínea/efeitos dos fármacos , Caulim/farmacologia , Tromboelastografia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , China , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Valores de Referência , Tromboelastografia/métodos , Tromboelastografia/normas , Tromboelastografia/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto Jovem
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PLoS Genet ; 9(5): e1003505, 2013 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23696749

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ATM plays a critical role in cellular responses to DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). We describe a new ATM-mediated DSB-induced DNA damage response pathway involving microRNA (miRNA): irradiation (IR)-induced DSBs activate ATM, which leads to the downregulation of miR-335, a miRNA that targets CtIP, which is an important trigger of DNA end resection in homologous recombination repair (HRR). We demonstrate that CREB is responsible for a large portion of miR-335 expression by binding to the promoter region of miR-335. CREB binding is greatly reduced after IR, corroborating with previous studies that IR-activated ATM phosphorylates CREB to reduce its transcription activity. Overexpression of miR-335 in HeLa cells resulted in reduced CtIP levels and post-IR colony survival and BRCA1 foci formation. Further, in two patient-derived lymphoblastoid cell lines with decreased post-IR colony survival, a "radiosensitive" phenotype, we demonstrated elevated miR-335 expression, reduced CtIP levels, and reduced BRCA1 foci formation. Colony survival, BRCA1 foci, and CtIP levels were partially rescued by miRNA antisense AMO-miR-335 treatment. Taken together, these findings strongly suggest that an ATM-dependent CREB-miR-335-CtIP axis influences the selection of HRR for repair of certain DSB lesions.


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Proteínas de Transporte/genética , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/genética , Proteínas de Ligação a DNA/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Proteínas Nucleares/genética , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinases/genética , Reparo de DNA por Recombinação/genética , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/genética , Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia , Proteína BRCA1/genética , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Quebras de DNA de Cadeia Dupla/efeitos dos fármacos , Dano ao DNA/efeitos da radiação , Reparo do DNA/efeitos da radiação , Proteínas de Ligação a DNA/metabolismo , Regulação para Baixo/efeitos da radiação , Endodesoxirribonucleases , Expressão Gênica/efeitos da radiação , Células HeLa , Humanos , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinases/metabolismo , Reparo de DNA por Recombinação/efeitos da radiação , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/metabolismo
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Inorg Chem ; 53(24): 13042-8, 2014 Dec 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25454842

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It still remains a great challenge to design and construct framework-structured weak ferromagnets with large canting angle which is an effective approach for high performance magnets. According to the strategy of antisymmetric interaction causing spin canting, we report the design of four cobalt compounds, which were tested by X-ray single crystal diffraction, TGA, PXRD, and magnetic measurement. Single-crystal structure analysis reveals that compound 1 has a 2D structure, complex 2 has a 3,4-connected 3D framework, and complex 3 exhibits a 3D net structure with rare 3,5-connected 2-nodal ß-SnF2 topology and the solvent MeOH trapped in the 3D channels as guests. The magnetic property of 3 is spin canting just as designed, with TN about 4.0 K and large canting angle of 14.8°. Highly stable compound 3 sustains its framework in air for more than 12 months, in which the guest MeOH molecules can be replaced by water to form complex 4.

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