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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 678(Pt A): 226-239, 2025 Jan 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39197366

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This study delves into integrating single-atom catalysts with photothermal effect in peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based Fenton-like systems for enhanced pollutant degradation. A single-atom photothermal catalyst (Co/PMCNs) was designed using mesoporous carbon spheres as both a single-atom support and a photothermal material. Near-infrared (NIR) light was employed due to its superior thermal effect and penetration capacity in water. It was found that Co/PMCNs could generate surface-localized high temperatures for accelerating PMS activation and reducing energy gap of activation reactions, leading to improved degradation performance. Surface-localized high temperatures were demonstrated as key in distinguishing photothermal heating from external heat sources for PMS activation. Moreover, this system performed well across various operating conditions and water matrices, with Co/PMCNs showing promising recyclability. This study highlights the impact of surface-localized high temperatures on heterogeneous catalysis under NIR irradiation, and underscores the potential of integrating single-atom catalysts with photothermal effects into advanced oxidation processes for effective water pollution control.


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Antibacterianos , Ferro , Peróxidos , Propriedades de Superfície , Catálise , Peróxidos/química , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Ferro/química , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/química , Temperatura Alta , Processos Fotoquímicos , Poluentes Químicos da Água/química , Tamanho da Partícula , Raios Infravermelhos
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(19)2024 Oct 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39409494

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The accurate prediction of gas emissions has important guiding significance for the prevention and control of gas disasters in order to further improve the prediction accuracy of gas emissions in the mining face. According to the absolute gas emission monitoring data of the 1417 working face in a coal mine in Shaanxi Province, a GA-VMD-SSA-LSTM gas emission prediction model (GVSL) based on genetic algorithm (GA)-optimized variational mode decomposition (VMD) and sparrow search algorithm (SSA)-optimized long short-term memory (LSTM) is proposed. Firstly, a VMD evaluation standard for evaluating the amount of decomposition loss is proposed. Under this standard, the GA is used to find the optimal parameters of the VMD. Then, the SSA is used to optimize the key parameters of the LSTM to establish a GVSL prediction model. The model predicts each component and finally superimposes the prediction results for each component to obtain the final gas emission result. The results show that the accuracy of the evaluation indexes of the GVSL model and VMD-LSTM model, as well as the SSA-LSTM model and Gaussian process regression (GPR) model, are compared and analyzed horizontally and vertically under three scenarios with prediction sets of 121,94 and 57 groups. The GVSL model has the best prediction effect, and its fitting degree R2 values are 0.95, 0.96, and 0.99, which confirms the effectiveness of the proposed GVSL model for the time series prediction of gas emission in the mining face.

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BMC Pulm Med ; 24(1): 520, 2024 Oct 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39425165

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BACKGROUND: Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at higher risk of developing pulmonary infection (PI), and plasma fibrinogen level may be an independent risk factor for PI. However, the relationship between fibrinogen level and PI incidence in the SCI population remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the association between plasma fibrinogen level and the occurrence of PI among SCI patients. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 576 SCI patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Medicine Department between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021. Following exclusions, 491 patients were included in the final analysis, with 139 PI cases identified. RESULTS: Surgery, level of injury and chest comorbidities were covariates in the relationship between fibrinogen level and PI incidence. Other identified potential risk factors for PI included age, D-dimer level, urinary tract infections (UTI), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), anticoagulant therapy, injury mechanism, and the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) grades. After adjusting for these factors, we found that for every 1 g/L increase in fibrinogen level, the risk of developing PI increased by 18% (HR = 1.18, P = 0.011), and indicating a positive linear relationship between fibrinogen level and PI incidence. CONCLUSION: Plasma fibrinogen was an independent risk factor for PI in patients with SCI, especially for AIS-B and C grades. Proactive management of fibrinogen level after admission to rehabilitation medicine department could be crucial in reducing the incidence of PI in this vulnerable population. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.


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Fibrinogênio , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fibrinogênio/análise , Fibrinogênio/metabolismo , Feminino , Masculino , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/complicações , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/sangue , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/epidemiologia , Fatores de Risco , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Incidência , Adulto , Idoso , Infecções Respiratórias/epidemiologia , Infecções Respiratórias/complicações , Infecções Respiratórias/sangue
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Elife ; 122024 Oct 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39365728

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Mutations in the well-known Myostatin (MSTN) produce a 'double-muscle' phenotype, which makes it commercially invaluable for improving livestock meat production and providing high-quality protein for humans. However, mutations at different loci of the MSTN often produce a variety of different phenotypes. In the current study, we increased the delivery ratio of Cas9 mRNA to sgRNA from the traditional 1:2 to 1:10, which improves the efficiency of the homozygous mutation of biallelic gene. Here, a MSTNDel73C mutation with FGF5 knockout sheep, in which the MSTN and FGF5 dual-gene biallelic homozygous mutations were produced via the deletion of 3-base pairs of AGC in the third exon of MSTN, resulting in cysteine-depleted at amino acid position 73, and the FGF5 double allele mutation led to inactivation of FGF5 gene. The MSTNDel73C mutation with FGF5 knockout sheep highlights a dominant 'double-muscle' phenotype, which can be stably inherited. Both F0 and F1 generation mutants highlight the excellent trait of high-yield meat with a smaller cross-sectional area and higher number of muscle fibers per unit area. Mechanistically, the MSTNDel73C mutation with FGF5 knockout mediated the activation of FOSL1 via the MEK-ERK-FOSL1 axis. The activated FOSL1 promotes skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation and inhibits myogenic differentiation by inhibiting the expression of MyoD1, and resulting in smaller myotubes. In addition, activated ERK1/2 may inhibit the secondary fusion of myotubes by Ca2+-dependent CaMKII activation pathway, leading to myoblasts fusion to form smaller myotubes.


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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Fator 5 de Crescimento de Fibroblastos , Miostatina , Animais , Miostatina/genética , Miostatina/metabolismo , Ovinos , Fator 5 de Crescimento de Fibroblastos/genética , Fator 5 de Crescimento de Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Fibras Musculares Esqueléticas/metabolismo , Fibras Musculares Esqueléticas/patologia , Mutação , Técnicas de Inativação de Genes , Hiperplasia/genética , Músculo Esquelético/metabolismo , Músculo Esquelético/patologia
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Parasit Vectors ; 17(1): 418, 2024 Oct 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39369224

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BACKGROUND: The effects of low temperatures on parasitic wasps are crucial for maintaining farmland biodiversity and enhancing biological control, especially given the implications of global warming and frequent extreme cold events. METHODS: We studied the effects of different low temperatures (-8 ± 1 °C, -4 ± 1 °C, 0 ± 1 °C, 4 ± 1 °C, and 8 ± 1 °C) on the mating frequency and duration of male adults of Trichopria drosophilae and the number of pupae beaten by female adults, and constructed the age-stage two-sex life table of T. drosophilae. RESULTS: This study found that male T. drosophilae adults exposed to low temperatures for 12 h significantly altered their mating behavior, peaking between 15:00 and 17:00. As the temperature dropped during the exposure, both the mating frequency of T. drosophilae and the duration of pupal beating were affected. The survival rate of female adults dropped from 39.55% at 8 °C to just 21.17% at -8 °C. Low-temperature treatment shortened the development period and lifespan for T. drosophilae adults. They developed 4.71 days faster and had a total lifespan that was 10.66 days shorter than those in the control group after being exposed to -8 °C. Furthermore, the average number of eggs laid by females at -8 °C was 4.46 less than that at 8 °C and 6.16 less than that in the control group, which laid an average of 21.55 eggs. The net reproductive rate (R0) of T. drosophilae decreased with lower temperatures, reaching a low of 23.64 at -8 °C. Conversely, the intrinsic growth rate (rm) actually increased as temperatures dropped, with the lowest value being 0.21 at -8 °C. CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate that short-term exposure to low temperatures hampers the growth and population increase of T. drosophilae, thereby reducing their effectiveness as biological control agents.


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Temperatura Baixa , Tábuas de Vida , Pupa , Vespas , Animais , Masculino , Feminino , Vespas/fisiologia , Vespas/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Pupa/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Pupa/fisiologia , Comportamento Sexual Animal , Controle Biológico de Vetores/métodos , Longevidade
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ACS Nano ; 18(43): 29337-29379, 2024 Oct 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39401392

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Catalysis stands as an indispensable cornerstone of modern society, underpinning the production of over 80% of manufactured goods and driving over 90% of industrial chemical processes. As the demand for more efficient and sustainable processes grows, better catalysts are needed. Understanding the working principles of catalysts is key, and over the last 50 years, surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) has become essential. Discovered in 1974, SERS has evolved into a mature and powerful analytical tool, transforming the way in which we detect molecules across disciplines. In catalysis, SERS has enabled insights into dynamic surface phenomena, facilitating the monitoring of the catalyst structure, adsorbate interactions, and reaction kinetics at very high spatial and temporal resolutions. This review explores the achievements as well as the future potential of SERS in the field of catalysis and energy conversion, thereby highlighting its role in advancing these critical areas of research.

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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; : e2407092, 2024 Sep 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39319636

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The incorporation of defects and cocatalysts is known to be effective in improving photocatalytic activity, yet their coupled contribution to the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution process has not been well-explored. In this study, We demonstrate that the incorporation of S vacancies and NiSe can contribute to the improvement of charge separation efficiency via the formation of a strong electric field within the bulk ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) and on its surface. More importantly, We also demonstrate that the synergy of S vacancies and NiSe benefits the overall hydrogen evolution activity by facilitating the H2O adsorption and dissociation process. This is particularly important for hydrogen evolution taking place under alkaline conditions where the proton concentration is low, allowing ZISv-NiSe (containing abundant S vacancies) to outperform ZIS-NiSe under alkaline conditions. In contrast, under acid conditions, since there are already sufficient amounts of protons available for reaction, the hydrogen evolution activity became governed by the hydrogen adsorption/desorption process rather than the H2O dissociation process. This leads to ZIS-NiSe exhibiting higher activity than ZISv-NiSe due to its more favorable hydrogen adsorption energy. The findings thus provide insights into how defect and cocatalyst modification strategies can be tailor-made to improve hydrogen evolution activity under different pH conditions.

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World J Surg Oncol ; 22(1): 257, 2024 Sep 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39342280

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BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of da Vinci robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for the treatment of patients with mediastinal tumors of different body mass indices (BMI). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was used to collect 260 patients with mediastinal tumors admitted to three medical centers in China from December 2020 to March 2024. These patients underwent mediastinal tumor resection by RATS (n = 125) or VATS (n = 135). Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed for the both groups, and further, the patients were divided into the N-BMI group (18.5 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2) and the H-BMI group (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) based on their BMI to compare patients' surgery-related information. RESULTS: The RATS group had more advantages than the VATS group in terms of intraoperative blood loss, total postoperative drainage, postoperative drainage time, and postoperative hospital stay. As for hospitalization costs, the VATS group was more advantageous. In the H-BMI group, subgroup analysis showed a statistically significant difference in shorter operative time and lower incidence of postoperative complications in the RATS group. CONCLUSION: RATS has technical and short-term efficacy advantages in comparison with VATS, although it has the drawback of high costs associated with the treatment of mediastinal tumors. In the patients with mediastinal tumors of H-BMI, RATS can achieve better short-term outcomes and safety, especially in the reduction of the incidence of postoperative complications.


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Índice de Massa Corporal , Neoplasias do Mediastino , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Pontuação de Propensão , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos , Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias do Mediastino/cirurgia , Neoplasias do Mediastino/patologia , Feminino , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/métodos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/economia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida/métodos , Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida/instrumentação , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Adulto , Seguimentos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Prognóstico , Duração da Cirurgia , Idoso
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J Econ Entomol ; 2024 Sep 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39316688

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Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), a major pest that can adversely affect economies and agriculture globally, is particularly sensitive to climate change-induced temperature fluctuations, which can intensify its outbreaks. Orius similis Zheng, a primary natural predator of B. tabaci, also experiences temperature-related effects that influence its biocontrol efficacy. Thus, understanding the response of O. similis to temperature changes is pivotal for optimizing its biocontrol potential. Herein, our investigations showed that the functional response of O. similis to both high- and low-instar nymphs of B. tabaci adheres to the type II model at temperatures of 19, 22, 25, 28, and 31 °C. At 28 °C, O. similis exhibits the highest instantaneous attack rate (high-instar: 1.1580, low-instar: 1.2112), and the shortest handling time per prey (high-instar: 0.0218, low-instar: 0.0191). The efficacy of O. similis in controlling B. tabaci nymphs follows the sequence: 28 °C > 25 °C > 31 °C > 22 °C > 19 °C. Additionally, search efficiency inversely correlates with prey density. Simulations using the Hessell-Varley interference model indicate that increased density of O. similis under any temperature condition leads to reduced predation rates. Moreover, O. similis shows a predation preference for low-instar nymphs of B. tabaci, with higher predation level observed at the same temperature. In conclusion, for effective control of B. tabaci in field releases, O. similis should be optimally released at temperatures between 25 and 28 °C to preferably target the egg or early nymph stages of B. tabaci and determining the appropriate number of O. similis is important to minimize interference among individuals and enhance biocontrol efficacy.

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Chem Asian J ; : e202400901, 2024 Sep 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39240110

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To take the pronounced issue of recombination among photogenerated electrons and holes in the photocatalytic reaction, we report a WC/CaIn2S4 Schottky heterojunction photocatalyst using a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method and applied it for the enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction in photocatalysis. A stable Schottky energy barrier can be formed by closely connecting the metal-like WC with the n-type semiconductor CaIn2S4, accelerating the migration of photogenerated carriers. Meanwhile, WC can lower the overpotential for hydrogen evolution, leading to a notable enhancement in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate. The hydrogen evolution rate of the optimal WC/CaIn2S4 Schottky heterojunction photocatalyst WCIS1:1 was approximately 2.3 times higher than that of Pt-loaded photocatalyst CIS+Pt. This study delves into the application significance of the Schottky heterojunction principle in the photocatalytic hydrogen production reaction. Furthermore, this study provides a novel approach to replacing noble metal Pt with metal-like WC in the field of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

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Chem Soc Rev ; 53(19): 9954, 2024 Sep 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39292144

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Correction for 'Recent progress in SERS monitoring of photocatalytic reactions' by Xinlu Zheng et al., Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53, 656-683, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CS00462G.

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World J Gastrointest Surg ; 16(8): 2494-2502, 2024 Aug 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39220067

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BACKGROUND: Perianal fistulas pose dual challenges to Crohn's disease (CD) patients. Low patient compliance due to the complexity of existing examination methods plagues the treatment and follow-up management of perianal CD. AIM: To determine the accuracy of endoanal ultrasound (EUS) and shear wave elastography (SWE) for evaluating perianal fistulizing CD (PFCD) activity. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study. A total of 67 patients from August 2022 to December 2023 diagnosed with CD were divided into three groups: Non-anal fistula group (n = 23), low-activity perianal fistulas [n = 19, perianal disease activity index (PDAI) ≤ 4], high-activity perianal fistulas (n = 25, PDAI > 4) based on the PDAI. All patients underwent assessments including EUS + SWE, pelvic magnetic resonance [pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)], C-reactive protein, fecal calprotectin, CD activity index, PDAI. RESULTS: The percentage of fistulas indicated by pelvic MRI and EUS was consistent at 82%, and there was good consistency in the classification of perianal fistulas (Kappa = 0.752, P < 0.001). Significant differences were observed in the blood flow Limberg score (χ 2 = 8.903, P < 0.05) and shear wave velocity (t = 2.467, P < 0.05) between group 2 and 3. Shear wave velocity showed a strong negative correlation with magnetic resonance novel index for fistula imaging in CD (Magnifi-CD) score (r = -0.676, P < 0.001), a weak negative correlation with the PDAI score (r = -0.386, P < 0.05), and a weak correlation between the Limberg score and the PDAI score (r = 0.368, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: EUS combined with SWE offers a superior method for detecting and quantitating the activity of perianal fistulas in CD patients. It may be the ideal tool to assess PFCD activity objectively for management strategies.

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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(44): e202409160, 2024 Oct 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39113640

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Flexible and high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), coupled with low cost and safe, are considered as one of the most promising energy storage candidates for wearable electronics. Hydrogel electrolytes present a compelling alternative to liquid electrolytes due to their remarkable flexibility and clear advantages in mitigating parasitic side reactions. However, hydrogel electrolytes suffer from poor mechanical properties and interfacial chemistry, which limits them to suppressed performance levels in flexible ZIBs, especially under harsh mechanical strains. Herein, a bio-inspired multifunctional hydrogel electrolyte network (polyacrylamide (PAM)/trehalose) with improved mechanical and adhesive properties was developed via a simple trehalose network-repairing strategy to stabilize the interfacial chemistry for dendrite-free and long-life flexible ZIBs. As a result, the trehalose-modified PAM hydrogel exhibits a superior strength and stretchability up to 100 kPa and 5338 %, respectively, as well as strong adhesive properties to various substrates. Also, the PAM/trehalose hydrogel electrolyte provides superior anti-corrosion capability for Zn anode and regulates Zn nucleation/growth, resulting in achieving a high Coulombic efficiency of 98.8 %, and long-term stability over 2400 h. Importantly, the flexible Zn//MnO2 pouch cell exhibits excellent cycling performance under different bending conditions, which offers a great potential in flexible energy-related applications and beyond.

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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(35): 19505-19516, 2024 Sep 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39177123

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Selenomethionine (SeMet) is an important nutrient, but its role in milk synthesis and the GPCR related to SeMet sensing is still largely unknown. Here, we determined the dose-dependent role of SeMet on milk protein and fat synthesis and proliferation of mammary epithelial cells (MECs), and we also uncovered the GPCR-mediating SeMet function. At 24 h postdelivery, lactating mother mice were fed a maintenance diet supplemented with 0, 5, 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg SeMet, and the feeding process lasted for 18 days. The 10 mg/kg group had the best increase in milk production, weight gain of offspring mice, and mammary gland weight and acinar size, whereas a higher concentration of SeMet gradually decreased the weight gain of the offspring mice and showed toxic effects. Transcriptome sequencing was performed to find the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the mammary gland tissues of mother mice in the 10 mg/kg SeMet treatment group and the control group. A total of 258 DEGs were screened out, including 82 highly expressed genes including GPR37 and 176 lowly expressed genes. SeMet increased milk protein and fat synthesis in HC11 cells and cell proliferation, mTOR and S6K1 phosphorylation, and expression of GPR37 in a dose-dependent manner. GPR37 knockdown decreased milk protein and fat synthesis in HC11 cells and cell proliferation and blocked SeMet stimulation on mTOR and S6K1 phosphorylation. Taken together, our data demonstrate that SeMet can promote milk protein and fat synthesis and proliferation of MECs and functions through the GPR37-mTOR-S6K1 signaling pathway.


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Proliferação de Células , Células Epiteliais , Glândulas Mamárias Animais , Proteínas do Leite , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G , Selenometionina , Transdução de Sinais , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR , Animais , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/metabolismo , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/genética , Feminino , Camundongos , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/genética , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/metabolismo , Células Epiteliais/metabolismo , Células Epiteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Selenometionina/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Glândulas Mamárias Animais/metabolismo , Glândulas Mamárias Animais/efeitos dos fármacos , Glândulas Mamárias Animais/citologia , Proteínas do Leite/metabolismo , Lactação , Humanos , Proteínas Quinases S6 Ribossômicas 90-kDa
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; : e202412308, 2024 Aug 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39129646

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Light-driven dry reforming of methane is a promising and mild route to convert two greenhouse gas into valuable syngas. However, developing facile strategy to atomically-precise regulate the active sites and realize balanced and stable syngas production is still challenging. Herein, we developed a spatial confinement approach to precisely control over platinum species on TiO2 surfaces, from single atoms to nanoclusters. The configuration comprising single atoms and sub-nanoclusters engenders pronounced electronic metal-support interactions, with resultant interfacial states prompting surface charge rearrangement. The unique geometric and electronic properties of these atom-cluster assemblies facilitate effective activation of CH4 and CO2, accelerating intermediate coupling and minimizing side reactions. Our catalyst exhibits an outstanding syngas generation rate of 34.41 mol gPt -1 h-1 with superior durability, displaying high apparent quantum yield of 9.1 % at 365 nm and turnover frequency of 1289 h-1. This work provides insightful understanding for exploring more multi-molecule systems at an atomic scale.

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World J Gastroenterol ; 30(31): 3668-3679, 2024 Aug 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39193001

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BACKGROUND: Gut microbiota (GM) affects the progression and response to treatment in liver diseases. The GM composition is diverse and associated with different etiologies of liver diseases. Notably, alterations in GM alterations are observed in patients with portal hypertension (PH) secondary to cirrhosis, with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection being a major cause of cirrhosis in China. Thus, understanding the role of GM alterations in patients with HBV infection-related PH is essential. AIM: To evaluate GM alterations in patients with HBV-related PH after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement. METHODS: This was a prospective, observational clinical study. There were 30 patients (with a 100% technical success rate) recruited in the present study. Patients with esophagogastric variceal bleeding due to HBV infection-associated PH who underwent TIPS were enrolled. Stool samples were obtained before and one month after TIPS treatment, and GM was analyzed using 16S ribosomal RNA amplicon sequencing. RESULTS: One month after TIPS placement, 8 patients developed hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and were assigned to the HE group; the other 22 patients were assigned to the non-HE group. There was no substantial disparity in the abundance of GM at the phylum level between the two groups, regardless of TIPS treatment (all, P > 0.05). However, following TIPS placement, the following results were observed: (1) The abundance of Haemophilus and Eggerthella increased, whereas that of Anaerostipes, Dialister, Butyricicoccus, and Oscillospira declined in the HE group; (2) The richness of Eggerthella, Streptococcus, and Bilophila increased, whereas that of Roseburia and Ruminococcus decreased in the non-HE group; and (3) Members from the pathogenic genus Morganella appeared in the HE group but not in the non-HE group. CONCLUSION: Intestinal microbiota-related synergism may predict the risk of HE following TIPS placement in patients with HBV-related PH. Prophylactic microbiome therapies may be useful for preventing and treating HE after TIPS placement.


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Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Encefalopatia Hepática , Vírus da Hepatite B , Hipertensão Portal , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática , Humanos , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática/efeitos adversos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Hipertensão Portal/etiologia , Hipertensão Portal/diagnóstico , Hipertensão Portal/microbiologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Encefalopatia Hepática/etiologia , Adulto , Vírus da Hepatite B/isolamento & purificação , Fezes/microbiologia , Cirrose Hepática/virologia , Cirrose Hepática/microbiologia , Cirrose Hepática/cirurgia , China/epidemiologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Hepatite B/complicações , Hepatite B/diagnóstico , Hepatite B/virologia , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/etiologia , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/diagnóstico , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/microbiologia , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/virologia , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/etiologia , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , Disbiose/etiologia , Idoso , Bactérias/isolamento & purificação , Bactérias/genética
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 277(Pt 4): 134330, 2024 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39089550

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients have an increased susceptibility to coronary heart disease (CHD) due to dysregulated lipid deposition. We conducted a comprehensive investigation to gain insights into the specific roles of Apolipoprotein B-100 (APOB-100) in the development of CHD in patients suffering from SCI. First, we established an SCI rat model through semitransection. APOB-100 expression in plasma exosomes obtained from patients were determined. Subsequently, we found APOB-100 affected macrophage polarization when treating co-cultured neurons/macrophages lacking Sortilin with extracellular vesicles derived from SCI rats, where APOB-100 co-immunoprecipitated with Sortilin. Moreover, APOB-100 upregulation reduced neuronal cell viability and triggered apoptosis by upregulating Sortilin, leading to a decline in the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) scale, exacerbation of neuron injury, increased macrophage infiltration, and elevated blood lipid-related indicators in SCI rats, which could be reversed by silencing Sortilin. In conclusion, APOB-100 from post-SCI patients' extracellular vesicles upregulates Sortilin, thereby endangering those patients to CHD.


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Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transporte Vesicular , Apolipoproteína B-100 , Doença das Coronárias , Vesículas Extracelulares , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal , Animais , Apolipoproteína B-100/metabolismo , Humanos , Vesículas Extracelulares/metabolismo , Ratos , Doença das Coronárias/metabolismo , Doença das Coronárias/patologia , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/metabolismo , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/patologia , Masculino , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transporte Vesicular/metabolismo , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transporte Vesicular/genética , Neurônios/metabolismo , Feminino , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Apoptose , Ratos Sprague-Dawley
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Emerg Microbes Infect ; 13(1): 2396875, 2024 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39178194

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We administered a questionnaire to participants who received different vaccination regimens to evaluate the effectiveness of Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccines. The results showed that administration of intramuscular Ad5-nCoV provided 21.32% more protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection than that of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine in people who had received only one type of COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, aerosolized Ad5-nCoV exhibited good protection, whether it was administered as a homologous booster to people vaccinated with the intramuscular Ad5-nCoV or as a heterologous booster to people vaccinated with inactivated COVID-19 vaccines. Our research indicates that Ad5-nCoV is an effective booster. This finding supports the future selection of COVID-19 immunization strategies.


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Vacinas contra COVID-19 , COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados , Humanos , Vacinas contra COVID-19/administração & dosagem , Vacinas contra COVID-19/imunologia , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/epidemiologia , China/epidemiologia , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados/administração & dosagem , Vacinas de Produtos Inativados/imunologia , SARS-CoV-2/imunologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Masculino , Adulto , Feminino , Imunização Secundária , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Vacinação , Idoso , Eficácia de Vacinas , Aerossóis , Adulto Jovem , Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , Anticorpos Antivirais/imunologia
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Langmuir ; 40(35): 18683-18694, 2024 Sep 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39161116

RESUMO

Roxarsone (ROX) is the main form of arsenic pollution in the world, and developing effective methods for its elimination is beneficial to human health and the ecological environment. Herein, we report glutaraldehyde cross-linked chitosan-encapsulated CoCe-LDH (layered double hydroxides) as an outstanding catalyst for the advanced oxidation of ROX and the efficient adsorption of inorganic arsenic. 100% of ROX and more than 98.5% of As(III)/As(V) were eliminated, and over 99.3% of remaining inorganic arsenic was oxidized to low-toxicity As(V) in the peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation system, and some specific properties of LDH are considered the main reasons. The hierarchical anion exchange has been confirmed to be beneficial for constructing a high-concentration PMS interlayer microenvironment. The unique reverse electron transfer process induced 100% selective production of singlet oxygen. This work not only develops an advanced ROX removal method but also provides a new understanding of the LDH-based advanced oxidation process.

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