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J Org Chem ; 89(1): 784-792, 2024 Jan 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38096498

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A novel methodology for the synthesis of indanone derivates has been developed. The palladium-catalyzed annulation reaction of o-bromobenzaldehydes with norbornene derivatives is achieved through extremely concise reaction processes. The indanone skeleton was established directly via C-H activation of the aldehyde group under a mild reaction condition. This method is simple and practical, which simplified the traditional synthesis method for the rapid construction of indanone.

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J Org Chem ; 2024 Jun 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38917372

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A novel methodology for the synthesis of nitrones via palladium-catalyzed redox cross-coupling of nitro compounds and alcohols is established. The protocol is a mild, convenient, ligand-free, and scalable synthesis method that can be compatible with various nitro compounds and alcohols. Nitrone is a significant multifunctional platform synthon which can be synthesized directly and efficiently via this tactic from commercially available and cheap raw materials.

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J Nanobiotechnology ; 22(1): 242, 2024 May 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38735936

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BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional ultrathin Ti3C2 (MXene) nanosheets have gained significant attention in various biomedical applications. Although previous studies have described the accumulation and associated damage of Ti3C2 nanosheets in the testes and placenta. However, it is currently unclear whether Ti3C2 nanosheets can be translocated to the ovaries and cause ovarian damage, thereby impairing ovarian functions. RESULTS: We established a mouse model with different doses (1.25, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg bw/d) of Ti3C2 nanosheets injected intravenously for three days. We demonstrated that Ti3C2 nanosheets can enter the ovaries and were internalized by granulosa cells, leading to a decrease in the number of primary, secondary and antral follicles. Furthermore, the decrease in follicles is closely associated with higher levels of FSH and LH, as well as increased level of E2 and P4, and decreased level of T in mouse ovary. In further studies, we found that exposure toTi3C2 nanosheets increased the levels of Beclin1, ATG5, and the ratio of LC3II/Ι, leading to autophagy activation. Additionally, the level of P62 increased, resulting in autophagic flux blockade. Ti3C2 nanosheets can activate autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, with oxidative stress playing an important role in this process. Therefore, we chose the ovarian granulosa cell line (KGN cells) for in vitro validation of the impact of autophagy on the hormone secretion capability. The inhibition of autophagy initiation by 3-Methyladenine (3-MA) promoted smooth autophagic flow, thereby partially reduced the secretion of estradiol and progesterone by KGN cells; Whereas blocking autophagic flux by Rapamycin (RAPA) further exacerbated the secretion of estradiol and progesterone in cells. CONCLUSION: Ti3C2 nanosheet-induced increased secretion of hormones in the ovary is mediated through the activation of autophagy and impairment of autophagic flux, which disrupts normal follicular development. These results imply that autophagy dysfunction may be one of the underlying mechanisms of Ti3C2-induced damage to ovarian granulosa cells. Our findings further reveal the mechanism of female reproductive toxicity induced by Ti3C2 nanosheets.


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Autofagia , Células de la Granulosa , Nanoestructuras , Ovario , Titanio , Animales , Femenino , Autofagia/efectos de los fármacos , Titanio/toxicidad , Titanio/química , Titanio/farmacología , Ratones , Ovario/efectos de los fármacos , Ovario/metabolismo , Nanoestructuras/química , Células de la Granulosa/efectos de los fármacos , Células de la Granulosa/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas/metabolismo , Folículo Ovárico/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Ovárico/metabolismo , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-akt/metabolismo
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J Org Chem ; 88(13): 9026-9036, 2023 Jul 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37307498

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A concise and highly efficient synthesis method of direct esterification of aldehydes via Pd-catalyzed C-H bond activation of aldehyde group has been developed. The strategy avoids the preoxidation step of aldehyde or use of condensing agents in ester synthesis, which is not only applicable to various alcohols but also suitable for the esterification of phenolics which are usually difficult to be esterified. The methodology has the significant advantages of broad substrate scope, mild reaction conditions, and nonrequirement of additional oxidants.


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Aldehídos , Paladio , Aldehídos/química , Paladio/química , Esterificación , Alcoholes/química , Catálisis
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FASEB J ; 35(7): e21731, 2021 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34131963

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Successful embryo implantation requires well-functioning endometrial luminal epithelial cells to establish uterine receptivity. Inadequate uterine receptivity is responsible for approximately two thirds of implantation failures in humans. However, the regulatory mechanism governing this functional process remains largely unexplored. A previous study revealed that the expression of Rictor, the main member of mTORC2, in mouse epithelial cells is increased on the fourth day of gestation (D4). Here, we provide the first report of the involvement of Rictor in the regulation of endometrial receptivity. Rictor was conditionally ablated in the mouse endometrium using a progesterone receptor cre (PRcre ) mouse model. Loss of Rictor altered polarity remodeling and the Na+ channel protein of endometrial cells by mediating Rac-1/PAK1(pPAK1)/ERM(pERM) and Sgk1/pSgk1 signaling, respectively, ultimately resulting in impaired fertility. In the endometrium of women with infertility, the expression of Rictor was changed, along with the morphological transformation and Na+ channel protein of epithelial cells. Our findings demonstrate that Rictor is crucial for the establishment of uterine receptivity in both mice and humans. The present study may help improve the molecular regulatory network of endometrial receptivity and provide new diagnostic and treatment strategies for infertility.


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Endometrio/metabolismo , Células Epiteliales/metabolismo , Diana Mecanicista del Complejo 2 de la Rapamicina/metabolismo , Proteína Asociada al mTOR Insensible a la Rapamicina/metabolismo , Adulto , Animales , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Implantación del Embrión/fisiología , Femenino , Fertilidad/fisiología , Humanos , Masculino , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Receptores de Progesterona/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal/fisiología , Útero/metabolismo , Adulto Joven
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 20(1): 108, 2022 Mar 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35248077

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BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional ultrathin Ti3C2 (MXene) nanosheets have been extensively explored for various biomedical applications. However, safety issues and the effects of Ti3C2 on human health remain poorly understood. RESULTS: To explore the influence on foetal or offspring after exposure to Ti3C2 nanosheets, we established a mouse model exposed to different doses of Ti3C2 nanosheets during early pregnancy in this study. We found that Ti3C2 nanosheets had negligible effect on the reproductive ability of maternal mice, including average pregnancy days, number of new-borns, and neonatal weight, etc. Unexpectedly, abnormal neurobehavior and pathological changes in the cerebral hippocampus and cortex in adult offspring were observed following Ti3C2 nanosheet treatment. In further studies, it was found that Ti3C2 exposure led to developmental and functional defects in the placenta, including reduced area of labyrinth, disordered secretion of placental hormones, and metabolic function derailment. The long-chain unsaturated fatty acids were significantly higher in the placenta after Ti3C2 exposure, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linoleic acid. The metabolic pathway analysis showed that biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids was upregulated while linoleic acid metabolism was downregulated. CONCLUSIONS: These developmental and functional defects, particularly metabolic function derailment in placenta may be the cause for the neuropathology in the offspring. This is the first report about the effects of Ti3C2 nanosheet exposure on pregnancy and offspring. The data provides a better understanding of Ti3C2 nanosheets safety. It is suggested that future studies should pay more attention to the long-term effects of nanomaterials exposure, including the health of offspring in adulthood, rather than only focus on short-term effects, such as pregnancy outcomes. Metabolomics could provide clues for finding the prevention targets of the biological negative effect of Ti3C2 nanosheets.


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Técnicas Biosensibles , Nanoestructuras , Animales , Femenino , Ratones , Nanoestructuras/toxicidad , Placenta , Embarazo , Titanio/toxicidad
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J Sci Food Agric ; 102(4): 1522-1530, 2022 Mar 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34402069

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BACKGROUND: Adhesion is considered important for Lactiplantibacillus to persist in the human gut and for it to exert probiotic effects. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum contains a considerable number and variety of genes encoding bile salt hydrolases (bsh), but their effects on microbial adhesion remain poorly understood. To clarify the effects of four bsh on adhesion, we tried to knock out bsh (Δbsh) of L. plantarum AR113 using the CRISPR-Cas9 method, and compared the growth, auto-aggregation (RAA ), co-aggregation (RCA ), surface hydrophobicity (AHC ) of AR113 wild-type and Δbsh strains and their adhesion abilities to HT29 cells. RESULTS: We first obtained the AR113 Δbsh1,3,2,4 strain with four bsh knocked out. Their growth was significantly slower than the wild-type strain cultured in De Man, Rogosa, and Sharpe medium (MRS) with 3.0 g L-1 glyco- or tauro-conjugated bile acid. Bsh had no significant effect on the growth of ten strains cultured in MRS, but Δbsh1 inhibited their growth when cultured in MRS containing 3.0 g L-1 sodium glycocholate, whereas Δbsh4 instead promoted their growth in MRS with 3.0 g L-1 sodium glycocholate and sodium taurocholate. RCA and RAA were linearly positive for all strains except AR113 Δbsh2,4, and AHC and RAA were negatively correlated for most strains excluding AR113 Δbsh2, with RAA  = 6.38-25.05%, RCA  = 5.17-9.22%, and ACH  = 3.22-47.71%. The adhesion ability of ten strains cultured in MRS was higher than that of strains cultured in MRS with 3.0 g L-1 bovine bile, and it was related to bsh2. CONCLUSION: Bsh differentially affected the adhesion of AR113 series strains. This adds to the available information about substrate-gene-performance, and provides new information to enable engineering to regulate the colonization of Lactiplantibacillus. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.


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Amidohidrolasas , Lactobacillus plantarum , Probióticos , Amidohidrolasas/genética , Células HT29 , Humanos , Lactobacillaceae , Lactobacillus plantarum/enzimología , Lactobacillus plantarum/genética
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J Immunol ; 202(5): 1441-1452, 2019 03 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30692211

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Akt isoforms play key roles in multiple cellular processes; however, the roles of Akt-1 and Akt-2 isoforms in the development of T cell-mediated autoimmunity are poorly defined. In this study, we showed that Akt1-/- mice develop ameliorated experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, whereas Akt2-/- mice develop exacerbated EAE, compared with wild-type mice. At the cellular level, Akt-1 appears to inhibit proliferation of thymus-derived regulatory T cells (tTregs), which facilitates Ag-specific Th1/Th17 responses. In a sharp contrast to Akt-1, Akt-2 potentiates tTreg proliferation in vitro and in vivo and suppresses Ag-specific Th1/Th17 responses. Furthermore, treating mice with established EAE with a specific Akt-1 inhibitor suppressed disease progression. Our data demonstrate that Akt-1 and Akt-2 differentially regulate the susceptibility of mice to EAE by controlling tTreg proliferation. Our data also indicate that targeting Akt-1 is a potential therapeutic approach for multiple sclerosis in humans.


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Encefalomielitis Autoinmune Experimental/inmunología , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-akt/inmunología , Linfocitos T Reguladores/inmunología , Timo/inmunología , Animales , Proliferación Celular , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Ratones Noqueados , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-akt/deficiencia , Células TH1/inmunología , Células Th17/inmunología
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J Appl Toxicol ; 41(12): 2031-2041, 2021 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34014586

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p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) is the main constituent of permanent hair dye and is also widely used in the photographic and rubber industries. PPD and its metabolites have been shown to increase the risk of cancer (especially ovarian cancer); however, their effect on female reproduction is unclear. We investigated the effects of the PPD metabolite N-monoacetyl-PPD (MAPPD) on mouse blastocyst development and ovarian function. Sixty 8-week-old female Kunming mice were administered at 0-, 100-, and 300-mg/kg/day MPPD by gavage for 28 days. KGN (human ovarian granulosa cells) were treated with MAPPD at concentrations of 0, 50, 100, and 300 µg/ml for 48 h. The number of abnormal blastocysts increased on gestation day 3.5 in all treatment groups. Compared with the control group, in MAPPD exposed group, the number of antral follicles decreased, the levels of E2 and P4 decreased in ovarian tissue, the serum levels of E2 , P4 , luteinizing hormone (LH), and T decreased, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) increased. The expression of FSH receptor (FSHR) and LH receptor (LHR) was significantly downregulated, and the level of oxidative stress was significantly increased. In KGN cells, the level of reactive oxygen species increased in a dose-dependent manner, and the mRNA levels of FSHR, LHR, and aromatase increased. These results suggest that MAPPD inhibits FSH- and LH-induced aromatase activity by causing oxidative stress, which decrease hormone levels, leading to abnormal follicle development. Meanwhile, MAPPD exposure could affect early embryonic development abnormalities by affecting the quality of ovum.


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Colorantes/toxicidad , Ovario/efectos de los fármacos , Fenilendiaminas/toxicidad , Animales , Animales no Consanguíneos , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Femenino , Células de la Granulosa/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Ovario/fisiopatología
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Nanotechnology ; 31(5): 055501, 2020 Jan 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31484166

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Humidity sensors based on flexible sensitive nanomaterials are very attractive in noncontact healthcare monitoring. However, the existing humidity sensors have some shortcomings such as limited sensitivity, narrow relative humidity (RH) range, and a complex process. Herein, we show that a tin sulphide (SnS) nanoflakes-based sensor presents high humidity sensing behaviour both in rigid and flexible substrate. The sensing mechanism based on the Schottky nature of a SnS-metal contact endows the as-fabricated sensor with a high response of 2491000% towards a wide RH range from 3% RH to 99% RH. The response and recovery time of the sensor are 6 s and 4 s, respectively. Besides, the flexible SnS nanoflakes-based humidity sensor with a polyimide substrate can be well attached to the skin and exhibits stable humidity sensing performance in the natural flat state and under bending loading. Moreover, the first-principles analysis is performed to prove the high specificity of SnS to the moisture (H2O) in the air. Benefiting from its promising advantages, we explore some application of the SnS nanoflakes-based sensors in detection of breathing patterns and non-contact finger tips sensing behaviour. The sensor can monitor the respiration pattern of a human being accurately, and recognize the movement of the fingertip speedily. This novel humidity sensor shows great promising application in physiological and physical monitoring, portable diagnosis system, and noncontact interface localization.


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Técnicas Biosensibles/instrumentación , Humedad , Nanoestructuras/química , Sulfuros/química , Compuestos de Estaño/química , Agua/química , Humanos , Monitoreo Ambulatorio/instrumentación , Nanoestructuras/ultraestructura , Tiempo de Reacción , Dióxido de Silicio/química , Propiedades de Superficie
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 22(21): 12321, 2020 Jun 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32432242

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Correction for 'Liquid-phase exfoliated SnS as a semiconductor coating filler to enhance corrosion protection performance' by Hongyu Tang et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019, 21, 18179-18187, DOI: 10.1039/C9CP03381E.

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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 21(33): 18179-18187, 2019 Aug 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31389439

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This paper presents the anti-corrosion application of polyvinylbutyral/tin sulfide (PVB/SnS) composites for the first time, where the liquid-phase exfoliated (LPE) SnS nanosheets are uniformly embedded in the PVB matrix. The measurement results of the potentiodynamic polarization, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and the scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) show that PVB/SnS composite coatings show the excellent corrosion protection behavior for copper under 3.0% NaCl solution. Besides, we investigated the anti-corrosion performance with different contents of SnS nanosheets. The results show that embedding 0.1 wt% SnS nanosheets in the PVB matrix can greatly improve the anti-corrosion properties of the coating due to the enhanced "Labyrinth effect" of the coatings. In addition, the results of the molecular dynamic analysis further show the high interaction energy between PVB/SnS composites and copper, which is attributed to the high aspect-ratio of LPE-SnS nanosheets. Moreover, the scratch tests reveal that the PVB/SnS composite coatings exhibit weak corrosion-promotion activity, indicating a promising potential application in the corrosion protection of the metal surface for ocean engineering. The methods for enhancing the inhibited corrosion-promotion activity of the semiconductor material SnS-based composite coatings could be expanded to other n-type and p-type semiconductors.

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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 21(27): 14713-14721, 2019 Jul 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31218307

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In this study, the structural, electronic and optical properties of a tungsten disulfide (WS2) hybrid with indium-gallium-zinc-oxide (IGZO) heterostructures were investigated based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations. According to the results of binding energy, charge density difference and electron localization function of heterostructures, we found that the WS2 and IGZO monolayers were bound to each other via non-covalent interactions with large binding energy. The calculated results illustrate that the AAii stacking pattern has an indirect band gap of 1.643 eV, while AAi and AB stacking patterns have maximum direct-gaps of 1.102 eV and 1.234 eV, respectively. Under an external E-field and mechanical strain, the response of the energy gap of the WS2/IGZO heterostructure monotonically decreased over a wide range, even with a semiconductor-metal transition. In addition, we investigated the optical properties of the heterostructure and found that it exhibits a much broad spectral responsivity (from visible light to deep UV light) and a more pronounced optical absorption than WS2 and IGZO monolayers. Moreover, the tensile strain could weaken the photoresponse of the heterostructure to the UV light and enhance the response for the visible light; under compressive strain, the heterostructure showed a strong absorption peak in the UV light. Meanwhile, a red-shift was observed under an external strain. All these unique and tunable properties indicate that the WS2/IGZO heterostructure is a good candidate for nanoelectronic and photoelectronic devices, such as field-effect transistors, flexible sensors, photodetectors and photonic devices.

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Theor Appl Genet ; 131(1): 59-66, 2018 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28948310

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KEY MESSAGE: oxa CMS is a new cytoplasmic male sterility type in Brassica juncea. oxa CMS is a cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) line that has been widely used in the production and cultivation of stem mustard in the southwestern China. In this study, different CMS-type specific mitochondrial markers were used to confirm that oxa CMS is distinct from the pol CMS, ogu CMS, nap CMS, hau CMS, tour CMS, Moricandia arvensis CMS, orf220-type CMS, etc., that have been previously reported in Brassica crops. Pollen grains of the oxa CMS line are sterile with a self-fertility rate of almost 0% and the sterility strain rate and sterility degree of oxa CMS is 100% due to a specific flower structure and flowering habit. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that most pollen grains in mature anthers of the oxa CMS line are empty, flat and deflated. Semi-thin section further showed that the abortive stage of anther development in oxa CMS is initiated at the late uninucleate stage. Abnormally vacuolated microspores caused male sterility in the oxa CMS line. This cytological study combined with marker-assisted selection showed that oxa CMS is a novel CMS type in stem mustard (Brassica juncea). Interestingly, the abortive stage of oxa CMS is later than those in other CMS types reported in Brassica crops, and there is no negative effect on the oxa CMS line growth period. This study demonstrated that this novel oxa CMS has a unique flower structure with sterile pollen grains at the late uninucleate stage. Our results may help to uncover the mechanism of oxa CMS in Brassica juncea.


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Genes de Plantas , Planta de la Mostaza/genética , Infertilidad Vegetal/genética , Citoplasma/genética , ADN Mitocondrial/genética , Flores/anatomía & histología , Polen/genética
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Int J Mol Sci ; 19(4)2018 Mar 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29561749

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Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is universally utilized in cruciferous vegetables. However, the Chinese cabbage hau CMS lines, obtained by interspecific hybridization and multiple backcrosses of the Brassica juncea (B. juncea) CMS line and Chinese cabbage, show obvious leaf etiolation, and the molecular mechanism of etiolation remains elusive. Here, the ultrastructural and phenotypic features of leaves from the Chinese cabbage CMS line 1409A and maintainer line 1409B are analyzed. The results show that chloroplasts of 1409A exhibit abnormal morphology and distribution. Next, RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) is used to identify 485 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between 1409A and 1409B, and 189 up-regulated genes and 296 down-regulated genes are found. Genes that affect chloroplasts development, such as GLK1 and GLK2, and chlorophyll biosynthesis, such as PORB, are included in the down-regulated DEGs. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis validate that the expression levels of these genes are significantly lower in 1409A than in 1409B. Taken together, these results demonstrate that leaf etiolation is markedly affected by chloroplast development and pigment biosynthesis. This study provides an effective foundation for research on the molecular mechanisms of leaf etiolation of the hau CMS line in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis).


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Brassica rapa/genética , Brassica rapa/fisiología , Etiolado/genética , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas , Estudios de Asociación Genética , Hojas de la Planta/genética , Hojas de la Planta/fisiología , Brassica rapa/anatomía & histología , Cloroplastos/ultraestructura , Genes de Plantas , Anotación de Secuencia Molecular , Fenotipo , Fotosíntesis , Pigmentos Biológicos/metabolismo , Hojas de la Planta/ultraestructura , Transcriptoma/genética
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Int J Mol Sci ; 19(5)2018 May 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29772757

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In this study, a single recessive gene (designated w0) was identified to control the white immature fruit color. Genetic mapping with simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers located the w0 gene in the distal region of cucumber chromosome 3 (Chr.3). Fine mapping was then conducted using the method of draft genome scaffold-assisted chromosome walking with 7304 F2 individuals, which allowed for the assignment of the gene locus to a 100.3 kb genomic DNA region with two flanking markers, Q138 and Q193. Thirteen candidate genes were predicted in the 100.3 kb region. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis showed that the expression of the Csa3G904140 gene, which encodes a two-component response regulator-like protein, was much higher in the immature fruit skin of the green parental line (Q1) than in the white parental line (H4). A coding sequence analysis suggested that a single-base insertion occurred at the ninth exon, resulting in a frameshift mutation in Csa3G904140 of H4, and the mutation was consistent with the phenotype in 17 green/white germplasms. Therefore, Csa3G904140 was taken as the likely candidate gene controlling the immature fruit color of cultivated cucumber. This study will contribute to the cloning of candidate genes and the development of white cucumber cultivars using marker-assisted breeding.


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Mapeo Cromosómico , Cucumis sativus/genética , Frutas/genética , Genes de Plantas , Clorofila/metabolismo , Cloroplastos/metabolismo , Cucumis sativus/metabolismo , Frutas/metabolismo , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas , Sitios de Carácter Cuantitativo , Carácter Cuantitativo Heredable
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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; 11(24): e2309876, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38647376

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2D van der Waals heterojunctions (vdWH) have emerged as an attractive platform for the realization of optoelectronic synaptic devices, which are critical for energy-efficient computing systems. Photogating induced by charge traps at the interfaces indeed results in ultrahigh responsivity and tunable photoconductance. Yet, optical potentiation and depression remain mostly modulated by gate bias, requiring relatively high energy inputs. Thus, advanced all-optical synapse switching strategies are still needed. In this work, a reversible switching between positive photoconductivity (PPC) and negative photoconductivity (NPC) is achieved in graphene/WSe2 vdWH solely through light-intensity modulation. Consequently, the graphene/WSe2 synaptic device shows tunable optical potentiation and depression behavior with an ultralow power consumption of 127 aJ. The study further unravels the complex interplay of gate bias and incident light power in determining the sign and magnitude of the photocurrent, showing the critical role of charge trapping and photogating at interfaces. Interestingly, it is found that switching between PPC to NPC can be also obtained at 0 mV drain-source voltage. Overall, the reversible potentiation/depression effect based on light intensity modulation and its combination with additional gate bias tunability is very appealing for the development of energy-efficient optical communications and neuromorphic computing.

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Gels ; 10(6)2024 Jun 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38920950

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The management of brain tumors presents numerous challenges, despite the employment of multimodal therapies including surgical intervention, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Owing to the distinct location of brain tumors and the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), these tumors exhibit considerable heterogeneity and invasiveness at the histological level. Recent advancements in hydrogel research for the local treatment of brain tumors have sought to overcome the primary challenge of delivering therapeutics past the BBB, thereby ensuring efficient accumulation within brain tumor tissues. This article elaborates on various hydrogel-based delivery vectors, examining their efficacy in the local treatment of brain tumors. Additionally, it reviews the fundamental principles involved in designing intelligent hydrogels that can circumvent the BBB and penetrate larger tumor areas, thereby facilitating precise, controlled drug release. Hydrogel-based drug delivery systems (DDSs) are posited to offer a groundbreaking approach to addressing the challenges and limitations inherent in traditional oncological therapies, which are significantly impeded by the unique structural and pathological characteristics of brain tumors.

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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(26): 14620-14629, 2024 Jul 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38885170

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Milk fat content is a critical indicator of milk quality. Exploring the key regulatory genes involved in milk fat synthesis is essential for enhancing milk fat content. STF-62247 (STF), a thiazolamide compound, has the potential to bind with ALG5 and upregulate lipid droplets in fat synthesis. However, the effect of STF on the process of milk fat synthesis and whether it acts through ALG5 remains unknown. In this study, the impact of ALG5 on milk fat synthesis and its underlying mechanism were investigated using bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) and mouse models through real-time PCR, western blotting, Oil Red O staining, and triglyceride analysis. Experimental findings revealed a positive correlation between STF and ALG5 with the ability to synthesize milk fat. Silencing ALG5 led to decreased expression of FASN, SREBP1, and PPARγ in BMECs, as well as reduced phosphorylation levels in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Moreover, the phosphorylation levels of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway were restored when ALG5 silencing was followed by the addition of STF. These results suggest that STF regulates fatty acid synthesis in BMECs by affecting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway through ALG5. ALG5 is possibly a new factor in milk fat synthesis.


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Células Epiteliales , Glándulas Mamarias Animales , Leche , Transducción de Señal , Proteína 1 de Unión a los Elementos Reguladores de Esteroles , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR , Animales , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR/metabolismo , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR/genética , Leche/química , Leche/metabolismo , Ratones , Bovinos , Femenino , Células Epiteliales/metabolismo , Glándulas Mamarias Animales/metabolismo , Proteína 1 de Unión a los Elementos Reguladores de Esteroles/genética , Proteína 1 de Unión a los Elementos Reguladores de Esteroles/metabolismo , Grasas/metabolismo , PPAR gamma/metabolismo , PPAR gamma/genética , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas/genética , Ácidos Grasos/metabolismo , Acido Graso Sintasa Tipo I/genética , Acido Graso Sintasa Tipo I/metabolismo , Triglicéridos/metabolismo
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(12): 15446-15456, 2024 Mar 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38481056

RESUMEN

Recently, various transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs)/Ga2O3 heterostructures have emerged as excellent candidates for the development of broadband photodetection, exhibiting various merits such as broadband optical absorption, efficient interlayer carrier transfer, a relatively simple fabrication process, and potential for flexibility. In this work, vertically stacked MoSe2/Ga2O3, WS2/Ga2O3, and WSe2/Ga2O3 heterostructures were experimentally synthesized, all exhibiting broadband light absorption, spanning at least from 200 to 800 nm. The absorption coefficients of these TMDs/Ga2O3 heterostructures are significantly improved compared to those of individual Ga2O3 films. The superior performance can be attributed to the type-I band alignment and efficient interlayer carrier transfer, which result from various band offsets along with the different doping conditions of the TMD layers, leading to distinct photoluminescence (PL) emission properties. Through a detailed analysis of the excitation-power-dependent PL spectra, we offer an in-depth discussion of the interlayer carrier transfer mechanism in the TMDs/Ga2O3 heterostructures. Regarding interlayer coupling effects, the shift of the EF of TMD layers plays a crucial role in modulating their trion emission properties. These findings suggest that these three TMDs/Ga2O3 heterostructures have great potential in broadband photodetection, and our in-depth physical mechanism analysis lays a solid foundation for a new device design.

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