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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(29): 38017-38027, 2024 Jul 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991972

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The vacuum flash solution method has gained widespread recognition in the preparation of perovskite thin films, laying the foundation for the industrialization of perovskite solar cells. However, the low volatility of dimethyl sulfoxide and its weak interaction with formamidine-based perovskites significantly hinder the preparation of cell modules and the further improvement of photovoltaic performance. In this study, we describe an efficient and reproducible method for preparing large-scale, highly uniform formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI3) perovskite films. This is achieved by accelerating the vacuum flash rate and leveraging the complex synergism. Specifically, we designed a dual pump system to accelerate the depressurization rate of the vacuum system and compared the quality of perovskite film formed at different depressurization rates. Further, to overcome the limitations posed by DMSO, we substituted N-methylpyrrolidone as the ligand solvent, creating a stable intermediate complex phase. After annealing, it can be transformed into a uniform and pinhole-free FAPbI3 film. Due to the superior quality of these films, the large area perovskite solar module achieved a power conversion efficiency of 22.7% with an active area of 21.4 cm2. Additionally, it obtained an official certified efficiency of 22.1% with an aperture area of 22 cm2, and it demonstrated long-term stability.

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Asian J Surg ; 2024 Jul 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39054140

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BACKGROUND & AIMS: With the rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a significant etiology for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), lean NAFLD-HCC has emerged as a specific distinct subtype. This study sought to investigate long-term outcomes following curative-intent hepatectomy for early-stage NAFLD-HCC among lean patients compared with overweight and obese individuals. METHODS: A multicenter retrospective analysis was used to assess early-stage NAFLD-HCC patients undergoing curative-intent hepatectomy between 2009 and 2022. Patients were stratified by preoperative body mass index (BMI) into the lean (<23.0 kg/m2), overweight (23.0-27.4 kg/m2) and obese (≥27.5 kg/m2) groups. Study endpoints were overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS), which were compared among groups. RESULTS: Among 309 patients with NAFLD-HCC, 66 (21.3 %), 176 (57.0 %), and 67 (21.7 %) were lean, overweight, and obese, respectively. The three groups were similar relative to most liver, tumor, and surgery-related variables. Compared with overweight patients (71.3 % and 55.6 %), the lean individuals had a worse 5-year OS and RFS (55.4 % and 35.1 %, P = 0.017 and 0.002, respectively), which were comparable to obese patients (48.5 % and 38.2 %, P = 0.939 and 0.442, respectively). After adjustment for confounding factors, multivariable Cox-regression analysis identified that lean bodyweight was independently associated with decreased OS (hazard ratio: 1.69; 95 % confidence interval: 1.06-2.71; P = 0.029) and RFS (hazard ratio: 1.72; 95 % confidence interval: 1.17-2.52; P = 0.006) following curative-intent hepatectomy for early-stage NAFLD-HCC. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with overweight patients, individuals with lean NAFLD-HCC had inferior long-term oncological survival after hepatectomy for early-stage NAFLD-HCC. These data highlight the need for examination of the distinct carcinogenic pathways of lean NAFLD-HCC and its potential consequences in HCC recurrence.

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Inorg Chem ; 2024 Jul 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39042421

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The efficient single-step purification of ethylene from ternary C2 mixtures containing ethane and acetylene is challenging and demanding. Herein, we introduce a novel cerium-based metal-organic framework (MOF) of Ce-NTB-rtk synthesized via a ligand-conformer strategy. The Ce-NTB-rtk features a rare tetranuclear cerium cluster and 2D kgd layers pillared by a 3D rtl framework concomitant with an extraordinary (3,3,12)-c network. The compound encompasses microporous cavities replete with a nonpolar microenvironment. Gas sorption and breakthrough experiments demonstrate its superior affinity for C2H6 and C2H2 over C2H4, enabling effective single-step ethylene purification. Computational simulations reveal that preferential adsorptions are facilitated by different interaction strengths of C-H···O hydrogen bonds. The performance of Ce-NTB-rtk in separation selectivity and regeneration capacity makes it a promising candidate for sustainable and cost-effective ethylene purification, showcasing the potential of MOFs in advanced gas separation applications.

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Cell Death Dis ; 15(7): 504, 2024 Jul 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39009589

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Abnormal epigenetic modifications are involved in the regulation of Warburg effect in tumor cells. Protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) mediate arginine methylation and have critical functions in cellular responses. PRMTs are deregulated in a variety of cancers, but their precise roles in Warburg effect in cancer is largely unknown. Experiments from the current study showed that PRMT1 was highly expressed under conditions of glucose sufficiency. PRMT1 induced an increase in the PKM2/PKM1 ratio through upregulation of PTBP1, in turn, promoting aerobic glycolysis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The PRMT1 level in p53-deficient and p53-mutated NSCLC remained relatively unchanged while the expression was reduced in p53 wild-type NSCLC under conditions of glucose insufficiency. Notably, p53 activation under glucose-deficient conditions could suppress USP7 and further accelerate the polyubiquitin-dependent degradation of PRMT1. Melatonin, a hormone that inhibits glucose intake, markedly suppressed cell proliferation of p53 wild-type NSCLC, while a combination of melatonin and the USP7 inhibitor P5091 enhanced the anticancer activity in p53-deficient NSCLC. Our collective findings support a role of PRMT1 in the regulation of Warburg effect in NSCLC. Moreover, combination treatment with melatonin and the USP7 inhibitor showed good efficacy, providing a rationale for the development of PRMT1-based therapy to improve p53-deficient NSCLC outcomes.


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Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Proteínas de la Membrana , Proteína-Arginina N-Metiltransferasas , Proteínas de Unión a Hormona Tiroide , Hormonas Tiroideas , Proteína p53 Supresora de Tumor , Efecto Warburg en Oncología , Proteína-Arginina N-Metiltransferasas/metabolismo , Proteína-Arginina N-Metiltransferasas/genética , Humanos , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/metabolismo , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/genética , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/patología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/metabolismo , Neoplasias Pulmonares/genética , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamiento farmacológico , Efecto Warburg en Oncología/efectos de los fármacos , Proteína p53 Supresora de Tumor/metabolismo , Hormonas Tiroideas/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proteínas de la Membrana/metabolismo , Proteínas de la Membrana/genética , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Proteínas Portadoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Portadoras/genética , Peptidasa Específica de Ubiquitina 7/metabolismo , Peptidasa Específica de Ubiquitina 7/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Ribonucleoproteínas Nucleares Heterogéneas/metabolismo , Ribonucleoproteínas Nucleares Heterogéneas/genética , Animales , Glucólisis/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones Desnudos , Glucosa/metabolismo , Ratones , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Células A549 , Proteína de Unión al Tracto de Polipirimidina
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Org Lett ; 26(27): 5719-5724, 2024 Jul 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38941533

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A novel photocatalytic palladium-induced 6-endo-selective alkyl Heck reaction of unactivated alkyl iodides and alkyl bromides has been described. This strategy facilitates the gentle and efficient synthesis of a variety of 5-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine derivatives. It demonstrates a broad substrate tolerance and excellent 6-endo selectivity. Unlike the high-temperature requirements of traditional alkyl Heck reactions, this transformation efficiently proceeds at room temperature and shows significant promise for industrial-scale applications. Mechanistic investigations reveal that this alkyl Heck reaction proceeds via a hybrid palladium-radical process.

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PLoS One ; 19(6): e0304174, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38935648

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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyze the efficacy and safety of different electrical stimulation treatments for post-stroke motor dysfunction, and to quantitatively analyze the advantages between them and their possible benefits for patients. METHODS: We will systematically search seven databases. All of them will be retrieved from inception to 15, April 2024. Two reviewers will evaluation the risk of bias in all included studies with the version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool. Data synthesis will be performed using a random-effects model of network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of different electrical stimulation therapies. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve was used to indicate the possibility of the pros and cons of the intervention. The strength of evidence will be assessed by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation framework. DISCUSSION: This study will provide evidence that electrical stimulation therapy can effectively improve motor function in stroke patients and will also provide some valuable references for clinical decision-making and treatment guidelines. TRIAL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023459102.


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Terapia por Estimulación Eléctrica , Metaanálisis en Red , Rehabilitación de Accidente Cerebrovascular , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto , Humanos , Accidente Cerebrovascular/complicaciones , Accidente Cerebrovascular/terapia , Terapia por Estimulación Eléctrica/métodos , Rehabilitación de Accidente Cerebrovascular/métodos , Metaanálisis como Asunto , Resultado del Tratamiento
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Curr Med Sci ; 2024 Jun 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38926331

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OBJECTIVE: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) results in significant fibrosis in the chronic stage and elevated bladder pressure. Piezo1 is a type of mechanosensitive (MS) channel that directly responds to mechanical stimuli. To identify new targets for intervention in the treatment of BOO-induced fibrosis, this study investigated the impact of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on Piezo1 activity and the progression of bladder fibrosis. METHODS: Immunofluorescence staining was conducted to assess the protein abundance of Piezo1 in fibroblasts from obstructed rat bladders. Bladder fibroblasts were cultured under normal atmospheric conditions (0 cmH2O) or exposed to HHP (50 cmH2O or 100 cmH2O). Agonists or inhibitors of Piezo1, YAP1, and ROCK1 were used to determine the underlying mechanism. RESULTS: The Piezo1 protein levels in fibroblasts from the obstructed bladder exhibited an elevation compared to the control group. HHP significantly promoted the expression of various pro-fibrotic factors and induced proliferation of fibroblasts. Additionally, the protein expression levels of Piezo1, YAP1, ROCK1 were elevated, and calcium influx was increased as the pressure increased. These effects were attenuated by the Piezo1 inhibitor Dooku1. The Piezo1 activator Yoda1 induced the expression of pro-fibrotic factors and the proliferation of fibroblasts, and elevated the protein levels of YAP1 and ROCK1 under normal atmospheric conditions in vitro. However, these effects could be partially inhibited by YAP1 or ROCK inhibitors. CONCLUSION: The study suggests that HHP may exacerbate bladder fibrosis through activating Piezo1.

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Mar Pollut Bull ; 205: 116609, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38905736

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Haptophyta plays a key role in marine pico-nanoeukaryote communities but information on their diversity and ecology is extremely limited. A total of 103 water samples were collected in northern South China Sea to assess the diversity of haptophyta through metabarcoding targeting 18S V4 rDNA. Furthermore, we investigated the potential genetic differentiation among seasonal occurring Phaeocystis globosa using the high resolution molecular marker pgcp1. 18S V4 rDNA metabarcoding dataset revealed 41 species of haptophytes, with 16 of them as the first record in this region. Notably, six harmful species were detected, including Chrysochromulina leadbeateri, Phaeocystis globosa, and Prymnesium parvum. The pgcp1 marker revealed two clades of Phaeocystis globosa and both of them were present around the year. Clade I was found to predominate in warm season, while Clade III tended to bloom in cold waters. Our results highlight the risk potential of harmful haptophytes in the northern South China Sea.


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Biodiversidad , Código de Barras del ADN Taxonómico , Haptophyta , Estaciones del Año , China , Haptophyta/genética , Haptophyta/clasificación , ARN Ribosómico 18S/genética , Océanos y Mares , Monitoreo del Ambiente
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Sci Total Environ ; 941: 173678, 2024 Sep 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38848919

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The incomplete degradation of antibiotics in water can produce intermediates that carry environmental risks and thus warrant concerns. In this study, the degradation of high concentrations of antibiotic sulfadiazine (SDZ) by advanced oxidation processes that leverage different reactive oxide species was systematically evaluated in terms of the influence of different degradation intermediates on the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The ozone, persulfate, and photocatalytic oxidation systems for SDZ degradation are dominated by ozone, direct electron transfer, and singlet oxygen, hole, and superoxide radicals, respectively. These processes produce 15 intermediates via six degradation pathways. Notably, it was determined that three specific intermediates produced by the ozone and persulfate systems were more toxic than SDZ. In contrast, the photocatalytic system did not produce any intermediates with toxicity exceeding that of SDZ. Microcosm experiments combined with metagenomics confirmed significant changes in microbiota community structure after treatment with SDZ and its intermediates, including significant changes in the abundance of Flavobacterium, Dungenella, Archangium, and Comamonas. This treatment also led to the emergence of sulfonamide ARGs. The total abundance of sulfonamide ARGs was found to be positively correlated with residual SDZ concentration, with the lowest total abundance observed in the photocatalytic system. Additionally, the correlation analysis unveiled microbiota carrying sulfonamide ARGs.


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Antibacterianos , Farmacorresistencia Microbiana , Oxidación-Reducción , Sulfadiazina , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/toxicidad , Farmacorresistencia Microbiana/genética , Antibacterianos/toxicidad , Biodegradación Ambiental
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J Hazard Mater ; 474: 134770, 2024 Aug 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38838522

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Accompanied with restriction of legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), numbers of emerging PFASs are widely detected in the environment. However, information on environmental occurrences and behaviors of emerging PFASs were scarce in agricultural soils. In this study, the spatial distributions, sources, substitution trends and ecological risk assessment of 31 legacy and emerging PFASs were investigated in 69 agricultural soils from Fuxin, North China. The 26 out of 31 PFASs were detected with concentrations of 57.36 - 1271.06 pg/g dry weight. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) were predominant in legacy and emerging PFASs, respectively. Based on principal component and dual carbon-nitrogen stable isotope analysis, atmosphere, fluorochemical activities and river irrigation were main sources of PFASs. Substitution trends indicated HFPO-DA and short chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (C4 - C7) as main alternatives of PFOA, and 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTSA) and sodium p-perfluorous nonenoxybenzene sulfonate (OBS) as major substitutes to perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The calculated risk quotient values (< 0.006) only indicated potential low ecological risk of 7 target PFASs in agricultural soils. The results of this study broadened out the information of PFAS contamination in agricultural soils, which were significant for PFAS supervision in China.

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Ibrain ; 10(2): 197-216, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38915944

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This review comprehensively assesses the epidemiology, interaction, and impact on patient outcomes of perioperative sleep disorders (SD) and perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) in the elderly. The incidence of SD and PND during the perioperative period in older adults is alarmingly high, with SD significantly contributing to the occurrence of postoperative delirium. However, the clinical evidence linking SD to PND remains insufficient, despite substantial preclinical data. Therefore, this study focuses on the underlying mechanisms between SD and PND, underscoring that potential mechanisms driving SD-induced PND include uncontrolled central nervous inflammation, blood-brain barrier disruption, circadian rhythm disturbances, glial cell dysfunction, neuronal and synaptic abnormalities, impaired central metabolic waste clearance, gut microbiome dysbiosis, hippocampal oxidative stress, and altered brain network connectivity. Additionally, the review also evaluates the effectiveness of various sleep interventions, both pharmacological and nonpharmacological, in mitigating PND. Strategies such as earplugs, eye masks, restoring circadian rhythms, physical exercise, noninvasive brain stimulation, dexmedetomidine, and melatonin receptor agonists have shown efficacy in reducing PND incidence. The impact of other sleep-improvement drugs (e.g., orexin receptor antagonists) and methods (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia) on PND is still unclear. However, certain drugs used for treating SD (e.g., antidepressants and first-generation antihistamines) may potentially aggravate PND. By providing valuable insights and references, this review aimed to enhance the understanding and management of PND in older adults based on SD.

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Oncologist ; 2024 Jun 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38940446

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BACKGROUNDS: There is little evidence on the safety, efficacy, and survival benefit of restarting immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in patients with cancer after discontinuation due to immune-related adverse events (irAEs) or progressive disease (PD). Here, we performed a meta-analysis to elucidate the possible benefits of ICI rechallenge in patients with cancer. METHODS: Systematic searches were conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. The objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and incidence of irAEs were the outcomes of interest. RESULTS: Thirty-six studies involving 2026 patients were analyzed. ICI rechallenge was associated with a lower incidence of all-grade (OR, 0.05; 95%CI, 0.02-0.13, P < .05) and high-grade irAEs (OR, 0.37; 95%CI, 0.21-0.64, P < .05) when compared with initial ICI treatment. Though no significant difference was observed between rechallenge and initial treatment regarding ORR (OR, 0.69; 95%CI, 0.39-1.20, P = .29) and DCR (OR, 0.85; 95%CI, 0.51-1.40, P = 0.52), patients receiving rechallenge had improved PFS (HR, 0.56; 95%CI, 0.43-0.73, P < .05) and OS (HR, 0.55; 95%CI, 0.43-0.72, P < .05) than those who discontinued ICI therapy permanently. Subgroup analysis revealed that for patients who stopped initial ICI treatment because of irAEs, rechallenge showed similar safety and efficacy with initial treatment, while for patients who discontinued ICI treatment due to PD, rechallenge caused a significant increase in the incidence of high-grade irAEs (OR, 4.97; 95%CI, 1.98-12.5, P < .05) and a decrease in ORR (OR, 0.48; 95%CI, 0.24-0.95, P < .05). CONCLUSION: ICI rechallenge is generally an active and feasible strategy that is associated with relative safety, similar efficacy, and improved survival outcomes. Rechallenge should be considered individually with circumspection, and randomized controlled trials are required to confirm these findings.

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Antibiotics (Basel) ; 13(6)2024 Jun 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38927195

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Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) is a multidrug-resistant nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that is responsible for a wide spectrum of infections in humans. The lack of effective bactericidal drugs and the formation of biofilm make its clinical treatment very difficult. The FDA-approved drug library containing 3048 marketed and pharmacopeial drugs or compounds was screened at 20 µM against M. abscessus type strain 19977 in 7H9 medium, and 62 hits with potential antimicrobial activity against M. abscessus were identified. Among them, bithionol, a clinically approved antiparasitic agent, showed excellent antibacterial activity and inhibited the growth of three different subtypes of M. abscessus from 0.625 µM to 2.5 µM. We confirmed the bactericidal activity of bithionol by the MBC/MIC ratio being ≤4 and the time-kill curve study and also electron microscopy study. Interestingly, it was found that at 128 µg/mL, bithionol could completely eliminate biofilms after 48h, demonstrating an outstanding antibiofilm capability compared to commonly used antibiotics. Additionally, bithionol could eliminate 99.9% of biofilm bacteria at 64 µg/mL, 99% at 32 µg/mL, and 90% at 16 µg/mL. Therefore, bithionol may be a potential candidate for the treatment of M. abscessus infections due to its significant antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 273(Pt 2): 132959, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38848848

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Given the environmental concerns related to the non-degradability of conventional petroleum-based polymer films, the synthesis of biodegradable films utilizing natural polymers derived from biomass has emerged as a promising alternative, garnering significant attention in recent research endeavors. This research introduced an environmentally friendly and efficient method, utilizing extract liquid from the green ethanol pulping process as the solvent to completely dissolve carboxymethylcellulose into the film-forming liquid, and employing the solution pouring technique to successfully fabricate bamboo ethanol lignin/carboxymethylcellulose films (LCF). The findings revealed that the lignin content significantly influenced the LCF, endowing them with tunable mechanical properties, effective UV-blocking, and thermal insulation capabilities. With a lignin addition of 3.75 %, LCF-3.75 exhibited enhanced mechanical properties, characterized by a tensile strength of 19.4 MPa, along with superior UV-blocking efficiency, blocking 100 % of UVB and 99.81 % of UVA rays. Furthermore, relative to LCF-0, LCF-3.75 had been shown to possess enhanced hydrophobicity and thermal stability, culminating in the development of the composite films that showcased exceptional thermal insulation properties and biodegradability. The films not only harbored extensive application prospects as an anti-ultraviolet and heat-insulating glass films but also represented a potential avenue for the efficient utilization of lignin, thereby contributing to sustainable development.


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Carboximetilcelulosa de Sodio , Etanol , Lignina , Resistencia a la Tracción , Rayos Ultravioleta , Lignina/química , Etanol/química , Carboximetilcelulosa de Sodio/química , Interacciones Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 320: 124549, 2024 Nov 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38870694

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Ferulic acid ethyl ester (FAEE) is an essential raw material for the formulation of drugs for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and leukopenia. It is also used as a fixed aroma agent for food production due to its high pharmacological activity. In this study, the interaction of FAEE with Human serum albumin (HSA) and Lysozyme (LZM) was characterized by multi-spectrum and molecular dynamics simulations at four different temperatures. Additionally, the quenching mechanism of FAEE-HSA and FAEE-LZM were explored. Meanwhile, the binding constants, binding sites, thermodynamic parameters, molecular dynamics, molecular docking binding energy, and the influence of metal ions in the system were evaluated. The results of Synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, CD, three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum, and resonance light scattering showed that the microenvironment of HSA and LZM and the protein conformation changed in the presence of FAEE. Furthermore, the effects of some common metal ions on the binding constants of FAEE-HSA and FAEE-LZM were investigated. Overall, the experimental results provide a theoretical basis for promoting the application of FAEE in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries and significant guidance for food safety, drug design, and development.


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Ácidos Cumáricos , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Muramidasa , Unión Proteica , Albúmina Sérica Humana , Espectrometría de Fluorescencia , Humanos , Muramidasa/química , Muramidasa/metabolismo , Ácidos Cumáricos/química , Ácidos Cumáricos/metabolismo , Albúmina Sérica Humana/metabolismo , Albúmina Sérica Humana/química , Simulación de Dinámica Molecular , Termodinámica , Sitios de Unión , Dicroismo Circular , Espectrofotometría Ultravioleta , Ácidos Cafeicos
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Am J Med Sci ; 2024 May 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38825074

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BACKGROUND: Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) is one of the most important participants of antioxidant enzyme system in biological system. Previous studies have found that SOD1 is associated with many inflammatory diseases. The goal of this study was to assess the associations of serum SOD1 with the severity and prognosis in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients by a prospective cohort study. METHODS: CAP patients were enrolled from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University. Peripheral blood samples were gathered. The level of serum SOD1 was detected through enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Clinical characteristics and demographic information were analyzed. RESULTS: The level of serum SOD1 was gradually upregulated with elevated CAP severity scores. Spearman correlation coefficient or Pearson rank correlation analyses indicated that serum SOD1 was strongly connected with many clinical parameters among CAP patients. Further linear and logistic regression analyses found that the level of serum SOD1 was positively associated with CRB-65, CURB-65, SMART-COP, and CURXO scores among CAP patients. Moreover, serum higher SOD1 at admission substantially increased the risks of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive agent usage, death, and longer hospital stays during hospitalization. Serum SOD1 level combination with CAP severity scores elevated the predictive abilities for severity and death compared with alone serum SOD1 and CAP severity scores in CAP patients during hospitalization. CONCLUSION: The level of serum SOD1 is positively associated with the severity and poor prognosis in CAP patients, suggesting that SOD1 is implicated in the initiation and progression of CAP. Serum SOD1 may be regarded as a biomarker to appraise the severity and prognosis for CAP patients.

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Small Methods ; : e2400428, 2024 May 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38741554

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Efficiency reduction in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) during the magnification procedure significantly hampers commercialization. Vacuum-flash (VF) has emerged as a promising method to fabricate PSCs with consistent efficiency across scales. However, the slower solvent removal rate of VF compared to the anti-solvent method leads to perovskite films with buried defects. Thus, this work employs low-toxic Lewis base ligand solvent N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP) to improve the nucleation process of perovskite films. NEP, with a mechanism similar to that of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone in FA-based perovskite formation, enhances the solvent removal speed owing to its lower coordination ability. Based on this strategy, p-i-n PSCs with an optimized interface attain a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.19% on an area of 0.08 cm2. The same nucleation process enables perovskite solar modules (PSMs) to achieve a certified PCE of 23.28% on an aperture area of 22.96 cm2, with a high geometric fill factor of 97%, ensuring nearly identical active area PCE (24%) in PSMs as in PSCs. This strategy highlights the potential of NEP as a ligand solvent choice for the commercialization of PSCs.

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Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis ; 43(7): 1461-1467, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38714595

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Providencia genus is known to harbor certain opportunistic pathogens capable of causing human infections. Here, we report two strains of multidrug-resistant bacteria initially identified as Providencia rettgeri by mass spectrometry, but genome analysis revealed their ANI (79.84-84.20%) and dDDH (21.1-25.6%) values to fall below the accepted species threshold for known Providencia species. We therefore propose that these isolates be recognized as a novel species, Providencia xianensis sp. nov. Alarmingly, both strains, isolated from locations far apart, exhibited resistance to last-resort antibiotics, indicating their possible wide distribution, underscoring the urgency for immediate attention and enhanced surveillance for this emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen.


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Antibacterianos , Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana Múltiple , Infecciones por Enterobacteriaceae , Providencia , Providencia/efectos de los fármacos , Providencia/genética , Providencia/aislamiento & purificación , Providencia/clasificación , Humanos , Infecciones por Enterobacteriaceae/microbiología , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Filogenia , Masculino , Genoma Bacteriano/genética , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , ARN Ribosómico 16S/genética , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Int J Pharm ; 660: 124220, 2024 Jul 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38734274

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Porous Microneedles (PMNs) have been widely used in drug delivery and medical diagnosis owing to their abundant interconnected pores. However, the mechanical strength, the use of organic solvent, and drug loading capacity have long been challenging. Herein, a novel strategy of PMNs fabrication based on the Ice Templating Method is proposed that is suitable for insoluble, soluble, and nanosystem drug loading. The preparation process simplifies the traditional microneedle preparation process with a shorter preparation time. It endows the highly tunable porous morphology, enhanced mechanical strength, and rapid dissolution performance. Micro-CT three-dimensional reconstruction was used to better quantify the internal structures of PMNs, and we further established the equivalent pore network model to statistically analyze the internal pore structure parameters of PMNs. In particular, the mechanical strength is mainly negatively correlated with the surface porosity, while the dissolution velocity is mainly positively correlated with the permeability coefficient by the correlation heatmap. The poorly water-soluble Asiatic acid was encapsulated in PMNs in nanostructured lipid carriers, showing prominent hypertrophic scar healing trends. This work offers a quick and easy way of preparation that may be used to expand PMNs function and be introduced in industrial manufacturing development.


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Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos , Agujas , Solubilidad , Porosidad , Hielo , Liberación de Fármacos , Animales , Microinyecciones/métodos , Microinyecciones/instrumentación , Microtomografía por Rayos X , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Lípidos/química
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