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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 678(Pt A): 1165-1175, 2024 Sep 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39284271

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CO2 hydrogenation to hydrocarbons under high space velocity is crucial for industrial applications, but traditional Fe-based catalysts often suffer from the low activity and poor stability. Herein, we report a new tandem catalyst system combining Pt/TiO2 catalysts with Fe3C catalysts for the direct conversion of CO2 into C2-C4 hydrocarbons under high space velocity. The Pt/TiO2 component promotes *CO intermediate production with an enhanced Reverse Water-Gas Shift (RWGS) reaction efficiency, providing a highly reactive species for the Fe3C catalyst to achieve Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). By maximizing the contact interface between the Pt/TiO2 and Fe-based components through a granule mixing configuration, we achieve significant enhancements in both CO2 conversion rate (24.0 %) and C2-C4 hydrocarbons selectivity (51.1 %) under the gaseous hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 100000 mL gcat-1h-1. Besides, excellent stability is achieved by the tandem catalysts with continuous catalysis for up to 80 h without significant decrease in activity. Through modulation of the reduction states of iron oxide, we effectively tune the composition of Fe-based catalyst, thereby tailoring the product distribution. Through this work, we not only offer a promising avenue for reducing CO2 for efficient CO2 utilization but also highlight the importance of catalyst design in advancing sustainable chemical synthesis.

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Int J Colorectal Dis ; 39(1): 142, 2024 Sep 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39289219

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the significance of combined detection of Septin9 and syndecan-2 (SDC2) methylation markers and serum tumor markers for the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer. METHODS: A total of 116 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer between December 2022 and February 2024 were designated as the colorectal cancer group. Additionally, 31 patients with colorectal adenoma were assigned to the adenoma group, while 44 individuals undergoing routine physical examinations were included in the control group. Concentrations of Septin9, SDC2, fecal occult blood (FOB), and four tumor markers-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 199 (CA199), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), and carbohydrate antigen 724 (CA724)-were measured. Diagnostic performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for Septin9, SDC2, the four tumor markers, FOB, the combination of Septin9 and SDC2, and the combined use of all seven indicators (CEA, CA19-9, CA125, CA72-4, FOB, Septin9, and SDC2). RESULTS: The colorectal cancer group exhibited the highest positive rates for Septin9, SDC2, the four tumor markers, the combined detection of Septin9 and SDC2, and the combined detection of all seven indicators, compared to both the adenoma and control groups (P < 0.05). The adenoma group also showed higher positive rates than the control group (P < 0.05). For patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer, the positive rates for the combined detection of Septin9 and SDC2 were 81.3%, 78.9%, and 90.2%, respectively, surpassing those for the combined detection of the four tumor markers (43.8%, 55.3%, and 61.0%). Additionally, the positive rates for the two-gene combination in stage III colorectal cancer were higher than those for FOB (P < 0.05). The sensitivity and area under the curve (AUC) for SDC2 were 73.3% and 0.855, respectively, exceeding the sensitivity and AUC for the combined four tumor markers, which were 60.3% and 0.734 (P < 0.05). The combined detection of the two methylated genes demonstrated a sensitivity of 86.2% and an AUC of 0.908, outperforming both FOB and the combined detection of the four tumor markers (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The detection of SDC2 exhibits high sensitivity for colorectal cancer, and when combined with Septin9, it significantly enhances the diagnostic accuracy for early-stage colorectal cancer, offering substantial clinical value.


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Biomarcadores de Tumor , Neoplasias Colorrectales , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Septinas , Sindecano-2 , Humanos , Septinas/sangre , Septinas/genética , Sindecano-2/sangre , Neoplasias Colorrectales/sangre , Neoplasias Colorrectales/diagnóstico , Biomarcadores de Tumor/sangre , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Detección Precoz del Cáncer/métodos , Anciano , Curva ROC , Adulto , Sangre Oculta
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J Environ Manage ; 369: 122357, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39232327

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A large amount of greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) will be produced during the biological nitrogen removal process for organic wastewater of low C/N ratio. One of the effective methods to solve this problem is to incorporate inexpensive carbon source. In this study, raw wastewater (RW) from pig farm, that was not anaerobically digested, was utilized as exogenous carbon in both A/O and SBR aerobic reactor to treat liquid digestate with high ammonia nitrogen and low C/N ratio. The results showed that N2O emission in SBR was higher than that of A/O process under the same nitrogen load. The N2O conversion in the biological nitrogen removal process was investigated by the strategy of integrating stable isotope method and metagenomics. The δO18-N2O, δN15-N2O, and SP values of the SBR were closer to the denitrification values of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB) than those of A/O. The abundance of AOB in the SBR reactor was higher than that in the A/O reactor, while the abundance of denitrifying bacteria was lower. The amoA/B/C gene abundance in the SBR was greater than that in the A/O, and the NOS gene abundance was the opposite. The results indicated that both AOB denitrification and bacterial denitrification led to the increase of N2O emissions of the SBR.


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Amoníaco , Bacterias , Desnitrificación , Nitrógeno , Óxido Nitroso , Aguas Residuales , Aguas Residuales/química , Amoníaco/metabolismo , Bacterias/metabolismo , Óxido Nitroso/metabolismo , Nitrógeno/metabolismo , Carbono/metabolismo , Reactores Biológicos , Eliminación de Residuos Líquidos/métodos , Oxidación-Reducción
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 278(Pt 4): 135038, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39256119

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Rapid hemostasis, potent antimicrobial activity, and efficient wound management are critical factors in enhancing the survival of trauma patients. Chitosan, as a green and sustainable biomaterial with low cost, degradability and biocompatibility, is widely used in the biomedical field. However, chitosan dissolves in an acidic environment, which is not conducive to wound healing. In this study, chitosan was chemically modified to address this limitation. A mussel-inspired hydrogel composed of caffeic acid-grafted chitosan, gallic acid-grafted chitosan, and oxidized microcrystalline cellulose (CHI-C/CSG/OMCC) was designed. This hydrogel exhibits blood-responsive gelation behavior and offers a synergistic combination of tissue adhesion, antimicrobial properties, and tissue repair capabilities. The carboxyl, hydroxyl, phenolic hydroxyl and aldehyde groups within the hydrogel system endowed the hydrogel with excellent adhesion properties (53.1 kPa adhesion strength to porcine skin-adherent tissues), biocompatibility, and excellent antimicrobial properties. Surprisingly, this hydrogel not only achieved rapid and effective hemostasis, but also effectively promoted wound healing in a mouse skin injury model. In addition, its remarkable efficacy in stopping bleeding within approximately 2 min without rebleeding was demonstrated in a porcine model of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This blood-responsive ternary hydrogel offers a promising alternative to wound management materials due to its excellent overall performance and superior efficacy in all phases of wound healing.


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Antibacterianos , Bivalvos , Hemostasis , Hidrogeles , Cicatrización de Heridas , Hidrogeles/química , Hidrogeles/farmacología , Animales , Cicatrización de Heridas/efectos de los fármacos , Hemostasis/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Bivalvos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/química , Quitosano/química , Quitosano/farmacología , Porcinos , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Celulosa/química , Celulosa/farmacología , Ácidos Cafeicos/farmacología , Ácidos Cafeicos/química
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Curr Drug Deliv ; 2024 Sep 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39230000

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BACKGROUND: Eczema, an inflammatory skin disease causing intense itching, is a function of a range of internal and external factors, impacting individuals of all ages and leading to economic loss. Inflammation is the most important manifestation of eczema, and Matricaria recutita essential oil (MREO) extracted from Matricaria recutita possesses excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. METHODS: In this study, Matricaria recutita microemulsions were prepared by the trans-phase emulsification method and their stability was determined by evaluating the relevant indexes. Establishment of 2,4-dinitro-chlorobenzene-induced AD model in mice. Detection of serum indexes of IL-6, IL-17, and TNF-α, and on pathological tissue sections, the HE staining, toluidine blue staining, immunohistochemistry, and observation were performed. RESULTS: The study obtained optimal conditions for the preparation of microemulsion formulations of Matricaria recutita. Through quality evaluation, it was found that the microemulsion increased stability, reduced irritation, and retained anti-inflammatory activity and therapeutic effects on eczema compared to Matricaria recutita essential oil (MREO). Studies have demonstrated that microemulsion formulations of Matricaria recutita and Matricaria recutita significantly down regulate the proinflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-17, and IL-6. It was shown by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining that both Matricaria recutita essential oil (MREO) and Matricaria recutita microemulsion (MRME) improved the inflammatory status of eczematous skin tissues in mice. The number of mast cells expressed in the tissues was decreased in the surface-treated group, as shown by toluidine blue staining. Additionally, the number of mast cells expressed in the tissues in the surface-treated group was reduced, as demonstrated by immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, immunohistochemistry revealed that MREO and MRME have immunomodulatory effects on the tissues. CONCLUSION: The study showed that microemulsion formulations of Matricaria recutita may serve as a novel remedy for eczema.

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Arch Microbiol ; 206(10): 392, 2024 Sep 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39230673

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Numerous works have reported that magnetic fields serve as signals capable of influencing microbial metabolism. However, little is known about the effect of magnetic field on erythritol production by the model microorganism Yarrowia lipolytica (Y. lipolytica). Therefore, we investigated the effect of low-frequency alternating magnetic fields (LF-AMF) with different magnetic field intensities (0-1.5 mT) and different magnetic field treatment times (1-10 days) on the production of erythritol by Y. lipolytica -JZ204. The optimal treatment condition was 0.5 mT for 8 days. As a result, a maximal erythritol yield was achieved 63.74 g/L, the biomass was reached 37 g/L, and the specific erythritol yield per unit of biomass was 1.7227 g/g, which were 60.72%, 32.09%, and 24.85% higher than the control, respectively. We investigated the internal mechanism of magnetic fields impact by using transcriptomics and RT-qPCR technology. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of LF-AMF in enhancing erythritol production by Y. lipolytica JZ-204, providing insights for the application of magnetic field in assisting microbial fermentation and improving the synthesis of beneficial products.


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Eritritol , Campos Magnéticos , Yarrowia , Yarrowia/metabolismo , Yarrowia/genética , Yarrowia/crecimiento & desarrollo , Eritritol/metabolismo , Eritritol/biosíntesis , Fermentación , Biomasa
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J Cancer Res Ther ; 20(4): 1344-1349, 2024 Aug 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39206997

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BACKGROUNDS: Programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody has been approved for the first and second-line treatments of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab + regorafenib as a second-line treatment option for advanced HCC. METHODS: Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were the primary endpoints in this clinical trial comprising 28 patients with advanced HCC. The secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS: According to the mRECIST 1.1 evaluation criteria, the ORR was 28.6%. Complete and partial response were observed in 3 and 5 patients, respectively; stable disease was observed in 12 patients (DCR, 71.4%). The median PFS was 6.4 months. The incidence of grade 1-2 and 3-4 TRAEs was 57.1% and 39.3%, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that tislelizumab + regorafenib can be used as a second-line treatment for advanced HCC.


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Anticuerpos Monoclonales Humanizados , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Compuestos de Fenilurea , Piridinas , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/tratamiento farmacológico , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/mortalidad , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/mortalidad , Piridinas/uso terapéutico , Piridinas/administración & dosificación , Piridinas/efectos adversos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Compuestos de Fenilurea/uso terapéutico , Compuestos de Fenilurea/administración & dosificación , Compuestos de Fenilurea/efectos adversos , Anticuerpos Monoclonales Humanizados/uso terapéutico , Anticuerpos Monoclonales Humanizados/administración & dosificación , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapéutico , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/efectos adversos , Anciano , Estudios Prospectivos , Adulto , Resultado del Tratamiento
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Front Nutr ; 11: 1408620, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39135555

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Polyphenols are a group of naturally occurring compounds that possess a range of biological properties capable of potentially mitigating or preventing the progression of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD is a chronic neurodegenerative disease known as one of the fast-growing diseases, especially in the elderly population. Moreover, as the primary etiology of dementia, it poses challenges for both familial and societal structures, while also imposing a significant economic strain. There is currently no pharmacological intervention that has demonstrated efficacy in treating AD. While polyphenols have exhibited potential in inhibiting the pathological hallmarks of AD, their limited bioavailability poses a significant challenge in their therapeutic application. Furthermore, in order to address the therapeutic constraints, several polymer nanoparticles are being explored as improved therapeutic delivery systems to optimize the pharmacokinetic characteristics of polyphenols. Polymer nanoparticles have demonstrated advantageous characteristics in facilitating the delivery of polyphenols across the blood-brain barrier, resulting in their efficient distribution within the brain. This review focuses on amyloid-related diseases and the role of polyphenols in them, in addition to discussing the anti-amyloid effects and applications of polyphenol-based polymer nanoparticles.

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Front Chem ; 12: 1447312, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39206441

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Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a highly potent and widely distributed ion-channel marine neurotoxin; it has no specific antidote and poses a great risk to human health. Therefore, detecting and quantifying TTX to effectively implement prevention strategies is important for food safety. The development of novel and highly sensitive, highly specific, rapid, and simple techniques for trace TTX detection has attracted widespread attention. This review summarizes the latest advances in the detection and quantitative analysis of TTX, covering detection methods based on biological and cellular sensors, immunoassays and immunosensors, aptamers, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. It further discusses the advantages and applications of various detection technologies developed for TTX and focuses on the frontier areas and development directions of TTX detection, providing relevant information for further investigations.

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Int J Oncol ; 65(4)2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39155873

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Following the publication of the above article, a concerned reader drew to the authors' attention that, among Figs. 1D, 2A and 4B, certain of the control western blots had been re­used in different blots. The authors have retrieved and re­examined their original data, and were able to identify the correct control western blots where the data had been inadvertently duplicated in the affected original figures. The revised versions of Figs. 2 and 4, now featuring the correct control western blots, are shown in the subsequent two pages. The authors regret that the data in question featured in the original article had been re­used, and thank the Editor of International Journal of Oncology for granting them the opportunity to publish this corrigendum. All the authors agree with the publication of this corrigendum; furthermore, they apologize to the readership of the journal for any inconvenience caused. [International Journal of Oncology 46: 1205­1213, 2015; DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2014.2800].

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MedComm (2020) ; 5(8): e672, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39081515

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Gene editing is a growing gene engineering technique that allows accurate editing of a broad spectrum of gene-regulated diseases to achieve curative treatment and also has the potential to be used as an adjunct to the conventional treatment of diseases. Gene editing technology, mainly based on clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated protein systems, which is capable of generating genetic modifications in somatic cells, provides a promising new strategy for gene therapy for a wide range of human diseases. Currently, gene editing technology shows great application prospects in a variety of human diseases, not only in therapeutic potential but also in the construction of animal models of human diseases. This paper describes the application of gene editing technology in hematological diseases, solid tumors, immune disorders, ophthalmological diseases, and metabolic diseases; focuses on the therapeutic strategies of gene editing technology in sickle cell disease; provides an overview of the role of gene editing technology in the construction of animal models of human diseases; and discusses the limitations of gene editing technology in the treatment of diseases, which is intended to provide an important reference for the applications of gene editing technology in the human disease.

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Food Res Int ; 191: 114696, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39059907

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Baltic herring is the main catch in the Baltic Sea; however, its usage could be improved due to the low processing rate. Previously we have shown that whole Baltic herring hydrolysates (BHH) and herring byproducts hydrolysates (BHBH) by commercial enzymes consisted of bioactive peptides and had moderate bioactivity in in vitro dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 assay. In this study, we identified the hydrolysate peptides by LC-MS/MS and predicted the potential bioactive DPP-4 inhibitory peptides using in silico tools. Based on abundance, peptide length and stability, 86 peptides from BHBH and 80 peptides from BHH were proposed to be novel DPP-4 inhibitory peptides. BHH was fed to a mice intervention of a high-fat, high-fructose diet to validate the bioactivity. The results of the glucose tolerance and insulin tolerance improved. Plasma DPP-4 activities, C-peptide levels, and HOMA-IR scores significantly decreased, while plasma glucagon-like peptide-1 content increased. In conclusion, BHH is an inexpensive and sustainable source of functional antidiabetic ingredients.


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Dipeptidil Peptidasa 4 , Inhibidores de la Dipeptidil-Peptidasa IV , Obesidad , Animales , Dipeptidil Peptidasa 4/metabolismo , Ratones , Inhibidores de la Dipeptidil-Peptidasa IV/farmacología , Obesidad/metabolismo , Masculino , Péptidos , Dieta Alta en Grasa , Peces , Hidrolisados de Proteína/farmacología , Hidrolisados de Proteína/química , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Hipoglucemiantes/farmacología , Simulación por Computador , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Glucemia/metabolismo , Glucemia/efectos de los fármacos , Péptido 1 Similar al Glucagón/metabolismo , Resistencia a la Insulina
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Biomed Pharmacother ; 178: 117195, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39068852

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Da Chuanxiong Formula (DCXF) is a traditional herbal prescription used for pain management. It consists of Chuanxiong Rhizoma (CR) and Gastrodiae Rhizoma (GR). Despite its long history of use, the underlying therapeutic mechanism of DCXF remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, in this study, key target genes were obtained through network pharmacology research methods and molecular docking techniques, including transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), adenosine A2a receptor (ADORA2A), nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1 (NR3C1), and protein kinase C beta (PRKCB). Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated the favorable binding between all four key genes and their corresponding compounds. Notably, chronic constriction injury (CCI) treatment resulted in a significant decrease in mechanical threshold and thermal latency period for rat foot contraction, which was ameliorated upon administration of DCXF. Furthermore, real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) and western blot (WB) analyses indicated an upregulation of TRPV1, ADORA2A, NR3C1, and PRKCB expression in the rat dorsal root ganglion following CCI, which was attenuated by treatment with DCXF. The expressions of inflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1ß), and interleukin 6 (IL-6), in the rat dorsal root ganglion were assessed using ELISA, confirming consistent trends with the aforementioned findings. The results of this study offer a promising theoretical foundation for the utilization of DCXF in the treatment of neuropathic pain (NP).


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Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Simulación de Dinámica Molecular , Farmacología en Red , Neuralgia , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Animales , Neuralgia/tratamiento farmacológico , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/farmacología , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/uso terapéutico , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/química , Masculino , Ratas , Ganglios Espinales/efectos de los fármacos , Ganglios Espinales/metabolismo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad
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Front Pharmacol ; 15: 1412489, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38983913

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Intestinal organoids are a three-dimensional cell culture model derived from colon or pluripotent stem cells. Intestinal organoids constructed in vitro strongly mimic the colon epithelium in cell composition, tissue architecture, and specific functions, replicating the colon epithelium in an in vitro culture environment. As an emerging biomedical technology, organoid technology has unique advantages over traditional two-dimensional culture in preserving parental gene expression and mutation, cell function, and biological characteristics. It has shown great potential in the research and treatment of colorectal diseases. Organoid technology has been widely applied in research on colorectal topics, including intestinal tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, infectious diarrhea, and intestinal injury regeneration. This review focuses on the application of organoid technology in colorectal diseases, including the basic principles and preparation methods of organoids, and explores the pathogenesis of and personalized treatment plans for various colorectal diseases to provide a valuable reference for organoid technology development and application.

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Cell Death Dis ; 15(7): 540, 2024 Jul 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39080251

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Cancer cells often exhibit fragmented mitochondria and dysregulated mitochondrial dynamics, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Here, we found that the mitochondrial protein death-associated protein 3 (DAP3) is localized to mitochondria and promotes the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by regulating mitochondrial function. DAP3 can promote the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HCC cells in vitro and in vivo by increasing mitochondrial respiration, inducing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and slowing cellular senescence. Mechanistically, DAP3 can increase mitochondrial complex I activity in HCC cells by regulating the translation and expression of MT-ND5. The phosphorylation of DAP3 at Ser185 mediated by AKT is the key event mediating the mitochondrial localization and function of DAP3 in HCC cells. In addition, the DAP3 expression in HCC samples is inversely correlated with patient survival. Our results revealed a mechanism by which DAP3 promotes mitochondrial function and HCC progression by regulating MT-ND5 translation and expression, indicating that DAP3 may be a therapeutic target for HCC.


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Proteínas Reguladoras de la Apoptosis , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Mitocondrias , Animales , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Ratones , Proteínas Reguladoras de la Apoptosis/metabolismo , Proteínas Reguladoras de la Apoptosis/genética , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/genética , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Movimiento Celular/genética , Proliferación Celular , Complejo I de Transporte de Electrón/metabolismo , Complejo I de Transporte de Electrón/genética , Transición Epitelial-Mesenquimal/genética , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/genética , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Ratones Desnudos , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , Proteínas Mitocondriales/metabolismo , Proteínas Mitocondriales/genética , Fosforilación , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-akt/metabolismo , Proteínas de Unión al ARN
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RSC Adv ; 14(29): 20604-20608, 2024 Jun 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38946766

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Precise control of the size and morphology of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystals is challenging yet critical for the expansion of the application potential of MOF materials. This work presents a detailed investigation of the impact of various synthetic conditions such as reactant ratio, acidity, capping agent, reaction solution (H2O, ethanol and DMF) etc. on the size and morphology of Mg-MOF-74, a classical MOF with record high CO2 uptake capacity. By varying these fabrication parameters and modulators, the morphology and size of crystals can be precisely tuned in the nanometer to micrometer range. Particularly, the nanosized flaky Mg-MOF-74 crystals with an aspect ratio of ∼0.5 were synthesized for the first time by varying the amount of water. The MOF-74 crystals with different size and morphologies are good candidates for more advanced applications favored by crystal size and morphology control.

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Pharmacol Res ; 206: 107275, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38908615

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Triptolide (TP) is the principal bioactive compound of Tripterygium wilfordii with significant anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. However, its severe hepatotoxicity greatly limits its clinical use. The underlying mechanism of TP-induced liver damage is still poorly understood. Here, we estimate the role of the gut microbiota in TP hepatotoxicity and investigate the bile acid metabolism mechanisms involved. The results of the antibiotic cocktail (ABX) and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) experiment demonstrate the involvement of intestinal flora in TP hepatotoxicity. Moreover, TP treatment significantly perturbed gut microbial composition and reduced the relative abundances of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Supplementation with LGG reversed TP-induced hepatotoxicity by increasing bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity and reducing the increased conjugated bile acids (BA). LGG supplementation upregulates hepatic FXR expression and inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation in TP-treated mice. In summary, this study found that gut microbiota is involved in TP hepatotoxicity. LGG supplementation protects mice against TP-induced liver damage. The underlying mechanism was associated with the gut microbiota-BA-FXR axis. Therefore, LGG holds the potential to prevent and treat TP hepatotoxicity in the clinic.


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Ácidos y Sales Biliares , Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas , Diterpenos , Compuestos Epoxi , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Proteína con Dominio Pirina 3 de la Familia NLR , Fenantrenos , Receptores Citoplasmáticos y Nucleares , Animales , Diterpenos/farmacología , Fenantrenos/farmacología , Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas/metabolismo , Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas/prevención & control , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efectos de los fármacos , Compuestos Epoxi/farmacología , Ácidos y Sales Biliares/metabolismo , Masculino , Ratones , Proteína con Dominio Pirina 3 de la Familia NLR/metabolismo , Receptores Citoplasmáticos y Nucleares/metabolismo , Hígado/efectos de los fármacos , Hígado/metabolismo , Hígado/patología , Probióticos/uso terapéutico , Probióticos/farmacología , Trasplante de Microbiota Fecal , Inflamasomas/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos
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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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Iran J Public Health ; 53(3): 592-604, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38919307

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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a global public health problem due to its high mortality. So there is an urgent need to find an effective treatment. Methods: The targeting relationship among circABCB10, miR-130a and PTEN was predicted by the targetscan database (TargetScanHuman 8.0, https://www.targetscan.org/vert_80/). A total of 60 patients which were from the second affiliated hospital of Qiqihar Medical University from 2022 to 2023 were enrolled. The lung condition was detected by CT (Computed Tomography). The expression levels of circABCB10, miR-130a and PTEN in lung tissues were determined by qRT-PCR. The COPD model was established by stimulating normal and silenced 16HBE cells in circABCB10 genes with cigarette smoke extract (CSE) at different concentrations. qRT-PCR was conducted for the expression levels of circABCB10, miR-130a and PTEN, WB for the expression levels of apoptotic proteins, ELISA for the content of inflammatory factors, and CCK8 for the effect of CSE on the proliferation of cells. Results: CircABCB10 expression increased in lung tissues from patients with COPD and in 16HBE cells treated with CSE. The stimulation on cells with CSE increased the expression of inflammatory factors, while knocking down circABCB10 could reverse this response. The inflammatory response to the knockdown of circABCB10 was reversed by miR-130a inhibitor, which increased the expression of c-caspase 3. The targetscan database predicted the target factor downstream miR-130a was PTEN. Transfecting OE-PTEN reversed the inflammation of knocking down circABCB10, and increased the apoptosis and inflammation. Conclusion: CircABCB10 can cause the inflammatory response by targeting miR-130a/PTEN axis, which is a mechanism that may lead to the occurrence and development of COPD.

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