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Inorg Chem ; 2024 Jul 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38962945

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The α-diimine-ligated Zn-Zn-bonded compound [K(THF)2]2[LZn-ZnL] (1, L = [(2,6-iPr2C6H3)NC(Me)]22-) displays diverse reactivities toward a variety of ketones. In the reaction of 1 with benzophenone or 4,4'-di-tert-butylbenzophenone, a multielectron transfer process was observed to give bimetallic (Zn/K) complexes with both ketyl radical fragments and C-C coupled pinacolate moieties (products 2 and 3). In contrast, treating 1 with 9-fluorenone only afforded pinacolate complex 5. Moreover, the reactions of 1 with N- or O-heterocycle-functionalized ketones, i.e., di(2-pyridyl)ketone, 2,2-pyrrolidinone, 9-xanthenone, or 10-methyl-9(10H)-acridone, were also carried out. Besides different transformations of the ketone moiety, the heteroatoms (nitrogen or oxygen) are also involved in coordination with zinc or potassium ions, yielding discrete aggregates or polymeric structures of products 6-9.

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Sci Adv ; 10(27): eadl5822, 2024 Jul 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38959317

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The importance of phosphorus (P) in regulating ecosystem responses to climate change has fostered P-cycle implementation in land surface models, but their CO2 effects predictions have not been evaluated against measurements. Here, we perform a data-driven model evaluation where simulations of eight widely used P-enabled models were confronted with observations from a long-term free-air CO2 enrichment experiment in a mature, P-limited Eucalyptus forest. We show that most models predicted the correct sign and magnitude of the CO2 effect on ecosystem carbon (C) sequestration, but they generally overestimated the effects on plant C uptake and growth. We identify leaf-to-canopy scaling of photosynthesis, plant tissue stoichiometry, plant belowground C allocation, and the subsequent consequences for plant-microbial interaction as key areas in which models of ecosystem C-P interaction can be improved. Together, this data-model intercomparison reveals data-driven insights into the performance and functionality of P-enabled models and adds to the existing evidence that the global CO2-driven carbon sink is overestimated by models.


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Ciclo del Carbono , Dióxido de Carbono , Eucalyptus , Bosques , Fósforo , Eucalyptus/metabolismo , Dióxido de Carbono/metabolismo , Fósforo/metabolismo , Fotosíntesis , Cambio Climático , Ecosistema , Carbono/metabolismo , Modelos Teóricos , Secuestro de Carbono
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Chemosphere ; : 142873, 2024 Jul 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39019187

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Electro-osmosis has been valued as a promising technology to enhance the dewatering of waste sludge, stabilization and environmental remediation of soils with low permeability. However, the coefficient of electro-osmotic permeability (keo) is commonly taken as constant value which is particularly not the case in variable charge soil. As a result, the nonlinearity of the electro-osmotic flow (EOF) and the direction reverse could not be interpreted. Herein, the electro-chemical parameters were monitored in electro-osmotic experiment with natural variable charge soil. It was observed that evolutions showed significant nonlinear behavior and were correlated. The comprehensive Zeta potential model proposed by the authors was applied to simulate the nonlinear keo induced by the variable pH and electrolyte concentration. The agreement between tested and simulated flow rate variation and excess pore water pressure distribution demonstrated the reliability of the theory. The error rate of the simulations through coupling nonlinear keo and voltage gradient Ex was reduced to 29.4% from 381.9% of calculations with constant parameters. The direction reverse of EOF was innovatively interpreted. Hence, the numerical model would act as a useful tool to connect these electro-chemical parameters and provide guidance to evaluate contributions of commonly used pH conditioning measurements.

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Aging (Albany NY) ; 16(11): 10132-10141, 2024 06 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38862253

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BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a prevalent acute abdominal condition, and AP induced colonic barrier dysfunction is commonly observed. Total flavonoids of Chrysanthemum indicum L (TFC) have exhibited noteworthy anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties. METHODS: We established AP models, both in animals and cell cultures, employing Cerulein. 16S rRNA gene sequencing was performed to investigate the gut microorganisms changes. RESULTS: In vivo, TFC demonstrated a remarkable capacity to ameliorate AP, as indicated by the inhibition of serum amylase, myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels, and the reduction in pancreatic tissue water content. Furthermore, TFC effectively curtailed the heightened inflammatory response. The dysfunction of colonic barrier induced by AP was suppressed by TFC. At the in vitro level, TFC treatment resulted in attenuation of increased cell apoptosis, and regulation of apoptosis related proteins expression in AR42J cells. The increase of Bacteroides sartorial, Lactobacillus reuteri, Muribaculum intestinale, and Parabacteroides merdae by AP, and decrease of of Helicobacter rodentium, Pasteurellaceae bacterium, Streptococcus hyointestinalis by AP were both reversed by TFC treatment. CONCLUSIONS: TFC can effectively suppress AP progression and AP induced colonic barrier dysfunction by mitigating elevated serum amylase, MPO levels, water content in pancreatic tissue, as well as curtailing inflammation, apoptosis. The findings presented herein shed light on the potential mechanisms by which TFC inhibit the development of AP progression and AP induced colonic barrier dysfunction.


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Chrysanthemum , Flavonoides , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Pancreatitis , Animales , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efectos de los fármacos , Chrysanthemum/química , Pancreatitis/metabolismo , Pancreatitis/microbiología , Pancreatitis/tratamiento farmacológico , Flavonoides/farmacología , Masculino , Ratas , Colon/efectos de los fármacos , Colon/metabolismo , Colon/patología , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Línea Celular , Mucosa Intestinal/efectos de los fármacos , Mucosa Intestinal/metabolismo , Mucosa Intestinal/microbiología , Mucosa Intestinal/patología
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Chemosphere ; 362: 142661, 2024 Jun 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38906191

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Electro-osmosis offers an effective method for dewatering and remediating low permeability soil. Long-term observations on nonlinear behavior of electro-osmosis and the influencing factors are not commonly reported. Connection between cessation and direction reversal of electro-osmotic flow (EOF), and the evolution of electro-chemical parameters inside of the soil mass thus remains unclear. The dynamic response of EOF in variable charge soil could be significant, whereas the investigations on which are currently lacking. A series of electro-osmotic experiments were performed with two natural variable charge soils. The results indicated that initial electro-osmotic rate was positively proportional to electric current and initial electrical conductivity of the pore fluid, which could be explained by the ion migration model. The dynamic evolution of electro-osmotic rate and electro-chemical parameters corresponding to the solute and pH conditionings at the electrode compartments demonstrated that: 1) coupling effects of non-uniform distribution of voltage gradient and pH determined the magnitude and direction of EOF rate; 2) compared to the final pHIEP value, the bigger, close and smaller values of the novel index "voltage gradient weighed mean of spatial pH″ represented the forward, terminated and reversed EOF respectively; 3) the classical Helmholtz-Smoluchowski model are proved to be more applicable interpreting the coupled nonlinearity of electro-osmosis during the later steady phase. This work would facilitate future research for a comprehensive electro-osmotic model, and provide guidance to condition the initial and boundary conditions in application of electro-osmotic dewatering and electrokinetic remediation.

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EMBO Rep ; 25(7): 2861-2877, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38839944

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In developing olfactory bulb (OB), mitral cells (MCs) remodel their dendrites to establish the precise olfactory circuit, and these circuits are critical for individuals to sense odors and elicit behaviors for survival. However, how microtubules (MTs) participate in the process of dendritic remodeling remains elusive. Here, we reveal that calmodulin-regulated spectrin-associated proteins (CAMSAPs), a family of proteins that bind to the minus-end of the noncentrosomal MTs, play a crucial part in the development of MC dendrites. We observed that Camsap2 knockout (KO) males are infertile while the reproductive tract is normal. Further study showed that the infertility was due to the severe defects of mating behavior in male mice. Besides, mice with loss-of-function displayed defects in the sense of smell. Furthermore, we found that the deficiency of CAMSAP2 impairs the classical morphology of MCs, and the CAMSAP2-dependent dendritic remodeling process is responsible for this defect. Thus, our findings demonstrate that CAMSAP2 plays a vital role in regulating the development of MCs.


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Dendritas , Ratones Noqueados , Proteínas Asociadas a Microtúbulos , Bulbo Olfatorio , Olfato , Animales , Ratones , Masculino , Olfato/fisiología , Bulbo Olfatorio/metabolismo , Proteínas Asociadas a Microtúbulos/metabolismo , Proteínas Asociadas a Microtúbulos/genética , Dendritas/metabolismo , Morfogénesis/genética , Microtúbulos/metabolismo , Femenino
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 13592, 2024 06 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38867002

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Although aspirin can reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), there is still uncertainty about its significance as a treatment for CRC, and the mechanism of aspirin in CRC is not well understood. In this study, we used aspirin to prevent AOM/DSS-induced CRC in mice, and the anti-CRC efficacy of aspirin was assessed using haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and by determining the mouse survival rate and tumour size. 16S rDNA sequencing, flow cytometry (FCM), and Western blotting were also conducted to investigate the changes in the gut microbiota, tumour immune microenvironment, and apoptotic proteins, respectively. The results demonstrated that aspirin significantly exerted anti-CRC effects in mice. According to 16S rDNA sequencing, aspirin regulated the composition of the gut microbiota and dramatically reduced the abundance of Enterococcus cecorum. FCM demonstrated that there were more CD155 tumour cells and CD4 + CD25 + Treg cells showed increased TIGIT levels. Moreover, increased TIGIT expression on Treg cells is associated with reduced Treg cell functionality. Importantly, the inhibition of Treg cells is accompanied by the promotion of CD19 + GL-7 + B cells, CD8 + T cells, CD4 + CCR4 + Th2 cells, and CD4 + CCR6 + Th17 cells. Overall, aspirin prevents colorectal cancer by regulating the abundance of Enterococcus cecorum and TIGIT + Treg cells.


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Aspirina , Neoplasias Colorrectales , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Receptores Inmunológicos , Linfocitos T Reguladores , Aspirina/farmacología , Animales , Neoplasias Colorrectales/prevención & control , Neoplasias Colorrectales/microbiología , Linfocitos T Reguladores/efectos de los fármacos , Linfocitos T Reguladores/inmunología , Ratones , Receptores Inmunológicos/metabolismo , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efectos de los fármacos , Enterococcus/efectos de los fármacos , Microambiente Tumoral/efectos de los fármacos , Masculino , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL
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Front Plant Sci ; 15: 1394337, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38903430

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Background: Cannabidiol (CBD), as an important therapeutic property of the cannabis plants, is mainly produced in the flower organs. Auxin response factors (ARFs) are play a crucial role in flower development and secondary metabolite production. However, the specific roles of ARF gene family in cannabis remain unknown. Methods: In this study, various bioinformatics analysis of CsARF genes were conducted using online website and bioinformatics, quantitative real time PCR technology was used to investigate the expression patterns of the CsARF gene family in different tissues of different cannabis varieties, and subcellular localization analysis was performed in tobacco leaf. Results: In this study, 22 CsARF genes were identified and found to be unevenly distributed across 9 chromosomes of the cannabis genome. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the ARF proteins were divided into 4 subgroups. Duplication analysis identified one pair of segmental/whole-genome duplicated CsARF, and three pairs of tandemly duplicated CsARF. Collinearity analysis revealed that two CsARF genes, CsARF4 and CsARF19, were orthologous in both rice and soybean. Furthermore, subcellular localization analysis showed that CsARF2 was localized in the nucleus. Tissue-specific expression analysis revealed that six genes were highly expressed in cannabis male flowers, and among these genes, 3 genes were further found to be highly expressed at different developmental stages of male flowers. Meanwhile, correlation analysis between the expression level of CsARF genes and CBD content in two cultivars 'H8' and 'Y7' showed that the expression level of CsARF13 was negatively correlated with CBD content, while the expression levels of six genes were positively correlated with CBD content. In addition, most of CsARF genes were responsive to IAA treatment. Conclusion: Our study laid a foundation for the further studies of CsARFs function in cannabis, and provides candidate genes for breeding varieties with high CBD yield in cannabis production.

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Front Public Health ; 12: 1293698, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38873316

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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the impact of internet usage on physical activity participation among Chinese residents, utilizing data from the 2017 China General Social Survey (N = 12,264). The objectives were to investigate the relationship between internet usage and physical activity participation and to explore the moderating effects of gender, age, and education level. Methods: Multiple regression models and a binary Probit model were employed to analyze the data. The study focused on exploring the association between internet usage and physical activity participation, considering the moderating effects of gender, age, and education level. The sample consisted of 12,264 participants from the 2017 China General Social Survey. Results: The study found a positive association between increased internet usage and decreased engagement in physical activity, suggesting a negative influence of internet usage on physical activity. Significant age-related moderating effects were observed, indicating varying patterns of the internet-physical activity relationship across different age groups. Gender and education level were also found to significantly moderate this association, highlighting the impact of gender equality and educational attainment on individuals' utilization of the internet for physical activity purposes. Conclusion: This study underscores the evolving role of the internet in shaping physical activity behaviors in the Chinese context. It emphasizes the importance of considering age-related dynamics and societal factors such as gender equality and educational attainment in health promotion strategies.


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Ejercicio Físico , Uso de Internet , Humanos , Masculino , China , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Uso de Internet/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto Joven , Anciano , Factores Sexuales , Internet/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores de Edad , Escolaridad
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Dalton Trans ; 53(24): 10065-10069, 2024 Jun 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38847200

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Heteroleptic, bimetallic (Mg/K) cyclopentadienyl complexes (2-4) were synthesized by the reaction of the Mg-Mg-bonded compound [K(THF)3]2[LMg-MgL] (1, L = [(2,6-iPr2C6H3)NC(CH3)]22-) with cyclopentadiene derivatives, 6,6-dimethylfulvene, 6-(dimethylamino)fulvene, or 1,2,3,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene. The reactions proceed through diverse pathways, including hydrogen abstraction, C-C coupling, and dehydrogenation, depending on the property of the polyene substrate, thus providing an access to alkali/alkaline earth metal cyclopentadienyl complexes.

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Science ; 384(6699): eadd6260, 2024 May 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38815015

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Abnormal calcium signaling is a central pathological component of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Here, we describe the identification of a class of compounds called ReS19-T, which are able to restore calcium homeostasis in cell-based models of tau pathology. Aberrant tau accumulation leads to uncontrolled activation of store-operated calcium channels (SOCCs) by remodeling septin filaments at the cell cortex. Binding of ReS19-T to septins restores filament assembly in the disease state and restrains calcium entry through SOCCs. In amyloid-ß and tau-driven mouse models of disease, ReS19-T agents restored synaptic plasticity, normalized brain network activity, and attenuated the development of both amyloid-ß and tau pathology. Our findings identify the septin cytoskeleton as a potential therapeutic target for the development of disease-modifying AD treatments.


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Enfermedad de Alzheimer , Péptidos beta-Amiloides , Calcio , Homeostasis , Fármacos Neuroprotectores , Septinas , Proteínas tau , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/metabolismo , Péptidos beta-Amiloides/metabolismo , Calcio/metabolismo , Canales de Calcio/metabolismo , Señalización del Calcio/efectos de los fármacos , Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Citoesqueleto/efectos de los fármacos , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Plasticidad Neuronal/efectos de los fármacos , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/farmacología , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/uso terapéutico , Septinas/metabolismo , Proteínas tau/metabolismo
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; : e202406946, 2024 May 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38802316

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Control of phosphate capture and release is vital in environmental, biological, and pharmaceutical contexts. However, the binding of trivalent phosphate (PO4 3-) in water is exceptionally difficult due to its high hydration energy. Based on the anion coordination chemistry of phosphate, in this study, four charge-neutral tripodal hexaurea receptors (L1-L4), which were equipped with morpholine and polyethylene glycol terminal groups to enhance their solubility in water, were synthesized to enable the pH-triggered phosphate binding and release in aqueous solutions. Encouragingly, the receptors were found to bind PO4 3- anion in a 1 : 1 ratio via hydrogen bonds in 100 % water solutions, with L1 exhibiting the highest binding constant (1.2×103 M-1). These represent the first neutral anion ligands to bind phosphate in 100 % water and demonstrate the potential for phosphate capture and release in water through pH-triggered mechanisms, mimicking native phosphate binding proteins. Furthermore, L1 can also bind multiple bioavailable phosphate species, which may serve as model systems for probing and modulating phosphate homeostasis in biological and biomedical researches.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 270(Pt 1): 132421, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38759854

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This study examines the effects of flaxseed gum (FG) on the aggregate structure, pasting and rheological properties of waxy rice starch (WRS). Results display an increase in the ordered molecular structure (R1047/1024), relative crystallinity (RC), compactness (α), and microphase heterogeneity (ε, density degree of nanoaggregates, from 3.52 to 4.23) for WRS-FG complexes. These suggested FG facilitated the development of more organized molecular and crystalline structures of WRS, accompanied by the formation of ordered nanoaggregates with higher density (i.e., nano-aggregation structure). Also, FG addition resulted in the formation of enhanced gel network structure characterized by thicker layer walls and more uniform pores. These structural transformations contributed to a rise in gelatinization temperature (To, from 56.90 °C to 62.10 °C) and enthalpy (ΔH), as well as alterations in paste viscosities (PV, from 1285.00 mPa·s to 1734.00 mPa·s), and the rigidity of network structure (e.g., decreased loss tangent). These results indicate that FG could effectively regulate the techno-functional properties of WRS by rationally controlling the starch intrinsic structures of starch. And this study may improve the pasting and gelling properties of starch, thus driving the development of high-quality starchy foods and prolonging their shelf life, especially for glutinous rice flour products.


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Lino , Oryza , Reología , Almidón , Oryza/química , Almidón/química , Lino/química , Gomas de Plantas/química , Temperatura , Viscosidad
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Eur J Med Chem ; 271: 116444, 2024 May 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38691889

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The NAPRT-induced increase in NAD+ levels was proposed as a mechanism contributing to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resistance to NAMPT inhibitors. Thus, concurrently targeting NAMPT and NAPRT could be considered to overcome drug resistance. A BRD4 inhibitor downregulates the expression of NAPRT in HCC, and the combination of NAMPT inhibitors with BRD4 inhibitors simultaneously blocks NAD+ generation via salvage and the PH synthesis pathway. Moreover, the combination of the two agents significantly downregulated the expression of tumor-promoting genes and strongly promoted apoptosis. The present work identified various NAMPT/BRD4 dual inhibitors based on the multitargeted drug rationale. Among them, compound A2, which demonstrated the strongest effect, exhibited potent inhibition of NAMPT and BRD4 (IC50 = 35 and 58 nM, respectively). It significantly suppressed the growth and migration of HCC cells and facilitated their apoptosis. Furthermore, compound A2 also manifested a robust anticancer effect in HCCLM3 xenograft mouse models, with no apparent toxic effects. Our findings in this study provide an effective approach to target NAD+ metabolism for HCC treatment.


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Antineoplásicos , Apoptosis , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular , Proliferación Celular , Citocinas , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Nicotinamida Fosforribosiltransferasa , Factores de Transcripción , Nicotinamida Fosforribosiltransferasa/antagonistas & inhibidores , Nicotinamida Fosforribosiltransferasa/metabolismo , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/tratamiento farmacológico , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Animales , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Factores de Transcripción/antagonistas & inhibidores , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Citocinas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Estructura Molecular , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Ratones Desnudos , Línea Celular Tumoral , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Proteínas que Contienen Bromodominio
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Plant Signal Behav ; 19(1): 2357367, 2024 Dec 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38775124

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Elevated temperatures critically impact crop growth, development, and yield, with photosynthesis being the most temperature-sensitive physiological process in plants. This study focused on assessing the photosynthetic response and genetic adaptation of two different heat-resistant jujube varieties 'Junzao' (J) and 'Fucuimi' (F), to high-temperature stress (42°C Day/30°C Night). Comparative analyses of leaf photosynthetic indices, microstructural changes, and transcriptome sequencing were conducted. Results indicated superior high-temperature adaptability in F, evidenced by alterations in leaf stomatal behavior - particularly in J, where defense cells exhibited significant water loss, shrinkage, and reduced stomatal opening, alongside a marked increase in stomatal density. Through transcriptome sequencing 13,884 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, significantly enriched in pathways related to plant-pathogen interactions, amino acid biosynthesis, starch and sucrose metabolism, and carbohydrate metabolism. Key findings include the identification of photosynthetic pathway related DEGs and HSFA1s as central regulators of thermal morphogenesis and heat stress response. Revealing their upregulation in F and downregulation in J. The results indicate that these genes play a crucial role in improving heat tolerance in F. This study unveils critical photosynthetic genes involved in heat stress, providing a theoretical foundation for comprehending the molecular mechanisms underlying jujube heat tolerance.


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Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas , Fotosíntesis , Ziziphus , Ziziphus/genética , Ziziphus/fisiología , Fotosíntesis/genética , Respuesta al Choque Térmico/genética , Calor , Hojas de la Planta/genética , Hojas de la Planta/metabolismo , Transcriptoma/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Estomas de Plantas/fisiología , Estomas de Plantas/genética
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J Am Chem Soc ; 146(15): 10908-10916, 2024 Apr 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38579155

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Self-assembly of sophisticated polyhedral cages has drawn much attention because of their elaborate structures and potential applications. Herein, we report the anion-coordination-driven assembly of the first A8L12 (A = anion, L = ligand) octanuclear cubic structures from phosphate anion and p-xylylene-spaced bis-bis(urea) ligands via peripheral templating of countercations (TEA+ or TPA+). By attaching terminal aryl rings (phenyl or naphthyl) to the ligand through a flexible (methylene) linker, these aryls actively participate in the formation of plenty of "aromatic pockets" for guest cation binding. As a result, multiple peripheral guests (up to 22) of suitable size are bound on the faces and vertices of the cube, forming a network of cation-π interactions to stabilize the cube structure. More interestingly, when chiral ligands were used, either diastereomers of mixed Λ- and Δ-configurations (with TEA+ countercation) for the phosphate coordination centers or enantiopure cubes (with TPA+) were formed. Thus, the assembly and chirality of the cube can be modulated by remote terminal groups and peripheral templating tetraalkylammonium cations.

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(17): 21672-21688, 2024 May 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637290

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Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used as hard tissue substitutes in dentistry and orthopedics, but their low bioactivity leads to undesirable osseointegration defects in the early osteogenic phase. Surface modification is an important approach to overcome these problems. In the present study, novel magnesium phosphate (MgP) coatings with controllable structures were fabricated on the surface of Ti using the phosphate chemical conversion (PCC) method. The effects of the microstructure on the physicochemical and biological properties of the coatings on Ti were researched. The results indicated that accelerators in PCC solution were important factors affecting the microstructure and properties of the MgP coatings. In addition, the coated Ti exhibited excellent hydrophilicity, high bonding strength, and good corrosion resistance. Moreover, the biological results showed that the MgP coatings could improve the spread, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of mouse osteoblast cells (MC3T3-E1) and vascular differentiation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), indicating that the coated Ti samples had a great effect on promoting osteogenesis and angiogenesis. Overall, this study provided a new research idea for the surface modification of conventional Ti to enhance osteogenesis and angiogenesis in different bone types for potential biomedical applications.


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Diferenciación Celular , Proliferación Celular , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos , Células Endoteliales de la Vena Umbilical Humana , Compuestos de Magnesio , Neovascularización Fisiológica , Osteogénesis , Fosfatos , Titanio , Titanio/química , Titanio/farmacología , Osteogénesis/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Ratones , Células Endoteliales de la Vena Umbilical Humana/efectos de los fármacos , Humanos , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos/química , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos/farmacología , Fosfatos/química , Fosfatos/farmacología , Compuestos de Magnesio/química , Compuestos de Magnesio/farmacología , Diferenciación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Neovascularización Fisiológica/efectos de los fármacos , Osteoblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Osteoblastos/citología , Propiedades de Superficie , Línea Celular , Angiogénesis
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Immunobiology ; 229(3): 152798, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38537424

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BACKGROUND: A growing body of experimental and clinical evidence has implicated gut microbiota in the onset and course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The imbalance of intestinal flora in RA patients may lead to abnormal expression of immune cells and related cytokines. PURPOSE: Conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) and conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs combined with biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs + bDMARDs) are widely used to treat RA, but the characteristics of gut microbiota before and after treatment and their relationship with memory Tfh/B cells and cytokines remain unclear. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from 50 RA patients and 25 healthy controls (HCs) for 16SrRNA gene sequencing. We examined the proportion of lymphocyte subsets in healthy controls and RA patients. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of related cytokines in serum. The α and ß diversity of intestinal flora, and the correlation between intestinal flora and clinical indicators, lymphocyte subsets, cytokines were analyzed. RESULT: At the genus level, Ruminococcaceae_Ruminococcus was decreased in the csDMARDs and csDMARDs + bDMARDs treatment group, whereas Faecalibacterium was reduced in the csDMARDs treatment group, compared to untreated group. CD4+CD45RO+CCR7+CXCR5+central memory Tfh cells and CD4+CD45RO+CCR7-CXCR5+effector memory Tfh cells were significantly lower in the csDMARDs + bDMARDs treatment group than in untreated group. CD19+CD27+IgD+pre-switched memory B cells were higher in the csDMARDs and csDMARDs + bDMARDs treatment groups, whereas CD19+CD27+IgD-switched memory B cells were significantly lower than in untreated group. Ruminococcaceae_Ruminococcus was negatively correlated with CD19+CD27+IgD+ pre-switched memory B cells but positively correlated with CD4+CD45RO+CCR7-CXCR5+effector memory Tfh and CD19+CD27+IgD-switched memory B cells in patients with RA treated with DMARDs. CONCLUSION: The gut microbiota, memory Tfh cells, memory B cells, and cytokines of patients with RA changed significantly under different treatment regimens and had certain correlations with the clinical indicators of RA.


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Antirreumáticos , Artritis Reumatoide , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Humanos , Artritis Reumatoide/inmunología , Artritis Reumatoide/tratamiento farmacológico , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/inmunología , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Antirreumáticos/uso terapéutico , Citocinas/metabolismo , Adulto , Células T Auxiliares Foliculares/inmunología , Memoria Inmunológica , Linfocitos B/inmunología , Anciano , Células B de Memoria/inmunología
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Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) ; 56(5): 763-775, 2024 05 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38516703

RESUMEN

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a breast cancer subtype with poor prognosis. Clinical studies have verified that the Sanyingfang formula (SYF), a TCM prescription, has obvious effects on inhibiting breast cancer recurrence and metastasis, prolonging patient survival, and reducing clinical symptoms. However, its active ingredients and molecular mechanisms are still unclear. In this study, the active ingredients of each herbal medicine composing SYF and their target proteins are obtained from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database. Breast cancer-related genes are obtained from the GeneCards database. Major targets and pathways related to SYF treatment in breast cancer are identified by analyzing the above data. By conducting molecular docking analysis, we find that the active ingredients quercetin and luteolin bind well to the key targets KDR1, PPARG, SOD1, and VCAM1. In vitro experiments verify that SYF can reduce the proliferation, migration, and invasion ability of TNBC cells. Using a TNBC xenograft mouse model, we show that SYF could delay tumor growth and effectively inhibit the occurrence of breast cancer lung metastasis in vivo. PPARG, SOD1, KDR1, and VCAM1 are all regulated by SYF and may play important roles in SYF-mediated inhibition of TNBC recurrence and metastasis.


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Proliferación Celular , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/patología , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/genética , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/farmacología , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/uso terapéutico , Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos/química , Humanos , Animales , Femenino , Ratones , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Ensayos Antitumor por Modelo de Xenoinjerto , Farmacología en Red , Movimiento Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones Desnudos , Luteolina/farmacología , Luteolina/uso terapéutico , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Quercetina/farmacología , Quercetina/química , Medicina Tradicional China , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos
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Am J Reprod Immunol ; 91(3): e13827, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38433312

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: The polymorphisms of the FOXP3 gene may mediate abnormalities in Tregs, leading to an imbalance in maternal-fetal immune tolerance and ultimately resulting in recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). This meta-analysis aims to assess the potential association between FOXP3 polymorphisms and susceptibility to RSA using five specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: By conducting a comprehensive search across databases such as EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, and CBM, we identified suitable studies for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The data extracted from these studies were subjected to analysis using Stata SE 15. To assess the degree of association, we utilized the odds ratio (OR) along with its corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Five specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were employed in assessing the connection between FOXP3 gene polymorphisms and RSA. RESULTS: The meta-analysis demonstrated a significant association between several polymorphisms (rs3761548, rs2232365, rs2232368, rs2280883, and rs2294021) and susceptibility to RSA. Conversely, the FOXP3 rs5902434 polymorphism was not associated with susceptibility to RSA. CONCLUSION: Our meta-analysis suggests that these genetic variations within the FOXP3 gene might play a role in the progression of RSA disease. Meanwhile, large-scale studies that consider multiple factors are needed to validate this finding.


Asunto(s)
Aborto Habitual , Femenino , Embarazo , Humanos , Aborto Habitual/genética , Polimorfismo de Nucleótido Simple , Bases de Datos Factuales , Feto , Factores de Transcripción Forkhead/genética
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