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Carbohydr Polym ; 346: 122663, 2024 Dec 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39245517

ABSTRACT

Concerns about food safety and environmental impact from chemical surfactants have prompted interest in natural lignocellulosic materials as alternatives. In this study, we combined hydrated deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment with ultrasound treatment to prepare lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNF) from bamboo shoot shells with appropriate surface properties for stabilizing Pickering emulsions. The pretreatment intensity effectively modulated the surface characteristics of LCNF, achieving desirable wettability through lignin retention and in-situ esterification. The resulting LCNF/curcumin Pickering emulsion (CPE) demonstrated curcumin protection and pH-responsive color changes, while the ensuing CPE/PVA composite film exhibited ultraviolet shielding, mechanical strength, oxygen barrier, and antioxidant properties. Furthermore, the CPE/PVA film showed promise as a real-time indicator for monitoring shrimp freshness, maintaining sensitivity to spoilage even after six months of storage. These findings advance the advancement of green LCNF technologies, providing eco-friendly solutions for valorizing bamboo shoot shells and enhancing the application of LCNF in Pickering emulsions.


Subject(s)
Curcumin , Emulsions , Lignin , Nanofibers , Curcumin/chemistry , Lignin/chemistry , Emulsions/chemistry , Animals , Nanofibers/chemistry , Antioxidants/chemistry , Deep Eutectic Solvents/chemistry , Plant Shoots/chemistry , Sasa/chemistry , Wettability , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(37): 20537-20546, 2024 Sep 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39231308

ABSTRACT

Understanding and recognizing the structural characteristics of lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) and lignin in different growth stages and tissue types of bamboo will facilitate industrial processes and practical applications of bamboo biomass. Herein, the LCC and lignin samples were sequentially isolated from fibers and parenchyma cells of bamboo with different growth ages. The diverse yields of sequential fractions not only reflect the different biomass recalcitrance between bamboo fibers and parenchyma cells but also uncover the structural heterogeneity of these tissues at different growth stages. The molecular structures and structural inhomogeneities of the isolated lignin and LCC samples were comprehensively investigated. The results showed that the structural features of lignin and LCC linkages in parenchyma cells were abundant in ß-O-4 linkages but less with carbon-carbon linkages, suggesting that lignin and cross-linked LCC in parenchyma cells are simple in nature and easily to be tamed and tractable in the current biorefinery. Parallelly, the different ball-milled samples were directly characterized by high-resolution (800 M) solution-state 2D-HSQC NMR to analyze the whole lignocellulosic material. Overall, the scheme presented in this study will provide a comprehensive understanding of lignin and LCC linkages in fibers and parenchyma cells of bamboo and enable the utilization of bamboo biomass.


Subject(s)
Carbohydrates , Lignin , Lignin/chemistry , Lignin/metabolism , Carbohydrates/chemistry , Biomass , Sasa/chemistry , Sasa/growth & development , Sasa/metabolism , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Molecular Structure , Poaceae/chemistry , Poaceae/metabolism
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Neurosci Biobehav Rev ; 165: 105868, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39218048

ABSTRACT

As a central molecule in complement system (CS), complement (C) 3 is upregulated in the patients and animal models of Alzheimer's disease (AD). C3 will metabolize to iC3b and C3a. iC3b is responsible for clearing ß-amyloid protein (Aß). In this scenario, C3 exerts neuroprotective effects against the disease via iC3b. However, C3a will inhibit microglia to clear the Aß, leading to the deposition of Aß and impair the functions of synapses. To their effects on AD, activation of C3a and C3a receptor (C3aR) will impair the mitochondria, leading to the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which activates the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes. The overloading of NLRP3 inflammasomes activate microglia, leading to the formation of inflammatory environment. The inflammatory environment will facilitate the deposition of Aß and abnormal synapse pruning, which results in the progression of AD. Therefore, the current review will decipher the mechanisms of C3a inducing the synapse loss via C3aR in mitochondria-dependent NLRP3 activating mechanisms, which facilitates the understanding the AD.


Subject(s)
Alzheimer Disease , Complement C3a , Mitochondria , NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein , Receptors, Complement , Synapses , Alzheimer Disease/metabolism , Alzheimer Disease/pathology , NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism , Humans , Synapses/metabolism , Synapses/pathology , Animals , Mitochondria/metabolism , Receptors, Complement/metabolism , Complement C3a/metabolism , Disease Progression , Complement C3/metabolism
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PLoS One ; 19(8): e0308220, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39116065

ABSTRACT

The oil used to fry food is often used multiple times to reduce costs. However, when foods containing sweeteners are processed in this way, the sweeteners may produce substances harmful to the body as a result of repeated frying at high temperatures. This article investigated the stability of sodium cyclamate during deep-frying by HPLC using a pre-column derivatization method. The results showed that cyclohexylamine was a decomposition product of a standard sample of sodium cyclamate when deep-fried at 200°C for 25 min. A pre-column derivatization/HPLC method was established to determine cyclohexylamine, a decomposition product of sodium cyclamate, under these conditions. Dansyl chloride was used as the derivatization reagent, the derivatization temperature was 60°C, the derivatization time was 20 min, the pH of sodium bicarbonate buffer solution was 11, and the concentration of dansyl chloride was 2.0 mg/mL. Detection was carried out by using an Agilent 1260 high-performance liquid chromatograph coupled with an ultraviolet detector. The ultraviolet detection wavelength was 254 nm, and the mobile phase was acetonitrile-1.0 g/L potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Gradient elution was adopted, the peak of the cyclohexylamine derivative appeared at a retention time of 17.75 min, and the peak area response value was the largest. The methodological validation analysis showed that the detection limit of cyclohexylamine was 0.5 mg/kg, the quantification limit was 2.0 mg/kg, and the spiked recoveries were in the range of 99.37-110.16%. The relative standard deviations (RSDs) were in the range of 0.17-1.26%. Four samples were tested and analyzed by the established method, and cyclohexylamine was not detected.


Subject(s)
Cyclamates , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Cyclamates/analysis , Cyclamates/chemistry , Hot Temperature , Cyclohexylamines/chemistry , Cyclohexylamines/analysis
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 277(Pt 4): 134536, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39111481

ABSTRACT

In recent years, nanocellulose (NC) has gained significant attention due to its remarkable properties, such as adjustable surface chemistry, extraordinary biological properties, low toxicity and low density. This review summarizes the preparation of NC derived from lignocellulosic biomass (LCB), including cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNF). It focuses on examining the impact of non-cellulosic components such as lignin and hemicellulose on the functionality of NC. Additionally, various surface modification strategies of NC were discussed, including esterification, etherification and silylation. The review also emphasizes the progress of NC application in areas such as Pickering emulsions, food packaging materials, food additives, and hydrogels. Finally, the prospects for producing NC from LCB and its application in food-related fields are examined. This work aims to demonstrate the effective benefits of preparing NC from lignocellulosic biomass and its potential application in the food industry.


Subject(s)
Biomass , Cellulose , Lignin , Lignin/chemistry , Cellulose/chemistry , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Food Packaging/methods , Food Additives/chemistry , Nanofibers/chemistry
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Adv Mater ; 36(38): e2407874, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39054698

ABSTRACT

Implantable neural devices that record neurons in various states, including static states, light activities such as walking, and vigorous activities such as running, offer opportunities for understanding brain functions and dysfunctions. However, recording neurons under vigorous activities remains a long-standing challenge because it leads to intense brain deformation. Thus, three key requirements are needed simultaneously for neural devices, that is, low modulus, low specific interfacial impedance, and high electrical conductivity, to realize stable device/brain interfaces and high-quality transmission of neural signals. However, they always contradict each other in current material strategies. Here, a soft fiber neural device capable of stably tracking individual neurons in the deep brain of medium-sized animals under vigorous activity is reported. Inspired by the axon architecture, this fiber neural device is constructed with a conductive gel fiber possessing a network-in-liquid structure using conjugated polymers and liquid matrices and then insulated with soft fluorine rubber. This strategy reconciles the contradictions and simultaneously confers the fiber neural device with low modulus (300 kPa), low specific impedance (579 kΩ µm2), and high electrical conductivity (32 700 S m-1) - ≈1-3 times higher than hydrogels. Stable single-unit spike tracking in running cats, which promises new opportunities for neuroscience is demonstrated.


Subject(s)
Axons , Electric Conductivity , Animals , Axons/physiology , Neurons/cytology , Neurons/physiology , Polymers/chemistry
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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 671: 175-183, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38797143

ABSTRACT

The practical applications of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have severely been hindered by notorious shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfide intermediates (LiPSs), which bring about rapid capacity degradation, low coulombic efficiency and poor cycling stability. In this work, 1T-rich MoS2 nanosheets are in-situ developed onto the conductive porous carbon matrix (1T-rich MoS2@PC) as efficient polysulfide promotors for high-performance Li-S batteries. The porous carbon skeleton tightly anchors MoS2 nanosheets to prevent their reaggregation and ensures accessible electrical channels, and at the same time provides a favorable confined space that promotes the generation of 1T-rich MoS2 structure. More importantly, the uniformly distributed metallic 1T-rich MoS2 nanosheets not only affords rich sulfphilic sites and high binding energy for immobilizing LiPSs, but also favors rapid electron transfer and LiPSs conversation kinetics, substantially regulating sulfur chemistry in working cells. Consequently, the Li-S cell assembled with 1T-rich MoS2@PC modified separator delivers a remarkable cycling stability with ultralow capacity decay rate of 0.067% over 500 cycles at 1C. Encouragingly, under harsh conditions (high sulfur loading of 4.78 mg cm-2 and low E/S ratio of 8 µL mg-1), a favorable electrochemical performance can still be demonstrated. This study highlights the profitable design of 1T-rich MoS2/carbon based electrocatalyst for suppressing shuttle effect and promoting catalytic conversation of LiPSs, and has the potential to be applied to in other energy storage systems.

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(20): 25665-25675, 2024 May 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38735053

ABSTRACT

Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) usually adopt a tumor-promoting M2-like phenotype, which largely impedes the immune response and therapeutic efficacy of solid tumors. Repolarizing TAMs from M2 to the antitumor M1 phenotype is crucial for reshaping the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment (TIME). Herein, we developed self-assembled nanoparticles from the polymeric prodrug of resiquimod (R848) to reprogram the TIME for robust cancer immunotherapy. The polymeric prodrug was constructed by conjugating the R848 derivative to terminal amino groups of the linear dendritic polymer composed of linear poly(ethylene glycol) and lysine dendrimer. The amphiphilic prodrug self-assembled into nanoparticles (PLRS) of around 35 nm with a spherical morphology. PLRS nanoparticles could be internalized by antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in vitro and thus efficiently repolarized macrophages from M2 to M1 and facilitated the maturation of APCs. In addition, PLRS significantly inhibited tumor growth in the 4T1 orthotopic breast cancer model with much lower systemic side effects. Mechanistic studies suggested that PLRS significantly stimulated the TIME by repolarizing TAMs into the M1 phenotype and increased the infiltration of cytotoxic T cells into the tumor. This study provides an effective polymeric prodrug-based strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of R848 in cancer immunotherapy.


Subject(s)
Imidazoles , Immunotherapy , Nanoparticles , Prodrugs , Prodrugs/chemistry , Prodrugs/pharmacology , Prodrugs/therapeutic use , Animals , Mice , Imidazoles/chemistry , Imidazoles/pharmacology , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Female , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Cell Line, Tumor , Humans , Tumor-Associated Macrophages/drug effects , Tumor-Associated Macrophages/immunology , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , RAW 264.7 Cells , Polyethylene Glycols/chemistry , Tumor Microenvironment/drug effects , Dendrimers/chemistry , Dendrimers/pharmacology , Macrophages/drug effects , Macrophages/immunology , Macrophages/metabolism
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Am J Surg Pathol ; 48(6): 662-670, 2024 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38595297

ABSTRACT

A recent study described a rare subtype of tuberous sclerosis complex ( TSC )-mutated renal cell carcinoma primarily characterized by Xanthomatous giant cell morphology. Only 2 cases in young individuals have been reported so far, making the correct diagnosis challenging from a pathological perspective. It remains unknown whether this tumor represents an independent subtype or belongs to other TSC -mutated tumors. We conducted a clinicopathologic evaluation and immunohistochemical profiling of 5 cases of Xanthomatous Giant Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (XGC RCC) with confirmed TSC2 mutations through targeted DNA sequencing. In addition, we analyzed transcriptomic profiles using RNA-seq for the following samples: XGC RCC, Low-grade Oncocytic tumors (LOT), High-grade Oncocytic tumors/Eosinophilic Vacuolar Tumors (HOT/EVT), Eosinophilic Solid and Cystic Renal Cell Carcinomas (ESC RCC), Chromophobe cell Renal Cell Carcinomas (ChRCC), Renal Oncocytomas (RO), clear cell Renal Cell Carcinomas (ccRCC), and normal renal tissues. There were 2 female and 3 male patients, aged 22 to 58 years, who underwent radical nephrectomy for tumor removal. The tumor sizes ranged from 4.7 to 9.5 cm in diameter. These tumors exhibited ill-defined boundaries, showed an expansive growth pattern, and featured distinctive tumor giant cells with abundant eosinophilic to Xanthomatous cytoplasm and prominent nucleoli. All tumors had low Ki-67 proliferation indices (<1%) and demonstrated immune reactivity for CD10, PAX8, CK20, CathepsinK, and GPNMB. Next-generation sequencing confirmed TSC2 mutations in all cases. RNA sequencing-based clustering indicated a close similarity between the tumor and ESC RCC. One patient (1/5) died of an accident 63 months later, while the remaining patients (4/5) were alive without tumor recurrences or metastases at the time of analysis, with a mean follow-up duration of 43.4 months. Our research supports the concept that Xanthomatous giant cell renal cell carcinoma (XGC RCC) shares clinicopathological and molecular characteristics with ESC RCC and shows a relatively positive prognosis, providing further support for a close morphologic spectrum between the two. We propose considering XGC RCC as a distinct subtype of ESC RCC.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers, Tumor , Carcinoma, Renal Cell , Kidney Neoplasms , Mutation , Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 Protein , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/genetics , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Kidney Neoplasms/surgery , Kidney Neoplasms/chemistry , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/genetics , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/chemistry , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/surgery , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Adult , Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 Protein/genetics , Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics , Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis , Young Adult , Immunohistochemistry , Xanthomatosis/pathology , Xanthomatosis/genetics , DNA Mutational Analysis , Nephrectomy , Phenotype , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Diagnosis, Differential
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Chin J Nat Med ; 22(4): 375-384, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38658100

ABSTRACT

The aerial parts of Mosla chinensis Maxim. and Mosla chinensis cv. 'Jiangxiangru' (MCJ) are widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), known collectively as Xiang-ru. However, due to clinical effectiveness concerns and frequent misidentification, the original plants have increasingly been substituted by various species within the genera Elsholtzia and Mosla. The challenge in distinguishing between these genera arises from their similar morphological and metabolic profiles. To address this issue, our study introduced a rapid method for metabolic characterization, employing high-resolution mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. Through detailed biosynthetic and chemometric analyses, we pinpointed five phenolic compounds-salviaflaside, cynaroside, scutellarein-7-O-D-glucoside, rutin, and vicenin-2-among 203 identified compounds, as reliable chemical markers for distinguishing Xiang-ru from closely related Elsholtzia species. This methodology holds promise for broad application in the analysis of plant aerial parts, especially in verifying the authenticity of aromatic traditional medicinal plants. Our findings underscore the importance of non-volatile compounds as dependable chemical markers in the authentication process of aromatic traditional medicinal plants.


Subject(s)
Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Lamiaceae , Phenols , Phenols/analysis , Phenols/chemistry , Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry , Drugs, Chinese Herbal/analysis , Lamiaceae/chemistry , Lamiaceae/classification , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Metabolomics/methods , Mass Spectrometry/methods , Plant Components, Aerial/chemistry
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Research (Wash D C) ; 7: 0347, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38576863

ABSTRACT

Utilizing renewable lignocellulosic resources for wastewater remediation is crucial to achieving sustainable social development. However, the resulting by-products and the synthetic process characterized by complexity, high cost, and environmental pollution limit the further development of lignocellulose-based materials. Here, we developed a sustainable strategy that involved a new functional deep eutectic solvent (DES) to deconstruct industrial xylose residue into cellulose-rich residue with carboxyl groups, lignin with carboxyl and quaternary ammonium salt groups, and DES effluent rich in lignin fragments. Subsequently, these fractions equipped with customized functionality were used to produce efficient wastewater remediation materials in cost-effective and environmentally sound manners, namely, photocatalyst prepared by carboxyl-modified cellulose residue, biochar-based adsorbent originated from modified lignin, and flocculant synthesized by self-catalytic in situ copolymerization of residual DES effluent at room temperature. Under the no-waste principle, this strategy upgraded the whole components of waste lignocellulose into high-value-added wastewater remediation materials with excellent universality. These materials in coordination with each other can stepwise purify high-hazardous mineral processing wastewater into drinkable water, including the removal of 99.81% of suspended solids, almost all various heavy metal ions, and 97.09% chemical oxygen demand, respectively. This work provided promising solutions and blueprints for lignocellulosic resources to alleviate water shortages while also advancing the global goal of carbon neutrality.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 265(Pt 1): 130834, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38484815

ABSTRACT

Blending poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA) is a cost-effective strategy to obtain biodegradable plastic with complementary properties. However, the incompatibility between PBAT and PLA is a great challenge for fabricating high-performance composite films. Herein, the ethyl acetate fractionated lignin with the small glass transition temperature and low molecular weight was achieved and incorporated into the PBAT/PLA composite as a compatibilizer. The fractionated lignin can be uniformly dispersed within the PBAT/PLA matrix through a melt blending process and interact with the molecular chain of PBAT and PLA as a bonding bridge, which enhances the intermolecular interactions and reduces the interfacial tension of PBAT/PLA. By adding fractionated lignin, the tensile strength of the PBAT/PLA composite increased by 35.4 % and the yield strength increased by 37.7 %. Owing to lignin, the composite films possessed the ultraviolet shielding function and exhibited better water vapor barrier properties (1.73 ± 0.08 × 10-13 g·cm/cm2·s·Pa). This work conclusively demonstrated that fractionated lignin can be used as a green compatibilizer and a low-cost functional filler for PBAT/PLA materials, and provides guidance for the application of lignin in biodegradable plastics.


Subject(s)
Alkenes , Biodegradable Plastics , Lignin , Phthalic Acids , Adipates , Poly A , Polyesters
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Dev Cell ; 59(9): 1175-1191.e7, 2024 May 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38521055

ABSTRACT

In pyloric metaplasia, mature gastric chief cells reprogram via an evolutionarily conserved process termed paligenosis to re-enter the cell cycle and become spasmolytic polypeptide-expressing metaplasia (SPEM) cells. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) following injury to the murine stomach to analyze mechanisms governing paligenosis at high resolution. Injury causes induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) with coordinated changes in mitochondrial activity and cellular metabolism, requiring the transcriptional mitochondrial regulator Ppargc1a (Pgc1α) and ROS regulator Nf2el2 (Nrf2). Loss of the ROS and mitochondrial control in Ppargc1a-/- mice causes the death of paligenotic cells through ferroptosis. Blocking the cystine transporter SLC7A11(xCT), which is critical in lipid radical detoxification through glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), also increases ferroptosis. Finally, we show that PGC1α-mediated ROS and mitochondrial changes also underlie the paligenosis of pancreatic acinar cells. Altogether, the results detail how metabolic and mitochondrial changes are necessary for injury response, regeneration, and metaplasia in the stomach.


Subject(s)
Amino Acid Transport System y+ , Ferroptosis , Metaplasia , Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha , Reactive Oxygen Species , Regeneration , Stomach , Animals , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Mice , Ferroptosis/physiology , Stomach/pathology , Regeneration/physiology , Amino Acid Transport System y+/metabolism , Amino Acid Transport System y+/genetics , Metaplasia/metabolism , Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha/metabolism , Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha/genetics , Mitochondria/metabolism , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/genetics , Gastric Mucosa/metabolism , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Chief Cells, Gastric/metabolism , Acinar Cells/metabolism , Mice, Knockout , Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathione Peroxidase , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Nano Lett ; 24(14): 4217-4223, 2024 Apr 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38551179

ABSTRACT

Under shock loading, the spall strength of nanocrystals exhibits intricate grain-size effects due to the presence of abundant grain boundary and dislocation activities. However, the influence of size on spall toughness and void evolution has been largely overlooked. This study employs molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the damage accumulation characteristics of nanocrystalline aluminum across various grain sizes. Unlike the trade-off observed in quasi-static loading conditions, our study reveals a consistency in which grain size governs both nanovoid nucleation and coalescence, yielding a novel spall strength-toughness synergy. These insights highlight grain sizes that are particularly susceptible to spall fracture, offering a crucial understanding of nanocrystal failure mechanisms in extreme environments.

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J Virol ; 98(3): e0112923, 2024 Mar 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38305155

ABSTRACT

The global circulation of clade 2.3.4.4b H5Ny highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) in poultry and wild birds, increasing mammal infections, continues to pose a public health threat and may even form a pandemic. An efficacious vaccine against H5Ny HPAIVs is crucial for emergency use and pandemic preparedness. In this study, we developed a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)-based vaccine candidate expressing hemagglutinin (HA) protein of clade 2.3.4.4b H5 HPAIV, termed rPIV5-H5, and evaluated its safety and efficacy in mice and ferrets. Our results demonstrated that intranasal immunization with a single dose of rPIV5-H5 could stimulate H5-specific antibody responses, moreover, a prime-boost regimen using rPIV5-H5 stimulated robust humoral, cellular, and mucosal immune responses in mice. Challenge study showed that rPIV5-H5 prime-boost regimen provided sterile immunity against lethal clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 virus infection in mice and ferrets. Notably, rPIV5-H5 prime-boost regimen provided protection in mice against challenge with lethal doses of heterologous clades 2.2, 2.3.2, and 2.3.4 H5N1, and clade 2.3.4.4h H5N6 viruses. These results revealed that rPIV5-H5 can elicit protective immunity against a diverse clade of highly pathogenic H5Ny virus infection in mammals, highlighting the potential of rPIV5-H5 as a pan-H5 influenza vaccine candidate for emergency use.IMPORTANCEClade 2.3.4.4b H5Ny highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) have been widely circulating in wild birds and domestic poultry all over the world, leading to infections in mammals, including humans. Here, we developed a recombinant PIV5-vectored vaccine candidate expressing the HA protein of clade 2.3.4.4b H5 virus. Intranasal immunization with rPIV5-H5 in mice induced airway mucosal IgA responses, high levels of antibodies, and robust T-cell responses. Importantly, rPIV5-H5 conferred complete protection in mice and ferrets against clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 virus challenge, the protective immunity was extended against heterologous H5Ny viruses. Taken together, our data demonstrate that rPIV5-H5 is a promising vaccine candidate against diverse H5Ny influenza viruses in mammals.


Subject(s)
Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype , Influenza A Virus, H5N6 Subtype , Influenza Vaccines , Orthomyxoviridae Infections , Parainfluenza Virus 5 , Animals , Humans , Mice , Ferrets/immunology , Hemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza Virus/genetics , Hemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza Virus/immunology , Immunity, Cellular , Immunity, Humoral , Immunity, Mucosal , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/chemistry , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/classification , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/genetics , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/immunology , Influenza A Virus, H5N6 Subtype/chemistry , Influenza A Virus, H5N6 Subtype/classification , Influenza A Virus, H5N6 Subtype/genetics , Influenza A Virus, H5N6 Subtype/immunology , Influenza in Birds/immunology , Influenza in Birds/prevention & control , Influenza in Birds/transmission , Influenza in Birds/virology , Influenza Vaccines/administration & dosage , Influenza Vaccines/adverse effects , Influenza Vaccines/genetics , Influenza Vaccines/immunology , Orthomyxoviridae Infections/immunology , Orthomyxoviridae Infections/prevention & control , Orthomyxoviridae Infections/transmission , Orthomyxoviridae Infections/virology , Pandemic Preparedness/methods , Parainfluenza Virus 5/genetics , Parainfluenza Virus 5/immunology , Parainfluenza Virus 5/metabolism , Vaccines, Synthetic/administration & dosage , Vaccines, Synthetic/adverse effects , Vaccines, Synthetic/genetics , Vaccines, Synthetic/immunology , Administration, Intranasal , Poultry/virology , Immunoglobulin A/immunology , T-Lymphocytes/immunology
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Virology ; 592: 110009, 2024 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38330852

ABSTRACT

Swine influenza viruses pose ongoing threat to pork industry throughout the world. In 2023, fattening pigs from a swine farm in Inner Mongolia of China experienced influenza-like symptoms. Co-infection of influenza A virus with Pasteurella multocida was diagnosed in lung tissues of diseased pigs and a genotype 4 (G4) Eurasian avian-like (EA) H1N1 virus was isolated, which was named as A/swine/Neimenggu/0326/2023. We demonstrated the virus preferentially bound human-like SAα2,6Gal receptor. It was noteworthy that the virus possessed multiple genetic markers for mammalian adaptation in the internal genes. Animal studies showed that compared with genotype 1 (G1) EA H1N1 virus and early prevalent G4 EA H1N1 virus, A/swine/Neimenggu/0326/2023 virus exhibited increased virus shedding, enhanced replication in lungs, and caused more severe lung lesions in pigs. These findings indicate that the G4 EA H1N1 virus poses increased threat to pork industry, controlling the prevailing viruses in pigs should be promptly implemented.


Subject(s)
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype , Influenza A virus , Influenza, Human , Orthomyxoviridae Infections , Pneumonia , Swine Diseases , Swine , Humans , Animals , Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype/genetics , Influenza A virus/genetics , Genotype , Birds , China/epidemiology , Orthomyxoviridae Infections/veterinary , Reassortant Viruses/genetics , Mammals
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Small ; 20(23): e2309844, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38279610

ABSTRACT

Valvular heart disease (VHD) has become a burden and a growing public health problem in humans, causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. An increasing number of patients with severe VHD need to undergo heart valve replacement surgery, and artificial heart valves are in high demand. However, allogeneic valves from donors are lacking and cannot meet clinical practice needs. A mechanical heart valve can activate the coagulation pathway after contact with blood after implantation in the cardiovascular system, leading to thrombosis. Therefore, bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) are still a promising way to solve this problem. However, there are still challenges in the use of BHVs. For example, their longevity is still unsatisfactory due to the defects, such as thrombosis, structural valve degeneration, calcification, insufficient re-endothelialization, and the inflammatory response. Therefore, strategies and methods are needed to effectively improve the biocompatibility and longevity of BHVs. This review describes the recent research advances in BHVs and strategies to improve their biocompatibility and longevity.


Subject(s)
Bioprosthesis , Heart Valve Prosthesis , Humans , Animals , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Heart Valves
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J Gastroenterol ; 59(4): 285-301, 2024 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38242996

ABSTRACT

Most gastric cancers arise in the setting of chronic inflammation which alters gland organization, such that acid-pumping parietal cells are lost, and remaining cells undergo metaplastic change in differentiation patterns. From a basic science perspective, recent progress has been made in understanding how atrophy and initial pyloric metaplasia occur. However, pathologists and cancer biologists have long been focused on the development of intestinal metaplasia patterns in this setting. Arguably, much less progress has been made in understanding the mechanisms that lead to the intestinalization seen in chronic atrophic gastritis and pyloric metaplasia. One plausible explanation for this disparity lies in the notable absence of reliable and reproducible small animal models within the field, which would facilitate the investigation of the mechanisms underlying the development of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). This review offers an in-depth exploration of the current state of research in GIM, shedding light on its pivotal role in tumorigenesis. We delve into the histological subtypes of GIM and explore their respective associations with tumor formation. We present the current repertoire of biomarkers utilized to delineate the origins and progression of GIM and provide a comprehensive survey of the available, albeit limited, mouse lines employed for modeling GIM and engage in a discussion regarding potential cell lineages that serve as the origins of GIM. Finally, we expound upon the myriad signaling pathways recognized for their activity in GIM and posit on their potential overlap and interactions that contribute to the ultimate manifestation of the disease phenotype. Through our exhaustive review of the progression from gastric disease to GIM, we aim to establish the groundwork for future research endeavors dedicated to elucidating the etiology of GIM and developing strategies for its prevention and treatment, considering its potential precancerous nature.


Subject(s)
Gastritis, Atrophic , Precancerous Conditions , Stomach Neoplasms , Animals , Mice , Stomach Neoplasms/genetics , Precancerous Conditions/pathology , Biomarkers , Metaplasia , Gastric Mucosa/pathology
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Adv Healthc Mater ; 13(5): e2303042, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37786308

ABSTRACT

The healing of chronic diabetic wounds is a common and significant challenge in the medical field. Despite extensive efforts, the development of hydrogel dressings with satisfactory functionality remains an ongoing concern. In this study, a multifunctional hydrogel wound dressing (PAN/Ag-PLG) with adhesion, antibacterial, hemostatic, and other properties, which can effectively repair diabetic wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is presented. The hydrogel dressing is composed of gallic acid (GA)-functionalized polylysine (PL)-reduced silver nanoparticles (Ag-PLG), oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA), and cross-linked polyacrylic acid grafted with N-hydrosuccinimide ester. Notably, compared to most conventional wound dressing that lack adhesion or are difficult to remove, the prepared hydrogels exhibit excellent adhesion and mild stimulation-triggered detachment. In vitro and in vivo experiments reveal that the PAN/Ag-PLG hydrogel exhibits outstanding biocompatibility and antibacterial properties and promotes diabetic wound repair by reducing oxidative damage and promoting cell migration and angiogenesis. The smart PAN/Ag-PLG hydrogel reported in this study provides an approach for the potential clinical development of painless antibacterial dressings.


Subject(s)
Anti-Infective Agents , Diabetes Mellitus , Metal Nanoparticles , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus , Hydrogels/pharmacology , Silver/pharmacology , Silver/therapeutic use , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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