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The role of nociceptive nerves in modulating immune responses to harmful stimuli via pain or itch induction remains controversial. Compared to conventional surgery, various implant surgeries are more prone to infections even with low bacterial loads. In this study, an optogenetic technique is introduced for selectively activating peripheral nociceptive nerves using a fully implantable, wirelessly rechargeable optogenetic device. By targeting nociceptors in the limbs of awake, freely moving mice, it is found that activation induces anticipatory immunity in the innervated territory and enhances the adhesion of various host cells to the implant surface. This effect mediates acute immune cell-mediated killing of Staphylococcus aureus on implants and enables the host to win "implant surface competition" against Staphylococcus aureus. This finding provides new strategies for preventing and treating implant-associated infections.
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Endosomes are characterized by the presence of various phosphoinositides that are essential for defining the membrane properties. However, the interplay between endosomal phosphoinositides metabolism and innate immunity is yet to be fully understood. Here, our findings highlight the evolutionary continuity of RAB-10/Rab10's involvement in regulating innate immunity. Upon infection of C. elegans with P. aeruginosa, an increase in RAB-10 activity was observed in the intestine. Conversely, when RAB-10 was absent, the intestinal diacylglycerols (DAGs) decreased, and the animal's response to the pathogen was impaired. Further research revealed that UNC-16/JIP3 acts as an RAB-10 effector, facilitating the recruitment of phospholipase EGL-8 to endosomes. This leads to a decrease in endosomal PI(4,5)P2 and an elevation of DAGs, as well as the activation of the PMK-1/p38 MAPK innate immune pathway. It is noteworthy that the dimerization of UNC-16 is a prerequisite for its interaction with RAB-10(GTP) and the recruitment of EGL-8. Moreover, we ascertained that the rise in RAB-10 activity, due to infection, was attributed to the augmented expression of LET-413/Erbin, and the nuclear receptor NHR-25/NR5A1/2 was determined to be indispensable for this increase. Hence, this study illuminates the significance of endosomal PI(4,5)P2 catabolism in boosting innate immunity, and outlines an NHR-25-mediated mechanism for pathogen detection in intestinal epithelia.
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PURPOSE: The impacts of passive (i.e., browsing) versus active (i.e., engagement) use of social media on e-cigarette use among youth have been understudied in existing literature. This study examines how passive and active use of social media are differentially associated with e-cigarette use among youth and how risk perceptions mediate these associations. METHODS: Pooled data from the 2021 and 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (N=48,704, aged 11-19) were used. Weighted structural equation models were employed to estimate the associations between passive and active social media use and youth e-cigarette use. RESULTS: Both passive and active social media use were associated with higher odds and more days of e-cigarette use among youth. E-cigarette risk perceptions mediated the associations between active use and both the likelihood of ever using e-cigarettes and the number of days of use. Risk perceptions mediated the association between active, but not passive, use and the number of days of e-cigarette use. Compared to passive use, active use was overall associated with higher odds and more days of youth e-cigarette use. DISCUSSION: The findings suggest that public health efforts should distinguish between passive and active social media use when designing and executing interventions. Attention and efforts should also be directed towards understanding the distinct indirect effects of passive and active social media use through risk perceptions. These findings advance our theoretical understanding of the role of different types of social media use and offer significant practical insights for interventions.
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a culturally adapted Chinese version of the Value-based Stigma Inventory (VASI) and to evaluate its psychometric properties, including reliability and validity, among the general Chinese population. METHODS: This study is a cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 708 general citizens from Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China. The VASI's internal consistency, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability were tested to assess the translated scale's reliability. Several validity tests were performed, including expert consultation, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, United States) and AMOS 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, United States). RESULTS: The Chinese version of the VASI showed good reliability, with a Cronbach's α value of 0.808, and the dimensions ranged from 0.812 to 0.850. Test-retest reliability showed good temporal stability with a value of 0.855, and the split-half reliability value was 0.845, indicating a high degree of consistency. The scale also demonstrated good content validity with a content validity index of 0.952. After conducting exploratory factor analysis, a five-factor structure was identified, including factors of self-realization, personal enrichment, reputation, meritocratic values, and security. In the confirmatory factor analysis, all recommended fit indicators were found to be within the acceptable range, including χ2/DF = 1.338, GFI = 0.960, AGFI = 0.940, RMSEA = 0.031, TLI = 0.985, CFI = 0.989, IFI = 0.989, PGFI = 0.640, and PNFI = 0.729. CONCLUSION: The Chinese version of the VASI is valid and reliable among the Chinese general public. The five-factor structured scale effectively assessed public stigma against mental illness, including the value orientations associated with personal stigma. Given the harsh and widespread public stigma against mental illness, the findings from the questionnaire may inform the development of future public health education programs. Public health education is needed to reduce the stigma of mental illness, increase public awareness of mental health issues, and mitigate the continued stigmatization of mental illness.
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Psychometrics , Social Stigma , Humans , Male , Female , Reproducibility of Results , Adult , China , Cross-Sectional Studies , Middle Aged , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Young Adult , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Translations , AdolescentABSTRACT
In this work, a two-parameter inversion problem is analyzed, related to surface crack widths for measuring depths of normal surface notches, based on a laser-based ultrasonic measurement method in the time domain. In determining the depth measurement formulas, the main technique is the time delay between reflected and scattered waves. Scattered waves are generated by two reflections along the bottom and three mode transformations at the surface of the crack tips. Moreover, the scattering angle of the mode-conversion waves is 30°. These two key factors lead to corrected item "2wß" in the depth measurement formula. A laser-based ultrasonic experimental platform is built to generate and receive surface waves in a non-contact manner on aluminum and steel specimens with surface cracks. The depth measurement method proposed in this paper has been validated through theoretical, simulation, and experimental methods. Finally, in this paper, an effective approach for quantitatively measuring crack depths, based on laser ultrasound, using the time-domain properties of surface wave propagation is provided.
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Objective: Serum pepsinogen (PG) is a good indicator of atrophic changes in the gastric mucosa. Gastric mucosal atrophy is a high-risk factor for gastric cancer. Serological testing for PG combined with endoscopy can help to improve gastric cancer screening. In this study, we established the reference ranges of serum PG-I, PG-II, and the PG-I/II ratio (PGR) in the Chinese population by chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Besides, in the real world, doctors are often confused by the results of different testing platforms. Thus, a comparison of methods CLIA and ELISA was performed. Methods: 2904 individuals were enrolled from six regions in China as part of the Chinese Adult Digestive Diseases Surveillance (2016) program. The individuals completed questionnaires and volunteered to undergo examinations, including gastroscopy, urea breath test, abdominal ultrasound examination and routine serologic tests. Serum was collected to measure PGs (including PG-I, PG-II and PGR) by CLIA and ELISA. Participants who were found obvious abnormalities or absent from the examinations were excluded. Ultimately, 747 healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to assess the distribution of variables. The Kruskal-Wallis H or Mann-Whitney U-tests were used to compare different sex, age, and geographical groups. The 95% reference ranges of PGs obtained by the two methods were established according to document CLSI-EP28-A3, with covariates of sex, age, and region. Spearman correlation analysis, linear regression analysis and allowable total error (ATE) zone analysis were utilized for comparing the two methods. Results: On overall, the 95% reference ranges of PG-I, PG-II, and PGR measured by CLIA were 23.00-110.64 ng/mL, 2.50-19.13 ng/mL, and 3.87-13.30, respectively. Meanwhile, the reference ranges of PG-I, PG-II, and PGR measured by ELISA were 36.93-205.06 ng/mL, 1.65-17.96 ng/mL, and 7.50-33.60, respectively. Both PG-I and PG-II levels measured by the two platforms were found to be influenced by sex and age. PGR measured by CLIA was influenced by age but not by sex, while PGR measured by ELISA was not affected by either age or sex. Regional factors did not significantly impact the PG results, except for PG-I detected by ELISA. Ultimately, reference ranges for PGs were established based on age and sex stratification. Additionally, the Spearman correlation analysis revealed that the correlation coefficients for PG-I, PG-II, and PGR detected by the two methods were 0.899, 0.887, and 0.777, respectively, indicating a strong correlation between the two methods. The regression equation for the PG levels detected by two methods was obtained through linear regression analysis. The ATE analysis provided a visual depiction of the consistency between the two methods, clearly indicating the poor agreement between them. Conclusion: This study established the reference ranges of PGs by strict and intact enrollment standard. In addition, the results indicated a strong linear relationship between the two methods, yet with a clear bias, which was valuable for laboratory interpretation.
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Aims: This aim of this study was to analyze the detection rate of rare pathogens in bone and joint infections (BJIs) using metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), and the impact of mNGS on clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 235 patients with BJIs who were treated at our hospital between January 2015 and December 2021. Patients were divided into the no-mNGS group (microbial culture only) and the mNGS group (mNGS testing and microbial culture) based on whether mNGS testing was used or not. Results: A total of 147 patients were included in the no-mNGS group and 88 in the mNGS group. The mNGS group had a higher detection rate of rare pathogens than the no-mNGS group (21.6% vs 10.2%, p = 0.016). However, the mNGS group had lower rates of antibiotic-related complications, shorter hospital stays, and higher infection control rates compared with the no-mNGS group (p = 0.017, p = 0.003, and p = 0.028, respectively), while there was no significant difference in the duration of antibiotic use (p = 0.957). In culture-negative cases, the mNGS group had lower rates of antibiotic-related complications, shorter hospital stays, and a higher infection control rate than the no-mNGS group (p = 0.036, p = 0.033, p = 0.022, respectively), while there was no significant difference in the duration of antibiotic use (p = 0.748). Conclusion: mNGS improves detection of rare pathogens in BJIs. mNGS testing reduces antibiotic-related complications, shortens hospital stay and antibiotic use duration, and improves treatment success rate, benefits which are particularly evident in culture-negative cases.
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Herein, high-efficiency green fluorescence nitrogen doped CDs (G-CDs) were prepared using acetaminophen and ethylenediamine as precursors. The G-CDs exhibited good anti-photobleaching, salttolerance and low cytotoxicity. Interestingly, the G-CDs revealed excellent fluorescence stability in the pH range of 6-12, however, the intensity of the G-CDs was almost completely quenched in other pH values. The MnO4- demonstrated strong fluorescence quenching capability on our G-CDs with the mechanism involving dynamic quenching caused by energy transfer. G-CDs exhibited a strong linear relationship with MnO4- concentration in the range of 0-75 µmol/L, with a low limit detection of 7.6 nmol/L. What was even more interesting was that the G-CDs displayed bright green solid-state fluorescence, and exhibited potential application in anti-counterfeiting.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the application and therapeutic efficacy of a novel cartilage framework: the external septa framework in East Asian rhinoplasty. METHODS: From November 2021 to April 2023, Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, treated 41 patients with autologous costal cartilage rhinoplasty using an innovation external septal framework. The surgical open approach used an inverted V-shaped trans-columellar incision and marginal incision. The sixth or seventh costal cartilage was harvested to form the nasal columella support grafts (strut), external nasal septal graft, cap grafts, and shield grafts, in which the nasal column support graft and external nasal septal graft are connected in a way of tongue in groove to form a external septum framework to support and lengthen the tip. A cap graft is used to shape the tip of the nose, the rectus abdominis fascia is used to cover the tip of the nose, and the shield grafts are used to augment the inferior lobules. ePTFE was sculpted according to the degree of augment of the nasal dorsum and implanted on the dorsal to augment the nasal dorsum. Clinical outcomes were assessed through standard facial photographs taken during the preoperative and follow-up periods, and a postoperative satisfaction survey was completed with regular follow-up using the rhinoplasty outcome evaluation scale (ROE) and visual analogue scale (VAS). Results of objective and subjective measurements before and after surgery were compared utilizing paired-sample t tests. Values of P < 0.05 were considered significant. Nasal framework's objective evaluation outcomes were assessed by measuring the patients' preoperative and postoperative nasolabial angle, nasal length, and nasal tip projection. (The distance between the pronasale and the alar-cheek junction was calculated as the tip projection.) The comparison of preoperative and postoperative nasolabial angle and nasal length was performed using the paired-sample t test, and the comparison of nasal tip projection was performed using the Wilcoxon signed rank-sum test for the comparison of paired samples. Values of P < 0 .05 were considered significant. RESULTS: A total of 41 patients were treated, including 9 males and 32 females, ranging in age from 17 to 48 years(32.8 ± 1.5 years old), In the study, an average follow-up period of 19.85 ± 4.88 months was observed (range 12-29 months). There was no long-term or short-term complication observed. The aesthetic outcome of all cases such as saddle nose, deviated nasal columella, bilateral asymmetry of the nose, bilateral nasal base depression, and bulbous tip was satisfactory. Patient satisfaction evaluation: The ROE scale was (11.85 ± 2.46) preoperatively and (17.43 ± 2.15) postoperatively. The VAS scores were (4.86 ± 1.60) preoperatively and (8.48 ± 1.25) postoperatively. The difference of ROE scale and VAS scores among the patients was statistically significant (P < 0. 05), and 88.9% of patients were satisfied following those procedures. In terms of nasolabial angle, preoperative and postoperative measurements of 41 patients were (86.11 ± 2.25)° and (98.66 ± 1.90)°, respectively, and the difference of nasolabial angle was statistically significant (P < 0.05); nasal length measurements were 39.43 ± 1.55 mm (37.95-43.51 mm) preoperatively and 42.17 ± 1.46 mm (40.23-45.62 mm) postoperatively; in terms of nasal tip projection, preoperative and postoperative measurements of median values were 1.84(1.73,2.01) cm and 2.15(2.02,2.32) cm, respectively; and the difference between preoperative and postoperative values was statistically significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The innovative cartilage framework-external septal framework, avoids the dissection of septa and absorption of septal cartilage with compression of ESG, it is easy to be performed, and it is also stable and strong to achieve in good aesthetic result. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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The gut-brain axis mediates the interaction pathway between microbiota and opioid addiction. In recent years, many studies have shown that molecular hydrogen has therapeutic and preventive effects on various diseases. This study aimed to investigate whether molecular hydrogen could serve as pharmacological intervention agent to reduce risks of reinstatement of opioid seeking and explore the mechanism of gut microbiota base on animal experiments and human studies. Morphine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) was constructed to establish acquisition, extinction, and reinstatement stage, and the potential impact of H2 on the behaviors related to morphine-induced drug extinction was determined using both free accessible and confined CPP extinction paradigms. The effects of morphine on microbial diversity and composition of microbiota, as well as the subsequent changes after H2 intervention, were assessed using 16â¯S rRNA gene sequencing. Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) in mice serum were detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Meanwhile, we also conducted molecular hydrogen intervention and gut microbiota testing in opioid-addicted individuals. Our results revealed that molecular hydrogen could enhance the extinction of morphine-related behavior, reducing morphine reinstatement. Gut microbes may be a potential mechanism behind the therapeutic effects of molecular hydrogen on morphine addiction. Additionally, molecular hydrogen improved symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as gut microbial features, in individuals with opioid addiction. This study supports molecular hydrogen as a novel and effective intervention for morphine-induced addiction and reveals the mechanism of gut microbiota.
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome , Hydrogen , Morphine , Opioid-Related Disorders , Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects , Animals , Hydrogen/pharmacology , Male , Mice , Humans , Opioid-Related Disorders/drug therapy , Morphine/pharmacology , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Brain-Gut Axis/drug effects , Extinction, Psychological/drug effects , Analgesics, Opioid/pharmacology , Adult , Fatty Acids, Volatile/metabolismABSTRACT
The aqueous formulation of antismudge coatings is a crucial step for environmental protection and pollution reduction. However, the inferior mechanical durability of waterborne antismudge coatings poses challenges for their practical application. Herein, we developed a fully waterborne antismudge coating with excellent scratch resistance by preparing hyperbranched amine-rich polysiloxane (HySPx) for antismudge ability and epoxy-rich zirconium-based aqueous solution (ZAS) for mechanical performance. The former is obtained by combining SPx, polydimethylsiloxane modified by 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane (IPTS), with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH550), and the latter is synthesized using zirconium propoxide solution (TPOZ) with 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH560). This report investigates the effects of the chain length and content of SPx on the performance of the coating. The results indicate that the coating exhibits optimal comprehensive performance when the molecular weight of polydimethylsiloxane is 4.5 kDa, and the mass fraction of SPx in HySPx is 1.5%. The coating possesses high transparency similar to glass, good adhesion (≈3 MPa) to various substrates, high hardness (8H), flexibility (2.5 mm bending radius), and exceptional antismudge property. More importantly, the coating can still maintain excellent antismudge property even after enduring 400 cycles of abrasion with steel wool. Furthermore, the rapid enrichment of polydimethylsiloxane on the coating surface endows the coating with excellent lubrication ability, allowing most common liquid stains to slide off the coating surface. Moreover, the rewritability of the coating remains stable even after writing traces that have persisted on its surface for several weeks. This coating is anticipated to be utilized for protecting foldable electronic screens, vehicles, and other fields.
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BACKGROUND: Misinformation is a threat to public health. The effective countering of misinformation may require moving beyond the binary classification of fake versus fact to capture the range of schemas that users employ to evaluate social media content. A more comprehensive understanding of user evaluation schemas is necessary. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this research was to advance the current understanding of user evaluations of social media information and to develop and validate a measurement instrument for assessing social media realism. METHODS: This research involved a sequence of 2 studies. First, we used qualitative focus groups (n=48). Second, building on the first study, we surveyed a national sample of social media users (n=442). The focus group data were analyzed using the constant comparison approach. The survey data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analyses and ordinary least squares regression. RESULTS: The findings showed that social media reality evaluation involves 5 dimensions: falsity, naturality, authenticity, resonance, and social assurance. These dimensions were differentially mapped onto patterns of social media use. Authenticity was strongly associated with the existing global measure of social media realism (P<.001). Naturality, or the willingness to accept artificiality and engineered aspects of social media representations, was linked to hedonic enjoyment (P<.001). Resonance predicted reflective thinking (P<.001), while social assurance was strongly related to addictive use (P<.001). Falsity, the general belief that much of what is on social media is not real, showed a positive association with both frequency (P<.001) and engagement with (P=.003) social media. These results provide preliminary validity data for a social media reality measure that encompasses multiple evaluation schemas for social media content. CONCLUSIONS: The identification of divergent schemas expands the current focus beyond fake versus fact, while the goals, contexts, and outcomes of social media use associated with these schemas can guide future digital media literacy efforts. Specifically, the social media reality measure can be used to develop tailored digital media literacy interventions for addressing diverse public health issues.
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Focus Groups , Social Media , Social Media/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Female , Male , AdultABSTRACT
Creating high-quality contacts between high-melting-point metals and delicate two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors poses a critical challenge to polarity control due to inevitable chemical disorder and Fermi-level pinning observed in the contact regions. Here, we report a van der Waals (vdW) integration strategy to precisely tailor the WSe2 polarity by meticulously modulating metal contact compositions. Controlling the low-melting-point bismuth (Bi) thickness effectively modulates the Bi/Au dominant contact with WSe2. This facilitates the precise polarity transformation between n-type, ambipolar, and p-type, with exceptional field-effect mobilities of 200 cm2 V-1 s-1 for electrons and 136 cm2 V-1 s-1 for holes. Within this vdW geometry, we further demonstrate the fundamental electrical components such as diodes and complementary inverters with enhanced rectification ratios and voltage gains. Our results showcase an effective and compatible with mass manufacturing method for precise polarity modulation of 2D semiconductors, providing a promising pathway toward large-scale high-performance 2D electronics and integrated circuits.
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Li-rich Mn-based (LMR) layered oxides are considered promising cathode materials for high energy-density Li-ion batteries. Nevertheless, challenges such as irreversible oxygen loss at the surface during the initial charge, alteration of the bulk structure, and poor rate performance impede their path to commercialisation. Most modification methods focus on specific layers, making the overall impact of modifications at various depths on the properties of materials unclear. This research presents an approach by using doping to adjust both surface and bulk properties; the materials with surface and bulk fluoride anion doping are synthesised to explore the connection between doping depth, structural and electrochemical stability. The surface-doped material significantly improves the initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) from 77.85% to 85.12% and limits phase transitions, yet it does not enhance rate performance. Conversely, doping in bulk stands out by improving both rate performance and cyclic stability: it increases the specific discharge capacity by around 60 mAh g-1 and enhances capacity retention from 57.69% to 82.26% after 300 cycles at 5C. These results highlight a notable dependence of material properties on depth, providing essential insights into the mechanisms of surface and bulk modifications.
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BACKGROUND: Subtype diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) is used to determine treatment, and the potential utility of 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT for investigation of PA has long been recognized. The study aimed to evaluate the clinical value of 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with bilateral lesions identified by CT. METHODS: In total, 25 patients with PA and bilateral lesions on CT were retrospectively evaluated. All patients underwent 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT and adrenal vein sampling. The analysis focused on establishing the relationship between bilateral adrenal lesions SUVmax and the ratio of bilateral adrenal lesions SUVmax (CON) and clinical diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and KCNJ5 gene status. RESULTS: The concordance rate between 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT and adrenal venous sampling was 65.2% (15/23). The lateralization results of 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT supported the clinical decisions of 20 patients with PA, 90% of whom showed effectiveness in treatment. The SUVmax on the dominant side of the surgically treated patients was higher than that of patients treated with drugs. The SUVmax of the KCNJ5 mutant group was higher than that of the KCNJ5 wild group, and 68Ga-Pentixafor uptake was correlated with KCNJ5 gene status. CONCLUSIONS: 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT proves beneficial for patients with PA with bilateral lesions on CT. The treatment is generally effective based on the results of PET lateralization. Simultaneously, a certain relationship exists between 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT and KCNJ5 gene status, warranting further analysis.
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Limited cells and factors, inadequate mechanical properties, and necrosis of defects center have hindered the wide clinical application of bone-tissue engineering scaffolds. Herein, we construct a self-oxygenated 3D printed bioactive hydrogel scaffold by integrating oxygen-generating nanoparticles and hybrid double network hydrogel structure. The hydrogel scaffold possesses the characteristics of extracellular matrix; Meanwhile, the fabricated hybrid double network structure by polyacrylamide and CaCl2-crosslinked sodium carboxymethylcellulose endows the hydrogel favorable compressive strength and 3D printability. Furthermore, the O2 generated by CaO2 nanoparticles encapsulated in ZIF-8 releases steadily and sustainably because of the well-developed microporous structure of ZIF-8, which can significantly promote cell viability and proliferation in vitro, as well as angiogenesis and osteogenic differentiation with the assistance of Zn2+. More significantly, the synergy of O2 and 3D printed pore structure can prevent necrosis of defects center and facilitate cell infiltration by providing cells the nutrients and space they need, which can further induce vascular network ingrowth and accelerate bone regeneration in all areas of the defect in vivo. Overall, this work provides a new avenue for preparing cell/factor-free bone-tissue engineered scaffolds that possess great potential for tissue regeneration and clinical alternative.