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Adv Mater ; : e2311025, 2024 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38427593

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted widespread research and commercialization attention because of their high power conversion efficiency (PCE) and low fabrication cost. The long-term stability of PSCs should satisfy industrial requirements for photovoltaic devices. Inverted PSCs with a p-i-n architecture exhibit considerable advantages because of their excellent stability and competitive efficiency. The continuously broken-through PCE of inverted PSCs shows huge application potential. This review summarizes the developments and outlines the characteristics of inverted PSCs including charge transport layers (CTLs), perovskite compositions, and interfacial regulation strategies. The latest effective CTLs, interfacial modification, and stability promotion strategies especially under light, thermal, and bias conditions are emphatically analyzed. Furthermore, the applications of the inverted structure in high-efficiency and stable tandem, flexible photovoltaic devices, and modules and their main obstacles are systematically introduced. Finally, the remaining challenges faced by inverted devices are discussed, and several directions for advancing inverted PSCs are proposed according to their development status and industrialization requirements.

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Virus Res ; 342: 199336, 2024 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38342315

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Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is the common causative agent of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). Despite evidence in mice model suggested that the interferon (IFN) signaling pathways play a role in defending against this virus, knowledge on the IFN-mediated antiviral response is still limited. Here we identified an IFN-stimulated gene (ISG) called L3HYPDH, whose expression inhibits EV71 replication. Mapping assay indicated that amino acids 61-120 and 295-354 are critical for its optimal antiviral activity. Mechanismly, L3HYPDH specifically inhibits protein translation mediated by EV71 internal ribosome entry site (IRES). Our data thus uncovered a new mechanism utilized by the host cell to restrict EV71 replication.


Asunto(s)
Enfermedad de Boca, Mano y Pie , Interferones , Animales , Ratones , ARN , Aminoácidos , Antivirales
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Int J Gen Med ; 16: 5549-5558, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38034901

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Background: Common polymorphisms within the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene are rs429358 and rs7412, which result in three major alleles (ɛ2, ɛ3, and ɛ4) and six genotypes (E2/E2, E2/E3, E3/E3, E3/E4, E4/E4, and E2/E4). Although APOE gene polymorphisms have been suggested to be associated with the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN), their potential association remains unclear in different regions. This study aims to unveil the genetic effects of APOE gene polymorphisms on DN susceptibility and serum lipid profiles in southern Chinese population. Methods: A total of 306 DN patients and 483 type 2 diabetic patients as controls were included in the study. The APOE gene polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) microarray gene chip. Relevant medical records and information of these participants were collected. Results: There were statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in gender, SBP, hypertension, hyperuricemia, UTP, TG and HDL-C between DN patients and controls. DN patients exhibited a higher frequency of the ε2 allele and E2/E3 genotype than controls (p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis indicated that the ε2 allele and E2/E3 genotype were independent risk factors (adjusted OR: 3.237, 95% CI: 1.789-5.854, p < 0.001; adjusted OR: 3.453, 95% CI: 1.873-6.368, p < 0.001), while the ε3 allele or E3/E3 genotype might serve as protective role (adjusted OR: 0.395, 95% CI: 0.255-0.612, p < 0.001) for development of DN. Conclusion: Our study indicates a correlation between APOE polymorphisms and DN in the southern Chinese Hakka population. Specifically, individuals carrying the APOE ε2 allele and E2/E3 genotype are at a higher risk of developing DN. Conversely, those with the APOE ε3 allele and E3/E3 genotype have a lower risk of DN in southern Chinese population.

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Microb Pathog ; 182: 106267, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37482114

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it was to explore the mechanism of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) under high-throughput sequencing. 20 experimental mice, with good growth status and no disease infection, were selected. The cells used in the experiment included mouse microglial cell line (BV2), mouse neuroblastoma cell line (NA), and mouse brain endothelial cell line (bEnd.3). JEV titration was performed with JEV-infected cells, ribonucleic acid (RNA) in the cells was extracted, and finally the miRNA high-throughput sequencing data was analyzed. Agarose gel electrophoresis showed that the 28S and 18S electrophoresis bands were bright. Among the miRNAs detected in mouse brain tissues, 2986 were down-regulated and 1251 were up-regulated. Among miRNAs detected in NA cells, 4238 the decreasing expression and 2356 were expressed increasingly. In reducing miRNA expression, 1 multiplicity of infection (MOI) of P3 strain infection was more significant than 0.1 MOI. 10 miRNAs with significantly decreasing expression were miR-466d-3p, miR-381-3p, miR-540-3p, miR-466a-3p, miR-467a-3p, miR-574-5p, miR-199a-5p, miR-467a-5p, miR-674-5p, and miR-376b-3p. These were all obviously down-regulated in JEV-infected BV2, NA, and bEnd.3 neurons. High-throughput sequencing of JEV-infected mouse brain tissues and mouse neuronal cells found that JEV infection led to down-regulation of overall miRNA expression in host cells.


Asunto(s)
Virus de la Encefalitis Japonesa (Especie) , Encefalitis Japonesa , MicroARNs , Animales , Ratones , Virus de la Encefalitis Japonesa (Especie)/genética , MicroARNs/genética , MicroARNs/metabolismo , Encefalitis Japonesa/genética , Línea Celular , Secuenciación de Nucleótidos de Alto Rendimiento
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Adv Mater ; 35(39): e2303674, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37325993

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Tin-lead (Sn-Pb) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with near-ideal bandgap still lag behind the pure lead PSCs. Disordered heterojunctions caused by inhomogeneous Sn/Pb ratio in the binary perovskite film induce large recombination loss. Here, an Sn-Pb perovskite film is reported with homogeneous component and energy distribution by introducing hydrazine sulfate (HS) in Sn perovskite precursor. HS can form hydrogen bond network and coordinate with FASnI3 thus no longer bond with Pb2+ , which reduces the crystallization rate of tin perovskite to the level of lead analog. The strong bonding between SO4 2- and Sn2+ can also suppress its oxidation. As a result, the Sn-Pb PSCs with HS exhibit a significantly improved VOC of 0.91 V along with a high efficiency of 23.17%. Meanwhile, the hydrogen bond interaction network, strong bonding between Sn2+ and sulfate ion also improve the thermal, storage, and air stability of resulting devices.

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Biomed Res Int ; 2023: 8296847, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36726843

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DNA detection, which includes the measurement of variants in sequences or the presence of certain genes, is widely used in research and clinical diagnosis. Both require DNA-dependent DNA polymerase-catalyzed strand extension. Currently, these techniques rely heavily on the instruments used to visualize the results. This study introduced a simple and direct colorimetric method to measure polymerase-directed elongation. First, pyrophosphate (PPi), a by-product of strand extension, is converted into phosphate (Pi). Phosphate levels were measured using either Mo-Sb or BIOMOL Green reagent. This study showed that this colorimetry can distinguish single-base variants and detect PCR products in preset stringent conditions, implicating the potential value of this strategy to detect DNA.


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Colorimetría , ADN , Colorimetría/métodos , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Técnicas de Amplificación de Ácido Nucleico , ADN Polimerasa Dirigida por ADN
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Front Cell Infect Microbiol ; 13: 1330826, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38314093

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The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic, resulting from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, exhibits distinct regional characteristics. This study undertakes a retrospective analysis of the epidemiological and clinical features of 195 HIV-positive cases in Meizhou, China, from May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. Western blotting (WB) confirmed and assessed these cases. Notably, the majority of cases emanated from socio-economic groups with comparatively lower levels of education, with 80% being male. Strikingly, 90% of the cases were found to be in the middle to late stages of infection based on CD4+ T cell counts. Among the 30 different serum antibody profiles examined, reactivity with seven bands (p24, p31, gp41, p51, p66, gp120, and gp160) emerged as the most commonly observed WB pattern. The absence of specific bands, specifically p55 (17.44%), p39 (32.31%), and p17 (25.64%) were most frequent, with the detection frequency of p17 bands significantly reduced among cases in the AIDS and middle stages. An analysis of drug resistance genotypes indicated that, despite viral mutations conferring resistance to certain reverse transcriptase inhibitors, the first-line treatment regimen remained effective for patients in Meizhou. Notably, mutations resistant to protease inhibitors were infrequent (2.7%), suggesting that incorporating protease inhibitors into the treatment regimen may enhance therapeutic outcomes for local patients. These findings provide essential insights into the specific epidemiological patterns, serum antibody profiles, and drug resistance genotypes of HIV-infected patients in Meizhou. Significantly, this research contributes to the formulation of future treatment strategies tailored to the local context.


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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida , Infecciones por VIH , VIH-1 , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida/tratamiento farmacológico , Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida/epidemiología , Estudios Retrospectivos , VIH-1/genética , Infecciones por VIH/tratamiento farmacológico , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Resistencia a Medicamentos , Inhibidores de Proteasas
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Life (Basel) ; 12(11)2022 Nov 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36431037

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Infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, especially methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), is very common in communities and hospitals, which poses a great challenge to human health. Therefore, increasing attention has been paid to finding effective antimicrobial agents. Mansonone F is a natural compound which has an oxaphenalene skeleton and anti-S. aureus activity, but its sources are limited and its synthesis is difficult. Thus, IG1, a C9-substituent mansonone F analog, was assessed for its activity against Staphylococcus aureus and its mechanism of action was investigated. Antimicrobial susceptibility assays showed that IG1 has strong antibacterial activity against S. aureus, including MRSA, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 0.5 to 2 µg/mL, which were very close to those of vancomycin, and these changed little, even with an increase in the amount of the inoculum. To further explore the antibacterial properties of IG1, time-kill experiments were conducted. Compared with vancomycin and moxifloxacin, treatment with different concentrations of IG1 reduced the viability of organisms in a very similar manner and the reduction was not significant, which indicated that IG1 is a potentially strong anti-S. aureus agent. Finally, the antibacterial mechanism was analyzed, with flow cytometric analysis revealing that IG1 treatment resulted in a time-dependent decrease in the DNA content of S. aureus. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed that very few dividing cells could be found and the cell wall was damaged in the field of IG1-treated cells. These results indicate that IG1 is a potential new antibacterial agent against S. aureus, including MRSA.

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World J Surg Oncol ; 20(1): 280, 2022 Sep 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36057714

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BACKGROUND: Human apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphisms are attributable to the presence of three common alleles, namely, ε2, ε3, and ε4, which generate six genotypes, viz, E2/E2, E2/E3, E3/E3, E3/E4, E4/E4, and E2/E4. APOE polymorphisms are associated with all types of tumors and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, the relationship between the type of APOE polymorphisms and tumorigenesis remains debatable. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the role of APOE polymorphisms on the tumor with or without CVD in southern China. METHODS: A total of 1438 participants were categorized into 4 groups: 409 patients with tumor, 369 patients with CVD, 338 patients with both tumor and CVD, and 322 controls. APOE polymorphisms were determined by genotyping assay. The factors influencing tumor patients with or without CVD were also analyzed by logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The present study involved different types of solid tumors. Lung cancer was the most common cancer (20.2%, 151/747), followed by colorectal (17%, 127/747), esophageal (9.8%, 73/747), and liver (8.7%, 65/747) cancers. E3/E3 was the most frequent genotype, and ɛ3 was the greatest allele frequency in our study population. The frequencies of the E3/E3, E3/E4, E2/E3, E2/E4, E4/E4, and E2/E2 genotypes in tumor patients were 76.97% (575/747), 14.19% (106/747), 6.83% (51/747), 1.2% (9/747), 0.4% (3/747), and 0.4% (3/747), respectively. Tumor patients carrying ε3 with or without CVD showed higher levels of TG, TC, and LDL-C and lower levels of HDL-C compared to the controls carrying ε3. On the other hand, the tumor patients carrying ε4 with or without CVD showed higher levels of TG and LDL-C and lower levels of HDL-C (all P < 0.05). The frequency of APOE ε4 allele and the E3/E4 genotype was relatively greater in tumor or CVD patients (P < 0.001). In addition, ε4 allele acted as an independent risk factor for tumor patients group (P = 0.037, adjusted OR = 1.92, 95% CI 1.04-3.55) and tumor + CVD patients group (P = 0.012, adjusted OR = 2.53, 95% CI 1.22-5.23). CONCLUSIONS: Individuals carrying ε4 are at a higher risk of tumor with or without CVD, and APOE polymorphisms affect the serum lipid profiles.


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Apolipoproteínas E/genética , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares , Alelos , Carcinogénesis/genética , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/epidemiología , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/genética , LDL-Colesterol/genética , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Genotipo , Humanos
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Clin Lab ; 68(9)2022 Sep 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36125138

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BACKGROUND: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a class of myeloid neoplasms featuring inefficient maturation and differentiation of hematopoietic cells, blood cytopenia, and a high risk of leukemia onset. The diagnosis of MDS remains a challenging task owing to its complexity, heterogeneity, and the lack of specific characteristics. METHODS: To look for an easy and inexpensive diagnostic method for MDS, we tried to establish an FCM scoring systems (FCSS) with a combination of antibodies for diagnosis and prognostic stratification of MDS. This FCSS adopted four parameters; i.e., the frequency of myeloblasts in nucleated cells, the ratio between pro-B cells and CD117+ cells, the ratio of CD45 mean fluorescence intensity between lymphocytes and myeloblasts, and the ratio of SSC peak values between mature granulocytes and lymphocytes. RESULTS: We tested the correlation between the total FCSS score with conventional IPSS-R. Additionally, the correlation between the score of each FCSS parameter and IPSS-R was also evaluated. We found that total FCSS score had a positive correlation with IPSS-R, while FCSS parameter 1 and 4 were also correlated with IPSS-R. Furthermore, this FCSS had a sound sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of MDS. CONCLUSIONS: The FCSS represents a convenient and affordable approach for the diagnosis and prognostic stratification of MDS.


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Leucemia , Síndromes Mielodisplásicos , Compuestos Férricos , Citometría de Flujo/métodos , Humanos , Recuento de Leucocitos , Maltosa/análogos & derivados , Síndromes Mielodisplásicos/diagnóstico , Pronóstico
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Front Immunol ; 13: 817835, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35359978

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Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) and Coxsackievirus A16 (CV-A16) are the main causative agents of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) worldwide. Studies showed that EV-A71 and CV-A16 antagonize the interferon (IFN) signaling pathway; however, how IFN controls this viral infection is largely unknown. Here, we identified an IFN-stimulated gene, Transmembrane Protein 106A (TMEM106A), encoding a protein that blocks EV-A71 and CV-A16 infection. Combined approaches measuring viral infection, gene expression, and protein interactions uncovered that TMEM106A is required for optimal IFN-mediated viral inhibition and interferes with EV-A71 binding to host cells on the receptor scavenger receptor class B member 2 (SCARB2). Our findings reveal a new mechanism contributing to the IFN-mediated defense against EV-A71 and CV-A16 infection and provide a potential strategy for HFMD treatment by using the antiviral role of TMEM106A against enterovirus.


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Enterovirus Humano A , Infecciones por Enterovirus , Enterovirus , Enfermedad de Boca, Mano y Pie , Interferón Tipo I , Antígenos Virales , Virus ADN , Enterovirus Humano A/genética , Humanos , Proteínas de Membrana de los Lisosomas , Proteínas de la Membrana/genética , Receptores Depuradores
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J Thorac Dis ; 14(1): 147-157, 2022 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35242376

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BACKGROUND: To explore the potential mechanism of inducible co-stimulator (ICOS) inhibition of lipid phagocytosis in human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs). METHODS: Excess Dil (1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate)-labeled oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) was used to induce HASMCs to form a foam cell model; HASMCs were cultured together with ICOS-overexpressed JurKat (JK-ICOS) cells or recombinant human ICOS protein (rICOS protein) to be stimulated, and a confocal laser microscope was used to observe the lipid phagocytosis of HASMCs. Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), western blot, and immunofluorescence staining were used to detect the expression of the lipid phagocytic receptor, cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) in HASMCs. RESULTS: The uptake of Dil ox-LDL by HASMCs was concentration-dependent, and excessive Dil ox-LDL uptake led to lipid accumulation in HASMCs. Pretreatment with JK-ICOS cells or rICOS protein for HASMCs 48 hours reduced Dil ox-LDL-induced lipid accumulation. Compared with HASMCs co-cultured with empty lentiviral JurKat (JK-EV) cells, the messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein expressions of CD36 in HASMCs co-cultured with JK-ICOS cells were significantly down-regulated. The results of immunofluorescence staining showed that co-culturing with JK-ICOS cells could down-regulate ox-LDL-induced expression of CD36 in HASMCs, but JK-EV cells could not. Similarly, the results of qPCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence staining showed that rICOS protein could down-regulate the ox-LDL-induced expression of CD36 in HASMCs, but this down-regulation was not as significant as that in JK-ICOS cells. CONCLUSIONS: ICOS could inhibit the lipid phagocytosis of HASMCs by down-regulating the expression of CD36, suggesting a potential anti-atherosclerosis (anti-AS) mechanism of ICOS, and preventing ox-LDL-induced formation of myogenic foam cells.

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Mol Cell Endocrinol ; 544: 111557, 2022 03 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35032625

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Tanshinone IIA (TAN2A) is a major active ingredient of Salvia miltiorrhiza used in traditional Chinese medicine and tanshinone 20 (TAN20) is a derivative of TAN2A. In this study, we examined the effects of TAN2A and TAN20 on adipogenesis, lipid metabolism, and thermogenesis. Our experiments showed that both TAN2A and TAN20 increased mitochondria content in adipose tissue, enhanced energy expenditure, reduced body weight, and improved insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis in obese and diabetic mouse models. We demonstrated that TAN20 can facilitate the transformation from white to beige adipose tissue, as well as activate brown adipose tissue. In uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) knockout mouse model, the effects of TAN2A and TAN20 on body weight and glucose tolerance were not observed, suggesting that such effects were UCP1 dependent. Furthermore, we found that TAN2A and TAN20 increased the expression of UCP1 and other thermogenic genes in adipocytes through AMPK-PGC-1α signaling pathway. Our findings indicate that TAN2A and its derivative TAN20 are potential interesting energy expenditure regulators and may be implicated in treatment of obesity and other metabolic disorders.


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Tejido Adiposo Blanco , Termogénesis , Abietanos , Adipocitos/metabolismo , Tejido Adiposo/metabolismo , Tejido Adiposo Pardo/metabolismo , Tejido Adiposo Blanco/metabolismo , Animales , Metabolismo Energético , Ratones , Termogénesis/genética , Proteína Desacopladora 1/metabolismo
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Biomed Pharmacother ; 147: 112622, 2022 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35008000

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Nucleic acid-mediated interferon signaling plays a pivotal role in defense against microorganisms, especially during viral infection. Receptors sensing exogenous nucleic acid molecules are localized in the cytosol and endosomes. Cytosolic sensors, including cGAS, RIG-I, and MDA5, and endosome-anchored receptors are toll-like receptors (TLR3, TLR7, TLR8, and TLR9). These TLRs share the same domain architecture and have similar structures, facing the interior of endosomes so their binding to nucleic acids of invading pathogens via endocytosis is possible. The correct function of these receptors is crucial for cell homeostasis and effective response against pathogen invasion. A variety of endogenous mechanisms modulates their activities. Nevertheless, naturally occurring mutations lead to aberrant TLR-mediated interferon (IFN) signaling. Furthermore, certain pathogens require a more robust defense against control. Thus, manipulating these TLR activities has a profound impact. High-throughput virtual screening followed by experimental validation led to the discovery of numerous chemicals that can change these TLR-mediated IFN signaling activities. Many of them are unique in selectivity, while others regulate more than one TLR due to commonalities in these receptors. We summarized these nucleic acid-sensing TLR-mediated IFN signaling pathways and the corresponding chemicals activating or deactivating their signaling.


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Antivirales/farmacología , Interferones/metabolismo , Ácidos Nucleicos/farmacología , Receptores Toll-Like/efectos de los fármacos , Antivirales/química , Humanos , Inmunidad Innata , Ácidos Nucleicos/química , Receptores Toll-Like/agonistas , Receptores Toll-Like/antagonistas & inhibidores
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Science ; 375(6579): 434-437, 2022 01 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35084976

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A stable perovskite heterojunction was constructed for inverted solar cells through surface sulfidation of lead (Pb)-rich perovskite films. The formed lead-sulfur (Pb-S) bonds upshifted the Fermi level at the perovskite interface and induced an extra back-surface field for electron extraction. The resulting inverted devices exhibited a power conversion efficiency (PCE) >24% with a high open-circuit voltage of 1.19 volts, corresponding to a low voltage loss of 0.36 volts. The strong Pb-S bonds could stabilize perovskite heterojunctions and strengthen underlying perovskite structures that have a similar crystal lattice. Devices with surface sulfidation retained more than 90% of the initial PCE after aging at 85°C for 2200 hours or operating at the maximum power point under continuous illumination for 1000 hours at 55° ± 5°C.

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 13(39): 46627-46633, 2021 Oct 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34558886

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PbI2 is a commonly used passivator for defect passivation in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the poor conductivity nature of PbI2 may limit the further improvement of device performance. Here, we report a radical form of PbI2 with high conductivity to passivate defects for efficient PSCs through a combination of N,N,N',N'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). When PbI2 is combined with TMB, 4 orders of magnitude higher conductivity will be achieved owing to the formation of a TMB-PbI2 radical. As a result, the device performance is impressively increased from 20.48 to 22.63%. In addition, the device stability is also greatly improved and 95% of the initial efficiency is retained after aging at 85 °C for 600 h.

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Oncogene ; 40(38): 5677-5690, 2021 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34331014

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Metastatic recurrence is still a major challenge in breast cancer treatment, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we report that a small adaptor protein, SH3BGRL, is upregulated in the majority of breast cancer patients, especially elevated in those with metastatic relapse, indicating it as a marker for the poor prognosis of breast cancer. Physiologically, SH3BGRL can multifunctionally promote breast cancer cell tumorigenicity, migration, invasiveness, and efficient lung colonization in nude mice. Mechanistically, SH3BGRL downregulates the acting-binding protein profilin 1 (PFN1) by accelerating the translation of the PFN1 E3 ligase, STUB1 via SH3BGRL interaction with ribosomal proteins, or/and enhancing the interaction of PFN1 with STUB1 to accelerate PFN1 degradation. Loss of PFN1 consequently contributes to downstream multiple activations of AKT, NF-kB, and WNT signaling pathways. In contrast, the forced expression of compensatory PFN1 in SH3BGRL-high cells efficiently neutralizes SH3BGRL-induced metastasis and tumorigenesis with PTEN upregulation and PI3K-AKT signaling inactivation. Clinical analysis validates that SH3BGRL expression is negatively correlated with PFN1 and PTEN levels, but positively to the activations of AKT, NF-kB, and WNT signaling pathways in breast patient tissues. Our results thus suggest that SH3BGRL is a valuable prognostic factor and a potential therapeutic target for preventing breast cancer progression and metastasis.


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Neoplasias de la Mama/patología , Profilinas/química , Proteínas/genética , Ubiquitina-Proteína Ligasas/metabolismo , Regulación hacia Arriba , Animales , Neoplasias de la Mama/genética , Neoplasias de la Mama/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Femenino , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Humanos , Células MCF-7 , Ratones , Metástasis de la Neoplasia , Trasplante de Neoplasias , Pronóstico , Proteolisis , Análisis de Supervivencia
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Braz J Med Biol Res ; 54(3): e10426, 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33470392

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The prognosis of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is usually poor when it occurs in aged adults or in patients with chronic diseases, which brought a great challenge to clinical practice. Furthermore, widespread depression, anxiety, and panic related to SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2) infection affected treatment compliance and recovery. Here we report the successful treatment of a 57-year-old male with severe COVID-19, schizophrenia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The patient's negative emotions (such as tension, panic, and anxiety), particularly his aggression and paranoia, seriously hindered treatment, leading to a deteriorating condition. Psychological counseling and supportive psychotherapy were given but the effect was weak. To improve adherence, risperidone and quetiapine fumarate were replaced by olanzapine for anti-schizophrenic treatment to reduce insomnia and anxiety side effects, associated with sedative-hypnotic drugs as well as psychological counseling. The treatment compliance of the patient improved significantly. The patient's serum alanine aminotransferase increased abnormally in the late stage of hospitalization, suggesting potential liver damage after complex medication strategies. We also monitored the changes of lymphocyte subsets and retrospectively analyzed the virus-specific antibody response. The results suggested that dynamic monitoring of lymphocyte subsets and virus-specific antibody response could facilitate disease progression evaluation and timely treatment plan adjustments. An effective psychotropic drug intervention associated with psychological counselling and psychotherapy are essential for the successful adherence, treatment, and rehabilitation of psychiatric disorders in COVID-19 patients.


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COVID-19 , Esquizofrenia , Enfermedad Crónica , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Esquizofrenia/complicaciones , Esquizofrenia/tratamiento farmacológico
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 54(3): e10426, 2021. graf
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153520

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The prognosis of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is usually poor when it occurs in aged adults or in patients with chronic diseases, which brought a great challenge to clinical practice. Furthermore, widespread depression, anxiety, and panic related to SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2) infection affected treatment compliance and recovery. Here we report the successful treatment of a 57-year-old male with severe COVID-19, schizophrenia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The patient's negative emotions (such as tension, panic, and anxiety), particularly his aggression and paranoia, seriously hindered treatment, leading to a deteriorating condition. Psychological counseling and supportive psychotherapy were given but the effect was weak. To improve adherence, risperidone and quetiapine fumarate were replaced by olanzapine for anti-schizophrenic treatment to reduce insomnia and anxiety side effects, associated with sedative-hypnotic drugs as well as psychological counseling. The treatment compliance of the patient improved significantly. The patient's serum alanine aminotransferase increased abnormally in the late stage of hospitalization, suggesting potential liver damage after complex medication strategies. We also monitored the changes of lymphocyte subsets and retrospectively analyzed the virus-specific antibody response. The results suggested that dynamic monitoring of lymphocyte subsets and virus-specific antibody response could facilitate disease progression evaluation and timely treatment plan adjustments. An effective psychotropic drug intervention associated with psychological counselling and psychotherapy are essential for the successful adherence, treatment, and rehabilitation of psychiatric disorders in COVID-19 patients.


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Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Esquizofrenia/complicaciones , Esquizofrenia/tratamiento farmacológico , COVID-19 , Enfermedad Crónica , Estudios Retrospectivos , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , SARS-CoV-2
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