Effect of electroacupuncture on proBDNF/mBDNF and synaptic plasticity in rats with learning and memory impairment after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. / ç”µé’ˆå¯¹è„‘ç¼ºè¡€å†çŒæ³¨å­¦ä¹ è®°å¿†éšœç¢å¤§é¼ æµ·é©¬è„‘æºæ€§ç¥žç»è¥å »å› å­è½¬åŒ–å’Œçªè§¦å¯å¡‘æ€§çš„å½±å“.

OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at "Baihui" (GV20) and "Shenting" (GV24) on the rats' behavior and the transforming precursor of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (proBDNF) into mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF) in the hippocampus of rats with learning and memory impairment induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (IR), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of learning and memory ability. METHODS: SD rats were randomly divided into blank, sham operation, model, and EA groups, with 6 rats in each group. The model of IR was established by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. EA (1 Hz/20 Hz) was applied to GV24 and GV20 for 30 min, once daily for 14 days. The neurological function was evaluated according to the Zea Longa's score criteria 24 h after modeling and after intervention. Morris water maze test was used to detect the learning and memory function of the rats. TTC staining was used to evaluate the cerebral infarction volume on the affected side. The protein expression levels of proBDNF, mBDNF, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) and p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) in hippocampal tissue were detected by Western blot. RESULTS: Compared with the sham operation group, the neurological function score, the percentage of cerebral infarction volume and the expression levels of proBDNF and p75NTR protein in hippocampus were increased (P<0.01), while the times of crossing the original platform and the total distance in the target quadrant, the expression levels of mBDNF, TrkB and tPA protein and the ratio of mBDNF/proBDNF were decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the neurological function score, the percentage of cerebral infarction volume, and the expression levels of proBDNF and p75NTR protein in hippocampus were decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05), while the times of crossing the original platform, the total distance in the target quadrant, and the expression levels of mBDNF, TrkB and tPA protein and the ratio of mBDNF/proBDNF were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the EA group. CONCLUSIONS: EA can alleviate learning and memory impairment in IR rats, which may be related to its function in up-regulating the expression of tPA protein and promoting the transformation of proBDNF to mBDNF, thus improving the synaptic plasticity.

Bibliometric analysis: Research trends of acupuncture treatment to cognitive impairment in recent 15 years.

Objectives: Acupuncture therapy has been used for cognitive impairment-related diseases, however, there are still few studies on the overall trend of acupuncture therapy on cognitive impairment based on bibliometric analysis. The purpose of this study was to explore the research trend of the impact of acupuncture on cognitive impairment in the past 15 years, analyze the research trends and hotspots, and provide new ideas and theoretical basis for future research directions. Methods: From the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), the relevant literature on the treatment of cognitive impairment with acupuncture from 2007 to 2022 was retrieved. Then, based on the CiteSpace and VOSviewer software of the Java platform, the cooperation between countries and institutions in this field, the co-citation of journals and documents, and the cooperation between authors and authors, etc. were analyzed. In addition, the co-occurrence and burst analysis of keywords are also carried out, and a visual knowledge map is drawn. Results: As of August 08, 2022, a total of 394 records related to the treatment of cognitive impairment with acupuncture were identified. The analysis results show: The number and rate of annual publications have steadily increased, with some fluctuations from year to year. The countries that contribute the most to this field are China and the USA. Among them, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Capital Medical University are tied for first place in terms of the number of published papers. Tao Jing is the most prolific author and the number one cited author. Conclusions: The number of publications on acupuncture for cognitive impairment is expected to increase rapidly in future research, suggesting a bright future for the field. Future research hotspots will focus on pain, injury, protocol, diagnosis, guidelines, etc. It is also necessary to strengthen cross-regional and cross-country cooperation among various academic groups.

Self-Assembly of Polyoxometalate-Resorcin[4]arene-Based Inorganic-Organic Complexes: Metal Ion Effects on the Electrochemical Performance of Lithium Ion Batteries.

With their adjustable structures and diverse functions, polyoxometalate (POM)-resorcin[4]arene-based inorganic-organic complexes are a kind of potential multifunctional material. They have potential applications for lithium ion batteries (LIBs). However, the relationship between different coordinated metal ions and electrochemical performance has rarely been investigated. Here, three functionalized POM-resorcin[4]arene-based inorganic-organic materials, [Co2 (TMR4 A)2 (H2 O)10 ][SiW12 O40 ]⋅2 EtOH⋅4.5 H2 O (1), [Ni2 (TMR4 A)2 (H2 O)10 ][SiW12 O40 ]⋅4 EtOH⋅13 H2 O (2), and [Zn2 (TMR4 A)2 (H2 O)10 ][SiW12 O40 ]⋅2 EtOH⋅2 H2 O (3), have been synthesized. Furthermore, to enhance the conductivities of these compounds, 1-3 were doped with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) to give composites 1@RGO-3@RGO, respectively. As anode materials for LIBs, 1@RGO-3@RGO can deliver very high discharge capacities (1445.9, 1285.0 and 1095.3 mAh g-1 , respectively) in the initial run, and show discharge capacities of 898, 665 and 651 mAh g-1 , respectively, at a current density of 0.1 A g-1 over 100 runs. More importantly, the discharge capacities of 319, 283 and 329 mAh g-1 were maintained for 1@RGO-3@RGO even after 400 cycles at large current density (1 A g-1 ).

Polyoxometalate-Templated Cobalt-Resorcin[4]arene Frameworks: Tunable Structure and Lithium-Ion Battery Performance.

By employing a bowl-like tetra(benzimidazole)resorcin[4]arene (TBR4A) ligand, two new polyoxometalate-templated metal-organic frameworks (POMOFs), [Co8Cl14(TBR4A)6]·3[H3.3SiW12O40]·10DMF·11EtOH·20H2O (1) and [Co3Cl2(TBR4A)2(DMF)4]·[SiW12O40]·2EtOH·3H2O (2), have been prepared under solvothermal conditions (DMF = N,N'-dimethylformamide). 1 shows a 2D cationic layer, whereas 2 exhibits a 3D framework. Remarkably, the Keggin POMs in 1 and 2 were located in the cavities formed by two bowl-like resorcin[4]arenes in sandwich fashions. Their framework structures were highly dependent on the coordination modes of the TBR4A ligands. To increase the conductivity of POMOFs, the samples of 1 and 2 were loaded on the conductive polypyrrole-reduced graphene oxide (PPy-RGO) via ball milling (1@PG and 2@PG). Then, the obtained composites experienced calcination at a proper temperature to produce 1@PG-A and 2@PG-A. The resulting 1@PG-A and 2@PG-A composites, with improved conductivities, uniform sizes and micropores, exhibited promising electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries. We herein proposed a size-controlled route for the rational fabrication of functional POMOFs and their usage in energy fields.

A Nanosized Propeller-like Polyoxometalate-linked Copper(I)-Resorcin[4]arene for Efficient Catalysis.

The design and assembly of polyoxometalate-resorcin[4]arene-based metal-organic molecular materials are particularly attractive for their elegant structures and potential functions. By applying a newly designed resorcin[4]arene ligand (TPC4R-II), a copper(I)-coordinated polyoxometalate-based metal-organic molecular material, namely, [CuI6(Br)3(TPC4R-II)3(PMo12O40)]·8H2O (1), was rationally assembled. Three copper(I)-coordinated resorcin[4]arenes are held together by a central [PMo12O40]3- to yield a supramolecular propeller. 1 features efficient catalytic performances for oxidation desulfurization (ODS) and azide-alkyne cycloaddition (AAC) reactions. This work affords a feasible method for the nanosized polyoxometalate-based metal-resorcin[4]arene assemblies by well combinating two types of large composites as well as low coordination metal cations.

Efficient Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization toward Thioether and Sulfur Mustard Stimulant by Polyoxomolybdate-Resorcin[4]arene-Based Metal-Organic Materials.

The design and synthesis of effective and recyclable oxidative desulfurization catalysts is of great importance in view of environmental protection and human health. Herein, a family of polyoxomolybdate-based inorganic-organic hybrid materials, namely, [Mn(TMR4A)(H2O)4][Mo6O19]·0.5CH3CH2OH·H2O (1), [Ni(TMR4A)(H2O)4][Mo6O19]·0.5CH3CH2OH·H2O (2), [Zn(TMR4A)(H2O)4][Mo6O19]·0.5CH3CH2OH·H2O (3), and [Co2(TMR4A)2(H2O)4(ß-Mo8O26)]·CH3CN·12H2O (4), were assembled by the functionalized resorcin[4]arene ligand (TMR4A) with polyoxomolybdate and metal ions under solvothermal conditions. In isostructural 1-3, the [M(TMR4A)(H2O)4]2+ species (M = MnII, NiII, ZnII) and [Mo6O19]2- anions are held together via C-H···O hydrogen bonds to give a 3D supramolecular architecture. In 4, two [Co(TMR4A)(H2O)2]2+ cations were linked by one [ß-Mo8O26]4- anion to produce an attractive molecular dimer. Remarkably, 1-4, as recyclable heterogeneous catalysts, exhibit efficient catalytic oxidation desulfurization activities toward thioethers. Particularly, 1, as a representative example, features selective catalytic oxidation for sulfur mustard simulant. Moreover, their electrochemical properties were also studied.

Polyoxometalate-Bridged Cu(I)- and Ag(I)-Thiacalix[4]arene Dimers for Heterogeneous Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization and Azide-Alkyne "Click" Reaction.

Two remarkable polyoxometalate-bridged Cu(I)- and Ag(I)-thiacalix[4]arene dimers, namely, [Cu4(SiW12O40)(L)2(DMF)2]·2EtOH·DMF (1-Cu) and [Ag4(PMo12O40)(L)2]·OH (1-Ag), were prepared by using a new thiacalix[4]arene, metal cation and polyoxometalate (L = tetra[2-(ethylthio)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole]-thiacalix[4]arene). In 1-Cu and 1-Ag, two thiacalix[4]arenes were linked together by one [SiW12O40]4- or [PMo12O40]3- anion via two metal cations to give a molecular dimer. Further, adjacent dimers were extended into a high-dimensional supramolecular architecture through hydrogen bonds. Markedly, these molecular dimers are exceedingly stable in organic solvents and then were employed as efficient catalysts for catalytic oxidation desulfurization as well as the azide-alkyne "click" reaction.