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Gels ; 10(4)2024 Apr 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38667678

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The removal of toxic heavy metal ions from wastewater is of great significance in the protection of the environment and human health. Poly(gamma-glutamic acid) (PGA) is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and highly water-soluble polymer possessing carboxyl and imino functional groups. Herein, water-insoluble PGA-based hydrogels were prepared, characterized, and investigated as heavy metal adsorbents. The prepared hydrogels were recyclable and exhibited good adsorption effects on heavy metal ions including Cu2+, Cr6+, and Zn2+. The effects of adsorption parameters including temperature, solution pH, initial concentration of metal ions, and contact time on the adsorption capacity of the hydrogel for Cu2+ were investigated. The adsorption was a spontaneous and exothermic process. The process followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model, implying a physical and monolayer adsorption. The adsorption mechanisms investigation exhibited that Cu2+ adsorbed on the hydrogel via electrostatic interactions with anionic carboxylate groups of PGA in addition to the coordination interactions with the -NH groups. Importantly, the PGA hydrogel exhibited good reusability and the adsorption capability for Cu2+ remained high after five consecutive cycles. The properties of PGA hydrogel make it a potential candidate material for heavy metal ion removal in wastewater treatment.

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J Cancer Res Clin Oncol ; 150(4): 204, 2024 Apr 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38642144

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BACKGROUND: Emerging research has validated that circular RNAs (circRNAs) have indispensable regulatory functions in tumorigenesis, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Ferroptosis is a specific cell death form and implicates in the malignant progression of tumors. Here, this study aimed to investigate the biofunction of circ_0087851 in tumor progression and ferroptosis of CRC, as well as its underlying molecular mechanism. METHODS: The expression pattern of circ_0087851 in CRC was validated by qRT-PCR. The biological characteristics of circ_0087851 in CRC were assessed through CCK-8, colony formation and transwell assays in vitro. The ferroptosis was measured using ferroptosis-related reagents on iron, Fe2+, and lipid ROS detection. Bioinformatics, luciferase reporter, and RNA pulldown assays were employed to reveal the circ_0087851-mediated regulatory network. In addition, the effect of circ_0087851 on tumor growth in vivo was detected using a xenograft model. RESULTS: Circ_0087851 was notably diminished in CRC tissues and cells. Functionally, overexpression of circ_0087851 suppressed CRC cell growth, migration, invasion, and facilitated ferroptosis in vitro. Meanwhile, circ_0087851 upregulation impeded CRC growth in vivo. Mechanistically, circ_0087851 functioned as a molecular sponge for miR-593-3p, and BRCA1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) was identified as a downstream target of miR-593-3p. Besides, rescue experiments revealed that miR-593-3p overexpression or silencing of BAP1 reversed circ_0087851-mediated CRC progression. CONCLUSION: Circ_0087851 performed as a tumor suppressor and ferroptosis promoter by the miR-593-3p/BAP1 axis, providing novel biomarker and therapeutic target for the clinical management of CRC.


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Neoplasias Colorretais , Ferroptose , MicroRNAs , Humanos , Ferroptose/genética , Transformação Celular Neoplásica , Carcinogênese , Neoplasias Colorretais/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Proliferação de Células , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor , Ubiquitina Tiolesterase
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Arch Oral Biol ; 163: 105975, 2024 Apr 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38626700

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OBJECTIVES: To compare amino acid metabolism patterns between HPV-positive and HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients and identify key genes for a prognostic model. DESIGN: Utilizing the Cancer Genome Atlas dataset, we analyzed amino acid metabolism genes, differentiated genes between HPV statuses, and selected key genes via LASSO regression for the prognostic model. The model's gene expression was verified through immunohistochemistry in clinical samples. Functional enrichment and CIBERSORTx analyses explored biological functions, molecular mechanisms, and immune cell correlations. The model's prognostic capability was assessed using nomograms, calibration, and decision curve analysis. RESULTS: We identified 1157 key genes associated with amino acid metabolism in HNSCC and HPV status. The prognostic model, featuring genes like IQCN, SLC22A1, SYT12, and TLX3, highlighted functions in development, metabolism, and pathways related to receptors and enzymes. It significantly correlated with immune cell infiltration and outperformed traditional staging in prognosis prediction, despite immunohistochemistry results showing limited clinical identification of HPV-related HNSCC. CONCLUSIONS: Distinct amino acid metabolism patterns differentiate HPV-positive from negative HNSCC patients, underscoring the prognostic model's utility in predicting outcomes and guiding therapeutic strategies.

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J Org Chem ; 2024 Apr 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38567628

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We herein present an electrochemical method for the dehydrogenative cross-coupling of N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-sulfonamides and 2-naphthols. This transformation provides a direct and scalable approach to a wide range of C1-symmetric 2,2'-bis(arenol)s with moderate to high yields under mild conditions. Preliminary attempts with the asymmetric variant of this reaction were also performed with ≤55% ee for the synthesis of 2,2'-bis(arenol)s. Control experiments were conducted to propose a plausible mechanism for the reaction.

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PeerJ Comput Sci ; 10: e1978, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38660204

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Linearly homomorphic signature (LHS) allows the acquisition of a new legal signature using the homomorphic operation of the original signatures. However, the public composability of LHS also prevents it from being used in some scenarios where the combiner needs to be designated. The LZZ22 scheme designates a combiner and preserves the signature structure by having the signer and the designated combiner share a secret. However, LZZ22 is not secure enough because the secret is constant. Here, we first prove that there is a polynomial time adversary that can crack the secret in LZZ22 through multiple signature queries. Then, we propose a new scheme, which realizes all the functions of LZZ22 and fixes the security problem by changing the secret with the message. The proposed scheme is shown to be secure against existential forgery on adaptively chosen subspace attacks under the random oracle model. Finally, we detail how to apply our scheme to the proxy signature and perform it on a personal computer, and the results show that our scheme is efficient.

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J Environ Manage ; 358: 120886, 2024 Apr 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38648726

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Intercropping-driven changes in nitrogen (N)-acquiring microbial genomes and functional expression regulate soil N availability and plant N uptake. However, present data seem to be limited to a specific community, obscuring the viewpoint of entire N-acquiring microbiomes and functions. Taking maize intercropped with legumes (peanut and soybean) and non-legumes (gingelly and sweet potato) as models, we studied the effects of intercropping on N transformations and N-acquiring microbiomes in rhizosphere soil across four maize growth stages. Meanwhile, we compiled promising strategies such as random forest analysis and structural equation model for the exploitation of the associations between microbe-driven N dynamics and soil-plant N trade-offs and maize productivity. Compared with monoculture, maize intercropping significantly increased the denitrification rate of rhizosphere soils across four maize growth stages, net N mineralization in the elongation and flowering stages, and the nitrification rate in the seedling and mature stages. The abundance of most N-acquiring microbial populations was influenced significantly by intercropping patterns and maize growth stages. Soil available N components (NH4+-N, NO3--N, and dissolved organic N content) showed a highly direct effect on plant N uptake, which mainly mediated by N transformations (denitrification rate) and N-acquiring populations (amoB, nirK3, and hzsB genes). Overall, the adaptation of N-acquiring microbiomes to changing rhizosphere micro-environments caused by intercropping patterns and maize development could promote soil N transformations and dynamics to meet demand of maize for N nutrient. This would offer another unique perspective to manage the benefits of the highly N-effective and production-effective intercropping ecosystems.

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Eur J Med Res ; 29(1): 238, 2024 Apr 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38627872

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a life-threatening interstitial lung disease. Identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis is of great clinical importance. The epididymis protein 4 (HE4) is important in the process of inflammation and fibrosis in the epididymis. Its prognostic value in IPF, however, has not been studied. The mRNA and protein levels of HE4 were used to determine the prognostic value in different patient cohorts. In this study, prognostic nomograms were generated based on the results of the cox regression analysis. We identified the HE4 protein level increased in IPF patients, but not the HE4 gene expression. The increased expression of HE4 correlated positively with a poor prognosis for patients with IPF. The HR and 95% CI were 2.62 (1.61-4.24) (p < 0.001) in the training set. We constructed a model based on the risk-score = 0.16222182 * HE4 + 0/0.37580659/1.05003609 (for GAP index 0-3/4-5/6-8) + (- 1.1183375). In both training and validation sets, high-risk patients had poor prognoses (HR: 3.49, 95%CI 2.10-5.80, p = 0.001) and higher likelihood of dying (HR: 6.00, 95%CI 2.04-17.67, p = 0.001). Analyses of calibration curves and decision curves suggest that the method is effective in predicting outcomes. Furthermore, a similar formulation was used in a protein-based model based on HE4 that also showed prognostic value when applied to IPF patients. Accordingly, HE4 is an independent poor prognosis factor, and it has the potential to predict IPF patient survival.


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Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática , Nomogramas , Humanos , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/diagnóstico , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/genética , Prognóstico , Biomarcadores , Análise de Regressão
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38597172

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BACKGROUND: Among patients treated with a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), combination therapy with clopidogrel (i.e., known as dual antithrombotic therapy [DAT]) is the treatment of choice. However, there are concerns for individuals with impaired response to clopidogrel. OBJECTIVES: To assess the pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of clopidogrel vs. low-dose ticagrelor in patients with impaired clopidogrel response assessed by the ABCD-GENE score. METHODS: This was a prospective, randomized PD study of NOAC-treated patients undergoing PCI. Patients with an ABCD-GENE score ≥10 (n=39), defined as having impaired clopidogrel response, were randomized to low-dose ticagrelor (n=20; 60 mg/bid) or clopidogrel (n=19; 75 mg/qd). Patients with an ABCD-GENE<10 (n=42) were treated with clopidogrel (75 mg/qd; control cohort). PD assessments at baseline and 30 days post-randomization (trough and peak) were performed to assess P2Y12 signaling [VerifyNow P2Y12 reaction units (PRU), light transmittance aggregometry (LTA), and vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP)]; makers of thrombosis not specific to P2Y12 signaling were also assessed. The primary endpoint was PRU (trough levels) at 30 days. RESULTS: At 30 days, PRU levels were reduced with ticagrelor-based DAT compared with clopidogrel-based DAT at trough (23.0 [3.0-46.0] vs. 154.5 [77.5-183.0]; p<0.001) and peak (6.0 [4.0-14.0] vs. 129.0 [66.0-171.0]; p<0.001). Trough PRU levels in the control arm (104.0 [35.0-167.0]) were higher than ticagrelor-based DAT (p=0.005) and numerically lower than clopidogrel-based DAT (p=0.234). Results were consistent by LTA and VASP. Markers measuring other pathways leading to thrombus formation were largely unaffected. CONCLUSIONS: In NOAC-treated patients undergoing PCI with an ABCD-gene score ≥10, ticagrelor-based DAT using a 60 mg bid regimen reduced platelet P2Y12 reactivity compared to clopidogrel-based DAT.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 3437, 2024 Apr 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38653755

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Phytoalexin sakuranetin functions in resistance against rice blast. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of sakuranetin remains elusive. Here, we report that rice lines expressing resistance (R) genes were found to contain high levels of sakuranetin, which correlates with attenuated endocytic trafficking of plasma membrane (PM) proteins. Exogenous and endogenous sakuranetin attenuates the endocytosis of various PM proteins and the fungal effector PWL2. Moreover, accumulation of the avirulence protein AvrCO39, resulting from uptake into rice cells by Magnaporthe oryzae, was reduced following treatment with sakuranetin. Pharmacological manipulation of clathrin-mediated endocytic (CME) suggests that this pathway is targeted by sakuranetin. Indeed, attenuation of CME by sakuranetin is sufficient to convey resistance against rice blast. Our data reveals a mechanism of rice against M. oryzae by increasing sakuranetin levels and repressing the CME of pathogen effectors, which is distinct from the action of many R genes that mainly function by modulating transcription.


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Ascomicetos , Resistência à Doença , Endocitose , Flavonoides , Oryza , Fitoalexinas , Doenças das Plantas , Proteínas de Plantas , Oryza/microbiologia , Oryza/metabolismo , Oryza/efeitos dos fármacos , Oryza/genética , Doenças das Plantas/microbiologia , Endocitose/efeitos dos fármacos , Resistência à Doença/genética , Resistência à Doença/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Sesquiterpenos/farmacologia , Sesquiterpenos/metabolismo , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas/efeitos dos fármacos , Membrana Celular/metabolismo , Membrana Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Plantas Geneticamente Modificadas , Proteínas Fúngicas/metabolismo , Proteínas Fúngicas/genética
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Onco Targets Ther ; 17: 163-169, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38435840

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Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare and highly aggressive malignancy. Most patients are diagnosed at a late stage with poor prognosis. The treatment usually includes combined intensive chemotherapy, cytoreductive surgery, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. Due to the low incidence rate and dismal survival, there is currently a lack of case reports on DSRCT with concurrent leukemia. We report a case of a young patient who achieved disease stabilization for 14 months after receiving 6 cycles of chemotherapy and whole abdominal radiation therapy (WART), followed by consolidation treatment with anlotinib. However, the treatment was terminated due to the development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia-M5 (AML-M5). Multimodal therapy may provide a survival benefit for rare tumors that lack standard treatment. However, intensive chemotherapy and extensive radiotherapy carry a risk of inducing secondary malignancies. This is the first reported case of concurrent DSRCT and AML-M5 with short intervals between onset.

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Aesthetic Plast Surg ; 2024 Mar 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38438762

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BACKGROUND: Although mesh-based implant breast reconstruction surgery is emerging as the primary surgical procedure for breast reconstruction, mesh use remains controversial in implant breast reconstruction surgery, especially in terms of how to select the ideal mesh. Our aim is to elaborate relevant prognosis in the mesh-based implant breast reconstruction surgery. METHODS: Relevant studies were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane library searches. Extracted data included study type, basic characteristics, mesh information, complications, etc. We analyzed the included cohort studies and randomized controlled trials that reported mesh-related implant breast reconstruction complications and breast quality scale scores. RESULTS: A total of 32 studies including 7475 subjects were included. The results showed that the overall complication rate was 2.07 times higher in the biological mesh group than in the synthetic mesh group (risk ratio [RR]: 2.07, 95% CI 1.14-3.78). The risk of seroma was 4.50 times higher in the biological mesh group than in the synthetic mesh group (RR: 4.50, 95% CI 2.27-8.95). In terms of comparing breast quality scale scores, the mesh group had scores that were 1.49 (95% CI 0.19-2.78) higher than the non-mesh group for "physical well-being" and 2.05 (95% CI 0.08-4.02) higher for "sexual well-being." CONCLUSIONS: Our study found that the risk of total complications was higher with biological mesh than with synthetic mesh in implant breast reconstruction surgery. Based on short-term cost, healthcare burden, and healthcare benefits, synthetic meshes are superior to biological meshes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: 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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Adv Healthc Mater ; : e2304060, 2024 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38429938

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Surgical resection of bone tumors is the primary approach employed in the treatment of bone cancer. Simultaneously, perioperative interventions, particularly postoperative adjuvant anticancer strategies, play a crucial role in achieving satisfactory therapeutic outcomes. However, the occurrence of postoperative bone tumor recurrence, metastasis, extensive bone defects, and infection are significant risks that can result in unfavorable prognoses or even treatment failure. In recent years, there has been significant progress in the development of biomaterials, leading to the emergence of new treatment options for bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration. This progress report aims to comprehensively analyze the strategic development of unique therapeutic biomaterials with inherent healing properties and bioactive capabilities for bone tissue regeneration. These composite biomaterials, classified into metallic, inorganic non-metallic, and organic types, are thoroughly investigated for their responses to external stimuli such as light or magnetic fields, internal interventions including chemotherapy or catalytic therapy, and combination therapy, as well as their role in bone regeneration. Additionally, an overview of self-healing materials for osteogenesis is provided and their potential applications in combating osteosarcoma and promoting bone formation are explored. Furthermore, the safety concerns of integrated materials and current limitations are addressed, while also discussing the challenges and future prospects.

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Palliat Support Care ; : 1-9, 2024 Mar 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38482668

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OBJECTIVES: Dignity therapy (DT) is well-established in adults, and it might potentially benefit the younger population. This study aims to develop a pediatric family-based dignity therapy (P-FBDT) protocol for terminally ill children and their families. METHODS: A parallel mixed-methods design was used. The P-FBDT protocol was developed based on the adult DT, and meanwhile by taking children-specific dignity characteristics and Chinese family-oriented culture into consideration. The protocol was then evaluated and modified based on the quantitative and qualitative feedback from 2-round surveys of 14 pediatric oncology or pediatric palliative care experts. RESULTS: The P-FBDT involves terminally ill children and their families in meaningful interactions including a series of conversations and creative activities, which will be recorded and then edited into a document-based generativity entity. The P-FBDT protocol was recognized as highly reasonable and the P-FBDT interview guide was endorsed as important, acceptable, clear, comprehensive, and suitable to be used in pediatric palliative care practice in Chinese culture (>90%). Potential benefits, possible challenges, and practical considerations of the P-FBDT were also proposed. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: The P-FBDT was perceived to be potentially beneficial to terminally ill children and their families by engaging in a series of meaningful family interactions and creating a lasting memento to be preserved. The protocol needs to be pilot tested among terminally ill children and families for feasibility and potential efficacy in practice.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 265(Pt 2): 131143, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38537861

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Hydrogel electrolyte is an ideal candidate material for flexible energy storage devices due to its excellent softness and conductivity properties. However, challenges such as the inherent mechanical weakness, the susceptibility to be frozen in low-temperature environments, and the insufficiency of hydrogel-electrode contact persist. Herein, a "Multi in One" strategy is employed to effectively conquer these difficulties by endowing hydrogels with high strength, freeze-resistance, and self-adhesive ability. Multiple hydrogen bond networks and ion crosslinking networks are constructed within the hydrogel electrolyte (PVA/PAAc/XG) containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), acrylic acid (AAc), and xanthan gum (XG), promoting the enhanced mechanical property, and the adhesion to electrode materials is also improved through abundant active groups. The introduction of zinc ions provides the material with superior frost resistance while also promoting electrical conductivity. Leveraging its multifunction of superior mechanical strength, anti-freeze property, and self-adhesive characteristic, the PVA/PAAc/XG hydrogel electrolyte is employed to fabricate zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHS). Remarkably, ZHS exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance and cycle stability. A remarkable capacity retention rate of 83.86 % after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles can be achieved at high current densities, even when the operational temperature decreases to -60 °C, showing great potential in the field of flexible energy storage devices.


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Polissacarídeos Bacterianos , Cimentos de Resina , Zinco , Hidrogéis , Eletrólitos , Íons
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Fish Shellfish Immunol ; 148: 109466, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38432538

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To evade host antiviral response, viruses have evolved to take advantage of their noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). Snakehead vesiculovirus (SHVV), a newly isolated fish rhabdovirus from diseased hybrid snakehead, has caused high mortality to the cultured snakehead fish during the past years in China. However, little is known about the mechanisms of its pathogenicity. Our study revealed that overexpression of the 30-nt leader RNA promoted SHVV replication. RNA-protein binding investigation revealed that SHVV leader RNA could interact with host 40S ribosomal protein S8 (RPS8) and 60S ribosomal protein L13a (L13a). Furthermore, we found that SHVV infection upregulated RPS8 and L13a, and in turn, overexpression of RPS8 or L13a inhibited, while knockdown of RPS8 or L13a promoted, SHVV replication, suggesting that RPS8 and L13a acted as host antiviral factors in response to SHVV infection. In addition, our study revealed that RPS8- or L13a-mediated inhibition of SHVV replication could be restored by co-transfection with leader RNA, suggesting that the interaction between leader RNA and RPS8 or L13a might affect the anti-SHVV effects of RPS8 and L13a. Taken together, these results suggest that SHVV leader RNA can interact with the host antiviral factors RPS8 and L13a, and promote SHVV replication. This study provides a better understanding of the molecular mechanism of the pathogenesis of SHVV and a potential antiviral strategy against SHVV infection.


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Perciformes , Animais , Perciformes/fisiologia , Vesiculovirus/genética , RNA Viral/genética , Replicação Viral , Antivirais/farmacologia
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IUBMB Life ; 2024 Mar 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38551358

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Mitoribosomes are essential for the production of biological energy. The Human Mitoribosomal Small Subunit unit (MRPS) family, responsible for encoding mitochondrial ribosomal small subunits, is actively engaged in protein synthesis within the mitochondria. Intriguingly, MRPS family genes appear to play a role in cancer. A multistep process was employed to establish a risk model associated with MRPS genes, aiming to delineate the immune and pharmacogenomic landscapes in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). MRPScores were computed for individual patients to assess their responsiveness to various treatment modalities and their susceptibility to different therapeutic targets and drugs. While MRPS family genes have been implicated in various cancers as oncogenes, our findings reveal a contrasting tumor suppressor role for MRPS genes in ccRCC. Utilizing an MRPS-related risk model, we observed its excellent prognostic capability in predicting survival outcomes for ccRCC patients. Remarkably, the subgroup with high MRPS-related scores (MRPScore) displayed poorer prognosis but exhibited a more robust response to immunotherapy. Through in silico screening of 2183 drug targets and 1646 compounds, we identified two targets (RRM2 and OPRD1) and eight agents (AZ960, carmustine, lasalocid, SGI-1776, AZD8055_1059, BPD.00008900_1998, MK.8776_2046, and XAV939_1268) with potential therapeutic implications for high-MRPScore patients. Our study represents the pioneering effort in proposing that molecular classification, diagnosis, and treatment strategies can be formulated based on MRPScores. Indeed, a high MRPScore profile appears to elevate the risk of tumor progression and mortality, potentially through its influence on immune regulation. This suggests that the MRPS-related risk model holds promise as a prognostic predictor and may offer novel insights into personalized therapeutic strategies.

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Molecules ; 29(6)2024 Mar 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38542832

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The species in Sanghuangporus are a group of edible mushrooms with a long history of oral use in East Asia as a health-improvement method. They should be classified under the genus Sanghuangporus rather than mistakenly in Phellinus or Inonotus. The major components in this genus consist of polysaccharides, polyphenols, triterpenoids, and flavonoids, all of which exist in the fruiting bodies and mycelia. For extraction, studies have shown methods using hot water, ethanol, DES solvent, and alkaline, followed by purification methods including traditional anion column, Sevag solution, macroporous resin, and magnetic polymers. Proven by modern medical technology, these components possess promising anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antitumor, and immunoregulation effects; additionally, they have health-improving effects including pulmonary protection, hypoglycemic properties, sleep improvement, gout mitigation, antiaging, neuroprotection, and muscle-strengthening abilities. Several toxicity studies have revealed their safety and recommend a dose of 1 g/kg for mice. As a newly emerged concept, functional food can provide not only life-sustaining nutrients but also some health-improving effects. In conclusion, we substantiate Sanghuang as a functional food by comprehensively presenting information on extraction and purification methods, component medical and structural properties, and nontoxicity, hoping to benefit the development of Sanghuang species as a group of functional food.


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Agaricales , Basidiomycota , Animais , Camundongos , Basidiomycota/química , Agaricales/química , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Phellinus , Polifenóis
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iScience ; 27(4): 109481, 2024 Apr 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38551006

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It is still a great challenge for the flexible piezoresistive pressure sensors to simultaneously achieve wide linearity and high sensitivity. Herein, we propose a high-performance textile pressure sensor based on chitosan (CTS)/MXene fiber. The hierarchical "point to line" architecture enables the pressure sensor with high sensitivity of 1.16 kPa-1 over an ultrawide linear range of 1.5 MPa. Furthermore, the CTS/MXene pressure sensor possesses a low fatigue over 1000 loading/unloading cycles under 1.5 MPa pressure load, attributed to the strong chemical bonding between CTS fiber and MXene and excellent mechanical stability. Besides, the proposed sensor shows good antibacterial effect benefiting from the strong interaction between polycationic structure of CTS/MXene and the predominantly anionic components of bacteria surface. The sensor is also applied to detect real-time human action, an overall classification accuracy of 98.61% based on deep neural network-convolutional neural network (CNN) for six human actions is realized.

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Eur J Pharmacol ; 971: 176530, 2024 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38527700

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After myocardial infarction (MI), there is a notable disruption in cellular calcium ion homeostasis and mitochondrial function, which is believed to be intricately linked to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. This research endeavors to elucidate the involvement of glucose regulated protein 75 (GRP75) in post-MI calcium ion homeostasis and mitochondrial function. In MI rats, symptoms of myocardial injury were accompanied by an increase in the activation of ER stress. Moreover, in oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)-induced cardiomyocytes, it was confirmed that inhibiting ER stress exacerbated intracellular Ca2+ disruption and cell apoptosis. Concurrently, the co-localization of GRP75 with IP3R and VDAC1 increased under ER stress in cardiomyocytes. In OGD-induced cardiomyocytes, knockdown of GRP75 not only reduced the Ca2+ levels in both the ER and mitochondria and improved the ultrastructure of cardiomyocytes, but it also increased the number of contact points between the ER and mitochondria, reducing mitochondria associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane (MAM) formation, and decreased cell apoptosis. Significantly, knockdown of GRP75 did not affect the protein expression of PERK and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α). Transcriptome analysis of cardiomyocytes revealed that knockdown of GRP75 mainly influenced the molecular functions of sialyltransferase and IP3R, as well as the biosynthesis of glycosphingolipids and lactate metabolism. The complex interaction between the ER and mitochondria, driven by the GRP75 and its associated IP3R1-GRP75-VDAC1 complex, is crucial for calcium homeostasis and cardiomyocyte's adaptive response to ER stress. Modulating GRP75 could offer a strategy to regulate calcium dynamics, diminish glycolysis, and thereby mitigate cardiomyocyte apoptosis.


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Cálcio , Proteínas de Choque Térmico HSP70 , Proteínas de Membrana , Infarto do Miocárdio , Animais , Ratos , Cálcio/metabolismo , Estresse do Retículo Endoplasmático , Glucose/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Infarto do Miocárdio/metabolismo , Oxigênio/metabolismo
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