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The biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by microorganisms has been a subject of increasing attention. Despite extensive studies on this biosynthetic pathway, the mechanisms underlying the involvement of proteins and enzymes in AgNPs production have not been fully explored. Herein, we reported that Burkholderia contaminans ZCC was able to reduce Ag+ to AgNPs with a diameter of (10±5) nm inside the cell. Exposure of B. contaminans ZCC to Ag+ ions led to significant changes in the functional groups of cellular proteins, with approximately 5.72% of the (C-OH) bonds being converted to (C-C/C-H) (3.61%) and CO (2.11%) bonds, and 4.52% of the CO (carbonyl) bonds being converted to (C-OH) bonds. Furthermore, the presence of Ag+ and AgNPs induced the ability of extracellular electron transfer for ZCC cells via specific membrane proteins, but this did not occur in the absence of Ag+ ions. Proteomic analysis of the proteins and enzymes involved in heavy metal efflux systems, protein secretion system, oxidative phosphorylation, intracellular electron transfer chain, and glutathione metabolism suggests that glutathione S-transferase and ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase iron-sulfur subunit play importance roles in the biosynthesis of AgNPs. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the functions exerted by glutathione S-transferase and ferredoxin-thioredoxin reductase iron-sulfur subunits in the biogenesis of AgNPs, thereby hold immense potential for optimizing biotechnological techniques aimed at enhancing the yield and purity of biosynthetic AgNPs.
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Burkholderia , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Proteoma , Prata , Prata/química , Nanopartículas Metálicas/química , Nanopartículas Metálicas/toxicidade , Proteoma/metabolismo , Burkholderia/metabolismo , Proteômica , Proteínas de Bactérias/metabolismoRESUMO
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, which seriously affects health of the elderly, and is still irreversible up to now. Recent studies have indicated that mitochondrial dysfunction is a direct reason to promote the development of AD. Mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU), located in the inner membrane of mitochondria, is a key channel of mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake. Abnormal MCU expression results in imbalance of mitochondrial calcium homeostasis, ultimately leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of MCU knockdown on AD hippocampal neurons and learning and memory function of AD model mice. Lentivirus and adeno-associated virus were used as vectors to transfect shRNA into hippocampal neurons (HT22 cells) and hippocampi of amyloid precursor protein (APP)/presenilin 1 (PS1)/tau AD transgenic mice, respectively, in order to interfere with MCU expression. The cellular activity of HT22 cells was detected by MTS method, and the changes of learning and memory dysfunction in APP/PS1/tau AD transgenic mice were tested by Y maze and Morris water maze. The results showed that MCU knockdown reversed the cellular activity of HT22 cells decreased by amyloid beta protein 1-42 (Aß1-42) or okadaic acid (OA). Knockdown of MCU in hippocampal neurons improved spontaneous alternation (spatial working memory), decreased escape latency, and increased time in target quadrant and number of platform crossing (spatial reference memory) of the APP/PS1/tau mice. This study suggests that MCU knockdown in hippocampal neurons has anti-AD effect, and it is expected to be a new strategy for prevention and treatment of AD.
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Doença de Alzheimer , Animais , Camundongos , Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Precursor de Proteína beta-Amiloide/metabolismo , Neurônios , Camundongos TransgênicosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Perineural injection therapy with 5% dextrose water is progressively becoming a mainstream method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. However, its long-term outcome is still unknown. Hence, the purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the long-term outcome after perineural injection therapy using 5% dextrose water. METHODS: A total of 185 patients diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome at least 1 year post-therapy were enrolled. All the patients underwent ultrasound-guided perineural injection therapy using 10 ml of 5% dextrose water at the outpatient department. In a structured telephone interview, the patients were asked about the outcome post-therapy compared with pre-injection. A symptom relief ≥50% indicated effective outcome, and a symptom relief <50% was indicative of a poor outcome. RESULTS: In total, 88.6% patients reported an effective outcome, and 11.4% rated the outcome as poor, after a mean of 2.2 injections with a mean of 1-3 years' post-injection follow-up. The outcome was significantly related with severity level, and the patients that reported a poor outcome had a significantly higher incidence of severe grade compared with those who reported an effective outcome (52.4% vs 31.7%, P = 0.03). Patients with mild, moderate and severe grades, respectively, required an average of 1.7 (0.1), 2.4 (0.2) and 2.6 (0.3) injections to reach an effective outcome (P = 0.006) (severe vs mild, P = 0.008; moderate vs mild, P = 0.062). CONCLUSION: Perineural injection therapy is a novel approach for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with safe and outstanding long-term effects.
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal , Glucose/administração & dosagem , Injeções/métodos , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/diagnóstico , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/tratamento farmacológico , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/fisiopatologia , China , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Avaliação de Resultados da Assistência ao Paciente , Nervos Periféricos/efeitos dos fármacos , Soluções Farmacêuticas/administração & dosagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Avaliação de Sintomas/métodos , Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Background: Perineural injection therapy with 5% dextrose water (D5W) is a potential and innovative treatment with long-term efficacy for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the prognostic factors of this management are lacking; hence, the aim of this retrospective study was to identify the prognostic factors of D5W perineural injection therapy for mild-to-moderate CTS. Methods: A total of 52 patients (52 wrists) diagnosed with mild-to-moderate CTS and treated with a single ultrasound-guided 5cc D5W perineural injection were retrospectively reviewed. Patient-reported injection outcomes (visual analog scale, VAS) at 6 months post-injection were categorized into two groups; (1) Good outcome, when symptom relief ≥50% compared to pre-injection and (2) Poor outcome, when symptom relief < 50% compared to pre-injection. Significant variables between groups were entered into a binary logistic regression with forward stepwise regression to determine the prognostic factors for these outcomes. Results: The treatment outcome was significantly related to body height and sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) (159.1 ± 1.0 vs. 155.0 ± 1.8, p=0.04; 33.6 ± 0.8 vs. 28.3 ± 1.2, p=0.001, good vs. poor outcomes). However, only SNCV remained significantly correlated with the outcomes after conducting stepwise logistic regression (ORs: 1.201; 95% CI 1.05-1.38; p=0.01). Conclusions: SNCV was found to be a significant prognostic factor of treatment outcome for patients with mild-to-moderate CTS 6 months after a D5W perineural injection.
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/tratamento farmacológico , Glucose/administração & dosagem , Nervo Mediano/efeitos dos fármacos , Dor/tratamento farmacológico , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/complicações , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/diagnóstico , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Injeções/métodos , Masculino , Nervo Mediano/diagnóstico por imagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dor/diagnóstico , Dor/etiologia , Medição da Dor/estatística & dados numéricos , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Resultado do Tratamento , Ultrassonografia de IntervençãoRESUMO
Background: This study is to compare the efficacy of short-axis hydrodissection with long-axis hydrodissection for patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods: Forty-seven patients with mild-to-moderate CTS were enrolled in a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial (6 months follow-up). With ultrasound guidance, patients in both groups (short-axis or long-axis groups) were injected with normal saline (5 mL per session). Assessments were performed before and 2 weeks after the injection, as well as at 1, 3, and 6 months post-intervention. The primary outcome measure was the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) score and secondary outcomes included the cross-sectional area of the median nerve and electrophysiological studies. Results: Forty-four patients (21 wrists in the short-axis group and 23 wrists in the long-axis group) completed the study. Compared with the baseline, both groups showed improved BCTQ and cross-sectional area at all follow-up assessments (p<0.05). The short-axis group was not more effective except significant improvements in BCTQ-severity and BCTQ-function 1 month post-injection compared to the long-axis group (p = 0.031 and p = 0.023, respectively). Conclusions: Both short- and long-axis hydrodissection were effective for patients with mild-to-moderate CTS and the short-axis approach was not more effective than long-axis injection. Further studies with larger sample sizes, multiple injections, and larger injection volume are encouraged in the future.
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/terapia , Dissecação/métodos , Hidratação/métodos , Nervo Mediano/cirurgia , Bloqueio Nervoso/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Injeções , Masculino , Nervo Mediano/fisiopatologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Método Simples-Cego , Inquéritos e Questionários , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To assess the therapeutic effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). DESIGN: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial (1-year follow-up). SETTING: Outpatient of local medical center settings. PARTICIPANTS: Patients (N=26) who were diagnosed with bilateral moderate-to-severe CTS (total 52 wrists) were included. For each patient, one wrist was randomized into either the PRP or control group and the contralateral wrist of the same patient was allocated to another group. Twenty-four patients were included in the final data analysis. INTERVENTIONS: The wrists in the PRP group received a single ultrasound-guided dose of PRP injection (3.5mL), and the control group received a single ultrasound-guided injection with normal saline (3.5mL). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) scores were used as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes encompassed the cross-sectional area of the median nerve and electrophysiological study. Assessments were conducted prior to injection and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postinjection. RESULTS: Compared to the control group, the PRP group exhibited significant improvements in BCTQ severity scores at all time points, BCTQ functional scores at the sixth month, and cross-sectional area at the 12th month postinjection (P<.0125). CONCLUSIONS: A single dose of ultrasound-guided perineural PRP injection can provide therapeutic effect for 1 year postinjection.
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/terapia , Plasma Rico em Plaquetas , Adulto , Idoso , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Injeções , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Ultrassonografia de IntervençãoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: In this study we explored the efficacy of nerve hydrodissection for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS: Thirty-four participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. One 5-ml dose of normal saline was injected into the intracarpal and subcutaneous regions in subjects of both groups, respectively. The primary outcome measure was the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) score. Secondary outcomes were cross-sectional area of the median nerve and electrophysiological studies. Assessments were performed before the injection and at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months postintervention. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the intervention group showed significantly greater improvement at the second and third posttreatment months according to BCTQ severity score and at all time-points for cross-sectional area of the median nerve (P < 0.01). DISCUSSION: Our study demonstrates the therapeutic effects of nerve hydrodissection for mild-to-moderate CTS. Muscle Nerve 59:174-180, 2019.
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/tratamento farmacológico , Nervo Mediano/efeitos dos fármacos , Nervo Mediano/fisiologia , Solução Salina/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Transversais , Método Duplo-Cego , Estimulação Elétrica , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Nervo Mediano/diagnóstico por imagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Condução Nervosa/efeitos dos fármacos , Medição da Dor , Estudos Prospectivos , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that worsens with age. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) dysregulation and its associated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network have a potential connection with the occurrence and development of AD. A total of 358 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened via RNA sequencing, including 302 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) and 56 differential expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs). Anti-sense lncRNA is the main type of DElncRNA, which plays a major role in the cis and trans regulation. The constructed ceRNA network consisted of 4 lncRNAs (NEAT1, LINC00365, FBXL19-AS1, RAI1-AS1719) and 4 microRNAs (miRNAs) (HSA-Mir-27a-3p, HSA-Mir-20b-5p, HSA-Mir-17-5p, HSA-Mir-125b-5p), and 2 mRNAs (MKNK2, F3). Functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEmRNAs are involved in related biological functions of AD. The co-expressed DEmRNAs (DNAH11, HGFAC, TJP3, TAC1, SPTSSB, SOWAHB, RGS4, ADCYAP1) of humans and mice were screened and verified by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). In this study, we analyzed the expression profile of human AD-related lncRNA genes, constructed a ceRNA network, and performed functional enrichment analysis of DEmRNAs between human and mice. The obtained gene regulatory networks and target genes can be used to further analyze AD-related pathological mechanisms to optimize AD diagnosis and treatment.
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Doença de Alzheimer , MicroRNAs , Doenças Neurodegenerativas , RNA Longo não Codificante , Humanos , Animais , Camundongos , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , RNA Mensageiro/genética , Redes Reguladoras de Genes , Proteínas da Zônula de Oclusão/genéticaRESUMO
Microbial nitrogen fixation is a fundamental process in the nitrogen cycle, providing a continuous supply of biologically available nitrogen essential for life. In this study, we combined cerium oxide-doped carbon dots (CeO2/CDs) with electroactive nitrogen-fixing bacterium Azospirillum humicireducens SgZ-5T to enhance nitrogen fixation through ammonium production. Our research demonstrates that treatment of SgZ-5T cells with CeO2/CDs (0.2 mg mL-1) resulted in a 265.70% increase in ammonium production compared to SgZ-5T cells alone. CeO2/CDs facilitate electron transfer in the biocatalytic process, thereby enhancing nitrogenase activity. Additionally, CeO2/CDs reduce the concentration of reactive oxygen species in SgZ-5T cells, leading to increased ammonium production. The upregulation of nifD, nifH and nifK gene expression upon incorporation of CeO2/CDs (0.2 mg mL-1) into SgZ-5T cells supports this observation. Our findings not only provide an economical and environmentally friendly approach to enhance biological nitrogen fixation but also hold potential for alleviating nitrogen fertilizer scarcity.
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Amônia , Compostos de Amônio , Antioxidantes , Carbono , NitrogênioRESUMO
An imidazolium bridged macrocyclophane was synthesized as a ratiometric fluorescence sensor with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristic to detect pyrophosphate anion with high selectivity among various anions. In the presence of zinc ion, macrocyclophane can form aggregates through complexation with pyrophosphate anion and emit ratiometric fluorescence, resulting from an enhancement in its aggregate-state emission and a reduction in its monomer emission. This AIE-active macrocycle showed great potential as a ratiometric fluorescence receptor.
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A fluorescent porous organic polymer (FPOP) with strong fluorescence and tunable emission colors, was synthesized through a simple cost-effective method via Scholl coupling reaction. Experiments proved the stability and excellent detection and adsorption ability, and microporous nature of the material. Luminescence of FPOP was quenched when addition of nitroaromatic compounds. The properties along with large-scale and low-cost preparation make these FPOP potential candidates for fluorescence detection of nitroaromatic compounds. Additionally, FPOP shows higher adsorption capacity and rate than other reported adsorbents, and has the possibility of being an effective adsorbent for industrial usage. Moreover, a fluorescent test paper was further developed and is found to be sensitive to 10-8 M level, complete with a rapid response time and visual detection. This newly developed strategy may open up an avenue for exploring porous polymers, particularly those with a strong fluorescence, for the large-scale fabrication of FPOP for various advanced applications.
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Corantes , Polímeros , Adsorção , Fluorescência , PorosidadeRESUMO
Nerve hydrodissection uses fluid injection under pressure to selectively separate nerves from areas of suspected entrapment; this procedure is increasingly viewed as potentially useful in treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The usage of normal saline (NS), 5% dextrose water (D5W), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and hyaluronic acid (HA) as primary injectates for hydrodissection without an anesthetic can limit anesthetic-related toxicity and preserve the motor functions of the median nerve. Here, we describe a novel motor-sparing neural injection and compare the effect of these four injectates for severe CTS. We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 61 severe CTS cases after a single neural injection with NS, D5W, PRP, or HA. Outcomes were evaluated on the 1st and 6th months postinjection, including the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) scores and the nerve cross-sectional area (CSA). The results revealed that PRP, D5W, and HA were more efficient than NS at all measured time points (p < 0.05), except for CSA at the 1st month between the NS and D5W groups. Single-injections of PRP and D5W seemed more effective than that of HA within 6 months postinjection for symptom and functional improvement (6th-month BCTQ-symptom, D5W vs. HA, p = 0.047; 1st-month BCTQ-symptom, PRP vs. HA, p = 0.018; 1st- and 6th-month BCTQ-function, D5W vs. HA, p = 0.002 and 0.016, respectively; 1st-month BCTQ-function, PRP vs. HA, p < 0.001). For reducing CSA, PRP and HA seemed more effective than D5W (HA > PRP > D5W on the 1st month and HA vs. D5W, p = 0.001; PRP > HA > D5W on the 6th month and PRP vs. D5W, p = 0.012).
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Síndrome do Túnel Carpal/tratamento farmacológico , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção , Feminino , Glucose/administração & dosagem , Humanos , Ácido Hialurônico/administração & dosagem , Injeções , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Plasma Rico em Plaquetas , Estudos Retrospectivos , Solução Salina/administração & dosagemRESUMO
RATIONALE: Perineural injection with dextrose could be a novel intervention for peripheral entrapment neuropathy. However, this intervention has not been reported for treating radial nerve palsy (RNP). Here, we present a case with RNP having outstanding improvement after 2 sessions of ultrasound-guided perineural injection with 5% dextrose (D5W). PATIENT CONCERNS: A 62-year-old woman presented with difficulty and weakness in extension of her left wrist and fingers after she slept with the arm compressed against her body. DIAGNOSES: On the basis of the findings of electrophysiological study and ultrasonography, the RNP with axonal injury was diagnosed. INTERVENTIONS: Initially, the patient received 2-months conservative treatments without any improvement. Two sessions of ultrasound-guided perineural injection with total 15cc D5W with an interval of 1 month were performed 2 months after symptom onset. OUTCOMES: A noteworthy improvement in sensory and motor functions was observed after ultrasound-guided perineural injection with D5W. LESSONS: This case shows that ultrasound-guided perineural injection with D5W may be an effective and novel intervention for RNP.