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Small ; 20(11): e2304828, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37939295

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Conductive elastomers are extensively used in electronics; however, they are prone to mechanical damage, have shortened service life, and cause environmental pollution and resource waste under the influence of external factors. Therefore, conductive elastomers with rapid self-healing properties are crucial for solving these problems. To that end, a conductive elastomer based on a polymerizable deep eutectic solvent as the matrix is developed in this study. The contents of certain small molecules and conductive particles are adjusted to yield a conductive elastomer with excellent comprehensive performance. The elastomer exhibited noteworthy fracture strength (15.7 MPa), ultrahigh fracture elongation (2400%), excellent light transmittance (95.6%), and remarkable self-healing characteristics, with complete electrical healing achieved within 0.6 s, ≈63% strain, and ≈64% stress recovered within 1 min, and healing efficiency close to 99% realized within 24 h. By leveraging these properties, the elastomer is used to construct a sensor that exhibited a gauge factor of ≈0.574 in the strain range 0-2400% and excellent stability. Moreover, the CCK-8 toxicity test and fluorescence staining experiment have demonstrated that conductive elastomers have excellent cell compatibility and also have excellent potential in the field of biomedicine. In particular, the sensor is effectively applied in human motion detection, health monitoring.

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Brief Bioinform ; 23(1)2022 01 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34553745

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Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death initiated by oxidative perturbations that can be blocked by iron chelators and lipophilic antioxidants, and ferroptosis may be the silver bullet treatment for multiple cancers, including immunotherapy- and chemotherapy-insensitive cancers such as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Numerous studies have noted that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate the biological behaviour of cancer cells by binding to DNA, RNA and protein. However, few studies have reported the role of lncRNAs in ferroptosis processes and the function of ferroptosis-associated lncRNAs. The primary objective of the present study was to identify ferroptosis-related lncRNAs using bioinformatic approaches combined with experimental validation. The second objective was to construct a prognostic model to predict the overall survival of patients with PDAC. The present study identified ferroptosis-related lncRNAs using a bioinformatic approach and validated them in an independent pancreatic cancer cohort from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. The lncRNA SLCO4A1-AS1 was identified as a novel molecule mediating ferroptosis resistance in vitro. A novel algorithm was used to construct a '0 or 1' matrix-based prognosis model, which showed promising diagnostic accuracy for potential clinical translation (area under the curve = 0.89 for the 2-year survival rate). Notably, molecular subtypes classified by the risk scores of the model did not belong to any previously reported subtypes of PDAC. The immune microenvironment, metabolic activities, mutation landscape and ferroptosis sensitivity were significantly distinct between patients with different risk scores. Sensitivity (IC50) to 30 common anticancer drugs was analysed between patients with different risks, and imatinib and axitinib were found to be potential drugs for the treatment of patients with lower risk scores. Overall, we developed an accurate prognostic model based on the expression patterns of ferroptosis lncRNAs, which may contribute greatly to the evaluation of patient prognosis, molecular characteristics and treatment modalities and could be further translated into clinical applications.


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Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático , Ferroptose , Neoplasias Pancreáticas , RNA Longo não Codificante , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/genética , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/metabolismo , China , Ferroptose/genética , Humanos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/genética , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/metabolismo , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética , RNA Longo não Codificante/metabolismo , Microambiente Tumoral
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J Environ Manage ; 354: 120400, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38417358

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Foaming pretreatment has been proven effective in promoting sludge drying, however, the variation in sludge properties significantly influences the foaming efficiency. Inspired by foam stabilizer of solid particles, Camellia oleifera shells (COS) was screened out from various biomasses as an additive incorporated with the CaO for promoting the sludge foaming. For the introduction of COS, this study analyzed the drying behaviors of foamed sludge, quantified the surface cracks information, characterized the combustion performance, and evaluated the energy consumption. The results indicated that 46.72-50.10% of time could be saved in foaming the sludge to 0.70 g/mL by addition of 3.0 wt% COS. Compared with the original sludge (OS), the 0.70 g/mL foamed sludge saved 47.43% of time for sludge drying at 80 °C, and this value further increased to 53.14% with 3.0 wt% COS addition. Combining the multifractal spectra and drying kinetics analysis, the foaming promoted the formation of complex surface cracks in the warm-up period, while COS further improved the complexity of cracks in the constant rate period, and the shrinkage of isolated sludge blocks in the falling rate period, thus enhanced the moisture diffusion and heat transfer. Furthermore, the appropriate porous structure and additional volatile matters promoted the combustion performance. The 0.90 g/mL foamed sludge with COS presented the lowest activation energy of 180.362 kJ/mol in combustion. Overall, compared with OS, the 0.70 g/mL foamed sludge with COS saved 40.65% energy consumption during the foaming, drying and combustion processes, providing an energy-efficient solution for the sludge treatment and disposal.


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Camellia , Esgotos , Esgotos/química , Dessecação/métodos , Temperatura Alta , Cinética
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Molecules ; 29(6)2024 Mar 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38542929

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The oral delivery strategy of natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agents has attracted great attention to improve the effectiveness of ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment. Herein, we developed a novel orally deliverable nanoparticle, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC)-modified astaxanthin (AXT)-loaded nanoparticles (CMC-AXT-NPs), for UC treatment. The CMC-AXT-NPs were evaluated by appearance, morphology, particle size, ζ-potential, and encapsulation efficiency (EE). The results showed that CMC-AXT-NPs were nearly spherical in shape with a particle size of 34.5 nm and ζ-potential of -30.8 mV, and the EE of CMC-AXT-NPs was as high as 95.03%. The CMC-AXT-NPs exhibited preferable storage stability over time and well-controlled drug-release properties in simulated intestinal fluid. Additionally, in vitro studies revealed that CMC-AXT-NPs remarkably inhibited cytotoxicity induced by LPS and demonstrated superior antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities in Raw264.7 cells. Furthermore, CMC-AXT-NPs effectively alleviated clinical symptoms of colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS), including maintaining body weight, inhibiting colon shortening, and reducing fecal bleeding. Importantly, CMC-AXT-NPs suppressed the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1ß and ameliorated DSS-induced oxidative damage. Our results demonstrated the potential of CMC-modified nanoparticles as an oral delivery system and suggested these novel AXT nanoparticles could be a promising strategy for UC treatment.


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Quitosana , Colite Ulcerativa , Colite , Nanopartículas , Humanos , Colite Ulcerativa/induzido quimicamente , Quitosana/uso terapêutico , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Sulfato de Dextrana/efeitos adversos , Colite/tratamento farmacológico , Xantofilas
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Opt Express ; 31(9): 13895-13910, 2023 Apr 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37157265

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A new development in photoacoustic (PA) imaging has been the use of compact, portable and low-cost laser diodes (LDs), but LD-based PA imaging suffers from low signal intensity recorded by the conventional transducers. A common method to improve signal strength is temporal averaging, which reduces frame rate and increases laser exposure to patients. To tackle this problem, we propose a deep learning method that will denoise point source PA radio-frequency (RF) data before beamforming with a very few frames, even one. We also present a deep learning method to automatically reconstruct point sources from noisy pre-beamformed data. Finally, we employ a strategy of combined denoising and reconstruction, which can supplement the reconstruction algorithm for very low signal-to-noise ratio inputs.

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Altern Ther Health Med ; 29(5): 284-292, 2023 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37083652

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Context: The intestinal microbiota and their metabolites play an important role in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and modulate brain functions directly or indirectly through immune, endocrine, vagal, and other humoral pathways. However, relatively few investigations have evaluated the gut microbiome and its levels of inflammatory factors or the potential associations of those factors with stroke outcomes in patients who have had acute ischemic stroke (AIS), with different stroke severities. Objective: The study intended to determine if AIS patients would have different gut microbiota and inflammatory-factor levels than healthy individuals and if those levels would be associated with the stroke's severity and the patient's prognosis. Design: The research team performed a prospective observational study. Setting: The study took place in the Department of Rehabilitation at the General Hospital of Wanbei Coal and Electricity Group, which is the Third Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College in Suzhou, Anhui, China. Participants: Participants were 90 patients who had received a diagnosis and treatment of AIS within 48 hours of the stroke's onset at the hospital, between October 2021 and March 2022. Groups: The research team performed multiple comparisons of the baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, the gut microbiota, and levels of inflammatory factors of a number of groups: (1) the AIS patients, the AIS group, to the healthy controls, the control group; (2) the AIS participants who had had a mild or moderate stroke, the mild-moderate group, and those who had had a severe stroke, the severe group; (3) the AIS participants who had had a good primary outcome, the good outcome group, and those who had had a poor primary outcome, the poor outcome group; (4) the mild-moderate and severe groups to the control group; and (5) the good outcome and poor outcome groups to the control group. Outcome Measures: The research team: (1) obtained participants' fecal samples within 72 hours of admission; (2) collected baseline data for the included AIS patients and controls; (3) used 16S rRNA gene sequencing and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to compare the fecal microbial compositions, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) contents, and inflammatory-factor levels between groups; and (4) evaluated the associations of the fecal microbial compositions with severity of stroke and 90-day functional outcomes, using logistic-regression models. Results: The gut microflora distinguished AIS patients from healthy controls. The LPS and inflammatory-factor levels were associated with an increased risk of poor functional outcomes at day 90. Conclusions: Dysbiosis of gut microbiota and LPS and inflammatory-factor levels can increase AIS patients' subsequent risks for poor functional outcomes, indicating that the dysbiosis and levels could be potential prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for stroke.


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Microbioma Gastrointestinal , AVC Isquêmico , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , AVC Isquêmico/complicações , Lipopolissacarídeos , Disbiose/complicações , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/complicações
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J Environ Manage ; 335: 117492, 2023 Jun 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36863149

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Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) mediated horizontal gene transfer is the primary reason for the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes in environment. The behavior of MGEs under magnetic biochar pressure in sludge anaerobic digestion (AD) is still unknown. This study evaluated the effects of different dosage magnetic biochar on the MGEs in AD reactors. The results showed that the biogas yield was highest (106.68 ± 1.16 mL g-1 VSadded) with adding optimal dosage of magnetic biochar (25 mg g-1 TSadded), due to it increased the microorganism's abundance involved in hydrolysis and methanogenesis. While, the total absolute abundance of MGEs in the reactors with magnetic biochar addition increased by 11.58%-77.37% compared with the blank reactor. When the dosage of magnetic biochar was 12.5 mg g-1 TSadded, the relative abundance of most MGEs was the highest. The enrichment effect on ISCR1 was the most significant, and the enrichment rate reached 158.90-214.16%. Only the intI1 abundance was reduced and the removal rates yield 14.38-40.00%, which was inversely proportional to the dosage of magnetic biochar. Co-occurrence network explored that Proteobacteria (35.64%), Firmicutes (19.80%) and Actinobacteriota (15.84%) were the main potential host of MGEs. Magnetic biochar changed MGEs abundance by affecting the potential MGEs-host community structure and abundance. Redundancy analysis and variation partitioning analysis showed that the combined effect of polysaccharides, protein and sCOD exhibited the greatest contribution (accounted for 34.08%) on MGEs variation. These findings demonstrated that magnetic biochar increases the risk of MGEs proliferation in AD system.


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Genes Bacterianos , Esgotos , Anaerobiose , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Sequências Repetitivas Dispersas , Fenômenos Magnéticos , Esterco/microbiologia
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Molecules ; 28(10)2023 May 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37241820

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Rice protein is a high-quality plant-based protein source that is gluten-free, with high biological value and low allergenicity. However, the low solubility of rice protein not only affects its functional properties such as emulsification, gelling, and water-holding capacity but also greatly limits its applications in the food industry. Therefore, it is crucial to modify and improve the solubility of rice protein. In summary, this article discusses the underlying causes of the low solubility of rice protein, including the presence of high contents of hydrophobic amino acid residues, disulfide bonds, and intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Additionally, it covers the shortcomings of traditional modification methods and the latest compound improvement methods, compares various modification methods, and puts forward the best sustainable, economical, and environmentally friendly method. Finally, this article lists the uses of modified rice protein in dairy, meat, and baked goods, providing a reference for the extensive application of rice protein in the food industry.


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Oryza , Solubilidade , Oryza/química , Manipulação de Alimentos/métodos , Proteínas de Plantas , Dieta Livre de Glúten
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Molecules ; 28(16)2023 Aug 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37630325

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Quantitative detection of veterinary drug residues in animal-derived food is of great significance. In this work, a simple and label-free electrochemical aptasensor for the highly sensitive detection of chloramphenicol (CAP) in milk was successfully developed based on a new biosensing method, where the single- or few-layer Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets functionalized via the specific aptamer by self-assembly were used as electrode modifiers for a glassy carbon electrode (aptamer/Ti3C2 MXene/GCE). Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and so on were utilized for electrochemical and morphological characterization. Under the optimized conditions, the constructed aptasensor exhibited excellent performance with a wider linearity to CAP in the range from 10 fM to 1 µM and a low detection limit of 1 fM. Aptamer/Ti3C2 MXene/GCE demonstrated remarkable selectivity over other potentially interfering antibiotics, as well as exceptional reproducibility and stability. In addition, the aptasensor was successfully applied to determine CAP in milk with acceptable recovery values of 96.13% to 108.15% and relative standard deviations below 9%. Therefore, the proposed electrochemical aptasensor is an excellent alternative for determining CAP in food samples.


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Cloranfenicol , Leite , Animais , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Titânio , Oligonucleotídeos
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Molecules ; 28(5)2023 Mar 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36903641

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Ultra-high-pressure jet processing (UHPJ) is a new non-thermal processing technique that can be employed for the homogenization and the sterilization of dairy products. However, the effects on dairy products are unknown when using UHPJ for homogenization and sterilization. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of UHPJ on the sensory and curdling properties of skimmed milk and the casein structure in skimmed milk. Skimmed bovine milk was treated with UHPJ using different pressures (100, 150, 200, 250, 300 MPa) and casein was extracted by isoelectric precipitation. Subsequently, the average particle size, Zeta potential, contents of free sulfhydryl and disulfide bonds, secondary structure, and surface micromorphology were all used as evaluation indicators to explore the effects of UHPJ on the structure of casein. The results showed that with an increase of pressure, the free sulfhydryl group content changed irregularly, while the disulfide bond content increased from 1.085 to 3.0944 µmol/g. The content of α-helix and random coil in the casein decreased, while the ß-sheet content increased at 100, 150, 200 MPa pressure. However, treatment with higher pressures of 250 and 300 MPa had the opposite effect. The average particle size of the casein micelles first decreased to 167.47 nm and then increased up to 174.63 nm; the absolute value of Zeta potential decreased from 28.33 to 23.77 mV. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that the casein micelles had fractured into flat, loose, porous structures under pressure instead of into large clusters. After being ultra-high-pressure jet-processed, the sensory properties of skimmed milk and its fermented curd were analyzed concurrently. The results demonstrated that UHPJ could alter the viscosity and color of skimmed milk, shortening curdling time from 4.5 h to 2.67 h, and that the texture of the curd fermented with this skimmed milk could be improved to varying degrees by changing the structure of casein. Thus, UHPJ has a promising application in the manufacture of fermented milk due to its ability to enhance the curdling efficiency of skimmed milk and improve the texture of fermented milk.


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Caseínas , Leite , Animais , Leite/química , Caseínas/química , Micelas , Esterilização , Dissulfetos/análise
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Analyst ; 147(15): 3456-3463, 2022 Jul 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35801662

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The aggregation of nanoparticles is the key factor to form hot spots for the flocculation-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (FLERS) method. However, the structure of flocculation is still not clear. It is therefore necessary to explore and analyze the aggregation process of nanoparticles more carefully, so as to realize a better application of FLERS. Here, we report the application of in situ liquid cell transmission electron microscopy (TEM) combined with an in situ high-speed camera to analyze the particle behaviors. The results showed that flocculation can exist stably and the gap between the nanoparticles in the flocculation always remained at 7-9 nm, which ensured the high stability and sensitivity of the FLERS method. We successfully applied FLERS to the in situ noninvasive probing of cupping effect substances. The results indicated the scientific principle behind the traditional Chinese medicine method to some extent, which thus provides a new and effective method for the in situ dynamic monitoring of biological systems.


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Nanopartículas , Análise Espectral Raman , Floculação , Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão , Nanopartículas/química
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Nanotechnology ; 34(2)2022 Oct 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36306413

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In this work, a self-powered system based on a triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid pipeline energy harvesting module is demonstrated. Rabbit fur and poly tetra fluoroethylene (PTFE) are used as triboelectric electrodes to fabricate disk-type soft-contact triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) instead of traditional direct-contact TENGs to collect the mechanical energy of water flow and convert it into electrical energy. This design has a stable electrical output and gives an improved durability. Its simple fabrication process enables excellent potential for practical applications in industry. In addition, the hybridization of electromagnetic generator module and TENGs module to form a triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid nanogenerator (TEHNG) can improve the electrical output performance, especially the current output. TEHNG cannot only power small electronic devices, such as lighting systems, but also collect independent fluid energy and monitor data signals simultaneously in harsh environments, such as fluid energy harvesting in industrial production pipelines and temperature and humidity in fluid environments. This work provides an efficient strategy to harvest multiple energies simultaneously, significantly increasing the yield and promoting the application of TENGs in engineering.

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Cancer Cell Int ; 21(1): 169, 2021 Mar 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33726765

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BACKGROUND: Nowadays, colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignant tumors worldwide, the incidence rate of which is still increasing year by year. Herein, the objective of this study is to investigate whether CDC42EP3 has regulatory effects in CRC. METHODS: First, CDC42EP3 knockdown cell model based on HCT116 and RKO cell lines was successfully constructed, which was further used for constructing mouse xenotransplantation models. Importantly, effects of CDC42EP3 knockdown on proliferation, colony formation, apoptosis, and migration of CRC were accessed by MTT assay, EdU staining assay, colony formation assay, Flow cytometry, and Transwell assay. RESULTS: As the results, we showed that CDC42EP3 was significantly upregulated in CRC, and its high expression was associated with tumor progression. Furthermore, knockdown of CDC42EP3 could inhibit proliferation, colony formation and migration, and promote apoptosis of CRC cells in vitro. In vivo results further confirmed knockdown of CDC42EP3 attenuated tumor growth in CRC. Interestingly, the regulation of CRC by CDC42EP3 involved not only the change of a variety of apoptosis-related proteins, but also the regulation of downstream signaling pathway. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the role of CDC42EP3 in CRC was clarified and showed its potential as a target of innovative therapeutic approaches for CRC.

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Chem Rec ; 20(8): 773-792, 2020 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32154653

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The properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite hydrogels influenced by nanoparticles are reviewed. Various kinds of nanoparticles with excellent mechanical and electrical properties have been introduced into PVA hydrogel to produce stretchable and conductive PVA nanocomposite hydrogel. Understanding the mechanism between the matrix of PVA hydrogel and nanoparticles is therefore critical for the development of PVA nanocomposite hydrogels. This review focuses on the nanoparticles include carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide and metal nanoparticles, and describes the effects of nanoparticles on the mechanical and conductive properties of PVA nanocomposite hydrogels. A new promising area of soft stretchable PVA nanocomposite hydrogel is highlighted for possible applications. Finally, a brief outlook for future research is presented.

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Chem Rec ; 20(9): 948-967, 2020 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32657539

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Ionogels have aroused wide interests in the field of flexible electronics. The combination of solid-state networks and ionic liquids opens up thousands of possibilities for ionogels. The unique structures of ionogels endow them excellent mechanical properties, conductivity and thermal stability to approach the challenge of flexible electronic. A large number of new ionogels have been developed by different methods including the exchange of solution, polymeric ionic liquid and in-situ reactions in ionic liquids (gelation of low molecular weight gelators, self-assembly of block polymers, formation of double-network structure, ionogel nanocomposites and direct polymerization of polymerizable monomers). The aim of this review is to discuss different preparation methods of ionogels and the comparison of their advantages.

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Nanotechnology ; 31(2): 025704, 2020 Jan 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31550686

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Self-healing polymer materials (SHPM) have aroused great interests in recent years. Ideal SHPM should have not only simple operations, but also high elongations at break, tensile strain and self-healing properties at room temperature. Herein, the amidated carbon fibers (CFs) reinforced self-healing polymer composites were designed by hydrogen bonding interaction between functionalized CFs and hyperbranched polymers. The amidated CFs were prepared by transformation of hydroxyl to acylamino through a one-step amidation. By introducing amidated CFs, amidated CFs self-healing polymer composites (called AD-CF) exhibited many desirable characteristics compared to pure polymer composites, such as a better elasticity, lower healing temperatures, and higher self-healing efficiencies. The stress-strain test was selected to carefully study the self-healing property of the AD-CF. The observed same recovery condition, i.e. without any mechanical breakdown after the 10 sequential cycles of cutting and healing indicates no aging of the AD-CF. The ability of AD-CF to exhibit a soft state and rapid self-healing at room temperature makes it possible for much wider applications.

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J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) ; 104(2): 735-748, 2020 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31900998

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The structural characteristics of a novel Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide (FVP2) were explored in this study. Besides, immunomodulatory activities of FVP2 on RAW 264.7 cell and its impact on gut microbiota in rats were investigated. FVP2 has a molecular weight of 18.3 kD, and its main components include galactose (19.96%), glucose (60.66%) and mannose (19.38%). By NMR analysis, the main-chain structure consisted of (1 â†’ 3)-linked-ß-D-Gal, (1 â†’ 6) -linked-ß-D-Gal, (1 â†’ 6)-linked-α-D-Glc and (1 â†’ 3,6)-linked-α-D-Man was identified. Results of the in vitro assays on RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cells showed FVP2 could significantly up-regulate the expression of NO, TNF-α and IL-6. FVP2 was intragastrically administered to rats for 2 weeks. Compared with the control group, two caecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) concentration (isobutyric acid and butyric acid) and the abundance of beneficial microbiota of the FVP2-treated group were significantly increased (p < .05) respectively. The results demonstrated that FVP2 could effectively enhance the level of butyric acid and increase beneficial gut microbiota, which could improve the intestinal barrier function and maintain the intestinal mucosal integrity, suggesting that FVP2 could potentially be an immunomodulators or a functional food to promote intestinal health.


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Flammulina/química , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efeitos dos fármacos , Polissacarídeos/farmacologia , Animais , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Macrófagos/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Camundongos , Polissacarídeos/química , Células RAW 264.7 , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Testes de Toxicidade
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Opt Express ; 26(4): 4194-4203, 2018 Feb 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29475272

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In this paper, we experimentally demonstrate the second harmonic generation of long-range surface plasmon polaritons via quasi-phase matching in lithium niobate. After depositing a 9/13 nm thick Au film on periodically poled lithium niobate, TiO2 of about 2.3 µm in thickness is evaporated on the sample as a refractive-index-matching material. This dielectric (periodically poled lithium niobate)-metal(Au)-dielectric(TiO2) sandwich structure can support the transmission of long-range surface plasmon polaritons through it. By designing a moderate ferroelectric domain period of periodically poled lithium niobate, the phase mismatch between the fundamental wave and second harmonic wave of the long-range surface plasmon polaritons can be compensated and a second harmonic wave can be generated effectively. This can be used to provide integrated plasmonic devices with attractive applications in quantum and classic information processing.

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Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi ; 35(5): 1335-9, 2015 May.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26415456

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Trypsin was treated by high pressure technology, and its spatial structure was changed, the relationship between structural changes and trypsin activity was investigated. The secondary structure change of trypsin after pressure treatment was observed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR). Moreover its tertiary structure change was observed by fluorescence spectroscopy; and its activity was tested using Folin phenol method. The results showed that, compared with the untreated(0.1 MPa), trypsin activity change was significant(p<0. 05) under different pressure(100~600 MPa) treatment at 37 °C for 20 min. After treated with 300 MPa, its activity was 0. 386 times higher than the untreated. Secondary structure of trypsin was analysed using FTIR, and the peak area ratio of α-helix and ß-tum in secondary structure was the maximum(2. 749); Endogenous fluorescence spectra intensity was the maximum (1 353) at excitation wavelength 295 nm, and was 4 262 at excitation wavelength 280 nm; exogenous fluorescent spectra intensity was 2 022 at excitation wavelength 228 nm, all these change was remarkable(p<0. 05) comparing with the untreated. Therefore, ultrahigh pressure processing influence on the spatial structure of trypsin and induce enzyme activity.change. Trypsin activity is relate to the peak area ratio of α-helix and ß-turn and the exposure degree of Trp and other hydrophobic a mino acid residues and Tyr.


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Tripsina/química , Pressão , Estrutura Secundária de Proteína , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier
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