In the present work,a facile strategy of synthesizing ultrathin nanosheets constructed N,S co-doped Fe3O4/C nanotubes via annealing the methyl orange-embedded Fe-glycerate nanotubes is reported.The nanosheet,con...In the present work,a facile strategy of synthesizing ultrathin nanosheets constructed N,S co-doped Fe3O4/C nanotubes via annealing the methyl orange-embedded Fe-glycerate nanotubes is reported.The nanosheet,constituting the wall of the nanotube,is formed by small Fe3O4 nanoparticles enchased highly graphitic carbon at a graphitization temperature as low as 450℃.The nanosheets constructed N,S co-doped Fe3O4/C nanotubes exhibited superior electrochemical performance due to the highly accelerated intercalation/deintercalation rate of Li+ ions resulting from the homogeneous N and S dopants,greatly buffered volume expansion resulting from the abundant micro/meso-pores and hieratical nanosheet organized nanotube structure,and the good conductivity resulting from the graphitic carbon coating.Density functional theory(DFT)verified that N,S doping can efficiently promote the adsorption of Li+ ions thus accelerated the intercalation/deintercalation rate of Li+ ions.展开更多
目的:探讨膜肾方对特发性膜性肾病大鼠血浆诱导损伤足细胞的干预作用及其机制。方法:建立特发性膜性肾病大鼠模型,用肝素钠作为抗凝剂收集其血浆样品并诱导足细胞损伤,分对照组、模型组、膜肾方组、膜肾方+C3a受体(C3aR)拮抗剂组、C3aR...目的:探讨膜肾方对特发性膜性肾病大鼠血浆诱导损伤足细胞的干预作用及其机制。方法:建立特发性膜性肾病大鼠模型,用肝素钠作为抗凝剂收集其血浆样品并诱导足细胞损伤,分对照组、模型组、膜肾方组、膜肾方+C3a受体(C3aR)拮抗剂组、C3aR拮抗剂组。采用Western blotting检测各组足细胞C3aR、磷脂酶A2受体(PLA2R)、磷酸化细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(p-ERK1/2)、磷酸化细胞浆型磷脂酶A2(p-cPLA2)蛋白表达水平;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测上清液C3a表达水平;Real-time PCR测定Synaptopodin mRNA、C3aR m RNA、PLA2R mRNA表达水平;细胞计数试剂盒-8(CCK-8)检测各组足细胞活力。结果:与对照组比较,模型组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均升高,上清液C3a水平升高,Synaptopodin m RNA水平下降,C3aR mRNA、PLA2R mRNA水平升高,足细胞活力下降,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);与模型组比较,膜肾方组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均下降,上清液C3a水平下降,Synaptopodin m RNA水平升高,C3aR mRNA、PLA2R mRNA水平下降,足细胞活力改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);与膜肾方组比较,膜肾方+C3aR拮抗剂组及C3aR拮抗剂组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均下降,上清液C3a水平下降,Synaptopodin mRNA水平升高,C3aR m RNA、PLA2R mRNA水平下降,足细胞活力改善,膜肾方+C3aR拮抗剂组更明显,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:膜肾方可能通过调控C3a/C3aR通路,下调PLA2R水平,稳定足细胞骨架,改善足细胞活力,从而发挥对足细胞的保护作用。展开更多
Activation of spinal cord neural stem cells(NSCs)and subsequent neurogenesis holds a promising alternative for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.Our previous study demonstrated that complement C3a,derived from reactive as...Activation of spinal cord neural stem cells(NSCs)and subsequent neurogenesis holds a promising alternative for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.Our previous study demonstrated that complement C3a,derived from reactive astrocytes,inhibits NSC proliferation by suppressing protein aggregate clearance through the deubiquitinating enzyme ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1(UCHL1)-proteasome system post-SCI.However,the potential molecular mechanism by which C3a modulates NSC activation via this pathway remains unclear.Here,we revealed that C3a/C3a receptor(C3aR)signaling activated NF-κB p65,which in turn inhibited Nrf2 activity and UCHL1 expression,resulting in diminished proteasome activity and the accumulation of protein aggregates,and ultimately impaired NSC activation.Both knockdown of NF-κB p65 and Nrf2 upregulation restored UCHL1 expression and proteasome activity in vitro,promoting NSC activation by enhancing protein aggregate clearance.Mechanistically,we found that NF-κB p65 regulated Nrf2 activity through a dual mechanism:(1)promoting Keap1-dependent ubiquitination and proteasome degradation of Nrf2;(2)inhibiting protein kinase C-mediated Nrf2 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation.Using the dual-luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation(ChIP)analysis,we further identified UCHL1 as a direct transcriptional target of Nrf2.Importantly,in vivo experiments using SCI mice confirmed that either C3aR blockade,NF-κB p65 knockdown,or Nrf2 overexpression could rescue SCI-induced UCHL1 downregulation.Together,this study uncovers the C3a-NF-κB p65-Nrf2-UCHL1-proteasome axis as a critical regulator of NSC activation after SCI.This may provide novel molecular targets and intervention strategies for SCI repair.展开更多
Photocatalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of biomass feedstocks offers the possibility for synthesizing value-added chemicals,but the sluggish transport kinetics and rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carrier...Photocatalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of biomass feedstocks offers the possibility for synthesizing value-added chemicals,but the sluggish transport kinetics and rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers constrain photocatalysis efficiency.Spin-polarized photocatalysts,by accelerating the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes,offer a promising strategy for selective biomass valorization.Herein,polarization unit Mo was incorporated into ZnIn2S4(ZIS)with S-vacancy through Mo-S4coordination(Mo-Vs-ZIS)to enhance hole and proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET).Mo-Vs-ZIS spin polarized photocatalyst applied to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)afforded a 2,5-diformylfuran(DFF)selectivity of 92.3%at a production rate of 1105.3μmol gcat-1h-1,attributed to carrier transport and reaction processes.The Mo-Vs-ZIS photocatalyst efficiently(100 min)converted benzyl and furfuryl alcohols,aromatic alcohols bearing electron-rich substituents,and halogen-substituted aromatic alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes.Piezoelectric force microscopy(PFM)and Kelvin probe force microscopy analyses(KPFM)revealed that the full-space polarized electric field was formed to drive directional transfer of photogenerated carriers,facilitating bulk-to-surface charge separation.Moreover,Mo-Vs-ZIS showed high Bader charge transfer to O2,where Mo atomic sites functioned as an electron reservoir,driving the activation of O2to form•O2,a kinetically favorable step for HMF oxidation and induced transfer of holes to activate C(sp3)-H bonds,which is a rate-determining step.Then,the critical step of PCET(O2+H+→•OOH)over Mo-Vs-ZIS gave•OOH for O-H activation to complete the reaction sequence.This spin-polarized modification strategy featuring atomic-level catalytic sites enables its application to other semiconductor photocatalysts for biomass conversion.展开更多
Organoboron compounds have garnered significant attention in the fields of organic synthesis,materials science,medicinal chemistry and fine chemicals.In the past few decades,transition metal-catalyzed C–H borylation ...Organoboron compounds have garnered significant attention in the fields of organic synthesis,materials science,medicinal chemistry and fine chemicals.In the past few decades,transition metal-catalyzed C–H borylation has been developed rapidly and efficiently.In recent years,in order to explore eco-friendly,economical and efficient method for constructing C–B bond,chemists are dedicated to developing metalfree BX3-mediated borylation.In this review,we present a systematic and comprehensive overview of the borylation driven by BX3 with different directing group auxiliary in the fields of organic synthesis and boron-containing organic materials since 2010,including(1)nitrogen directed C–H borylation,(2)oxygen directed C–H borylation,(3)sulfur directed C–H borylation and(4)phosphorus directed C–H borylation.The methods of borylation processes as well as the substance scopes,limits,and mechanisms of these routes are also discussed.展开更多
Background:Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a typical inflammatory bowel disease requiring long-term management.Although fecal calprotectin(FC)is widely employed for assessing disease activity,it is still considered insuffici...Background:Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a typical inflammatory bowel disease requiring long-term management.Although fecal calprotectin(FC)is widely employed for assessing disease activity,it is still considered insufficient as a standalone tool.New biomarkers are needed to better predict risk and comprehensively reflect biological pathways.This study aimed to identify potential fecal biomarkers to monitor disease activity in UC.Methods:C57BL/6J mice were exposed to dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)treatment for 7 days.Feces were collected and subjected to proteomic analysis and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Mouse colon tissues were subjected to histopathological and immunofluorescence analyses.The correlations between the selected fecal proteins and disease severity were evaluated and compared with FC.Results:Proteomic analysis revealed increases in fecal complement component 3(C3)and fibronectin(FN)in the DSS group.Next,we measured fecal C3 and FN levels in mice using ELISA.Significant elevation in C3 and FN levels was observed as early as day 1 after DSS treatment,preceding the increase in FC.Both fecal C3 and FN demonstrated significant correlations with disease activity,with C3 exhibiting a stronger correlation than FC.Using immunofluorescence,we observed distinct C3 and FN expressions in both the colonic tissues and the intestinal lumen.Conclusion:These findings demonstrate that fecal C3 and FN are promising candidate biomarkers for monitoring UC disease activity,and their utility requires further validation in other colitis models and human cohorts.展开更多
The selective cleavage of Cα-Cβbonds is of great significance to lignin valorization,and photocataly-sis offers an eco-friendly pathway to achieve this process.Here,graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)modifi...The selective cleavage of Cα-Cβbonds is of great significance to lignin valorization,and photocataly-sis offers an eco-friendly pathway to achieve this process.Here,graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)modified with hollow tubular In2O3was constructed via the calcination method for the photocatalytic cleavage of lignin Cα-Cβbonds.MIL-68(In)was used as the precursor of In2O3,imparting a unique hollow tubular structure and a relatively large specific surface area.The hollow tubular structure is helpful for light penetration and scattering,as well as rapid migration of the lignin substrate.The Z-scheme g-C3N4/In2O3heterojunction exhibited 92.1% conversion(corresponding benzaldehyde yield:82.4%)of the lignin model compound 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol(PP-ol),outperforming pure In2O3and g-C3N4by 40-and 2.3-fold,respectively,under 395 nm light illumination.By varying the illumination wavelength,the conversion and yields of the g-C3N4/In2O3composites were found to follow wavelength-dependent reactivities.Additionally,photogenerated holes are capable of converting PP-ol into benzoic acid,whereas1O2mainly converts PP-ol into benzaldehyde.This work could encourage the application of metal-organic frameworks in biomass conversion and provide insight into photocatalytic lignin valorization.展开更多
Li3V2(PO4)3 is a promising high-voltage cathode for zincion batteries,but it suffers from a poor electronic conductivity and vanadium dissolution in aqueous electrolytes.The growth of carboncoated Li3V_...Li3V2(PO4)3 is a promising high-voltage cathode for zincion batteries,but it suffers from a poor electronic conductivity and vanadium dissolution in aqueous electrolytes.The growth of carboncoated Li3V2(PO4)3(LVP@C)nanoparticles on carbon nanofibers(CNFs)has been achieved by an electrospinning technique followed by calcination.The protective carbon coating prevents the aggregation of the LVP nanoparticles and suppresses V dissolution by preventing direct contact with aqueous electrolytes.The CNFs derived from the electrospun nanofibers provide a 3D network to increase the electronic conductivity of the LVP electrode,and the LVP@C-CNF hybrid film can be directly used as a freestanding cathode for zinc-ion batteries without adding conductive additives and binders.A mechanism for the formation of a uniform and continuous carbon coating has been proposed.This nanostructure,combined with the uniform and intact carbon coverage,significantly increases the electronic conductivity.This LVP@C-CNF freestanding electrode has an excellent rate capability(47.3%retention at 2 C)and cycling stability(61.2%retention after 100 cycles)within the voltage range 0.6 V to 1.95 V and is highly suitable for zinc-ion battery applications.展开更多
This review provides an in-depth examination of the recurrence and management of glomerular diseases after kidney transplantation,with particular emphasis on C3 glomerulopathy(C3G).Among post-transplant glomerular dis...This review provides an in-depth examination of the recurrence and management of glomerular diseases after kidney transplantation,with particular emphasis on C3 glomerulopathy(C3G).Among post-transplant glomerular diseases,C3G exhibits the highest recurrence rates,reported between 30%and 89%across studies.The review outlines the complex pathophysiology of C3G,driven by dysregulation of the complement system-whether from genetic variants,autoantibodies,monoclonal gammopathy,or other acquired factors.It highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by overlapping features with hemolytic uremic syndrome and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis,as well as the difficulty in distinguishing complement overactivation from true regulatory failure.Key mechanisms of complement activation and the role of regulatory proteins are discussed,along with operative and clinical risk factors such as ischemia-reperfusion injury,delayed graft function,viral infections,and monoclonal gammopathy.The review describes the histopathologic spectrum of C3G in the allograft and underscores the importance of early protocol biopsies for timely detection.Management strategies include conservative measures,nonspecific immunosuppression,and emerging complement-targeted therapies.Recent Food and Drug Administration approvals of iptacopan and pegcetacoplan represents major advances.The review concludes by emphasizing personalized medicine,improved biomarkers,comprehensive genetic and autoantibody testing,and continued research to refine surveillance and treatment strategies for transplant recipients with C3G.展开更多
Novel adsorbents for efficient natural gas purification should strike a balance between high selective adsorption performance and moderate adsorption enthalpy.To develop such materials,herein,a novel(3,6)-c topologica...Novel adsorbents for efficient natural gas purification should strike a balance between high selective adsorption performance and moderate adsorption enthalpy.To develop such materials,herein,a novel(3,6)-c topological metal-organic framework(MOF)featuring terminal coordinated acetate was constructed from[Fe3(μ3-O)(acetate)2(carboxyl)4(pyridyl)2]cluster and 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid,yielding[FeⅢ2FeⅡ(μ3-O)(acetate)2(L)2(H2O)]·xGuest(designated as NJTU-Bai89;NJTU-Bai stands for Nanjing Tech University Bai´s group).The methyl group of acetate is impendent in the 1D pore channel,dividing it into the gourd-shaped one.Interestingly,NJTUBai89 exhibited high low-pressure C3H8uptake and moderate adsorption enthalpy,owing to effective synergy between a suitable pore size and accessible nonpolar pore surfaces.CCDC:2531702.展开更多
The highly conserved human leukocyte antigen-A2(HLA-A2)-restricted epitope NS3-1073 represents a promising candidate for a therapeutic vaccine against hepatitis C virus(HCV).In this study,we engineered a set of fusion...The highly conserved human leukocyte antigen-A2(HLA-A2)-restricted epitope NS3-1073 represents a promising candidate for a therapeutic vaccine against hepatitis C virus(HCV).In this study,we engineered a set of fusion proteins based on the artificial self-assembling peptide(SAP),which were expressed in Escherichia coli and spontaneously self-assembled into nanosized particles displaying HCV epitopes,including NS3-1073.To enhance immunogenicity,we incorporated the T helper epitope PADRE into the construct.Alpha-helical linkers were introduced between SAP and the epitopes to facilitate proper protein folding.Notably,a helical linker with a high supercoiling propensity enabled soluble expression of the fusion protein containing both the NS3-1073 and PADRE epitopes,allowing purification of the in vivo-formed nanoparticles by metal affinity chromatography.Human dendritic cells derived from peripheral blood monocytes showed robust activation in response to the fusion proteins and preferentially stimulated T lymphocytes toward a Th1-biased immune response.In mice,immunization with nanoparticles carrying NS3-1073 induced splenocyte proliferation in response to in vitro stimulation with a mixture of NS3 peptides.These results demonstrate that recombinant nanoparticle-based carriers presenting the NS3-1073 epitope can be produced in bacterial systems and hold strong potential as a foundation for a therapeutic HCV vaccine.展开更多
Background:Human adipose-derived stem cells(hADSCs)are seed cells with application prospects in cartilage repair.However,the mechanism of hADSC chondrogenic differentiation is still unclear.This study identifies a nov...Background:Human adipose-derived stem cells(hADSCs)are seed cells with application prospects in cartilage repair.However,the mechanism of hADSC chondrogenic differentiation is still unclear.This study identifies a novel circRNA,circNR3C2,which is significantly upregulated during the chondrogenic differentiation of hADSCs.Methods:To analyze their role in hADSC chondrogenic differentiation,hADSCs were separated and identified by flow cytometry.Thereafter,we conducted Alcian Blue staining to assess chondrogenic differentiation levels.Additionally,RT-qPCR was carried out to detect levels of the cartilage-related genes COL2,Aggrecan and SOX9.Moreover,overlapping target SOX9 and circNR3C2 miRNAs were detected by bioinformatics and luciferase analyses.Finally,the role of circNR3C2 was confirmed in vivo using animal models.Results:We confirmed that the cell surface receptors CD44,CD90 and CD105 were positively expressed on hADSCs,and their cartilage differentiation levels dramatically increased after 2 weeks.Expression of the cartilage-related genes COL2 and Aggrecan and circNR3C2 also markedly increased.CircNR3C2 overexpression enhanced cartilage differentiation of hADSCs,while up-regulating COL2,SOX9 and Aggrecan.Bioinformatics analysis identified hsa-miR-647 as the target miRNA of circ-NR3C2 and SOX9.Hsa-miR-647 overexpression in hADSCs can antagonize the effect of circNR3C2 on chondrogenic differentiation,and reverse its effect on regulating the expression of COL2,Aggrecan,and SOX9.We also showed that hADSCs overexpressing circNR3C2 promote cartilage repair in vivo.Conclusions:We show that circNR3C2 modulates SOX9 expression to promote hsamiR-647-mediated hADSC chondrogenic differentiation;targeting circNR3C2 may help to develop new treatments to manage cartilage-related disorders.展开更多
目的探索酮还原酶家族1成员C3(aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3,AKR1C3)对乳腺癌恶性细胞生物学行为的干预作用及对程序性细胞死亡蛋白/程序性死亡-配体1(programmed cell death protein1/programmed death-ligand1,PD-1/PD-L)...目的探索酮还原酶家族1成员C3(aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3,AKR1C3)对乳腺癌恶性细胞生物学行为的干预作用及对程序性细胞死亡蛋白/程序性死亡-配体1(programmed cell death protein1/programmed death-ligand1,PD-1/PD-L)通路的影响。方法把MCF-7人乳腺癌细胞中NC组和AKR1C3组分别转染空质粒和AKR1C3质粒,采用MTT法检测转染后24 h、48 h、72 h细胞活力;采用流式细胞技术测定各组细胞的存活率以及早期、晚期凋亡比例;通过Transwell实验对各组细胞的迁移和侵袭能力进行检测;通过Western blot检测各组细胞PD-1、PD-L1、蛋白激酶B(protein kinase b,AKT)蛋白表达水平。使用C57BL/6小鼠构建荷瘤模型,将采用人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞转染NC质粒和AKR1C3质粒进行细胞荷瘤,每3 d测量瘤体积,持续21 d,绘制两组小鼠肿瘤生长曲线,并于实验终点测量肿瘤质量。结果相较于NC组,AKR1C3组细胞活力降低(P<0.05),并且具有时间依赖效应(P<0.05),迁移和侵袭能力降低(P<0.05),早期凋亡和晚期凋亡比例升高(P<0.05),PD-1、PD-L1、AKT蛋白表达水平降低(P<0.05)。动物实验表明,AKR1C3组小鼠肿瘤体积降低,肿瘤质量下降(P<0.05)。结论AKR1C3可以抑制人乳腺癌细胞恶性生物学行为,抑制PD-1/PDL1信号通路蛋白表达。展开更多
基金supported by Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park Project(No.HZQBKCZYB-2020030)Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission via the Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515011402)the Science,Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(Nos.GXWD20231130102735001 and ZDSYS20210616110000001)the Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen(No.XMHT20220103004).
摘要In the present work,a facile strategy of synthesizing ultrathin nanosheets constructed N,S co-doped Fe3O4/C nanotubes via annealing the methyl orange-embedded Fe-glycerate nanotubes is reported.The nanosheet,constituting the wall of the nanotube,is formed by small Fe3O4 nanoparticles enchased highly graphitic carbon at a graphitization temperature as low as 450℃.The nanosheets constructed N,S co-doped Fe3O4/C nanotubes exhibited superior electrochemical performance due to the highly accelerated intercalation/deintercalation rate of Li+ ions resulting from the homogeneous N and S dopants,greatly buffered volume expansion resulting from the abundant micro/meso-pores and hieratical nanosheet organized nanotube structure,and the good conductivity resulting from the graphitic carbon coating.Density functional theory(DFT)verified that N,S doping can efficiently promote the adsorption of Li+ ions thus accelerated the intercalation/deintercalation rate of Li+ ions.
摘要目的:探讨膜肾方对特发性膜性肾病大鼠血浆诱导损伤足细胞的干预作用及其机制。方法:建立特发性膜性肾病大鼠模型,用肝素钠作为抗凝剂收集其血浆样品并诱导足细胞损伤,分对照组、模型组、膜肾方组、膜肾方+C3a受体(C3aR)拮抗剂组、C3aR拮抗剂组。采用Western blotting检测各组足细胞C3aR、磷脂酶A2受体(PLA2R)、磷酸化细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(p-ERK1/2)、磷酸化细胞浆型磷脂酶A2(p-cPLA2)蛋白表达水平;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测上清液C3a表达水平;Real-time PCR测定Synaptopodin mRNA、C3aR m RNA、PLA2R mRNA表达水平;细胞计数试剂盒-8(CCK-8)检测各组足细胞活力。结果:与对照组比较,模型组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均升高,上清液C3a水平升高,Synaptopodin m RNA水平下降,C3aR mRNA、PLA2R mRNA水平升高,足细胞活力下降,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);与模型组比较,膜肾方组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均下降,上清液C3a水平下降,Synaptopodin m RNA水平升高,C3aR mRNA、PLA2R mRNA水平下降,足细胞活力改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);与膜肾方组比较,膜肾方+C3aR拮抗剂组及C3aR拮抗剂组足细胞C3aR、PLA2R、p-ERK1/2、p-cPLA2表达水平均下降,上清液C3a水平下降,Synaptopodin mRNA水平升高,C3aR m RNA、PLA2R mRNA水平下降,足细胞活力改善,膜肾方+C3aR拮抗剂组更明显,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:膜肾方可能通过调控C3a/C3aR通路,下调PLA2R水平,稳定足细胞骨架,改善足细胞活力,从而发挥对足细胞的保护作用。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82071362 and 82270669)Key Project of the Regional Joint Fund of Guangdong Province(2023B1515120077)+3 种基金Basic Research Program of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission(JCYJ20210324123001003 and JCYJ20220530144801003)Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Bone Tissue Repair and Translational Research(ZDSYS20230626091402006)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students,Sun Yat-sen University(20242150)the Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team Program of Zhejiang Province,China(2023R01005).
摘要Activation of spinal cord neural stem cells(NSCs)and subsequent neurogenesis holds a promising alternative for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.Our previous study demonstrated that complement C3a,derived from reactive astrocytes,inhibits NSC proliferation by suppressing protein aggregate clearance through the deubiquitinating enzyme ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1(UCHL1)-proteasome system post-SCI.However,the potential molecular mechanism by which C3a modulates NSC activation via this pathway remains unclear.Here,we revealed that C3a/C3a receptor(C3aR)signaling activated NF-κB p65,which in turn inhibited Nrf2 activity and UCHL1 expression,resulting in diminished proteasome activity and the accumulation of protein aggregates,and ultimately impaired NSC activation.Both knockdown of NF-κB p65 and Nrf2 upregulation restored UCHL1 expression and proteasome activity in vitro,promoting NSC activation by enhancing protein aggregate clearance.Mechanistically,we found that NF-κB p65 regulated Nrf2 activity through a dual mechanism:(1)promoting Keap1-dependent ubiquitination and proteasome degradation of Nrf2;(2)inhibiting protein kinase C-mediated Nrf2 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation.Using the dual-luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation(ChIP)analysis,we further identified UCHL1 as a direct transcriptional target of Nrf2.Importantly,in vivo experiments using SCI mice confirmed that either C3aR blockade,NF-κB p65 knockdown,or Nrf2 overexpression could rescue SCI-induced UCHL1 downregulation.Together,this study uncovers the C3a-NF-κB p65-Nrf2-UCHL1-proteasome axis as a critical regulator of NSC activation after SCI.This may provide novel molecular targets and intervention strategies for SCI repair.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(22578226,22178181 and 22508200)Natural Science Fund of Tianjin(No.25JCZDJC01000)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nankai University,63253204)。
摘要Photocatalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of biomass feedstocks offers the possibility for synthesizing value-added chemicals,but the sluggish transport kinetics and rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers constrain photocatalysis efficiency.Spin-polarized photocatalysts,by accelerating the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes,offer a promising strategy for selective biomass valorization.Herein,polarization unit Mo was incorporated into ZnIn2S4(ZIS)with S-vacancy through Mo-S4coordination(Mo-Vs-ZIS)to enhance hole and proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET).Mo-Vs-ZIS spin polarized photocatalyst applied to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(HMF)afforded a 2,5-diformylfuran(DFF)selectivity of 92.3%at a production rate of 1105.3μmol gcat-1h-1,attributed to carrier transport and reaction processes.The Mo-Vs-ZIS photocatalyst efficiently(100 min)converted benzyl and furfuryl alcohols,aromatic alcohols bearing electron-rich substituents,and halogen-substituted aromatic alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes.Piezoelectric force microscopy(PFM)and Kelvin probe force microscopy analyses(KPFM)revealed that the full-space polarized electric field was formed to drive directional transfer of photogenerated carriers,facilitating bulk-to-surface charge separation.Moreover,Mo-Vs-ZIS showed high Bader charge transfer to O2,where Mo atomic sites functioned as an electron reservoir,driving the activation of O2to form•O2,a kinetically favorable step for HMF oxidation and induced transfer of holes to activate C(sp3)-H bonds,which is a rate-determining step.Then,the critical step of PCET(O2+H+→•OOH)over Mo-Vs-ZIS gave•OOH for O-H activation to complete the reaction sequence.This spin-polarized modification strategy featuring atomic-level catalytic sites enables its application to other semiconductor photocatalysts for biomass conversion.
基金Early-Career Young Scientists and Technologists Project of Jiangxi Province(No.20244BCE52224)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20252BAC200240)+1 种基金the Start-up Funds of Gannan Medical University(No.QD202406)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3504100)for financial support。
摘要Organoboron compounds have garnered significant attention in the fields of organic synthesis,materials science,medicinal chemistry and fine chemicals.In the past few decades,transition metal-catalyzed C–H borylation has been developed rapidly and efficiently.In recent years,in order to explore eco-friendly,economical and efficient method for constructing C–B bond,chemists are dedicated to developing metalfree BX3-mediated borylation.In this review,we present a systematic and comprehensive overview of the borylation driven by BX3 with different directing group auxiliary in the fields of organic synthesis and boron-containing organic materials since 2010,including(1)nitrogen directed C–H borylation,(2)oxygen directed C–H borylation,(3)sulfur directed C–H borylation and(4)phosphorus directed C–H borylation.The methods of borylation processes as well as the substance scopes,limits,and mechanisms of these routes are also discussed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:32394054。
摘要Background:Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a typical inflammatory bowel disease requiring long-term management.Although fecal calprotectin(FC)is widely employed for assessing disease activity,it is still considered insufficient as a standalone tool.New biomarkers are needed to better predict risk and comprehensively reflect biological pathways.This study aimed to identify potential fecal biomarkers to monitor disease activity in UC.Methods:C57BL/6J mice were exposed to dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)treatment for 7 days.Feces were collected and subjected to proteomic analysis and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Mouse colon tissues were subjected to histopathological and immunofluorescence analyses.The correlations between the selected fecal proteins and disease severity were evaluated and compared with FC.Results:Proteomic analysis revealed increases in fecal complement component 3(C3)and fibronectin(FN)in the DSS group.Next,we measured fecal C3 and FN levels in mice using ELISA.Significant elevation in C3 and FN levels was observed as early as day 1 after DSS treatment,preceding the increase in FC.Both fecal C3 and FN demonstrated significant correlations with disease activity,with C3 exhibiting a stronger correlation than FC.Using immunofluorescence,we observed distinct C3 and FN expressions in both the colonic tissues and the intestinal lumen.Conclusion:These findings demonstrate that fecal C3 and FN are promising candidate biomarkers for monitoring UC disease activity,and their utility requires further validation in other colitis models and human cohorts.
摘要The selective cleavage of Cα-Cβbonds is of great significance to lignin valorization,and photocataly-sis offers an eco-friendly pathway to achieve this process.Here,graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)modified with hollow tubular In2O3was constructed via the calcination method for the photocatalytic cleavage of lignin Cα-Cβbonds.MIL-68(In)was used as the precursor of In2O3,imparting a unique hollow tubular structure and a relatively large specific surface area.The hollow tubular structure is helpful for light penetration and scattering,as well as rapid migration of the lignin substrate.The Z-scheme g-C3N4/In2O3heterojunction exhibited 92.1% conversion(corresponding benzaldehyde yield:82.4%)of the lignin model compound 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol(PP-ol),outperforming pure In2O3and g-C3N4by 40-and 2.3-fold,respectively,under 395 nm light illumination.By varying the illumination wavelength,the conversion and yields of the g-C3N4/In2O3composites were found to follow wavelength-dependent reactivities.Additionally,photogenerated holes are capable of converting PP-ol into benzoic acid,whereas1O2mainly converts PP-ol into benzaldehyde.This work could encourage the application of metal-organic frameworks in biomass conversion and provide insight into photocatalytic lignin valorization.
摘要Li3V2(PO4)3 is a promising high-voltage cathode for zincion batteries,but it suffers from a poor electronic conductivity and vanadium dissolution in aqueous electrolytes.The growth of carboncoated Li3V2(PO4)3(LVP@C)nanoparticles on carbon nanofibers(CNFs)has been achieved by an electrospinning technique followed by calcination.The protective carbon coating prevents the aggregation of the LVP nanoparticles and suppresses V dissolution by preventing direct contact with aqueous electrolytes.The CNFs derived from the electrospun nanofibers provide a 3D network to increase the electronic conductivity of the LVP electrode,and the LVP@C-CNF hybrid film can be directly used as a freestanding cathode for zinc-ion batteries without adding conductive additives and binders.A mechanism for the formation of a uniform and continuous carbon coating has been proposed.This nanostructure,combined with the uniform and intact carbon coverage,significantly increases the electronic conductivity.This LVP@C-CNF freestanding electrode has an excellent rate capability(47.3%retention at 2 C)and cycling stability(61.2%retention after 100 cycles)within the voltage range 0.6 V to 1.95 V and is highly suitable for zinc-ion battery applications.
摘要This review provides an in-depth examination of the recurrence and management of glomerular diseases after kidney transplantation,with particular emphasis on C3 glomerulopathy(C3G).Among post-transplant glomerular diseases,C3G exhibits the highest recurrence rates,reported between 30%and 89%across studies.The review outlines the complex pathophysiology of C3G,driven by dysregulation of the complement system-whether from genetic variants,autoantibodies,monoclonal gammopathy,or other acquired factors.It highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by overlapping features with hemolytic uremic syndrome and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis,as well as the difficulty in distinguishing complement overactivation from true regulatory failure.Key mechanisms of complement activation and the role of regulatory proteins are discussed,along with operative and clinical risk factors such as ischemia-reperfusion injury,delayed graft function,viral infections,and monoclonal gammopathy.The review describes the histopathologic spectrum of C3G in the allograft and underscores the importance of early protocol biopsies for timely detection.Management strategies include conservative measures,nonspecific immunosuppression,and emerging complement-targeted therapies.Recent Food and Drug Administration approvals of iptacopan and pegcetacoplan represents major advances.The review concludes by emphasizing personalized medicine,improved biomarkers,comprehensive genetic and autoantibody testing,and continued research to refine surveillance and treatment strategies for transplant recipients with C3G.
摘要Novel adsorbents for efficient natural gas purification should strike a balance between high selective adsorption performance and moderate adsorption enthalpy.To develop such materials,herein,a novel(3,6)-c topological metal-organic framework(MOF)featuring terminal coordinated acetate was constructed from[Fe3(μ3-O)(acetate)2(carboxyl)4(pyridyl)2]cluster and 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid,yielding[FeⅢ2FeⅡ(μ3-O)(acetate)2(L)2(H2O)]·xGuest(designated as NJTU-Bai89;NJTU-Bai stands for Nanjing Tech University Bai´s group).The methyl group of acetate is impendent in the 1D pore channel,dividing it into the gourd-shaped one.Interestingly,NJTUBai89 exhibited high low-pressure C3H8uptake and moderate adsorption enthalpy,owing to effective synergy between a suitable pore size and accessible nonpolar pore surfaces.CCDC:2531702.
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation(Grant No.24-25-20087 to V.K.)。
摘要The highly conserved human leukocyte antigen-A2(HLA-A2)-restricted epitope NS3-1073 represents a promising candidate for a therapeutic vaccine against hepatitis C virus(HCV).In this study,we engineered a set of fusion proteins based on the artificial self-assembling peptide(SAP),which were expressed in Escherichia coli and spontaneously self-assembled into nanosized particles displaying HCV epitopes,including NS3-1073.To enhance immunogenicity,we incorporated the T helper epitope PADRE into the construct.Alpha-helical linkers were introduced between SAP and the epitopes to facilitate proper protein folding.Notably,a helical linker with a high supercoiling propensity enabled soluble expression of the fusion protein containing both the NS3-1073 and PADRE epitopes,allowing purification of the in vivo-formed nanoparticles by metal affinity chromatography.Human dendritic cells derived from peripheral blood monocytes showed robust activation in response to the fusion proteins and preferentially stimulated T lymphocytes toward a Th1-biased immune response.In mice,immunization with nanoparticles carrying NS3-1073 induced splenocyte proliferation in response to in vitro stimulation with a mixture of NS3 peptides.These results demonstrate that recombinant nanoparticle-based carriers presenting the NS3-1073 epitope can be produced in bacterial systems and hold strong potential as a foundation for a therapeutic HCV vaccine.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou(202201020566)Medical Joint Fund of Jinan University(YXJC2022005)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(21623319)Huadu District Basic and Applied Basic Research District and Hospital Joint Funding Program(23HDQYLH20).
摘要Background:Human adipose-derived stem cells(hADSCs)are seed cells with application prospects in cartilage repair.However,the mechanism of hADSC chondrogenic differentiation is still unclear.This study identifies a novel circRNA,circNR3C2,which is significantly upregulated during the chondrogenic differentiation of hADSCs.Methods:To analyze their role in hADSC chondrogenic differentiation,hADSCs were separated and identified by flow cytometry.Thereafter,we conducted Alcian Blue staining to assess chondrogenic differentiation levels.Additionally,RT-qPCR was carried out to detect levels of the cartilage-related genes COL2,Aggrecan and SOX9.Moreover,overlapping target SOX9 and circNR3C2 miRNAs were detected by bioinformatics and luciferase analyses.Finally,the role of circNR3C2 was confirmed in vivo using animal models.Results:We confirmed that the cell surface receptors CD44,CD90 and CD105 were positively expressed on hADSCs,and their cartilage differentiation levels dramatically increased after 2 weeks.Expression of the cartilage-related genes COL2 and Aggrecan and circNR3C2 also markedly increased.CircNR3C2 overexpression enhanced cartilage differentiation of hADSCs,while up-regulating COL2,SOX9 and Aggrecan.Bioinformatics analysis identified hsa-miR-647 as the target miRNA of circ-NR3C2 and SOX9.Hsa-miR-647 overexpression in hADSCs can antagonize the effect of circNR3C2 on chondrogenic differentiation,and reverse its effect on regulating the expression of COL2,Aggrecan,and SOX9.We also showed that hADSCs overexpressing circNR3C2 promote cartilage repair in vivo.Conclusions:We show that circNR3C2 modulates SOX9 expression to promote hsamiR-647-mediated hADSC chondrogenic differentiation;targeting circNR3C2 may help to develop new treatments to manage cartilage-related disorders.