Vision restoration presents a considerable challenge in the realm of regenerative medicine,while recent progress in ultrasound stimulation has displayed potential as a non-invasive therapeutic *** narrative review off...
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Vision restoration presents a considerable challenge in the realm of regenerative medicine,while recent progress in ultrasound stimulation has displayed potential as a non-invasive therapeutic *** narrative review offers a comprehensive overview of current research on ultrasound-stimulated neuromodulation,emphasizing its potential as a treatment modality for various nerve *** examining of the efficacy of different types of ultrasound stimulation in modulating peripheral and optic nerves,we can delve into their underlying molecular ***,the review underscores the potential of sonogenetics in vision restoration,which involves leveraging pharmacological and genetic manipulations to inhibit or enhance the expression of related mechanosensitive channels,thereby modulating the strength of the ultrasound *** also address how methods such as viral transcription can be utilized to render specific neurons or organs highly responsive to ultrasound,leading to significantly improved therapeutic outcomes.
Brain-computer interface(BCI)technology represents a burgeoning interdisciplinary domain that facilitates direct communication between individuals and external *** efficacy of BCI systems is largely contingent upon th...
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Brain-computer interface(BCI)technology represents a burgeoning interdisciplinary domain that facilitates direct communication between individuals and external *** efficacy of BCI systems is largely contingent upon the progress in signal acquisition *** paper endeavors to provide an exhaustive synopsis of signal acquisition technologies within the realm of BCI by scrutinizing research publications from the last ten *** review synthesizes insights from both clinical and engineering viewpoints,delineating a comprehensive two-dimensional framework for understanding signal acquisition in *** delineate nine discrete categories of technologies,furnishing exemplars for each and delineating the salient challenges pertinent to these *** review furnishes researchers and practitioners with a broad-spectrum comprehension of the signal acquisition landscape in BCI,and deliberates on the paramount issues presently confronting the *** enhancements in BCI signal acquisition should focus on harmonizing a multitude of disciplinary *** equilibrium between signal fidelity,invasiveness,biocompatibility,and other pivotal considerations is *** doing so,we can propel BCI technology forward,bolstering its effectiveness,safety,and depend-ability,thereby contributing to an auspicious future for human-technology integration.
Photodynamic therapy(PDT) is a promising cancer treatment that uses photosensitizers(PSs) to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species(ROS) under light, but improving its efficacy is crucial for clinical applications...
Photodynamic therapy(PDT) is a promising cancer treatment that uses photosensitizers(PSs) to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species(ROS) under light, but improving its efficacy is crucial for clinical applications. To address this, we propose a smart nanoplatform(P@BAO-DOX) for synergistic chemo-photodynamic therapy, featuring efficient PDT, controllable drug release, and fluorescence imaging guidance. We designed an aggregation-induced emission(AIE)-based PS(BAO) with effective ROS generation and NIR-II fluorescence. Additionally, BAO as a PS and doxorubicin(DOX) as a chemo drug were encapsulated in p H-responsive nanogels(PNA) to obtain P@BAO-DOX nanogels. Upon uptake by tumor cells, the nanogel releases drugs in acidic conditions, leading to cell death. White light irradiation further triggers BAO to produce substantial ROS,enhancing phototoxicity and synergistic chemo-PDT cancer therapy. Thus, P@BAO-DOX nanogels, as a smart nanoplatform,offer precise drug release and efficient ROS generation for imaging-guided chemo-PDT synergistic therapy, showing promise in advancing cancer treatment.
DNA double-strand breaks(DSBs) are the most severe form of DNA damage, primarily repaired by the non-homologous end joining(NHEJ) pathway. A critical step in this process is DNA synapsis, where the two broken ends are...
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DNA double-strand breaks(DSBs) are the most severe form of DNA damage, primarily repaired by the non-homologous end joining(NHEJ) pathway. A critical step in this process is DNA synapsis, where the two broken ends are brought together to facilitate timely repair. Deficiencies in NHEJ synapsis can lead to improper DNA end configurations, potentially resulting in chromosomal translocations. NHEJ synapsis is a highly dynamic, multi-protein mediated assembly process. Recent advances in single-molecule techniques have led to significant progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms driving NHEJ synapsis. In this review, we summarize single-molecule methods developed for studying NHEJ synapsis, with a particular focus on the single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer(sm FRET)technique. We discuss the various molecular mechanisms of NHEJ synapsis uncovered through these studies and explore the coupling between synapsis and other steps in NHEJ. Additionally, we highlight the strategies, limitations, and future directions for single-molecule studies of NHEJ synapsis.
Deprivation of glucose and lactate provides an effective pathway to terminate the nutrients supplement for tumor growth. In this work, biomimetic nanozymes called m@BGLC are constructed for catalytic tumor inhibition ...
Deprivation of glucose and lactate provides an effective pathway to terminate the nutrients supplement for tumor growth. In this work, biomimetic nanozymes called m@BGLC are constructed for catalytic tumor inhibition through nutrients deprivation and oxidative damage induction. Concretely, the catalytic enzymes of glucose oxidase(GOx), lactate oxidase(LOx) and chloroperoxidase(CPO) are precrosslinked with bovine serum albumin(BSA) to construct nanozymes, which are then biomimetic functionalized with cancer cell membrane to prepare m@BGLC. Benefiting from the biomimetic camouflage with homologous cell membrane, m@BGLC inherit homotypic binding and immune escape abilities, facilitating the tumor targeting accumulation and preferable cell internalization for improved drug delivery ***, under the cascade catalysis of nanozymes, m@BGLC consume glucose and lactate for tumor starvation therapy through nutrients deprivation, and meanwhile, the resulting hyprochloric acid(HCl O) causes an oxidative damage of cells to synergistically inhibit tumor growth. In vitro and in vivo findings demonstrate a robust tumor eradication effect of m@BGLC without obvious adverse reactions via the targeted combination therapy. Such cascade catalytic nanomedicine may inspire the development of sophisticated strategies for tumor combination therapy under unfavorable tumor microenvironments.
The widespread use of disinfectants and various medications in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about their potential impact on the characteristics of natural waters. To assess the effect of the C...
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The widespread use of disinfectants and various medications in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about their potential impact on the characteristics of natural waters. To assess the effect of the COVID-19 response on surface waters in Yaoundé, various physicochemical parameters of three rivers (Mfoundi, Tongolo, and Mingoa) were examined over 8 months. The selection of these rivers was based on their proximity to hospitals involved in COVID-19 patient management. Physico-chemical parameters were measured following standard protocols, and their spatiotemporal variations and the influence of various factors, were examined. The results revealed that, during the study period, the values for temperature (23˚C to 30˚C), dissolved oxygen (14% to 90%), pH (6.2 to 9.5), electrical conductivity (100 to 662 µS/cm), oxidability (0.19 to 42.19 mg/l), and suspended solids (1 to 725 mg/l) exhibited variations, except for total dissolved solids (30 to 470 mg/l), whose levels remained within the recommended limit (s = 0.812, P = 0.014) with oxidability levels in the Tongolo river. The COVID-19 response measures had a limited negative effect on the surface waters of Yaoundé during the study period. This could be attributed to the disproportionate application of hygiene measures among the city’s populations. Additionally, the lack of flow observed in certain rivers requires particular attention from authorities and the populations to safeguard the city’s ecosystems.
The development of RNA interference(RNAi) therapy offers a potential solution for Alzheimer's disease(AD). However, the brain-blood barrier(BBB) with its selective permeability and pharmacokinetic-related challenges p...
The development of RNA interference(RNAi) therapy offers a potential solution for Alzheimer's disease(AD). However, the brain-blood barrier(BBB) with its selective permeability and pharmacokinetic-related challenges poses restrictions on the delivery of small interfering RNA(siRNA) to the central nervous system(CNS). In this study, we demonstrate that the incorporation of 2'-fluoro(2'-F) substitutions and L-carnitine modification facilitates the self-assembly of siRNA through triple interaction, leading to the formation of nanorings, called LCSF-NR. Based on the enhanced cellular uptake and lysosomal escape by 2'-F substitution and the transport across the BBB promoted by L-carnitine, the nanorings realized the improved braintargeted delivery of siRNA, both in zebrafish and mice models. Moreover, our findings highlight the therapeutic potential of LCSF-NR formulation in an AD zebrafish model through a synergistic effect of downregulating the β-site APP cleavage enzyme1(BACE1) gene and L-carnitine-mediated neuroprotection, effectively inhibiting pathological processes. Overall, these results suggest that the chemical modification-based siRNA self-assembly strategy enables trans-BBB delivery and presents a concise approach for synergistic therapy of AD.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the potential of combining natural herbs like chamomile and saffron for the management of anxiety and depression. METHODS: A rodent model of Major Depressive Disorder(MDD) and anxiety, secondary ...
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the potential of combining natural herbs like chamomile and saffron for the management of anxiety and depression. METHODS: A rodent model of Major Depressive Disorder(MDD) and anxiety, secondary to streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus was made. A total of 6 rat groups were chosen; healthy and diseased controls; and diseased test groups of fluoxetine, saffron, chamomile, and combined saffron and chamomile treated(n = 6/group). Activity by forced swim test(FST), elevated plus maze test(EPMT), and correlations with biochemical markers like serum glucose, tryptophan, C-reactive protein(CRP), brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) and 5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor(5HT2CR) expression, were assessed at the end of the 3rd week of the treatment. A one-way analysis of variance with a post-hoc Tukey's test was applied. RESULTS: The combined herbal treatment group showed significantly better(P < 0.05) than all other groups in terms of anti-hyperglycemic effect. All treatments improved the CRP levels; however, the combination group was also significantly better than fluoxetine and the individual herb groups. Only the herb groups showed efficacy in the FST with added benefits of the combination group over the healthy controls and similar trends in the EPMT. However, expression of 5HT2CR was repressed while BDNF was elevated through treatment. CONCLUSION: This study shows that in comparison to treatment with a SSRI, and individual herbs, the combination of chamomile and saffron showed overall improved outcomes.
It is well known that cationic polymers have excellent antimicrobial capacity accompanied with high biotoxicity, to reduce biotoxicity needs to decrease the number of cationic groups on polymers, which will influence ...
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It is well known that cationic polymers have excellent antimicrobial capacity accompanied with high biotoxicity, to reduce biotoxicity needs to decrease the number of cationic groups on polymers, which will influence antimicrobial activity. It is necessary to design a cationic polymer mimic natural antimicrobial peptide with excellent antibacterial activity and low toxicity to solve the above dilemma. Here,we designed and prepared a series of cationic poly(β-amino ester)s(PBAEs) with different cationic contents, and introducing hydrophobic alkyl chain to adjust the balance between antimicrobial activity and biotoxicity to obtain an ideal antimicrobial polymer. The optimum one of synthesized PBAE(hydrophilic cationic monomer:hydrophobic monomer = 5:5) was screened by testing cytotoxicity and minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC), which can effectively kill S. aureus and E. coli with PBAE concentration of15 μg/m L by a spread plate bacteriostatic method and dead and alive staining test. The way of PBAE killing bacterial was destroying the membrane like natural antimicrobial peptide observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM). In addition, PBAE did not exhibit hemolysis and cytotoxicity. In particular, from the result of animal tests, the PBAE was able to promote healing of infected wounds from removing mature S. aureus and E. coli on the surface of infected wound. As a result, our work offers a viable approach for designing antimicrobial materials, highlighting the significant potential of PBAE polymers in the field of biomedical materials.
BACKGROUND Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein(MLKL)serves as a critical mediator in necroptosis,a form of regulated cell death linked to various liver *** study aims to specifically investigate the role of MLKL...
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BACKGROUND Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein(MLKL)serves as a critical mediator in necroptosis,a form of regulated cell death linked to various liver *** study aims to specifically investigate the role of MLKL’s adenosine triphosphate(ATP)-binding pocket in facilitating necroptosis-independent pathways that may contribute to liver disease *** focusing on this mechanism,we seek to identify potential therapeutic targets that can modulate MLKL activity,offering new strategies for the prevention and treatment of liver-related *** To investigate the possibility of using the ATP-binding pocket-associated,necro-ptosis-independent MLKL pathway as a target for liver *** Cell death following necroptosis stimuli was evaluated using cell proliferation assays,flow cytometry,and electron microscopy in various *** human liver organoid system was used to evaluate whether the MLKL ATP pocket-binding inhibitor could attenuate ***,alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases animal models were used to determine whether MLKL ATP pocket inhibitors could attenuate liver *** While an MLKL ATP pocket-binding inhibitor did not prevent necroptosis-induced cell death in RAW 264.7 cells,it did reduce the necroptosis-led expression of CXCL2,ICAM,and ***,MLKL ATP pocket inhibitor diminishes the expression of CXCL2,ICAM,and VCAM by inhibiting the IκB kinase and nuclear factor kappa-B pathways without inducing necroptosis-induced cell death in two-dimensional cell culture as well as the human-derived liver organoid *** MLKL ATP-binding inhibitor was ineffective in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease animal models,MLKL ATP-binding inhibitor attenuated hepatic inflammation in the alcoholic liver disease *** MLKL ATP pocket-binding inhibitor exerted anti-inflammatory effects through the necroptosis-independent MLKL pathway in an animal model of alcoholic liver disease.
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