Free-standing covalent organic framework(COFs)nanofilms exhibit a remarkable ability to rapidly intercalate/de-intercalate Li^(+) in lithium-ion batteries,while simultaneously exposing affluent active sites in superca...Free-standing covalent organic framework(COFs)nanofilms exhibit a remarkable ability to rapidly intercalate/de-intercalate Li^(+) in lithium-ion batteries,while simultaneously exposing affluent active sites in supercapacitors.The development of these nanofilms offers a promising solution to address the persistent challenge of imbalanced charge storage kinetics between battery-type anode and capacitor-type cathode in lithium-ion capacitors(LICs).Herein,for the first time,custom-made COFBTMB-TP and COFTAPB-BPY nanofilms are synthesized as the anode and cathode,respectively,for an all-COF nanofilm-structured LIC.The COFBTMB-TP nanofilm with strong electronegative–CF3 groups enables tuning the partial electron cloud density for Li^(+) migration to ensure the rapid anode kinetic process.The thickness-regulated cathodic COFTAPB-BPY nanofilm can fit the anodic COF nanofilm in the capacity.Due to the aligned 1D channel,2D aromatic skeleton and accessible active sites of COF nanofilms,the whole COFTAPB-BPY//COFBTMB-TP LIC demonstrates a high energy density of 318 mWh cm^(−3) at a high-power density of 6 W cm^(−3),excellent rate capability,good cycle stability with the capacity retention rate of 77%after 5000-cycle.The COFTAPB-BPY//COFBTMB-TP LIC represents a new benchmark for currently reported film-type LICs and even film-type supercapacitors.After being comprehensively explored via ex situ XPS,7Li solid-state NMR analyses,and DFT calculation,it is found that the COFBTMB-TP nanofilm facilitates the reversible conversion of semi-ionic to ionic C–F bonds during lithium storage.COFBTMB-TP exhibits a strong interaction with Li^(+) due to the C–F,C=O,and C–N bonds,facilitating Li^(+) desolation and absorption from the electrolyte.This work addresses the challenge of imbalanced charge storage kinetics and capacity between the anode and cathode and also pave the way for future miniaturized and wearable LIC devices.展开更多
The fraudulent website image is a vital information carrier for telecom fraud.The efficient and precise recognition of fraudulent website images is critical to combating and dealing with fraudulent websites.Current re...The fraudulent website image is a vital information carrier for telecom fraud.The efficient and precise recognition of fraudulent website images is critical to combating and dealing with fraudulent websites.Current research on image recognition of fraudulent websites is mainly carried out at the level of image feature extraction and similarity study,which have such disadvantages as difficulty in obtaining image data,insufficient image analysis,and single identification types.This study develops a model based on the entropy method for image leader decision and Inception-v3 transfer learning to address these disadvantages.The data processing part of the model uses a breadth search crawler to capture the image data.Then,the information in the images is evaluated with the entropy method,image weights are assigned,and the image leader is selected.In model training and prediction,the transfer learning of the Inception-v3 model is introduced into image recognition of fraudulent websites.Using selected image leaders to train the model,multiple types of fraudulent websites are identified with high accuracy.The experiment proves that this model has a superior accuracy in recognizing images on fraudulent websites compared to other current models.展开更多
The recharged zinc-air battery(ZAB) has drawn significant attention owing to increasing requirement for energy conversion and storage devices.Fabricating the efficient bifunctional oxygen catalyst using a convenient s...The recharged zinc-air battery(ZAB) has drawn significant attention owing to increasing requirement for energy conversion and storage devices.Fabricating the efficient bifunctional oxygen catalyst using a convenient strategy is vitally important for the rechargeable ZAB.In this study,the bimetallic ZIFs-containing electrospun(ES) carbon nanofibers membrane with hierarchically porous structure was prepared by coaxial electrospinning and carbonization process,which was expected to be a bifunctional electrocatalyst for ZABs.Owing to the formed dual single-atomic sites of Co-N_(4) and Zn-N_(4),the obtained ES-Co/ZnCNZIFexhibited the preferable performance toward oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) with E1/2of 0.857 V and JLof 5.52 mA cm^(-2),which were more than Pt/C.Meanwhile,it exhibited a marked oxygen evolution reaction(OER) property with overpotential of 462 mV due to the agglomerated metallic Co nanoparticles.Furthermore,the ZAB based on the ES-Co/Zn-CNZIFcarbon nanofibers membranes delivered peak power density of 215 mW cm^(-2),specific capacity of 802.6 mA h g^(-1),and exceptional cycling stability,far larger than Pt/C+RuO_(2)-based ZABs.A solid-state ZAB based on ES-Co/Zn-CNZIFshowed better flexibility and stability with different bending angles.展开更多
Stevia(Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni)is well known for its very sweet steviol glycosides(SGs)consisting of a common tetracyclic diterpenoid steviol backbone and a variable glycone.Steviol glycosides are 150–300 times swe...Stevia(Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni)is well known for its very sweet steviol glycosides(SGs)consisting of a common tetracyclic diterpenoid steviol backbone and a variable glycone.Steviol glycosides are 150–300 times sweeter than sucrose and are used as natural zero-calorie sweeteners.However,the most promising compounds are biosynthesized in small amounts.Based on Illumina,PacBio,and Hi-C sequencing,we constructed a chromosome-level assembly of Stevia covering 1416 Mb with a contig N50 value of 616.85 kb and a scaffold N50 value of 106.55 Mb.More than four-fifths of the Stevia genome consisted of repetitive elements.We annotated 44,143 high-confidence protein-coding genes in the high-quality genome.Genome evolution analysis suggested that Stevia and sunflower diverged~29.4 million years ago(Mya),shortly after the whole-genome duplication(WGD)event(WGD-2,~32.1 Mya)that occurred in their common ancestor.Comparative genomic analysis revealed that the expanded genes in Stevia were mainly enriched for biosynthesis of specialized metabolites,especially biosynthesis of terpenoid backbones,and for further oxidation and glycosylation of these compounds.We further identified all candidate genes involved in SG biosynthesis.Collectively,our current findings on the Stevia reference genome will be very helpful for dissecting the evolutionary history of Stevia and for discovering novel genes contributing to SG biosynthesis and other important agronomic traits in future breeding programs.展开更多
Covalent organic framework(COF)film with highly exposed active sites is considered as the promising flexible selfsupported electrode for in-plane microsupercapacitor(MSC).Superlattice configuration assembled alternate...Covalent organic framework(COF)film with highly exposed active sites is considered as the promising flexible selfsupported electrode for in-plane microsupercapacitor(MSC).Superlattice configuration assembled alternately by different nanofilms based on van der Waals force can integrate the advantages of each isolated layer to exhibit unexpected performances as MSC film electrodes,which may be a novel option to ensure energy output.Herein,a mesoporous free-standing A-COF nanofilm(pore size is 3.9 nm,averaged thickness is 4.1 nm)with imine bond linkage and a microporous B-COF nanofilm(pore size is 1.5 nm,averaged thickness is 9.3 nm)withβ-keto-enamine-linkages are prepared,and for the first time,we assembly the two lattice matching films into sandwich-type superlattices via layer-by-layer transfer,in which ABA–COF superlattice stacking into a“nano-hourglass”steric configuration that can accelerate the dynamic charge transportation/accumulation and promote the sufficient redox reactions to energy storage.The fabricated flexible MSC–ABA–COF exhibits the highest intrinsic CV of 927.9 F cm^(−3) at 10 mV s^(−1) than reported two-dimensional alloy,graphite-like carbon and undoped COF-based MSC devices so far,and shows a bending-resistant energy density of 63.2 mWh cm^(−3) even after high-angle and repeat arbitrary bending from 0 to 180°.This work provides a feasible way to meet the demand for future miniaturization and wearable electronics.展开更多
Cytokinesis is required for faithful division of cytoplasmic components and duplicated nuclei into two daughter cells.Midbody,a protein-dense organelle that forms at the intercellular bridge,is indispensable for succe...Cytokinesis is required for faithful division of cytoplasmic components and duplicated nuclei into two daughter cells.Midbody,a protein-dense organelle that forms at the intercellular bridge,is indispensable for success-ful cytokinesis.However,the regulatory mechanism of cytokinesis at the midbody still remains elusive.Here,we unveil a critical role for NudC-like protein 2(NudCL2),a co-chaperone of heat shock protein 90(Hsp90),in cytokinesis regulation by stabilizing regulator of chromosome condensation 2(RCC2)at the midbody in mam-malian cells.NudCL2 localizes at the midbody,and its downregulation results in cytokinesis failure,multinu-cleation,and midbody disorganization.Using iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomic analysis,we find that RCC2 levels are decreased in NudCL2 knockout(KO)cells.Moreover,Hsp90 forms a complex with NudCL2 to stabilize RCC2,which is essential for cytokinesis.RCC2 depletion mirrors phenotypes observed in NudCL2-downregulated cells.Importantly,ectopic expression of RCC2 rescues the cytokinesis defects induced by NudCL2 deletion,but not vice versa.Together,our data reveal the significance of the NudCL2/Hsp90/RCC2 pathway in cytokinesis at the midbody.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and...The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile testing test. Results indicated that more Mg;Y;particles and Mg;Nd;Y（β） phases were dispersed in the matrix when Nd content increased from 0 wt% to 2.63 wt% in the extruded alloys.Consequently, the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization and the volume fraction of recrystallized grains were promoted obviously. The average grain size can be refined in the range of 4.6–1.3 μm after the addition of 2.63 wt% Nd. The tensile strength of extruded alloys increased with increasing Nd content, and elongation exhibited an opposite change tendency. The extruded alloy sheet with 1.01 wt% Nd demonstrates optimal combination of strength and plasticity, i.e., the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength,and elongation were 273 MPa, 214 MPa, and 24.2%, respectively. Variations in mechanical properties are discussed on the basis of microstructure observations.展开更多
Bone self-healing is limited and generally requires external intervention to augment bone repair and regeneration.While traditional methods for repairing bone defects such as autografts,allografts,and xenografts have ...Bone self-healing is limited and generally requires external intervention to augment bone repair and regeneration.While traditional methods for repairing bone defects such as autografts,allografts,and xenografts have been widely used,they all have corresponding disadvantages,thus limiting their clinical use.Despite the development of a variety of biomaterials,including metal implants,calcium phosphate cements(CPC),hydroxyapatite,etc.,the desired therapeutic effect is not fully achieved.Currently,polymeric scaffolds,particularly hydrogels,are of interest and their unique configurations and tunable physicochemical properties have been extensively studied.This review will focus on the applications of various cutting-edge bioactive hydrogels systems in bone regeneration,as well as their advantages and limitations.We will examine the composition and defects of the bone,discuss the current biomaterials for bone regeneration,and classify recently developed polymeric materials for hydrogel synthesis.We will also elaborate on the properties of desirable hydrogels as well as the fabrication techniques and different delivery strategies.Finally,the existing challenges,considerations,and the future prospective of hydrogels in bone regeneration will be outlined.展开更多
Prolonged,intense inflammation and excessive oxidative stress hinder diabetic wounds from healing normally,leading to disorders downstream including the postponement of re-epithelialization and extracellular matrix(EC...Prolonged,intense inflammation and excessive oxidative stress hinder diabetic wounds from healing normally,leading to disorders downstream including the postponement of re-epithelialization and extracellular matrix(ECM)formation.Herein,we report a hyaluronic acid(HA)and chitosan based hydrogel(OHA-CMC)with inherent antibacterial and hemostatic activities fabricated via Schiff base reaction.By encapsulating nanotechnologically-modified curcumin(CNP)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)into the hydrogel,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF exhibited extraordinary antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and migration-promoting effects in vitro.Meanwhile,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF presented on-demand drug release in synchrony with the phases of the wound healing process.Specifically,curcumin was rapidly and constantly released to alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress in the early phase of wound healing,while a more gradual and sustained release of EGF supported late proliferation and ECM remodeling.In a diabetic full-thickness skin defect model,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF dramatically improved wound healing with ideal re-epithelialization,granulation tissue formation,and skin appendage regeneration,highlighting the enormous therapeutic potential this biomaterial holds as a diabetic wound dressing.展开更多
The encapsulation of stem cells in a hydrogel substrate provides a promising future in biomedical applications.However,communications between hydrogels and stem cells is complicated;various factors such as porosity,di...The encapsulation of stem cells in a hydrogel substrate provides a promising future in biomedical applications.However,communications between hydrogels and stem cells is complicated;various factors such as porosity,different polymer types,stiffness,compatibility and degradation will lead to stem cell survival or death.Hydrogels mimic the three-dimensional extracellular matrix to provide a friendly environment for stem cells.On the other hand,stem cells can sense the surroundings to make the next progression,stretching out,proliferating or just to remain.As such,understanding the correlation between stem cells and hydrogels is crucial.In this Review,we first discuss the varying types of the hydrogels and stem cells,which are most commonly used in the biomedical fields and further investigate how hydrogels interact with stem cells from the perspective of their biomedical application,while providing insights into the design and development of hydrogels for drug delivery,tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purpose.In addition,we compare the results such as stiffness,degradation time and pore size as well as peptide types of hydrogels from respected journals.We also discussed most recently magnificent materials and their effects to regulate stem cell fate.展开更多
Immunotherapy is emerging as a powerful tool for combating many human diseases.However,the application of this life-saving treatment in serious brain diseases,including glioma,is greatly restricted.The major obstacle ...Immunotherapy is emerging as a powerful tool for combating many human diseases.However,the application of this life-saving treatment in serious brain diseases,including glioma,is greatly restricted.The major obstacle is the lack of effective technologies for transporting therapeutic agents across the blood-brain barrier(BBB)and achieving targeted delivery to specific cells once across the BBB.Ferritin,an iron storage protein,traverses the BBB via receptor-mediated transcytosis by binding to transferrin receptor 1(TfR1)overexpressed on BBB endothelial cells.Here,we developed bioengineered ferritin nanoparticles as drug delivery carriers that enable the targeted delivery of a small-molecule immunomodulator to achieve enhanced immunotherapeutic efficacy in an orthotopic glioma-bearing mouse model.We fused different glioma-targeting moieties on self-assembled ferritin nanoparticles via genetic engineering,and RGE fusion protein nanoparticles(RGE-HFn NPs)were identified as the best candidate.Furthermore,RGE-HFn NPs encapsulating a stimulator of interferon genes(STING)agonist(SR717@RGE-HFn NPs)maintained stable self-assembled structure and targeting properties even after traversing the BBB.In the glioma-bearing mouse model,SR717@RGE-HFn NPs elicited a potent local innate immune response in the tumor microenvironment,resulting in significant tumor growth inhibition and prolonged survival.Overall,this biomimetic brain delivery platform offers new opportunities to overcome the BBB and provides a promising approach for brain drug delivery and immunotherapy in patients with glioma.展开更多
Hydrogels have emerged as three-dimensional biomaterials with potential biomedical applications in numerous fields including drug delivery and tissue engineering.They have particularly garnered great interest from res...Hydrogels have emerged as three-dimensional biomaterials with potential biomedical applications in numerous fields including drug delivery and tissue engineering.They have particularly garnered great interest from researchers due to their excellent biocompatibility,ability to encapsulate,protect,and deliver bioactive therapeutics,capacity for sustained release,and their ability to act as implantable scaffolds and support tissue regeneration.This special issue,consisting of eight papers,addresses some of the greatest challenges in hydrogel technology and showcases its capabilities,focusing on the applications of hydrogels in bone regeneration[1][2],stem cell therapy[3],hemostasis[4],stroke[5],cancer treatments[6][7],and biological activities in general[8].展开更多
基金We are grateful to National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22375056,52272163)the Key R&D Program of Hebei(Grant No.216Z1201G)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Grant No.E2022208066,B2021208014)Key R&D Program of Hebei Technological Innovation Center of Chiral Medicine(Grant No.ZXJJ20220105).
文摘Free-standing covalent organic framework(COFs)nanofilms exhibit a remarkable ability to rapidly intercalate/de-intercalate Li^(+) in lithium-ion batteries,while simultaneously exposing affluent active sites in supercapacitors.The development of these nanofilms offers a promising solution to address the persistent challenge of imbalanced charge storage kinetics between battery-type anode and capacitor-type cathode in lithium-ion capacitors(LICs).Herein,for the first time,custom-made COFBTMB-TP and COFTAPB-BPY nanofilms are synthesized as the anode and cathode,respectively,for an all-COF nanofilm-structured LIC.The COFBTMB-TP nanofilm with strong electronegative–CF3 groups enables tuning the partial electron cloud density for Li^(+) migration to ensure the rapid anode kinetic process.The thickness-regulated cathodic COFTAPB-BPY nanofilm can fit the anodic COF nanofilm in the capacity.Due to the aligned 1D channel,2D aromatic skeleton and accessible active sites of COF nanofilms,the whole COFTAPB-BPY//COFBTMB-TP LIC demonstrates a high energy density of 318 mWh cm^(−3) at a high-power density of 6 W cm^(−3),excellent rate capability,good cycle stability with the capacity retention rate of 77%after 5000-cycle.The COFTAPB-BPY//COFBTMB-TP LIC represents a new benchmark for currently reported film-type LICs and even film-type supercapacitors.After being comprehensively explored via ex situ XPS,7Li solid-state NMR analyses,and DFT calculation,it is found that the COFBTMB-TP nanofilm facilitates the reversible conversion of semi-ionic to ionic C–F bonds during lithium storage.COFBTMB-TP exhibits a strong interaction with Li^(+) due to the C–F,C=O,and C–N bonds,facilitating Li^(+) desolation and absorption from the electrolyte.This work addresses the challenge of imbalanced charge storage kinetics and capacity between the anode and cathode and also pave the way for future miniaturized and wearable LIC devices.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(23BGL272)。
文摘The fraudulent website image is a vital information carrier for telecom fraud.The efficient and precise recognition of fraudulent website images is critical to combating and dealing with fraudulent websites.Current research on image recognition of fraudulent websites is mainly carried out at the level of image feature extraction and similarity study,which have such disadvantages as difficulty in obtaining image data,insufficient image analysis,and single identification types.This study develops a model based on the entropy method for image leader decision and Inception-v3 transfer learning to address these disadvantages.The data processing part of the model uses a breadth search crawler to capture the image data.Then,the information in the images is evaluated with the entropy method,image weights are assigned,and the image leader is selected.In model training and prediction,the transfer learning of the Inception-v3 model is introduced into image recognition of fraudulent websites.Using selected image leaders to train the model,multiple types of fraudulent websites are identified with high accuracy.The experiment proves that this model has a superior accuracy in recognizing images on fraudulent websites compared to other current models.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2222004)。
文摘The recharged zinc-air battery(ZAB) has drawn significant attention owing to increasing requirement for energy conversion and storage devices.Fabricating the efficient bifunctional oxygen catalyst using a convenient strategy is vitally important for the rechargeable ZAB.In this study,the bimetallic ZIFs-containing electrospun(ES) carbon nanofibers membrane with hierarchically porous structure was prepared by coaxial electrospinning and carbonization process,which was expected to be a bifunctional electrocatalyst for ZABs.Owing to the formed dual single-atomic sites of Co-N_(4) and Zn-N_(4),the obtained ES-Co/ZnCNZIFexhibited the preferable performance toward oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) with E1/2of 0.857 V and JLof 5.52 mA cm^(-2),which were more than Pt/C.Meanwhile,it exhibited a marked oxygen evolution reaction(OER) property with overpotential of 462 mV due to the agglomerated metallic Co nanoparticles.Furthermore,the ZAB based on the ES-Co/Zn-CNZIFcarbon nanofibers membranes delivered peak power density of 215 mW cm^(-2),specific capacity of 802.6 mA h g^(-1),and exceptional cycling stability,far larger than Pt/C+RuO_(2)-based ZABs.A solid-state ZAB based on ES-Co/Zn-CNZIFshowed better flexibility and stability with different bending angles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31701497 and 31601371)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20160600 and BK20180312),the Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources(JSPKLB201801 and JSPKLB201832).
文摘Stevia(Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni)is well known for its very sweet steviol glycosides(SGs)consisting of a common tetracyclic diterpenoid steviol backbone and a variable glycone.Steviol glycosides are 150–300 times sweeter than sucrose and are used as natural zero-calorie sweeteners.However,the most promising compounds are biosynthesized in small amounts.Based on Illumina,PacBio,and Hi-C sequencing,we constructed a chromosome-level assembly of Stevia covering 1416 Mb with a contig N50 value of 616.85 kb and a scaffold N50 value of 106.55 Mb.More than four-fifths of the Stevia genome consisted of repetitive elements.We annotated 44,143 high-confidence protein-coding genes in the high-quality genome.Genome evolution analysis suggested that Stevia and sunflower diverged~29.4 million years ago(Mya),shortly after the whole-genome duplication(WGD)event(WGD-2,~32.1 Mya)that occurred in their common ancestor.Comparative genomic analysis revealed that the expanded genes in Stevia were mainly enriched for biosynthesis of specialized metabolites,especially biosynthesis of terpenoid backbones,and for further oxidation and glycosylation of these compounds.We further identified all candidate genes involved in SG biosynthesis.Collectively,our current findings on the Stevia reference genome will be very helpful for dissecting the evolutionary history of Stevia and for discovering novel genes contributing to SG biosynthesis and other important agronomic traits in future breeding programs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22105058,52272163)Hebei(China)Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.B2021208014,B2021208073)+1 种基金Key R&D Program of Hebei(Grant No.20311501D,216Z1201G)Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(2021GY-217).
文摘Covalent organic framework(COF)film with highly exposed active sites is considered as the promising flexible selfsupported electrode for in-plane microsupercapacitor(MSC).Superlattice configuration assembled alternately by different nanofilms based on van der Waals force can integrate the advantages of each isolated layer to exhibit unexpected performances as MSC film electrodes,which may be a novel option to ensure energy output.Herein,a mesoporous free-standing A-COF nanofilm(pore size is 3.9 nm,averaged thickness is 4.1 nm)with imine bond linkage and a microporous B-COF nanofilm(pore size is 1.5 nm,averaged thickness is 9.3 nm)withβ-keto-enamine-linkages are prepared,and for the first time,we assembly the two lattice matching films into sandwich-type superlattices via layer-by-layer transfer,in which ABA–COF superlattice stacking into a“nano-hourglass”steric configuration that can accelerate the dynamic charge transportation/accumulation and promote the sufficient redox reactions to energy storage.The fabricated flexible MSC–ABA–COF exhibits the highest intrinsic CV of 927.9 F cm^(−3) at 10 mV s^(−1) than reported two-dimensional alloy,graphite-like carbon and undoped COF-based MSC devices so far,and shows a bending-resistant energy density of 63.2 mWh cm^(−3) even after high-angle and repeat arbitrary bending from 0 to 180°.This work provides a feasible way to meet the demand for future miniaturization and wearable electronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32070709,32270771,and U21A20197)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2019YFA0802202)the Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project(also known as the111 Project)(Nos.B13026).
文摘Cytokinesis is required for faithful division of cytoplasmic components and duplicated nuclei into two daughter cells.Midbody,a protein-dense organelle that forms at the intercellular bridge,is indispensable for success-ful cytokinesis.However,the regulatory mechanism of cytokinesis at the midbody still remains elusive.Here,we unveil a critical role for NudC-like protein 2(NudCL2),a co-chaperone of heat shock protein 90(Hsp90),in cytokinesis regulation by stabilizing regulator of chromosome condensation 2(RCC2)at the midbody in mam-malian cells.NudCL2 localizes at the midbody,and its downregulation results in cytokinesis failure,multinu-cleation,and midbody disorganization.Using iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomic analysis,we find that RCC2 levels are decreased in NudCL2 knockout(KO)cells.Moreover,Hsp90 forms a complex with NudCL2 to stabilize RCC2,which is essential for cytokinesis.RCC2 depletion mirrors phenotypes observed in NudCL2-downregulated cells.Importantly,ectopic expression of RCC2 rescues the cytokinesis defects induced by NudCL2 deletion,but not vice versa.Together,our data reveal the significance of the NudCL2/Hsp90/RCC2 pathway in cytokinesis at the midbody.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51571043)National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2016YFB0301101)+1 种基金International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (Grant No. 2014DFG52810)Ph.D. Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 20130191110018)
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Y-Zr-x Nd alloys with 0–2.63 wt% Nd were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile testing test. Results indicated that more Mg;Y;particles and Mg;Nd;Y（β） phases were dispersed in the matrix when Nd content increased from 0 wt% to 2.63 wt% in the extruded alloys.Consequently, the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization and the volume fraction of recrystallized grains were promoted obviously. The average grain size can be refined in the range of 4.6–1.3 μm after the addition of 2.63 wt% Nd. The tensile strength of extruded alloys increased with increasing Nd content, and elongation exhibited an opposite change tendency. The extruded alloy sheet with 1.01 wt% Nd demonstrates optimal combination of strength and plasticity, i.e., the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength,and elongation were 273 MPa, 214 MPa, and 24.2%, respectively. Variations in mechanical properties are discussed on the basis of microstructure observations.
基金The financial support coming from New Jersey Institute of Technology(NJIT)startup funding,New Jersey Health Foundation(PC102-17&PC25-18)NSF Innovation Corps(1723667)program is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Bone self-healing is limited and generally requires external intervention to augment bone repair and regeneration.While traditional methods for repairing bone defects such as autografts,allografts,and xenografts have been widely used,they all have corresponding disadvantages,thus limiting their clinical use.Despite the development of a variety of biomaterials,including metal implants,calcium phosphate cements(CPC),hydroxyapatite,etc.,the desired therapeutic effect is not fully achieved.Currently,polymeric scaffolds,particularly hydrogels,are of interest and their unique configurations and tunable physicochemical properties have been extensively studied.This review will focus on the applications of various cutting-edge bioactive hydrogels systems in bone regeneration,as well as their advantages and limitations.We will examine the composition and defects of the bone,discuss the current biomaterials for bone regeneration,and classify recently developed polymeric materials for hydrogel synthesis.We will also elaborate on the properties of desirable hydrogels as well as the fabrication techniques and different delivery strategies.Finally,the existing challenges,considerations,and the future prospective of hydrogels in bone regeneration will be outlined.
基金X.Zhang acknowledges the financial support from the Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(project number ZH2018ZDA36(19X190020006))Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scientific and Technological Innovation Funds(2019TPA10)the Foundation of National Facility for Translational Medicine(Shanghai)(TMSK-2020-008).
文摘Prolonged,intense inflammation and excessive oxidative stress hinder diabetic wounds from healing normally,leading to disorders downstream including the postponement of re-epithelialization and extracellular matrix(ECM)formation.Herein,we report a hyaluronic acid(HA)and chitosan based hydrogel(OHA-CMC)with inherent antibacterial and hemostatic activities fabricated via Schiff base reaction.By encapsulating nanotechnologically-modified curcumin(CNP)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)into the hydrogel,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF exhibited extraordinary antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and migration-promoting effects in vitro.Meanwhile,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF presented on-demand drug release in synchrony with the phases of the wound healing process.Specifically,curcumin was rapidly and constantly released to alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress in the early phase of wound healing,while a more gradual and sustained release of EGF supported late proliferation and ECM remodeling.In a diabetic full-thickness skin defect model,OHA-CMC/CNP/EGF dramatically improved wound healing with ideal re-epithelialization,granulation tissue formation,and skin appendage regeneration,highlighting the enormous therapeutic potential this biomaterial holds as a diabetic wound dressing.
文摘The encapsulation of stem cells in a hydrogel substrate provides a promising future in biomedical applications.However,communications between hydrogels and stem cells is complicated;various factors such as porosity,different polymer types,stiffness,compatibility and degradation will lead to stem cell survival or death.Hydrogels mimic the three-dimensional extracellular matrix to provide a friendly environment for stem cells.On the other hand,stem cells can sense the surroundings to make the next progression,stretching out,proliferating or just to remain.As such,understanding the correlation between stem cells and hydrogels is crucial.In this Review,we first discuss the varying types of the hydrogels and stem cells,which are most commonly used in the biomedical fields and further investigate how hydrogels interact with stem cells from the perspective of their biomedical application,while providing insights into the design and development of hydrogels for drug delivery,tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purpose.In addition,we compare the results such as stiffness,degradation time and pore size as well as peptide types of hydrogels from respected journals.We also discussed most recently magnificent materials and their effects to regulate stem cell fate.
基金funded by the Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(project number ZH2018ZDA36(19X190020006))Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scientific and Technological Innovation Funds(2019TPA10)+1 种基金the Foundation of National Facility for Translational Medicine(Shanghai)(TMSK-2020-008).X.X.acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation(2001606)the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation Award.We greatly thank Xiyun Yan(Institute of Biophysics,CAS)for her generous gift of the pET-HFn plasmid.We also thank Kelong Fan(Institute of Biophysics,CAS)for his professional suggestions on protein purification.
文摘Immunotherapy is emerging as a powerful tool for combating many human diseases.However,the application of this life-saving treatment in serious brain diseases,including glioma,is greatly restricted.The major obstacle is the lack of effective technologies for transporting therapeutic agents across the blood-brain barrier(BBB)and achieving targeted delivery to specific cells once across the BBB.Ferritin,an iron storage protein,traverses the BBB via receptor-mediated transcytosis by binding to transferrin receptor 1(TfR1)overexpressed on BBB endothelial cells.Here,we developed bioengineered ferritin nanoparticles as drug delivery carriers that enable the targeted delivery of a small-molecule immunomodulator to achieve enhanced immunotherapeutic efficacy in an orthotopic glioma-bearing mouse model.We fused different glioma-targeting moieties on self-assembled ferritin nanoparticles via genetic engineering,and RGE fusion protein nanoparticles(RGE-HFn NPs)were identified as the best candidate.Furthermore,RGE-HFn NPs encapsulating a stimulator of interferon genes(STING)agonist(SR717@RGE-HFn NPs)maintained stable self-assembled structure and targeting properties even after traversing the BBB.In the glioma-bearing mouse model,SR717@RGE-HFn NPs elicited a potent local innate immune response in the tumor microenvironment,resulting in significant tumor growth inhibition and prolonged survival.Overall,this biomimetic brain delivery platform offers new opportunities to overcome the BBB and provides a promising approach for brain drug delivery and immunotherapy in patients with glioma.
文摘Hydrogels have emerged as three-dimensional biomaterials with potential biomedical applications in numerous fields including drug delivery and tissue engineering.They have particularly garnered great interest from researchers due to their excellent biocompatibility,ability to encapsulate,protect,and deliver bioactive therapeutics,capacity for sustained release,and their ability to act as implantable scaffolds and support tissue regeneration.This special issue,consisting of eight papers,addresses some of the greatest challenges in hydrogel technology and showcases its capabilities,focusing on the applications of hydrogels in bone regeneration[1][2],stem cell therapy[3],hemostasis[4],stroke[5],cancer treatments[6][7],and biological activities in general[8].
