Mechanotransduction is a fundamental ability that allows living organisms to receive and respond to physical signals from both the external and internal environments.The mechanotransduction process requires a range of...Mechanotransduction is a fundamental ability that allows living organisms to receive and respond to physical signals from both the external and internal environments.The mechanotransduction process requires a range of special proteins termed mechanotransducers to convert mechanical forces into biochemical signals in cells.The Piezo proteins are mechanically activated nonselective cation channels and the largest plasma membrane ion channels reported thus far.The regulation of two family members,Piezol and Piezo2#has been reported to have essential functions in mechanosensation and transduction in different organs and tissues.Recently,the predominant contributions of the Piezo family were reported to occur in the skeletal system,especially in bone development and mechano-stimulated bone homeostasis.Here we review current studies focused on the tissue-specific functions of Piezol and Piezo2 in various backgrounds with special highlights on their importance in regulating skeletal cell mechanotransduction.In this review,we emphasize the diverse functions of Piezol and Piezo2 and related signaling pathways in osteoblast lineage cells and chondrocytes.We also summarize our current understanding of Piezo channel structures and the key findings about PIEZO gene mutations in human diseases.展开更多
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a common bone metabolic disorder characterized by deterioration of the bone microarchitecture,leading to an increased risk of fractures.Recently,circular RNAs(circ RNAs)have been demonst...Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a common bone metabolic disorder characterized by deterioration of the bone microarchitecture,leading to an increased risk of fractures.Recently,circular RNAs(circ RNAs)have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating bone metabolism.However,the underlying functions of circ RNAs in bone metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis remain obscure.Here,we report that circ Stag1 is a critical osteoporosis-related circ RNA that shows significantly downregulated expression in osteoporotic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)and clinical bone tissue samples from patients with osteoporosis.Overexpression of circ Stag1 significantly promoted the osteogenic capability of BMSCs.Mechanistically,we found that circ Stag1 interacts with human antigen R(Hu R),an RNA-binding protein,and promotes the translocation of Hu R into the cytoplasm.A high cytoplasmic level of Hu R led to the activation of the Wnt signaling pathway by stabilizing and enhancing low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5/6(Lrp5/6)andβ-catenin expression,thereby stimulating the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.Furthermore,overexpression of circ Stag1 in vivo by circ Stag1-loaded adeno-associated virus(circ Stag1-AAV)promoted new bone formation,thereby preventing bone loss in ovariectomized rats.Collectively,we show that circ Stag1 plays a pivotal role in promoting the regeneration of bone tissue via Hu R/Wnt signaling,which may provide new strategies to prevent bone metabolic disorders such as postmenopausal osteoporosis.展开更多
A modified electrolyte (CH3COOH-HClO4-A-B) for electropolishing (EP) of NiTi was presented for improving the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the alloy. Using the proposed parameters, a homogeneous and...A modified electrolyte (CH3COOH-HClO4-A-B) for electropolishing (EP) of NiTi was presented for improving the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the alloy. Using the proposed parameters, a homogeneous and uniform surface was obtained. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed that the surface roughness (Ra) for EP sample (23.21 nm) was close to mechanical polishing (MP) sample (19.36 nm). Analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) showed that Ti/Ni ratio increased from 3.1 for MP sample to 27.6 for EP sample. Measurements using potentiodynamic polarization in Hanks' solution showed that no pitting occurred for EP sample even though the applied potential increased up to 1500 mV (vs SCE), while the MP sample was broken down at 650 mV. The present study indicates that electropolishing NiTi with this modified electrolyte contributes to the improved biocompatibility of NiTi.展开更多
China’s recently announced directive on tackling climate change,namely,to reach carbon peak by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060,has led to an unprecedented nationwide response among the academia and indu...China’s recently announced directive on tackling climate change,namely,to reach carbon peak by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060,has led to an unprecedented nationwide response among the academia and industry.Under such a directive,a rapid increase in the grid penetration rate of solar in the near future can be fully anticipated.Although solar radiation is an atmospheric process,its utilization,as to produce electricity,has hitherto been handled by engineers.In that,it is thought important to bridge the two fields,atmospheric sciences and solar engineering,for the common good of carbon neutrality.In thisüberreview,all major aspects pertaining to solar resource assessment and forecasting are discussed in brief.Given the size of the topic at hand,instead of presenting technical details,which would be overly lengthy and repetitive,the overarching goal of this review is to comprehensively compile a catalog of some recent,and some not so recent,review papers,so that the interested readers can explore the details on their own.展开更多
A novel sprayable adhesive is established(ZnMet-PF127)by the combination of a thermosensitive hydrogel(Pluronic F127,PF127)and a coordination complex of zinc and metformin(ZnMet).Here we demonstrate that ZnMet-PF127 p...A novel sprayable adhesive is established(ZnMet-PF127)by the combination of a thermosensitive hydrogel(Pluronic F127,PF127)and a coordination complex of zinc and metformin(ZnMet).Here we demonstrate that ZnMet-PF127 potently promotes the healing of traumatic skin defect and burn skin injury by promoting cell proliferation,angiogenesis,collagen formation.Furthermore,we find that ZnMet could inhibit reactive oxygen species(ROS)production through activation of autophagy,thereby protecting cell from oxidative stress induced damage and promoting healing of skin wound.ZnMet complex exerts better effects on promoting skin wound healing than ZnCl2 or metformin alone.ZnMet complex also displays excellent antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli,which could reduce the incidence of skin wound infections.Collectively,we demonstrate that sprayable PF127 could be used as a new drug delivery system for treatment of skin injury.The advantages of this sprayable system are obvious:(1)It is convenient to use;(2)The hydrogel can cover irregular skin defect sites evenly in a liquid state.In combination with this system,we establish a novel sprayable adhesive(ZnMet-PF127)and demonstrate that it is a potential clinical treatment for traumatic skin defect and burn skin injury.展开更多
Osteoporosis(OP)is a systemic skeletal disease that primarily affects the elderly population,which greatly increases the risk of fractures.Here we report that Kindlin-2 expression in adipose tissue increases during ag...Osteoporosis(OP)is a systemic skeletal disease that primarily affects the elderly population,which greatly increases the risk of fractures.Here we report that Kindlin-2 expression in adipose tissue increases during aging and high-fat diet fed and is accompanied by decreased bone mass.Kindlin-2 specific deletion(K2KO)controlled by Adipoq-Cre mice or adipose tissue-targeting AAV(AAV-Rec2-CasRx-sgK2)significantly increases bone mass.Mechanistically,Kindlin-2 promotes peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ)activation and downstream fatty acid binding protein 4(FABP4)expression through stabilizing fatty acid synthase(FAS),and increased FABP4 inhibits insulin expression and decreases bone mass.Kindlin-2 inhibition results in accelerated FAS degradation,decreased PPARγactivation and FABP4 expression,and therefore increased insulin expression and bone mass.Interestingly,we find that FABP4 is increased while insulin is decreased in serum of OP patients.Increased FABP4 expression through PPARγactivation by rosiglitazone reverses the high bone mass phenotype of K2KO mice.Inhibition of FAS by C75 phenocopies the high bone mass phenotype of K2KO mice.Collectively,our study establishes a novel Kindlin-2/FAS/PPARγ/FABP4/insulin axis in adipose tissue modulating bone mass and strongly indicates that FAS and Kindlin-2 are new potential targets and C75 or AAV-Rec2-CasRx-sgK2 treatment are potential strategies for OP treatment.展开更多
Poly(ethylene glycol) monoacrylate (PEGMA) is grafted onto polycarbonateurethane (PCU) surface via ultraviolet initiated photopolymerization. The hydroxyl groups of poly(PEGMA) on the surface react with one NC...Poly(ethylene glycol) monoacrylate (PEGMA) is grafted onto polycarbonateurethane (PCU) surface via ultraviolet initiated photopolymerization. The hydroxyl groups of poly(PEGMA) on the surface react with one NCO group of isophorone diisocyanate (IPD1) and another NCO group of IPDI is then hydrolyzed to form amino terminal group, which is further grafted with phosphorylcholine glyceraldehyde to establish a biocompatible hydrophilic structure on the surface. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm the successful grafting of both PEG and phosphorylcholine functional groups on the surface. The decrease of the water contact angle for the modified film is caused by synergic effect of PEG and phosphorylcholine, which both have the high hydrophilicity. Furthermore, the number of platelets adhered is relative low on the synergetically modified PCU film compared with the PCU film modified only by poly(PEGMA). Our synergic modification method using both PEG and phosphorylcho- line may be applied in surface modification of bloodcontacting biomaterials and some relevant devices.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China Grant(2019YFA0906004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China Grants(81991513,82022047,81630066,81870532,81972100)+2 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Council Grant(2017B030301018)the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipal Government Grants(JCYJ20180302174117738,JCYJ20180302174246105,KQJSCX20180319114434843,JSGG20180503182321166)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M651641).
文摘Mechanotransduction is a fundamental ability that allows living organisms to receive and respond to physical signals from both the external and internal environments.The mechanotransduction process requires a range of special proteins termed mechanotransducers to convert mechanical forces into biochemical signals in cells.The Piezo proteins are mechanically activated nonselective cation channels and the largest plasma membrane ion channels reported thus far.The regulation of two family members,Piezol and Piezo2#has been reported to have essential functions in mechanosensation and transduction in different organs and tissues.Recently,the predominant contributions of the Piezo family were reported to occur in the skeletal system,especially in bone development and mechano-stimulated bone homeostasis.Here we review current studies focused on the tissue-specific functions of Piezol and Piezo2 in various backgrounds with special highlights on their importance in regulating skeletal cell mechanotransduction.In this review,we emphasize the diverse functions of Piezol and Piezo2 and related signaling pathways in osteoblast lineage cells and chondrocytes.We also summarize our current understanding of Piezo channel structures and the key findings about PIEZO gene mutations in human diseases.
基金The Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Innovation Committee Project(JCYJ20190806160407178,JCYJ20180305164544288,JSGG20180504170427135,SGLH20180625141602256,JCYJ20180305164659637)the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Tissue Reconstruction and Function Restoration(ZDSYS20200811143752005)supported this work。
文摘Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a common bone metabolic disorder characterized by deterioration of the bone microarchitecture,leading to an increased risk of fractures.Recently,circular RNAs(circ RNAs)have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating bone metabolism.However,the underlying functions of circ RNAs in bone metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis remain obscure.Here,we report that circ Stag1 is a critical osteoporosis-related circ RNA that shows significantly downregulated expression in osteoporotic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)and clinical bone tissue samples from patients with osteoporosis.Overexpression of circ Stag1 significantly promoted the osteogenic capability of BMSCs.Mechanistically,we found that circ Stag1 interacts with human antigen R(Hu R),an RNA-binding protein,and promotes the translocation of Hu R into the cytoplasm.A high cytoplasmic level of Hu R led to the activation of the Wnt signaling pathway by stabilizing and enhancing low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5/6(Lrp5/6)andβ-catenin expression,thereby stimulating the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.Furthermore,overexpression of circ Stag1 in vivo by circ Stag1-loaded adeno-associated virus(circ Stag1-AAV)promoted new bone formation,thereby preventing bone loss in ovariectomized rats.Collectively,we show that circ Stag1 plays a pivotal role in promoting the regeneration of bone tissue via Hu R/Wnt signaling,which may provide new strategies to prevent bone metabolic disorders such as postmenopausal osteoporosis.
文摘A modified electrolyte (CH3COOH-HClO4-A-B) for electropolishing (EP) of NiTi was presented for improving the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the alloy. Using the proposed parameters, a homogeneous and uniform surface was obtained. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed that the surface roughness (Ra) for EP sample (23.21 nm) was close to mechanical polishing (MP) sample (19.36 nm). Analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) showed that Ti/Ni ratio increased from 3.1 for MP sample to 27.6 for EP sample. Measurements using potentiodynamic polarization in Hanks' solution showed that no pitting occurred for EP sample even though the applied potential increased up to 1500 mV (vs SCE), while the MP sample was broken down at 650 mV. The present study indicates that electropolishing NiTi with this modified electrolyte contributes to the improved biocompatibility of NiTi.
文摘China’s recently announced directive on tackling climate change,namely,to reach carbon peak by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060,has led to an unprecedented nationwide response among the academia and industry.Under such a directive,a rapid increase in the grid penetration rate of solar in the near future can be fully anticipated.Although solar radiation is an atmospheric process,its utilization,as to produce electricity,has hitherto been handled by engineers.In that,it is thought important to bridge the two fields,atmospheric sciences and solar engineering,for the common good of carbon neutrality.In thisüberreview,all major aspects pertaining to solar resource assessment and forecasting are discussed in brief.Given the size of the topic at hand,instead of presenting technical details,which would be overly lengthy and repetitive,the overarching goal of this review is to comprehensively compile a catalog of some recent,and some not so recent,review papers,so that the interested readers can explore the details on their own.
基金supported,in part,by the National Key Research and Development Program of China Grants(2019YFA0906001)National Natural Science Foundation of China Grants(82022047,81972100)Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Council Grant(2017B030301018).
文摘A novel sprayable adhesive is established(ZnMet-PF127)by the combination of a thermosensitive hydrogel(Pluronic F127,PF127)and a coordination complex of zinc and metformin(ZnMet).Here we demonstrate that ZnMet-PF127 potently promotes the healing of traumatic skin defect and burn skin injury by promoting cell proliferation,angiogenesis,collagen formation.Furthermore,we find that ZnMet could inhibit reactive oxygen species(ROS)production through activation of autophagy,thereby protecting cell from oxidative stress induced damage and promoting healing of skin wound.ZnMet complex exerts better effects on promoting skin wound healing than ZnCl2 or metformin alone.ZnMet complex also displays excellent antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli,which could reduce the incidence of skin wound infections.Collectively,we demonstrate that sprayable PF127 could be used as a new drug delivery system for treatment of skin injury.The advantages of this sprayable system are obvious:(1)It is convenient to use;(2)The hydrogel can cover irregular skin defect sites evenly in a liquid state.In combination with this system,we establish a novel sprayable adhesive(ZnMet-PF127)and demonstrate that it is a potential clinical treatment for traumatic skin defect and burn skin injury.
基金partially came from National Natural Science Foundation of China Grants (82022047 and 81972100)the National Key Research and Development Program of China Grants (2019YFA0906001)Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Council Grant (2017B030301018,China)。
文摘Osteoporosis(OP)is a systemic skeletal disease that primarily affects the elderly population,which greatly increases the risk of fractures.Here we report that Kindlin-2 expression in adipose tissue increases during aging and high-fat diet fed and is accompanied by decreased bone mass.Kindlin-2 specific deletion(K2KO)controlled by Adipoq-Cre mice or adipose tissue-targeting AAV(AAV-Rec2-CasRx-sgK2)significantly increases bone mass.Mechanistically,Kindlin-2 promotes peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ)activation and downstream fatty acid binding protein 4(FABP4)expression through stabilizing fatty acid synthase(FAS),and increased FABP4 inhibits insulin expression and decreases bone mass.Kindlin-2 inhibition results in accelerated FAS degradation,decreased PPARγactivation and FABP4 expression,and therefore increased insulin expression and bone mass.Interestingly,we find that FABP4 is increased while insulin is decreased in serum of OP patients.Increased FABP4 expression through PPARγactivation by rosiglitazone reverses the high bone mass phenotype of K2KO mice.Inhibition of FAS by C75 phenocopies the high bone mass phenotype of K2KO mice.Collectively,our study establishes a novel Kindlin-2/FAS/PPARγ/FABP4/insulin axis in adipose tissue modulating bone mass and strongly indicates that FAS and Kindlin-2 are new potential targets and C75 or AAV-Rec2-CasRx-sgK2 treatment are potential strategies for OP treatment.
基金Acknowledgements This work has been financially supported by Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grants No. 2013DFG52040 and 2008DFA51170), National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31370969), and Ph.D. PrograFns Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (No. 20120032110073).
文摘Poly(ethylene glycol) monoacrylate (PEGMA) is grafted onto polycarbonateurethane (PCU) surface via ultraviolet initiated photopolymerization. The hydroxyl groups of poly(PEGMA) on the surface react with one NCO group of isophorone diisocyanate (IPD1) and another NCO group of IPDI is then hydrolyzed to form amino terminal group, which is further grafted with phosphorylcholine glyceraldehyde to establish a biocompatible hydrophilic structure on the surface. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm the successful grafting of both PEG and phosphorylcholine functional groups on the surface. The decrease of the water contact angle for the modified film is caused by synergic effect of PEG and phosphorylcholine, which both have the high hydrophilicity. Furthermore, the number of platelets adhered is relative low on the synergetically modified PCU film compared with the PCU film modified only by poly(PEGMA). Our synergic modification method using both PEG and phosphorylcho- line may be applied in surface modification of bloodcontacting biomaterials and some relevant devices.