β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT在绝经后女性骨质疏松性骨折风险评估中的应用

目的探讨β胶原特殊序列(β-crosslaps,β-CTX)、总1型胶原氨基端延长肽(t-P1NP)及N端中段骨钙素(N-MID-OT)在绝经后女性骨质疏松性骨折风险评估中的应用价值。方法回顾性分析2020年2月至2022年12月解放军总医院第六医学中心收治的102例绝经后骨质疏松(postmenopausal osteoporosis,PMOP)患者的临床资料,将其作为研究组,并根据是否发生骨折将其分为PMOP骨折组(39例)与PMOP未骨折组(63例),另选100名健康体检者作为对照组。记录所有研究对象的β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT水平并进行比较,用ROC曲线评价β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT在绝经后女性骨质疏松性骨折风险评估中的应用价值。结果研究组的平均体重、体质量指数、股骨颈骨密度(bone mineral density,BMD)、左髋总和BMD及L 1~4总和BMD均明显低于对照组(P<0.05);而两组研究对象的平均年龄、平均身高及绝经年龄等比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。研究组的β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT均明显高于对照组(t值依次为12.688、37.430、26.599,P<0.05)。β-CTX+t-P1NP+N-MID-OT联合检测用于预测PMOP的AUC值为0.978,敏感度为98.04%,特异度为97.00%,表明β-CTX+t-P1NP+N-MID-OT三指标联合检测用于预测PMOP的效能更高。PMOP骨折组的β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT均明显高于PMOP未骨折组(t值依次为6.078、16.363、12.227,P<0.05)。β-CTX+t-P1NP+N-MID-OT联合检测用于评估PMOP骨折风险的AUC值为0.939,敏感度为94.87%,特异度为95.24%,表明β-CTX+t-P1NP+N-MID-OT联合检测用于评估PMOP骨折风险的效能更高。结论PMOP患者β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT水平均明显升高,而PMOP骨折患者β-CTX、t-P1NP及N-MID-OT水平升高更为明显,且β-CTX+t-P1NP+N-MID-OT联合检测可显著提高对PMOP预测及骨折风险评估效能,值得借鉴。

从“数量名+NP”话题句看话题和述题的复杂依存关系

汉语“数量名+NP”在特定语境中可作话题,被赋予定指理解,但同时也凸显数量特征,是有标记话题。该结构要求述题须表达数量特征,但受句子体特征和语用因素影响其内部也有细微差别。“数量名”话题自身的特征与“话题—述题”的陈述关系决定结构对述题的要求,而述题的构造和语义也有助于话题指称类型的理解,二者相互依存。

慢性心力衰竭患者血清Ⅲ型前胶原氨基末端前肽、高迁移率族蛋白B1、NT-proBNP的表达及临床意义

目的:检测慢性心力衰竭(CHF)患者血清Ⅲ型前胶原氨基末端前肽(N-terminal peptide of typeⅢprocollagen,PⅢNP)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group box-1,HMGB1)的表达水平,探讨二者与左室射血分数(LVEF)的相关性以及对CHF的诊断价值。方法:收集2021年12月至2022年11月期间于佳木斯大学附属第一医院心内科住院治疗的慢性心力衰竭患者90例为实验组,按照LVEF将其分为HFrEF组(n=33)、HFmrEF组(n=27)和HFpEF组(n=30)。此外选取排除心功能不全诊断的同期住院患者30例为对照组。对比各组患者血清中氨基末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、PⅢNP、HMGB1水平的差异,分析PⅢNP、HMGB1水平与心功能指标的相关性,并借助ROC曲线评估NT-proBNP、HMGB1、PⅢNP单独以及联合应用对不同表型CHF患者的诊断价值。结果:HFrEF组PⅢNP、HMGB1及NT-proBNP水平均高于HFpEF组和对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。PⅢNP与HMGB1呈正相关(P<0.05);PⅢNP、HMGB1均与NT-proBNP、LVEDD呈正相关,与LVEF呈明显负相关(P<0.05);HMGB1与LAD呈正相关(P<0.05),PⅢNP与LAD无明显相关性(P>0.05)。血清NT-proBNP、HMGB1、PⅢNP水平诊断HFrEF患者的AUC分别为0.867、0.871、0.779;诊断HFmrEF患者的AUC分别为0.840、0.804、0.760;诊断HFpEF患者的AUC分别为0.851、0.728、0.769。多生物标志物模型NT-proBNP+PⅢNP、NT-proBNP+HMGB1、NT-proBNP+PⅢNP+HMGB1诊断HFrEF患者的AUC分别为0.887、0.954、0.954;诊断HFmrEF患者的AUC分别为0.942、0.937、0.951;诊断HFpEF患者的AUC分别为0.904、0.910、0.914。结论:CHF患者血清PⅢNP、HMGB1明显升高,并且,CHF患者血清PⅢNP、HMGB1水平与心脏功能指标具有良好的相关性,说明PⅢNP、HMGB1可反映疾病的严重程度。PⅢNP、HMGB1对各表型CHF患者均具有诊断价值,并且,多生物标志物联合检测能提高对CHF患者诊断的敏感性。

“NP了”句式新解:状态变化的视角

不同于以“词类”和“构式”为中心的思路,语义上“NP了”编码了一种内因状态变化,表示事物在不受外力作用下发生了性状的改变,而名词转动词则表示某种动作或行为,编码了一种活动,这是两者的本质区别。立足于宏事件及其概念结构,“NP了”呈现出“动态激活”“突显背景”“隐含转变”和“话题焦点”等形义特性。此外,基于“状态变化”的概念延伸,“NP了”中“NP”的“多样性”“推移性”“系列性”和“否定性”等问题均可获得统一解释。

Exploring the nano-fungicidal efficacy of green synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles(MgO NPs)on the development,physiology,and infection of carrot(Daucus carota L.)with Alternaria leaf blight(ALB):Molecular docking

In this research,green synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles(MgO NPs)from lemon fruit extracts and their fungicidal potential was evaluated against Alternaria dauci infection on carrot(Daucus carota L.)under greenhouse conditions.The scanning and transmission electron microscopy(SEM and TEM)and ultra-violet(UV)visible spectroscopy were used to validate and characterize MgO NPs.The crystalline nature of MgONPs was determined using selected area electron diffraction(SAED).MgO NPs triggered substantial antifungal activity against A.dauci when exposed to 50 and 100 mg L^(–1)concentrations but the higher antifungal potential was noticed in 100 mg L^(–1)under invitro conditions.In fungal inoculated plants,a marked decrease in growth,photosynthetic pigments,and an increase in phenol,proline contents,and defense-related enzymes of carrot were seen over control(distilled water).However,foliar application of MgO NPs at 50 and 100 mg L^(–1)resulted in significant improvement of plant growth,photosynthetic pigments,phenol and proline contents,and defense enzymes activity of carrots with and without A.dauci infection.Spraying of MgO NPs at 100 mg L^(–1)had more plant length(17.11%),shoot dry weight(34.38%),plant fresh weight(20.46%),and root dry weight(49.09%)in carrots when challenged with A.dauci over inoculated control.The leaf blight indices and percent disease severity were also reduced in A.dauci inoculated plants when sprayed with MgO NPs.The non-bonding interactions of Alternaria genus protein with nanoparticles were studied using molecular docking.

Effect of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Growth and Biomass Accumulation in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

The use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO2) is gaining interest in agriculture because of their impact on many aspects of plant growth. The present study examines the effects of nTiO2 (5 nm and 10 nm) applied to seeds and the seedlings as a foliar application on various aspects of growth characteristics and biomass accumulation in lettuce (Lactuca sativa, cv. Grand Rapids). Application of 10 nm nTiO2 to seeds through imbibition resulted in a significant reduction in shoot biomass accumulation while 5 nm nTiO2 did not affect the biomass accumulation in lettuce. The application of 10 nm nTiO2 reduced the fresh shoot biomass accumulation by about 18% compared to the control plants. Other growth characteristics such as shoot dry biomass, root fresh and dry biomass, plant height, and leaf area were not affected by the application of both 5 nm and 10 nm nTiO2. In addition, foliar application of these nanoparticles to the lettuce seedlings did not have a significant effect on most of the growth parameters examined, and the increasing concentration ranging from 5 nm/L to 400 mg/L did not produce a consistent response in lettuce. Thus, nTiO2 application to lettuce seeds had a notable negative impact on shoot growth while foliar application did not have a significant effect on many plant growth characteristics. However, foliar applications produced some symptoms of toxicity to the foliage in the form of necrotic or chlorotic patches on the leaves, which were more pronounced with increasing concentrations of both 5 nm and 10 nm nTiO2. However, these symptoms were apparent at a concentration as low as 50 mg/L of nTiO2. Thus, foliar application of nTiO2 may not have a significant impact on many of the growth characteristics in lettuce, but it can result in foliar toxicity.

“好你个NP”的构式化语境

“好你个NP”的核心构式义是说话人对“你”所具有的NP属性进行主观评价。评价构式的产生语境不仅与构件和构式互动整合而成的句法组合语境相关,还有构式“使成”语境和“促成”语境的作用。“好你个NP”的负面评价义是高度规约化的解读,主要由“好一个NP”和“你个NP”共同“截搭”使成。同时,“好你个NP”的评价功能呈现层级变化,这既和构式的“促成”语境有关,主要包括从陌生人类推到熟人社会关系语境,以及从单向性开启评价标记扩展到多位序列的会话语境;也和说话人的评价立场密切相关,包括说话人对人或事的事理立场和言听双方的社会关系立场。

“有+VP的NP”与“有+NP+VP”的变换限制——兼论“有+NP+VP”的情态表达功能

“有+VP的NP”和“有+NP+VP”结构之间存在互相变换的可能性,不过,这种变换是有一定条件限制的。以“VP的NP”结构为切入点,通过分析自指和转指的“有+VP的NP”向“有+NP+VP”变换的语义限制条件,得出以下结论:“有(VP的NP)转指”都可以变换成“有+NP+VP”结构,对NP的语义没有严格的限制;同指性“有+(VP的NP)自指”均不能变换成“有+NP+VP”;限定性“有+(VP的NP)自指”结构中,只有由[+条件义][+附属义]特征的事件属性名词构成的“有+VP的NP”,才能完成结构变换。在这一基础上,探讨了这两种结构变换受限的原因,以及“有+NP+VP”结构的情态表达功能。

Chi-CpG NP的制备及其对rNMB0315蛋白的免疫效果

目的制备黏膜免疫佐剂Chi-CpG NP,并检测其对重组B群脑膜炎奈瑟菌0315蛋白(rNMB0315)的免疫效果。方法用壳聚糖纳米颗粒(Chi NP)包裹免疫刺激分子(CpG-ODN)合成Chi-CpG NP,随后检测其理化性质和安全性。将不同黏膜免疫佐剂与rNMB0315充分混合、吸附,滴鼻免疫雌性BALB/c小鼠,检测PBS组、rNMB0315组、rNMB0315+CpG组、rNMB0315+Chi NP组、rNMB0315+Chi-CpG NP组小鼠免疫42天后的体液免疫(IgG、IgG1、IgG2a、sIgA)、细胞免疫水平[白细胞介素(IL)-4、γ干扰素(IFN-γ)、IL-17A]、免疫保护效果以及血清体外杀菌活性。结果成功制备的Chi-CpG NP呈球形,大小均一,有较好的吸附性能和良好的安全性。小鼠免疫42天后,体液免疫和细胞免疫水平rNMB0315+Chi-NP组、rNMB0315+Chi-CpG NP组高于rNMB0315组(P<0.05);rNMB0315+Chi-CpG NP组高于rNMB0315+CpG组和rNMB0315+Chi-NP组(P<0.05)。致死剂量B群脑膜炎奈瑟菌攻击各组小鼠后,rNMB0315+Chi-CpG NP组小鼠存活率最高;血清体外杀菌抗体滴度为1∶4。结论成功制备了Chi-CpG NP。Chi-CpG NP能增强rNMB0315蛋白的免疫效果,提高小鼠的存活率。

MEL-A-ZnONPs的制备、表征及抗菌活性研究

为提高纳米氧化锌(zinc oxide nanoparticles,ZnONPs)的分散性和抗菌活性,该研究将绿色、无毒的A型甘露糖赤藓糖醇脂(mannosylerythritol lipids-A,MEL-A)用于ZnONPs的制备和修饰,并利用紫外可见光谱、X射线衍射、傅里叶红外光谱、纳米粒度、Zeta电位和透射电镜-能谱等方法进行表征。结果表明,MEL-A添加浓度为0.250 mmol/L时,制备出的0.250MEL-A-ZnONPs平均粒径及多分散系数(polydispersity index,PDI)值最小,分别为(78.25±27.26)nm和0.155,Zeta电位的绝对值达到最大,为-22.89 mV,且透射电镜形貌及分散性最好,显著优于未修饰的对照组(N-ZnONPs)。利用最小抑菌浓度(minimum inhibitory concentration,MIC)、最小杀菌浓度(minimum bactericidal concentration,MBC)、生长曲线、抑菌圈等实验评价ZnONPs的抗菌性能,发现N-ZnONPs和0.250MEL-A-ZnONPs对金黄色葡萄球菌的MIC均为12.0 mg/L,MBC分别为24.0 mg/L和16.0 mg/L,对大肠杆菌的MIC分别为24.0 mg/L和20.0 mg/L,MBC分别为32.0 mg/L和24.0 mg/L,表明MEL-A-ZnONPs对金黄色葡萄球菌具有更好的抗菌效果。

Heating of nanoparticles and their environment by laser radiation and applications

This review considers the fundamental dynamic processes involved in the laser heating of metal nanoparticles and their subsequent cooling.Of particular interest are the absorption of laser energy by nanoparticles,the heating of a single nanoparticle or an ensemble thereof,and the dissipation of the energy of nanoparticles due to heat exchange with the environment.The goal is to consider the dependences and values of the temperatures of the nanoparticles and the environment,their time scales,and other parameters that describe these processes.Experimental results and analytical studies on the heating of single metal nanoparticles by laser pulses are discussed,including the laser thresholds for initiating subsequent photothermal processes,how temperature influences the optical properties,and the heating of gold nanoparticles by laser pulses.Experimental studies of the heating of an ensemble of nanoparticles and the results of an analytical study of the heating of an ensemble of nanoparticles and the environment by laser radiation are considered.Nanothermometry methods for nanoparticles under laser heating are considered,including changes in the refractive indices of metals and spectral thermometry of optical scattering of nanoparticles,Raman spectroscopy,the thermal distortion of the refractive index of an environment heated by a nanoparticle,and thermochemical phase transitions in lipid bilayers surrounding a heated nanoparticle.Understanding the sequence of events after radiation absorption and their time scales underlies many applications of nanoparticles.The applicationfields for the laser heating of nanoparticles are reviewed,including thermochemical reactions and selective nanophotothermolysis initiated in the environment by laser-heated nanoparticles,thermal radiation emission by nanoparticles and laser-induced incandescence,electron and ion emission of heated nanoparticles,and optothermal chemical catalysis.Applications of the laser heating of nanoparticles in laser nanomedicine are of particular interest.Significant emphasis is given to the proposed analytical approaches to modeling and calculating the heating processes under the action of a laser pulse on metal nanoparticles,taking into account the temperature dependences of the parameters.The proposed models can be used to estimate the parameters of lasers and nanoparticles in the various applicationfields for the laser heating of nanoparticles.

Preparation and characterization of pH-responsive metal-polyphenol structure coated nanoparticles

In this paper,tannic acid(TA)and Fe~(3+)were added to form a layer of metal-polyphenol network structure on the surface of the nanoparticles which were fabricated by zein and carbon quantum dots(CQDs)encapsulating phlorotannins(PTN).pH-Responsive nanoparticles were prepared successfully(zein-PTN-CQDs-Fe-~Ⅲ).Further,the formation of composite nanoparticles was confirmed by a series of characterization methods.The zeta-potential and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy data proved that electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonding are dominant forces to form nanoparticles.The encapsulation efficiency(EE)revealed that metal-polyphenol network structure could improve the EE of PTN.Thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry experiment indicated the thermal stability of zein-PTN-CQDs-Fe~Ⅲnanoparticles increased because of metal-polyphenol network structure.The pH-responsive nanoparticles greatly increased the release rate of active substances and achieved targeted release.

Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Honeybees and Its Antibacterial Potential

Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are important pollinators of flowering plants and agricultural crops contributing annually to billions of dollars in revenues to crop production. Honeybees have an average lifespan between 8 weeks to 5 years. Dead honeybees are abundantly available in beehives and can be utilized as an alternative source to synthesize nanoparticles. In recent years, biologically synthesized nanoparticles have been preferred over their chemical counterparts. However, honeybee-based-green synthesis of nanoparticles has not been explored yet. Herein, we report the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from honeybees and its antibacterial activity. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles was monitored visually through a gradual change in color. Furthermore, the biosynthesized nanoparticles were confirmed and characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy. Scanning Electron Microscope was utilized to analyze the average size and morphologies of the biosynthesized nanoparticles. Subsequently, the antibacterial potential of the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles was tested against selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. It was found that a distinct color change from yellow to brown in the reaction solution suggested the formation of silver nanoparticles. The biosynthesized nanoparticles exhibited absorption maxima at 430 nm. The SEM analysis confirmed the spherical and cuboidal shape of the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles with a size range between 10 - 40 nm. Furthermore, the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles exhibited strong antimicrobial potential against tested Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria strains by aggregating on the cell surface. This study showcases the biomedical and agricultural applications of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from honeybee wings. .

信迪利单抗联合NP方案序贯治疗对肺癌患者总生存期的影响

目的探讨信迪利单抗联合NP方案序贯治疗对肺癌患者总生存期的影响。方法选取2021年9月~2023年1月收治的肺癌患者,采用随机数字表法筛选其中98例患者作为研究对象,将其分为两组,对照组(49例)采用NP方案序贯治疗,研究组(49例)在对照组的基础上联合信迪利单抗治疗,比较两组患者的免疫功能指标水平、肿瘤标志物水平和总生存期情况。结果治疗后,研究组患者的CD4^(+)、CD3^(+)及CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)水平较对照组更高(P<0.05);研究组患者的CEA、CYFRA21-1、CA125水平较对照组更低(P<0.05)。研究组患者的总生存率及总生存期较对照组更高(P<0.05)。结论信迪利单抗联合NP方案序贯治疗肺癌可有效延长患者生存期,使生存率得到提升,有效改善肿瘤标志物水平和免疫水平,提升生存质量。

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Orange and Lemon Peel Extract and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Properties

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extracts of orange and lemon peels, as a reducing agent, and silver nitrate salts as a source of silver ions is a promising field of research due to the versatility of biomedical applications of metal nanoparticles. In this paper, AgNPs were synthetized at different reaction parameters such as the type and concentration of the extracts, metal salt concentration, temperature, speed stirring, and pH. The antibacterial properties of the obtained silver nanoparticles against E. coli, as well as the physical and chemical characteristics of the synthesized silver nanoparticles, were investigated. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to confirm the formation of AgNPs. In addition to green biogenic synthesis, chemical synthesis of silver nanoparticles was also carried out. The optimal temperature for extraction was 65˚C, while for the synthesis of AgNPs was 35˚C. The synthesis is carried out in an acidic environment (pH = 4.7 orange and pH = 3.8 lemon), neutral (pH = 7) and alkaline (pH = 10), then for different concentrations of silver nitrate solution (0.5 mM - 1 mM), optimal time duration of the reaction was 60 min and optimal stirring speed rotation was 250 rpm on the magnetic stirrer. The physical properties of the synthesized silver nanoparticles (conductivity, density and refractive index) were also studied, and the passage of laser light through the obtained solution and distilled water was compared. Positive inhibitory effect on the growth of new Escherichia coli colonies have shown AgNPs synthesized at a basic pH value and at a 0.1 mM AgNO3 using orange or lemon peel extract, while for a 0.5 mM AgNO3 using lemon peel extract.

Eudragit®-PEG Nanoparticles: Physicochemical Characterization and Interfacial Tension Measurements

The objectives of this study are to understand the mechanisms involved in the stabilization of water/oil interfaces by polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) (Eudragit®). Eudragit L100 NPs of various sizes and Zeta potentials were studied and compared at a water/cyclohexane model interface using a droplet tensiometer (Tracker Teclis, Longessaigne, France). The progressive interfacial adsorption of the NPs in the aqueous phase was monitored by tensiometry. The model interface was maintained and observed in a drop tensiometer, analyzed via axisymmetric drop shape analysis (ADSA), to determine the interfacial properties. Given the direct relationship between the stability of Pickering emulsions (emulsions stabilized by solid nanoparticles) and the interfacial properties of these layers, different nanoparticle systems were compared. Specifically, Eudragit NPs of different sizes were examined. Moreover, the reduction of the Zeta potential with PEG-6000 induces partial aggregation of the NPs (referred to as NP flocs), significantly impacting the stability of the interfacial layer. Dynamic surface tension measurements indicate a significant decrease in interfacial tension with Eudragit® nanoparticles (NPs). This reduction correlates with the size of the NPs, highlighting that this parameter does not operate in isolation. Other factors, such as the contact angle and wettability of the nanoparticles, also play a critical role. Notably, larger NPs further diminished the interfacial tension. This study enhances our understanding of the stability of Pickering emulsions stabilized by Eudragit® L100 polymeric nanoparticles.

Wide frequency phonons manipulation in Si nanowire by introducing nanopillars and nanoparticles

The combination of different nanostructures can hinder phonons transmission in a wide frequency range and further reduce the thermal conductivity(TC).This will benefit the improvement and application of thermoelectric conversion,insulating materials and thermal barrier coatings,etc.In this work,the effects of nanopillars and Ge nanoparticles(GNPs)on the thermal transport of Si nanowire(SN)are investigated by nonequilibrium molecular dynamics(NEMD)simulation.By analyzing phonons transport behaviors,it is confirmed that the introduction of nanopillars leads to the occurrence of lowfrequency phonons resonance,and nanoparticles enhance high-frequency phonons interface scattering and localization.The results show that phonons transport in the whole frequency range can be strongly hindered by the simultaneous introduction of nanopillars and nanoparticles.In addition,the effects of system length,temperature,sizes and numbers of nanoparticles on the TC are investigated.Our work provides useful insights into the effective regulation of the TC of nanomaterials.

《庄子·内篇》“VP_(1)而VP_(2)”“NP之VP”结构研究

连词“而”是一个高频虚词,当它连接两个动词性词语VP_(1)、VP_(2)时,用法较为复杂。根据两个VP之间的句法语义关系,《庄子·内篇》中的“VP_(1)而VP_(2)”结构可以分析为四种类型:连谓、偏正、联合、紧缩。“NP之VP”结构在《内篇》中的出现频率也比较高。结构助词“之”置于主谓结构“NP+VP”中间,形成体词性偏正结构“NP之VP”,相当于现代汉语“NP的VP”。该结构在句法上只能分布于主、宾位;在语义上不具有独立性,是谓语核心动词的论元成分;在语用上具有指称功能。

Biological Interaction and Imaging of Ultrasmall Gold Nanoparticles

Ultrasmall gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)typically includes atomically precise gold nanoclusters(AuNCs)and AuNPs with a core size below 3 nm.Serving as a bridge between small molecules and traditional inorganic nanoparticles,the ultrasmall AuNPs show the unique advantages of both small molecules(e.g.,rapid distribution,renal clearance,low non-specific organ accumulation)and nanoparticles(e.g.,long blood circulation and enhanced permeability and retention effect).The emergence of ultrasmall AuNPs creates significant opportunities to address many challenges in the health field including disease diagnosis,monitoring and treatment.Since the nano–bio interaction dictates the overall biological applications of the ultrasmall AuNPs,this review elucidates the recent advances in the biological interactions and imaging of ultrasmall AuNPs.We begin with the introduction of the factors that influence the cellular interactions of ultrasmall AuNPs.We then discuss the organ interactions,especially focus on the interactions of the liver and kidneys.We further present the recent advances in the tumor interactions of ultrasmall AuNPs.In addition,the imaging performance of the ultrasmall AuNPs is summarized and discussed.Finally,we summarize this review and provide some perspective on the future research direction of the ultrasmall AuNPs,aiming to accelerate their clinical translation.

Functionalized lipid nanoparticles modulate the blood-brain barrier and eliminate α-synuclein to repair dopamine neurons

The challenge in the clinical treatment of Parkinson's disease lies in the lack of disease-modifying therapies that can halt or slow down the progression. Peptide drugs, such as exenatide (Exe), with potential disease-modifying efficacy, have difficulty in crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) due to their large molecular weight. Herein, we fabricate multi-functionalized lipid nanoparticles (LNP) Lpc-BoSA/CSO with BBB targeting, permeability-increasing and responsive release functions. Borneol is chemically bonded with stearic acid and, as one of the components of Lpc-BoSA/CSO, is used to increase BBB permeability. Immunofluorescence results of brain tissue of 15-month-old C57BL/6 mice show that Lpc-BoSA/CSO disperses across the BBB into brain parenchyma, and the amount is 4.21 times greater than that of conventional LNP. Motor symptoms of mice in Lpc-BoSA/CSO-Exe group are significantly improved, and the content of dopamine is 1.85 times (substantia nigra compacta) and 1.49 times (striatum) that of PD mice. α-Synuclein expression and Lewy bodies deposition are reduced to 51.85% and 44.72% of PD mice, respectively. Immunohistochemical mechanism studies show AKT expression in Lpc-BoSA/CSO-Exe is 4.23 times that of PD mice and GSK-3β expression is reduced to 18.41%. Lpc-BoSA/CSO-Exe could reduce the production of α-synuclein and Lewy bodies through AKT/GSK-3β pathway, and effectively prevent the progressive deterioration of Parkinson's disease. In summary, Lpc-BoSA/CSO-Exe increases the entry of exenatide into brain and promotes its clinical application for Parkinson's disease therapy.