Zeolite-13X-supported Fe（Fe/zeolite-13X） catalysts with various Fe contents were prepared by the wet impregnation method.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms to estimate the Brunaue...Zeolite-13X-supported Fe（Fe/zeolite-13X） catalysts with various Fe contents were prepared by the wet impregnation method.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms to estimate the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface areas and Barrett-Joyner-Hanlenda pore size distributions.X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,temperature-programmed reduction,and temperature-programmed desorption of NH3 were used to investigate the textural properties of the Fe/zeolite-13 X catalysts.Their catalytic activities were determined for the complete oxidation of1,4-dioxane using air as the oxidant in a fixed-bed flow reactor in the temperature range 100-400℃.The influences of various process parameters,such as reaction temperature,metal loading,and gas hourly space velocity（GHSV）,on the dioxane removal efficiency by catalytic oxidation were investigated.The stability of the catalyst was tested at 400℃ by performing time-on-stream analysis for 50 h.The Fe/zeolite-13 X catalyst with 6 wt%Fe exhibited the best catalytic activity among the Fe/zeolite-13 X catalysts at 400℃ and a GHSV of 24000 h^（-1）,with 97%dioxane conversion and95%selectivity for the formation of carbon oxides（CO and CO2）.Trace amounts（ 3%） of acetaldehyde,ethylene glycol monoformate,ethylene glycol diformate,1,4-dioxane-2-ol,1,4-dioxane-2-one,and 2-methoxy-1,3-dioxalane were also formed as degradation products.A plausible degradation mechanism is proposed based on the products identified by GC-MS analysis.展开更多
Objective:Gastric cancer(GC)is a globally common cancer characterized by high incidence and mortality worldwide.Advances in the molecular understanding of GC provide promising targets for GC diagnosis and therapy.Long...Objective:Gastric cancer(GC)is a globally common cancer characterized by high incidence and mortality worldwide.Advances in the molecular understanding of GC provide promising targets for GC diagnosis and therapy.Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)and their downstream regulators are regarded to be implicated in the progression of multiple types of malignancies.Studies have shown that the lncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 4(SNHG4)serves as a tumor promoter in various malignancies,while its function in GC has yet to be characterized.Therefore,our study aimed to explore the role and underlying mechanism of SNHG4 in GC.Methods:We used qRT-PCR to analyze SNHG4 expression in GC tissues and cells.Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to assess the correlation between SNHG4 expression and the survival rate of GC patients.Cellular function experiments such as CCK-8,BrdU,colony formation,flow cytometry analysis,and transwell were performed to explore the effects of SNHG4 on GC cell proliferation,apoptosis,cell cycle,migration,and invasion.We also established xenograft mouse models to explore the effect of SNHG4 on GC tumor growth.Mechanically,dual luciferase reporter assay was used to verify the interaction between SNHG4 and miR-409-3p and between miR-409-3p and cAMP responsive element binding protein 1(CREB1).Results:The results indicated that SNHG4 was overexpressed in GC tissues and cell lines,and was linked with poor survival rate of GC patients.SNHG4 promoted GC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion while inhibiting cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in vitro.The in vivo experiment indicated that SNHG4 facilitated GC tumor growth.Furthermore,SNHG4 was demonstrated to bind to miR-409-3p.Moreover,CREB1 was directly targeted by miR-409-3p.Rescue assays demonstrated that miR-409-3p deficiency reversed the suppressive impact of SNHG4 knockdown on GC cell malignancy.Additionally,miR-409-3p was also revealed to inhibit GC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion by targeting CREB1.Conclusion:In conclusion,we verified that the SNHG4 promoted GC growth and metastasis by binding to miR-409-3p to upregulate CREB1,which may deepen the understanding of the underlying mechanism in GC development.展开更多
BACKGROUND The pathophysiology of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is complex.Interfering with the processes of pyroptosis and fibrosis is an effective strategy for slowing DKD progression.Previous studies have revealed th...BACKGROUND The pathophysiology of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is complex.Interfering with the processes of pyroptosis and fibrosis is an effective strategy for slowing DKD progression.Previous studies have revealed that nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4A1)may serve as a novel pathogenic element in DKD;however,the specific mechanism by which it contributes to pyroptosis and fibrosis in DKD is unknown.AIM To investigate the role of NR4A1 in renal pyroptosis and fibrosis in DKD and possible molecular mechanisms.METHODS Streptozotocin 60 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally to establish a rat model of DKD.Typically,45 mmol/L glucose[high glucose(HG)]was used to activate HK-2 cells to mimic the DKD model in vitro.HK-2 cells were transfected with NR4A1 siRNA to silence NR4A1.RESULTS NR4A1 was elevated in renal tissues of DKD rats and HG-stimulated HK-2 cells.Concurrently,NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)and phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)pathways were triggered,and pyroptosis and expression of fibrosis-linked elements was increased in vivo and in vitro.These alterations were significantly reversed via NR4A1 silencing.CONCLUSION Inhibition of NR4A1 mitigated pyroptosis and fibrosis via suppressing NLRP3 activation and the PI3K/AKT pathway in HG-activated HK-2 cells.展开更多
基金supported by the Director,DRDE(DRDO),Ministry of Defence,India~~
文摘Zeolite-13X-supported Fe（Fe/zeolite-13X） catalysts with various Fe contents were prepared by the wet impregnation method.The catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms to estimate the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface areas and Barrett-Joyner-Hanlenda pore size distributions.X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,temperature-programmed reduction,and temperature-programmed desorption of NH3 were used to investigate the textural properties of the Fe/zeolite-13 X catalysts.Their catalytic activities were determined for the complete oxidation of1,4-dioxane using air as the oxidant in a fixed-bed flow reactor in the temperature range 100-400℃.The influences of various process parameters,such as reaction temperature,metal loading,and gas hourly space velocity（GHSV）,on the dioxane removal efficiency by catalytic oxidation were investigated.The stability of the catalyst was tested at 400℃ by performing time-on-stream analysis for 50 h.The Fe/zeolite-13 X catalyst with 6 wt%Fe exhibited the best catalytic activity among the Fe/zeolite-13 X catalysts at 400℃ and a GHSV of 24000 h^（-1）,with 97%dioxane conversion and95%selectivity for the formation of carbon oxides（CO and CO2）.Trace amounts（ 3%） of acetaldehyde,ethylene glycol monoformate,ethylene glycol diformate,1,4-dioxane-2-ol,1,4-dioxane-2-one,and 2-methoxy-1,3-dioxalane were also formed as degradation products.A plausible degradation mechanism is proposed based on the products identified by GC-MS analysis.
文摘Objective:Gastric cancer(GC)is a globally common cancer characterized by high incidence and mortality worldwide.Advances in the molecular understanding of GC provide promising targets for GC diagnosis and therapy.Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)and their downstream regulators are regarded to be implicated in the progression of multiple types of malignancies.Studies have shown that the lncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 4(SNHG4)serves as a tumor promoter in various malignancies,while its function in GC has yet to be characterized.Therefore,our study aimed to explore the role and underlying mechanism of SNHG4 in GC.Methods:We used qRT-PCR to analyze SNHG4 expression in GC tissues and cells.Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to assess the correlation between SNHG4 expression and the survival rate of GC patients.Cellular function experiments such as CCK-8,BrdU,colony formation,flow cytometry analysis,and transwell were performed to explore the effects of SNHG4 on GC cell proliferation,apoptosis,cell cycle,migration,and invasion.We also established xenograft mouse models to explore the effect of SNHG4 on GC tumor growth.Mechanically,dual luciferase reporter assay was used to verify the interaction between SNHG4 and miR-409-3p and between miR-409-3p and cAMP responsive element binding protein 1(CREB1).Results:The results indicated that SNHG4 was overexpressed in GC tissues and cell lines,and was linked with poor survival rate of GC patients.SNHG4 promoted GC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion while inhibiting cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in vitro.The in vivo experiment indicated that SNHG4 facilitated GC tumor growth.Furthermore,SNHG4 was demonstrated to bind to miR-409-3p.Moreover,CREB1 was directly targeted by miR-409-3p.Rescue assays demonstrated that miR-409-3p deficiency reversed the suppressive impact of SNHG4 knockdown on GC cell malignancy.Additionally,miR-409-3p was also revealed to inhibit GC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion by targeting CREB1.Conclusion:In conclusion,we verified that the SNHG4 promoted GC growth and metastasis by binding to miR-409-3p to upregulate CREB1,which may deepen the understanding of the underlying mechanism in GC development.
文摘目的探讨血清CXC趋化因子受体4(CXC chemokine receptor 4,CXCR4)、趋化因子3(C-C Motif Chemokine3,CCL3)、趋化素样因子-1(chemokine like factor-1,CKLF-1)水平与支气管哮喘患儿肺功能的相关性。方法选取我院2021年6月至2023年6月收治的103例支气管哮喘患儿为观察组,同期103例健康体检儿童为对照组。比较两组入院时血清CXCR4、CCL3、CKLF-1水平及肺功能指标[第1秒用力呼气容积(forced expiratory volume in one second,FEV1)、呼气峰值流速占比预计值百分比(peak expiratory flow,PEF)、第1秒用力呼气容积/用力肺活量(forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity,FEV1/FVC)、用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)],采用Pearson分析相关性,采用绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)分析联合诊断价值。结果观察组血清CXCR4、CCL3、CKLF-1水平高于对照组(t_(1)=44.430;t_(2)=22.036;t_(3)=26.314,P<0.05);观察组PEF、FEV_(1)、FVC、FEV_(1)/FVC水平低于对照组(t_(1)=19.329;t_(2)=19.524;t_(3)=11.088;t_(4)=25.812,P<0.05);血清CXCR4、CCL3、CKLF-1水平与PEF、FEV_(1)、FVC、FEV_(1)/FVC均呈负相关(P<0.05);联合诊断最佳敏感度、特异度为92.23%、72.82%。结论血清CXCR4、CCL3、CKLF-1水平与疾病密切相关,可作为临床诊断疾病的重要依据。
基金Supported by Research Fund for Academician Lin He New Medicine,No.JYHL2022FMS02.
文摘BACKGROUND The pathophysiology of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is complex.Interfering with the processes of pyroptosis and fibrosis is an effective strategy for slowing DKD progression.Previous studies have revealed that nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4A1)may serve as a novel pathogenic element in DKD;however,the specific mechanism by which it contributes to pyroptosis and fibrosis in DKD is unknown.AIM To investigate the role of NR4A1 in renal pyroptosis and fibrosis in DKD and possible molecular mechanisms.METHODS Streptozotocin 60 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally to establish a rat model of DKD.Typically,45 mmol/L glucose[high glucose(HG)]was used to activate HK-2 cells to mimic the DKD model in vitro.HK-2 cells were transfected with NR4A1 siRNA to silence NR4A1.RESULTS NR4A1 was elevated in renal tissues of DKD rats and HG-stimulated HK-2 cells.Concurrently,NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)and phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)pathways were triggered,and pyroptosis and expression of fibrosis-linked elements was increased in vivo and in vitro.These alterations were significantly reversed via NR4A1 silencing.CONCLUSION Inhibition of NR4A1 mitigated pyroptosis and fibrosis via suppressing NLRP3 activation and the PI3K/AKT pathway in HG-activated HK-2 cells.
