Effects of Reduced Glutathione to Centrifuged and Non-centrifuged Fresh Chilled Stallion Semen on Progressive Motility of Spermatozoa over 72 h

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of an inexpensive stallion semen extender(Next Generation■ Dr.Kenny’s with Amikacin and K-Penn)with 1 mM of the antioxidant reduced glutathione(GSH)on the progressive motility of cooled stallion semen over a period of 72 h.Both centrifuged and non-centrifuged semen samples were evaluated from six Standardbred stallions collected three times each,with one week between collections for each stallion.For centrifuged samples,non-cushioned centrifugation was done at 750 g for 10 min.All semen samples were extended to a final concentration of 50 million total cells per milliliter and stored in Equine Express II stallion semen shipping containers.Non-centrifuged samples without GSH declined from an initial mean progressive motility of 70.3%at 0 h to 9.1%at 72 h.Non-centrifuged samples with added GSH declined from an initial mean progressive motility of 70.3%at 0 h to 7.1%at 72 h.Centrifuged samples without added GSH declined from an initial mean progressive motility of 70.3%at 0 h to 46.1%at 72 h.Centrifuged samples with added GSH declined from an initial mean progressive motility of 70.3%at 0 h to 40.3%at 72 h.The results of this study did not find significant improvement in the progressive motility over time for spermatozoa prepared in a traditional skim-milk based extender with antibiotics as a result of addition of GSH to either centrifuged or non-centrifuged semen.These findings suggest that centrifugation of fresh chilled extended stallion semen may be a good idea for any semen that may be used at time points greater than 24 h after collection.

Protective Effect of Reduced Glutathione C_(60) Derivative against Hydrogen Peroxide-induced Apoptosis in HEK 293T Cells

Hydrogen peroxide（H_2O_2） and free radicals cause oxidative stress, which induces cellular injuries, metabolic dysfunction, and even cell death in various clinical abnormalities. Fullerene（C_（60）） is critical for scavenging oxygen free radicals originated from cell metabolism, and reduced glutathione（GSH） is another important endogenous antioxidant. In this study, a novel water-soluble reduced glutathione fullerene derivative（C_（60）-GSH） was successfully synthesized, and its beneficial roles in protecting against H_2O_2-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in cultured HEK 293 T cells were investigated. Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance were used to confirm the chemical structure of C_（60）-GSH. Our results demonstrated that C_（60）-GSH prevented the reactive oxygen species（ROS）-mediated cell damage. Additionally, C_（60）-GSH pretreatment significantly attenuated H_2O_2-induced superoxide dismutase（SOD） consumption and malondialdehyde（MDA） elevation. Furthermore, C_（60）-GSH inhibited intracellular calcium mobilization, and subsequent cell apoptosis via bcl-2/bax-caspase-3 signaling pathway induced by H_2O_2 stimulation in HEK 293 T cells. Importantly, these protective effects of C_（60）-GSH were superior to those of GSH. In conclusion, these results suggested that C_（60）-GSH has potential to protect against H_2O_2-induced cell apoptosis by scavenging free radicals and maintaining intracellular calcium homeostasis without evident toxicity.

Reduced glutathione alleviates the toxic effect of 6-hydroxydopamine on bone marrow stromal cells

We studied the effect of reduced glutathione on bone marrow stromal cells （BMSCs） treated with 6-hydroxydopamine （6-OHDA）, which shows a toxic effect on dopaminergic neurons. The proliferation of BMSCs treated with 6-OHDA decreased, while that of BMSCs treated with reduced glutathione increased. The proliferation of BMSCs treated with both 6-OHDA and reduced glutathione was significantly higher compared with that treated with 6-OHDA alone. These findings indicate that reduced glutathione alleviates the toxic effect of 6-OHDA on BMSCs.

N-acetylcysteine and reduced glutathione reverse flupirtine-induced liver injury and pro⁃duce other beneficial effects in combination with flupirtine

OBJECTIVE To assess whether N-acetylcysteine(NAC)and reduced glutathione(GSH)are effective in reversing flupirtine-induced hepatotoxicity and whether they have other beneficial effects when combined with flupirtine.METHODS The analgesic effects of NAC and flupirtine were first evaluated in carrageenaninduced inflammatory pain and paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain.The combination subthreshold⁃ing approach was then used to determine whether the combination of NAC and flupirtine produced synergistic analgesic effects.Hepatotoxicity markers and histopathological examination of the liver were used to assess the efficacy of NAC and GSH in reversing flupirtine-induced hepato⁃toxicity.Finally,the effect of GSH on the safe range of flupirtine was assessed in an acute tox⁃icity assay.RESULTS Flupirtine and NAC pro⁃duced dose-dependent antiallodynic effects evoked by carrageenan and paclitaxel in mice.In the above model,the combination of NAC and flupirtine produced an unexpected synergistic analgesic effect.There were no significant differ⁃ences observed in the hepatotoxicity markers and liver histopathology between the experimen⁃tal group and the control group under NAC and GSH treatment.Finally,GSH(200 mg·kg^(-1))expanded the therapeutic index of flupirtine by 1.77 times.CONCLUSION NAC and GSH are effective in preventing liver damage caused by long-term flupirtine use,which provides a solu⁃tion for the safe and effective treatment of chronic pain with flupirtine.In addition,the other benefi⁃cial effects of NAC and GSH when combined with flupirtine may provide the basis for the devel⁃opment of a new therapy with minimal sideeffects and good efficacy.

The effect of reduced glutathione on the chondrogenesis of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells

It has been discussed whether reduced glutathione (GSH) could promote the chondrogenic differentiation ability of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs). hUC-MSCs were isolated from human umbilical cord and their specificity was identified, then induced into cartilage-like cells in chondrogenic induction medium with transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), especially with GSH. The morphological change before and after induction was observed through inverted phase contrast microscope, Type II collagen (COL2-A1) and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) were analyzed qualitatively by Toluidine blue and immunofluorescence technique, respectively, the contents of COL2-A1 and GAG were estimated from the determination of hydroxyproline content and Alcian Blue method separately. The mRNA expressions of GAG and COL2-A1 were assayed by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. After continuously cultured for 21 days with GSH, Toluidine blue staining and immunofluorescence reaction were all positive in basic induction medium group (group B), basic induction medium +0.5% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) group (group BD) and basic induction medium +0.5% DMSO +500 μM GSH group (group BDG). Moreover, compared with group B and group BD, the contents of COL2-A1 and GAG in group BDG relatively increased and the mRNA expression level of COL2-A1 and GAG also comparatively increased (P < 0.05) and both had a significant statistical significance (P < 0.05). So GSH might promote the induction of hUC-MSCs to differentiate into cartilage-like cells.

Role of Exogenous Reduced Glutathione on Time Dependent ^(203)Hg Distribution in Liver and Kidney of a Freshwater Teleost, Anabas testudineus

Time-dependent tissue distribution of mercury(Hg) was studied in a freshwater perch,Anabas testudineus which revealed that the liver and kidneys are the major sites of Hg reten tion. The role of reduced glutathione (GSH) in the clearance of Hg was also investigated to e valuate the ameliorative effect of this nucleophile. For this purpose, the perch was given GSH 15 min before or after they received 203Hg by injection. The fish were then sacrificed at 24 h and 48 h later. The results clearly indicate that exogenous GSH can significantly reduce Hg retention in both the liver and kidneys, demonstrating a direct role of this nucleophile in the amelioration of Hg-induced toxicity in the early phase of intoxication

Reduced-glutathione concentrations in Boleophthalmus pectinirostris tissues exposed to benzo(a)pyrene

The concentrations of reduced-glutathione ( GSH) in liver and ovary of Boleophthalmus pectinirostris are quantified. The concentrations of GSH in the ovary are much higher than that of GSH in the liver(nearly 3 times of the liver). The study also investigates the changes of GSH contents in the two organs while the fishes were exposed to benzo(a)pyrene(BaP) at concentrations of 0, 0.05, 0.2 and 0.5 mg/L respectively for up to a week. The concentrations of GSH in the liver of BaP-exposed fish increased significantly with dose, whereas the concentrations of GSH in the ovary decreased significantly compared to controls. The results suggested that both the liver and the ovary are the primary organ in BaP metabolism, and that the changes of GSH levels may represent an adaptive response or toxic effect to Bap exposure.

Effect of reduced glutathione assisted therapy on immune function, antioxidant function and inflammatory factor in ovarian cancer after chemotherapy

Objective:To investigate the effect of reduced glutathione adjuvant treatment on immune function, antioxidant function and inflammatory cytokines in ovarian cancer patients after chemotherapy.Result:A total of 100 patients with ovarian cancer who were admitted in our hospital from January 2015 to June 2017. According to the enrollment serial number, divided them into research group and control group each 50 cases, the control group was given conventional chemical drug treatment, the research group were given reduced glutathione adjuvant therapy on the basis of chemical therapy. The T lymphocyte subsets, antioxidant indexes MDA, SOD, T-AOC and inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 levels change in two groups before chemotherapy (T0), 1 month after chemotherapy (T1) and 3 months (T2) were observed.Result: (1) The CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ levels at T1 was decreased than T0, and T2 was significantly increased when compared with T1, The CD8+ level at T1 was higher than T0, and the T2 was significantly decreased than T1 in both groups. The levels of the CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8 at T1, T2 in the research group were higher than the control group, while the levels of CD8+ in the research group was lower than the control group. The difference was statistically significant. (2) The level of MDA at T1 was higher than T0, T2 was significantly lower than T1 in both groups. The levels of SOD and T-AOC at T1 were decreased than T0, and T2 was significantly higher than T1. The levels of SOD and T-AOC at T1, T2 in the research group were higher than in the control group, while the MDA level was lower than in the control group. The difference was statistically significant. (3) The levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 at T1 in two groups were significantly higher than T0, and the T2 decreased significantly when compared with T1, The levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 at T1, T2 in the research group were lower than in the control group. The difference was statistically significant.Conclusion: The reduced glutathione adjuvant chemotherapy for postoperative ovarian cancer can help to protect the body's immune function, antioxidant function and reduce inflammation factor.

Influence on liver function of hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization combined reduced glutathione therapy for elderly patients with advanced liver cancer

Objective:To explore the influence on liver function of hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization combined reduced glutathione therapy for elderly patients with advanced liver cancer.Methods:A total of 120 cases of elderly patients with advanced liver cancer from digestive surgery in-patient department of our hospital during the period of January 2014 and January 2016 were selected as the research object, the patients were divided into two groups by using the random number table method,each for 60 cases.The control group were given conventional drugs chemotherapy, the study group were given hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization combined reduced glutathione therapy, serum liver function indexes of Direct Bilirubin(DBil), Total Bilirubin(TBil), Aspartate Transaminase(AST) and Alanineamino Transferase (ALT)were detected by using automatic biochemical analyzer. Results: The clinical remission rate of study group was significantly higher than the control group, the recurrence rate was obviously lower than the control group,compared between the two groups with statistically significant differences. The average survival time of study group (29.36±6.25) months, was significantly longer than the control group (18.02±4.16) months .Before the treatment, serum DBil, TBil, AST and ALT levels compared between the two groups with no statistically significant differences,after the treatment,the indexes of study group was significantly lower than the control group. The indexes levels compared between pre-therapy and post-therapy in study group with no statistically significant differences, while the indexes levels of post-therapy in the control group were significantly higher than those pre-therapy. Before the treatment, the life quality score compared between the two groups with no statistically significant differences, after treatment,the score of all patients were significantly higher than those pre-therapywhich the score of study group was significantly higher than the control group.The incidence rate of drug adverse reactions compared between the two groups with no statistically significant differences.Conclusion: The clinical efficacy of hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization combined reduced glutathione therapy for elderly patients with advanced liver cancer is satisfying, and helps to significantly improve liver function, improve life quality, it is worth popularization and application in the clinical practice.

Effect of the reduced glutathione antioxidation combined with conventional antiviral drugs on hepatic fibrosis in patient with hepatitis b cirrhosis

Objective: To study the effect of the reduced glutathione antioxidation combined with conventional antiviral drugs on hepatic fibrosis in patient with liver cirrhosis. Methods: A total of 300 patients with hepatitis b cirrhosis who were treated in Shangluo Central Hospital between August 2012 and August 2016 were collected and divided into the control group (n=159) who received conventional antiviral therapy and the observation group (n=141) who received reduced glutathione antioxidation combined with conventional antiviral drug therapy. The differences in serum levels of fibrosis indicators, inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indexes were compared between the two groups of patients before and after treatment. Results: Before treatment, differences in serum levels of fibrosis indexes, inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indexes were not statistically significant between two groups of patients. After treatment, serum HA, Ⅳ-C, LN, PCⅢ, PCT, IL-6, IL-22, IL-31, TNF-α and MDA levels of both groups of patients were lower than those before treatment while GSH-Px and T-SOD levels were higher than those before treatment, and serum HA, Ⅳ-C, LN, PCⅢ, PCT, IL-6, IL-22, IL-31, TNF-α and MDA levels of observation group after treatment were lower than those of control group while GSH-Px and T-SOD levels were higher than those of control group. Conclusion: Reduced glutathione antioxidation combined with conventional antiviral drugs can effectively inhibit the fibrosis process in patients with hepatitis b cirrhosis, which is because that it reduces the degree of inflammation and oxidative stress reaction.

Effect of adjuvant reduced glutathione therapy on vasoactive molecules and oxidative stress in patients with cirrhosis-induced upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Objective: To study the effect of adjuvant reduced glutathione therapy on vasoactive molecules and oxidative stress in patients with cirrhosis-induced upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Methods: Patients diagnosed with cirrhosis-induced upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry between June 2015 and March 2017 were selected as the research subjects, and random number table was used to divide them into the GSH group who accepted reduced glutathione combined with conventional therapy and the control group who accepted conventional therapy. Serum levels of liver function indexes, vasoactive molecules and oxidative stress reaction molecules in two groups of patients were detected before treatment and 3 d after treatment. Results: 3 d after treatment, serum ALT, AST, γ-GT, TBIL, PRA, AT-Ⅱ, ALD, MDA, ox-LDL, AOPP and 8-OHdG levels of both groups of patients were significantly lower than those before treatment while SOD, GSH-Px and CAT levels were significantly high than those before treatment, and serum ALT, AST, γ-GT, TBIL, PRA, AT-II, ALD, MDA, ox-LDL, AOPP and 8-OHdG levels of GSH group were significantly lower than those of control group while SOD, GSH-Px and CAT levels were significantly higher than those of control group. Conclusion: The adjuvant reduced glutathione therapy for cirrhosis-induced upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage can improve the liver function, regulate the secretion of vasoactive molecules and reduce the oxidative stress response.

Status of vitamin E and reduced glutathione in semen of oligozoospermic and azoospermic patients

Aim:To investigate the status of seminal plasma reduced glutathione(GSH)and vitamin E in three different condi-tions of spermatogenesis:azoospermia,oligozoospermia and nonnospennia.Methods:Reduced glutathione wasmeasured in the seminal plasma by the method of Moron et al(1979),and vitamin E estimation was performed by themethod of Taylor et al(1976).Results:Vitamin E levels in seminal plasma of oligospermic and azoospennic sam-ples were significantly decreased to 65.54%and 66.04%respectively as compared to the normospermic group.Levelsof reduced glutathione were also significantly decreased in oligospermic and azoospennic group,and the reduction inazoospermic group(76.73%)was more pronounced than oligozoospermic group(62.07%).Conclusion.The de-crease in reduced glutathione,an endogenous antioxidant,levels in azoospermic and oligozoospermic conditions maycause dismption in the membrane integrity of spermatozoa as a consequence of increased oxidative stress.

Effects of reduced glutathione on Boer goat semen freezability

Objective: To evaluate the effects of reduced glutathione on the quality of cryopreserved Boer buck spermatozoa. Methods: The current study was carried out on five Boer bucks from which semen samples were collected by artificial vagina. After microscopical evaluation at 37 ℃, semen samples that fulfill the ideal requirements for extension were diluted in a tris–based extender including different concentrations of reduced glutathione (2, 5, 7 and 10 mM) and those without glutathione served as a control. Sperm motility, viability, acrosome integrity, DNA integrity, total antioxidant capacity and lipid peroxidation were assessed post-thawing. Results: The current results revealed that post-thawing motility, viability and acrosomal integrity were significantly improved [(66.67±5.50)%, 168.30±18.59 and (12.75±2.45)%, respectively] when 5 mM glutathione was added to semen extender;especially as compared with the control ((40.00 ±2.88)%, 95.00±8.90 and (25.75±3.46)%, respectively)Similarly, at this concentration (5 mM) sperm DNA damage, tail length and tail moment of cryopreserved semen were significantly (P<0.05) reduced [(2.32±0.27)%, (1.64±0.49) μm and 3.55±0.63, respectively] compared with the control extender ((6.66±0.84)%, (4.09±0.47) μm and 26.47±0.51, respectively)Moreover, addition of 5 mM glutathione to buck semen extender significantly (P<0.05) increased total antioxidant capacity [0.51±0.07) mμ/mL] and decreased lipid peroxidation of cryopreserved spermatozoa [(8.68±2.72) nmol/mL] compared with the control ((0.18±0.02) mμ/mL and (24.92±5.80) nmol/mL, respectively)Conclusions: The addition of 5 mM glutathione to semen diluent improve freezability of Boer buck spermatozoa through DNA protection from deterioration and oxidative stress reduction. Moreover, 10 mM of glutathione exerts cytotoxic effects on Boer buck semen.

Electrochemical Determination of Reduced Glutathione at Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes/Poly(bromocresol green) Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

A multiwalled carbon nanotubes/poly(bromocresol green) modfied glassy carbon electrode (MWNTs-PBG/GCE) was used to investigate the electrochemical behavior of reduced glutathione(GSH). GSH showed an irreversible oxidation process on MWNTs-PBG/GCE with an oxidation peak at 0.77 V(vs. SCE) in a phosphate buffer solution(pH=4.0). The kinetic parameters of the electrochemical behavior of GSH on MWNTs-PBG/GCE were calculated. Under the optimal conditions and with the help of amperometric method, a linear relationship was obtained between the oxidation peak current and GSH concentration in the range from 2×10-7 mol/L to 5×10-6 mol/L with the detection limit as 1×10-8 mol/L(signal-to-noise ratio of 3). The current reached the steady-state current within about 5 s. The modified electrode surface had very good reproducibility and stability.

The effect of glutathione on glucosinolate biosynthesis through the sulfur assimilation pathway in pakchoi associated with the growth conditions

Glucosinolates(GSLs) are a group of nitrogen-and sulfur-containing secondary metabolites, synthesized primarily in members of the Brassicaceae family, that play an important role in food flavor, plant antimicrobial activity, resistance to insect attack, stress tolerance, and human anti-cancer effects. As a sulfur-containing compound, glutathione has a strong connection with GSLs biosynthesis as a sulfur donor or redox system, and exists in reduced(glutathione;GSH) and oxidized(glutathione disulfide;GSSG) forms. However, the mechanism of GSH regulating GSLs biosynthesis remainds unclear. Hence, the exogenous therapy to pakchoi under normal growth condition and sulfur deficiency condition were conducted in this work to explore the relevant mechanism. The results showed that exogenous application of buthionine sulfoximine, an inhibitor of GSH synthesis, decreased the transcript levels of GSLs synthesis-related genes and transcription factors, as well as sulfur assimilation-related genes under the normal growth condition. Application of exogenous GSH inhibited the expression of GSLs synthesis-and sulfur assimilation-related genes under the normal condition, while the GSLs biosynthesis and the sulfur assimilation pathway were activated by exogenous application of GSH when the content of GSH in vivo of plants decreased owing to sulfur deficiency. Moreover,exogenous application of GSSG increased the transcript levels of GSLs synthesis-and sulfur assimilation-related genes under the normal growth condition and under sulfur deficiency. The present work provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of GSLs biosynthesis underlying glutathione regulation.

Silent information regulator sirtuin 1 ameliorates acute liver failure via the p53/glutathione peroxidase 4/gasdermin D axis

BACKGROUND Acute liver failure(ALF)has a high mortality with widespread hepatocyte death involving ferroptosis and pyroptosis.The silent information regulator sirtuin 1(SIRT1)-mediated deacetylation affects multiple biological processes,including cellular senescence,apoptosis,sugar and lipid metabolism,oxidative stress,and inflammation.AIM To investigate the association between ferroptosis and pyroptosis and the upstream regulatory mechanisms.METHODS This study included 30 patients with ALF and 30 healthy individuals who underwent serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)testing.C57BL/6 mice were also intraperitoneally pretreated with SIRT1,p53,or glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)inducers and inhibitors and injected with lipopolysaccharide(LPS)/D-galactosamine(D-GalN)to induce ALF.Gasdermin D(GSDMD)^(-/-)mice were used as an experimental group.Histological changes in liver tissue were monitored by hematoxylin and eosin staining.ALT,AST,glutathione,reactive oxygen species,and iron levels were measured using commercial kits.Ferroptosis-and pyroptosis-related protein and mRNA expression was detected by western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.SIRT1,p53,and GSDMD were assessed by immunofluorescence analysis.RESULTS Serum AST and ALT levels were elevated in patients with ALF.SIRT1,solute carrier family 7a member 11(SLC7A11),and GPX4 protein expression was decreased and acetylated p5,p53,GSDMD,and acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4(ACSL4)protein levels were elevated in human ALF liver tissue.In the p53 and ferroptosis inhibitor-treated and GSDMD^(-/-)groups,serum interleukin(IL)-1β,tumour necrosis factor alpha,IL-6,IL-2 and C-C motif ligand 2 levels were decreased and hepatic impairment was mitigated.In mice with GSDMD knockout,p53 was reduced,GPX4 was increased,and ferroptotic events(depletion of SLC7A11,elevation of ACSL4,and iron accumulation)were detected.In vitro,knockdown of p53 and overexpression of GPX4 reduced AST and ALT levels,the cytostatic rate,and GSDMD expression,restoring SLC7A11 depletion.Moreover,SIRT1 agonist and overexpression of SIRT1 alleviated acute liver injury and decreased iron deposition compared with results in the model group,accompanied by reduced p53,GSDMD,and ACSL4,and increased SLC7A11 and GPX4.Inactivation of SIRT1 exacerbated ferroptotic and pyroptotic cell death and aggravated liver injury in LPS/D-GalNinduced in vitro and in vivo models.CONCLUSION SIRT1 activation attenuates LPS/D-GalN-induced ferroptosis and pyroptosis by inhibiting the p53/GPX4/GSDMD signaling pathway in ALF.

Influence of temperature on glutathione level and glutathione-related enzyme activities of Antarctic ice microalgae Chlamydomonas sp.ICE-L

GSH system plays a role in the control of the redox balance state, anti-oxidation and protecting life from injury of ROS （ reactive oxygen species）. In present paper, the possible GSH system of Chlamydomonas sp. ICE-L has been investigated by evaluating GSH and GSH-related enzymatic responses at different temperatures using spectrophotometer methods. The results showed that the GSH system is correlated positively to low temperature, and other factors but GR are correlated negatively to high temperature. So GSH and GSH-related enzymes play an important role in the adaptation of Antarctic ice microalgae to low temperature.

Mixed‑Dimensional Assembly Strategy to Construct Reduced Graphene Oxide/Carbon Foams Heterostructures for Microwave Absorption,Anti‑Corrosion and Thermal Insulation

Considering the serious electromagnetic wave(EMW)pollution problems and complex application condition,there is a pressing need to amalgamate multiple functionalities within a single substance.However,the effective integration of diverse functions into designed EMW absorption materials still faces the huge challenges.Herein,reduced graphene oxide/carbon foams(RGO/CFs)with two-dimensional/three-dimensional(2D/3D)van der Waals(vdWs)heterostructures were meticulously engineered and synthesized utilizing an efficient methodology involving freeze-drying,immersing absorption,secondary freeze-drying,followed by carbonization treatment.Thanks to their excellent linkage effect of amplified dielectric loss and optimized impedance matching,the designed 2D/3D RGO/CFs vdWs heterostructures demonstrated commendable EMW absorption performances,achieving a broad absorption bandwidth of 6.2 GHz and a reflection loss of-50.58 dB with the low matching thicknesses.Furthermore,the obtained 2D/3D RGO/CFs vdWs heterostructures also displayed the significant radar stealth properties,good corrosion resistance performances as well as outstanding thermal insulation capabilities,displaying the great potential in complex and variable environments.Accordingly,this work not only demonstrated a straightforward method for fabricating 2D/3D vdWs heterostructures,but also outlined a powerful mixeddimensional assembly strategy for engineering multifunctional foams for electromagnetic protection,aerospace and other complex conditions.

Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker

Citrus bacterial canker(CBC) is resulted from Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri(Xcc) infection and poses a significant threat to citrus production.Glutathione S-transferases(GSTs) are critical in maintaining redox homeostasis in plants, especially in relation to abiotic and biotic stress responses. However, the function of GSTs in resisting CBC remains unclear. Here, citrus glutathione S-transferases were investigated applying a genome-wide approach. In total, 69 CsGSTs belonging to seven classes were identified, and the phylogeny, chromosomal distribution, gene structures and conserved motifs were analyzed. Several CsGSTs responded to Xcc infection, as observed in the upregulation of CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 in the CBC-sensitive ‘Wanjincheng' variety but not in the resistant ‘Kumquat' variety. CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 were localized at the cytoplasm. Transient overexpression of CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 mediated reactive oxygen species(ROS) scavenging, whereas the virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS) of CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 caused strong CBC resistance and ROS burst. The present study investigated the characterization of citrus GST gene family, and discovered that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 negatively contributed to CBC through modulating ROS homeostasis. These findings emphasize the significance of GSTs in infection resistance in plants.