Dopamine in the prefrontal cortex plays multiple roles in the executive function of patients with Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease can affect not only motor functions but also cognitive abilities,leading to cognitive impairment.One common issue in Parkinson’s disease with cognitive dysfunction is the difficulty in executive functioning.Executive functions help us plan,organize,and control our actions based on our goals.The brain area responsible for executive functions is called the prefrontal co rtex.It acts as the command center for the brain,especially when it comes to regulating executive functions.The role of the prefrontal cortex in cognitive processes is influenced by a chemical messenger called dopamine.However,little is known about how dopamine affects the cognitive functions of patients with Parkinson’s disease.In this article,the authors review the latest research on this topic.They start by looking at how the dopaminergic syste m,is alte red in Parkinson’s disease with executive dysfunction.Then,they explore how these changes in dopamine impact the synaptic structure,electrical activity,and connection components of the prefrontal cortex.The authors also summarize the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and dopamine-related cognitive issues.This information may offer valuable insights and directions for further research and improvement in the clinical treatment of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease.

Hippocampal dopamine as a key regulator for learning deficits in Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease(PD)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with clinical symptoms of involuntary or uncontrollable movements such as tremors,rigidity,and incoordination.The learning deficit is largely overlooked in the past because it is generally less impaired in the early stages of PD than in Alzheimer's disease.

How dopamine tunes parvalbumin interneurons in the hippocampus:new experimental observations in Alzheimer's disease

Despite decades of dedicated resea rch,Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related and progressive neurodegenerative disorder for which the mechanisms of onset are sti unc ear.AD is cha racterized by featured histological alterations including amyloid-beta (AB) plaque deposition,accumulation of neurofibrillary to ngles of hyperphosphorylated-tau,and neuronal loss,accompanied by progressive cognitive decline and behavioral changes.

Melatonin and dopamine alleviate waterlogging stress in apples by recruiting beneficial endophytes to enhance physiological resilience

Melatonin and dopamine can potentially prevent waterlogging stress in apples.The current study investigated the mechanism by which melatonin and dopamine alleviate apple waterlogging stress.This study demonstrated that melatonin and dopamine alleviated waterlogging by removing reactive oxygen species(ROS),and that the nitric oxide(NO)content and nitrate reductase(NR)activity were significantly correlated.Melatonin and dopamine were also found to recruit different candidate beneficial endophytes(melatonin:Novosphingobium,Propionivibrio,and Cellvibrio;dopamine:Hydrogenophaga,Simplicispira,Methyloversatilis,Candidatus_Kaiserbacteria,and Humicola),and these endophytes were significantly and positively correlated with plant growth.Network analyses showed that melatonin and dopamine significantly affected the endophytic bacterial and fungal communities under waterlogging stress.The metabolomic results showed that melatonin and dopamine led to waterlogging resistance by upregulating the abundance of beneficial substances such as amino acids,flavonoids,coumarins,and organic acids.In addition,melatonin and dopamine regulated the physicochemical properties of the soil,which altered the endophyte community and affected plant growth.The co-occurrence network demonstrated close and complex relationships among endophytes,metabolites,soil,and the plants.Our results demonstrate that melatonin and dopamine alleviate waterlogging stress in apples by recruiting beneficial endophytes to enhance physiological resilience.This study provides new insights into how melatonin and dopamine alleviate stress and a theoretical basis for synergistic beneficial microbial resistance to waterlogging stress.

The dopaminergic system and Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is a common neurodegenerative disorder in older adults.Despite its prevalence,its pathogenesis remains unclea r.In addition to the most widely accepted causes,which in clude excessive amyloid-beta aggregation,tau hyperphosphorylation,and deficiency of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine,numerous studies have shown that the dopaminergic system is also closely associated with the occurrence and development of this condition.Dopamine is a crucial catecholaminergic neurotransmitter in the human body.Dopamine-associated treatments,such as drugs that target dopamine receptor D and dopamine analogs,can improve cognitive function and alleviate psychiatric symptoms as well as ameliorate other clinical manifestations.Howeve r,therapeutics targeting the dopaminergic system are associated with various adverse reactions,such as addiction and exacerbation of cognitive impairment.This review summarizes the role of the dopaminergic system in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease,focusing on currently available dopamine-based therapies for this disorder and the common side effects associated with dopamine-related drugs.The aim of this review is to provide insights into the potential connections between the dopaminergic system and Alzheimer's disease,thus helping to clarify the mechanisms underlying the condition and exploring more effective therapeutic options.

Mussel-inspired Methacrylic Gelatin-dopamine/Ag Nanoparticles/Graphene Oxide Hydrogels with Improved Adhesive and Antibacterial Properties for Applications as Wound Dressings

A novel strategy was developed to prepare the methacrylic gelatin-dopamine(GelMA-DA)/Ag nanoparticles(NPs)/graphene oxide(GO) composite hydrogels with good biocompatibility,mechanical properties,and antibacterial activity.Mussel-inspired DA was utilized to modify the GelMA molecules,which imparts good adhesive performance to the hydrogels.GO,interfacial enhancer,not only improves mechanical properties of the hydrogels,but also provides anchor sites for loading Ag NPs through numerous oxygencontaining functional groups on the surface.The experimental results show that the GelMA/Ag NPs/GO hydrogels have good biocompatibility,and exhibit a swelling rate of 202±16%,the lap shear strength of 147±17 kPa,and compressive modulus of 136±53 kPa,in the case of the Ag NPs/GO content of 2 mg/mL.Antibacterial activity of the hydrogels against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria is dependent on the Ag NPs/GO content derived from the release of Ag^(+).Furthermore,the GelMA/Ag NPs/GO hydrogels possess good adhesive ability,which is resistant to highly twisted state when stuck on the surface of pigskin.These results demonstrate promising potential of the GelMA-DA/Ag NPs/GO hydrogels as wound dressings for biomedical applications in clinical and emergent treatment.

Dopamine improves apple replant disease resistance by regulating physiological resilience and rhizosphere microbial community structure

Apple replant disease(ARD)is a complex agricultural problem caused by multiple stressors that can lead to increased reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and limited nutrient utilization in plants.However,existing countermeasures cannot effectively address this challenge.Here,we used Malus hupehensis as a test organism to investigate whether the pleiotropic molecule dopamine can alleviate ARD using pot experiments.Exogenous application of 100μmol L-1 dopamine significantly promoted the growth of apple seedlings in the replanted soil,with a relative growth rate increase of 17.44%.Our results revealed two major pathways by which dopamine regulates ARD resistance in apple trees.First,dopamine effectively reduces the level of ROS and activates the expression of genes related to nitrogen(N)transport and metabolism.Among those genes,MdNLP5,MdNRT1.1,MdNLP2,MdNRT2.5,MdNLP3,MdNRT2.4,MdNADH-GAGOT,and MdFd-GAGOT were strongly regulated by dopamine.These regulatory effects promoted the uptake and utilization of soil N by the plants.Second,dopamine improved the physical and chemical properties,enhanced microbial community diversity,and promoted mutual cooperation between microbial communities in the soil.Furthermore,dopamine altered the microbial structure of rhizosphere soil(upregulating Clostridiales,Gaiellales,Sordariales and Mortierellales;downregulating Micrococcales,Longimicrobiales,Hypocreales and Cystobasidiales).Notably,dopamine significantly upregulated the abundances of Gaiella and Mortierella,both of which were positively correlated with soil urease activity,soil available N content,plant growth and N uptake.Dopamine also significantly downregulated the abundance of the plant pathogen Gibberella(by 11.71-fold)in replant soil.Our results provide insights into the mechanisms by which dopamine promotes ARD resistance,and can promote the sustainable development of the apple industry.

Cortico-striatal gamma oscillations are modulated by dopamine D3 receptors in dyskinetic rats

Long-term levodopa administration can lead to the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia.Gamma oscillations are a widely recognized hallmark of abnormal neural electrical activity in levodopa-induced dyskinesia.Currently,studies have reported increased oscillation power in cases of levodopa-induced dyskinesia.However,little is known about how the other electrophysiological parameters of gamma oscillations are altered in levodopa-induced dyskinesia.Furthermore,the role of the dopamine D3 receptor,which is implicated in levodopa-induced dyskinesia,in movement disorder-related changes in neural oscillations is unclear.We found that the cortico-striatal functional connectivity of beta oscillations was enhanced in a model of Parkinson’s disease.Furthermore,levodopa application enhanced cortical gamma oscillations in cortico-striatal projections and cortical gamma aperiodic components,as well as bidirectional primary motor cortex(M1)↔dorsolateral striatum gamma flow.Administration of PD128907(a selective dopamine D3 receptor agonist)induced dyskinesia and excessive gamma oscillations with a bidirectional M1↔dorsolateral striatum flow.However,administration of PG01037(a selective dopamine D3 receptor antagonist)attenuated dyskinesia,suppressed gamma oscillations and cortical gamma aperiodic components,and decreased gamma causality in the M1→dorsolateral striatum direction.These findings suggest that the dopamine D3 receptor plays a role in dyskinesia-related oscillatory activity,and that it has potential as a therapeutic target for levodopa-induced dyskinesia.

Recent progress in the applications of presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography imaging in parkinsonism

Nowadays,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography,which assesses deficiencies in dopamine synthesis,storage,and transport,is widely utilized for early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of parkinsonism.This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in the application of presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography imaging in disorders that manifest parkinsonism.We conducted a thorough literature search using reputable databases such as PubMed and Web of Science.Selection criteria involved identifying peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5 years,with emphasis on their relevance to clinical applications.The findings from these studies highlight that presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has demonstrated potential not only in diagnosing and differentiating various Parkinsonian conditions but also in assessing disease severity and predicting prognosis.Moreover,when employed in conjunction with other imaging modalities and advanced analytical methods,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has been validated as a reliable in vivo biomarker.This validation extends to screening and exploring potential neuropathological mechanisms associated with dopaminergic depletion.In summary,the insights gained from interpreting these studies are crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of preclinical investigations and clinical trials,ultimately advancing toward the goals of neuroregeneration in parkinsonian disorders.

PEI/SA/Cu三元体系改性荷正电纳滤膜及其脱盐性能

通过将海藻酸钠(SA)与聚乙烯亚胺(PEI)共混作为二次界面聚合反应的水相溶液,SA与PEI强相互作用使SA嵌入到聚酰胺层中,从而提高膜的致密性.随后通过Cu^(2+)与SA结合提高膜表面荷正电性,提高膜对多价阳离子的截留性能.对比研究了SA和Cu^(2+)浓度对复合膜物化性质、表面形貌及分离性能的影响.结果表明,荷正电纳滤膜的最佳制备条件为:SA质量分数为0.01%,Cu^(2+)浓度为25 mmol/L,所对应的PS/Cu-3复合膜亲水性提高.与Control-PEI膜相比,其通量提高了257%,为(40.0±0.8)L/(m^(2)·h),对MgCl2的截留率从92.0%提升至97.1%,且具有良好的耐压性和稳定性.

PEI联合术中房角镜下房角分离及房角切开术治疗中晚期PACG合并白内障

目的:评价超声乳化白内障吸除人工晶状体植入术(PEI)联合术中房角镜直视下房角分离术(GSL)及房角切开术(GT)治疗中晚期原发性闭角型青光眼(PACG)合并白内障的效果。方法:回顾性病例系列研究方法。收集2021-12-01/2023-03-31在安徽医科大学第二附属医院手术的中晚期PACG合并白内障患者62例65眼,根据手术方式不同分为两组:观察组30例32眼行PEI+GSL+GT,对照组32例33眼行PEI+GSL。评估两组患者术前,术后1 d, 1 wk, 1、3、6 mo眼压、最佳矫正视力(BCVA)和抗青光眼药物使用数量。术前和术后6 mo时分别评估视野、杯盘比、前房角开放范围、前房深度、RNFL平均厚度。结果:PEI+GSL+GT组术后6 mo眼压和平均眼压降幅(16.68±2.65、11.12±8.53 mmHg)与PEI+GSL组(18.71±2.51、8.32±4.17 mmHg)有显著差异(P<0.05),眼压降幅率无差异(44.57%±21.79%和35.20%±17.94%,P>0.05)。术后6 mo两组抗青光眼药物使用数量、BCVA、前房深度、房角关闭范围均较术前改善(均P<0.01),PEI+GSL+GT组术后6 mo的药物减少数量和房角开放范围均大于PEI+GSL组(P<0.05),其余指标两组间比较均无差异(均P>0.05)。两组术后6 mo的视野平均偏差、杯盘比及RNFL平均厚度较术前均无差异(均P>0.05)。PEI+GSL+GT组手术完全成功率为81%(26/32),手术条件成功率为94%(30/32);PEI+GSL组手术完全成功率为58%(19/33),手术条件成功率为76%(25/33)。两组间手术成功率均有差异(完全成功率χ^(2)=4.275,P=0.039;条件成功率χ^(2)=4.040,P=0.044)。两组患者均未见危及视力的并发症及再次手术。结论:对于中晚期原发性闭角型青光眼合并白内障患者,采用PEI+GSL+GT治疗比PEI+GSL治疗更有效。

Effects of endogenous dopamine induced by low concentration atropine eye drops on choroidal neovascularization in high myopia mice

AIM:To evaluate effects of endogenous dopamine induced by low concentration atropine eye drops on choroidal neovascularization(CNV)in high myopia mice.METHODS:The C57BL/6J mice were deprived of the right eye for 4wk,and the high myopia was diagnosed by optometry,the diopter was less than-6.00 D,and CNV was induced by 532 nm laser.The changes of dopamine D1 receptor(DRD1),dopamine D2 receptor(DRD2),and vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)were detected by Western blot technology at 0.5,1,2h,and 7d after 0.01%,0.05%,and 0.1%atropine eye drops,respectively,the area of CNV was measured.RESULTS:Significant increases were observed on the expression of DRD2 in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).Significant decreases were observed on the expression of DRD1 and VEGFA in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).The area of CNV induced by laser in the drug-treated group was significantly smaller than that in the control group,and the higher the concentration,the more significant the inhibitory effect(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The 0.01%,0.05%,0.1%atropine eye drops can decrease the level of VEGFA and inhibit high myopia CNV indirectly by up-regulating the level of DRD2 and down-regulating the level of DRD1,and the effect of 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops is more significant.

Blunt dopamine transmission due to decreased GDNF in the PFC evokes cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease

Studies have found that the absence of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor may be the primary risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. However, there have not been any studies conducted on the potential relationship between glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive performance in Parkinson’s disease. We first performed a retrospective case-control study at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between September 2018 and January 2020 and found that a decreased serum level of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor was a risk factor for cognitive disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease. We then established a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine and analyzed the potential relationships among glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex, dopamine transmission, and cognitive function. Our results showed that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex weakened dopamine release and transmission by upregulating the presynaptic membrane expression of the dopamine transporter, which led to the loss and primitivization of dendritic spines of pyramidal neurons and cognitive impairment. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging data showed that the long-term lack of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor reduced the connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions, and exogenous glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor significantly improved this connectivity. These findings suggested that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex leads to neuroplastic degeneration at the level of synaptic connections and circuits, which results in cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

In vitro polymerization of the dopamine-borate melanin precursor:A proof-of-concept regarding^(10)boron neutron-capture therapy for melanoma

The^(10)boron neutron-capture therapy(BNCT)is an emerging antitumoral method that shows increasing biomedical interest.BNCT is based on the selective accumulation of the^(10)boron isotope within the tumor,which is then irradiated with low-energy thermal neutrons,generating nuclear fission that produces 7lithium,4helium,andγrays.Simple catechol-borate esters have been rather overlooked as precursors of melanin biosynthesis,and therefore,a proof-of-concept approach for using dopamine-borate(DABO)as a suitable boron-containing candidate for potential BNCT is presented here.DABO can spontaneously oxidize and autopolymerize in vitro,giving a soluble,eumelaninlike brown-black poly-DABO product.Melanotic melanoma cell cultures treated with 1 mM DABO for 24 and 48 h were viable and showed no signs of damage or cell death.The stability and possible trans-esterification of DABO is shortly discussed.Chemical calculations and quantitative structure-activity relationships(QSAR)analysis of DABO and the BNCT agent BPA indicated that they should be cell permeant and accumulate within lysosomes and melanosomes.Molecular modeling allows visualization of both the DABO precursor and the structure of a borate derivative of the proposed catechol-porphycene model for eumelanin,showing interesting features from molecular orbital calculations.The main difference between DABO and other agents,such as BPA,is that it is not a boronic acid nor a boron cluster.This simple catechol-borate ester(protected from oxidation and blackening)could be administrated to living cells and organisms,in which biosynthesis of boron-melanin in melanoma melanocytes can lead to improved BNCT.

MOFs负载聚乙烯亚胺(PEI)对硫化氢的吸附

煤炭清洁高效利用是当下煤炭资源发展的主题,煤炭加工利用过程中会产生以硫化氢(H_(2)S)为主的硫化物,对生产和环境造成了不利影响。近年来,吸附脱硫因其高脱硫效率、高精度、操作简单等优点成为广泛使用的脱硫方法。金属−有机框架材料(MOFs)具有大的比表面积和孔隙率、易于修饰和功能化的优势,在气体吸附领域具有很大的潜力。聚乙烯亚胺(PEI)是同时含有伯、仲、叔胺的高分子聚合物,对H_(2)S有强亲和力并发生可逆的化学反应,将PEI引入MOFs中有望进一步提升H_(2)S吸附性能。为此,采用浸渍法制备了PEI负载的MIL-101(Cr)、UiO-66、MOF-801、ZIF-8吸附剂,研究了载体类型和PEI负载量对H_(2)S吸附性能的影响,考察了吸附剂的循环使用能力。结果表明,负载PEI后,所有载体的吸附容量均有所提高,ZIF-8提高的最多,归因于ZIF-8载体本身大的比表面积、孔体积、负载后晶体结构的保持以及PEI与ZIF-8之间的相互作用。而其余MOFs由于比表面积和孔体积较小或负载PEI后结构发生破坏,负载PEI之后的吸附容量不理想。PEI的负载量会影响ZIF-8的孔隙结构和骨架的稳定性;50%(质量分数)PEI负载后的ZIF-8穿透硫容最高,为56.3 mg/g,是载体本身的55倍。再生循环实验表明,负载PEI的ZIF-8只能实现极少部分再生,并且负载量低的吸附剂的吸附循环性能比负载量高的更好,PEI的引入使ZIF-8更易遭受H_(2)S的进攻生成ZnS。

Dopamine alleviates cadmium stress in apple trees by recruiting beneficial microorganisms to enhance the physiological resilience revealed by high-throughput sequencing and soil metabolomics

Dopamine has demonstrated promise as a stress-relief substance.However,the function of dopamine in Cd tolerance and its mechanism remains largely unknown.The current study was performed to investigate the mechanism of dopamine on alleviating apple Cd stress through regular application of CdCl2 and dopamine solution to potting soil.The results indicated that dopamine significantly reduced reactive oxygen species(ROS)and Cd accumulation and alleviated the inhibitory effect of Cd stress on the growth of apple plants through activation of the antioxidant system,enhancement of photosynthetic capacity,and regulation of gene expression related to Cd absorption and detoxification.The richness of the rhizosphere microbial community increased,and community composition and assembly were affected by dopamine treatment.Network analysis of microbial communities showed that the numbers of nodes and total links increased significantly after dopamine treatment,while the keystone species shifted.Linear discriminant analysis effect size indicated that some biomarkers were significantly enriched after dopamine treatment,suggesting that dopamine induced plants to recruit potentially beneficial microorganisms(Pseudoxanthomonas,Aeromicrobium,Bradyrhizobium,Frankia,Saccharimonadales,Novosphingobium,and Streptomyces)to resist Cd stress.The co-occurrence network showed several metabolites that were positively correlated with relative growth rate and negatively correlated with Cd accumulation,suggesting that potentially beneficial microorganisms may be attracted by several metabolites(L-threonic acid,profenamine,juniperic acid and(3β,5ξ,9ξ)-3,6,19-trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid).Our results demonstrate that dopamine alleviates Cd stress in apple trees by recruiting beneficial microorganisms to enhance the physiological resilience revealed.This study provides an effective means to reduce the harm to agricultural production caused by heavy metals.

TA对基于DA/PEI的PVDF复合疏松纳滤膜的结构与性能影响的研究

为了对染料废水中染料和盐进行有效地分离与回收,以聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)超滤膜为基膜,以多巴胺(DA)、单宁酸(TA)及聚乙烯亚胺(PEI)为共沉积物,以均苯三甲酰氯(TMC)为有机相,采用界面聚合法制备了PVDF复合疏松纳滤膜,探讨了DA与TA及PEI与TA的质量浓度比对PVDF复合疏松纳滤膜结构与性能及处理模拟RB5染料废水效果的影响。结果表明,当ρ(DA)/ρ(TA)与ρ(PEI)/ρ(TA)分别为2/8和4/6时,膜性能最佳,此时纯水通量较不添加TA时分别提高36%和114%;模拟RB5染料废水通量较不添加TA时分别提高37%和87%;染料截留率分别为95.5%、95.4%,盐(NaCl)的截留率分别为3.95%、3.15%。PVDF复合疏松纳滤膜在处理模拟RB5染料废水中运行稳定性良好。

基于PEI界面作用增强的AP热分解催化性能

为了改善高氯酸铵(AP)的热分解性能,基于聚乙烯亚胺(PEI)本征的正电荷和氨基基团,在与负电荷AP发生静电自组装包覆的同时,吸附铜金属催化剂于AP表面,制备了AP/PEI/Cu(ClO_(4))_(2)包覆样品,并通过DTA和TG-DSC等热分析技术研究了其热分解行为;通过SEM、XPS、XRD、IR、ICP-OES和Zeta电位等测试手段对AP/PEI/Cu(ClO_(4))_(2)包覆样品的形貌与结构进行了表征。结果表明,与原料AP相比,AP/PEI/Cu(ClO_(4))_(2)包覆样品的高温分解峰温降低了94.2℃,表观放热量增加了512.91 J/g,证实PEI/Cu(ClO_(4))_(2)对AP的热分解具有良好的催化效果;PEI的加入能增强金属催化剂和AP的界面作用,使得催化剂更均匀地分布于AP表面,从而促使金属催化剂更好地发挥热分解催化作用。

Dopamine and cyclic adenosine monophosphate-regulated phosphoprotein with an apparent Mr of 32000 promotes colorectal cancer growth

BACKGROUND Dopamine and cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)-regulated phosphop-rotein with an apparent Mr of 32000(DARPP-32)is a protein that is involved in regulating dopamine and cAMP signaling pathways in the brain.However,recent studies have shown that DARPP-32 is also expressed in other tissues,including colorectal cancer(CRC),where its function is not well understood.AIM To explore the effect of DARPP-32 on CRC progression.METHODS The expression levels of DARPP-32 were assessed in CRC tissues using both quantitative polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry assays.The proliferative capacity of CRC cell lines was evaluated with Cell Counting Kit-8 and 5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine assays,while apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry.The migratory and invasive potential of CRC cell lines were deter-mined using wound healing and transwell chamber assays.In vivo studies involved monitoring the growth rate of xenograft tumors.Finally,the underlying molecular mechanism of DARPP-32 was investigated through RNA-sequencing and western blot analyses.RESULTS DARPP-32 was frequently upregulated in CRC and associated with abnormal clinicopathological features in CRC.Overexpression of DARPP-32 was shown to promote cancer cell proliferation,migration,and invasion and reduce apoptosis.DARPP-32 knockdown resulted in the opposite functional effects.Mechanistically,DARPP-32 may regulate the phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/AKT signaling pathway in order to carry out its biological function.CONCLUSION DARPP-32 promotes CRC progression via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

MWCNTs/PEI杂化纳米纤维膜用于增韧液体成型CF/EP复合材料研究

为了研究不同浓度碳纳米管含量的多壁碳纳米管/聚醚酰亚胺(MWCNTs/PEI)杂化纳米纤维膜对于液体成型环氧树脂碳纤维复合材料的影响,本文制备了液体成型环氧树脂碳纤维复合材料进行实验。通过静电纺丝法制备碳纳米管/聚醚酰亚胺杂化纳米纤维膜,系统研究碳纳米管含量对碳纤维/环氧树脂复合材料层间韧性和面内力学性能的影响,并分析性能与层间多级微观结构的关联机制。研究发现,适应VARI工艺的碳纳米管/聚醚酰亚胺杂化纳米纤维膜使复合材料I型层间断裂韧性得到改善。这可能与碳纳米管/聚醚酰亚胺杂化纳米纤维膜中聚醚酰亚胺通过原位溶解和固化诱导相分离在层间区域形成PEI相分离微球以及碳纳米管的起到钉扎,锚固效应和裂纹尖端分叉机制吸收更多的能量的作用,同时提高层间裂纹扩展阻力和改善层间树脂基体载荷转移能力的作用有关。