Dysregulation of G9a,a histone-lysine N-methyltransferase,has been observed in Alzheimer’s disease and has been correlated with increased levels of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.Likewise,microRNAs are inv...Dysregulation of G9a,a histone-lysine N-methyltransferase,has been observed in Alzheimer’s disease and has been correlated with increased levels of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.Likewise,microRNAs are involved in many biological processes and diseases playing a key role in pathogenesis,especially in multifactorial diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.Therefore,our aim has been to provide partial insights into the interconnection between G9a,microRNAs,oxidative stress,and neuroinflammation.To better understand the biology of G9a,we compared the global microRNA expression between senescence-accelerated mouse-prone 8(SAMP8)control mice and SAMP8 treated with G9a inhibitor UNC0642.We found a downregulation of miR-128 after a G9a inhibition treatment,which interestingly binds to the 3′untranslated region(3′-UTR)of peroxisome-proliferator activator receptor γ(PPARG)mRNA.Accordingly,Pparg gene expression levels were higher in the SAMP8 group treated with G9a inhibitor than in the SAMP8 control group.We also observed modulation of oxidative stress responses might be mainly driven Pparg after G9a inhibitor.To confirm these antioxidant effects,we treated primary neuron cell cultures with hydrogen peroxide as an oxidative insult.In this setting,treatment with G9a inhibitor increases both cell survival and antioxidant enzymes.Moreover,up-regulation of PPARγby G9a inhibitor could also increase the expression of genes involved in DNA damage responses and apoptosis.In addition,we also described that the PPARγ/AMPK axis partially explains the regulation of autophagy markers expression.Finally,PPARγ/GADD45αpotentially contributes to enhancing synaptic plasticity and neurogenesis after G9a inhibition.Altogether,we propose that pharmacological inhibition of G9a leads to a neuroprotective effect that could be due,at least in part,by the modulation of PPARγ-dependent pathways by miR-128.展开更多
钠离子电池(SIBs)的阳极材料一直备受研究关注,但缓慢的动力学行为和较大的体积变化限制了其在实际应用中的推广。为了克服这些问题,本研究利用金属有机框架和MoS_(2)的优异性能,设计并制备了具有稳定骨架结构的复合材料。以Co-ZIF为前...钠离子电池(SIBs)的阳极材料一直备受研究关注,但缓慢的动力学行为和较大的体积变化限制了其在实际应用中的推广。为了克服这些问题,本研究利用金属有机框架和MoS_(2)的优异性能,设计并制备了具有稳定骨架结构的复合材料。以Co-ZIF为前驱体,添加Mo源材料,在高温硫化烧结的过程中,构建了花状的Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C复合材料,探究其在不同温度条件下的结构和电化学性能。此外,通过密度泛函理论(DFT)分析了Co9S8(001)/MoS2异质结对扩散动力学的影响。结果表明,电子结构在异质结构的界面处发生了重塑,Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)表现出典型的金属性和显著增强的电子导电性。在所有样品中,700℃合成的阳极材料Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C具有更稳定的结构和优异的电化学性能。当电流密度从4000恢复到40 mA g^(-1)时,Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C-700的放电容量可以从368 mAh g^(-1)完全恢复到571 mAh g^(-1),并稳定在543 mAh g^(-1)。综上所述,本研究提供了一些关于异质结材料合理制备的思路,有助于设计高性能的金属钠离子电池负极复合材料。展开更多
基金supported by the Ministerio de Economía,Industria y Competitividad(Agencia Estatal de Investigación,AEI,to CGF and MP)Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional(MINECO-FEDER)(PID2022-139016OA-I00,PDC2022-133441-I00,to CGF and MP),Generalitat de Catalunya(2021 SGR 00357+3 种基金to CGF and MP)co-financed by Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Empresai Coneixement de la Generalitat de Catalunya 2021(Llavor 00086,to CGF)the recipient of an Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship(AARF-21-848511)the Agència de Gestiód’Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca(AGAUR)for her FI-SDUR fellowship(2021FISDU 00182).
文摘Dysregulation of G9a,a histone-lysine N-methyltransferase,has been observed in Alzheimer’s disease and has been correlated with increased levels of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.Likewise,microRNAs are involved in many biological processes and diseases playing a key role in pathogenesis,especially in multifactorial diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.Therefore,our aim has been to provide partial insights into the interconnection between G9a,microRNAs,oxidative stress,and neuroinflammation.To better understand the biology of G9a,we compared the global microRNA expression between senescence-accelerated mouse-prone 8(SAMP8)control mice and SAMP8 treated with G9a inhibitor UNC0642.We found a downregulation of miR-128 after a G9a inhibition treatment,which interestingly binds to the 3′untranslated region(3′-UTR)of peroxisome-proliferator activator receptor γ(PPARG)mRNA.Accordingly,Pparg gene expression levels were higher in the SAMP8 group treated with G9a inhibitor than in the SAMP8 control group.We also observed modulation of oxidative stress responses might be mainly driven Pparg after G9a inhibitor.To confirm these antioxidant effects,we treated primary neuron cell cultures with hydrogen peroxide as an oxidative insult.In this setting,treatment with G9a inhibitor increases both cell survival and antioxidant enzymes.Moreover,up-regulation of PPARγby G9a inhibitor could also increase the expression of genes involved in DNA damage responses and apoptosis.In addition,we also described that the PPARγ/AMPK axis partially explains the regulation of autophagy markers expression.Finally,PPARγ/GADD45αpotentially contributes to enhancing synaptic plasticity and neurogenesis after G9a inhibition.Altogether,we propose that pharmacological inhibition of G9a leads to a neuroprotective effect that could be due,at least in part,by the modulation of PPARγ-dependent pathways by miR-128.
文摘钠离子电池(SIBs)的阳极材料一直备受研究关注,但缓慢的动力学行为和较大的体积变化限制了其在实际应用中的推广。为了克服这些问题,本研究利用金属有机框架和MoS_(2)的优异性能,设计并制备了具有稳定骨架结构的复合材料。以Co-ZIF为前驱体,添加Mo源材料,在高温硫化烧结的过程中,构建了花状的Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C复合材料,探究其在不同温度条件下的结构和电化学性能。此外,通过密度泛函理论(DFT)分析了Co9S8(001)/MoS2异质结对扩散动力学的影响。结果表明,电子结构在异质结构的界面处发生了重塑,Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)表现出典型的金属性和显著增强的电子导电性。在所有样品中,700℃合成的阳极材料Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C具有更稳定的结构和优异的电化学性能。当电流密度从4000恢复到40 mA g^(-1)时,Co_(9)S_(8)/MoS_(2)/C-700的放电容量可以从368 mAh g^(-1)完全恢复到571 mAh g^(-1),并稳定在543 mAh g^(-1)。综上所述,本研究提供了一些关于异质结材料合理制备的思路,有助于设计高性能的金属钠离子电池负极复合材料。
