Natural polyphenols effects on protein aggregates in Alzheimer＇s and Parkinson＇s prion-like diseases

Alzheimer＇s and Parkinson＇s diseases are the most common neurodegenerative diseases. They are characterized by protein aggregates and so can be considered as prion-like disease. The major components of these deposits are amyloid peptide and tau for Alzheimer＇s disease, α-synuclein and synphilin-1 for Parkinson＇s disease. Drugs currently proposed to treat these pathologies do not prevent neurodegenerative processes and are mainly symptomatic therapies. Molecules inducing inhibition of aggregation or disaggregation of these proteins could have beneficial effects, especially if they have other beneficial effects for these diseases. Thus, several natural polyphenols, which have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, have been largely studied, for their effects on protein aggregates found in these diseases, notably in vitro. In this article, we propose to review the significant papers concerning the role of polyphenols on aggregation and disaggregation of amyloid peptide, tau, α-synuclein, synphilin-1, suggesting that these compounds could be useful in the treatments in Alzheimer＇s and Parkinson＇s diseases.

MOLECULAR UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL POLYPHENOLS: FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING AND INTERACTION WITH BIOMEMBRANES

Quantum calculations(mainly DFT)and molecular dynamics are increasingly effective tools to evaluate the physical chemical properties of natural and bio-inspired compounds.Free Radical Scavenging Capacity.Thermodynamic parameters(mainly bond dissociation enthalpies(BDE)of the O-H phenolic bond)allowed an accurate prediction of the antioxidant capacities of

Counteraction of Nogo-A and axonal growth inhibitors by green tea polyphenols and other natural products

Neuronal injuries such as stroke,traumatic brain injury,and spinal cord injury are leading causes of major disability and death.Chronic therapy for these neuronal injuries requires the promotion of axonal regeneration from the remaining neurons（Schwab and Strittmatter,2014）.

Liquid metal compartmented by polyphenol-mediated nanointerfaces enables high-performance thermal management on electronic devices

The exponentially increasing heat generation in electronic devices,induced by high power density and miniaturization,has become a dominant issue that affects carbon footprint,cost,performance,reliability,and lifespan.Liquid metals(LMs)with high thermal conductivity are promising candidates for effective thermal management yet are facing pump-out and surface-spreading issues.Confinement in the form of metallic particles can address these problems,but apparent alloying processes elevate the LM melting point,leading to severely deteriorated stability.Here,we propose a facile and sustainable approach to address these challenges by using a biogenic supramolecular network as an effective diffusion barrier at copper particle-LM(EGaIn/Cu@TA)interfaces to achieve superior thermal conduction.The supramolecular network promotes LM stability by reducing unfavorable alloying and fluidity transition.The EGaIn/Cu@TA exhibits a record-high metallic-mediated thermal conductivity(66.1 W m^(-1) K^(-1))and fluidic stability.Moreover,mechanistic studies suggest the enhanced heat flow path after the incorporation of copper particles,generating heat dissipation suitable for computer central processing units,exceeding that of commercial silicone.Our results highlight the prospects of renewable macromolecules isolated from biomass for the rational design of nanointerfaces based on metallic particles and LM,paving a new and sustainable avenue for high-performance thermal management.

Effects of green iron nanoparticles on iron changes and phytoavailability in a calcareous soil

Green iron nanoparticles(Fe NPs)can be a practical solution to combat iron(Fe)deficiency in calcareous agricultural soils.The main aim of the present work was to assess the effects of green Fe NPs on Fe availability in calcareous soils.For this purpose,green Fe NPs were synthesized using green tea(G-Fe NPs),Shirazi thyme(T-Fe NPs),walnut green hull(W-Fe NPs),and pistachio green hull(P-Fe NPs)extracts and applied as a source of Fe fertilizer to sorghum(Sorghum bicolor L.Moench)plants.Results of X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and dynamic light scattering(DLS)indicated that the green Fe NPs were amorphous in nature and the polyphenols obtained from plant-part extracts acted as both capping and reducing agents.Similar to the behavior of Fe-ethylenediamine-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid(Fe-EDDHA)in calcareous soils,G-Fe NPs,T-Fe NPs,W-Fe NPs,and P-Fe NPs increased Fe release compared with the control and FeSO_(4) treatment.Cumulative Fe release data fitted well to the power function,intra-particle diffusion,and Elovich kinetic models.According to the pot experiment,the increment in soil Fe availability upon Fe-EDDHA and Fe NPs application led to an increase in Fe uptake,growth,and photosynthetic pigment contents of the sorghum plants.Although further research is needed to evaluate the residual effect and environmental impact of green Fe NPs,they may be an appropriate substitute for traditional Fe fertilizers in calcareous soils.