In this work,we fabricated and characterized bioactive 3D glass-ceramic scaffolds with inherent antibacterial properties.The sol-gel(solution-gelation)technique and the sacrificial template method were applied for the...In this work,we fabricated and characterized bioactive 3D glass-ceramic scaffolds with inherent antibacterial properties.The sol-gel(solution-gelation)technique and the sacrificial template method were applied for the fabrication of 3D highly porous scaffolds in the 58.6SiO2-24.9CaO-7.2P2O5-4.2Al2O3–1.5Na2O−1.5K2O–2.1Ag2O system(Ag-BG).This system is known for its advanced bioactive and antibacterial properties.The fabrication of 3D scaffolds has potential applications that impact tissue engineering.The study of the developed scaffolds from macro-characteristics to nano-,revealed a strong correlation between the macroscale properties such as antibacterial action,bioactivity with the microstructural characteristics such as elemental analysis,crystallinity.Elemental homogeneity,morphological,and microstructural characteristics of the scaffolds were studied by scanning electron microscopy associated with energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),transmittance electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and UV-visible spectroscopy methods.The compressive strength of the 3D scaffolds was measured within the range of values for glass-ceramic scaffolds with similar compositions,porosity,and pore size.The capability of the scaffolds to form an apatite-like phase was tested by immersing the scaffolds in simulated body fluid(SBF)and the antibacterial response against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)was studied.The formation of an apatite phase was observed after two weeks of immersion in SBF and the anti-MRSA effect occurs after both direct and indirect exposure.展开更多
Over the past few years,the human virome and its complex interactions with microbial communities and the immune system have gained recognition as a crucial factor in human health.Individuals with compromised immune fu...Over the past few years,the human virome and its complex interactions with microbial communities and the immune system have gained recognition as a crucial factor in human health.Individuals with compromised immune function encounter distinctive challenges due to their heightened vulnerability to a diverse range of infectious diseases.This review aims to comprehensively explore and analyze the growing evidence regarding the role of the virome in immunocompromised disease status.By surveying the latest literature,we present a detailed overview of virome alterations observed in various immunodeficiency conditions.We then delve into the influence and mechanisms of these virome changes on the pathogenesis of specific diseases in immunocompromised individuals.Furthermore,this review explores the clinical relevance of virome studies in the context of immunodeficiency,highlighting the potential diagnostic and therapeutic gains from a better understanding of virome contributions to disease manifestations.展开更多
文摘In this work,we fabricated and characterized bioactive 3D glass-ceramic scaffolds with inherent antibacterial properties.The sol-gel(solution-gelation)technique and the sacrificial template method were applied for the fabrication of 3D highly porous scaffolds in the 58.6SiO2-24.9CaO-7.2P2O5-4.2Al2O3–1.5Na2O−1.5K2O–2.1Ag2O system(Ag-BG).This system is known for its advanced bioactive and antibacterial properties.The fabrication of 3D scaffolds has potential applications that impact tissue engineering.The study of the developed scaffolds from macro-characteristics to nano-,revealed a strong correlation between the macroscale properties such as antibacterial action,bioactivity with the microstructural characteristics such as elemental analysis,crystallinity.Elemental homogeneity,morphological,and microstructural characteristics of the scaffolds were studied by scanning electron microscopy associated with energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),transmittance electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and UV-visible spectroscopy methods.The compressive strength of the 3D scaffolds was measured within the range of values for glass-ceramic scaffolds with similar compositions,porosity,and pore size.The capability of the scaffolds to form an apatite-like phase was tested by immersing the scaffolds in simulated body fluid(SBF)and the antibacterial response against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)was studied.The formation of an apatite phase was observed after two weeks of immersion in SBF and the anti-MRSA effect occurs after both direct and indirect exposure.
基金supported by grants from the Start-up Foundation of Tsinghua University(No.400-53332101822)the Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences(No.045-61000100122)+4 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2301900 and 2021YFC2301905)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32200036 and 81974303)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Nos.L222068 and Z220018)the High-Level Public Health Specialized Talents Project of Beijing Municipal Health Commission(No.2022-2-018)the Beijing Key Laboratory for HIV/AIDS Research(No.BZ0089)
文摘Over the past few years,the human virome and its complex interactions with microbial communities and the immune system have gained recognition as a crucial factor in human health.Individuals with compromised immune function encounter distinctive challenges due to their heightened vulnerability to a diverse range of infectious diseases.This review aims to comprehensively explore and analyze the growing evidence regarding the role of the virome in immunocompromised disease status.By surveying the latest literature,we present a detailed overview of virome alterations observed in various immunodeficiency conditions.We then delve into the influence and mechanisms of these virome changes on the pathogenesis of specific diseases in immunocompromised individuals.Furthermore,this review explores the clinical relevance of virome studies in the context of immunodeficiency,highlighting the potential diagnostic and therapeutic gains from a better understanding of virome contributions to disease manifestations.