Theoretical Investigation of Novel Nitrogen-Heterocyclic Iridium(III) Polypyridyl Complexes as Photosensitizers for Two-Photon Photodynamic Therapy.

Two-photon photodynamic therapy (TP-PDT) has become a major cancer treatment due to its larger tissue penetration depth, good spatial selectivity, and less damage to normal cells. In this contribution, a series of novel photosensitizer molecules (, ∼) have been designed based on the experimentally demonstrated photosensitizer [Ir(ppy)(osip)] (PF) by fine tuning the π-conjugated structure and introducing different nitrogen-heterocyclic substituents. The electronic structures, one- and two-photon absorption spectra, triplet excited state lifetime, solvation-free energy, and photosensitizing performance were evaluated by means of density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT).

KIF18A promotes cervical squamous cell carcinoma progression by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway through upregulation of CENPE.

Background: Cervical cancer is a prevalent malignancy that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality rates among women in developing nations. Although the association of KIF18A with various cancers has been established, its role in cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC) remains elusive.

Methods: The KIF18A impact on the progression of CESC and its underlying mechanism were investigated through comprehensive bioinformatics analysis utilizing publicly available datasets.

Removal of N-nitrosopyrrolidine from GAC by a three-dimensional electrochemical reactor: degradation mechanism and degradation path.

Nitrogen-containing disinfection by-products (N-DBPs) produced in the process of drinking water disinfection are widely concerning due to the high cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. It is due to the difficulty of natural degradation of N-DBPs in water and the fact that conventional treatment systems do not effectively treat N-DBPs in drinking water. In this study, N-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR) in water was electrocatalytically degraded by a three-dimensional electrode reactor (3DER).

Aqueous rechargeable ammonium ion batteries based on MoS/MXene with a ball-flower morphology as an anode and NHVO with a layered structure as a cathode.

Due to the small hydrated ionic radius and light molar mass of ammonium ions, aqueous ammonium ion batteries attract much attention, providing high security, environmental friendliness and low cost. However, the lack of suitable electrode materials with high specific capacity is a big challenge for practical application. Therefore, in view of this problem, we fabricated an anode applying a MoS material with a ball-flower morphology anchored to MXene nanoflakes, and it shows excellent rate capability in a novel aqueous ammonium ion battery.

Theoretical Investigation of Ru(II) Complexes with Long Lifetime and a Large Two-Photon Absorption Cross-Section in Photodynamic Therapy.

Two-photon photodynamic therapy (TP-PDT), as a new method for cancer, has shown unique advantages in tumors. A low two-photon absorption cross-section (δ) in the biologic spectral window and a short triplet state lifetime are the important issues faced by the current photosensitizers (PSs) in TP-PDT. In this paper, the photophysical properties of a series of Ru(II) complexes were studied by density functional theory and time-dependent density functional theory methods.

Circ_0001103 alleviates IL-1β-induced chondrocyte cell injuries by upregulating SIRT1 via targeting miR-375.

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common inflammatory disease characterized by articular cartilage degeneration and injury. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are widely involved in the development of human diseases, including OA. The objective of this study was to investigate the function and functional mechanism of circ_0001103 in OA.

Identification of microRNA‑363‑3p as an essential regulator of chondrocyte apoptosis in osteoarthritis by targeting NRF1 through the p53‑signaling pathway.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects the physical, and mental health of middle‑aged and elderly people. The aims of the present study were to determine the biological function and molecular mechanisms of miR‑363‑3p in chondrocyte apoptosis. Exploration of the molecular mechanisms of OA may be helpful in the understand of the causes, and facilitating the prevention and treatment of OA.

Artifact correction in low-dose dental CT imaging using Wasserstein generative adversarial networks.

Purpose: In recent years, health risks concerning high-dose x-ray radiation have become a major concern in dental computed tomography (CT) examinations. Therefore, adopting low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) technology has become a major focus in the CT imaging field. One of these LDCT technologies is downsampling data acquisition during low-dose x-ray imaging processes.

CXCL12/CXCR4 axis induces proliferation and invasion in human endometrial cancer.

Objective: Since that we have previously found CXCL12/CXCR4, an important biological axis is highly transcribed in several cancer cells. We aim to investigate whether CXCL12/CXCR4 axis regulates critical processes in neoplastic transformation that affects endometrial cancer cell biology.

Methods: The expression levels of CXCR4 were analyzed in human normal endometrial tissue, simple hyperplasia, atypical hyperplasia and endometrial cancer cells by immunohistochemistry and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Inhibition of CXCR4 and CXCR7 for reduction of cell proliferation and invasion in human endometrial cancer.

As one of the most common malignant cancers in female reproductive tract, endometrial cancer accounts for 20-30 % of the most frequent gynecological malignancy, which is originated from endometrial epithelial. The molecular mechanisms for the generation of endometrial cancer are up to now unclear, hindering the development of corresponding therapy. CXCR4 and CXCR7 were receptors of CXCL12 chemokine ligand, which could regulate critical procedures of neoplastic transformation, including proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis of the cells.