Aggresomes are the product of misfolded protein aggregation, and the presence of aggresomes has been correlated with poor prognosis in cancer patients. However, the exact role of aggresomes in tumorigenesis and cancer progression remains largely unknown. Herein, the multiomics screening reveal that OTUD1 protein plays an important role in retaining ovarian cancer stem cell (OCSC) properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The BET family member BRD4 is a bromodomain-containing protein that plays a vital role in driving oncogene expression. Given their pivotal role in regulating oncogenic networks in various cancer types, BET inhibitors (BETi) have been developed, but the clinical application has been impeded by dose-limiting toxicity and resistance. Understanding the mechanisms of BRD4 activity and identifying predictive biomarkers could facilitate the successful clinical use of BETis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe comprehension and manipulation of the propagation characteristics of elementary excitations, such as excitons and plasmons, play a crucial role in tailoring the optical properties of low-dimensional materials. To this end, investigations into the momentum () dispersions of excitons and plasmons in confined geometry are required fundamentally. Due to advancements in momentum-resolved spectroscopy techniques, research on the -dependent excitons or plasmons in low-dimensional materials is beginning to emerge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreased de novo lipogenesis (DNL) is a major feature of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). None of the drugs targeting the catalytic activity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), the rate-limiting enzyme in the DNL process, have been approved by the FDA. Whether cytosolic ACC1 can be regulated spatially remains to be explored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA comprehensive understanding of neuronal diversity and connectivity is essential for understanding the anatomical and cellular mechanisms that underlie functional contributions. With the advent of single-cell analysis, growing information regarding molecular profiles leads to the identification of more heterogeneous cell types. Therefore, the need for additional orthogonal recombinase systems is increasingly apparent, as heterogeneous tissues can be further partitioned into increasing numbers of specific cell types defined by multiple features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: An essential factor related to the acute alcoholic liver injury is damage to the intestinal mucosal barrier. Yajieshaba (YJSB) is a commonly used formulation of Dai people in China and protects the liver.
Aim Of The Study: This study investigated whether YJSB can prevent acute alcoholic liver injury by regulating the intestinal mucosal barrier.
Formaldehyde (HCHO) is an air pollutant that has a detrimental effect on human health and atmospheric environment. Until now, satellite observation has been increasingly a valuable source for monitoring the unconventional atmospheric pollutants due to the limited availability of ground-based HCHO data. Here, we used Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) and the weather research and forecasting with chemistry (WRF-Chem) model to synergistically analyze the spatiotemporal variations of tropospheric HCHO in Beijing during 2009-2020, and the response of O to HCHO and NO in hotspots.
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November 2021
The Sichuan-Chongqing region is the leader and growth pole of economic development in western China. With the rapid development of economy and unique geographical environment, high concentration of sulfur dioxide air pollution has existed for a long time in Sichuan-Chongqing area. Based on 10 years of remote sensing data, this paper studies the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics, stability, and influencing factors of sulfur dioxide in this area.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is characterized by glycogen-laden, unexplained male predominance, and frequent mutations in the Von Hippel-Lindau () gene and histone modifier genes. Besides, poor survival rates of ccRCC patients seem to be associated with up-regulation of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). However, the mechanism underlying these features remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examines the current aerosol pollution scenario in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao (GHM) Greater Bay Area, based on OMAERUV daily data products, to define the spatial and temporal distribution from 2008 to 2019 and predict variation trends of the ultraviolet aerosol index (UVAI). Changes and potential source areas were analyzed, and their influencing factors were identified. The annual time series of UVAI in the GHM Greater Bay Area showed a downward trend, with an average annual decrease of 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn order to assess the status of aerosol pollution in three selected Northeast Provinces of China, Ozone Monitoring Instrument/Aura Near UV Aerosol Optical Depth and Single Scattering Albedo 1-orbit L2 Swath 13 × 24km V003 (OMAERUV) daily product data was used to evaluate (1) the ultraviolet aerosol index (UVAI) temporal and spatial distribution of the three Northeast Provinces from 2009 to 2018; (2) the potential pollution source areas of provincial capital cities; and (3) future trend changes. Furthermore, the influencing factors were also analyzed and are discussed herein. The results show that the UVAI in the Northeast Provinces exhibit an overall increasing trend, with an average annual increase rate of 2.
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June 2019
A magnetic-pH dual responsive drug delivery system was prepared for antibacterial therapy to reduce the side effects on nonpathological cells or tissues. Iron oxide (FeO) core was surface-functionalized with silane coupling agents to link β‑cyclodextrin (β-CD) (CDMNP), and a polypseudorotaxanes shell where polyethyleneglycol chains threaded much CD molecules was further prepared on the magnetic FeO core (CDMNP-PEG-CD) to enhance loading capacity of roxithromycin (ROX). CDMNP-PEG-CD with a hydrodynamic diameter of ~168 nm was cytocompatible, superparamagnetic, magnetic-responsive and stable for 180 min of storage.
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June 2019
Cell-loaded carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) microspheres were generated via a flow focusing microfluidic device, with a final aim to obtain viable ATDC5 aggregates with sustained proliferation capacity. We synthesized various CMC with phenolic groups (CMC-Ph) and demonstrated that high CMC-Ph molecular weight, high CMC-Ph concentration (>0.8 g/ml) or long culturing period had obvious inhibition effect on ATDC5 proliferation, but low horseradish peroxidase concentration (HRP, <0.
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