Publications by authors named "Weilu Liu"

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  • A competitive-type photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptasensor utilizing a novel Au@Cd:SnO/SnS nanocomposite has been developed for detecting 17β-estradiol (E2) in microfluidic devices.
  • The nanocomposite shows high photoelectrochemical activity through efficient separation of photo-generated electron and hole pairs, enhancing the detection sensitivity when E2 interacts with the DNA structures on the electrode.
  • The PEC aptasensor achieves rapid and sensitive E2 detection with a detection limit of 1.2 × 10 mol/L and is designed for practical use, offering on-site testing capabilities in clinical and environmental settings.
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Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) serves as a potent tool for adjusting drug concentration within a reasonable range. However, continuous monitoring of anticancer drugs in-vivo presents a significant challenge. Herein, we propose a needle-in-needle electrochemical sensor based on an acupuncture needle electrode, capable of monitoring the anticancer drug etoposide in the peritoneal cavity of living rats.

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Patients with osteoporotic fractures often require effective fixation and subsequent bone repair. However, currently available materials are often limited functionally, failing to improve this cohort's outcomes. Herein, kaempferol-loaded mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs)-doped orthopedic adhesives are prepared to assist osteoporotic fracture fixation and restore dysregulated bone homeostasis, including promoting osteoblast formation while inhibiting osteoclastic bone-resorbing activity to synergistically promote osteoporotic fracture healing.

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Macrophages activation is crucial in pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases like ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Circular RNAs (circRNAs)-induced macrophage-associated inflammation participates in many autoimmune diseases but remains elusive in AS. Here, we verified increased expression of circIFNGR2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with AS and its expression levels were correlated with the AS severity.

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Bone implant outcome and bone regeneration properties can be improved by the immunomodulation of exosomes (Exos) derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which contain cytokines, signaling lipids, and regulatory miRNAs. Analysis of miRNAs in BMSCs-derived exosomes showed that miR-21a-5p exhibited the highest expression and was associated with the NF-κB pathway. Hence, we developed an implant with miR-21a-5p functionality to promote bone incorporation by immunoregulation.

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At present, effective fixation and anti-infection implant materials represent the mainstay for the treatment of open fractures. However, external fixation can cause nail tract infections and is ineffective for fixing small fracture fragments. Moreover, closed reduction and internal fixation during the early stage of injury can lead to potential bone infection, conducive to bone nonunion and delayed healing.

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Recent breakthroughs in cell transplantation therapy have revealed the promising potential of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for promoting the regeneration of growth plate cartilage injury. However, the high apoptosis rate and the uncertainty of the differentiation direction of cells often lead to poor therapeutic effects. Cells are often grown under three-dimensional (3D) conditions in vivo, and the stiffness and components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) are important regulators of stem cell differentiation.

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It is well-established that treating articular cartilage injuries is clinically challenging since they lack blood arteries, nerves, and lymphoid tissue. Recent studies have revealed that bone marrow stem cell-derived exosomes (BMSCs-Exos) exert significant chondroprotective effects through paracrine secretions, and hydrogel-based materials can synergize the exosomes through sustained release. Therefore, this research aims to synthesize an ECM (extracellular matrix)-mimicking gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel modified by gelatin combined with BMSCs-derived exosomes to repair cartilage damage.

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Titanium (Ti) implant-associated infections are a challenge in orthopedic surgery, for which a series of antibacterial coatings have been designed and fabricated to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination. Herein, we created a degradable three-layer sandwich-type coating to achieve long-term antibacterial effects while simultaneously reconstructing the local immune microenvironment. The vancomycin (Van)-loaded vaterite coating constitutes the outer and inner layers, whereas Interleukin-12 (IL-12)-containing liposomes embedded in sodium alginate constitutes the middle layer.

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Purpose: Failure of porous tantalum rod (PTR) implantation in treating early osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) has been frequently reported, but the underlying mechanism remains uncertain, which raised the concern of its efficacy. The study aimed to discuss the underlying mechanism from the perspectives of bone reconstruction and pathological changes.

Methods: Five patients with PTR implantation experienced total hip arthroplasty (THA) due to recurrent pain, whose femoral heads were collected as "tantalum group.

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A novel electrochemical sensor is reported for the detection of the antiviral drug favipiravir based on the core-shell nanocomposite of flower-like molybdenum disulfide (MoS) nanospheres and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). The MoS@MIP core-shell nanocomposite was prepared via the electrodeposition of a MIP layer on the MoS modified electrode, using o-phenylenediamine as the monomer and favipiravir as the template. The selective binding of target favipiravir at the MoS@MIP core-shell nanocomposite produced a redox signal in a concentration dependent manner, which was used for the quantitative analysis.

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Stomatal conductance (g ) affects water use efficiency (WUE) through coordinating photosynthesis and transpiration and is regulated by chemical and/or hydraulic signals. However, the regulation mechanism of g of tomato leaves has not been fully explored under combined water and salt stress. Here, we set up four salt treatments and two water treatments in a climate greenhouse and measured stomatal morphologies and conductance and other photosynthesis parameters.

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Puerarin, an important isoflavone, has been widely used for the treatment of angina and hypertension. In this work, we developed a novel electrochemical sensor for the detection of puerarin based on the hybrid of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP). The RGO/MIP sensor functions by target puerarin recognition and electro-oxidization via a two-proton and two-electron process, enabling the detection of puerarin with good selectivity and high sensitivity.

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Rationale: Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia (SMD) is an extremely rare disorder of irregular development of spine and metaphyses of long tubular bones. Mutations in the collagen type X alpha 1 gene were found to underlie this condition. Previously reported mutations in the N-terminal non-collagenous NC2 domain and C-terminal non-collagenous NC1 domain failed to be identified in some specific patients.

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A new nanocomposite was developed based on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) supported gold dendrite and applied for amperometric detection of acetaminophen. The RGO-gold dendrite composite was prepared by self-assembly of poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) functionalized gold dendrite and poly (sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) functionalized RGO. The composite electrode material was characterized by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Ultraviolet-vis spectroscopy (UV), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).

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In this work, we reported the synthesis of 3, 6-diamino-9-ethylcarbazole and its application as a new monomer for preparation of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) electrochemical sensor. The as prepared MIP sensor exhibited ultrahigh sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of 17-β-estradiol in attomolar levels (1 × 10molL). The sensor works by detecting the change of the interfacial impedance that is derived from recognition of 17-β-estradiol on the MIP layer.

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A novel electrochemical biosensor was developed for ultrasensitive determination of testosterone from femtomolar to micromolar levels via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. The sensor features a nanosized molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) film that was electrochemically grafted on a graphene-oxide sheets modified electrode. The detection mechanism of this senor is explained via the change of the interfacial impedance that derived from the recognition of the target molecule.

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Objective: To construct a luciferase reporter gene vector of p-selectin gene promoter and determine its transcriptional activity for screening the effect of drugs on the transcriptional activity of p-selectin promoter.

Methods: Primers were designed based on human p-selectin promoter sequence from UCSC software. The p-selectin promoter from human genome DNA was then amplified.

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Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and electroacupuncture therapies for the early treatment of primary depression.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were analyzed to compare therapy combining SSRIs and electroacupuncture to SSRI therapy alone. The RCTs were identified by searching, among others, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Chongqing VIP database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, WANFANG DATA, and the Chinese Biological Medical Literature Database.

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The utility of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) as electrochemical sensor often suffers from its limited catalytic efficiency. Here, we proposed an alternative approach by combining the concept of MIP with the use of mimetic enzyme. A metronidazole imprinted polymer with nitroreductase-like activity was successfully achieved via an electrochemical method, where melamine served two purposes: functional monomer of MIP and component of mimetic enzyme.

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Hole-transporting materials with tunable structures and properties are mainly applied in organic light-emitting diodes as transport layer. But their catalytic properties as signal amplifiers in biological assays are seldom reported. In this paper, a starburst molecule, 4,4,4″-tri(N-carbazolyl)-triphenylamine (TCT), containing a triphenylamine as the central core and three carbazoles as the peripheral functional groups was designed and synthesized.

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Electrochemical detection of dopamine (DA) plays an important role in medical diagnosis. In this paper, tremella-like graphene-Au (t-GN-Au) composites were synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal method for selective detection of DA. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used to characterize as-prepared t-GN-Au composites.

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A novel composite film derived from cysteic acid and poly(diallydimethylammonium chloride)-functionalized graphene (PDDA-GN) was employed as an enhanced electrode material for ultrasensitive determination of metronidazole. The cysteic acid/PDDA-GN composite film was prepared by the electrochemical grafting of cysteic acid onto the PDDA-GN coated glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The cyclic voltammetry investigations reveal that the peak current of metronidazole reduction at the cysteic acid/PDDA-GN/GCE was remarkably enhanced compared to the bare GCE, the cysteic acid/GCE and the PDDA-GN/GCE.

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