A Series of Rare-Earth Metal-Based Coordination Polymers: Fluorescence and Sensing Studies.

Ratiometric fluorescent sensing based on dual-emitting fluorescent coordination polymers (FL-CPs) has attracted intense attention due to their sensing accuracy and easy visualization when compared with sensing relying solely on monochromatic FL-CPs. In this work, a series of rare-earth metal-based CPs, formuled as [(CH)NH][Ln(bpdc)] (Ln = Y, Eu and Tb, Hbpdc = biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid), are presented, which show dual emission aroused from the Ln ions and the inefficient intermolecular energy transfer from ligands to Ln metals. For clarity, the as-made Ln-CPs are named Eu-bpdc, Tb-bpdc, and Y-bpdc based on the corresponding Ln.

Porous Single-Crystal Nitrides for Enhanced Pseudocapacitance and Stability in Energy Storage Applications.

Supercapacitors have emerged as a prominent area of research in energy storage technology, primarily because of their high power density and notable stability compared to batteries. However, their practical implementation is hindered by their low energy densities and insufficient long-term stability. In this study, bulk porous NbN and TaN single crystals with excellent pseudocapacitance and electrical conductivity are successfully prepared by solid-phase transformation method.

LiaSR two-component system modulates the oxidative stress response in Streptococcusmutans.

Many commensal bacteria of the human oral microbiome can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS will inhibit the colonization of Streptococcusmutans (S.mutans), a major pathogenic bacteria in dental caries.

Deciphering the killing mechanisms of potassium iodide in combination with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against cross-kingdom biofilm.

Introduction: The co-existence of and is frequently detected in root caries and early child caries and is reported to be associated with recurrent caries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of potassium iodide (KI) in combination with toluidine blue O-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on and mixed-species biofilm, as well as the antibiofilm mechanisms involved.

Methods: Mixed-species biofilm was constructed of and on dentin blocks.

The simultaneous miR-155-5p overexpression and miR-223-3p inhibition can activate pEMT in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective: This study aims to explore the effects of miR-223-3p and miR-155-5p on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and migration in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Methodology: EMT markers (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, P120 catenin (P120ctn), and vimentin) expression was determined by qRT-PCR and western blot analysis in SCC-9 cells which overexpress miR-155-5p and/or not express miR-223-3p. Scratch assays and Transwell migration assays were conducted to evaluate cell migration ability.

Comparative analysis of myoelectric activity and mandibular movement in healthy and nonpainful articular temporomandibular disorder subjects.

Objectives: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the leading causes of craniofacial pain, and a high incidence of TMDs in young adults has been reported. Previous studies have used surface electromyography (sEMG) and mandibular kinematic analysis for TMDs diagnosis. This study aimed to provide normal reference values of sEMG and mandibular kinematics in Han Chinese adults, compare the sex differences and assess their diagnosis value on pain-free articular TMDs.

Intestinal homeostasis disrupted by Periodontitis exacerbates Alzheimer's Disease in APP/PS1 mice.

Periodontitis exacerbates Alzheimer's disease (AD) through multiple pathways. Both periodontitis and AD are intricately correlated to intestinal homeostasis, yet there is still a lack of direct evidence regarding whether periodontitis can regulate the progression of AD by modulating intestinal homeostasis. The current study induced experimental periodontitis in AD mice by bilaterally ligating the maxillary second molars with silk and administering Pg-LPS injections in APP/PS1 (APP/PS1) mice.

Enhancing Optoelectronic Performance of All-Inorganic Double Perovskites via Halogen Doping: Synergistic Screening Strategies and Multiscale Simulations.

Designing all-inorganic double perovskites through element mixing is a promising strategy to enhance their optoelectronic performance and structural stability. The complex interplay between multilevel structures and optoelectronic properties in element-mixed double perovskites necessitates further in-depth theoretical exploration. In this study, we employ screening strategies and multiscale simulations combining first-principles methods and device-scale continuum models to identify two novel element-mixed compounds, RbAgInClI and CsAgInClI, as promising candidates for photovoltaic applications.

Ni-Doped PrBaMnO Cathodes for Enhancing Electrolysis of CO in Solid Oxide Electrolytic Cells.

Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs) can electro-reduce carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, which not only effectively utilizes greenhouse gases, but also converts excess electrical energy into chemical energy. Perovskite-based oxides with exsolved metal nanoparticles are promising cathode materials for direct electrocatalytic reduction of CO through SOECs, and have thus received increasing attention. In this work, we doped PrBaMnO at the B site, and after reduction treatment, metal nanoparticles exsolved and precipitated on the surface of the cathode material, thereby establishing a stable metal-oxide interface structure and significantly improving the electrocatalytic activity of the SOEC cathode materials.

Phosphorescent metallaknots of Au(I)-bis(acetylide) strands directed by Cu(I) π-coordination.

Knots containing metal atoms as part of their continuous strand backbone are termed as metallaknots. While several metallaknots have been synthesized through one-pot self-assembly, the designed synthesis of metallaknots by controlling the arrangement of entanglements and strands connectivity remains unexplored. Here, we report the synthesis of metallaknots composed with Au(I)-bis(acetylide) linkages and templated by Cu(I) ions.

A study on the precision of voxel- and surface-based mandibular superimposition.

Objective: To apply the more accurate technique for mandibular superimposition and provide a valuable reference for the assessment of mandibular tooth movement and condylar remodeling before and after orthodontic treatment.

Methods: This retrospective study involved 38 adult patients who underwent two cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans at different stages of treatment at Fujian Provincial People's Hospital between September, 2020 and December, 2022. The software Dolphin was used for mandible segmentation, enabling voxel-based mandibular superimposition with the mandibular ramus as the reference region.

Research on Synthesis, Structure, and Catalytic Performance of Tetranuclear Copper(I) Clusters Supported by 2-Mercaptobenz-zole-Type Ligands.

Tetrahedral copper(I) clusters [Cu(MBIZ)(PPh)] (), [Cu(MBOZ)(PPh)] () (MBIZ = 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, MBOZ = 2-mercaptobenzoxazole) were prepared by regulation of the copper-thiolate clusters [Cu(MBIZ)] () and [Cu(MBOZ)I] () with PPh. With the presence of iodide anion, the regulation provided the iodide-containing clusters [Cu(MBIZ)(PPh)I] () and [Cu(MBOZ)(PPh)I] (). The cyclic voltammogram of in MeCN (0.

Impact of Structural Alterations from Chemical Doping on the Electrical Transport Properties of Conjugated Polymers.

Conjugated polymers (CPs) are widely used as conductive materials in various applications, with their conductive properties adjustable through chemical doping. While doping enhances the thermoelectric properties of CPs due to improved main-chain transport, overdoping can distort the polymer structure, increasing energy disorder and impeding intrinsic electrical transport. This study explored how different dopants affect the structural integrity and electrical transport properties of CPs.

Landscape, Human Disturbance, and Climate Factors Drive the Species Richness of Alien Invasive Plants on Subtropical Islands.

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) pose a significant threat to island biodiversity and severely impact ecosystems. Understanding the species-area relationship and environmental determinants of growth forms for IAP species on subtropical islands is crucial for establishing an IAP's early warning mechanism, enhancing island ecological management, and protecting the ecosystems of Fujian and other subtropical islands. The study identified significant species-area relationships for IAPs and different life-form plants (trees, shrubs, and herbs), with slopes of 0.

Impact of cathepsin K-induced proteoglycans degradation on dentin collagen.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of cathepsin K (catK) on proteoglycans (PGs) and the subsequent impacts on dentin collagen degradation.

Materials And Methods: Demineralized dentin samples were prepared and divided into the following groups: deionized water (DW), 0.1 U/mL chondroitinase ABC (C-ABC), and 1 μM odanacatib (ODN).

Self-assembled peptide hydrogel loaded with functional peptide Dentonin accelerates vascularized bone tissue regeneration in critical-size bone defects.

Regeneration of oral craniofacial bone defects is a complex process, and reconstruction of large bone defects without the use of exogenous cells or bioactive substances remains a major challenge. Hydrogels are highly hydrophilic polymer networks with the potential to promote bone tissue regeneration. In this study, functional peptide Dentonin was loaded onto self-assembled peptide hydrogels (RAD) to constitute functionally self-assembling peptide RAD/Dentonin hydrogel scaffolds with a view that RAD/Dentonin hydrogel could facilitate vascularized bone regeneration in critical-size calvarial defects.

Nanosilicates facilitate periodontal regeneration potential by activating the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway in periodontal ligament cells.

The recent development of nanobiomaterials has shed some light on the field of periodontal tissue regeneration. Laponite (LAP), an artificially synthesized two-dimensional (2D) disk-shaped nanosilicate, has garnered substantial attention in regenerative biomedical applications owing to its distinctive structure, exceptional biocompatibility and bioactivity. This study endeavors to comprehensively evaluate the influence of LAP on periodontal regeneration.

Effect of different approaches of direct radiation on the surface structure and caries susceptibility of enamel.

It is not clear whether different radiation methods have different effects on enamel. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of single and fractionated radiation on enamel and caries susceptibility and to provide an experimental basis for further study of radiation‑related caries. Thirty-six caries-free human third molars were collected and randomly divided into three groups (n = 12).