Baihui（DU20）-penetrating-Qubin（GB7） acupuncture can inhibit inflammatory reactions and activate signaling pathways related to proliferation after intracerebral hemorrhage.However,there is no research showing the r...Baihui（DU20）-penetrating-Qubin（GB7） acupuncture can inhibit inflammatory reactions and activate signaling pathways related to proliferation after intracerebral hemorrhage.However,there is no research showing the relationship between this treatment and cell apoptosis.Rat models of intracerebral hemorrhage were established by injecting 60 μL of autologous blood into the right side of the caudate-putamen.Six hours later,the needle traveled subcutaneously from the Baihui acupoint to Qubin acupoint.The needle was alternately rotated（180 ± 10 turns/min） manually along clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.Stimulation lasted for 7 days,and was performed three times each for 6 minutes with 6-minute intervals between stimulations.Rats intraperitoneally receiving Sonic hedgehog pathway activator,purmorphamine（1 mg/kg per day）,served as positive controls.Motor and sensory function were assessed using the Ludmila Belayev test.Extent of pathological changes were measured in the perihemorrhagic penumbra using hematoxylin-eosin staining.Apoptosis was examined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase（Td T）-mediated d UTP nick end labeling assay.Expression of smoothened（Smo） and glioma-associated homolog 1（Gli1） was determined by western blot assay.Our results showed that Baihui-penetrating-Qubin acupuncture promoted recovery of motor and sensory function,reduced the apoptotic cell percentage in the perihemorrhagic penumbra,and up-regulated Smo and Gli1 expression.We conclude that Baihui-penetrating-Qubin acupuncture can mitigate hemorrhage and promote functional recovery of the brain in a rat model of intracerebral hemorrhage,possibly by activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway.展开更多
A new species of the genus Tylototriton is described,from Yuexi county,Anhui province,in the south of the Dabie Mountains.It is based on morphological and molecular analysis.The new species is identified as belonging ...A new species of the genus Tylototriton is described,from Yuexi county,Anhui province,in the south of the Dabie Mountains.It is based on morphological and molecular analysis.The new species is identified as belonging to the Tylototriton asperrimus group and shares a number of similarities with T.wenxianensis,T.broadoridgus and T.dabienicus.The diagnostic characteristics of the new species are as follows： the head length is greater than the width of the head; bony ridges on the head are prominent and necked-in; the distal digit ends,ventral digits,peripheral area of the cloaca and the tail＇s lower edge are orange.The result from the molecular analysis of the genus Tylototriton（including the type specimen of the new species） based on three mitochondrial genes（ND1,ND2 and CYTB） indicated that the new species was close to T.wenxianensis,T.dabienicus,and T.broadoridgus,but formed an independent clade.This result was consistent with the morphological analysis above,which supports the theory that the population distributed in the south of the Dabie Mountains,namely in from Yuexi county,Anhui province,represented a distinct species,Tylototriton anhuiensis sp.nov.展开更多
光诱导电子转移可逆加成-断裂链转移聚合(Photoinduced Electron Transfer-Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization,PET-RAFT聚合,凭借能耗低、反应条件温和、时空可控、反应正交性和耐氧性等特性在聚合领域...光诱导电子转移可逆加成-断裂链转移聚合(Photoinduced Electron Transfer-Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization,PET-RAFT聚合,凭借能耗低、反应条件温和、时空可控、反应正交性和耐氧性等特性在聚合领域得到广泛关注与应用,在表面改性方面,PET-RAFT聚合被用于改善材料的表面特性,如生物相容性和抗黏附性。在生物医药领域,PET-RAFT聚合技术用于药物递送系统,如球形胶束和囊泡。此外,PET-RAFT聚合在3D打印和激光写入中的应用展示了其在精确控制材料结构和功能化方面的巨大潜力。PET-RAFT聚合的关键在于寻找合适的光催化剂,目前催化剂包括均相和非均相催化剂体系,均相催化体系如过渡金属络合物、卟啉及酞菁类催化剂、有机染料和半导体材料等,非均相催化剂体系如宏观材料负载型、纳米材料负载型、金属有机框架型、共价有机框架型和共轭微孔聚合物等,其中非均相催化剂可以通过离心和过滤分离对光催化剂进行有效回收利用。未来研究者将开发新型低成本、高效率、易回收、无毒的光催化剂以提高低能光子的使用效率和改善光聚合与环境的相容性。展开更多
Both straw incorporation and irrigation practices affect biological nitrogen(N)fixation(BNF),but it is still unclear how straw incorporation impacts BNF under continuous(CFI)or intermittent(IFI)flooding irrigation in ...Both straw incorporation and irrigation practices affect biological nitrogen(N)fixation(BNF),but it is still unclear how straw incorporation impacts BNF under continuous(CFI)or intermittent(IFI)flooding irrigation in a rice cropping system.A15N2-labeling chamber system was placed in a rice field to evaluate BNF with straw incorporation under CFI or IFI for 90 d.The nif H(gene encoding the nitrogenase reductase subunit)DNA and c DNA in soil were amplified using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction,and high-throughput sequencing was applied to the nif H gene.The total fixed N in the straw incorporation treatment was 14.3 kg ha^(-1)under CFI,being 116%higher than that under IFI(6.62 kg ha^(-1)).Straw incorporation and CFI showed significant interactive effects on the total fixed N and abundances of nif H DNA and c DNA.The increase in BNF was mainly due to the increase in the abundances of heterotrophic diazotrophs such as Desulfovibrio,Azonexus,and Azotobacter.These results indicated that straw incorporation stimulated BNF under CFI relative to IFI,which might ultimately lead to a rapid enhancement of soil fertility.展开更多
The RING-type E3 ligase OsBBI1 regulates rice resistance against Magnaporthe oryzae through modifying cell wall defenses.In this study,we report the function of an OsBBI1 substrate,eukaryotic translation initiation fa...The RING-type E3 ligase OsBBI1 regulates rice resistance against Magnaporthe oryzae through modifying cell wall defenses.In this study,we report the function of an OsBBI1 substrate,eukaryotic translation initiation factor OseIF5A4,in rice immunity.OsBBI1 interacts with OseIF5A4 and other four members of the OseIF5A family.The RING domain in OsBBI1 and the eIF-5a domain in OseIF5A4 are critical for the OsBBI1-OseIF5A4 interaction.OsBBI1 ubiquitinates OseIF5A4 and mediates its degradation in vitro and in vivo.Moreover,the expression of OseIF5A4 was upregulated during early stage of compatible interaction but downregulated in incompatible interaction between rice and M.oryzae.Knockout of OseIF5A4 enhances rice immunity against M.oryzae and Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae,boosts pattern-triggered immune responses,and strengthens pathogen-induced defense responses(e.g.,expression of defense genes,accumulation of reactive oxygen species and reinforcement of cell wall).However,overexpression of OseIF5A4 attenuates rice immunity and immune responses.These results demonstrate that OseIF5A4,a substrate of the immunity-associated E3 ligase OsBBI1,negatively regulates rice immunity against M.oryzae and X.oryzae pv.oryzae through modulating pathogen-induced defense responses,highlighting the importance of the protein translational machinery in rice immunity.展开更多
The ongoing development of small molecule drugs underscores the urgent need for novel excipients to formulate poorly soluble drug candidates.Cucurbit[7]uril(CB[7])possesses high binding affinities for a variety of mol...The ongoing development of small molecule drugs underscores the urgent need for novel excipients to formulate poorly soluble drug candidates.Cucurbit[7]uril(CB[7])possesses high binding affinities for a variety of molecular vips.However,its moderate water solubility limits broader application.Here we report the synthesis of three CB[7]derivatives M1-M3 by modifying an average of 4.2,5.5,and 5.9 sulfonatopropoxy groups onto their"equator"carbons.Compared to CB[7],their water-solubility increased by at least 26.6-,23.6-,and 19.2-fold,respectively,while the maximum tolerated doses(MTD)of M1 and M2 improved by 2.5-and 2.3-fold.Phase solubility diagram studies demonstrate that M1 and M2 significantly enhance the water-solubility of eighteen poorly soluble drugs.In vivo experiments in rat complete Freund's arthritis reveal that M1 not only improves the anti-inflammatory efficacy of indomethacin by up to 52%,but also substantially reduces its side effect of gastric ulcer.展开更多
This article discusses Wang et al’s essay.Endoscopic biliary stenting,a less invasive alternative to surgery,is effective for malignant obstructive jaundice.This article summarizes the pathophysiology of biliary obst...This article discusses Wang et al’s essay.Endoscopic biliary stenting,a less invasive alternative to surgery,is effective for malignant obstructive jaundice.This article summarizes the pathophysiology of biliary obstruction,the technical aspects of stenting,and the clinical outcomes.By comparison of endoscopic stenting with percutaneous biliary drainage,improvements and complications are focused on.Additionally,patient selection for stenting and future advancements in stent technology are important.Overall,endoscopic biliary stenting is a valuable palliative option for patients with malignant jaundice,especially those ineligibles for surgery.展开更多
China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic ...China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.展开更多
High-nickel ternary cathodes hold a great application prospect in solid-state lithium metal batteries to achieve high-energy density,but they still suffer from structural instability and detrimental side reactions wit...High-nickel ternary cathodes hold a great application prospect in solid-state lithium metal batteries to achieve high-energy density,but they still suffer from structural instability and detrimental side reactions with the solid-state electrolytes.To circumvent these issues,a continuous uniform layer polyacrylonitrile(PAN)was introduced on the surface of LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2) via in situ polymerization of acrylonitrile(AN).Furthermore,the partial-cyclized treatment of PAN(cPAN)coating layer presents high ionic and electron conductivity,which can accelerate interfacial Li+and electron diffusion simultaneously.And the thermodynamically stabilized cPAN coating layer cannot only effectively inhibit detrimental side reactions between cathode and solid-state electrolytes but also provide a homogeneous stress to simultaneously address the problems of bulk structural degradation,which contributes to the exceptional mechanical and electrochemical stabilities of the modified electrode.Besides,the coordination bond interaction between the cPAN and NCM811 can suppress the migration of Ni to elevate the stability of the crystal structure.Benefited from these,the In-cPAN-260@NCM811 shows excellent cycling performance with a retention of 86.8%after 300 cycles and superior rate capability.And endow the solid-state battery with thermal safety stability even at hightemperature extreme environment.This facile and scalable surface engineering represents significant progress in developing high-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries.展开更多
Manganese(Mn)has been characterized as an environmental pollutant.Excessive releases of Mn due to human activities have increased Mn levels in the environment over the years,posing a threat to human health and the env...Manganese(Mn)has been characterized as an environmental pollutant.Excessive releases of Mn due to human activities have increased Mn levels in the environment over the years,posing a threat to human health and the environment.Long-term exposure to high concentrations of Mn can induce neurotoxicity.Therefore,toxicological studies on Mn are of paramount importance.Mn induces oxidative stress through affecting the level of reactive oxygen species(ROS),and the overabundance of ROS further triggers ferroptosis.Additionally,Mn^(2+) was found to be a novel activator of the cyclic guanosine-adenosine synthase(cGAS)−stimulator of interferon genes(STING)pathway in the innateimmune system.Thus,we speculate thatMn exposuremay promote ROS production by activating the cGAS−STING pathway,which further induces oxidative stress and ferroptosis,and ultimately triggers Mn neurotoxicity.This review discusses the mechanism between Mn-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis via activation of the cGAS−STING pathway,which may offer a prospective direction for future in-depth studies on the mechanism of Mn neurotoxicity.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30772840,81273824,and 81473764
文摘Baihui（DU20）-penetrating-Qubin（GB7） acupuncture can inhibit inflammatory reactions and activate signaling pathways related to proliferation after intracerebral hemorrhage.However,there is no research showing the relationship between this treatment and cell apoptosis.Rat models of intracerebral hemorrhage were established by injecting 60 μL of autologous blood into the right side of the caudate-putamen.Six hours later,the needle traveled subcutaneously from the Baihui acupoint to Qubin acupoint.The needle was alternately rotated（180 ± 10 turns/min） manually along clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.Stimulation lasted for 7 days,and was performed three times each for 6 minutes with 6-minute intervals between stimulations.Rats intraperitoneally receiving Sonic hedgehog pathway activator,purmorphamine（1 mg/kg per day）,served as positive controls.Motor and sensory function were assessed using the Ludmila Belayev test.Extent of pathological changes were measured in the perihemorrhagic penumbra using hematoxylin-eosin staining.Apoptosis was examined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase（Td T）-mediated d UTP nick end labeling assay.Expression of smoothened（Smo） and glioma-associated homolog 1（Gli1） was determined by western blot assay.Our results showed that Baihui-penetrating-Qubin acupuncture promoted recovery of motor and sensory function,reduced the apoptotic cell percentage in the perihemorrhagic penumbra,and up-regulated Smo and Gli1 expression.We conclude that Baihui-penetrating-Qubin acupuncture can mitigate hemorrhage and promote functional recovery of the brain in a rat model of intracerebral hemorrhage,possibly by activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway.
基金partly supported by the Graduate Student Academic Innovation Research Project of Anhui University(yqh100101)the National Key Research and Development Programme(2016YFC1200700)
文摘A new species of the genus Tylototriton is described,from Yuexi county,Anhui province,in the south of the Dabie Mountains.It is based on morphological and molecular analysis.The new species is identified as belonging to the Tylototriton asperrimus group and shares a number of similarities with T.wenxianensis,T.broadoridgus and T.dabienicus.The diagnostic characteristics of the new species are as follows： the head length is greater than the width of the head; bony ridges on the head are prominent and necked-in; the distal digit ends,ventral digits,peripheral area of the cloaca and the tail＇s lower edge are orange.The result from the molecular analysis of the genus Tylototriton（including the type specimen of the new species） based on three mitochondrial genes（ND1,ND2 and CYTB） indicated that the new species was close to T.wenxianensis,T.dabienicus,and T.broadoridgus,but formed an independent clade.This result was consistent with the morphological analysis above,which supports the theory that the population distributed in the south of the Dabie Mountains,namely in from Yuexi county,Anhui province,represented a distinct species,Tylototriton anhuiensis sp.nov.
文摘光诱导电子转移可逆加成-断裂链转移聚合(Photoinduced Electron Transfer-Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization,PET-RAFT聚合,凭借能耗低、反应条件温和、时空可控、反应正交性和耐氧性等特性在聚合领域得到广泛关注与应用,在表面改性方面,PET-RAFT聚合被用于改善材料的表面特性,如生物相容性和抗黏附性。在生物医药领域,PET-RAFT聚合技术用于药物递送系统,如球形胶束和囊泡。此外,PET-RAFT聚合在3D打印和激光写入中的应用展示了其在精确控制材料结构和功能化方面的巨大潜力。PET-RAFT聚合的关键在于寻找合适的光催化剂,目前催化剂包括均相和非均相催化剂体系,均相催化体系如过渡金属络合物、卟啉及酞菁类催化剂、有机染料和半导体材料等,非均相催化剂体系如宏观材料负载型、纳米材料负载型、金属有机框架型、共价有机框架型和共轭微孔聚合物等,其中非均相催化剂可以通过离心和过滤分离对光催化剂进行有效回收利用。未来研究者将开发新型低成本、高效率、易回收、无毒的光催化剂以提高低能光子的使用效率和改善光聚合与环境的相容性。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42177333 and 31870500)the National Special Program for Key Basic Research of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2015FY110700)the Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China(No.JASTIFCX(20)2003)。
文摘Both straw incorporation and irrigation practices affect biological nitrogen(N)fixation(BNF),but it is still unclear how straw incorporation impacts BNF under continuous(CFI)or intermittent(IFI)flooding irrigation in a rice cropping system.A15N2-labeling chamber system was placed in a rice field to evaluate BNF with straw incorporation under CFI or IFI for 90 d.The nif H(gene encoding the nitrogenase reductase subunit)DNA and c DNA in soil were amplified using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction,and high-throughput sequencing was applied to the nif H gene.The total fixed N in the straw incorporation treatment was 14.3 kg ha^(-1)under CFI,being 116%higher than that under IFI(6.62 kg ha^(-1)).Straw incorporation and CFI showed significant interactive effects on the total fixed N and abundances of nif H DNA and c DNA.The increase in BNF was mainly due to the increase in the abundances of heterotrophic diazotrophs such as Desulfovibrio,Azonexus,and Azotobacter.These results indicated that straw incorporation stimulated BNF under CFI relative to IFI,which might ultimately lead to a rapid enhancement of soil fertility.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072403 and 31871945)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0100600).
文摘The RING-type E3 ligase OsBBI1 regulates rice resistance against Magnaporthe oryzae through modifying cell wall defenses.In this study,we report the function of an OsBBI1 substrate,eukaryotic translation initiation factor OseIF5A4,in rice immunity.OsBBI1 interacts with OseIF5A4 and other four members of the OseIF5A family.The RING domain in OsBBI1 and the eIF-5a domain in OseIF5A4 are critical for the OsBBI1-OseIF5A4 interaction.OsBBI1 ubiquitinates OseIF5A4 and mediates its degradation in vitro and in vivo.Moreover,the expression of OseIF5A4 was upregulated during early stage of compatible interaction but downregulated in incompatible interaction between rice and M.oryzae.Knockout of OseIF5A4 enhances rice immunity against M.oryzae and Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae,boosts pattern-triggered immune responses,and strengthens pathogen-induced defense responses(e.g.,expression of defense genes,accumulation of reactive oxygen species and reinforcement of cell wall).However,overexpression of OseIF5A4 attenuates rice immunity and immune responses.These results demonstrate that OseIF5A4,a substrate of the immunity-associated E3 ligase OsBBI1,negatively regulates rice immunity against M.oryzae and X.oryzae pv.oryzae through modulating pathogen-induced defense responses,highlighting the importance of the protein translational machinery in rice immunity.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21921003 and 22201293)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3503400)for financial support。
文摘The ongoing development of small molecule drugs underscores the urgent need for novel excipients to formulate poorly soluble drug candidates.Cucurbit[7]uril(CB[7])possesses high binding affinities for a variety of molecular vips.However,its moderate water solubility limits broader application.Here we report the synthesis of three CB[7]derivatives M1-M3 by modifying an average of 4.2,5.5,and 5.9 sulfonatopropoxy groups onto their"equator"carbons.Compared to CB[7],their water-solubility increased by at least 26.6-,23.6-,and 19.2-fold,respectively,while the maximum tolerated doses(MTD)of M1 and M2 improved by 2.5-and 2.3-fold.Phase solubility diagram studies demonstrate that M1 and M2 significantly enhance the water-solubility of eighteen poorly soluble drugs.In vivo experiments in rat complete Freund's arthritis reveal that M1 not only improves the anti-inflammatory efficacy of indomethacin by up to 52%,but also substantially reduces its side effect of gastric ulcer.
文摘This article discusses Wang et al’s essay.Endoscopic biliary stenting,a less invasive alternative to surgery,is effective for malignant obstructive jaundice.This article summarizes the pathophysiology of biliary obstruction,the technical aspects of stenting,and the clinical outcomes.By comparison of endoscopic stenting with percutaneous biliary drainage,improvements and complications are focused on.Additionally,patient selection for stenting and future advancements in stent technology are important.Overall,endoscopic biliary stenting is a valuable palliative option for patients with malignant jaundice,especially those ineligibles for surgery.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,31801040,and 32270667)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+11 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074 and 21CKG022)Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road(Pan-TPE)(XDA2004010101)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(18490750300)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China granted to C.C.W.(21&ZD285),S.W.(20&ZD212),and D.L.(21&ZD237)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC-2019-ADG-883700-TRAM).
文摘China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22102212 and 22479067).
文摘High-nickel ternary cathodes hold a great application prospect in solid-state lithium metal batteries to achieve high-energy density,but they still suffer from structural instability and detrimental side reactions with the solid-state electrolytes.To circumvent these issues,a continuous uniform layer polyacrylonitrile(PAN)was introduced on the surface of LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2) via in situ polymerization of acrylonitrile(AN).Furthermore,the partial-cyclized treatment of PAN(cPAN)coating layer presents high ionic and electron conductivity,which can accelerate interfacial Li+and electron diffusion simultaneously.And the thermodynamically stabilized cPAN coating layer cannot only effectively inhibit detrimental side reactions between cathode and solid-state electrolytes but also provide a homogeneous stress to simultaneously address the problems of bulk structural degradation,which contributes to the exceptional mechanical and electrochemical stabilities of the modified electrode.Besides,the coordination bond interaction between the cPAN and NCM811 can suppress the migration of Ni to elevate the stability of the crystal structure.Benefited from these,the In-cPAN-260@NCM811 shows excellent cycling performance with a retention of 86.8%after 300 cycles and superior rate capability.And endow the solid-state battery with thermal safety stability even at hightemperature extreme environment.This facile and scalable surface engineering represents significant progress in developing high-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries.
基金supported by Lanzhou Youth Science and Technology Talent Innovation Project(No.2023-QN-60)the Startup Fund for the Construction of the Double First-Class Project,Lanzhou University,China(No.561121203)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31802256)the Medical Innovation and Development Project of Lanzhou University(No.lzuyxcx-2022-196)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Gansu Province(No.20JR5RA579).
文摘Manganese(Mn)has been characterized as an environmental pollutant.Excessive releases of Mn due to human activities have increased Mn levels in the environment over the years,posing a threat to human health and the environment.Long-term exposure to high concentrations of Mn can induce neurotoxicity.Therefore,toxicological studies on Mn are of paramount importance.Mn induces oxidative stress through affecting the level of reactive oxygen species(ROS),and the overabundance of ROS further triggers ferroptosis.Additionally,Mn^(2+) was found to be a novel activator of the cyclic guanosine-adenosine synthase(cGAS)−stimulator of interferon genes(STING)pathway in the innateimmune system.Thus,we speculate thatMn exposuremay promote ROS production by activating the cGAS−STING pathway,which further induces oxidative stress and ferroptosis,and ultimately triggers Mn neurotoxicity.This review discusses the mechanism between Mn-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis via activation of the cGAS−STING pathway,which may offer a prospective direction for future in-depth studies on the mechanism of Mn neurotoxicity.
