Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder(ANSD)represents a variety of sensorineural deafness conditions characterized by abnormal inner hair cells and/or auditory nerve function,but with the preservation of outer hair ce...Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder(ANSD)represents a variety of sensorineural deafness conditions characterized by abnormal inner hair cells and/or auditory nerve function,but with the preservation of outer hair cell function.ANSD represents up to 15%of individuals with hearing impairments.Through mutation screening,bioinformatic analysis and expression studies,we have previously identified several apoptosis-inducing factor(AIF)mitochondria-associated 1(AIFM1)variants in ANSD families and in some other sporadic cases.Here,to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms underlying each AIFM1 variant,we generated AIF-null cells using the clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9(Cas9)system and constructed AIF-wild type(WT)and AIF-mutant(mut)(p.T260A,p.R422W,and p.R451Q)stable transfection cell lines.We then analyzed AIF structure,coenzyme-binding affinity,apoptosis,and other aspects.Results revealed that these variants resulted in impaired dimerization,compromising AIF function.The reduction reaction of AIF variants had proceeded slower than that of AIF-WT.The average levels of AIF dimerization in AIF variant cells were only 34.5%-49.7%of that of AIF-WT cells,resulting in caspase-independent apoptosis.The average percentage of apoptotic cells in the variants was 12.3%-17.9%,which was significantly higher than that(6.9%-7.4%)in controls.However,nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)treatment promoted the reduction of apoptosis by rescuing AIF dimerization in AIF variant cells.Our findings show that the impairment of AIF dimerization by AIFM1 variants causes apoptosis contributing to ANSD,and introduce NADH as a potential drug for ANSD treatment.Our results help elucidate the mechanisms of ANSD and may lead to the provision of novel therapies.展开更多
The next-generation hot-carrier solar cells,which can overcome the Shockley-Queisser limit by harvesting excessenergy from hot carriers,are receiving increasing attention.Lead halide perovskite(LHP)materials are consi...The next-generation hot-carrier solar cells,which can overcome the Shockley-Queisser limit by harvesting excessenergy from hot carriers,are receiving increasing attention.Lead halide perovskite(LHP)materials are considered aspromising candidates due to their exceptional photovoltaic properties,good stability and low cost.The cooling rate of hotcarriers is a key parameter influencing the performance of hot-carrier solar cells.In this work,we successfully detected hotcarrier dynamics in operando LHP devices using the two-pulse photovoltage correlation technique.To enhance the signalto-noise ratio,we applied the delay-time modulation method instead of the traditional power modulation.This advancementallowed us to detect the intraband hot carrier cooling time for the organic LHP CH_(3)NH_(3)PbBr_(3),which is as short as 0.21 ps.In comparison,the inorganic Cs-based LHP CsPbBr_(3)exhibited a longer cooling time of around 0.59 ps due to differentphonon contributions.These results provide us new insights into the optimal design of hot-carrier solar cells and highlightthe potential of LHP materials in advancing solar cell technology.展开更多
Ferroptosis, a unique type of non-apoptotic cell death resulting from iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has a potential physiological function in tumor suppression, but its underlying mechanisms have not been fully e...Ferroptosis, a unique type of non-apoptotic cell death resulting from iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has a potential physiological function in tumor suppression, but its underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. Here, we report that the long non-coding RNA(lncRNA) LncFASA increases the susceptibility of triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC) to ferroptosis. As a tumor suppressor, LncFASA drives the formation of droplets containing peroxiredoxin1(PRDX1), a member of the peroxidase family, resulting in the accumulation of lipid peroxidation via the SLC7A11-GPX4 axis. Mechanistically, LncFASA directly binds to the Ahpc-TSA domain of PRDX1, inhibiting its peroxidase activity by driving liquid-liquid phase separation, which disrupts intracellular ROS homeostasis. Notably, high LncFASA expression indicates favorable overall survival in individuals with breast cancer, and LncFASA impairs the growth of breast xenograft tumors by modulating ferroptosis. Together, our findings illustrate the crucial role of this lncRNA in ferroptosis-mediated cancer development and provide new insights into therapeutic strategies for breast cancer.展开更多
Flexible inorganic double helical semiconductors similar to DNA have fueled the demand for efficient materials with innovative structures and excellent properties.The recent discovery of tin phosphide iodide(SnIP),the...Flexible inorganic double helical semiconductors similar to DNA have fueled the demand for efficient materials with innovative structures and excellent properties.The recent discovery of tin phosphide iodide(SnIP),the first carbon-free double helical semiconductor at an atomic level,has opened new avenues of research for semiconducting devices such as thermoelectric and sensor devices,solar cells,and photocatalysis.It has drawn significant academic attention due to its high structural flexibility,band gap in the visible spectrum range,and non-toxic elements.Herein,the recent progress in developing SnIP,including its prestigious structure,versatile and intriguing properties,and synthesis,is summarized.Other analogues of SnIP and SnIP-based hybrid materials and their applications in photocatalysis are also discussed.Finally,the review concludes with a critical summary and future aspects of this new inorganic semiconductor.展开更多
As the first carbon-free double helical semiconductor at an atomic scale,tin phosphide iodide(SnIP)has garnered growing interest due to its high structural flexibility,band gap in the visible spectrum range,and non-to...As the first carbon-free double helical semiconductor at an atomic scale,tin phosphide iodide(SnIP)has garnered growing interest due to its high structural flexibility,band gap in the visible spectrum range,and non-toxicity.Herein,we report the chemical vapor transport synthesis of SnIP nanowires(NWs).The photocatalytic activity of SnIP NWs was evaluated through the degradation of two representative toxic dyes,methylene blue(MB)and malachite green(MG),under visible light irradiation(λ>400 nm).These NWs exhibited notable photocatalytic efficiency,achieving degradation rates over 97%for MB and 95%for MG within 100 min of visible light exposure.The degradation data align well with a pseudo-first-order reaction kinetics model for both dyes,with rate constants of 0.0347 and 0.0295 min^(−1).Furthermore,the synthesized catalyst demonstrated exceptional stability and recyclability,maintaining its efficient performance till six duplicate operations cycles.Scavenger testing indicated that holes and OH radicals were the main active species driving the dye’s photodegradation.The unusual photocatalytic efficiency can be attributed to their favorable band gap within the visible spectrum range and unique onedimensional structure.The results demonstrate that the SnIP NWs offer a promising choice for eco-friendly dye photodegradation.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32070584,81830028,31771398,82222016,and 8207040100)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ19C060001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2019QNA6001)。
文摘Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder(ANSD)represents a variety of sensorineural deafness conditions characterized by abnormal inner hair cells and/or auditory nerve function,but with the preservation of outer hair cell function.ANSD represents up to 15%of individuals with hearing impairments.Through mutation screening,bioinformatic analysis and expression studies,we have previously identified several apoptosis-inducing factor(AIF)mitochondria-associated 1(AIFM1)variants in ANSD families and in some other sporadic cases.Here,to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms underlying each AIFM1 variant,we generated AIF-null cells using the clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9(Cas9)system and constructed AIF-wild type(WT)and AIF-mutant(mut)(p.T260A,p.R422W,and p.R451Q)stable transfection cell lines.We then analyzed AIF structure,coenzyme-binding affinity,apoptosis,and other aspects.Results revealed that these variants resulted in impaired dimerization,compromising AIF function.The reduction reaction of AIF variants had proceeded slower than that of AIF-WT.The average levels of AIF dimerization in AIF variant cells were only 34.5%-49.7%of that of AIF-WT cells,resulting in caspase-independent apoptosis.The average percentage of apoptotic cells in the variants was 12.3%-17.9%,which was significantly higher than that(6.9%-7.4%)in controls.However,nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)treatment promoted the reduction of apoptosis by rescuing AIF dimerization in AIF variant cells.Our findings show that the impairment of AIF dimerization by AIFM1 variants causes apoptosis contributing to ANSD,and introduce NADH as a potential drug for ANSD treatment.Our results help elucidate the mechanisms of ANSD and may lead to the provision of novel therapies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1400500)New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the New Cornerstone Investigator Program,and the XPLORER Prize.
文摘The next-generation hot-carrier solar cells,which can overcome the Shockley-Queisser limit by harvesting excessenergy from hot carriers,are receiving increasing attention.Lead halide perovskite(LHP)materials are considered aspromising candidates due to their exceptional photovoltaic properties,good stability and low cost.The cooling rate of hotcarriers is a key parameter influencing the performance of hot-carrier solar cells.In this work,we successfully detected hotcarrier dynamics in operando LHP devices using the two-pulse photovoltage correlation technique.To enhance the signalto-noise ratio,we applied the delay-time modulation method instead of the traditional power modulation.This advancementallowed us to detect the intraband hot carrier cooling time for the organic LHP CH_(3)NH_(3)PbBr_(3),which is as short as 0.21 ps.In comparison,the inorganic Cs-based LHP CsPbBr_(3)exhibited a longer cooling time of around 0.59 ps due to differentphonon contributions.These results provide us new insights into the optimal design of hot-carrier solar cells and highlightthe potential of LHP materials in advancing solar cell technology.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(32225014)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2700903)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81672791,81872300,82071567)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(LR18C060002)“Lingyan”R&D Research and Development Project(2023C03023)。
文摘Ferroptosis, a unique type of non-apoptotic cell death resulting from iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has a potential physiological function in tumor suppression, but its underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. Here, we report that the long non-coding RNA(lncRNA) LncFASA increases the susceptibility of triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC) to ferroptosis. As a tumor suppressor, LncFASA drives the formation of droplets containing peroxiredoxin1(PRDX1), a member of the peroxidase family, resulting in the accumulation of lipid peroxidation via the SLC7A11-GPX4 axis. Mechanistically, LncFASA directly binds to the Ahpc-TSA domain of PRDX1, inhibiting its peroxidase activity by driving liquid-liquid phase separation, which disrupts intracellular ROS homeostasis. Notably, high LncFASA expression indicates favorable overall survival in individuals with breast cancer, and LncFASA impairs the growth of breast xenograft tumors by modulating ferroptosis. Together, our findings illustrate the crucial role of this lncRNA in ferroptosis-mediated cancer development and provide new insights into therapeutic strategies for breast cancer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52072198).
文摘Flexible inorganic double helical semiconductors similar to DNA have fueled the demand for efficient materials with innovative structures and excellent properties.The recent discovery of tin phosphide iodide(SnIP),the first carbon-free double helical semiconductor at an atomic level,has opened new avenues of research for semiconducting devices such as thermoelectric and sensor devices,solar cells,and photocatalysis.It has drawn significant academic attention due to its high structural flexibility,band gap in the visible spectrum range,and non-toxic elements.Herein,the recent progress in developing SnIP,including its prestigious structure,versatile and intriguing properties,and synthesis,is summarized.Other analogues of SnIP and SnIP-based hybrid materials and their applications in photocatalysis are also discussed.Finally,the review concludes with a critical summary and future aspects of this new inorganic semiconductor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072198)。
文摘As the first carbon-free double helical semiconductor at an atomic scale,tin phosphide iodide(SnIP)has garnered growing interest due to its high structural flexibility,band gap in the visible spectrum range,and non-toxicity.Herein,we report the chemical vapor transport synthesis of SnIP nanowires(NWs).The photocatalytic activity of SnIP NWs was evaluated through the degradation of two representative toxic dyes,methylene blue(MB)and malachite green(MG),under visible light irradiation(λ>400 nm).These NWs exhibited notable photocatalytic efficiency,achieving degradation rates over 97%for MB and 95%for MG within 100 min of visible light exposure.The degradation data align well with a pseudo-first-order reaction kinetics model for both dyes,with rate constants of 0.0347 and 0.0295 min^(−1).Furthermore,the synthesized catalyst demonstrated exceptional stability and recyclability,maintaining its efficient performance till six duplicate operations cycles.Scavenger testing indicated that holes and OH radicals were the main active species driving the dye’s photodegradation.The unusual photocatalytic efficiency can be attributed to their favorable band gap within the visible spectrum range and unique onedimensional structure.The results demonstrate that the SnIP NWs offer a promising choice for eco-friendly dye photodegradation.
