Background:Bovine mammary epithelial cells after calving undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could compromise autophagy.Transcription factor EB(TFEB)-mediated autophagy is an import...Background:Bovine mammary epithelial cells after calving undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could compromise autophagy.Transcription factor EB(TFEB)-mediated autophagy is an important cytoprotective mechanism against oxidative stress.However,effects of TFEB-mediated autophagy on the oxidative stress of bovine mammary epithelial cells remain unknown.Therefore,the main aim of the study was to investigate the role of TFEB-mediated autophagy in bovine mammary epithelial cells experiencing oxidative stress.Results:H_(2)O_(2) challenge of the bovine mammary epithelial cell MAC-T increased protein abundance of LC3-II,increased number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes while decreased protein abundance of p62.Inhibition of autophagy via bafilomycin A1 aggravated H_(2)O_(2)-induced reactive oxygen species(ROS)accumulation and apoptosis in MAC-T cells.Furthermore,H_(2)O_(2) treatment triggered the translocation of TFEB into the nucleus.Knockdown of TFEB by siRNA reversed the effect of H_(2)O_(2) on protein abundance of LC3-II and p62 as well as the number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes.Overexpression of TFEB activated autophagy and attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced ROS accumulation.Furthermore,TFEB overexpression attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced apoptosis by downregulating the caspase apoptotic pathway.Conclusions:Our results indicate that activation of TFEB mediated autophagy alleviates H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative damage by reducing ROS accumulation and inhibiting caspase-dependent apoptosis.展开更多
With the emergence of some solid electrolytes(SSEs)with high ionic conductivity being comparable to liquid electrolytes,solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(SSLSBs)have been widely regarded as one of the most promisin...With the emergence of some solid electrolytes(SSEs)with high ionic conductivity being comparable to liquid electrolytes,solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(SSLSBs)have been widely regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation of power generation energy storage batteries,and have been extensively researched.Though many fundamental and technological issues still need to be resolved to develop commercially viable technologies,SSLSBs using SSEs are expected to address the present limitations and achieve high energy and power density while improving safety,which is very attractive to large-scale energy storage systems.SSLSBs have been developed for many years.However,there are few systematic discussions related to the working mechanism of action of various electrolytes in SSLSBs and the defects and the corresponding solutions of various electrolytes.To fill this gap,it is very meaningful to review the recent progress of SSEs in SSLSBs.In this review,we comprehensively investigate and summarize the application of SSEs in LSBs to determine the differences which still exist between current progresses and real-world requirements,and comprehensively describe the mechanism of action of SSLSBs,including lithium-ion transport,interfacial contact,and catalytic conversion mechanisms.More importantly,the selection of solid electrolyte materials and the novel design of structures are reviewed and the properties of various SSEs are elucidated.Finally,the prospects and possible future research directions of SSLSBs including designing high electronic/ionic conductivity for cathodes,optimizing electrolytes and developing novel electrolytes with excellent properties,improving electrode/-electrolyte interface stability and enhancing interfacial dynamics between electrolyte and anode,using more advanced test equipment and characterization techniques to analyze conduction mechanism of Li^(+)in SSEs are presented.It is hoped that this review can arouse people’s attention and enlighten the development of functional materials and novel structures of SSEs in the next step.展开更多
Background:In early lactation,bovine mammary epithelial cells undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could be alleviated by activation of autophagy.Nuclear factor erythroid 2 related f...Background:In early lactation,bovine mammary epithelial cells undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could be alleviated by activation of autophagy.Nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2(NFE2L2),a master regulator of cellular redox homeostasis,plays an important role in the regulation of autophagy and oxidative stress.Thus,the objective of this study was to investigate the role of NFE2L2-mediated autophagy on oxidative stress of bovine mammary epithelial cells in response to exogenous free fatty acids(FFA).Results:Exogenous FFA induced linear and quadratic decreases in activities of glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),catalase(CAT),and superoxide dismutase(SOD),and increases in the contents of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and malondialdehyde(MDA).Protein abundance of LC3-phosphatidylethanolamine conjugate(LC3-Ⅱ)and the number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes decreased in a dose-dependent manner,while protein abundance of p62 increased in cells challenged with FFA.Activation of autophagy via pre-treatment with Rap attenuated the FFAinduced ROS accumulation.Importantly,FFA inhibited protein abundance of NFE2L2 and the translocation of NFE2L2 into the nucleus.Knockdown of NFE2L2 by siRNA decreased protein abundance of LC3-Ⅱ,while it increased protein abundance of p62.Furthermore,sulforaphane(SFN)pre-treatment attenuated the FFA-induced oxidative stress by activating NFE2L2-mediated autophagy.Conclusions:The data suggested that NFE2L2-mediated autophagy is an important antioxidant mechanism in bovine mammary epithelial cells experiencing increased FFA loads.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Beijing,China,grant no.32002348 and 32072931)the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Beijing,China+3 种基金grant no.2019 M661316)the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Heilongjiang,ChinaGrant No.LBH-Z19090)the Personnel Foundation in Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University(XYB201909).
文摘Background:Bovine mammary epithelial cells after calving undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could compromise autophagy.Transcription factor EB(TFEB)-mediated autophagy is an important cytoprotective mechanism against oxidative stress.However,effects of TFEB-mediated autophagy on the oxidative stress of bovine mammary epithelial cells remain unknown.Therefore,the main aim of the study was to investigate the role of TFEB-mediated autophagy in bovine mammary epithelial cells experiencing oxidative stress.Results:H_(2)O_(2) challenge of the bovine mammary epithelial cell MAC-T increased protein abundance of LC3-II,increased number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes while decreased protein abundance of p62.Inhibition of autophagy via bafilomycin A1 aggravated H_(2)O_(2)-induced reactive oxygen species(ROS)accumulation and apoptosis in MAC-T cells.Furthermore,H_(2)O_(2) treatment triggered the translocation of TFEB into the nucleus.Knockdown of TFEB by siRNA reversed the effect of H_(2)O_(2) on protein abundance of LC3-II and p62 as well as the number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes.Overexpression of TFEB activated autophagy and attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced ROS accumulation.Furthermore,TFEB overexpression attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced apoptosis by downregulating the caspase apoptotic pathway.Conclusions:Our results indicate that activation of TFEB mediated autophagy alleviates H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative damage by reducing ROS accumulation and inhibiting caspase-dependent apoptosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203066,51973157,51673148,51678411)the Science and Technology Plans of Tianjin,China(19PTSYJC00010)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant(2019M651047)the Tianjin Research Innovation Project for Postgraduate Students,China(2020YJSB062)the Tianjin Municipal college student’innovation and entrepreneurship training program,China(202110058052)the National innovation and entrepreneurship training program for college students,China(202110058017)。
文摘With the emergence of some solid electrolytes(SSEs)with high ionic conductivity being comparable to liquid electrolytes,solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries(SSLSBs)have been widely regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation of power generation energy storage batteries,and have been extensively researched.Though many fundamental and technological issues still need to be resolved to develop commercially viable technologies,SSLSBs using SSEs are expected to address the present limitations and achieve high energy and power density while improving safety,which is very attractive to large-scale energy storage systems.SSLSBs have been developed for many years.However,there are few systematic discussions related to the working mechanism of action of various electrolytes in SSLSBs and the defects and the corresponding solutions of various electrolytes.To fill this gap,it is very meaningful to review the recent progress of SSEs in SSLSBs.In this review,we comprehensively investigate and summarize the application of SSEs in LSBs to determine the differences which still exist between current progresses and real-world requirements,and comprehensively describe the mechanism of action of SSLSBs,including lithium-ion transport,interfacial contact,and catalytic conversion mechanisms.More importantly,the selection of solid electrolyte materials and the novel design of structures are reviewed and the properties of various SSEs are elucidated.Finally,the prospects and possible future research directions of SSLSBs including designing high electronic/ionic conductivity for cathodes,optimizing electrolytes and developing novel electrolytes with excellent properties,improving electrode/-electrolyte interface stability and enhancing interfacial dynamics between electrolyte and anode,using more advanced test equipment and characterization techniques to analyze conduction mechanism of Li^(+)in SSEs are presented.It is hoped that this review can arouse people’s attention and enlighten the development of functional materials and novel structures of SSEs in the next step.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Beijing,China,grant no.32072931 and 32002348)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(grant no.LH2020C085).
文摘Background:In early lactation,bovine mammary epithelial cells undergo serious metabolic challenges and oxidative stress both of which could be alleviated by activation of autophagy.Nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2(NFE2L2),a master regulator of cellular redox homeostasis,plays an important role in the regulation of autophagy and oxidative stress.Thus,the objective of this study was to investigate the role of NFE2L2-mediated autophagy on oxidative stress of bovine mammary epithelial cells in response to exogenous free fatty acids(FFA).Results:Exogenous FFA induced linear and quadratic decreases in activities of glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),catalase(CAT),and superoxide dismutase(SOD),and increases in the contents of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and malondialdehyde(MDA).Protein abundance of LC3-phosphatidylethanolamine conjugate(LC3-Ⅱ)and the number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes decreased in a dose-dependent manner,while protein abundance of p62 increased in cells challenged with FFA.Activation of autophagy via pre-treatment with Rap attenuated the FFAinduced ROS accumulation.Importantly,FFA inhibited protein abundance of NFE2L2 and the translocation of NFE2L2 into the nucleus.Knockdown of NFE2L2 by siRNA decreased protein abundance of LC3-Ⅱ,while it increased protein abundance of p62.Furthermore,sulforaphane(SFN)pre-treatment attenuated the FFA-induced oxidative stress by activating NFE2L2-mediated autophagy.Conclusions:The data suggested that NFE2L2-mediated autophagy is an important antioxidant mechanism in bovine mammary epithelial cells experiencing increased FFA loads.
