The restoration of bone defects caused by osteoporosis remains a challenge for surgeons.Strontium ranelate has been applied in preventative treatment approaches due to the biological functions of the trace element str...The restoration of bone defects caused by osteoporosis remains a challenge for surgeons.Strontium ranelate has been applied in preventative treatment approaches due to the biological functions of the trace element strontium(Sr).In this study,we aimed to fabricate bioactive scaffolds through Sr incorporation based on our previously developed modified amino-functional mesoporous bioactive glass(MBG)and to systematically investigate the bioactivity of the resulting scaffold in vitro and in vivo in an osteoporotic rat model.The results suggested that Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds possessed favorable biocompatibility.Moreover,with the incorporation of Sr,osteogenic and angiogenic capacities were upregulated in vitro.The in vivo results showed that the Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds achieved better bone regeneration and vessel formation.Furthermore,bioinformatics analysis indicated that the Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds could reduce reactive oxygen species levels in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the osteoporotic model by activating the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway,thus playing an anti-osteoporosis role while promoting osteogenesis.This study demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating trace elements into scaffolds and provided new insights into biomaterial design for facilitating bone regeneration in the treatment of osteoporosis.展开更多
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw(MRONJ)is primarily associated with administering antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs.Despite significant research on MRONJ,its pathogenesis and effective treatments are s...Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw(MRONJ)is primarily associated with administering antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs.Despite significant research on MRONJ,its pathogenesis and effective treatments are still not fully understood.Animal models can be used to simulate the pathophysiological features of MRONJ,serving as standardized in vivo experimental platforms to explore the pathogenesis and therapies of MRONJ.Rodent models exhibit excellent effectiveness and high reproducibility in mimicking human MRONJ,but classical methods cannot achieve a complete replica of the pathogenesis of MRONJ.Modified rodent models have been reported with improvements for better mimicking of MRONJ onset in clinic.This review summarizes representative classical and modified rodent models of MRONJ created through various combinations of systemic drug induction and local stimulation and discusses their effectiveness and efficiency.Currently,there is a lack of a unified assessment system for MRONJ models,which hinders a standard definition of MRONJ-like lesions in rodents.Therefore,this review comprehensively summarizes assessment systems based on published peer-review articles,including new approaches in gross observation,histological assessments,radiographic assessments,and serological assessments.This review can serve as a reference for model establishment and evaluation in future preclinical studies on MRONJ.展开更多
The efficient remediation of heavy metal complexes in water has become a difficult and challenging task owing to their high stability and strong mobility.In this study,a novel strategy was employed for highly efficien...The efficient remediation of heavy metal complexes in water has become a difficult and challenging task owing to their high stability and strong mobility.In this study,a novel strategy was employed for highly efficient removal of Cu-citrate by using intimately coupled photocatalysis and biodegradation(ICPB)system with non-woven cotton fabric as a carrier.Experimental results showed that the ICPB system caused94%Cu removal,which was higher than those of single photocatalysis.After 5 cycles,Cu removal efficiency could still reach 78%within 5 h.The existence of 0–40 mg/L citrate had negligible influence,whereas the presence of 60–100 mg/L citrate exhibited a limited adverse effect on Cu removal(~70%).The decomplexation of Cu-citrate was realized via the function of free radicals and microorganisms.Two main processes,such as bio-adsorption of Cu^(2+) by microorganisms,deposition of Cu^(0) on the surface of material,played important role in Cu removal from aqueous solution.The dominant microorganisms in the system were Proteobacteria,Actinobacteria,Bacteroidetes,Chloroflexi,Chlorophyta,Planctomycetes,and Verrucomicrobia.Furthermore,the performance of ICPB system was also validated through treatment of other heavy metal complexes.This study provided a feasible strategy for the decontamination of heavy metal complexes in wastewater.展开更多
Manganese oxides show a strong catalytic activity in the peroxymonosulfate(PMS)advanced oxidation process but have poor chemical stability and a propensity to cause the aggregation of nanoparticles.Here,a novel compos...Manganese oxides show a strong catalytic activity in the peroxymonosulfate(PMS)advanced oxidation process but have poor chemical stability and a propensity to cause the aggregation of nanoparticles.Here,a novel composite material(abbreviated as MnO_(x)@ACF)was synthesized,characterized,and applied.Activated carbon fiber(ACF)was selected as a carrier,which modulated the composition of manganese oxides.The results showed that MnO_(x)@ACF had a strong adsorption ability and successfully activated PMS to degrade tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH),with a removal eficiency of 89.0%in 30 min.Influencing factors such as pH and coexisting ion species were investigated,and a five-cycle test was conducted.Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))was predominated in the MnO_(x)@ACF/PMS system.A possible explanatory pathway of TCH was proposed based on the results of the high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.It was concluded that this study provides a novel insight into the activation of PMS for the degradation of organic matter by carbon-loaded multivalent manganese oxides.展开更多
Pulp regeneration remains a crucial target in the preservation of natural dentition.Using decellularized extracellular matrix is an appropriate approach to mimic natural microenvironment and facilitate tissue regenera...Pulp regeneration remains a crucial target in the preservation of natural dentition.Using decellularized extracellular matrix is an appropriate approach to mimic natural microenvironment and facilitate tissue regeneration.In this study,we attempted to obtain decellularized extracellular matrix from periapical lesion(PL-dECM)and evaluate its bioactive effects.The decellularization process yielded translucent and viscous PL-dECM,meeting the standard requirements for decellularization efficiency.Proteomic sequencing revealed that the PL-dECM retained essential extracellular matrix components and numerous bioactive factors.The PL-dECM conditioned medium could enhance the proliferation and migration ability of periapical lesion-derived stem cells(PLDSCs)in a dose-dependent manner.Culturing PLDSCs on PL-dECM slices improved odontogenic/angiogenic ability compared to the type I collagen group.In vivo,the PL-dECM demonstrated a sustained supportive effect on PLDSCs and promoted odontogenic/angiogenic differentiation.Both in vitro and in vivo studies illustrated that PL-dECM served as an effective scaffold for pulp tissue engineering,providing valuable insights into PLDSCs differentiation.These findings pave avenues for the clinical application of dECM’s in situ transplantation for regenerative endodontics.展开更多
Heterostructures composed of two-dimensional(2D)nanosheets and zero-dimensional(0D)nanoparticles(NPs)have attracted increasing attention because of the synergy arising from the coupling interactions between the two mi...Heterostructures composed of two-dimensional(2D)nanosheets and zero-dimensional(0D)nanoparticles(NPs)have attracted increasing attention because of the synergy arising from the coupling interactions between the two mixed-dimensional components.Despite recent advances,it remains a challenge to fabricate 2D/0D heterostructures with clean and accessible surfaces,which is highly desirable for the diversity of catalytic,sensing,and energy storage applications.Herein,we report a generalized methodology that enables the facile assembly of sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures with facilitated mass-transport channels and exposed surface active sites.A ligand-exchange strategy with HBF4 is employed to strip off the surface-coating ligands of colloidal NPs,rendering them positively charged and dispersible in polar solvents.This allows subsequent electrostatic assembly of NPs with oppositely charged 2D nanosheets to afford sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures.The barely covered surfaces and the advantageous architectures of such sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures induce the desired synergistic effect,making them particularly suitable for electrochemical energy storage and conversion.We demonstrate this by employing MXene/NiFe_(2)O_(4) and MXene/Fe3O4 heterostructures for high-performance electrocatalytic oxygen evolution and supercapacitors,respectively.展开更多
Developing active and robust non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is of vital practical significance for accelerating the kinetics of water splitting.Here,a novel double emulsio...Developing active and robust non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is of vital practical significance for accelerating the kinetics of water splitting.Here,a novel double emulsion template method is proposed to design and prepare hierarchically multichambered,carbon-coated Ni_(0.4)Fe_(2.6)O_(4) nanoparticle superlattice microspheres(M-NFO@C-NSMs)for the highly efficient oxygen evolution.The high-temperature calcination under inert gas enables an improved electrochemical property by rationally transforming the long-chain organic capping ligands into partially graphitized uniform carbon coatings.More importantly,benefiting from the unique hierarchical superstructure with macro-/meso-/microporosities and three-dimensional continuous conductive carbon frameworks,M-NFO@C-NSMs exhibit comprehensively enhanced OER activity in a dilute alkaline electrolyte as compared to their solid counterparts and most spinelbased electrocatalysts reported to date.Notably,the collective property of supraparticles endowed M-NFO@C-NSMs with superior long-term cyclic stability.This work sheds light on the sophisticated design of functionalized supraparticles for efficient water splitting.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81921002,No.81900970,No.82130027)Young Physician Innovation Team Project(No.QC202003)from Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine+1 种基金Shanghai Sailing Program(19YF1426000)jointlysupport from the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program CAST(2018QNRC001)is also acknowledged.
文摘The restoration of bone defects caused by osteoporosis remains a challenge for surgeons.Strontium ranelate has been applied in preventative treatment approaches due to the biological functions of the trace element strontium(Sr).In this study,we aimed to fabricate bioactive scaffolds through Sr incorporation based on our previously developed modified amino-functional mesoporous bioactive glass(MBG)and to systematically investigate the bioactivity of the resulting scaffold in vitro and in vivo in an osteoporotic rat model.The results suggested that Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds possessed favorable biocompatibility.Moreover,with the incorporation of Sr,osteogenic and angiogenic capacities were upregulated in vitro.The in vivo results showed that the Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds achieved better bone regeneration and vessel formation.Furthermore,bioinformatics analysis indicated that the Sr-incorporated amino-functional MBG scaffolds could reduce reactive oxygen species levels in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the osteoporotic model by activating the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway,thus playing an anti-osteoporosis role while promoting osteogenesis.This study demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating trace elements into scaffolds and provided new insights into biomaterial design for facilitating bone regeneration in the treatment of osteoporosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81921002,No.81900970)Young Physician Innovation Team Project(No.QC202003)from Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai Sailing Program(19YF1426000)jointly。
文摘Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw(MRONJ)is primarily associated with administering antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs.Despite significant research on MRONJ,its pathogenesis and effective treatments are still not fully understood.Animal models can be used to simulate the pathophysiological features of MRONJ,serving as standardized in vivo experimental platforms to explore the pathogenesis and therapies of MRONJ.Rodent models exhibit excellent effectiveness and high reproducibility in mimicking human MRONJ,but classical methods cannot achieve a complete replica of the pathogenesis of MRONJ.Modified rodent models have been reported with improvements for better mimicking of MRONJ onset in clinic.This review summarizes representative classical and modified rodent models of MRONJ created through various combinations of systemic drug induction and local stimulation and discusses their effectiveness and efficiency.Currently,there is a lack of a unified assessment system for MRONJ models,which hinders a standard definition of MRONJ-like lesions in rodents.Therefore,this review comprehensively summarizes assessment systems based on published peer-review articles,including new approaches in gross observation,histological assessments,radiographic assessments,and serological assessments.This review can serve as a reference for model establishment and evaluation in future preclinical studies on MRONJ.
基金the Central Government Guidance for Local Science and Technology Development Projects for Hubei Province,China(No.2019ZYYD068)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51908432)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2018CFB397)。
文摘The efficient remediation of heavy metal complexes in water has become a difficult and challenging task owing to their high stability and strong mobility.In this study,a novel strategy was employed for highly efficient removal of Cu-citrate by using intimately coupled photocatalysis and biodegradation(ICPB)system with non-woven cotton fabric as a carrier.Experimental results showed that the ICPB system caused94%Cu removal,which was higher than those of single photocatalysis.After 5 cycles,Cu removal efficiency could still reach 78%within 5 h.The existence of 0–40 mg/L citrate had negligible influence,whereas the presence of 60–100 mg/L citrate exhibited a limited adverse effect on Cu removal(~70%).The decomplexation of Cu-citrate was realized via the function of free radicals and microorganisms.Two main processes,such as bio-adsorption of Cu^(2+) by microorganisms,deposition of Cu^(0) on the surface of material,played important role in Cu removal from aqueous solution.The dominant microorganisms in the system were Proteobacteria,Actinobacteria,Bacteroidetes,Chloroflexi,Chlorophyta,Planctomycetes,and Verrucomicrobia.Furthermore,the performance of ICPB system was also validated through treatment of other heavy metal complexes.This study provided a feasible strategy for the decontamination of heavy metal complexes in wastewater.
文摘Manganese oxides show a strong catalytic activity in the peroxymonosulfate(PMS)advanced oxidation process but have poor chemical stability and a propensity to cause the aggregation of nanoparticles.Here,a novel composite material(abbreviated as MnO_(x)@ACF)was synthesized,characterized,and applied.Activated carbon fiber(ACF)was selected as a carrier,which modulated the composition of manganese oxides.The results showed that MnO_(x)@ACF had a strong adsorption ability and successfully activated PMS to degrade tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH),with a removal eficiency of 89.0%in 30 min.Influencing factors such as pH and coexisting ion species were investigated,and a five-cycle test was conducted.Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))was predominated in the MnO_(x)@ACF/PMS system.A possible explanatory pathway of TCH was proposed based on the results of the high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.It was concluded that this study provides a novel insight into the activation of PMS for the degradation of organic matter by carbon-loaded multivalent manganese oxides.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81900970)the Research Discipline fund from Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and College of Stomatology,Shanghai Jiao Tong University(KQYJXK2020)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(20ZR1448700)Shanghai‘Rising Stars of Medical Talent’Youth Development Program and the Young Physician Innovation Team Project(QC202003)of Ninth People’s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
文摘Pulp regeneration remains a crucial target in the preservation of natural dentition.Using decellularized extracellular matrix is an appropriate approach to mimic natural microenvironment and facilitate tissue regeneration.In this study,we attempted to obtain decellularized extracellular matrix from periapical lesion(PL-dECM)and evaluate its bioactive effects.The decellularization process yielded translucent and viscous PL-dECM,meeting the standard requirements for decellularization efficiency.Proteomic sequencing revealed that the PL-dECM retained essential extracellular matrix components and numerous bioactive factors.The PL-dECM conditioned medium could enhance the proliferation and migration ability of periapical lesion-derived stem cells(PLDSCs)in a dose-dependent manner.Culturing PLDSCs on PL-dECM slices improved odontogenic/angiogenic ability compared to the type I collagen group.In vivo,the PL-dECM demonstrated a sustained supportive effect on PLDSCs and promoted odontogenic/angiogenic differentiation.Both in vitro and in vivo studies illustrated that PL-dECM served as an effective scaffold for pulp tissue engineering,providing valuable insights into PLDSCs differentiation.These findings pave avenues for the clinical application of dECM’s in situ transplantation for regenerative endodontics.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.22025501,21872038,21733003,51773042,and 51973040)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2020YFB1505803 and 2017YFA0207303)Foshan Science and Technology Innovation Program(No.2017IT100121).
文摘Heterostructures composed of two-dimensional(2D)nanosheets and zero-dimensional(0D)nanoparticles(NPs)have attracted increasing attention because of the synergy arising from the coupling interactions between the two mixed-dimensional components.Despite recent advances,it remains a challenge to fabricate 2D/0D heterostructures with clean and accessible surfaces,which is highly desirable for the diversity of catalytic,sensing,and energy storage applications.Herein,we report a generalized methodology that enables the facile assembly of sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures with facilitated mass-transport channels and exposed surface active sites.A ligand-exchange strategy with HBF4 is employed to strip off the surface-coating ligands of colloidal NPs,rendering them positively charged and dispersible in polar solvents.This allows subsequent electrostatic assembly of NPs with oppositely charged 2D nanosheets to afford sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures.The barely covered surfaces and the advantageous architectures of such sandwich-like 0D/2D/0D heterostructures induce the desired synergistic effect,making them particularly suitable for electrochemical energy storage and conversion.We demonstrate this by employing MXene/NiFe_(2)O_(4) and MXene/Fe3O4 heterostructures for high-performance electrocatalytic oxygen evolution and supercapacitors,respectively.
基金The authors acknowledge the financial support from NSFC(22025501,21872038,21733003,and 51773042)MOST(2020YFB1505803 and 2017YFA0207303).
文摘Developing active and robust non-noble-metal-based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is of vital practical significance for accelerating the kinetics of water splitting.Here,a novel double emulsion template method is proposed to design and prepare hierarchically multichambered,carbon-coated Ni_(0.4)Fe_(2.6)O_(4) nanoparticle superlattice microspheres(M-NFO@C-NSMs)for the highly efficient oxygen evolution.The high-temperature calcination under inert gas enables an improved electrochemical property by rationally transforming the long-chain organic capping ligands into partially graphitized uniform carbon coatings.More importantly,benefiting from the unique hierarchical superstructure with macro-/meso-/microporosities and three-dimensional continuous conductive carbon frameworks,M-NFO@C-NSMs exhibit comprehensively enhanced OER activity in a dilute alkaline electrolyte as compared to their solid counterparts and most spinelbased electrocatalysts reported to date.Notably,the collective property of supraparticles endowed M-NFO@C-NSMs with superior long-term cyclic stability.This work sheds light on the sophisticated design of functionalized supraparticles for efficient water splitting.
