A novel synthesis of C2-spiroindoline derivatives based on the cascade reaction of 2-aryl-3H-indoles with cyclo- propanols is presented. The formation of product involves Rh(III)-catalyzed aryl C(sp2)—H bond alkylati...A novel synthesis of C2-spiroindoline derivatives based on the cascade reaction of 2-aryl-3H-indoles with cyclo- propanols is presented. The formation of product involves Rh(III)-catalyzed aryl C(sp2)—H bond alkylation of 2-aryl- 3H-indole, which is followed by intramolecular spiroannulation. In this tandem process, cyclopropanol acts as not only an alkylating agent but also a masked nucleophile to take part in the construction of the spirocyclic scaffold. Meanwhile, air acts as an economical and sustainable oxidant to promote the regeneration of the active catalyst. By using this method, hybrid compounds containing the central scaffolds of some clinical drugs were prepared effectively. In general, this newly developed method has advantages such as easily obtainable substrates, concise synthetic procedure, excellent atom-economy, good compatibility with diverse functional groups and ready scalability.展开更多
Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarge...Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte.Effective intervention targets for abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte remain to be identified.Previous studies have shown that the cellular shape and size can be regulated by the actin related protein 2/3(Arp2/3)complex,which is an actin-binding protein complex involved in the actin nucleation and assembly.However,the roles of the Arp2/3 complex in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy remain unknown.Here our study identifies its novel roles in the occurrence and development of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.We found that mRNA levels of all subunits from the Arp2/3 complex are significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in the angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.Further studies showed that siRNA-directed ARPC 2 silencing inhibits the reactivation of fetal genes and enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in neonatal rat primary cardiomyocytes(NRCMs)and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).In addition,the upstream activators of the Arp2/3 complex including SH3 protein interacting with Nck,90 kD(SPIN90)and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1(Rac1)/WASp family Verprolin-homologous protein-2(WAVE-2)are upregulated(P<0.05)in Ang Ⅱ-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,indicating the excessive activation of the Arp2/3 complex.We further show that CK666,a specific Arp2/3 complex inhibitor,prevents the reactivation of fetal genes and the enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in NRCMs and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).Our results reveal that the Arp2/3 complex plays a crucial role in Ang Ⅱ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,which is beneficial to further studies about the molecular mechanisms by which the Arp2/3 complex regulates pathological cardiac hypertrophy.展开更多
Cr_(2)O_(3)was used as grain inhibitor in Ti(C,N)-based cermets with vacuum sintering.The microstructure and mechanical and tribological properties of cermets with Cr_(2)O_(3)and Cr_(3)C_(2)were investigated.The resul...Cr_(2)O_(3)was used as grain inhibitor in Ti(C,N)-based cermets with vacuum sintering.The microstructure and mechanical and tribological properties of cermets with Cr_(2)O_(3)and Cr_(3)C_(2)were investigated.The results show that adding Cr_(2)O_(3)promotes a gray core/gray rim structure formation and finer size of Ti(C,N)hard phase.Compared with the cermet with an equal Cr_(3)C_(2)addition,the cermet with 0.6 wt.%Cr_(2)O_(3)exhibits 16.5%higher transverse rupture strength.This enhancement is likely due to the smaller lattice misfit at the core/rim interface and more uniform Cr distribution in the binder.Additionally,at room temperature(25℃)and 800℃,Cr_(2)O_(3)-containing cermets demonstrate lower coefficients of friction and volume wear ratios than Cr_(3)C_(2)-containing cermets,with the wear ratio difference reaching an order of magnitude.Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results further confirm more oxidation wear in Cr_(2)O_(3)-containing cermets than in Cr_(3)C_(2)-containing cermets.展开更多
Objective:Aloin,the main active component in Aloe vera(L.)Burm.f.,has shown promising anti-tumor effects.This study investigated the impact of aloin in lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)and explored its functional mec...Objective:Aloin,the main active component in Aloe vera(L.)Burm.f.,has shown promising anti-tumor effects.This study investigated the impact of aloin in lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)and explored its functional mechanism.Methods:We analyzed the viability,migration,invasion,proliferation,and apoptosis of two LUSC cell lines after treatment with aloin.Target molecules of aloin and downstream target transcripts of nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 2(NR3C2)were predicted by bioinformatics.The biological functions of NR3C2 and metallothionein 1M(MT1M)in the malignant properties of LUSC cells were determined.A co-culture system of LUSC cells with monocyte-derived macrophages was constructed.Mouse xenograft tumor models were generated to analyze the functions of aloin and NR3C2 in the tumorigenic activity of LUSC cells and macrophage polarization in vivo.Results:Aloin suppressed malignant properties of LUSC cells in vitro.However,these effects were negated by the silencing of NR3C2.NR3C2 was found to activate MT1M transcription by binding to its promoter.Additional upregulation of MT1M suppressed the malignant behavior of LUSC cells augmented by NR3C2 silencing.Analysis of the M1 and M2 markers/cytokines in the macrophages or the culture supernatant revealed that aloin treatment or MT1M overexpression in LUSC cells enhanced M1 polarization while suppressing M2 polarization of macrophages,whereas NR3C2 silencing led to reverse trends.Consistent findings were reproduced in vivo.Conclusion:This study demonstrated that aloin activates the NR3C2/MT1M axis to suppress the malignant behavior of LUSC cells and M2 macrophage polarization.Please cite this article as:Chen YN,Lu JY,Gao CF,Fang ZR,Zhou Y.Aloin blocks the malignant behavior of lung squamous cell carcinoma cells and M2 macrophage polarization by modulating the NR3C2/MT1M axis.展开更多
Light-driven CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to value-added ethylene(C2H4)holds significant promise for addressing energy and environmental challenges.While the high energy barriers for*CO intermediates hydrogenati...Light-driven CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to value-added ethylene(C2H4)holds significant promise for addressing energy and environmental challenges.While the high energy barriers for*CO intermediates hydrogenation and C–C coupling limit the C_(2)H_(4)generation.Herein,CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction prepared by an in-situ phosphating technique,achieved collaborative photocatalytic CO_(2) and H2O,producing CO and C_(2)H_(4)as the main products.Notably,the selectivity of C_(2)H_(4)produced by CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) attained to 64.25%,which was 9.85 times that of CuxP(6.52%).Detailed time-resolution photoluminescence spectra,femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy tests and density functional theory(DFT)calculation validate the ultra-fast interfacial electron transfer mechanism in CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction.Successive*H on P sites caused by adsorbed H2O splitting with moderate hydrogenation ability enables the multi-step hydrogenation during CO_(2)RR process over CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4).With the aid of mediated asymmetric Cu and P dual sites by g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheet,the produced*CHO shows an energetically favorable for C–C coupling.The coupling formed*CHOCHO further accepts photoexcited efficient e–and*H to deeply produce C_(2)H_(4)according to the C^(2+)intermediates,which has been detected by in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and interpreted by DFT calculation.The novel insight mechanism offers an essential understanding for the development of CuxP-based heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO_(2) to C^(2+)value-added fuels.展开更多
本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法...本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法量化了增殖和成脂分化关键基因的表达水平变化,利用EdU染色检测细胞增殖活力,油红O染色方法鉴定脂滴积累的状态;进一步通过String database、Bio GRID、Int Act、GeneMANIA、DAVID和Genecard数据库构建Smdt1蛋白互作网络图。结果显示,在C3H10T1/2细胞中过表达Smdt1,极显著提升了增殖标志基因Pcna、Ki67、Cdk1及Cdk4的表达,EdU阳性细胞比例反映了细胞增殖速率加快;Smdt1极显著促进成脂分化关键基因Pparγ、Fabp4、-Adipoq的表达量,显著促进了Cebpα、Cebpβ的表达量,脂滴数量变多。在C3H10T1/2细胞体系中,干扰Smdt1,与增殖紧密相关的标志基因,包括Ki67、Pcna及Cdk1,其表达水平极显著降低,Cdk4的表达也呈现显著降低的趋势,反映在EdU增殖检测中,阳性细胞数量明显减少,细胞增殖活性受到抑制。进一步干扰Smdt1后,成脂分化途径的关键调控基因Cebpα、Pparγ、Cebpβ、Fabp4、Adipoq的表达均极显著降低,细胞内脂滴的数量也显著减少,细胞成脂分化能力削弱。蛋白功能预测发现,Smdt1能够与Mcu相互作用,参与线粒体钙离子转运、摄取和稳态。本研究发现Smdt1可以促进C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化,为脂肪沉积的研究提供了新的方向。展开更多
文摘A novel synthesis of C2-spiroindoline derivatives based on the cascade reaction of 2-aryl-3H-indoles with cyclo- propanols is presented. The formation of product involves Rh(III)-catalyzed aryl C(sp2)—H bond alkylation of 2-aryl- 3H-indole, which is followed by intramolecular spiroannulation. In this tandem process, cyclopropanol acts as not only an alkylating agent but also a masked nucleophile to take part in the construction of the spirocyclic scaffold. Meanwhile, air acts as an economical and sustainable oxidant to promote the regeneration of the active catalyst. By using this method, hybrid compounds containing the central scaffolds of some clinical drugs were prepared effectively. In general, this newly developed method has advantages such as easily obtainable substrates, concise synthetic procedure, excellent atom-economy, good compatibility with diverse functional groups and ready scalability.
文摘Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte.Effective intervention targets for abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte remain to be identified.Previous studies have shown that the cellular shape and size can be regulated by the actin related protein 2/3(Arp2/3)complex,which is an actin-binding protein complex involved in the actin nucleation and assembly.However,the roles of the Arp2/3 complex in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy remain unknown.Here our study identifies its novel roles in the occurrence and development of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.We found that mRNA levels of all subunits from the Arp2/3 complex are significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in the angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.Further studies showed that siRNA-directed ARPC 2 silencing inhibits the reactivation of fetal genes and enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in neonatal rat primary cardiomyocytes(NRCMs)and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).In addition,the upstream activators of the Arp2/3 complex including SH3 protein interacting with Nck,90 kD(SPIN90)and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1(Rac1)/WASp family Verprolin-homologous protein-2(WAVE-2)are upregulated(P<0.05)in Ang Ⅱ-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,indicating the excessive activation of the Arp2/3 complex.We further show that CK666,a specific Arp2/3 complex inhibitor,prevents the reactivation of fetal genes and the enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in NRCMs and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).Our results reveal that the Arp2/3 complex plays a crucial role in Ang Ⅱ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,which is beneficial to further studies about the molecular mechanisms by which the Arp2/3 complex regulates pathological cardiac hypertrophy.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia,China(No.2023AAC03284)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities Research Project of North Minzu University,China(No.2022XYZCL04)+1 种基金Project of Key Laboratory of Powders and Advanced CeramicsCo-founded by Ningxia and the State Ethnic Affairs Commission,China(No.2103)。
文摘Cr_(2)O_(3)was used as grain inhibitor in Ti(C,N)-based cermets with vacuum sintering.The microstructure and mechanical and tribological properties of cermets with Cr_(2)O_(3)and Cr_(3)C_(2)were investigated.The results show that adding Cr_(2)O_(3)promotes a gray core/gray rim structure formation and finer size of Ti(C,N)hard phase.Compared with the cermet with an equal Cr_(3)C_(2)addition,the cermet with 0.6 wt.%Cr_(2)O_(3)exhibits 16.5%higher transverse rupture strength.This enhancement is likely due to the smaller lattice misfit at the core/rim interface and more uniform Cr distribution in the binder.Additionally,at room temperature(25℃)and 800℃,Cr_(2)O_(3)-containing cermets demonstrate lower coefficients of friction and volume wear ratios than Cr_(3)C_(2)-containing cermets,with the wear ratio difference reaching an order of magnitude.Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results further confirm more oxidation wear in Cr_(2)O_(3)-containing cermets than in Cr_(3)C_(2)-containing cermets.
基金Financial support was provided by the Research Start-up Funding of Changzhou University(No.ZMF19020381)。
文摘Objective:Aloin,the main active component in Aloe vera(L.)Burm.f.,has shown promising anti-tumor effects.This study investigated the impact of aloin in lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)and explored its functional mechanism.Methods:We analyzed the viability,migration,invasion,proliferation,and apoptosis of two LUSC cell lines after treatment with aloin.Target molecules of aloin and downstream target transcripts of nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 2(NR3C2)were predicted by bioinformatics.The biological functions of NR3C2 and metallothionein 1M(MT1M)in the malignant properties of LUSC cells were determined.A co-culture system of LUSC cells with monocyte-derived macrophages was constructed.Mouse xenograft tumor models were generated to analyze the functions of aloin and NR3C2 in the tumorigenic activity of LUSC cells and macrophage polarization in vivo.Results:Aloin suppressed malignant properties of LUSC cells in vitro.However,these effects were negated by the silencing of NR3C2.NR3C2 was found to activate MT1M transcription by binding to its promoter.Additional upregulation of MT1M suppressed the malignant behavior of LUSC cells augmented by NR3C2 silencing.Analysis of the M1 and M2 markers/cytokines in the macrophages or the culture supernatant revealed that aloin treatment or MT1M overexpression in LUSC cells enhanced M1 polarization while suppressing M2 polarization of macrophages,whereas NR3C2 silencing led to reverse trends.Consistent findings were reproduced in vivo.Conclusion:This study demonstrated that aloin activates the NR3C2/MT1M axis to suppress the malignant behavior of LUSC cells and M2 macrophage polarization.Please cite this article as:Chen YN,Lu JY,Gao CF,Fang ZR,Zhou Y.Aloin blocks the malignant behavior of lung squamous cell carcinoma cells and M2 macrophage polarization by modulating the NR3C2/MT1M axis.
文摘Light-driven CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to value-added ethylene(C2H4)holds significant promise for addressing energy and environmental challenges.While the high energy barriers for*CO intermediates hydrogenation and C–C coupling limit the C_(2)H_(4)generation.Herein,CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction prepared by an in-situ phosphating technique,achieved collaborative photocatalytic CO_(2) and H2O,producing CO and C_(2)H_(4)as the main products.Notably,the selectivity of C_(2)H_(4)produced by CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) attained to 64.25%,which was 9.85 times that of CuxP(6.52%).Detailed time-resolution photoluminescence spectra,femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy tests and density functional theory(DFT)calculation validate the ultra-fast interfacial electron transfer mechanism in CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction.Successive*H on P sites caused by adsorbed H2O splitting with moderate hydrogenation ability enables the multi-step hydrogenation during CO_(2)RR process over CuxP/g-C_(3)N_(4).With the aid of mediated asymmetric Cu and P dual sites by g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheet,the produced*CHO shows an energetically favorable for C–C coupling.The coupling formed*CHOCHO further accepts photoexcited efficient e–and*H to deeply produce C_(2)H_(4)according to the C^(2+)intermediates,which has been detected by in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and interpreted by DFT calculation.The novel insight mechanism offers an essential understanding for the development of CuxP-based heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO_(2) to C^(2+)value-added fuels.
文摘本文旨在探究富含天冬氨酸尾1的单通道膜蛋白(Single-pass Membrane Protein With Aspartate Rich Tail1,Smdt1)对C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化的调控效应。本研究将Smdt1基因的过表达和干扰载体转染至C3H10T1/2细胞模型,采用qPCR方法量化了增殖和成脂分化关键基因的表达水平变化,利用EdU染色检测细胞增殖活力,油红O染色方法鉴定脂滴积累的状态;进一步通过String database、Bio GRID、Int Act、GeneMANIA、DAVID和Genecard数据库构建Smdt1蛋白互作网络图。结果显示,在C3H10T1/2细胞中过表达Smdt1,极显著提升了增殖标志基因Pcna、Ki67、Cdk1及Cdk4的表达,EdU阳性细胞比例反映了细胞增殖速率加快;Smdt1极显著促进成脂分化关键基因Pparγ、Fabp4、-Adipoq的表达量,显著促进了Cebpα、Cebpβ的表达量,脂滴数量变多。在C3H10T1/2细胞体系中,干扰Smdt1,与增殖紧密相关的标志基因,包括Ki67、Pcna及Cdk1,其表达水平极显著降低,Cdk4的表达也呈现显著降低的趋势,反映在EdU增殖检测中,阳性细胞数量明显减少,细胞增殖活性受到抑制。进一步干扰Smdt1后,成脂分化途径的关键调控基因Cebpα、Pparγ、Cebpβ、Fabp4、Adipoq的表达均极显著降低,细胞内脂滴的数量也显著减少,细胞成脂分化能力削弱。蛋白功能预测发现,Smdt1能够与Mcu相互作用,参与线粒体钙离子转运、摄取和稳态。本研究发现Smdt1可以促进C3H10T1/2细胞增殖和成脂分化,为脂肪沉积的研究提供了新的方向。
