Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease of the pancreas,with clinical management determined by the severity of the disease.Diagnosis,severity prediction,and prognosis assessment of...Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease of the pancreas,with clinical management determined by the severity of the disease.Diagnosis,severity prediction,and prognosis assessment of AP typically involve the use of imaging technologies,such as computed tomography,magnetic resonance imaging,and ultrasound,and scoring systems,including Ranson,Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II,and Bedside Index for Severity in AP scores.Computed tomography is considered the gold standard imaging modality for AP due to its high sensitivity and specificity,while magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound can provide additional information on biliary obstruction and vascular complications.Scoring systems utilize clinical and laboratory parameters to classify AP patients into mild,moderate,or severe categories,guiding treatment decisions,such as intensive care unit admission,early enteral feeding,and antibiotic use.Despite the central role of imaging technologies and scoring systems in AP management,these methods have limitations in terms of accuracy,reproducibility,practicality and economics.Recent advancements of artificial intelligence(AI)provide new opportunities to enhance their performance by analyzing vast amounts of clinical and imaging data.AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of clinical and imaging data,identify scoring system patterns,and predict the clinical course of disease.AI-based models have shown promising results in predicting the severity and mortality of AP,but further validation and standardization are required before widespread clinical application.In addition,understanding the correlation between these three technologies will aid in developing new methods that can accurately,sensitively,and specifically be used in the diagnosis,severity prediction,and prognosis assessment of AP through complementary advantages.展开更多
The growing global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis(MASH)demands a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms and risk factors.Recent studies,such as the large population-based case-co...The growing global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis(MASH)demands a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms and risk factors.Recent studies,such as the large population-based case-control analysis by Abdel-Razeq et al,suggest a significant association between Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection and an increased risk of developing MASH.This study provides compelling data supporting this association,even after adjusting for confounders such as obesity,diabetes,and hyperlipidemia.However,the complexity of this relationship remains unresolved,requiring further investigation into the biological,genetic,and environmental pathways that connect these two conditions.This article critically reviews the study’s findings and identifies its limitations,offering innovative research directions for the future.Key areas of focus include integrating genomic and microbiome analyses,exploring the impact of H.pylori eradication on MASH progression,studying molecular mechanisms at the intersection of infection and liver disease,and developing personalized therapeutic strategies.展开更多
Despite rapid advances in modern medical technology and significant improvements in survival rates of many cancers,pancreatic cancer is still a highly lethal gastrointestinal cancer with a low 5-year survival rate and...Despite rapid advances in modern medical technology and significant improvements in survival rates of many cancers,pancreatic cancer is still a highly lethal gastrointestinal cancer with a low 5-year survival rate and difficulty in early detection.At present,the incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer are increasing year by year worldwide,no matter in the United States,Europe,Japan,or China.Globally,the incidence of pancreatic cancer is projected to increase to 18.6 per 100000 in 2050,with the average annual growth of 1.1%,meaning that pancreatic cancer will pose a significant public health burden.Due to the special anatomical location of the pancreas,the development of pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed at a late stage with obvious clinical symptoms.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors for pancreatic cancer is of great clinical significance for effective prevention of pancreatic cancer.In this paper,the epidemiological characteristics,developmental trends,and risk factors of pancreatic cancer are reviewed and analyzed in detail.展开更多
Eight phenyl benzoate compounds were synthesized in one step, and then their antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and anti-pancreatic lipase activities were evaluated in the present study. The total yields ranged from 31% to...Eight phenyl benzoate compounds were synthesized in one step, and then their antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and anti-pancreatic lipase activities were evaluated in the present study. The total yields ranged from 31% to 85%. Compound 4 c exhibited a stronger antioxidant activity compared with Trolox, with half maximal inhibitory concentrations(IC50) of approximately 13.06 μM, and the antioxidant mechanism was further studied using computational chemistry. Compounds 1 c–5 c exhibited minimal anti-tyrosinase activity. Compounds 4 c, 5 d, 6 c and 6 d exhibited weak anti-pancreatic lipase activity, with an inhibition rate of 33.52%, 15.76%, 18.37% and 20.77%, respectively. These results demonstrated that all compounds had reference significance, especially compound 4 c.展开更多
In the present study, we evaluated the antitumor, anti-tyrosinase, anti-pancreatic lipase, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-α-glycosidase activities for all or a subset of 20 known compounds. They included 8 pheny...In the present study, we evaluated the antitumor, anti-tyrosinase, anti-pancreatic lipase, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-α-glycosidase activities for all or a subset of 20 known compounds. They included 8 phenyl benzoates, 10 benzophenones, and 2 xanthones. Phenyl benzoate compounds 1–8 did not exhibit evident antitumor activity, which was consistent with existing theories. Compounds 16, 17, and 18 exhibited moderate anti-tyrosinase activity. In addition, compounds 11 and 18 exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against Candida albicans, and compound 20 exhibited stronger anti-α-glycosidase activity than quercetin, with an IC_(50)of approximately 2.45 μM. These results demonstrated that compounds 11, 16–18, and 20 were promising leads for further structural modification.展开更多
Nine prenylated and geranylated xanthones were synthesized in two steps with total yields ranging from 11%to 36%.All of the compounds were first reported.Then,the antitumor,anti-tyrosinase,anti-pancreatic lipase,antif...Nine prenylated and geranylated xanthones were synthesized in two steps with total yields ranging from 11%to 36%.All of the compounds were first reported.Then,the antitumor,anti-tyrosinase,anti-pancreatic lipase,antifungal and antibacterial activities of all or part of compounds 1–9 were evaluated.Compound 9 exhibited clear antitumor activity,and its cytotoxicity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells was stronger compared with cisplatin.Compounds 1–4 and 6–7 also exhibited certain activity other than the antitumor activity described above.These results demonstrated that compounds 1–4,6–7 and 9 were very promising leads for further structural modification.展开更多
A photoinduced intramolecular charge transfer complex(ICTC)-enabled photoreduction of trifluoromethyl phosphonium salt for the trifluoromethylation of heteroarenes was developed.It offers a convenient approach to intr...A photoinduced intramolecular charge transfer complex(ICTC)-enabled photoreduction of trifluoromethyl phosphonium salt for the trifluoromethylation of heteroarenes was developed.It offers a convenient approach to introduce trifluoromethyl group to a wide range of aromatic heterocycles,such as indoles,pyrrole,substituted benzene,coumarin,and chromone.This strategy provides operational simplicity,photocatalyst-,transition metal-,and oxidant-free conditions,making it highly advantageous.展开更多
Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality globally.Although significant progress has been made in treatment options,the survival rates for GC patients continue to be...Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality globally.Although significant progress has been made in treatment options,the survival rates for GC patients continue to be low.This is primarily attributed to the intricate and insufficiently understood mechanisms of disease progression,as well as the considerable challenges associated with tumor hetero-geneity.The recent study by Tang et al provides a detailed single-cell RNA se-quencing analysis of GC across different stages,revealing dynamic changes in the tumor microenvironment and key immune responses.We aim to offer a compre-hensive interpretation of the study’s findings and propose several innovative directions for future academic research in gastric cancer.These include exploring advanced multi-omics approaches,leveraging spatial transcriptomics,integrating artificial intelligence for clinical applications,and developing novel immuno-therapy strategies.We further emphasize the importance of personalized medi-cine,early detection,and novel drug discovery techniques in improving GC treatment outcomes.展开更多
Gastric cancer(GC),the fifth most common malignancy worldwide,poses a substantial challenge in clinical oncology,particularly in its advanced stages.Despite advancements in immunotherapy,patient prognosis remains poor...Gastric cancer(GC),the fifth most common malignancy worldwide,poses a substantial challenge in clinical oncology,particularly in its advanced stages.Despite advancements in immunotherapy,patient prognosis remains poor,underscoring the need for reliable prognostic tools to refine treatment strategies.A study by Yao et al explores the role of the triglyceride-glucose(TyG)index as a prognostic marker for advanced GC patients receiving immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy.The results of the study demonstrate that the TyG index correlates with improved survival outcomes,including better progression-free survival and overall survival.This editorial critically evaluates the significance of these findings,discusses their implications for future research,and highlights innovative directions that could drive further breakthroughs in the application of the TyG index to cancer therapy.This editorial also highlights the potential of TyG in advancing precision oncology and advocates for global validation and mechanistic investigations to further solidify its clinical utility.Future research should focus on validating the TyG index across various malignancies,exploring its potential to influence immunotherapy through metabolic interventions,and developing multi-biomarker models that integrate TyG with immune and genomic profiles.展开更多
It is well-established that high carbonization temperature will trigger the enzyme-like activity of carbon-based materials.However,the catalytic mechanism is still ambiguous,which hinders the further rational design o...It is well-established that high carbonization temperature will trigger the enzyme-like activity of carbon-based materials.However,the catalytic mechanism is still ambiguous,which hinders the further rational design of nanomaterials as enzyme mimics.Hereby,N,S-rich carbonized wool nanosheets(CWs)were synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures.As expected,only CWs treated with high-temperature possess intrinsic oxidase-and peroxidase-like activities.Meanwhile,density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that graphitic nitrogen and the co-existence of nitrogen and sulfur in the carbon matrix serve as the active sites for the enzyme-like process.More importantly,combining theoretical calculations and experimental observations,the high-temperature triggered catalytic mechanism can be ascribed to the fact that an appropriate high-temperature maximizes the graphitization degree to a certain extent,at which most of the catalytic active sites are well retained rather than evaporating.Moreover,coupling with excellent photothermal conversion efficiency and catalytic performance,CWs can be applied to photothermal-catalytic cancer therapy under near-infrared region(NIR)light irradiation.We believe this work will contribute to understanding the catalytic mechanism of carbon-based nanozymes and promote the development of new biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.展开更多
Gene expression must be precisely regulated in cells and functional nucleic acids are the most widely utilized tools for gene manipulation.Photocontrol of how these nucleic acid tools work in the cellular environment ...Gene expression must be precisely regulated in cells and functional nucleic acids are the most widely utilized tools for gene manipulation.Photocontrol of how these nucleic acid tools work in the cellular environment can precisely manipulate gene expression through a non-invasive way.Here we report a methodology on multiplex photocontrol of functional nucleic acids to achieve totally temporal and orthogonal regulation of gene expression in living cells.We select two functional nucleic acid systems as examples,DNAzyme and CRISPR/Cas9,and demonstrate the power of light control for precise gene manipulation by rational design of chemically modified oligonucleotides through introduction of two photocleavable linkers.Unlike the previous modulation of functional nucleic acids by simply activating or deactivating,we successfully achieve versatile controlling patterns using light as the governing factor.This design represents a generalized pathway towards the photo-controllable functional nucleic acids,which greatly enriches the toolbox for optogenetic studies.展开更多
A series of Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)co-doped Ca_(2)Ta_(2)O_(7)(CTO:Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+))phosphors were prepared by high-temperature solid-state method for dual-emission center optical thermometers and white light-emitting diode(WLE...A series of Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)co-doped Ca_(2)Ta_(2)O_(7)(CTO:Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+))phosphors were prepared by high-temperature solid-state method for dual-emission center optical thermometers and white light-emitting diode(WLED)device.By modulating the doping ratio of Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)and utilizing the energy transfer from Bi^(3+)to Eu^(3+),the tunable color emission ranging from green to reddish-orange was realized.The designed CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)optical thermometers exhibit signifcant thermochromism,superior stability,and repeatability,with maximum sensitivities of Sa=0.055 K^(−1)(at 510 K)and Sr=1.298%K^(−1)(at 480 K)within the temperature range of 300−510 K,owing to the diferent thermal quenching behaviors between Bi^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions.These features indicate the potential application prospects of the prepared samples in visualized thermometer or hightemperature safety marking.Furthermore,leveraging the excellent zero-thermal-quenching performance,outstanding acid/alkali resistance,and color stability of CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/0.16Eu^(3+)phosphor,a WLED device with a high Ra value of 95.3 has been realized through its combination with commercially available blue and green phosphors,thereby demonstrating the potential application of CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/0.16Eu^(3+)in near-UV pumped WLED devices.展开更多
Functional control of CRISPR/Cas9 is essential for precise gene manipulation.Chemical engineering of guide RNA(gRNA)provides diverse approaches for conditional control of CRISPR/Cas9 function with a variety of chemica...Functional control of CRISPR/Cas9 is essential for precise gene manipulation.Chemical engineering of guide RNA(gRNA)provides diverse approaches for conditional control of CRISPR/Cas9 function with a variety of chemical reactive groups.However,previous investigations into chemically engineering gRNA only unidirectionally regulated the CRISPR/Cas9 function via stimuli-induced caging/decaging processes.Herein,we propose a combinatory strategy to engineer the dynamics of gRNA in which photocontrolled strand-displacement reactions coupled with sequence designs of gRNA can achieve lightinduced switching-on/off control of CRISPR/Cas9 function.Biochemical analysis and cellular gene regulation indicate this approach is capable of both activating and deactivating CRISPR/Cas9 activities using light irradiation.Moreover,photocontrolled multiplex modulations of gene expression for opposite regulatory effects have also been achieved simultaneously under the same cellular context.This work establishes an essential principle for construction of stimuli-induced switching-on/off modulations of gRNA that can greatly enrich the versatility of conditional control for a variety of CRISPR/Cas9-based applications.展开更多
基金Fujian Provincial Health Technology Project,No.2020GGA079Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,No.2021J011380National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.62276146.
文摘Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease of the pancreas,with clinical management determined by the severity of the disease.Diagnosis,severity prediction,and prognosis assessment of AP typically involve the use of imaging technologies,such as computed tomography,magnetic resonance imaging,and ultrasound,and scoring systems,including Ranson,Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II,and Bedside Index for Severity in AP scores.Computed tomography is considered the gold standard imaging modality for AP due to its high sensitivity and specificity,while magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound can provide additional information on biliary obstruction and vascular complications.Scoring systems utilize clinical and laboratory parameters to classify AP patients into mild,moderate,or severe categories,guiding treatment decisions,such as intensive care unit admission,early enteral feeding,and antibiotic use.Despite the central role of imaging technologies and scoring systems in AP management,these methods have limitations in terms of accuracy,reproducibility,practicality and economics.Recent advancements of artificial intelligence(AI)provide new opportunities to enhance their performance by analyzing vast amounts of clinical and imaging data.AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of clinical and imaging data,identify scoring system patterns,and predict the clinical course of disease.AI-based models have shown promising results in predicting the severity and mortality of AP,but further validation and standardization are required before widespread clinical application.In addition,understanding the correlation between these three technologies will aid in developing new methods that can accurately,sensitively,and specifically be used in the diagnosis,severity prediction,and prognosis assessment of AP through complementary advantages.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Project of Putian University,No.2022059.
文摘The growing global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis(MASH)demands a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms and risk factors.Recent studies,such as the large population-based case-control analysis by Abdel-Razeq et al,suggest a significant association between Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection and an increased risk of developing MASH.This study provides compelling data supporting this association,even after adjusting for confounders such as obesity,diabetes,and hyperlipidemia.However,the complexity of this relationship remains unresolved,requiring further investigation into the biological,genetic,and environmental pathways that connect these two conditions.This article critically reviews the study’s findings and identifies its limitations,offering innovative research directions for the future.Key areas of focus include integrating genomic and microbiome analyses,exploring the impact of H.pylori eradication on MASH progression,studying molecular mechanisms at the intersection of infection and liver disease,and developing personalized therapeutic strategies.
基金Supported by Fujian Province Medical Health Young and Middle-aged Talents Training Project,No.2020GGA079National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81572442Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,No.2018J01195.
文摘Despite rapid advances in modern medical technology and significant improvements in survival rates of many cancers,pancreatic cancer is still a highly lethal gastrointestinal cancer with a low 5-year survival rate and difficulty in early detection.At present,the incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer are increasing year by year worldwide,no matter in the United States,Europe,Japan,or China.Globally,the incidence of pancreatic cancer is projected to increase to 18.6 per 100000 in 2050,with the average annual growth of 1.1%,meaning that pancreatic cancer will pose a significant public health burden.Due to the special anatomical location of the pancreas,the development of pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed at a late stage with obvious clinical symptoms.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors for pancreatic cancer is of great clinical significance for effective prevention of pancreatic cancer.In this paper,the epidemiological characteristics,developmental trends,and risk factors of pancreatic cancer are reviewed and analyzed in detail.
基金Scientific Research Fund of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Technology of Putian University (Grant No.Z202102)。
文摘Eight phenyl benzoate compounds were synthesized in one step, and then their antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and anti-pancreatic lipase activities were evaluated in the present study. The total yields ranged from 31% to 85%. Compound 4 c exhibited a stronger antioxidant activity compared with Trolox, with half maximal inhibitory concentrations(IC50) of approximately 13.06 μM, and the antioxidant mechanism was further studied using computational chemistry. Compounds 1 c–5 c exhibited minimal anti-tyrosinase activity. Compounds 4 c, 5 d, 6 c and 6 d exhibited weak anti-pancreatic lipase activity, with an inhibition rate of 33.52%, 15.76%, 18.37% and 20.77%, respectively. These results demonstrated that all compounds had reference significance, especially compound 4 c.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (Grant No. 2022J011158)Putian City Science and Technology Plan Project (Grant No. 2021S2001-9)Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research (Grant No. FJ-YW-2021KF01)。
文摘In the present study, we evaluated the antitumor, anti-tyrosinase, anti-pancreatic lipase, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-α-glycosidase activities for all or a subset of 20 known compounds. They included 8 phenyl benzoates, 10 benzophenones, and 2 xanthones. Phenyl benzoate compounds 1–8 did not exhibit evident antitumor activity, which was consistent with existing theories. Compounds 16, 17, and 18 exhibited moderate anti-tyrosinase activity. In addition, compounds 11 and 18 exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against Candida albicans, and compound 20 exhibited stronger anti-α-glycosidase activity than quercetin, with an IC_(50)of approximately 2.45 μM. These results demonstrated that compounds 11, 16–18, and 20 were promising leads for further structural modification.
基金Leading Project of Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Grant No.2018Y0072)。
文摘Nine prenylated and geranylated xanthones were synthesized in two steps with total yields ranging from 11%to 36%.All of the compounds were first reported.Then,the antitumor,anti-tyrosinase,anti-pancreatic lipase,antifungal and antibacterial activities of all or part of compounds 1–9 were evaluated.Compound 9 exhibited clear antitumor activity,and its cytotoxicity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells was stronger compared with cisplatin.Compounds 1–4 and 6–7 also exhibited certain activity other than the antitumor activity described above.These results demonstrated that compounds 1–4,6–7 and 9 were very promising leads for further structural modification.
文摘A photoinduced intramolecular charge transfer complex(ICTC)-enabled photoreduction of trifluoromethyl phosphonium salt for the trifluoromethylation of heteroarenes was developed.It offers a convenient approach to introduce trifluoromethyl group to a wide range of aromatic heterocycles,such as indoles,pyrrole,substituted benzene,coumarin,and chromone.This strategy provides operational simplicity,photocatalyst-,transition metal-,and oxidant-free conditions,making it highly advantageous.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Project of Putian University,No.2022059Special Project for Outstanding Young Talents of Putian University,No.2024072Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,No.2023J01160.
文摘Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality globally.Although significant progress has been made in treatment options,the survival rates for GC patients continue to be low.This is primarily attributed to the intricate and insufficiently understood mechanisms of disease progression,as well as the considerable challenges associated with tumor hetero-geneity.The recent study by Tang et al provides a detailed single-cell RNA se-quencing analysis of GC across different stages,revealing dynamic changes in the tumor microenvironment and key immune responses.We aim to offer a compre-hensive interpretation of the study’s findings and propose several innovative directions for future academic research in gastric cancer.These include exploring advanced multi-omics approaches,leveraging spatial transcriptomics,integrating artificial intelligence for clinical applications,and developing novel immuno-therapy strategies.We further emphasize the importance of personalized medi-cine,early detection,and novel drug discovery techniques in improving GC treatment outcomes.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,No.2023J01160Scientific Research Project of Putian University,No.2022059Special Project for Outstanding Young Talents of Putian University,No.2024072.
文摘Gastric cancer(GC),the fifth most common malignancy worldwide,poses a substantial challenge in clinical oncology,particularly in its advanced stages.Despite advancements in immunotherapy,patient prognosis remains poor,underscoring the need for reliable prognostic tools to refine treatment strategies.A study by Yao et al explores the role of the triglyceride-glucose(TyG)index as a prognostic marker for advanced GC patients receiving immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy.The results of the study demonstrate that the TyG index correlates with improved survival outcomes,including better progression-free survival and overall survival.This editorial critically evaluates the significance of these findings,discusses their implications for future research,and highlights innovative directions that could drive further breakthroughs in the application of the TyG index to cancer therapy.This editorial also highlights the potential of TyG in advancing precision oncology and advocates for global validation and mechanistic investigations to further solidify its clinical utility.Future research should focus on validating the TyG index across various malignancies,exploring its potential to influence immunotherapy through metabolic interventions,and developing multi-biomarker models that integrate TyG with immune and genomic profiles.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12274356,22275081)Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Laboratory Medicine(Putian University)(No.PALM 202206)+1 种基金Fujian Province University,the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.20720220022)the 111 Project(No.B16029)。
文摘It is well-established that high carbonization temperature will trigger the enzyme-like activity of carbon-based materials.However,the catalytic mechanism is still ambiguous,which hinders the further rational design of nanomaterials as enzyme mimics.Hereby,N,S-rich carbonized wool nanosheets(CWs)were synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures.As expected,only CWs treated with high-temperature possess intrinsic oxidase-and peroxidase-like activities.Meanwhile,density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that graphitic nitrogen and the co-existence of nitrogen and sulfur in the carbon matrix serve as the active sites for the enzyme-like process.More importantly,combining theoretical calculations and experimental observations,the high-temperature triggered catalytic mechanism can be ascribed to the fact that an appropriate high-temperature maximizes the graphitization degree to a certain extent,at which most of the catalytic active sites are well retained rather than evaporating.Moreover,coupling with excellent photothermal conversion efficiency and catalytic performance,CWs can be applied to photothermal-catalytic cancer therapy under near-infrared region(NIR)light irradiation.We believe this work will contribute to understanding the catalytic mechanism of carbon-based nanozymes and promote the development of new biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22222706,22307107,22477144)the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFA0211200)the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence(GBRCE)for Functional Molecular Engineering and the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024B1515040028)。
文摘Gene expression must be precisely regulated in cells and functional nucleic acids are the most widely utilized tools for gene manipulation.Photocontrol of how these nucleic acid tools work in the cellular environment can precisely manipulate gene expression through a non-invasive way.Here we report a methodology on multiplex photocontrol of functional nucleic acids to achieve totally temporal and orthogonal regulation of gene expression in living cells.We select two functional nucleic acid systems as examples,DNAzyme and CRISPR/Cas9,and demonstrate the power of light control for precise gene manipulation by rational design of chemically modified oligonucleotides through introduction of two photocleavable linkers.Unlike the previous modulation of functional nucleic acids by simply activating or deactivating,we successfully achieve versatile controlling patterns using light as the governing factor.This design represents a generalized pathway towards the photo-controllable functional nucleic acids,which greatly enriches the toolbox for optogenetic studies.
基金the fnancial support of Innovative Research Team of Ningde Normal University(No.2023T03)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2021J011149)Fujian Provincial Department of Education(No.JAT210469,JAT220282).
文摘A series of Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)co-doped Ca_(2)Ta_(2)O_(7)(CTO:Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+))phosphors were prepared by high-temperature solid-state method for dual-emission center optical thermometers and white light-emitting diode(WLED)device.By modulating the doping ratio of Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)and utilizing the energy transfer from Bi^(3+)to Eu^(3+),the tunable color emission ranging from green to reddish-orange was realized.The designed CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/Eu^(3+)optical thermometers exhibit signifcant thermochromism,superior stability,and repeatability,with maximum sensitivities of Sa=0.055 K^(−1)(at 510 K)and Sr=1.298%K^(−1)(at 480 K)within the temperature range of 300−510 K,owing to the diferent thermal quenching behaviors between Bi^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions.These features indicate the potential application prospects of the prepared samples in visualized thermometer or hightemperature safety marking.Furthermore,leveraging the excellent zero-thermal-quenching performance,outstanding acid/alkali resistance,and color stability of CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/0.16Eu^(3+)phosphor,a WLED device with a high Ra value of 95.3 has been realized through its combination with commercially available blue and green phosphors,thereby demonstrating the potential application of CTO:0.04Bi^(3+)/0.16Eu^(3+)in near-UV pumped WLED devices.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.21977122 and 22222706)the National Key R&D Program of China(grant no.2020YFA0211200)the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering.
文摘Functional control of CRISPR/Cas9 is essential for precise gene manipulation.Chemical engineering of guide RNA(gRNA)provides diverse approaches for conditional control of CRISPR/Cas9 function with a variety of chemical reactive groups.However,previous investigations into chemically engineering gRNA only unidirectionally regulated the CRISPR/Cas9 function via stimuli-induced caging/decaging processes.Herein,we propose a combinatory strategy to engineer the dynamics of gRNA in which photocontrolled strand-displacement reactions coupled with sequence designs of gRNA can achieve lightinduced switching-on/off control of CRISPR/Cas9 function.Biochemical analysis and cellular gene regulation indicate this approach is capable of both activating and deactivating CRISPR/Cas9 activities using light irradiation.Moreover,photocontrolled multiplex modulations of gene expression for opposite regulatory effects have also been achieved simultaneously under the same cellular context.This work establishes an essential principle for construction of stimuli-induced switching-on/off modulations of gRNA that can greatly enrich the versatility of conditional control for a variety of CRISPR/Cas9-based applications.
