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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly incident total joint degenerative disease with cartilage degeneration as the primary pathogenesis. The cartilage matrix is mainly composed of collagen, a matrix protein with a hallmark triple-helix structure, which unfolds with collagen degradation on the cartilage surface. A collagen hybridizing peptide (CHP) is a synthetic peptide that binds the denatured collagen triple helix, conferring a potential disease-targeting possibility for early-stage OA. Here, we constructed an albumin nanoparticle (An) conjugated with CHP, loaded with a chondrogenesis-promoting small molecule drug, kartogenin (KGN). The CHP-KGN-An particle exhibited sustained release of KGN in vitro and prolonged in vivo retention selectively within the degenerated cartilage in the knee joints of model mice with early-stage OA. Compared to treatment with KGN alone, CHP-KGN-An robustly attenuated cartilage degradation, synovitis, osteophyte formation, and subchondral bone sclerosis in OA model mice and exhibited a more prominent effect on physical activity improvement and pain alleviation. Our study showcases that targeting the degenerated cartilage by collagen hybridization can remarkably promote the efficacy of small molecule drugs and may provide a novel delivery strategy for early-stage OA therapeutics.
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ß-lactam antibiotics, extensively used worldwide, pose significant risks to human health and ecological safety due to their accumulation in the environment. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of transition metal-activated sulfite systems, like Fe(â ¢)/HSO3-, in removing PPCPs from water. However, research on their capability to degrade ß-lactam antibiotics remains sparse. This paper evaluates the degradation of 14 types of ß-lactam antibiotics in Fe(â ¢)/HSO3- system and establishes a QSAR model correlating molecular descriptors with degradation rates using the MLR method. Using cefazolin as a case study, this research predicts degradation pathways through NPA charge and Fukui function analysis, corroborated by UPLC-MS product analysis. The investigation further explores the influence of variables such as HSO3- dosage, substrate concentration, Fe(â ¢) dosage, initial pH and the presence of common seen water matrices including humic acid and bicarbonate on the degradation efficiency. Optimal conditions for cefazolin degradation in Fe(â ¢)/HSO3- system were determined to be 93.3 µM HSO3-, 8.12 µM Fe(â ¢) and an initial pH of 3.61, under which the interaction of Fe(â ¢) dosage with initial pH was found to significantly affect the degradation efficiency. This study not only provides a novel degradation approach for ß-lactam antibiotics but also expands the theoretical application horizon of the Fe(â ¢)/HSO3- system.
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Antibacterianos , Relação Quantitativa Estrutura-Atividade , Poluentes Químicos da Água , beta-Lactamas , beta-Lactamas/química , Antibacterianos/química , Poluentes Químicos da Água/química , Compostos Férricos/química , Sulfitos/química , Cefazolina/química , Antibióticos beta LactamRESUMO
Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) introduce microbial contaminants into the receiving water bodies, thereby posing risks to public health. This study systematically investigated the disinfection performance and mechanisms of the combined process of ultraviolet and peracetic acid (UV/PAA) in CSOs with selecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) as a target microbial contaminant. The UV/PAA process exhibited superior performance in inactivating E. coli in simulated CSOs compared with UV, PAA, and UV/H2O2 processes. Increasing the PAA dosage greatly enhanced the disinfection efficiency, while turbidity and organic matter hindered the inactivation performance. Singlet oxygen (1O2), hydroxyl (â¢OH) and organic radicals (ROâ¢) contributed to the inactivation of E. coli, with â¢OH and RO⢠playing the prominent role. Variations of intracellular reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, enzymes activities, DNA contents and biochemical compositions of E. coli cells suggested that UV/PAA primarily caused oxidative damage to intracellular molecules rather than the damage to the lipids of the cell membrane, therefore effectively limited the regrowth of E. coli. Additionally, the UV/PAA process displayed an outstanding performance in disinfecting actual raw CSOs, achieving a 2.90-log inactivation of total bacteria after reaction for 4 min. These results highlighted the practical applicability and effectiveness of the UV/PAA process in the disinfection of CSOs.
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Desinfecção , Escherichia coli , Ácido Peracético , Esgotos , Raios Ultravioleta , Desinfecção/métodos , Ácido Peracético/farmacologia , Escherichia coli/efeitos dos fármacos , Esgotos/microbiologia , Oxirredução , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismoRESUMO
Sewage treatment as a high energy consumption industry, its electricity consumption accounts for 3 % of the total electricity consumption of society. That means significant greenhouse gas emissions. In the context of China's goal of "reaching carbon peak by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060", reducing the energy consumption of wastewater treatment systems has emerged as an important issue in recent years. In this paper, the GPS-X simulation software was employed to conduct a simulation study of a modified Anoxic-Aerobic-Oxic wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Wuhan, and the response surface methodology (RSM) was utilized to ascertain the interactive effects of DO, IRF, ERR, and SD on the effluent quality, thereby identifying the operational parameters that minimize energy consumption while maintaining satisfactory effluent quality. Additionally, the PVsyst software was employed to design the solar power generation system of the WWTP and analyze its power generation potential. On this basis, through the coupling of photovoltaic power, electricity load, time-of-use pricing, and the water quality simulation model, and taking the WWTP data in September as a case study, the electricity usage strategies under various illumination conditions were formulated. The aim is to maximize the use of photovoltaic power to reduce the cost and carbon emissions of the WWTP. The results show that the optimal combination of operational parameters, including an external reflux ratio of 0.3, the internal recycle flow of 50,000 m3/d, and the sludge discharge of 448 m3/d, resulted in a reduction in power of 208.5 kW, and after the combination optimization of operational parameters and electricity utilization, the operation cost of the WWTP in September was reduced by 40 % â¼ 60 %, and the carbon emission attributable to electricity was reduced by 30 % â¼ 50 %.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for rapid and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2. Here, we report an ultrasensitive SARS-CoV-2 immunosensor by integration of an AlGaN/GaN high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) and anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antibody. The AlGaN/GaN HEMT immunosensor has demonstrated the capability to detect SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins at an impressively low concentration of 10-22 M. The sensor was also applied to pseudoviruses and SARS-CoV-2 ΔN virions that display the Spike proteins with a single virion particle sensitivity. These features validate the potential of AlGaN/GaN HEMT biosensors for point of care tests targeting SARS-CoV-2. This research not only provides the first HEMT biosensing platform for ultrasensitive and label-free detection of SARS-CoV-2.
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Técnicas Biossensoriais , COVID-19 , Gálio , SARS-CoV-2 , Glicoproteína da Espícula de Coronavírus , Transistores Eletrônicos , Vírion , SARS-CoV-2/isolamento & purificação , SARS-CoV-2/imunologia , Técnicas Biossensoriais/instrumentação , Técnicas Biossensoriais/métodos , Glicoproteína da Espícula de Coronavírus/imunologia , Glicoproteína da Espícula de Coronavírus/análise , Humanos , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/virologia , Gálio/química , Vírion/isolamento & purificação , Vírion/química , Limite de Detecção , Compostos de Alumínio/química , Desenho de Equipamento , Imunoensaio/instrumentação , Imunoensaio/métodos , Anticorpos Imobilizados/química , Anticorpos AntiviraisRESUMO
Background: The global impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been profound. Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), renowned as an international hub for tourism and entertainment, has actively responded to the crisis. However, a comprehensive analysis detailing the evolution of Macao SAR's policies throughout this period is currently lacking. Methods: This study aims to comprehensively understand the decision-making processes, policy formulation, and implementation strategies of the Macao SAR government amidst the pandemic through the analysis of speeches and inquiries made by legislative council members and other relevant documents. Employing both quantitative and qualitative analytical methods, including word frequency analysis and word vector models, we identify key themes and patterns. Additionally, we conducted a comparative analysis of keyword frequencies during the two waves of the pandemic using radar charts. Results: The results indicate a heightened focus by the Macao SAR government on pandemic control measures and economic impacts. In response, the government formulated and implemented policies, provided support initiatives, and managed port clearance, all while focusing on enhancing healthcare infrastructure and community services. Conclusions: The government persistently amends its policies in response to the evolving challenges posed by the pandemic. The evolution of the dynamic Zero-COVID strategy highlights the government's adaptability and comprehensive consideration, ensuring public health and societal stability.
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In-sensor processing has the potential to reduce the energy consumption and hardware complexity of motion detection and recognition. However, the state-of-the-art all-in-one array integration technologies with simultaneous broadband spectrum image capture (sensory), image memory (storage) and image processing (computation) functions are still insufficient. Here, macroscale (2 × 2 mm2) integration of a rippled-assisted optoelectronic array (18 × 18 pixels) for all-day motion detection and recognition. The rippled-assisted optoelectronic array exhibits remarkable uniformity in the memory window, optically stimulated non-volatile positive and negative photoconductance. Importantly, the array achieves an extensive optical storage dynamic range exceeding 106, and exceptionally high room-temperature mobility up to 406.7 cm2 V-1 s-1, four times higher than the International Roadmap for Device and Systems 2028 target. Additionally, the spectral range of each rippled-assisted optoelectronic processor covers visible to near-infrared (405 nm-940 nm), achieving function of motion detection and recognition.
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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common age-related musculoskeletal disease. However, there is still a lack of therapy that can modify OA progression due to the complex pathogenic mechanisms. The aim of the study was to explore the role and mechanism of XJB-5-131 inhibiting chondrocytes ferroptosis to alleviate OA progression. Methods: We treated tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)-induced ferroptosis of mouse primary chondrocytes with XJB-5-131 in vitro. The intracellular ferroptotic hallmarks, cartilage anabolic and catabolic markers, ferroptosis regulatory genes and proteins were detected. Then we established a mouse OA model via destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) surgery. The OA mice were treated with intra-articular injection of XJB-5-131 regularly (2 µM, 3 times per week). After 4 and 8 weeks, we performed micro-CT and histological examination to evaluate the protection role of XJB-5-131 in mouse OA subjects. RNA sequencing analysis was performed to unveil the key downstream gene of XJB-5-131 exerting the anti-ferroptotic effect in OA. Results: XJB-5-131 significantly suppressed TBHP-induced increases of ferroptotic hallmarks (ROS, lipid peroxidation, and Fe2+ accumulation), ferroptotic drivers (Ptgs2, Pgd, Tfrc, Atf3, Cdo1), while restored the expression of ferroptotic suppressors (Gpx4, Fth1). XJB-5-131 evidently promoted the expression of cartilage anabolic and decreased the expression of cartilage catabolic markers. Moreover, intra-articular injection of XJB-5-131 significantly inhibited the expression of Cox2 and Mmp13, while promoted the expression of Col2a1, Gpx4 and Fth1 in DMM-induced mouse articular cartilage. Further, we identified Pebp1 as a potential target of XJB-5-131 by RNA sequencing analysis. The anti-ferroptosis and chondroprotective effects of XJB-5-131 were significantly diminished by Locostatin, a specific antagonist of Pebp1. Conclusion: XJB-5-131 significantly protects chondrocytes from ferroptosis in TBHP-induced mouse primary chondrocytes and DMM surgery-induced OA mice model via restoring the expression of Pebp1. XJB-5-131 is a potential therapeutic drug in the management of OA progression.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease worldwide, with the main pathological manifestation of articular cartilage degeneration. It have been investigated that pharmacological activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) significantly alleviated cartilage degeneration by abolishing chondrocyte ferroptosis. In this work, in view of the thermal activated feature of TRPV1, Citrate-stabilized gold nanorods (Cit-AuNRs) is conjugated to TRPV1 monoclonal antibody (Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1) as a photothermal switch for TRPV1 activation in chondrocytes under near infrared (NIR) irradiation. The conjugation of TRPV1 monoclonal antibody barely affect the morphology and physicochemical properties of Cit-AuNRs. Under NIR irradiation, Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1 exhibited good biocompatibility and flexible photothermal responsiveness. Intra-articular injection of Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1 followed by NIR irradiation significantly activated TRPV1 and attenuated cartilage degradation by suppressing chondrocytes ferroptosis. The osteophyte formation and subchondral bone sclerosis are remarkably alleviated by NIR-inspired Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1. Furthermore, the activation of TRPV1 by Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1 evidently improved physical activities and alleviated pain of destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM)-induced OA mice. The study reveals Cit-AuNRs@Anti-TRPV1 under NIR irradiation protects chondrocytes from ferroptosis and attenuates OA progression, providing a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of OA.
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Condrócitos , Ouro , Nanotubos , Osteoartrite , Animais , Masculino , Camundongos , Condrócitos/metabolismo , Condrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Progressão da Doença , Ouro/química , Raios Infravermelhos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Nanotubos/química , Osteoartrite/metabolismo , Osteoartrite/tratamento farmacológico , Canais de Cátion TRPV/metabolismoRESUMO
This study provided an in-depth understanding of enhanced algae inactivation by combining ultraviolet and peracetic acid (UV/PAA) and selecting Microcystis aeruginosa as the target algae species. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) tests and scavenging experiments provided direct evidence on the formed reactive species (RSs) and indicated the dominant role of RSs including singlet oxygen (1O2) and hydroxyl (HOâ¢) and organic (ROâ¢) radicals in algae inactivation. Based on the algae inactivation kinetic model and the determined steady-state concentration of RSs, the contribution of RSs was quantitatively assessed with the second-order rate constants for the inactivation of algae by HOâ¢, ROâ¢, and 1O2 of 2.67 × 109, 3.44 × 1010, and 1.72 × 109 M-1 s-1, respectively. Afterward, the coexisting bi/carbonate, acting as a shuttle, that promotes the transformation from HO⢠to RO⢠was evidenced to account for the better performance of the UV/PAA system in algae inactivation under the natural water background. Subsequently, along with the evaluation of the UV/PAA preoxidation to modify coagulation-sedimentation, the possible application of the UV/PAA process for algae removal was advanced.
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Poluentes Químicos da Água , Purificação da Água , Raios Ultravioleta , Ácido Peracético/farmacologia , Água , Peróxido de Hidrogênio , OxirreduçãoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Cartilage defects are common sports injuries without significant treatment. Articular cartilage with inferior regenerative potential resulted in the poor formation of hyaline cartilage in defects. Acellular matrix scaffolds provide a microenvironment and biochemical properties similar to those of native tissues and are widely used for tissue regeneration. Therefore, we aimed to design a novel acellular cartilage matrix scaffold (ACS) for cartilage regeneration and hyaline-like cartilage formation. METHODS: Four types of cartilage injury models, including full-thickness cartilage defects (6.5 and 8.5 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in depth) and osteochondral defects (6.5 and 8.5 mm in diameter and 5 mm in depth), were constructed in the trochlear groove of the right femurs of pigs (n = 32, female, 25-40 kg). The pigs were divided into 8 groups (4 in each group) based on post-surgery treatment differences. was assessed by macroscopic appearance, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), and histologic and immunohistochemistry tests. RESULTS: At 6 months, the ACS-implanted group exhibited better defect filling and a greater number of chondrocyte-like cells in the defect area than the blank groups. MRI and micro-CT imaging evaluations revealed that ACS implantation was an effective treatment for cartilage regeneration. The immunohistochemistry results suggested that more hyaline-like cartilage was generated in the defects of the ACS-implanted group. CONCLUSIONS: ACS implantation promoted cartilage repair in full-thickness cartilage defects and osteochondral defects with increased hyaline-like cartilage formation at the 6-month follow-up.
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Cartilagem Articular , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas , Feminino , Animais , Suínos , Microtomografia por Raio-X , Condrogênese , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
Passivation of heavy metals is one of the most efficient techniques to improve the quality of compost. Many studies confirmed the passivation effect of passivators (e.g., zeolite and calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer) on cadmium (Cd), but passivators with single component could not effectively passivate Cd in the long-term operation of composting. In the present study, a combined passivator of zeolite and calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer (ZCP) was used to explore its impacts of adding at different composting periods (heating period, thermophilic period, cooling period) on the Cd control, compost quality (e.g., temperature, moisture content and humification), microbial community structure as well as the compost available forms of Cd and addition strategy of ZCP. Results showed that Cd passivation rate could be increased by 35.70-47.92% under all treatments in comparison to the control treatment. By altering bacterial community structure, reducing Cd bioavailability and improving the chemical properties of the compost, the combined inorganic passivator could achieve high efficiency for Cd passivation. To sum up, the addition of ZCP at different composting periods has effects on the process and quality of composting, which could provide ideas for the optimization of the passivators addition strategy.
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Compostagem , Metais Pesados , Zeolitas , Cádmio , Compostagem/métodos , Fertilizantes , Solo/química , Metais Pesados/análise , EstercoRESUMO
Environmental-friendly and low-cost catalysts for peracetic acid (PAA) activation are vital to promote their application for micropollutant degradation in water. In this study, powdered activated carbon (PAC) was reported to improve the degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The improvement of SMX degradation in the PAC/PAA system was expected to be because of the PAA activation rather than the co-existing H2O2 activation. Non-radical oxidation pathways, including the mediated electron-transfer process and singlet oxygen (1O2), were evidenced to play the dominant roles in the degradation of micro-organic pollutants. The graphitization of PAC, persistent free radicals, and electron-donating groups like C-OH were proposed to contribute to the activation of PAA. High SMX degradation could be achieved in the acidic and neutral conditions in the PAC/PAA system. Overall, higher dosages of PAC (0-0.02 g/L) and PAA (0-100 µM) benefited the degradation of SMX. The presence of HCO3- could lower the SMX degradation significantly, while Cl-, PO43-, and humic acid (HA) only reduced the SMX degradation efficiency a little. Overall, this study offered an efficient non-radical PAA activation method using PAC, which can be effectively used to degrade micro-organic pollutants.
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Ácido Peracético , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Sulfametoxazol , Peróxido de Hidrogênio , Carvão Vegetal , OxirreduçãoRESUMO
The sulfite(S(IV))-based advanced oxidation process has attracted significant attention in removing As(III) in the water matrix for its low-cost and environmental-friendly. In this study, a cobalt-doped molybdenum disulfide (Co-MoS2) nanocatalyst was first applied to activate S(IV) for As(III) oxidation. Some parameters including initial pH, S(IV) dosage, catalyst dosage, and dissolved oxygen were investigated. The experiment results show that >Co(II) and >Mo(VI) on the catalyst surface promptly activated S(IV) in the Co-MoS2/S(IV) system, and the electron transfer between Mo, S, and Co atoms accelerated the activation. SO4â¢- was identified as the main active species for As(III) oxidation. Furthermore, DFT calculations confirmed that Co doping improved the MoS2 catalytic capacity. This study has proven that the material has broad application prospects through reutilization test and actual water experiments. It also provides a new idea for developing bimetallic catalysts for S(IV) activation.
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In this study, Fe(â ¡)/peracetic acid (PAA) and Fe(â ¡)/sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) systems were applied as the combined preoxidation and coagulation process to enhance algae removal. A high removal rate of algae and turbidity could be achieved, with most algal cells keeping intact when adding reasonable concentrations of PAA and NaClO to enhance Fe(â ¡) coagulation. The variations of chlorophyll a, malondialdehyde, and intracellular reactive oxygen species suggested that moderate oxidation with only destroying surface-adsorbed organic matter rather than cell integrity was realized. The generated organic radicals, Fe(â £), and hydroxy radical played the major roles in the Fe(â ¡)/PAA system for the moderate oxidation of algal cells, but direct oxidation by NaClO rather than producing reactive species in the Fe(â ¡)/NaClO process contributed to the preoxidation. Concurrently, the in-situ formed Fe(â ¢) greatly promoted the agglomerating and settling of algae. The analysis of cell integrity, biochemical compositions, and fluorescence excitation-emission matrices spectra demonstrated that excess NaClO but not PAA would seriously damage the algal cells. This might be because that NaClO would directly oxidize the cell wall/membrane, while PAA mainly permeates into the cell to inactivate algae. These results suggest that Fe(â ¡)/PAA is an efficient strategy for algae-laden water treatment without serious algae lysis.
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Hipoclorito de Sódio , Purificação da Água , Hipoclorito de Sódio/farmacologia , Hipoclorito de Sódio/química , Ácido Peracético/farmacologia , Compostos Férricos , Clorofila A , Oxirredução , Purificação da Água/métodos , Compostos Ferrosos/químicaRESUMO
The hydroxylamine-enhanced Fe(II)/peracetic acid (PAA) process is a promising advanced oxidation process (AOP) with the generation of reactive species (RS) including ROâ¢, â¢OH and Fe(IV). Nevertheless, it is still challenging to identify which RS is the major intermediate oxidant, and the reasons why the optimal condition is pH 4.5 rather than 3.0 are also unclear. Herein, the generation of RS and their contribution to the degradation of three micro-pollutants were explored. The quenching experiments and pseudo first-order kinetic model demonstrated that RO⢠rather than the other two RS were predominant. Then the overall generation and evolution pathways of RS were depicted. The elevation of pH (3.0-4.5) would accelerate the Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox cycle through the enhanced reduction of Fe(III) by hydroxylamine and induce the conversion of Fe(IV) to ROâ¢, which benefited naproxen degradation. While the adverse Fe(III) precipitation would dominate the reduced degradation performance with the solution pH higher than 4.5. The elevation of PAA and Fe(II) dosages sped up the PAA activation, while excess hydroxylamine could consume the formed RS and exhibited an inhibitory effect. This study helps further understand the role of HA and differentiate the contribution of RS in the emerging PAA-based AOPs.
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Poluentes Ambientais , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Compostos Férricos , Compostos Ferrosos , Peróxido de Hidrogênio , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Hidroxilamina , Hidroxilaminas , Ferro , Naproxeno , Oxidantes , Oxirredução , Ácido PeracéticoRESUMO
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low-level inflammatory disease in which synovial macrophage M1 polarization exacerbates the progression of synovitis and OA. Notedly, the ROS (reactive oxygen species) level in macrophages is intimately implicated in macrophage M1 polarization. TRPV4 (transient receptor potential channel subfamily V member 4), as an ion channel, plays a pivotal role in oxidative stress and inflammation. In this study, we investigated the role of TRPV4 in OA progression and M1 macrophage polarization. Male adult Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats underwent a medial meniscus radial transection operation to create an OA model in vivo and RAW 264.7 cells were intervened with 100 ng/mL LPS (lipopolysaccharide) to induce M1-polarized macrophages in vitro. We demonstrated that the infiltration of M1 synovial macrophages and the expression of TRPV4 were increased significantly in OA synovium. In addition, intra-articular injection of HC067074 (a specific inhibitor of TRPV4) alleviated the progression of rat OA and significantly decreased synovial macrophage M1 polarization. Further mechanisms suggested that ROS production by M1 macrophages was decreased after TRPV4 inhibition. In addition, NLRP3 (pyrin domain containing protein 3) as a downstream effector of ROS in M1-polarized macrophage, was significantly suppressed following TRPV4 inhibition. In conclusion, this study discovered that inhibition of TRPV4 delays OA progression by inhibiting M1 synovial macrophage polarization through the ROS/NLRP3 pathway.
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The fibrocartilage presented on the joint surface was caused by cartilage injury or degeneration. There is still a lack of effective strategies for fibrocartilage. Here, we hypothesized that the fibrocartilage could be viewed as a raw material for the renewal of hyaline cartilage and proposed a previously unidentified strategy of cartilage regeneration, namely, "fibrocartilage hyalinization." Cytoskeleton remodeling plays a vital role in modifying the cellular phenotype. We identified that microtubule stabilization by docetaxel repressed cartilage fibrosis and increased the hyaline cartilage extracellular matrix. We further designed a fibrocartilage-targeted negatively charged thermosensitive hydrogel for the sustained delivery of docetaxel, which promoted fibrocartilage hyalinization in the cartilage defect model. Moreover, the mechanism of fibrocartilage hyalinization by microtubule stabilization was verified as the inhibition of Sparc (secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine). Together, our study suggested that articular fibrocartilage-targeted therapy in situ was a promising strategy for hyaline cartilage repair.
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OBJECTIVE: To analyze and evaluate the testing capability of cadmium in drinking water in the laboratories of the provincial and municipal centers for disease control and prevention across the country by implementing the interlaboratory comparison project. METHODS: The preparation method of the secondary standard materials were used as the reference for the sample preparation in the interlaboratory comparison project. The homogeneity and stability of the samples and short-term stability for simulated transportation were tested by single factor analysis of variance(ANOVA) and linear regression and mean consistency test(t test). On top of using the kernel density estimation to test the distribution of laboratory test result, we adopted precision statistical method to analyze the laboratory test result and used Z-score to evaluate the testing ability of each participating laboratory. RESULTS: A total of 409 laboratories throughout the country participated in the proficiency testing program.383 laboratories(93.6%) of participating laboratories, obtained satisfactory result. Results provided by 4 laboratories(1.0%) of total participating laboratories, were found suspicious in their capacities. Finally, there were 22 laboratories(5.4%) of total participating laboratories, with result found to be outliers. CONCLUSION: The statistical result of the interlaboratory comparison project show that the testing capability of cadmium in drinking water has been ranked as satisfactory in the laboratories of the provincial and municipal centers for disease control and prevention across the country, and the testing capability of a small number of laboratories requires further improvement.
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Água Potável , Cádmio/análise , Água Potável/análise , Análise Fatorial , Laboratórios , Ensaio de Proficiência LaboratorialRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To analyze and evaluate the testing capability of arsenic in drinking water in the laboratories of the provincial and municipal centers for disease control and prevention across the country by implementing the interlaboratory comparison project. METHODS: The preparation method of the secondary standard materials were used as the reference for the sample preparation in the interlaboratory comparison project. The homogeneity and stability of the samples and short-term stability for simulated transportation were tested by single factor analysis of variance(ANOVA) and linear regression and mean consistency test(t test). On top of using the kernel density estimation to test the distribution of laboratory test result, we adopted precision statistical method to analyze the laboratory test result and used Z-score to evaluate the testing ability of each participating laboratory. RESULTS: A total of 411 laboratories throughout the country participated in the proficiency testing program.389 laboratories(94.6%) of participating laboratories, obtained satisfactory result. Results provided by 2 laboratories(0.5%) of total participating laboratories, were found suspicious in their capacities. Finally, there were 20 laboratories(4.9%) of total participating laboratories, with result found to be outliers. CONCLUSION: The testing capability of arsenic in drinking water has been ranked as satisfactory in the laboratories of the provincial and municipal centers for disease control and prevention across the country, and the testing capability of a small number of laboratories requires further improvement.