Our previous studies showed that ferroptosis plays an important role in the acute and subacute stages of spinal cord injury.High intracellular iron levels and low glutathione levels make oligodendrocytes vulnerable to...Our previous studies showed that ferroptosis plays an important role in the acute and subacute stages of spinal cord injury.High intracellular iron levels and low glutathione levels make oligodendrocytes vulnerable to cell death after central nervous system trauma.In this study,we established an oligodendrocyte(OLN-93 cell line)model of ferroptosis induced by RSL-3,an inhibitor of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4).RSL-3 significantly increased intracellular concentrations of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde.RSL-3 also inhibited the main antiferroptosis pathway,i.e.,SLC7A11/glutathione/glutathione peroxidase 4(xCT/GSH/GPX4),and downregulated acyl-coenzyme A synthetase long chain family member 4.Furthermore,we evaluated the ability of several compounds to rescue oligodendrocytes from ferroptosis.Liproxstatin-1 was more potent than edaravone or deferoxamine.Liproxstatin-1 not only inhibited mitochondrial lipid peroxidation,but also restored the expression of GSH,GPX4 and ferroptosis suppressor protein 1.These findings suggest that GPX4 inhibition induces ferroptosis in oligodendrocytes,and that liproxstatin-1 is a potent inhibitor of ferroptosis.Therefore,liproxstatin-1 may be a promising drug for the treatment of central nervous system diseases.展开更多
Acute spinal cord injury initiates a complex cascade of molecular events termed ＇secondary injury＇, which leads to progressive degeneration ranging from early neuronal apoptosis at the lesion site to delayed degener...Acute spinal cord injury initiates a complex cascade of molecular events termed ＇secondary injury＇, which leads to progressive degeneration ranging from early neuronal apoptosis at the lesion site to delayed degeneration of intact white matter tracts, and, ultimately, expansion of the initial injury. These secondary injury processes include, but are not limited to, inflammation, free radical-induced cell death glutamate excitotoxicity, phospholipase A2 activation, and induction of extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways, which are important targets in developing neuroprotective strategies for treatment of spinal cord injury. Recently, a number of studies have shown promising results on neuroprotection and recovery of function in rodent models of spinal cord injury using treatments that target secondary injury processes including inflammation, phospholipase A2 activation, and manipulation of the PTEN-AktJmTOR signaling pathway. The present review outlines our ongoing research on the molecular mechanisms of neuroprotection in experimental spinal cord injury and briefly summarizes our earlier findings on the therapeutic potential of pharmacological treatments in spinal cord injury.展开更多
The BiOCl/Bi12O17Cl2@MoS2(BOC-MS)composites were successfully synthesized by a facile method at room temperature.The physicochemical properties of the as-obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer(XRD...The BiOCl/Bi12O17Cl2@MoS2(BOC-MS)composites were successfully synthesized by a facile method at room temperature.The physicochemical properties of the as-obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflection spectra(UV–Vis DRS),photoluminescence(PL),Brunauer–Emmett–Teller–Barrett–Joyner–Halenda(BET–BJH),and electron spin resonance(ESR)in detail.Moreover,the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)was applied to elucidate the adsorption and photocatalytic reaction mechanism.The optimized BOC-MS-1.0 composites exhibited excellent visible light photocatalytic capability(51.1%)and photochemical stability for removal of NO.Based on the DMPOESR spin trapping,the·O2-radicals andáOH radicals were identified as the main active species generated from BOCMS-1.0 under visible light irradiation.The enhanced photocatalytic performance can be ascribed to the positive synergetic effect of the MoS2 and the effective carrier separation ability.展开更多
Inefficient electrocatalysts and high-power consumption are two thorny problems for electrochemical hydrogen(H2)production from acidic water electrolysis.Herein we report the one-pot precise synthesis of ultrafine Au ...Inefficient electrocatalysts and high-power consumption are two thorny problems for electrochemical hydrogen(H2)production from acidic water electrolysis.Herein we report the one-pot precise synthesis of ultrafine Au core-Pt Au alloy shell nanowires(Au@PtxAu UFNWs).Among them,Au@Pt_(0.077) Au UFNWs exhibit the best performance for formic acid oxidation reaction(FAOR)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),which only require applied potentials of 0.29 V and-22.6 m V to achieve a current density of 10 m A cm^(-2),respectively.The corresponding formic acid electrolyzer realizes the electrochemical H2 production at a voltage of only 0.51 V with 10 m A cm^(-2) current density.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the Au-riched Pt Au alloy structure can facilitates the direct oxidation pathway of FAOR and consequently elevates the FAOR activity of Au@Pt_(0.077) Au UFNWs.This work provides meaningful insights into the electrochemical H_(2) production from both the construction of advanced bifunctional electrocatalysts and the replacement of OER.展开更多
A novel high gravity multi-concentric cylinder electrodes-rotating bed(MCCE-RB) was developed for the electrocatalytic degradation of phenol wastewater in order to enhance the mass transfer with the self-made RuO_2-Ir...A novel high gravity multi-concentric cylinder electrodes-rotating bed(MCCE-RB) was developed for the electrocatalytic degradation of phenol wastewater in order to enhance the mass transfer with the self-made RuO_2-IrO_2-SnO_2/Ti anodes. The influences of electric current density, inlet liquid circulation flowrate, high gravity factor, sodium chloride concentration,and initial pH value on phenol degradation efficiency were investigated, with the optimal operating conditions determined. The results showed that under the optimal operating conditions covering a current density of 35 mA/cm^2, an inlet liquid circulation flowrate of 48 L/h, a high gravity factor of 20, a sodium chloride concentration of 8.5 g/L, an initial pH value of 6.5, a reaction time of 100 min, and an initial phenol concentration of 500 mg/L, the efficiency for removal of phenol reached 99.7%, which was improved by 10.4% as compared to that achieved in the normal gravity field. The tendency regarding the change in efficiency for removal of phenol, total organic carbon(TOC), and chemical oxygen demand(COD)over time was studied. The intermediates and degradation pathway of phenol were deduced by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81672171(to XY),81972074(to XY),81930070(to SQF),81620108018(to SQF),and 81772342(to GZN)the National Key R&D Program of China,No.2019YFA0112100(to SQF)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin of China,No.19JCZDJC34900(to XY)。
文摘Our previous studies showed that ferroptosis plays an important role in the acute and subacute stages of spinal cord injury.High intracellular iron levels and low glutathione levels make oligodendrocytes vulnerable to cell death after central nervous system trauma.In this study,we established an oligodendrocyte(OLN-93 cell line)model of ferroptosis induced by RSL-3,an inhibitor of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4).RSL-3 significantly increased intracellular concentrations of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde.RSL-3 also inhibited the main antiferroptosis pathway,i.e.,SLC7A11/glutathione/glutathione peroxidase 4(xCT/GSH/GPX4),and downregulated acyl-coenzyme A synthetase long chain family member 4.Furthermore,we evaluated the ability of several compounds to rescue oligodendrocytes from ferroptosis.Liproxstatin-1 was more potent than edaravone or deferoxamine.Liproxstatin-1 not only inhibited mitochondrial lipid peroxidation,but also restored the expression of GSH,GPX4 and ferroptosis suppressor protein 1.These findings suggest that GPX4 inhibition induces ferroptosis in oligodendrocytes,and that liproxstatin-1 is a potent inhibitor of ferroptosis.Therefore,liproxstatin-1 may be a promising drug for the treatment of central nervous system diseases.
基金supported by National Institutes of Health(NIH/NINDS NS059622, NS052290, NS050243,NS073636)the Mari Hulman George Endowment Funds(XMX)the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Funds(ISDH,Grant #A70-2-079609 and A70-9-079138)(NKL&XMX)
文摘Acute spinal cord injury initiates a complex cascade of molecular events termed ＇secondary injury＇, which leads to progressive degeneration ranging from early neuronal apoptosis at the lesion site to delayed degeneration of intact white matter tracts, and, ultimately, expansion of the initial injury. These secondary injury processes include, but are not limited to, inflammation, free radical-induced cell death glutamate excitotoxicity, phospholipase A2 activation, and induction of extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways, which are important targets in developing neuroprotective strategies for treatment of spinal cord injury. Recently, a number of studies have shown promising results on neuroprotection and recovery of function in rodent models of spinal cord injury using treatments that target secondary injury processes including inflammation, phospholipase A2 activation, and manipulation of the PTEN-AktJmTOR signaling pathway. The present review outlines our ongoing research on the molecular mechanisms of neuroprotection in experimental spinal cord injury and briefly summarizes our earlier findings on the therapeutic potential of pharmacological treatments in spinal cord injury.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51708078 and 41801063)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (No. 2018jcyjA1040)
文摘The BiOCl/Bi12O17Cl2@MoS2(BOC-MS)composites were successfully synthesized by a facile method at room temperature.The physicochemical properties of the as-obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflection spectra(UV–Vis DRS),photoluminescence(PL),Brunauer–Emmett–Teller–Barrett–Joyner–Halenda(BET–BJH),and electron spin resonance(ESR)in detail.Moreover,the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)was applied to elucidate the adsorption and photocatalytic reaction mechanism.The optimized BOC-MS-1.0 composites exhibited excellent visible light photocatalytic capability(51.1%)and photochemical stability for removal of NO.Based on the DMPOESR spin trapping,the·O2-radicals andáOH radicals were identified as the main active species generated from BOCMS-1.0 under visible light irradiation.The enhanced photocatalytic performance can be ascribed to the positive synergetic effect of the MoS2 and the effective carrier separation ability.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2020JZ-23)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK201901002,GK202101005,2020CSLZ012 and 2019TS007)+4 种基金the Innovation Team Project for Graduate Student at Shaanxi Normal University(TD2020048Y)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2020SF-355)the National Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates(S202010718130)the Open Foundation of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metals and Featured Materials at Guangxi University(2021GXYSOF02)the 111 Project(B14041)。
文摘Inefficient electrocatalysts and high-power consumption are two thorny problems for electrochemical hydrogen(H2)production from acidic water electrolysis.Herein we report the one-pot precise synthesis of ultrafine Au core-Pt Au alloy shell nanowires(Au@PtxAu UFNWs).Among them,Au@Pt_(0.077) Au UFNWs exhibit the best performance for formic acid oxidation reaction(FAOR)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),which only require applied potentials of 0.29 V and-22.6 m V to achieve a current density of 10 m A cm^(-2),respectively.The corresponding formic acid electrolyzer realizes the electrochemical H2 production at a voltage of only 0.51 V with 10 m A cm^(-2) current density.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the Au-riched Pt Au alloy structure can facilitates the direct oxidation pathway of FAOR and consequently elevates the FAOR activity of Au@Pt_(0.077) Au UFNWs.This work provides meaningful insights into the electrochemical H_(2) production from both the construction of advanced bifunctional electrocatalysts and the replacement of OER.
基金financially supported by the Nature Science Foundation of China (Grant No.U1610106)the Nature Science Foundation of China (Grant No.21703208)
文摘A novel high gravity multi-concentric cylinder electrodes-rotating bed(MCCE-RB) was developed for the electrocatalytic degradation of phenol wastewater in order to enhance the mass transfer with the self-made RuO_2-IrO_2-SnO_2/Ti anodes. The influences of electric current density, inlet liquid circulation flowrate, high gravity factor, sodium chloride concentration,and initial pH value on phenol degradation efficiency were investigated, with the optimal operating conditions determined. The results showed that under the optimal operating conditions covering a current density of 35 mA/cm^2, an inlet liquid circulation flowrate of 48 L/h, a high gravity factor of 20, a sodium chloride concentration of 8.5 g/L, an initial pH value of 6.5, a reaction time of 100 min, and an initial phenol concentration of 500 mg/L, the efficiency for removal of phenol reached 99.7%, which was improved by 10.4% as compared to that achieved in the normal gravity field. The tendency regarding the change in efficiency for removal of phenol, total organic carbon(TOC), and chemical oxygen demand(COD)over time was studied. The intermediates and degradation pathway of phenol were deduced by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).
