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  1. Article ; Online: Pharmacological Effects and Clinical Prospects of Cepharanthine.

    Liang, Di / Li, Qi / Du, Lina / Dou, Guifang

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 27, Issue 24

    Abstract: Cepharanthine is an active ingredient separated and extracted ... ...

    Abstract Cepharanthine is an active ingredient separated and extracted from
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules27248933
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  2. Article ; Online: Effects of UV-based oxidation processes on the degradation of microplastic: Fragmentation, organic matter release, toxicity and disinfection byproduct formation.

    Du, Zhenqi / Li, Guifang / Ding, Shunke / Song, Wuchang / Zhang, Mengyu / Jia, Ruibao / Chu, Wenhai

    Water research

    2023  Volume 237, Page(s) 119983

    Abstract: The occurrence and transformation of microplastics (MPs) remaining in the water treatment plants has recently attracted considerable attention. However, few efforts have been made to investigate the behavior of dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from ...

    Abstract The occurrence and transformation of microplastics (MPs) remaining in the water treatment plants has recently attracted considerable attention. However, few efforts have been made to investigate the behavior of dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from MPs during oxidation processes. In this study, the characteristics of DOM leached from MPs during typical ultraviolet (UV)-based oxidation was focused on. The toxicity and disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation potentials of MP-derived DOM were further investigated. Overall, UV-based oxidation significantly enhanced the aging and fragmentation of highly hydroscopic MPs. The mass scales of leachates to MPs increased from 0.03% - 0.18% at initial stage to 0.09% - 0.71% after oxidation, which were significantly higher than those leached by natural light exposure. Combined fluorescence analysis with high resolution mass spectrometer scan confirmed that the dominant MP-derived DOM are chemical additives. PET-derived DOM and PA6-derived DOM showed inhibition of Vibrio fischeri activity with corresponding EC
    MeSH term(s) Disinfection/methods ; Microplastics ; Plastics ; Chlorella vulgaris ; Halogens ; Halogenation ; Water Purification ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis
    Chemical Substances Microplastics ; Plastics ; Halogens ; Water Pollutants, Chemical
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202613-2
    ISSN 1879-2448 ; 0043-1354
    ISSN (online) 1879-2448
    ISSN 0043-1354
    DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119983
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  3. Article ; Online: Design and Construction of Carbon-Coated Fe

    Liu, Huan / Zhang, Weibin / Wang, Weili / Han, Guifang / Zhang, Jingde / Zhang, Shiwei / Wang, Jianchuan / Du, Yong

    Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 52, Page(s) e2304264

    Abstract: Transition metal oxides, highly motivated anodes for lithium-ion batteries due to high theoretical capacity, typically afflict by inferior conductivity and significant volume variation. Architecting heterogeneous structures with distinctive interfacial ... ...

    Abstract Transition metal oxides, highly motivated anodes for lithium-ion batteries due to high theoretical capacity, typically afflict by inferior conductivity and significant volume variation. Architecting heterogeneous structures with distinctive interfacial features can effectively regulate the electronic structure to favor electrochemical properties. Herein, an engineered carbon-coated nanosized Fe
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2168935-0
    ISSN 1613-6829 ; 1613-6810
    ISSN (online) 1613-6829
    ISSN 1613-6810
    DOI 10.1002/smll.202304264
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  4. Article ; Online: Effects of UV-based oxidation processes on the degradation of microplastic: fragmentation, organic matter release, toxicity and disinfection byproduct formation

    Du, Zhenqi / Li, Guifang / Ding, Shunke / Song, Wuchang / Zhang, Mengyu / Jia, Ruibao / Chu, Wenhai

    Water Research. 2023 Apr. 18, p.119983-

    2023  , Page(s) 119983–

    Abstract: The occurrence and transformation of microplastics (MPs) remaining in the water treatment plants has recently attracted considerable attention. However, few efforts have been made to investigate the behavior of dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from ...

    Abstract The occurrence and transformation of microplastics (MPs) remaining in the water treatment plants has recently attracted considerable attention. However, few efforts have been made to investigate the behavior of dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from MPs during oxidation processes. In this study, the characteristics of DOM leached from MPs during typical ultraviolet (UV)-based oxidation was focused on. The toxicity and disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation potentials of MP-derived DOM were further investigated. Overall, UV-based oxidation significantly enhanced the aging and fragmentation of highly hydroscopic MPs. The mass scales of leachates to MPs increased from 0.03% - 0.18% at initial stage to 0.09% - 0.71% after oxidation, which were significantly higher than those leached by natural light exposure. Combined fluorescence analysis with high resolution mass spectrometer scan confirmed that the dominant MP-derived DOM are chemical additives. PET-derived DOM and PA6-derived DOM showed inhibition of Vibrio fischeri activity with corresponding EC₅₀ of 2.84 mg/L and 4.58 mg/L of DOC. Bioassay testing with Chlorella vulgaris and Microcystis aeruginosa showed that high concentrations of MP-derived DOM inhibited algal growth by disrupting the cell membrane permeability and integrity. MP-derived DOM had a similar chlorine consumption (1.63 ± 0.41 mg/DOC) as surface water (1.0 - 2.0 mg/DOC), and MP-derived DOM mainly served as precursors for the investigated DBPs. Contrary to the results of previous studies, the DBP yields from MP-derived DOM were relatively lower than those of aquatic DOM under simulated distribution system conditions. This suggests that MP-derived DOM itself rather than serving as DBP precursor might be potential toxic concern.
    Keywords Chlorella vulgaris ; Microcystis aeruginosa ; Vibrio fischeri ; algae ; bioassays ; byproducts ; chlorine ; disinfection ; dissolved organic matter ; fluorescence ; membrane permeability ; microplastics ; oxidation ; research ; solar radiation ; spectrometers ; surface water ; toxicity ; water treatment ; Microplastic ; advanced oxidation processes ; disinfection byproducts
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0418
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version
    ZDB-ID 202613-2
    ISSN 1879-2448 ; 0043-1354
    ISSN (online) 1879-2448
    ISSN 0043-1354
    DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119983
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  5. Article ; Online: Cepharanthine Dry Powder Inhaler for the Treatment of Acute Lung Injury.

    Liang, Di / Wang, Wanmei / Chen, Guangrui / Li, Jian / Dou, Guifang / Gan, Hui / Han, Peng / Du, Lina / Gu, Ruolan

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 11

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces a severe cytokine storm that may cause acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) with high clinical morbidity and mortality in infected individuals. Cepharanthine ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces a severe cytokine storm that may cause acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) with high clinical morbidity and mortality in infected individuals. Cepharanthine (CEP) is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid isolated and extracted from
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Administration, Inhalation ; Dry Powder Inhalers ; COVID-19/metabolism ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Respiratory Aerosols and Droplets ; Lung/metabolism ; Acute Lung Injury/drug therapy ; Acute Lung Injury/metabolism ; Benzylisoquinolines/pharmacology ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/analysis ; Particle Size ; Powders/analysis
    Chemical Substances cepharanthine (7592YJ0J6T) ; Benzylisoquinolines ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Powders
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules28114441
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  6. Article ; Online: Cepharanthine Dry Powder Inhaler for the Treatment of Acute Lung Injury

    Di Liang / Wanmei Wang / Guangrui Chen / Jian Li / Guifang Dou / Hui Gan / Peng Han / Lina Du / Ruolan Gu

    Molecules, Vol 28, Iss 4441, p

    2023  Volume 4441

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces a severe cytokine storm that may cause acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) with high clinical morbidity and mortality in infected individuals. Cepharanthine ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces a severe cytokine storm that may cause acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) with high clinical morbidity and mortality in infected individuals. Cepharanthine (CEP) is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid isolated and extracted from Stephania cepharantha Hayata . It exhibits various pharmacological effects, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, and antiviral activities. The low oral bioavailability of CEP can be attributed to its poor water solubility. In this study, we utilized the freeze-drying method to prepare dry powder inhalers (DPI) for the treatment of acute lung injury (ALI) in rats via pulmonary administration. According to the powder properties study, the aerodynamic median diameter (D a ) of the DPIs was 3.2 μm, and the in vitro lung deposition rate was 30.26; thus, meeting the Chinese Pharmacopoeia standard for pulmonary inhalation administration. We established an ALI rat model by intratracheal injection of hydrochloric acid (1.2 mL/kg, pH = 1.25). At 1 h after the model’s establishment, CEP dry powder inhalers (CEP DPIs) (30 mg/kg) were sprayed into the lungs of rats with ALI via the trachea. Compared with the model group, the treatment group exhibited a reduced pulmonary edema and hemorrhage, and significantly reduced content of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6 and total protein) in their lungs ( p < 0.01), indicating that the main mechanism of CEP underlying the treatment of ALI is anti-inflammation. Overall, the dry powder inhaler can deliver the drug directly to the site of the disease, increasing the intrapulmonary utilization of CEP and improving its efficacy, making it a promising inhalable formulation for the treatment of ALI.
    Keywords cepharanthine ; pulmonary drug delivery ; acute lung injury ; dry powder inhalers ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article ; Online: Light Addressable Potentiometric Sensors for Biochemical Imaging on Microscale

    Jiezhang Luo / Shibin Liu / Yinhao Chen / Jie Tan / Wenbo Zhao / Yun Zhang / Guifang Li / Yongqian Du / Yaoxin Zheng / Xueliang Li / Huijuan Li / Yue Tan

    ACS Omega, Vol 8, Iss 45, Pp 42028-

    A Review on Optimization of Imaging Speed and Spatial Resolution

    2023  Volume 42044

    Keywords Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher American Chemical Society
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: Effects of aerobic exercise or Tai Chi Chuan interventions on problematic mobile phone use and the potential role of intestinal flora: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial.

    Zhang, Kexin / Guo, Haiyun / Zhang, Xueqing / Yang, Huayu / Yuan, Guojing / Zhu, Zhihui / Lu, Xiaoyan / Zhang, Jianghui / Du, Jun / Shi, Haiyan / Jin, Guifang / Ren, Juan / Hao, Jiahu / Sun, Ying / Su, Puyu / Zhang, Zhihua

    Journal of psychiatric research

    2024  Volume 170, Page(s) 394–407

    Abstract: Background: Problematic use of mobile phones (PMPU) has been described as a serious public health issue.: Methods: This study was a parallel three-arm randomized controlled trial and has completed registration (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Problematic use of mobile phones (PMPU) has been described as a serious public health issue.
    Methods: This study was a parallel three-arm randomized controlled trial and has completed registration (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05843591). Ninety college students with PMPU were randomly assigned to the aerobic exercise group (AE group, n = 30), the Tai Chi Chuan group (TCC group, n = 30), or the wait-list control group (WLC group, n = 30). At the end of the intervention, stool samples from the study participants were collected for biological analysis based on 16 S rDNA amplicon sequencing technology. The primary outcome was addiction symptoms assessed by the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV). The secondary outcomes are emotional symptoms, physical symptoms, and flora species.
    Results: Compared with the WLC group, the AE and TCC groups showed reductions in PMPU levels, physical and mental fatigue, but there was no difference between the two groups. Moreover, the effect of increasing self-esteem embodied in the TCC group was not present in the AE group. Compared to the WLC group, the relative abundance of Bacteroidaceae and Bacteroides were lower in the AE group, while the relative abundance of Erysipelotrichaceae and Alistipes were lower in the TCC group. And the relative abundance of Bacteroidaceae, Bacteroides, and Alistipes were significantly and negatively correlated with the decline in PMPU scores.
    Conclusion: AE or TCC is an effective, safe and efficient intervention for college students with PMPU, providing some physiological and psychological benefits and having some impact on their intestinal flora.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tai Ji ; Cell Phone Use ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Exercise ; Students/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3148-3
    ISSN 1879-1379 ; 0022-3956
    ISSN (online) 1879-1379
    ISSN 0022-3956
    DOI 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.01.012
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  9. Article ; Online: Light Addressable Potentiometric Sensors for Biochemical Imaging on Microscale: A Review on Optimization of Imaging Speed and Spatial Resolution.

    Luo, Jiezhang / Liu, Shibin / Chen, Yinhao / Tan, Jie / Zhao, Wenbo / Zhang, Yun / Li, Guifang / Du, Yongqian / Zheng, Yaoxin / Li, Xueliang / Li, Huijuan / Tan, Yue

    ACS omega

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 45, Page(s) 42028–42044

    Abstract: Light addressable potentiometric sensors (LAPS) are a competitive tool for unmarked biochemical imaging, especially imaging on microscale. It is essential to optimize the imaging speed and spatial resolution of LAPS since the imaging targets of LAPS, ... ...

    Abstract Light addressable potentiometric sensors (LAPS) are a competitive tool for unmarked biochemical imaging, especially imaging on microscale. It is essential to optimize the imaging speed and spatial resolution of LAPS since the imaging targets of LAPS, such as cell, microfluidic channel, etc., require LAPS to image at the micrometer level, and a fast enough imaging speed is a prerequisite for the dynamic process involved in biochemical imaging. In this study, we discuss the improvement of LAPS in terms of imaging speed and spatial resolution. The development of LAPS in imaging speed and spatial resolution is demonstrated by the latest applications of biochemistry monitoring and imaging on the microscale.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.3c04789
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  10. Article ; Online: Inhibitory effects of catalpol on DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis and IgE-mediated mast cells reaction.

    Sun, Yun / Zhu, Defen / Qu, Lu / Li, Manping / Du, Wenxia / Wang, Mingming / Zhang, Yi / Chen, Guifang / Rao, Gaoxiong / Yu, Xiaoling / Wu, Xiangnong / Huang, Feng / Tong, Xiaoyun

    International immunopharmacology

    2023  Volume 126, Page(s) 111274

    Abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory cutaneous disease driven by immune dysregulation. Catalpol is an iridoids, possessing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective activities. It can be added to food as a dietary supplement. To ... ...

    Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory cutaneous disease driven by immune dysregulation. Catalpol is an iridoids, possessing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective activities. It can be added to food as a dietary supplement. To evaluate the effects and mechanisms of catalpol on AD, both in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted. It was found that catalpol downregulated the phosphorylation of Lyn and Syk to inhibit various downstream pathways, including intracellular Ca
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Dermatitis, Atopic/chemically induced ; Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy ; Mast Cells ; Dinitrochlorobenzene ; Immunoglobulin E/metabolism ; Skin ; Cytokines/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred BALB C
    Chemical Substances catalpol (2415-24-9) ; Dinitrochlorobenzene ; Immunoglobulin E (37341-29-0) ; Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-04
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2043785-7
    ISSN 1878-1705 ; 1567-5769
    ISSN (online) 1878-1705
    ISSN 1567-5769
    DOI 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111274
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