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  1. Article ; Online: Organic electrode materials and carbon/small-sulfur composites for affordable, lightweight and sustainable batteries.

    Luo, Chao

    Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 65, Page(s) 9803–9817

    Abstract: Redox-active organic/polymeric materials and carbon/small-sulfur composites are promising electrode materials for developing affordable, lightweight, and sustainable batteries because of their low cost, abundance, low carbon footprint, and flexible ... ...

    Abstract Redox-active organic/polymeric materials and carbon/small-sulfur composites are promising electrode materials for developing affordable, lightweight, and sustainable batteries because of their low cost, abundance, low carbon footprint, and flexible structural tunability. This feature article summarized the key aspects of the research related to organic batteries and Li-S batteries (LSBs) based on organic/polymeric/sulfur materials for next-generation sustainable energy storage. An in-depth discussion for organic electrode materials in alkali-ion, multivalent metal, all-solid-state, and redox flow batteries is provided. State-of-the-art LSBs under high mass loading and lean electrolyte conditions for practical applications is also covered. The challenges, reaction mechanisms, strategies, approaches, and developments of organic batteries and LSBs are discussed to offer guidance for rational structure design and performance optimization. This feature article will contribute to the development and commercialization of affordable, lightweight, and sustainable batteries.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1472881-3
    ISSN 1364-548X ; 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    ISSN (online) 1364-548X
    ISSN 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    DOI 10.1039/d3cc02652c
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  2. Article ; Online: Cuproptosis-related ceRNA axis triggers cell proliferation and cell cycle through CBX2 in lung adenocarcinoma.

    Wu, Jiang / Fu, Guang / Luo, Chao / Chen, Liang / Liu, Quanxing

    BMC pulmonary medicine

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 85

    Abstract: Background: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) has high morbidity and mortality. Despite substantial advances in treatment, the prognosis of patients with LUAD remains unfavorable. The ceRNA axis has been reported to play an important role in the pathogenesis ... ...

    Abstract Background: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) has high morbidity and mortality. Despite substantial advances in treatment, the prognosis of patients with LUAD remains unfavorable. The ceRNA axis has been reported to play an important role in the pathogenesis of LUAD. In addition, cuproptosis is considered an important factor in tumorigenesis. The expression of CBX2 has been associated with the development of multiple tumors, including LUAD. However, the precise molecular mechanisms through which the cuproptosis-related ceRNA network regulates CBX2 remain unclear.
    Methods: The DEGs between tumor and normal samples of LUAD were identified in TCGA database. The "ConsensusClusterPlus" R package was used to perform consensus clustering based on the mRNA expression matrix and cuproptosis-related gene expression profile. Then, LASSO-COX regression analysis was performed to identify potential prognostic biomarkers associated with cuproptosis, and the ceRNA network was constructed. Finally, the mechanisms of ceRNA in LUAD was studied by cell experiments.
    Results: In this study, the AC144450.1/miR-424-5p axis was found to promote the progression of LUAD by acting on CBX2. The expression of AC144450.1 and miR-424-5p can be altered to regulate CBX2 and is correlated with cell proliferation and cell cycle of LUAD. Mechanistically, AC144450.1 affects the expression of CBX2 by acting as the ceRNA of miR-424-5p. In addition, a cuproptosis-related model were constructed in this study to predict the prognosis of LUAD.
    Conclusions: This study is the first to demonstrate that the AC144450.1/miR-424-5p/CBX2 axis is involved in LUAD progression and may serve as a novel target for its diagnosis and treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; RNA, Competitive Endogenous ; Cell Cycle/genetics ; Cell Proliferation/genetics ; Adenocarcinoma of Lung/genetics ; Lung Neoplasms/genetics ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 1/genetics
    Chemical Substances RNA, Competitive Endogenous ; MicroRNAs ; CBX2 protein, human ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (EC 2.3.2.27)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059871-3
    ISSN 1471-2466 ; 1471-2466
    ISSN (online) 1471-2466
    ISSN 1471-2466
    DOI 10.1186/s12890-024-02887-0
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  3. Article ; Online: Modeling microalgae biofilms morphology using a 2-D cellular automaton approach to reveal the combined effect of substrate and light

    Luo, Chao / Long, Tianyu

    Algal Research. 2022 July, v. 66 p.102761-

    2022  

    Abstract: The microalgal biofilm morphology can influence the bulk transport of nutrients and subsequently affect the growth process of the microalgal biofilm and its final biomass. Light is the energy base for microalgae and profoundly affects their growth, but ... ...

    Abstract The microalgal biofilm morphology can influence the bulk transport of nutrients and subsequently affect the growth process of the microalgal biofilm and its final biomass. Light is the energy base for microalgae and profoundly affects their growth, but how light intensity affects the morphology of microalgae biofilms has not been well studied. Here, we have confirmed experimentally and by a 2-D cellular automata model that light and nutrient concentrations together determine the morphology of microalgal biofilms. From the experiments conducted, at a NO₃-N concentration of 2 mg/L, the biofilm morphology produced at high light intensities was very rough and granular, whereas at low light intensities, the biofilm was flat and smooth. Meanwhile, at sufficiently high concentrations of NO₃-N, a flatter, smoother biofilm was produced regardless of the light intensity. This conclusion was also confirmed using the 2-D cellular automata model. Using the model, we established that the effect of light intensity on biofilm morphology is mainly twofold: the effect on the maximum growth rate of the microalgae and the depth of light penetration into the biofilm. The significance of these two effects changes as the bulk concentration varies, which in turn, leads to the biofilm morphology responding differently to changes in light intensity at different bulk concentrations. Based on the effects of light intensity and bulk concentration, a redefined Thiele module (Th) is proposed for microalgal biofilms. We demonstrate that the compactness of the biofilm decreased logarithmically while roughness increased logarithmically as the Th number increased when Th > 3.
    Keywords biofilm ; biomass ; energy ; light intensity ; microalgae ; models ; research ; roughness ; Microalgal biofilm ; Cellular automata ; Biofilm morphology ; Substrate transport
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-07
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ISSN 2211-9264
    DOI 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102761
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  4. Article ; Online: Biofuneling lignin-derived compounds into lipids using a newly isolated Citricoccus sp. P2.

    Wang, Yan / Luo, Chao-Bing / Li, Yuan-Qiu

    Bioresource technology

    2023  Volume 387, Page(s) 129669

    Abstract: Lignin-derived compounds (LDCs) bioconversion into lipids is a promising yet challenging task. This study focuses on the isolation of the ligninolytic bacterium Citricoccus sp. P2 and investigates its mechanism for producing lipids from LDCs. Although ... ...

    Abstract Lignin-derived compounds (LDCs) bioconversion into lipids is a promising yet challenging task. This study focuses on the isolation of the ligninolytic bacterium Citricoccus sp. P2 and investigates its mechanism for producing lipids from LDCs. Although strain P2 exhibits a relatively low lignin degradation rate of 44.63%, it efficiently degrades various concentrations of LDCs. The highest degradation rate is observed when incubated with 0.6 g/L vanillic acid, 0.6 g/L syringic acid, 0.8 g/L p-coumaric acid, and 0.4 g/L phenol, resulting in respective lipid yields of 0.16 g/L, 0.13 g/L, 0.24 g/L, and 0.13 g/L. The genome of strain P2 provides insights into LDCs bioconversion into lipids and stress tolerance. Moreover, Citricoccus sp. P2 has been successfully developed a non-sterilized lipid production using its native alkali-halophilic characteristics, which significantly enhances the lipid yield. This study presents a promising platform for lipids production from LDCs and has potential to promote valorization of lignin.
    MeSH term(s) Lignin/metabolism ; Coumaric Acids/metabolism ; Vanillic Acid/metabolism ; Lipids
    Chemical Substances Lignin (9005-53-2) ; Coumaric Acids ; Vanillic Acid (GM8Q3JM2Y8) ; Lipids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1065195-0
    ISSN 1873-2976 ; 0960-8524
    ISSN (online) 1873-2976
    ISSN 0960-8524
    DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129669
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  5. Article: [The role of group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2) in respiratory allergic diseases: An update].

    Luo, Chao / Liu, Shaobo / Ren, Quanwei / Peng, Shunlin

    Xi bao yu fen zi mian yi xue za zhi = Chinese journal of cellular and molecular immunology

    2023  Volume 39, Issue 6, Page(s) 552–557

    Abstract: Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are the "mirror cells" of Th2 cells. Although the total cell number of ILC2s is far less than that of ... ...

    Abstract Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are the "mirror cells" of Th2 cells. Although the total cell number of ILC2s is far less than that of CD4
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunity, Innate ; Interleukin-4 ; Interleukin-9 ; Lymphocytes ; Hypersensitivity ; Cytokines ; Respiratory Tract Diseases ; Inflammation
    Chemical Substances Interleukin-4 (207137-56-2) ; Interleukin-9 ; Cytokines
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-06-21
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1007-8738
    ISSN 1007-8738
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  6. Article ; Online: Trehalosemodulates OVRAS to improve oxidative stress and apoptosis in KGN cells and ovaries of PCOS mice.

    Gao, Shasha / Wang, Juan / Wei, Lun / Luo, Chao / Qian, Fei / Bo, Le / Mao, Caiping

    Journal of ovarian research

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 11

    Abstract: The etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is complex and variable, and there is no exact cause or good treatment method. Most of the methods of hormones are used to temporarily meet the needs of patients. Experimental evidence has shown that ... ...

    Abstract The etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is complex and variable, and there is no exact cause or good treatment method. Most of the methods of hormones are used to temporarily meet the needs of patients. Experimental evidence has shown that trehalose has, anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative, glucose-lowering, and insulin resistance effects. However, whether trehalose has a therapeutic effect on PCOS is unknown. It has been reported that the ovarian renin-angiotensin system (OVRAS) is involved in the development of PCOS, but it has not been fully elucidated. This study aims to explore the effect of trehalose on PCOS and elucidate the related OVRAS mechanism. We first observed that body weight, estrous cycle, ovarian follicles at all levels, glucose tolerance, serum hormones, and insulin resistance were improved by trehalose treatment in the PCOS mouse model. Moreover, trehalose treatment also ameliorated ovarian oxidative stress and apoptosis in PCOS mice, as determined by TUNNEL apoptosis staining, total SOD in ovarian homogenate, and WB assay. OVRAS mainly involves two classic pathways, namely the ACE/AngII/AT1R/AT2R, and ACE2 / Ang1-7/ MASR, Which play different functions. In PCOS mouse ovaries, we found that ACE/AngII/AT1R was up-regulated and ACE2/Ang1-7/MASR and AT2R were down-regulated by PCR and WB experiments, However, trehalose treatment changed its direction. In addition, we also found that trehalose ameliorated DHEA-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in KGN by PCR and WB experiments, mainly by down-regulating ACE/AngII/AT1R. Our study shows that trehalose improves symptoms of PCOS mainly by down-regulating ACE/AngII/AT1R, revealing a potential therapeutic target for PCOS.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Animals ; Mice ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/drug therapy ; Renin-Angiotensin System ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 ; Insulin Resistance ; Trehalose/pharmacology ; Apoptosis ; Oxidative Stress ; Glucose ; Hormones
    Chemical Substances Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (EC 3.4.17.23) ; Trehalose (B8WCK70T7I) ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Hormones
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2455679-8
    ISSN 1757-2215 ; 1757-2215
    ISSN (online) 1757-2215
    ISSN 1757-2215
    DOI 10.1186/s13048-023-01337-5
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  7. Article: LncRNA HOTAIR regulates autophagy and proliferation mechanisms in premature ovarian insufficiency through the miR-148b-3p/ATG14 axis.

    Luo, Chao / Wei, Lun / Qian, Fei / Bo, Le / Gao, Shasha / Yang, Guangzhao / Mao, Caiping

    Cell death discovery

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 44

    Abstract: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a serious disease significantly affecting the physical and mental health of women of reproductive age, not just impacting fertility outcomes. Ovarian damage due to chemotherapy remains a major cause of this ... ...

    Abstract Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a serious disease significantly affecting the physical and mental health of women of reproductive age, not just impacting fertility outcomes. Ovarian damage due to chemotherapy remains a major cause of this condition. Recent studies have indicated the involvement of the long non-coding RNA HOTAIR in the progression of various diseases, showcasing important biological functions, yet its role in POI remains unclear. We conducted microarray dataset analysis and qRT-PCR experiments, demonstrating downregulation of HOTAIR expression in ovarian tissue and granulosa cells. Various functional experiments using plasmids overexpressing HOTAIR confirmed its promotion of cisplatin-induced granulosa cell autophagy and proliferation. Mechanistically, dual-luciferase assays showed that HOTAIR modulates ATG14 levels in POI by binding miR-148b-3p, thereby enhancing levels of autophagy and proliferation. In this study, we first explored the impact of miR-148b-3p on POI and found that overexpression of miR-148b-3p reversed the promotion of autophagy and proliferation induced by HOTAIR overexpression. The inhibitory effect of miR-148b-3p inhibitor on KGN cell autophagy and proliferation improvement could also be reversed by silencing ATG14. Overall, our findings indicate the promoting role of HOTAIR in POI and its potential as a biomarker for POI by modulating the miR-148b-3p/ATG14 axis to improve mechanisms of autophagy and proliferation in POI.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2058-7716
    ISSN 2058-7716
    DOI 10.1038/s41420-024-01811-z
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  8. Article ; Online: The mechanisms of MicroRNA 21 in premature ovarian insufficiency mice with mesenchymal stem cells transplantation : The involved molecular and immunological mechanisms.

    Yin, Na / Luo, Chao / Wei, Lun / Yang, Guangzhao / Bo, Le / Mao, Caiping

    Journal of ovarian research

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 75

    Abstract: Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UCMSC) transplantation has been deeply explored for premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) disease. However, the associated mechanism remains to be researched. To explore whether and how the microRNA 21 (miR- ... ...

    Abstract Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UCMSC) transplantation has been deeply explored for premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) disease. However, the associated mechanism remains to be researched. To explore whether and how the microRNA 21 (miR-21) functions in POI mice with UCMSCs transplantation, the autoimmune-induced POI mice model was built up, transplanted with or without UCMSCs transfect with the LV-hsa-miR-21-5p/LV-hsa-miR-21-5p-inhibition, with the transfection efficiency analyzed by QRT-PCR. Mice hormone secretion and the anti-Zona pellucida antibody (AZPAb) levels were analyzed, the ovarian morphological changes and folliculogenesis were observed, and the ovarian apoptosis cells were detected to evaluate ovarian function. The expression and localization of the PTEN/Akt/FOXO3a signal pathway-related cytokines were analyzed in mice ovaries.Additionally, the spleen levels of CD8 + CD28-T cells were tested and qualified with its significant secretory factor, interleukin 10 (IL-10). We found that with the LV-hsa-miR-21-5p-inhibition-UCMSCs transplantation, the mice ovarian function can be hardly recovered than mice with LV-NC-UCMSCs transplantation, and the PTEN/Akt/FOXO3a signal pathway was activated. The expression levels of the CD8 + CD28-T cells were decreased, with the decreased levels of the IL-10 expression. In contrast, in mice with the LV-hsa-miR-21-5p-UCMSCs transplantation, the injured ovarian function can be reversed, and the PTEN/AKT/FOXO3a signal pathway was detected activated, with the increased levels of the CD8 + CD28-T cells, and the increased serum levels of IL-10. In conclusion, miR-21 improves the ovarian function recovery of POI mice with UCMSCs transplantation, and the mechanisms may be through suppressing the PTEN/AKT/FOXO3a signal pathway and up-regulating the circulating of the CD8 + CD28-T cells.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Female ; Mice ; CD28 Antigens ; Interleukin-10/genetics ; Menopause, Premature ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/genetics ; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/therapy ; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/chemically induced ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt
    Chemical Substances CD28 Antigens ; Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8) ; MicroRNAs ; MIRN21 microRNA, mouse ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; MIRN-21 microRNA, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2455679-8
    ISSN 1757-2215 ; 1757-2215
    ISSN (online) 1757-2215
    ISSN 1757-2215
    DOI 10.1186/s13048-024-01390-8
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  9. Article: Identification of key modules in metabolic syndrome induced by second-generation antipsychotics based on co-expression network analysis.

    Sun, Ying / Zhu, Cuizhen / Huang, Lixuan / Luo, Chao / Ju, Peijun / Chen, Jianhua

    Computational and structural biotechnology journal

    2024  Volume 23, Page(s) 723–731

    Abstract: Background: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) frequently cause metabolic syndrome (MetS), which raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, morbid obesity, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. MetS also impairs cognitive function in patients ... ...

    Abstract Background: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) frequently cause metabolic syndrome (MetS), which raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, morbid obesity, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. MetS also impairs cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia. However, the fundamental reasons of MetS caused by SGAs are not yet fully understood. Thus, we aimed to identify potential therapeutic targets for MetS induced by SGAs.
    Methods: The serum biochemical parameters and the RNA-sequencing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells were measured in three groups (healthy controls and patients with schizophrenia with and without MetS taking SGAs). The study of the weighted gene co-expression network was utilized to pinpoint modules that were significantly connected to clinical markers.
    Results: Statistical analysis showed significant differences in triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein among the three groups. The TNF signaling pathway, TGF-β signaling pathway, fatty acid metabolism, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, and Toll-like receptor signaling pathway were the pathways that were primarily enriched in the two unique co-expression network modules that were found. Finally, five specific genes (TNF, CXCL8, IL1B, TIMP1, and ESR1) associated with metabolism and immunity pathways were identified.
    Conclusions: This study indicated that SGAs differentially induced MetS of patients with schizophrenia through metabolic and inflammation-related pathways. Therefore, the potential side effects of drugs on inflammatory processes need to be considered when using SGAs for the treatment of schizophrenia.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-05
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2694435-2
    ISSN 2001-0370
    ISSN 2001-0370
    DOI 10.1016/j.csbj.2024.01.003
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  10. Article ; Online: Advances in stem cells treatment of diabetic wounds: A bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.

    Ma, Ke / Luo, Chao / Du, Mindong / Wei, Qiang / Luo, Qianxuan / Zheng, Li / Liao, Mingde

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)

    2024  Volume 30, Issue 4, Page(s) e13665

    Abstract: Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that may induce complications such as poor wound healing. Stem cell therapies have shown promise in treating diabetic wounds with pre-clinical and clinical studies. However, little bibliometric analysis has been ... ...

    Abstract Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that may induce complications such as poor wound healing. Stem cell therapies have shown promise in treating diabetic wounds with pre-clinical and clinical studies. However, little bibliometric analysis has been carried out on stem cells in the treatment of diabetic wounds. In this study, we retrieved relevant papers published from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2023, from Chinese and English databases. CiteSpace software was used to analyze the authors, institutions, and keywords by standard bibliometric indicators. Our analysis findings indicated that publications on stem cells in the treatment of diabetic wounds kept increasing. The most prolific author was Qian Cai (n = 7) and Mohammad Bayat (n = 16) in Chinese and English databases, respectively. Institutions distribution analysis showed that Chinese institutions conducted most publications, and the most prolific institution was the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (n = 9) and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (n = 17) in Chinese and English databases, respectively. The highest centrality keyword in Chinese and English databases was "wound healing" (0.54) and "in vitro" (0.13), respectively. There were 8 and 11 efficient and convincing keyword clusters produced by a log-likelihood ratio in the Chinese and English databases, respectively. The strongest burst keyword was "exosome" (strength 3.57) and "endothelial progenitor cells" (strength 7.87) in the Chinese and English databases, respectively. These findings indicated a direction for future therapies and research on stem cells in the treatment of diabetic wounds.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Asian People ; Bibliometrics ; Diabetes Mellitus/therapy ; Stem Cells ; East Asian People
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1229160-2
    ISSN 1600-0846 ; 0909-752X ; 1397-1344
    ISSN (online) 1600-0846
    ISSN 0909-752X ; 1397-1344
    DOI 10.1111/srt.13665
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