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  1. Article ; Online: Phthalates contamination in sediments: A review of sources, influencing factors, benthic toxicity, and removal strategies.

    Xu, Yanli / Sun, Yuqiong / Lei, Ming / Hou, Jing

    Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)

    2024  Volume 344, Page(s) 123389

    Abstract: Sediments provide habitat and food for benthos, and phthalates (PAEs) have been detected in numerous river and marine sediments as a widely used plastic additive. PAEs in sediments is not only toxic to benthos, but also poses a threat to pelagic fish and ...

    Abstract Sediments provide habitat and food for benthos, and phthalates (PAEs) have been detected in numerous river and marine sediments as a widely used plastic additive. PAEs in sediments is not only toxic to benthos, but also poses a threat to pelagic fish and human health through the food chain, so it is essential to comprehensively assess the contamination of sediments with PAEs. This paper presents a critical evaluation of PAEs in sediments, which is embodied in the analysis of the sources of PAEs in sediments from multiple perspectives. Biological production is indispensable, while artificial synthesis is the most dominant, thus the focus was on analyzing the industrial and commercial sources of synthetic PAEs. In addition, since the content of PAEs in sediments varies, some factors affecting the content of PAEs in sediments are summarized, such as the properties of PAEs, the properties of plastics, and environmental factors (sediments properties and hydrodynamic conditions). As endocrine disruptors, PAEs can produce toxicity to its direct contacts. Therefore, the effects of PAEs on benthos immunity, endocrinology, reproduction, development, and metabolism were comprehensively analyzed. In addition, we found that reciprocal inhibition and activation of the systems lead to genotoxicity and apoptosis. Finally, the paper discusses the feasible measures to control PAEs in wastewater and leachate from the perspective of source control, and summarizes the in-situ treatment measures for PAEs contamination in sediments. This paper provides a comprehensive review of PAEs contamination in sediments, toxic effects and removal strategies, and provides an important reference for reducing the contamination and toxicity of PAEs to benthos.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Apoptosis ; DNA Damage ; Drug Contamination ; Endocrine Disruptors/toxicity ; Food ; Phthalic Acids/toxicity ; Esters ; China
    Chemical Substances Endocrine Disruptors ; Phthalic Acids ; Esters
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 280652-6
    ISSN 1873-6424 ; 0013-9327 ; 0269-7491
    ISSN (online) 1873-6424
    ISSN 0013-9327 ; 0269-7491
    DOI 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123389
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  2. Article ; Online: Selective Aza-Michael Addition to Dehydrated Amino Acids in Natural Antimicrobial Peptides.

    Vargiu, Michela / Xu, Yanli / Kuipers, Oscar P / Roelfes, Gerard

    Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 7, Page(s) e202400043

    Abstract: We report the efficient and site selective modification of non-canonical dehydroamino acids in ribosomally synthesized and post-transationally modified peptides (RiPPs) by β-amination. The singly modified thiopeptide Thiostrepton showed an up to 35-fold ... ...

    Abstract We report the efficient and site selective modification of non-canonical dehydroamino acids in ribosomally synthesized and post-transationally modified peptides (RiPPs) by β-amination. The singly modified thiopeptide Thiostrepton showed an up to 35-fold increase in water solubility, and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays showed that antimicrobial activity remained good, albeit lower than the unmodified peptide. Also the lanthipeptide nisin could be modified using this method.
    MeSH term(s) Amino Acids ; Antimicrobial Peptides ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational
    Chemical Substances Amino Acids ; Antimicrobial Peptides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2020469-3
    ISSN 1439-7633 ; 1439-4227
    ISSN (online) 1439-7633
    ISSN 1439-4227
    DOI 10.1002/cbic.202400043
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  3. Article ; Online: A critical review on BDE-209: Source, distribution, influencing factors, toxicity, and degradation.

    Sun, Yuqiong / Xu, Yanli / Wu, Haodi / Hou, Jing

    Environment international

    2023  Volume 183, Page(s) 108410

    Abstract: As the most widely used polybrominated diphenyl ether, BDE-209 is commonly used in polymer-based commercial and household products. Due to its unique physicochemical properties, BDE-209 is ubiquitous in a variety of environmental compartments and can be ... ...

    Abstract As the most widely used polybrominated diphenyl ether, BDE-209 is commonly used in polymer-based commercial and household products. Due to its unique physicochemical properties, BDE-209 is ubiquitous in a variety of environmental compartments and can be exposed to organisms in various ways and cause toxic effects. The present review outlines the current state of knowledge on the occurrence of BDE-209 in the environment, influencing factors, toxicity, and degradation. BDE-209 has been detected in various environmental matrices including air, soil, water, and sediment. Additionally, environmental factors such as organic matter, total suspended particulate, hydrodynamic, wind, and temperature affecting BDE-209 are specifically discussed. Toxicity studies suggest BDE-209 may cause systemic toxic effects on living organisms, reproductive toxicity, embryo-fetal toxicity, genetic toxicity, endocrine toxicity, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and developmental toxicity, or even be carcinogenic. BDE-209 has toxic effects on organisms mainly through epigenetic regulation and induction of oxidative stress. Evidence regarding the degradation of BDE-209, including biodegradation, photodegradation, Fenton degradation, zero-valent iron degradation, chemical oxidative degradation, and microwave radiation degradation is summarized. This review may contribute to assessing the environmental risks of BDE-209 to help develop rational management plans.
    MeSH term(s) Halogenated Diphenyl Ethers/toxicity ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Biodegradation, Environmental ; Carcinogens
    Chemical Substances decabromobiphenyl ether (N80BQ29A0H) ; Halogenated Diphenyl Ethers ; Carcinogens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-29
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 554791-x
    ISSN 1873-6750 ; 0160-4120
    ISSN (online) 1873-6750
    ISSN 0160-4120
    DOI 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108410
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  4. Article: [Research Progress of Long Non-Coding RNA in Hematological Tumors --Review].

    Li, Feng / Yang, Fei-Fei / Xu, Yan-Li

    Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 1, Page(s) 306–310

    Abstract: Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is a hot topic in the field of researching tumor pathogenesis, and the importance in hematologic malignancies has been gradually being elucidated. LncRNA not only regulates hematological tumorigenesis and progression through ... ...

    Abstract Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is a hot topic in the field of researching tumor pathogenesis, and the importance in hematologic malignancies has been gradually being elucidated. LncRNA not only regulates hematological tumorigenesis and progression through affecting various biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, pluripotency and apoptosis; moreover, abnormal expression and mutation of lncRNA are closely related to drug resistance and prognosis. Thus lncRNA can be used as novel biomarker and potential therapeutic target for hematological tumors. In this review, we will focus on the latest progress of lncRNA in hematological tumors to provide new ideas for the clinical diagnosis, prognostic evaluation together with research and development of target drugs for hematologic malignancies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics ; RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism ; Hematologic Neoplasms/genetics ; Neoplasms ; Carcinogenesis/genetics ; Carcinogenesis/pathology ; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-01-29
    Publishing country China
    Document type Review ; English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2404306-0
    ISSN 1009-2137
    ISSN 1009-2137
    DOI 10.19746/j.cnki.issn.1009-2137.2023.01.049
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  5. Article: [Research Progress of Immune Heterogeneity in Leukemia Microenvironment--Review].

    Li, Feng / Yang, Fei-Fei / Xu, Yan-Li

    Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 5, Page(s) 1569–1573

    Abstract: Although the body has a strong immune system which can resists the invasion of leukemia cells, leukemia cells disseminate systemically and form an immunosuppressive microenvironment through a variety of mechanisms, including regulation of antigen ... ...

    Abstract Although the body has a strong immune system which can resists the invasion of leukemia cells, leukemia cells disseminate systemically and form an immunosuppressive microenvironment through a variety of mechanisms, including regulation of antigen presentation, utilization of immunosuppressive enzyme AXL, immune cell inhibitory checkpoint NKG2A and immunoregulatory gene
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunotherapy/methods ; Leukemia/therapy ; Immunity ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Prognosis ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-10-17
    Publishing country China
    Document type Review ; English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2404306-0
    ISSN 1009-2137
    ISSN 1009-2137
    DOI 10.19746/j.cnki.issn.1009-2137.2023.05.050
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  6. Article ; Online: Stretchable structural colors with polarization dependence using lithium niobate metasurfaces.

    Xu, Yanli / Wang, Yulin / Yang, Yinye / Yang, Shengyi / Li, Linfu / Xiang, Rong / Liu, Jiangtao

    Optics express

    2024  Volume 32, Issue 4, Page(s) 6776–6790

    Abstract: Independently tunable biaxial color pixels, composed of isolated nanosquare dimers, are demonstrated in this study. These pixels are capable of displaying a full range of colors under a linear-polarization dependent reflection mode. The metasurface is ... ...

    Abstract Independently tunable biaxial color pixels, composed of isolated nanosquare dimers, are demonstrated in this study. These pixels are capable of displaying a full range of colors under a linear-polarization dependent reflection mode. The metasurface is constructed by arranging LiNbO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1491859-6
    ISSN 1094-4087 ; 1094-4087
    ISSN (online) 1094-4087
    ISSN 1094-4087
    DOI 10.1364/OE.515566
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  7. Article ; Online: A network meta-analysis on the effects of different exercise types on COPD patients.

    Jian, Chengping / Peng, Xiangdong / Yang, Yuting / Xu, Yanli / Wang, Liying / Cai, Defang

    Respiratory care

    2024  

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 603252-7
    ISSN 1943-3654 ; 0098-9142 ; 0020-1324
    ISSN (online) 1943-3654
    ISSN 0098-9142 ; 0020-1324
    DOI 10.4187/respcare.11476
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  8. Article: LncRNA XIST promotes insulin resistance in gestational diabetes mellitus via the microRNA-181b-5p/NDRG2 axis.

    Xu, Yanli / Kang, Xiaodi / Liu, Huafang / Jiang, Hongli / Wang, Wenjing

    General physiology and biophysics

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 5, Page(s) 443–455

    Abstract: Many studies have explored the role of lncRNA X inactivation-specific transcript (XIST) in diabetes. This study was designed to unravel the regulatory mechanism of XIST on animal models of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) progression via the microRNA ( ...

    Abstract Many studies have explored the role of lncRNA X inactivation-specific transcript (XIST) in diabetes. This study was designed to unravel the regulatory mechanism of XIST on animal models of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) progression via the microRNA (miR)-181b-5p/N-myc downstream-regulated gene 2 (NDRG2) axis. XIST, miR-181b-5p, and NDRG2 expression levels in GDM mice were detected. The GDM mice were subjected to gain- and loss-of-function assays to examine the change of glucose metabolism indices (fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FINS) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)), serum oxidative stress factors (glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA)), serum inflammatory factors (interleukin-1 β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α)), pathological changes of pancreatic tissues, and apoptotic cells in pancreatic islets in GDM mice. XIST and NDRG2 expression were elevated while miR-181b-5p expression was depleted in GDM mice. Down-regulated XIST or NDRG2 or up-regulated miR-181b-5p reduced the FBG level, HOMA-IR, and serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, and MDA contents, elevated the FINS, GSH, and SOD level, mitigated pathological changes in pancreatic tissues, and decelerated apoptotic cells in pancreatic islets in GDM mice. Silenced XIST dampens insulin resistance in GDM mice via the modulation of the miR-181b-5p/NDRG2 axis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Diabetes, Gestational/genetics ; Insulin Resistance ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics ; Interleukin-6 ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Glutathione ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Tumor Suppressor Proteins
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding ; Interleukin-6 ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Glutathione (GAN16C9B8O) ; MicroRNAs ; NDRG2 protein, human ; Tumor Suppressor Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-13
    Publishing country Slovakia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 791184-1
    ISSN 0231-5882
    ISSN 0231-5882
    DOI 10.4149/gpb_2023019
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  9. Article ; Online: Tissue-specific toxic effects of nano-copper on zebrafish.

    Liu, Haiqiang / Xu, Yanli / Sun, Yuqiong / Wu, Haodi / Hou, Jing

    Environmental research

    2023  Volume 242, Page(s) 117717

    Abstract: Understanding the behavior and potential toxicity of copper nanoparticles (nano-Cu) in the aquatic environment is a primary way to assess their environmental risks. In this study, RNA-seq was performed on three different tissues (gills, intestines, and ... ...

    Abstract Understanding the behavior and potential toxicity of copper nanoparticles (nano-Cu) in the aquatic environment is a primary way to assess their environmental risks. In this study, RNA-seq was performed on three different tissues (gills, intestines, and muscles) of zebrafish exposed to nano-Cu, to explore the potential toxic mechanism of nano-Cu on zebrafish. The results indicated that the toxic mechanism of nano-Cu on zebrafish was tissue-specific. Nano-Cu enables the CB1 receptor of the presynaptic membrane of gill cells to affect short-term synaptic plasticity or long-term synaptic changes (ECB-LTD) through DSI and DSE, causing dysfunction of intercellular signal transmission. Imbalance of de novo synthesis of UMP in intestinal cells and its transformation to UDP, UTP, uridine, and uracil, resulted in many functions involved in the pyrimidine metabolic pathway being blocked. Meanwhile, the toxicity of nano-Cu caused abnormal expression of RAD51 gene in muscle cells, which affects the repair of damaged DNA through Fanconi anemia and homologous recombination pathway, thus causing cell cycle disorder. These results provide insights for us to better understand the differences in toxicity of nano-Cu on zebrafish tissues and are helpful for a comprehensive assessment of nano-Cu's effects on aquatic organisms.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Copper/toxicity ; Zebrafish/metabolism ; Nanoparticles/toxicity ; Cell Cycle ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity
    Chemical Substances Copper (789U1901C5) ; Water Pollutants, Chemical
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-21
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117717
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  10. Article ; Online: Engineering lanthipeptides by introducing a large variety of RiPP modifications to obtain new-to-nature bioactive peptides.

    Fu, Yuxin / Xu, Yanli / Ruijne, Fleur / Kuipers, Oscar P

    FEMS microbiology reviews

    2023  Volume 47, Issue 3

    Abstract: Natural bioactive peptide discovery is a challenging and time-consuming process. However, advances in synthetic biology are providing promising new avenues in peptide engineering that allow for the design and production of a large variety of new-to- ... ...

    Abstract Natural bioactive peptide discovery is a challenging and time-consuming process. However, advances in synthetic biology are providing promising new avenues in peptide engineering that allow for the design and production of a large variety of new-to-nature peptides with enhanced or new bioactivities, using known peptides as templates. Lanthipeptides are ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs). The modularity of post-translational modification (PTM) enzymes and ribosomal biosynthesis inherent to lanthipeptides enables their engineering and screening in a high-throughput manner. The field of RiPPs research is rapidly evolving, with many novel PTMs and their associated modification enzymes being identified and characterized. The modularity presented by these diverse and promiscuous modification enzymes has made them promising tools for further in vivo engineering of lanthipeptides, allowing for the diversification of their structures and activities. In this review, we explore the diverse modifications occurring in RiPPs and discuss the potential applications and feasibility of combining various modification enzymes for lanthipeptide engineering. We highlight the prospect of lanthipeptide- and RiPP-engineering to produce and screen novel peptides, including mimics of potent non-ribosomally produced antimicrobial peptides (NRPs) such as daptomycin, vancomycin, and teixobactin, which offer high therapeutic potential.
    MeSH term(s) Peptides/metabolism ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational
    Chemical Substances Peptides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 283740-7
    ISSN 1574-6976 ; 0168-6445
    ISSN (online) 1574-6976
    ISSN 0168-6445
    DOI 10.1093/femsre/fuad017
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