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  1. Article ; Online: The Effects of the Temperature and Termination(-O) on the Friction and Adhesion Properties of MXenes Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation

    Yao Deng / Yu Chen / Hanxu Liu / Xin Yan

    Nanomaterials, Vol 12, Iss 798, p

    2022  Volume 798

    Abstract: Two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are widely applied in the fields of electrochemistry, energy storage, electromagnetism, etc., due to their extremely excellent properties, including mechanical performance, thermal stability, ...

    Abstract Two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are widely applied in the fields of electrochemistry, energy storage, electromagnetism, etc., due to their extremely excellent properties, including mechanical performance, thermal stability, photothermal conversion and abundant surface properties. Usually, the surfaces of the MXenes are terminated by –OH, –F, –O or other functional groups and these functional groups of MXenes are related surface properties and reported to affect the mechanical properties of MXenes. Thus, understanding the effects of surface terminal groups on the properties of MXenes is crucial for device fabrication as well as composite synthesis using MXenes. In this paper, using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, we study the adhesion and friction properties of Ti 2 C and Ti 2 CO 2 , including the indentation strength, adhesion energy and dynamics of friction. Our indentation fracture simulation reveals that there are many unbroken bonds and large residual stresses due to the oxidation of oxygen atoms on the surface of Ti 2 CO 2 . By contrast, the cracks of Ti 2 C keep clean at all temperatures. In addition, we calculate the elastic constants of Ti 2 C and Ti 2 CO 2 by the fitting force–displacement curves with elastic plate theory and demonstrate that the elastic module of Ti 2 CO 2 is higher. Although the temperature had a significant effect on the indentation fracture process, it hardly influences maximum adhesion. The adhesion energies of Ti 2 C and Ti 2 CO 2 were calculated to be 0.3 J/m 2 and 0.5 J/m 2 according to Maugis–Dugdale theory. In the friction simulation, the stick-slip atomic scale phenomenon is clearly observed. The friction force and roughness ( Ra ) of Ti 2 C and Ti 2 CO 2 at different temperatures are analyzed. Our study provides a comprehensive insight into the mechanical behavior of nanoindentation and the surface properties of oxygen functionalized MXenes, and the results are beneficial for the further design of nanodevices and composites.
    Keywords MXenes ; functional groups ; AFM ; MD simulation ; indentation ; adhesion ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 290
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  2. Article ; Online: Characterization of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Originating from Ovarian Borderline Mucinous Tumor Using Ultrasonography

    Shi Qiao / MM / Shaote Wang / MD / Yao Deng / Feixiang Xiang / Xiaojuan Qin

    Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 57-

    A Case Report

    2023  Volume 59

    Abstract: We report a rare case of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) originating from right ovarian borderline mucinous tumor in a 79-year-old Chinese female. The patient came to our hospital with complaints of abdominal distention. Ultrasonography (US) showed the ... ...

    Abstract We report a rare case of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) originating from right ovarian borderline mucinous tumor in a 79-year-old Chinese female. The patient came to our hospital with complaints of abdominal distention. Ultrasonography (US) showed the jelly-like ascites accumulated in the middle abdomen and pelvic cavity within an internal stripe-like echo. Intraoperative exploration revealed that the flavescent and mucinous material, mucinous ascites was present with right ovarian borderline mucinous tumor. Unilateral oophorectomy was performed followed by evacuation of the mucinous ascites. Histological examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of PMP.
    Keywords |pseudomyxoma peritonei|ultrasonography|ovarian mucinous tumor|diagnosis ; Medical technology ; R855-855.5 ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Editorial Office of Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Toxic effects of imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor on Rana nigromaculata tadpoles

    Xia Zhou / Yao Deng / Ran Wang / Fang Wang / Honghao Cui / Deyu Hu / Ping Lu

    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Vol 16, Iss 6, Pp 104723- (2023)

    Growth, antioxidant indices and thyroid hormone-related endocrine system

    2023  

    Abstract: Imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor have potential damage to nontarget aquatic organisms. However, limited information has been provided on their underlying toxicity effects on Rana nigromaculata tadpoles. Thus, the acute toxicity and chronic effects of ... ...

    Abstract Imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor have potential damage to nontarget aquatic organisms. However, limited information has been provided on their underlying toxicity effects on Rana nigromaculata tadpoles. Thus, the acute toxicity and chronic effects of imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor on R. nigromaculata tadpoles were studied. Acute toxicity indicted that 96 h for LC50 values of imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor were 173.55 and 427.37 mg/L, respectively. In this research, we explored antioxidant enzymes, some biological indexes, hormone levels and expression of relative tadpole genes involved in thyroid hormone-dependent metaplastic development after exposure for 28 days under 1/10 and 1/100 LC50. Results showed an increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) in the tadpoles, and a low bioconcentration level with a bioconcentration factor (BCFs) < 1. The impact on the development of tadpoles was induced by the breakdown of hormonal levels engaged in metamorphosis. According to the real-time PCR results, imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor delayed amphibian metamorphosis by modifying mRNA expression, indicating that imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor may have an endocrine-disrupting effect on R. nigromaculata tadpoles. These findings were indicative of the toxicity of imidacloprid and sulfoxaflor to R. nigromaculata tadpoles.
    Keywords Imidacloprid ; Sulfoxaflor ; Rana nigromaculata tadpoles ; Thyroid disruption ; Gene expression ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Mitochondrial carnitine palmitoyltransferase-II dysfunction: A possible novel mechanism for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in hepatocarcinogenesis.

    Yao, Min / Zhou, Ping / Qin, Yan-Yan / Wang, Li / Yao, Deng-Fu

    World journal of gastroenterology

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 12, Page(s) 1765–1778

    Abstract: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic-associated fatty liver disease has been characterized by the lipid accumulation with injury of hepatocytes and has become one of the most common chronic liver diseases in the world. The complex ... ...

    Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic-associated fatty liver disease has been characterized by the lipid accumulation with injury of hepatocytes and has become one of the most common chronic liver diseases in the world. The complex mechanisms of NAFLD formation are still under identification. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase-II (CPT-II) on inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM) regulates long chain fatty acid β-oxidation, and its abnormality has had more and more attention paid to it by basic and clinical research in NAFLD. The sequences of its peptide chain and DNA nucleotides have been identified, and the catalytic activity of CPT-II is affected on its gene mutations, deficiency, enzymatic thermal instability, circulating carnitine level and so on. Recently, the CPT-II dysfunction has been discovered in models of liver lipid accumulation. Meanwhile, the malignant transformation of hepatocyte-related CD44
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/metabolism ; Carnitine O-Palmitoyltransferase/genetics ; Carnitine O-Palmitoyltransferase/metabolism ; Liver/metabolism ; Carcinogenesis/metabolism ; Fatty Acids/metabolism ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Carnitine/metabolism ; Glypicans/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Carnitine O-Palmitoyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.21) ; Fatty Acids ; Carnitine (S7UI8SM58A) ; GPC3 protein, human ; Glypicans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2185929-2
    ISSN 2219-2840 ; 1007-9327
    ISSN (online) 2219-2840
    ISSN 1007-9327
    DOI 10.3748/wjg.v29.i12.1765
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  5. Article ; Online: Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Injection in Preventing Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity

    Zhi-Ying Chen / Yue Liu / Yuan Wei / Lin-Yao Deng / Qiang Zhang

    Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol

    An Analysis of Evidence from 3598 Patients

    2022  Volume 2022

    Abstract: Background. Oxaliplatin is an effective chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of malignant tumors. However, severe oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN) has been well documented. Traditional Chinese medicine injections (TCMIs) have shown ...

    Abstract Background. Oxaliplatin is an effective chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of malignant tumors. However, severe oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN) has been well documented. Traditional Chinese medicine injections (TCMIs) have shown significant efficacy in preventing OIPN. However, it is difficult for clinicians to determine the differences in the efficacy of various TCMIs in preventing OIPN. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of various TCMIs in preventing OIPN through a network meta-analysis (NMA) to further inform clinical decision-making. Methods. The Chinese Journal Full Text Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, Chinese Science and Technology Journal Full Text Database, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of TCMIs for OIPN prevention. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the database to April 12, 2021. NMA was performed using Stata 14.0 software after 2 evaluators independently screened the literature, extracted information, and evaluated the risk of bias of the included studies. Results. A total of 45 eligible RCTs involving 3598 cancer patients and 13 TCMIs were included. The 13 TCMIs included Xiaoaiping injection (XAPI), compound kushen injection (CKSI), Aidi injection (ADI), Brucea javanica oil emulsion injection (BJOEI), Shenmai injection (SMI), Kangai injection (KAI), Astragalus injection (AI), elemene emulsion injection (EEI), Shenfu injection (SFI), Shenqi Fuzheng injection (SIFZI), Kanglaite injection (KLEI), Huachansu injection (HCSI), and lentinan injection (LI). NMA results showed that AI was superior to AD and SIFZI was superior to ADI in reducing the incidence of grade I neurotoxicity. SIFZI was superior to EEI and ADI, and BJOEI was superior to chemotherapy alone in reducing the incidence of grade II neurotoxicity. SMI was superior to LI and CKSI in reducing the incidence of grade III neurotoxicity. SIFZI ...
    Keywords Other systems of medicine ; RZ201-999
    Subject code 610 ; 630
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Hindawi Limited
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Association of urinary phthalate metabolites with all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality among adults with diabetes mellitus

    Zhihong Wang / Yao Deng / Sikang Gao / Zefang Lin / Zhixiong Zheng / Qin Fang / Meixiao Zhan / Taoping Sun / Guomin Huang / Xuyang Geng

    Frontiers in Public Health, Vol

    National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2014

    2023  Volume 11

    Abstract: BackgroundThe study regarding phthalate metabolites and mortality among diabetes mellitus (DM) is limited. We aimed to examine the association of urinary phthalate metabolites with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among adults with DM. ...

    Abstract BackgroundThe study regarding phthalate metabolites and mortality among diabetes mellitus (DM) is limited. We aimed to examine the association of urinary phthalate metabolites with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among adults with DM.MethodsThis study included 8,931 adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2005–2006 to 2013–2014. Mortality data were linked to National Death Index public access files through December 31, 2015. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidences (CIs) for mortality.ResultsWe identified 1,603 adults with DM [mean ± SE age, 47.08 ± 0.30 years; 50.5% (833) were men]. Mono-(carboxynonyl) phthalate (MCNP), mono-2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl phthalate (MECPP), and the sum of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) metabolites (∑DEHP) were positively associated with DM (MCNP: OR = 1.53, 95%CI = 1.16–2.01; MECPP: OR = 1.17, 95% CI = 1.03–1.32; ∑DEHP: OR = 1.14, 95% CI = 1.00–1.29). Among DM patients, mono-(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate (MCPP) was associated with a 34% (HR 1.34, 95% CI 1.12–1.61) increased risk of all-cause mortality while the HRs (95%CI) of CVD mortality were 2.02 (1.13–3.64) for MCPP, 2.17 (1.26–3.75) for mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP), 2.47 (1.43–4.28) for mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate (MEOHP), 2.65 (1.51–4.63) for MECPP, and 2.56 (1.46–4.46) for ∑DEHP, respectively.ConclusionThis study is an academic exploration of the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and mortality among adults with DM, suggesting that exposure to phthalates might be associated with an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in DM. These findings suggest that patients with DM should carefully use plastics products.
    Keywords urinary phthalate metabolites ; diabetes mellitus ; cardiovascular death ; NHANES ; mortality ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 310
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
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  7. Article: Encouraging specific biomarkers-based therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Yao, Min / Yang, Jun-Ling / Wang, De-Feng / Wang, Li / Chen, Ying / Yao, Deng-Fu

    World journal of clinical cases

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 11, Page(s) 3321–3333

    Abstract: The prevention, early discovery and effective treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain a global medical challenge. At present, HCC is still mainly treated by surgery, supplemented by vascular embolization, radio frequency, ... ...

    Abstract The prevention, early discovery and effective treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain a global medical challenge. At present, HCC is still mainly treated by surgery, supplemented by vascular embolization, radio frequency, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and biotherapy. The application of multikinase inhibitor sorafenib, chimeric antigen receptor T cells, or PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors can prolong the median survival of HCC patients. However, the treatment efficacy is still unsatisfactory due to HCC metastasis and postoperative recurrence. During the process of hepatocyte malignant transformation, HCC tissues can express and secrete many types of specific biomarkers, or oncogenic antigen molecules into blood, for example, alpha-fetoprotein, glypican-3, Wnt3a (one of the key signaling molecules in the Wnt/β-catenin pathway), insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-II or IGF-I receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor, secretory clusterin and so on. In addition, combining immunotherapy with non-coding RNAs might improve anti-cancer efficacy. These biomarkers not only contribute to HCC diagnosis or prognosis, but may also become molecular targets for HCC therapy under developing or clinical trials. This article reviews the progress in emerging biomarkers in basic research or clinical trials for HCC immunotherapy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2307-8960
    ISSN 2307-8960
    DOI 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3321
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  8. Article ; Online: TIGAR Protects Against Adenine-Induced Ferroptosis in Human Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells by Activating the mTOR/S6KP70 Axis.

    Tan, Qian-Lin / Zhang, Ming-Xia / Yao, Deng-Hu / Yan, Yue / Yang, Xiao-Fen / Qin, Zhi-Hui / Gong, Yan / Meng, Qiao

    Nutrition and cancer

    2023  Volume 75, Issue 6, Page(s) 1464–1472

    Abstract: TP53-induced glycolysis and apoptosis regulator (TIGAR) acts as a switch for nephropathy, but its underlying mechanism is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential biological significance and underlying mechanism of TIGAR in ... ...

    Abstract TP53-induced glycolysis and apoptosis regulator (TIGAR) acts as a switch for nephropathy, but its underlying mechanism is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential biological significance and underlying mechanism of TIGAR in modulating adenine-induced ferroptosis in human proximal tubular epithelial (HK-2) cells. HK-2 cells under- or overexpressing TIGAR were challenged with adenine to induce ferroptosis. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), iron, malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH) were assayed. Expression of ferroptosis-associated solute carrier family seven-member 11 (SLC7A11) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) at the level of mRNA and protein were measured by quantitative real-time-PCR and western blotting. The phosphorylation levels of proteins in the mTOR/S6KP70 pathway were determined by western blotting. Adenine overload triggered ferroptosis in HK-2 cells, as evidenced by reduced levels of GSH, SLC7A11, and GPX4, and increased levels of iron, MDA, and ROS. TIGAR overexpression repressed adenine-induced ferroptosis and induced mTOR/S6KP70 signaling. Inhibitors of mTOR and S6KP70 weakened the ability of TIGAR to inhibit adenine-induced ferroptosis. TIGAR inhibits adenine-induced ferroptosis in human proximal tubular epithelial cells by activating the mTOR/S6KP70 signaling pathway. Therefore, activating the TIGAR/mTOR/S6KP70 axis may be a treatment for crystal nephropathies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ferroptosis ; Apoptosis ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Adenine/pharmacology ; Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases/metabolism ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins/metabolism ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism ; Glutathione/metabolism ; Epithelial Cells/metabolism ; Glycolysis ; Iron
    Chemical Substances Reactive Oxygen Species ; Adenine (JAC85A2161) ; Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases (EC 3.1.3.2) ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Glutathione (GAN16C9B8O) ; Iron (E1UOL152H7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 424433-3
    ISSN 1532-7914 ; 0163-5581
    ISSN (online) 1532-7914
    ISSN 0163-5581
    DOI 10.1080/01635581.2023.2203353
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  9. Article ; Online: Development of two multiplex real-time PCR assays for simultaneous detection and differentiation of monkeypox virus IIa, IIb, and I clades and the B.1 lineage

    Shuting Huo / Yuda Chen / Roujian Lu / Zhongxian Zhang / Gaoqian Zhang / Li Zhao / Yao Deng / Changcheng Wu / Wenjie Tan

    Biosafety and Health, Vol 4, Iss 6, Pp 392-

    2022  Volume 398

    Abstract: An ongoing multi-country outbreak of monkeypox was reported in May 2022 with several deaths, affecting 107 countries of all six World Health Organization (WHO) regions. The WHO has declared the current monkeypox outbreak to be a Public Health Emergency ... ...

    Abstract An ongoing multi-country outbreak of monkeypox was reported in May 2022 with several deaths, affecting 107 countries of all six World Health Organization (WHO) regions. The WHO has declared the current monkeypox outbreak to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It is, thus, necessary to rapidly and accurately detect and distinguish different monkeypox virus (MPXV) clades. We designed primers and probes based on the alignment of 138 complete genomes of poxviruses. In Panel 1, we mixed one pair of primers and three probes to detect and differentiate the MPXV Western Africa (IIa, IIb clade) and Congo Basin (I clade) and other orthopoxviruses. In Panel 2, we mixed one pair of primers and two probes to detect the 2022 MPXV (B.1 lineage and its descendant lineages). In addition, we tested the specificity and sensitivity of the assay using real-time PCR. In Panel 1, the assay reproducibly identified various concentrations of two plasmids of the monkeypox virus, whereas other orthopoxviruses did not cross-react. In Panel 2, the probe annealed well to MPXV B.1 and showed the expected linearity. These two multiple real-time assays are inclusive and highly specific for identifying different clades of MPXV.
    Keywords Monkeypox virus ; Monkeypox virus B.1 lineage ; Real-time PCR ; Diagnostic accuracy ; Infectious and parasitic diseases ; RC109-216 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: A super-oscillatory step-zoom metalens for visible light

    Yi Zhou / Chao Yan / Peng Tian / Zhu Li / Yu He / Bin Fan / Zhiyong Wang / Yao Deng / Dongliang Tang

    Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1220-

    2022  Volume 1227

    Abstract: In recent years, the super-oscillation method based on the fine interference of optical fields has been successfully applied to sub-diffraction focusing and super-resolution imaging. However, most previously reported works only describe static super- ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, the super-oscillation method based on the fine interference of optical fields has been successfully applied to sub-diffraction focusing and super-resolution imaging. However, most previously reported works only describe static super-oscillatory lenses. Super-oscillatory lenses using phase-change materials still have issues regarding dynamic tunability and inflexibility. Therefore, it is vital to develop a flexible and tunable modulation approach for super-oscillatory lenses. In this paper, we propose a super-oscillatory step-zoom lens based on the geometric phase principle, which can switch between two focal lengths within a certain field of view. The designed device consists of nanopillars with high efficiency of up to 80%, and the super-resolution focusing with 0.84 times of diffraction limit is verified by the full-wave simulation. The proposed method bears the potential to become a useful tool for label-free super-resolution microscopic imaging and optical precision machining.
    Keywords geometric phase ; phase-change material ; step-zoom lens ; super-oscillatory ; Technology ; T ; Chemical technology ; TP1-1185 ; Science ; Q ; Physics ; QC1-999
    Subject code 535
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Beilstein-Institut
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