MAP2K2 Knockdown Suppresses Phenotypic Transformation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Aortic Dissection by Inactivating the JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway.

Aortic dissection (AD) is a severe aortic disease characterized by high morbidity and mortality. However, the primary treatments for AD possess limited efficacy. The role and specific mechanisms of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2 (MAP2K2) in AD are not elucidated.

Crosslinked protein-polysaccharide nanocomposite coating for pork preservation: Impact on physicochemical properties and microbial structure.

Edible films are significant in prolonging the shelf life of meat products. Herein, we prepared some edible coatings (EW/TNPCSs) based on egg white/chitosan/pectin as polymer matrix, containing tannic acid-nisin composite nano-crosslinker with antibacterial-antioxidant activities. The results of preservation indicated that the prepared EW/TNPCSs reduced the water loss of chilled pork and delayed the changes of taste, texture and surface color.

Exploring the Internal Environmental Changes of Muscle Cells and Apoptotic Phase of Mitochondria in Dry-Cured Loin Using Electrical Stimulation: Promoting the Precise Regulation of Loin Ham Quality.

Traditional dry-curing methods have a long cycle time and low efficiency, resulting in the inconsistent quality of dry-cured ham. By applying electrical stimulation (ES) technology in the dry-curing process, it was found that ES affected mitochondrial apoptosis by modulating the intracellular environment of muscle cells, which, in turn, enhanced the quality of dry-cured pork loin. Specifically, ES accelerated glycogen and ATP depletion, which led to a rapid decline in pH.

Study on protein hydrolysis and microbial community changes during the fermentation of pork loin ham mediated by electrical stimulation.

This study explored the effect of electrical stimulation (ES) and Pediococcus pentosaceus LL-07 (P. pentosaceus LL-07) and Staphylococcus simulans QB7 (S. simulans QB7) on the quality and microbial community of loin ham during the ripening.

The impact of electrical stimulation on NaCl diffusion in tenderloin and the quality of dry-cured loin during the marination process.

The effects of electrical stimulation (ES) during the post-processing stage on NaCl diffusion, microstructure, and overall quality in the dry curing of pork tenderloin were investigated. ES treatment significantly increased the salt content in pork tenderloin, with the A2ES group (ES applied after 2 h of curing) showing a 28.32 % increase compared to the control group.

Tumor Microenvironment Cascade Activated Biodegradable Nano-Enzymes for Glutathione-Depletion and Ultrasound-Enhanced Chemodynamic Therapy.

Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is emerged as a novel and promising tumor therapy by using the powerful reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill cancer cells. However, the current CDT is remarkably inhibited due to insufficient HO supply and over-expression of glutathione (GSH) in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Herein, a biodegradable self-supplying HO nano-enzyme of CuO@CaP with a GSH-consumption effect is designed for cascade enhanced CDT to overcome the problem of HO deficiency and GSH overexpression.

Legumain-Guided Ferulate-Peptide Self-Assembly Enhances Macrophage-Endotheliocyte Partnership to Promote Therapeutic Angiogenesis After Myocardial Infarction.

Promoting angiogenesis and modulating the inflammatory microenvironment are promising strategies for treating acute myocardial infarction (MI). Macrophages are crucial in regulating inflammation and influencing angiogenesis through interactions with endothelial cells. However, current therapies lack a comprehensive assessment of pathological and physiological subtleties, resulting in limited myocardial recovery.

A water-resistant egg white/chitosan/pectin blending film with spherical-linear molecular interpenetrating network strengthened by multifunctional tannin-nisin nanoparticles.

Edible films are effective alternatives to plastic packaging, however, the hydrophilicity of edible films based on protein and polysaccharide limits the application. Therefore, we fabricated a water-stable hybrid film with a linear-spherical interpenetrating molecular topology network using egg white (EW), chitosan (CS), and pectin. Meanwhile, the nisin-tannin acid self-assembly complex nanoparticles were employed as a multifunctional cross-linker, antibacterial and antioxidant agent to improve the performance of films.

Rational Design of Activatable Lanthanide NIR-IIb Emissive Nanoprobe for In Situ Specific Imaging of HOCl In Vivo.

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), as an indispensable signaling molecule in organisms, is one of the key members of reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, in vivo, real-time dynamic near-infrared fluorescence imaging of HOCl levels in the 1400-1700 nm sub-window (NIR-IIb) remains a major challenge due to the lack of suitable detection methods. Herein, a general design of HOCl-responsive NIR-IIb fluorescence nanoprobe is proposed by integrating NaLuFYb/Er@NaLuF downshift nanoparticles (DSNPs) and HOCl recognition/NIR-IIb emissive modulation unit of MS (M = Cu, Co, Pb) nanodots for real-time monitoring of HOCl levels.

Perilla seed oil high internal phase emulsion improve the gel properties of myofibrillar protein.

The effects of perilla seed oil high internal phase emulsions stabilized by pea protein (PP-PSO HIPEs) on the gel properties and conformation of myofibrillar protein (MP) gels were investigated. The results showed that the PP-PSO HIPEs with 4.0 % (w/v) PP formed stable HIPEs with low droplet size and good viscoelasticity.

An Activated Structure Transformable Ratiometric Photoacoustic Nanoprobe for Real-Time Dynamic Monitoring of HS .

HS has emerged as a promising biomarker for many diseases such as colon cancer and metformin-induced hepatotoxicity. Real-time monitoring of HS levels is significant for early accurate diagnosis of these diseases. Herein, a new accurate and reliable nanoprobe (Au NRs@Ag) was designed for real-time dynamic ratiometric photoacoustic (PA) imaging of HS based on the endogenous HS-triggered local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) red-shift.

Structural and functional changes on polyhydroxy alcohol-mediated curing pork myofibrillar protein: Experimental and molecular simulation investigations.

This study aimed to investigate the structural and functional changes in polyhydroxy alcohol-mediated curing on pork myofibrillar proteins (MP). The results obtained from total sulfhydryl groups, surface hydrophobicity, fluorescence and Raman spectroscopies, and solubility demonstrated that the polyhydroxy alcohols (especially xylitol) significantly modified the MP tertiary structure, making this structure more hydrophobic and tighter. However, no significant differences were detected in the secondary structure.

Complete Mitochondrial Genome of (Diptera: Piophilidae): Genome Description and Phylogenetic Implications.

is a flesh-feeding Diptera insect that adversely affects foodstuffs, such as dry-cured ham and cheese, and decaying human and animal carcasses. However, the unknown mitochondrial genome of can provide information on its genetic structure and phylogenetic position, which is of great significance to the research on its prevention and control. Therefore, we sequenced, annotated, and analyzed the previously unknown complete mitochondrial genome of .

Simulation Study of Xylitol-Mediated Effect on NaCl Diffusion Behavior in Cured Pork Tenderloin.

Polyhydroxy alcohol-mediated curing has great potential for producing low-salt cured meat products. This study investigated the mass transfer kinetics and the one-way diffusion simulation of sodium chloride (NaCl) during the curing process. Furthermore, Fick's second law determined the NaCl diffusion coefficient (De) of xylitol-mediated cured pork tenderloin.

NIR-II Light-Activated Gold Nanorods for Synergistic Thermodynamic and Photothermal Therapy of Tumor.

There are tricky challenges in tumor therapy due to the hypoxic tumor microenvironment, inevitably inhibiting the treatment efficacy of the traditional photodynamic therapy (PDT), radiation therapy (RT), and sonodynamic therapy (SDT). Herein, to overcome tumor hypoxia limitation, we constructed a near-infrared II (NIR-II) light-triggered thermodynamic therapy (TDT) nanoplatform of Au@mSiO-AIPH@PCM/PEG (ASAPP) by integrating the Au nanorods (Au NRs) and thermally activated alkyl free radical-releasing molecules (AIPH). Au NRs@mSiO was used as a photothermally responsive material and AIPH carrier, and the hot-melt phase-change material (PCM) was used as a capping agent to prevent leakage of AIPH during blood circulation.

NIR-II Responsive Upconversion Nanoprobe with Simultaneously Enhanced Single-Band Red Luminescence and Phase/Size Control for Bioimaging and Photodynamic Therapy.

Lanthanide based upconversion (UC) nanoprobes have emerged as promising agents for biological applications. Extending the excitation light to the second near-infrared (NIR-II), instead of the traditional 980/808 nm light, and realizing NIR-II responsive single-band red UC emission is highly demanded for bioimaging application, which has not yet been explored. Here, a new type of NIR-II (1532 nm) light responsive UC nanoparticles (UCNPs) with enhanced single-band red UC emission and controllable phase and size is designed by introducing Er as sensitizer and utilizing Mn as energy manipulator.

Mechanism of polyhydroxy alcohol-mediated curing on moisture migration of minced pork tenderloin: On the basis of molecular docking.

This study investigated the mechanism of glycerol, xylitol, and sorbitol-mediated curing of cured minced pork tenderloin. The use of polyhydroxy alcohol during mediated curing significantly reduced the salt content (p < 0.01) and water activity (aw) of the cured pork tenderloin.

Recyclable Endogenous H S Activation of Self-Assembled Nanoprobe with Controllable Biodegradation for Synergistically Enhanced Colon Cancer-Specific Therapy.

Excessive production of hydrogen sulfide (H S) plays a crucial role in the progress of colon cancer. Construction of tumor-specific H S-activated smart nanoplatform with controllable biodegradation is of great significance for precise and sustainable treatment of colon cancer. Herein, an endogenous H S triggered Co-doped polyoxometalate (POM-Co) cluster with self-adjustable size, controlled biodegradation, and sustainable cyclic depletion of H S/glutathione (GSH) is designed for synergistic enhanced tumor-specific photothermal and chemodynamic therapy.

A HS-Triggered Dual-Modal Second Near-Infrared/Photoacoustic Intelligent Nanoprobe for Highly Specific Imaging of Colorectal Cancer.

An endogenous HS-triggered intelligent optical nanoprobe combining second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence with photoacoustic (PA) imaging can provide more comprehensive information to further improve the sensitivity and reliability of diagnosis for colorectal tumor, which is rarely explored. Herein, an endogenous HS-triggered SiO@Ag nanoprobe was designed for dual-modal NIR-II/PA imaging of colorectal cancer. The designed dual-modal nanoprobe can be converted to SiO@AgS after biosynthesis via a sulfuration reaction with the over-expressed endogenous HS in the colorectal tumor.

Endogenous HS-Activated Orthogonal Second Near-Infrared Emissive Nanoprobe for Ratiometric Fluorescence Imaging of Metformin-Induced Liver Injury.

Metformin as a hypoglycemic drug for antidiabetic treatment has emerged as a multipotential drug for many disease treatments such as cognitive disorders, cancers, promoting weight loss. However, overdose uptake may upregulate the hepatic HS level, subsequently leading to serious liver injury and toxicity. Therefore, developing intelligent second near-infrared (NIR-II) emitting nanoprobes by using endogenous HS as a smart trigger for noninvasive highly specific monitoring of the metformin-induced hepatotoxicity is highly desirable, which is rarely explored.

Concomitant surgical atrial fibrillation ablation is safe and efficacious in patients undergoing double valve replacement - A cohort study.

Background: Current European Society of Cardiology Guidelines recommend concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation for all symptomatic patients undergoing other cardiac surgeries, but the safety and potential benefits of concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation at the time of double valve replacement (DVR: aortic and mitral valve replacement) remains unexamined.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 238 patients with AF who underwent DVR with or without concomitant surgical ablation (Ablation group, n = 113; Non-ablation group, n = 125) at a single institute from April 2006 to September 2011.

Results: There were no significant group differences in early postoperative mortality and morbidity, late survival, and freedom from major cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs).

Lipopolysaccharide impairs permeability of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells via Connexin40.

The endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pulmonary endothelial barrier disruption is a key pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying LPS-impaired permeability of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) are not fully understood. Gap junctions, particularly Connexin40 (Cx40), are necessary for the maintenance of normal vascular function.

[Protective effects of high-dose ulinastatin on vital organs in patients receiving total arch replacement for type A aortic dissection].

Objective: To investigate the protective effects of high-dose ulinastatin on the vital organs in patients undergoing total arch replacement for type A aortic dissection.

Methods: Between September 2014 and March 2016, 66 patients with type A aortic dissection underwent total arch replacement at our center. Thirty-six of the patients received ulinastatin treatment at 300 000 U/8 h from admission to 3 days postoperatively and at 300 000 U/2 h during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (UTI group), and the other 30 patients did not receive perioperative ulinastatin treatment (control group).

Inhibitory effects of resveratrol on foam cell formation are mediated through monocyte chemotactic protein-1 and lipid metabolism-related proteins.

Resveratrol has been shown to exert anti-atherosclerotic effects. 5' AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) play key roles in foam cell formation, which is considered as the initiation of atherosclerosis. Thus, in this study, we investigated whether resveratrol inhibits foam cell formation by regulating lipid accumulation and inflammation.