Malachite green in environmental samples: Updates on sources, fates, distribution and removal techniques.

Malachite green (MG) is a synthetic triphenylmethane dye originally employed as an industrial colorant in textile, paper, and leather industries. Its subsequent application in aquaculture was driven by its demonstrated antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. However, substantial evidence has revealed its high toxicity, including carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic effects, posing severe threats to both ecological systems and human health, leading to strict regulations or outright bans in numerous countries.

Phenoxycarboxylic acid herbicides in environment: Recent updates on pretreatment and analysis methods.

Phenoxycarboxylic acid herbicides (PCAs), including 2,4-D and MCPA, are recognized as auxin herbicides renowned for their proficient management of grass weeds. However, the extended environmental longevity of PCAs presents ecological concerns and potential health risks. Therefore, the assessment of PCAs in environmental samples is of paramount significance.

Polo-like kinase 1 drives hypoxia-induced renal fibrosis via PTEN/PGK1-mediated glycolytic activation.

Renal fibrosis represents the common terminal pathological alteration in various chronic kidney diseases (CKD), with hypoxia driving its progression through aberrant activation of glycolysis. This study innovatively elucidates the molecular mechanism by which polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) drives hypoxia-associated renal fibrosis through activating glycolysis. In mouse models of ischemia-reperfusion injury and hypoxia-treated HK-2 cell models, PLK1 expression was upregulated and correlated with extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition.

Circular RNA circDhx32 promotes cardiac inflammatory responses in mouse cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury via binding to FOXO1 competed with AdipoR1.

Ischaemic heart disease is an important cause of death in humans, and resupply of blood to damaged myocardium can exacerbate the risk of cardiac I/R injury. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play an important role in cardiovascular disease. In this study we investigated the regulatory role of circDhx32 in the progression of I/R injury.

Nephronectin (NPNT) is a Crucial Determinant of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Modulating Cellular Senescence via the ITGA3/YAP1 Signaling Axis.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a prototype of chronic, progressive, and fibrotic lung disease. While advancing age is recognized as the most significant risk factor for both the development and mortality associated with pulmonary fibrosis, precise mechanisms underlying this association remain elusive. Here, Nephronectin (NPNT) is identified as an antiaging molecule, a potential major regulator of the progression of pulmonary fibrosis.

A Review of Progress of Pretreatment and Analysis Methods for Insulinotropic Agents in Complex Matrices.

Insulinotropic agents are a common class of antihyperglycemic drugs. Insulinotropic agents mainly include glinides and sulfonylureas. Because it can reduce postprandial blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes, it has been widely used in clinical practice.

Progress of Pretreatment and Analysis Methods for Brucine and Strychnine: An Update Since 2013.

Brucine and strychnine, primary bioactive constituents in traditional Chinese medicine, are extensively utilized in healthcare products due to their pharmacological and biochemical properties, including the enhancement of blood circulation, alleviation of cancer-related pain, and their anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenesis effects. While brucine and strychnine possess indispensable pharmacological properties, they also pose serious toxicity and threats to human health. Consequently, it is imperative to develop reliable and sensitive methodologies for their pretreatment and quantification in various matrices.

KLX ameliorates liver cancer progression by mediating ZBP1 transcription and ubiquitination and increasing ZBP1-induced PANoptosis.

Liver cancer is a highly aggressive malignancy with poor survival rates. Current treatments, including liver transplantation, immunotherapy, and gene therapy, are often limited by late-stage diagnosis and significant side effects, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic agents. In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic potential of Kanglexin (KLX), a novel anthraquinone derivative, in the treatment of liver cancer.

Organelle interplay in cardiovascular diseases: Mechanisms, pathogenesis, and therapeutic perspectives.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of rising morbidity and mortality among humans worldwide; however, our approach to the pathogenesis, exploration, and management of CVDs still remains limited. As the heart consists of cardiomyocytes, cardiac fibroblasts, endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and several types of cells, different types of dysfunction in the interplay between organelles play an important damaging role, resulting in cardiac pathologies. The interplay between cellular organelles is intricate and vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis, as highlighted by multiple diseases linked to the dysfunction of both organelles.

A novel deacetylase inhibitor KLX suppresses liver fibrosis by deacetylating PPARγ through promoting ubiquitination-mediated HDAC1 degradation.

Liver fibrosis is a pathological response following liver injury induced by various etiologies. Herein, we present the therapeutic potential of a novel anthraquinone compound, kanglexin (KLX), in the treatment of liver fibrosis. We observed significant suppression of the inflammatory response and extracellular matrix deposition in mice with liver fibrosis induced by CCL, by bile duct ligation, and by a methionine-choline-deficient diet.

Trends in extraction and purification methods of Lignans in plant-derived foods.

Lignans are widely used as dietary supplements within health foods. However, excess addition of lignans can induce adverse reactions, therefore, it is necessary to develop rapid, effective, economical, and environmentally friendly extraction and purification methods to enhance lignan extraction efficiency. Recently, the advancement of sample pretreatment has been primarily directed towards the application of novel extraction solvents (e.

Triazoles in the environment: An update on occurrence, fate, health hazards, and removal techniques.

The triazole fungicides are widely utilized in agriculture and have the potential to leach into surface water from agricultural fields, resulting in significant environmental contamination. Prolonged exposure to triazole fungicides may pose potential risks to human health. Therefore, it is imperative to develop rapid, cost-effective, and efficient methods for the removal of triazoles in order to mitigate their detrimental impact on both the environment and human health.

Construction and initial validations of the major decision-making self-efficacy scale (MDMSES) for Chinese high school students.

Background: Major decision-making self-efficacy (MDMSE) is an important indicator of students' ability to make effective decisions in specialty selection. It has implications for students' personal growth and career counselling interventions. While the previous MDMSES has been widely used in the context of China's New College Entrance Examination reform, the increased choice of majors and advancement of career planning necessitate a new scale to assess high school students' MDMSE levels.

Trends in pretreatment and determination methods for furfurals in foods: Update since 2017.

Background: Furfurals, key derivatives of Maillard reactions commonly found in everyday foods, have been identified as having significant toxic effects on human health. Excessive intake of furfurals can lead symptoms such as weight loss, poor nutrient metabolism which followed by disease occurrence. The severe carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and genotoxicity of furfurals were well recognized recently.

Dedicator of cytokinesis protein 2 activates the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in renal fibrosis through the Rac1/PI3K/AKT pathway.

Renal fibrosis is the most important feature of the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays an important role in renal fibrosis. Dedicator of cytokinesis protein 2 (Dock2) is involved in the immune system and the development of a variety of fibrotic diseases. However, its specific role in renal fibrosis remains unclear.

Adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles alleviate renal fibrosis by reducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition via the FOXS1/Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Background: Adipose mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) exert beneficial effects on kidney disease through a paracrine mechanism. However, the specific molecular mechanisms by which ADSCs treat renal fibrosis are not yet fully understood. Therefore, it is crucial to clarify the therapeutic effects of ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles (ADSC-EVs) on the progression of renal fibrosis and their underlying mechanisms.

Covalent triazine based organic polymers modified ionization source for rapid and sensitive analysis of phytoestrogens.

The monitoring of phytoestrogen levels in food is essential for ensuring food safety; however, the low concentrations and complex matrices pose significant technical challenges. In this study, covalent triazine based organic polymers (TCOPs) was innovatively synthesized in situ on the surface of a steel substrate (TCOPs-S). These novel TCOPs-S were utilized as adsorbents for solid-phase microextraction and ionization sources in ambient mass spectrometry, enabling the rapid detection of phytoestrogens.

Anti-b diminishes hyperlipidaemia and hepatic steatosis in hamsters and mice by suppressing the mTOR/PPARγ and mTOR/SREBP1 signalling pathways.

Background And Purpose: As a chronic metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidaemia is manifested as aberrantly elevated cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) levels, primarily attributed to disorders in lipid metabolism. Despite the promising outlook for hyperlipidaemia treatment, the need persists for the development of lipid-lowering agents with heightened efficiency and minimal toxicity. This investigation aims to elucidate the lipid-lowering effects and potential pharmacodynamic mechanisms of Anti-b, a novel low MW compound.

Phytosterols in Plant-Derived Foods: Recent Updates in Extraction and Analysis Methods.

The physiological and officinal functions of phytosterols are of great significance, and recent dietary guidelines have underscored the significance of incorporating them into a balanced diet. Furthermore, it exhibits inhibitory effects on tumor growth, stimulates cellular immunity, possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the role of phytosterols in public health, it is crucial to establish simple, rapid, eco-conscious, efficient, and highly sensitive techniques for their extraction and determination across various matrices.

Chlorophenols in environment: Recent updates on pretreatment and analysis methods.

Chlorophenols (CPs) are widely used in industries such as petrochemicals, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, synthetic dyes and wood preservatives. However, owing to the improper discharge and disposal, they have become major contaminants that are ubiquitously distributed in water, soil, and sewage sediments, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. Consequently, accurate, sensitive and effective pretreatment and analysis methods for CPs are urgently required and have been actively explored in recent years.

Triazoles in the environment: An update on sample pretreatment and analysis methods.

Triazoles, due to their high bactericidal performance, have been widely used in the agricultural, clinical, and chemical industry. However, triazoles have been proven to cause endocrine-toxic and organ impairment in humans as a potentially toxic substance. Besides, because of the improper use and difficulty of degradation, triazoles pesticide residues left in the environment could pose a threat to the environment.

Core-shell magnetic covalent organic polymer nanocomposites as an adsorbent for the extraction of flavonoids.

A novel 3D magnetic nanocomposite material based on covalent organic polymers was successfully synthesized and utilized as an efficient sorbent for magnetic solid-phase extraction. It exhibited a regular core-shell structure, large specific surface area, superior stability, and paramagnetism. To evaluate its extraction efficiency, six flavonoids were tested, demonstrating maximum adsorption capacities ranging from 90 to 218 mg/g.

The resistance to anoikis, mediated by Spp1, and the evasion of immune surveillance facilitate the invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Anoikis-Related Genes (ARGs) lead to the organism manifesting resistance to anoikis and are associated with unfavorable prognostic outcomes across various malignancies.Therefore, it is crucial to identify the pivotal target genes related to anoikis in HCC .We found that ARGs were significantly correlated with prognosis and immune responses in HCC.

Rhodamine and related substances in food: Recent updates on pretreatment and analysis methods.

Rhodamine, a colorant prohibited in various consumer products due to its demonstrated carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic properties, necessitates the development of a straightforward, efficient, sensitive, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective analytical method. This review provides an overview of recent advancements in the pretreatment and determination techniques for rhodamine across diverse sample matrices since 2017. Sample preparation methods encompass both commonly used pretreatment techniques such as filtration, centrifugation, solvent extraction, and cloud point extraction, as well as innovative approaches including solid phase extraction, dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, hollow fiber liquid phase microextraction, magnetic solid phase extraction, and matrix solid phase dispersion.