IRW, an antihypertensive peptide derived from ovotransferrin, has been shown to lower blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) by upregulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). ACE2 is cardioprotective and a well-documented inhibitor of apoptosis. This study aims to investigate the anti-apoptotic effects of IRW and its underlying mechanism in SHRs' vasculature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to improve the mechanical properties and water resistance of calcined gypsum from phosphogypsum (CGP) by incorporating organic additives and inorganic admixtures. The effects of the dosage of these additives-including kaolin, nano-SiO, polycarboxylic acid superplasticizer, and sodium methyl silicate-on the properties (flexural strength, compressive strength, water absorption, and softening coefficient) of CGP composites (CGPCs) were investigated. A high water resistance of the CGPCs was achieved using nano-SiO and sodium methyl silicate modification, superplasticizer addition, and the partial replacement of gypsum with mineral admixtures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To investigate the protective effect of catalpol against triptolide-induced liver injury and explore its mechanism to test the theory for detoxification.
Methods: C57BL/6J mice were randomized into blank control group, catalpol group, triptolide group and triptolide+catalpol group. After 13 days of treatment with the agents by gavage, the mice were examined for liver tissue pathology, liver function, hepatocyte subcellular structure, lipid peroxidation, ferrous ion deposition and expressions of ferroptosis-related proteins in the liver.
In the context of environmental deterioration and people's growing environmental protection awareness, governments or regions have put forward corresponding carbon emission reduction policies. Among them, the carbon trading mechanism, as an effective means to promote enterprises to implement emission reduction measures, plays a crucial role in regulating enterprise behavior and promoting social sustainable development. Since various industries and sectors support each other in social and economic development, it is more reasonable to study the carbon emission reduction optimization decisions of society and enterprises from the perspective of the supply chain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to investigate histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) modifies the heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) and heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) affect the levels of pathological markers such as Aβ oligomers (Aβo) and Tau phosphorylation (p-Tau) in APP/PS1 double transgenic mice hippocampal tissues or HT22 neurons as well as the changes in cognitive behavioral functions of mice. (1) APP/PS1 transgenic mice (6 months old, 25 ~ 30 g) were randomly assigned to 5 experimental groups, C57BL/6J mice (6 months old, 25 ~ 30 g) were used as 4 control groups, with 8 mice in each group. All mice underwent intracerebroventricular (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we synthesized two new two-dimensional (2D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs), COF-TA and COF-DP, by combining 4-connected -symmetric and 2-connected non-centrosymmetric -symmetric building blocks. Unlike the typical sql topology, these COFs exhibit an unconventional topology characterized by a favorable anti-parallel stacking arrangement, which results in a lower energy configuration. Notably, COF-DP, with its unique D-A-D structural motif and photosensitive properties, demonstrates a narrow band gap and excellent photothermal conversion capabilities, making it a promising material for photothermal imaging applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: (Turcz.) Baill. () is a Traditional Chinese medicinal herb that can be used both for medicinal purposes and as a food ingredient due to its beneficial properties, and it is enriched with a wide of natural plant nutrients, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, lignans, triterpenes, organic acids, and sugars.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFScientific experimental racks are an indispensable supporter in space stations for experiments with regard to meeting different temperature and humidity requirements. The diversity of experiments brings enormous challenges to the thermal control system of racks. This paper presents an indirect coupling thermal control single-phase fluid loop system for scientific experimental racks, along with fuzzy incremental control strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethyl 5-N-acetyl-7-O-acetyl-4-azido-2,3-didehydro-2,4-dideoxy-neuraminic acid (4azido-Neu2en5,7 Ac(2)1Me) was synthesized regioselectively starting from 4azido-Neu2en5Ac1Me in high yield. The transformation of 4azido-Neu2en5,7Ac(2)1Me to the corresponding thermodynamically stable 4azido-Neu2en5,9Ac(2)1Me via intramolecular acetyl migration was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The proposed rearrangement mechanism is discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMol-ecules of the title compound, C(10)H(12)FNO(3), are nearly planar considering all non-H atoms with a mean deviation of 0.0288 Å. Mol-ecules are linked through inter-molecular N-H⋯O and N-H⋯F hydrogen bonds.
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