Organic donor-acceptor cocrystals of π-conjugated molecues have shown diverse applications in materials science. However,most cocrystals exist in neutral forms dominated by π-π interactions, while the ionic congene...
Organic donor-acceptor cocrystals of π-conjugated molecues have shown diverse applications in materials science. However,most cocrystals exist in neutral forms dominated by π-π interactions, while the ionic congeners and corresponding properties are rarely studied due to difficulties in harnessing the degree of charge transfer. Herein, we report cocrystals of axially N-embedded quasi-carbon nanohoops(DPP-D and DPP-T) with electron deficient guests. By modulating the electron affinity of the acceptor guests, the electronic structures of the complexes can be tuned from neutral to ionic states. Specifically, DPP-D interacts with TCNB molecules to form neutral superstructures via intermolecular π-π interactions, giving rise to a deep-red emission in the solid state. In contrast, an ionic complex showing near-infrared region absorptions and paramagnetic character on account of strong charge-transfer interactions is generated when DDQ molecules are involved. Their unique properties can be explained by different degrees of charge transfer and assembly modes, which have clearly been manifested by crystal structures and theoretical calculations. Our studies provide rare examples of π-conjugated macrocycle-based donor-acceptor cocrystals in both neutral and ionic forms, and give insight to the design of multicomponent carbon nanomaterials.
Epigenetic dysregulation is prevalent in human cancers, affecting gene expression and metabolic patterns to meet the demands of malignant evolution and abnormal epigenetic processes, and resulting in a protumor immune...
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Epigenetic dysregulation is prevalent in human cancers, affecting gene expression and metabolic patterns to meet the demands of malignant evolution and abnormal epigenetic processes, and resulting in a protumor immune microenvironment. Tumors require a steady supply of methionine for maintaining epigenetic flexibility, which is the only exogenous precursor of methyl donor S-adenosylmethionine for methylation, crucial for their resistance to therapies and survival in a nutrient-deficient microenvironment. Thus, tumor cells upregulate the Lat4 transporter to compete and deprive methionine in the microenvironment, sustaining their malignant phenotypes and also impairing immune cell functions. Addressing this methionine addiction is the key to overcoming drug resistance and improving immune response. Despite the challenge of lacking specific Lat4 inhibitors, an oxaliplatin prodrug crosslinked fluorinated polycation/anti-Lat4 small interfering RNA complex nanoregulator (AS-F-NP) has been designed and developed here. This nanoregulator restricted the greedy methionine uptake of tumor cells by knocking down Lat4, which in turn inhibited the malignant evolution of the tumor while restoring the viability and function of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
The growth and development of duck skeletal muscle significantly affect duck meat production, making it essential to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying these processes. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) and microRN...
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The growth and development of duck skeletal muscle significantly affect duck meat production, making it essential to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying these processes. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) are identified in many species and play essential roles in the regulation of myogenic processes;however, research on circRNAs and miRNAs involved in the duck skeletal muscle development is limited. In prior whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing study, we identified differential expression of miR-22-5p and the novel circular RNA circFBLN2, which arises from the second exon of the FBLN2 gene, in duck primary myoblasts (DPMs). In this study, we confirmed the circular structure of circFBLN2 and explored its expression patterns and functional implications in myogenesis. To elucidate the function of circFBLN2 in the myogenic processes of duck, we conducted experiments involving both the silencing and overexpression of circFBLN2 in DPMs. Our findings indicated that circFBLN2 inhibits DPM proliferation while promoting their differentiation. Conversely, when miR-22-5p was silenced and overexpressed, it exhibited opposing effects by promoting the proliferation of DPMs and inhibiting their differentiation. These results suggest a complex dynamic interplay between circFBLN2 and miR-22-5p in the regulation of DPMs proliferation and differentiation. Additionally, our results revealed that both circFBLN2 and myocyte enhancer factor 2 C (MEF2C) act as sponges for miR-22-5p, as demonstrated by binding predictions and dual-luciferase reporter assays. These results offer novel perspectives on the regulatory pathways underlying the duck embryonic skeletal muscle development, underscoring the pivotal function of circFBLN2 in the regulation of miR-22-5p expression. This research deepens our comprehension of the molecular underpinnings of avian myogenesis, potentially paving the way for more effective approaches to bolster growth and development of livestock.
Abiotic stresses, including cold and drought, negatively affect maize (Zea mays L.) seed field emergence and later yield and quality. In order to reveal the molecular mechanism of maize seed resistance to abiotic stre...
Abiotic stresses, including cold and drought, negatively affect maize (Zea mays L.) seed field emergence and later yield and quality. In order to reveal the molecular mechanism of maize seed resistance to abiotic stress at seed germination, the global transcriptome of high- vigour variety Zhongdi175 exposed to cold- and drought- stress was analyzed by RNA-seq. In the comparison between the control and different stressed sample, 12,299 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were detected, of which 9605 and 7837 DEGs were identified under cold- and drought- stress, respectively. Functional annotation analysis suggested that stress response mediated by the pathways involving ribosome, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, among others. Of the obtained DEGs (12,299), 5,143 genes are common to cold- and drought- stress, at least 2248 TFs in 56 TF families were identified that are involved in cold and/or drought treatments during seed germination, including bHLH, NAC, MYB and WRKY families, which suggested that common mechanisms may be originated during maize seed germination in response to different abiotic stresses. This study will provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanism of response to abiotic stress during maize seed germination, and could be useful for cultivar improvement and breeding of high vigour maize cultivars.
BackgroundModifiable factors affect cancer's survival but literature did not differentiate prior to versus after cancer diagnosis. It is essential to provide references for the intervention prioritized at differen...
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BackgroundModifiable factors affect cancer's survival but literature did not differentiate prior to versus after cancer diagnosis. It is essential to provide references for the intervention prioritized at different *** this prospective cohort study, we analyzed national data from the UK Biobank, including 121,399 participants, to assess the association of modifiable factors with cancer-specific survival (CSS) in two independent cohorts: a pre-cancer cohort (n = 78,027) and a post-cancer cohort (n = 43,372). Additionally, a weighted standardized score was derived to evaluate the joint effects across different domains. Interactions between the six domains and age at diagnosis, sex, and cancer site were evaluated using likelihood ratio tests. Subgroup analyses were then performed for factors showing significant effect modification. Population-attributable fractions (PAF) of different domains on 5-year cancer-specific death were *** study comprehensively presented the differential patterns of modifiable factors' impact on CSS among pre-cancer and post-cancer cohorts, sexes and different cancer sites. In the pre-cancer cohort, CSS were predominantly attributable to smoking/alcohol consumption (PAF 92%) and daily activity (PAF 106%). Men exhibited a higher risk than women for dietary habits (HR:125 versus 118), daily activity (HR:150 versus 129) and living environment (HR:113 versus 103). The impact of modifiable factors, including daily activity, smoking/alcohol consumption, and physical measures, on CSS varied across different cancer sites. In the post-cancer cohort, 186% of 5-year cancer-specific deaths were attributable to unfavourable mental health. In subgroup analysis, the risk of CSS in the domain of smoking/alcohol consumption was higher in men than that in women (HR: 158 versus 134). The impact of modi
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