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Li L, Fu X, Xu X, Wei D, Guan Y. Preparation and characterization of diphenyl silicone rubber/microfiber glass wool composite thermal control films. RSC Adv 2023; 13:15401-15409. [PMID: 37223418 PMCID: PMC10201393 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02118a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Innovative research on the development of thermal control films for spacecraft surfaces is presented. A hydroxy-terminated random copolymer of dimethylsiloxane-diphenylsiloxane (PPDMS) was prepared from hydroxy silicone oil and diphenylsilylene glycol by a condensation reaction, and then liquid diphenyl silicone rubber base material (denoted as PSR) was obtained by adding hydrophobic silica. Microfiber glass wool (MGW) with a fiber diameter of ∼3 μm was added to the liquid PSR base material, which upon solidifying at room temperature, formed a 100 μm thick PSR/MGW composite film. The infrared radiation properties, solar absorption, thermal conductivity, and thermal dimensional stability of the film were evaluated. Moreover, the dispersion of the MGW in the rubber matrix was confirmed by optical microscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscopy. The PSR/MGW films exhibited a glass transition temperature of -106 °C, thermal decomposition temperature exceeding 410 °C, and low α/ε values. The homogeneous distribution of MGW in the PSR thin film resulted in a notable reduction in its linear expansion coefficient, as well as its thermal diffusion coefficient. Consequently, it exhibited a significant capacity for thermal insulation and retention. For the sample with 5 wt% of MGW, the linear expansion coefficient and thermal diffusion coefficient at 200 °C were reduced to 0.53% and 2.703 mm s-2, respectively. Thus, the PSR/MGW composite film has good heat-resistance stability and low-temperature endurance, along with low α/ε values and excellent dimensional stability. Additionally, it facilitates effective thermal insulation and temperature control, and can be an ideal material for thermal control coatings on spacecraft surfaces.
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- Lin Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering Shanghai 201109 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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Chen X, Tan L, Cheng S, Liu Y, Zhu M. In situ liquid cell SEM observation of dynamic processes of Au nanoparticles. Microsc Res Tech 2023. [PMID: 37078746 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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In situ liquid cell electron microscopy (LC-EM) is a powerful platform for real time nanoscale imaging of liquid systems. In situ liquid cell scanning electron microscopy (LC-SEM) as a relatively low cost and potentially more convenient characterization method, has not been as widely used as compared to in situ liquid cell transmission electron microscopy (LC-TEM). This paper reports a real time high resolution and comprehensive characterization of Au nanoparticles (NPs) and nanoparticle clusters (NPCs), which are surface-decorated with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), in an oleic acid (OA) emulsion system with LC-SEM. Single NP resolution images are routinely collected with both secondary electron (SE) and backscattered electron (BSE) imaging modes, with different SEM systems. Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) mapping data clearly demonstrates the single particle level chemical element distributions, particle stacking structure, as well as the preferred distribution of OA molecules on the Au particle surfaces. Moreover, both liquid droplet growth and particle motions are observed with LC-SEM, among which, ways for faster tracking the single particle level dynamic motion behavior of Au NPs and NPCs are explored. We expect that our work will bring new insight of high resolution and fast analysis in a broad range of materials in liquid with LC-SEM.
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- Xin Chen
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- R&D Department, Lisiyi Instrument & Equipment Co., Ltd., Shaoxing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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You Y, Zheng A, Wei D, Xu X, Guan Y, Chen J. Improving the thermal stability of poly[methyl(trifluoropropyl)siloxane] by introducing diphenylsiloxane units. RSC Adv 2023; 13:11424-11431. [PMID: 37063741 PMCID: PMC10091098 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01285a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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A series of poly(methyl(trifluoropropyl)-diphenyl siloxane) (P(MTFPS-co-DPS)) was synthesized by polycondensation of diphenylsilanediol and methyltrifluoropropylsiloxanediol. Their chemical structures were investigated by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The effect of diphenylsiloxane (DPS) units on the thermal stability of poly[methyl(trifluoropropyl)siloxane] (PMTFPS) was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), isothermal degradation tests, and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GCMS). The results showed that the thermal stability of PMTFPS improved with the introduction of DPS units into the chain. In particular, the temperature for 5% mass loss in PMTFPS increased by 72 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere. In addition, the mechanism by which the DPS units improve the thermal stability of PMTFPS was also investigated.
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- Yang You
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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Liu Y, Sun Q, Abuduxukuer K, Hou Y, Wei J, Liu H, Luo J, Gao G, Zhou Y. Is there a correlation between sensory impairments and social isolation in middle-aged and older Chinese population? Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from a nationally representative survey. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1098109. [PMID: 37050954 PMCID: PMC10084511 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1098109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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PurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sensory impairments (SIs) including single vision impairment (SVI), single hearing impairment (SHI), and dual sensory impairments (DSI) with social isolation in the middle-aged and older Chinese population.MethodsData were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS). In total, 11,674 Chinese older adults aged over 45 were included at baseline 2011, and 6,859 participants who accomplished all four interviews from 2011 to 2018 were adapted for longitudinal analyses. Sensory status and social isolation measurements including social disconnectedness and self-perceived loneliness were collected. Assessment of social disconnectedness included the number of types of social activities in which they participated and the frequency of such participation. Loneliness referred to the subjective perception of loneliness. Other covariates included socio-demographic characteristics, medical conditions, and lifestyle-related factors. The impacts of baseline sensory status on social disconnectedness and loneliness were assessed using univariate and multivariate generalized linear models. A generalized linear model with generalized estimation equations (GEE) was used to assess the association between time-varying sensory statuses with social disconnectedness or loneliness over 8 years after being adjusted with multi-confounding factors.ResultsParticipants with SIs had significantly higher levels of social disconnectedness and self-perceived loneliness, compared to those who were free of SI. All kinds of SIs were significantly associated with loneliness according to both cross-sectional and longitudinal data. The correlations between DSI and social disconnectedness or loneliness at baseline and over 8 years were also noticed. SHI was found to be significantly associated with both frequency and types of social activities according to cross-sectional data and with the frequency of social activity participation in longitudinal analysis. SVI was only associated with the types of social activities at baseline (all p-values < 0.05).ConclusionSensory impairments, especially dual sensory impairments, have explicitly detrimental effects on social isolation among the older Chinese population. Over time, single hearing impairment specifically jeopardizes their frequency rather than types of social activities participation.
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- Ye Liu
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Jianfeng Luo
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- Shanghai Jiading Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Guangfeng Gao
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Yifan Zhou
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Zhou Y, Lu Y, Liu Y, Hou Y, Qian X, Abuduxukuer K, Xiang M, Peng Q, Luo J. Sensory impairments and subjective well-being status in middle-aged and older Chinese population: Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of a nationally representative survey. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1099754. [PMID: 37006552 PMCID: PMC10064882 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1099754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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PurposeTo investigate the impacts of sensory impairments (SIs) including single vision impairment (SVI), single hearing impairment (SHI) and dual sensory impairment (DSI) on subjective wellbeing measurements including life expectancy (LE), life satisfaction (LS) and self-rated health (SRH) in middle-aged and older Chinese population.MethodsWe obtained data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS). In total, 9,293 Chinese middle-aged and older adults aging over 45 were included at baseline 2011 in this study, and 3,932 participants who accomplished all 4 interviews from 2011 to 2018 were adapted for longitudinal analyses. Sensory status and subjective wellbeing measurements were collected. Other covariates included socio-demographic characteristics, medical condition and lifestyle-related factors. The impacts of baseline sensory status on LE, LS and SRH were assessed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A linear regression analysis with generalized estimating equations (GEE) was used to assess the association between time-varying sensory statuses with LE, LS and SRH over 8 years after being adjusted with multi-confounding factors.ResultsParticipants with SIs had significantly lower level of LE, LS, and SRH, compared to those who were free of SI. All kinds of SIs were significantly associated with LE, LS, and SRH according to cross-sectional data. The correlations between SIs and LE or SRH over 8 years were also noticed. However, only SHI and DSI were found to be significantly associated with LS according to longitudinal data (all p values < 0.05).ConclusionSensory impairments had explicitly detrimental effects on subjective wellbeing status over time among middle-aged and older Chinese population.
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- Yifan Zhou
- Department of Ophthalmology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Office of Party and Government Affairs, Healthcare Services Center, Yichuan Street Community, Putuo, Shanghai, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Minhong Xiang
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Qing Peng
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety of Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jianfeng Luo
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Wang J, Chen Y, Guo X, Lin H, Richards M, Wang H, Chen X, Fu C. Impact of COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Precautions on Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among Children During the Post-pandemic in China: The Explanatory Value of Emotional Problems Among Caregivers. Front Psychol 2021; 12:712529. [PMID: 34721158 PMCID: PMC8548458 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.712529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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To investigate the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) among children during the COVID-19 post-pandemic in China; examine associations between COVID-19-related knowledge and precautions and problems in children, and explore the potential explanatory value of the mental health status of caregivers on any associations observed. Based on a cross-sectional design, caregivers of 6,017 children from 12 primary schools in Shanghai and Taizhou, China, were invited to complete an online survey from June 26 to July 6, 2020. EBPs of the children were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), while the emotional problems of caregivers were assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Structural equation modeling was employed to estimate the direct and indirect associations (explained by the emotional problems of caregivers) between COVID-19-related knowledge and precautions and the EBPs among children. The overall prevalence of EBPs in the sample was 12.5%, and 5.3% of them had a high or very high SDQ total difficulties score during the COVID-19 post-pandemic. After adjustment for covariates, higher COVID-19-related knowledge (β = -0.83; P < 0.001) and precautions (β = -0.80; P < 0.001) were significantly associated with lower SDQ total difficulties score among children. There was an explanatory effect of emotional problems of caregivers on the aforementioned associations, which explained 31% and 41% of the total effect, respectively. Higher levels of knowledge and precautions of COVID-19 were associated with lower EBPs among children, and the relationship was partially explained by the emotional problems in caregivers. It may be beneficial to improve pandemic-related prevention education and adopt psychological interventions toward the emotional status of caregivers for the psychological health of children.
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- Jingyi Wang
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Songjiang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Taizhou City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Taizhou, China
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Taizhou City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Taizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Liu X, Yang Y, Ling Y, Zhou Y. In situ embedding dual-Fe nanoparticles in synchronously generated carbon for the synergistic integration of magnetic resonance imaging and drug delivery. Nanoscale Adv 2020; 2:5296-5304. [PMID: 36132027 PMCID: PMC9417305 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00714e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In situ incorporating versatile magnetic iron nanoparticles into ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) by means of synthetic methodology for functional integration is a great challenge. Inspired by the phenomenon of uniovular twins in nature, a homometallic [Fe9(μ3-O)4(O3PPh)3(O2CCMe3)13] ({Fe9P3}) cluster was synthesized and used as the ovulum to in situ produce dual-Fe nanoparticle (γ-Fe2O3 and Fe(PO3)3)-functionalized OMC (dual-Fe/OMC). In vitro magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies showed a longitudinal relaxation (r 1) and transverse relaxation (r 2) of 9.74 and 26.59 mM-1 s-1 with a r 2/r 1 ratio of 2.73 at 0.5 T. The MRI performances were further examined by mouse model with a subcutaneous HeLa tumor. In addition, the low cytotoxicity, considerable loading capacity and delivery of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) were also studied in vitro. These results demonstrate the feasibility of the concept of uniovular twins in the one-pot preparation of dual-Fe/OMC for functional integration.
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- Hui Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai 200032 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
- Zhuhai Fudan Innovation Institute Zhuhai Guangdong 519000 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
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A comparative study of the corrosion resistance of CoCr and NiCr alloys in artificial saliva (AS) containing tryptic soy broth (Solution 1) and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) species (Solution 2) was performed by electrochemical methods, including open circuit potential measurements, impedance spectroscopy, and potentiodynamic polarization. The adherence of S. mutans to the NiCr and CoCr alloy surfaces immersed in Solution 2 for 24 h was verified by scanning electron microscopy, while the results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy confirmed the importance of biofilm formation for the corrosion process. The R(QR) equivalent circuit was successfully used to fit the data obtained for the AS mixture without S. mutans, while the R(Q(R(QR))) circuit was found to be more suitable for describing the biofilm properties after treatment with the AS containing S. mutans species. In addition, a negative shift of the open circuit potential with immersion time was observed for all samples regardless of the solution type. Both alloys exhibited higher charge transfer resistance after treatment with Solution 2, and lower corrosion current densities were detected for all samples in the presence of S. mutans. The obtained results suggest that the biofilm formation observed after 24 h of exposure to S. mutans bacteria might enhance the corrosion resistance of the studied samples by creating physical barriers that prevented oxygen interactions with the metal surfaces.
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- Chunhui Lu
- Yongjia Clinic, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Stomatology Special Consultation Clinic, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Special Consultation Clinic, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Yongjia Clinic, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Wu Y, Zhao D, Zhuang J, Zhang F, Xu C. Caspase-8 and Caspase-9 Functioned Differently at Different Stages of the Cyclic Stretch-Induced Apoptosis in Human Periodontal Ligament Cells. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0168268. [PMID: 27942018 PMCID: PMC5152893 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Human periodontal ligament (PDL) cells underwent apoptosis after mechanical stretch loading. However, the exact signalling pathway remains unknown. This study aimed to elucidate how the apoptotic caspases functioned in the cyclic stretch-induced apoptosis in human PDL cells. Materials and Methods In the present study, 20% cyclic stretch was selected to load the cells for 6 or 24 h. The following parameters were analyzed: apoptotic rates, the protein levels of caspase-3, -7, -8 and -9 and the activities of caspase-8 and -9. Subsequently, the influences of caspase-8 and caspase-9 inhibitors on the apoptotic rate and the protein level of the activated caspase-3 were assessed as well. Results The apoptotic rates increased in response to cyclic stretch, but the cells entered different apoptotic stages after 6 and 24 h stretches. Caspase-3, -7, -8 and -9 were all activated after stretch loading. The stretch-induced apoptosis and the protein level of the activated caspase-3 were inhibited after inhibiting both caspase-8 and caspase-9 in both 6 and 24 h stretched cells and after inhibiting caspase-9 in 24 h stretched cells. Conclusion Caspase-8 and -9 functioned differently at different apoptotic stages in human PDL cells after cyclic stretch.
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- Yaqin Wu
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Xu X, Zhao Y, Lu H, Fu C, Li X, Jiang L, Li S. G4-Tetra DNA Duplex Induce Lung Cancer Cell Apoptosis in A549 Cells. Nanoscale Res Lett 2016; 11:437. [PMID: 27696321 PMCID: PMC5045452 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-016-1652-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The specific DNA is typically impermeable to the plasma membrane due to its natural characters, but DNA tetra structures (DTNs) can be readily uptake by cells in the absence of transfection agents, providing a new strategy to deliver DNA drugs. In this research, the delivery efficiency of tetrahedral DNA nanostructures was measured on adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial (A549) cells via delivering AS1411 (G4). The DNA tetra-AS1411 complex was rapidly and abundantly uptake by A549 cells, and the induced apoptosis was enhanced. Furthermore, biodistribution in mouse proved the rapid clearance from non-targeted organs in vivo. This study improved the understanding of potential function in DNA-based drug delivery and proved that DTNs-AS1411 could be potentially useful for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Xiaobo Xu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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