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Pavlov DI, Yu X, Ryadun AA, Samsonenko DG, Dorovatovskii PV, Lazarenko VA, Sun N, Sun Y, Fedin VP, Potapov AS. Multiresponsive luminescent metal-organic framework for cooking oil adulteration detection and gallium(III) sensing. Food Chem 2024; 445:138747. [PMID: 38387317 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138747] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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A new 3D metal-organic framework {[Cd16(tr2btd)10(dcdps)16(H2O)3(EtOH)]∙15DMF}n (MOF 1, tr2btd = 4,7-di(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)benzo-2,1,3-thiadiazole, H2dcdps = 4,4'-sulfonyldibenzoic acid) was obtained and its luminescent properties were studied. MOF 1 exhibited bright blue-green luminescence with a high quantum yield of 74 % and luminescence quenching response to a toxic natural polyphenol gossypol and luminescence enhancement response to some trivalent metal cations (Fe3+, Cr3+, Al3+ and Ga3+). The limit of gossypol detection was 0.20 µM and the determination was not interfered by the components of the cottonseed oil. The limit of detection of gallium(III) was 1.1 µM. It was demonstrated that MOF 1 may be used for distinguishing between the genuine sunflower oil and oil adulterated by crude cottonseed oil through qualitative luminescent and quantitative visual gossypol determination.
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- Dmitry I Pavlov
- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute", Kurchatov Square 1, Moscow 123182, Russia
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- National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute", Kurchatov Square 1, Moscow 123182, Russia
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Molecule-Based Chemistry of Liaoning Province, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang 110142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Molecule-Based Chemistry of Liaoning Province, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang 110142, China
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- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov Str., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
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Jiang F, Duan Y, Li Q, Li X, Li Y, Wang Y, Liu S, Liu M, Zhang C, Pan X. Insect chitosan/pullulan/ gallium photo-crosslinking hydrogels with multiple bioactivities promote MRSA-infected wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 334:122045. [PMID: 38553241 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122045] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other drug-resistant bacteria have become more common in recent years, which has made it extremely difficult to treat and heal many different kinds of wounds and caused enormous financial losses. Because of its unique "Trojan horse" function, Ga3+ has been recognized as a new possible candidate for inhibiting and eradicating drug-resistant bacteria. Furthermore, natural polysaccharide materials with outstanding biological characteristics, such as insect chitosan (CS) and pullulan (PUL), have attracted significant interest. In this study, we used quaternized-catechol chitosan (QDCS-PA), methacrylate-dialdehyde pullulan (DPUL-GMA), and gallium ion (Ga) to create a multi-crosslinked photo-enhanced hydrogel (Q-D/Ga/UV) with antimicrobial, hemostatic, self-healing, and injectable properties for promoting MRSA-infected wound healing. In vitro, the Q-D/Ga/UV hydrogels demonstrated good mechanical properties, antioxidant capabilities, biocompatibility, hemostatic properties, and antibacterial activity. The addition of gallium ions enhanced the hydrogels' mechanical properties, hemostatic capabilities, antibacterial activity, and ability to induce wound healing. Q-D/Ga/UV hydrogel significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis while also suppressing inflammation in a whole-skin wound model of MRSA-infected rats. In conclusion, Q-D/Ga/UV hydrogels demonstrate significant promise for healing wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria.
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- Fuchen Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong 637003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Vallès V, de Labastida MF, López J, Cortina JL. Selective recovery of boron, cobalt, gallium and germanium from seawater solar saltworks brines using N-methylglucamine sorbents: Column operation performance. Sci Total Environ 2024; 923:171438. [PMID: 38438050 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171438] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The European Union (EU) identified a list of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) crucial for its economy, aiming to find alternative sources. Seawater is a promising option as it contains almost all elements, although most at low concentrations. However, to the present, the CRMs' recovery from seawater is technically and economically unfeasible. Other alternatives to implement sea mining might be preferred, such as reverse osmosis brines or saltworks bitterns (after sodium chloride crystallisation). The CRMs' extraction in a selective way can be achieved using highly selective recovery processes, such as chelating sorbents. This study focuses on extracting Trace Elements (TEs) from solar saltworks brines, including boron, cobalt, gallium and germanium, using commercial N-methylglucamine sorbents (S108, CRB03, CRB05). The application of these sorbents has shown potential for boron recovery, but their selectivity for cobalt, gallium, and germanium requires further investigation. This research aims to assess these sorbents' kinetics and column mode performance for TEs recovery from synthetic bitterns. Boron and germanium were rapidly sorbed, reaching equilibrium (>90 %) within 1 h, except for S108, which took 2 h. In column mode, 20-25 pore volumes of bittern were treated to remove boron and germanium, but competition from other elements reduced treatment capacity. An acidic elution (1 M hydrochloric acid) allowed to elute them (>90 %), reaching concentration factors for germanium and boron of 35 and 11, respectively, while cobalt and gallium had less affinity for the sorbents. In addition, the experiments performed were fitted by a mass transfer model to determine the equilibrium constants and selectivities. Therefore, bittern mining has been proven as a secondary/alternative source to obtain CRMs, which can lead the EU to a position in which its dependence on other countries to obtain these raw materials would be decreased.
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- V Vallès
- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, C/Eduard Maristany 16, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; CETaqua, Carretera d'Esplugues, 75, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
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Piñera-Avellaneda D, Buxadera-Palomero J, Delint RC, Dalby MJ, Burgess KV, Ginebra MP, Rupérez E, Manero JM. Gallium and silver-doped titanium surfaces provide enhanced osteogenesis, reduce bone resorption and prevent bacterial infection in co-culture. Acta Biomater 2024:S1742-7061(24)00192-2. [PMID: 38621600 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.04.019] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Bacterial infection remains a significant problem associated with orthopaedic surgeries leading to surgical site infection (SSI). This unmet medical need can become an even greater complication when surgery is due to malignant bone tumor. In the present study, we evaluated in vitro titanium (Ti) implants subjected to gallium (Ga) and silver (Ag)-doped thermochemical treatment as strategy to prevent SSI and improve osteointegration in bone defects caused by diseases such as osteoporosis, bone tumor, or bone metastasis. Firstly, as Ga has been reported to be an osteoinductive and anti-resorptive agent, its performance in the mixture was proved by studying human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) and pre-osteoclasts (RAW264.7) behaviour. Then, the antibacterial potential provided by Ag was assessed by resembling "The Race for the Surface" between hMSC and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in two co-culture methods. Moreover, the presence of quorum sensing molecules in the co-culture was evaluated. The results highlighted the suitability of the mixture to induce osteodifferentiation and reduce osteoclastogenesis in vitro. Furthermore, the GaAg surface promoted strong survival rate and retained osteoinduction potential of hMSCs even after bacterial inoculation. Therefore, GaAg-modified titanium may be an ideal candidate to repair bone defects caused by excessive bone resorption, in addition to preventing SSI. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This article provides important insights into titanium for fractures caused by osteoporosis or bone metastases with high incidence in surgical site infection (SSI) because in this situation bacterial infection can become a major disaster. In order to solve this unmet medical need, we propose a titanium implant modified with gallium and silver to improve osteointegration, reduce bone resorption and avoid bacterial infection. For that aim, we study osteoblast and osteoclast behavior with the main novelty focused on the antibacterial evaluation. In this work, we recreate "the race for the surface" in long-term experiments and study bacterial virulence factors (quorum sensing). Therefore, we believe that our article could be of great interest, providing a great impact on future orthopedic applications.
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- David Piñera-Avellaneda
- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, UPC, EEBE, 08019, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08034, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, UPC, EEBE, 08019, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- EdinOmics, University of Edinburgh, Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF, UK
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, UPC, EEBE, 08019, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08034, Barcelona, Spain; Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, UPC, EEBE, 08019, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, UPC, EEBE, 08019, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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Rosa LD, Oliveira CB, Chaúque BJM, Grando TH, Gressler LT, Bottari N, Monteiro SG. Gallium maltolate, a promising low toxicity drug with curative effect on mice chronically infected with Trypanosoma evansi. Acta Trop 2024; 252:107148. [PMID: 38354996 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107148] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Trypanosoma evansi is a flagellate protozoan that infects a wide range of hosts, especially horses. Clinically, the infection is characterized by rapid weight loss, anemia and mobility disorders. This study evaluated the efficacy of treatment gallium maltolate (GaM) in rats infected with T. evansi in the acute and chronic phases of the disease and its influence on the enzyme and blood parameters. 48 animals (Rattus norvegicus) were divided into 8 groups (A-H) of 6 animals each, namely: A: (negative control) uninfected; B: acutely infected positive control; C: chronically infected positive control; D: acutely infected, treated with GaM for 7 days post infection (p.i.); E: acutely infected treated with GaM for 3 days before infection (b.i) and 7 days p.i.; F: chronically infected, treated with GaM for 7 days p.i.; G: chronically infected, treated with GaM for 3 days b.i. and 7 days p.i.; and H: uninfected treated with GaM for 10 days. Acute infected animals (B, D and E) had a progressive increase in parasitemia and were died or euthanized before completing treatment days (5th days p.i.) as they had high parasitemia (over 100 field trypanosomes in the blood smear). Thus, it can be concluded that GaM was not effective against an acute infection. In untreated chronically infected animals (C) the parasitemia also increased progressively and they were euthanized on the 7th day p.i.. The chronically infected and treated animals (F and G) showed low parasitemia and after treatment became negative, showing no trypanosomes in the bloodstream until the 50th day of the experiment. Thus, we conclude that GaM was effective against chronic infections. In uninfected and treated animals (H) hematological, biochemical and enzymatic parameters had no significant changes when compared to the negative control group (A) demonstrating the low toxicity of GaM.
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- Luciana Dalla Rosa
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro, 2600 - Santa Cecília, Building 21116, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro, 2600 - Santa Cecília, Building 21116, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, UFRGS, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Center of Studies in Science and Technology (NECET), Biology Course, Universidade Rovuma, Niassa Branch, Lichinga, Mozambique
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Murray TS, Stanley G, Koff JL. Novel Approaches to Multidrug-Resistant Infections in Cystic Fibrosis. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2024; 38:149-162. [PMID: 38280761 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.12.002] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) often develop respiratory tract infections with pathogenic multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and a variety of gram-negative organisms that include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Burkholderia sp., Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Despite the introduction of new therapies to address underlying cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction, MDRO infections remain a problem and novel antimicrobial interventions are still needed. Therapeutic approaches include improving the efficacy of existing drugs by adjusting the dose based on differences in CF patient pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, the development of inhaled formulations to reduce systemic adverse events, and the use of newer beta-lactam/beta-lactamase combinations. Alternative innovative therapeutic approaches include the use of gallium and bacteriophages to treat MDRO pulmonary infections including those with extreme antibiotic resistance. However, additional clinical trials are required to determine the optimal dosing and efficacy of these different strategies and to identify patients with CF most likely to benefit from these new treatment options.
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- Thomas S Murray
- Department of Pediatrics, Section Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208064, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520-8064, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208057, 300 Cedar Street TAC-441 South, New Haven, CT 06520-8057, USA; Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program; Yale University Center for Phage Biology & Therapy.
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- Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program; Yale University Center for Phage Biology & Therapy; Department of Internal Medicine, Section Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208057, 300 Cedar Street TAC-455A South, New Haven, CT 06520-8057, USA.
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Valappil SP, Abou Neel EA, Zakir Hossain KM, Paul W, Cherukaraveedu D, Wade B, Ansari TI, Hope CK, Higham SM, Sharma CP. Novel lactoferrin-conjugated gallium complex to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa wound infection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128838. [PMID: 38128798 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128838] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the leading causes of opportunistic infections such as chronic wound infection that could lead to multiple organ failure and death. Gallium (Ga3+) ions are known to inhibit P. aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation but require carrier for localized controlled delivery. Lactoferrin (LTf), a two-lobed protein, can deliver Ga3+ at sites of infection. This study aimed to develop a Ga-LTf complex for the treatment of wound infection. The characterisation of the Ga-LTf complex was conducted using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Infra-Red (FTIR) and Inductive Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). The antibacterial activity was assessed by agar disc diffusion, liquid broth and biofilm inhibition assays using the colony forming units (CFUs). The healing capacity and biocompatibility were evaluated using a P.aeruginosa infected wound in a rat model. DSC analyses showed thermal transition consistent with apo-lactoferrin; FTIR confirmed the complexation of gallium to lactoferrin. ICP-OES confirmed the controlled local delivery of Ga3+. Ga-LTf showed a 0.57 log10 CFUs reduction at 24 h compared with untreated control in planktonic liquid broth assay. Ga-LTf showed the highest antibiofilm activity with a 2.24 log10 CFUs reduction at 24 h. Furthermore, Ga-LTf complex is biocompatible without any adverse effect on brain, kidney, liver and spleen of rats tested in this study. Ga-LTf can be potentially promising novel therapeutic agent to treat pathogenic bacterial infections.
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- Sabeel P Valappil
- Chester Medical School, University of Chester, Bache Hall, Countess View, Chester CH2 1BR, United Kingdom; Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Research Wing, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, United Kingdom.
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- Preventive and Restorative Dentistry Department, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Division, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London, UK
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- Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, India
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- Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, India
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Research Wing, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, United Kingdom
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- Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research, Watford Road, Harrow HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Research Wing, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Research Wing, Daulby Street, Liverpool L69 3GN, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, India
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Krämer F, Paradies J, Fernández I, Breher F. Quo Vadis CO 2 Activation: Catalytic Reduction of CO 2 to Methanol Using Aluminum and Gallium/Carbon-based Ambiphiles. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303380. [PMID: 37983975 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303380] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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We report on so-called "hidden FLPs" (FLP: frustrated Lewis pair) consisting of a phosphorus ylide featuring a group 13 fragment in the ortho position of a phenyl ring scaffold to form five-membered ring structures. Although the formation of the Lewis acid/base adducts was observed in the solid state, most of the title compounds readily react with carbon dioxide to provide stable insertion products. Strikingly, 0.3-3.0 mol% of the reported aluminum and gallium/carbon-based ambiphiles catalyze the reduction of CO2 to methanol with satisfactory high selectivity and yields using pinacol borane as stoichiometric reduction equivalent. Comprehensive computational studies provided valuable mechanistic insights and shed more light on activity differences.
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- Felix Krämer
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 15, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Chemistry Department, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas and Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstraße 15, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Sharma MK, Weinert HM, Wölper C, Schulz S. Gallaphosphene L(Cl)GaPGaL: A novel phosphinidene transfer reagent. Chemistry 2024:e202400110. [PMID: 38235843 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400110] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Gallaphosphene L(Cl)GaPGaL 1 (L=HC[C(Me)N(Ar)]2 ; Ar=2,6-iPr2 C6 H3 ) reacts with N-heterocyclic carbenes R NHC (R NHC=[CMeN(R)]2 C; R=Me, iPr) to R NHC-coordinated phosphinidenes R NHC→PGa(Cl)L (R=Me 2 a, iPr 2 b) and with isonitriles RNC (R=iPr, Cy) to 1,3-phosphaazaallenes L(Cl)GaP=C=N-R (R=iPr 3 a, Cy 3 b), respectively. Quantum chemical calculations reveal that 2 a/2 b possess two localized lone pair of electrons, whereas 3 a/3 b only show one localized lone pair as was reported for gallaphosphene 1. 2 b reacts with 2.5 equivalents of a borane (THF ⋅ BH3 ) to the NHC-stabilized phosphinidene-borane complex [iPr NHC→P(BH2 )]2 (BH3 )3 4 with concomitant formation of LGa(H)Cl 5. 2-5 are characterized by heteronuclear (1 H, 13 C{1 H}, 31 P{1 H}) NMR and IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction (sc-XRD).
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- Mahendra K Sharma
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, D-45141, Essen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, D-45141, Essen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, D-45141, Essen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, D-45141, Essen
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, D-47057, Duisburg
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Gao Y, Xiao H, Ma X, Yue Z, Geng B, Zhao M, Zhang L, Zhang J, Zhang J, Jia J, Wu H. Cooperative adsorption of interfacial Ga-N dual-site in GaOOH@N-doped carbon nanotubes for enhanced electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:339-347. [PMID: 37844505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.045] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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To reduce activation energy barrier and promote the kinetics of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR), the performance of CO2 adsorption and activation on electrocatalysts should be optimized. Here, GaOOH is successfully coupled with N-doped carbon nanotubes (NC) via a facile self-assembly-calcination process. The obtained GaOOH@N-doped carbon nanotubes (Ga-NC) display the best CO faradaic efficiency of 96.1 % at -0.6 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode). Control-experiment and characterization results suggest Ga-N dual-site in interface between GaOOH and NC shows cooperative adsorption of CO2. C atom in CO2 is adsorbed on N site while O atom in CO2 is adsorbed on Ga site. This cooperative adsorption efficiently promotes the CO2 adsorption and activation performance, as well as the breaking of CO bond due to opposite attraction from Ga-N dual-site. Moreover, in-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirms decreased reaction barrier for formation of *CO2- and *COOH intermediates. This work inspires us to construct interfacial dual-site structure with cooperative adsorption property for promoting eCO2RR activity.
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- Yang Gao
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, China.
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Xu D, Sun Y, Wu Z, Yang H, Lin H, Qiao H, Zhang X, Huang Y. Gelatin-mediated gallium-doped SrHA composite coatings with sequential antimicrobial and osteogenic functions for infected bone defect repair. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 691:149310. [PMID: 38039838 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.149310] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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In this study, gallium- and gelatin-modified strontium-doped hydroxyapatite (SrHA-Gel-Ga) bilayer coatings were prepared on titanium substrates by electrodeposition and spin-coating techniques. The results showed that gallium and gelatin were uniformly doped into the SrHA coatings, which exhibited good hydrophilicity and bioactivity. Furthermore, SrHA-Gel-Ga demonstrated good antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus, especially S. aureus. The co-doping of Sr and gelatin in the coatings was effective in mitigating the cytotoxicity of Ga. SrHA-Gel-Ga was better able to promote the adhesion, proliferation and early differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. This study provides a new strategy for the development of anti-infective bone repair coatings.
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- Danyang Xu
- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China.
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China.
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, China.
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Carbo-Bague I, Saini S, Cingoranelli SJ, Davey PRWJ, Tosato M, Lapi SE, Ramogida CF. Evaluation of a novel hexadentate 1,2-hydroxypyridinone-based acyclic chelate, HOPO-O 6-C4, for 43Sc/ 47Sc, 68Ga, and 45Ti radiopharmaceuticals. Nucl Med Biol 2024; 128-129:108872. [PMID: 38262310 DOI: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2023.108872] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Chelators play a crucial role in the development of metal-based radiopharmaceuticals, and with the continued interest in 68Ga and increasing availability of new radiometals such as 43Sc/47Sc and 45Ti, there is a growing demand for tailored chelators that can form stable complexes with these metals. This work reports the synthesis and characterization of a hexadentate tris-1,2-hydroxypyridonone chelator HOPO-O6-C4 and its in vitro and in vivo evaluation with the above mentioned radiometals. METHODS To investigate the affinity of HOPO-O6-C4, macroscopic studies were performed with Sc3+, and Ga3+ followed by DFT structural optimization of the Sc3+, Ga3+ and Ti4+ complexes. Further tracer studies with 43Sc (and 47Sc), 45Ti, and 68Ga were performed to determine the potential for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with these complexes. In vitro stability studies followed by in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies were performed to understand the kinetic stability of the resultant radiometal-complexes of HOPO-O6-C4. RESULTS Promising radiolabeling results with HOPO-O6-C4 were obtained with 43Sc, 47Sc, 45Ti, and 68Ga radionuclides; rapid radiolabeling was observed at 37 °C and pH 7 in under 30-min. Apparent molar activity measurements were performed for radiolabeling of HOPO-O6-C4 with 43Sc (4.9 ± 0.26 GBq/μmol), 47Sc (1.58 ± 0.01 GBq/μmol), 45Ti (11.5 ± 1.6 GBq/μmol) and 68Ga (5.74 ± 0.7 GBq/μmol), respectively. Preclinical in vivo imaging studies resulted in promising results with [68Ga]Ga-HOPO-O6-C4 indicating a rapid clearance through hepatic excretion route and no decomplexation whereas [43Sc]Sc-HOPO-O6-C4, [47Sc]Sc-HOPO-O6-C4 and [45Ti]Ti-HOPO-O6-C4 showed modest and significant evidence of decomplexation, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The tris-1,2-HOPO chelator HOPO-O6-C4 is a promising scaffold for elaboration into a 68Ga- based radiopharmaceutical.
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- Imma Carbo-Bague
- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; Life Sciences, TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1824 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1824 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; Life Sciences, TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; Life Sciences, TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1824 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; Life Sciences, TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, Canada.
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Zhang DC, Ullah A, Tian P, Yu XZ. Response to gallium (Ga) exposure and its distribution in rice plants. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:121908-121914. [PMID: 37964144 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30975-x] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Root architecture is the temporal and spatial configuration of root system in the heterogeneous matrix of soil that is prone to chemical stresses. Gallium (Ga) is among the emerging chemical pollutants that are mostly associated with high-tech industries, specifically associated with semiconductors. In view of its potential risk and increasing distribution in the environment, this study was designed to evaluate the inhibition rate, Ga distribution in different tissues, and root architecture of rice seedlings under different concentrations of Ga. We observed that 2.59, 46.7, and 168.2 mg Ga/L were minimum (EC20), medium (EC50), and maximum (EC75) effective concentrations for rice plants that corresponded to the 20, 50, and 75% inhibition on the relative growth rate, respectively. Distribution of Ga in rice tissues showed that accumulation of Ga was much higher in roots than shoots of rice seedlings, and it increased with an increase in Ga doses. Evan blue staining technique reveals that the number of damaged/dead cell was dose-dependent on Ga. Moreover, several traits associated with root system architecture demonstrating that rice root system architecture altered in response to Ga stress. Collectively, the results reveal that Ga exposure inhibited the growth and development of rice plants. This study will enhance our understanding that how different concentrations of Ga in the environment can affect plants; however, more comprehensive studies are essential to further determine plant response against Ga stress.
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- Dong-Chi Zhang
- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China.
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Ali B, Siddique SA, Ahmed Siddique MB, Ullah S, Ali MA, Rauf A, Kamran MA, Arshad M. Insight on the structural, electronic and optical properties of Zn, Ga-doped/dual-doped graphitic carbon nitride for visible-light applications. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 125:108603. [PMID: 37633020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108603] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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The density functional theory (DFT) was applied for the first time to study the doping and co-doping of Ga and Zn metals on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The doping of these metal impurities into g-C3N4 leads to a significant decrease in the bandgap energy. Moreover, the co-doping leads to even lower bandgap energy than either individual Zn or Ga-doped g-C3N4. The theoretical electronic and optical properties including the density of state (DOS), energy levels of the frontier orbital, excited state lifetime, and molecular electrostatic potential of the doped and co-doped g-C3N4 support their application in UV-visible light-based technologies. The quantum mechanical parameters (energy band gap, binding energy, exciton energy, softness, hardness) and dipole moment exhibit higher values (ranging from 1.36 to 4.94 D) compared to the bare g-C3N4 (0.29 D), indicating better solubility in the water solvent. The time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) calculations showed absorption maxima in between the UV-Vis region (309-878 nm). Additionally, charge transfer characteristics, transition density matrix (TDM), excited state lifetime and light harvesting efficiency (LHE) were investigated. Overall, these theoretical studies suggest that doped and co-doped g-C3N4 are excellent candidates for electronic semiconductor devices, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), solar cells, and photodetectors.
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- Babar Ali
- Department of Physics, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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Duffin RN, Andrews PC. Enhanced antibacterial activity of dimethyl gallium quinolinolates toward drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in low iron environments. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 249:112371. [PMID: 37738699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112371] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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A series of dimethylgallium quinolinolate [GaMe2L] (L = 5-chloroquinolinolate, 5, 7-dichloroquinolinolate, 5, 7-dibromoquinolinolate or 5, 7-doiodoquinolinolate) complexes, shown previously to be active toward the Leishmania parasite, have been studied for their antibacterial activity toward a reference and drug resistant strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP). The assays were conducted in standard iron-rich LB media and in the iron depleted RPMI and RPMI-HS media to better understand the effect of Fe concentration on the activity of the Ga complexes. In LB broth the parent quinolinols and the gallium complexes were inactive up to the highest concentration tested, 100 μM. In the more physiologically relevant 'iron-poor' RPMI-HS media the quinolonols remained inactive, however, the gallium complexes showed exceptional activity in the range 48-195 nM. Only in RPMI without any added HS did both the quinolinols and the gallium complexes show good activity. The significant differences in activity across the various media types suggest that the unnaturally high iron content of conventional LB media may provide false negative results for potentially potent Ga therapeutics. A protein binding assay on the organometallic gallium complexes showed a much slower uptake of Ga by Fe-binding proteins than is typically observed for gallium salts. This indicates that their greater lipophilicity and greater hydrolytic stability could account for their increased biological activity in RPMI-HS media.
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- Rebekah N Duffin
- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Agnes M, Kasimati EM, Inclán M, Thanassoulas A, Miliotis G, Malanga M, Benkovics G, Nounesis G, García-España E, Bouziotis P, Lazarou YG, Miriagou V, Mavridis IM, Yannakopoulou K. Metal-binding cyclodextrins: Synthesis and complexation with Zn 2+ and Ga 3+ cations towards antimicrobial applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 321:121323. [PMID: 37739545 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121323] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Highly resistant bacteria producing metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) to evade β-lactam antibiotics, constitute a major cause of life-threatening infections world-wide. MBLs exert their hydrolytic action via Zn2+ cations in their active center. Presently, there are no approved drugs to target MBLs and combat the associated antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Towards this issue, we have prepared a family of cyclodextrins substituted with iminodiacetic acid (IDA) on their narrow side, while the wider side is either unmodified or per-2,3-O-methylated. The molecules form strong coordination complexes with Zn2+ or Ga3+ cations in aqueous solution. Free and metal-complexed compounds have been thoroughly characterized regarding structures, pH-dependent ionization states, distribution of species in solution, pKa values and metal-binding constants. At neutral pH the multi-anionic hosts bind up to four Zn2+ or Ga3+ cations. In vitro, 50 μΜ of the compounds achieve complete re-sensitization of MBL-producing Gram-negative clinical bacterial strains resistant to the carbapenems imipenem and meropenem. Moreover, the radioactive complex [67Ga]Ga-β-IDACYD prepared, displays high radiochemical purity, sufficient stability both overtime and in the presence of human plasma apo-transferrin, thus providing an invaluable tool for future biodistribution and pharmacokinetic studies of β-IDACYDin vivo, prerequisites for the development of therapeutic protocols.
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- Marco Agnes
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece; Institute of Molecular Science, Faculty of Chemistry, University of València, Catedrático José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Bacteriology, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Vas. Sophias 127, Athens 11521, Greece.
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- CycloLab SA, Cyclodextrin R&D Ltd, H-1097 Illatos út 7, Budapest, Hungary
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- CycloLab SA, Cyclodextrin R&D Ltd, H-1097 Illatos út 7, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Faculty of Chemistry, University of València, Catedrático José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Bacteriology, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Vas. Sophias 127, Athens 11521, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Patr. Grigoriou E´ & 27 Neapoleos str., 15341, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece.
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Sönmez VZ, Akarsu C, Sivri N. The new era hypothesis of coastal degradation: G(s) elements- gallium, gadolinium, and germanium. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:8803-8822. [PMID: 37755578 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01743-0] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Mining of precious metals contributes to environmental pollution, especially in coastal areas, and conventional treatment methods are not always effective in removing metal contaminants. Some of these metals, such as gadolinium, germanium and gallium, have caused increasing concern worldwide, as little is known about their current concentrations in the aquatic environment and their biological significance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine for the first time the variation of average G(s) concentrations (gallium, gadolinium and germanium) by month/season/site differences along the coast of Istanbul. The ecological risk index was calculated to assess the contamination of seawater and to serve as a diagnostic tool for the mitigation of water pollution. The average distribution G(s) in seawater was in the following order: Ga > Gd > Ge. In addition, the potential ecological risk in the sampling areas ranged from 68 to 1049. Of the three metals, Gd poses the highest ecological risk (grade III). In the spatial distribution of ecological risks, Gd mainly originated from discharges from wastewater treatment plants. Therefore, the sources of the anthropogenic Gd anomaly in wastewater should be identified, as this indicates the possibility of human exposure to potentially harmful anthropogenic compounds.
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- Vildan Zülal Sönmez
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zhao Q, Yan J, Wang J, Liu R, Bartlam M. Structural analysis of the ferric-binding protein KfuA from Klebsiella pneumoniae. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 679:52-57. [PMID: 37669596 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.08.068] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Iron acquisition is an essential process of cell physiology for biological systems. In Klebsiella pneumoniae, the siderophore and ferric-acquisition ABC (ATP-Binding-Cassette) transporter KfuABC is utilized for iron uptake. Initial recognition of the various ferric sources in periplasm and transportation across the cytoplasmic membrane is performed by the substrate-binding protein (SBP) KfuA. Here we report the 2.0 Å resolution crystal structure of KfuA from K. pneumoniae, which crystallizes in the space group P1211 with a single monomer in the asymmetric unit. A bound metal ion reveals the residues required for binding ferric ions. Binding analysis shows that ferric iron and the iron-mimicking gallium bind with high affinity to KfuA. Growth curves show that gallium inhibits growth of K. pneumoniae whereas ferric iron enhances it. This work suggests a mechanism whereby gallium effectively competes with ferric iron, disrupting iron-dependent biological functions via binding to KfuA and leading to heightened antimicrobial efficacy. Significantly, humans lack equivalent ABC transporters like SBP KfuA, underscoring the potential of KfuA as an attractive target for therapeutic intervention.
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- Qi Zhao
- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Nankai International Advanced Research Institute (Shenzhen Futian), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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Sharma MK, Weinert HM, Li B, Wölper C, Henthorn JT, Cutsail GE, Haberhauer G, Schulz S. Syntheses and Structures of 5-Membered Heterocycles Featuring 1,2-Diphospha-1,3-Butadiene and Its Radical Anion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309466. [PMID: 37582227 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309466] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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LGa(P2 OC)cAAC 2 features a 1,2-diphospha-1,3-butadiene unit with a delocalized π-type HOMO and a π*-type LUMO according to DFT calculations. [LGa(P2 OC)cAAC][K(DB-18-c-6)] 3[K(DB-18-c-6] containing the 1,2-diphospha-1,3-butadiene radical anion 3⋅- was isolated from the reaction of 2 with KC8 and dibenzo-18-crown-6. 3 reacted with [Fc][B(C6 F5 )4 ] (Fc=ferrocenium) to 2 and with TEMPO to [L-H Ga(P2 OC)cAAC][K(DB-18-c-6)] 4[K(DB-18-c-6] containing the 1,2-diphospha-1,3-butadiene anion 4- . The solid state structures of 2, 3K(DB-18-c-6], and 4[K(DB-18-c-6] were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction (sc-XRD).
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- Mahendra K Sharma
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI-CEC), Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI-CEC), Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5-7, 45141, Essen, Germany
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Carl-Benz-Straße 199, 47057, Duisburg, Germany
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Peng XX, Zhang H, Zhang R, Li ZH, Yang ZS, Zhang J, Gao S, Zhang JL. Gallium Triggers Ferroptosis through a Synergistic Mechanism. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307838. [PMID: 37452698 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307838] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The gallium ion (Ga3+ ) has long been believed to disrupt ferric homeostasis in the body by competing with iron cofactors in metalloproteins, ultimately leading to cell death. This study revealed that through an indirect pathway, gallium can trigger ferroptosis, a type of non-apoptotic cell death regulated by iron. This is exemplified by the gallium complex of the salen ligand (Ga-1); we found that Ga-1 acts as an effective anion transporter that can affect the pH gradient and change membrane permeability, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and the release of ferrous iron from the electron transfer chain (ETC). In addition, Ga-1 also targeted protein disulfide isomerases (PDIs) located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane, preventing the repair of the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) system and thus enforcing ferroptosis. Finally, a combination treatment of Ga-1 and dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which enhances lipid peroxidation during ferroptosis, showed a synergistic therapeutic effect both in vitro and in vivo. This study provided us with a strategy to synergistically induce Ferroptosis in tumor cells, thereby enhancing the anti-neoplastic effect.
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- Xin-Xin Peng
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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Nkrumah PN, van der Ent A. Possible accumulation of critical metals in plants that hyperaccumulate their chemical analogues? Sci Total Environ 2023; 878:162791. [PMID: 36907425 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162791] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Lithium (Li), gallium (Ga) and indium (In) are industry-critical metals, with no known plant species that (hyper)accumulate these metals to any substantial degree. We hypothesised that sodium (Na) hyperaccumulators (i.e., halophytes) may accumulate Li, whilst aluminium (Al) hyperaccumulators may accumulate Ga and In, based on the chemical similarities of these elements. Experiments were conducted in hydroponics at various molar ratios for six weeks to determine accumulation in roots and shoots of the target elements. For the Li experiment, the halophytes Atriplex amnicola, Salsola australis and Tecticornia pergranulata were subjected to Na and Li treatments, whilst for the Ga and In experiment, Camellia sinensis was exposed to Al, Ga, and In. The halophytes were able to accumulate high shoot Li and Na concentrations reaching up to ~10 g Li kg-1 and 80 g Na kg-1, respectively. The translocation factors for Li were higher than for Na (about two-fold) in A. amnicola and S. australis. The results from the Ga and In experiment show that C. sinensis is capable of accumulating high concentrations of Ga (mean 150 mg Ga kg-1), comparable with Al (mean 300 mg Al kg-1), but virtually no In (<20 mg In kg-1) in its leaves. Competition between Al and Ga suggests that Ga might be taken up via Al pathways in C. sinensis. The findings suggest that there are opportunities to explore Li and Ga phytomining on respective Li- and Ga-enriched mine water/soil/mine waste materials using halophytes and Al hyperaccumulators to complement the global supply of these critical metals.
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- Philip Nti Nkrumah
- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
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- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia; Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, INRAE, Université de Lorraine, France; Laboratory of Genetics, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
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Manyuan N, Otsuki T, Tsumura Y, Fujii S, Kawasaki H. Dry liquid metals stabilized by silica particles: Synthesis and application in photothermoelectric power generation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 649:581-590. [PMID: 37364458 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.137] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS Gallium-based room-temperature liquid metals (LMs) have unique physicochemical properties; however, their high surface tension, low flowability, and high corrosiveness to other materials limit their advanced processing (including precise shaping) and application. Consequently, LM-rich free-flowing powders, named "dry LMs" that offer the inherent advantages of dry powders, should play a critical role in expanding the application scope of LMs. EXPERIMENTS A general method of preparing silica-nanoparticle-stabilized LMs in the form of LM-rich powders (>95 wt% LM) is developed. FINDINGS Dry LMs can be simply prepared by mixing LMs with silica nanoparticles in a planetary centrifugal mixer in the absence of solvents. As a sustainable dry-process route alternative to wet-process routes, this ecofriendly and simple method of dry LM fabrication has several advantages, e.g., high throughput, scalability, and low toxicity owing to the lack of organic dispersion agents and milling media. Moreover, the unique photothermal properties of dry LMs are used for photothermal electric power generation. Thus, dry LMs not only pave the way for the use of LMs in powder form but also provide a new opportunity for expanding their application scope in energy conversion systems.
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- Nichayanan Manyuan
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35, Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35, Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering Osaka Institute of Technology, 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka 535-8585, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering Osaka Institute of Technology, 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka 535-8585, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35, Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan.
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Maamari J, Grach SL, Passerini M, Kinzelman-Vesely EA, Nassr A, Carr C, Diehn FE, Tande AJ, Murad MH, Berbari EF. The use of MRI, PET/CT, and nuclear scintigraphy in the imaging of pyogenic native vertebral osteomyelitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Spine J 2023; 23:868-876. [PMID: 36754150 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.01.019] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) is a severe infection with an increasing incidence globally. Although there is no widely agreed upon reference standard for diagnosis of the disease, imaging plays a crucial role. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the imaging modality of choice. In recent years, advances in imaging have allowed for a larger role for alternative imaging techniques in the setting of NVO. PURPOSE Our aim was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of MRI, PET/CT, and nuclear imaging, namely 67Gallium and 99mTechnetium scintigraphy, in the diagnosis of pyogenic NVO. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING We conducted a systematic review of five medical databases and included all studies from 1970 to September 2021 that compared imaging techniques and provided sufficient data for diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis. METHODS Abstract screening, full text review, and data extraction were done by a pair of independent reviewers. Nonnative and nonpyogenic patients were excluded. A bivariate random effect model was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS Twenty studies were included in the meta-analysis, encompassing a total of 1,123 imaging studies. The meta-analysis sensitivity and specificity of MRI were 90% and 72% respectively; those of PET/CT were 93% and 80%; those of 67Ga were 95% and 88%; those of 99mTc were 86% and 39%; and the sensitivity and specificity of combined Ga and Tc were 91% and 92% respectively in the setting of suspected NVO. CONCLUSIONS 67Ga has the highest sensitivity for NVO, and its specificity is augmented when combined with 99mTc. MRI and PET/CT are both highly sensitive modalities, although the specificity of PET/CT is slightly better. MRI remains an appropriate initial test depending on the availability of other modalities.
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- Julian Maamari
- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Murphy B, Martins C, Maggio M, Morris MA, Hoey DA. Nano sized gallium oxide surface features for enhanced antimicrobial and osteo-integrative responses. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 227:113378. [PMID: 37257301 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113378] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Gallium oxide has known beneficial osteo-integrative properties. This may have importance for improving the osteointegration of orthopedic implants. At high concentrations gallium is cytotoxic. Therefore, integration of gallium into implant devices must be carefully controlled to limit its concentration and release. A strategy based on surface doping of gallium although challenging seems an appropriate approach to limit dose amounts to minimize cytotoxicity and maximize osteointegration benefits. In this work we develop a novel form of patterned surface doping via a block copolymer-based surface chemistry that enables very low gallium content but enhanced osteointegration as proven by comprehensive bioassays. Polystyrene-b-poly 4vinyl pyridine (PS-b-P4VP) BCP (block copolymer) films were produced on surfaces. Selective infiltration of the BCP pattern with a gallium salt precursor solution and subsequent UV-ozone treatment produced a surface pattern of gallium oxide nanodots as evidenced by atomic force and scanning electron microscopy. A comprehensive study of the bioactivity was carried out, including antimicrobial and sterility testing, gallium ion release kinetics and the interaction with human marrow mesenchymal stomal cells and mononuclear cells. Comparing the data from osteogenesis media assay tests with osteoclastogenesis tests demonstrated the potential for the gallium oxide nanodot doping to improve osteointegration properties of a surface.
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- Bríd Murphy
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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Roland J, Debaille V, de Jong J, Goderis S. Comparison of two gallium purification procedures for isotopic measurements by MC-ICP-MS in a set of silicate reference materials. Talanta 2023; 263:124714. [PMID: 37247458 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124714] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Gallium is a moderately volatile, moderately siderophile element with two stable isotopes: 69Ga and 71Ga. A general interest in Ga isotopes arose over the last few years, as its moderately volatile behavior potentially marks it as a useful tracer of various processes such as condensation and evaporation. Nevertheless, there is a lack of agreement between laboratories for consistent δ71Ga values in geological reference materials. In this work, we have developed and evaluated two methods for purification protocols leading to precise analysis of gallium (Ga) isotopic composition in silicate rock materials. The first method is a three-step column chemistry using the resins AG1-X8, HDEHP, and AG50W-X12 whereas the second method uses only two columns, AG1-X8 and AG50W-X8. The two methods were applied to a range of both synthetic (multi-element) solutions and geological samples. Both methods show comparable results with no isotope fractionation occurring during purification chemistry, allowing us to define the δ71Ga of selected USGS reference materials (BHVO-2, BCR-2, RGM-2). Similar to previously reported results, we also observe no Ga fractionation between distinct igneous terrestrial materials.
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- Jérôme Roland
- Laboratoire G-Time, Université Libre de Bruxelles 50, Av. F.D. Roosevelt CP 160/02, 1050, Brussels, Belgium; Analytical-, Environmental-, and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Laboratoire G-Time, Université Libre de Bruxelles 50, Av. F.D. Roosevelt CP 160/02, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratoire G-Time, Université Libre de Bruxelles 50, Av. F.D. Roosevelt CP 160/02, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Analytical-, Environmental-, and Geo-Chemistry (AMGC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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Beyer D, Vaccarin C, Deupi X, Mapanao AK, Cohrs S, Sozzi-Guo F, Grundler PV, van der Meulen NP, Wang J, Tanriver M, Bode JW, Schibli R, Müller C. A tool for nuclear imaging of the SARS-CoV-2 entry receptor: molecular model and preclinical development of ACE2-selective radiopeptides. EJNMMI Res 2023; 13:32. [PMID: 37074529 PMCID: PMC10113987 DOI: 10.1186/s13550-023-00979-2] [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: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2)-entry receptor of SARS-CoV-2-and its homologue, the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), play a pivotal role in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. Potential changes in ACE2 expression levels and dynamics after SARS-CoV-2 infection have been barely investigated. The aim of this study was to develop an ACE2-targeting imaging agent as a noninvasive imaging tool to determine ACE2 regulation. METHODS DOTA-DX600, NODAGA-DX600 and HBED-CC-DX600 were obtained through custom synthesis and labeled with gallium-67 (T1/2 = 3.26 d) as a surrogate radioisotope for gallium-68 (T1/2 = 68 min). ACE2- and ACE-transfected HEK cells were used for the in vitro evaluation of these radiopeptides. The in vivo tissue distribution profiles of the radiopeptides were assessed in HEK-ACE2 and HEK-ACE xenografted mice and imaging studies were performed using SPECT/CT. RESULTS The highest molar activity was obtained for [67Ga]Ga-HBED-CC-DX600 (60 MBq/nmol), whereas the labeling efficiency of the other peptides was considerably lower (20 MBq/nmol). The radiopeptides were stable over 24 h in saline (> 99% intact peptide). All radiopeptides showed uptake in HEK-ACE2 cells (36-43%) with moderate ACE2-binding affinity (KD value: 83-113 nM), but no uptake in HEK-ACE cells (< 0.1%) was observed. Accumulation of the radiopeptides was observed in HEK-ACE2 xenografts (11-16% IA/g) at 3 h after injection, but only background signals were seen in HEK-ACE xenografts (< 0.5% IA/g). Renal retention was still high 3 h after injection of [67Ga]Ga-DOTA-DX600 and [67Ga]Ga-NODAGA-DX600 (~ 24% IA/g), but much lower for [67Ga]Ga-HBED-CC-DX600 (7.2 ± 2.2% IA/g). SPECT/CT imaging studies confirmed the most favorable target-to-nontarget ratio for [67Ga]Ga-HBED-CC-DX600. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated ACE2 selectivity for all radiopeptides. [67Ga]Ga-HBED-CC-DX600 was revealed as the most promising candidate due to its favorable tissue distribution profile. Importantly, the HBED-CC chelator enabled 67Ga-labeling at high molar activity, which would be essential to obtain images with high signal-to-background contrast to detect (patho)physiological ACE2 expression levels in patients.
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- Darja Beyer
- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group, Division of Scientific Computing, Theory, and Data, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Biomolecular Research, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
- Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Radiochemistry, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, ETH-PSI, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232, Villigen-PSI, Switzerland.
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Alberta LA, Fortouna Y, Vishnu J, Pilz S, Gebert A, Lekka C, Nielsch K, Calin M. Effects of Ga on the structural, mechanical and electronic properties of β-Ti-45Nb alloy by experiments and ab initio calculations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 140:105728. [PMID: 36827933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105728] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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This work aims to investigate the structural, mechanical and electronic properties of four novel β-type (100-x)(Ti-45Nb)-xGa alloys (x = 2, 4, 6, 8 wt%) for implant applications by means of experimental and theoretical (ab initio) methods. All alloys retain the bcc β phase in the solution-treated and quenched state while the lattice parameter decreases with increase in Ga content. This is due to its smaller atomic radius compared to Ti and Nb, in line with the present density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Tensile and microhardness tests indicate a clear strengthening effect with increasing Ga content, with yield strengths in the range 551 ÷ 681 MPa and microhardness in the range 174 ÷ 232 HV0.1, mainly attributed to grain refinement and solid solution strengthening. Ga also positively affects ductility, with a maximum value of tensile strain at fracture of 32%. Non-destructive ultrasonic measurements and DFT calculations reveal that the bulk modulus is unaffected by the Ga presence. This phenomenon might be due to the fact that Ga introduced bonding and anti-bonding electron low energy states which balance the average bond strength among the atoms in the metallic matrix. Nevertheless, the introduction of new Ga-Ti super sp-like bonding orbitals along the [110] and [-110] directions in the Ga neighborhood could explain the increase of the Young's modulus upon Ga addition (73 ÷ 82.5 GPa) that was found experimentally in the present work. Hence, Ga addition to Ti-45Nb leads to a suitable balance between increased strength and low Young's modulus.
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- Ludovico Andrea Alberta
- Institute for Complex Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany.
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Ioannina, 45110, Greece
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- Institute for Complex Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Institute for Complex Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Institute for Complex Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Ioannina, 45110, Greece; University Research Center of Ioannina (URCI), Institute of Materials Science and Computing, Ioannina, 45110, Greece
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- Institute for Metallic Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany; Institute of Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 7, Dresden, 01062, Germany; Institute of Applied Physics, Technische Universität Dresden, Nöthnitzer Straße 61, Dresden, 01062, Germany
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- Institute for Complex Materials, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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Leitao RCF, Silva F, Ribeiro GH, Santos IC, Guerreiro JF, Mendes F, Batista AA, Pavan FR, da S Maia PI, Paulo A, Deflon VM. Gallium and indium complexes with isoniazid-derived ligands: Interaction with biomolecules and biological activity against cancer cells and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 240:112091. [PMID: 36527994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.112091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gallium and indium octahedral complexes with isoniazid derivative ligands were successfully prepared. The ligands, isonicotinoyl benzoylacetone (H2L1) and 4-chlorobenzoylacetone isonicotinoyl hydrazone (H2L2), and their respective coordination compounds with gallium and indium [GaL1(HL1)] (GaL1), [GaL2(HL2)] (GaL2), [InL1(HL1)] (InL1) and [InL2(HL2)] (InL2) were investigated by NMR, ESI-MS, UV-Vis, IR, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and elemental analysis. In vitro interaction studies with human serum albumin (HSA) evidenced a moderate affinity of all complexes with HSA through spontaneous hydrophobic interactions. The greatest suppression of HSA fluorescence was caused by GaL2 and InL2, which was associated to the higher lipophilicity of H2L2. In vitro interaction studies with CT-DNA indicated weak interactions of the biomolecule with all complexes. Cytotoxicity assays with MCF-7 (breast carcinoma), PC-3 (prostate carcinoma) and RWPE-1 (healthy human prostate epithelial) cell lines showed that complexes with H2L2 are more active and selective against MCF-7, with the greatest cytotoxicity observed for InL2 (IC50 = 10.34 ± 1.69 μM). H2L1 and H2L2 were labelled with gallium-67, and it was verified that 67GaL2 has a greater lipophilicity than 67GaL1, as well as higher stability in human serum or in the presence of apo-transferrin. Cellular uptake assays with 67GaL1 and 67GaL2 evidenced that the H2L2-containing radiocomplex has a higher accumulation in MCF-7 and PC-3 cells than the non-halogenated congener 67GaL1. The anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis assays revealed that both ligands and metal complexes are potent growth inhibitors, with MIC90 (μg mL-1) values observed from 0.419 ± 0.05 to 1.378 ± 0.21.
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- Renan C F Leitao
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, 13566-590 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10, 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10, 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10, 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10, 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara, 14.800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, 38025-440 Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10, 2695-066 Bobadela LRS, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, 13566-590 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Vaziri AS, Ghorbanzadeh R, Hosseinpour-Nader A. Rutin- gallium complex mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: An in vitro studies against Streptococcus mutans biofilms. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 42:103367. [PMID: 36842472 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Discoloration of teeth following antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a serious concern. Common photosensitizers are colored, and access to a photosensitizer that does not leave color on the teeth or is the same color as the enamel and dentin is highly demanded. The physicochemical characterization, anti-virulence, and antimicrobial effects of a novel rutin-gallium (III) (Rt-Ga) complex as novel photosensitizer are presented herein. MATERIALS AND METHODS Photophysical properties and cytotoxicity of the Rt-Ga complex were evaluated in comparison with the parental rutin. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation following Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT was measured using the fluorescent 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (H2DCF-DA) method. The anti-biofilm effects of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT on Streptococcus mutans were assessed using a colorimetric assay. The virulence‑associated gtfB gene expression was assessed following Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT by quantitative real‑time PCR. RESULTS The photophysical properties of the Rt-Ga complex revealed a significant blue-shift in absorption (60 nm shift) and increased extinction coefficient (4100 M -1 cm -1; at λmax = 450 nm). Average (± SEM) DCF fluorescence intensities in an arbitrary unit (A.U.) were 7.1 ± 0.9, 4.1 ± 0.5, and 1.7 ± 0.3 for 10.0 μM of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT, 7.5 μM of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT, and 10.0 μM of Rt-Ga complex alone, respectively. The corresponding DCF fluorescence intensities were 710% (P = 0.001), 410% (P = 0.001), and 170% (P = 0.02) of the untreated S. mutans as the control group (1.0 ± 0.1 A.U.), respectively. The novel Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT exhibited no toxicity against primary human gingival fibroblast cells, a dose dependent decrease in S. mutans biofilm cell survival and virulence were observed (91.4% and 11.7-fold, respectively). CONCLUSION The Rt-Ga complex-mediated anti-virulence and antimicrobial photodynamic effects were superior to the one caused by rutin alone making the Rt-Ga complex a more promising photosensitizer than the parent material.
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- Abbas Salehi Vaziri
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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Lambie S, Steenbergen KG, Gaston N. Dynamic Activation of Ga Sites by Pt Dopant in Low-Temperature Liquid-Metal Catalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219009. [PMID: 36807956 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Liquid GaPt catalysts with Pt concentrations as low as 1×10-4 atomic % have recently been identified as highly active for the oxidation of methanol and pyrogallol under mild reaction conditions. However, almost nothing is known about how liquid state catalysts support these significant improvements in activity. Here, ab initio molecular dynamics simulations are employed to examine GaPt catalysts in isolation and interacting with adsorbates. We find that persistent geometric features can exist in the liquid state, given the correct environment. We postulate that the Pt dopant may not be limited to direct involvement in catalysis of reactions, but rather that its presence can also enable Ga atoms to become catalytically active.
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- Stephanie Lambie
- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand
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- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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Gilbert M, Ho P, Whitmore L, Shiller A. Automated determination of gallium in seawater using seaFAST pre-concentration and high-resolution inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1241:340799. [PMID: 36657873 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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There has been increased interest in dissolved gallium (Ga) in natural waters due to its long residence time and its usefulness in tracking water masses; however, current analytical approaches are time consuming and labor intensive (e.g., magnesium hydroxide co-precipitation method, (Mg(OH)2)) or have concerns such as carryover and sample recovery (automated resin column extraction). Ocean observing programs, such as GEOTRACES, recover hundreds of samples per expedition. There are both logistical (sample volume) and analytical (person-hour) demands to economically collect and analyze Ga. We present an automated isotope dilution method (using 99.8% enriched 71Ga) to determine Ga in seawater utilizing commercially available equipment while addressing the challenges of a) sample volume and sample pre-concentration factor, b) instrumental interferences, c) sample-sample carryover, d) sample recovery variability, and e) improving sample detection limits, accuracy and precision. A seaFAST SC-4DXS pico (Elemental Scientific, Inc.; ESI) was used to pre-concentrate 20 mL of sample on a Nobias PA1 resin column 67-fold before analysis in medium resolution on a ThermoFisher high-resolution inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer (HR-ICP-MS) equipped with an APEX Q FAST enabled spray chamber (ESI) to increase signal intensity and decrease instrument interferences. The new automated seaFAST method reproduced Ga concentrations determined by the Mg(OH)2 method, but with greater precision (RSD <4%) and a lower detection limit (0.10 pmol L-1). This method is ideal for high throughput applications and can be easily implemented using commercially available equipment.
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Yang N, Shi N, Yao Z, Liu H, Guo W. Gallium-modified gelatin nanoparticles loaded with quercetin promote skin wound healing via the regulation of bacterial proliferation and macrophage polarization. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1124944. [PMID: 36777248 PMCID: PMC9908762 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1124944] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: Wound healing is a complicated process involving multiple cell components and can help the re-establishment of the skin's barrier function. Previous studies have pointed out that bacterial infection and sustained inflammatory reactions are the main causes of the delay of wound closure and scar formation during wound healing. The effect of current approaches for scar-free wound repair still faces many challenges, and alternative therapeutic methods are urgently needed to be established. Methods: The basic characteristics of the new-designed nanoparticles were clarified through the characterization of the material. The biocompatibility of the nanoparticles, as well as its effect on fibroblast function, anti-bacterial capacity, inflammation suppressive role, and the underlying mechanism were further verified by a panel of biochemical assays in vitro. Ultimately, pre-clinical rat model was employed to testify its role in wound healing and scar formation in vivo. Results: Firstly, gallium-modified gelatin nanoparticles loaded with quercetin was successfully established, displaying good biocompatibility and facilitative effect on fibroblast function. In addition, the nanoparticles showed prominent anti-bacterial and inflammation-suppressive effects. What's more important, the nanoparticles could also induce the polarization of macrophages from M1 to M2 phenotype to exert its inflammatory inhibitory role through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Ultimately, in vivo experiment showed that the nanoparticles could effectively promote wound repair and inhibit scar formation during the process of wound healing. Conclusion: Taken together, the new nanoparticles have good anti-bacterial and anti-scar formation effects and great potential in the field of skin wound repair, which provides a promising therapeutic strategy for wound treatment.
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- Ning Yang
- Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
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- Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China,*Correspondence: Hang Liu, ; Weinan Guo,
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China,*Correspondence: Hang Liu, ; Weinan Guo,
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Yang W, Yang G, Li MY, Liu ZY, Liao YH, Liu HY. Photodynamic antitumor activity of Gallium(III) and Phosphorus(V) complexes of trimethoxyl A 2B triaryl corrole. Bioorg Chem 2022; 129:106177. [PMID: 36183563 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Two new trimethoxyl A2B triaryl corroles 10-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)-5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)- corrole (1) and 10-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-corrole (2) and their gallium(III) and phosphorus(V) (1-Ga, 1-P, 2-Ga and 2-P) complexes had been prepared and well characterized by UV-vis, NMR and HR-MS. Among all compounds, 2-Ga, 1-P and 2-P showed excellent in vivo photodynamic activity against the MDA-MB-231, A549, Hela and HepG2 cell lines upon light irradiation at 625 nm. And 2-P even exhibited higher phototoxicity than the clinical photosensitizer temoporfin. Also, 2-P exhibited the highest singlet oxygen quantum yield and photostability. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2-P could be rapidly absorbed by tumor cells and mainly located in the cytoplasm. After photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatment with 2-P, mitochondrial membrane potential destruction, intracellular ROS level increasing and nuclear fragmentation of cancer cells could be observed. Cell cycle analysis demonstrated that the 2-P PDT may cause tumor cell arrest at sub-G1 stage and induce early and late apoptosis of cells. These results suggest that 2-P is a promising candidate as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.
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- Wu Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Infectious Diseases, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510091, China
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- Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Infectious Diseases, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510091, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.
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Murray TS, Stanley G, Koff JL. Novel Approaches to Multidrug-Resistant Infections in Cystic Fibrosis. Clin Chest Med 2022; 43:667-676. [PMID: 36344073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2022.06.008] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) often develop respiratory tract infections with pathogenic multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and a variety of gram-negative organisms that include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Burkholderia sp., Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Despite the introduction of new therapies to address underlying cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction, MDRO infections remain a problem and novel antimicrobial interventions are still needed. Therapeutic approaches include improving the efficacy of existing drugs by adjusting the dose based on differences in CF patient pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, the development of inhaled formulations to reduce systemic adverse events, and the use of newer beta-lactam/beta-lactamase combinations. Alternative innovative therapeutic approaches include the use of gallium and bacteriophages to treat MDRO pulmonary infections including those with extreme antibiotic resistance. However, additional clinical trials are required to determine the optimal dosing and efficacy of these different strategies and to identify patients with CF most likely to benefit from these new treatment options.
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- Thomas S Murray
- Department of Pediatrics, Section Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208064, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520-8064, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208057, 300 Cedar Street TAC-441 South, New Haven, CT 06520-8057, USA; Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program; Yale University Center for Phage Biology & Therapy.
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- Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program; Yale University Center for Phage Biology & Therapy; Department of Internal Medicine, Section Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208057, 300 Cedar Street TAC-455A South, New Haven, CT 06520-8057, USA.
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Klarić D, Pocrnić M, Lež D, Polović S, Kontrec D, Kosalec I, Budimir A, Galić N. Search for new antimicrobials: spectroscopic, spectrometric, and in vitro antimicrobial activity investigation of Ga(III) and Fe(III) complexes with aroylhydrazones. J Biol Inorg Chem 2022; 27:715-29. [PMID: 36220939 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-022-01967-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The in vitro antimicrobial activity of Fe(III) and Ga(III) complexes with N'-(2,3-dihydroxy-phenylmethylidene)-3-pyridinecarbohydrazide (H2L1), N'-(2,4-dihydroxy-phenyl-methylidene)-3-pyridinecarbohydrazide (H2L2), N'-(2,5-dihydroxy-phenylmethylidene)-3-pyridinecarbohydrazide (H2L3), N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl-methylidene)-3-pyridine-carbohydrazide (H2L4), N'-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylmethyl-idene)-3-pyridine-carbohydrazide (H2L5), and N'-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenylmethylidene)-3-pyridinecarbo-hydrazide (H2L6) toward several Gram-positive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-negative strain of Escherichia coli, and a yeast Candida albicans were investigated. Fe(III)-complexes do not possess antimicrobial activity against all tested strains at concentrations up to 10 mg mL-1. Ga(III) complexes with dihydroxy derivatives showed selective activity, while the broadest range of antibacterial and antifungal activities was observed for complex with 2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-derivative, ligand H2L5. In addition, the coordination properties of ligands H2L1-H2L3 in solution were investigated by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The stability constants (logK) for Ga(III)-H2L 1:1 complexes in MeOH/H2O 1/1 at pH 2.52 were determined, and amounted to 5.8, 5.68, and 4.7, respectively. Detailed characterization of complexes was performed by high-resolution mass spectrometry. The fragmentation pathways for dimer [Fe2(L1)2]2+, [Fe(HL)2]+, [Ga(HL2)2]+ and adduct ions are given. The comparison with analogue Ga(III) and Fe(III) complexes with compounds H2L4-H2L6 was made as well.
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Zhou LZ, Yang L. [Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry for the determination of trace gallium in whole blood]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2022; 40:776-778. [PMID: 36348561 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20211018-00510] [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] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Objective: To establish a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry method for the determination of trace gallium in whole blood. Methods: From January to May 2021, the five factors of ashing temperature, ashing time, atomization temperature, atomization time and matrix modifier concentration in the determination of gallium in whole blood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry were optimized by using L(16) (4(5)) orthogonal test design. At the same time, within-run, between-run, spiking recovery test and other methodological indicators were tested. Results: Under the optimized detection conditions, the linear range of determination of gallium in whole blood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry was 0.29-100.00 μg/L (r=0.9991) . The within-run and between-run relative standard deviations (RSD) of repetitive measurement at 10.0, 50.0, 80.0 μg/L concentration levels were 2.3%-4.4% and 1.5%-3.6%, the recovery rate of spiking was 98.1%-103.8%, and the detection limit of the method was 0.13 μg/L. Conclusion: Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry for the determination of trace gallium in whole blood is easy to operate, has a wide linear range, low detection limit, accurate and reliable results, which is suitable for occupational health examinations and the determination of acute gallium poisoning.
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- L Z Zhou
- The Central Laboratory of Hunan Prevention and Treatment Institute for Occupational Disease, Changsha 410007, China
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- The Central Laboratory of Hunan Prevention and Treatment Institute for Occupational Disease, Changsha 410007, China
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Moore JT, Dorantes MJ, Pengmei Z, Schwartz TM, Schaffner J, Apps SL, Gaggioli CA, Das U, Gagliardi L, Blank DA, Lu CC. Light-Driven Hydrodefluorination of Electron-Rich Aryl Fluorides by an Anionic Rhodium- Gallium Photoredox Catalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202205575. [PMID: 36017770 PMCID: PMC9826370 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202205575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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An anionic Rh-Ga complex catalyzed the hydrodefluorination of challenging C-F bonds in electron-rich aryl fluorides and trifluoromethylarenes when irradiated with violet light in the presence of H2 , a stoichiometric alkoxide base, and a crown-ether additive. Based on theoretical calculations, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), which is delocalized across both the Rh and Ga atoms, becomes singly occupied upon excitation, thereby poising the Rh-Ga complex for photoinduced single-electron transfer (SET). Stoichiometric and control reactions support that the C-F activation is mediated by the excited anionic Rh-Ga complex. After SET, the proposed neutral Rh0 intermediate was detected by EPR spectroscopy, which matched the spectrum of an independently synthesized sample. Deuterium-labeling studies corroborate the generation of aryl radicals during catalysis and their subsequent hydrogen-atom abstraction from the THF solvent to generate the hydrodefluorinated arene products. Altogether, the combined experimental and theoretical data support an unconventional bimetallic excitation that achieves the activation of strong C-F bonds and uses H2 and base as the terminal reductant.
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- James T. Moore
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA,Institut für Anorganische ChemieUniversität BonnGerhard-Domagk-Str. 1Bonn53121Deutschland
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Chicago5735 S Ellis Ave.ChicagoIllinois60637USA
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- Institut für Anorganische ChemieUniversität BonnGerhard-Domagk-Str. 1Bonn53121Deutschland
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Chicago5735 S Ellis Ave.ChicagoIllinois60637USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Minnesota207 Pleasant Street SEMinneapolisMinnesota55455-0431USA,Institut für Anorganische ChemieUniversität BonnGerhard-Domagk-Str. 1Bonn53121Deutschland
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Baker JM, Baba-Dikwa A, Shah R, Lea S, Singh D. Gallium protoporphyrin as an antimicrobial for non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae in COPD patients. Life Sci 2022; 305:120794. [PMID: 35835251 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120794] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS Colonisation with non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is common in COPD. Iron is required by bacteria for nutrition. Gallium is imported into bacteria using iron import proteins. Gallium cannot fulfill key metabolic functions, causing bactericidal effects. We tested the efficacy of gallium compounds as antimicrobials against NTHi in hemin rich conditions, and their ability to reduce NTHi induced pro-inflammatory responses in macrophages. MAIN METHODS NTHi was cultured with the free iron analogue gallium nitrate (GaN) and heme iron analogue gallium protoporphyrin (GaPP) (0.5-4 μM; 24 h). Growth of NTHi reference strain (NCTC 12699) and 6 clinical isolates from COPD patients (including antibiotic resistant isolates) was assessed by optical density, and viability by Miles Misra. Monocyte derived macrophages (MDMs) were treated with GaPP before/after NTHi exposure. Viable intracellular NTHi was assessed by gentamicin protection assay. GaN or GaPP was added to NTHi cultures prior to culture with MDMs. Cytokine gene expression (qPCR) and protein secretion (ELISA) were measured. KEY FINDINGS NTHi growth and viability were reduced by GaPP but not GaN. GaPP inhibited growth of COPD isolates (4 μM: 87 % reduction). GaPP reduced intracellular viability of NTHi in macrophage infection models. MDM cytokine gene expression and protein secretion (TNF-α, IL-6 and CXCL8) in response to NTHi was reduced (82, 66 and 86 % for gene expression) when cultured with GaPP 4 μM. SIGNIFICANCE GaPP is an effective antimicrobial for NTHi while GaN showed no effect on growth or viability. Culture of NTHi with GaPP also reduced the pro-inflammatory cytokine response in MDMs.
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- James M Baker
- Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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- Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Medicines Evaluation Unit, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Saikia S, Costa RB, Sinharoy A, Cunha MP, Zaiat M, Lens PNL. Selective removal and recovery of gallium and germanium from synthetic zinc refinery residues using biosorption and bioprecipitation. J Environ Manage 2022; 317:115396. [PMID: 35751242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The depletion of primary ores, the environmental concerns related to mining activities, and the need to promote circular economy has drawn attention to the recycling of metallic compounds. Bio-based technologies are suitable for metal recovery, as they operate under mild conditions (ambient temperature and pressure) and are ideal for treating low-concentration waters. This study compared the effectiveness of adsorption and precipitation for the removal and recovery of gallium, germanium and zinc. Adsorption of the metallic ions on elemental forms of sulfur (S0), selenium (Se0) and tellurium (Te0), both of chemical and biological sources, was tested. Biosorption onto elemental forms of S0bio, Se0bio and Te0bio effectively removed Ga and Zn. The highest removal efficiency (ղ) was obtained for Ga onto the adsorbent Te0bio (69 ± 0.4%), with an adsorption capacity (q) of 74 mg Ga (g Te0bio)-1, followed by Zn (ղ = 40 ± 0.7%) with 43 mg Zn (g Te0bio)-1. Precipitation with chemical and biogenic sulfide at different metal to sulfide (Me/S) ratios was also assessed. Biologically produced sulfide was more efficient for Ga and Zn compared to chemical sulfide. Precipitation with biogenic sulfide was efficient for the removal of Ga (ղ = 59.9 ± 2.6%) and Zn (ղ = 44.2 ± 3.0%). The lowest ratio between metal to sulfide (Me/S = 0.2) achieved higher zinc removal efficiencies, whereas gallium removal was more efficient at Me/S = 1.5. None of the tested methods allowed for recovery of Ge. Biosorption and bioprecipitation gave nevertheless high removal and recovery of Ga and Zn.
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- Sudeshna Saikia
- National University of Ireland, University Road, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University, R. Francisco Degni, 55, 14800-060, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- National University of Ireland, University Road, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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- Biological Processes Laboratory, Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Environmental Engineering, São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP), Engenharia Ambiental - Bloco 4-F, Av. João Dagnone, 1100 - Santa Angelina, 13.563-120, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Biological Processes Laboratory, Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Environmental Engineering, São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo (USP), Engenharia Ambiental - Bloco 4-F, Av. João Dagnone, 1100 - Santa Angelina, 13.563-120, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- National University of Ireland, University Road, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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van der Sar ECA, Keusters WR, van Kalmthout LWM, Braat AJAT, de Keizer B, Frederix GWJ, Kooistra A, Lavalaye J, Lam MGEH, van Melick HHE. Cost-effectiveness of the implementation of [ 68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT at initial prostate cancer staging. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:132. [PMID: 35962838 PMCID: PMC9375809 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-022-01265-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Despite its high specificity, PSMA PET/CT has a moderate to low sensitivity of 40–50% for pelvic lymph node detection, implicating that a negative PSMA PET/CT cannot rule out lymph node metastases. This study investigates a strategy of implementing PSMA PET/CT for initial prostate cancer staging and treatment planning compared to conventional diagnostics. In this PSMA PET/CT strategy, a bilateral extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) is only performed in case of a negative PSMA PET/CT; in case of a positive scan treatment planning is solely based on PSMA PET/CT results. Method A decision table and lifetime state transition model were created. Quality-adjusted life years and health care costs were modelled over lifetime. Results The PSMA PET/CT strategy of treatment planning based on initial staging with [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT results in cost-savings of €674 and a small loss in quality of life (QoL), 0.011 QALY per patient. The positive effect of [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT was caused by abandoning both an ePLND and unnecessary treatment in iM1 patients, saving costs and resulting in higher QoL. The negative effect was caused by lower QoL and high costs in the false palliative state, due to pN1lim patients (≤ 4 pelvic lymph node metastases) being falsely diagnosed as iN1ext (> 4 pelvic lymph node metastases). These patients received subsequently palliative treatment instead of potentially curative therapy. Conclusion Initial staging and treatment planning based on [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT saves cost but results in small QALY loss due to the rate of false positive findings. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13244-022-01265-w.
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- Esmée C A van der Sar
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Julius Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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de Assis ASJ, Pegoraro GM, Duarte ICS. Evolution of gallium applications in medicine and microbiology: a timeline. Biometals 2022. [PMID: 35729414 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00406-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Characterized as a semi-metal, gallium is a chemical element not found freely in the environment, but extracted as a by-product from other minerals. Despite of this, there are several gallium compounds with various applications, such as in the production of semiconductors, light emitting diodes; commercially as a potential cost reducer; pharmacology as cancer-related hypercalcemia, non-Hodgkin' lymphoma, breast and bladder cancer mainly and antimicrobial treatments. The latter will be emphasized in this work due to the contemporary emergence of the development of compounds with antimicrobial potential as a result of the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria. So, this article discusses the main works, from the discovery of gallium to those that culminated in the current research in microbiology of the last two decades. The antimicrobial activity of gallium can be confirmed through the experimental data and be a promising mean to other investigations, especially due to its iron mimicry ability and the capacity to disrupt microorganisms' metabolism.
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Ji W, Yan S, Xie K, Yuan X, Wang Z, Li Y. A clean process for phosphorus recovery and gallium enrichment from phosphorus flue dust by sodium carbonate roasting. J Hazard Mater 2022; 424:127580. [PMID: 34736211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Phosphorus flue dust (PFD) is a solid waste product from phosphorus (P) production that contains P and is enriched with gallium (Ga). The recovery of these valuable components not only protects the environment, but also reduces resource waste. This study aimed to develop a green and efficient method to recover P and enriched Ga from PFD. The effects of different parameters on the P leaching rate and Ga loss rate during Na2CO3 roasting and water leaching were investigated and optimized. The reaction mechanisms during the experiment were characterized, revealing that the P-containing compounds in PFD mainly transformed into water-soluble Na3PO4. Furthermore, the leaching rate of P reached 85.38%, while Ga was mainly concentrated in the residue and its loss rate was only about 1%. Ga content in the residue reached about 0.1%. An attempt was made to recover Na+ and PO43- from the aqueous solution by evaporative crystallization and XRD analysis showed that the main phase of the crystallization product was Na2HPO4. The proposed process is technically simple, only Na2CO3 is added and no hazardous substances are generated, and represents a new method for recovering P and enriching Ga from PFD.
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- Wentao Ji
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China
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Chen KY, Yang PT, Chang HF, Yeh KC, Wang SL. Soil gallium speciation and resulting gallium uptake by rice plants. J Hazard Mater 2022; 424:127582. [PMID: 34741941 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Gallium (Ga) is widely used in high-tech industries and is an emerging contaminant in the environment. This study aimed to determine Ga speciation in soils and Ga accumulation in rice plants (Oryza sativa L.) grown in three Ga-contaminated soils. The results showed that, among the soils, the acidic soil with a coarse texture had the highest soil Ga availability, which enhanced Ga uptake by rice roots. The Ga K-edge X-ray absorption near edge structure and sequential extraction results of the soils showed that the predominant species of Ga associated with iron hydroxides transformed to Ga(OH)3 precipitates, and the residue fraction increased with rice-growing time, resulting in lower Ga uptake by rice roots in the second half period of rice cultivation. A large fraction of Ga was accumulated in the rice roots, with only a small portion of Ga was transferred to the shoots and then to the rice grains. This study revealed that Ga speciation in soil-rice plant systems varied during rice cultivation and determined soil Ga availability to rice plants. Gallium accumulated in rice grains is distributed homogenously in the endosperm of the grains, suggesting a potential risk to public health via the intake of rice grains harvested from Ga-contaminated paddy fields.
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- Kai-Yue Chen
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan; Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan.
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Stuart B, Stan G, Popa A, Carrington M, Zgura I, Necsulescu M, Grant D. New solutions for combatting implant bacterial infection based on silver nano-dispersed and gallium incorporated phosphate bioactive glass sputtered films: A preliminary study. Bioact Mater 2022; 8:325-340. [PMID: 34541404 PMCID: PMC8427212 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Ag/Ga were incorporated into resorbable orthopaedic phosphate bioactive glasses (PBG, containing P, Ca, Mg, Na, and Fe) thin films to demonstrate their potential to limit growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in post-operative prosthetic implantation. Dual target consecutive co-sputtering was uniquely employed to produce a 46 nm Ag:PBG composite observed by high resolution TEM to consist of uniformly dispersed ~5 nm metallic Ag nano-particles in a glass matrix. Ga3+ was integrated into a phosphate glass preform target which was magnetron sputtered to film thicknesses of ~400 or 1400 nm. All coatings exhibited high surface energy of 75.4-77.3 mN/m, attributed to the presence of hydrolytic P-O-P structural surface bonds. Degradation profiles obtained in deionized water, nutrient broth and cell culture medium showed varying ion release profiles, whereby Ga release was measured in 1400 nm coating by ICP-MS to be ~6, 27, and 4 ppm respectively, fully dissolving by 24 h. Solubility of Ag nanoparticles was only observed in nutrient broth (~9 ppm by 24 h). Quantification of colony forming units after 24 h showed encouraging antibacterial efficacy towards both S. aureus (4-log reduction for Ag:PBG and 6-log reduction for Ga-PBG≈1400 nm) and E. coli (5-log reduction for all physical vapour deposited layers) strains. Human Hs27 fibroblast and mesenchymal stem cell line in vitro tests indicated good cytocompatibility for all sputtered layers, with a marginal cell proliferation inertia in the case of the Ag:PBG composite thin film. The study therefore highlights the (i) significant manufacturing development via the controlled inclusion of metallic nanoparticles into a PBG glass matrix by dual consecutive target co-sputtering and (ii) potential of PBG resorbable thin-film structures to incorporate and release cytocompatible/antibacterial oxides. Both architectures showed prospective bio-functional performance for a future generation of endo-osseous implant-type coatings.
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- B.W. Stuart
- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
- Army Centre for Medical Research, Bucharest, RO, 010195, Romania
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
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- Army Centre for Medical Research, Bucharest, RO, 010195, Romania
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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Gineste S, Lonetti B, Yon M, Giermanska J, Di Cola E, Sztucki M, Coppel Y, Mingotaud AF, Chapel JP, Marty JD, Mingotaud C. Hybrid polymeric micelles stabilized by gallium ions: Structural investigation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 609:698-706. [PMID: 34862046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The addition of gallium ions to a solution of a double-hydrophilic block copolymer, i.e. poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(acrylic acid), leads to the spontaneous formation of highly monodisperse micelles with a Hybrid PolyIon Complexes (HPICs) core. By combining several techniques, a precise description of the HPIC architecture was achieved. In particular and for the first time, NMR and anomalous small angle X-ray scattering (ASAXS) enable tracking of the inorganic ions in solution and highlighting the co-localization of the gallium and the poly(acrylic acid) blocks in a rigid structure at the core of the micelle. Such a core has a radius of ca 4.3 nm while the complete nano-object with its poly(ethylene oxide) shell has a total radius of ca 11 nm. The aggregation number was also estimated using the ASAXS results. This comprehensive structural characterization of the Ga HPICs corroborates the assumptions made for HPICs based on other inorganic ions and demonstrates the universality of the HPIC structure leading, for example, to new families of contrast agents in medical imaging.
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- Stéphane Gineste
- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, CNRS UMR 5031, University of Bordeaux,115, Avenue du Dr Albert Schweitzer 33600 Pessac, France
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- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71, avenue des Martyrs, CS 40220, 38043 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, CNRS UPR 8241, University of Toulouse, 205 route de Narbonne, 31077 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, CNRS UMR 5031, University of Bordeaux,115, Avenue du Dr Albert Schweitzer 33600 Pessac, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, University of Toulouse, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118, route de Narbonne 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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Ji W, Xie K, Yan S. Separation and recovery of heavy metals zinc and lead from phosphorus flue dust by vacuum metallurgy. J Environ Manage 2021; 294:113001. [PMID: 34111595 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Yellow phosphorous flue dust (YPFD) is a solid waste produced by the yellow phosphorus industry that contains heavy metals such as zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb), causing environmental damage. In this work, a vacuum metallurgy method is proposed to separate and recover Zn and Pb from solid waste YPFD. Under optimized conditions of 1173 K, 30 wt% reductant dosage, 60 min, and 5-10 Pa, the pre-separation of Zn and Pb was realized and the recovery rates of Zn and Pb reached 92.47% and 99.78%, respectively. In addition, gallium (Ga) remained in the residue with little loss, and then recovered by raising the reaction temperature to 1323 K. The recovery rates of Ga reached 87.57%. The principle of metal volatilization under vacuum at different temperatures was also clarified. The thermodynamic calculations of the carbothermal reduction reaction of metal oxides under vacuum were carried out. The analysis of the product obtained at 1173 K showed that Zn and Pb mainly existed in the form of elemental or simple compounds. At 1323 K, Ga in the residue was highly enriched in the condensation zone, which is conducive for the subsequent purification. The whole process is short, there is no waste water, low levels of pollution of emitted, and the technology provides a clean and sustainable way to reuse YPFD.
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- Wentao Ji
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China
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Amiel N, Dror I, Zurieli A, Livshitz Y, Reshef G, Berkowitz B. Selected technology-critical elements as indicators of anthropogenic groundwater contamination. Environ Pollut 2021; 284:117156. [PMID: 33895571 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Groundwater contamination originating from anthropogenic industrial activities is a global concern, adversely impacting health of living organisms and affecting natural ecosystems. Monitoring contamination in a complex groundwater system is often limited by sparse data and poor hydrogeological delineation, so that numerous indicators (organic, inorganic, isotopic) are frequently used simultaneously to reduce uncertainty. We suggest that selected Technology-Critical Elements (TCEs), which are usually found in very low concentrations in the groundwater environment, might serve as contamination indicators that can be monitored through aquifer systems. Here, we demonstrate the use of selected TCEs (in particular, Y, Rh, Tl, Ga, and Ge) as indicators for monitoring anthropogenic groundwater contamination in two different groundwater systems, near the Dead Sea, Israel. Using these TCEs, we show that the sources of local groundwater contamination are phosphogypsum ponds located adjacent to fertilizer plants in two industrial areas. In addition, we monitored the spatial distribution of the contaminant plume to determine the extent of well and spring contamination in the region. Results show significant contamination of the groundwater beneath both fertilizer plants, leading to contamination of a series of wells and two natural springs. The water in these springs contains elevated concentrations of toxic metals; U and Tl levels, among others, are above the maximum concentration limits for drinking water.
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- Nitai Amiel
- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel.
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- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- Israel Hydrological Service, Israel Water Authority, Jerusalem, 9195024, Israel
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- Israel Hydrological Service, Israel Water Authority, Jerusalem, 9195024, Israel
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- Israel Hydrological Service, Israel Water Authority, Jerusalem, 9195024, Israel
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- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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Avan AA. Spectrophotometric and colorimetric determination of gallium (III) with p-aminohippuric acid-functionalized citrate capped gold nanoparticles. Turk J Chem 2021; 45:879-891. [PMID: 34385874 PMCID: PMC8326479 DOI: 10.3906/kim-2101-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
A new technique for sensing Ga(III) concentration based on polyvinyl alcohol-citrate capped gold nanoparticle–
p-
aminohippuric acid hybrid (or three-layer core-shell configurations) has been demonstrated. The
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aminohippuric acid capped citrate-gold nanoparticles were comfortably agglomerated in the presence of Ga(III), and the color of the reaction quickly turned from red to violet or blue. Under the detection conditions, a good linear relationship was ideally obtained between the ratio of the absorbance intensity at 620 nm to that at 520 nm (A620/A520). The linear response range, the detection, and quantification limit was 34.9–418.3 μg/L and 7.6 μg/L, and 25 μg/L, respectively. To reflect the accuracy, the developed sensing approach was evaluated against certified reference materials (TMDA 51.3 fortified water and TMDA 28.3 fortified water). This colorimetric strategy was displayed excellent selectivity for Ga(III) over other examined ions. Additionally, the colorimetric method was properly used to detect the concentrations of Ga in tap water and certified reference material samples with recoveries ranging from 95.4 to 102.0%, displaying that the colorimetric procedure could be safely used for a realistic application.
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- Asiye Aslıhan Avan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul Turkey
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Mitidieri E, Visaggio D, Frangipani E, Turnaturi C, Vanacore D, Provenzano R, Costabile G, Sorrentino R, Ungaro F, Visca P, d'Emmanuele di Villa Bianca R. Intra-tracheal administration increases gallium availability in lung: implications for antibacterial chemotherapy. Pharmacol Res 2021; 170:105698. [PMID: 34058327 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The emergence of pan-resistant strains in nosocomial settings underscores the urgent need of novel therapies targeting vital bacterial functions. Bacterial iron metabolism is a fascinating target for new antimicrobials. Iron mimetic metal Ga(III) has been repurposed as an antimicrobial drug, in pre-clinical studies and recent clinical studies have raised the possibility of using Ga(III) for the treatment of P. aeruginosa pulmonary infection. Ga(III) has been approved by FDA for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune and bone resorption disorders. However, some critical issues affect the therapeutic schedule of Ga(III), principally the intra-venous (i.v.) administration, and the nephrotoxicity caused by prolonged administration. Ga(III) aerosolization could represent a viable alternative for treatment of lung infections, since delivery of antimicrobial agents to the airways maximizes drug concentration at the site of infection, improves the therapeutic efficacy, and alleviates systemic toxic effects. We demonstrate the advantage of inhaled vs i.v. administered Ga(III), in terms of bio-distribution and lung acute toxicity, by using a rat model. In vivo results support the use of Ga(III) for inhalation since intra-tracheal Ga(III) delivery improved its persistence in the lung, while the i.v. administration caused rapid clearance and did not allow to attain a significant Ga(III) concentration in this organ. Moreover, local and systemic acute toxicity following intra-tracheal administration was not observed, since no significant signs of inflammation were found. At this stage of evidence, the direct administration of Ga(III) to the lung appears feasible and safe, boosting the development of Ga(III)-based drugs for inhalation therapy.
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- Emma Mitidieri
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
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Schönberger N, Taylor C, Schrader M, Drobot B, Matys S, Lederer FL, Pollmann K. Gallium-binding peptides as a tool for the sustainable treatment of industrial waste streams. J Hazard Mater 2021; 414:125366. [PMID: 33636447 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Here we provide a proof of principle for an application-oriented concept for the peptide-based recovery of gallium in industrial wastewater, which was supported by biosorption studies with a real wastewater sample. We investigated the interaction of the gallium-binding peptides TMHHAAIAHPPH, NYLPHQSSSPSR, SQALSTSRQDLR, HTQHIQSDDHLA, and NDLQRHRLTAGP with gallium and arsenic through different experimental and computational approaches. Data obtained from isothermal titration microcalorimetry indicated a competitive influence by the presence of acetate ions with an exothermic contribution to the otherwise endothermic peptide gallium interactions. For peptide HTQHIQSDDHLA, a stabilizing influence of acetate ions on the metal peptide interaction was found. Peptide NYLPHQSSSPSR showed the highest affinity for gallium in ITC studies. Computational modeling of peptide NYLPHQSSSPSR was used to determine interaction parameters and to explain a possible binding mechanism. Furthermore, the peptides were immobilized on polystyrene beads. Thus, we created a novel and exceptionally robust peptide-based material for the biosorption of gallium from an aqueous solution. Data obtained from isothermal titration microcalorimetry indicated a competitive influence by the presence of acetate ions with an exothermic contribution to the otherwise endothermic peptide gallium interactions. For peptide HTQHIQSDDHLA, a stabilizing influence of acetate ions on the metal peptide interaction was found. Peptide NYLPHQSSSPSR showed the highest affinity for gallium in ITC studies. Computational modeling of peptide NYLPHQSSSPSR was used to determine interaction parameters and to explain a possible binding mechanism. Furthermore, the peptides were immobilized on polystyrene beads. Thus, we created a novel and exceptionally robust peptide-based material for the biosorption of gallium from an aqueous solution.
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- Nora Schönberger
- Institute of Nonferrous Metallurgy and Purest Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 32, 09599 Freiberg, Germany; Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Resource Ecology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Resource Ecology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328 Dresden, Germany
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