Treatment of Oxidative Stress with Exosomes in Myocardial Ischemia

A thrombus in a coronary artery causes ischemia, which eventually leads to myocardial infarction (MI) if not removed. However, removal generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which causes ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury that damages the tissue and exacerbates the resulting MI. The mechanism of I/R injury is currently extensively understood. However, supplementation of exogenous antioxidants is ineffective against oxidative stress (OS). Enhancing the ability of endogenous antioxidants may be a more effective way to treat OS, and exosomes may play a role as targeted carriers. Exosomes are nanosized vesicles wrapped in biofilms which contain various complex RNAs and proteins. They are important intermediate carriers of intercellular communication and material exchange. In recent years, diagnosis and treatment with exosomes in cardiovascular diseases have gained considerable attention. Herein, we review the new findings of exosomes in the regulation of OS in coronary heart disease, discuss the possibility of exosomes as carriers for the targeted regulation of endogenous ROS generation, and compare the advantages of exosome therapy with those of stem-cell therapy. Finally, we explore several miRNAs found in exosomes against OS.     

关于超耐候性BA01—02钛白粉的研制

采用高温淬火方法制备了Ｔｃ在２７．４Ｋ至９２．４Ｋ之间的一组不同氧含量的ＰＭＰ（粉末熔融工艺）法ＹＢＣＯ超导体。通过对这些超导体样品的磁滞回线及不可逆线的研究发现，随着氧空位的增加，超导体的磁通钉扎力减小     

N、S共掺杂碳基高效氧还原催化剂的制备

杂原子掺杂碳基氧还原（ORR）催化剂具有代替Pt基催化剂的巨大潜力。以硫掺杂g-C₃N₄（S-doped g-C₃N₄, S-g-C₃N₄）作为硫源和氮源,以三嵌段共聚物P123作为碳源,通过简单的高温热解法成功制备了N、S共掺杂碳（N, S co-doped carbon, NSC）催化剂,并考察了热解温度对制备的NSC催化剂ORR性能的影响。材料表征结果显示:温度为1 000 ℃时制备的催化剂NSC-1000具有较高的氮含量和硫含量及最大的比表面积;电化学测试结果显示:NSC-1000具有最佳的ORR性能,在0.1 mol/L KOH溶液中半波电位（half-wave potential, E1/2）高达0.888 V,且经10 000圈循环伏安扫描后E1/2仅负移12 mV,表现出极佳的活性和稳定性。此外,旋转环盘电极测试结果显示:NSC-1000催化剂主要以四电子反应路径催化ORR的发生。本实验为制备N、S共掺杂碳基高效ORR催化剂提供了新的思路。     

Cobalt nanoparticle decorated N-doped carbons derived from a cobalt covalent organic framework for oxygen electrochemistry

The low cost and highly efficient construction of electrocatalysts has attracted significant attention owing to the use of clean and sustainable energy technologies. In this work, cobalt nanoparticle decorated N-doped carbons (Co@NC) are synthesized by the pyrolysis of a cobalt covalent organic framework under an inert atmosphere. The Co@NC demonstrates improved electrocatalytic capabilities compared to N-doped carbon without the addition of Co nanoparticles, indicating the important role of cobalt. The well-dispersed active sites (Co–N_x) and the synergistic effect between the carbon matrix and Co nanoparticles greatly enhance the electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction. In addition, the Co content has a significant effect on the catalytic activity. The resulting Co@NC-0.86 exhibits a superb electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction in an alkaline electrolyte in terms of the onset potential (0.90 V), half-wave potential (0.80 V) and the limiting current density (4.84 mA·cm^–2), and a high selectivity, as well as a strong methanol tolerance and superior durability, these results are comparable to those of the Pt/C catalyst. Furthermore, the superior bifunctional activity of Co@NC-0.86 was also confirmed in a home-built Zn-air battery, signifying the possibility for application in electrode materials and in current energy conversion and storage devices.     

超临界空冷机组低负荷运行期间溶氧升高的异常分析

某电厂350 MW直接空冷机组检修后存在低负荷运行期间溶氧升高、高负荷运行期间溶氧正常的异常现象。从数据分析、现场调整等方面查找原因,分析得出异常现象是机组真空冷却器底部回水管道不畅所导致,并给出了相应的解决措施,为类似机组提供参考。     

Simulation study on the gasification process of Ningdong coal with iron-based oxygen carrier

Chemical looping gasification (CLG) of Ningdong coal by using Fe₂O₃ as the oxygen carriers (OCs) was studied, and the gasification characteristics were obtained. A computation fluid dynamics (CFD) model based on Eulerian‐-Lagrangian multiphase framework was established, and a numerical simulation the coal chemical looping gasification processes in fuel reactor (FR) was investigated. In addition, the heterogeneous reactions, homogeneous reactions and Fe₂O₃ oxygen carriers' reduction reactions were considered in the gasification process. The characteristics of gas flow and gasification in the FR were analyzed and it was found that the experiment results were consistent with the simulation values. The results show that when the O/C mole rate was 0.5:1, the gasification temperature was 900 ℃ and the water vapor volume flow rate was 2.2 ml·min^-1, the mole fraction of syngas reached a maximum value of the experimental result and simulation value were 71.5% and 70.2%, respectively. When the O/C mole rate was 0.5:1, the gasification temperature was 900 ℃, and the water vapor volume flow was 1.8 ml·min^-1; the gasification efficiency reached the maximum value was 62.2%, and the maximum carbon conversion rate was 84.0%.     

Reactivity study and kinetic evaluation of CuO-based oxygen carriers modified by three different ores in chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling (CLOU) process

In the chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling (CLOU) process,CuO is a promising material due to the high oxygen carrier capacity and exothermic reaction in fuel reactor but limited by the low melting point.The combustion rate of carbon is faster than the decoupling rate of oxygen carrier (OC).Hence,high tem-perature tolerance and rapid oxygen release rate of CuO modified by three different ores were investi-gated in this study.The kinetics analysis of oxygen decoupling with Cu-based oxygen carriers was also evaluated.Results showed that CuO modified by chrysolite had faster oxygen release rate than that of CuO.Limestone showed obvious positive effect on the oxidization process.The selected OCs could keep stable in at least 20 cycles,for about 1200 min.Shrinking core model (SCM) fitted well for the decoupling process in the temperature range of 1123-1223 K.Reduction rate kinetic information may aid in the development of chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling (CLOU) technologies during reactor design and process modeling.Ternary doped copper oxide with chrysolite and limestone could improve the reactivity of CuO in decoupling and coupling process and also improve the high temperature tolerance.     

生物质硅炭增强改性氢化丁腈橡胶的性能及老化规律

以生物质硅炭(Si/CB)取代部分N550炭黑为补强剂、HNBR为基体制备了生物质硅炭改性的HNBR复合材料。研究了硅炭对HNBR的补强行为,高温真空介质中橡胶的热老化行为及主链老化结构的演变。与传统炭黑的增强效果相比,生物质硅炭增强的HNBR表现出更好的韧性、撕裂强度、较低的永久变形及高温力学性能。160℃下老化20 d,材料的拉伸强度保持率大于100%,生物质硅炭表现出较好的耐老化能力。链接-CN官能团的α-碳原子高温下易均裂氢原子生成自由基,连续加氢还原使-C■N转化为-C■NH,直至形成化学交联结构,导致橡胶的玻璃化转变温度升高。氢化丁腈的CN含量越低,耐老化能力越突出。依据分子主链老化的结构演变信息,提出了HNBR的可能老化机理。     

多孔普鲁士蓝类似物的合成及电催化析氧性能

采用一种简单易行的共沉淀法合成了前驱体镍铁普鲁士蓝类似物NiFe-PBA（NF）,然后通过溶剂热处理获得了镍铁普鲁士蓝纳米多孔材料（NFP）。通过XRD、SEM、TEM、XPS、BET及电化学方法对所得材料进行了结构表征和析氧性能测试。结果表明,NFP相对于前驱体NF,电化学比表面积增大、催化活性位点增多,电催化析氧反应（OER）性能显著提高。在浓度1 mol/L KOH水溶液中,达到10 mA/cm2电流密度时,NFP所需过电位仅为260 mV,比NF（320 mV）前驱体低18.75%,也优于大多数已报道的非贵金属催化剂和商用贵金属催化剂,显示出良好的应用前景。     

Differential Cytotoxicity Mechanisms of Copper Complexed with Disulfiram in Oral Cancer Cells

Disulfiram (DSF), an irreversible aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor, is being used in anticancer therapy, as its effects in humans are known and less adverse than conventional chemotherapy. We explored the potential mechanism behind the cytotoxicity of DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ complexes in oral epidermoid carcinoma meng-1 (OECM-1) and human gingival epithelial Smulow-Glickman (SG) cells. Exposure to CuCl₂ or CuCl slightly but concentration-dependently decreased cell viability, while DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ induced cell death in OECM-1 cells, but not SG cells. DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ also increased the subG1 population and decreased the G1, S, and G2/M populations in OECM-1 cells, but not SG cells, and suppressed cell proliferation in both OECM-1 and SG cells. ALDH enzyme activity was inhibited by CuCl and DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ in SG cells, but not OECM-1 cells. ROS levels and cellular senescence were increased in DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺-treated OECM-1 cells, whereas they were suppressed in SG cells. DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²⁺ induced mitochondrial fission in OECM-1 cells and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential. CuCl₂ increased but DSF- Cu²⁺ impaired oxygen consumption rates and extracellular acidification rates in OECM-1 cells. CuCl₂ stabilized HIF-1α expression under normoxia in OECM-1 cells, and complex with DSF enhanced that effect. Levels of c-Myc protein and its phosphorylation at Tyr58 and Ser62 were increased, while levels of the N-terminal truncated form (Myc-nick) were decreased in DSF-Cu⁺/Cu²-treated OECM-1 cells. These effects were all suppressed by pretreatment with the ROS scavenger NAC. Overexpression of c-Myc failed to induce HIF-1α expression. These findings provide novel insight into the potential application of DSF-CuCl₂ complex as a repurposed agent for OSCC cancer therapy.