Synthesis, characterization of Ag-WO3/bentonite nanocomposites and their application in photocatalytic degradation of humic acid in water

Unlocking melanoma Suppression: Insights from Plasma-Induced potent miRNAs through PI3K-AKT-ZEB1 axis

INTRODUCTION

Melanoma is a rare but highly malignant form of skin cancer. Although recent targeted and immune-based therapies have improved survival rates by 10-15%, effective melanoma treatment remains challenging. Therefore, novel, combinatorial therapy options such as non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NTP) are being investigated to inhibit and prevent chemoresistance. Although several studies have reported the apoptotic and inhibitory effects of reactive oxygen species produced by NTP in the context of melanoma, the intricate molecular network that determines the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating NTP-mediated cell death remains unexplored.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms and miRNA networks regulated by NTP-induced oxidative stress in melanoma cells.

METHODS

Melanoma cells were exposed to NTP and then subjected to high-throughput miRNA sequencing to identify NTP-regulated miRNAs. Various biological processes and underlying molecular mechanisms were assessed using Alamar Blue, propidium iodide (PI) uptake, cell migration, and clonogenic assays followed by qRT-PCR and flow cytometry.

RESULTS

NTP exposure for 3 min was sufficient to modulate the expression of several miRNAs, inhibiting cell growth. Persistent NTP exposure for 5 min increased differential miRNA regulation, PI uptake, and the expression of genes involved in cell cycle arrest and death. qPCR confirmed that miR-200b-3p and miR-215-5p upregulation contributed to decreased cell viability and migration. Mechanistically, inhibiting miR-200b-3p and miR-215-5p in SK-2 cells enhancedZEB1, PI3K, and AKT expression, increasing cell proliferation and viability.

CONCLUSION

This study demonstrated that NTP exposure for 5 min results in the differential regulation of miRNAs related to the PI3K-AKT-ZEB1 axis and cell cycle dysregulation to facilitate melanoma suppression.

Hydrogen sulfide donors across time: From origins to cutting-edge applications

This review aims to analyze the developmental trajectory of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) donors over the past three decades and explore the historical background, research hotspots, and emerging trends in related fields from a temporal perspective. A total of 5092 literature articles on H2S donors were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), encompassing 1303 journals, 20638 authors, 10992 institutions, and 459 countries and regions. Utilizing CiteSpace as a bibliometric tool, historical features, evolving active topics, and emerging trends in the field of H2S donors were identified. Over the past 30 years, the field of H2S donors has remained in a prominent stage. This article discusses both inorganic and organic types of H2S donors, including NaHS and Na2S, GYY4137, AP39, and AP123, as well as briefly outlines research and applications of H2S donors in nanotechnology, advanced materials, composite materials, nanostructures, and optical properties. Mechanistically, the review outlines how H2S donors regulate cellular signal transduction, anti-inflammatory responses, neuroprotection, and other pathways within the organism by modulating protein S-sulfhydration, antioxidant effects, and interactions with metal proteins. In terms of applications, the review summarizes the extensive use of H2S donors in biomedical research, encompassing cardiovascular, neurological, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer characteristics, as well as their potential applications in the treatment of metabolic diseases. Finally, challenges and limitations faced by H2S donor research are discussed, and potential future research directions are proposed.

Decoration of 0D Bi3NbO7 nanoparticles onto 2D BiOIO3 nanosheets as visible-light responsive S-scheme photocatalyst for photo-oxidation of antibiotics in wastewater

In this work, a new S-type hybrid composed of 2D BiOIO3 and 0D Bi3NbO7 was proposed and hybridized by a facile self-assembly strategy. The developed nanomaterials were characterized and identified by a series of sophisticated analyses, like XRD, SEM, EIS, XPS, PL, UPS, EDS, BET, M-S, TEM, HRTEM, and DRS. The photocatalytic behavior of BiOIO3/Bi3NbO7 was examined and optimized against amoxicillin (AMX) and other types of antibiotics under a variety of environmental conditions, such as visible light (150 W LED), direct sunlight, pH (3-11), catalyst dosages (20-80 mg), humic acid (0-24 mg/L), AMX concentration (10-40 mg/L), and different inorganic ions (0.05 M). The optimized BiOIO3/Bi3NbO7 hybrid attained exceptional AMX degradation activity (96.5%) under visible light (60 min), with a reaction constant of up to 0.04559 min-1, exceeding bare BiOIO3 and Bi3NbO7 by 5.57 and 5.3 folds, respectively. The obtained BiOIO3/Bi3NbO7 hybrid unclosed expanded light utilization behavior compared with neat catalysts, which originates from the powerful incorporation between BiOIO3 and Bi3NbO7 in the S-type system. The radical investigations confirmed the superiority of BiOIO3/Bi3NbO7 in generating both •OH and •O2- during the photoreaction. The novel Bi3NbO7-based heterojunction afforded robust photostability in five treatment cycles and simple charge transfer activity in the S-type route, boosting the photo-mechanism for antibiotic degradation in an efficient manner. The building of the S-scheme heterojunction between BiOIO3 and Bi3NbO7 stimulates the utilization of holes by the recombination process and promotes the overall stability of the composite. Our study introduces a new class of semiconductor heterojunctions that may contribute to the development potential of the photocatalysis sector in wastewater treatment.

Preparation of high-performance supercapacitor electrode with nanocomposite of CuO/NCNO flower-like

Due to the importance of energy storage systems based on supercapacitors, various studies have been conducted. In this research CuO, NCNO and the flower like CuO/NCNO have been studied as a novel materials in this field. The resulte showed that the synthesized CuO nanostructutes have flower like morphology which studied by FE-SEM analisis. Further, the XRD pattern confirmed the crystalline properties of the CuO/NCNO nanocomposite, and the Raman verified the functional groups and vibrations of the components of CuO/NCNO nanocomposite. In a two-electrode system at a current density of 4 A/g, the capacitance, power density, and energy density were 450 F/g, 3200 W/kg, and 98 Wh/kg, respectively. The charge transfer resistances of CuO and NCNO/CuO electrodes obtained 8 and 2 Ω respectively, which show that the conductivity and supercapacitive properties of nanocomposite are better than pure components. Also, the stability and low charge transfer resistance are other advantages obtained in a two-symmetrical electrode investigation. The stability investigation showed that after 3000 consecutive cycles, only 4% of the initial capacitance of the CuO/NCNO electrode decreased.

A Modified Electrochemical Sensor Based on N,S-Doped Carbon Dots/Carbon Nanotube-Poly(Amidoamine) Dendrimer Hybrids for Imatinib Mesylate Determination

Imatinib mesylate, an anticancer drug, is prescribed to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors and chronic myelogenous leukemia. A hybrid nanocomposite of N,S-doped carbon dots/carbon nanotube-poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (N,S-CDs/CNTD) was successfully synthesized and used as a significant modifier to design a new and highly selective electrochemical sensor for the determination of imatinib mesylate. A rigorous study with electrochemical techniques, such as cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry, was performed to elucidate the electrocatalytic properties of the as-prepared nanocomposite and the preparation procedure of the modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE). A higher oxidation peak current was generated for the imatinib mesylate on a N,S-CDs/CNTD/GCE surface compared to the GCE and CNTD/GCE. The N,S-CDs/CNTD/GCE showed a linear relationship between the concentration and oxidation peak current of the imatinib mesylate in 0.01-100 μM, with a detection limit of 3 nM. Finally, the imatinib mesylate's quantification in blood-serum samples was successfully performed. The N,S-CDs/CNTD/GCE's reproducibility and stability were indeed excellent.