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Ju Y, Tang Z, Dai X, Gao H, Zhang J, Liu Y, Yang Y, Ni N, Zhang D, Wang Y, Sun N, Yin L, Luo M, Zhang J, Gu P. Protection against light-induced retinal degeneration via dual anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic functions of thrombospondin-1. Br J Pharmacol 2020; 179:1938-1961. [PMID: 33125704 DOI: 10.1111/bph.15303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Retinal photodamage is a high-risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. However, both the pathogenesis and effective therapies for retinal photodamage are still unclear and debated. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH The anti-inflammatory effects of thrombospondin-1 on blue light-induced inflammation in ARPE-19 cells and in retinal inflammation were evaluated. Furthermore, the anti-angiogenic effects of thrombospondin-1 on human microvascular endothelial cells (hMEC-1 cells) and a laser-induced choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) mouse model were evaluated. in vitro experiments, including western blotting, immunocytochemistry, migration assays and tube formation assays, as well as in vivo experiments, including immunofluorescence, visual electrophysiology, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, and fluorescein angiography, were employed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects of thrombospondin-1. KEY RESULTS Specific effects of blue light-induced retinal inflammation and pathological angiogenesis were reflected by up-regulation of pro-inflammatory factors and activation of angiogenic responses, predominantly regulated by the NF-κB and VEGFR2 pathways respectively. During the blue light-induced pathological progress, THBS-1 derived from retinal pigment epithelium down-regulated proteomics and biological assays. Thrombospondin-1 treatment also suppressed inflammatory infiltration and neovascular leakage. The protective effect of Thrombospondin-1 was additionally demonstrated by a substantial rescue of visual function. Mechanistically, thrombospondin-1 reversed blue light-induced retinal inflammation and angiogenesis by blocking the activated NF-κB and VEGFR2 pathways, respectively. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS Thrombospondin-1, with dual anti-inflammatory and anti-neovascularisation properties, is a promising agent for protection against blue light-induced retinal damage and retinal degenerative disorders which are pathologically associated with inflammatory and angiogenic progress.
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- Yahan Ju
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Application, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Application, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Application, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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White LED Light Exposure Inhibits the Development and Xanthophore Pigmentation of Zebrafish Embryo. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10810. [PMID: 31346212 PMCID: PMC6658701 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47163-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Circadian rhythm in all living organisms is disturbed continuously by artificial light sources and artificial lighting has become a hazard for public health. Circadian rhythm of melatonin maintains high levels of melatonin during the night and low levels during the day. N-acetyltransferase (arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase, AANAT) is one of the four enzymes required for melatonin synthesis and mtnr1ba is a melatonin receptor-encoding mRNA that is expressed widely in the embryonic brain. Pax7 has important roles during neural crest development and especially xanthophore pigmentation. Due to its diurnal nature, zebrafish provide a special opportunity for research on circadian rhythms that are regulated by melatonin. Here in this study, we showed that when compared with the white light control group, white LED light exposure resulted in loss of yellow pigmentation, decreased body length and locomotor activity, oxidant-antioxidant imbalance and decreased expressions of aanat2, mtnr1ba, and pax7 in zebrafish embryos. Histological analysis of this group revealed disorganization of the spaces among photoreceptor cells, decreased total retinal thickness and photoreceptor cell layer thickness compared with the control group. Artificial lighting pollution has the potential to become an important risk factor for different diseases including cancer especially for industrialized countries, therefore, more studies should be performed and necessary regulations should be made regarding this risk factor.
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Rajasekharan SK, Raorane CJ, Lee J. LED based real-time survival bioassays for nematode research. Sci Rep 2018; 8:11531. [PMID: 30069029 PMCID: PMC6070477 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30016-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Nematode bioassays are extensively conducted worldwide, either for screening anthelmintic drugs or for assessing the toxicity of drug candidates. Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency mandated the use of invertebrate models including nematodes especially Caenorhabditis elegans, for toxicity testing as an alternative to rodent models. The significance of nematode bioassays in the biological sciences is escalating, but no standardized protocol is available to assess nematode mortality in a liquid medium. Manual counting under white light is the only approach currently practiced, which exhibit large variabilities and false positive results. Here, we describe an innovative counting strategy that employs light-emitting diode (LED) technology. We found that the nematodes stopped moving under white light (360–760 nm) when administered with sub-lethal dosage (LC50) of a toxic drug, whereas they responded rapidly to blue (450–490 nm) and ultraviolet (UV) (100–400 nm) LED lights. Furthermore, paralyzed nematodes responded in less than 5 seconds to a LED pulse. The response to the LED stimulus was distinctively noted in C. elegans dauers, which squirmed away from illuminated sites within seconds. LED produced an incoherent beam, and uniformly distributed light across the sampling area. In conclusion, this method is more accurate than the conventional counting techniques, and enables us to differentiate paralyzed and dead nematodes virtually in real-time. Furthermore, this technique would appear to be suitable for incorporating a motion-sensor based automated system.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Color temperature of light-emitting diode lighting matters for optimum growth and welfare of broiler chickens. Animal 2017; 12:1015-1021. [PMID: 28988553 DOI: 10.1017/s1751731117002361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs are becoming more prevalent in broiler production as they are dimmable and more energy efficient than compact fluorescent lamps. Although there is some research on how spectrum of light can affect production, little has been conducted on how it may affect stress, and behavior. To determine how different spectrum of light produced by LED lights could affect production, stress and behavior we raised broilers under either 2700 K (WARM) or 5000 K (COOL) color temperature LED bulbs. To determine stress susceptibility bilateral asymmetry (ASYM, n=128), plasma corticosterone concentrations (CORT, n=40) and heterophil/lymphocyte ratios (HL, n=80) were measured. Fear was measured using tonic immobility (TI, n=128), inversion (INV, n=128) and isolation (ISO, n=128). Weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were also determined. The COOL birds had lower ASYM (1.65±0.08 mm, P=0.001), CORT (5.8±1.2 ng/dl, P=0.01) and HL (0.16±0.01, P=0.03) than the WARM birds (2.38±0.14 mm, 13.4±2.7 ng/dl and 0.21±0.02, respectively). The COOL birds righted faster during TI (136.2±11.1 s, P=0.001), flapped less intensely during INV (4.1±0.1 flaps/s, P<0.001) and vocalized less during ISO (45.3±2.8 vocalizations, P=0.005) when compared with WARM birds (207.2±15.8 s, 4.9±0.1 flaps/s and 56.5±2.9 vocalizations). The COOL birds (2.89±0.03 kg, P=0.02) grew to a heavier weight at the end of 42 day then WARM birds (2.79±0.03 kg). The COOL birds (1.54±0.03) had better FCR (P=0.02) than WARM birds (1.61±0.01). These results demonstrate that raising broilers under 5000 K LED lights can reduce their stress, fear and increase weight gain when compared with 2700 K. These results indicate that the spectrum of light used for rearing of broilers is not only important for production, but also for welfare of the birds.
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Wang Z, Yuan F, Li X, Li Y, Zhong H, Fan L, Yang S. 53% Efficient Red Emissive Carbon Quantum Dots for High Color Rendering and Stable Warm White-Light-Emitting Diodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1702910. [PMID: 28758696 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201702910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 288] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Red emissive carbon quantum dots (R-CQDs) with quantum yield of 53% is successfully prepared. An ultraviolet (UV)-pumped CQD phosphors-based warm white light-emitting diode (WLED) is realized for the first time and achieves a color rendering index of 97. This work provides a new avenue for the exploration of low cost, environment-friendly, and high-performance CQD phosphors-based warm WLEDs.
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- Zifei Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Chen B, Susha AS, Reckmeier CJ, Kershaw SV, Wang Y, Zou B, Zhong H, Rogach AL. Mesoporous Aluminum Hydroxide Synthesized by a Single-Source Precursor-Decomposition Approach as a High-Quantum-Yield Blue Phosphor for UV-Pumped White-Light-Emitting Diodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1604284. [PMID: 27862427 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Strongly emissive (photoluminescence quantum yield up to 65%), thermally stable aluminum hydroxide blue phosphors are synthesized by a single-source precursor-decomposition approach. Blue-emitting UV-pumped light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on the aluminum hydroxide phosphor reach luminous efficiency of 27.5 lm W-1 , while UV-white-LEDs integrating blue-emitting aluminum hydroxide and red-emitting CuInS2 nanocrystals achieve high color-rendering-index values of 94.3 and luminous efficiency of 23.5 lm W-1 .
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- Bingkun Chen
- Department of Physics and Materials Science & Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optoelectronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science & Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science & Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science & Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optoelectronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science & Center for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R
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Human-Friendly Light-Emitting Diode Source Stimulates Broiler Growth. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135330. [PMID: 26270988 PMCID: PMC4536231 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Previous study and our laboratory have reported that short-wavelength (blue and green) light and combination stimulate broiler growth. However, short-wavelength stimuli could have negative effects on poultry husbandry workers. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of human-friendly yellow LED light, which is acceptable to humans and close to green light, on broiler growth. We also aimed to investigate the potential quantitative relationship between the wavelengths of light used for artificial illumination and growth parameters in broilers. After hatching, 360 female chicks ("Meihuang" were evenly divided into six lighting treatment groups: white LED strips (400-700 nm, WL); red LED strips (620 nm, RL); yellow LED strips (580 nm, YL); green LED strips (514 nm, GL); blue LED strips (455 nm, BL); and fluorescent strips (400-700 nm, FL). From 30 to 72 days of age, broilers reared under YL and GL were heavier than broilers treated with FL (P < 0.05). Broilers reared under YL obtained the similar growth parameters with the broilers reared under GL and BL (P > 0.05). Moreover, YL significantly improved feeding efficiency when compared with GL and BL at 45 and 60 days of age (P < 0.05). In addition, we found an age-dependent effect of light spectra on broiler growth and a quantitative relationship between LED light spectra (455 to 620 nm) and the live body weights of broilers. The wavelength of light (455 to 620 nm) was found to be negatively related (R2 = 0.876) to live body weight at an early stage of development, whereas the wavelength of light (455 to 620 nm) was found to be positively correlated with live body weight (R2 = 0.925) in older chickens. Our results demonstrated that human-friendly yellow LED light (YL), which is friendly to the human, can be applied to the broilers production.
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