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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Livia Noemi Kolb, Alaa Othman, Lucia Rohrer, Jan Kruetzfeldt, Arnold von Eckardstein
Summary: Biomarkers are important for early detection and stratification of diabetes and its complications. In this study, we used NMR spectrometry to analyze metabolic parameters in plasma samples of healthy volunteers and diabetic patients. Our results showed independent associations between diabetes and branched-chain amino acids, lactate, linoleic acid, and HDL diameter. Additionally, we found imbalances in the concentrations of free cholesterol in different lipoprotein subclasses in diabetic subjects compared to non-diabetic controls, which may reflect disturbances in cholesterol transfer processes.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia Nowowiejska, Anna Baran, Iwona Flisiak
Summary: Psoriasis is a common skin disease affecting about 1%-3% of the general population, often accompanied by cardiometabolic disorders. Research indicates that lipid expression and metabolism disorders are more common in psoriatic patients, playing a significant role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shuang Zhang, Shitong Cheng, Xue He, Wei Wang, Ke Yun, Dongliang Man, Haibo Ding, Ping Li, Zhenxing Chu, Xiaotao Yang, Hong Shang, Xiaoxu Han
Summary: The study found a significant positive correlation between RLP-C and both the occurrence and severity of FLD, which may assist clinicians in identifying individuals at high risk for FLD and implementing interventions to reduce FLD prevalence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Liad Segal, Eli C. Lewis
Summary: AAT is a crucial acute-phase protein that plays a significant role in protecting tissues, maintaining endothelial function, and improving outcomes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition to inhibiting elastase, AAT also possesses other anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, binding to partners such as cholesterol, fatty acids, lipid rafts, and lipoproteins. These findings enhance our understanding of AAT's mechanism of action.
CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Herman E. Popeijus, Willem Zwaan, Jehad Z. Tayyeb, Jogchum Plat
Summary: ApoA-I plays a crucial role in HDL metabolism and RCT. Lower serum ApoA-I concentrations during inflammation may lead to dysfunctional HDL particles. Modulating hepatic lipoprotein metabolism with compounds like SCFAs shows promise in increasing ApoA-I concentrations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Junxia Zhang, Jinxiu Xu, Xue Lin, Feng Tang, Lupin Tan
Summary: The study showed that CTRP3 can improve fructose-induced MAFLD and inhibit oxidative stress. This may be partially attributed to the rescue of oxidative stress related to xanthine oxidase overactivity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gediz Dogay Us, Sohail Mushtaq
Summary: The study demonstrates that high-dose intake of omega-3 fatty acids in combination with statins has a positive effect on improving lipid profiles in hyperlipidemic patients, particularly in reducing LDL III, non-HDL-C, TG, and VLDL-C. Further research is needed to validate these findings.
LIPIDS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Veni Bharti, Aseem Bhardwaj, Kalli Hood, David A. Elias, Arron W. S. Metcalfe, Jong Sung Kim
Summary: This meta-analysis reviewed 29 studies comparing lipid levels in MDD patients and healthy individuals, finding higher TG levels but lower TC and VLDL levels in MDD patients. Age and region were found to have an impact on lipid levels in MDD patients.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shun Yu Sun, Wei Yi Yang, Zhuo Tan, Xing Yu Zhang, Yi Lin Shen, Qi Wei Guo, Guo Ming Su, Xu Chen, Jia Lin, Ding Zhi Fang
Summary: The study investigated the serum levels of FFAs and their associations with routine serum lipids in diet-induced obese mice. The findings suggest that obesity may influence the serum FFAs profiles and the relationship of individual FFAs and their relative levels to other FFAs with routine serum lipids. Individual FFAs may interact with others and obesity on levels of routine serum lipids, providing potential novel perspectives for improving hyperlipidemia in subjects with obesity.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Himani Thakkar, Vinnyfred Vincent, Ambuj Roy, Ajay Kumar Gautam, Rintu Kutum, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Sandeep Singh, Archna Singh
Summary: Impairments in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) function are linked to coronary artery disease development. This study found distinct lipid and protein profiles in HDL from ACS patients, suggesting a potential contribution to HDL dysfunction beyond inflammatory conditions.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Takahiro Nishihara, Toru Miyoshi, Keishi Ichikawa, Kazuhiro Osawa, Mitsutaka Nakashima, Takashi Miki, Hiroshi Ito
Summary: This study showed that oxidative stress, as assessed by MDA-LDL, plays a crucial role in linking nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. The analysis of MDA-LDL levels and coronary CTA findings highlighted the significant association between NAFLD and high-risk plaques.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Tanya J. W. McDonald, Luisa Diaz-Arias, Diane Vizthum, Bobbie J. Henry-Barron, Mackenzie C. Cervenka
Summary: This study found that adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who started the modified Atkins diet (MAD) increased their fat intake, particularly saturated and monounsaturated fat, and reduced carbohydrate intake. Moreover, dietary intake of cholesterol and fat was associated with changes in serum total cholesterol (TC) and LDL levels.
SEIZURE-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPILEPSY
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yang Zou, Chong Hu, Maobin Kuang, Yuliang Chai
Summary: This study indicates for the first time that higher RC/HDL-C ratio in the general population may be closely associated with an increased risk of NAFLD, and the area under the curve of this ratio exceeds that of other lipid parameters.
BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yunjiao Yang, Wen Deng, Yanmei Wang, Tongyi Li, Yiding Chen, Cong Long, Qing Wen, Yue Wu, Qiu Chen
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the effect of omega-3 fatty acids (OM3-FA) or their combination with statins on the lipid profile in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. The results showed that OM3-FA monotherapy significantly decreased triglycerides, total cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, but increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein levels. Combined therapy with statins also significantly reduced various lipid parameters. However, caution is needed in interpreting these results due to the high heterogeneity between the included studies.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Flavio Roberto Cavalleiro de Macedo Ribeiro, Carolina Heitmann Mares Azevedo Ribeiro, Thauany Martins Tavoni, Erica dos Santos Sarges, Fatima Rodrigues Freitas, Noedir Antonio Groppo Stolf, Roberto Kalil Filho, Raul Cavalcante Maranhao
Summary: The study aimed to investigate cholesterol transfers in patients with PAD with or without T2DM. Results showed that the transfer of unesterified cholesterol was lower in PAD + DM compared to PAD and controls, indicating that impaired HDL metabolism may contribute to the higher incidence of PAD in patients with T2DM.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia Hennicke, Linda Schwaigerlehner, Clemens Gruenwald-Gruber, Isabelle Bally, Wai Li Ling, Nicole Thielens, Jean-Baptiste Reiser, Renate Kunert
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Annette Delices, Davina Moodelly, Charlotte Hurot, Yanxia Hou, Wai Li Ling, Christine Saint-Pierre, Didier Gasparutto, Gilles Nogues, Peter Reiss, Kuntheak Kheng
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Patricia Pereira Aguilar, Katrin Reiter, Viktoria Wetter, Petra Steppert, Daniel Maresch, Wai Li Ling, Peter Satzer, Alois Jungbauer
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2020)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Thorsten B. Blum, Dominique Housset, Max T. B. Clabbers, Eric van Genderen, Maria Bacia-Verloop, Ulrich Zander, Andrew A. McCarthy, Guy Schoehn, Wai Li Ling, Jan Pieter Abrahams
Summary: Electron diffraction in protein crystallography can be improved by limiting dynamical scattering through data collection from thin crystals and using low-noise detectors. Likelihood-based correction can further reduce the dynamical component in refinement, leading to improvements in structural refinement and providing valuable insights into protein function. These advancements enhance the value of macromolecular electron crystallography as a complementary technique in structural biology.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D-STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander E. S. Van Driessche, Nani Van Gerven, Rick R. M. Joosten, Wai Li Ling, Maria Bacia, Nico Sommerdijk, Mike Sleutel
Summary: The study utilized cryo-transmission electron microscopy to map the self-assembly route of protein crystals at high nucleation rates, revealing the importance of interactions between crystalline nuclei and the impact of oriented attachment on the protein crystallization process.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jonathan S. Weerakkody, Marielle El Kazzy, Elise Jacquier, Pierre-Henri Elchinger, Raphael Mathey, Wai Li Ling, Cyril Herrier, Thierry Livache, Arnaud Buhot, Yanxia Hou
Summary: Electronic nose utilizes a multisensor array to differentiate volatile organic compounds. In this study, a biohybrid surface with hierarchical structures made of self-assembling peptides is used for VOCs detection and discrimination. By a simple design process, the biohybrid sensor array shows sufficient discriminatory capabilities for four VOCs, with benchmarked limit of detection.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander E. S. Van Driessche, Wai Li Ling, Guy Schoehn, Mike Sleutel
Summary: Protein crystallization is a remarkable natural phenomenon, although the formation of a nucleus in this process is still poorly understood. The two-step nucleation model has emerged as a consensus, but further experimental verification is needed. By studying the nucleation pathway of glucose isomerase, it was found that nanoscopic crystallites with lattice symmetry equivalent to mature crystals are present in the early stages of the reaction process, highlighting the importance of experimental data for a general understanding of protein crystal nucleation.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tuan M. Duong, Dmitry Aldakov, Stephanie Pouget, Wai Li Ling, Le Si Dang, Gilles Nogues, Peter Reiss
Summary: This study presents a simple method for tuning the emission wavelength of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals by post-synthetic doping with aluminum. By increasing the Al/Pb feed ratio, different doping levels were achieved. Introduction of Al3+ led to a hypsochromic shift of the photoluminescence emission and the peak position was stable and tunable.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
A. R. Lauer, R. Hellmann, G. Montes-Hernandez, N. Findling, W. L. Ling, T. Epicier, A. Fernandez-Martinez, A. E. S. Van Driessche
Summary: Multiple-step nucleation pathways exist in both inorganic and biomineral systems. Precise understanding of the nucleation steps and transformation mechanisms remains a challenging task. In this study, we investigated the nucleation pathway of SrSO4 under different solution parameters and found that the nucleation mechanism and the formation of intermediate phases are influenced by the physico-chemical conditions.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Celine Rivaux, Tugce Akdas, Ranjana Yadav, Omar El-Dahshan, Davina Moodelly, Wai Li Ling, Dmitry Aldakov, Peter Reiss
Summary: Continuous flow synthesis of highly luminescent AIS/ZnS QDs was achieved with high PLQY values in short reaction times, by optimizing reaction parameters and favoring the formation of defect complexes through the addition of excess indium and low reaction temperatures. Structural disorder and the formation of ZnIn- antisite defects during ZnS shell growth contribute to the high efficiency of the QDs. The presented method allows for excellent reproducibility and scalability for large-scale production.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peter Reiss, Ranjana Yadav, Yongju Kwon, Christine Saint-Pierre, Wai Li Ling
Summary: Nonpyrophoric amines phosphines react with indium(III) halides in the presence of zinc chloride to synthesize colloidal indium phosphide (InP) quantum dots. However, the required P/In ratio of 4:1 makes it challenging to prepare large-sized and near-infrared absorbing/emitting InP QDs using this method. To overcome this, a synthetic approach using indium(I) halide as both the indium source and reducing agent for aminophosphine is introduced. This zinc-free method produces tetrahedral InP QDs with an edge length >10 nm and narrow size distribution.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie Hutin, Janet R. Kumita, Vivien I. Strotmann, Anika Dolata, Wai Li Ling, Nessim Louafi, Anton Popov, Pierre- Emmanuel Milhiet, Martin Blackledge, Max H. Nanao, Philip A. Wigge, Yvonne Stahl, Luca Costa, Mark D. Tully, Chloe Zubieta
Summary: Liquid-liquid phase separation is a crucial mechanism for the dynamic compartmentalization of macromolecules in response to physicochemical factors. In the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, the protein ELF3 drives temperature-sensitive growth by undergoing liquid-liquid phase separation. Through a combination of biochemical, biophysical, and structural techniques, this study investigates the behavior of the ELF3 protein with varying lengths of its poly-glutamine tract. The results show that the dilute phase of ELF3 forms a monodisperse higher-order oligomer, which undergoes pH- and temperature-sensitive phase separation, leading to the formation of a hydrogel.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sajan Pradhan, Deshaj Bhujel, Bikram Gurung, Debesh Sharma, Siddhant Basel, Sagarmani Rasaily, Surakcha Thapa, Sukanya Borthakur, Wai Li Ling, Lakshi Saikia, Peter Reiss, Anand Pariyar, Sudarsan Tamang
Summary: Lead halide perovskite (LHP) based colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) show great potential as photocatalysts due to their exceptional optical properties. The halide-passivated, monodisperse CsPbBr(3)CQDs demonstrated improved stability and efficiency for organic transformations, with higher reaction rates and turnover numbers compared to other catalysts. This study suggests the practical applicability of energy-level tunable, size-controlled LHP CQDs in efficient photocatalysis for organic synthesis.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lucie Jamgotchian, Solenne Vaillant, Erwan Selingue, Anaelle Doerflinger, Agathe Belime, Marie Vandamme, Guillaume Pinna, Wai Li Ling, Edmond Gravel, Sebastien Meriaux, Eric Doris
Summary: In this study, a tailor-made micellar carrier system was assembled and evaluated for efficient encapsulation of a superfluorinated MRI probe and targeting solid tumors. In vivo validation on MC38 tumor-bearing mice confirmed the effective targeting properties of the nano-carrier as monitored by F-19-MRI.
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Chemistry, Physical
Marianne Marchioni, Giulia Veronesi, Isabelle Worms, Wai Li Ling, Thomas Gallon, Didier Leonard, Christelle Gateau, Mireille Chevallet, Pierre-Henri Jouneau, Laura Carlini, Chiara Battocchio, Pascale Delangle, Isabelle Michaud-Soret, Aurelien Deniaud
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2020)