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Quaternary Solar Cells with 12.5% Efficiency Enabled with Non‐Fullerene and Fullerene Acceptor Guests to Improve Open Circuit Voltage and Film Morphology
摘要： Vaccines and antivirals to combat dengue, Zika, and other flavivirus pathogens present a major, unmet medical need. Vaccine development has been severely challenged by the antigenic diversity of these viruses and the propensity of non-neutralizing, cross-reactive antibodies to facilitate cellular infection and increase disease severity. As an alternative, direct-acting antivirals targeting the flavivirus envelope protein, E, have the potential to act via an analogous mode of action without the risk of antibody-dependent enhancement of infection and disease. We previously discovered that structurally diverse small molecule inhibitors of the dengue virus E protein exhibit varying levels of antiviral activity against other flaviviruses in cell culture. Here, we demonstrate that the broad-spectrum activity of several cyanohydrazones against dengue, Zika, and Japanese encephalitis viruses is due to specific inhibition of E-mediated membrane fusion during viral entry and provide proof of concept for pharmacological inhibition of E as an antiviral strategy in vivo.
关键词： viral entry inhibitor,envelope protein inhibitor,dengue virus,antiviral,fusion inhibitor,flavivirus
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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In Vivo Two-photon Calcium Imaging in Dendrites of Rabies Virus-labeled V1 Corticothalamic Neurons
摘要： Monitoring neuronal activity in vivo is critical to understanding the physiological or pathological functions of the brain. Two-photon Ca2? imaging in vivo using a cranial window and speci?c neuronal labeling enables real-time, in situ, and long-term imaging of the living brain. Here, we constructed a recombinant rabies virus containing the Ca2? indicator GCaMP6s along with the ?uorescent protein DsRed2 as a baseline reference to ensure GCaMP6s signal reliability. This functional tracer was applied to retrogradely label speci?c V1–thalamus circuits and detect spontaneous Ca2? activity in the dendrites of V1 corticothalamic neurons by in vivo two-photon Ca2? imaging. Notably, we were able to record single-spine spontaneous Ca2? activity in speci?c circuits. Distinct spontaneous Ca2? dynamics in dendrites of V1 corticothalamic neurons were found for different V1–thalamus circuits. Our method can be applied to monitor Ca2? dynamics in speci?c input circuits in vivo, and contribute to functional studies of de?ned neural circuits and the dissection of functional circuit connections.
关键词： Corticothalamic projection,In vivo Ca2? imaging,Two-photon microscopy,Primary visual cortex,Neural circuit tracing,Cranial window,Rabies virus,Dendrite
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Interaction mechanism between TiO <sub/>2</sub> nanostructures and bovine leukemia virus proteins in photoluminescence-based immunosensors
摘要： In this research a mechanism of interaction between a semiconducting TiO2 layer and bovine leukemia virus protein gp51, applied in the design of photoluminescence-based immunosensors, is proposed and discussed. Protein gp51 was adsorbed on the surface of a nanostructured TiO2 thin film, formed on glass substrates (TiO2/glass). A photoluminescence (PL) peak shift from 517 nm to 499 nm was observed after modification of the TiO2/glass by adsorbed gp51 (gp51/TiO2/glass). After incubation of the gp51/TiO2/glass in a solution containing anti-gp51, a new structure (anti-gp51/gp51/TiO2/glass) was formed and the PL peak shifted backwards from 499 nm to 516 nm. The above-mentioned PL shifts are attributed to the variations in the self-trapped exciton energy level, which were induced by the changes of electrostatic interaction between the adsorbed gp51 and the negatively charged TiO2 surface. The strength of the electric field affecting the photoluminescence centers, was determined from variations between the PL-spectra of TiO2/glass, gp51/TiO2/glass and anti-gp51/gp51/TiO2/glass. The principle of how these electric field variations are induced has been predicted. The highlighted origin of the changes in the photoluminescence spectra of TiO2 after its protein modification reveals an understanding of the interaction mechanism between TiO2 and proteins that is the key issue responsible for biosensor performance.
关键词： photoluminescence,protein gp51,electrostatic interaction,immunosensors,TiO2,bovine leukemia virus
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Engineered Nano-Structured Virus/ZnO Hybrid Materials with Dedicated Functional Properties
摘要： Bio-inspired mineralization for the production of new functional materials offers mild reaction conditions suitable to integrate biological templates and build hierarchically organized hybrid nanostructures with defined properties. In this respect, tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) stands out due to its unique structural dimensions. Here, we present a novel mineralization pathway for synthesis of virus-based ZnO hybrids with multifunctional properties. Wild-type TMV (wt-TMV), two TMV mutants (E50Q and TMV-Cys) and amino-functionalized self-assembled monolayers (NH2-SAMs), as a reference, were used as templates. This mineralization approach allows control of the particle size of the inorganic phase. Further, the virus contributes additionally to the texturing of ZnO. Field effect transistors (FETs) built from the hybrid films showed reproducible results at optimized conditions at close to ambient conditions and without post-treatment. The significantly reduced threshold voltage of the E50Q/ZnO FET compared to NH2-SAMs/ZnO FET points to the impact of the organic template on FET performance. Nacre-like virus-based ZnO multilayers and corresponding monolithic references were prepared. The mechanical properties by means of Young’s modulus, hardness and fracture toughness were determined and an increase of the mechanical performance by genetic modification was observed.
关键词： field effect transistors,Bio-inspired mineralization,ZnO hybrids,mechanical properties,tobacco mosaic virus
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Perfusion und Spektroskopie in der multimodalen Bildgebung der progressiven multifokalen Leukenzephalopathie
摘要： Die progressive multifokale Leukenzephalopathie (PML) ist eine seltene Erkrankung, die zur Demyelinisierung des zentralen Nervensystems führt. Diese wird ausgel?st durch eine Reaktivierung des John-Cunningham-Virus (JC-Virus) in den Oligodendrozyten, welches bei etwa 50 % der Menschen in der Allgemeinbev?lkerung nachweisbar ist und nur bei einer Immundefizienz eine PML bedingen kann. Typische Ursachen der PML sind deswegen eine HIV-Infektion, h?matologische Erkrankungen oder – heutzutage von besonderer Wichtigkeit – die immunsuppressive Therapie, wie die Natalizumab-Therapie der multiplen Sklerose. Die Diagnosestellung kann aufgrund der Vielzahl von m?glichen Differenzialdiagnosen erschwert sein, ist jedoch für den Patienten von gro?er Therapierelevanz.
关键词： John-Cunningham-Virus,Spektroskopie,Perfusion,progressive multifokale Leukenzephalopathie,JC-Virus,Immunsuppression,PML,Natalizumab-Therapie,multimodale Bildgebung
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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High Thermal Diffusivity in Thermally Treated Filamentous Virus-Based Assemblies with a Smectic Liquid Crystalline Orientation
摘要： Polymers are generally considered thermal insulators because the amorphous arrangement of the polymeric chains reduces the mean free path of heat-conducting phonons. Recent studies reveal that individual chains of polymers with oriented structures could have high thermal conductivity, because such stretched polymeric chains effectively conduct phonons through polymeric covalent bonds. Previously, we have found that the liquid crystalline assembly composed of one of the filamentous viruses, M13 bacteriophages (M13 phages), shows high thermal diffusivity even though the assembly is based on non-covalent bonds. Despite such potential applicability of biopolymeric assemblies as thermal conductive materials, stability against heating has rarely been investigated. Herein, we demonstrate the maintenance of high thermal diffusivity in smectic liquid crystalline-oriented M13 phage-based assemblies after high temperature (150 ?C) treatment. The liquid crystalline orientation of the M13 phage assemblies plays an important role in the stability against heating processes. Our results provide insight into the future use of biomolecular assemblies for reliable thermal conductive materials.
关键词： structural stability,self-assembly,thermophysical property,liquid crystal,filamentous virus
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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Molecular Mechanics Simulations and Improved Tight-Binding Hamiltonians for Artificial Light Harvesting Systems: Predicting Geometric Distributions, Disorder, and Spectroscopy of Chromophores in a Protein Environment
摘要： We present molecular mechanics and spectroscopic calculations on prototype artificial light harvesting systems consisting of chromophores attached to a tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) protein scaffold. These systems have been synthesized and characterized spectroscopically, but information about the microscopic configurations and geometry of these TMV-templated chromophore assemblies is largely unknown. We use a Monte Carlo conformational search algorithm to determine the preferred positions and orientations of two chromophores, Coumarin 343 together with its linker, and Oregon Green 488, when these are attached at two different sites (104 and 123) on the TMV protein. The resulting geometric information shows that the extent of disorder and aggregation properties, and therefore the optical properties of the TMV-templated chromophore assembly, are highly dependent on the choice of chromophores and protein site to which they are bound. We used the results of the conformational search as geometric parameters together with an improved tight-binding Hamiltonian to simulate the linear absorption spectra and compare with experimental spectral measurements. The ideal dipole approximation to the Hamiltonian is not valid since the distance between chromophores can be very small. We found that using the geometries from the conformational search is necessary to reproduce the features of the experimental spectral peaks.
关键词： tobacco mosaic virus (TMV),linear absorption spectra,spectroscopic calculations,artificial light harvesting systems,Monte Carlo conformational search,tight-binding Hamiltonian,molecular mechanics,chromophores
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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A novel SERS-based lateral flow assay for differential diagnosis of wild-type pseudorabies virus and gE-deleted vaccine
摘要： Pseudorabies virus (PRV) is a pathogen that causes an acute infectious disease in pigs, which could lead to huge losses to the farming industry. The Bartha-K61 strain of PRV, commonly used as a gE-deleted vaccine, does not always protect against the wild-type virus infection effectively. Therefore, the prompt detection of viral infection in gE-deleted vaccine vaccinated pigs is crucial for in-time measures to prevent the spread of diseases. In this study, we developed a Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS) based lateral flow assay based on antigen-antibody reaction to meet the demand. Our method was rapid (15 min), sensitive (LOD: 5 ng mL?1), selective for wild-type PRV detection, and quantitatively or semi-quantitatively (DLR: 41-650 ng mL-1) compatible. The detection results from this method were consistent with results from the gE-specific PCR, indicating that this SERS-based lateral flow assay could be used as a new tool to differentially diagnose wild-type PRV and gE-deleted vaccine.
关键词： differential diagnosis,AuAg4-ATP@AgNPs,wild-type pseudorabies virus,gE-deleted vaccine,lateral flow assay,Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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[IEEE 2018 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) - Honolulu, HI, USA (2018.7.18-2018.7.21)] 2018 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) - A Novel Diagnostic System for Infectious Diseases Using Solid-State Nanopore Devices
摘要： Nanopore-based diagnostic systems are a promising tool for counting viruses in a specimen one by one. However, despite intensive R&D efforts, it remains difficult to recognize virus subtypes by nanopore devices. We thus propose a novel diagnostic system that combines a specialized virus recognition procedure with a nanopore detection procedure. This recognition procedure consists of three steps: 1) capture target viruses using specific probes for recognition; 2) release captured targets; and 3) detect released targets by nanopore. Proof-of-concept tests are conducted using avidin-modified fluorescent particles (as a model for viruses) and biotin-modified alkane thiol (as a model for probes). The avidin-modified particles are confirmed to be captured on electrode by biotin-modified probes and then, the particles are electrochemically released from the electrode. Consequently, the released particles are successfully detected by nanopore devices. Furthermore, the concept is also proved by using human influenza viruses (H1N1, A/PR/8/34) and sugar chain (6’-sialyllactose)-modified probes. This suggests that our concept is applicable to various infectious diseases by changing probes (ligands).
关键词： diagnostic system,Nanopore,resistive pulse sensing,virus recognition,electrochemical release
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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Label-Free Digital Holo-tomographic Microscopy Reveals Virus-Induced Cytopathic Effects in Live Cells
摘要： Cytopathic effects (CPEs) are a hallmark of infections. CPEs are difficult to observe due to phototoxicity from classical light microscopy. We report distinct patterns of virus infections in live cells using digital holo-tomographic microscopy (DHTM). DHTM is label-free and records the phase shift of low-energy light passing through the specimen on a transparent surface with minimal perturbation. DHTM measures the refractive index (RI) and computes the refractive index gradient (RIG), unveiling optical heterogeneity in cells. We find that vaccinia virus (VACV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), and rhinovirus (RV) infections progressively and distinctly increased RIG. VACV infection, but not HSV and RV infections, induced oscillations of cell volume, while all three viruses altered cytoplasmic membrane dynamics and induced apoptotic features akin to those caused by the chemical compound staurosporine. In sum, we introduce DHTM for quantitative label-free microscopy in infection research and uncover virus type-specific changes and CPE in living cells with minimal interference.
关键词： tomography,virus infection,apoptosis,herpes simplex virus,live-cell microscopy,membrane blebbing,cell volume,refractive index,cell contraction,rhinovirus,label-free microscopy,vaccinia virus
更新于2025-09-09 09:28:46