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Tuning the Structure–Functional Properties Within Peptide-Mimicking Antimicrobial Hydrogels

Antibiotics
Background/Objectives: There is a growing demand for the development of novel antimicrobial agents due to their efficacy being eroded by increasing antimicrobial resistance.
Samuel T. Attard, Vina R. Aldilla, Rajesh Kuppusamy, Renxun Chen, David StC Black, Pall Thordarson, Mark D. P. Willcox, Naresh Kumar   +7 more
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Ultrasound‐Activated Piezoelectric Neuroimmune Hydrogel Orchestrates Neurogenesis‐Macrophage Crosstalk in Diabetic Wound Healing

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
In this work, we design an ultrasound‐activated piezoelectric hydrogel platform (AOEF@AP5+US) that reprograms neurogenesis‐macrophage crosstalk as an integrated strategy to overcome the intertwined barriers of chronic inflammation, peripheral neuropathy, and impaired regeneration in diabetic wounds.
Kai Wang, Shaowen Zhuo, Binyu Song, Jinan Chen, Xin Zhao, Sijia Li, Shuang You, Dong Jiang, Yuedong Chen, Juanli Dang, Tong Wang, Baolin Guo, Zhou Yu, Baoqiang Song   +13 more
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Aberrant GRP78 Phase Transition Sustains Endothelial IRE1α Signaling and Drives Blood–Brain Barrier Failure in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Vascular Aβ40 corrupts GRP78 phase behavior in brain endothelial cells, sustaining IRE1α–TRAF2–JNK signaling and driving apoptosis, tight junction loss, and blood–brain barrier failure in cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Pharmacological IRE1α inhibition restores vascular integrity, reduces leakage, and improves functional outcomes, revealing a targetable ...
Honglin Zheng, Qiang Li, Haiyang Luo, Yapei Yuan, Na Zhang, Yongting Lu, Suying Duan, Jieshi Zhong, Hang Zhang, Chenyang Liu, Yaochong Zhang, Wenzhuo Zhao, Yaxuan Song, Tuo Wang, Si Yan, Yapeng Li, Han Liu, Yuan Gao, Zongping Xia, Yuming Xu   +19 more
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Frog‐Derived Neuroregenerative‐Peptide‐Reinforced Bioactive Hydrogels with Injectability, Thermosensitivity, and Enhanced Neurotrophic Function for Repairing Central Nervous Injuries

Small Structures
The clinical treatment of central nervous system (CNS) injuries presents significant challenges due to the inflammatory microenvironment (IME) induced by CNS injury, which inhibits spontaneous neuronal regeneration.
Zhengang Sun, Zhenjuan Sun, Chenxi Du, Hongyu Chen, Xingchao Zhang, Yuanyuan Liu, Fang Dong, Xuexiao Ma, Gang Wei, Haiyuan Yue   +9 more
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Genetic Ablation and Multi‐Omics Profiling Reveal CEP55 as a Key Driver of Tumorigenesis in Diverse Cancer Models

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Genetic ablation of Cep55 in Pten‐deficient mouse models delays tumorigenesis. Integrated multi‐omics analyses (proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and spatial transcriptomics) reveal that CEP55 regulates oncogenic signaling (RAS/ERK, PI3K/AKT), integrin/FAK‐mediated adhesion, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, and endocytosis.
Behnam Rashidieh, Yuanhao Yang, Amanda Louise Bain, Phillip Theron, Catharina Vosloo, Sahar Keshvari, Parinaz Ahangar, Brydie Bowden, Simon M. Tria, Ben B. Wang, Sandra Isenmann, Nicholas J. Westra van Holthe, Zherui Xiong, Hani Vu, Sowmya Sharma, Asmerom Sengal, J. Alejandro Lopez, John Finnie, Antonella Papa, Pascal H.G. Duijf, Quan Nguyen, Pirjo M. Apaja, Kum Kum Khanna   +22 more
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AI Designed Conformation Locking Peptides Target STING to Restore Diabetic Wound Healing

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A generative AI pipeline identifies SCP‐1, a conformation‐locking peptide that stabilizes inactive STING. Incorporated into a dual‐responsive hydrogel for localized, MMP‐9‐triggered release, SCP‐1 suppresses inflammation, promotes reparative macrophage polarization, and accelerates diabetic wound healing.
Xinyu Li, Haojie Fu, Zhe Wang, Xuanzhou Chen, Ruhong Zhang, Xudong Wang, Louis D. Zhang, Xiang Li, Datao Li   +8 more
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A Novel Pak1 Activator Ameliorates ER Stress for HFpEF Therapy

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Chronic metabolic stress is a major contributor to HFpEF progression. Under prolonged metabolic stress, Pak1 activity becomes impaired, contributing to disrupted ER proteostasis, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, fibrosis, and diastolic dysfunction. Mechanistically, Pak1 overexpression activates the ERK1/2–MNK1–eIF4E signaling axis, promotes translational ...
Honglin Xu, Hongyuan Zhang, Tayyiba Azam, Susanne S. Hille, Yingjuan Liu, Min Zi, Jiaqing Lang, He Yu, Yujia Cao, Bernard D. Keavney, Tamer M. A. Mohamed, Jessica M. Miller, Riham R. E. Abouleisa, Ming Xu, Elizabeth J. Cartwright, Oliver J. Müller, Ming Lei, Xin Wang   +17 more
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Protease‐Triggered Chromogenic Release From Peptide‐Modified Calcium Carbonate Microspheres Enables Colorimetric Detection of Porphyromonas gingivalis Activity

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
We report a chromogenic release‐based assay system with protease‐cleavage peptide‐modified calcium carbonate microspheres for colorimetric detection of Porphyromonas (P.) gingivalis activity. In response to Arg‐specific gingipain secreted by P. gingivalis, the supernatant becomes colored, enabling colorimetric analysis and providing the monitoring of ...
Yuki Hiruta, Zhicheng Jin, Mari Adachi, Lubna Amer, Natalia O. Tjokro, Diego F. Trujillo, Jan Potempa, Anthony J. O'Donoghue, Casey Chen, Jesse V. Jokerst   +9 more
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Peptide Hydrogels as Immunomaterials and Their Use in Cancer Immunotherapy Delivery. [PDF]

Adv Healthc Mater, 2023
Falcone N, Ermis M, Tamay DG, Mecwan M, Monirizad M, Mathes TG, Jucaud V, Choroomi A, de Barros NR, Zhu Y, Vrana NE, Kraatz HB, Kim HJ, Khademhosseini A.   +13 more
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Piezo‐Coupling Effects in Smart Polymers: Toward Ultrasensitive Sensing and Biomedical Applications

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Piezo‐coupling effects are the foundational factors for the development of multifunctional and self‐powered platforms. Central to this advancement is the use of stimuli‐responsive smart polymers, which offer mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and simplified structural complexity with improved sensitivity and energy efficiency.
Duc Khanh Tran, Tuan Sang Tran, Thanh‐An Truong, Trung‐Hieu Vu, That Buu Ton, Dzung Viet Dao, Van Thanh Dau   +6 more
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