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Low content of oxygen vacancy defects (OVs) and limited resistibility to photocorrosion are the core problems in the heterogeneous photocatalytic processes of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3). Herein, the strategy of "ultraviolet (UV) light‐inducing OVs" coupling with "polyaniline (PANI) combination inhibiting photocorrosion" is employed on the modification of Bi2O3. First, the high methylene blue (MB) degradation efficiency by UV3h‐Bi2O3@PANI0.5 wt% above 99.5% and the low Bi3+ dissolved concentration below 0.20 mg L−1 under visible light signify the high photocatalytic activity and stability. Then, the mechanisms for generation of OVs and inhibition of photocorrosion are proposed as follows. 1) Holes (h+) forming under irradiation, diffusing through the lattice, and reaching the surface of Bi2O3 can be regarded as a monatomic oxygen ion (OS−); 2) OS− combines and continues to be oxidized by h+, leading to the generation of O2 with the OVs left in the lattice; 3) UV‐Bi2O3 and PANI are excited to produce electrons/holes (e−/h+); 4) e−/h+ transfer in UV‐Bi2O3@PANI heterojunction leads to the separation of h+ from UV‐Bi2O3 and the inhibition of photocorrosion. Through the core problems being overcome, a new idea for the development and application of Bi2O3 with excellent performances in the field of water treatment is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Doxorubicin (DOX)‐induced cardiotoxicity impedes its clinical application, but the mechanisms have not been thoroughly elucidated. Based on circRNA and mRNA expression profiles, we illustrated RNA expression signature changes during DOX‐induced cardiotoxicity; mechanism exploration and biomarkers screening were also conducted. Twelve mice were randomly divided into two groups, induction group was treated with doxorubicin, and the control group was given an equal quantity of saline. After the confirmation of myocardial injury in induction group, the heart tissues from both groups were isolated for RNA high‐throughput sequencing. The expression profiles were compared between the two groups; a total of 295 mRNAs and 11 circRNAs were shown as biased expression in DOX‐induced cardiotoxicity mouse hearts. The dysregulation of three circRNAs were validated by quantitative real‐time PCR: mmu_circ_0015773, mmu_circ_0002106, and mmu_circ_001606. In addition, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses of the differentially expressed RNAs were performed; the results implied that DOX might cause cardiotoxicity by interfering hemoglobin‐based oxygen delivery and DNA‐associated signal pathways. We integrated the differential expressed mRNA and validated circRNAs by constructing a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network, which indicated that the alteration of the three circRNAs could activate apoptosis process of myocardial cells. This study provided novel insight into the mechanisms of DOX induced cardiotoxicity, and potential biomarkers or therapeutic targets were also proposed. The circRNA and mRNA expression profiles were changed during doxorubicin‐induced cardiotoxicity. The expression of hemoglobin‐related genes and histone family genes was significantly decreased; it might cause cardiotoxicity by interfering hemoglobin‐based oxygen delivery and DNA‐associated signal pathways respectively. Three circRNAs were validated upregulation in doxorubicin‐induced cardiotoxicity heart. We integrated the differential expressed mRNA and validated circRNAs by constructing a ceRNA network, and the results implied the three circRNAs alteration could activate apoptosis process of myocardial cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To determine the sorption potential and mechanisms of tetracycline (TC) on pristine and H2O2-modified biochars, rape stalk biochars were produced and modified by H2O2. The specific surface area and pore volume of biochars increased with improving pyrolysis temperature, while the acidic groups decreased. Moreover, modified by H2O2, much more oxygen-containing functional groups were introduced. The results of sorption dynamics and isothermals tests showed that RB300 had the largest TC sorption capacity of 35.90 mg/g, which was ascribed to a plenty of non-carbonized organic matter and surface functional groups were retained. Modified by H2O2, the sorption of TC on biochars was enhanced which indicated the dominated sorption mechanisms were H-bonding and π–π electron donor acceptor interaction. The pH value would impact on sorption, and the maximum sorption capacity was obtained at pH = 9.0. Both cation concentration and type would affect the TC sorption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Exposures to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been reported to increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Therefore, PFAS exposure may be linked to the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but this association remains uncertain. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between PFAS exposure and ACS risk through a case-control study. The study included 355 newly diagnosed ACS cases and 355 controls matched by age (within 5 years) and sex. Twelve PFAS were measured in plasma by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The conditional logistic regression models were performed to investigate the association between the single and multiple PFAS and ACS risk. Furthermore, we investigated the association of PFAS mixture exposure with ACS risk using a quantile-based g-computation (qgcomp) approach. A mediating effect model was used to assess the mediating effect of platelet indices on the association between PFAS and ACS risk. The results showed that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) were significantly positively associated with ACS risk in the multiple-PFAS model 2, and this effect was not significant in females. The odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for PFAS (z-score PFAS) and ACS risk were 1.51 (1.07, 2.15) for PFOA and 1.77 (1.15, 2.72) for PFOS. The dose-response relationships revealed an increasing trend for ACS risk with PFOA and PFOS and decreasing trend for perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA). There was no significant correlation between PFAS mixture exposure and ACS risk. Analysis of mediation indicated that platelet count mediated the relationship between PFOS and ACS risk. Our study suggests that higher levels of PFOA and PFOS, and lower levels of PFHxS and PFDA may increase the risk of ACS. However, the reported negative associations should not be considered as protective, and uncertain unresolved confounding may contribute to this result. [Display omitted] • Assessed the association between plasma PFAS levels and the risk of ACS. • PFOA and PFOS were significantly positively associated with ACS risk. • Platelet count has a mediating effect between PFOS exposure and ACS risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]