Albumin, a highly biocompatible protein, has been utilized in the construction of anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of various cancers. However, albumin-based nanomedicines still face several clinical challenges, including low stability in the bloodstream, non-specific targeting ability, and lack of controlled release capability. To address these limitations, we developed a multiprotein-based nanomedicine for targeted chemot...

Main conclusion This study demonstrates the use of photothermal AFM-IR and vibrational SFG microscopy to investigate nanoscale chemical heterogeneity and mesoscale cellulose microfibril orientation in hybrid poplar xylem, revealing differences in cellulose microfibril (CMF) orientation between fiber and vessel cell walls that are consistent with their mechanical support and hydraulic functions. Abstract Understanding the struc...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major public health issue worldwide. It not only causes an increased socio-economic burden, but also negatively affects personal lives. It has been shown that depression leads to impairments in synaptic plasticity, such as impaired long-term potentiation (LTP) in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). A recent study reported that administration of agomelatine, a melatonin receptor agonist and 5-hydro...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system, characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. The two main hypotheses regarding AD involve the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) forming plaques and the intracellular hyperphosphorylation of tau protein, leading to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). These processes are accompanied by neuroinflammation and oxida...