Effect of dietary with Zhibai dihuang pills and gonadotropinreleasing-hormone-analogue on girls with precocious and rapidly progressive puberty

BACKGROUND At present,the clinical mechanisms underlying precocious puberty remain unclear,making effective intervention for children experiencing this condition and rapidly progressive puberty essential.AIM To explore the effects of Zhibai dihuang pills and gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue(GnRHa)on growth and ovarian function in girls with precocious puberty.METHODS The clinical data of 84 adolescent girls with precocious puberty and rapidly progressive puberty from February 2017 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Girls were divided into a control group and an observation group,with 42 cases in each group.The control group received diet intervention combined with GnRHa treatment,while the observation group received diet intervention combined with Zhibai dihuang pills+GnRHa treatment.Outcomes such as clinical efficacy,growth indicators,ovarian function,and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The observation group showed superior clinical efficacy compared to the control group(P<0.05).Prior to the intervention,no significant differences were found in growth or ovarian function between the groups(P>0.05).Post-intervention,the observation group exhibited significantly lower rates in growth,height,and bone age,along with reduced levels of progesterone,testosterone,estradiol,prolactin,luteinizing hormone,and follicle-stimulating hormone compared to the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions was similar across both groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Combining Zhibai dihuang pills with GnRHa and dietary intervention effectively improves growth,enhances ovarian function,and minimizes adverse reactions in adolescent girls with precocious and rapidly progressive puberty.

溴芬酸钠滴眼液在眼科中的临床应用

非甾体抗炎滴眼液常用于眼表、眼前段及眼术后炎症的抗炎镇痛治疗。作为新一代非甾体抗炎药,溴芬酸钠因其独特的化学结构,使其既是一种强效抗炎药,又是一种可渗透到眼部组织中的亲脂分子,从而增加作用的持续时间。溴芬酸钠滴眼液作为一种抗炎药,在治疗白内障和屈光手术后眼部疼痛及炎症方面有着广泛的全球安全记录。目前,学者还开发出溴芬酸钠滴眼液除了抗炎、镇痛外的其他眼科应用,发现溴芬酸钠滴眼液具有强效、安全且便利的特点。本文归纳了溴芬酸钠滴眼液在眼科中的应用进展及前景,以期为今后的临床治疗提供新思路。

基于AR能量比和SVDD的滚动轴承性能退化评估

滚动轴承在长期工作过程中存在不同程度的性能退化。如果能够识别滚动轴承的退化状态,就可以采取维修措施。针对滚动轴承性能退化评估问题,提出了一种基于振动信号自回归模型(Autoregressive model,AR)能量比和支持向量数据描述(Support vector data description,SVDD)相结合的滚动轴承性能退化评估方法。首先用AR滤波得到轴承全寿命周期内振动信号的剩余分量,计算能量比作为轴承状态的特征向量;然后利用轴承正常状态下的特征向量对SVDD进行训练,得到正常状态下的超球面。轴承全寿命周期样本特征向量与超球面之间的相对距离作为轴承性能退化定量评估指标;最后设定早期故障报警阈值。结果表明,与常见的监测指标的性能退化评估方法相比,该方法的早期故障检测能力强,对轴承各阶段性能退化状态描述更为准确。

Modulated noble metal/2D MOF heterostructures for improved hydrogen storage of MgH_(2)

The conjugation of external species with twodimensional(2D)materials has broad application prospects.In this study,we have explored the potential of noble metal/2D MOF heterostructures in hydrogen storage.Specifically,the MgH_(2)-Ni-MOF@Pd system has shown remarkable hydrogen desorption/sorption performances,starting to liberate hydrogen at 1810C,which is 2300C lower than that of pristine MgH2.Under the catalytic effect of Ni-MOF@Pd,the dehydrogenation apparent activation energy of MgH2 is noticeably decreased from(133.5±17.5)to(34.58±1.87)kJ·moL^(-1),and the hydrogenation apparent activation energy is reduced from(70.41±7.43)to(25.78±4.64)kJ·moL^(-1),which is lowered by 63.4%.The fully-dehydrogenated MgH2-NiMOF@Pd composite rapidly uptakes hydrogen,with 2.62wt%at 100℃and 6.06 wt%at 150℃within 300 s,respectively.The mechanism analysis of MgH2 catalyzed by Ni-MOF@Pd has revealed that the transformation of Mg_2Ni and Mg_2NiH_4 could act as a"hydrogen pump",providing numerous channels for fast diffusion and transport of hydrogen atoms.Moreover,in the dehydrogenation process,the element Pd reacts with MgH_(2)to form the MgPd alloy phase,which makes MgH_(2)take precedence to decompose through the Mg-Pd alloy rather than self-decomposition,further reducing thermal stability and improving de/hydrogenation kinetics.The synergistic effect of Mg-Pd,Mg_2Ni,and the special ultra-thin 2D sheet structure of the additive is the main reason for the good hydrogen storage property of MgH_(2)-Ni-MOF@Pd.Our findings provide inspiration for designing efficient multifunctional additives with unique morphologies to optimize the hydrogen desorption/sorption behaviors of hydrogen storage materials.

Enhanced hydrogen evolution performance by 3D ordered macroporous Ru-CoP@NC electrocatalysts

Electrocatalytic water splitting coupled with sustainable energies is identified as an environmentally friendly and renewable strategy to generate high-quality hydrogen for the fuel cells.However,the main challenge is to develop high performance,low cost and chemically stable electrocatalysts to decline the energy barriers and enhance the sluggish kinetics of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,a three-dimensional hierarchically ordered macroporous Ru-CoP@NC electrocatalyst(3DOM Ru-CoP@NC)derived from ordered macro-microporous metal-organic frameworks has been prepared using the precursor@template and double-solvent methods.The prepared 3DOM Ru-CoP@NC catalyst exhibits an overpotential of 15 mV(j=10 mA·cm^(-2))and a reaction Tafel slope of 38 mV·dec^(-1)in alkaline electrolyte,which are superior to commercial Pt@C catalyst.Additionally,the overpotential and reaction Tafel slope of this catalyst in acidic media are 45 mV and 50 mV·dec^(-1),respectively.The outstanding HER activities of 3DOM Ru-CoP@NC catalysts are ascribed to the 3D highly interconnectedreticular nanospaces that can increase effective reaction active sites.The N dope d carbon framework improves the electronic properties and conductivity.Moreover,the strong interaction of Ru and CoP nanoparticles also boosts the HER process.These results indicate that 3DOM Ru-CoP@NC catalysts with high catalytic activities have a broad application prospect in the future.

Optimizing hydrogen ad/desorption of Mg-based hydrides for energy-storage applications

Hydrogen energy is expected to be an“ideal fuel”in the era of decarbonization.The discovery,de-velopment,and modification of high-performance hydrogen storage materials are the keys to the fu-ture development of solid-state hydrogen storage and hydrogen energy utilization.Magnesium hydride(MgH_(2)),with its high hydrogen storage capacity,abundant natural reserves,and environmental friend-liness,has been extensively researched.Herein,we briefly summarize the typical structure and hy-drogenation/dehydrogenation reaction mechanism of MgH_(2)and provide a comprehensive overview of strategies to effectively tune the thermodynamics and kinetics of Mg-based materials,such as alloy-ing,nanosizing,the introduction of additives,and composite modification.With substantial efforts,great achievements have been achieved,such as lower absorption/desorption temperatures and better cy-cling stability.Nonetheless,some pivotal issues remain to be addressed,such as unfavorable hydro-genation/dehydrogenation factors,harsh conditions,slow kinetics,incomplete dehydrogenation,low hy-drogen purity,expensive catalysts,and a lack of valid exploration of mechanisms in the hydrogena-tion/dehydrogenation process.Lastly,some future development prospects of MgH_(2)in energy-efficient conversion and storage have been presented,including advanced manufacturing ways,stabilization of nanostructures,the introduction of additives combined with structural modification,and utilization of advanced characterization techniques.

N-取代对聚苯并咪唑水/盐传输行为的影响研究

为了解N-取代对聚苯并咪唑(PBI)水/盐传输行为的影响,考虑PBI中咪唑环上的N―H键较为活泼,选择3种具有可对比性的N-取代基团(对联苯甲酰基、对联苯磺酰基、丁烷基)与PBI中N―H基团反应,用核磁、傅里叶红外光谱、X-射线衍射、示差扫描量热和表面电势考察了N-取代后PBI的物化性质,并以溶解-扩散理论为基础,研究不同N-取代基团对PBI聚合物膜的水/盐传输行为的影响.研究结果表明,N-取代改性使聚合物链之间的相互作用降低,聚合物分子链间距增大,同时膜表面电负性增强.同时,与PBI相比,N-取代改性使得PBI分子链间产生更大的自由体积空穴,增加了水的传输通道,并提高亲水基团的可及性而降低自由水的含量,从而能够有效提高PBI膜的水/盐溶解、扩散和渗透选择性.其中,对联苯磺酰基其扩散水渗透系数与PBI相比提高了30倍,表现出最优异的水/盐传输性质.为了解聚合物改性对PBI水/盐传输性质的影响,也为未来面向脱盐高性能聚合物的分子结构设计提供了参考.

The Nucleus Accumbens CRH–CRHR1 System Mediates Early-Life Stress-Induced Sleep Disturbance and Dendritic Atrophy in the Adult Mouse

Adverse experiences in early life have long-lasting negative impacts on behavior and the brain in adulthood,one of which is sleep disturbance.As the corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH)–corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1(CRHR1)system and nucleus accumbens(NAc)play important roles in both stress responses and sleep-wake regulation,in this study we investigated whether the NAc CRH–CRHR1 system mediates early-life stress-induced abnormalities in sleep-wake behavior in adult mice.Using the limited nesting and bedding material paradigm from postnatal days 2 to 9,we found that early-life stress disrupted sleep-wake behaviors during adulthood,including increased wakefulness and decreased non-rapid eye movement(NREM)sleep time during the dark period and increased rapid eye movement(REM)sleep time during the light period.The stress-induced sleep disturbances were accompanied by dendritic atrophy in the NAc and both were largely reversed by daily systemic administration of the CRHR1 antagonist antalarmin during stress exposure.Importantly,Crh overexpression in the NAc reproduced the effects of early-life stress on sleep-wake behavior and NAc morphology,whereas NAc Crhr1 knockdown reversed these effects(including increased wakefulness and reduced NREM sleep in the dark period and NAc dendritic atrophy).Together,our findings demonstrate the negative influence of early-life stress on sleep architecture and the structural plasticity of the NAc,and highlight the critical role of the NAc CRH–CRHR1 system in modulating these negative outcomes evoked by early-life stress.

Generation of a monkey with MECP2 mutations by TALEN-based gene targeting

Gene editing in model organisms has provided critical insights into brain development and diseases. Here, we report the generation of a cynomolgus monkey （Macaca fascicularis） carrying MECP2 mutations using transcription activator-like effector nucleases （TALENs）-mediated gene targeting. After injecting TALENs mRNA into monkey zygotes achieved by in vitro fertilization and embryo transplantation into surrogate monkeys, we obtained one male newborn monkey with an MECP2 deletion caused by frame- shifting mutation in various tissues. The monkey carrying the MECP2 mutation failed to survive after birth, due to either the toxicity of TALENs or the critical requirement of MECP2 for neural development. The level of MeCP2 protein was essentially depleted in the monkey＇s brain. This study demonstrates the feasibility of introducing genetic mutations in non-human primates by site-specific gene-editing methods.

MXene-wrapped ZnCo_(2)S_(4)core-shell nanospheres via electrostatic self-assembly as positive electrode materials for asymmetric supercapacitors

Constructing electrode materials with large capacity and good conductivity is an effective approach to improve the capacitor performance of asymmetric supercapacitors(ASCs).In this paper,ZnCo_(2)S_(4)core-shell nanospheres are constructed by two-step hydrothermal method.In order to improve the chemical activity of ZnCo_(2)S_(4),ZnCo_(2)S_(4)is activated using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTAB).Then,MXene nanosheets are fixed on the surface of ZnCo_(2)S_(4)by electrostatic selfassembly method to improve the specific surface area of ZnCo_(2)S_(4)and MXene-wrapped ZnCo_(2)S_(4)composite is prepared in this work.Owing to the synergy effect between MXene nanosheets and ZnCo_(2)S_(4)core-shell nanospheres,the as-prepared composite displays fast ion transfer rate and charge/discharge process.The capacity of the MXenewrapped ZnCo_(2)S_(4)composite can reach 1072 F·g^(-1),which is far larger than that of ZnCo_(2)S_(4)(407 F·g^(-1))at 1 A·g^(-1).An ASC device is assembled,which delivers 1.7 V potential window and superior cyclic stability(95.41%capacitance retention).Furthermore,energy density of this device is up to 30.46 Wh·kg^(-1)at a power density of850 W·kg^(-1).The above results demonstrate that MXenewrapped ZnCo_(2)S_(4)composite has great application prospects in electrochemical energy storage field.