The significance of bioink suitability for the extrusion bioprinting of tissue-like constructs cannot be overemphasized.Gelatin,derived from the hydrolysis of collagen,not only can mimic the extracellular matrix to imm...The significance of bioink suitability for the extrusion bioprinting of tissue-like constructs cannot be overemphasized.Gelatin,derived from the hydrolysis of collagen,not only can mimic the extracellular matrix to immensely support cell function,but also is suitable for extrusion under certain conditions.Thus,gelatin has been recognized as a promising bioink for extrusion bioprinting.However,the development of a gelatin-based bioink with satisfactory printability and bioactivity to fabricate complex tissue-like constructs with the desired physicochemical properties and biofunctions for a specific biomedical application is still in its infancy.Therefore,in this review,we aim to comprehensively summarize the state-of-the-art methods of gelatin-based bioink application for extrusion bioprinting.Wefirstly outline the properties and requirements of gelatin-based bioinks for extrusion bioprinting,highlighting the strategies to overcome their main limitations in terms of printability,structural stability and cell viability.Then,the challenges and prospects are further discussed regarding the development of ideal gelatin-based bioinks for extrusion bioprinting to create complex tissue-like constructs with preferable physicochemical properties and biofunctions.展开更多
Animal body size variation is of particular interest in evolutionary biology,but the genetic basis remains largely unknown.Previous studies have shown the presence of two parallel evolutionary genetic clusters within ...Animal body size variation is of particular interest in evolutionary biology,but the genetic basis remains largely unknown.Previous studies have shown the presence of two parallel evolutionary genetic clusters within the fish genus Epinephelus with evident divergence in body size,providing an excellent opportunity to investigate the genetic basis of body size variation in vertebrates.Herein,we performed phylotranscriptomic analysis and reconstructed the phylogeny of 13 epinephelids originating from the South China Sea.Two genetic clades with an estimated divergence time of approximately 15.4 million years ago were correlated with large and small body size,respectively.A total of 180 rapidly evolving genes and two positively selected genes were identified between the two groups.Functional enrichment analyses of these candidate genes revealed distinct enrichment categories between the two groups.These pathways and genes may play important roles in body size variation in groupers through complex regulatory networks.Based on our results,we speculate that the ancestors of the two divergent groups of groupers may have adapted to different environments through habitat selection,leading to genetic variations in metabolic patterns,organ development,and lifespan,resulting in body size divergence between the two locally adapted populations.These findings provide important insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying body size variation in groupers and species differentiation.展开更多
The aim of this study was to investigate whether punicalagin(PU)could prevent obesity-related cardiac dysfunction by promoting DNA demethy lation,and to explore its possible mechanism.C57BL/6J mice were fed with stand...The aim of this study was to investigate whether punicalagin(PU)could prevent obesity-related cardiac dysfunction by promoting DNA demethy lation,and to explore its possible mechanism.C57BL/6J mice were fed with standard diet,high-fat diet(HFD),HFD supplemented with resveratrol,low-dose PU(LPU)and high-dose PU(HPU)for 8 weeks.Compared with HFD group,body weight was significantly lower in PU treatment groups,number of cardionwocytes and the protein level of myosin heavy chain 7B were significantly higher in PU treatment groups.Levels of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine and 5-formylcytosine were significantly lower in HFD group than in other groups.Compared with the HFD group,the protein level of ten-eleven translocation enzyme(TET)2 was significantly higher in PU treatment groups,p-AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)was significantly higher in LPU group.Levels of total antioxidant capacity and the protein levels of complexesⅡ/Ⅲ/Ⅴ,oxoglutarate dehydrogenase,succinate dehydrogenase B and fumarate hdrolase were significantly lower in HFD group than PU treatment group.The ratio of(succinic acid+fumaric acid)/a-ketoglutarate was significantly higher in HFD group than other groups.In conclusion,PU up-regulated TETs enzyme activities and TET2 protein stability through alleviating mitochondrial dysfunction and activating AMPK,so as to promote DNA demethylation,thus preventing obesity-related cardiac dysfunction.展开更多
To improve the initial coulombic efficiency and bulk density of ordered mesoporous carbons, active Fe203 nanoparticles were introduced into tubular mesopore channels of CMK-5 carbon, which possesses high specific surf...To improve the initial coulombic efficiency and bulk density of ordered mesoporous carbons, active Fe203 nanoparticles were introduced into tubular mesopore channels of CMK-5 carbon, which possesses high specific surface area （〉1700 m2.g-1） and large pore volume （〉1.8 cm3-g-1）. Fine Fe203 nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 5-7 nm were highly and homogenously encapsulated into CMK-5 matrix through ammonia-treatment and subsequent pyrolysis method. The Fe203 loading was carefully tailored and designed to warrant a high Fe203 content and adequate buffer space for improving the electrochemical performance. In particular, such Fe203 and mesoporous carbon composite with 47 wt% loading exhibits a considerably stable cycle performance （683 mAh.g-1 after 100 cycles, 99% capacity retention against that of the second cycle） as well as good rate capability. The fabrication strategy can effectively solve the drawback of single material, and achieve a high-performance lithium electrode material.展开更多
Mesoporous LiFePO4/C composites containing 80 wt% of highly dispersed LiFePO4 nanoparticles(4-6 nm) were fabricated using bimodal mesoporous carbon(BMC) as continuous conductive networks. The unique pore structure of ...Mesoporous LiFePO4/C composites containing 80 wt% of highly dispersed LiFePO4 nanoparticles(4-6 nm) were fabricated using bimodal mesoporous carbon(BMC) as continuous conductive networks. The unique pore structure of BMC not only promises good particle connectivity for LiFePO4, but also acts as a rigid nano-confinement support that controls the particle size. Furthermore, the capacities were investigated respectively based on the weight of LiFePO4 and the whole composite. When calculated based on the weight of the whole composite, it is 120 mAh·g-1at 0.1 C of the high loading electrode and 42 mAh·g-1at 10 C of the low loading electrode. The electrochemical performance shows that high LiFePO4 loading benefits large tap density and contributes to the energy storage at low rates, while the electrode with low content of LiFePO4 displays superior high rate performance, which can mainly be due to the small particle size, good dispersion and high utilization of the active material, thus leading to a fast ion and electron diffusion.展开更多
AIM: To find out an animal-free, xeno-free culture method for human fetal retinal pigment epithelium(fRPE) cells aiming for cell-replacement therapy. METHODS: Human AB serum, knock-out serum replacement(KSR) and B27 w...AIM: To find out an animal-free, xeno-free culture method for human fetal retinal pigment epithelium(fRPE) cells aiming for cell-replacement therapy. METHODS: Human AB serum, knock-out serum replacement(KSR) and B27 were supplemented as a substitute of fetal bovine serum(FBS) in culture medium of human fRPE cells. Cell morphology was examined by light microscope and transmission electron microscope. Proliferation ability was detected by cell cycle analysis and examination of KI67 expression. Apoptosis was analyzed using FACS. The expression ofRPE-specific markers was demonstrated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR), Western blot(WB) and immunocytochemistry. Paracrine function was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method.RESULTS: Our results indicated that the optimum concentration of KSR was 15%, the optimum concentration of B27 was 2%, and the optimum concentration of human AB serum was 10%. fRPE cells cultured in 15% KSR and 2% B27 media showed repressed propagation and differentiation ability, and gradually lost epithelial morphology and RPE function. While fRPE cells cultured in 10% human AB serum media showed a typical cobblestone morphology with pigmentation, elevated proliferation ability, satisfying paracrine function and expressed RPE-specific markers. CONCLUSION: Our study indicates that culturing fRPE cells in 10% human AB serum-supplemented medium is more favorable compared with KSR, B27 and traditional FBS-supplemented mediums when fRPE cells are to be applied in cell-based therapy.展开更多
AIM:To explore the functions of Chordin-like 2,which is encoded by CHRDL2,in the process of retinal pigmented epithelium(RPE)differentiation and damage repair.METHODS:The fetal RPE cells(f RPE)was obtained from aborte...AIM:To explore the functions of Chordin-like 2,which is encoded by CHRDL2,in the process of retinal pigmented epithelium(RPE)differentiation and damage repair.METHODS:The fetal RPE cells(f RPE)was obtained from aborted fetus which obeyed medical ethics.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure expression quantity of CHRDL2 and other functional genes expression.Knocking down and overexpression was used to analyze the functions about Chordin-like 2.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect the secretion of bone morphogenetic proteins 4(BMP4).Flow cytometry was used to analyze cell cycle.Cell morphology was observed by phase contrast microscope(PCM).RESULTS:In normal RPE cells,CHRDL2 was firstly upregulated and followed a downregulation but eventually,it was expressed higher than the cells which undergone epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT).After knocking down CHRDL2,the secretion of BMP4 was decreased,RPErelated genes(OTX2,MITF,RPE65)were downregulated while EMT-related genes(SNAI1,VIM)were upregulated.However,the expression of these related genes after overexpression of CHRDL2 had contrary results.Chordin-like 2 also regulated the cell cycle by regulating BMP pathway.When CHRDL2 was knocked down,more f RPE cells stayed in S phase of cell cycle,while adding BMP4 reduced the proportion of the cells in S phase.However,overexpression of CHRDL2 increased more BMP4 secretion,this effect decreased the number of cells in S phase,but exogenous BMP inhibitor also could change this effect.At last,in the process of RPE cells differentiation,adding BMP4 at early stage could intervene normal RPE differentiation.Compared with BMP4,inhibiting BMP pathway had no significant negative effect at early stage,but suppressed differentiation at late stage.CONCLUSION:BMP pathway can be activated in a correct temporal order,otherwise,the cells have incorrect differentiation orientation.And Chordin-like 2 plays a role in dynamic regulation of BMP pathway and it also regulates the differentiation of RPE cells.Therefore,this research enlightens a new direction to inhibit EMT and promote cell redifferentiation after injury.展开更多
The increasing pace of urbanization means that cities and global organizations are looking for ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Combined cooling, heating, and power （CCHP） systems have the po...The increasing pace of urbanization means that cities and global organizations are looking for ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Combined cooling, heating, and power （CCHP） systems have the potential to improve the energy generation efficiency of a city or urban region by providing energy for heating, cooling, and electricity simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to estimate the water consumption for energy generation use, carbon dioxide （CO2） and NOx emissions, and economic impact of implementing CCHP systems for five generic building types within the Atlanta metropolitan region, under various operational scenarios following the building thermal （heating and cooling） demands. Operating the CCHP system to follow the hourly thermal demand reduces CO2 emissions for most building types both with and without net metering. The system can be economically beneficial for all building types depending on the price of natural gas, the implementation of net metering, and the cost structure assumed for the CCHP system. The greatest reduction in water consumption for energy production and NOx emissions occurs when there is net metering and when the system is operated to meet the maximum yearly thermal demand, although this scenario also results in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, cost. CCHP systems are more economical for medium office, large office, and multifamilv residential buildings.展开更多
This paper summarizes the research progress and the main problems in this field by combing the domestic and foreign urban planning disciplines and other related disciplines in the field of ＂feminism＂ , and explores ...This paper summarizes the research progress and the main problems in this field by combing the domestic and foreign urban planning disciplines and other related disciplines in the field of ＂feminism＂ , and explores the feminist research perspective into the planning The influence and significance of theory and practice, and finally put forward the research direction of domestic urban planning field combined with feminist perspective.展开更多
Reconstruction of osteochondral(OC)defects represents an immense challenge due to the need for synchronous regeneration of special stratified tissues.The revolutionary innovation of bioprinting provides a robust metho...Reconstruction of osteochondral(OC)defects represents an immense challenge due to the need for synchronous regeneration of special stratified tissues.The revolutionary innovation of bioprinting provides a robust method for precise fabrication of tissue-engineered OCs with hierarchical structure;however,their spatial living cues for simultaneous fulfilment of osteogenesis and chondrogenesis to reconstruct the cartilage-bone interface of OC are underappreciated.Here,inspired by natural OC bilayer features,anisotropic bicellular living hydrogels(ABLHs)simultaneously embedding articular cartilage progenitor cells(ACPCs)and bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)in stratified layers were precisely fabricated via two-channel extrusion bioprinting.The optimum formulation of the 7%GelMA/3%AlgMA hydrogel bioink was demonstrated,with excellent printability at room temperature and maintained high cell viability.Moreover,the chondrogenic ability of ACPCs and the osteogenic ability of BMSCs were demonstrated in vitro,confirming the inherent differential spatial regulation of ABLHs.展开更多
AIM: To investigate whether autologous dendritic cell (DC)-cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cell therapy is able to improve the therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapy in colon cancer.
The ammonia-nitrogen in shallow groundwater of coastal area of Tangshan Fengnan exceeds the content limit at varying degrees. To analyze the the migration features of ammonia-nitrogen in the groundwater, a two-dimensi...The ammonia-nitrogen in shallow groundwater of coastal area of Tangshan Fengnan exceeds the content limit at varying degrees. To analyze the the migration features of ammonia-nitrogen in the groundwater, a two-dimensional groundwater flow and quality model has been established on the basis of investigation and analysis of hydeogeological conditions in this region. Ammonia-nitrogen in the first aquifer groundwater migrates slowly and is difficult to diffuse during the migration process for the low exploitation, the small hydraulic gradient, the relatively fine aquier rock particles and poor permeability of the aquifer.展开更多
We study the blowing-up X of a smooth projective variety X along a smooth center B that is equipped with a projective bundle structure over a variety Z.If the Picard number p(X)is 1 and dim X is at most 4,we classify ...We study the blowing-up X of a smooth projective variety X along a smooth center B that is equipped with a projective bundle structure over a variety Z.If the Picard number p(X)is 1 and dim X is at most 4,we classify all such pairs(X,B).If X is a projective space P_(n)(n≥5)and dim B is 2,we show that B is a linear subspace in X.展开更多
Macroporous silica materials with ordered three-dimensional pore structure can be easily prepared by the template-directed sol-gel process. However, it is still a challenge to prepare them in membrane form on a porous...Macroporous silica materials with ordered three-dimensional pore structure can be easily prepared by the template-directed sol-gel process. However, it is still a challenge to prepare them in membrane form on a porous support, which limits their applications. In this work, we have demonstrated the feasibility of ob- taining a three-dimensional ordered macroporous silica membrane on macroporous alumina support using poly-methyl methacrylate （PMMA） spheres as the template. PMMA spheres were packed on the top of an Anopore-alumina support by filtration of a PMMA aqueous suspension. Silica sol obtained by an acid-catalyzed sol-gel process was infiltrated into the voids among the spheres. Drying induced stress caused the membrane to crack or peel off from the top of the support. This can be minimized by annealing the PMMA template layer before the introduction of silica sol which increases the mechanical strength of the template. Calcination or solvent extraction to remove the template produced a highly ordered three-dimensional macroporous silica membrane with spherical pores connected by windows in the mesoporous range. The results show that the PMMA-templated infiltration method is effective in preparing three-dimensional ordered macroporous silica membranes on a porous support.展开更多
基金support for this work from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0703100)the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(Nos.32122046,82072082,and 32000959)+2 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(No.2019350)the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(No.2019A1515111197)the Shenzhen Fundamental Research Foun-dation(Nos.JCYJ20190812162809131,JCYJ20200109114006014,JCYJ20210324113001005,and JCYJ20210324115814040).
文摘The significance of bioink suitability for the extrusion bioprinting of tissue-like constructs cannot be overemphasized.Gelatin,derived from the hydrolysis of collagen,not only can mimic the extracellular matrix to immensely support cell function,but also is suitable for extrusion under certain conditions.Thus,gelatin has been recognized as a promising bioink for extrusion bioprinting.However,the development of a gelatin-based bioink with satisfactory printability and bioactivity to fabricate complex tissue-like constructs with the desired physicochemical properties and biofunctions for a specific biomedical application is still in its infancy.Therefore,in this review,we aim to comprehensively summarize the state-of-the-art methods of gelatin-based bioink application for extrusion bioprinting.Wefirstly outline the properties and requirements of gelatin-based bioinks for extrusion bioprinting,highlighting the strategies to overcome their main limitations in terms of printability,structural stability and cell viability.Then,the challenges and prospects are further discussed regarding the development of ideal gelatin-based bioinks for extrusion bioprinting to create complex tissue-like constructs with preferable physicochemical properties and biofunctions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32273136,31872572)Agriculture Research System of China (ARS-47)+1 种基金Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (2023B1212060023)Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML2023SP201)。
文摘Animal body size variation is of particular interest in evolutionary biology,but the genetic basis remains largely unknown.Previous studies have shown the presence of two parallel evolutionary genetic clusters within the fish genus Epinephelus with evident divergence in body size,providing an excellent opportunity to investigate the genetic basis of body size variation in vertebrates.Herein,we performed phylotranscriptomic analysis and reconstructed the phylogeny of 13 epinephelids originating from the South China Sea.Two genetic clades with an estimated divergence time of approximately 15.4 million years ago were correlated with large and small body size,respectively.A total of 180 rapidly evolving genes and two positively selected genes were identified between the two groups.Functional enrichment analyses of these candidate genes revealed distinct enrichment categories between the two groups.These pathways and genes may play important roles in body size variation in groupers through complex regulatory networks.Based on our results,we speculate that the ancestors of the two divergent groups of groupers may have adapted to different environments through habitat selection,leading to genetic variations in metabolic patterns,organ development,and lifespan,resulting in body size divergence between the two locally adapted populations.These findings provide important insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying body size variation in groupers and species differentiation.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2020QH294 and ZR2021QH342)。
文摘The aim of this study was to investigate whether punicalagin(PU)could prevent obesity-related cardiac dysfunction by promoting DNA demethy lation,and to explore its possible mechanism.C57BL/6J mice were fed with standard diet,high-fat diet(HFD),HFD supplemented with resveratrol,low-dose PU(LPU)and high-dose PU(HPU)for 8 weeks.Compared with HFD group,body weight was significantly lower in PU treatment groups,number of cardionwocytes and the protein level of myosin heavy chain 7B were significantly higher in PU treatment groups.Levels of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine and 5-formylcytosine were significantly lower in HFD group than in other groups.Compared with the HFD group,the protein level of ten-eleven translocation enzyme(TET)2 was significantly higher in PU treatment groups,p-AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)was significantly higher in LPU group.Levels of total antioxidant capacity and the protein levels of complexesⅡ/Ⅲ/Ⅴ,oxoglutarate dehydrogenase,succinate dehydrogenase B and fumarate hdrolase were significantly lower in HFD group than PU treatment group.The ratio of(succinic acid+fumaric acid)/a-ketoglutarate was significantly higher in HFD group than other groups.In conclusion,PU up-regulated TETs enzyme activities and TET2 protein stability through alleviating mitochondrial dysfunction and activating AMPK,so as to promote DNA demethylation,thus preventing obesity-related cardiac dysfunction.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. DUT12ZD218)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21103184)the Ph. D. Programs Foundation (Grant No. 20100041110017) of Ministry of Education of China
文摘To improve the initial coulombic efficiency and bulk density of ordered mesoporous carbons, active Fe203 nanoparticles were introduced into tubular mesopore channels of CMK-5 carbon, which possesses high specific surface area （〉1700 m2.g-1） and large pore volume （〉1.8 cm3-g-1）. Fine Fe203 nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 5-7 nm were highly and homogenously encapsulated into CMK-5 matrix through ammonia-treatment and subsequent pyrolysis method. The Fe203 loading was carefully tailored and designed to warrant a high Fe203 content and adequate buffer space for improving the electrochemical performance. In particular, such Fe203 and mesoporous carbon composite with 47 wt% loading exhibits a considerably stable cycle performance （683 mAh.g-1 after 100 cycles, 99% capacity retention against that of the second cycle） as well as good rate capability. The fabrication strategy can effectively solve the drawback of single material, and achieve a high-performance lithium electrode material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC 21103184)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation (20100041110017) of Ministry of Education of Chinathe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘Mesoporous LiFePO4/C composites containing 80 wt% of highly dispersed LiFePO4 nanoparticles(4-6 nm) were fabricated using bimodal mesoporous carbon(BMC) as continuous conductive networks. The unique pore structure of BMC not only promises good particle connectivity for LiFePO4, but also acts as a rigid nano-confinement support that controls the particle size. Furthermore, the capacities were investigated respectively based on the weight of LiFePO4 and the whole composite. When calculated based on the weight of the whole composite, it is 120 mAh·g-1at 0.1 C of the high loading electrode and 42 mAh·g-1at 10 C of the low loading electrode. The electrochemical performance shows that high LiFePO4 loading benefits large tap density and contributes to the energy storage at low rates, while the electrode with low content of LiFePO4 displays superior high rate performance, which can mainly be due to the small particle size, good dispersion and high utilization of the active material, thus leading to a fast ion and electron diffusion.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0104101)
文摘AIM: To find out an animal-free, xeno-free culture method for human fetal retinal pigment epithelium(fRPE) cells aiming for cell-replacement therapy. METHODS: Human AB serum, knock-out serum replacement(KSR) and B27 were supplemented as a substitute of fetal bovine serum(FBS) in culture medium of human fRPE cells. Cell morphology was examined by light microscope and transmission electron microscope. Proliferation ability was detected by cell cycle analysis and examination of KI67 expression. Apoptosis was analyzed using FACS. The expression ofRPE-specific markers was demonstrated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qPCR), Western blot(WB) and immunocytochemistry. Paracrine function was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method.RESULTS: Our results indicated that the optimum concentration of KSR was 15%, the optimum concentration of B27 was 2%, and the optimum concentration of human AB serum was 10%. fRPE cells cultured in 15% KSR and 2% B27 media showed repressed propagation and differentiation ability, and gradually lost epithelial morphology and RPE function. While fRPE cells cultured in 10% human AB serum media showed a typical cobblestone morphology with pigmentation, elevated proliferation ability, satisfying paracrine function and expressed RPE-specific markers. CONCLUSION: Our study indicates that culturing fRPE cells in 10% human AB serum-supplemented medium is more favorable compared with KSR, B27 and traditional FBS-supplemented mediums when fRPE cells are to be applied in cell-based therapy.
基金National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2017YFA0104101)Jiangsu Key Medical Disciplines(No.ZDXKC2016008)Technology Development Fund(No.CSE12N1701)。
文摘AIM:To explore the functions of Chordin-like 2,which is encoded by CHRDL2,in the process of retinal pigmented epithelium(RPE)differentiation and damage repair.METHODS:The fetal RPE cells(f RPE)was obtained from aborted fetus which obeyed medical ethics.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure expression quantity of CHRDL2 and other functional genes expression.Knocking down and overexpression was used to analyze the functions about Chordin-like 2.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect the secretion of bone morphogenetic proteins 4(BMP4).Flow cytometry was used to analyze cell cycle.Cell morphology was observed by phase contrast microscope(PCM).RESULTS:In normal RPE cells,CHRDL2 was firstly upregulated and followed a downregulation but eventually,it was expressed higher than the cells which undergone epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT).After knocking down CHRDL2,the secretion of BMP4 was decreased,RPErelated genes(OTX2,MITF,RPE65)were downregulated while EMT-related genes(SNAI1,VIM)were upregulated.However,the expression of these related genes after overexpression of CHRDL2 had contrary results.Chordin-like 2 also regulated the cell cycle by regulating BMP pathway.When CHRDL2 was knocked down,more f RPE cells stayed in S phase of cell cycle,while adding BMP4 reduced the proportion of the cells in S phase.However,overexpression of CHRDL2 increased more BMP4 secretion,this effect decreased the number of cells in S phase,but exogenous BMP inhibitor also could change this effect.At last,in the process of RPE cells differentiation,adding BMP4 at early stage could intervene normal RPE differentiation.Compared with BMP4,inhibiting BMP pathway had no significant negative effect at early stage,but suppressed differentiation at late stage.CONCLUSION:BMP pathway can be activated in a correct temporal order,otherwise,the cells have incorrect differentiation orientation.And Chordin-like 2 plays a role in dynamic regulation of BMP pathway and it also regulates the differentiation of RPE cells.Therefore,this research enlightens a new direction to inhibit EMT and promote cell redifferentiation after injury.
基金This work was partially supported by the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, the Hightower Chair, Georgia Research Alliance, and grants （083604, 1441208） from the US National Science Foundation Program for Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation （EFRI）.
文摘The increasing pace of urbanization means that cities and global organizations are looking for ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Combined cooling, heating, and power （CCHP） systems have the potential to improve the energy generation efficiency of a city or urban region by providing energy for heating, cooling, and electricity simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to estimate the water consumption for energy generation use, carbon dioxide （CO2） and NOx emissions, and economic impact of implementing CCHP systems for five generic building types within the Atlanta metropolitan region, under various operational scenarios following the building thermal （heating and cooling） demands. Operating the CCHP system to follow the hourly thermal demand reduces CO2 emissions for most building types both with and without net metering. The system can be economically beneficial for all building types depending on the price of natural gas, the implementation of net metering, and the cost structure assumed for the CCHP system. The greatest reduction in water consumption for energy production and NOx emissions occurs when there is net metering and when the system is operated to meet the maximum yearly thermal demand, although this scenario also results in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, cost. CCHP systems are more economical for medium office, large office, and multifamilv residential buildings.
基金This paper is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China： Research on Compactness of Urban Agglomeration Based on GIS and RS. （NO. 51178168）
文摘This paper summarizes the research progress and the main problems in this field by combing the domestic and foreign urban planning disciplines and other related disciplines in the field of ＂feminism＂ , and explores the feminist research perspective into the planning The influence and significance of theory and practice, and finally put forward the research direction of domestic urban planning field combined with feminist perspective.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0703100 and 2022YFC2502902)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82072442,82272494,82072082,32122046,32101102)+3 种基金the Orthopaedic Medical Innovation Center of Jiangsu(CXZX202209)Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Suzhou(SZS2022017)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the Shenzhen Fundamental Research Foundation(Grant Nos.JSGG20210629144537007,JCYJ20210324115814040,and JCYJ20210324113001005).
文摘Reconstruction of osteochondral(OC)defects represents an immense challenge due to the need for synchronous regeneration of special stratified tissues.The revolutionary innovation of bioprinting provides a robust method for precise fabrication of tissue-engineered OCs with hierarchical structure;however,their spatial living cues for simultaneous fulfilment of osteogenesis and chondrogenesis to reconstruct the cartilage-bone interface of OC are underappreciated.Here,inspired by natural OC bilayer features,anisotropic bicellular living hydrogels(ABLHs)simultaneously embedding articular cartilage progenitor cells(ACPCs)and bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)in stratified layers were precisely fabricated via two-channel extrusion bioprinting.The optimum formulation of the 7%GelMA/3%AlgMA hydrogel bioink was demonstrated,with excellent printability at room temperature and maintained high cell viability.Moreover,the chondrogenic ability of ACPCs and the osteogenic ability of BMSCs were demonstrated in vitro,confirming the inherent differential spatial regulation of ABLHs.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31171427 and No.30971651 to Wang ZXNational Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30700974 to Cao JXPostdoctoral Foundation of China,No.20060400775 to Cao JX
文摘AIM: To investigate whether autologous dendritic cell (DC)-cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cell therapy is able to improve the therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapy in colon cancer.
文摘The ammonia-nitrogen in shallow groundwater of coastal area of Tangshan Fengnan exceeds the content limit at varying degrees. To analyze the the migration features of ammonia-nitrogen in the groundwater, a two-dimensional groundwater flow and quality model has been established on the basis of investigation and analysis of hydeogeological conditions in this region. Ammonia-nitrogen in the first aquifer groundwater migrates slowly and is difficult to diffuse during the migration process for the low exploitation, the small hydraulic gradient, the relatively fine aquier rock particles and poor permeability of the aquifer.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(12001547)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515110907).
文摘We study the blowing-up X of a smooth projective variety X along a smooth center B that is equipped with a projective bundle structure over a variety Z.If the Picard number p(X)is 1 and dim X is at most 4,we classify all such pairs(X,B).If X is a projective space P_(n)(n≥5)and dim B is 2,we show that B is a linear subspace in X.
基金Supported by the National Science Foundation (No. CTBE-0403897)
文摘Macroporous silica materials with ordered three-dimensional pore structure can be easily prepared by the template-directed sol-gel process. However, it is still a challenge to prepare them in membrane form on a porous support, which limits their applications. In this work, we have demonstrated the feasibility of ob- taining a three-dimensional ordered macroporous silica membrane on macroporous alumina support using poly-methyl methacrylate （PMMA） spheres as the template. PMMA spheres were packed on the top of an Anopore-alumina support by filtration of a PMMA aqueous suspension. Silica sol obtained by an acid-catalyzed sol-gel process was infiltrated into the voids among the spheres. Drying induced stress caused the membrane to crack or peel off from the top of the support. This can be minimized by annealing the PMMA template layer before the introduction of silica sol which increases the mechanical strength of the template. Calcination or solvent extraction to remove the template produced a highly ordered three-dimensional macroporous silica membrane with spherical pores connected by windows in the mesoporous range. The results show that the PMMA-templated infiltration method is effective in preparing three-dimensional ordered macroporous silica membranes on a porous support.
