LncRNA MEG3 Inhibits the Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition of Bladder Cancer Cells through the Snail/E-cadherin Axis

Objective This study aimed to investigate the role of the long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)maternally expressed gene 3(MEG3)in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of bladder cancer cells and the potential mechanisms.Methods Cell invasion,migration,and wound healing assays were conducted to assess the effects of MEG3 on the invasive and migratory capabilities of bladder cancer cells.The expression levels of E-cadherin were measured using Western blotting,RT-qPCR,and dual luciferase reporter assays.RNA immunoprecipitation and pull-down assays were performed to investigate the interactions between MEG3 and its downstream targets.Results MEG3 suppressed the invasion and migration of bladder cancer cells and modulated the transcription of E-cadherin.The binding of MEG3 to the zinc finger region of the transcription factor Snail prevented its ability to transcriptionally repress E-cadherin.Additionally,MEG3 suppressed the phosphorylation of extracellular regulated protein kinase(ERK),c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK),and P38,thereby decreasing the expression of Snail and stimulating the expression of E-cadherin.Conclusion MEG3 plays a vital role in suppressing the EMT in bladder cancer cells,indicating its potential as a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of bladder cancer.

Electric field dependence of spin qubit in a Si-MOS quantum dot

Valley, the intrinsic feature of silicon, is an inescapable subject in silicon-based quantum computing. At the spin–valley hotspot, both Rabi frequency and state relaxation rate are significantly enhanced. With protection against charge noise, the valley degree of freedom is also conceived to encode a qubit to realize noise-resistant quantum computing.Here, based on the spin qubit composed of one or three electrons, we characterize the intrinsic properties of valley in an isotopically enriched silicon quantum dot(QD) device. For one-electron qubit, we measure two electric-dipole spin resonance(EDSR) signals which are attributed to partial occupation of two valley states. The resonance frequencies of two EDSR signals have opposite electric field dependences. Moreover, we characterize the electric field dependence of the upper valley state based on three-electron qubit experiments. The difference of electric field dependences of the two valleys is 52.02 MHz/V, which is beneficial for tuning qubit frequency to meet different experimental requirements. As an extension of electrical control spin qubits, the opposite electric field dependence is crucial for qubit addressability,individual single-qubit control and two-qubit gate approaches in scalable quantum computing.

Threshold-independent method for single-shot readout of spin qubits in semiconductor quantum dots

The single-shot readout data process is essential for the realization of high-fidelity qubits and fault-tolerant quantum algorithms in semiconductor quantum dots. However, the fidelity and visibility of the readout process are sensitive to the choice of the thresholds and limited by the experimental hardware. By demonstrating the linear dependence between the measured spin state probabilities and readout visibilities along with dark counts, we describe an alternative threshold-independent method for the single-shot readout of spin qubits in semiconductor quantum dots. We can obtain the extrapolated spin state probabilities of the prepared probabilities of the excited spin state through the threshold-independent method. We then analyze the corresponding errors of the method, finding that errors of the extrapolated probabilities cannot be neglected with no constraints on the readout time and threshold voltage. Therefore, by limiting the readout time and threshold voltage, we ensure the accuracy of the extrapolated probability. We then prove that the efficiency and robustness of this method are 60 times larger than those of the most commonly used method. Moreover, we discuss the influence of the electron temperature on the effective area with a fixed external magnetic field and provide a preliminary demonstration for a single-shot readout of up to 0.7K/1.5T in the future.

A Transient-Pressure-Based Numerical Approach for Interlayer Identification in Sand Reservoirs

Almost all sandstone reservoirs contain interlayers. The identification and characterization of these interlayers iscritical for minimizing the uncertainty associated with oilfield development and improving oil and gas recovery.Identifying interlayers outside wells using identification methods based on logging data and machine learning isdifficult and seismic-based identification techniques are expensive. Herein, a numerical model based on seepageand well-testing theories is introduced to identify interlayers using transient pressure data. The proposed modelrelies on the open-source MATLAB Reservoir Simulation Toolbox. The effects of the interlayer thickness, position,and width on the pressure response are thoroughly investigated. A procedure for inverting interlayer parametersin the reservoir using the bottom-hole pressure is also proposed. This method uses only transient pressuredata during well testing and can effectively identify the interlayer distribution near the wellbore at an extremelylow cost. The reliability of the model is verified using effective oilfield examples.

颈动脉内膜剥脱术治疗颈动脉狭窄支架术后再狭窄的临床研究

目的探讨颈动脉内膜剥脱术(CEA)在颈动脉狭窄支架成型术(CAS)后再狭窄治疗缺血性脑卒中的围术期安全性及近中期效果。方法回顾性分析2016年1月—2017年12月湖南中医药大学第一附属医院56例行CEA或CAS治疗的颈动脉中重度狭窄患者,其中颈动脉狭窄支架术后再狭窄9例(治疗组),颈动脉中重度狭窄47例(对照组)。记录两组患者手术切口长度、动脉切开长度、手术时间、血管阻断时间及围术期相关并发症;随访6～30个月,记录两组患者包括死亡在内的不良反应发生率。结果两组患者手术时间、血管阻断时间、围术期并发症及术后近中期效果比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗组切口长度及颈动脉切开长度较对照组长(P<0.05)。结论 CEA治疗颈动脉狭窄支架术后再狭窄安全有效。充分的术前评估、术中电生理监测、娴熟的显微手术技巧及术后管理是提高CEA安全性、降低手术风险及并发症的关键。

分期血管成形术治疗颈动脉重度狭窄伴高灌注风险患者的初步探索:44例患者回顾性研究

1背景 运用颈动脉支架置入术（carotid artery stenting,CAS）治疗颈动脉狭窄的患者日益普及,但该手术仍然有一定的并发症,特别是术后高灌注综合征。该并发症是CAS后最危险的并发症之一,据报道颈动脉狭窄CAS术后1.1%-6.8%的患者可发生脑组织高灌注损伤,产生半球脑肿胀或脑出血。有报道提示对于术前有高灌注风险颈动脉狭窄的患者行常规颈动脉支架术出现该并发症高达14.1%-56%。

Long aftershock sequences in North China and Central US: implications for hazard assessment in mid-continents

Because seismic activity within mid-continents is usually much lower than that along plate boundary zones, even small earthquakes can cause widespread con- cerns, especially when these events occur in the source regions of previous large earthquakes. However, these small earthquakes may be just aftershocks that continue for decades or even longer. The recent seismicity in the Tangshan region in North China is likely aftershocks of the 1976 Great Tangshan earthquake. The current earthquake sequence in the New Madrid seismic zone in central United States, which includes a cluster of M- 7.0 events in 1811-1812 and a number of similar events in the past millennium, is believed to result from recent fault reactivation that releases pre-stored strain energy in the crust. If so, this earthquake sequence is similar to aftershocks in that the rates of energy release should decay with time and the sequence of earthquakes will eventually end. We use simple physical analysis and numerical simulations to show that the current sequence of large earthquakes in the New Madrid fault zone is likely ending or has ended. Recognizing that mid-continental earthquakes have long aftershock sequences and complex spatiotemporal occur- rences are critical to improve hazard assessments.

Low-field NMR inversion based on low-rank and sparsity restraint of relaxation spectra

In this paper,we proposed a novel method for low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)inversion based on low-rank and sparsity restraint(LRSR)of relaxation spectra,with which high quality construction is made possible for one-and two-dimensional low-field and low signal to noise ratio NMR data.In this method,the low-rank and sparsity restraints are introduced into the objective function instead of the smoothing term.The low-rank features in relaxation spectra are extracted to ensure the local characteristics and morphology of spectra.The sparsity and residual term are contributed to the resolution and precision of spectra,with the elimination of the redundant relaxation components.Optimization process of the objective function is designed with alternating direction method of multiples,in which the objective function is decomposed into three subproblems to be independently solved.The optimum solution can be obtained by alternating iteration and updating process.At first,numerical simulations are conducted on synthetic echo data with different signal-to-noise ratios,to optimize the desirable regularization parameters and verify the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed method.Then,NMR experiments on solutions and artificial sandstone samples are conducted and analyzed,which validates the robustness and reliability of the proposed method.The results from simulations and experiments have demonstrated that the suggested method has unique advantages for improving the resolution of relaxation spectra and enhancing the ability of fluid quantitative identification.

HMGA1在葡萄膜黑色素瘤中的表达及对细胞增殖和侵袭的影响

目的:探讨高迁移率族蛋白A1(HMGA1)蛋白在葡萄膜黑色素瘤(UM)组织中的表达,以及抑制该基因表达对细胞增殖和侵袭的影响。方法:选取2014-02/2019-08在我院接受手术治疗的UM患者53例53眼,同期留取因外伤摘除眼球的正常葡萄膜组织34例34眼。采用免疫组织化学法检测组织中HMGA1蛋白表达。将体外培养的人UM细胞系M23分为HMGA1下调组、阴性对照组和空白组,分别转染HMGA1干扰序列、阴性对照序列和不作任何处理,采用实时荧光定量PCR术检测HMGA1 mRNA表达,CCK-8法检测细胞增殖能力,Transwell法检测细胞迁移和侵袭能力。结果:UM组织中HMGA1蛋白阳性表达率为77%,高于正常葡萄膜组织中的29%(P<0.001);与未发生巩膜浸润、未累及睫状体和未发生眼外生长相比,HMGA1蛋白在发生巩膜浸润、累及睫状体和发生眼外生长的组织中阳性表达率升高(均P<0.05)。与阴性对照组和空白组相比,HMGA1 mRNA在HMGA1下调组细胞中相对表达量降低,且HMGA1下调组细胞培养24、48、72、96h时吸光度OD值降低,迁移细胞数和侵袭细胞数均明显减少(均P<0.05)。结论:UM组织中HMGA1蛋白阳性表达率升高,下调M23细胞中HMGA1表达可减少细胞增殖,抑制细胞迁移和侵袭。

Valvuloplasty of fetal pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and hypoplastic right heart: Mid-term follow-up results

Objective:This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the results of mid-term follow-up after fetal pulmonary valvuloplasty(FPV)in fetuses with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum(PA/IVS).Methods:From August 31,2018,to May 31,2019,seven fetuses with PA/IVS and hypoplastic right heart were included in this study.All underwent echocardiography by the same specialist and were operated on by the same team.Intervention and echocardiography data were collected,and changes in the associated indices noted during follow-up were analyzed.Results:All seven fetuses successfully underwent FPV.The median gestational age at FPV was 27.54 weeks.The average FPV procedural time was 6 min.Persistent bradycardia requiring treatment occurred in 4/7 procedures.Finally,five pregnancies were successfully delivered,and the other two were aborted.Compared to data before fetal cardiac interventions(FCI),tricuspid valve annulus diameter/mitral valve annulus diameter(TV/MV)and right ventricle diameter/left ventricle diameter(RV/LV)of all fetuses had progressively improved.The maximum tricuspid regurgitation velocity decreased from 4.60 m/s to 3.64 m/s.The average follow-up time was 30.40±2.05 months.During the follow-up period,the diameter of the tricuspid valve ring in five children continued to improve,and the development rate of the tricuspid valve was relatively obvious from 6 months to 1 year after birth.However,the development of the right ventricle after birth was relatively slow.It was discovered that there were individual variations in the development of the right ventricle during follow-up.Conclusion:The findings support the potential for the development of the right ventricle and tricuspid valve in fetuses with PA/IVS who underwent FCI.Development of the right ventricle and tricuspid valve does not occur synchronously during pregnancy.The right ventricle develops rapidly in utero,but the development of tricuspid valve is more apparent after birth than in utero.

The protective effect and underlying mechanism of Hainan papaya water extract against neuronal apoptosis induced by A β 40

Objective:To investigate whether Hainan papayas has protective effects in an Aimary neuron injury model and elucidate the underlying molecular mecha β 40-induced prnism.Methods:Cultured primary neurons from the dorsal root ganglia(DRG) of Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were treated with 20 μM A culture medium β 40 peptide,100 μg/L Hainan papaya water extract,peptide plus extract,or for 24 h.Cell viability was measured by MTT assay,and neuronal apoptosis was evaluated by DAPI staining.ERK signaling pathway-associated molecule activation and changes in Bax expression were analyzed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence.Results:A cell viability rate of(44.11±6.59)% in the Ading different concentrations of the extract β 40 group was rescued to(79.13±6.64)% by ad.DAPI showed pyknotic nuclei in 39.5% of A β 40-treated cells;the fraction dropped to 17.4% in the 100 μg/L extract group.ERK phosphorylation was observed in the Aent with 100 μg/L extract.Hainan papaya water ex β 40 group but was ameliorated by pretreatmtract also prevented Ation of MEK,RSK1 and CREB associated with ERK signaling and d β 40-induced phosphorylaownregulated Bax expression in the neurons.Conclusion:The resultss suggest that Hainan papaya water extract has protective effects on neurons;the mechanism may be related to suppression of ERK signaling activation.

Numerical simulations of kinetic formation mechanism of Tangjiashan landslide

Tangjiashan landslide is a typical high-speed landslide hosted on consequent bedding rock. The landslide was induced by Wenchuan earthquake at a medium-steep hill slope. The occurrence of Tangjiashan landslide was basically controlled by the tectonic structure, topography, stratum lithology, slope structure, seismic waves, and strike of river. Among various factors, the seismic loading with great intensity and long duration was dominant. The landslide initiation exhibited the local amplification effect of seismic waves at the rear of the slope, the dislocation effect on the fault, and the shear failure differentiating effect on the regions between the soft and the hard layers. Based on field investigations and with the employment of the distinct element numerical simulation program UDEC （universal distinct element code）, the whole kinetic sliding process of Tan iashan landslide was represented and the formation mechanism of the consequent rock landslide under seismic loading was studied. The results are helpful for understanding seismic dynamic responses of consequent bedding rock slopes, where the slope stability could be governed by earthquakes.

Electrochemical Biorefinery toward Chemicals Synthesis and Bio-Oil Upgrading from Lignin

Recalcitrance and the inherent heterogeneity of lignin structure are the major bottlenecks to impede the popularization of lignin-based chemicals production processes.Recent works suggested a promising pathway for lignin depolymerization and lignin-derived bio-oil upgrading via an electrochemical biorefinery(a process in which lignin valorization is performed via electrochemical oxidation or reduction).This review presents the progress on chemicals synthesis and bio-oil upgrading from lignin by an electrochemical biorefinery,relating to the lignin biosynthesis pathway,reaction pathway of lignin electrochemical conversion,inner-sphere and outer-sphere electron transfer mechanism,basic kinetics and thermodynamics in electrochemistry,and the recent embodiments analysis with the emphasis on the respective feature and limitation for lignin electrochemical oxidative and reductive conversion.Lastly,the challenge and perspective associated with lignin electrochemical biorefinery are discussed.Present-day results indicate that more work should be performed to promote efficiency,selectivity,and stability in pursuing a lignin electrochemical biorefinery.One of the most promising developing directions appears to be integrating various types of lignin electrochemical conversion strategies and other existing or evolving lignin valorization technologies.This review aims to provide more references and discussion on the development for lignin electrochemical biorefinery.

Decomposition of dioxin-like components in a DBD reactor combined with Hg/Ar electrodeless ultraviolet

A new combined reactor with Hg/Ar electrodeless ultraviolet(EDUV)activated by DBD for 3,4-dichlorodiphenyl ether abatement is presented.The effect of specific input energy and feeding gas component on 3,4-dichlorodiphenyl ether removal efficiency has been explored.Compared with a single DBD system,this new combined process performed a significant promotion on 3,4-dichlorodiphenyl ether abatement.Experiment results verified that active oxygen clearly contributed to the synergistic activity of DBD-EDUV system.Results of emission spectra showed that UV radiation of 253.7 nm could be detected in the DBD-EDUV system.Further,the products of DBD-EDUV process were analyzed via gas chromatographymass spectrometer(GC-MS)to reveal involved decomposition mechanism.

Ductus Arteriosus Stent Compared with Surgical Shunt for Infants with Ductal-Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ductus arteriosus stent(DAS)compared with surgical systemic-pulmonary artery shunt(SPS)in patients with ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow.A literature search was conducted in PubMed,Embase,and the Cochrane Library databases from their inception to December 2020.Two reviewers independently screened the articles,evaluated the quality of the articles,and collected the data.Meta-analyses were conducted using fixed and random effects models.We used the I-square(I2)test to examine heterogeneity and the funnel plot Egger’s test was used to test for publication bias.We analyzed nine studies including 842 patients were included in the present study(DAS:n=295;SPS:n=547).There was a benefit in favor of DAS group for medium-term mortality(RR,0.63;95%CI,[0.40,0.99];P=0.91,I^(2)=0%).DAS group demonstrated a reduced risk for complications compared with SPS(RR,0.46;95%CI,[0.29,0.72];P=0.78,I^(2)=0%).There was an increased risk for unplanned reintervention for DAS(RR,1.77;95%CI,[1.42,2.20];P=0.61,I2=0%).DAS demonstrated shorter mean intensive care unit length of stay(MD,–5.12;95%CI,[–7.33,–2.91];P=0.005,I^(2)=76%).There was also demonstrated higher postprocedure oxygen saturation for SPS over DAS(MD,1.78;95% CI,[0.92,2.64];P=0.46,I2=0%).There was no difference between the two groups in terms of mortality within 30 days,Nakata Index,and hospital length of stay.Conclusions:In terms of initial palliative surgical in the ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow,DAS demonstrated a lower risk of medium-term mortality,lower risk of complications,higher risk of unplanned reintervention,shorter ICU length of stay,and higher postprocedure oxygen saturation compared with SPS.

Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder II

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Amplatzer duct occluder II(ADO II)in the treatment of perimembranous ventricular septal defect(pmVSD)in children.Methods:Between June 2017 and June 2020,13 patients with pmVSD had attempted transcatheter closure using ADO II,seven of patients were used antegrade approach and six of them were used retrograde approach.Results:There were 8 males and 5 females,age from 1 to 7 years,weight from 10.5 to 31.0 kg,and VSD size from 2.0 to 4.0 mm.Procedure was successful in all cases with the outer diameter of the occluders ranging from 4 to 6 mm.No aortic,tricuspid regurgitation or residual shunt was found in the immediate ultrasound assessment.No arrhythmia was observed in the Holter monitoring 3 days after the intervention.Discharge echocardiography indicated complete shunt closure.No evidence of occluder prolapse,malignant arrhythmia,or intensed valve regurgitation was seen on a median follow-up of 18 months(range,6 to 36 months).Conclusions:Based on our experience,ADO II showed good efficacy in the early and middle stages of pediatric pmVSD closures.

Experimental Study on the Heavy Metal Pollution in the Soil Irrigated by Reclaimed Water from Sewage Treatment Plant

Reclaimed water irrigation is one of the potential ways of solving the shortage of water resources,and the pollution risk on migration behavior of heavy metals in the soil which are irrigated by reclaimed water and the related soil surface is still short of research. Through the experimental study of different kinds of water irrigation methods on vegetable,it can be concluded that compared with sewage irrigation and tap water irrigation,reclaimed water irrigation does not pollute the soil,and it greatly saves the cost of water resources,and even provides a large number of growth elements for vegetables. The results show that after leaching by reclaimed water for 60 days,Cr,Cd,As,Hg,Pb,Ni,Zn and Cu from reclaimed water are enriched in soil to a certain degree,but with the leaching time extending,concentrations of the heavy metal remain stable. The variation of heavy metal content in soil irrigated by reclaimed water is small in vertical depth,basically showing a horizontal trend. According to Soil Environmental Quality Standards( GB15618- 1995),soil irrigated by reclaimed water does not exceed the standard,better than soil quality standard of planting vegetables.

Creation of high position fetal balloon atrial septoplasty for hypoplastic left heart syndrome and highly restrictive atrial septum: A case report and literature review

Background:Fetal balloon atrial septoplasty(BAS)is performed through the restrictive foramen ovale in fetal cases with established hypoplastic left heart syndrome(HLHS)and an intact or highly restrictive atrial septum(RAS).Methods:In the current report,we present a case of high position BAS in a fetus with HLHS/RAS.Results:Echocardiography confirmed an adequate atrial opening above the foramen ovale and fetal pleural effusion resolved spontaneously 1 day after the procedure.Conclusion:To the best of our knowledge,the creation of a high position hole in the thinner part of the atrial septum,instead of the restrictive tiny hole,has not been reported in fetal cases with HLHS/RAS.

一种新型语义网络分析模型对室间隔完整型肺动脉闭锁和危重肺动脉瓣狭窄胎儿右心发育不良程度的评价作用

目的分析评价一种新型语义网络分析模型SPReCHD:残差学习诊断系统模块(RLDS)和双路径链式多尺度门控轴心变压器网络模块(DPC-MSGATNet),在室间隔完整型肺动脉闭锁(PA/IVS)和危重肺动脉瓣狭窄(CPS)胎儿超声心动图四腔心视图数据集中评估右心发育不良程度分级的性能。方法回顾性收集2017年6月至2022年12月青岛大学附属妇女儿童医院350例24~28周胎龄的PA/IVS和CPS胎儿的1650张单幅超声心动图四腔心视图建立实验数据集。根据右心发育不良程度对建立的SPReCHD模型进行训练、验证和测试,评估模型精确度、召回率及F1值等性能指标;与高级医师基于超声指标、右心室形态及出生结局等多维度信息对测试集做出的评估结果进行比较,采用Kappa检验观察评估的一致性。结果SPReCHD模型在训练集、验证集及测试集对右心发育不良程度分级评估的精确度分别为93.82%、94.34%和94.68%,召回率分别为90.54%、91.38%和90.89%,F1值分别为92.10%、92.82%和92.67%。在测试集中,SPReCHD模型与高级儿童心血管医师评估结果一致性良好(Kappa值=0.724,P<0.001)。结论SPReCHD模型在训练集、验证集及测试集对右心发育不良程度分级的评估性能优异。该模型对PA/IVS和CPS胎儿右心发育不良程度分级评估水平与高级医师评估结果一致性好,为进一步提出精准评估标准奠定基础。