Recent Advances in Fibrous Materials for Hydroelectricity Generation

Depleting fossil energy sources and conventional polluting power generation pose a threat to sustainable development.Hydroelectricity generation from ubiquitous and spontaneous phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water has been considered a promising strategy for mitigating the energy crisis.Fibrous materials with unique flexibility,processability,multifunctionality,and practicability have been widely applied for fibrous materials-based hydroelectricity generation(FHG).In this review,the power generation mechanisms,design principles,and electricity enhancement factors of FHG are first introduced.Then,the fabrication strategies and characteristics of varied constructions including 1D fiber,1D yarn,2D fabric,2D membrane,3D fibrous framework,and 3D fibrous gel are demonstrated.Afterward,the advanced functions of FHG during water harvesting,proton dissociation,ion separation,and charge accumulation processes are analyzed in detail.Moreover,the potential applications including power supply,energy storage,electrical sensor,and information expression are also discussed.Finally,some existing challenges are considered and prospects for future development are sincerely proposed.

Freely accessible inventory and spatial distribution of large-scale landslides in Xianyang City,Shaanxi Province,China

In this study, we used high-resolution optical satellite images on the Google Earth platform to map large-scale landslides in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, China. After mapping, a comprehensive and detailed large-scale landslide inventory that contains 2 924 large-scale landslides was obtained. We analyzed the spatial distribu-tion of landslides with seven influencing factors, including elevation, slope angle, aspect, curvature, lithology, distance to a river, and distance to the fault. Landslide Number, Landslide Area, Landslide Number Density(LND), and Landslide Area Percentage(LAP) were selected as indexes for the spatial distribution analysis. The results show that the number and area of landslides in the elevation range of 1 000–1 200 m is the highest. The highest number of landslides was observed in the slope angle of 25°–30°. North-facing slopes are prone to sliding. The area and number of landslides are the largest when the slope curvature ranges from-1.28 to 0. The LND and LAP reach their maxima when the slope curvature is less than-2.56. Areas covered by the Tertiary stratum with weakened fine-grained sandstone and siltstone show the highest LND and LAP values. Regarding distance to a river, the LAP peaks in the range of 300–600 m, whereas the LND peaks in an area larger than 2100 m. The values of LND and LNP rise as the distance from the faults increases, except for the locations 30 km away from active faults. This phenomenon is because active faults in this area pass through the plain areas, while landslides mostly occur in mountainous areas. The cataloging of landslide development in Xianyang City provides a significant scientific foundation for future research on landslides. In addition, the spatial distribution results are useful for landslide hazard prevention decisions and provide valuable references in this area.

Risk Factors of Post-Operative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support after Lung Transplantation: A Retrospective Analysis

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an effective adjuvant therapy for cardiopulmonary support during the period of lung transplantation (LTx). However, factors associated with the application of ECMO after LTx remain controversial. The purpose of this study is to clarify the risk factors of post-operative ECMO support and to evaluate the outcomes. Methods: It was a hospital, single-center, retrospective study. 266 patients underwent LTx supported by ECMO were included. According to whether or not the patients received continourly ECMO support after the surgery, the enrolled patients were further divided into intra-operative ECMO group (group I, 105 cases) and post-operative ECMO group (group P, 161 cases). The peri-operative data of the donors and recipients were collected. The independent risk factors associated with post-operative ECMO support during LTx were identified. The relationship between primary graft dysfunction (PGD)/post-operative survival and duration of ECMO support was also analyzed. Results: Prolonged donor ventilation ≥ 5 days, pre-operative recipient mechanical ventilation, bilateral lung transplantation (BLT), veno-venous (V-V) ECMO and PGD in recipient were independent risk factors for post-operative ECMO support. The risk of PGD and post-operative death increased along with the increase of ECMO bypass time, and the mortality risk in group P was 2.33 (95% confidence interval: 1.16 - 4.67) times as that in group I. Conclusions: Mechanical ventilation for donor ≥ 5 days, pre-operative mechanical ventilation, BLT, V-V-ECMO and PGD in recipient were independent risk factors for post-operative ECMO support after LTx, and post-operative ECMO could not reduce recipients’ hospital mortality.

PTEN and Ki67 expression is associated with clinicopathologic features of non-small cell lung cancer

Phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10（PTEN） and the proliferating antigen Ki67 have been widely studied in several tumors.However,their role as indicator in non-small cell lung cancer（NSCLC）remains unknown.Here,we investigated the expression of PTEN and Ki67 in NSCLC tissues and paired normal lung tissues to identify whether these proteins are associated with lung cancer development and survival.Immunohistochemistry for PTEN and Ki67 was performed on 67 lung cancer tissues and 41 paired adjacent normal lung tissues to detect the expression of these two proteins.The expression of PTEN in NSCLC tissues（32.8%） was significantly lower than that in normal tissues（82.9%,P 〈 0.05）.In contrast,the expression of Ki67 in NSCLC tissues（76.1%） was significantly higher than that in normal tissues（27.3%,P 〈 0.05）.Expression of both PTEN and Ki67 were strongly associated with tumor histology,clinical stage,lymph node metastasis,differentiation and4-year postoperative survival rate（P 〈 0.05）.However,PTEN expression was negatively correlated with Ki67 expression（r =-0.279,P 〈 0.05）.In conclusion,low PTEN expression and Ki67 overexpression are associated with malignant invasion and lymph node metastasis of NSCLC.These proteins may serve as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of NSCLC.

Dynamic changes in cerebral microcirculation and hypoxia in the early stages of diffuse axonal injury

This study demonstrated that damage to the cerebral microvasculature, the formation of microthrombi and swelling of vascular endothelial cells occur early and peak 12 hours after injury in a rat model of diffuse axonal injury. Moreover, these pathological changes were most evident in the cerebral cortex. Cerebral microcirculatory dysfunction peaked later and had a shorter duration than axonal injury. In addition, the radioactive imaging agent, 99Tcm-4, 9-diaza-2, 3, 10, 10- tetramethyldodecan-2, 11 -dione dioxime, was used to visualize the dynamic changes that occur in tissue with cerebral hypoxia. The results demonstrated that cerebral hypoxia occurs at an early stage in diffuse axonal injury. Cerebral hypoxia was evident 12 hours after injury and declined slightly 24 hours after injury, but was significantly higher than in the control group. The pathological changes that underpin microcirculatory dysfunction did not occur at the same time as axonal injury, but did occur simultaneously with neuronal injury. Cerebral hypoxia plays a key role in promoting the secondary brain injury that occurs after diffuse axonal injury.

Effect of preparation methods on the structure and catalytic performance of Fe–Zn/K catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins

Potassium promoted iron–zinc catalysts prepared by co-precipitation method(C–Fe–Zn/K),solvothermal method(S–Fe–Zn/K)and hydrothermal method(H–Fe–Zn/K)could selectively convert CO_2to light olefins,respectively.The physicochemical properties of the obtained catalysts were determined by SEM,N_2physisorption,XRD,H_2-TPR,CO_2-TPD and XPS measurements.The results demonstrated that preparation methods had great influences on the morphology,phase structures,reduction and adsorption behavior,and hence the catalytic performance of the catalysts.The samples prepared by hydrothermal and co-precipitation method generated small uniform particles and led to lower specific surface area.In contrast,microspheres with larger specific surface area were formed by self-assembly of nanosheets using solvothermal method.ZnFe_2O_4was the only detectable phase in the fresh C–2Fe–1Zn/K,S–3Fe–1Zn/K and S–2Fe–1Zn/K samples.ZnFe_2O_4and ZnO co-existed with increasing Zncontent in S–1Fe–1Zn/K sample,while ZnO and Fe_2O_3could be observed over H–2Fe–1Zn/K sample.All the used samples contained Fe_3O_4,ZnO and Fe_5C_2.The peak intensity of ZnO was strong in the AR-H–2Fe–1Zn/K sample while it was the lowest in the AR-C–2Fe–1Zn/K sample after reaction.The formation of ZnFe_2O_4increased the interaction between iron and zinc for C–2Fe–1Zn/K and S–Fe–Zn/K samples,causing easier reduction of Fe_2O_3to Fe_3O_4.The surface basicity of the sample prepared by co-precipitation method was much more than that of the other two methods.During CO_2hydrogenation,all the catalysts showed good activity and olefin selectivity.The CO selectivity was increased with increasing Zncontent over S–Fe–Zn/K samples.H–2Fe–1Zn/K catalyst preferred to the production of C_5^+hydrocarbons.CO_2conversion of 54.76%and C_2~=–C_4~=contents of 57.38%were obtained on C–2Fe–1Zn/K sample,respectively.

Mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes: Syntheses, host–guest properties and applications

Pillar[n]arenes are a novel class of macrocyclic hosts reported by Ogoshi and co-workers in 2008. Because of their rigid pillar structures, interesting host-guest properties and ease of modifications, pillar[n]arenes have been developed rapidly in the field of functional materials and biomedicine. The modifications of pillar[n]arenes at different positions can give them varied characteristics. Functional groups can be introduced into one position of pillar[n]arenes without changing host-guest properties of pillar[n]arenes. A series of pillar[n]arene dimers, trimers, tetramers and metallacycles can be constructed by mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes. In this review, two synthetic methods of mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes are summarized and structures containing mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes are described. Furthermore, the applications of mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes in different fields (e.g., supramolecular polymers, sensors, molecular machines, catalysis, biological applications and light-harvesting systems) are also introduced. Hopefully, this article will be useful for researchers studying pillar[n]arenes, especially the mono-functionalized pillar[n]arenes.

GRK2-YAP signaling is implicated in pulmonary arterial hypertension development

Background:Pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)is characterized by excessive proliferation of small pulmonary arterial vascular smooth muscle cells(PASMCs),endothelial dysfunction,and extracellular matrix remodeling.G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2(GRK2)plays an important role in the maintenance of vascular tone and blood flow.However,the role of GRK2 in the pathogenesis of PAH is unknown.Methods:GRK2 levels were detected in lung tissues from healthy people and PAH patients.C57BL/6 mice,vascular smooth muscle cell-specific Grk2-knockout mice(Grk2^(∆SM22)),and littermate controls(Grk2^(flox/flox))were grouped into control and hypoxia mice(n=8).Pulmonary hypertension(PH)was induced by exposure to chronic hypoxia(10%)combined with injection of the SU5416(cHx/SU).The expression levels of GRK2 and Yes-associated protein(YAP)in pulmonary arteries and PASMCs were detected by Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining.The mRNA expression levels of Grk2 and Yes-associated protein(YAP)in PASMCs were quantified with real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Wound-healing assay,3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-y1)-3,5-di-phenytetrazoliumromide(MTT)assay,and 5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine(EdU)staining were performed to evaluate the proliferation and migration of PASMCs.Meanwhile,the interaction among proteins was detected by immunoprecipitation assays.Results:The expression levels of GRK2 were upregulated in the pulmonary arteries of patients with PAH and the lungs of PH mice.Moreover,cHx/SU-induced PH was attenuated in Grk2^(∆SM22) mice compared with littermate controls.The amelioration of PH in Grk2^(∆SM22) mice was accompanied by reduced pulmonary vascular remodeling.In vitro study further confirmed that GRK2 knock-down significantly altered hypoxia-induced PASMCs proliferation and migration,whereas this effect was severely intensified by overexpression of GRK2.We also identified that GRK2 promoted YAP expression and nuclear translocation in PASMCs,resulting in excessive PASMCs proliferation and migration.Furthermore,GRK2 is stabilized by inhibiting phosphorylating GRK2 on Tyr86 and subsequently activating ubiquitylation under hypoxic conditions.Conclusion:Our findings suggest that GRK2 plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of PAH,via regulating YAP expression and nuclear translocation.Therefore,GRK2 serves as a novel therapeutic target for PAH treatment.

Recent Advances in Fibrous Materials for Interfacial Solar Steam Generation

The scarcity of fresh water resources has become a serious issue hindering the sustainable development of modern civilization.The interfacial solar steam generation(ISSG)system that produces heat on material surface through photothermal conversion for desalination has been demonstrated as a promising candidate for practical application.Fibrous materials with unique flexibility,durability,processability,practicability,and multifunctionality have attracted considerable attention in the ISSG field.In this review,the basics of fibrous materials,such as their classification,manufacturing methods and flexible fibrous structure,are firstly introduced.Afterward,the outstanding properties of fibrous materials on different dimensions are demonstrated,as well as the versatile morphologies and structures that allow fibrous materials to carry out different roles in ISSG.Moreover,the practicability and multifunctionality of fibrous materials are illustrated in detail by combining specific cases to show their promising potential in practical ISSG application.Finally,existing challenges and future opportunities of fibrous material-based ISSG systems are discussed.

Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate alleviated diarrhea and colitis via Lactobacillus johnsonii biofilm-mediated maturation of sulfomucin

Maintainance of sulfomucin is a key end point in the treatment of diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).However,the mechanisms underlying the microbial sense to sulfomucin are poorly understood,and to date,there are no therapies targeting the secretion and maturation of sulfomucin in IBD.Herein,we biosynthesized poly-β-hydroxybutyrate(PHB)and found that PHB could alleviate inflammation caused by diarrhea and colitis by enhancing the differentiation of sulfomucin.Microbiota transplantation and clearance together demonstrate that PHB promoting sulfomucin is mediated by Lactobacillus johnsonii(L.johnsonii).Further studies revealed that PHB provides a favorable niche for L.johnsonii biofilm formation to resist disturbance and support its growth.L.johnsonii-biofilm alleviates colitis by regulating fucose residues to promote goblet cell differentiation and subsequent sulfomucin maturation.Importantly,PHB alleviates colitis by enhancing sulfomucin secretion and maturation in a L.johnsonii-dependent manner.PHB represents a class of guardians,acting as a safe probiotic-biofilm delivery system that significantly promotes probiotic proliferation.Altogether,this study adds weight to the possible role of probiotics and functional materials in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.The application of PHB and biofilm self-coating L.johnsonii carries high translational potential and may be of clinical relevance.

Association of cardiac disease with the risk of post-lung transplantation mortality in Chinese recipients aged over 65 years

The current organ allocation rules prioritize elderly and urgent patients on the lung transplantation(LT)waiting list.A steady increase in the threshold at which age is taken into consideration for LT has been observed.This retrospective cohort study recruited 166 lung transplant recipients aged≥65 years between January 2016 and October 2020 in the largest LT center in China.In the cohort,subgroups of patients aged 65–70 years(111 recipients,group 65–70)and≥70 years(55 recipients,group≥70)were included.Group D restrictive lung disease was the main indication of a lung transplant in recipients over 65 years.A significantly higher percentage of coronary artery stenosis was observed in the group≥70(30.9%vs.14.4%in group 65–70,P=0.014).ECMO bridging to LT was performed in 5.4%(group 65–70)and 7.3%(group≥70)of patients.Kaplan–Meier estimates showed that recipients with cardiac abnormalities had a significantly increased risk of mortality.After adjusting for potential confounders,cardiac abnormality was shown to be independently associated with the increased risk of post-LT mortality(HR 6.37,P=0.0060).Our result showed that LT can be performed in candidates with an advanced age and can provide life-extending benefits.

Supramolecular host-guest nanosystems for overcoming cancer drug resistance

Cancer drug resistance has become one of the main challenges for the failure of chemotherapy,greatly limiting the selection and use of anticancer drugs and dashing the hopes of cancer patients.The emergence of supramolecular host-guest nanosystems has brought the field of supramolecular chemistry into the nanoworld,providing a potential solution to this challenge.Compared with conventional chemotherapeutic platforms,supramolecular host-guest nanosystems can reverse cancer drug resistance by increasing drug uptake,reducing drug efflux,activating drugs,and inhibiting DNA repair.Herein,we summarize the research progress of supramolecular host-guest nanosystems for overcoming cancer drug resistance and discuss the future research direction in this field.It is hoped that this review will provide more positive references for overcoming cancer drug resistance and promoting the development of supramolecular host-guest nanosystems.

花生根瘤菌Bradyrhizobium sp.MZ5 Ⅲ型分泌系统调节基因ttsI突变体的功能分析

【目的】探究慢生型花生根瘤菌Ⅲ型分泌系统在花生-根瘤菌互作的功能。【方法】本研究采用同源重组和三亲本接合转移的方法,构建Bradyrhizobium sp. MZ5的Ⅲ型分泌系统调节基因ttsI突变体;荧光定量PCR检测添加大豆苷元(Daidzein)和染料木黄酮(Genistein)诱导物后野生型和突变株转录水平上ttsI的表达量变化及其差异;蛭石结瘤实验分析ttsI基因突变对花生结瘤能力的影响。【结果】在转录水平上,大豆苷元和染料木黄酮对MZ5的Ⅲ型分泌系统调节基因ttsI的表达具有显著的抑制作用(P<0.05)。在MZ5△ttsI突变体中ttsI基因的表达量都明显下调,与野生型菌株的相比都达到极显著水平(P<0.001)。蛭石结瘤实验表明,与野生型菌株相比,MZ5△ttsI突变体在不同花生品种的结瘤数和地上部干重都显著性降低。根瘤石蜡切片表明,MZ5△ttsI突变体在根瘤内的含菌量少于野生型菌株。【结论】Bradyrhizobium sp. MZ5菌株中的Ⅲ型分泌系统在花生-根瘤菌互作中对结瘤有积极的促进作用。

花生根瘤菌Bradyrhizobium sp.MM6 Ⅲ型分泌系统的结构和功能

【目的】探究花生根瘤菌Bradyrhizobium sp.MM6的Ⅲ型分泌系统(T3SS)的结构及其在根瘤菌与不同宿主建立共生关系中的作用。【方法】同源比对分析菌株MM6的T3SS基因簇的结构特征,并采用三亲本接合转移的方法构建T3SS调节基因ttsI突变菌株;通过蛭石结瘤和石蜡切片实验,比较突变体与野生型的共生固氮表型差异。【结果】经预测,MM6的T3SS基因簇编码区长约34.1 kb,可分为3个区域,包含10个保守结构基因和8个效应蛋白基因,与B.diazoefficiens USDA110相应基因的序列相似性为83%–93%;成功构建了MM6的ttsI突变株;ttsI突变株与野生型分别与花生(S523和Y45)、野大豆和大豆中黄57结瘤,ttsI突变体在花生中的总瘤数显著增加(P<0.05),根瘤中含菌细胞更多;ttsI突变体在野大豆中平均每株植物增加4个根瘤,根瘤中含菌细胞更多,地上部干重相比野生型MM6显著增加(P<0.05);在大豆中黄57中,野生型MM6能形成红色的有效根瘤,ttsI突变体不结瘤,且植株叶片发黄,地上部干重相比野生型MM6显著降低(P<0.05)。【结论】MM6的T3SS在花生和野大豆共生体系中起着有害的作用,而在大豆中黄57的共生体系中起着有利的作用。

发达国家医学生器官捐献意愿研究现状的范围综述

目的了解发达国家医学生器官捐献意愿研究的目的、结果、障碍因素和解决对策。方法以主题词和自由词联合的方式对PubMed、Web of Science、Ovid MEDLINE、Ovid EMBASE(Excerpta Medica)、EBSCOhost Complete和Cochrane Library等已发表文献数据库,以及灰色文献数据库York Centre for Reviews and Dissemination、Open Grey、ProQuest Dissertation and Theses和Mednar进行系统、全面地检索,并采用Arksey和O′Malley提出的范围综述框架进行文献资料整合。结果共纳入17项发达国家医学生器官捐献意愿研究。研究背景主要为医学生未来对于公众器官捐献有着重要影响。研究结果表明,大多数医学生器官捐献意愿性良好,但不同亚组的研究结果不一;其最主要的障碍因素为医学生器官捐献相关知识的缺乏;解决对策主要为施予系统化、结构化和可评价的教育课程。结论21世纪以来发达国家医学生器官捐献意愿研究方兴未艾,其研究的多层面、多角度以及揭示的问题、寻求的解决对策,可对我国现阶段医学生器官捐献的研究提供一定参考。

Weak-reduction graphene oxide membrane for improving water purification performance

Two-dimensional(2 D) materials are promising candidates for advanced water purification membranes.In this work, UV reduced GO(Ur GO) membranes on the support of polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF) had been fabricated for wastewater treatment. The reduction degree of GO membrane on the effect of water purification performance was investigated, and it was found that the weak-reduction GO membrane exhibited the optimal performance of removing pollutant from wastewater than GO membrane. Besides,scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectra and contact angle tests were used to characterize the physical and chemical properties of the Ur GO membranes, and the permeance and rejection ability of the as-prepared filtration membranes were determined. Due to the weak-reduction of GO, pristine graphitic sp2 domains increased with slightly decreasing D-spacing. Thus,the Ur GO membrane showed a higher water flux of 38.27 L m-2h-1 bar-1, which was improved more than 270% compared to GO membrane, and dyes rejection increased. Those outstanding performances indicated that the Ur GO membrane could effectively regulate the contradiction of the trade-off balance between flux and rejection, and hold great potential in real-world waste-water purification.

Lung transplantation for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome （BOS） after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation （HSCT） is a major cause of morbidity and mortality with limited treatment options. Lung transplantation （LTX） has been rarely reported as a treatment option for selected HSCT recipients with this problem. In the present study, we reported six patients who underwent LTX due to BOS after HSCT （two females, four males） from January 2012 to December 2014 in our center. The median time from HSCT to diagnosis of BOS was 2.5 years （ranging from 1 to 5 years）. At a median time of 4 years （ranging from 2 to 5 years） after diagnosis of BOS, four patients received bilateral sequential LTX, and two patients received single LTX. One of the recipients suffered from mild acute rejection after LTX, another suffered from primary lung graft dysfunction on post-operation day 2, and three experienced fungal infections. The median time for follow-up after LTX was 19.5 months （ranging from 12 to 39 months）. At present, all patients are alive with good functional capacity and no relapse of BOS and hematologic malignancy conditions. Patients who received bilateral LTX have better pulmonary functions than patients who received single LTX.

Acute kidney injury following adult lung transplantation

Background:Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a common and serious complication following lung transplantation(LTx),and it is associated with high mortality and morbidity.This study assessed the incidence of AKI after LTx and analyzed the associated perioperative factors and clinical outcomes.Methods:This retrospective study included all adult LTx recipients at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing between March 2017 and December 2019.The outcomes were AKI incidence,risk factors,mortality,and kidney recovery.Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors.Survival analysis was presented using the Kaplan-Meier curves.Results:AKI occurred in 137 of the 191 patients(71.7%),with transient AKI in 43(22.5%)and persistent AKI in 94(49.2%).AKI stage 1 occurred in 27/191(14.1%),stage 2 in 46/191(24.1%),and stage 3 in 64/191(33.5%)of the AKI patients.Renal replacement therapy(RRT)was administered to 35/191(18.3%)of the patients.Male sex,older age,mechanical ventilation(MV),severe hypotension,septic shock,multiple organ dysfunction(MODS),prolonged extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO),reintubation,and nephrotoxic agents were associated with AKI(P<0.050).Persistent AKI was independently associated with pre-operative pulmonary hypertension,severe hypotension,post-operative MODS,and nephrotoxic agents.Severe hypotension,septic shock,MODS,reintubation,prolonged MV,and ECMO during or after LTx were related to severe AKI(stage 3)(P<0.050).Patients with persistent and severe AKI had a significantly longer duration of MV,longer duration in the intensive care unit(ICU),worse downstream kidney function,and reduced survival(P<0.050).Conclusions:AKI is common after LTx,but the pathogenic mechanism of AKI is complicated,and prerenal causes are important.Persistent and severe AKI were associated with poor short-and long-term kidney function and reduced survival in LTx patients.

Reasoning about knowledge, belief and certainty in hierarchical multi-agent systems

Multi-agent systems （MAS） have received exten- sive studies in the last decade. However, little attention is paid to investigation on reasoning about logics in MAS with hier- archical structures. This paper proposes a complete quantified temporal KBC （knowledge, belief and certainty） logic and corresponding reasoning in hierarchical multi-agent systems （HMAS）. The key point is that internal beliefs and certainty, and external belief and certainty are considered in our logic. The internal beliefs and certainty show every agent is au- tonomous, while the external belief and certainty indicate the mutual influence of mental attitudes between two different agents on different layers in HMAS. To interpret this logic, we propose four classes of corresponding quantified interpreted systems, and define first-order KBC axiomatisations over HMAS, which are sound and complete with respect to the corresponding semantical classes. Finally, we give a case study to show the advantages in terms of expressiveness of our logic.

The histopathological features of the explanted lungs from an end-stage COVID-19 patient

Although the pathological findings of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)have been reported in previous studies,the data of histopatho-logical features of end-stage COVID-19 lungs are still lacking.We have previously reported the clini-cal features and managements of three COVID-19 patients with irreversible deterioration of pulmonary function who received lung transplantation(LT)after being supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)[1].