Nanoparticles anchored on the perovskite surface have gained considerable attention for their wide-ranging applications in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversion due to their robust and integrated structural co...Nanoparticles anchored on the perovskite surface have gained considerable attention for their wide-ranging applications in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversion due to their robust and integrated structural configuration.Herein,we employ controlled Co doping to effectively enhance the nanoparticle exsolution process in layered perovskite ferrites materials.CoFe alloy nanoparticles with ultra-high-density are exsolved on the(PrBa)_(0.95)(Fe_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Nb_(0.1))2O_(5+δ)(PBFCN_(0.1))surface under reducing atmosphere,providing significant amounts of reaction sites and good durability for hydrocarbon catalysis.Under a reducing atmosphere,cobalt facilitates the reduction of iron cations within PBFCN_(0.1),leading to the formation of CoFe alloy nanoparticles.This formation is accompanied by a cation exchange process,wherein,with the increase in temperature,partial cobalt ions are substituted by iron.Meanwhile,Co doping significantly enhance the electrical conductivity due to the stronger covalency of the Cosingle bondO bond compared with Fesingle bondO bond.A single cell with the configuration of PBFCN_(0.1)-Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)(SDC)|SDC|Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF)-SDC achieves an extremely low polarization resistance of 0.0163Ωcm^(2)and a high peak power density of 740 mW cm^(−2)at 800℃.The cell also shows stable operation for 120 h in H_(2)with a constant current density of 285 mA cm^(−2).Furthermore,employing wet C_(2)H_(6)as fuel,the cell demonstrates remarkable performance,achieving peak power densities of 455 mW cm^(−2)at 800℃and 320 mW cm^(−2)at 750℃,marking improvements of 36%and 70%over the cell with(PrBa)_(0.95)(Fe_(0.9)Nb_(0.1))_(2)O_(5+δ)(PBFN)-SDC at these respective temperatures.This discovery emphasizes how temperature influences alloy nanoparticles exsolution within doped layered perovskite ferrites materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance ceramic fuel cell anodes.展开更多
Membrane technology has been used for H_2 purification. In this paper, the systematic density functional simulations are conducted to study the separation of H_2 from the impurity gases(H_2, N_2, H_2 O, CO, Cl_2, and ...Membrane technology has been used for H_2 purification. In this paper, the systematic density functional simulations are conducted to study the separation of H_2 from the impurity gases(H_2, N_2, H_2 O, CO, Cl_2, and CH_4) by the bilayer porous graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_3 N_4) membrane. Theoretically, the bilayer g-C3 N4 membrane with a diameter of about3.25 A? should be a perfect candidate for H_2 purification from these mixed gases, which is verified by the high selectivity(S) for H_2 over other kinds of gases(3.43 × 1028 for H_2/N2; 1.40 × 1028 for H_262/H_2 O; 1.60 × 10 for H_2/CO; 4.30 × 10^(14) for H_2/Cl_2; 2.50 × 10^(55) for H_2/CH_4), and the permeance(P) of H_2(13 mol/m^2·s·Pa) across the bilayer g-C_3 N_4 membrane at 300 K, which should be of great potential in energy and environmental research. Our studies highlight a new approach towards the final goal of high P and high S molecular-sieving membranes used in simple structural engineering.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of the components of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule (ZLHXTY) on the expression of NF-κB-P65 and ICAM-1 in blood vessels of rats, and to explore the effect and mechanism ...Objective: To observe the effects of the components of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule (ZLHXTY) on the expression of NF-κB-P65 and ICAM-1 in blood vessels of rats, and to explore the effect and mechanism of ZLHXTY and its ingredients on vascular remodeling in hypertension. Methods: A rat model of renal hypertension was established by narrowing the left renal artery in the operation group. The corresponding drugs were given once a day respectively. The Normal group, Sham-operation group and Model group were administered with the same volume of normal saline. After 4 weeks of gavage, the thoracic aorta of rat was taken, followed by fixation, embedding, sectioning and HE staining, and NF-κB -p65 was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results: 1. The effect of drugs on the expression of NF-κB in thoracic aorta of hypertensive rats (immunohistochemistry): A small amount of NF-κB protein was expressed in the Normal group and the Sham-operate group. The NF-κB expression in the Model group was significantly increased, and the electron microscope image showed that the brown-yellow granule was distributed in the vascular smooth muscle of the membrane. After treatment, the expression of NF-κB in the Captopril group and the Whole prescription group was significantly reduced compared with the Model group, while the protein expression in other groups was decreased compared with the Model group. The protein expression of captopril group was decreased compared with that of the Whole prescription group. Compared with Promoting blood circulation for removing blood stasis group, the expression of NF-κB in Benefiting qi group was significantly decreased and was similar to that in Warming meridian group. Conclusion: The vascular remodeling mechanism of ZLHXTY on renal hypertension rats may be related to its effects on lowering blood pressure, antioxidant stress and anti-inflammation. After the compatibility of formula produced a significant synergistic effect, and its compatibility after embodies multiple targets for treatment of advantages of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
The mineralogical development and diagenetic sequence of lacustrine shales in the Chang 7 Member of the Yanchang Formation in the Ordos Basin are detailed studied.A model of their depositional system and a diagenetic ...The mineralogical development and diagenetic sequence of lacustrine shales in the Chang 7 Member of the Yanchang Formation in the Ordos Basin are detailed studied.A model of their depositional system and a diagenetic diagram are proposed in this study.Through detailed petrographic,mineralogical,and elemental analyses,four distinct shale types are identified:argillaceous shale,siliceous shale,calcareous shale,and carbonate,clay,and silt-bearing shale.The main diagenetic process in argillaceous shale is the transformation of illite to smectite,negatively impacting shale porosity.Siliceous shale undergoes carbonate cementation and quartz dissolution,contributing to increased porosity,particularly in mesopores.Calcareous shale experiences diagenesis characterised by carbonate formation and dissolution,with a prevalence of siderite.In carbonate,clay,and silt-bearing shale,the dissolution of K-feldspar contributes to illitization of kaolinite.Argillaceous shale,characterised by more clay minerals and lower mesopore volume,is identified as a potential hydrocarbon seal.Siliceous shale,with the highest pore volume and abundant inter-mineral pores,emerges as a promising shale oil reservoir.These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of shale properties,aiding in the prediction of shale oil exploration potential in the studied area.展开更多
AIM: To elucidate the role of neuropilin-1 (Nrp-1) and semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) in sinusoidal remodeling dur- ing liver regeneration in rats. METHODS: Male Wistar/ST rats at 7 wk of age, weigh- ing about 200 g, we...AIM: To elucidate the role of neuropilin-1 (Nrp-1) and semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) in sinusoidal remodeling dur- ing liver regeneration in rats. METHODS: Male Wistar/ST rats at 7 wk of age, weigh- ing about 200 g, were used for all animal experiments. In vivo, at 24, 48, 72, 96, 144 and 192 h after two- thirds partial hepatectomy (PHx), the remnant livers were removed. Liver tissues were immunohistochemi- cally stained for Nrp-1, Sema3A and SE-1, a liver sinu- soidal endothelial cell (SEC) marker. Total RNA of the liver tissue was extracted and reversely transcribed into cDNA. The mRNA expression of Sema3A was ana- lyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reac- tion and normalized to that of ribosomal protein $18. In vitro, SECs were isolated from rat liver and cultured in endothelial growth medium containing 20 ng/mL vascular endothelial cell growth factor. Migration of SECs in primary culture was assessed by cell transwell assay with or without recombinant Sema3A. Apoptotic cells were determined by a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling method. RESULTS: In vitro, immunohistochemistry study re- vealed that Sema3A and Nrp-1 were constitutively ex- pressed in hepatocytes and SECs, respectively, in normal rat liver tissues. Nrp-1 expression in SECs was quantified by the percentage of immunostained area with anti- Nrp-1 antibody in relation to the area stained with SE-1. Between 24 h and 96 h following resection of liver, Nrp-1 expression in SECs was transiently increased. Compared with the baseline (5.2% ± 0.1%), Nrp-1 expression in SECs significantly increased at 24 h (17.3% ± 0.7%, P 〈 0.05), 48 h (39.1% ± 0.6%, P 〈 0.01), 72 h (46.9% ± 4.5%, P 〈 0.01) and 96 h (29.9% ±3.8%, P 〈 0.01) after PHx, then returned to the basal level at termination of liver regeneration. Interestingly, the expression of Sema3A was inversely associated with that of Nrp-1 in liver after PHx. Sema3A mRNA expres- sion was significantly reduced by about 75% over the period 24-144 h after PHx (P 〈 0.05), and returned to basal levels at 192 h after PHx. In vitro, SECs isolated from rats after PHx (PHx-SECs) were observed to mi- grate to the lower chamber of the cell transwell system after incubation for 24 h, but not cells from normal rats (CONT-SECs), indicating that mobility of PHx-SECs increases as compared with that of CONT-SECs. More- over, recombinant Sema3A significantly attenuated mi- gration in PHx-SECs in primary culture (vehicle-treated 100% ± 7.9% vs Sema3A-treated 42.6% ± 5.4%, P 〈 0.01), but not in CONT-SECs. Compared with CONT- SECs, the apoptotic rate of PHx-SECs decreased by 78.3% (P 〈 0.05). There was no difference in apopto- sis between CONT-SECs that were treated with vehicle and Sema3A. However, in PHx-SECs, apoptosis was induced by the presence of 5 nmol Sema3A for 24 h (vehicle-treated 21.7%±7.6% vs Sema3A-treated 104.3% ± 8.9%, P 〈 0.05). In addition, immunohisto- chemistry confirmed the increased expression of Nrp-1 in PHx-SECs, while it was noted to a lesser extent in CONT-SECs. CONCLUSION: The interplay of Nrp-1 and Sema3A shown in our results may lead to a better understand- ing of interaction between sinusoidal remodeling and SECs during liver regeneration.展开更多
Since its inception, endoscopy has aimed to establish an immediate diagnosis that is virtually consistent with a histologic diagnosis. In the past decade, confocal laser scanning microscopy has been brought into endos...Since its inception, endoscopy has aimed to establish an immediate diagnosis that is virtually consistent with a histologic diagnosis. In the past decade, confocal laser scanning microscopy has been brought into endoscopy, thus enabling in vivo microscopic tissue visualization with a magnification and resolution comparable to that obtained with the ex vivo microscopy of histological specimens. The major challenge in the development of instrumentation lies in the miniaturization of a fiber-optic probe for microscopic imaging with micron-scale resolution. Here, we present the design and construction of a confocal endoscope based on a fiber bundle with 1.4-μm lateral resolution and 8-frames per second(fps) imaging speed. The fiber-optic probe has a diameter of 2.6 mm that is compatible with the biopsy channel of a conventional endoscope. The prototype of a confocal endoscope has been used to observe epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tracts of mice and will be further demonstrated in clinical trials. In addition, the confocal endoscope can be used for translational studies of epithelial function in order to monitor how molecules work and how cells interact in their natural environment.展开更多
Background Patients with anxious major depressive disorder(MDD)are more likely to have poorer outcomes than those with non-anxious MDD.However,the effect of esketamine on adolescents with anxious versus non-anxious MD...Background Patients with anxious major depressive disorder(MDD)are more likely to have poorer outcomes than those with non-anxious MDD.However,the effect of esketamine on adolescents with anxious versus non-anxious MDD has remained unknown.Aims We compared the efficacy of esketamine in adolescents with MDD and suicidal ideation,both anxious and non-anxious.Methods Fifty-four adolescents with anxious(n=33)and non-anxious(n=21)MDD received three infusions of esketamine 0.25mg/kg or active-placebo(midazolam 0.045 mg/kg)over 5 days,with routine inpatient care and treatment.Suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms were assessed using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale.Multiple-sample proportional tests were used to compare the differences between groups on treatment outcomes 24 hours after the final infusion(day 6,primacy efficacy endpoint)and throughout the 4-week post-treatment(days 12,19 and 33).Results In subjects who received esketamine,a greater number of patients in the non-anxious group than the anxious group achieved antisuicidal remission on day 6(72.7%vs 18.8%,p=0.015)and day 12(90.9%vs 43.8%,p=0.013),and the non-anxious group had a higher antidepressant remission rate compared with the anxious group on day 33(72.7%vs 26.7%,p=0.045).No significant differences in treatment outcomes were observed between the anxious and non-anxious groups at other time points.Conclusions Three infusions of esketamine as an adjunct to routine inpatient care and treatment had a greater immediate post-treatment antisuicidal effect in adolescents with non-anxious MDD than in those with anxious MDD;however,this benefit was temporary and was not maintained over time.展开更多
First-principles calculations within generalized gradient approximation have been performed to investigate ideal strengths of anti-fluorite structured Mg_(2)X(X¼Si,Ge,Sn and Pb)compounds.The present calculations ...First-principles calculations within generalized gradient approximation have been performed to investigate ideal strengths of anti-fluorite structured Mg_(2)X(X¼Si,Ge,Sn and Pb)compounds.The present calculations showed that the ideal tensile strengths of Mg_(2)X occur in the[111]directions while the ideal shear strengths appear in the(111)[11-2]systems.Both ideal tensile strength and shear strength of Mg_(2)X(X¼Si,Ge,Sn and Pb)decreased gradually with the increase of atomic number of X.The microscopic process and inherent mechanisms of mechanical properties were discussed from the evolution of electronic structures during strain.展开更多
Manipulating and real-time monitoring of neuronal activities with cell-type specificity and precise spatiotemporal resolution during animal behavior are fundamental technologies for exploring the functional connectivi...Manipulating and real-time monitoring of neuronal activities with cell-type specificity and precise spatiotemporal resolution during animal behavior are fundamental technologies for exploring the functional connectivity, information transmission, and physiological functions of neural circuits in vivo. However, current techniques for optogenetic stimulation and neuronal activity recording mostly operate independently. Here, we report an all-fiber-transmission photometry system for simultaneous optogenetic manipulation and multi-color recording of neuronal activities and the neurotransmitter release in a freely moving animal. We have designed and manufactured a wavelength-independent multi-branch fiber bundle to enable simultaneous optogenetic manipulation and multi-color recording at different wavelengths. Further, we combine a laser of narrow linewidth with the lock-in amplification method to suppress the optogenetic stimulation-induced artifacts and channel crosstalk. We show that the collection efficiency of our system outperforms a traditional epi-fluorescence system. Further, we demonstrate successful recording of dynamic dopamine(DA) responses to unexpected rewards in the nucleus accumbens(NAc) in a freely moving mouse. We also show simultaneous dual-color recording of neuronal Ca2+ signals and DA dynamics in the NAc upon delivering an unexpected reward and the simultaneous optogenetic activating at dopaminergic terminals in the same location. Thus, our multi-function fiber photometry system provides a compatible, efficient, and flexible solution for neuroscientists to study neural circuits and neurological diseases.展开更多
To increase the application potential in manufacturing process,such as monitoring the processing performance,the profile measurement should be provided in real-time display and with high resolution simultaneously.We p...To increase the application potential in manufacturing process,such as monitoring the processing performance,the profile measurement should be provided in real-time display and with high resolution simultaneously.We propose a line-field Fourier-domain interferometric method(LFI),which combines the line-field microscope with spectral interferometer,for the surface cross-sectional profile measurement with no scan needed.The white light and objectives are employed to offer high axial and lateral resolution,respectively.In our system setup,the measurement could be implemented in real-time display of 10 frame/s,and the resolutions of the LFI system in X;Y,and Z directions are~8μm,~3.2μm,and~1.4μm,respectively.As a demonstration,the cross-sectional profiles of a microfluidic chip are tested.The graphics processing unit is also used to accelerate the reconstruction algorithm to achieve the real-time display of the cross-sectional profiles.展开更多
Optoelectronics,genomics,and proteomics have ushered in an era of new approaches and tools for neuroscience research,especially optical neuroimaging."Function follows form",anatomical structure is the basis ...Optoelectronics,genomics,and proteomics have ushered in an era of new approaches and tools for neuroscience research,especially optical neuroimaging."Function follows form",anatomical structure is the basis for understanding brain function and brain diseases.Brain function depends on neuronal networks,so from a systems biology perspective,not only should the neuronal level be studied,but also the neuronal networks and system levels.Optical imaging can now be applied at multiple levels,from the gene to the molecule,from the cell to the tissue,and from the organ to the system,to provide critical information that bridges molecular structure and physiological function.展开更多
BACKGROUND A 46-year-old Han man first had sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus venous thrombosis at the age of 42.At the age of 44,he once again developed thrombosis.Genetic testing showed heterozygous SERPINC1 mutatio...BACKGROUND A 46-year-old Han man first had sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus venous thrombosis at the age of 42.At the age of 44,he once again developed thrombosis.Genetic testing showed heterozygous SERPINC1 mutation,bone marrow biopsy showed fibrosis grade 1(MF-1),and JAK2 V617F mutation was positive,accompanied by UGT1A1 mutation andβ-thalassemia gene mutation.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old Han man was first found to have sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus venous thrombosis at the age of 42 but had no individual or family thrombosis history,and he had been regularly taking warfarin anticoagulant therapy for a long period of time.At the age of 44,venous thrombosis reappeared in parts of the intrahepatic vein,main portal vein,splenic vein,and superior mesenteric vein,and his spleen was obviously enlarged.He had a history of jaundice for many years,and genetic testing revealed that he carried a heterozygous SERPINC1 mutation.Bone marrow biopsy showed multifocal fibrous tissue hyperplasia among trabeculae and focal fibrosis.He was positive for the JAK2 V617F mutation.At the same time,UGT1A1 andβ-thalassemia gene mutations existed,and a SERPINC1 mutation and UGT1A1 mutation were both found in his parents.CONCLUSION The patient in this case had thrombophilia as the primary symptom,JAK2V617-positive myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN)was the main potential cause,and hereditary AT-III deficiency may have been one of multiple secondary causes.It remains to be determined whether UGT1A1 andβ-thalassemia gene mutations are related to thrombophilia.However,the clinical features of MPN in this patient were hidden,and the relevant clinical features of coexisting thalassemia and hereditary Gilbert syndrome,reported here for the first time domestically and abroad,were complicating factors,causing great difficulties for a clear diagnosis.Thus,when thrombophilia has been determined,it is necessary to screen the relevant latent problems overall.When the clinical features cannot be perfectly explained by one etiology,a relevant comprehensive examination should also be initiated from the perspective of multiple etiologies.展开更多
Photodynamic antibacterial therapy shows great potential in bacterial infection and the reactive oxygen species(ROS)production of the photosensitizers is crucial for the therapeutic e®ect.Introducing heavy atoms ...Photodynamic antibacterial therapy shows great potential in bacterial infection and the reactive oxygen species(ROS)production of the photosensitizers is crucial for the therapeutic e®ect.Introducing heavy atoms is a common strategy to enhance photodynamic performance,while dark toxicity can be induced to impede further clinical application.Herein,a novel halogen-free photosensitizer Aza-BODIPY-BODIPY dyad NDB with an orthogonal molecular conguration was synthesized for photodynamic antibacterial therapy.The absorption and emission peaks of NDB photosensitizer in toluene were observed at 703 nm and 744 nm,respectively.The°uorescence(FL)lifetime was measured to be 2.8 ns in toluene.Under 730 nm laser illumination,the ROS generation capability of NDB was 3-fold higher than that of the commercial ICG.After nanoprecipitation,NDB NPs presented the advantages of high photothermal conversion e±ciency(39.1%),good photostability,and excellent biocompatibility.More importantly,in vitro antibacterial assay conrmed that the ROS and the heat generated by NDB NPs could extirpate methicillin-resistant S.aureus e®ectively upon exposure to 730 nm laser,suggesting the potential application of NDB NPs in photo-initiated antibacterial therapy.展开更多
Hanged on the wall outside the office of Dr.Chance at the University of Pennsylvania is a thick plaque(4-1:5 feet)dedicated to Dr.Chance by his students at his 90'th birthday,saying桃李天下(Tao Li Tian Xia).This ...Hanged on the wall outside the office of Dr.Chance at the University of Pennsylvania is a thick plaque(4-1:5 feet)dedicated to Dr.Chance by his students at his 90'th birthday,saying桃李天下(Tao Li Tian Xia).This is a traditional Chinese idiom praising great teachers.桃李天下literally means"peaches and plums all over the world".展开更多
We are pleased to publish the third issue(Vol.2,No.1)of Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences(JIOHS)which focuses on the developments and biomedical applications of nonlinear optical(NLO)microscopy.NLO microsc...We are pleased to publish the third issue(Vol.2,No.1)of Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences(JIOHS)which focuses on the developments and biomedical applications of nonlinear optical(NLO)microscopy.NLO microscopy is becoming a powerful tool for bioimaging due to several unique advantages over traditional methods.Nonlinear dependence on excitation intensity gives NLO microscopy inherent three-dimensional(3D)imaging capability without the need for a confocal pinhole.This is particularly advantageous in the case of tissue imaging where significant scattering can reduce the signal collection efficiency by confocal detection.Laser scanning facilitates real-time NLO imaging of live tissues and animals.NLO microscopy utilizes near IR excitation which provides both superior optical penetration into tissues as well as reduced photodamage due to reduced interaction with endogenous molecules.This issue includes seven original papers and five review articles.展开更多
Osmotic stress caused by drought and high salinity is a significant environmental threat that limits plant growth and agricultural yield. Redox regulation plays an important role in plant stress responses, but the mec...Osmotic stress caused by drought and high salinity is a significant environmental threat that limits plant growth and agricultural yield. Redox regulation plays an important role in plant stress responses, but the mechanisms by which plants perceive and transduce redox signals are still underexplored. Here, we report a critical function for the thiol peroxidase GPX1 in osmotic stress response in rice, where it serves as a redox sensor and transducer. GPX1 is quickly oxidized upon exposure to osmotic stress and forms an intramolecular disulfide bond, which is required for the activation of bZIP68, a VRE-like basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor involved in the ABA-independent osmotic stress response pathway. The disulfide exchange between GPX1 and bZIP68 induces homo-tetramerization of bZIP68 and thus positively regulates osmotic stress response by regulating osmotic-responsive gene expression. Furthermore, we discovered that the nuclear translocation of GPX1 is regulated by its acetylation under osmotic stress. Taken together, our findings not only uncover the redox regulation of the GPX1-bZIP68 module during osmotic stress but also highlight the coordination of protein acetylation and redox signaling in plant osmotic stress responses.展开更多
Electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia as an environment-friendly and sustainable development method has received widespread attention in recent years.Two-dimensional(2D)materials are a promising catalyst for ammonia s...Electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia as an environment-friendly and sustainable development method has received widespread attention in recent years.Two-dimensional(2D)materials are a promising catalyst for ammonia synthesis due to their large surface area.In this work,we have constructed a series of 2D metal borides(MBenes)with transition metal(TM)defects(TMd-MBenes)and comprehensively calculated the reactivity of electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia-based on density functional theory.The results have demonstrated that the TMd-MBenes can effectively activate nitrogen oxide(NO)and nitrogen(N2)molecules thermodynamically.Particularly interesting,the co-chemisorption of O atoms,dissociated from NO,can facilitate the spilled of the inert N2 molecules into single N atoms,which can further hydrogenate into ammonia easily with an ultralow limiting potential of 0.59 V on TMd-MnB.Our research has not only provided clues for catalyst design for experimental study but also paved the way for the industrial application of electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.展开更多
Adaptive optics(AO)is a powerful tool for optical microscopy to counteract the effects of optical aberrations and improve the imaging performance in biological tissues.The diversity of sample characteristics entails t...Adaptive optics(AO)is a powerful tool for optical microscopy to counteract the effects of optical aberrations and improve the imaging performance in biological tissues.The diversity of sample characteristics entails the use of different AO schemes to measure the underlying aberrations.Here,we present an indirect wavefront sensing method leveraging a virtual imaging scheme and a structural-similarity-based shift measurement algorithm to enable aberration measurement using intrinsic structures even with temporally varying signals.We achieved high-resolution two-photon imaging in a variety of biological samples,including fixed biological tissues and living animals,after aberration correction.We present AO-incorporated subtractive imaging to show that our method can be readily integrated with resolution enhancement techniques to obtain higher resolution in biological tissues.The robustness of our method to signal variation is demonstrated by both simulations and aberration measurement on neurons exhibiting spontaneous activity in a living larval zebrafish.展开更多
In face of the everlasting battle toward COVID-19 and the rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2,no specific and effective drugs for treating this disease have been reported until today.Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2),a ...In face of the everlasting battle toward COVID-19 and the rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2,no specific and effective drugs for treating this disease have been reported until today.Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2),a receptor of SARS-CoV-2,mediates the virus infection by binding to spike protein.Although ACE2 is expressed in the lung,kidney,and intestine,its expressing levels are rather low,especially in the lung.Considering the great infectivity of COVID-19,we speculate that SARS-CoV-2 may depend on other routes to facilitate its infection.Here,we first discover an interaction between host cell receptor CD147 and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.The loss of CD147 or blocking CD147 in Vero E6 and BEAS-2B cell lines by anti-CD147 antibody,Meplazumab,inhibits SARSCoV-2 amplification.Expression of human CD147 allows virus entry into non-susceptible BHK-21 cells,which can be neutralized by CD147 extracellular fragment.Viral loads are detectable in the lungs of human CD147(hCD147)mice infected with SARS-CoV-2,but not in those of virus-infected wild type mice.Interestingly,virions are observed in lymphocytes of lung tissue from a COVID-19 patient.Human T cells with a property of ACE2 natural deficiency can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus in a dosedependent manner,which is specifically inhibited by Meplazumab.Furthermore,CD147 mediates virus entering host cells by endocytosis.Together,our study reveals a novel virus entry route,CD147-spike protein,which provides an important target for developing specific and effective drug against COVID-19.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China Project (Grant No. 52374133, 52262034)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Committee Foundation (Grant No. KCXST20221021111601003)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission Foundation (Grant No. KCXST20221021111601003)
文摘Nanoparticles anchored on the perovskite surface have gained considerable attention for their wide-ranging applications in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversion due to their robust and integrated structural configuration.Herein,we employ controlled Co doping to effectively enhance the nanoparticle exsolution process in layered perovskite ferrites materials.CoFe alloy nanoparticles with ultra-high-density are exsolved on the(PrBa)_(0.95)(Fe_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Nb_(0.1))2O_(5+δ)(PBFCN_(0.1))surface under reducing atmosphere,providing significant amounts of reaction sites and good durability for hydrocarbon catalysis.Under a reducing atmosphere,cobalt facilitates the reduction of iron cations within PBFCN_(0.1),leading to the formation of CoFe alloy nanoparticles.This formation is accompanied by a cation exchange process,wherein,with the increase in temperature,partial cobalt ions are substituted by iron.Meanwhile,Co doping significantly enhance the electrical conductivity due to the stronger covalency of the Cosingle bondO bond compared with Fesingle bondO bond.A single cell with the configuration of PBFCN_(0.1)-Sm_(0.2)Ce_(0.8)O_(1.9)(SDC)|SDC|Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF)-SDC achieves an extremely low polarization resistance of 0.0163Ωcm^(2)and a high peak power density of 740 mW cm^(−2)at 800℃.The cell also shows stable operation for 120 h in H_(2)with a constant current density of 285 mA cm^(−2).Furthermore,employing wet C_(2)H_(6)as fuel,the cell demonstrates remarkable performance,achieving peak power densities of 455 mW cm^(−2)at 800℃and 320 mW cm^(−2)at 750℃,marking improvements of 36%and 70%over the cell with(PrBa)_(0.95)(Fe_(0.9)Nb_(0.1))_(2)O_(5+δ)(PBFN)-SDC at these respective temperatures.This discovery emphasizes how temperature influences alloy nanoparticles exsolution within doped layered perovskite ferrites materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance ceramic fuel cell anodes.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.2018B19414)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20161501)+5 种基金the Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.2015-XCL-010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51776094 and 51406075)the Program of Henan Provincial Department of Education,China(Grant No.16A330004)the Special Fund of Nanyang Normal University,China(Grant No.ZX2016003)the Science and Technology Program of Henan Department of Science and Technology,China(Grant No.182102310609)the Scientific Research and Service Platform Fund of Henan Province,China(Grant No.2016151)
文摘Membrane technology has been used for H_2 purification. In this paper, the systematic density functional simulations are conducted to study the separation of H_2 from the impurity gases(H_2, N_2, H_2 O, CO, Cl_2, and CH_4) by the bilayer porous graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_3 N_4) membrane. Theoretically, the bilayer g-C3 N4 membrane with a diameter of about3.25 A? should be a perfect candidate for H_2 purification from these mixed gases, which is verified by the high selectivity(S) for H_2 over other kinds of gases(3.43 × 1028 for H_2/N2; 1.40 × 1028 for H_262/H_2 O; 1.60 × 10 for H_2/CO; 4.30 × 10^(14) for H_2/Cl_2; 2.50 × 10^(55) for H_2/CH_4), and the permeance(P) of H_2(13 mol/m^2·s·Pa) across the bilayer g-C_3 N_4 membrane at 300 K, which should be of great potential in energy and environmental research. Our studies highlight a new approach towards the final goal of high P and high S molecular-sieving membranes used in simple structural engineering.
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of the components of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule (ZLHXTY) on the expression of NF-κB-P65 and ICAM-1 in blood vessels of rats, and to explore the effect and mechanism of ZLHXTY and its ingredients on vascular remodeling in hypertension. Methods: A rat model of renal hypertension was established by narrowing the left renal artery in the operation group. The corresponding drugs were given once a day respectively. The Normal group, Sham-operation group and Model group were administered with the same volume of normal saline. After 4 weeks of gavage, the thoracic aorta of rat was taken, followed by fixation, embedding, sectioning and HE staining, and NF-κB -p65 was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results: 1. The effect of drugs on the expression of NF-κB in thoracic aorta of hypertensive rats (immunohistochemistry): A small amount of NF-κB protein was expressed in the Normal group and the Sham-operate group. The NF-κB expression in the Model group was significantly increased, and the electron microscope image showed that the brown-yellow granule was distributed in the vascular smooth muscle of the membrane. After treatment, the expression of NF-κB in the Captopril group and the Whole prescription group was significantly reduced compared with the Model group, while the protein expression in other groups was decreased compared with the Model group. The protein expression of captopril group was decreased compared with that of the Whole prescription group. Compared with Promoting blood circulation for removing blood stasis group, the expression of NF-κB in Benefiting qi group was significantly decreased and was similar to that in Warming meridian group. Conclusion: The vascular remodeling mechanism of ZLHXTY on renal hypertension rats may be related to its effects on lowering blood pressure, antioxidant stress and anti-inflammation. After the compatibility of formula produced a significant synergistic effect, and its compatibility after embodies multiple targets for treatment of advantages of traditional Chinese medicine.
基金founded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.:42072186 and 42090025)National Science and Technology Major Project,China(grant No.:2016ZX05046001)+3 种基金Science and Technology Research Project of Petro China Company Limited,China(grant No.:2021DJ1806)the fund support from China Scholarship Council(No.201806440002)the International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Program,China(Talent-Introduction Program,No.270152)Lin Ma wishes to acknowledge the fund support from Natural Environment Research Council,United Kingdom(NE/R013527/1)。
文摘The mineralogical development and diagenetic sequence of lacustrine shales in the Chang 7 Member of the Yanchang Formation in the Ordos Basin are detailed studied.A model of their depositional system and a diagenetic diagram are proposed in this study.Through detailed petrographic,mineralogical,and elemental analyses,four distinct shale types are identified:argillaceous shale,siliceous shale,calcareous shale,and carbonate,clay,and silt-bearing shale.The main diagenetic process in argillaceous shale is the transformation of illite to smectite,negatively impacting shale porosity.Siliceous shale undergoes carbonate cementation and quartz dissolution,contributing to increased porosity,particularly in mesopores.Calcareous shale experiences diagenesis characterised by carbonate formation and dissolution,with a prevalence of siderite.In carbonate,clay,and silt-bearing shale,the dissolution of K-feldspar contributes to illitization of kaolinite.Argillaceous shale,characterised by more clay minerals and lower mesopore volume,is identified as a potential hydrocarbon seal.Siliceous shale,with the highest pore volume and abundant inter-mineral pores,emerges as a promising shale oil reservoir.These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of shale properties,aiding in the prediction of shale oil exploration potential in the studied area.
基金Supported by A Grant-in-aid for Young Scientists from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,No.22790671
文摘AIM: To elucidate the role of neuropilin-1 (Nrp-1) and semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) in sinusoidal remodeling dur- ing liver regeneration in rats. METHODS: Male Wistar/ST rats at 7 wk of age, weigh- ing about 200 g, were used for all animal experiments. In vivo, at 24, 48, 72, 96, 144 and 192 h after two- thirds partial hepatectomy (PHx), the remnant livers were removed. Liver tissues were immunohistochemi- cally stained for Nrp-1, Sema3A and SE-1, a liver sinu- soidal endothelial cell (SEC) marker. Total RNA of the liver tissue was extracted and reversely transcribed into cDNA. The mRNA expression of Sema3A was ana- lyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reac- tion and normalized to that of ribosomal protein $18. In vitro, SECs were isolated from rat liver and cultured in endothelial growth medium containing 20 ng/mL vascular endothelial cell growth factor. Migration of SECs in primary culture was assessed by cell transwell assay with or without recombinant Sema3A. Apoptotic cells were determined by a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling method. RESULTS: In vitro, immunohistochemistry study re- vealed that Sema3A and Nrp-1 were constitutively ex- pressed in hepatocytes and SECs, respectively, in normal rat liver tissues. Nrp-1 expression in SECs was quantified by the percentage of immunostained area with anti- Nrp-1 antibody in relation to the area stained with SE-1. Between 24 h and 96 h following resection of liver, Nrp-1 expression in SECs was transiently increased. Compared with the baseline (5.2% ± 0.1%), Nrp-1 expression in SECs significantly increased at 24 h (17.3% ± 0.7%, P 〈 0.05), 48 h (39.1% ± 0.6%, P 〈 0.01), 72 h (46.9% ± 4.5%, P 〈 0.01) and 96 h (29.9% ±3.8%, P 〈 0.01) after PHx, then returned to the basal level at termination of liver regeneration. Interestingly, the expression of Sema3A was inversely associated with that of Nrp-1 in liver after PHx. Sema3A mRNA expres- sion was significantly reduced by about 75% over the period 24-144 h after PHx (P 〈 0.05), and returned to basal levels at 192 h after PHx. In vitro, SECs isolated from rats after PHx (PHx-SECs) were observed to mi- grate to the lower chamber of the cell transwell system after incubation for 24 h, but not cells from normal rats (CONT-SECs), indicating that mobility of PHx-SECs increases as compared with that of CONT-SECs. More- over, recombinant Sema3A significantly attenuated mi- gration in PHx-SECs in primary culture (vehicle-treated 100% ± 7.9% vs Sema3A-treated 42.6% ± 5.4%, P 〈 0.01), but not in CONT-SECs. Compared with CONT- SECs, the apoptotic rate of PHx-SECs decreased by 78.3% (P 〈 0.05). There was no difference in apopto- sis between CONT-SECs that were treated with vehicle and Sema3A. However, in PHx-SECs, apoptosis was induced by the presence of 5 nmol Sema3A for 24 h (vehicle-treated 21.7%±7.6% vs Sema3A-treated 104.3% ± 8.9%, P 〈 0.05). In addition, immunohisto- chemistry confirmed the increased expression of Nrp-1 in PHx-SECs, while it was noted to a lesser extent in CONT-SECs. CONCLUSION: The interplay of Nrp-1 and Sema3A shown in our results may lead to a better understand- ing of interaction between sinusoidal remodeling and SECs during liver regeneration.
基金supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of China (2011BAI12B06)National Natural Science Foundation of China (61205197 and 61178077)
文摘Since its inception, endoscopy has aimed to establish an immediate diagnosis that is virtually consistent with a histologic diagnosis. In the past decade, confocal laser scanning microscopy has been brought into endoscopy, thus enabling in vivo microscopic tissue visualization with a magnification and resolution comparable to that obtained with the ex vivo microscopy of histological specimens. The major challenge in the development of instrumentation lies in the miniaturization of a fiber-optic probe for microscopic imaging with micron-scale resolution. Here, we present the design and construction of a confocal endoscope based on a fiber bundle with 1.4-μm lateral resolution and 8-frames per second(fps) imaging speed. The fiber-optic probe has a diameter of 2.6 mm that is compatible with the biopsy channel of a conventional endoscope. The prototype of a confocal endoscope has been used to observe epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tracts of mice and will be further demonstrated in clinical trials. In addition, the confocal endoscope can be used for translational studies of epithelial function in order to monitor how molecules work and how cells interact in their natural environment.
基金funded by Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong(202103000032)Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangdong Province(2019B030316001)+1 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515011366,2022A1515011567)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81801343).
文摘Background Patients with anxious major depressive disorder(MDD)are more likely to have poorer outcomes than those with non-anxious MDD.However,the effect of esketamine on adolescents with anxious versus non-anxious MDD has remained unknown.Aims We compared the efficacy of esketamine in adolescents with MDD and suicidal ideation,both anxious and non-anxious.Methods Fifty-four adolescents with anxious(n=33)and non-anxious(n=21)MDD received three infusions of esketamine 0.25mg/kg or active-placebo(midazolam 0.045 mg/kg)over 5 days,with routine inpatient care and treatment.Suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms were assessed using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale.Multiple-sample proportional tests were used to compare the differences between groups on treatment outcomes 24 hours after the final infusion(day 6,primacy efficacy endpoint)and throughout the 4-week post-treatment(days 12,19 and 33).Results In subjects who received esketamine,a greater number of patients in the non-anxious group than the anxious group achieved antisuicidal remission on day 6(72.7%vs 18.8%,p=0.015)and day 12(90.9%vs 43.8%,p=0.013),and the non-anxious group had a higher antidepressant remission rate compared with the anxious group on day 33(72.7%vs 26.7%,p=0.045).No significant differences in treatment outcomes were observed between the anxious and non-anxious groups at other time points.Conclusions Three infusions of esketamine as an adjunct to routine inpatient care and treatment had a greater immediate post-treatment antisuicidal effect in adolescents with non-anxious MDD than in those with anxious MDD;however,this benefit was temporary and was not maintained over time.
基金This work is supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(51071053)of Guangxi Province(0991051)+2 种基金also Key Laboratory of Materials Design and Preparation Technology of Hunan Province(KF0803)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Graduate(No.CX2012B244)the Scientific Research Foundation of Guangxi University(X071117).
文摘First-principles calculations within generalized gradient approximation have been performed to investigate ideal strengths of anti-fluorite structured Mg_(2)X(X¼Si,Ge,Sn and Pb)compounds.The present calculations showed that the ideal tensile strengths of Mg_(2)X occur in the[111]directions while the ideal shear strengths appear in the(111)[11-2]systems.Both ideal tensile strength and shear strength of Mg_(2)X(X¼Si,Ge,Sn and Pb)decreased gradually with the increase of atomic number of X.The microscopic process and inherent mechanisms of mechanical properties were discussed from the evolution of electronic structures during strain.
基金supported by Beijing Municipal Governmentsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61890952)the Director Fund of WNLO。
文摘Manipulating and real-time monitoring of neuronal activities with cell-type specificity and precise spatiotemporal resolution during animal behavior are fundamental technologies for exploring the functional connectivity, information transmission, and physiological functions of neural circuits in vivo. However, current techniques for optogenetic stimulation and neuronal activity recording mostly operate independently. Here, we report an all-fiber-transmission photometry system for simultaneous optogenetic manipulation and multi-color recording of neuronal activities and the neurotransmitter release in a freely moving animal. We have designed and manufactured a wavelength-independent multi-branch fiber bundle to enable simultaneous optogenetic manipulation and multi-color recording at different wavelengths. Further, we combine a laser of narrow linewidth with the lock-in amplification method to suppress the optogenetic stimulation-induced artifacts and channel crosstalk. We show that the collection efficiency of our system outperforms a traditional epi-fluorescence system. Further, we demonstrate successful recording of dynamic dopamine(DA) responses to unexpected rewards in the nucleus accumbens(NAc) in a freely moving mouse. We also show simultaneous dual-color recording of neuronal Ca2+ signals and DA dynamics in the NAc upon delivering an unexpected reward and the simultaneous optogenetic activating at dopaminergic terminals in the same location. Thus, our multi-function fiber photometry system provides a compatible, efficient, and flexible solution for neuroscientists to study neural circuits and neurological diseases.
基金The work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61178077)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(No.NCET-08-0216).
文摘To increase the application potential in manufacturing process,such as monitoring the processing performance,the profile measurement should be provided in real-time display and with high resolution simultaneously.We propose a line-field Fourier-domain interferometric method(LFI),which combines the line-field microscope with spectral interferometer,for the surface cross-sectional profile measurement with no scan needed.The white light and objectives are employed to offer high axial and lateral resolution,respectively.In our system setup,the measurement could be implemented in real-time display of 10 frame/s,and the resolutions of the LFI system in X;Y,and Z directions are~8μm,~3.2μm,and~1.4μm,respectively.As a demonstration,the cross-sectional profiles of a microfluidic chip are tested.The graphics processing unit is also used to accelerate the reconstruction algorithm to achieve the real-time display of the cross-sectional profiles.
文摘Optoelectronics,genomics,and proteomics have ushered in an era of new approaches and tools for neuroscience research,especially optical neuroimaging."Function follows form",anatomical structure is the basis for understanding brain function and brain diseases.Brain function depends on neuronal networks,so from a systems biology perspective,not only should the neuronal level be studied,but also the neuronal networks and system levels.Optical imaging can now be applied at multiple levels,from the gene to the molecule,from the cell to the tissue,and from the organ to the system,to provide critical information that bridges molecular structure and physiological function.
文摘BACKGROUND A 46-year-old Han man first had sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus venous thrombosis at the age of 42.At the age of 44,he once again developed thrombosis.Genetic testing showed heterozygous SERPINC1 mutation,bone marrow biopsy showed fibrosis grade 1(MF-1),and JAK2 V617F mutation was positive,accompanied by UGT1A1 mutation andβ-thalassemia gene mutation.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old Han man was first found to have sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus venous thrombosis at the age of 42 but had no individual or family thrombosis history,and he had been regularly taking warfarin anticoagulant therapy for a long period of time.At the age of 44,venous thrombosis reappeared in parts of the intrahepatic vein,main portal vein,splenic vein,and superior mesenteric vein,and his spleen was obviously enlarged.He had a history of jaundice for many years,and genetic testing revealed that he carried a heterozygous SERPINC1 mutation.Bone marrow biopsy showed multifocal fibrous tissue hyperplasia among trabeculae and focal fibrosis.He was positive for the JAK2 V617F mutation.At the same time,UGT1A1 andβ-thalassemia gene mutations existed,and a SERPINC1 mutation and UGT1A1 mutation were both found in his parents.CONCLUSION The patient in this case had thrombophilia as the primary symptom,JAK2V617-positive myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN)was the main potential cause,and hereditary AT-III deficiency may have been one of multiple secondary causes.It remains to be determined whether UGT1A1 andβ-thalassemia gene mutations are related to thrombophilia.However,the clinical features of MPN in this patient were hidden,and the relevant clinical features of coexisting thalassemia and hereditary Gilbert syndrome,reported here for the first time domestically and abroad,were complicating factors,causing great difficulties for a clear diagnosis.Thus,when thrombophilia has been determined,it is necessary to screen the relevant latent problems overall.When the clinical features cannot be perfectly explained by one etiology,a relevant comprehensive examination should also be initiated from the perspective of multiple etiologies.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation(52103166)the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20200092,BK20200710)+1 种基金Jiangsu Postdoctoral Science Foundation(51204087)the Open Project Program of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics NO.2020WNLOKF022.
文摘Photodynamic antibacterial therapy shows great potential in bacterial infection and the reactive oxygen species(ROS)production of the photosensitizers is crucial for the therapeutic e®ect.Introducing heavy atoms is a common strategy to enhance photodynamic performance,while dark toxicity can be induced to impede further clinical application.Herein,a novel halogen-free photosensitizer Aza-BODIPY-BODIPY dyad NDB with an orthogonal molecular conguration was synthesized for photodynamic antibacterial therapy.The absorption and emission peaks of NDB photosensitizer in toluene were observed at 703 nm and 744 nm,respectively.The°uorescence(FL)lifetime was measured to be 2.8 ns in toluene.Under 730 nm laser illumination,the ROS generation capability of NDB was 3-fold higher than that of the commercial ICG.After nanoprecipitation,NDB NPs presented the advantages of high photothermal conversion e±ciency(39.1%),good photostability,and excellent biocompatibility.More importantly,in vitro antibacterial assay conrmed that the ROS and the heat generated by NDB NPs could extirpate methicillin-resistant S.aureus e®ectively upon exposure to 730 nm laser,suggesting the potential application of NDB NPs in photo-initiated antibacterial therapy.
文摘Hanged on the wall outside the office of Dr.Chance at the University of Pennsylvania is a thick plaque(4-1:5 feet)dedicated to Dr.Chance by his students at his 90'th birthday,saying桃李天下(Tao Li Tian Xia).This is a traditional Chinese idiom praising great teachers.桃李天下literally means"peaches and plums all over the world".
文摘We are pleased to publish the third issue(Vol.2,No.1)of Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences(JIOHS)which focuses on the developments and biomedical applications of nonlinear optical(NLO)microscopy.NLO microscopy is becoming a powerful tool for bioimaging due to several unique advantages over traditional methods.Nonlinear dependence on excitation intensity gives NLO microscopy inherent three-dimensional(3D)imaging capability without the need for a confocal pinhole.This is particularly advantageous in the case of tissue imaging where significant scattering can reduce the signal collection efficiency by confocal detection.Laser scanning facilitates real-time NLO imaging of live tissues and animals.NLO microscopy utilizes near IR excitation which provides both superior optical penetration into tissues as well as reduced photodamage due to reduced interaction with endogenous molecules.This issue includes seven original papers and five review articles.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20200561)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101671 and 31670255)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20200282 and BK20161447)the National Science Fund for Outstanding Young Scholars(21922702)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M661860)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(KYZ201859).
文摘Osmotic stress caused by drought and high salinity is a significant environmental threat that limits plant growth and agricultural yield. Redox regulation plays an important role in plant stress responses, but the mechanisms by which plants perceive and transduce redox signals are still underexplored. Here, we report a critical function for the thiol peroxidase GPX1 in osmotic stress response in rice, where it serves as a redox sensor and transducer. GPX1 is quickly oxidized upon exposure to osmotic stress and forms an intramolecular disulfide bond, which is required for the activation of bZIP68, a VRE-like basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor involved in the ABA-independent osmotic stress response pathway. The disulfide exchange between GPX1 and bZIP68 induces homo-tetramerization of bZIP68 and thus positively regulates osmotic stress response by regulating osmotic-responsive gene expression. Furthermore, we discovered that the nuclear translocation of GPX1 is regulated by its acetylation under osmotic stress. Taken together, our findings not only uncover the redox regulation of the GPX1-bZIP68 module during osmotic stress but also highlight the coordination of protein acetylation and redox signaling in plant osmotic stress responses.
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21603109)the Henan Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1404216)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(No.20JK0676)the Science and Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(No.22HASTIT028)supported by Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shanxi(Nos.2022JQ-108,2022JQ-096).
文摘Electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia as an environment-friendly and sustainable development method has received widespread attention in recent years.Two-dimensional(2D)materials are a promising catalyst for ammonia synthesis due to their large surface area.In this work,we have constructed a series of 2D metal borides(MBenes)with transition metal(TM)defects(TMd-MBenes)and comprehensively calculated the reactivity of electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia-based on density functional theory.The results have demonstrated that the TMd-MBenes can effectively activate nitrogen oxide(NO)and nitrogen(N2)molecules thermodynamically.Particularly interesting,the co-chemisorption of O atoms,dissociated from NO,can facilitate the spilled of the inert N2 molecules into single N atoms,which can further hydrogenate into ammonia easily with an ultralow limiting potential of 0.59 V on TMd-MnB.Our research has not only provided clues for catalyst design for experimental study but also paved the way for the industrial application of electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61890952).
文摘Adaptive optics(AO)is a powerful tool for optical microscopy to counteract the effects of optical aberrations and improve the imaging performance in biological tissues.The diversity of sample characteristics entails the use of different AO schemes to measure the underlying aberrations.Here,we present an indirect wavefront sensing method leveraging a virtual imaging scheme and a structural-similarity-based shift measurement algorithm to enable aberration measurement using intrinsic structures even with temporally varying signals.We achieved high-resolution two-photon imaging in a variety of biological samples,including fixed biological tissues and living animals,after aberration correction.We present AO-incorporated subtractive imaging to show that our method can be readily integrated with resolution enhancement techniques to obtain higher resolution in biological tissues.The robustness of our method to signal variation is demonstrated by both simulations and aberration measurement on neurons exhibiting spontaneous activity in a living larval zebrafish.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2019ZX09732-001)the Key R&D Plan Projects in Shaanxi Province(2020ZDXM2-SF-01)Young Talent fund of the University Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi,China(20200304).
文摘In face of the everlasting battle toward COVID-19 and the rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2,no specific and effective drugs for treating this disease have been reported until today.Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2),a receptor of SARS-CoV-2,mediates the virus infection by binding to spike protein.Although ACE2 is expressed in the lung,kidney,and intestine,its expressing levels are rather low,especially in the lung.Considering the great infectivity of COVID-19,we speculate that SARS-CoV-2 may depend on other routes to facilitate its infection.Here,we first discover an interaction between host cell receptor CD147 and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.The loss of CD147 or blocking CD147 in Vero E6 and BEAS-2B cell lines by anti-CD147 antibody,Meplazumab,inhibits SARSCoV-2 amplification.Expression of human CD147 allows virus entry into non-susceptible BHK-21 cells,which can be neutralized by CD147 extracellular fragment.Viral loads are detectable in the lungs of human CD147(hCD147)mice infected with SARS-CoV-2,but not in those of virus-infected wild type mice.Interestingly,virions are observed in lymphocytes of lung tissue from a COVID-19 patient.Human T cells with a property of ACE2 natural deficiency can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus in a dosedependent manner,which is specifically inhibited by Meplazumab.Furthermore,CD147 mediates virus entering host cells by endocytosis.Together,our study reveals a novel virus entry route,CD147-spike protein,which provides an important target for developing specific and effective drug against COVID-19.