Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)is a globally important oil crop.Web blotch is one of the most important foliar diseases affecting peanut,which results in serious yield losses worldwide.Breeding web blotch-resistant peanut...Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)is a globally important oil crop.Web blotch is one of the most important foliar diseases affecting peanut,which results in serious yield losses worldwide.Breeding web blotch-resistant peanut varieties is the most effective and economically viable method for minimizing yield losses due to web blotch.In the current study,a bulked segregant analysis with next-generation sequencing was used to analyze an F2:3 segregating population and identify candidate loci related to web blotch resistance.Based on the fine-mapping of the candidate genomic interval using kompetitive allele-specific PCR(KASP)markers,we identified a novel web blotch resistance-related locus spanning approximately 169 kb on chromosome 16.This region included four annotated genes,of which only Arahy.35VVQ3 had a non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism in the coding region between the two parents.Two markers(Chr.16.12872635 and Chr.16.12966357)linked to this gene were shown to be co-segregated with the resistance of peanut web blotch by 72 randomly selected recombinant inbred lines(RIL),which could be used in marker-assisted breeding of resistant peanut varieties.展开更多
Epidemiological studies have suggested that inhalation exposure to indoor ambient air from coal-burning environments is causally associated with respiratory health risks.In order to explore the toxicological mechanism...Epidemiological studies have suggested that inhalation exposure to indoor ambient air from coal-burning environments is causally associated with respiratory health risks.In order to explore the toxicological mechanisms behind the adverse health effects,the hemolytic activity of PM_(10)(particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 um or less)samples collected from homes burning coal in the recognized China"cancer village"Xuanwei were evaluated and matched against their trace elemental contents.The results demonstrated that the hemolytic activity of indoor PM_(10) in coal-burning environments ranged from 4.28%to 5.24%,with a clear positive dose-response relationship.Although low dose samples exhibited a reduced hemolytic activity,PM_(10) could have a toxic effect upon people in a coal-burning indoor environment for extended time periods.The concentrations of analyzed trace elements in PM_(10) samples ranged from 6966 to 12,958 ppm.Among the analyzed elements,Zn,Ti,Ni,Cu,Pb,Ba,Mn,Cr and V were found at higher concentrations and accounted for over 95%of the total elements.The concentrations of total analyzed elements in the PM_(10) samples revealed a significant positive correlation with PM_(10) hemolytic activity.Of the analyzed elements,Zn,Pb and Cs positively correlated with hemolysis,while Li,U and V negatively correlated with the hemolysis of human red blood cells(RBCs).Therefore,the heavy metal elements could be one of the main factors responsible for the hemolytic capacity of indoor PM_(10) in coal-burning environments.展开更多
Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the novel coronavirus,results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)and is highly infectious.The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandem...Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the novel coronavirus,results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)and is highly infectious.The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic.Currently,the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established,especially the role of environmental transmission.Here we review the environmental transmission routes and persistence of SARS-CoV-2.Recent studies have established that the transmission of this virus may occur,amongst others,in the air,water,soil,cold-chain,biota,and surface contact.It has also been found that the survival potential of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is dependent on different environmental conditions and pollution.Potentially important pathways include aerosol and fecal matter.Particulate matter may also be a carrier for SARS-CoV-2.Since microscopic particles can be easily absorbed by humans,more attention must be focused on the dissemination of these particles.These considerations are required to evolve a theoretical platform for epidemic control and to minimize the global threat from future epidemics.展开更多
Fresh-seed germination(FSG)impairs peanut production,especially in areas where the peanut harvest season coincides with rainy weather.Developing FSG-resistant cultivars by molecular breeding is expected to mitigate yi...Fresh-seed germination(FSG)impairs peanut production,especially in areas where the peanut harvest season coincides with rainy weather.Developing FSG-resistant cultivars by molecular breeding is expected to mitigate yield loss and quality impairment caused by FSG.However,the genetic control of FSG awaits elucidation.In this study,FSG at 1,3,5,7,and 9 days post-imbibition in three environments were tested,and quantitative-trait loci(QTL)associated with FSG were mapped in a peanut recombinant inbred line population by leveraging existing high-density peanut genetic maps.Of 24 QTL identified in 13 linkage groups,qFSGA04 was a stable major QTL on linkage group 04(LG04).It was consistently detected in five germination stages and three environments.By designing and validating DNA markers in the confidence interval of qFSGA04,we identified one single-nucleotide polymorphism and one In Del closely associated with FSG that could be used as linked markers for FSG resistance in peanut breeding.展开更多
This study is one of the first to focus on the unexpected drug leakage from discoidal recombinant high-density lipoproteins(d-rHDLs)as a consequence of remodeling process,mainly associated with lecithin-cholesterol ac...This study is one of the first to focus on the unexpected drug leakage from discoidal recombinant high-density lipoproteins(d-rHDLs)as a consequence of remodeling process,mainly associated with lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase(LCAT)during their metabolic process.Here,a newly monocholesterylsuccinate(CHS)modified paclitaxel-loaded drHDLs(cP-d-rHDLs)were constructed successfully through structural modification,thus aiming to improve the performance of d-rHDLs.And next their in vitro physiochemical properties and pharmacokinetics in SpragueeDawley rats were elaborately investigated.Collectively our studies demonstrated that cP-d-rHDLs,whose remodeling behaviors were restrained effectively after structural modification,exhibited more excellent and promising properties as novel delivery vehicles for anti-cancer agents.展开更多
In recent years,with the development of processor architecture,heterogeneous processors including Center processing unit(CPU)and Graphics processing unit(GPU)have become the mainstream.However,due to the differences o...In recent years,with the development of processor architecture,heterogeneous processors including Center processing unit(CPU)and Graphics processing unit(GPU)have become the mainstream.However,due to the differences of heterogeneous core,the heterogeneous system is now facing many problems that need to be solved.In order to solve these problems,this paper try to focus on the utilization and efficiency of heterogeneous core and design some reasonable resource scheduling strategies.To improve the performance of the system,this paper proposes a combination strategy for a single task and a multi-task scheduling strategy for multiple tasks.The combination strategy consists of two sub-strategies,the first strategy improves the execution efficiency of tasks on the GPU by changing the thread organization structure.The second focuses on the working state of the efficient core and develops more reasonable workload balancing schemes to improve resource utilization of heterogeneous systems.The multi-task scheduling strategy obtains the execution efficiency of heterogeneous cores and global task information through the processing of task samples.Based on this information,an improved ant colony algorithm is used to quickly obtain a reasonable task allocation scheme,which fully utilizes the characteristics of heterogeneous cores.The experimental results show that the combination strategy reduces task execution time by 29.13%on average.In the case of processing multiple tasks,the multi-task scheduling strategy reduces the execution time by up to 23.38%based on the combined strategy.Both strategies can make better use of the resources of heterogeneous systems and significantly reduce the execution time of tasks on heterogeneous systems.展开更多
The prediction of“sweet spot”of multi-lithology composite tight oil and gas reservoirs within mixed siliciclastic-carbonate sequences is a hot topic in oil and gas exploration.There are mixed lacustrine carbonate-si...The prediction of“sweet spot”of multi-lithology composite tight oil and gas reservoirs within mixed siliciclastic-carbonate sequences is a hot topic in oil and gas exploration.There are mixed lacustrine carbonate-siliciclastic rocks in the Da'anzhai Member of Ziliujing Formation in the Eastern Slope of western Sichuan Depression.The reservoir lithology is complex,and the main factors controlling the development of high-quality reservoirs are yet to be known.Based on a large number of drilling,core and thin section observation,well log and seismic data,this paper systematically studies the characteristics and factors controlling the development of the mixed siliciclastic-carbonate reservoir.The results show that the reservoir is composed primarily of coquina,sandstone,breccia and shale in lithology,and its development is mainly controlled by sedimentary microfacies,diagenesis,tectonism(fracturing)and paleogeomorphology during the sedimentary period.The effective fractures in reservoirs of the low-energy shell shoal facies are well developed with relatively good physical properties.With the change of sedimentary microfacies from low-energy shoal to high-energy shoal to arenaceous shoal,the hy-drocarbon production capacity worsens step by step.Diagenesis,such as dissolution and fracturing,has a certain effect on reservoir physical properties.The palaeogeomorphic highs and slopes had well-developed fractures during the sedimentary period which are conducive to constructive dissolution,and thus they are favorable zones for reservoir development.The development of structural fractures further amplifies the influence of dissolution;thus the fracture zones are also favorable for the devel-opment of high-quality reservoirs.The favorable sedimentary facies zone and fracture development degree serve as the core factors for the formation of high-quality mixed reservoirs.The muddy limestone with certain dissolved pores and structural fractures deposited under the low-energy shell shoal setting is of relatively high-quality reservoir in the Da'anzhai Member.展开更多
Background It is necessary to determine the optimal treatment for melanoma as the incidence of melanoma is increasing every year.In this study,we conducted a metaanalysis to compare the effectiveness of available trea...Background It is necessary to determine the optimal treatment for melanoma as the incidence of melanoma is increasing every year.In this study,we conducted a metaanalysis to compare the effectiveness of available treatments for melanoma.Methods The index keywords“melanoma”and“treatment”were used to search the PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and Embase databases,and the articles were limited to randomized controlled trials.The search was filtered for articles published until February 2020,and articles were independently extracted by two reviewers.Network metaanalysis(Stata®14.0 software network package,StataCorp LLC,TX,USA)was used to compare the effectiveness of the mentioned treatments of melanoma.Results A total of 616 articles were screened of which 6 were selected for meta-analysis,involving 5 treatment measures and 2047 patients(those who were not followed up on were excluded).The treatment strategies reported for melanoma included tumor necrosis factor(L19-TNFα)and interleukin-2(L19IL2)in combination with dacarbazine(L19IL2+DTIC),DTIC,programmed cell death-1 plus cytotoxic T cell antigen-4(PD-1+CTLA-4),PD-1,and CTLA-4.Conclusion Among L19IL2+DTIC,DTIC,PD-1+CTLA-4,PD-1,and CTLA-4,CTLA-4 is found to be the best treatment method for melanoma.Our study findings provide a reference for the clinical treatment of melanoma and can clarify the direction for setting up controlled clinical trials.展开更多
As renewable energy continues to be integrated into the grid,energy storage has become a vital technique supporting power system development.To effectively promote the efficiency and economics of energy storage,centra...As renewable energy continues to be integrated into the grid,energy storage has become a vital technique supporting power system development.To effectively promote the efficiency and economics of energy storage,centralized shared energy storage(SES)station with multiple energy storage batteries is developed to enable energy trading among a group of entities.In this paper,we propose the optimal operation with dynamic partitioning strategy for the centralized SES station,considering the day-ahead demands of large-scale renewable energy power plants.We implement a multi-entity cooperative optimization operation model based on Nash bargaining theory.This model is decomposed into two subproblems:the operation profit maximization problem with energy trading and the leasing payment bargaining problem.The distributed alternating direction multiplier method(ADMM)is employed to address the subproblems separately.Simulations reveal that the optimal operation with a dynamic partitioning strategy improves the tracking of planned output of renewable energy entities,enhances the actual utilization rate of energy storage,and increases the profits of each participating entity.The results confirm the practicality and effectiveness of the strategy.展开更多
Located in the central area of the North China Plain, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region experiences severe air pollution, especially for Hebei province with five cities among the top 10 cities with the worst air qualit...Located in the central area of the North China Plain, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region experiences severe air pollution, especially for Hebei province with five cities among the top 10 cities with the worst air quality nationwide. However, less studies have investigated local and regional contributions to cities in Hebei in comparison to Beijing and Tianjin. In this study, a source-oriented version of the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model is used to quantify inter- and intra-province transport of PM_(2.5) in 11 cities within Hebei in 2017. PM_(2.5) and its components vary seasonally with high levels in winter and low levels in summer. Local contributions to total PM_(2.5) within cities are 23%–61%, while intra-province transport contributes 10%–30%, and inter-province transport contributes 23%–46%, with top contributors of Shandong (4%–22%), Henan (3%–15%) and Shanxi (2%–11%). The primary components in most cities are mainly from local sources (30%–80%), and the secondary components are mainly from inter-province contributions (30%–66%). Local sources have the highest contributions to total PM_(2.5) in Shijiazhuang (∼49%), followed by Shanxi (∼12%) and Xingtai (∼7%). Secondary components from local and intra-province emissions are the major cause of heavy pollution events. These results suggest that both local and regional joint control measures with neighboring cities and provinces are necessary for pollution reduction in Hebei cities.展开更多
In this letter,we briefly summarize experimental and theoretical findings of fo rmation and characterization of short-range orderings(SROs)as well as their effects on the defo rmation behavior of high-entropy alloys(H...In this letter,we briefly summarize experimental and theoretical findings of fo rmation and characterization of short-range orderings(SROs)as well as their effects on the defo rmation behavior of high-entropy alloys(HEAs).We show that existence of SROs is a common yet key structural feature of HEAs,and tuning the degree of SROs is an effective way for optimizing mechanical properties of HEAs.In additional,the challenges concerning about formation mechanism and characterization of SROs in HEAs are discussed,and future research activities in this regard are also proposed.展开更多
The treatment of diabetic chronic wounds remains a global challenge due to the up-regulated inflammation response,oxidant stress,and persistent infection during healing process.Developing wound dressing materials with...The treatment of diabetic chronic wounds remains a global challenge due to the up-regulated inflammation response,oxidant stress,and persistent infection during healing process.Developing wound dressing materials with ideal biocompatibility,adequate mechanical strength,considerable under-water adhesion,sufficient anti-inflammation,antioxidant,and antibacterial properties is on-demand for clinical applications.In this study,we developed a bioactive skin-mimicking hydrogel band-aid through the combination of tannic acid(TA)and imidazolidinyl urea reinforced polyurethane(PMI)(TAP hydrogel)and explored its potentials in various medical applications,including hemostasis,normal skin incision,full-thickness skin wounds,and bacterial-infection skin incision on diabetic mice.TA was loaded into PMI hydrogel network to enhance the mechanical properties of TAP hydrogels through multiple non-covalent interactions(break strength:0.28-0.64 MPa;elongation at break:650-930%),which could resist the local stress and maintain the structural integrity of wound dressings during applications.Moreover,owing to the promising moisture-resistant adhesiveness and organ hemostasis,outstanding anti-inflammation,antibacterial,and antioxidant properties,TAP hydrogels could efficiently promote the recovery of skin incision and defects on diabetic mice.To further simulate the practical situation and explore the potential in clinical application,we also verified the treatment efficiency of TAP hydrogel in S.aureus-infected skin incision model on diabetic mice.展开更多
Random walks are a standard tool for modeling the spreading process in social and biological systems But in the face of large-scale networks, to achieve convergence, iterative calculation of the transition matrix in r...Random walks are a standard tool for modeling the spreading process in social and biological systems But in the face of large-scale networks, to achieve convergence, iterative calculation of the transition matrix in random walk methods consumes a lot of time. In this paper, we propose a three-stage hierarchical community detection algorithm based on Partial Matrix Approximation Convergence (PMAC) using random walks. First, this algorithm identifies the initial core nodes in a network by classical measurement and then utilizes the error function of the partial transition matrix convergence of the core nodes to determine the number of random walks steps. As such, the PMAC of the core nodes replaces the final convergence of all the nodes in the whole matrix. Finally based on the approximation convergence transition matrix, we cluster the communities around core nodes and use a closeness index to merge two communities. By recursively repeating the process, a dendrogram of the communities is eventually constructed. We validated the performance of the PMAC by comparing its results with those of two representative methods for three real-world networks with different scales展开更多
Polylactide(PLA)is an outstanding sacrificial template material for the manufacture of microchannels in a thermosetting matrix.However,the initial thermal degradation temperature of pure PLA is relatively high(about ...Polylactide(PLA)is an outstanding sacrificial template material for the manufacture of microchannels in a thermosetting matrix.However,the initial thermal degradation temperature of pure PLA is relatively high(about 280℃),which limits its use as a sacrificial template.In this report,we found that TBD,an organic base catalyst,can significantly reduce the thermal degradation temperature of PLA.TBD has higher catalytic activity for the thermal degradation of PLA compared with Tin(II)oxalate(Sn(Oxa)),one catalyst reported in the literature.Moreover,the gaseous products catalyzed by TBD for PLA thermal degradation are mainly lactide,and the formation temperature of the monomer is lower and the yield is higher,which may have potential value for PLA recycling.A combined catalyst,S8T2,was composed of 80%low activity catalyst Sn(Oxa)and 20%high activity catalyst TBD,which can catalyze the rapid degradation of PLA without greatly damaging the mechanical properties of PLA.PLA-S8T2 sacrificial fibers can form high-precision one-dimensional microchannels in the epoxy resin matrix,and 3D-printed PLA-S8T2 sacrificial templates can be used to form three-dimensional microchannels in a thermosetting matrix by vaporization of sacrificial components process(VaSC).These features highlight the great potential of PLA-S8T2 as sacrificial template material for the preparation of the complicated microchannels in the thermosetting matrix.展开更多
The fabrication of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)substrates with controlled high density hot spots still remains challenging.Herein,we report highly effective SERS substrates containing the self-generating(...The fabrication of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)substrates with controlled high density hot spots still remains challenging.Herein,we report highly effective SERS substrates containing the self-generating(SG)nanogaps from polystyrene nanosphere monolayer through isotropic plasma etching.The emergence of multimode hot spots,i.e.,metal film over nanosphere(MFON)-like hot spots(closed gaps,0 nm),individual self-aligned hot spots(discrete gaps,>20 nm)and threedimensional(3D)hot spots(nanogaps,1-10 nm),makes the SG SERS substrates superior as compared to the traditional MFON or the well-ordered self-aligned SERS substrates in terms of enhancement,uniformity,and reproducibility.The SG SERS substrates can function as the excellent SERS platforms for trace molecule detection in the practical application fields.展开更多
The rapid and sensitive detection of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid(DPA),one of the main biomarkers of Bacillus anthracis,is of great significance for the screening and diagnosing of anthrax.Herein,a ratiometric fluore...The rapid and sensitive detection of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid(DPA),one of the main biomarkers of Bacillus anthracis,is of great significance for the screening and diagnosing of anthrax.Herein,a ratiometric fluorescent nanoprobe based on zeolite imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)@AuNCs-Tb was constructed by embedding both gold nanoclusters(AuNCs)and terbium ions(Tb^(3+))into ZIF-8 for highresolution visual detection of DPA.Due to the aggregation induced emission enhancement(AIE)effect,AuNCs embedded in ZIF-8 emit a strong orange fluorescence.When Tb^(3+)is coordinated with DPA added to the nanoprobe,it will emit a strong green fluorescence owing to the antenna effect.The results reveal that ZIF-8@AuNCs-Tb nanoprobe can detect DPA effectively with a good linear relationship in the range of 40-200 and 200-1000μmol/L,the limit of detection(LOD)is estimated at 1.8μmol/L(3σ/k).The proposed nanoprobe shows a remarkable selectivity for DPA and is quite easy to realize visualization based on the fluorescent color changing from orange to green,which has potential application in clinical diagnosis.The feasibility of this method was verified by standard addition recovery experiments simulating the release of DPA from spores.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Research Project of the Shennong Laboratory,China(SN01-2022-03)the Henan Provincial Science and Technology R&D Program Joint Fund(Superiority Discipline Cultivation)Project,China(222301420100)+4 种基金the Major Science and Technology Projects of Henan Province,China(221100110300)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-13)the Henan Provincial Agriculture Research System,China(S2012-5)the Outstanding Young Scientists of Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(2022YQ16)the Independent Innovation Project of the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(2023ZC093)。
文摘Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.)is a globally important oil crop.Web blotch is one of the most important foliar diseases affecting peanut,which results in serious yield losses worldwide.Breeding web blotch-resistant peanut varieties is the most effective and economically viable method for minimizing yield losses due to web blotch.In the current study,a bulked segregant analysis with next-generation sequencing was used to analyze an F2:3 segregating population and identify candidate loci related to web blotch resistance.Based on the fine-mapping of the candidate genomic interval using kompetitive allele-specific PCR(KASP)markers,we identified a novel web blotch resistance-related locus spanning approximately 169 kb on chromosome 16.This region included four annotated genes,of which only Arahy.35VVQ3 had a non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism in the coding region between the two parents.Two markers(Chr.16.12872635 and Chr.16.12966357)linked to this gene were shown to be co-segregated with the resistance of peanut web blotch by 72 randomly selected recombinant inbred lines(RIL),which could be used in marker-assisted breeding of resistant peanut varieties.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant Nos.42075107 and 41572090)the Yueqi Scholar fund of China University of Mining and Technology(Beijing)。
文摘Epidemiological studies have suggested that inhalation exposure to indoor ambient air from coal-burning environments is causally associated with respiratory health risks.In order to explore the toxicological mechanisms behind the adverse health effects,the hemolytic activity of PM_(10)(particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 um or less)samples collected from homes burning coal in the recognized China"cancer village"Xuanwei were evaluated and matched against their trace elemental contents.The results demonstrated that the hemolytic activity of indoor PM_(10) in coal-burning environments ranged from 4.28%to 5.24%,with a clear positive dose-response relationship.Although low dose samples exhibited a reduced hemolytic activity,PM_(10) could have a toxic effect upon people in a coal-burning indoor environment for extended time periods.The concentrations of analyzed trace elements in PM_(10) samples ranged from 6966 to 12,958 ppm.Among the analyzed elements,Zn,Ti,Ni,Cu,Pb,Ba,Mn,Cr and V were found at higher concentrations and accounted for over 95%of the total elements.The concentrations of total analyzed elements in the PM_(10) samples revealed a significant positive correlation with PM_(10) hemolytic activity.Of the analyzed elements,Zn,Pb and Cs positively correlated with hemolysis,while Li,U and V negatively correlated with the hemolysis of human red blood cells(RBCs).Therefore,the heavy metal elements could be one of the main factors responsible for the hemolytic capacity of indoor PM_(10) in coal-burning environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant No.42075107)the Projects of International Cooperation and Exchanges NSFC(Grant No.41571130031)the Yueqi Scholar fund of China University of Mining and Technology(Beijing).
文摘Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the novel coronavirus,results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)and is highly infectious.The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic.Currently,the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established,especially the role of environmental transmission.Here we review the environmental transmission routes and persistence of SARS-CoV-2.Recent studies have established that the transmission of this virus may occur,amongst others,in the air,water,soil,cold-chain,biota,and surface contact.It has also been found that the survival potential of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is dependent on different environmental conditions and pollution.Potentially important pathways include aerosol and fecal matter.Particulate matter may also be a carrier for SARS-CoV-2.Since microscopic particles can be easily absorbed by humans,more attention must be focused on the dissemination of these particles.These considerations are required to evolve a theoretical platform for epidemic control and to minimize the global threat from future epidemics.
基金supported by China Agriculture Research System(CARS-13)Henan Provincial Agriculture Research System,China(S2012-5)+1 种基金Major Science and Technology Projects of Henan Province(201300111000)the Henan Provincial R&D Projects of Interregional Cooperation for Local Scientific and Technological Development Guided by Central Government(YDZX20214100004191)。
文摘Fresh-seed germination(FSG)impairs peanut production,especially in areas where the peanut harvest season coincides with rainy weather.Developing FSG-resistant cultivars by molecular breeding is expected to mitigate yield loss and quality impairment caused by FSG.However,the genetic control of FSG awaits elucidation.In this study,FSG at 1,3,5,7,and 9 days post-imbibition in three environments were tested,and quantitative-trait loci(QTL)associated with FSG were mapped in a peanut recombinant inbred line population by leveraging existing high-density peanut genetic maps.Of 24 QTL identified in 13 linkage groups,qFSGA04 was a stable major QTL on linkage group 04(LG04).It was consistently detected in five germination stages and three environments.By designing and validating DNA markers in the confidence interval of qFSGA04,we identified one single-nucleotide polymorphism and one In Del closely associated with FSG that could be used as linked markers for FSG resistance in peanut breeding.
基金This study is financially supported by National Science Foundation Grant of China(No.81072587)Jiangsu Province Ordinary College and University Innovative Research Programs(No.CXZZ110805)+1 种基金the Major Project of National Science and Technology of China for New Drugs Development(No.2009ZX09310-004)the Special Found Project of Universities’Basic Scientific Research of Central Authorities(No.ZJ11253).
文摘This study is one of the first to focus on the unexpected drug leakage from discoidal recombinant high-density lipoproteins(d-rHDLs)as a consequence of remodeling process,mainly associated with lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase(LCAT)during their metabolic process.Here,a newly monocholesterylsuccinate(CHS)modified paclitaxel-loaded drHDLs(cP-d-rHDLs)were constructed successfully through structural modification,thus aiming to improve the performance of d-rHDLs.And next their in vitro physiochemical properties and pharmacokinetics in SpragueeDawley rats were elaborately investigated.Collectively our studies demonstrated that cP-d-rHDLs,whose remodeling behaviors were restrained effectively after structural modification,exhibited more excellent and promising properties as novel delivery vehicles for anti-cancer agents.
基金This work is supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation[4192007]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[61202076]Beijing University of Technology Project No.2021C02.
文摘In recent years,with the development of processor architecture,heterogeneous processors including Center processing unit(CPU)and Graphics processing unit(GPU)have become the mainstream.However,due to the differences of heterogeneous core,the heterogeneous system is now facing many problems that need to be solved.In order to solve these problems,this paper try to focus on the utilization and efficiency of heterogeneous core and design some reasonable resource scheduling strategies.To improve the performance of the system,this paper proposes a combination strategy for a single task and a multi-task scheduling strategy for multiple tasks.The combination strategy consists of two sub-strategies,the first strategy improves the execution efficiency of tasks on the GPU by changing the thread organization structure.The second focuses on the working state of the efficient core and develops more reasonable workload balancing schemes to improve resource utilization of heterogeneous systems.The multi-task scheduling strategy obtains the execution efficiency of heterogeneous cores and global task information through the processing of task samples.Based on this information,an improved ant colony algorithm is used to quickly obtain a reasonable task allocation scheme,which fully utilizes the characteristics of heterogeneous cores.The experimental results show that the combination strategy reduces task execution time by 29.13%on average.In the case of processing multiple tasks,the multi-task scheduling strategy reduces the execution time by up to 23.38%based on the combined strategy.Both strategies can make better use of the resources of heterogeneous systems and significantly reduce the execution time of tasks on heterogeneous systems.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41572130)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2017ZX05035001-007).
文摘The prediction of“sweet spot”of multi-lithology composite tight oil and gas reservoirs within mixed siliciclastic-carbonate sequences is a hot topic in oil and gas exploration.There are mixed lacustrine carbonate-siliciclastic rocks in the Da'anzhai Member of Ziliujing Formation in the Eastern Slope of western Sichuan Depression.The reservoir lithology is complex,and the main factors controlling the development of high-quality reservoirs are yet to be known.Based on a large number of drilling,core and thin section observation,well log and seismic data,this paper systematically studies the characteristics and factors controlling the development of the mixed siliciclastic-carbonate reservoir.The results show that the reservoir is composed primarily of coquina,sandstone,breccia and shale in lithology,and its development is mainly controlled by sedimentary microfacies,diagenesis,tectonism(fracturing)and paleogeomorphology during the sedimentary period.The effective fractures in reservoirs of the low-energy shell shoal facies are well developed with relatively good physical properties.With the change of sedimentary microfacies from low-energy shoal to high-energy shoal to arenaceous shoal,the hy-drocarbon production capacity worsens step by step.Diagenesis,such as dissolution and fracturing,has a certain effect on reservoir physical properties.The palaeogeomorphic highs and slopes had well-developed fractures during the sedimentary period which are conducive to constructive dissolution,and thus they are favorable zones for reservoir development.The development of structural fractures further amplifies the influence of dissolution;thus the fracture zones are also favorable for the devel-opment of high-quality reservoirs.The favorable sedimentary facies zone and fracture development degree serve as the core factors for the formation of high-quality mixed reservoirs.The muddy limestone with certain dissolved pores and structural fractures deposited under the low-energy shell shoal setting is of relatively high-quality reservoir in the Da'anzhai Member.
文摘Background It is necessary to determine the optimal treatment for melanoma as the incidence of melanoma is increasing every year.In this study,we conducted a metaanalysis to compare the effectiveness of available treatments for melanoma.Methods The index keywords“melanoma”and“treatment”were used to search the PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and Embase databases,and the articles were limited to randomized controlled trials.The search was filtered for articles published until February 2020,and articles were independently extracted by two reviewers.Network metaanalysis(Stata®14.0 software network package,StataCorp LLC,TX,USA)was used to compare the effectiveness of the mentioned treatments of melanoma.Results A total of 616 articles were screened of which 6 were selected for meta-analysis,involving 5 treatment measures and 2047 patients(those who were not followed up on were excluded).The treatment strategies reported for melanoma included tumor necrosis factor(L19-TNFα)and interleukin-2(L19IL2)in combination with dacarbazine(L19IL2+DTIC),DTIC,programmed cell death-1 plus cytotoxic T cell antigen-4(PD-1+CTLA-4),PD-1,and CTLA-4.Conclusion Among L19IL2+DTIC,DTIC,PD-1+CTLA-4,PD-1,and CTLA-4,CTLA-4 is found to be the best treatment method for melanoma.Our study findings provide a reference for the clinical treatment of melanoma and can clarify the direction for setting up controlled clinical trials.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52322309 and 52173139)the"Young Talent Support Plan"of Xi’an Jiaotong Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(xzy022022015 and xzy022023018)。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China“Game control-based planning and simulation modelling of coupled optical storage hydrogen production system”(No.52277211).
文摘As renewable energy continues to be integrated into the grid,energy storage has become a vital technique supporting power system development.To effectively promote the efficiency and economics of energy storage,centralized shared energy storage(SES)station with multiple energy storage batteries is developed to enable energy trading among a group of entities.In this paper,we propose the optimal operation with dynamic partitioning strategy for the centralized SES station,considering the day-ahead demands of large-scale renewable energy power plants.We implement a multi-entity cooperative optimization operation model based on Nash bargaining theory.This model is decomposed into two subproblems:the operation profit maximization problem with energy trading and the leasing payment bargaining problem.The distributed alternating direction multiplier method(ADMM)is employed to address the subproblems separately.Simulations reveal that the optimal operation with a dynamic partitioning strategy improves the tracking of planned output of renewable energy entities,enhances the actual utilization rate of energy storage,and increases the profits of each participating entity.The results confirm the practicality and effectiveness of the strategy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20278)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0209901,2018YFA0702901)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1807047)。
基金supported by the co-fund DFG-NSFC Sino-German AirChanges project(No.448720203)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42077194 and No.42061134008)Shanghai International Science and Technology Partnership Project(No.21230780200).
文摘Located in the central area of the North China Plain, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region experiences severe air pollution, especially for Hebei province with five cities among the top 10 cities with the worst air quality nationwide. However, less studies have investigated local and regional contributions to cities in Hebei in comparison to Beijing and Tianjin. In this study, a source-oriented version of the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model is used to quantify inter- and intra-province transport of PM_(2.5) in 11 cities within Hebei in 2017. PM_(2.5) and its components vary seasonally with high levels in winter and low levels in summer. Local contributions to total PM_(2.5) within cities are 23%–61%, while intra-province transport contributes 10%–30%, and inter-province transport contributes 23%–46%, with top contributors of Shandong (4%–22%), Henan (3%–15%) and Shanxi (2%–11%). The primary components in most cities are mainly from local sources (30%–80%), and the secondary components are mainly from inter-province contributions (30%–66%). Local sources have the highest contributions to total PM_(2.5) in Shijiazhuang (∼49%), followed by Shanxi (∼12%) and Xingtai (∼7%). Secondary components from local and intra-province emissions are the major cause of heavy pollution events. These results suggest that both local and regional joint control measures with neighboring cities and provinces are necessary for pollution reduction in Hebei cities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51921001,51871016,51971017,51531001,51901013,and 51671021)111 Project(B07003)+3 种基金Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of China(IRT-14R05)the Projects of SKLAMM-USTBthe financial support from the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities(No.FRF-BD-19002B)National Key Basic Research Program,China(No.2016YFB0300502)。
文摘In this letter,we briefly summarize experimental and theoretical findings of fo rmation and characterization of short-range orderings(SROs)as well as their effects on the defo rmation behavior of high-entropy alloys(HEAs).We show that existence of SROs is a common yet key structural feature of HEAs,and tuning the degree of SROs is an effective way for optimizing mechanical properties of HEAs.In additional,the challenges concerning about formation mechanism and characterization of SROs in HEAs are discussed,and future research activities in this regard are also proposed.
基金the following foundation:National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC 51803165)Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(2019JQ-167)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(xjj2018050 and xzy022019070)“Young Talent Support Plan”of Xi’an Jiaotong Universitythe Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research,College of Stomatology,Xi’an Jiaotong University(2019LHM-KFKT007)。
文摘The treatment of diabetic chronic wounds remains a global challenge due to the up-regulated inflammation response,oxidant stress,and persistent infection during healing process.Developing wound dressing materials with ideal biocompatibility,adequate mechanical strength,considerable under-water adhesion,sufficient anti-inflammation,antioxidant,and antibacterial properties is on-demand for clinical applications.In this study,we developed a bioactive skin-mimicking hydrogel band-aid through the combination of tannic acid(TA)and imidazolidinyl urea reinforced polyurethane(PMI)(TAP hydrogel)and explored its potentials in various medical applications,including hemostasis,normal skin incision,full-thickness skin wounds,and bacterial-infection skin incision on diabetic mice.TA was loaded into PMI hydrogel network to enhance the mechanical properties of TAP hydrogels through multiple non-covalent interactions(break strength:0.28-0.64 MPa;elongation at break:650-930%),which could resist the local stress and maintain the structural integrity of wound dressings during applications.Moreover,owing to the promising moisture-resistant adhesiveness and organ hemostasis,outstanding anti-inflammation,antibacterial,and antioxidant properties,TAP hydrogels could efficiently promote the recovery of skin incision and defects on diabetic mice.To further simulate the practical situation and explore the potential in clinical application,we also verified the treatment efficiency of TAP hydrogel in S.aureus-infected skin incision model on diabetic mice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61272422,61572260,61373017,and 61572261)
文摘Random walks are a standard tool for modeling the spreading process in social and biological systems But in the face of large-scale networks, to achieve convergence, iterative calculation of the transition matrix in random walk methods consumes a lot of time. In this paper, we propose a three-stage hierarchical community detection algorithm based on Partial Matrix Approximation Convergence (PMAC) using random walks. First, this algorithm identifies the initial core nodes in a network by classical measurement and then utilizes the error function of the partial transition matrix convergence of the core nodes to determine the number of random walks steps. As such, the PMAC of the core nodes replaces the final convergence of all the nodes in the whole matrix. Finally based on the approximation convergence transition matrix, we cluster the communities around core nodes and use a closeness index to merge two communities. By recursively repeating the process, a dendrogram of the communities is eventually constructed. We validated the performance of the PMAC by comparing its results with those of two representative methods for three real-world networks with different scales
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52173079 and 51873170)the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFA0706801)+4 种基金the Shaanxi International Science and Technology Cooperation Program Project(2020kW-062)the Xi'an Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Project(20KYPT000108)the Key Laboratory Construction Program of Xi'an Science and Technology Bureau(201805056ZD7CG40)the Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Program-Shaanxi Coal Joint Fund(2021JLM-40)the One Hundred Talents Program of Shaanxi Province。
文摘Polylactide(PLA)is an outstanding sacrificial template material for the manufacture of microchannels in a thermosetting matrix.However,the initial thermal degradation temperature of pure PLA is relatively high(about 280℃),which limits its use as a sacrificial template.In this report,we found that TBD,an organic base catalyst,can significantly reduce the thermal degradation temperature of PLA.TBD has higher catalytic activity for the thermal degradation of PLA compared with Tin(II)oxalate(Sn(Oxa)),one catalyst reported in the literature.Moreover,the gaseous products catalyzed by TBD for PLA thermal degradation are mainly lactide,and the formation temperature of the monomer is lower and the yield is higher,which may have potential value for PLA recycling.A combined catalyst,S8T2,was composed of 80%low activity catalyst Sn(Oxa)and 20%high activity catalyst TBD,which can catalyze the rapid degradation of PLA without greatly damaging the mechanical properties of PLA.PLA-S8T2 sacrificial fibers can form high-precision one-dimensional microchannels in the epoxy resin matrix,and 3D-printed PLA-S8T2 sacrificial templates can be used to form three-dimensional microchannels in a thermosetting matrix by vaporization of sacrificial components process(VaSC).These features highlight the great potential of PLA-S8T2 as sacrificial template material for the preparation of the complicated microchannels in the thermosetting matrix.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51821002 and 21790053)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2016M591908).
文摘The fabrication of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS)substrates with controlled high density hot spots still remains challenging.Herein,we report highly effective SERS substrates containing the self-generating(SG)nanogaps from polystyrene nanosphere monolayer through isotropic plasma etching.The emergence of multimode hot spots,i.e.,metal film over nanosphere(MFON)-like hot spots(closed gaps,0 nm),individual self-aligned hot spots(discrete gaps,>20 nm)and threedimensional(3D)hot spots(nanogaps,1-10 nm),makes the SG SERS substrates superior as compared to the traditional MFON or the well-ordered self-aligned SERS substrates in terms of enhancement,uniformity,and reproducibility.The SG SERS substrates can function as the excellent SERS platforms for trace molecule detection in the practical application fields.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21804119)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZ18B050002)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2018CFB388)。
文摘The rapid and sensitive detection of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid(DPA),one of the main biomarkers of Bacillus anthracis,is of great significance for the screening and diagnosing of anthrax.Herein,a ratiometric fluorescent nanoprobe based on zeolite imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)@AuNCs-Tb was constructed by embedding both gold nanoclusters(AuNCs)and terbium ions(Tb^(3+))into ZIF-8 for highresolution visual detection of DPA.Due to the aggregation induced emission enhancement(AIE)effect,AuNCs embedded in ZIF-8 emit a strong orange fluorescence.When Tb^(3+)is coordinated with DPA added to the nanoprobe,it will emit a strong green fluorescence owing to the antenna effect.The results reveal that ZIF-8@AuNCs-Tb nanoprobe can detect DPA effectively with a good linear relationship in the range of 40-200 and 200-1000μmol/L,the limit of detection(LOD)is estimated at 1.8μmol/L(3σ/k).The proposed nanoprobe shows a remarkable selectivity for DPA and is quite easy to realize visualization based on the fluorescent color changing from orange to green,which has potential application in clinical diagnosis.The feasibility of this method was verified by standard addition recovery experiments simulating the release of DPA from spores.