In view of the shortcomings of poor temperature resistance, poor pumpability and poor pressure-bearing capacity of commonly used gel plugging materials, polyacrylamide (HPAM) and N,N-methylene bisacrylamide (BIS) were...In view of the shortcomings of poor temperature resistance, poor pumpability and poor pressure-bearing capacity of commonly used gel plugging materials, polyacrylamide (HPAM) and N,N-methylene bisacrylamide (BIS) were selected for crosslinking and compounding to make a new type of gel plugging material with high temperature and pressure resistance. The compressive strength and yield stress were measured by inverted observation method to evaluate the gel strength. The anti-temperature, anti-pressure, anti-dilution and gel-breaking properties of the gel were evaluated. Finally, 71 type high temperature and high pressure water loss instrument and high temperature and high pressure filter with slit plate were used to evaluate the plugging capacity of gel plugging agent. The experimental results show that the new gel plugging system between 100°C - 120°C, gelation time can be controlled at about 5 h;it has strong temperature resistance, compression resistance, dilution resistance and gel breaking performance. In the face of permeability and fracture leakage simulation experiments, when the ambient temperature below 120°C, pressure within 5 MPa, the filter loss of gel plugging agent is far less than the market two conventional plugging agent, has excellent plugging performance.展开更多
Surveying ionizing radiations of the surrounding with a smartphone provides a low-cost and convenient utility for the general public. We developed a smartphone application(App) that uses the built-in camera with a CMO...Surveying ionizing radiations of the surrounding with a smartphone provides a low-cost and convenient utility for the general public. We developed a smartphone application(App) that uses the built-in camera with a CMOS sensor and a radiation signal extraction algorithm.After a calibration through a series of radiation exposures,the App could display radiation dose rate and cumulative dose in real time without requiring covering the camera lens. A smartphone with this App can be used as a fast survey tool for ionizing radiations.展开更多
Background:The Warburg effect is considered as a hallmark of various types of cancers,while the regulatory mechanism is poorly understood.Our previous study demonstrated that miR-194-5p directly targets and regulates ...Background:The Warburg effect is considered as a hallmark of various types of cancers,while the regulatory mechanism is poorly understood.Our previous study demonstrated that miR-194-5p directly targets and regulates insulin-like growth factor1 receptor(IGF1R).In this study,we aimed to investigate the role of miR-194-5p in the regulation of the Warburg effect in ovarian cancer cells.Methods:The stable ovarian cell lines with miR-194-5p overexpression or silencing IGF1R expression were established by lentivirus infection.ATP generation,glucose uptake,lactate production and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)assay were used to analyze the effects of aerobic glycolysis in ovarian cancer cells.Gene expression was analyzed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)and western blot.Immunohistochemistry assays were performed to assess the expression of the IGF1R protein in ovarian cancer tissues.Results:Overexpression of miR-194-5p or silencing IGF1R expression in ovarian cancer cells decreases ATP generation,glucose uptake,lactate production,and ECAR and inhibits both the mRNA and protein expression of PKM2,LDHA,GLUT1,and GLUT3.While the knockdown of miR-194-5p expression led to opposite results.Overexpression of miR-194-5p or silencing IGF1R expression suppressed the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)pathway,whose activation can sustain aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells,and the knockdown of miR-194-5p expression promoted the activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway.Conclusion:Our results suggest that miR-194-5p can inhibit the Warburg effect by negative regulation of IGF1R and further repression of the PI3K/AKT pathway,which provides a theoretical basis for further test of miR-194-5p as a target in the treatment of ovarian cancer.展开更多
In this paper,the giant magnetoresistance(GMR)multilayer sensor is fabricated with a Wheatstone bridge,and it exhibits excellent performance with a sensitivity of 2.8349 mV/(V/Oe)(1 Oe=79.5775 A·m^-1)and a satura...In this paper,the giant magnetoresistance(GMR)multilayer sensor is fabricated with a Wheatstone bridge,and it exhibits excellent performance with a sensitivity of 2.8349 mV/(V/Oe)(1 Oe=79.5775 A·m^-1)and a saturation field of 26 Oe along the sensitive axis.The GMR sensor is also characterized in a high magnetic field.The sensitivity decreases from 2.8349 mV/(V/Oe)at an angle of 0°to 0.0175 mV/(V/Oe)at an angle of 90°.Then,the sensor is placed in a series of rotating magnetic fields.We propose a model to express the output characteristics of the GMR multilayer sensor.The transfer curves of the sensor can be shown as two exactly symmetrical circles with an increasing radius when the magnetic field increases.The experimental results are consistent with the simulation results of the model.The advantage of this model is that it is simpler and more intuitive.展开更多
With research burgeoning in nanoscience and nanotechnology,there is an urgent need to develop new biological models that can simulate native structure,function,and genetic properties of tissues to evaluate the adverse...With research burgeoning in nanoscience and nanotechnology,there is an urgent need to develop new biological models that can simulate native structure,function,and genetic properties of tissues to evaluate the adverse or beneficial effects of nanomaterials on a host.Among the current biological models,three-dimensional(3D)organoids have developed as powerful tools in the study of nanomaterial-biology(nano-bio)interactions,since these models can overcome many of the limitations of cell and animal models.A deep understanding of organoid techniques will facilitate the development of more efficient nanomedicines and further the fields of tissue engineering and personalized medicine.Herein,we summarize the recent progress in intestinal organoids culture systems with a focus on our understanding of the nature and influencing factors of intestinal organoid growth.We also discuss biomimetic extracellular matrices(ECMs)coupled with nanotechnology.In particular,we analyze the application prospects for intestinal organoids in investigating nano-intestine interactions.By integrating nanotechnology and organoid technology,this recently developed model will fill the gaps left due to the deficiencies of traditional cell and animal models,thus accelerating both our understanding of intestine-related nanotoxicity and the development of nanomedicines.展开更多
Vaccines that are reliable and efficacious are essential in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.In this study,we designed a dual-adjuvant system with two pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs),MnOx and CpG....Vaccines that are reliable and efficacious are essential in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.In this study,we designed a dual-adjuvant system with two pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs),MnOx and CpG.This system can improve the retention of antigens at the injection site,facilitate pro-inflammatory cytokines secretion,further recruit and activate dendritic cells(DCs).As a result,antigens can be delivered to lymph nodes specifically,and adaptive immunity was strengthened.The immunized group showed an enhanced and broadened humoral and cellular immune response in systemic immunity and lung protection when combined with a tandem repeat-linked dimeric antigen version of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain(RBDdimer).Remarkably,even with a significant reduction in antigen dosage(three times lower)and a decrease in injection frequencies,our nanovaccine was able to produce the highest neutralizing antibody titers against various mutants.These titers were four-fold higher for the wild-type strain and two-fold higher for both the Beta and Omicron variants in comparison with those elicited by the Alum adjuvant group.In conclusion,our dual-adjuvant formulation presents a promising protein subunit-based candidate vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.展开更多
L1_(0)-FePt distinguishes itself for its ultrahigh perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA),enabling thermally stabile memory cells to scale down to 3 nm.The recently discovered“bulk”spin−orbit torques in L1_(0)-FePt ...L1_(0)-FePt distinguishes itself for its ultrahigh perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA),enabling thermally stabile memory cells to scale down to 3 nm.The recently discovered“bulk”spin−orbit torques in L1_(0)-FePt provide an efficient and scalable way to manipulate the L1_(0)-FePt magnetization.However,the existence of an external field during the switching limits its practical application,and therefore field-free switching of L1_(0)-FePt is highly demanded.In this manuscript,by growing the L1_(0)-FePt film on vicinal MgO(001)substrates,we realize the field-free switching of L1_(0)-FePt.This method is different from previously established strategies as it does not need to add other functional layers or create asymmetry in the film structure.The dependence on the vicinal angle,film thickness,and growth temperature demonstrates a wide operation window for the fieldfree switching of L1_(0)-FePt.We confirm the physical origin of the field-free switching is due to the tilted anisotropy of L1_(0)-FePt induced by the vicinal surface.We also quantitatively characterize the spin-orbit torques in the L1_(0)-FePt films.Our results extend beyond the established strategies to realize field-free switching,and potentially could be applied to mass production.展开更多
文摘In view of the shortcomings of poor temperature resistance, poor pumpability and poor pressure-bearing capacity of commonly used gel plugging materials, polyacrylamide (HPAM) and N,N-methylene bisacrylamide (BIS) were selected for crosslinking and compounding to make a new type of gel plugging material with high temperature and pressure resistance. The compressive strength and yield stress were measured by inverted observation method to evaluate the gel strength. The anti-temperature, anti-pressure, anti-dilution and gel-breaking properties of the gel were evaluated. Finally, 71 type high temperature and high pressure water loss instrument and high temperature and high pressure filter with slit plate were used to evaluate the plugging capacity of gel plugging agent. The experimental results show that the new gel plugging system between 100°C - 120°C, gelation time can be controlled at about 5 h;it has strong temperature resistance, compression resistance, dilution resistance and gel breaking performance. In the face of permeability and fracture leakage simulation experiments, when the ambient temperature below 120°C, pressure within 5 MPa, the filter loss of gel plugging agent is far less than the market two conventional plugging agent, has excellent plugging performance.
基金supported in part by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-15-114A1)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11505300&11605008)
文摘Surveying ionizing radiations of the surrounding with a smartphone provides a low-cost and convenient utility for the general public. We developed a smartphone application(App) that uses the built-in camera with a CMOS sensor and a radiation signal extraction algorithm.After a calibration through a series of radiation exposures,the App could display radiation dose rate and cumulative dose in real time without requiring covering the camera lens. A smartphone with this App can be used as a fast survey tool for ionizing radiations.
基金supported by the Nature Science Foundation of Ningxia(2020AAC03162).
文摘Background:The Warburg effect is considered as a hallmark of various types of cancers,while the regulatory mechanism is poorly understood.Our previous study demonstrated that miR-194-5p directly targets and regulates insulin-like growth factor1 receptor(IGF1R).In this study,we aimed to investigate the role of miR-194-5p in the regulation of the Warburg effect in ovarian cancer cells.Methods:The stable ovarian cell lines with miR-194-5p overexpression or silencing IGF1R expression were established by lentivirus infection.ATP generation,glucose uptake,lactate production and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)assay were used to analyze the effects of aerobic glycolysis in ovarian cancer cells.Gene expression was analyzed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)and western blot.Immunohistochemistry assays were performed to assess the expression of the IGF1R protein in ovarian cancer tissues.Results:Overexpression of miR-194-5p or silencing IGF1R expression in ovarian cancer cells decreases ATP generation,glucose uptake,lactate production,and ECAR and inhibits both the mRNA and protein expression of PKM2,LDHA,GLUT1,and GLUT3.While the knockdown of miR-194-5p expression led to opposite results.Overexpression of miR-194-5p or silencing IGF1R expression suppressed the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)pathway,whose activation can sustain aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells,and the knockdown of miR-194-5p expression promoted the activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway.Conclusion:Our results suggest that miR-194-5p can inhibit the Warburg effect by negative regulation of IGF1R and further repression of the PI3K/AKT pathway,which provides a theoretical basis for further test of miR-194-5p as a target in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFF01010701)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.LQ17F010004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61741506)
文摘In this paper,the giant magnetoresistance(GMR)multilayer sensor is fabricated with a Wheatstone bridge,and it exhibits excellent performance with a sensitivity of 2.8349 mV/(V/Oe)(1 Oe=79.5775 A·m^-1)and a saturation field of 26 Oe along the sensitive axis.The GMR sensor is also characterized in a high magnetic field.The sensitivity decreases from 2.8349 mV/(V/Oe)at an angle of 0°to 0.0175 mV/(V/Oe)at an angle of 90°.Then,the sensor is placed in a series of rotating magnetic fields.We propose a model to express the output characteristics of the GMR multilayer sensor.The transfer curves of the sensor can be shown as two exactly symmetrical circles with an increasing radius when the magnetic field increases.The experimental results are consistent with the simulation results of the model.The advantage of this model is that it is simpler and more intuitive.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA1200900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.32271460)+7 种基金the Major instrument project of NSFC(No.22027810)NSFC Major Research Plan-Integrated Program(No.92143301)the Innovative Research Group Project of NSFC(No.11621505)the CAS international cooperative project(No.GJHZ201949)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,the CAS Key Research Program for Frontier Sciences(No.QYZDJ-SSSLH022)the Research and Development Project in Key Areas of Guangdong Province(No.2019B090917011)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.CIFMS 2019-I2M-5-018)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB36000000).
文摘With research burgeoning in nanoscience and nanotechnology,there is an urgent need to develop new biological models that can simulate native structure,function,and genetic properties of tissues to evaluate the adverse or beneficial effects of nanomaterials on a host.Among the current biological models,three-dimensional(3D)organoids have developed as powerful tools in the study of nanomaterial-biology(nano-bio)interactions,since these models can overcome many of the limitations of cell and animal models.A deep understanding of organoid techniques will facilitate the development of more efficient nanomedicines and further the fields of tissue engineering and personalized medicine.Herein,we summarize the recent progress in intestinal organoids culture systems with a focus on our understanding of the nature and influencing factors of intestinal organoid growth.We also discuss biomimetic extracellular matrices(ECMs)coupled with nanotechnology.In particular,we analyze the application prospects for intestinal organoids in investigating nano-intestine interactions.By integrating nanotechnology and organoid technology,this recently developed model will fill the gaps left due to the deficiencies of traditional cell and animal models,thus accelerating both our understanding of intestine-related nanotoxicity and the development of nanomedicines.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2022YFA1603701 and 2021YFA1200900)Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB36000000)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82341044 and 22027810)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.CIFMS 2019-I2M-5-018).
文摘Vaccines that are reliable and efficacious are essential in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.In this study,we designed a dual-adjuvant system with two pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs),MnOx and CpG.This system can improve the retention of antigens at the injection site,facilitate pro-inflammatory cytokines secretion,further recruit and activate dendritic cells(DCs).As a result,antigens can be delivered to lymph nodes specifically,and adaptive immunity was strengthened.The immunized group showed an enhanced and broadened humoral and cellular immune response in systemic immunity and lung protection when combined with a tandem repeat-linked dimeric antigen version of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain(RBDdimer).Remarkably,even with a significant reduction in antigen dosage(three times lower)and a decrease in injection frequencies,our nanovaccine was able to produce the highest neutralizing antibody titers against various mutants.These titers were four-fold higher for the wild-type strain and two-fold higher for both the Beta and Omicron variants in comparison with those elicited by the Alum adjuvant group.In conclusion,our dual-adjuvant formulation presents a promising protein subunit-based candidate vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
基金This work was supported by the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”RD Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2022C01053)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12274108,11874135 and 12104119)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2021C01039)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant Nos.LQ20F040005 and LQ21A050001).
文摘L1_(0)-FePt distinguishes itself for its ultrahigh perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA),enabling thermally stabile memory cells to scale down to 3 nm.The recently discovered“bulk”spin−orbit torques in L1_(0)-FePt provide an efficient and scalable way to manipulate the L1_(0)-FePt magnetization.However,the existence of an external field during the switching limits its practical application,and therefore field-free switching of L1_(0)-FePt is highly demanded.In this manuscript,by growing the L1_(0)-FePt film on vicinal MgO(001)substrates,we realize the field-free switching of L1_(0)-FePt.This method is different from previously established strategies as it does not need to add other functional layers or create asymmetry in the film structure.The dependence on the vicinal angle,film thickness,and growth temperature demonstrates a wide operation window for the fieldfree switching of L1_(0)-FePt.We confirm the physical origin of the field-free switching is due to the tilted anisotropy of L1_(0)-FePt induced by the vicinal surface.We also quantitatively characterize the spin-orbit torques in the L1_(0)-FePt films.Our results extend beyond the established strategies to realize field-free switching,and potentially could be applied to mass production.