The suitable cement concrete pavement for mountainous areas is a form of low-cost cement concrete pavement that uses unconventional graded stones in different proportions in ordinary concrete,allowing the concrete to ...The suitable cement concrete pavement for mountainous areas is a form of low-cost cement concrete pavement that uses unconventional graded stones in different proportions in ordinary concrete,allowing the concrete to fully contact the stones and form a stable and well-bonded slab with large particle stones.As large particle stones replace a certain volume of cement concrete,they have good economic performance and are a low-cost form of cement concrete pavement.This study researches the use of ANSYS tools to analyze the influence of geometric dimensions and material properties of rigid pavement structural layers on the mechanical properties of pavement structures.展开更多
Drug-eluting balloon(DEB)angioplasty has emerged as an effective treatment for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.However,distal embolism and late lumen restenosis could be caused by drug loss during DEB hand...Drug-eluting balloon(DEB)angioplasty has emerged as an effective treatment for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.However,distal embolism and late lumen restenosis could be caused by drug loss during DEB handling and rapid drug metabolization.Here,a drug-loaded balloon equipped with tip-separable microneedles on the balloon surface(MNDLB)was developed.Inbuilt near-infrared(NIR)ring laser inside the catheter inner shaft was introduced to activate the biodegradable microneedle tips for the first time.The drug-loaded tips thus could be embedded in the vasculature and then released antiproliferative drug-paclitaxel slowly via polymer degradation for more than half a year.A significant increase in drug delivery efficiency and superior therapeutic effectiveness compared with the standard DEB were demonstrated using an atherosclerosis rabbit model.展开更多
Bacterial keratitis(BK)is a principal factor contributing to corneal ulcers and ocular complications,and has become a significant killer of global vision health.Traditional antibiotic therapy has unsatisfactory therap...Bacterial keratitis(BK)is a principal factor contributing to corneal ulcers and ocular complications,and has become a significant killer of global vision health.Traditional antibiotic therapy has unsatisfactory therapeutic effect due to short residence time and low utilization rate of drug,and the long-term abuse of antibiotics can easily incur the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria.Furthermore,antibiotics are not effective in addressing the excessive inflammatory response caused by infection.Here,we developed a terbium-doped zinc oxide constructed dual-light-responsive nitric oxide(NO)-releasing nanoparticle(ZT@P@B)and modified it on the surface of contact lenses(CL-ZT@P@B)to boost its bioavailability.In vitro and in vivo experimental results verified that ZT@P@B could simultaneously respond to green light(GL)and 808 nm near-infrared(NIR)without obvious damage to the eyes,releasing reactive oxygen species(ROS)and NO,which could effectively kill bacteria(including drug-resistant strains)and reduce inflammatory response.The platform provides a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of BK.展开更多
Thromboembolism is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality.Currently,for the lack of targeting,short half-life,low bioavailability and high bleeding risk of the classical thrombolytic drugs,pharmacological throm...Thromboembolism is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality.Currently,for the lack of targeting,short half-life,low bioavailability and high bleeding risk of the classical thrombolytic drugs,pharmacological thrombolysis is usually a slow process based on micro-pumping.In addition,frequently monitoring and regulating coagulation functions are also required during(and after)the process of thrombolysis.To address these issues,a targeted thrombolytic and anticoagulation nanoplatform(UCATS-UK)is developed based on upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)that can convert 808 or 980 nm near-infrared(NIR)light into UV/blue light.This nanoplatform can target and enrich in the thrombus site.Synergistic thrombolysis and anticoagulation therapy thus could be realized through the controlled release of urokinase(UK)and nitric oxide(NO).Both in vitro and in vivo experiments have confirmed the excellent thrombolytic and anticoagulative capabilities of this multifunctional nanoplatform.Combined with the unique fluorescent imaging capability of UCNPs,this work is expected to contribute to the development of clinical thrombolysis therapy towards an integrated system of imaging,diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
Today,earphones have almost been owned by everyone.However,wearing earphones for a long time can cause two serious problems:(1)irreversible damage to hearing;(2)rapid proliferation of bacteria in the ear canal.Herein,...Today,earphones have almost been owned by everyone.However,wearing earphones for a long time can cause two serious problems:(1)irreversible damage to hearing;(2)rapid proliferation of bacteria in the ear canal.Herein,an earphone modification strategy is developed for the first time,to reduce hearing loss and inhibit bacteria simultaneously.This earphone is equipped with a high purity yellow light(YL)light-emitting diode chip developed by our university.Then,the surface of the earphone is loaded with porous zinc oxide and silver nanoparticle composite material(ZnO-Ag)that can respond to the YL.Under the excitation of YL,the porous ZnO-Ag can release reactive oxygen species with strong antibacterial activity.More importantly,we discover that YL can reduce the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-3,the secretion of inflammatory factors,and apoptosis in the cochlea,thereby effectively reduce hearing loss.展开更多
文摘The suitable cement concrete pavement for mountainous areas is a form of low-cost cement concrete pavement that uses unconventional graded stones in different proportions in ordinary concrete,allowing the concrete to fully contact the stones and form a stable and well-bonded slab with large particle stones.As large particle stones replace a certain volume of cement concrete,they have good economic performance and are a low-cost form of cement concrete pavement.This study researches the use of ANSYS tools to analyze the influence of geometric dimensions and material properties of rigid pavement structural layers on the mechanical properties of pavement structures.
基金This work was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31860263 to Xiaolei Wang,No.82060095 to Weimin Zhou),Key Youth Project of Jiangxi Province(20202ACB216002 to Xiaolei Wang),Key Research and Development Project of Jiangxi Province(20212BBG73004 to Xiaolei Wang,20171ACG70008 to Weimin Zhou)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(911135755018 to Weimin Zhou).
文摘Drug-eluting balloon(DEB)angioplasty has emerged as an effective treatment for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.However,distal embolism and late lumen restenosis could be caused by drug loss during DEB handling and rapid drug metabolization.Here,a drug-loaded balloon equipped with tip-separable microneedles on the balloon surface(MNDLB)was developed.Inbuilt near-infrared(NIR)ring laser inside the catheter inner shaft was introduced to activate the biodegradable microneedle tips for the first time.The drug-loaded tips thus could be embedded in the vasculature and then released antiproliferative drug-paclitaxel slowly via polymer degradation for more than half a year.A significant increase in drug delivery efficiency and superior therapeutic effectiveness compared with the standard DEB were demonstrated using an atherosclerosis rabbit model.
基金This work was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31860263)the Key Youth Project of Jiangxi Province(No.20202ACB216002).
文摘Bacterial keratitis(BK)is a principal factor contributing to corneal ulcers and ocular complications,and has become a significant killer of global vision health.Traditional antibiotic therapy has unsatisfactory therapeutic effect due to short residence time and low utilization rate of drug,and the long-term abuse of antibiotics can easily incur the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria.Furthermore,antibiotics are not effective in addressing the excessive inflammatory response caused by infection.Here,we developed a terbium-doped zinc oxide constructed dual-light-responsive nitric oxide(NO)-releasing nanoparticle(ZT@P@B)and modified it on the surface of contact lenses(CL-ZT@P@B)to boost its bioavailability.In vitro and in vivo experimental results verified that ZT@P@B could simultaneously respond to green light(GL)and 808 nm near-infrared(NIR)without obvious damage to the eyes,releasing reactive oxygen species(ROS)and NO,which could effectively kill bacteria(including drug-resistant strains)and reduce inflammatory response.The platform provides a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of BK.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31860263 to Xiaolei Wang,No.82060095 to Weimin Zhou)Key Youth Project of Jiangxi Province(20202ACB216002 to Xiaolei Wang)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(911135755018 to Weimin Zhou)Jiangxi Provincial Graduate Innovation Special Fund(YC2020-B053 to Shichen Liu).
文摘Thromboembolism is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality.Currently,for the lack of targeting,short half-life,low bioavailability and high bleeding risk of the classical thrombolytic drugs,pharmacological thrombolysis is usually a slow process based on micro-pumping.In addition,frequently monitoring and regulating coagulation functions are also required during(and after)the process of thrombolysis.To address these issues,a targeted thrombolytic and anticoagulation nanoplatform(UCATS-UK)is developed based on upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)that can convert 808 or 980 nm near-infrared(NIR)light into UV/blue light.This nanoplatform can target and enrich in the thrombus site.Synergistic thrombolysis and anticoagulation therapy thus could be realized through the controlled release of urokinase(UK)and nitric oxide(NO).Both in vitro and in vivo experiments have confirmed the excellent thrombolytic and anticoagulative capabilities of this multifunctional nanoplatform.Combined with the unique fluorescent imaging capability of UCNPs,this work is expected to contribute to the development of clinical thrombolysis therapy towards an integrated system of imaging,diagnosis and treatment.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31860263)Key Youth Project of Jiangxi Province(No.20202ACB216002).
文摘Today,earphones have almost been owned by everyone.However,wearing earphones for a long time can cause two serious problems:(1)irreversible damage to hearing;(2)rapid proliferation of bacteria in the ear canal.Herein,an earphone modification strategy is developed for the first time,to reduce hearing loss and inhibit bacteria simultaneously.This earphone is equipped with a high purity yellow light(YL)light-emitting diode chip developed by our university.Then,the surface of the earphone is loaded with porous zinc oxide and silver nanoparticle composite material(ZnO-Ag)that can respond to the YL.Under the excitation of YL,the porous ZnO-Ag can release reactive oxygen species with strong antibacterial activity.More importantly,we discover that YL can reduce the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-3,the secretion of inflammatory factors,and apoptosis in the cochlea,thereby effectively reduce hearing loss.