The conventional perception of astrocytes as mere supportive cells within the brain has recently been called into question by empirical evidence, which has revealed their active involvement in regulating brain functio...The conventional perception of astrocytes as mere supportive cells within the brain has recently been called into question by empirical evidence, which has revealed their active involvement in regulating brain function and encoding behaviors associated with emotions.Specifically, astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala have been found to play a role in the modulation of anxiety-like behaviors triggered by chronic stress. Nevertheless, the precise molecular mechanisms by which basolateral amygdala astrocytes regulate chronic stress–induced anxiety-like behaviors remain to be fully elucidated. In this study, we found that in a mouse model of anxiety triggered by unpredictable chronic mild stress, the expression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 was upregulated in the basolateral amygdala. Interestingly, our findings indicate that the targeted knockdown of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 specifically within the basolateral amygdala astrocytes was able to rescue the anxiety-like behavior in mice subjected to stress. Furthermore, we found that the overexpression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala, whether achieved through intracranial administration of excitatory amino acid transporter 2agonists or through injection of excitatory amino acid transporter 2-overexpressing viruses with GfaABC1D promoters, evoked anxiety-like behavior in mice. Our single-nucleus RNA sequencing analysis further confirmed that chronic stress induced an upregulation of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 specifically in astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala. Moreover, through in vivo calcium signal recordings, we found that the frequency of calcium activity in the basolateral amygdala of mice subjected to chronic stress was higher compared with normal mice.After knocking down the expression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala, the frequency of calcium activity was not significantly increased, and anxiety-like behavior was obviously mitigated. Additionally, administration of an excitatory amino acid transporter 2 inhibitor in the basolateral amygdala yielded a notable reduction in anxiety level among mice subjected to stress. These results suggest that basolateral amygdala astrocytic excitatory amino acid transporter 2 plays a role in in the regulation of unpredictable chronic mild stress-induced anxiety-like behavior by impacting the activity of local glutamatergic neurons, and targeting excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala holds therapeutic promise for addressing anxiety disorders.展开更多
Mask image projection-based vat photopolymerization(MIP-VPP)offers advantages like low cost,high resolution,and a wide material range,making it popular in industry and education.Recently,MIP-VPP employing liquid cryst...Mask image projection-based vat photopolymerization(MIP-VPP)offers advantages like low cost,high resolution,and a wide material range,making it popular in industry and education.Recently,MIP-VPP employing liquid crystal displays(LCDs)has gained traction,increasingly replacing digital micromirror devices,particularly among hobbyists and in educational settings,and is now beginning to be used in industrial environments.However,LCD-based MIP-VPPsuffers from pronounced pixelated aliasing arising from LCD’s discrete image pixels and itsdirect-contact configuration in MIP-VPP machines,leading to rough surfaces on the 3D-printed parts.Here,we propose a vibration-assisted MIP-VPP method that utilizes a microscalevibration to uniformize the light intensity distribution of the LCD-based mask image on VPP’s building platform.By maintaining the same fabrication speed,our technique generates asmoother,non-pixelated mask image,reducing the roughness on flat surfaces and boundary segments of 3D-printed parts.Through light intensity modeling and simulation,we derived an optimal vibration pattern for LCD mask images,subsequently validated by experiments.We assessed the surface texture,boundary integrity,and dimensional accuracy of componentsproduced using the vibration-assisted approach.The notably smoother surfaces and improved boundary roughness enhance the printing quality of MIP-VPP,enabling its promisingapplications in sectors like the production of 3D-printed optical devices and others.展开更多
The electron's charge and spin degrees of freedom are at the core of modern electronic devices. With the in-depth investigation of two-dimensional materials, another degree of freedom, valley, has also attracted t...The electron's charge and spin degrees of freedom are at the core of modern electronic devices. With the in-depth investigation of two-dimensional materials, another degree of freedom, valley, has also attracted tremendous research interest. The intrinsic spontaneous valley polarization in two-dimensional magnetic systems, ferrovalley material, provides convenience for detecting and modulating the valley. In this review, we first introduce the development of valleytronics.Then, the valley polarization forms by the p-, d-, and f-orbit that are discussed. Following, we discuss the investigation progress of modulating the valley polarization of two-dimensional ferrovalley materials by multiple physical fields, such as electric, stacking mode, strain, and interface. Finally, we look forward to the future developments of valleytronics.展开更多
The aim of this study was to explore the impact of chronic apical periodontitis(CAP)on atherosclerosis in apoE^(−/−)mice fed high-fat diet(HFD).This investigation focused on the gut microbiota,metabolites,and intestin...The aim of this study was to explore the impact of chronic apical periodontitis(CAP)on atherosclerosis in apoE^(−/−)mice fed high-fat diet(HFD).This investigation focused on the gut microbiota,metabolites,and intestinal barrier function to uncover potential links between oral health and cardiovascular disease(CVD).In this study,CAP was shown to exacerbate atherosclerosis in HFD-fed apoE^(−/−)mice,as evidenced by the increase in plaque size and volume in the aortic walls observed via Oil Red O staining.16S rRNA sequencing revealed significant alterations in the gut microbiota,with harmful bacterial species thriving while beneficial species declining.Metabolomic profiling indicated disruptions in lipid metabolism and primary bile acid synthesis,leading to elevated levels of taurochenodeoxycholic acid(TCDCA),taurocholic acid(TCA),and tauroursodeoxycholic acid(TDCA).These metabolic shifts may contribute to atherosclerosis development.Furthermore,impaired intestinal barrier function,characterized by reduced mucin expression and disrupted tight junction proteins,was observed.The increased intestinal permeability observed was positively correlated with the severity of atherosclerotic lesions,highlighting the importance of the intestinal barrier in cardiovascular health.In conclusion,this research underscores the intricate interplay among oral health,gut microbiota composition,metabolite profiles,and CVD incidence.These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene as a potential preventive measure against cardiovascular issues,as well as the need for further investigations into the intricate mechanisms linking oral health,gut microbiota,and metabolic pathways in CVD development.展开更多
Since the superior mechanical,chemical and physical properties of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were discovered,they have gradually become new emerging candidates for renewable energy applications.This review presents the ...Since the superior mechanical,chemical and physical properties of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were discovered,they have gradually become new emerging candidates for renewable energy applications.This review presents the novel applications of HEAs in thermoelectric energy conversion.Firstly,the basic concepts and structural properties of HEAs are introduced.Then,we discuss a number of promising thermoelectric materials based on HEAs.Finally,the conclusion and outlook are presented.This article presents an advanced understanding of the thermoelectric properties of HEAs,which provides new opportunities for promoting their applications in renewable energy.展开更多
The safety and integrity requirements of aerospace composite structures necessitate real-time health monitoring throughout their service life.To this end,distributed optical fiber sensors utilizing back Rayleigh scatt...The safety and integrity requirements of aerospace composite structures necessitate real-time health monitoring throughout their service life.To this end,distributed optical fiber sensors utilizing back Rayleigh scattering have been extensively deployed in structural health monitoring due to their advantages,such as lightweight and ease of embedding.However,identifying the precise location of damage from the optical fiber signals remains a critical challenge.In this paper,a novel approach which namely Modified Sliding Window Principal Component Analysis(MSWPCA)was proposed to facilitate automatic damage identification and localization via distributed optical fiber sensors.The proposed method is able to extract signal characteristics interfered by measurement noise to improve the accuracy of damage detection.Specifically,we applied the MSWPCA method to monitor and analyze the debonding propagation process in honeycomb sandwich panel structures.Our findings demonstrate that the training model exhibits high precision in detecting the location and size of honeycomb debonding,thereby facilitating reliable and efficient online assessment of the structural health state.展开更多
BACKGROUND Obstructive jaundice(OJ)is caused by bile excretion disorder after partial or complete bile duct obstruction.It may cause liver injury through various mechanisms.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has a lot o...BACKGROUND Obstructive jaundice(OJ)is caused by bile excretion disorder after partial or complete bile duct obstruction.It may cause liver injury through various mechanisms.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has a lot of advantages in treating OJ.The recovery of liver function can be accelerated by combining Chinese medicine treatment with existing clinical practice.Yinchenhao decoction(YCHD),a TCM formula,has been used to treat jaundice.Although much progress has been made in recent years in understanding the mechanism of YCHD in treating OJ-induced liver injury,it is still not clear.AIM To investigate chemical components of YCHD that are effective in the treatment of OJ and predict the mechanism of YCHD.METHODS The active components and putative targets of YCHD were predicted using a network pharmacology approach.Gene Ontology biological process and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes path enrichment analysis were carried out by cluster profile.We predicted the biological processes,possible targets,and associated signaling pathways that YCHD may involve in the treatment of OJ.Thirty male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,each consisting of 10 rats:the sham group(Group S),the OJ model group(Group M),and the YCHDtreated group(Group Y).The sham group only received laparotomy.The OJ model was established by ligating the common bile duct twice in Groups M and Y.For 1 wk,rats in Group Y were given a gavage of YCHD(3.6 mL/kg)twice daily,whereas rats in Groups S and M were given the same amount of physiological saline after intragastric administration daily.After 7 d,all rats were killed,and the liver and blood samples were collected for histopathological and biochemical examinations.Total bilirubin(TBIL),direct bilirubin(DBIL),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),and aspartate transaminase(AST)levels in the blood samples were detected.The gene expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)and endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS),and the nucleus positive rate of NF-E2 related factor 2(Nrf2)protein were measured.Western blot analyses were used to detect the protein and gene expression levels of Nrf2,Kelchlike ECH-associated protein 1,NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1(NQO1),and glutathione-Stransferase(GST)in the liver tissues.One-way analysis of variance was used to evaluate the statistical differences using the statistical package for the social sciences 23.0 software.Intergroup comparisons were followed by the least significant difference test and Dunnett’s test.RESULTS The effects of YCHD on OJ involve biological processes such as DNA transcription factor binding,RNA polymerase II specific regulation,DNA binding transcriptional activator activity,and nuclear receptor activity.The protective effects of YCHD against OJ were closely related to 20 pathways,including the hepatitis-B,the mitogen-activated protein kinase,the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B,and tumor necrosis factor signaling pathways.YCHD alleviated the swelling and necrosis of hepatocytes.Following YCHD treatment,the serum levels of TBIL(176.39±17.03μmol/L vs 132.23±13.88μmol/L,P<0.01),DBIL(141.41±14.66μmol/L vs 106.43±10.88μmol/L,P<0.01),ALT(332.07±34.34 U/L vs 269.97±24.78 U/L,P<0.05),and AST(411.44±47.64 U/L vs 305.47±29.36 U/L,P<0.01)decreased.YCHD promoted the translocation of Nrf2 into the nucleus(12.78±0.99%vs 60.77±1.90%,P<0.001).After YCHD treatment,we found a decrease in iNOS(0.30±0.02 vs 0.20±0.02,P<0.001)and an increase in eNOS(0.18±0.02 vs 0.32±0.02,P<0.001).Meanwhile,in OJ rats,YCHD increased the expressions of Nrf2(0.57±0.03 vs 1.18±0.10,P<0.001),NQO1(0.13±0.09 vs 1.19±0.07,P<0.001),and GST(0.12±0.02 vs 0.50±0.05,P<0.001),implying that the potential mechanism of YCHD against OJ-induced liver injury was the upregulation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway.CONCLUSION OJ-induced liver injury is associated with the Nrf2 signaling pathway.YCHD can reduce liver injury and oxidative damage by upregulating the Nrf2 pathway.展开更多
Optical logic gates play important roles in all-optical logic circuits,which lie at the heart of the next-generation optical computing technology.However,the intrinsic contradiction between compactness and robustness ...Optical logic gates play important roles in all-optical logic circuits,which lie at the heart of the next-generation optical computing technology.However,the intrinsic contradiction between compactness and robustness hinders the development in this field.Here,we propose a simple design principle that can possess multiple-input-output states according to the incident circular polarization and direction based on the metasurface doublet,which enables controlled-NOT logic gates in infrared region.Therefore,the directional asymmetric electromagnetic transmission can be achieved.As a proof of concept,a spin-dependent Janus metasurface is designed and experimentally verified that four distinct images corresponding to four input states can be captured in the far-field.In addition,since the design method is derived from geometric optics,it can be easily applied to other spectra.We believe that the proposed metasurface doublet may empower many potential applications in chiral imaging,chiroptical spectroscopy and optical computing.展开更多
To enhance the performance of in-situ synthesized 6vol.%(Ti C+Ti B)/TC4 titanium matrix composites fabricated by casting,a variety of heat treatment processes were carried out.Upon conducting microstructure observatio...To enhance the performance of in-situ synthesized 6vol.%(Ti C+Ti B)/TC4 titanium matrix composites fabricated by casting,a variety of heat treatment processes were carried out.Upon conducting microstructure observations following various heat treatments,it was found that the composites exhibit a basketweave microstructure,consisting of an α phase and a transformed β phase.The sizes of(α+β) phases were found to be refined to varying degrees after the heat treatment processes,while the morphology of Ti B remains largely unchanged and Ti C becomes granulated.Compressive testing revealed that all composites subjected to different heat treatments demonstrate a notable increase in ultimate compressive strength as well as a slight improvement in plasticity compared to the as-cast state.The results of the tribological performance test indicated that the heat-treated composites exhibit lower average friction coefficient,specific wear rate,and worn surface roughness compared to the as-cast composite.Among the heat treatment processes studied,the composite solution heated at 1,150 °C/1 h followed by air cooling,then 950 °C/1 h followed by air cooling,and finally 500 °C/4 h followed by air cooling,demonstrates the highest levels of hardness,compressive strength,and wear resistance.These improvements are attributed to the combined effects of solid solution strengthening,grain refinement,and the pinning of dislocation slip.展开更多
The two-dimensional(2D)material-based thermal switch is attracting attention due to its novel applications,such as energy conversion and thermal management,in nanoscale devices.In this paper,we observed that the rever...The two-dimensional(2D)material-based thermal switch is attracting attention due to its novel applications,such as energy conversion and thermal management,in nanoscale devices.In this paper,we observed that the reversible 2H–1T′phase transition in MoTe_(2)is associated with about a fourfold/tenfold change in thermal conductivity along the X/Y direction by using first-principles calculations.This phenomenon can be profoundly understood by comparing the Mo–Te bonding strength between the two phases.The 2H-MoTe_(2)has one stronger bonding type,while 1T′-MoTe_(2)has three weaker types of bonds,suggesting bonding inhomogeneity in 1T′-MoTe_(2).Meanwhile,the bonding inhomogeneity can induce more scattering of vibration modes.The weaker bonding indicates a softer structure,resulting in lower phonon group velocity,a shorter phonon relaxation lifetime and larger Gr¨uneisen constants.The impact caused by the 2H to 1T′phase transition in MoTe_(2)hinders the propagation of phonons,thereby reducing thermal conductivity.Our study describes the possibility for the provision of the MoTe_(2)-based controllable and reversible thermal switch device.展开更多
BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction(SBO)still imposes a substantial burden on the health care system.Traditional evaluation systems for SBO outcomes only focus on a single element.The comprehensive evaluation of outcom...BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction(SBO)still imposes a substantial burden on the health care system.Traditional evaluation systems for SBO outcomes only focus on a single element.The comprehensive evaluation of outcomes for patients with SBO remains poorly studied.Early intensive clinical care would effectively improve the short-term outcomes for SBO,however,the full spectrum of the potential risk status regarding the high complication-cost burden is undetermined.AIM We aim to construct a novel system for the evaluation of SBO outcomes and the identification of potential risk status.METHODS Patients who were diagnosed with SBO were enrolled and stratified into the simple SBO(SiBO)group and the strangulated SBO(StBO)group.A principal component(PC)analysis was applied for data simplification and the extraction of patient characteristics,followed by separation of the high PC score group and the low PC score group.We identified independent risk status on admission via a binary logistic regression and then constructed predictive models for worsened management outcomes.Receiver operating characteristic curves were drawn,and the areas under the curve(AUCs)were calculated to assess the effectiveness of the predictive models.RESULTS Of the 281 patients,45 patients(16.0%)were found to have StBO,whereas 236 patients(84.0%)had SiBO.Regarding standardized length of stay(LOS),total hospital cost and the presence of severe adverse events(SAEs),a novel principal component was extracted(PC score=0.429×LOS+0.444×total hospital cost+0.291×SAE).In the multivariate analysis,risk statuses related to poor results for SiBO patients,including a low lymphocyte to monocyte ratio(OR=0.656),radiological features of a lack of small bowel feces signs(OR=0.316)and mural thickening(OR=1.338),were identified as risk factors.For the StBO group,higher BUN levels(OR=1.478)and lower lymphocytes levels(OR=0.071)were observed.The AUCs of the predictive models for poor outcomes were 0.715(95%CI:0.635-0.795)and 0.874(95%CI:0.762-0.986)for SiBO and StBO stratification,respectively.CONCLUSION The novel PC indicator provided a comprehensive scoring system for evaluating SBO outcomes on the foundation of complication-cost burden.According to the relative risk factors,early tailored intervention would improve the short-term outcomes.展开更多
Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was applied to rapid screening of positive plasmid clones. Insert-specific primer pairs were used in qPCR colony screening, and false positive colonies could easily be distinguished f...Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was applied to rapid screening of positive plasmid clones. Insert-specific primer pairs were used in qPCR colony screening, and false positive colonies could easily be distinguished from true positive ones by comparing their Ct values. In addition, qPCR is particularly suitable when amplicon is small (<150 bp). This method is sensitive, simple and fast, obviates the need for gel electrophoresis, and is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional PCR approach.展开更多
目的:探讨原发性乳腺弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤(primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,PBDLBCL)的临床病理特点、治疗方案及预后。方法:收集湖南省人民医院、湖南省肿瘤医院和邵阳珂信肿瘤医院2006年1月至2016年12月62例PBDLBCL患者...目的:探讨原发性乳腺弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤(primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,PBDLBCL)的临床病理特点、治疗方案及预后。方法:收集湖南省人民医院、湖南省肿瘤医院和邵阳珂信肿瘤医院2006年1月至2016年12月62例PBDLBCL患者的临床病理资料,采用Kaplan-Meier法进行单因素分析,多因素分析采用Cox回归模型。结果:62例患者均为女性,年龄26~71岁,中位年龄47岁。随访6~105个月,3年患者总生存率(overall survival,OS)为71.0%,5年OS为51.0%。单因素生存分析显示,临床分期、IPI评分、化疗方案、Ki-67、LDH水平、Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达的患者3、5年OS差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Cox回归模型多因素分析结果显示,Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达为影响患者预后的独立因素。结论:Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达为影响患者预后的独立因素,治疗仍以免疫化疗为主,结合局部放疗。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32371070 (to JT),31761163005 (to JT),32100824 (to QX)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,Nos.RCBS20210609104606024 (to QX),JCY20210324101813035 (to DL)+4 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Key S&T Program,No.2018B030336001 (to JT)the Key Basic Research Program of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission,Nos.JCYJ20200109115405930 (to JT),JCYJ20220818101615033 (to DL),JCYJ20210324115811031 (to QX),JCYJ20200109150717745 (to QX)Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Neuroimmunomodulation for Neurological Diseases,No.ZDSYS20220304163558001 (to JT)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Connectome and Behavior,No.2023B1212060055 (to JT)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2021M693298 (to QX)。
文摘The conventional perception of astrocytes as mere supportive cells within the brain has recently been called into question by empirical evidence, which has revealed their active involvement in regulating brain function and encoding behaviors associated with emotions.Specifically, astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala have been found to play a role in the modulation of anxiety-like behaviors triggered by chronic stress. Nevertheless, the precise molecular mechanisms by which basolateral amygdala astrocytes regulate chronic stress–induced anxiety-like behaviors remain to be fully elucidated. In this study, we found that in a mouse model of anxiety triggered by unpredictable chronic mild stress, the expression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 was upregulated in the basolateral amygdala. Interestingly, our findings indicate that the targeted knockdown of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 specifically within the basolateral amygdala astrocytes was able to rescue the anxiety-like behavior in mice subjected to stress. Furthermore, we found that the overexpression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala, whether achieved through intracranial administration of excitatory amino acid transporter 2agonists or through injection of excitatory amino acid transporter 2-overexpressing viruses with GfaABC1D promoters, evoked anxiety-like behavior in mice. Our single-nucleus RNA sequencing analysis further confirmed that chronic stress induced an upregulation of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 specifically in astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala. Moreover, through in vivo calcium signal recordings, we found that the frequency of calcium activity in the basolateral amygdala of mice subjected to chronic stress was higher compared with normal mice.After knocking down the expression of excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala, the frequency of calcium activity was not significantly increased, and anxiety-like behavior was obviously mitigated. Additionally, administration of an excitatory amino acid transporter 2 inhibitor in the basolateral amygdala yielded a notable reduction in anxiety level among mice subjected to stress. These results suggest that basolateral amygdala astrocytic excitatory amino acid transporter 2 plays a role in in the regulation of unpredictable chronic mild stress-induced anxiety-like behavior by impacting the activity of local glutamatergic neurons, and targeting excitatory amino acid transporter 2 in the basolateral amygdala holds therapeutic promise for addressing anxiety disorders.
文摘Mask image projection-based vat photopolymerization(MIP-VPP)offers advantages like low cost,high resolution,and a wide material range,making it popular in industry and education.Recently,MIP-VPP employing liquid crystal displays(LCDs)has gained traction,increasingly replacing digital micromirror devices,particularly among hobbyists and in educational settings,and is now beginning to be used in industrial environments.However,LCD-based MIP-VPPsuffers from pronounced pixelated aliasing arising from LCD’s discrete image pixels and itsdirect-contact configuration in MIP-VPP machines,leading to rough surfaces on the 3D-printed parts.Here,we propose a vibration-assisted MIP-VPP method that utilizes a microscalevibration to uniformize the light intensity distribution of the LCD-based mask image on VPP’s building platform.By maintaining the same fabrication speed,our technique generates asmoother,non-pixelated mask image,reducing the roughness on flat surfaces and boundary segments of 3D-printed parts.Through light intensity modeling and simulation,we derived an optimal vibration pattern for LCD mask images,subsequently validated by experiments.We assessed the surface texture,boundary integrity,and dimensional accuracy of componentsproduced using the vibration-assisted approach.The notably smoother surfaces and improved boundary roughness enhance the printing quality of MIP-VPP,enabling its promisingapplications in sectors like the production of 3D-printed optical devices and others.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12074301 and 12004295)China’s Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project (Grant No.2022M722547)+1 种基金the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics (Grant No.KF2022 09)the Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Provincial Education Department (Grant No.ZK[2021]034)。
文摘The electron's charge and spin degrees of freedom are at the core of modern electronic devices. With the in-depth investigation of two-dimensional materials, another degree of freedom, valley, has also attracted tremendous research interest. The intrinsic spontaneous valley polarization in two-dimensional magnetic systems, ferrovalley material, provides convenience for detecting and modulating the valley. In this review, we first introduce the development of valleytronics.Then, the valley polarization forms by the p-, d-, and f-orbit that are discussed. Following, we discuss the investigation progress of modulating the valley polarization of two-dimensional ferrovalley materials by multiple physical fields, such as electric, stacking mode, strain, and interface. Finally, we look forward to the future developments of valleytronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81970926)supported by the Fujian Province Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2023J01709)the Fujian Provincial Health Technology Project(No.2022QNA073).
文摘The aim of this study was to explore the impact of chronic apical periodontitis(CAP)on atherosclerosis in apoE^(−/−)mice fed high-fat diet(HFD).This investigation focused on the gut microbiota,metabolites,and intestinal barrier function to uncover potential links between oral health and cardiovascular disease(CVD).In this study,CAP was shown to exacerbate atherosclerosis in HFD-fed apoE^(−/−)mice,as evidenced by the increase in plaque size and volume in the aortic walls observed via Oil Red O staining.16S rRNA sequencing revealed significant alterations in the gut microbiota,with harmful bacterial species thriving while beneficial species declining.Metabolomic profiling indicated disruptions in lipid metabolism and primary bile acid synthesis,leading to elevated levels of taurochenodeoxycholic acid(TCDCA),taurocholic acid(TCA),and tauroursodeoxycholic acid(TDCA).These metabolic shifts may contribute to atherosclerosis development.Furthermore,impaired intestinal barrier function,characterized by reduced mucin expression and disrupted tight junction proteins,was observed.The increased intestinal permeability observed was positively correlated with the severity of atherosclerotic lesions,highlighting the importance of the intestinal barrier in cardiovascular health.In conclusion,this research underscores the intricate interplay among oral health,gut microbiota composition,metabolite profiles,and CVD incidence.These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene as a potential preventive measure against cardiovascular issues,as well as the need for further investigations into the intricate mechanisms linking oral health,gut microbiota,and metabolic pathways in CVD development.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(Grant Nos.BK20220407 and BK20220428)。
文摘Since the superior mechanical,chemical and physical properties of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)were discovered,they have gradually become new emerging candidates for renewable energy applications.This review presents the novel applications of HEAs in thermoelectric energy conversion.Firstly,the basic concepts and structural properties of HEAs are introduced.Then,we discuss a number of promising thermoelectric materials based on HEAs.Finally,the conclusion and outlook are presented.This article presents an advanced understanding of the thermoelectric properties of HEAs,which provides new opportunities for promoting their applications in renewable energy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0702800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12072056)supported by National Defense Fundamental Scientific Research Project(XXXX2018204BXXX).
文摘The safety and integrity requirements of aerospace composite structures necessitate real-time health monitoring throughout their service life.To this end,distributed optical fiber sensors utilizing back Rayleigh scattering have been extensively deployed in structural health monitoring due to their advantages,such as lightweight and ease of embedding.However,identifying the precise location of damage from the optical fiber signals remains a critical challenge.In this paper,a novel approach which namely Modified Sliding Window Principal Component Analysis(MSWPCA)was proposed to facilitate automatic damage identification and localization via distributed optical fiber sensors.The proposed method is able to extract signal characteristics interfered by measurement noise to improve the accuracy of damage detection.Specifically,we applied the MSWPCA method to monitor and analyze the debonding propagation process in honeycomb sandwich panel structures.Our findings demonstrate that the training model exhibits high precision in detecting the location and size of honeycomb debonding,thereby facilitating reliable and efficient online assessment of the structural health state.
基金Supported by the Scientific and Technological Project in Key Areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Tianjin Municipal Health and Health Committee,China,No. 2019003the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Project of Tianjin Municipal Health and Health Committee,China,No. 2021042
文摘BACKGROUND Obstructive jaundice(OJ)is caused by bile excretion disorder after partial or complete bile duct obstruction.It may cause liver injury through various mechanisms.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has a lot of advantages in treating OJ.The recovery of liver function can be accelerated by combining Chinese medicine treatment with existing clinical practice.Yinchenhao decoction(YCHD),a TCM formula,has been used to treat jaundice.Although much progress has been made in recent years in understanding the mechanism of YCHD in treating OJ-induced liver injury,it is still not clear.AIM To investigate chemical components of YCHD that are effective in the treatment of OJ and predict the mechanism of YCHD.METHODS The active components and putative targets of YCHD were predicted using a network pharmacology approach.Gene Ontology biological process and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes path enrichment analysis were carried out by cluster profile.We predicted the biological processes,possible targets,and associated signaling pathways that YCHD may involve in the treatment of OJ.Thirty male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,each consisting of 10 rats:the sham group(Group S),the OJ model group(Group M),and the YCHDtreated group(Group Y).The sham group only received laparotomy.The OJ model was established by ligating the common bile duct twice in Groups M and Y.For 1 wk,rats in Group Y were given a gavage of YCHD(3.6 mL/kg)twice daily,whereas rats in Groups S and M were given the same amount of physiological saline after intragastric administration daily.After 7 d,all rats were killed,and the liver and blood samples were collected for histopathological and biochemical examinations.Total bilirubin(TBIL),direct bilirubin(DBIL),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),and aspartate transaminase(AST)levels in the blood samples were detected.The gene expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)and endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS),and the nucleus positive rate of NF-E2 related factor 2(Nrf2)protein were measured.Western blot analyses were used to detect the protein and gene expression levels of Nrf2,Kelchlike ECH-associated protein 1,NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1(NQO1),and glutathione-Stransferase(GST)in the liver tissues.One-way analysis of variance was used to evaluate the statistical differences using the statistical package for the social sciences 23.0 software.Intergroup comparisons were followed by the least significant difference test and Dunnett’s test.RESULTS The effects of YCHD on OJ involve biological processes such as DNA transcription factor binding,RNA polymerase II specific regulation,DNA binding transcriptional activator activity,and nuclear receptor activity.The protective effects of YCHD against OJ were closely related to 20 pathways,including the hepatitis-B,the mitogen-activated protein kinase,the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B,and tumor necrosis factor signaling pathways.YCHD alleviated the swelling and necrosis of hepatocytes.Following YCHD treatment,the serum levels of TBIL(176.39±17.03μmol/L vs 132.23±13.88μmol/L,P<0.01),DBIL(141.41±14.66μmol/L vs 106.43±10.88μmol/L,P<0.01),ALT(332.07±34.34 U/L vs 269.97±24.78 U/L,P<0.05),and AST(411.44±47.64 U/L vs 305.47±29.36 U/L,P<0.01)decreased.YCHD promoted the translocation of Nrf2 into the nucleus(12.78±0.99%vs 60.77±1.90%,P<0.001).After YCHD treatment,we found a decrease in iNOS(0.30±0.02 vs 0.20±0.02,P<0.001)and an increase in eNOS(0.18±0.02 vs 0.32±0.02,P<0.001).Meanwhile,in OJ rats,YCHD increased the expressions of Nrf2(0.57±0.03 vs 1.18±0.10,P<0.001),NQO1(0.13±0.09 vs 1.19±0.07,P<0.001),and GST(0.12±0.02 vs 0.50±0.05,P<0.001),implying that the potential mechanism of YCHD against OJ-induced liver injury was the upregulation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway.CONCLUSION OJ-induced liver injury is associated with the Nrf2 signaling pathway.YCHD can reduce liver injury and oxidative damage by upregulating the Nrf2 pathway.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (12104326,12104329 and 62105228)Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province (2022NSFSC2000)+3 种基金the Opening Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Optical Technologies on Nano-Fabrication and MicroEngineeringfunding by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG,German Research Foundation) under Germany’s Excellence Strategy–EXC 2089/1–390776260 (e-conversion)the context of the Bavarian Collaborative Research Project Solar Technologies Go Hybrid (SolTech)the support from the China Scholarship Council (CSC)
文摘Optical logic gates play important roles in all-optical logic circuits,which lie at the heart of the next-generation optical computing technology.However,the intrinsic contradiction between compactness and robustness hinders the development in this field.Here,we propose a simple design principle that can possess multiple-input-output states according to the incident circular polarization and direction based on the metasurface doublet,which enables controlled-NOT logic gates in infrared region.Therefore,the directional asymmetric electromagnetic transmission can be achieved.As a proof of concept,a spin-dependent Janus metasurface is designed and experimentally verified that four distinct images corresponding to four input states can be captured in the far-field.In addition,since the design method is derived from geometric optics,it can be easily applied to other spectra.We believe that the proposed metasurface doublet may empower many potential applications in chiral imaging,chiroptical spectroscopy and optical computing.
基金financially supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Liaoning Provincial Education Department, China (No.LJKZ0122)。
文摘To enhance the performance of in-situ synthesized 6vol.%(Ti C+Ti B)/TC4 titanium matrix composites fabricated by casting,a variety of heat treatment processes were carried out.Upon conducting microstructure observations following various heat treatments,it was found that the composites exhibit a basketweave microstructure,consisting of an α phase and a transformed β phase.The sizes of(α+β) phases were found to be refined to varying degrees after the heat treatment processes,while the morphology of Ti B remains largely unchanged and Ti C becomes granulated.Compressive testing revealed that all composites subjected to different heat treatments demonstrate a notable increase in ultimate compressive strength as well as a slight improvement in plasticity compared to the as-cast state.The results of the tribological performance test indicated that the heat-treated composites exhibit lower average friction coefficient,specific wear rate,and worn surface roughness compared to the as-cast composite.Among the heat treatment processes studied,the composite solution heated at 1,150 °C/1 h followed by air cooling,then 950 °C/1 h followed by air cooling,and finally 500 °C/4 h followed by air cooling,demonstrates the highest levels of hardness,compressive strength,and wear resistance.These improvements are attributed to the combined effects of solid solution strengthening,grain refinement,and the pinning of dislocation slip.
基金the China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202107000030)RIE2020 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering(AME)Programmatic(Grant No.A1898b0043)A*STAR Aerospace Programme(Grant No.M2115a0092)。
文摘The two-dimensional(2D)material-based thermal switch is attracting attention due to its novel applications,such as energy conversion and thermal management,in nanoscale devices.In this paper,we observed that the reversible 2H–1T′phase transition in MoTe_(2)is associated with about a fourfold/tenfold change in thermal conductivity along the X/Y direction by using first-principles calculations.This phenomenon can be profoundly understood by comparing the Mo–Te bonding strength between the two phases.The 2H-MoTe_(2)has one stronger bonding type,while 1T′-MoTe_(2)has three weaker types of bonds,suggesting bonding inhomogeneity in 1T′-MoTe_(2).Meanwhile,the bonding inhomogeneity can induce more scattering of vibration modes.The weaker bonding indicates a softer structure,resulting in lower phonon group velocity,a shorter phonon relaxation lifetime and larger Gr¨uneisen constants.The impact caused by the 2H to 1T′phase transition in MoTe_(2)hinders the propagation of phonons,thereby reducing thermal conductivity.Our study describes the possibility for the provision of the MoTe_(2)-based controllable and reversible thermal switch device.
基金Supported by Joint Funds for the innovation of science and Technology,Fujian Province,No.2018Y9054Young and Middle-Aged Talents Backbone Program of Fujian Province,No.2020GGA034The Construction Project of Fujian Province Minimally Invasive Medical Center,No.[2021]76.
文摘BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction(SBO)still imposes a substantial burden on the health care system.Traditional evaluation systems for SBO outcomes only focus on a single element.The comprehensive evaluation of outcomes for patients with SBO remains poorly studied.Early intensive clinical care would effectively improve the short-term outcomes for SBO,however,the full spectrum of the potential risk status regarding the high complication-cost burden is undetermined.AIM We aim to construct a novel system for the evaluation of SBO outcomes and the identification of potential risk status.METHODS Patients who were diagnosed with SBO were enrolled and stratified into the simple SBO(SiBO)group and the strangulated SBO(StBO)group.A principal component(PC)analysis was applied for data simplification and the extraction of patient characteristics,followed by separation of the high PC score group and the low PC score group.We identified independent risk status on admission via a binary logistic regression and then constructed predictive models for worsened management outcomes.Receiver operating characteristic curves were drawn,and the areas under the curve(AUCs)were calculated to assess the effectiveness of the predictive models.RESULTS Of the 281 patients,45 patients(16.0%)were found to have StBO,whereas 236 patients(84.0%)had SiBO.Regarding standardized length of stay(LOS),total hospital cost and the presence of severe adverse events(SAEs),a novel principal component was extracted(PC score=0.429×LOS+0.444×total hospital cost+0.291×SAE).In the multivariate analysis,risk statuses related to poor results for SiBO patients,including a low lymphocyte to monocyte ratio(OR=0.656),radiological features of a lack of small bowel feces signs(OR=0.316)and mural thickening(OR=1.338),were identified as risk factors.For the StBO group,higher BUN levels(OR=1.478)and lower lymphocytes levels(OR=0.071)were observed.The AUCs of the predictive models for poor outcomes were 0.715(95%CI:0.635-0.795)and 0.874(95%CI:0.762-0.986)for SiBO and StBO stratification,respectively.CONCLUSION The novel PC indicator provided a comprehensive scoring system for evaluating SBO outcomes on the foundation of complication-cost burden.According to the relative risk factors,early tailored intervention would improve the short-term outcomes.
文摘Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was applied to rapid screening of positive plasmid clones. Insert-specific primer pairs were used in qPCR colony screening, and false positive colonies could easily be distinguished from true positive ones by comparing their Ct values. In addition, qPCR is particularly suitable when amplicon is small (<150 bp). This method is sensitive, simple and fast, obviates the need for gel electrophoresis, and is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional PCR approach.
文摘目的:探讨原发性乳腺弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤(primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,PBDLBCL)的临床病理特点、治疗方案及预后。方法:收集湖南省人民医院、湖南省肿瘤医院和邵阳珂信肿瘤医院2006年1月至2016年12月62例PBDLBCL患者的临床病理资料,采用Kaplan-Meier法进行单因素分析,多因素分析采用Cox回归模型。结果:62例患者均为女性,年龄26~71岁,中位年龄47岁。随访6~105个月,3年患者总生存率(overall survival,OS)为71.0%,5年OS为51.0%。单因素生存分析显示,临床分期、IPI评分、化疗方案、Ki-67、LDH水平、Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达的患者3、5年OS差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Cox回归模型多因素分析结果显示,Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达为影响患者预后的独立因素。结论:Myc/Bcl-2蛋白共表达为影响患者预后的独立因素,治疗仍以免疫化疗为主,结合局部放疗。