Long-Time Behavior of Solution for Autonomous Suspension Bridge Equations with State-Dependent Delay

This work is devoted to the following suspension bridge with state-dependent delay: . The main goal of this paper is to investigate the long-time behavior of the system. Under suitable hypothesis, the quasi-stability estimates of the system are established, based on which the existence of global attractor with finite fractal dimension is obtained. Furthermore, the existence of exponential attractor is proved.

Advanced smart biomaterials and constructs for hard tissue engineering and regeneration

Hard tissue repair and regeneration cost hundreds of billions of dollars annually worldwide, and the need has substantially increased as the population has aged. Hard tissues include bone and tooth structures that contain calcium phosphate minerals.Smart biomaterial-based tissue engineering and regenerative medicine methods have the exciting potential to meet this urgent need. Smart biomaterials and constructs refer to biomaterials and constructs that possess instructive/inductive or triggering/stimulating effects on cells and tissues by engineering the material’s responsiveness to internal or external stimuli or have intelligently tailored properties and functions that can promote tissue repair and regeneration. The smart material-based approaches include smart scaffolds and stem cell constructs for bone tissue engineering; smart drug delivery systems to enhance bone regeneration; smart dental resins that respond to pH to protect tooth structures; smart pH-sensitive dental materials to selectively inhibit acid-producing bacteria; smart polymers to modulate biofilm species away from a pathogenic composition and shift towards a healthy composition; and smart materials to suppress biofilms and avoid drug resistance. These smart biomaterials can not only deliver and guide stem cells to improve tissue regeneration and deliver drugs and bioactive agents with spatially and temporarily controlled releases but can also modulate/suppress biofilms and combat infections in wound sites. The new generation of smart biomaterials provides exciting potential and is a promising opportunity to substantially enhance hard tissue engineering and regenerative medicine efficacy.

Dental remineralization via poly(amido amine) and restorative materials containing calcium phosphate nanoparticles

Tooth decay is prevalent,and secondary caries causes restoration failures,both of which are related to demineralization.There is an urgent need to develop new therapeutic materials with remineralization functions.This article represents the first review on the cutting edge research of poly(amido amine)(PAMAM) in combination with nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP).PAMAM was excellent nucleation template,and could absorb calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) ions via its functional groups to activate remineralization.NACP composite and adhesive showed acid-neutralization and Ca and P ion release capabilities.PAMAM +NACP together showed synergistic effects and produced triple benefits: excellent nucleation templates,superior acidneutralization,and ions release.Therefore,the PAMAM+NACP strategy possessed much greater remineralization capacity than using PAMAM or NACP alone.PAMAM+NACP achieved dentin remineralization even in an acidic solution without any initial Ca and P ions.Besides,the long-term remineralization capability of PAMAM+NACP was established.After prolonged fluid challenge,the immersed PAMAM with the recharged NACP still induced effective dentin mineral regeneration.Furthermore,the hardness of predemineralized dentin was increased back to that of healthy dentin,indicating a complete remineralization.Therefore,the novel PAMAM+NACP approach is promising to provide long-term therapeutic effects including tooth remineralization,hardness increase,and caries-inhibition capabilities.

Clinical and molecular research of neuroacanthocytosis

Neuroacanthocytosis is an autosomal recessive or dominant inherited disease characterized by widespread, non-specific nervous system symptoms, or spiculated ＂acanthocytic＂ red blood cells. The clinical manifestations typically involve chorea and dystonia, or a range of other movement disorders. Psychiatric and cognitive symptoms may also be present. The two core neuroacanthocytosis syndromes, in which acanthocytosis is atypical, are autosomal recessive chorea-acanthocytosis and X-linked McLeod syndrome. Acanthocytes are found in a smaller proportion of patients with Huntington＇s disease-like 2 and pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration. Because the clinical manifestations are diverse and complicated, in this review we present features of inheritance, age of onset, neuroimaging and laboratory findings, as well as the spectrum of central and peripheral neurological abnormalities and extraneuronal involvement to help distinguish the four specific syndromes.

Effects of controlled-release urea application on the growth, yield and nitrogen recovery efficiency of cotton

Field experiments were conducted to study the effects of the controlled release urea (CRU) application on growth yield and nitrogen recovery efficiency of cotton in the main cotton zone of the Yangtze River basin in 2010. Different nitrogen levels were set in order to determine the suitable dosage of CRU on cotton. The special purpose was to provide evidence for the CRU application in cotton fields. The results show that the application of CRU promotes the growth of cotton significantly and enhances the nitrogen supply in the whole period. Compared to the treatment with total N as base fertilizer (UB), the bod, flower, little bolls and total bolls are increased significantly. There are no significant differences in the yield between the CRU treatment and the treatment of controlled release urea and urea combined application (60%CRU + 40%U), but an increase by 12.38%-22.67% compared to the UB treatment, and an increase by 4.49%-7.23% compared to the treatments of total N split application (UD). The nitrogen uptake of CRU treatment was significantly increased by 13.01%-48.32% and 30.27%-13.01% than UB treatment and UD treatment, respectively. The nutrient recovery efficiency of CRU treatment is increased by 16.42-20.59, 5.92-11.29 and 4.22-12.59 percentage points compared to the UB treatment, UD treatment and 60%CRU + 40%U treatment, respectively. In this study, there was a good linearity relationship between the cotton yield and amount of CRU in Wuxue site. The yield of cotton response to amount of CRU could be described by the model of linear plus plateau in Jingzhou site.

Occurrence and Reduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine Hesitancy Among Medical University Students—Shanxi Province,China,2020

Summary What is already known about this topic?Previous research has primarily examined the issue of hepatitis B vaccine hesitancy in migrant workers and other adult populations.However,there is a lack of studies that have specifically investigated the prevalence of hepatitis B vaccine hesitancy among university students.What is added by this report?

青藏高原地区气象干旱研究进展与展望

青藏高原是承受自然灾害脆弱性较高的地区。该区域经常遭受雪灾、干旱、大风、雷电、冰雹和洪涝等气象灾害的危害,其中,干旱是该区域除雪灾外影响最为严重的气象灾害。随着气候变化和人类活动的加剧,青藏高原由气象灾害造成的损失不断加剧。为此,着眼于青藏高原的区域特点,对其气象干旱研究现状进行了梳理与分析,系统总结了青藏高原气象干旱的主要研究成果,揭示了青藏高原气象干旱时空分布的基本特征:干旱的高发区在高原的北部、东北部、西南部和东南部,高发时段为1980年代和2000年代;归纳了青藏高原气象干旱监测和预测的主要技术方法:基于干旱指数开展的干旱监测评估和基于干旱影响因子利用气候模式进行的干旱预测;给出了青藏高原干旱灾害风险的发生规律:青藏高原东北部偏南地区是农牧业干旱灾害的高风险区,东北部、西南部和东南部是较高风险区;高寒草原比高寒草甸面临的干旱灾害风险高。基于数值模式和未来情景,预估21世纪青藏高原气温升高、降水增加;但由于降水增加表现出明显的时空分布不均匀性,未来发生季节性和区域性气象干旱的可能性仍然很大;同时,提出了青藏高原气象干旱研究在资料、技术方法和模式应用等方面存在的问题,并结合国际前沿,展望了青藏高原气象干旱未来研究需关注的关键科学问题和技术领域。

富血小板血浆在肩袖损伤治疗中的研究进展

肩袖损伤是引起肩痛及肩关节功能障碍的常见原因之一,其发病率高,可严重影响患者的生活质量,肩袖修复失败是目前临床工作中面临的巨大挑战。富血小板血浆作为组织修复再生的一种新兴疗法,为临床治疗肩袖损伤提供了新的思路。本文通过近几年的文献研究,阐述了富血小板血浆的制备、其生物学特性及近几年的体外、动物及临床试验等方面的研究现状,旨在规范富血小板血浆在肩袖损伤中的临床应用,找到富血小板血浆治疗肩袖损伤的最佳治疗条件。

Identifying potential anti-COVID-19 pharmacological components of traditional Chinese medicine Lianhuaqingwen capsule based on human exposure and ACE2 biochromatography screening

Lianhuaqingwen(LHQW)capsule,a herb medicine product,has been clinically proved to be effective in coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pneumonia treatment.However,human exposure to LHQW components and their pharmacological effects remain largely unknown.Hence,this study aimed to determine human exposure to LHQW components and their anti-COVID-19 pharmacological activities.Analysis of LHQW component profiles in human plasma and urine after repeated therapeutic dosing was conducted using a combination of HRMS and an untargeted data-mining approach,leading to detection of 132 LHQW prototype and metabolite components,which were absorbed via the gastrointestinal tract and formed via biotransformation in human,respectively.Together with data from screening by comprehensive 2 D angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2)biochromatography,8 components in LHQW that were exposed to human and had potential ACE2 targeting ability were identified for further pharmacodynamic evaluation.Results show that rhein,forsythoside A,forsythoside I,neochlorogenic acid and its isomers exhibited high inhibitory effect on ACE2.For the first time,this study provides chemical and biochemical evidence for exploring molecular mechanisms of therapeutic effects of LHQW capsule for the treatment of COVID-19 patients based on the components exposed to human.It also demonstrates the utility of the human exposure-based approach to identify pharmaceutically active components in Chinese herb medicines.

Impact of HBV replication in peripheral blood mononuclear cell on HBV intrauterine transmission

This study determined the effect of hepatitis B virus （HBV） replication in peripheral blood mononuclear cell （PBMC） from HBsAg-positive mothers on HBV intrauterine transmission. A total of 150 HBsAg- positive mothers and their neonates were recruited in this study. Within 24 h after birth, HBV serological markers, serum HBV DNA, PBMC HBV relaxed circular DNA （rcDNA）, and covalently closed circular DNA （cccDNA） were measured in the HBsAg-positive mothers and their neonates before passive-active immune prophylaxis. The relationship between HBV replication in PBMC and HBV intrauterine transmission was examined through Chi- square test and logistic regression. The rate of HBV intrauterine transmission was 8.00% （12/150） in the 150 neonates born to HBsAg-positive mothers. The positivities of PBMC HBV rcDNA and cceDNA in the HBsAg- positive mothers were 36.67% （55/150） and 10% （15/150）, respectively. Maternal PBMC HBV cccDNA was a risk factor of HBV intrauterine transmission （OR = 6.003, 95% Ch 1.249-28.855）. Maternal serum HBeAg was a risk factor of PBMC HBV rcDNA （OR = 3.896, 95% CI： 1.929-7.876） and PBMC HBV cccDNA （OR = 3.74, 95% CI： 1.186--11.793） in the HBsAg-positive mothers. Administration of hepatitis B immune globulin was a protective factor ofPBMC HBV cccDNA （OR = 0.312, 95% CI： 0.102-0.954） during pregnancy. The positivity ofPBMC HBV rcDNA was related to that of cccDNA in the HBsAg-positive mothers （Zz= 5.087, P = 0.024）. This study suggests that PBMC is a reservoir of HBV and an extrahepatic site for virus replication and plays a critical role in HBV intrauterine transmission.

Causes and Changes of Drought in China:Research Progress and Prospects

Drought is one of the most serious and extensive natural hazards in the world.Subject to monsoon climate variability,China is particularly influenced by drought hazards,especially meteorological drought.Based on a comprehensive understanding of the current status of international drought research,this paper systematically reviews the history and achievements of drought research in China since the founding of the People’s Republic of China,from four main perspectives:characteristics and spatiotemporal distribution of historical and recent drought events,drought formation mechanism and change trend,drought hazard risk,and the particular flash drought.The progress and problems of drought research in China are analyzed and future prospects are proposed,with emphasis on the multi-factor synergetic effect for drought formation;the effect of land-atmosphere interaction;identification,monitoring,and prediction of flash drought;categorization of drought and characteristics among various types of drought;the agricultural drought development;drought response to climate warming;and assessment of drought hazard risks.It is suggested that strengthening scientific experimental research on drought in China is imperative.The present review is conducive to strategic planning of drought research and application,and may facilitate further development of drought research in China.

Estimation of reproduction numbers of COVID-19 in typical countries and epidemic trends under different prevention and control scenarios

The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has become a life-threatening pandemic.The epidemic trends in different countries vary considerably due to different policy-making and resources mobilization.We calculated basic reproduction number(R0)and the time-varying estimate of the effective reproductive number(Rt)of COVID-19 by using the maximum likelihood method and the sequential Bayesian method,respectively.European and North American countries possessed higher (R0)and unsteady Rt fluctuations,whereas some heavily affected Asian countries showed relatively low (R0)and declining Rt now.The numbers of patients in Africa and Latin America are still low,but the potential risk of huge outbreaks cannot be ignored.Three scenarios were then simulated,generating distinct outcomes by using SEIR(susceptible,exposed,infectious,and removed)model.First,evidence-based prompt responses yield lower transmission rate followed by decreasing Rt.Second,implementation of effective control policies at a relatively late stage,in spite of huge casualties at early phase,can still achieve containment and mitigation.Third,wisely taking advantage of the time-window for developing countries in Africa and Latin America to adopt adequate measures can save more people’s life.Our mathematical modeling provides evidence for international communities to develop sound design of containment and mitigation policies for COVID-19.

Phase-and epidemic region-adjusted estimation of the number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in China

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 in China was first reported in Wuhan in December 2019 and gradually spread to other areas in China.After implementation of prevention and control measures,the estimation of the epidemic trend is needed.A phase-and region-adjusted SEIR model was applied for modeling and predicting the number of cases in Wuhan,Hubei Province and regions outside Hubei Province in China.The estimated number of infections could reach its peak in late February 2020 in Wuhan and Hubei Province,which is 55303–84520 and 83944–129312,respectively,while the epidemic peaks in regions outside Hubei Province in China could appear on February 13,2020 with the estimated 13035–19108 cases.According to the estimation,the outbreak would abate in March and April all over China.Current estimation provided evidence for planned work resumption under stringent prevention and control in China to further support the fight against the epidemic.Nevertheless,there is still possibility of the second outbreak brought by the work resumption and population migration,especially from Hubei Province and high intensity cities outside Hubei Province.Strict prevention and control measures still need to be considered in the regions with high intensity of epidemic and densely-populated cities.

Safety and immunogenicity of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in high-risk occupational population:a randomized,parallel,controlled clinical trial

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and the resulting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have a substantial burden on health-care systems around the world. This is a randomized parallel controlled trial for assessment of the immunogenicity and safety of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, aiming to determine an appropriate vaccination interval of the vaccine for high-risk occupational population.Methods: In an ongoing randomized, parallel, controlled phase IV trial between January and May 2021 in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China, we randomly assigned the airport ground staff and public security officers aged 18 to 59 years to receive two doses of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine at 14 days, 21 days, or 28 days. The serum neutralizing antibody to live SARS-CoV-2 was performed at baseline and 28 days after immunization. Long-term data are being collected. The primary immunogenicity endpoints were neutralization antibody seroconversion and geometric mean titer (GMT) at 28 days after the second dose. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square, and logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis.Results: A total of 809 participants underwent randomization and received two doses of injections: 270, 270, 269 in the 0-14, 0-21, and 0-28 vaccination group, respectively. By day 28 after the second injection, SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody of GMT was 98.4 (95%CI: 88.4-108.4) in the 0-14 group, which was significantly lower compared with 134.4 (95%CI: 123.1-145.7) in the 0-21 group (P < 0.001 vs 0-14 group) and 145.5 (95%CI: 131.3-159.6) in the 0-28 group (P < 0.001 vs 0-14 group), resulting in the seroconversion rates to neutralizing antibodies (GMT ≥ 16) of 100.0% for all three groups, respectively. The intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis yielded similar results. All reported adverse reactions were mild.Conclusions: Both a two-dose of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine at 0-21 days and 0-28 days regimens significantly improved SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody level compared to the 0-14 days regimen in high-risk occupational population, with seroconversion rates of 100.0%.

Improved phase retrieval in holographic data storage based on a designed iterative embedded data

Embedded data are used to retrieve phases quicker with high accuracy in phase-modulated holographic data storage(HDS).We propose a method to design an embedded data distribution using iterations to enhance the intensity of the high-frequency signal in the Fourier spectrum.The proposed method increases the antinoise performance and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of the Fourier spectrum distribution,realizing a more efficient phase retrieval.Experiments indicate that the bit error rate(BER)of this method can be reduced by a factor of one after 10 iterations.

Immunogenicity of Short-Course,High-Dose Hepatitis B Vaccination in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease-Shanxi Province,China,2019-2020

Summary What is already known about this topic?As one of the populations at high risk of hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection,patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD)require rapid and effective development of hepatitis B surface antibodies(anti-HBs).What is added by this report?The short-course,high-dose regimen of hepatitis B vaccination rapidly induced comparable immunological responses to the routine regimen,achieving a seroconversion rate of 88.5%,a high-response rate of 64.1%,and anti-HBs geometric mean concentrations of 824.1 mIU/mL.What are the implications for public health practice?The short-course,high-dose regimen represents an effective rapid immunization strategy for CKD patients,particularly when administered prior to immunosuppressive therapy.This study provides compelling evidence for optimizing immunization protocols in the CKD population.