Phase change materials(PCMs)offer a promising solution to address the challenges posed by intermittency and fluctuations in solar thermal utilization.However,for organic solid-liquid PCMs,issues such as leakage,low th...Phase change materials(PCMs)offer a promising solution to address the challenges posed by intermittency and fluctuations in solar thermal utilization.However,for organic solid-liquid PCMs,issues such as leakage,low thermal conductivity,lack of efficient solar-thermal media,and flamma-bility have constrained their broad applications.Herein,we present an innova-tive class of versatile composite phase change materials(CPCMs)developed through a facile and environmentally friendly synthesis approach,leveraging the inherent anisotropy and unidirectional porosity of wood aerogel(nanowood)to support polyethylene glycol(PEG).The wood modification process involves the incorporation of phytic acid(PA)and MXene hybrid structure through an evaporation-induced assembly method,which could impart non-leaking PEG filling while concurrently facilitating thermal conduction,light absorption,and flame-retardant.Consequently,the as-prepared wood-based CPCMs showcase enhanced thermal conductivity(0.82 W m^(-1)K^(-1),about 4.6 times than PEG)as well as high latent heat of 135.5 kJ kg^(-1)(91.5%encapsula-tion)with thermal durability and stability throughout at least 200 heating and cooling cycles,featuring dramatic solar-thermal conversion efficiency up to 98.58%.In addition,with the synergistic effect of phytic acid and MXene,the flame-retardant performance of the CPCMs has been significantly enhanced,showing a self-extinguishing behavior.Moreover,the excellent electromagnetic shielding of 44.45 dB was endowed to the CPCMs,relieving contemporary health hazards associated with electromagnetic waves.Overall,we capitalize on the exquisite wood cell structure with unidirectional transport inherent in the development of multifunctional CPCMs,showcasing the operational principle through a proof-of-concept prototype system.展开更多
A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetrae...A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.展开更多
Currently,the demand for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials with specific functions and capable of withstanding harsh environments is becoming increasingly urgent.Multi-component interface engineering is con...Currently,the demand for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials with specific functions and capable of withstanding harsh environments is becoming increasingly urgent.Multi-component interface engineering is considered an effective means to achieve high-efficiency EMW absorption.However,interface modulation engineering has not been fully discussed and has great potential in the field of EMW absorption.In this study,multi-component tin compound fiber composites based on carbon fiber(CF)substrate were prepared by electrospinning,hydrothermal synthesis,and high-temperature thermal reduction.By utilizing the different properties of different substances,rich heterogeneous interfaces are constructed.This effectively promotes charge transfer and enhances interfacial polarization and conduction loss.The prepared SnS/SnS_(2)/SnO_(2)/CF composites with abundant heterogeneous interfaces have and exhibit excellent EMW absorption properties at a loading of 50 wt%in epoxy resin.The minimum reflection loss(RL)is−46.74 dB and the maximum effective absorption bandwidth is 5.28 GHz.Moreover,SnS/SnS_(2)/SnO_(2)/CF epoxy composite coatings exhibited long-term corrosion resistance on Q235 steel surfaces.Therefore,this study provides an effective strategy for the design of high-efficiency EMW absorbing materials in complex and harsh environments.展开更多
Inspired by the constitution of things in the natural world,three-dimensional (3D)nanofiber scaffold/cells complex was constructed via the combination of electrospinning technology and origami techniques.The nanofiber...Inspired by the constitution of things in the natural world,three-dimensional (3D)nanofiber scaffold/cells complex was constructed via the combination of electrospinning technology and origami techniques.The nanofiber boxes prepared by origami provided a limited space for the layer-by-layer nanofiber films,and the human fetal osteoblasts (hFOBs)seeded on the both sides of the nanofiber films were expected to facilitate the bonding,of the adjacent nanofiber films through the secretion of extracellular matrix.Specifically,the hFOBs presented 3D distribution in the nanofiber scaffold,and they can stretch across the gaps between the adjacent nanofiber films,forming the cell layers and filling the whole 3D nanofiber scaffold.Eventually,a 3D block composed of electrospun nanofiber scaffold and cells was obtained',which possesses potential applications in bone tissue engineering.Interestingly,we also created 3D nanofiber structures that range from simple forms to intricate architectures via origami,indicating that the combination of electrospinning technology and origami techniques is a feasible method for the 3D construction of tissue engineering scaffolds.展开更多
There is a consensus that the prevention of wound infection should be achieved in the following ways:(1)closing the wound to protect it from extra infection;(2)an antibacterial agent that could kill endogenous bacteri...There is a consensus that the prevention of wound infection should be achieved in the following ways:(1)closing the wound to protect it from extra infection;(2)an antibacterial agent that could kill endogenous bacteria.However,existing bulk two-dimensional antibacterial materials show inefficient adhesion to wounds with complex morphology and thus cause the prevention of wound closure.Reducing the thickness of bulk two-dimensional materials to less than 100 nanometres endows them with great flexibility,which could allow them to adhere to wounds with complex morphology by only physical adhesion.Herein,a broad-spectrum and efficient antimicrobial peptide(AMP)was introduced to biocompatible methacrylated gelatine(GelMA)with multiple modification sites,which served as an inner antibacterial layer.After being combined with a biodegradable and good mechanical poly-l-lactide(PLLA)outer layer through plasma-treatment-assisted spin coating,we finally constructed bilayered antibacterial nanosheets with a thickness of approximately 80 nm.These bilayered nanosheets possess good adhesion to surfaces with complex topography and thus achieve better wound closure than other bulk two-dimensional materials.Moreover,this AMP-grafted conjugation shows minimal cytotoxicity compared with Ag^+antibacterial agents,and the antibacterial rate of nanosheets is dependent on the graft rate of AMP.We suggest that this bilayered antibacterial nanosheet might be an advanced anti-infection dressing for wound treatment in clinical settings.展开更多
Introduction The concept of“gradients”has been widely demonstrated and applicated in biology.For example,concentration gradients and potential gradients in the body can regulate the homeostasis as well as the balanc...Introduction The concept of“gradients”has been widely demonstrated and applicated in biology.For example,concentration gradients and potential gradients in the body can regulate the homeostasis as well as the balance of physiological environment;oxygen gradients play a vital role in cellular gene expression and migration.展开更多
The design and fabrication of electromagnetic interference shielding films with a novel structure to eliminate undesirable electromagnetic pollution is an important research direction.However,it is still a challenge t...The design and fabrication of electromagnetic interference shielding films with a novel structure to eliminate undesirable electromagnetic pollution is an important research direction.However,it is still a challenge to combine and organize nanofillers in different dimensions into the structured network in polymer-based electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding composites.In this work,a sandwich struc-ture polyimide(PI)composite film with alternative 2D-MXene network and 1D-Silver nanowires(Ag NWs)network was prepared through the“electrospinning-immersion-hot pressing”method.With the increase of Ag NWs content,the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)gradually increases while maintaining good flexibility and mechanical robustness.The EMI SE and the tensile strength of 150μm thick sand-wich composite film can reach up to 79.54 dB and 39.82 MPa,respectively.The prepared flexible and robust PI composite film with a sandwich structure has high EMI SE with less metal content,which can provide guidelines for the development of high-performance EMI polymeric films with potentials in wearable devices and equipment.展开更多
Bioactive scaffolds with interconnected porous structures are essential for guiding cell growth and new bone formation. In this work, we successfully fabricated three-dimensional (3D) porous β-tricalcium phosphate...Bioactive scaffolds with interconnected porous structures are essential for guiding cell growth and new bone formation. In this work, we successfully fabricated three-dimensional (3D) porous β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/calcium silicate (CS) composite scaffolds with different ratios by 3D printing technique and further investigated the physiochemical properties, in vitro apatite mineralization properties and degradability of porous β-TCP/CS scaffolds. Moreover, a series of in vitro cell experiments including the attachment, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow stromal cells were conducted to testify their biological performances. The results showed that 3D printed β-TCP/CS scaffolds possessed of controllable internal porous structures and external shape. Furthermore, the introduction of CS decreased the shrinkage of scaffolds and improved the in vitro apatite formation activity and degradation rate. Meanwhile, compared with pure β- TCP scaffold, the β-TCP/CS composite scaffolds were more conducive to promote cell adhesion, spread and osteogenesis differentiation. However, when the content of CS was increased to 45%, the ions dissolution rate of the composite scaffolds was so high that leaded to the increase in pH value, which inhibited the proliferation of cells. Our results suggested that the introduction of appropriate CS into β-TCP bioceramic is an effective strategy to prepare bioactive 3D printed bioceramic scaffolds for hard tissue regeneration.展开更多
The potential of three-dimensional(3D)printing technology in the fabrication of advanced polymer composites is becoming increasingly evident.This review discusses the latest research developments and applications of 3...The potential of three-dimensional(3D)printing technology in the fabrication of advanced polymer composites is becoming increasingly evident.This review discusses the latest research developments and applications of 3D printing in polymer composites.First,it focuses on the optimization of 3D printing technology,that is,by upgrading the equipment or components or adjusting the printing parameters,to make them more adaptable to the processing characteristics of polymer composites and to improve the comprehensive performance of the products.Second,it focuses on the 3D printable novel consumables for polymer composites,which mainly include the new printing filaments,printing inks,photosensitive resins,and printing powders,introducing the unique properties of the new consumables and different ways to apply them to 3D printing.Finally,the applications of 3D printing technology in the preparation of functional polymer composites(such as thermal conductivity,electromagnetic interference shielding,biomedicine,self-healing,and environmental responsiveness)are explored,with a focus on the distribution of the functional fillers and the influence of the topological shapes on the properties and functional characteristics of the 3D printed products.The aim of this review is to deepen the understanding of the convergence between 3D printing technology and polymer composites and to anticipate future trends and applications.展开更多
Cognitive decline has been linked to periodontitis through an undetermined pathophysiological mechanism.This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying periodontitis-related cognitive decline and identify therape...Cognitive decline has been linked to periodontitis through an undetermined pathophysiological mechanism.This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying periodontitis-related cognitive decline and identify therapeutic strategies for this condition.Using single-nucleus RNA sequencing we found that changes in astrocyte number,gene expression,and cell‒cell communication were associated with cognitive decline in mice with periodontitis.In addition,activation of the NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3)inflammasome was observed to decrease the phagocytic capability of macrophages and reprogram macrophages to a more proinflammatory state in the gingiva,thus aggravating periodontitis.To further investigate this finding,lipid-based nanoparticles carrying NLRP3 siRNA(NPsiNLRP3)were used to inhibit overactivation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in gingival macrophages,restoring the oral microbiome and reducing periodontal inflammation.Furthermore,gingival injection of NPsiNLRP3 reduced the number of Serpina3nhigh astrocytes in the hippocampus and prevented cognitive decline.This study provides a functional basis for the mechanism by which the destruction of periodontal tissues can worsen cognitive decline and identifies nanoparticle-mediated restoration of gingival macrophage function as a novel treatment for periodontitis-related cognitive decline.展开更多
Men are particularly sensitive to penis size,especially those with a deformed or injured penis.This can lead to a strong desire for penis enlargement surgery.Given the ethical sensitivities of the penis,penile implant...Men are particularly sensitive to penis size,especially those with a deformed or injured penis.This can lead to a strong desire for penis enlargement surgery.Given the ethical sensitivities of the penis,penile implants need to be developed with both efficacy and safety.In this study,a polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)patch for penile enlargement prepared via cyclic freeze‒thaw cycles and alkaline treatment.The PVA hydrogels treated with 5 M NaOH had the best mechanical properties and stability.A negative Poisson’s ratio structure is incorporated into the design of the enlargement patch,which allows it to conform well to the deformation of the penis.In rabbit models,the enlarged patches can effectively enlarge the penis without degradation or fibrosis while maintaining long-term stability in vivo.This innovation not only provides a safe option for patients in need of penile enlargement but also promises to make a broader contribution to the field of dynamic tissue repair.展开更多
The limitations of autologous bone grafts necessitate the development of advanced biomimetic biomaterials for efficient cranial defect restoration.The cranial bones are typical flat bones with sandwich structures,cons...The limitations of autologous bone grafts necessitate the development of advanced biomimetic biomaterials for efficient cranial defect restoration.The cranial bones are typical flat bones with sandwich structures,consisting of a diploe in the middle region and 2 outer compact tables.In this study,we originally developed 2 types of flat-bone-mimeticβ-tricalcium phosphate bioceramic scaffolds(Gyr-Comp and Gyr-Tub)by high-precision vat-photopolymerization-based 3-dimensional printing.Both scaffolds had 2 outer layers and an inner layer with gyroid pores mimicking the diploe structure.The outer layers of Gyr-Comp scaffolds simulated the low porosity of outer tables,while those of Gyr-Tub scaffolds mimicked the tubular pore structure in the tables of flat bones.The Gyr-Comp and Gyr-Tub scaffolds possessed higher compressive strength and noticeably promoted in vitro cell proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,and angiogenic activities compared with conventional scaffolds with cross-hatch structures.After implantation into rabbit cranial defects for 12 weeks,Gyr-Tub achieved the best repairing effects by accelerating the generation of bone tissues and blood vessels.This work provides an advanced strategy to prepare biomimetic biomaterials that fit the structural and functional needs of efficacious bone regeneration.展开更多
Background and aims:Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prevalent and deadly disease with limited treatment options.Regorafenib,a tyrosine kinase inhibitor,has shown promise in HCC treatment but faces limitations as a m...Background and aims:Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prevalent and deadly disease with limited treatment options.Regorafenib,a tyrosine kinase inhibitor,has shown promise in HCC treatment but faces limitations as a monotherapy.Combining regorafenib with PD-1 inhibitor may improve efficacy and survival outcomes for patients.This retrospective analysis was conducted to explore its efficacy and safety,providing reference experience for better application of this combination therapy.Methods:This retrospective single-center study evaluated the efficacy and safety of combining regorafenib with PD-1 blockade for patients with HCC.Efficacy was evaluated according to the RECIST 1.1 evaluation criteria.Safety was assessed using CTCAE 4.0.Data was analyzed to compare survival status in different subgroups.Results:Generally,there were 76 patients with HCC elected to receive the regorafenib plus PD-1 blockade treatment during the study period.The objective response rate was 21.1%(n?16),and the disease control rate was 56.6%(n?43).Median progression-free survival(PFS)was 6.8 months,and median overall survival had not yet been reached.All patients suffered of at least 1 adverse event.Grade3 adverse events occurred in 31.6%of patients(n?24),with the most common being hand-foot syndrome,decreased appetite,and abdominal distension.Subgroup analyses showed no significant differences in PFS based on cirrhosis status or previous treatment lines.Conclusion:With manageable safety,regorafenib combined PD-1 inhibitor could bring survival benefits for advanced HCC who have received systemic treatment.Further,the Cox analysis showed that HBV infection,metastasis,etc.did not have significant effects on the survival benefits.展开更多
Renewable porous biochar and 2 D MXene have attracted significant attention in high-end electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding fields,due to unique orderly structures and excellent electrical conductivity(r)value....Renewable porous biochar and 2 D MXene have attracted significant attention in high-end electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding fields,due to unique orderly structures and excellent electrical conductivity(r)value.In this work,the wood-derived porous carbon(WPC)skeleton from natural wood was performed as a template.And excellent conductive and ultra-light 3D MXene aerogel was then constructed to prepare the MXene aerogel/WPC composites,based on highly ordered honeycomb cells inner WPC as a microreactor.Higher carbonization temperature is more conducive to the graphitization degree of natural wood.MXene aerogel/WPC composites achieve the optimal EMI SE value of up to 71.3 d B at density as low as 0.197 g/cm^3.Such wall-like"mortar-brick"structures(WPC skeleton as"mortar"and MXene aerogel as"brick")not only effectively solve the unstable structure problem of MXene aerogel networks,but also greatly prolong the transmission paths of the electromagnetic waves and dissipate the incident electromagnetic waves in the form of heat and electric energy,thereby exhibiting the superior EMI shielding performance.In addition,MXene aerogel/WPC composites also exhibit good anisotropic compressive strength,excellent thermal insulation and flame retardant properties.Such ultra-light,green and efficient multi-functional bio-carbon-based composites have great application potential in the high-end EMI shielding fields of aerospace and national defence industry,etc.展开更多
Increasingly severe electromagnetic pollution is now in urgent need of materials with lightweight,excellent flame retardancy,and outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).Renewable sourc...Increasingly severe electromagnetic pollution is now in urgent need of materials with lightweight,excellent flame retardancy,and outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).Renewable source-derived carbon foams and graphene have attracted extensive attention due to their 3D porous structure and remarkable electrical conductivity().In this work,annealed sugarcane(ASC)was prepared by removal of lignin from sugarcane via hydrothermal reaction,followed by annealing treatment.Then graphene oxide(GO)was filled by vacuum-assisted impregnation process and thermally annealed to obtain the ASC/reduced graphene oxide(rGO)hybrid foams.When the loading of rGO is 17 wt.%,the ASC/rGO hybrid foam(density,of 0.047 g/cm^3)exhibits the optimal of 6.0 S/cm,EMI SE of 53 dB,specific SE(SSE=SE/)/thickness(t)of 3830 dB·cm^2/g,and compressive strength of 1.33 MPa,which is 76%,36%,13%and 6%higher than those of ASC,respectively.Moreover,ASC/rGO presents excellent flame retardancy,thermal stability,and heat insulation,which remains constant under burning on an alcohol lamp and presents low thermal conductivity of 115.19 mW(m·K),close to the requirement for heat insulation.Synergistic effect of ASC and rGO not only significantly increase of ASC/rGO,but fully utilizes the capability of ASC and rGO to attenuate electromagnetic waves by virtue of unique porous structures and abundant interfaces.Such kind of lightweight EMI materials with excellent mechanical property,shielding performance,flame retardancy,and heat insulation is expected to tackle the key scientific and technical bottleneck problems of EMI materials,and will greatly expand the application of carbon nanomaterials in the field of aerospace industry.展开更多
The development of functional composites with excellent thermal management capabilities and electro-magnetic interference(EMI)shielding has become extremely urgent for keeping up with the continuous improvement of the...The development of functional composites with excellent thermal management capabilities and electro-magnetic interference(EMI)shielding has become extremely urgent for keeping up with the continuous improvement of the operating speed and efficiency for electronic equipment.In this study,the biolog-ical wood-derived porous carbon(WPC)was determined as the supporting material to encapsulating polyethylene glycol(PEG),and a series of WPC/PEG/Fe_(3)O_(4) phase change composites(PCCs)with excel-lent shape stability,EMI shielding and thermal management capabilities were prepared via a simple vac-uum impregnation method.The Fe_(3)O_(4) magnetic particles modified PCCs have greatly improved the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE).The EMI SE of WP-4(7.5 wt.% Fe_(3)O_(4) in PEG)can be up to 55.08 dB between 8.2−12.4 GHz,however,the WP-0 without Fe_(3)O_(4) addition is only 40.08 dB.Meanwhile,the absorption ratio of electromagnetic waves(EMW)has also increased from 75.02%(WP-0)to 85.56%(WP-4),which effectively prevents secondary pollution.In addition,after wrapping a thin layer of polydimethylsiloxane resin(PDMS),the obtained WP-4 can maintain a high heat storage capacity(109.52 J/g)and good wa-ter stability.In short,the prepared WPC/PEG/Fe_(3)O_(4) PCCs have great potential application value in the thermal management and electromagnetic shielding requirements for electronic devices.展开更多
During effector-triggered immunity(ETI)against the devastating rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae,Pi9 functions as an intracellular resistance protein sensing the pathogen-secreted effector AvrPi9 in rice.Importan...During effector-triggered immunity(ETI)against the devastating rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae,Pi9 functions as an intracellular resistance protein sensing the pathogen-secreted effector AvrPi9 in rice.Importantly,the underlying recognition mechanism(s)between Pi9 and AvrPi9 remains elusive.In this study,We identified a rice ubiquitin-like domain-containing protein(UDP),AVRPI9-INTERACTING PROTEIN 1(ANP1),which is directly targeted by AvrPi9 and also binds to Pi9 in plants.Phenotypic analysis of anip1 mu-tants and plants overexpressing ANIP1 revealed that ANIP1 negatively modulates rice basal defense against M.oryzae.ANiP1 undergoes 26S proteasome-mediated degradation,which can be blocked by both AvrPi9 and Pi9.Moreover,ANIP1 physically associates with the rice WRKY transcription factor OsWRKY62,which also interacts with AvrPi9 and Pi9 in plants.In the absence of Pi9,ANIP1 negatively regulates OsWRKY62 abundance,which can be promoted by AvrPi9.Accordingly,knocking out of OsWRKY62 in a non-Pi9 back-ground decreased immunity against M.oryzae.However,we also observed that OsWRKY62 plays negative roles in defense against a compatible M.oryzae strain in Pi9-harboring rice.Pi9 binds to ANiP1 and OsWRKY62 to form a complex,which may help to keep Pi9 in an inactive state and weaken rice immunity.Furthermore,using competitive binding assays,we showed that AvrPi9 promotes Pi9 dissociation from ANiP1,which could be an important step toward ETI activation.Taken together,our results reveal an immune strategy whereby a UDP-WRKY module,targeted by a fungal effector,modulates rice immunity in distinct ways in the presence or absence of the corresponding resistance protein.展开更多
The classical 3D-printed scaffolds have attracted enormous interests in bone regeneration due to the customized structural and mechanical adaptability to bone defects.However,the pristine scaffolds still suffer from t...The classical 3D-printed scaffolds have attracted enormous interests in bone regeneration due to the customized structural and mechanical adaptability to bone defects.However,the pristine scaffolds still suffer from the absence of dynamic and bioactive microenvironment that is analogous to natural extracellular matrix(ECM)to regulate cell behaviour and promote tissue regeneration.To address this challenge,we develop a black phosphorus nanosheets-enabled dynamic DNA hydrogel to integrate with 3D-printed scaffold to build a bioactive gel-scaffold construct to achieve enhanced angiogenesis and bone regeneration.The black phosphorus nanosheets reinforce the mechanical strength of dynamic self-healable hydrogel and endow the gel-scaffold construct with preserved protein binding to achieve sustainable delivery of growth factor.We further explore the effects of this activated construct on both human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)and mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)as well as in a critical-sized rat cranial defect model.The results confirm that the gel-scaffold construct is able to promote the growth of mature blood vessels as well as induce osteogenesis to promote new bone formation,indicating that the strategy of nano-enabled dynamic hydrogel integrated with 3D-printed scaffold holds great promise for bone tissue engineering.展开更多
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22268025)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(NO.2022MD713757)+2 种基金Yunnan Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(NO.34Y2022)Yunnan Province Joint Special Project for Enterprise Fundamental Research and Applied Basic Research(No.202101BC070001-016)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515011985).
文摘Phase change materials(PCMs)offer a promising solution to address the challenges posed by intermittency and fluctuations in solar thermal utilization.However,for organic solid-liquid PCMs,issues such as leakage,low thermal conductivity,lack of efficient solar-thermal media,and flamma-bility have constrained their broad applications.Herein,we present an innova-tive class of versatile composite phase change materials(CPCMs)developed through a facile and environmentally friendly synthesis approach,leveraging the inherent anisotropy and unidirectional porosity of wood aerogel(nanowood)to support polyethylene glycol(PEG).The wood modification process involves the incorporation of phytic acid(PA)and MXene hybrid structure through an evaporation-induced assembly method,which could impart non-leaking PEG filling while concurrently facilitating thermal conduction,light absorption,and flame-retardant.Consequently,the as-prepared wood-based CPCMs showcase enhanced thermal conductivity(0.82 W m^(-1)K^(-1),about 4.6 times than PEG)as well as high latent heat of 135.5 kJ kg^(-1)(91.5%encapsula-tion)with thermal durability and stability throughout at least 200 heating and cooling cycles,featuring dramatic solar-thermal conversion efficiency up to 98.58%.In addition,with the synergistic effect of phytic acid and MXene,the flame-retardant performance of the CPCMs has been significantly enhanced,showing a self-extinguishing behavior.Moreover,the excellent electromagnetic shielding of 44.45 dB was endowed to the CPCMs,relieving contemporary health hazards associated with electromagnetic waves.Overall,we capitalize on the exquisite wood cell structure with unidirectional transport inherent in the development of multifunctional CPCMs,showcasing the operational principle through a proof-of-concept prototype system.
基金the China Scholarship Council(2021)the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-249-03”.
文摘A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52377026 and No.52301192)Taishan Scholars and Young Experts Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202103057)+4 种基金Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under Grant Number(No.GZB20240327)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.SDCXZG-202400275)Qingdao Postdoctoral Application Research Project(No.QDBSH20240102023)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M751563)the Qingchuang Talents Induction Program of Shandong Higher Education Institution(Research and Innovation Team of Structural-Functional Polymer Composites).
文摘Currently,the demand for electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials with specific functions and capable of withstanding harsh environments is becoming increasingly urgent.Multi-component interface engineering is considered an effective means to achieve high-efficiency EMW absorption.However,interface modulation engineering has not been fully discussed and has great potential in the field of EMW absorption.In this study,multi-component tin compound fiber composites based on carbon fiber(CF)substrate were prepared by electrospinning,hydrothermal synthesis,and high-temperature thermal reduction.By utilizing the different properties of different substances,rich heterogeneous interfaces are constructed.This effectively promotes charge transfer and enhances interfacial polarization and conduction loss.The prepared SnS/SnS_(2)/SnO_(2)/CF composites with abundant heterogeneous interfaces have and exhibit excellent EMW absorption properties at a loading of 50 wt%in epoxy resin.The minimum reflection loss(RL)is−46.74 dB and the maximum effective absorption bandwidth is 5.28 GHz.Moreover,SnS/SnS_(2)/SnO_(2)/CF epoxy composite coatings exhibited long-term corrosion resistance on Q235 steel surfaces.Therefore,this study provides an effective strategy for the design of high-efficiency EMW absorbing materials in complex and harsh environments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51232002,51502095,31771027)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar (2016A030306018)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds (2017B090911008).
文摘Inspired by the constitution of things in the natural world,three-dimensional (3D)nanofiber scaffold/cells complex was constructed via the combination of electrospinning technology and origami techniques.The nanofiber boxes prepared by origami provided a limited space for the layer-by-layer nanofiber films,and the human fetal osteoblasts (hFOBs)seeded on the both sides of the nanofiber films were expected to facilitate the bonding,of the adjacent nanofiber films through the secretion of extracellular matrix.Specifically,the hFOBs presented 3D distribution in the nanofiber scaffold,and they can stretch across the gaps between the adjacent nanofiber films,forming the cell layers and filling the whole 3D nanofiber scaffold.Eventually,a 3D block composed of electrospun nanofiber scaffold and cells was obtained',which possesses potential applications in bone tissue engineering.Interestingly,we also created 3D nanofiber structures that range from simple forms to intricate architectures via origami,indicating that the combination of electrospinning technology and origami techniques is a feasible method for the 3D construction of tissue engineering scaffolds.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20170815153105076,GJHZ20180411143347603)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars(2016A030306018)+4 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province(2019B010941002,2017B090911008)Outstanding Scholar Program of Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory(2018GZR110102001)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grants U1801252)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(201804020060)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(201804020060,202007020002).
文摘There is a consensus that the prevention of wound infection should be achieved in the following ways:(1)closing the wound to protect it from extra infection;(2)an antibacterial agent that could kill endogenous bacteria.However,existing bulk two-dimensional antibacterial materials show inefficient adhesion to wounds with complex morphology and thus cause the prevention of wound closure.Reducing the thickness of bulk two-dimensional materials to less than 100 nanometres endows them with great flexibility,which could allow them to adhere to wounds with complex morphology by only physical adhesion.Herein,a broad-spectrum and efficient antimicrobial peptide(AMP)was introduced to biocompatible methacrylated gelatine(GelMA)with multiple modification sites,which served as an inner antibacterial layer.After being combined with a biodegradable and good mechanical poly-l-lactide(PLLA)outer layer through plasma-treatment-assisted spin coating,we finally constructed bilayered antibacterial nanosheets with a thickness of approximately 80 nm.These bilayered nanosheets possess good adhesion to surfaces with complex topography and thus achieve better wound closure than other bulk two-dimensional materials.Moreover,this AMP-grafted conjugation shows minimal cytotoxicity compared with Ag^+antibacterial agents,and the antibacterial rate of nanosheets is dependent on the graft rate of AMP.We suggest that this bilayered antibacterial nanosheet might be an advanced anti-infection dressing for wound treatment in clinical settings.
基金the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20170815153105076,GJHZ20180411143347603)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars(2016A030306018)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province(2019B010941002,2017B090911008)Outstanding Scholar Program of Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory(2018GZR110102001)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(201704020168,201903010032,201804020060,202007020002).
文摘Introduction The concept of“gradients”has been widely demonstrated and applicated in biology.For example,concentration gradients and potential gradients in the body can regulate the homeostasis as well as the balance of physiological environment;oxygen gradients play a vital role in cellular gene expression and migration.
基金the Fund of Natural Science Founda-tion of Shaanxi Provincial(No.2021JQ-111)the Fund of Basic and Applied Fundamental Research of Guangdong Provincial(No.2020A1515110861).
文摘The design and fabrication of electromagnetic interference shielding films with a novel structure to eliminate undesirable electromagnetic pollution is an important research direction.However,it is still a challenge to combine and organize nanofillers in different dimensions into the structured network in polymer-based electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding composites.In this work,a sandwich struc-ture polyimide(PI)composite film with alternative 2D-MXene network and 1D-Silver nanowires(Ag NWs)network was prepared through the“electrospinning-immersion-hot pressing”method.With the increase of Ag NWs content,the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)gradually increases while maintaining good flexibility and mechanical robustness.The EMI SE and the tensile strength of 150μm thick sand-wich composite film can reach up to 79.54 dB and 39.82 MPa,respectively.The prepared flexible and robust PI composite film with a sandwich structure has high EMI SE with less metal content,which can provide guidelines for the development of high-performance EMI polymeric films with potentials in wearable devices and equipment.
文摘Bioactive scaffolds with interconnected porous structures are essential for guiding cell growth and new bone formation. In this work, we successfully fabricated three-dimensional (3D) porous β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/calcium silicate (CS) composite scaffolds with different ratios by 3D printing technique and further investigated the physiochemical properties, in vitro apatite mineralization properties and degradability of porous β-TCP/CS scaffolds. Moreover, a series of in vitro cell experiments including the attachment, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow stromal cells were conducted to testify their biological performances. The results showed that 3D printed β-TCP/CS scaffolds possessed of controllable internal porous structures and external shape. Furthermore, the introduction of CS decreased the shrinkage of scaffolds and improved the in vitro apatite formation activity and degradation rate. Meanwhile, compared with pure β- TCP scaffold, the β-TCP/CS composite scaffolds were more conducive to promote cell adhesion, spread and osteogenesis differentiation. However, when the content of CS was increased to 45%, the ions dissolution rate of the composite scaffolds was so high that leaded to the increase in pH value, which inhibited the proliferation of cells. Our results suggested that the introduction of appropriate CS into β-TCP bioceramic is an effective strategy to prepare bioactive 3D printed bioceramic scaffolds for hard tissue regeneration.
基金Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province,Grant/Award Number:2023-YBGY-461Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,Grant/Award Number:2023NSCQ-MSX2547+1 种基金Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi,Grant/Award Number:2024RSCXTD-57Polymer Electromagnetic Functional Materials Innovation Team of Shaanxi Sanqin Scholars。
文摘The potential of three-dimensional(3D)printing technology in the fabrication of advanced polymer composites is becoming increasingly evident.This review discusses the latest research developments and applications of 3D printing in polymer composites.First,it focuses on the optimization of 3D printing technology,that is,by upgrading the equipment or components or adjusting the printing parameters,to make them more adaptable to the processing characteristics of polymer composites and to improve the comprehensive performance of the products.Second,it focuses on the 3D printable novel consumables for polymer composites,which mainly include the new printing filaments,printing inks,photosensitive resins,and printing powders,introducing the unique properties of the new consumables and different ways to apply them to 3D printing.Finally,the applications of 3D printing technology in the preparation of functional polymer composites(such as thermal conductivity,electromagnetic interference shielding,biomedicine,self-healing,and environmental responsiveness)are explored,with a focus on the distribution of the functional fillers and the influence of the topological shapes on the properties and functional characteristics of the 3D printed products.The aim of this review is to deepen the understanding of the convergence between 3D printing technology and polymer composites and to anticipate future trends and applications.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3800800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82201011,32022041,U22A200521,U22A20157,81873713)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Guangzhou(202007020002)the Postdoctoral Foundation of China(2021M703695,2021TQ0308).
文摘Cognitive decline has been linked to periodontitis through an undetermined pathophysiological mechanism.This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying periodontitis-related cognitive decline and identify therapeutic strategies for this condition.Using single-nucleus RNA sequencing we found that changes in astrocyte number,gene expression,and cell‒cell communication were associated with cognitive decline in mice with periodontitis.In addition,activation of the NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3)inflammasome was observed to decrease the phagocytic capability of macrophages and reprogram macrophages to a more proinflammatory state in the gingiva,thus aggravating periodontitis.To further investigate this finding,lipid-based nanoparticles carrying NLRP3 siRNA(NPsiNLRP3)were used to inhibit overactivation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in gingival macrophages,restoring the oral microbiome and reducing periodontal inflammation.Furthermore,gingival injection of NPsiNLRP3 reduced the number of Serpina3nhigh astrocytes in the hippocampus and prevented cognitive decline.This study provides a functional basis for the mechanism by which the destruction of periodontal tissues can worsen cognitive decline and identifies nanoparticle-mediated restoration of gingival macrophage function as a novel treatment for periodontitis-related cognitive decline.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3800800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20157,32401141)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022B1515130010,2023A1515110794,2024B1515040030)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under Grant Number GZC20231080the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M751311).
文摘Men are particularly sensitive to penis size,especially those with a deformed or injured penis.This can lead to a strong desire for penis enlargement surgery.Given the ethical sensitivities of the penis,penile implants need to be developed with both efficacy and safety.In this study,a polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)patch for penile enlargement prepared via cyclic freeze‒thaw cycles and alkaline treatment.The PVA hydrogels treated with 5 M NaOH had the best mechanical properties and stability.A negative Poisson’s ratio structure is incorporated into the design of the enlargement patch,which allows it to conform well to the deformation of the penis.In rabbit models,the enlarged patches can effectively enlarge the penis without degradation or fibrosis while maintaining long-term stability in vivo.This innovation not only provides a safe option for patients in need of penile enlargement but also promises to make a broader contribution to the field of dynamic tissue repair.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3800800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32022041 and U22A20157)the Key Research and Development Program of Guangzhou(202007020002).
文摘The limitations of autologous bone grafts necessitate the development of advanced biomimetic biomaterials for efficient cranial defect restoration.The cranial bones are typical flat bones with sandwich structures,consisting of a diploe in the middle region and 2 outer compact tables.In this study,we originally developed 2 types of flat-bone-mimeticβ-tricalcium phosphate bioceramic scaffolds(Gyr-Comp and Gyr-Tub)by high-precision vat-photopolymerization-based 3-dimensional printing.Both scaffolds had 2 outer layers and an inner layer with gyroid pores mimicking the diploe structure.The outer layers of Gyr-Comp scaffolds simulated the low porosity of outer tables,while those of Gyr-Tub scaffolds mimicked the tubular pore structure in the tables of flat bones.The Gyr-Comp and Gyr-Tub scaffolds possessed higher compressive strength and noticeably promoted in vitro cell proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,and angiogenic activities compared with conventional scaffolds with cross-hatch structures.After implantation into rabbit cranial defects for 12 weeks,Gyr-Tub achieved the best repairing effects by accelerating the generation of bone tissues and blood vessels.This work provides an advanced strategy to prepare biomimetic biomaterials that fit the structural and functional needs of efficacious bone regeneration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.82203000the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation under contract No.ZR202111120102the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(tsqnz20221164).
文摘Background and aims:Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prevalent and deadly disease with limited treatment options.Regorafenib,a tyrosine kinase inhibitor,has shown promise in HCC treatment but faces limitations as a monotherapy.Combining regorafenib with PD-1 inhibitor may improve efficacy and survival outcomes for patients.This retrospective analysis was conducted to explore its efficacy and safety,providing reference experience for better application of this combination therapy.Methods:This retrospective single-center study evaluated the efficacy and safety of combining regorafenib with PD-1 blockade for patients with HCC.Efficacy was evaluated according to the RECIST 1.1 evaluation criteria.Safety was assessed using CTCAE 4.0.Data was analyzed to compare survival status in different subgroups.Results:Generally,there were 76 patients with HCC elected to receive the regorafenib plus PD-1 blockade treatment during the study period.The objective response rate was 21.1%(n?16),and the disease control rate was 56.6%(n?43).Median progression-free survival(PFS)was 6.8 months,and median overall survival had not yet been reached.All patients suffered of at least 1 adverse event.Grade3 adverse events occurred in 31.6%of patients(n?24),with the most common being hand-foot syndrome,decreased appetite,and abdominal distension.Subgroup analyses showed no significant differences in PFS based on cirrhosis status or previous treatment lines.Conclusion:With manageable safety,regorafenib combined PD-1 inhibitor could bring survival benefits for advanced HCC who have received systemic treatment.Further,the Cox analysis showed that HBV infection,metastasis,etc.did not have significant effects on the survival benefits.
基金supported by the Foundation of National Natural Science Foundation of China(51973173)Natural Science Basic Research Plan for Distinguished Young Scholars in Shaanxi Province of China(2019JC-11)+2 种基金Space Supporting Fund from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation(2019-HT-XG)Foundation of Aeronautics Science Fund(2017ZF53071)the School-enterprise Collaborative Innovation Fund for Graduate Students of Northwestern Polytechnical University(XQ201913)。
文摘Renewable porous biochar and 2 D MXene have attracted significant attention in high-end electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding fields,due to unique orderly structures and excellent electrical conductivity(r)value.In this work,the wood-derived porous carbon(WPC)skeleton from natural wood was performed as a template.And excellent conductive and ultra-light 3D MXene aerogel was then constructed to prepare the MXene aerogel/WPC composites,based on highly ordered honeycomb cells inner WPC as a microreactor.Higher carbonization temperature is more conducive to the graphitization degree of natural wood.MXene aerogel/WPC composites achieve the optimal EMI SE value of up to 71.3 d B at density as low as 0.197 g/cm^3.Such wall-like"mortar-brick"structures(WPC skeleton as"mortar"and MXene aerogel as"brick")not only effectively solve the unstable structure problem of MXene aerogel networks,but also greatly prolong the transmission paths of the electromagnetic waves and dissipate the incident electromagnetic waves in the form of heat and electric energy,thereby exhibiting the superior EMI shielding performance.In addition,MXene aerogel/WPC composites also exhibit good anisotropic compressive strength,excellent thermal insulation and flame retardant properties.Such ultra-light,green and efficient multi-functional bio-carbon-based composites have great application potential in the high-end EMI shielding fields of aerospace and national defence industry,etc.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51973173)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan for Distinguished Young Scholars in Shaanxi Province of China(No.2019JC-11)the Space Supporting Fund from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation(No.2020-HT-XG and 2019-HT-XG)。
文摘Increasingly severe electromagnetic pollution is now in urgent need of materials with lightweight,excellent flame retardancy,and outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).Renewable source-derived carbon foams and graphene have attracted extensive attention due to their 3D porous structure and remarkable electrical conductivity().In this work,annealed sugarcane(ASC)was prepared by removal of lignin from sugarcane via hydrothermal reaction,followed by annealing treatment.Then graphene oxide(GO)was filled by vacuum-assisted impregnation process and thermally annealed to obtain the ASC/reduced graphene oxide(rGO)hybrid foams.When the loading of rGO is 17 wt.%,the ASC/rGO hybrid foam(density,of 0.047 g/cm^3)exhibits the optimal of 6.0 S/cm,EMI SE of 53 dB,specific SE(SSE=SE/)/thickness(t)of 3830 dB·cm^2/g,and compressive strength of 1.33 MPa,which is 76%,36%,13%and 6%higher than those of ASC,respectively.Moreover,ASC/rGO presents excellent flame retardancy,thermal stability,and heat insulation,which remains constant under burning on an alcohol lamp and presents low thermal conductivity of 115.19 mW(m·K),close to the requirement for heat insulation.Synergistic effect of ASC and rGO not only significantly increase of ASC/rGO,but fully utilizes the capability of ASC and rGO to attenuate electromagnetic waves by virtue of unique porous structures and abundant interfaces.Such kind of lightweight EMI materials with excellent mechanical property,shielding performance,flame retardancy,and heat insulation is expected to tackle the key scientific and technical bottleneck problems of EMI materials,and will greatly expand the application of carbon nanomaterials in the field of aerospace industry.
基金supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of China (Grant Nos. 2020YFB1709301 and 2020YFB1709304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52173036 and 52073107)+3 种基金the Central University Basic Research Fund of China (Grants 2021XXJS035)the Innovation and Talent Recruitment Base of New Energy Chemistry and Device (Grants B21003)the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering (South China University of Technology),Ministry of Education (Grant No. KFKT2002)fund from Henan University of Science and Technology (2020-RSC02)
文摘The development of functional composites with excellent thermal management capabilities and electro-magnetic interference(EMI)shielding has become extremely urgent for keeping up with the continuous improvement of the operating speed and efficiency for electronic equipment.In this study,the biolog-ical wood-derived porous carbon(WPC)was determined as the supporting material to encapsulating polyethylene glycol(PEG),and a series of WPC/PEG/Fe_(3)O_(4) phase change composites(PCCs)with excel-lent shape stability,EMI shielding and thermal management capabilities were prepared via a simple vac-uum impregnation method.The Fe_(3)O_(4) magnetic particles modified PCCs have greatly improved the EMI shielding effectiveness(SE).The EMI SE of WP-4(7.5 wt.% Fe_(3)O_(4) in PEG)can be up to 55.08 dB between 8.2−12.4 GHz,however,the WP-0 without Fe_(3)O_(4) addition is only 40.08 dB.Meanwhile,the absorption ratio of electromagnetic waves(EMW)has also increased from 75.02%(WP-0)to 85.56%(WP-4),which effectively prevents secondary pollution.In addition,after wrapping a thin layer of polydimethylsiloxane resin(PDMS),the obtained WP-4 can maintain a high heat storage capacity(109.52 J/g)and good wa-ter stability.In short,the prepared WPC/PEG/Fe_(3)O_(4) PCCs have great potential application value in the thermal management and electromagnetic shielding requirements for electronic devices.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972229)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(ASTIP)+1 种基金the Pests and Diseases Green Prevention and Control Major Special Project([110202101045([LS-05)]China Postdoctoral Science Foundation awards 2019M660893 and 2020T130710.
文摘During effector-triggered immunity(ETI)against the devastating rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae,Pi9 functions as an intracellular resistance protein sensing the pathogen-secreted effector AvrPi9 in rice.Importantly,the underlying recognition mechanism(s)between Pi9 and AvrPi9 remains elusive.In this study,We identified a rice ubiquitin-like domain-containing protein(UDP),AVRPI9-INTERACTING PROTEIN 1(ANP1),which is directly targeted by AvrPi9 and also binds to Pi9 in plants.Phenotypic analysis of anip1 mu-tants and plants overexpressing ANIP1 revealed that ANIP1 negatively modulates rice basal defense against M.oryzae.ANiP1 undergoes 26S proteasome-mediated degradation,which can be blocked by both AvrPi9 and Pi9.Moreover,ANIP1 physically associates with the rice WRKY transcription factor OsWRKY62,which also interacts with AvrPi9 and Pi9 in plants.In the absence of Pi9,ANIP1 negatively regulates OsWRKY62 abundance,which can be promoted by AvrPi9.Accordingly,knocking out of OsWRKY62 in a non-Pi9 back-ground decreased immunity against M.oryzae.However,we also observed that OsWRKY62 plays negative roles in defense against a compatible M.oryzae strain in Pi9-harboring rice.Pi9 binds to ANiP1 and OsWRKY62 to form a complex,which may help to keep Pi9 in an inactive state and weaken rice immunity.Furthermore,using competitive binding assays,we showed that AvrPi9 promotes Pi9 dissociation from ANiP1,which could be an important step toward ETI activation.Taken together,our results reveal an immune strategy whereby a UDP-WRKY module,targeted by a fungal effector,modulates rice immunity in distinct ways in the presence or absence of the corresponding resistance protein.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0703000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22072047,U1801252)Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(202007020002).
文摘The classical 3D-printed scaffolds have attracted enormous interests in bone regeneration due to the customized structural and mechanical adaptability to bone defects.However,the pristine scaffolds still suffer from the absence of dynamic and bioactive microenvironment that is analogous to natural extracellular matrix(ECM)to regulate cell behaviour and promote tissue regeneration.To address this challenge,we develop a black phosphorus nanosheets-enabled dynamic DNA hydrogel to integrate with 3D-printed scaffold to build a bioactive gel-scaffold construct to achieve enhanced angiogenesis and bone regeneration.The black phosphorus nanosheets reinforce the mechanical strength of dynamic self-healable hydrogel and endow the gel-scaffold construct with preserved protein binding to achieve sustainable delivery of growth factor.We further explore the effects of this activated construct on both human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)and mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)as well as in a critical-sized rat cranial defect model.The results confirm that the gel-scaffold construct is able to promote the growth of mature blood vessels as well as induce osteogenesis to promote new bone formation,indicating that the strategy of nano-enabled dynamic hydrogel integrated with 3D-printed scaffold holds great promise for bone tissue engineering.