Endometriosis is defined as a condition with endometrium-like tissues migrating outside of the pelvic cavity.However,the mechanism of endometriosis is still unclear.Lactate can be covalently modified to lysine residue...Endometriosis is defined as a condition with endometrium-like tissues migrating outside of the pelvic cavity.However,the mechanism of endometriosis is still unclear.Lactate can be covalently modified to lysine residues of histones and other proteins,which is called lactylation.The results showed that the higher level of lactate and lactate dehydrogenase A enhanced the histone H3 lysine 18 lactylation(H3K18lac)in ectopic endometrial tissues and ectopic endometrial stromal cells than that in normal endometrial tissues and normal endometrial stromal cells.Lactate promoted cell proliferation,migration,and invasion in endometriosis.Mechanistically,lactate induced H3K18lac to promote the expression of high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)in endometriosis,and HMGB1 knockdown significantly reduced the cell proliferation,migration,and invasion of the lactate-treated cells through the phosphorylation of AKT.In conclusion,lactate could induce histone lactylation to promote endometriosis progression by upregulating the expression of HMGB1,which may provide a novel target for the prevention and treatment of endometriosis.展开更多
Understanding and modulating the interaction between various reactive molecules and oxygen carriers are the key issue to achieve process intensification of chemical looping technology.C1 chemical molecules play an imp...Understanding and modulating the interaction between various reactive molecules and oxygen carriers are the key issue to achieve process intensification of chemical looping technology.C1 chemical molecules play an important role in many reactions involved with chemical looping processes.However,up to now,there is still a lack of systematic and in-depth understanding of the adsorption mechanism of C1 molecules on the surface of oxygen carriers(OCs).In this work,the intrinsic interaction between a series of C1 molecules composed of CH4,CO,CO2,CH3OH,HCHO and HCOOH and surface of Ni O OCs in the chemical looping process have been studied using density functional theory calculations.Various adsorption configurations of C1 molecules and also different adsorption sites of Ni O have been considered.The structural features of stable configuration of C1 molecules on the surface of NiO OCs have been obtained.Further,the interacted sites,types and strengths of C1 molecules on the surface of NiO have been directly pictured by the independent gradient model methods.Also,the nature of the interaction between C1 molecule and Ni O surface has been investigated with the aid of energy decomposition analysis from a quantitative view.展开更多
Electrospinning is a versatile and popular method for the fabrication of ultrafine fibers and many parameters in electrospinning can be adjusted when ideal micro/nanofibers are required.In particular,the selection of ...Electrospinning is a versatile and popular method for the fabrication of ultrafine fibers and many parameters in electrospinning can be adjusted when ideal micro/nanofibers are required.In particular,the selection of a proper solvent condition is a fundamental and crucial step to produce electrospun ultrafine fibers.In this study,a commonly used biomaterial,polylactic acid(PLA),was dissolved in 7 different solvents and PLA micro/nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning.The morphology,porosity,mechanical property and static contact angle were characterized to determine the quality of the obtained product.The results show that different solvent conditions have a significant effect on both the diameter,surface smooth degree of PLA micro/nanofibers and the properties of the fibrous membranes.展开更多
“The 21st century is the century of the ocean.”In recent years,China has paid more and more attention to the promotion and development of the marine industry,especially the ocean fishery has brought immeasurab...“The 21st century is the century of the ocean.”In recent years,China has paid more and more attention to the promotion and development of the marine industry,especially the ocean fishery has brought immeasurable economic benefits to China.The development of the marine field is becoming more and more important in the national political,economic and cultural development.All coastal countries have included marine development in their national development strategies and continuously improved their marine legislation under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea.China’s pelagic fishing began in 1985,but because China’s pelagic fishing started too late,after the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea at the end of 1994,nearly 36%of the richest high seas on earth became the exclusive economic zone of coastal countries,and the development space of China’s pelagic fishing has become very limited.After just more than 30 years of development,***.However,before that,China’s pelagic fishing was still subject to the dual norms of international conventions and domestic laws,and China had not yet formulated a special law on pelagic fishing,and there were still many deficiencies in the legal system norms of pelagic fishing.Therefore,the biggest problem facing China’s pelagic fishery is how to better develop the marine industry under the system of laws and regulations,drive the coordinated economic development,provide legal guidance and help for pelagic fishermen,and provide solid technical support for building a marine power with Chinese characteristics.展开更多
The construction of high-density primary schools in Shenzhen is facing new challenges.Therefore,it is essential to look for ways to meet the demand for degrees,realize education and teaching reform,eliminate the shack...The construction of high-density primary schools in Shenzhen is facing new challenges.Therefore,it is essential to look for ways to meet the demand for degrees,realize education and teaching reform,eliminate the shackles of design code,and adapt to the local climate.From the perspective of design methodology,this article discusses the design strategy of Shenzhen’s high-density primary school campus from four aspects:compact layout,multiple functions,open space,and personalized design,aiming to provide ideas for the construction of primary school campuses.展开更多
Wearable and portable electronic devices based on textile structure have been widely used owing to their wearability and comfortableness.However,yarn fineness and the comfort of the fabric cannot satisfy the requireme...Wearable and portable electronic devices based on textile structure have been widely used owing to their wearability and comfortableness.However,yarn fineness and the comfort of the fabric cannot satisfy the requirements of smart wearable devices.This work presents a novel strategy to prepare highly integrated PVDF/conductive nylon core-sheath structure piezoelectric yarns for wearable which is fabricated by combining electrospinning strategy with 2D braiding technology.The fineness of single yarns as well as strength are both improved significantly compared to previous works.The piezoelectric outputs of the yarn are still stable after 800 s fatigue test at a frequency of 4 Hz,and the cycle stability can maintain more than 3200 cycles.Furthermore,the piezoelectric yarns are further woven into piezoelectric plain fabric.According to the electrical performance,the length of the piezoelectric yarn and the thickness of the piezoelectric layer would both affect the output electrical performance.The yarn of the 10 cm in length and 600μm in fineness can produce an output voltage of 120 mV.Meanwhile,Both the piezoelectric yarn and the fabric could generate piezoelectric output signals through human movement,such as bending,walking.Therefore,the electrical and mechanical performance of the piezoelectric yarns prepared in our work could be improved significantly,and the comfortableness and durability performance of the piezoelectric fabric can satisfy most wearing requirements,which would provide some help in the field of piezoelectric wearable devices based on yarns and fabrics.展开更多
文摘Endometriosis is defined as a condition with endometrium-like tissues migrating outside of the pelvic cavity.However,the mechanism of endometriosis is still unclear.Lactate can be covalently modified to lysine residues of histones and other proteins,which is called lactylation.The results showed that the higher level of lactate and lactate dehydrogenase A enhanced the histone H3 lysine 18 lactylation(H3K18lac)in ectopic endometrial tissues and ectopic endometrial stromal cells than that in normal endometrial tissues and normal endometrial stromal cells.Lactate promoted cell proliferation,migration,and invasion in endometriosis.Mechanistically,lactate induced H3K18lac to promote the expression of high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)in endometriosis,and HMGB1 knockdown significantly reduced the cell proliferation,migration,and invasion of the lactate-treated cells through the phosphorylation of AKT.In conclusion,lactate could induce histone lactylation to promote endometriosis progression by upregulating the expression of HMGB1,which may provide a novel target for the prevention and treatment of endometriosis.
基金supported by Natural Science Founda tion of Ningxia(No.2020AAC03018)financial supports from Key R&D Projects of Ningxia(No.2018BCE01002)National Academic Subjects Construction Project of Ningxia(Chemical Engineering and Technology,NXYLXK2017A04)。
文摘Understanding and modulating the interaction between various reactive molecules and oxygen carriers are the key issue to achieve process intensification of chemical looping technology.C1 chemical molecules play an important role in many reactions involved with chemical looping processes.However,up to now,there is still a lack of systematic and in-depth understanding of the adsorption mechanism of C1 molecules on the surface of oxygen carriers(OCs).In this work,the intrinsic interaction between a series of C1 molecules composed of CH4,CO,CO2,CH3OH,HCHO and HCOOH and surface of Ni O OCs in the chemical looping process have been studied using density functional theory calculations.Various adsorption configurations of C1 molecules and also different adsorption sites of Ni O have been considered.The structural features of stable configuration of C1 molecules on the surface of NiO OCs have been obtained.Further,the interacted sites,types and strengths of C1 molecules on the surface of NiO have been directly pictured by the independent gradient model methods.Also,the nature of the interaction between C1 molecule and Ni O surface has been investigated with the aid of energy decomposition analysis from a quantitative view.
基金the Doctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Xi’an Polytechnic University(BS15015)Thousand Talents Program of Shaanxi Province,San-qin Scholar Foundation of Shaanxi Province,Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(Program No.20JK0651)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Electrospinning is a versatile and popular method for the fabrication of ultrafine fibers and many parameters in electrospinning can be adjusted when ideal micro/nanofibers are required.In particular,the selection of a proper solvent condition is a fundamental and crucial step to produce electrospun ultrafine fibers.In this study,a commonly used biomaterial,polylactic acid(PLA),was dissolved in 7 different solvents and PLA micro/nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning.The morphology,porosity,mechanical property and static contact angle were characterized to determine the quality of the obtained product.The results show that different solvent conditions have a significant effect on both the diameter,surface smooth degree of PLA micro/nanofibers and the properties of the fibrous membranes.
文摘“The 21st century is the century of the ocean.”In recent years,China has paid more and more attention to the promotion and development of the marine industry,especially the ocean fishery has brought immeasurable economic benefits to China.The development of the marine field is becoming more and more important in the national political,economic and cultural development.All coastal countries have included marine development in their national development strategies and continuously improved their marine legislation under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea.China’s pelagic fishing began in 1985,but because China’s pelagic fishing started too late,after the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea at the end of 1994,nearly 36%of the richest high seas on earth became the exclusive economic zone of coastal countries,and the development space of China’s pelagic fishing has become very limited.After just more than 30 years of development,***.However,before that,China’s pelagic fishing was still subject to the dual norms of international conventions and domestic laws,and China had not yet formulated a special law on pelagic fishing,and there were still many deficiencies in the legal system norms of pelagic fishing.Therefore,the biggest problem facing China’s pelagic fishery is how to better develop the marine industry under the system of laws and regulations,drive the coordinated economic development,provide legal guidance and help for pelagic fishermen,and provide solid technical support for building a marine power with Chinese characteristics.
文摘The construction of high-density primary schools in Shenzhen is facing new challenges.Therefore,it is essential to look for ways to meet the demand for degrees,realize education and teaching reform,eliminate the shackles of design code,and adapt to the local climate.From the perspective of design methodology,this article discusses the design strategy of Shenzhen’s high-density primary school campus from four aspects:compact layout,multiple functions,open space,and personalized design,aiming to provide ideas for the construction of primary school campuses.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.52073224,51703179)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0706801)+3 种基金Innovation Capacity Support Plan of Shaanxi,China(No.2020PT-043)Scientific and Technology Project for Overseas Students of Shaanxi,China(No.12)Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department,China(Grant No:18JS041)Thousand Talents Program of Shaanxi Province.
文摘Wearable and portable electronic devices based on textile structure have been widely used owing to their wearability and comfortableness.However,yarn fineness and the comfort of the fabric cannot satisfy the requirements of smart wearable devices.This work presents a novel strategy to prepare highly integrated PVDF/conductive nylon core-sheath structure piezoelectric yarns for wearable which is fabricated by combining electrospinning strategy with 2D braiding technology.The fineness of single yarns as well as strength are both improved significantly compared to previous works.The piezoelectric outputs of the yarn are still stable after 800 s fatigue test at a frequency of 4 Hz,and the cycle stability can maintain more than 3200 cycles.Furthermore,the piezoelectric yarns are further woven into piezoelectric plain fabric.According to the electrical performance,the length of the piezoelectric yarn and the thickness of the piezoelectric layer would both affect the output electrical performance.The yarn of the 10 cm in length and 600μm in fineness can produce an output voltage of 120 mV.Meanwhile,Both the piezoelectric yarn and the fabric could generate piezoelectric output signals through human movement,such as bending,walking.Therefore,the electrical and mechanical performance of the piezoelectric yarns prepared in our work could be improved significantly,and the comfortableness and durability performance of the piezoelectric fabric can satisfy most wearing requirements,which would provide some help in the field of piezoelectric wearable devices based on yarns and fabrics.