Effect of intermittent joint distribution on the mechanical and acoustic behavior of rock masses

The mechanical characteristics and acoustic behavior of rock masses are greatly influenced by stochastic joints.In this study,numerical models of rock masses incorporating intermittent joints with different numbers and dip angles were produced using the finite element method(FEM)with the intrinsic cohesive zone model(ICZM).Then,the uniaxial compressive and wave propagation simulations were performed.The results indicate that the joint number and dip angle can affect the mechanical and acoustic properties of the models.The uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)and wave velocity of rock masses decrease monotonically as the joint number increases.However,the wave velocity grows monotonically as the joint dip angle increases.When the joint dip angle is 45°–60°,the UCS of the rock mass is lower than that of other dip angles.The wave velocity parallel to the joints is greater than that perpendicular to the joints.When the dip angle of joints remains unchanged,the UCS and wave velocity are positively related.When the joint dip angle increases,the variation amplitude of the UCS regarding the wave velocity increases.To reveal the effect of the joint distribution on the velocity,a theoretical model was also proposed.According to the theoretical wave velocity,the change in wave velocity of models with various joint numbers and dip angles was consistent with the simulation results.Furthermore,a theoretical indicator(i.e.fabric tensor)was adopted to analyze the variation of the wave velocity and UCS.

Evaluation of the binding affinity and antioxidant activity of phlorizin to pepsin and trypsin

Phlorizin(PHL)is a natural compound with strong antioxidant properties mainly found in apples.In this paper,the interaction mechanism of PHL with pepsin and trypsin was comparatively evaluated by computer simulation,fluorescence spectra,circular dichroism(CD),and Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectra at a molecular level.Fluorescence spectra showed that PHL quenches the pepsin/trypsin by static quenching.Thermodynamic parameters indicated that PHL binds to pepsin mainly through hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces,and that of trypsin was electrostatic forces.The ground state complexes PHL and protease have a moderate affinity of 105 L/mol PHL binds more strongly to trypsin than to pepsin.CD and FT-IR spectra results showed that pepsin/trypsin decreased theβ-sheet content and slightly changed its secondary structure upon PHL.These experimental results are mutually verified with the predicted computer-aid simulation results.Upon PHL and trypsin binding,the antioxidant capacity of PHL was elevated.Nevertheless,the antioxidant capacity of PHL was decreased after binding to pepsin.This work elucidates the binding of PHL binding mechanisms to pepsin/trypsin and provides useful information for the digestion of PHL to improve the application of PHL in food processing.

Helmholtz decomposition with a scalar Poisson equation in elastic anisotropic media

P-and S-wave separation plays an important role in elastic reverse-time migration.It can reduce the artifacts caused by crosstalk between different modes and improve image quality.In addition,P-and Swave separation can also be used to better understand and distinguish wave types in complex media.At present,the methods for separating wave modes in anisotropic media mainly include spatial nonstationary filtering,low-rank approximation,and vector Poisson equation.Most of these methods require multiple Fourier transforms or the calculation of large matrices,which require high computational costs for problems with large scale.In this paper,an efficient method is proposed to separate the wave mode for anisotropic media by using a scalar anisotropic Poisson operator in the spatial domain.For 2D problems,the computational complexity required by this method is 1/2 of the methods based on solving a vector Poisson equation.Therefore,compared with existing methods based on pseudoHelmholtz decomposition operators,this method can significantly reduce the computational cost.Numerical examples also show that the P and S waves decomposed by this method not only have the correct amplitude and phase relative to the input wavefield but also can reduce the computational complexity significantly.

Generation of medical isotopes ^(47)Sc,^(67)Cu through laser-induced(γ,p)reaction

Short-lived medical isotopes and their generators are typically produced in nuclear reactors and cyclotrons that require extensive facilities.However,considering the environmental concerns and economic costs of these traditional approaches,modern laser technology,which provides extremely strong electric fields within tabletop-sized areas,can serve as a potential supplementary method.Focusing specifically on the(γ,p)generation of the vital medical isotopes^(47)Sc and^(67)Cu,we used both experimental results and PIC-GEANT4 simulations to demonstrate that laser-induced photonuclear reaction is a promising method for isotope production.We developed a model capable of calculating isotope yields under various laser conditions and acceleration mechanisms.The findings revealed that a 200 TW laser can sufficiently produce diagnostic amounts of^(47)Sc and^(67)Cu,while simultaneously providing high specific activity,which is significant in medical applications for improving treatment efficacy,enhancing image resolution,and reducing side effects.

Evaluation of Resistance of Different Kiwifruit Varieties (Lines) to Canker Disease and Brown Spot Disease

Kiwifruit canker and brown spot are significant diseases affecting kiwis,caused by Pseudomonas syringae patho-genic variations(Pseudomonas syringae pv.Actinidiae(Psa))and Corynesporapolytica(Corynespora cassiicola).At present,the research on canker disease and brown spot disease mainly focuses on the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria,drug control,resistance gene mining and functional verification.Practice has proved that breeding disease resistant varieties are an effective method to control canker disease and brown spot disease.However,most existing cultivars lack genes for canker and brown spot resistance.Wild kiwifruit resources in nat-ure exhibit extensive genetic diversity due to prolonged natural selection,containing numerous resistance genes.But,due to insufficient understanding of the resistance of most kiwifruit varieties(lines)to canker disease and brown spot disease,some high-quality resources have not been fully utilized.The incidence of canker and brown spot of 18 kiwifruit cultivars(lines)was measured by inoculating isolated branches and leaves,and their resistance to canker and brown spot was analyzed according to the length,disease index,mean diameter,and systematic clustering.The results were as follows:Among 18 different kiwifruit varieties(lines)for canker disease,there were two highly resistant materials,eight disease-resistant materials,four disease-susceptible materials,and two highly susceptible materials.Moreover,regarding brown spot disease,there were one highly resistant material,five dis-ease-resistant materials,four susceptible materials,and three highly susceptible materials.Furthermore,four resources were resistant to both diseases.The outcomes provided a theoretical basis for breeding kiwifruit against canker and brown spot.

Prognostic value of 11-factor modified frailty index in postoperative adverse outcomes of elderly gastric cancer patients in China

BACKGROUND Preoperative evaluation of frailty is limited to a few surgical procedures.However,the evaluation in Chinese elderly gastric cancer(GC)patients remains blank.AIM To validate and estimate the prognostic value of the 11-index modified frailty index(mFI-11)for predicting postoperative anastomotic fistula,intensive care unit(ICU)admission,and long-term survival in elderly patients(over 65 years of age)undergoing radical GC.METHODS This study was a retrospective cohort study which included patients who underwent elective gastrectomy with D2 Lymph node dissection between April 1,2017 and April 1,2019.The primary outcome was 1-year all-cause mortality.The secondary outcomes were admission to ICU,anastomotic fistula,and 6-mo mortality.Patients were divided into two groups according to the optimal grouping cutoff of 0.27 points from previous studies:High risk of frailty marked as mFI-11High and low risk of frailty marked as mFI-11Low.Survival curves between the two groups were compared,and univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to explore the relationship between preoperative frailty and postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing radical GC.The discrimination ability of the mFI-11,prognostic nutritional index,and tumornode-metastasis pathological stage to identify adverse postoperative outcomes was assessed by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.RESULTS A total of 1003 patients were included,of which 13.86%(139/1003)were defined as having mFI-11High and 86.14%(864/1003)as having mFI-11Low.By comparing the incidence of postoperative complications in the two groups of patients,it was found that mFI-11High patients had higher rates of 1-year postoperative mortality,admission to ICU,anastomotic fistula,and 6-mo mortality than the mFI-11Low group(18.0%vs 8.9%,P=0.001;31.7%vs 14.7%,P<0.001;7.9%vs 2.8%,P<0.001;and 12.2%vs 3.6%,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis revealed mFI-11 as an independent predictive indicator for postoperative outcome[1-year postoperative mortality:Adjusted odds ratio(aOR)=4.432,95%confidence interval(95%CI):2.599-6.343,P=0.003;admission to ICU:aOR=2.058,95%CI:1.188-3.563,P=0.010;anastomotic fistula:aOR=2.852,95%CI:1.357-5.994,P=0.006;6-mo mortality:aOR=2.438,95%CI:1.075-5.484,P=0.033].mFI-11 showed better prognostic efficacy in predicting 1-year postoperative mortality[area under the ROC curve(AUROC):0.731],admission to ICU(AUROC:0.776),anastomotic fistula(AUROC:0.877),and 6-mo mortality(AUROC:0.759).CONCLUSION Frailty as measured by mFI-11 could provide prognostic information for 1-year postoperative mortality,admission to ICU,anastomotic fistula,and 6-mo mortality in patients over 65 years old undergoing radical GC.

赛沃替尼治疗MET基因突变非小细胞肺癌的药物浓度与疗效和不良反应的关系

目的:探讨药物浓度与疗效和不良反应之间的关系,了解赛沃替尼治疗MET14外显子跳跃突变晚期非小细胞肺癌患者的疗效和安全性。方法:回顾性分析2018年4月至2019年9月北京大学肿瘤医院收治的携带MET14外显子跳跃突变,并且接受赛沃替尼治疗的16例局部晚期或转移性非小细胞肺癌患者的临床资料及其血浆药物浓度,评估赛沃替尼治疗的疗效和安全性,分析药物浓度与疗效及不良反应的相关性。随访患者的无进展生存期(progression-free survival,PFS)和总生存期(overall survival,OS),采用Kaplan-Meier法计算中位PFS和OS。结果:16例患者中男性9例(56.3%),年龄范围51~84岁。肺癌病理类型包括:腺癌11例,肉瘤样癌5例,鳞癌1例。赛沃替尼的客观缓解率为50.0%(8/16),疾病控制率达到87.5%(14/16)。评效达到部分缓解患者和未达到者相比,赛沃替尼的药物谷浓度分别为77.2 ng/mL和146.7 ng/mL(P=0.06)。治疗中出现过2级以上不良反应的患者和仅出现过1级不良反应者,其药物谷浓度分别为116.5 ng/mL和93.2 ng/mL(P=0.59)。所有患者的中位PFS为8.5个月,中位OS为14.1个月。结论:赛沃替尼治疗MET基因突变非小细胞肺癌的效果较好,不良反应可耐受。常规用药剂量下,赛沃替尼的血浆药物谷浓度与疗效可能存在一定负相关,但药物浓度与不良反应的程度无明显相关性。

共表达IL-7/CCL19的新抗原反应性T细胞对小鼠肺癌的抗肿瘤研究

背景与目的新抗原反应性T细胞(neoantigen reactive T cell,NRT)具有抑制表达特异性新抗原的肿瘤生长的能力。然而,由于免疫浸润困难和肿瘤微环境的抑制,NRT在实体瘤中的治疗效果有限。本研究针对小鼠肺癌细胞设计出可以同时表达白细胞介素7(interleukin 7,IL-7)和趋化因子19(chemokine C-C motif ligand 19,CCL19)的NRT细胞(7×19 NRT),并对7×19 NRT细胞和常规NRT细胞的抗肿瘤效果差异进行了评估。方法针对小鼠Lewis肺癌细胞(Lewis lung carcinoma,LLC)进行了新一代测序和新抗原预测,制备了RNA疫苗,培养了NRT细胞,构建了编码IL-7和CCL19的逆转录病毒载体,转导NRT细胞并成功表达IL-7和CCL19,成功获得了7×19 NRT,并在小鼠体内外对其抗肿瘤效果进行了评估。结果7×19 NRT细胞通过分泌IL-7和CCL19显著增强T细胞的增殖和侵袭能力,在小鼠肺癌中实现了显著的抑瘤作用,延长了小鼠的生存期。经7×19 NRT治疗后,T细胞浸润肿瘤组织及肿瘤组织坏死显著增加。此外,7×19 NRT治疗与常规NRT治疗均安全。结论通过IL-7和CCL19的表达,NRT细胞的抗实体瘤能力显著增强,这是一种对NRT安全有效的基因修饰。

Electric-field control of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy by resistive switching via electrochemical metallization

Electric-field control of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA) is a feasible way to manipulate perpendicular magnetization,which is of great importance for realizing energy-efficient spintronics.Here,we propose a novel approach to accomplish this task at room temperature by resistive switching(RS) via electrochemical metallization(ECM) in a device with the stack of Si/SiO_(2)/Ta/Pt/Ag/Mn-doped ZnO(MZO)/Pt/Co/Pt/ITO.By applying certain voltages,the device could be set at high-resistance-state(HRS) and low-resistance-state(LRS),accompanied with a larger and a smaller coercivity(H_(C)),respectively,which demonstrates a nonvolatile E-field control of PMA.Based on our previous studies and the present control experiments,the electric modulation of PMA can be briefly explained as follows.At LRS,the Ag conductive filaments form and pass through the entire MZO layer and finally reach the Pt/Co/Pt sandwich,leading to weakening of PMA and reduction of H_(C).In contrast,at HRS,most of the Ag filaments dissolve and leave away from the Pt/Co/Pt sandwich,causing partial recovery of PMA and an increase of H_(C).This work provides a new clue to designing low-power spintronic devices based on PMA films.

Construction and application of knowledge graph for grid dispatch fault handling based on pre-trained model

With the construction of new power systems,the power grid has become extremely large,with an increasing proportion of new energy and AC/DC hybrid connections.The dynamic characteristics and fault patterns of the power grid are complex;additionally,power grid control is difficult,operation risks are high,and the task of fault handling is arduous.Traditional power-grid fault handling relies primarily on human experience.The difference in and lack of knowledge reserve of control personnel restrict the accuracy and timeliness of fault handling.Therefore,this mode of operation is no longer suitable for the requirements of new systems.Based on the multi-source heterogeneous data of power grid dispatch,this paper proposes a joint entity–relationship extraction method for power-grid dispatch fault processing based on a pre-trained model,constructs a knowledge graph of power-grid dispatch fault processing and designs,and develops a fault-processing auxiliary decision-making system based on the knowledge graph.It was applied to study a provincial dispatch control center,and it effectively improved the accident processing ability and intelligent level of accident management and control of the power grid.

发挥桥梁纽带作用 实现科技自立自强——东北大学科学技术协会巡礼

东北大学科学技术协会的历史要追溯到1960年,据史料记载,1960年1月20日,东北工学院院党委批准成立筹备东北工学院科学技术协会,制定《东北工学院科学技术协会组织方案(草)》。1985年10月15日东北工学院科学技术协会正式成立,成为全国高校第一批成立科协组织的基层高校科协,陆钟武院士为第一届科协主席。1986年,中国科协书记处书记高潮同志曾三次来到东北工学院科协考察调研指导工作。

肺腺癌中FAT1的表达及其与免疫细胞浸润关系的研究

背景与目的肺癌是癌症相关死亡的主要原因。非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)是肺癌最常见的病理分型,其中又以肺腺癌占比最高。非典型性钙黏蛋白1(FAT atypical cadherin 1,FAT1)是一种受体样蛋白,在肺腺癌中存在高频率突变,其编码的蛋白在细胞黏附、细胞增殖、分化等过程中发挥着重要的作用。本研究旨在研究FAT1在肺腺癌中的表达及与免疫浸润的关系。方法通过下载癌症基因组图谱(The Cancer Genome Atlas,TCGA)和基因型-组织表达(Genotype-Tissue Expression,GTEx)相关数据,获得513例肺腺癌样本、397例癌旁样本的基因表达水平及相关临床信息。分析肺腺癌组织中FAT1基因mRNA表达水平以及FAT1基因的表达与肺腺癌患者的预后关系,通过通路富集分析探索FAT1基因调控的相关信号通路。利用免疫蛋白印迹检测FAT1在肺上皮细胞和不同肺癌细胞系中的表达差异,免疫组织化学染色法被用于检测FAT1在肺癌和癌旁组织中的表达。结果14%的肺腺癌患者中存在FAT1基因突变;TCGA数据库数据显示肺腺癌组织中FAT1 mRNA表达显著高于癌旁组织。Kaplan-Meier分析显示FAT1基因表达较高的肺腺癌患者预后较差。通路富集分析表明FAT1与肿瘤发生发展通路相关,且FAT1的表达和免疫细胞浸润密切相关,免疫组化实验证明FAT1在癌组织的表达显著高于癌旁组织。结论肺腺癌组织中FAT1 mRNA呈高表达,高表达的FAT1 mRNA与肺腺癌患者的不良预后相关。FAT1有可能成为潜在的肺癌诊治靶点。

SND1作为肺腺癌癌基因和预后标志物的鉴定与分析

背景与目的 转录因子(transcription factor,TF)可以结合特异性序列,对下游基因起到促进或抑制的作用,对肿瘤的发生、迁移、侵袭等生物学过程都有重要的影响。葡萄球菌含核酸酶结构域l(Staphylococcal nuclease-containing structural domain 1,SND1)作为一种转录共激活因子,被认为是肿瘤治疗的一个潜在靶点。然而,其在肺腺癌(lung adenocarcinoma,LUAD)中的表达及作用尚不清楚。本研究主要探索SND1作为LUAD癌基因在LUAD中的作用。方法 从癌症基因组图谱(The Cancer Genome Atlas,TCGA)、基因表达综合数据库(Gene Expression Omnibus,GEO)、临床蛋白质组肿瘤分析联盟(Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium,CPTAC)和人类蛋白图库(Human Protein Atlas,HPA)等数据库获取数据,探讨SND1表达与LUAD患者预后、免疫细胞浸润和亚细胞定位的关系;利用EdU法、CCK-8法、流式细胞术、细胞划痕实验、Transwell实验、蛋白印迹实验等体外实验探讨SND1在LUAD中的功能作用。结果 在LUAD中SND1的表达上调,且与患者预后不良有关。SND1主要存在于LUAD细胞的细胞质中。富集分析表明SND1与细胞周期密切相关,包括DNA复制和染色体分离等。免疫细胞浸润分析显示,SND1与多种免疫细胞群有关,包括T细胞、B细胞、细胞毒性细胞和树突状细胞。体外研究表明沉默SND1可抑制LUAD细胞的增殖、侵袭和迁移,下调SND1可阻断G1期细胞周期进程。结论 SND1可能是LUAD重要的预后生物标志物,其可促进LUAD细胞的增殖和迁移。

六味补气方通过调控NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD焦亡通路延缓大鼠慢性阻塞性肺疾病的发展

目的基于NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD的细胞焦亡通路,探讨六味补气方治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)模型大鼠的作用机制。方法将40只SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、六味补气方组、六味补气方+MCC950组(n=10),除对照组外,其余各组大鼠采用烟熏联合脂多糖气管滴注以及激素注射法造模,建立COPD模型大鼠,并分别给予六味补气方药物灌胃及合并MCC950腹腔注射。观察各组大鼠的一般情况变化,分析大鼠肺组织病理改变、肺功能、肺泡灌洗液(BALF)吉姆萨染色总细胞及白细胞分类计数、血清中炎症因子IL-6、TNF-α、IL-18及NO水平;qRT-PCR检测大鼠肺组织中焦亡相关蛋白NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1、GSDMD-N、IL-1β、IL-18的mRNA表达。结果与对照组相比,模型组大鼠的肺组织病理损伤较重,肺功能下降(P<0.01),BALF中总细胞数增多,白细胞分类计数均上调(P<0.01),IL-6、TNF-α、IL-18及NO表达增多(P<0.01),肺组织相关蛋白含量增多(P<0.01);与模型组相比,六味补气方组大鼠的肺组织病理、肺功能均有改善(P<0.05),BALF中总细胞数及白细胞分类计数减少(P<0.01),IL-6、TNF-α、IL-18及NO表达下降(P<0.01),肺组织相关焦亡蛋白含量减少(P<0.01);与六味补气方组大鼠相比,使用MCC950后的大鼠肺组织病理、肺功能有改善,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);BALF中总细胞数及白细胞分类计数减少(P<0.05),IL-6、TNF-α、IL-18及NO表达下降(P<0.05),肺组织相关焦亡蛋白含量较少(P<0.05)。结论六味补气方可能通过调节NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD通路抑制COPD模型大鼠的肺组织焦亡,从而降低炎症反应,减轻肺部损伤,延缓疾病的发生发展。

Correlation of Inflammatory Cells in Induced Sputum and Peripheral Blood of Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major chronic respiratory disease worldwide. Inflammatory cells reflect the inflammatory situation both in peripheral blood and induced sputum. Their correlation has not been reported. The correlation between neutrophils (Neu), eosinophils (Eos), and lymphocyte (Lym) in induced sputum and that in peripheral blood of COPD patients was evaluated to explore the consistency of inflammatory cells in peripheral blood and induced sputum. Peripheral blood and induced sputum were collected from 437 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) who were hospitalized in the Department of respiratory and critical care medicine, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital. The correlation analysis was performed by Spearman correlation analysis. The ratios of Neu, Eos, and Lym in induced sputum were (79.15 ± 22.60)%, (5.23 ± 12.74)%, and (1.69 ± 2.66)%. The ratios of Neu, Eos, and Lym in peripheral blood were (63.29 ± 11.44)%, (2.99 ± 3.60)%, and (25.16 ± 10.19)%. The results showed that the ratios of Neu and Eos in induced sputum were significantly correlated with the proportion of corresponding cells in peripheral blood (P < 0.05). There was no correlation between the ratio of Lym and Leu in induced sputum and corresponding cells in peripheral blood (P > 0.05). In patients with AECOPD, the tendency of Neu and Eos in induced sputum was consistent with the corresponding cells in peripheral blood. Neu and Eos in induced sputum and peripheral blood reflected the degree of inflammation to guide the individualized medication of patients.

Three novel umami peptides derived from the alcohol extract of the Pacific oyster(Crassostrea gigas):identification,characterizations and interactions with T1R1/T1R3 taste receptors

Oyster(Crassostrea gigas),the main ingredient of oyster sauce,has a strong umami taste.In this study,three potential umami peptides,FLNQDEEAR(FR-9),FNKEE(FE-5),and EEFLK(EK-5),were identified and screened from the alcoholic extracts of the oyster using nano-HPLC-MS/MS analysis,i Umami-Scoring Card Method(i Umami-SCM)database and molecular docking(MD).Sensory evaluation and electronic tongue analysis were further used to confirm their tastes.The threshold of the three peptides ranged from 0.38 to 0.55 mg/m L.MD with umami receptors T1R1/T1R3 indicated that the electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bond interaction were the main forces involved.Besides,the Phe592 and Gln853 of T1R3 were the primary docking site for MD and played an important role in umami intensity.Peptides with two Glu residues at the terminus had stronger umami,especially at the C-terminus.These results contribute to the understanding of umami peptides in oysters and the interaction mechanism between umami peptides and umami receptors.

Establishment and evaluation of a prognostic model for patients with unresectable gastric cancer liver metastases

BACKGROUND Liver metastases(LM)is the primary factor contributing to unfavorable outcomes in patients diagnosed with gastric cancer(GC).The objective of this study is to analyze significant prognostic risk factors for patients with GCLM and develop a reliable nomogram model that can accurately predict individualized prognosis,thereby enhancing the ability to evaluate patient outcomes.AIM To analyze prognostic risk factors for GCLM and develop a reliable nomogram model to accurately predict individualized prognosis,thereby enhancing patient outcome assessment.METHODS Retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data pertaining to GCLM(type III),admitted to the Department of General Surgery across multiple centers of the Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2010 to January 2018.The dataset was divided into a development cohort and validation cohort in a ratio of 2:1.In the development cohort,we utilized univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses to identify independent risk factors associated with overall survival in GCLM patients.Subsequently,we established a prediction model based on these findings and evaluated its performance using receiver operator characteristic curve analysis,calibration curves,and clinical decision curves.A nomogram was created to visually represent the prediction model,which was then externally validated using the validation cohort.RESULTS A total of 372 patients were included in this study,comprising 248 individuals in the development cohort and 124 individuals in the validation cohort.Based on Cox analysis results,our final prediction model incorporated five independent risk factors including albumin levels,primary tumor size,presence of extrahepatic metastases,surgical treatment status,and chemotherapy administration.The 1-,3-,and 5-years Area Under the Curve values in the development cohort are 0.753,0.859,and 0.909,respectively;whereas in the validation cohort,they are observed to be 0.772,0.848,and 0.923.Furthermore,the calibration curves demonstrated excellent consistency between observed values and actual values.Finally,the decision curve analysis curve indicated substantial net clinical benefit.CONCLUSION Our study identified significant prognostic risk factors for GCLM and developed a reliable nomogram model,demonstrating promising predictive accuracy and potential clinical benefit in evaluating patient outcomes.

New food sources and production systems:a comparison of international regulations and China’s advancements in novel foods with synthetic biology

The global shift towards sustainable food systems has sparked innovations in food sources and production systems,including cell-based meat,plant-based food products,precision fermentation,and 3D food printing.These advancements pose regulatory challenges and opportunities,with China emerging as a critical player in adopting and regulating new food technologies.This review explores the international landscape of new food sources and production systems(NFPS),focusing on China’s role and regulatory approaches compared to global practices.Through this comparative analysis,we aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on food safety regulation,offering insights and recommendations for policymakers,industry stakeholders,and researchers engaged in the global food system’s evolution.This comprehensive overview underscores the dynamic nature of regulatory frameworks governing NFPS,highlighting the international efforts to ensure food safety,consumer protection,and the sustainable evolution of the food industry.

EjGASA6 promotes flowering and root elongation by enhancing gibberellin biosynthesis

The Gibberellic Acid-stimulated Arabidopsis(GASA)gene family is involved in the regulation of gene expression and plant growth,development,and stress responses.To investigate the function of loquat GASA genes in the growth and developmental regulation of plants,a loquat EjGASA6 gene homologous to Arabidopsis AtGASA6 was cloned.EjGASA6 expression was induced by gibberellin,and ectopic transgenic plants containing this gene exhibited earlier bloom and longer primary roots since these phenotypic characteristics are related to higher gibberellin content.Transcriptome analysis and qRT-PCR results showed that the expression levels of GA3ox1 and GA20ox1,which encode key enzymes in gibberellin biosynthesis,were significantly increased.Furthermore,we confirmed that EjGASA6 could promote the expression of GA20ox1 via the luciferase reporter system.Overall,our results suggest that EjGASA6 promotes blooming and main-root elongation by positively regulating gibberellin biosynthesis.These findings broaden our understanding of the role of GASAs in plant development and growth,and lay the groundwork for future research into the functions of EjGASA6 in regulating loquat growth and development.

Exploring the taste presentation and receptor perception mechanism of salty peptides from Stropharia rugosoannulata based on molecular dynamics and thermodynamics simulation

The taste presentation and receptor perception mechanism of the salty peptide of Stropharia rugosoannulata were predicted and verified using peptide omics and molecular interaction techniques.The combination of aspartic acid(D)and glutamic acid(E),or peptide fragments composed of arginine(R),constitute the characteristic taste structural basis of salty peptides of S.rugosoannulata.The taste intensity of the salty peptide positively correlates with its concentration within a specific concentration range(0.25–1.0 mg/mL).The receptor more easily recognizes the first amino acid residue at the N-terminal of salty peptides and the aspartic acid residue in the peptides.GLU513,ASP707,and VAL508 are the critical amino acid residues for the receptor to recognize salty peptides.TRPV1 is specifically the receptor for recognizing salty peptides.Hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions are the main driving forces for the interactions between salty peptides and TRPV1 receptors.KSWDDFFTR has the most potent binding capacity with the receptor and has tremendous potential for application in sodium salt substitution.This study confirmed the taste receptor that specifically recognizes salty peptides,analyzed the receptor-peptide binding interaction,and provided a new idea for understanding the taste receptor perception of salty peptides.