Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)has brought the new challenges to scientific research.Isodon suzhouensis has good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant stress effects,which is considered as a potential treatment for CO...Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)has brought the new challenges to scientific research.Isodon suzhouensis has good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant stress effects,which is considered as a potential treatment for COVID-19.The possibility for the treatment of COVID-19 with I.suzhouensis and its potential mechanism of action were explored by employing molecular docking and network pharmacology.Network pharmacology and molecular docking were used to screen drug targets,and lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced RAW264.7 and NR8383 cells inflammation model was used for experimental verification.Collectively a total of 209 possible linkages against 18 chemical components from I.suzhouensis and 1194 COVID-19 related targets were selected.Among these,164 common targets were obtained from the intersection of I.suzhouensis and COVID-19.Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enriched 582 function targets and 87 target proteins pathways,respectively.The results from molecular docking studies revealed that rutin,vitexin,isoquercitrin and quercetin had significant binding ability with 3 chymotrypsin like protease(3CLpro)and angiotensin converting enzyme 2(ACE2).In vitro studies showed that I.suzhouensis extract(ISE)may inhibit the activation of PI3K/Akt pathway and the expression level of downstream proinflammatory factors by inhibiting the activation of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS.In addition,ISE was able to inhibit the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in NR8383 cells exposed to LPS.Overall,the network pharmacology and in vitro studies conclude that active components from I.suzhouensis have strong therapeutic potential against COVID-19 through multi-target,multi-pathway dimensions and can be a promising candidate against COVID-19.展开更多
Ferritin has good thermal stability,resistance to certain acids and bases,and targeting,and has broad application prospects in the synthesis of gold nanostars(AuNS).In this study,we screened monodisperse AuNS with uni...Ferritin has good thermal stability,resistance to certain acids and bases,and targeting,and has broad application prospects in the synthesis of gold nanostars(AuNS).In this study,we screened monodisperse AuNS with uniform particle size and morphology through a one-step synthesis method and coupled the synthesized AuNS with oyster ferritin(GF1).The results showed that the surface plasmon resonance(SPR)peaks of the coupled GF1@AuNS changed signifi cantly,and the changes in infrared spectra and potential confirmed the success of the synthesis,while the microscopic morphology showed an increase in particle size and surface peak coverage.Furthermore,GF1@AuNS does not induce cell death in the 100µmol/L range,is highly stable in physiological environments,and exhibits good X-ray attenuation in micro-computed tomography.Due to the unique functional activity of ferritin and AuNS,GF1@AuNS has potential applications in food detection and drug development in the future.展开更多
This paper considers setting different dips for different sub-faults to fit the actual rupture situation based on the fault rupture of the 2013 Lushan M_(S)7.0 earthquake.Meanwhile,combined with the coseismic GNSS dat...This paper considers setting different dips for different sub-faults to fit the actual rupture situation based on the fault rupture of the 2013 Lushan M_(S)7.0 earthquake.Meanwhile,combined with the coseismic GNSS data of the Lushan earthquake,the source parameters and sliding distribution of the Lushan earthquake fault are inversed.Firstly,we use the gradient based optimizer(GBO)in nonlinear inversion to obtain the source parameters of this seismic fault.The inversion results indicate that the strike of the fault is 206.52°,the dip is 44.10°,the length is 21.92 km,and the depth is 12.79 km.To refine the sliding distribution of the seismic fault,the seismic fault is divided into 3×3 sub-faults.Then,we fix the central sub-fault dip of 44.10°;the dip of other sub-faults is obtained by iteration.After that,the model is further divided into a fault layer model composed of 23×19 sub fault slices,and using the Matlab fitting function is used to fit the dip of the 23×19 sub faults.Finally,the Lushan seismic fault plane is established as a shovel structure with steep upper and gentle lower,steep south and gentle north.The slip distribution inversion results indicate that the depth of the slip peak is 13 km,the corresponding maximum slip momentum is 0.67 m,the seismic moment is 1.10×10^(19)N·m and the corresponding moment magnitude is MW6.66.The results above are consistent with the research results of seismology.展开更多
Understanding the doping evolution from a Mott insulator to a superconductor probably holds the key to resolve the mystery of unconventional superconductivity in copper oxides. To elucidate the evolution of the electr...Understanding the doping evolution from a Mott insulator to a superconductor probably holds the key to resolve the mystery of unconventional superconductivity in copper oxides. To elucidate the evolution of the electronic state starting from the Mott insulator, we dose the surface of the parent phase Ca_(2)CuO_(2)Cl_(2) by depositing Rb atoms, which are supposed to donate electrons to the CuO_(2) planes underneath. We successfully achieved the Rb sub-monolayer thin films in forming the square lattice. The scanning tunneling microscopy or spectroscopy measurements on the surface show that the Fermi energy is pinned within the Mott gap but close to the edge of the charge transfer band. In addition, an in-gap state appears at the bottom of the upper Hubbard band(UHB), and the Mott gap will be significantly diminished. Combined with the Cl defect and the Rb adatom/cluster results, the electron doping is likely to increase the spectra weight of the UHB for the double occupancy. Our results provide information to understand the electron doping to the parent compound of cuprates.展开更多
BACKGROUND The development of tumor is closely linked to inflammation.Therefore,targeting molecules involved in inflammation may be effective in predicting cancer prognosis.Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)holds s...BACKGROUND The development of tumor is closely linked to inflammation.Therefore,targeting molecules involved in inflammation may be effective in predicting cancer prognosis.Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)holds significant therapeutic significance in addressing hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).At present,no studies have evaluated the predictive value ofγ-glutamyl transferase to albumin ratio(GAR)on the prognosis of HCC undergoing TACE.AIM To explore the potential prognostic significance of the GAR in individuals undergoing TACE for HCC.METHODS A total of 1231 patients from seven hospitals in China were randomized into a training cohort(n=862)and a validation cohort(n=369).To establish inde pendent prognostic factors for overall survival(OS),we utilized multivariate and univariate Cox regression models.The best cut-off value of the GAR was determined with the X-tile software,with OS as the basis.Validations were performed using dual therapy cohort and triple therapy cohort.RESULTS X-tile software revealed a GAR threshold of 4.75 as optimal.Both pre-and post-propensity score matching analyses demonstrated that the median OS in the low-GAR group(<4.75)was notably longer compared to the high-GAR group(≥4.75),showing results of 26.9 vs 9.8 months(P<0.001)initially,and 18.1 vs 11.3 months(P<0.001)after match.Furthermore,multivariate analysis identified GAR≥4.75 as an independent prognostic factor(P<0.001).The receiver operating characteristic curves for the nomogram showed area under receiver operating characteristic curves of 0.741,0.747,and 0.708 for predicting 1-,2-,and 3-year survival,respectively.Consistent findings were reiterated in the two cohorts involving TACE in combination with targeted therapy and TACE in combination with targeted therapy and immunotherapy.Calibration curve and decision curve analyses substantiated the model’s relatively robust predictive capabilities.CONCLUSION Our study validates the effective prognostic capacity of the GAR-based nomogram for HCC patients undergoing TACE or TACE in combination with systemic therapy.展开更多
In the context of globalization,the importance of teaching English as a common language in the world becomes increasingly apparent.Applied Linguistics belongs to one of the sub-disciplines of linguistics,which plays a...In the context of globalization,the importance of teaching English as a common language in the world becomes increasingly apparent.Applied Linguistics belongs to one of the sub-disciplines of linguistics,which plays an important role in contemporary English teaching.The knowledge of applied linguistics can help students learn the grammar,semantics,vocabulary,writing,and other contents in English,deepen their knowledge and understanding of English,and enhance the effectiveness of English teaching.This paper mainly describes the important role played by English linguistics in English teaching and focuses on its utilization strategies in the hope of providing references on this topic.展开更多
为研究电子束退火对Li-N共掺杂Zn O薄膜性能的影响,首先利用溶胶-凝胶旋涂法在p型Si(111)衬底上制备Li-N共掺杂的Zn O前驱膜,然后用电子束对前驱膜进行退火。退火时,电子束加速电压10 k V,退火时间5 min,聚焦束流123 m A,束流为0.7~1.9 ...为研究电子束退火对Li-N共掺杂Zn O薄膜性能的影响,首先利用溶胶-凝胶旋涂法在p型Si(111)衬底上制备Li-N共掺杂的Zn O前驱膜,然后用电子束对前驱膜进行退火。退火时,电子束加速电压10 k V,退火时间5 min,聚焦束流123 m A,束流为0.7~1.9 m A,最后得到Li-N共掺杂的Zn O薄膜。XRD谱分析表明,当束流高于1.5 m A之后,薄膜为六方Zn O和立方Zn O的混合多晶薄膜,且有金属Zn生成,导致薄膜有较强的绿光发射。SEM图片分析显示,薄膜的晶粒尺寸随束流增加而增大,当束流高于1.5 m A后,晶粒尺寸变化不大,约为60 nm。光致发光(PL)谱和激光拉曼谱的分析结果证实Li、N元素已掺入Zn O晶格中,PL谱中观察到Li元素掺杂引起的紫光发射,拉曼散射光谱中观察到N替代O位的缺陷振动模式。展开更多
According to the characteristics of comprehensive mechanized heading face, established the mathematical model of single-phase air flow with κ-ε two equations model, and have established κ-ε-θ-κp mathematic model...According to the characteristics of comprehensive mechanized heading face, established the mathematical model of single-phase air flow with κ-ε two equations model, and have established κ-ε-θ-κp mathematic model to solve two-phase flow of gas and particles in dust space with eulerian-eulerian method and eulerian-lagrangian method. Numerical solution of gas-particle two-phase flow was put forward based on collocated grid SIMPLE algorithm. Moreover, numerical simulation of dust concentration in fully mechanized caving face was carded out by using Fluent software. Finally, when in forced-exhaust ventilation circumstance, drawer type fan drum have less dust absorption, and most of dust spread to the other site; the dust concentration is inversely proportional to the distance from tunneling head, and the dust concentration has already diffused to decrease below 102 mg/m3 at the position ofx=12 m. Dust are more focused on relative side(in the range about y from 0 to 2 meter) of roadway space of press-ventilated fan drum, especially between tunneling place and drawer type fan drum; the roadway with road header have a higher dust concentration. These conclusions provide reliable theory basis for the dust prevention in comprehensive mechanized heading face.展开更多
BACKGROUND Liver failure has high mortality and poor prognosis,and establishing new reliable markers for predicting its prognosis is necessary.Mucosal-associated invariant T(MAIT)cells are a novel population of innate...BACKGROUND Liver failure has high mortality and poor prognosis,and establishing new reliable markers for predicting its prognosis is necessary.Mucosal-associated invariant T(MAIT)cells are a novel population of innate-like lymphocytes involved in inflammatory liver disease,and their potential role in liver failure remains unclear.AIM To investigate alteration of circulating MAIT cells and assess its prognostic value in patients with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related liver failure.METHODS We recruited 55 patients with HBV-related liver failure,48 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 40 healthy controls(HCs)from Nantong Third People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University.Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated,and the percentage and number of circulating MAIT cells were detected by flow cytometry.Plasma levels of interleukin(IL)-7,IL-12p70,IL-18 and interferon-αwere measured by Luminex assay.RESULTS Circulating MAIT cells were significantly decreased in HBV-related liver failure patients(percentage:2.00±1.22 vs 5.19±1.27%,P<0.0001;number:5.47±4.93 vs 84.43±19.59,P<0.0001)compared with HCs.More importantly,there was a significant reduction of MAIT cells in patients with middle/late-stage compared with early-stage liver failure.Circulating MAIT cells partially recovered after disease improvement,both in percentage(4.01±1.21 vs 2.04±0.95%,P<0.0001)and in cell count(17.24±8.56 vs 7.41±4.99,P<0.0001).The proportion(2.29±1.01 vs 1.58±1.38%,P<0.05)and number(7.30±5.70 vs 2.94±1.47,P<0.001)of circulating MAIT cells were significantly higher in the survival group than in the dead/liver transplantation group,and the Kaplan–Meier curve showed that lower expression of circulating MAIT cells(both percentage and cell count)predicted poor overall survival(P<0.01).Also,the levels of IL-12(20.26±5.42 pg/mL vs 17.76±2.79 pg/mL,P=0.01)and IL-18(1470.05±1525.38 pg/mL vs 362.99±109.64 pg/mL,P<0.0001)were dramatically increased in HBV-related liver failure patients compared with HCs.CONCLUSION Circulating MAIT cells may play an important role in the process of HBV-related liver failure and can be an important prognostic marker.展开更多
Developing wheat that acquires and uses phosphorus(P)more efficiently is a promising and low-cost solution for increasing grain yield and reducing P-related environmental impacts.The present study identified agronomic...Developing wheat that acquires and uses phosphorus(P)more efficiently is a promising and low-cost solution for increasing grain yield and reducing P-related environmental impacts.The present study identified agronomic and physiological traits that contribute to genetic variation in the P acquisition,remobilization,and utilization efficiency of 11 wheat cultivars from southwest China grown in P-deficient purple lithomorphic soil(Olsen P=4.7)with balanced(75 kg P ha^(−1))and excess P(120 kg P ha^(−1))supplies.On average,soil P deficiency(–P)reduced root P uptake(17.0%–60.8%),P remobilization(33.9%–52.8%),dry mass yield(11.5%–39.2%),and grain yield(17.7%–54.4%).Balanced P(+P)increased grain yield via increased plant biomass rather than increased HI.–P increased phosphorus uptake efficiency(PUpE,4.5-fold),phosphorus utilization efficiency(PUtE,1.25-fold),and phosphorus use efficiency(PUE,5.4-fold)compared with those under+P,and PUtE explained most(58.1%–60.8%)of the genetic variation in PUE under both–P and+P.The high root P uptake of P-efficient cultivars under–P was regulated by root surface area and root length density in the 0–10 cm soil layer but not in the 10–20 and 20–40 cm soil layers,suggesting that a topsoil foraging strategy is a more economical approach than deeper root exploration for increasing P uptake.Root P uptake before anthesis and P remobilization after anthesis were critical for increasing the PUtE of wheat,given that P-efficient cultivars showed higher Pn(net photosynthetic rate)and sucrose levels than P-inefficient cultivars.Pn reduction by–P resulted from decreased Gs and Ci,and high evapotranspiration under+P increased shoot P%by increasing root P uptake.Genetic variation in the source-to-sink ratio was observed in consequence of a+P-induced allometric increase in sucrose in leaves and kernels.Owing to these beneficial effects,+P increased the kernel N and P yields of the 11 cultivars by 9.9%–52.4%and 12.3%–48.8%,respectively.The findings of this study could help improve wheat in future breeding efforts and P management by identifying desirable Pefficient phenotypes in P-deficient farming systems.展开更多
This article reviews the research progress of rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury,in order to provide reference for the rehabilitation treatment and n...This article reviews the research progress of rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury,in order to provide reference for the rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients.We reviewed recent medical literature on patients with neurogenic bladder,focusing on neurogenic bladder caused by spinal cord injury.We analyzed 30 recent of publications in patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury,in addition to reviewing and evaluating the commonly used rehabilitation nursing methods for neurogenic bladder.Psychological counseling is a vital aspect which cannot be neglected in the process of neurogenic bladder rehabilitation.Hitherto,the commonly used drug and surgical treatments may have negatively impacted the mental health of patients in varying degrees.However,in clinical practice,applying intermittent catheterization in patients who have neurogenic bladder with spinal cord injury may help improve patients’life quality,mitigate psychological burden,and reduce negative emotions.展开更多
To improve our understanding of the formation and evolution of the Moon, one of the payloads onboard the Chang'e-3 (CE-3) rover is Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR). This investigation is the first attempt to explore...To improve our understanding of the formation and evolution of the Moon, one of the payloads onboard the Chang'e-3 (CE-3) rover is Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR). This investigation is the first attempt to explore the lunar subsurface structure by using ground penetrating radar with high resolution. We have probed the subsur- face to a depth of several hundred meters using LPR. In-orbit testing, data processing and the preliminary results are presented. These observations have revealed the con- figuration of regolith where the thickness of regolith varies from about 4 m to 6 m. In addition, one layer of lunar rock, which is about 330 m deep and might have been accumulated during the depositional hiatus of mare basalts, was detected.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the alleviation of scutellarein(SN)against inner blood-retinal-barrier(iBRB)dysfunction in microglia cells stimulated by hyperglycemia and to elucidate the engaged mechanism.METHODS:Microglia BV2 ce...AIM:To investigate the alleviation of scutellarein(SN)against inner blood-retinal-barrier(iBRB)dysfunction in microglia cells stimulated by hyperglycemia and to elucidate the engaged mechanism.METHODS:Microglia BV2 cells were stimulated by using 25 mmol/L D-glucose.The same concentration of mannitol(25 mmol/L)was applied as an isotonic contrast.Real-time PCR,Western-blot assay and immunofluorescence staining assay was performed.The dysfunction of iBRB in vitro was detected by using transendothelial electrical resistance(TEER)assay.Additionally,the leakage of fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-conjugated dextran(70 kDa)was detected.RESULTS:SN abrogated microglia BV2 cells activation and reduced the phosphorylated activation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase(ERK)1/2.SN also decreased the transcriptional activation of nuclear factorκB(NFκB)and the elevated expression of tumor necrosis factorα(TNFα),interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-1βin BV2 cells treated with D-glucose(25 mmol/L).SN attenuated iBRB dysfunction in human retinal endothelial cells(HRECs)or choroid-retinal endothelial RF/6 A cells when those cells were treated with TNFα,IL-1βor IL-6,or co-cultured with microglia cells stimulated by D-glucose.Moreover,SN restored the decreased protein expression of tight junctions(TJs)in TNFα-treated HRECs and RF/6 A cells.CONCLUSION:SN not only alleviate iBRB dysfunction via directly inhibiting retinal endothelial injury caused by TNFα,IL-1βor IL-6,but also reduce the release of TNFα,IL-1βand IL-6 from microglia cells by abrogating hyperglycemia-mediated the activation of microglia cells.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82170481)Anhui Natural Science Foundation(2008085J39 and 2108085MH314)+2 种基金Excellent Top-notch Talents Training Program of Anhui Universities(gxbjZD2022073)Anhui Province Innovation Team of Authentic Medicinal Materials Development and High Value Utilization(2022AH010080)Suzhou University Joint Cultivation Postgraduate Research Innovation Fund Project(2023KYCX04).
文摘Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)has brought the new challenges to scientific research.Isodon suzhouensis has good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant stress effects,which is considered as a potential treatment for COVID-19.The possibility for the treatment of COVID-19 with I.suzhouensis and its potential mechanism of action were explored by employing molecular docking and network pharmacology.Network pharmacology and molecular docking were used to screen drug targets,and lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced RAW264.7 and NR8383 cells inflammation model was used for experimental verification.Collectively a total of 209 possible linkages against 18 chemical components from I.suzhouensis and 1194 COVID-19 related targets were selected.Among these,164 common targets were obtained from the intersection of I.suzhouensis and COVID-19.Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enriched 582 function targets and 87 target proteins pathways,respectively.The results from molecular docking studies revealed that rutin,vitexin,isoquercitrin and quercetin had significant binding ability with 3 chymotrypsin like protease(3CLpro)and angiotensin converting enzyme 2(ACE2).In vitro studies showed that I.suzhouensis extract(ISE)may inhibit the activation of PI3K/Akt pathway and the expression level of downstream proinflammatory factors by inhibiting the activation of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS.In addition,ISE was able to inhibit the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in NR8383 cells exposed to LPS.Overall,the network pharmacology and in vitro studies conclude that active components from I.suzhouensis have strong therapeutic potential against COVID-19 through multi-target,multi-pathway dimensions and can be a promising candidate against COVID-19.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31730069 and 31771926).
文摘Ferritin has good thermal stability,resistance to certain acids and bases,and targeting,and has broad application prospects in the synthesis of gold nanostars(AuNS).In this study,we screened monodisperse AuNS with uniform particle size and morphology through a one-step synthesis method and coupled the synthesized AuNS with oyster ferritin(GF1).The results showed that the surface plasmon resonance(SPR)peaks of the coupled GF1@AuNS changed signifi cantly,and the changes in infrared spectra and potential confirmed the success of the synthesis,while the microscopic morphology showed an increase in particle size and surface peak coverage.Furthermore,GF1@AuNS does not induce cell death in the 100µmol/L range,is highly stable in physiological environments,and exhibits good X-ray attenuation in micro-computed tomography.Due to the unique functional activity of ferritin and AuNS,GF1@AuNS has potential applications in food detection and drug development in the future.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42174011)。
文摘This paper considers setting different dips for different sub-faults to fit the actual rupture situation based on the fault rupture of the 2013 Lushan M_(S)7.0 earthquake.Meanwhile,combined with the coseismic GNSS data of the Lushan earthquake,the source parameters and sliding distribution of the Lushan earthquake fault are inversed.Firstly,we use the gradient based optimizer(GBO)in nonlinear inversion to obtain the source parameters of this seismic fault.The inversion results indicate that the strike of the fault is 206.52°,the dip is 44.10°,the length is 21.92 km,and the depth is 12.79 km.To refine the sliding distribution of the seismic fault,the seismic fault is divided into 3×3 sub-faults.Then,we fix the central sub-fault dip of 44.10°;the dip of other sub-faults is obtained by iteration.After that,the model is further divided into a fault layer model composed of 23×19 sub fault slices,and using the Matlab fitting function is used to fit the dip of the 23×19 sub faults.Finally,the Lushan seismic fault plane is established as a shovel structure with steep upper and gentle lower,steep south and gentle north.The slip distribution inversion results indicate that the depth of the slip peak is 13 km,the corresponding maximum slip momentum is 0.67 m,the seismic moment is 1.10×10^(19)N·m and the corresponding moment magnitude is MW6.66.The results above are consistent with the research results of seismology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11974171, 12061131001, and 11927809)the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFA1403201)。
文摘Understanding the doping evolution from a Mott insulator to a superconductor probably holds the key to resolve the mystery of unconventional superconductivity in copper oxides. To elucidate the evolution of the electronic state starting from the Mott insulator, we dose the surface of the parent phase Ca_(2)CuO_(2)Cl_(2) by depositing Rb atoms, which are supposed to donate electrons to the CuO_(2) planes underneath. We successfully achieved the Rb sub-monolayer thin films in forming the square lattice. The scanning tunneling microscopy or spectroscopy measurements on the surface show that the Fermi energy is pinned within the Mott gap but close to the edge of the charge transfer band. In addition, an in-gap state appears at the bottom of the upper Hubbard band(UHB), and the Mott gap will be significantly diminished. Combined with the Cl defect and the Rb adatom/cluster results, the electron doping is likely to increase the spectra weight of the UHB for the double occupancy. Our results provide information to understand the electron doping to the parent compound of cuprates.
文摘BACKGROUND The development of tumor is closely linked to inflammation.Therefore,targeting molecules involved in inflammation may be effective in predicting cancer prognosis.Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)holds significant therapeutic significance in addressing hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).At present,no studies have evaluated the predictive value ofγ-glutamyl transferase to albumin ratio(GAR)on the prognosis of HCC undergoing TACE.AIM To explore the potential prognostic significance of the GAR in individuals undergoing TACE for HCC.METHODS A total of 1231 patients from seven hospitals in China were randomized into a training cohort(n=862)and a validation cohort(n=369).To establish inde pendent prognostic factors for overall survival(OS),we utilized multivariate and univariate Cox regression models.The best cut-off value of the GAR was determined with the X-tile software,with OS as the basis.Validations were performed using dual therapy cohort and triple therapy cohort.RESULTS X-tile software revealed a GAR threshold of 4.75 as optimal.Both pre-and post-propensity score matching analyses demonstrated that the median OS in the low-GAR group(<4.75)was notably longer compared to the high-GAR group(≥4.75),showing results of 26.9 vs 9.8 months(P<0.001)initially,and 18.1 vs 11.3 months(P<0.001)after match.Furthermore,multivariate analysis identified GAR≥4.75 as an independent prognostic factor(P<0.001).The receiver operating characteristic curves for the nomogram showed area under receiver operating characteristic curves of 0.741,0.747,and 0.708 for predicting 1-,2-,and 3-year survival,respectively.Consistent findings were reiterated in the two cohorts involving TACE in combination with targeted therapy and TACE in combination with targeted therapy and immunotherapy.Calibration curve and decision curve analyses substantiated the model’s relatively robust predictive capabilities.CONCLUSION Our study validates the effective prognostic capacity of the GAR-based nomogram for HCC patients undergoing TACE or TACE in combination with systemic therapy.
文摘目的:探究自体富血小板血浆(Platelet rich plasma,PRP)注射联合自体表皮移植及白芍总苷治疗稳定期白癜风的疗效及对美学效果的影响。方法:回顾性分析2020年6月-2023年1月衡水市第二人民医院收治的205例稳定期白癜风患者的临床资料,按治疗方法及入院时间的不同分成对照组(100例,2020年6月-2021年9月)和实验组(105例,2021年10月-2023年1月)。对照组予以自体表皮移植术联合白芍总苷治疗,在此基础上实验组予以PRP注射治疗,时长为3个月。比较两组疗效、白斑改善情况[白癜风面积评分指数(Vitiligo area score index,VASI)、色素积分]、皮肤病生活质量指数(Dermatology life quality index,DLQI)、美学效果、免疫功能(CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+))、氧化应激指标[超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)]、不良反应发生率和复发率的差异。结果:治疗后,实验组的总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗3个月及随访6个月后,两组DLQI评分均较治疗前降低,且实验组低于对照组(P<0.05),随访6个月后实验组的美学效果评分高于对照组(P<0.05);两组CD4^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)、SOD、CAT水平均较治疗前升高,CD8^(+)、MDA水平均较治疗前降低,且实验组变化幅度优于对照组(P<0.05);两组VASI评分均治疗前降低,色素沉着积分较治疗前升高,且实验组变化幅度优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗期间两组不良反应发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);随访6个月后实验组的疾病复发率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:PRP注射、自体表皮移植术联合白芍总苷治疗稳定性期白癜风患者的疗效显著,能有效提高免疫功能,减轻氧化应激反应,促进白斑消退,改善生活质量及美学效果,降低疾病复发率,且安全性高。
文摘In the context of globalization,the importance of teaching English as a common language in the world becomes increasingly apparent.Applied Linguistics belongs to one of the sub-disciplines of linguistics,which plays an important role in contemporary English teaching.The knowledge of applied linguistics can help students learn the grammar,semantics,vocabulary,writing,and other contents in English,deepen their knowledge and understanding of English,and enhance the effectiveness of English teaching.This paper mainly describes the important role played by English linguistics in English teaching and focuses on its utilization strategies in the hope of providing references on this topic.
文摘为研究电子束退火对Li-N共掺杂Zn O薄膜性能的影响,首先利用溶胶-凝胶旋涂法在p型Si(111)衬底上制备Li-N共掺杂的Zn O前驱膜,然后用电子束对前驱膜进行退火。退火时,电子束加速电压10 k V,退火时间5 min,聚焦束流123 m A,束流为0.7~1.9 m A,最后得到Li-N共掺杂的Zn O薄膜。XRD谱分析表明,当束流高于1.5 m A之后,薄膜为六方Zn O和立方Zn O的混合多晶薄膜,且有金属Zn生成,导致薄膜有较强的绿光发射。SEM图片分析显示,薄膜的晶粒尺寸随束流增加而增大,当束流高于1.5 m A后,晶粒尺寸变化不大,约为60 nm。光致发光(PL)谱和激光拉曼谱的分析结果证实Li、N元素已掺入Zn O晶格中,PL谱中观察到Li元素掺杂引起的紫光发射,拉曼散射光谱中观察到N替代O位的缺陷振动模式。
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文摘According to the characteristics of comprehensive mechanized heading face, established the mathematical model of single-phase air flow with κ-ε two equations model, and have established κ-ε-θ-κp mathematic model to solve two-phase flow of gas and particles in dust space with eulerian-eulerian method and eulerian-lagrangian method. Numerical solution of gas-particle two-phase flow was put forward based on collocated grid SIMPLE algorithm. Moreover, numerical simulation of dust concentration in fully mechanized caving face was carded out by using Fluent software. Finally, when in forced-exhaust ventilation circumstance, drawer type fan drum have less dust absorption, and most of dust spread to the other site; the dust concentration is inversely proportional to the distance from tunneling head, and the dust concentration has already diffused to decrease below 102 mg/m3 at the position ofx=12 m. Dust are more focused on relative side(in the range about y from 0 to 2 meter) of roadway space of press-ventilated fan drum, especially between tunneling place and drawer type fan drum; the roadway with road header have a higher dust concentration. These conclusions provide reliable theory basis for the dust prevention in comprehensive mechanized heading face.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81600449Nantong Science and Technology Bureau,No.MS22018007,No.MSZ18130,and No.JCZ18036+2 种基金Six Peak Talents in Jiangsu Province,No.YY-177Project of Jiangsu Province Youth Medical Talent Development,No.QNRC2016400and Project of Nantong Youth Medical Talent Development,No.05.
文摘BACKGROUND Liver failure has high mortality and poor prognosis,and establishing new reliable markers for predicting its prognosis is necessary.Mucosal-associated invariant T(MAIT)cells are a novel population of innate-like lymphocytes involved in inflammatory liver disease,and their potential role in liver failure remains unclear.AIM To investigate alteration of circulating MAIT cells and assess its prognostic value in patients with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related liver failure.METHODS We recruited 55 patients with HBV-related liver failure,48 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 40 healthy controls(HCs)from Nantong Third People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University.Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated,and the percentage and number of circulating MAIT cells were detected by flow cytometry.Plasma levels of interleukin(IL)-7,IL-12p70,IL-18 and interferon-αwere measured by Luminex assay.RESULTS Circulating MAIT cells were significantly decreased in HBV-related liver failure patients(percentage:2.00±1.22 vs 5.19±1.27%,P<0.0001;number:5.47±4.93 vs 84.43±19.59,P<0.0001)compared with HCs.More importantly,there was a significant reduction of MAIT cells in patients with middle/late-stage compared with early-stage liver failure.Circulating MAIT cells partially recovered after disease improvement,both in percentage(4.01±1.21 vs 2.04±0.95%,P<0.0001)and in cell count(17.24±8.56 vs 7.41±4.99,P<0.0001).The proportion(2.29±1.01 vs 1.58±1.38%,P<0.05)and number(7.30±5.70 vs 2.94±1.47,P<0.001)of circulating MAIT cells were significantly higher in the survival group than in the dead/liver transplantation group,and the Kaplan–Meier curve showed that lower expression of circulating MAIT cells(both percentage and cell count)predicted poor overall survival(P<0.01).Also,the levels of IL-12(20.26±5.42 pg/mL vs 17.76±2.79 pg/mL,P=0.01)and IL-18(1470.05±1525.38 pg/mL vs 362.99±109.64 pg/mL,P<0.0001)were dramatically increased in HBV-related liver failure patients compared with HCs.CONCLUSION Circulating MAIT cells may play an important role in the process of HBV-related liver failure and can be an important prognostic marker.
基金support from the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(2021YJ0504,2021YFYZ0002)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0300406)+1 种基金Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(20150312705)Crops Breeding Project in Sichuan Province(2016NYZ0051,22ZDZX0018).
文摘Developing wheat that acquires and uses phosphorus(P)more efficiently is a promising and low-cost solution for increasing grain yield and reducing P-related environmental impacts.The present study identified agronomic and physiological traits that contribute to genetic variation in the P acquisition,remobilization,and utilization efficiency of 11 wheat cultivars from southwest China grown in P-deficient purple lithomorphic soil(Olsen P=4.7)with balanced(75 kg P ha^(−1))and excess P(120 kg P ha^(−1))supplies.On average,soil P deficiency(–P)reduced root P uptake(17.0%–60.8%),P remobilization(33.9%–52.8%),dry mass yield(11.5%–39.2%),and grain yield(17.7%–54.4%).Balanced P(+P)increased grain yield via increased plant biomass rather than increased HI.–P increased phosphorus uptake efficiency(PUpE,4.5-fold),phosphorus utilization efficiency(PUtE,1.25-fold),and phosphorus use efficiency(PUE,5.4-fold)compared with those under+P,and PUtE explained most(58.1%–60.8%)of the genetic variation in PUE under both–P and+P.The high root P uptake of P-efficient cultivars under–P was regulated by root surface area and root length density in the 0–10 cm soil layer but not in the 10–20 and 20–40 cm soil layers,suggesting that a topsoil foraging strategy is a more economical approach than deeper root exploration for increasing P uptake.Root P uptake before anthesis and P remobilization after anthesis were critical for increasing the PUtE of wheat,given that P-efficient cultivars showed higher Pn(net photosynthetic rate)and sucrose levels than P-inefficient cultivars.Pn reduction by–P resulted from decreased Gs and Ci,and high evapotranspiration under+P increased shoot P%by increasing root P uptake.Genetic variation in the source-to-sink ratio was observed in consequence of a+P-induced allometric increase in sucrose in leaves and kernels.Owing to these beneficial effects,+P increased the kernel N and P yields of the 11 cultivars by 9.9%–52.4%and 12.3%–48.8%,respectively.The findings of this study could help improve wheat in future breeding efforts and P management by identifying desirable Pefficient phenotypes in P-deficient farming systems.
文摘This article reviews the research progress of rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury,in order to provide reference for the rehabilitation treatment and nursing care of patients.We reviewed recent medical literature on patients with neurogenic bladder,focusing on neurogenic bladder caused by spinal cord injury.We analyzed 30 recent of publications in patients with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury,in addition to reviewing and evaluating the commonly used rehabilitation nursing methods for neurogenic bladder.Psychological counseling is a vital aspect which cannot be neglected in the process of neurogenic bladder rehabilitation.Hitherto,the commonly used drug and surgical treatments may have negatively impacted the mental health of patients in varying degrees.However,in clinical practice,applying intermittent catheterization in patients who have neurogenic bladder with spinal cord injury may help improve patients’life quality,mitigate psychological burden,and reduce negative emotions.
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文摘To improve our understanding of the formation and evolution of the Moon, one of the payloads onboard the Chang'e-3 (CE-3) rover is Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR). This investigation is the first attempt to explore the lunar subsurface structure by using ground penetrating radar with high resolution. We have probed the subsur- face to a depth of several hundred meters using LPR. In-orbit testing, data processing and the preliminary results are presented. These observations have revealed the con- figuration of regolith where the thickness of regolith varies from about 4 m to 6 m. In addition, one layer of lunar rock, which is about 330 m deep and might have been accumulated during the depositional hiatus of mare basalts, was detected.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFC1707302)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81960748)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the alleviation of scutellarein(SN)against inner blood-retinal-barrier(iBRB)dysfunction in microglia cells stimulated by hyperglycemia and to elucidate the engaged mechanism.METHODS:Microglia BV2 cells were stimulated by using 25 mmol/L D-glucose.The same concentration of mannitol(25 mmol/L)was applied as an isotonic contrast.Real-time PCR,Western-blot assay and immunofluorescence staining assay was performed.The dysfunction of iBRB in vitro was detected by using transendothelial electrical resistance(TEER)assay.Additionally,the leakage of fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-conjugated dextran(70 kDa)was detected.RESULTS:SN abrogated microglia BV2 cells activation and reduced the phosphorylated activation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase(ERK)1/2.SN also decreased the transcriptional activation of nuclear factorκB(NFκB)and the elevated expression of tumor necrosis factorα(TNFα),interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-1βin BV2 cells treated with D-glucose(25 mmol/L).SN attenuated iBRB dysfunction in human retinal endothelial cells(HRECs)or choroid-retinal endothelial RF/6 A cells when those cells were treated with TNFα,IL-1βor IL-6,or co-cultured with microglia cells stimulated by D-glucose.Moreover,SN restored the decreased protein expression of tight junctions(TJs)in TNFα-treated HRECs and RF/6 A cells.CONCLUSION:SN not only alleviate iBRB dysfunction via directly inhibiting retinal endothelial injury caused by TNFα,IL-1βor IL-6,but also reduce the release of TNFα,IL-1βand IL-6 from microglia cells by abrogating hyperglycemia-mediated the activation of microglia cells.