Insights into genetic diversity and phenotypic variations in domestic geese through comprehensive population and pan-genome analysis

Background Domestic goose breeds are descended from either the Swan goose(Anser cygnoides)or the Greylag goose(Anser anser),exhibiting variations in body size,reproductive performance,egg production,feather color,and other phenotypic traits.Constructing a pan-genome facilitates a thorough identification of genetic variations,thereby deepening our comprehension of the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic diversity and phenotypic variability.Results To comprehensively facilitate population genomic and pan-genomic analyses in geese,we embarked on the task of 659 geese whole genome resequencing data and compiling a database of 155 RNA-seq samples.By constructing the pan-genome for geese,we generated non-reference contigs totaling 612 Mb,unveiling a collection of 2,813 novel genes and pinpointing 15,567 core genes,1,324 softcore genes,2,734 shell genes,and 878 cloud genes in goose genomes.Furthermore,we detected an 81.97 Mb genomic region showing signs of genome selection,encompassing the TGFBR2 gene correlated with variations in body weight among geese.Genome-wide association studies utilizing single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)and presence-absence variation revealed significant genomic associations with various goose meat quality,reproductive,and body composition traits.For instance,a gene encoding the SVEP1 protein was linked to carcass oblique length,and a distinct gene-CDS haplotype of the SVEP1 gene exhibited an association with carcass oblique length.Notably,the pan-genome analysis revealed enrichment of variable genes in the“hair follicle maturation”Gene Ontology term,potentially linked to the selection of feather-related traits in geese.A gene presence-absence variation analysis suggested a reduced frequency of genes associated with“regulation of heart contraction”in domesticated geese compared to their wild counterparts.Our study provided novel insights into gene expression features and functions by integrating gene expression patterns across multiple organs and tissues in geese and analyzing population variation.Conclusion This accomplishment originates from the discernment of a multitude of selection signals and candidate genes associated with a wide array of traits,thereby markedly enhancing our understanding of the processes underlying domestication and breeding in geese.Moreover,assembling the pan-genome for geese has yielded a comprehensive apprehension of the goose genome,establishing it as an indispensable asset poised to offer innovative viewpoints and make substantial contributions to future geese breeding initiatives.

[芥酰胺苯甲酸][胆碱]离子液体表面活性剂的合成及性能研究

鉴于简单易得的原料和潜在的环境友好性,脂肪酸型离子液体表面活性剂近年来引起了人们极大的兴趣。以菜籽油加工过程中的下脚料芥酸(二十二碳-13-烯酸)为原料,制备了一种超长碳链的脂肪酸基离子液体表面活性剂[芥酰胺苯甲酸][胆碱](EABCho)。通过傅里叶红外光谱仪、核磁共振氢谱、碳谱确认了其分子结构。利用表面张力、电导率、偏光显微镜和流变研究了该离子液体表面活性剂水溶液的表面活性、胶束化热力学以及溶液的相行为等基础性能。结果表明超长碳链和苯环结构的引入赋予了EABCho极强的自组装能力。EABCho的临界胶束浓度仅为0.01 mmol/L,胶束化自由能达到了-59.852 kJ/mol,均远低于短碳链的[月桂酰胺苯甲酸][胆碱]。随着浓度的增大,EABCho水溶液依次呈现出胶束相、六方液晶相和层状液晶相,均表现出显著的类凝胶性质。

New era:prospects for managing cancer of unknown primary

Cancer of unknown primary(CUP)is a highly heterogeneous tumor type that is confirmed to be metastatic through pathological examination;however,its primary lesion cannot be determined on the basis of detailed clinical information and diagnostic methods.The current guidelines have not changed the basic definition of CUP.Some studies have reported a decline in the incidence of CUP,to approximately 2%1,with the development of diagnostic techniques such as radiology,histopathology,and genetic testing.

小细胞肺癌肿瘤组织及血清CD44表达及临床预后意义

背景与目的小细胞肺癌(small cell lung cancer,SCLC)是一种以增殖迅速、易早期远处转移和获得性治疗耐药为特征的高侵袭性恶性肿瘤,临床预后极差。研究发现干细胞标志物CD44与肿瘤复发转移及治疗抵抗有关,而有关CD44在SCLC患者中的表达及其临床预后意义研究不多。本研究拟通过检测SCLC患者肿瘤组织和血清中CD44的表达水平,初步探索其与患者临床特征的关系并评估其判断预后的临床价值。方法将本院47例初治SCLC患者肿瘤组织和血清标本配对,分别应用免疫组化法(immunohistochemistry,IHC)和酶联免疫吸附试验方法(enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)对CD44进行检测,分析其与患者临床特征及预后的关系。结果SCLC患者肿瘤组织和血清中均可检测到干细胞标志物CD44的表达,体能状态(performance status,PS)2分的患者肿瘤组织CD44阳性率明显高于PS 0分-1分的患者(85.71%vs 30%,P=0.017),根据化疗疗效对患者进行分组,疾病进展组肿瘤组织CD44免疫组化得分及血清CD44浓度均明显高于疾病控制组且差异均达到统计学意义(P=0.006,P=0.034),单因素分析肿瘤组织CD44阳性患者无进展生存期(progression-free survival,PFS)较CD44阴性患者PFS明显缩短(5.23个月vs 9.03个月,P=0.036)。结论初治SCLC患者肿瘤组织中CD44的表达水平与PFS相关,CD44在SCLC中的临床意义值得进一步深入研究。

单中心晚期非小细胞肺癌免疫治疗真实世界数据分析

背景与目的近些年,多项临床试验显示免疫检查点抑制剂(immunocheckpoint inhibitor,ICI)为晚期非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)患者带来生存获益,但临床试验有着严格而复杂的纳入与排除标准,其结果不能完全反映真实世界的实际情况。本研究拟探讨真实世界中免疫治疗的临床疗效和安全性以及可能相关的预后因素。方法回顾性分析2017年1月-2019年7月在北京胸科医院接受免疫治疗的晚期NSCLC患者,收集患者基本临床资料、治疗疗效、无进展生存期(progression-free survival,PFS)和药物不良反应等资料,探讨临床疗效、不良反应及可能相关的预后因素。结果研究共纳入34例患者,中位PFS为5.66个月(95%CI:4.48个月-6.84个月),1级-2级不良反应和3级-4级不良反应发生率分别为61.71%(22/34)和14.71%(5/34),共有3例(8.82%)患者出现致死性免疫相关不良反应(immune-related adverse event,ir AE),其中2例为免疫相关肺炎,1例为免疫相关心肌炎。单因素分析显示肿瘤-淋巴结-转移(tumor-node-metastasis,TNM)分期、转移部位与中位PFS相关(P<0.05),多因素分析显示存在肺外转移(OR=6.42,P=0.029)、胸膜转移(OR=14.14,P=0.006)为患者PFS的独立预后因素。结论真实世界中免疫治疗对晚期NSCLC患者具有良好的疗效,但其严重ir AE的发生率也较高。存在肺外转移、胸膜转移是接受免疫治疗的晚期NSCLC患者的不良预后因素。

In uence of Particle Size on Laser Absorption and Scanning Track Formation Mechanisms of Pure Tungsten Powder During Selective Laser Melting

A three-dimensional laser absorption model based on ray tracing was established to describe the coupled interaction of a laser beam with particles in the powder layers of pure tungsten(W)material processed by selective laser melting(SLM).The influence of particle size on the powder-to-laser absorptivity and underlying absorption behavior was investigated.An intrinsic relationship between the absorption,distribution of absorbed irradiance within the powder layers,and surface morphology and geometric characteristics(e.g.,contact angle,width and height of tracks,and remelted depth)of the laser scanning tracks is presented here.Simulation conclusions indicate that the absorptivity of the powder layers considerably exceeds the single powder particle value or the dense solid material value.With an increase in particle size,the powder layer absorbs less laser energy.The maximum absorptivity of theWpowder layers reached 0.6030 at the particle size of 5 lm.The distribution of laser irradiance on the particle surface was sensitive to particle size,azimuthal angle,and the position of the powder particles on the substrate.The maximum irradiance in the powder layers decreased from 1.117×10^–3 to 0.85×10^–3W·μm^-2 and the contour of the irradiance distribution in the center of the irradiated area gradually contracted when the particle size increased from 5 to 45 lm.An experimental study on the surface morphologies and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of SLM-fabricated W material was performed,and the experimental results validated the mechanisms of the powder-to-laser-absorption behavior that were obtained in simulations.This work provides a scientific basis for the application of the ray-tracing model to predict the wetting and spreading ability of melted tracks during SLM additive manufacturing in order to yield a sound laser processability.

Effect of deformation and cooling rate on the transformation behavior and microstructure of X70 steels

The effects of the deformation in the non-recrystallization region of austenite and the cooling rate on the transformation behavior and microstructure of low-carbon low-alloy steel for pipeline application were studied on the thermal-mechanical simulator Gleeble-1500. It was shown that an increase in deformation amount can greatly increase the nucleation site of ferrite when deformed in the non-recrystallization region of austenite, and an increase in nucleation ratio can greatly refine grains. When the cooling rate is accelerated, the driving force of nucleation is increased and the nucleation rate also improves. Ultra-refine grains can be obtained by controlled rolling. The high density of ferrite nucleus, which forms along the austenite grain boundary, twin interface, and deformation band are introduced in the matrix of austenite by the control of hot rolling, after which the microstructure can be refined. It was found that the acicular ferrite has a very fine sub-structure, high dislocation density, and a thin slab with ultra-fine grains. Small M/A islands and cementite are precipitated on the matrix of the slabs by the analysis technique of TEM and SEM.

Expert consensus on early childhood caries management

Early childhood caries(ECC)is a significant chronic disease of childhood and a rising public health burden worldwide.ECC may cause a higher risk of new caries lesions in both primary and permanent dentition,affecting lifelong oral health.The occurrence of ECC has been closely related to the core microbiome change in the oral cavity,which may be influenced by diet habits,oral health management,fluoride use,and dental manipulations.So,it is essential to improve parental oral health and awareness of health care,to establish a dental home at the early stage of childhood,and make an individualized caries management plan.Dental interventions according to the minimally invasive concept should be carried out to treat dental caries.This expert consensus mainly discusses the etiology of ECC,caries-risk assessment of children,prevention and treatment plan of ECC,aiming to achieve lifelong oral health.

Facile synthesis of spinel LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) as 5.0 V-class high-voltage cathode materials for Li-ion batteries

LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) and LiMn_(2)O_(4) with novel spinel morphology were synthesized by a hydrothermal and postcalcination process.The synthesized LiMn_(2)O_(4) particles(5–10 lm)are uniform hexahedron,while the LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) has spindle-like morphology with the long axis 10–15 lm,short axis 5–8 lm.Both LiMn_(2)O_(4) and LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) show high capacity when used as cathode materials for Li-ion batteries.In the voltage range of 2.5–5.5 V at room temperature,the LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) has a high discharge capacity of 135.04 mA·h·g^(-1) at 20 mAg^(-1),which is close to 147 mA·h·g^(-1)(theoretical capacity of LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4)).The discharge capacity of LiMn_(2)O_(4) is 131.08 mA·h·g^(-1) at 20 mAg^(-1).Moreover,the LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) shows a higher capacity retention(76%)compared to that of LiMn_(2)O_(4)(61%)after 50 cycles.The morphology and structure of LiMn_(2)O_(4) and LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) are well kept even after cycling as demonstrated by SEM and XRD on cycled LiMn_(2)O_(4) and LiNi_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4) electrodes.

Nursing care of 22 patients with complex intracranial aneurysms treated with flow-diverting stents:A retrospective study

Objective:To summarize the nursing treatment of patients who underwent implantation of a blood flow diverter to treat complex intracranial aneurysms.Methods:Data from 22 patients with complex aneurysms,diagnosed at an interventional center for blood flow diverter implantation between February 2015 and February 2016,treated in the Henan Provincial People’s Hospital(Zhengzhou,China),were retrospectively analyzed.Nursing methods,including preoperative,intraoperative,and postoperative care,were analyzed.Results:All 22 patients underwent successful surgery,with no related complications or hospital mortality,and were cured in hospital.Conclusion:Interventional flow diverter therapy for patients with complex intracranial aneurysms is a new technology,and involves intensive care by nursing staff and appears to be a promising new treatment method.

Structures of LDHs Intercalated with Ammonia and the Thermal Stability for Poly(vinyl chloride)

MgAl-NH3 LDHs (layered double hydroxides), ZnAl-LDHs and ZnAl-NH3 LDHs with different molar ratio of Al/ammonia were synthesized by co-precipitation method. The synthetic LDHs samples were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, TGA-DTG and SEM techniques and tested by Congo red method. In addition, after PVC (Poly vinyl chloride) and DOP (Dioctylphthalate) were added to LDHs, the thermal stability for PVC was characterized by TGA-DTG. The results indicated that LDHs intercalated with ammonia improved thermal stability for PVC significantly, MgAl-NH3 LDHs (Mg2+:Al3+: NH3·H2O = 3:1:0.5) and ZnAl-NH3 LDHs (Zn2+:Al3+:NH3·H2O=2:1:1.5) showed the best thermal stability for PVC, interlayered space of LDHs became larger by intercalating ammonia.

Extracranial metastasis of anaplastic oligoastrocytoma

Extracranial metastasis(ECM) of glioma is a rare condition that occurs in the internal nervous axis. A 23-year-old woman presented with anaplastic oligoastrocytoma(WHO III) in a left temporal tumor. The patient received chemoradiotherapy after surgery in our center. Three years after treatment, the patient experienced multiple ECMs in the right lung, left iliac bone, and multiple swollen subcutaneous nodules including the right clavicle, back of the neck, left forearm, right upper arm, and right clavicle. The patient died of cerebral herniation at the age of 27 due to recurrent intracranial glioma. Treatment of ECM of glioma remains very challenging, and further investigations are needed.

Effects of laser scanning strategies on selective laser melting of pure tungsten

Three types of scanning strategies,including the chessboard scanning strategy,the zigzag scanning strategy and the remelting scanning strategy,were conducted to study the effects of scanning strategies on surface morphology,microstructure,mechanical properties and the grain orientation of selective laser melted pure tungsten.The results showed that the pores and cracks were main defects in SLM-processed tungsten parts.The pores could be eliminated using the remelting scanning strategy.However,the cracks seemed to be inevitable regardless of the applied scanning strategies.The microstructures of SLM-processed tungsten were columnar grains and showed strong epitaxial growth along the building direction.A compressive strength of 923 MPa with an elongation of 7.7%was obtained when the zigzag scanning strategy was applied,which was the highest among the three scanning strategies.By changing the scanning strategies,the texture of SLM-processed tungsten in the direction of processing could be changed.

Better prognostic determination of cT3 rectal cancer through measurement of distance to mesorectal fascia:A multicenter study

Objective:To forward the magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)based distance between the deepest tumor invasion and mesorectal fascia(DMRF),and to explore its prognosis differentiation value in cT3 stage rectal cancer with comparison of cT3 substage.Methods:This was a retrospective,multicenter cohort study including cT3 rectal cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by radical surgery from January 2013 to September 2014.DMRF and cT3 substage were evaluated from baseline MRI.The cutoff of DMRF was determined by disease progression.Multivariate cox regression was used to test the prognostic values of baseline variables.Results:A total of 804 patients were included,of which 226(28.1%)developed progression.A DMRF cutoff of7 mm was chosen.DMRF category,the clock position of the deepest position of tumor invasion(CDTI)and extramural venous invasion(EMVI)were independent predictors for disease progression,and hazard ratios(HRs)were 0.26[95%confidence interval(95%CI),0.13-0.56],1.88(95%CI,1.33-2.65)and 1.57(95%CI,1.13-2.18),respectively.cT3 substage was not a predictor for disease progression.Conclusions:The measurement of DMRF value on baseline MRI can better distinguish cT3 rectal cancer prognosis rather than cT3 substage,and was recommended in clinical evaluation.

Illumina MiSeq sequencing investigation of Chanhua (Cordyceps cicadae Shing) fungal community structures in different regions

Objective:This study was carried out to elucidate the fungal diversity of Chanhua (Cordyceps cicadae Shing),which is an entomogenous fungal parasite that grows on wingless cicada nymphs.Methods:Samples were collected from 10 different geographical regions including Yibing in Sichuan Province,Jiangsu Province,Jiangxi Province,Anhui Province,Guangdong Province,and Guangxi Autonomous Region.The Illumina MiSeq-based method was used to investigate the Chanhua fungal community structures.Results:The results showed high fungal diversity,with 22 families found in the different samples,Eurotiomycetes was the dominant fungal family associated with Chanhua (composing 36.69% of the sample from Sichuan Mianyang),whereas Cordycipitaceae only composed 0.51% (Sichuan Yibing) to 0.33% (Guangdong) of these samples.Surprisingly,the proportion of Capnodiales was 5.27% in Sichuan Mianyang,whereas the percentage in other regions ranged from 4.35% (Sichuan Yibing) to 2.55% (Zhejiang),and the remaining proportion (more than 80%) was made up of unidentified fungus.Conclusions:These findings contribute to a better understanding of Chanhua from different regions and revealed an unexpectedly and high amount of unidentified diversity of these fungal communities.These results indicate that Chanhua parasitic fungi need to be further analyzed and identified for finding new medical fungi resources.

Investigation of therapeutic modalities of G719X, an uncommon mutation in the EGFR gene in non-small cell lung cancer

Objective G719 X is the most frequently seen uncommon mutation of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) gene, which is a point mutation at exon 18 with three common subtypes, G719 A/G719 C/G719 S. This study explored the clinicopathological characteristics of the G719 X mutation and investigated the efficacy of EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor(TKI) treatment and chemotherapy in patients with the G719 X mutation; the survival rate after these different treatment modalities were then analyzed in order to provide evidence for clinical treatment.Methods Clinical data of 41 patients with the G719 X mutation admitted in the Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University from September 2014 to July 2018, were collected and the EGFR mutations were detected by amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction(ARMS-PCR). The clinicopathological characteristics of the G719 X mutation were analyzed, and the relationship among the G719 X mutation, the efficacy of different treatment modalities, and the progression-free survival(PFS) was analyzed. Results Of the 41 cases, 24(58.5%) were G719 X single mutations and 17(41.5%) were compound mutations, including G719 X/S768 I, G719 X/L861 Q, G719 X/19 del, and G719 X/c-Met compound mutation. The objective response rate(ORR) of first-line EGFR-TKI therapy was 50%(6/12), the disease control rate(DCR) was 83.3%(10/12), and the median PFS(mPFS) was 9 months. After resistance to EGFR-TKI in the previous treatment, the ORR(71.4%, 5/7) and DCR(100%, 7/7) were still high following EGFR-TKIs, by an mPFS of 8 months. The ORR of chemotherapy was 33.3%(2/6), the DCR was 100%(6/6), and the mPFS was 6 months. Conclusion G719 X is an uncommon mutation of the EGFR gene and is sensitive to many EGFR-TKIs. It can be treated with the second-or third-generation EGFR-TKIs after resistance to the first-generation EGFR-TKIs. G719 X mutation also showed favorable effect to chemotherapy.

The Physiological Basis of Heterosis for Potassium Uptake of Hybrid Millet

Hybrid millet Zhang and its parental cultivars were studied for their potassium (K) uptake and accumulation characteristics and related physiological mechanisms. Hydroponic culture was performed with two K levels (i.e., high and low) set up. At high K level, hybrid millet showed heterobeltiosis in K accumulation and leaf K content, and it also had higher H+-ATPase activity, respiration rate, root oxidant activity and root K+ influx rate than its parental cultivars. All these lay the physiological foundation of heterosis for potassium uptake of hybrid millet. At low K level, the hybrid millet had a lower H+-ATPase activity and a higher K efflux rate than its parental cultivars, thus heterobeltiosis in K accumulation or leaf K content was not observed. Therefore, high level K fertilizer application is recommended for hybrid millet cultivation as it is favorable for hybrid millet to display heterosis in K uptake and K accumulation.

Preparation of MgAl LDHs Intercalated with Amines and Effect on Thermal Behavior for Poly(vinyl chloride)

MgAl LDHs intercalated with CO(NH2)2, NH4Cl and NH3·H2O were prepared by co-precipitation and XRD, FT-IR, TGA-DTA and SEM techniques were employed for characterization. The results indicated that the layer-layer spacing of LDHs was enlarged by 0.169, 0.285 and 0.227 &Aring;with the intercalation of CO(NH2)2, NH+4 and NH3, separately. The effects on thermal stability and degradation behavior of synthesized LDHs where mole ratios of Mg/Al/urea = 3:1:1, Mg/Al/NH4Cl = 3:1:1.5 and Mg/Al/NH3·H2O = 3:1:0.5 were investigated by Congo Red Method and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) from 25°C - 800°C under N2. The TGA and DTA results showed, by incorporating 5% MgAl-CO(NH2)2 LDH, the dehydrochlorination temperature of PVC composites is 12°C higher than MgAl-NH+4 and MgAl-NH3 LDHs. MgAl-NH3 LDH enhances the ending temperature of the first degradation stage of PVC composites by 8°C compared with MgAl LDH. The LDH intercalated with CO(NH2)2 is proved to be an effective thermal stabilizer for PVC processing.

An Adaptive SVP Simplification Based on Area Difference

Sound velocity profile(SVP)data is indispensable in the multi-beam data processing.The sampling density is of great importance for SVP to represent the vertical variation of sound velocity accurately and guarantee the accuracy of sound ray tracing(SRT).However,the SVP also affects the SRT efficiency significantly,especially in deep-sea multi-beam sounding data processing.To improve SRT efficiency and ensure SRT accuracy,an adaptive SVP simplification method based on area difference is proposed in this article.Firstly,the relationship between the area difference of the raw SVP and the simplified one and SRT bias is studied,and the relationship model of them is built.Then,by considering the constraint of SRT accuracy,the SVP simplification method and the simplifying SVP procedure SVP are given.Finally,a deep water experiment is conducted to verify the proposed method.Compared to the existing method,the proposed method improves the robustness,feasibility of SVP simplification as well as the accuracy and efficiency of SRT.

Bidirectional solid fermentation using Trametes robiniophila Murr. For enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity of rhubarb (Rheum palmatum L.)

Objective:To investigate the potential of bidirectional solid fermentation of rhubarb (Rheum palmatum L.) for reducing its toxicity and enhancing its medicinal efficacy.Methods:The fungus Trametes robiniophila Murr.was inoculated into rhubarb.The chemical ingredients as well as antioxidant,antibacterial,and anticancer activities of fermented and unfermented rhubarb extracts were then determined.Results:After fermentation,levels of anthraquinone glycosides (purgative ingredients) decreased significantly,while the level of anthraquinone aglycone increased.The level of gallic acid was also reduced after fermentation.Ethanol extract of rhubarb (0.8 mg/mL) exhibited DPPH-scavenging activity of 7.6% ± 0.8% while the blank control (0.8 mg/mL rhubarb)showed 31.3% ± 2.0% activity.Antibacterial activities in fermented samples were found to be enhanced compared with unfermented samples and anticancer activity was evident at concentrations of 2000 and 5000 μg/mL.Conclusion:Bidirectional solid fermentation appears to be an effective processing method that can be used to improve the efficacy and reduce the toxicity of rhubarb.