The search for new green and efficient stabilizers is of great importance for the stabilization of nitrocellulose(NC). This is due to the shortcomings of traditional stabilizers, such as high toxicity. In this study, ...The search for new green and efficient stabilizers is of great importance for the stabilization of nitrocellulose(NC). This is due to the shortcomings of traditional stabilizers, such as high toxicity. In this study, reduced polyaniline(r-PANI), which has a similar functional structure to diphenylamine(DPA) but is non-toxic, was prepared from PANI based on the action with N_(2)H_(4) and NH_(3)-H_(2)O, and used for the first time as a potential stabilizer for NC. XPS, FTIR, Raman, and SEM were used to characterize the reduced chemical structure and surface morphology of r-PANI. In addition, the effect of r-PANI on the stabilization of NC was characterized using DSC, VST, isothermal TG, and MMC. Thermal weight loss was reduced by 83% and 68% and gas pressure release by 75% and 49% compared to pure NC and NC&3%DPA, respectively.FTIR and XPS were used to characterize the structural changes of r-PANI before and after reaction with NO_(2). The 1535 cm^(-1) and 1341 cm^(-1) of the FTIR and the 404.98 eV and 406.05 eV of the XPS showed that the -NO_(2) was generated by the absorption of NO_(2). Furthermore, the quantum chemical calculation showed that NO_(2) was directly immobilized on r-PANI by forming -NO_(2) in the neighboring position of the benzene ring.展开更多
Native animals are facing long-term coexistence with invasive plants worldwide,the impacts of which on animal behavior remain poorly known.Potential ecological traps could threaten native birds breeding in invasive pl...Native animals are facing long-term coexistence with invasive plants worldwide,the impacts of which on animal behavior remain poorly known.Potential ecological traps could threaten native birds breeding in invasive plant habitats,but behavioral strategies for birds to avoid such risks are few concerned.The invasion of Smooth Cordgrass(Spartina alterniflra) has seriously varied the vegetation landscape in the coastal wetlands of eastern China,and affected the habitat selection of native birds.Here,we investigated the nesting and breeding characteristics of a common native passerine,the Vinous-throated Parrotbill(Sinosuthora webbiana),in habitats dominated by native Common Reed(Phragmites australis) and exotic cordgrass.We found that parrotbills could complete their breeding cycle in cordgrass habitat.Most nest failure was attributed to predation in native habitat but tide inundation in cordgrass habitat.However,the nest success rate and daily survival rate(DSR) in cordgrass habitat were higher.Moreover,nest height was markedly higher in cordgrass habitat and was the most important influencing variable(positively correlated with the DSR).These results suggest that cordgrass habitat is a potential ecological trap due to the tide inundation,but some parrotbills seem to effectively avoid this risk by increasing nest height.Our study reveals that a native passerine changes its nesting behavior to accommodate invasive plant habitat and highlights that habitat changes caused by invasive plants may drive the adaptive evolution of native animal behavior.The limitation of these results must be acknowledged for the small sample size,and there is a need for a larger sample and long-term data for further verification.展开更多
Strategies aimed at defining,discovering,and developing alternatives to traditional antibiotics will underlie the development of sustainable agricultural systems.Among such strategies,antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)with ...Strategies aimed at defining,discovering,and developing alternatives to traditional antibiotics will underlie the development of sustainable agricultural systems.Among such strategies,antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and multifaceted mechanisms of action are recognized as ideal alternatives in the post-antibiotic era.In particular,AMPs derived from microbes with active metabolisms that can adapt to a variety of extreme environments have long been sought after.Consequently,this review summarizes information on naturally occurring AMPs,including their biological activity,antimicrobial mechanisms,and the preparation of microbial-derived AMPs;it also outlines their applications and the challenges presented by their use in the agroindustry.By dissecting the research results on microbial-derived AMPs of previous generations,this study contributes valuable knowledge on the exploration and realization of the applications of AMPs in sustainable agriculture.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the coating process of paeonol sustained release pills by extrusion-spheronization method taking ethyl cellulose as the coating material. [Methods] Paeonol pills were made by Auari AW-95 Full Aut...[Objectives] To study the coating process of paeonol sustained release pills by extrusion-spheronization method taking ethyl cellulose as the coating material. [Methods] Paeonol pills were made by Auari AW-95 Full Automatic Pill Making Machine. Coating of paeonol sustained release pills was prepared by Auari Mini Pill Polishing Machine. The prescription and process factors of paeonol sustained release pills coating were investigated by single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment. The release of paeonol sustained release pills was determined according to the cumulative release curve of paeonol. [Results] The prepared paeonol sustained release pills released slowly within 24 h, and the release rate reached 80% in 12 h. [Conclusions] The prepared paeonol sustained release pills basically meet the 24 h sustained release standard, and can be further developed and applied.展开更多
Low cost,highly selective and efficient electrocatalysts for CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is crucial for lowering the global carbon footprint and mitigating energy shortages.Here,we first report a highly selectiv...Low cost,highly selective and efficient electrocatalysts for CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is crucial for lowering the global carbon footprint and mitigating energy shortages.Here,we first report a highly selective and efficient electrocatalyst for CO_(2)RR to CO using a surface-regulated Ni nanoparticles supported on N-doped CMK-3(N,O-Ni/CMK3).Compared with most Ni metal catalysts previously reported with severe competitive hydrogen evolution during the CO_(2)RR,the N,O-Ni/CMK3 catalyst presents a superior CO faradaic efficiency of about 97%,a high CO partial current density(13.01 mA cm^(-1))and turnover frequency(4.25 s^(–1)).The comprehensive characterization provides evidence that the N,O co-regulated Ni acts as the active center.Taking advantage of the N,O co-regulated chemical environment,N,O-Ni/CMK3 also displays a decent stability at negative potentials.Our work paves a novel approach for developing transition metal catalysts for CO_(2)RR with enhanced activity and selectivity via regulating surface chemical environment.展开更多
Type A aortic dissection(AD)is one of the most serious cardiovascular diseases,whose risk predictors are controversial.The purpose of this research was to investigate how elongation accompanied by dilation of the asc...Type A aortic dissection(AD)is one of the most serious cardiovascular diseases,whose risk predictors are controversial.The purpose of this research was to investigate how elongation accompanied by dilation of the ascending aorta(AAo)affects the relevant haemodynamic characteristics using image-based computational models.Five elongated AAos with different levels of dilation have been reconstructed based on the centerlines data of an elderly and an AD patient.Numerical simulations have been performed assuming an inflow waveform and a Windkessel model with three elements for all outflow boundaries.The numerical results have revealed that the elongation of AAo can disturb the systolic helical flow pattern between the root of AAo and the aortic arch.The helical flow inside the AAo starts to develop into a vortex flow when the elongated AAo becomes dilated.The vortex gives rise to a localized oscillatory shear index at the ostia of the brachiocephalic artery(BA)and the inner curve of the aortic arch.This study suggests that abnormal growth of AAo,especially accompanied by its moderate dilation,can be considered as morphological risk factors of AD.展开更多
The type B aortic dissection(TBAD)is a perilous disease with high morbidity and mortality rates.The hemodynamics of TBAD in different scenarios has been widely studied by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)research.Howe...The type B aortic dissection(TBAD)is a perilous disease with high morbidity and mortality rates.The hemodynamics of TBAD in different scenarios has been widely studied by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)research.However,the flow pattern and wave propagation characteristics in the cardiovascular system with TBAD are not yet clear,and the effect of the distal tear is still unknown.In this work,a onedimensional(1D)cardiovascular system model coupling with a zero-dimensional(0D)lumped-parameter model is introduced to study the hemodynamics and wave propagation in the cardiovascular system.The results show that the proposed 0D-1D method well captures the oscillation and retrograde characteristics for the flow in the false lumen(FL),and the smaller distal tear damps the retrograde flow.Besides,the distal tear should also be paid attention to,and the wave intensity(WI)can be used as an access mark of the degree of the aortic dissection(AD).展开更多
Cardiovascular computational fluid dynamics(CFD)based on patient-specific modeling is increasingly used to predict changes in hemodynamic parameters before or after surgery/interventional treatment for aortic dissecti...Cardiovascular computational fluid dynamics(CFD)based on patient-specific modeling is increasingly used to predict changes in hemodynamic parameters before or after surgery/interventional treatment for aortic dissection(AD).This study investigated the effects of flow boundary conditions(BCs)on patient-specific aortic hemodynamics.We compared the changes in hemodynamic parameters in a type A dissection model and normal aortic model under different BCs:inflow from the auxiliary and truncated structures at aortic valve,pressure control and Windkessel model outflow conditions,and steady and unsteady inflow conditions.The auxiliary entrance remarkably enhanced the physiological authenticity of numerical simulations of flow in the ascending aortic cavity.Thus,the auxiliary entrance can well reproduce the injection flow fromthe aortic valve.In addition,simulations of the aortic model reconstructed with an auxiliary inflow structure and pressure control and the Windkessel model outflow conditions exhibited highly similar flow patterns and wall shear stress distribution in the ascending aorta under steady and unsteady inflow conditions.Therefore,the inflow structure at the valve plays a crucial role in the hemodynamics of the aorta.Under limited time and calculation cost,the steady-state study with an auxiliary inflow valve can reasonably reflect the blood flow state in the ascending aorta and aortic arch.With reasonable BC settings,cardiovascular CFD based on patient-specific ADmodels can aid physicians in noninvasive and rapid diagnosis.展开更多
Small molecule drugs play a pivotal role in the arsenal of anticancer pharmacological agents. Nonetheless, their small size poses a challenge when directly visualizing their localization, distribution, mechanism of ac...Small molecule drugs play a pivotal role in the arsenal of anticancer pharmacological agents. Nonetheless, their small size poses a challenge when directly visualizing their localization, distribution, mechanism of action (MOA), and target engagement at the subcellular level in real time. We propose a strategy for developing triple-functioning drug beacons that seamlessly integrate therapeutically relevant bioactivity, precise subcellular localization, and direct visualization capabilities within a single molecular entity. As a proof of concept, we have meticulously designed and constructed a boronic acid fluorescence drug beacon using coumarin–hemicyanine (CHB). Our CHB design includes three pivotal features: a boronic acid moiety that binds both adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP), thus depleting their levels and disrupting the energy supply within mitochondria;a positively charged component that targets the drug beacon to mitochondria;and a sizeable conjugated luminophore that emits fluorescence, facilitating the application of structured illumination microscopy (SIM). Our study indicates the exceptional responsiveness of our proof-of-concept drug beacon to ADP and ATP, its efficacy in inhibiting tumor growth, and its ability to facilitate the tracking of ADP and ATP distribution around the mitochondrial cristae. Furthermore, our investigation reveals that the micro-dynamics of CHB induce mitochondrial dysfunction by causing damage to the mitochondrial cristae and mitochondrial DNA. Altogether, our findings highlight the potential of SIM in conjunction with visual drug design as a potent tool for monitoring the in situ MOA of small molecule anticancer compounds. This approach represents a crucial advancement in addressing a current challenge within the field of small molecule drug discovery and validation.展开更多
The removal of a failed implant with high torque causes significant damage to the surrounding tissue,compromising bone regeneration and subsequent osseointegration in the defect area.Here,we report a case of carrier s...The removal of a failed implant with high torque causes significant damage to the surrounding tissue,compromising bone regeneration and subsequent osseointegration in the defect area.Here,we report a case of carrier screw fracture followed by immediate implant removal,bone grafting and delayed reimplantation.A dental implant with a fractured central carrier screw was removed using the bur-forceps technique.The resulting three-wall bone defect was filled with granular surface demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft(SD-FDBA).Cone-beam computerized tomography was performed at 1week,6months and 15months postoperatively and standardized for quantitative evaluation.The alveolar bone width and height at 15months post-surgery were about 91%of the original values,with a slightly lower bone density,calculated using the gray value ratio.The graft site was reopened and was found to be completely healed with dense and vascularized bone along with some residual bone graft.Reimplantation followed by restoration was performed 8months later.The quality of regenerated bone following SD-FDBA grafting was adequate for osseointegration and longterm implant success.The excellent osteogenic properties of SD-FDBA are attributed to its human origin,cortical bone-like structure,partly demineralized surfaces and bone morphogenetic protein-2-containing nature.Further investigation with more cases and longer follow-up was required to confirm the final clinical effect.展开更多
Background:Colorectal carcinogenesis and progression are related to the gut microbiota and the tumor immune microenvironment.Our previous clinical trial demonstrated that berberine(BBR)hydrochloride might reduce the r...Background:Colorectal carcinogenesis and progression are related to the gut microbiota and the tumor immune microenvironment.Our previous clinical trial demonstrated that berberine(BBR)hydrochloride might reduce the recurrence and canceration of colorectal adenoma(CRA).The present study aimed to further explore the mechanism of BBR in preventing colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods:We performed metagenomics sequencing on fecal specimens obtained from the BBR intervention trial,and the differential bacteria before and after medication were validated using quantitative polymerase chain reaction.We further performed Apc Min/+animal intervention tests,RNA sequencing,flow cytometry,immunohistochemistry,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.Results:The abundance of fecal Veillonella parvula(V.parvula)decreased significantly after BBR administration(P=0.0016)and increased through the development from CRA to CRC.Patients with CRC with a higher V.parvula abundance had worse tumor staging and a higher lymph node metastasis rate.The intestinal immune pathway of Immunoglobulin A production was activated,and the expression of TNFSF13B(Tumor necrosis factor superfamily 13b,encoding B lymphocyte stimulator[BLyS]),the representative gene of this pathway,and the genes encoding its receptors(interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor beta)were significantly upregulated.Animal experiments revealed that V.parvula promoted colorectal carcinogenesis and increased BLyS levels,while BBR reversed this effect.Conclusion:BBR might inhibit V.parvula and further weaken the immunomodulatory effect of B cells induced by V.parvula,thereby blocking the development of colorectal tumors.Trial Registraion:ClinicalTrials.gov,No.NCT02226185.展开更多
Neutrophils are considered as complex innate immune cells and play a critical role in maintaining intestinal mucosal homeostasis.They exert robust pro-inflammatory effects and recruit other immune cells in the acute p...Neutrophils are considered as complex innate immune cells and play a critical role in maintaining intestinal mucosal homeostasis.They exert robust pro-inflammatory effects and recruit other immune cells in the acute phase of pathogen infection and intestinal inflammation,but paradoxically,they also limit exogenousmicrobial invasion and facilitate mucosal restoration.Hyperactivation or dysfunction of neutrophils results in abnormal immune responses,leading to multiple autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus,rheumatoid arthritis,and inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD).As a refractory intestinal inflammatory disease,the pathogenesis and progression of IBD are associated with complicated immune response processes in which neutrophils are profoundly involved.However,the consensus on potential roles of neutrophils in modulating pathogenic and repair processes of IBD remains not fully understood.Accumulated infiltrating neutrophils cross the epithelial barrier and contribute to microbial dysbiosis,aggravated intestinal architectural damage,compromised resolution of intestinal inflammation and increased risk of thrombosis during IBD.Paradoxically,activated neutrophils are also associated with effective elimination of invaded microbiota,promoted angiogenesis and tissue restoration of gutmucosa in IBD.Here,we discuss the beneficial and detrimental roles of neutrophils in the onset and resolution of intestinalmucosal inflammation,hoping to provide a precise overview of neutrophil functions in the pathogenesis of IBD.展开更多
Background The effect of cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)and intracranial arterial stenosis(ICAS)on stroke outcomes remains unclear.Methods Data of 1045 patients with minor stroke or transient ischaemic attack(TIA)...Background The effect of cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)and intracranial arterial stenosis(ICAS)on stroke outcomes remains unclear.Methods Data of 1045 patients with minor stroke or transient ischaemic attack(TIA)were obtained from 45 sites of the Clopidogrel in High-Risk Patients with Acute Non-disabling Cerebrovascular Events(CHANCE)trial.We assessed the associations of burdens of CSVD and ICAS with new strokes and bleeding events using multivariate Cox regression models and those with modified Rankin Scale(mRS)scores using ordinal logistic regression models.Results Among the 1045 patients,CSVD was present in 830 cases(79.4%)and ICAS in 460(44.0%).Patients with>1 ICAS segment showed the highest risk of new strokes(HR 2.03,95%CI 1.15 to 3.56,p=0.01).No association between CSVD and the occurrence of new strokes was found.The presence of severe CSVD(common OR(cOR)2.01,95%CI 1.40 to 2.89,p<0.001)and>1 ICAS segment(cOR 2.15,95%CI 1.57 to 2.93,p<0.001)was associated with higher mRS scores.Severe CSVD(HR 10.70,95%CI 1.16 to 99.04,p=0.04),but not ICAS,was associated with a higher risk of bleeding events.Six-point modified CSVD score improved the predictive power for bleeding events and disability.Interpretation CSVD is associated with more disability and bleeding events,and ICAS is associated with an increased risk of stroke and disability in patients with minor stroke and TIA at 3 months.CSVD and ICAS may represent different vascular pathologies and play distinct roles in stroke outcomes.展开更多
Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)still ranks the top in morbidity and mortality of cancers worldwide,posing a huge threat and burden to the society.We aimed to determine the age-standardized incidence,mortality,and di...Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)still ranks the top in morbidity and mortality of cancers worldwide,posing a huge threat and burden to the society.We aimed to determine the age-standardized incidence,mortality,and disability-adjusted life years(DALYs)of CRC and explore potential changes in the temporal trends of the CRC burden in Shanghai during 2002 to 2016.Methods:The cancer statistics and demographics were obtained from the Cancer Registry and the Statistics Bureau of Pudong New Area,respectively.Data from 2002 to 2016 were included and analyzed retrospectively.DALYs were calculated using DisMod and the age-standardized rates(ASRs)were obtained according to Segi world standard population.Joinpoint regression was used to measure the trends in CRC incidence and to estimate the annual percent change.Results:The increasing trend of CRC ASR incidence halted after 2014,coinciding with the introduction of the Shanghai CRC screening program.The ASRs of mortality and DALYs increased,at 0.42%(P<0.05)and 4.07%(P<0.001)per year,respectively,which were mainly driven by men and individuals aged above the CRC screening program target.Conclusions:The disease burden of CRC in Shanghai remains serious,especially among men,and individuals aged>74 years.The benefits of the screening program have been partially proven by the ASRs of CRC incidence,providing important insights into better and wider application of screening programs.展开更多
The protoplasts of Red Thorowax ( Bupleurum scorzonerifolium) irradiated by ultraviolet light (UV) at an intensity of 260μW/cm2 for 0, 1,2 and 3 min respectively were fused with that of grapevine ( Vitia vinifera). T...The protoplasts of Red Thorowax ( Bupleurum scorzonerifolium) irradiated by ultraviolet light (UV) at an intensity of 260μW/cm2 for 0, 1,2 and 3 min respectively were fused with that of grapevine ( Vitia vinifera). The regenerated 19 clones, every one derived from a single fused cell, were identified as hybrids by phenotype, isozyme, chromosome and 5S rDNA spacer region analysis. The results reveal that all of them are somatic hybrids. 11 hybrid calli includ-展开更多
Theranostic visualization of dextran at the nanoscale is beneficial for understanding the bioregulatory mechanisms of this molecule. In this study, we applied structured illumination microscopy(SIM) to capture the dis...Theranostic visualization of dextran at the nanoscale is beneficial for understanding the bioregulatory mechanisms of this molecule. In this study, we applied structured illumination microscopy(SIM) to capture the distribution of Cy5-Dextran at different incubation periods in living cells. The results showed that Cy5-Dextran could be absorbed by He La cells. In addition, we clarified that Cy5-Dextran exhibited differential organelle distribution(lysosomal or mitochondrial) in a time-dependent manner. Moreover,lysosomal Cy5-Dextran localization was found to be independent of the autophagy process, while Cy5-Dextran localized to the mitochondria triggered a pro-apoptotic event, upregulating the levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS) to accelerate mitochondrial fragmentation. This work uses a visualized strategy to reveal the anti-tumor bioactivity of dextran, which was achieved by regulating apoptosis and autophagy.展开更多
The High Five cell line (BTI-TN-5B1-4) isolated from the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni is an insect cell line widely used for baculovirus-mediated recombinant protein expression. Despite its widespread application...The High Five cell line (BTI-TN-5B1-4) isolated from the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni is an insect cell line widely used for baculovirus-mediated recombinant protein expression. Despite its widespread application in industry and academic laboratories, the genomic background of this cell line remains unclear. Here we sequenced the transcriptome of High Five cells and assembled 25,234 transcripts. Codon usage analysis showed that High Five cells have a robust codon usage capacity and therefore suit for expressing proteins of both eukaryotic- and prokaryotic-origin. Genes involved in glycosylation were profiled in our study, providing guidance for engineering glycosylated proteins in the insect cells. We also predicted signal peptides for transcripts with high expression abundance in both High Five and Sf21 cell lines, and these results have important implications for optimizing the expression level of some secretory and membrane proteins.展开更多
Background:Gastroparesis is a debilitating medical condition with limited treatment options.Gastric per-oral pyloromyotomy(G-POEM)has emerged as a promising treatment option with remarkable short-term clinical success...Background:Gastroparesis is a debilitating medical condition with limited treatment options.Gastric per-oral pyloromyotomy(G-POEM)has emerged as a promising treatment option with remarkable short-term clinical success shown in multiple studies.While the post-procedure protocol is not standardized across many centers,the majority of the centers observes these patients in the hospital after the procedure for monitoring.In this single-center prospective study,we evaluated the safety and feasibility of same day discharge after the G-POEM procedure.Methods:All the patients with refractory gastroparesis undergoing G-POEM from October 2019 to March 2020 were enrolled.A total of 25 patients were enrolled in the procedure.Based on the pre-defined criteria,patients were either discharged on the same day after the procedure or admitted to the hospital for further observation.The patient and procedure-related data were extracted from the chart review.Univariate analysis was performed(chi-squared test)on categorical variables after organizing categorical variables as numeric counts or percentages.The student t test was performed on continuous variables after reporting as mean and standard deviation.For analysis with a smaller sample size,Fisher exact and Mann–Whitney tests were used.Results:A total of 25 patients were enrolled.The technical success of G-POEM was 100%and clinical success was 80%(20/25)at 1-month follow-up.Of the 25 patients,9 patients(36%)were discharged on the same day according to the procedure from the recovery unit.Of the remaining 16 patients who were admitted to the hospital post-procedure,10(40%)were admitted due to procedure-related causes while other admissions were either pre-planned or due to social reasons.The average Charlson comorbidity index was lower in the same day discharge group(P<0.05).The number of patients requiring double myotomy was higher in the same day discharge group(P<0.05).The overall complication rate of G-POEM in the study cohort was 12%(3/25)with all complications being mild without any severe adverse events.Conclusion:G-POEM is a safe and effective method of treatment for refractory GP with higher clinical success in short-term follow-up.The same day discharge after G-POEM is safe and feasible in>50%of patients with close periprocedural monitoring.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22305123)。
文摘The search for new green and efficient stabilizers is of great importance for the stabilization of nitrocellulose(NC). This is due to the shortcomings of traditional stabilizers, such as high toxicity. In this study, reduced polyaniline(r-PANI), which has a similar functional structure to diphenylamine(DPA) but is non-toxic, was prepared from PANI based on the action with N_(2)H_(4) and NH_(3)-H_(2)O, and used for the first time as a potential stabilizer for NC. XPS, FTIR, Raman, and SEM were used to characterize the reduced chemical structure and surface morphology of r-PANI. In addition, the effect of r-PANI on the stabilization of NC was characterized using DSC, VST, isothermal TG, and MMC. Thermal weight loss was reduced by 83% and 68% and gas pressure release by 75% and 49% compared to pure NC and NC&3%DPA, respectively.FTIR and XPS were used to characterize the structural changes of r-PANI before and after reaction with NO_(2). The 1535 cm^(-1) and 1341 cm^(-1) of the FTIR and the 404.98 eV and 406.05 eV of the XPS showed that the -NO_(2) was generated by the absorption of NO_(2). Furthermore, the quantum chemical calculation showed that NO_(2) was directly immobilized on r-PANI by forming -NO_(2) in the neighboring position of the benzene ring.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171526,32201267)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(2208085QC71)the Key University Science Research Project of Anhui Province(KJ2020A0085,KJ2021A0128).
文摘Native animals are facing long-term coexistence with invasive plants worldwide,the impacts of which on animal behavior remain poorly known.Potential ecological traps could threaten native birds breeding in invasive plant habitats,but behavioral strategies for birds to avoid such risks are few concerned.The invasion of Smooth Cordgrass(Spartina alterniflra) has seriously varied the vegetation landscape in the coastal wetlands of eastern China,and affected the habitat selection of native birds.Here,we investigated the nesting and breeding characteristics of a common native passerine,the Vinous-throated Parrotbill(Sinosuthora webbiana),in habitats dominated by native Common Reed(Phragmites australis) and exotic cordgrass.We found that parrotbills could complete their breeding cycle in cordgrass habitat.Most nest failure was attributed to predation in native habitat but tide inundation in cordgrass habitat.However,the nest success rate and daily survival rate(DSR) in cordgrass habitat were higher.Moreover,nest height was markedly higher in cordgrass habitat and was the most important influencing variable(positively correlated with the DSR).These results suggest that cordgrass habitat is a potential ecological trap due to the tide inundation,but some parrotbills seem to effectively avoid this risk by increasing nest height.Our study reveals that a native passerine changes its nesting behavior to accommodate invasive plant habitat and highlights that habitat changes caused by invasive plants may drive the adaptive evolution of native animal behavior.The limitation of these results must be acknowledged for the small sample size,and there is a need for a larger sample and long-term data for further verification.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFD0900905)Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Projects of China(2020L3004)Fujian Major Project of Provincial Science&Technology Hall,China(2020NZ010008)。
文摘Strategies aimed at defining,discovering,and developing alternatives to traditional antibiotics will underlie the development of sustainable agricultural systems.Among such strategies,antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and multifaceted mechanisms of action are recognized as ideal alternatives in the post-antibiotic era.In particular,AMPs derived from microbes with active metabolisms that can adapt to a variety of extreme environments have long been sought after.Consequently,this review summarizes information on naturally occurring AMPs,including their biological activity,antimicrobial mechanisms,and the preparation of microbial-derived AMPs;it also outlines their applications and the challenges presented by their use in the agroindustry.By dissecting the research results on microbial-derived AMPs of previous generations,this study contributes valuable knowledge on the exploration and realization of the applications of AMPs in sustainable agriculture.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81560659)Science and Technology Research Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education(GJJ201219,GJJ2200903)+1 种基金National College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(202210412022)Science and Technology Plan of Jiangxi Provincial Health Commission(202211411).
文摘[Objectives] To study the coating process of paeonol sustained release pills by extrusion-spheronization method taking ethyl cellulose as the coating material. [Methods] Paeonol pills were made by Auari AW-95 Full Automatic Pill Making Machine. Coating of paeonol sustained release pills was prepared by Auari Mini Pill Polishing Machine. The prescription and process factors of paeonol sustained release pills coating were investigated by single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment. The release of paeonol sustained release pills was determined according to the cumulative release curve of paeonol. [Results] The prepared paeonol sustained release pills released slowly within 24 h, and the release rate reached 80% in 12 h. [Conclusions] The prepared paeonol sustained release pills basically meet the 24 h sustained release standard, and can be further developed and applied.
文摘Low cost,highly selective and efficient electrocatalysts for CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)is crucial for lowering the global carbon footprint and mitigating energy shortages.Here,we first report a highly selective and efficient electrocatalyst for CO_(2)RR to CO using a surface-regulated Ni nanoparticles supported on N-doped CMK-3(N,O-Ni/CMK3).Compared with most Ni metal catalysts previously reported with severe competitive hydrogen evolution during the CO_(2)RR,the N,O-Ni/CMK3 catalyst presents a superior CO faradaic efficiency of about 97%,a high CO partial current density(13.01 mA cm^(-1))and turnover frequency(4.25 s^(–1)).The comprehensive characterization provides evidence that the N,O co-regulated Ni acts as the active center.Taking advantage of the N,O co-regulated chemical environment,N,O-Ni/CMK3 also displays a decent stability at negative potentials.Our work paves a novel approach for developing transition metal catalysts for CO_(2)RR with enhanced activity and selectivity via regulating surface chemical environment.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China[No.51976026]Dalian Innovative Funding of Science and Technology[No.2018J12SN076]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[DUT20GJ203].
文摘Type A aortic dissection(AD)is one of the most serious cardiovascular diseases,whose risk predictors are controversial.The purpose of this research was to investigate how elongation accompanied by dilation of the ascending aorta(AAo)affects the relevant haemodynamic characteristics using image-based computational models.Five elongated AAos with different levels of dilation have been reconstructed based on the centerlines data of an elderly and an AD patient.Numerical simulations have been performed assuming an inflow waveform and a Windkessel model with three elements for all outflow boundaries.The numerical results have revealed that the elongation of AAo can disturb the systolic helical flow pattern between the root of AAo and the aortic arch.The helical flow inside the AAo starts to develop into a vortex flow when the elongated AAo becomes dilated.The vortex gives rise to a localized oscillatory shear index at the ostia of the brachiocephalic artery(BA)and the inner curve of the aortic arch.This study suggests that abnormal growth of AAo,especially accompanied by its moderate dilation,can be considered as morphological risk factors of AD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51976026)the Fundamental Research Funds of Central Universities of China(Nos.DUT22YG206 and DUT21JC25)。
文摘The type B aortic dissection(TBAD)is a perilous disease with high morbidity and mortality rates.The hemodynamics of TBAD in different scenarios has been widely studied by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)research.However,the flow pattern and wave propagation characteristics in the cardiovascular system with TBAD are not yet clear,and the effect of the distal tear is still unknown.In this work,a onedimensional(1D)cardiovascular system model coupling with a zero-dimensional(0D)lumped-parameter model is introduced to study the hemodynamics and wave propagation in the cardiovascular system.The results show that the proposed 0D-1D method well captures the oscillation and retrograde characteristics for the flow in the false lumen(FL),and the smaller distal tear damps the retrograde flow.Besides,the distal tear should also be paid attention to,and the wave intensity(WI)can be used as an access mark of the degree of the aortic dissection(AD).
基金This work was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[No.51976026]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[DUT21JC25,DUT20GJ203].
文摘Cardiovascular computational fluid dynamics(CFD)based on patient-specific modeling is increasingly used to predict changes in hemodynamic parameters before or after surgery/interventional treatment for aortic dissection(AD).This study investigated the effects of flow boundary conditions(BCs)on patient-specific aortic hemodynamics.We compared the changes in hemodynamic parameters in a type A dissection model and normal aortic model under different BCs:inflow from the auxiliary and truncated structures at aortic valve,pressure control and Windkessel model outflow conditions,and steady and unsteady inflow conditions.The auxiliary entrance remarkably enhanced the physiological authenticity of numerical simulations of flow in the ascending aortic cavity.Thus,the auxiliary entrance can well reproduce the injection flow fromthe aortic valve.In addition,simulations of the aortic model reconstructed with an auxiliary inflow structure and pressure control and the Windkessel model outflow conditions exhibited highly similar flow patterns and wall shear stress distribution in the ascending aorta under steady and unsteady inflow conditions.Therefore,the inflow structure at the valve plays a crucial role in the hemodynamics of the aorta.Under limited time and calculation cost,the steady-state study with an auxiliary inflow valve can reasonably reflect the blood flow state in the ascending aorta and aortic arch.With reasonable BC settings,cardiovascular CFD based on patient-specific ADmodels can aid physicians in noninvasive and rapid diagnosis.
基金This work was financially supported by the Shandong Province Key R&D Program(Major Technological Innovation Project)(2021CXGC010501,China)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22107059,22007060)+5 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021QH057,ZR2022QH304,ZR2020QB166,China)Innovation Team of Shandong Higher School Youth Innovation Technology Program(2021KJ035,China)Taishan Scholars Program(TSQN202211221,China)Shandong Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(ZR2022YQ66,China)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program of China Association for Science and Technology(CACM-2023-QNRC1-02)Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University(No.2019LJ003,China)。
文摘Small molecule drugs play a pivotal role in the arsenal of anticancer pharmacological agents. Nonetheless, their small size poses a challenge when directly visualizing their localization, distribution, mechanism of action (MOA), and target engagement at the subcellular level in real time. We propose a strategy for developing triple-functioning drug beacons that seamlessly integrate therapeutically relevant bioactivity, precise subcellular localization, and direct visualization capabilities within a single molecular entity. As a proof of concept, we have meticulously designed and constructed a boronic acid fluorescence drug beacon using coumarin–hemicyanine (CHB). Our CHB design includes three pivotal features: a boronic acid moiety that binds both adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP), thus depleting their levels and disrupting the energy supply within mitochondria;a positively charged component that targets the drug beacon to mitochondria;and a sizeable conjugated luminophore that emits fluorescence, facilitating the application of structured illumination microscopy (SIM). Our study indicates the exceptional responsiveness of our proof-of-concept drug beacon to ADP and ATP, its efficacy in inhibiting tumor growth, and its ability to facilitate the tracking of ADP and ATP distribution around the mitochondrial cristae. Furthermore, our investigation reveals that the micro-dynamics of CHB induce mitochondrial dysfunction by causing damage to the mitochondrial cristae and mitochondrial DNA. Altogether, our findings highlight the potential of SIM in conjunction with visual drug design as a potent tool for monitoring the in situ MOA of small molecule anticancer compounds. This approach represents a crucial advancement in addressing a current challenge within the field of small molecule drug discovery and validation.
基金supported by grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant number BK20211249)the Beijing Science Nova Program(Grant number 20220484155)+2 种基金the Haidian Frontier Project of Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant number L212067)the Jiangsu Province Capability Improvement Project through Science,Technology and Education-Jiangsu Provincial Research Hospital Cultivation Unit(Grant number YJXYYJSDW4)the Jiangsu Provincial Medical Innovation Center(Grant number CXZX202227).
文摘The removal of a failed implant with high torque causes significant damage to the surrounding tissue,compromising bone regeneration and subsequent osseointegration in the defect area.Here,we report a case of carrier screw fracture followed by immediate implant removal,bone grafting and delayed reimplantation.A dental implant with a fractured central carrier screw was removed using the bur-forceps technique.The resulting three-wall bone defect was filled with granular surface demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft(SD-FDBA).Cone-beam computerized tomography was performed at 1week,6months and 15months postoperatively and standardized for quantitative evaluation.The alveolar bone width and height at 15months post-surgery were about 91%of the original values,with a slightly lower bone density,calculated using the gray value ratio.The graft site was reopened and was found to be completely healed with dense and vascularized bone along with some residual bone graft.Reimplantation followed by restoration was performed 8months later.The quality of regenerated bone following SD-FDBA grafting was adequate for osseointegration and longterm implant success.The excellent osteogenic properties of SD-FDBA are attributed to its human origin,cortical bone-like structure,partly demineralized surfaces and bone morphogenetic protein-2-containing nature.Further investigation with more cases and longer follow-up was required to confirm the final clinical effect.
基金supported by the grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFA0509200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82002622,81830081,31970718,and 81972203)+1 种基金the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission,Collaborative Innovation Cluster Project(No.2019CXJQ02)the Youth Project of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(No.20194Y0096)
文摘Background:Colorectal carcinogenesis and progression are related to the gut microbiota and the tumor immune microenvironment.Our previous clinical trial demonstrated that berberine(BBR)hydrochloride might reduce the recurrence and canceration of colorectal adenoma(CRA).The present study aimed to further explore the mechanism of BBR in preventing colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods:We performed metagenomics sequencing on fecal specimens obtained from the BBR intervention trial,and the differential bacteria before and after medication were validated using quantitative polymerase chain reaction.We further performed Apc Min/+animal intervention tests,RNA sequencing,flow cytometry,immunohistochemistry,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.Results:The abundance of fecal Veillonella parvula(V.parvula)decreased significantly after BBR administration(P=0.0016)and increased through the development from CRA to CRC.Patients with CRC with a higher V.parvula abundance had worse tumor staging and a higher lymph node metastasis rate.The intestinal immune pathway of Immunoglobulin A production was activated,and the expression of TNFSF13B(Tumor necrosis factor superfamily 13b,encoding B lymphocyte stimulator[BLyS]),the representative gene of this pathway,and the genes encoding its receptors(interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor beta)were significantly upregulated.Animal experiments revealed that V.parvula promoted colorectal carcinogenesis and increased BLyS levels,while BBR reversed this effect.Conclusion:BBR might inhibit V.parvula and further weaken the immunomodulatory effect of B cells induced by V.parvula,thereby blocking the development of colorectal tumors.Trial Registraion:ClinicalTrials.gov,No.NCT02226185.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.81630017 and 91942312).
文摘Neutrophils are considered as complex innate immune cells and play a critical role in maintaining intestinal mucosal homeostasis.They exert robust pro-inflammatory effects and recruit other immune cells in the acute phase of pathogen infection and intestinal inflammation,but paradoxically,they also limit exogenousmicrobial invasion and facilitate mucosal restoration.Hyperactivation or dysfunction of neutrophils results in abnormal immune responses,leading to multiple autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus,rheumatoid arthritis,and inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD).As a refractory intestinal inflammatory disease,the pathogenesis and progression of IBD are associated with complicated immune response processes in which neutrophils are profoundly involved.However,the consensus on potential roles of neutrophils in modulating pathogenic and repair processes of IBD remains not fully understood.Accumulated infiltrating neutrophils cross the epithelial barrier and contribute to microbial dysbiosis,aggravated intestinal architectural damage,compromised resolution of intestinal inflammation and increased risk of thrombosis during IBD.Paradoxically,activated neutrophils are also associated with effective elimination of invaded microbiota,promoted angiogenesis and tissue restoration of gutmucosa in IBD.Here,we discuss the beneficial and detrimental roles of neutrophils in the onset and resolution of intestinalmucosal inflammation,hoping to provide a precise overview of neutrophil functions in the pathogenesis of IBD.
基金supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2016YFC0901001,2016YFC0901002,2017YFC1307900,2017YFC1310901,2018YFC1311700 and 2018YFC1311706),Beijing Municipal Committee of Science and Technology(D151100002015003,Beijing Excellent Talents Training and Supporting Top Youth Team,D171100003017001 and 2016000021223TD03),Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.2016-1-2041,SML20150502),National Natural Science Foundation of China(81825007),Beijing Municipal Education Commission(Excellent Young Scientists Project)and the third batch of National Ten Thousand Talents Plan,and Beijing Outstanding Young Scientist Program(BJJWZYJH01201910025030).
文摘Background The effect of cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)and intracranial arterial stenosis(ICAS)on stroke outcomes remains unclear.Methods Data of 1045 patients with minor stroke or transient ischaemic attack(TIA)were obtained from 45 sites of the Clopidogrel in High-Risk Patients with Acute Non-disabling Cerebrovascular Events(CHANCE)trial.We assessed the associations of burdens of CSVD and ICAS with new strokes and bleeding events using multivariate Cox regression models and those with modified Rankin Scale(mRS)scores using ordinal logistic regression models.Results Among the 1045 patients,CSVD was present in 830 cases(79.4%)and ICAS in 460(44.0%).Patients with>1 ICAS segment showed the highest risk of new strokes(HR 2.03,95%CI 1.15 to 3.56,p=0.01).No association between CSVD and the occurrence of new strokes was found.The presence of severe CSVD(common OR(cOR)2.01,95%CI 1.40 to 2.89,p<0.001)and>1 ICAS segment(cOR 2.15,95%CI 1.57 to 2.93,p<0.001)was associated with higher mRS scores.Severe CSVD(HR 10.70,95%CI 1.16 to 99.04,p=0.04),but not ICAS,was associated with a higher risk of bleeding events.Six-point modified CSVD score improved the predictive power for bleeding events and disability.Interpretation CSVD is associated with more disability and bleeding events,and ICAS is associated with an increased risk of stroke and disability in patients with minor stroke and TIA at 3 months.CSVD and ICAS may represent different vascular pathologies and play distinct roles in stroke outcomes.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81670546,81570544,81772519)General Project of Scientific Research of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.201540407)+1 种基金Reserve Academic Leaders Training Program of Pudong New Area Center for Disease Control and Prevention(No.PDCDC-HBXD2020-05)Shanghai Public Health System Construction Three-year Action Plan Outstanding Youth Talent Training Program(No.GWV-10.2-YQ43)。
文摘Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)still ranks the top in morbidity and mortality of cancers worldwide,posing a huge threat and burden to the society.We aimed to determine the age-standardized incidence,mortality,and disability-adjusted life years(DALYs)of CRC and explore potential changes in the temporal trends of the CRC burden in Shanghai during 2002 to 2016.Methods:The cancer statistics and demographics were obtained from the Cancer Registry and the Statistics Bureau of Pudong New Area,respectively.Data from 2002 to 2016 were included and analyzed retrospectively.DALYs were calculated using DisMod and the age-standardized rates(ASRs)were obtained according to Segi world standard population.Joinpoint regression was used to measure the trends in CRC incidence and to estimate the annual percent change.Results:The increasing trend of CRC ASR incidence halted after 2014,coinciding with the introduction of the Shanghai CRC screening program.The ASRs of mortality and DALYs increased,at 0.42%(P<0.05)and 4.07%(P<0.001)per year,respectively,which were mainly driven by men and individuals aged above the CRC screening program target.Conclusions:The disease burden of CRC in Shanghai remains serious,especially among men,and individuals aged>74 years.The benefits of the screening program have been partially proven by the ASRs of CRC incidence,providing important insights into better and wider application of screening programs.
文摘The protoplasts of Red Thorowax ( Bupleurum scorzonerifolium) irradiated by ultraviolet light (UV) at an intensity of 260μW/cm2 for 0, 1,2 and 3 min respectively were fused with that of grapevine ( Vitia vinifera). The regenerated 19 clones, every one derived from a single fused cell, were identified as hybrids by phenotype, isozyme, chromosome and 5S rDNA spacer region analysis. The results reveal that all of them are somatic hybrids. 11 hybrid calli includ-
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 22107059, 21801158, 81870283, 82070382)Program of Taishan Scholars Programme (No. 20190979)+3 种基金Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University (No.2019LJ003)National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No. BX2021123)The China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2021M691505)the Jiangsu Postdoctoral Research Funding Program (No. 2021K125B)。
文摘Theranostic visualization of dextran at the nanoscale is beneficial for understanding the bioregulatory mechanisms of this molecule. In this study, we applied structured illumination microscopy(SIM) to capture the distribution of Cy5-Dextran at different incubation periods in living cells. The results showed that Cy5-Dextran could be absorbed by He La cells. In addition, we clarified that Cy5-Dextran exhibited differential organelle distribution(lysosomal or mitochondrial) in a time-dependent manner. Moreover,lysosomal Cy5-Dextran localization was found to be independent of the autophagy process, while Cy5-Dextran localized to the mitochondria triggered a pro-apoptotic event, upregulating the levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS) to accelerate mitochondrial fragmentation. This work uses a visualized strategy to reveal the anti-tumor bioactivity of dextran, which was achieved by regulating apoptosis and autophagy.
文摘The High Five cell line (BTI-TN-5B1-4) isolated from the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni is an insect cell line widely used for baculovirus-mediated recombinant protein expression. Despite its widespread application in industry and academic laboratories, the genomic background of this cell line remains unclear. Here we sequenced the transcriptome of High Five cells and assembled 25,234 transcripts. Codon usage analysis showed that High Five cells have a robust codon usage capacity and therefore suit for expressing proteins of both eukaryotic- and prokaryotic-origin. Genes involved in glycosylation were profiled in our study, providing guidance for engineering glycosylated proteins in the insect cells. We also predicted signal peptides for transcripts with high expression abundance in both High Five and Sf21 cell lines, and these results have important implications for optimizing the expression level of some secretory and membrane proteins.
文摘Background:Gastroparesis is a debilitating medical condition with limited treatment options.Gastric per-oral pyloromyotomy(G-POEM)has emerged as a promising treatment option with remarkable short-term clinical success shown in multiple studies.While the post-procedure protocol is not standardized across many centers,the majority of the centers observes these patients in the hospital after the procedure for monitoring.In this single-center prospective study,we evaluated the safety and feasibility of same day discharge after the G-POEM procedure.Methods:All the patients with refractory gastroparesis undergoing G-POEM from October 2019 to March 2020 were enrolled.A total of 25 patients were enrolled in the procedure.Based on the pre-defined criteria,patients were either discharged on the same day after the procedure or admitted to the hospital for further observation.The patient and procedure-related data were extracted from the chart review.Univariate analysis was performed(chi-squared test)on categorical variables after organizing categorical variables as numeric counts or percentages.The student t test was performed on continuous variables after reporting as mean and standard deviation.For analysis with a smaller sample size,Fisher exact and Mann–Whitney tests were used.Results:A total of 25 patients were enrolled.The technical success of G-POEM was 100%and clinical success was 80%(20/25)at 1-month follow-up.Of the 25 patients,9 patients(36%)were discharged on the same day according to the procedure from the recovery unit.Of the remaining 16 patients who were admitted to the hospital post-procedure,10(40%)were admitted due to procedure-related causes while other admissions were either pre-planned or due to social reasons.The average Charlson comorbidity index was lower in the same day discharge group(P<0.05).The number of patients requiring double myotomy was higher in the same day discharge group(P<0.05).The overall complication rate of G-POEM in the study cohort was 12%(3/25)with all complications being mild without any severe adverse events.Conclusion:G-POEM is a safe and effective method of treatment for refractory GP with higher clinical success in short-term follow-up.The same day discharge after G-POEM is safe and feasible in>50%of patients with close periprocedural monitoring.