乙炔半加氢催化剂设计

乙炔半加氢是乙烯纯化最有效的技术之一。钯催化剂由于其优异的性能在工业应用中发挥着主导地位。然而,钯的贵金属性使钯催化剂更加昂贵。设计低价、高选择性、高转化率的乙炔半加氢催化剂具有重要意义。根据乙炔半加氢的加氢机理,从单金属钯基催化剂入手总结了单金属催化剂对乙炔半加氢反应的影响,基于此我们总结出针对乙炔半加氢反应,催化剂的加氢能力过强容易过加氢生成乙烷,加氢能力太弱则选择性和产率太低。当在钯催化剂中加入其他金属时,形成双金属催化剂,可分为典型的取代固溶合金催化剂、金属间化合物催化剂和单原子合金催化剂。对于双金属催化剂对乙炔加氢性能的影响,由于本征结构和催化活性位点的化学环境的不同,除Pd以外的金属对乙炔加氢过程有不同的影响。而催化剂的结构和化学环境最终会影响催化剂活性中心的电子结构。因此我们总结了双金属催化剂对乙炔半加氢反应的影响,着重介绍除Pd金属以外的不同金属加入后,Pd金属活性中心周围环境和电子结构的改变,对乙炔加氢过程不同的影响。我们认为乙炔半加氢的本质是催化剂活性中心的电子结构的变化,电子控制着催化剂的活性中心影响催化剂和H_(2)之间的吸附关系。因此精细调控单个金属活性位点的电子结构,可以提高其对乙炔半加氢催化剂的催化活性、选择性和稳定性。此外,我们提出了高性能乙炔半加氢催化剂的发展方向。未来乙炔半加氢催化剂能够精确控制活性位点,提高其催化活性、选择性和稳定性,是研究人员关注的重点,如精确调控单原子位点、双原子位点和纳米单原子位点催化剂。

Study of coexisting upstream solitary wave packet and downstream wakes induced by Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands detected by satellite sun glitter

Taking the advantage of sun glitter(SG)observed from high-resolution satellites Gaofen-1(GF-1)and Gaofen-6(GF-6),a new method named Shield and Vortex 1-2(SAV1-2)for extracting spatial texture information from sun glitter was established.Sea surface texture detail information around Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands was extracted using SAV1-2.Meanwhile,the dynamic characteristics of the water environment were analyzed by combining the water color,temperature and dynamic data.The results show the following information.(1)Stable westward shield effect and eastward Karman vortex streets,extracted from SG,appear upstream(westward)and downstream(eastward)of the Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands respectively.(2)The dominant direction of the Kuroshio Current in the Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands area is east,the Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands interacting with Kuroshio,inducing western shield and eastern shelter and wake.Furthermore,wave intervals of the shield in front of the island range from hundreds to thousands of metres,and extend wider than the island itself.(3)Combining with high-resolution sea surface temperature(SST)and chlorophyll a(Chl a)concentration,the directional changes of water color elements are mutually supported and proved with the stable shield(wave packet)effect in the west and vortex street effect in the east.The change of SST upstream of the island(western shield area)is not significant,the temperature in the downstream shelter area decreases slightly,and the SST in the downstream wake area shows a general trend of obvious decrease.The wake area is dominated by Karman vortex streets in shape,supplementing by vortices.The concentration of Chl a in the west shield of island is as low as that in downstream shelter area,while it increases significantly in the downstream wake area with shape in eddy or ribbon.(4)The SAV methods of extracting sea surface texture detail using SG can be widely used in different sea areas and water quality.This paper can provide reference for the protection and development of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands and its surrounding waters.It is suggested that some kind of current buffer,such as marine wind farm,should be established in the western waters of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands to protect the islands,and marine pasture should be developed in the downstream of eastern waters of Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands.

一例BBS12基因复合杂合突变导致Bardet-Biedl综合征的诊断和基因检测分析

Bardet-Biedl综合征(Bardet-Biedl syndrome,BBS)是一种罕见的常染色体隐性遗传的纤毛相关疾病,其病因主要与编码BBS蛋白复合体BBSome、鞭毛内运输复合体等基因突变有关。本文报道了1例21岁的女性BBS患者,该患者具有肥胖、视网膜色素变性、双肾囊肿的典型特征,还存在2型糖尿病、非酒精性脂肪肝、亚临床甲状腺功能减退症、轻度传导性听力下降等不典型表现。全外显子组测序发现该患者的BBS12基因2号外显子存在复合杂合突变(c.188delC,p.T63fs和c.1993_1995del,p.665_665del)。进一步通过Sanger测序发现患者的父亲和母亲分别携带c.188delC(p.T63fs)和c.1993_1995del(p.665_665del)突变,但均无相关症状。综上所述,本病例报告发现了BBS12基因的两个新的突变位点(c.188delC,p.T63fs和c.1993_1995del,p.665_665del),为该疾病的研究提供了新的遗传资源,同时该病例还展示了患者从出生到成人期间的整个疾病发展过程,能够帮助临床医生更好地理解BBS。

Effect of Gold Nanoparticles on the Photocatalytic and Photoelectrochemical Performance of Au Modified BiVO_4

An efficient visible light driven photocatalyst, gold nanoparticles(NPs) modified Bi VO_4(Au/Bi VO_4), has been synthesized by deposition-precipitation with urea method. Au/Bi VO_4 exhibits enhanced photocatalytic activity for phenol degradation underλ>400 nm irradiation but negligible activity underλ>535 nm,indicating that the surface plasmon resonance(SPR) effect is too weak for organic photodegradation. According to the photoelectrochemical results of the porous powder electrodes of Bi VO_4 and Au/Bi VO_4, the SPR effect of Au NPs has been assessed. The role of Au NPs as electron sinks or sources, which is controllable by incident photon energy and applied potentials, has been discussed.

Salivary protease spectrum biomarkers of oral cancer

Proteases are important molecules that are involved in many physiological and pathological processes of the human body,such as growth,apoptosis and metastasis cancer cells.They are potential targets in cancer diagnosis and biotherapy.In this study,we analyzed the salivary protease spectrum of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC),oral benign masses and chronic periodontitis,as well as that of health,using human protease array kits,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,western blot and immunofluorescence.The salivary protease spectrum was found to be associated with oral diseases.For example,the saliva of patients with OSCC contained increased numbers of proteases than those of other oral diseases and health.The levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1,MMP-2,MMP-10,MMP-12,A disintegrin and metalloprotease (ADAM)9,A disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 13 motifs (ADAMST13),cathepsin V and kallikrein 5 in the saliva of patients with OSCC were significantly increased compared with those of other groups.Taking MMP-1,cathepsin V,kallikrein 5 and ADAM9 as biomarkers of OSCC,cutoff values were199,11.34,9.29 and 202.55 pg·mL?1,respectively.From the area under the curve,sensitivity and specificity,the combination of cathepsin V/kallikrein5/ADAM9 was an optimal biomarker for diagnosing OSCC.Thus,analysis of the salivary protease spectrum may be an innovative and cost-efficient approach to evaluating the health status of the oral cavity.Specifically,increases in cathepsin V,kallikrein 5 and ADAM9 may be useful biomarkers in the screening and diagnosis of OSCC.

The NADPH oxidase OsRbohA increases salt tolerance by modulating K^(+)homeostasis in rice

Rice(Oryza sativa L.)is a staple cereal for more than two thirds of the world's population.Soil salinity severely limits rice growth,development,and grain yield.It is desirable to elucidate the mechanism of rice's salt-stress response.As the major source of H_(2)O_(2),NADPH oxidase(Rboh)is believed to be involved in salt-stress tolerance.However,the function and mechanism of rice Rboh in salt stress response remain unclear.In this study,we found that the expression of OsRbohA was up-regulated by NaCl treatment in the shoots and roots of rice seedlings.Knockout of OsRbohA reduced the tolerance of rice to salt stress.Knockout of OsRbohA blocked NaCl-induced increases of NADPH activity and H_(2)O_(2) content in roots.OsRboh A knockout inhibited root growth and disrupted K^(+)homeostasis by reducing the expression of K^(+) transporters and channel-associated genes(OsGORK,OsAKT1,OsHAK1,and OsHAK5)in roots under NaCl treatment.Under NaCl treatment,OsRbohA knockout also reduced subcellular K^(+) contents of the plasma membrane and soluble fraction.Overexpression of OsRbohA increased the expression of K^(+) transporters and channel-associated genes and reduced the loss of K^(+) ions in roots.These results indicate that OsRboh A-mediated H_(2)O_(2) accumulation modulates K^(+) homeostasis,thereby increasing salt tolerance in rice.

Integrated analysis of human influenza A(H1N1)virus infectionrelated genes to construct a suitable diagnostic model

The genome characteristics and structural functions of coding proteins correlate with the genetic diversity of the H1N1 virus,which aids in the understanding of its underlying pathogenic mechanism.In this study,analyses of the characteristic of the H1N1 virus infection-related genes,their biological functions,and infection-related reversal drugs were performed.Additionally,we used multi-dimensional bioinformatics analysis to identify the key genes and then used these to construct a diagnostic model for the H1N1 virus infection.There was a total of 169 differently expressed genes in the samples between 21 h before infection and 77 h after infection.They were used during the protein-protein interaction(PPI)analysis,and we obtained a total of 1725 interacting genes.Then,we performed a weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)on these genes,and we identified three modules that showed significant potential for the diagnosis of the H1N1 virus infection.These modules contained 60 genes,and they were used to construct this diagnostic model,which showed an effective prediction value.Besides,these 60 genes were involved in the biological functions of this infectious virus,like the cellular response to type I interferon and in the negative regulation of the viral life cycle.However,20 genes showed an upregulated expression as the infection progressed.Other 36 upregulated genes were used to examine the relationship between genes,human influenza A virus,and infection-related reversal drugs.This study revealed numerous important reversal drug molecules on the H1N1 virus.They included rimantadine,interferons,and shikimic acid.Our study provided a novel method to analyze the characteristic of different genes and explore their corresponding biological function during the infection caused by the H1N1 virus.This diagnostic model,which comprises 60 genes,shows that a significant predictive value can be the potential biomarker for the diagnosis of the H1N1 virus infection.

Phenotypic plasticity and taxonomy of Cladophora gracilis(Griffiths)Kützing(Cladophorales,Chlorophyta)in the western Yellow Sea with the implication of its DNA barcode

Due to extensive morphological plasticity,the taxonomy of Cladophora species remains unclear.As one of the widely distributed species,C.gracilis was reported to hold many varieties,which make it difficult to identify the species.This study explored the morphology diversity of nine C.gracilis samples collected along the coast of western Yellow Sea.Some samples showed extremely varied characteristics,by which one cannot classify them correctly.Hence,18S rDNA and nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer regions(ITS)sequences were employed to delimit species.For 18S rDNA,sequence similarity ranged from 99.6%to 100%.For ITS region,the similarity ranged from 98.7%to 100%.Molecular data strongly suggested that the morphologically heterogeneous samples were actually the same species.Characteristics comparison of the samples revealed that the taxonomy criteria including branching pattern and density,thallus color,height and texture varied widely,influenced by environmental conditions and age of alga.Besides,cell dimensions,as the relatively stable criterion,also exhibited intraspecific variance.Successful application of 18S rDNA and ITS sequences indicated that molecular method can be a powerful assistant as DNA barcodes to traditional morphology taxonomy.

Phosphorylation of OsRbohB by the protein kinase OsDMI3 promotes H_(2)O_(2) production to potentiate ABA responses in rice

In rice, the Ca^(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase OsDMI3 is an important positive regulator of abscisic acid (ABA) signaling. In ABA signaling, H_(2)O_(2) is required for ABA-induced activation of OsDMI3, which in turn increase H_(2)O_(2) production. However, how OsDMI3 regulates H_(2)O_(2) production in ABA signaling remains unknown. Here we show that OsRbohB is the main NADPH oxidase involved in ABA-induced H_(2)O_(2) production and ABA-mediated physiological responses. OsDMI3 directly interacts with and phosphorylates OsRbohB at Ser-191, which is OsDMI3-mediated site-specific phosphorylation in ABA signaling. Further analyses revealed that OsDMI3-mediated OsRbohB Ser-191 phosphorylation positively regulates the activity of NADPH oxidase and the production of H_(2)O_(2) in ABA signaling, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of seed germination and root growth to ABA and plant tolerance to water stress and oxidative stress. Moreover, we discovered that the OsDMI3-mediated OsRbohB phosphorylation and H_(2)O_(2) production is dependent on the sucrose non-fermenting 1-related protein kinases SAPK8/9/10, which phosphorylate OsRbohB at Ser-140 in ABA signaling. Taken together, these results not only reveal an important regulatory mechanism that directly activates Rboh for ABA-induced H_(2)O_(2) production but also uncover the importance of this regulatory mechanism in ABA signaling.

NiCo_(2)O_(4)/BiOCl/Bi_(24)O_(31)Br_(10) ternary Z-scheme heterojunction enhance peroxymonosulfate activation under visible light: Catalyst synthesis and reaction mechanism

The Z-scheme heterostructure for photocatalyst can effectively prolong the lifetime of photogenerated carriers and retain a higher conduction/valence band position,promoting the synergistic coupling of photocatalysis and peroxymonosulfate(PMS) activation.In order to fully utilize the luminous energy and realize the efficient activation of PMS,this work achieved successful construction of NiCo_(2)O_(4)/BiOCl/Bi_(24)O_(31)Br_(10) ternary Z-scheme heterojunction by simultaneously synthesizing BiOCl and NiCo_(2)O_(4) with NiCl_(2) and CoCl_(2) as the precursors.The intercalated BiOCl could serve as a carrier migration ladder to further achieve the spatial separation of electron-hole pairs,so that the oxidation and reduction processes separately occurred in different regions.Compared with the reported catalysts,the as-prepared composites exhibited the enhanced removal efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH) in the visible light/PMS system,with a degradation efficiency of 85.30%in 2 min,and possessed good stability.Z-scheme heterojunction was shown to be beneficial for maximizing the superiority of photo-assisted Fenton-like reaction system.The experimental and characterization results confirmed that both non-radicals(^(1)O_(2)) and radicals(SO_(5)^(·-) and SO_(4)^(·-)) were involved in the reaction process and the SO_(5)^(·-)generated by the oxidation of PMS played a crucial role in the TCH degradation.The possible reaction mechanism was finally proposed.This study provided new insight into the Z-scheme heterostructure to promote the photo-assisted Fenton-like reaction.

Highly active and durable triple conducting composite air electrode for low-temperature protonic ceramic fuel cells

Protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs)are more suitable for operation at low temperatures due to their smaller activation energy(Ea).Unfortunately,the utilization of PCFC technology at reduced temperatures is limited by the lack of durable and high-activity air electrodes.A lot number of cobalt-based oxides have been developed as air electrodes for PCFCs,due to their high oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)activity.However,cobalt-based oxides usually have more significant thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)and poor thermomechanical compatibility with electrolytes.These characteristics can lead to cell delamination and degradation.Herein,we rationally design a novel cobalt-containing composite cathode material with the nominal composition of Sr_(4)Fe_(4)Co_(2)O_(13)+δ(SFC).SFC is composed of tetragonal perovskite phase(Sr_(8)Fe_(8)O_(23)+δ,I4/mmm,81 wt.%)and spinel phase(Co_(3)O_(4),Fd3m,19 wt.%).The SFC composite cathode displays an ultra-high oxygen ionic conductivity(0.053 S·cm^(-1)at 550℃),superior CO_(2)tolerance,and suitable TEC value(17.01×10^(-6)K^(-1)).SFC has both the O_(2)^(-)/e^(-)conduction function,and the triple conducting(H^(+)/O_(2)^(-)/e^(-))capability was achieved by introducing the protonic conduction phase(BaZr_(0.2)Ce_(0.7)Y_(0.1)O_(3-δ),BZCY)to form SFC+BZCY(70 wt.%:30 wt.%).The SFC+BZCY composite electrode exhibits superior ORR activity at a reduced temperature with extremely low area-specific resistance(ASR,0.677Ω·cm^(2)at 550℃),profound peak power density(PPD,535 mW·cm^(-2)and 1.065 V at 550℃),extraordinarily long-term durability(>500 h for symmetrical cell and 350 h for single cell).Moreover,the composite has an ultra-low TEC value(15.96×10^(-6)K^(-1)).This study proves that SFC+BZCY with triple conducting capacity is an excellent cathode for low-temperature PCFCs.

全面积效率12.4%、开路电压损失低于0.30 V的CZTSSe太阳能电池:Sn^4+前驱体在DMSO溶液中的使用

开路电压损失(Voc,def)大是制约锌黄锡矿结构CZTSSe太阳能电池效率的关键因素,目前世界纪录效率(12.6%)CZTSSe电池的Voc,def为0.345 V.本文分别以SnCl4和SnCl2·2H2O为锡前驱体研究二甲基亚砜(DMSO)溶液法制备的CZTSSe太阳能电池的开路电压损失问题.研究发现不同价态的锡前驱体化合物与有机配体硫脲(Tu)和溶剂DMSO发生不同的配位反应,使得从溶液到CZTSSe吸光层薄膜的反应路径截然不同.Sn^2+与Tu配位导致前驱体薄膜中SnS、ZnS和Cu2S的生成,这些硫化物在硒化过程中首先转化成硒化物而后逐步熔合生成CZTSSe,其反应路径中多物相的转化和熔合导致薄膜光电性能差,由该薄膜获得的最优器件有效面积效率仅为8.84%,Voc,def为0.391 V.而Sn^4+与DMSO配位,该前驱体溶液经退火直接得到组成均匀的CZTS前驱体薄膜,在硒化过程中CZTS直接发生取代反应生成CZTSSe,得到的CZTSSe薄膜组成均匀,光电性能优异,由该薄膜制备的器件有效面积效率达到12.2%,Voc,def降低至0.344 V.此外,CZTSSe薄膜性质的不同导致CZTSSe/CdS异质结热处理(JHT)结果的不同.JHT显著提高了Sn4+器件的性能,却略微降低了Sn^2+器件的性能.最终,由Sn4+溶液获得了全面积效率为12.4%,有效面积效率高达13.6%,Voc,def低至0.297 V的CZTSSe太阳能电池器件.研究结果表明通过控制溶液中化学组成获得组成均匀的CZTS预制膜是获得高效CZTSSe电池薄膜材料和降低器件Voc,def的关键.本报道不仅为进一步提高CZTSSe电池效率提供了新的思路,而且实现了Voc,def首次低于0.30 V,预示了CZTSSe未来的应用前景.

Erratum to: Sn^(4+) precursor enables 12.4% efficient kesterite solar cell from DMSO solution with open circuit voltage deficit below 0.30 V (vol 64, issue 1, page 52, 2021)

In the version of the article originally published in volume 64,issue 1,2021 of Sci China Mater(2021,64(1):52–60,https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-020-1408-x),the chemical formula of Sn(DMSO)_(4)Cl_(4)(page 54,8^(th) line in the left column;page 56,4^(th) and 6^(th) lines from the bottom of left column and in Equations(6 and 7)in the right column)was miswritten.The correct formula should be as below:SN(DMSO)_(2)CL_(4).

WRKY transcription factors in plant responses to stresses

The WRKY gene family is among the largest families of transcription factors （TFs） in higher plants. By regulating the plant hormone signal transduction pathway, these TFs play critical roles in some plant processes in response to biotic and abiotic stress, Various bodies of research have demonstrated the important biological functions of WRKY TFs in plant response to different kinds of biotic and abiotic stresses and working mecha- nisms. However, very li2ttle summarization has been done to review their research progress. Not iust important TFs function in plant response to biotic and abiotic stresses, WRKY also participates in carbohydrate synthesis, senes- cence, development, and secondary metabolites synthesis. WRKY proteins can bind to W-box （TGACC （A/T）） in the promoter of its target genes and activate or repress the expression of downstream genes to regulate their stress response. Moreover, WRKY proteins can interact with other TFs to regulate plant defensive responses. In the present review, we focus on the structural characteristics of WRKY TFs and the research progress on their functions in plant responses to a variety of stresses.

Profile and determinants of delayed care-seeking and diagnosis among patients with imported malaria: a retrospective study in China, 2014–2021

Background: In areas where malaria has been eliminated, delayed care-seeking and diagnosis of imported malaria are constant threats. This study aimed to describe the profile and determinants of delayed care-seeking and diagnosis among patients with imported malaria in China.Methods: This retrospective study assessed surveillance data obtained from 2014 to 2021 in the Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions (PLADs) of Anhui, Henan, Hubei, and Zhejiang, and Guangxi. Epidemiological characteristics were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Furthermore, factors associated with delayed care-seeking and diagnosis among imported malaria cases were identified using multivariate logistic regression.Results: Overall, 11.81% and 30.08% of imported malaria cases had delays in seeking care and diagnosis, respectively. During the study period, there was a decreasing trend in the proportion of imported malaria cases with delayed care-seeking (χ^(2) = 36.099,P < 0.001) and diagnosis (χ^(2) = 11.395,P = 0.001). In multivariate analysis, independent risk factors associated with delayed care-seeking include PLADs (Guangxi as reference), consultations in high-level facilities for the first medical visit, infections with non-Plasmodium falciparum species, and older age. However, PLADs (Guangxi as reference), the purpose of traveling (labour as reference), and infections with non-P. falciparum species increased the risk of delayed diagnosis. Delayed care-seeking (adjusted odds ratio: 1.79,P = 0.001) and diagnosis (adjusted odds ratio: 1.62,P = 0.004) were risk factors for severe disease development.Conclusions: Based on this study’s findings, we strongly advocate for improved access to quality healthcare to reduce the rate of misdiagnosis at the first visit. Infections caused by non-P. falciparum species should be highlighted, and more sensitive and specific point-of-care detection methods for non-P. falciparum species should be developed and implemented. In addition, education programs should be enhanced to reach target populations at risk of malaria infection. All these factors may reduce delayed care-seeking and diagnosis of imported malaria.

Aberrant elevation of FTO levels promotes liver steatosis by decreasing the m^(6)A methylation and increasing the stability of SREBF1 and ChREBP mRNAs

Previous studies have indicated an association of fat mass and obesity-associated(FTO)with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),the most common chronic liver disease worldwide.This study aimed to decipher the complex role of FTO in hepatic lipid metabolism.We found that a decrease in N^(6)-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)RNA methylation in the liver of mice fed with a high-fat diet(HFD)was accompanied by an increase in FTO expression.Overexpression of FTO in the liver promoted triglyceride accumulation by upregulating the expression of lipogenic genes.Mechanistical studies revealed that FTO could stabilize the mRNAs of sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1(SREBF1)and carbohydrate responsive element binding protein(ChREBP),two master lipogenic transcription factors,by demethylating m^(6)A sites.Knockdown ofeither SREBF1 or ChREBP attenuated the lipogenic effect of FTO,suggesting that they are bona fide effectors for FTO in regulating lipogenesis.Insulin could stimulate FTO transcription through a mechanism involving the action of intranuclear insulin receptor beta,while knockdown of FTO abrogated the lipogenic effect of insulin.Inhibition ofFTo by entacapone decreased the expression of SREBF1,ChREBP,and downstream lipogenic genes,ameliorating liver steatosis in HFD-fed mice.Thus,our study established a critical role of FTO in both the insulin-regulated hepatic lipogenesis and the pathogenesis of NAFLD and provided a potential strategyfor treating NAFLD.

Synthesis,Structures of 2D Coordination Layers Metal-Organic Frameworks with Highly Selective CO_(2)Uptake

Main observation and conclusion By a strategy of fine-tuning of packing mode between the adjacent layers in a 2D net metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)through ligand changing,two 2D sql-type MOFs with highly selective CO_(2)uptake,CuHIN and CuHPB,were successfully synthesized.Compared with the precursor MOF-2,the fine-tuning structure of CuHIN shows selective adsorption of CO_(2)over N_(2)and CH_(4)with the CO_(2)uptake amounts as high as 4.7 wt%at 0.15 bar and at 298 K,and CO_(2)selectivity towards N_(2)and CH_(4)is 165.8 and 10.22 at 1 bar and at 298 K,respectively.In addition,for the 2D MOFs,the dynamic porous structure depends on the interaction of the adjacent layers.The suitable interaction is good for gliding smoothly and gas adsorption.

Comparing dark-and photo-Fenton-like degradation of emerging pollutant over photo-switchable Bi2WO6/CuFe2O4: Investigation on dominant reactive oxidation species

The extensive use of tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)poses a threat to human health and the aquatic environment.Here,magnetic p-n Bi2WO6/CuFe2O4 catalyst was fabricated to efficiently remove TCH.The obtained Bi2WO6/CuFe2O4 exhibited 92.1%TCH degradation efficiency and 50.7%and 35.1%mineralization performance for TCH and raw secondary effluent from a wastewater treatment plant in a photo-Fenton-like system,respectively.The remarkable performance was attributed to the fact that photogenerated electrons accelerated the Fe(III)/Fe(II)and Cu(II)/Cu(I)conversion for the Fenton-like reaction between Fe(II)/Cu(I)and H2O2,thereby generating abundant·OH for pollutant oxidation.Various environmental factors including H2O2 concentration,initial pH,catalyst dosage,TCH concentration and inorganic ions were explored.The reactive oxidation species(ROS)quenching results and electron spin resonance(ESR)spectra confirmed that·O2-and·OH were responsible for the dark and photo-Fenton-like systems,respectively.The degradation mechanisms and pathways of TCH were proposed,and the toxicity of products was evaluated.This work contributes a highly efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst and provides a clear mechanistic explanation for the removal of antibiotic pollutants in environmental remediation.

miR-130b inhibits proliferation and promotes differentiation in myocytes via targeting Sp1

Muscle regeneration after damage or during myopathies requires a fine cooperation between myoblast proliferation and myogenic differentiation.A growing body of evidence suggests that microRNAs play critical roles in myocyte proliferation and differentiation transcriptionally.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying the orchestration are not fully understood.Here,we showed that miR-130b is able to repress myoblast proliferation and promote myogenic differentiation via targeting Sp1 transcription factor.Importantly,overexpression of miR-130b is capable of improving the recovery of damaged muscle in a freeze injury model.Moreover,miR-130b expression is declined in the muscle of muscular dystrophy patients.Thus,these results indicated that miR-130b may play a role in skeletal muscle regeneration and myopathy progression.Together,our findings suggest that the miR-130b/Sp1 axis may serve as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of patients with muscle damage or severe myopathies.

PECTATE LYASE-LIKE10 is associated with pollen wall development in Brassica campestris

PECTATE LYASE‐LIKE10（PLL10） was previously identified as one of the differentially expressed genes both in microspores during the late pollen developmental stages and in pistils during the fertilization process in Chinese cabbage（Brassica campestris ssp. chinensis）. Here, antisense‐RNA was used to study the functions of BcPLL10 in Chinese cabbage. Abnormal pollen was identified in the transgenic lines（bcpll10‐4, ‐5, and ‐6）. In fertilization experiments, fewer seeds were harvested when the antisense‐RNA lines were used as pollen donor. In vivo and in vitro pollen germination assays less germinated pollen tubes were observed in bcpll10 lines. Scanning electron microscopy observation verified that the tryphine materials were over accumulated around the pollen surface and sticked them together in bcpll10.Moreover, transmission electron microscopy observation revealed that the internal endintine was overdeveloped and predominantly occupied the intine, and disturbed thenormal proportional distribution of the two layers in the non‐germinal furrow region; and no obvious demarcation existed between them in the germinal furrow region in the bcpll10 pollen. Collectively, this study presented a novel PLL gene that played an important role during the pollen wall development in B. campestris, which may also possess potential importance for male sterility usage in agriculture.