Images are the most important carrier of human information. Moreover, how to safely transmit digital imagesthrough public channels has become an urgent problem. In this paper, we propose a novel image encryptionalgori...Images are the most important carrier of human information. Moreover, how to safely transmit digital imagesthrough public channels has become an urgent problem. In this paper, we propose a novel image encryptionalgorithm, called chaotic compressive sensing (CS) encryption (CCSE), which can not only improve the efficiencyof image transmission but also introduce the high security of the chaotic system. Specifically, the proposed CCSEcan fully leverage the advantages of the Chebyshev chaotic system and CS, enabling it to withstand various attacks,such as differential attacks, and exhibit robustness. First, we use a sparse trans-form to sparse the plaintext imageand then use theArnold transformto perturb the image pixels. After that,we elaborate aChebyshev Toeplitz chaoticsensing matrix for CCSE. By using this Toeplitz matrix, the perturbed image is compressed and sampled to reducethe transmission bandwidth and the amount of data. Finally, a bilateral diffusion operator and a chaotic encryptionoperator are used to perturb and expand the image pixels to change the pixel position and value of the compressedimage, and ultimately obtain an encrypted image. Experimental results show that our method can be resistant tovarious attacks, such as the statistical attack and noise attack, and can outperform its current competitors.展开更多
Osteoarthritis(OA)is a common degenerative disease worldwide and new therapeutics that target inflammation and the crosstalk between immunocytes and chondrocytes are being developed to prevent and treat OA.These attem...Osteoarthritis(OA)is a common degenerative disease worldwide and new therapeutics that target inflammation and the crosstalk between immunocytes and chondrocytes are being developed to prevent and treat OA.These attempts involve repolarizing pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages into the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype in synovium.In this study,we found that phosphoglycerate mutase 5(PGAM5)significantly increased in macrophages in OA synovium compared to controls based on histology of human samples and single-cell RNA sequencing results of mice models.To address the role of PGAM5 in macrophages in OA,we found conditional knockout of PGAM5 in macrophages greatly alleviated OA symptoms and promoted anabolic metabolism of chondrocytes in vitro and in vivo.Mechanistically,we found that PGAM5 enhanced M1 polarization via AKT-mTOR/p38/ERK pathways,whereas inhibited M2 polarization via STAT6-PPARγpathway in murine bone marrow-derived macrophages.Furthermore,we found that PGAM5 directly dephosphorylated Dishevelled Segment Polarity Protein 2(DVL2)which resulted in the inhibition ofβ-catenin and repolarization of M2 macrophages into M1 macrophages.Conditional knockout of both PGAM5 andβ-catenin in macrophages significantly exacerbated osteoarthritis compared to PGAM5-deficient mice.Motivated by these findings,we successfully designed mannose modified fluoropolymers combined with siPGAM5 to inhibit PGAM5 specifically in synovial macrophages via intra-articular injection,which possessed desired targeting abilities of synovial macrophages and greatly attenuated murine osteoarthritis.Collectively,these findings defined a key role for PGAM5 in orchestrating macrophage polarization and provides insights into novel macrophage-targeted strategy for treating OA.展开更多
In the process of riveting an MB15 forging die,cracks were discovered emerging along the longitudinal direction and near the riveting hole.Through fracture analysis,microscopic observation,energy spectrum analysis,met...In the process of riveting an MB15 forging die,cracks were discovered emerging along the longitudinal direction and near the riveting hole.Through fracture analysis,microscopic observation,energy spectrum analysis,metallographic examination,and hardness test,the properties and causes of the cracks are discussed.The results indicate that the cracking type is intergranular brittle cracking,occurring during the forging stage.Furthermore,the recrystallization at the crack site is found to be incomplete,which is attributed to the low deformation temperature.展开更多
This paper presents high quality YBa_(2)Cu_(3)O_(7-δ)(YBCO)thin films on LaAlO_(3)substrate for microwave devices prepared by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).The double-sided YBCO films cover a large area and have been ...This paper presents high quality YBa_(2)Cu_(3)O_(7-δ)(YBCO)thin films on LaAlO_(3)substrate for microwave devices prepared by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).The double-sided YBCO films cover a large area and have been optimized for key parameters relevant to microwave device applications,such as surface morphology and surface resistance(R_(s)).This was achieved by improving the target quality and increasing the oxygen pressure during deposition,respectively.To evaluate the suitability of the YBCO films for microwave devices,a pair of microwave filters based on microstrip fabricated on films from this work and a commercial company were compared.The results show that the YBCO films in this work could completely meet the requirements for microwave devices.展开更多
High quality Nb films were successfully prepared on both flexible polyimide(PI)and rigid Al2O3substrates and their transport properties were systematically studied at various applied currents,external magnetic fields,...High quality Nb films were successfully prepared on both flexible polyimide(PI)and rigid Al2O3substrates and their transport properties were systematically studied at various applied currents,external magnetic fields,and sample orientations.It is found that a curved Nb/PI film exhibits quite different superconducting transition and vortex dynamics compared to the flat Nb/Al2O3film.For the curved Nb/PI film,smooth superconducting transitions were obtained at low currents,while unexpected cascade structures were revealed in theρ(T)curves at high currents.We attribute this phenomenon to the gradient distribution of vortex density together with a variation of superconductivity along the curved film.In addition,reentrant superconductivity was induced in the curved Nb/PI thin film by properly choosing the measurement conditions.We attribute this effect to the vortex pinning from both in-plane vortices and out-of-plane vortices.This work reveals the complex transport properties of curved superconducting thin films,providing important insights for further theoretical investigations and practical developments of flexible superconductors.展开更多
Ta As,the first experimentally discovered Weyl semimetal material,has attracted a lot of attention due to its high carrier mobility,high anisotropy,nonmagnetic properties and strong interaction with light.These make i...Ta As,the first experimentally discovered Weyl semimetal material,has attracted a lot of attention due to its high carrier mobility,high anisotropy,nonmagnetic properties and strong interaction with light.These make it an ideal candidate for the study of Weyl fermions and applications in quantum computation,thermoelectric devices,and photodetection.For further basic physics studies and potential applications,large-size and high-quality Ta As films are urgently needed.However,it is difficult to grow As-stoichiometry Ta As films due to the volatilization of As during the growth.To solve this problem,we attempted to grow Ta As films on different substrates using targets with different As stoichiometric ratios via pulsed laser deposition(PLD).In this work,we found that partial As ions of the Ga As substrate are likely to diffuse into the Ta As films during growth,which was preliminarily confirmed by structural characterization,surface topography and composition analysis.As a result,the As content in the Ta As film was improved and the Ta As phase was achieved.Our work presents an effective method for the fabrication of Ta As films using PLD,enabling possible use of the Weyl semimetal film for functional devices.展开更多
[Objectives]To explore the molecular mechanisms of Yinqiao anti-epidemic formula(YQAEF)in regulating mucosal immune system of respiratory tract.[Methods]The active components of YQAEF were obtained from the TCMSP data...[Objectives]To explore the molecular mechanisms of Yinqiao anti-epidemic formula(YQAEF)in regulating mucosal immune system of respiratory tract.[Methods]The active components of YQAEF were obtained from the TCMSP database,and RMIS targets were obtained from the GeneCards database.A"YQAEF components-RMIS targets-pathways"network was constructed by analyzing the above data to screen core targets for molecular docking verification.A mouse model of acute upper respiratory tract infection(AURI)was developed.Based on the experimental models,the key pathway target genes screened by network pharmacology were verified in vivo.[Results]The main active components of YQAEF involved in the regulation of the RMIS included quercetin,acetic acid,and raffinose.Key targets,such as angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE),galactosidase alpha(GLA),matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2),Serpin Family E Member 1(SERPINE1),and myeloperoxidase(MPO)and important viral infection and endocrine resistance signaling pathways were included in the regulation of the RMIS with YQAEF.Molecular docking assays showed that the key targets had good binding activities with the components of YQAEF.Based on the results of network pharmacology,key target proteins in ACE,GLA,MMP2,SERPINE1,and MPO were selected for experimental verification.The results showed that ACE/ACE2 and MPO expressions were increased in the oral and throat mucosa of the AURI mice.Under YQAEF treatment,the expression levels of ACE/ACE2 and MPO were decreased.[Conclusions]This study revealed the mechanism of YQAEF in the regulation of RMIS,which is associated with multiple components,targets,and pathways.Further experiments confirmed that YQAEF interfered with MPO and ACE/ACE2 signaling pathways to regulate the RMIS in the oral and throat mucosa tissue of mice with AURI,and provide a new direction for exploring the potential antiviral mechanism of YQAEF.展开更多
The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesi...The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang and the mechanism of acupuncture, so as to provide a certain reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of scalp acupuncture treatment of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang.展开更多
It is extremely unattainable for a material to simultaneously obtain efficient electromagnetic(EM)absorption and green shielding performance,which has not been reported due to the competition between conduction loss a...It is extremely unattainable for a material to simultaneously obtain efficient electromagnetic(EM)absorption and green shielding performance,which has not been reported due to the competition between conduction loss and reflection.Herein,by tailoring the internal structure through nano-micro engineering,a NiCo2O4 nanofiber with integrated EM absorbing and green shielding as well as strain sensing functions is obtained.With the improvement of charge transport capability of the nanofiber,the performance can be converted from EM absorption to shielding,or even coexist.Particularly,as the conductivity rising,the reflection loss declines from −52.72 to −10.5 dB,while the EM interference shielding effectiveness increases to 13.4 dB,suggesting the coexistence of the two EM functions.Furthermore,based on the high EM absorption,a strain sensor is designed through the resonance coupling of the patterned NiCo2O4 structure.These strategies for tuning EM performance and constructing devices can be extended to other EM functional materials to promote the development of electromagnetic driven devices.展开更多
There is an urgent global need for wireless communication utilizing materials that can provide simultaneous flexibility and high conductivity.Avoiding the harmful effects of electromagnetic(EM)radiation from wireless ...There is an urgent global need for wireless communication utilizing materials that can provide simultaneous flexibility and high conductivity.Avoiding the harmful effects of electromagnetic(EM)radiation from wireless communication is a persistent research hot spot.Two-dimensional(2D)materials are the preferred choice as wireless communication and EM attenuation materials as they are lightweight with high aspect ratios and possess distinguished electronic properties.MXenes,as a novel family of 2D materials,have shown excellent properties in various fields,owing to their excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical stability,high flexibility,and ease of processability.To date,research on the utility of MXenes for wireless communication has been actively pursued.Moreover,MXenes have become the leading materials for EM attenuation.Herein,we systematically review the recent advances in MXene-based materials with different structural designs for wireless communication,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and EM wave absorption.The relationship governing the structural design and the effectiveness for wireless communication,EMI shielding,and EM wave absorption is clearly revealed.Furthermore,our review mainly focuses on future challenges and guidelines for designing MXene-based materials for industrial application and foundational research.展开更多
BACKGROUND Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)is recommended for patients with intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)according to treatment guidelines.However,a large number of patients with advanced HCC also re...BACKGROUND Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)is recommended for patients with intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)according to treatment guidelines.However,a large number of patients with advanced HCC also receive TACE in clinical practice,especially for those with liver-confined HCC and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score(ECOG)1.In view of previous studies,such patients have different prognoses from advanced HCC patients with macrovascular invasion or extrahepatic spread;therefore,patients with ECOG 1 alone might be classified into the intermediate stage and benefit from TACE treatment,but a study particularly focusing on such patients and exploring the effectiveness of TACE therapy is lacking.AIM To investigate treatment outcomes of TACE in HCC patients with ECOG 1 alone and propose a specific prognostic model.METHODS Patients from 24 Chinese tertiary hospitals were selected in this nationwide multicenter observational study from January 2010 to May 2016.Overall survival(OS)was estimated using Kaplan–Meier curves and compared by the log-rank test.Multivariate Cox regression was used to develop the potential prognostic models.The discriminatory ability of the models was compared and validated in various patient subgroups.The individual survival prediction for six-and-twelve(6&12)criteria,defined as the algebraic sum of tumor size(cm)and tumor number,was illustrated by contour plot of 3-year survival probability and nomogram.RESULTS A total of 792 eligible patients were included.During follow-up,median OS reached 18.9 mo[95%confidence interval(CI):16.9-21.0].Three independent multivariate analyses demonstrated that tumor size,tumor number,α-fetoprotein level,albumin–bilirubin grade and total bilirubin were prognostic factors of OS(P<0.05).The previously proposed 6&12 criteria was comparable or even better than currently proposed with the highest predictive ability.In addition,the 6&12 criteria was correlated with OS in various subgroups of patients.The patients were stratified into three strata with score≤6,>6 but≤12,and>12 with different median OS of 39.8 mo(95%CI:23.9-55.7),21.1 mo(95%CI:18.4-23.8)and 9.8 mo(95%CI:8.3-11.3),respectively(P<0.001).CONCLUSION TACE is effective for advanced HCC patients with ECOG 1 alone,and the 6&12 criteria may help with clinical decision-making.展开更多
The phenomenon of phase separation into antiferromagnetic(AFM) and superconducting(SC) or normal-state regions has great implication for the origin of high-temperature(high-T_c) superconductivity. However, the occurre...The phenomenon of phase separation into antiferromagnetic(AFM) and superconducting(SC) or normal-state regions has great implication for the origin of high-temperature(high-T_c) superconductivity. However, the occurrence of an intrinsic antiferromagnetism above the T_c of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se superconductor is questioned. Here we report a systematic study on a series of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se single crystal samples with T_c up to ~41 K. We observe an evident drop in the static magnetization at T_(afm) ~ 125 K, in some of the SC(T_c 38 K, cell parameter c■9.27 ?) and non-SC samples. We verify that this AFM signal is intrinsic to(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. Thus, our observations indicate mesoscopic-to-macroscopic coexistence of an AFM state with the normal(below T_(afm)) or SC(below T_c) state in(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. We explain such coexistence by electronic phase separation, similar to that in high-T_c cuprates and iron arsenides. However, such an AFM signal can be absent in some other samples of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se, particularly it is never observed in the SC samples of T_c 38 K, owing to a spatial scale of the phase separation too small for the macroscopic magnetic probe. For this case, we propose a microscopic electronic phase separation. The occurrence of two-dimensional AFM spin fluctuations below nearly the same temperature as T_(afm), reported previously for a(Li,Fe)OHFe Se(T_c ~ 42 K) single crystal, suggests that the microscopic static phase separation reaches vanishing point in high T_c(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. A complete phase diagram is thus established. Our study provides key information of the underlying physics for high-T_c superconductivity.展开更多
In this work,we discuss the origin of several anomalies present in the point-contact Andreev reflection spectra of(Li_(1-x)Fe_x)OHFeSe,LiTi_2O_4,and La_(2-x)Ce_xCuO_4.While these features are similar to those stemming...In this work,we discuss the origin of several anomalies present in the point-contact Andreev reflection spectra of(Li_(1-x)Fe_x)OHFeSe,LiTi_2O_4,and La_(2-x)Ce_xCuO_4.While these features are similar to those stemming from intrinsic superconducting properties,such as Andreev reflection,electron-boson coupling,multigap superconductivity,d-wave and p-wave pairing symmetry,they cannot be accounted for by the modified Blonder–Tinkham–Klapwijk(BTK) model,but require to consider critical current effects arising from the junction geometry.Our results point to the importance of tracking the evolution of the dips and peaks in the differential conductance as a function of the bias voltage,in order to correctly deduce the properties of the superconducting state.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62002028,62102040 and 62202066).
文摘Images are the most important carrier of human information. Moreover, how to safely transmit digital imagesthrough public channels has become an urgent problem. In this paper, we propose a novel image encryptionalgorithm, called chaotic compressive sensing (CS) encryption (CCSE), which can not only improve the efficiencyof image transmission but also introduce the high security of the chaotic system. Specifically, the proposed CCSEcan fully leverage the advantages of the Chebyshev chaotic system and CS, enabling it to withstand various attacks,such as differential attacks, and exhibit robustness. First, we use a sparse trans-form to sparse the plaintext imageand then use theArnold transformto perturb the image pixels. After that,we elaborate aChebyshev Toeplitz chaoticsensing matrix for CCSE. By using this Toeplitz matrix, the perturbed image is compressed and sampled to reducethe transmission bandwidth and the amount of data. Finally, a bilateral diffusion operator and a chaotic encryptionoperator are used to perturb and expand the image pixels to change the pixel position and value of the compressedimage, and ultimately obtain an encrypted image. Experimental results show that our method can be resistant tovarious attacks, such as the statistical attack and noise attack, and can outperform its current competitors.
基金This work was supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China(81830078,82071868,32370892)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(23141901200)+2 种基金Health Commission of Shanghai Municipality(2022JC029)Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Institute Cooperative Research Project,Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine(2022LHA11)Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implant(No.KFKT202206).
文摘Osteoarthritis(OA)is a common degenerative disease worldwide and new therapeutics that target inflammation and the crosstalk between immunocytes and chondrocytes are being developed to prevent and treat OA.These attempts involve repolarizing pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages into the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype in synovium.In this study,we found that phosphoglycerate mutase 5(PGAM5)significantly increased in macrophages in OA synovium compared to controls based on histology of human samples and single-cell RNA sequencing results of mice models.To address the role of PGAM5 in macrophages in OA,we found conditional knockout of PGAM5 in macrophages greatly alleviated OA symptoms and promoted anabolic metabolism of chondrocytes in vitro and in vivo.Mechanistically,we found that PGAM5 enhanced M1 polarization via AKT-mTOR/p38/ERK pathways,whereas inhibited M2 polarization via STAT6-PPARγpathway in murine bone marrow-derived macrophages.Furthermore,we found that PGAM5 directly dephosphorylated Dishevelled Segment Polarity Protein 2(DVL2)which resulted in the inhibition ofβ-catenin and repolarization of M2 macrophages into M1 macrophages.Conditional knockout of both PGAM5 andβ-catenin in macrophages significantly exacerbated osteoarthritis compared to PGAM5-deficient mice.Motivated by these findings,we successfully designed mannose modified fluoropolymers combined with siPGAM5 to inhibit PGAM5 specifically in synovial macrophages via intra-articular injection,which possessed desired targeting abilities of synovial macrophages and greatly attenuated murine osteoarthritis.Collectively,these findings defined a key role for PGAM5 in orchestrating macrophage polarization and provides insights into novel macrophage-targeted strategy for treating OA.
基金Key R&D Plan Projects in Hubei Province(Grant No.2021BID001)the Research on Multiple Regression and Fitting Technology of Simulation Data for Dynamic Umbrella Opening of Lifesaving Umbrella(Grant No.HX2021157)。
文摘In the process of riveting an MB15 forging die,cracks were discovered emerging along the longitudinal direction and near the riveting hole.Through fracture analysis,microscopic observation,energy spectrum analysis,metallographic examination,and hardness test,the properties and causes of the cracks are discussed.The results indicate that the cracking type is intergranular brittle cracking,occurring during the forging stage.Furthermore,the recrystallization at the crack site is found to be incomplete,which is attributed to the low deformation temperature.
基金Project supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1603903 and 2021YFA0718700)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2020B0101340002)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61971415,51972012,11927808,119611410,11961141008,and 12274439)the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z190008)Basic Research Youth Team of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2022YSBR-048).
文摘This paper presents high quality YBa_(2)Cu_(3)O_(7-δ)(YBCO)thin films on LaAlO_(3)substrate for microwave devices prepared by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).The double-sided YBCO films cover a large area and have been optimized for key parameters relevant to microwave device applications,such as surface morphology and surface resistance(R_(s)).This was achieved by improving the target quality and increasing the oxygen pressure during deposition,respectively.To evaluate the suitability of the YBCO films for microwave devices,a pair of microwave filters based on microstrip fabricated on films from this work and a commercial company were compared.The results show that the YBCO films in this work could completely meet the requirements for microwave devices.
基金Project supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA0718700,2018YFB0704102,2017YFA0303003,2017YFA0302902,2016YFA0300301,and 2021YFA0718802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11927808,11834016,118115301,119611410,11961141008,61727805+5 种基金11961141002)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)(Grant Nos.QYZDB-SSW-SLH008 and QYZDY-SSW-SLH001)CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of CAS(Grant Nos.XDB25000000and XDB33000000)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z190008)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2020B0101340002)the support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2022M711497)。
文摘High quality Nb films were successfully prepared on both flexible polyimide(PI)and rigid Al2O3substrates and their transport properties were systematically studied at various applied currents,external magnetic fields,and sample orientations.It is found that a curved Nb/PI film exhibits quite different superconducting transition and vortex dynamics compared to the flat Nb/Al2O3film.For the curved Nb/PI film,smooth superconducting transitions were obtained at low currents,while unexpected cascade structures were revealed in theρ(T)curves at high currents.We attribute this phenomenon to the gradient distribution of vortex density together with a variation of superconductivity along the curved film.In addition,reentrant superconductivity was induced in the curved Nb/PI thin film by properly choosing the measurement conditions.We attribute this effect to the vortex pinning from both in-plane vortices and out-of-plane vortices.This work reveals the complex transport properties of curved superconducting thin films,providing important insights for further theoretical investigations and practical developments of flexible superconductors.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0718700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174347)+1 种基金the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility(SECUF)the Center for Materials Genome。
文摘Ta As,the first experimentally discovered Weyl semimetal material,has attracted a lot of attention due to its high carrier mobility,high anisotropy,nonmagnetic properties and strong interaction with light.These make it an ideal candidate for the study of Weyl fermions and applications in quantum computation,thermoelectric devices,and photodetection.For further basic physics studies and potential applications,large-size and high-quality Ta As films are urgently needed.However,it is difficult to grow As-stoichiometry Ta As films due to the volatilization of As during the growth.To solve this problem,we attempted to grow Ta As films on different substrates using targets with different As stoichiometric ratios via pulsed laser deposition(PLD).In this work,we found that partial As ions of the Ga As substrate are likely to diffuse into the Ta As films during growth,which was preliminarily confirmed by structural characterization,surface topography and composition analysis.As a result,the As content in the Ta As film was improved and the Ta As phase was achieved.Our work presents an effective method for the fabrication of Ta As films using PLD,enabling possible use of the Weyl semimetal film for functional devices.
基金Supported by Suzhou Science and Technology Development Plan project (SKY2022206)The Ninth Batch of Suzhou Gusu Health Key Talents Project (GSWS2022107).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the molecular mechanisms of Yinqiao anti-epidemic formula(YQAEF)in regulating mucosal immune system of respiratory tract.[Methods]The active components of YQAEF were obtained from the TCMSP database,and RMIS targets were obtained from the GeneCards database.A"YQAEF components-RMIS targets-pathways"network was constructed by analyzing the above data to screen core targets for molecular docking verification.A mouse model of acute upper respiratory tract infection(AURI)was developed.Based on the experimental models,the key pathway target genes screened by network pharmacology were verified in vivo.[Results]The main active components of YQAEF involved in the regulation of the RMIS included quercetin,acetic acid,and raffinose.Key targets,such as angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE),galactosidase alpha(GLA),matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2),Serpin Family E Member 1(SERPINE1),and myeloperoxidase(MPO)and important viral infection and endocrine resistance signaling pathways were included in the regulation of the RMIS with YQAEF.Molecular docking assays showed that the key targets had good binding activities with the components of YQAEF.Based on the results of network pharmacology,key target proteins in ACE,GLA,MMP2,SERPINE1,and MPO were selected for experimental verification.The results showed that ACE/ACE2 and MPO expressions were increased in the oral and throat mucosa of the AURI mice.Under YQAEF treatment,the expression levels of ACE/ACE2 and MPO were decreased.[Conclusions]This study revealed the mechanism of YQAEF in the regulation of RMIS,which is associated with multiple components,targets,and pathways.Further experiments confirmed that YQAEF interfered with MPO and ACE/ACE2 signaling pathways to regulate the RMIS in the oral and throat mucosa tissue of mice with AURI,and provide a new direction for exploring the potential antiviral mechanism of YQAEF.
基金Supported by Research Project for TCM Excellent Talents of Shaanxi Province(Shaan Zhong Yi Yao Han[2020]112)Project of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2021-ZZ-LC016)Key Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2022ZDLSF03-09).
文摘The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang and the mechanism of acupuncture, so as to provide a certain reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of scalp acupuncture treatment of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51977009,11774027,51372282,and 51132002).
文摘It is extremely unattainable for a material to simultaneously obtain efficient electromagnetic(EM)absorption and green shielding performance,which has not been reported due to the competition between conduction loss and reflection.Herein,by tailoring the internal structure through nano-micro engineering,a NiCo2O4 nanofiber with integrated EM absorbing and green shielding as well as strain sensing functions is obtained.With the improvement of charge transport capability of the nanofiber,the performance can be converted from EM absorption to shielding,or even coexist.Particularly,as the conductivity rising,the reflection loss declines from −52.72 to −10.5 dB,while the EM interference shielding effectiveness increases to 13.4 dB,suggesting the coexistence of the two EM functions.Furthermore,based on the high EM absorption,a strain sensor is designed through the resonance coupling of the patterned NiCo2O4 structure.These strategies for tuning EM performance and constructing devices can be extended to other EM functional materials to promote the development of electromagnetic driven devices.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11774027,51132002,51977009 and 51372282).
文摘There is an urgent global need for wireless communication utilizing materials that can provide simultaneous flexibility and high conductivity.Avoiding the harmful effects of electromagnetic(EM)radiation from wireless communication is a persistent research hot spot.Two-dimensional(2D)materials are the preferred choice as wireless communication and EM attenuation materials as they are lightweight with high aspect ratios and possess distinguished electronic properties.MXenes,as a novel family of 2D materials,have shown excellent properties in various fields,owing to their excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical stability,high flexibility,and ease of processability.To date,research on the utility of MXenes for wireless communication has been actively pursued.Moreover,MXenes have become the leading materials for EM attenuation.Herein,we systematically review the recent advances in MXene-based materials with different structural designs for wireless communication,electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and EM wave absorption.The relationship governing the structural design and the effectiveness for wireless communication,EMI shielding,and EM wave absorption is clearly revealed.Furthermore,our review mainly focuses on future challenges and guidelines for designing MXene-based materials for industrial application and foundational research.
文摘BACKGROUND Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)is recommended for patients with intermediate hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)according to treatment guidelines.However,a large number of patients with advanced HCC also receive TACE in clinical practice,especially for those with liver-confined HCC and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score(ECOG)1.In view of previous studies,such patients have different prognoses from advanced HCC patients with macrovascular invasion or extrahepatic spread;therefore,patients with ECOG 1 alone might be classified into the intermediate stage and benefit from TACE treatment,but a study particularly focusing on such patients and exploring the effectiveness of TACE therapy is lacking.AIM To investigate treatment outcomes of TACE in HCC patients with ECOG 1 alone and propose a specific prognostic model.METHODS Patients from 24 Chinese tertiary hospitals were selected in this nationwide multicenter observational study from January 2010 to May 2016.Overall survival(OS)was estimated using Kaplan–Meier curves and compared by the log-rank test.Multivariate Cox regression was used to develop the potential prognostic models.The discriminatory ability of the models was compared and validated in various patient subgroups.The individual survival prediction for six-and-twelve(6&12)criteria,defined as the algebraic sum of tumor size(cm)and tumor number,was illustrated by contour plot of 3-year survival probability and nomogram.RESULTS A total of 792 eligible patients were included.During follow-up,median OS reached 18.9 mo[95%confidence interval(CI):16.9-21.0].Three independent multivariate analyses demonstrated that tumor size,tumor number,α-fetoprotein level,albumin–bilirubin grade and total bilirubin were prognostic factors of OS(P<0.05).The previously proposed 6&12 criteria was comparable or even better than currently proposed with the highest predictive ability.In addition,the 6&12 criteria was correlated with OS in various subgroups of patients.The patients were stratified into three strata with score≤6,>6 but≤12,and>12 with different median OS of 39.8 mo(95%CI:23.9-55.7),21.1 mo(95%CI:18.4-23.8)and 9.8 mo(95%CI:8.3-11.3),respectively(P<0.001).CONCLUSION TACE is effective for advanced HCC patients with ECOG 1 alone,and the 6&12 criteria may help with clinical decision-making.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant Nos 2017YFA0303003,2016YFA0300300 and 2015CB921000the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11574370,11474338,11674374 and 61501220+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program and Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant Nos QYZDY-SSW-SLH001,QYZDY-SSW-SLH008 and XDB07020100the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project under Grant No Z161100002116011
文摘The phenomenon of phase separation into antiferromagnetic(AFM) and superconducting(SC) or normal-state regions has great implication for the origin of high-temperature(high-T_c) superconductivity. However, the occurrence of an intrinsic antiferromagnetism above the T_c of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se superconductor is questioned. Here we report a systematic study on a series of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se single crystal samples with T_c up to ~41 K. We observe an evident drop in the static magnetization at T_(afm) ~ 125 K, in some of the SC(T_c 38 K, cell parameter c■9.27 ?) and non-SC samples. We verify that this AFM signal is intrinsic to(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. Thus, our observations indicate mesoscopic-to-macroscopic coexistence of an AFM state with the normal(below T_(afm)) or SC(below T_c) state in(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. We explain such coexistence by electronic phase separation, similar to that in high-T_c cuprates and iron arsenides. However, such an AFM signal can be absent in some other samples of(Li,Fe)OHFe Se, particularly it is never observed in the SC samples of T_c 38 K, owing to a spatial scale of the phase separation too small for the macroscopic magnetic probe. For this case, we propose a microscopic electronic phase separation. The occurrence of two-dimensional AFM spin fluctuations below nearly the same temperature as T_(afm), reported previously for a(Li,Fe)OHFe Se(T_c ~ 42 K) single crystal, suggests that the microscopic static phase separation reaches vanishing point in high T_c(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. A complete phase diagram is thus established. Our study provides key information of the underlying physics for high-T_c superconductivity.
基金Project supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2015CB921000,2016YFA0300301,and 2017YFA0302902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11674374 and 1474338)+5 种基金the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.QYZDB-SSW-SLH008)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.XDB07020100 and XDB07030200)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project(Grant No.Z161100002116011)the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique–FNRS and the ARC Grant 13/18-08 for Concerted Research Actions,financed by the French Community of Belgium(Wallonia-Brussels Federation)Jérémy Brisbois acknowledges the support from F.R.S.–FNRS(Research Fellowship)The work of Alejandro V Silhanek is partially supported by PDR T.0106.16 of the F.R.S.–FNRS
文摘In this work,we discuss the origin of several anomalies present in the point-contact Andreev reflection spectra of(Li_(1-x)Fe_x)OHFeSe,LiTi_2O_4,and La_(2-x)Ce_xCuO_4.While these features are similar to those stemming from intrinsic superconducting properties,such as Andreev reflection,electron-boson coupling,multigap superconductivity,d-wave and p-wave pairing symmetry,they cannot be accounted for by the modified Blonder–Tinkham–Klapwijk(BTK) model,but require to consider critical current effects arising from the junction geometry.Our results point to the importance of tracking the evolution of the dips and peaks in the differential conductance as a function of the bias voltage,in order to correctly deduce the properties of the superconducting state.