An effective regulation of the magnetism and interface of ferromagnetic materials is not only of great scientific significance,but also has an urgent need in modern industry.In this work,by using the first-principles ...An effective regulation of the magnetism and interface of ferromagnetic materials is not only of great scientific significance,but also has an urgent need in modern industry.In this work,by using the first-principles calculations,we demonstrate an effective approach to achieve non-volatile electrical control of ferromagnets,which proves this idea in multiferroic heterostructures of ferromagnetic La TiO_(3)and ferroelectric Bi FeO_(3).The results show that the magnetic properties and two-dimensional electron gas concentrations of La TiO_(3)films can be controlled by changing the polarization directions of Bi FeO_(3).The destroyed symmetry being introduced by ferroelectric polarization of the system leads to the transfer and reconstruction of the Ti-3 d electrons,which is the fundamental reason for the changing of magnetic properties.This multiferroic heterostructures will pave the way for non-volatile electrical control of ferromagnets and have potential applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND Swelling after apical microsurgery is a postoperative reaction and may reduce quality of life during healing.AIM To evaluate periapical swelling after apical microsurgery and determine potential risk factor...BACKGROUND Swelling after apical microsurgery is a postoperative reaction and may reduce quality of life during healing.AIM To evaluate periapical swelling after apical microsurgery and determine potential risk factors.METHODS Ninety-eight apical microsurgery patients were selected for this study.Before surgery,bone shadow volume and density of pathological tissue were measured by cone beam computed tomography.The other variables(age,gender,operative teeth number,fistula,preoperative swelling,drug use and preoperative root canal treatments)were assessed during examination.Swelling degree was confirmed by questionnaires for patients on postoperative days 1,7,14 and 21.Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors for swelling.RESULTS Majority of patients reported moderate(45.9%)or severe(34.7%)swelling on day 1,and moderate(44.9%)or mild(45.9%)on postoperative day 7.Ninety-nine percent of patients had no or mild swelling on postoperative day 14.The average swelling level peaked on day 1 postoperatively and gradually decreased.Of statistical significance,age,bone shadow volume and density of pathological tissue acted as predictors of swelling(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in gender,tooth number,fistula,preoperative swelling,drug use,or preoperative root canal treatments(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Younger patients with larger shadow volume and density were significantly more likely to develop swelling after apical microsurgery.展开更多
Failure of oocyte activation,including polyspermy and defects in pronuclear(PN)formation,triggers early embryonic developmental arrest.Many studies have shown that phospholipase C zeta 1(PLCZ1)mutations cause failure ...Failure of oocyte activation,including polyspermy and defects in pronuclear(PN)formation,triggers early embryonic developmental arrest.Many studies have shown that phospholipase C zeta 1(PLCZ1)mutations cause failure of PN formation following intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI);however,whether PLCZ1 mutation is associated with polyspermy during in vitro fertilization(IVF)remains unknown.Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was performed to identify candidate mutations in couples with primary infertility.Sanger sequencing was used to validate the mutations.Multiple PLCZ1-mutated sperm were injected into human and mouse oocytes to explore whether PN formation was induced.Assisted oocyte activation(AOA)after ICSI was performed to overcome the failure of oocyte activation.We identified three PLCZ1 mutations in three patients who experienced polyspermy during IVF cycles,including a novel missense mutation c.1154C>T,p.R385Q.PN formation failure was observed during the ICSI cycle.However,injection of multiple PLCZ1-mutated sperm induced PN formation,suggesting that the Ca2+oscillations induced by the sperm exceeded the necessary threshold for PN formation.AOA after ICSI enabled normal fertilization,and all patients achieved successful pregnancies.These findings expand the mutational spectrum of PLCZ1 and suggest an important role for PLCZ1 in terms of blocking polyspermy.Furthermore,this study may benefit genetic diagnoses in cases of abnormal fertilization and provide potential appropriate therapeutic measures for these patients with sperm-derived polyspermy.展开更多
Ti-stabilized 321 stainless steel was prepared using an electric arc furnace, argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) furnace, ladle furnace (LF), and continuous casting processes. In addition, the effect of refining proce...Ti-stabilized 321 stainless steel was prepared using an electric arc furnace, argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) furnace, ladle furnace (LF), and continuous casting processes. In addition, the effect of refining process and utilization of different slags on the evolution of inclusions, titanium yield, and oxygen content was systematically investigated by experimental and thermodynamic analysis. The results reveal that the total oxygen content (TO) and inclusion density decreased during the refining process. The spherical CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO inclusions existed in the 321 stainless steel after the AOD process. Moreover, prior to the Ti addition, the spherical CaO–Al2O3–MgO–SiO2 inclusions were observed during LF refining pro-cess. However, Ti addition resulted in multilayer CaO–Al2O3–MgO–TiOx inclusions. Two different samples were prepared by conventional CaO–Al2O3-based slag (Heat-1) and -TiO2-rich CaO–Al2O3-based slag (Heat-2). The statistical analysis revealed that the density of inclusions and the -TiOx content in CaO–Al2O3–MgO–TiOx inclusions found in Heat-2 sample are much lower than those in the Heat-1 sample. Furthermore, the TO content and Ti yield during the LF refining process were controlled by using -TiO2-rich calcium aluminate synthetic slag. These results were consistent with the ion–molecule coexist-ence theory and FactSage?7.2 software calculations. When -TiO2-rich CaO–Al2O3-based slag was used, the -TiO2 activity of the slag increased, and the equilibrium oxygen content significantly decreased from the AOD to LF processes. Therefore, the higher -TiO2 activity of slag and lower equilibrium oxygen content suppressed the undesirable reactions between Ti and O.展开更多
A critical challenge for initiating many applications of the carbon nanotubes(CNTs) is their dispersion in organic solvent or in polymer melt. In the present study, we described a novel strategy for fabricating carbon...A critical challenge for initiating many applications of the carbon nanotubes(CNTs) is their dispersion in organic solvent or in polymer melt. In the present study, we described a novel strategy for fabricating carbon nanotubes(CNTs)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposite by utilizing aniline trimer(AT) as the noncovalent dispersant. Tensile testing showed that the tensile modulus of the CNTs-reinforced epoxy composites was considerably improved by adding a small amount of AT functionalized CNTs. Additionally, the as-prepared CNTs-epoxy nanocomposites exhibited superior tribological properties with much lower frictional coefficients and wear rates compared to those of neat epoxy resin. The well dispersed AT-functionalized CNTs in epoxy matrix played an important role in enhancing the mechanical properties, as well as acting as a solid lubricant for improving the tribological performance of epoxy/CNTs nanocomposite.展开更多
Objective： To investigate the antibacterial mechanism of high-mobility group nucleosomal-binding domain 2 （HMGN2） on Escherichia coil K12, focusing on the antibacterial and antibiofilm formation effects. Its chemot...Objective： To investigate the antibacterial mechanism of high-mobility group nucleosomal-binding domain 2 （HMGN2） on Escherichia coil K12, focusing on the antibacterial and antibiofilm formation effects. Its chemotactic activity on human neutrophils was also investigated. Methods： Human tissue-derived HMGN2 （tHMGN2） was extracted from fresh uterus fiber cystadenoma and purified by HPl100 reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography （RP-HPLC）. Recombinant human HMGN2 （rHMGN2） was generated in E. coil DE3 carrying PET-32a- c（＋）-HMGN2. Antibacterial activity of HMGN2 was determined using an agarose diffusion assay and minimum inhibitory concentration （MIC） of HMGN2 was determined by the microdilution broth method. Bacterial membrane permeability assay and DNA binding assay were performed. The antibiofilm effect of HMGN2 was investigated using a crystal violet assay and electron microscopy scanning. The activating effect and chemotactic activity of HMGN2 on neutrophils were determined using a nitroblue tetrazolium （NBT） reduction assay and Transwell chamber cell migra- tion assay, respectively. Results： HMGN2 showed a relatively high potency against Gram-negative bacteria E. coli and the MIC of HMGN2 was 16.25 μg/ml. Elevated bacterial membrane permeability was observed in HMGN2-treated E. coil K12. HMGN2 could also bind the bacterial plasmid and genomic DNA in a dose-dependent manner. The antibiofilm effect of HMGN2 on E. coil K12 was confirmed by crystal violet staining and scanning electron microscopy. However, the activating effects and chemotactic effects of HMGN2 on human neutrophils were not observed. Con- clusions： As an antimicrobial peptide （AMP）, HMGN2 possessed a good capacity for antibacterial and antibiofilm activities on E. coil K12. This capacity might be associated with disruption of the bacterial membrane and combination of DNA, which might affect the growth and viability of E. coil.展开更多
In this study, monoglycidyl silyl etherated eugenol(GSE) was synthesized as reactive epoxy diluent, and the chemical structure of GSE, intermediates, and products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spect...In this study, monoglycidyl silyl etherated eugenol(GSE) was synthesized as reactive epoxy diluent, and the chemical structure of GSE, intermediates, and products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance(~1 H-NMR). GSE existed as a potential bio-based reactive diluent for petroleum-based epoxy resin. The curing kinetics of EP/HHPA/GSE system was studied by non-isothermal DSC method. The kinetics parameters were calculated by using the Kissinger model, Crane model, Ozawa model, and β-T(temperature-heating rate) extrapolation, respectively. In addition, the effects of GSE on the thermo-mechanical properties and thermal stability of EP/HHPA/GSE systems were studied, indicating that GSE can effectively improve the toughness and thermal decomposition temperature of the epoxy system.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12047517)the International Cooperation Project of Science and Technology of Henan Province,China(Grant No.182102410096)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,China(Grant No.202300410069)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2020M682274 and 2020TQ0089)。
文摘An effective regulation of the magnetism and interface of ferromagnetic materials is not only of great scientific significance,but also has an urgent need in modern industry.In this work,by using the first-principles calculations,we demonstrate an effective approach to achieve non-volatile electrical control of ferromagnets,which proves this idea in multiferroic heterostructures of ferromagnetic La TiO_(3)and ferroelectric Bi FeO_(3).The results show that the magnetic properties and two-dimensional electron gas concentrations of La TiO_(3)films can be controlled by changing the polarization directions of Bi FeO_(3).The destroyed symmetry being introduced by ferroelectric polarization of the system leads to the transfer and reconstruction of the Ti-3 d electrons,which is the fundamental reason for the changing of magnetic properties.This multiferroic heterostructures will pave the way for non-volatile electrical control of ferromagnets and have potential applications.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China,No. LQ21H270001
文摘BACKGROUND Swelling after apical microsurgery is a postoperative reaction and may reduce quality of life during healing.AIM To evaluate periapical swelling after apical microsurgery and determine potential risk factors.METHODS Ninety-eight apical microsurgery patients were selected for this study.Before surgery,bone shadow volume and density of pathological tissue were measured by cone beam computed tomography.The other variables(age,gender,operative teeth number,fistula,preoperative swelling,drug use and preoperative root canal treatments)were assessed during examination.Swelling degree was confirmed by questionnaires for patients on postoperative days 1,7,14 and 21.Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors for swelling.RESULTS Majority of patients reported moderate(45.9%)or severe(34.7%)swelling on day 1,and moderate(44.9%)or mild(45.9%)on postoperative day 7.Ninety-nine percent of patients had no or mild swelling on postoperative day 14.The average swelling level peaked on day 1 postoperatively and gradually decreased.Of statistical significance,age,bone shadow volume and density of pathological tissue acted as predictors of swelling(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in gender,tooth number,fistula,preoperative swelling,drug use,or preoperative root canal treatments(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Younger patients with larger shadow volume and density were significantly more likely to develop swelling after apical microsurgery.
基金the General Project of Chongqing Natural Science foundation of China(cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0877)the Chongqing Medical Scientific Research Project(Joint Project of Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau,2023MSXM054)the General Project of Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children(2020YJMS01 and 2021YJMS05).
文摘Failure of oocyte activation,including polyspermy and defects in pronuclear(PN)formation,triggers early embryonic developmental arrest.Many studies have shown that phospholipase C zeta 1(PLCZ1)mutations cause failure of PN formation following intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI);however,whether PLCZ1 mutation is associated with polyspermy during in vitro fertilization(IVF)remains unknown.Whole-exome sequencing(WES)was performed to identify candidate mutations in couples with primary infertility.Sanger sequencing was used to validate the mutations.Multiple PLCZ1-mutated sperm were injected into human and mouse oocytes to explore whether PN formation was induced.Assisted oocyte activation(AOA)after ICSI was performed to overcome the failure of oocyte activation.We identified three PLCZ1 mutations in three patients who experienced polyspermy during IVF cycles,including a novel missense mutation c.1154C>T,p.R385Q.PN formation failure was observed during the ICSI cycle.However,injection of multiple PLCZ1-mutated sperm induced PN formation,suggesting that the Ca2+oscillations induced by the sperm exceeded the necessary threshold for PN formation.AOA after ICSI enabled normal fertilization,and all patients achieved successful pregnancies.These findings expand the mutational spectrum of PLCZ1 and suggest an important role for PLCZ1 in terms of blocking polyspermy.Furthermore,this study may benefit genetic diagnoses in cases of abnormal fertilization and provide potential appropriate therapeutic measures for these patients with sperm-derived polyspermy.
基金The authors gratcfully acknowledge the sup-port of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51374020)the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy at theUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing(USTB)the JiuquanIron and Steel Group Corporation.
文摘Ti-stabilized 321 stainless steel was prepared using an electric arc furnace, argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) furnace, ladle furnace (LF), and continuous casting processes. In addition, the effect of refining process and utilization of different slags on the evolution of inclusions, titanium yield, and oxygen content was systematically investigated by experimental and thermodynamic analysis. The results reveal that the total oxygen content (TO) and inclusion density decreased during the refining process. The spherical CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO inclusions existed in the 321 stainless steel after the AOD process. Moreover, prior to the Ti addition, the spherical CaO–Al2O3–MgO–SiO2 inclusions were observed during LF refining pro-cess. However, Ti addition resulted in multilayer CaO–Al2O3–MgO–TiOx inclusions. Two different samples were prepared by conventional CaO–Al2O3-based slag (Heat-1) and -TiO2-rich CaO–Al2O3-based slag (Heat-2). The statistical analysis revealed that the density of inclusions and the -TiOx content in CaO–Al2O3–MgO–TiOx inclusions found in Heat-2 sample are much lower than those in the Heat-1 sample. Furthermore, the TO content and Ti yield during the LF refining process were controlled by using -TiO2-rich calcium aluminate synthetic slag. These results were consistent with the ion–molecule coexist-ence theory and FactSage?7.2 software calculations. When -TiO2-rich CaO–Al2O3-based slag was used, the -TiO2 activity of the slag increased, and the equilibrium oxygen content significantly decreased from the AOD to LF processes. Therefore, the higher -TiO2 activity of slag and lower equilibrium oxygen content suppressed the undesirable reactions between Ti and O.
基金financially supported by “One Hundred Talented People” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.Y60707WR04)National Basic Research Program(973 Program,No.2015CB654705)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LY16B040004)
文摘A critical challenge for initiating many applications of the carbon nanotubes(CNTs) is their dispersion in organic solvent or in polymer melt. In the present study, we described a novel strategy for fabricating carbon nanotubes(CNTs)-reinforced epoxy nanocomposite by utilizing aniline trimer(AT) as the noncovalent dispersant. Tensile testing showed that the tensile modulus of the CNTs-reinforced epoxy composites was considerably improved by adding a small amount of AT functionalized CNTs. Additionally, the as-prepared CNTs-epoxy nanocomposites exhibited superior tribological properties with much lower frictional coefficients and wear rates compared to those of neat epoxy resin. The well dispersed AT-functionalized CNTs in epoxy matrix played an important role in enhancing the mechanical properties, as well as acting as a solid lubricant for improving the tribological performance of epoxy/CNTs nanocomposite.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.30470763,81470931,and 31401188)the China Medical Board of New York(No.98-861)the Youth Foundation of Sichuan University(No.2014SCU11042),China
文摘Objective： To investigate the antibacterial mechanism of high-mobility group nucleosomal-binding domain 2 （HMGN2） on Escherichia coil K12, focusing on the antibacterial and antibiofilm formation effects. Its chemotactic activity on human neutrophils was also investigated. Methods： Human tissue-derived HMGN2 （tHMGN2） was extracted from fresh uterus fiber cystadenoma and purified by HPl100 reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography （RP-HPLC）. Recombinant human HMGN2 （rHMGN2） was generated in E. coil DE3 carrying PET-32a- c（＋）-HMGN2. Antibacterial activity of HMGN2 was determined using an agarose diffusion assay and minimum inhibitory concentration （MIC） of HMGN2 was determined by the microdilution broth method. Bacterial membrane permeability assay and DNA binding assay were performed. The antibiofilm effect of HMGN2 was investigated using a crystal violet assay and electron microscopy scanning. The activating effect and chemotactic activity of HMGN2 on neutrophils were determined using a nitroblue tetrazolium （NBT） reduction assay and Transwell chamber cell migra- tion assay, respectively. Results： HMGN2 showed a relatively high potency against Gram-negative bacteria E. coli and the MIC of HMGN2 was 16.25 μg/ml. Elevated bacterial membrane permeability was observed in HMGN2-treated E. coil K12. HMGN2 could also bind the bacterial plasmid and genomic DNA in a dose-dependent manner. The antibiofilm effect of HMGN2 on E. coil K12 was confirmed by crystal violet staining and scanning electron microscopy. However, the activating effects and chemotactic effects of HMGN2 on human neutrophils were not observed. Con- clusions： As an antimicrobial peptide （AMP）, HMGN2 possessed a good capacity for antibacterial and antibiofilm activities on E. coil K12. This capacity might be associated with disruption of the bacterial membrane and combination of DNA, which might affect the growth and viability of E. coil.
基金the financial support provided by "One Hundred Talented People" of the Chinese Academy of Sciences–China (No. Y60707WR04)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (No. Y16B040008)
文摘In this study, monoglycidyl silyl etherated eugenol(GSE) was synthesized as reactive epoxy diluent, and the chemical structure of GSE, intermediates, and products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance(~1 H-NMR). GSE existed as a potential bio-based reactive diluent for petroleum-based epoxy resin. The curing kinetics of EP/HHPA/GSE system was studied by non-isothermal DSC method. The kinetics parameters were calculated by using the Kissinger model, Crane model, Ozawa model, and β-T(temperature-heating rate) extrapolation, respectively. In addition, the effects of GSE on the thermo-mechanical properties and thermal stability of EP/HHPA/GSE systems were studied, indicating that GSE can effectively improve the toughness and thermal decomposition temperature of the epoxy system.
