According to the physics of tokamak start-up,this study constructs a zero-dimensional(0D)model applicable to electron cyclotron(EC)wave assisted start-up in NCST spherical torus(spherical tokamak)and CN-H1 stellarator...According to the physics of tokamak start-up,this study constructs a zero-dimensional(0D)model applicable to electron cyclotron(EC)wave assisted start-up in NCST spherical torus(spherical tokamak)and CN-H1 stellarators.Using the constructed 0D model,the results obtained in this study under the same conditions are compared and validated against reference results for pure hydrogen plasma start-up in tokamak.The results are in good agreement,especially regarding electron temperature,ion temperature and plasma current.In the presence of finite Ohmic electric field in the spherical tokamak,a study on the EC wave assisted start-up of the NCST plasma at frequency of 28 GHz is conducted.The impact of the vertical magnetic field B_(v)on EC wave assisted start-up,the relationship between EC wave injection power P_(inj),Ohmic electric field E,and initial hydrogen atom density n_(H0)are explored separately.It is found that under conditions of Ohmic electric field lower than ITER(~0.3 V m^(-1)),EC wave can expand the operational space to achieve better plasma parameters.Simulating the process of28 GHz EC wave start-up in the CN-H1 stellarator plasma,the plasma current in the zerodimensional model is replaced with the current in the poloidal coil of the stellarator.Plasma startup can be successfully achieved at injection powers in the hundreds of kilowatts range,resulting in electron densities on the order of 10^(17)-10^(18)m^(-3).展开更多
By observing clinical cases, we studied the curative effect of amnion membrane transplantation on decreasing corneal neovascularization (CNV). It was a non-randomized retrospective case-control study. Among 17 cases (...By observing clinical cases, we studied the curative effect of amnion membrane transplantation on decreasing corneal neovascularization (CNV). It was a non-randomized retrospective case-control study. Among 17 cases (21 eyes) of third-degree alkali burns from 2007 to 2010, 10 cases (12 eyes) were performed with amnion membrane transplantation operation, and others were not. Amnion membrane transplantation was performed at the 3rd day after burn in the treatment group. Areas of CNV in double groups were measured at the 14th day and 60th day after burn. Area of CNV in the treatment group was (66.207±7.251)mm2 at the 14th day after burn, and was 18.27% lower than that in the control group. Area of CNV in the treatment group was (120.046±13.812)mm2 at the 60th day after burn, and was 11.35% lower than that in the control group. There was both statistical significance (P<0.05). Amnion membrane transplantation operation can inhibit the growth of corneal neovascularization induced by alkali burn.展开更多
Here we report a systematic method for constructing a large scale kinetic metabolic model and its initial application to the modeling of central metabolism of Methylobacterium extorquens AM1, a methylotrophic and envi...Here we report a systematic method for constructing a large scale kinetic metabolic model and its initial application to the modeling of central metabolism of Methylobacterium extorquens AM1, a methylotrophic and environmental important bacterium. Its central metabolic network includes formaldehyde metabolism, serine cycle, citric acid cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogensis, PHB synthesis and acetyl-CoA conversion pathway, respiration and energy metabolism. Through a systematic and consistent procedure of finding a set of parameters in the physiological range we overcome an outstanding difficulty in large scale kinetic modeling: the requirement for a massive number of enzymatic reaction parameters. We are able to construct the kinetic model based on general biological considerations and incomplete experimental kinetic parameters. Our method consists of the following major steps: 1) using a generic enzymatic rate equation to reduce the number of enzymatic parameters to a minimum set while still preserving their characteristics; 2) using a set of steady state fluxes and metabolite concentrations in the physiological range as the expected output steady state fluxes and metabolite concentrations for the kinetic model to restrict the parametric space of enzymatic reactions; 3) choosing enzyme constants K's and K'eqs optimized for reactions under physiological concentrations, if their experimental values are unknown; 4) for models which do not cover the entire metabolic network of the organisms, designing a dynamical exchange for the coupling between the metabolism represented in the model and the rest not included.展开更多
AIM:To compare the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with air or silicone oil in the treatment of idiopathic macular hole(IMH).METHODS:According to the results of high-definition optical coherence tomography(HD-OCT),75 ...AIM:To compare the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with air or silicone oil in the treatment of idiopathic macular hole(IMH).METHODS:According to the results of high-definition optical coherence tomography(HD-OCT),75 cases(75 eyes)of IMH in stage II-IV(Gass stage)in the General Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2017 to December 2019 were collected for this retrospective study.The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and minimum diameter of IMH(MMHD)were measured.Eyes underwent vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane peeling operation,and were divided into disinfection air group(30 eyes)and silicone oil group(45 eyes)according to the intraocular tamponade.For MMHD≤400μm(MMHD1),there were 23 eyes in air group and 16 eyes in silicone oil group.For MMHD2>400μm(MMHD2),there were 7 eyes in air group and 29 eyes in silicone oil group.One month after surgery,the closure rates of IMH and BCVA were compared and analyzed.According to HD-OCT,the closure shape was graded with A(bridge closure)and B(good closure).RESULTS:The closure rates of air group and silicone oil group were 86.67%and 95.56%respectively with no significant difference(P>0.05);For MMHD1,those of air group and silicone oil group were 95.65%and 100%respectively with no significant difference(P>0.05);For MMHD2,those of air group and silicone oil group were 57.14%and 93.10%respectively,and those of the silicone oil group were higher than the air group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the closure shape grade between MMHD1 air group and silicone oil group(P>0.05).The proportion of Grade B in MMHD2 silicone oil group was higher than that in the air group(P<0.05).BCVA of each group after operation was better than that before operation,and there was no significant difference between air group and silicone oil group.While among them,MMHD1 air group was better than silicone oil group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between MMHD2 air group and silicone oil group(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:For smaller IMH(≤400μm),the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with air should be considered better than silicone oil;for larger IMH(>400μm),the efficacy of silicone oil may be better than air.展开更多
Physical and chemical technologies have been continuously progressing advances in neuroscience research.The development of research tools for closed-loop control and monitoring neural activities in behaving animals is...Physical and chemical technologies have been continuously progressing advances in neuroscience research.The development of research tools for closed-loop control and monitoring neural activities in behaving animals is highly desirable.In this paper,we introduce a wirelessly operated,miniaturized microprobe system for optical interrogation and neurochemical sensing in the deep brain.Via epitaxial liftoff and transfer printing,microscale light-emitting diodes(micro-LEDs)as light sources and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)-coated diamond films as electrochemical sensors are vertically assembled to form implantable optoelectrochemical probes for real-time optogenetic stimulation and dopamine detection capabilities.A customized,lightweight circuit module is employed for untethered,remote signal control,and data acquisition.After the probe is injected into the ventral tegmental area(VTA)of freely behaving mice,in vivo experiments clearly demonstrate the utilities of the multifunctional optoelectrochemical microprobe system for optogenetic interference of place preferences and detection of dopamine release.The presented options for material and device integrations provide a practical route to simultaneous optical control and electrochemical sensing of complex nervous systems.展开更多
Millions of people suffer from tissue diseases and organ dysfunction,such as bone or nerve defects,spinal cord injuries and arrhythmia,which often leads to morbidity and disability.Electrical stimulation as a promisin...Millions of people suffer from tissue diseases and organ dysfunction,such as bone or nerve defects,spinal cord injuries and arrhythmia,which often leads to morbidity and disability.Electrical stimulation as a promising nonpharmacological technique has been proven to be effective in promoting tissue regeneration and functional restoration.Nevertheless,existing clinical electrical therapies are often limited to intraoperative window or percutaneous stimulation that suffer from insufficient time frame and potential infection risks.To overcome these challenges,innovative electrical stimulation implants with miniaturized,self-powered,flexible or biodegradable features have been proposed.This review summarizes recent advances of novel materials strategies and device schemes for tissue regeneration and/or functional restoration of bones,nerves,gastrointestinal tracts,cardiac systems,etc.Insights on future directions of electrical stimulation devices are given at the end.展开更多
Transient electronics(or biodegradable electronics)is an emerging technology whose key characteristic is an ability to dissolve,resorb,or physically disappear in physiological environments in a controlled manner.Poten...Transient electronics(or biodegradable electronics)is an emerging technology whose key characteristic is an ability to dissolve,resorb,or physically disappear in physiological environments in a controlled manner.Potential applications include eco-friendly sensors,temporary biomedical implants,and datasecure hardware.Biodegradable electronics built with water-soluble,biocompatible active and passive materials can provide multifunctional operations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes,such as monitoring intracranial pressure,identifying neural networks,assisting wound healing process,etc.This review summarizes the up-to-date materials strategies,manufacturing schemes,and device layouts for biodegradable electronics,and the outlook is discussed at the end.It is expected that the translation of these materials and technologies into clinical settings could potentially provide vital tools that are beneficial for human healthcare.展开更多
Glycosyltransferases of the Cellulose Synthase Like D (CS/D) subfamily have been reported to be involved in tip growth and stem development in Arabidopsis. The csld2 and csld3 mutants are root hair defective and the...Glycosyltransferases of the Cellulose Synthase Like D (CS/D) subfamily have been reported to be involved in tip growth and stem development in Arabidopsis. The csld2 and csld3 mutants are root hair defective and the csld5 mutant has reduced stem growth. In this study, we produced double and triple knockout mutants of CSLD2, CSLD3, and CSLD5. Unlike the single mutants and the csld2/csld3 double mutant, the csld2/csld5, csld3/csld5, and csld2/csld3/csld5 mutants were dwarfed and showed severely reduced viability. This demonstrates that the cooperative activities of CSLD2, CSLD3, and CSLD5 are required for normal Arabidopsis development, and that they are involved in important processes besides the specialized role in tip growth. The mutant phenotypes indicate that CSLD2 and CSLD3 have overlapping functions with CSLD5 in early plant development, whereas the CSLD2 and CSLD3 proteins are non-redundant. To determine the biochemical function of CSLD proteins, we used transient expression in tobacco leaves. Microsomes containing heterologously expressed CSLD5 transferred mannose from GDP-mannose onto endogenous acceptors. The same activity was detected when CSLD2 and CSLD3 were coexpressed but not when they were expressed separately. With monosaccharides as exogenous acceptors, microsomal preparations from CSLD5-expressing plants mediated the transfer of mannose from GDP-mannose onto mannose. These results were supported by immunodetection studies that showed reduced levels of a mannan epitope in the cell walls of stem interfascicular fibers and xylem vessels of the csld2/csld3/csld5 mutant.展开更多
Conventional bioelectrical sensors and systems integrate multiple power harvesting,signal amplification and data transmission components for wireless biological signal detection.This paper reports the real-time biophy...Conventional bioelectrical sensors and systems integrate multiple power harvesting,signal amplification and data transmission components for wireless biological signal detection.This paper reports the real-time biophysical and biochemical activities can be optically captured using a microscale light-emitting diode(micro-LED),eliminating the need for complicated sensing circuit.Such a thin-film diode based device simultaneously absorbs and emits photons,enabling wireless power harvesting and signal transmission.Additionally,owing to its strong photon-recycling effects,the micro-LED^photoluminescence(PL)emission exhibits a superlinear dependence on the external conductance.Taking advantage of these unique mechanisms,instantaneous biophysical signals including galvanic skin response,pressure and temperature,and biochemical signals like ascorbic acid concentration,can be optically monitored,and it demonstrates that such an optoelectronic sensing technique outperforms a traditional tethered,electrically based sensing circuit,in terms of its footprint,accuracy and sensitivity.This presented optoelectronic sensing approach could establish promising routes to advanced biological sensors.展开更多
Biocompatible materials and structures with three-dimensional(3D)architectures establish an ideal platform for the integration of living cells and tissues,serving as desirable interfaces between biotic and abiotic sys...Biocompatible materials and structures with three-dimensional(3D)architectures establish an ideal platform for the integration of living cells and tissues,serving as desirable interfaces between biotic and abiotic systems.While conventional 3D bioscaffolds provide a mechanical support for biomatters,emerging developments of micro-,nano-,and mesoscale electronic and photonic devices offer new paradigms in analyzing and interrogating biosystems.In this review,we summarize recent advances in the development of 3D functional biointerfaces,with a particular focus on electrically and optically active materials,devices,and structures.We first give an overview of representative methods for manufacturing 3D biointegrated structures,such as chemical synthesis,microfabrication,mechanical assembly,and 3D printing.Subsequently,exemplary 3D nano-,micro-,and mesostructures based on various materials,including semiconductors,metals,and polymers are presented.Finally,we highlight the latest progress on versatile applications of such active 3D structures in the biomedical field,like cell culturing,biosignal sensing/modulation,and tissue regeneration.We believe future 3D micro-,nano-,and mesostructures that incorporate electrical and/or optical functionalities will not only profoundly advance the fundamental studies in biological sciences,but also create enormous opportunities for medical diagnostics and therapies.展开更多
Due to its controlled reaction with water and biofluids, Mg as a dissolvable conductor has enabled the development of many transient electronic devices. In addition, Mg is a novel plasmonic material with high extincti...Due to its controlled reaction with water and biofluids, Mg as a dissolvable conductor has enabled the development of many transient electronic devices. In addition, Mg is a novel plasmonic material with high extinction efficiency but its transient optical properties have not been explored thoroughly. In this study for the first time, we exploit the transient and tunable plasmonic properties of Mg in environmental and biomedical sensor applications. We used soft nanoimprint lithography to fabricate flexible and large-area Mg plasmonic structures that can be applied on the human skin. Their resonance (or color) can be tuned in the visible range by gradual Mg dissolution in a water fluid or vapor-rich environment; these structures can be easily implemented as passive optical sensors without the need for complex electronic circuits or a power supply. We demonstrate the applications of our optical sensors in the accurate monitoring of environmental humidity and physiological detection of sweat loss on the human skin during exercise. Our devices could be used as decomposable/resorbable optical sensors and can help minimize long-term health effects and environmental risks associated with consumer device waste, which will lead to many new possibilities in transient photonic device applications.展开更多
Thermometric detectors are crucial in evaluating the condition of target objects spanning from environments to the human body.Optical-based thermal sensing tools have received extensive attention,in which the photon u...Thermometric detectors are crucial in evaluating the condition of target objects spanning from environments to the human body.Optical-based thermal sensing tools have received extensive attention,in which the photon upconversion process with low autofluorescence and high tissue penetration depth is considered as a competent method for temperature monitoring,particularly in biomedical fields.Here,we present an optoelectronic thermometer via infrared-to-visible upconversion,accomplished by integrated light receiving and emission devices.Fully fabricated thin-film,microscale devices present temperature-dependent light emission with an intensity change of 1.5%℃^(-1) and a spectral shift of 0.18 nm℃^(-1).The sensing mechanism is systematically characterized and ascribed to temperature dependent optoelectronic properties of the semiconductor band structure and the circuit operation condition.Patterned device arrays showcase the capability for spatially resolved temperature mapping.Finally,in vitro and in vivo experiments implemented with integrated fiber-optic sensors demonstrate real-time thermal detection of dynamic human activity and in the deep brain of animals,respectively.展开更多
Research in neuroscience and neuroengineering has attracted tremendous interest in the past decades.However,the complexity of the brain tissue,in terms of its structural,chemical,mechanical,and optical properties,make...Research in neuroscience and neuroengineering has attracted tremendous interest in the past decades.However,the complexity of the brain tissue,in terms of its structural,chemical,mechanical,and optical properties,makes the interrogation of biophysical and biochemical signals within the brain of living animals extremely challenging.As a viable and versatile tool for brain studies,optical fber based technologies have provided exceptional opportunities to unravel the mysteries of the brain and open the door for clinical applications in the treatment,diagnosis,and prevention of neurological diseases.Typically,optical fbers with diameters from 10 to 1000μm are capable of guiding and delivering light to deep levels of the living tissue.Moreover,small dimensions of such devices along with their fexibility and light weight paved the way for understanding the complex behaviours of living and freely moving mammals.This article provides a review of the emerging applications of optical fbers in neuroscience,specifcally in the mammalian brain.Representative utilities,including optogenetics,fuorescence sensing,drug administration and phototherapy,are highlighted.We also discuss other biological applications of such implantable fbers,which may provide insights into the future study of brain.It is envisioned that these and other optical fber based techniques ofer a powerful platform for multi-functional neural activity sensing and modulation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFE03070000 and 2022YFE03070003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12375220 and 12075114)。
文摘According to the physics of tokamak start-up,this study constructs a zero-dimensional(0D)model applicable to electron cyclotron(EC)wave assisted start-up in NCST spherical torus(spherical tokamak)and CN-H1 stellarators.Using the constructed 0D model,the results obtained in this study under the same conditions are compared and validated against reference results for pure hydrogen plasma start-up in tokamak.The results are in good agreement,especially regarding electron temperature,ion temperature and plasma current.In the presence of finite Ohmic electric field in the spherical tokamak,a study on the EC wave assisted start-up of the NCST plasma at frequency of 28 GHz is conducted.The impact of the vertical magnetic field B_(v)on EC wave assisted start-up,the relationship between EC wave injection power P_(inj),Ohmic electric field E,and initial hydrogen atom density n_(H0)are explored separately.It is found that under conditions of Ohmic electric field lower than ITER(~0.3 V m^(-1)),EC wave can expand the operational space to achieve better plasma parameters.Simulating the process of28 GHz EC wave start-up in the CN-H1 stellarator plasma,the plasma current in the zerodimensional model is replaced with the current in the poloidal coil of the stellarator.Plasma startup can be successfully achieved at injection powers in the hundreds of kilowatts range,resulting in electron densities on the order of 10^(17)-10^(18)m^(-3).
文摘By observing clinical cases, we studied the curative effect of amnion membrane transplantation on decreasing corneal neovascularization (CNV). It was a non-randomized retrospective case-control study. Among 17 cases (21 eyes) of third-degree alkali burns from 2007 to 2010, 10 cases (12 eyes) were performed with amnion membrane transplantation operation, and others were not. Amnion membrane transplantation was performed at the 3rd day after burn in the treatment group. Areas of CNV in double groups were measured at the 14th day and 60th day after burn. Area of CNV in the treatment group was (66.207±7.251)mm2 at the 14th day after burn, and was 18.27% lower than that in the control group. Area of CNV in the treatment group was (120.046±13.812)mm2 at the 60th day after burn, and was 11.35% lower than that in the control group. There was both statistical significance (P<0.05). Amnion membrane transplantation operation can inhibit the growth of corneal neovascularization induced by alkali burn.
基金USA National Institutes of Health(Nos.K25-HG002894-05(P.A.)GM36296(L.W.L.and M.E.L.)
文摘Here we report a systematic method for constructing a large scale kinetic metabolic model and its initial application to the modeling of central metabolism of Methylobacterium extorquens AM1, a methylotrophic and environmental important bacterium. Its central metabolic network includes formaldehyde metabolism, serine cycle, citric acid cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogensis, PHB synthesis and acetyl-CoA conversion pathway, respiration and energy metabolism. Through a systematic and consistent procedure of finding a set of parameters in the physiological range we overcome an outstanding difficulty in large scale kinetic modeling: the requirement for a massive number of enzymatic reaction parameters. We are able to construct the kinetic model based on general biological considerations and incomplete experimental kinetic parameters. Our method consists of the following major steps: 1) using a generic enzymatic rate equation to reduce the number of enzymatic parameters to a minimum set while still preserving their characteristics; 2) using a set of steady state fluxes and metabolite concentrations in the physiological range as the expected output steady state fluxes and metabolite concentrations for the kinetic model to restrict the parametric space of enzymatic reactions; 3) choosing enzyme constants K's and K'eqs optimized for reactions under physiological concentrations, if their experimental values are unknown; 4) for models which do not cover the entire metabolic network of the organisms, designing a dynamical exchange for the coupling between the metabolism represented in the model and the rest not included.
文摘AIM:To compare the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with air or silicone oil in the treatment of idiopathic macular hole(IMH).METHODS:According to the results of high-definition optical coherence tomography(HD-OCT),75 cases(75 eyes)of IMH in stage II-IV(Gass stage)in the General Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2017 to December 2019 were collected for this retrospective study.The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and minimum diameter of IMH(MMHD)were measured.Eyes underwent vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane peeling operation,and were divided into disinfection air group(30 eyes)and silicone oil group(45 eyes)according to the intraocular tamponade.For MMHD≤400μm(MMHD1),there were 23 eyes in air group and 16 eyes in silicone oil group.For MMHD2>400μm(MMHD2),there were 7 eyes in air group and 29 eyes in silicone oil group.One month after surgery,the closure rates of IMH and BCVA were compared and analyzed.According to HD-OCT,the closure shape was graded with A(bridge closure)and B(good closure).RESULTS:The closure rates of air group and silicone oil group were 86.67%and 95.56%respectively with no significant difference(P>0.05);For MMHD1,those of air group and silicone oil group were 95.65%and 100%respectively with no significant difference(P>0.05);For MMHD2,those of air group and silicone oil group were 57.14%and 93.10%respectively,and those of the silicone oil group were higher than the air group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the closure shape grade between MMHD1 air group and silicone oil group(P>0.05).The proportion of Grade B in MMHD2 silicone oil group was higher than that in the air group(P<0.05).BCVA of each group after operation was better than that before operation,and there was no significant difference between air group and silicone oil group.While among them,MMHD1 air group was better than silicone oil group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between MMHD2 air group and silicone oil group(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:For smaller IMH(≤400μm),the efficacy of vitrectomy combined with air should be considered better than silicone oil;for larger IMH(>400μm),the efficacy of silicone oil may be better than air.
基金This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(61874064)the Beijing Innovation Center for Future Chips,Tsinghua University,and the Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology(BNR2019ZS01005)。
文摘Physical and chemical technologies have been continuously progressing advances in neuroscience research.The development of research tools for closed-loop control and monitoring neural activities in behaving animals is highly desirable.In this paper,we introduce a wirelessly operated,miniaturized microprobe system for optical interrogation and neurochemical sensing in the deep brain.Via epitaxial liftoff and transfer printing,microscale light-emitting diodes(micro-LEDs)as light sources and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)-coated diamond films as electrochemical sensors are vertically assembled to form implantable optoelectrochemical probes for real-time optogenetic stimulation and dopamine detection capabilities.A customized,lightweight circuit module is employed for untethered,remote signal control,and data acquisition.After the probe is injected into the ventral tegmental area(VTA)of freely behaving mice,in vivo experiments clearly demonstrate the utilities of the multifunctional optoelectrochemical microprobe system for optogenetic interference of place preferences and detection of dopamine release.The presented options for material and device integrations provide a practical route to simultaneous optical control and electrochemical sensing of complex nervous systems.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171239 and T2122010 to L.Y.,32101088 to L.W.,U20A20390 and 11827803 to Y.F.)Beijing Nova Program(Z2111000021211133 to L.W.)Tsinghua University-Peking Union Medical College Hospital Initiative Scientific Research Program(20191080592 to L.Y.).
文摘Millions of people suffer from tissue diseases and organ dysfunction,such as bone or nerve defects,spinal cord injuries and arrhythmia,which often leads to morbidity and disability.Electrical stimulation as a promising nonpharmacological technique has been proven to be effective in promoting tissue regeneration and functional restoration.Nevertheless,existing clinical electrical therapies are often limited to intraoperative window or percutaneous stimulation that suffer from insufficient time frame and potential infection risks.To overcome these challenges,innovative electrical stimulation implants with miniaturized,self-powered,flexible or biodegradable features have been proposed.This review summarizes recent advances of novel materials strategies and device schemes for tissue regeneration and/or functional restoration of bones,nerves,gastrointestinal tracts,cardiac systems,etc.Insights on future directions of electrical stimulation devices are given at the end.
基金The authors acknowledge the support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)51601103(L.Y.)and 1000 Youth Talents Program in China(L.Y.).
文摘Transient electronics(or biodegradable electronics)is an emerging technology whose key characteristic is an ability to dissolve,resorb,or physically disappear in physiological environments in a controlled manner.Potential applications include eco-friendly sensors,temporary biomedical implants,and datasecure hardware.Biodegradable electronics built with water-soluble,biocompatible active and passive materials can provide multifunctional operations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes,such as monitoring intracranial pressure,identifying neural networks,assisting wound healing process,etc.This review summarizes the up-to-date materials strategies,manufacturing schemes,and device layouts for biodegradable electronics,and the outlook is discussed at the end.It is expected that the translation of these materials and technologies into clinical settings could potentially provide vital tools that are beneficial for human healthcare.
文摘Glycosyltransferases of the Cellulose Synthase Like D (CS/D) subfamily have been reported to be involved in tip growth and stem development in Arabidopsis. The csld2 and csld3 mutants are root hair defective and the csld5 mutant has reduced stem growth. In this study, we produced double and triple knockout mutants of CSLD2, CSLD3, and CSLD5. Unlike the single mutants and the csld2/csld3 double mutant, the csld2/csld5, csld3/csld5, and csld2/csld3/csld5 mutants were dwarfed and showed severely reduced viability. This demonstrates that the cooperative activities of CSLD2, CSLD3, and CSLD5 are required for normal Arabidopsis development, and that they are involved in important processes besides the specialized role in tip growth. The mutant phenotypes indicate that CSLD2 and CSLD3 have overlapping functions with CSLD5 in early plant development, whereas the CSLD2 and CSLD3 proteins are non-redundant. To determine the biochemical function of CSLD proteins, we used transient expression in tobacco leaves. Microsomes containing heterologously expressed CSLD5 transferred mannose from GDP-mannose onto endogenous acceptors. The same activity was detected when CSLD2 and CSLD3 were coexpressed but not when they were expressed separately. With monosaccharides as exogenous acceptors, microsomal preparations from CSLD5-expressing plants mediated the transfer of mannose from GDP-mannose onto mannose. These results were supported by immunodetection studies that showed reduced levels of a mannan epitope in the cell walls of stem interfascicular fibers and xylem vessels of the csld2/csld3/csld5 mutant.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.61874064)Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars+2 种基金Beijing Innovation Center for Future Chips,Tsinghua UniversityBeijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology(No.BNR2019ZS01005)supported by Beijing Institute of Technology Analysis&Testing Center.
文摘Conventional bioelectrical sensors and systems integrate multiple power harvesting,signal amplification and data transmission components for wireless biological signal detection.This paper reports the real-time biophysical and biochemical activities can be optically captured using a microscale light-emitting diode(micro-LED),eliminating the need for complicated sensing circuit.Such a thin-film diode based device simultaneously absorbs and emits photons,enabling wireless power harvesting and signal transmission.Additionally,owing to its strong photon-recycling effects,the micro-LED^photoluminescence(PL)emission exhibits a superlinear dependence on the external conductance.Taking advantage of these unique mechanisms,instantaneous biophysical signals including galvanic skin response,pressure and temperature,and biochemical signals like ascorbic acid concentration,can be optically monitored,and it demonstrates that such an optoelectronic sensing technique outperforms a traditional tethered,electrically based sensing circuit,in terms of its footprint,accuracy and sensitivity.This presented optoelectronic sensing approach could establish promising routes to advanced biological sensors.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:61874064,51601103Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education of China,Grant/Award Number:XJCL201903+3 种基金Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology at Tsinghua University,Grant/Award Number:BNR2019ZS01005H.Wang and P.Sun contributed equally to this work.This work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(61874064,to X.S.,51601103,to L.Y.)Beijing Innovation Center for Future Chips,Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology at Tsinghua University(BNR2019ZS01005)Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education of China(XJCL201903).
文摘Biocompatible materials and structures with three-dimensional(3D)architectures establish an ideal platform for the integration of living cells and tissues,serving as desirable interfaces between biotic and abiotic systems.While conventional 3D bioscaffolds provide a mechanical support for biomatters,emerging developments of micro-,nano-,and mesoscale electronic and photonic devices offer new paradigms in analyzing and interrogating biosystems.In this review,we summarize recent advances in the development of 3D functional biointerfaces,with a particular focus on electrically and optically active materials,devices,and structures.We first give an overview of representative methods for manufacturing 3D biointegrated structures,such as chemical synthesis,microfabrication,mechanical assembly,and 3D printing.Subsequently,exemplary 3D nano-,micro-,and mesostructures based on various materials,including semiconductors,metals,and polymers are presented.Finally,we highlight the latest progress on versatile applications of such active 3D structures in the biomedical field,like cell culturing,biosignal sensing/modulation,and tissue regeneration.We believe future 3D micro-,nano-,and mesostructures that incorporate electrical and/or optical functionalities will not only profoundly advance the fundamental studies in biological sciences,but also create enormous opportunities for medical diagnostics and therapies.
文摘Due to its controlled reaction with water and biofluids, Mg as a dissolvable conductor has enabled the development of many transient electronic devices. In addition, Mg is a novel plasmonic material with high extinction efficiency but its transient optical properties have not been explored thoroughly. In this study for the first time, we exploit the transient and tunable plasmonic properties of Mg in environmental and biomedical sensor applications. We used soft nanoimprint lithography to fabricate flexible and large-area Mg plasmonic structures that can be applied on the human skin. Their resonance (or color) can be tuned in the visible range by gradual Mg dissolution in a water fluid or vapor-rich environment; these structures can be easily implemented as passive optical sensors without the need for complex electronic circuits or a power supply. We demonstrate the applications of our optical sensors in the accurate monitoring of environmental humidity and physiological detection of sweat loss on the human skin during exercise. Our devices could be used as decomposable/resorbable optical sensors and can help minimize long-term health effects and environmental risks associated with consumer device waste, which will lead to many new possibilities in transient photonic device applications.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62005016,61874064)Tsinghua University Initiative Scientifc Research Program+1 种基金Bejing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(4202032)EnSan Frontier Innovation Foundation(2022003).
文摘Thermometric detectors are crucial in evaluating the condition of target objects spanning from environments to the human body.Optical-based thermal sensing tools have received extensive attention,in which the photon upconversion process with low autofluorescence and high tissue penetration depth is considered as a competent method for temperature monitoring,particularly in biomedical fields.Here,we present an optoelectronic thermometer via infrared-to-visible upconversion,accomplished by integrated light receiving and emission devices.Fully fabricated thin-film,microscale devices present temperature-dependent light emission with an intensity change of 1.5%℃^(-1) and a spectral shift of 0.18 nm℃^(-1).The sensing mechanism is systematically characterized and ascribed to temperature dependent optoelectronic properties of the semiconductor band structure and the circuit operation condition.Patterned device arrays showcase the capability for spatially resolved temperature mapping.Finally,in vitro and in vivo experiments implemented with integrated fiber-optic sensors demonstrate real-time thermal detection of dynamic human activity and in the deep brain of animals,respectively.
基金The authors thank fnancial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(61874064,X.S.)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(4202032)the Beijing Innovation Center for Future Chips,Tsinghua University,and the Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology(BNR2019ZS01005).
文摘Research in neuroscience and neuroengineering has attracted tremendous interest in the past decades.However,the complexity of the brain tissue,in terms of its structural,chemical,mechanical,and optical properties,makes the interrogation of biophysical and biochemical signals within the brain of living animals extremely challenging.As a viable and versatile tool for brain studies,optical fber based technologies have provided exceptional opportunities to unravel the mysteries of the brain and open the door for clinical applications in the treatment,diagnosis,and prevention of neurological diseases.Typically,optical fbers with diameters from 10 to 1000μm are capable of guiding and delivering light to deep levels of the living tissue.Moreover,small dimensions of such devices along with their fexibility and light weight paved the way for understanding the complex behaviours of living and freely moving mammals.This article provides a review of the emerging applications of optical fbers in neuroscience,specifcally in the mammalian brain.Representative utilities,including optogenetics,fuorescence sensing,drug administration and phototherapy,are highlighted.We also discuss other biological applications of such implantable fbers,which may provide insights into the future study of brain.It is envisioned that these and other optical fber based techniques ofer a powerful platform for multi-functional neural activity sensing and modulation.