A power source–power grid coordinated typhoon defense strategy is proposed in this study to minimize the cost of power grid anti-typhoon reinforcement measures and improve defense efficiency.It is based on multiagent...A power source–power grid coordinated typhoon defense strategy is proposed in this study to minimize the cost of power grid anti-typhoon reinforcement measures and improve defense efficiency.It is based on multiagent dynamic game theory.This strategy regards a typhoon as a rational gamer that always causes the greatest damage.Together with the grid planner and black start unit(BSU)planner,it forms a multiagent defense–attack–defense dynamic game model naturally.The model is adopted to determine the optimal reinforcements for the transmission lines,black start power capacity,and location.Typhoon Hato,which struck a partial coastal area in Guangdong province in China in 2017,was adopted to formulate a step-by-step model of a typhoon attacking coastal area power systems.The results were substituted into the multiagent defense–attack–defense dynamic game model to obtain the optimal transmission line reinforcement positions,as well as optimal BSU capacity and geographic positions.An effective typhoon defense strategy and minimum load shedding were achieved,demonstrating the feasibility and correctness of the proposed strategy.The related theories and methods of this study have positive significance for the prevention of uncertain large-scale natural disasters.展开更多
In an active radar-tracking system,the target-motion model is usually modeled in the Cartesian coordinates,while the radar measurement usually is obtained in polar/spherical coordinates.Therefore the target-tracking p...In an active radar-tracking system,the target-motion model is usually modeled in the Cartesian coordinates,while the radar measurement usually is obtained in polar/spherical coordinates.Therefore the target-tracking problem in the Cartesian coordinates becomes a nonlinear state estimation problem.A number of measurement-conversion techniques,which are based on position measurements,are widely used such that the Kalman filter can be used in the Cartesian coordinates.However,they have fundamental limitations to result in filtering performance degradation.In fact,in addition to position measurements,the Doppler measurement or range rate,containing information of target velocity,has the potential capability to improve the tracking performance.A filter is proposed that can use converted Doppler measurements(i.e.the product of the range measurements and Doppler measurements) in the Cartesian coordinates.The novel filter is theoretically optimal in the rule of the best linear unbiased estimation among all linear unbiased filters in the Cartesian coordinates,and is free of the fundamental limitations of the measurement-conversion approach.Based on simulation experiments,an approximate,recursive implementation of the novel filter is compared with those obtained by four state-of-the-art conversion techniques recently.Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed filter.展开更多
We generated a super-resolution optical tube by tightly focusing a binary phase modulated azimuthally polarized laser beam.The binary phase modulation is achieved by a glass substrate with multi-belt concentric ring g...We generated a super-resolution optical tube by tightly focusing a binary phase modulated azimuthally polarized laser beam.The binary phase modulation is achieved by a glass substrate with multi-belt concentric ring grooves.We also characterized the 3D beam pro¯le by using a crossshaped knife-edge fabricated on a silicon photo-detector.The size of the super-resolution dark spot in the tube is 0.32,which remains unchanged for4within the tube.This optical tube may¯nd applications in super-resolution microscopy,optical trapping and particle acceleration.展开更多
Paddy soils are an important source of atmospheric nitrous oxide(N_(2)O).However,numerous studies have focused on N_(2)O production during the soil tillage period,neglecting the N_(2)O production during the dry fallow...Paddy soils are an important source of atmospheric nitrous oxide(N_(2)O).However,numerous studies have focused on N_(2)O production during the soil tillage period,neglecting the N_(2)O production during the dry fallow period.In this study,we conducted an incubation experiment using the acetylene inhibition technique to investigate N_(2)O emission and reduction rates of paddy soil profiles(0-1 m)from Guangdong Province and Jinlin Province in China,with different heavy-metal pollution levels.The abundance and community structures of denitrifying bacteria were determined via quantitative-PCR and Illumina MiSeq sequencing of nosZ,nirK,and nirS genes.Our results showed that the potential N_(2)O emission rate,N_(2)O production rate,and denitrification rate have decreased with increasing soil vertical depth and heavy-metal pollution.More importantly,we found that the functional gene type of N_(2)O reductase switched with the tillage state of paddy soils,which cladeⅡnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the tillage period,while cladeⅠnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the dry fallow period.The heavy-metal pollution has less effect on the niche differentiation of the nos Z gene.The N_(2)O emission rate was significantly regulated by the genus Bradyhizobium,which contains both N_(2)O reductase and nitrite reductase genes.Our findings suggests that the nos Z gene of N_(2)O reductase can significantly impact the N_(2)O emission from paddy soils.展开更多
Carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide(C_(f)/SiC)composites are widely used in aerospace for their excellent mechanical properties.However,the quality of the machined surface is poor and unpredictable due to the mate...Carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide(C_(f)/SiC)composites are widely used in aerospace for their excellent mechanical properties.However,the quality of the machined surface is poor and unpredictable due to the material heterogeneity induced by complex removal mechanism.To clarify the effects of fiber orientation on the grinding characteristics and removal mechanism,single grit scratch experiments under different fiber orientations are conducted and a three-phase numerical modelling method for 2.5D C_(f)/SiC composites is proposed.Three fiber cutting modes i.e.,transverse,normal and longitudinal,are defined by fiber orientation and three machining directions i.e.,MA(longitudinal and normal),MB(longitudinal and transverse)and MC(normal and transverse),are selected to investigate the effect of fiber orientation on grinding force and micro-morphology.Besides,a three-phase cutting model of 2.5D C_(f)/SiC composites considering the mechanical properties of the matrix,fiber and interface is developed.Corresponding simulations are performed to reveal the micro-mechanism of crack initiation and extension as well as the material removal mechanism under different fiber orientations.The results indicate that the scratching forces fluctuate periodically,and the order of mean forces is MA>MC>MB.Cracks tend to grow along the fiber axis,which results in the largest damage layer for transverse fibers and the smallest for longitudinal fibers.The removal modes of transverse fibers are worn,fracture and peel-off,in which normal fibers are pullout and outcrop and the longitudinal fibers are worn and push-off.Under the stable cutting condition,the change of contact area between fiber and grit leads to different removal modes of fiber in the same cutting mode,and the increase of contact area results in the aggravation of fiber fracture.展开更多
Fe83Ga17Prx alloys,where x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6 and 1.0,were prepared by a non-consumable vacuum arc melting technique under an inert argon gas atmosphere.The crystal structure and surface morphologies of the alloys were stu...Fe83Ga17Prx alloys,where x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6 and 1.0,were prepared by a non-consumable vacuum arc melting technique under an inert argon gas atmosphere.The crystal structure and surface morphologies of the alloys were studied by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM),respectively.Local compositional variations were measured by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDXS).The magnetostriction coefficients of the alloys were measured by means of a differential resistive strain sensor.The magnetism of the sample was measured by a vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM).The results show that the parent Fe83Ga17 alloy consists of a single A2 phase of bcc symmetry,whereas the Pr doped Fe83Ga17 alloys are composed of the A2 phase of bcc structure and a small volume fraction of PrGa2 as a secondary phase.Most importantly,with increasing x,the magnetostriction coefficient of the Fe83Ga17Prx alloys first increases reaching a maximum saturation magnetostriction coefficient of192 ppm for x=0.6 at a magnetic field strength of 486 kA/m,then decreased.This maximum represents a 400% increase over the parent alloy with a mere 0.6 at% Pr doping.展开更多
Background:Pressure ulcers(PUs)are a major clinical problem that constitutes a tremendous economic burden on healthcare systems.Deep tissue injury(DTI)is a unique serious type of pressure ulcer that arises in skeletal...Background:Pressure ulcers(PUs)are a major clinical problem that constitutes a tremendous economic burden on healthcare systems.Deep tissue injury(DTI)is a unique serious type of pressure ulcer that arises in skeletal muscle tissue.DTI arises in part because skeletal muscle tissues are more susceptible than skin to external compression.Unfortunately,few effective therapies are currently available for muscle injury.Basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF),a potent mitogen and survival factor for various cells,plays a crucial role in the regulation of muscle development and homeostasis.The main purpose of this study was to test whether local administration of bFGF could accelerate muscle regeneration in a rat DTI model.Methods:Male Sprague Dawley(SD)rats(age 12 weeks)were individually housed in plastic cages and a DTI PU model was induced according to methods described before.Animals were randomly divided into three groups:a normal group,a PU group treated with saline,and a PU group treated with bFGF(10μg/0.1 ml)subcutaneously near the wound.Results:We found that application of bFGF accelerated the rate of wound closure and promoted cell proliferation and tissue angiogenesis.In addition,compared to saline administration,bFGF treatment prevented collagen deposition,a measure of fibrosis,and up-regulated the myogenic marker proteins MyHC and myogenin,suggesting bFGF promoted injured muscle regeneration.Moreover,bFGF treatment increased levels of myogenesis-related proteins p-Akt and p-mTOR.Conclusions:Our findings show that bFGF accelerated injured skeletal muscle regeneration through activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and suggest that administration of bFGF is a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of skeletal muscle injury in PUs.展开更多
The preparation of highly active electrocatalysts with good durability and low cost for fuel cells is highly desir- able but still remains a significant challenge. Here we synthesized two dimensional (2D) C3N4 nanos...The preparation of highly active electrocatalysts with good durability and low cost for fuel cells is highly desir- able but still remains a significant challenge. Here we synthesized two dimensional (2D) C3N4 nanosheets supported palladium composites (C3N4/Pd) via a simple and convenient sonochemical approach. We have systematically stud- ied the electrocatalytic performance of as-prepared catalysts. We found that the prepared C3N4/Pd composites pos- sessed excellent catalytic activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. Encourag- ingly, the C3N4/Pd catalysts exhibit the excellent electrocatalytic activity for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in alkaline media, even better than that of the commercial Pt/C catalyst, The excellent electrocatalytic performance of the 2D C3N4 nanosheets supported palladium composites catalysts results from their synergy effect between the ul- trathin substrate material with large surface area and excellent dispersion of palladium nanoparticles. This study demonstrates that sonochemical method opens up a new avenue for the preparation of electrocatalysts for fuel cells. We expect these materials are likely to find uses in a broad range of applications, for example, fuel cells, solar cells, batteries and other electrochemical analysis.展开更多
Dear Editor,Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),one of the most common lung cancers,is well known to have diverse pathological features.Cancer stem cells(CSCs)have been identified to play critical roles in tumor metasta...Dear Editor,Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),one of the most common lung cancers,is well known to have diverse pathological features.Cancer stem cells(CSCs)have been identified to play critical roles in tumor metastasis and drug resistance,while its potential clinical significance and molecular mechanism are still unclear.In addition,numerous findings have also shown that miRNAs play pivotal roles in CSCs during tumor progression.展开更多
Drug resistance renders standard chemotherapy ineffective in the treatment of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)-overexpressing breast cancer. By co-embedding the breast tumor cell-penetrating peptide (PEGA-pVE...Drug resistance renders standard chemotherapy ineffective in the treatment of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)-overexpressing breast cancer. By co-embedding the breast tumor cell-penetrating peptide (PEGA-pVEC) and hyaluronic acid (HA) as a targeting media, novel cascaded targeting nanoparficles (HACT NPs) were created on a rattle mesoporous silica (rmSiO2) scaffold for the pinpoint delivery of siRNAs along with an anticancer drug, aiming at overcoming the drug resistance of CTGF-overexpressing breast cancer in vivo. The targeting nanoparticles selectively accumulated in the vasculature under the guidance of the PEGA-pVEC peptide, cascaded by receptor-mediated endocytosis with the aid of another targeting agent, HA, presenting a greater in vivo tumor targeting ability than single targeting ligand vectors. In addition, an HA shell prevented the leakage of therapeutic drugs during the cargo transport process, until the hyaluronidase (HAase)-triggered degradation upon lysosomes entering, guaranteeing a controllable drug release inside the target cells. When the protective shell disintegrates, the released siRNA took charge to silence the gene associated with drug resistance, CTGF, thus facilitating doxorubicin-induced apoptosis. The cascaded targeting media (PEGA-pVEC and HA) advances precision-guided therapy in vivo, while the encapsulation of siRNAs into a chemotherapy drug delivery system provides an efficient strategy for the treatment of drug resistance cancers.展开更多
Adipose tissue is a highly specialized connective tissue that typically contributes to 10%-29%of body weight in an adult[1].Fat cells,including white adipocytes responsible for lipid storage and brown and beige adipoc...Adipose tissue is a highly specialized connective tissue that typically contributes to 10%-29%of body weight in an adult[1].Fat cells,including white adipocytes responsible for lipid storage and brown and beige adipocyte responsible for thermogenesis,play important roles in systemic lipid metabolism and energy supply.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1766204)。
文摘A power source–power grid coordinated typhoon defense strategy is proposed in this study to minimize the cost of power grid anti-typhoon reinforcement measures and improve defense efficiency.It is based on multiagent dynamic game theory.This strategy regards a typhoon as a rational gamer that always causes the greatest damage.Together with the grid planner and black start unit(BSU)planner,it forms a multiagent defense–attack–defense dynamic game model naturally.The model is adopted to determine the optimal reinforcements for the transmission lines,black start power capacity,and location.Typhoon Hato,which struck a partial coastal area in Guangdong province in China in 2017,was adopted to formulate a step-by-step model of a typhoon attacking coastal area power systems.The results were substituted into the multiagent defense–attack–defense dynamic game model to obtain the optimal transmission line reinforcement positions,as well as optimal BSU capacity and geographic positions.An effective typhoon defense strategy and minimum load shedding were achieved,demonstrating the feasibility and correctness of the proposed strategy.The related theories and methods of this study have positive significance for the prevention of uncertain large-scale natural disasters.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(5130712811571133)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2013CFB437)the Natural Science Foundation of School of Science(HJGSK2014G121)
文摘In an active radar-tracking system,the target-motion model is usually modeled in the Cartesian coordinates,while the radar measurement usually is obtained in polar/spherical coordinates.Therefore the target-tracking problem in the Cartesian coordinates becomes a nonlinear state estimation problem.A number of measurement-conversion techniques,which are based on position measurements,are widely used such that the Kalman filter can be used in the Cartesian coordinates.However,they have fundamental limitations to result in filtering performance degradation.In fact,in addition to position measurements,the Doppler measurement or range rate,containing information of target velocity,has the potential capability to improve the tracking performance.A filter is proposed that can use converted Doppler measurements(i.e.the product of the range measurements and Doppler measurements) in the Cartesian coordinates.The novel filter is theoretically optimal in the rule of the best linear unbiased estimation among all linear unbiased filters in the Cartesian coordinates,and is free of the fundamental limitations of the measurement-conversion approach.Based on simulation experiments,an approximate,recursive implementation of the novel filter is compared with those obtained by four state-of-the-art conversion techniques recently.Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed filter.
文摘We generated a super-resolution optical tube by tightly focusing a binary phase modulated azimuthally polarized laser beam.The binary phase modulation is achieved by a glass substrate with multi-belt concentric ring grooves.We also characterized the 3D beam pro¯le by using a crossshaped knife-edge fabricated on a silicon photo-detector.The size of the super-resolution dark spot in the tube is 0.32,which remains unchanged for4within the tube.This optical tube may¯nd applications in super-resolution microscopy,optical trapping and particle acceleration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.91851204 and 92251304)the Excellent Innovation Project of Research Center for EcoEnvironmental Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.RCEES-EEI-2019-02)the Program of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences。
文摘Paddy soils are an important source of atmospheric nitrous oxide(N_(2)O).However,numerous studies have focused on N_(2)O production during the soil tillage period,neglecting the N_(2)O production during the dry fallow period.In this study,we conducted an incubation experiment using the acetylene inhibition technique to investigate N_(2)O emission and reduction rates of paddy soil profiles(0-1 m)from Guangdong Province and Jinlin Province in China,with different heavy-metal pollution levels.The abundance and community structures of denitrifying bacteria were determined via quantitative-PCR and Illumina MiSeq sequencing of nosZ,nirK,and nirS genes.Our results showed that the potential N_(2)O emission rate,N_(2)O production rate,and denitrification rate have decreased with increasing soil vertical depth and heavy-metal pollution.More importantly,we found that the functional gene type of N_(2)O reductase switched with the tillage state of paddy soils,which cladeⅡnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the tillage period,while cladeⅠnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the dry fallow period.The heavy-metal pollution has less effect on the niche differentiation of the nos Z gene.The N_(2)O emission rate was significantly regulated by the genus Bradyhizobium,which contains both N_(2)O reductase and nitrite reductase genes.Our findings suggests that the nos Z gene of N_(2)O reductase can significantly impact the N_(2)O emission from paddy soils.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51922066)the Key Research and Development Plan of Shandong Province(Nos.2019JMRH0307,2020CXGC010204)。
文摘Carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide(C_(f)/SiC)composites are widely used in aerospace for their excellent mechanical properties.However,the quality of the machined surface is poor and unpredictable due to the material heterogeneity induced by complex removal mechanism.To clarify the effects of fiber orientation on the grinding characteristics and removal mechanism,single grit scratch experiments under different fiber orientations are conducted and a three-phase numerical modelling method for 2.5D C_(f)/SiC composites is proposed.Three fiber cutting modes i.e.,transverse,normal and longitudinal,are defined by fiber orientation and three machining directions i.e.,MA(longitudinal and normal),MB(longitudinal and transverse)and MC(normal and transverse),are selected to investigate the effect of fiber orientation on grinding force and micro-morphology.Besides,a three-phase cutting model of 2.5D C_(f)/SiC composites considering the mechanical properties of the matrix,fiber and interface is developed.Corresponding simulations are performed to reveal the micro-mechanism of crack initiation and extension as well as the material removal mechanism under different fiber orientations.The results indicate that the scratching forces fluctuate periodically,and the order of mean forces is MA>MC>MB.Cracks tend to grow along the fiber axis,which results in the largest damage layer for transverse fibers and the smallest for longitudinal fibers.The removal modes of transverse fibers are worn,fracture and peel-off,in which normal fibers are pullout and outcrop and the longitudinal fibers are worn and push-off.Under the stable cutting condition,the change of contact area between fiber and grit leads to different removal modes of fiber in the same cutting mode,and the increase of contact area results in the aggravation of fiber fracture.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51661027).
文摘Fe83Ga17Prx alloys,where x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6 and 1.0,were prepared by a non-consumable vacuum arc melting technique under an inert argon gas atmosphere.The crystal structure and surface morphologies of the alloys were studied by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM),respectively.Local compositional variations were measured by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDXS).The magnetostriction coefficients of the alloys were measured by means of a differential resistive strain sensor.The magnetism of the sample was measured by a vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM).The results show that the parent Fe83Ga17 alloy consists of a single A2 phase of bcc symmetry,whereas the Pr doped Fe83Ga17 alloys are composed of the A2 phase of bcc structure and a small volume fraction of PrGa2 as a secondary phase.Most importantly,with increasing x,the magnetostriction coefficient of the Fe83Ga17Prx alloys first increases reaching a maximum saturation magnetostriction coefficient of192 ppm for x=0.6 at a magnetic field strength of 486 kA/m,then decreased.This maximum represents a 400% increase over the parent alloy with a mere 0.6 at% Pr doping.
基金This study was supported by research grants from the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Funding(LY14H150008)the National Natural Science Funding of China(81372064,81472165,and 81572237)+2 种基金the Zhejiang Provincial Program of Medical and Health Science(2014KYA131)the Wenzhou Program of Science and Technology(Y20140003)the State Key Basic Research Development Program(2012CB518105)
文摘Background:Pressure ulcers(PUs)are a major clinical problem that constitutes a tremendous economic burden on healthcare systems.Deep tissue injury(DTI)is a unique serious type of pressure ulcer that arises in skeletal muscle tissue.DTI arises in part because skeletal muscle tissues are more susceptible than skin to external compression.Unfortunately,few effective therapies are currently available for muscle injury.Basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF),a potent mitogen and survival factor for various cells,plays a crucial role in the regulation of muscle development and homeostasis.The main purpose of this study was to test whether local administration of bFGF could accelerate muscle regeneration in a rat DTI model.Methods:Male Sprague Dawley(SD)rats(age 12 weeks)were individually housed in plastic cages and a DTI PU model was induced according to methods described before.Animals were randomly divided into three groups:a normal group,a PU group treated with saline,and a PU group treated with bFGF(10μg/0.1 ml)subcutaneously near the wound.Results:We found that application of bFGF accelerated the rate of wound closure and promoted cell proliferation and tissue angiogenesis.In addition,compared to saline administration,bFGF treatment prevented collagen deposition,a measure of fibrosis,and up-regulated the myogenic marker proteins MyHC and myogenin,suggesting bFGF promoted injured muscle regeneration.Moreover,bFGF treatment increased levels of myogenesis-related proteins p-Akt and p-mTOR.Conclusions:Our findings show that bFGF accelerated injured skeletal muscle regeneration through activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and suggest that administration of bFGF is a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of skeletal muscle injury in PUs.
基金We greatly appreciate the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21475057, 21335004,) and the Program B tbr Outstanding PhD Candidates of Nanjing University. This work was also supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. NCET-12-0256).
文摘The preparation of highly active electrocatalysts with good durability and low cost for fuel cells is highly desir- able but still remains a significant challenge. Here we synthesized two dimensional (2D) C3N4 nanosheets supported palladium composites (C3N4/Pd) via a simple and convenient sonochemical approach. We have systematically stud- ied the electrocatalytic performance of as-prepared catalysts. We found that the prepared C3N4/Pd composites pos- sessed excellent catalytic activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. Encourag- ingly, the C3N4/Pd catalysts exhibit the excellent electrocatalytic activity for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in alkaline media, even better than that of the commercial Pt/C catalyst, The excellent electrocatalytic performance of the 2D C3N4 nanosheets supported palladium composites catalysts results from their synergy effect between the ul- trathin substrate material with large surface area and excellent dispersion of palladium nanoparticles. This study demonstrates that sonochemical method opens up a new avenue for the preparation of electrocatalysts for fuel cells. We expect these materials are likely to find uses in a broad range of applications, for example, fuel cells, solar cells, batteries and other electrochemical analysis.
基金This study was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China,Stem Cell and Translational Research(to Y.B.C.,2016YFA0100900)This work was also supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(U1902216,81772996,81802802,82060515,81760384)Yunnan Applied Basic Research Projects(2019FJ009,202001AS070037,2019FB106,2019FB1112019HB076,and AMHD-2020-1).
文摘Dear Editor,Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),one of the most common lung cancers,is well known to have diverse pathological features.Cancer stem cells(CSCs)have been identified to play critical roles in tumor metastasis and drug resistance,while its potential clinical significance and molecular mechanism are still unclear.In addition,numerous findings have also shown that miRNAs play pivotal roles in CSCs during tumor progression.
文摘Drug resistance renders standard chemotherapy ineffective in the treatment of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)-overexpressing breast cancer. By co-embedding the breast tumor cell-penetrating peptide (PEGA-pVEC) and hyaluronic acid (HA) as a targeting media, novel cascaded targeting nanoparficles (HACT NPs) were created on a rattle mesoporous silica (rmSiO2) scaffold for the pinpoint delivery of siRNAs along with an anticancer drug, aiming at overcoming the drug resistance of CTGF-overexpressing breast cancer in vivo. The targeting nanoparticles selectively accumulated in the vasculature under the guidance of the PEGA-pVEC peptide, cascaded by receptor-mediated endocytosis with the aid of another targeting agent, HA, presenting a greater in vivo tumor targeting ability than single targeting ligand vectors. In addition, an HA shell prevented the leakage of therapeutic drugs during the cargo transport process, until the hyaluronidase (HAase)-triggered degradation upon lysosomes entering, guaranteeing a controllable drug release inside the target cells. When the protective shell disintegrates, the released siRNA took charge to silence the gene associated with drug resistance, CTGF, thus facilitating doxorubicin-induced apoptosis. The cascaded targeting media (PEGA-pVEC and HA) advances precision-guided therapy in vivo, while the encapsulation of siRNAs into a chemotherapy drug delivery system provides an efficient strategy for the treatment of drug resistance cancers.
基金support from the Start-Up Packages of UCLAthe Pilot Grant from Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLAChina Scholarship Council(China)。
文摘Adipose tissue is a highly specialized connective tissue that typically contributes to 10%-29%of body weight in an adult[1].Fat cells,including white adipocytes responsible for lipid storage and brown and beige adipocyte responsible for thermogenesis,play important roles in systemic lipid metabolism and energy supply.