Effect of high light and desiccation on photosystem Ⅱ in the seedlings and mature plants of tropical seagrass Enhalus acoroides during low tide

During low tide,the intertidal seagrass Enhalus acoroides is often exposed to high light and desiccation,which can seriously threaten its survival,at least partly by inhibiting photosystem Ⅱ(PSⅡ)activity.The response of leaves of E.acoroides to high light and desiccation was compared for seedlings and mature plants.Results show that the resistance of seedling and mature leaves to high light was quite similar,but to desiccation was very different.Seedling leaves were more sensitive to desiccation than the mature plant leaves,but had better water retention.The damage of desiccation to seedling leaves was mainly caused by dehydration,whereas that to mature plant leaves was caused by hypersaline toxicity.The recovery rate of PSⅡ of seedling leaves was significantly slower than that of the mature plants after the stresses disappeared,which may at least partly contribute to seedling mortality in the wild.In addition,compared to high light,desiccation seriously inhibited the recovery rate of PSⅡ activities even if the leaves became fully rehydrated to their normal relative water content(RWC)in the following re-immersion.Desiccation inhibited the recovery rate of RC/CS_(M)(reaction center per cross section(at t=t_(Fm)))to decrease the production of assimilatory power,which maybe the cause of the slower PSⅡ recovery in desiccation treatments.This study demonstrates that desiccation particularly coupling with high light have a very negative ef fect on the PSⅡ of E.acoroides during low tide and the sensitivity of seedlings and mature plants to desiccation is significantly different,which have important reference significance to choose an appropriate transplanting depth where seedlings and mature plants of E.acoroides not only receive sufficient light for growth,but also that minimize desiccation stress during low tide.

PSI-driven cyclic electron fl ow partially alleviates the peroxidation of red alga Gelidium amansii(Gelidiaceae)caused by temporary high temperature

PSI-driven cyclic electron fl ow(CEF-I)helps higher plants avoid severe heat damage.Gelidium amansii,a red seaweed used in the production of agar,inhabits subtidal rocks but can be found in the intertidal zone.The biological role of CEF-I is still unclear in this organism.Wild G.amansii was exposed to 30℃heat stress for 12 h with continuous lighting.The results showed that treatment at 30℃gradually decreased maximal PSII photochemical effi ciency(F_(v)/F_(m)),linear electron transfer rate,and activity of photosynthetic reaction center.Both the maximal photochemical effi ciency under light(F_(v)'/F_(m)')and maximum quantum yield of light-adapted PSII(Φ_(PSII))were maintained at a relatively stable level during the initial 6 h and then signifi cantly decreased at 12 h.The up-regulated CEF-I helps to enhance proton gradient transfer across thylakoid membrane to protect oxygen-evolving complex against heat damage.Following the addition of a CEF-I inhibitor to plants,the F_(v)/F m greatly decreased,suggesting that the CEF-I alleviates degree of photoinhibition caused by strong light.The results of measurement of antioxidant enzymes,including superoxide dismutase(SOD),ascorbate peroxidase(APX)and catalase(CAT),and the contents of H_(2)O_(2)and malonaldehyde(MDA)provided additional evidence that CEF-I plays a protective role to a certain extent for G.amansii to manage stress at 30℃.Therefore,it can be concluded that CEF-I enables G.amansii to survive in intertidal zones by protecting it from the heat damage caused by high temperature stress.

Neural network based adaptive nonsingular practical predefined-time fault-tolerant control for hypersonic morphing aircraft

This paper develops a novel Neural Network(NN)-based adaptive nonsingular practical predefined-time controller for the hypersonic morphing aircraft subject to actuator faults. Firstly, a novel Lyapunov criterion of practical predefined-time stability is established. Following the proposed criterion, a tangent function based nonsingular predefined-time sliding manifold and the control strategy are developed. Secondly, the radial basis function NN with a low-complexity adaptation mechanism is incorporated into the controller to tackle the actuator faults and uncertainties. Thirdly, rigorous theoretical proof reveals that the attitude tracking errors can converge to a small region around the origin within a predefined time, while all signals in the closed-loop system remain bounded. Finally, numerical simulation results are presented to verify the effectiveness and improved performance of the proposed control scheme.

Efficacy and safety of CM310 in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis:A multicenter,randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled phase 2b trial

Background:Atopic dermatitis(AD)affects approximately 10%of adults worldwide.CM310 is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-4 receptor alpha that blocks interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 signaling.This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CM310 in Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Methods:This multicenter,randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled,phase 2b trial was conducted in 21 medical institutions in China from February to November 2021.Totally 120 eligible patients were enrolled and randomized(1:1:1)to receive subcutaneous injections of 300 mg CM310,150 mg CM310,or placebo every 2 weeks for 16 weeks,followed by an 8-week follow-up period.The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving≥75%improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index(EASI-75)score from baseline at week 16.Safety and pharmacodynamics were also studied.Results:At week 16,the proportion of EASI-75 responders from baseline was significantly higher in the CM310 groups(70%[28/40]for high-dose and 65%[26/40]for low-dose)than that in the placebo group(20%[8/40]).The differences in EASI-75 response rate were 50%(high vs.placebo,95%CI 31%-69%)and 45%(low vs.placebo,95%CI 26%-64%),with both P values<0.0001.CM310 at both doses also significantly improved the EASI score,Investigator’s Global Assessment score,daily peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale,AD-affected body surface area,and Dermatology Life Quality Index compared with placebo.CM310 treatment reduced levels of thymus and activation-regulated chemokine,total immunoglobulin E,lactate dehydrogenase,and blood eosinophils.The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events(TEAEs)was similar among all three groups,with the most common TEAEs reported being upper respiratory tract infection,atopic dermatitis,hyperlipidemia,and hyperuricemia.No severe adverse events were deemed to be attributed to CM310.Conclusion:CM310 at 150 mg and 300 mg every 2 weeks demonstrated significant efficacy and was well-tolerated in adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Trial Registration:ClinicalTrials.gov,NCT04805411.

Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of balanoposthitis

Balanoposthitis(BP),a common male genitalia inflammation,is managed by clinicians from different specialties,including urology,pediatrics,dermatology,and venereology.Due to this diverse array of clinicians involved,there exists a lack of consistent,evidence-based recommendations for BP.The development of the consensus engaged 19 representative hospitals and it adhered to rigorous protocols,encompassing international registration(IPGRP-2021CN003)and the application of evidence grading criteria and recommendation standards[Appendix S1,Supplementary File,http://links.lww.com/CM9/C42].Over the period from December 2020 to October 2022,consensus on 12 clinical issues was reached through comprehensive evidence searches and two iterations of Delphi surveys[Supplementary File,http://links.lww.com/CM9/C42].

厌氧E-MBR反应器在焦化废水处理中的微生物特性研究

【目的】将厌氧的膜生物反应器(MBR)与微生物燃料电池(MFC)耦合的厌氧电辅助膜生物反应器(E-MBR)应用于实际工业焦化废水处理。【方法】通过正交实验优化了反应器进水的培养条件为PO_(4)^(3-)14.3 mg/L、Fe^(2+)0.2 mg/L、Fe^(3+)0.1 mg/L、Co^(2+)0.1 mg/L和Mn^(2+)0.2 mg/L。在此条件下考察了该反应器对系统中有机污染物的去除效率及厌氧污泥的污泥特性、产电性能、胞外聚合物(EPS)、微生物群落结构及膜污染的影响。【结果】结果表明,与未优化的培养条件相比,工业焦化废水COD的去除率提高了23%;污泥浓度(MLSS)、比重、沉降速度增加,污泥体积指数(SVI)降低,表明污泥颗粒化及沉降性能提高;污泥中溶解性EPS(SMP)、松散态EPS(LB-EPS)及紧密结合态EPS(TB-EPS)这3种组分中的蛋白质与多糖的比例(P/C)分别降低0.12、0.25和0.16,表明污泥更易于被降解;厌氧污泥的产电性能增强;高通量分子测序结果表明,反应器中污泥的群落结构发生了明显的变化,优势菌群突出;经扫描电镜(SEM)对比结果表明,反应器阴极膜的污染情况也得到了一定的减缓。【结论】优化进水培养条件可以达到使反应器污水处理效率提高、清理周期缩短和运行更稳定等效果,对于工业废水处理技术的节能环保方面提供一定的理论依据。