We study a coupled Schrödinger equation which is started from the Boussinesq equation of atmospheric gravity waves by using multiscale analysis and reduced perturbation method.For the coupled Schrödinger equ...We study a coupled Schrödinger equation which is started from the Boussinesq equation of atmospheric gravity waves by using multiscale analysis and reduced perturbation method.For the coupled Schrödinger equation,we obtain the Manakov model of all-focusing,all-defocusing and mixed types by setting parameters value and apply the Hirota bilinear approach to provide the two-soliton and three-soliton solutions.Especially,we find that the all-defocusing type Manakov model admits bright-bright soliton solutions.Furthermore,we find that the all-defocusing type Manakov model admits bright-bright-bright soliton solutions.Therefrom,we go over how the free parameters affect the Manakov model’s allfocusing type’s two-soliton and three-soliton solutions’collision locations,propagation directions,and wave amplitudes.These findings are useful for setting a simulation scene in Rossby waves research.The answers we have found are helpful for studying physical properties of the equation in Rossby waves.展开更多
Alfalfa(Medicago sativa L.)is a nutritious forage crop with wide ecological adaptability.The molecular breeding of alfalfa is restricted by its heterozygous tetraploid genome and the difficult genetic manipulation pro...Alfalfa(Medicago sativa L.)is a nutritious forage crop with wide ecological adaptability.The molecular breeding of alfalfa is restricted by its heterozygous tetraploid genome and the difficult genetic manipulation process.Under time and resource constraints,we applied a more convenient approach.We investigated two MtGA3ox genes,MtGA3ox1 and MtGA3ox2,of Medicago truncatula,a diploid legume model species,finding that MtGA3ox1 plays a major role in GA-regulated plant architecture.Mutation of neither gene affected nitrogenase activity.These results suggest that MtGA3ox1 can be used in semidwarf and prostrate alfalfa breeding.Based on the M.truncatula MtGA3ox1 sequence,MsGA3ox1 was cloned from alfalfa,and two knockout targets were designed.An efficient CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing protocol was used to generate msga3ox1 mutants in alfalfa.We obtained three lines that carried mutations in all four alleles in the T0 generation.Fifteen clonal plants were vegetatively propagated from each transgenic line using shoot cuttings.The plant height and internode length of msga3ox1 null mutants were significantly decreased.The number of total lateral branches,leaf/stem ratio and crude protein content of aerial plant parts of msga3ox1 mutants were significantly increased.Thus,we obtained semi-dwarf and prostrate alfalfa by gene editing.展开更多
Objective:Anti-high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)is involved in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases,including psoriasis.The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of HMGB1 m...Objective:Anti-high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)is involved in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases,including psoriasis.The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of HMGB1 monoclonal antibody(mAb)in keratin 14(K14)-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)transgenic homozygous mice.Methods:Twelve VEGF transgenic mice were randomly divided into two groups of six mice each:the anti-HMGB1 mAb group and the immune complex(IC)mAb group.The mice underwent intraperitoneal injection of anti-HMGB1 mAb or IC mAb once every 2 days for a total of three treatments.Compare the lesions on the ears of the mice and evaluate the severity of the lesions using the baseline and clinical scores on the last day of treatment.The changes in psoriasis-like lesions,cellular infiltration of T cells,dendritic cells,and neutrophils were detected by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemistry.The mRNA expression of the inflammatory cytokines,including interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,interferon-γ,and IL-17 in the lesions were assessed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The number ofγδT cells in the lesions of two groups were detected by flow cytometry.Thet test was used to compare their differences.Results:The anti-HMGB1 mAb effectively ameliorated the clinical skin lesions.The clinical scores in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were lower than those in the IC mAb group(6.00±0.52vs.10.83±0.48,P<0.001).Histopathologic changes and improvements in the K14-VEGF transgenic homozygous mice were evident after three treatments.The scores of mice in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were significantly lower than those in the IC mAb group(3.25±0.71vs.6.95±0.83,P=0.0033).The average epidermal thickness in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group was reduced by about 45%when compared with that in the IC mAb group(32.15±7.08vs.64.69±7.93,P=0.0054).Moreover,anti-HMGB1 mAb also decreased the number of infiltrating CD3+T cells,myeloperoxidase-positive neutrophils,and CD11c+dendritic cells.The ratio of ear skinγδT cells was reduced in anti-HMGB1 mAb treated group.The mRNA expression of IL-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,interferon-γ,and IL-17 in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were significantly reduced when compared with IC mAb group(0.36±0.070vs.1.98±0.62,P=0.0148;6.43±1.37vs.13.80±1.33,P=0.0006;2.62±0.83vs.7.77±1.32,P=0.0026;4.69±1.13vs.11.41±1.92,P=0.0054).Conclusion:HMGB1 blockade(anti-HMGB1 mAb)reduced leukocyte infiltration and suppressed inflammatory cytokine expression in this K14-VEGF transgenic mouse model,markedly reducing the severity of the psoriasis-like lesions.HMGB1 blockade might serve as a potential target for the treatment of psoriasis.展开更多
Recently, the electrochemical N2 reduction reaction (NRR) in aqueous electrolytes at ambient temperature and pressure has demonstrated its unique advantages and potentials. The reactants are directly derived from ga...Recently, the electrochemical N2 reduction reaction (NRR) in aqueous electrolytes at ambient temperature and pressure has demonstrated its unique advantages and potentials. The reactants are directly derived from gaseous N2 and water, which are naturally abundant, and NH3 production is important for fertilizers and other industrial applications. To improve the conversion yield and selectivity (mainly competing with water reduction), electrocatalysts must be rationally designed to optimize the mass transport, chemisorption, and transduction pathways of protons and electrons. In this review, we summarize recent progress in the electrochemical NRR. Studies of electrocatalyst designs are summarized for different categories, including metal-based catalysts, metal oxide-derived catalysts, and hybrid catalysts. Strategies for enhancing the NRR performance based on the facet orientation, metal oxide interface, crystallinity, and nitrogen vacancies are presented. Additional system designs, such as lithium-nitrogen batteries, and the solvent effect are introduced. Finally, existing challenges and prospects are discussed.展开更多
Metal-organic frameworks are an emerging and fascinating category of porous solids that can be self-assembled with metal-based cations linked by organic molecules.The unique features of MOFs in porosity(or surface are...Metal-organic frameworks are an emerging and fascinating category of porous solids that can be self-assembled with metal-based cations linked by organic molecules.The unique features of MOFs in porosity(or surface areas),together with their diversity for chemical components and architectures,make MOFs attractive candidates in many applications.MOF membranes represent a long-term endeavor to convert MOF crystals in the lab to potentially industry-available commodities,which,as a promising alternative to distillation,provide a bright future for energy-efficient separation technologies closely related with chemicals,the environment,and energy.The membrane reactor shows a typical intensified process strategy by combining the catalytic reaction with the membrane separation in one unit.This review highlights the recent process of MOF-based membranes and the importance of MOF-based membrane reactors in relative intensified chemical processes.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12102205 and 12161065)the Scientific Research Ability of Youth Teachers of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University(Grant Nos.JC2021001 and BR220126)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(Grant No.2022QN01003)the Research Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Education Department(Grant Nos.NJYT23099 and NMGIRT2208).
文摘We study a coupled Schrödinger equation which is started from the Boussinesq equation of atmospheric gravity waves by using multiscale analysis and reduced perturbation method.For the coupled Schrödinger equation,we obtain the Manakov model of all-focusing,all-defocusing and mixed types by setting parameters value and apply the Hirota bilinear approach to provide the two-soliton and three-soliton solutions.Especially,we find that the all-defocusing type Manakov model admits bright-bright soliton solutions.Furthermore,we find that the all-defocusing type Manakov model admits bright-bright-bright soliton solutions.Therefrom,we go over how the free parameters affect the Manakov model’s allfocusing type’s two-soliton and three-soliton solutions’collision locations,propagation directions,and wave amplitudes.These findings are useful for setting a simulation scene in Rossby waves research.The answers we have found are helpful for studying physical properties of the equation in Rossby waves.
基金supported by the Agricultural Variety Improvement Project of Shandong Province(2019LZGC010)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFD1002701).
文摘Alfalfa(Medicago sativa L.)is a nutritious forage crop with wide ecological adaptability.The molecular breeding of alfalfa is restricted by its heterozygous tetraploid genome and the difficult genetic manipulation process.Under time and resource constraints,we applied a more convenient approach.We investigated two MtGA3ox genes,MtGA3ox1 and MtGA3ox2,of Medicago truncatula,a diploid legume model species,finding that MtGA3ox1 plays a major role in GA-regulated plant architecture.Mutation of neither gene affected nitrogenase activity.These results suggest that MtGA3ox1 can be used in semidwarf and prostrate alfalfa breeding.Based on the M.truncatula MtGA3ox1 sequence,MsGA3ox1 was cloned from alfalfa,and two knockout targets were designed.An efficient CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing protocol was used to generate msga3ox1 mutants in alfalfa.We obtained three lines that carried mutations in all four alleles in the T0 generation.Fifteen clonal plants were vegetatively propagated from each transgenic line using shoot cuttings.The plant height and internode length of msga3ox1 null mutants were significantly decreased.The number of total lateral branches,leaf/stem ratio and crude protein content of aerial plant parts of msga3ox1 mutants were significantly increased.Thus,we obtained semi-dwarf and prostrate alfalfa by gene editing.
基金supported in part by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81470143)research grants from the Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province(Nos.150005 and 16PJ035)。
文摘Objective:Anti-high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)is involved in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases,including psoriasis.The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of HMGB1 monoclonal antibody(mAb)in keratin 14(K14)-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)transgenic homozygous mice.Methods:Twelve VEGF transgenic mice were randomly divided into two groups of six mice each:the anti-HMGB1 mAb group and the immune complex(IC)mAb group.The mice underwent intraperitoneal injection of anti-HMGB1 mAb or IC mAb once every 2 days for a total of three treatments.Compare the lesions on the ears of the mice and evaluate the severity of the lesions using the baseline and clinical scores on the last day of treatment.The changes in psoriasis-like lesions,cellular infiltration of T cells,dendritic cells,and neutrophils were detected by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemistry.The mRNA expression of the inflammatory cytokines,including interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,interferon-γ,and IL-17 in the lesions were assessed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The number ofγδT cells in the lesions of two groups were detected by flow cytometry.Thet test was used to compare their differences.Results:The anti-HMGB1 mAb effectively ameliorated the clinical skin lesions.The clinical scores in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were lower than those in the IC mAb group(6.00±0.52vs.10.83±0.48,P<0.001).Histopathologic changes and improvements in the K14-VEGF transgenic homozygous mice were evident after three treatments.The scores of mice in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were significantly lower than those in the IC mAb group(3.25±0.71vs.6.95±0.83,P=0.0033).The average epidermal thickness in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group was reduced by about 45%when compared with that in the IC mAb group(32.15±7.08vs.64.69±7.93,P=0.0054).Moreover,anti-HMGB1 mAb also decreased the number of infiltrating CD3+T cells,myeloperoxidase-positive neutrophils,and CD11c+dendritic cells.The ratio of ear skinγδT cells was reduced in anti-HMGB1 mAb treated group.The mRNA expression of IL-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,interferon-γ,and IL-17 in the anti-HMGB1 mAb group were significantly reduced when compared with IC mAb group(0.36±0.070vs.1.98±0.62,P=0.0148;6.43±1.37vs.13.80±1.33,P=0.0006;2.62±0.83vs.7.77±1.32,P=0.0026;4.69±1.13vs.11.41±1.92,P=0.0054).Conclusion:HMGB1 blockade(anti-HMGB1 mAb)reduced leukocyte infiltration and suppressed inflammatory cytokine expression in this K14-VEGF transgenic mouse model,markedly reducing the severity of the psoriasis-like lesions.HMGB1 blockade might serve as a potential target for the treatment of psoriasis.
文摘Recently, the electrochemical N2 reduction reaction (NRR) in aqueous electrolytes at ambient temperature and pressure has demonstrated its unique advantages and potentials. The reactants are directly derived from gaseous N2 and water, which are naturally abundant, and NH3 production is important for fertilizers and other industrial applications. To improve the conversion yield and selectivity (mainly competing with water reduction), electrocatalysts must be rationally designed to optimize the mass transport, chemisorption, and transduction pathways of protons and electrons. In this review, we summarize recent progress in the electrochemical NRR. Studies of electrocatalyst designs are summarized for different categories, including metal-based catalysts, metal oxide-derived catalysts, and hybrid catalysts. Strategies for enhancing the NRR performance based on the facet orientation, metal oxide interface, crystallinity, and nitrogen vacancies are presented. Additional system designs, such as lithium-nitrogen batteries, and the solvent effect are introduced. Finally, existing challenges and prospects are discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 21978283,21721004,and 21706249)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant XDB17020400)+1 种基金LiaoNing Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1801004)DICP(grant DICP I201946).
文摘Metal-organic frameworks are an emerging and fascinating category of porous solids that can be self-assembled with metal-based cations linked by organic molecules.The unique features of MOFs in porosity(or surface areas),together with their diversity for chemical components and architectures,make MOFs attractive candidates in many applications.MOF membranes represent a long-term endeavor to convert MOF crystals in the lab to potentially industry-available commodities,which,as a promising alternative to distillation,provide a bright future for energy-efficient separation technologies closely related with chemicals,the environment,and energy.The membrane reactor shows a typical intensified process strategy by combining the catalytic reaction with the membrane separation in one unit.This review highlights the recent process of MOF-based membranes and the importance of MOF-based membrane reactors in relative intensified chemical processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21978283,22090060,and 22090063)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB17020400)+4 种基金Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1801004)the DNL Cooperation Fund,Chinese Academy of Sciences(DNL201920)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences,and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics(DICP ZZBS201711)the financial support of National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0208603)K.C.Wong Education Foundation(GJTD-2020-15)。