Application and mechanisms of Sanhua Decoction in the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury

Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion is a process in which the blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted and subsequently restored.However,it is highly likely to lead to further aggravation of pathological damage to ischemic tissues or the nervous system.,and has accordingly been a focus of extensive clinical research.As a traditional Chinese medicinal formulation,Sanhua Decoction has gradually gained importance in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.Its main constituents include Citrus aurantium,Magnolia officinalis,rhubarb,and Qiangwu,which are primarily used to regulate qi.In the treatment of neurological diseases,the therapeutic effects of the Sanhua Decoction are mediated via different pathways,including antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and neurotransmitter regu-latory pathways,as well as through the protection of nerve cells and a reduction in cerebral edema.Among the studies conducted to date,many have found that the application of Sanhua Decoction in the treatment of neurological diseases has clear therapeutic effects.In addition,as a natural treatment,the Sanhua Decoction has received widespread attention,given that it is safer and more effective than traditional Western medicines.Consequently,research on the mechanisms of action and efficacy of the Sanhua Decoctions in the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury is of considerable significance.In this paper,we describe the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and review the current status of its treatment to examine the therapeutic mechanisms of action of the Sanhua Decoction.We hope that the findings of the research presented herein will contribute to a better understanding of the efficacy of this formulation in the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion,and provide a scientific basis for its application in clinical practice.

Dynamically adjustable asymmetric transmission and polarization conversion for linearly polarized terahertz wave

The asymmetric transmission(AT) and polarization conversion of terahertz(THz) wave play a vital role in future THz communication,spectrum,and information processing.Generally,it is very difficult and complicated to actively control the AT of electromagnetic(EM) wave by using traditional devices.Here,we theoretically demonstrate a stereo-metamaterial(stereo-MM) consisting of a layer of metal structure and a layer of phase transition structure with a polyimide spacer in between.The performance of the device is simulated by using the finite-integration-technology(FIT).The results show that the AT and polarization conversion of linearly polarized wave can be dynamically controlled in a range of 1.0 THz-1.6 THz when the conductivity c,F of vanadium dioxide(VO2) is changed under the external stimulation.This study provides an example of actively controlling of the AT and polarization conversion of the EM wave.

Natural history of sensory nerve recovery after cutaneous nerve injury following foot and ankle surgery

Cutaneous nerve injury is the most common complication following foot and ankle surgery. However, clinical studies including long-term follow-up data after cutaneous nerve injury of the foot and ankle are lacking. In the current retrospective study, we analyzed the clinical data of 279 patients who underwent foot and ankle surgery. Subjects who suffered from apparent paresthesia in the cutaneous sensory nerve area after surgery were included in the study. Pa- tients received oral vitamin B^2 and methylcobalamin. We examined final follow-up data of 17 patients, including seven with sural nerve injury, five with superficial peroneal nerve injury, and five with plantar medial cutaneous nerve injury. We assessed nerve sensory function using the Medical Research Council Scale. Follow-up immediately, at 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 9 months, and 1 year after surgery demonstrated that sensory function was gradually restored in most patients within 6 months. However, recovery was slow at 9 months. There was no significant difference in sensory function between 9 months and 1 year after surgery. Painful neuromas occurred in four patients at 9 months to 1 year. The results demonstrated that the recovery of sensory func- tion in patients with various cutaneous nerve injuries after foot and ankle surgery required at least 6 months.

Evolution of Energy in Submerged Granular Column Collapse

The evolution of energy in subaerial and subaqueous granular column collapses is studied.Employing the refractive index matching method and planar laser-induced fluorescence technique,we obtain granular and liquid images simultaneously in a single experiment of subaqueous flow.Particle image velocimetry and particle tracking velocimetry are used to process the data for the fluid and granular phase.We find stepwise decreases in the total kinetic energy of the granular material.The stage of rapidly falling energy corresponds to large transverse changes in the direction of the massive granular particles.Moreover,in this stage,a major fraction of the granular kinetic energy transferred from the granular potential energy is lost or transferred.Interestingly,compared with dry granular flow,the existence of an ambient liquid seems to reduce the total dissipated energy,which may be the reason why previous studies observed similar granular runout distances in subaqueous and dry granular collapses.

Analysis of Cr Atoms Three-Dimensional Deposition Characteristics

The semi-classical model is used to simulate the three-dimensional trajectory and deposition distribution of the chromium atoms in the Gaussian laser standing wave field using the Runge-Kutta method, and then the three-dimensional deposition stripes are also given, besides, the effects of atomic beam divergence, chromatic aberration and spherical aberration on deposition structure are also analyzed.

Temperature Evolution of Energy Gap and Band Structure in the Superconducting and Pseudogap States of Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ)Superconductor Revealed by Laser-Based Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy

We carry out detailed momentum-dependent and temperature-dependent measurements on Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ)(Bi2212)superconductor in the superconducting and pseudogap states by super-high resolution laser-based angleresolved photoemission spectroscopy.The precise determination of the superconducting gap for the nearly optimally doped Bi2212(T_(c)=91 K)at low temperature indicates that the momentum-dependence of the superconducting gap deviates from the standard d-wave form(cos(2Φ)).It can be alternatively fitted by including a high-order term(cos(6Φ))in which the next nearest-neighbor interaction is considered.We find that the band structure near the antinodal region smoothly evolves across the pseudogap temperature without a signature of band reorganization which is distinct from that found in Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CuO_(6+δ)superconductors.This indicates that the band reorganization across the pseudogap temperature is not a universal behavior in cuprate superconductors.These results provide new insights in understanding the nature of the superconducting gap and pseudogap in high-temperature cuprate superconductors.

Enhanced red luminescence of Ca_(3)Si_(2−x)M_(x)O_(7):Eu^(3+)(M=Al,P)phosphors via partial substitution of Si^(4+) for applications in white light-emitting diodes

A red-emitting phosphor Ca_(2.91)Si_(2)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) with partial Al^(3+)/P^(5+) substitution on Si^(4+) was synthesized via a simple solid-state method,and the effects of the introduction of the M^(3+/5+)(M=Al,P)ions on the crystal structure and photoluminescence performance of Ca_(2.91)Si_(2−x)M_(x)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) phosphors were investigated.The X-ray diffraction(XRD),energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)results revealed that the structure of Ca_(3)Si_(2)O_(7) remained the same after the introduction of Al^(3+) and P^(5+) ions.The characteristic emission of Eu^(3+)-doped Ca_(3)Si_(2−x)M_(x)O_(7) phosphors exhibited two main peaks at 617 nm(red)and 593 nm(orange)under excitation at 394 nm,which originated from the^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(2)and^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(1) electron transitions of Eu^(3+) ions.After the partial substitution of Al^(3+) and P^(5+),the red emission intensities of the Ca_(2.91)Si_(2)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) phosphors were significantly enhanced by 1.88-and 1.42-fold,respectively,which is attributed to the crystal-field effect around Eu^(3+).Meanwhile,the luminescence intensities of the Ca_(2.91)Si_(1.96)Al_(0.04)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) and Ca_(2.91)Si_(1.94)P_(0.06)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) phosphors at 210℃ were 79.36%and 77.53%of those at 30°C,respectively,indicating their excellent thermal stability.Moreover,the as-prepared Ca_(2.91)Si_(1.96)Al_(0.04)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+)and Ca_(2.91)Si_(1.94)P_(0.06)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) red-emitting phosphors were combined with a near-ultraviolet chip of 395 nm to fabricate red-light-emitting diode(LED)and white(w)-LED devices with excellent chromaticity features.In summary,Al^(3+)/P^(5+)-substituted Ca_(2.91)Si_(2)O_(7):0.09Eu^(3+) can serve as red-emitting phosphors for applications in w-LEDs.

Senktide blocks aberrant RTN3 interactome to retard memory decline and tau pathology in social isolated Alzheimer’s disease mice

Sporadic or late-onset Alzheimer’s disease(LOAD)accounts for more than 95%of Alzheimer’s disease(AD)cases without any family history.Although genome-wide association studies have identified associated risk genes and loci for LOAD,numerous studies suggest that many adverse environmental factors,such as social isolation,are associated with an increased risk of dementia.However,the underlying mechanisms of social isolation in AD progression remain elusive.In the current study,we found that 7 days of social isolation could trigger pattern separation impairments and presynaptic abnormalities of the mossy fibre-CA3 circuit in AD mice.We also revealed that social isolation disrupted histone acetylation and resulted in the downregulation of 2 dentate gyrus(DG)-enriched miRNAs,which simultaneously target reticulon 3(RTN3),an endoplasmic reticulum protein that aggregates in presynaptic regions to disturb the formation of functional mossy fibre boutons(MFBs)by recruiting multiple mitochondrial and vesicle-related proteins.Interestingly,the aggregation of RTN3 also recruits the PP2A B subunits to suppress PP2A activity and induce tau hyperphosphorylation,which,in turn,further elevates RTN3 and forms a vicious cycle.Finally,using an artificial intelligence-assisted molecular docking approach,we determined that senktide,a selective agonist of neurokinin3 receptors(NK3R),could reduce the binding of RTN3 with its partners.Moreover,application of senktide in vivo effectively restored DG circuit disorders in socially isolated AD mice.Taken together,our findings not only demonstrate the epigenetic regulatory mechanism underlying mossy fibre synaptic disorders orchestrated by social isolation and tau pathology but also reveal a novel potential therapeutic strategy for AD.

Fe-based metallic glass as heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst for azo dyes degradation:effect of inorganic anions

Metallic glasses(MGs) are promising heterogeneous catalysts in water remediation,due to their superior efficiency,selectivity,reusability and corrosion resistance.However,few works are focused on the influence of inorganic anions that are abundant in wastewater.Herein,four common inorganic anions were added in a heterogeneous Fenton-like system(Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2)) to study inorganic anions' influence on MGs' catalytic performance during methylene blue(MB) degradation.Evidence demonstrated that chloride ions and dihydrogen phosphate ions had an adverse effect on the catalytic performance of Fe-MG,whereas Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2) system sustained high efficiency in the presence of sulfate ions and nitrate ions during the Fenton-like process.By studying the structure,surface morphology,and evolution of active species,it was found that inorganic anions had a significant effect on the surface morphology of Fe-MG and the generation of active species.This work will provide essential references for MGs as heterogeneous catalysts in practical applications.

Process mineralogy of Dalucao rare earth ore and design of beneficiation process based on AMICS

The test results of the automated mineral identification and characterization system(AMICS),including the mineral composition,particle size distribution,dissemination state and degree of liberation of the target minerals,could be used to improve the beneficiation process.Taking the Dalucao rare earth ore located in Dechang,Sichuan Province,China(with an average content of 2.40 wt%)as the research object in this paper,the chemical composition,phase composition and dissemination state of the minerals were tested by AMICS,and the minerals of different fineness were ground.The concentrate yield,grade and recovery rate of the minerals of different fineness were compared through flotation tests.When the grinding lasted for 5 min and 82.60%of mineral grains passed through the-74-μm sieve,the yield,grade and recovery rate could reach 20.19%,8.75%and 73.64%,respectively(as the best grinding fineness),under the same flotation conditions.

In situ scattering study of multiscale structural evolution during liquid–liquid phase transition in Mg-based metallic glasses

The glass-forming ability of Mg-Cu-Gd alloys could be significantly promoted with the addition of Ag.A calorimetric anomaly could be observed in the supercooled liquid region of the Mg-Cu-Ag-Gd metallic glass,indicating the occurrence of a liquid-state phase transition driven by entropy.However,the underlying mechanism of the polyamorphous phase transition remains unsettled.In the paper,in situ scattering techniques were employed to reveal multiscale structure evidence in a Mg65Cu15Ag10Gd10metallic glass with an anomalous exothermic peak upon heating.Resistivity measurements indicate a reentrant behavior for the Mg-Cu-Ag-Gd metallic glass in the anomalous exothermic peak temperature region during heating.In situ synchrotron diffraction results revealed that the local atomic structure tends to be ordered and loosely packed first,followed by reentering into the initial state upon heating.Moreover,time-resolved small-angle synchrotron X-ray scattering(SAXS) results show an increase in nanoscale heterogeneity first followed by a reentrant supercooled liquid behavior.A core-shell structure model has been used to fit the SAXS profiles when polyamorphous phase transition occurs.In contrast,there is no structure anomaly for the reference Mg-Cu-Gd alloy system.The detailed multiscale structural evidence suggests the occurrence of a liquid-liquid phase transition followed by a reentrant behavior in the MgCu-Ag-Gd metallic glass.Our results deepen the understanding of the structural origin of the glass-forming ability and shed light on the possibility of tuning the physical and mechanical properties by heat-treatment in the supercooled liquid region of Mg-based metallic glasses.