Magnesium(Mg) and its alloys have been intensively studied to develop the next generation of bone implants recently, but their clinical application is restricted by rapid degradation and unsatisfied osteogenic effect ...Magnesium(Mg) and its alloys have been intensively studied to develop the next generation of bone implants recently, but their clinical application is restricted by rapid degradation and unsatisfied osteogenic effect in vivo. A bioactive chemical conversion Mg-phenolic networks complex coating(e EGCG) was stepwise incorporated by epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG) and exogenous Mg^(2+)on Mg-2Zn magnesium alloy. Simplex EGCG induced chemical conversion coating(c EGCG) was set as compare group. The in vitro corrosion behavior of Mg-2Zn alloy, c EGCG and e EGCG was evaluated in SBF using electrochemical(PDP, EIS) and immersion test. The cytocompatibility was investigated with rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(r BMSCs). Furthermore, the in vivo tests using a rabbit model involved micro computed tomography(Micro-CT) analysis, histological observation, and interface analysis. The results showed that the e EGCG is Mgphenolic multilayer coating incorporated Mg-phenolic networks, which is rougher, more compact and much thicker than c EGCG. The e EGCG highly improved the corrosion resistance of Mg-2Zn alloy, combined with its lower average hemolytic ratios, continuous high scavenging effect ability and relatively moderate contact angle features, resulting in a stable and suitable biological environment, obviously promoted r BMSCs adhesion and proliferation. More importantly, Micro-CT, histological and interface elements distribution evaluations all revealed that the e EGCG effectively inhibited degradation and enhanced bone tissue formation of Mg alloy implants. This study puts forward a promising bioactive chemical conversion coating with Mg-phenolic networks for the application of biodegradable orthopedic implants.展开更多
In order to study the influence of thermal deformation of long-span cable- stayed bridge (LSCSB) on the dynamic characteristics of metro vehicle on the bridge, based on the theory of vehicle-track coupled dynamic...In order to study the influence of thermal deformation of long-span cable- stayed bridge (LSCSB) on the dynamic characteristics of metro vehicle on the bridge, based on the theory of vehicle-track coupled dynamics, the rigid-flexible coupled dynamic model of metro vehicle-track-LSCSB system is established by using finite element method and multi-rigid-body dynamics. Adopting this model, the deformation of LSCSB subject to temperature is analyzed, then the comprehensive effect of track random irregularity and rail deformation caused by temperature load is considered to study the dynamic characteristics of metro vehicle running through the bridge, and finally the influences of temperature increment and running speed on concerned dynamic indices of vehicle are studied. The results show that the LSCSB deforms obviously subject to temperature load, and the overall performance is that the cooling is arched, and the heating is bent, and the shape variable changes almost linearly with the temperature load. According to the parameters studied in this paper, the rail deformation caused by temperature load increases the wheel-rail vertical force, derailment coefficient and wheel load reduction rate by 1.5%, 3.1% and 5% respectively. The vertical acceleration of the vehicle body decreases by 2.4% under the cooling condition, while increases by 3.7% under the heating condition. The dynamic response of the bridge changes under temperature load. The maximum vertical and horizontal displacement in the middle of the main beam span are 6.24 mm and 2.19 mm respectively, and the maximum vertical and horizontal acceleration are 1.29 cm/s<sup>2</sup> and 2.54cm/s<sup>2</sup> respectively. The derailment coefficient and vertical acceleration of vehicle body are more affected by temperature load, and the wheel load reduction rate and wheel-rail vertical force are more affected by speed. The conclusion of this paper provides a reference for subsequent scholars to study the influence of thermal deformation on the dynamic response of vehicles on LSCSB.展开更多
Learning programming has become an important part of education.However,most students have extreme difficulty learning programming and complex algorithms.This is because programming has a hierarchical logic.Solving com...Learning programming has become an important part of education.However,most students have extreme difficulty learning programming and complex algorithms.This is because programming has a hierarchical logic.Solving complex problems requires students to develop skills in decomposing problems.To this end,this paper describes an effective method to develop an online platform for teaching complex algorithms.展开更多
The growth in biomedical data resources has raised potential privacy concerns and risks of genetic information leakage. For instance, exome sequencing aids clinical decisions by comparing data through web services, bu...The growth in biomedical data resources has raised potential privacy concerns and risks of genetic information leakage. For instance, exome sequencing aids clinical decisions by comparing data through web services, but it requires significant trust between users and providers. To alleviate privacy concerns, the most commonly used strategy is to anonymize sensitive data. Unfortunately, studies have shown that anonymization is insufficient to protect against reidentification attacks. Recently, privacy-preserving technologies have been applied to preserve application utility while protecting the privacy of biomedical data. We present the PICOTEES framework, a privacy-preserving online service of phenotype exploration for genetic-diagnostic variants (https://birthdefectlab.cn:3000/). PICOTEES enables privacy-preserving queries of the phenotype spectrum for a single variant by utilizing trusted execution environment technology, which can protect the privacy of the user's query information, backend models, and data, as well as the final results. We demonstrate the utility and performance of PICOTEES by exploring a bioinformatics dataset. The dataset is from a cohort containing 20,909 genetic testing patients with 3,152,508 variants from the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in China, dominated by the Chinese Han population (>99.9%). Our query results yield a large number of unreported diagnostic variants and previously reported pathogenicity.展开更多
Accurate and reasonable prediction of industrial electricity consumption is of great significance for promoting regional green transformation and optimizing the energy structure.However,the regional power system is co...Accurate and reasonable prediction of industrial electricity consumption is of great significance for promoting regional green transformation and optimizing the energy structure.However,the regional power system is complicated and uncertain,affected by multiple factors including climate,population and economy.This paper incorporates structure expansion,parameter optimization and rolling mechanism into a system forecasting framework,and designs a novel rolling and fractional-ordered grey system model to forecast the industrial electricity consumption,improving the accuracy of the traditional grey models.The optimal fractional order is obtained by using the particle swarm optimization algorithm,which enhances the model adaptability.Then,the proposed model is employed to forecast and analyze the changing trend of industrial electricity consumption in Fujian province.Experimental results show that industrial electricity consumption in Fujian will maintain an upward growth and it is expected to 186.312 billion kWh in 2026.Compared with other seven benchmark prediction models,the proposed grey system model performs best in terms of both simulation and prediction performance metrics,providing scientific reference for regional energy planning and electricity market operation.展开更多
Polyetheretherketone(PEEK)has been an alternative material for titanium in bone defect repair,but its clinical application is limited by its poor osseointegration.In this study,a porous structural design and activated...Polyetheretherketone(PEEK)has been an alternative material for titanium in bone defect repair,but its clinical application is limited by its poor osseointegration.In this study,a porous structural design and activated surface modification were used to enhance the osseointegration capacity of PEEK materials.Porous PEEK scaffolds were manufactured via fused deposition modeling and a polydopamine(PDA)coating chelated with magnesium ions(Mg^(2+))was utilized on the surface.After surface modification,the hydrophilicity of PEEK scaffolds was significantly enhanced,and bioactive Mg^(2+)could be released.In vitro results showed that the activated surface could promote cell proliferation and adhesion and contribute to osteoblast differentiation and mineralization;the released Mg^(2+)promoted angiogenesis and might contribute to the formation of osteogenic H-type vessels.Furthermore,porous PEEK scaffolds were implanted in rabbit femoral condyles for in vivo evaluation of osseointegration.The results showed that the customized three-dimensional porous structure facilitated vascular ingrowth and bone ingrowth within the PEEK scaffolds.The PDA coating enhanced the interfacial osseointegration of porous PEEK scaffolds and the released Mg^(2+)accelerated early bone ingrowth by promoting early angiogenesis during the coating degradation process.This study provides an efficient solution for enhancing the osseointegration of PEEK materials,which has high potential for translational clinical applications.展开更多
Background:Significant brain volume deviation is an essential phenotype in children with neurodevelopmental delay(NDD),but its genetic basis has not been fully characterized.This study attempted to analyze the genetic...Background:Significant brain volume deviation is an essential phenotype in children with neurodevelopmental delay(NDD),but its genetic basis has not been fully characterized.This study attempted to analyze the genetic factors associated with significant whole-brain deviation volume(WBDV).Methods:We established a reference curve based on 4222 subjects ranging in age from the first postnatal day to 18 years.We recruited only NDD patients without acquired etiologies or positive genetic results.Cranial magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)and clinical exome sequencing(2742 genes)data were acquired.A genetic burden test was performed,and the results were compared between patients with and without significant WBDV.Literature review analyses and BrainSpan analysis based on the human brain developmental transcriptome were performed to detect the potential role of genetic risk factors in human brain development.Results:We recruited a total of 253 NDD patients.Among them,26 had significantly decreased WBDV(<-2 standard deviations[SDs]),and 14 had significantly increased WBDV(>+2 SDs).NDD patients with significant WBDV had higher rates of motor development delay(49.8%[106/213]vs.75.0%[30/40],P=0.003)than patients without significant WBDV.Genetic burden analyses found 30 genes with an increased allele frequency of rare variants in patients with significant WBDV.Analyses of the literature further demonstrated that these genes were not randomly identified:burden genes were more related to the brain development than background genes(P=1.656e^(-9)).In seven human brain regions related to motor development,we observed burden genes had higher expression before 37-week gestational age than postnatal stages.Functional analyses found that burden genes were enriched in embryonic brain development,with positive regulation of synaptic growth at the neuromuscular junction,positive regulation of deoxyribonucleic acid templated transcription,and response to hormone,and these genes were shown to be expressed in neural progenitors.Based on single cell sequencing analyses,we found TUBB2B gene had elevated expression levels in neural progenitor cells,interneuron,and excitatory neuron and SOX15 had high expression in interneuron and excitatory neuron.Conclusion:Idiopathic NDD patients with significant brain volume changes detected by MRI had an increased prevalence of motor development delay,which could be explained by the genetic differences characterized herein.展开更多
Endowing implant surfaces with combined antibacterial and osteogenic properties by drug-loaded coatings has made great strides,but how to achieve the combined excellence of infection-triggered bactericidal and in vivo...Endowing implant surfaces with combined antibacterial and osteogenic properties by drug-loaded coatings has made great strides,but how to achieve the combined excellence of infection-triggered bactericidal and in vivo-proven osteogenic activities without causing bacterial resistance still remains a formidable challenge.Herein,antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)with osteogenic fragments were designed and complexed on the surface of silver nanoparticle(AgNP)through hydrogen bonding,and the collagen structure-bionic silk fibroin(SF)was applied to carry AgNPs@AMPs to achieve infection-triggered antibacterial and osteointegration.As verified by TEM,AMPs contributed to the dispersion and size-regulation of AgNPs,with a particle size of about 20 nm,and a clear protein corona structure was observed on the particle surface.The release curve of silver ion displayed that the SF-based coating owned sensitive pH-responsive properties.In the antibacterial test against S.aureus for up to 21 days,the antibacterial rate had always remained above 99%.Meanwhile,the underlying mechanism was revealed,originating from the destruction of the bacterial cell membranes and ROS generation.The SF-based coating was conducive to the adhesion,diffusion,and proliferation of bone marrow stem cells(BMSCs)on the surface,and promoted the expression of osteogenic genes and collagen secretion.The in vivo implantation results showed that compared with the untreated Ti implants,SF-based coating enhanced osseointegration at week 4 and 8.Overall,the AgNPs@AMPs-loaded SF-based coating presented the ability to synergistically inhibit bacteria and promote osseointegration,possessing tremendous potential application prospects in bone defects and related-infection treatments.展开更多
The comparative study of submerged arc welding(SAW)and laser hybrid welding(LHW)was carried out for a 690 MPa high strength steel with thickness of 20 mm.Microstructure and ductile–brittle transition temperature(DBTT...The comparative study of submerged arc welding(SAW)and laser hybrid welding(LHW)was carried out for a 690 MPa high strength steel with thickness of 20 mm.Microstructure and ductile–brittle transition temperature(DBTT)evolution in welded zone were elucidated from the aspect of crystallographic structure,particularly,digitization and visualization of 24 variants.The impact toughness of each micro zone in LHW joint is better than that of SAW,in which the DBTT of equivalent fusion line and heat-affected zone(HAZ)can reach−70 and−80℃,while that of SAW is only−50℃.LHW technology induces narrowing of the HAZ and refining of the microstructure obtained in weld metal and HAZ.Meanwhile,the austenite grain size and transformation driving force in the coarse grained heat-affected zone(CGHAZ)are reduced and increased,respectively.It makes variant selection mechanism occurring in CGHAZ of LHW dominate by close-packed plane grouping,which promotes lath bainite formation with high density of high angle grain boundary,especially block boundary dominated by V1/V2 pair.While for SAW,the lower transformation driving force inferred from the large amount of retained austenite in CGHAZ induces Bain grouping of variants,and thus triggers the brittle crack propagating straightly in granular bainite,resulting in lower impact toughness and higher DBTT.展开更多
Selective endovascular hypothermia has been used to provide cooling-induced cerebral neuroprotection,but current catheters do not support thermally-insulated transfer of cold infusate,which results in an increased exi...Selective endovascular hypothermia has been used to provide cooling-induced cerebral neuroprotection,but current catheters do not support thermally-insulated transfer of cold infusate,which results in an increased exit temperature,causes hemodilution,and limits its cooling efficiency.Herein,air-sprayed fibroin/silica-based coatings combined with chemical vapor deposited parylene-C capping film was prepared on catheter.This coating features in dual-sized-hollow-microparticle incorporated structures with low thermal conductivity.The infusate exit temperature is tunable by adjusting the coating thickness and infusion rate.No peeling or cracking was observed on the coatings under bending and rotational scenarios in the vascular models.Its efficiency was verified in a swine model,and the outlet temperature of coated catheter(75μm thickness)was 1.8-2.0◦C lower than that of the uncoated one.This pioneering work on catheter thermal insulation coatings may facilitate the clinical translation of selective endovascular hypothermia for neuroprotection in patients with acute ischemic stroke.展开更多
The Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)was first confirmed in November 2021 in South Africa^([1])and is more transmissible than other sub-variants.^([2])The influence of Omic...The Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)was first confirmed in November 2021 in South Africa^([1])and is more transmissible than other sub-variants.^([2])The influence of Omicron in children has been recognized with increased hospital admission rate than Delta wave.^([3,4])But severe clinical outcomes and comorbidity of Omicron are less than Delta in children.^([5])Hospitalized children during the Omicron period were more likely to be younger than that in the pre-Omicron period.^([6])展开更多
To the Editor:Approximately 15 million preterm babies,i.e.,those delivered at<37 weeks of gestational age(GA),are born globally every year,and of them,0.4%are extremely premature infants(EPIs),i.e.,those delivered ...To the Editor:Approximately 15 million preterm babies,i.e.,those delivered at<37 weeks of gestational age(GA),are born globally every year,and of them,0.4%are extremely premature infants(EPIs),i.e.,those delivered at<28 weeks of GA.^([1])Iterations of neonatal care have significantly extended the viability of preterm babies.However,improved viability is accompanied by an increased risk of unreversed injuries,such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and intraventricular hemorrhage.Therefore,a more physiological simulating in utero status is needed to protect EPIs’immature organs during the transitional period and ensure that they develop in the same manner that they would have in the womb.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloys are considered to be a new generation of revolutionary medical metals.Laser-beam powder bed fusion(PBF-LB)is suitable for fabricating metal implants withpersonalized and complicated structures.Howe...Magnesium(Mg)alloys are considered to be a new generation of revolutionary medical metals.Laser-beam powder bed fusion(PBF-LB)is suitable for fabricating metal implants withpersonalized and complicated structures.However,the as-built part usually exhibits undesirable microstructure and unsatisfactory performance.In this work,WE43 parts were firstly fabricated by PBF-LB and then subjected to heat treatment.Although a high densification rate of 99.91%was achieved using suitable processes,the as-built parts exhibited anisotropic and layeredmicrostructure with heterogeneously precipitated Nd-rich intermetallic.After heat treatment,fine and nano-scaled Mg24Y5particles were precipitated.Meanwhile,theα-Mg grainsunderwent recrystallization and turned coarsened slightly,which effectively weakened thetexture intensity and reduced the anisotropy.As a consequence,the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength were significantly improved to(250.2±3.5)MPa and(312±3.7)MPa,respectively,while the elongation was still maintained at a high level of 15.2%.Furthermore,the homogenized microstructure reduced the tendency of localized corrosion and favoredthe development of uniform passivation film.Thus,the degradation rate of WE43 parts was decreased by an order of magnitude.Besides,in-vitro cell experiments proved their favorable biocompatibility.展开更多
Advances in genomic medicine have greatly improved our understanding of human diseases.However,phenome is not well understood.High-resolution and multidimensional phenotypes have shed light on the mechanisms underlyin...Advances in genomic medicine have greatly improved our understanding of human diseases.However,phenome is not well understood.High-resolution and multidimensional phenotypes have shed light on the mechanisms underlying neonatal diseases in greater details and have the potential to optimize clinical strategies.In this review,we first highlight the value of analyzing traditional phenotypes using a data science approach in the neonatal population.We then discuss recent research on high-resolution,multidimensional,and structured phenotypes in neonatal critical diseases.Finally,we briefly introduce current technologies available for the analysis of multidimensional data and the value that can be provided by integrating these data into clinical practice.In summary,a time series of multidimensional phenome can improve our understanding of disease mechanisms and diagnostic decision-making,stratify patients,and provide clinicians with optimized strategies for therapeutic intervention;however,the available technologies for collecting multidimensional data and the best platform for connecting multiple modalities should be considered.展开更多
Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have garnered significant attention because of their unique biodegradability,favorable biocompatibility,and suitable mechanical properties.The incorporation of rare earth(RE)elements,wit...Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have garnered significant attention because of their unique biodegradability,favorable biocompatibility,and suitable mechanical properties.The incorporation of rare earth(RE)elements,with their distinct physical and chemical properties,has greatly contributed to enhancing the mechanical performance,degradation behavior,and biological performance of biomedical Mg alloys.Currently,a series of RE-Mg alloys are being designed and investigated for orthopedic implants and cardiovascular stents,achieving substantial and encouraging research progress.In this work,a comprehensive summary of the state-of-the-art in biomedical RE-Mg alloys is provided.The physiological effects and design standards of RE elements in biomedical Mg alloys are discussed.Particularly,the degradation behavior and mechanical properties,including their underlying action are studied in-depth.Furthermore,the preparation techniques and current application status of RE-Mg alloys are reviewed.Finally,we address the ongoing challenges and propose future prospects to guide the development of high-performance biomedical Mg-RE alloys.展开更多
Programmable droplet manipulation based on external stimulation is in high demand in various modern technologies.Despite notable progress,current manipulation strategies still suffer from a common drawback such as sin...Programmable droplet manipulation based on external stimulation is in high demand in various modern technologies.Despite notable progress,current manipulation strategies still suffer from a common drawback such as single control means of modulating the external stimulation input,which leads to huge challenges in sophisticated and large scale-up droplet handling.Herein,a unique patternreconfiguration-driven droplet manipulation method is developed on conductive/nonconductive pattern surfaces under charge deposition.Contactless charge deposition induces the“edge barrier”phenomenon at the boundaries of conductive/nonconductive patterns,analogous to an invisible and tunable wall guiding droplet behaviors.The edge barrier effect can be flexibly tuned by the nonconductive surface pattern.Thus,with charge deposition,surfaces are endowed with protean control functionality.The design of conductive/nonconductive patterns can effectively enable multifunction droplet manipulations,including track-guided sliding,sorting,merging,and mixing.Moreover,dynamical pattern reconfiguration drives programmable fluidics with sophisticated and large scale-up droplet handling capabilities in a low-cost and simple approach.展开更多
Owing to its designability and intrinsic fluorescence,non-conjugated hyperbranched polysiloxane(HBPSi)has attracted widespread attention in biological filed,while it is still severely restricted by low fluorescence ef...Owing to its designability and intrinsic fluorescence,non-conjugated hyperbranched polysiloxane(HBPSi)has attracted widespread attention in biological filed,while it is still severely restricted by low fluorescence efficiency.So,in this paper,we introduced disulfide into HBPSi improving their luminescence properties and synthesized different molecular weight HBPSi(P1,P2,and P3).Surprisingly,P1 exhibited ultrahigh quantum yield up to 47.81%.Meanwhile,experiments applied with theoretical calculations were employed to explore the fluorescence mechanism,which is attributed to efficient restricting of non-radiative decay by clusteroluminogens formed with the cooperation of hyperbranched structure and double hydrogen bonding.In addition,the biocompatibility of P1 was verified by co-culture with MC3T3-E1 and P1 lighted up mouse fibroblast cells without fluorescent dyes.This work designed a novel fluorescent polymer with ultrahigh fluorescence quantum yield and cell imaging ability,which is promising in visualization diagnosis and treatment of tumor.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province (2019ZDLSF03-06) and (2020ZDLGY13-05)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2020YFC1107202)。
文摘Magnesium(Mg) and its alloys have been intensively studied to develop the next generation of bone implants recently, but their clinical application is restricted by rapid degradation and unsatisfied osteogenic effect in vivo. A bioactive chemical conversion Mg-phenolic networks complex coating(e EGCG) was stepwise incorporated by epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG) and exogenous Mg^(2+)on Mg-2Zn magnesium alloy. Simplex EGCG induced chemical conversion coating(c EGCG) was set as compare group. The in vitro corrosion behavior of Mg-2Zn alloy, c EGCG and e EGCG was evaluated in SBF using electrochemical(PDP, EIS) and immersion test. The cytocompatibility was investigated with rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(r BMSCs). Furthermore, the in vivo tests using a rabbit model involved micro computed tomography(Micro-CT) analysis, histological observation, and interface analysis. The results showed that the e EGCG is Mgphenolic multilayer coating incorporated Mg-phenolic networks, which is rougher, more compact and much thicker than c EGCG. The e EGCG highly improved the corrosion resistance of Mg-2Zn alloy, combined with its lower average hemolytic ratios, continuous high scavenging effect ability and relatively moderate contact angle features, resulting in a stable and suitable biological environment, obviously promoted r BMSCs adhesion and proliferation. More importantly, Micro-CT, histological and interface elements distribution evaluations all revealed that the e EGCG effectively inhibited degradation and enhanced bone tissue formation of Mg alloy implants. This study puts forward a promising bioactive chemical conversion coating with Mg-phenolic networks for the application of biodegradable orthopedic implants.
文摘In order to study the influence of thermal deformation of long-span cable- stayed bridge (LSCSB) on the dynamic characteristics of metro vehicle on the bridge, based on the theory of vehicle-track coupled dynamics, the rigid-flexible coupled dynamic model of metro vehicle-track-LSCSB system is established by using finite element method and multi-rigid-body dynamics. Adopting this model, the deformation of LSCSB subject to temperature is analyzed, then the comprehensive effect of track random irregularity and rail deformation caused by temperature load is considered to study the dynamic characteristics of metro vehicle running through the bridge, and finally the influences of temperature increment and running speed on concerned dynamic indices of vehicle are studied. The results show that the LSCSB deforms obviously subject to temperature load, and the overall performance is that the cooling is arched, and the heating is bent, and the shape variable changes almost linearly with the temperature load. According to the parameters studied in this paper, the rail deformation caused by temperature load increases the wheel-rail vertical force, derailment coefficient and wheel load reduction rate by 1.5%, 3.1% and 5% respectively. The vertical acceleration of the vehicle body decreases by 2.4% under the cooling condition, while increases by 3.7% under the heating condition. The dynamic response of the bridge changes under temperature load. The maximum vertical and horizontal displacement in the middle of the main beam span are 6.24 mm and 2.19 mm respectively, and the maximum vertical and horizontal acceleration are 1.29 cm/s<sup>2</sup> and 2.54cm/s<sup>2</sup> respectively. The derailment coefficient and vertical acceleration of vehicle body are more affected by temperature load, and the wheel load reduction rate and wheel-rail vertical force are more affected by speed. The conclusion of this paper provides a reference for subsequent scholars to study the influence of thermal deformation on the dynamic response of vehicles on LSCSB.
基金by the XJTLU Research Fund(Grant No.RDF-21-01-053,TDF21/22-R23-160)External Research Fund(Grant No.RDS10120220093,RDS10120220021).
文摘Learning programming has become an important part of education.However,most students have extreme difficulty learning programming and complex algorithms.This is because programming has a hierarchical logic.Solving complex problems requires students to develop skills in decomposing problems.To this end,this paper describes an effective method to develop an online platform for teaching complex algorithms.
基金funded by the Shanghai Hospital Development Center(SHDC2020CR6028-002 to W.Zhou)National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFC2006402 to Y.Lu)+7 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022ZD0116003 to X.Dong)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai(22002400700 to S.Wu)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(20Z11900600 to W.Zhou)National Key Research and Development Program(2018YFC0116903 to W.Zhou)Major Research Projects for Young and Middle-aged People of Fujian Province(2021ZQNZD017 to Y.Lu)supported by Key Lab Information Network Security,Ministry of Public Security(to H.Zheng and S.Wang)“Pioneer”and”Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.2022C01126 to Q.Sun and S.Wang)National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFC2500802 and 2021YFC2500806 to H.Zheng and S.Wang).
文摘The growth in biomedical data resources has raised potential privacy concerns and risks of genetic information leakage. For instance, exome sequencing aids clinical decisions by comparing data through web services, but it requires significant trust between users and providers. To alleviate privacy concerns, the most commonly used strategy is to anonymize sensitive data. Unfortunately, studies have shown that anonymization is insufficient to protect against reidentification attacks. Recently, privacy-preserving technologies have been applied to preserve application utility while protecting the privacy of biomedical data. We present the PICOTEES framework, a privacy-preserving online service of phenotype exploration for genetic-diagnostic variants (https://birthdefectlab.cn:3000/). PICOTEES enables privacy-preserving queries of the phenotype spectrum for a single variant by utilizing trusted execution environment technology, which can protect the privacy of the user's query information, backend models, and data, as well as the final results. We demonstrate the utility and performance of PICOTEES by exploring a bioinformatics dataset. The dataset is from a cohort containing 20,909 genetic testing patients with 3,152,508 variants from the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in China, dominated by the Chinese Han population (>99.9%). Our query results yield a large number of unreported diagnostic variants and previously reported pathogenicity.
基金supported in part by the National Social Science Fund of China under Grant No.22FGLB035Fujian Provincial Federation of Social Sciences under Grant No.FJ2023B109.
文摘Accurate and reasonable prediction of industrial electricity consumption is of great significance for promoting regional green transformation and optimizing the energy structure.However,the regional power system is complicated and uncertain,affected by multiple factors including climate,population and economy.This paper incorporates structure expansion,parameter optimization and rolling mechanism into a system forecasting framework,and designs a novel rolling and fractional-ordered grey system model to forecast the industrial electricity consumption,improving the accuracy of the traditional grey models.The optimal fractional order is obtained by using the particle swarm optimization algorithm,which enhances the model adaptability.Then,the proposed model is employed to forecast and analyze the changing trend of industrial electricity consumption in Fujian province.Experimental results show that industrial electricity consumption in Fujian will maintain an upward growth and it is expected to 186.312 billion kWh in 2026.Compared with other seven benchmark prediction models,the proposed grey system model performs best in terms of both simulation and prediction performance metrics,providing scientific reference for regional energy planning and electricity market operation.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871239,No.32101087,No.52171244).
文摘Polyetheretherketone(PEEK)has been an alternative material for titanium in bone defect repair,but its clinical application is limited by its poor osseointegration.In this study,a porous structural design and activated surface modification were used to enhance the osseointegration capacity of PEEK materials.Porous PEEK scaffolds were manufactured via fused deposition modeling and a polydopamine(PDA)coating chelated with magnesium ions(Mg^(2+))was utilized on the surface.After surface modification,the hydrophilicity of PEEK scaffolds was significantly enhanced,and bioactive Mg^(2+)could be released.In vitro results showed that the activated surface could promote cell proliferation and adhesion and contribute to osteoblast differentiation and mineralization;the released Mg^(2+)promoted angiogenesis and might contribute to the formation of osteogenic H-type vessels.Furthermore,porous PEEK scaffolds were implanted in rabbit femoral condyles for in vivo evaluation of osseointegration.The results showed that the customized three-dimensional porous structure facilitated vascular ingrowth and bone ingrowth within the PEEK scaffolds.The PDA coating enhanced the interfacial osseointegration of porous PEEK scaffolds and the released Mg^(2+)accelerated early bone ingrowth by promoting early angiogenesis during the coating degradation process.This study provides an efficient solution for enhancing the osseointegration of PEEK materials,which has high potential for translational clinical applications.
基金grants from the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipal(No.19411964400)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(No.2018SHZDZX01)ZJLab.
文摘Background:Significant brain volume deviation is an essential phenotype in children with neurodevelopmental delay(NDD),but its genetic basis has not been fully characterized.This study attempted to analyze the genetic factors associated with significant whole-brain deviation volume(WBDV).Methods:We established a reference curve based on 4222 subjects ranging in age from the first postnatal day to 18 years.We recruited only NDD patients without acquired etiologies or positive genetic results.Cranial magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)and clinical exome sequencing(2742 genes)data were acquired.A genetic burden test was performed,and the results were compared between patients with and without significant WBDV.Literature review analyses and BrainSpan analysis based on the human brain developmental transcriptome were performed to detect the potential role of genetic risk factors in human brain development.Results:We recruited a total of 253 NDD patients.Among them,26 had significantly decreased WBDV(<-2 standard deviations[SDs]),and 14 had significantly increased WBDV(>+2 SDs).NDD patients with significant WBDV had higher rates of motor development delay(49.8%[106/213]vs.75.0%[30/40],P=0.003)than patients without significant WBDV.Genetic burden analyses found 30 genes with an increased allele frequency of rare variants in patients with significant WBDV.Analyses of the literature further demonstrated that these genes were not randomly identified:burden genes were more related to the brain development than background genes(P=1.656e^(-9)).In seven human brain regions related to motor development,we observed burden genes had higher expression before 37-week gestational age than postnatal stages.Functional analyses found that burden genes were enriched in embryonic brain development,with positive regulation of synaptic growth at the neuromuscular junction,positive regulation of deoxyribonucleic acid templated transcription,and response to hormone,and these genes were shown to be expressed in neural progenitors.Based on single cell sequencing analyses,we found TUBB2B gene had elevated expression levels in neural progenitor cells,interneuron,and excitatory neuron and SOX15 had high expression in interneuron and excitatory neuron.Conclusion:Idiopathic NDD patients with significant brain volume changes detected by MRI had an increased prevalence of motor development delay,which could be explained by the genetic differences characterized herein.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant numbers 32071327,32101087)Shaanxi Science and Technology Association(2022JQ-312).
文摘Endowing implant surfaces with combined antibacterial and osteogenic properties by drug-loaded coatings has made great strides,but how to achieve the combined excellence of infection-triggered bactericidal and in vivo-proven osteogenic activities without causing bacterial resistance still remains a formidable challenge.Herein,antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)with osteogenic fragments were designed and complexed on the surface of silver nanoparticle(AgNP)through hydrogen bonding,and the collagen structure-bionic silk fibroin(SF)was applied to carry AgNPs@AMPs to achieve infection-triggered antibacterial and osteointegration.As verified by TEM,AMPs contributed to the dispersion and size-regulation of AgNPs,with a particle size of about 20 nm,and a clear protein corona structure was observed on the particle surface.The release curve of silver ion displayed that the SF-based coating owned sensitive pH-responsive properties.In the antibacterial test against S.aureus for up to 21 days,the antibacterial rate had always remained above 99%.Meanwhile,the underlying mechanism was revealed,originating from the destruction of the bacterial cell membranes and ROS generation.The SF-based coating was conducive to the adhesion,diffusion,and proliferation of bone marrow stem cells(BMSCs)on the surface,and promoted the expression of osteogenic genes and collagen secretion.The in vivo implantation results showed that compared with the untreated Ti implants,SF-based coating enhanced osseointegration at week 4 and 8.Overall,the AgNPs@AMPs-loaded SF-based coating presented the ability to synergistically inhibit bacteria and promote osseointegration,possessing tremendous potential application prospects in bone defects and related-infection treatments.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001023)the Special Fund for Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province(No.SDZX2020008)the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2019JZZY020238).
文摘The comparative study of submerged arc welding(SAW)and laser hybrid welding(LHW)was carried out for a 690 MPa high strength steel with thickness of 20 mm.Microstructure and ductile–brittle transition temperature(DBTT)evolution in welded zone were elucidated from the aspect of crystallographic structure,particularly,digitization and visualization of 24 variants.The impact toughness of each micro zone in LHW joint is better than that of SAW,in which the DBTT of equivalent fusion line and heat-affected zone(HAZ)can reach−70 and−80℃,while that of SAW is only−50℃.LHW technology induces narrowing of the HAZ and refining of the microstructure obtained in weld metal and HAZ.Meanwhile,the austenite grain size and transformation driving force in the coarse grained heat-affected zone(CGHAZ)are reduced and increased,respectively.It makes variant selection mechanism occurring in CGHAZ of LHW dominate by close-packed plane grouping,which promotes lath bainite formation with high density of high angle grain boundary,especially block boundary dominated by V1/V2 pair.While for SAW,the lower transformation driving force inferred from the large amount of retained austenite in CGHAZ induces Bain grouping of variants,and thus triggers the brittle crack propagating straightly in granular bainite,resulting in lower impact toughness and higher DBTT.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82102220,82027802,61975017,82071468)Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(Z221100007422023)+1 种基金General Projects of Scientific and Technological Plan of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(KM202010025023)Talents Gathering Project of Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University.
文摘Selective endovascular hypothermia has been used to provide cooling-induced cerebral neuroprotection,but current catheters do not support thermally-insulated transfer of cold infusate,which results in an increased exit temperature,causes hemodilution,and limits its cooling efficiency.Herein,air-sprayed fibroin/silica-based coatings combined with chemical vapor deposited parylene-C capping film was prepared on catheter.This coating features in dual-sized-hollow-microparticle incorporated structures with low thermal conductivity.The infusate exit temperature is tunable by adjusting the coating thickness and infusion rate.No peeling or cracking was observed on the coatings under bending and rotational scenarios in the vascular models.Its efficiency was verified in a swine model,and the outlet temperature of coated catheter(75μm thickness)was 1.8-2.0◦C lower than that of the uncoated one.This pioneering work on catheter thermal insulation coatings may facilitate the clinical translation of selective endovascular hypothermia for neuroprotection in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2701800 and 2021YFC2701801)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(No.ZD2021CY001).
文摘The Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)was first confirmed in November 2021 in South Africa^([1])and is more transmissible than other sub-variants.^([2])The influence of Omicron in children has been recognized with increased hospital admission rate than Delta wave.^([3,4])But severe clinical outcomes and comorbidity of Omicron are less than Delta in children.^([5])Hospitalized children during the Omicron period were more likely to be younger than that in the pre-Omicron period.^([6])
文摘To the Editor:Approximately 15 million preterm babies,i.e.,those delivered at<37 weeks of gestational age(GA),are born globally every year,and of them,0.4%are extremely premature infants(EPIs),i.e.,those delivered at<28 weeks of GA.^([1])Iterations of neonatal care have significantly extended the viability of preterm babies.However,improved viability is accompanied by an increased risk of unreversed injuries,such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and intraventricular hemorrhage.Therefore,a more physiological simulating in utero status is needed to protect EPIs’immature organs during the transitional period and ensure that they develop in the same manner that they would have in the womb.
基金supported by the following funds:National Natural Science Foundation of China(51935014,52165043)Jiangxi Provincial Cultivation Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Subjects(20225BCJ23008)+1 种基金Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20224ACB204013,20224ACB214008)Scientific Research Project of Anhui Universities(KJ2021A1106)。
文摘Magnesium(Mg)alloys are considered to be a new generation of revolutionary medical metals.Laser-beam powder bed fusion(PBF-LB)is suitable for fabricating metal implants withpersonalized and complicated structures.However,the as-built part usually exhibits undesirable microstructure and unsatisfactory performance.In this work,WE43 parts were firstly fabricated by PBF-LB and then subjected to heat treatment.Although a high densification rate of 99.91%was achieved using suitable processes,the as-built parts exhibited anisotropic and layeredmicrostructure with heterogeneously precipitated Nd-rich intermetallic.After heat treatment,fine and nano-scaled Mg24Y5particles were precipitated.Meanwhile,theα-Mg grainsunderwent recrystallization and turned coarsened slightly,which effectively weakened thetexture intensity and reduced the anisotropy.As a consequence,the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength were significantly improved to(250.2±3.5)MPa and(312±3.7)MPa,respectively,while the elongation was still maintained at a high level of 15.2%.Furthermore,the homogenized microstructure reduced the tendency of localized corrosion and favoredthe development of uniform passivation film.Thus,the degradation rate of WE43 parts was decreased by an order of magnitude.Besides,in-vitro cell experiments proved their favorable biocompatibility.
基金funded by project supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2020YFC2006402)project supported by Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2017SHZDZX01).
文摘Advances in genomic medicine have greatly improved our understanding of human diseases.However,phenome is not well understood.High-resolution and multidimensional phenotypes have shed light on the mechanisms underlying neonatal diseases in greater details and have the potential to optimize clinical strategies.In this review,we first highlight the value of analyzing traditional phenotypes using a data science approach in the neonatal population.We then discuss recent research on high-resolution,multidimensional,and structured phenotypes in neonatal critical diseases.Finally,we briefly introduce current technologies available for the analysis of multidimensional data and the value that can be provided by integrating these data into clinical practice.In summary,a time series of multidimensional phenome can improve our understanding of disease mechanisms and diagnostic decision-making,stratify patients,and provide clinicians with optimized strategies for therapeutic intervention;however,the available technologies for collecting multidimensional data and the best platform for connecting multiple modalities should be considered.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China[2023YFB4605800]National Natural Science Foundation of China[51935014,52165043]+3 种基金JiangXi Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China[20224ACB204013,20224ACB214008]Jiangxi Provincial Cultivation Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Subjects[20225BCJ23008]Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation[2308085ME171]The University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province[GXXT-2023-025,GXXT-2023-026].
文摘Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have garnered significant attention because of their unique biodegradability,favorable biocompatibility,and suitable mechanical properties.The incorporation of rare earth(RE)elements,with their distinct physical and chemical properties,has greatly contributed to enhancing the mechanical performance,degradation behavior,and biological performance of biomedical Mg alloys.Currently,a series of RE-Mg alloys are being designed and investigated for orthopedic implants and cardiovascular stents,achieving substantial and encouraging research progress.In this work,a comprehensive summary of the state-of-the-art in biomedical RE-Mg alloys is provided.The physiological effects and design standards of RE elements in biomedical Mg alloys are discussed.Particularly,the degradation behavior and mechanical properties,including their underlying action are studied in-depth.Furthermore,the preparation techniques and current application status of RE-Mg alloys are reviewed.Finally,we address the ongoing challenges and propose future prospects to guide the development of high-performance biomedical Mg-RE alloys.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51975423,U22A20193。
文摘Programmable droplet manipulation based on external stimulation is in high demand in various modern technologies.Despite notable progress,current manipulation strategies still suffer from a common drawback such as single control means of modulating the external stimulation input,which leads to huge challenges in sophisticated and large scale-up droplet handling.Herein,a unique patternreconfiguration-driven droplet manipulation method is developed on conductive/nonconductive pattern surfaces under charge deposition.Contactless charge deposition induces the“edge barrier”phenomenon at the boundaries of conductive/nonconductive patterns,analogous to an invisible and tunable wall guiding droplet behaviors.The edge barrier effect can be flexibly tuned by the nonconductive surface pattern.Thus,with charge deposition,surfaces are endowed with protean control functionality.The design of conductive/nonconductive patterns can effectively enable multifunction droplet manipulations,including track-guided sliding,sorting,merging,and mixing.Moreover,dynamical pattern reconfiguration drives programmable fluidics with sophisticated and large scale-up droplet handling capabilities in a low-cost and simple approach.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21875188,22175143,32101087Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi,Grant/Award Number:2021SF-297Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,Grant/Award Numbers:2022JQ-312,CLGC202218。
文摘Owing to its designability and intrinsic fluorescence,non-conjugated hyperbranched polysiloxane(HBPSi)has attracted widespread attention in biological filed,while it is still severely restricted by low fluorescence efficiency.So,in this paper,we introduced disulfide into HBPSi improving their luminescence properties and synthesized different molecular weight HBPSi(P1,P2,and P3).Surprisingly,P1 exhibited ultrahigh quantum yield up to 47.81%.Meanwhile,experiments applied with theoretical calculations were employed to explore the fluorescence mechanism,which is attributed to efficient restricting of non-radiative decay by clusteroluminogens formed with the cooperation of hyperbranched structure and double hydrogen bonding.In addition,the biocompatibility of P1 was verified by co-culture with MC3T3-E1 and P1 lighted up mouse fibroblast cells without fluorescent dyes.This work designed a novel fluorescent polymer with ultrahigh fluorescence quantum yield and cell imaging ability,which is promising in visualization diagnosis and treatment of tumor.
基金the Grant from Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2016YFB1101501)and researchfinancial support from the Beijing AKEC Medical Co.,Ltd.Medical Research Center of Peking University Third Hospital