Objective:To reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the compatibility of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge(S.miltiorrhiza,Dan Shen)and C.tinctorius L.(C.tinctorius,Hong Hua)as an herb pair through network pharmacology and su...Objective:To reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the compatibility of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge(S.miltiorrhiza,Dan Shen)and C.tinctorius L.(C.tinctorius,Hong Hua)as an herb pair through network pharmacology and subsequent experimental validation.Methods:Network pharmacology was applied to construct an active ingredient-efficacy target-disease protein network to reveal the unique regulation pattern of s.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius as herb pair.Molecular docking was used to verify the binding of the components of these herbs and their potential targets.An H9c2 glucose hypoxia model was used to evaluate the efficacy of the components and their synergistic effects,which were evaluated using the combination index.Western blot was performed to detect the protein expression of these targets.Results:Network pharmacology analysis revealed 5 pathways and 8 core targets of s.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius in myocardial protection.Five of the core targets were enriched in the hypoxia-inducible factor-1(HIF-1)signaling pathway.S.miltiorrhiza-C.tinctorius achieved vascular tone mainly by regulating the target genes of the HIF-1 pathway.As an upstream gene of the HIF-1 pathway,STAT3 can be activated by the active ingredients cryptotanshinone(Ctan),salvianolic acid B(Sal.B),and myricetin(Myric).Cell experiments revealed that Myric,Sal.B,and Ctan also exhibited synergistic myocardial protective activity.Molecular docking verified the strong binding of Myric,Sal.B,and Ctan to STAT3.Western blot further showed that the active ingredients synergistically upregulated the protein expressionof STAT3.Conclusion:The pharmacodynamic transmission analysis revealed that the active ingredients of S.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius can synergistically resist ischemia through various targets and pathways.This study provides a methodological reference for interpreting traditional Chinese medicine compatibility.展开更多
The synchronous construction of metal phosphate and phosphorus-doped carbon structures is of great significance to innovate the design,synthesis,and application of catalysts,as these phosphoruscontaining composite mat...The synchronous construction of metal phosphate and phosphorus-doped carbon structures is of great significance to innovate the design,synthesis,and application of catalysts,as these phosphoruscontaining composite materials have shown a remarkable contribution to electrocatalysts.However,their preparation procedure generally involves using large amounts of excess phosphorus sources for phosphorization,which inevitably release poisonous PH_(3) or dangerous phosphorus vapor.Here,a strategy for in-situ formation of FePO_(4) embedded in P-doped carbon 2D nano film(FePO_(4)/PdC)is developed using a highly integrated precursor,which is a small molecular organophosphine ligand,1,1’bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocene(DPPF).The multi-source precursor DPPF that contains Fe,P,and C is molecular-vapor-deposited on the nickel foam(NF)supported ZIF-67 nanosheets to obtain the composite catalyst,namely DPPF-500/ZIF-67/NF.FePO_(4)/PdC encapsulated the ZIF-67 derived Co/N-doped carbon matrix(Co NC)to form a sandwich structure FePO_(4)/PdC@CoNC.The constructed catalyst shows good performance for OER,requiring an overpotential of only 297 m V to deliver 600 m A/cm^(2) with a Tafel slope of 42.7 m V dec^(-1).DFT calculations demonstrate that the synergistic effects between the metal active center and P-doped carbon film reduce the energy barriers and improve electron transport.This method of constructing P-containing catalysts overcomes the demand for additional P sources to realize eco-friendly fabrication and yields a unique structure with good catalytic activity.展开更多
This study established a method for isolating large numbers of high-purity osteocytes from high-density bone.Bone fragments derived from mice tibia and femurs were alternately digested with type I collagenase and EDTA...This study established a method for isolating large numbers of high-purity osteocytes from high-density bone.Bone fragments derived from mice tibia and femurs were alternately digested with type I collagenase and EDTA nine times,and the digested cells and bone chips(BC)were cultured,digested,and passaged when cells were fully grown.The types of cells obtained were identified by morphology,viable cell counts,alkaline phosphatase staining,and biochemical activity analyses,and specific osteocyte and osteoblast markers were evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Our results showed that among the cells obtained from the third digestion(fractions 7–9)of wild mice tibias and femurs and the remaining BCs,85%–90%of the cells were osteocytes.Moreover,their morphology was approximately one-tenth to one-fifth the size of osteoblasts,star-shaped or polygonal,with a dendritic structure,negative for alkaline phosphatase staining,and showed a high expression of dmp1 and sclerostin.Ninety percent of the cells in fractions 1–3 were osteoblasts,and were fusiform or polygonal shape.The activity of osteoblast-specific alkaline phosphatase and mRNA expression were high in this fraction,while the expression of osteocyte-specific dmp1 and sclerostin was not detected.In the second portion(fractions 4–6),a large number were osteoblasts,mixed with a small number of osteocytes,and had high alkaline phosphatase activity and osteocyte mRNA levels,a specific level of the osteocyte marker dmp1,and no sclerostin was detected.Osteocytes in daβcatot mice were also successfully isolated by this method,and we found that Wnt signaling increased the proliferation of these osteocytes.The proposed method can be used to culture osteocytes and osteoblasts of high purity and can be used for isolation and culture of these two kinds of cells from high-density bone,which provides an avenue for the study of osteocyte function in vitro.展开更多
Background and Objective: Giant cavernous carotid artery aneurysms (CCAAs) often produce a variety of neurological deficits, primarily those related to ophthalmoplegia/paresis and headache. This study was designed to ...Background and Objective: Giant cavernous carotid artery aneurysms (CCAAs) often produce a variety of neurological deficits, primarily those related to ophthalmoplegia/paresis and headache. This study was designed to evaluate the resolution of symptoms after parent artery occlusion (PAO) treatment for giant CCAAs. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a series of 17 consecutive giant CCAAs treated with PAO treatment. All patients were evaluated by balloon occlusion test (BOT) before treatment. Patients who could tolerate BOT were treated by PAO. The following outcomes were analyzed: angiographic assessment, evolution of symptoms and outcome at clinical follow-up using modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Results: A total number of 17 giant CCAAs were treated by PAO. The initial post-procedure and follow-up angiogram revealed complete occlusion in all patients, no new lesion was detected. Periprocedural infarcts occurred in 1 patient (5.9%). Procedure-related mortality and morbidity were 0% and 5.9%, respectively. At mean 31.8 months clinical follow-up, symptoms had disappeared in 7 (41.2%) of the patients, partially improved in 5 (29.4%), remained unchanged in 4 (23.5%) and worsened in 1 (5.9%) of cases. Sixteen (94.1%) patients presented a good clinical outcome (mRS 0 - 1). Conclusion: Most patients in our series improved or remained stable after PAO. The results of this study indicate that PAO can improve the outcome of those symptomatic giant CCAAs if BOT can be tolerated.展开更多
Devising an electrocatalyst with brilliant efficiency and satisfactory durability for hydrogen production is of considerable demand,especially for large-scale application.Herein,we adopt a multi-step consequential ind...Devising an electrocatalyst with brilliant efficiency and satisfactory durability for hydrogen production is of considerable demand,especially for large-scale application.Herein,we adopt a multi-step consequential induced strategy to construct a bifunctional electrocatalyst for the overall water splitting.Graphene oxide(GO)was used as a carbon matrix and in situ oxygen source,which was supported by the octahedral PtNi alloy to form the PtxNiy-GO precursor.When calcinating in Ar atmosphere,the oxygen in GO induced the surface segregation of Ni from the PtNi octahedron to form a core-shell structure of Ptx@Niy.Then,the surface-enriched Ni continuously induced the reformation of C in reduced graphene oxide(rGO)to enhance the degree of graphitization.This multi-step induction formed a nanocatalyst Pt_(x)@Ni_(y)-rGO which has very high catalytic efficiency and stability.By optimizing the feeding ratio of PtNi(Pt:Ni=1:2),the electrolytic overall water splitting at 10 mA·cm^(-2) can be driven by an electrolytic voltage of as low as 1.485 V,and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)only needs an overpotential of 37 mV in 1.0 M KOH aqueous solution.Additionally,the catalyst exhibited consistent existence form in both HER and oxygen evolution reaction(OER),which was verified by switching the anode and cathode of the cell in the electrolysis of water.This work provides a new idea for the synthesis and evaluation of the bifunctional catalysts for water splitting.展开更多
YBCO films doped with different contents of gadolinium(Gd) were prepared by the low-fluorine(low-F)trifluoroacetate metal-organic deposition(MOD) method.The effects of flow rate and holding time of the firing(crystall...YBCO films doped with different contents of gadolinium(Gd) were prepared by the low-fluorine(low-F)trifluoroacetate metal-organic deposition(MOD) method.The effects of flow rate and holding time of the firing(crystallization) stage on the superconducting properties of YxGd1-xBa2 Cu3 O7-δ(YGdBCO) films were investigated.The phase formation and texture were characterized by the X-ray diffraction(XRD),which indicate that severe degradation of the microstructure will be induced with the inappropriate flow rate.The surface morphology and element distribution were investigated by the scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The results show that increasing the holding time of the firing stage is effective for the further decomposition of residual impurity phase on the surface.The mechanisms of the phase and surface evolution are also discussed.Finally,a high critical current density(Jc) value of 5.4 MA/cm2 was achieved in the Y0.9Gd0.1BCO film fabricated by the cooperative control of the flow rate and holding time of the firing stage,which are contributed to the formation of excellent texture,homogeneous microstructure and dense surface of the YGdBCO films.展开更多
Dendritic cell(DC)vaccine is an effective strategy for cancer immunotherapy by carrying antigen into DCs and migrating these DCs to drain lymph nodes after inoculation.In this article,second near-infrared window(NIR-I...Dendritic cell(DC)vaccine is an effective strategy for cancer immunotherapy by carrying antigen into DCs and migrating these DCs to drain lymph nodes after inoculation.In this article,second near-infrared window(NIR-II)fluorescent nanoparticles have been used to uptake antigen and activate DCs.Ovalbumin(OVA),an antigen for immunization,can be loaded on the surface of these NIR-II fluorescent nanoparticles via electrostatic interaction by virtue of their functionalized poly(L-lysine)(PLL),which exhibits biocompatibility and strong selective interaction with OVA.In addition,these antigen-loaded complexes can efficiently be engulfed by immature DCs to induce DC maturation and cytokine secretion.After subcutaneous injection,highly sensitive NIR-II fluorescence signal from nanoparticles indicates that nanoparticle-labeled DCs can successfully migrate into lymph nodes in vivo,showing great promise in immunotherapy against cancer.展开更多
Big Data is a hot topic at present,and many disciplines are engaged in it.However,the relationship and status of these disciplines in Big Data research are still not well understood.Based on bibliometric data from the...Big Data is a hot topic at present,and many disciplines are engaged in it.However,the relationship and status of these disciplines in Big Data research are still not well understood.Based on bibliometric data from the Web of Science,this study analyzes the interdisciplinarity of Big Data research.It focuses on its spatial and temporal distribution characteristics by combining traditional bibliometrics,interdisciplinarity indicators,and so cial network analysis.We found that:1)In recent years,the research topics of Big Data include the Internet of Things,Syndromic Surveillance,Knowledge M anagement,Industry 4.0,etc.M ost Big Data research comes from China,the United States,and India.2)Big Data research involved 141 disciplines,but the disciplinary distribution is unbalanced,among which the diversity of disciplines is constantly improving;The balance of disciplines is on the rise,and the situation that is dominated by a few disciplines has been improved;The disparity of disciplines increases and researchers tend to cite the disciplines that are quite different from their own disciplines.3)Computer Science and Engineering are the two most important disciplines in the Big Data field.According to the collaboration degree,the interdisciplinary collaboration network can be divided into five communities:Community 1,represented by Computer Science and Engineering;Community 2,represented by Business&Economics;Community 3,represented by Science&Technology;Community 4,represented by M aterials Science;Community 5,represented by Health Care Sciences&Services.The collaboration between a few key disciplines has changed,and the whole network is still expanding in Big Data research.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81703947)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2019-JYB-XJSJJ-011).
文摘Objective:To reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the compatibility of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge(S.miltiorrhiza,Dan Shen)and C.tinctorius L.(C.tinctorius,Hong Hua)as an herb pair through network pharmacology and subsequent experimental validation.Methods:Network pharmacology was applied to construct an active ingredient-efficacy target-disease protein network to reveal the unique regulation pattern of s.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius as herb pair.Molecular docking was used to verify the binding of the components of these herbs and their potential targets.An H9c2 glucose hypoxia model was used to evaluate the efficacy of the components and their synergistic effects,which were evaluated using the combination index.Western blot was performed to detect the protein expression of these targets.Results:Network pharmacology analysis revealed 5 pathways and 8 core targets of s.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius in myocardial protection.Five of the core targets were enriched in the hypoxia-inducible factor-1(HIF-1)signaling pathway.S.miltiorrhiza-C.tinctorius achieved vascular tone mainly by regulating the target genes of the HIF-1 pathway.As an upstream gene of the HIF-1 pathway,STAT3 can be activated by the active ingredients cryptotanshinone(Ctan),salvianolic acid B(Sal.B),and myricetin(Myric).Cell experiments revealed that Myric,Sal.B,and Ctan also exhibited synergistic myocardial protective activity.Molecular docking verified the strong binding of Myric,Sal.B,and Ctan to STAT3.Western blot further showed that the active ingredients synergistically upregulated the protein expressionof STAT3.Conclusion:The pharmacodynamic transmission analysis revealed that the active ingredients of S.miltiorrhiza and C.tinctorius can synergistically resist ischemia through various targets and pathways.This study provides a methodological reference for interpreting traditional Chinese medicine compatibility.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21872020)the 1226 Engineering Health Major Project(BWS17J028,AWS16J018)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(N180705004)。
文摘The synchronous construction of metal phosphate and phosphorus-doped carbon structures is of great significance to innovate the design,synthesis,and application of catalysts,as these phosphoruscontaining composite materials have shown a remarkable contribution to electrocatalysts.However,their preparation procedure generally involves using large amounts of excess phosphorus sources for phosphorization,which inevitably release poisonous PH_(3) or dangerous phosphorus vapor.Here,a strategy for in-situ formation of FePO_(4) embedded in P-doped carbon 2D nano film(FePO_(4)/PdC)is developed using a highly integrated precursor,which is a small molecular organophosphine ligand,1,1’bis(diphenylphosphine)ferrocene(DPPF).The multi-source precursor DPPF that contains Fe,P,and C is molecular-vapor-deposited on the nickel foam(NF)supported ZIF-67 nanosheets to obtain the composite catalyst,namely DPPF-500/ZIF-67/NF.FePO_(4)/PdC encapsulated the ZIF-67 derived Co/N-doped carbon matrix(Co NC)to form a sandwich structure FePO_(4)/PdC@CoNC.The constructed catalyst shows good performance for OER,requiring an overpotential of only 297 m V to deliver 600 m A/cm^(2) with a Tafel slope of 42.7 m V dec^(-1).DFT calculations demonstrate that the synergistic effects between the metal active center and P-doped carbon film reduce the energy barriers and improve electron transport.This method of constructing P-containing catalysts overcomes the demand for additional P sources to realize eco-friendly fabrication and yields a unique structure with good catalytic activity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.8167090813).
文摘This study established a method for isolating large numbers of high-purity osteocytes from high-density bone.Bone fragments derived from mice tibia and femurs were alternately digested with type I collagenase and EDTA nine times,and the digested cells and bone chips(BC)were cultured,digested,and passaged when cells were fully grown.The types of cells obtained were identified by morphology,viable cell counts,alkaline phosphatase staining,and biochemical activity analyses,and specific osteocyte and osteoblast markers were evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Our results showed that among the cells obtained from the third digestion(fractions 7–9)of wild mice tibias and femurs and the remaining BCs,85%–90%of the cells were osteocytes.Moreover,their morphology was approximately one-tenth to one-fifth the size of osteoblasts,star-shaped or polygonal,with a dendritic structure,negative for alkaline phosphatase staining,and showed a high expression of dmp1 and sclerostin.Ninety percent of the cells in fractions 1–3 were osteoblasts,and were fusiform or polygonal shape.The activity of osteoblast-specific alkaline phosphatase and mRNA expression were high in this fraction,while the expression of osteocyte-specific dmp1 and sclerostin was not detected.In the second portion(fractions 4–6),a large number were osteoblasts,mixed with a small number of osteocytes,and had high alkaline phosphatase activity and osteocyte mRNA levels,a specific level of the osteocyte marker dmp1,and no sclerostin was detected.Osteocytes in daβcatot mice were also successfully isolated by this method,and we found that Wnt signaling increased the proliferation of these osteocytes.The proposed method can be used to culture osteocytes and osteoblasts of high purity and can be used for isolation and culture of these two kinds of cells from high-density bone,which provides an avenue for the study of osteocyte function in vitro.
文摘Background and Objective: Giant cavernous carotid artery aneurysms (CCAAs) often produce a variety of neurological deficits, primarily those related to ophthalmoplegia/paresis and headache. This study was designed to evaluate the resolution of symptoms after parent artery occlusion (PAO) treatment for giant CCAAs. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a series of 17 consecutive giant CCAAs treated with PAO treatment. All patients were evaluated by balloon occlusion test (BOT) before treatment. Patients who could tolerate BOT were treated by PAO. The following outcomes were analyzed: angiographic assessment, evolution of symptoms and outcome at clinical follow-up using modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Results: A total number of 17 giant CCAAs were treated by PAO. The initial post-procedure and follow-up angiogram revealed complete occlusion in all patients, no new lesion was detected. Periprocedural infarcts occurred in 1 patient (5.9%). Procedure-related mortality and morbidity were 0% and 5.9%, respectively. At mean 31.8 months clinical follow-up, symptoms had disappeared in 7 (41.2%) of the patients, partially improved in 5 (29.4%), remained unchanged in 4 (23.5%) and worsened in 1 (5.9%) of cases. Sixteen (94.1%) patients presented a good clinical outcome (mRS 0 - 1). Conclusion: Most patients in our series improved or remained stable after PAO. The results of this study indicate that PAO can improve the outcome of those symptomatic giant CCAAs if BOT can be tolerated.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21872020)1226 Engineering Health Major Project(Nos.BWS17J028 and AWS16J018)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N180705004).
文摘Devising an electrocatalyst with brilliant efficiency and satisfactory durability for hydrogen production is of considerable demand,especially for large-scale application.Herein,we adopt a multi-step consequential induced strategy to construct a bifunctional electrocatalyst for the overall water splitting.Graphene oxide(GO)was used as a carbon matrix and in situ oxygen source,which was supported by the octahedral PtNi alloy to form the PtxNiy-GO precursor.When calcinating in Ar atmosphere,the oxygen in GO induced the surface segregation of Ni from the PtNi octahedron to form a core-shell structure of Ptx@Niy.Then,the surface-enriched Ni continuously induced the reformation of C in reduced graphene oxide(rGO)to enhance the degree of graphitization.This multi-step induction formed a nanocatalyst Pt_(x)@Ni_(y)-rGO which has very high catalytic efficiency and stability.By optimizing the feeding ratio of PtNi(Pt:Ni=1:2),the electrolytic overall water splitting at 10 mA·cm^(-2) can be driven by an electrolytic voltage of as low as 1.485 V,and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)only needs an overpotential of 37 mV in 1.0 M KOH aqueous solution.Additionally,the catalyst exhibited consistent existence form in both HER and oxygen evolution reaction(OER),which was verified by switching the anode and cathode of the cell in the electrolysis of water.This work provides a new idea for the synthesis and evaluation of the bifunctional catalysts for water splitting.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21671174 and U1904172)the Zhongyuan Thousand Talents Project,the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(182300410008)the Open Foundation of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Nonferrous Metals and Featured Materials,Guangxi University(2019GXYSOF12).
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51577180,U1832131,51721005,51477168)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016128)。
文摘YBCO films doped with different contents of gadolinium(Gd) were prepared by the low-fluorine(low-F)trifluoroacetate metal-organic deposition(MOD) method.The effects of flow rate and holding time of the firing(crystallization) stage on the superconducting properties of YxGd1-xBa2 Cu3 O7-δ(YGdBCO) films were investigated.The phase formation and texture were characterized by the X-ray diffraction(XRD),which indicate that severe degradation of the microstructure will be induced with the inappropriate flow rate.The surface morphology and element distribution were investigated by the scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).The results show that increasing the holding time of the firing stage is effective for the further decomposition of residual impurity phase on the surface.The mechanisms of the phase and surface evolution are also discussed.Finally,a high critical current density(Jc) value of 5.4 MA/cm2 was achieved in the Y0.9Gd0.1BCO film fabricated by the cooperative control of the flow rate and holding time of the firing stage,which are contributed to the formation of excellent texture,homogeneous microstructure and dense surface of the YGdBCO films.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21574064,21674048,21671109,21604042)Primary Research&Development Plan of Jiangsu Province(BE2016770)+1 种基金Synergetic Innovation Center for Organic Electronics and Information Displaysthe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(YX030003)。
文摘Dendritic cell(DC)vaccine is an effective strategy for cancer immunotherapy by carrying antigen into DCs and migrating these DCs to drain lymph nodes after inoculation.In this article,second near-infrared window(NIR-II)fluorescent nanoparticles have been used to uptake antigen and activate DCs.Ovalbumin(OVA),an antigen for immunization,can be loaded on the surface of these NIR-II fluorescent nanoparticles via electrostatic interaction by virtue of their functionalized poly(L-lysine)(PLL),which exhibits biocompatibility and strong selective interaction with OVA.In addition,these antigen-loaded complexes can efficiently be engulfed by immature DCs to induce DC maturation and cytokine secretion.After subcutaneous injection,highly sensitive NIR-II fluorescence signal from nanoparticles indicates that nanoparticle-labeled DCs can successfully migrate into lymph nodes in vivo,showing great promise in immunotherapy against cancer.
基金the major project-The Research on the Construction of A Cloud Platform for Science and Education Evaluation and Intelligent Service Based on Big Data(No.19ZDA348),supported by National Social Science Foundation of China
文摘Big Data is a hot topic at present,and many disciplines are engaged in it.However,the relationship and status of these disciplines in Big Data research are still not well understood.Based on bibliometric data from the Web of Science,this study analyzes the interdisciplinarity of Big Data research.It focuses on its spatial and temporal distribution characteristics by combining traditional bibliometrics,interdisciplinarity indicators,and so cial network analysis.We found that:1)In recent years,the research topics of Big Data include the Internet of Things,Syndromic Surveillance,Knowledge M anagement,Industry 4.0,etc.M ost Big Data research comes from China,the United States,and India.2)Big Data research involved 141 disciplines,but the disciplinary distribution is unbalanced,among which the diversity of disciplines is constantly improving;The balance of disciplines is on the rise,and the situation that is dominated by a few disciplines has been improved;The disparity of disciplines increases and researchers tend to cite the disciplines that are quite different from their own disciplines.3)Computer Science and Engineering are the two most important disciplines in the Big Data field.According to the collaboration degree,the interdisciplinary collaboration network can be divided into five communities:Community 1,represented by Computer Science and Engineering;Community 2,represented by Business&Economics;Community 3,represented by Science&Technology;Community 4,represented by M aterials Science;Community 5,represented by Health Care Sciences&Services.The collaboration between a few key disciplines has changed,and the whole network is still expanding in Big Data research.