SSR genetic linkage map construction of pea(Pisum sativum L.) based on Chinese native varieties

Simple sequence repeat(SSR)markers have previously been applied to linkage mapping of the pea(Pisum sativum L.)genome.However,the transferability of existing loci to the molecularly distinct Chinese winter pea gene pool was limited.A novel set of pea SSR markers was accordingly developed.Together with existing SSR sequences,the genome of the G0003973(winter hardy)×G0005527(cold sensitive)cross was mapped using 190 F2individuals.In total,157 SSR markers were placed in 11 linkage groups with an average interval of 9.7 cM and total coverage of 1518 cM.The novel markers and genetic linkage map will be useful for marker-assisted pea breeding.

Incorporating topographic factors in nonlinear mixed-effects models for aboveground biomass of natural Simao pine in Yunnan,China

A total of 128 Simao pine trees(Pinus kesiya var. langbianensis) from three regions of Pu'er City,Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, were destructively sampled to obtain tree aboveground biomass(AGB). Tree variables such as diameter at breast height and total height, and topographical factors such as altitude,aspect of slope, and degree of slope were recorded. We considered the region and site quality classes as the random-effects, and the topographic variables as the fixedeffects. We fitted a total of eight models as follows: leastsquares nonlinear models(BM), least-squares nonlinear models with the topographic factors(BMT), nonlinear mixed-effects models with region as single random-effects(NLME-RE), nonlinear mixed-effects models with site as single random-effects(NLME-SE), nonlinear mixed-effects models with the two-level nested region and site random-effects(TLNLME), NLME-RE with the fixed-effects of topographic factors(NLMET-RE), NLME-SE with the fixed-effects of topographic factors(NLMET-SE), and TLNLME with the fixed-effects of topographic factors(TLNLMET). The eight models were compared by modelfitting and prediction statistics. The results showed: model fitting was improved by considering random-effects of region or site, or both. The models with the fixed-effects of topographic factors had better model fitting. According to AIC and BIC, the model fitting was ranked as TLNLME[ NLMET-RE [ NLME-RE [ NLMET-SE [ TLNLMET[ NLME-SE [ BMT [ BM. The differences among these models for model prediction were small. The model prediction was ranked as TLNLME [ NLME-RE [ NLMES E [ N L M E T- R E [ N L M E T- S E [ T L N L M E T [BMT [ BM. However, all eight models had relatively high prediction precision([90 %). Thus, the best model should be chosen based on the available data when using the model to predict individual tree AGB.

Expert consensus on prevention and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac arrest in COVID-19

Background:Cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)strategies in COVID-19 patients differ from those in patients suffering from cardiogenic cardiac arrest.During CPR,both healthcare and non-healthcare workers who provide resuscitation are at risk of infection.The Working Group for Expert Consensus on Prevention and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest in COVID-19 has developed this Chinese Expert Consensus to guide clinical practice of CPR in COVID-19 patients.Main recommendations:1)A medical team should be assigned to evaluate severe and critical COVID-19 for early monitoring of cardiac-arrest warning signs.2)Psychological counseling and treatment are highly recommended,since sympathetic and vagal abnormalities induced by psychological stress from the COVID-19 pandemic can induce cardiac arrest.3)Healthcare workers should wear personal protective equipment(PPE).4)Mouth-to-mouth ventilation should be avoided on patients suspected of having or diagnosed with COVID-19.5)Hands-only chest compression and mechanical chest compression are recommended.6)Tracheal-intubation procedures should be optimized and tracheal-intubation strategies should be implemented early.7)CPR should be provided for 20-30 min.8)Various factors should be taken into consideration such as the interests of patients and family members,ethics,transmission risks,and laws and regulations governing infectious disease control.Changes in management:The following changes or modifications to CPR strategy in COVID-19 patients are proposed:1)Healthcare workers should wear PPE.2)Hands-only chest compression and mechanical chest compression can be implemented to reduce or avoid the spread of viruses by aerosols.3)Both the benefits to patients and the risk of infection should be considered.4)Hhealthcare workers should be fully aware of and trained in CPR strategies and procedures specifically for patients with COVID-19.

Genuine Medicinal Materials and Resources Development in Xinjiang

First of all,this paper introduces the concept,traditional and modern evaluation and conditions of genuine medicinal materials.It focuses on the current situation of genuine medicinal materials in Xinjiang,and suggests that we should strengthen the development,utilization and protection of genuine medicinal resources in Xinjiang from a professional point of view.

Research Progress on the Regulation of Hepatic Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells on Hepatic Fibrosis

Hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cell is a highly differentiated cell in hepatic sinusoid,and plays an important role in the occurrence and development of hepatic fibrosis.The dysfunction of hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells is considered to be the key cause of a variety of liver diseases.At present,the researches on hepatic fibrosis at home and abroad are mainly focused on inhibiting the activation of hepatic stellate cells and accelerating the hydrolysis of extracellular matrix.However,there are few studies on the important role of the structure and function of hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells in hepatic fibrosis.This paper reviews the research progress on the effect of hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells on hepatic fibrosis and its regulatory mechanism in recent years.This paper summarizes the results of the research on the structural characteristics of hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells,secretion of fibrosis-related cytokines and regulation of hepatic stellate cells activation in the development of hepatic fibrosis.

Growth and Reproduction Characteristics of TLR4 Knockout Mice Used for Liver Fibrosis Experiments

[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the similarity and differences between TLR4 knockout mice and C57 BL/6 mice used in liver fibrosis research in terms of growth rate and reproduction ability.[Methods]Twenty TLR4 knockout mice and C57 BL/6 mice,half male and half female,were selected to compare the growth rates of body weight and body length of mice from the 4th to 12th weeks;and 20 pairs of male and female mice of the same strain were compared for the number of baby mice of the second litter.[Results]The growth rates of body weight and body length of the TLR4 knockout mice were significantly lower than those of C57 BL/6 mice(P<0.05)(except for the 4th and 5th weeks when there was no significant difference in body length);and in terms of reproductive ability,the TLR4 knockout mice were significantly lower than the C57 BL/6 mice(the ratio of the total number of baby mice in the second litter of the two strains,72∶147).[Conclusions]Knockout of the TLR4 gene has a significant impact on the growth and reproduction of mice.

Hole-Doped Nonvolatile and Electrically Controllable Magnetism in van der Waals Ferroelectric Heterostructures

Electrical control of magnetism in van der Waals semiconductors is a promising step towards development of two-dimensional spintronic devices with ultralow power consumption for processing and storing information.Here, we propose a design for two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures(vdWHs) that can host ferroelectricity and ferromagnetism simultaneously under hole doping. By contacting an In Se monolayer and forming an InSe/In_(2)Se_(3) vd WH, the switchable built-in electric field from the reversible out-of-plane polarization enables robust control of the band alignment. Furthermore, switching between the two ferroelectric states(P_↑ and P_↓)of hole-doped In_(2)Se_(3) with an external electric field can interchange the ON and OFF states of the nonvolatile magnetism. More interestingly, doping concentration and strain can effectively tune the magnetic moment and polarization energy. Therefore, this provides a platform for realizing multiferroics in ferroelectric heterostructures,showing great potential for use in nonvolatile memories and ferroelectric field-effect transistors.