Melatonin,as a plant growth regulator,is involved in plant stress resistance.We studied the effects of different concentrations(0,10,50,100,150,and 200μmol·L−1)of melatonin on the growth and physiological charac...Melatonin,as a plant growth regulator,is involved in plant stress resistance.We studied the effects of different concentrations(0,10,50,100,150,and 200μmol·L−1)of melatonin on the growth and physiological characteristics of strawberry under cadmium(Cd)stress.The results represented that the growth of strawberry seedlings was inhibited under Cd stress,and the seedling biomass,chlorophyll content and the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase(SOD),peroxidase(POD),catalase(CAT),and ascorbate peroxidase(APX)decreased.These toxic effects were,however,effectively remediated by exogenous melatonin pretreatment.Melatonin treatment slowed the inhibitory effect of seedling growth and significantly increased seedling biomass,chlorophyll content,antioxidant enzyme activities,and soluble protein levels in leaves and roots compared with the control.Melatonin treatment also reduced the malondialdehyde(MDA)content and the oxidative stress reactions,increased the anthocyanin content,and slowed the senescence rate,thereby reducing the toxic effects of Cd on strawberries.This indicates that foliar application of melatonin can effectively remediate the adverse effects of Cd on strawberry seedlings;the greatest effect was obtained with melatonin concentration of 100μmol·L−1.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia(PCA) with hydromorphone as perioperative analgesia during uterine artery embolization(UAE) via the right radial artery.Patients and method...Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia(PCA) with hydromorphone as perioperative analgesia during uterine artery embolization(UAE) via the right radial artery.Patients and methods: A total of 33 patients with uterine fibroids, who underwent UAE at the authors’ hospital between June 2021 and March 2022, were selected. Hydromorphone(10 mg) was dispensed into a 100 ml PCA pump with normal saline. Pump administration was initiated 15 min before the start of the procedure, and the intraoperative dose was adjusted according to patient pain level. A numerical rating scale was used to evaluate pain immediately after embolization, 5 min after embolization, at the end of the procedure, and 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after the procedure. Side effects were also observed.Results: Thirty-three patients underwent uterine artery embolization via the right radial artery. Patient pain was well controlled at all time points surveyed, and patients reported satisfaction with analgesia. The median length of hospital stay was 5 days. There were 7 cases of adverse reactions, but no serious side effects were observed.Conclusion: Patients reported positive experiences with arterial embolization of uterine fibroids via the right radial artery. Hydromorphone PCA effectively controlled pain. The PCA pump is easy to operate, has a low incidence of adverse reactions, and offers economic benefits at the patient and institutional levels.展开更多
A series of the Guiqi polysaccharides/chitosan/alginate composite hydrogel microspheres(GPcM)with different particle sizes were prepared with Guiqi polysaccharides(GP),chitosan(CS)and sodium alginate(Alg).The optimum ...A series of the Guiqi polysaccharides/chitosan/alginate composite hydrogel microspheres(GPcM)with different particle sizes were prepared with Guiqi polysaccharides(GP),chitosan(CS)and sodium alginate(Alg).The optimum preparation process was also determined by single factor and orthogonal experiment analysis.The GPcM were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscope(SEM),drug loading efficiency test(LE),encapsulation efficiency test(EE)and in vitro release study.The results showed that the Guiqi polysaccharides chitosan hydrogel(GPCH)and sodium alginate hydrogel(SAH)formed a crossover system in GPcM.The GPcM have a uniform particle size ranging from 395.1μm to 841.5μm.The drug loading efficiency and encapsulation efficiency of the GPcM were 56.3%and 72.6%,respectively.The bovine serum albumin(BSA)loaded in the GPcM released slowly within 180 h.The results suggested that the GPcM may have potential application value in drug sustained and controlled release system.展开更多
Lipid is a key component of plasma membrane,which plays an important role in the regulation of various cell biological behaviors,including cell proliferation,growth,differentiation and intracellular signal transductio...Lipid is a key component of plasma membrane,which plays an important role in the regulation of various cell biological behaviors,including cell proliferation,growth,differentiation and intracellular signal transduction.Studies have shown that abnormal lipid metabolism is involved in many malignant processes,including colorectal cancer(CRC).Lipid metabolism in CRC cells can be regulated not only by intracellular signals,but also by various components in the tumor microenvironment,including various cells,cytokines,DNA,RNA,and nutrients including lipids.In contrast,abnormal lipid metabolism provides energy and nutrition support for abnormal malignant growth and distal metastasis of CRC cells.In this review,we highlight the remodeling roles of lipid metabolism crosstalk between the CRC cells and the components of tumor microenvironment.展开更多
This paper builds multi-objective effect evaluation indicator system of smart grid construction from five connotations including strong and reliable, clean and green, friendly and interactive, transparent and open, ec...This paper builds multi-objective effect evaluation indicator system of smart grid construction from five connotations including strong and reliable, clean and green, friendly and interactive, transparent and open, economical and effective, which is embodied in the power generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, consumption, dispatching and information communication platform of smart grid. Taking the construction of smart grid in a certain area of China as an example, this paper uses analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to make an empirical analysis on it, and makes a comprehensive and objective evaluation on its construction effect.展开更多
Objective:Real-world diagnostic and treatment data for pancreatic cancer in China are lacking.As such,the present study investigated the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,and treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer(i...Objective:Real-world diagnostic and treatment data for pancreatic cancer in China are lacking.As such,the present study investigated the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,and treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer(including locally advanced and metastatic disease)in the Hospital-based Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Cohort in China of the China Pancreas Data Center database.Methods:A total of 5349 Chinese patients with advanced pancreatic cancer were identified from a database.The entire course of real-world pancreatic cancer management was analyzed.Results:The proportion of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer was higher among males than females(62.4%vs 37.6%,respectively).Patients typically had a history of hypertension(30.8%),diabetes(21.6%),and cholangitis(20.2%).Abdominal pain(51.6%),abdominal distension(27.1%),jaundice(20.1%),and weight loss(16.3%)were the main symptoms observed in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in this cohort.Serum carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9 is one of the most common tumor markers.In the present study,2562 patients underwent first-line therapy.The median progression-free survival(PFS)for patients undergoing first-line therapy was 4.1 months.The major options for first-line therapy included gemcitabine(GEM)plus S-1(GS/X)(23.4%),nab-paclitaxel plus GEM(AG)(18.1%),oxaliplatin,irinotecan,and leucovorin-modulated fluorouracil(FOLFIRINOX;11.9%),nab-paclitaxel plus S-1(AS)(8.9%),and GEM combined with oxaliplatin/cisplatin(GEMOX/GP)(7.6%).The AS and GS/X regimens were associated with the highest PFS rates.Conclusion:This is the first study to report multicenter,real-world data regarding advanced pancreatic cancer in China.Results revealed that real-world treatment options differed from guideline recommendations,and PFS was shorter than that in previously reported data.Improving intelligent follow-up systems and standardizing diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer is recommended.展开更多
The identification of aerodynamic parameters is accomplished through the test data of the dynamic movement of scaled aircraft models flying dynamically in wind tunnel,which can real-ize the accurate acquisition of the...The identification of aerodynamic parameters is accomplished through the test data of the dynamic movement of scaled aircraft models flying dynamically in wind tunnel,which can real-ize the accurate acquisition of the aerodynamic model of the aircraft in the preliminary stage for aircraft design,and it is of great significance for improving the efficiency of aircraft design.How-ever,the translational motion of the test model in the wind tunnel virtual flight is subject to con-straints that result in distinct flight dynamics compared to free flight.These constraints have implications for the accuracy of aerodynamic derivatives obtained through the identification of wind tunnel test data.With this issue in mind,the research studies the differences in longitudinal dynamic characteristics between unconstrained free flight and wind tunnel virtual flight,and inno-vatively proposes an online correction test based wind tunnel virtual flight test technique.The lon-gitudinal trajectory and velocity changes of the model are solved online by the aerodynamic forces measured during the test,and then the coupled relationship between aircraft translation and rota-tion is used to correct the model's pitch attitude motion online.For the first time,the problem of solving the data approximation for free flight has been solved,eliminating the difference between the dynamics of wind tunnel virtual flight and free flight,and improving the accuracy of the aero-dynamic derivative identification results.The experiment's findings show that accurate aerodynamic derivatives can be identified based on the online correction test data,and the observed behaviour of the identified motion model has similarities to that of the free flight motion model.展开更多
The combination of levonorgestrel and quinestrol(EP-1)has been shown to have anti-fertility effects on several wild rodents,but the mechanism underlying these effects is poorly understood.We investigated the effects o...The combination of levonorgestrel and quinestrol(EP-1)has been shown to have anti-fertility effects on several wild rodents,but the mechanism underlying these effects is poorly understood.We investigated the effects of EP-1 and each of its components,levonorgestrel(P)and quinestrol(E),on the fertility of Brandt’s voles(Lasiopodomys brandtii)by using a gastric gavage method.The doses for EP-1,E and P were 1,0.34 and 0.66 mg/kg body weight,respectively.Male voles(n=98)were treated daily for 5 or 14 days,then the testes and epididymides were collected,weighed and examined histologically at 30(D30),60(D60)or 90(D90)days after the end of treatment.Four males were allowed to mate with normal females at D90.Female voles(n=75)were treated for 3 days and a further 3 days after a 7-day interval.The uteri and ovaries were weighed and examined histologically at 15(D15),30(D30)or 75(D75)days after the end of treatment.Each of three females were mated with fertile males at D30 and D75,respectively.Our results indicated that quinestrol(E)significantly decreased the sperm numbers in the testes as well as the weight of the testes and epididymides,with both of these tissues showing obvious structural abnormalities,and significantly reduced the litter size and the pup weight for females mated with males of the E treatment group.For female voles,treatment with E,P or EP-1 resulted in no marked influence on the fertility status.These data indicate that quinestrol(E)alone has a significant anti-fertility effect on male Brandt’s voles,but is ineffective in combination with levonorgestrel(P).展开更多
Proper development of plant roots is critical for primary physiological functions,including water and nutrient absorption and uptake,physical support,and carbohydrate storage（Zhang et al.,2010）.Crop root systems act...Proper development of plant roots is critical for primary physiological functions,including water and nutrient absorption and uptake,physical support,and carbohydrate storage（Zhang et al.,2010）.Crop root systems act as the key organ for sensing and response to abiotic and biotic stresses.展开更多
CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) thin film capacitors were fabricated on SrRuO_(3)-buffered Pt(111)/Ti/Si(100)substrates by adopting a two-step fabrication process.This process combines a low-temperature sputtering deposition with...CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) thin film capacitors were fabricated on SrRuO_(3)-buffered Pt(111)/Ti/Si(100)substrates by adopting a two-step fabrication process.This process combines a low-temperature sputtering deposition with a rapid thermal annealing(RTA)to inhibit the grain growth,for the purposes of delaying the polarization saturation and reducing the ferroelectric hysteresis.By using this method,CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) thin films with uniformly distributed nanograins were obtained,which display a large recyclable energy density Wrec≈69 J/cm^(3) and a high energy efficiencyη≈82.4%.A superior fatigue-resistance(negligible energy performance degradation after 10^(9) charge-discharge cycles)and a good thermal stability(from-170 to 150℃)have also been achieved.This two-step method can be used to prepare other bismuth layer-structured ferroelectric film capacitors with enhanced energy storage performances.展开更多
In this work,a thin zirconium-based UiO-66 membrane was successfully prepared on an alumina hollow fiber tube by flow synthesis,and was used in an attempt to remove p-nitrophenol from water through a nanofiltration pr...In this work,a thin zirconium-based UiO-66 membrane was successfully prepared on an alumina hollow fiber tube by flow synthesis,and was used in an attempt to remove p-nitrophenol from water through a nanofiltration process.Two main factors,including flow rate and synthesis time,were investigated to optimize the conditions for membrane growth.Under optimal synthesis conditions,a thin UiO-66 membrane of approximately 2 um in thickness was fabricated at a flow rate of4 mL.h for 30 h.The p-nitrophenol rejection rate for the as-prepared UiO-66 membrane applied in the removal of p-nitrophenol from water was only 78.1%due to the existence of membrane defects caused by coordinative defects during membrane formation.Post-synthetic modification of the UiO-66 membrane was carried out using organic linkers with the same flow approach to further improve the nanofiltration performance.The result showed that the p-nitrophenol rejection for the post-modified membrane was greatly improved and reached over 95%.Moreover,the post-modified UiO-66 membrane exhibited remarkable long-term operational stability,which is vital for practical application.展开更多
Fertility control is an alternative strategy to traditional culling for the management of rodent pests.Previous studies have demonstrated that quinestrol is a potential contraceptive for male rodents,but the recovery ...Fertility control is an alternative strategy to traditional culling for the management of rodent pests.Previous studies have demonstrated that quinestrol is a potential contraceptive for male rodents,but the recovery of fertility in quinestrol-treated rodents has not been evaluated.This study used C57BL/6J mice to evaluate the recovery rate of male fertility after the administration of quinestrol.Diethylstilbestrol(DES),a non-steroid estrogenic compound,was used for comparison.Different groups of mice were treated with 1 mg/kg quinestrol,1 mg/kg DES,or castor oil separately for 7 days.These mice were then killed on days 8,22 and 50 respectively.Our results indicated that the weight of epididymides and seminal vesicles decreased significantly on days 8 and 22 in quinestrol/DES-treated mice,with extensive histological changes in the seminiferous tubules.Sperm concentrations in the cauda epididymal fluid were significantly reduced on days 8 and 22 in both quinestrol and DES treatment groups and on day 50 for the DES,but not the quinestrol group.Further analysis revealed that DES-treated mice exhibited a higher proportion of abnormal sperm accumulation in the epididymis,indicating that the normal sperm transportation to the cauda epididymis was blocked.Our results indicate that the anti-fertility effects on male mice given quinestrol were of shorter duration than for those receiving DES at the dose of 1 mg/kg body weight.展开更多
Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread parasite that may infect nearly all warm-blooded vertebrates.1 As an obligatory intracellular apicomplexan parasite,T.gondii has three different types of secretory organelles,includin...Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread parasite that may infect nearly all warm-blooded vertebrates.1 As an obligatory intracellular apicomplexan parasite,T.gondii has three different types of secretory organelles,including micronemes,rhoptries(ROP),and dense granules(GRAs),during invasion of host cells.2 Initially,the parasite replicates in a variety of host cell types as tachyzoites,especially in macrophages and dendritic cells(DCs).展开更多
基金The work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31730080)the National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2016YFC0501505)Fine Breeds Project of Shandong Province(Grant No.2016LZGC014)
文摘Melatonin,as a plant growth regulator,is involved in plant stress resistance.We studied the effects of different concentrations(0,10,50,100,150,and 200μmol·L−1)of melatonin on the growth and physiological characteristics of strawberry under cadmium(Cd)stress.The results represented that the growth of strawberry seedlings was inhibited under Cd stress,and the seedling biomass,chlorophyll content and the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase(SOD),peroxidase(POD),catalase(CAT),and ascorbate peroxidase(APX)decreased.These toxic effects were,however,effectively remediated by exogenous melatonin pretreatment.Melatonin treatment slowed the inhibitory effect of seedling growth and significantly increased seedling biomass,chlorophyll content,antioxidant enzyme activities,and soluble protein levels in leaves and roots compared with the control.Melatonin treatment also reduced the malondialdehyde(MDA)content and the oxidative stress reactions,increased the anthocyanin content,and slowed the senescence rate,thereby reducing the toxic effects of Cd on strawberries.This indicates that foliar application of melatonin can effectively remediate the adverse effects of Cd on strawberry seedlings;the greatest effect was obtained with melatonin concentration of 100μmol·L−1.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia(PCA) with hydromorphone as perioperative analgesia during uterine artery embolization(UAE) via the right radial artery.Patients and methods: A total of 33 patients with uterine fibroids, who underwent UAE at the authors’ hospital between June 2021 and March 2022, were selected. Hydromorphone(10 mg) was dispensed into a 100 ml PCA pump with normal saline. Pump administration was initiated 15 min before the start of the procedure, and the intraoperative dose was adjusted according to patient pain level. A numerical rating scale was used to evaluate pain immediately after embolization, 5 min after embolization, at the end of the procedure, and 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after the procedure. Side effects were also observed.Results: Thirty-three patients underwent uterine artery embolization via the right radial artery. Patient pain was well controlled at all time points surveyed, and patients reported satisfaction with analgesia. The median length of hospital stay was 5 days. There were 7 cases of adverse reactions, but no serious side effects were observed.Conclusion: Patients reported positive experiences with arterial embolization of uterine fibroids via the right radial artery. Hydromorphone PCA effectively controlled pain. The PCA pump is easy to operate, has a low incidence of adverse reactions, and offers economic benefits at the patient and institutional levels.
基金by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81560737,31860250)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(18JR3RA148)+1 种基金Guangxi Provincial Natural Science Fund of China(2016GXNSFAA380234)Fundamental Research Funds for Key Laboratory of Drug Screening and Deep Processing for Traditional Chinese and Tibetan Medicine of Gansu Province(20180801).
文摘A series of the Guiqi polysaccharides/chitosan/alginate composite hydrogel microspheres(GPcM)with different particle sizes were prepared with Guiqi polysaccharides(GP),chitosan(CS)and sodium alginate(Alg).The optimum preparation process was also determined by single factor and orthogonal experiment analysis.The GPcM were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscope(SEM),drug loading efficiency test(LE),encapsulation efficiency test(EE)and in vitro release study.The results showed that the Guiqi polysaccharides chitosan hydrogel(GPCH)and sodium alginate hydrogel(SAH)formed a crossover system in GPcM.The GPcM have a uniform particle size ranging from 395.1μm to 841.5μm.The drug loading efficiency and encapsulation efficiency of the GPcM were 56.3%and 72.6%,respectively.The bovine serum albumin(BSA)loaded in the GPcM released slowly within 180 h.The results suggested that the GPcM may have potential application value in drug sustained and controlled release system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31800658 and 82072218)Henan Province Young and Middle-Aged Health Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project(No.YXKC2021044)+1 种基金Joint Construction Project of Henan Medical Science and Technology Research Plan(No.LHGJ20200504)Teaching and Research Cultivation Project of School of Basic Medical Sciences,Xinxiang Medical College(No.JCYXYKY202021).
文摘Lipid is a key component of plasma membrane,which plays an important role in the regulation of various cell biological behaviors,including cell proliferation,growth,differentiation and intracellular signal transduction.Studies have shown that abnormal lipid metabolism is involved in many malignant processes,including colorectal cancer(CRC).Lipid metabolism in CRC cells can be regulated not only by intracellular signals,but also by various components in the tumor microenvironment,including various cells,cytokines,DNA,RNA,and nutrients including lipids.In contrast,abnormal lipid metabolism provides energy and nutrition support for abnormal malignant growth and distal metastasis of CRC cells.In this review,we highlight the remodeling roles of lipid metabolism crosstalk between the CRC cells and the components of tumor microenvironment.
文摘This paper builds multi-objective effect evaluation indicator system of smart grid construction from five connotations including strong and reliable, clean and green, friendly and interactive, transparent and open, economical and effective, which is embodied in the power generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, consumption, dispatching and information communication platform of smart grid. Taking the construction of smart grid in a certain area of China as an example, this paper uses analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to make an empirical analysis on it, and makes a comprehensive and objective evaluation on its construction effect.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant nos.81874048,82171824,82272906)Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning Grant 2018ZHYL0223+6 种基金Shanghai Municipal Education Commission—Gao Feng Clinical Medicine Grant Support(Grant no.20161312)Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant no.21JC1404300)Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(Grant no.SHDC2020CR1035B)Innovation Group Project of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(Grant no.2019CXJQ03)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant no.2019YFC1315900)Project from CSCO Clinical Oncology Research Foundation(Grant no.Y-2019AZZD-0513)the Innovative Research Team of High-Level Local Universities in Shanghai(Grant no.SHSMU-ZDCX20210802).
文摘Objective:Real-world diagnostic and treatment data for pancreatic cancer in China are lacking.As such,the present study investigated the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,and treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer(including locally advanced and metastatic disease)in the Hospital-based Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Cohort in China of the China Pancreas Data Center database.Methods:A total of 5349 Chinese patients with advanced pancreatic cancer were identified from a database.The entire course of real-world pancreatic cancer management was analyzed.Results:The proportion of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer was higher among males than females(62.4%vs 37.6%,respectively).Patients typically had a history of hypertension(30.8%),diabetes(21.6%),and cholangitis(20.2%).Abdominal pain(51.6%),abdominal distension(27.1%),jaundice(20.1%),and weight loss(16.3%)were the main symptoms observed in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in this cohort.Serum carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9 is one of the most common tumor markers.In the present study,2562 patients underwent first-line therapy.The median progression-free survival(PFS)for patients undergoing first-line therapy was 4.1 months.The major options for first-line therapy included gemcitabine(GEM)plus S-1(GS/X)(23.4%),nab-paclitaxel plus GEM(AG)(18.1%),oxaliplatin,irinotecan,and leucovorin-modulated fluorouracil(FOLFIRINOX;11.9%),nab-paclitaxel plus S-1(AS)(8.9%),and GEM combined with oxaliplatin/cisplatin(GEMOX/GP)(7.6%).The AS and GS/X regimens were associated with the highest PFS rates.Conclusion:This is the first study to report multicenter,real-world data regarding advanced pancreatic cancer in China.Results revealed that real-world treatment options differed from guideline recommendations,and PFS was shorter than that in previously reported data.Improving intelligent follow-up systems and standardizing diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer is recommended.
文摘The identification of aerodynamic parameters is accomplished through the test data of the dynamic movement of scaled aircraft models flying dynamically in wind tunnel,which can real-ize the accurate acquisition of the aerodynamic model of the aircraft in the preliminary stage for aircraft design,and it is of great significance for improving the efficiency of aircraft design.How-ever,the translational motion of the test model in the wind tunnel virtual flight is subject to con-straints that result in distinct flight dynamics compared to free flight.These constraints have implications for the accuracy of aerodynamic derivatives obtained through the identification of wind tunnel test data.With this issue in mind,the research studies the differences in longitudinal dynamic characteristics between unconstrained free flight and wind tunnel virtual flight,and inno-vatively proposes an online correction test based wind tunnel virtual flight test technique.The lon-gitudinal trajectory and velocity changes of the model are solved online by the aerodynamic forces measured during the test,and then the coupled relationship between aircraft translation and rota-tion is used to correct the model's pitch attitude motion online.For the first time,the problem of solving the data approximation for free flight has been solved,eliminating the difference between the dynamics of wind tunnel virtual flight and free flight,and improving the accuracy of the aero-dynamic derivative identification results.The experiment's findings show that accurate aerodynamic derivatives can be identified based on the online correction test data,and the observed behaviour of the identified motion model has similarities to that of the free flight motion model.
基金the Key Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology(2005BA529A05)the Chinese Academy of Sciences Innovative Research International Partnership Project(CXTDS2005-4)the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(AS1/2002/108).
文摘The combination of levonorgestrel and quinestrol(EP-1)has been shown to have anti-fertility effects on several wild rodents,but the mechanism underlying these effects is poorly understood.We investigated the effects of EP-1 and each of its components,levonorgestrel(P)and quinestrol(E),on the fertility of Brandt’s voles(Lasiopodomys brandtii)by using a gastric gavage method.The doses for EP-1,E and P were 1,0.34 and 0.66 mg/kg body weight,respectively.Male voles(n=98)were treated daily for 5 or 14 days,then the testes and epididymides were collected,weighed and examined histologically at 30(D30),60(D60)or 90(D90)days after the end of treatment.Four males were allowed to mate with normal females at D90.Female voles(n=75)were treated for 3 days and a further 3 days after a 7-day interval.The uteri and ovaries were weighed and examined histologically at 15(D15),30(D30)or 75(D75)days after the end of treatment.Each of three females were mated with fertile males at D30 and D75,respectively.Our results indicated that quinestrol(E)significantly decreased the sperm numbers in the testes as well as the weight of the testes and epididymides,with both of these tissues showing obvious structural abnormalities,and significantly reduced the litter size and the pup weight for females mated with males of the E treatment group.For female voles,treatment with E,P or EP-1 resulted in no marked influence on the fertility status.These data indicate that quinestrol(E)alone has a significant anti-fertility effect on male Brandt’s voles,but is ineffective in combination with levonorgestrel(P).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31301373, 31601349)the Ministry of Agriculture of China (2016ZX08009003-003004)
文摘Proper development of plant roots is critical for primary physiological functions,including water and nutrient absorption and uptake,physical support,and carbohydrate storage（Zhang et al.,2010）.Crop root systems act as the key organ for sensing and response to abiotic and biotic stresses.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51772175 and 51872166)the Nano Projects of Suzhou City(Grant No.ZXG201445)+2 种基金the support from the Seed Funding for Top Talents in Qilu University of Technology(Shandong Academy of Sciences)the International Cooperation Research Project of Qilu University of Technology(Grant No.QLUTGJHZ2018003)the Independent Innovation Foundation of Shandong University(Grant Nos.2018JC045 and 2017ZD008).
文摘CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) thin film capacitors were fabricated on SrRuO_(3)-buffered Pt(111)/Ti/Si(100)substrates by adopting a two-step fabrication process.This process combines a low-temperature sputtering deposition with a rapid thermal annealing(RTA)to inhibit the grain growth,for the purposes of delaying the polarization saturation and reducing the ferroelectric hysteresis.By using this method,CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) thin films with uniformly distributed nanograins were obtained,which display a large recyclable energy density Wrec≈69 J/cm^(3) and a high energy efficiencyη≈82.4%.A superior fatigue-resistance(negligible energy performance degradation after 10^(9) charge-discharge cycles)and a good thermal stability(from-170 to 150℃)have also been achieved.This two-step method can be used to prepare other bismuth layer-structured ferroelectric film capacitors with enhanced energy storage performances.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.21476039,21878032 and 21076030).
文摘In this work,a thin zirconium-based UiO-66 membrane was successfully prepared on an alumina hollow fiber tube by flow synthesis,and was used in an attempt to remove p-nitrophenol from water through a nanofiltration process.Two main factors,including flow rate and synthesis time,were investigated to optimize the conditions for membrane growth.Under optimal synthesis conditions,a thin UiO-66 membrane of approximately 2 um in thickness was fabricated at a flow rate of4 mL.h for 30 h.The p-nitrophenol rejection rate for the as-prepared UiO-66 membrane applied in the removal of p-nitrophenol from water was only 78.1%due to the existence of membrane defects caused by coordinative defects during membrane formation.Post-synthetic modification of the UiO-66 membrane was carried out using organic linkers with the same flow approach to further improve the nanofiltration performance.The result showed that the p-nitrophenol rejection for the post-modified membrane was greatly improved and reached over 95%.Moreover,the post-modified UiO-66 membrane exhibited remarkable long-term operational stability,which is vital for practical application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31201715)the STS program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFJ-EW-STS-068-3)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB11050000).
文摘Fertility control is an alternative strategy to traditional culling for the management of rodent pests.Previous studies have demonstrated that quinestrol is a potential contraceptive for male rodents,but the recovery of fertility in quinestrol-treated rodents has not been evaluated.This study used C57BL/6J mice to evaluate the recovery rate of male fertility after the administration of quinestrol.Diethylstilbestrol(DES),a non-steroid estrogenic compound,was used for comparison.Different groups of mice were treated with 1 mg/kg quinestrol,1 mg/kg DES,or castor oil separately for 7 days.These mice were then killed on days 8,22 and 50 respectively.Our results indicated that the weight of epididymides and seminal vesicles decreased significantly on days 8 and 22 in quinestrol/DES-treated mice,with extensive histological changes in the seminiferous tubules.Sperm concentrations in the cauda epididymal fluid were significantly reduced on days 8 and 22 in both quinestrol and DES treatment groups and on day 50 for the DES,but not the quinestrol group.Further analysis revealed that DES-treated mice exhibited a higher proportion of abnormal sperm accumulation in the epididymis,indicating that the normal sperm transportation to the cauda epididymis was blocked.Our results indicate that the anti-fertility effects on male mice given quinestrol were of shorter duration than for those receiving DES at the dose of 1 mg/kg body weight.
基金The work was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Y.C.,Grant no.81572801 and L.Y.,Grant no.81572022)the Postdoctoral Foundation of Anhui Province(Y.C.,Grant no.2017B160).
文摘Toxoplasma gondii is a widespread parasite that may infect nearly all warm-blooded vertebrates.1 As an obligatory intracellular apicomplexan parasite,T.gondii has three different types of secretory organelles,including micronemes,rhoptries(ROP),and dense granules(GRAs),during invasion of host cells.2 Initially,the parasite replicates in a variety of host cell types as tachyzoites,especially in macrophages and dendritic cells(DCs).
