Covalent adaptable network(CAN)polymers doped with conductive nanoparticles are an ideal candidate to create reshapeable,rehealable,and fully recyclable electronics.On the other hand,3D printing as a deterministic man...Covalent adaptable network(CAN)polymers doped with conductive nanoparticles are an ideal candidate to create reshapeable,rehealable,and fully recyclable electronics.On the other hand,3D printing as a deterministic manufacturing method has a significant potential to fabricate electronics with low cost and high design freedom.In this paper,we incorporate a conductive composite consisting of polyimine CAN and multi-wall carbon nanotubes into direct-ink-writing 3D printing to create polymeric sensors with outstanding reshaping,repairing,and recycling capabilities.The developed printable ink exhibits good printability,conductivity,and recyclability.The conductivity of printed polyimine composites is investigated at different temperatures and deformation strain levels.Their shape-reforming and Joule heating-induced interfacial welding effects are demonstrated and characterized.Finally,a temperature sensor is 3D printed with defined patterns of conductive pathways,which can be easily mounted onto 3D surfaces,repaired after damage,and recycled using solvents.The sensing capability of printed sensors is maintained after the repairing and recycling.Overall,the 3D printed reshapeable,rehealable,and recyclable sensors possess complex geometry and extend service life,which assist in the development of polymer-based electronics toward broad and sustainable applications.展开更多
For the design and optimization of functional peptides, unravelling the structures of individual building blocks as well as the properties of the ensemble is paramount. TI＇R1, derived from human transthyretin, is a f...For the design and optimization of functional peptides, unravelling the structures of individual building blocks as well as the properties of the ensemble is paramount. TI＇R1, derived from human transthyretin, is a fibril-forming peptide implicated in diseases such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy and senile systemic amyloidosis. The functional peptide TTR1-RGD, based on a TFR1 scaffold, was designed to specifically interact with cells. Here, we used scanning tunneling microscopy （STM） to analyze the assembly structures of TTRl-related peptides with both the reverse sequence and the modified forward sequence. The site- specific analyses show the following： i） The TIR1 peptide is involved in assembly, nearly covering the entire length within the ordered [3-sheet structures, ii） For TTR1-RGD peptide assemblies, the TTR1 motif forms the ordered [3-sheet while the RGDS motif adopts a flexible conformation allowing it to promote cell adhesion. The key site is clearly identified as the linker residue Gly13. iii） Close inspection of the forward and reverse peptide assemblies show that in spite of the difference in chemistry, they display similar assembling characteristics, illustrating the robust nature of these peptides, iv） Glycine linker residues are included in the ^-strands, which strongly suggests that the sequence could be optimized by adding more linker residues. These garnered insights into the assembled structures of these peptides help unravel the mechanism driving peptide assemblies and instruct the rational design and optimization of sequence- programmed peptide architectures.展开更多
In the post-genome-wide association study era,multi-omics techniques have shown great power and poten-tial for candidate gene mining and functional genomics research.However,due to the lack of effective data integrati...In the post-genome-wide association study era,multi-omics techniques have shown great power and poten-tial for candidate gene mining and functional genomics research.However,due to the lack of effective data integration and multi-omics analysis platforms,such techniques have not still been applied widely in rape-seed,an important oil crop worldwide.Here,we report a rapeseed multi-omics database(BnlR;http:/l yanglab.hzau.edu.cn/BnlR),which provides datasets of six omics including genomics,transcriptomics,variomics,epigenetics,phenomics,and metabolomics,as well as numerous"variation-gene expression-phenotype"associations by using multiple statistical methods.In addition,a series of multi-omics search and analysis tools are integrated to facilitate the browsing and application of these datasets.BnlR is the most comprehensive multi-omics database for rapeseed so far,and two case studies demonstrated its power to mine candidate genes associated with specific traits and analyze their potential regulatory mechanisms.展开更多
Human serum albumin （HSA） is an abundant protein in plasma that can bind and transport many small molecules, and the corresponding affinity-controlled drug delivery shows great advantage in the biological system. Pe...Human serum albumin （HSA） is an abundant protein in plasma that can bind and transport many small molecules, and the corresponding affinity-controlled drug delivery shows great advantage in the biological system. Peptide SA06 is a reported ligand comprising 20 amino acids, and is known to non-covalently bind with HSA to extend the lifetime and improve the pharmacokinetic performance. The structural information of the HSA-peptide complex is keen for obtainingmolecular insight of the binding mechanism. We studied the secondary structural change and structure-affinity relations of Peptide SA06 with HSA by using circular dichroism （CD） spectroscopy in solution. Noticeable allosteric effect can be identified by compositional increase of a-helix structures when the peptide was co-incubated with HSA. Furthermore, the equilibrium dissociation constant of Peptide SA06 with HSA can be determined by CD-baged method. This work provides structural evidence on the allosteric interaction between peptide ligand and HSA, and sheds light on optimization of therapeutic properties in the affinity-controlled delivery systems.展开更多
Although the unique organization of vertebrate cone mosaics was first described long ago,both their underlying molecular basis and physiological significance are largely unknown.Here,we demonstrate that Crumbs protein...Although the unique organization of vertebrate cone mosaics was first described long ago,both their underlying molecular basis and physiological significance are largely unknown.Here,we demonstrate that Crumbs proteins,the key regulators of epithelial apical polarity,establish the planar cellular polarity of photoreceptors in zebrafish.Via heterophilic Crb2a-Crb2b interactions,the apicobasal polarity protein Crb2b restricts the asymmetric planar distribution of Crb2a in photoreceptors.The planar polarized Crumbs proteins thus balance intercellular adhesions and tension between photoreceptors,thereby stabilizing the geometric organization of cone mosaics.Notably,loss of Crb2b in zebrafish induces a nearsightedness-like phenotype in zebrafish accompanied by an elongated eye axis and impairs zebrafish visual perception for predation.These data reveal a detailed mechanism for cone mosaic homeostasis via previously undiscovered apical-planar polarity coordination and propose a pathogenic mechanism for nearsightedness.展开更多
基金support from the National Science Foundation(Grant CMMI-1901807)。
文摘Covalent adaptable network(CAN)polymers doped with conductive nanoparticles are an ideal candidate to create reshapeable,rehealable,and fully recyclable electronics.On the other hand,3D printing as a deterministic manufacturing method has a significant potential to fabricate electronics with low cost and high design freedom.In this paper,we incorporate a conductive composite consisting of polyimine CAN and multi-wall carbon nanotubes into direct-ink-writing 3D printing to create polymeric sensors with outstanding reshaping,repairing,and recycling capabilities.The developed printable ink exhibits good printability,conductivity,and recyclability.The conductivity of printed polyimine composites is investigated at different temperatures and deformation strain levels.Their shape-reforming and Joule heating-induced interfacial welding effects are demonstrated and characterized.Finally,a temperature sensor is 3D printed with defined patterns of conductive pathways,which can be easily mounted onto 3D surfaces,repaired after damage,and recycled using solvents.The sensing capability of printed sensors is maintained after the repairing and recycling.Overall,the 3D printed reshapeable,rehealable,and recyclable sensors possess complex geometry and extend service life,which assist in the development of polymer-based electronics toward broad and sustainable applications.
文摘For the design and optimization of functional peptides, unravelling the structures of individual building blocks as well as the properties of the ensemble is paramount. TI＇R1, derived from human transthyretin, is a fibril-forming peptide implicated in diseases such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy and senile systemic amyloidosis. The functional peptide TTR1-RGD, based on a TFR1 scaffold, was designed to specifically interact with cells. Here, we used scanning tunneling microscopy （STM） to analyze the assembly structures of TTRl-related peptides with both the reverse sequence and the modified forward sequence. The site- specific analyses show the following： i） The TIR1 peptide is involved in assembly, nearly covering the entire length within the ordered [3-sheet structures, ii） For TTR1-RGD peptide assemblies, the TTR1 motif forms the ordered [3-sheet while the RGDS motif adopts a flexible conformation allowing it to promote cell adhesion. The key site is clearly identified as the linker residue Gly13. iii） Close inspection of the forward and reverse peptide assemblies show that in spite of the difference in chemistry, they display similar assembling characteristics, illustrating the robust nature of these peptides, iv） Glycine linker residues are included in the ^-strands, which strongly suggests that the sequence could be optimized by adding more linker residues. These garnered insights into the assembled structures of these peptides help unravel the mechanism driving peptide assemblies and instruct the rational design and optimization of sequence- programmed peptide architectures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070559)the National Key Research and Development Plan of China(2021YFF1000100)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M710875)the Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(2021HSZD004)and the Developing Bioinformatics Platform in Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Lab(no.JBGS-B21HJ0001).
文摘In the post-genome-wide association study era,multi-omics techniques have shown great power and poten-tial for candidate gene mining and functional genomics research.However,due to the lack of effective data integration and multi-omics analysis platforms,such techniques have not still been applied widely in rape-seed,an important oil crop worldwide.Here,we report a rapeseed multi-omics database(BnlR;http:/l yanglab.hzau.edu.cn/BnlR),which provides datasets of six omics including genomics,transcriptomics,variomics,epigenetics,phenomics,and metabolomics,as well as numerous"variation-gene expression-phenotype"associations by using multiple statistical methods.In addition,a series of multi-omics search and analysis tools are integrated to facilitate the browsing and application of these datasets.BnlR is the most comprehensive multi-omics database for rapeseed so far,and two case studies demonstrated its power to mine candidate genes associated with specific traits and analyze their potential regulatory mechanisms.
基金Acknowledgement This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 21273051, 21673055）. The financial supports fi＇om the CAS key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, and the CAS key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety are also gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Human serum albumin （HSA） is an abundant protein in plasma that can bind and transport many small molecules, and the corresponding affinity-controlled drug delivery shows great advantage in the biological system. Peptide SA06 is a reported ligand comprising 20 amino acids, and is known to non-covalently bind with HSA to extend the lifetime and improve the pharmacokinetic performance. The structural information of the HSA-peptide complex is keen for obtainingmolecular insight of the binding mechanism. We studied the secondary structural change and structure-affinity relations of Peptide SA06 with HSA by using circular dichroism （CD） spectroscopy in solution. Noticeable allosteric effect can be identified by compositional increase of a-helix structures when the peptide was co-incubated with HSA. Furthermore, the equilibrium dissociation constant of Peptide SA06 with HSA can be determined by CD-baged method. This work provides structural evidence on the allosteric interaction between peptide ligand and HSA, and sheds light on optimization of therapeutic properties in the affinity-controlled delivery systems.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China projects (81770938 to J.Z. and 81570822 to K.Y.)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation project (LZ15H120001 to J.Z.)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2016FZA7010 and 2017FZA7001 to J.Z.)。
文摘Although the unique organization of vertebrate cone mosaics was first described long ago,both their underlying molecular basis and physiological significance are largely unknown.Here,we demonstrate that Crumbs proteins,the key regulators of epithelial apical polarity,establish the planar cellular polarity of photoreceptors in zebrafish.Via heterophilic Crb2a-Crb2b interactions,the apicobasal polarity protein Crb2b restricts the asymmetric planar distribution of Crb2a in photoreceptors.The planar polarized Crumbs proteins thus balance intercellular adhesions and tension between photoreceptors,thereby stabilizing the geometric organization of cone mosaics.Notably,loss of Crb2b in zebrafish induces a nearsightedness-like phenotype in zebrafish accompanied by an elongated eye axis and impairs zebrafish visual perception for predation.These data reveal a detailed mechanism for cone mosaic homeostasis via previously undiscovered apical-planar polarity coordination and propose a pathogenic mechanism for nearsightedness.
