Correlation between growth differentiation factor-15 and collagen metabolism indicators in patients with myocardial infarction and heart failure

BackgroundGrowth 区别因素(GDF )-15, 转变生长因素贝它总科的一个分叉的成员确实看起来响应试验性的压力超载和心失败(HF ) 的前进起来调整。HF 经常在心肌的梗塞(MI ) 以后发展，贡献更坏的结果。学习是在 HF.MethodsThe 学习的不同阶段估计在与骨胶原周转有关的 GDF-15 层次和标记之间的关联的这的目的由 179 个病人的一个队组成，包括稳定的心绞痛病人( AP 组， n = 50 )，没有 HF 的旧 MI 病人( OMI 组， n = 56 )，有 HF 的旧 MI 病人( OMI-HF 组， n = 38 )并且正常控制组( n = 35 )。包括 precollagen 反映骨胶原的合成和降级率的两指示物我N终端肽( PINP )，类型我骨胶原carboxy终端肽( ICTP )， precollagen III N终端肽( PIIINP )和 GDF-15 用连接酶的 inmunosorbent assay.ResultsThe 血浆 GDF-15 水平被测量在 OMI-HF 组是更高的( 1373.4 &#x000b1 ；275.4 ng/L ) 比 OMI 组(1036.1 &#x000b1；248.6 ng/L ) ， AP 组(784.6 &#x000b1；222.4 ng/L ) 并且控制组(483.8 &#x000b1；186.4 ng/L )(P &#x0003c；0.001 ) 。骨胶原周转的指示物(ICTP， PINP， PIIINP ) 与控制相比在 OMI-HF 组增加的所有组织(3.03 &#x000b1；1.02 &#x000b5； g/L 对 2.08 &#x000b1；0.95 &#x000b5； g/L， 22.2 &#x000b1；6.6 &#x000b5； g/L 对 16.7 &#x000b1；5.1 &#x000b5； g/L 和 13.2 &#x000b1；7.9 &#x000b5； g/L 对 6.4 &#x000b1；2.1 &#x000b5； g/L 分别地；P &#x0003c；0.01 ) 。GDF-15 断然与 ICTP 和 PIIINP 相关(r = 0.302， P &#x0003c；0.001 并且 r = 0.206， P = 0.006，分别地) 。GDF-15 断然相关到心脏舒张的指示物 E/Em 和左 atrial 迫使的 echocardiographic (r = 0.349 并且 r = 0.358 分别地；P &#x0003c；0.01 ) ，并且相反地相关到收缩指示物左室的喷射部分和山峰的一般水准收缩心肌的速度(Sm )(r =&#x02212； 0.623 并且 r =&#x02212； 0.365 分别地；P &#x0003c；0.01 ).ConclusionPlasma GDF-15 与类型的指示物被联系我和 III 骨胶原周转。

Spectral energy distribution similarity of the local galaxies and the 3.6μm selected galaxies from the Spitzer Extended Deep Survey

The Spitzer Extended Deep Survey(SEDS)as a deep and wide mid-infrared(MIR)survey project provides a sample of 500000+sources spreading 1.46 square degree and a depth of 26 AB mag(3σ).Combining with the previous available data,we build a PSF-matched multi-wavelength photometry catalog from u band to 8μm.We fit the SEDS galaxies spectral energy distributions by the local galaxy templates.The results show that the SEDS galaxy can be fitted well,indicating the high redshift galaxy(z~1)shares the same templates with the local galaxies.This study would facilitate the further study of the galaxy luminosity and high redshift mass function.

FUV and NIR size of the HI selected low surface brightness galaxies

How low surface brightness galaxies(LSBGs)form stars and assemble stellar mass is one of the most important questions related to understanding the LSBG population.We select a sample of 381 HI bright LSBGs with both far ultraviolet(FUV)and near infrared(NIR)observations to investigate the star formation rate(SFR)and stellar mass scales,and the growth mode.We measure the FUV and NIR radii of our sample,which represent the star-forming and stellar mass distribution scales respectively.We also compare the FUV and H band radius-stellar mass relation with archival data,to identify the SFR and stellar mass structure difference between the LSBG population and other galaxies.Since galaxy HI mass has a tight correlation with the HI radius,we can also compare the HI and FUV radii to understand the distribution of HI gas and star formation activities.Our results show that most of the HI selected LSBGs have extended star formation structure.The stellar mass distribution of LSBGs may have a similar structure to disk galaxies at the same stellar mass bins,but the star-forming activity of LSBGs happens at a larger radius than the high surface density galaxies,which may help to identify the LSBG sample from the wide-field deep u band image survey.The HI is also distributed at larger radii,implying a steeper(or not)Kennicutt-Schmidt relation for LSBGs.

高电压LiCoO_(2)的表面结构与性能:回顾与展望

近年来,高电压LiCoO_(2)(LCO)正极的研发成为学术界和工业界广泛关注的焦点。研究表明,解决表面问题是提升高电压LCO性能的最有效途径。本综述系统回顾了高电压LCO所面临的问题,包括相变和裂纹的生成、与氧氧化还原相关的问题以及副反应,以及表面结构的退化。接着,我们深入阐述了表面调制,以及表面调制与电解质调制之间的相互作用。最后,我们展望了更先进的LCO正极的发展前景,包括低成本高质量的制造,设计适用于极端条件(如高温、高速充电、低温等)的LCO正极,并实现约220 mAh·g^(-1)的稳定容量释放。我们期望这项工作能为未来推动高电压LCO的发展和应用提供参考。

Synthetic Control of Thorium Metal-Organic Frameworks for Sequencing and Sensing of Radioiodine Species

Exploring the physiochemical properties and expanding the applications of actinide-containing materials is paramount to address the escalating challenge of radioactive waste accumulation.However,unlocking the full potential of these materials is largely crippled by the radiotoxicity of the actinides.We report here two porous and luminescent thorium-based metal-organic frameworks(Th-BITD-1 and Th-BITD-2)that serve as a bifunctional platform for sequencing and sensing of radioiodine,a much more radioactive fission product discharged during the nuclear fuel reprocessing.In particular,Th-BITD-1 displays better iodine uptake performance than Th-BITD-2 via the solution-based process and vapor diffusion with the maximum adsorption capacities of 831 and 1099 mg/g,respectively.Fur thermore,Th-BITD-1 can function as a highly sensitive luminescence sensor for iodate with a quenching constant(Ksv)of 6.6(5)×10^(3) M^(-1)and a detection limit of 2.02μM,respectively,outperforming 2.96(6)×10^(3)M^(-1)and 10.5μM of Th-BITD-2.Moreover,a positive correlation between the sensing efficacy and the iodate adsorption capacity has been revealed.This work highlights the opportunity in designing novel actinide-based MOFs for their potential applications in radiological fields,e.g.,radionuclide separation and detection.

Investigation on Self-healing Property of Epoxy Resins Based on Disulfide Dynamic Links

Self-healing polymers based on dynamic crosslinkers have drawn rapidly increasing interest over the last decade.Here,a self-healable epoxy network with exchangeable disulfide bonds was synthesized by polymerizing two epoxies with an aromatic amine containing a disulfide bond.The bisphenol A diglycidyl ether(DGEBA)and poly(ethylene glycol)diglycidyl ether(DER736)were used as rigid and soft components,respectively.The crosslinking densities of studied polymers decreased with the increasing amount of DER736,resulting in the lower glassy temperature and weaker mechanical strength.The dynamic covalent network character of disulfide bond and its low active energy were also investigated through stress relaxation experiments at various temperatures.The self-healing performance of healable epoxy resins with varied flexibility was measured by tensile tests.The tensile strength of a full-cut sample was restored to 84%(13 MPa)of the initial values(16 MPa)at moderate temperature.Its healed fracture strain was up to 505%.Moreover,the effect of healing time and temperature on the self-healing properties was also studied.A model was proposed to investigate the self-repairing efficiency evolution with healing time,suggesting that hydrogen bonds mainly contributed to the initial sticking or interfacial adhesion while disulfide links and chain interdiffusion assisted time dependent reformation of networks to restore the original mechanical strength.

Four Methods for Calculating Blood-loss after Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background： Currently, various calculation methods for evaluating blood-loss in patients with total knee arthroplasty （TKA） are applied in clinical practice. However, different methods may yield different results. The purpose of this study was to determine the most reliable method for calculating blood-loss after primary TKA. Methods： We compared blood-loss in 245 patients who underwent primary unilateral TKA from February 2010 to August 2011. We calculated blood-loss using four methods： Gross equation, hemoglobin （Hb） balance, the Orthopedic Surgery Transfusion Hemoglobin European Overview （OSTHEO） formula, and Hb-dilution. We determined Pearson＇s correlation coefficients for the four methods. Results： There were large differences in the calculated blood-loss obtained by the four methods. In descending order of combined correlation coefficient based on calculated blood-loss, the methods were Hb-balance, OSTHEO formula, Hb-dilution, and Gross equation. Conclusions： The Hb-balance method may be the most reliable method of estimating blood-loss after TKA.

Additional Dose of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Further Reduces Hidden Blood Loss

Background： Total knee arthroplasty （TKA） is the most frequently performed procedure in treating advanced knee osteoarthritis. Excessive perioperative blood loss can sometimes lead to postoperative anemia. Tranexamic acid （TXA） is a potent fibrinolysis inhibitor which has been extensively used at the surgical incision and closure to lower overall blood loss in adult reconstruction surgery. Our previous study suggested that about two-thirds of the total blood loss （TBL） came from hidden blood loss （HBL） on postoperative days 1 and 2. The role of reducing HBL with TXA administration in postoperative TKA patients is unknown. The current study was designed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of supplemental intravenous （IV） TXA in further redticing HBL after primary TKA. Methods： A prospective pilot study was conducted at a single institution on 43 consecutive patients who underwent unilateral TKA from September 2014 to February 2015. All patients were given 1 g of IV TXA 10-15 rain before operation and another 1 g of IV TXA at the time of wound closure on the day of surgery. On postoperative days 1 and 2, the supplemental group （n = 21） was given additional 1 g of TXA intravenously twice a day, whereas the control group （n = 22） received an equal volume of saline. Drain output, hemoglobin （Hb）, and hematocrit （HCT） were recorded preoperatively and 5 consecutive days postoperatively in both groups. HBL was calculated with the Gross formula. Pre- and post-operative lower extremity Doppler venous ultrasound was performed in all patients to detect deep vein thrombosis （DVT）. The indexes were compared using the Mann-Whitney test, whereas the results of Hb and HCT were analyzed by repeated-measures analysis of variance. The difference was considered statistically significant ifP 〈 0.05. Results： The demographics and surgical characteristics of the two groups were comparable. Supplemental group had higher Hb level on postoperative days 1-5 compared to the control; however, the difference was not significant （F = 2.732, P = 0.106）. The HCT of the supplemental group was significantly higher than that of the control group on postoperative day 5 （F= 5.254, P = 0.027）. No significant difference was found in drainage volume and TBL, but the HBL was reduced in the supplemental group （supplemental 133.1 [71.8,287.3] ml and control 296.0 [ 185.3, 421.4] ml, Z = 2.478, P = 0.013. median [interquartile range]）. There was one DVT in the control group and none in the supplemental group. All patients were tbllowed at 1 year after surgery, and no further complications were reported. Conclusion： Based on the current study, additional doses of IV TXA could potentially further reduce HBL alter primary TKA without increasing the risk of venous thromboembolism.

Defect engineering of hierarchical porous carbon microspheres for potassium-ion storage

Owing to adjustable microstructure and stable physiochemical properties,carbon-based materials are regarded as promising materials as anodes for potassium-ion batteries(PlBs).Building amorphous structure and introducing defects are favorable methods to generate active sites and improve the electrochemical performances of carbon-based materials.In this work,we develop a facile carbonization method to prepare sulfur-doped amorphous carbon microspheres with hierarchical structure and modulated defects concentration(S-CM-700) for potassium storage.Benefiting from the special microstructure,S-CM-700 exhibits the optimal performance and obtains high reversible capacity of 199.6 mAh·g^(-1) at 100 mA·g^(-1),excellent rate property and prominent durability(0.0055%capacity decay per cycle during 1800 cycles).Kinetics analysis and electrochemical characterization are carried out to reveal that the potassium storage could be boosted by regulating the defect level,layer spacing and the content of sulfur-doping.The work provides a general synthesis approach to prepare sustainable carbon anodes for advanced PlBs.