The efficiency of a novel microalgal culture system (an airlift loop bioreactor [ALB] engaged with a fluidic oscillator to produce microbubbles) is compared with both a conventional ALB (producing fine bubbles without...The efficiency of a novel microalgal culture system (an airlift loop bioreactor [ALB] engaged with a fluidic oscillator to produce microbubbles) is compared with both a conventional ALB (producing fine bubbles without the fluidic oscillator) and non-aerated flask culture. The impact of CO2 mass transfer on Dunaliella salina growth is assessed, through varying the gas (5% CO2, 95% N2) dosing flow rate. The results showed that approximately 6 - 8 times higher chlorophyll content was achieved in the aerated ALB cultures than in the non-aerated flasks, and there was a 20% - 40% increase in specific growth rate of D. salina in the novel ALB with microbubbles when compared with the conventional ALB cultures. The increase in chlorophyll content was found to be proportional to the total amount of CO2 mass transfer. For the same dosing time and flow rate, higher CO2 mass transfer rate (microbubble dosing) resulted in a greater growth rate.展开更多
Nutritional concerns, linear growth deficiency, and delayed puberty are currently detected in up to 85% of patients with Crohn's disease(CD) diagnosed at childhood. To provide advice on how to assess and manage nu...Nutritional concerns, linear growth deficiency, and delayed puberty are currently detected in up to 85% of patients with Crohn's disease(CD) diagnosed at childhood. To provide advice on how to assess and manage nutritional concerns in these patients, a Medline search was conducted using "pediatric inflammatory bowel disease", "pediatric Crohn's disease", "linear growth","pubertal growth", "bone health", and "vitamin D" as key words. Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and metaanalyses published between 2008 and 2013 were selected to produce this narrative review. Studies referring to earlier periods were also considered if the data was relevant to our review. Although current treatment strategies for CD that include anti-tumor necrosis factor-αtherapy have been shown to improve patients' growth rate, linear growth deficiencies are still common. In pediatric CD patients, prolonged diagnostic delay, high initial activity index, and stricturing/penetrating typeof behavior may cause growth deficiencies(in weight and height) and delayed puberty, with several studies reporting that these patients may not reach an optimal bone mass. Glucocorticoids and inflammation inhibit bone formation, though their impact on skeletal modeling remains unclear. Long-term control of active inflammation and an adequate intake of nutrients are both fundamental in promoting normal puberty. Recent evidence suggests that recombinant growth factor therapy is effective in improving short-term linear growth in selected patients, but is of limited benefit for ameliorating mucosal disease and reducing clinical disease activity. The authors conclude that an intense initial treatment(taking a "top-down" approach, with the early introduction of immunomodulatory treatment) may be justified to induce and maintain remission so that the growth of children with CD can catch up, ideally before puberty. Exclusive enteral nutrition has a key role in inducing remission and improving patients' nutritional status.展开更多
The present study was conducted to determine the effects of elevated pCO2 on growth, photosynthesis, dark respiration and inorganic carbon acquisition in the marine microalga Dunaliella salina. To accomplish this, D. ...The present study was conducted to determine the effects of elevated pCO2 on growth, photosynthesis, dark respiration and inorganic carbon acquisition in the marine microalga Dunaliella salina. To accomplish this, D. salina was incubated in semi-continuous cultures under present-day CO2 levels （390 μatm, PHNBs： 8.10）, predicted year 2100 CO2 levels （1000 μatm, pHNBs： 7.78） and predicted year 2300 CO2 levels （2 000μatm, PHNBS： 7.49）. Elevated pCO2 significantly enhanced photosynthesis （in terms of gross photosynthetic O2 evolution, effective quantum yield （△F/F＇m）, photosynthetic efficiency （a）, maximum relative electron transport rate （rETRmax） and ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/ oxygenase （Rubiseo） activity） and dark respiration olD. salina, but had insignificant effects on growth. The photosynthetic 02 evolution olD. salina was significantly inhibited by the inhibitors acetazolamide （△Z）, ethoxyzolamide （EZ） and 4,4＇-diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2＇-disulfonate （DIDS）, indicating that D. salina is capable of acquiring HCO3 via extracellular carbonic anhydrase and anion-exchange proteins. Furthermore, the lower inhibition of the photosynthetic O2 evolution at high pCO2 levels by AZ, EZ and DIDS and the decreased carbonic anhydrase showed that carbon concentrating mechanisms were down-regulated at high pCO2. In conclusion, our results show that photosynthesis, dark respiration and CCMs will be affected by the increased pCO2/low pH conditions predicted for the future, but that the responses olD. salina to high pCO2/low pH might be modulated by other environmental factors such as light, nutrients and temperature. Therefore, further studies are needed to determine the interactive effects ofpCO2, temperature, light and nutrients on marine microalgae.展开更多
The in situ growth of nano-array on material structure is a novel and high-efficient strategy to design catalysts,however,it still remains a challenge to fabricate unique nano-architecture electrocatalyst with promine...The in situ growth of nano-array on material structure is a novel and high-efficient strategy to design catalysts,however,it still remains a challenge to fabricate unique nano-architecture electrocatalyst with prominent activity and superior durability for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,a unique nano-architecture catalyst is successfully synthesized by using NiFe LDH nanosheets as framework to the in situ growth Mo-doped Ni2 P ultrafine nanosheets(marked as Mo-Ni2 P@NiFe LDH/NF).The unique 3 D core-shell nano-architecture is favorable for enhancing electron transfer/mass diffusion,providing abundant active sites,prompting O2/H2 gas release,and creating the synergistic effect between Mo-Ni2 P and NiFe LDH.Therefore,comparing with pure NiFe LDH/NF and MoNi2 P/NF electrodes,walnut-like Mo-Ni2 P@Ni Fe LDH/NF catalyst exhibits significantly improved electrocatalytic activities and durability towards OER(269 m V@40 m A cm^-2),HER(82 mV@10 mA cm^-2),and overall water splitting(1.46 V@10 m A cm^-2),respectively.Such electrocatalytic activity of Mo-Ni2 P@NiFe LDH/NF is comparable with that of majority reported non-precious metal catalysts and even precious catalysts(IrO2 and Pt/C).This work presents a new perspective strategy to fabricate ingeniously bifunctional electrocatalysts with well-designed structure and superior performance for clean energy conversion technologies or storage devices.展开更多
Picea mongolica W. D. Xu. is an endemic species in China. The spruce forest is only found in semi-arid habitat in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Based on the simulative defoliation experiment, it was prove...Picea mongolica W. D. Xu. is an endemic species in China. The spruce forest is only found in semi-arid habitat in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Based on the simulative defoliation experiment, it was proved that Picea mongolica seedlings had the compensatory and overcompensatory effects under the certain defoliation rate. The results of variance analysis on growth indexes showed that in PM Ⅰ(natural regeneration seedlings under Picea mongolica forest), the differences of H 1(height in June 23) and H 2(height in September 3) were extremely significant, and the difference of D(diameter at the breast height) were not significant. In PM Ⅱ(artificial regeneration seedlings under Betula platyphylla Suk. forest), the difference of H 1 was significant, the difference of H 2 was not significant, and the difference of D was extremely significant. The regression equations were established and the compensatory and overcompensatory points were obtained. In PM Ⅰ, the compensatory points of H 1, H 2, and D were 0.7628, 0.7436, 0.5725, and the overcompensatory points were 0.6056, 0.5802 and 0.2909 respectively. In PM Ⅱ, the compensatory points of H 1, H 2, and D are 0.5012, 0.3421, 0.2488, and the overcompensatory points are 0.4137, 0.2633 and 0.0747 respectively. These results suggested that the induction of compensatory growth mechanisms in spruce seedlings required a threshold level of defoliation, and the insects in Picea mongolica forest could be controlled in a certain degree.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3 D)frameworks have received much attention as an effective modification strategy for next-generation high-energy-density lithium metal batteries.However,the top-growth mode of lithium(Li)on the 3 D ...Three-dimensional(3 D)frameworks have received much attention as an effective modification strategy for next-generation high-energy-density lithium metal batteries.However,the top-growth mode of lithium(Li)on the 3 D framework remains a tough challenge.To achieve a uniform bottom-up Li growth,a scheme involving Ag concentration gradient in 3 D PVDF framework(C-Ag/PVDF)is proposed.Ag nanoparticles with a concentration gradient induce an interface activity gradient in the 3 D framework,and this gradient feature is still maintained during the cycle.As a result,the C-Ag/PVDF framework delivers a long lifespan over 1800 h at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2) with a capacity of 1 mAh cm^(-2),and shows an ultra-long life(>1300 h)even at a high current density of 4 mA cm^(-2) with a capacity of 4 mAh cm^(-2).The advantage of concentration gradient provides further insights into the optimal design of the 3 D framework for stable Li metal anode.展开更多
To develop AZ91D alloys with fine microstructure, effects of the addition of rare earth (RE), Sr and RE + Sr on the dendrite growth and phase precipitation in AZ91D magnesium alloy were studied, respectively. The resu...To develop AZ91D alloys with fine microstructure, effects of the addition of rare earth (RE), Sr and RE + Sr on the dendrite growth and phase precipitation in AZ91D magnesium alloy were studied, respectively. The results show that the microstructure is refined and the morphology of β-Mg17A112 phase is modified with RE or Sr addition, especially with the RE+Sr composite addition which can reduce the average grain size of AZ91D alloy obviously to 141 μm. The needle-like or block-like new phases adhering to β-Mg17A112 phase form at interdendrites during solidification. The enrichment of RE or/and Sr elements in front of the solidification interface, especially at the tips of α-Mg dendrite, which restricts the growth of α-Mg dendrite, changes the preferential growth of α-Mg and finally results in the grain refinement and the blunting of α-Mg dendrite.展开更多
There are various clinical treatments for traumatic brain injury,including surgery,drug therapy,and rehabilitation therapy;howeve r,the therapeutic effects are limited.Scaffolds combined with exosomes represent a prom...There are various clinical treatments for traumatic brain injury,including surgery,drug therapy,and rehabilitation therapy;howeve r,the therapeutic effects are limited.Scaffolds combined with exosomes represent a promising but challenging method for improving the repair of traumatic brain injury.In this study,we determined the ability of a novel 3D-printed collagen/chitosan scaffold loaded with exosomes derived from neural stem cells pretreated with insulin-like growth factor-1(3D-CC-INEXOS) to improve traumatic brain injury repair and functional recove ry after traumatic brain injury in rats.Composite scaffolds comprising collagen,chitosan,and exosomes derived from neural stem cells pretreated with insulin-like growth fa ctor-1(INEXOS) continuously released exosomes for 2weeks.Transplantation of 3D-CC-INExos scaffolds significantly improved motor and cognitive functions in a rat traumatic brain injury model,as assessed by the Morris water maze test and modified neurological seve rity scores.In addition,immunofluorescence staining and transmission electron microscopy showed that3D-CC-INExos implantation significantly improved the recove ry of damaged nerve tissue in the injured area.In conclusion,this study suggests that transplanted3D-CC-INExos scaffolds might provide a potential strategy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and lay a solid foundation for clinical translation.展开更多
A mathematical model has been formulated in accordance with cell chemotaxis and relevant experimental data. A three-dimensional lattice Boltzmann method was used for numerical simulation. The present study observed th...A mathematical model has been formulated in accordance with cell chemotaxis and relevant experimental data. A three-dimensional lattice Boltzmann method was used for numerical simulation. The present study observed the effects of glial scar size and inhibitor concentration on regenerative axonal growth following spinal cord transection. The simulation test comprised two parts： （1） when release rates of growth inhibitor and promoter were constant, the effects of glial scar size on axonal growth rate were analyzed, and concentrations of inhibitor and promoters located at the moving growth cones were recorded. （2） When the glial scar size was constant, the effects of inhibitor and promoter release rates on axonal growth rate were analyzed, and inhibitor and promoter concentrations at the moving growth cones were recorded. Results demonstrated that （1） a larger glial scar and a higher release rate of inhibitor resulted in a reduced axonal growth rate. （2） The axonal growth rate depended on the ratio of inhibitor to promoter concentrations at the growth cones. When the average ratio was 〈 1.5, regenerating axons were able to grow and successfully contact target cells.展开更多
OBJECTIVE CYP2D is one of the most abundant subfamily of CYPs in the brain,especially in the cerebellum.Brain CYP2D is responsible for the metabolism of endogenous neurotransmitters such as tyramine and serotonin.Our ...OBJECTIVE CYP2D is one of the most abundant subfamily of CYPs in the brain,especially in the cerebellum.Brain CYP2D is responsible for the metabolism of endogenous neurotransmitters such as tyramine and serotonin.Our previous studies have shown brain CYP2D can be regulated by exogenous and endogenous substances with tissue-specificity.The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of cerebral CYP2D on the mice behavior and the regulatory mechanism of brain CYP2D by growth hormone.METHODS Mice received the stereotaxic injection with CYP2D inhibitor quinine in deep cerebellar nuclei of cerebellum.The animals were tested with rotarod apparatus,balance beam,water maze,elevated plus maze and open field.The changes in CYP2D22,PPARαand PPARγ in brain regions and liver were assayed in male growth hormone receptor knockout mice,SH-SY5 Y cells and HepG2 cells.RESULTS The inhibition of cerebellum CYP2D significantly affected the spatial learning and exploring ability of mice.Compared with WT mice,CYP2D expression was lower in brain regions from GHR(-/-)male mice;however,hepatic CYP2D level was similar.Pulsatile GH decreased PPARα m RNA level,and increased m RNA levels of CYP2D6 and PPARα in SH-SY5 Y cells.In HepG2 cells,pulsatile GH resulted in decreases in PPARα and PPARγ m RNA levels,but not CYP2D6.PPARα inhibitor induced CYP2D6 m RNA and protein by 1.32-fold and 1.43-fold in SH-SY5 Y cells.PPARγ inhibitor decreased CYP2D6 m RNA and protein by 74.76% and 40.93%.PPARα agonist decreased the level of CYP2D22 m RNA in liver and cerebellum,while PPARγ agonist rosiglitazone resulted in diametrically increases.The luciferase assay showed that PPARγ actived the CYP2D6 gene promoter while PPARα inhibited its function.Pulsatile GH declined the binding of PPARα with CYP2D6 promoter by 40%,promoted the binding of PPARγ with CYP2D6 promoter by approximate60%.The levels of brain and liver PPARα expression in male GHR(-/-)mice is obviously higher than those in WT mice.The level of PPARγ in male GHR(-/-)mice was decreased in the frontal cortex and hippocampus,while remained stable in the cerebellum and striatum;meanwhile,PPARγ was increased in the liver.CONCLUSION Brain CYP2D may be involved in learning and memory functions of central system.Masculine GH secretion altered the PPARs expression and the binding of PPARs to CYP2D promoter,leading to the elevated brain CYP2D in a tissue-specific manner.Growth hormone may specifically alter the metabolic and synthetic of important endogenous substances in the central nervous system(such as serotonin) through the specific regulation of brain CYP2D expression.展开更多
In this work,we carried out three-dimensional(3D)atomic-scale study on the growth characteristics of{10-12}twin in magnesium(Mg).The study was performed by MD simulations on Mg single crystals with an initial twin nuc...In this work,we carried out three-dimensional(3D)atomic-scale study on the growth characteristics of{10-12}twin in magnesium(Mg).The study was performed by MD simulations on Mg single crystals with an initial twin nucleus structures.A detailed atomistic analysis reveals that a stabilized 3D{10-12}twin nucleus is bounded by basal/prismatic(BP)interfaces,prismatic/basal(PB)interfaces,and{10-11}interfaces.Later,a{10-12}twin boundary(TB)occurs at the junction of the BP and PB interface with the growth of the twin nucleus.In this process,two twinning mechanisms are involved:a pure-shuffle mechanism in which{10-11}interface migration along the[11-20]direction is mediated by atomic shuffle,and a glide-shuffle mechanism in which BP/PB and{10-12}TB movements are realized by the migration of disconnections along the relevant interfaces.In addition,we systematically investigate the stress state associated with the activation of twinning,aiming to discover the intrinsic relationship of the elastic stress field to twin growth on an atomic scale.The results suggest that the elastic stress in the matrix is an important driving force for twin growth,much similar to what stress does for a crack.In addition,it is rather remarkable that the{10-11}interface has a greater ability to migrate than other interfaces,and this is thought to be a main factor for the rapid growth of a{10-12}twin.展开更多
The polymorphism of D-Mannitol(mannitol) is reviewed in this paper. It was found that the structure of the stable form is consistent in most literatures, but different authors have given different information about th...The polymorphism of D-Mannitol(mannitol) is reviewed in this paper. It was found that the structure of the stable form is consistent in most literatures, but different authors have given different information about the two metastable forms. Therefore the commonly used nomenclature of mannitol was summarized based on the crystal unit cell parameters with the help of X-ray powder diffraction. Moreover, the crystal growth mechanism of mannitol polymorphs was summarized. Considering the lack of kinetic data for the metastable form especially, a reported method was attempted to apply to δ mannitol in an aqueous cooling crystallization process based on the induction time previously measured, and it was identified that the growth of the δ form follows the two-dimensional(2D) nucleationmediated mechanism. The results also indicate that the method based on induction time and supersaturation should have the potential to be expanded to the metastable polymorphs for the growth property study in a bulk system.展开更多
文摘The efficiency of a novel microalgal culture system (an airlift loop bioreactor [ALB] engaged with a fluidic oscillator to produce microbubbles) is compared with both a conventional ALB (producing fine bubbles without the fluidic oscillator) and non-aerated flask culture. The impact of CO2 mass transfer on Dunaliella salina growth is assessed, through varying the gas (5% CO2, 95% N2) dosing flow rate. The results showed that approximately 6 - 8 times higher chlorophyll content was achieved in the aerated ALB cultures than in the non-aerated flasks, and there was a 20% - 40% increase in specific growth rate of D. salina in the novel ALB with microbubbles when compared with the conventional ALB cultures. The increase in chlorophyll content was found to be proportional to the total amount of CO2 mass transfer. For the same dosing time and flow rate, higher CO2 mass transfer rate (microbubble dosing) resulted in a greater growth rate.
文摘Nutritional concerns, linear growth deficiency, and delayed puberty are currently detected in up to 85% of patients with Crohn's disease(CD) diagnosed at childhood. To provide advice on how to assess and manage nutritional concerns in these patients, a Medline search was conducted using "pediatric inflammatory bowel disease", "pediatric Crohn's disease", "linear growth","pubertal growth", "bone health", and "vitamin D" as key words. Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and metaanalyses published between 2008 and 2013 were selected to produce this narrative review. Studies referring to earlier periods were also considered if the data was relevant to our review. Although current treatment strategies for CD that include anti-tumor necrosis factor-αtherapy have been shown to improve patients' growth rate, linear growth deficiencies are still common. In pediatric CD patients, prolonged diagnostic delay, high initial activity index, and stricturing/penetrating typeof behavior may cause growth deficiencies(in weight and height) and delayed puberty, with several studies reporting that these patients may not reach an optimal bone mass. Glucocorticoids and inflammation inhibit bone formation, though their impact on skeletal modeling remains unclear. Long-term control of active inflammation and an adequate intake of nutrients are both fundamental in promoting normal puberty. Recent evidence suggests that recombinant growth factor therapy is effective in improving short-term linear growth in selected patients, but is of limited benefit for ameliorating mucosal disease and reducing clinical disease activity. The authors conclude that an intense initial treatment(taking a "top-down" approach, with the early introduction of immunomodulatory treatment) may be justified to induce and maintain remission so that the growth of children with CD can catch up, ideally before puberty. Exclusive enteral nutrition has a key role in inducing remission and improving patients' nutritional status.
基金Supported by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Marine Science Research Center of the People’s Government of Shandong Province(No.U1406403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41476091)
文摘The present study was conducted to determine the effects of elevated pCO2 on growth, photosynthesis, dark respiration and inorganic carbon acquisition in the marine microalga Dunaliella salina. To accomplish this, D. salina was incubated in semi-continuous cultures under present-day CO2 levels （390 μatm, PHNBs： 8.10）, predicted year 2100 CO2 levels （1000 μatm, pHNBs： 7.78） and predicted year 2300 CO2 levels （2 000μatm, PHNBS： 7.49）. Elevated pCO2 significantly enhanced photosynthesis （in terms of gross photosynthetic O2 evolution, effective quantum yield （△F/F＇m）, photosynthetic efficiency （a）, maximum relative electron transport rate （rETRmax） and ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/ oxygenase （Rubiseo） activity） and dark respiration olD. salina, but had insignificant effects on growth. The photosynthetic 02 evolution olD. salina was significantly inhibited by the inhibitors acetazolamide （△Z）, ethoxyzolamide （EZ） and 4,4＇-diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2＇-disulfonate （DIDS）, indicating that D. salina is capable of acquiring HCO3 via extracellular carbonic anhydrase and anion-exchange proteins. Furthermore, the lower inhibition of the photosynthetic O2 evolution at high pCO2 levels by AZ, EZ and DIDS and the decreased carbonic anhydrase showed that carbon concentrating mechanisms were down-regulated at high pCO2. In conclusion, our results show that photosynthesis, dark respiration and CCMs will be affected by the increased pCO2/low pH conditions predicted for the future, but that the responses olD. salina to high pCO2/low pH might be modulated by other environmental factors such as light, nutrients and temperature. Therefore, further studies are needed to determine the interactive effects ofpCO2, temperature, light and nutrients on marine microalgae.
基金supported financially by the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi(201803D421085)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China,Shanxi Graduate Education Innovation ProjectState key laboratory of physical chemistry of solid surface,Xiamen University(201912)。
文摘The in situ growth of nano-array on material structure is a novel and high-efficient strategy to design catalysts,however,it still remains a challenge to fabricate unique nano-architecture electrocatalyst with prominent activity and superior durability for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,a unique nano-architecture catalyst is successfully synthesized by using NiFe LDH nanosheets as framework to the in situ growth Mo-doped Ni2 P ultrafine nanosheets(marked as Mo-Ni2 P@NiFe LDH/NF).The unique 3 D core-shell nano-architecture is favorable for enhancing electron transfer/mass diffusion,providing abundant active sites,prompting O2/H2 gas release,and creating the synergistic effect between Mo-Ni2 P and NiFe LDH.Therefore,comparing with pure NiFe LDH/NF and MoNi2 P/NF electrodes,walnut-like Mo-Ni2 P@Ni Fe LDH/NF catalyst exhibits significantly improved electrocatalytic activities and durability towards OER(269 m V@40 m A cm^-2),HER(82 mV@10 mA cm^-2),and overall water splitting(1.46 V@10 m A cm^-2),respectively.Such electrocatalytic activity of Mo-Ni2 P@NiFe LDH/NF is comparable with that of majority reported non-precious metal catalysts and even precious catalysts(IrO2 and Pt/C).This work presents a new perspective strategy to fabricate ingeniously bifunctional electrocatalysts with well-designed structure and superior performance for clean energy conversion technologies or storage devices.
文摘Picea mongolica W. D. Xu. is an endemic species in China. The spruce forest is only found in semi-arid habitat in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Based on the simulative defoliation experiment, it was proved that Picea mongolica seedlings had the compensatory and overcompensatory effects under the certain defoliation rate. The results of variance analysis on growth indexes showed that in PM Ⅰ(natural regeneration seedlings under Picea mongolica forest), the differences of H 1(height in June 23) and H 2(height in September 3) were extremely significant, and the difference of D(diameter at the breast height) were not significant. In PM Ⅱ(artificial regeneration seedlings under Betula platyphylla Suk. forest), the difference of H 1 was significant, the difference of H 2 was not significant, and the difference of D was extremely significant. The regression equations were established and the compensatory and overcompensatory points were obtained. In PM Ⅰ, the compensatory points of H 1, H 2, and D were 0.7628, 0.7436, 0.5725, and the overcompensatory points were 0.6056, 0.5802 and 0.2909 respectively. In PM Ⅱ, the compensatory points of H 1, H 2, and D are 0.5012, 0.3421, 0.2488, and the overcompensatory points are 0.4137, 0.2633 and 0.0747 respectively. These results suggested that the induction of compensatory growth mechanisms in spruce seedlings required a threshold level of defoliation, and the insects in Picea mongolica forest could be controlled in a certain degree.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(ZYGX2019Z008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072061)the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices。
文摘Three-dimensional(3 D)frameworks have received much attention as an effective modification strategy for next-generation high-energy-density lithium metal batteries.However,the top-growth mode of lithium(Li)on the 3 D framework remains a tough challenge.To achieve a uniform bottom-up Li growth,a scheme involving Ag concentration gradient in 3 D PVDF framework(C-Ag/PVDF)is proposed.Ag nanoparticles with a concentration gradient induce an interface activity gradient in the 3 D framework,and this gradient feature is still maintained during the cycle.As a result,the C-Ag/PVDF framework delivers a long lifespan over 1800 h at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2) with a capacity of 1 mAh cm^(-2),and shows an ultra-long life(>1300 h)even at a high current density of 4 mA cm^(-2) with a capacity of 4 mAh cm^(-2).The advantage of concentration gradient provides further insights into the optimal design of the 3 D framework for stable Li metal anode.
基金Project(50774075) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2007CB613705) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘To develop AZ91D alloys with fine microstructure, effects of the addition of rare earth (RE), Sr and RE + Sr on the dendrite growth and phase precipitation in AZ91D magnesium alloy were studied, respectively. The results show that the microstructure is refined and the morphology of β-Mg17A112 phase is modified with RE or Sr addition, especially with the RE+Sr composite addition which can reduce the average grain size of AZ91D alloy obviously to 141 μm. The needle-like or block-like new phases adhering to β-Mg17A112 phase form at interdendrites during solidification. The enrichment of RE or/and Sr elements in front of the solidification interface, especially at the tips of α-Mg dendrite, which restricts the growth of α-Mg dendrite, changes the preferential growth of α-Mg and finally results in the grain refinement and the blunting of α-Mg dendrite.
基金supported by the National Major Scientific and Technological Special Project for Significant New Drugs Development,No.2019ZX09301-147 (to LXZ)。
文摘There are various clinical treatments for traumatic brain injury,including surgery,drug therapy,and rehabilitation therapy;howeve r,the therapeutic effects are limited.Scaffolds combined with exosomes represent a promising but challenging method for improving the repair of traumatic brain injury.In this study,we determined the ability of a novel 3D-printed collagen/chitosan scaffold loaded with exosomes derived from neural stem cells pretreated with insulin-like growth factor-1(3D-CC-INEXOS) to improve traumatic brain injury repair and functional recove ry after traumatic brain injury in rats.Composite scaffolds comprising collagen,chitosan,and exosomes derived from neural stem cells pretreated with insulin-like growth fa ctor-1(INEXOS) continuously released exosomes for 2weeks.Transplantation of 3D-CC-INExos scaffolds significantly improved motor and cognitive functions in a rat traumatic brain injury model,as assessed by the Morris water maze test and modified neurological seve rity scores.In addition,immunofluorescence staining and transmission electron microscopy showed that3D-CC-INExos implantation significantly improved the recove ry of damaged nerve tissue in the injured area.In conclusion,this study suggests that transplanted3D-CC-INExos scaffolds might provide a potential strategy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and lay a solid foundation for clinical translation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 10572085Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Projects,No. S30106
文摘A mathematical model has been formulated in accordance with cell chemotaxis and relevant experimental data. A three-dimensional lattice Boltzmann method was used for numerical simulation. The present study observed the effects of glial scar size and inhibitor concentration on regenerative axonal growth following spinal cord transection. The simulation test comprised two parts： （1） when release rates of growth inhibitor and promoter were constant, the effects of glial scar size on axonal growth rate were analyzed, and concentrations of inhibitor and promoters located at the moving growth cones were recorded. （2） When the glial scar size was constant, the effects of inhibitor and promoter release rates on axonal growth rate were analyzed, and inhibitor and promoter concentrations at the moving growth cones were recorded. Results demonstrated that （1） a larger glial scar and a higher release rate of inhibitor resulted in a reduced axonal growth rate. （2） The axonal growth rate depended on the ratio of inhibitor to promoter concentrations at the growth cones. When the average ratio was 〈 1.5, regenerating axons were able to grow and successfully contact target cells.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81673503 and 30973582)
文摘OBJECTIVE CYP2D is one of the most abundant subfamily of CYPs in the brain,especially in the cerebellum.Brain CYP2D is responsible for the metabolism of endogenous neurotransmitters such as tyramine and serotonin.Our previous studies have shown brain CYP2D can be regulated by exogenous and endogenous substances with tissue-specificity.The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of cerebral CYP2D on the mice behavior and the regulatory mechanism of brain CYP2D by growth hormone.METHODS Mice received the stereotaxic injection with CYP2D inhibitor quinine in deep cerebellar nuclei of cerebellum.The animals were tested with rotarod apparatus,balance beam,water maze,elevated plus maze and open field.The changes in CYP2D22,PPARαand PPARγ in brain regions and liver were assayed in male growth hormone receptor knockout mice,SH-SY5 Y cells and HepG2 cells.RESULTS The inhibition of cerebellum CYP2D significantly affected the spatial learning and exploring ability of mice.Compared with WT mice,CYP2D expression was lower in brain regions from GHR(-/-)male mice;however,hepatic CYP2D level was similar.Pulsatile GH decreased PPARα m RNA level,and increased m RNA levels of CYP2D6 and PPARα in SH-SY5 Y cells.In HepG2 cells,pulsatile GH resulted in decreases in PPARα and PPARγ m RNA levels,but not CYP2D6.PPARα inhibitor induced CYP2D6 m RNA and protein by 1.32-fold and 1.43-fold in SH-SY5 Y cells.PPARγ inhibitor decreased CYP2D6 m RNA and protein by 74.76% and 40.93%.PPARα agonist decreased the level of CYP2D22 m RNA in liver and cerebellum,while PPARγ agonist rosiglitazone resulted in diametrically increases.The luciferase assay showed that PPARγ actived the CYP2D6 gene promoter while PPARα inhibited its function.Pulsatile GH declined the binding of PPARα with CYP2D6 promoter by 40%,promoted the binding of PPARγ with CYP2D6 promoter by approximate60%.The levels of brain and liver PPARα expression in male GHR(-/-)mice is obviously higher than those in WT mice.The level of PPARγ in male GHR(-/-)mice was decreased in the frontal cortex and hippocampus,while remained stable in the cerebellum and striatum;meanwhile,PPARγ was increased in the liver.CONCLUSION Brain CYP2D may be involved in learning and memory functions of central system.Masculine GH secretion altered the PPARs expression and the binding of PPARs to CYP2D promoter,leading to the elevated brain CYP2D in a tissue-specific manner.Growth hormone may specifically alter the metabolic and synthetic of important endogenous substances in the central nervous system(such as serotonin) through the specific regulation of brain CYP2D expression.
基金The authors are grateful for the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51471038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2018CDPTCG0001/42)the National special support program for high-level personnel recruitment.
文摘In this work,we carried out three-dimensional(3D)atomic-scale study on the growth characteristics of{10-12}twin in magnesium(Mg).The study was performed by MD simulations on Mg single crystals with an initial twin nucleus structures.A detailed atomistic analysis reveals that a stabilized 3D{10-12}twin nucleus is bounded by basal/prismatic(BP)interfaces,prismatic/basal(PB)interfaces,and{10-11}interfaces.Later,a{10-12}twin boundary(TB)occurs at the junction of the BP and PB interface with the growth of the twin nucleus.In this process,two twinning mechanisms are involved:a pure-shuffle mechanism in which{10-11}interface migration along the[11-20]direction is mediated by atomic shuffle,and a glide-shuffle mechanism in which BP/PB and{10-12}TB movements are realized by the migration of disconnections along the relevant interfaces.In addition,we systematically investigate the stress state associated with the activation of twinning,aiming to discover the intrinsic relationship of the elastic stress field to twin growth on an atomic scale.The results suggest that the elastic stress in the matrix is an important driving force for twin growth,much similar to what stress does for a crack.In addition,it is rather remarkable that the{10-11}interface has a greater ability to migrate than other interfaces,and this is thought to be a main factor for the rapid growth of a{10-12}twin.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21406049)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(B2015202090)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2015M581283)
文摘The polymorphism of D-Mannitol(mannitol) is reviewed in this paper. It was found that the structure of the stable form is consistent in most literatures, but different authors have given different information about the two metastable forms. Therefore the commonly used nomenclature of mannitol was summarized based on the crystal unit cell parameters with the help of X-ray powder diffraction. Moreover, the crystal growth mechanism of mannitol polymorphs was summarized. Considering the lack of kinetic data for the metastable form especially, a reported method was attempted to apply to δ mannitol in an aqueous cooling crystallization process based on the induction time previously measured, and it was identified that the growth of the δ form follows the two-dimensional(2D) nucleationmediated mechanism. The results also indicate that the method based on induction time and supersaturation should have the potential to be expanded to the metastable polymorphs for the growth property study in a bulk system.
