Sema3A secreted by sensory nerve induces bone formation under mechanical loads

Bone formation and deposition are initiated by sensory nerve infiltration in adaptive bone remodeling. Here, we focused on the role of Semaphorin 3A(Sema3A), expressed by sensory nerves, in mechanical loads-induced bone formation and nerve withdrawal using orthodontic tooth movement(OTM) model. Firstly, bone formation was activated after the 3rd day of OTM,coinciding with a decrease in sensory nerves and an increase in pain threshold. Sema3A, rather than nerve growth factor(NGF),highly expressed in both trigeminal ganglion and the axons of periodontal ligament following the 3rd day of OTM. Moreover, in vitro mechanical loads upregulated Sema3A in neurons instead of in human periodontal ligament cells(hPDLCs) within 24 hours.Furthermore, exogenous Sema3A restored the suppressed alveolar bone formation and the osteogenic differentiation of hPDLCs induced by mechanical overload. Mechanistically, Sema3A prevented overstretching of F-actin induced by mechanical overload through ROCK2 pathway, maintaining mitochondrial dynamics as mitochondrial fusion. Therefore, Sema3A exhibits dual therapeutic effects in mechanical loads-induced bone formation, both as a pain-sensitive analgesic and a positive regulator for bone formation.

The formation and evolutionary characteristics of organic matter and pyrites in the continental shales of the 3^(rd)submember of Chang 7 Member,Yanchang formation,Ordos Basin,China

Through microscopic analyses(e.g.,organic macerals,thin section observation,scanning electron microscope(SEM)imaging of fresh bedding planes via argon ion milling,and energy spectrum tests)combined with Rock-Eval analyses,this study systematically investigated the organic matter and pyrites in the continental shales in the 3^(rd)submember of the Chang 7 Member(Chang 7^(3)submember)in the Yanchang Formation,Ordos Basin and determined their types and the formation and evolutionary characteristics.The results are as follows.The organic matter of the continental shales in the Chang 7^(3)submember is dominated by amorphous bituminites and migrabitumens,which have come into being since the early diagenetic stage and middle diagenetic stage A,respectively.The formation and transformation of organic matter is a prerequisite for the formation of pyrites.The Ordos Basin was a continental freshwater lacustrine basin and lacked sulphates in waters during the deposition of the Chang 7 Member.Therefore,the syndiagenetic stage did not witness the formation of large quantities of pyrites.Since the basin entered early diagenetic stage A,large quantities of sulfur ions were released as the primary organic matter got converted into bituminites and,accordingly,pyrites started to form.However,this stage featured poorer fluid and spatial conditions compared with the syndepositional stage due to withdraw of water,the partial formation of bituminites,and a certain degree of compaction.As a result,large quantities of pyrrhotite failed to transition into typical spherical framboidal pyrites but grew into euhedral monocrystal aggregates.In addition,pyrites are still visible in the migrabitumens in both microfractures and inorganic pores of mudstones and shales,indicating that the pyrite formation period can extend until the middle diagenetic stage A.

Application of 9-component S-wave 3D seismic data to study sedimentary facies and reservoirs in a biogasbearing area:A case study on the Pleistocene Qigequan Formation in Taidong area,Sanhu Depression,Qaidam Basin,NW China

To solve the problems in restoring sedimentary facies and predicting reservoirs in loose gas-bearing sediment,based on seismic sedimentologic analysis of the first 9-component S-wave 3D seismic dataset of China,a fourth-order isochronous stratigraphic framework was set up and then sedimentary facies and reservoirs in the Pleistocene Qigequan Formation in Taidong area of Qaidam Basin were studied by seismic geomorphology and seismic lithology.The study method and thought are as following.Firstly,techniques of phase rotation,frequency decomposition and fusion,and stratal slicing were applied to the 9-component S-wave seismic data to restore sedimentary facies of major marker beds based on sedimentary models reflected by satellite images.Then,techniques of seismic attribute extraction,principal component analysis,and random fitting were applied to calculate the reservoir thickness and physical parameters of a key sandbody,and the results are satisfactory and confirmed by blind testing wells.Study results reveal that the dominant sedimentary facies in the Qigequan Formation within the study area are delta front and shallow lake.The RGB fused slices indicate that there are two cycles with three sets of underwater distributary channel systems in one period.Among them,sandstones in the distributary channels of middle-low Qigequan Formation are thick and broad with superior physical properties,which are favorable reservoirs.The reservoir permeability is also affected by diagenesis.Distributary channel sandstone reservoirs extend further to the west of Sebei-1 gas field,which provides a basis to expand exploration to the western peripheral area.

鄂西地区颚鹤页3井钻探施工技术

页岩气参数井颚鹤页3井位于湖北恩施湘鄂西褶皱带宜都-鹤峰复背斜鹤峰向斜,钻探的主要目的是主探二叠系大隆组台盆相沉积页岩气,兼探栖霞组混积陆棚相沉积页岩气,设计井深2300 m,完钻井深2326 m。本文介绍了颚鹤页3井的钻探施工情况,针对地表浅层嘉陵江组的失返性漏失处理,防斜打直弯壳体螺杆钻具组合设计,孤峰组和茅口组高硬度硅质灰岩钻头选型等方面开展研究,提高了钻进效率,完成了中国地质调查局自主组建钻井队伍实施的第一口页岩气参数井,获取了目的层岩心实物资料,实现了鄂西地区二叠系大隆组页岩气、栖霞组油气调查新发现,拓展了鄂西地区二叠系页岩气勘探新区和新层系,对鄂西地区页岩气调查评价与开发提供了重要技术支撑。

联合检测血清Bax、HE-4、MIP-3α表达水平对评估肺癌患者预后的价值分析

目的 分析联合检测血清Bax、HE-4、MIP-3α表达水平在评估肺癌患者预后中的价值。方法 选择47例经肺癌患者作为研究组,另选择同期体检人群35例作为对照组,分别检测两组血清Bax、HE-4、MIP-3α含量。结果 健康对照组血清HE-4、MIP-3α含量显著低于肺癌患者,具有统计学意义(P<0.05);健康对照组血清Bax含量显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同性别、不同肿瘤位置、不同病理分型的肺癌患者血清HE-4、MIP-3α和Bax含量差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。淋巴结转移、远处转移患者血清HE-4、MIP-3α含量显著高于未转移患者,淋巴结转移、远处转移患者血清Bax含量显著低于未转移患者,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。肺癌患者血清HE-4、MIP-3α含量与淋巴结转移、远处转移呈显著正相关(P<0.05);肺癌患者血清Bax含量与淋巴结转移、远处转移呈显著负相关(P<0.05)。结论 肺癌患者血清Bax、HE-4、MIP-3α含量较健康对照组显著变化,且可能与肺癌的淋巴结转移相关,对于肺癌的早期诊断具有一定的临床价值。

Characteristics and exploration targets of Chang 7 shale oil in Triassic Yanchang Formation, Ordos Basin, NW China

The geological characteristics and enrichment laws of the shale oil in the third submember of the seventh member of Triassic Yanchang Formation(Chang 7_(3)) in the Ordos Basin were analyzed by using the information of core observations, experiments and logging, and then the exploration potential and orientation of the Chang 7_(3) shale oil were discussed. The research findings are obtained in three aspects. First, two types of shale oil, i.e. migratory-retained and retained, are recognized in Chang 7_(3). The former is slightly better than the latter in quality. The migratory-retained shale oil reservoir is featured with the frequent interbedding and overlapping of silty-sandy laminae caused by sandy debris flow and low-density turbidity current and semi-deep-deep lacustrine organic-rich shale laminae. The retained shale oil reservoir is composed of black shale with frequent occurrence of bedding and micro-laminae. Second, high-quality source rocks provide a large quantity of hydrocarbon-rich high-quality fluids with high potential energy. The source-reservoir pressure difference provides power for oil accumulation in thin interbeds of organic-poor sandstones with good seepage conditions and in felsic lamina, tuffaceous lamina and bedding fractures in shales. Hydrocarbon generation-induced fractures, bedding fractures and microfractures provide high-speed pathways for oil micro-migration. Frequent sandstone interlayers and felsic laminae provide a good space for large-scale hydrocarbon accumulation, and also effectively improve the hydrocarbon movability. Third, sand-rich areas around the depression are the main targets for exploring migratory-retained shale oil. Mature deep depression areas are the main targets for exploring retained oil with medium to high maturity. Theoretical research and field application of in-situ conversion in low-mature deep depression areas are the main technical orientations for exploring retained shale oil with low to medium maturity.

Synthesis of YAG∶Ce^(3+) Phosphor by Polyacrylamide Gel Method and Promoting Action of α-Al_2O_3 Seed Crystal on Phase Formation

YAG： Ce^3 ＋ phosphor particles were prepared using polyacrylamide gel method. The structure evolution of powders during annealing process was followed by X-ray diffraction determination. It is found that some intermediate phases, including θ-Al2O3, YAM and YAP, are formed when calcining polyacrylamide gel, however, the pure YAG phase can be formed directly when calcining polyacrylamide gel with α-Al2O3 as seed crystal. These facts show that the existence of α- Al2O3 seed crystal can block the formation of θ-Al2O3, YAM and YAP, and accelerate its reaction with Y2O3 to form YAG phase directly at lower temperature. The emission peak of prepared YAG ： Ce^3 ＋ phosphor is wide with maximum at 550 nm and the exitation band has two peaks, the major one is around at 460 nm, which matches the blue emission of GaN LED and is suitable for the assemble of white LED. Some fluxes can enhance the photoluminescence intensity of phosphor particles, that can be attributed both to the improvement of crystallization processes of YAG and to the stabilization of trivalence cerium ion in YAG：Ce^3 ＋.

Formation Mechanism and Binding Energy for Equilateral Triangle Structure of He3^+ Cluster

The formation mechanism for the equilateral triangle structure of the He-3(+) cluster is proposed. The curve of the total energy versus the internuclear distance R for this structure has been calculated by the method of a modified arrangement channel quantum mechanics. The result shows that the curve has a minimal -7.81373 a. u at R = 1.55 a(0). The binding energy of He-3(+) with respect to He+He++He was calculated to be 0.1064 a.u. (about 2.89 eV). This means that the He-3(+) cluster may be formed in the equilateral triangle structure stably by the interaction of He+ with two helium atoms.

A review of β-Ga_2O_3 single crystal defects, their effects on device performance and their formation mechanism

As a wide-bandgap semiconductor(WBG), β-Ga_2O_3 is expected to be applied to power electronics and solar blind UV photodetectors. In this review, defects in β-Ga_2O_3 single crystals were summarized, including dislocations, voids, twin, and small defects. Their effects on device performance were discussed. Dislocations and their surrounding regions can act as paths for the leakage current of SBD in single crystals. However, not all voids lead to leakage current. There's no strong evidence yet to show small defects affect the electrical properties. Doping impurity was definitely irrelated to the leakage current. Finally, the formation mechanism of the defects was analyzed. Most small defects were induced by mechanical damages. The screw dislocation originated from a subgrain boundary. The edge dislocation lying on a plane slightly tilted towards the(102) plane, the(101) being the possible slip plane. The voids defects like hollow nanopipes, PNPs, NSGs and line-shaped grooves may be caused by the condensation of excess oxygen vacancies, penetration of tiny bubbles or local meltback. The nucleation of twin lamellae occurred at the initial stage of "shoulder part" during the crystal growth. These results are helpful in controlling the occurrence of crystal defects and improving the device performance.

New insight into hydroxyl-mediated NH_3 formation on the Rh-CeO_2 catalyst surface during catalytic reduction of NO by CO

Vibrational IR spectra and light‐off investigations show that NH3forms via the“hydrogen down”reaction of adsorbed CO and NO with hydroxyl groups on a CeO2support during the catalytic reduction of NO by CO.The presence of water in the reaction stream results in a significant increase in NH3selectivity.This result is due to water‐induced hydroxylation promoting NH3formation and the competitive adsorption of H2O and NO at the same sites,which inhibits the reactivity of NO reduction by NH3.

Effect of TiO_2 on the Formation of Clinker with High C_3S

Effect of TiO2 content on the burnability of clinker with high C3S were investigated by determination of free lime in final product, and the clinker phase formation, microstructural features of C3S and the solubility of TiO2 in C3S were further studied by XRD, SEM/EDS analysis. TiO2 accelerates the combination of free lime in the samples, free lime content decreases obviously with TiO2 increasing up to 2% and almost remains above 2%. A new phase CaO·TiO2 was found when TiO2 was up to 3%, and samples with TiO2 displayed well-formed uniform size hexagonal C3S crystal. The limit of solubility of TiO2 in C3S at 1400 ℃ is about 1.7%.

Formation mechanism and growth kinetics of TiAl_(3) phase in cold-rolled Ti/Al laminated composites during annealing

Cold-rolled Ti/Al laminated composites were annealed at 525−625℃for 0−128 h,and the interfacial microstructure evolution was investigated.The results indicate that only the TiAl_(3) phase was formed at the Ti/Al interface;most of TiAl_(3) grains were fine equiaxed with average sizes ranging from hundreds of nanometers to several microns and the TiAl_(3) grain size increased with increasing annealing time and/or temperature,but the effect of annealing temperature on the TiAl_(3) grain size was far greater than that of annealing time.The growth of the TiAl_(3) phase consisted of two stages.The initial stage was governed by chemical reaction with a reaction activation energy of 195.75 kJ/mol,and the reaction rate constant of the TiAl_(3) phase was larger as the Ti/Al interface was bonded with fresh surfaces.At the second stage,the growth was governed by diffusion,the diffusion activation energy was 33.69 kJ/mol,and the diffusion growth rate constant of the TiAl_(3) phase was mainly determined by the grain boundary diffusion owing to the smaller TiAl_(3) grain size.

Bi_(2)O_(3)-CuO复合材料的制备及其电催化还原CO_(2)性能研究

采用沉淀法-水热法合成了电催化Bi_(2)O_(3)-CuO复合材料.利用X-射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X-射线光电子能谱(XPS)等方法对样品的结构和形貌进行了研究.用电化学测试方法对材料电催化性能进行研究,用气相色谱和核磁共振氢谱对产物进行分析.电催化实验结果表明,Bi_(2)O_(3)-CuO复合材料的电催化性能及对甲酸盐的选择性远高于Bi_(2)O_(3)和CuO.其中比例为1∶1的Bi_(2)O_(3)-CuO复合材料性能最好,在-1.2 V vs.RHE的电位下,甲酸盐的法拉第效率为90.3%,电流密度为20 mA/cm^(2),测试10 h保持稳定.

Formation mechanism of Ti_5Si_3 powder by mechanical alloying

The formation mechanism of stoichiometry Ti_5Si_3 by mechanical alloying (MA)from elemental powders has been investigated. The results of XRD and SEM analyses of the powdershow that Ti_5Si_3 can be synthesized by MA in a planetary mill with two different formationmechanisms. Ti_5Si_3 was formed gradually with the mechanical collusion reaction (MCR) mechanismunder a lower impact energy, and the Ti_5Si_3 was formed abruptly with the self-propagatinghigh-temperature synthesis (SHS) formation mechanism under a higher impact energy.

A Three-Dimensional Model for the Formation Pressure in Wellbores under Uncertainty

Formation pressure is the key parameter for the analysis of wellbore safety.With increasing drilling depth,how-ever,the behavior of this variable becomes increasingly complex.In this work,a 3D model of the formation pres-sure under uncertainty is presented.Moreover a relevant algorithm is elaborated.First,the logging data of regional key drilling wells are collected and a one-dimensional formation pressure profile along the well depth is determined.Then,a 3D model of regional formation pressure of the hierarchical group layer is defined by using the Kriging interpolation algorithm relying on a support vector machine(SVM)and the formation pressure of the drilled wells.To validate the method,the formation pressure of one pre-drilled well is compared with the well logging results.The comparison reveals that the maximum relative error is less than 4.5%.The software based on this model is complemented by a computer visualization technology,which provides a relevant tool for under-standing and analyzing the 3D formation pressure.The outcomes of this study are intended to support the char-acterization of areas with missing or poor 3D seismic data and provide more accurate information for the analysis of wellbore integrity.

拓扑切换下基于SO(3)的四旋翼时变编队跟踪控制

针对有向拓扑切换条件下的多四旋翼无人机时变编队跟踪控制问题,在领航-跟随策略下,利用局部邻居状态信息构造了性能约束下基于特殊正交群SO(3)的一致性控制协议。在该协议中,领航无人机的信息仅能提供给邻居无人机,且邻居无人机集合会发生变化。采用特殊正交群SO(3)空间中的旋转矩阵表征四旋翼的姿态,在此基础上设计姿态控制器,提高了编队控制的收敛速度。仿真实验表明,当有向拓扑切换的驻留时间大于固定阈值且满足时变编队跟踪控制可行性条件时,采用所设计控制律可使集群系统实现时变编队队形控制,验证了所提算法的有效性。

Influence of catalyst support structure on ethene/decene metathesis and coke formation over WO_3/SiO_2 catalyst

8wt%WO3/SiO2 metathesis （disproportionation） catalysts with different pore structures were prepared by the incipient-wetness-impregnation method. The as-synthesized catalysts were characterized by N2 adsorpfion-desorption, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy （DRS） and scanning transmission electron microscopy-high-angle annular dark field （STEM HAADF）. The results of STEM HAADF showed that WO3 species were not uniformly distributed on the SiO2 support. The experimental results of 8wt%WO3/SiO2 performance in ethene/decene metathesis revealed that the catalytic effect of 8wt%WO3/SiO2 catalyst and coke formation over it were closely related to the support pore structure： The 8wt%WO3/SiO2 catalyst with a more complicated pore structure showed better catalytic performance but the coke deposition rate was also faster.

FREE ENERGY OF FORMATION OF Na_2SnO_3 BY EMF MEASUREMENT USING β-ALUMINA SOLID ELECTROLYTE CELL

A β”/β-Al_2O_3 solid electrolyte was prepared and used in a Na conentration galvanic cell: (-)O_2(in Ar),SnO_2,Na_2SnO_3|β"/β-Al_2O_3]NaCrO_2,Cr_2O_3,O_2(in Ar)(+).The emf measurements were carried out in temperature range of 912—1223 K:E=652.1— 0.2092 T+2.3(mV).Using this equation and cited free energies of formation of NaCrO_2, Cr_2O_3 and SnO_2,the molar free energy of formation of Na_2 SnO_3 may be calculated by ΔG°=-1050+0.2544 T±5.4(kJ mol^(-1)).

Effect of content of Al_2O_3 and MgO on crystallization of blast furnace slag during fiber formation

The simulation of blast furnace slag was prepared by pure chemical reagents.Test methods like DSC,XRD and SEM were used to study the effect of Al2O3 and MgO content on crystallization of blast furnace slag during fiber formation.The results show that as Al2O3 and MgO contents in the sample changed,blast furnace slag was crystallized at the average temperature below 1232 K.When the ratio of Mg/Al in the samples is 0.6 calculated by Kissinger equation,crystallization activation energy is at the maximum value and the system is in the most stable condition.The sample crystallization phases are mainly calcium akermanite(2CaO?MgO?2SiO2)and gehlenite(2CaO?Al2O3?SiO2).Secondary crystallization phases are anorthite(CaAl2Si2O8),wollastonite minerals(WOLLA)and pyroxene minerals(cPyrA).Meanwhile,the principal crystallization phases of the samples are different types and have different contents,and the microstructures of the sample sections are different due to the difference between MgO/Al2O3 ratio.