神经肽S受体基因多态性与原发性失眠的相关性研究

目的探讨神经肽S受体(neuropeptide S receptor,NPSR)基因单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphism,SNP)位点(rs323917、rs323920、rs323922、rs2530547、rs324957)与原发性失眠(primary insomnia,PI)的相关性。方法选取2016年12月至2019年5月在甘肃省人民医院睡眠医学中心门诊就诊并确诊的PI患者157例作为PI组,选取同期133名健康体检者作为对照组。抽取受试者的静脉血标本,并提取DNA、聚合酶链反应(polymerase chain reaction,PCR)扩增、琼脂糖凝胶电泳,目标位点测序对rs323917、rs323920、rs323922、rs2530547、rs324957单核苷酸位点进行基因分型,同时行标准多导睡眠监测,分析基因多态性与PI的相关性。结果两组受试者的NPSR SNP位点(rs323917、rs323920、rs323922、rs2530547)基因型分布和等位基因频率及rs324957等位基因频率的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);rs324957位点基因型分布差异有统计学意义(P=0.034);两组受试者不同单倍型频率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论NPSR rs324957 SNP位点基因型表达或与PI相关,且以AG基因型为主。

Impact of cognition-related single nucleotide polymorphisms on brain imaging phenotype in Parkinson’s disease

Multiple single nucleotide polymorphisms may contribute to cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease. However, the mechanism by which these single nucleotide polymorphisms modify brain imaging phenotype remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects of multiple single nucleotide polymorphisms on brain imaging phenotype in Parkinson’s disease. Forty-eight Parkinson’s disease patients and 39 matched healthy controls underwent genotyping and 7 T magnetic resonance imaging. A cognitive-weighted polygenic risk score model was designed, in which the effect sizes were determined individually for 36 single nucleotide polymorphisms. The correlations between polygenic risk score, neuroimaging features, and clinical data were analyzed. Furthermore, individual single nucleotide polymorphism analysis was performed to explore the main effects of genotypes and their interactive effects with Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. We found that, in Parkinson’s disease, the polygenic risk score was correlated with the neural activity of the hippocampus, parahippocampus, and fusiform gyrus, and with hippocampal-prefrontal and fusiform-temporal connectivity, as well as with gray matter alterations in the orbitofrontal cortex. In addition, we found that single nucleotide polymorphisms in α-synuclein(SNCA) were associated with white matter microstructural changes in the superior corona radiata, corpus callosum, and external capsule. A single nucleotide polymorphism in catechol-O-methyltransferase was associated with the neural activities of the lingual, fusiform, and occipital gyri, which are involved in visual cognitive dysfunction. Furthermore, DRD3 was associated with frontal and temporal lobe function and structure. In conclusion, imaging genetics is useful for providing a better understanding of the genetic pathways involved in the pathophysiologic processes underlying Parkinson’s disease. This study provides evidence of an association between genetic factors, cognitive functions, and multi-modality neuroimaging biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease.

Application of single-cell omics in inflammatory bowel disease

Over the past decade,the advent of single cell RNA-sequencing has revolutionized the approach in cellular transcriptomics research.The current technology offers an unbiased platform to understand how genotype correlates to phenotype.Single-cell omics applications in gastrointestinal(GI)research namely inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)has become popular in the last few years with multiple publications as single-cell omics techniques can be applied directly to the target organ,the GI tract at the tissue level.Through examination of mucosal tissue and peripheral blood in IBD,the recent boom in single cell research has identified a myriad of key immune players from enterocytes to tissue resident memory T cells,and explored functional heterogeneity within cellular subsets previously unreported.As we begin to unravel the complex mucosal immune system in states of health and disease like IBD,the power of exploration through single-cell omics can change our approach to translational research.As novel techniques evolve through multiplexing single-cell omics and spatial transcriptomics come to the forefront,we can begin to fully comprehend the disease IBD and better design targets of treatment.In addition,hopefully these techniques can ultimately begin to identify biomarkers of therapeutic response and answer clinically relevant questions in how to tailor individual therapy to patients through personalized medicine.

Semiconducting SWCNT Photo Detector for High Speed Switching Through Single Halo Doping

The method opted for accuracy,and no existing studies are based on this method.A design and characteristic survey of a new small band gap semiconducting Single Wall Carbon Nano Tube(SWCNT)Field Effect Transistor as a photodetector is carried out.In the proposed device,better performance is achieved by increasing the diameter and introducing a new single halo(SH)doping in the channel length of the CNTFET device.This paper is a study and analysis of the performance of a Carbon Nano Tube Field Effect Transistor(CNTFET)as a photodetector using the self-consistent Poisson and Green function method.The 2D self-consistent Poisson and Green’s function method for various optical intensities and wavelength simulate this proposed photodetector.The performance study is based on the simulation of drain current,transconductance,sub-threshold swing,cut-off frequency,gain,directivity,and quantum efficiency under dark and illuminated conditions.These quantum simulation results show that cut-off frequency increases while there is an increase in diameter.The proposed SH-CNTFET provides better performance in terms of higher gain and directivity than conventional CNTFET(C-CNTFET).This device will be helpful in optoelectronic integrated circuits(OEIC)receivers due to its superior performance.

Three-dimensional stereotactic surface projection in the statistical analysis of single photon emission computed tomography data for distinguishing between Alzheimer's disease and depression

AIM To evaluate usefulness of single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT) with three-dimensional stereotactic surface projection(3D-SSP) in distinguishing between Alzheimer's disease(AD) and depression.METHODS We studied 43 patients who presented with both depressive symptoms and memory disturbance. Each subject was evaluated using the following:(1) the Minimal Mental State Examination;(2) the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression;(3) Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale(CGI-S); and(4) SPECT imaging with 3D-SSP.RESULTS The MMSE scores correlated significantly with the maximum Z-scores of AD-associated regions. CGI-S scores correlated significantly with the maximum Z-scores of depression-associated regions. Factor analysis identified three significant factors. Of these, Factor 1 could be interpreted as favouring a tendency for AD, Factor 2 as favouring a tendency for pseudo-dementia, and Factor 3 as favouring a depressive tendency.CONCLUSION We investigated whether these patients could be categorized as types: Type A(true AD), Type B(pseudodementia), Type C(occult AD), and Type D(true depression). The factor scores in factor analysis supported the validity of this classification. Our results suggest that SPECT with 3D-SSP is highly useful for distinguishing between depression and depressed mood in the early stage of AD.

A cascade of in situ conversion of bicarbonate to CO_(2) and CO_(2) electroreduction in a flow cell with a Ni-N-S catalyst

Combination of CO_(2) capture using inorganic alkali with subsequently electrochemical conversion of the resultant HCO_(3)^(-)to high-value chemicals is a promising route of low cost and high efficiency.The electrochemical reduction of HCO_(3)^(-)is challenging due to the inaccessible of negatively charged molecular groups to the electrode surface.Herein,we adopt a comprehensive strategy to tackle this challenge,i.e.,cascade of in situ chemical conversion of HCO_(3)^(-)to CO_(2) and CO_(2) electrochemical reduction in a flow cell.With a tailored Ni-N-S single atom catalyst(SACs),where sulfur(S)atoms located in the second shell of Ni center,the CO_(2)electroreduction(CO_(2)ER)to CO is boosted.The experimental results and density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the introduction of S increases the p electron density of N atoms near Ni atom,thereby stabilizing^(*)H over N and boosting the first proton coupled electron transfer process of CO_(2)ER,i.e.,^(*)+e^(-)+^(*)H+^(*)CO_(2)→^(*)COOH.As a result,the obtained catalyst exhibits a high faradaic efficiency(FE_(CO)~98%)and a low overpotential of 425 mV for CO production as well as a superior turnover frequency(TOF)of 47397 h^(-1),outcompeting most of the reported Ni SACs.More importantly,an extremely high FECOof 90%is achieved at 50 mA cm^(-2)in the designed membrane electrode assembly(MEA)cascade electrolyzer fed with liquid bicarbonate.This work not only highlights the significant role of the second coordination on the first coordination shell of the central metal for CO_(2)ER,but also provides an alternative and feasible strategy to realize the electrochemical conversion of HCO_(3)^(-)to high-value chemicals.

Improved data analysis method of single-molecule experiments based on probability optimization

To extract the dynamic parameters from single molecule manipulation experiments, usually lots of data at different forces need to be recorded. But the measuring time of a single molecule is limited due to breakage of the tether or degradation of the molecule. Here we propose a data analysis method based on probability maximizalion of the recorded time trace to extract the dynamic parameters from a single measurement. The feasibility of this method was verified by dealing with the simulation data of a two-state system. We also applied this method to estimate the parameters of DNA hairpin folding and unfolding dynamics measured by a magnetic tweezers experiment.

How Do Family Structure and Family Process Matter?A Comparative Study on the Impacts of Military Deployment and Single Parenthood on Children’s Psychological Well-Being

Children from two-parent families have better outcomes,on average,than children from single-parent families.Yet the mechanisms associated with family structure and family process that produce divergent outcomes are less well understood.Based on data from the 2011-2015 National Health Interview Survey(N=26,783),I leverage the case of military families with deployment and examine the impacts of parenting quality,economic capital,and social capital on children’s psychological well-being.The regression results show that single parenthood produced by divorce,separation,and birth out of wedlock leads to worse child outcomes than single parenthood produced by military deployment,and family process partially explains the variation in children’s well-being beyond family structure.Married families,military or civilian,deployed or not,enjoy advantages that translate into positive child outcomes.Marriage,therefore,emerges as the primary axis of inequality,and maintaining a healthy marriage better promotes children’s well-being.

基于S变换相关度的配电网单相接地自适应有源消弧法

提出了基于S变换相关度的配电网单向接地自适应有源消弧法,有效消除了配电网单相接地故障电弧,提升了电力系统稳定性。采集配电网线路零序电流时序数据,经S变换获取零序电流时频信息矩阵后,计算并获取各线路间时频信息矩阵相关度矩阵,输入卷积神经网络模型,输出单相接地故障选线结果;在故障线路采用基于模糊准PR与PI控制的双闭环自适应控制方法,向配电网故障线路中性点注入零序电流,有效控制注入电流相位以及幅值,迫使配电网故障线路所在相的电压值为0,完成自适应有源消弧。实验结果表明:该方法可有效识别配电网单相接地故障线路,实现配电网单相接地自适应有源消弧,且可尽快完成单相接地自适应有源消弧工作,保证配电网安全稳定运行。

从All Men Are Brothers看赛珍珠的女性主义意识

本文用女性主义翻译理论分析赛珍珠的All Men Are Brothers,从译本序、词汇、句法、段落四个方面将原文、赛珍珠的译本和男性译者沙博理的译本进行比较分析。

基于Pearson相关系数与广义S变换的低压直流微电网的故障选线方法

针对低压直流微电网线路的故障选线方法的研究有限,提出一种基于Pearson相关系数与广义S变换的故障选线方法。首先,介绍了低压直流微电网的一般组成。在此基础上,研究了低压直流微电网的单极故障以及极间故障的故障特征,提出选线方法,对各线路正负极首末端电流差进行Pearson相关系数计算来确定故障线路。然后对所选故障线路正负线路首端的电流量进行广义S变换,计算出其能量和的比值判别故障极性或者极间故障。最后,在PSCAD/EMTDC中搭建出低压直流微电网模型以输出各线路电流数据,并利用Matlab对数据进行仿真。结果表明,所提选线方法直接有效,且耐受过渡电阻的能力较强。

谷胱甘肽S-转移酶P1基因多态性与晚期胃癌奥沙利铂联合卡培他滨方案化疗疗效的关系

目的:探讨谷胱甘肽S-转移酶P1(glutathione S-transferase P1,GSTP1)rs1695基因多态性与晚期胃癌奥沙利铂联合卡培他滨方案(XELOX方案)化疗疗效的相关性。方法:回顾性选择102例晚期胃癌患者,均接受XELOX方案化疗,通过基质辅助激光解吸电离飞行时间(matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight,MALDI-TOF)的方法明确GSTP1 rs1695基因分型,分析患者临床病理特征(包括年龄、性别、肿瘤分化程度、部位、ECOG-PS评分、TNM分期)及GSTP1 rs1695基因分型对患者化疗客观有效率(objective response rate,ORR)及疾病进展时间(progression-free survival,PFS)的影响。结果:102例患者中,GSTP1 rs1695 AA基因型、AG基因型、GG基因型所占例数分别为73例(71.6%)、27例(26.5%)、2例(2.0%),携带变异基因型GG/AG化疗ORR高于野生基因型AA(69.0%vs 43.8%,P=0.022),且携带变异基因型GG/AG患者PFS比野生基因型AA更长[6.1个月(95%CI:5.2~7.0)vs 5.1个月(95%CI:4.6~5.6),P=0.028]。患者临床病理特征均与化疗疗效无关,但肿瘤分化程度及TNM分期与PFS有关(P均<0.05)。Cox回归显示,肿瘤分化程度、TNM分期及GSTP1 rs1695是影响PFS的独立因素。结论:GSTP1 rs1695基因型与晚期胃癌患者XELOX方案化疗疗效密切相关,测定GSTP1 rs1695基因型可以为晚期胃癌的个体化治疗提供参考。

On the Self-portrait of Modern Men in T.S. Eliot's Prufrock

T.S.Eliot,a great American poet in the twentieth century,is a spokesman of the Imagist Movement.He emphasizes describing the rotten Western civilization and the decayed morals after the First World War.Prufrock that T.S.Eliot described in his early poems is timid,hesitant,sensitive,anxious,lack of will and confidence;This paper will analyze the detailed behaviors of the characters in Eliot's early poems and reveal the major image of modern men more clearly.

Molecular imaging of movement disorders

Positron emission tomography measures the activity of radioactively labeled compounds which distribute and accumulate in central nervous system regions in proportion to their metabolic rate or blood flow. Specific circuits such as the dopaminergic nigrostriatal projection can be studied with ligands that bind to the pre-synaptic dopamine transporter or post-synaptic dopamine receptors(D1 and D2). Single photon emission computerized tomography(SPECT) measures the activity of similar tracers labeled with heavy radioactive species such as technetium and iodine. In essential tremor, there is cerebellar hypermetabolism and abnormal GABAergic function in premotor cortices, dentate nuclei and ventral thalami, without significant abnormalities in dopaminergic transmission. In Huntington's disease, there is hypometabolism in the striatum, frontal and temporal cortices. Disease progression is accompanied by reduction in striatal D1 and D2 binding that correlates with trinucleotide repeat length, disease duration and severity. In dystonia, there is hypermetabolism in the basal ganglia, supplementary motor areas and cerebellum at rest. Thalamic and cerebellar hypermetabolism is seen during dystonic movements, which can be modulated by globus pallidus deep brain stimulation(DBS). Additionally, GABA-A receptor activity is reduced in motor, premotor and somatosensory cortices. In Tourette's syndrome, there is hypermetabolism in premotor and sensorimotor cortices, as well as hypometabolism in the striatum, thalamus and limbic regions at rest. During tics, multiple areas related to cognitive, sensory and motor functions become hypermetabolic. Also, there is abnormal serotoninergic transmission in prefrontal cortices and bilateral thalami, as well as hyperactivity in the striatal dopaminergic system which can be modulated with thalamic DBS. In Parkinson's disease(PD), there is asymmetric progressive decline in striatal dopaminergic tracer accumulation, which follows a caudal-to-rostral direction. Uptake declines prior to symptom presentation and progresses from contralateral to the most symptomatic side to bilateral, correlating with symptom severity. In progressive supranuclear palsy(PSP) and multiple system atrophy(MSA), striatal activity is symmetrically and diffusely decreased. The caudal-to-rostral pattern is lost in PSP, but could be present in MSA. In corticobasal degeneration(CBD), there is asymmetric, diffuse reduction of striatal activity, contralateral to the most symptomatic side. Additionally, there is hypometabolism in contralateral parietooccipital and frontal cortices in PD; bilateral putamen and cerebellum in MSA; caudate, thalamus, midbrain, mesial frontal and prefrontal cortices in PSP; and contralateral cortices in CBD. Finally, cardiac sympathetic SPECT signal is decreased in PD. The capacity of molecular imaging to provide in vivo time courses of gene expression, protein synthesis, receptor and transporter binding, could facilitate the development and evaluation of novel medical, surgical and genetic therapies in movement disorders.

Thai men＇s health and sexual attitude

Men＇s health awareness, including the research and study of quality of life, sexual desires and risk factors, has increased worldwide. In Thailand, this advancement is made possible by cooperation, research and sponsorship from the local Thai community. This article aims to illustrate the sexual attitudes of Thai people, to determine the degree of erectile dysfunction （ED） and to investigate how to manage and cope with ED in a Thai community. We reviewed the relevant literature from Thai-based articles and surveys in regard to men＇s health, sexual attitudes, the prevalence of ED and common risk factors in the Thai community. The primary risk factor for ED in Thai men was age-related health decline and the presence of vascular disease. Most Thai men will seek consultation from their partner in regard to ED. The main presentation of metabolic disease in Thai patients was dyslipidemia. New selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not available for premature ejaculation in Thai communities. The debate in regard to malpractice compensation is an issue that should be closely monitored. There is currently a shortage of home care for the elderly in Thailand. The insights provided by the articles helped recruit the study patients and in turn, helped us gain knowledge that can be translated into improved men＇s health care in Thailand.

Development of a Social Activities Scale for Community-Dwelling Older Men Requiring Support in Japan

Aim: We developed a scale to measure the social activities of community-dwelling older men requiring support. Methods: The participants were a group of 134 men, ≥65 years old, who required support and were living in Hokkaido, Japan. An anonymous questionnaire was administered through individual interviews. Valid responses were obtained from 121/134 interviewees. The construct validity of the resulting scale was assessed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Criterion-related validity was tested with Spearman’s rank correlation test based on the Social Activities Index for Elderly People (SAI-E). Reliability was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Results: A Social Activities Scale for Community-dwelling Older Men Requiring Support (SASOMS) scale was created, comprised of the following three subscales: daily interactions with familiar people;intimate relationships with family members;and interactions with others through activity programs (e.g., exercise, games, recreation, etc.). The created SASOMS scale correlated with the SAI-E (r = 0.557), and its criterion-related validity was confirmed. The alpha coefficient of the new scale was 0.791, and its internal consistency was confirmed. Conclusions: The reliability and validity of the developed SASOMS scale was confirmed, demonstrating that it can be used to assess social activities specifically in older men requiring support. Our results suggest that the scale can be used effectively by care providers who support older men requiring care. The usability of the SASOMS should continue to be improved, and it is necessary to verify its validity in longitudinal studies.

Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes synthesized by S-doping

An approach was presented for synthesis of semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes(SWNTs) by sulfur(S) doping with the method of graphite arc discharge. Raman spectroscopy, UV-vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy and electronic properties measurements indicated the semconducting properties of the SWNTs samples. Simulant calculation indicated that S doping could induce convertion of metallic SWNTs into semiconducting ones. This strategy may pave a way for the direct synthesis of pure semiconducting SWNTs.

A single nucleotide polymorphism in the IL1RL1 gene is associated with Behcet's disease in a Chinese Han population

AIM:To explore the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in the IL33/IL1RL1 gene region with the susceptibility to Behcet’s disease(BD)in a Chinese Han population.METHODS:A total of eight SNPs in the candidate gene region(rs11792633,rs7025417,rs10975519 and rs1048274 in IL33;rs2310220,rs12712142,rs13424006 and rs3821204 in IL1RL1)were genotyped in783 BD patients and 701 healthy controls by the Sequenom Mass Array i PLEX platform.RESULTS:A statistically significant association was observed between IL1RL1 rs12712142 and BD patients.The frequency of IL1RL1 rs12712142 variant allele A was significantly lower in BD patients than that in controls(OR=0.8,95%CI:0.69-0.94,Pc=0.039);the genotype distribution(Pc=0.043)and additive and dominant genetic model analyses(OR=0.8,95%CI:0.69-0.94,Pc=0.040 and OR=0.72,95%CI:0.58-0.88,Pc=0.011)also indicated a strong association between rs12712142 and BD patients.CONCLUSION:This is the first study to reveal the association between IL1RL1 rs12712142 variant allele A and the decreased risk of BD in the Chinese Han population,indicating a protective role of IL1RL1 in the pathogenesis of BD.

BDS授时性能分析与接收机DCB估计

为了进一步研究北斗卫星导航系统(BDS)的授时性能,对北斗三号(BDS-3)多模式授时性能进行分析,给出采用时间群延迟参数的授时处理方法:指出BDS-3播发的导航信号较北斗二号(BDS-2)增加了B1C、B2a和B2b等民用频点,去掉了性能较差的B2I,并在原有时间群延迟(TGD)参数的基础上增加了TGDB1Cp、TGDB2ap和TGDB2bI等参数,为导航用户提供新频点的延迟改正;然后提出一种特殊情况下的单站接收机差分码偏差(DCB)估计方法,采用连续60 d的观测数据进行BDS-3多模式授时分析。实验结果表明:单频授时精度(RMS)BDS-3较BDS-2提升约5 ns,单频模式受未消除电离层延迟影响严重;单频差分(电离层格网)模式较单频模式有较大改善,相同频点提高约4 ns;双频模式和三频模式表现最优,授时精度优于1ns;全部授时精度优于BDS-3公布的20ns;最后验证估计的接收机DCB在30 d内变化稳定,标准差(STD)不超过0.2 ns。