MicroRNAs can regulate the function of ion channels in many organs.Based on our previous study we propose that miR-142a-39,which is highly expressed in denervated skeletal muscle,might affect cell excitability through...MicroRNAs can regulate the function of ion channels in many organs.Based on our previous study we propose that miR-142a-39,which is highly expressed in denervated skeletal muscle,might affect cell excitability through similar mechanisms.In this study,we overexpressed or knocked down miR-142a-3p in C2C12 cells using a lentivirus method.After 7 days of differentiation culture,whole-cell currents were recorded.The results showed that overexpression of miR-142a-3p reduced the cell membrane capacitance,increased potassium current density and decreased calcium current density.Knockdown of miR-142a-3p reduced sodium ion channel current density.The results showed that change in miR-142a-3p expression affected the ion channel currents in C2C12 cells,suggesting its possible roles in muscle cell electrophysiology.This study was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Peking University in July 2020(approval No.LA2017128).展开更多
Exploring efficient co-catalysts to accurately steer the charge separation of semiconductor photocatalysts is highly desired yet remains challenging.Here,we tackle the significant challenge by in situ growing the Bi_(...Exploring efficient co-catalysts to accurately steer the charge separation of semiconductor photocatalysts is highly desired yet remains challenging.Here,we tackle the significant challenge by in situ growing the Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)photocatalyst onto two-dimensional(2D)Cl-terminated Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene to construct 2D/2D heterojunction of Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)and Ti_(3)C_(2).Firstly,2D few-layered Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene with chlorine groups has been successfully syn-thesized by Lewis acidic etching strategy with subsequent ultrasonic exfoliation.The grafting of chlorine terminations on the surface of MXene serves as nucleating centers and growth platform,resulting in the formation of strong interfacial bonds(Bi-Cl-Ti)between Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)and Ti_(3)C_(2).These strong bonds can facilitate the separation and transfer of photo-generated charge carriers between Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)photocatalyst and Ti_(3)C_(2)cocatalyst.As expec-ted,the photocatalytic degradation rate of Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)hybrids is 9.7 times higher than that of bare Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)nanosheets.This work not only exhibits a new design concept to effectively steer the charge separation for photocatalysis,but also gives a reference for constructing efficient MXene-based photocatalytic systems.展开更多
锂离子电容器(LICs)是一种很有前途的储能装置,因为它们同时具有锂离子电池的高能量密度和超级电容器的高功率密度的特点.然而,由于锂离子电容器中阳极和阴极之间电化学反应动力学的不匹配使得探索具有快速离子扩散和电子转移通道的阳...锂离子电容器(LICs)是一种很有前途的储能装置,因为它们同时具有锂离子电池的高能量密度和超级电容器的高功率密度的特点.然而,由于锂离子电容器中阳极和阴极之间电化学反应动力学的不匹配使得探索具有快速离子扩散和电子转移通道的阳极材料面临挑战.在此,通过静电纺丝策略将具有可控末端基团的二维Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene引入一维碳纳米纤维中,形成三维导电网络.在这种Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene和碳基复合材料(称为KTi-400@CNFs)中,二维纳米片结构赋予了Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene更多Li+存储活性位点,而碳骨架则有利于提高复合材料的导电性.更值得一提的是,在Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene和碳骨架的界面上形成了Ti–O–C键.复合材料中的这种化学键为电子的快速传输和离子在层与层之间纵向的快速扩散建立了桥梁.因此,优化后的KTi-400@CNFs复合材料在电流密度为5 A g-1的情况下,500次循环后仍保持235 mA h g-1的良好容量.由KTi-400@CNFs//AC组成的锂离子电容器实现了高能量密度(114.3 W h kg-1)和高功率密度(12.8 kW kg-1).KTi-400@CNFs的这种独特结构和优异的电化学性能为二维材料制备提供了参考.展开更多
Remifentanil is widely used to control intraoperative pain. However, its analgesic effect is limited by the generation of postoperative hyperalgesia. In this study, we investigated whether the impairment of transmembr...Remifentanil is widely used to control intraoperative pain. However, its analgesic effect is limited by the generation of postoperative hyperalgesia. In this study, we investigated whether the impairment of transmembrane protein 16C(TMEM16C)/Slack is required for a-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic receptor(AMPAR) activation in remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia. Remifentanil anesthesia reduced the paw withdrawal threshold from 2 h to 48 h postoperatively,with a decrease in the expression of TMEM16C and Slack in the dorsal root ganglia(DRG) and spinal cord.Knockdown of TMEM16C in the DRG reduced the expression of Slack and elevated the basal peripheral sensitivity and AMPAR expression and function. Overexpression of TMEM16C in the DRG impaired remifentanilinduced ERK1/2 phosphorylation and behavioral hyperalgesia. AMPAR-mediated current and neuronal excitability were downregulated by TMEM16C overexpression in the spinal cord. Taken together, these findings suggest that TMEM16C/Slack regulation of excitatory synaptic plasticity via GluA1-containing AMPARs is critical in the pathogenesis of remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia in rats.展开更多
We have investigated the properties of C60-based organic field effect transistors(OFETs) with a tris(8- hydroxyquinoline) aluminum(Alq3) buffer layer inserted between the source/drain electrodes and the active m...We have investigated the properties of C60-based organic field effect transistors(OFETs) with a tris(8- hydroxyquinoline) aluminum(Alq3) buffer layer inserted between the source/drain electrodes and the active material. The electrical characteristics of OFETs are improved with the insertion of Alq3 film.The peak field effect mobility is increased to 1.28×10^(-2) cm^2/(V·s) and the threshold voltage is decreased to 10 V when the thickness of the Alq3 is 10 nm.The reason for the improved performance of the devices is probably due to the prevention of metal atoms diffusing into the C60 active layer and the reduction of the channel resistance in Alq3 films.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82072162,81971177Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation of China,No.7192215(all to XFY)。
文摘MicroRNAs can regulate the function of ion channels in many organs.Based on our previous study we propose that miR-142a-39,which is highly expressed in denervated skeletal muscle,might affect cell excitability through similar mechanisms.In this study,we overexpressed or knocked down miR-142a-3p in C2C12 cells using a lentivirus method.After 7 days of differentiation culture,whole-cell currents were recorded.The results showed that overexpression of miR-142a-3p reduced the cell membrane capacitance,increased potassium current density and decreased calcium current density.Knockdown of miR-142a-3p reduced sodium ion channel current density.The results showed that change in miR-142a-3p expression affected the ion channel currents in C2C12 cells,suggesting its possible roles in muscle cell electrophysiology.This study was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Peking University in July 2020(approval No.LA2017128).
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20211280)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21975129)
文摘Exploring efficient co-catalysts to accurately steer the charge separation of semiconductor photocatalysts is highly desired yet remains challenging.Here,we tackle the significant challenge by in situ growing the Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)photocatalyst onto two-dimensional(2D)Cl-terminated Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene to construct 2D/2D heterojunction of Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)and Ti_(3)C_(2).Firstly,2D few-layered Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene with chlorine groups has been successfully syn-thesized by Lewis acidic etching strategy with subsequent ultrasonic exfoliation.The grafting of chlorine terminations on the surface of MXene serves as nucleating centers and growth platform,resulting in the formation of strong interfacial bonds(Bi-Cl-Ti)between Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)and Ti_(3)C_(2).These strong bonds can facilitate the separation and transfer of photo-generated charge carriers between Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)photocatalyst and Ti_(3)C_(2)cocatalyst.As expec-ted,the photocatalytic degradation rate of Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)/Ti_(3)C_(2)hybrids is 9.7 times higher than that of bare Bi_(12)O_(17)C_(l2)nanosheets.This work not only exhibits a new design concept to effectively steer the charge separation for photocatalysis,but also gives a reference for constructing efficient MXene-based photocatalytic systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22005167 and 21905152)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (ZR2020QB125 and ZR2020MB045)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2021M693256, 2021T140687 and 2022M713249)Qingdao Postdoctoral Applied Research Project, Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province (ts20190937)the Youth Innovation Team Project for Talent Introduction and Cultivation in Universities of Shandong Province。
文摘锂离子电容器(LICs)是一种很有前途的储能装置,因为它们同时具有锂离子电池的高能量密度和超级电容器的高功率密度的特点.然而,由于锂离子电容器中阳极和阴极之间电化学反应动力学的不匹配使得探索具有快速离子扩散和电子转移通道的阳极材料面临挑战.在此,通过静电纺丝策略将具有可控末端基团的二维Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene引入一维碳纳米纤维中,形成三维导电网络.在这种Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene和碳基复合材料(称为KTi-400@CNFs)中,二维纳米片结构赋予了Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene更多Li+存储活性位点,而碳骨架则有利于提高复合材料的导电性.更值得一提的是,在Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene和碳骨架的界面上形成了Ti–O–C键.复合材料中的这种化学键为电子的快速传输和离子在层与层之间纵向的快速扩散建立了桥梁.因此,优化后的KTi-400@CNFs复合材料在电流密度为5 A g-1的情况下,500次循环后仍保持235 mA h g-1的良好容量.由KTi-400@CNFs//AC组成的锂离子电容器实现了高能量密度(114.3 W h kg-1)和高功率密度(12.8 kW kg-1).KTi-400@CNFs的这种独特结构和优异的电化学性能为二维材料制备提供了参考.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82071243, 81801107, 81772043, and 81400908)Tianjin Natural Science Foundation (20JCYBJC00460)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Tianjin Municipality, China (TJSQNTJ-2020-10)。
文摘Remifentanil is widely used to control intraoperative pain. However, its analgesic effect is limited by the generation of postoperative hyperalgesia. In this study, we investigated whether the impairment of transmembrane protein 16C(TMEM16C)/Slack is required for a-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic receptor(AMPAR) activation in remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia. Remifentanil anesthesia reduced the paw withdrawal threshold from 2 h to 48 h postoperatively,with a decrease in the expression of TMEM16C and Slack in the dorsal root ganglia(DRG) and spinal cord.Knockdown of TMEM16C in the DRG reduced the expression of Slack and elevated the basal peripheral sensitivity and AMPAR expression and function. Overexpression of TMEM16C in the DRG impaired remifentanilinduced ERK1/2 phosphorylation and behavioral hyperalgesia. AMPAR-mediated current and neuronal excitability were downregulated by TMEM16C overexpression in the spinal cord. Taken together, these findings suggest that TMEM16C/Slack regulation of excitatory synaptic plasticity via GluA1-containing AMPARs is critical in the pathogenesis of remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia in rats.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61076065)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin, China(No.07JCYBJC12700)
文摘We have investigated the properties of C60-based organic field effect transistors(OFETs) with a tris(8- hydroxyquinoline) aluminum(Alq3) buffer layer inserted between the source/drain electrodes and the active material. The electrical characteristics of OFETs are improved with the insertion of Alq3 film.The peak field effect mobility is increased to 1.28×10^(-2) cm^2/(V·s) and the threshold voltage is decreased to 10 V when the thickness of the Alq3 is 10 nm.The reason for the improved performance of the devices is probably due to the prevention of metal atoms diffusing into the C60 active layer and the reduction of the channel resistance in Alq3 films.