High-pressure minerals and new lunar mineral changesite-(Y) in Chang’e-5 regolith

Forty-five years after the Apollo and Luna missions, China’s Chang’e-5 (CE-5) mission collected ∼1.73 kg of new lunar materials from one ofthe youngest basalt units on the Moon. The CE-5 lunar samples provide opportunities to address some key scientific questions related to theMoon, including the discovery of high-pressure silica polymorphs (seifertite and stishovite) and a new lunar mineral, changesite-(Y). Seifertitewas found to be coexist with stishovite in a silica fragment from CE-5 lunar regolith. This is the first confirmed seifertite in returned lunarsamples. Seifertite has two space group symmetries (Pnc2 and Pbcn) and formed from an α-cristobalite-like phase during “cold” compressionduring a shock event. The aftershock heating process changes some seifertite to stishovite. Thus, this silica fragment records different stagesof an impact process, and the peak shock pressure is estimated to be ∼11 to 40 GPa, which is much lower than the pressure condition forcoexistence of seifertite and stishovite on the phase diagram. Changesite-(Y), with ideal formula (Ca_(8)Y)◻Fe^(2+)(PO_(4))_(7) (where ◻ denotes avacancy) is the first new lunar mineral to be discovered in CE-5 regolith samples. This newly identified phosphate mineral is in the form ofcolumnar crystals and was found in CE-5 basalt fragments. It contains high concentrations of Y and rare earth elements (REE), reaching upto ∼14 wt. % (Y,REE)2O3. The occurrence of changesite-(Y) marks the late-stage fractional crystallization processes of CE-5 basalts combinedwith silicate liquid immiscibility. These new findings demonstrate the significance of studies on high-pressure minerals in lunar materials andthe special nature of lunar magmatic evolution.

Research progress of CO_(2) capture and mineralization based on natural minerals

Natural minerals,such as kaolinite,halloysite,montmorillonite,attapulgite,bentonite,sepiolite,forsterite,and wollastonite,have considerable potential for use in CO_(2) capture and mineralization due to their abundant reserves,low cost,excellent mechanical prop-erties,and chemical stability.Over the past decades,various methods,such as those involving heat,acid,alkali,organic amine,amino sil-ane,and ionic liquid,have been employed to enhance the CO_(2) capture performance of natural minerals to attain high specific surface area,a large number of pore structures,and rich active sites.Future research on CO_(2) capture by natural minerals will focus on the full utiliza-tion of the properties of natural minerals,adoption of suitable modification methods,and preparation of composite materials with high specific surface area and rich active sites.In addition,we provide a summary of the principle and technical route of direct and indirect mineralization of CO_(2) by natural minerals.This process uses minerals with high calcium and magnesium contents,such as forsterite(Mg_(2)SiO_(4)),serpentine[Mg_(3)Si_(2)O(OH)_(4)],and wollastonite(CaSiO_(3)).The research status of indirect mineralization of CO_(2) using hydro-chloric acid,acetic acid,molten salt,and ammonium salt as media is also introduced in detail.The recovery of additives and high-value-added products during the mineralization process to increase economic benefits is another focus of future research on CO_(2) mineralization by natural minerals.

Assessment of Some Secondary Metabolites, Minerals and Alcohol Content of Noni Juice Obtained by Fermentation of Morinda citrifolia L. Fruit from Senegal

The fruit of Morinda citrifolia L., commonly known as noni, has an extensive history of use as a food and traditional medicine around the world. Adding value to Morinda citrifolia L. products, particularly the fruit, could be one way of building resilience in vulnerable farming households. The aim of this study was to determine the secondary metabolite and mineral composition of noni juice obtained by fermenting the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L. Fruits were collected in August 2022 from the local field in Thiès region, West of Senegal. Extraction yields were determined and the secondary metabolites were determined using conventional analytical methods. Calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium and potassium were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer coupled with a CCD detector. The results show that an average fruit mass (503.2 ± 110.96 g) consists of 171.44 ± 50.01 g pulp and 34.06 ± 10.35 g seeds. The traditional extraction yield of noni juice is 16.46% after three weeks of fermentation. The contents of total polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins obtained in noni are 608.97 ± 4.53 mg EAG/100mL, 7.78 ± 0.01 mg EQ/100mL and 0.191 ± 0.01 mg EC/100mL respectively. The ethanol content of noni varies from 3.57 to 5.23 mL/100mL during extraction. Noni has a high calcium content with a concentration of 383.79 ± 33.23 mg/L. This is followed by a good concentration of magnesium, potassium and sodium, at 278.47 ± 26.30, 187.43 ± 10.7 and 155.95 ± 28.66 mg/L respectively. Noni also has an iron content of 202.15 ± 0.05 mg/L.

Metallogenesis of the Baidi Au-Sb deposit, southwest Guizhou Province, China: mineralogical and geochemical evidence from sulfur-bearing minerals

The Baidi Au-Sb deposit, which contains 8 t of Au and 10,979 Mt of Sb, is a typical and rare paragenetic deposit located in southwestern Guizhou Province, China.Previous studies have focused on individual ores, but have not combined them to identify their paragenetic mechanism or metallogenic regularity. Therefore, we used field investigations, microscopic observations, and in situ analyses to identify the spatial distribution, mineral paragenesis, compositional evolution, and metallogenic material sources of the ore bodies. We also determined the Au and Sb paragenetic characteristics and the metallogenesis of the deposit. The main Au-bearing minerals in the deposit were early(Apy1–2) and late(Apy3) stage arsenopyrites, as well as pre-mineralization(Py1), mineralization(Py2–5), and late mineralization(Py6–7) stage pyrites. The main Sb-bearing minerals were stibnite(Snt), skinnerite, bournonite,and valentinite. The minerals formed in the order of Py1,Py2–3 + Apy1, Py4–5 + Apy2, Snt, and Py6–7 + Apy3.The δ34S values of the arsenopyrites and pyrites ranged from-5 to 5‰, while those of stibnite were mostly less than-5‰ in the later mineralization stages. Sulfur was provided by deep magmatic hydrothermal fluids, but sedimentary sulfur was added in the later stages. Moreover,the trace elemental contents fluctuated and eventually became similar to those of the sedimentary strata. By comprehensively considering the ores along with the geological characteristics of the deposit, we determined that deep magma provided the Au during ore formation. Later tectonic changes provided Sb from the sedimentary strata,which precipitated along fault expansion areas and produced Au and Sb paragenesis.

Minerals in edible insects:a review of content and potential for sustainable sourcing

In response to the rapid increase in world population and subsequent demands for food,edible insects represent an alternative food source for humans that is rich in proteins,amino acids and minerals.Entomophagy is a tradition in many countries including China and Thailand,and edible insects have attracted a lot of attention in Western World due to their suitable nutrient composition,high mineral content(e.g.,Fe,Zn,Ca,Mg)and potential use as a supplement in human diet.In this study,we surveyed mineral content in seven insect orders and 67 species of mass produced and wild-harvested edible insects.The total content of essential elements in edible insects was very high in Tenebrio molitor,Bombyx mori,and Zonocerus variegatus.The heavy metal content(summarized for eight species)was below the maximum limit allowed for safe consumption.Sustainable supply of minerals derived from insect biomass is complicated due to the high variations of mineral content in insects and the potential of its change due to processing.

OSDA-free synthesis of FeZSM-22 zeolite from natural minerals for n-octane hydroisomerization

A seed-directed approach to synthesizing Fe ZSM-22 zeolite without organic structure directing agent(OSDA)was developed by using Fe-rich diatomite as all aluminum and iron sources.The Fe ZSM-22zeolite with optimal crystallinity and purity can be obtained by systematically adjusting feed composition and synthesis conditions.Characterizations show that Fe ZSM-22 zeolite synthesized with OSDA-free owns high crystallinity,obvious thin needle-shaped morphology and high Bronsted/Lewis acid ratio.Significantly,when used for n-octane hydroisomerization reaction,its derived catalyst exhibits the best catalytic performance reflected by the highest selectivity to C_(8)isomers compared to the two reference catalysts prepared based on a Fe-containing and a Fe-free ZSM-22 synthesized through an OSDA-directed route from natural diatomite and conventional chemicals,respectively.This work provides an alternative route to sustainably synthesizing heteroatomic zeolites with high performance.

Advances in depressants for flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals at low alkalinity:A critical review

The flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals at low alkalinity can be achieved using selective depressants.In the flotation system of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals,depressants usually preferentially interact with the pyrite surface to render the mineral surface hydrophilic and hinder the adsorption of the collector.This review summarizes the advances in depressants for the flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals at low alkalinity.These advances include use of inorganic depressants (oxidants and sulfur–oxygen compounds),natural polysaccharides (starch,dextrin,konjac glucomannan,and galactomannan),modified polymers (carboxymethyl cellulose,polyacrylamide,lignosulfonate,and tricarboxylate sodium starch),organic acids (polyglutamic acid,sodium humate,tannic acid,pyrogallic acid,salicylic acid,and lactic acid),sodium dimethyl dithiocarbamate,and diethylenetriamine.The potential application of specific inorganic and organic depressants in the flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals at low alkalinity is reviewed.The advances in the use of organic depressants with respect to the flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals are comprehensively detailed.Additionally,the depression performances and mechanisms of different types of organic depressants on mineral surfaces are summarized.Finally,several perspectives on depressants vis-à-vis flotation separation of Cu–Fe sulfide minerals at low alkalinity are proposed.

Multi-scale data joint inversion of minerals and porosity in altered igneous reservoirs—A case study in the South China Sea

There are abundant igneous gas reservoirs in the South China Sea with significant value of research,and lithology classification,mineral analysis and porosity inversion are important links in reservoir evaluation.However,affected by the diverse lithology,complicated mineral and widespread alteration,conventional logging lithology classification and mineral inversion become considerably difficult.At the same time,owing to the limitation of the wireline log response equation,the quantity and accuracy of minerals can hardly meet the exploration requirements of igneous formations.To overcome those issues,this study takes the South China Sea as an example,and combines multi-scale data such as micro rock slices,petrophysical experiments,wireline log and element cutting log to establish a set of joint inversion methods for minerals and porosity of altered igneous rocks.Specifically,we define the lithology and mineral characteristics through core slices and mineral data,and establish an igneous multi-mineral volumetric model.Then we determine element cutting log correction method based on core element data,and combine wireline log and corrected element cutting log to perform the lithology classification and joint inversion of minerals and porosity.However,it is always difficult to determine the elemental eigenvalues of different minerals in inversion.This paper uses multiple linear regression methods to solve this problem.Finally,an integrated inversion technique for altered igneous formations was developed.The results show that the corrected element cutting log are in good agreement with the core element data,and the mineral and porosity results obtained from the joint inversion based on the wireline log and corrected element cutting log are also in good agreement with the core data from X-ray diffraction.The results demonstrate that the inversion technique is applicable and this study provides a new direction for the mineral inversion research of altered igneous formations.

Physical Experiments and Mechanism Study on the Occurrence State of Hydrogen in Clay Minerals

In recent years,natural hydrogen has been discovered in various geological environments both domestically and internationally,which has sparked a global interest among geologists and led to a surge in the exploration of hydrogen gas(Klein et al.,2019;Prinzhofer et al.,2019;Moretti and Webber,2021;Scott,2021;Bezruchko,2022).However,there is a lack of research on the occurrence state of natural hydrogen gas,which hinders a deeper understanding of its behavior in underground storage and migration.

Types,composition and diagenetic evolution of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata:A case study of Mao-1 Member of Middle Permian Maokou Formation,eastern Sichuan Basin,SW China

The types,occurrence and composition of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata of the first member of the Middle Permian Maokou Formation(Mao-1 Member)in eastern Sichuan Basin were investigated through outcrop section measurement,core observation,thin section identification,argon ion polishing,X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,energy spectrum analysis and laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry.The diagenetic evolution sequence of clay minerals was clarified,and the sedimentary-diagenetic evolution model of clay minerals was established.The results show that authigenic sepiolite minerals were precipitated in the Si4+and Mg2+-rich cool aragonite sea and sepiolite-bearing strata were formed in the Mao-1 Member.During burial diagenesis,authigenic clay minerals undergo two possible evolution sequences.First,from the early diagenetic stage A to the middle diagenetic stage A1,the sepiolite kept stable in the shallow-buried environment lack of Al3+.It began to transform into stevensite in the middle diagenetic stage A2,and then evolved into disordered talc in the middle diagenetic stage B1and finally into talc in the period from the middle diagenetic stage B2to the late diagenetic stage.Thus,the primary diagenetic evolution sequence of authigenic clay minerals,i.e.sepiolite-stevensite-disordered talc-talc,was formed in the Mao-1 Member.Second,in the early diagenetic stage A,as Al3+carried by the storm and upwelling currents was involved in the diagenetic process,trace of sepiolite started to evolve into smectite,and a part of smectite turned into chlorite.From the early diagenetic stage B to the middle diagenesis stage A1,a part of smectite evolved to illite/smectite mixed layer(I/S).The I/S evolved initially into illite from the middle diagenesis stage A2to the middle diagenesis stage B2,and then totally into illite in the late diagenesis stage.Thus,the secondary diagenetic evolution sequence of authigenic clay minerals,i.e.sepiolite-smectite-chlorite/illite,was formed in the Mao-1 Member.The types and evolution of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata are significant for petroleum geology in two aspects.First,sepiolite can adsorb and accumulate a large amount of organic matters,thereby effectively improving the quality and hydrocarbon generation potential of the source rocks of the Mao-1 Member.Second,the evolution from sepiolite to talc is accompanied by the formation of numerous organic matter pores and clay shrinkage pores/fractures,as well as the releasing of the Mg2+-rich diagenetic fluid,which allows for the dolomitization of limestone within or around the sag.As a result,the new assemblages of self-generation and self-accumulation,and lower/side source and upper/lateral reservoir,are created in the Middle Permian,enhancing the hydrocarbon accumulation efficiency.

Optimal Classification of Minerals by Microscopic Image Analysis Based on Seven-State “Deep Learning” Combined with Optimizers

The development of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning, has made it possible to accelerate and improve the processing of data collected in different fields (commerce, medicine, surveillance or security, agriculture, etc.). Most related works use open source consistent image databases. This is the case for ImageNet reference data such as coco data, IP102, CIFAR-10, STL-10 and many others with variability representatives. The consistency of its images contributes to the spectacular results observed in its fields with deep learning. The application of deep learning which is making its debut in geology does not, to our knowledge, include a database of microscopic images of thin sections of open source rock minerals. In this paper, we evaluate three optimizers under the AlexNet architecture to check whether our acquired mineral images have object features or patterns that are clear and distinct to be extracted by a neural network. These are thin sections of magmatic rocks (biotite and 2-mica granite, granodiorite, simple granite, dolerite, charnokite and gabbros, etc.) which served as support. We use two hyper-parameters: the number of epochs to perform complete rounds on the entire data set and the “learning rate” to indicate how quickly the weights in the network will be modified during optimization. Using Transfer Learning, the three (3) optimizers all based on the gradient descent methods of Stochastic Momentum Gradient Descent (sgdm), Root Mean Square Propagation (RMSprop) algorithm and Adaptive Estimation of moment (Adam) achieved better performance. The recorded results indicate that the Momentum optimizer achieved the best scores respectively of 96.2% with a learning step set to 10−3 for a fixed choice of 350 epochs during this variation and 96, 7% over 300 epochs for the same value of the learning step. This performance is expected to provide excellent insight into image quality for future studies. Then they participate in the development of an intelligent system for the identification and classification of minerals, seven (7) in total (quartz, biotite, amphibole, plagioclase, feldspar, muscovite, pyroxene) and rocks.

Comparative studies on flotation of aluminosilicate minerals with Gemini cationic surfactants BDDA and EDDA

Gemini quaternary ammonium salt surfactants, butane-a, co-bis（dimethyl dodeculammonium bromide） （BDDA） ethane-a, fl-bis（dimethyl dodeculammonium bromide） （EDDA） were adopted to comparatively study the flotation behaviors of kaolinite, pyrophyllite and illite. It was found that three silicate minerals all exhibited good floatability with Gemini cationic surfactants as collectors over a wide pH range, while BDDA showed a stronger collecting power than EDDA. FTIR spectra and zeta potential analysis indicated that the mechanism of adsorption of Gemini collector molecules on three silicate minerals surfaces was almost identical for the electronic attraction and hydrogen bonds effect. The theoretically obtained results of density functional theory （DFT） at B3LYP/6-31G （d） level demonstrated the stronger collecting power of BDDA presented in the floatation test and zeta potential measurement.

Formation and evolution of secondary minerals during bioleaching of chalcopyrite by thermoacidophilic Archaea Acidianus manzaensis

The formation and evolution of secondary minerals during bioleaching of chalcopyrite by thermoacidophilic Archaea Acidianus manzaensis were analyzed by combining synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction（SR-XRD） and S, Fe and Cu Kα X-ray absorption near edge structure（XANES） spectroscopy. Leaching experiment showed that 82.4% of Cu2＋ was dissolved by A. manzaensis after 10 d. The surface of chalcopyrite was corroded apparently and covered with leaching products. During bioleaching, the formation and evolution of secondary minerals were as follows： 1） little elemental sulfur, jarosite, bornite and chalcocite were found at days 2 and 4; and 2） bornite and chalcocite disappeared, covellite formed, and jarosite gradually became the main component at days 6 and 10. These results indicated that metal-deficiency sulfides chalcocite and bornite were first formed with a low redox potential value（360-461 m V）, and then gradually transformed to covellite with a high redox potential value（461-531 m V）.

Mechanism of mechanical activation for spontaneous combustion of sulfide minerals

In order to uncover the intrinsic reasons for spontaneous combustion of sulfide minerals,representative samples were collected from typical metal mines to carry out the mechanical activation experiment.The structures and heat behaviors of activated samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,X-ray diffraction（XRD） analysis,and simultaneous thermal analysis（STA）.It is found that the sulfide minerals after mechanical activation show many changes with increased specific surface areas,aggregation phenomenon,decreased diffraction peak intensity,broadened diffraction peak,declined initial temperatures of heat release and self-ignition points.A new theory for explaining the spontaneous combustion of sulfide minerals is put forward：the chemical reaction activity of sulfide minerals is heightened by all kinds of mechanical forces during the mining,and the spontaneous combustion takes place finally under proper environment.

Distribution of clay minerals in surface sediments off Yangtze River estuary

Based on the clay minerals, content analysis from 187 stations in the surface sediments, this paper dealt with the assemblages and the distributions of clay minerals in the surface sediments off the Yangtze River estuary. The research results showed that the illite dominates the surface sediments off the Yangtze River estuary with the smectite or kaolinite the second rank and chlorite the third rank; the illite-smectite-kaolinite-chlorite-assemblage is the main type of the clay minerals assemblage in the area, with the illite-kaolinite-chlorite-smectite-type as the second rank; the source of clay mineral is mainly from the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The Q-type cluster analysis show that sediments from both recent and ancient Yellow River were deposited mainly in the northeast part of the study area to the north of 29°30′. Substance from the Yangtze River was deposited mainly in the western and middle parts off the Yangtze River estuary.

饲料磷水平对虎龙杂交斑生长、骨矿化及肝脏、血液相关生理生化指标的影响

本文旨在探究饲料不同磷(P)水平对虎龙杂交斑生长、骨矿化及肝脏、血液相关生理生化指标的影响。实验设计了7组以干物质计,其等能(以每100 g计)、等蛋白、等脂分别为1421.2 kJ、47%、8%的实验饲料,饲料中磷的实测值分别为1.05%、1.10%、1.20%、1.37%、1.52%、1.59%和1.70%,相应缩写为P1.05、P1.10、P1.20、P1.37、P1.52、P1.59及P1.70,每组3个平行。实验鱼[初始体质量(12.14±0.05)g]每日表观饱食投喂两次(8:00和16:30),养殖周期为6周。分析结果显示,P1.05组体质量增长率(WG)、特定生长率(SGR)和肥满度(CF)均极显著高于其他实验组(P<0.01),蛋白质增长值(PPV)在P1.05和P1.10组高于其他实验组,但各组间无显著差异(P>0.05)。随着饲料磷水平升高,P1.05组血浆及肝脏碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、甘油三酯(TG)含量高于其他实验组,而全鱼灰分以及血浆、肝脏总胆固醇(TC)含量呈现相反趋势。P1.05组血浆钙(Ca)含量在各实验组中最高,而磷含量最低,脊椎骨Ca、P含量在P1.05组均低于其他实验组。P1.05组肝脏胰岛素样生长因子1(igf-1)基因表达水平显著高于其他实验组(P<0.05)。综上所述,在本实验条件下,w=1.05%饲料磷水平已满足虎龙杂交斑幼鱼生长的需要,过高磷水平则会导致实验鱼生长下降。

Role of nutrition in diabetes mellitus and infections

In this editorial,we have commented on the article that has been published in the recent issue of World Journal of Clinical Cases.The authors have described a case of unilateral thyroid cyst and have opined that the acute onset of infection may be linked to diabetes mellitus(DM).We have focused on the role of nutrition in the association between DM and infection.Patients with DM are at a high risk of infection,which could also be attributed to nutrition-related factors.Nutritional interventions for patients with diabetes are mainly based on a low-calorie diet,which can be achieved by adhering to a low-carbohydrate diet.However,dietary fiber supplementation is recommended to maintain the diversity of the gut microbiota.Furthermore,high-quality protein can prevent the increased risk of infection due to malnutrition.Supplementation of vitamins C,vitamins A,vitamins D,and folic acid improves blood sugar control and facilitates immune regulation.Mineral deficiencies augment the risk of infection,but the relationship with diabetes is mostly U-shaped and a good intake should be maintained.

两样本孟德尔随机化分析循环炎症细胞因子与骨密度的因果关联

背景:最近许多研究表明,炎症细胞因子与骨质疏松症和骨密度之间存在密切关系,然而炎症细胞因子与骨密度之间的因果关系尚未完全揭示。目的:采用两样本孟德尔随机化方法探究炎症细胞因子与骨密度之间潜在的因果关系。方法:从全基因组关联研究(GWAS)公开数据库中筛选出与41种循环炎症细胞因子相关的单核苷酸多态性作为工具变量。骨密度的GWAS汇总数据来自骨质疏松症遗传因素联盟(GEFOS),共涉及32735名欧洲血统的个体。逆方差加权法作为主要的分析方法来评估因果效应,加权中位数法、MR Egger回归法、简单中位数法和加权中值方法用于补充说明。利用MR-Egger Intercept和MR-PRESSO分析方法进行多效性检验,采用Cochran’s Q检验结果是否存在异质性,同时使用留一法评估结果的稳定性。另外,为了更准确地评估因果关系,采用Bonferroni校正来确定与骨密度有强因果关系的炎症细胞因子。结果与结论:①逆方差加权法分析结果显示,白细胞介素8与腰椎骨密度之间呈正向因果关系(β=0.075,95%CI:0.033-0.117,P=0.0005),白细胞介素17与腰椎骨密度之间呈负向因果关系(β=-0.083,95%CI:-0.152至-0.014,P=0.018),肿瘤坏死因子b与股骨颈骨密度之间可能存在负向因果效应(β=-0.053,95%CI:-0.088至-0.018,P=0.003),碱性成纤维细胞生长因子与股骨颈骨密度之间可能存在正向因果关系(β=0.085,95%CI:0.016-0.154,P=0.015),巨噬细胞炎症蛋白1a与全身骨密度之间可能存在负向因果效应(β=-0.056,95%CI:-0.105至-0.007,P=0.025),白细胞介素5、基质衍生因子1a、肝细胞生长因子、白细胞介素4与足跟骨密度之间存在负向因果效应(β=-0.019,95%CI:-0.031至-0.006,P=0.004;β=-0.022,95%CI:-0.038至-0.005,P=0.010;β=-0.021,95%CI:-0.041至-0.002,P=0.030;β=-0.016,95%CI:-0.032至-0.001,P=0.034),神经生长因子、粒细胞集落刺激因子与足跟骨密度之间存在正向因果关系(β=0.019,95%CI:0.002-0.036,P=0.033;β=0.011,95%CI:0.000-0.022,P=0.050);经Bonferroni校正后发现,白细胞介素8与腰椎骨密度之间有强正向因果效应(P=0.0005)。MR Egger法、加权中位数法、简单中位数法和加权中值法分析结果方向一致。②敏感性分析结果显示,循环炎症细胞因子对骨密度的因果效应没有异质性、多效性或异常值。

外周血细胞与骨质疏松症的因果关系

背景:流行病学调查和一些实验表明,外周血细胞和骨质疏松症存在密切关系,但两者在遗传学层面上的因果关系尚不清楚。目的:运用孟德尔随机化探究外周血细胞和骨质疏松症的因果关系。方法:从BCX、MRC-IEU等数据库分别获取外周血细胞、不同年龄段全身骨密度、跟骨骨密度的GWAS数据集,将血细胞作为暴露数据,不同年龄段骨密度及跟骨骨密度作为结局数据,使用逆方差加权法、MR-Egger、加权中值法、加权中位数、简单中位数等方法进行孟德尔随机化分析,使用Cochran’s Q、MR-Egger回归、Leave-one-out法等检验对结果进行异质性、多效性和敏感性评估,用β值评估暴露与结局的因果关系。结果与结论:①因Cochran’s Q结果显示孟德尔随机化结果存在异质性,故研究结果以逆方差加权法结果为标准。逆方差加权结果显示:当不同年龄段骨密度作为结局时,白细胞计数与(45-60岁)全身骨密度呈负向因果关系(β=-0.07,95%CI:-0.13,-0.01,P=0.02),单核细胞计数与(45-60岁)全身骨密度呈正向因果关系(β=0.05,95%CI:0.00,0.10,P=0.037),白细胞计数、嗜碱性粒细胞计数与(>60岁)全身骨密度呈负向因果关系(β=-0.04,95%CI:-0.07,-0.01,P=0.005;β=-0.04,95%CI:-0.07,-0.00,P=0.038),血红蛋白浓度及红细胞压积与(>60岁)全身骨密度呈正向因果关系(β=0.04,95%CI:0.01,0.08,P=0.012;β=0.04,95%CI:0.00,0.07,P=0.039),白细胞计数与(未区分年龄段)全身骨密度呈负向因果关系(β=-0.10,95%CI:-0.16,-0.03,P=0.002);当跟骨骨密度作为结局时,白细胞计数与跟骨骨密度呈负向因果关系(β=-0.04,95%CI:-0.07,-0.01,P=0.016),血红蛋白浓度、红细胞压积与跟骨骨密度呈正向因果关系(β=0.05,95%CI:0.01,0.08,P=0.007;β=0.05,95%CI:0.01,0.08,P=0.004)。②为保证结果稳健性,将外周血细胞与不同年龄段全身骨密度、跟骨骨密度的孟德尔随机化结果进行Meta分析,结果提示对数变换后的白细胞计数每降低一个标准差,会使骨密度降低的风险减少5%(OR=0.95,95%CI:0.94,0.97,P<0.001);血红蛋白浓度、红细胞压积每增加一个标准差,会使骨密度降低风险减少4%(OR=1.04,95%CI:1.03,1.06,P<0.001)。③结果提示:外周血细胞中白细胞计数增加是骨密度的风险因素;红细胞压积、血红蛋白浓度增高是骨密度的保护因素。

北宋定窑茶叶末釉的微观结构与矿物形态学研究

茶叶末釉古瓷作为最早出现的结晶釉之一,开展深入研究可明确其矿物晶体特征、呈色机理以及古代烧制工艺,丰富古陶瓷数据库。目前相关研究多来源于二十世纪末,样本稀少且囊括的年代和窑口严重不足,所用科学仪器多已淘汰,亟需更多实验分析与数据支撑。本文采用光学显微镜(OM)、激光剥蚀电感耦合等离子体质谱(LA-ICP-MS)、扫描电镜-能谱(SEM-EDS)、激光共聚焦拉曼光谱(LRS)、飞行时间二次离子质谱(ToF-SIMS)等现代科学仪器对北宋定窑茶叶末釉样本中矿物晶体开展了分析和表征。结果表明,釉中主晶相与辽金龙泉务窑一致,为钙长石和辉石;釉面整体表现为酱-黑色釉基质富铁(Fe2O3含量均值9.73%)和矿物结晶富铁(Fe2O3含量均值11.33%),除α-Fe2O3和Fe3O4晶体等熔后重结晶矿物,还有铁镁尖晶石、残余高岭石等未融熔矿物,反演出制釉原料中有镁的加入以及烧成温度可能低于1200℃,异于前人高温烧制的观点。SIMS离子成像揭示了胎釉交界处为厚约20~80μm的钙长石晶体层,而非化妆土或玻璃态的致密反应层。研究揭示了茶叶末古瓷中Fe元素不均匀富集,部分区域过饱和而析出含铁矿物晶体,釉面颜色则主要由黄褐色的矿物晶体斑点和酱-黑色玻璃基质共同组成,同时ToF-SIMS在古瓷微区原位的形貌结构和元素分析上效果显著,能够辨别钙长石、碱性长石等微米级矿物。