Mast cells are a subtype of white blood cells and are involved in the immune system.These cells contain many chemical substances called mediators,which are involved in the allergic response.The fact that mast cells pl...Mast cells are a subtype of white blood cells and are involved in the immune system.These cells contain many chemical substances called mediators,which are involved in the allergic response.The fact that mast cells play a role in many events that require urgent intervention,especially anaphylaxis,has led to a more detailed study of these cells.The diseases also caused by dysfunctions of mast cells have been examined in many circumstances.For instance,mast cell activation syndrome is known as an augmented number of cells due to decreased cell death,resulting in clinical symptoms affecting many systems.The main common symptoms include flushing,hypotension,urticaria,angioedema,headache,vomiting and diarrhea.Although the underlying mechanism is not yet clearly known,we aim to review the literature in a broad perspective and bring together the existing knowledge in the light of the literature due to the diversity of its involvement in the body and the fact that it is a little known syndrome.展开更多
We have discussed the materials of solar cell based on hybrid organic–inorganic halide perovskites with formamidinium(NH_2CH = NH_2^+or FA) lead iodide. Firstly, we build the structure of formamidinium lead iodide(FA...We have discussed the materials of solar cell based on hybrid organic–inorganic halide perovskites with formamidinium(NH_2CH = NH_2^+or FA) lead iodide. Firstly, we build the structure of formamidinium lead iodide(FAPbI_3) by using the material studio. By using the first-principles calculations, the energy band structure, density of states(DOS), and partial DOS(PDOS) of the hydrazine-iodide lead halide are obtained. Then, we theoretically analyze a design scheme for perovskite solar cell materials, published in [Science 354, 861(2016)], with the photoelectric conversion efficiency that can reach 20.3%. Also, we use non-toxic elements to replace lead in FAPbI_3 without affecting its photoelectric conversion efficiency. Here in this work, we explore the energy band structure, lattice constant, light absorption efficiency, etc. After the Ca, Zn, Ge Sr, Sn, and Ta atoms replacing lead(Pb) and through comparing the spectral distributions of the solar spectrum, it can be found that FAGeI_3, FASnI_3, and FAZnI_3 have better absorbance characteristics in the solar spectrum range. If the band gap structure is taken into account, FAGeI_3 will become an ideal material to replace FAPbI_3, although its performance is slightly lower than that of FAPbI_3. The toxicity of Pb is taken into account, and the Ge element can be used as a substitute element for Pb. Furthermore, we explore one of the perovskite materials, i.e., FA0.75Cs_(0.25)Sn_(0.25)Ge_(0.75)I_3 whose photovoltaic properties are close to those of FA_(0.75)Cs_(0.25)Sn_(0.5)Pb_(0.5)I_3, but the former does not contain toxic atoms.Our results pave the way for further investigating the applications of these materials in relevant technologies.展开更多
Large-scale solar sails can provide power to spacecraft for deep space exploration.A new type of telescopic tubular mast(TTM)driven by a bistable carbon fiber-reinforced polymer tube was designed in this study to solv...Large-scale solar sails can provide power to spacecraft for deep space exploration.A new type of telescopic tubular mast(TTM)driven by a bistable carbon fiber-reinforced polymer tube was designed in this study to solve the problem of contact between the sail membrane and the spacecraft under light pressure.Compared with the traditional TTM,it has a small size,light weight,high extension ratio,and simple structure.The anti-blossoming and self-unlocking structure of the proposed TTM was described.We aimed to simplify the TTM with a complex structure into a beam model with equal linear mass density,and the simulation results showed good consistency.The dynamic equation was derived based on the equivalent model,and the effects of different factors on the vibration characteristics of the TTM were analyzed.The performance parameters were optimized based on a multiobjective genetic algorithm,and prototype production and load experiments were conducted.The results show that the advantages of the new TTM can complete the deployment of large-scale solar sails,which is valuable for future deep space exploration.展开更多
Background:In this study,we investigated whether prophylactic treatment with Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction(GSZ)could delay the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by targeting mast cells.Methods:Collagen-induced arthritis ...Background:In this study,we investigated whether prophylactic treatment with Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction(GSZ)could delay the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by targeting mast cells.Methods:Collagen-induced arthritis was used to evaluate the effect of GSZ in preventing arthritis and joint destruction.Immunohistochemical staining revealed the accumulation of histamine H4 receptor and tryptase alpha/beta-1 in the ankle joint of the model.Then,we explored the effect of GSZ serum on fibroblast-like synoviocytes using standard transwell invasion and migration assays.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blot were used to detect the expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/myeloid differentiationfactor 88(MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB p65(NF-κB p65).Results:The results showed that pre-rheumatoid arthritis treatment with GSZ could reduce inflammation and maintain cartilage structure in the collagen-induced arthritis model.Moreover,GSZ significantly blocked mast cell degranulation and inhibited the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB p65 pathway.Since the combined activation of mast cells via TLR4 and immune complexes enhances inflammation in synovial tissue,we concluded that GSZ may block mast cell degranulation by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB p65 pathway and thus influence rheumatoid arthritis onset.Conclusion:Taken together,our data suggested that GSZ may be a promising therapeutic decoction for the prophylactic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.展开更多
文摘Mast cells are a subtype of white blood cells and are involved in the immune system.These cells contain many chemical substances called mediators,which are involved in the allergic response.The fact that mast cells play a role in many events that require urgent intervention,especially anaphylaxis,has led to a more detailed study of these cells.The diseases also caused by dysfunctions of mast cells have been examined in many circumstances.For instance,mast cell activation syndrome is known as an augmented number of cells due to decreased cell death,resulting in clinical symptoms affecting many systems.The main common symptoms include flushing,hypotension,urticaria,angioedema,headache,vomiting and diarrhea.Although the underlying mechanism is not yet clearly known,we aim to review the literature in a broad perspective and bring together the existing knowledge in the light of the literature due to the diversity of its involvement in the body and the fact that it is a little known syndrome.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11164004)the Industrial Research Project of Guizhou Province,China(Grant No.GY[2012]3060)+1 种基金the Project of Education Department of Guizhou Province,China(Grant No.[2016]215)the Special Laboratory Fund of Education Department of Guizhou Province,China(Grant No.GY[2014]217)
文摘We have discussed the materials of solar cell based on hybrid organic–inorganic halide perovskites with formamidinium(NH_2CH = NH_2^+or FA) lead iodide. Firstly, we build the structure of formamidinium lead iodide(FAPbI_3) by using the material studio. By using the first-principles calculations, the energy band structure, density of states(DOS), and partial DOS(PDOS) of the hydrazine-iodide lead halide are obtained. Then, we theoretically analyze a design scheme for perovskite solar cell materials, published in [Science 354, 861(2016)], with the photoelectric conversion efficiency that can reach 20.3%. Also, we use non-toxic elements to replace lead in FAPbI_3 without affecting its photoelectric conversion efficiency. Here in this work, we explore the energy band structure, lattice constant, light absorption efficiency, etc. After the Ca, Zn, Ge Sr, Sn, and Ta atoms replacing lead(Pb) and through comparing the spectral distributions of the solar spectrum, it can be found that FAGeI_3, FASnI_3, and FAZnI_3 have better absorbance characteristics in the solar spectrum range. If the band gap structure is taken into account, FAGeI_3 will become an ideal material to replace FAPbI_3, although its performance is slightly lower than that of FAPbI_3. The toxicity of Pb is taken into account, and the Ge element can be used as a substitute element for Pb. Furthermore, we explore one of the perovskite materials, i.e., FA0.75Cs_(0.25)Sn_(0.25)Ge_(0.75)I_3 whose photovoltaic properties are close to those of FA_(0.75)Cs_(0.25)Sn_(0.5)Pb_(0.5)I_3, but the former does not contain toxic atoms.Our results pave the way for further investigating the applications of these materials in relevant technologies.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2018YFB1304600)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51905527)+1 种基金CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team of China (Grant No.JCTD-2018-11)State Key Laboratory of Robotics Foundation of China (Grant No.Y91Z0303)。
文摘Large-scale solar sails can provide power to spacecraft for deep space exploration.A new type of telescopic tubular mast(TTM)driven by a bistable carbon fiber-reinforced polymer tube was designed in this study to solve the problem of contact between the sail membrane and the spacecraft under light pressure.Compared with the traditional TTM,it has a small size,light weight,high extension ratio,and simple structure.The anti-blossoming and self-unlocking structure of the proposed TTM was described.We aimed to simplify the TTM with a complex structure into a beam model with equal linear mass density,and the simulation results showed good consistency.The dynamic equation was derived based on the equivalent model,and the effects of different factors on the vibration characteristics of the TTM were analyzed.The performance parameters were optimized based on a multiobjective genetic algorithm,and prototype production and load experiments were conducted.The results show that the advantages of the new TTM can complete the deployment of large-scale solar sails,which is valuable for future deep space exploration.
基金funded by Zhejiang Nature Science Foundation(LQ20H270006)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1705500).
文摘Background:In this study,we investigated whether prophylactic treatment with Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction(GSZ)could delay the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by targeting mast cells.Methods:Collagen-induced arthritis was used to evaluate the effect of GSZ in preventing arthritis and joint destruction.Immunohistochemical staining revealed the accumulation of histamine H4 receptor and tryptase alpha/beta-1 in the ankle joint of the model.Then,we explored the effect of GSZ serum on fibroblast-like synoviocytes using standard transwell invasion and migration assays.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blot were used to detect the expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/myeloid differentiationfactor 88(MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB p65(NF-κB p65).Results:The results showed that pre-rheumatoid arthritis treatment with GSZ could reduce inflammation and maintain cartilage structure in the collagen-induced arthritis model.Moreover,GSZ significantly blocked mast cell degranulation and inhibited the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB p65 pathway.Since the combined activation of mast cells via TLR4 and immune complexes enhances inflammation in synovial tissue,we concluded that GSZ may block mast cell degranulation by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB p65 pathway and thus influence rheumatoid arthritis onset.Conclusion:Taken together,our data suggested that GSZ may be a promising therapeutic decoction for the prophylactic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
