Towards carbon neutrality of calcium carbide-based acetylene production with sustainable biomass resources

Acetylene is produced from the reaction between calcium carbide(CaC_(2))and water,while the production of CaC_(2) generates significant amount of carbon dioxide not only because it is an energy-intensive process but also the raw material for CaC_(2) synthesis is from coal.Here,a comprehensive biomass-to-acetylene process was constructed that integrated several units including biomass pyrolysis,oxygen-thermal CaC_(2) fabrication and calcium looping.For comparison,a coal-to-acetylene process was also established by using coal as feedstock.The carbon efficiency,energy efficiency and environmental impacts of the bio-based calcium carbide acetylene(BCCA)and coal-based calcium carbide acetylene(CCCA)processes were systematically analyzed.Moreover,the environmental impacts were further evaluated by applying thermal integration at system level and energy substitution in CaC_(2) furnace.Even though the BCCA process showed lower carbon efficiency and energy efficiency than that of the CCCA process,life cycle assessment demonstrated the BCCA(1.873 kgCO_(2eq) kg-prod^(-1))a lower carbon footprint process which is 0.366 kgCO_(2eq) kg-prod^(-1) lower compared to the CCCA process.With sustainable energy(biomass power)substitution in CaC_(2) furnace,an even lower GWP value of 1.377 kgCO_(2eq) kg-prod^(-1) can be achieved in BCCA process.This work performed a systematic analysis on integrating biomass into industrial acetylene production,and revealed the positive role of biomass as raw material(carbon)and energy supplier.

大豆异黄酮通过抑制Wnt/Ca2+信号通路减轻大鼠脑缺血再灌注引起的钙超载

目的 探讨大豆异黄酮(SI)减轻脑缺血再灌注(I/R)引起钙超载的作用机制。方法 将48只SD大鼠采用随机数法分为4组:假手术组(Sham组)、脑缺血再灌注模型组(I/R组)、病毒空载组(NC组)、Frizzled-2敲低组(Knock down组),12只/组。采用线栓法堵塞大脑中动脉2 h,再灌注24 h构建I/R模型。采用Western blot验证病毒敲低效率并检测Wnt/Ca2+信号通路相关蛋白Wnt5a、Frizzled-2和P-CaMKⅡ的变化。采用钙含量显色法检测各组缺血半暗带(IP)区钙离子浓度变化,HE检测各组IP区组织结构变化。另将72只SD大鼠采用随机数法分为3组:Sham组、I/R组、大豆异黄酮预处理组(SI组),24只/组。采用多普勒血流仪检测局部脑血流变化,TTC染色检测脑梗死体积,HE和尼氏染色检测IP区组织变化、免疫荧光检测ROS、Ca2+和细胞凋亡水平、流式检测细胞钙离子浓度,试剂盒检测血清MDA和SOD水平,Western blotting和免疫组化检测IP区Wnt5a、Frizzled-2和P-CaMKⅡ蛋白表达。结果 与I/R组比较,Knock down组钙离子浓度(P<0.001)、Wnt5a(P<0.05)、Frizzled-2(P<0.05)和P-CaMKⅡ(P<0.001)表达水平均降低;与I/R组比较,SI组钙离子浓度(P<0.05)、ROS和MDA水平(P<0.001)、细胞凋亡程度(P<0.001)、脑梗死体积(P<0.001)、Wnt5a、Frizzled-2和P-CaMKⅡ表达水平(P<0.05)均降低,SOD水平升高(P<0.001)。结论大豆异黄酮可能通过抑制Wnt/Ca2+信号通路减轻大鼠脑缺血再灌注引起的钙超载。

Asymmetric expression of CA2 and CA13 linked to calcification in the bilateral mandibular condyles cause crossed beaks in chickens

Crossed beak is a complex mode of inheritance with prevalence ranging from 0.2 to 7.4% in at least 12 chicken strains worldwide.To reveal the intrinsic factors causing crossed beaks,genes expression patterns in bilateral mandibular condyle between affected and normal birds were characterized by RNA sequencing analysis in the present studies.Crossed beak was induced by short length of unilateral mandibular ramus,and a total of 110differentially expressed genes were up-or down-regulated in the affected(short)mandibular condyle side as compared to the normal side.Carbonic anhydrase 2(CA2)and Carbonic anhydrase 13(CA13)were enriched in the carbonate dehydratase activity,and high-expressed in mandibular condyle and osteoblasts(P<0.05).However,both were low-expressed in short mandibular condyle side of affected birds(P<0.05).The carbonate dehydratase inhibitor experiments confirmed that there is positive association between the calcification and carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes.Quantitative analysis with cetylpyridinium chloride showed a decrease in calcification when the cells were transfected with an anti-CA13 shRNA.Our research suggested that CA2 and CA13 are down-calcified in shortside mandibular condyle,and caused mandibular ramus to grow slowly.CA2 and CA13 have the critical role in crossed beaks by regulating calcification of mandibular condyle.

Regulation of specific abnormal calcium signals in the hippocampal CA1 and primary cortex M1 alleviates the progression of temporal lobe epilepsy

Temporal lobe epilepsy is a multifactorial neurological dysfunction syndrome that is refractory,resistant to antiepileptic drugs,and has a high recurrence rate.The pathogenesis of temporal lobe epilepsy is complex and is not fully understood.Intracellular calcium dynamics have been implicated in temporal lobe epilepsy.However,the effect of fluctuating calcium activity in CA1 pyramidal neurons on temporal lobe epilepsy is unknown,and no longitudinal studies have investigated calcium activity in pyramidal neurons in the hippocampal CA1 and primary motor cortex M1 of freely moving mice.In this study,we used a multichannel fiber photometry system to continuously record calcium signals in CA1 and M1 during the temporal lobe epilepsy process.We found that calcium signals varied according to the grade of temporal lobe epilepsy episodes.In particular,cortical spreading depression,which has recently been frequently used to represent the continuously and substantially increased calcium signals,was found to correspond to complex and severe behavioral characteristics of temporal lobe epilepsy ranging from gradeⅡto gradeⅤ.However,vigorous calcium oscillations and highly synchronized calcium signals in CA1 and M1 were strongly related to convulsive motor seizures.Chemogenetic inhibition of pyramidal neurons in CA1 significantly attenuated the amplitudes of the calcium signals corresponding to gradeⅠepisodes.In addition,the latency of cortical spreading depression was prolonged,and the above-mentioned abnormal calcium signals in CA1 and M1 were also significantly reduced.Intriguingly,it was possible to rescue the altered intracellular calcium dynamics.Via simultaneous analysis of calcium signals and epileptic behaviors,we found that the progression of temporal lobe epilepsy was alleviated when specific calcium signals were reduced,and that the end-point behaviors of temporal lobe epilepsy were improved.Our results indicate that the calcium dynamic between CA1 and M1 may reflect specific epileptic behaviors corresponding to different grades.Furthermore,the selective regulation of abnormal calcium signals in CA1 pyramidal neurons appears to effectively alleviate temporal lobe epilepsy,thereby providing a potential molecular mechanism for a new temporal lobe epilepsy diagnosis and treatment strategy.

腹部推拿对UC模型大鼠背根神经节PLC/IP3R/Ca2+信号通路及AKT、p-AKT蛋白表达的影响

目的:观察腹部推拿干预溃疡性结肠炎(UC)模型大鼠后,对大鼠背根神经节PLC/IP3R/Ca^(2+)信号通路及AKT、p-AKT蛋白表达的影响,从而探讨腹部推拿对溃疡性结肠炎内脏高敏感的作用机制。方法:将36只SPF级大鼠分成空白组、模型组、推拿组、美沙拉嗪组4组,除空白组自由饮用蒸馏水外,其余各组采用自由饮5%葡聚糖硫酸钠溶液(DSS)的方法制备大鼠UC模型。造模第2日起推拿组采用腹部推拿进行干预,美沙拉嗪组进行美沙拉嗪溶液进行灌胃,空白组、模型组仅俯卧位束缚固定于固定器中。干预15日后,采用邻-甲酚酞络合铜比色法检测背根神经节(DRG)细胞钙离子浓度;ELISA法检测DRG组织中磷脂酶C(PLC)、肌醇1,4,5-三磷酸(IP3)、肌醇1,4,5-三磷酸受体(IP3R)的表达,WesternBlot检测DRG组织中蛋白激酶B(AKT)、磷酸化蛋白激酶B(p-AKT)蛋白表达。结果:与模型组比较,推拿组大鼠DRG细胞Ca^(2+)浓度和DRG组织中IP3、IP3R含量呈降低趋势,其中DRG细胞Ca^(2+)浓度有显著差异(P<0.01),其他指标的组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);推拿组DRG组织中PLC含量及AKT、p-AKT蛋白表达呈增加趋势,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:腹部推拿抑制UC内脏高敏感性,其作用机制可能与抑制PLC-IP3R-Ca^(2+)信号通路和促进UC大鼠背根神经节AKT激活有关。

CLCA2的表达与宫颈癌临床病理特征及预后的关系

目的探究宫颈癌组织中钙激活性氯离子通道2(CLCA2)的表达与患者临床病理特征及预后的关系。方法收集97例宫颈癌患者临床资料,分析其癌组织及癌旁组织CLCA2表达情况,以及癌组织中CLCA2表达与临床病理特征的关系;随访3年,采用生存分析、Cox回归分析法探究CLCA2表达与预后的关系。结果宫颈癌组织中CLCA2阴性表达率高于癌旁组织(P<0.05);CLCA2阴性组患者BMI≥30 kg/m^(2)、淋巴结转移、低分化程度及>1/2肌层浸润程度患者占比高于CLCA2阳性组(P<0.05);CLCA2阴性、阳性患者3年累计存活率差异存在显著性(P<0.05);Cox分析显示,宫颈癌TNMⅢ期、淋巴结转移、>1/2肌层浸润及CLCA2阴性是影响宫颈癌预后的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论宫颈癌组织中CLCA2下调,CLCA2表达与BMI、淋巴结转移、浸润程度及预后情况均相关,且高表达患者预后更好。

Identification and Validation of Novel Biomarkers Related to the Calcium Metabolism Pathway in Hypertension Patients Based on Comprehensive Bioinformatics Methods

Background: Hypertension is a universal risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and is thus the leading cause of death worldwide. The identification of novel prognostic and pathogenesis biomarkers plays a key role in disease management. Methods: The GSE145854 and GSE164494 datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and used for screening and validating hypertension signature genes, respectively. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis was performed on the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to calcium ion metabolism in patients with hypertension. The core genes related to immune infiltration were analyzed and screened, and the activity of the signature genes and related pathways was quantified using gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). The infiltration of immune cells in the blood samples was analyzed, and the DEGs that were abnormally expressed in the clinical blood samples of patients with hypertension were verified via RT-qPCR. Results: A total of 176 DEGs were screened. GO showed that DEGs was involved in the regulation of calcium ion metabolism in biological processes (BP), actin mediated cell contraction, negative regulation of cell movement, and calcium ion transmembrane transport, and in the regulation of protease activity in molecular functions (MF). KEGG analysis revealed that the DEGs were involved mainly in the cGMP-PKG signaling pathway, ubiquitin-protein transferase, tight junction-associated proteins, and the regulation of myocardial cells. MF analysis revealed the immune infiltration function of the cells. RT-qPCR revealed that the expression of Cacna1d, Serpine1, Slc8a3, and Trpc4 was up regulated in hypertension, the expression of Myoz2 and Slc25a23 was down regulated. Conclusion: Cacna1d, Serpine1, Slc8a3, Trpc4, Myoz2 and Slc25a23 may be involved in the regulation of calcium metabolism pathways and play key roles in hypertension. These differentially expressed calcium metabolism-related genes may serve as prognostic markers of hypertension.

伊班膦酸钠对恶性肿瘤骨转移患者疼痛、ALP及Ca2+水平的影响

目的:分析伊班膦酸钠对恶性肿瘤骨转移患者疼痛、碱性磷酸酶(Alkaline phosphatase,ALP)及Ca^(2+)水平的影响.方法:回顾性分析2021年9月至2023年5月在本院进行治疗的63例恶性肿瘤骨转移患者的临床资料,所有患者根据治疗方法分为对照组(采用单纯放疗治疗,30例)和观察组(在对照组的基础上应用伊班膦酸钠进行治疗,33例).于治疗前、治疗6 w后采用自动生化分析仪检测ALP、Ca^(2+)水平,并采用疼痛程度数字评估表(Numerical rating scale,NRS)评估治疗后疼痛程度,以生活质量综合评定问卷(Generic Quality of Life Inventory,GQOLI-74)评估生活质量,并记录不良反应发生情况.结果:治疗后,两组NRS评分下降,且观察组治疗6 w后的NRS评分低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,两组ALP、Ca^(2+)水平均下降,且观察组治疗6 w后ALP、Ca^(2+)水平低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,两组GQOLI-74评分均升高,且观察组治疗6 w后的GQOLI-74评分高于对照组(P<0.05);对照组(0.00%)的不良反应发生率低于观察组(9.09%)(P>0.05).结论:伊班膦酸钠可有效改善恶性肿瘤并发骨转移患者的疼痛程度,降低ALP、Ca^(2+)水平,提高其生活质量,且具有一定的安全性.

CA2、CA9蛋白在舌鳞状细胞癌的表达及预后价值

目的探讨CA2、CA9蛋白在舌鳞状细胞癌(TSCC)中的表达及生存意义,并分析两者表达相关性及在癌症中的潜在机制。方法UCSC Xena在线分析CA2、CA9 mRNA在TSCC和对应正常组织中的表达,免疫组化验证CA2、CA9蛋白在89例TSCC及29例癌旁正常组织中的表达,并分析CA2、CA9蛋白表达相关性及其与临床因素相关性,同时研究了CA2、CA9对TSCC的诊断及生存意义。最后用STRING和Metascape数据库进一步探索了CA2和CA9蛋白潜在作用机制。结果与癌旁正常组织相比,UCSC Xena数据库显示CA2、CA9 mRNA在TSCC中均高表达(均P<0.05),同时免疫组化实验表明CA2、CA9蛋白在TSCC中也显著高表达(均P<0.05)。其中,CA2蛋白在TSCC中高表达率为21.35%,CA9高表达率达61.80%。CA2蛋白高表达与TSCC更好的分化程度相关(P<0.05),CA9过度表达与更差的T分期明显相关(P<0.05),且CA2与CA9蛋白表达呈正相关(r=0.240,P<0.05)。CA2、CA9蛋白在TSCC中的ROC曲线下面积分别为83.9%、85.8%,且两者过度表达均与患者的不良预后相关(均P<0.05)。COX多因素模型提示CA9过度表达可能是TSCC预后不良的独立因素(HR:2.748,P<0.05)。CA2、CA9可能参与了调节pH、缺氧反应等生物过程。结论CA2、CA9蛋白高表达提示TSCC患者的预后不良。

Ca2+依赖的膜结合蛋白7在胃癌中的表达及临床意义

目的:探讨Ca2+依赖的膜结合蛋7(CPNE7)在胃癌中的表达水平及其与肿瘤发生发展的关系。方法:首先通过生物信息学分析CPNE7在胃癌及癌旁中的表达差异及其与预后的关系。收集2020年1月至2021年5月在兰州大学附属第二医院行手术治疗的102例胃癌患者的癌组织及其癌旁组织,制作成组织芯片(TMA),采用免疫组织化学染色法检测CPNE7的表达水平,Spearman相关分析CPNE7表达与胃癌患者临床病理特征的关系。采用RT-PCR和Western blot检测CPNE7在胃癌细胞(MKN45/AGS/HGC-27)和人正常胃黏膜细胞(GES-1)中mRNA和蛋白的表达水平。结果:CPNE7蛋白及其mRNA水平在胃癌中高于癌旁组织(P<0.05),CPNE7的表达与患者的临床分期(P<0.001)、T分期(P=0.012)、N分期(P=0.01)以及有无淋巴结浸润(P=0.005)和Lauren’s分型(P=0.007)显著相关,与年龄(P=0.37)、性别(P=0.121)、分化程度(P=0.15)、有无转移(P=0.835)、血管浸润(P=0.275)、神经浸润无相关(P=0.814)。结论:CPNE7在胃癌组织和细胞中呈高表达,其表达与临床分期、T分期、N分期、淋巴结浸润和Lauren’s分型相关,提示CPNE7可能参与胃癌的发生发展,有望成为胃癌的诊断标志物。

不同水平钙肥对设施生姜生长、产量和根茎品质的影响

以莱芜大姜为试材,通过温室盆栽试验,采用根际增施的方法研究2.5、5.0、7.5、10.0、12.5 g·株^(-1)5个不同水平Ca(NO_(3))_(2)对生姜生长、产量及品质的影响。结果表明,增施外源Ca(NO_(3))_(2)促进了生姜的生长,提高了叶片色素含量、净光合速率及根茎的产量和品质。其中Ca(NO3)2施用量≥7.5 g·株^(-1)时与不施钙(CK)相比对生姜有显著的促长增产和提质作用,在10.0 g·株^(-1)时效果最显著,采收期生姜叶片叶绿素含量和光合速率较CK显著提高21.44%和34.37%,单株产量显著增加44.22%;可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白、游离氨基酸及维生素C含量分别显著提高28.13%、36.52%、19.15%和17.49%。Ca(NO_(3))_(2)施入量在12.5 g·株^(-1)时促进作用减弱。综上所述,试验范围内外源Ca(NO_(3))_(2)均促进了生姜生长和产量增加,改善了生姜根茎品质,以外源钙施用量为10.0 g·株^(-1)时,更利于提高生姜产量和品质。

基于p38MAPK/SERCA2α通路观察羟基红花黄色素A对大鼠心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的保护作用

目的:基于p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶/肌质网Ca^(2+)-ATP酶2α(p38MAPK/SERCA2α)通路观察羟基红花黄色素A(HSYA)对大鼠心肌缺血/再灌注损伤(MIRI)的保护作用。方法:120只SD雄性大鼠随机分为假手术组(Sham组)、缺血再灌注组(I/R组)、HSYA 5 mg/kg组、HSYA 10 mg/kg组、HSYA 20 mg/kg组及p38MAPK信号通路抑制剂组(SB203580组)。5、10、20 mg/kg HSYA组大鼠分别灌胃给予对应剂量HSYA,SB203580组给予100µg/kg SB203580,末次灌胃结束后制作MIRI模型,Sham组仅切开左胸暴露心脏不结扎。缺氧4 h、复氧12 h建立H9C2心肌细胞OGD/R损伤模型并分为6组:对照组(Control组)、缺氧复氧模型组(OGD/R组)、5、10、20µmol/L HSYA组及SB203580组,Control组、OGD/R组不进行药物干预。TTC染色测定大鼠心肌梗死面积;超声心动图检测大鼠心脏功能;HE染色观察大鼠心肌组织病理学改变;Annexin V-FITC/PI双染法检测大鼠心肌组织和H9C2细胞凋亡;检测大鼠血清氧化应激及心肌酶指标;ELISA检测大鼠心肌组织和H9C2细胞炎症因子含量;CCK8及EdU染色检测H9C2细胞增殖能力;qRT-PCR检测心肌组织和H9C2细胞p38MAPK、SERCA2αmRNA表达;Western blot检测大鼠心肌组织和H9C2细胞p38MAPK、p-p38MAPK、SERCA2α、B细胞淋巴瘤-2(Bcl-2)、Bcl-2相关X蛋白(Bax)的蛋白表达。结果:10µmol/L或10 mg/kg HSYA能够提高左室射血分数(LVEF)、左室短轴缩短率(LVFS)、Bcl-2、SERCA2α水平,降低肌酸激酶(CK)、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、天冬氨酸转氨酶(AST)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活力,降低Bax、肌钙蛋白Ⅰ(cTnⅠ)、丙二醛(MDA)、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、p-p38MAPK/p38MAPK水平,促进心肌细胞增殖,抑制细胞凋亡,减少心肌梗死面积,改善心肌损伤。结论:HSYA能够抑制心肌细胞凋亡、氧化应激及炎症,从而减轻MIRI,其机制可能与p38MAPK/SERCA2α信号通路有关。

Elevated extracellular calcium ions accelerate the proliferation and migration of HepG2 cells and decrease cisplatin sensitivity

Hepatoblastoma is the most frequent liver malignancy in children.HepG2 has been discovered as a hepatoblastoma-derived cell line and tends to form clumps in culture.Intriguingly,we observed that the addition of calcium ions reduced cell clumping and disassociated HepG2 cells.The calcium signal is in connection with a series of processes critical in the tumorigenesis.Here,we demonstrated that extracellular calcium ions induced morphological changes and enhanced the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in HepG2 cells.Mechanistically,calcium ions promoted HepG2 proliferation and migration by up-regulating the phosphorylation levels of focal adhesion kinase(FAK),protein kinase B,and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase.The inhibitor of FAK or Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent kinaseⅡ(CaMKⅡ)reversed the Ca2+-induced effects on HepG2 cells,including cell proliferation and migration,epithelial-mesenchymal transition protein expression levels,and phosphorylation levels of FAK and protein kinase B.Moreover,calcium ions decreased HepG2 cells'sensitivity to cisplatin.Furthermore,we found that the expression levels of FAK and CaMKⅡwere increased in hepatoblastoma.The group with high expression levels of FAK and CaMKⅡexhibited significantly lower ImmunoScore as well as CD8+T and NK cells.The expression of CaMKⅡwas positively correlated with that of PDCD1 and LAG3.Correspondingly,the expression of FAK was negatively correlated with that of TNFSF9,TNFRSF4,and TNFRSF18.Collectively,extracellular calcium accelerates HepG2 cell proliferation and migration via FAK and CaMKⅡand enhances cisplatin resistance.FAK and CaMKⅡshape immune cell infiltration and responses in tumor microenvironments,thereby serving as potential targets for hepatoblastoma.

Kainate receptors in the CA2 region of the hippocampus

The hippocampus is involved in important brain functions such as learning and memory,spatial navigation,fear processing,and social behavior(Dudek et al,2016).The most prominent areas of the hippocampus are typically denoted as the dentate gyrus and the three areas of the cornu ammonis(CA1,CA2,and CA3).Discovered by Lorente de Nó(1934),the CA2 region of the hippocampus is a relatively small area interposed between CA3 and CA1 that forms the nexus linking the input of the entorhinal cortex to the output of CA1(Chevaleyre and Siegelbaum,2010).

不同矿浆温度下Ca^(2+)、Mg^(2+)对黄铁矿可浮性的影响

这是一篇矿物加工工程领域的论文。通过单矿物浮选实验、浮选溶液化学、Zeta电位、XPS,研究了不同矿浆温度下Ca^(2+)、Mg^(2+)对黄铁矿浮选效果的影响机理,结果表明:低温能够明显抑制黄铁矿的浮选,且温度降低能够明显弱化Ca^(2+)、Mg^(2+)对黄铁矿浮选的抑制作用。当矿浆温度从20℃降至5℃时,矿浆中带电粒子运动速度减慢,Zeta电位增大,生成氢氧化钙镁沉淀的临界pH值增大,纯水矿浆中黄铁矿表面的FeO/OH的比例减小,Ca^(2+)、Mg^(2+)矿浆中黄铁矿表面FeO/OH含量的降低幅度减小,减少了黄铁矿表面的氧化程度和活性吸附位点,减少了Ca^(2+)、Ca(OH)+,Mg^(2+)和Mg(OH)+等离子在黄铁矿表面的吸附;但低温并不改变Ca^(2+)、Mg^(2+)在黄铁矿表面的存在形式和吸附状态,pH值为9时,钙镁均以Ca^(2+)、Ca(OH)+、Mg^(2+)、Mg(OH)+的形式存在并吸附在黄铁矿表面。

钙肥不同水平对高温夏季生姜幼苗的生理特征和叶绿素荧光的影响

为探明钙对生姜幼苗生长发育的调控机制,对生姜夏季安全生产提供理论依据及技术途径,笔者以“莱芜大姜”为试材,以不添加钙为对照,用盆栽培养方法,研究Ca(NO_(3))_(2)浓度分别为2.5,5.0,7.5,10.0,12.5g·株^(-1)对夏季高温时生姜幼苗叶片生理及光合特征的影响.结果显示,随着高温时间的持续,未施Ca肥处理的生姜叶片硝酸还原酶活性、色素含量及光合作用参数逐渐降低,电解质渗透率增加;Fv/Fm,ФPSII,Fv'/Fm',qP和P持续下降,而NPQ恰好相反.添加Ca(NO_(3))_(2)可有效缓解夏季高温对生姜植株的伤害,表现为生姜植株的电解质渗透率数值下降,生姜叶片叶绿素和类胡萝卜素含量升高,抑制生姜叶片硝酸还原酶NR活性及光合效率Pn的下降幅度;PSII的正常生理功能得以维护,叶绿素荧光参数得到有效改善.生姜叶片的各测定指标随Ca(NO_(3))_(2)浓度的增大出现先升后降或先降后升的趋势,Ca(NO_(3))_(2)浓度为10.0g·株^(-1)时,各处理的指标达到最佳,超过该最适浓度值后,各测定指标均出现下降或上升.以上表明,合适浓度的Ca(NO_(3))_(2)能有效提高叶片光合性能,增强夏季生姜幼苗的耐热性.

TRPC1与BK-α的表达对大鼠糖尿病肾病的影响

目的 探究瞬时受体电位C1(transient receptor potential channel 1,TRPC1)蛋白和大电导钙离子激活钾通道α亚单位(large conductance Ca^(2+)-activated K^(+)channel α subunit,BK-α)蛋白对大鼠糖尿病肾病(diabetic kidney disease,DKD)的影响。方法 将SD大鼠随机分为对照组(n=15)和模型组(n=15)。利用高脂饲料和链脲佐菌素(streptozocin,STZ)构建DKD模型。采用血糖分析仪检测大鼠血糖变化;采用全自动生化分析仪检测大鼠肾功能水平;HE染色检测肾组织的病理变化以确定造模成功。实时荧光定量PCR(RT-qPCR)和蛋白免疫印迹分别检测肾组织TRPC1和BK-α的mRNA和蛋白表达水平;免疫组化检测TRPC1和BK-α的分布和表达情况。结果 模型组大鼠空腹血糖(fasting plasma glucose,FPG)、尿白蛋白排泄率(urinary albumin excretion rates,UAER)、血尿素氮(blood urea nitrogen,BUN)和肌酐(creatinine,Cr)均显著高于对照组(P <0.01);模型组大鼠肾小管内壁细胞出现膨胀现象,部分细胞脱离;可见肾小管发生病变或死亡;此外,在许多肾小管及肾间质区域发现有中性白细胞及其残骸;以上HE染色结果提示,DKD模型复制成功。TRPC1和BK-α在肾小球部位最为丰富,且模型组大鼠肾组织中TRPC1和BK-α的mRNA和蛋白水平都显著高于对照组(P <0.05)。结论 大鼠糖尿病肾病影响TRPC1和BK-α在肾组织中的分布和表达。

利用CRISPR/Cas9系统创制水稻品种GW2基因的突变体

培育具有育种价值的GW2基因编辑的水稻优异新品种在水稻育种中具有重要意义,利用CRISPR/Cas9基因编辑技术,以生产上广泛推广应用的13份水稻品种为材料,对粒质量基因(GW2)进行定向性状改良,通过农杆菌转化创制出一批无T-DNA元件的水稻非转基因GW2突变纯合株系。结果表明:13份T0代水稻转基因中,有28.0%~59.1%植株的GW2基因发生了突变,纯合突变株数量占总突变株数量的35.0%,双等位突变株数量占总突变株数量的14.2%,杂合突变株数量占总突变株数量的50.8%。此外,不同水稻品种发生的突变类型也略有不同。对13份T2代非转基因水稻GW2突变纯合株进行千粒质量性状的考种分析。与对应的野生型亲本品种相比,纯合突变水稻植株的千粒质量显著提高10.81%~58.22%。本研究结果极大地丰富了GW2的突变类型,为不同水稻品种的高产稳产创造了重要的种质资源,同时也为利用基因编辑提高水稻产量提供了有价值的育种信息。

尼莫地平对脊髓损伤大鼠脊髓组织Ca^(2+)及细胞焦亡的影响

目的研究尼莫地平(Nimodipine)对脊髓损伤(SCI)大鼠及脊髓组织Ca^(2+)及细胞焦亡的影响。方法将36只SD雄性大鼠按照随机数表法分为假手术组(Sham组)、脊髓损伤组(SCI组)和SCI+Ca^(2+)抑制剂尼莫地平组(Nimodipine组)各12只。脊髓撞击法制备大鼠SCI模型,BBB评分评估大鼠运动功能,荧光探针检测脊髓组织Ca^(2+)含量,酶联免疫吸附法检测白介素1β(IL-1β)及白介素18(IL-18)含量,蛋白免疫印迹检测细胞焦亡相关蛋白NOD样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)及半胱氨酸/天冬氨酸蛋白酶1(Caspase-1)的表达水平。结果与Sham组比较,SCI组大鼠BBB评分降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与Sham组比较,SCI组大鼠Ca^(2+)(18.92±3.60)、IL-1β[(383.66±45.42)pg/mL]、IL-18[(364.21±38.23)pg/mL]含量和NLRP3(0.93±0.19)、Caspase-1(0.98±0.08)的表达水平明显增加,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);与SCI组比较,Nimodipine组大鼠1 d、3 d、7 d的BBB评分稍增高,但差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),而14 d、21 d及28 d大鼠BBB评分明显增高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);与SCI组比较,Nimodipine组大鼠Ca^(2+)(11.73±4.31)、IL-1β[(292.93±28.48)pg/mL]、IL-18[(279.81±22.52)pg/mL]含量和NLRP3(0.79±0.18)及Caspase-1(0.63±0.10)的表达水平明显减少,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论尼莫地平可能通过抑制Ca^(2+)来改善SCI大鼠的细胞焦亡及运动功能。

阻垢剂ATMP与永磁场协同阻垢研究

火电厂换热器中广泛存在的水垢降低了换热效率,在特定条件下会导致垢下腐蚀。目的阻垢剂ATMP是一种目前常用于水处理领域的化学物质,永磁场为一种新型环保阻垢技术。为了研究阻垢剂ATMP与外加永磁场二者协同作用下阻垢性能的作用规律,搭建新的实验系统,基于人工配制的高硬度溶液开展实验研究。方法基于配置的高硬度溶液,对比分析结垢实验、永磁场阻垢实验、氨基三亚甲基膦酸(ATMP)阻垢实验和ATMP与永磁场(PM)协同阻垢实验的Ca^(2+)浓度、电导率、浊度和U型加热管表面结垢形貌;通过计算每次实验结束后溶液中Ca^(2+)浓度,得到不同类型实验的阻垢效率。结果结果表明,ATMP&PM阻垢、ATMP阻垢、PM阻垢实验的阻垢率分别为74.7%,60.8%,10.7%。对实验后沉淀的CaCO_(3)晶体进行表征,XRD图谱峰值变化揭示CaCO_(3)晶体的形貌发生了亚稳相变化,部分方解石CaCO_(3)晶型转成亚稳态球霰石CaCO_(3)晶型。通过Jade软件对CaCO_(3)晶体进行定量分析,结果表明:ATMP&PM阻垢、ATMP阻垢、PM阻垢实验的球霰石CaCO_(3)晶型质量分数分别增加到59.6%,54.3%,28.9%;ATMP&PM协同阻垢的阻垢效率最高,并且ATMP和永磁场都可以延长CaCO_(3)成核诱导期,促进生成能量更高的球霰石CaCO_(3)晶体,从而达到阻垢抑垢的目的。结论永磁场与ATMP协同处理高硬度循环水,既能提高阻垢效率,又能降低成本,并减少对环境的污染。