Objective To investigate whether Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection after receiving the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine could create a strong immunity barrier.Methods Blood samples were collected at two different time points from...Objective To investigate whether Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection after receiving the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine could create a strong immunity barrier.Methods Blood samples were collected at two different time points from 124 Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infected patients and 124 controls matched for age,gender,and vaccination profile.Live virus-neutralizing antibodies against five SARS-CoV-2 variants,including WT,Gamma,Beta,Delta,and Omicron BA.1,and T-lymphocyte lymphocyte counts in both groups were measured and statistically analyzed.Results The neutralizing antibody titers against five different variants of SARS-CoV-2 were significantly increased in the vaccinated population infected with the Omicron BA.1 variant at 3 months after infection,but mainly increased the antibody level against the WT strain,and the antibody against the Omicron strain was the lowest.The neutralizing antibody level decreased rapidly 6 months after infection.The T-lymphocyte cell counts of patients with mild and moderate disease recovered at 3 months and completely returned to the normal state at 6 months.Conclusion Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection mainly evoked humoral immune memory in the original strain after vaccination and hardly produced neutralizing antibodies specific to Omicron BA.1.Neutralizing antibodies against the different strains declined rapidly and showed features similar to those of influenza.Thus,T-lymphocytes may play an important role in recovery.展开更多
Background: Omicron JN.1 has become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in recent months. JN.1 has the highest number of amino acid mutations in its receptor binding domain (RBD) and has acquired a hallmark L455S mutation...Background: Omicron JN.1 has become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in recent months. JN.1 has the highest number of amino acid mutations in its receptor binding domain (RBD) and has acquired a hallmark L455S mutation. The immune evasion capability of JN.1 is a subject of scientific investigation. The US CDC used SGTF of TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit RT-qPCR as proxy indicator of JN.1 infections for evaluation of the effectiveness of updated monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines against JN.1 and recommended that all persons aged ≥ 6 months should receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine dose. Objective: Recommend Sanger sequencing instead of proxy indicator to diagnose JN.1 infections to generate the data based on which guidelines are made to direct vaccination policies. Methods: The RNA in nasopharyngeal swab specimens from patients with clinical respiratory infection was subjected to nested RT-PCR, targeting a 398-base segment of the N-gene and a 445-base segment of the RBD of SARS-CoV-2 for amplification. The nested PCR amplicons were sequenced. The DNA sequences were analyzed for amino acid mutations. Results: The N-gene sequence showed R203K, G204R and Q229K, the 3 mutations associated with Omicron BA.2.86 (+JN.1). The RBD sequence showed 24 of the 26 known amino acid mutations, including the hallmark L455S mutation for JN.1 and the V483del for BA.2.86 lineage. Conclusions: Sanger sequencing of a 445-base segment of the SARS-CoV-2 RBD is useful for accurate determination of emerging variants. The CDC may consider using Sanger sequencing of the RBD to diagnose JN.1 infections for statistical analysis in making vaccination policies.展开更多
BA.2 is a novel omicron offshoot of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)that has gone viral.There is limited knowledge regarding this variant of concern.Current evidence suggests that this varia...BA.2 is a novel omicron offshoot of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)that has gone viral.There is limited knowledge regarding this variant of concern.Current evidence suggests that this variant is more contagious but less severe than previous SARS-CoV-2 variants.However,there is concern regarding the virus mutations that could influence pathogenicity,transmissibility,and immune evasion.展开更多
At room temperature, Ba1-xCaxMoO4 polycrystalline solid solution thin films were prepared directly in contained Ca2+ and Ba2+ alkaline solution by electrochemical anode oxidation method. The crystal phase structure, s...At room temperature, Ba1-xCaxMoO4 polycrystalline solid solution thin films were prepared directly in contained Ca2+ and Ba2+ alkaline solution by electrochemical anode oxidation method. The crystal phase structure, surface morphology, ratio of compositions and room temperature fluorescence properties of the as-grown films were measured by using XRD, SEM, EDAX and Fluorescence Analysis techniques, respectively. The results reveal that the ratio of composition of Ba1-xCaxMoO4 films can be modulated by controlling the ratio of Ca2+ and Ba2+ in starting solutions; moreover it has important influence of ratio of composition of the films on the grain growth, the crystal lattice constant, the surface morphology as well as the fluorescence properties of the as-grown films.展开更多
Ba(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3(BMN)复合钙钛矿陶瓷具有高介电常数和高品质因子等介电性能,预示了其在光学领域的应用前景.本文采用第一性原理方法计算了BMN的电子结构,对其本征光学性能进行分析和预测.对固相合成六方相BMN的XRD测试结果进行Rietvel...Ba(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3(BMN)复合钙钛矿陶瓷具有高介电常数和高品质因子等介电性能,预示了其在光学领域的应用前景.本文采用第一性原理方法计算了BMN的电子结构,对其本征光学性能进行分析和预测.对固相合成六方相BMN的XRD测试结果进行Rietveld精修(加权方差因子Rwp=6.73%,方差因子Rp=5.05%),在此基础上建立晶体结构模型并对其进行几何优化.运用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的平面波赝势方法,对六方相BMN晶体模型的能带、态密度和光学性质进行理论计算.结果表明BMN的能带结构为间接带隙,禁带宽度Eg=2.728 e V.Mg-O和Ba-O以离子键结合为主,Nb-O以共价键结合为主,费米面附近的能带主要由O-2p和Nb-4d态电子占据,形成了d-p轨道杂化.修正带隙后,计算了BMN沿[100]和[001]方向上的复介电函数、吸收系数和反射率等光学性质.结果表明,BMN近乎光学各向同性,在可见光区,其本征透过率为77%<T<83%,折射率为1.91<n<2.14,并伴随一定的色散现象.实验测试结果与理论计算结果相吻合.展开更多
Barium metaborate (BaB 2O 4) exists in two forms the high temperature for m α phase and the low temperature form β phase,with the phase transition poi nt at around 925℃.The low temperature phase (β BBO) is an exce...Barium metaborate (BaB 2O 4) exists in two forms the high temperature for m α phase and the low temperature form β phase,with the phase transition poi nt at around 925℃.The low temperature phase (β BBO) is an excellent NLO cryst al for UV region,while the high temperature one (α BBO) is known as a good bir efringent material.α BBO crystal possesses better transparency in the ultravio let region compared with commonly used YVO 4 and CaCO 3 crystals.However,due t o phase transition problem,it is difficult to grow single α BBO crystals by D CZ method,which restricts its wider application.α BBO crystal usually cracks upon cooling resulted from phase transition to β phase.Therefore,it is difficult to grow β BBO single crystals directly from pure BaB 2O 4 mel t;however,to grow single crystals of α BBO is not easy,either. Our recent experiments showed that one could avoid cracking of α BBO cryst als by Sr 2+ doping.This minute amount of Sr 2+ plays the role of structure stabilizer,which inhibits structural reconstruction. In this way,Sr 2+ d op ed BBO single crystals do not subject to phase transition from 925℃ down to roo m temperature. We have mow successfully grown out α BBO single crystals 30mm in diameter by D CZ method from Sr x Ba 1- x BO 4 melt with Sr concentration 0.3 0 .5%.The ratation rate is 10 15r/min,pulling speed is 1 2mm/h.Preliminary tests revealed that its structure and physic chemical properties were almost identic al to those grown from pure melts.These Sr 2+ doped α BBO crystals are no w being widely used in optical isolators.展开更多
基金funded by the Emergency prevention and cure Program of COVID-19[22ZXGBSY00010]Tianjin Medical Key Discipline Project[TJYXZDXK-50A]sponsored by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and Tianjin Municipal Health Commission,respectively.
文摘Objective To investigate whether Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection after receiving the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine could create a strong immunity barrier.Methods Blood samples were collected at two different time points from 124 Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infected patients and 124 controls matched for age,gender,and vaccination profile.Live virus-neutralizing antibodies against five SARS-CoV-2 variants,including WT,Gamma,Beta,Delta,and Omicron BA.1,and T-lymphocyte lymphocyte counts in both groups were measured and statistically analyzed.Results The neutralizing antibody titers against five different variants of SARS-CoV-2 were significantly increased in the vaccinated population infected with the Omicron BA.1 variant at 3 months after infection,but mainly increased the antibody level against the WT strain,and the antibody against the Omicron strain was the lowest.The neutralizing antibody level decreased rapidly 6 months after infection.The T-lymphocyte cell counts of patients with mild and moderate disease recovered at 3 months and completely returned to the normal state at 6 months.Conclusion Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection mainly evoked humoral immune memory in the original strain after vaccination and hardly produced neutralizing antibodies specific to Omicron BA.1.Neutralizing antibodies against the different strains declined rapidly and showed features similar to those of influenza.Thus,T-lymphocytes may play an important role in recovery.
文摘Background: Omicron JN.1 has become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in recent months. JN.1 has the highest number of amino acid mutations in its receptor binding domain (RBD) and has acquired a hallmark L455S mutation. The immune evasion capability of JN.1 is a subject of scientific investigation. The US CDC used SGTF of TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit RT-qPCR as proxy indicator of JN.1 infections for evaluation of the effectiveness of updated monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines against JN.1 and recommended that all persons aged ≥ 6 months should receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine dose. Objective: Recommend Sanger sequencing instead of proxy indicator to diagnose JN.1 infections to generate the data based on which guidelines are made to direct vaccination policies. Methods: The RNA in nasopharyngeal swab specimens from patients with clinical respiratory infection was subjected to nested RT-PCR, targeting a 398-base segment of the N-gene and a 445-base segment of the RBD of SARS-CoV-2 for amplification. The nested PCR amplicons were sequenced. The DNA sequences were analyzed for amino acid mutations. Results: The N-gene sequence showed R203K, G204R and Q229K, the 3 mutations associated with Omicron BA.2.86 (+JN.1). The RBD sequence showed 24 of the 26 known amino acid mutations, including the hallmark L455S mutation for JN.1 and the V483del for BA.2.86 lineage. Conclusions: Sanger sequencing of a 445-base segment of the SARS-CoV-2 RBD is useful for accurate determination of emerging variants. The CDC may consider using Sanger sequencing of the RBD to diagnose JN.1 infections for statistical analysis in making vaccination policies.
文摘BA.2 is a novel omicron offshoot of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)that has gone viral.There is limited knowledge regarding this variant of concern.Current evidence suggests that this variant is more contagious but less severe than previous SARS-CoV-2 variants.However,there is concern regarding the virus mutations that could influence pathogenicity,transmissibility,and immune evasion.
文摘At room temperature, Ba1-xCaxMoO4 polycrystalline solid solution thin films were prepared directly in contained Ca2+ and Ba2+ alkaline solution by electrochemical anode oxidation method. The crystal phase structure, surface morphology, ratio of compositions and room temperature fluorescence properties of the as-grown films were measured by using XRD, SEM, EDAX and Fluorescence Analysis techniques, respectively. The results reveal that the ratio of composition of Ba1-xCaxMoO4 films can be modulated by controlling the ratio of Ca2+ and Ba2+ in starting solutions; moreover it has important influence of ratio of composition of the films on the grain growth, the crystal lattice constant, the surface morphology as well as the fluorescence properties of the as-grown films.
文摘Ba(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3(BMN)复合钙钛矿陶瓷具有高介电常数和高品质因子等介电性能,预示了其在光学领域的应用前景.本文采用第一性原理方法计算了BMN的电子结构,对其本征光学性能进行分析和预测.对固相合成六方相BMN的XRD测试结果进行Rietveld精修(加权方差因子Rwp=6.73%,方差因子Rp=5.05%),在此基础上建立晶体结构模型并对其进行几何优化.运用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的平面波赝势方法,对六方相BMN晶体模型的能带、态密度和光学性质进行理论计算.结果表明BMN的能带结构为间接带隙,禁带宽度Eg=2.728 e V.Mg-O和Ba-O以离子键结合为主,Nb-O以共价键结合为主,费米面附近的能带主要由O-2p和Nb-4d态电子占据,形成了d-p轨道杂化.修正带隙后,计算了BMN沿[100]和[001]方向上的复介电函数、吸收系数和反射率等光学性质.结果表明,BMN近乎光学各向同性,在可见光区,其本征透过率为77%<T<83%,折射率为1.91<n<2.14,并伴随一定的色散现象.实验测试结果与理论计算结果相吻合.
文摘Barium metaborate (BaB 2O 4) exists in two forms the high temperature for m α phase and the low temperature form β phase,with the phase transition poi nt at around 925℃.The low temperature phase (β BBO) is an excellent NLO cryst al for UV region,while the high temperature one (α BBO) is known as a good bir efringent material.α BBO crystal possesses better transparency in the ultravio let region compared with commonly used YVO 4 and CaCO 3 crystals.However,due t o phase transition problem,it is difficult to grow single α BBO crystals by D CZ method,which restricts its wider application.α BBO crystal usually cracks upon cooling resulted from phase transition to β phase.Therefore,it is difficult to grow β BBO single crystals directly from pure BaB 2O 4 mel t;however,to grow single crystals of α BBO is not easy,either. Our recent experiments showed that one could avoid cracking of α BBO cryst als by Sr 2+ doping.This minute amount of Sr 2+ plays the role of structure stabilizer,which inhibits structural reconstruction. In this way,Sr 2+ d op ed BBO single crystals do not subject to phase transition from 925℃ down to roo m temperature. We have mow successfully grown out α BBO single crystals 30mm in diameter by D CZ method from Sr x Ba 1- x BO 4 melt with Sr concentration 0.3 0 .5%.The ratation rate is 10 15r/min,pulling speed is 1 2mm/h.Preliminary tests revealed that its structure and physic chemical properties were almost identic al to those grown from pure melts.These Sr 2+ doped α BBO crystals are no w being widely used in optical isolators.
