F_(10.7)指数是太阳活动的重要指标,准确预测F_(10.7)指数有助于预防和缓解太阳活动对无线电通信、导航和卫星通信等领域的影响.基于F_(10.7)射电流量的特性,在双向长短时记忆网络(Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Network,BiLSTM...F_(10.7)指数是太阳活动的重要指标,准确预测F_(10.7)指数有助于预防和缓解太阳活动对无线电通信、导航和卫星通信等领域的影响.基于F_(10.7)射电流量的特性,在双向长短时记忆网络(Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Network,BiLSTM)基础上融入注意力机制(Attention),提出了一种基于BiLSTM-Attention的F_(10.7)预报模型.在加拿大DRAO数据集上其平均绝对误差(MAE)为5.38,平均绝对百分比误差(MAPE)控制在5%以内,相关系数(R)高达0.987,与其他RNN模型相比拥有优越的预测性能.针对中国廊坊L&S望远镜观测的F_(10.7)数据集,提出了一种转换平均校准(Conversion Average Calibration,CAC)方法进行数据预处理,处理后的数据与DRAO数据集具有较高的相关性.基于该数据集对比分析了RNN系列模型的预报效果,实验结果表明,BiLSTM-Attention和BiLSTM两种模型在预测F_(10.7)指数方面具有较好的优势,表现出较好的预测性能和稳定性.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have rapidly risen to the forefront of energy storage systems as a promising supplementary for Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)F_(3)(NVPF)as a common cathode of SIBs,featur...Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have rapidly risen to the forefront of energy storage systems as a promising supplementary for Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)F_(3)(NVPF)as a common cathode of SIBs,features the merits of high operating voltage,small volume change and favorable specific energy density.However,it suffers from poor cycling stability and rate performance induced by its low intrinsic conductivity.Herein,we propose an ingenious strategy targeting superior SIBs through cross-linked NVPF with multi-dimensional nanocarbon frameworks composed of amorphous carbon and carbon nanotubes(NVPF@C@CNTs).This rational design ensures favorable particle size for shortened sodium ion transmission pathway as well as improved electronic transfer network,thus leading to enhanced charge transfer kinetics and superior cycling stability.Benefited from this unique structure,significantly improved electrochemical properties are obtained,including high specific capacity(126.9 mAh g^(-1)at 1 C,1 C=128 mA g^(-1))and remarkably improved long-term cycling stability with 93.9%capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 20 C.The energy density of 286.8 Wh kg^(-1)can be reached for full cells with hard carbon as anode(NVPF@C@CNTs//HC).Additionally,the electrochemical performance of the full cell at high temperature is also investigated(95.3 mAh g^(-1)after 100 cycles at 1 C at 50℃).Such nanoscale dual-carbon networks engineering and thorough discussion of ion diffusion kinetics might make contributions to accelerating the process of phosphate cathodes in SIBs for large-scale energy storages.展开更多
BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin(Oxa)is the first-line chemotherapy drug for colorectal cancer(CRC),and Oxa resistance is crucial for treatment failure.Prostaglandin F_(2α)synthase(PGF 2α)(PGFS),an enzyme that catalyzes the p...BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin(Oxa)is the first-line chemotherapy drug for colorectal cancer(CRC),and Oxa resistance is crucial for treatment failure.Prostaglandin F_(2α)synthase(PGF 2α)(PGFS),an enzyme that catalyzes the production of PGF_(2α),is involved in the proliferation and growth of a variety of tumors.However,the role of PGFS in Oxa resistance in CRC remains unclear.AIM To explore the role and related mechanisms of PGFS in mediating Oxa resistance in CRC.METHODS The PGFS expression level was examined in 37 pairs of CRC tissues and paracancerous tissues at both the mRNA and protein levels.Overexpression or knockdown of PGFS was performed in CRC cell lines with acquired Oxa resistance(HCT116-OxR and HCT8-OxR)and their parental cell lines(HCT116 and HCT8)to assess its influence on cell proliferation,chemoresistance,apoptosis,and DNA damage.For determination of the underlying mechanisms,CRC cells were examined for platinum-DNA adducts and reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in the presence of a PGFS inhibitor or its products.RESULTS Both the protein and mRNA levels of PGFS were increased in the 37 examined CRC tissues compared to the adjacent normal tissues.Oxa induced PGFS expression in the parental HCT116 and HCT8 cells in a dosedependent manner.Furthermore,overexpression of PGFS in parental CRC cells significantly attenuated Oxainduced proliferative suppression,apoptosis,and DNA damage.In contrast,knockdown of PGFS in Oxa-resistant HCT116 and HCT8 cells(HCT116-OxR and HCT8-OxR)accentuated the effect of Oxa treatment in vitro and in vivo.The addition of the PGFS inhibitor indomethacin enhanced the cytotoxicity caused by Oxa.Treatment with the PGFS-catalyzed product PGF_(2α)reversed the effect of PGFS knockdown on Oxa sensitivity.Interestingly,PGFS inhibited the formation of platinum-DNA adducts in a PGF_(2α)-independent manner.PGF_(2α)exerts its protective effect against DNA damage by reducing ROS levels.CONCLUSION PGFS promotes resistance to Oxa in CRC via both PGF_(2α)-dependent and PGF_(2α)-independent mechanisms.展开更多
In the preparation of magnesium by Pidgeon process,the phenomenon slag pellets sticking on the wall of reduction pot always appear,and the glaze sticking on the inner wall of the reduction pot is difficult to remove.T...In the preparation of magnesium by Pidgeon process,the phenomenon slag pellets sticking on the wall of reduction pot always appear,and the glaze sticking on the inner wall of the reduction pot is difficult to remove.The mechanism of this phenomenon is studied in this work by X-ray fluorescence spectrometer(XRF)measurement,electron probe microanalyzer scanning(EPMA)analysis,differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)analysis,and thermodynamic calculations.The main components of the glaze are MgO,Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32),CaF_(2),CaO,and a small amount of Ca_(4)Si_(2)O_(7)F_(2).The solid-liquid transition temperature of Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32)and CaF_(2)is close to the production temperature of Pidgeon process,which leads to the bonding between the slag pellets and the pot wall.The loss of CaF_(2)in glaze layer will reduce the total amount of liquid phase and increase the temperature at which Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32)is completely transformed into liquid phase,which causes glaze layer sticking on the inner wall of the reduction pot.展开更多
文摘F_(10.7)指数是太阳活动的重要指标,准确预测F_(10.7)指数有助于预防和缓解太阳活动对无线电通信、导航和卫星通信等领域的影响.基于F_(10.7)射电流量的特性,在双向长短时记忆网络(Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Network,BiLSTM)基础上融入注意力机制(Attention),提出了一种基于BiLSTM-Attention的F_(10.7)预报模型.在加拿大DRAO数据集上其平均绝对误差(MAE)为5.38,平均绝对百分比误差(MAPE)控制在5%以内,相关系数(R)高达0.987,与其他RNN模型相比拥有优越的预测性能.针对中国廊坊L&S望远镜观测的F_(10.7)数据集,提出了一种转换平均校准(Conversion Average Calibration,CAC)方法进行数据预处理,处理后的数据与DRAO数据集具有较高的相关性.基于该数据集对比分析了RNN系列模型的预报效果,实验结果表明,BiLSTM-Attention和BiLSTM两种模型在预测F_(10.7)指数方面具有较好的优势,表现出较好的预测性能和稳定性.
基金financially supported by Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province(QKHZC[2020]2Y037)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2020RC4005,2019RS1004)+2 种基金Research start-up funding from Central South University(202044019)Innovation Mover Program of Central South University(2020CX007)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20284)
文摘Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have rapidly risen to the forefront of energy storage systems as a promising supplementary for Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)F_(3)(NVPF)as a common cathode of SIBs,features the merits of high operating voltage,small volume change and favorable specific energy density.However,it suffers from poor cycling stability and rate performance induced by its low intrinsic conductivity.Herein,we propose an ingenious strategy targeting superior SIBs through cross-linked NVPF with multi-dimensional nanocarbon frameworks composed of amorphous carbon and carbon nanotubes(NVPF@C@CNTs).This rational design ensures favorable particle size for shortened sodium ion transmission pathway as well as improved electronic transfer network,thus leading to enhanced charge transfer kinetics and superior cycling stability.Benefited from this unique structure,significantly improved electrochemical properties are obtained,including high specific capacity(126.9 mAh g^(-1)at 1 C,1 C=128 mA g^(-1))and remarkably improved long-term cycling stability with 93.9%capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 20 C.The energy density of 286.8 Wh kg^(-1)can be reached for full cells with hard carbon as anode(NVPF@C@CNTs//HC).Additionally,the electrochemical performance of the full cell at high temperature is also investigated(95.3 mAh g^(-1)after 100 cycles at 1 C at 50℃).Such nanoscale dual-carbon networks engineering and thorough discussion of ion diffusion kinetics might make contributions to accelerating the process of phosphate cathodes in SIBs for large-scale energy storages.
基金the S and T Program of Hebei,No.22377704DMedical Science Research Project of Hebei Province,No.20190510Postgraduate’s Innovation Fund Project of Hebei Province,No.CXZZBS2021077.
文摘BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin(Oxa)is the first-line chemotherapy drug for colorectal cancer(CRC),and Oxa resistance is crucial for treatment failure.Prostaglandin F_(2α)synthase(PGF 2α)(PGFS),an enzyme that catalyzes the production of PGF_(2α),is involved in the proliferation and growth of a variety of tumors.However,the role of PGFS in Oxa resistance in CRC remains unclear.AIM To explore the role and related mechanisms of PGFS in mediating Oxa resistance in CRC.METHODS The PGFS expression level was examined in 37 pairs of CRC tissues and paracancerous tissues at both the mRNA and protein levels.Overexpression or knockdown of PGFS was performed in CRC cell lines with acquired Oxa resistance(HCT116-OxR and HCT8-OxR)and their parental cell lines(HCT116 and HCT8)to assess its influence on cell proliferation,chemoresistance,apoptosis,and DNA damage.For determination of the underlying mechanisms,CRC cells were examined for platinum-DNA adducts and reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in the presence of a PGFS inhibitor or its products.RESULTS Both the protein and mRNA levels of PGFS were increased in the 37 examined CRC tissues compared to the adjacent normal tissues.Oxa induced PGFS expression in the parental HCT116 and HCT8 cells in a dosedependent manner.Furthermore,overexpression of PGFS in parental CRC cells significantly attenuated Oxainduced proliferative suppression,apoptosis,and DNA damage.In contrast,knockdown of PGFS in Oxa-resistant HCT116 and HCT8 cells(HCT116-OxR and HCT8-OxR)accentuated the effect of Oxa treatment in vitro and in vivo.The addition of the PGFS inhibitor indomethacin enhanced the cytotoxicity caused by Oxa.Treatment with the PGFS-catalyzed product PGF_(2α)reversed the effect of PGFS knockdown on Oxa sensitivity.Interestingly,PGFS inhibited the formation of platinum-DNA adducts in a PGF_(2α)-independent manner.PGF_(2α)exerts its protective effect against DNA damage by reducing ROS levels.CONCLUSION PGFS promotes resistance to Oxa in CRC via both PGF_(2α)-dependent and PGF_(2α)-independent mechanisms.
基金funded by the China Postdoctoral Sci-ence Foundation(Grant No.2020M682337)Certificate of Postdoctoral Research Grant in Henan Province(Grant No.201903011)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFB0301001 and 2016YFB0301101).
文摘In the preparation of magnesium by Pidgeon process,the phenomenon slag pellets sticking on the wall of reduction pot always appear,and the glaze sticking on the inner wall of the reduction pot is difficult to remove.The mechanism of this phenomenon is studied in this work by X-ray fluorescence spectrometer(XRF)measurement,electron probe microanalyzer scanning(EPMA)analysis,differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)analysis,and thermodynamic calculations.The main components of the glaze are MgO,Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32),CaF_(2),CaO,and a small amount of Ca_(4)Si_(2)O_(7)F_(2).The solid-liquid transition temperature of Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32)and CaF_(2)is close to the production temperature of Pidgeon process,which leads to the bonding between the slag pellets and the pot wall.The loss of CaF_(2)in glaze layer will reduce the total amount of liquid phase and increase the temperature at which Ca_(12)Al_(14)F_(2)O_(32)is completely transformed into liquid phase,which causes glaze layer sticking on the inner wall of the reduction pot.
