Multicolored sideband generation based on cascaded four-wave mixing with the assistance of spectral broadening in multiple thin plates

The generation of multicolored sidebands with the spectrum from 377 to 970 nm in a 0.5-mm-thick N-WG280 Schott glass based on a cascaded four-wave mixing(CFWM) process is demonstrated. The experimental setup is compact and economical. A pulse with a broadened spectrum from 670 to 900 nm is generated by utilizing two 0.18-mm-thick fused silica glass plates and is used to provide two input beams for the CFWM process.The new frequency components generated from the self-phase modulation effect in the two thin glass plates contribute to the broadening of the total spectral range of the generated multicolored sidebands.

Fluorescence imaging analysis of the glioma microenvironment

Glioma is the most malignant brain cancer.The neurons,macrophages,T cells and other immune ellls constitute the glioma immunosuppressive microenvironment.The accurate spatial distri-bution of these cells in the glioma microenvironment and its relationship with glioma metastasis is unknown.We constructed a mouse gliomna cell line stably expressing the large Stokes shifted yellow fluorescent protein and applied it to the multicolor immunofluorescence imaging.The inaging data revealed that the neurons were sparsely distributed in the glioma core and the mumber of neurons decreased by 90%compared with normal brain site.The spatial distribution of monocyte-macrophages and microglia is heterogeneous.The monocyte macrophages and T cells were heavily recrnuited into the glioma core and metastasis.There was no significant difference in the distribution of microglia amnong glioma core,margin,and normal brain site.Our results provided new perspectives for targeting immune regulation cells and developing new immuno-therapy strategies for glioma.

Intestinal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma presenting as a pancreatic head space-occupying lesion:A case report

BACKGROUND Intestinal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma(NKTCL)is a rare and aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,and its occurrence is closely related to Epstein-Barr virus infection.In addition,the clinical symptoms of NKTCL are not obvious,and the specific pathogenesis is still uncertain.While NKTCL may occur in any segment of the intestinal tract,its distinct location in the periampullary region,which leads clinicians to consider mimics of a pancreatic head mass,should also be addressed.Therefore,there remain huge challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal NKTCL.CASE SUMMARY In this case,we introduce a male who presented to the clinic with edema of both lower limbs,accompanied by diarrhea,and abdominal pain.Endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)showed well-defined homogeneous hypoechoic lesions with abundant blood flow signals and compression signs in the head of the pancreas.Under the guidance of EUS-fine needle biopsy(FNB)with 19 gauge or 22 gauge needles,combined with multicolor flow cytometry immunophenotyping(MFCI)helped us diagnose NKTCL.During treatments,the patient was prescribed the steroid(dexamethasone),methotrexate,ifosfamide,L-asparaginase,and etoposide chemotherapy regimen.Unfortunately,he died of leukopenia and severe septic shock in a local hospital.CONCLUSION Clinicians should enhance their understanding of NKTCL.Some key factors,including EUS characteristics,the right choice of FNB needle,and combination with MFCI,are crucial for improving the diagnostic rate and reducing the misdiagnosis rate.

Chromosome analysis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cell line KYSE 410-4 by repetitive multicolor fluorescence in situ hybridization

Chromosome aberrations are distinctive features of human malignant tumors. Analysis of chromosomal changes can illuminate the molecular mechanisms underlying the development and progression of cancer. To establish the technique of multicolor fluorescence in situ hybridization （M-FISH） for identifying chromosome aberrations in esophageal carcinoma cell line KYSE 410-4, four pools of 6-color whole-chromosome painting probes have been designed and hybridized on the same metaphase spread by four rounds of repetitive FISH. Repetitive 6-color M-FISH was successfully established and the cytogenetic abnormalities in KYSE 410-4 cells were characterized. Chromosome gains occurred at 2q, 3, 8, 17p, and X. An isochromosome 3q was visualized in the cell line, which might be one intermediate mechanism leading to 3p losses and/or 3q gains. Furthermore, 16 structural arrangements were detected, including four derivative chromosomes. The rearrangement of the centromeric regions accounted for approximately 44% of all rearrangements. The results added a more complete and accurate information of the genetic alterations to the classical cytogenetic description of KYSE 410-4 and provided a detailed cytogenetic background data for appropriate use of the cell line. The established 6-color M-FISH was useful for analyzing chromosomes in the whole genome of human tumors.

Fluorescent aptasensor for detection of live foodborne pathogens based on multicolor perovskite-quantum-dot-encoded DNA probes and dual-stirring-bar-assisted signal amplification

In this study,a fluorescent(FL)aptasensor was developed for on-site detection of live Salmonella typhimurium(S.T.)and Vibrio parahaemolyticus(V.P.).Complementary DNA(cDNA)of aptamer(Apt)-functionalized multicolor polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-perovskite quantum dots(cDNA-POSSPQDs)were used as encoded probes and combined with dual-stirring-bar-assisted signal amplification for pathogen quantification.In this system,bar 1 was labeled with the S.T.and V.P.Apts,and then bar 2 was functionalized with cDNA-POSS-PQDs.When S.T.and V.P.were introduced,pathogen-Apt complexes would form and be released into the supernatant from bar 1.Under agitation,the two complexes reached bar 2 and subsequently reacted with cDNA-POSS-PQDs,which were immobilized on MXene.Then,the encoded probes would be detached from bar 2 to generate FL signals in the supernatant.Notably,the pathogens can resume their free state and initiate next cycle.They swim between the two bars,and the FL signals can be gradually enhanced to maximum after several cycles.The FL signals from released encoded probes can be used to detect the analytes.In particular,live pathogens can be distinguished from dead ones by using an assay.The detection limits and linear range for S.T.and V.P.were 30 and 10 CFU/mL and 10^(2) -10^(6) CFU/mL,respectively.Therefore,this assay has broad application potential for simultaneous on-site detection of various live pathogenic bacteria in water.

Multimodal imaging of experimental choroidal neovascularization

AIM:To compare choroidal neovascularization(CNV)lesion measurements obtained by in vivo imaging modalities,with whole mount histological preparations stained with isolectin GS-IB4,using a murine laser-induced CNV model.METHODS:B6 N.Cg-Tg(Csf1 r-EGFP)1 Hume/J heterozygous adult mice were subjected to laser-induced CNV and were monitored by fluorescein angiography(FA),multicolor(MC)fundus imaging and optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)at day 14 after CNV induction.Choroidalretinal pigment epithelium(RPE)whole mounts were prepared at the end of the experiment and were stained with isolectin GS-IB4.CNV areas were measured in all different imaging modalities at day 14 after CNV from three independent raters and were compared to choroidal-RPE whole mounts.Intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)type 2(2-way random model)and its 95%confidence intervals(CI)were calculated to measure the correlation between different raters’measurements.Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient(Spearman’s r)was calculated for the comparison between FA,MC and OCTA data and histology data.RESULTS:FA(early and late)and MC correlates well with the CNV measurements ex vivo with FA having slightly better correlation than MC(FA early Spearman’s r=0.7642,FA late Spearman’s r=0.7097,and MC Spearman’s r=0.7418),while the interobser ver reliability was good for both techniques(FA early ICC=0.976,FA late ICC=0.964,and MC ICC=0.846).In contrast,OCTA showed a poor correlation with ex vivo measurements(Spearman’s r=0.05716)and high variability between different raters(ICC=0.603).CONCLUSION:This study suggests that FA and MC imaging could be used for the evaluation of CNV areas in vivo while caution must be taken and comparison studies should be performed when OCTA is employed as a CNV monitoring tool in small rodents.

Water-sensitive multicolor luminescence in lanthanide-organic framework for anti-counterfeiting

The developme nt of high-level an ti-co un terfeiti ng tech niq ues is of great sig nifica nee in econo mics and security issues.However,i ntricate read ing methods are required to obta in multi-level info rmati on stored in differe nt colors,which greatly limits the applicati on of an ti-co un terfeit ing tech no logy on sol ving real world problems.Here in,we realize multicolor information anti-counterfeiting under simply external stimulation by utilizing the functional groups and multiple emission centers of lanthanide metal organic framework(Ln-MOFs)to tune luminescence color.Water responsive multicolor luminescence represented by both the tunable color from red to blue within the visible region and high sensitive responsivity has bee n achieved,owing to the in creased nonr adiative decay pathways and enhan ced Eu3+-to-liga nd en ergy back tra nsfer.Remarkably,i nfo rmatio n hidde n in differe nt colors n eeds to be read with a specific water content,which can be used as an en crypti on key to en sure the security of the info rmati on for high-level an ti-co un terfeiti ng.

Experimental Research on the SizeMeasurement of the High Temperature ForgingBased on Multicolor CCD Technology

In order to determine the size measurement accuracy of the high temperature forging＇s multicolor CCD image by using computerprograms, this paper obtained the high temperature forging＇s CCD image by multicolor CCD camera and its fact size by thevernier caliper on the forging field, and then measured the size of the high temperature forging from its CCD image, compared thesize from the CCD image and the size from the vernier caliper, the result shows that the measurement accuracy satisfied theindustrial production.

A novel cytogenetic abnormality r(7)(::p11.2->q36.3::) in a Philadelphia-positive chronic myeloid leukemia case

The so-calledPhiladelphia(Ph) chromosome is present in more than 90% of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cases. It results in juxtaposition of the 5' part of the BCR gene on chromosome 22 and the 3' part of the ABL1 gene on chromosome 9. An additional acquired monosomy 7 or deletion of 7q is associated with poor prognosis in a variety of myeloid disorders. Here we report a novel Ph chromosome positive CML case with a ring chromosome 7 [r(7)]. Immunophenotyping was compatible with CML, although 4.5% of total leucocytes appeared like acute myelogeneous leukemia (AML) subtype M2. The r(7) was characterized in detail by array-proven multicolor banding (aMCB), the latter being of enormous significance to characterize breakpoint regions in detail. Underlying mechanisms and prognostic are discussed, as ring chromosomes are rare cytogenetic abnormalities in hematopoietic malignancies.

Synergistic fluorescent hydrogel actuators with selective spatial shape/color-changing behaviors via interfacial supramolecular assembly

Biomimetic intelligent polymeric hydrogel actuators with cooperative fluorescence-color switchable behaviors are expected to find great potential applications in soft robotics,visual detection/display,and camouflage applications.However,it remains challenging to realize the spatial manipulation of synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors.Herein,we report an interfacial supramolecular assembly(ISA)approach that enables the construction of robust fluorescent polymeric hydrogel actuators with spatially anisotropic structures.On the basis of this ISA approach,diverse 2D/3D soft fluorescent hydrogel actuators,including chameleon-and octopi-shaped ones with spatially anisotropic structures,were facilely assembled from two different fluorescent hydrogel building blocks sharing the same physically cross-linked agar network.Spatially control over synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors was then realized in one single anisotropic hydrogel actuator.The proposed ISA approach is universal and expected to open promising avenues for developing powerful bioinspired intelligent soft actuators/robotics with selective spatial shape/color-changing behaviors.

Dihydroanthracene bridged bis-naphthopyrans:A multimodal chromophore with mechano-and photo-chromic properties

Mechanochromophores based on bichromic molecular switches,such as bis-naphthopyanes,allow multimodal mechanochromic behavior beyond the typical binary response from single chromophores,which is important for distinguishing between multiple stress states through discrete changes in color.Spontaneously generated persistent and distinguishable multi-colors from activated bis-naphthopyanes remain challenging.And the versatility of bis-mechanophore design for advanced optical molecular systems and the fundamental insights into the corresponding mechano-reactivity are not enough.Here,we identify a dihydroanthracene bridged bis-naphthopyrans as a multimodal mechanochromophore in polymers.Bridging two pyrans with the sterically constrained dihydroanthracene is helpful to control the steric effect for the favorable formation of a distinctly appreciable bis-merocyanine(bis-MC)product.By varying the length of the polymer chains,the force delivered to the mechanophore is modulated,resulting in a gradient change in the relative distribution of two distinctly colored MC products and a multicolor mechanochromism.Mechanical activation of this bis-naphthopyanes proceeds via a mechanistically distinct pathway compared to the photochemical process.In addition,the bulk films can also achieve pronounced color changes when subjected to mechanical force.This study thus further expands the molecular diversity of mechanochromophores and tune the multimodal switch properties of bis-naphthopyrans based polymers.

Cool white light and tunable multicolor emission from Tb^(3+)/Dy^(3+)co-activated glasses under different excitations for WLEDs

A set of co-doped(Tb^(3+)/Dy^(3+))lithium zinc borate(LZB)glasses were developed by melt quenching.The structural evaluation was performed for synthesized glassy matrices.The Dy^(3+)and Tb^(3+)individually doped glasses exhibit intense yellow and green luminescence bands at 575 nm(^(4)F_(9/2)→^(6)H_(13/2))and543 nm(^(5)D_(4)→^(7)F_(5)),respectively.The sensitization effect of Dy^(3+)on Tb^(3+)was analyzed by increasing the Tb^(3+)content with respect to the optimum Dy^(3+)content(0.5 mol%)in Dy^(3+)/Tb^(3+).The spectral overlay of Dy^(3+)luminescence and Tb^(3+)absorption profiles,Dy^(3+)/Tb^(3+)PL spectra under different excitations 352,362,376,and 385 nm,shortening decay lifetimes of Dy^(3+)in Dy^(3+)/Tb^(3+)co-activated glasses,energy transfer(ET)parameters,chromaticity coordinates and their corresponding correlated temperatures all help to explain ET from Dy^(3+)to Tb^(3+).At 385 nm of Dy^(3+)excitation,the optimized co-activated(0.5Dy^(3+)+1.0Tb^(3+)):LZB glass displays cool white light emission.The non-radiative ET from Dy^(3+)to Tb^(3+)is dominated by electric dipole-dipole interaction and its ET efficiency was calculated to be 63%.At the same time,reverse ET from Tb^(3+)to Dy^(3+)was also analyzed.The shift in color coordinates from dominant yellow to greenish-yellow,green and white light emission suggests that Dy^(3+)/Tb^(3+)coactivated LZB glasses can be a potential candidate for UV converted multicolor and white light emitting devices.

Multicolor upconversion reversible modulations in YNbO_(4):Er^(3+)/Tm^(3+)/Yb^(3+) photochromic materials

Photochromic materials with multicolor upconversion reversible modulations are attractive in optical switching devices.Herein,the fabricated YNbO_(4):Er^(3+)/Tm^(3+)/Yb^(3+) materials exhibit excellent photochromism and multicolor upconversion properties from green,red to near infrared(NIR) emissions with increasing Yb concentrations.Reversible multiband upconversion modulations are achieved by alternating light(365 and 405 nm) or thermal stimuli.After 365 nm irradiation,the luminescence color changes from yellow to red,the luminescent photoswitching contrast reaches up to 86.21%(green),82.12%(red) and 77.38%(NIR) in the Y_(0.83)Er_(0.01)Tm_(0.01)NbO_(4):0.15 Yb sample.Besides,the upconversion emission intensity before and after photochromic reaction shows remarkable change in a wide temperature range of 298-718 K.These results indicate that the Er^(3+)/Tm^(3+)/Yb^(3+) tri-doped YNbO_(4) materials can be a good candidate in optical switching and data storage applications.

Complementary multicolor electrochromic devices with excellent stability based on porous tin oxide nanosheet scaffold

Electrochromic devices(ECDs)have been extensively investigated as promising candidates in broad cutting-edge applications,such as smart windows,electronic labels,adaptive camouflage,etc.However,they have suffered from either inadequate color variations or poor cycling stability for a long time.Herein,we developed a general strategy to boost the cyclic stability and enrich the color variations of ECDs by scrupulous design of the composition and nanostructure of electrodes,in which porous tin oxide(SnO_(2))nanosheets serve as the scaffold and typical metal oxides or conducting polymers as the active electrochromic materials.Various electrochromic composite materials,including polyaniline(PANI)@SnO_(2),V2O5@SnO_(2),and WO_(3)@SnO_(2) heterostructured nanoarrays were prepared by the facile wet-chemical method.These composite electrodes exhibit remarkable electrochromic performances,e.g.,superior cycling stability(more than 2000 cycles),rich color variations(more than 5 colors for PANI@SnO_(2)),and enlarged optical modulation.These excellent performances account for the heterogenous porous nanoarrays,which not only facilitate the intercalation/extraction of ions but also relieve the stress generated during the electrochemical process.In addition,diverse prototypes of complementary multicolor ECD with excellent cycling stability(over thousands of cycles)and rich color variations(8 colors)were realized for the first time.We believe that our work put forward a general strategy for developing high-quality multicolor complementary electrochromic devices.

Multicolor Circularly Polarized Luminescence of a Single-Component System Revealing Multiple Information Encryption

Metal-free materials with multicolor tunable circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)are attractive because of their potential applications in information storage and encryption.Here,we designed two enantiomers composed of chiral dialkyl glutamides and achiral vibration-induced emission(VIE)moiety,which can switch on CPL after a simple gelation process.It is noteworthy that the CPL colors vary in different solvents,and this is attributed to various self-assembly-induced microstructures,in which the VIE moiety is restrained to different degrees.Accordingly,a multidimensional code system composed of a quick response code,a ultraviolet(UV)light-activated color code,and a CPL information figure was constructed.To our satisfaction,the system possesses multiple information-storage functions.The orthogonal anticounterfeiting and CPLenhanced encryption functions also improve the system information encryption ability.In brief,this study provides a practical example of CPL applied to information security and an effective approach to obtain a single-component color-tunable CPL material with multiple information storage and encryption functions as well.

AIE gel exhibiting continuous gradient fluorescence based on a polar-responsive AIE-gen

Traditional multicolor fluorescent hydrogels are generated through the assembly of discrete fluorescent hydrogels,which is not a complete integration much distinct from living organisms.On the basis of aggregation-induced emission(AIE),a special solvent polar-responsive AIE molecule possessing a twisted intramolecular charge transfer(TICT)effect was noticed.By incorporating it into the gel network,an AIE gel that displays continuous gradient fluorescence was fabricated.First,hydrogel A containing the solvent polar-responsive AIE-gen was prepared to show orange fluorescence.After soaking in the organic solvents,the fluorescence color transition of hydrogel A ranging from orange to green occurred when being immersed in high-polarity organic solvents ascribed to the embedded AIE-gen owning TICT effect.Then,hydrogel A was successively lifted up from organic solvents.Due to the different immersion time of each section for the hydrogel,the polarity difference occurred.Then,the produced gel B showed continuous gradient fluorescence ranging from orange to green under the irradiation of UV light.

Lanthanide coordinated multicolor fluorescent polymeric hydrogels for bio-inspired shape/color switchable actuation through local diffusion of Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+)ions

Lanthanide coordinated multicolor fluorescent polymeric hydrogels(MFPHs)are quite promising for various applications because of their sharp fluorescence bands and high color purity.However,few attempts have been carried out to locally regulate their fluorescence switching or shape deforming behaviors,but such studies are very useful for patterned materials with disparate functions.Herein,the picolinate moieties that can sensitize Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+)luminescence via antenna effect were chemically introduced into interpenetrating double networks to produce a robust kind of lanthanide coordinated MFPHs.Upon varying the doping ratio of Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+),fluorescence colors of the obtained hydrogels were continuously regulated from green to orange and then red.Importantly,spatial fluorescence color control within the hydrogel matrix could be facilely realized by controlled diffusion of Tb^(3+)/Eu^(3+)ions,producing a number of 2D hydrogel objects with local multicolor fluorescent patterns.Furthermore,the differential swelling capacities between the fluorescent patterned and non-fluorescent parts led to interesting 2D-to-3D shape deformation to give well-defined multicolor fluorescent 3D hydrogel configurations.Based on these results,bio-inspired synergistic color/shape changeable actuators were demonstrated.The present study provided a promising strategy to achieve the local fluorescence and shape control within lanthanide coordinated hydrogels,and is expected to be expanded for fabricating useful patterned materials with disparate functions.

Tetrapeptide self-assembled multicolor fluorescent nanoparticles for bioimaging applications

The biocompatibility and biodegradability of peptide self-assembled materials makes them suitable for many biological applications,such as targeted drug delivery,bioimaging,and tracking of therapeutic agents.According to our previous research,self-assembled fluorescent peptide nanoparticles can overcome the intrinsic optical properties of peptides.However,monochromatic fluorescent nanomaterials have many limitations as luminescent agents in biomedical applications.Therefore,combining different fluorescent species into one nanostructure to prepare fluorescent nanoparticles with multiple emission wavelengths has become a very attractive research area in the bioimaging field.In this study,the tetrapeptide Trp-Trp-Trp-Trp(WWWW)was self-assembled into multicolor fluorescent nanoparticles(TPNPs).The results have demonstrated that TPNPs have the blue,green,red and near infrared(NIR)fluorescence emission wavelength.Moreover,TPNPs have shown excellent performance in multicolor bioimaging,biocompatibility,and photostability.The facile preparation and multicolor fluorescence features make TPNPs potentially useful in multiplex bioanalysis and diagnostics.

Chitosan-based carbon dots with multi-color-emissive tunable fluorescence and visible light catalytic enhancement properties

Carbon quantum dots(CQDs)are receiving increasing attention for their excellent photostability,low toxicity,and tunable fluorescence performance,but it is still challenging to prepare full-spectrum CQDs using only one single set of precursor and solvent.In this study,P and N co-doped carbon dots(N,PR-CQDs)with multi-color-emissive tunable fluorescence from blue to green and orange were synthesized from bio-based chitosan,employing phosphoric acid as solvent and dopant.The introduction of phosphoric acid successfully shortens the manufacturing reaction time,and the heteratomic functional groups of P–O/P=O on surface of carbon dots enrich the surface defect states,promoting n–π*transition,and therefore changing their electron structure/energy level to reduce the band gap,thus facilitating emission at long wavelength.Specifically,increasing phosphoric acid concentration leads to characteristic excitation peaks red shift from 320 to 420 nm with the characteristic emission peaks red shift from 406 to 503 nm.A new emission peak at 610 nm appears,enabling N,PR-CQDs exhibit double emission peaks with fluorescence color from green to yellow to orange.After compositing with carbon nitride(g-C3N4),N,PR-CQDs work as photosensitizer and effectively narrow the energy gap(Eg)of g-C3N4 from 2.75 to 2.40 eV,endowing the photocatalyst higher visible light capture ability and broader light response region.The photocatalytic degradation rate of rhodamine B(RhB)under visible light irradiation reaches up to 98.39%within 60 min using N,P20%-CQDs/g-C3N4 as catalyst,which is 1.4 times that of pure g-C3N4,and it is demonstrated that·O2−is the major active substance contributing for RhB degradation by de-ethyl and aromatic ring breakage.

Spatial effect and resonance energy transfer for the construction of carbon dots composites with long-lived multicolor afterglow for advanced anticounterfeiting

Carbon dots(CDs)with room-temperature phosphorescence(RTP)have attracted dramatically growing interest in optical functional materials.However,the photoluminescence mechanism of CDs is still a vital and challenging topic.In this work,we prepared CD-based RTP materials via melting boric acid with various lengths of alkyl amine compounds as precursors.The spatial effect on the structure and the RTP properties of CDs were systematically investigated.With the increase in carbon chain length,the interplanar spacing of the carbon core expands and crosslink-enhanced emission weakens,resulting in a decrease in the phosphorescence intensity and lifetimes.Meanwhile,based on triplet-to-singlet resonance energy transfer,we employed intense and long-lived phosphorescence CDs as the donor and short-lived fluorescent dyes as the acceptor to achieve long-lived multicolor afterglow.By the triplet-to-singlet resonance energy transfer,the afterglow color can change from green to orange.The afterglow lifetimes are more than 0.9 s.Thanks to the outstanding afterglow properties,the composites were used for timeresolved and multiple-color advanced anticounterfeiting.This work will promote the design of multicolor and long-lived afterglow materials and expand their applications.