Prognositic value of anoikis and tumor immune microenvironment-related gene in the treatment of osteosarcoma

Objective:Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary malignant bone tumor commonly seen in children and adolescents,with a poor prognosis.Anchorage-dependent cell death(anoikis)has been proven to be indispensable in tumor metastasis,regulating the migration and adhesion of tumor cells at the primary site.However,as a type of programmed cell death,anoikis is rarely studied in osteosarcoma,especially in the tumor immune microenvironment.This study aims to clarify prognostic value of anoikis and tumor immune microenvironment-related gene in the treatment of osteosarcoma.Methods:Anoikis-related genes(ANRGs)were obtained from GeneCards.Clinical information and ANRGs expression profiles of osteosarcoma patients were sourced from the therapeutically applicable research to generate effective therapies and Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.ANRGs highly associated with tumor immune microenvironment were identified by the estimate package and the weighted gene coexpression network analysis(WGCNA)algorithm.Machine learning algorithms were performed to construct long-term survival predictive strategy,each sample was divided into high-risk and low-risk subgroups,which was further verified in the GEO cohort.Finally,based on single-cell RNA-seq from the GEO database,analysis was done on the function of signature genes in the osteosarcoma tumor microenvironment.Results:A total of 51 hub ANRGs closely associated with the tumor microenvironment were identified,from which 3 genes(MERTK,BNIP3,S100A8)were selected to construct the prognostic model.Significant differences in immune cell activation and immune-related signaling pathways were observed between the high-risk and low-risk groups based on tumor microenvironment analysis(all P<0.05).Additionally,characteristic genes within the osteosarcoma microenvironment were identified in regulation of intercellular crosstalk through the GAS6-MERTK signaling pathway.Conclusion:The prognostic model based on ANRGs and tumor microenvironment demonstrate good predictive power and provide more personalized treatment options for patients with osteosarcoma.

Characterization of the dissociation pathways of dichloromethane and glutathione in dichloromethane dehalogenase

Dichloromethane(DCM)dehalogenase stands as a crucial enzyme implicated in the degradation of methylene chloride across diverse environmental and biological contexts.However,the unbinding pathways of ligands from DCM dehalogenase remain unexplored.In order to gain a deeper understanding of the binding sites and dissociation pathways of dichloromethane(DCM)and glutathione(GSH)from the DCM dehalogenase,random accelerated molecular dynamics(RAMD)simulations were performed,in which DCM and GSH were forced to leave the active site.The protein structure was predicted using Alphafold2,and the conformations of GSH and DCM in the binding pocket were predicted by docking.A long equilibrium simulation was conducted to validate the structure of the complex.The results show that GSH is most commonly observed in three main pathways,one of which is more important than the other two.In addition,DCM was observed to escape along a unique pathway.The key residues and protein helices of each pathway were identified.The results can provide a theoretical foundation for the subsequent dissociation mechanism of DCM dehalogenase.

Highly Weak-light Sensitive and Dual-band Switchable Photodetector Based on CuI/Si Unilateral Heterojunction

In recent years,copper iodide(CuI)is an emerging p-type wide bandgap semiconductor with high intrinsic Hall mobility,high optical absorption and large exciton binding energy.However,the spectral response and the photoelectric conversion efficiency are limited for CuI-based heterostructure devices,which is related to the difficulty in fabrication of high-quality CuI thin films on other semiconductors.In this study,a p-CuI/n-Si photodiode has been fabricated through a facile solid-phase iodination method.Although the CuI thin film is polycrystalline with obvious structural defects,the CuI/Si diode shows a high weak-light sensitivity and a high rectification ratio of 7.6×10^(4),indicating a good defect tolerance.This is because of the unilateral heterojunction behavior of the formation of the p^(+)n diode.In this work,the mechanism of photocurrent of the p^(+)n diode has been studied comprehensively.Different monochromatic lasers with wavelengths of 400,505,635 and 780 nm have been selected for testing the photoresponse.Under zero-bias voltage,the device is a unilateral heterojunction,and only visible light can be absorbed at the Si side.On the other hand,when a bias voltage of-3 V is applied,the photodiode is switched to a broader“UV-visible”band response mode.Therefore,the detection wavelength range can be switched between the“Visible”and“UV-visible”bands by adjusting the bias voltage.Moreover,the obtained CuI/Si diode was very sensitive to weak light illumination.A very high detectivity of 10^(13)-1014 Jones can be achieved with a power density as low as 0.5μW/cm^(2),which is significantly higher than that of other Cu-based diodes.These findings underscore the high application potential of CuI when integrated with the traditional Si industry.

在不同社会密度的活动室中活动的幼儿行为的对比研究

在不同社会密度的活动室中活动的幼儿行为的对比研究朱家雄（华东师大范大学教育系）１问题的提出ＭｃＧｒｅｗ（１９７０）区别了两种不同的拥挤状态，其一是以社会密度（ｓｏｃｉａｌｄｅｎｓＺｔｙ）的增加为特征的，即在一个不变的空间中增加人数；其二是以空间密度（...

超高层建筑风荷载计算中的振型函数

在我国高层建筑建筑规范中关于风荷载计算中有一振型函数表达式Φ_z=tan(π(Z/H)^(0.7)/4),这一公式在计算风荷载中被广泛采用。作者在对金茂大厦风振位移的观测和研究中,发现该公式与实际观测的结果不符。本研究给出金茂大厦这样的超高层建筑物的实测振型函数表达式:给出与建筑规范不同的风荷载振型函数,供建筑界参考;积累超高层建筑风振振型函数样本,以便在规范中给出符合实际振型函数的表达式,提高风荷载计算精度,设计出既经济又抗强风的超高层建筑。

Structured binder‐free MWW‐type titanosilicate with Si‐rich shell for selective and durable propylene epoxidation

Selective and durable fixed‐bed catalysts are highly desirable for developing eco‐efficient HPPO(hydrogen peroxide propylene oxide)process.The powder titanosilicate catalysts must be shaped before being applied in industrial processes.As the essential additives for preparing formed catalysts,binders are usually the catalytically inert components,but they would cover the surface and pore mouth of zeolite,thereby declining the accessibility of active sites.By recrystallizing the binder(silica)/Ti‐MWW extrudates with the assistance of dual organic structure‐directing agents,the silica binder was converted into MWW zeolite phase to form a structured binder‐free Ti‐MWW zeolite with Si‐rich shell,which enhanced the diffusion efficiency and maintained the mechanical strength.Meanwhile,due to the partial dissolution of Si in the Ti‐MWW matrix,abundant silanol nests formed and part of framework TiO4 species were transferred into open TiO_(6)ones,improving the accumulation and activation ability of H_(2)O_(2)inside the monolith.Successive piperidine treatment and fluoridation of the binder‐free Ti‐MWW further enhanced the H_(2)O_(2)activation and oxygen transfer ability of the active Ti sites,and stabilized the Ti‐OOH intermediate through hydrogen bond formed between the end H in Ti‐OOH and the adjacent Si‐F species,thus achieving a more efficient epoxidation process.Additionally,the side reaction of PO hydrolysis was inhibited because the modification effectively quenched numerous Si‐OH groups.The lifetime of the modified binder‐free Ti‐MWW catalyst was 2400 h with the H_(2)O_(2)conversion and PO selectivity both above 99.5%.

Ru nanoparticles supported on hydrophilic mesoporous carbon catalyzed low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation of microalgae oil to alkanes at aqueous-phase

The processing of an energy carrier such as microalgae oil into valuable fuels and chemicals is quite promising.Aqueous-phase processing is suitable for this purpose because the separation of intrinsic water from the algae cell is difficult.In this study,we synthesized ruthenium(Ru)nanoparticles supported on highly hydrophilic mesoporous carbon to catalyze the quantitative hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of microalgae oil to alkanes in a one-pot process at a low temperature(140℃)in the aqueous phase.The mesoporous carbon was obtained by single-step calcination of starch and zinc chloride in nitrogen.The as-obtained carbon showed high surface areas and pore volumes,allowing high dispersion of Ru nanoparticles.The surface of the carbon material was rich in hydroxyl groups,as evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared(IR)spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)measurements.As a result,the carbon material contacted preferably with the water phase versus the organic phase,improving the accessibility of substrates.On the other hand,the contact angle test results speculated the superior hydrophilic nature of mesoporous Ru/C(ZnCl2,starch)than commercial Ru/C.Both kinetics modeling and in situ IR monitoring in water revealed the superior performance of the hydrophilic mesoporous and hydrophilic Ru/C compared to a commercial Ru/C for the tandem hydrogenation of stearic acid and decarbonylation of stearyl alcohol.The herein designed hydrothermal carbon material was highly active,environmentally benign,sustainable,and recyclable material,and could be potentially used for other hydrogenation reactions in the aqueous phase.

Production of bio-ethanol by consecutive hydrogenolysis of corn-stalk cellulose

Current bio-ethanol production entails the enzymatic depolymerization of cellulose,but this process shows low efficiency and poor economy.In this work,we developed a consecutive aqueous hydrogenolysis process for the conversion of corn-stalk cellulose to produce a relatively high concentration of bio-ethanol(6.1 wt%)without humin formation.A high yield of cellulose(ca.50 wt%)is extracted from corn stalk using a green solvent(80 wt%1,4-butanediol)without destroying the structure of the lignin.The first hydrothermal hydrogenolysis step uses a Ni–WO_(x)/SiO_(2)catalyst to convert the high cumulative concentration of cellulose(30 wt%)into a polyol mixture with a 56.5 C%yield of ethylene glycol(EG).The original polyol mixture is then subjected to subsequent selective aqueous-phase hydrogenolysis of the C–O bond to produce bioethanol(75%conversion,84 C%selectivity)over the modified hydrothermally stable Cu catalysts.The added Ni component favors the good dispersion of Cu nanoparticles,and the incorporated Au3+helps to stabilize the active Cu^(0)-Cu^(+)species.This multi-functional catalytic process provides an economically competitive route for the production of cellulosic ethanol from raw lignocellulose.

Hydrothermal synthesis and catalytic performance of bulky titanium silicalite-1 aggregates assembled by bridged organosilane

A facile and effective method to synthesize TS‐1zeolite aggregates has been presented.The crystallization of silanized seeds and nanocrystallites led to large and irregular TS‐1zeolite aggregates ranging from5to40μm in size,based on the special sol‐gel chemistry of bridged organosilane.Epoxidation of1‐hexene and cyclohexene was used as a probe reaction to investigate the catalytic performance of the resulting materials.These TS‐1zeolite aggregates possessed both the conventional nanoparticle properties of TS‐1zeolites and variable surface hydrophilic/hydrophobic features,which enhanced the catalytic properties of hydroperoxides for alkene epoxidation.Moreover,the large aggregates effectively simplified the separation procedure during preparation and catalytic reactions.

One-step post-synthesis treatment for preparing hydrothermally stable hierarchically porous ZSM-5

Hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 (SiO2/Al2O3 ≈ 120) containing phosphorus was prepared by a one‐step post‐synthesis treatment involving controlled desilication and phosphorous modification. The hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 featured high thermal and hydrothermal stability. The obtained ZSM‐5zeolites were systematically characterized by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy, N2 adsorption‐desorption, NH3 temperature‐programmed desorption,and 27Al and 31P magic‐angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Theprepared ZSM‐5 displayed enhanced activity and prolonged lifetime toward hydrocarbon cracking.The high activity was attributed to improved coke tolerance owing to the presence of the highlystable mesoporous network of ZSM‐5 and acid sites introduced upon phosphorus modification.Additionally a mechanism of the stabilization of the zeolites by phosphorus was proposed and discussed.

Honeycomb-structured solid acid catalysts fabricated via the swelling-induced self-assembly of acidic poly(ionic liquid)s for highly efficient hydrolysis reactions

The development of heterogeneous acid catalysts with higher activity than homogeneous acid catalysts is critical and still challenging.In this study,acidic poly(ionic liquid)s with swelling ability(SAPILs)were designed and synthesized via the free radical copolymerization of ionic liquid monomers,sodium p-styrenesulfonate,and crosslinkers,followed by acidification.The 31P nuclear magnetic resonance chemical shifts of adsorbed trimethylphosphine oxide indicated that the synthesized SAPILs presented moderate and single acid strength.The thermogravimetric analysis results in the temperature range of 300–345°C revealed that the synthesized SAPILs were more stable than the commercial resin Amberlite IR-120(H)(245°C).Cryogenic scanning electron microscopy testing demonstrated that SAPILs presented unique three-dimensional(3D)honeycomb structure in water,which was ascribed to the swelling-induced self-assembly of the molecules.Moreover,we used SAPILs with micron-sized honeycomb structure in water as catalysts for the hydrolysis of cyclohexyl acetate to cyclohexanol,and determined that their catalytic activity was much higher than that of homogeneous acid catalysts.The equilibrium concentrations of all reaction components inside and outside the synthesized SAPILs were quantitatively analyzed using a series of simulated reaction mixtures.Depending on the reaction mixture,the concentration of cyclohexyl acetate inside SAPIL-1 was 7.5–23.3 times higher than that outside of it,which suggested the high enrichment ability of SAPILs for cyclohexyl acetate.The excellent catalytic performance of SAPILs was attributed to their 3D honeycomb structure in water and high enrichment ability for cyclohexyl acetate,which opened up new avenues for designing highly efficient heterogeneous acid catalysts that could eventually replace conventional homogeneous acid catalysts.

Selective conversion of methanol to propylene over highly dealuminated mordenite:Al location and crystal morphology effects

The growing consumption of light olefins has stimulated intensive researches on methanol to olefin(MTO)process which possesses great advantages for coal conversion to value‐added chemicals in an environmentally benign way.The catalysts commonly used for MTO process faces several challenges such as poor selectivity control,low hydrothermal stability and short lifetime.In the present study,we prepared a series of mordenite zeolites with variable Al contents(Si/Al molar ratios of 51−436)by a sequential dealumination treatment of air‐calcination and acid leaching.The textural properties,acidity and Al location before and after the dealumination treatment have been systematically studied and their effect on MTO especially the methanol to propylene(MTP)performance was thoroughly investigated.The mordenite zeolites with the Si/Al ratios over 150 selectively catalyzed methanol conversion in the MTP pathway,providing a high propylene selectivity of 63%and propylene/ethylene ratio of>10.Compared to the low‐silica MOR catalysts,highly dealuminated MOR showed much higher stability and longer lifetime,which can be further enhanced via harsh hydrothermal pretreatment.Furthermore,the lifetime was highly related to the crystal size along c‐axis.The excellent performance of highly dealuminated MOR is likely ascribed to the mesopores formed upon dealumination and the scarce Al sites located in the T sites shared by the 8‐member ring(MR)side pockets and 12‐MR pore channels.

Crossed intergrowth triggered TS-2 microsphere:Formation mechanism,modification and catalytic performance

TS-2 microspheres,consisting of intergrown primary nanocrystals,was prepared by controlling the synthetic parameters.The effects of the amount of quaternary ammonium cations as structure-directing agent,H2O/Si ratio,the presence of alcohol and the temperature were carefully investigated on the crystallization process.The high alkalinity was proved to be highly important for the preservation of the microsphere morphology initially formed,due to the unique intergrown stacking style.An alkali treatment with the aqueous solution of structure-directing agent,organic amine and ammonium salt and subsequent Na+ion-exchange were performed to enhance the catalytic activity of TS-2 microsphere in the cyclohexanone ammoximation reactions,with both the conversion and selectivity higher than 99%.In the continuous reaction,the TS-2 microspheres exhibited to be durable catalyst with potential application in industrial ammoximation processes.

Efficient electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to ethylene on copper–antimony bimetallic alloy catalyst

The exploration of efficient electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO2 to C2H4 is of significant importance but is also a challenging subject.Cu-based bimetallic catalysts are extremely promising for efficient CO2 reduction.In this work,we synthesize a series of porous bimetallic Cu–Sb alloys with different compositions for the catalytic reduction of CO2 to C2H4.It is demonstrated that the alloy catalysts are much more efficient than the pure Cu catalyst.The performance of the alloy catalysts depended strongly on the composition.Further,the alloy with a Cu:Sb ratio of 10:1 yielded the best results;it exhibited a high C2H4 Faradaic efficiency of 49.7%and a high current density of 28.5 mA cm?2 at?1.19 V vs.a reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)in 0.1 M KCl solution.To the best of our knowledge,the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to C2H4 using Cu–Sb alloys as catalysts has not been reported.The excellent performance of the porous alloy catalyst is attributed to its favorable electronic configuration,large surface area,high CO2 adsorption rate,and fast charge transfer rate.

Oxidative coupling of methane:MO_x-modified (M=Ti,Mg,Ga,Zr) Mn_2O_3-Na_2WO_4/SiO_2 catalysts and effect of MO_x modification

Mn_2O_3-Na_2WO_4/SiO_2 is considered as the most promising catalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane（OCM） process; however, it only has a better catalytic performance over 800 °C. To improve its low-temperature performance, an attempt has been made to modify the Mn_2O_3-Na_2WO_4/SiO_2 catalyst using TiO_2, MgO, Ga_2O_3, and ZrO_2. Among the synthesized catalysts, the TiO_2-modified Mn_2O_3-Na_2WO_4/SiO_2 catalyst shows markedly improved low-temperature OCM performance,achieving a high CH_4 conversion of ~23% and a good C_2-C_3 selectivity of ~73% at 700 °C（the catalyst bed temperature）, along with promising stability for at least 300 h without signs of deactivation.In comparison with the unmodified Mn_2O_3-Na_2WO_4/SiO_2 catalyst, the TiO_2 modification results in significant improvement in the low-temperature activity/selectivity, whereas the MgO modification has almost no impact and the Ga_2O_3 and ZrO_2 modifications have a negative effect. The X-ray diffraction（XRD） and Raman results reveal that the formation of a MnTiO_3 phase and a MnTiO_3-dominated catalyst surface is crucial for the improvement of the low-temperature activity/selectivity in the OCM process.

Eight new species of the genus Episymploce Bey-Bienko(Blattodea: Blattellinae) from China

The genus Episymploce Bey-Bienko,1950 from China is reviewed.Eight new species are illustrated.The habitus and male genitalia of these new species are described.

Cooperative structure-directing effect of choline cation and *BEA zeolite in the synthesis of aluminogermanosilicate IWR zeolite

In this contribution,we report the cooperative structure-directing effect of choline hydroxide and aluminosilicate*BEA zeolite in the synthesis of aluminogermanosilicate IWR zeolites for the first time.*BEA zeolites,at variance with any other aluminosilicate zeolites,can serve as heterogeneous seeds for the growth of IWR zeolites and play a cooperative structure-directing role.The crystallization process was investigated using multiple techniques to characterize a series of solid products obtained with various crystallization times.The experiments clearly showed the dissolution of the*BEA zeolite and of an intermediate CDO-type structure.A plausible mechanism for the novel cooperative synthesis has been proposed.The crystallization of the IWR zeolite involves several steps,among which the crucial one is believed to be the reassembly of the building units produced from the decomposition of*BEA zeolite seeds,induced by choline molecules.Having similar structure and common building units(four-,five-,and six-membered rings)with the IWR zeolite,the*BEA zeolite is capable of promoting the reassembly of the building units and can thus play a cooperative structure-directing role.By highlighting the cooperative structure-directing effect of organic molecules and heterogeneous seeds,this study opens up new perspectives for the synthesis of target zeolites that are difficult to prepare by traditional methods.This new synthetic route is also expected to shed light on the discovery of novel zeolites.

The effects of TiO_(2)crystal-plane-dependent Ir-TiO_(x)interactions on the selective hydrogenation of crotonaldehyde over Ir/TiO_(2)catalysts

Three supported Ir/TiO_(2)catalysts,containing anatase TiO_(2)nanocrystals with predominantly exposed{101},{100},and{001}planes,were subjected to various pre-treatments(H2 reduction at different temperatures and O_(2)re-oxidation)and then tested in the vapor phase selective hydrogenation of crotonaldehyde.The pre-treatments significantly altered the Ir-TiO_(x)interactions,including the morphologies and electronic properties of the Ir species and their surface acidity.These interactions were also closely related to the crystal planes of TiO_(2),which further supported the observed reaction behaviors of the various Ir/TiO_(2)catalysts.The best performance was obtained using the Ir/TiO_(2)-{101}catalyst pre-reduced at 300℃,owing to its higher Ir^(0)surface concentration and moderate surface acidity compared to the other catalysts.Moreover,these findings indicated the synergistic role of the Ir-TiO_(x)interface in the reaction,as the interfacial sites were responsible for the adsorption/activation of H_(2)and the C=O bond in the crotonaldehyde molecule.However,pre-reduction at 400℃resulted in partial encapsulation of the Ir particles by TiO_(x)via strong metal-support interactions,which is unfavorable for the catalytic reaction owing to the loss of Ir-TiO_(x)interfacial sites.

Population Change of OH and H2O in Water Vapor Glow Discharge Measured Using Concentration Modulation Spectroscopy

A distributed feedback laser with a wavelength of 2.8μm was used to measure the species produced by water vapor glow discharge.Only the absorption spectra of OH radicals and transient H2O molecules were observed using concentration modulation(CM)spectroscopy.The intensities and orientations of the absorption peaks change with the demodulation phase,but the direction of one absorption peak of H2O is always opposite to the other peaks.The different spectral orientations of OH and H2O reflect the increase or the decrease of the number of particles in the energy levels.If more transient species can be detected in the discharge process,the dynamics of excitation,ionization,and decomposition of H2O can be better studied.This study shows that the demodulation phase relationship of CM spectrum can be used to study the population change of molecular energy levels.

高中英语课堂中教师语码转换的情感因素分析

一、引言语码转换（code-switching）是一个比较复杂的社会语言现象，语言学家通过社会语言学、心理语言学、语用学等不同的角度对语码转换进行了研究，并取得了丰硕的成果。自从20世纪80年代以来很多学者对于外语课堂语码转换的研究越来越重视，其中绝大多数研究主要集中在对两种语码的教学功能上的诠释（Rolin—Ianziti＆Brownlie，2002；Krashen，1981；Ellis，1984；Eldridge，1996）。然而，