Vanadium flow batteries(VFBs)are considered ideal for grid-sc ale,long-duration energy storage applications owing to their decoupled output power and storage capacity,high safety,efficiency,and long cycle life.However...Vanadium flow batteries(VFBs)are considered ideal for grid-sc ale,long-duration energy storage applications owing to their decoupled output power and storage capacity,high safety,efficiency,and long cycle life.However,the widespread adoption of VFB s is hindered by the use of expensive Nafion membranes.Herein,we report a soft template-induced method to develop a porous polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)membrane for VFB applications.By incorporating water-soluble and flexible polyethylene glycol(PEG 400)as a soft template,we induced the aggregation of hydrophilic sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone),resulting in phase separation from the hydrophobic PVDF polymer during membrane formation.This process led to the creation of a porous PVDF membrane with controllable morphologies determined by the polyethylene glycol content in the cast solution.The optimized porous PVDF membrane enabled a stable VFB performance for 200 cycles at a current density of 80 mA/cm^(2),and the VFB exhibited a Coulombic efficiency of 95.2%and a voltage efficiency of 87.8%.These findings provide valuable insights for the development of highly stable membranes for VFB applications.展开更多
Having a universal, fair, democratic and practical higher education system plays a particularly important role in the future development of the country. However, the higher education system in various countries is une...Having a universal, fair, democratic and practical higher education system plays a particularly important role in the future development of the country. However, the higher education system in various countries is uneven. It is of great significance to establish a general evaluation system for the development of global education. In this paper, 23 indicators are preliminarily selected from the education data of Universitas 21 and Global Statistical Yearbook. After the gray correlation analysis, 12 indicators were selected. On the one hand, principal component analysis is used to reduce the dimension of these 12 indicators in 50 countries, and the first four principal components with cumulative contribution rate of 99% are finally selected as the input parameters of BP neural network. On the other hand, 12 indicators are divided into four aspects as the standard of scheme decision-making. Finally, a higher education quality evaluation and decision-making model based on BP neural network and analytic hierarchy process are established. Then eight countries are selected to use the model to evaluate their current higher education quality. Based on the input and evaluation results of the four aspects of higher education in various countries, the analytic hierarchy process is used to make program decision, and several improvement suggestions are put forward for the current education policies of various countries.展开更多
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has long been considered as a principal force for an organism to gain novel genes in genome evolution. Homology search, phylogenetic analysis and nucleotide composition analysis are thre...Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has long been considered as a principal force for an organism to gain novel genes in genome evolution. Homology search, phylogenetic analysis and nucleotide composition analysis are three major objective approaches to arguably determine the occurrence and directionality of HGT. Here, 21 genes that possess the potential to horizontal transfer were acquired from the whole genome of Magnaporthe grisea according to annotation, among which three candidate genes (corresponding protein accession numbers are EAA55123, EAA47200 and EAA52136) were selected for further analysis. According to BLAST homology results, we subsequently conducted phylogenetic analysis of the three candidate HGT genes. Moreover, nucleotide composition analysis was conducted to further validate these HGTs. In addition, the functions of the three candidate genes were searched in COG database. Consequently, we conclude that the gene encoding protein EAA55123 is transferred from Clostridium perfringens. Another HGT event is between EAA52136 and a certain metazoan's corresponding gene, but the direction remains uncertain. Yet, EAA47200 is not a transferred gene.展开更多
Micro-nano structured Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)cathodes were prepared by spray drying,followed by calcination at 700°C.The spherical Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)particles with the size of 0.5 to5.0μ...Micro-nano structured Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)cathodes were prepared by spray drying,followed by calcination at 700°C.The spherical Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)particles with the size of 0.5 to5.0μm are composed of lots of nanoparticles of 20 to 30 nm,and have the well-developed interconnected pore structure.In contrast,when Mn doping content is 3 mol%(x=0.03),the Li Fe_(0.97)Mn_(0.03)PO_4/C demonstrates maximum specific surface area of 31.30 m^2/g,more uniform pore size and relatively better electrochemical performance.The initial discharge capacities are 161.59,157.04 and 153.13 m Ah/g at a discharge rate of 0.2,0.5 and 1 C,respectively.Meanwhile,the discharge capacity retentions are～100%after 120 cycles.The improved electrochemical performance should be attributed to higher specific surface,smaller polarization voltage,and a high Li^+diffusion rate due to the micro-nano porous structure and lattice expansion produced by Mn doping.展开更多
Selenium(Se)acquirement from daily diet can help reduce the risk of many diseases.The edible parts of crop plants are the main source of dietary Se,while the Se content in crops is determined by Se bioavailability in ...Selenium(Se)acquirement from daily diet can help reduce the risk of many diseases.The edible parts of crop plants are the main source of dietary Se,while the Se content in crops is determined by Se bioavailability in soil.We summarize recent research on the biogeochemical cycle of Se driven by specific microorganisms and emphasize the oxidizing process in the Se cycle.Moreover,we discuss how plant root exudates and rhizosphere microorganisms affect soil Se availability.Finally,we cover beneficial microorganisms,including endophytes,that promote crop quality and improve crop tolerance to environmental stresses.Se availability to plants depends on the balance between adsorption and desorption,reduction,methylation and oxidation,which are determined by interactions among soil properties,microbial communities and plants.Reduction and methylation processes governed by bacteria or fungi lead to declined Se availability,while Se oxidation regulated by Se-oxidizing microorganisms increases Se availability to plants.Despite a much lower rate of Se oxidization compared to reduction and methylation,the potential roles of microbial communities in increasing Se bioavailability are probably largely underestimated.Enhancing Se oxidation and Se desorption are crucial for the promotion of Se bioavailability and uptake,particularly in Se-deficient soils.Beneficial roles of Se are reported in terms of improved crop growth and quality,and enhanced protection against fungal diseases and abiotic stress through improved photosynthetic traits,increased sugar and amino acid contents,and promoted defense systems.Understanding Se transformation along the plant-soil continuum is crucial for agricultural production and even for human health.展开更多
To enhance the DC electrical performance of cross-linked polyethylene(XLPE),the graftable antioxidant methacrylic acid 2-hydroxy-3-(4-anilinoanilino)propyl ester(GA),which contains carbonyl and amino groups,and the cr...To enhance the DC electrical performance of cross-linked polyethylene(XLPE),the graftable antioxidant methacrylic acid 2-hydroxy-3-(4-anilinoanilino)propyl ester(GA),which contains carbonyl and amino groups,and the crosslinking coagent trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate(TMPTMA),which contains carbonyl groups,are individually or co-grafted onto XLPE.The slightly higher deep trap density introduced by higher grafting concentration of TMPTMA results in more significant suppression effect of conductance current and enhanced breakdown strength at a lower temperature,while the suppression effect for the conductance current at 90°C becomes weakened due to limited trap energy.Meanwhile,the deeper energy level introduced by GA suppresses the conductance current and improves the electrical strength of XLPE at 90°C more significantly.By co-grafting,the conductance current of XLPE in a wide range temperature can be significantly reduced,especially for the temperature dependence of conductance current,which is beneficial to suppress the field strength reversal.The results of thermally stimulated current and molecular simulation show that the polar groups of two monomers introduce deep charge traps in XLPE.The co-grafting system ensures the rationality of the crosslinking reaction kinetics and does not affect the cable manufacturing.展开更多
Objective To explore the correlation between macrophages and interleukin-10(IL-10 in the peripheral blood of breast cancer(BC)patients and the diagnostic value of joint detection.Methods BC patients(n=50)and healthy c...Objective To explore the correlation between macrophages and interleukin-10(IL-10 in the peripheral blood of breast cancer(BC)patients and the diagnostic value of joint detection.Methods BC patients(n=50)and healthy controls(n=40)were prospectively recruited.The percentage of circulating cluster of differentiation 14(CD 14)macrophage cells was analyzed by flow cytometry,and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect IL-10 expression levels.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to verify the diagnostic value of the models based on the expression of CD14 macrophage cell populations and IL-10.In addition,the association between model expression and clinicopathological characteristics was investigated.Another 30 patients with BC and 30 with benign breast disease were selected to validate the IL-10 and CD14 macrophage joint detection model using the same method.Results CD14 macrophage and IL-10 expression levels in BC patients were higher than those in healthy controls(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of CD14+macrophages combined with IL-10 was 0.830,the sensitivity was 72.0%,and the specificity was 87.5%.Its diagnostic efficiency was better than all other single and joint detections.Correlation analysis of clinicopathological features showed that IL-10 and CD14+macrophage joint detection was significantly correlated with tumor size,tumor-node-metastasis(TNM)stage,and lymph node,estrogen receptor(ER),and Ki-67 expression(P<0.05).The validation analysis results were consistent with the test results.Conclusion Peripheral blood macrophages can be an independent diagnostic marker for BC.Joint detection of CD14-macrophages and IL-10 suggests poor prognosis,which has unlimited potential to guide BC development and provides a new theory for studying tumor-associated macrophages in BC.展开更多
Objective The relationship between the expression of kinesin family member 15 (KIF15) andclinicopathological features in breast cancer (BC) remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to explorethe influence of KIF...Objective The relationship between the expression of kinesin family member 15 (KIF15) andclinicopathological features in breast cancer (BC) remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to explorethe influence of KIF15 expression on the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and evaluate itsclinical value in predicting prognosis for BC patients.Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to detect KIF15 expression in 93 BC patients undergoingNAC to analyze the relationship between KIF15 expression and clinical efficacy and analytical parameters.Results Of the 93 BC patients enrolled, 24.73% who underwent NAC had higher KIF15 expression levels,showing positive correlations with ER, HER-2, Ki67, and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). The clinicalbenefit of NAC was 70.97%, and the major histological response (MHR) rate was 61.29%. The effectivetherapeutic rate in patients with high KIF15 expression was 95.65%, while the MHR rate was 65.22%.Various molecular BC subtypes with varied clinical and pathological responses exhibited correlation toa large extent. Of all the BC patients studied, 84% of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patientswere evaluated as clinically effective, and 52% of the TNBC patients were evaluated as pathologicallyeffective, and these values were significantly higher than those of the other molecular types (P < 0.05).The expression of KIF15 in 25 TNBC patients showed positive correlations with lymph node metastasis.Conclusion Overexpression of KIF15 was shown to increase BC sensitivity to chemotherapy anddemonstrated better outcomes.展开更多
Synapses are essential for the transmission of neural signals.Synaptic plasticity allows for changes in synaptic strength,enabling the brain to learn from experience.With the rapid development of neuromorphic electron...Synapses are essential for the transmission of neural signals.Synaptic plasticity allows for changes in synaptic strength,enabling the brain to learn from experience.With the rapid development of neuromorphic electronics,tremendous efforts have been devoted to designing and fabricating electronic devices that can mimic synapse operating modes.This growing interest in the field will provide unprecedented opportunities for new hardware architectures for artificial intelligence.In this review,we focus on research of three-terminal artificial synapses based on two-dimensional(2D)materials regulated by electrical,optical and mechanical stimulation.In addition,we systematically summarize artificial synapse applications in various sensory systems,including bioplastic bionics,logical transformation,associative learning,image recognition,and multimodal pattern recognition.Finally,the current challenges and future perspectives involving integration,power consumption and functionality are outlined.展开更多
Fog computing is a new paradigm supporting the stringent requirements of mobility applications by bridging cloud computing and smart devices. Since the smart devices may be deployed in dynamic areas where are out of s...Fog computing is a new paradigm supporting the stringent requirements of mobility applications by bridging cloud computing and smart devices. Since the smart devices may be deployed in dynamic areas where are out of strict monitoring and protection, fog computing requires security protections to ensure confidentiality and integrity. In this article, to deal with security requirements and considering the distinctive features, a key management based on hypergraph schemed is designed. Firstly, based on the key hypergraph, the three hierarchy architecture of fog computing is divided into two subnetworks. Furthermore, each key management process of both two subnetworks is designed to satisfy the operational and security requirements of fog computing. Finally, the performance evaluation and numerical simulation have been provided to validate the proposed scheme.展开更多
Characteristics of the precipitate α″-Fe16N2 phase have been investigated by X-ray diffraction and TEM analysis. VSM measurements give the saturation magnetization of the α″ phase.
Microrobots have garnered tremendous attention due to their small size,flexible movement,and potential for various in situ treatments.However,functional modification of microrobots has become crucial for their interac...Microrobots have garnered tremendous attention due to their small size,flexible movement,and potential for various in situ treatments.However,functional modification of microrobots has become crucial for their interaction with the environment,except for precise motion control.Here,a novel artificial intelligence(AI)microrobot is designed that can respond to changes in the external environment without an onboard energy supply and transmit signals wirelessly in real time.The AI microrobot can cooperate with external electromagnetic imaging equipment and enhance the local radiofrequency(RF)magnetic field to achieve a large penetration sensing depth and a high spatial resolution.The working ranges are determined by the structure of the sensor circuit,and the corresponding enhancement effect can be modulated by the conductivity and permittivity of the surrounding environment,reaching~560 times at most.Under the control of an external magnetic field,the magnetic tail can actuate the microrobotic agent to move accurately,with great potential to realize in situ monitoring in different places in the human body,almost noninvasively,especially around potential diseases,which is of great significance for early disease discovery and accurate diagnosis.In addition,the compatible fabrication process can produce swarms of functional microrobots.The findings highlight the feasibility of the self-sensing AI microrobots for the development of in situ diagnosis or even treatment according to sensing signals.展开更多
Hepatitis E virus(HEV)infection can cause severe complications and high mortality,particularly in pregnant women,organ transplant recipients,individuals with pre-existing liver disease and immunosuppressed patients.Ho...Hepatitis E virus(HEV)infection can cause severe complications and high mortality,particularly in pregnant women,organ transplant recipients,individuals with pre-existing liver disease and immunosuppressed patients.However,there are still unmet needs for treating chronic HEV infections.Herein,we screened a best-in-class drug repurposing library consisting of 262 drugs/compounds.Upon screening,we identified vidofludimus calcium and pyrazofurin as novel anti-HEV entities.Vidofludimus calcium is the next-generation dihydroorotate dehydrogenase(DHODH)inhibitor in the phase 3 pipeline to treat autoimmune diseases or SARS-CoV-2 infection.Pyrazofurin selectively targets uridine monophosphate synthetase(UMPS).Their anti-HEV effects were further investigated in a range of cell culture models and human liver organoids models with wild type HEV strains and ribavirin treatment failure-associated HEV strains.Encouragingly,both drugs exhibited a sizeable therapeutic window against HEV.For instance,the IC50 value of vidofludimus calcium is 4.6–7.6-fold lower than the current therapeutic doses in patients.Mechanistically,their anti-HEV mode of action depends on the blockage of pyrimidine synthesis.Notably,two drugs robustly inhibited ribavirin treatment failure-associated HEV mutants(Y1320H,G1634R).Their combination with IFN-αresulted in synergistic antiviral activity.In conclusion,we identified vidofludimus calcium and pyrazofurin as potent candidates for the treatment of HEV infections.Based on their antiviral potency,and also the favorable safety profile identified in clinical studies,our study supports the initiation of clinical studies to repurpose these drugs for treating chronic hepatitis E.展开更多
As an immune checkpoint,Tim-3 plays roles in the regulation of both adaptive and innate immune cells including macrophages and is greatly involved in chronic liver diseases.However,the precise roles of Tim-3 in nonalc...As an immune checkpoint,Tim-3 plays roles in the regulation of both adaptive and innate immune cells including macrophages and is greatly involved in chronic liver diseases.However,the precise roles of Tim-3 in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)remain unstated.In the current study,we analyzed Tim-3 expression on different subpopulations of liver macrophages and further investigated the potential roles of Tim-3 on hepatic macrophages in methionine and choline-deficient diet(MCD)-induced NASH mice.The results of flow cytometry demonstrated the significantly increased expression of Tim-3 on all detected liver macrophage subsets in MCD mice,including F4/80^(+)CD11b^(+),F4/80^(+)CD68^(+),and F4/80^(+)CD169^(+)macrophages.Remarkably,Tim-3 knockout(KO)significantly accelerated MCD-induced liver steatosis,displaying higher serum ALT,larger hepatic vacuolation,more liver lipid deposition,and more severe liver fibrosis.Moreover,compared with wild-type C57BL/6 mice,Tim-3 KO MCD mice demonstrated an enhanced expression of NOX2,NLRP3,and caspase-1 p20 together with increased generation of IL-1βand IL-18 in livers.In vitro studies demonstrated that Tim-3 negatively regulated the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and related downstream pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion of IL-1βand IL-18 in macrophages.Exogenous administration of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC),a small molecular inhibitor of ROS,remarkably suppressed caspase-1 p20 expression and IL-1βand IL-18 production in livers of Tim-3 KO mice,thus significantly reducing the severity of steatohepatitis induced by MCD.In conclusion,Tim-3 is a promising protector in MCD-induced steatohepatitis by controlling ROS and the associated pro-inflammatory cytokine production in macrophages.展开更多
How sex-related root traits and soil microbes and their interactions respond to drought remains unclear.Here,we investigated how fine root traits and the composition of rhizosphere microbial communities in Populus eup...How sex-related root traits and soil microbes and their interactions respond to drought remains unclear.Here,we investigated how fine root traits and the composition of rhizosphere microbial communities in Populus euphratica females and males respond to drought in concert in 17-year-old plantations.Females increased specific root length(SRL)in response to drought.However,males showed no changes in their roots but significant increases in arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphal biomass and population of Gram-negative bacteria in the rhizosphere.Also,fungal symbiotroph communities associated with root systems in males differed from those in females under drought.We further demonstrated that the Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria ratios positively correlated with the SRL,while fungi to bacteria ratios were negatively correlated.Meanwhile,the relative abundance of symbiotrophs was negatively correlated with the SRL,while saprotroph abundance was positively correlated.Nevertheless,the relative abundance of symbiotrophs was positively correlated with the root carbon content(RCC).These findings indicate that microbial responses to drought depend highly upon the sex of the plant and microbial group and are related to root trait adjustments to drought.This discovery also highlights the role of plant-microbial interactions in the ecosystems of P.euphratica forest plantations.展开更多
基金financially supported by Open Fund of Material Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province of China(No.2020CL09)Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis(No.2214503)。
文摘Vanadium flow batteries(VFBs)are considered ideal for grid-sc ale,long-duration energy storage applications owing to their decoupled output power and storage capacity,high safety,efficiency,and long cycle life.However,the widespread adoption of VFB s is hindered by the use of expensive Nafion membranes.Herein,we report a soft template-induced method to develop a porous polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)membrane for VFB applications.By incorporating water-soluble and flexible polyethylene glycol(PEG 400)as a soft template,we induced the aggregation of hydrophilic sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone),resulting in phase separation from the hydrophobic PVDF polymer during membrane formation.This process led to the creation of a porous PVDF membrane with controllable morphologies determined by the polyethylene glycol content in the cast solution.The optimized porous PVDF membrane enabled a stable VFB performance for 200 cycles at a current density of 80 mA/cm^(2),and the VFB exhibited a Coulombic efficiency of 95.2%and a voltage efficiency of 87.8%.These findings provide valuable insights for the development of highly stable membranes for VFB applications.
文摘Having a universal, fair, democratic and practical higher education system plays a particularly important role in the future development of the country. However, the higher education system in various countries is uneven. It is of great significance to establish a general evaluation system for the development of global education. In this paper, 23 indicators are preliminarily selected from the education data of Universitas 21 and Global Statistical Yearbook. After the gray correlation analysis, 12 indicators were selected. On the one hand, principal component analysis is used to reduce the dimension of these 12 indicators in 50 countries, and the first four principal components with cumulative contribution rate of 99% are finally selected as the input parameters of BP neural network. On the other hand, 12 indicators are divided into four aspects as the standard of scheme decision-making. Finally, a higher education quality evaluation and decision-making model based on BP neural network and analytic hierarchy process are established. Then eight countries are selected to use the model to evaluate their current higher education quality. Based on the input and evaluation results of the four aspects of higher education in various countries, the analytic hierarchy process is used to make program decision, and several improvement suggestions are put forward for the current education policies of various countries.
基金supported in part by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Programs No. 30270331 and No. 30670469)Director Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases (Sichuan University)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Sichuan Province (No.06ZQ026-035)the Key Technologies R&D Program of Sichuan Province (2006Z08-010)
文摘Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has long been considered as a principal force for an organism to gain novel genes in genome evolution. Homology search, phylogenetic analysis and nucleotide composition analysis are three major objective approaches to arguably determine the occurrence and directionality of HGT. Here, 21 genes that possess the potential to horizontal transfer were acquired from the whole genome of Magnaporthe grisea according to annotation, among which three candidate genes (corresponding protein accession numbers are EAA55123, EAA47200 and EAA52136) were selected for further analysis. According to BLAST homology results, we subsequently conducted phylogenetic analysis of the three candidate HGT genes. Moreover, nucleotide composition analysis was conducted to further validate these HGTs. In addition, the functions of the three candidate genes were searched in COG database. Consequently, we conclude that the gene encoding protein EAA55123 is transferred from Clostridium perfringens. Another HGT event is between EAA52136 and a certain metazoan's corresponding gene, but the direction remains uncertain. Yet, EAA47200 is not a transferred gene.
基金financially supported by the Department of Education of Liaoning Province of China
文摘Micro-nano structured Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)cathodes were prepared by spray drying,followed by calcination at 700°C.The spherical Li Fe_(1-x)Mn_xPO_4/C(0≤x≤0.05)particles with the size of 0.5 to5.0μm are composed of lots of nanoparticles of 20 to 30 nm,and have the well-developed interconnected pore structure.In contrast,when Mn doping content is 3 mol%(x=0.03),the Li Fe_(0.97)Mn_(0.03)PO_4/C demonstrates maximum specific surface area of 31.30 m^2/g,more uniform pore size and relatively better electrochemical performance.The initial discharge capacities are 161.59,157.04 and 153.13 m Ah/g at a discharge rate of 0.2,0.5 and 1 C,respectively.Meanwhile,the discharge capacity retentions are～100%after 120 cycles.The improved electrochemical performance should be attributed to higher specific surface,smaller polarization voltage,and a high Li^+diffusion rate due to the micro-nano porous structure and lattice expansion produced by Mn doping.
基金supported by the Talent Program of Zhejiang University(0022112)。
文摘Selenium(Se)acquirement from daily diet can help reduce the risk of many diseases.The edible parts of crop plants are the main source of dietary Se,while the Se content in crops is determined by Se bioavailability in soil.We summarize recent research on the biogeochemical cycle of Se driven by specific microorganisms and emphasize the oxidizing process in the Se cycle.Moreover,we discuss how plant root exudates and rhizosphere microorganisms affect soil Se availability.Finally,we cover beneficial microorganisms,including endophytes,that promote crop quality and improve crop tolerance to environmental stresses.Se availability to plants depends on the balance between adsorption and desorption,reduction,methylation and oxidation,which are determined by interactions among soil properties,microbial communities and plants.Reduction and methylation processes governed by bacteria or fungi lead to declined Se availability,while Se oxidation regulated by Se-oxidizing microorganisms increases Se availability to plants.Despite a much lower rate of Se oxidization compared to reduction and methylation,the potential roles of microbial communities in increasing Se bioavailability are probably largely underestimated.Enhancing Se oxidation and Se desorption are crucial for the promotion of Se bioavailability and uptake,particularly in Se-deficient soils.Beneficial roles of Se are reported in terms of improved crop growth and quality,and enhanced protection against fungal diseases and abiotic stress through improved photosynthetic traits,increased sugar and amino acid contents,and promoted defense systems.Understanding Se transformation along the plant-soil continuum is crucial for agricultural production and even for human health.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:U20A20307,52107015。
文摘To enhance the DC electrical performance of cross-linked polyethylene(XLPE),the graftable antioxidant methacrylic acid 2-hydroxy-3-(4-anilinoanilino)propyl ester(GA),which contains carbonyl and amino groups,and the crosslinking coagent trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate(TMPTMA),which contains carbonyl groups,are individually or co-grafted onto XLPE.The slightly higher deep trap density introduced by higher grafting concentration of TMPTMA results in more significant suppression effect of conductance current and enhanced breakdown strength at a lower temperature,while the suppression effect for the conductance current at 90°C becomes weakened due to limited trap energy.Meanwhile,the deeper energy level introduced by GA suppresses the conductance current and improves the electrical strength of XLPE at 90°C more significantly.By co-grafting,the conductance current of XLPE in a wide range temperature can be significantly reduced,especially for the temperature dependence of conductance current,which is beneficial to suppress the field strength reversal.The results of thermally stimulated current and molecular simulation show that the polar groups of two monomers introduce deep charge traps in XLPE.The co-grafting system ensures the rationality of the crosslinking reaction kinetics and does not affect the cable manufacturing.
基金Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82104952,No.82004240)Special project for clinical research of health industry of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(No.202140172)+1 种基金Special project of medical innovation research of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(No.21Y11923600)the Shanghai Office of Traditional Chinese Medicine Development(No.ZY2018-2020-RCPY-2009).
文摘Objective To explore the correlation between macrophages and interleukin-10(IL-10 in the peripheral blood of breast cancer(BC)patients and the diagnostic value of joint detection.Methods BC patients(n=50)and healthy controls(n=40)were prospectively recruited.The percentage of circulating cluster of differentiation 14(CD 14)macrophage cells was analyzed by flow cytometry,and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect IL-10 expression levels.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to verify the diagnostic value of the models based on the expression of CD14 macrophage cell populations and IL-10.In addition,the association between model expression and clinicopathological characteristics was investigated.Another 30 patients with BC and 30 with benign breast disease were selected to validate the IL-10 and CD14 macrophage joint detection model using the same method.Results CD14 macrophage and IL-10 expression levels in BC patients were higher than those in healthy controls(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of CD14+macrophages combined with IL-10 was 0.830,the sensitivity was 72.0%,and the specificity was 87.5%.Its diagnostic efficiency was better than all other single and joint detections.Correlation analysis of clinicopathological features showed that IL-10 and CD14+macrophage joint detection was significantly correlated with tumor size,tumor-node-metastasis(TNM)stage,and lymph node,estrogen receptor(ER),and Ki-67 expression(P<0.05).The validation analysis results were consistent with the test results.Conclusion Peripheral blood macrophages can be an independent diagnostic marker for BC.Joint detection of CD14-macrophages and IL-10 suggests poor prognosis,which has unlimited potential to guide BC development and provides a new theory for studying tumor-associated macrophages in BC.
基金Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82004240)the Scientific Research Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(No.17401935300)+2 种基金Special Research Projects for Graduate Student Innovation and Training of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.Y20200073)the Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission(No.2018LQ020)the Shanghai Office of Traditional Chinese Medicine Development(No.ZY2018-2020-RCPY-2009).
文摘Objective The relationship between the expression of kinesin family member 15 (KIF15) andclinicopathological features in breast cancer (BC) remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to explorethe influence of KIF15 expression on the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and evaluate itsclinical value in predicting prognosis for BC patients.Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to detect KIF15 expression in 93 BC patients undergoingNAC to analyze the relationship between KIF15 expression and clinical efficacy and analytical parameters.Results Of the 93 BC patients enrolled, 24.73% who underwent NAC had higher KIF15 expression levels,showing positive correlations with ER, HER-2, Ki67, and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). The clinicalbenefit of NAC was 70.97%, and the major histological response (MHR) rate was 61.29%. The effectivetherapeutic rate in patients with high KIF15 expression was 95.65%, while the MHR rate was 65.22%.Various molecular BC subtypes with varied clinical and pathological responses exhibited correlation toa large extent. Of all the BC patients studied, 84% of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patientswere evaluated as clinically effective, and 52% of the TNBC patients were evaluated as pathologicallyeffective, and these values were significantly higher than those of the other molecular types (P < 0.05).The expression of KIF15 in 25 TNBC patients showed positive correlations with lymph node metastasis.Conclusion Overexpression of KIF15 was shown to increase BC sensitivity to chemotherapy anddemonstrated better outcomes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2019YFB1309701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant Nos.3020021501839 and 61804009)the Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars and Analysis&Testing Center,Beijing Institute of Technology.
文摘Synapses are essential for the transmission of neural signals.Synaptic plasticity allows for changes in synaptic strength,enabling the brain to learn from experience.With the rapid development of neuromorphic electronics,tremendous efforts have been devoted to designing and fabricating electronic devices that can mimic synapse operating modes.This growing interest in the field will provide unprecedented opportunities for new hardware architectures for artificial intelligence.In this review,we focus on research of three-terminal artificial synapses based on two-dimensional(2D)materials regulated by electrical,optical and mechanical stimulation.In addition,we systematically summarize artificial synapse applications in various sensory systems,including bioplastic bionics,logical transformation,associative learning,image recognition,and multimodal pattern recognition.Finally,the current challenges and future perspectives involving integration,power consumption and functionality are outlined.
文摘Fog computing is a new paradigm supporting the stringent requirements of mobility applications by bridging cloud computing and smart devices. Since the smart devices may be deployed in dynamic areas where are out of strict monitoring and protection, fog computing requires security protections to ensure confidentiality and integrity. In this article, to deal with security requirements and considering the distinctive features, a key management based on hypergraph schemed is designed. Firstly, based on the key hypergraph, the three hierarchy architecture of fog computing is divided into two subnetworks. Furthermore, each key management process of both two subnetworks is designed to satisfy the operational and security requirements of fog computing. Finally, the performance evaluation and numerical simulation have been provided to validate the proposed scheme.
文摘Characteristics of the precipitate α″-Fe16N2 phase have been investigated by X-ray diffraction and TEM analysis. VSM measurements give the saturation magnetization of the α″ phase.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFB1309701),the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Grant Nos.3020021501839 and 61804009),and the Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars,Beijing Institute of Technology Analysis&Testing Center,and SUSTech Core Research Facilities.
文摘Microrobots have garnered tremendous attention due to their small size,flexible movement,and potential for various in situ treatments.However,functional modification of microrobots has become crucial for their interaction with the environment,except for precise motion control.Here,a novel artificial intelligence(AI)microrobot is designed that can respond to changes in the external environment without an onboard energy supply and transmit signals wirelessly in real time.The AI microrobot can cooperate with external electromagnetic imaging equipment and enhance the local radiofrequency(RF)magnetic field to achieve a large penetration sensing depth and a high spatial resolution.The working ranges are determined by the structure of the sensor circuit,and the corresponding enhancement effect can be modulated by the conductivity and permittivity of the surrounding environment,reaching~560 times at most.Under the control of an external magnetic field,the magnetic tail can actuate the microrobotic agent to move accurately,with great potential to realize in situ monitoring in different places in the human body,almost noninvasively,especially around potential diseases,which is of great significance for early disease discovery and accurate diagnosis.In addition,the compatible fabrication process can produce swarms of functional microrobots.The findings highlight the feasibility of the self-sensing AI microrobots for the development of in situ diagnosis or even treatment according to sensing signals.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270161,32100117,32100118)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20210899,BK20210900,BK20210901)+1 种基金Research Grant of Jiangsu Commission of Health,China(ZD2021036)the Starting Grant for Talents of Xuzhou Medical University(D2021007,D2021008).
文摘Hepatitis E virus(HEV)infection can cause severe complications and high mortality,particularly in pregnant women,organ transplant recipients,individuals with pre-existing liver disease and immunosuppressed patients.However,there are still unmet needs for treating chronic HEV infections.Herein,we screened a best-in-class drug repurposing library consisting of 262 drugs/compounds.Upon screening,we identified vidofludimus calcium and pyrazofurin as novel anti-HEV entities.Vidofludimus calcium is the next-generation dihydroorotate dehydrogenase(DHODH)inhibitor in the phase 3 pipeline to treat autoimmune diseases or SARS-CoV-2 infection.Pyrazofurin selectively targets uridine monophosphate synthetase(UMPS).Their anti-HEV effects were further investigated in a range of cell culture models and human liver organoids models with wild type HEV strains and ribavirin treatment failure-associated HEV strains.Encouragingly,both drugs exhibited a sizeable therapeutic window against HEV.For instance,the IC50 value of vidofludimus calcium is 4.6–7.6-fold lower than the current therapeutic doses in patients.Mechanistically,their anti-HEV mode of action depends on the blockage of pyrimidine synthesis.Notably,two drugs robustly inhibited ribavirin treatment failure-associated HEV mutants(Y1320H,G1634R).Their combination with IFN-αresulted in synergistic antiviral activity.In conclusion,we identified vidofludimus calcium and pyrazofurin as potent candidates for the treatment of HEV infections.Based on their antiviral potency,and also the favorable safety profile identified in clinical studies,our study supports the initiation of clinical studies to repurpose these drugs for treating chronic hepatitis E.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFE0127000)the National Natural Science Fund for Outstanding Youth Fund(81425012)+1 种基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China(91529305 and 81371831)the Program for 2016ZDJS07A17.
文摘As an immune checkpoint,Tim-3 plays roles in the regulation of both adaptive and innate immune cells including macrophages and is greatly involved in chronic liver diseases.However,the precise roles of Tim-3 in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)remain unstated.In the current study,we analyzed Tim-3 expression on different subpopulations of liver macrophages and further investigated the potential roles of Tim-3 on hepatic macrophages in methionine and choline-deficient diet(MCD)-induced NASH mice.The results of flow cytometry demonstrated the significantly increased expression of Tim-3 on all detected liver macrophage subsets in MCD mice,including F4/80^(+)CD11b^(+),F4/80^(+)CD68^(+),and F4/80^(+)CD169^(+)macrophages.Remarkably,Tim-3 knockout(KO)significantly accelerated MCD-induced liver steatosis,displaying higher serum ALT,larger hepatic vacuolation,more liver lipid deposition,and more severe liver fibrosis.Moreover,compared with wild-type C57BL/6 mice,Tim-3 KO MCD mice demonstrated an enhanced expression of NOX2,NLRP3,and caspase-1 p20 together with increased generation of IL-1βand IL-18 in livers.In vitro studies demonstrated that Tim-3 negatively regulated the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and related downstream pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion of IL-1βand IL-18 in macrophages.Exogenous administration of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC),a small molecular inhibitor of ROS,remarkably suppressed caspase-1 p20 expression and IL-1βand IL-18 production in livers of Tim-3 KO mice,thus significantly reducing the severity of steatohepatitis induced by MCD.In conclusion,Tim-3 is a promising protector in MCD-induced steatohepatitis by controlling ROS and the associated pro-inflammatory cytokine production in macrophages.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1803231).
文摘How sex-related root traits and soil microbes and their interactions respond to drought remains unclear.Here,we investigated how fine root traits and the composition of rhizosphere microbial communities in Populus euphratica females and males respond to drought in concert in 17-year-old plantations.Females increased specific root length(SRL)in response to drought.However,males showed no changes in their roots but significant increases in arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphal biomass and population of Gram-negative bacteria in the rhizosphere.Also,fungal symbiotroph communities associated with root systems in males differed from those in females under drought.We further demonstrated that the Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria ratios positively correlated with the SRL,while fungi to bacteria ratios were negatively correlated.Meanwhile,the relative abundance of symbiotrophs was negatively correlated with the SRL,while saprotroph abundance was positively correlated.Nevertheless,the relative abundance of symbiotrophs was positively correlated with the root carbon content(RCC).These findings indicate that microbial responses to drought depend highly upon the sex of the plant and microbial group and are related to root trait adjustments to drought.This discovery also highlights the role of plant-microbial interactions in the ecosystems of P.euphratica forest plantations.
