Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 ...Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 on air pollution(only papers included in the Web of Science Core Collection database were considered),more than 24000 papers were authored or co-authored by scientists working in China.In this paper,we review a limited number of representative and significant studies on atmospheric chemistry in China in the last few years,including studies on(1)sources and emission inventories,(2)atmospheric chemical processes,(3)interactions of air pollution with meteorology,weather and climate,(4)interactions between the biosphere and atmosphere,and(5)data assimilation.The intention was not to provide a complete review of all progress made in the last few years,but rather to serve as a starting point for learning more about atmospheric chemistry research in China.The advances reviewed in this paper have enabled a theoretical framework for the air pollution complex to be established,provided robust scientific support to highly successful air pollution control policies in China,and created great opportunities in education,training,and career development for many graduate students and young scientists.This paper further highlights that developing and low-income countries that are heavily affected by air pollution can benefit from these research advances,whilst at the same time acknowledging that many challenges and opportunities still remain in atmospheric chemistry research in China,to hopefully be addressed over the next few decades.展开更多
BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder that affects women of reproductive age.It is characterized by a cancer-like invasion of the extra-uterine endometrium and exhibits a strong association with ...BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder that affects women of reproductive age.It is characterized by a cancer-like invasion of the extra-uterine endometrium and exhibits a strong association with ovarian clear cell cancer and endometrioid cancer.Endometriosis-associated fallopian tube endometrioid adenocarcinoma synchronized with endometrial adenocarcinoma was rarely reported.CASE SUMMARY A 49-year-old woman was referred to our hospital complaining about abnormal vaginal bleeding for three years following unsatisfactory medication.Intraop-erative frozen sections unexpectedly unveiled an endometrioid cancer of the left fallopian tube with superficial invasion surrounded by diffuse endometriosis synchronized with endometrioid endometrial cancer.CONCLUSION It was difficult to make a differential diagnosis when confronted with incidental findings of fallopian tube cancer lesions synchronized with endometrial cancer.The key differential diagnosis of primary endometriosis-associated endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube from endometrial adenocarcinoma invol-vement relies on the pathological identification of malignant transformation in fallopian tube endometriosis disease.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the expression of interleukin(IL)-33 in the cornea and human corneal epithelial cells(HCECs) exposed to Aspergillus fumigatus(A. fumigatus), and to determine the function of IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling...AIM: To investigate the expression of interleukin(IL)-33 in the cornea and human corneal epithelial cells(HCECs) exposed to Aspergillus fumigatus(A. fumigatus), and to determine the function of IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling pathway in the immune response of corneal epithelial cells to A. fumigatus infection.METHODS: The mRNA and protein expression of IL-33 in HCECs and mice corneas were examined by quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR) and Western blot analysis, respectively. IL-33 expression was also detected in cornea samples from healthy donors and patients with fungal keratitis with immunohistochemistry. The cultured HCECs were treated with inactive A. fumigatus hyphae at various concentrations with or without recombinant human IL-33 protein, soluble recombinant ST2 protein, specific ST2 neutralizing antibody, or the mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) p38 inhibitor SB203580 for evaluation of the expression and activation of IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling in the regulation of proinflammatory cytokines. The production levels of IL-6 and IL-1β were determined by qR T-PCR and enzymelinked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The proliferation of HCECs was determined by a Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK8) assay and cell count.RESULTS: IL-33 expression levels increased in the corneal tissues of patients with fungal keratitis and in mice corneas of experimental A. fumigatus infection,as well as in HCECs with infection of A. fumigatus. A. fumigatus strongly stimulated HCECs-generated proinflammatory cytokine(IL-6 and IL-1β) production at both the mRNA and protein levels. This production of proinflammatory mediators stimulated by A. fumigatus was further stimulated by IL-33 and was prevented by soluble ST2 protein or ST2 neutralizing antibody. Moreover, IL-33 naturally promoted the p38 phosphorylation induced by A. fumigatus, which was suppressed by soluble ST2 protein. The MAPK p38 inhibitor SB203580 also inhibited the A. fumigatus-induced proinflammatory cytokine production. IL-33 administration for 48 h and 72 h promoted the proliferation of HCECs, which was attenuated by treatment with soluble recombinant human ST2 protein.CONCLUSION: A. fumigatus elevates IL-33 expression in human and mice corneas and HCECs. Thus, IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling may play an important role in amplifying the immune response of corneal epithelial cells to A. fumigatus infection. Besides, IL-33 promotes the cell proliferation of HCECs via its receptor ST2. These findings suggest a novel autocrine mechanism of amplification of the fungalinduced inflammatory response in the corneal epithelium, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for fungal keratitis.展开更多
Objective:To prepare a novel biodegradable poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrilate)(pHEMAt hydrogel as tissue engineering scaffold.Methods:The pHEMA hydrogel was synthesized by microwaveassisted polymerization using 2-hydroxy...Objective:To prepare a novel biodegradable poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrilate)(pHEMAt hydrogel as tissue engineering scaffold.Methods:The pHEMA hydrogel was synthesized by microwaveassisted polymerization using 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylale(IIEMA)as the raw material,potassium persulfate as the initiator,and PCI.X as the cross-linking additive.The hvdrogels was characterized with FTIR and NMR spectroscopy.The physical and chemical properties of the prepared hydrogel were evaluated,and its degradation performance was tested.The cytotoxicity of the optimum composite hydrogel was measured by an MTT assay to confirm the feasibility of its use in tissue engineering.Results:The optimum conditions under which the hydrogel was prepared by microwave-assisted polymerization are as follows:1.5 g cross-linking additive,0.3 g initiator,reaction temperature of 80°C,and microwave power of 800 W.Degradation studies showed good degradation profiles with 75%in 17 days.Additionally,the hydrogels did not elicit any cytotoxic response in in vitro cytotoxic assays.Conclusion:A biodegradable pIIEMA hydrogel was successfully prepared by microwave-assisted polymerization,as confirmed from FTIR and NMR results.The hydrogel shows promising applications in tissue engineering,and its healing ability and biocompatibilily will be evaluated in detail in the future.展开更多
1.Introduction In recent years,the air quality in China has improved significantly.In many cities,however,the concentration of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))remains higher than the secondary-level national ambient ...1.Introduction In recent years,the air quality in China has improved significantly.In many cities,however,the concentration of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))remains higher than the secondary-level national ambient air quality standard(NAAQS level-2,35μg·m^(-3),GB3095-2012[1])and much higher than the first-level NAAQS(15μg·m^(-3),GB3095-2012[1])and the World Health Organization(WHO)air quality guidelines(5μg·m^(-3)).展开更多
BACKGROUND His bundle pacing(HBP)and left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)both provide physiologic pacing which maintain left ventricular synchrony.They both improve heart failure(HF)symptoms in atrial fibrillation(AF)patie...BACKGROUND His bundle pacing(HBP)and left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)both provide physiologic pacing which maintain left ventricular synchrony.They both improve heart failure(HF)symptoms in atrial fibrillation(AF)patients.We aimed to assess the intra-patient comparison of ventricular function and remodeling as well as leads parameters corresponding to two pacing modalities in AF patients referred for pacing in intermediate term.METHODS Uncontrolled tachycardia AF patients with both leads implantation successfully were randomized to either modality.Echocardiographic measurements,New York Heart Association(NYHA)classification,quality-of-life assessments and leads parameters were obtained at baseline and at each 6-month follow up.Left ventricular function including the left ventricular endosystolic volume(LVESV),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and right ventricular(RV)function quantified by tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion(TAPSE)were all assessed.RESULTS Consecutively twenty-eight patients implanted with both HBP and LBBP leads successfully were enrolled(69.1±8.1 years,53.6% male,LVEF 59.2%±13.7%).The LVESV was improved by both pacing modalities in all patients(n=23)and the LVEF was improved in patients with baseline LVEF at less than 50%(n=6).The TAPSE was improved by HBP but not LBBP(n=23).CONCLUSION In this crossover comparison between HBP and LBBP,LBBP was found to have an equivalent effect on LV function and remodeling but better and more stable parameters in AF patients with uncontrolled ventricular rates referred for atrioventricular node(AVN)ablation.HBP could be preferred in patients with reduced TAPSE at baseline rather than LBBP.展开更多
As the largest steel-producing country,China’s steel industry has experienced rapid development in terms of production level and quality.Owing to the high consumption of coal in the iron and steel industry,air pollut...As the largest steel-producing country,China’s steel industry has experienced rapid development in terms of production level and quality.Owing to the high consumption of coal in the iron and steel industry,air pollutants and carbon dioxide(CO_(2))show similar emission properties in flue gas.In view of the collaborative reduction of pollution and carbon emissions,the emission standards for pollutants and carbon were first analyzed,suggesting that carbon emission standards for the iron and steel industry should be accelerated.A collaborative technology system for the reduction of pollution and carbon emissions from the iron and steel industry in China is demonstrated,consisting of(1)optimization of present ultra-low emission technology,(2)low-carbon innovation for present production processes,(3)steel production process reengineering,and(4)carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS).Finally,the technical prospect for collaborative reduction of pollution and carbon emissions from the iron and steel industry in China is suggested to support high-quality green development in this industry.展开更多
Nitrogen oxide(NO_(x))is one of the most critical contaminants in the air,and the control of NO_(x)emission from diesel vehicles is very important.Cu-based small-pore zeolites have already been applied for NO_(x)abate...Nitrogen oxide(NO_(x))is one of the most critical contaminants in the air,and the control of NO_(x)emission from diesel vehicles is very important.Cu-based small-pore zeolites have already been applied for NO_(x)abatement on diesel vehicles.Among the small-pore zeolites,Cu-SSZ-50 catalysts with good NH_(3)-SCR catalytic activity were believed to have potential for application.In this study,a one-pot synthesis method for Cu-SSZ-50 catalysts was developed for the first time,using the co-templates of Cu-TEPA and 2,6-dimethyl-N-methylpyridinium hydroxide.In this synthesis method,Cu-SSZ-50 with various Cu contents can be obtained by adjusting the amount of Cu-TEPA without the need for a further after-treatment process.The addition of Cu-TEPA affected the framework atoms and Cu species,and a lower Si/Al ratio and more SCR active Cu species were obtained.The synthesized catalyst with a Cu/Al ratio of 0.40 exhibited over 90%NO_(x)conversion between 200℃and 450℃for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_(x)with NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR).Meanwhile,over 80%NO_(x)conversion could be obtained from 250℃to 450℃after hydrothermal aging at 750℃for 16 h.In addition,both L-H and E-R mechanisms were proven to exist for the one-pot-synthesized Cu-SSZ-50 by in situ DRIFTS experiments.The simple synthesis procedure,excellent catalytic activity and hydrothermal stability brighten the prospects for the application of Cu-SSZ-50.展开更多
Aiming at purification of NO_(x)from hydrogen internal combustion engines(HICEs),the hydrogen selective catalytic reduction(H_(2)-SCR)reaction was investigated over a series of Pt/KFI zeolite catalysts.H_(2)can readil...Aiming at purification of NO_(x)from hydrogen internal combustion engines(HICEs),the hydrogen selective catalytic reduction(H_(2)-SCR)reaction was investigated over a series of Pt/KFI zeolite catalysts.H_(2)can readily reduce NO_(x)to N_(2)and N_(2)O while O_(2)inhibited the deNO_(x)efficiency by consuming the reductant H_(2).The Pt/KFI zeolite catalysts with Pt loading below 0.1wt.% are optimized H_(2)-SCR catalysts due to its suitable operation temperature window since high Pt loading favors the H_(2)-O_(2)reaction which lead to the insufficient of reactants.Compared to metal Pt^(0)species,Pt^(δ+)species showed lower activation energy of H_(2)-SCR reaction and thought to be as reasonable active sites.Further,Eley-Rideal(E-R)reaction mechanism was proposed as evidenced by the reaction orders in kinetic studies.Last,the optimized reactor was designed with hybrid Pt/KFI catalysts with various Pt loading which achieve a high NO_(x)conversion in a wide temperature range.展开更多
Ca-type todorokite catalysts were designed and prepared by a simple redox method and applied to the selective reduction of NO_(x) by NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR)for the first time.Compared with the Na-type manjiroite prepared b...Ca-type todorokite catalysts were designed and prepared by a simple redox method and applied to the selective reduction of NO_(x) by NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR)for the first time.Compared with the Na-type manjiroite prepared by the same method,the todorokite catalysts with different Mn/Ca ratios showed greatly improved catalytic activity for NO_(x) reduction.Among them,Mn8Ca4 catalyst exhibited the best NH_(3)-SCR performance,achieving 90%NO_(x) conversion within temperature range of 70-275℃ and having a high sulphur resistance.Compared to the Na-type manjiroite sample,Ca-type todorokite catalysts possessed an increased size of tunnel,resulting in a larger specific surface area.As increased the amounts of Ca doping,the Na content in Ca-type todorokite catalysts significantly decreased,providing larger amounts of Bronsted acid sites for NH_(3) adsorption to produce NH_(4)^(+).The NH_(4)^(+)species were highly active for reaction with NO+O_(2),playing a determining role in NH_(3)-SCR process at low temperatures.Meanwhile,larger amounts of surface adsorbed oxygen contained over the Ca-doping samples than that over Na-type manjiroite,promoting the oxidation of NO and fast SCR processes.Over the Ca-type todorokite catalysts,furthermore,nitrates produced during the flow of NO+O_(2),were more active for reaction with NH_(3) than that over Na-type manjiroite,benefiting the occurrence of NH_(3)-SCR process.This study provides novel insights into the design of NH_(3)-SCR catalysts with high performance.展开更多
Hydrothermal stability is crucial for the practical application of deNO_(x)catalyst on diesel vehicles,for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_(x)with NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR).SnO_(2)-based materials possess superior hy...Hydrothermal stability is crucial for the practical application of deNO_(x)catalyst on diesel vehicles,for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_(x)with NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR).SnO_(2)-based materials possess superior hydrothermal stability,which is attractive for the development of NH_(3)-SCR catalyst.In this work,a series of Ce-Nb/SnO_(2)catalysts,with Ce and Nb loading on SnO_(2)support,were prepared by impregnation method.It was found that,the NH_(3)-SCR activities and hydrothermal stabilities of the Ce-Nb/SnO_(2)catalysts significantly varied with the impregnation sequences,and the Ce-Nb(f)/SnO_(2) catalyst that firstly impregnated Nb and then impregnated Ce exhibited the best performance.The characterization results revealed that CeNb(f)/SnO_(2)possessed appropriate acidity and redox capability.Furthermore,the strong synergistic effect between Nb and Sn species stabilized the structure and maintained the dispersion of acid sites.This study may provide a new understanding for the effect of impregnation sequence on activity and hydrothermal stability and a new environmental-friendly NH_(3)-SCR catalyst with potential applications for NO_(x)removal from diesel and hydrogenfueled engines.展开更多
This study aims to estimate the tree diversity status of Rashad Forest Reserves in the Rashad locality of the South Kordofan State of Sudan. For data collection, eight sample plots (20 × 20</span><b> ...This study aims to estimate the tree diversity status of Rashad Forest Reserves in the Rashad locality of the South Kordofan State of Sudan. For data collection, eight sample plots (20 × 20</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">m) were taken randomly, and parameters were determined: </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">trees</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> species diversity, composition, relative density, dominance, important value index, and species richness in the Rashad forest reserve. The results show that a total of 237 and 56 tree species, including 22 families, have been identified in the study area. Fabaceae family and species numbers have the highest number of 13 species in 8 genera, followed by Combretaceae with 8 species belonging to 3 different genera, Malvaceae with 5 species belonging to 4 different genera, Apocynaceae with 3 species belonging to 3 different genera. The Arecaceae, Burseraceae, Capparaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Meliaceae, and Rubiaceae families each had two species, and all the other 11 families had one species each. Among the 56 different tree species found within the reserve. The results also indicated that </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Tamarindus indica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ziziphus </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">spina</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">christi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (L.) Desf. had the highest relative density and dominance of 4.64% and 11% respectively. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Adansonia digitata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Grewia </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">villosa</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Willd, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Vepris </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nobilis</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Delile) Mziray had density and dominance of 4.80% and 9%.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Followed by </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anogeissus </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">leiocarpa</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (DC.) Guill. & Perr, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Adansonia digitata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Catunaregam </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nilotica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Stapf) Tirveng. (Syn: </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Xeromphis </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nilotica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Stapf) Keay, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Vangueria madagascariensis</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> J. F. Gmel. with 3.38% and 8%, respectively.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Eleven species recorded the least relative dominance of 0.42%.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Shannon-Weiner diversity index (H’) value stood at 3.82. And as diversity indices varied with location depending on the species available within an ecological zone, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rashad</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> forest reserve is blessed with a moderate diversity index.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91844000)。
文摘Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 on air pollution(only papers included in the Web of Science Core Collection database were considered),more than 24000 papers were authored or co-authored by scientists working in China.In this paper,we review a limited number of representative and significant studies on atmospheric chemistry in China in the last few years,including studies on(1)sources and emission inventories,(2)atmospheric chemical processes,(3)interactions of air pollution with meteorology,weather and climate,(4)interactions between the biosphere and atmosphere,and(5)data assimilation.The intention was not to provide a complete review of all progress made in the last few years,but rather to serve as a starting point for learning more about atmospheric chemistry research in China.The advances reviewed in this paper have enabled a theoretical framework for the air pollution complex to be established,provided robust scientific support to highly successful air pollution control policies in China,and created great opportunities in education,training,and career development for many graduate students and young scientists.This paper further highlights that developing and low-income countries that are heavily affected by air pollution can benefit from these research advances,whilst at the same time acknowledging that many challenges and opportunities still remain in atmospheric chemistry research in China,to hopefully be addressed over the next few decades.
文摘BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder that affects women of reproductive age.It is characterized by a cancer-like invasion of the extra-uterine endometrium and exhibits a strong association with ovarian clear cell cancer and endometrioid cancer.Endometriosis-associated fallopian tube endometrioid adenocarcinoma synchronized with endometrial adenocarcinoma was rarely reported.CASE SUMMARY A 49-year-old woman was referred to our hospital complaining about abnormal vaginal bleeding for three years following unsatisfactory medication.Intraop-erative frozen sections unexpectedly unveiled an endometrioid cancer of the left fallopian tube with superficial invasion surrounded by diffuse endometriosis synchronized with endometrioid endometrial cancer.CONCLUSION It was difficult to make a differential diagnosis when confronted with incidental findings of fallopian tube cancer lesions synchronized with endometrial cancer.The key differential diagnosis of primary endometriosis-associated endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube from endometrial adenocarcinoma invol-vement relies on the pathological identification of malignant transformation in fallopian tube endometriosis disease.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81470609 No.81700800+5 种基金 No.81870632 No.81800800)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2013HQ007 No.ZR2017MH008 No.ZR2017BH025)the Youth National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81500695)
文摘AIM: To investigate the expression of interleukin(IL)-33 in the cornea and human corneal epithelial cells(HCECs) exposed to Aspergillus fumigatus(A. fumigatus), and to determine the function of IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling pathway in the immune response of corneal epithelial cells to A. fumigatus infection.METHODS: The mRNA and protein expression of IL-33 in HCECs and mice corneas were examined by quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR) and Western blot analysis, respectively. IL-33 expression was also detected in cornea samples from healthy donors and patients with fungal keratitis with immunohistochemistry. The cultured HCECs were treated with inactive A. fumigatus hyphae at various concentrations with or without recombinant human IL-33 protein, soluble recombinant ST2 protein, specific ST2 neutralizing antibody, or the mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) p38 inhibitor SB203580 for evaluation of the expression and activation of IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling in the regulation of proinflammatory cytokines. The production levels of IL-6 and IL-1β were determined by qR T-PCR and enzymelinked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The proliferation of HCECs was determined by a Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK8) assay and cell count.RESULTS: IL-33 expression levels increased in the corneal tissues of patients with fungal keratitis and in mice corneas of experimental A. fumigatus infection,as well as in HCECs with infection of A. fumigatus. A. fumigatus strongly stimulated HCECs-generated proinflammatory cytokine(IL-6 and IL-1β) production at both the mRNA and protein levels. This production of proinflammatory mediators stimulated by A. fumigatus was further stimulated by IL-33 and was prevented by soluble ST2 protein or ST2 neutralizing antibody. Moreover, IL-33 naturally promoted the p38 phosphorylation induced by A. fumigatus, which was suppressed by soluble ST2 protein. The MAPK p38 inhibitor SB203580 also inhibited the A. fumigatus-induced proinflammatory cytokine production. IL-33 administration for 48 h and 72 h promoted the proliferation of HCECs, which was attenuated by treatment with soluble recombinant human ST2 protein.CONCLUSION: A. fumigatus elevates IL-33 expression in human and mice corneas and HCECs. Thus, IL-33/ST2/p38 signaling may play an important role in amplifying the immune response of corneal epithelial cells to A. fumigatus infection. Besides, IL-33 promotes the cell proliferation of HCECs via its receptor ST2. These findings suggest a novel autocrine mechanism of amplification of the fungalinduced inflammatory response in the corneal epithelium, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for fungal keratitis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(Grant No.812200)
文摘Objective:To prepare a novel biodegradable poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrilate)(pHEMAt hydrogel as tissue engineering scaffold.Methods:The pHEMA hydrogel was synthesized by microwaveassisted polymerization using 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylale(IIEMA)as the raw material,potassium persulfate as the initiator,and PCI.X as the cross-linking additive.The hvdrogels was characterized with FTIR and NMR spectroscopy.The physical and chemical properties of the prepared hydrogel were evaluated,and its degradation performance was tested.The cytotoxicity of the optimum composite hydrogel was measured by an MTT assay to confirm the feasibility of its use in tissue engineering.Results:The optimum conditions under which the hydrogel was prepared by microwave-assisted polymerization are as follows:1.5 g cross-linking additive,0.3 g initiator,reaction temperature of 80°C,and microwave power of 800 W.Degradation studies showed good degradation profiles with 75%in 17 days.Additionally,the hydrogels did not elicit any cytotoxic response in in vitro cytotoxic assays.Conclusion:A biodegradable pIIEMA hydrogel was successfully prepared by microwave-assisted polymerization,as confirmed from FTIR and NMR results.The hydrogel shows promising applications in tissue engineering,and its healing ability and biocompatibilily will be evaluated in detail in the future.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development(R&D)Program of China(2017YFC0211100)the consulting research project of the Chinese Academy of Engineering(2020-XY-22)the Cultivating Project of Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDPB1901 and RCEES-CYZX-2020).
文摘1.Introduction In recent years,the air quality in China has improved significantly.In many cities,however,the concentration of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))remains higher than the secondary-level national ambient air quality standard(NAAQS level-2,35μg·m^(-3),GB3095-2012[1])and much higher than the first-level NAAQS(15μg·m^(-3),GB3095-2012[1])and the World Health Organization(WHO)air quality guidelines(5μg·m^(-3)).
基金supported by Medical Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province(Grant Number 2020KY220 and 2022506537)the funding from Clinical research project of Zhejiang Medical Association(No.2016ZYC-A28).
文摘BACKGROUND His bundle pacing(HBP)and left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)both provide physiologic pacing which maintain left ventricular synchrony.They both improve heart failure(HF)symptoms in atrial fibrillation(AF)patients.We aimed to assess the intra-patient comparison of ventricular function and remodeling as well as leads parameters corresponding to two pacing modalities in AF patients referred for pacing in intermediate term.METHODS Uncontrolled tachycardia AF patients with both leads implantation successfully were randomized to either modality.Echocardiographic measurements,New York Heart Association(NYHA)classification,quality-of-life assessments and leads parameters were obtained at baseline and at each 6-month follow up.Left ventricular function including the left ventricular endosystolic volume(LVESV),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and right ventricular(RV)function quantified by tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion(TAPSE)were all assessed.RESULTS Consecutively twenty-eight patients implanted with both HBP and LBBP leads successfully were enrolled(69.1±8.1 years,53.6% male,LVEF 59.2%±13.7%).The LVESV was improved by both pacing modalities in all patients(n=23)and the LVEF was improved in patients with baseline LVEF at less than 50%(n=6).The TAPSE was improved by HBP but not LBBP(n=23).CONCLUSION In this crossover comparison between HBP and LBBP,LBBP was found to have an equivalent effect on LV function and remodeling but better and more stable parameters in AF patients with uncontrolled ventricular rates referred for atrioventricular node(AVN)ablation.HBP could be preferred in patients with reduced TAPSE at baseline rather than LBBP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52230002 and 52170118)the Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province(22373701D)the"Clean Combustion and Low-carbon Utilization of Coal,"Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA 29000000)。
文摘As the largest steel-producing country,China’s steel industry has experienced rapid development in terms of production level and quality.Owing to the high consumption of coal in the iron and steel industry,air pollutants and carbon dioxide(CO_(2))show similar emission properties in flue gas.In view of the collaborative reduction of pollution and carbon emissions,the emission standards for pollutants and carbon were first analyzed,suggesting that carbon emission standards for the iron and steel industry should be accelerated.A collaborative technology system for the reduction of pollution and carbon emissions from the iron and steel industry in China is demonstrated,consisting of(1)optimization of present ultra-low emission technology,(2)low-carbon innovation for present production processes,(3)steel production process reengineering,and(4)carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS).Finally,the technical prospect for collaborative reduction of pollution and carbon emissions from the iron and steel industry in China is suggested to support high-quality green development in this industry.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52200136,52225004 and 51978640)the Science and Technology Innovation“2025”major program in Ningbo(No.2020Z103)。
文摘Nitrogen oxide(NO_(x))is one of the most critical contaminants in the air,and the control of NO_(x)emission from diesel vehicles is very important.Cu-based small-pore zeolites have already been applied for NO_(x)abatement on diesel vehicles.Among the small-pore zeolites,Cu-SSZ-50 catalysts with good NH_(3)-SCR catalytic activity were believed to have potential for application.In this study,a one-pot synthesis method for Cu-SSZ-50 catalysts was developed for the first time,using the co-templates of Cu-TEPA and 2,6-dimethyl-N-methylpyridinium hydroxide.In this synthesis method,Cu-SSZ-50 with various Cu contents can be obtained by adjusting the amount of Cu-TEPA without the need for a further after-treatment process.The addition of Cu-TEPA affected the framework atoms and Cu species,and a lower Si/Al ratio and more SCR active Cu species were obtained.The synthesized catalyst with a Cu/Al ratio of 0.40 exhibited over 90%NO_(x)conversion between 200℃and 450℃for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_(x)with NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR).Meanwhile,over 80%NO_(x)conversion could be obtained from 250℃to 450℃after hydrothermal aging at 750℃for 16 h.In addition,both L-H and E-R mechanisms were proven to exist for the one-pot-synthesized Cu-SSZ-50 by in situ DRIFTS experiments.The simple synthesis procedure,excellent catalytic activity and hydrothermal stability brighten the prospects for the application of Cu-SSZ-50.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21906172 and 22188102)the Special project of eco-environmental technology for peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality(No.RCEES-TDZ-2021-2)。
文摘Aiming at purification of NO_(x)from hydrogen internal combustion engines(HICEs),the hydrogen selective catalytic reduction(H_(2)-SCR)reaction was investigated over a series of Pt/KFI zeolite catalysts.H_(2)can readily reduce NO_(x)to N_(2)and N_(2)O while O_(2)inhibited the deNO_(x)efficiency by consuming the reductant H_(2).The Pt/KFI zeolite catalysts with Pt loading below 0.1wt.% are optimized H_(2)-SCR catalysts due to its suitable operation temperature window since high Pt loading favors the H_(2)-O_(2)reaction which lead to the insufficient of reactants.Compared to metal Pt^(0)species,Pt^(δ+)species showed lower activation energy of H_(2)-SCR reaction and thought to be as reasonable active sites.Further,Eley-Rideal(E-R)reaction mechanism was proposed as evidenced by the reaction orders in kinetic studies.Last,the optimized reactor was designed with hybrid Pt/KFI catalysts with various Pt loading which achieve a high NO_(x)conversion in a wide temperature range.
基金supported by Self-deployed Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.E055C003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20B6004 and 22072179)
文摘Ca-type todorokite catalysts were designed and prepared by a simple redox method and applied to the selective reduction of NO_(x) by NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR)for the first time.Compared with the Na-type manjiroite prepared by the same method,the todorokite catalysts with different Mn/Ca ratios showed greatly improved catalytic activity for NO_(x) reduction.Among them,Mn8Ca4 catalyst exhibited the best NH_(3)-SCR performance,achieving 90%NO_(x) conversion within temperature range of 70-275℃ and having a high sulphur resistance.Compared to the Na-type manjiroite sample,Ca-type todorokite catalysts possessed an increased size of tunnel,resulting in a larger specific surface area.As increased the amounts of Ca doping,the Na content in Ca-type todorokite catalysts significantly decreased,providing larger amounts of Bronsted acid sites for NH_(3) adsorption to produce NH_(4)^(+).The NH_(4)^(+)species were highly active for reaction with NO+O_(2),playing a determining role in NH_(3)-SCR process at low temperatures.Meanwhile,larger amounts of surface adsorbed oxygen contained over the Ca-doping samples than that over Na-type manjiroite,promoting the oxidation of NO and fast SCR processes.Over the Ca-type todorokite catalysts,furthermore,nitrates produced during the flow of NO+O_(2),were more active for reaction with NH_(3) than that over Na-type manjiroite,benefiting the occurrence of NH_(3)-SCR process.This study provides novel insights into the design of NH_(3)-SCR catalysts with high performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52225004 and 22276182)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFC3701804 and 2022YFC3704400)the Science and Technology Innovation“2025”major program in Ningbo(No.2020Z103)。
文摘Hydrothermal stability is crucial for the practical application of deNO_(x)catalyst on diesel vehicles,for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_(x)with NH_(3)(NH_(3)-SCR).SnO_(2)-based materials possess superior hydrothermal stability,which is attractive for the development of NH_(3)-SCR catalyst.In this work,a series of Ce-Nb/SnO_(2)catalysts,with Ce and Nb loading on SnO_(2)support,were prepared by impregnation method.It was found that,the NH_(3)-SCR activities and hydrothermal stabilities of the Ce-Nb/SnO_(2)catalysts significantly varied with the impregnation sequences,and the Ce-Nb(f)/SnO_(2) catalyst that firstly impregnated Nb and then impregnated Ce exhibited the best performance.The characterization results revealed that CeNb(f)/SnO_(2)possessed appropriate acidity and redox capability.Furthermore,the strong synergistic effect between Nb and Sn species stabilized the structure and maintained the dispersion of acid sites.This study may provide a new understanding for the effect of impregnation sequence on activity and hydrothermal stability and a new environmental-friendly NH_(3)-SCR catalyst with potential applications for NO_(x)removal from diesel and hydrogenfueled engines.
文摘This study aims to estimate the tree diversity status of Rashad Forest Reserves in the Rashad locality of the South Kordofan State of Sudan. For data collection, eight sample plots (20 × 20</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">m) were taken randomly, and parameters were determined: </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">trees</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> species diversity, composition, relative density, dominance, important value index, and species richness in the Rashad forest reserve. The results show that a total of 237 and 56 tree species, including 22 families, have been identified in the study area. Fabaceae family and species numbers have the highest number of 13 species in 8 genera, followed by Combretaceae with 8 species belonging to 3 different genera, Malvaceae with 5 species belonging to 4 different genera, Apocynaceae with 3 species belonging to 3 different genera. The Arecaceae, Burseraceae, Capparaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Meliaceae, and Rubiaceae families each had two species, and all the other 11 families had one species each. Among the 56 different tree species found within the reserve. The results also indicated that </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Tamarindus indica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ziziphus </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">spina</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">christi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (L.) Desf. had the highest relative density and dominance of 4.64% and 11% respectively. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Adansonia digitata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Grewia </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">villosa</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Willd, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Vepris </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nobilis</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Delile) Mziray had density and dominance of 4.80% and 9%.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Followed by </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Anogeissus </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">leiocarpa</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (DC.) Guill. & Perr, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Adansonia digitata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> L</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">.</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Catunaregam </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nilotica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Stapf) Tirveng. (Syn: </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Xeromphis </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nilotica</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Stapf) Keay, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Vangueria madagascariensis</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> J. F. Gmel. with 3.38% and 8%, respectively.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Eleven species recorded the least relative dominance of 0.42%.</span><b> </b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Shannon-Weiner diversity index (H’) value stood at 3.82. And as diversity indices varied with location depending on the species available within an ecological zone, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rashad</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> forest reserve is blessed with a moderate diversity index.
