Tin(IV)oxide(Sn_(3)O_(4))is layered tin and exhibits mixed valence states.It has emerged as a highly promising visible-light pho-tocatalyst,attracting considerable attention.This comprehensive review is aimed at provi...Tin(IV)oxide(Sn_(3)O_(4))is layered tin and exhibits mixed valence states.It has emerged as a highly promising visible-light pho-tocatalyst,attracting considerable attention.This comprehensive review is aimed at providing a detailed overview of the latest advance-ments in research,applications,advantages,and challenges associated with Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials.The fundamental con-cepts and principles of Sn_(3)O_(4)are introduced.Sn_(3)O_(4)possesses a unique crystal structure and optoelectronic properties that allow it to ab-sorb visible light efficiently and generate photoexcited charge carriers that drive photocatalytic reactions.Subsequently,strategies for the control and improved performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials are discussed.Morphology control,ion doping,and hetero-structure construction are widely employed in the optimization of the photocatalytic performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)materials.The effective imple-mentation of these strategies improves the photocatalytic activity and stability of Sn_(3)O_(4)nanomaterials.Furthermore,the review explores the diverse applications of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials in various fields,such as photocatalytic degradation,photocatalytic hydro-gen production,photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide,solar cells,photocatalytic sterilization,and optoelectronic sensors.The discus-sion focuses on the potential of Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials in these applications,highlighting their unique attributes and functionalities.Finally,the review provides an outlook on the future development directions in the field and offers guidance for the exploration and de-velopment of novel and efficient Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials.Through the identification of emerging research areas and potential avenues for improvement,this review aims to stimulate further advancements in Sn_(3)O_(4)-based photocatalysis and facilitate the translation of this promising technology into practical applications.展开更多
To understand the current situation of institutional registration in Shaanxi Province after the implementation ofregistration system management in drug clinical trial institutions.Relevant information was collected on...To understand the current situation of institutional registration in Shaanxi Province after the implementation ofregistration system management in drug clinical trial institutions.Relevant information was collected on the“Announcement on the Accreditation of Drug Clinical Trial Institutions”issued by the National Medical Products Administration from 2005 to August 2022,the record management information system of drug and medical device clinical trial institutions,and the drug clinical trial registration and information publicity platform.A retrospective analysis was carried out in terms of institutional development,regional distribution,registered majors,principal investigators,and the number of drug clinical trials.After the implementation of institution registration,the number of drug clinical trial institutions in Shaanxi Province increased by 47.4%,884 principal investigators were registered,the number of registered majors expanded from 58 qualified to 117,and the professional scope increased by 50.4%.The policy of institution registration is conducive to promoting the rational use of medical resources and the development of drug clinical trial institutions and improving the healthy development of the pharmaceutical industry in Shaanxi Province.展开更多
We investigated the spatial distribution(horizontal and vertical concentrations) of copper(Cu),lead(Pb), zinc(Zn), and cadmium(Cd) in five wetland types(mudflat, aquaculture wetland, water area, farmland wetland and m...We investigated the spatial distribution(horizontal and vertical concentrations) of copper(Cu),lead(Pb), zinc(Zn), and cadmium(Cd) in five wetland types(mudflat, aquaculture wetland, water area, farmland wetland and mangrove) from three areas(Ningde, Fuding,and Xiapu), China. Cu concentrations in five wetland types descended in the order: farm wetland, mudflat, aquaculture,water area and mangrove. Pb concentrations decreased in the order: aquaculture, mangrove, farm wetland, mudflat,and water area. Zn content decreased in the order: farm wetland, water area, aquaculture, mudflat and mangrove,and Cd content decreased as follows: mangrove, aquaculture, water area, mudflat, and farm wetland. Comparison of the concentrations of the same heavy metals in different areas showed that the highest Cu(63.75 mg kg^-1) and Zn(152.32 mg kg^-1) concentrations occurred in Ningde coastal wetlands; Pb(110.58 mg kg^-1) and Cd(2.81 mg kg^-1) contents were highest in Fuding wetlands,and the average contents of all heavy metals were very low in Xiapu wetlands. Examination of the vertical distribution showed that the Cu content was high in all mudflat layers;Pb and Cd concentrations were highest in aquaculture and mangrove wetlands, respectively, and Zn content was highest in farm wetlands. The spatial distribution of Cu and Zn contents for different areas decreased as follows:Ningde [ Fuding [ Xiapu, for Pb and Cd were most concentrated in Fuding coastal wetlands. Concentrations of Zn and Cu were highly correlated, while Zn and Cu were not significantly correlated with Pb.展开更多
We hypothesized that RNA interference to silence Nogo-66 receptor gene expression in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells before transplantation might further improve neurological function in rats with spinal cord trans...We hypothesized that RNA interference to silence Nogo-66 receptor gene expression in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells before transplantation might further improve neurological function in rats with spinal cord transection injury. After 2 weeks, the number of neurons and BrdU-positive cells in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group was higher than in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group, and significantly greater compared with the model group. After 4 weeks, behavioral performance was significantly enhanced in the model group. After 8 weeks, the number of horseradish peroxidase-labeled nerve fibers was higher in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group than in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group, and significantly higher than in the model group. The newly formed nerve fibers and myelinated ner ve fibers were detectable in the central transverse plane section in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group and in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group.展开更多
Hydrogen(H2)production is a latent feasibility of renewable clean energy.The industrial H2 production is obtained from reforming of natural gas,which consumes a large amount of nonrenewable energy and simultaneously p...Hydrogen(H2)production is a latent feasibility of renewable clean energy.The industrial H2 production is obtained from reforming of natural gas,which consumes a large amount of nonrenewable energy and simultaneously produces greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.Electrochemical water splitting is a promising approach for the H2 production,which is sustainable and pollution-free.Therefore,developing efficient and economic technologies for electrochemical water splitting has been an important goal for researchers around the world.The utilization of green energy systems to reduce overall energy consumption is more important for H2 production.Harvesting and converting energy from the environment by different green energy systems for water splitting can efficiently decrease the external power consumption.A variety of green energy systems for efficient producing H2,such as two-electrode electrolysis of water,water splitting driven by photoelectrode devices,solar cells,thermoelectric devices,triboelectric nanogenerator,pyroelectric device or electrochemical water-gas shift device,have been developed recently.In this review,some notable progress made in the different green energy cells for water splitting is discussed in detail.We hoped this review can guide people to pay more attention to the development of green energy system to generate pollution-free H2 energy,which will realize the whole process of H2 production with low cost,pollution-free and energy sustainability conversion.展开更多
Nanomaterials are known to exhibit a number of interesting physical and chemical properties for various applications,including energy conversion and storage,nanoscale electronics,sensors and actuators,photonics device...Nanomaterials are known to exhibit a number of interesting physical and chemical properties for various applications,including energy conversion and storage,nanoscale electronics,sensors and actuators,photonics devices and even for biomedical purposes.In the past decade,laser as a synthetic technique and laser as a microfabrication technique facilitated nanomaterial preparation and nanostructure construction,including the laser processing-induced carbon and non-carbon nanomaterials,hierarchical structure construction,patterning,heteroatom doping,sputtering etching,and so on.The laser-induced nanomaterials and nanostructures have extended broad applications in electronic devices,such as light–thermal conversion,batteries,supercapacitors,sensor devices,actuators and electrocatalytic electrodes.Here,the recent developments in the laser synthesis of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials are comprehensively summarized.An extensive overview on laser-enabled electronic devices for various applications is depicted.With the rapid progress made in the research on nanomaterial preparation through laser synthesis and laser microfabrication technologies,laser synthesis and microfabrication toward energy conversion and storage will undergo fast development.展开更多
Osteosarcoma(OS)is a primary high-grade malignant bone neoplasm,and the prognosis ofOS remains poor due to early metastasis.Leptin plays an essential role in tumorigenesis,but the role of leptin in the development of ...Osteosarcoma(OS)is a primary high-grade malignant bone neoplasm,and the prognosis ofOS remains poor due to early metastasis.Leptin plays an essential role in tumorigenesis,but the role of leptin in the development of OS is still not fully understood.In this study,we used a human osteosarcomaMG-63 cell line as an experimentalmodel.MG-63 cells were treated with leptin,and cell proliferation,apoptosis,adhesion,invasion,and gene expression,were evaluated.The results showed that leptin promoted proliferation,decreased adhesion,suppressed apoptosis,and promoted invasion,of MG-63 cells.Moreover,the expression of SIRT1 was upregulated in MG-63 cells exposed to leptin.Furthermore,MMP-2,8,and 9 were significantly upregulated by SIRT1,while SIRT1 knockdown inhibited the proliferation and invasion of MG-63 cells.In conclusion,our results suggest that leptin promotes OS cell proliferation and invasion by inducing the expression of SIRT1.展开更多
The molecular network features of spinal cord development that are integral to tissue engineering remain poorly understood in placental mammals,especially in terms of their relationships with vital biological processe...The molecular network features of spinal cord development that are integral to tissue engineering remain poorly understood in placental mammals,especially in terms of their relationships with vital biological processes such as regeneration.Here,using a large-scale temporal transcriptomic analysis of rat spinal cord from the embryonic stage to adulthood,we show that fluctuating RNA expression levels reflect highly active transcriptional regulation,which may initiate spinal cord patterning.We also demonstrate that microRNAs(miRNAs)and transcriptional factors exhibit a mosaic profile based on their expression patterns,while differential alternative splicing events reveal that alternative splicing may be a driving force for the development of the node of Ranvier.Our study also supports the existence of a negative correlation between innate immunity and intrinsic growth capacity.Epigenetic modifications appear to perform their respective regulatory functions at different stages of development,while guanine nucleotidebinding protein(G protein)-coupled receptors(including olfactory receptors(ORs))may perform pleiotropic roles in axonal growth.This study provides a valuable resource for investigating spinal cord development and complements the increasing number of single-cell datasets.These findings also provide a genetic basis for the development of novel tissue engineering strategies.展开更多
Background:The PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale(PedsQL^(TM)MFS)is widely used to rate fatigue in children living in English-speaking countries.However,insufficient instruments are available to conduct parallel as...Background:The PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale(PedsQL^(TM)MFS)is widely used to rate fatigue in children living in English-speaking countries.However,insufficient instruments are available to conduct parallel assessment on fatigue in parents and children in China.In this regard,an appropriate measurement method must be developed.Objectives:This study aims to determine the reliability and validity of the Chinese-language PedsQL^(TM)MFS.Methods:Children with cancer(n=125)and their parents were surveyed in Guangzhou,China.The parents of children aged 2e4 years completed the PedsQL^(TM)MFS proxy reports,whereas the other children and their parents completed the questionnaires by themselves.Results:The PedsQL^(TM)MFS-Chinese version demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability(child self-report Cronbach's a=0.87;parent self-report Cronbach's a=0.93).The factor loadings of the items ranged from 0.78 to 0.87 for general fatigue,0.56e0.78 for sleep/rest fatigue,and 0.62e0.89 for cognitive fatigue.Conclusion:This study proves that the PedsQL^(TM)MFS-Chinese version is an effective tool for screening fatigue in Chinese children with cancer.展开更多
Next generation power system needs dielectrics with increased dielectric energy density.However,the low energy density of dielectrics limits their development.Here,an asymmetric trilayered nanocomposite,with a transit...Next generation power system needs dielectrics with increased dielectric energy density.However,the low energy density of dielectrics limits their development.Here,an asymmetric trilayered nanocomposite,with a transition layer(TL),an insulation layer(IL),and a polarization layer(PL),is designed based on poly(vinylidene fluoride)-polymethyl methacrylate(PVDF-PMMA)matrix using KNbO_(3)(KN)and TiO_(2)(TO)as the nanofillers.The morphology and defect control of the two-dimensional nano KN and nano TO fillers are realized via a hydrothermal method to increase the composite breakdown strength(E_(b))and the composite energy density(U_(e)).The asymmetric trilayered structure leads to a gradient electric field distribution,and the KN and TO nanosheets block charges transfer along z direction.As a result,the development path of the electrical trees is greatly curved,and E_(b) is effectively improved.And the Ue value of the nanocomposites reaches 17.79 J·cm^(-3) at 523 MV·m^(-1).On the basis,the composite Ue is further improved by defect control in TO nanosheets.The nanocomposite KN/TO/PVDF-PMMA containing TO with less oxygen vacancy concentration(calcined at oxygen atmosphere)acquires a high Ue of 21.61 J·cm^(-3) at 548 MV·m^(-1).This study provides an idea for improving the energy storage performance by combining the design of the composite dielectric structure and the control of nanofillers’defect and morphology.展开更多
The emergence of influenza virus A pandemic H1N1 in April 2009 marked the first pandemic of the 21st century.In this study,we observed significant differences in the polymerase activities of two clinical 2009 H1N1 inf...The emergence of influenza virus A pandemic H1N1 in April 2009 marked the first pandemic of the 21st century.In this study,we observed significant differences in the polymerase activities of two clinical 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus isolates from Chinese and Japanese patients.Sequence comparison of the three main protein subunits(PB2,PB1,and PA)of the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase complex and subsequent mutational analysis revealed that a single amino acid substitution(E206K)was responsible for the observed impaired replication phenotype.Further in vitro experiments showed that presence of PAE206K decreased the replication of influenza A/WSN/33 virus in mammalian cells and a reduction in the virus’s pathogenicity in vivo.Mechanistic studies revealed that PAE206K is a temperature-sensitive mutant associated with the inability to transport PB1–PA complex to the nucleus at high temperature(39.5℃).Hence,this naturally occurring variant in the PA protein represents an ideal candidate mutation for the development of live attenuated influenza vaccines.展开更多
The design and synthesis of a novel organic photocatalyst(OPC)have attracted broad interest from both the organic chemistry and polymer community.Herein,we presented a visible-light-induced alkylarylation of alkenes s...The design and synthesis of a novel organic photocatalyst(OPC)have attracted broad interest from both the organic chemistry and polymer community.Herein,we presented a visible-light-induced alkylarylation of alkenes strategy for core modification of 5,10-diaryl-5,10-dihydrophenazines(DADHPs)under metal-and additive-free conditions,with the aim to develop powerful photocatalyst for organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization(O-ATRP).Good tolerance for a wide variety of functional groups and affording the corresponding tetrasubstituted products in moderate to good yields were achieved in the batch and flow reactor.The experimental and computational mechanistic study confirmed that DADHPs’radical cations andπ-πstacking interactions played important roles in the alkylarylation of alkenes.A series of the tetrasubstituted DADHPs were directly synthesized from the corresponding noncore-modified phenazines,which were demonstrated to be effective organic photoredox catalysts for O-ATRP.Light responsive nature,controlled polymerization manner,and welldefined poly(methyl methacrylate)were achieved via tetrasubstituted DADHPs mediated O-ATRP.展开更多
Tungsten trioxide(WO_(3))has been widely regarded as a prospective bifunctional material due to its electrochromic and pseudocapacitive properties,while still facing the dilemma of inadequate cycle stability and trapp...Tungsten trioxide(WO_(3))has been widely regarded as a prospective bifunctional material due to its electrochromic and pseudocapacitive properties,while still facing the dilemma of inadequate cycle stability and trapping-induced degradation.Here,inspired by the trees-strengthening approach,a unique titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))nanorod arrays strengthened WO_(3)nano-trees(TWNTs)heterojunction was rationally designed and constructed.In sharp contrast to the transmittance modulation(ΔT)attenuation of primary WO_(3)nano-trees during cycling,the TWNTs film showed not only excellent electrochromic performance but also fascinating cycle stability(77.35%retention of the initialΔT after 10,000 cycles).Besides,the trapping-induced degradation could be easily rejuvenated by a potentiostatic de-trapping process.An electrochromic energy storage device(EESD)was further assembled based on the TWNTs film to deliver excellentΔT(up to 79.5%at 633 nm),fast switching speed(tc/tb=1.9 s/14.8 s),extremely high coloration efficiency value(443.4 cm^(2)·C^(−1)),and long-term cycle stability(over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles).This innovative study provided in-depth insights into the electrochromism nature and a significant step in the realization of stable electrochromic-energy storage application,paving the way for multifunctional smart windows as well as next-generation optoelectronic devices.展开更多
The low-dimensional organic-inorganic halide perovskites with self-trapped exciton emission have promising prospects for single-phase white-light emitters. However, so far, these broadband white-light-emitting(BWLE) p...The low-dimensional organic-inorganic halide perovskites with self-trapped exciton emission have promising prospects for single-phase white-light emitters. However, so far, these broadband white-light-emitting(BWLE) perovskites were synthesized by trial-and-error testing spacing molecules. Here, we developed a steric hindrance regulation strategy to predictably synthesize BWLE perovskites. The molecules containing C–C(–NH_(2))–C groups were introduced into low-dimensional perovskites, which brings a large steric hindrance in-plane orientation. The bigger C–C(–NH_(2))–C bond angle would induce larger structural distortion in perovskites, which leads to the higher rate of self-trapping of excitons and the deeper self-trapping depth. The photoluminescence spectra of the synthesized perovskites can cover the cool-to-warm white light region. Overall, we fabricated a material library consisting of 40 kinds of BWLE compounds according to this strategy. Our findings develop a general strategy to synthesize BWLE perovskites and offer a material platform for optoelectronic applications.展开更多
As a vital chemical,ammonia(NH3)plays an irreplaceable role in many fields such as chemical synthesis and energy storage.Green renewable biomass can be converted into biofuels,but its nitrogen resources are underused ...As a vital chemical,ammonia(NH3)plays an irreplaceable role in many fields such as chemical synthesis and energy storage.Green renewable biomass can be converted into biofuels,but its nitrogen resources are underused throughout.Laser-driven pyrolysis is envisaged to debuts as a bridge to connect them to realize the direct conversion from nitrogen-rich biomass into ammonia.The pulsed laser-induced local-transient thermal effect recognized the biological nitrogen resources conversion,such as cheap and plentiful yeasts,to small gaseous molecules and achieved spectacular ammonia production rate up to 260.4 mg/h,an order of magnitude higher performance than thermochemical ammonia synthesis.Simultaneously,the tiny hot point generated by a low-energy laser(20W)guarantees the whole ammonia synthesis reaction systemis in amild environment of low temperature and normal pressure.Additionally,the remaining solid residue after laser-driven pyrolysis also can be further exploited as a highly active catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NIRR).展开更多
Most fungi display a mixed mating system with both asexual and sexual reproduction.The timing of the two modes of reproduction must be carefully coordinated through signal perception and coordination in the cell along...Most fungi display a mixed mating system with both asexual and sexual reproduction.The timing of the two modes of reproduction must be carefully coordinated through signal perception and coordination in the cell along with chromatin modification.Here,we investigated coordination of reproductive output by investigating the function of the histone chaper-one anti-silencing factor 1(ASF1)in a fungal species amenable to characterization of both asexual and sexual reproduction.We used knockout approach to show that SeASF1 influenced asexual and sexual reproduction in Stemphylium eturmiunum.SeASF1-deleted strains failed to produce pseudothecia,but produce abnormal conidia and showed an irregular distribution of nuclei in mycelium.Transcriptome sequencing was then used to identify genes with altered expression in the SeASF1-deleted strains.The transcriptional expression of the identified SeDJ-1 was strongly regulated by SeASF1.The interaction of SeDJ-1 and SeASF1 was confirmed using Y2H,Co-IP,and pull-down.Due to some components of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway were known to interact with DJ-1 in mammals,we verified SePI3K,an element of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in S.eturmiunum,was directly linked to SeDJ-1 and then these two proteins were defined as a coordinator of reproduction.However,knockout of SeDJ-1 or SePI3K altered the asexual and sexual repro-duction,but SePI3K recovered the asexual and sexual development of∆Sedj-1.The SeDJ-1-M6 segment of SeDJ-1 was essential for its interaction with SePI3K and played a critical role in restoring sexual reproduction in the∆Sepi3k,providing a deep understanding of the regulatory mechanism of SeDJ-1 in S.eturmiunum development.Summarily,SeASF1 is able to trigger SeDJ-1 and SeDJ-1can also activate SePI3K,which is orchestrally involved in asexual and sexual reproduction in S.eturmiunum.All these results reveal that SeASF1 manipulates asexual and sexual reproduction in S.eturmiunum by SeDJ-1 perception of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.These data highlight the deep similarities in coordinating asexual and sexual processes in both fungi and eukaryotes in general.展开更多
Staphylococcus lugdunensis(S.lugdunensis)is a coagulase-negative Staphylococcus comprising the normal skin microbiota,primarily colonizing the lower abdomen and extremities.[1]S.lugdunensis has attracted substantial a...Staphylococcus lugdunensis(S.lugdunensis)is a coagulase-negative Staphylococcus comprising the normal skin microbiota,primarily colonizing the lower abdomen and extremities.[1]S.lugdunensis has attracted substantial attention in recent years since the discovery of lugdunin by Zipperer et al[2]in 2016.Lugdunin is a secondary metabolite synthesized by non-ribosomal peptide synthetase(NRPS)that inhibits the growth of various grampositive bacteria,including methicillin-resistant S.aureus(MRSA),[2]suggesting its potential as an antibiotic.展开更多
Background and purpose Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of mortality and long-term disability in China,but its underlying risk genes and pathways are far from being comprehen...Background and purpose Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of mortality and long-term disability in China,but its underlying risk genes and pathways are far from being comprehensively understood.We here describe the design and methods of whole genome sequencing(WGS)for 10914 patients with acute ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack from the Third China National Stroke Registry(CNSR-III).Methods Baseline clinical characteristics of the included patients in this study were reported.DNA was extracted from white blood cells of participants.Libraries are constructed using qualified DNA,and WGS is conducted on BGISEQ-500 platform.The average depth is intended to be greater than 30×for each subject.Afterwards,Sentieon software is applied to process the sequencing data under the Genome Analysis Toolkit best practice guidance to call genotypes of single nucleotide variants(SNVs)and insertion-deletions.For each included subject,21 fingerprint SNVs are genotyped by MassARRAY assays to verify that DNA sample and sequencing data originate from the same individual.The copy number variations and structural variations are also called for each patient.All of the genetic variants are annotated and predicted by bioinformatics software or by reviewing public databases.Results The average age of the included 10914 patients was 62.2±11.3 years,and 31.4%patients were women.Most of the baseline clinical characteristics of the 10914 and the excluded patients were balanced.Conclusions The WGS data together with abundant clinical and imaging data of CNSR-III could provide opportunity to elucidate the molecular mechanisms and discover novel therapeutic targets for stroke.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52272212)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2022JQ20 and ZR2023MB126)+2 种基金the Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202211168)the Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science,MOE(No.M2022-7)the STIEI scientific research funding project(No.GCC2023036).
文摘Tin(IV)oxide(Sn_(3)O_(4))is layered tin and exhibits mixed valence states.It has emerged as a highly promising visible-light pho-tocatalyst,attracting considerable attention.This comprehensive review is aimed at providing a detailed overview of the latest advance-ments in research,applications,advantages,and challenges associated with Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials.The fundamental con-cepts and principles of Sn_(3)O_(4)are introduced.Sn_(3)O_(4)possesses a unique crystal structure and optoelectronic properties that allow it to ab-sorb visible light efficiently and generate photoexcited charge carriers that drive photocatalytic reactions.Subsequently,strategies for the control and improved performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials are discussed.Morphology control,ion doping,and hetero-structure construction are widely employed in the optimization of the photocatalytic performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)materials.The effective imple-mentation of these strategies improves the photocatalytic activity and stability of Sn_(3)O_(4)nanomaterials.Furthermore,the review explores the diverse applications of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials in various fields,such as photocatalytic degradation,photocatalytic hydro-gen production,photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide,solar cells,photocatalytic sterilization,and optoelectronic sensors.The discus-sion focuses on the potential of Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials in these applications,highlighting their unique attributes and functionalities.Finally,the review provides an outlook on the future development directions in the field and offers guidance for the exploration and de-velopment of novel and efficient Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials.Through the identification of emerging research areas and potential avenues for improvement,this review aims to stimulate further advancements in Sn_(3)O_(4)-based photocatalysis and facilitate the translation of this promising technology into practical applications.
基金Project of Xi’an Science and Technology Plan(23YXYJ0163)Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Xi’an Medical University in 2023(S202311840061)+1 种基金First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University of China(XYYFY-2023-01)2021 Xi’an Medical University University-Level Science and Technology Innovation Team(2021TD14)。
文摘To understand the current situation of institutional registration in Shaanxi Province after the implementation ofregistration system management in drug clinical trial institutions.Relevant information was collected on the“Announcement on the Accreditation of Drug Clinical Trial Institutions”issued by the National Medical Products Administration from 2005 to August 2022,the record management information system of drug and medical device clinical trial institutions,and the drug clinical trial registration and information publicity platform.A retrospective analysis was carried out in terms of institutional development,regional distribution,registered majors,principal investigators,and the number of drug clinical trials.After the implementation of institution registration,the number of drug clinical trial institutions in Shaanxi Province increased by 47.4%,884 principal investigators were registered,the number of registered majors expanded from 58 qualified to 117,and the professional scope increased by 50.4%.The policy of institution registration is conducive to promoting the rational use of medical resources and the development of drug clinical trial institutions and improving the healthy development of the pharmaceutical industry in Shaanxi Province.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31370624)Key Financing Project of Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2009N0009)
文摘We investigated the spatial distribution(horizontal and vertical concentrations) of copper(Cu),lead(Pb), zinc(Zn), and cadmium(Cd) in five wetland types(mudflat, aquaculture wetland, water area, farmland wetland and mangrove) from three areas(Ningde, Fuding,and Xiapu), China. Cu concentrations in five wetland types descended in the order: farm wetland, mudflat, aquaculture,water area and mangrove. Pb concentrations decreased in the order: aquaculture, mangrove, farm wetland, mudflat,and water area. Zn content decreased in the order: farm wetland, water area, aquaculture, mudflat and mangrove,and Cd content decreased as follows: mangrove, aquaculture, water area, mudflat, and farm wetland. Comparison of the concentrations of the same heavy metals in different areas showed that the highest Cu(63.75 mg kg^-1) and Zn(152.32 mg kg^-1) concentrations occurred in Ningde coastal wetlands; Pb(110.58 mg kg^-1) and Cd(2.81 mg kg^-1) contents were highest in Fuding wetlands,and the average contents of all heavy metals were very low in Xiapu wetlands. Examination of the vertical distribution showed that the Cu content was high in all mudflat layers;Pb and Cd concentrations were highest in aquaculture and mangrove wetlands, respectively, and Zn content was highest in farm wetlands. The spatial distribution of Cu and Zn contents for different areas decreased as follows:Ningde [ Fuding [ Xiapu, for Pb and Cd were most concentrated in Fuding coastal wetlands. Concentrations of Zn and Cu were highly correlated, while Zn and Cu were not significantly correlated with Pb.
文摘We hypothesized that RNA interference to silence Nogo-66 receptor gene expression in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells before transplantation might further improve neurological function in rats with spinal cord transection injury. After 2 weeks, the number of neurons and BrdU-positive cells in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group was higher than in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group, and significantly greater compared with the model group. After 4 weeks, behavioral performance was significantly enhanced in the model group. After 8 weeks, the number of horseradish peroxidase-labeled nerve fibers was higher in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group than in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group, and significantly higher than in the model group. The newly formed nerve fibers and myelinated ner ve fibers were detectable in the central transverse plane section in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell group and in the Nogo-66 receptor gene silencing group.
基金supported by Taishan Scholars Project Special Funds(tsqn201812083)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019YQ20,2019JMRH0410)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972147)。
文摘Hydrogen(H2)production is a latent feasibility of renewable clean energy.The industrial H2 production is obtained from reforming of natural gas,which consumes a large amount of nonrenewable energy and simultaneously produces greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.Electrochemical water splitting is a promising approach for the H2 production,which is sustainable and pollution-free.Therefore,developing efficient and economic technologies for electrochemical water splitting has been an important goal for researchers around the world.The utilization of green energy systems to reduce overall energy consumption is more important for H2 production.Harvesting and converting energy from the environment by different green energy systems for water splitting can efficiently decrease the external power consumption.A variety of green energy systems for efficient producing H2,such as two-electrode electrolysis of water,water splitting driven by photoelectrode devices,solar cells,thermoelectric devices,triboelectric nanogenerator,pyroelectric device or electrochemical water-gas shift device,have been developed recently.In this review,some notable progress made in the different green energy cells for water splitting is discussed in detail.We hoped this review can guide people to pay more attention to the development of green energy system to generate pollution-free H2 energy,which will realize the whole process of H2 production with low cost,pollution-free and energy sustainability conversion.
基金This work was supported by Taishan Scholars Project Special Funds(tsqn201812083)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019YQ20,2019JMRH0410,ZR2019BB001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972147,51902132,52022037).
文摘Nanomaterials are known to exhibit a number of interesting physical and chemical properties for various applications,including energy conversion and storage,nanoscale electronics,sensors and actuators,photonics devices and even for biomedical purposes.In the past decade,laser as a synthetic technique and laser as a microfabrication technique facilitated nanomaterial preparation and nanostructure construction,including the laser processing-induced carbon and non-carbon nanomaterials,hierarchical structure construction,patterning,heteroatom doping,sputtering etching,and so on.The laser-induced nanomaterials and nanostructures have extended broad applications in electronic devices,such as light–thermal conversion,batteries,supercapacitors,sensor devices,actuators and electrocatalytic electrodes.Here,the recent developments in the laser synthesis of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials are comprehensively summarized.An extensive overview on laser-enabled electronic devices for various applications is depicted.With the rapid progress made in the research on nanomaterial preparation through laser synthesis and laser microfabrication technologies,laser synthesis and microfabrication toward energy conversion and storage will undergo fast development.
基金the lab members for helpful discussion.This work was supported by the Key Project of Medical-Science Research of Hebei Province[20180564]the Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province[H2019206309].
文摘Osteosarcoma(OS)is a primary high-grade malignant bone neoplasm,and the prognosis ofOS remains poor due to early metastasis.Leptin plays an essential role in tumorigenesis,but the role of leptin in the development of OS is still not fully understood.In this study,we used a human osteosarcomaMG-63 cell line as an experimentalmodel.MG-63 cells were treated with leptin,and cell proliferation,apoptosis,adhesion,invasion,and gene expression,were evaluated.The results showed that leptin promoted proliferation,decreased adhesion,suppressed apoptosis,and promoted invasion,of MG-63 cells.Moreover,the expression of SIRT1 was upregulated in MG-63 cells exposed to leptin.Furthermore,MMP-2,8,and 9 were significantly upregulated by SIRT1,while SIRT1 knockdown inhibited the proliferation and invasion of MG-63 cells.In conclusion,our results suggest that leptin promotes OS cell proliferation and invasion by inducing the expression of SIRT1.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31730031)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0104700 and 2016YFC1101603)the Jiangsu Provincial Key Medical Center and Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘The molecular network features of spinal cord development that are integral to tissue engineering remain poorly understood in placental mammals,especially in terms of their relationships with vital biological processes such as regeneration.Here,using a large-scale temporal transcriptomic analysis of rat spinal cord from the embryonic stage to adulthood,we show that fluctuating RNA expression levels reflect highly active transcriptional regulation,which may initiate spinal cord patterning.We also demonstrate that microRNAs(miRNAs)and transcriptional factors exhibit a mosaic profile based on their expression patterns,while differential alternative splicing events reveal that alternative splicing may be a driving force for the development of the node of Ranvier.Our study also supports the existence of a negative correlation between innate immunity and intrinsic growth capacity.Epigenetic modifications appear to perform their respective regulatory functions at different stages of development,while guanine nucleotidebinding protein(G protein)-coupled receptors(including olfactory receptors(ORs))may perform pleiotropic roles in axonal growth.This study provides a valuable resource for investigating spinal cord development and complements the increasing number of single-cell datasets.These findings also provide a genetic basis for the development of novel tissue engineering strategies.
文摘Background:The PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale(PedsQL^(TM)MFS)is widely used to rate fatigue in children living in English-speaking countries.However,insufficient instruments are available to conduct parallel assessment on fatigue in parents and children in China.In this regard,an appropriate measurement method must be developed.Objectives:This study aims to determine the reliability and validity of the Chinese-language PedsQL^(TM)MFS.Methods:Children with cancer(n=125)and their parents were surveyed in Guangzhou,China.The parents of children aged 2e4 years completed the PedsQL^(TM)MFS proxy reports,whereas the other children and their parents completed the questionnaires by themselves.Results:The PedsQL^(TM)MFS-Chinese version demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability(child self-report Cronbach's a=0.87;parent self-report Cronbach's a=0.93).The factor loadings of the items ranged from 0.78 to 0.87 for general fatigue,0.56e0.78 for sleep/rest fatigue,and 0.62e0.89 for cognitive fatigue.Conclusion:This study proves that the PedsQL^(TM)MFS-Chinese version is an effective tool for screening fatigue in Chinese children with cancer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21071115)the Shaanxi Province Natural Science Foundation Research Project(Nos.2020JZ–44 and 2021JZ–44)+1 种基金the Key Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(No.2019TD–007)Northwest University 2023 college students innovation and entrepreneurship training program project(No.2023354).
文摘Next generation power system needs dielectrics with increased dielectric energy density.However,the low energy density of dielectrics limits their development.Here,an asymmetric trilayered nanocomposite,with a transition layer(TL),an insulation layer(IL),and a polarization layer(PL),is designed based on poly(vinylidene fluoride)-polymethyl methacrylate(PVDF-PMMA)matrix using KNbO_(3)(KN)and TiO_(2)(TO)as the nanofillers.The morphology and defect control of the two-dimensional nano KN and nano TO fillers are realized via a hydrothermal method to increase the composite breakdown strength(E_(b))and the composite energy density(U_(e)).The asymmetric trilayered structure leads to a gradient electric field distribution,and the KN and TO nanosheets block charges transfer along z direction.As a result,the development path of the electrical trees is greatly curved,and E_(b) is effectively improved.And the Ue value of the nanocomposites reaches 17.79 J·cm^(-3) at 523 MV·m^(-1).On the basis,the composite Ue is further improved by defect control in TO nanosheets.The nanocomposite KN/TO/PVDF-PMMA containing TO with less oxygen vacancy concentration(calcined at oxygen atmosphere)acquires a high Ue of 21.61 J·cm^(-3) at 548 MV·m^(-1).This study provides an idea for improving the energy storage performance by combining the design of the composite dielectric structure and the control of nanofillers’defect and morphology.
基金funded by grants from Beijing Natural Science Foundation(M22031)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFF1203200,2022YFE0202600)+1 种基金Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2016-12M-1-014)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81871669,32070173,31471329 and 31601151).
文摘The emergence of influenza virus A pandemic H1N1 in April 2009 marked the first pandemic of the 21st century.In this study,we observed significant differences in the polymerase activities of two clinical 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus isolates from Chinese and Japanese patients.Sequence comparison of the three main protein subunits(PB2,PB1,and PA)of the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase complex and subsequent mutational analysis revealed that a single amino acid substitution(E206K)was responsible for the observed impaired replication phenotype.Further in vitro experiments showed that presence of PAE206K decreased the replication of influenza A/WSN/33 virus in mammalian cells and a reduction in the virus’s pathogenicity in vivo.Mechanistic studies revealed that PAE206K is a temperature-sensitive mutant associated with the inability to transport PB1–PA complex to the nucleus at high temperature(39.5℃).Hence,this naturally occurring variant in the PA protein represents an ideal candidate mutation for the development of live attenuated influenza vaccines.
基金The research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278221)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFC2101900)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20212003).We also appreciated the high-performance center of Nanjing Tech University for supporting the computational resources.
文摘The design and synthesis of a novel organic photocatalyst(OPC)have attracted broad interest from both the organic chemistry and polymer community.Herein,we presented a visible-light-induced alkylarylation of alkenes strategy for core modification of 5,10-diaryl-5,10-dihydrophenazines(DADHPs)under metal-and additive-free conditions,with the aim to develop powerful photocatalyst for organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization(O-ATRP).Good tolerance for a wide variety of functional groups and affording the corresponding tetrasubstituted products in moderate to good yields were achieved in the batch and flow reactor.The experimental and computational mechanistic study confirmed that DADHPs’radical cations andπ-πstacking interactions played important roles in the alkylarylation of alkenes.A series of the tetrasubstituted DADHPs were directly synthesized from the corresponding noncore-modified phenazines,which were demonstrated to be effective organic photoredox catalysts for O-ATRP.Light responsive nature,controlled polymerization manner,and welldefined poly(methyl methacrylate)were achieved via tetrasubstituted DADHPs mediated O-ATRP.
基金supported by Scientific Research and Technology Development Program of Guangxi(No.ZY21195037)Dongguan Social Science and Technology Development Key Project(No.20221800905142)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2019A1515111048)Doctoral Start Up Fund of Dongguan University of Technology(No.GC300501-078)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials(Guilin University of Electronic Technology,China)(No.211013-K),and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Distributed Energy Systems(No.2020B1212060075).
文摘Tungsten trioxide(WO_(3))has been widely regarded as a prospective bifunctional material due to its electrochromic and pseudocapacitive properties,while still facing the dilemma of inadequate cycle stability and trapping-induced degradation.Here,inspired by the trees-strengthening approach,a unique titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))nanorod arrays strengthened WO_(3)nano-trees(TWNTs)heterojunction was rationally designed and constructed.In sharp contrast to the transmittance modulation(ΔT)attenuation of primary WO_(3)nano-trees during cycling,the TWNTs film showed not only excellent electrochromic performance but also fascinating cycle stability(77.35%retention of the initialΔT after 10,000 cycles).Besides,the trapping-induced degradation could be easily rejuvenated by a potentiostatic de-trapping process.An electrochromic energy storage device(EESD)was further assembled based on the TWNTs film to deliver excellentΔT(up to 79.5%at 633 nm),fast switching speed(tc/tb=1.9 s/14.8 s),extremely high coloration efficiency value(443.4 cm^(2)·C^(−1)),and long-term cycle stability(over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles).This innovative study provided in-depth insights into the electrochromism nature and a significant step in the realization of stable electrochromic-energy storage application,paving the way for multifunctional smart windows as well as next-generation optoelectronic devices.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(21905154)and the Taishan Scholars Program.the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in China(020514380231021014380177)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2217304421873048)the National Key R&D Program of China No.2020YFA0406104“Innovation&Entrepreneurship Talents Plan”of Jiangsu Province.
文摘The low-dimensional organic-inorganic halide perovskites with self-trapped exciton emission have promising prospects for single-phase white-light emitters. However, so far, these broadband white-light-emitting(BWLE) perovskites were synthesized by trial-and-error testing spacing molecules. Here, we developed a steric hindrance regulation strategy to predictably synthesize BWLE perovskites. The molecules containing C–C(–NH_(2))–C groups were introduced into low-dimensional perovskites, which brings a large steric hindrance in-plane orientation. The bigger C–C(–NH_(2))–C bond angle would induce larger structural distortion in perovskites, which leads to the higher rate of self-trapping of excitons and the deeper self-trapping depth. The photoluminescence spectra of the synthesized perovskites can cover the cool-to-warm white light region. Overall, we fabricated a material library consisting of 40 kinds of BWLE compounds according to this strategy. Our findings develop a general strategy to synthesize BWLE perovskites and offer a material platform for optoelectronic applications.
基金Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Number:tsqn201812083Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Numbers:ZR2021JQ15,ZR2022YQ42,ZR2020QE057,2022GJJLJRC-01+1 种基金Innovative Team Project of Jinan,Grant/Award Number:2021GXRC019National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51972147,52022037,52202366。
文摘As a vital chemical,ammonia(NH3)plays an irreplaceable role in many fields such as chemical synthesis and energy storage.Green renewable biomass can be converted into biofuels,but its nitrogen resources are underused throughout.Laser-driven pyrolysis is envisaged to debuts as a bridge to connect them to realize the direct conversion from nitrogen-rich biomass into ammonia.The pulsed laser-induced local-transient thermal effect recognized the biological nitrogen resources conversion,such as cheap and plentiful yeasts,to small gaseous molecules and achieved spectacular ammonia production rate up to 260.4 mg/h,an order of magnitude higher performance than thermochemical ammonia synthesis.Simultaneously,the tiny hot point generated by a low-energy laser(20W)guarantees the whole ammonia synthesis reaction systemis in amild environment of low temperature and normal pressure.Additionally,the remaining solid residue after laser-driven pyrolysis also can be further exploited as a highly active catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NIRR).
基金Funding was provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant nos.31230001,U200220015).
文摘Most fungi display a mixed mating system with both asexual and sexual reproduction.The timing of the two modes of reproduction must be carefully coordinated through signal perception and coordination in the cell along with chromatin modification.Here,we investigated coordination of reproductive output by investigating the function of the histone chaper-one anti-silencing factor 1(ASF1)in a fungal species amenable to characterization of both asexual and sexual reproduction.We used knockout approach to show that SeASF1 influenced asexual and sexual reproduction in Stemphylium eturmiunum.SeASF1-deleted strains failed to produce pseudothecia,but produce abnormal conidia and showed an irregular distribution of nuclei in mycelium.Transcriptome sequencing was then used to identify genes with altered expression in the SeASF1-deleted strains.The transcriptional expression of the identified SeDJ-1 was strongly regulated by SeASF1.The interaction of SeDJ-1 and SeASF1 was confirmed using Y2H,Co-IP,and pull-down.Due to some components of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway were known to interact with DJ-1 in mammals,we verified SePI3K,an element of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in S.eturmiunum,was directly linked to SeDJ-1 and then these two proteins were defined as a coordinator of reproduction.However,knockout of SeDJ-1 or SePI3K altered the asexual and sexual repro-duction,but SePI3K recovered the asexual and sexual development of∆Sedj-1.The SeDJ-1-M6 segment of SeDJ-1 was essential for its interaction with SePI3K and played a critical role in restoring sexual reproduction in the∆Sepi3k,providing a deep understanding of the regulatory mechanism of SeDJ-1 in S.eturmiunum development.Summarily,SeASF1 is able to trigger SeDJ-1 and SeDJ-1can also activate SePI3K,which is orchestrally involved in asexual and sexual reproduction in S.eturmiunum.All these results reveal that SeASF1 manipulates asexual and sexual reproduction in S.eturmiunum by SeDJ-1 perception of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.These data highlight the deep similarities in coordinating asexual and sexual processes in both fungi and eukaryotes in general.
基金National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2017ZX10103004-006)National Key Research and Development Programme of China(No.2016YFC0903800)
文摘Staphylococcus lugdunensis(S.lugdunensis)is a coagulase-negative Staphylococcus comprising the normal skin microbiota,primarily colonizing the lower abdomen and extremities.[1]S.lugdunensis has attracted substantial attention in recent years since the discovery of lugdunin by Zipperer et al[2]in 2016.Lugdunin is a secondary metabolite synthesized by non-ribosomal peptide synthetase(NRPS)that inhibits the growth of various grampositive bacteria,including methicillin-resistant S.aureus(MRSA),[2]suggesting its potential as an antibiotic.
基金supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2016YFC0901002,2016YFC0901001)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(D171100003017002)+1 种基金Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals’Mission Plan(SML20150502)National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX09304018)。
文摘Background and purpose Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of mortality and long-term disability in China,but its underlying risk genes and pathways are far from being comprehensively understood.We here describe the design and methods of whole genome sequencing(WGS)for 10914 patients with acute ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack from the Third China National Stroke Registry(CNSR-III).Methods Baseline clinical characteristics of the included patients in this study were reported.DNA was extracted from white blood cells of participants.Libraries are constructed using qualified DNA,and WGS is conducted on BGISEQ-500 platform.The average depth is intended to be greater than 30×for each subject.Afterwards,Sentieon software is applied to process the sequencing data under the Genome Analysis Toolkit best practice guidance to call genotypes of single nucleotide variants(SNVs)and insertion-deletions.For each included subject,21 fingerprint SNVs are genotyped by MassARRAY assays to verify that DNA sample and sequencing data originate from the same individual.The copy number variations and structural variations are also called for each patient.All of the genetic variants are annotated and predicted by bioinformatics software or by reviewing public databases.Results The average age of the included 10914 patients was 62.2±11.3 years,and 31.4%patients were women.Most of the baseline clinical characteristics of the 10914 and the excluded patients were balanced.Conclusions The WGS data together with abundant clinical and imaging data of CNSR-III could provide opportunity to elucidate the molecular mechanisms and discover novel therapeutic targets for stroke.
