The cancer cell metastasis is a major death reason for patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Although researchers have disclosed that interleukin 17(IL-17)can increase matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)inductio...The cancer cell metastasis is a major death reason for patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Although researchers have disclosed that interleukin 17(IL-17)can increase matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)induction causing NSCLC cell metastasis,the underlying mechanism remains unclear.In the study,we found that IL-17 receptor A(IL-17RA),p300,p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3,and MMP19 were up-regulated both in NSCLC tissues and NSCLC cells stimulated with IL-17.p300,STAT3 and MMP19 overexpression or knockdown could raise or reduce IL-17-induced p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3 and MMP19 level as well as the cell migration and invasion.Mechanism investigation revealed that STAT3 and p300 bound to the same region(−544 to−389 nt)of MMP19 promoter,and p300 could acetylate STAT3-K631 elevating STAT3 transcriptional activity,p-STAT3 or MMP19 expression and the cell mobility exposed to IL-17.Meanwhile,p300-mediated STAT3-K631 acetylation and its Y705-phosphorylation could interact,synergistically facilitating MMP19 gene transcription and enhancing cell migration and invasion.Besides,the animal experiments exhibited that the nude mice inoculated with NSCLC cells by silencing p300,STAT3 or MMP19 gene plus IL-17 treatment,the nodule number,and MMP19,Ack-STAT3,or p-STAT3 production in the lung metastatic nodules were all alleviated.Collectively,these outcomes uncover that IL-17-triggered NSCLC metastasis involves up-regulating MMP19 expression via the interaction of STAT3-K631 acetylation by p300 and its Y705-phosphorylation,which provides a new mechanistic insight and potential strategy for NSCLC metastasis and therapy.展开更多
In order to obtain cytogenetic data of Odontobutis potamophila,head-kidney cells were collected as experimental materials to prepare chromosome specimen. The karyotypes of O. potamophila and the distribution and amoun...In order to obtain cytogenetic data of Odontobutis potamophila,head-kidney cells were collected as experimental materials to prepare chromosome specimen. The karyotypes of O. potamophila and the distribution and amount of transcriptionally active nucleolar organizer regions on chromosomes were analyzed by Giemsa staining and Ag-NORs. The results showed that the number of diploid chromosomes of O. potamophila was 44; the genome of O. potamophila was composed of 44 telocentric chromosomes; the karyotype formula was 2 n = 44 t,NF = 44; Ag-NORs were found in the paracentromeric region of chromosome. The results may lay the foundation for revealing the genetic pattern and chromosomal evolution of O. potamophila and contribute to further genetic breeding of O. potamophila.展开更多
Mycobacterium tuberculosis 6-kDa early secretory antigenic target(ESAT-6)is a dominant target antigen for cell-mediated immunity in the early phase of tuberculosis.The fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand(FL)that induces...Mycobacterium tuberculosis 6-kDa early secretory antigenic target(ESAT-6)is a dominant target antigen for cell-mediated immunity in the early phase of tuberculosis.The fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand(FL)that induces potent immune response has been used as an adjuvant in vaccine development.In this study,a new recombinant plasmid(pIRES-epitope-peptides-FL)encoding three T cell epitopes of ESAT-6 and FL was constructed,and the immunogenicity of the DNA vaccine was assessed in C57BL/6 mice immunized with the plasmid DNA vaccine.Additionally,a strategy of intramuscular injection with the DNA vaccine(prime)and intranasal administration of the epitope peptides(boost)was employed to induce higher immune reaction of the mice.The results showed that mice vaccinated with the recombinant plasmid DNA vaccine and boosted with the peptides not only increased the levels of Th1 cytokines(IFN-γand IL-12),the number of IFN-γ+T cells and activities of cytotoxic T lymphocytes as well as IgG,but also enhanced protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis challenge.In conclusion,these data indicate that the novel recombinant pIRES-epitope-peptides-FL plasmid is a useful DNA vaccine for preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.展开更多
The proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells (GMC) and secretion of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in rat with Thy-1 nephritis (Thy-1N) resembling human mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis have been explored f...The proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells (GMC) and secretion of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in rat with Thy-1 nephritis (Thy-1N) resembling human mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis have been explored for many years; however, the molecular mechanisms of GMC proliferation and ECM production remain unclear. Our previous studies have demonstrated that the thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) gene was involved in mediating rat GMC proliferation and ECM synthesis induced by sublytic C5b-9 in vitro. In the present study, the roles of the TSP-1 gene in GMC proliferation, ECM production, and urinary protein secretion in Thy-1N rats were determined by using TSP-1 small hairpin RNA, and the results revealed that silencing of the TSP-1 gene in rat renal tissues could diminish GMC proliferation (P < 0.01) and ECM secretion (P < 0.01) as well as urinary protein secretion (P < 0.05) in Thy-1N rats. Together, the current findings suggested that TSP-1 gene expression was required for GMC proliferation and ECM production in Thy-1N rats.展开更多
The significance of source rocks for oil and gas accumulation has been indisputably acknowledged.Moreover,it has been gradually realized that there is difference between hydrocarbon generation capacity and hydrocarbon...The significance of source rocks for oil and gas accumulation has been indisputably acknowledged.Moreover,it has been gradually realized that there is difference between hydrocarbon generation capacity and hydrocarbon expulsion capacity,and this has prompted research on hydrocarbon expulsion efficiency.However,these studies dominantly highlight the results of hydrocarbon expulsion,and investigation into the corresponding process and mechanism is primarily from a macroscopic perspective.Despite its wide acceptance as the most direct hydrocarbon expulsion mode,hydrocarbon expulsion through micro-fractures is still not sufficiently understood.Therefore,this study obtains observations and performs experiments on two types of source rocks(mudstones and shales)of the Chang 7 oil group of the Yanchang Formation in Ordos Basin,China.Microscopy reveals that organic matter is non-uniformly distributed in both types of source rocks.Specifically,mudstones are characterized by a cluster-like organic matter distribution,whereas shales are characterized by a layered organic matter distribution.Thermal evolution simulation experiments demonstrate that the hydrocarbon generation process is accompanied by the emergence of micro-fractures,which are favorable for hydrocarbon expulsion.Moreover,based on the theories of rock physics and fracture mechanics,this study establishes micro-fracture development models for both types of source rocks,associated with the calculation of the fracture pressure that is needed for the initiation of fracture development.Furthermore,the relationship between the fluid pressure,fracture pressure,and micro-fracture expansion length during micro-fracture development is quantitatively explored,which helps identify the micro-fracture expansion length.The results indicate that the development of micro-fractures is commonly impacted by the morphology and distribution pattern of the organic matter as well as the mechanical properties of the source rocks.The micro-fractures in turn further affect the hydrocarbon expulsion capacity of the source rocks.The results of this study are expected to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the exploration and exploitation of tight oil and shale oil.展开更多
Correction to:Journal of Biomedical Research https://doi.org/10.7555/JBR.27.20120114,published on 30 September 2013.We apologize for the misused images in Fig.7 in our article published on 30 September 2013.The Fig.7 ...Correction to:Journal of Biomedical Research https://doi.org/10.7555/JBR.27.20120114,published on 30 September 2013.We apologize for the misused images in Fig.7 in our article published on 30 September 2013.The Fig.7 by HE staining and immunohistochemistry were partially misused because of our carelessness.Because we couldn't find the original pictures acquired 11 years ago,thus HE and IHC experiments were repeated by our previously reserved wax blocks.Now,the pictures taken by microscope imaging system in each group were collected and combined,respectively.The correct version of Fig.展开更多
Interleukin 17(IL-17)is increasingly recognized as a key factor that contributes to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis(MS)and its experimental mouse autoimmune encephalomyelitis(EAE)model.However,the roles and reg...Interleukin 17(IL-17)is increasingly recognized as a key factor that contributes to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis(MS)and its experimental mouse autoimmune encephalomyelitis(EAE)model.However,the roles and regulatory mechanisms of IL-17-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine production in EAE mice remain largely unclear.In this study,the expression of IL-17,hypoxia inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),IL-1β,IL-6 and microRNA-497(miR-497),as well as their intrinsic associations,was investigated using EAE model mice and cultured astrocytes exposed to IL-17 in vitro.We observed markedly increased production of IL-17,HIF-1α,IL-1βand IL-6 in the brain tissues of EAE mice,while the expression and secretion of HIF-1α,IL-1βand IL-6 were also significantly increased when cultured primary astrocytes from mice were stimulated with IL-17.Meanwhile,the expression of miR-497 was downregulated both in vivo and in vitro.Subsequent in vitro experiments revealed that IL-17 induced the production of IL-1βand IL-6 in astrocytes through the upregulation of HIF-1αas a transcriptional factor,indicating that IL-17-mediated downregulation of miR-497 enhanced HIF-1αexpression.Furthermore,astrocytespecific knockdown of IL-17RA and HIF-1αor astrocyte-specific overexpression of miR-497 by infection with different lentiviral vectors containing an astrocyte-specific promotor markedly decreased IL-1βand IL-6 production in brain tissues and alleviated the pathological changes and score of EAE mice.Collectively,these findings indicate that decreased miR-497 expression is responsible for IL-17-triggered high HIF-1αexpression and consequent IL-1βand IL-6 production by astrocytes in EAE mice.展开更多
The apoptosis of glomerular mesangial cells(GMCs)is considered to be an important contributor to the initiation and development of rat Thy-1 nephritis(Thy-1N)and is accompanied by sublytic C5b-9 deposition.However,the...The apoptosis of glomerular mesangial cells(GMCs)is considered to be an important contributor to the initiation and development of rat Thy-1 nephritis(Thy-1N)and is accompanied by sublytic C5b-9 deposition.However,the mechanism by which sublytic C5b-9 triggers GMC apoptosis has not been elucidated.In this study,functional and histological examinations were performed on GMCs treated with sublytic C5b-9(in vitro)and renal tissues of Thy-1N rats(in vivo).The in vitro studies found that sublytic C5b-9 could trigger GMC apoptosis through upregulating Egr-1,ATF3,and Gadd45 expression.Egr-1-mediated post-transcriptional modulation of ATF3,Egr-1/ATF3-enhanced Gadd45 promoter activity,and p300-mediated ATF3 acetylation were all involved in GMC apoptosis.More importantly,the effective binding elements for Egr-1 and ATF3 to Gadd45β/γpromoters and the ATF3 acetylation site were identified.In vivo,silencing renal p300,Egr-1,ATF3,and Gadd45β/γsignificantly decreased GMC apoptosis,secondary GMC proliferation,and urinary protein secretion in Thy-1N rats.Together,these findings implicate that sublytic C5b-9-induced activation of Egr-1/p300–ATF3/Gadd45 axis plays a critical role in GMC apoptosis in Thy-1N rats.展开更多
The secondary flow driven by the primary vortex in a cylinder,generating the so called"tea leaf paradox",is fundamental for understanding many natural phenomena,industrial applications and scientific researc...The secondary flow driven by the primary vortex in a cylinder,generating the so called"tea leaf paradox",is fundamental for understanding many natural phenomena,industrial applications and scientific researches.In this work,the effect of wettability on the primary vortex and secondary flow is investigated by the three-dimensional multiphase lattice Boltzmann method based on a chemical potential.We find that the surface wettability strongly affects the shape of the primary vortex.With the increase of the contact angle of the cylinder,the sectional plane of the primary vortex gradually changes from a steep valley into a saddle with two raised parts.Because the surface friction is reduced correspondingly,the core of the secondary vortex moves to the centerline of the cylinder and the vortex intensity also increases.The stirring force has stronger effects to enhance the secondary flow and push the vortex up than the surface wettability.Interestingly,a small secondary vortex is discovered near the three-phase contact line when the surface has a moderate wettability,owing to the interaction between the secondary flow and the curved gas/liquid interface.展开更多
Oxidation has been profitably utilized to improve some properties of chitosan.However,only solventbased oxidation procedures have been proposed so far,which are hardly feasible at industrial scale in an economic way b...Oxidation has been profitably utilized to improve some properties of chitosan.However,only solventbased oxidation procedures have been proposed so far,which are hardly feasible at industrial scale in an economic way because of product recovery cost.In this study,a solvent-free,rapid,and effective oxidation method is proposed.It is based on direct solid-state reaction between chitosan and oxidant powder in a mechanochemical reactor.Results prove that by short high energy ball milling(<3 h)it is possible to achieve diverse physicochemical modifications employing different reagents.Apart from polysaccharidic chain shortening,persulfate provokes high amorphization and induces formation of ketonic groups;percarbonate heightens deacetylation degree,preserving in part crystallinity;calcium peroxide merely deprotonates amino groups and increases amorphization degree.Adsorption tests with the azo-dye reactive red 2 show that adsorption capacity of chitosan co-milled with persulfate(974 mg/g milled product),which is the best performing adsorbent,is twice that of pristine chitosan,while adsorption rate is outstandingly boosted(125 times).展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Numbers 81902878 and 81971468).
文摘The cancer cell metastasis is a major death reason for patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Although researchers have disclosed that interleukin 17(IL-17)can increase matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)induction causing NSCLC cell metastasis,the underlying mechanism remains unclear.In the study,we found that IL-17 receptor A(IL-17RA),p300,p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3,and MMP19 were up-regulated both in NSCLC tissues and NSCLC cells stimulated with IL-17.p300,STAT3 and MMP19 overexpression or knockdown could raise or reduce IL-17-induced p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3 and MMP19 level as well as the cell migration and invasion.Mechanism investigation revealed that STAT3 and p300 bound to the same region(−544 to−389 nt)of MMP19 promoter,and p300 could acetylate STAT3-K631 elevating STAT3 transcriptional activity,p-STAT3 or MMP19 expression and the cell mobility exposed to IL-17.Meanwhile,p300-mediated STAT3-K631 acetylation and its Y705-phosphorylation could interact,synergistically facilitating MMP19 gene transcription and enhancing cell migration and invasion.Besides,the animal experiments exhibited that the nude mice inoculated with NSCLC cells by silencing p300,STAT3 or MMP19 gene plus IL-17 treatment,the nodule number,and MMP19,Ack-STAT3,or p-STAT3 production in the lung metastatic nodules were all alleviated.Collectively,these outcomes uncover that IL-17-triggered NSCLC metastasis involves up-regulating MMP19 expression via the interaction of STAT3-K631 acetylation by p300 and its Y705-phosphorylation,which provides a new mechanistic insight and potential strategy for NSCLC metastasis and therapy.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Support Program of Jiangxi Province(20133BBF60029)Earmarked Fund for Jiangxi Agriculture Research System(JXARS-10)
文摘In order to obtain cytogenetic data of Odontobutis potamophila,head-kidney cells were collected as experimental materials to prepare chromosome specimen. The karyotypes of O. potamophila and the distribution and amount of transcriptionally active nucleolar organizer regions on chromosomes were analyzed by Giemsa staining and Ag-NORs. The results showed that the number of diploid chromosomes of O. potamophila was 44; the genome of O. potamophila was composed of 44 telocentric chromosomes; the karyotype formula was 2 n = 44 t,NF = 44; Ag-NORs were found in the paracentromeric region of chromosome. The results may lay the foundation for revealing the genetic pattern and chromosomal evolution of O. potamophila and contribute to further genetic breeding of O. potamophila.
基金supported by the Natural Scientific Fund (09KJA310002DG216D50162011NJMU263 and 11JC005) of China
文摘Mycobacterium tuberculosis 6-kDa early secretory antigenic target(ESAT-6)is a dominant target antigen for cell-mediated immunity in the early phase of tuberculosis.The fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand(FL)that induces potent immune response has been used as an adjuvant in vaccine development.In this study,a new recombinant plasmid(pIRES-epitope-peptides-FL)encoding three T cell epitopes of ESAT-6 and FL was constructed,and the immunogenicity of the DNA vaccine was assessed in C57BL/6 mice immunized with the plasmid DNA vaccine.Additionally,a strategy of intramuscular injection with the DNA vaccine(prime)and intranasal administration of the epitope peptides(boost)was employed to induce higher immune reaction of the mice.The results showed that mice vaccinated with the recombinant plasmid DNA vaccine and boosted with the peptides not only increased the levels of Th1 cytokines(IFN-γand IL-12),the number of IFN-γ+T cells and activities of cytotoxic T lymphocytes as well as IgG,but also enhanced protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis challenge.In conclusion,these data indicate that the novel recombinant pIRES-epitope-peptides-FL plasmid is a useful DNA vaccine for preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
基金supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundations of China (No. 31000396, and No.81072402)grants from Natural Science Foundations of Jiangsu Province in China (No. BK2009417, No. 10KJB310006, and No. 09hx43)
文摘The proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells (GMC) and secretion of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in rat with Thy-1 nephritis (Thy-1N) resembling human mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis have been explored for many years; however, the molecular mechanisms of GMC proliferation and ECM production remain unclear. Our previous studies have demonstrated that the thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) gene was involved in mediating rat GMC proliferation and ECM synthesis induced by sublytic C5b-9 in vitro. In the present study, the roles of the TSP-1 gene in GMC proliferation, ECM production, and urinary protein secretion in Thy-1N rats were determined by using TSP-1 small hairpin RNA, and the results revealed that silencing of the TSP-1 gene in rat renal tissues could diminish GMC proliferation (P < 0.01) and ECM secretion (P < 0.01) as well as urinary protein secretion (P < 0.05) in Thy-1N rats. Together, the current findings suggested that TSP-1 gene expression was required for GMC proliferation and ECM production in Thy-1N rats.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41572137,41872165)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.2017ZX05001002-003)Research and Innovation fund for Graduate Students of Southwest Petroleum University(Grant No.2019cxyb006)。
文摘The significance of source rocks for oil and gas accumulation has been indisputably acknowledged.Moreover,it has been gradually realized that there is difference between hydrocarbon generation capacity and hydrocarbon expulsion capacity,and this has prompted research on hydrocarbon expulsion efficiency.However,these studies dominantly highlight the results of hydrocarbon expulsion,and investigation into the corresponding process and mechanism is primarily from a macroscopic perspective.Despite its wide acceptance as the most direct hydrocarbon expulsion mode,hydrocarbon expulsion through micro-fractures is still not sufficiently understood.Therefore,this study obtains observations and performs experiments on two types of source rocks(mudstones and shales)of the Chang 7 oil group of the Yanchang Formation in Ordos Basin,China.Microscopy reveals that organic matter is non-uniformly distributed in both types of source rocks.Specifically,mudstones are characterized by a cluster-like organic matter distribution,whereas shales are characterized by a layered organic matter distribution.Thermal evolution simulation experiments demonstrate that the hydrocarbon generation process is accompanied by the emergence of micro-fractures,which are favorable for hydrocarbon expulsion.Moreover,based on the theories of rock physics and fracture mechanics,this study establishes micro-fracture development models for both types of source rocks,associated with the calculation of the fracture pressure that is needed for the initiation of fracture development.Furthermore,the relationship between the fluid pressure,fracture pressure,and micro-fracture expansion length during micro-fracture development is quantitatively explored,which helps identify the micro-fracture expansion length.The results indicate that the development of micro-fractures is commonly impacted by the morphology and distribution pattern of the organic matter as well as the mechanical properties of the source rocks.The micro-fractures in turn further affect the hydrocarbon expulsion capacity of the source rocks.The results of this study are expected to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the exploration and exploitation of tight oil and shale oil.
文摘Correction to:Journal of Biomedical Research https://doi.org/10.7555/JBR.27.20120114,published on 30 September 2013.We apologize for the misused images in Fig.7 in our article published on 30 September 2013.The Fig.7 by HE staining and immunohistochemistry were partially misused because of our carelessness.Because we couldn't find the original pictures acquired 11 years ago,thus HE and IHC experiments were repeated by our previously reserved wax blocks.Now,the pictures taken by microscope imaging system in each group were collected and combined,respectively.The correct version of Fig.
基金by the grants from National Natural Science Foundations of China(31470853 and 81471626)grants from Natural Science Foundations of Jiangsu Province in China(BK20131386 and BK20151168)+1 种基金The study was also supported by grants from Jiangsu Province Key Lab of Neurodegeneration(No.SJ11KF07)the Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,Excellent Young or Middle aged Teachers Project of Nanjing Medical University and Xuzhou Technology Bureau Foundation(KC14SH074).
文摘Interleukin 17(IL-17)is increasingly recognized as a key factor that contributes to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis(MS)and its experimental mouse autoimmune encephalomyelitis(EAE)model.However,the roles and regulatory mechanisms of IL-17-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine production in EAE mice remain largely unclear.In this study,the expression of IL-17,hypoxia inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),IL-1β,IL-6 and microRNA-497(miR-497),as well as their intrinsic associations,was investigated using EAE model mice and cultured astrocytes exposed to IL-17 in vitro.We observed markedly increased production of IL-17,HIF-1α,IL-1βand IL-6 in the brain tissues of EAE mice,while the expression and secretion of HIF-1α,IL-1βand IL-6 were also significantly increased when cultured primary astrocytes from mice were stimulated with IL-17.Meanwhile,the expression of miR-497 was downregulated both in vivo and in vitro.Subsequent in vitro experiments revealed that IL-17 induced the production of IL-1βand IL-6 in astrocytes through the upregulation of HIF-1αas a transcriptional factor,indicating that IL-17-mediated downregulation of miR-497 enhanced HIF-1αexpression.Furthermore,astrocytespecific knockdown of IL-17RA and HIF-1αor astrocyte-specific overexpression of miR-497 by infection with different lentiviral vectors containing an astrocyte-specific promotor markedly decreased IL-1βand IL-6 production in brain tissues and alleviated the pathological changes and score of EAE mice.Collectively,these findings indicate that decreased miR-497 expression is responsible for IL-17-triggered high HIF-1αexpression and consequent IL-1βand IL-6 production by astrocytes in EAE mice.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2097210)research grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK2009302)Tianjin Application Bases and Advanced Technology Research Program Key Projects(No.JCZDJC21400)
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundations of China(81273333,81471626,and 31470853)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(14KJB310006)supported by Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘The apoptosis of glomerular mesangial cells(GMCs)is considered to be an important contributor to the initiation and development of rat Thy-1 nephritis(Thy-1N)and is accompanied by sublytic C5b-9 deposition.However,the mechanism by which sublytic C5b-9 triggers GMC apoptosis has not been elucidated.In this study,functional and histological examinations were performed on GMCs treated with sublytic C5b-9(in vitro)and renal tissues of Thy-1N rats(in vivo).The in vitro studies found that sublytic C5b-9 could trigger GMC apoptosis through upregulating Egr-1,ATF3,and Gadd45 expression.Egr-1-mediated post-transcriptional modulation of ATF3,Egr-1/ATF3-enhanced Gadd45 promoter activity,and p300-mediated ATF3 acetylation were all involved in GMC apoptosis.More importantly,the effective binding elements for Egr-1 and ATF3 to Gadd45β/γpromoters and the ATF3 acetylation site were identified.In vivo,silencing renal p300,Egr-1,ATF3,and Gadd45β/γsignificantly decreased GMC apoptosis,secondary GMC proliferation,and urinary protein secretion in Thy-1N rats.Together,these findings implicate that sublytic C5b-9-induced activation of Egr-1/p300–ATF3/Gadd45 axis plays a critical role in GMC apoptosis in Thy-1N rats.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11862003,81860635,11462003the Key Project of Guangxi Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.2017GXNSF DA198038Guangxi “Bagui Scholar” Teams for Innovation and Research Project
文摘The secondary flow driven by the primary vortex in a cylinder,generating the so called"tea leaf paradox",is fundamental for understanding many natural phenomena,industrial applications and scientific researches.In this work,the effect of wettability on the primary vortex and secondary flow is investigated by the three-dimensional multiphase lattice Boltzmann method based on a chemical potential.We find that the surface wettability strongly affects the shape of the primary vortex.With the increase of the contact angle of the cylinder,the sectional plane of the primary vortex gradually changes from a steep valley into a saddle with two raised parts.Because the surface friction is reduced correspondingly,the core of the secondary vortex moves to the centerline of the cylinder and the vortex intensity also increases.The stirring force has stronger effects to enhance the secondary flow and push the vortex up than the surface wettability.Interestingly,a small secondary vortex is discovered near the three-phase contact line when the surface has a moderate wettability,owing to the interaction between the secondary flow and the curved gas/liquid interface.
基金financially supported by the Major Science and Technology Program for Water Pollution Control and Treatment in China(No.2017ZX07202003)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFC1803100).
文摘Oxidation has been profitably utilized to improve some properties of chitosan.However,only solventbased oxidation procedures have been proposed so far,which are hardly feasible at industrial scale in an economic way because of product recovery cost.In this study,a solvent-free,rapid,and effective oxidation method is proposed.It is based on direct solid-state reaction between chitosan and oxidant powder in a mechanochemical reactor.Results prove that by short high energy ball milling(<3 h)it is possible to achieve diverse physicochemical modifications employing different reagents.Apart from polysaccharidic chain shortening,persulfate provokes high amorphization and induces formation of ketonic groups;percarbonate heightens deacetylation degree,preserving in part crystallinity;calcium peroxide merely deprotonates amino groups and increases amorphization degree.Adsorption tests with the azo-dye reactive red 2 show that adsorption capacity of chitosan co-milled with persulfate(974 mg/g milled product),which is the best performing adsorbent,is twice that of pristine chitosan,while adsorption rate is outstandingly boosted(125 times).
