Background:The regulatory mechanisms governing vasculogenic mimicry(VM)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)remain largely undefined.This study aimed to identify critical factors and elucidate the epigenetic mechanism...Background:The regulatory mechanisms governing vasculogenic mimicry(VM)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)remain largely undefined.This study aimed to identify critical factors and elucidate the epigenetic mechanisms underlying VM in OSCC.Methods:Bioinformatics analysis was performed utilizing single-cell RNA-seq,bulk RNA-seq,and histone H3 lysine 27 acetylation(H3K27ac)Chromatin Immunoprecipitation(ChIP)-seq data obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.ChIP-qPCR was used to validate the binding of ETS transcription factor ELK4(ELK4)to the dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR)enhancer.In vitro VM formation and invasion of OSCC cells were assessed using Matrigel-based tube formation and Transwell assays,respectively.Results:Elevated expression of VM-related genes predicts unfavorable prognosis in OSCC patients.High-dimensional weighted gene co-expression network analysis(hdWGCNA)identified epithelial subcluster C4 as most strongly associated with VM and metastasis.Three co-expression modules within this subcluster exhibited significant positive correlations with both phenotypic traits.Among the 30 eigengenes from the three modules,DHFR emerged as a key regulator of VM and metastasis.Knockdown or inhibition of DHFR significantly suppressed VM formation and invasion in OSCC cells.Mechanistically,ELK4 activated DHFR transcription through direct binding to its enhancer.DHFR overexpression rescued VM and invasion impairment induced by ELK4 knockdown.Conclusion:DHFR was a pivotal enhancer-regulated gene driving VM and metastasis in OSCC.ELK4 directly binds to DHFR enhancer regions to activate its transcription,thereby promoting these malignant phenotypes.These findings identified the ELK4/DHFR axis as a promising therapeutic target for anti-angiogenic intervention in OSCC.展开更多
Acupuncture-moxibustion can promote recovery from the sequelae of ischemic stroke.However,its mechanism of action has not yet been fully elucidated.This paper introduces the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion in all...Acupuncture-moxibustion can promote recovery from the sequelae of ischemic stroke.However,its mechanism of action has not yet been fully elucidated.This paper introduces the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion in alleviating rehabilitation of ischemic stroke sequelae.The regulatory mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion was analyzed for limb movement disorders,cognitive impairment,depression,epilepsy,dysphagia,and insomnia after stroke from four aspects(promoting neuronal growth and cell proliferation,regulating cerebral blood flow,modulating neurochemicals,and suppressing cell apoptosis).This study provides theoretical support for the wide application of acupuncture-moxibustion in rehabilitation after ischemic stroke.展开更多
Background Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of calcific aortic valve stenosis(CAVS).However,the directionality of causation between blood pressure traits and aortic stenosis is unclear,as is the benef...Background Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of calcific aortic valve stenosis(CAVS).However,the directionality of causation between blood pressure traits and aortic stenosis is unclear,as is the benefit of antihypertensive drugs for CAVS.Methods Using genome-wide association studies(GWAS)summary statistics,we performed bidirectional two-sample univariable mendelian randomization(UVMR)to assess the causal associations of systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and pulse pressure(PP)with CAVS.Multivariable mendelian randomization(MVMR)was conducted to evaluate the direct effect of hypertension on CAVS,adjusting for confounders.Drug target mendelian randomization(MR)and summary-level MR(SMR)were used to estimate the effects of 12 classes of antihypertensive drugs and their target genes on CAVS risk.Inverse variance weighting was the primary MR method,with sensitivity analyses to validate results.Results UVMR showed SBP,DBP,and PP have causal effects on CAVS,with no significant reverse causality.MVMR confirmed the causality between hypertension and CAVS after adjusting for confounders.Drug-target MR analyses indicated that calcium channel blockers(CCBs),loop diuretics,and thiazide diuretics via SBP lowering exerted protective effects on CAVS risk.SMR analysis showed that the CCBs target gene CACNA2D2 and ARBs target gene AGTR1 were positively associated with CAVS risk,while diuretics target genes SLC12A5 and SLC12A1 were negatively associated with aortic stenosis risk.Conclusions Hypertension has a causal relationship with CAVS.Managing SBP in hypertensive patients with CCBs may prevent CAVS.ARBs might exert protective effects on CAVS independent of blood pressure reduction.The relationship between diuretics and CAVS is complex,with opposite effects through different mechanisms.展开更多
Ribosomal RNA(rRNA)synthesis is intricately tied to cellular growth and proliferation.Basic fibroblast growth factor(FGF2),a pivotal factor for bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs),can stimulates rRNA transcripti...Ribosomal RNA(rRNA)synthesis is intricately tied to cellular growth and proliferation.Basic fibroblast growth factor(FGF2),a pivotal factor for bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs),can stimulates rRNA transcription,though the underlying mechanism remains unknown.Here,we demonstrate that the cytoplasm-nucleus translocation of FGF2 is determined by the stable nuclear localization motif.Meanwhile,the nuclear FGF2 regulates rRNA expression and BMSCs proliferation via phase separation.Next,through FGF2 related epigenomics and 3D genomes analysis,we identified chromatin architectures during BMSCs differentiation and aging.In the process,topologically associating domains(TADs)and chromatin loops profiling revealed the attenuated genomic interaction among proximal chromosomes 13,14,15,21,and 22,where phase-separated FGF2 facilitates rDNA transcription depend on specific super-enhancers(SEs).Furthermore,we validated that FGF2 orchestrates rDNA chromatin architecture in coordination with STAT5.Together,these findings underscore the pivotal role of FGF2 in rDNA chromatin architectures,which determines BMSCs cell fate.展开更多
Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy...Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatic hemangioma represents the most common benign primary hepatic neo-plasm.Although most such tumors are small and asymptomatic,giant cavernous hemangioma(GCH)is frequently symptomatic,and needs interve...BACKGROUND Hepatic hemangioma represents the most common benign primary hepatic neo-plasm.Although most such tumors are small and asymptomatic,giant cavernous hemangioma(GCH)is frequently symptomatic,and needs intervention.More-over,diffuse hepatic hemangiomatosis(DHH)is not rare in the liver parenchyma adjacent to a GCH.The management strategy for hepatic hemangiomas can differ depending on the presence of associated hemangiomatosis and the amount and distribution of the residual hepatic parenchyma.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report two patients with GCH coexistent with DHH successfully treated by laparoscopic microwave ablation.The two GCHs were ablated com-pletely and the ablated zone atrophied obviously in imaging follow-ups after ablation.Surprisingly,there was a trend toward gradual reduction and dimini-shment of DHH.CONCLUSION Thermal ablation treatment might be an effective and less invasive treatment for GCH coexistent with DHH around the hemangioma.展开更多
Climate change and economic development impact the population expansion and water shortage in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River Basin(MYRB),leading directly to drought aggravation-expansion and impacting agricul...Climate change and economic development impact the population expansion and water shortage in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River Basin(MYRB),leading directly to drought aggravation-expansion and impacting agricultural production in the MYRB.Therefore,this study quantitatively evaluated agricultural drought vulnerability in the MYRB based on the variable fuzzy evaluation model(VFEM).The main conclusions are as follows:(1)The arable land in the MYRB gradually decreased between 2005 and 2020,whereas the forest cover decreased and then increased;(2)precipitation and evapotranspiration were the key factors affecting the agricultural drought vulnerability(e.g.,weights of 0.24 and 0.21),whereas arable land density and gross domestic product(GDP)per capita played less significant roles;and(3)the agricultural drought vulnerability in the MYRB during 2005-2020 was mainly at level 3 and below,with higher drought vulnerability in the western and northern regions,which had a higher drought risk potential.展开更多
Wheat powdery mildew caused by Blumeria graminis f.sp.tritici(Bgt)is an important disease worldwide.Detection of latent infection of leaves by the pathogen in late autumn is valuable for estimating the inoculum potent...Wheat powdery mildew caused by Blumeria graminis f.sp.tritici(Bgt)is an important disease worldwide.Detection of latent infection of leaves by the pathogen in late autumn is valuable for estimating the inoculum potential to assess disease risks in the spring.We developed a new tool for rapid detection and quantification of latent infection of seedlings by the pathogen.The method was based on recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA)coupled with an end-point detection via lateral flow device(LFD).The limit of detection is 100 agμL^(-1)of Bgt DNA,without noticeable interference from either other common wheat pathogens or wheat material(Triticum aestivum).It was evaluated on wheat seedlings for this accuracy and sensitivity in detecting latent infection of Bgt.We further extended this RPALFD assay to estimate the level of latent infection by Bgt based on imaging analysis.There was a strong correlation between the image-based and real-time PCR assay estimates of Bgt DNA.The present results suggested that this new tool can provide rapid and accurate quantification of Bgt in latently infected leaves and can be further development as an on-site monitoring tool.展开更多
Broadband photothermal and photoacoustic agents in the near-infrared(NIR)biowindow are of significance for cancer phototheranostics.In this work,Pt Cu nanosheets with an average lateral size of less than 10 nm are syn...Broadband photothermal and photoacoustic agents in the near-infrared(NIR)biowindow are of significance for cancer phototheranostics.In this work,Pt Cu nanosheets with an average lateral size of less than 10 nm are synthesized as NIR photothermal and photoacoustic agents in vivo,which show strong light absorption from NIR-I to NIR-II biowindows with the photothermal conversion efficiencies of 20.4%under 808 nm laser and 32.7%under 1064 nm laser.Pt Cu nanosheets functionalized with folic acidmodified thiol-poly(ethylene glycol)(SH-PEG-FA)present good biocompatibility and 4T1 tumor-targeted effect,which give high-contrast photoacoustic imaging and efficient photothermal ablation of 4T1 tumor in both NIR-I and NIR-II biowindows.Our work significantly broadens applications of noble metal-based nanomaterials in the fields of cancer phototheranostics by rationally designing their structures and modulating their physicochemical properties.展开更多
BACKGROUND Liver function of chronic hepatitis B(CHB)patients is essentially normal after treatment with antiviral drugs.In rare cases,persistently abnormally elevatedα-fetoprotein(AFP)is seen in CHB patients followi...BACKGROUND Liver function of chronic hepatitis B(CHB)patients is essentially normal after treatment with antiviral drugs.In rare cases,persistently abnormally elevatedα-fetoprotein(AFP)is seen in CHB patients following long-term antiviral treatment.However,in the absence of imaging evidence of liver cancer,a reasonable expla-nation for this phenomenon is still lacking.AIM To explore the causes of abnormal AFP in patients with CHB who were not diag-nosed with liver cancer.METHODS From November 2019 to May 2023,15 patients with CHB after antiviral treatment and elevated AFP were selected.Clinical data and quality indicators related to laboratory testing,imaging data,and pathological data were obtained through inpatient medical records.RESULTS All patients had increased AFP and significantly elevated IgG.Cancer was excluded by imaging examination.Only four patients had elevated alanine ami-notransferase,10 had elevated aspartate aminotransferase,nine had elevated total bilirubin,and two had antinuclear antibodies.The liver biopsy and histopatho-logical examination indicated that 14 patients had rosette,moderate,or higher interfacial inflammation,lymphocyte infiltration,and severe hepatic fibers(11 cases),which was consistent with the pathological features of autoimmune hepa-titis(AIH).After 8-12 week of hormone therapy,the levels of AFP and IgG,and liver function returned to normal(P<0.05).CONCLUSION For patients with CHB and elevated AFP after antiviral treatment,autoimmune hepatitis should be considered.CHB with AIH is clinically insidious and difficult to detect,and prone to progression to cirrhosis.Liver puncture pathological examination should be performed when necessary to confirm diagnosis.展开更多
Dendrobium officinale is an orchid herb distinguished by its exceptional drought resistance capabilities.The remarkable drought tolerance of D.officinale stems from its structural and compositional features,including ...Dendrobium officinale is an orchid herb distinguished by its exceptional drought resistance capabilities.The remarkable drought tolerance of D.officinale stems from its structural and compositional features,including thick leaves and stems containing abundant polysaccharides and colloidal substances.Despite these adaptations,the underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for enhanced drought tolerance remain inadequately understood.This study subjected D.officinale to water restriction for periods ranging from 1 to 6 months,conducting physiological and RNA sequencing analyses to elucidate its long-term dehydration response mechanisms and identify drought-protective genes.Following 6 months of dehydration,D.officinale maintained viability,demonstrated by rapid growth resumption after merely 2 d of rehydration.Transcriptome analysis of D.officinale plants under 1-month dehydration revealed differential gene expression across various processes,predominantly in stress responses,photosynthesis,phytohormone signaling,carbon metabolism,and fructose/mannose pathways.Among these,PEROXIDASE4(POD4)and NAC37 showed significant upregulation and were selected for further investigation of their roles in drought protection.Transgenic tomato plants overexpressing D.officinale’s POD4 and NAC37 genes exhibited superior drought tolerance compared to controls,displaying enhanced vigor,increased fruit production,higher respiration rates,elevated chlorophyll levels,and reduced oxidative damage.This research demonstrates the value of exploring underutilized species for drought-tolerance genes and identifies POD4 and NAC37 as promising candidates for improving drought tolerance through breeding programs.展开更多
Cascading thermal runaway(TR)propagation poses a critical safety concern for large-format sodium-ion battery(SIB)systems because of the heightened risks of fires or explosions.However,effectively suppressing TR propag...Cascading thermal runaway(TR)propagation poses a critical safety concern for large-format sodium-ion battery(SIB)systems because of the heightened risks of fires or explosions.However,effectively suppressing TR propagation without introducing unintended side effects remains a significant challenge.Herein,we demonstrate a localized energy release method to mitigate TR,by reducing the state of charge(SOC)of cells adjacent to the thermally runaway unit.We discover that as the SOCs decreased from 100%to 25%,the TR trigger temperature decreased significantly,and the maximum temperature decrease from 367 to 229℃.Meanwhile,the volume of gas decreased to one-third of its original value,while the range of explosion limits significantly narrowed.The analysis of the morphology of the debris further confirms that the structural damage is greater at higher SOC levels.Moreover,an Entropy Weight and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution(EW-TOPSIS)method has been established to assess the safety status of SIBs,showing that the TR possibility is nearly linear with the SOCs,and the TR hazard is exponentially related to the SOCs.Finally,when the SOC of cells adjacent to the TR cell is reduced to 25%,TR can be directly blocked without the need for additional cooling or thermal insulation methods.This study not only advances the understanding of TR behavior in SIBs but also offers a straightforward approach to mitigating the TR risk in SIB systems.展开更多
The zero-strain spinel Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12)stands out as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its outstanding cycling stability.However,the limited theoretic specific capacity,low Li^(+) diffusion...The zero-strain spinel Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12)stands out as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its outstanding cycling stability.However,the limited theoretic specific capacity,low Li^(+) diffusion coefficient and electronic conductivity severely hinder its practical application.In this study,we demonstrate a strategy of introducing abundant oxygen vacancies not only on the surface and but also inside the bulk of Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12)particles via reductive thermal sintering.The oxygen vacancies can significantly enhance the electronic conductivity and lithium-ion diffusion coefficient of Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12),leading to a remarkable improvement in rate performance and a reduction in polarization.Moreover,additional lithium-ion accommodation sites can be created at the defective surface,contributing to a high specific capacity of over 200 mAh g^(-1).展开更多
Based on the financial data and stock price information of Bengang Steel Plates Co.Ltd.from 2004 to 2023,this paper uses SPSS 26 software,combined with DuPont Analysis and Wall Score Method,to explore the correlation ...Based on the financial data and stock price information of Bengang Steel Plates Co.Ltd.from 2004 to 2023,this paper uses SPSS 26 software,combined with DuPont Analysis and Wall Score Method,to explore the correlation between stock price and nine key financial indicators selected from three dimensions:profitability,development capability,and operating capability,including fixed asset growth rate,price-to-book ratio(P/B ratio),and gross profit margin.Through correlation analysis,multiple regression analysis,and curve fitting,the study finds that:fixed asset growth rate,P/B ratio,and gross profit margin show a significant positive correlation with stock price;return on equity(ROE),operating income,and accounts receivable turnover days show a significant negative correlation with stock price;earnings per share(EPS)and net profit growth rate do not show a significant correlation with stock price.The research results indicate that the stock price of Bengang Steel Plates Co.Ltd.is greatly affected by its asset scale and market valuation,while some profitability indicators have not been effectively transmitted to the stock price.Finally,countermeasures and suggestions are put forward from the aspects of cost control,technological innovation,market expansion,and financial structure optimization,so as to provide references for corporate operation and investment decisions.展开更多
基金supported by Hebei Natural Science Foundation(H2024206476)Medical Science Research Project of Hebei(20240101).
文摘Background:The regulatory mechanisms governing vasculogenic mimicry(VM)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)remain largely undefined.This study aimed to identify critical factors and elucidate the epigenetic mechanisms underlying VM in OSCC.Methods:Bioinformatics analysis was performed utilizing single-cell RNA-seq,bulk RNA-seq,and histone H3 lysine 27 acetylation(H3K27ac)Chromatin Immunoprecipitation(ChIP)-seq data obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.ChIP-qPCR was used to validate the binding of ETS transcription factor ELK4(ELK4)to the dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR)enhancer.In vitro VM formation and invasion of OSCC cells were assessed using Matrigel-based tube formation and Transwell assays,respectively.Results:Elevated expression of VM-related genes predicts unfavorable prognosis in OSCC patients.High-dimensional weighted gene co-expression network analysis(hdWGCNA)identified epithelial subcluster C4 as most strongly associated with VM and metastasis.Three co-expression modules within this subcluster exhibited significant positive correlations with both phenotypic traits.Among the 30 eigengenes from the three modules,DHFR emerged as a key regulator of VM and metastasis.Knockdown or inhibition of DHFR significantly suppressed VM formation and invasion in OSCC cells.Mechanistically,ELK4 activated DHFR transcription through direct binding to its enhancer.DHFR overexpression rescued VM and invasion impairment induced by ELK4 knockdown.Conclusion:DHFR was a pivotal enhancer-regulated gene driving VM and metastasis in OSCC.ELK4 directly binds to DHFR enhancer regions to activate its transcription,thereby promoting these malignant phenotypes.These findings identified the ELK4/DHFR axis as a promising therapeutic target for anti-angiogenic intervention in OSCC.
基金Supported by Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Project of Heilongjiang Province:ZHY2020-062.
文摘Acupuncture-moxibustion can promote recovery from the sequelae of ischemic stroke.However,its mechanism of action has not yet been fully elucidated.This paper introduces the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion in alleviating rehabilitation of ischemic stroke sequelae.The regulatory mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion was analyzed for limb movement disorders,cognitive impairment,depression,epilepsy,dysphagia,and insomnia after stroke from four aspects(promoting neuronal growth and cell proliferation,regulating cerebral blood flow,modulating neurochemicals,and suppressing cell apoptosis).This study provides theoretical support for the wide application of acupuncture-moxibustion in rehabilitation after ischemic stroke.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82170375,U23A20395)1.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence from West China Hospital of Sichuan University(ZYGD23021,23HXF-H009)Sichuan Science and Technology Program 2023NSFSC1645。
文摘Background Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of calcific aortic valve stenosis(CAVS).However,the directionality of causation between blood pressure traits and aortic stenosis is unclear,as is the benefit of antihypertensive drugs for CAVS.Methods Using genome-wide association studies(GWAS)summary statistics,we performed bidirectional two-sample univariable mendelian randomization(UVMR)to assess the causal associations of systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and pulse pressure(PP)with CAVS.Multivariable mendelian randomization(MVMR)was conducted to evaluate the direct effect of hypertension on CAVS,adjusting for confounders.Drug target mendelian randomization(MR)and summary-level MR(SMR)were used to estimate the effects of 12 classes of antihypertensive drugs and their target genes on CAVS risk.Inverse variance weighting was the primary MR method,with sensitivity analyses to validate results.Results UVMR showed SBP,DBP,and PP have causal effects on CAVS,with no significant reverse causality.MVMR confirmed the causality between hypertension and CAVS after adjusting for confounders.Drug-target MR analyses indicated that calcium channel blockers(CCBs),loop diuretics,and thiazide diuretics via SBP lowering exerted protective effects on CAVS risk.SMR analysis showed that the CCBs target gene CACNA2D2 and ARBs target gene AGTR1 were positively associated with CAVS risk,while diuretics target genes SLC12A5 and SLC12A1 were negatively associated with aortic stenosis risk.Conclusions Hypertension has a causal relationship with CAVS.Managing SBP in hypertensive patients with CCBs may prevent CAVS.ARBs might exert protective effects on CAVS independent of blood pressure reduction.The relationship between diuretics and CAVS is complex,with opposite effects through different mechanisms.
基金the open research project of State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases(no.SKLOD2024OF03)the Key Project of Natural Science Research in Anhui Provincial Universities(no.2024AH050683)+1 种基金Anhui Province Outstanding Young Teachers Development Program(no.YQYB2024013)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.82201026,82125006).
文摘Ribosomal RNA(rRNA)synthesis is intricately tied to cellular growth and proliferation.Basic fibroblast growth factor(FGF2),a pivotal factor for bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs),can stimulates rRNA transcription,though the underlying mechanism remains unknown.Here,we demonstrate that the cytoplasm-nucleus translocation of FGF2 is determined by the stable nuclear localization motif.Meanwhile,the nuclear FGF2 regulates rRNA expression and BMSCs proliferation via phase separation.Next,through FGF2 related epigenomics and 3D genomes analysis,we identified chromatin architectures during BMSCs differentiation and aging.In the process,topologically associating domains(TADs)and chromatin loops profiling revealed the attenuated genomic interaction among proximal chromosomes 13,14,15,21,and 22,where phase-separated FGF2 facilitates rDNA transcription depend on specific super-enhancers(SEs).Furthermore,we validated that FGF2 orchestrates rDNA chromatin architecture in coordination with STAT5.Together,these findings underscore the pivotal role of FGF2 in rDNA chromatin architectures,which determines BMSCs cell fate.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China under Grant 2024YFB2408900.
文摘Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatic hemangioma represents the most common benign primary hepatic neo-plasm.Although most such tumors are small and asymptomatic,giant cavernous hemangioma(GCH)is frequently symptomatic,and needs intervention.More-over,diffuse hepatic hemangiomatosis(DHH)is not rare in the liver parenchyma adjacent to a GCH.The management strategy for hepatic hemangiomas can differ depending on the presence of associated hemangiomatosis and the amount and distribution of the residual hepatic parenchyma.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report two patients with GCH coexistent with DHH successfully treated by laparoscopic microwave ablation.The two GCHs were ablated com-pletely and the ablated zone atrophied obviously in imaging follow-ups after ablation.Surprisingly,there was a trend toward gradual reduction and dimini-shment of DHH.CONCLUSION Thermal ablation treatment might be an effective and less invasive treatment for GCH coexistent with DHH around the hemangioma.
基金supported by the Supported by Joint Open Research Fund Program of State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering and Tsinghua-Ningxia Yinchuan Joint Institute of Internet of Waters on Digital Water Governance(No.sklhse-2022-Iow04)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin,China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research(No.IWHR-SKL-202217)。
文摘Climate change and economic development impact the population expansion and water shortage in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River Basin(MYRB),leading directly to drought aggravation-expansion and impacting agricultural production in the MYRB.Therefore,this study quantitatively evaluated agricultural drought vulnerability in the MYRB based on the variable fuzzy evaluation model(VFEM).The main conclusions are as follows:(1)The arable land in the MYRB gradually decreased between 2005 and 2020,whereas the forest cover decreased and then increased;(2)precipitation and evapotranspiration were the key factors affecting the agricultural drought vulnerability(e.g.,weights of 0.24 and 0.21),whereas arable land density and gross domestic product(GDP)per capita played less significant roles;and(3)the agricultural drought vulnerability in the MYRB during 2005-2020 was mainly at level 3 and below,with higher drought vulnerability in the western and northern regions,which had a higher drought risk potential.
基金supported by the funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072359)。
文摘Wheat powdery mildew caused by Blumeria graminis f.sp.tritici(Bgt)is an important disease worldwide.Detection of latent infection of leaves by the pathogen in late autumn is valuable for estimating the inoculum potential to assess disease risks in the spring.We developed a new tool for rapid detection and quantification of latent infection of seedlings by the pathogen.The method was based on recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA)coupled with an end-point detection via lateral flow device(LFD).The limit of detection is 100 agμL^(-1)of Bgt DNA,without noticeable interference from either other common wheat pathogens or wheat material(Triticum aestivum).It was evaluated on wheat seedlings for this accuracy and sensitivity in detecting latent infection of Bgt.We further extended this RPALFD assay to estimate the level of latent infection by Bgt based on imaging analysis.There was a strong correlation between the image-based and real-time PCR assay estimates of Bgt DNA.The present results suggested that this new tool can provide rapid and accurate quantification of Bgt in latently infected leaves and can be further development as an on-site monitoring tool.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22275096,W2432015)Natural Science Key Fund for Universities in Jiangsu Province(No.22KJA430007)Qinglan Project of Jiangsu Province of China。
文摘Broadband photothermal and photoacoustic agents in the near-infrared(NIR)biowindow are of significance for cancer phototheranostics.In this work,Pt Cu nanosheets with an average lateral size of less than 10 nm are synthesized as NIR photothermal and photoacoustic agents in vivo,which show strong light absorption from NIR-I to NIR-II biowindows with the photothermal conversion efficiencies of 20.4%under 808 nm laser and 32.7%under 1064 nm laser.Pt Cu nanosheets functionalized with folic acidmodified thiol-poly(ethylene glycol)(SH-PEG-FA)present good biocompatibility and 4T1 tumor-targeted effect,which give high-contrast photoacoustic imaging and efficient photothermal ablation of 4T1 tumor in both NIR-I and NIR-II biowindows.Our work significantly broadens applications of noble metal-based nanomaterials in the fields of cancer phototheranostics by rationally designing their structures and modulating their physicochemical properties.
文摘BACKGROUND Liver function of chronic hepatitis B(CHB)patients is essentially normal after treatment with antiviral drugs.In rare cases,persistently abnormally elevatedα-fetoprotein(AFP)is seen in CHB patients following long-term antiviral treatment.However,in the absence of imaging evidence of liver cancer,a reasonable expla-nation for this phenomenon is still lacking.AIM To explore the causes of abnormal AFP in patients with CHB who were not diag-nosed with liver cancer.METHODS From November 2019 to May 2023,15 patients with CHB after antiviral treatment and elevated AFP were selected.Clinical data and quality indicators related to laboratory testing,imaging data,and pathological data were obtained through inpatient medical records.RESULTS All patients had increased AFP and significantly elevated IgG.Cancer was excluded by imaging examination.Only four patients had elevated alanine ami-notransferase,10 had elevated aspartate aminotransferase,nine had elevated total bilirubin,and two had antinuclear antibodies.The liver biopsy and histopatho-logical examination indicated that 14 patients had rosette,moderate,or higher interfacial inflammation,lymphocyte infiltration,and severe hepatic fibers(11 cases),which was consistent with the pathological features of autoimmune hepa-titis(AIH).After 8-12 week of hormone therapy,the levels of AFP and IgG,and liver function returned to normal(P<0.05).CONCLUSION For patients with CHB and elevated AFP after antiviral treatment,autoimmune hepatitis should be considered.CHB with AIH is clinically insidious and difficult to detect,and prone to progression to cirrhosis.Liver puncture pathological examination should be performed when necessary to confirm diagnosis.
基金supported by the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(2022CFB009)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31900242).
文摘Dendrobium officinale is an orchid herb distinguished by its exceptional drought resistance capabilities.The remarkable drought tolerance of D.officinale stems from its structural and compositional features,including thick leaves and stems containing abundant polysaccharides and colloidal substances.Despite these adaptations,the underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for enhanced drought tolerance remain inadequately understood.This study subjected D.officinale to water restriction for periods ranging from 1 to 6 months,conducting physiological and RNA sequencing analyses to elucidate its long-term dehydration response mechanisms and identify drought-protective genes.Following 6 months of dehydration,D.officinale maintained viability,demonstrated by rapid growth resumption after merely 2 d of rehydration.Transcriptome analysis of D.officinale plants under 1-month dehydration revealed differential gene expression across various processes,predominantly in stress responses,photosynthesis,phytohormone signaling,carbon metabolism,and fructose/mannose pathways.Among these,PEROXIDASE4(POD4)and NAC37 showed significant upregulation and were selected for further investigation of their roles in drought protection.Transgenic tomato plants overexpressing D.officinale’s POD4 and NAC37 genes exhibited superior drought tolerance compared to controls,displaying enhanced vigor,increased fruit production,higher respiration rates,elevated chlorophyll levels,and reduced oxidative damage.This research demonstrates the value of exploring underutilized species for drought-tolerance genes and identifies POD4 and NAC37 as promising candidates for improving drought tolerance through breeding programs.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB2407900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52302512)+1 种基金State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic and Fine Processing Tsinghua University(KFZD202305)Zhejiang Province Science and Technology Program Grant(2024C0127(SD2))。
文摘Cascading thermal runaway(TR)propagation poses a critical safety concern for large-format sodium-ion battery(SIB)systems because of the heightened risks of fires or explosions.However,effectively suppressing TR propagation without introducing unintended side effects remains a significant challenge.Herein,we demonstrate a localized energy release method to mitigate TR,by reducing the state of charge(SOC)of cells adjacent to the thermally runaway unit.We discover that as the SOCs decreased from 100%to 25%,the TR trigger temperature decreased significantly,and the maximum temperature decrease from 367 to 229℃.Meanwhile,the volume of gas decreased to one-third of its original value,while the range of explosion limits significantly narrowed.The analysis of the morphology of the debris further confirms that the structural damage is greater at higher SOC levels.Moreover,an Entropy Weight and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution(EW-TOPSIS)method has been established to assess the safety status of SIBs,showing that the TR possibility is nearly linear with the SOCs,and the TR hazard is exponentially related to the SOCs.Finally,when the SOC of cells adjacent to the TR cell is reduced to 25%,TR can be directly blocked without the need for additional cooling or thermal insulation methods.This study not only advances the understanding of TR behavior in SIBs but also offers a straightforward approach to mitigating the TR risk in SIB systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52102200)the Major Science and Technology Infrastructure Project of Material Genome Big-science Facilities Platform supported by Municipal Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen,Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2021B1515130002)+1 种基金International Joint Research Center for Electric Vehicle Power Battery and Materials(No.2015B01015)Guangdong Key Laboratory of Design and Calculation of New Energy Materials(No.2017B030301013).
文摘The zero-strain spinel Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12)stands out as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its outstanding cycling stability.However,the limited theoretic specific capacity,low Li^(+) diffusion coefficient and electronic conductivity severely hinder its practical application.In this study,we demonstrate a strategy of introducing abundant oxygen vacancies not only on the surface and but also inside the bulk of Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12)particles via reductive thermal sintering.The oxygen vacancies can significantly enhance the electronic conductivity and lithium-ion diffusion coefficient of Li_(4)Ti_(5)O_(12),leading to a remarkable improvement in rate performance and a reduction in polarization.Moreover,additional lithium-ion accommodation sites can be created at the defective surface,contributing to a high specific capacity of over 200 mAh g^(-1).
基金Innovation Team Project of Liaoning Institute of Science and Technology:“Smart Economy Practice and Innovation Team”College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program Projects:“Research on the Application of Big Data Analysis Tools”and“Zhice Quantitative Investment Studio”+2 种基金Teaching and Research Project:“Research on the Path of AI-Enabled Undergraduate Education and Teaching Reform Based on the Needs of Liaoning’s Revitalization and Development(Project No.:LKJY202510)”Teaching Reform Project:“Research and Practice on the Evaluation of Digital Talents in Application-Oriented Universities(Project No.:LNKJ202412)”Project of Liaoning Federation of Social Sciences:“Research on the Key Elements and Practical Paths of Educational Digital Transformation(Project No.:2025lslybkt-050)”。
文摘Based on the financial data and stock price information of Bengang Steel Plates Co.Ltd.from 2004 to 2023,this paper uses SPSS 26 software,combined with DuPont Analysis and Wall Score Method,to explore the correlation between stock price and nine key financial indicators selected from three dimensions:profitability,development capability,and operating capability,including fixed asset growth rate,price-to-book ratio(P/B ratio),and gross profit margin.Through correlation analysis,multiple regression analysis,and curve fitting,the study finds that:fixed asset growth rate,P/B ratio,and gross profit margin show a significant positive correlation with stock price;return on equity(ROE),operating income,and accounts receivable turnover days show a significant negative correlation with stock price;earnings per share(EPS)and net profit growth rate do not show a significant correlation with stock price.The research results indicate that the stock price of Bengang Steel Plates Co.Ltd.is greatly affected by its asset scale and market valuation,while some profitability indicators have not been effectively transmitted to the stock price.Finally,countermeasures and suggestions are put forward from the aspects of cost control,technological innovation,market expansion,and financial structure optimization,so as to provide references for corporate operation and investment decisions.
