The reform stems from honesty and determination. Since 2005, organ donation and transplantation in China has undergone thorough reform, which complies with legislation requirements and ethical principles established b...The reform stems from honesty and determination. Since 2005, organ donation and transplantation in China has undergone thorough reform, which complies with legislation requirements and ethical principles established by the World Health Organization(WHO). Reform in China has demonstrated the unwavering confidence and utmost determination of the Chinese government and the Chinese transplantation community. The year 2015 marked a historic turning point when voluntary donations from Chinese citizens became the sole legitimate source for organ transplantation. Since 2015, China has gradually established and refined the “Chinese Mode” and “China System” for organ donation and transplantation, fulfilling its political pledge of reform, and has garnered international recognition, and fostered a social culture which promotes organ donation. This article reviewed the history of reform on organ donation and transplantation in China, presented a new pattern of establishment of organ donation system in the new era of the country, and the direction of advances in the future.展开更多
The rigorous operating condition of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)poses a substantial hurdle for the long-term stability of Pt-based alloy catalysts;thus,the development of Pt-alloy catalysts with unique ...The rigorous operating condition of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)poses a substantial hurdle for the long-term stability of Pt-based alloy catalysts;thus,the development of Pt-alloy catalysts with unique morphologies is crucial for enhancing the stability of PEMFCs.In this study,we synthesized a novel PtCu nano-dendrite(PtCuND)catalyst through a facile,one-step solvothermal process.The sub-nanometer particles and nanopores within this catalyst facilitate enhanced mass transport.In PEM single-cell tests,the PtCuND catalyst displays high activity and robust stability,achieving a mass activity of 0.65 A mgPt^(–1).Notably,after accelerated durability tests,the mass activity and the voltage at 0.8 A cm^(–2)of PtCuND exhibits only minimal decreases of 18.5%and 9 mV,respectively.The combined experimental results and theoretical calculations conclusively illustrate the optimized adsorption of oxygen species and the impact of compressive strain on the catalyst surface.The enhanced durability can be attributed to the maintained nano-dendritic morphology and the strengthened interaction within the Pt-Cu bonds.This work not only enhances the stability of PEMFCs but also provides a robust foundation for the future scaling up of catalyst production,paving the way for widespread application in sustainable energy systems.展开更多
Background:The use of grafts from donation after circulatory death(DCD)overcomes the inadequate donor organ supply.Our team developed a transportable dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion(DHOPE)device,which in...Background:The use of grafts from donation after circulatory death(DCD)overcomes the inadequate donor organ supply.Our team developed a transportable dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion(DHOPE)device,which initiates DHOPE at a recipient center to reduce static cold storage(SCS)time and the risk of graft failure in DCD liver transplantation.Methods:Six porcine livers per group with 30 min of warm ischemia exposure were preserved via SCS or DHOPE for 6 h and then reperfused for 12 h with whole blood to mimic transplantation.Hepatocellular and biliary function and injury were assessed in perfusate and bile samples.Molecular biomarkers and histology were compared between groups.Results:Reperfusion portal vein pressure,in a flow-constant manner,and alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alkaline phosphatase(ALP)and gamma-glutamyltransferase(γ-GGT)release were significantly lower in the DHOPE group than in the SCS group at all time points.Higher bile production paralleled the lower levels of ALP andγ-GGT in the DHOPE group.The DHOPE group secreted more total bilirubin(TBIL)in bile,resulting in decreased TBIL in the perfusate,and livers preserved with DHOPE exhibited better cholangiocellular function.Furthermore,improvements in hypoxia,the inflammatory response,cell-free microRNAs and energy metabolism were observed in the DHOPE group.There were fewer apoptotic cells and TGF-β1-positive cells in the liver parenchyma and extrahepatic bile duct in the DHOPE group than in the SCS group.Conclusions:This study demonstrates the efficacy of local 4℃DHOPE to protect porcine liver grafts from30-min warm ischemia damage.展开更多
目的对比无机三氧化物聚合物(MTA)、iRoot BP Plus在难治性前牙根尖周病患者根管治疗中的应用效果。方法选取2016年3月—2018年3月承德医学院附属医院口腔科收治的246例难治性前牙根尖周病患者,均为单颗患病且实施根管倒充填治疗。其中8...目的对比无机三氧化物聚合物(MTA)、iRoot BP Plus在难治性前牙根尖周病患者根管治疗中的应用效果。方法选取2016年3月—2018年3月承德医学院附属医院口腔科收治的246例难治性前牙根尖周病患者,均为单颗患病且实施根管倒充填治疗。其中82例患者采用MTA治疗(MTA组),84例患者采用iRoot BP Plus治疗(iRoot BP Plus组),80例患者接受氢氧化钙糊剂治疗(对照组)。对比根充质量、治疗前和治疗1周后局部红肿、疼痛评分,不同时刻旧根尖指数(O-PAI)变化及临床疗效。结果iRoot BP Plus组适充率较MTA组和对照组高(P<0.05)。MTA组治疗前和治疗1周后局部红肿、疼痛评分的差值较对照组高(P<0.05),iRoot BP Plus组最高(P<0.05)。iRoot BP Plus组O-PAI评级较MTA组、对照组低(P<0.05),相对效果较好;MTA组治疗后较对照组低(P<0.05),相对效果较好。iRoot BP Plus组临床总有效率最高(P<0.05)。结论在难治性前牙根尖周病患者根管治疗中MTA、iRoot BP Plus均优于氢氧化钙糊剂,且应用iRoot BP Plus可保证适充率,并有效减轻局部红肿、疼痛,改善O-PAI,疗效理想,有望替代MTA推广应用。展开更多
Today, the laws of traditional thermodynamics are facing challenges when science is growing rapidly toward the microscale-world, even quantum hypothesis. In this work, the thermodynamics of nano-confinement and quantu...Today, the laws of traditional thermodynamics are facing challenges when science is growing rapidly toward the microscale-world, even quantum hypothesis. In this work, the thermodynamics of nano-confinement and quantum thermodynamics are summarized to illustrate their developments at the microscales.展开更多
The cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides catalyzed by ionic liquids(ILs)has been a widely ongoing studied hot topic over the years.Recent experimental research has shown that the protic ionic liquids(PILs)behave stronge...The cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides catalyzed by ionic liquids(ILs)has been a widely ongoing studied hot topic over the years.Recent experimental research has shown that the protic ionic liquids(PILs)behave stronger hydrogen proton donating ability than aprotic ionic liquids(APILs),and can effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO2.Unfortunately,the mechanistic explanation remains primarily unraveled.Herein,a detailed simulation study on the cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by PIL([HDBU][Mim])in comparison with APIL([MeDBU][Mim])re-action catalysts was conducted,including the three-step route(ring-opening of PO(propylene oxide),insertion of CO2 and ring-closure of propylene carbonate(PC))and two-step route(simultaneously ring-opening of PO and addition of CO2,and then ring-closure of PC).Based on the activation energy barrier of the rate-determining step,PIL preferentially activates PO as the optimal route for the reaction with the energy barrier of 23.2 kcal mol-1,while that of APIL is 31.2 kcal mol-1.The role of[HDBU]+in the reaction was also explored and found that the direct formation of intermolecular hydrogen bond(H-bond)between[HDBU]+and the reactants(PO+CO2)was unfavorable for the reaction,while the cooperation with the anion[Mim]-to assist indirectly was more conducive.To fully consider the reaction microenvironment of ILs,ONIOM calculation was used to study the solvent effect.At last,the above conclusions were further verified by the analysis of intermediates with charge,non-covalent interaction(NCI),and atoms in molecules(AIM)methods.The computational findings show that ILs studied in this work have dual functions of catalyst and solvent,enabling a microscopic understanding of the ILs catalyst for CO2 utilization as well as providing guidance for the rational design of more efficient ILs-based catalysts.展开更多
The separation of methanol(MeOH)and dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is important but difficult due to the formation of an azeotropic mixture.In this work,isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium(VLE)data for the ternary systems cont...The separation of methanol(MeOH)and dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is important but difficult due to the formation of an azeotropic mixture.In this work,isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium(VLE)data for the ternary systems containing different imidazolium–based ionic liquids(ILs),i.e.MeOH+DMC+1-butyl-3-methy-limidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide([Bmim][Tf2N]),MeOH+DMC+1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide([Emim][Tf2N]),and MeOH+DMC+1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate([Emim][PF6])were measured at 101.3 kPa.The mole fraction of IL was varied from0.05 to 0.20.The experimental data were correlated with the NRTL and Wilson equations,respectively.The results show that imidazolium-based ILs were beneficial to improve the relative volatility of MeOH to DMC,and[Bmim][Tf2 N]showed a much more excellent performance on the activity coefficient of MeOH.The interaction energies of system components were calculated using Gaussian program,and the effects of cation and anion on the separation coefficient of the azeotropic system were discussed.展开更多
The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of lo...The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of low concentration CO_(2) from the manned closed space is essential to meet the requirements of long-term space or deep-sea exploration,which is an international frontier and trend.Ionic liquids(ILs),as a widespread and green solvent,already showed its excellent performance on CO_(2) capture and absorption,indicating its potential application in low concentration CO_(2) capture.In this review,we first summarized the current methods and strategies for direct capture from low concentration CO_(2) in both the atmosphere and manned closed spaces.Then,the multi-scale simulation methods of CO_(2) capture by ionic liquids are described in detail,including screening ionic liquids by COSMO-RS methods,capture mechanism by density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulation,and absorption process by computational fluid dynamics simulation.Lastly,some typical IL-based green technologies for low concentration CO_(2) capture,such as functionalized ILs,co-solvent systems with ILs,and supported materials based on ILs,are introduced,and analyzed the subtle possibility in manned closed spaces.Finally,we look forward to the technology and development of low concentration CO_(2) capture,which can meet the needs of human survival in closed space and proposed that supported materials with ionic liquids have great advantages and infinite possibilities in the vital area.展开更多
Chronic liver injury leads to progressive liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis,a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.However,there are currently no effective anti-fibrotic therapies available,especiall...Chronic liver injury leads to progressive liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis,a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.However,there are currently no effective anti-fibrotic therapies available,especially for latestage patients,which is partly attributed to the major knowledge gap regarding liver cell heterogeneity and cellspecific responses in different fibrosis stages.To reveal the multicellular networks regulating mammalian liver fibrosis from mild to severe phenotypes,we generated a single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas encompassing 49919nuclei corresponding to all main liver cell types at different stages of murine carbon tetrachloride(CCl_(4))-induced progressive liver fibrosis.Integrative analysis distinguished the sequential responses to injury of hepatocytes,hepatic stellate cells and endothelial cells.Moreover,we reconstructed the cell-cell interactions and gene regulatory networks implicated in these processes.These integrative analyses uncovered previously overlooked aspects of hepatocyte proliferation exhaustion and disrupted pericentral metabolic functions,dysfunction for clearance by apoptosis of activated hepatic stellate cells,accumulation of pro-fibrotic signals,and the switch from an anti-angiogenic to a pro-angiogenic program during CCl_(4)-induced progressive liver fibrosis.Our dataset thus constitutes a useful resource for understanding the molecular basis of progressive liver fibrosis using a relevant animal model.展开更多
A small aggregate is composed of several or tens of molecules or ions, with at least one dimension in the range from a few to dozens of angstroms. Here, we named such aggregate system as Angstrom Aggregates(AA). AA wi...A small aggregate is composed of several or tens of molecules or ions, with at least one dimension in the range from a few to dozens of angstroms. Here, we named such aggregate system as Angstrom Aggregates(AA). AA with the specific size in angstrom meter might possess unique structure activity relationship. Unlike molecular level, nano system and the bulk, AA, an aggregate in angstrom scale is firstly proposed,its arrangement in order, electronic effect, surface interaction, confinement effect, is still unclear. However, recently, the structure and activity relationship of such aggregate in angstrom scale has attracted increasing interest in many areas, such as in ionic liquids, aqueous solution,catalytic system, and bio-system. As the physical and chemical propeties of AA strongly depends on its structure, the in situ characterizzation technique combined with theoretical methods should be developed to understand the exact interaction between the component of the clusters, the assembly formations, the special features, and the reaction activities. It has great scientific meaning to detect, represent and regulate the structure and function of AA precisely, facilitating in its application. A systematic and thorough research on AA in angstrom scale will promote the development of fundamental science and the progress of technology significantly.展开更多
Common in nature and artificial systems,quasi-liquid represents a special phase under specific conditions,where precise regulations can be conducted to accommodate various applications,such as material,biology,life an...Common in nature and artificial systems,quasi-liquid represents a special phase under specific conditions,where precise regulations can be conducted to accommodate various applications,such as material,biology,life and manufacture.展开更多
Objective: To observe the curative effects of Yiqing granule and Zhibai Dihuang pill combined with Oralpolin gel on recurrent aphthous ulcer. Methods: 150 patients with mild recurrent aphthous ulcer were classified as...Objective: To observe the curative effects of Yiqing granule and Zhibai Dihuang pill combined with Oralpolin gel on recurrent aphthous ulcer. Methods: 150 patients with mild recurrent aphthous ulcer were classified as excessive internal heat type and deficiency internal heat type by traditional Chinese medicine theory. Then, they were randomly divided into the positive control group (thalidomide group), the trial group (Yiqing granule group/Zhibai Dihuang pill group), and the negative control group (topical medication group). All the patients in every group used Oralpolin gel. Additionally, the patients in the positive control group took thalidomide tablets orally and those in the trial group orally took proprietary Chinese medicine (Yiqing granule/Zhibai Dihuang pill). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks. The curative effects were all evaluated according to the “RAU Efficacy Evaluation Trial Standard” which was formulated by the Professional Committee of Mucosal Diseases of Chinese Stomatological Association. Results: Of all the 150 patients involved in this medical experiment, 146 cases finished it, including 66 ones in the trial group, 36 ones in the positive control group, and 44 ones in the negative control group. The total drop-out rate was 2.7%. For the excessive internal heat type, the effective rates in the thalidomide group, the Yiqing granule group and the local medication group were 91.7%, 52.6% and 52.9% respectively in order. For the deficiency internal heat type, the effective rates in the thalidomide group, the Zhibai Dihuang pill group and the local medication group were 87.5%, 71.4% and 40% respectively in order. The clinical efficacy of the Zhibai Dihuang pill group was better than that of the local medication group and similar to that of the thalidomide group (P Conclusion: Zhibai Dihuang pill is significantly effective in the treatment for mild recurrent aphthous ulcer of deficiency internal heat type without severe adverse reactions.展开更多
Introduction Organ transplantation increases survival and improves qual-ity of life to many patients with end-stage organ failure.Or-gan shortage is a worldwide problem that restricts organ trans-plantation[1].Organ p...Introduction Organ transplantation increases survival and improves qual-ity of life to many patients with end-stage organ failure.Or-gan shortage is a worldwide problem that restricts organ trans-plantation[1].Organ procurement and preservation as well as ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)after transplantation are the im-portant factors affecting prognosis of recipients.Since the de-velopment of organ transplantation technology in the 20th cen-tury,organ protection technology has been a most promising con-cept in this field.Organ preservation solutions such as the Collins solution,University of Wisconsin(UW)solution,and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate(HTK)solution were developed sequen-tially[2],which developed rapidly in static cold storage(SCS)tech-niques.SCS remains the standard preservation technique for organ transplantation[2].展开更多
[Objectives]To investigate the mechanism of miR-23a in the proliferation of human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.[Methods]Clinical tissue samples of tongue squamous cell carcinoma were collected and Tca8113 and ...[Objectives]To investigate the mechanism of miR-23a in the proliferation of human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.[Methods]Clinical tissue samples of tongue squamous cell carcinoma were collected and Tca8113 and CAL27 were cultured.Real-time quantitative PCR was performed to detect the expressions of miR-23a and PPP2R5E in clinical tissue samples of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.MTT assay,colony formation assay and growth curve assay were used to detect the effect of miR-23a and PPP2R5E on the proliferation of human tongue squamous carcinoma cell.Luciferase reporter assay verified the regulatory relationship between miR-23a and PPP2R5E.[Results]The expression of miR-23a in tongue squamous cell carcinoma was significantly up-regulated(P<0.01).miR-23a promoted the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.Bioinformatics prediction and luciferin reporting experiments showed that PPP2R5E was a direct target gene of miR-23a.The expression of PPP2R5E was decreased in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.PPP2R5E inhibited the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.Overexpression of PPP2R5E can reverse the proliferation promoting effect of miR-23a on tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.[Conclusions]miR-23a can promote the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells through PPP2R5E and miR-23a plays an oncogene role in the occurrence and development of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.展开更多
Since Israelachvili and co-workers in 1970s first developed apparatuses to detect van der Waals forces of molecularly smooth mica surfaces confined down to 1.5 nm, these advanced surface techniques have been vastly ex...Since Israelachvili and co-workers in 1970s first developed apparatuses to detect van der Waals forces of molecularly smooth mica surfaces confined down to 1.5 nm, these advanced surface techniques have been vastly explored and extended to detect a variety of intermolecular forces in fluids and biomolecular systems [1]. The Surface Forces Apparatus(SFA) is one representative, which has been widely applied in the cutting-edge fields. The most fascinating advantage of SFA is on its capability to detect the force at atomic level。展开更多
文摘The reform stems from honesty and determination. Since 2005, organ donation and transplantation in China has undergone thorough reform, which complies with legislation requirements and ethical principles established by the World Health Organization(WHO). Reform in China has demonstrated the unwavering confidence and utmost determination of the Chinese government and the Chinese transplantation community. The year 2015 marked a historic turning point when voluntary donations from Chinese citizens became the sole legitimate source for organ transplantation. Since 2015, China has gradually established and refined the “Chinese Mode” and “China System” for organ donation and transplantation, fulfilling its political pledge of reform, and has garnered international recognition, and fostered a social culture which promotes organ donation. This article reviewed the history of reform on organ donation and transplantation in China, presented a new pattern of establishment of organ donation system in the new era of the country, and the direction of advances in the future.
文摘The rigorous operating condition of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)poses a substantial hurdle for the long-term stability of Pt-based alloy catalysts;thus,the development of Pt-alloy catalysts with unique morphologies is crucial for enhancing the stability of PEMFCs.In this study,we synthesized a novel PtCu nano-dendrite(PtCuND)catalyst through a facile,one-step solvothermal process.The sub-nanometer particles and nanopores within this catalyst facilitate enhanced mass transport.In PEM single-cell tests,the PtCuND catalyst displays high activity and robust stability,achieving a mass activity of 0.65 A mgPt^(–1).Notably,after accelerated durability tests,the mass activity and the voltage at 0.8 A cm^(–2)of PtCuND exhibits only minimal decreases of 18.5%and 9 mV,respectively.The combined experimental results and theoretical calculations conclusively illustrate the optimized adsorption of oxygen species and the impact of compressive strain on the catalyst surface.The enhanced durability can be attributed to the maintained nano-dendritic morphology and the strengthened interaction within the Pt-Cu bonds.This work not only enhances the stability of PEMFCs but also provides a robust foundation for the future scaling up of catalyst production,paving the way for widespread application in sustainable energy systems.
基金supported by grants from 2020 Guangdong Provincial and Municipal Joint Fund For Basic and Applied Basic Research Project(2020B1515120031)2020 Foshan Municipal Deng Fang Distinguished Research Program(2020A007)+2 种基金Key Scientific Research Program for the development of Ex vivo Liver Perfusion System of Foshan City,China[(2019)No.42]Science and Technol-ogy Program of Guangzhou(202002030201)Guangzhou Sci-ence and Technology Plan(2025A04J3674)。
文摘Background:The use of grafts from donation after circulatory death(DCD)overcomes the inadequate donor organ supply.Our team developed a transportable dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion(DHOPE)device,which initiates DHOPE at a recipient center to reduce static cold storage(SCS)time and the risk of graft failure in DCD liver transplantation.Methods:Six porcine livers per group with 30 min of warm ischemia exposure were preserved via SCS or DHOPE for 6 h and then reperfused for 12 h with whole blood to mimic transplantation.Hepatocellular and biliary function and injury were assessed in perfusate and bile samples.Molecular biomarkers and histology were compared between groups.Results:Reperfusion portal vein pressure,in a flow-constant manner,and alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alkaline phosphatase(ALP)and gamma-glutamyltransferase(γ-GGT)release were significantly lower in the DHOPE group than in the SCS group at all time points.Higher bile production paralleled the lower levels of ALP andγ-GGT in the DHOPE group.The DHOPE group secreted more total bilirubin(TBIL)in bile,resulting in decreased TBIL in the perfusate,and livers preserved with DHOPE exhibited better cholangiocellular function.Furthermore,improvements in hypoxia,the inflammatory response,cell-free microRNAs and energy metabolism were observed in the DHOPE group.There were fewer apoptotic cells and TGF-β1-positive cells in the liver parenchyma and extrahepatic bile duct in the DHOPE group than in the SCS group.Conclusions:This study demonstrates the efficacy of local 4℃DHOPE to protect porcine liver grafts from30-min warm ischemia damage.
文摘目的对比无机三氧化物聚合物(MTA)、iRoot BP Plus在难治性前牙根尖周病患者根管治疗中的应用效果。方法选取2016年3月—2018年3月承德医学院附属医院口腔科收治的246例难治性前牙根尖周病患者,均为单颗患病且实施根管倒充填治疗。其中82例患者采用MTA治疗(MTA组),84例患者采用iRoot BP Plus治疗(iRoot BP Plus组),80例患者接受氢氧化钙糊剂治疗(对照组)。对比根充质量、治疗前和治疗1周后局部红肿、疼痛评分,不同时刻旧根尖指数(O-PAI)变化及临床疗效。结果iRoot BP Plus组适充率较MTA组和对照组高(P<0.05)。MTA组治疗前和治疗1周后局部红肿、疼痛评分的差值较对照组高(P<0.05),iRoot BP Plus组最高(P<0.05)。iRoot BP Plus组O-PAI评级较MTA组、对照组低(P<0.05),相对效果较好;MTA组治疗后较对照组低(P<0.05),相对效果较好。iRoot BP Plus组临床总有效率最高(P<0.05)。结论在难治性前牙根尖周病患者根管治疗中MTA、iRoot BP Plus均优于氢氧化钙糊剂,且应用iRoot BP Plus可保证适充率,并有效减轻局部红肿、疼痛,改善O-PAI,疗效理想,有望替代MTA推广应用。
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (21878296)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (20B10125)National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China (2019YFA0705600) for the financial support。
文摘Today, the laws of traditional thermodynamics are facing challenges when science is growing rapidly toward the microscale-world, even quantum hypothesis. In this work, the thermodynamics of nano-confinement and quantum thermodynamics are summarized to illustrate their developments at the microscales.
基金This work was supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(21922813)and Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of CAS(QYZDB-SSWSLH022)+2 种基金National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China(2017YFB0603301)DNL Cooperation Fund,CAS(DNL180202)and Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(2017066).The authors sincerely appreciate Prof.Suojiang Zhang(IPE,CAS)for his careful academic guidance and great support.
文摘The cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides catalyzed by ionic liquids(ILs)has been a widely ongoing studied hot topic over the years.Recent experimental research has shown that the protic ionic liquids(PILs)behave stronger hydrogen proton donating ability than aprotic ionic liquids(APILs),and can effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO2.Unfortunately,the mechanistic explanation remains primarily unraveled.Herein,a detailed simulation study on the cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by PIL([HDBU][Mim])in comparison with APIL([MeDBU][Mim])re-action catalysts was conducted,including the three-step route(ring-opening of PO(propylene oxide),insertion of CO2 and ring-closure of propylene carbonate(PC))and two-step route(simultaneously ring-opening of PO and addition of CO2,and then ring-closure of PC).Based on the activation energy barrier of the rate-determining step,PIL preferentially activates PO as the optimal route for the reaction with the energy barrier of 23.2 kcal mol-1,while that of APIL is 31.2 kcal mol-1.The role of[HDBU]+in the reaction was also explored and found that the direct formation of intermolecular hydrogen bond(H-bond)between[HDBU]+and the reactants(PO+CO2)was unfavorable for the reaction,while the cooperation with the anion[Mim]-to assist indirectly was more conducive.To fully consider the reaction microenvironment of ILs,ONIOM calculation was used to study the solvent effect.At last,the above conclusions were further verified by the analysis of intermediates with charge,non-covalent interaction(NCI),and atoms in molecules(AIM)methods.The computational findings show that ILs studied in this work have dual functions of catalyst and solvent,enabling a microscopic understanding of the ILs catalyst for CO2 utilization as well as providing guidance for the rational design of more efficient ILs-based catalysts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFB0605804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21606237)+2 种基金the Transformational Technologies for Clean Energy and Demonstration,Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA 21030500)the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems,IPE,CAS(MPCS-2019-A-02)the DNL Cooperation Fund,CAS(DNL180202)。
文摘The separation of methanol(MeOH)and dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is important but difficult due to the formation of an azeotropic mixture.In this work,isobaric vapor–liquid equilibrium(VLE)data for the ternary systems containing different imidazolium–based ionic liquids(ILs),i.e.MeOH+DMC+1-butyl-3-methy-limidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide([Bmim][Tf2N]),MeOH+DMC+1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide([Emim][Tf2N]),and MeOH+DMC+1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate([Emim][PF6])were measured at 101.3 kPa.The mole fraction of IL was varied from0.05 to 0.20.The experimental data were correlated with the NRTL and Wilson equations,respectively.The results show that imidazolium-based ILs were beneficial to improve the relative volatility of MeOH to DMC,and[Bmim][Tf2 N]showed a much more excellent performance on the activity coefficient of MeOH.The interaction energies of system components were calculated using Gaussian program,and the effects of cation and anion on the separation coefficient of the azeotropic system were discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878295,22078024)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(2192052)the Project funded by Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(LQ2020001)。
文摘The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of low concentration CO_(2) from the manned closed space is essential to meet the requirements of long-term space or deep-sea exploration,which is an international frontier and trend.Ionic liquids(ILs),as a widespread and green solvent,already showed its excellent performance on CO_(2) capture and absorption,indicating its potential application in low concentration CO_(2) capture.In this review,we first summarized the current methods and strategies for direct capture from low concentration CO_(2) in both the atmosphere and manned closed spaces.Then,the multi-scale simulation methods of CO_(2) capture by ionic liquids are described in detail,including screening ionic liquids by COSMO-RS methods,capture mechanism by density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulation,and absorption process by computational fluid dynamics simulation.Lastly,some typical IL-based green technologies for low concentration CO_(2) capture,such as functionalized ILs,co-solvent systems with ILs,and supported materials based on ILs,are introduced,and analyzed the subtle possibility in manned closed spaces.Finally,we look forward to the technology and development of low concentration CO_(2) capture,which can meet the needs of human survival in closed space and proposed that supported materials with ionic liquids have great advantages and infinite possibilities in the vital area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32200688,92068106,U20A2015,32211530050)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021B1515120075,2021A1515110180)Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(202201010408,202201011037)。
文摘Chronic liver injury leads to progressive liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis,a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.However,there are currently no effective anti-fibrotic therapies available,especially for latestage patients,which is partly attributed to the major knowledge gap regarding liver cell heterogeneity and cellspecific responses in different fibrosis stages.To reveal the multicellular networks regulating mammalian liver fibrosis from mild to severe phenotypes,we generated a single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas encompassing 49919nuclei corresponding to all main liver cell types at different stages of murine carbon tetrachloride(CCl_(4))-induced progressive liver fibrosis.Integrative analysis distinguished the sequential responses to injury of hepatocytes,hepatic stellate cells and endothelial cells.Moreover,we reconstructed the cell-cell interactions and gene regulatory networks implicated in these processes.These integrative analyses uncovered previously overlooked aspects of hepatocyte proliferation exhaustion and disrupted pericentral metabolic functions,dysfunction for clearance by apoptosis of activated hepatic stellate cells,accumulation of pro-fibrotic signals,and the switch from an anti-angiogenic to a pro-angiogenic program during CCl_(4)-induced progressive liver fibrosis.Our dataset thus constitutes a useful resource for understanding the molecular basis of progressive liver fibrosis using a relevant animal model.
基金financially supported by the Major Research plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91434203,91434111)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21210006)
文摘A small aggregate is composed of several or tens of molecules or ions, with at least one dimension in the range from a few to dozens of angstroms. Here, we named such aggregate system as Angstrom Aggregates(AA). AA with the specific size in angstrom meter might possess unique structure activity relationship. Unlike molecular level, nano system and the bulk, AA, an aggregate in angstrom scale is firstly proposed,its arrangement in order, electronic effect, surface interaction, confinement effect, is still unclear. However, recently, the structure and activity relationship of such aggregate in angstrom scale has attracted increasing interest in many areas, such as in ionic liquids, aqueous solution,catalytic system, and bio-system. As the physical and chemical propeties of AA strongly depends on its structure, the in situ characterizzation technique combined with theoretical methods should be developed to understand the exact interaction between the component of the clusters, the assembly formations, the special features, and the reaction activities. It has great scientific meaning to detect, represent and regulate the structure and function of AA precisely, facilitating in its application. A systematic and thorough research on AA in angstrom scale will promote the development of fundamental science and the progress of technology significantly.
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文摘Common in nature and artificial systems,quasi-liquid represents a special phase under specific conditions,where precise regulations can be conducted to accommodate various applications,such as material,biology,life and manufacture.
文摘Objective: To observe the curative effects of Yiqing granule and Zhibai Dihuang pill combined with Oralpolin gel on recurrent aphthous ulcer. Methods: 150 patients with mild recurrent aphthous ulcer were classified as excessive internal heat type and deficiency internal heat type by traditional Chinese medicine theory. Then, they were randomly divided into the positive control group (thalidomide group), the trial group (Yiqing granule group/Zhibai Dihuang pill group), and the negative control group (topical medication group). All the patients in every group used Oralpolin gel. Additionally, the patients in the positive control group took thalidomide tablets orally and those in the trial group orally took proprietary Chinese medicine (Yiqing granule/Zhibai Dihuang pill). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks. The curative effects were all evaluated according to the “RAU Efficacy Evaluation Trial Standard” which was formulated by the Professional Committee of Mucosal Diseases of Chinese Stomatological Association. Results: Of all the 150 patients involved in this medical experiment, 146 cases finished it, including 66 ones in the trial group, 36 ones in the positive control group, and 44 ones in the negative control group. The total drop-out rate was 2.7%. For the excessive internal heat type, the effective rates in the thalidomide group, the Yiqing granule group and the local medication group were 91.7%, 52.6% and 52.9% respectively in order. For the deficiency internal heat type, the effective rates in the thalidomide group, the Zhibai Dihuang pill group and the local medication group were 87.5%, 71.4% and 40% respectively in order. The clinical efficacy of the Zhibai Dihuang pill group was better than that of the local medication group and similar to that of the thalidomide group (P Conclusion: Zhibai Dihuang pill is significantly effective in the treatment for mild recurrent aphthous ulcer of deficiency internal heat type without severe adverse reactions.
基金Major Science and Technology Projects of Hainan Province(ZDKJ2019009)Research Project of Ji’nan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Labora-tory(JNL-2022002A and JNL-2022023C)+3 种基金Public Projects of Zhe-jiang Province(LGF21H030006)Research Unit Project of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-030)the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(81721091,62073211)the Na-tional S&T Major Project for Infectious Diseases(2017ZX10203205).
文摘Introduction Organ transplantation increases survival and improves qual-ity of life to many patients with end-stage organ failure.Or-gan shortage is a worldwide problem that restricts organ trans-plantation[1].Organ procurement and preservation as well as ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)after transplantation are the im-portant factors affecting prognosis of recipients.Since the de-velopment of organ transplantation technology in the 20th cen-tury,organ protection technology has been a most promising con-cept in this field.Organ preservation solutions such as the Collins solution,University of Wisconsin(UW)solution,and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate(HTK)solution were developed sequen-tially[2],which developed rapidly in static cold storage(SCS)tech-niques.SCS remains the standard preservation technique for organ transplantation[2].
基金Chengde Medical University Natural Science Foundation Projects"The Mechanism of miR-23a in the Development of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma"(201722)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Provincial Department of Education-Youth Foundatijon"The Mechanism of has-circ-0001862-miR-23a Axis in the Development of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma"(QN2019079).
文摘[Objectives]To investigate the mechanism of miR-23a in the proliferation of human tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.[Methods]Clinical tissue samples of tongue squamous cell carcinoma were collected and Tca8113 and CAL27 were cultured.Real-time quantitative PCR was performed to detect the expressions of miR-23a and PPP2R5E in clinical tissue samples of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.MTT assay,colony formation assay and growth curve assay were used to detect the effect of miR-23a and PPP2R5E on the proliferation of human tongue squamous carcinoma cell.Luciferase reporter assay verified the regulatory relationship between miR-23a and PPP2R5E.[Results]The expression of miR-23a in tongue squamous cell carcinoma was significantly up-regulated(P<0.01).miR-23a promoted the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.Bioinformatics prediction and luciferin reporting experiments showed that PPP2R5E was a direct target gene of miR-23a.The expression of PPP2R5E was decreased in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.PPP2R5E inhibited the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.Overexpression of PPP2R5E can reverse the proliferation promoting effect of miR-23a on tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.[Conclusions]miR-23a can promote the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells through PPP2R5E and miR-23a plays an oncogene role in the occurrence and development of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
基金supported by General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878295)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2192052)+1 种基金Swedish Science Council for financial supportpartial support from a grant from Ministry of Research and Innovation of Romania(CNCS-UEFISCDI,project number PN-III-P4-ID-PCCF-2016-0050,within PNCDI III)。
文摘Since Israelachvili and co-workers in 1970s first developed apparatuses to detect van der Waals forces of molecularly smooth mica surfaces confined down to 1.5 nm, these advanced surface techniques have been vastly explored and extended to detect a variety of intermolecular forces in fluids and biomolecular systems [1]. The Surface Forces Apparatus(SFA) is one representative, which has been widely applied in the cutting-edge fields. The most fascinating advantage of SFA is on its capability to detect the force at atomic level。
