In most types of erectile dysfunction,particularly in advanced stages,typical pathological features observed are reduced parenchymal cells coupled with increased tissue fibrosis.However,the current treatment methods h...In most types of erectile dysfunction,particularly in advanced stages,typical pathological features observed are reduced parenchymal cells coupled with increased tissue fibrosis.However,the current treatment methods have shown limited success in reversing these pathologic changes.Recent research has revealed that changes in autophagy levels,along with alterations in apoptosis and fibrosis-related proteins,are linked to the progression of erectile dysfunction,suggesting a significant association.Autophagy,known to significantly affect cell fate and tissue fibrosis,is currently being explored as a potential treatment modality for erectile dysfunction.However,these present studies are still in their nascent stage,and there are limited experimental data available.This review analyzes erectile dysfunction from a pathological perspective.It provides an in-depth overview of how autophagy is involved in the apoptotic processes of smooth muscle and endothelial cells and its role in the fibrotic processes occurring in the cavernosum.This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework for the potential effectiveness of autophagy in preventing and treating erectile dysfunction,thus encouraging further investigation among researchers in this area.展开更多
Owing to its low cost,short process and low energy consumption,semi-solid processing(SSP)of aluminum(Al)and magnesium(Mg)alloys has been considered as a competitive approach to fabricate complicated components with ex...Owing to its low cost,short process and low energy consumption,semi-solid processing(SSP)of aluminum(Al)and magnesium(Mg)alloys has been considered as a competitive approach to fabricate complicated components with excellent performance.Over the past decade,significant progress has been achieved in deeply understanding the SSP process,the microstructure and performance of the fabricated components in China.This paper starts with a retrospective overview of some common slurry preparation methods,followed by presenting the performance and the underlying mechanisms of SSP fabricated alloys.Then,the mainstream opinions on the microstructure evolution and rheological flow behavior of semi-solid slurry are discussed.Subsequently,the general situation and some recent examples of industrial applications of SSP are presented.Finally,special attention is paid to the unresolved issues and the future directions in SSP of Al and Mg alloys in China.展开更多
MV pulsed switch plays a key role as the transfer switch in large electromagnetic pulse simulators. To broaden the range of self-triggering time, a novel spark-discharge pre-ionization switch, in which the main gap el...MV pulsed switch plays a key role as the transfer switch in large electromagnetic pulse simulators. To broaden the range of self-triggering time, a novel spark-discharge pre-ionization switch, in which the main gap electric field is superposed at the trigger gap to let the electrons in its spark channel also become initial electrons, is proposed and tested. The design idea is: as electrons in the spark channel of the trigger gap always exist after its breakdown, the injection time of pre-ionization should have a more negligible effect on reducing the switch jitter. The experiment results under pulses with a rise time of ~100 ns support the above assumptions.When the operating voltage is from ~300 to ~800 kV and the self-triggering time is ~45% to~75% of the peak time, the breakdown time delay jitter is less than 2 ns, and the breakdown voltage jitter is smaller than 1.25%. Under specific self-triggering time, the breakdown time delay jitter is less than 1.5 ns, and the breakdown voltage jitter is smaller than 0.8%.展开更多
Averrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape,and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins.It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India,China,the Ph...Averrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape,and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins.It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India,China,the Philippines,and Brazil for treating various ailments,including fever,diarrhea,vomiting,and skin disease.Here,we present the first draft genome of the Oxalidaceae family,with an assembled genome size of 470.51 Mb.In total,24,726 protein-coding genes were identified,and 16,490 genes were annotated using various well-known databases.The phylogenomic analysis confirmed the evolutionary position of the Oxalidaceae family.Based on the gene functional annotations,we also identified enzymes that may be involved in important nutritional pathways in the star fruit genome.Overall,the data from this first sequenced genome in the Oxalidaceae family provide an essential resource for nutritional,medicinal,and cultivational studies of the economically important star-fruit plant.展开更多
Laser-induced graphene(LIG)has been exploited in various fields,such as batteries,water treatment,and flexible actuators and sensors,with the advantages of ease in patternable fabrication and graphene/metal hybrid pre...Laser-induced graphene(LIG)has been exploited in various fields,such as batteries,water treatment,and flexible actuators and sensors,with the advantages of ease in patternable fabrication and graphene/metal hybrid preparation.The in situ method which includes a single lase step and the ex situ method which uses two lase steps are both widely implemented to synthesize graphene/metal hybrids.However,the differences in the structures and properties of the resulting hybrids are not fully understood.Here,we investigate the advantages of ex situ and in situ methods for preparing LIG hybrids using NiFe/LIG as an example.The morphology,elemental composition,resistance to strong acid,and application in electrocatalysis and dye adsorption of ex situ and in situ NiFe/LIG hybrids were systematically studied and compared.Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDS)and vibrating sample magnetometry(VSM)results confirmed the structural differences between the NiFe/LIG hybrids.Metal nanoparticles are mostly wrapped by carbon layers in the in situ NiFe/LIG hybrid,while the ex situ NiFe/LIG hybrid largely exposes the metal nanoparticles.These structural differences are significant for tailoring performance in applications,such as wastewater treatment and electrocatalysis.This work provides insights into the synthesis and properties of LIGs and has important implications for future applications.展开更多
High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study...High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study,a novel Co-based superalloy with the basic chemical composition of Co-Al-W-Ta-Ti resolved this contradiction,indicating that the part was formed without cracking and simultaneously contained a large amount of strengthening precipitates in the microstructure fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.The printability,microstructures,and mechanical properties of the sample were analysed before and after heat treatment,providing a potential superalloy that can replace Ni-based superalloys fabricated by additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries with higher temperature and more efficiency.展开更多
Children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)often encounter difficulties in language learning and utilization,a concern that has gained significant academic attention,particularly given the widespread occurrence of ASD...Children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)often encounter difficulties in language learning and utilization,a concern that has gained significant academic attention,particularly given the widespread occurrence of ASD globally.Previous reviews,however,have relied on empirical observations rather than a more rigorous selection criterion.This preliminary study seeks to systematize the scientific knowledge base regarding language development in autistic children by utilizing the analysis tool Citespace 6.2.R5.We visualized and analyzed research patterns and trends regarding autism by drawing data from the Web of Science.Through document citation and emerging trend analyses,seven key research clusters and their chronological associations are identified,along with research hotspots such as language disorder diagnosis and intervention,social communication,language acquisition,and multilingual and multicultural influences.Research findings show that there exist some issues with the current research,including small sample sizes,the need for further investigation into receptive language development,and a lack of cross-cultural comparative studies.Meanwhile,the scope and depth of interdisciplinary research on language development in autistic children also need to be further enhanced.The research contributes to the extant literature by providing valuable references for autism researchers and practitioners.展开更多
Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to produce value‐added products has received tremendous research attention in recent years.With research efforts across the globe,remarkable advancement has been ach...Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to produce value‐added products has received tremendous research attention in recent years.With research efforts across the globe,remarkable advancement has been achieved,including the improvement of selectivity for the reduction products,the realization of efficient reduction beyond two electrons,and the delivery of industrially relevant current densities.In this review,we introduce the recent development of nanomaterials for CO_(2)RR,including the zero‐dimensional graphene quantum dots,two‐dimensional materials such as metal chalcogenides and metal/covalent organic framework,singleatom catalysts,and nanostructured metal catalysts.The engineering of materials into three‐dimensional structure will also be discussed.Finally,we will provide a summary of the catalytic performance and perspectives on future development.展开更多
The fall armyworm(FAW),Spodoptera frugiperda,is a destructive pest native to America and has recently become an invasive insect pest in China.Because of its rapid spread and great risks in China,understanding of FAW g...The fall armyworm(FAW),Spodoptera frugiperda,is a destructive pest native to America and has recently become an invasive insect pest in China.Because of its rapid spread and great risks in China,understanding of FAW genetic background and pesticide resistance is urgent and essential to develop effective management strategies.Here,we assembled a chromosome-level genome of a male FAW(SFynMstLFR)and compared re-sequencing results of the populations from America,Africa,and China.Strain identification of 163 individuals collected from America,Africa and China showed that both C and R strains were found in the American pop-ulations,while only C strain was found in the Chinese and African populations.Moreover,population geno-mics analysis showed that populations from Africa and China have close relationship with significantly genetic differentiation from American populations.Taken toge-ther,FAWs invaded into China were most likely origi-nated from Africa.Comparative genomics analysis displayed that the cytochrome p450 gene family is extremely expanded to 425 members in FAW,of which 283 genes are specific to FAW.Treatments of Chinese populations with twenty-three pesticides showed the variant patterns of transcriptome profiles,and several detoxification genes such as AOX,UGT and GST spe-cially responded to the pesticides.These findings will be useful in developing effective strategies for manage-ment of FAW in China and other invaded areas.展开更多
基金supported by the Health Commission Research Project of China(No.HDSL202001057)the Jiangxi Provincial Health Commission Research Project(No.SKJP20203656)the Doctoral Start-up Fund of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University(No.QD063).
文摘In most types of erectile dysfunction,particularly in advanced stages,typical pathological features observed are reduced parenchymal cells coupled with increased tissue fibrosis.However,the current treatment methods have shown limited success in reversing these pathologic changes.Recent research has revealed that changes in autophagy levels,along with alterations in apoptosis and fibrosis-related proteins,are linked to the progression of erectile dysfunction,suggesting a significant association.Autophagy,known to significantly affect cell fate and tissue fibrosis,is currently being explored as a potential treatment modality for erectile dysfunction.However,these present studies are still in their nascent stage,and there are limited experimental data available.This review analyzes erectile dysfunction from a pathological perspective.It provides an in-depth overview of how autophagy is involved in the apoptotic processes of smooth muscle and endothelial cells and its role in the fibrotic processes occurring in the cavernosum.This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework for the potential effectiveness of autophagy in preventing and treating erectile dysfunction,thus encouraging further investigation among researchers in this area.
基金financial supports from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission, China (Nos. KQTD20170328154443162, JCYJ20180305123432756)。
文摘Owing to its low cost,short process and low energy consumption,semi-solid processing(SSP)of aluminum(Al)and magnesium(Mg)alloys has been considered as a competitive approach to fabricate complicated components with excellent performance.Over the past decade,significant progress has been achieved in deeply understanding the SSP process,the microstructure and performance of the fabricated components in China.This paper starts with a retrospective overview of some common slurry preparation methods,followed by presenting the performance and the underlying mechanisms of SSP fabricated alloys.Then,the mainstream opinions on the microstructure evolution and rheological flow behavior of semi-solid slurry are discussed.Subsequently,the general situation and some recent examples of industrial applications of SSP are presented.Finally,special attention is paid to the unresolved issues and the future directions in SSP of Al and Mg alloys in China.
文摘MV pulsed switch plays a key role as the transfer switch in large electromagnetic pulse simulators. To broaden the range of self-triggering time, a novel spark-discharge pre-ionization switch, in which the main gap electric field is superposed at the trigger gap to let the electrons in its spark channel also become initial electrons, is proposed and tested. The design idea is: as electrons in the spark channel of the trigger gap always exist after its breakdown, the injection time of pre-ionization should have a more negligible effect on reducing the switch jitter. The experiment results under pulses with a rise time of ~100 ns support the above assumptions.When the operating voltage is from ~300 to ~800 kV and the self-triggering time is ~45% to~75% of the peak time, the breakdown time delay jitter is less than 2 ns, and the breakdown voltage jitter is smaller than 1.25%. Under specific self-triggering time, the breakdown time delay jitter is less than 1.5 ns, and the breakdown voltage jitter is smaller than 0.8%.
基金supported by funding from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1711000)the Shenzhen Municipal Government of China(grants JCYJ20170817145512476 and JCYJ20160510141910129)+1 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Read and Write(grant 2017B030301011)the NMPA Key Laboratory for the Rapid Testing Technology of Drugs.
文摘Averrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape,and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins.It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India,China,the Philippines,and Brazil for treating various ailments,including fever,diarrhea,vomiting,and skin disease.Here,we present the first draft genome of the Oxalidaceae family,with an assembled genome size of 470.51 Mb.In total,24,726 protein-coding genes were identified,and 16,490 genes were annotated using various well-known databases.The phylogenomic analysis confirmed the evolutionary position of the Oxalidaceae family.Based on the gene functional annotations,we also identified enzymes that may be involved in important nutritional pathways in the star fruit genome.Overall,the data from this first sequenced genome in the Oxalidaceae family provide an essential resource for nutritional,medicinal,and cultivational studies of the economically important star-fruit plant.
基金financially supported by the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution(SKLMP)Seed Collaborative Research Fund(No.SKLMP/IRF/0029)support from the Chow Sang Sang Group Research Fund(No.9229060)sponsored by Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd and the CityU Applied Research Grant(No.9667224)。
文摘Laser-induced graphene(LIG)has been exploited in various fields,such as batteries,water treatment,and flexible actuators and sensors,with the advantages of ease in patternable fabrication and graphene/metal hybrid preparation.The in situ method which includes a single lase step and the ex situ method which uses two lase steps are both widely implemented to synthesize graphene/metal hybrids.However,the differences in the structures and properties of the resulting hybrids are not fully understood.Here,we investigate the advantages of ex situ and in situ methods for preparing LIG hybrids using NiFe/LIG as an example.The morphology,elemental composition,resistance to strong acid,and application in electrocatalysis and dye adsorption of ex situ and in situ NiFe/LIG hybrids were systematically studied and compared.Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDS)and vibrating sample magnetometry(VSM)results confirmed the structural differences between the NiFe/LIG hybrids.Metal nanoparticles are mostly wrapped by carbon layers in the in situ NiFe/LIG hybrid,while the ex situ NiFe/LIG hybrid largely exposes the metal nanoparticles.These structural differences are significant for tailoring performance in applications,such as wastewater treatment and electrocatalysis.This work provides insights into the synthesis and properties of LIGs and has important implications for future applications.
基金supported by the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Sci-ence and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park Project(Grant No.HZQB-KCZYB-2020030)the RGC Theme-based Research Scheme(Grant No.AoE/M-402/20)+1 种基金National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52250710160)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(Grant Nos.KQTD20170328154443162,JCYJ20210324104610029,and JCYJ20220818100613028).
文摘High levels of Al and Ti in superalloy compositions normally lead to cracking formation during the laser powder bed fusion process,while these elements are key constituents of strengthening phases.In the current study,a novel Co-based superalloy with the basic chemical composition of Co-Al-W-Ta-Ti resolved this contradiction,indicating that the part was formed without cracking and simultaneously contained a large amount of strengthening precipitates in the microstructure fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.The printability,microstructures,and mechanical properties of the sample were analysed before and after heat treatment,providing a potential superalloy that can replace Ni-based superalloys fabricated by additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries with higher temperature and more efficiency.
文摘Children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)often encounter difficulties in language learning and utilization,a concern that has gained significant academic attention,particularly given the widespread occurrence of ASD globally.Previous reviews,however,have relied on empirical observations rather than a more rigorous selection criterion.This preliminary study seeks to systematize the scientific knowledge base regarding language development in autistic children by utilizing the analysis tool Citespace 6.2.R5.We visualized and analyzed research patterns and trends regarding autism by drawing data from the Web of Science.Through document citation and emerging trend analyses,seven key research clusters and their chronological associations are identified,along with research hotspots such as language disorder diagnosis and intervention,social communication,language acquisition,and multilingual and multicultural influences.Research findings show that there exist some issues with the current research,including small sample sizes,the need for further investigation into receptive language development,and a lack of cross-cultural comparative studies.Meanwhile,the scope and depth of interdisciplinary research on language development in autistic children also need to be further enhanced.The research contributes to the extant literature by providing valuable references for autism researchers and practitioners.
基金Research Grants Council,University Grants Committee,Grant/Award Number:21300620Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund。
文摘Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to produce value‐added products has received tremendous research attention in recent years.With research efforts across the globe,remarkable advancement has been achieved,including the improvement of selectivity for the reduction products,the realization of efficient reduction beyond two electrons,and the delivery of industrially relevant current densities.In this review,we introduce the recent development of nanomaterials for CO_(2)RR,including the zero‐dimensional graphene quantum dots,two‐dimensional materials such as metal chalcogenides and metal/covalent organic framework,singleatom catalysts,and nanostructured metal catalysts.The engineering of materials into three‐dimensional structure will also be discussed.Finally,we will provide a summary of the catalytic performance and perspectives on future development.
基金This study was financially supported by the Yunnan Eco-friendly Food International Cooperation Research Center(YEFICRC)Project of Yunnan Provincial Key Programs(Grant No.2019ZG009)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFD0300101)+3 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Read and Write(Grant No.2017B030301011)the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KJZD-SW-L07)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(No.2016080)Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(No.2020B020224002)。
文摘The fall armyworm(FAW),Spodoptera frugiperda,is a destructive pest native to America and has recently become an invasive insect pest in China.Because of its rapid spread and great risks in China,understanding of FAW genetic background and pesticide resistance is urgent and essential to develop effective management strategies.Here,we assembled a chromosome-level genome of a male FAW(SFynMstLFR)and compared re-sequencing results of the populations from America,Africa,and China.Strain identification of 163 individuals collected from America,Africa and China showed that both C and R strains were found in the American pop-ulations,while only C strain was found in the Chinese and African populations.Moreover,population geno-mics analysis showed that populations from Africa and China have close relationship with significantly genetic differentiation from American populations.Taken toge-ther,FAWs invaded into China were most likely origi-nated from Africa.Comparative genomics analysis displayed that the cytochrome p450 gene family is extremely expanded to 425 members in FAW,of which 283 genes are specific to FAW.Treatments of Chinese populations with twenty-three pesticides showed the variant patterns of transcriptome profiles,and several detoxification genes such as AOX,UGT and GST spe-cially responded to the pesticides.These findings will be useful in developing effective strategies for manage-ment of FAW in China and other invaded areas.
