China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic ...China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.展开更多
A thermal-responsive photonic crystal material was fabricated by forming an inverse opal nanocomposite hydrogel of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(IONHPNIPAm)within the interstitial space of a polystyrene photonic crystal...A thermal-responsive photonic crystal material was fabricated by forming an inverse opal nanocomposite hydrogel of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(IONHPNIPAm)within the interstitial space of a polystyrene photonic crystal template.In IONHPNIPAm,PNIPAm were physically cross-linked with two kinds of nanoparticles(carbon dots and laponite clays).The integration of carbon dots and laponite clays for physical crosslinking endowed IONHPNIPAm sufficient strength and self-healing property.IONHPNIPAm films can be completely peeled from the substrates to be utilized as an independent photonic crystal material.The structural color and optical diffraction of the IONHPNIPAm exhibits a rapid reversible change in response to external thermal stimuli due to its physical cross-linking feature.Moreover,the IONHPNIPAm shows clear fluorescence due to the introduction of carbon dots,which enables a convenient way for chemical detection(such as the detection of silver ions).This stimuli-responsive photonic crystal materials based on physically cross-linked inverse opal nanocomposite hydrogels with fast response and good mechanical stability are promising for applications in the fields of smart optical detectors,thermal-responsive sensors and chemical detectors.展开更多
Under the rapid impetus of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,human society is stepping into the age of intelligence at an unprecedented speed.A new generation of information technology such as AI is not only a new...Under the rapid impetus of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,human society is stepping into the age of intelligence at an unprecedented speed.A new generation of information technology such as AI is not only a new engine of economic development,but also a gas pedal of social development,which has had a profound impact on the field of education.In the face of the opportunities and challenges of the AI era,it is particularly urgent to build a scientific and reasonable education evaluation system.This paper combines the context of the times with the new technology of AI to discuss the opportunities,challenges,and implementation strategies of educational evaluation reform in the era of AI,with a view to providing references for the construction of the educational evaluation system and the development of high-quality education in the new era.展开更多
Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained...Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained largely unknown.In this study,we conduct a large-scale multi-ethnic meta-analysis of the genome-wide association study(GWAS),including 9674 East Asians and 10,115 Europeans,quantitatively assessing 78 facial traits using 3D facial images.We identify 71 genomic loci associated with facial features,including 21 novel loci.We develop a facial polygenic score(FPS)that enables the prediction of facial features based on genetic information.Interestingly,the distribution of FPSs among populations from diverse continental groups exhibits relevant correlations with observed facial features.Furthermore,we apply the FPS to predict the facial traits of seven Neanderthals and one Denisovan using ancient DNA and align predictions with the fossil records.Our results suggest that Neanderthals and Denisovans likely share similar facial features,such as a wider but shorter nose and a wider endocanthion distance.The decreased mouth width is characterized specifically in Denisovans.The integration of genomic data and facial trait analysis provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive changes in human facial morphology.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary liver cancer is a globally prevalent malignancy,with China accounting for approximately 55%of new cases,and is linked to hepatitis B,aflatoxin,and cirrhosis.Its rupture with hemorrhagic shock is a l...BACKGROUND Primary liver cancer is a globally prevalent malignancy,with China accounting for approximately 55%of new cases,and is linked to hepatitis B,aflatoxin,and cirrhosis.Its rupture with hemorrhagic shock is a lethal complication with high mortality,and traditional triage struggles with timely risk stratification,necessitating better tools,such as the integrated shock index(SI)-early warning score(EWS).AIM To study and analyze the combined effect of the SI and EWS in primary liver cancer patients with ruptured hemorrhage and shock.METHODS In total,118 patients who visited the Emergency Department of Nantong Third People's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected and randomly divided into a control group(59 patients who received routine emergency treatment)and an observation group(59 patients who received condition assessment and intervention by combining the SI and EWS based on routine emergency treatment).The clinical treatment outcomes,respiratory function indicators,serological indicators,complications,and satisfaction with emergency intervention before and after the emergency intervention were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The emergency,triage,waiting,and hemostasis times,as well as hospital stay were shorter in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).After 48 hours of emergency intervention,blood oxygen saturation and partial pressure of oxygen in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Seven days after emergency intervention,the hemoglobin,prealbumin,and albumin levels were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The complication rate in the observation group was 3.39%,lower than that in the control group(13.56%;P<0.05).Satisfaction with emergency intervention in the observation group was 94.92%,higher than 83.05%in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined application of the SI and EWS in patients with primary liver cancer rupture,hemorrhage,and shock can significantly shorten emergency treatment time,improve respiratory function and serological indicators,reduce the incidence of complications,and enhance patient satisfaction with emergency interventions,with higher clinical treatment efficiency and quality.Therefore,it is worthy of promotion and application.展开更多
Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this stud...Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this study,we investigate mtDNA variants that may affect obesity risk in 2877 Han Chinese individuals from 3 independent populations.The association analysis of 16 basal mtDNA haplogroups with body mass index,waist circumference,and waist-to-hip ratio reveals that only haplogroup M7 is significantly negatively correlated with all three adiposity-related anthropometric traits in the overall cohort,verified by the analysis of a single population,i.e.,the Zhengzhou population.Furthermore,subhaplogroup analysis suggests that M7b1a1 is the most likely haplogroup associated with a decreased obesity risk,and the variation T12811C(causing Y159H in ND5)harbored in M7b1a1 may be the most likely candidate for altering the mitochondrial function.Specifically,we find that proportionally more nonsynonymous mutations accumulate in M7b1a1 carriers,indicating that M7b1a1 is either under positive selection or subject to a relaxation of selective constraints.We also find that nuclear variants,especially in DACT2 and PIEZO1,may functionally interact with M7b1a1.展开更多
The code of the list of sea and island problems is the unique identification code of the regulatory files,which is accompanied by the whole life cycle of the regulatory"discovery,verification and disposal".S...The code of the list of sea and island problems is the unique identification code of the regulatory files,which is accompanied by the whole life cycle of the regulatory"discovery,verification and disposal".Standardized coding of problems found by supervision and tracking and recording the whole life cycle of supervision can quickly guide supervisors to find problems,identify problems,initiate responses and carry out follow-up disposal,which is a reflection of whole-process management of supervision.Combining with sea and island regulatory systems and mechanisms,combed the supervision business flow,divides the supervision link,based on the existing coding system,from the Angle of supervision refinement,puts forward a whole lifetime oriented regulatory system of sea and island issues list for coding,coding through to find and stop and disposal of the three links all process application scenarios,The implementation of the whole business"one code"association,the whole process of"one code"management,practice verification shows the effectiveness of the method,compared with the original coding rules for the supervision of all links and results reflect more intuitive,comprehensive,can be better applied to the practice of supervision.展开更多
Numerous studies have shown that many patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibit cognitive dysfunction and neuronal synaptic impairments. Therefore, growing evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes mellit...Numerous studies have shown that many patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibit cognitive dysfunction and neuronal synaptic impairments. Therefore, growing evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes mellitus has a close relationship with occurrence and progression of neurodegeneration and neural impairment in Alzheimer's disease. However, the relationship between metabolic disorders caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus and neurodegeneration and neural impairments in Alzheimer's disease is still not fully determined. Thus, in this study, we replicated a type 2 diabetic animal model by subcutaneous injection of newborn Sprague-Dawley rats with monosodium glutamate during the neonatal period. At 3 months old, the Barnes maze assay was performed to evaluate spatial memory function. Microelectrodes were used to measure electrophysiological function in the hippocampal CA1 region. Western blot assay was used to determine expression levels of glutamate ionotropic receptor NMDA type subunit 2 A(GluN2A) and GluN2B in the hippocampus. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine levels of interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor α, and interleukin-6 in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, as well as hippocampal amyloid beta(Aβ)1-40 and Aβ_(1-42) levels. Our results showed that in the rat model of type 2 diabetes mellitus caused by monosodium glutamate exposure during the neonatal period, latency was prolonged and the number of errors increased in the Barnes maze. Further, latency was increased and time in the escape platform quadrant shortened. Number of times crossing the platform was also reduced in the Morris water maze. After high frequency stimulation of the hippocampus, synaptic transmission was inhibited, expression of GluN2A and GluN2B were decreased in the hippocampus, expression of interleukin 1β, interleukin 6, and tumor necrosis factor α was increased in the hippocampus and cortex, and levels of Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(1-42) were increased in the hippocampus. These findings confirm that type 2 diabetes mellitus induced by neonatal monosodium glutamate exposure results in Alzheimer-like neuropathological changes and further causes cognitive deficits and neurodegeneration in young adulthood.展开更多
To resolve the strength-ductility trade-off problem for high-strength Mg alloys,we prepared a high performance Mg-8Gd-3Y-0.5 Zr(wt%)alloy with yield strength of 371 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 419MPa and elongati...To resolve the strength-ductility trade-off problem for high-strength Mg alloys,we prepared a high performance Mg-8Gd-3Y-0.5 Zr(wt%)alloy with yield strength of 371 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 419MPa and elongation of 15.8%.The processing route involves extrusion,pre-deformation and aging,which leads to a bimodal structure and nano-precipitates.Back-stress originated from the deformationincompatibility in the bimodal-structure alloy can improve ductility.In addition,dislocation density in coarse grains increased during the pre-deformation strain of 2%,and the dislocations in coarse grains can promote the formation of chain-like nano-precipitates during aging treatment.The chain-like nanoprecipitates can act as barriers for dislocations slip and the existing mobile dislocations enable good ductility.展开更多
Male infertility, as a major issue of human reproduction health, prevents successful natural conception. Asthenoteratospermia mainly presents one or multiple anomalies in head, neck and tail of spermatozoa, and impair...Male infertility, as a major issue of human reproduction health, prevents successful natural conception. Asthenoteratospermia mainly presents one or multiple anomalies in head, neck and tail of spermatozoa, and impairs sperm function and motility (Coutton et al., 2015). Recurrent abnormalities of the fibrous sheath lead to multiple morphological abnormaliries of the sperm flagella (MMAF), which is a quite frequent type of asthenoteratospermia in male infertility (Chemes et al., 1987;Ben Khelifa et al, 2014).展开更多
Sepiolite@LDH(Sep@LDH)composites were designed and prepared based on the assembly of layered double hydroxides(LDH)on acidified sepiolites(Sep)for the simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange(MO)and me...Sepiolite@LDH(Sep@LDH)composites were designed and prepared based on the assembly of layered double hydroxides(LDH)on acidified sepiolites(Sep)for the simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange(MO)and methylene blue(MB).The structure,morphology,texture,optical properties,and photocatalytic performance of the prepared Sep@LDH were studied in detail.Among the Sep@LDH composites,Sep4@LDH(4.0 g Sep)exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity under visible‐light irradiation,which could be attributed to its large surface area,high crystallinity,and plentiful active sites on its surface.The photodegradation of the dyes followed a pseudo first‐order kinetic model(Langmuir‐Hinshelwood model),indicating that the copious and homogeneous active sites on the surface of the composites contributed to the high photocatalytic activity.The photodegradation mechanism was studied by examining the active species(^-OH,h+,and·O2^-anions)using appropriate scavengers.It was found that·OH radicals played a critical role in the photocatalytic process of MO and MB,where the generation of·OH radicals occurred on the electron/hole(e^-/h+)pairs on the surface of the Sep@LDH composites.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,31801040,and 32270667)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+11 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074 and 21CKG022)Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road(Pan-TPE)(XDA2004010101)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(18490750300)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China granted to C.C.W.(21&ZD285),S.W.(20&ZD212),and D.L.(21&ZD237)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC-2019-ADG-883700-TRAM).
文摘China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51873167)the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students(No.S202010497024)。
文摘A thermal-responsive photonic crystal material was fabricated by forming an inverse opal nanocomposite hydrogel of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(IONHPNIPAm)within the interstitial space of a polystyrene photonic crystal template.In IONHPNIPAm,PNIPAm were physically cross-linked with two kinds of nanoparticles(carbon dots and laponite clays).The integration of carbon dots and laponite clays for physical crosslinking endowed IONHPNIPAm sufficient strength and self-healing property.IONHPNIPAm films can be completely peeled from the substrates to be utilized as an independent photonic crystal material.The structural color and optical diffraction of the IONHPNIPAm exhibits a rapid reversible change in response to external thermal stimuli due to its physical cross-linking feature.Moreover,the IONHPNIPAm shows clear fluorescence due to the introduction of carbon dots,which enables a convenient way for chemical detection(such as the detection of silver ions).This stimuli-responsive photonic crystal materials based on physically cross-linked inverse opal nanocomposite hydrogels with fast response and good mechanical stability are promising for applications in the fields of smart optical detectors,thermal-responsive sensors and chemical detectors.
文摘Under the rapid impetus of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,human society is stepping into the age of intelligence at an unprecedented speed.A new generation of information technology such as AI is not only a new engine of economic development,but also a gas pedal of social development,which has had a profound impact on the field of education.In the face of the opportunities and challenges of the AI era,it is particularly urgent to build a scientific and reasonable education evaluation system.This paper combines the context of the times with the new technology of AI to discuss the opportunities,challenges,and implementation strategies of educational evaluation reform in the era of AI,with a view to providing references for the construction of the educational evaluation system and the development of high-quality education in the new era.
基金funded by the following grants and contracts:Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB38020400 to S.W.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32325013 to S.W.,32271186 to J.T.,31900408 to M.Z.)+5 种基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-077 to S.W.)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Excellent Academic Leaders Program(22XD1424700 to S.W.)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-066 to L.J.and J.W.)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01 to L.J.and S.W.)the National Science and Technology Basic Research Project(2015FY111700 to L.J.)the 111 Project(B13016 to L.J.).
文摘Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained largely unknown.In this study,we conduct a large-scale multi-ethnic meta-analysis of the genome-wide association study(GWAS),including 9674 East Asians and 10,115 Europeans,quantitatively assessing 78 facial traits using 3D facial images.We identify 71 genomic loci associated with facial features,including 21 novel loci.We develop a facial polygenic score(FPS)that enables the prediction of facial features based on genetic information.Interestingly,the distribution of FPSs among populations from diverse continental groups exhibits relevant correlations with observed facial features.Furthermore,we apply the FPS to predict the facial traits of seven Neanderthals and one Denisovan using ancient DNA and align predictions with the fossil records.Our results suggest that Neanderthals and Denisovans likely share similar facial features,such as a wider but shorter nose and a wider endocanthion distance.The decreased mouth width is characterized specifically in Denisovans.The integration of genomic data and facial trait analysis provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive changes in human facial morphology.
基金Supported by Clinical Medicine Special Research Fund Project of Nantong University,No.2024HZ001 and No.2022HY009。
文摘BACKGROUND Primary liver cancer is a globally prevalent malignancy,with China accounting for approximately 55%of new cases,and is linked to hepatitis B,aflatoxin,and cirrhosis.Its rupture with hemorrhagic shock is a lethal complication with high mortality,and traditional triage struggles with timely risk stratification,necessitating better tools,such as the integrated shock index(SI)-early warning score(EWS).AIM To study and analyze the combined effect of the SI and EWS in primary liver cancer patients with ruptured hemorrhage and shock.METHODS In total,118 patients who visited the Emergency Department of Nantong Third People's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected and randomly divided into a control group(59 patients who received routine emergency treatment)and an observation group(59 patients who received condition assessment and intervention by combining the SI and EWS based on routine emergency treatment).The clinical treatment outcomes,respiratory function indicators,serological indicators,complications,and satisfaction with emergency intervention before and after the emergency intervention were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The emergency,triage,waiting,and hemostasis times,as well as hospital stay were shorter in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).After 48 hours of emergency intervention,blood oxygen saturation and partial pressure of oxygen in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Seven days after emergency intervention,the hemoglobin,prealbumin,and albumin levels were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The complication rate in the observation group was 3.39%,lower than that in the control group(13.56%;P<0.05).Satisfaction with emergency intervention in the observation group was 94.92%,higher than 83.05%in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined application of the SI and EWS in patients with primary liver cancer rupture,hemorrhage,and shock can significantly shorten emergency treatment time,improve respiratory function and serological indicators,reduce the incidence of complications,and enhance patient satisfaction with emergency interventions,with higher clinical treatment efficiency and quality.Therefore,it is worthy of promotion and application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270670,32288101,32271186,and 32200482)the National Basic Research Program of China(2015FY111700)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-066).
文摘Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this study,we investigate mtDNA variants that may affect obesity risk in 2877 Han Chinese individuals from 3 independent populations.The association analysis of 16 basal mtDNA haplogroups with body mass index,waist circumference,and waist-to-hip ratio reveals that only haplogroup M7 is significantly negatively correlated with all three adiposity-related anthropometric traits in the overall cohort,verified by the analysis of a single population,i.e.,the Zhengzhou population.Furthermore,subhaplogroup analysis suggests that M7b1a1 is the most likely haplogroup associated with a decreased obesity risk,and the variation T12811C(causing Y159H in ND5)harbored in M7b1a1 may be the most likely candidate for altering the mitochondrial function.Specifically,we find that proportionally more nonsynonymous mutations accumulate in M7b1a1 carriers,indicating that M7b1a1 is either under positive selection or subject to a relaxation of selective constraints.We also find that nuclear variants,especially in DACT2 and PIEZO1,may functionally interact with M7b1a1.
文摘The code of the list of sea and island problems is the unique identification code of the regulatory files,which is accompanied by the whole life cycle of the regulatory"discovery,verification and disposal".Standardized coding of problems found by supervision and tracking and recording the whole life cycle of supervision can quickly guide supervisors to find problems,identify problems,initiate responses and carry out follow-up disposal,which is a reflection of whole-process management of supervision.Combining with sea and island regulatory systems and mechanisms,combed the supervision business flow,divides the supervision link,based on the existing coding system,from the Angle of supervision refinement,puts forward a whole lifetime oriented regulatory system of sea and island issues list for coding,coding through to find and stop and disposal of the three links all process application scenarios,The implementation of the whole business"one code"association,the whole process of"one code"management,practice verification shows the effectiveness of the method,compared with the original coding rules for the supervision of all links and results reflect more intuitive,comprehensive,can be better applied to the practice of supervision.
基金principally supported by the Initial Funding of PhD Research from Henan Medical College of China,No.1001/0106in parts by the Science and Technology Project of Henan Province of China,No.172102310105
文摘Numerous studies have shown that many patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibit cognitive dysfunction and neuronal synaptic impairments. Therefore, growing evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes mellitus has a close relationship with occurrence and progression of neurodegeneration and neural impairment in Alzheimer's disease. However, the relationship between metabolic disorders caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus and neurodegeneration and neural impairments in Alzheimer's disease is still not fully determined. Thus, in this study, we replicated a type 2 diabetic animal model by subcutaneous injection of newborn Sprague-Dawley rats with monosodium glutamate during the neonatal period. At 3 months old, the Barnes maze assay was performed to evaluate spatial memory function. Microelectrodes were used to measure electrophysiological function in the hippocampal CA1 region. Western blot assay was used to determine expression levels of glutamate ionotropic receptor NMDA type subunit 2 A(GluN2A) and GluN2B in the hippocampus. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine levels of interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor α, and interleukin-6 in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, as well as hippocampal amyloid beta(Aβ)1-40 and Aβ_(1-42) levels. Our results showed that in the rat model of type 2 diabetes mellitus caused by monosodium glutamate exposure during the neonatal period, latency was prolonged and the number of errors increased in the Barnes maze. Further, latency was increased and time in the escape platform quadrant shortened. Number of times crossing the platform was also reduced in the Morris water maze. After high frequency stimulation of the hippocampus, synaptic transmission was inhibited, expression of GluN2A and GluN2B were decreased in the hippocampus, expression of interleukin 1β, interleukin 6, and tumor necrosis factor α was increased in the hippocampus and cortex, and levels of Aβ_(1-40) and Aβ_(1-42) were increased in the hippocampus. These findings confirm that type 2 diabetes mellitus induced by neonatal monosodium glutamate exposure results in Alzheimer-like neuropathological changes and further causes cognitive deficits and neurodegeneration in young adulthood.
基金This work was supported financially by the National Key Research and Development Plan(No.2016YFB0301103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51771109 and 51631006)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.16QB1402800).
文摘To resolve the strength-ductility trade-off problem for high-strength Mg alloys,we prepared a high performance Mg-8Gd-3Y-0.5 Zr(wt%)alloy with yield strength of 371 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 419MPa and elongation of 15.8%.The processing route involves extrusion,pre-deformation and aging,which leads to a bimodal structure and nano-precipitates.Back-stress originated from the deformationincompatibility in the bimodal-structure alloy can improve ductility.In addition,dislocation density in coarse grains increased during the pre-deformation strain of 2%,and the dislocations in coarse grains can promote the formation of chain-like nano-precipitates during aging treatment.The chain-like nanoprecipitates can act as barriers for dislocations slip and the existing mobile dislocations enable good ductility.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31625015 and 31521003)Foundation of the Education Department of Anhui Province (KJ2016A370)+1 种基金Foundation of the Department of Science and Technology of Anhui Province (2017070802D150)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project (2017SHZDZX01)
文摘Male infertility, as a major issue of human reproduction health, prevents successful natural conception. Asthenoteratospermia mainly presents one or multiple anomalies in head, neck and tail of spermatozoa, and impairs sperm function and motility (Coutton et al., 2015). Recurrent abnormalities of the fibrous sheath lead to multiple morphological abnormaliries of the sperm flagella (MMAF), which is a quite frequent type of asthenoteratospermia in male infertility (Chemes et al., 1987;Ben Khelifa et al, 2014).
基金supported by the Joint Research Program of Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Xiangtan)of China(2016JJ5030)Hunan 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Engineering&Technology with Environmental Benignity and Effective Resource Utilization and General project of Hunan Provincial Education Department(17C1526)+1 种基金PhD Startup Foundation of Xiangtan University(17QDZ05)Xiangtan University undergraduate innovative experiment program(2017XJ067)~~
文摘Sepiolite@LDH(Sep@LDH)composites were designed and prepared based on the assembly of layered double hydroxides(LDH)on acidified sepiolites(Sep)for the simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange(MO)and methylene blue(MB).The structure,morphology,texture,optical properties,and photocatalytic performance of the prepared Sep@LDH were studied in detail.Among the Sep@LDH composites,Sep4@LDH(4.0 g Sep)exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity under visible‐light irradiation,which could be attributed to its large surface area,high crystallinity,and plentiful active sites on its surface.The photodegradation of the dyes followed a pseudo first‐order kinetic model(Langmuir‐Hinshelwood model),indicating that the copious and homogeneous active sites on the surface of the composites contributed to the high photocatalytic activity.The photodegradation mechanism was studied by examining the active species(^-OH,h+,and·O2^-anions)using appropriate scavengers.It was found that·OH radicals played a critical role in the photocatalytic process of MO and MB,where the generation of·OH radicals occurred on the electron/hole(e^-/h+)pairs on the surface of the Sep@LDH composites.