Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of inhibitor everolimus on EGFR-TKI resistance NSCLC.Methods:MTT assay was used to detect proliferation of human non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549.Flow cytomet...Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of inhibitor everolimus on EGFR-TKI resistance NSCLC.Methods:MTT assay was used to detect proliferation of human non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549.Flow cytometry was used to detect the changes of apoptosis and cycle distribution in each group after 24 h and 48 h.RT-PCR was used to detect the changes of PTEN and 4EBP1 expression levels after 48 h of monotherapy and combination therapy.Results:MTT assay showed that everolimus had dose-dependent inhibition against growth of A549 cells.Flow cytometry showed when everolimus could induce apoptosis and induce G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest,which was time-dependent(P<0.05).RT-PCR showed everolimus could increase PTEN and 4EBP1 expression.Conclusions:mTOR inhibitor everolimus has an inhibitory effect on EGFR-TKI resistant NSCLC,which cannot reverse the resistance effect of EGFR-TKI resistant cell line A549.The relationship between EGFR/AKT signaling pathway and the mTOR signaling pathway and the mechanism in non-small cell lung cancer need further study.展开更多
BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation(LDH)commonly occurs during spinal surgery;LDH is on the increase in younger patients and is classified as"paralysis"and"back pain."Sanhanchushi Tongbi(SPST)is a cu...BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation(LDH)commonly occurs during spinal surgery;LDH is on the increase in younger patients and is classified as"paralysis"and"back pain."Sanhanchushi Tongbi(SPST)is a customized prescription.It disperses cold,relieves pain,removes cold from the meridians and viscera,and treats neuropathic pain.However,few studies have investigated its mechanism of pain relief.AIM To observe the clinical therapeutic effects on LDH treated with self-prescribed SPST.METHODS A total of 211 patients with LDH syndrome were divided into two groups:107 patients in the control group were treated with conventional massage combined with traction,and 104 patients in the observation group were treated with a combination of the control regimen and self-prescribed oral SPST.The patients were treated for 4 wk.Indices of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score and serum inflammatory factor levels were measured.RESULTS After therapy,the TCM syndrome score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The main symptoms,clinical signs,daily activities,and Japanese Orthopedic Association scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group after therapy(P<0.05).The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6,and C-reactive protein were lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).In the observation group,superoxide dismutase levels were significantly higher,whereas malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower,compared with the control group(P<0.05).The overall efficacy rate in the observation group was 96.15%,which was substantially higher than that in the control group(88.79%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION Self-prescribed SPST can reduce the levels of inflammatory and pain-causing factors as well as lumbar pain in patients with LDH.展开更多
Given the alarmingly increasing rates of glaucoma worldwide and the lack of satisfactory treatments,there is a dire need to explore more feasible treatment options.Magnesium(Mg)is an essential element in maintaining t...Given the alarmingly increasing rates of glaucoma worldwide and the lack of satisfactory treatments,there is a dire need to explore more feasible treatment options.Magnesium(Mg)is an essential element in maintaining the functional and structural integrity of vital ocular tissues,but Mg and its alloys are rarely mentioned in ophthalmic applications.Our previous research found that hydroxyapatite-coated Mg(Mg@HA)shows the best biocompatibility and bioactivity,and exhibits the effect of inhibiting fibrosis after filtration surgery in the rabbit model,which is expected to be a promising material for glaucoma drainage device.In this study,we further demonstrated the anti-fibrosis effect of Mg@HA from the molecular signal level and the efficacy of implantation in the rabbit filtration surgery model.In vitro experiments showed the surface modification of Mg affects the adhesion behavior and the reorganization of cytoskeleton of Human Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence found that Mg@HA regulates the adhesion and motility of human Tenon’s capsule fibroblasts mainly by down-regulating the phosphorylation of Smad2 and Smad3 in the canonical transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-β)signaling pathway.By observing and recording the condition of filtering blebs and intraocular pressure after surgery,the effectiveness of Mg@HA applied in the rabbit filtration surgery model was further evaluated.In conclusion,the application of hydroxyapatite-coated Mg in the eye has good biocompatibility and has the potential to resist postoperative glaucoma filtration fibrosis,which may be mediated by the regulation of the TGFβ/Smad signaling pathway.展开更多
2,2',7,7'-Tetrakis(N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)-9,9'-spirobifluorene(Spiro)is an essential hole-transport material used in perovskite solar cells(PSCs).However,the redox reaction of Spiro and its impact a...2,2',7,7'-Tetrakis(N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)-9,9'-spirobifluorene(Spiro)is an essential hole-transport material used in perovskite solar cells(PSCs).However,the redox reaction of Spiro and its impact at the interface with the metal electrode are not yet fully understood.In this study,we introduced a crystalline additive(CA)to regulate the redox process of Spiro and its interface with an Ag electrode.Our findings indicate that CA functions as a molecular scaffold,improving the crystallinity and stability of radicals in Spiro throughout the entire redox reaction.This enhancement increases the hole mobility of Spiro and strengthens the internal electric field,thereby improving hole extraction and transport efficiency at both interfaces.Moreover,the optimized redox reaction of Spiro reduces energy loss at the Ag electrode,significantly boosting the power conversion efficiency to 25.21%.Furthermore,CA mitigates the aggregation of lithium salt and enhances the stability of the device.Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of hole-transport mechanisms of Spiro and emphasize the importance of reducing energy loss at the Spiro/Ag electrode interface in PSCs.展开更多
The possible application of magnesium(Mg)in glaucoma surgical treatment has been investigated in our previous work.In this paper,the degradation behavior and biocompatibility of Mg coated with hydroxyapatite(HA)and di...The possible application of magnesium(Mg)in glaucoma surgical treatment has been investigated in our previous work.In this paper,the degradation behavior and biocompatibility of Mg coated with hydroxyapatite(HA)and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate(DCPD)in eye environment were evaluated,and uncoated Mg was used for comparison.It was found that uniform corrosion occurred macroscopically to the coated Mg samples in sodium lactate ringer’s injection(SLRI)as well as in the rabbit eyes.In micro-scale,the corrosion was characterized by local cracking and pitting primarily.Mg and calcium(Ca)were incorporated into the surface corrosion products and a multi-layer structure was formed.Compared to other samples,HA-coated Mg slowed down dramatically the alkalinity of the solution and the ion release of the sample,and exhibited the lowest corrosion rate in SLRI,which was about 0.22 mm/a.In terms of biocompatibility,fibroblasts demonstrated high viability in the HA-coated and DCPD-coated Mg groups(p<0.05)in vitro.In vivo,HA-coated Mg was found to show lower inflammatory response and fibrosis than the other groups did,as indicated by hematoxylin-eosin and immunofluorescence staining.During the degrading process of HA-coated Mg in the rabbits’eyes,no inflammation was found in the anterior chamber,lens,and vitreous body.HA-coated Mg was fully biodegraded fifteen weeks post-operation,and the scleral drainage channel(SDC)was formed without obvious scarring.It is concluded that HA-coated Mg implantation is a promising adjunctive procedure to improve the success rate of trabeculectomy.Statement of significance:Magnesium(Mg)has shown to be a potential biomaterial for ophthalmic implants in our previous work.However,inflammatory response resulted from the low corrosion resistance of Mg is a major concern.It is shown here that Mg coated with different calcium phosphates can improve these properties in varying degrees and keep the scleral drainage channel unobstructed and unscarred.Based on our in vitro and in vivo studies,HA-coated Mg exhibited a better degradation behavior and excellent biocompatibility.The scleral drainage channel still exists and aqueous humor flows out smoothly after the full degradation of the implant.It is concluded that HA-coated Mg is a promising biomaterial to increase the therapeutic efficiency of trabeculectomy for glaucoma.展开更多
AIM: To compare the safety and effectiveness of phacotrabeculectomy versus sequential surgery in chronic angle-closure glaucoma(CACG) with coexisting cataract.·METHODS: One hundred and sixty-two CACG patients...AIM: To compare the safety and effectiveness of phacotrabeculectomy versus sequential surgery in chronic angle-closure glaucoma(CACG) with coexisting cataract.·METHODS: One hundred and sixty-two CACG patients(162 eyes) were retrospectively analyzed. Of them, 87patients(87 eyes) in group A had underwent phacotrabeculectomy with intraocular lens(IOL)implantation, and 75 patients(75 eyes) in group B had underwent sequential surgery with IOL implanted. Best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA), intraocular pressure(IOP), complications and anterior chamber angle(ACA)were measured.· RESULTS: Demographic characteristics of the two groups were similar. A mean follow-up period was 15±6mo(range 13 to 24mo), a mean IOP of 12.14 ±5.32 mm Hg in group A and 11.38 ±4.06 mm Hg in group B(P =0.84) at the last follow up. The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that the cumulative probability of success in both groups was similar(P =0.61). Anterior uveitis and hypotony were the most common complications in group A, whereas group B experienced shallow anterior chamber with trabeculectomy. With the exception of anterior uveitis, no complications occurred to 11 trabeculectomized eyes. All postoperative measurements of anterior chamber showed statistically significant differences in each group according to the preoperative data(P〈 0.05). However,fewer changes occurred in group B than in group A.· CONCLUSION: Phacotrabeculectomy and sequential surgery exhibit similar IOP reduction, visual recovery,and complications when treating CACG patients with cataract. However, for a wider ACA, phacotrabeculectomy has demonstrated higher effectiveness than sequential surgery.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the incidence rate and risk factors for grade Ⅲ flat anterior chamber(FAC) after glaucoma filtration surgery based on 5-year data.METHODS: Patients who underwent glaucoma filtration surgery in...AIM: To investigate the incidence rate and risk factors for grade Ⅲ flat anterior chamber(FAC) after glaucoma filtration surgery based on 5-year data.METHODS: Patients who underwent glaucoma filtration surgery in Daping hospital from January 2009 to December 2013 were enrolled in this retrospective study. The incidence of grade Ⅲ FAC following glaucoma filtration surgery was determined. Regression analysis was performed to investigate the influence of glaucoma type, surgical approach, age, and preoperative intraocular pressure(IOP) on the risk of postoperative FAC.RESULTS: A total of 2179 eyes receiving anti-glaucoma surgery were included. Ninety-one eyes suffered from postoperative FAC, with an overall incidence rate of 4.18%. Of 471 eyes with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG), grade Ⅲ FAC occurred in only 3 eyes(0.64%). Primary angleclosure glaucoma(PACG) was diagnosed in 1076 eyes, 39(3.62%) of which developed grade Ⅲ FAC, including 12 eyes(12/300, 4%) with acute PACG(aP ACG) and 27 eyes(27/776, 3.48%) with chronic PACG(c PACG). Six of 259 eyes(2.32%) with secondary glaucoma, 28 of 186 eyes(15.05%) with neovasular glaucoma, 1 of 66 eyes(1.52%) with congenital glaucoma, and 14 of 115 eyes(12.17%) with remnant glaucoma suffered from grade Ⅲ FAC. Of 6 eyes with mixed glaucoma, none developed grade Ⅲ FAC after surgery. When stratified by surgical approach, 24 of 766 eyes(3.13%) undergoing trabeculectomy, 21 of 924 eyes(2.27%) treated by trabeculectomy plus mitomycin C(MMC), 18 of 109 eyes(16.51%) undergoing Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, 23 of 201 eyes(11.44%) managed by Ahmed implantation plus MMC, and 5 of 133 eyes(3.76%) treated by Ahmed implantation plus lens extraction or vitrectomy developed grade Ⅲ FAC. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors including neovasular glaucoma, remnant glaucoma, glaucoma valve implantation, glaucoma valve implantation+MMC, glaucoma valve implantation+vitrectomy, age〉60 y, and IOP at admission 〉50 mm Hg were significantly associated with an increased risk for grade Ⅲ FAC.CONCLUSION: The overall incidence of grade Ⅲ FAC after glaucoma filtration surgery is 4.18%. Patients with neovasular glaucoma and remnant glaucoma are at a higher risk of developing FAC. Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is associated with a higher risk for grade Ⅲ FAC compared with trabeculectomy. No significant correlation was observed between the use of MMC in glaucoma filtration surgery and the risk of postoperative FAC. Higher IOP at admission(〉50 mm Hg) and old age(〉60 y) are risk factors for grade Ⅲ FAC.展开更多
AIM:To confirm whether exosome-mediated delivery of aptamer S58(Exo-S58) has a better antifibrotic effect than naked S58 in human conjunctival fibroblasts(HCon Fs) and a rat glaucoma filtration surgery(GFS) model.METH...AIM:To confirm whether exosome-mediated delivery of aptamer S58(Exo-S58) has a better antifibrotic effect than naked S58 in human conjunctival fibroblasts(HCon Fs) and a rat glaucoma filtration surgery(GFS) model.METHODS:To enhance the effective reaction time of aptamer S58 in vivo, we loaded aptamer S58 into exosomes derived from HEK293 T cells by PEI transfection to determine the effect of Exo-S58 in HCon Fs and a rat GFS model.RESULTS:Exo-S58 can significantly reduce cell proliferation, migration and fibrosis in TGF-β2-induced HCon Fs. In an in vivo experiment, Exo-S58 treatment prolonged filtering bleb retention and reduced fibrosis compared with naked S58 treatment in GFS rats.CONCLUSION:The exosomes are safe and valid carriers to deliver aptamers. Furthermore, Exo-S58 exhibited superior antifibrotic effect than naked S58 both in HCon Fs cells and rat GFS models.展开更多
Objective To reconfirm the association of KPNB3 with schizophrenia in Chinese population. Methods Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), rs2588014 and rs626716 trios consisting of fathers, mothers, and affected...Objective To reconfirm the association of KPNB3 with schizophrenia in Chinese population. Methods Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), rs2588014 and rs626716 trios consisting of fathers, mothers, and affected offsprings at the KPNB3 locus, were genotyped in 304 Chinese Han family with schizophrenia. These 2 SNPs were detected by PCR-based restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for genotypic distributions was estimated by the goodness-of-fit test. The UNPHASED program was used to perform transmission disequilibrium test (TDT), haplotype analysis, and pair-wise measure of linkage disequilibrium (LD) between these 2 SNPs. Results The genotypic distributions of both rs2588014 and rs626716 were in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P〉0.05). The TDT revealed allelic association with rs626716 (χ^2 =9.31, P=0.0023) but not with rs2588014 (χ^2 =3.44, P=0.064). The global P-value was 0.0099 for 100 permutations. The haplotype analysis also showed a disease association (χ^2 =25.97, df=3, P=0.0000097). Conclusion The present study provides further evidence in support of the KPNB3 association with schizophrenia in Chinese population.展开更多
Filtration surgery still plays a mainstream role of treatment for glaucoma.Postoperative scarring is the main cause of surgical failure.This study evaluated the biocompatibility and anti-proliferative properties of pu...Filtration surgery still plays a mainstream role of treatment for glaucoma.Postoperative scarring is the main cause of surgical failure.This study evaluated the biocompatibility and anti-proliferative properties of pure magnesium with three different coatings,which are hydroxyapatite(HA),dicalcium phosphate dihydrate(DCPD)and DCPD+stearic acid(SA),in a primary culture of human tenon's capsule fibroblasts(HTCFs)and in rabbit Glaucoma Filtration Surgery.Titanium and glass were used as controls in vitro,and trabeculectomy was used as control in vivo.The results show the number and shape of HTCFs seeded on different coatings showed less quantity and poor cell morphology.Each type of coated magnesium demonstrated significantly decreased metabolic activity of HTCFs.DCPD+SA showed higher cytotoxicity than the other coatings.Significant inhibition of proliferation was observed with the DCPD+SA coating.The expression ofα-SMA was decreased in the cells when seeded on all of the coated magnesium disks.In vivo,no obvious adverse effects were observed after operation.No significant difference existed for any of the different samples regarding different ion concentrations in the aqueous humor.The inflammatory response in the titanium,DCPD and DCPD+SA treated eyes was more intense than in the trabeculectomy alone and HA groups.Western Blot analysis showed that collagen-1 andα-SMA expression was significantly lower in the titanium,HA,DCPD and DCPD+SA groups compared with the control.Different coatings on magnesium were able to affect the corrosive properties,which in turn,influenced the morphology and function of HTCFs.HA coated magnesium may be considered a very promising biodegradable material for the next generation of glaucoma drainage devices.展开更多
Technological advances in glaucoma have challenged the traditional treatment paradigm. Historically incisional surgery has been used in cases of advanced disease and/or uncontrolled intraocular pressures resistant to ...Technological advances in glaucoma have challenged the traditional treatment paradigm. Historically incisional surgery has been used in cases of advanced disease and/or uncontrolled intraocular pressures resistant to medical or laser interventions. More recently, perhaps due to advancements in imaging, surgery has been suggested to be beneficial earlier in the treatment paradigm. Despite these trends, surgical manipulation of the tissues and unpredictability of wound healing continue to result in surgical failure. Magnesium is an essential element for human body and plays a critically important role in maintaining the functional and structural integrity of several tissues, including the eye. Due to several of its advantageous properties such as non-toxicity, biodegradability, and high biological compatibility, magnesium alloy has attracted great attention as a novel biomaterial. Biodegradable cardiovascular stents made of magnesium alloy have already been introduced into clinical practice. The purpose of this review is to determine if bioabsorbable magnesium alloys can be utilized as a promising candidate for the development of a new generation of glaucoma surgical assistive devices.展开更多
BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma is one of the most common primary malignant bone tumors and is more common in adolescents.The femur is the most common site of osteosarcoma,and many patients require total femur replacement.We ...BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma is one of the most common primary malignant bone tumors and is more common in adolescents.The femur is the most common site of osteosarcoma,and many patients require total femur replacement.We reviewed the relevant literature and case findings,summarized and analyzed this case in combination with relevant literature,and in doing so improved the understanding of the technology.CASE SUMMARY The case we report was a 15-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital 15 days after the discovery of a right thigh mass.The diagnosis was osteosarcoma of the right femoral shaft.After completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and preoperative preparation,total right femoral resection+artificial total femoral replacement was performed.Then,chemotherapy was continued after surgery.The patient recovered well after treatment,and the function of the affected limb was good.No recurrence,metastasis,prosthesis loosening,dislocation,fracture or other complications were found during 18 years of follow-up.At present,the patient can still work and lives normally.The results of the medium-and longterm follow-up were satisfactory.CONCLUSION Artificial total femur replacement is a feasible limb salvage operation for patients with femoral malignant tumors,and the results of medium-and long-term follow-up are satisfactory.展开更多
Spatial and temporal variation in planktons and water quality parameters were investigated in order to determine the effects of seasonal water use on reservoir water quality and planktons’ diversity in Kulekhani Mult...Spatial and temporal variation in planktons and water quality parameters were investigated in order to determine the effects of seasonal water use on reservoir water quality and planktons’ diversity in Kulekhani Multipurpose Reservoir, Nepal. This study also focuses on interactions among various water quality parameters with planktons and how such interactions can affect the second major utility, the fish farming in the reservoir. The analyses of seasonal water samples collected from three different sampling locations in the reservoir showed that select water quality parameters varied significantly (P < 0.05) with sampling seasons (transparency: 30 - 250 cm, pH: 7 - 7.5, alkalinity: 30 - 120 mg/L, DO: 6 - 11.5 mg/L, CO2: 0.1 - 1.1 mg/L) and sampling locations (phosphate: 0.1 - 0.25 mg/L, nitrate 0.01 - 0.19 mg/L) in the reservoir. Three groups of zooplankton and four classes of phytoplankton, respectively with eleven and twelve genera, were identified and quantified in the reservoir. Among them, Cyclops, Asplanchana, and Keratella were most dominant zooplanktons while Synedra, Melosira and Peridinum were the most dominant phytoplankton in the reservoir water. The abundance of select zooplanktons (Cyclops, Keratella, Polyanthra), and phytoplankton (Navicula, Melosira, Amphora, Chroococcus, Staurastrum, Scendesmus) showed significant interaction between sampling sites and sampling seasons, while the other varied only with sampling seasons and/or sites. These results showed that seasonal water level fluctuations, along with the variation of water quality parameters, change the abundance and diversity of planktons’ in the reservoir. Such changes can negatively impact the fish in cage culture, affecting the livelihood of people extensively relying on these fish farming.展开更多
To quantify the pore characteristics of various macerals in Chang 7 lacustrine shales,macerals were effectively identified according to their optical and morphological characteristics,and the nanoscale pore structure ...To quantify the pore characteristics of various macerals in Chang 7 lacustrine shales,macerals were effectively identified according to their optical and morphological characteristics,and the nanoscale pore structure of macerals was observed by scanning electron microscope.Meanwhile,the reflectances of different positions in the same pieces of vitrinite or solid bitumen with heterogeneous pores development were measured.The results showed that the average contents of sapropelinite,liptinite,vitrinite,inertinite and solid bitumen are 42.7%,8.7%,13.6%,13.8% and 21.2%,respectively,which suggests that the source of the organic matter of the Chang 7 shales is a mixed source input.The organic pores of Chang 7 shales are enriched,and the pore shapes are mostly round or elliptical.The pore size of organic pores has a wide distribution,mainly concentrate in the range of 100-400 nm,and the average plane porosity of organic pores is 10.13%.The size order of the organic pores in various macerals is:solid bitumen<bituminite<alginite<vitrinite<fusinite<liptinite.The abundance order of organic matter pores of each maceral is as follows:alginite>fusinite>bituminite>solid bitumen>vitrinite>liptinite.OM pores are mainly contributed by bituminite,solid bitumen and fusinite.The plane porosity of bituminite increases with maturity.In the process of thermal evolution,the plane porosity of fusinite is distributed in the two ranges of 20%-28% and 1%-7%.The former is mainly the primary pores of the fusinite itself,and the latter is the secondary pores formed in the thermal evolution.As for the organic pores of other macerals,no obvious thermal evolution law was found.Meanwhile,the surface imperfections of vitrinite or solid bitumen is enhanced by the enrichment of organic pores(an increase in pore size or pore number),which may result in the underestimation of their reflectances.展开更多
BACKGROUND: The pathways induced/activated by mercury poisoning that lead to muscle pain remain unclear. The present study addressed the structural changes observed in the peripheral nerve following mercury poisoning...BACKGROUND: The pathways induced/activated by mercury poisoning that lead to muscle pain remain unclear. The present study addressed the structural changes observed in the peripheral nerve following mercury poisoning. OBJECTIVE: To establish the mercury poison rat model, rats were intragastrically administered mercury, The correlation between post-mercury poison-induced muscular pain and tibial nerve morphological changes were observed. DESIGN: Observational contrast animal study. SETTING: Shangdong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine. MATERIALS: Thirty adult Sprague Dawley rats of equal gender. Mercury chloride (HgCl2, analytical grade: 99.99%; batch number: 990402) was provided by Shanghai Chemical Reagent Factory, and sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate (DMPS) injection by Shanghai Harvest Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (batch number: 0309011). METHODS: This study was performed at the Animal Experimental Center of Shangdong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine from December 2005 to January 2006. Rats were randomly divided into high-dose mercury, low-dose mercury, and control groups, with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the two mercury groups were intragastrically administered 17 mg/kg and 8.5 mg/kg HgCl2 solution, respectively, once a day to establish a rat model of subacute mercury poisoning. Rats in the control group were intragastrically administered 2 mL saline, once a day. Intragastric administration in the three groups lasted for (20± 2) days. After model establishment, rats in the two mercury groups were injected DMPS once a day to remove mercury. The injection lasted for 3 days after every 4-day interval. Seven days was regarded as one treatment cycle, and there were two treatment cycles in total. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mercury-induced muscular pain status; ultrastructural changes of the right tibial nerve following model establishment and mercury removal under transmission electron microscope. RESULTS: Thirty rats were included in the final analysis. Muscular pain status: one rat exhibited mercury-induced muscular pain. Red swelling of the skin was observed on the posterior claws, lower limbs, and tail. The rat incessantly licked and scratched the red swelling of the skin, turned over, and occasionally hissed. The axon myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was intact, clear, and dense. The mitochondrial membrane was intact and smooth, and the cristallin was clear. Microfilaments and microtubules were tightly arranged. Axon pathological changes and demyelination lesion occurred in the right tibial nerve in the two mercury groups. However, mercury removal with DMPS for two treatment cycles did not inhibit the peripheral nerve lesion. In the pain model rats, the myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was mottled. Mitochondria in the axoplasm were swollen, the structure was unclear, numbers were decreased, and cristallin disappeared. The mitochondrial membrane was broken, and the microfilament was reduced and unorganized. After two treatment cycles of mercury removal with DMPS, nerve demyelination lesion was aggravated, and the myelin sheath was increasingly mottled. Both rarefaction degeneration and vacuolar transformation were observed in most of the axon myelin sheath. The axonal membrane was damaged to a certain degree. CONCLUSION: Subacute HgCl2 poisoning might result in tibial nerve injury. The myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was mottled in mercury poisoned rats without muscular pain. Nevertheless, the correlation between mercury poisoning and pain remains unclear. The injured tibial nerve of the rats was not repaired after dimercaptopropanesulfonate treatment.展开更多
Understanding the role of perovskite surface passivators in hot carriers transfer dynamics is important to develop highly efficient perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In this work,we have designed and synthesized a naphthal...Understanding the role of perovskite surface passivators in hot carriers transfer dynamics is important to develop highly efficient perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In this work,we have designed and synthesized a naphthalimide-based organic small molecule(NCN)for perovskite surface defect passivator.We reveal that the introduction of NCN not only reduces the density of perovskite defect-state,but also promotes hot carriers(HCs)cooling in perovskite through the transient absorption spectroscopy measurements.Fast HCs cooling permits HCs transfer from perovskite layer into NCN layer,thus resulting in the decreased charge-carrier recombination in NCN-treated device.As expected,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of PSCs with NCN is enhanced to 22.02%from 19.95%for the control device.The findings are relevant for developing highly efficient PSCs.展开更多
We have witnessed unprecedented progress of perovskite solar cells(PSCs) in last few years. The power conversion efficiency(PCE) has been boosted from 3.8% to the current record of 25.5%[1, 2]. A typical PSC consists ...We have witnessed unprecedented progress of perovskite solar cells(PSCs) in last few years. The power conversion efficiency(PCE) has been boosted from 3.8% to the current record of 25.5%[1, 2]. A typical PSC consists of a polycrystalline perovskite layer sandwiched between electron-transporting layers(ETLs) and hole-transporting layers(HTLs).展开更多
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文摘Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of inhibitor everolimus on EGFR-TKI resistance NSCLC.Methods:MTT assay was used to detect proliferation of human non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549.Flow cytometry was used to detect the changes of apoptosis and cycle distribution in each group after 24 h and 48 h.RT-PCR was used to detect the changes of PTEN and 4EBP1 expression levels after 48 h of monotherapy and combination therapy.Results:MTT assay showed that everolimus had dose-dependent inhibition against growth of A549 cells.Flow cytometry showed when everolimus could induce apoptosis and induce G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest,which was time-dependent(P<0.05).RT-PCR showed everolimus could increase PTEN and 4EBP1 expression.Conclusions:mTOR inhibitor everolimus has an inhibitory effect on EGFR-TKI resistant NSCLC,which cannot reverse the resistance effect of EGFR-TKI resistant cell line A549.The relationship between EGFR/AKT signaling pathway and the mTOR signaling pathway and the mechanism in non-small cell lung cancer need further study.
文摘BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation(LDH)commonly occurs during spinal surgery;LDH is on the increase in younger patients and is classified as"paralysis"and"back pain."Sanhanchushi Tongbi(SPST)is a customized prescription.It disperses cold,relieves pain,removes cold from the meridians and viscera,and treats neuropathic pain.However,few studies have investigated its mechanism of pain relief.AIM To observe the clinical therapeutic effects on LDH treated with self-prescribed SPST.METHODS A total of 211 patients with LDH syndrome were divided into two groups:107 patients in the control group were treated with conventional massage combined with traction,and 104 patients in the observation group were treated with a combination of the control regimen and self-prescribed oral SPST.The patients were treated for 4 wk.Indices of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score and serum inflammatory factor levels were measured.RESULTS After therapy,the TCM syndrome score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The main symptoms,clinical signs,daily activities,and Japanese Orthopedic Association scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group after therapy(P<0.05).The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6,and C-reactive protein were lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).In the observation group,superoxide dismutase levels were significantly higher,whereas malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower,compared with the control group(P<0.05).The overall efficacy rate in the observation group was 96.15%,which was substantially higher than that in the control group(88.79%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION Self-prescribed SPST can reduce the levels of inflammatory and pain-causing factors as well as lumbar pain in patients with LDH.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81670860 and 81700836)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant No.cstc2018jcyjAX0034 and cstc2018jcyjAX0016).
文摘Given the alarmingly increasing rates of glaucoma worldwide and the lack of satisfactory treatments,there is a dire need to explore more feasible treatment options.Magnesium(Mg)is an essential element in maintaining the functional and structural integrity of vital ocular tissues,but Mg and its alloys are rarely mentioned in ophthalmic applications.Our previous research found that hydroxyapatite-coated Mg(Mg@HA)shows the best biocompatibility and bioactivity,and exhibits the effect of inhibiting fibrosis after filtration surgery in the rabbit model,which is expected to be a promising material for glaucoma drainage device.In this study,we further demonstrated the anti-fibrosis effect of Mg@HA from the molecular signal level and the efficacy of implantation in the rabbit filtration surgery model.In vitro experiments showed the surface modification of Mg affects the adhesion behavior and the reorganization of cytoskeleton of Human Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence found that Mg@HA regulates the adhesion and motility of human Tenon’s capsule fibroblasts mainly by down-regulating the phosphorylation of Smad2 and Smad3 in the canonical transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-β)signaling pathway.By observing and recording the condition of filtering blebs and intraocular pressure after surgery,the effectiveness of Mg@HA applied in the rabbit filtration surgery model was further evaluated.In conclusion,the application of hydroxyapatite-coated Mg in the eye has good biocompatibility and has the potential to resist postoperative glaucoma filtration fibrosis,which may be mediated by the regulation of the TGFβ/Smad signaling pathway.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22209144)the Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan+4 种基金the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program(202201AU070030 and 202201AT070114)the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22065038)the High-Level Talents Introduction in Yunnan Province(C619300A010)the Fund for Excellent Young Scholars of Yunnan(202001AW070008)financial support from the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)under grant number RS-2024-00444389。
文摘2,2',7,7'-Tetrakis(N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)-9,9'-spirobifluorene(Spiro)is an essential hole-transport material used in perovskite solar cells(PSCs).However,the redox reaction of Spiro and its impact at the interface with the metal electrode are not yet fully understood.In this study,we introduced a crystalline additive(CA)to regulate the redox process of Spiro and its interface with an Ag electrode.Our findings indicate that CA functions as a molecular scaffold,improving the crystallinity and stability of radicals in Spiro throughout the entire redox reaction.This enhancement increases the hole mobility of Spiro and strengthens the internal electric field,thereby improving hole extraction and transport efficiency at both interfaces.Moreover,the optimized redox reaction of Spiro reduces energy loss at the Ag electrode,significantly boosting the power conversion efficiency to 25.21%.Furthermore,CA mitigates the aggregation of lithium salt and enhances the stability of the device.Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of hole-transport mechanisms of Spiro and emphasize the importance of reducing energy loss at the Spiro/Ag electrode interface in PSCs.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant No.csts2018jcyjAX0016)Funded by the Senior Medical Talents Program of Chongqing for Young and Middle-aged.
文摘The possible application of magnesium(Mg)in glaucoma surgical treatment has been investigated in our previous work.In this paper,the degradation behavior and biocompatibility of Mg coated with hydroxyapatite(HA)and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate(DCPD)in eye environment were evaluated,and uncoated Mg was used for comparison.It was found that uniform corrosion occurred macroscopically to the coated Mg samples in sodium lactate ringer’s injection(SLRI)as well as in the rabbit eyes.In micro-scale,the corrosion was characterized by local cracking and pitting primarily.Mg and calcium(Ca)were incorporated into the surface corrosion products and a multi-layer structure was formed.Compared to other samples,HA-coated Mg slowed down dramatically the alkalinity of the solution and the ion release of the sample,and exhibited the lowest corrosion rate in SLRI,which was about 0.22 mm/a.In terms of biocompatibility,fibroblasts demonstrated high viability in the HA-coated and DCPD-coated Mg groups(p<0.05)in vitro.In vivo,HA-coated Mg was found to show lower inflammatory response and fibrosis than the other groups did,as indicated by hematoxylin-eosin and immunofluorescence staining.During the degrading process of HA-coated Mg in the rabbits’eyes,no inflammation was found in the anterior chamber,lens,and vitreous body.HA-coated Mg was fully biodegraded fifteen weeks post-operation,and the scleral drainage channel(SDC)was formed without obvious scarring.It is concluded that HA-coated Mg implantation is a promising adjunctive procedure to improve the success rate of trabeculectomy.Statement of significance:Magnesium(Mg)has shown to be a potential biomaterial for ophthalmic implants in our previous work.However,inflammatory response resulted from the low corrosion resistance of Mg is a major concern.It is shown here that Mg coated with different calcium phosphates can improve these properties in varying degrees and keep the scleral drainage channel unobstructed and unscarred.Based on our in vitro and in vivo studies,HA-coated Mg exhibited a better degradation behavior and excellent biocompatibility.The scleral drainage channel still exists and aqueous humor flows out smoothly after the full degradation of the implant.It is concluded that HA-coated Mg is a promising biomaterial to increase the therapeutic efficiency of trabeculectomy for glaucoma.
基金Supported by Projects of State Science and Technology Plans (No. 2009bai79b01-01-02)
文摘AIM: To compare the safety and effectiveness of phacotrabeculectomy versus sequential surgery in chronic angle-closure glaucoma(CACG) with coexisting cataract.·METHODS: One hundred and sixty-two CACG patients(162 eyes) were retrospectively analyzed. Of them, 87patients(87 eyes) in group A had underwent phacotrabeculectomy with intraocular lens(IOL)implantation, and 75 patients(75 eyes) in group B had underwent sequential surgery with IOL implanted. Best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA), intraocular pressure(IOP), complications and anterior chamber angle(ACA)were measured.· RESULTS: Demographic characteristics of the two groups were similar. A mean follow-up period was 15±6mo(range 13 to 24mo), a mean IOP of 12.14 ±5.32 mm Hg in group A and 11.38 ±4.06 mm Hg in group B(P =0.84) at the last follow up. The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that the cumulative probability of success in both groups was similar(P =0.61). Anterior uveitis and hypotony were the most common complications in group A, whereas group B experienced shallow anterior chamber with trabeculectomy. With the exception of anterior uveitis, no complications occurred to 11 trabeculectomized eyes. All postoperative measurements of anterior chamber showed statistically significant differences in each group according to the preoperative data(P〈 0.05). However,fewer changes occurred in group B than in group A.· CONCLUSION: Phacotrabeculectomy and sequential surgery exhibit similar IOP reduction, visual recovery,and complications when treating CACG patients with cataract. However, for a wider ACA, phacotrabeculectomy has demonstrated higher effectiveness than sequential surgery.
文摘AIM: To investigate the incidence rate and risk factors for grade Ⅲ flat anterior chamber(FAC) after glaucoma filtration surgery based on 5-year data.METHODS: Patients who underwent glaucoma filtration surgery in Daping hospital from January 2009 to December 2013 were enrolled in this retrospective study. The incidence of grade Ⅲ FAC following glaucoma filtration surgery was determined. Regression analysis was performed to investigate the influence of glaucoma type, surgical approach, age, and preoperative intraocular pressure(IOP) on the risk of postoperative FAC.RESULTS: A total of 2179 eyes receiving anti-glaucoma surgery were included. Ninety-one eyes suffered from postoperative FAC, with an overall incidence rate of 4.18%. Of 471 eyes with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG), grade Ⅲ FAC occurred in only 3 eyes(0.64%). Primary angleclosure glaucoma(PACG) was diagnosed in 1076 eyes, 39(3.62%) of which developed grade Ⅲ FAC, including 12 eyes(12/300, 4%) with acute PACG(aP ACG) and 27 eyes(27/776, 3.48%) with chronic PACG(c PACG). Six of 259 eyes(2.32%) with secondary glaucoma, 28 of 186 eyes(15.05%) with neovasular glaucoma, 1 of 66 eyes(1.52%) with congenital glaucoma, and 14 of 115 eyes(12.17%) with remnant glaucoma suffered from grade Ⅲ FAC. Of 6 eyes with mixed glaucoma, none developed grade Ⅲ FAC after surgery. When stratified by surgical approach, 24 of 766 eyes(3.13%) undergoing trabeculectomy, 21 of 924 eyes(2.27%) treated by trabeculectomy plus mitomycin C(MMC), 18 of 109 eyes(16.51%) undergoing Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, 23 of 201 eyes(11.44%) managed by Ahmed implantation plus MMC, and 5 of 133 eyes(3.76%) treated by Ahmed implantation plus lens extraction or vitrectomy developed grade Ⅲ FAC. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors including neovasular glaucoma, remnant glaucoma, glaucoma valve implantation, glaucoma valve implantation+MMC, glaucoma valve implantation+vitrectomy, age〉60 y, and IOP at admission 〉50 mm Hg were significantly associated with an increased risk for grade Ⅲ FAC.CONCLUSION: The overall incidence of grade Ⅲ FAC after glaucoma filtration surgery is 4.18%. Patients with neovasular glaucoma and remnant glaucoma are at a higher risk of developing FAC. Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation is associated with a higher risk for grade Ⅲ FAC compared with trabeculectomy. No significant correlation was observed between the use of MMC in glaucoma filtration surgery and the risk of postoperative FAC. Higher IOP at admission(〉50 mm Hg) and old age(〉60 y) are risk factors for grade Ⅲ FAC.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81700836,No.81470629,No.81670860)Chongqing Natural Research Foundation (No.cstc 2018jcyj AX0034)。
文摘AIM:To confirm whether exosome-mediated delivery of aptamer S58(Exo-S58) has a better antifibrotic effect than naked S58 in human conjunctival fibroblasts(HCon Fs) and a rat glaucoma filtration surgery(GFS) model.METHODS:To enhance the effective reaction time of aptamer S58 in vivo, we loaded aptamer S58 into exosomes derived from HEK293 T cells by PEI transfection to determine the effect of Exo-S58 in HCon Fs and a rat GFS model.RESULTS:Exo-S58 can significantly reduce cell proliferation, migration and fibrosis in TGF-β2-induced HCon Fs. In an in vivo experiment, Exo-S58 treatment prolonged filtering bleb retention and reduced fibrosis compared with naked S58 treatment in GFS rats.CONCLUSION:The exosomes are safe and valid carriers to deliver aptamers. Furthermore, Exo-S58 exhibited superior antifibrotic effect than naked S58 both in HCon Fs cells and rat GFS models.
基金This work was supported by the National 863 Program (No. 2001AA221072 and 2004AA221070)the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China (No. 2002BA711A07)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 39970165 and 30400263)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No. 5052021).
文摘Objective To reconfirm the association of KPNB3 with schizophrenia in Chinese population. Methods Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), rs2588014 and rs626716 trios consisting of fathers, mothers, and affected offsprings at the KPNB3 locus, were genotyped in 304 Chinese Han family with schizophrenia. These 2 SNPs were detected by PCR-based restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for genotypic distributions was estimated by the goodness-of-fit test. The UNPHASED program was used to perform transmission disequilibrium test (TDT), haplotype analysis, and pair-wise measure of linkage disequilibrium (LD) between these 2 SNPs. Results The genotypic distributions of both rs2588014 and rs626716 were in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P〉0.05). The TDT revealed allelic association with rs626716 (χ^2 =9.31, P=0.0023) but not with rs2588014 (χ^2 =3.44, P=0.064). The global P-value was 0.0099 for 100 permutations. The haplotype analysis also showed a disease association (χ^2 =25.97, df=3, P=0.0000097). Conclusion The present study provides further evidence in support of the KPNB3 association with schizophrenia in Chinese population.
基金funded by Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant number 81470629)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant number cstc2018jcyjAX0016)。
文摘Filtration surgery still plays a mainstream role of treatment for glaucoma.Postoperative scarring is the main cause of surgical failure.This study evaluated the biocompatibility and anti-proliferative properties of pure magnesium with three different coatings,which are hydroxyapatite(HA),dicalcium phosphate dihydrate(DCPD)and DCPD+stearic acid(SA),in a primary culture of human tenon's capsule fibroblasts(HTCFs)and in rabbit Glaucoma Filtration Surgery.Titanium and glass were used as controls in vitro,and trabeculectomy was used as control in vivo.The results show the number and shape of HTCFs seeded on different coatings showed less quantity and poor cell morphology.Each type of coated magnesium demonstrated significantly decreased metabolic activity of HTCFs.DCPD+SA showed higher cytotoxicity than the other coatings.Significant inhibition of proliferation was observed with the DCPD+SA coating.The expression ofα-SMA was decreased in the cells when seeded on all of the coated magnesium disks.In vivo,no obvious adverse effects were observed after operation.No significant difference existed for any of the different samples regarding different ion concentrations in the aqueous humor.The inflammatory response in the titanium,DCPD and DCPD+SA treated eyes was more intense than in the trabeculectomy alone and HA groups.Western Blot analysis showed that collagen-1 andα-SMA expression was significantly lower in the titanium,HA,DCPD and DCPD+SA groups compared with the control.Different coatings on magnesium were able to affect the corrosive properties,which in turn,influenced the morphology and function of HTCFs.HA coated magnesium may be considered a very promising biodegradable material for the next generation of glaucoma drainage devices.
文摘Technological advances in glaucoma have challenged the traditional treatment paradigm. Historically incisional surgery has been used in cases of advanced disease and/or uncontrolled intraocular pressures resistant to medical or laser interventions. More recently, perhaps due to advancements in imaging, surgery has been suggested to be beneficial earlier in the treatment paradigm. Despite these trends, surgical manipulation of the tissues and unpredictability of wound healing continue to result in surgical failure. Magnesium is an essential element for human body and plays a critically important role in maintaining the functional and structural integrity of several tissues, including the eye. Due to several of its advantageous properties such as non-toxicity, biodegradability, and high biological compatibility, magnesium alloy has attracted great attention as a novel biomaterial. Biodegradable cardiovascular stents made of magnesium alloy have already been introduced into clinical practice. The purpose of this review is to determine if bioabsorbable magnesium alloys can be utilized as a promising candidate for the development of a new generation of glaucoma surgical assistive devices.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81972764,and No.81960488the Joint Special Funds for the Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province-Kunming Medical University,No.2018FE001-060,and No.2019FE001-152Scientific Research Projects of Internal Research Institutions of Medical and Health Units in Yunnan Province,No.2017NS196,No.2017NS197,and No.2018NS069.
文摘BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma is one of the most common primary malignant bone tumors and is more common in adolescents.The femur is the most common site of osteosarcoma,and many patients require total femur replacement.We reviewed the relevant literature and case findings,summarized and analyzed this case in combination with relevant literature,and in doing so improved the understanding of the technology.CASE SUMMARY The case we report was a 15-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital 15 days after the discovery of a right thigh mass.The diagnosis was osteosarcoma of the right femoral shaft.After completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and preoperative preparation,total right femoral resection+artificial total femoral replacement was performed.Then,chemotherapy was continued after surgery.The patient recovered well after treatment,and the function of the affected limb was good.No recurrence,metastasis,prosthesis loosening,dislocation,fracture or other complications were found during 18 years of follow-up.At present,the patient can still work and lives normally.The results of the medium-and longterm follow-up were satisfactory.CONCLUSION Artificial total femur replacement is a feasible limb salvage operation for patients with femoral malignant tumors,and the results of medium-and long-term follow-up are satisfactory.
文摘Spatial and temporal variation in planktons and water quality parameters were investigated in order to determine the effects of seasonal water use on reservoir water quality and planktons’ diversity in Kulekhani Multipurpose Reservoir, Nepal. This study also focuses on interactions among various water quality parameters with planktons and how such interactions can affect the second major utility, the fish farming in the reservoir. The analyses of seasonal water samples collected from three different sampling locations in the reservoir showed that select water quality parameters varied significantly (P < 0.05) with sampling seasons (transparency: 30 - 250 cm, pH: 7 - 7.5, alkalinity: 30 - 120 mg/L, DO: 6 - 11.5 mg/L, CO2: 0.1 - 1.1 mg/L) and sampling locations (phosphate: 0.1 - 0.25 mg/L, nitrate 0.01 - 0.19 mg/L) in the reservoir. Three groups of zooplankton and four classes of phytoplankton, respectively with eleven and twelve genera, were identified and quantified in the reservoir. Among them, Cyclops, Asplanchana, and Keratella were most dominant zooplanktons while Synedra, Melosira and Peridinum were the most dominant phytoplankton in the reservoir water. The abundance of select zooplanktons (Cyclops, Keratella, Polyanthra), and phytoplankton (Navicula, Melosira, Amphora, Chroococcus, Staurastrum, Scendesmus) showed significant interaction between sampling sites and sampling seasons, while the other varied only with sampling seasons and/or sites. These results showed that seasonal water level fluctuations, along with the variation of water quality parameters, change the abundance and diversity of planktons’ in the reservoir. Such changes can negatively impact the fish in cage culture, affecting the livelihood of people extensively relying on these fish farming.
基金This project was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41972161)the 2021 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation Grants-in-Aid Program and Science and Technology Cooperation Project of the CNPC-SWPU Innovation Alliance(2020CX050103).
文摘To quantify the pore characteristics of various macerals in Chang 7 lacustrine shales,macerals were effectively identified according to their optical and morphological characteristics,and the nanoscale pore structure of macerals was observed by scanning electron microscope.Meanwhile,the reflectances of different positions in the same pieces of vitrinite or solid bitumen with heterogeneous pores development were measured.The results showed that the average contents of sapropelinite,liptinite,vitrinite,inertinite and solid bitumen are 42.7%,8.7%,13.6%,13.8% and 21.2%,respectively,which suggests that the source of the organic matter of the Chang 7 shales is a mixed source input.The organic pores of Chang 7 shales are enriched,and the pore shapes are mostly round or elliptical.The pore size of organic pores has a wide distribution,mainly concentrate in the range of 100-400 nm,and the average plane porosity of organic pores is 10.13%.The size order of the organic pores in various macerals is:solid bitumen<bituminite<alginite<vitrinite<fusinite<liptinite.The abundance order of organic matter pores of each maceral is as follows:alginite>fusinite>bituminite>solid bitumen>vitrinite>liptinite.OM pores are mainly contributed by bituminite,solid bitumen and fusinite.The plane porosity of bituminite increases with maturity.In the process of thermal evolution,the plane porosity of fusinite is distributed in the two ranges of 20%-28% and 1%-7%.The former is mainly the primary pores of the fusinite itself,and the latter is the secondary pores formed in the thermal evolution.As for the organic pores of other macerals,no obvious thermal evolution law was found.Meanwhile,the surface imperfections of vitrinite or solid bitumen is enhanced by the enrichment of organic pores(an increase in pore size or pore number),which may result in the underestimation of their reflectances.
基金the grants from Shandong Medical Academy, No. 2004-023
文摘BACKGROUND: The pathways induced/activated by mercury poisoning that lead to muscle pain remain unclear. The present study addressed the structural changes observed in the peripheral nerve following mercury poisoning. OBJECTIVE: To establish the mercury poison rat model, rats were intragastrically administered mercury, The correlation between post-mercury poison-induced muscular pain and tibial nerve morphological changes were observed. DESIGN: Observational contrast animal study. SETTING: Shangdong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine. MATERIALS: Thirty adult Sprague Dawley rats of equal gender. Mercury chloride (HgCl2, analytical grade: 99.99%; batch number: 990402) was provided by Shanghai Chemical Reagent Factory, and sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate (DMPS) injection by Shanghai Harvest Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (batch number: 0309011). METHODS: This study was performed at the Animal Experimental Center of Shangdong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine from December 2005 to January 2006. Rats were randomly divided into high-dose mercury, low-dose mercury, and control groups, with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the two mercury groups were intragastrically administered 17 mg/kg and 8.5 mg/kg HgCl2 solution, respectively, once a day to establish a rat model of subacute mercury poisoning. Rats in the control group were intragastrically administered 2 mL saline, once a day. Intragastric administration in the three groups lasted for (20± 2) days. After model establishment, rats in the two mercury groups were injected DMPS once a day to remove mercury. The injection lasted for 3 days after every 4-day interval. Seven days was regarded as one treatment cycle, and there were two treatment cycles in total. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mercury-induced muscular pain status; ultrastructural changes of the right tibial nerve following model establishment and mercury removal under transmission electron microscope. RESULTS: Thirty rats were included in the final analysis. Muscular pain status: one rat exhibited mercury-induced muscular pain. Red swelling of the skin was observed on the posterior claws, lower limbs, and tail. The rat incessantly licked and scratched the red swelling of the skin, turned over, and occasionally hissed. The axon myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was intact, clear, and dense. The mitochondrial membrane was intact and smooth, and the cristallin was clear. Microfilaments and microtubules were tightly arranged. Axon pathological changes and demyelination lesion occurred in the right tibial nerve in the two mercury groups. However, mercury removal with DMPS for two treatment cycles did not inhibit the peripheral nerve lesion. In the pain model rats, the myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was mottled. Mitochondria in the axoplasm were swollen, the structure was unclear, numbers were decreased, and cristallin disappeared. The mitochondrial membrane was broken, and the microfilament was reduced and unorganized. After two treatment cycles of mercury removal with DMPS, nerve demyelination lesion was aggravated, and the myelin sheath was increasingly mottled. Both rarefaction degeneration and vacuolar transformation were observed in most of the axon myelin sheath. The axonal membrane was damaged to a certain degree. CONCLUSION: Subacute HgCl2 poisoning might result in tibial nerve injury. The myelin sheath of the tibial nerve was mottled in mercury poisoned rats without muscular pain. Nevertheless, the correlation between mercury poisoning and pain remains unclear. The injured tibial nerve of the rats was not repaired after dimercaptopropanesulfonate treatment.
基金High-Level Talents Introduction in Yunnan Province(No.C619300A010)the Fund for Excellent Young Scholars of Yunnan(No.202001AW070008)+5 种基金Spring City Plan:the High-level Talent Promotion and Training Project of Kunming(No.2022SCP005)for financial supportsupport from the Postdoctoral Foundation of Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Yunnan Province(No.C615300504046)Postdoctoral Research Foundation of Yunnan University(No.W8223004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22209144)the Project of Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan(Nos.202101AU070034 and 202101AT070337)the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for college students(No.202110673032)。
文摘Understanding the role of perovskite surface passivators in hot carriers transfer dynamics is important to develop highly efficient perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In this work,we have designed and synthesized a naphthalimide-based organic small molecule(NCN)for perovskite surface defect passivator.We reveal that the introduction of NCN not only reduces the density of perovskite defect-state,but also promotes hot carriers(HCs)cooling in perovskite through the transient absorption spectroscopy measurements.Fast HCs cooling permits HCs transfer from perovskite layer into NCN layer,thus resulting in the decreased charge-carrier recombination in NCN-treated device.As expected,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of PSCs with NCN is enhanced to 22.02%from 19.95%for the control device.The findings are relevant for developing highly efficient PSCs.
基金High-Level Talents of Yunnan University (CZ21623201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22065038)+5 种基金the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan (KC10110419)High-Level Talents Introduction in Yunnan Province (C619300A010)the Fund for Excellent Young Scholars of Yunnan (K264202006820)the Program for Excellent Young Talents of Yunnan University and Major Science (C176220200)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFA0206600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51773045, 21772030, 51922032,and 21961160720) for financial support。
文摘We have witnessed unprecedented progress of perovskite solar cells(PSCs) in last few years. The power conversion efficiency(PCE) has been boosted from 3.8% to the current record of 25.5%[1, 2]. A typical PSC consists of a polycrystalline perovskite layer sandwiched between electron-transporting layers(ETLs) and hole-transporting layers(HTLs).