Same-sex mounts provide male juvenile golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana)with opportunities to practice heterosexual copulatory skills and are often followed by grooming(post-mounting grooming,PMG).We h...Same-sex mounts provide male juvenile golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana)with opportunities to practice heterosexual copulatory skills and are often followed by grooming(post-mounting grooming,PMG).We hypothesized that juveniles acted as the mountee and provided mounting opportunities to receive grooming from their peer mounter.Here,we observed same-sex mounts among male juveniles(N=5)in a captive group of R.roxellana in Shanghai Wild Animal Park,China,from November 2014 to June 2015.Among 1,044 mounts recorded,45.40% were accompanied by PMG initiated by the mounter and only 3.74% were followed by PMG initiated by the mountee.Mountees were more likely to receive PMG when they performed a mounting solicitation than when they did not,or when they were mounted for a longer time(even if they did not solicit).Over a long timeframe(1 month),mountee’s tended to choose partners who groomed them more often than others after mounting,regardless of how long the grooming lasted.However,whether the mounter groomed the mountee did not predict the mounting direction in their subsequent mount.Our results suggest that,in the context of same-sex mounts,juveniles provide mounting opportunities to receive grooming from peers on a long-term,rather than on a short-term basis.This study provides the first evidence that juveniles’same-sex mounting strategy may be associated with the grooming market in nonhuman primates,which necessitates further investigation with large free-ranging groups due to the limited sample size of individuals and the captive setting of the current study.展开更多
As a powerful synthetic tool,ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening metathesis polymerization(ROMP)has been widely utilized to prepare diverse heteroatom-containing polymers.In this contribution,we report the synthesis of t...As a powerful synthetic tool,ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening metathesis polymerization(ROMP)has been widely utilized to prepare diverse heteroatom-containing polymers.In this contribution,we report the synthesis of the novel imine-based polymer through the copolymerization of cyclooctene with cyclic imine comonomer via ROMP.Because of the efficient hydrolysis reactions of the imine group,the generated copolymer can be easily degraded under mild condition.Moreover,the generated degradable product was the telechelic polymer bearing amine group,which was highly challenged for its direct synthesis.And this telechelic polymer could also be used for the further synthesis of new polymer through post-transformation.The introduction of imine unit in this work provides a new example of the degradable polymer synthesis.展开更多
α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively dete...α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively determined.The expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1,which is abundantly expressed in neurons and considered to be a multifunctional endocytic receptor,is elevated in the neurons of patients with Parkinson's disease.However,whether there is a direct link between low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein aggregation and propagation in Parkinson's disease remains unclear.Here,we established animal models of Parkinson's disease by inoculating monkeys and mice withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils and observed elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels in the striatum and substantia nigra,accompanied by dopaminergic neuron loss and increasedα-synuclein levels.However,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 knockdown efficiently rescued dopaminergic neurodegeneration and inhibited the increase inα-synuclein levels in the nigrostriatal system.In HEK293A cells overexpressingα-synuclein fragments,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels were upregulated only when the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was present,whereas anα-synuclein fragment lacking the N-terminus did not lead to low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 upregulation.Furthermore,the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was found to be rich in lysine residues,and blocking lysine residues in PC12 cells treated withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils effectively reduced the elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein levels.These findings indicate that low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 regulates pathological transmission ofα-synuclein from the striatum to the substantia nigra in the nigrostriatal system via lysine residues in theα-synuclein N-terminus.展开更多
Our previous study demonstrated that combined transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and retinal progenitor cells in rats has therapeutic effects on retinal degeneration that are superior to transplanta...Our previous study demonstrated that combined transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and retinal progenitor cells in rats has therapeutic effects on retinal degeneration that are superior to transplantation of retinal progenitor cells alone.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells regulate and interact with various cells in the retinal microenvironment by secreting neurotrophic factors and extracellular vesicles.Small extracellular vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,which offer low immunogenicity,minimal tumorigenic risk,and ease of transportation,have been utilized in the treatment of various neurological diseases.These vesicles exhibit various activities,including anti-inflammatory actions,promotion of tissue repair,and immune regulation.Therefore,novel strategies using human retinal progenitor cells combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles may represent an innovation in stem cell therapy for retinal degeneration.In this study,we developed such an approach utilizing retinal progenitor cells combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles to treat retinal degeneration in Royal College of Surgeons rats,a genetic model of retinal degeneration.Our findings revealed that the combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles and retinal progenitor cells significantly improved visual function in these rats.The addition of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles as adjuvants to stem cell transplantation with retinal progenitor cells enhanced the survival,migration,and differentiation of the exogenous retinal progenitor cells.Concurrently,these small extracellular vesicles inhibited the activation of regional microglia,promoted the migration of transplanted retinal progenitor cells to the inner nuclear layer of the retina,and facilitated their differentiation into photoreceptors and bipolar cells.These findings suggest that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles potentiate the therapeutic efficacy of retinal progenitor cells in retinal degeneration by promoting their survival and differentiation.展开更多
Coconut(Cocos nucifera L.),a major oil and fruit crop of the Arecaceae family,is extensively cultivated across the Asia—Pacific region.Despite its agricultural importance,genome assembly in coconut remains challengin...Coconut(Cocos nucifera L.),a major oil and fruit crop of the Arecaceae family,is extensively cultivated across the Asia—Pacific region.Despite its agricultural importance,genome assembly in coconut remains challenging due to its large genome size and high proportion of repetitive sequences.Allele-specific expression(ASE)plays a key role in regulating plant development and evolution,yet research on ASE in coconut is limited(Shao et al.,2019;Li et al.,2021;Zhang et al.,2021;Hu et al.,2022).Among phenotypic traits,fruit color is especially important as an indicator of maturity,guiding harvest timing and post-harvest processes(Kapoor et al.,2022).While prior studies have explored various coconut traits such as salt tolerance,fiber content,and plant height(Wang et al.,2021;Yang et al.,2021),investigations into ASE and fruit color remain scarce.展开更多
This review summarizes and describes the use of curcumin in diagnosis,prevention,and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease.For diagnosis of Alzheimer＇s disease,amyloid-β and highly phosphorylated tau protein are the maj...This review summarizes and describes the use of curcumin in diagnosis,prevention,and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease.For diagnosis of Alzheimer＇s disease,amyloid-β and highly phosphorylated tau protein are the major biomarkers.Curcumin was developed as an early diagnostic probe based on its natural fluorescence and high binding affinity to amyloid-β.Because of its multi-target effects,curcumin has protective and preventive effects on many chronic diseases such as cerebrovascular disease,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.For prevention and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease,curcumin has been shown to effectively maintain the normal structure and function of cerebral vessels,mitochondria,and synapses,reduce risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases,and decrease the risk of Alzheimer＇s disease.The effect of curcumin on Alzheimer＇s disease involves multiple signaling pathways：anti-amyloid and metal iron chelating properties,antioxidation and anti-inflammatory activities.Indeed,there is a scientific basis for the rational application of curcumin in prevention and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease.展开更多
AIM To clarify the underlying mechanism of formin-like 3(FMNL3)in the promotion of colorectal carcinoma(CRC)cell invasion.METHODS The in vitro biological function analyses of FMNL3 were performed by gain-and loss-of f...AIM To clarify the underlying mechanism of formin-like 3(FMNL3)in the promotion of colorectal carcinoma(CRC)cell invasion.METHODS The in vitro biological function analyses of FMNL3 were performed by gain-and loss-of function approaches.Changes in the F-actin cytoskeleton were detected by the technologies of phalloidin-TRITC labeling and confocal microscopy.The signaling pathway mediated by FMNL3 was explored by western blot,gelatin zymograph assay,co-immunoprecipitation(co-IP),immunofluorescence colocalization,and glutathione S-transferase(GST)pulldown assay.RESULTS The in vitro experimental results showed that FMNL3 significantly promoted the proliferation,invasion,and migration of CRC cells(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Moreover,FMNL3regulated the remodeling of actin-based protrusions such as filopodia and lamellipodia in a RhoC-dependent manner.The western blot and gelatin zymograph assay results indicated that FMNL3 was involved in the RhoC/focal adhesion kinase(FAK)pathway and acted as an effector of RhoC to activate the downstream signaling of p-FAK as well as p-MAPK and p-AKT.This resulted in the increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2),matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP9)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),and the subsequent promotion of CRC cell invasion.The results of TAE226,U0126 or Ly294002 treatment confirmed an essential role of FMNL3 in activation of the RhoC/FAK pathway and the subsequent promotion of CRC invasion.Co-IP,colocalization and GST pull-down assays showed the direct interaction of FMNL3 with RhoC in vivo and in vitro.CONCLUSION FMNL3 regulates the RhoC/FAK signaling pathway and RhoC-dependent remodeling of actin-based protrusions to promote CRC invasion.展开更多
Objective To investigate the role of peffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging （MRI） in evaluation of cirrhotic fiver. Methods With a 4F catheter, 1% diluted carbon tetrachloride （ 1 ml/kg） was selectively in...Objective To investigate the role of peffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging （MRI） in evaluation of cirrhotic fiver. Methods With a 4F catheter, 1% diluted carbon tetrachloride （ 1 ml/kg） was selectively injected into fight or left hepatic artery of 12 dogs fortnightly. The half fiver into which carbon tetrachloride was injected was called as study side （SS）, while the other half fiver without carbon tetrachloride injection was called as study control side （SCS）. Conventional and peffusion-weighted MRI were performed in every 4 weeks. Via a 4F catheter, 5ml gadolinium diethylentriamine pentaaceti acid （Gd-DTPA） dilution was injected into superior mesenteric artery at the 5th scan. The signal intensity-thne curves of SS, SCS, and portal vein were completed in MR workstation. The maximal relative signal increase （ MRSI）, peak time （ tp）, and slope of the curves were measured. Results On conventional MR images, no abnormalities of externality and signal intensity were observed in both SS and SCS of fiver at each stage. The mean tp, MP, SI, and slope of intensity-time curves in normal fiver were 10. 56 seconds, 1.01, and 10. 23 arbitrary unit （au）/s, respectively. Three parameters of curves didn＇t show obvious change in SCS of fiver at every stage. Abnormal perfusion curves occurred in SS of fiver at the 12th week after the 1st injection. The abnormality of perfusion curve in SS was more and more serious as the times of injection increased. The mean tp, IVlRSI, and slope intensity-time curves in SS of fiver were 19.45 seconds, 0. 43, and 3. 60 au/s respectively at the 24th week. Conclusion Perfusion-weighted imaging can potentially provide information about portal peffusion of hepatic parenchyma, and to some degree, reflect the severity of cirrhosis.展开更多
Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)and Becker muscular dystrophy(BMD)are caused by mutations in the DMD gene.The aim of this study is to identify pathogenic DMD variants in probands and reduce the risk of recurrence of t...Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)and Becker muscular dystrophy(BMD)are caused by mutations in the DMD gene.The aim of this study is to identify pathogenic DMD variants in probands and reduce the risk of recurrence of the disease in affected families.Variations in 100 unrelated DMD/BMD patients were detected by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification(MLPA)and next-generation sequencing(NGS).Pathogenic variants in DMD were successfully identified in all cases,and 11 of them were novel.The most common mutations were intragenic deletions(69%),with two hotspots located in the 5'end(exons 2–19)and the central of the DMD gene(exons 45–55),while point mutations were observed in 22%patients.Further,c.1149+1G>A and c.1150?2A>G were confirmed by hybrid minigene splicing assay(HMSA).This two splice site mutations would lead to two aberrant DMD isoforms which give rise to severely truncated protein.Therefore,the clinical use of MLPA,NGS,and HMSA is an effective strategy to identify variants.Importantly,eight embryos were terminated pregnancies according to prenatal diagnosis and a healthy boy was successfully delivered by preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD).Early and accurate genetic diagnosis is essential for prenatal diagnosis/PGD to reduce the risk of recurrence of DMD in affected families.展开更多
he nano-graphite sheet/alumina composites were prepared in situ by a facile impregnation-reduction process.The microstructure of the composites was analyzed by X-ray diffraction （XRD）,and the final phase composition...he nano-graphite sheet/alumina composites were prepared in situ by a facile impregnation-reduction process.The microstructure of the composites was analyzed by X-ray diffraction （XRD）,and the final phase composition after reduction is Al2O3,metal Fe and graphite crystal.Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） images show that the particle size of Fe is about 20 nm,and the lamellae thickness of the graphite is about 30 nm.Then,the dielectric properties and conductive mechanism of the composites were investigated experimentally in the frequency range of 0.01-1.00 GHz by impedance analyzer.The results show that the real part of permittivity of composites increases with Fe3＋ concentration,which is due to the increase in interfacial polarization between Fe and A12O3 and the three-dimensional network of lamellar graphite formation.Therefore,tunable microtopography and electrical parameters of nano-graphite sheet/alumina composites can be realized by changing Fe3＋ concentration.展开更多
During the 29 th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition,spatial variations in nitrogen isotopic composition of particulate nitrogen(δ15NPN)and their controlling factors were examined in detail with regard to ...During the 29 th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition,spatial variations in nitrogen isotopic composition of particulate nitrogen(δ15NPN)and their controlling factors were examined in detail with regard to nitrate drawdown by phytoplankton and particulate nitrogen(PN)remineralization in the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas.To better constrain the nitrogen transformations,the physical and chemical parameters,including temperature,salinity,nutrients,PN andδ15NPN in seawater column were measured from surface to bottom.In addition,the nitrogen isotopic fractionation factor of nitrate assimilation by phytoplankton in the mixed layer,and the nitrogen isotopic fractionation factor of PN remineralization below the mixed layer were estimated using Rayleigh model and Steady State model,respectively.Our results showed that suspended particles had its lowestδ15NPN in the surface layer,which was due to the preferential assimilation of 14 N in nitrate by phytoplankton.Theδ15NPN in the mixed layer of the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas decreased from the inner shelf to the outer basin,ascribing to the effect of isotope fractionation during phytoplankton assimilation.In mixed layer,the spatial distribution ofδ15NPN associated with particulate organic matter(POM)production can be well interpreted according to Rayleigh model and Steady State model.The nitrogen isotope fractionation factor during phytoplankton assimilating nitrate was estimated as 10.0‰by Steady State model,which was more reasonable than that calculated by Rayleigh model.These results validate the previous reports of fractionation factor during nitrate assimilation by phytoplankton.Increasingδ15NPN with depth below the euphotic zone correlated with the decreasing PN contents,and it was attributed to preferential remineralization of 14 N in PN by bacteria.In subsurface and deep layer,theδ15NPN distributions also conformed to Rayleigh model and Steady State model during PN remineralization,with a fractionation factor of about 3.6‰and 3.2‰,respectively.It is the first time to estimate the fractionation factor during POM production and remineralization in the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas.Such fractionation may provide a useful tool for the follow-up study of the nitrogen dynamics in the Southern Ocean.展开更多
Objective: To critically evaluate and summarize the methodological quality of systematic reviews(SRs)and present objective and important outcomes on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) therapies, in...Objective: To critically evaluate and summarize the methodological quality of systematic reviews(SRs)and present objective and important outcomes on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) therapies, including Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), acupuncture, and moxibustion, for diarrheapredominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D).Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search for SRs in 7 databases until April 16, 2022.Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of the reviews according to the Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews 2(AMSTAR-2), the Risk of Bias in Systematic reviews(ROBIS) tool, and the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(PRISMA) statement. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation(GRADE) was used to rate the quality of evidence.Results: IBS-D patients included in 12 reviews were diagnosed in accordance with the Rome criteria, 9 reviews focused on CHM, 2 articles observed moxibustion and heat-sensitive moxibustion, 1 article studied acupuncture and CHM. The outcomes of the SRs were the effectiveness rate, the total effectiveness rate,global symptom improvement, and adverse effects. Based on AMSTAR-2, which measures the quality of methodology, all of the included studies were of low or critically low quality. According to the ROBIS tool, 10 SRs(83.33%) had a high risk of bias. With the PRISMA checklist, only 3 SRs reached over 90% compliance.Based on GRADE, most evidence was of low quality, and there was a moderate quality of evidence that the effectiveness rate of modified-Tongxie Yaofang was superior to Western medicine in the treatment of IBS-D.Conclusion: Given the suboptimal reporting and methodological quality of existing SRs, more studies are needed to clarify whether TCM therapies are more effective or safe than pharmacological medicine.Future studies should combine evidence-based medicine with TCM research according to the characteristics of TCM.展开更多
Nickel (hydr)oxide (NiOH) is known to be good co-catalyst for the photoelectrochemical oxidation of water,and for the photocatalytic oxidation of organics on different semiconductors.Herein we report a greatly improve...Nickel (hydr)oxide (NiOH) is known to be good co-catalyst for the photoelectrochemical oxidation of water,and for the photocatalytic oxidation of organics on different semiconductors.Herein we report a greatly improved activity of Bi_(2)MoO_(6)(BMO) by nickel hexammine perchlorate (NiNH).Under visible light,phenol oxidation on BMO was slow.After NiNH,NiOH,and Ni^(2+)loading,a maximum rate of phenol oxidation increased by factors of approximately 16,8.8,and 4.7,respectively.With a BMO electrode,all catalysts inhibited O_(2)reduction,enhanced water (photo-)oxidation,and facilitated the charge transfer at solidliquid interface,respectively,the degree of which was always NiNH>NiOH>Ni^(2+).Solid emission spectra indicated that all catalysts improved the charge separation of BMO,the degree of which also varied as NiNH>NiOH>Ni^(2+).Furthermore,after a phenol-free aqueous suspension of NiNH/BMO was irradiated,there was a considerable Ni(Ⅲ) species,but a negligible NH_(2)radical.Accordingly,a plausible mechanism is proposed,involving the hole oxidation of Ni(Ⅱ) into Ni(Ⅳ),which is reactive to phenol oxidation,and hence promotes O_(2)reduction.Because NH_(3)is a stronger ligand than H_(2)O,the Ni(Ⅱ) oxidation is easier for Ni(NH_(3))6+than for Ni(H_(2)O)6+.This work shows a simple route how to improve BMO photocatalysis through a co-catalyst.展开更多
An accurate assessment of root respiration in mine reclaimed soil is important for effectively evaluating mining area ecosystems.This study investigated dynamic changes in root respiration and the contribution of root...An accurate assessment of root respiration in mine reclaimed soil is important for effectively evaluating mining area ecosystems.This study investigated dynamic changes in root respiration and the contribution of root respiration to total soil respiration(R_(r)/R_(t) ratio)during the non-growing season in mine reclaimed soil,with different covering-soil thicknesses.According to the covering-soil thicknesses,the study area was divided into four sites:10-25 cm(site A),25-45 cm(site B),45-55 cm(site C),and 55-65 cm(site D).From November 2017 to April 2018(except February in 2018),the soil respiration,root respiration,temperature at 5 cm,water content,and root biomass were measured.The results show that soil temperature and root respiration exhibited similar diurnal and monthly variations.The root respiration is strongly influenced by soil temperature during the non-growing season,with an exponential and positive relationship(P<0.001).Root respiration varies with the covering-soil thickness and is greatest with a covering-soil thickness of 25-45 cm.The R_(r)/R_(t) ratio also exhibits monthly variations.During the non-growing season,the mean value of the R_(r)/R_(t) ratio is 51.15%in mine reclaimed soil.The study indicates that root respiration is the primary source of soil respiration and is an important factor for estimating the potential emission of soil CO_(2) from mine reclaimed soil at the regional scale.展开更多
Clay mineral composition represents an important tracer of sediment source area,migration processes,and paleoclimatic conditions.Clay mineral analysis was performed on 15 surface sediment samples collected from the co...Clay mineral composition represents an important tracer of sediment source area,migration processes,and paleoclimatic conditions.Clay mineral analysis was performed on 15 surface sediment samples collected from the coast of Chanthaburi,Thailand.Results show that the composition of clay minerals in the study area differs substantially from that in surrounding regions of the Gulf of Thailand.The clay minerals of the Chanthaburi coast are dominated by kaolinite(~56%),followed by smectite(~21%),illite(~14%),and low concentrations of chlorite(~8%).The average illite chemistry index and crystallinity are 0.93 and 0.32,respectively.Comparative analysis of the clay mineral composition of surface sediments in several typical areas around the Gulf of Thailand indicated that the clays of the Chanthaburi coast are mainly derived from parent rock weathering in the small watersheds of the Chanthaburi and Welu rivers and the surrounding islands.Terrestrial input from the northern coast of the Gulf of Thailand(excluding the Mekong River)was previously considered negligible;however,the present results indicate that such input has impact on the eastern Gulf of Thailand.The warm humid climatic conditions in Southeast Asia are the primary factors that affect the strong chemical weathering in the study area,followed by the nature of the parent rock.展开更多
[Objectives]The study aims to discuss the effects of addition of arginine and glutamic acid or soybean phospholipid,vitamin E and yeast selenium in diet on the slaughter performance and meat quality of long(white)...[Objectives]The study aims to discuss the effects of addition of arginine and glutamic acid or soybean phospholipid,vitamin E and yeast selenium in diet on the slaughter performance and meat quality of long(white)×large(York)binary hybrid pigs.[Methods]27 long×large castrated hybrid boars with the body weight of(54.4±0.15)kg were randomly divided into 3 groups,with 3 replicates per group and 3 pigs per replicate.Group A was the control group,in which the pigs were fed basal diet;in group B,0.8%arginine and 0.60%glutamate were added to the basal diet;in group C,75 g of soybean phospholipid,20 g of vitamin E and 8 g of yeast selenium were added to every 100 kg of the basal diet.The trial period was 60 d.After the experiment was ended,one test pig with similar body weight was selected from each replicate for slaughter and meat determination.[Results]The average weight gain and eye muscle area of the pigs in group B were significantly higher than those in group C(P<0.05),and also showed an increasing trend compared with group A,but there was no statistically significant difference(P>0.05);there was no significant difference between group B or C and group A in the average weight gain and eye muscle area(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in other slaughter performance between the three groups(P>0.05).Besides,there was also no significant difference in the content of various amino acids,total amino acids and total umami amino acids between the three groups(P>0.05).The inosine content in the longissimus dorsi muscle and muscle cooking loss of binary hybrid pigs in group C were significantly better than those in group B(P<0.05),and also had a tendency to be better than those in group A,but there was no significant difference(P>0.05);there was no significant difference between group B or C and group A in the inosine content and muscle cooking loss of the pigs(P>0.05).In addition,there was no significant difference in other meat traits and chemical composition of the longissimus dorsi muscle between group B or C and group A(P>0.05).[Conclusions]The addition of arginine and glutamic acid or soybean phospholipid,vitamin E and yeast selenium in diet had no significant effect on the growth rate,slaughter performance and meat traits of long×large binary hybrid pigs.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury on urine microalbumin/creatinine (UACR) and 24 h urine microalbumin (24 h UMA) in patients with diabetic nephropathy.Methods: 54 patie...Objective:To explore the effect of inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury on urine microalbumin/creatinine (UACR) and 24 h urine microalbumin (24 h UMA) in patients with diabetic nephropathy.Methods: 54 patients with early diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital between June 2012 and December 2015 were included in early diabetic nephropathy (DN) group and 60 patients with clinical diabetic nephropathy were included in clinical DN group. 50 healthy subjects who received physical examination in our hospital during the same period were included in healthy control group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the serum inflammatory injury index levels;automatic biochemical analyzer was used to determine serum oxidative stress injury index levels;immunoturbidimetry was used to detect 24 h UMA, and UACR level was calculated.Results: Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-27 (IL-27) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels of clinical DN group were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group while IL-10 level was lower than that of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05);serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), vitamin C (VitC) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels were lower than those of early DN group and healthy control group while lipid hydrogen peroxide (LHP) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05);UACR and 24 h UMA levels were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05). Spearman correlation analysis showed that UACR and 24 h UMA levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy are directly related to the degree of inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury.Conclusions: The inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury directly affect the UACR and 24 h UMA levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy, and are the important determinants for the occurrence and development of disease.展开更多
Objective:To study the serum expression and clinical significance of miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with different urinary albumin excretion rate. Methods: A total of 126 patients with ...Objective:To study the serum expression and clinical significance of miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with different urinary albumin excretion rate. Methods: A total of 126 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated in our hospital between May 2013 and December 2015 were selected and divided into normal urine protein group (NA group), micro-urine protein group (MI group) and macro-urine protein group (MA group) according to the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR);50 healthy volunteers were selected as control group. Serum was collected to determine the expression miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p as well as the content of p38MAPK and TGF-毬1 signaling pathway molecules.Results:Serum miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression of NA group, MI group and MA group were significantly higher than those of control group and the higher the ACR, the higher the serum miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression;serum MAPKKK, p38MAPK, CREB, ATF-2, TGF-毬1, Smad2, Smad3, Smad4 and CTGF content of patients with high miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression were significantly higher than those of patients with low miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression.Conclusions: Highly expressed miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can be targeted to adjust p38MAPK and TGF-毬1 signaling pathway to cause the occurrence of diabetic nephropathy.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31901083,31872250,and 31401985)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M663796).
文摘Same-sex mounts provide male juvenile golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana)with opportunities to practice heterosexual copulatory skills and are often followed by grooming(post-mounting grooming,PMG).We hypothesized that juveniles acted as the mountee and provided mounting opportunities to receive grooming from their peer mounter.Here,we observed same-sex mounts among male juveniles(N=5)in a captive group of R.roxellana in Shanghai Wild Animal Park,China,from November 2014 to June 2015.Among 1,044 mounts recorded,45.40% were accompanied by PMG initiated by the mounter and only 3.74% were followed by PMG initiated by the mountee.Mountees were more likely to receive PMG when they performed a mounting solicitation than when they did not,or when they were mounted for a longer time(even if they did not solicit).Over a long timeframe(1 month),mountee’s tended to choose partners who groomed them more often than others after mounting,regardless of how long the grooming lasted.However,whether the mounter groomed the mountee did not predict the mounting direction in their subsequent mount.Our results suggest that,in the context of same-sex mounts,juveniles provide mounting opportunities to receive grooming from peers on a long-term,rather than on a short-term basis.This study provides the first evidence that juveniles’same-sex mounting strategy may be associated with the grooming market in nonhuman primates,which necessitates further investigation with large free-ranging groups due to the limited sample size of individuals and the captive setting of the current study.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1501700)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-094)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(Nos.2308085Y35 and 2023AH030002)Hefei Natural Science Foundation(No.202304)。
文摘As a powerful synthetic tool,ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening metathesis polymerization(ROMP)has been widely utilized to prepare diverse heteroatom-containing polymers.In this contribution,we report the synthesis of the novel imine-based polymer through the copolymerization of cyclooctene with cyclic imine comonomer via ROMP.Because of the efficient hydrolysis reactions of the imine group,the generated copolymer can be easily degraded under mild condition.Moreover,the generated degradable product was the telechelic polymer bearing amine group,which was highly challenged for its direct synthesis.And this telechelic polymer could also be used for the further synthesis of new polymer through post-transformation.The introduction of imine unit in this work provides a new example of the degradable polymer synthesis.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Automomous Region,Nos.2019GXNSFDA245015(to MC),2022GXNSFBA035654(to HL)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82360241(to MC),82304876(to HL)+1 种基金Scientific Research and Technology Development Project of Guilin City,Nos.20220139-3(to MC),20210218-5(to HL)Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project(to QL)。
文摘α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively determined.The expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1,which is abundantly expressed in neurons and considered to be a multifunctional endocytic receptor,is elevated in the neurons of patients with Parkinson's disease.However,whether there is a direct link between low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein aggregation and propagation in Parkinson's disease remains unclear.Here,we established animal models of Parkinson's disease by inoculating monkeys and mice withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils and observed elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels in the striatum and substantia nigra,accompanied by dopaminergic neuron loss and increasedα-synuclein levels.However,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 knockdown efficiently rescued dopaminergic neurodegeneration and inhibited the increase inα-synuclein levels in the nigrostriatal system.In HEK293A cells overexpressingα-synuclein fragments,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels were upregulated only when the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was present,whereas anα-synuclein fragment lacking the N-terminus did not lead to low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 upregulation.Furthermore,the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was found to be rich in lysine residues,and blocking lysine residues in PC12 cells treated withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils effectively reduced the elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein levels.These findings indicate that low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 regulates pathological transmission ofα-synuclein from the striatum to the substantia nigra in the nigrostriatal system via lysine residues in theα-synuclein N-terminus.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271132(to YL),82101167(to BB)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,Nos.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0020(to BB),cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0473(to FC).
文摘Our previous study demonstrated that combined transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and retinal progenitor cells in rats has therapeutic effects on retinal degeneration that are superior to transplantation of retinal progenitor cells alone.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells regulate and interact with various cells in the retinal microenvironment by secreting neurotrophic factors and extracellular vesicles.Small extracellular vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,which offer low immunogenicity,minimal tumorigenic risk,and ease of transportation,have been utilized in the treatment of various neurological diseases.These vesicles exhibit various activities,including anti-inflammatory actions,promotion of tissue repair,and immune regulation.Therefore,novel strategies using human retinal progenitor cells combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles may represent an innovation in stem cell therapy for retinal degeneration.In this study,we developed such an approach utilizing retinal progenitor cells combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles to treat retinal degeneration in Royal College of Surgeons rats,a genetic model of retinal degeneration.Our findings revealed that the combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles and retinal progenitor cells significantly improved visual function in these rats.The addition of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles as adjuvants to stem cell transplantation with retinal progenitor cells enhanced the survival,migration,and differentiation of the exogenous retinal progenitor cells.Concurrently,these small extracellular vesicles inhibited the activation of regional microglia,promoted the migration of transplanted retinal progenitor cells to the inner nuclear layer of the retina,and facilitated their differentiation into photoreceptors and bipolar cells.These findings suggest that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles potentiate the therapeutic efficacy of retinal progenitor cells in retinal degeneration by promoting their survival and differentiation.
基金supported by Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(CATAS-Nos.1630152023007,1630152023011,1630152023012,1630152023013)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32071805).
文摘Coconut(Cocos nucifera L.),a major oil and fruit crop of the Arecaceae family,is extensively cultivated across the Asia—Pacific region.Despite its agricultural importance,genome assembly in coconut remains challenging due to its large genome size and high proportion of repetitive sequences.Allele-specific expression(ASE)plays a key role in regulating plant development and evolution,yet research on ASE in coconut is limited(Shao et al.,2019;Li et al.,2021;Zhang et al.,2021;Hu et al.,2022).Among phenotypic traits,fruit color is especially important as an indicator of maturity,guiding harvest timing and post-harvest processes(Kapoor et al.,2022).While prior studies have explored various coconut traits such as salt tolerance,fiber content,and plant height(Wang et al.,2021;Yang et al.,2021),investigations into ASE and fruit color remain scarce.
基金supported by a grant from the Department of Education of Guangdong Province of China,No.2016KCXTD005
文摘This review summarizes and describes the use of curcumin in diagnosis,prevention,and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease.For diagnosis of Alzheimer＇s disease,amyloid-β and highly phosphorylated tau protein are the major biomarkers.Curcumin was developed as an early diagnostic probe based on its natural fluorescence and high binding affinity to amyloid-β.Because of its multi-target effects,curcumin has protective and preventive effects on many chronic diseases such as cerebrovascular disease,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.For prevention and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease,curcumin has been shown to effectively maintain the normal structure and function of cerebral vessels,mitochondria,and synapses,reduce risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases,and decrease the risk of Alzheimer＇s disease.The effect of curcumin on Alzheimer＇s disease involves multiple signaling pathways：anti-amyloid and metal iron chelating properties,antioxidation and anti-inflammatory activities.Indeed,there is a scientific basis for the rational application of curcumin in prevention and treatment of Alzheimer＇s disease.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81201972the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2013M531555the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Jiangxi province,No.2013KY44
文摘AIM To clarify the underlying mechanism of formin-like 3(FMNL3)in the promotion of colorectal carcinoma(CRC)cell invasion.METHODS The in vitro biological function analyses of FMNL3 were performed by gain-and loss-of function approaches.Changes in the F-actin cytoskeleton were detected by the technologies of phalloidin-TRITC labeling and confocal microscopy.The signaling pathway mediated by FMNL3 was explored by western blot,gelatin zymograph assay,co-immunoprecipitation(co-IP),immunofluorescence colocalization,and glutathione S-transferase(GST)pulldown assay.RESULTS The in vitro experimental results showed that FMNL3 significantly promoted the proliferation,invasion,and migration of CRC cells(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Moreover,FMNL3regulated the remodeling of actin-based protrusions such as filopodia and lamellipodia in a RhoC-dependent manner.The western blot and gelatin zymograph assay results indicated that FMNL3 was involved in the RhoC/focal adhesion kinase(FAK)pathway and acted as an effector of RhoC to activate the downstream signaling of p-FAK as well as p-MAPK and p-AKT.This resulted in the increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2),matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP9)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),and the subsequent promotion of CRC cell invasion.The results of TAE226,U0126 or Ly294002 treatment confirmed an essential role of FMNL3 in activation of the RhoC/FAK pathway and the subsequent promotion of CRC invasion.Co-IP,colocalization and GST pull-down assays showed the direct interaction of FMNL3 with RhoC in vivo and in vitro.CONCLUSION FMNL3 regulates the RhoC/FAK signaling pathway and RhoC-dependent remodeling of actin-based protrusions to promote CRC invasion.
文摘Objective To investigate the role of peffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging （MRI） in evaluation of cirrhotic fiver. Methods With a 4F catheter, 1% diluted carbon tetrachloride （ 1 ml/kg） was selectively injected into fight or left hepatic artery of 12 dogs fortnightly. The half fiver into which carbon tetrachloride was injected was called as study side （SS）, while the other half fiver without carbon tetrachloride injection was called as study control side （SCS）. Conventional and peffusion-weighted MRI were performed in every 4 weeks. Via a 4F catheter, 5ml gadolinium diethylentriamine pentaaceti acid （Gd-DTPA） dilution was injected into superior mesenteric artery at the 5th scan. The signal intensity-thne curves of SS, SCS, and portal vein were completed in MR workstation. The maximal relative signal increase （ MRSI）, peak time （ tp）, and slope of the curves were measured. Results On conventional MR images, no abnormalities of externality and signal intensity were observed in both SS and SCS of fiver at each stage. The mean tp, MP, SI, and slope of intensity-time curves in normal fiver were 10. 56 seconds, 1.01, and 10. 23 arbitrary unit （au）/s, respectively. Three parameters of curves didn＇t show obvious change in SCS of fiver at every stage. Abnormal perfusion curves occurred in SS of fiver at the 12th week after the 1st injection. The abnormality of perfusion curve in SS was more and more serious as the times of injection increased. The mean tp, IVlRSI, and slope intensity-time curves in SS of fiver were 19.45 seconds, 0. 43, and 3. 60 au/s respectively at the 24th week. Conclusion Perfusion-weighted imaging can potentially provide information about portal peffusion of hepatic parenchyma, and to some degree, reflect the severity of cirrhosis.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC1000703)the Medicine and Health Science and Technology Plan Projects in Zhejiang Province(No.2014KYA246)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81801441 and 81300532)
文摘Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)and Becker muscular dystrophy(BMD)are caused by mutations in the DMD gene.The aim of this study is to identify pathogenic DMD variants in probands and reduce the risk of recurrence of the disease in affected families.Variations in 100 unrelated DMD/BMD patients were detected by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification(MLPA)and next-generation sequencing(NGS).Pathogenic variants in DMD were successfully identified in all cases,and 11 of them were novel.The most common mutations were intragenic deletions(69%),with two hotspots located in the 5'end(exons 2–19)and the central of the DMD gene(exons 45–55),while point mutations were observed in 22%patients.Further,c.1149+1G>A and c.1150?2A>G were confirmed by hybrid minigene splicing assay(HMSA).This two splice site mutations would lead to two aberrant DMD isoforms which give rise to severely truncated protein.Therefore,the clinical use of MLPA,NGS,and HMSA is an effective strategy to identify variants.Importantly,eight embryos were terminated pregnancies according to prenatal diagnosis and a healthy boy was successfully delivered by preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD).Early and accurate genetic diagnosis is essential for prenatal diagnosis/PGD to reduce the risk of recurrence of DMD in affected families.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.50772061 and 51172131)
文摘he nano-graphite sheet/alumina composites were prepared in situ by a facile impregnation-reduction process.The microstructure of the composites was analyzed by X-ray diffraction （XRD）,and the final phase composition after reduction is Al2O3,metal Fe and graphite crystal.Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） images show that the particle size of Fe is about 20 nm,and the lamellae thickness of the graphite is about 30 nm.Then,the dielectric properties and conductive mechanism of the composites were investigated experimentally in the frequency range of 0.01-1.00 GHz by impedance analyzer.The results show that the real part of permittivity of composites increases with Fe3＋ concentration,which is due to the increase in interfacial polarization between Fe and A12O3 and the three-dimensional network of lamellar graphite formation.Therefore,tunable microtopography and electrical parameters of nano-graphite sheet/alumina composites can be realized by changing Fe3＋ concentration.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.41721005the COMRA Program of China under contract No.DY135-E2-2-03the Polar Environment Comprehensive Investigation&Assessment Program of China under contract Nos CHINARE2017-01-04-03 and CHINARE2017-04-01-06
文摘During the 29 th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition,spatial variations in nitrogen isotopic composition of particulate nitrogen(δ15NPN)and their controlling factors were examined in detail with regard to nitrate drawdown by phytoplankton and particulate nitrogen(PN)remineralization in the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas.To better constrain the nitrogen transformations,the physical and chemical parameters,including temperature,salinity,nutrients,PN andδ15NPN in seawater column were measured from surface to bottom.In addition,the nitrogen isotopic fractionation factor of nitrate assimilation by phytoplankton in the mixed layer,and the nitrogen isotopic fractionation factor of PN remineralization below the mixed layer were estimated using Rayleigh model and Steady State model,respectively.Our results showed that suspended particles had its lowestδ15NPN in the surface layer,which was due to the preferential assimilation of 14 N in nitrate by phytoplankton.Theδ15NPN in the mixed layer of the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas decreased from the inner shelf to the outer basin,ascribing to the effect of isotope fractionation during phytoplankton assimilation.In mixed layer,the spatial distribution ofδ15NPN associated with particulate organic matter(POM)production can be well interpreted according to Rayleigh model and Steady State model.The nitrogen isotope fractionation factor during phytoplankton assimilating nitrate was estimated as 10.0‰by Steady State model,which was more reasonable than that calculated by Rayleigh model.These results validate the previous reports of fractionation factor during nitrate assimilation by phytoplankton.Increasingδ15NPN with depth below the euphotic zone correlated with the decreasing PN contents,and it was attributed to preferential remineralization of 14 N in PN by bacteria.In subsurface and deep layer,theδ15NPN distributions also conformed to Rayleigh model and Steady State model during PN remineralization,with a fractionation factor of about 3.6‰and 3.2‰,respectively.It is the first time to estimate the fractionation factor during POM production and remineralization in the Prydz Bay and its adjacent areas.Such fractionation may provide a useful tool for the follow-up study of the nitrogen dynamics in the Southern Ocean.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2019YFC1709004)。
文摘Objective: To critically evaluate and summarize the methodological quality of systematic reviews(SRs)and present objective and important outcomes on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) therapies, including Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), acupuncture, and moxibustion, for diarrheapredominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D).Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search for SRs in 7 databases until April 16, 2022.Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of the reviews according to the Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews 2(AMSTAR-2), the Risk of Bias in Systematic reviews(ROBIS) tool, and the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(PRISMA) statement. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation(GRADE) was used to rate the quality of evidence.Results: IBS-D patients included in 12 reviews were diagnosed in accordance with the Rome criteria, 9 reviews focused on CHM, 2 articles observed moxibustion and heat-sensitive moxibustion, 1 article studied acupuncture and CHM. The outcomes of the SRs were the effectiveness rate, the total effectiveness rate,global symptom improvement, and adverse effects. Based on AMSTAR-2, which measures the quality of methodology, all of the included studies were of low or critically low quality. According to the ROBIS tool, 10 SRs(83.33%) had a high risk of bias. With the PRISMA checklist, only 3 SRs reached over 90% compliance.Based on GRADE, most evidence was of low quality, and there was a moderate quality of evidence that the effectiveness rate of modified-Tongxie Yaofang was superior to Western medicine in the treatment of IBS-D.Conclusion: Given the suboptimal reporting and methodological quality of existing SRs, more studies are needed to clarify whether TCM therapies are more effective or safe than pharmacological medicine.Future studies should combine evidence-based medicine with TCM research according to the characteristics of TCM.
基金supported by the Funds for Creative Research Group of NSFC (No.21621005)。
文摘Nickel (hydr)oxide (NiOH) is known to be good co-catalyst for the photoelectrochemical oxidation of water,and for the photocatalytic oxidation of organics on different semiconductors.Herein we report a greatly improved activity of Bi_(2)MoO_(6)(BMO) by nickel hexammine perchlorate (NiNH).Under visible light,phenol oxidation on BMO was slow.After NiNH,NiOH,and Ni^(2+)loading,a maximum rate of phenol oxidation increased by factors of approximately 16,8.8,and 4.7,respectively.With a BMO electrode,all catalysts inhibited O_(2)reduction,enhanced water (photo-)oxidation,and facilitated the charge transfer at solidliquid interface,respectively,the degree of which was always NiNH>NiOH>Ni^(2+).Solid emission spectra indicated that all catalysts improved the charge separation of BMO,the degree of which also varied as NiNH>NiOH>Ni^(2+).Furthermore,after a phenol-free aqueous suspension of NiNH/BMO was irradiated,there was a considerable Ni(Ⅲ) species,but a negligible NH_(2)radical.Accordingly,a plausible mechanism is proposed,involving the hole oxidation of Ni(Ⅱ) into Ni(Ⅳ),which is reactive to phenol oxidation,and hence promotes O_(2)reduction.Because NH_(3)is a stronger ligand than H_(2)O,the Ni(Ⅱ) oxidation is easier for Ni(NH_(3))6+than for Ni(H_(2)O)6+.This work shows a simple route how to improve BMO photocatalysis through a co-catalyst.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41572333,51274013).In addition,we express our sincere gratitude to Ada Zhang for polishing the language of this paper.
文摘An accurate assessment of root respiration in mine reclaimed soil is important for effectively evaluating mining area ecosystems.This study investigated dynamic changes in root respiration and the contribution of root respiration to total soil respiration(R_(r)/R_(t) ratio)during the non-growing season in mine reclaimed soil,with different covering-soil thicknesses.According to the covering-soil thicknesses,the study area was divided into four sites:10-25 cm(site A),25-45 cm(site B),45-55 cm(site C),and 55-65 cm(site D).From November 2017 to April 2018(except February in 2018),the soil respiration,root respiration,temperature at 5 cm,water content,and root biomass were measured.The results show that soil temperature and root respiration exhibited similar diurnal and monthly variations.The root respiration is strongly influenced by soil temperature during the non-growing season,with an exponential and positive relationship(P<0.001).Root respiration varies with the covering-soil thickness and is greatest with a covering-soil thickness of 25-45 cm.The R_(r)/R_(t) ratio also exhibits monthly variations.During the non-growing season,the mean value of the R_(r)/R_(t) ratio is 51.15%in mine reclaimed soil.The study indicates that root respiration is the primary source of soil respiration and is an important factor for estimating the potential emission of soil CO_(2) from mine reclaimed soil at the regional scale.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2019YFE0124700)the Scientific Research Foundation of the Third Institute of Oceanography+1 种基金MNR (No.2019026)the Marine Protected Areas Network in China-ASEAN Countries。
文摘Clay mineral composition represents an important tracer of sediment source area,migration processes,and paleoclimatic conditions.Clay mineral analysis was performed on 15 surface sediment samples collected from the coast of Chanthaburi,Thailand.Results show that the composition of clay minerals in the study area differs substantially from that in surrounding regions of the Gulf of Thailand.The clay minerals of the Chanthaburi coast are dominated by kaolinite(~56%),followed by smectite(~21%),illite(~14%),and low concentrations of chlorite(~8%).The average illite chemistry index and crystallinity are 0.93 and 0.32,respectively.Comparative analysis of the clay mineral composition of surface sediments in several typical areas around the Gulf of Thailand indicated that the clays of the Chanthaburi coast are mainly derived from parent rock weathering in the small watersheds of the Chanthaburi and Welu rivers and the surrounding islands.Terrestrial input from the northern coast of the Gulf of Thailand(excluding the Mekong River)was previously considered negligible;however,the present results indicate that such input has impact on the eastern Gulf of Thailand.The warm humid climatic conditions in Southeast Asia are the primary factors that affect the strong chemical weathering in the study area,followed by the nature of the parent rock.
基金Supported by Self-funded Project of Agricultural Science and Technology of Guangxi(Z2022114).
文摘[Objectives]The study aims to discuss the effects of addition of arginine and glutamic acid or soybean phospholipid,vitamin E and yeast selenium in diet on the slaughter performance and meat quality of long(white)×large(York)binary hybrid pigs.[Methods]27 long×large castrated hybrid boars with the body weight of(54.4±0.15)kg were randomly divided into 3 groups,with 3 replicates per group and 3 pigs per replicate.Group A was the control group,in which the pigs were fed basal diet;in group B,0.8%arginine and 0.60%glutamate were added to the basal diet;in group C,75 g of soybean phospholipid,20 g of vitamin E and 8 g of yeast selenium were added to every 100 kg of the basal diet.The trial period was 60 d.After the experiment was ended,one test pig with similar body weight was selected from each replicate for slaughter and meat determination.[Results]The average weight gain and eye muscle area of the pigs in group B were significantly higher than those in group C(P<0.05),and also showed an increasing trend compared with group A,but there was no statistically significant difference(P>0.05);there was no significant difference between group B or C and group A in the average weight gain and eye muscle area(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in other slaughter performance between the three groups(P>0.05).Besides,there was also no significant difference in the content of various amino acids,total amino acids and total umami amino acids between the three groups(P>0.05).The inosine content in the longissimus dorsi muscle and muscle cooking loss of binary hybrid pigs in group C were significantly better than those in group B(P<0.05),and also had a tendency to be better than those in group A,but there was no significant difference(P>0.05);there was no significant difference between group B or C and group A in the inosine content and muscle cooking loss of the pigs(P>0.05).In addition,there was no significant difference in other meat traits and chemical composition of the longissimus dorsi muscle between group B or C and group A(P>0.05).[Conclusions]The addition of arginine and glutamic acid or soybean phospholipid,vitamin E and yeast selenium in diet had no significant effect on the growth rate,slaughter performance and meat traits of long×large binary hybrid pigs.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury on urine microalbumin/creatinine (UACR) and 24 h urine microalbumin (24 h UMA) in patients with diabetic nephropathy.Methods: 54 patients with early diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital between June 2012 and December 2015 were included in early diabetic nephropathy (DN) group and 60 patients with clinical diabetic nephropathy were included in clinical DN group. 50 healthy subjects who received physical examination in our hospital during the same period were included in healthy control group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the serum inflammatory injury index levels;automatic biochemical analyzer was used to determine serum oxidative stress injury index levels;immunoturbidimetry was used to detect 24 h UMA, and UACR level was calculated.Results: Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-27 (IL-27) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels of clinical DN group were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group while IL-10 level was lower than that of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05);serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), vitamin C (VitC) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels were lower than those of early DN group and healthy control group while lipid hydrogen peroxide (LHP) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05);UACR and 24 h UMA levels were higher than those of early DN group and healthy control group (P<0.05). Spearman correlation analysis showed that UACR and 24 h UMA levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy are directly related to the degree of inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury.Conclusions: The inflammatory injury and oxidative stress injury directly affect the UACR and 24 h UMA levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy, and are the important determinants for the occurrence and development of disease.
文摘Objective:To study the serum expression and clinical significance of miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with different urinary albumin excretion rate. Methods: A total of 126 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated in our hospital between May 2013 and December 2015 were selected and divided into normal urine protein group (NA group), micro-urine protein group (MI group) and macro-urine protein group (MA group) according to the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR);50 healthy volunteers were selected as control group. Serum was collected to determine the expression miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p as well as the content of p38MAPK and TGF-毬1 signaling pathway molecules.Results:Serum miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression of NA group, MI group and MA group were significantly higher than those of control group and the higher the ACR, the higher the serum miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression;serum MAPKKK, p38MAPK, CREB, ATF-2, TGF-毬1, Smad2, Smad3, Smad4 and CTGF content of patients with high miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression were significantly higher than those of patients with low miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p expression.Conclusions: Highly expressed miR-342-5p and miR-423-5p in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can be targeted to adjust p38MAPK and TGF-毬1 signaling pathway to cause the occurrence of diabetic nephropathy.
