Lingguizhugan Decoction(LGZG)demonstrates significant efficacy in treating various cardiovascular diseases clinically,yet its precise mechanism of action remains elusive.This study aimed to elucidate the potential mec...Lingguizhugan Decoction(LGZG)demonstrates significant efficacy in treating various cardiovascular diseases clinically,yet its precise mechanism of action remains elusive.This study aimed to elucidate the potential mechanisms and effects of LGZG on isoproterenol(ISO)continuous stimulation-induced chronic heart failure(CHF)in mice,providing direct experimental evidence for further clinical applications.In vivo,continuous ISO infusion was administered to mice,and ventricular myocytes were utilized to explore LGZG's potential mechanism of action on theβ1-adrenergic receptor(β1-AR)/Gs/G protein-coupled receptor kinases(GRKs)/β-arrestin signaling deflection system in the heart.The findings reveal that LGZG significantly reduced the messenger ribonucleic acid(mRNA)expression of hypertrophy-related biomarkers[atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)and B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)]and improved cardiac remodeling and left ventricular diastolic function in mice with ISO-induced CHF.Furthermore,LGZG inhibited the overactivation of Gs/cyclic adenosine monophosphate(c AMP)/protein kinase A(PKA)signaling and downregulated the downstream transcriptional activity of c AMP-response element binding protein(CREB)and the expression of the coactivator CBP/P300.Notably,LGZG downregulated the expression ofβ-arrestin1 and GRK 2/3/5 while upregulating the expression ofβ1-AR andβ-arrestin2.These results suggest that LGZG inhibits Gs/c AMP/PKA signaling andβ-arrestin/GRK-mediated desensitization and internalization ofβ1-AR,potentially exerting cardioprotective effects through the synergistic regulation of theβ1-AR/Gs/GRKs/β-arrestin signaling deflection system via multiple pathways.展开更多
Methane contributes to global warming,and livestock is one of the sources of methane production.However,methane emission studies using bibliometric tools in livestock are lacking.Given the negative impact of climate c...Methane contributes to global warming,and livestock is one of the sources of methane production.However,methane emission studies using bibliometric tools in livestock are lacking.Given the negative impact of climate change on the ecosystem and the rise in methane emissions,it is essential to conduct a bibliometrics study to provide an overview and research trends.We used the Bibliometrix package and VOSviewer to decipher bibliometric indices for methane emissions in cattle farms(MECF).Current dataset were collected from the Web of Science(Core Collection)database,and 8,998 publications were analyzed.The most co-occurring keywords scientists preferred were methane(1,528),greenhouse gas(443),methane emissions(440),and cattle(369).Methane was the most frequently used keyword in the published scientific literature.Thematic evolution of research themes and trend results highlighted carbon dioxide,methane,dairy cattle,cattle,and risk factors during 1999–2017.Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked on top with 485 publications,followed by Agriculture&Agri-Food Canada,University of Colorado,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,and Aarhus University.Chinese Academy of Sciences was also the most cited organization,followed by the University of Colorado,Agriculture&Agri-Food Canada,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,and United States Geological Survey.Source analysis showed that the Science of the Total Environment was cited with the highest total link strength.Science of the Total Environment ranked first in source core 1 with 290 citation frequencies,followed by Journal of Dairy Science with 223 citation frequencies.Currently,no bibliometric study has been conducted on MECF,and to fill this knowledge gap,we carried out this study to highlight methane emissions in cattle farms,aiming at a climate change perspective.In this regard,we focused on the research productivity of countries authors,journals and institutions,co-occurrence of keywords,evolution of research trends,and collaborative networking.Based on relevance degree of centrality,methane emissions and greenhouse gases appeared as basic themes,cattle,and dairy cattle appeared as emerging/declining themes,whereas,methane,greenhouse gas and nitrous oxide appeared to fall amongst basic and motor themes.On the other hand,beef cattle,rumen and dairy cow seem to be between motor and niche themes,and risk factors lie in niche themes.The present bibliometric analysis provides research progress on methane emissions in cattle farms.Current findings may provide a framework for understanding research trends and themes in MECF research.展开更多
Iron oxide nanoparticles(IONPs)have wide applications in the biomedical field due to their outstanding physical and chemical properties.However,the potential adverse effects and relatedmechanisms of IONPs in human org...Iron oxide nanoparticles(IONPs)have wide applications in the biomedical field due to their outstanding physical and chemical properties.However,the potential adverse effects and relatedmechanisms of IONPs in human organs,especially the lung,are still largely ignored.In this study,we found that group-modified IONPs(carboxylated,aminated and silica coated)induce slight lung cell damage(in terms of the cell cycle,reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,cell membrane integrity and DNA damage)at a sublethal dosage.However,aminated IONPs could release more iron ions in the lysosome than the other two types of IONPs,but the abnormally elevated iron ion concentration did not induce ferroptosis.In-triguingly,amino-modified IONPs aggravated the accumulation of intracellular peroxides induced by the ferroptosis activator RSL3 and thus caused ferroptosis in vitro,and the coadministration of amino-modified IONPs and RSL3 induced more severe lung injury in vivo.Therefore,our data revealed that the surface functionalization of IONPs plays an important role in determining their potential pulmonary toxicity,as surface modification influences their degradation behavior.These results provide guidance for the design of future IONPs and the corresponding safety evaluations and predictions.展开更多
The study of the charge conjugation and parity(CP)violation of hyperon is the precision frontier for probing possible new CP violation sources beyond the standard model(SM).With the large number of quantum entangled h...The study of the charge conjugation and parity(CP)violation of hyperon is the precision frontier for probing possible new CP violation sources beyond the standard model(SM).With the large number of quantum entangled hyperonantihyperon pairs to be produced at Super Tau-Charm Facility(STCF),the CP asymmetry of hyperon is expected to be tested with a statistical sensitivity of 10^(−4) or even better.To cope with the statistical precision,the systematic effects from various aspects are critical and need to be studied in detail.In this paper,the sensitivity effects on the CP violation parameters associated with the detector resolution,including those of the position and momentum,are studied and discussed in detail.The results provide valuable guidance for the design of STCF detector.展开更多
Objective:To elucidate the underlying mechanism and effect of electroacupuncture(EA)on the neurogenic bladder following suprasacral spinal cord injury(ssCI).A rat model of detrusor hyperreflexia after SsCI was establi...Objective:To elucidate the underlying mechanism and effect of electroacupuncture(EA)on the neurogenic bladder following suprasacral spinal cord injury(ssCI).A rat model of detrusor hyperreflexia after SsCI was established to examine the urodynamics,detrusor muscle tissue morphology,the protein and mRNA expression levels of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide(PACAP)and its receptor PAC1R,and cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)content in the detrusor muscle with a focus on the PACAPcAMP signaling pathway.Method:A total of 72 female SD rats were randomized into control group and sham operation group(n=12 per group)by using a random number table.The remaining 48 rats were established into the model of detrusor hyperreflexia after SsCI.After successful modeling,these rats were randomly assigned to model,EA,and EA+PACAP6-38 groups(n=12 per group).The unsuccessful modeled rats were used for exploratory observation.For the rats in EA group,"Ciliao(BL32)""Zhongji(CV3)",and"Sanyinjiao(SP6)"were needled and stimulated by EA.The PACAP receptor antagonist PACAP6-38 was administered intraperitoneally in the EA+PACAP6-38 group before EA,and EA was applied for seven consecutive days.After treatment,the urodynamics of the rats were analyzed,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to examine rat bladder detrusor tissue morphology.The expressions of PACAP-38 and PAC1R were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R were examined by RT-qPCR,while cAMP content was detected by ELISA.Results:(1)Compared with sham operation group,it was exhibited disarray in the transitional epithelium cells of the bladder in the modeled rats.The intercellular space was significantly widened,accompanied by inflammatory cell infiltration and noticeable tissue edema.Both the bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure of the rats were higher(P<0.01),whereas the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were lower(P<0.01).The protein and mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R in the detrusor muscle,together with the cAMP content,were lower(P<0.05).(2)Compared with the model rats,the EA group showed reduced inflammatory response in the detrusor muscle tissue,with decreased monocyte infiltration and less severe tissue edema.The bladder smooth muscle cells exhibited increased integrity,and there was decreased cellular tissue edema,inflammatory cell infiltration,and fibroplasia.The bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure were lower(P<0.05),while the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were higher(P<0.01).The protein and mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R in the detrusor muscle,along with the cAMP content,were higher(P<0.05).(3)Compared to the EA group,the EA+PACAP6-38 group showed a less organized arrangement of muscle fibers in the detrusor muscle tissue,larger intercellular space,monocyte infltration,and considerable tissue edema.The changes in bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure were not significant(P>0.05),while the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were lower(P<0.05).The changes in the protein and mRNA expressions of PACAP-38 within the detrusor muscle were not signifcant(P>0.05),whereas the protein and mRNA expressions of PAC1R were reduced(P<0.05),and the cAMP content within the detrusor muscle was lower(P<0.05).Conclusion:EA can ameliorate the uninhibited contractile condition of the detrusor muscle in the bladder following SSCI.By mediating the PACAP-cAMP signaling pathway,it reduces the pathological damage to the detrusor muscle,thereby improving bladder function.展开更多
传统虚拟直流电机VDCM(Virtual DC Machine)控制策略未考虑直流电机转速动态调节问题,不能够在直流母线电压变化瞬间起调节作用。对此,提出一种模拟直流电机闭环调速的储能侧双向DC/DC变换器新型VDCM控制策略。对直流电机与双向DC/DC变...传统虚拟直流电机VDCM(Virtual DC Machine)控制策略未考虑直流电机转速动态调节问题,不能够在直流母线电压变化瞬间起调节作用。对此,提出一种模拟直流电机闭环调速的储能侧双向DC/DC变换器新型VDCM控制策略。对直流电机与双向DC/DC变换器在数学模型和控制策略上进行联系等效与差异剖析,模拟直流电机定转子绕组间的电磁感应作用,将直流电机动态数学模型嵌入P-U下垂控制中,使其兼备电压动态调节能力和惯性阻尼特性。对采用新型VDCM控制策略前、后的作用效果进行对比,仿真和实验结果表明该控制策略能够在提升母线电压动态调节特性的同时,增强惯性调节和阻尼效果,在负载切换或分布式发电单元输出功率波动时维持直流微电网稳定运行。展开更多
Objectives To elucidate the potential mechanisms of electroacupuncture(EA)in restoring detrusor-bladder neck dyssynergia(DBND)following suprasacral spinal cord injury(SSCI).Methods A total of 52 specific pathogen-free...Objectives To elucidate the potential mechanisms of electroacupuncture(EA)in restoring detrusor-bladder neck dyssynergia(DBND)following suprasacral spinal cord injury(SSCI).Methods A total of 52 specific pathogen-free(SPF)grade famale Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats(10-12 weeks,250-280 g)were randomly assigned to either a sham group(n=12)or a spinal cord injury model group(n=40).In the model group,DBND was induced through Hassan Shaker spinal cord transection at T10 level,with 24 rats meeting inclusion criteria and subse-quently randomized into DBND group(n=12)and EA intervention group(DBND+EA group,n=12).After spinal shock recovery(day 19 after modeling),DBND+EA group received EA treatment at Ciliao(BL32),Zhongji(RN3),and Sanyinjiao(SP6)acupoints for 20 min per ses-sion at 10/50 Hz frequencies,once daily for 10 d.Sham and DBND groups received anesthe-sia only without EA intervention.On day 29 post-modeling,all rats underwent urodynamic assessments,followed by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining,tandem mass tag(TMT)pro-teomics,and Western blot(WB)analysis of detrusor and bladder neck tissues.Differentially expressed proteins(DEPs)were defined as proteins with P<0.05,unique peptides≥2,and fold change>1.2 or<0.83.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway anal-ysis was performed using KOBAS 3.0(P<0.01),and protein-protein interaction(PPI)net-works were analyzed using Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins(STRING)11.5 and Cytoscape 3.9.1.Results Compared with sham group,DBND group showed significantly elevated leak point pressure(LPP)and maximum cystometric capacity(MCC)(both P<0.01).EA treatment sig-nificantly reduced both LPP and MCC compared with DBND group(P<0.01 and P<0.05,re-spectively).HE staining revealed that EA reduced detrusor fibrosis and improved bladder neck inflammation.TMT proteomics identified 30 overlapping DEPs in detrusor and 59 over-lapping DEPs in bladder neck when comparing DBND+EA/DBND groups with sham group.In detrusor tissue,KEGG analysis revealed 10 significantly enriched pathways(P<0.01),in-cluding mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathway.PPI analysis showed 22 of 30 DEPs were interconnected.In bladder neck tissue,14 pathways were significantly en-riched(P<0.01),including relaxin signaling pathway,with 51 of 59 DEPs showing intercon-nections.Both TMT and WB validations demonstrated that compared with sham controls,DBND rats exhibited upregulated collagen type IV alpha 2 chain(Col4a2)and downregulated guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(z)subunit alpha(Gnaz)in detrusor tissue,while EA treatment normalized both proteins(both P<0.05).In bladder neck tissue,DBND rats showed decreased expression of smoothelin(Smtn)and calcium-activated potassium chan-nel subunit beta-1(Kcnmb1)compared with sham controls(both P<0.01),which were both upregulated following EA treatment(P<0.01 and P<0.05,respectively).Conclusion EA restores detrusor-bladder neck coordination in DBND through dual-target mechanisms.In detrusor tissue,EA modulates contraction via extracellular matrix remodel-ing,cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)signaling pathway regulation,and enhanced adenosine triphosphate(ATP)biosynthesis mediated by neurotransmitters.In bladder neck tissue,EA promotes relaxation by maintaining contractile phenotypes,reducing fibrosis,sup-pressing smooth muscle excitation,and regulating presynaptic neurotransmitter release.These findings provide mechanistic insights into EA's therapeutic role in managing DBND.展开更多
The effective detection of trace methyl mercaptan(CH_(3)SH)with low power consumption is crucial for assessing air quality and facilitating non-invasive diagnosis of diseases such as periodontitis.Herein,we synthesize...The effective detection of trace methyl mercaptan(CH_(3)SH)with low power consumption is crucial for assessing air quality and facilitating non-invasive diagnosis of diseases such as periodontitis.Herein,we synthesized a ternary CeO_(2)-ZnO-Ag nanocomposite by a simple sol-gel one-step method,which shows the capability of monitoring ppb-level CH_(3)SH under room temperature.The incorporation of Ag significantly reduces the particle size and increases the ratio of Ce^(3+)as well as oxygen vacancy.Furthermore,Ag nanoparticles improve light utilization efficiency in CeO_(2)-ZnO composites in favor of the separation of photo-generated charge carriers.The sensor based on the nanocomposites with 2 mol%Ag exhibits an exceptional response of 1.21 towards 50 ppb CH3SH at room temperature under photoassisted excitation(395 nm).Moreover,it shows a stable detection even in an environment with 57.6% humidity and high selectivity towards CH_(3)SH gas.The gas sensing mechanism study indicates that the enhancement in perfo rmance is prima rily attributed to an increased number of oxygen vacancies and the spillover effect of Ag,ultimately leading to an augmented reaction rate of CH_(3)SH on the surface of the sensing material.This work demonstrates that the optimized CeO_(2)-ZnO-Ag nanocomposites hold great promise for highly selective and sensitive detection of trace CH_(3)SH gas under specific humidity conditions.展开更多
Gallbladder cancer(GBC)is a rare but aggressive cancer that often presents subtle early symptoms,leading to late-stage diagnosis.In recent years,significant advan-cements have been made in early detection and treatmen...Gallbladder cancer(GBC)is a rare but aggressive cancer that often presents subtle early symptoms,leading to late-stage diagnosis.In recent years,significant advan-cements have been made in early detection and treatment of GBC.These improvements are driven by a better understanding of the risk factors for this malignancy and the use of new diagnostic technologies.This review systemat-ically examines the risk factors associated with GBC,and advancements in diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies,with an aim to enhance the early diagnosis and effective management of GBC to provide a valuable reference for clinical practice.展开更多
Intermetallic Pt-based nanoparticles have displayed excellent activity for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in fuel cells.However,it remains a great challenge to synthesize highly atomically ordered Pt-based nanopart...Intermetallic Pt-based nanoparticles have displayed excellent activity for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in fuel cells.However,it remains a great challenge to synthesize highly atomically ordered Pt-based nanoparticle catalysts because the formation of an atomically ordered structure usually requires high-temperature annealing accompanied by grain sintering.Here we report the direct epitaxial growth of well-aligned,highly atomically ordered Pt3 Fe and PtFe nanoparticles(<5 nm)on single-walled carbon nanotube(SWCNT)bundles films.The long-range periodically symmetric van der Waals(vdW)interac-tions between SWCNT bundles and Pt-Fe nanoparticles play an important role in promoting not only the alignment ordering of inter-nanoparticles but also the atomic ordering of intra-nanoparticles.The ordered Pt_(3)Fe/SWCNT catalyst showed enhanced ORR catalytic performance of 2.3-fold higher mass activity and 3.1-fold higher specific activity than commercial Pt/C.Moreover,the formation of an interlocked inter-face and strong vdW interaction endow the Pt-Fe/SWCNT catalysts with extreme long-term stability in potential cycling and excellent anti-thermal sintering ability.展开更多
Improving the surface atoms utilization efficiency of catalysts is extremely important for large-scale H_(2)production by electrochemical water splitting,but it remains a great challenge.Herein,we reported two kinds o...Improving the surface atoms utilization efficiency of catalysts is extremely important for large-scale H_(2)production by electrochemical water splitting,but it remains a great challenge.Herein,we reported two kinds of Mo O_(3)-polyoxometalate hybrid nanobelt superstructures(MoO_(3)-POM HNSs,POM=PW_(12)O_(40)and Si W_(12)O_(40))using a simple hydrothermal method.Such superstructure with highly uniform nanoparticles as building blocks can expose more surface atoms and emanate increased specific surface area.The incorporated POMs generated abundant oxygen vacancies,improved the electronic mobility,and modulated the surface electronic structure of MoO_(3),allowing to optimize the H^(*)adsorption/desorption and dehydrogenation kinetics of catalyst.Notably,the as-prepared MoO_(3)-PW_(12)O_(40)HNSs electrodes not only displayed the low overpotentials of 108 mV at 10 mA/cm^(2)current density in 0.5 mol/L H_(2)SO_(4)electrolyte but also displayed excellent long-term stability.The hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance of MoO_(3)-POM superstructures is significantly better than that of corresponding bulk materials MoO_(3)@PW_(12)O_(40)and Mo O_(3)@Si W_(12)O_(40),and the overpotentials are about 8.3 and 4.9 times lower than that of single Mo O_(3).This work opens an avenue for designing highly surface-exposed catalysts for electrocatalytic H_(2)production and other electrochemical applications.展开更多
Stochastic resonance can utilize the energy of noise to enhance weak frequency characteristic.This paper proposes an adaptive multi-stable stochastic resonance method assisted by the neural network(NN)and physics supe...Stochastic resonance can utilize the energy of noise to enhance weak frequency characteristic.This paper proposes an adaptive multi-stable stochastic resonance method assisted by the neural network(NN)and physics supervision(directly numerical simulation of the physical system).Different from traditional adaptive algorithm,the evaluation of the objective function(i.e.,fitness function)in iteration process of adaptive algorithm is through a trained neural network instead of the numerical simulation.It will bring a dramatically reduction in computation time.Considering predictive bias from the neural network,a secondary correction procedure is introduced to the reevaluate the top performers and then resort them in iteration process through physics supervision.Though it may increase the computing cost,the accuracy will be enhanced.Two examples are given to illustrate the proposed method.For a classical multi-stable stochastic resonance system,the results show that the proposed method not only amplifies weak signals effectively but also significantly reduces computing time.For the detection of weak signal from outer ring in bearings,by introducing a variable scale coefficient,the proposed method can also give a satisfactory result,and the characteristic frequency of the fault signal can be extracted correctly.展开更多
For chromatographic separation,the reasonable modulation of stationary phases is the key factor to achieve high separation performance.We proposed that developing MOF stationary phases through precisely modulating the...For chromatographic separation,the reasonable modulation of stationary phases is the key factor to achieve high separation performance.We proposed that developing MOF stationary phases through precisely modulating the thermodynamic interactions between MOFs and analytes is conducive to improving the separation resolution.MIL-125,MIL-125-NH_(2),MIL-143-BTB,and MIL-143-TATB were developed as stationary phases with the careful modulation of organic ligands.MIL-125-NH_(2)and MIL-143-TATB coated columns exhibited much better separation performance than their counterparts,MIL-125 and MIL-143-BTB,respectively.The investigation of the separation mechanism indicated that thermodynamic interaction,rather than kinetic diffusion,was responsible for the separation improvement.MIL-125-NH_(2)and MIL-143-TATB provided stronger and distinguishable interactions with targets than corresponding MIL-125 and MIL-143-BTB,respectively,resulting in enhanced separation performance.This work demonstrates a guide to improving the separation performance of MOF stationary phases by increasing the thermodynamic interactions between MOFs and analytes.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)are promising energy storage systems due to their low cost and high energy density.However,sluggish reaction kinetics and the“shuttle effect”of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)from sulfur ca...Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)are promising energy storage systems due to their low cost and high energy density.However,sluggish reaction kinetics and the“shuttle effect”of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)from sulfur cathode hinder the practical application of LSBs.In this work,a separator loaded with the Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)nanoparticles/carbon nanotube interlayer is designed to immobilize Li PSs and catalyze their conversion reaction.The oxygen-deficient Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)nanoparticles,with abundant catalytic sites,promote Li PSs conversion kinetics even at high current densities.Moreover,the unique 4f electronic structure of Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)effectively mitigates undesired sulfur cathode crossover,significantly enhancing the cycling performance of LSBs.Specifically,a high capacity of 620.7 mAh/g at a rate of 5 C is achieved,maintaining at 545 mAh/g after 300 cycles at 1 C.This work demonstrates the potential application of rare earth catalysts in LSBs,offering new research avenues for promoting dynamic conversion design in electrocatalysts.展开更多
Garnet lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide(Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12),LLZO)is a benchmark solid-state electrolyte(SSE)material receiving considerable attention owing to its high conductivity and chemical stability against...Garnet lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide(Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12),LLZO)is a benchmark solid-state electrolyte(SSE)material receiving considerable attention owing to its high conductivity and chemical stability against Li metal.Although its electro-chemo-mechanical failure mechanisms have been much investigated,the equivocal roles of grain boundary strength and grain size of LLZO remain under-explored,hindering further performance improvements.Here we decoupled the effects of grain size and grain boundary strength of polycrystalline LLZO via the combination of electrochemical kinetics and the cohesive zone model.We discovered that the disintegration of LLZO is initiated by the accumulation of local displacements,which strongly relates to the changes in both grain size and grain boundary strength.However,variations in grain boundary strength affect the diffusion and propagation pathways of damage,while the failure of LLZO is determined by the grain size.Large LLZO grains facilitate transgranular damage under low grain boundary strength,which can alter local chemo-mechanics within the bulk of LLZO,leading to more extensive damage propagation.The results showcase the structure optimization pathways by preferentially controlling the growth of lithium dendrites at grain boundaries and their penetration in garnet-type SSE.展开更多
Background:Extracellular adenosine triphosphate(ATP)is an important signal molecule.In previous studies,intensive research had revealed the crucial roles of family with sequence similarity 3 member A(FAM3A)in controll...Background:Extracellular adenosine triphosphate(ATP)is an important signal molecule.In previous studies,intensive research had revealed the crucial roles of family with sequence similarity 3 member A(FAM3A)in controlling hepatic glucolipid metabolism,isletβcell function,adipocyte differentiation,blood pressure,and other biological and pathophysiological processes.Although mitochondrial protein FAM3A plays crucial roles in the regulation of glucolipid metabolism via stimulating ATP release to activate P2 receptor pathways,its mechanism in promoting ATP release in hepatocytes remains unrevealed.Methods:db/db,high-fat diet(HFD)-fed,and global pannexin 1(PANX1)knockout mice,as well as liver sections of individuals,were used in this study.Adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses were utilized for in vivo gene overexpression or inhibition.To evaluate the metabolic status in mice,oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),pyruvate tolerance test(PTT),insulin tolerance test(ITT),and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)were conducted.Protein-protein interactions were determined by coimmunoprecipitation with mass spectrometry(MS)assays.Results:In livers of individuals and mice with steatosis,the expression of ATP-permeable channel PANX1 was increased(P<0.01).Hepatic PANX1 overexpression ameliorated the dysregulated glucolipid metabolism in obese mice.Mice with hepatic PANX1 knockdown or global PANX1 knockout exhibited disturbed glucolipid metabolism.Restoration of hepatic PANX1 rescued the metabolic disorders of PANX1-deficient mice(P<0.05).Mechanistically,ATP release is mediated by the PANX1-activated protein kinase B-forkhead box protein O1(Akt-FOXO1)pathway to inhibit gluconeogenesis via P2Y receptors in hepatocytes.PANX1-mediated ATP release also activated calmodulin(CaM)(P<0.01),which interacted with c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)to inhibit its activity,thereby deactivating the transcription factor activator protein-1(AP1)and repressing fatty acid synthase(FAS)expression and lipid synthesis(P<0.05).FAM3A stimulated the expression of PANX1 via heat shock factor 1(HSF1)in hepatocytes(P<0.05).Notably,FAM3A overexpression failed to promote ATP release,inhibit the expression of gluconeogenic and lipogenic genes,and suppress gluconeogenesis and lipid deposition in PANX1-deficient hepatocytes and livers.Conclusions:PANX1-mediated release of ATP plays a crucial role in maintaining hepatic glucolipid homeostasis,and it confers FAM3A’s suppressive effects on hepatic gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis.展开更多
Myocardial infarction is a cardiovascular disease(CVD)with high morbidity and mortality,which can trigger a cascade of cardiac pathophysiological changes,including fibrosis,inflammation,ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI...Myocardial infarction is a cardiovascular disease(CVD)with high morbidity and mortality,which can trigger a cascade of cardiac pathophysiological changes,including fibrosis,inflammation,ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI),and ventricular remodeling,ultimately leading to heart failure(HF).While conventional pharmacological treatments and clinical reperfusion therapy may enhance short-term prognoses and emergency survival rates,both approaches have limitations and adverse effects.Natural products(NPs)are extensively utilized as therapeutics globally,with some demonstrating potentially favorable therapeutic effects in preclinical and clinical pharmacological studies,positioning them as potential alternatives to modern drugs.This review comprehensively elucidates the pathophysiological mechanisms during myocardial infarction and summarizes the mechanisms by which NPs exert cardiac beneficial effects.These include classical mechanisms such as inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress,alleviation of cardiomyocyte death,attenuation of cardiac fibrosis,improvement of angiogenesis,and emerging mechanisms such as cardiac metabolic regulation and histone modification.Furthermore,the review emphasizes the modulation by NPs of novel targets or signaling pathways in classical mechanisms,including other forms of regulated cell death(RCD),endothelial-mesenchymal transition,non-coding ribonucleic acids(ncRNAs)cascade,and endothelial progenitor cell(EPC)function.Additionally,NPs influencing a particular mechanism are categorized based on their chemical structure,and their relevance is discussed.Finally,the current limitations and prospects of NPs therapy are considered,highlighting their potential for use in myocardial infarction management and identifying issues that require urgent attention.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82074054)Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.ZY(2021-2023)-0208)+2 种基金Youth Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81903831)Shanghai Municipality:Shanghai Chenguang Program(No.19CG48)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.24ZR1465900)。
文摘Lingguizhugan Decoction(LGZG)demonstrates significant efficacy in treating various cardiovascular diseases clinically,yet its precise mechanism of action remains elusive.This study aimed to elucidate the potential mechanisms and effects of LGZG on isoproterenol(ISO)continuous stimulation-induced chronic heart failure(CHF)in mice,providing direct experimental evidence for further clinical applications.In vivo,continuous ISO infusion was administered to mice,and ventricular myocytes were utilized to explore LGZG's potential mechanism of action on theβ1-adrenergic receptor(β1-AR)/Gs/G protein-coupled receptor kinases(GRKs)/β-arrestin signaling deflection system in the heart.The findings reveal that LGZG significantly reduced the messenger ribonucleic acid(mRNA)expression of hypertrophy-related biomarkers[atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)and B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)]and improved cardiac remodeling and left ventricular diastolic function in mice with ISO-induced CHF.Furthermore,LGZG inhibited the overactivation of Gs/cyclic adenosine monophosphate(c AMP)/protein kinase A(PKA)signaling and downregulated the downstream transcriptional activity of c AMP-response element binding protein(CREB)and the expression of the coactivator CBP/P300.Notably,LGZG downregulated the expression ofβ-arrestin1 and GRK 2/3/5 while upregulating the expression ofβ1-AR andβ-arrestin2.These results suggest that LGZG inhibits Gs/c AMP/PKA signaling andβ-arrestin/GRK-mediated desensitization and internalization ofβ1-AR,potentially exerting cardioprotective effects through the synergistic regulation of theβ1-AR/Gs/GRKs/β-arrestin signaling deflection system via multiple pathways.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Science and Technology Innovation Strategy of Guangdong Province,China(2022660500250009604)。
文摘Methane contributes to global warming,and livestock is one of the sources of methane production.However,methane emission studies using bibliometric tools in livestock are lacking.Given the negative impact of climate change on the ecosystem and the rise in methane emissions,it is essential to conduct a bibliometrics study to provide an overview and research trends.We used the Bibliometrix package and VOSviewer to decipher bibliometric indices for methane emissions in cattle farms(MECF).Current dataset were collected from the Web of Science(Core Collection)database,and 8,998 publications were analyzed.The most co-occurring keywords scientists preferred were methane(1,528),greenhouse gas(443),methane emissions(440),and cattle(369).Methane was the most frequently used keyword in the published scientific literature.Thematic evolution of research themes and trend results highlighted carbon dioxide,methane,dairy cattle,cattle,and risk factors during 1999–2017.Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked on top with 485 publications,followed by Agriculture&Agri-Food Canada,University of Colorado,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,and Aarhus University.Chinese Academy of Sciences was also the most cited organization,followed by the University of Colorado,Agriculture&Agri-Food Canada,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,and United States Geological Survey.Source analysis showed that the Science of the Total Environment was cited with the highest total link strength.Science of the Total Environment ranked first in source core 1 with 290 citation frequencies,followed by Journal of Dairy Science with 223 citation frequencies.Currently,no bibliometric study has been conducted on MECF,and to fill this knowledge gap,we carried out this study to highlight methane emissions in cattle farms,aiming at a climate change perspective.In this regard,we focused on the research productivity of countries authors,journals and institutions,co-occurrence of keywords,evolution of research trends,and collaborative networking.Based on relevance degree of centrality,methane emissions and greenhouse gases appeared as basic themes,cattle,and dairy cattle appeared as emerging/declining themes,whereas,methane,greenhouse gas and nitrous oxide appeared to fall amongst basic and motor themes.On the other hand,beef cattle,rumen and dairy cow seem to be between motor and niche themes,and risk factors lie in niche themes.The present bibliometric analysis provides research progress on methane emissions in cattle farms.Current findings may provide a framework for understanding research trends and themes in MECF research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22076212 and 22222611)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(No.2021040).
文摘Iron oxide nanoparticles(IONPs)have wide applications in the biomedical field due to their outstanding physical and chemical properties.However,the potential adverse effects and relatedmechanisms of IONPs in human organs,especially the lung,are still largely ignored.In this study,we found that group-modified IONPs(carboxylated,aminated and silica coated)induce slight lung cell damage(in terms of the cell cycle,reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,cell membrane integrity and DNA damage)at a sublethal dosage.However,aminated IONPs could release more iron ions in the lysosome than the other two types of IONPs,but the abnormally elevated iron ion concentration did not induce ferroptosis.In-triguingly,amino-modified IONPs aggravated the accumulation of intracellular peroxides induced by the ferroptosis activator RSL3 and thus caused ferroptosis in vitro,and the coadministration of amino-modified IONPs and RSL3 induced more severe lung injury in vivo.Therefore,our data revealed that the surface functionalization of IONPs plays an important role in determining their potential pulmonary toxicity,as surface modification influences their degradation behavior.These results provide guidance for the design of future IONPs and the corresponding safety evaluations and predictions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1602200)the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(211134KYSB20200057).
文摘The study of the charge conjugation and parity(CP)violation of hyperon is the precision frontier for probing possible new CP violation sources beyond the standard model(SM).With the large number of quantum entangled hyperonantihyperon pairs to be produced at Super Tau-Charm Facility(STCF),the CP asymmetry of hyperon is expected to be tested with a statistical sensitivity of 10^(−4) or even better.To cope with the statistical precision,the systematic effects from various aspects are critical and need to be studied in detail.In this paper,the sensitivity effects on the CP violation parameters associated with the detector resolution,including those of the position and momentum,are studied and discussed in detail.The results provide valuable guidance for the design of STCF detector.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:82274666,82205255Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province:2022JJ30036,2022JJ40312,20221140301+1 种基金Research Project of Education Department of Hunan Province:20C1432,21B0369Discipline of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Hunan Province:2020ZXYJH23。
文摘Objective:To elucidate the underlying mechanism and effect of electroacupuncture(EA)on the neurogenic bladder following suprasacral spinal cord injury(ssCI).A rat model of detrusor hyperreflexia after SsCI was established to examine the urodynamics,detrusor muscle tissue morphology,the protein and mRNA expression levels of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide(PACAP)and its receptor PAC1R,and cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)content in the detrusor muscle with a focus on the PACAPcAMP signaling pathway.Method:A total of 72 female SD rats were randomized into control group and sham operation group(n=12 per group)by using a random number table.The remaining 48 rats were established into the model of detrusor hyperreflexia after SsCI.After successful modeling,these rats were randomly assigned to model,EA,and EA+PACAP6-38 groups(n=12 per group).The unsuccessful modeled rats were used for exploratory observation.For the rats in EA group,"Ciliao(BL32)""Zhongji(CV3)",and"Sanyinjiao(SP6)"were needled and stimulated by EA.The PACAP receptor antagonist PACAP6-38 was administered intraperitoneally in the EA+PACAP6-38 group before EA,and EA was applied for seven consecutive days.After treatment,the urodynamics of the rats were analyzed,and hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to examine rat bladder detrusor tissue morphology.The expressions of PACAP-38 and PAC1R were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R were examined by RT-qPCR,while cAMP content was detected by ELISA.Results:(1)Compared with sham operation group,it was exhibited disarray in the transitional epithelium cells of the bladder in the modeled rats.The intercellular space was significantly widened,accompanied by inflammatory cell infiltration and noticeable tissue edema.Both the bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure of the rats were higher(P<0.01),whereas the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were lower(P<0.01).The protein and mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R in the detrusor muscle,together with the cAMP content,were lower(P<0.05).(2)Compared with the model rats,the EA group showed reduced inflammatory response in the detrusor muscle tissue,with decreased monocyte infiltration and less severe tissue edema.The bladder smooth muscle cells exhibited increased integrity,and there was decreased cellular tissue edema,inflammatory cell infiltration,and fibroplasia.The bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure were lower(P<0.05),while the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were higher(P<0.01).The protein and mRNA expression levels of PACAP-38 and PAC1R in the detrusor muscle,along with the cAMP content,were higher(P<0.05).(3)Compared to the EA group,the EA+PACAP6-38 group showed a less organized arrangement of muscle fibers in the detrusor muscle tissue,larger intercellular space,monocyte infltration,and considerable tissue edema.The changes in bladder initial pressure and leak point pressure were not significant(P>0.05),while the maximum cystometric capacity and bladder compliance were lower(P<0.05).The changes in the protein and mRNA expressions of PACAP-38 within the detrusor muscle were not signifcant(P>0.05),whereas the protein and mRNA expressions of PAC1R were reduced(P<0.05),and the cAMP content within the detrusor muscle was lower(P<0.05).Conclusion:EA can ameliorate the uninhibited contractile condition of the detrusor muscle in the bladder following SSCI.By mediating the PACAP-cAMP signaling pathway,it reduces the pathological damage to the detrusor muscle,thereby improving bladder function.
文摘传统虚拟直流电机VDCM(Virtual DC Machine)控制策略未考虑直流电机转速动态调节问题,不能够在直流母线电压变化瞬间起调节作用。对此,提出一种模拟直流电机闭环调速的储能侧双向DC/DC变换器新型VDCM控制策略。对直流电机与双向DC/DC变换器在数学模型和控制策略上进行联系等效与差异剖析,模拟直流电机定转子绕组间的电磁感应作用,将直流电机动态数学模型嵌入P-U下垂控制中,使其兼备电压动态调节能力和惯性阻尼特性。对采用新型VDCM控制策略前、后的作用效果进行对比,仿真和实验结果表明该控制策略能够在提升母线电压动态调节特性的同时,增强惯性调节和阻尼效果,在负载切换或分布式发电单元输出功率波动时维持直流微电网稳定运行。
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program, 81874510)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (2022JJ40301)Scientific Research Project of the Hunan Provincial Department of Education (21B0369)。
文摘Objectives To elucidate the potential mechanisms of electroacupuncture(EA)in restoring detrusor-bladder neck dyssynergia(DBND)following suprasacral spinal cord injury(SSCI).Methods A total of 52 specific pathogen-free(SPF)grade famale Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats(10-12 weeks,250-280 g)were randomly assigned to either a sham group(n=12)or a spinal cord injury model group(n=40).In the model group,DBND was induced through Hassan Shaker spinal cord transection at T10 level,with 24 rats meeting inclusion criteria and subse-quently randomized into DBND group(n=12)and EA intervention group(DBND+EA group,n=12).After spinal shock recovery(day 19 after modeling),DBND+EA group received EA treatment at Ciliao(BL32),Zhongji(RN3),and Sanyinjiao(SP6)acupoints for 20 min per ses-sion at 10/50 Hz frequencies,once daily for 10 d.Sham and DBND groups received anesthe-sia only without EA intervention.On day 29 post-modeling,all rats underwent urodynamic assessments,followed by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining,tandem mass tag(TMT)pro-teomics,and Western blot(WB)analysis of detrusor and bladder neck tissues.Differentially expressed proteins(DEPs)were defined as proteins with P<0.05,unique peptides≥2,and fold change>1.2 or<0.83.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway anal-ysis was performed using KOBAS 3.0(P<0.01),and protein-protein interaction(PPI)net-works were analyzed using Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins(STRING)11.5 and Cytoscape 3.9.1.Results Compared with sham group,DBND group showed significantly elevated leak point pressure(LPP)and maximum cystometric capacity(MCC)(both P<0.01).EA treatment sig-nificantly reduced both LPP and MCC compared with DBND group(P<0.01 and P<0.05,re-spectively).HE staining revealed that EA reduced detrusor fibrosis and improved bladder neck inflammation.TMT proteomics identified 30 overlapping DEPs in detrusor and 59 over-lapping DEPs in bladder neck when comparing DBND+EA/DBND groups with sham group.In detrusor tissue,KEGG analysis revealed 10 significantly enriched pathways(P<0.01),in-cluding mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathway.PPI analysis showed 22 of 30 DEPs were interconnected.In bladder neck tissue,14 pathways were significantly en-riched(P<0.01),including relaxin signaling pathway,with 51 of 59 DEPs showing intercon-nections.Both TMT and WB validations demonstrated that compared with sham controls,DBND rats exhibited upregulated collagen type IV alpha 2 chain(Col4a2)and downregulated guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(z)subunit alpha(Gnaz)in detrusor tissue,while EA treatment normalized both proteins(both P<0.05).In bladder neck tissue,DBND rats showed decreased expression of smoothelin(Smtn)and calcium-activated potassium chan-nel subunit beta-1(Kcnmb1)compared with sham controls(both P<0.01),which were both upregulated following EA treatment(P<0.01 and P<0.05,respectively).Conclusion EA restores detrusor-bladder neck coordination in DBND through dual-target mechanisms.In detrusor tissue,EA modulates contraction via extracellular matrix remodel-ing,cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)signaling pathway regulation,and enhanced adenosine triphosphate(ATP)biosynthesis mediated by neurotransmitters.In bladder neck tissue,EA promotes relaxation by maintaining contractile phenotypes,reducing fibrosis,sup-pressing smooth muscle excitation,and regulating presynaptic neurotransmitter release.These findings provide mechanistic insights into EA's therapeutic role in managing DBND.
基金Project supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M673172)National Natural Science Foundation of China(61901401)。
文摘The effective detection of trace methyl mercaptan(CH_(3)SH)with low power consumption is crucial for assessing air quality and facilitating non-invasive diagnosis of diseases such as periodontitis.Herein,we synthesized a ternary CeO_(2)-ZnO-Ag nanocomposite by a simple sol-gel one-step method,which shows the capability of monitoring ppb-level CH_(3)SH under room temperature.The incorporation of Ag significantly reduces the particle size and increases the ratio of Ce^(3+)as well as oxygen vacancy.Furthermore,Ag nanoparticles improve light utilization efficiency in CeO_(2)-ZnO composites in favor of the separation of photo-generated charge carriers.The sensor based on the nanocomposites with 2 mol%Ag exhibits an exceptional response of 1.21 towards 50 ppb CH3SH at room temperature under photoassisted excitation(395 nm).Moreover,it shows a stable detection even in an environment with 57.6% humidity and high selectivity towards CH_(3)SH gas.The gas sensing mechanism study indicates that the enhancement in perfo rmance is prima rily attributed to an increased number of oxygen vacancies and the spillover effect of Ag,ultimately leading to an augmented reaction rate of CH_(3)SH on the surface of the sensing material.This work demonstrates that the optimized CeO_(2)-ZnO-Ag nanocomposites hold great promise for highly selective and sensitive detection of trace CH_(3)SH gas under specific humidity conditions.
基金Supported by the Program for Young Backbone Teachers in the Universities of Anhui Province,No.JNFX2023031.
文摘Gallbladder cancer(GBC)is a rare but aggressive cancer that often presents subtle early symptoms,leading to late-stage diagnosis.In recent years,significant advan-cements have been made in early detection and treatment of GBC.These improvements are driven by a better understanding of the risk factors for this malignancy and the use of new diagnostic technologies.This review systemat-ically examines the risk factors associated with GBC,and advancements in diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies,with an aim to enhance the early diagnosis and effective management of GBC to provide a valuable reference for clinical practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.52073290 and 51927803)the Liaoning Province Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2022-MS-011)the Shenyang science and technology plan project(23-407-3-23).
文摘Intermetallic Pt-based nanoparticles have displayed excellent activity for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)in fuel cells.However,it remains a great challenge to synthesize highly atomically ordered Pt-based nanoparticle catalysts because the formation of an atomically ordered structure usually requires high-temperature annealing accompanied by grain sintering.Here we report the direct epitaxial growth of well-aligned,highly atomically ordered Pt3 Fe and PtFe nanoparticles(<5 nm)on single-walled carbon nanotube(SWCNT)bundles films.The long-range periodically symmetric van der Waals(vdW)interac-tions between SWCNT bundles and Pt-Fe nanoparticles play an important role in promoting not only the alignment ordering of inter-nanoparticles but also the atomic ordering of intra-nanoparticles.The ordered Pt_(3)Fe/SWCNT catalyst showed enhanced ORR catalytic performance of 2.3-fold higher mass activity and 3.1-fold higher specific activity than commercial Pt/C.Moreover,the formation of an interlocked inter-face and strong vdW interaction endow the Pt-Fe/SWCNT catalysts with extreme long-term stability in potential cycling and excellent anti-thermal sintering ability.
基金financially supported by the Program for the Development of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(Nos.YDZJ202201ZYTS313,YDZJ202201ZYTS395,20240402072GH,and 20240101004JJ)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22201097 and 52171210)。
文摘Improving the surface atoms utilization efficiency of catalysts is extremely important for large-scale H_(2)production by electrochemical water splitting,but it remains a great challenge.Herein,we reported two kinds of Mo O_(3)-polyoxometalate hybrid nanobelt superstructures(MoO_(3)-POM HNSs,POM=PW_(12)O_(40)and Si W_(12)O_(40))using a simple hydrothermal method.Such superstructure with highly uniform nanoparticles as building blocks can expose more surface atoms and emanate increased specific surface area.The incorporated POMs generated abundant oxygen vacancies,improved the electronic mobility,and modulated the surface electronic structure of MoO_(3),allowing to optimize the H^(*)adsorption/desorption and dehydrogenation kinetics of catalyst.Notably,the as-prepared MoO_(3)-PW_(12)O_(40)HNSs electrodes not only displayed the low overpotentials of 108 mV at 10 mA/cm^(2)current density in 0.5 mol/L H_(2)SO_(4)electrolyte but also displayed excellent long-term stability.The hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance of MoO_(3)-POM superstructures is significantly better than that of corresponding bulk materials MoO_(3)@PW_(12)O_(40)and Mo O_(3)@Si W_(12)O_(40),and the overpotentials are about 8.3 and 4.9 times lower than that of single Mo O_(3).This work opens an avenue for designing highly surface-exposed catalysts for electrocatalytic H_(2)production and other electrochemical applications.
文摘Stochastic resonance can utilize the energy of noise to enhance weak frequency characteristic.This paper proposes an adaptive multi-stable stochastic resonance method assisted by the neural network(NN)and physics supervision(directly numerical simulation of the physical system).Different from traditional adaptive algorithm,the evaluation of the objective function(i.e.,fitness function)in iteration process of adaptive algorithm is through a trained neural network instead of the numerical simulation.It will bring a dramatically reduction in computation time.Considering predictive bias from the neural network,a secondary correction procedure is introduced to the reevaluate the top performers and then resort them in iteration process through physics supervision.Though it may increase the computing cost,the accuracy will be enhanced.Two examples are given to illustrate the proposed method.For a classical multi-stable stochastic resonance system,the results show that the proposed method not only amplifies weak signals effectively but also significantly reduces computing time.For the detection of weak signal from outer ring in bearings,by introducing a variable scale coefficient,the proposed method can also give a satisfactory result,and the characteristic frequency of the fault signal can be extracted correctly.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22174067,22204078,22374077,and 22474059)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20220370)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education(No.22KJB150009)Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology(No.TJ-2023-076)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘For chromatographic separation,the reasonable modulation of stationary phases is the key factor to achieve high separation performance.We proposed that developing MOF stationary phases through precisely modulating the thermodynamic interactions between MOFs and analytes is conducive to improving the separation resolution.MIL-125,MIL-125-NH_(2),MIL-143-BTB,and MIL-143-TATB were developed as stationary phases with the careful modulation of organic ligands.MIL-125-NH_(2)and MIL-143-TATB coated columns exhibited much better separation performance than their counterparts,MIL-125 and MIL-143-BTB,respectively.The investigation of the separation mechanism indicated that thermodynamic interaction,rather than kinetic diffusion,was responsible for the separation improvement.MIL-125-NH_(2)and MIL-143-TATB provided stronger and distinguishable interactions with targets than corresponding MIL-125 and MIL-143-BTB,respectively,resulting in enhanced separation performance.This work demonstrates a guide to improving the separation performance of MOF stationary phases by increasing the thermodynamic interactions between MOFs and analytes.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52104312,22278329,22271229,22105153)Qin Chuangyuan Talent Project of Shaanxi Province(Nos.2021QCYRC4-43,QCYRCXM-2022-308)the State Key Laboratory for Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment(No.EIPE23125)。
文摘Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)are promising energy storage systems due to their low cost and high energy density.However,sluggish reaction kinetics and the“shuttle effect”of lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)from sulfur cathode hinder the practical application of LSBs.In this work,a separator loaded with the Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)nanoparticles/carbon nanotube interlayer is designed to immobilize Li PSs and catalyze their conversion reaction.The oxygen-deficient Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)nanoparticles,with abundant catalytic sites,promote Li PSs conversion kinetics even at high current densities.Moreover,the unique 4f electronic structure of Eu_(2)O_(3-δ)effectively mitigates undesired sulfur cathode crossover,significantly enhancing the cycling performance of LSBs.Specifically,a high capacity of 620.7 mAh/g at a rate of 5 C is achieved,maintaining at 545 mAh/g after 300 cycles at 1 C.This work demonstrates the potential application of rare earth catalysts in LSBs,offering new research avenues for promoting dynamic conversion design in electrocatalysts.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12102328,52104312,22278329)the Qin Chuangyuan Talent Project of Shaanxi Province(2021QCYRC4-43,QCYRCXM-2022-308)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China.
文摘Garnet lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide(Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12),LLZO)is a benchmark solid-state electrolyte(SSE)material receiving considerable attention owing to its high conductivity and chemical stability against Li metal.Although its electro-chemo-mechanical failure mechanisms have been much investigated,the equivocal roles of grain boundary strength and grain size of LLZO remain under-explored,hindering further performance improvements.Here we decoupled the effects of grain size and grain boundary strength of polycrystalline LLZO via the combination of electrochemical kinetics and the cohesive zone model.We discovered that the disintegration of LLZO is initiated by the accumulation of local displacements,which strongly relates to the changes in both grain size and grain boundary strength.However,variations in grain boundary strength affect the diffusion and propagation pathways of damage,while the failure of LLZO is determined by the grain size.Large LLZO grains facilitate transgranular damage under low grain boundary strength,which can alter local chemo-mechanics within the bulk of LLZO,leading to more extensive damage propagation.The results showcase the structure optimization pathways by preferentially controlling the growth of lithium dendrites at grain boundaries and their penetration in garnet-type SSE.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82070844,82230024,82025008)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7212123)+1 种基金the Peking University People’s Hospital Research and Development Funds(RZ2023-01)the Peking University Medicine Seed Fund for Interdisciplinary Research(BMU2023YFJHMX002,supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities).
文摘Background:Extracellular adenosine triphosphate(ATP)is an important signal molecule.In previous studies,intensive research had revealed the crucial roles of family with sequence similarity 3 member A(FAM3A)in controlling hepatic glucolipid metabolism,isletβcell function,adipocyte differentiation,blood pressure,and other biological and pathophysiological processes.Although mitochondrial protein FAM3A plays crucial roles in the regulation of glucolipid metabolism via stimulating ATP release to activate P2 receptor pathways,its mechanism in promoting ATP release in hepatocytes remains unrevealed.Methods:db/db,high-fat diet(HFD)-fed,and global pannexin 1(PANX1)knockout mice,as well as liver sections of individuals,were used in this study.Adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses were utilized for in vivo gene overexpression or inhibition.To evaluate the metabolic status in mice,oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),pyruvate tolerance test(PTT),insulin tolerance test(ITT),and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)were conducted.Protein-protein interactions were determined by coimmunoprecipitation with mass spectrometry(MS)assays.Results:In livers of individuals and mice with steatosis,the expression of ATP-permeable channel PANX1 was increased(P<0.01).Hepatic PANX1 overexpression ameliorated the dysregulated glucolipid metabolism in obese mice.Mice with hepatic PANX1 knockdown or global PANX1 knockout exhibited disturbed glucolipid metabolism.Restoration of hepatic PANX1 rescued the metabolic disorders of PANX1-deficient mice(P<0.05).Mechanistically,ATP release is mediated by the PANX1-activated protein kinase B-forkhead box protein O1(Akt-FOXO1)pathway to inhibit gluconeogenesis via P2Y receptors in hepatocytes.PANX1-mediated ATP release also activated calmodulin(CaM)(P<0.01),which interacted with c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)to inhibit its activity,thereby deactivating the transcription factor activator protein-1(AP1)and repressing fatty acid synthase(FAS)expression and lipid synthesis(P<0.05).FAM3A stimulated the expression of PANX1 via heat shock factor 1(HSF1)in hepatocytes(P<0.05).Notably,FAM3A overexpression failed to promote ATP release,inhibit the expression of gluconeogenic and lipogenic genes,and suppress gluconeogenesis and lipid deposition in PANX1-deficient hepatocytes and livers.Conclusions:PANX1-mediated release of ATP plays a crucial role in maintaining hepatic glucolipid homeostasis,and it confers FAM3A’s suppressive effects on hepatic gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis.
基金supported by No. 82373870 from the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNo. 2022D01D50 from Xinjiang Natural Science Foundation
文摘Myocardial infarction is a cardiovascular disease(CVD)with high morbidity and mortality,which can trigger a cascade of cardiac pathophysiological changes,including fibrosis,inflammation,ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI),and ventricular remodeling,ultimately leading to heart failure(HF).While conventional pharmacological treatments and clinical reperfusion therapy may enhance short-term prognoses and emergency survival rates,both approaches have limitations and adverse effects.Natural products(NPs)are extensively utilized as therapeutics globally,with some demonstrating potentially favorable therapeutic effects in preclinical and clinical pharmacological studies,positioning them as potential alternatives to modern drugs.This review comprehensively elucidates the pathophysiological mechanisms during myocardial infarction and summarizes the mechanisms by which NPs exert cardiac beneficial effects.These include classical mechanisms such as inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress,alleviation of cardiomyocyte death,attenuation of cardiac fibrosis,improvement of angiogenesis,and emerging mechanisms such as cardiac metabolic regulation and histone modification.Furthermore,the review emphasizes the modulation by NPs of novel targets or signaling pathways in classical mechanisms,including other forms of regulated cell death(RCD),endothelial-mesenchymal transition,non-coding ribonucleic acids(ncRNAs)cascade,and endothelial progenitor cell(EPC)function.Additionally,NPs influencing a particular mechanism are categorized based on their chemical structure,and their relevance is discussed.Finally,the current limitations and prospects of NPs therapy are considered,highlighting their potential for use in myocardial infarction management and identifying issues that require urgent attention.
