Introduced a method of synthesizing hierarchical EU-1 zeolite with organosilanes as additive, and studied the influences of following different kinds of organosilanes on the synthesis of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite: γ-...Introduced a method of synthesizing hierarchical EU-1 zeolite with organosilanes as additive, and studied the influences of following different kinds of organosilanes on the synthesis of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite: γ-glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane(GPTMS), N-β-(aminoethyl)-γ-aminopropyl methyl dimethoxyl silane(APAEDMS),and N-(β-aminoethyl)-γ-aminopropyl dimethoxyl(ethyoxyl) silane(TMPED). The hierarchical EU-1 samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, N_2 adsorption, FT-IR and NH_3-TPD to analyze the crystallinity, morphology, surface area, pore size distribution and acidity. The results showed that hierarchical EU-1 zeolites were successfully synthesized; organosilanes have great influence on crystal morphology of EU-1 zeolites; the exterior surface area of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite, which synthesized with organosilanes(APAEDMS) adding into synthesis system, increased by 62.1% and mesopore volume increased by 129.1% compared with conventional EU-1 zeolites, thus can reduce the diffusional restriction markedly in catalytic reaction. The catalytic performance of hierarchical EU-1zeolites were evaluated in m-xylene isomerization on fixed bed reactor. The catalytic data showed that the isomerization activity PX/X of the hierarchical EU-1 zeolites reached around 24.09% in theoretical thermodynamic equilibrium from 23.83%, and the selectivity of C_8 aromatic hydrocarbon increased from 75.16% to 84.87%. The conversion of p-xylene increased from 16.30% to 18.41%.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients who undergo radical cervical cancer surgery often experience sexual dysfunction and psychological distress,which seriously affects their quality of life.This study aimed to evaluate the clinical ef...BACKGROUND Patients who undergo radical cervical cancer surgery often experience sexual dysfunction and psychological distress,which seriously affects their quality of life.This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction(MBSR)therapy for psychosexual adaptation in patients after radical cervical cancer surgery.AIM To systematically evaluate the clinical effectiveness of MBSR therapy on psychosexual adaptation in patients following radical cervical cancer surgery.METHODS A multicenter retrospective study design was used to analyze the clinical data of 280 patients who underwent radical cervical cancer surgery between January 2021 and August 2024 at Lishui Central Hospital,The Fifth Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University,Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University and Wenzhou Central Hospital.Patients were divided into an intervention group(n=140;receiving standard MBSR intervention)and a control group(n=140;receiving only routine care and sexual health guidance).Among these,140 cases were collected from Lishui Central Hospital,The Fifth Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University,Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University(70 in the intervention group and 70 in the control group)and Wenzhou Central Hospital(70 in the intervention group and 70 in the control group).RESULTS After intervention,patients in the MBSR intervention group showed significant improvement in anxiety and depression levels(anxiety:5.8±1.2 vs 8.3±1.7,P<0.001;depression:6.2±1.4 vs 9.1±1.8,P<0.001).The proportion of patients with clinically significant anxiety decreased from 69.3%to 21.4%(control group:67.9%-52.9%,P<0.001).The intervention group showed significantly better Female Sexual Function Index total scores(23.5±3.6 vs 17.8±3.2,P<0.001)and scores in all dimensions than the control group,with a significantly lower incidence of sexual dysfunction(42.9%vs 67.9%,P<0.001).Regarding sexual relationship satisfaction,both patients in the intervention group(78.3±6.5 vs 65.2±7.8,P<0.001)and their partners(76.9±7.1 vs 63.6±8.3,P<0.001)showed significantly improved scores.Age-stratified analysis showed that MBSR was most effective in younger patients(≤45 years,46-55 years;P<0.001),with relatively less benefit in older patients(>55 years;P=0.032).Multivariate regression analysis confirmed that MBSR intervention[odds ratios(OR)=2.86,95%confidence interval(95%CI):1.75-4.68,P<0.001]and partner support(OR=1.92,95%CI:1.28-2.87,P=0.002)were independent positive predictive factors for improving patients'psychosexual adaptation.CONCLUSION MBSR therapy can effectively improve anxiety and depression in patients after radical cervical cancer surgery and significantly enhance sexual function and sexual relationship satisfaction,with the effects being more pronounced in younger patients.This study demonstrated that MBSR,as an integrative intervention approach,has independent positive effects on psychosexual adaptation in post-operative cervical cancer patients and is worthy of promotion in clinical practice.展开更多
In this editorial,we discussed the article published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes.To understand the effect of mizagliflozin on kidney injury induced by diabetes,we focused on the mechanisms by ...In this editorial,we discussed the article published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes.To understand the effect of mizagliflozin on kidney injury induced by diabetes,we focused on the mechanisms by which high glucose triggers oxidative stress and contributes to kidney injury in diabetes.The high level of unmetabolized glucose reaching the kidney triggers glucose reabsorption by renal tubules,which elevates the cellular glucose level of renal cells.High glucose induces lactate dehydrogenase overexpression and thus shifts glucose metabolism,which causes mitochondrial dysfunction.Mitochondria generate approximately 90%of the reactive oxygen species in cells,whose dysfunction further alters glucose metabolism and enhances reactive oxygen species generation.Oxidative stress stimulates proinflammatory factor production and kidney inflammatory injury.Mizagliflozin decreases glucose reabsorption and thus ameliorates diabetes-induced kidney injury.展开更多
Receptor tyrosine kinases(RTKs)are biological enzymes expressed on cell membranes that can influence cellular signaling,and their overexpression in tumor cells makes them a key route to assess relevant tumor processes...Receptor tyrosine kinases(RTKs)are biological enzymes expressed on cell membranes that can influence cellular signaling,and their overexpression in tumor cells makes them a key route to assess relevant tumor processes.The development of a delivery system that targets and accumulates in RTKs overexpressing-cells at the on-target site is significant for the monitoring of tumor progression and clinical applications through longer tumor site signaling response under low injection frequency.Here,a host-vip nanoscale fluorescent probe SNI@ZIF-8 based on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)and a fluorescent probe SNI constructed from receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor was proposed and prepared for targeting RTKs and enabling prolonged fluorescence imaging in vivo.The folded conformation of the probe SNI resulted in low background fluorescence,and the unfolding of the SNI conformation upon insertion of the RTKs active pocket showed significant fluorescence enhancement thus enabling real-time detection of RTKs.The host-vip system SNI@ZIF-8 could release vip molecules due to the presence of the enzyme,emphasizing the reporting of stable fluorescent signals over time under low injection frequency.SNI@ZIF-8 could provide a signal response on the cell membrane of RTKs overexpressing cells without interference from other substances,and provided a longer fluorescent signal than SNI at equivalent number of injections in tumor-bearing mice.The host-vip system SNI@ZIF-8,with its obvious tumor site enrichment ability and clear fluorescence imaging ability,could be successfully applied to the detection of RTKs on cell membranes in biological systems,providing a new strategy for determining the process of tumor development in clinical applications.展开更多
Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 ...Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 on air pollution(only papers included in the Web of Science Core Collection database were considered),more than 24000 papers were authored or co-authored by scientists working in China.In this paper,we review a limited number of representative and significant studies on atmospheric chemistry in China in the last few years,including studies on(1)sources and emission inventories,(2)atmospheric chemical processes,(3)interactions of air pollution with meteorology,weather and climate,(4)interactions between the biosphere and atmosphere,and(5)data assimilation.The intention was not to provide a complete review of all progress made in the last few years,but rather to serve as a starting point for learning more about atmospheric chemistry research in China.The advances reviewed in this paper have enabled a theoretical framework for the air pollution complex to be established,provided robust scientific support to highly successful air pollution control policies in China,and created great opportunities in education,training,and career development for many graduate students and young scientists.This paper further highlights that developing and low-income countries that are heavily affected by air pollution can benefit from these research advances,whilst at the same time acknowledging that many challenges and opportunities still remain in atmospheric chemistry research in China,to hopefully be addressed over the next few decades.展开更多
Objective: Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion(SIL) and cervical cancer are major threats to females' health and life in China, and we aimed to estimate the economic burden associated with their diagnosis and...Objective: Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion(SIL) and cervical cancer are major threats to females' health and life in China, and we aimed to estimate the economic burden associated with their diagnosis and treatment.Methods: A nationwide multicenter, cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted in 26 qualified hospitals across seven administrative regions of China. We investigated females who had been pathologically diagnosed with SIL and cervical cancer, and included five disease courses(“diagnosis”, “initial treatment”,“chemoradiotherapy”, “follow-up” and “recurrence/progression/metastasis”) to estimate the total costs. The median and interquartile range(IQR) of total costs(including direct medical, direct non-medical, and indirect costs), reimbursement rate by medical insurance, and catastrophic health expenditures in every clinical stage were calculated.Results: A total of 3,471 patients in different clinical stages were analyzed, including low-grade SIL(LSIL)(n=549), high-grade SIL(HSIL)(n=803), cervical cancer stage ⅠA(n=226), ⅠB(n=610), ⅡA(n=487), ⅡB(n=282), Ⅲ(n=452) and Ⅳ(n=62). In urban areas, the estimated total costs of LSIL and HSIL were $1,637.7(IQR:$956.4-$2,669.2) and $2,467.1(IQR:$1,579.1-$3,762.3), while in rural areas the costs were $459.0(IQR:$167.7-$1,330.3) and $1,230.5(IQR:$560.6-$2,104.5), respectively. For patients with cervical cancer stage ⅠA,ⅠB, ⅡA, ⅡB, and Ⅲ-Ⅳ, the total costs were $15,034.9(IQR:$11,083.4-$21,632.4), $19,438.6(IQR:$14,060.0-$26,505.9), $22,968.8(IQR:$16,068.8-$34,615.9), $26,936.0(IQR:$18,176.6-$41,386.0) and $27,332.6(IQR:$17,538.7-$44,897.0), respectively. Medical insurance covered 43%-55% of direct medical costs for cervical cancer patients, while the coverage for SIL patients was 19%-43%. For most cervical cancer patients, the expense was catastrophic, and the extent of catastrophic health expenditure was about twice large for rural patients than that for urban patients in each stage.Conclusions: The economic burden of SIL and cervical cancer in China is substantial, with a significant proportion of the costs being avoidable for patients with LSIL. Even for those with medical insurance, catastrophic health expenditures are also a major concern for patients with cervical cancer, particularly for those living in rural areas.展开更多
AIM: To compare the optic nerve head (ONH) perfusion in both eyes of unilateral idiopathic macular hole (IMH) with normal control group by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and investigate i...AIM: To compare the optic nerve head (ONH) perfusion in both eyes of unilateral idiopathic macular hole (IMH) with normal control group by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and investigate its correlationship with the macular blood perfusion. METHODS: We performed a prospective and cross- sectional study that included 19 patients with full-thickness unilateral IMH and 24 age- and sex-matched controls. All participants received OCTA test. The ONH perfusion was evaluated by the regions of peripapillary and whole en face (the sum of peripapillary and optic disc). The potential correlationship between ONH and parafovea were implied. All the data were performed using the nonparametric test. RESULTS: The mean values of ONH presented that normal control 〉IMH 〉unaffected eyes. A statistical variation was found between three groups in the region of temporal (P=-0.007), Vessel density notablely decreased on the layers of superficial, deep and choroid of parafovea region in IMH group. The correlative coefficients showed that respectively whole en face and deep retina: r=0.528, peripapillary and deep retina: r=0.525, whole en face and choriocapillaries: r=0.569, peripapillary and choriocapillaries: t=0.504. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrate a reduced ONH vessel density in both eyes of IMH patients and the vessel density of ONH in IMH eyes are positively correlated with both the retina capillary and choriocapillary in parafoveal. The reduction of vessel densities may indicate the hypoperfusion in IMH eyes,展开更多
Through a meta-analysis,we comprehensively evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of Kangfuxin liquid(KFXL)in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis(RAS).Randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs)involving R...Through a meta-analysis,we comprehensively evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of Kangfuxin liquid(KFXL)in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis(RAS).Randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs)involving RAS patients treated with KFXL were systematically retrieved from several online databases from inception to December 2021.All the study selection,data extraction,and quality assessments were performed by two independent investigators using the Cochrane systematic review method.The total effective rate,VAS pain score,recurrence rate,and ulcer healing time were analyzed using Rev Man 5.3 software and Stata 16.0.A total of 17 studies consisting of 1703 patients were included in our investigation.The pooled result indicated that when compared with watermelon frost spray(WFS),KFXL had a significantly superior clinical effectiveness rate(logRR=0.19,95%CI:0.15 to 0.22,P<0.00001).Moreover,the ulcer healing time(MD=–1.63,95%CI=–2.32 to–0.93,P<0.00001),VAS pain score(MD=–1.81,95%CI:–2.65 to–0.97,P=0.00),and recurrence rate(logRR=–0.65,95%CI=–0.89 to 0.42,P<0.00001)of patients with RAS were also significantly improved after receiving the KFXL therapy.Our study revealed that KFXL was a more effective treatment for RAS than WFS,and it could significantly decrease the VAS pain score,recurrence rate,and ulcer healing time in patients.However,our study was limited by the quality of available literature,and further robust trials are needed for a more accurate analysis.展开更多
Soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)has raised great environmental concerns.However,the information on national wide distribution of PAHs in soil as well as their effect on soil bacterial commu...Soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)has raised great environmental concerns.However,the information on national wide distribution of PAHs in soil as well as their effect on soil bacterial community are limited.In this study,16 PAHs weremeasured in 94 soil samples collected across China.The total concentration of 16 PAHs(PAHs)in soil ranged from 74.0 to 17,657 ng/g(dry weight basis),with a median value of 200 ng/g.Pyrene was themajor soil PAH,with amedian concentration of 71.3 ng/g.Soil samples from Northeast China had a higher median concentration ofPAHs(1,961 ng/g)than those from other regions.Petroleum emission and wood/grass/coal combustion were potential sources for soil PAHs based on diagnostic ratios and positive matrix factors analysis.A nonnegligible ecological risk(hazard quotients>1)was found in over 20%of soil samples analyzed and the highestmedian total HQs value(8.53)was found in soils from Northeast China.The effect of PAHs on bacterial abundance,α-diversity,andβ-diversity was limited in the soils surveyed.Nevertheless,the relative abundance of some members in genera Gaiella,Nocardioides,and Clostridium was significantly correlated with the concentrations of some PAHs.Especially,the bacterium Gaiella Occulta showed potential in indicating soil contamination by PAH,which is worth further exploration.展开更多
The modern landscape patterns of islands usually show obvious spatial heterogeneity and complex ecological effects due to the vulnerability of ecosystems with natural characteristics under increasing human activities....The modern landscape patterns of islands usually show obvious spatial heterogeneity and complex ecological effects due to the vulnerability of ecosystems with natural characteristics under increasing human activities.In this work,we studied the variation in landscape pattern of the Miaodao Archipelago in Bohai Sea,North China,from 1990 to 2019,and an evaluation index system was established to explore the impacts of natural conditions and human disturbances on the ecological effects in the pressure-state-response(PSR)framework.Empirical analysis was conducted on the natural conditions,human disturbances,and ecological effects.The results show that forest was the main component of the landscape pattern in the archipelago.Both of the areas offorest and construction land were increasing,and the areas of cropland and grassland were declining.Other landscape types changed slightly,and the landscape fragmentation was increasing.The natural condition exhibited positive effects while human disturbance showed negative effects on the local ecology.Human disturbances come mainly from shoreline use while the natural conditions were mainly from the elevation change.The ecological effects were resulted mainly from the net primary productivity and water yield.展开更多
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous microwave ablation(MWA) for small hepatic cancers adjacent to large vessels and to investigate the treatment strategies....Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous microwave ablation(MWA) for small hepatic cancers adjacent to large vessels and to investigate the treatment strategies.Methods From March 2009 to July 2015,a total of 86 patients with 94 tumors underwent ultrasound(US)-guided percutaneous MWA,with pathologically proven or clinically diagnosed liver cancers measuring ≤ 3 cm in diameter and located ≤ 10 mm from a major vessel(n = 94).Regular follow-up after MWA was performed to assess treatment efficacy and perioperative complications.Results The complete ablation rate at 1 month after MWA was 93.3%(84/90).The 6-,9-,12-,24-,36-,48-,60-,72-,and 84-month local recurrence rates were 2.4%,2.4%,3.7%,6.6%,8.4%,8.4%,8.4%,8.4%,and 8.4%,respectively.There were no major complications.The perioperative special complication rate was 5.32%(5/94),including 3 cases of moderate liver function damage and 2 cases of limited sub-capsular hematoma.Conclusion Percutaneous MWA for small hepatic cancers adjacent to large vessels is feasible,effective,and safe with an acceptable rate of complications.The key point is to strictly follow operative indications and adopt proper treatment strategies.展开更多
Sediment traps are an important tool for studying the source, composition and sedimentation processes of sinking particulate matter in the ocean. An in situ observational mooring(TJ-A-1) is located in the northern Sou...Sediment traps are an important tool for studying the source, composition and sedimentation processes of sinking particulate matter in the ocean. An in situ observational mooring(TJ-A-1) is located in the northern South China Sea(20.05°N, 117.42°E) at a water depth of 2 100 m and equipped with two sediment traps deployed at 500 m and 1 950 m. Samples were collected at 18-day intervals, and 20 samples were obtained at both depths from May 2014 to May 2015. Large amounts of fecal matter and marine snow were collected in the lower trap. The fluxes of marine snow and fecal pellets exhibited a fluctuating decrease between May 2014 and early August 2014 and then stabilized at a relatively low level. Scanning electron microscopy observations revealed that the main components of the marine snow and fecal pellets were diatoms, coccolithophores, radiolarians, and other debris, all of which are planktons mostly produced in photic zone. Used in conjunction with the particle collection range estimates from the lower trap and data on ocean surface chlorophyll, these marine snow and fecal pellets were related to the lateral transport of deep water and not vertical migrations from overlying water column. Moreover, the source area might be southwest of Taiwan.展开更多
Studying hydrogen behavior in alloys and the mechanical properties of alloys are essential to various practical uses,such as separation membranes,as well as hydrogen embrittlement protection.In order to further develo...Studying hydrogen behavior in alloys and the mechanical properties of alloys are essential to various practical uses,such as separation membranes,as well as hydrogen embrittlement protection.In order to further develop the non-Pd-alloy membranes used in hydrogen separation,the mechanical,thermal properties of V_(14)NiM(M=Al,Fe,Si,Ti,Zn)and hydrogen solubility and diffusion behaviors of V-based ternary alloys were studied by first principles calculation.The results indicated that the hydrogen solution energies of V-Ni-M are greater than pure vanadium.And the mono-vacancy in pure vanadium can capture 6 H atoms while the V-Ni-M alloys can only capture 5 H atoms.Therefore,the V-Ni-M alloys exhibit lower solubility of hydrogen and higher brittleness resistance to embrittlement compared with pure vanadium.And the diffusion coefficients of V-Ni-M alloys are smaller than that of pure vanadium thanks to smaller hydrogen solubility.The hydrogen solubility and hydrogen permeability can maintain relatively balanced.The study of mechanical properties suggests that the V-Ni-Ti has the best resistance to deformation and pure vanadium has the best ductility.Moreover,V-Ni-Si alloy has the smallest thermal expansion coefficient in the temperature range of 473-723 K,which is the temperature of hydrogen separation,indicating that V-Ni-Si is the best for hydrogen separation according to thermal properties.展开更多
Nine major cell populations among 46,716 cells were identified in mouse intestinal ischemia‒reperfusion(II/R)injury by single-cell RNA sequencing.For enterocyte cells,11 subclusters were found,in which enterocyte clus...Nine major cell populations among 46,716 cells were identified in mouse intestinal ischemia‒reperfusion(II/R)injury by single-cell RNA sequencing.For enterocyte cells,11 subclusters were found,in which enterocyte cluster 1(EC1),enterocyte cluster 3(EC3),and enterocyte cluster 8(EC8)were newly discovered cells in ischemia 45 min/reperfusion 720 min(I 45 min/R 720 min)group.EC1 and EC3 played roles in digestion and absorption,and EC8 played a role in cell junctions.For TA cells,after ischemia 45 min/reperfusion 90 min(I 45 min/R 90 min),many TA cells at the stage of proliferation were identified.For Paneth cells,Paneth cluster 3 was observed in the resting state of normal jejunum.After I 45 min/R 90 min,three new subsets were found,in which Paneth cluster 1 had good antigen presentation activity.The main functions of goblet cells were to synthesize and secrete mucus,and a novel subcluster(goblet cluster 5)with highly proliferative ability was discovered in I 45 min/R 90 min group.As a major part of immune system,the changes in T cells with important roles were clarified.Notably,enterocyte cells secreted Guca2b to interact with Gucy2c receptor on the membranes of stem cells,TA cells,Paneth cells,and goblet cells to elicit intercellular communication.One marker known as glutathione S-transferase mu 3(GSTM3)affected intestinal mucosal barrier function by adjusting mitogen-activated protein kinases(MAPK)signaling during II/R injury.The data on the heterogeneity of intestinal cells,cellular communication and the mechanism of GSTM3 provide a cellular basis for treating II/R injury.展开更多
AIM:To observe the effects of N-acetylserotonin(NAS)administration on retinal ischemia-reperfusion(RIR)injury in rats and explore the underlying mechanisms involving the high mobility group box 1(HMGB1)/receptor for a...AIM:To observe the effects of N-acetylserotonin(NAS)administration on retinal ischemia-reperfusion(RIR)injury in rats and explore the underlying mechanisms involving the high mobility group box 1(HMGB1)/receptor for advanced glycation end-products(RAGE)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)signaling pathway.METHODS:A rat model of RIR was developed by increasing the pressure of the anterior chamber of the eye.Eighty male Sprague Dawley were randomly divided into five groups:sham group(n=8),RIR group(n=28),RIR+NAS group(n=28),RIR+FPS-ZM1 group(n=8)and RIR+NAS+FPS-ZM1 group(n=8).The therapeutic effects of NAS were examined by hematoxylin-eosin(H&E)staining,and retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)counting.The expression of interleukin 1 beta(IL-1β),HMGB1,RAGE,and nod-like receptor 3(NLRP3)proteins and the phosphorylation of nuclear factorkappa B(p-NF-κB)were analyzed by immunohistochemistry staining and Western blot analysis.The expression of HMGB1 protein was also detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).RESULTS:H&E staining results showed that NAS significantly reduced retinal edema and increased the number of RGCs in RIR rats.With NAS therapy,the HMGB1 and RAGE expression decreased significantly,and the activation of the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway was antagonized along with the inhibition of p-NF-κB and NLRP3 protein expression.Additionally,NAS exhibited an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing IL-1βexpression.The inhibitory of RAGE binding to HMGB1 by RAGE inhibitor FPS-ZM1 led to a significant decrease of p-NF-κB and NLRP3 expression,so as to the IL-1βexpression and retinal edema,accompanied by an increase of RGCs in RIR rats.CONCLUSION:NAS may exhibit a neuroprotective effect against RIR via the HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB signaling pathway,which may be a useful therapeutic target for retinal disease.展开更多
Detection of nucleoside derivatives has paramount importance because they are the essential biomolec-ular units for all life.Herein,we report a host-vip approach by using a fluorescent tetraphenylethene-based octaca...Detection of nucleoside derivatives has paramount importance because they are the essential biomolec-ular units for all life.Herein,we report a host-vip approach by using a fluorescent tetraphenylethene-based octacationic cage as host and 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt(HPTS)as vip and fluorescent indicator to form non-fluorescent 1:1:1 host-(endo-exo)vip complex in water.This new host-(endo-exo)vip complex can be successfully used for detecting nucleosides(e.g.,ATP and GTP),DNA(e.g.,sm-DNA),and antibiotics(e.g.,Penicillin G)with off-on fluorescence response via a competitive host-vip exchange with HPTS as exo-vip in water.Furthermore,this on-off-on fluorescent host-vip com-plex is also used for cell imaging based on ATP concentration in HeLa cells.Therefore,this study not only provides insight into the construction of a supramolecular probe with on-off-on fluorescence via host-vip complexation and exchange in solution,but also realizes a universal method for detecting and monitoring biomolecules.展开更多
Owing to the nonequilibrium nature,the energy state of metallic glasses(MGs)can vary a lot and has a critical influence on the physical properties.Exploring new methods to modulate the energy state of glasses and stud...Owing to the nonequilibrium nature,the energy state of metallic glasses(MGs)can vary a lot and has a critical influence on the physical properties.Exploring new methods to modulate the energy state of glasses and studying its relationship with properties have attracted great interests.Herein,we systematically investigate the energy state,mixing entropy and physical properties of Zr–Ti–Cu–Ni–Be multicomponent high entropy MGs by experiments and simulations.We find that the energy state increases along with the increase of mixing entropy.The yield strength and thermal stability of MGs are also enhanced by high mixing entropy.These results may open a new door on regulation of energy states and thus physical properties of MGs.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Innovation Fund for Small and Medium-sized Technology-based Firms(14C26211400552)
文摘Introduced a method of synthesizing hierarchical EU-1 zeolite with organosilanes as additive, and studied the influences of following different kinds of organosilanes on the synthesis of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite: γ-glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane(GPTMS), N-β-(aminoethyl)-γ-aminopropyl methyl dimethoxyl silane(APAEDMS),and N-(β-aminoethyl)-γ-aminopropyl dimethoxyl(ethyoxyl) silane(TMPED). The hierarchical EU-1 samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, N_2 adsorption, FT-IR and NH_3-TPD to analyze the crystallinity, morphology, surface area, pore size distribution and acidity. The results showed that hierarchical EU-1 zeolites were successfully synthesized; organosilanes have great influence on crystal morphology of EU-1 zeolites; the exterior surface area of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite, which synthesized with organosilanes(APAEDMS) adding into synthesis system, increased by 62.1% and mesopore volume increased by 129.1% compared with conventional EU-1 zeolites, thus can reduce the diffusional restriction markedly in catalytic reaction. The catalytic performance of hierarchical EU-1zeolites were evaluated in m-xylene isomerization on fixed bed reactor. The catalytic data showed that the isomerization activity PX/X of the hierarchical EU-1 zeolites reached around 24.09% in theoretical thermodynamic equilibrium from 23.83%, and the selectivity of C_8 aromatic hydrocarbon increased from 75.16% to 84.87%. The conversion of p-xylene increased from 16.30% to 18.41%.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients who undergo radical cervical cancer surgery often experience sexual dysfunction and psychological distress,which seriously affects their quality of life.This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction(MBSR)therapy for psychosexual adaptation in patients after radical cervical cancer surgery.AIM To systematically evaluate the clinical effectiveness of MBSR therapy on psychosexual adaptation in patients following radical cervical cancer surgery.METHODS A multicenter retrospective study design was used to analyze the clinical data of 280 patients who underwent radical cervical cancer surgery between January 2021 and August 2024 at Lishui Central Hospital,The Fifth Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University,Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University and Wenzhou Central Hospital.Patients were divided into an intervention group(n=140;receiving standard MBSR intervention)and a control group(n=140;receiving only routine care and sexual health guidance).Among these,140 cases were collected from Lishui Central Hospital,The Fifth Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University,Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University(70 in the intervention group and 70 in the control group)and Wenzhou Central Hospital(70 in the intervention group and 70 in the control group).RESULTS After intervention,patients in the MBSR intervention group showed significant improvement in anxiety and depression levels(anxiety:5.8±1.2 vs 8.3±1.7,P<0.001;depression:6.2±1.4 vs 9.1±1.8,P<0.001).The proportion of patients with clinically significant anxiety decreased from 69.3%to 21.4%(control group:67.9%-52.9%,P<0.001).The intervention group showed significantly better Female Sexual Function Index total scores(23.5±3.6 vs 17.8±3.2,P<0.001)and scores in all dimensions than the control group,with a significantly lower incidence of sexual dysfunction(42.9%vs 67.9%,P<0.001).Regarding sexual relationship satisfaction,both patients in the intervention group(78.3±6.5 vs 65.2±7.8,P<0.001)and their partners(76.9±7.1 vs 63.6±8.3,P<0.001)showed significantly improved scores.Age-stratified analysis showed that MBSR was most effective in younger patients(≤45 years,46-55 years;P<0.001),with relatively less benefit in older patients(>55 years;P=0.032).Multivariate regression analysis confirmed that MBSR intervention[odds ratios(OR)=2.86,95%confidence interval(95%CI):1.75-4.68,P<0.001]and partner support(OR=1.92,95%CI:1.28-2.87,P=0.002)were independent positive predictive factors for improving patients'psychosexual adaptation.CONCLUSION MBSR therapy can effectively improve anxiety and depression in patients after radical cervical cancer surgery and significantly enhance sexual function and sexual relationship satisfaction,with the effects being more pronounced in younger patients.This study demonstrated that MBSR,as an integrative intervention approach,has independent positive effects on psychosexual adaptation in post-operative cervical cancer patients and is worthy of promotion in clinical practice.
基金Supported by The Basic Research Project of Wenzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau,No.Y20240008The Medical Health Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission,No.2024KY138The Key Laboratory of School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences,Wenzhou Medical University of China,No.JS2023003。
文摘In this editorial,we discussed the article published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes.To understand the effect of mizagliflozin on kidney injury induced by diabetes,we focused on the mechanisms by which high glucose triggers oxidative stress and contributes to kidney injury in diabetes.The high level of unmetabolized glucose reaching the kidney triggers glucose reabsorption by renal tubules,which elevates the cellular glucose level of renal cells.High glucose induces lactate dehydrogenase overexpression and thus shifts glucose metabolism,which causes mitochondrial dysfunction.Mitochondria generate approximately 90%of the reactive oxygen species in cells,whose dysfunction further alters glucose metabolism and enhances reactive oxygen species generation.Oxidative stress stimulates proinflammatory factor production and kidney inflammatory injury.Mizagliflozin decreases glucose reabsorption and thus ameliorates diabetes-induced kidney injury.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22338005,21977015)。
文摘Receptor tyrosine kinases(RTKs)are biological enzymes expressed on cell membranes that can influence cellular signaling,and their overexpression in tumor cells makes them a key route to assess relevant tumor processes.The development of a delivery system that targets and accumulates in RTKs overexpressing-cells at the on-target site is significant for the monitoring of tumor progression and clinical applications through longer tumor site signaling response under low injection frequency.Here,a host-vip nanoscale fluorescent probe SNI@ZIF-8 based on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)and a fluorescent probe SNI constructed from receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor was proposed and prepared for targeting RTKs and enabling prolonged fluorescence imaging in vivo.The folded conformation of the probe SNI resulted in low background fluorescence,and the unfolding of the SNI conformation upon insertion of the RTKs active pocket showed significant fluorescence enhancement thus enabling real-time detection of RTKs.The host-vip system SNI@ZIF-8 could release vip molecules due to the presence of the enzyme,emphasizing the reporting of stable fluorescent signals over time under low injection frequency.SNI@ZIF-8 could provide a signal response on the cell membrane of RTKs overexpressing cells without interference from other substances,and provided a longer fluorescent signal than SNI at equivalent number of injections in tumor-bearing mice.The host-vip system SNI@ZIF-8,with its obvious tumor site enrichment ability and clear fluorescence imaging ability,could be successfully applied to the detection of RTKs on cell membranes in biological systems,providing a new strategy for determining the process of tumor development in clinical applications.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91844000)。
文摘Atmospheric chemistry research has been growing rapidly in China in the last 25 years since the concept of the“air pollution complex”was first proposed by Professor Xiaoyan TANG in 1997.For papers published in 2021 on air pollution(only papers included in the Web of Science Core Collection database were considered),more than 24000 papers were authored or co-authored by scientists working in China.In this paper,we review a limited number of representative and significant studies on atmospheric chemistry in China in the last few years,including studies on(1)sources and emission inventories,(2)atmospheric chemical processes,(3)interactions of air pollution with meteorology,weather and climate,(4)interactions between the biosphere and atmosphere,and(5)data assimilation.The intention was not to provide a complete review of all progress made in the last few years,but rather to serve as a starting point for learning more about atmospheric chemistry research in China.The advances reviewed in this paper have enabled a theoretical framework for the air pollution complex to be established,provided robust scientific support to highly successful air pollution control policies in China,and created great opportunities in education,training,and career development for many graduate students and young scientists.This paper further highlights that developing and low-income countries that are heavily affected by air pollution can benefit from these research advances,whilst at the same time acknowledging that many challenges and opportunities still remain in atmospheric chemistry research in China,to hopefully be addressed over the next few decades.
基金supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (No. OPP1216421)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS) (No. 2021-I2M-1004)。
文摘Objective: Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion(SIL) and cervical cancer are major threats to females' health and life in China, and we aimed to estimate the economic burden associated with their diagnosis and treatment.Methods: A nationwide multicenter, cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted in 26 qualified hospitals across seven administrative regions of China. We investigated females who had been pathologically diagnosed with SIL and cervical cancer, and included five disease courses(“diagnosis”, “initial treatment”,“chemoradiotherapy”, “follow-up” and “recurrence/progression/metastasis”) to estimate the total costs. The median and interquartile range(IQR) of total costs(including direct medical, direct non-medical, and indirect costs), reimbursement rate by medical insurance, and catastrophic health expenditures in every clinical stage were calculated.Results: A total of 3,471 patients in different clinical stages were analyzed, including low-grade SIL(LSIL)(n=549), high-grade SIL(HSIL)(n=803), cervical cancer stage ⅠA(n=226), ⅠB(n=610), ⅡA(n=487), ⅡB(n=282), Ⅲ(n=452) and Ⅳ(n=62). In urban areas, the estimated total costs of LSIL and HSIL were $1,637.7(IQR:$956.4-$2,669.2) and $2,467.1(IQR:$1,579.1-$3,762.3), while in rural areas the costs were $459.0(IQR:$167.7-$1,330.3) and $1,230.5(IQR:$560.6-$2,104.5), respectively. For patients with cervical cancer stage ⅠA,ⅠB, ⅡA, ⅡB, and Ⅲ-Ⅳ, the total costs were $15,034.9(IQR:$11,083.4-$21,632.4), $19,438.6(IQR:$14,060.0-$26,505.9), $22,968.8(IQR:$16,068.8-$34,615.9), $26,936.0(IQR:$18,176.6-$41,386.0) and $27,332.6(IQR:$17,538.7-$44,897.0), respectively. Medical insurance covered 43%-55% of direct medical costs for cervical cancer patients, while the coverage for SIL patients was 19%-43%. For most cervical cancer patients, the expense was catastrophic, and the extent of catastrophic health expenditure was about twice large for rural patients than that for urban patients in each stage.Conclusions: The economic burden of SIL and cervical cancer in China is substantial, with a significant proportion of the costs being avoidable for patients with LSIL. Even for those with medical insurance, catastrophic health expenditures are also a major concern for patients with cervical cancer, particularly for those living in rural areas.
文摘AIM: To compare the optic nerve head (ONH) perfusion in both eyes of unilateral idiopathic macular hole (IMH) with normal control group by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and investigate its correlationship with the macular blood perfusion. METHODS: We performed a prospective and cross- sectional study that included 19 patients with full-thickness unilateral IMH and 24 age- and sex-matched controls. All participants received OCTA test. The ONH perfusion was evaluated by the regions of peripapillary and whole en face (the sum of peripapillary and optic disc). The potential correlationship between ONH and parafovea were implied. All the data were performed using the nonparametric test. RESULTS: The mean values of ONH presented that normal control 〉IMH 〉unaffected eyes. A statistical variation was found between three groups in the region of temporal (P=-0.007), Vessel density notablely decreased on the layers of superficial, deep and choroid of parafovea region in IMH group. The correlative coefficients showed that respectively whole en face and deep retina: r=0.528, peripapillary and deep retina: r=0.525, whole en face and choriocapillaries: r=0.569, peripapillary and choriocapillaries: t=0.504. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrate a reduced ONH vessel density in both eyes of IMH patients and the vessel density of ONH in IMH eyes are positively correlated with both the retina capillary and choriocapillary in parafoveal. The reduction of vessel densities may indicate the hypoperfusion in IMH eyes,
基金Hebei province administration of traditional Chinese Me dicine(Grant No.2019141)。
文摘Through a meta-analysis,we comprehensively evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of Kangfuxin liquid(KFXL)in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis(RAS).Randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs)involving RAS patients treated with KFXL were systematically retrieved from several online databases from inception to December 2021.All the study selection,data extraction,and quality assessments were performed by two independent investigators using the Cochrane systematic review method.The total effective rate,VAS pain score,recurrence rate,and ulcer healing time were analyzed using Rev Man 5.3 software and Stata 16.0.A total of 17 studies consisting of 1703 patients were included in our investigation.The pooled result indicated that when compared with watermelon frost spray(WFS),KFXL had a significantly superior clinical effectiveness rate(logRR=0.19,95%CI:0.15 to 0.22,P<0.00001).Moreover,the ulcer healing time(MD=–1.63,95%CI=–2.32 to–0.93,P<0.00001),VAS pain score(MD=–1.81,95%CI:–2.65 to–0.97,P=0.00),and recurrence rate(logRR=–0.65,95%CI=–0.89 to 0.42,P<0.00001)of patients with RAS were also significantly improved after receiving the KFXL therapy.Our study revealed that KFXL was a more effective treatment for RAS than WFS,and it could significantly decrease the VAS pain score,recurrence rate,and ulcer healing time in patients.However,our study was limited by the quality of available literature,and further robust trials are needed for a more accurate analysis.
基金This work was funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1807000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42007328,41977273 and U21A20291)+1 种基金the Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Province(No.2021CXGC011206)the 111 Program,Ministry of Education,China(No.T2017002).
文摘Soil contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)has raised great environmental concerns.However,the information on national wide distribution of PAHs in soil as well as their effect on soil bacterial community are limited.In this study,16 PAHs weremeasured in 94 soil samples collected across China.The total concentration of 16 PAHs(PAHs)in soil ranged from 74.0 to 17,657 ng/g(dry weight basis),with a median value of 200 ng/g.Pyrene was themajor soil PAH,with amedian concentration of 71.3 ng/g.Soil samples from Northeast China had a higher median concentration ofPAHs(1,961 ng/g)than those from other regions.Petroleum emission and wood/grass/coal combustion were potential sources for soil PAHs based on diagnostic ratios and positive matrix factors analysis.A nonnegligible ecological risk(hazard quotients>1)was found in over 20%of soil samples analyzed and the highestmedian total HQs value(8.53)was found in soils from Northeast China.The effect of PAHs on bacterial abundance,α-diversity,andβ-diversity was limited in the soils surveyed.Nevertheless,the relative abundance of some members in genera Gaiella,Nocardioides,and Clostridium was significantly correlated with the concentrations of some PAHs.Especially,the bacterium Gaiella Occulta showed potential in indicating soil contamination by PAH,which is worth further exploration.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFD0900806)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1806214)the landscape pattern analysis and remote sensing interpretation work were supported by the Shandong Ocean Special Fund“Ocean Health”Key Science and Technology Innovation Project(No.2018SDKJ05)。
文摘The modern landscape patterns of islands usually show obvious spatial heterogeneity and complex ecological effects due to the vulnerability of ecosystems with natural characteristics under increasing human activities.In this work,we studied the variation in landscape pattern of the Miaodao Archipelago in Bohai Sea,North China,from 1990 to 2019,and an evaluation index system was established to explore the impacts of natural conditions and human disturbances on the ecological effects in the pressure-state-response(PSR)framework.Empirical analysis was conducted on the natural conditions,human disturbances,and ecological effects.The results show that forest was the main component of the landscape pattern in the archipelago.Both of the areas offorest and construction land were increasing,and the areas of cropland and grassland were declining.Other landscape types changed slightly,and the landscape fragmentation was increasing.The natural condition exhibited positive effects while human disturbance showed negative effects on the local ecology.Human disturbances come mainly from shoreline use while the natural conditions were mainly from the elevation change.The ecological effects were resulted mainly from the net primary productivity and water yield.
文摘Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous microwave ablation(MWA) for small hepatic cancers adjacent to large vessels and to investigate the treatment strategies.Methods From March 2009 to July 2015,a total of 86 patients with 94 tumors underwent ultrasound(US)-guided percutaneous MWA,with pathologically proven or clinically diagnosed liver cancers measuring ≤ 3 cm in diameter and located ≤ 10 mm from a major vessel(n = 94).Regular follow-up after MWA was performed to assess treatment efficacy and perioperative complications.Results The complete ablation rate at 1 month after MWA was 93.3%(84/90).The 6-,9-,12-,24-,36-,48-,60-,72-,and 84-month local recurrence rates were 2.4%,2.4%,3.7%,6.6%,8.4%,8.4%,8.4%,8.4%,and 8.4%,respectively.There were no major complications.The perioperative special complication rate was 5.32%(5/94),including 3 cases of moderate liver function damage and 2 cases of limited sub-capsular hematoma.Conclusion Percutaneous MWA for small hepatic cancers adjacent to large vessels is feasible,effective,and safe with an acceptable rate of complications.The key point is to strictly follow operative indications and adopt proper treatment strategies.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 91528304 and 41376043.
文摘Sediment traps are an important tool for studying the source, composition and sedimentation processes of sinking particulate matter in the ocean. An in situ observational mooring(TJ-A-1) is located in the northern South China Sea(20.05°N, 117.42°E) at a water depth of 2 100 m and equipped with two sediment traps deployed at 500 m and 1 950 m. Samples were collected at 18-day intervals, and 20 samples were obtained at both depths from May 2014 to May 2015. Large amounts of fecal matter and marine snow were collected in the lower trap. The fluxes of marine snow and fecal pellets exhibited a fluctuating decrease between May 2014 and early August 2014 and then stabilized at a relatively low level. Scanning electron microscopy observations revealed that the main components of the marine snow and fecal pellets were diatoms, coccolithophores, radiolarians, and other debris, all of which are planktons mostly produced in photic zone. Used in conjunction with the particle collection range estimates from the lower trap and data on ocean surface chlorophyll, these marine snow and fecal pellets were related to the lateral transport of deep water and not vertical migrations from overlying water column. Moreover, the source area might be southwest of Taiwan.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51974258,51674205 and 51575452)。
文摘Studying hydrogen behavior in alloys and the mechanical properties of alloys are essential to various practical uses,such as separation membranes,as well as hydrogen embrittlement protection.In order to further develop the non-Pd-alloy membranes used in hydrogen separation,the mechanical,thermal properties of V_(14)NiM(M=Al,Fe,Si,Ti,Zn)and hydrogen solubility and diffusion behaviors of V-based ternary alloys were studied by first principles calculation.The results indicated that the hydrogen solution energies of V-Ni-M are greater than pure vanadium.And the mono-vacancy in pure vanadium can capture 6 H atoms while the V-Ni-M alloys can only capture 5 H atoms.Therefore,the V-Ni-M alloys exhibit lower solubility of hydrogen and higher brittleness resistance to embrittlement compared with pure vanadium.And the diffusion coefficients of V-Ni-M alloys are smaller than that of pure vanadium thanks to smaller hydrogen solubility.The hydrogen solubility and hydrogen permeability can maintain relatively balanced.The study of mechanical properties suggests that the V-Ni-Ti has the best resistance to deformation and pure vanadium has the best ductility.Moreover,V-Ni-Si alloy has the smallest thermal expansion coefficient in the temperature range of 473-723 K,which is the temperature of hydrogen separation,indicating that V-Ni-Si is the best for hydrogen separation according to thermal properties.
文摘Nine major cell populations among 46,716 cells were identified in mouse intestinal ischemia‒reperfusion(II/R)injury by single-cell RNA sequencing.For enterocyte cells,11 subclusters were found,in which enterocyte cluster 1(EC1),enterocyte cluster 3(EC3),and enterocyte cluster 8(EC8)were newly discovered cells in ischemia 45 min/reperfusion 720 min(I 45 min/R 720 min)group.EC1 and EC3 played roles in digestion and absorption,and EC8 played a role in cell junctions.For TA cells,after ischemia 45 min/reperfusion 90 min(I 45 min/R 90 min),many TA cells at the stage of proliferation were identified.For Paneth cells,Paneth cluster 3 was observed in the resting state of normal jejunum.After I 45 min/R 90 min,three new subsets were found,in which Paneth cluster 1 had good antigen presentation activity.The main functions of goblet cells were to synthesize and secrete mucus,and a novel subcluster(goblet cluster 5)with highly proliferative ability was discovered in I 45 min/R 90 min group.As a major part of immune system,the changes in T cells with important roles were clarified.Notably,enterocyte cells secreted Guca2b to interact with Gucy2c receptor on the membranes of stem cells,TA cells,Paneth cells,and goblet cells to elicit intercellular communication.One marker known as glutathione S-transferase mu 3(GSTM3)affected intestinal mucosal barrier function by adjusting mitogen-activated protein kinases(MAPK)signaling during II/R injury.The data on the heterogeneity of intestinal cells,cellular communication and the mechanism of GSTM3 provide a cellular basis for treating II/R injury.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82071888)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021MH351,No.ZR2020MH074)+1 种基金the Introduction and Cultivation Project for Young Innovative Talents in Shandong ProvinceWeifang Science and Technology Development Plan(No.2021GX057).
文摘AIM:To observe the effects of N-acetylserotonin(NAS)administration on retinal ischemia-reperfusion(RIR)injury in rats and explore the underlying mechanisms involving the high mobility group box 1(HMGB1)/receptor for advanced glycation end-products(RAGE)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)signaling pathway.METHODS:A rat model of RIR was developed by increasing the pressure of the anterior chamber of the eye.Eighty male Sprague Dawley were randomly divided into five groups:sham group(n=8),RIR group(n=28),RIR+NAS group(n=28),RIR+FPS-ZM1 group(n=8)and RIR+NAS+FPS-ZM1 group(n=8).The therapeutic effects of NAS were examined by hematoxylin-eosin(H&E)staining,and retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)counting.The expression of interleukin 1 beta(IL-1β),HMGB1,RAGE,and nod-like receptor 3(NLRP3)proteins and the phosphorylation of nuclear factorkappa B(p-NF-κB)were analyzed by immunohistochemistry staining and Western blot analysis.The expression of HMGB1 protein was also detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).RESULTS:H&E staining results showed that NAS significantly reduced retinal edema and increased the number of RGCs in RIR rats.With NAS therapy,the HMGB1 and RAGE expression decreased significantly,and the activation of the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway was antagonized along with the inhibition of p-NF-κB and NLRP3 protein expression.Additionally,NAS exhibited an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing IL-1βexpression.The inhibitory of RAGE binding to HMGB1 by RAGE inhibitor FPS-ZM1 led to a significant decrease of p-NF-κB and NLRP3 expression,so as to the IL-1βexpression and retinal edema,accompanied by an increase of RGCs in RIR rats.CONCLUSION:NAS may exhibit a neuroprotective effect against RIR via the HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB signaling pathway,which may be a useful therapeutic target for retinal disease.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Nos.22122108,21971208 and 21771145)the Natu-ral Science Basic Research Plan for Distinguished Young Scholars in Shaanxi Province of China(No.2021JC-37)the Fok Ying Tong Education Foundation(No.171010).
文摘Detection of nucleoside derivatives has paramount importance because they are the essential biomolec-ular units for all life.Herein,we report a host-vip approach by using a fluorescent tetraphenylethene-based octacationic cage as host and 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt(HPTS)as vip and fluorescent indicator to form non-fluorescent 1:1:1 host-(endo-exo)vip complex in water.This new host-(endo-exo)vip complex can be successfully used for detecting nucleosides(e.g.,ATP and GTP),DNA(e.g.,sm-DNA),and antibiotics(e.g.,Penicillin G)with off-on fluorescence response via a competitive host-vip exchange with HPTS as exo-vip in water.Furthermore,this on-off-on fluorescent host-vip com-plex is also used for cell imaging based on ATP concentration in HeLa cells.Therefore,this study not only provides insight into the construction of a supramolecular probe with on-off-on fluorescence via host-vip complexation and exchange in solution,but also realizes a universal method for detecting and monitoring biomolecules.
基金financial supports from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0703602 and 2018YFA0703604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51922102 and 51827801)+1 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(Grant No.2019296)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LR22E010004)。
文摘Owing to the nonequilibrium nature,the energy state of metallic glasses(MGs)can vary a lot and has a critical influence on the physical properties.Exploring new methods to modulate the energy state of glasses and studying its relationship with properties have attracted great interests.Herein,we systematically investigate the energy state,mixing entropy and physical properties of Zr–Ti–Cu–Ni–Be multicomponent high entropy MGs by experiments and simulations.We find that the energy state increases along with the increase of mixing entropy.The yield strength and thermal stability of MGs are also enhanced by high mixing entropy.These results may open a new door on regulation of energy states and thus physical properties of MGs.