This integrative review examines the therapeutic applications of aromatherapy in cognitive impairment spectrum disorders,spanning from subjective cognitive decline to dementia.A comprehensive search across twelve data...This integrative review examines the therapeutic applications of aromatherapy in cognitive impairment spectrum disorders,spanning from subjective cognitive decline to dementia.A comprehensive search across twelve databases(PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,Cochrane Library,Scopus,OVID,EBSCOhost,ProQuest,CNKI,WF,VIP,and CBM)identified 28 studies up to March 2024,analyzed through Whittemore and Knafl’s five-stage framework with mixed methods appraisal tool(MMAT)quality appraisal and Template for Intervention Description and Replication-guided data extraction.Three primary intervention modalities emerged:inhalation(most prevalent),massage,and combined approaches,employing diverse essential oils with variations in dosage,administration timing,and environmental contexts.Outcome assessments covered cognitive performance,neuropsychiatric symptoms,functional abilities,quality of life metrics,caregiver impacts,and safety profiles.When demonstrating therapeutic potential,significant heterogeneity in essential oil selection(types and concentrations)and intervention protocols hindered comparative analysis.Future research should focus on understanding the compositions of essential oils to establish appropriate applications and dosage guidelines.In addition,more reliable information on safe inhalation methods is necessary,alongside the exploration of traditional Chinese medicine essential oils to enhance aromatherapy practices.High-quality randomized controlled trials are essential to assess the effectiveness and safety of aromatherapy in this context.展开更多
Today,energy is essential for every aspect of human life,including clothing,food,housing and transportation.However,traditional energy resources are insufficient to meet our modern needs.Self-powered sensing devices e...Today,energy is essential for every aspect of human life,including clothing,food,housing and transportation.However,traditional energy resources are insufficient to meet our modern needs.Self-powered sensing devices emerge as promising alternatives,offering sustained operation without relying on external power sources.Leveraging advancements in materials and manufacturing research,these devices can autonomously harvest energy from various sources.In this review,we focus on the current landscape of self-powered wearable sensors,providing a concise overview of energy harvesting technologies,conversion mechanisms,structural or material innovations,and energy storage platforms.Then,we present experimental advances in different energy sources,showing their underlying mechanisms,and the potential for energy acquisition.Furthermore,we discuss the applications of self-powered flexible sensors in diverse fields such as medicine,sports,and food.Despite significant progress in this field,widespread commercialization will necessitate enhanced sensor detection abilities,improved design factors for adaptable devices,and a balance between sensitivity and standardization.展开更多
A straw interlayer added to soil can effectively reduce soil salinity effects on plant growth,however,the effects of soil moisture,salt and microbial community composition on plant growth under a straw interlayer are ...A straw interlayer added to soil can effectively reduce soil salinity effects on plant growth,however,the effects of soil moisture,salt and microbial community composition on plant growth under a straw interlayer are unclear.A rhizobox study was conducted to investigate the role of straw interlayer thickness on soil moisture,salt migration,microbial community composition,as well as root growth in sunflower.The study included four treatments:Control(no straw interlayer);S3(straw interlayer of 3.0 cm);S5(straw interlayer of 5.0 cm);S7(straw interlayer of 7.0 cm).Straw interlayer treatments increased soil moisture by 8.2–11.0%after irrigation and decreased soil salt content after the bud stage in 0–40 cm soil.Total root length,total root surface area,average root diameter,total root volume and the number of root tips of sunflower plants were higher under straw interlayer treatments than in the control,and were the highest under the S5 treatment.This stimulated root growth was ascribed to the higher abundance of Chloroflexi and Verrucomicrobia bacteria in soil with a straw interlayer,which was increased by 55.7 and 54.7%,respectively,in the S5 treatment.Addition of a straw interlayer of 5 cm thickness is a practical and environmentally feasible approach for improving sunflower root growth in saline-alkali soil.展开更多
The combination of organic carbon(OC) and reactive minerals is a crucial mechanism of soil carbon(C) storage, which is regulated by the formation of organo-mineral complexes on the surface of soil colloids. The effect...The combination of organic carbon(OC) and reactive minerals is a crucial mechanism of soil carbon(C) storage, which is regulated by the formation of organo-mineral complexes on the surface of soil colloids. The effect of organic fertilizer on the storage mechanism of OC in soil colloids was studied through an 8-year field experiment, which included four treatments: i) no fertilization(control, CK), ii) only mineral N, P, and K fertilization(NPK), iii) NPK plus a low level(450 kg C ha^(-1)year^(-1)) of organic fertilization(NPKC1), and iv) NPK plus a high level(900 kg C ha^(-1)year^(-1)) of organic fertilization(NPKC2). The main results indicated that organic fertilizer addition significantly increased the content of aromatic-C, which was 158.7% and 140.0% higher in soil colloids than in bulk soil in the NPKC1 and NPKC2 treatments, respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy further demonstrated that the relative proportion of C=C group on the surface of soil colloids was increased by 20.1% and 19.1% in the NPKC1 and NPKC2 treatments, respectively,compared with the CK. In addition, compared with the NPK treatment, the content of reactive minerals(such as Fe and Al oxides) significantly increased with organic fertilization, which was positively correlated with C=C group in soil colloids. This indicates that aromatic-C may be retained by the formation of aromatic-mineral complexes with reactive minerals in soil colloids. Organic fertilization also significantly increased OC storage efficiency(OCSE), which was significantly higher in the NPKC1 treatment than in the NPKC2 treatment. Therefore, a moderate amount of organic fertilizer application is a better agronomic practice to increase OCSE and OC storage in saline-alkaline paddy soils.展开更多
Crossbreeding between Epinephelas coioides （ ♀ ） and Epinephelus lanceolatus （♂） was conducted by artificial insemination. Fertilized eggs were col- lected at 0, 30, 90 s, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,...Crossbreeding between Epinephelas coioides （ ♀ ） and Epinephelus lanceolatus （♂） was conducted by artificial insemination. Fertilized eggs were col- lected at 0, 30, 90 s, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 min post-insemination respectively, which were fixed by Smith＇s solution, embedded by paraffins and stained by H.E. According to the characteristics of Epinephelus coioides eggs, tissue section method was modified. The results showed that the sperms of Epinephelus lanceolatus rapidly entered the eggs of Epinephelus coioides at 30 s - 1 rain post-insemination. Observation results of tissue sections showed that mature eggs of Epinephelus coioides remained at metaphase of secondary maturation division. The eggs were activated after sperm penetration into the egg. With the develop- ment of secondary maturation division, at 2 rain post-insemination, eggs reached the metaphase of secondary maturation division ; at 3 - 6 rain post-insemination, sperm asters appeared; at 5 min post-insemination, eggs extruded secondary polar body; at 7 -15 rain post-insemination, male pronucleus and female pronucleus moved closer to each other and fused finally, forming a clear junction line; subsequently, zygote nucleus formed and karyotheca became faint; at 15 min pest-insem- ination, first karvokinetic division was develoued.展开更多
Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor ...Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor film quality and numerous defects.Here we introduce an efficient strategy based on a simple trimethylsilyl halide surface passivation to increase the film quality and reduce the defect density.At the same time,a hydrophobic protective layer on the perovskite surface is formed,which enhanced the PKSCs’stability.The efficiency of the solar cell after the passivation was enhanced from 10.05%to 12.22%with the improved open-circuit voltage from 0.57 V to 0.70 V.In addition,after 92 days of storage in N_(2) filled glovebox,the modified T-PKSCs demonstrated high stability maintaining 80%of its initial efficiency.This work provides a simple and widely used strategy to optimize the surface/interface optoelectronic properties of perovskites for giving more efficient and stable solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.展开更多
A novel chaotic optical time-domain reflectometry(OTDR)-based approach was proposed for monitoring long-haul fiber communication systems with multiple fiber segments. The self-phase modulation and group velocity dispe...A novel chaotic optical time-domain reflectometry(OTDR)-based approach was proposed for monitoring long-haul fiber communication systems with multiple fiber segments. The self-phase modulation and group velocity dispersion effects of the optical cable was considered in demonstrating the proof-of-concept experiment and simulation. In experiments, the correlation peaks are clearly obtained from the correlation trace between the reference and reflected(or scattered) light signals propagating in three optical-fiber segments. The technique affords a high spatial resolution of 2 m, and further long-haul fiber simulations indicate that the sensing distance can be more than 3300 km. Thus, the new proposed technique can be effectively applied for health monitoring of long-haul fiber communication systems.展开更多
Increasing mechanical flexibility without sacrificing electrochemical performance of the electrode material is highly desired in the design of flexible electrochemical energy storage devices.In metal-related materials...Increasing mechanical flexibility without sacrificing electrochemical performance of the electrode material is highly desired in the design of flexible electrochemical energy storage devices.In metal-related materials science,decreasing the grain size introduces more grain boundaries;this stops dislocations and crack propagation under deformation,and results in increased strength and toughness.However,such a size refinement effect has not been considered in the mechanical properties,particle stacking,wetting,and electrochemical performances of flexible supercapacitor electrodes.In this paper,MXene was used as an electrode material to study the size refinement effect of flexible supercapacitors.Size refinement improved the strength and toughness of the MXene electrodes,and this resulted in increased flexibility.Finite elemental analysis provided a theoretical understanding of size refinement-increased flexibility.Moreover,the size refinement also improved the specific surface area,electric conductance,ion transportation,and water wetting properties of the electrode,and the size refinement provided highly increased energy density and power density of the MXene supercapacitors.A highly flexible,water-proof supercapacitor was fabricated using size-refined MXene.The current study provides a new viewpoint for designing tough and flexible energy storage electrodes.The size refinement effect may also be applicable for metal ion batteries and electronic and photo devices composed of MXene and other nanoparticles.展开更多
Body mass is considered to be related with immune function in animals. Our aim was to test the hypothesis that cellular and innate immunity would be suppressed in high body mass of Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus...Body mass is considered to be related with immune function in animals. Our aim was to test the hypothesis that cellular and innate immunity would be suppressed in high body mass of Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus). Six heavier (high body mass, HBM) and six lighter (low body mass, LBM) hamsters were selected from 28 male hamsters. Body mass, body fat mass, wet spleen mass and blood glucose levels were significantly higher in the HBM group than in the LBM group. However, phytohaemagglutinin response, serum bacteria killing capacity and white blood cells did not differ between the two groups, suggesting cellular and innate immunity was?not impaired in high body mass of hamsters. There was no correlation between cellular, innate immunity and body mass, body fat mass and glucose levels, suggesting cellular and innate immunity was?not suppressed by higher body mass, body fat mass and glucose levels. In summary, cellular and innate immunity was not impaired in the HBM hamsters compared with the LBM hamsters.展开更多
The simultaneous achievement of wide band gap and strong nonlinear optical(NLO)effect poses a challenging task in the development of infrared(IR)NLO materials.The coupling strategy of polyhedral building blocks has be...The simultaneous achievement of wide band gap and strong nonlinear optical(NLO)effect poses a challenging task in the development of infrared(IR)NLO materials.The coupling strategy of polyhedral building blocks has been demonstrated to be one of the effective approaches for constructing superior optical materials with well-balanced performance.Here,a new family of IR NLO materials A^(I)_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22)(AI=K,Rb)that first contain[MgS_(6)]octahedra and T2-type supertetrahedra was designed and synthesized.K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) exhibits a wide band gap of 3.34 eV,and a moderate second-harmonic generation response intensity of 0.4 times that of AgGaS2 under 2µm Q-switched laser radiation.Furthermore,the birefringence of K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) is calculated to be 0.028@1064 nm,resulting in favorable phase-matching behavior in IR region.These characteristics suggest that K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) could be a promising material for nonlinear frequency conversion applications and it provides new ideas into the design of novel compounds with outstanding IR NLO performances.展开更多
regulation of miRNA genes contributes to pathogenesis of a wide range of human diseases, including cancer. The TAR DNA binding protein 43 （TDP- 43）, a RNAJDNA binding protein associated with neu- rodegeneration, is ...regulation of miRNA genes contributes to pathogenesis of a wide range of human diseases, including cancer. The TAR DNA binding protein 43 （TDP- 43）, a RNAJDNA binding protein associated with neu- rodegeneration, is involved in miRNA biogenesis. Here, we systematically examined miRNAs regulated by TDP- 43 using RNA-Seq coupled with an siRNA-mediated knockdown approach. TDP-43 knockdown affected the expression of a number of miRNAs. In addition, TDP-43 down-regulation led to alterations in the patterns of dif- ferent isoforms of miRNAs （isomiRs） and miRNA arm selection, suggesting a previously unknown role of TDP- 43 in miRNA processing. A number of TDP-43 associ- ated miRNAs, and their candidate target genes, are associated with human cancers. Our data reveal highly complex roles of TDP-43 in regulating different miRNAs and their target genes. Our results suggest that TDP-43 may promote migration of lung cancer cells by regulat- ing miR-423-3p. In contrast, TDP-43 increases miR-500a- 3p expression and binds to the mature miR-500a-3p sequence. Reduced expression of miR-500a-3p is associated with poor survival of lung cancer patients,suggesting that TDP-43 may have a suppressive role in cancer by regulating miR-500a-3p. Cancer-associated genes LIF and PAPPA are possible targets of miR-500a- 3p. Our work suggests that TDP-43-regulated miRNAs may play multifaceted roles in the pathogenesis of cancer.展开更多
Spinal acrylic bone cements(ABCs)are used clinically for percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)and kyphoplasty(PKP)to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Product translation of spinal ABC products followed th...Spinal acrylic bone cements(ABCs)are used clinically for percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)and kyphoplasty(PKP)to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Product translation of spinal ABC products followed the design control processes including design verification and validation.The bench to bedside translation of the first Chinese spinal ABC product(Alliment®,namely Alliment Cement)approved by National Medical Products Administration of China was investigated and another commercial product served as the control(Osteopal®V,namely Osteopal V Cement).Results of non-clinical bench performance verification tests of compression,bending and monomer release showed that the newly marketed Alliment Cement is similar to the Osteopal V Cement with properties of both meeting the criteria specified by standards.The Alliment Cement demonstrated good biocompatibility during the 26 weeks’bone implantation test.Porcine cadaver validation tests further revealed that the Alliment Cement satisfied the needs for both PVP and PKP procedures.A post-approval,retrospective clinical investigation further demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the Alliment Cement,with a significant reduction of pain and the improved stability of the fractured vertebral bodies.A successful translation of biomaterial medical products needs close collaborations among academia,industry,healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies.展开更多
MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are critical for both development and function of the central nervous system. Significant evidence suggests that abnormal expression of miRNAs is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. MeCP...MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are critical for both development and function of the central nervous system. Significant evidence suggests that abnormal expression of miRNAs is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. MeCP2 protein is an epigenetic regulator repressing or activating gene transcription by binding to methylated DNA. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function muta- tions in the MECP2 gene lead to neurodevelopmental disorders such as Rett syndrome, autism and MECP2 duplication syndrome. In this study, we demonstrate that miR-130a inhibits neurite outgrowth and reduces dendritic spine density as well as dendritic complexity. Bioinformatics analyses, cell cultures and biochemical experiments indicate that miR-130a targets MECP2 and down-regulates MeCP2 protein expression. Further- more, expression of the wild-type MeCP2, but not a loss- of-function mutant, rescues the miR-130a-induced phe- notype. Our study uncovers the MECP2 gene as a pre- vious unknown target for miR-130a, supporting that miR-130a may play a role in neurodevelopment by reg- ulating MeCP2. Together with data from other groups,our work suggests that a feedback regulatory mecha- nism involving both miR-130a and MeCP2 may serve to ensure their appropriate expression and function in neural development.展开更多
Biodiversity is undergoing unprecedented changes characterized by long-term,complex,and lagging consequences[1].Understanding the dynamic changes of biodiversity is essential for the conservation of biodiversity[2].Bi...Biodiversity is undergoing unprecedented changes characterized by long-term,complex,and lagging consequences[1].Understanding the dynamic changes of biodiversity is essential for the conservation of biodiversity[2].Biodiversity monitoring is periodic measurements of biodiversity within a given area,such as data collection regarding the structure and function of ecosystems,the composition and distribution of species,and environmental factors.Based on the collected data,analyses could be performed to determine the trends of biodiversity change and potential drivers and assist in the evaluation of conservation effectiveness and decision-making[2,3].展开更多
Axonal transport of mitochondria is critical for neuronal survival and function. Automatically quantifying and analyzing mitochondrial movement in a large quantity remain challenging. Here, we report an efficient meth...Axonal transport of mitochondria is critical for neuronal survival and function. Automatically quantifying and analyzing mitochondrial movement in a large quantity remain challenging. Here, we report an efficient method for imaging and quantifying axonal mitochondrial trans- port using microfluidic-chamber-cultured neurons together with a newly developed analysis package named ＂MitoQuant＂. This tool-kit consists of an automated program for tracking mitochondrial movement inside live neuronal axons and a transient-velocity analysis program for analyzing dynamic movement patterns of mitochondria. Using this method, we examined axonal mitochondrial movement both in cultured mammalian neurons and in motor neuron axons of Drosophila in vivo. In 3 different paradigms （temperature changes, drug treatment and genetic manipulation） that affect mitochondria, we have shown that this new method is highly efficient and sensitive for detecting changes in mitochondrial movement. The method significantly enhanced our ability to quantitatively analyze axonal mitochondrial movement and allowed us to detect dynamic changes in axonal mltochondrial transport that were not detected by traditional kymographic analyses.展开更多
文摘This integrative review examines the therapeutic applications of aromatherapy in cognitive impairment spectrum disorders,spanning from subjective cognitive decline to dementia.A comprehensive search across twelve databases(PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,Cochrane Library,Scopus,OVID,EBSCOhost,ProQuest,CNKI,WF,VIP,and CBM)identified 28 studies up to March 2024,analyzed through Whittemore and Knafl’s five-stage framework with mixed methods appraisal tool(MMAT)quality appraisal and Template for Intervention Description and Replication-guided data extraction.Three primary intervention modalities emerged:inhalation(most prevalent),massage,and combined approaches,employing diverse essential oils with variations in dosage,administration timing,and environmental contexts.Outcome assessments covered cognitive performance,neuropsychiatric symptoms,functional abilities,quality of life metrics,caregiver impacts,and safety profiles.When demonstrating therapeutic potential,significant heterogeneity in essential oil selection(types and concentrations)and intervention protocols hindered comparative analysis.Future research should focus on understanding the compositions of essential oils to establish appropriate applications and dosage guidelines.In addition,more reliable information on safe inhalation methods is necessary,alongside the exploration of traditional Chinese medicine essential oils to enhance aromatherapy practices.High-quality randomized controlled trials are essential to assess the effectiveness and safety of aromatherapy in this context.
基金supported by the Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Tumour Energy Therapy Technology and Equipment。
文摘Today,energy is essential for every aspect of human life,including clothing,food,housing and transportation.However,traditional energy resources are insufficient to meet our modern needs.Self-powered sensing devices emerge as promising alternatives,offering sustained operation without relying on external power sources.Leveraging advancements in materials and manufacturing research,these devices can autonomously harvest energy from various sources.In this review,we focus on the current landscape of self-powered wearable sensors,providing a concise overview of energy harvesting technologies,conversion mechanisms,structural or material innovations,and energy storage platforms.Then,we present experimental advances in different energy sources,showing their underlying mechanisms,and the potential for energy acquisition.Furthermore,we discuss the applications of self-powered flexible sensors in diverse fields such as medicine,sports,and food.Despite significant progress in this field,widespread commercialization will necessitate enhanced sensor detection abilities,improved design factors for adaptable devices,and a balance between sensitivity and standardization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A2054)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ZDRW202201)+3 种基金the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System(CARS-02-24)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Research Project of China(NMKJXM202303-03 and 2021EEDSCXSFQZD011-03)the National Key Scientific Research Project of China(2023YFD200140401)the Ordos Science and Technology Major Project,China(ZD20232320)。
文摘A straw interlayer added to soil can effectively reduce soil salinity effects on plant growth,however,the effects of soil moisture,salt and microbial community composition on plant growth under a straw interlayer are unclear.A rhizobox study was conducted to investigate the role of straw interlayer thickness on soil moisture,salt migration,microbial community composition,as well as root growth in sunflower.The study included four treatments:Control(no straw interlayer);S3(straw interlayer of 3.0 cm);S5(straw interlayer of 5.0 cm);S7(straw interlayer of 7.0 cm).Straw interlayer treatments increased soil moisture by 8.2–11.0%after irrigation and decreased soil salt content after the bud stage in 0–40 cm soil.Total root length,total root surface area,average root diameter,total root volume and the number of root tips of sunflower plants were higher under straw interlayer treatments than in the control,and were the highest under the S5 treatment.This stimulated root growth was ascribed to the higher abundance of Chloroflexi and Verrucomicrobia bacteria in soil with a straw interlayer,which was increased by 55.7 and 54.7%,respectively,in the S5 treatment.Addition of a straw interlayer of 5 cm thickness is a practical and environmentally feasible approach for improving sunflower root growth in saline-alkali soil.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Projects of China(No.2021YFD1900901-06)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Projects,China(ASTIP No.CAAS-ZDRW202201)+1 种基金the Modern Agricultural Industrial Technology System of China(No.SDAIT-17-05)the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Shandong,China(No.ZR2020MC154)。
文摘The combination of organic carbon(OC) and reactive minerals is a crucial mechanism of soil carbon(C) storage, which is regulated by the formation of organo-mineral complexes on the surface of soil colloids. The effect of organic fertilizer on the storage mechanism of OC in soil colloids was studied through an 8-year field experiment, which included four treatments: i) no fertilization(control, CK), ii) only mineral N, P, and K fertilization(NPK), iii) NPK plus a low level(450 kg C ha^(-1)year^(-1)) of organic fertilization(NPKC1), and iv) NPK plus a high level(900 kg C ha^(-1)year^(-1)) of organic fertilization(NPKC2). The main results indicated that organic fertilizer addition significantly increased the content of aromatic-C, which was 158.7% and 140.0% higher in soil colloids than in bulk soil in the NPKC1 and NPKC2 treatments, respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy further demonstrated that the relative proportion of C=C group on the surface of soil colloids was increased by 20.1% and 19.1% in the NPKC1 and NPKC2 treatments, respectively,compared with the CK. In addition, compared with the NPK treatment, the content of reactive minerals(such as Fe and Al oxides) significantly increased with organic fertilization, which was positively correlated with C=C group in soil colloids. This indicates that aromatic-C may be retained by the formation of aromatic-mineral complexes with reactive minerals in soil colloids. Organic fertilization also significantly increased OC storage efficiency(OCSE), which was significantly higher in the NPKC1 treatment than in the NPKC2 treatment. Therefore, a moderate amount of organic fertilizer application is a better agronomic practice to increase OCSE and OC storage in saline-alkaline paddy soils.
文摘Crossbreeding between Epinephelas coioides （ ♀ ） and Epinephelus lanceolatus （♂） was conducted by artificial insemination. Fertilized eggs were col- lected at 0, 30, 90 s, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 min post-insemination respectively, which were fixed by Smith＇s solution, embedded by paraffins and stained by H.E. According to the characteristics of Epinephelus coioides eggs, tissue section method was modified. The results showed that the sperms of Epinephelus lanceolatus rapidly entered the eggs of Epinephelus coioides at 30 s - 1 rain post-insemination. Observation results of tissue sections showed that mature eggs of Epinephelus coioides remained at metaphase of secondary maturation division. The eggs were activated after sperm penetration into the egg. With the develop- ment of secondary maturation division, at 2 rain post-insemination, eggs reached the metaphase of secondary maturation division ; at 3 - 6 rain post-insemination, sperm asters appeared; at 5 min post-insemination, eggs extruded secondary polar body; at 7 -15 rain post-insemination, male pronucleus and female pronucleus moved closer to each other and fused finally, forming a clear junction line; subsequently, zygote nucleus formed and karyotheca became faint; at 15 min pest-insem- ination, first karvokinetic division was develoued.
文摘Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor film quality and numerous defects.Here we introduce an efficient strategy based on a simple trimethylsilyl halide surface passivation to increase the film quality and reduce the defect density.At the same time,a hydrophobic protective layer on the perovskite surface is formed,which enhanced the PKSCs’stability.The efficiency of the solar cell after the passivation was enhanced from 10.05%to 12.22%with the improved open-circuit voltage from 0.57 V to 0.70 V.In addition,after 92 days of storage in N_(2) filled glovebox,the modified T-PKSCs demonstrated high stability maintaining 80%of its initial efficiency.This work provides a simple and widely used strategy to optimize the surface/interface optoelectronic properties of perovskites for giving more efficient and stable solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
基金the Project Funding National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (61527819)University Natural Science Research Project of Jiangsu Province (19KJB510005)High-Level Training Fund project of Nanjing Xiaozhuang University (2019NXY18)
文摘A novel chaotic optical time-domain reflectometry(OTDR)-based approach was proposed for monitoring long-haul fiber communication systems with multiple fiber segments. The self-phase modulation and group velocity dispersion effects of the optical cable was considered in demonstrating the proof-of-concept experiment and simulation. In experiments, the correlation peaks are clearly obtained from the correlation trace between the reference and reflected(or scattered) light signals propagating in three optical-fiber segments. The technique affords a high spatial resolution of 2 m, and further long-haul fiber simulations indicate that the sensing distance can be more than 3300 km. Thus, the new proposed technique can be effectively applied for health monitoring of long-haul fiber communication systems.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant SQ2019YFE012189,grant2017YFB0307001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 51973093,U1533122,and 51773094)+5 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(grant number 18JCZDJC36800)the National Special Support Plan for High-level Talents people(grant number C041800902)the Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Tianjin(grant number 18JCJQJC46600)the Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter(Grant Number 63181206)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant 63171219)the State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,Donghua University(grant LK1704)。
文摘Increasing mechanical flexibility without sacrificing electrochemical performance of the electrode material is highly desired in the design of flexible electrochemical energy storage devices.In metal-related materials science,decreasing the grain size introduces more grain boundaries;this stops dislocations and crack propagation under deformation,and results in increased strength and toughness.However,such a size refinement effect has not been considered in the mechanical properties,particle stacking,wetting,and electrochemical performances of flexible supercapacitor electrodes.In this paper,MXene was used as an electrode material to study the size refinement effect of flexible supercapacitors.Size refinement improved the strength and toughness of the MXene electrodes,and this resulted in increased flexibility.Finite elemental analysis provided a theoretical understanding of size refinement-increased flexibility.Moreover,the size refinement also improved the specific surface area,electric conductance,ion transportation,and water wetting properties of the electrode,and the size refinement provided highly increased energy density and power density of the MXene supercapacitors.A highly flexible,water-proof supercapacitor was fabricated using size-refined MXene.The current study provides a new viewpoint for designing tough and flexible energy storage electrodes.The size refinement effect may also be applicable for metal ion batteries and electronic and photo devices composed of MXene and other nanoparticles.
文摘Body mass is considered to be related with immune function in animals. Our aim was to test the hypothesis that cellular and innate immunity would be suppressed in high body mass of Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus). Six heavier (high body mass, HBM) and six lighter (low body mass, LBM) hamsters were selected from 28 male hamsters. Body mass, body fat mass, wet spleen mass and blood glucose levels were significantly higher in the HBM group than in the LBM group. However, phytohaemagglutinin response, serum bacteria killing capacity and white blood cells did not differ between the two groups, suggesting cellular and innate immunity was?not impaired in high body mass of hamsters. There was no correlation between cellular, innate immunity and body mass, body fat mass and glucose levels, suggesting cellular and innate immunity was?not suppressed by higher body mass, body fat mass and glucose levels. In summary, cellular and innate immunity was not impaired in the HBM hamsters compared with the LBM hamsters.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2023D01A04 and 2022D01B206)the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Science and Technology Partnership Program(2023E01001)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22335007,22361132544,62305382,and 52302011)the support from Tianchi Doctor Plan of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region。
文摘The simultaneous achievement of wide band gap and strong nonlinear optical(NLO)effect poses a challenging task in the development of infrared(IR)NLO materials.The coupling strategy of polyhedral building blocks has been demonstrated to be one of the effective approaches for constructing superior optical materials with well-balanced performance.Here,a new family of IR NLO materials A^(I)_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22)(AI=K,Rb)that first contain[MgS_(6)]octahedra and T2-type supertetrahedra was designed and synthesized.K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) exhibits a wide band gap of 3.34 eV,and a moderate second-harmonic generation response intensity of 0.4 times that of AgGaS2 under 2µm Q-switched laser radiation.Furthermore,the birefringence of K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) is calculated to be 0.028@1064 nm,resulting in favorable phase-matching behavior in IR region.These characteristics suggest that K_(2)Mg_(3)Ga_(12)S_(22) could be a promising material for nonlinear frequency conversion applications and it provides new ideas into the design of novel compounds with outstanding IR NLO performances.
基金We thank Geir SkogerbФ for careful reading of the manuscript and valuable suggestions. This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 31520103905 and 31701122） and National High Technology Research and Development Program （＂863＂ Program）of China （2014AA021502）, MC, LZ, JL are supported by grants from the the National Basic Research Program （973 Program） （No. 2013CB917803） and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No, 91132710）. RK issupported by National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 31501133）. WM is supported by NIH （F30 NS090893）. JYW is supported by NIH （R01CA175360）.
文摘regulation of miRNA genes contributes to pathogenesis of a wide range of human diseases, including cancer. The TAR DNA binding protein 43 （TDP- 43）, a RNAJDNA binding protein associated with neu- rodegeneration, is involved in miRNA biogenesis. Here, we systematically examined miRNAs regulated by TDP- 43 using RNA-Seq coupled with an siRNA-mediated knockdown approach. TDP-43 knockdown affected the expression of a number of miRNAs. In addition, TDP-43 down-regulation led to alterations in the patterns of dif- ferent isoforms of miRNAs （isomiRs） and miRNA arm selection, suggesting a previously unknown role of TDP- 43 in miRNA processing. A number of TDP-43 associ- ated miRNAs, and their candidate target genes, are associated with human cancers. Our data reveal highly complex roles of TDP-43 in regulating different miRNAs and their target genes. Our results suggest that TDP-43 may promote migration of lung cancer cells by regulat- ing miR-423-3p. In contrast, TDP-43 increases miR-500a- 3p expression and binds to the mature miR-500a-3p sequence. Reduced expression of miR-500a-3p is associated with poor survival of lung cancer patients,suggesting that TDP-43 may have a suppressive role in cancer by regulating miR-500a-3p. Cancer-associated genes LIF and PAPPA are possible targets of miR-500a- 3p. Our work suggests that TDP-43-regulated miRNAs may play multifaceted roles in the pathogenesis of cancer.
文摘Spinal acrylic bone cements(ABCs)are used clinically for percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)and kyphoplasty(PKP)to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Product translation of spinal ABC products followed the design control processes including design verification and validation.The bench to bedside translation of the first Chinese spinal ABC product(Alliment®,namely Alliment Cement)approved by National Medical Products Administration of China was investigated and another commercial product served as the control(Osteopal®V,namely Osteopal V Cement).Results of non-clinical bench performance verification tests of compression,bending and monomer release showed that the newly marketed Alliment Cement is similar to the Osteopal V Cement with properties of both meeting the criteria specified by standards.The Alliment Cement demonstrated good biocompatibility during the 26 weeks’bone implantation test.Porcine cadaver validation tests further revealed that the Alliment Cement satisfied the needs for both PVP and PKP procedures.A post-approval,retrospective clinical investigation further demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the Alliment Cement,with a significant reduction of pain and the improved stability of the fractured vertebral bodies.A successful translation of biomaterial medical products needs close collaborations among academia,industry,healthcare professionals and regulatory agencies.
基金the National Basic Research Program （973 Program） （No. 2013CB917803） and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 91132710）. ZQ is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 91432111 and 81527901）. KH is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 81070907 and 81271255）. WM is supported by NIH （F30 NS090893）. JYW is supported by NIH （RO1AG033004）.
文摘MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are critical for both development and function of the central nervous system. Significant evidence suggests that abnormal expression of miRNAs is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. MeCP2 protein is an epigenetic regulator repressing or activating gene transcription by binding to methylated DNA. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function muta- tions in the MECP2 gene lead to neurodevelopmental disorders such as Rett syndrome, autism and MECP2 duplication syndrome. In this study, we demonstrate that miR-130a inhibits neurite outgrowth and reduces dendritic spine density as well as dendritic complexity. Bioinformatics analyses, cell cultures and biochemical experiments indicate that miR-130a targets MECP2 and down-regulates MeCP2 protein expression. Further- more, expression of the wild-type MeCP2, but not a loss- of-function mutant, rescues the miR-130a-induced phe- notype. Our study uncovers the MECP2 gene as a pre- vious unknown target for miR-130a, supporting that miR-130a may play a role in neurodevelopment by reg- ulating MeCP2. Together with data from other groups,our work suggests that a feedback regulatory mecha- nism involving both miR-130a and MeCP2 may serve to ensure their appropriate expression and function in neural development.
文摘Biodiversity is undergoing unprecedented changes characterized by long-term,complex,and lagging consequences[1].Understanding the dynamic changes of biodiversity is essential for the conservation of biodiversity[2].Biodiversity monitoring is periodic measurements of biodiversity within a given area,such as data collection regarding the structure and function of ecosystems,the composition and distribution of species,and environmental factors.Based on the collected data,analyses could be performed to determine the trends of biodiversity change and potential drivers and assist in the evaluation of conservation effectiveness and decision-making[2,3].
文摘Axonal transport of mitochondria is critical for neuronal survival and function. Automatically quantifying and analyzing mitochondrial movement in a large quantity remain challenging. Here, we report an efficient method for imaging and quantifying axonal mitochondrial trans- port using microfluidic-chamber-cultured neurons together with a newly developed analysis package named ＂MitoQuant＂. This tool-kit consists of an automated program for tracking mitochondrial movement inside live neuronal axons and a transient-velocity analysis program for analyzing dynamic movement patterns of mitochondria. Using this method, we examined axonal mitochondrial movement both in cultured mammalian neurons and in motor neuron axons of Drosophila in vivo. In 3 different paradigms （temperature changes, drug treatment and genetic manipulation） that affect mitochondria, we have shown that this new method is highly efficient and sensitive for detecting changes in mitochondrial movement. The method significantly enhanced our ability to quantitatively analyze axonal mitochondrial movement and allowed us to detect dynamic changes in axonal mltochondrial transport that were not detected by traditional kymographic analyses.
