Cardiovascular disease(CVD)is often accompanied by chronic kidney disease(CKD)and metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes^([1]).The coexistence of these conditions can lead to systemic dysfunction and ...Cardiovascular disease(CVD)is often accompanied by chronic kidney disease(CKD)and metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes^([1]).The coexistence of these conditions can lead to systemic dysfunction and substantially increase adverse cardiovascular outcomes.To describe this interplay,the American Heart Association(AHA)recently proposed the concept of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic(CKM)syndrome^([1]).However,its risk-enhancing factors and underlying mechanisms remain unclear.展开更多
Decades have passed since the first nanoparticles-base medicine was approved for human cancer treatment, and the research and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery are always undergoing.Nowadays, the signific...Decades have passed since the first nanoparticles-base medicine was approved for human cancer treatment, and the research and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery are always undergoing.Nowadays, the significant advances complicate nanoparticles’ branches, including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, micelles, nanovaccines and nano-antibodies, etc. These nanoparticles show numerous capabilities in treatment and diagnosis of stubborn diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, emerging as novel drug carriers or therapeutic agents in future. In this review, the complicated branches of nanoparticles are classified and summarized, with their property and functions concluded. Besides, there are also some delivery strategies that make nanoparticles smarter and more efficient in drug delivery, and frontiers in these strategies are also summarized in this review. Except these excellent works in newly-produced drug delivery nanoparticles, some points of view and future expectations are made in the end.展开更多
Baicalein(BE) is one of the main active flavonoids representing the variety of pharmacological effects including anticancer, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular protective activities, but it's very low solubility...Baicalein(BE) is one of the main active flavonoids representing the variety of pharmacological effects including anticancer, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular protective activities, but it's very low solubility, dissolution rate and poor oral absorption limit the therapeutic applications. In this work, a nano-cocrystal strategy was successfully applied to improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of BE. Baicalein-nicotinamide(BE-NCT) nanococrystals were prepared by high pressure homogenization and evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Physical characterization results including scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, powder X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry demonstrated that BE-NCT nano-cocrystals were changed into amorphous state with mean particle size of 251.53 nm. In the dissolution test, the BE-NCT nano-cocrystals performed 2.17-fold and 2.54-fold enhancement than BE coarse powder in FaSSIF-V2 and FaSSGF. Upon oral administration, the integrated AUC0-t of BE-NCT nano-cocrystals(6.02-fold) was significantly higher than BE coarse powder(1-fold), BE-NCT cocrystals(2.87-fold) and BE nanocrystals(3.32-fold). Compared with BE coarse powder, BE-NCT cocrystals and BE nanocrystals, BENCT nano-cocrystals possessed excellent performance both in vitro and in vivo evaluations.Thus, it can be seen that nano-cocrystal is an appropriate novel strategy for improving dissolution rate and bioavailability of poor soluble natural products such as BE.展开更多
Atherosclerosis(AS), mainly caused by the changed immune system functions and inflammation, is the central pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the world. In modern medicine, th...Atherosclerosis(AS), mainly caused by the changed immune system functions and inflammation, is the central pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the world. In modern medicine, the development of carriers precisely delivering the therapeutic agents to the target sites is the primary goal, which could minimize the potential adverse effects and be more effective in treating lesions. Due to the precise location, real-time monitoring, AS microenvironment response, and low toxicity, stimuli-responsive nano-based drug delivery systems(NDDSs) have been a promising approach in AS treatments. Herein, we will systematically summarize the recent advances in stimuli-responsive NDDSs for AS treatment, including internal stimuli(reactive oxygen species, enzyme, shear stress, and pH) and external stimuli(light, ultrasound, and magnetism) responsive NDDSs. Besides, we will also summarize in detail the classification of stimuli-responsive NDDSs for AS, such as organic NDDSs(e.g., lipid-based and polymer-based nanomaterials), inorganic NDDSs(e.g., metal-based nanoparticles and nonmetallic nanomaterials), and composite multifunctional NDDSs. Finally, the critical challenges and prospects of this field will also be proposed and discussed.展开更多
This paper reports an application of uncertainty visualisation of a regional scale(1:50000)3 D geological geometry model to be involved in GIS-based 3 D mineral potential assessment of the Xiangxibei lead-zinc mineral...This paper reports an application of uncertainty visualisation of a regional scale(1:50000)3 D geological geometry model to be involved in GIS-based 3 D mineral potential assessment of the Xiangxibei lead-zinc mineral concentration area in northwestern Hunan District,China.Three-dimensional(3 D)geological modelling is a process of interpretation that combines a set of input measurements in geometry.Today,technology has become a necessary part of GIS-based deep prospecting.However,issues of sparse data and imperfect understanding exist in the process so that there are several uncertainties in 3 D geological modelling.And these uncertainties are inevitably transmitted into the post-processing applications,such as model-based mineral resource assessment.Thus,in this paper,first,a big-data-based method was used to estimate the uncertainty of a 3 D geological model;second,a group of expectations of geological geometry uncertainty were calculated and integrated into ore-bearing stratoisohypse modelling,which is one of the major favourable parameters of assessment for Lead-Zinc(Pb-Zn)deep prospectivity mapping in northwestern Hunan;and finally,prospecting targets were improved.展开更多
Conventional maintenance mode for the traction power supply system(TPSS)is to perform scheduled regular maintenance activities for power supply equipment,while such maintenance mode may result in undue maintenance tas...Conventional maintenance mode for the traction power supply system(TPSS)is to perform scheduled regular maintenance activities for power supply equipment,while such maintenance mode may result in undue maintenance tasks and low efficiency due to different degradation processes of different sorts of equipment.To address this problem,this paper introduces a preventive opportunistic maintenance(POM)method for TPSS based on equipment reliability.Firstly,a POM model is established by considering the equipment reliability degradation process based on Weibull distribution.Then,by considering the total power outage time in the planned operation cycle of TPSS as the optimization objective,the optimal maintenance scheme of TPSS is formulated by iterative method of maintenance strategies.The proposed method is verified by introducing practical maintenance strategies and fault record data of the traction transformer,circuit breaker and disconnector in an actual TPSS of a railway administration.Results show that the presented method can make full use of the existing fault data to develop a POM scheme for TPSS.It can improve maintenance efficiency and reduce power outage time,providing guidance to formulate scientific maintenance strategies for TPSS.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms(MCNs)represent one of the precursor lesions of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,and their detection has been facilitated by advances in preoperative imaging.Due primaril...BACKGROUND Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms(MCNs)represent one of the precursor lesions of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,and their detection has been facilitated by advances in preoperative imaging.Due primarily to the rarity of MCNs,however,there is limited knowledge regarding the prognostic variables and high-risk factors for malignant transformation.A more comprehensive and nuanced approach is necessary to fill this gap and provide a basis for improved treatment decisions and patient outcomes.AIM To investigate the high-risk factors associated with malignant MCNs and to explore the prognostic factors of MCN with associated invasive carcinoma(MCNAIC).METHODS All cases of resected MCNs from a single high-volume institution between January 2012 and January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.Only cases with ovarian-type stroma verified by progesterone receptor staining were included.Preoperative features,histological findings and postoperative course were documented.Multivariate logistic regression was employed to investigate variables related to malignancy.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier curve,and the prognostic factors were assessed to evaluate the postoperative course of patients with MCN-AIC.RESULTS Among the 48 patients,36 had benign MCNs,and 12 had malignant MCNs(1 high-grade atypical hyperplasia and 11 MCN-AIC).Age,tumour size,presence of solid components or mural nodules and pancreatic duct dilatation were identified as independent risk factors associated with malignancy.The follow-up period ranged from 12 mo to 120 mo,with a median overall survival of 58.2 mo.Only three patients with MCN-AIC died,and the 5-year survival rate was 70.1%.All 11 cases of MCN-AIC were stage I,and extracapsular invasion was identified as a prognostic factor for poorer outcomes.CONCLUSION The risk factors independently associated with malignant transformation of MCNs included age,tumour size,presence of solid components or mural nodules,and pancreatic duct dilatation.Our study also revealed that encapsulated invasion was a favourable prognostic factor in MCN-AIC patients.展开更多
The asymmetric carbenoid C–H insertion of 3-diazooxindoles into 1,4-cyclohexadiene has been accomplished in the presence of chiral bis(imidazoline) NCN pincer iridium(Ⅲ) complexes as the catalysts. With a catalyst l...The asymmetric carbenoid C–H insertion of 3-diazooxindoles into 1,4-cyclohexadiene has been accomplished in the presence of chiral bis(imidazoline) NCN pincer iridium(Ⅲ) complexes as the catalysts. With a catalyst loading of 0.5 mol%, the reactions proceeded smoothly at 0℃ to afford a variety of chiral 3-substituted oxindoles in good yields with moderate to excellent enantioselectivities(up to 99% ee). The protocol exhibits good functional group tolerance with respect to 3-diazooxindoles and is readily scaled up to 2 mmol scale without any loss in activity and enantioselectivity. Density functional theory(DFT)calculations have been performed to better understand the reaction mechanism and to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reactions.展开更多
Glycolysis inhibition can effectively block the energy supply and interrupt tumorigenesis in many types of cancers.However,when glycolysis is inhibited,tumor cells will break down glutamine as the raw material for the...Glycolysis inhibition can effectively block the energy supply and interrupt tumorigenesis in many types of cancers.However,when glycolysis is inhibited,tumor cells will break down glutamine as the raw material for the replenishment pathway to maintain the tricarboxylic acid cycle ensuring energy supply,therefore inducing ineffective interruption of metabolic.Herein,we designed glutamine transporter antagonist L-γ-glutamyl-p-nitroanilide(GPNA)loaded and 4T1 cancer cell membrane coated iridium oxide nanoparticles(IrO_(2)-GPNA@CCM)to realize a comprehensive inhibition of tumor energy supply which synergistically mediated by glycolysis and glutamine cycle.IrO_(2)NPs were used to catalyze the O_(2)generation by facilitating the decomposition of endogenous H_(2)O_(2)in tumor cells,which further downregulated the expression of HIF-1αand PI3K/pAKT to interrupt the generation of lactate.Meanwhile,the loaded GPNA was released under NIR irradiation to bind to alanine-serine-cysteine transporter(ASCT2)for glutamine uptake suppression,therefore realizing the comprehensive dysfunction of cell metabolism.Moreover,both in vitro and in vivo results convinced the thorough energy inhibition effect based on Ir O_(2)-GPNA@CCM NPs,which provided an inspiring strategy for future construction of tumor therapeutic regimen.展开更多
Comprehensive surgical staging or optimal tumor cytoreductive surgery of malignant ovarian cancer directly affects disease prognosis.Therefore,a fluorescent selenium nanoparticle(Se@RGD/S2.2)decorated with cancer-targ...Comprehensive surgical staging or optimal tumor cytoreductive surgery of malignant ovarian cancer directly affects disease prognosis.Therefore,a fluorescent selenium nanoparticle(Se@RGD/S2.2)decorated with cancer-targeting Arg-Gly-Asp(RGD)peptides and GCAGTTGATCCTTTGGATACCCTGG aptamer(S2.2)was developed for use as a diagnostic agent to achieve rapid,noninvasive diagnosis and visualization of microinvasive lesions during surgery for malignant ovarian cancer.展开更多
Highly efficient removal of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)from plasma by hemoperfusion for autoim-mune disease therapy remains a challenge in the clinical field owing to the low adsorption capacity and poor blood co...Highly efficient removal of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)from plasma by hemoperfusion for autoim-mune disease therapy remains a challenge in the clinical field owing to the low adsorption capacity and poor blood compatibility of adsorbents.In this work,a new class of nanobody(Nb)-coupled antifouling polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)beads was constructed as an immunosorbent for the selective removal of TNF-αfrom plasma.Notably,our immunosorbent exhibited an exceptionally high specific TNF-αadsorption ca-pacity of 416.9 ng/g in human plasma(at a plasma-to-adsorbent ratio of 300).More importantly,the ob-tained adsorbent beads showed outstanding blood compatibility.In addition,during in vivo experiments,the blood circulation device was constructed to remove TNF-αin rat models,proving that the beads had good removal performance(∼85%/60 min).Furthermore,95%of the original capacity was retained after 6-month storage,showed strong stability and prolonged storage of PVA-Nb.Above all,the results indi-cate that the novel PVA-Nb immunosorbent has possible clinical applications for treating autoimmune diseases in the clinic.展开更多
The operation of deep-sea underwater vehicles relies entirely on onboard batteries.However,the extreme deep-sea conditions,characterized by ultrahigh hydraulic pressure,low temperature,and seawater conductivity,pose s...The operation of deep-sea underwater vehicles relies entirely on onboard batteries.However,the extreme deep-sea conditions,characterized by ultrahigh hydraulic pressure,low temperature,and seawater conductivity,pose significant challenges for battery development.These conditions drive the need for specialized designs in deep-sea batteries,incorporating critical aspects of power generation,protection,distribution,and management.Over time,deep-sea battery technology has evolved through multiple generations,with lithium(Li)batteries emerging in recent decades as the preferred power source due to their high energy and reduced operational risks.Although the rapid progress of Li batteries has notably advanced the capabilities of underwater vehicles,critical technical issues remain unresolved.This review first systematically presents the whole picture of deep-sea battery manufacturing,focusing on Li batteries as the current mainstream solution for underwater power.It examines the key aspects of deep-sea Li battery development,including materials selection informed by electro-chemo-mechanics models,component modification and testing,and battery management systems specialized in software and hardware.Finally,it discusses the main challenges limiting the utilization of deep-sea batteries and outlines promising directions for future development.Based on the systematic reflection on deep-sea batteries and discussion on deep-sea Li batteries,this review aims to provide a research foundation for developing underwater power tailored for extreme environmental exploration.展开更多
BACKGROUND Early control of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)is crucial for reducing the progress of cardiovascular disease.However,its additional role to the risk of primary osteoporosis in men with coronary...BACKGROUND Early control of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)is crucial for reducing the progress of cardiovascular disease.However,its additional role to the risk of primary osteoporosis in men with coronary heart disease was inconclusive.Our study aims to determine the association of LDL-C and its trajectories for osteoporosis risk in the middle-aged and aged men of China.METHODS The retrospective cohort study of 1546 men aged 69.74±11.30 years conducted in Beijing,China from 2015 to 2022.And the incidence of primary osteoporosis was annually recorded.LDL-C trajectories were further identified by latent class growth model using repeated measurements of LDL-C.The association of baseline LDL-C for osteoporosis was estimated using hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI in Cox proportional hazard model,while mean level and trajectories of LDL-C for osteoporosis were evaluated using odds ratio(OR)with 95%CI in logistic regression model.RESULTS During the median 6.2-year follow-up period,70 men developed primary osteoporosis.The higher level of baseline LDLC(HR=1.539,95%CI:1.012–2.342)and mean LDL-C(OR=2.190,95%CI:1.443–3.324)were associated with higher risk of osteoporosis in men with coronary heart disease after adjusted for covariates.Compared with those in the LDL-C trajectory of low-stable decrease,participants with medium-fluctuant trajectory,whose longitudinal LDL-C started with a medium LDL-C level and appeared an increase and then decrease,were negatively associated with osteoporosis risk(OR=2.451,95%CI:1.152–5.216).And participants with initially high LDL-C level and then a rapid decrease demonstrated a tendency towards reduced risk(OR=0.718,95%CI:0.212–2.437).CONCLUSIONS Elevated LDL-C level and its long-term fluctuation may increase the risk of primary osteoporosis in men.Early controlling a stable level of LDL-C is also essential for bone health.展开更多
Poland syndrome(PS)is a rare congenital condition characterized by unilateral absence or underdevelopment of the pectoralis major muscle,frequently accompanied by breast and chest wall anomalies.We report the case of ...Poland syndrome(PS)is a rare congenital condition characterized by unilateral absence or underdevelopment of the pectoralis major muscle,frequently accompanied by breast and chest wall anomalies.We report the case of an 18-year-old Chinese female diagnosed with PS complicated by contralateral macromastia who presented with significant breast asymmetry.Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a left breast volume of 618.90 mL and a right breast volume of 1137.04 mL.The patient underwent a staged reconstruction that included a right breast reduction mammaplasty and three sessions of autologous fat grafting to the left breast.Postoperative imaging 3 months after the final procedure confirmed near symmetry,with volumes measuring 831.37 mL(left)and 841.07 mL(right).The clinical follow-up demonstrated stable results and no complications.This case underscores the importance of individualized surgical planning,precise volumetric assessment,and the role of fat grafting in achieving satisfactory aesthetic outcomes in patients with PS and complex breast deformities.展开更多
Timely anomaly detection is critical for optimizing gas production in plunger lift systems,where equipment failures and operational issues can cause significant disruptions.This paper introduces a two-dimensional conv...Timely anomaly detection is critical for optimizing gas production in plunger lift systems,where equipment failures and operational issues can cause significant disruptions.This paper introduces a two-dimensional convolutional neural network(2D-CNN)model designed to diagnose abnormal operating conditions in gas wells utilizing plunger lift technology.The model was trained using an extensive dataset comprising casing and tubing pressure measurements gathered from multiple wells experiencing both normal and anomalous operations.Input data underwent a rigorous preprocessing pipeline involving cleaning,ratio calculation,window segmentation,and matrix transformation.Employing separate pre-training and transfer learning methods,the model's efficacy was validated through stringent testing on new,previously unseen field data.Results demonstrate the model's acceptable performance and strong diagnostic capabilities on this novel data from various wells within the operational block.This confirms its potential to fulfill practical field requirements by offering guidance for adjusting production systems in plunger lift-assisted wells.Ultimately,this data-driven,automated diagnostic approach provides valuable theoretical insights and technical support for sustaining gas well production rates.展开更多
Immense attention has been focused on developing supercapacitors in the field of energy storage by virtue of their exceptional power density,extended cycling stability and operational safety.However,traditional liquid...Immense attention has been focused on developing supercapacitors in the field of energy storage by virtue of their exceptional power density,extended cycling stability and operational safety.However,traditional liquid electrolytes pose severe challenges in response to leakage,high volatility and low electrochemical stability issues.To address these problems,we have developed a novel composite polymer membrane for gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs).This membrane features an internal fibrous framework composed of shape-memory polymers,while surface dielectric layers of PVDF-HFP cross-linked with modified TiO_(2)nanoparticles are constructed on both sides of the framework.This configuration modulates the Stern layer potential gradient and diffuse layer ionic distribution through dielectric polarization,thereby suppressing electrolyte decomposition at high voltages,mitigating side reactions and facilitating ionic conduction.The resultant quasi-solid-state supercapacitor demonstrates excellent electrochemical stability at a voltage of 3.5 V,achieving an energy density of 43.87 Wh kg^(-1),with a high-power density of 22.66 kW kg^(-1)along with exceptional cyclic stability and mechanical flexibility.The synergistic structural design offers a safe and efficient energy harvesting solution for wearable electronic devices and portable energy storage systems.展开更多
In this work,a flexible battery structure is fabricated using soft lithography and three-dimensional(3D) printing technology.Ga_(52.5)Sn_(39.5)Zn_(8) anode material,Bi_(67)In_(33) cathode material,and alkaline hydroge...In this work,a flexible battery structure is fabricated using soft lithography and three-dimensional(3D) printing technology.Ga_(52.5)Sn_(39.5)Zn_(8) anode material,Bi_(67)In_(33) cathode material,and alkaline hydrogel electrolyte are introduced to form the flexible battery.A variety of circuit structures are fabricated to realize the series-parallel integration of different numbers of single cells and achieve the fabrication of batteries with different voltages and powers,with a maximum open-circuit voltage(OCV) of 4.6 V and a maximum output power of 1.193 mW.A reconfigurable soft battery group is proposed,and the regulation of the battery voltage has been realized through the microfluidic perfusion process without the need for an external variable-voltage circuit.We have also fabricated an EGaIn-NaOH microfluidic switch to achieve the control of the light emitting diode(LED).In addition,a wristband with a flexible battery is demonstrated to realize power supply to a liquid crystal display(LCD) with a clock or a temperature sensor.展开更多
Improving protein quality and grain yield traits coordinately is an important goal for crop breeding.To date,many protein-quality or grain-yield regulation genes have been identified.However,the genetic strategies int...Improving protein quality and grain yield traits coordinately is an important goal for crop breeding.To date,many protein-quality or grain-yield regulation genes have been identified.However,the genetic strategies integrating these genes in good-protein-quality and high-yield crop breeding practice are far from established.Here,we characterized the functions of the MADS domain-containing protein Zm MADS8 and Zea mays G protein gamma subunit 1(Zm GG1)in regulating protein quality and grain yield of maize.Zm MADS8 positively regulates zein protein accumulation and negatively regulates nonzein protein and lysine levels in kernels by interacting with Zm MADS47 to promote the transcriptional activation of Opaque2.Additionally,Zm MADS8 regulates starch content of kernels by targeting genes involved in starch biosynthesis.Zm GG1,a putative interactor of Zm MADS8,negatively regulates kernel number with a trade-off effect on kernel starch accumulation.The mads8;zmgg1 double mutant improved protein quality by attenuating zein biosynthesis and increasing essential lysine level,and increased grain yield by increasing kernel number,compensating for decreased starch biosynthesis.Our findings revealed the biological function of Zm MADS8 and Zm GG1 in regulating protein quality and yield related traits and suggested a genetic strategy by direct editing of Zm MADS8 and Zm GG1 to improve grain yield and protein quality simultaneously.展开更多
Background:Allergic eosinophilic asthma(EA)and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis(EGPA)share significant overlaps in both epidemiology and pathogenesis,suggesting a potential link between the two con-dition...Background:Allergic eosinophilic asthma(EA)and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis(EGPA)share significant overlaps in both epidemiology and pathogenesis,suggesting a potential link between the two con-ditions.Despite these associations,the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms driving their connection remain poorly understood.Methods:We retrieved GSE143303 of EA and GSE144302 of EGPA from the GEO database and conducted dif-ferential expression analysis as well as functional enrichment analysis to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and potential pathogenic pathways.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was generated using the STRING database.Key hub genes were determined through cytoHubba.We added two publicly reported EA and EGPA-related transcriptome datasets,GSE117038 and GSE119136,for mutual verification.Subsequent valida-tion was performed via immune infiltration assessment utilizing CIBERSORT.Results:In total,267 DEGs were identified,in which HSP90AA1,HSPA8,CCND1,RPS20,CD74,RPL5,RPS6,RHOA,RPS3A and FLT3LG are the top 10 hub genes,while the antigen processing and presentation pathway and leukocyte cell-cell adhesion pathway were the potential influential pathways.Increased naïve B cells and M1 type of Macrophages were detected in EA patients through immune infiltration analysis.Conclusions:Utilizing bioinformatics techniques,this study is the initial investigation to uncover the shared mechanisms involving the antigen processing and presentation pathway and leukocyte adhesion pathways in the progression of both EA and EGPA.It may offer potential biomarkers for future studies on the underlying path-ogenesis and treatment of EA and EGPA as well as eosinophilia related co-morbidities.展开更多
An experiment was conducted to assess the impact of fused calcia-stabilized zirconia micro-powder on the thermal shock behavior of magnesia–spinel refractories.The effects of calcia-stabilized zirconia on the microst...An experiment was conducted to assess the impact of fused calcia-stabilized zirconia micro-powder on the thermal shock behavior of magnesia–spinel refractories.The effects of calcia-stabilized zirconia on the microstructure evolution and properties of magnesia–spinel refractories were characterized by the high-temperature elastic modulus,thermal shock damage resistance parameters,retainment of elastic modulus after thermal shock,and scanning electron microscopy.The results indicated that the incorporation of calcia-stabilized zirconia improved the thermomechanical properties and thermal shock behavior of magnesia–spinel specimens.The hot modulus of rupture of magnesia–spinel specimens increased by 2.5-fold due to the incorporation of calcia-stabilized zirconia micro-powder.The presence of a martensitic phase transformation in partially unstable ZrO2 and thermal mismatches among various phases contributed to a controlled formation of microcracks.And the pinning effect caused by the calcia-stabilized zirconia particles surrounding the grain boundaries played a crucial role in preventing the propagation of microcracks.This phenomenon significantly bolstered the thermal shock stability of magnesia–spinel refractories,consequently prolonging their service life.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(Grant No.7234401)the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China(Grant No.88014Y0226)。
文摘Cardiovascular disease(CVD)is often accompanied by chronic kidney disease(CKD)and metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes^([1]).The coexistence of these conditions can lead to systemic dysfunction and substantially increase adverse cardiovascular outcomes.To describe this interplay,the American Heart Association(AHA)recently proposed the concept of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic(CKM)syndrome^([1]).However,its risk-enhancing factors and underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81961138009)111 Project (No. B18035)the Key Research and Development Program of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province (No. 2020YFS0570)。
文摘Decades have passed since the first nanoparticles-base medicine was approved for human cancer treatment, and the research and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery are always undergoing.Nowadays, the significant advances complicate nanoparticles’ branches, including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, micelles, nanovaccines and nano-antibodies, etc. These nanoparticles show numerous capabilities in treatment and diagnosis of stubborn diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, emerging as novel drug carriers or therapeutic agents in future. In this review, the complicated branches of nanoparticles are classified and summarized, with their property and functions concluded. Besides, there are also some delivery strategies that make nanoparticles smarter and more efficient in drug delivery, and frontiers in these strategies are also summarized in this review. Except these excellent works in newly-produced drug delivery nanoparticles, some points of view and future expectations are made in the end.
文摘Baicalein(BE) is one of the main active flavonoids representing the variety of pharmacological effects including anticancer, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular protective activities, but it's very low solubility, dissolution rate and poor oral absorption limit the therapeutic applications. In this work, a nano-cocrystal strategy was successfully applied to improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of BE. Baicalein-nicotinamide(BE-NCT) nanococrystals were prepared by high pressure homogenization and evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Physical characterization results including scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, powder X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry demonstrated that BE-NCT nano-cocrystals were changed into amorphous state with mean particle size of 251.53 nm. In the dissolution test, the BE-NCT nano-cocrystals performed 2.17-fold and 2.54-fold enhancement than BE coarse powder in FaSSIF-V2 and FaSSGF. Upon oral administration, the integrated AUC0-t of BE-NCT nano-cocrystals(6.02-fold) was significantly higher than BE coarse powder(1-fold), BE-NCT cocrystals(2.87-fold) and BE nanocrystals(3.32-fold). Compared with BE coarse powder, BE-NCT cocrystals and BE nanocrystals, BENCT nano-cocrystals possessed excellent performance both in vitro and in vivo evaluations.Thus, it can be seen that nano-cocrystal is an appropriate novel strategy for improving dissolution rate and bioavailability of poor soluble natural products such as BE.
基金financial support from the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Tianjin (No. 0701320001)Major Special Project of Tianjin (No. 0402080005)+1 种基金Program for Excellent Innovative Talents in Universities of Hebei Province (No. BJ2021019)Vietnam National University,Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM,NCM2020-28-01)。
文摘Atherosclerosis(AS), mainly caused by the changed immune system functions and inflammation, is the central pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the world. In modern medicine, the development of carriers precisely delivering the therapeutic agents to the target sites is the primary goal, which could minimize the potential adverse effects and be more effective in treating lesions. Due to the precise location, real-time monitoring, AS microenvironment response, and low toxicity, stimuli-responsive nano-based drug delivery systems(NDDSs) have been a promising approach in AS treatments. Herein, we will systematically summarize the recent advances in stimuli-responsive NDDSs for AS treatment, including internal stimuli(reactive oxygen species, enzyme, shear stress, and pH) and external stimuli(light, ultrasound, and magnetism) responsive NDDSs. Besides, we will also summarize in detail the classification of stimuli-responsive NDDSs for AS, such as organic NDDSs(e.g., lipid-based and polymer-based nanomaterials), inorganic NDDSs(e.g., metal-based nanoparticles and nonmetallic nanomaterials), and composite multifunctional NDDSs. Finally, the critical challenges and prospects of this field will also be proposed and discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41972311,41672330)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC0601501)the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2006BAB01A01)。
文摘This paper reports an application of uncertainty visualisation of a regional scale(1:50000)3 D geological geometry model to be involved in GIS-based 3 D mineral potential assessment of the Xiangxibei lead-zinc mineral concentration area in northwestern Hunan District,China.Three-dimensional(3 D)geological modelling is a process of interpretation that combines a set of input measurements in geometry.Today,technology has become a necessary part of GIS-based deep prospecting.However,issues of sparse data and imperfect understanding exist in the process so that there are several uncertainties in 3 D geological modelling.And these uncertainties are inevitably transmitted into the post-processing applications,such as model-based mineral resource assessment.Thus,in this paper,first,a big-data-based method was used to estimate the uncertainty of a 3 D geological model;second,a group of expectations of geological geometry uncertainty were calculated and integrated into ore-bearing stratoisohypse modelling,which is one of the major favourable parameters of assessment for Lead-Zinc(Pb-Zn)deep prospectivity mapping in northwestern Hunan;and finally,prospecting targets were improved.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant(51907166)the Science and Technology Project of CHINA RAILWAY under Grant(2017J001-F&N2018G023)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program under Grant(2018GZ0020).
文摘Conventional maintenance mode for the traction power supply system(TPSS)is to perform scheduled regular maintenance activities for power supply equipment,while such maintenance mode may result in undue maintenance tasks and low efficiency due to different degradation processes of different sorts of equipment.To address this problem,this paper introduces a preventive opportunistic maintenance(POM)method for TPSS based on equipment reliability.Firstly,a POM model is established by considering the equipment reliability degradation process based on Weibull distribution.Then,by considering the total power outage time in the planned operation cycle of TPSS as the optimization objective,the optimal maintenance scheme of TPSS is formulated by iterative method of maintenance strategies.The proposed method is verified by introducing practical maintenance strategies and fault record data of the traction transformer,circuit breaker and disconnector in an actual TPSS of a railway administration.Results show that the presented method can make full use of the existing fault data to develop a POM scheme for TPSS.It can improve maintenance efficiency and reduce power outage time,providing guidance to formulate scientific maintenance strategies for TPSS.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Key Project in Universities of Anhui Province,No.KJ2021A0701Natural Science Key Project of Bengbu Medical College,No.2020byzd030Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Program of the Bengbu Medical College,No.Byycx22016.
文摘BACKGROUND Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms(MCNs)represent one of the precursor lesions of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,and their detection has been facilitated by advances in preoperative imaging.Due primarily to the rarity of MCNs,however,there is limited knowledge regarding the prognostic variables and high-risk factors for malignant transformation.A more comprehensive and nuanced approach is necessary to fill this gap and provide a basis for improved treatment decisions and patient outcomes.AIM To investigate the high-risk factors associated with malignant MCNs and to explore the prognostic factors of MCN with associated invasive carcinoma(MCNAIC).METHODS All cases of resected MCNs from a single high-volume institution between January 2012 and January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.Only cases with ovarian-type stroma verified by progesterone receptor staining were included.Preoperative features,histological findings and postoperative course were documented.Multivariate logistic regression was employed to investigate variables related to malignancy.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier curve,and the prognostic factors were assessed to evaluate the postoperative course of patients with MCN-AIC.RESULTS Among the 48 patients,36 had benign MCNs,and 12 had malignant MCNs(1 high-grade atypical hyperplasia and 11 MCN-AIC).Age,tumour size,presence of solid components or mural nodules and pancreatic duct dilatation were identified as independent risk factors associated with malignancy.The follow-up period ranged from 12 mo to 120 mo,with a median overall survival of 58.2 mo.Only three patients with MCN-AIC died,and the 5-year survival rate was 70.1%.All 11 cases of MCN-AIC were stage I,and extracapsular invasion was identified as a prognostic factor for poorer outcomes.CONCLUSION The risk factors independently associated with malignant transformation of MCNs included age,tumour size,presence of solid components or mural nodules,and pancreatic duct dilatation.Our study also revealed that encapsulated invasion was a favourable prognostic factor in MCN-AIC patients.
基金supported by a grant from the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(No.21472176).
文摘The asymmetric carbenoid C–H insertion of 3-diazooxindoles into 1,4-cyclohexadiene has been accomplished in the presence of chiral bis(imidazoline) NCN pincer iridium(Ⅲ) complexes as the catalysts. With a catalyst loading of 0.5 mol%, the reactions proceeded smoothly at 0℃ to afford a variety of chiral 3-substituted oxindoles in good yields with moderate to excellent enantioselectivities(up to 99% ee). The protocol exhibits good functional group tolerance with respect to 3-diazooxindoles and is readily scaled up to 2 mmol scale without any loss in activity and enantioselectivity. Density functional theory(DFT)calculations have been performed to better understand the reaction mechanism and to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reactions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82273873,31971106,81372124)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2020YFC1512304,2020YFC1512301)+2 种基金the Applied Basic Research Project of Tianjin(No.21JCYBJC00660)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Tianjin(No.0701320001)the Major Special Projects of Tianjin(No.0402080005)。
文摘Glycolysis inhibition can effectively block the energy supply and interrupt tumorigenesis in many types of cancers.However,when glycolysis is inhibited,tumor cells will break down glutamine as the raw material for the replenishment pathway to maintain the tricarboxylic acid cycle ensuring energy supply,therefore inducing ineffective interruption of metabolic.Herein,we designed glutamine transporter antagonist L-γ-glutamyl-p-nitroanilide(GPNA)loaded and 4T1 cancer cell membrane coated iridium oxide nanoparticles(IrO_(2)-GPNA@CCM)to realize a comprehensive inhibition of tumor energy supply which synergistically mediated by glycolysis and glutamine cycle.IrO_(2)NPs were used to catalyze the O_(2)generation by facilitating the decomposition of endogenous H_(2)O_(2)in tumor cells,which further downregulated the expression of HIF-1αand PI3K/pAKT to interrupt the generation of lactate.Meanwhile,the loaded GPNA was released under NIR irradiation to bind to alanine-serine-cysteine transporter(ASCT2)for glutamine uptake suppression,therefore realizing the comprehensive dysfunction of cell metabolism.Moreover,both in vitro and in vivo results convinced the thorough energy inhibition effect based on Ir O_(2)-GPNA@CCM NPs,which provided an inspiring strategy for future construction of tumor therapeutic regimen.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21877049, 32171296)Guangdong Natural Science Foundation (No. 2020B1515120043)+3 种基金Major Program for Tackling Key Problems of Industrial Technology in Guangzhou (No. 201902020013)Innovation Team Project in Guangdong Colleges and Universities (No. 2019KCXTD008)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Project (No. 2021A1515111027)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 21620310)
文摘Comprehensive surgical staging or optimal tumor cytoreductive surgery of malignant ovarian cancer directly affects disease prognosis.Therefore,a fluorescent selenium nanoparticle(Se@RGD/S2.2)decorated with cancer-targeting Arg-Gly-Asp(RGD)peptides and GCAGTTGATCCTTTGGATACCCTGG aptamer(S2.2)was developed for use as a diagnostic agent to achieve rapid,noninvasive diagnosis and visualization of microinvasive lesions during surgery for malignant ovarian cancer.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFC1104401)the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(No.81771986)+1 种基金the Natural Sci-ence Foundation of Tianjin(No.18YFZCSY00860)the Scientific Research Translational Foundation of Wenzhou Safety(Emergency)Institute of Tianjin University(No.TJUWYY2022004).
文摘Highly efficient removal of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)from plasma by hemoperfusion for autoim-mune disease therapy remains a challenge in the clinical field owing to the low adsorption capacity and poor blood compatibility of adsorbents.In this work,a new class of nanobody(Nb)-coupled antifouling polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)beads was constructed as an immunosorbent for the selective removal of TNF-αfrom plasma.Notably,our immunosorbent exhibited an exceptionally high specific TNF-αadsorption ca-pacity of 416.9 ng/g in human plasma(at a plasma-to-adsorbent ratio of 300).More importantly,the ob-tained adsorbent beads showed outstanding blood compatibility.In addition,during in vivo experiments,the blood circulation device was constructed to remove TNF-αin rat models,proving that the beads had good removal performance(∼85%/60 min).Furthermore,95%of the original capacity was retained after 6-month storage,showed strong stability and prolonged storage of PVA-Nb.Above all,the results indi-cate that the novel PVA-Nb immunosorbent has possible clinical applications for treating autoimmune diseases in the clinic.
基金support provided by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFE0203000 and 2016YFC0300200)the NSAF(Grant No.U2330205)+3 种基金Full-Sea-Depth Battery Project(2020-XXXX-XX-246-00)Open project of Shaanxi Laboratory of Aerospace Power(2022ZY2-JCYJ-01-09)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ND Basic Research Funds(G2022WD)the Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province。
文摘The operation of deep-sea underwater vehicles relies entirely on onboard batteries.However,the extreme deep-sea conditions,characterized by ultrahigh hydraulic pressure,low temperature,and seawater conductivity,pose significant challenges for battery development.These conditions drive the need for specialized designs in deep-sea batteries,incorporating critical aspects of power generation,protection,distribution,and management.Over time,deep-sea battery technology has evolved through multiple generations,with lithium(Li)batteries emerging in recent decades as the preferred power source due to their high energy and reduced operational risks.Although the rapid progress of Li batteries has notably advanced the capabilities of underwater vehicles,critical technical issues remain unresolved.This review first systematically presents the whole picture of deep-sea battery manufacturing,focusing on Li batteries as the current mainstream solution for underwater power.It examines the key aspects of deep-sea Li battery development,including materials selection informed by electro-chemo-mechanics models,component modification and testing,and battery management systems specialized in software and hardware.Finally,it discusses the main challenges limiting the utilization of deep-sea batteries and outlines promising directions for future development.Based on the systematic reflection on deep-sea batteries and discussion on deep-sea Li batteries,this review aims to provide a research foundation for developing underwater power tailored for extreme environmental exploration.
基金supported by the Multi-center RCT Clinical Project of the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases,Chinese PLA General Hospital(NCRCGPLAGH-2023001)the Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484020)+1 种基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.7252181)the Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(No.2024-2G-5033).
文摘BACKGROUND Early control of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)is crucial for reducing the progress of cardiovascular disease.However,its additional role to the risk of primary osteoporosis in men with coronary heart disease was inconclusive.Our study aims to determine the association of LDL-C and its trajectories for osteoporosis risk in the middle-aged and aged men of China.METHODS The retrospective cohort study of 1546 men aged 69.74±11.30 years conducted in Beijing,China from 2015 to 2022.And the incidence of primary osteoporosis was annually recorded.LDL-C trajectories were further identified by latent class growth model using repeated measurements of LDL-C.The association of baseline LDL-C for osteoporosis was estimated using hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI in Cox proportional hazard model,while mean level and trajectories of LDL-C for osteoporosis were evaluated using odds ratio(OR)with 95%CI in logistic regression model.RESULTS During the median 6.2-year follow-up period,70 men developed primary osteoporosis.The higher level of baseline LDLC(HR=1.539,95%CI:1.012–2.342)and mean LDL-C(OR=2.190,95%CI:1.443–3.324)were associated with higher risk of osteoporosis in men with coronary heart disease after adjusted for covariates.Compared with those in the LDL-C trajectory of low-stable decrease,participants with medium-fluctuant trajectory,whose longitudinal LDL-C started with a medium LDL-C level and appeared an increase and then decrease,were negatively associated with osteoporosis risk(OR=2.451,95%CI:1.152–5.216).And participants with initially high LDL-C level and then a rapid decrease demonstrated a tendency towards reduced risk(OR=0.718,95%CI:0.212–2.437).CONCLUSIONS Elevated LDL-C level and its long-term fluctuation may increase the risk of primary osteoporosis in men.Early controlling a stable level of LDL-C is also essential for bone health.
文摘Poland syndrome(PS)is a rare congenital condition characterized by unilateral absence or underdevelopment of the pectoralis major muscle,frequently accompanied by breast and chest wall anomalies.We report the case of an 18-year-old Chinese female diagnosed with PS complicated by contralateral macromastia who presented with significant breast asymmetry.Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a left breast volume of 618.90 mL and a right breast volume of 1137.04 mL.The patient underwent a staged reconstruction that included a right breast reduction mammaplasty and three sessions of autologous fat grafting to the left breast.Postoperative imaging 3 months after the final procedure confirmed near symmetry,with volumes measuring 831.37 mL(left)and 841.07 mL(right).The clinical follow-up demonstrated stable results and no complications.This case underscores the importance of individualized surgical planning,precise volumetric assessment,and the role of fat grafting in achieving satisfactory aesthetic outcomes in patients with PS and complex breast deformities.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52474064)Frontier Interdisciplinary Exploration Research Program of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462024XKQY005).
文摘Timely anomaly detection is critical for optimizing gas production in plunger lift systems,where equipment failures and operational issues can cause significant disruptions.This paper introduces a two-dimensional convolutional neural network(2D-CNN)model designed to diagnose abnormal operating conditions in gas wells utilizing plunger lift technology.The model was trained using an extensive dataset comprising casing and tubing pressure measurements gathered from multiple wells experiencing both normal and anomalous operations.Input data underwent a rigorous preprocessing pipeline involving cleaning,ratio calculation,window segmentation,and matrix transformation.Employing separate pre-training and transfer learning methods,the model's efficacy was validated through stringent testing on new,previously unseen field data.Results demonstrate the model's acceptable performance and strong diagnostic capabilities on this novel data from various wells within the operational block.This confirms its potential to fulfill practical field requirements by offering guidance for adjusting production systems in plunger lift-assisted wells.Ultimately,this data-driven,automated diagnostic approach provides valuable theoretical insights and technical support for sustaining gas well production rates.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2022GXLH-01-23)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,CHD(No.300102384106)+1 种基金the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(No.2022KXJ-144)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22209101)
文摘Immense attention has been focused on developing supercapacitors in the field of energy storage by virtue of their exceptional power density,extended cycling stability and operational safety.However,traditional liquid electrolytes pose severe challenges in response to leakage,high volatility and low electrochemical stability issues.To address these problems,we have developed a novel composite polymer membrane for gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs).This membrane features an internal fibrous framework composed of shape-memory polymers,while surface dielectric layers of PVDF-HFP cross-linked with modified TiO_(2)nanoparticles are constructed on both sides of the framework.This configuration modulates the Stern layer potential gradient and diffuse layer ionic distribution through dielectric polarization,thereby suppressing electrolyte decomposition at high voltages,mitigating side reactions and facilitating ionic conduction.The resultant quasi-solid-state supercapacitor demonstrates excellent electrochemical stability at a voltage of 3.5 V,achieving an energy density of 43.87 Wh kg^(-1),with a high-power density of 22.66 kW kg^(-1)along with exceptional cyclic stability and mechanical flexibility.The synergistic structural design offers a safe and efficient energy harvesting solution for wearable electronic devices and portable energy storage systems.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Program from State Grid Corporation of China through the Development of Flexible Liquid Metal Based Micro-Sensor with Anti-Electromagnetic Interference Ability for Power Engineering Applications under Grant 5700-202155453A-00-00。
文摘In this work,a flexible battery structure is fabricated using soft lithography and three-dimensional(3D) printing technology.Ga_(52.5)Sn_(39.5)Zn_(8) anode material,Bi_(67)In_(33) cathode material,and alkaline hydrogel electrolyte are introduced to form the flexible battery.A variety of circuit structures are fabricated to realize the series-parallel integration of different numbers of single cells and achieve the fabrication of batteries with different voltages and powers,with a maximum open-circuit voltage(OCV) of 4.6 V and a maximum output power of 1.193 mW.A reconfigurable soft battery group is proposed,and the regulation of the battery voltage has been realized through the microfluidic perfusion process without the need for an external variable-voltage circuit.We have also fabricated an EGaIn-NaOH microfluidic switch to achieve the control of the light emitting diode(LED).In addition,a wristband with a flexible battery is demonstrated to realize power supply to a liquid crystal display(LCD) with a clock or a temperature sensor.
基金supported by the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(2023ZD0406804,2023ZD0402701)Major Project of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(2022hszd019)First-Class Discipline Construction Funds of the College of Plant Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University(2022ZK PY002)。
文摘Improving protein quality and grain yield traits coordinately is an important goal for crop breeding.To date,many protein-quality or grain-yield regulation genes have been identified.However,the genetic strategies integrating these genes in good-protein-quality and high-yield crop breeding practice are far from established.Here,we characterized the functions of the MADS domain-containing protein Zm MADS8 and Zea mays G protein gamma subunit 1(Zm GG1)in regulating protein quality and grain yield of maize.Zm MADS8 positively regulates zein protein accumulation and negatively regulates nonzein protein and lysine levels in kernels by interacting with Zm MADS47 to promote the transcriptional activation of Opaque2.Additionally,Zm MADS8 regulates starch content of kernels by targeting genes involved in starch biosynthesis.Zm GG1,a putative interactor of Zm MADS8,negatively regulates kernel number with a trade-off effect on kernel starch accumulation.The mads8;zmgg1 double mutant improved protein quality by attenuating zein biosynthesis and increasing essential lysine level,and increased grain yield by increasing kernel number,compensating for decreased starch biosynthesis.Our findings revealed the biological function of Zm MADS8 and Zm GG1 in regulating protein quality and yield related traits and suggested a genetic strategy by direct editing of Zm MADS8 and Zm GG1 to improve grain yield and protein quality simultaneously.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NO.82370083).
文摘Background:Allergic eosinophilic asthma(EA)and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis(EGPA)share significant overlaps in both epidemiology and pathogenesis,suggesting a potential link between the two con-ditions.Despite these associations,the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms driving their connection remain poorly understood.Methods:We retrieved GSE143303 of EA and GSE144302 of EGPA from the GEO database and conducted dif-ferential expression analysis as well as functional enrichment analysis to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and potential pathogenic pathways.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was generated using the STRING database.Key hub genes were determined through cytoHubba.We added two publicly reported EA and EGPA-related transcriptome datasets,GSE117038 and GSE119136,for mutual verification.Subsequent valida-tion was performed via immune infiltration assessment utilizing CIBERSORT.Results:In total,267 DEGs were identified,in which HSP90AA1,HSPA8,CCND1,RPS20,CD74,RPL5,RPS6,RHOA,RPS3A and FLT3LG are the top 10 hub genes,while the antigen processing and presentation pathway and leukocyte cell-cell adhesion pathway were the potential influential pathways.Increased naïve B cells and M1 type of Macrophages were detected in EA patients through immune infiltration analysis.Conclusions:Utilizing bioinformatics techniques,this study is the initial investigation to uncover the shared mechanisms involving the antigen processing and presentation pathway and leukocyte adhesion pathways in the progression of both EA and EGPA.It may offer potential biomarkers for future studies on the underlying path-ogenesis and treatment of EA and EGPA as well as eosinophilia related co-morbidities.
基金supported by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U21A2058)the Hebei Guoliang New Materials Co.,Ltd.(Grant No.22150239J).
文摘An experiment was conducted to assess the impact of fused calcia-stabilized zirconia micro-powder on the thermal shock behavior of magnesia–spinel refractories.The effects of calcia-stabilized zirconia on the microstructure evolution and properties of magnesia–spinel refractories were characterized by the high-temperature elastic modulus,thermal shock damage resistance parameters,retainment of elastic modulus after thermal shock,and scanning electron microscopy.The results indicated that the incorporation of calcia-stabilized zirconia improved the thermomechanical properties and thermal shock behavior of magnesia–spinel specimens.The hot modulus of rupture of magnesia–spinel specimens increased by 2.5-fold due to the incorporation of calcia-stabilized zirconia micro-powder.The presence of a martensitic phase transformation in partially unstable ZrO2 and thermal mismatches among various phases contributed to a controlled formation of microcracks.And the pinning effect caused by the calcia-stabilized zirconia particles surrounding the grain boundaries played a crucial role in preventing the propagation of microcracks.This phenomenon significantly bolstered the thermal shock stability of magnesia–spinel refractories,consequently prolonging their service life.
