Peri-implant keratinized mucosa(PIKM)augmentation refers to surgical procedures aimed at increasing the width of PIKM.Consensus reports emphasize the necessity of maintaining a minimum width of PIKM to ensure long-ter...Peri-implant keratinized mucosa(PIKM)augmentation refers to surgical procedures aimed at increasing the width of PIKM.Consensus reports emphasize the necessity of maintaining a minimum width of PIKM to ensure long-term peri-implant health.Currently,several surgical techniques have been validated for their effectiveness in increasing PIKM.However,the selection and application of PIKM augmentation methods may present challenges for dental practitioners due to heterogeneity in surgical techniques,variations in clinical scenarios,and anatomical differences.Therefore,clear guidelines and considerations for PIKM augmentation are needed.This expert consensus focuses on the commonly employed surgical techniques for PIKM augmentation and the factors influencing their selection at second-stage surgery.It aims to establish a standardized framework for assessing,planning,and executing PIKM augmentation procedures,with the goal of offering evidence-based guidance to enhance the predictability and success of PIKM augmentation.展开更多
As the manufacturing industry shifts toward environmentally sustainable practices,grinding—a high-precision pro-cessing method—is commonly used to ensure final workpiece dimensions and surface quality.The greening o...As the manufacturing industry shifts toward environmentally sustainable practices,grinding—a high-precision pro-cessing method—is commonly used to ensure final workpiece dimensions and surface quality.The greening of grind-ing processes has emerged as an important challenge for both academia and industry.Numerous studies proposing different methods for sustainable grinding have increased rapidly;however,the technical mechanisms and develop-ment trends remain unclear.This paper applies bibliometric methods to analyze relevant articles published on WOS from 2008 to 2023.Results show that China has the highest number of publications(45.38%),with research institu-tions primarily located in China,India,and Brazil.Among publishing journals,70%are classified as Q2 or above.Addi-tionally,popular authors and influential articles in this field are identified.Keyword frequency and hotspot literature analysis reveal that research focuses primarily on minimal quantity lubrication(MQL)grinding,especially using biolubricants and nanoparticles to improve grinding performance.This article reviews the mechanisms and effects of biolubricants and nanoparticles in MQL.It further examines how multi-energy field applications enhance MQL by influencing droplet atomization,wettability,and machining performance.A low-temperature field improves the heat exchange capacity of MQL droplets,while an electrostatic field enhances droplet contact angles and disper-sion.Ultrasonic energy enhances the atomization of biolubricants,and magnetic fields facilitate nanoparticle penetra-tion into the grinding zone,reducing grinding forces.Additionally,innovations in grinding wheel structures and solid lubrication grinding can reduce grinding temperatures and forces.This paper presents a comprehensive review of eco-friendly grinding development hotspots,providing technical support and theoretical guidance for academia and industry.展开更多
Practical Zn metal batteries have been hindered by several challenges,including Zn dendrite growth,undesirable side reactions,and unstable electrode/electrolyte interface.These issues are particularly more serious in ...Practical Zn metal batteries have been hindered by several challenges,including Zn dendrite growth,undesirable side reactions,and unstable electrode/electrolyte interface.These issues are particularly more serious in low-concentration electrolytes.Herein,we design a Zn salt-mediated electrolyte with in situ ring-opening polymerization of the small molecule organic solvent.The Zn(TFSI)_(2)salt catalyzes the ring-opening polymerization of(1,3-dioxolane(DOL)),generating oxidation-resistant and non-combustible long-chain polymer(poly(1,3-dioxolane)(pDOL)).The pDOL reduces the active H_(2)O molecules in electrolyte and assists in forming stable organic–inorganic gradient solid electrolyte interphase with rich organic constituents,ZnO and ZnF_(2).The introduction of pDOL endows the electrolyte with several advantages:excellent Zn dendrite inhibition,improved corrosion resistance,widened electrochemical window(2.6 V),and enhanced low-temperature performance(freezing point=-34.9°C).Zn plating/stripping in pDOL-enhanced electrolyte lasts for 4200 cycles at 99.02%Coulomb efficiency and maintains a lifetime of 8200 h.Moreover,Zn metal anodes deliver stable cycling for 2500 h with a high Zn utilization of 60%.A Zn//VO_(2)pouch cell assembled with lean electrolyte(electrolyte/capacity(E/C=41 mL(Ah)^(-1))also demonstrates a capacity retention ratio of 92%after 600 cycles.These results highlight the promising application prospects of practical Zn metal batteries enabled by the Zn(TFSI)2-mediated electrolyte engineering.展开更多
As a member of the AFF(AF4/FMR2)family,AFF4 is a transcription elongation factor that is a component of the super elongation complex.AFF4 serves as a scaffolding protein that connects transcription factors and promote...As a member of the AFF(AF4/FMR2)family,AFF4 is a transcription elongation factor that is a component of the super elongation complex.AFF4 serves as a scaffolding protein that connects transcription factors and promotes gene transcription through elongation and chromatin remodelling.Here,we investigated the effect of AFF4 on human dental follicle cells(DFCs)in osteogenic differentiation.In this study,we found that small interfering RNA-mediated depletion of AFF4 resulted in decreased alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity and impaired mineralization.In addition,the expression of osteogenic-related genes(DLX5,SP7,RUNX2 and BGLAP)was significantly downregulated.In contrast,lentivirus-mediated overexpression of AFF4 significantly enhanced the osteogenic potential of human DFCs.Mechanistically,we found that both the mRNA and protein levels of ALKBH1,a critical regulator of epigenetics,changed in accordance with AFF4 expression levels.Overexpression of ALKBH1 in AFF4-depleted DFCs partially rescued the impairment of osteogenic differentiation.Our data indicated that AFF4 promoted the osteogenic differentiation of DFCs by upregulating the transcription of ALKBH1.展开更多
Autophagy involves the sequestration and delivery of cytoplasmic materials to lysosomes,where proteins,lipids,and organelles are degraded and recycled.According to the way the cytoplasmic components are engulfed,autop...Autophagy involves the sequestration and delivery of cytoplasmic materials to lysosomes,where proteins,lipids,and organelles are degraded and recycled.According to the way the cytoplasmic components are engulfed,autophagy can be divided into macroautophagy,microautophagy,and chaperone-mediated autophagy.Recently,many studies have found that autophagy plays an important role in neurological diseases,including Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson's disease,Huntington's disease,neuronal excitotoxicity,and cerebral ischemia.Autophagy maintains cell homeostasis in the nervous system via degradation of misfolded proteins,elimination of damaged organelles,and regulation of apoptosis and inflammation.AMPK-mTOR,Beclin 1,TP53,endoplasmic reticulum stress,and other signal pathways are involved in the regulation of autophagy and can be used as potential therapeutic targets for neurological diseases.Here,we discuss the role,functions,and signal pathways of autophagy in neurological diseases,which will shed light on the pathogenic mechanisms of neurological diseases and suggest novel targets for therapies.展开更多
We report for the first time a cleavage phenomenon in the resonant peak of a piezoelectric quartz crystal(PQC) in liquid phase.In the presence of a strong longitudinal wave effect,an additional resonant peak appears i...We report for the first time a cleavage phenomenon in the resonant peak of a piezoelectric quartz crystal(PQC) in liquid phase.In the presence of a strong longitudinal wave effect,an additional resonant peak appears in the conductance-frequency curve.With gradually increasing liquid density,the additional peak moves from low to high frequency region then disappears.The frequency of the additional resonant peak is sensitive to the change in liquid density.The frequency shift of the additional peak is linear with the liquid density in a given range.For a 5 MHz PQC with a reflection distance of 16 mm for longitudinal wave,the sensitivity to liquid density is 2.61×10^6 Hz g^-1 cm^3.The overlap between the primary resonant peak and the additional resonant peak causes a decrease in the intensity of the former and an increase in the intensity of the latter.In a combined impedance analysis method,the changes in surface mass loading,density and viscosity of the liquid were monitored simultaneously by a PQC sensor.展开更多
In previous studies,we showed that TP53-induced glycolysis and apoptosis regulator（TIGAR） protects neurons against ischemic brain injury.In the present study,we investigated the developmental changes of TIGAR level ...In previous studies,we showed that TP53-induced glycolysis and apoptosis regulator（TIGAR） protects neurons against ischemic brain injury.In the present study,we investigated the developmental changes of TIGAR level in mouse brain and the correlation of TIGAR expression with the vulnerability of neurons to ischemic injury.We found that the TIGAR level was high in the embryonic stage,dropped at birth,partially recovered in the early postnatal period,and then continued to decline to a lower level in early adult and aged mice.The TIGAR expression was higher after ischemia/reperfusion in mouse brain 8and 12 weeks after birth.Four-week-old mice had smaller infarct volumes,lower neurological scores,and lower mortality rates after ischemia than 8- and12-week-old mice.TIGAR expression also increased in response to oxygen glucose deprivation（OGD）/reoxygenation insult or H_2O_2 treatment in cultured primary neurons from different embryonic stages（E16 and E20）.The neurons cultured from the early embryonic period had a greater resistance to OGD and oxidative insult.Higher TIGAR levels correlated with higher pentose phosphate pathway activity and less oxidative stress.Older mice and more mature neurons had more severe DNA and mitochondrial damage than younger mice and less mature neurons in response to ischemia/reperfusion or OGD/reoxygenation insult.Supplementation of cultured neurons with nicotinamide adenine dinuclectide phosphate（NADPH） significantly reduced ischemic injury.These results suggest that TIGAR expression changes during development and its expression level may be correlated with the vulnerability of neurons to ischemic injury.展开更多
Tooth root morphogenesis involves two biological processes,root elongation and dentinogenesis,which are guaranteed by downgrowth of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath(HERS)and normal odontoblast differentiation.Ubiquit...Tooth root morphogenesis involves two biological processes,root elongation and dentinogenesis,which are guaranteed by downgrowth of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath(HERS)and normal odontoblast differentiation.Ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation has been reported to precisely regulate various physiological processes,while its role in tooth development is still elusive.Here we show ubiquitinspecific protease 34(USP34)plays a pivotal role in root formation.Deletion of Usp34 in dental mesenchymal cells leads to short root anomaly,characterized by truncated roots and thin root dentin.The USP34-deficient dental pulp cells(DPCs)exhibit decreased odontogenic differentiation with downregulation of nuclear factor I/C(NFIC).Overexpression of NFIC partially restores the impaired odontogenic potential of DPCs.These findings indicate that USP34-dependent deubiquitination is critical for root morphogenesis by stabilizing NFIC.展开更多
In this study, a quaternary blending strategy was applied in the fabrication of organic photovoltaic devices and large-area modules. As a result, the ultimate quaternary organic solar cells(OSCs) deliver 16.71% effici...In this study, a quaternary blending strategy was applied in the fabrication of organic photovoltaic devices and large-area modules. As a result, the ultimate quaternary organic solar cells(OSCs) deliver 16.71% efficiency for small-area devices and 13.25% for large-area(19.34 cm2) modules(certified as 12.36%), which is one of the highest efficiencies for organic solar modules to date. Our results have proved the synergistic effects of multiple components in OSCs, providing an effective strategy for achieving high-performance organic photovoltaic devices and modules.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(grant number:25NSFSC0265).
文摘Peri-implant keratinized mucosa(PIKM)augmentation refers to surgical procedures aimed at increasing the width of PIKM.Consensus reports emphasize the necessity of maintaining a minimum width of PIKM to ensure long-term peri-implant health.Currently,several surgical techniques have been validated for their effectiveness in increasing PIKM.However,the selection and application of PIKM augmentation methods may present challenges for dental practitioners due to heterogeneity in surgical techniques,variations in clinical scenarios,and anatomical differences.Therefore,clear guidelines and considerations for PIKM augmentation are needed.This expert consensus focuses on the commonly employed surgical techniques for PIKM augmentation and the factors influencing their selection at second-stage surgery.It aims to establish a standardized framework for assessing,planning,and executing PIKM augmentation procedures,with the goal of offering evidence-based guidance to enhance the predictability and success of PIKM augmentation.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375447,52305477 and 52105457)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.ZR2023QE057,ZR2024QE100 and ZR2024ME255)+2 种基金Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Planning Park Cultivation Plan(Grant No.23-1-5-yqpy-17-qy)Shandong Provincial Science and Technology SMEs Innovation Capacity Improvement Project(Grant No.2022TSGC1115)the Special Fund of Taishan Scholars。
文摘As the manufacturing industry shifts toward environmentally sustainable practices,grinding—a high-precision pro-cessing method—is commonly used to ensure final workpiece dimensions and surface quality.The greening of grind-ing processes has emerged as an important challenge for both academia and industry.Numerous studies proposing different methods for sustainable grinding have increased rapidly;however,the technical mechanisms and develop-ment trends remain unclear.This paper applies bibliometric methods to analyze relevant articles published on WOS from 2008 to 2023.Results show that China has the highest number of publications(45.38%),with research institu-tions primarily located in China,India,and Brazil.Among publishing journals,70%are classified as Q2 or above.Addi-tionally,popular authors and influential articles in this field are identified.Keyword frequency and hotspot literature analysis reveal that research focuses primarily on minimal quantity lubrication(MQL)grinding,especially using biolubricants and nanoparticles to improve grinding performance.This article reviews the mechanisms and effects of biolubricants and nanoparticles in MQL.It further examines how multi-energy field applications enhance MQL by influencing droplet atomization,wettability,and machining performance.A low-temperature field improves the heat exchange capacity of MQL droplets,while an electrostatic field enhances droplet contact angles and disper-sion.Ultrasonic energy enhances the atomization of biolubricants,and magnetic fields facilitate nanoparticle penetra-tion into the grinding zone,reducing grinding forces.Additionally,innovations in grinding wheel structures and solid lubrication grinding can reduce grinding temperatures and forces.This paper presents a comprehensive review of eco-friendly grinding development hotspots,providing technical support and theoretical guidance for academia and industry.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52162036 and 22378342)Key Project of Nature Science Foundation of Xinjiang(2021D01D08)+2 种基金Major Projects of Xinjiang(2022A01005-4 and 2021A01001-1)Key Research and Development Project of Xinjiang(2023B01025-1)the support from the Doctoral Student Special Program of the Young Talents Support Project of the China Association for Science and Technology in 2024。
文摘Practical Zn metal batteries have been hindered by several challenges,including Zn dendrite growth,undesirable side reactions,and unstable electrode/electrolyte interface.These issues are particularly more serious in low-concentration electrolytes.Herein,we design a Zn salt-mediated electrolyte with in situ ring-opening polymerization of the small molecule organic solvent.The Zn(TFSI)_(2)salt catalyzes the ring-opening polymerization of(1,3-dioxolane(DOL)),generating oxidation-resistant and non-combustible long-chain polymer(poly(1,3-dioxolane)(pDOL)).The pDOL reduces the active H_(2)O molecules in electrolyte and assists in forming stable organic–inorganic gradient solid electrolyte interphase with rich organic constituents,ZnO and ZnF_(2).The introduction of pDOL endows the electrolyte with several advantages:excellent Zn dendrite inhibition,improved corrosion resistance,widened electrochemical window(2.6 V),and enhanced low-temperature performance(freezing point=-34.9°C).Zn plating/stripping in pDOL-enhanced electrolyte lasts for 4200 cycles at 99.02%Coulomb efficiency and maintains a lifetime of 8200 h.Moreover,Zn metal anodes deliver stable cycling for 2500 h with a high Zn utilization of 60%.A Zn//VO_(2)pouch cell assembled with lean electrolyte(electrolyte/capacity(E/C=41 mL(Ah)^(-1))also demonstrates a capacity retention ratio of 92%after 600 cycles.These results highlight the promising application prospects of practical Zn metal batteries enabled by the Zn(TFSI)2-mediated electrolyte engineering.
基金This study was supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,81901040).
文摘As a member of the AFF(AF4/FMR2)family,AFF4 is a transcription elongation factor that is a component of the super elongation complex.AFF4 serves as a scaffolding protein that connects transcription factors and promotes gene transcription through elongation and chromatin remodelling.Here,we investigated the effect of AFF4 on human dental follicle cells(DFCs)in osteogenic differentiation.In this study,we found that small interfering RNA-mediated depletion of AFF4 resulted in decreased alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity and impaired mineralization.In addition,the expression of osteogenic-related genes(DLX5,SP7,RUNX2 and BGLAP)was significantly downregulated.In contrast,lentivirus-mediated overexpression of AFF4 significantly enhanced the osteogenic potential of human DFCs.Mechanistically,we found that both the mRNA and protein levels of ALKBH1,a critical regulator of epigenetics,changed in accordance with AFF4 expression levels.Overexpression of ALKBH1 in AFF4-depleted DFCs partially rescued the impairment of osteogenic differentiation.Our data indicated that AFF4 promoted the osteogenic differentiation of DFCs by upregulating the transcription of ALKBH1.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82173811,81973315)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education(20KJA310008)+1 种基金Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases(BM2013003)the Priority Academic Program Development of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutes(PAPD).
文摘Autophagy involves the sequestration and delivery of cytoplasmic materials to lysosomes,where proteins,lipids,and organelles are degraded and recycled.According to the way the cytoplasmic components are engulfed,autophagy can be divided into macroautophagy,microautophagy,and chaperone-mediated autophagy.Recently,many studies have found that autophagy plays an important role in neurological diseases,including Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson's disease,Huntington's disease,neuronal excitotoxicity,and cerebral ischemia.Autophagy maintains cell homeostasis in the nervous system via degradation of misfolded proteins,elimination of damaged organelles,and regulation of apoptosis and inflammation.AMPK-mTOR,Beclin 1,TP53,endoplasmic reticulum stress,and other signal pathways are involved in the regulation of autophagy and can be used as potential therapeutic targets for neurological diseases.Here,we discuss the role,functions,and signal pathways of autophagy in neurological diseases,which will shed light on the pathogenic mechanisms of neurological diseases and suggest novel targets for therapies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20775045,20975063)open foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics,Hunan University(No.2008012)
文摘We report for the first time a cleavage phenomenon in the resonant peak of a piezoelectric quartz crystal(PQC) in liquid phase.In the presence of a strong longitudinal wave effect,an additional resonant peak appears in the conductance-frequency curve.With gradually increasing liquid density,the additional peak moves from low to high frequency region then disappears.The frequency of the additional resonant peak is sensitive to the change in liquid density.The frequency shift of the additional peak is linear with the liquid density in a given range.For a 5 MHz PQC with a reflection distance of 16 mm for longitudinal wave,the sensitivity to liquid density is 2.61×10^6 Hz g^-1 cm^3.The overlap between the primary resonant peak and the additional resonant peak causes a decrease in the intensity of the former and an increase in the intensity of the latter.In a combined impedance analysis method,the changes in surface mass loading,density and viscosity of the liquid were monitored simultaneously by a PQC sensor.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (30930035 and 81271459)a "973" project from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2011CB51000)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutes (PAPD)the Graduate Education Innovation Project of Jiangsu Province (CXZZ12_0850)
文摘In previous studies,we showed that TP53-induced glycolysis and apoptosis regulator（TIGAR） protects neurons against ischemic brain injury.In the present study,we investigated the developmental changes of TIGAR level in mouse brain and the correlation of TIGAR expression with the vulnerability of neurons to ischemic injury.We found that the TIGAR level was high in the embryonic stage,dropped at birth,partially recovered in the early postnatal period,and then continued to decline to a lower level in early adult and aged mice.The TIGAR expression was higher after ischemia/reperfusion in mouse brain 8and 12 weeks after birth.Four-week-old mice had smaller infarct volumes,lower neurological scores,and lower mortality rates after ischemia than 8- and12-week-old mice.TIGAR expression also increased in response to oxygen glucose deprivation（OGD）/reoxygenation insult or H_2O_2 treatment in cultured primary neurons from different embryonic stages（E16 and E20）.The neurons cultured from the early embryonic period had a greater resistance to OGD and oxidative insult.Higher TIGAR levels correlated with higher pentose phosphate pathway activity and less oxidative stress.Older mice and more mature neurons had more severe DNA and mitochondrial damage than younger mice and less mature neurons in response to ischemia/reperfusion or OGD/reoxygenation insult.Supplementation of cultured neurons with nicotinamide adenine dinuclectide phosphate（NADPH） significantly reduced ischemic injury.These results suggest that TIGAR expression changes during development and its expression level may be correlated with the vulnerability of neurons to ischemic injury.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,(NSFC 81722014,81970913,81700980,and 81901042)West China Hospital of Stomatology(RD-03-202010,RCDWJS2020-23)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant(No.2019TQ0218)State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases(SKLOD202008).
文摘Tooth root morphogenesis involves two biological processes,root elongation and dentinogenesis,which are guaranteed by downgrowth of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath(HERS)and normal odontoblast differentiation.Ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation has been reported to precisely regulate various physiological processes,while its role in tooth development is still elusive.Here we show ubiquitinspecific protease 34(USP34)plays a pivotal role in root formation.Deletion of Usp34 in dental mesenchymal cells leads to short root anomaly,characterized by truncated roots and thin root dentin.The USP34-deficient dental pulp cells(DPCs)exhibit decreased odontogenic differentiation with downregulation of nuclear factor I/C(NFIC).Overexpression of NFIC partially restores the impaired odontogenic potential of DPCs.These findings indicate that USP34-dependent deubiquitination is critical for root morphogenesis by stabilizing NFIC.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFA0207700)National Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(2018C04SA170313)+1 种基金Outstanding Youth Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang (LR18F050001)National Natural Science Foundation of China (61705194, 61804134)。
文摘In this study, a quaternary blending strategy was applied in the fabrication of organic photovoltaic devices and large-area modules. As a result, the ultimate quaternary organic solar cells(OSCs) deliver 16.71% efficiency for small-area devices and 13.25% for large-area(19.34 cm2) modules(certified as 12.36%), which is one of the highest efficiencies for organic solar modules to date. Our results have proved the synergistic effects of multiple components in OSCs, providing an effective strategy for achieving high-performance organic photovoltaic devices and modules.
