Objective: To analyze the potential mechanism of Xinyi San in treating rhinitis through network pharmacology. Methods: In the database of Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP), chemical composition...Objective: To analyze the potential mechanism of Xinyi San in treating rhinitis through network pharmacology. Methods: In the database of Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP), chemical composition and potential targets of Xinyi San were got, and the target genes of rhinitis of Xinyi San were extracted from GeneCards databases. Then we constructed protein-protein interactions (PPI) network of target genes, and then analyzed the Key genes in GO analysis and KEGG analysis. Results: We got 97 components, 53 potential therapeutic targets, 1009 GO items and 92 pathways in our study. The main pathways included Lipid and atherosclerosis, Chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, Human cytomegalovirus infection, Prostate cancer, etc. Conclusion: Xinyi San plays a role in treating rhinitis through multiple components, multiple targets and multiple pathways.展开更多
采用硅烷偶联剂Z6020对六方氮化硼(h-BN)进行改性,通过原位聚合法制备聚酰亚胺/改性氮化硼(PI/f-BN)复合薄膜。利用红外光谱仪、自制调频耐电晕装置和宽频介电谱测试仪对复合薄膜进行测试,采用光学显微镜对薄膜耐电晕老化后的击穿孔形...采用硅烷偶联剂Z6020对六方氮化硼(h-BN)进行改性,通过原位聚合法制备聚酰亚胺/改性氮化硼(PI/f-BN)复合薄膜。利用红外光谱仪、自制调频耐电晕装置和宽频介电谱测试仪对复合薄膜进行测试,采用光学显微镜对薄膜耐电晕老化后的击穿孔形貌进行表征。结果表明:在棒板空气间隙为1 mm,脉冲电场强度为50 k V/mm,占空比为50%,频率为20 k Hz的测试条件下,随着f-BN含量的提高,薄膜的耐电晕寿命呈先增加后缩短的趋势。当f-BN含量为15%时,复合薄膜的介电常数最大,耐电晕寿命最长。展开更多
Although many racemic M4L6cages have been synthesized,little attention has been paid to the resolution of M4L6cages because resolution of these cages is very difficult.To explore the use of optically pure M4L6cages in...Although many racemic M4L6cages have been synthesized,little attention has been paid to the resolution of M4L6cages because resolution of these cages is very difficult.To explore the use of optically pure M4L6cages in chiral applications,it is important to obtain a single enantiomer.In this work,the anionicΛΛΛΛ-Zr_(4)L_(6)andΛΛΛΛ-Zr_(4)L_(6)(L=embonate)cages have been completely separated by introducing chiral organic ligands R/S-BINAP and 1S,2S/1R,2R-DPEN,respectively,and the active vertex of homochiral Zr_(4)L_(6)cage trapsπ-conjugated coordination silver cations(such as[Ag_(2)(DPPM)_(2)]^(2+),chiral[Ag_(2)(PPh_(3))_(2)(DPEN)]^(2+)and[Ag(PPh_(3))(DPEN)]^(+)),obtaining two pair of pure enantiomers(PTC-375(Λ/Λ)and PTC-376(Λ/Λ)).Interestingly,the chiral resolution and surface modification of such zirconium cage endow it with homochirality and significant circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)response,and PTC-376 enantiomers show a CPL output with glumvalues up to~1.4×10^(-2).This work not only provides a new resolution strategy for metal-organic cages,but also expands their chiral application especially in CPL field.展开更多
The catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))to methanol(CH_(3)OH)represents a promising strategy for mitigating carbon emissions and closing the carbon cycle.This study demonstrates that the incorporation of ...The catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))to methanol(CH_(3)OH)represents a promising strategy for mitigating carbon emissions and closing the carbon cycle.This study demonstrates that the incorporation of Cu into MoS_(2)catalysts significantly enhances methanol selectivity and productivity.Through a combination of transmission electron microscope,X-ray diffraction,Raman,electron paramagnetic resonance,X-ray photoelectron spectrosco py,diffu se reflectance Infrared Fourier trans form spectroscopy,Xray absorption spectroscopy,temperature-programmed desorption,and kinetic analysis,we reveal that Cu modifies edge sulfur vacancies,thereby suppressing methane formation and promoting methanol synthesis.At 220℃and 5 MPa,the 2%Cu/MoS_(2)catalyst achieves 85.5%selectivity toward CH_(3)OH,and the methanol formation rate reaches 7.88 mmol gcat^(-1)h^(-1)(0.256 mmol mMoS_(2)-2 h^(-1)),representing the highest performance among MoS_(2)-based catalysts under comparable conditions.This work provides an efficient and potentially scalable approach for designing advanced MoS_(2)-based catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation.展开更多
Second period elements(B,C,N,and O)usually appear at the grain boundary(GB)and strongly affect the mechanical performance in austenitic stainless steels.Therefore,it is significant to investigate the effect of solute ...Second period elements(B,C,N,and O)usually appear at the grain boundary(GB)and strongly affect the mechanical performance in austenitic stainless steels.Therefore,it is significant to investigate the effect of solute elements(B,C,N,and O)on the GB.The first-principles calculation based on the density function theory was applied to explore the effect of B,C,N,and O onγ-FeΣ5(210)[001]GB.The GB energy,the segregation energy,the Voronoi volume,and the theoretical tensile test were calculated to investigate the segregation behavior and the strengthening effect.The structural change and electronic evolution were also investigated by bond change,charge density distribution,and density of states.The results show that B is favored to segregate at the capped trigonal prism(CTP)position with a large void and has a strengthening effect on the GB strength,while O and N are preferred to locate at the octahedral(OCT)site and have an embrittling effect on GB cohesion.C can segregate at both the CTP site and the OCT location with little energy difference.As C segregates at the OCT site,it is beneficial for GB strength.However,it is detrimental at the CTP position.It can be seen that the influence of solutes is closely related to the element type and segregated position.展开更多
Ectromelia virus(ECTV),a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus,serves as both a causative agent of mousepox and a pivotal surrogate model for studying highly pathogenic orthopoxviruses.Although genomic data on ECTV remain...Ectromelia virus(ECTV),a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus,serves as both a causative agent of mousepox and a pivotal surrogate model for studying highly pathogenic orthopoxviruses.Although genomic data on ECTV remains limited,we report the isolation and characterization of a novel strain,ECTV-C-Tan-GD01,obtained from rodents in Guangdong Province,China.Nanopore sequencing yielded a complete genome(199 annotated genes,including one gene truncated at the C-terminus)with inverted terminal repeats(ITRs)harboring a conserved hairpin structure.Notably,a frameshift-inducing“G”deletion in the EV159 gene resulted in the truncation of a semaphorin-like protein.In vitro assays demonstrated cell-associated viral replication kinetics,with maximum titers achieved earlier in Vero/HeLa cells(72 h)than in BHK-21/CEF cells(84 h).Murine challenge experiments revealed extreme virulence(LD50<1 plaque-forming unit(PFU)via intranasal/footpad routes)and hepatosplenic tropism.Furthermore,ECTV-C-Tan-GD01 exhibited utility in evaluating orthopoxvirus countermeasures:a single dose of vaccinia virus Tiantan(VTT)or non-replicating vaccinia virus Tiantan(NTV)conferred cross-protection,while tecovirimat(ST-246),cidofovir(CDV),and brincidofovir(initially CMX001)significantly reduced viral loads and pathology.This study establishes ECTV-C-Tan-GD01 as a dual-purpose resource for probing orthopoxvirus evolution and advancing therapeutic development.展开更多
Moisture enabled electric generation(MEG)is an innovative green energy technology that converts the chemical potential energy of atmospheric water vapor into electricity.Here,we report a novel molecular-level zero-dim...Moisture enabled electric generation(MEG)is an innovative green energy technology that converts the chemical potential energy of atmospheric water vapor into electricity.Here,we report a novel molecular-level zero-dimensional(0D)perovskite-based MEG device that efficiently harvests ambient moisture to generate electric power,which makes perovskite a new kind of potential MEG.The 0D perovskite,DAP₂PbI₆,(where DAP is 1,3-bis(ammonium)-2-hydroxypropane diiodide.)features a unique hydrogen-bonding network formed between its ammonium(–NH_(3)^(+))and hydroxyl(–OH)groups,imparting water stability and remarkable hydrophilicity.Such robust interactions facilitate water adsorption and the subsequent release of hydrogen ions under humid conditions.These protonic species establish an ion gradient,driving a directional current via the ion-gradient diffusion–induced voltage.We demonstrated a maximum volumetric power density of 45 mW·cm^(–3)—substantially exceeding previously reported values for protein-or carbon-based MEG.Additionally,SEM and AFM analyses confirm DAP₂PbI₆is stable upon moisture exposure,while temperature-dependent impedance spectroscopy and theoretical calculations reveal that proton diffusion is the primary mechanism for the observed moisture-driven electricity.These findings underscore the promise of hydrophilic 0D perovskite materials for high-efficiency MEG and pave the way for next-generation sustainable power applications.展开更多
Acer paxii belongs to the evergreen species of Acer,but it exhibits a unique feature of reddish leaves in fall in subtropical regions.Although the association of AP2/ERF transcription factors with color change has bee...Acer paxii belongs to the evergreen species of Acer,but it exhibits a unique feature of reddish leaves in fall in subtropical regions.Although the association of AP2/ERF transcription factors with color change has been well-documented in prior research,molecular investigations focusing on AP2/ERF remain notably lacking in Acer paxii.This research focuses on performing an extensive genome-wide investigation to identify and characterize the AP2/ERF gene family in Acer paxii.As a result,123 ApAP2/ERFs were obtained.Phylogenetic analyses categorized the ApAP2/ERF family members into 15 subfamilies.The evolutionary traits of the ApAP2/ERFs were investigated by analyzing their chromosomal locations,conserved proteinmotifs,and gene duplication events.Moreover,investigating gene promoters revealed their potential involvement in developmental regulation,physiological processes,and stress adaptationmechanisms.Measurements of anthocyanin content revealed a notable increase in red leaves during autumn.Utilizing transcriptome data,transcriptomic profiling revealed that the majority of AP2/ERF genes in Acer paxii displayed significant differential expression between red and green leaves during the color-changing period.Furthermore,through qRT-PCR analysis,it was found that the gene expression levels of ApERF006,ApERF014,ApERF048,ApERF097,and ApERF107 were significantly elevated in red leaves.This indicates their potential participation in leaf pigmentation processes.These findings offer significant insights into the biological significance of ApAP2/ERF transcription factors and lay the groundwork for subsequent investigations into their regulatorymechanisms underlying leaf pigmentation in Acer paxii.展开更多
文摘Objective: To analyze the potential mechanism of Xinyi San in treating rhinitis through network pharmacology. Methods: In the database of Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP), chemical composition and potential targets of Xinyi San were got, and the target genes of rhinitis of Xinyi San were extracted from GeneCards databases. Then we constructed protein-protein interactions (PPI) network of target genes, and then analyzed the Key genes in GO analysis and KEGG analysis. Results: We got 97 components, 53 potential therapeutic targets, 1009 GO items and 92 pathways in our study. The main pathways included Lipid and atherosclerosis, Chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, Human cytomegalovirus infection, Prostate cancer, etc. Conclusion: Xinyi San plays a role in treating rhinitis through multiple components, multiple targets and multiple pathways.
文摘采用硅烷偶联剂Z6020对六方氮化硼(h-BN)进行改性,通过原位聚合法制备聚酰亚胺/改性氮化硼(PI/f-BN)复合薄膜。利用红外光谱仪、自制调频耐电晕装置和宽频介电谱测试仪对复合薄膜进行测试,采用光学显微镜对薄膜耐电晕老化后的击穿孔形貌进行表征。结果表明:在棒板空气间隙为1 mm,脉冲电场强度为50 k V/mm,占空比为50%,频率为20 k Hz的测试条件下,随着f-BN含量的提高,薄膜的耐电晕寿命呈先增加后缩短的趋势。当f-BN含量为15%时,复合薄膜的介电常数最大,耐电晕寿命最长。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92261108 and 2022YFA1503303)the STS Project of Fujian-CAS(No.2023T3054)。
文摘Although many racemic M4L6cages have been synthesized,little attention has been paid to the resolution of M4L6cages because resolution of these cages is very difficult.To explore the use of optically pure M4L6cages in chiral applications,it is important to obtain a single enantiomer.In this work,the anionicΛΛΛΛ-Zr_(4)L_(6)andΛΛΛΛ-Zr_(4)L_(6)(L=embonate)cages have been completely separated by introducing chiral organic ligands R/S-BINAP and 1S,2S/1R,2R-DPEN,respectively,and the active vertex of homochiral Zr_(4)L_(6)cage trapsπ-conjugated coordination silver cations(such as[Ag_(2)(DPPM)_(2)]^(2+),chiral[Ag_(2)(PPh_(3))_(2)(DPEN)]^(2+)and[Ag(PPh_(3))(DPEN)]^(+)),obtaining two pair of pure enantiomers(PTC-375(Λ/Λ)and PTC-376(Λ/Λ)).Interestingly,the chiral resolution and surface modification of such zirconium cage endow it with homochirality and significant circularly polarized luminescence(CPL)response,and PTC-376 enantiomers show a CPL output with glumvalues up to~1.4×10^(-2).This work not only provides a new resolution strategy for metal-organic cages,but also expands their chiral application especially in CPL field.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22172013 and 22372022)Special Project for Key Research and Development Program of Xinjiang Autonomous Region(2022B01033-3)+3 种基金the Liaoning Revitalization Talent Program(XLYC2203126)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT22LAB602)the CUHK Research Startup Fund(No.#4930981)the Excellence Co-innovation Program International Exchange Fund Project(Grant number:DUTIO-ZG-202505)。
文摘The catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))to methanol(CH_(3)OH)represents a promising strategy for mitigating carbon emissions and closing the carbon cycle.This study demonstrates that the incorporation of Cu into MoS_(2)catalysts significantly enhances methanol selectivity and productivity.Through a combination of transmission electron microscope,X-ray diffraction,Raman,electron paramagnetic resonance,X-ray photoelectron spectrosco py,diffu se reflectance Infrared Fourier trans form spectroscopy,Xray absorption spectroscopy,temperature-programmed desorption,and kinetic analysis,we reveal that Cu modifies edge sulfur vacancies,thereby suppressing methane formation and promoting methanol synthesis.At 220℃and 5 MPa,the 2%Cu/MoS_(2)catalyst achieves 85.5%selectivity toward CH_(3)OH,and the methanol formation rate reaches 7.88 mmol gcat^(-1)h^(-1)(0.256 mmol mMoS_(2)-2 h^(-1)),representing the highest performance among MoS_(2)-based catalysts under comparable conditions.This work provides an efficient and potentially scalable approach for designing advanced MoS_(2)-based catalysts for CO_(2)hydrogenation.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3705202)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51831008,52171049 and 52104330).
文摘Second period elements(B,C,N,and O)usually appear at the grain boundary(GB)and strongly affect the mechanical performance in austenitic stainless steels.Therefore,it is significant to investigate the effect of solute elements(B,C,N,and O)on the GB.The first-principles calculation based on the density function theory was applied to explore the effect of B,C,N,and O onγ-FeΣ5(210)[001]GB.The GB energy,the segregation energy,the Voronoi volume,and the theoretical tensile test were calculated to investigate the segregation behavior and the strengthening effect.The structural change and electronic evolution were also investigated by bond change,charge density distribution,and density of states.The results show that B is favored to segregate at the capped trigonal prism(CTP)position with a large void and has a strengthening effect on the GB strength,while O and N are preferred to locate at the octahedral(OCT)site and have an embrittling effect on GB cohesion.C can segregate at both the CTP site and the OCT location with little energy difference.As C segregates at the OCT site,it is beneficial for GB strength.However,it is detrimental at the CTP position.It can be seen that the influence of solutes is closely related to the element type and segregated position.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7254390)the Youth Science Foundation of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(2024A103)to W.C.C,the National Key ResearchDevelopment Program of China(2022YFC2304100,2023YFD1800405).
文摘Ectromelia virus(ECTV),a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus,serves as both a causative agent of mousepox and a pivotal surrogate model for studying highly pathogenic orthopoxviruses.Although genomic data on ECTV remains limited,we report the isolation and characterization of a novel strain,ECTV-C-Tan-GD01,obtained from rodents in Guangdong Province,China.Nanopore sequencing yielded a complete genome(199 annotated genes,including one gene truncated at the C-terminus)with inverted terminal repeats(ITRs)harboring a conserved hairpin structure.Notably,a frameshift-inducing“G”deletion in the EV159 gene resulted in the truncation of a semaphorin-like protein.In vitro assays demonstrated cell-associated viral replication kinetics,with maximum titers achieved earlier in Vero/HeLa cells(72 h)than in BHK-21/CEF cells(84 h).Murine challenge experiments revealed extreme virulence(LD50<1 plaque-forming unit(PFU)via intranasal/footpad routes)and hepatosplenic tropism.Furthermore,ECTV-C-Tan-GD01 exhibited utility in evaluating orthopoxvirus countermeasures:a single dose of vaccinia virus Tiantan(VTT)or non-replicating vaccinia virus Tiantan(NTV)conferred cross-protection,while tecovirimat(ST-246),cidofovir(CDV),and brincidofovir(initially CMX001)significantly reduced viral loads and pathology.This study establishes ECTV-C-Tan-GD01 as a dual-purpose resource for probing orthopoxvirus evolution and advancing therapeutic development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52102217,52102332)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2021J05120).
文摘Moisture enabled electric generation(MEG)is an innovative green energy technology that converts the chemical potential energy of atmospheric water vapor into electricity.Here,we report a novel molecular-level zero-dimensional(0D)perovskite-based MEG device that efficiently harvests ambient moisture to generate electric power,which makes perovskite a new kind of potential MEG.The 0D perovskite,DAP₂PbI₆,(where DAP is 1,3-bis(ammonium)-2-hydroxypropane diiodide.)features a unique hydrogen-bonding network formed between its ammonium(–NH_(3)^(+))and hydroxyl(–OH)groups,imparting water stability and remarkable hydrophilicity.Such robust interactions facilitate water adsorption and the subsequent release of hydrogen ions under humid conditions.These protonic species establish an ion gradient,driving a directional current via the ion-gradient diffusion–induced voltage.We demonstrated a maximum volumetric power density of 45 mW·cm^(–3)—substantially exceeding previously reported values for protein-or carbon-based MEG.Additionally,SEM and AFM analyses confirm DAP₂PbI₆is stable upon moisture exposure,while temperature-dependent impedance spectroscopy and theoretical calculations reveal that proton diffusion is the primary mechanism for the observed moisture-driven electricity.These findings underscore the promise of hydrophilic 0D perovskite materials for high-efficiency MEG and pave the way for next-generation sustainable power applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 32271914 and 32301660]the Quality Engineering Project of Anhui Provincial Department of Education[grant number 2023zygzts007].
文摘Acer paxii belongs to the evergreen species of Acer,but it exhibits a unique feature of reddish leaves in fall in subtropical regions.Although the association of AP2/ERF transcription factors with color change has been well-documented in prior research,molecular investigations focusing on AP2/ERF remain notably lacking in Acer paxii.This research focuses on performing an extensive genome-wide investigation to identify and characterize the AP2/ERF gene family in Acer paxii.As a result,123 ApAP2/ERFs were obtained.Phylogenetic analyses categorized the ApAP2/ERF family members into 15 subfamilies.The evolutionary traits of the ApAP2/ERFs were investigated by analyzing their chromosomal locations,conserved proteinmotifs,and gene duplication events.Moreover,investigating gene promoters revealed their potential involvement in developmental regulation,physiological processes,and stress adaptationmechanisms.Measurements of anthocyanin content revealed a notable increase in red leaves during autumn.Utilizing transcriptome data,transcriptomic profiling revealed that the majority of AP2/ERF genes in Acer paxii displayed significant differential expression between red and green leaves during the color-changing period.Furthermore,through qRT-PCR analysis,it was found that the gene expression levels of ApERF006,ApERF014,ApERF048,ApERF097,and ApERF107 were significantly elevated in red leaves.This indicates their potential participation in leaf pigmentation processes.These findings offer significant insights into the biological significance of ApAP2/ERF transcription factors and lay the groundwork for subsequent investigations into their regulatorymechanisms underlying leaf pigmentation in Acer paxii.
