Garnet Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)electrolytes have been recognized as a promising candidate to replace liquid/molten-state electrolytes in battery applications due to their exceptional performance,particularly Ga-...Garnet Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)electrolytes have been recognized as a promising candidate to replace liquid/molten-state electrolytes in battery applications due to their exceptional performance,particularly Ga-doped LLZO(LLZGO),which exhibits high ionic conductivity.However,the limited size of the Liþtransport bottleneck restricts its high-current discharging performance.The present study focuses on the synthesis of Ga^(3+)þand Ba^(2+)þco-doped LLZO(LLZGBO)and investigates the influence of doping contents on the morphology,crystal structure,Liþtransport bottleneck size,and ionic conductivity.In particular,Ga_(0.32)Ba_(0.15)exhibits the highest ionic conductivity(6.11E-2 S cm^(-1) at 550 C)in comparison with other compositions,which can be attributed to its higher-energy morphology,larger bottleneck and unique Liþtransport channel.In addition to Ba^(2+),Sr^(2+)þand Ca^(2+)have been co-doped with Ga3þinto LLZO,respectively,to study the effect of doping ion radius on crystal structures and the properties of electrolytes.The characterization results demonstrate that the easier Liþtransport and higher ionic conductivity can be obtained when the electrolyte is doped with larger-radius ions.As a result,the assembled thermal battery with Ga_(0.32)Ba_(0.15)-LLZO electrolyte exhibits a remarkable voltage platform of 1.81 V and a high specific capacity of 455.65 mA h g^(-1) at an elevated temperature of 525℃.The discharge specific capacity of the thermal cell at 500 mA amounts to 63%of that at 100 mA,showcasing exceptional high-current discharging performance.When assembled as prototypes with fourteen single cells connected in series,the thermal batteries deliver an activation time of 38 ms and a discharge time of 32 s with the current density of 100 mA cm^(-2).These findings suggest that Ga,Ba co-doped LLZO solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivities holds great potential for high-capacity,quick-initiating and high-current discharging thermal batteries.展开更多
The reciprocal complementary Wiener number of a connected graph G is defined as where is the vertex set. is the distance between vertices u and v, and d is the diameter of G. A tree is known as a caterpillar if the re...The reciprocal complementary Wiener number of a connected graph G is defined as where is the vertex set. is the distance between vertices u and v, and d is the diameter of G. A tree is known as a caterpillar if the removal of all pendant vertices makes it as a path. Otherwise, it is called a non-caterpillar. Among all n-vertex non-cater- pillars with given diameter d, we obtain the unique tree with minimum reciprocal complementary Wiener number, where . We also determine the n-vertex non-caterpillars with the smallest, the second smallest and the third smallest reciprocal complementary Wiener numbers.展开更多
To investigate the relationship of the variation of virulence and the external capsid proteins of the pandemic duck hepatitis A virus type 1(DHAV-1) isolates,the virulence,cross neutralization assays and the complete ...To investigate the relationship of the variation of virulence and the external capsid proteins of the pandemic duck hepatitis A virus type 1(DHAV-1) isolates,the virulence,cross neutralization assays and the complete sequence of the virion protein 1(VP1) gene of nine virulent DHAV-1 strains,which were isolated from infected ducklings with clinical symptoms in Shandong province of China in 2007-2008,were tested.The fifth generation duck embryo allantoic liquids of the 9 isolates were tested on 12-day-old duck embryos and on 7-day-old ducklings for the median embryonal lethal doses(ELD 50 s) and the median lethal doses(LD 50 s),respectively.The results showed that the ELD 50 s of embryonic duck eggs of the 9 DHAV-1 isolates were between 1.9 × 10 6 /mL to 1.44 × 10 7 /mL,while the LD 50 s were 2.39 × 10 5 /mL to 6.15 × 10 6 /mL.Cross-neutralization tests revealed that the 9 DHAV-1 isolates were completely neutralized by the standard serum and the hyperimmune sera against the 9 DHAV-1 isolates,respectively.Compared with other virulent,moderate virulent,attenuated vaccine and mild strains,the VP1 genes of the 9 strains shared 89.8%-99.7% similarity at the nucleotide level and 92.4%-99.6% at amino acid level with other DHAV-1 strains.There were three hypervariable regions at the C-terminus(aa 158-160,180-193 and 205-219) and other variable points in VP1 protein,but which didn't cause virulence of DHAV-1 change.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic utility of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology(TBSRTC)at Peking University Cancer Hospital,the incidence of noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasms with papillary-l...Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic utility of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology(TBSRTC)at Peking University Cancer Hospital,the incidence of noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasms with papillary-like nuclear features(NIFTP),and the impact of reclassification on cytopathological outcomes.Methods:We performed a retrospective study of thyroid fine-needle aspiration(FNA)cases between April 2014 and March 2019.The FNA results were classified according to TBSRTC.Post-surgery histological findings were followed up.Results:A total of 2,781 thyroid FNAs were performed.The incidences of the 6 diagnostic categories(DCs I-VI)were 14.8%,17.1%,15.8%,2.3%,11.6%and 38.5%,respectively.A total of 1,122 patients(40.3%)had corresponding histological results.NIFTP accounted for 0.4%of papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)cases,and there was no significant difference in the risk of malignancy(ROM)for each TBSRTC DC between"NIFTP=carcinoma(Ca)"and"NIFTP≠Ca".When"NIFTP=Ca",the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV),negative predictive value(NPV),and accuracy of TBSRTC were 98.0%,84.0%,99.4%,58.3%,and97.5%,respectively.When"NIFTP≠Ca",the sensitivity,specificity,PPV,NPV and accuracy of the TBSRTC were 98.1%,81.5%,99.3%,61.1%,and 97.5%,respectively.Conclusions:TBSRTC is effective in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid nodules in Peking University Cancer Hospital.The impact of the reclassification of NIFTP on cytopathological outcomes is limited because of its low incidence,and the revised ROMs are not suitable for Asian patients.展开更多
Objective:Fluoroscopy guidance is generally required for endobronchial ultrasonography with guide sheath(EBUS-GS)in peripheral pulmonary lesions(PPLs).Virtual bronchoscopic navigation(VBN)can guide the bronchoscope by...Objective:Fluoroscopy guidance is generally required for endobronchial ultrasonography with guide sheath(EBUS-GS)in peripheral pulmonary lesions(PPLs).Virtual bronchoscopic navigation(VBN)can guide the bronchoscope by creating virtual images of the bronchial route to the lesion.The diagnostic yield and safety profiles of VBN without fluoroscopy for PPLs have not been evaluated in inexperienced pulmonologist performing EBUS-GS.Methods:Between January 2016 and June 2017,consecutive patients with PPLs referred for EBUS-GS at a single cancer center were enrolled.The diagnostic yield as well as safety profiles was retrospectively analyzed,and our preliminary experience was shared.Results:A total of 109 patients with 109 lesions were included,99(90.8%)lesions were visible on EBUS imaging.According to the procedure time needed to locate the lesion on EBUS,24.8%(27/109)were deemed technically difficult procedures;however,no significant relationships were identified between candidate parameters and technically difficult procedures.The overall diagnosis yield was 74.3%(81/109),and the diagnostic yield of malignancy was 83.7%(77/92).Lesions larger than 20 mm[odds ratio(OR),2.758;95%confidence interval(95%CI),1.077-7.062;P=0.034]and probe of within type(OR,3.174;95%CI,1.151-8.757,P=0.026)were independent factors leading to a better diagnostic yield in multivariate analysis.About 30 practice procedures were needed to achieve a stable diagnostic yield,and the proportion of technically difficult procedures decreased and stabilized after 70 practice procedures.Regarding complications,one patient(0.9%)had intraoperative hemorrhage(100 mL)which was managed under endoscopy.Conclusions:VBN without fluoroscopy guidance is still useful and safe for PPLs diagnosis,especially for malignant diseases when performed by pulmonologist without previous experience of EBUS-GS.VBN may simplify the process of lesion positioning and further multi-center randomized studies are warranted.展开更多
Duplex stainless steel UNS S31803 samples were cross-rolled with a true strain of ε = 2 followed by annealing at 1323 K for 2 min and 240 min, respectively. The distributions of intervariant boundary planes in the pr...Duplex stainless steel UNS S31803 samples were cross-rolled with a true strain of ε = 2 followed by annealing at 1323 K for 2 min and 240 min, respectively. The distributions of intervariant boundary planes in the precipitated austenite（A） from ferrite（F） and phase boundary planes conforming to Kurdjumov-Sache（K-S） orientation relationship（OR） were characterized by electron backscatter diffraction（EBSD） and the five-para me ter analysis（FPA） method, respectively. The intervariant boundary planes with misorientation angle of 60° around 〈111 〉 and 〈011 〉 occur frequently and tend to terminate on the {111} plane. At the grain size level of 4 μm, the phase boundary appears to be connected with the K-S OR terminating on{110}F ｜｜ {111}A at the early stage of annealing. When the grain size reaches approximately 20 μm, phase boundary was modified into {541}F｜｜{533}A due to twinning in austenite during annealing.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the expression changes and clinical significance of Toll-like receptor-4(TLR-4)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in the serum and knee joint fluid in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:Fr...Objective:To investigate the expression changes and clinical significance of Toll-like receptor-4(TLR-4)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in the serum and knee joint fluid in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:From June 2017 to December 2018,220 cases of patients with KOA who were admitted in Department of Orthopedics of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University(“our hospital”for short)were selected as the observation group.According to the severity of KOA,they were divided into the mild subgroup(n=98),the moderate subgroup(n=80)and the severe subgroup(n=42).In addition,60 cases of volunteers who received the physical examination in Health Medical Center of our hospital were selected as the control group.The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,in order to analyze the correlation of TLR-4 and IL-1βlevels with the severity of KOA.Results:The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all p<.05).The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the severe subgroup were significantly higher than those of the mild subgroup and the moderate subgroup,and the levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the moderate subgroup were higher than those of the mild group.The differences were statistically significant(all p<.05).The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid were positively correlated to the severity of KOA(r=.706,.729,.741,.715,all p<.05);in the serum,the level of TLR-4 was positively correlated to the level of IL-1β(r=.720,p<.05);in the joint fluid,the level of TLR-4 was positively correlated to the level of IL-1β(r=.736,p<.05).Conclusions:The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of KOA patients are abnormally increased,which is closely related with the severity of KOA.It can be used for clinical prediction,diagnosis and treatment of KOA.展开更多
To ensure the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries,it is crucial to accurately predict their state of health(SOH)and remaining useful life(RUL).Addressing the issue of high costs and time consumption due to the rel...To ensure the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries,it is crucial to accurately predict their state of health(SOH)and remaining useful life(RUL).Addressing the issue of high costs and time consumption due to the reliance on large amounts of labeled data in existing models,this paper proposes a co-estimation framework that combines semi-supervised learning(SSL)with long short-term memory networks(LSTM),effectively utilizing unlabeled data.By selecting the most strongly correlated battery health features and constructing a degradation model using a hybrid dataset,the need for labeling is reduced.The verification results indicate SOH estimated error is reduced to 4%and the maximum root mean square error(RMSE)is 1.58%.When utilizing 75%SOH as the endoflife criterion for battery cycle life,the mean absolute error(MAE)of the RUL predictions for the two tested batteries are 2.5281 and 0.0562 cycles,respectively.The results prove the framework enables accurate pre-diction and has wide practicability and universal applicability.展开更多
While immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized small cell lung carcinoma(SCLC)management,clinical benefits remain restricted to a subset of patients.This study investigates baseline biomarkers for predicting o...While immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized small cell lung carcinoma(SCLC)management,clinical benefits remain restricted to a subset of patients.This study investigates baseline biomarkers for predicting outcomes in unresectable SCLC patients receiving first-line chemoimmunotherapy with or without radiotherapy.We retrospectively analyzed treatment-naïve,unresectable SCLC patients undergoing first-line chemoimmunotherapy at Peking University Cancer Hospital(between June 2020 and November 2022).Clinicopathological parameters,pretreatment hematologic indices,and immunohistochemical profiles(ASCL1,NEUROD1,POU2F3,YAP1,PD-L1,CD8,MHC-I,and Rb)were correlated with survival outcomes using Cox proportional hazards models.Composite biomarker strategies were evaluated for therapeutic stratification.A total of 143 SCLC patients were included(LS=41,ES=102).The SCLC-A subtype demonstrated optimal median overall survival(OS)than other subtypes(18 months vs.11 months,P=0.02),and SCLC-P patients exhibited poorer prognosis than NE phenotypes(SCLC-A,SCLC-N,SCLC-AN).Multivariate analysis identified VALSG stage(P=0.02)and bone metastases(P=0.045)as independent OS predictors in the entire cohort.Patients stratified by ASCL1/INSM1 positivity and NLR thresholds showed markedly divergent outcomes,with ASCL1+/NLRlow group and or INSM1+/NLRlow group achieving superior OS in the overall cohort,LS-SCLC,and ES-SCLC.The ASCL1/INSM1-NLR composite biomarker stratifies survival outcomes for unresectable SCLC patients treated with first-line chemoimmunotherapy with or without radiotherapy.Prospective multicenter validation is required.展开更多
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1(PGC-1)family(PGC-1s),consisting of three members encompassing PGC-1a,PGC-1β,and PGC-1-related coactivator(PRC),was discovered more than a quarter-century...Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1(PGC-1)family(PGC-1s),consisting of three members encompassing PGC-1a,PGC-1β,and PGC-1-related coactivator(PRC),was discovered more than a quarter-century ago.PGC-1s are essential coordinators of many vital cellular events,including mitochondrial functions,oxidative stress,endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis,and inflammation.Accumulating evidence has shown that PGC-1s are implicated in many diseases,such as cancers,cardiac diseases and cardiovascular diseases,neurological disorders,kidney diseases,motor system diseases,and metabolic disorders.Examining the upstream modulators and co-activated partners of PGC-1s and identifying critical biological events modulated by downstream effectors of PGC-1s contribute to the presentation of the elaborate network of PGC-1s.Furthermore,discussing the correlation between PGC-1s and diseases as well as summarizing the therapy targeting PGC-1s helps make individualized and precise intervention methods.In this review,we summarize basic knowledge regarding the PGC-1s family as well as the molecular regulatory network,discuss the physio-pathological roles of PGc-1s in human diseases,review the application of PGC-1s,including the diagnostic and prognostic value of PGC-1s and several therapies in pre-clinical studies,and suggest several directions for future investigations.This review presents the immense potential of targeting PGC-1s in the treatment of diseases and hopefully facilitates the promotion of PGC-1s as new therapeutic targets.展开更多
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pyridoxine on the development of hair follicles in Rex rabbits and the underlying molecular mechanism.Two hundred 3-month-old Rex rabbits were randomly divided into 5...This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pyridoxine on the development of hair follicles in Rex rabbits and the underlying molecular mechanism.Two hundred 3-month-old Rex rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups and fed diets supplemented with 0,5,10,20,or 40 mg/kg pyridoxine.The hair follicle density on the dorsal skin and the gene and protein expression levels of components of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3 K)/protein kinase B(PKB or Akt),Wnt,Notch and bone morphogenetic protein(BMP)signalling pathways were measured.In addition,free hair follicles were isolated from Rex rabbits and cultured with pyridoxine in vitro to measure hair shaft growth.Furthermore,dermal papilla cells(DPC)were isolated from the skin of Rex rabbits and cultured with pyridoxine in vitro to measure the gene and protein expression levels of components of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt,Notch and BMP signalling pathways.The results showed that the addition of dietary pyridoxine significantly increased the total follicle density,secondary follicle density,and secondary-to-primary ratio(S/P,P<0.05),that the growth ratio of hair stems was promoted by pyridoxine in basic culture medium,and that the growth length of tentacle hair follicles cultured in the pyridoxine group was longer than that in the control group(P<0.05).In addition,pyridoxine changed the DPC cycle progression and promoted cell proliferation,and appropriate concentrations of pyridoxine(10 and 20μmol/L)significantly inhibited cell apoptosis(P<0.05).Pyridoxine significantly affected the gene expression of components of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt and Notch signalling pathways in the skin and DPC of Rex rabbits(P<0.05),increased the levels of phosphorylated catenin beta 1(CTNNB1)and Akt,and decreased the level of phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β)(P<0.05).Therefore,the molecular mechanism by which pyridoxine promotes hair follicle density in Rex rabbits probably occurs through activation of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt and Notch signalling pathways,prolonging hair follicle growth and delaying the onset of telogen.展开更多
Safety issues related to flammable electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) remain a major challenge for their extended applications.The use of non-flammable phosphate-based electrolytes has proved the validity in ...Safety issues related to flammable electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) remain a major challenge for their extended applications.The use of non-flammable phosphate-based electrolytes has proved the validity in inhibiting the combustion of LIBs.However,the strong interaction between Li^(+) and phosphate leads to a dominant solid electrolyte interphase(SEI) with limited electronic shielding,resulting in the poor Li^(+) intercalation at the graphite(Gr) anode when using high-phosphate-content electrolytes.To mitigate this issue and improve Li^(+) insertion,we propose an “In-N-Out” strategy to render phosphates “noncoordinative”.By employing a combination of strongly polar solvents for a “block effect” and weakly polar solvents for a “drag effect”,we reduce the Li^(+)–phosphate interaction.As a result,phosphates remain in the electrolyte phase(“In”),minimizing their impact on the incompatibility with the Gr electrode(“Out”).We have developed a non-flammable electrolyte with high triethyl phosphate(TEP) content(>60 wt.%),demonstrating the excellent ion conductivity(5.94 mS cm^(-1) at 30 ℃) and reversible Li^(+) intercalation at a standard concentration(~1 mol L^(-1)).This approach enables the manipulation of multiple electrolyte functions and holds the promise for the development of safe electrochemical energy storage systems using non-flammable electrolytes.展开更多
To assess the effects of a time-restricted feeding(TRF)regimen on meat quality of pigs exposed to high ambient temperature,a two-month feeding and heat treatment(HT)trial was conducted using a 2×2 factorial desig...To assess the effects of a time-restricted feeding(TRF)regimen on meat quality of pigs exposed to high ambient temperature,a two-month feeding and heat treatment(HT)trial was conducted using a 2×2 factorial design.A total of 24 growing pigs(11.0±1.9 kg)were randomly divided into four groups:thermal neutral group(NT,24±3°C),HT group(exposed to a high temperature at 35±2°C from 11:00 to 15:00),TRF group and HT+TRF group(HT and TRF co-treatment group,n=6 for each group).Pigs in TRF groups got access to feed within 5 h from 9:00 to14:00,while the others were fed at 6:00,11:30,and 16:00.All pigs received the same diet during the trail.The results showed that HT increased the drip loss,shear force,lightness,and malondialdehyde production in Longissimus thoracis et lumborum(LTL)muscle.TRF reversely reduced the shear force and drip loss,accompanied by decreased intramuscular fat and increased moisture content.Enhanced fiber transformation from type 1 to type 2b and down-regulated expression of muscle growth-related genes were observed by HT,while TRF suppressed the fiber transformation and expression of muscle atrophy-related genes.Furthermore,TRF restored the diminished protein expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1 in LTL muscle by chronic HT.Accumulation of HSP70 in muscle of HT group was reduced by treatment of TRF.HT declined the expression of vital genes involved in fatty acids poly-desaturation and the proportion of(polyunsaturated fatty acids)PUFAs,mainly omega-6 in LTL muscle,while TRF group promoted the expression of poly-desaturation pathway and displayed the highest proportion of PUFAs.These results demonstrated that TRF relieved the chronic high temperature affected meat quality by the restored expression of Nrf2/HO-1 anti-oxidative cascade,modified muscle fiber composition,and enriched PUFAs in LTL muscle.展开更多
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3009501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374298)+1 种基金the project of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Beijing Institute of Technology,No.QNKT23-17)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.20174072003).
文摘Garnet Li_(7)La_(3)Zr_(2)O_(12)(LLZO)electrolytes have been recognized as a promising candidate to replace liquid/molten-state electrolytes in battery applications due to their exceptional performance,particularly Ga-doped LLZO(LLZGO),which exhibits high ionic conductivity.However,the limited size of the Liþtransport bottleneck restricts its high-current discharging performance.The present study focuses on the synthesis of Ga^(3+)þand Ba^(2+)þco-doped LLZO(LLZGBO)and investigates the influence of doping contents on the morphology,crystal structure,Liþtransport bottleneck size,and ionic conductivity.In particular,Ga_(0.32)Ba_(0.15)exhibits the highest ionic conductivity(6.11E-2 S cm^(-1) at 550 C)in comparison with other compositions,which can be attributed to its higher-energy morphology,larger bottleneck and unique Liþtransport channel.In addition to Ba^(2+),Sr^(2+)þand Ca^(2+)have been co-doped with Ga3þinto LLZO,respectively,to study the effect of doping ion radius on crystal structures and the properties of electrolytes.The characterization results demonstrate that the easier Liþtransport and higher ionic conductivity can be obtained when the electrolyte is doped with larger-radius ions.As a result,the assembled thermal battery with Ga_(0.32)Ba_(0.15)-LLZO electrolyte exhibits a remarkable voltage platform of 1.81 V and a high specific capacity of 455.65 mA h g^(-1) at an elevated temperature of 525℃.The discharge specific capacity of the thermal cell at 500 mA amounts to 63%of that at 100 mA,showcasing exceptional high-current discharging performance.When assembled as prototypes with fourteen single cells connected in series,the thermal batteries deliver an activation time of 38 ms and a discharge time of 32 s with the current density of 100 mA cm^(-2).These findings suggest that Ga,Ba co-doped LLZO solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivities holds great potential for high-capacity,quick-initiating and high-current discharging thermal batteries.
文摘The reciprocal complementary Wiener number of a connected graph G is defined as where is the vertex set. is the distance between vertices u and v, and d is the diameter of G. A tree is known as a caterpillar if the removal of all pendant vertices makes it as a path. Otherwise, it is called a non-caterpillar. Among all n-vertex non-cater- pillars with given diameter d, we obtain the unique tree with minimum reciprocal complementary Wiener number, where . We also determine the n-vertex non-caterpillars with the smallest, the second smallest and the third smallest reciprocal complementary Wiener numbers.
基金the Chinese National Natural Sciences Foundation(30871878)Shandong Province Higher Educational Science and Technology Program(J08LF07)the Science and Technology Commission of Shandong Province(2010GNC10914),China
文摘To investigate the relationship of the variation of virulence and the external capsid proteins of the pandemic duck hepatitis A virus type 1(DHAV-1) isolates,the virulence,cross neutralization assays and the complete sequence of the virion protein 1(VP1) gene of nine virulent DHAV-1 strains,which were isolated from infected ducklings with clinical symptoms in Shandong province of China in 2007-2008,were tested.The fifth generation duck embryo allantoic liquids of the 9 isolates were tested on 12-day-old duck embryos and on 7-day-old ducklings for the median embryonal lethal doses(ELD 50 s) and the median lethal doses(LD 50 s),respectively.The results showed that the ELD 50 s of embryonic duck eggs of the 9 DHAV-1 isolates were between 1.9 × 10 6 /mL to 1.44 × 10 7 /mL,while the LD 50 s were 2.39 × 10 5 /mL to 6.15 × 10 6 /mL.Cross-neutralization tests revealed that the 9 DHAV-1 isolates were completely neutralized by the standard serum and the hyperimmune sera against the 9 DHAV-1 isolates,respectively.Compared with other virulent,moderate virulent,attenuated vaccine and mild strains,the VP1 genes of the 9 strains shared 89.8%-99.7% similarity at the nucleotide level and 92.4%-99.6% at amino acid level with other DHAV-1 strains.There were three hypervariable regions at the C-terminus(aa 158-160,180-193 and 205-219) and other variable points in VP1 protein,but which didn't cause virulence of DHAV-1 change.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic utility of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology(TBSRTC)at Peking University Cancer Hospital,the incidence of noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasms with papillary-like nuclear features(NIFTP),and the impact of reclassification on cytopathological outcomes.Methods:We performed a retrospective study of thyroid fine-needle aspiration(FNA)cases between April 2014 and March 2019.The FNA results were classified according to TBSRTC.Post-surgery histological findings were followed up.Results:A total of 2,781 thyroid FNAs were performed.The incidences of the 6 diagnostic categories(DCs I-VI)were 14.8%,17.1%,15.8%,2.3%,11.6%and 38.5%,respectively.A total of 1,122 patients(40.3%)had corresponding histological results.NIFTP accounted for 0.4%of papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)cases,and there was no significant difference in the risk of malignancy(ROM)for each TBSRTC DC between"NIFTP=carcinoma(Ca)"and"NIFTP≠Ca".When"NIFTP=Ca",the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV),negative predictive value(NPV),and accuracy of TBSRTC were 98.0%,84.0%,99.4%,58.3%,and97.5%,respectively.When"NIFTP≠Ca",the sensitivity,specificity,PPV,NPV and accuracy of the TBSRTC were 98.1%,81.5%,99.3%,61.1%,and 97.5%,respectively.Conclusions:TBSRTC is effective in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid nodules in Peking University Cancer Hospital.The impact of the reclassification of NIFTP on cytopathological outcomes is limited because of its low incidence,and the revised ROMs are not suitable for Asian patients.
基金This study was supported by Beijing Municipal Hospital Scientific Research Cultivation Program(No.PX2016057).We thank Xiaoping Kang for her help in data analysis.
文摘Objective:Fluoroscopy guidance is generally required for endobronchial ultrasonography with guide sheath(EBUS-GS)in peripheral pulmonary lesions(PPLs).Virtual bronchoscopic navigation(VBN)can guide the bronchoscope by creating virtual images of the bronchial route to the lesion.The diagnostic yield and safety profiles of VBN without fluoroscopy for PPLs have not been evaluated in inexperienced pulmonologist performing EBUS-GS.Methods:Between January 2016 and June 2017,consecutive patients with PPLs referred for EBUS-GS at a single cancer center were enrolled.The diagnostic yield as well as safety profiles was retrospectively analyzed,and our preliminary experience was shared.Results:A total of 109 patients with 109 lesions were included,99(90.8%)lesions were visible on EBUS imaging.According to the procedure time needed to locate the lesion on EBUS,24.8%(27/109)were deemed technically difficult procedures;however,no significant relationships were identified between candidate parameters and technically difficult procedures.The overall diagnosis yield was 74.3%(81/109),and the diagnostic yield of malignancy was 83.7%(77/92).Lesions larger than 20 mm[odds ratio(OR),2.758;95%confidence interval(95%CI),1.077-7.062;P=0.034]and probe of within type(OR,3.174;95%CI,1.151-8.757,P=0.026)were independent factors leading to a better diagnostic yield in multivariate analysis.About 30 practice procedures were needed to achieve a stable diagnostic yield,and the proportion of technically difficult procedures decreased and stabilized after 70 practice procedures.Regarding complications,one patient(0.9%)had intraoperative hemorrhage(100 mL)which was managed under endoscopy.Conclusions:VBN without fluoroscopy guidance is still useful and safe for PPLs diagnosis,especially for malignant diseases when performed by pulmonologist without previous experience of EBUS-GS.VBN may simplify the process of lesion positioning and further multi-center randomized studies are warranted.
基金financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51471100 and 51171095)
文摘Duplex stainless steel UNS S31803 samples were cross-rolled with a true strain of ε = 2 followed by annealing at 1323 K for 2 min and 240 min, respectively. The distributions of intervariant boundary planes in the precipitated austenite（A） from ferrite（F） and phase boundary planes conforming to Kurdjumov-Sache（K-S） orientation relationship（OR） were characterized by electron backscatter diffraction（EBSD） and the five-para me ter analysis（FPA） method, respectively. The intervariant boundary planes with misorientation angle of 60° around 〈111 〉 and 〈011 〉 occur frequently and tend to terminate on the {111} plane. At the grain size level of 4 μm, the phase boundary appears to be connected with the K-S OR terminating on{110}F ｜｜ {111}A at the early stage of annealing. When the grain size reaches approximately 20 μm, phase boundary was modified into {541}F｜｜{533}A due to twinning in austenite during annealing.
文摘Objective:To investigate the expression changes and clinical significance of Toll-like receptor-4(TLR-4)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in the serum and knee joint fluid in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:From June 2017 to December 2018,220 cases of patients with KOA who were admitted in Department of Orthopedics of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University(“our hospital”for short)were selected as the observation group.According to the severity of KOA,they were divided into the mild subgroup(n=98),the moderate subgroup(n=80)and the severe subgroup(n=42).In addition,60 cases of volunteers who received the physical examination in Health Medical Center of our hospital were selected as the control group.The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,in order to analyze the correlation of TLR-4 and IL-1βlevels with the severity of KOA.Results:The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all p<.05).The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the severe subgroup were significantly higher than those of the mild subgroup and the moderate subgroup,and the levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of the moderate subgroup were higher than those of the mild group.The differences were statistically significant(all p<.05).The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid were positively correlated to the severity of KOA(r=.706,.729,.741,.715,all p<.05);in the serum,the level of TLR-4 was positively correlated to the level of IL-1β(r=.720,p<.05);in the joint fluid,the level of TLR-4 was positively correlated to the level of IL-1β(r=.736,p<.05).Conclusions:The levels of TLR-4 and IL-1βin the serum and knee joint fluid of KOA patients are abnormally increased,which is closely related with the severity of KOA.It can be used for clinical prediction,diagnosis and treatment of KOA.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52202465Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Excel-lent Young Scholars No.E2023202007+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project No.2023M741452Hebei Province Intro-duced Overseas Talents Funding Project No.C20220312supported by State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Beijing Institute of Technology,No.KFJJ24-11M)Hebei University of Technology,S&T Program of Hebei No.215676146H and No.225676163GH.
文摘To ensure the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries,it is crucial to accurately predict their state of health(SOH)and remaining useful life(RUL).Addressing the issue of high costs and time consumption due to the reliance on large amounts of labeled data in existing models,this paper proposes a co-estimation framework that combines semi-supervised learning(SSL)with long short-term memory networks(LSTM),effectively utilizing unlabeled data.By selecting the most strongly correlated battery health features and constructing a degradation model using a hybrid dataset,the need for labeling is reduced.The verification results indicate SOH estimated error is reduced to 4%and the maximum root mean square error(RMSE)is 1.58%.When utilizing 75%SOH as the endoflife criterion for battery cycle life,the mean absolute error(MAE)of the RUL predictions for the two tested batteries are 2.5281 and 0.0562 cycles,respectively.The results prove the framework enables accurate pre-diction and has wide practicability and universal applicability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82141117)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L248048)+5 种基金Wu Jieping Medical Foundation(320.6750.2021-16-19)Clinical Research Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Beijing Cancer Hospital(QNJJ202212,QNJJ202403)Guangzhou Life Oasis Public Service Center Research and Exchange Program in the Field Of Health(1-35)Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation(Y-pierrefabre202101-0099)Beijing Vlove Charity Foundation(JYKY2024-0200426027)the Science Foundation of Peking University Cancer Hospital(PY202303).
文摘While immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized small cell lung carcinoma(SCLC)management,clinical benefits remain restricted to a subset of patients.This study investigates baseline biomarkers for predicting outcomes in unresectable SCLC patients receiving first-line chemoimmunotherapy with or without radiotherapy.We retrospectively analyzed treatment-naïve,unresectable SCLC patients undergoing first-line chemoimmunotherapy at Peking University Cancer Hospital(between June 2020 and November 2022).Clinicopathological parameters,pretreatment hematologic indices,and immunohistochemical profiles(ASCL1,NEUROD1,POU2F3,YAP1,PD-L1,CD8,MHC-I,and Rb)were correlated with survival outcomes using Cox proportional hazards models.Composite biomarker strategies were evaluated for therapeutic stratification.A total of 143 SCLC patients were included(LS=41,ES=102).The SCLC-A subtype demonstrated optimal median overall survival(OS)than other subtypes(18 months vs.11 months,P=0.02),and SCLC-P patients exhibited poorer prognosis than NE phenotypes(SCLC-A,SCLC-N,SCLC-AN).Multivariate analysis identified VALSG stage(P=0.02)and bone metastases(P=0.045)as independent OS predictors in the entire cohort.Patients stratified by ASCL1/INSM1 positivity and NLR thresholds showed markedly divergent outcomes,with ASCL1+/NLRlow group and or INSM1+/NLRlow group achieving superior OS in the overall cohort,LS-SCLC,and ES-SCLC.The ASCL1/INSM1-NLR composite biomarker stratifies survival outcomes for unresectable SCLC patients treated with first-line chemoimmunotherapy with or without radiotherapy.Prospective multicenter validation is required.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82360716,82070422,and 82200330)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2023T160526 and 2022M722571)+2 种基金Research Plan Project of Shaanxi Institute of Basic Science (22JHQ053)High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Program of National Science and Technology (G2022040014L)Qinchuangyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Innovation Research and Development Transformation Project (2022-QCYZH-036).
文摘Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1(PGC-1)family(PGC-1s),consisting of three members encompassing PGC-1a,PGC-1β,and PGC-1-related coactivator(PRC),was discovered more than a quarter-century ago.PGC-1s are essential coordinators of many vital cellular events,including mitochondrial functions,oxidative stress,endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis,and inflammation.Accumulating evidence has shown that PGC-1s are implicated in many diseases,such as cancers,cardiac diseases and cardiovascular diseases,neurological disorders,kidney diseases,motor system diseases,and metabolic disorders.Examining the upstream modulators and co-activated partners of PGC-1s and identifying critical biological events modulated by downstream effectors of PGC-1s contribute to the presentation of the elaborate network of PGC-1s.Furthermore,discussing the correlation between PGC-1s and diseases as well as summarizing the therapy targeting PGC-1s helps make individualized and precise intervention methods.In this review,we summarize basic knowledge regarding the PGC-1s family as well as the molecular regulatory network,discuss the physio-pathological roles of PGc-1s in human diseases,review the application of PGC-1s,including the diagnostic and prognostic value of PGC-1s and several therapies in pre-clinical studies,and suggest several directions for future investigations.This review presents the immense potential of targeting PGC-1s in the treatment of diseases and hopefully facilitates the promotion of PGC-1s as new therapeutic targets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972594)Earmarked Fund for Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System(CARS-43-B-1)+2 种基金the Thoroughbred Project from Shandong Government(2017LZN008)Shandong Province Modern Agricultural Technology System Innovation Team(SDAIT-21)Funds of Shandong“Double Tops”Programme(SYL2017YSTD11)。
文摘This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pyridoxine on the development of hair follicles in Rex rabbits and the underlying molecular mechanism.Two hundred 3-month-old Rex rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups and fed diets supplemented with 0,5,10,20,or 40 mg/kg pyridoxine.The hair follicle density on the dorsal skin and the gene and protein expression levels of components of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3 K)/protein kinase B(PKB or Akt),Wnt,Notch and bone morphogenetic protein(BMP)signalling pathways were measured.In addition,free hair follicles were isolated from Rex rabbits and cultured with pyridoxine in vitro to measure hair shaft growth.Furthermore,dermal papilla cells(DPC)were isolated from the skin of Rex rabbits and cultured with pyridoxine in vitro to measure the gene and protein expression levels of components of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt,Notch and BMP signalling pathways.The results showed that the addition of dietary pyridoxine significantly increased the total follicle density,secondary follicle density,and secondary-to-primary ratio(S/P,P<0.05),that the growth ratio of hair stems was promoted by pyridoxine in basic culture medium,and that the growth length of tentacle hair follicles cultured in the pyridoxine group was longer than that in the control group(P<0.05).In addition,pyridoxine changed the DPC cycle progression and promoted cell proliferation,and appropriate concentrations of pyridoxine(10 and 20μmol/L)significantly inhibited cell apoptosis(P<0.05).Pyridoxine significantly affected the gene expression of components of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt and Notch signalling pathways in the skin and DPC of Rex rabbits(P<0.05),increased the levels of phosphorylated catenin beta 1(CTNNB1)and Akt,and decreased the level of phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β)(P<0.05).Therefore,the molecular mechanism by which pyridoxine promotes hair follicle density in Rex rabbits probably occurs through activation of the PI3 K/Akt,Wnt and Notch signalling pathways,prolonging hair follicle growth and delaying the onset of telogen.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFB2404800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52022013,51974031 and U22A20438)。
文摘Safety issues related to flammable electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) remain a major challenge for their extended applications.The use of non-flammable phosphate-based electrolytes has proved the validity in inhibiting the combustion of LIBs.However,the strong interaction between Li^(+) and phosphate leads to a dominant solid electrolyte interphase(SEI) with limited electronic shielding,resulting in the poor Li^(+) intercalation at the graphite(Gr) anode when using high-phosphate-content electrolytes.To mitigate this issue and improve Li^(+) insertion,we propose an “In-N-Out” strategy to render phosphates “noncoordinative”.By employing a combination of strongly polar solvents for a “block effect” and weakly polar solvents for a “drag effect”,we reduce the Li^(+)–phosphate interaction.As a result,phosphates remain in the electrolyte phase(“In”),minimizing their impact on the incompatibility with the Gr electrode(“Out”).We have developed a non-flammable electrolyte with high triethyl phosphate(TEP) content(>60 wt.%),demonstrating the excellent ion conductivity(5.94 mS cm^(-1) at 30 ℃) and reversible Li^(+) intercalation at a standard concentration(~1 mol L^(-1)).This approach enables the manipulation of multiple electrolyte functions and holds the promise for the development of safe electrochemical energy storage systems using non-flammable electrolytes.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20220582)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent,the Jiangsu Agricultural Science And Technology Innovation Fund[CX(21)2014]+1 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Double-Innovation Team Program(JSSCTD202147)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘To assess the effects of a time-restricted feeding(TRF)regimen on meat quality of pigs exposed to high ambient temperature,a two-month feeding and heat treatment(HT)trial was conducted using a 2×2 factorial design.A total of 24 growing pigs(11.0±1.9 kg)were randomly divided into four groups:thermal neutral group(NT,24±3°C),HT group(exposed to a high temperature at 35±2°C from 11:00 to 15:00),TRF group and HT+TRF group(HT and TRF co-treatment group,n=6 for each group).Pigs in TRF groups got access to feed within 5 h from 9:00 to14:00,while the others were fed at 6:00,11:30,and 16:00.All pigs received the same diet during the trail.The results showed that HT increased the drip loss,shear force,lightness,and malondialdehyde production in Longissimus thoracis et lumborum(LTL)muscle.TRF reversely reduced the shear force and drip loss,accompanied by decreased intramuscular fat and increased moisture content.Enhanced fiber transformation from type 1 to type 2b and down-regulated expression of muscle growth-related genes were observed by HT,while TRF suppressed the fiber transformation and expression of muscle atrophy-related genes.Furthermore,TRF restored the diminished protein expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1 in LTL muscle by chronic HT.Accumulation of HSP70 in muscle of HT group was reduced by treatment of TRF.HT declined the expression of vital genes involved in fatty acids poly-desaturation and the proportion of(polyunsaturated fatty acids)PUFAs,mainly omega-6 in LTL muscle,while TRF group promoted the expression of poly-desaturation pathway and displayed the highest proportion of PUFAs.These results demonstrated that TRF relieved the chronic high temperature affected meat quality by the restored expression of Nrf2/HO-1 anti-oxidative cascade,modified muscle fiber composition,and enriched PUFAs in LTL muscle.
