Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material ...Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material toughness is not sufficient to meet the requirements of mine disaster prevention.Based on this,in order to find the optimal-ratio material that combines strength and toughness,the synergistic mechanism of lithium slag(LS),ethylene-vinyl acetate(EVA)copolymer,and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)fiber mixtures in improving the mechanical properties of cement concrete,as well as the mechanism of microscopic phase evolution,was analyzed through macroscopic experiments,mesoscopic characterization,microscopic analysis,theoretical calculations,and comprehensive evaluation.The stress-strain curves obtained from the uniaxial compressive strength tests of specimens with different admixtures and fibers were investigated,and the characteristics of different stages were analyzed.The mechanical properties of different admixtures and fiber-reinforced materials,including their advantages and disadvantages,were compared through weighted comprehensive evaluation.The entire process of material failure,ranging from pore compaction,crack initiation,crack propagation,specimen instability to crack penetration,was explained via macroscopic fracture morphology,and the mechanical mechanism of how different admixtures affect the mechanical properties of concrete materials was revealed.The microscopic mechanism and the phase-evolution process of how the admixture affects concrete properties were elucidated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),hydration reaction theory,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR).Furthermore,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete.The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a“skeleton bridge”to improve the toughness of materials.LS can effectively promote the hydration process and cooperate with PVA fiber bars to enhance the mechanical properties of the material.EVA will inhibit the hydration reaction and degrade the material’s mechanical properties through the“organic isolation”effect.In addition,the on-site application has proven that the R3-group materials in this study can effectively inhibit the deformation of the roadway and possess strong reliability.Finally,the advantages and feasibility of LS-and-fiber-reinforced concrete were discussed from four perspectives:environmental protection,economy,disaster prevention,and development.This paper is expected to provide technical reference for the large-scale disposal of solid waste LS,the performance-optimization direction of concrete materials,and the prevention and control of coal and rock dynamic disasters.展开更多
Rosuvastatin (RVS) is an excellent drug with anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties in the academic and medical fields. However, this drug faces a series of challenges when used to treat atherosclerosis cause...Rosuvastatin (RVS) is an excellent drug with anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties in the academic and medical fields. However, this drug faces a series of challenges when used to treat atherosclerosis caused by hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), including high oral dosage, poor targeting, and long-term toxic side effects. In this study, we applied nanotechnology to construct a biomimetic nano-delivery system, macrophage membrane (Møm)-coated RVS-loaded Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles (MPR NPs), for improving the bioavailability and targeting capacity of RVS, specifically to the plaque lesions associated with HHcy-induced atherosclerosis. In vitro assays demonstrated that MPR NPs effectively inhibited the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)/nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) signaling pathways, reducing pyroptosis and inflammatory response in macrophages. Additionally, MPR NPs reversed the abnormal distribution of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1)/ATP binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCA1)/ATP binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1) caused by HIF-1α, promoting cholesterol efflux and reducing lipid deposition. In vivo studies using apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE^(−/−)) mice confirmed the strong efficacy of MPR NPs in treating atherosclerosis with favorable biosecurity, and the mechanism behind this efficacy is believed to involve the regulation of serum metabolism and the remodeling of gut microbes. These findings suggest that the synthesis of MPR NPs provides a promising nanosystem for the targeted therapy of HHcy-induced atherosclerosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Patients suffering from hemorrhagic shock(HS)complicated by severe trauma are at high risk of developing acute lung injury(ALI)and acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS).The underlying pathophysiology is...BACKGROUND:Patients suffering from hemorrhagic shock(HS)complicated by severe trauma are at high risk of developing acute lung injury(ALI)and acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS).The underlying pathophysiology is complex,and the lack of targeted therapeutic strategies remains a major clinical challenge.METHODS:In this narrative review,a literature search was conducted in the PubMed to identify articles published from 2006 to August 2025 concerning trauma,HS,traumatic HS(THS),biomarkers related to ALI,ARDS and HS,as well as their treatment.Through its multifactorial pathogenesis,we discuss the diagnostic and prognostic values of biomarkers,their potential role in treatment,and therapeutic advancements and perspectives.RESULTS:ALI and ARDS are serious complications in severe trauma patients with HS.Hypoperfusion,hypoxia,endothelial cell activation,inflammation,ischemia/reperfusion injury and the intestinal response,as well as chest trauma and transfusion-related events are potential causes of lung injury.The pulmonary epithelial biomarkers soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products(sRAGE)and surfactant protein-D provide indicators for evaluating the severity of lung contusion and injury,whereas Clara cell protein 16 may have clinical value for trauma patients with ALI complicated by pneumonia.Elevated endothelial biomarkers angiopoietin-2 and syndecan-1 are correlated with injury severity,transfusion,coagulopathy,the onset of ARDS,and patient outcomes.The role of biomarkers in therapeutic benefit is reviewed.CONCLUSIONS:Preventive and therapeutic strategies for THS-induced ALI/ARDS rely on the implementation of multi-target,multi-mechanism interventions that address the complex pathophysiology.Targeted phenotypic therapy guided by biomarkers would be of interest for future research aimed at improving clinical outcomes.展开更多
The retina,a crucial neural tissue,is responsible for transforming light signals into visual information,a process that necessitates a significant amount of energy.Mitochondria,the primary powerhouses of the cell,play...The retina,a crucial neural tissue,is responsible for transforming light signals into visual information,a process that necessitates a significant amount of energy.Mitochondria,the primary powerhouses of the cell,play an integral role in retinal physiology by fulfilling the high-energy requirements of photoreceptors and secondary neurons through oxidative phosphorylation.In a healthy state,mitochondria ensure proper visual function by facilitating efficient conversion and transduction of visual signals.However,in retinal degenerative diseases,mitochondrial dysfunction significantly contributes to disease progression,involving a decline in membrane potential,the occurrence of DNA mutations,increased oxidative stress,and imbalances in quality-control mechanisms.These abnormalities lead to an inadequate energy supply,the exacerbation of oxidative damage,and the activation of cell death pathways,ultimately resulting in neuronal injury and dysfunction in the retina.Mitochondrial transplantation has emerged as a promising strategy for addressing these challenges.This procedure aims to restore metabolic activity and function in compromised cells through the introduction of healthy mitochondria,thereby enhancing the cellular energy production capacity and offering new strategies for the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases.Although mitochondrial transplantation presents operational and safety challenges that require further investigation,it has demonstrated potential for reviving the vitality of retinal neurons.This review offers a comprehensive examination of the principles and techniques underlying mitochondrial transplantation and its prospects for application in retinal degenerative diseases,while also delving into the associated technical and safety challenges,thereby providing references and insights for future research and treatment.展开更多
Optimal partitioning theory （OPT） suggests that plants should allocate relatively more biomass to the organs that acquire the most limited resources. The assumption of this theory is that plants trade off the biomas...Optimal partitioning theory （OPT） suggests that plants should allocate relatively more biomass to the organs that acquire the most limited resources. The assumption of this theory is that plants trade off the biomass allocation between leaves, stems and roots. However, variations in biomass allocation among plant parts can also occur as a plant grows in size. As an alternative approach, allometric biomass partitioning theory （APT） asserts that plants should trade off their biomass between roots, stems and leaves. This approach can minimize bias when comparing biomass allocation patterns by accounting for plant size in the analysis. We analyzed the biomass allo- cation strategy of perennial Pennisetum centrasiaticum Tzvel in the Horqin Sand Land of northern China by treating samples with different availabilities of soil nutrients and water, adding snow in winter and water in summer. We hypothesized that P. centrasiaticum alters its pattern of biomass allocation strategy in response to different levels of soil water content and soil nitrogen content. We used standardized major axis （SMA） to analyze the allometric rela- tionship （slope） and intercept between biomass traits （root, stem, leaf and total biomass） of nitrogen/water treat- ments. Taking plant size into consideration, no allometric relationships between different organs were significantly affected by differing soil water and soil nitrogen levels, while the biomass allocation strategy of P. centrasiaticum was affected by soil water levels, but not by soil nitrogen levels. The plasticity of roots, leaves and root/shoot ratios was ＇true＇ in response to fluctuations in soil water content, but the plasticity of stems was consistent for trade-offs between the effects of water and plant size. Plants allocated relatively more biomass to roots and less to leaves when snow was added in winter. A similar trend was observed when water was added in summer. The plasticity of roots, stems and leaves was a function of plant size, and remained unchanged in response to different soil nitrogen levels.展开更多
The ability of psammophyte photosynthesis to withstand and recover from severe droughts is crucial for vegetation sta- bility in semi-arid sandy lands. The responses of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence of an ...The ability of psammophyte photosynthesis to withstand and recover from severe droughts is crucial for vegetation sta- bility in semi-arid sandy lands. The responses of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence of an annual grass, Digitaria ciliaris, were measured through three soil drought and rewatering cycles. Results showed that the net photosynthesis rate （P,） decreased by 92%, 95%, and 63% at end of the three drought periods, respectively, water use efficiency （WUE） decreased by 67%, 54%, and 48%, while the constant intercellular CO2 concentration （Ci） increased by 1.08, 0.88, and 0.45 times. During those three cycles, the trapping probability with no dark adaptation （Fv＇/Fm＇） decreased by 55%, 51%, and 9%, the electron transport per cross section （ET0＇/CS0＇） decreased by 63%0, 42%, and 18%, and the dissipation per cross section （DI0＇/CS0＇） increased by 97%, 96%, and 21%. These results indicated that D. ciliaris was subjected to photoinhi- bition and some non-stomatal limitation of photosynthesis under drought. However, after four days of rewatering, its photosynthetic characteristics were restored to control values. This capability to recover from drought may contribute to making the plant＇s use of water as efficient as possible. Furthermore, the photosynthesis decreased more slowly in the subsequent drought cycles than in the first cycle, allowing D. ciliaris to enhance its future drought tolerance after drought hardening. Thus, it acclimatizes itself to repeated soil drought.展开更多
X-irradiation has a beneficial effect in treating spinal cord injury. We supposed that X-irradiation could improve the microenvironment at the site of a spinal cord injury and inhibit glial scar formation. Thus, this ...X-irradiation has a beneficial effect in treating spinal cord injury. We supposed that X-irradiation could improve the microenvironment at the site of a spinal cord injury and inhibit glial scar formation. Thus, this study was designed to observe the effects of 8 Gy X-irradiation on the injury site at 6 hours and 2, 4, 7, and 14 days post injury, in terms of improvement in the microenvironment and hind limb motor function. Immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of macrophage marker ED-1 and the area with glial scar formation were reduced. In addition, the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan score was higher at 7 days post injury relative to the other time points post injury. Results indicated that X-irradiation at a dose of 8 Gy can inhibit glial scar formation and alleviate the inflammatory reaction, thereby repairing spinal cord injury. X-irradiation at 7 days post spinal cord injury may be the best time window.展开更多
Determining an optimal sample size is a key step in designing field surveys,and is particularly important for detecting the spatial pattern of highly variable properties such as soil organic carbon(SOC).Based on 550 s...Determining an optimal sample size is a key step in designing field surveys,and is particularly important for detecting the spatial pattern of highly variable properties such as soil organic carbon(SOC).Based on 550 soil sampling points in the nearsurface layer(0 to 20 cm)in a representative region of northern China's agro-pastoral ecotone,we studied effects of four interpolation methods such as ordinary kriging(OK),universal kriging(UK),inverse distance weighting(IDW)and radial basis function(RBF)and random subsampling(50,100,200,300,400,and 500)on the prediction accuracy of SOC estimation.When the Shannon's Diversity Index(SHDI)and Shannon's Evenness Index(SHEI)was 2.01 and 0.67,the OK method appeared to be a superior method,which had the smallest root mean square error(RMSE)and the mean error(ME)nearest to zero.On the contrary,the UK method performed poorly for the interpolation of SOC in the present study.The sample size of 200 had the most accurate prediction;50 sampling points produced the worst prediction accuracy.Thus,we used 200 samples to estimate the study area's soil organic carbon density(SOCD)by the OK method.The total SOC storage to a depth of 20 cm in the study area was 117.94 Mt,and its mean SOCD was 2.40 kg/m2.The SOCD kg/(C⋅m2)of different land use types were in the following order:woodland(3.29)>grassland(2.35)>cropland(2.19)>sandy land(1.55).展开更多
To understand the effects of grazing activities and climate change on sandy grassland ecosystems in northem China, a livestock field grazing and enclosure experiment was conducted from 1992 to 2006 in Horqin Sand Land...To understand the effects of grazing activities and climate change on sandy grassland ecosystems in northem China, a livestock field grazing and enclosure experiment was conducted from 1992 to 2006 in Horqin Sand Land, Inner Mongolia. The results showed that sustained heavy grazing resulted in serious degradation of the vegetation; moderate grazing can maintain vegetation stabilization; and light grazing can promote rapid restoration of degraded vegetation. The livestock productivity was the highest in the moderate grazing grassland, and sustained heavy grazing resulted in rapid decrease of the livestock productivity. Heavy grazing can cause a retrogressive succession of grassland vegetation, whereas moderate and light grazing may promote progressive succession of plant species. The effects of changing climate on succession processes were not significant in the short term; a warm-humid climate is favorable to restoration of degraded vegetation, whereas a sustained warm-drought climate may result in degradation of grassland vegetation. Heavy livestock grazing should be stopped for the sustainable use of grassland; the proper grazing intensity for sandy grassland is two to three sheep or sheep equivalents per hectare in Inner Mongolia.展开更多
Bacteria constitute a large proportion of the biodiversity in soils and control many important processes in terrestrial ecosystems.However,our understanding of the interactions between soil bacteria and environmental ...Bacteria constitute a large proportion of the biodiversity in soils and control many important processes in terrestrial ecosystems.However,our understanding of the interactions between soil bacteria and environmental factors remains limited,especially in sensitive and fragile ecosystems.In this study,geographic patterns of bacterial diversity across four sandy grasslands along a 1,600 km north-south transect in northern China were characterized by high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Then,we analyzed the driving factors behind the patterns in bacterial diversity.The results show that of the 21 phyla detected,the most abundant were Proteobacteria,Actinobacteria,Acidobacteria and Fir‐micutes(average relative abundance>5%).Soil bacterial operational taxonomic unit(OTU)numbers(richness)and Faith's phylogenetic diversity(diversity)were highest in the Otindag Sandy Land and lowest in the Mu Us Sandy Land.Soil electrical conductivity(EC)was the most influential factor driving bacterial richness and diversity.The bacterial communities differed significantly among the four sandy grasslands,and the bacterial community structure was signifi‐cantly affected by environmental factors and geographic distance.Of the environmental variables examined,climatic factors(mean annual temperature and precipitation)and edaphic properties(pH and EC)explained the highest propor‐tion of the variation in bacterial community structure.Biotic factors such as plant species richness and aboveground bio‐mass exhibited weak but significant associations with bacterial richness and diversity.Our findings revealed the impor‐tant role of climate and salinity factors in controlling bacterial richness and diversity;understanding these roles is critical for predicting the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable management strategies for ecosystem services in these sandy lands.展开更多
Red mud(RM)is a low-activity industrial solid waste,and its utilization as a resource is currently a hot topic.In this study,the micro characteristics of red mud at different calcination temperatures were analyzed usi...Red mud(RM)is a low-activity industrial solid waste,and its utilization as a resource is currently a hot topic.In this study,the micro characteristics of red mud at different calcination temperatures were analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.The performance of calcined red mud was determined through mortar strength tests.Results indicate that high-temperature calcination can change the mineral composition and microstructure of red mud,and increase the surface roughness and specific surface area.At the optimal temperature of 700°C,the addition of calcined red mud still leads to a decrease in mortar strength,but its activity index and flexural coefficient increase by 16.2%and 11.9%with respect to uncalcined red mud,reaching values of 0.826 and 0.974,respectively.Compared with the control group,the synergistic activation of calcined red mud with slag can increase the compressive and flexural strength of the mortar by 12.9%and 1.5%,reaching 8.7 and 62.4 MPa,respectively.Correspondingly,the activity index and flexural coefficient of the calcined RM and GGBS(Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag)mixtures also increase to 1.015 and 1.130,respectively.展开更多
Uncovering the risk factors of pulmonary hypertension and its mechanisms is crucial for the prevention and treatment of the disease.In the current study,we showed that experimental periodontitis,which was established ...Uncovering the risk factors of pulmonary hypertension and its mechanisms is crucial for the prevention and treatment of the disease.In the current study,we showed that experimental periodontitis,which was established by ligation of molars followed by orally smearing subgingival plaques from patients with periodontitis,exacerbated hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension in mice.Mechanistically,periodontitis dysregulated the pulmonary microbiota by promoting ectopic colonization and enrichment of oral bacteria in the lungs,contributing to pulmonary infiltration of interferon gamma positive(IFNγ^(+))T cells and aggravating the progression of pulmonary hypertension.In addition,we identified Prevotella zoogleoformans as the critical periodontitis-associated bacterium driving the exacerbation of pulmonary hypertension by periodontitis,and the exacerbation was potently ameliorated by both cervical lymph node excision and IFNγneutralizing antibodies.Our study suggests a proof of concept that the combined prevention and treatment of periodontitis and pulmonary hypertension are necessary.展开更多
Solar energy is widely used to replace traditional energy because of its clean and efficient characteristics.Solar energy has great application potential and prospects in building energy conservation.Combining solar e...Solar energy is widely used to replace traditional energy because of its clean and efficient characteristics.Solar energy has great application potential and prospects in building energy conservation.Combining solar energy with buildings can achieve higher efficiency while reducing costs,and the life of the system is longer.PV/T technology combines solar photovoltaic and photothermal technology and obtains sustainable electrical energy and thermal energy at the same time.PV/T systems can be easily integrated to buildings and the electricity and heat generated by PV/T can drive a variety of physical and chemical processes such as heat collection process,solid/liquid dehumidification process and photo/thermal catalytic purification process.Therefore,building-integrated PV/T system has good application potential in building environment control such as indoor air temperature,air humid-ity and gaseous pollutants control.In the review of the past decade at home and abroad,most of the research on PV/T focuses on the development process,equipment and materials,accounting for 28%,21%and 19%,respectively,while only 15%is related to the building-integrated PV/T system.The present work mainly investigates the application of PV/T in building environment in the past ten years,and reports a variety of application cases of PV/T technology combined with building systems to regulate indoor comfort and improve indoor environment.In addition,this paper reviews the simulation and experimental works of different building solar integrated PV/T systems and puts forward the prospect and suggestion for future research.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23B2093 and 52034009)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFC3013801)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Ph.D.Top Innovative Talents Fund of CUMTB)(No.BBJ2025001).
文摘Coal and rock dynamic disasters are always major hidden dangers threatening mine safety production.Many researchers use cement concrete material as filling and energy-absorption materials.However,the current material toughness is not sufficient to meet the requirements of mine disaster prevention.Based on this,in order to find the optimal-ratio material that combines strength and toughness,the synergistic mechanism of lithium slag(LS),ethylene-vinyl acetate(EVA)copolymer,and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)fiber mixtures in improving the mechanical properties of cement concrete,as well as the mechanism of microscopic phase evolution,was analyzed through macroscopic experiments,mesoscopic characterization,microscopic analysis,theoretical calculations,and comprehensive evaluation.The stress-strain curves obtained from the uniaxial compressive strength tests of specimens with different admixtures and fibers were investigated,and the characteristics of different stages were analyzed.The mechanical properties of different admixtures and fiber-reinforced materials,including their advantages and disadvantages,were compared through weighted comprehensive evaluation.The entire process of material failure,ranging from pore compaction,crack initiation,crack propagation,specimen instability to crack penetration,was explained via macroscopic fracture morphology,and the mechanical mechanism of how different admixtures affect the mechanical properties of concrete materials was revealed.The microscopic mechanism and the phase-evolution process of how the admixture affects concrete properties were elucidated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),hydration reaction theory,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR).Furthermore,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy(SEM-EDS)was used to reveal the interfacial pore state and element distribution of the internal microstructure of concrete.The results show that PVA fiber bars can play the role of a“skeleton bridge”to improve the toughness of materials.LS can effectively promote the hydration process and cooperate with PVA fiber bars to enhance the mechanical properties of the material.EVA will inhibit the hydration reaction and degrade the material’s mechanical properties through the“organic isolation”effect.In addition,the on-site application has proven that the R3-group materials in this study can effectively inhibit the deformation of the roadway and possess strong reliability.Finally,the advantages and feasibility of LS-and-fiber-reinforced concrete were discussed from four perspectives:environmental protection,economy,disaster prevention,and development.This paper is expected to provide technical reference for the large-scale disposal of solid waste LS,the performance-optimization direction of concrete materials,and the prevention and control of coal and rock dynamic disasters.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:U21A20343,82160088,81870225,81870332,81700404,82271626,and 82260088)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Autonomous Region,China(Grant Nos.:2020AAC02021,2020AAC02038,and 2022AAC05025)+5 种基金the Key Research and Development Projects in Ningxia Autonomous Region,China(Grant Nos.:2020BFH02003,2021BEG02033,2020BEG03008,and 2022BFH02013)the Basic Scientific Research Operating Expenses from the Public Welfare Research Institutes at the Central Level of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,China(Grant No.:2019PT330002)the Ningxia Science and Technology Leading Talent Project,China(Grant No.:KJT2017007)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(Grant No.:2022JJ40698)the School-level Special Talent Launching Project of Ningxia Medical University,China(Grant No.:XT2018015)the Open Bidding for Selecting the Best Candidates Program of Ningxia Medical University,China(Grant No.:XJKF230106).
文摘Rosuvastatin (RVS) is an excellent drug with anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties in the academic and medical fields. However, this drug faces a series of challenges when used to treat atherosclerosis caused by hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), including high oral dosage, poor targeting, and long-term toxic side effects. In this study, we applied nanotechnology to construct a biomimetic nano-delivery system, macrophage membrane (Møm)-coated RVS-loaded Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles (MPR NPs), for improving the bioavailability and targeting capacity of RVS, specifically to the plaque lesions associated with HHcy-induced atherosclerosis. In vitro assays demonstrated that MPR NPs effectively inhibited the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)/nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) signaling pathways, reducing pyroptosis and inflammatory response in macrophages. Additionally, MPR NPs reversed the abnormal distribution of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1)/ATP binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCA1)/ATP binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1) caused by HIF-1α, promoting cholesterol efflux and reducing lipid deposition. In vivo studies using apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE^(−/−)) mice confirmed the strong efficacy of MPR NPs in treating atherosclerosis with favorable biosecurity, and the mechanism behind this efficacy is believed to involve the regulation of serum metabolism and the remodeling of gut microbes. These findings suggest that the synthesis of MPR NPs provides a promising nanosystem for the targeted therapy of HHcy-induced atherosclerosis.
基金supported by grants from the Zhejiang Provincial Key Research and Development Program of China(2023C03085).
文摘BACKGROUND:Patients suffering from hemorrhagic shock(HS)complicated by severe trauma are at high risk of developing acute lung injury(ALI)and acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS).The underlying pathophysiology is complex,and the lack of targeted therapeutic strategies remains a major clinical challenge.METHODS:In this narrative review,a literature search was conducted in the PubMed to identify articles published from 2006 to August 2025 concerning trauma,HS,traumatic HS(THS),biomarkers related to ALI,ARDS and HS,as well as their treatment.Through its multifactorial pathogenesis,we discuss the diagnostic and prognostic values of biomarkers,their potential role in treatment,and therapeutic advancements and perspectives.RESULTS:ALI and ARDS are serious complications in severe trauma patients with HS.Hypoperfusion,hypoxia,endothelial cell activation,inflammation,ischemia/reperfusion injury and the intestinal response,as well as chest trauma and transfusion-related events are potential causes of lung injury.The pulmonary epithelial biomarkers soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products(sRAGE)and surfactant protein-D provide indicators for evaluating the severity of lung contusion and injury,whereas Clara cell protein 16 may have clinical value for trauma patients with ALI complicated by pneumonia.Elevated endothelial biomarkers angiopoietin-2 and syndecan-1 are correlated with injury severity,transfusion,coagulopathy,the onset of ARDS,and patient outcomes.The role of biomarkers in therapeutic benefit is reviewed.CONCLUSIONS:Preventive and therapeutic strategies for THS-induced ALI/ARDS rely on the implementation of multi-target,multi-mechanism interventions that address the complex pathophysiology.Targeted phenotypic therapy guided by biomarkers would be of interest for future research aimed at improving clinical outcomes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.8247041526,81570864,82171053(to GYL)。
文摘The retina,a crucial neural tissue,is responsible for transforming light signals into visual information,a process that necessitates a significant amount of energy.Mitochondria,the primary powerhouses of the cell,play an integral role in retinal physiology by fulfilling the high-energy requirements of photoreceptors and secondary neurons through oxidative phosphorylation.In a healthy state,mitochondria ensure proper visual function by facilitating efficient conversion and transduction of visual signals.However,in retinal degenerative diseases,mitochondrial dysfunction significantly contributes to disease progression,involving a decline in membrane potential,the occurrence of DNA mutations,increased oxidative stress,and imbalances in quality-control mechanisms.These abnormalities lead to an inadequate energy supply,the exacerbation of oxidative damage,and the activation of cell death pathways,ultimately resulting in neuronal injury and dysfunction in the retina.Mitochondrial transplantation has emerged as a promising strategy for addressing these challenges.This procedure aims to restore metabolic activity and function in compromised cells through the introduction of healthy mitochondria,thereby enhancing the cellular energy production capacity and offering new strategies for the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases.Although mitochondrial transplantation presents operational and safety challenges that require further investigation,it has demonstrated potential for reviving the vitality of retinal neurons.This review offers a comprehensive examination of the principles and techniques underlying mitochondrial transplantation and its prospects for application in retinal degenerative diseases,while also delving into the associated technical and safety challenges,thereby providing references and insights for future research and treatment.
基金funded by grants from the National Basic Research Program of China(2009CB421303)the National Science&Technology Pillar Program(2011BAC07B02)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(40871004)
文摘Optimal partitioning theory （OPT） suggests that plants should allocate relatively more biomass to the organs that acquire the most limited resources. The assumption of this theory is that plants trade off the biomass allocation between leaves, stems and roots. However, variations in biomass allocation among plant parts can also occur as a plant grows in size. As an alternative approach, allometric biomass partitioning theory （APT） asserts that plants should trade off their biomass between roots, stems and leaves. This approach can minimize bias when comparing biomass allocation patterns by accounting for plant size in the analysis. We analyzed the biomass allo- cation strategy of perennial Pennisetum centrasiaticum Tzvel in the Horqin Sand Land of northern China by treating samples with different availabilities of soil nutrients and water, adding snow in winter and water in summer. We hypothesized that P. centrasiaticum alters its pattern of biomass allocation strategy in response to different levels of soil water content and soil nitrogen content. We used standardized major axis （SMA） to analyze the allometric rela- tionship （slope） and intercept between biomass traits （root, stem, leaf and total biomass） of nitrogen/water treat- ments. Taking plant size into consideration, no allometric relationships between different organs were significantly affected by differing soil water and soil nitrogen levels, while the biomass allocation strategy of P. centrasiaticum was affected by soil water levels, but not by soil nitrogen levels. The plasticity of roots, leaves and root/shoot ratios was ＇true＇ in response to fluctuations in soil water content, but the plasticity of stems was consistent for trade-offs between the effects of water and plant size. Plants allocated relatively more biomass to roots and less to leaves when snow was added in winter. A similar trend was observed when water was added in summer. The plasticity of roots, stems and leaves was a function of plant size, and remained unchanged in response to different soil nitrogen levels.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.41201249)the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Land Surface Process and Climate Change in Cold and Arid Regions (No.SKLFSE201203)+2 种基金the National Science and Technology Support Program (No.2011BAC07B02)the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.KZCX2-EW-QN313)the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2009CB421303)
文摘The ability of psammophyte photosynthesis to withstand and recover from severe droughts is crucial for vegetation sta- bility in semi-arid sandy lands. The responses of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence of an annual grass, Digitaria ciliaris, were measured through three soil drought and rewatering cycles. Results showed that the net photosynthesis rate （P,） decreased by 92%, 95%, and 63% at end of the three drought periods, respectively, water use efficiency （WUE） decreased by 67%, 54%, and 48%, while the constant intercellular CO2 concentration （Ci） increased by 1.08, 0.88, and 0.45 times. During those three cycles, the trapping probability with no dark adaptation （Fv＇/Fm＇） decreased by 55%, 51%, and 9%, the electron transport per cross section （ET0＇/CS0＇） decreased by 63%0, 42%, and 18%, and the dissipation per cross section （DI0＇/CS0＇） increased by 97%, 96%, and 21%. These results indicated that D. ciliaris was subjected to photoinhi- bition and some non-stomatal limitation of photosynthesis under drought. However, after four days of rewatering, its photosynthetic characteristics were restored to control values. This capability to recover from drought may contribute to making the plant＇s use of water as efficient as possible. Furthermore, the photosynthesis decreased more slowly in the subsequent drought cycles than in the first cycle, allowing D. ciliaris to enhance its future drought tolerance after drought hardening. Thus, it acclimatizes itself to repeated soil drought.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81070982, 81201400Tianjin Research Program of Application Foundation and Advanced Technology, No. 10JCZDJC18800, 13JCQNJC11100the Research Foundation of Tianjin Health Bureau, No. 09kz104
文摘X-irradiation has a beneficial effect in treating spinal cord injury. We supposed that X-irradiation could improve the microenvironment at the site of a spinal cord injury and inhibit glial scar formation. Thus, this study was designed to observe the effects of 8 Gy X-irradiation on the injury site at 6 hours and 2, 4, 7, and 14 days post injury, in terms of improvement in the microenvironment and hind limb motor function. Immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of macrophage marker ED-1 and the area with glial scar formation were reduced. In addition, the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan score was higher at 7 days post injury relative to the other time points post injury. Results indicated that X-irradiation at a dose of 8 Gy can inhibit glial scar formation and alleviate the inflammatory reaction, thereby repairing spinal cord injury. X-irradiation at 7 days post spinal cord injury may be the best time window.
基金This research was supported by the National Key R and D Program of China(2016YFC0500901 and 2016YFC0500907)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.31971466 and 41807525)the One Hundred Person Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Y551821).
文摘Determining an optimal sample size is a key step in designing field surveys,and is particularly important for detecting the spatial pattern of highly variable properties such as soil organic carbon(SOC).Based on 550 soil sampling points in the nearsurface layer(0 to 20 cm)in a representative region of northern China's agro-pastoral ecotone,we studied effects of four interpolation methods such as ordinary kriging(OK),universal kriging(UK),inverse distance weighting(IDW)and radial basis function(RBF)and random subsampling(50,100,200,300,400,and 500)on the prediction accuracy of SOC estimation.When the Shannon's Diversity Index(SHDI)and Shannon's Evenness Index(SHEI)was 2.01 and 0.67,the OK method appeared to be a superior method,which had the smallest root mean square error(RMSE)and the mean error(ME)nearest to zero.On the contrary,the UK method performed poorly for the interpolation of SOC in the present study.The sample size of 200 had the most accurate prediction;50 sampling points produced the worst prediction accuracy.Thus,we used 200 samples to estimate the study area's soil organic carbon density(SOCD)by the OK method.The total SOC storage to a depth of 20 cm in the study area was 117.94 Mt,and its mean SOCD was 2.40 kg/m2.The SOCD kg/(C⋅m2)of different land use types were in the following order:woodland(3.29)>grassland(2.35)>cropland(2.19)>sandy land(1.55).
基金funded by a Chinese National Key Project for Basic Scientific Research (2009CB421303)a Chinese National Fund Project (30972422)
文摘To understand the effects of grazing activities and climate change on sandy grassland ecosystems in northem China, a livestock field grazing and enclosure experiment was conducted from 1992 to 2006 in Horqin Sand Land, Inner Mongolia. The results showed that sustained heavy grazing resulted in serious degradation of the vegetation; moderate grazing can maintain vegetation stabilization; and light grazing can promote rapid restoration of degraded vegetation. The livestock productivity was the highest in the moderate grazing grassland, and sustained heavy grazing resulted in rapid decrease of the livestock productivity. Heavy grazing can cause a retrogressive succession of grassland vegetation, whereas moderate and light grazing may promote progressive succession of plant species. The effects of changing climate on succession processes were not significant in the short term; a warm-humid climate is favorable to restoration of degraded vegetation, whereas a sustained warm-drought climate may result in degradation of grassland vegetation. Heavy livestock grazing should be stopped for the sustainable use of grassland; the proper grazing intensity for sandy grassland is two to three sheep or sheep equivalents per hectare in Inner Mongolia.
基金study was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41773086,42042024,31400392,31670477)the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province,China(18JR2RA026).
文摘Bacteria constitute a large proportion of the biodiversity in soils and control many important processes in terrestrial ecosystems.However,our understanding of the interactions between soil bacteria and environmental factors remains limited,especially in sensitive and fragile ecosystems.In this study,geographic patterns of bacterial diversity across four sandy grasslands along a 1,600 km north-south transect in northern China were characterized by high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Then,we analyzed the driving factors behind the patterns in bacterial diversity.The results show that of the 21 phyla detected,the most abundant were Proteobacteria,Actinobacteria,Acidobacteria and Fir‐micutes(average relative abundance>5%).Soil bacterial operational taxonomic unit(OTU)numbers(richness)and Faith's phylogenetic diversity(diversity)were highest in the Otindag Sandy Land and lowest in the Mu Us Sandy Land.Soil electrical conductivity(EC)was the most influential factor driving bacterial richness and diversity.The bacterial communities differed significantly among the four sandy grasslands,and the bacterial community structure was signifi‐cantly affected by environmental factors and geographic distance.Of the environmental variables examined,climatic factors(mean annual temperature and precipitation)and edaphic properties(pH and EC)explained the highest propor‐tion of the variation in bacterial community structure.Biotic factors such as plant species richness and aboveground bio‐mass exhibited weak but significant associations with bacterial richness and diversity.Our findings revealed the impor‐tant role of climate and salinity factors in controlling bacterial richness and diversity;understanding these roles is critical for predicting the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable management strategies for ecosystem services in these sandy lands.
基金“Key Science and Technology Project of Guangxi Department of Communications-Technology Development and Application of Cement Red Clay Stabilized Sea Sand Semi-Rigid Subgrade”(Grant:Gui Jiaotong 2020-No.150)“Key Science and Technology Project of Guangxi Department of Transportation-Key Technologies and Application Demonstrations for the Multi-Solid Waste Co-Processing of Bayer Red Mud in Large-Scale Road Construction”(Grant:Gui Jiaotong 2021-No.148).
文摘Red mud(RM)is a low-activity industrial solid waste,and its utilization as a resource is currently a hot topic.In this study,the micro characteristics of red mud at different calcination temperatures were analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.The performance of calcined red mud was determined through mortar strength tests.Results indicate that high-temperature calcination can change the mineral composition and microstructure of red mud,and increase the surface roughness and specific surface area.At the optimal temperature of 700°C,the addition of calcined red mud still leads to a decrease in mortar strength,but its activity index and flexural coefficient increase by 16.2%and 11.9%with respect to uncalcined red mud,reaching values of 0.826 and 0.974,respectively.Compared with the control group,the synergistic activation of calcined red mud with slag can increase the compressive and flexural strength of the mortar by 12.9%and 1.5%,reaching 8.7 and 62.4 MPa,respectively.Correspondingly,the activity index and flexural coefficient of the calcined RM and GGBS(Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag)mixtures also increase to 1.015 and 1.130,respectively.
基金fundings from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82330015,81991503,81921002,and 82303275)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(23ZR1438300).
文摘Uncovering the risk factors of pulmonary hypertension and its mechanisms is crucial for the prevention and treatment of the disease.In the current study,we showed that experimental periodontitis,which was established by ligation of molars followed by orally smearing subgingival plaques from patients with periodontitis,exacerbated hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension in mice.Mechanistically,periodontitis dysregulated the pulmonary microbiota by promoting ectopic colonization and enrichment of oral bacteria in the lungs,contributing to pulmonary infiltration of interferon gamma positive(IFNγ^(+))T cells and aggravating the progression of pulmonary hypertension.In addition,we identified Prevotella zoogleoformans as the critical periodontitis-associated bacterium driving the exacerbation of pulmonary hypertension by periodontitis,and the exacerbation was potently ameliorated by both cervical lymph node excision and IFNγneutralizing antibodies.Our study suggests a proof of concept that the combined prevention and treatment of periodontitis and pulmonary hypertension are necessary.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(No.52278111 and No.52238004)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20221315).
文摘Solar energy is widely used to replace traditional energy because of its clean and efficient characteristics.Solar energy has great application potential and prospects in building energy conservation.Combining solar energy with buildings can achieve higher efficiency while reducing costs,and the life of the system is longer.PV/T technology combines solar photovoltaic and photothermal technology and obtains sustainable electrical energy and thermal energy at the same time.PV/T systems can be easily integrated to buildings and the electricity and heat generated by PV/T can drive a variety of physical and chemical processes such as heat collection process,solid/liquid dehumidification process and photo/thermal catalytic purification process.Therefore,building-integrated PV/T system has good application potential in building environment control such as indoor air temperature,air humid-ity and gaseous pollutants control.In the review of the past decade at home and abroad,most of the research on PV/T focuses on the development process,equipment and materials,accounting for 28%,21%and 19%,respectively,while only 15%is related to the building-integrated PV/T system.The present work mainly investigates the application of PV/T in building environment in the past ten years,and reports a variety of application cases of PV/T technology combined with building systems to regulate indoor comfort and improve indoor environment.In addition,this paper reviews the simulation and experimental works of different building solar integrated PV/T systems and puts forward the prospect and suggestion for future research.
