Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify...Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify the distribution and genesis of groundwater I.Based on hydrochemical analysis of 717 groundwater samples collected in 2015–2018,spatial distribution and hydrogeochemistry characteristic of high I groundwater in different aquifers were analyzed.Results showed that groundwater I ranged between<10.00 and 4000.00μg/L(mean of 53.71μg/L).High I groundwater(I>100.00μg/L)accounted for 7.25%of the total samples.Horizontally,groundwater I significantly increased from recharge zone(RZ)to transition zone(TZ)and to evaporation zone(EZ).Vertically,groundwater in shallow confined aquifer(SCA)had the greatest I concentration,followed by single-structure phreatic aquifer(SSPA),phreatic aquifer in confined groundwater area(PACGA),while groundwater in deep confined aquifer(DCA)generally had low I concentration.Groundwater I enrichment in SSPA was mainly affected by organic matter(OM)decomposition and that in SCA was mainly affected by evaporite mineral dissolution,OM decomposition under alkaline environment.While I enrichment in groundwater of PACGA was restrained under neutral environment.Lacustrine sedimentary environment was crucial for I enrichment in groundwater.Besides,fine-grained lithology of aquifer,smooth topographic slope,shallow buried depth of groundwater,weak alkaline and reducing environment,reductive dissolution of iron oxide/hydroxide minerals and OM decomposition were advantageous to I enrichment in groundwater.展开更多
Intergrowth ferroelectric semiconductors with excellent spontaneous polarization field are highly promising piezo-photocatalytic candidate materials.In addition,developing structural design and revealing polarization ...Intergrowth ferroelectric semiconductors with excellent spontaneous polarization field are highly promising piezo-photocatalytic candidate materials.In addition,developing structural design and revealing polarization enhancement in-depth mechanism are top priorities.Herein,we introduce the intergrowth ferroelectrics Bi_(7)Ti_(4)NbO_(21)thin-layer nanosheets for piezo-photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that interlayer lattice mismatch leads to increased tilting and rotation angle of Ti/NbO_(6)octahedra on perovskite-like layers,serving as the main reason for increased polarization.Furthermore,the tilting and rotation angle of the interlayer octahedron further increase under stress,suggesting a stronger driving force generated to facilitate charge carrier separation efficiency.Meanwhile,Bi_(7)Ti_(4)NbO_(21)nanosheets provide abundant active sites to effectively adsorb CO_(2)and acquire sensitive stress response,thereby presenting synergistically advanced piezo-photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity with a high CO generation rate of 426.97μmol g^(-1)h^(-1).Our work offers new perspectives and directions for initiating and investigating the mechanisms of high-performance intergrowth piezo-photocatalysts.展开更多
Acetaldehyde plays a significant role in atmospheric photochemical reactions and ozone formation.Previous studies have shown that acetaldehyde may rapidly be generated over short periods and impact ozone production,ye...Acetaldehyde plays a significant role in atmospheric photochemical reactions and ozone formation.Previous studies have shown that acetaldehyde may rapidly be generated over short periods and impact ozone production,yet the underlyingmechanism remains unclear.To better elucidate thesemechanisms,a field campaign was conducted in Dongying,a typical petrochemical city in China.The observed acetaldehyde concentration averaged 3.0±1.6 ppbv,with a peak around 09:00 local time.The diurnal variations of acetaldehyde were categorized into two types,with Category 1 exhibiting relatively high values and increasing sharply in concentration between 07:00 and 09:00 a.m.(refer to morning peak episode,MPE),and the remaining classified as Category 2.Category 1 was similar to previous studies at heavily polluted sites but differed fromcleaner locations.Using an observation-based chemical box model,we found that acetaldehyde contributed an average of 10.2%to the net ozone production rate.Combined with a positive matrix factorizationmodel,we identified secondary formation as the dominant source of acetaldehyde(45.0%),and the daytime production rate of acetaldehyde in Category 1 was significantly higher than that in Category 2.Cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene were identified as key precursors for the rapid acetaldehyde formation during the MEP,with the petroleum industry being their primary source.Volatile organic compounds(VOCs)from petroleum industry contributed over 60%to acetaldehyde formation during the morning peak.Our findings underscore the urgent need for targeted VOCs management strategies in petroleum sector tomitigate both carbonyl and ozone formation.展开更多
Objectives:Previous studies have shown conflicting results concerning the optimal duration of ureteral stenting after endourologic treatment of stone disease,its effect on patient comfort,and the necessity for emergen...Objectives:Previous studies have shown conflicting results concerning the optimal duration of ureteral stenting after endourologic treatment of stone disease,its effect on patient comfort,and the necessity for emergent,unscheduled care.This study assessed the impact of stent duration,sex,and other patient-associated factors on reported pain scores using a large,international prospective registry.Methods:A prospective observational patient registry on ureteral stents from 10 institutions in 4 countries(United States,Canada,France,and Japan)from 2020–2023 was assessed.The primary outcome was Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System(PROMIS)pain intensity scores administered on the day of stent removal,before stent removal.Patients were grouped by indwelling time(short,medium,and long),and pain scores were compared.The impact of sex,height vs.stent length,and presence or absence of tether were assessed.Results:359 patients were enrolled in the database,with outcomes analyzed for 268 patients with a unilateral stent placed after an endourologic procedure for stones.No significant difference was detected in pain scores between the indwelling time groups(p=0.41).Height for a given stent length was not significantly associated with pain scores.There was no difference in pain scores with or without tether.Men reported lower pain scores than women(p=0.018).Conclusions:This study did not detect an overall difference in pain scores reported at stent removal within or between stent duration groups.Men reported less pain than women in this study,suggesting that patient factors may be more important than indwelling time when optimizing pain management.展开更多
Benzene homologues are important chemical precursors to the formation of ground-level ozone and secondary organic aerosol(SOA) in the atmosphere,in addition,some toxic species are harmful to human health.Strict counte...Benzene homologues are important chemical precursors to the formation of ground-level ozone and secondary organic aerosol(SOA) in the atmosphere,in addition,some toxic species are harmful to human health.Strict countermeasures have been taken to fight air pollution since 2013,and total amount control of volatile organic compounds is being promoted in China at present.Therefore,it is important to understand the pollution situation and the control status of ambient benzene homologues in China.This paper reviews research progress from published papers on pollution characteristics,atmospheric photochemical reactivity,health risk assessment and source identification of ambient benzene homologues in recent years in China,and also summarizes policies and countermeasures for the control of ambient benzene homologues and the relevant achievements.The total ambient levels of benzene,toluene,ethylbenzene and xylenes(BTEX) shows a declining tendency from 2001 to 2016 in China.The mass concentrations of BTEX are generally higher in southern regions than in northern regions,and they present vertical decreasing variation characteristics with increasing altitude within the height range of about 5500 m.Toluene has the highest ozone formation potential and SOA formation potential both in urban areas and background areas,while benzene poses an obvious carcinogenic risk to the exposed adult populations in urban areas.Source identification of ambient benzene homologues suggested that local governments should adopt differentiated control strategies for ambient benzene homologues.Several recommendations are put forward for future research and policy-making on the control of ambient benzene homologues in China.展开更多
To investigate the effect of low-level occupational benzene exposure on human peripheral blood leukocyte counts of the workers,domestic and foreign published research data on the change of human peripheral blood leuko...To investigate the effect of low-level occupational benzene exposure on human peripheral blood leukocyte counts of the workers,domestic and foreign published research data on the change of human peripheral blood leukocyte counts under low-level occupational benzene exposure from January 1990 to December 2020 were collected and analyzed.According to the literature inclusion and exclusion criteria,18 independent studies from 12 publications were selected for meta-analysis to explore the effect of low-level occupational benzene exposure on human peripheral blood leukocyte counts.The results showed that the peripheral blood leukocyte counts abnormal rates of low-level occupational benzene exposure group were higher than those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant.Low-level occupational benzene exposure could result in a relatively higher abnormal rate of peripheral blood leukocyte counts in the exposed population,indicating that low-level occupational benzene exposure at workplaces specified by the current benzene occupational exposure limit in China would affect the peripheral blood leukocyte counts of the workers,thus benzene with concentrations under the limit in the ambient air of workplace could be still harmful to the health of the exposed workers.The results of this study could provide a scientific basis for future revision of the benzene occupational exposure limit in China,and could also be a reference for the formulation of environmental standard concerning benzene in China in the future.展开更多
Objective Anlotinib,an oral vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)inhibitor,has confirmed antitumor activity in lung cancer in both in vitro and in vivo assays,and has been recommended as third-line tre...Objective Anlotinib,an oral vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)inhibitor,has confirmed antitumor activity in lung cancer in both in vitro and in vivo assays,and has been recommended as third-line treatment agent in non-oncogene driven non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).This prospective study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of anlotinib plus S-1 for third-or later-line treatment in patients with advanced NSCLC.Methods Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC,and documented disease progression following second-line chemotherapy,and/or epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor(EGFR-TKI)treatment were enrolled in this study.The patients were treated anlotinib(8 mg daily d 1–14)and S-1(60 mg/m^2 d 1–14)and the treatment was repeated every 3 weeks.Treatment was continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred.The objective response rate(ORR),disease control rate(DCR),progression-free survival(PFS),and adverse events(AEs)were reviewed and evaluated.Results Forty-one patients were enrolled in the study between June 2018 and December 2018.The total ORR and DCR were 26.8%and 80.5%,respectively.The median PFS was 5.2 months[95%confidence interval(CI),3.9 to 6.6 months].In the univariate analysis,there was a significant difference in the median PFS between patients with brain metastases and those without brain metastases(4.8 months vs 5.9 months,respectively;P=0.039).The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG)performance status(P=0.002),lines of therapy(P=0.015),and therapeutic evaluation(P=0.014)were independent factors that influenced PFS.The most common AEs were hypertension,proteinuria,myelosuppression,gastrointestinal reactions,fatigue,and mucositis.Conclusion Anlotinib plus S-1 is an effective and safe regimen for advanced NSCLC as third-or later-line therapy.展开更多
Observation-based method for O_(3)formation sensitivity research is an important tool to analyze the causes of ground-level O_(3)pollution,which has broad application potentials in determining the O_(3)pollution forma...Observation-based method for O_(3)formation sensitivity research is an important tool to analyze the causes of ground-level O_(3)pollution,which has broad application potentials in determining the O_(3)pollution formation mechanism and developing prevention and control strategies.This paper outlined the development history of research on O_(3)formation sensitivity based on observational methods,described the principle and applicability of the methodology,summarized the relative application results in China and provided recommendations on the prevention and control of O_(3)pollution in China based on relevant study results,and finally pointed out the shortcomings and future development prospects in this field in China.The overview study showed that the O_(3)formation sensitivity in some urban areas in China in recent years presented a gradual shifting tendency from the VOC-limited regime to the transition regime or the NO_(x)-limited regime due to the implementation of the O_(3)precursors emission reduction policies;O_(3)pollution control strategies and precursor control countermeasures should be formulated based on local conditions and the dynamic control capability of O_(3)pollution control measures should be improved.There are still some current deficiencies in the study field in China.Therefore,it is recommended that a stereoscopic monitoring network for atmospheric photochemical components should be further constructed and improved;the atmospheric chemical mechanisms should be vigorously developed,and standardized methods for determining the O_(3)formation sensitivity should be established in China in the near future.展开更多
Electrochemical and localized corrosion behavior of a 4045/7072/3003 M/4045 Al alloy composite in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution was investigated from cross-sectional and plane directions by electrochemical impedance spectrosc...Electrochemical and localized corrosion behavior of a 4045/7072/3003 M/4045 Al alloy composite in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution was investigated from cross-sectional and plane directions by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,polarization curves,and high-resolution microscopic examination.Plane directions showed higher corrosion resistance than the cross-sectional surface,with almost all localized corrosion initiated from Si-containing inclusions.The cross-section showed a complex galvanic effect among the four layers,the galvanic coupling between 4045/7072 accelerated the dissolution of 7072 because 7072 served as the anode,however,the galvanic coupling between 3003 M/4045 protected 4045 from corrosion,indicating that 3003 M served as the anode.展开更多
Meteorological conditions are vital to PM_(2.5)and ozone(O_(3))complex pollution.Herein,the T-mode principal com-ponent analysis method was employed to objectively classify the 925-hPa geopotential height field of Don...Meteorological conditions are vital to PM_(2.5)and ozone(O_(3))complex pollution.Herein,the T-mode principal com-ponent analysis method was employed to objectively classify the 925-hPa geopotential height field of Dongying from 2017 to 2022.Synoptic patterns associated with four pollution types-namely,PM_(2.5)-only pollution,O_(3)-only pollution,Co-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution,Non-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution-were characterized at different time scales.The results indicated that synoptic classes conducive to PM_(2.5)-only pollution were“high-pressure top front”,“offshore high-pressure rear”,and“high-pressure inside”,while those conducive to O_(3)-only pollution were“offshore high-pressure rear”,“subtropical high”,and“high and low systems”.The Co-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution were influenced by high pressure,and the Non-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution were linked to precipitation and strong northerly winds.The variation in dominant synoptic patterns is crucial in the frequency changes of the four pollution types,which was further validated through the analysis of typical cases.Under the favorable meteorological conditions of high-pressure control with strong northerly winds or a subtropical high and inverted trough both with strong precipitation,there is potential to achieve coordinated control of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)in Dongying.Additionally,measures like artificially manipulating local humidity could be adopted to alleviate pollution levels.This study reveals the importance of comprehending the meteorological factors contributing to the formation of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)complex pollution for the improvement of urban air quality in the Bohai Rim region of China when emissions are high and the concentration of air pollutants exhibits high meteorological sensitivity.展开更多
The petroleum industry is a significant source of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs),but up to now,its exact impact on urban VOCs and ozone(O_(3))remains unclear.This study conducted year-long VOC ob-serva...The petroleum industry is a significant source of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs),but up to now,its exact impact on urban VOCs and ozone(O_(3))remains unclear.This study conducted year-long VOC ob-servations in Dongying,China,a petroleum industrial region.The VOCs from the petroleum industry(oil and gas volatilization and petrochemical production)were identified by employing the positive matrix factorization model,and their contribution to O_(3) formation was quantitatively evaluated using an observation-based chemical box model.The observed annual average concentration of VOCs was 68.6±63.5 ppbv,with a maximum daily av-erage of 335.3 ppbv.The petroleum industry accounted for 66.5%of total VOCs,contributing 54.9%from oil and gas evaporation and 11.6%from petrochemical production.Model results indicated that VOCs from the petroleum industry contributed to 31%of net O_(3) production,with 21.3%and 34.2%contributions to HO_(2)+NO and RO_(2)+NO pathways,respectively.The larger impact on the RO_(2) pathway is primarily due to the fact that OH+VOCs ac-count for 86.9%of the primary source of RO_(2).This study highlights the critical role of controlling VOCs from the petroleum industry in urban O_(3) pollution,especially those from previously overlooked low-reactivity alkanes.展开更多
Rice tillering,a key architecture trait determ ining grain yield,is highly regulated by a class of newly identified phytohorm ones,strigolactones(SLs).How ever,the whole SL signaling pathw ay from the receptor to dow ...Rice tillering,a key architecture trait determ ining grain yield,is highly regulated by a class of newly identified phytohorm ones,strigolactones(SLs).How ever,the whole SL signaling pathw ay from the receptor to dow nstream transcription factors to finally inhibit tillering remains unrevealed.In this study,we first found that brassinosteroids(BRs)strongly enhance tillering by prom oting bud outgrow th in rice,which is largely different from the function of BRs in Arabidopsis.Genetic and biochem ical analyses indicated that both the SL and BR signaling pathw ays control rice tillering by regulating the stability of D53 and/or the OsBZR1 RLA1-DLT module,a transcriptional complex in the rice BR signaling pathway.We further found that D53 interacts with OsBZR1 to inhibit the expression of FC1,a local inhibitor of tillering,and that this inhibition depends on direct DNA binding by OsBZR1,which recruits D53 to the FC1 promoter in rice buds.Taken together,these findings uncover a mechanism illustrating how SLs and BRs coordinately regulate rice tillering via the early responsive gene FC1.展开更多
Sodium humate(HA-Na) has been topically used as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent in folk medicine. In the present study, HA-Na was investigated for cutaneous wound healing in Sprague–Dawley rats. HA-Na sol...Sodium humate(HA-Na) has been topically used as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent in folk medicine. In the present study, HA-Na was investigated for cutaneous wound healing in Sprague–Dawley rats. HA-Na solution(1.0%, w/v) was topically administered to rats undergoing excision wound models. Healing was assessed with a recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor for external use as positive control. Wound healing rates were calculated on Day 3, 6, 9, 14 and 21 after injury, and tissues were also harvested after the same intervals for histological analysis. In addition, tissue hydroxyproline levels were measured. Furthermore, m RNA levels and protein expressions of transforming growth factor-β1, 2, 3(TGF-β1, 2, 3) were determined by RT-PCR and western blot. Protein expression levels of Smad-2,-3,-4 and-7 were also detected by western blot. Our study demonstrates that HA-Na has the capacity to promote wound healing in rats via accelerated wound contraction and increased hydroxyproline content. More importantly, these wound healing effects of HA-Na might be mediated through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. HA-Na may be an effective agent for enhanced wound healing.展开更多
Shoot branching,determining plant architecture and crop yield,is critically controlled by strigolactones(SLs).However,how SLs inhibit shoot branching after its perception by the receptor complex remains largely obscur...Shoot branching,determining plant architecture and crop yield,is critically controlled by strigolactones(SLs).However,how SLs inhibit shoot branching after its perception by the receptor complex remains largely obscure.In this study,using the transcriptomic and genetic analyss as well as biochemical studies,we reveal the key role of BES1 in the SL-regulated shoot branching.Wedemonstrate that BES1 and D53-like SMXLs,the substrates of SL receptor complex D14–MAX2,interact with each other to inhibit BRC1 expression,which specifically triggers the SL-regulated transcriptional network in shoot branching.BES1 directly binds the BRC1 promoter and recruits SMXLs to inhibit BRC1 expression.Interestingly,despite being the shared component by SL and brassinosteroid(BR)signaling,BES1 gains signal specificity through different mechanisms in response to BR and SL signals.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42067035 and 42007161)Water Conservancy Engineering Key Discipline Project of Xinjiang Agricultural University(No.SLXK2019-10)the Opening Project of Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Security and Water Disasters Prevention in 2021(No.ZDSYS-JS-2021-10)。
文摘Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify the distribution and genesis of groundwater I.Based on hydrochemical analysis of 717 groundwater samples collected in 2015–2018,spatial distribution and hydrogeochemistry characteristic of high I groundwater in different aquifers were analyzed.Results showed that groundwater I ranged between<10.00 and 4000.00μg/L(mean of 53.71μg/L).High I groundwater(I>100.00μg/L)accounted for 7.25%of the total samples.Horizontally,groundwater I significantly increased from recharge zone(RZ)to transition zone(TZ)and to evaporation zone(EZ).Vertically,groundwater in shallow confined aquifer(SCA)had the greatest I concentration,followed by single-structure phreatic aquifer(SSPA),phreatic aquifer in confined groundwater area(PACGA),while groundwater in deep confined aquifer(DCA)generally had low I concentration.Groundwater I enrichment in SSPA was mainly affected by organic matter(OM)decomposition and that in SCA was mainly affected by evaporite mineral dissolution,OM decomposition under alkaline environment.While I enrichment in groundwater of PACGA was restrained under neutral environment.Lacustrine sedimentary environment was crucial for I enrichment in groundwater.Besides,fine-grained lithology of aquifer,smooth topographic slope,shallow buried depth of groundwater,weak alkaline and reducing environment,reductive dissolution of iron oxide/hydroxide minerals and OM decomposition were advantageous to I enrichment in groundwater.
基金support from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20220596)Innovative science and technology platform project of cooperation between Yangzhou City and Yangzhou University,China(No.YZ202026305)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of China(21922202,21673202 and 22272147)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘Intergrowth ferroelectric semiconductors with excellent spontaneous polarization field are highly promising piezo-photocatalytic candidate materials.In addition,developing structural design and revealing polarization enhancement in-depth mechanism are top priorities.Herein,we introduce the intergrowth ferroelectrics Bi_(7)Ti_(4)NbO_(21)thin-layer nanosheets for piezo-photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that interlayer lattice mismatch leads to increased tilting and rotation angle of Ti/NbO_(6)octahedra on perovskite-like layers,serving as the main reason for increased polarization.Furthermore,the tilting and rotation angle of the interlayer octahedron further increase under stress,suggesting a stronger driving force generated to facilitate charge carrier separation efficiency.Meanwhile,Bi_(7)Ti_(4)NbO_(21)nanosheets provide abundant active sites to effectively adsorb CO_(2)and acquire sensitive stress response,thereby presenting synergistically advanced piezo-photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity with a high CO generation rate of 426.97μmol g^(-1)h^(-1).Our work offers new perspectives and directions for initiating and investigating the mechanisms of high-performance intergrowth piezo-photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science of Technology of China(No.2022YFC3701101)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42105106)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M691921)the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China(No.DQGG202121)Dongying Ecological and Environmental Bureau(No.2021DFKY-0779).
文摘Acetaldehyde plays a significant role in atmospheric photochemical reactions and ozone formation.Previous studies have shown that acetaldehyde may rapidly be generated over short periods and impact ozone production,yet the underlyingmechanism remains unclear.To better elucidate thesemechanisms,a field campaign was conducted in Dongying,a typical petrochemical city in China.The observed acetaldehyde concentration averaged 3.0±1.6 ppbv,with a peak around 09:00 local time.The diurnal variations of acetaldehyde were categorized into two types,with Category 1 exhibiting relatively high values and increasing sharply in concentration between 07:00 and 09:00 a.m.(refer to morning peak episode,MPE),and the remaining classified as Category 2.Category 1 was similar to previous studies at heavily polluted sites but differed fromcleaner locations.Using an observation-based chemical box model,we found that acetaldehyde contributed an average of 10.2%to the net ozone production rate.Combined with a positive matrix factorizationmodel,we identified secondary formation as the dominant source of acetaldehyde(45.0%),and the daytime production rate of acetaldehyde in Category 1 was significantly higher than that in Category 2.Cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene were identified as key precursors for the rapid acetaldehyde formation during the MEP,with the petroleum industry being their primary source.Volatile organic compounds(VOCs)from petroleum industry contributed over 60%to acetaldehyde formation during the morning peak.Our findings underscore the urgent need for targeted VOCs management strategies in petroleum sector tomitigate both carbonyl and ozone formation.
文摘Objectives:Previous studies have shown conflicting results concerning the optimal duration of ureteral stenting after endourologic treatment of stone disease,its effect on patient comfort,and the necessity for emergent,unscheduled care.This study assessed the impact of stent duration,sex,and other patient-associated factors on reported pain scores using a large,international prospective registry.Methods:A prospective observational patient registry on ureteral stents from 10 institutions in 4 countries(United States,Canada,France,and Japan)from 2020–2023 was assessed.The primary outcome was Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System(PROMIS)pain intensity scores administered on the day of stent removal,before stent removal.Patients were grouped by indwelling time(short,medium,and long),and pain scores were compared.The impact of sex,height vs.stent length,and presence or absence of tether were assessed.Results:359 patients were enrolled in the database,with outcomes analyzed for 268 patients with a unilateral stent placed after an endourologic procedure for stones.No significant difference was detected in pain scores between the indwelling time groups(p=0.41).Height for a given stent length was not significantly associated with pain scores.There was no difference in pain scores with or without tether.Men reported lower pain scores than women(p=0.018).Conclusions:This study did not detect an overall difference in pain scores reported at stent removal within or between stent duration groups.Men reported less pain than women in this study,suggesting that patient factors may be more important than indwelling time when optimizing pain management.
基金supported by the programs from Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(No.Z181100005418015)the Finance Allocation Project of Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China(No.2110105)+2 种基金the Special Research Project for the National Environmental Protection Public Welfare Industry of China(No.201009032)the 2016 annual Graduation Practice Training Program of Beijing City Universitythe 2018 annual Graduation Practice Training Program of Beijing City University
文摘Benzene homologues are important chemical precursors to the formation of ground-level ozone and secondary organic aerosol(SOA) in the atmosphere,in addition,some toxic species are harmful to human health.Strict countermeasures have been taken to fight air pollution since 2013,and total amount control of volatile organic compounds is being promoted in China at present.Therefore,it is important to understand the pollution situation and the control status of ambient benzene homologues in China.This paper reviews research progress from published papers on pollution characteristics,atmospheric photochemical reactivity,health risk assessment and source identification of ambient benzene homologues in recent years in China,and also summarizes policies and countermeasures for the control of ambient benzene homologues and the relevant achievements.The total ambient levels of benzene,toluene,ethylbenzene and xylenes(BTEX) shows a declining tendency from 2001 to 2016 in China.The mass concentrations of BTEX are generally higher in southern regions than in northern regions,and they present vertical decreasing variation characteristics with increasing altitude within the height range of about 5500 m.Toluene has the highest ozone formation potential and SOA formation potential both in urban areas and background areas,while benzene poses an obvious carcinogenic risk to the exposed adult populations in urban areas.Source identification of ambient benzene homologues suggested that local governments should adopt differentiated control strategies for ambient benzene homologues.Several recommendations are put forward for future research and policy-making on the control of ambient benzene homologues in China.
基金financially supported by the programs from the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(No.Z181100005418015)the Special Research Project for the National Environmental Protection Public Welfare Industry of China(No.201009032)the Finance Allocation Project of Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China(No.2110105)
文摘To investigate the effect of low-level occupational benzene exposure on human peripheral blood leukocyte counts of the workers,domestic and foreign published research data on the change of human peripheral blood leukocyte counts under low-level occupational benzene exposure from January 1990 to December 2020 were collected and analyzed.According to the literature inclusion and exclusion criteria,18 independent studies from 12 publications were selected for meta-analysis to explore the effect of low-level occupational benzene exposure on human peripheral blood leukocyte counts.The results showed that the peripheral blood leukocyte counts abnormal rates of low-level occupational benzene exposure group were higher than those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant.Low-level occupational benzene exposure could result in a relatively higher abnormal rate of peripheral blood leukocyte counts in the exposed population,indicating that low-level occupational benzene exposure at workplaces specified by the current benzene occupational exposure limit in China would affect the peripheral blood leukocyte counts of the workers,thus benzene with concentrations under the limit in the ambient air of workplace could be still harmful to the health of the exposed workers.The results of this study could provide a scientific basis for future revision of the benzene occupational exposure limit in China,and could also be a reference for the formulation of environmental standard concerning benzene in China in the future.
基金Supported by a grant from the Youth National Science Foundation of China(No.61702164)。
文摘Objective Anlotinib,an oral vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)inhibitor,has confirmed antitumor activity in lung cancer in both in vitro and in vivo assays,and has been recommended as third-line treatment agent in non-oncogene driven non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).This prospective study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of anlotinib plus S-1 for third-or later-line treatment in patients with advanced NSCLC.Methods Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC,and documented disease progression following second-line chemotherapy,and/or epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor(EGFR-TKI)treatment were enrolled in this study.The patients were treated anlotinib(8 mg daily d 1–14)and S-1(60 mg/m^2 d 1–14)and the treatment was repeated every 3 weeks.Treatment was continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred.The objective response rate(ORR),disease control rate(DCR),progression-free survival(PFS),and adverse events(AEs)were reviewed and evaluated.Results Forty-one patients were enrolled in the study between June 2018 and December 2018.The total ORR and DCR were 26.8%and 80.5%,respectively.The median PFS was 5.2 months[95%confidence interval(CI),3.9 to 6.6 months].In the univariate analysis,there was a significant difference in the median PFS between patients with brain metastases and those without brain metastases(4.8 months vs 5.9 months,respectively;P=0.039).The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG)performance status(P=0.002),lines of therapy(P=0.015),and therapeutic evaluation(P=0.014)were independent factors that influenced PFS.The most common AEs were hypertension,proteinuria,myelosuppression,gastrointestinal reactions,fatigue,and mucositis.Conclusion Anlotinib plus S-1 is an effective and safe regimen for advanced NSCLC as third-or later-line therapy.
基金supported by the National Research Program for Key Issues in Air Pollution Control(No.DQGG202121)the Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(No.Z181100005418015)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42075094)the National Research Program for Key Issue in Air Pollution Control(No.DQGG2021101)。
文摘Observation-based method for O_(3)formation sensitivity research is an important tool to analyze the causes of ground-level O_(3)pollution,which has broad application potentials in determining the O_(3)pollution formation mechanism and developing prevention and control strategies.This paper outlined the development history of research on O_(3)formation sensitivity based on observational methods,described the principle and applicability of the methodology,summarized the relative application results in China and provided recommendations on the prevention and control of O_(3)pollution in China based on relevant study results,and finally pointed out the shortcomings and future development prospects in this field in China.The overview study showed that the O_(3)formation sensitivity in some urban areas in China in recent years presented a gradual shifting tendency from the VOC-limited regime to the transition regime or the NO_(x)-limited regime due to the implementation of the O_(3)precursors emission reduction policies;O_(3)pollution control strategies and precursor control countermeasures should be formulated based on local conditions and the dynamic control capability of O_(3)pollution control measures should be improved.There are still some current deficiencies in the study field in China.Therefore,it is recommended that a stereoscopic monitoring network for atmospheric photochemical components should be further constructed and improved;the atmospheric chemical mechanisms should be vigorously developed,and standardized methods for determining the O_(3)formation sensitivity should be established in China in the near future.
基金financed by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2022YFB3705801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52031007 and 52171077).
文摘Electrochemical and localized corrosion behavior of a 4045/7072/3003 M/4045 Al alloy composite in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution was investigated from cross-sectional and plane directions by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,polarization curves,and high-resolution microscopic examination.Plane directions showed higher corrosion resistance than the cross-sectional surface,with almost all localized corrosion initiated from Si-containing inclusions.The cross-section showed a complex galvanic effect among the four layers,the galvanic coupling between 4045/7072 accelerated the dissolution of 7072 because 7072 served as the anode,however,the galvanic coupling between 3003 M/4045 protected 4045 from corrosion,indicating that 3003 M served as the anode.
基金jointly supported by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China[grant number DQGG202121]the Dongying Ecological and Environmental Bureau[grant number 2021DFKY-0779]。
文摘Meteorological conditions are vital to PM_(2.5)and ozone(O_(3))complex pollution.Herein,the T-mode principal com-ponent analysis method was employed to objectively classify the 925-hPa geopotential height field of Dongying from 2017 to 2022.Synoptic patterns associated with four pollution types-namely,PM_(2.5)-only pollution,O_(3)-only pollution,Co-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution,Non-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution-were characterized at different time scales.The results indicated that synoptic classes conducive to PM_(2.5)-only pollution were“high-pressure top front”,“offshore high-pressure rear”,and“high-pressure inside”,while those conducive to O_(3)-only pollution were“offshore high-pressure rear”,“subtropical high”,and“high and low systems”.The Co-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution were influenced by high pressure,and the Non-occurring of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)pollution were linked to precipitation and strong northerly winds.The variation in dominant synoptic patterns is crucial in the frequency changes of the four pollution types,which was further validated through the analysis of typical cases.Under the favorable meteorological conditions of high-pressure control with strong northerly winds or a subtropical high and inverted trough both with strong precipitation,there is potential to achieve coordinated control of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)in Dongying.Additionally,measures like artificially manipulating local humidity could be adopted to alleviate pollution levels.This study reveals the importance of comprehending the meteorological factors contributing to the formation of PM_(2.5)and O_(3)complex pollution for the improvement of urban air quality in the Bohai Rim region of China when emissions are high and the concentration of air pollutants exhibits high meteorological sensitivity.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 42075094]the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation[grant number 2021M691921]+1 种基金the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China[grant number DQGG202121]the Dongying Ecological and Environmental Bureau[grant number 2021DFKY-0779]。
文摘The petroleum industry is a significant source of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs),but up to now,its exact impact on urban VOCs and ozone(O_(3))remains unclear.This study conducted year-long VOC ob-servations in Dongying,China,a petroleum industrial region.The VOCs from the petroleum industry(oil and gas volatilization and petrochemical production)were identified by employing the positive matrix factorization model,and their contribution to O_(3) formation was quantitatively evaluated using an observation-based chemical box model.The observed annual average concentration of VOCs was 68.6±63.5 ppbv,with a maximum daily av-erage of 335.3 ppbv.The petroleum industry accounted for 66.5%of total VOCs,contributing 54.9%from oil and gas evaporation and 11.6%from petrochemical production.Model results indicated that VOCs from the petroleum industry contributed to 31%of net O_(3) production,with 21.3%and 34.2%contributions to HO_(2)+NO and RO_(2)+NO pathways,respectively.The larger impact on the RO_(2) pathway is primarily due to the fact that OH+VOCs ac-count for 86.9%of the primary source of RO_(2).This study highlights the critical role of controlling VOCs from the petroleum industry in urban O_(3) pollution,especially those from previously overlooked low-reactivity alkanes.
基金This work was supported by grants from NNSFC(31430046 to X.W.),NKRDP(2016YFD0100403 to S.S.,2016YFD0100700 to Z.F.),ICPNNSFC(31661143024 to X.W.),MAITP(0120150092 to X.W.)School Independent Scientific and Technological Innovation Foundation and Research Startup Foundation of Huazhong Agricultural University(2662015PY020,2014RC002 to X.W.).
文摘Rice tillering,a key architecture trait determ ining grain yield,is highly regulated by a class of newly identified phytohorm ones,strigolactones(SLs).How ever,the whole SL signaling pathw ay from the receptor to dow nstream transcription factors to finally inhibit tillering remains unrevealed.In this study,we first found that brassinosteroids(BRs)strongly enhance tillering by prom oting bud outgrow th in rice,which is largely different from the function of BRs in Arabidopsis.Genetic and biochem ical analyses indicated that both the SL and BR signaling pathw ays control rice tillering by regulating the stability of D53 and/or the OsBZR1 RLA1-DLT module,a transcriptional complex in the rice BR signaling pathway.We further found that D53 interacts with OsBZR1 to inhibit the expression of FC1,a local inhibitor of tillering,and that this inhibition depends on direct DNA binding by OsBZR1,which recruits D53 to the FC1 promoter in rice buds.Taken together,these findings uncover a mechanism illustrating how SLs and BRs coordinately regulate rice tillering via the early responsive gene FC1.
基金financially supported by Innovation Plan Project of Science and Technology of Shaanxi Province (2013KTCQ03-13)
文摘Sodium humate(HA-Na) has been topically used as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent in folk medicine. In the present study, HA-Na was investigated for cutaneous wound healing in Sprague–Dawley rats. HA-Na solution(1.0%, w/v) was topically administered to rats undergoing excision wound models. Healing was assessed with a recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor for external use as positive control. Wound healing rates were calculated on Day 3, 6, 9, 14 and 21 after injury, and tissues were also harvested after the same intervals for histological analysis. In addition, tissue hydroxyproline levels were measured. Furthermore, m RNA levels and protein expressions of transforming growth factor-β1, 2, 3(TGF-β1, 2, 3) were determined by RT-PCR and western blot. Protein expression levels of Smad-2,-3,-4 and-7 were also detected by western blot. Our study demonstrates that HA-Na has the capacity to promote wound healing in rats via accelerated wound contraction and increased hydroxyproline content. More importantly, these wound healing effects of HA-Na might be mediated through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. HA-Na may be an effective agent for enhanced wound healing.
基金Supported by NSFC 31430046(to X.W),31661143024(to X.W.)National Key Research and Development Plan 2016YFD0100403(to S.S.)+1 种基金the Ministry of Agriculture Innovation team plan(0120150092 to X.W.)the School Independent Scientific and Technological Innovation Foundation and Research Startup Foundation of Huazhong Agricultural University(2662015PY020 and 2014RC002 to X.W.).
文摘Shoot branching,determining plant architecture and crop yield,is critically controlled by strigolactones(SLs).However,how SLs inhibit shoot branching after its perception by the receptor complex remains largely obscure.In this study,using the transcriptomic and genetic analyss as well as biochemical studies,we reveal the key role of BES1 in the SL-regulated shoot branching.Wedemonstrate that BES1 and D53-like SMXLs,the substrates of SL receptor complex D14–MAX2,interact with each other to inhibit BRC1 expression,which specifically triggers the SL-regulated transcriptional network in shoot branching.BES1 directly binds the BRC1 promoter and recruits SMXLs to inhibit BRC1 expression.Interestingly,despite being the shared component by SL and brassinosteroid(BR)signaling,BES1 gains signal specificity through different mechanisms in response to BR and SL signals.
