To improve the solid–solid interface performance of all solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),a novel sandwich-structured solid electrolyte(SSE,total thickness of 0.7 mm)was investigated.It comprises a central layer ...To improve the solid–solid interface performance of all solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),a novel sandwich-structured solid electrolyte(SSE,total thickness of 0.7 mm)was investigated.It comprises a central layer of perovskite-type Li_(0.37)Sr_(0.44)Zr_(0.25)Ta_(0.75)O_(3)(LSZT)electrolyte(thickness of 0.5 mm)sandwiched between two layers of composite solid polymer electrolyte(CSPE,each with a thickness of 0.1 mm).The thin CSPE interlayer not only effectively reduces interfacial resistance between LSZT and electrodes,but also suppresses Li-induced reduction degradation of LSZT while ensuring uniform current density distribution across the interface.The SSE demonstrates an ionic conductivity of 8.76×10^(−5)S·cm^(−1)at 30℃,increasing to 1.13×10^(−3)S·cm^(−1)at 100℃,with an activation energy of 0.36 eV.In addition,SSE is stable for Li metal and achieves electrochemical stability up to 4.58 V vs.Li^(+)/Li.SSE shows outstanding electrode/electrolyte interfacial compatibility and significant suppression of the growth of Li dendrite.Ascribing to these merits,Li|SSE|Li symmetric cell maintained stable operation for 500 h at a current density of 0.3 mA·cm^(−2)without short circuit,confirming robust interfacial compatibility between SSE and Li electrode.The all-solid-state LiFePO_(4)|Li battery with SSE has an initial reversible discharge capacity of 109.8 mAh·g^(−1)and a reversible capacity of 118.1 mAh·g^(−1)after 50 cycles at a charge/discharge rate of 0.1C(30℃),demonstrating good cycling performance.展开更多
Head injuries from vehicle collisions,falls,and sports are often the result of complex mechanisms involving both linear and angular forces.This study aims to quantitatively assess the effects of linear and angular for...Head injuries from vehicle collisions,falls,and sports are often the result of complex mechanisms involving both linear and angular forces.This study aims to quantitatively assess the effects of linear and angular force on the severity of traumatic brain injury in rats during collisions.An orthogonal experimental design was employed,facilitating the manipulation of linear velocity,rotational acceleration,and angle(light,medium,and heavy)across 54 rats.24 hours post-injury,magnetic resonance imaging T2-weighted imaging,and diffusion tensor imaging were utilized to detect abnormal brain signals,with the fractional anisotropy value of the corpus callosum serv-ing as the primary injury indicator.Anatomical analyses and immunohistological staining were conducted to measure the amyloid precursor protein(β-APP)accumulation,using integrated optical density as a secondary indicator.Entropy weighting was applied to derive index weights for the injury scoring system.Through analysis guided by analysis of variance and linear regression,it was determined that both linear and angular loadings significantly impacted brain injury severity.Increased rotational acceleration at constant linear velocities correlated with more severe injuries,whereas the rotation angle exhibited minimal effect.Linear velocity emerged as the primary determinant of injury severity,accounting for 91.5%of the variance,while rotational acceleration and rotation angle contributed 6.5%and 0.9%,respectively.These findings offer critical insights for developing protective measures against brain injuries in traffic accidents.展开更多
Background Changes in macrophage function are crucial contributors to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.However,the role of macrophages in the development of liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis remains unclear.T...Background Changes in macrophage function are crucial contributors to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.However,the role of macrophages in the development of liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis remains unclear.This study integrated proteomics and cytokine array approach to identify the multifactorial and multicellular interaction effects driving liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis and analyze the mechanism by which the proinflammatory shift in macrophages contributes to liver fibrosis.Results Histopathological analysis revealed liver injury,including severe steatosis,infiltration of inflammatory cells,an increase in lipid deposition,and a decrease in glycogen expression in ketotic cows.Moreover,the number of mitochondria considerably increased in hepatocytes.The activation of the dynamin-related protein 1/mitochondrial fission factor(DRP1/MFF)pathway induced excessive mitochondrial fission,and the inhibition of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1(Nrf2/HO-1)pathway led to the accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS).Proteomic analysis revealed the activation of extracellular matrix(ECM)-related functions and the NF-κB pathway in the liver,whereas cytokine array analysis revealed that the cytokine network was dysregulated.The accumulation of ROS triggered NF-κB nuclear translocation,inducing a proinflammatory shift in macrophages and liver inflammation.M1 polarization of macrophages promotes the release of proinflammatory mediators,which stimulated hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)activation,leading to ECM deposition,ultimately contributing to liver fibrosis.Conclusions To summarize,our study revealed the multifactorial and multicellular interaction effects driving liver fibrosis.Our results preliminarily showed that increased mitochondrial fission and inhibition of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway are key factors in activating macrophages,which can lead to liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis.展开更多
Messenger RNA-like non-coding RNAs （mlncRNAs） are a newly identified group of non-coding RNAs （ncRNAs） that may be involved in a number of critical cellular events. In this study, 93 candidate porcine mlncRNAs wer...Messenger RNA-like non-coding RNAs （mlncRNAs） are a newly identified group of non-coding RNAs （ncRNAs） that may be involved in a number of critical cellular events. In this study, 93 candidate porcine mlncRNAs were obtained by computational prediction and screening, among which 72 were mapped to the porcine genome. Further analysis of 8 representative candidates revealed that these mlncRNA candidates are not highly conserved among species. Remarkably, one of the candidates, sTF35495, was found to be precursor of a putative porcine microRNA. By RACE PCR, we determined that the full length of sTF35495 was 3 kb. The protein-coding potential of this RNA was tested in silico with no significant finding. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of the subgroup of 8 candidates revealed two distinct expression profiles and two molecules were further validated by real-time PCR. The predicted pre-microRNA sequence in this study provides a potentially interesting insight into the in vivo function of porcine mlncRNAs and our findings suggest that they play key biological roles in Sus scrofa.展开更多
Herein,ionomer-free amorphous iridium oxide(IrO_(x))thin electrodes are first developed as highly active anodes for proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cells(PEMECs)via low-cost,environmentally friendly,and easily s...Herein,ionomer-free amorphous iridium oxide(IrO_(x))thin electrodes are first developed as highly active anodes for proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cells(PEMECs)via low-cost,environmentally friendly,and easily scalable electrodeposition at room temperature.Combined with a Nafion 117 membrane,the IrO_(x)-integrated electrode with an ultralow loading of 0.075 mg cm^(-2)delivers a high cell efficiency of about 90%,achieving more than 96%catalyst savings and 42-fold higher catalyst utilization compared to commercial catalyst-coated membrane(2 mg cm^(-2)).Additionally,the IrO_(x)electrode demonstrates superior performance,higher catalyst utilization and significantly simplified fabrication with easy scalability compared with the most previously reported anodes.Notably,the remarkable performance could be mainly due to the amorphous phase property,sufficient Ir^(3+)content,and rich surface hydroxide groups in catalysts.Overall,due to the high activity,high cell efficiency,an economical,greatly simplified and easily scalable fabrication process,and ultrahigh material utilization,the IrO_(x)electrode shows great potential to be applied in industry and accelerates the commercialization of PEMECs and renewable energy evolution.展开更多
Opium poppy(Papaver somniferum)is a source of morphine,codeine,and semisynthetic derivatives,including oxycodone and naltrexone.Here,we report the de novo assembly and genomic analysis of P.somniferum traditional land...Opium poppy(Papaver somniferum)is a source of morphine,codeine,and semisynthetic derivatives,including oxycodone and naltrexone.Here,we report the de novo assembly and genomic analysis of P.somniferum traditional landrace‘Chinese Herbal Medicine’.Variations between the 2.62 Gb CHM genome and that of the previously sequenced high noscapine 1(HN1)variety were also explored.Among 79,668 protein-coding genes,we functionally annotated 88.9%,compared to 68.8%reported in the HN1 genome.Gene family and 4DTv comparative analyses with three other Papaveraceae species revealed that opium poppy underwent two whole-genome duplication(WGD)events.The first of these,in ancestral Ranunculales,expanded gene families related to characteristic secondary metabolite production and disease resistance.The more recent species-specific WGD mediated by transposable elements resulted in massive genome expansion.Genes carrying structural variations and large-effect variants associated with agronomically different phenotypes between CHM and HN1 that were identified through our transcriptomic comparison of multiple organs and developmental stages can enable the development of new varieties.These genomic and transcriptomic analyses will provide a valuable resource that informs future basic and agricultural studies of the opium poppy.展开更多
RPLPO gene encodes the acidic ribosomal phosphoprotein large P0 subunit,which is a component of the 60S subunit.The full-length cDNA sequence of porcine RPLPO was obtained from skeletal muscle of fetal pig cDNA librar...RPLPO gene encodes the acidic ribosomal phosphoprotein large P0 subunit,which is a component of the 60S subunit.The full-length cDNA sequence of porcine RPLPO was obtained from skeletal muscle of fetal pig cDNA library and deposited in GenBank.The nucleotide sequence and the predicted protein sequence shared high sequence identity with other mammalian homologues.A C/A single nucleotide substitution in exon 5 was detected as Csp6Ⅰpolymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP)shows allele frequency diversity among Tongcheng,Xiaomeishan,Yushan,Large White,Landrace,and Duroc breeds.Analyses of somatic cell hybrid panel(SCI-IP)and radiation hybrid(IMpRH)panel showed that the RPLPO gene was mapped to SSC 14q22-q24 and was closely linked to locus SW1321(25 cR,LOD=14.54).展开更多
Objective： Stent placement is one of the main methods in the palliative treatment of malignant biliary obstruc- tion, including plastic and self-expandable metal stents. The comparison of stent patency between self-e...Objective： Stent placement is one of the main methods in the palliative treatment of malignant biliary obstruc- tion, including plastic and self-expandable metal stents. The comparison of stent patency between self-expandable metal and plastic stents in palliation of malignant biliary obstruction is meaningful. We carried out a meta-analysis to summarize current evidence for clinical efficacy of self-expandable metal and plastic stents in the treatment of malignant biliary obstruc- tion. Methods： A comprehensive search of several databases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, Sino MED. A fixed-effects or random-effects model was used to pool data of aU study endpoint. Sensitivity analysis was also performed. Results： Eight randomized clinical trials were identified, including 633 patients. These results suggested that the self-expandable metal stents were associated with a significantly longer stent patency （OR = 8.15; 95% CI： 2.80-23.76; 12 = 85%）. No publication bias was observed. Conclusion： Self-expanding metal stents have a longer patency than plastic stents and offer adequate palliation in patients with malignant bUiary obstruction.展开更多
Direct methanol fuel cells （DMFCs） are very promising power source for stationary and portable miniatureelectric appliances due to its high efficiency and low emissions of pollutants. As the key material, cata-lysts...Direct methanol fuel cells （DMFCs） are very promising power source for stationary and portable miniatureelectric appliances due to its high efficiency and low emissions of pollutants. As the key material, cata-lysts for both cathode and anode face several problems which hinder the commercialization of DMFCs.In this review, we mainly focus on anode catalysts of DMFCs. The process and mechanism of methanolelectrooxidation on Pt and Pt-based catalysts in acidic medium have been introduced. The influences ofsize effect and morphology on electrocatalytic activity are discussed though whether there is a size effectin MOP, catalyst is under debate. Besides, the non Pt catalysts are also listed to emphasize though Pt isstill deemed as the indispensable element in anode catalyst of DMFCs in acidic medium. Different cata-lyst systems are compared to illustrate the level of research at present. ome debates need to be verifiedwith experimental evidences.展开更多
The aromatic shrub Lavandula angustifolia produces various volatile terpenoids that serve as resources for essential oils and function in plant-insect communication.To better understand the genetic basis of the terpen...The aromatic shrub Lavandula angustifolia produces various volatile terpenoids that serve as resources for essential oils and function in plant-insect communication.To better understand the genetic basis of the terpenoid diversity in lavender,we present a high-quality reference genome for the Chinese lavender cultivar‘Jingxun 2'using PacBio and Hi-C technologies to anchor the 894.50 Mb genome assembly into 27 pseudochromosomes.In addition to the y triplication event,lavender underwent two rounds of whole-genome duplication(WGD)during the Eocene-Oligocene(29.6 MYA)and Miocene-Pliocene(6.9 MYA)transitions.As a result of tandem duplications and lineage-specific WGDs,gene families related to terpenoid biosynthesis in lavender are substantially expanded compared to those of five other species in Lamiaceae.Many terpenoid biosynthesis transcripts are abundant in glandular trichomes.We further integrated the contents of ecologically functional terpenoids and coexpressed terpenoid biosynthetic genes to construct terpenoid-gene networks.Typical gene clusters,including TPS-TPS,TPS-CYP450,and TPS-BAHD,linked with compounds that primarily function as attractants or repellents,were identified by their similar patterns of change during flower development or in response to methyl jasmonate.Comprehensive analysis of the genetic basis of the production of volatiles in lavender could serve as a foundation for future research into lavender evolution,phytochemistry,and ecology.展开更多
A model predictive current control(MPCC)with adaptive-adjusting method of timescales for permanent magnet synchronous motors(PMSMs)is proposed in this paper to improve the dynamic response and prediction accuracy in t...A model predictive current control(MPCC)with adaptive-adjusting method of timescales for permanent magnet synchronous motors(PMSMs)is proposed in this paper to improve the dynamic response and prediction accuracy in transient-state,while lessening the computational burden and improving the control performance in steady-state.The timescale characteristics of different parts of MPCC,such as signal sampling,prediction calculation,control output,model error correction,are analyzed,and the algorithm architecture of MPCC with multi-timescale is proposed.The difference between reference and actual speed,and the change rate of actual speed are utilized to discriminate the transient state of speed change and load change,respectively.Adaptive-adjusting method of control period and prediction stepsize are illustrated in detail after operation condition discrimination.Experimental results of a PMSM are presented to validate the effectiveness of proposed MPCC.In addition,comparative evaluation of single-step MPCC with fixed timescale and proposed MPCC is conducted,which demonstrates the superiority of proposed control strategy.展开更多
Background: RNA editing is a widespread post-transcriptional modification mechanism in mammalian genomes.Although many editing sites have been identified in domestic pigs(Sus scrofa), little is known about the charact...Background: RNA editing is a widespread post-transcriptional modification mechanism in mammalian genomes.Although many editing sites have been identified in domestic pigs(Sus scrofa), little is known about the characteristics and dynamic regulation of RNA editing in the pineal gland(PG), a small neuroendocrine gland that synthesizes and secretes melatonin, which is primarily responsible to modulate sleep patterns.Results: This study analyzed the expression of adenosine-to-inosine(A-to-I) editing regulators and profiled the first dynamic A-to-I RNA editome during postnatal PG development. The results identified ADAR1 as the most abundantly expressed ADAR enzyme, which was down-regulated during postnatal PG development. Furthermore,47,284 high-confidence RNA editing sites were identified, the majority of which(93.6%) were of the canonical A-to-I editing type, followed by C-to-T editing. Analysis of its characteristics showed that the A-to-I editing sites mostly localized in SINE retrotransposons PRE-1/Pre0_SS. Moreover, a strong deficiency and preference for guanine nucleotides at positions of one base upstream or downstream were found, respectively. The overall editing level at the puberty stage was higher than at both infancy and adulthood stages. Additionally, genome-wide RNA editing was found to exhibit a dynamic stage-specific fashion(postnatally). Genes that underwent developmental changes in RNA editing were associated with catabolic processes as well as protein localization and transport functions,implying that RNA editing might be responsible for the molecular machineries of the postnatal developing PG.Remarkably, RNA editing in 3′-UTRs might regulate gene expression by influencing miRNA binding during PG development.Conclusions: This study profiles the first comprehensive developmental RNA editome in the pig PG, which contributes to the understanding of the importance of post-transcriptionally mediated regulation during mammalian postnatal PG development. Moreover, this study widely extends RNA editome resources in mammals.展开更多
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is a common consequence of stroke.The pathogenesis of the disease is not fully understood,and as a result,current treatment options are not satisfactory.Here,we used blood...Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is a common consequence of stroke.The pathogenesis of the disease is not fully understood,and as a result,current treatment options are not satisfactory.Here,we used blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the activation of bilateral cortices in patients with Broca＇s aphasia 1 to 3 months after stroke.Our results showed that language expression was associated with multiple brain regions in which the right hemisphere participated in the generation of language.The activation areas in the left hemisphere of aphasia patients were significantly smaller compared with those in healthy adults.The activation frequency,volumes,and intensity in the regions related to language,such as the left inferior frontal gyrus（Broca＇s area）,the left superior temporal gyrus,and the right inferior frontal gyrus（the mirror region of Broca＇s area）,were lower in patients compared with healthy adults.In contrast,activation in the right superior temporal gyrus,the bilateral superior parietal lobule,and the left inferior temporal gyrus was stronger in patients compared with healthy controls.These results suggest that the right inferior frontal gyrus plays a role in the recovery of language function in the subacute stage of stroke-related aphasia by increasing the engagement of related brain areas.展开更多
Heterojunction engineering is recognized as a promising strategy to modulate the photocatalytic properties of semiconductors.Herein,lead-free Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)were confined in a mesoporous Cu...Heterojunction engineering is recognized as a promising strategy to modulate the photocatalytic properties of semiconductors.Herein,lead-free Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)were confined in a mesoporous CuO framework and a p-n type S-scheme heterojunction of Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)/CuO(CCB/CuO)photocatalyst was fabricated.Experimental characterizations confirmed the effective confinement of the Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)PQDs in the mesoporous CuO framework,which enabled intimate contact in the interface of CCB/CuO heterojunction,thus facilitating the interfacial charge migration and separation between p-type CuO and n-type Cs_(2)CuBr_(4).Owing to the outstanding charge transport property and CO_(2)adsorption capacity,the developed CCB/CuO heterojunction exhibited remarkably enhanced photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion efficiency with an electron consumption rate(R_(electron))of 281.1μmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which was approximately2.8 times higher than that of pristine Cs_(2)CuBr_(4).These findings provide some insights into the rational engineering design of lead-free perovskite-based heterostructures for efficient photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion.展开更多
High performance resin must be used in the high performance glass fiber-reinforced plastic（GFRP） composites, but it is sometimes difficult to balance the processabilities and the final properties in the design of ad...High performance resin must be used in the high performance glass fiber-reinforced plastic（GFRP） composites, but it is sometimes difficult to balance the processabilities and the final properties in the design of advanced thermoset GFRP composites. In this study, a phthalonitrile/benzoxazine（PPN/BZ） blend with excellent processability has been designed and applied in the GFRP composite materials. PPN/BZ blend with good solubility, low melt viscosity, appropriate gel condition and low-temperature curing behavior could enable their GFRP composite preparation with the prepreg-laminate method under a relatively mild condition. The resulted PPN/BZ GFRP composites exhibit excellent mechanical properties with flexural strength over 700 MPa and flexural modulus more than 19 GPa. Fracture surface morphologies of the PPN/BZ GFRP composites show that the interfacial adhesion between resin and GF is improved. The temperatures at weight loss 5%（T_（5%）） and char residue at 800 °C of all PPN/BZ GFRP composites are over 435 °C and 65% respectively. PPN/BZ GFRP composites with high performance characteristics may find applications under some critical circumstances with requirements of high mechanical properties and high service temperatures.展开更多
基金financial support providedby the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.92475203 and 52474374)the Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technology R&D Program,China (No.225200810035)the Research Initiation Grant for High-Level Talents by the Henan Academy of Sciences,China(No.232007016).
文摘To improve the solid–solid interface performance of all solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),a novel sandwich-structured solid electrolyte(SSE,total thickness of 0.7 mm)was investigated.It comprises a central layer of perovskite-type Li_(0.37)Sr_(0.44)Zr_(0.25)Ta_(0.75)O_(3)(LSZT)electrolyte(thickness of 0.5 mm)sandwiched between two layers of composite solid polymer electrolyte(CSPE,each with a thickness of 0.1 mm).The thin CSPE interlayer not only effectively reduces interfacial resistance between LSZT and electrodes,but also suppresses Li-induced reduction degradation of LSZT while ensuring uniform current density distribution across the interface.The SSE demonstrates an ionic conductivity of 8.76×10^(−5)S·cm^(−1)at 30℃,increasing to 1.13×10^(−3)S·cm^(−1)at 100℃,with an activation energy of 0.36 eV.In addition,SSE is stable for Li metal and achieves electrochemical stability up to 4.58 V vs.Li^(+)/Li.SSE shows outstanding electrode/electrolyte interfacial compatibility and significant suppression of the growth of Li dendrite.Ascribing to these merits,Li|SSE|Li symmetric cell maintained stable operation for 500 h at a current density of 0.3 mA·cm^(−2)without short circuit,confirming robust interfacial compatibility between SSE and Li electrode.The all-solid-state LiFePO_(4)|Li battery with SSE has an initial reversible discharge capacity of 109.8 mAh·g^(−1)and a reversible capacity of 118.1 mAh·g^(−1)after 50 cycles at a charge/discharge rate of 0.1C(30℃),demonstrating good cycling performance.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32171305)Chongqing Technology Innova-tion and Application Development Project(Grant No.CSTB2023YSZX-JSX0003)Chongqing Municipal“Doctoral Express”Research Project(Grant No.CSTB2022BSXM-JCX0013).
文摘Head injuries from vehicle collisions,falls,and sports are often the result of complex mechanisms involving both linear and angular forces.This study aims to quantitatively assess the effects of linear and angular force on the severity of traumatic brain injury in rats during collisions.An orthogonal experimental design was employed,facilitating the manipulation of linear velocity,rotational acceleration,and angle(light,medium,and heavy)across 54 rats.24 hours post-injury,magnetic resonance imaging T2-weighted imaging,and diffusion tensor imaging were utilized to detect abnormal brain signals,with the fractional anisotropy value of the corpus callosum serv-ing as the primary injury indicator.Anatomical analyses and immunohistological staining were conducted to measure the amyloid precursor protein(β-APP)accumulation,using integrated optical density as a secondary indicator.Entropy weighting was applied to derive index weights for the injury scoring system.Through analysis guided by analysis of variance and linear regression,it was determined that both linear and angular loadings significantly impacted brain injury severity.Increased rotational acceleration at constant linear velocities correlated with more severe injuries,whereas the rotation angle exhibited minimal effect.Linear velocity emerged as the primary determinant of injury severity,accounting for 91.5%of the variance,while rotational acceleration and rotation angle contributed 6.5%and 0.9%,respectively.These findings offer critical insights for developing protective measures against brain injuries in traffic accidents.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32125038 and 32402957)China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX20240417)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project(2024M753563)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1801100).
文摘Background Changes in macrophage function are crucial contributors to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.However,the role of macrophages in the development of liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis remains unclear.This study integrated proteomics and cytokine array approach to identify the multifactorial and multicellular interaction effects driving liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis and analyze the mechanism by which the proinflammatory shift in macrophages contributes to liver fibrosis.Results Histopathological analysis revealed liver injury,including severe steatosis,infiltration of inflammatory cells,an increase in lipid deposition,and a decrease in glycogen expression in ketotic cows.Moreover,the number of mitochondria considerably increased in hepatocytes.The activation of the dynamin-related protein 1/mitochondrial fission factor(DRP1/MFF)pathway induced excessive mitochondrial fission,and the inhibition of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1(Nrf2/HO-1)pathway led to the accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS).Proteomic analysis revealed the activation of extracellular matrix(ECM)-related functions and the NF-κB pathway in the liver,whereas cytokine array analysis revealed that the cytokine network was dysregulated.The accumulation of ROS triggered NF-κB nuclear translocation,inducing a proinflammatory shift in macrophages and liver inflammation.M1 polarization of macrophages promotes the release of proinflammatory mediators,which stimulated hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)activation,leading to ECM deposition,ultimately contributing to liver fibrosis.Conclusions To summarize,our study revealed the multifactorial and multicellular interaction effects driving liver fibrosis.Our results preliminarily showed that increased mitochondrial fission and inhibition of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway are key factors in activating macrophages,which can lead to liver fibrosis in dairy cows with ketosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.30830080 and 30800779)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (No.5072035)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No.2006AA10Z135,2008AA10Z143,2006CB102105 and 2009CB941604)
文摘Messenger RNA-like non-coding RNAs （mlncRNAs） are a newly identified group of non-coding RNAs （ncRNAs） that may be involved in a number of critical cellular events. In this study, 93 candidate porcine mlncRNAs were obtained by computational prediction and screening, among which 72 were mapped to the porcine genome. Further analysis of 8 representative candidates revealed that these mlncRNA candidates are not highly conserved among species. Remarkably, one of the candidates, sTF35495, was found to be precursor of a putative porcine microRNA. By RACE PCR, we determined that the full length of sTF35495 was 3 kb. The protein-coding potential of this RNA was tested in silico with no significant finding. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of the subgroup of 8 candidates revealed two distinct expression profiles and two molecules were further validated by real-time PCR. The predicted pre-microRNA sequence in this study provides a potentially interesting insight into the in vivo function of porcine mlncRNAs and our findings suggest that they play key biological roles in Sus scrofa.
基金the support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Awards DE-EE0008426 and DE-EE0008423National Energy Technology Laboratory under Award DEFE0011585.
文摘Herein,ionomer-free amorphous iridium oxide(IrO_(x))thin electrodes are first developed as highly active anodes for proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cells(PEMECs)via low-cost,environmentally friendly,and easily scalable electrodeposition at room temperature.Combined with a Nafion 117 membrane,the IrO_(x)-integrated electrode with an ultralow loading of 0.075 mg cm^(-2)delivers a high cell efficiency of about 90%,achieving more than 96%catalyst savings and 42-fold higher catalyst utilization compared to commercial catalyst-coated membrane(2 mg cm^(-2)).Additionally,the IrO_(x)electrode demonstrates superior performance,higher catalyst utilization and significantly simplified fabrication with easy scalability compared with the most previously reported anodes.Notably,the remarkable performance could be mainly due to the amorphous phase property,sufficient Ir^(3+)content,and rich surface hydroxide groups in catalysts.Overall,due to the high activity,high cell efficiency,an economical,greatly simplified and easily scalable fabrication process,and ultrahigh material utilization,the IrO_(x)electrode shows great potential to be applied in industry and accelerates the commercialization of PEMECs and renewable energy evolution.
基金the National Science Foundation of China(Grant 81671876)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(Grant 2016JB024)。
文摘Opium poppy(Papaver somniferum)is a source of morphine,codeine,and semisynthetic derivatives,including oxycodone and naltrexone.Here,we report the de novo assembly and genomic analysis of P.somniferum traditional landrace‘Chinese Herbal Medicine’.Variations between the 2.62 Gb CHM genome and that of the previously sequenced high noscapine 1(HN1)variety were also explored.Among 79,668 protein-coding genes,we functionally annotated 88.9%,compared to 68.8%reported in the HN1 genome.Gene family and 4DTv comparative analyses with three other Papaveraceae species revealed that opium poppy underwent two whole-genome duplication(WGD)events.The first of these,in ancestral Ranunculales,expanded gene families related to characteristic secondary metabolite production and disease resistance.The more recent species-specific WGD mediated by transposable elements resulted in massive genome expansion.Genes carrying structural variations and large-effect variants associated with agronomically different phenotypes between CHM and HN1 that were identified through our transcriptomic comparison of multiple organs and developmental stages can enable the development of new varieties.These genomic and transcriptomic analyses will provide a valuable resource that informs future basic and agricultural studies of the opium poppy.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30571330)National 10th Five Year Scientific Project of China for Tackling the Key Problems(No.2004BA717B)+2 种基金State Platform of Technology Infrastructure(No.2004DKA30450)the Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30330440)Scientific Research Foundation of the State Human Resource Ministry for Returned Chinese Scholars.
文摘RPLPO gene encodes the acidic ribosomal phosphoprotein large P0 subunit,which is a component of the 60S subunit.The full-length cDNA sequence of porcine RPLPO was obtained from skeletal muscle of fetal pig cDNA library and deposited in GenBank.The nucleotide sequence and the predicted protein sequence shared high sequence identity with other mammalian homologues.A C/A single nucleotide substitution in exon 5 was detected as Csp6Ⅰpolymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP)shows allele frequency diversity among Tongcheng,Xiaomeishan,Yushan,Large White,Landrace,and Duroc breeds.Analyses of somatic cell hybrid panel(SCI-IP)and radiation hybrid(IMpRH)panel showed that the RPLPO gene was mapped to SSC 14q22-q24 and was closely linked to locus SW1321(25 cR,LOD=14.54).
文摘Objective： Stent placement is one of the main methods in the palliative treatment of malignant biliary obstruc- tion, including plastic and self-expandable metal stents. The comparison of stent patency between self-expandable metal and plastic stents in palliation of malignant biliary obstruction is meaningful. We carried out a meta-analysis to summarize current evidence for clinical efficacy of self-expandable metal and plastic stents in the treatment of malignant biliary obstruc- tion. Methods： A comprehensive search of several databases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, Sino MED. A fixed-effects or random-effects model was used to pool data of aU study endpoint. Sensitivity analysis was also performed. Results： Eight randomized clinical trials were identified, including 633 patients. These results suggested that the self-expandable metal stents were associated with a significantly longer stent patency （OR = 8.15; 95% CI： 2.80-23.76; 12 = 85%）. No publication bias was observed. Conclusion： Self-expanding metal stents have a longer patency than plastic stents and offer adequate palliation in patients with malignant bUiary obstruction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21633008,21673221)the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Program (20160622037JC,20170203003SF,and 20170520150JH)+1 种基金the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (WQ20122200077)
文摘Direct methanol fuel cells （DMFCs） are very promising power source for stationary and portable miniatureelectric appliances due to its high efficiency and low emissions of pollutants. As the key material, cata-lysts for both cathode and anode face several problems which hinder the commercialization of DMFCs.In this review, we mainly focus on anode catalysts of DMFCs. The process and mechanism of methanolelectrooxidation on Pt and Pt-based catalysts in acidic medium have been introduced. The influences ofsize effect and morphology on electrocatalytic activity are discussed though whether there is a size effectin MOP, catalyst is under debate. Besides, the non Pt catalysts are also listed to emphasize though Pt isstill deemed as the indispensable element in anode catalyst of DMFCs in acidic medium. Different cata-lyst systems are compared to illustrate the level of research at present. ome debates need to be verifiedwith experimental evidences.
基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA23080603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31701956)。
文摘The aromatic shrub Lavandula angustifolia produces various volatile terpenoids that serve as resources for essential oils and function in plant-insect communication.To better understand the genetic basis of the terpenoid diversity in lavender,we present a high-quality reference genome for the Chinese lavender cultivar‘Jingxun 2'using PacBio and Hi-C technologies to anchor the 894.50 Mb genome assembly into 27 pseudochromosomes.In addition to the y triplication event,lavender underwent two rounds of whole-genome duplication(WGD)during the Eocene-Oligocene(29.6 MYA)and Miocene-Pliocene(6.9 MYA)transitions.As a result of tandem duplications and lineage-specific WGDs,gene families related to terpenoid biosynthesis in lavender are substantially expanded compared to those of five other species in Lamiaceae.Many terpenoid biosynthesis transcripts are abundant in glandular trichomes.We further integrated the contents of ecologically functional terpenoids and coexpressed terpenoid biosynthetic genes to construct terpenoid-gene networks.Typical gene clusters,including TPS-TPS,TPS-CYP450,and TPS-BAHD,linked with compounds that primarily function as attractants or repellents,were identified by their similar patterns of change during flower development or in response to methyl jasmonate.Comprehensive analysis of the genetic basis of the production of volatiles in lavender could serve as a foundation for future research into lavender evolution,phytochemistry,and ecology.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52077054in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province under Grant E2019202092+2 种基金in part by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant 2021T140077 and 2020M681446in part by the State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment under Grant EERI_PI2020002in part by the Funds for Creative Research Groups of Hebei Province under Grant E2020202142.
文摘A model predictive current control(MPCC)with adaptive-adjusting method of timescales for permanent magnet synchronous motors(PMSMs)is proposed in this paper to improve the dynamic response and prediction accuracy in transient-state,while lessening the computational burden and improving the control performance in steady-state.The timescale characteristics of different parts of MPCC,such as signal sampling,prediction calculation,control output,model error correction,are analyzed,and the algorithm architecture of MPCC with multi-timescale is proposed.The difference between reference and actual speed,and the change rate of actual speed are utilized to discriminate the transient state of speed change and load change,respectively.Adaptive-adjusting method of control period and prediction stepsize are illustrated in detail after operation condition discrimination.Experimental results of a PMSM are presented to validate the effectiveness of proposed MPCC.In addition,comparative evaluation of single-step MPCC with fixed timescale and proposed MPCC is conducted,which demonstrates the superiority of proposed control strategy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31902133, 31972541, 31702088)Guangdong Provincial key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding Research Grant(2019B030301010)+2 种基金the Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes (2019KSYS011)National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant (Y2016JC07 and 2018-YWF-YB-7)Foshan University Initiative Scientific Research Program。
文摘Background: RNA editing is a widespread post-transcriptional modification mechanism in mammalian genomes.Although many editing sites have been identified in domestic pigs(Sus scrofa), little is known about the characteristics and dynamic regulation of RNA editing in the pineal gland(PG), a small neuroendocrine gland that synthesizes and secretes melatonin, which is primarily responsible to modulate sleep patterns.Results: This study analyzed the expression of adenosine-to-inosine(A-to-I) editing regulators and profiled the first dynamic A-to-I RNA editome during postnatal PG development. The results identified ADAR1 as the most abundantly expressed ADAR enzyme, which was down-regulated during postnatal PG development. Furthermore,47,284 high-confidence RNA editing sites were identified, the majority of which(93.6%) were of the canonical A-to-I editing type, followed by C-to-T editing. Analysis of its characteristics showed that the A-to-I editing sites mostly localized in SINE retrotransposons PRE-1/Pre0_SS. Moreover, a strong deficiency and preference for guanine nucleotides at positions of one base upstream or downstream were found, respectively. The overall editing level at the puberty stage was higher than at both infancy and adulthood stages. Additionally, genome-wide RNA editing was found to exhibit a dynamic stage-specific fashion(postnatally). Genes that underwent developmental changes in RNA editing were associated with catabolic processes as well as protein localization and transport functions,implying that RNA editing might be responsible for the molecular machineries of the postnatal developing PG.Remarkably, RNA editing in 3′-UTRs might regulate gene expression by influencing miRNA binding during PG development.Conclusions: This study profiles the first comprehensive developmental RNA editome in the pig PG, which contributes to the understanding of the importance of post-transcriptionally mediated regulation during mammalian postnatal PG development. Moreover, this study widely extends RNA editome resources in mammals.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China,No.2016A030313327the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City of China,No.201607010185+1 种基金the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province of China,No.2016A020215226the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81401869
文摘Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that is a common consequence of stroke.The pathogenesis of the disease is not fully understood,and as a result,current treatment options are not satisfactory.Here,we used blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the activation of bilateral cortices in patients with Broca＇s aphasia 1 to 3 months after stroke.Our results showed that language expression was associated with multiple brain regions in which the right hemisphere participated in the generation of language.The activation areas in the left hemisphere of aphasia patients were significantly smaller compared with those in healthy adults.The activation frequency,volumes,and intensity in the regions related to language,such as the left inferior frontal gyrus（Broca＇s area）,the left superior temporal gyrus,and the right inferior frontal gyrus（the mirror region of Broca＇s area）,were lower in patients compared with healthy adults.In contrast,activation in the right superior temporal gyrus,the bilateral superior parietal lobule,and the left inferior temporal gyrus was stronger in patients compared with healthy controls.These results suggest that the right inferior frontal gyrus plays a role in the recovery of language function in the subacute stage of stroke-related aphasia by increasing the engagement of related brain areas.
基金financially supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.22ZR1460700)Shanghai Institute of Technology(No.XTCX2022-28)。
文摘Heterojunction engineering is recognized as a promising strategy to modulate the photocatalytic properties of semiconductors.Herein,lead-free Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)were confined in a mesoporous CuO framework and a p-n type S-scheme heterojunction of Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)/CuO(CCB/CuO)photocatalyst was fabricated.Experimental characterizations confirmed the effective confinement of the Cs_(2)CuBr_(4)PQDs in the mesoporous CuO framework,which enabled intimate contact in the interface of CCB/CuO heterojunction,thus facilitating the interfacial charge migration and separation between p-type CuO and n-type Cs_(2)CuBr_(4).Owing to the outstanding charge transport property and CO_(2)adsorption capacity,the developed CCB/CuO heterojunction exhibited remarkably enhanced photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion efficiency with an electron consumption rate(R_(electron))of 281.1μmol g^(-1)h^(-1),which was approximately2.8 times higher than that of pristine Cs_(2)CuBr_(4).These findings provide some insights into the rational engineering design of lead-free perovskite-based heterostructures for efficient photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion.
基金financially supported by the South Wisdom Valley Innovative Research Team ProgramGuangdong Shunde Great New Materials Co., Ltd
文摘High performance resin must be used in the high performance glass fiber-reinforced plastic（GFRP） composites, but it is sometimes difficult to balance the processabilities and the final properties in the design of advanced thermoset GFRP composites. In this study, a phthalonitrile/benzoxazine（PPN/BZ） blend with excellent processability has been designed and applied in the GFRP composite materials. PPN/BZ blend with good solubility, low melt viscosity, appropriate gel condition and low-temperature curing behavior could enable their GFRP composite preparation with the prepreg-laminate method under a relatively mild condition. The resulted PPN/BZ GFRP composites exhibit excellent mechanical properties with flexural strength over 700 MPa and flexural modulus more than 19 GPa. Fracture surface morphologies of the PPN/BZ GFRP composites show that the interfacial adhesion between resin and GF is improved. The temperatures at weight loss 5%（T_（5%）） and char residue at 800 °C of all PPN/BZ GFRP composites are over 435 °C and 65% respectively. PPN/BZ GFRP composites with high performance characteristics may find applications under some critical circumstances with requirements of high mechanical properties and high service temperatures.
