S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB...S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.展开更多
Alcohol use disorder(AUD)is a medical condition that impairs a person's ability to stop or manage their drinking in the face of negative social,occupational,or health consequences.AUD is defined by the National In...Alcohol use disorder(AUD)is a medical condition that impairs a person's ability to stop or manage their drinking in the face of negative social,occupational,or health consequences.AUD is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as a"severe problem".The central nervous system is the primary target of alcohol's adverse effects.It is crucial to identify various neurological disorders associated with AUD,including alcohol withdrawal syndrome,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome,Marchiafava-Bignami disease,dementia,and neuropathy.To gain a better understanding of the neurological environment of alcoholism and to shed light on the role of various neurotransmitters in the phenomenon of alcoholism.A comprehensive search of online databases,including PubMed,EMBASE,Web of Science,and Google Scholar,was conducted to identify relevant articles.Several neurotransmitters(dopamine,gammaaminobutyric acid,serotonin,and glutamate)have been linked to alcoholism due to a brain imbalance.Alcoholism appears to be a complex genetic disorder,with variations in many genes influencing risk.Some of these genes have been identified,including two alcohol metabolism genes,alcohol dehydrogenase 1B gene and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 gene,which have the most potent known effects on the risk of alcoholism.Neuronal degeneration and demyelination in people with AUD may be caused by neuronal damage,nutrient deficiencies,and blood brain barrier dysfunction;however,the underlying mechanism is unknown.This review will provide a detailed overview of the neurobiology of alcohol addiction,followed by recent studies published in the genetics of alcohol addiction,molecular mechanism and detailed information on the various acute and chronic neurological manifestations of alcoholism for the Future research.展开更多
Objectives:Cold-acclimated organisms accumulate low molecular weight organic solutes such as sugar alcohols and soluble sugars.This study aimed to compare the efficacy of five sugar alcohols and 14 soluble sugars in s...Objectives:Cold-acclimated organisms accumulate low molecular weight organic solutes such as sugar alcohols and soluble sugars.This study aimed to compare the efficacy of five sugar alcohols and 14 soluble sugars in stabilizing proteins under freezing,freeze-drying,and air-drying stresses.Materials and methods:Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase(G6PD)was used as the model protein.G6PD solutions with or without sugar alcohols and or sugars were subjected to freezing,freeze-drying,and air-drying stresses.The recovery of G6PD activity was measured to evaluate the protective efficacy of these compounds.Results:Without stabilizers,freezing G6PD at-20℃ or-80℃ reduced enzyme activity by around 24%,while freeze-drying or air-drying reduced activity by 90%-95%.Among the five sugar alcohols tested,pinitol,quebrachitol and sorbitol stabilized G6PD,whereas mannitol and myo-inositol destabilized it.Among 14 soluble sugars,trehalose and raffinose showed slightly lower enzyme recovery after repeated freeze-thaw cycles at-20℃.Most soluble sugars(except arabinose and xylose)protected G6PD during freeze-drying,with di-,tri-,and oligosaccharides generally outperforming monosaccharides.During air-drying,lactose was ineffective,while arabinose,galactose,and xylose were detrimental.Conclusion:The study highlights the diverse mechanisms of sugar alcohols and sugars in protein stabilization under stress,offering insights for formulating stable protein-and cell-based drugs.展开更多
Although bimetallic phosphide cocatalysts have attracted considerable interest in photocatalysis research owing to their advantageous thermodynamic characteristics,superstable and efficient cocatalysts have rarely bee...Although bimetallic phosphide cocatalysts have attracted considerable interest in photocatalysis research owing to their advantageous thermodynamic characteristics,superstable and efficient cocatalysts have rarely been produced through the modulation of their structure and composition.In this study,a series of bimetallic nickel-iron phosphide(Ni_(x)Fe_(2-x)P,where 0<x<2)cocatalysts with controllable structures and overpotentials were designed by adjusting the atomic ratio of Ni/Fe onto nonmetallic elemental red phosphorus(RP)for the photocatalytic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol(BA)coupled with hydrogen production.The catalysts exhibited an outstanding photocatalytic activity for benzaldehyde and a high H_(2)yield.The RP regulated by bimetallic phosphide cocatalysts(Ni_(x)Fe_(2-x)P)demonstrated higher photocatalytic oxidation-reduction activity than that regulated by monometallic phosphide cocatalysts(Ni_(2)P and Fe2P).In particular,the RP regulated by Ni_(1.25)Fe_(0.75)P exhibited the best photocatalytic performance.In addition,experimental and theoretical calculations further illustrated that Ni_(1.25)Fe_(0.75)P,with the optimized electronic structure,possessed good electrical conductivity and provided strong adsorption and abundant active sites,thereby accelerating electron migration and lowering the reaction energy barrier of RP.This finding offers valuable insights into the rational design of highly effective cocatalysts aimed at optimizing the photocatalytic activity of composite photocatalysts.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the protective effects of the combined concentrated liquid extract of Pueraria lobata(Willd.)Ohwi root(P.lobata,Ge Gen)and Hovenia dulcis Thunb.(H.dulcis,Zhi Ju Zi)against ethanol-induced live...Objective:To investigate the protective effects of the combined concentrated liquid extract of Pueraria lobata(Willd.)Ohwi root(P.lobata,Ge Gen)and Hovenia dulcis Thunb.(H.dulcis,Zhi Ju Zi)against ethanol-induced liver damage in vitro,using a human hepatoma cell line G2(HepG2)cell model.Methods:HepG2 cells were cultured in medium containing 4%ethanol to establish a model of alcoholic liver damage.The cells were then treated with the combined extract obtained via cryogenic extraction.Biochemical assays and Western blot analyses were performed to assess the levels of oxidative stress markers,antioxidant enzymes,and inflammatory cytokines.In addition,activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)pathway was examined to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the effects of the extract.Results:Treatment with the extract contributed to a significant reduction in the release of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in the ethanol-treated HepG2 cells;promoted the elevated expression of superoxide dismutase,catalase,and glutathione,indicating enhanced antioxidant defenses;and showed strong free radical-scavenging activity against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radicals.In addition,by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway,treatment promoted increases in the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and its downstream targets,subsequently inhibiting apoptosis.Moreover.inflammatory responses were mitigated,as indicated by reductions in the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6,and we detected reduction in the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase,thereby indicating hepatoprotective effects.Conclusion:The combined P.lobata root and H.dulcis extract was established to have notable antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties,effectively alleviating ethanol-induced liver damage in vitro.These findings highlight the potential applicability of this extract as a candidate for treating alcoholic liver disease.展开更多
BACKGROUND Focal nodular hyperplasia(FNH)-like lesions are hyperplastic formations in patients with micronodular cirrhosis and a history of alcohol abuse.Although pathologically similar to hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC...BACKGROUND Focal nodular hyperplasia(FNH)-like lesions are hyperplastic formations in patients with micronodular cirrhosis and a history of alcohol abuse.Although pathologically similar to hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)lesions,they are benign.As such,it is important to develop methods to distinguish between FNH-like lesions and HCC.AIM To evaluate diagnostically differential radiological findings between FNH-like lesions and HCC.METHODS We studied pathologically confirmed FNH-like lesions in 13 patients with alco-holic cirrhosis[10 men and 3 women;mean age:54.5±12.5(33-72)years]who were negative for hepatitis-B surface antigen and hepatitis-C virus antibody and underwent dynamic computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),including superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO)and/or gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI.Seven patients also underwent angiography-assisted CT.RESULTS The evaluated lesion features included arterial enhancement pattern,washout appearance(low density compared with that of surrounding liver parenchyma),signal intensity on T1-weighted image(T1WI)and T2-weighted image(T2WI),central scar presence,chemical shift on in-and out-of-phase images,and uptake pattern on gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI hepatobiliary phase and SPIO-enhanced MRI.Eleven patients had multiple small lesions(<1.5 cm).Radiological features of FNH-like lesions included hypervascularity despite small lesions,lack of“corona-like”enhancement in the late phase on CT during hepatic angiography(CTHA),high-intensity on T1WI,slightly high-or iso-intensity on T2WI,no signal decrease in out-of-phase images,and complete SPIO uptake or incomplete/partial uptake of gadoxetic acid.Pathologically,similar to HCC,FNH-like lesions showed many unpaired arteries and sinusoidal capillarization.CONCLUSION Overall,the present study showed that FNH-like lesions have unique radiological findings useful for differential diagnosis.Specifically,SPIO-and/or gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI and CTHA features might facilitate differential diagnosis of FNH-like lesions and HCC.展开更多
Visible-light-mediated O-H functionalization reactions of alcohols with diazo compounds have been fully developed in recent years.However,alkenyl and acetylenic alcohols were rarely examined in these reactions due to ...Visible-light-mediated O-H functionalization reactions of alcohols with diazo compounds have been fully developed in recent years.However,alkenyl and acetylenic alcohols were rarely examined in these reactions due to the inevitable side reactions involving cycloaddition.Herein,the visible-light-mediated O-H functionalization reactions of alkenyl alcohols with diazo compounds were developed.This process competed favorably with the cycloaddition reaction.A series of multifunctional ethers were provided in low to high yields with aryldiazoacetates or 3-diazooxindoles.Biologically relevant spirooxindole-fused oxacycle could be easily accessed from the O-H functionalization product of alkenyl alcohol and 3-diazooxindole.展开更多
The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques inc...The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques including XRD,XPS,N2O titration,and 27Al MAS-NMR.The results showed that when the crystal configurations of Al_(2)O_(3) were the same,increasing the specific surface area could effectively refine the size of copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs),and ultimately improve the conversion of DEO.Meanwhile,the smaller size ofγ-Al_(2)O_(3)(HSAl and SBAl)loaded Cu NPs promotes the reaction towards the deep hydrogenation to produce ethanol(EtOH)and ethylene glycol(EG).Besides,the larger size of Cu NPs on the surface of amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)(HTAl and SolAl)resulted in a lower conversion rate,where ethyl glycolate(Egly)is the main product.Despite there are differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination in Al_(2)O_(3) with different crystal structures,the experimental data showed that the differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination did not significantly affect the catalytic performance in the hydrogenation reaction.The formation of alcohol-ether ester chemicals is critically dependent on the interactions between Cu sites and acidic sites.Among them,EG and EtOH were dehydrated to form 2-ethoxyethanol via the SN2 mechanism,while Egly and EtOH were reacted to form ethyl ethoxyacetate(EEA)via the SN2 mechanism.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the coal-based glycol processes to achieve a diversified product portfolio.展开更多
Background: Neurodevelopmental abnormalities in experimental fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are associated with impaired signaling through complex pathways that mediate neuronal survival, growth, migration, en...Background: Neurodevelopmental abnormalities in experimental fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are associated with impaired signaling through complex pathways that mediate neuronal survival, growth, migration, energy metabolism, and plasticity. Gestational dietary soy prevents alcohol-related impairments in placentation and FASD-associated fetal anomalies. Objective: This study was designed to determine if gestational dietary soy would be sufficient to normalize cognitive function in young adolescent offspring after chronic in utero exposure to alcohol. In addition, efforts were made to characterize the mechanisms of FASD prevention by maternal dietary soy. Methods: Pregnant Long Evans rats were fed isocaloric liquid diets containing 0% or 26% caloric ethanol with casein or soy isolate as the protein source from gestation day 6 through delivery/postnatal day 0 (P0). From P24 - P28, the offspring were subjected to Morris water maze (MWM) testing, and on P35, they were sacrificed to harvest temporal lobes for histopathologic and molecular studies. Results: The in-utero ethanol-exposed offspring exhibited significant performance impairments on the MWM test, and they had a significantly reduced mean brain weight with neuronal loss in the CA1 hippocampal region and evidence of white matter myelin loss. Gestational dietary soy nearly normalized MWM performance and preserved brain weight, hippocampal CA1 architecture, and white matter myelin staining in alcohol-exposed offspring. Mechanistically, the main positive effects of soy included increased temporal lobe expression of HES-1 and HIF-1α, reflecting enhanced Notch signaling, and broadly increased expression of GnRH network molecules, including Erb1, Gper1, GnRH, GnRH-R, KiSS, and KiSS-R, irrespective of gestational ethanol exposure. Conclusions: Dietary soy intervention early in pregnancy may reduce FASD-associated cognitive deficits. The findings suggest that targeting Notch and GnRH-related networks may help reduce long-term disability with FASD. Additional mechanistic and experimental research is needed to determine if longer-duration, postnatal dietary soy could prevent the adverse neurobehavioral effects of FASD.展开更多
Rape bee pollen has attracted increasing interests for its excellent protective effect against chemicalinduced liver injury owing to its abundant polyphenols.This study aims to analyze the types and contents of phenol...Rape bee pollen has attracted increasing interests for its excellent protective effect against chemicalinduced liver injury owing to its abundant polyphenols.This study aims to analyze the types and contents of phenolamides(seldom concerned)in rape bee pollen and their protective mechanism on alcoholic liver disease(ALD).Different from the previous finding that flavonoids are dominant polyphenols in bee pollen polyphenolic extract,our results demonstrated that there are only three flavonoids but 24 phenolamides in the as-prepared rape bee pollen phenolic extract(PPE).In addition,PPE was found to significantly improve the viability(from 54.9%to 84.1%,89.2%,and 94.0%)of alcohol-induced AML12 cells and alleviate alcoholinduced cell apoptosis(from 28.5%to 22.89%,22.0%,and 17.4%).To dissect the underlying mechanism for the protective effect of PPE against ALD,the molecular pathway was identified by RNA-Seq analysis.Transcriptome data revealed that PPE may protect against ALD by decreasing inflammation,cholesterol,and fatty acid synthesis(P<0.05).The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(NIAAA)model was used to further evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of PPE in vivo,and the results validated that PPE could alleviate liver injury and hepatic steatosis(from 22.7%to 11.5%and 10.9%)induced by alcohol.As the dominant polyphenols in PPE,phenolamides can be a class of valuable polyphenolic compounds in bee pollen with the potential to alleviate ALD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Various prognostic scores have been developed to predict mortality and response to steroids in alcoholic hepatitis(AH).We aimed to further validate and compare these scores,particularly pre-day 7 Lille scor...BACKGROUND Various prognostic scores have been developed to predict mortality and response to steroids in alcoholic hepatitis(AH).We aimed to further validate and compare these scores,particularly pre-day 7 Lille scores,in addition to identifying reliable predictors of complications and mortality such as renal dysfunction and nutritional status.AIM To identify predictors of complications and mortality in AH,particularly focusing on demographics,renal involvement,underlying liver disease,and nutrition.METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of patients admitted to a large urban tertiary care center with AH from 2020 to 2022.Receiver operating characteristics(ROC)curve analysis was conducted to compare established prognostic scores with Lille scores from day 3 to day 7(LM3-7).Logistic regression equations were conducted to identify predictor variables.RESULTS Severe AH(SAH)as defined by Maddrey’s discriminant function≥32 was diagnosed in 150 out of 425 patients with AH.LM3-7 had 28-day mortality rates in the responder group of 7%-11%,while in the non-responder group,mortality rates were approximately 38%-42%.LM3-7 had 90-day mortality rates in the responder group of 12%to 17%,while in the non-responder group,mortality rates were 48%-53%.Furthermore,all LM3-7 scores showed comparable efficacy in predicting mortality using ROC curve analysis;Area under ROC ranged from 0.771 to 0.802 for 28-day mortality and 0.743 to 0.809 for 90-day mortality.Regarding complications and mortality in AH,significant predictors included poor nutritional status,underlying cirrhosis,and acute renal dysfunction.CONCLUSION LM3-6 is as accurate as LM7 in predicting corticosteroid efficacy for 28-day and 90-day mortality in patients with SAH.Holding glucocorticoids early during the disease course can prevent unnecessary complications.展开更多
Alcohol-associated liver disease(ALD)is a rapidly increasing indication for liver transplantation(LT)globally with a significant rise in transplants for ALD with limited sobriety including patients with alcohol-associ...Alcohol-associated liver disease(ALD)is a rapidly increasing indication for liver transplantation(LT)globally with a significant rise in transplants for ALD with limited sobriety including patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis(AH).This evolution challenges the older paradigm that mandates prolonged periods of alcohol abstinence prior to LT.Due to the limited armamentarium of effective pharmacotherapy to treat severe AH,the mortality rates are significantly higher when LT is not available.In the patients who are transplanted for ALD with limited sobriety including AH,patient and graft survival are equivalent,if not better,compared to patients transplanted for other etiologies.However,due to the risk of alcohol relapse and other psychosocial factors,public opinion regarding early LT may continue to impact how the field moves forward particularly regarding organ stewardship and the need for equitable allocation of organs.Numerous tools for psychosocial evaluations have been developed to assist liver transplant teams to identify appropriate patients in a more uniform manner.In this review,we aim to assess the available evidence to support early LT for alcohol AH and propose directions for the future as the field continues to evolve.展开更多
Chinese Wine Culture influences people’s attitudes toward alcohol.The current study focuses on exploring the main features of a localized digital alcohol consumption intervention mini-program to address the difficult...Chinese Wine Culture influences people’s attitudes toward alcohol.The current study focuses on exploring the main features of a localized digital alcohol consumption intervention mini-program to address the difficulties of abstinence for native drinkers,as a promising way for long-term management of rehabilitation from alcohol use disorder.A mixed-method approach was used in this study.The self-report quantitative questionnaire recruited three groups of participants:89 drinkers,67 drinkers’relatives,and 30 medical staff.The focus group qualitative interview inspected 36 participants’perspectives on the core topics,including 21 drinkers,4 drinkers’relatives,and 11 medical staff.The results of combining the quantitative study and qualitative study indicated that the top difficulties of abstinence for native drinkers are the strong craving from the inside,the environmental influence,and the psychological health status,especially emotional states.Correspondingly,the most desired main features in an alcohol consumption digital intervention tool are the daily track of drinking conditions and craving level,periodic feedback reports that can share with others,and mood improvement training.Moreover,the top factors that influence participants’intention to use/recommend the tool are whether the tool is effective,whether the user experience is good,and whether the tool can replenish the deficiency of the current alcohol treatment.Future work needs to balance what patients want and what others around them expect,so that potential users can benefit best from the digital intervention tool in the context of Chinese culture.展开更多
The conversion of the greenhouse gas methane to value-added chemicals such as alcohols is a promising technology to mitigate environmental issue and the energy crisis.Especially,the sustainable photocatalytic,electroc...The conversion of the greenhouse gas methane to value-added chemicals such as alcohols is a promising technology to mitigate environmental issue and the energy crisis.Especially,the sustainable photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of methane at ambient conditions is regarded as an alternative technology to replace with thermocatalysis.In this review,we summarize recent advances in photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of methane into alcohols.We firstly introduce the general principles of photocatalysis,electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis.Then,we discuss the mechanism for selective activation of C-H bond and following oxygenation over metal,inorganic semiconductor,organic semiconductor,and heterojunction composite systems in the photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic methane oxidation in detail.Later,we present insights into the construction of effective photocatalyst,electrocatalyst and photoelectrocatalyst for methane conversion into alcohols from the perspective of band structures and active sites.Finally,the challenges and outlook for future designs of photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic methane oxidation systems are also proposed.展开更多
A novel tetra-europium(III)-containing antimonotungstate,Na_(8.2)[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(9)[Na_(10.8)(tar)_(4)(H_(2)O)_(20)(Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)O_(72))_(2)]·44.5H_(2)O(EuSbW,H_(4)tar=dl-tartaric acid),has been synthe...A novel tetra-europium(III)-containing antimonotungstate,Na_(8.2)[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(9)[Na_(10.8)(tar)_(4)(H_(2)O)_(20)(Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)O_(72))_(2)]·44.5H_(2)O(EuSbW,H_(4)tar=dl-tartaric acid),has been synthesized and characterized.The dimeric polyoxoanion of EuSbW consists of two Dawson-like{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units bridged by four dl-tartaric acid ligands.The adjacent carboxyl and hydroxy groups in each tartaric acid simultaneously chelate with W and Eu atoms from different{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units,thereby forming the dimeric structure.EuSbW represents an extremely rare polyoxometalate where four tartaric acid ligands function as connectors to bridge two{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units.Additionally,EuSbW exhibits excellent catalytic activity and reusability in the oxidation of thioethers and alcohols,achieving 100%conversion and>99%selectivity for various thioethers,and 85–100%conversion with 90–99%selectivity for diverse alcohols under mild conditions.展开更多
Background:Recent research showed that the NLRP3 inflammasome was activated in the central nervous system of mice administered chronic ethanol(EtOH).Dictyophora polysaccharides(DIPs)are essential components of the val...Background:Recent research showed that the NLRP3 inflammasome was activated in the central nervous system of mice administered chronic ethanol(EtOH).Dictyophora polysaccharides(DIPs)are essential components of the valuable edible fungus Dictyophora,which has antioxidant properties that can delay the aging process of the body.This study aimed to investigate the roles of NLRP3 in chronic EtOH-induced cerebellar Purkinje cell(PC)degeneration and behavioral changes.Methods:C57BL/6J normal and NLRP3 knockout mice were exposed to EtOH for 14 days.Dictyophora polysaccharide(DIP)and NLRP3 inhibitor were administered to the EtOH mice.The pathology and NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway proteins were analyzed in EtOH mice cerebellar tissues and behavioral performance was assessed in the mice.Results:In the EtOH mouse model,we observed increases in the NLRP3 inflammasome proteins,including NLRP3,ASC,caspase-1,mature IL-1βand pro IL-1β,loss of PCs,and motor coordination disorders.We found that DIPs could suppress the NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway,and alleviate the motor deficits and cerebellar pathological changes in chronic EtOH mice.Next,we used MCC950,a NLRP3 inhibitor,and an NLRP3 knockout strategy to further verify the effects of NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling in chronic EtOH mice.MCC950 or NLRP3 knockout alleviated the EtOH-induced latency to decreases in fall time,increases in stride width and decreases in stride length.MCC950 or NLRP3 knockout also attenuated PC number loss and suppressed NLRP3 inflammation induced by EtOH.Taken together,pharmacologically or genetically inhibiting NLRP3 alleviated EtOH-induced cerebellar degeneration and behavioral deficits.Conclusion:These findings indicated that DIPs might diminish EtOH-induced cerebellar degeneration and behavioral deficits through the NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway,which provides a potential therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and EtOH-induced cerebellar pathology.展开更多
The single-atom M-N-C(M typically being Co or Fe)is a prominent material with exceptional reactivity in areas of catalysis for sustainable energy.However,the formation of metal nanoparticles in M-N-C materials is coup...The single-atom M-N-C(M typically being Co or Fe)is a prominent material with exceptional reactivity in areas of catalysis for sustainable energy.However,the formation of metal nanoparticles in M-N-C materials is coupled with hightemperature calcination conditions,limiting the density of M-Nx active sites and thus restricting the catalytic performance of such catalysts.Herein,we describe an effective decoupling strategy to construct high-density M-Nx active sites by generating polyfurfuryl alcohol in the MOF precursor,effectively preventing the formation of metal nanoparticles even with up to 6.377%cobalt loading.This catalyst showed a high H_(2) production rate of 778mLgcat^(−1) h^(−1) when used in the dehydrogenation reaction of formic acid.In addition to the high density of the active site,a curved carbon surface in the structure is also thought to be the reason for the high performance of the catalyst.展开更多
Engineering nanomaterials at single-atomic sites could enable unprecedented catalytic properties for broad applications,yet it remains challenging to do so on the surface of multimetallic nanocrystals.Herein,we presen...Engineering nanomaterials at single-atomic sites could enable unprecedented catalytic properties for broad applications,yet it remains challenging to do so on the surface of multimetallic nanocrystals.Herein,we present the multifactorial engineering(size,shape,phase,and composition)of the fully ordered PtBi nanoplates at atomic level,achieving a unique catalyst surface where the face-centered cubic(fcc)Pt edges are modified by the isolated Pd atoms and BiO_(x)adatoms.This Pd_(1)/Pt-BiO_(x)electrocatalyst exhibits an ultrahigh mass activity of 16.01 A mg^(-1)Pt+Pd toward ethanol oxidation in alkaline electrolyte and enables a direct ethanol fuel cell of peak power density of 56.7 mW cm^(−2).The surrounding BiO_(x)adatoms are critical for mitigating CO-poisoning on the Pt surface,and the Pd_(1)/Pt single-atom alloy further facilitates the electrooxidation of CH_(3)CH_(2)OH.This work offers new insights into the rational design and construction of sophisticated catalyst surface at single-atomic sites for highly efficient electrocatalysis.展开更多
Objective:This study aimed to examine the association between parent-child relationships and physically aggressive behavior among adolescents.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study that uses secondary data from the 2...Objective:This study aimed to examine the association between parent-child relationships and physically aggressive behavior among adolescents.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study that uses secondary data from the 2015 Indonesia Global School-Based Health Survey(IGSHS).Health surveys were conducted in 75 schools representing three regions(Sumatra,Java-Bali;Outer Sumatra;and Java-Bali)in 26 provinces and 68 districts/cities in Indonesia(N=10,139 students).Students who participated were aged 12-19 years,were enrolled in public schools in the junior and high school levels.Results:It has been seen that for most middle-aged adolescents(58.7%),their parents(25%-29%)pay less attention to academic assignments(homework),problems,and use of free time.The most significant factors that influence adolescents to commit violence are smoking and consuming alcohol.Adolescents who smoke are twice as likely to commit physical violence compared with adolescents who do not smoke(OR=2.005;95%CI=1.7062-2.396).Meanwhile,adolescents who consume alcohol are 1.8 times more likely to commit physical violence compared with adolescents who do not consume alcohol(OR=1.807;95%CI=1.421-2.298).Conclusions:Through educational activities and consultations,this study’s findings are valuable for establishing parenting programs among those concerned about their children’s aggressive behavior.Meanwhile,counseling programs can be started in schools by conducting self-detection of negative adolescent behavior,such as screening for smoking,alcohol consumption,sleep issues,and attempted suicide.展开更多
Synthesis of primary amines from alcohols is an economical and green route to access high-value N-compounds.However,challenges remain to develop both cost-effective and efficient catalysts.In this study,we developed a...Synthesis of primary amines from alcohols is an economical and green route to access high-value N-compounds.However,challenges remain to develop both cost-effective and efficient catalysts.In this study,we developed a Ru-Co/ZrO_(2)single-atom alloy catalyst which afforded diverse primary amines from alcohols in the presence of ammonia and hydrogen with exceptional conversion(up to 90%)and selectivity(80%)under mild conditions(0.7 MPa NH_(3),0.3 MPa H_(2),160℃)and exhibited satisfactory stability upon regeneration.The turnover rate was approximately 8.4 times higher than that observed over the Co/ZrO_(2)catalyst.Characterizations indicated that the alloyed Ru facilitated the reduction of Co,strengthened the interaction with H_(2)and mitigated the over-strong adsorption of aldehyde intermediates.These combined effects contributed significantly to the enhanced catalytic performances.This work presents a promising strategy for the development of advanced catalysts in the amination of alcohols.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602018 and 51902018)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.2154052)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2014M560044)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-MP-20-22)USTB Research Center for International People-to-people Exchange in Science,Technology and Civilization(No.2022KFYB007)Education and Teaching Reform Foundation at University of Science and Technology Beijing(Nos.2023JGC027,KC2022QYW06,and KC2022TS09)。
文摘S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.
文摘Alcohol use disorder(AUD)is a medical condition that impairs a person's ability to stop or manage their drinking in the face of negative social,occupational,or health consequences.AUD is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as a"severe problem".The central nervous system is the primary target of alcohol's adverse effects.It is crucial to identify various neurological disorders associated with AUD,including alcohol withdrawal syndrome,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome,Marchiafava-Bignami disease,dementia,and neuropathy.To gain a better understanding of the neurological environment of alcoholism and to shed light on the role of various neurotransmitters in the phenomenon of alcoholism.A comprehensive search of online databases,including PubMed,EMBASE,Web of Science,and Google Scholar,was conducted to identify relevant articles.Several neurotransmitters(dopamine,gammaaminobutyric acid,serotonin,and glutamate)have been linked to alcoholism due to a brain imbalance.Alcoholism appears to be a complex genetic disorder,with variations in many genes influencing risk.Some of these genes have been identified,including two alcohol metabolism genes,alcohol dehydrogenase 1B gene and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 gene,which have the most potent known effects on the risk of alcoholism.Neuronal degeneration and demyelination in people with AUD may be caused by neuronal damage,nutrient deficiencies,and blood brain barrier dysfunction;however,the underlying mechanism is unknown.This review will provide a detailed overview of the neurobiology of alcohol addiction,followed by recent studies published in the genetics of alcohol addiction,molecular mechanism and detailed information on the various acute and chronic neurological manifestations of alcoholism for the Future research.
基金supported by a research grant from the National University of Singapore to WQS(RP-3960366)a collaborative research grant from Sichuan Zhongke Organ Co.Ltd(Chengdu,China).
文摘Objectives:Cold-acclimated organisms accumulate low molecular weight organic solutes such as sugar alcohols and soluble sugars.This study aimed to compare the efficacy of five sugar alcohols and 14 soluble sugars in stabilizing proteins under freezing,freeze-drying,and air-drying stresses.Materials and methods:Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase(G6PD)was used as the model protein.G6PD solutions with or without sugar alcohols and or sugars were subjected to freezing,freeze-drying,and air-drying stresses.The recovery of G6PD activity was measured to evaluate the protective efficacy of these compounds.Results:Without stabilizers,freezing G6PD at-20℃ or-80℃ reduced enzyme activity by around 24%,while freeze-drying or air-drying reduced activity by 90%-95%.Among the five sugar alcohols tested,pinitol,quebrachitol and sorbitol stabilized G6PD,whereas mannitol and myo-inositol destabilized it.Among 14 soluble sugars,trehalose and raffinose showed slightly lower enzyme recovery after repeated freeze-thaw cycles at-20℃.Most soluble sugars(except arabinose and xylose)protected G6PD during freeze-drying,with di-,tri-,and oligosaccharides generally outperforming monosaccharides.During air-drying,lactose was ineffective,while arabinose,galactose,and xylose were detrimental.Conclusion:The study highlights the diverse mechanisms of sugar alcohols and sugars in protein stabilization under stress,offering insights for formulating stable protein-and cell-based drugs.
文摘Although bimetallic phosphide cocatalysts have attracted considerable interest in photocatalysis research owing to their advantageous thermodynamic characteristics,superstable and efficient cocatalysts have rarely been produced through the modulation of their structure and composition.In this study,a series of bimetallic nickel-iron phosphide(Ni_(x)Fe_(2-x)P,where 0<x<2)cocatalysts with controllable structures and overpotentials were designed by adjusting the atomic ratio of Ni/Fe onto nonmetallic elemental red phosphorus(RP)for the photocatalytic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol(BA)coupled with hydrogen production.The catalysts exhibited an outstanding photocatalytic activity for benzaldehyde and a high H_(2)yield.The RP regulated by bimetallic phosphide cocatalysts(Ni_(x)Fe_(2-x)P)demonstrated higher photocatalytic oxidation-reduction activity than that regulated by monometallic phosphide cocatalysts(Ni_(2)P and Fe2P).In particular,the RP regulated by Ni_(1.25)Fe_(0.75)P exhibited the best photocatalytic performance.In addition,experimental and theoretical calculations further illustrated that Ni_(1.25)Fe_(0.75)P,with the optimized electronic structure,possessed good electrical conductivity and provided strong adsorption and abundant active sites,thereby accelerating electron migration and lowering the reaction energy barrier of RP.This finding offers valuable insights into the rational design of highly effective cocatalysts aimed at optimizing the photocatalytic activity of composite photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82004027)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP11961).
文摘Objective:To investigate the protective effects of the combined concentrated liquid extract of Pueraria lobata(Willd.)Ohwi root(P.lobata,Ge Gen)and Hovenia dulcis Thunb.(H.dulcis,Zhi Ju Zi)against ethanol-induced liver damage in vitro,using a human hepatoma cell line G2(HepG2)cell model.Methods:HepG2 cells were cultured in medium containing 4%ethanol to establish a model of alcoholic liver damage.The cells were then treated with the combined extract obtained via cryogenic extraction.Biochemical assays and Western blot analyses were performed to assess the levels of oxidative stress markers,antioxidant enzymes,and inflammatory cytokines.In addition,activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)pathway was examined to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the effects of the extract.Results:Treatment with the extract contributed to a significant reduction in the release of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in the ethanol-treated HepG2 cells;promoted the elevated expression of superoxide dismutase,catalase,and glutathione,indicating enhanced antioxidant defenses;and showed strong free radical-scavenging activity against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radicals.In addition,by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway,treatment promoted increases in the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and its downstream targets,subsequently inhibiting apoptosis.Moreover.inflammatory responses were mitigated,as indicated by reductions in the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6,and we detected reduction in the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase,thereby indicating hepatoprotective effects.Conclusion:The combined P.lobata root and H.dulcis extract was established to have notable antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties,effectively alleviating ethanol-induced liver damage in vitro.These findings highlight the potential applicability of this extract as a candidate for treating alcoholic liver disease.
文摘BACKGROUND Focal nodular hyperplasia(FNH)-like lesions are hyperplastic formations in patients with micronodular cirrhosis and a history of alcohol abuse.Although pathologically similar to hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)lesions,they are benign.As such,it is important to develop methods to distinguish between FNH-like lesions and HCC.AIM To evaluate diagnostically differential radiological findings between FNH-like lesions and HCC.METHODS We studied pathologically confirmed FNH-like lesions in 13 patients with alco-holic cirrhosis[10 men and 3 women;mean age:54.5±12.5(33-72)years]who were negative for hepatitis-B surface antigen and hepatitis-C virus antibody and underwent dynamic computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),including superparamagnetic iron oxide(SPIO)and/or gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI.Seven patients also underwent angiography-assisted CT.RESULTS The evaluated lesion features included arterial enhancement pattern,washout appearance(low density compared with that of surrounding liver parenchyma),signal intensity on T1-weighted image(T1WI)and T2-weighted image(T2WI),central scar presence,chemical shift on in-and out-of-phase images,and uptake pattern on gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI hepatobiliary phase and SPIO-enhanced MRI.Eleven patients had multiple small lesions(<1.5 cm).Radiological features of FNH-like lesions included hypervascularity despite small lesions,lack of“corona-like”enhancement in the late phase on CT during hepatic angiography(CTHA),high-intensity on T1WI,slightly high-or iso-intensity on T2WI,no signal decrease in out-of-phase images,and complete SPIO uptake or incomplete/partial uptake of gadoxetic acid.Pathologically,similar to HCC,FNH-like lesions showed many unpaired arteries and sinusoidal capillarization.CONCLUSION Overall,the present study showed that FNH-like lesions have unique radiological findings useful for differential diagnosis.Specifically,SPIO-and/or gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI and CTHA features might facilitate differential diagnosis of FNH-like lesions and HCC.
文摘Visible-light-mediated O-H functionalization reactions of alcohols with diazo compounds have been fully developed in recent years.However,alkenyl and acetylenic alcohols were rarely examined in these reactions due to the inevitable side reactions involving cycloaddition.Herein,the visible-light-mediated O-H functionalization reactions of alkenyl alcohols with diazo compounds were developed.This process competed favorably with the cycloaddition reaction.A series of multifunctional ethers were provided in low to high yields with aryldiazoacetates or 3-diazooxindoles.Biologically relevant spirooxindole-fused oxacycle could be easily accessed from the O-H functionalization product of alkenyl alcohol and 3-diazooxindole.
文摘The structure-performance relationship of Cu/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts in the hydrogenation of diethyl oxalate(DEO)for the synthesis of alcohol ether esters has been investigated by various characterization techniques including XRD,XPS,N2O titration,and 27Al MAS-NMR.The results showed that when the crystal configurations of Al_(2)O_(3) were the same,increasing the specific surface area could effectively refine the size of copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs),and ultimately improve the conversion of DEO.Meanwhile,the smaller size ofγ-Al_(2)O_(3)(HSAl and SBAl)loaded Cu NPs promotes the reaction towards the deep hydrogenation to produce ethanol(EtOH)and ethylene glycol(EG).Besides,the larger size of Cu NPs on the surface of amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)(HTAl and SolAl)resulted in a lower conversion rate,where ethyl glycolate(Egly)is the main product.Despite there are differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination in Al_(2)O_(3) with different crystal structures,the experimental data showed that the differences in Al^(3+)ionic coordination did not significantly affect the catalytic performance in the hydrogenation reaction.The formation of alcohol-ether ester chemicals is critically dependent on the interactions between Cu sites and acidic sites.Among them,EG and EtOH were dehydrated to form 2-ethoxyethanol via the SN2 mechanism,while Egly and EtOH were reacted to form ethyl ethoxyacetate(EEA)via the SN2 mechanism.This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the coal-based glycol processes to achieve a diversified product portfolio.
文摘Background: Neurodevelopmental abnormalities in experimental fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are associated with impaired signaling through complex pathways that mediate neuronal survival, growth, migration, energy metabolism, and plasticity. Gestational dietary soy prevents alcohol-related impairments in placentation and FASD-associated fetal anomalies. Objective: This study was designed to determine if gestational dietary soy would be sufficient to normalize cognitive function in young adolescent offspring after chronic in utero exposure to alcohol. In addition, efforts were made to characterize the mechanisms of FASD prevention by maternal dietary soy. Methods: Pregnant Long Evans rats were fed isocaloric liquid diets containing 0% or 26% caloric ethanol with casein or soy isolate as the protein source from gestation day 6 through delivery/postnatal day 0 (P0). From P24 - P28, the offspring were subjected to Morris water maze (MWM) testing, and on P35, they were sacrificed to harvest temporal lobes for histopathologic and molecular studies. Results: The in-utero ethanol-exposed offspring exhibited significant performance impairments on the MWM test, and they had a significantly reduced mean brain weight with neuronal loss in the CA1 hippocampal region and evidence of white matter myelin loss. Gestational dietary soy nearly normalized MWM performance and preserved brain weight, hippocampal CA1 architecture, and white matter myelin staining in alcohol-exposed offspring. Mechanistically, the main positive effects of soy included increased temporal lobe expression of HES-1 and HIF-1α, reflecting enhanced Notch signaling, and broadly increased expression of GnRH network molecules, including Erb1, Gper1, GnRH, GnRH-R, KiSS, and KiSS-R, irrespective of gestational ethanol exposure. Conclusions: Dietary soy intervention early in pregnancy may reduce FASD-associated cognitive deficits. The findings suggest that targeting Notch and GnRH-related networks may help reduce long-term disability with FASD. Additional mechanistic and experimental research is needed to determine if longer-duration, postnatal dietary soy could prevent the adverse neurobehavioral effects of FASD.
基金supported by Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(2022BBA0072)Applied Fundamental Frontier Project of Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau(2020020601012271)。
文摘Rape bee pollen has attracted increasing interests for its excellent protective effect against chemicalinduced liver injury owing to its abundant polyphenols.This study aims to analyze the types and contents of phenolamides(seldom concerned)in rape bee pollen and their protective mechanism on alcoholic liver disease(ALD).Different from the previous finding that flavonoids are dominant polyphenols in bee pollen polyphenolic extract,our results demonstrated that there are only three flavonoids but 24 phenolamides in the as-prepared rape bee pollen phenolic extract(PPE).In addition,PPE was found to significantly improve the viability(from 54.9%to 84.1%,89.2%,and 94.0%)of alcohol-induced AML12 cells and alleviate alcoholinduced cell apoptosis(from 28.5%to 22.89%,22.0%,and 17.4%).To dissect the underlying mechanism for the protective effect of PPE against ALD,the molecular pathway was identified by RNA-Seq analysis.Transcriptome data revealed that PPE may protect against ALD by decreasing inflammation,cholesterol,and fatty acid synthesis(P<0.05).The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(NIAAA)model was used to further evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of PPE in vivo,and the results validated that PPE could alleviate liver injury and hepatic steatosis(from 22.7%to 11.5%and 10.9%)induced by alcohol.As the dominant polyphenols in PPE,phenolamides can be a class of valuable polyphenolic compounds in bee pollen with the potential to alleviate ALD.
文摘BACKGROUND Various prognostic scores have been developed to predict mortality and response to steroids in alcoholic hepatitis(AH).We aimed to further validate and compare these scores,particularly pre-day 7 Lille scores,in addition to identifying reliable predictors of complications and mortality such as renal dysfunction and nutritional status.AIM To identify predictors of complications and mortality in AH,particularly focusing on demographics,renal involvement,underlying liver disease,and nutrition.METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of patients admitted to a large urban tertiary care center with AH from 2020 to 2022.Receiver operating characteristics(ROC)curve analysis was conducted to compare established prognostic scores with Lille scores from day 3 to day 7(LM3-7).Logistic regression equations were conducted to identify predictor variables.RESULTS Severe AH(SAH)as defined by Maddrey’s discriminant function≥32 was diagnosed in 150 out of 425 patients with AH.LM3-7 had 28-day mortality rates in the responder group of 7%-11%,while in the non-responder group,mortality rates were approximately 38%-42%.LM3-7 had 90-day mortality rates in the responder group of 12%to 17%,while in the non-responder group,mortality rates were 48%-53%.Furthermore,all LM3-7 scores showed comparable efficacy in predicting mortality using ROC curve analysis;Area under ROC ranged from 0.771 to 0.802 for 28-day mortality and 0.743 to 0.809 for 90-day mortality.Regarding complications and mortality in AH,significant predictors included poor nutritional status,underlying cirrhosis,and acute renal dysfunction.CONCLUSION LM3-6 is as accurate as LM7 in predicting corticosteroid efficacy for 28-day and 90-day mortality in patients with SAH.Holding glucocorticoids early during the disease course can prevent unnecessary complications.
文摘Alcohol-associated liver disease(ALD)is a rapidly increasing indication for liver transplantation(LT)globally with a significant rise in transplants for ALD with limited sobriety including patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis(AH).This evolution challenges the older paradigm that mandates prolonged periods of alcohol abstinence prior to LT.Due to the limited armamentarium of effective pharmacotherapy to treat severe AH,the mortality rates are significantly higher when LT is not available.In the patients who are transplanted for ALD with limited sobriety including AH,patient and graft survival are equivalent,if not better,compared to patients transplanted for other etiologies.However,due to the risk of alcohol relapse and other psychosocial factors,public opinion regarding early LT may continue to impact how the field moves forward particularly regarding organ stewardship and the need for equitable allocation of organs.Numerous tools for psychosocial evaluations have been developed to assist liver transplant teams to identify appropriate patients in a more uniform manner.In this review,we aim to assess the available evidence to support early LT for alcohol AH and propose directions for the future as the field continues to evolve.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171484)the Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2023ZD25)。
文摘Chinese Wine Culture influences people’s attitudes toward alcohol.The current study focuses on exploring the main features of a localized digital alcohol consumption intervention mini-program to address the difficulties of abstinence for native drinkers,as a promising way for long-term management of rehabilitation from alcohol use disorder.A mixed-method approach was used in this study.The self-report quantitative questionnaire recruited three groups of participants:89 drinkers,67 drinkers’relatives,and 30 medical staff.The focus group qualitative interview inspected 36 participants’perspectives on the core topics,including 21 drinkers,4 drinkers’relatives,and 11 medical staff.The results of combining the quantitative study and qualitative study indicated that the top difficulties of abstinence for native drinkers are the strong craving from the inside,the environmental influence,and the psychological health status,especially emotional states.Correspondingly,the most desired main features in an alcohol consumption digital intervention tool are the daily track of drinking conditions and craving level,periodic feedback reports that can share with others,and mood improvement training.Moreover,the top factors that influence participants’intention to use/recommend the tool are whether the tool is effective,whether the user experience is good,and whether the tool can replenish the deficiency of the current alcohol treatment.Future work needs to balance what patients want and what others around them expect,so that potential users can benefit best from the digital intervention tool in the context of Chinese culture.
文摘The conversion of the greenhouse gas methane to value-added chemicals such as alcohols is a promising technology to mitigate environmental issue and the energy crisis.Especially,the sustainable photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of methane at ambient conditions is regarded as an alternative technology to replace with thermocatalysis.In this review,we summarize recent advances in photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of methane into alcohols.We firstly introduce the general principles of photocatalysis,electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis.Then,we discuss the mechanism for selective activation of C-H bond and following oxygenation over metal,inorganic semiconductor,organic semiconductor,and heterojunction composite systems in the photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic methane oxidation in detail.Later,we present insights into the construction of effective photocatalyst,electrocatalyst and photoelectrocatalyst for methane conversion into alcohols from the perspective of band structures and active sites.Finally,the challenges and outlook for future designs of photocatalytic,electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic methane oxidation systems are also proposed.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20232ACB213005).
文摘A novel tetra-europium(III)-containing antimonotungstate,Na_(8.2)[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(9)[Na_(10.8)(tar)_(4)(H_(2)O)_(20)(Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)O_(72))_(2)]·44.5H_(2)O(EuSbW,H_(4)tar=dl-tartaric acid),has been synthesized and characterized.The dimeric polyoxoanion of EuSbW consists of two Dawson-like{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units bridged by four dl-tartaric acid ligands.The adjacent carboxyl and hydroxy groups in each tartaric acid simultaneously chelate with W and Eu atoms from different{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units,thereby forming the dimeric structure.EuSbW represents an extremely rare polyoxometalate where four tartaric acid ligands function as connectors to bridge two{Eu_(2)Sb_(2)W_(21)}units.Additionally,EuSbW exhibits excellent catalytic activity and reusability in the oxidation of thioethers and alcohols,achieving 100%conversion and>99%selectivity for various thioethers,and 85–100%conversion with 90–99%selectivity for diverse alcohols under mild conditions.
基金Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects,Grant/Award Number:Qian Science Foundation-ZK[2023]General 328Guizhou Provincial Education Department Young Scientific Talent,Grant/Award Number:Qianjiaoji[2024]93+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:42077313Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Medical University Incubation Program,Grant/Award Number:20NSP084Research Foundation for Advanced Talents of Guizhou Medical University,Grant/Award Number:University Contract of Doctors J[2021]014Guizhou Provincial 2020 Science and Technology Subsidies,Grant/Award Number:GZ 2020SIG。
文摘Background:Recent research showed that the NLRP3 inflammasome was activated in the central nervous system of mice administered chronic ethanol(EtOH).Dictyophora polysaccharides(DIPs)are essential components of the valuable edible fungus Dictyophora,which has antioxidant properties that can delay the aging process of the body.This study aimed to investigate the roles of NLRP3 in chronic EtOH-induced cerebellar Purkinje cell(PC)degeneration and behavioral changes.Methods:C57BL/6J normal and NLRP3 knockout mice were exposed to EtOH for 14 days.Dictyophora polysaccharide(DIP)and NLRP3 inhibitor were administered to the EtOH mice.The pathology and NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway proteins were analyzed in EtOH mice cerebellar tissues and behavioral performance was assessed in the mice.Results:In the EtOH mouse model,we observed increases in the NLRP3 inflammasome proteins,including NLRP3,ASC,caspase-1,mature IL-1βand pro IL-1β,loss of PCs,and motor coordination disorders.We found that DIPs could suppress the NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway,and alleviate the motor deficits and cerebellar pathological changes in chronic EtOH mice.Next,we used MCC950,a NLRP3 inhibitor,and an NLRP3 knockout strategy to further verify the effects of NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling in chronic EtOH mice.MCC950 or NLRP3 knockout alleviated the EtOH-induced latency to decreases in fall time,increases in stride width and decreases in stride length.MCC950 or NLRP3 knockout also attenuated PC number loss and suppressed NLRP3 inflammation induced by EtOH.Taken together,pharmacologically or genetically inhibiting NLRP3 alleviated EtOH-induced cerebellar degeneration and behavioral deficits.Conclusion:These findings indicated that DIPs might diminish EtOH-induced cerebellar degeneration and behavioral deficits through the NLRP3-ASC-caspase-1 signaling pathway,which provides a potential therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and EtOH-induced cerebellar pathology.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21603054,31671930Innovation and entrepreneurship training program for college students of Hebei Agricultural University,Grant/Award Numbers:2019085,s202010086046+2 种基金Scientific Research Development Fund project of Hebei Agricultural University,Grant/Award Number:JY2020028the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,Grant/Award Numbers:B2016204131,B2016204136Young Topnotch Talents Foundation of Hebei Provincial Universities,Grant/Award Number:BJ2016027.
文摘The single-atom M-N-C(M typically being Co or Fe)is a prominent material with exceptional reactivity in areas of catalysis for sustainable energy.However,the formation of metal nanoparticles in M-N-C materials is coupled with hightemperature calcination conditions,limiting the density of M-Nx active sites and thus restricting the catalytic performance of such catalysts.Herein,we describe an effective decoupling strategy to construct high-density M-Nx active sites by generating polyfurfuryl alcohol in the MOF precursor,effectively preventing the formation of metal nanoparticles even with up to 6.377%cobalt loading.This catalyst showed a high H_(2) production rate of 778mLgcat^(−1) h^(−1) when used in the dehydrogenation reaction of formic acid.In addition to the high density of the active site,a curved carbon surface in the structure is also thought to be the reason for the high performance of the catalyst.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant Nos.22475132 and 52101259)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(Grant No.JCYJ20210324105008022)financially supported by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program(Nos.KQTD20190929173914967 and ZDSYS20220527171401003).
文摘Engineering nanomaterials at single-atomic sites could enable unprecedented catalytic properties for broad applications,yet it remains challenging to do so on the surface of multimetallic nanocrystals.Herein,we present the multifactorial engineering(size,shape,phase,and composition)of the fully ordered PtBi nanoplates at atomic level,achieving a unique catalyst surface where the face-centered cubic(fcc)Pt edges are modified by the isolated Pd atoms and BiO_(x)adatoms.This Pd_(1)/Pt-BiO_(x)electrocatalyst exhibits an ultrahigh mass activity of 16.01 A mg^(-1)Pt+Pd toward ethanol oxidation in alkaline electrolyte and enables a direct ethanol fuel cell of peak power density of 56.7 mW cm^(−2).The surrounding BiO_(x)adatoms are critical for mitigating CO-poisoning on the Pt surface,and the Pd_(1)/Pt single-atom alloy further facilitates the electrooxidation of CH_(3)CH_(2)OH.This work offers new insights into the rational design and construction of sophisticated catalyst surface at single-atomic sites for highly efficient electrocatalysis.
文摘Objective:This study aimed to examine the association between parent-child relationships and physically aggressive behavior among adolescents.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study that uses secondary data from the 2015 Indonesia Global School-Based Health Survey(IGSHS).Health surveys were conducted in 75 schools representing three regions(Sumatra,Java-Bali;Outer Sumatra;and Java-Bali)in 26 provinces and 68 districts/cities in Indonesia(N=10,139 students).Students who participated were aged 12-19 years,were enrolled in public schools in the junior and high school levels.Results:It has been seen that for most middle-aged adolescents(58.7%),their parents(25%-29%)pay less attention to academic assignments(homework),problems,and use of free time.The most significant factors that influence adolescents to commit violence are smoking and consuming alcohol.Adolescents who smoke are twice as likely to commit physical violence compared with adolescents who do not smoke(OR=2.005;95%CI=1.7062-2.396).Meanwhile,adolescents who consume alcohol are 1.8 times more likely to commit physical violence compared with adolescents who do not consume alcohol(OR=1.807;95%CI=1.421-2.298).Conclusions:Through educational activities and consultations,this study’s findings are valuable for establishing parenting programs among those concerned about their children’s aggressive behavior.Meanwhile,counseling programs can be started in schools by conducting self-detection of negative adolescent behavior,such as screening for smoking,alcohol consumption,sleep issues,and attempted suicide.
文摘Synthesis of primary amines from alcohols is an economical and green route to access high-value N-compounds.However,challenges remain to develop both cost-effective and efficient catalysts.In this study,we developed a Ru-Co/ZrO_(2)single-atom alloy catalyst which afforded diverse primary amines from alcohols in the presence of ammonia and hydrogen with exceptional conversion(up to 90%)and selectivity(80%)under mild conditions(0.7 MPa NH_(3),0.3 MPa H_(2),160℃)and exhibited satisfactory stability upon regeneration.The turnover rate was approximately 8.4 times higher than that observed over the Co/ZrO_(2)catalyst.Characterizations indicated that the alloyed Ru facilitated the reduction of Co,strengthened the interaction with H_(2)and mitigated the over-strong adsorption of aldehyde intermediates.These combined effects contributed significantly to the enhanced catalytic performances.This work presents a promising strategy for the development of advanced catalysts in the amination of alcohols.
