The aim of this research was to synthesize a new totally bio wood adhesive entailing the use of oxidized starch(OST),urea,and oxidized lignin(OL).For this reason,non-modified(L)and oxidized lignin(OL)at different cont...The aim of this research was to synthesize a new totally bio wood adhesive entailing the use of oxidized starch(OST),urea,and oxidized lignin(OL).For this reason,non-modified(L)and oxidized lignin(OL)at different contents(20%,30%,and 40%)were used to prepare the starch-urea-lignin(SUL)and starch-urea-oxidized lignin(SUOL)resin.Sodium persulfate(SPS)as oxidizer was employed to oxidize both starch and lignin.Urea was just used as a low cost and effective crosslinker in the resin composition.The properties of the synthesized resins and the plywood panels bonded with themweremeasured according to relevant standards.The viscosity and gel time of the SUOL resins containing oxidized lignin are respectively higher and faster than for non-modified lignin(SUL).The lignin phenolic hydroxyl groups(-OH)proportion was markedly increased by oxidation as shown by Fourier Transform Infrared(FTIR)spectrometry.The molecular mass and the polydispersity of the lignin did also decrease by its oxidization pretreatment.DSC analysis showed a decrease of the glass transition temperature of the lignin(Tg)due to its oxidation.The thermal analysis of the oxidized lignin SUOL resin also showed that it had a lower peak temperature than the SUL equivalent non-modified lignin resin.The plywood panels bonded with oxidized lignin gave acceptable bending modulus,bending strength,peak temperature by thermal analysis and dry shear strength as well as a better plywood dimensional stability when used in the SUOL formulation.The synthesized SUOL adhesive is a lignin-derived,totally bio,no-aldehyde added,inexpensive resin applicable to bond plywood.展开更多
Regenerative catalytic oxidizers(RCO)are widely used to remove volatile organic compounds(VOCs)due to their energy-saving and stability.In this study,a multi-component catalytic reaction model was constructed to numer...Regenerative catalytic oxidizers(RCO)are widely used to remove volatile organic compounds(VOCs)due to their energy-saving and stability.In this study,a multi-component catalytic reaction model was constructed to numerically investigate the reaction process of hydrocarbon-containing VOCs in RCO using computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulation.To obtain the conversion characteristics of multi-component hydrocarbons,the effects of intake load,equivalence ratio,and the composition of multi-component hydrocarbons on the flow,heat transfer,and conversion rate of the reactor were analyzed.A feasibility study plan targeting the hard-to-convert components was also proposed.The results indicated that as the load increases,the conversion rates of the various components decrease,while the reaction rates increase.Moreover,increasing the flow velocity intensifies turbulence and enhances the collision frequency between the gas and the wall surfaces.This,in turn,amplifies the resistance effect of the porous medium.As the equivalence ratio of VOCs to oxygen increases,the oxygen-deficient condition leads to a decrease in the molecular weight of the hydrocarbons involved in the reaction.The reaction temperature also shows a downward trend.A comparative analysis of the catalytic combustion characteristics of multi-component VOCs and single-component gases reveals that adding ethane and propane can facilitate methane oxidation.展开更多
BACKGROUNDCancer stem cells(CSCs)drive recurrence and therapeutic resistance in triplenegativebreast cancer(TNBC),a highly aggressive breast cancer subtype.Intratumoralhypoxia,a common feature of solid tumors,promotes...BACKGROUNDCancer stem cells(CSCs)drive recurrence and therapeutic resistance in triplenegativebreast cancer(TNBC),a highly aggressive breast cancer subtype.Intratumoralhypoxia,a common feature of solid tumors,promotes CSCs enrichment,yet the mechanisms sustaining CSCs stemness remain poorly understood.Hypoxia-induced reactive oxygen species can oxidatively activate ataxia telangiectasiamutated(ATM)kinase(oxidized ATM,p-ATM)independently of DNA breaks.AIMTo investigate the role of hypoxia-induced oxidized ATM in sustaining TNBCCSCstemness through c-Myc-mediated regulation of one-carbon metabolism.METHODSHs578T and MDA-MB-231 TNBC cells were cultured under normoxia or hypoxia.CSC stemness was assessed by mammosphere assays and flow cytometry.ATMactivity was assessed by pharmacological inhibition(Ku60019)and short hairpinRNA knockdown.c-Myc binding to serine hydroxymethyltransferase 2(SHMT2)and methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 2(MTHFD2)promoters was analyzedby dual-luciferase reporter assays and chromatin immunoprecipitation.NADPH/NADP+ratios were quantified,and metabolic reprogramming was profiledby liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics.RESULTSHypoxia significantly increased mammosphere formation in both Hs578T and MDA-MB-231 cells,as reflected byhigher numbers of mammospheres(Hs578T:214±18;MDA-MB-231:198±16;both P<0.01)and larger meandiameters(P<0.01).Hypoxia also elevated CD44+/CD24-cell proportions and stemness gene expression(P<0.01).Oxidized ATM was activated under hypoxia withoutγH2AX induction,confirming DNA damage independence.ATM inhibition reduced mammosphere growth and suppressed c-Myc,SHMT2,and MTHFD2.Luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays confirmed direct c-Myc binding to SHMT2 and MTHFD2promoters,while mutation of the binding sites abolished promoter activity.NADPH/NADP+ratios were significantlyelevated under hypoxia but reduced following ATM inhibition(P<0.05).Metabolomics revealed enrichmentof serine/glycine one-carbon pathways.CONCLUSIONHypoxia-induced oxidized ATM maintains TNBC-CSC stemness by promoting c-Myc-dependent upregulation ofMTHFD2 and SHMT2,linking hypoxia,redox signaling,and one-carbon metabolism.These findings suggest apotential therapeutic axis that could be exploited for TNBC treatment.展开更多
The changes and gastric digestive properties of gel were investigated for oxidiz ed myofibrillar protein(MP)(0–1 mmol/L H_(2)O_(2))treated by 30%substitution of NaCl with KCl,MgCl_(2),and KCl/MgCl_(2).Mild oxidation ...The changes and gastric digestive properties of gel were investigated for oxidiz ed myofibrillar protein(MP)(0–1 mmol/L H_(2)O_(2))treated by 30%substitution of NaCl with KCl,MgCl_(2),and KCl/MgCl_(2).Mild oxidation level(0.3 mmol/L H_(2)O_(2))facilitated the protein unfolding,and MgCl_(2)obviously intervened the protein selfassembly by forming the salt bridge and more disulfide bonds.At the same oxidation concentration,the sodium-reduced MP substituted with KCl formed dense network structure with better gel strength(increased by 6%–18%)and water retention in comparision to the gel without sodium reduction.The KCl-substituted gel chewing work was also relatively higher among the low-sodium samples at the first chewing cycle.Reversely,the relatively soft structure and lower gel viscosity in simulated oral chewing were found in MgCl_(2)-substituted gel.These changes decreased the contact limit between pepsin and protein for better gastric disintegration or pepsin diffusivity,and increased the proportion of small molecular weight peptides(25.83%,<5 kDa).Therefore,partial substitution of NaCl with other salt replacers could influence the physicochemical properties of low-sodium MP suspension or gel under different oxidation degree and the subsequent gastric digestion characteristics.展开更多
Enhanced mass concentrations of aromatic-derived secondary organic aerosol(SOA)are frequently observed during humid-haze events.However,the influencing mechanism of relative humidity(RH)in aromatic-derived SOA formati...Enhanced mass concentrations of aromatic-derived secondary organic aerosol(SOA)are frequently observed during humid-haze events.However,the influencing mechanism of relative humidity(RH)in aromatic-derived SOA formation remains incompletely understood.Here,the RH dependence of SOA formation in the presence of NOx was explored by a series of chamber experiments for toluene(TOL)and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene(TMB)photooxidation.The yield of TOL SOA and TMB SOA increased by 221%and 52%with increasing RH from~8%to~70%,respectively.Analytical results from a high-resolution mass spectrometer showed that SOA constituents with high oxygen content(O/C>0.6)were more abundant in SOA formed in the~70%RH experiment.The elevated yields and O/C of SOA could be attributed to the promoted formation and particle-phase diffusivity of highly oxidized molecules.In addition,in comparison with TMB,TOL could produce more unsaturated aldehydes,which are oxidized into carboxylic acids with high O/C,leading to a more sensitive response of TOL SOA formation to the change in RH.Our work provides mechanistic insights into RH roles in aromatic SOA formation and is helpful for a better understanding of humid-haze events.展开更多
A solar steam generator(SSG)is an effective method for solving water shortages and protecting the environment,but its evaporation rate remains limited.Herein,Ga@EOG/PVA aerogel-based SSG with excellent photothermal se...A solar steam generator(SSG)is an effective method for solving water shortages and protecting the environment,but its evaporation rate remains limited.Herein,Ga@EOG/PVA aerogel-based SSG with excellent photothermal seawater purification capabilities was prepared using liquid metal gallium(Ga),edge oxidized graphene(EOG),and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA).The‘‘nut-cake-like''structure formed by electrochemical oxidation of EOG encapsulated Ga nanoparticles enhances light absorption and heat conversion efficiency through multiple light scattering and surface plasmon resonance.Furthermore,the vertical pore structure of the aerogel mimics the xylem conduit in tree trunks,allowing rapid transmission of heat and water,thus increasing its evaporation capacity.Based on these attributes,the SSG demonstrated a light absorption rate of 98.2%and an evaporation rate of 5.13 kg.m^(-2).h^(-1)under one-sun illumination,surpassing previously reported values in the literature.Moreover,the SSG effectively treated heavy metal salts,organic dyes,wastewaters,and acidic or alkaline solutions.These findings highlight the potential effectiveness of the prepared aerogel for numerous of environmental remediation applications,especially in ensuring high water quality and safety for human consumption.展开更多
Oxidized cholesterol(OXC)is a harmful dietary substance.Although the consumption of OXC has been associated with colonic inflammation,related underlying mechanisms are still limited.We evaluated the influence of dieta...Oxidized cholesterol(OXC)is a harmful dietary substance.Although the consumption of OXC has been associated with colonic inflammation,related underlying mechanisms are still limited.We evaluated the influence of dietary OXC on gut health and ecology by applying the murine model.Results showed that the thickness of the mucus layer was significantly reduced in healthy mice treated with OXC.Short-term intake of OXC did not influence the expression of pro-inflammatory factors in healthy mice but it induced the decrease of Muc2 expression in the proximal colon,accompanied by an increase in the abundance of 2 mucusdegrading bacteria,namely Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides acidifaciens.Consistently,oral exposure of OXC promoted mucus barrier erosion in dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced colitis mice and facilitated bacteria infiltration in the colon.The adverse effect of OXC on mucus layer disappeared in antibiotics-treated healthy mice,suggesting that the damaging effect of OXC on the gut mucus layer was not direct and instead was mediated by causing microbiota dysbiosis.Finally,the impact of OXC on the mucus layer and colitis was partly alleviated by green tea catechins.These studies demonstrated that the OXC-induced mucus barrier damage was mainly induced by the dysregulation of gut microbiota at least in this mouse model.展开更多
The pursuit of Ag-based alloys with both high strength and toughness has posed a longstanding chal-lenge.In this study,we investigated the cluster strengthening and grain refinement toughening mecha-nisms in fully oxi...The pursuit of Ag-based alloys with both high strength and toughness has posed a longstanding chal-lenge.In this study,we investigated the cluster strengthening and grain refinement toughening mecha-nisms in fully oxidized AgMgNi alloys,which were internally oxidized at 800℃ for 8 h under an oxy-gen atmosphere.We found that Mg-O clusters contributed to the hardening(138 HV)and strengthening(376.9 MPa)of the AgMg alloy through solid solution strengthening effects,albeit at the expense of duc-tility.To address this limitation,we introduced Ni nanoparticles into the AgMg alloy,resulting in signifi-cant grain refinement within its microstructure.Specifically,the grain size decreased from 67.2μm in the oxidized AgMg alloy to below 6.0μm in the oxidized AgMgNi alloy containing 0.3 wt%Ni.Consequently,the toughness increased significantly,rising from toughness value of 2177.9 MJ m^(-3) in the oxidized AgMg alloy to 6186.1 MJ m^(-3) in the oxidized AgMgNi alloy,representing a remarkable 2.8-fold enhancement.Furthermore,the internally oxidized AgMgNi alloy attained a strength of up to 387.6 MPa,comparable to that of the internally oxidized AgMg alloy,thereby demonstrating the successful realization of concurrent strengthening and toughening.These results collectively offer a novel approach for the design of high-performance alloys through the synergistic combination of cluster strengthening and grain refinement toughening.展开更多
This work focuses on the influence of Al content on the precipitation of nanoprecipitates,growth of prior austenite grains(PAGs),and impact toughness in simulated coarse-grained heat-affected zones (CGHAZs) of two exp...This work focuses on the influence of Al content on the precipitation of nanoprecipitates,growth of prior austenite grains(PAGs),and impact toughness in simulated coarse-grained heat-affected zones (CGHAZs) of two experimental shipbuilding steels after being subjected to high-heat input welding at 400 kJ·cm^(-1).The base metals (BMs) of both steels contained three types of precipitates Type Ⅰ:cubic (Ti,Nb)(C,N),Type Ⅱ:precipitate with cubic (Ti,Nb)(C,N) core and Nb-rich cap,and Type Ⅲ:ellipsoidal Nb-rich precipitate.In the BM of 60Al and 160Al steels,the number densities of the precipitates were 11.37×10^(5) and 13.88×10^(5) mm^(-2),respectively The 60Al and 160Al steel contained 38.12% and 6.39% Type Ⅲ precipitates,respectively.The difference in the content of Type Ⅲ precipitates in the 60Al steel reduced the pinning effect at the elevated temperature of the CGHAZ,which facilitated the growth of PAGs The average PAG sizes in the CGHAZ of the 60Al and 160Al steels were 189.73 and 174.7μm,respectively.In the 60Al steel,the low lattice mismatch among Cu_(2)S,TiN,and γ-Al_(2)O_(3)facilitated the precipitation of Cu_(2)S and TiN onto γ-Al_(2)O_(3)during welding,which decreased the number density of independently precipitated (Ti,Nb)(C,N) particles but increased that of γ-Al_(2)O_(3)–Ti N–Cu_(2)S particles.Thus abnormally large PAGs formed in the CGHAZ of the 60Al steel,and they reached a maximum size of 1 mm.These PAGs greatly reduced the microstructural homogeneity and consequently decreased the impact toughness from 134 (0.016wt%Al) to 54 J (0.006wt%Al)at-40℃.展开更多
High-performance catalyst is significant for the sustainable hydrogen(H_(2))production by electrocatalytic water splitting.Optimizing porous structure and active groups of substrate can promote the interaction of subs...High-performance catalyst is significant for the sustainable hydrogen(H_(2))production by electrocatalytic water splitting.Optimizing porous structure and active groups of substrate can promote the interaction of substrate and active metal particles,enabling excellent catalytic properties and stability.Herein,the optimization strategy of delignification and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpyperidine-1-oxyl(TEMPO)oxidization was developed to modify the porous structure and active groups of wood substrate,and Ru doped Co/CO_(2)P(Ru-Co/CO_(2)P)nanoparticles were encapsulated into the optimized wood carbon substrate(Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW)for the efficient pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The nanopore and carboxyl groups were produced by delignification and TEMPO oxidation,which accelerated the dispersion and deposition of Ru-Co/CO_(2)P nanoparticles.The RuCo alloy and RuCoP nanoparticles were produced with the doping of Ru,and more Ru-Co/CO_(2)P nanoparticles were anchored by the delignified and TEMPO oxidized wood carbon(TDCW).As anticipated,the Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW catalyst exhibited excellent pH-universal HER activity,and only 16.6,93,and 43 mV of overpotentials were required to deliver the current density of 50 mA cm^(-2)in alkaline,neutral,and acidic electrolytes,outperforming the noble Pt/C/TDCW catalyst significantly.In addition,Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW catalyst presented excellent stability for more than 600 h working at 100 mA cm^(-2)in alkaline solution(1.0 M KOH).Density function theory(DFT)results revealed that energy barriers for the dissociation of H_(2)O and the formation of H_(2)were decreased by the doping of Ru,and the conductivity and efficiency of electron migration were also enhanced.This work demonstrated a strategy to optimize the structure and properties of wood carbon substrate,providing a promising strategy to synthesize high-efficiency catalyst for H_(2)production.展开更多
A new technique to fabricate silicon condenser microphone is presented.The technique is based on the use of oxidized porous silicon as sacrificial layer for the air gap and the heavy p+-doping silicon of approximately...A new technique to fabricate silicon condenser microphone is presented.The technique is based on the use of oxidized porous silicon as sacrificial layer for the air gap and the heavy p+-doping silicon of approximately 15μm thickness for the stiff backplate.The measured sensitivity of the microphone fabricated with this technique is in the range from -45dB(5.6mV/Pa) to -55dB(1.78mV/Pa) under the frequency from 500Hz to 10kHz,and shows a gradual increase at higher frequency.The cut-off frequency is above 20kHz.展开更多
Objective: To compare the level of glutathione(GSH) and oxidized glutathione(GSSG),the ratio of GSH/GSSG and the concentration of albumin in plasma of patients with complicated and un-complicated falciparum malaria.Me...Objective: To compare the level of glutathione(GSH) and oxidized glutathione(GSSG),the ratio of GSH/GSSG and the concentration of albumin in plasma of patients with complicated and un-complicated falciparum malaria.Methods: This research was a cross sectional study using comparison analysis with the plasma GSH and GSSG, the ratio of plasma GSH/GSSG and the concentration of plasma albumin as variables. The complicated malaria patients were obtained from Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang, whereas uncomplicated malaria patients were obtained from the Regency of Pleihari South Kalimantan. Plasma GSH and GSSG levels were determined by the spectrophotometer at the wave length of 412 nm, whereas the concentration of albumin was determined by bromocresol green method in the p H of 4.1.Results: There were no significant differences between the level of plasma GSH and GSSG in complicated and uncomplicated malaria patients, as well as the ratio of plasma GSH/GSSG in the two groups(P = 0.373; P = 0.538; and P = 0.615, respectively, independent ttest). In contrast, the plasma albumin concentration in complicated malaria patients were significantly higher than uncomplicated malaria patients(P = 0.000, Mann Whitney U test).Conclusions: It can be concluded that the average of plasma GSH and GSSG level, also plasma GSH/GSSG ratio in complicated malaria are not different from uncomplicated malaria. Although plasma concentration of albumin in both groups is below the normal range,there is an increase in complicated malaria that might be as compensation of oxidative stress.展开更多
Alkali treatments with three concentrations were used to modify a microarc-oxidized(MAO) coating on titanium alloy surface in order to further improve its surface bioactivity. Morphology, chemical compositions and pha...Alkali treatments with three concentrations were used to modify a microarc-oxidized(MAO) coating on titanium alloy surface in order to further improve its surface bioactivity. Morphology, chemical compositions and phase constitues, roughness, contact angle and apatite induction of the alkali-treated coatings were studied and compared. Scanning electron microscope(SEM) was applied to observe the morphologies, X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) were used to detect the phase constitutes and chemical compositions, a surface topography profilometer was used to analyze the surface roughness, and contact angle was measured by liquid drop method. Alkali treatements result in the formation of Na2Ti6O13 and Na2Ti3O7 phase on the MAO coating, which leads to the increase of surface roughness and the decrease of contact angle. Experimental results showed that the apatite induction of the alkali-treated coatings was dependent on the applied alkali concentrations during treatments, and Na+concentration can promote the formation of apatite phase.展开更多
OLAND(oxygen limited autotrophic nitrification and denitrification) nitrogen removal system was constructed by coupling with oxygen limited nitritation stage and anaerobic ammonium oxidation stage. Ammonia oxidizer, a...OLAND(oxygen limited autotrophic nitrification and denitrification) nitrogen removal system was constructed by coupling with oxygen limited nitritation stage and anaerobic ammonium oxidation stage. Ammonia oxidizer, as a kind of key bacteria in N cycle, plays an important role at the oxygen limited nitritation stage of OLAND nitrogen removal system. In this study, specific amplification of 16S rDNA fragment of ammonia oxidizer by nested PCR, separation of mixed PCR samples by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis(DGGE), and the quantification of ammonia oxidizer by fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) were combined to investigate the shifts of community composition and quantity of ammonia oxidizer of the oxygen limited nitritation stage in OLAND system. It showed that the community composition of ammonia oxidizer changed drastically when dissolved oxygen was decreased gradually, and the dominant ammonia oxidizer of the steady nitrite accumulation stage were completely different from that of the early stage of oxygen limited nitritation identified by DGGE . It was concluded that the Nitrosomonas may be the dominant genus of ammonia oxidizer at the oxygen limited nitritation stage of OLAND system characterized by nested PCR-DGGE and FISH, and the percentage of Nitrosomonas was 72.5% ±0.8% of ammonia oxidizer at the steady nitrite accumulation stage detected by FISH.展开更多
Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes t...Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes the wet drop strength decrease firstly,and then increase with further increase of additive dosage.Ca(OH)2 affects the bentonite properties at the beginning,but the binding property of Ca(OH)2 will be main when the dosage is higher.The other four additives decrease the drop strength for their disadvantageous physical properties.For preheated pellets,no mater what kind of additive is added,the compressive strength will be decreased because of unmineralized additives.For roasted pellets,calcium additives can form binding phase of calcium-ferrite,and suitable liquid phase will improve recrystallization of hematite,but excessive liquid will destroy the structure of pellets,so the compressive strength of pellet increases firstly and then drops.When adding magnesium additives,the strength will be decreased because of the oxidation of magnetite retarded by MgO.展开更多
Oxidized nanoporous g-C3N4(PCNO)decorated with graphene oxide quantum dots(ox-GQDs)was successfully prepared by a facile self-assembly method.As co-catalysts,the ultrasmall zero-dimensional(0 D)ox-GQDs can achieve uni...Oxidized nanoporous g-C3N4(PCNO)decorated with graphene oxide quantum dots(ox-GQDs)was successfully prepared by a facile self-assembly method.As co-catalysts,the ultrasmall zero-dimensional(0 D)ox-GQDs can achieve uniform dispersion on the surface/inner channels of PCNO,as well as intimate contact with PCNO through hydrogen bonding,π-π,and chemical bonding interactions.In contrast with PCNO,the ox-GQDs/PCNO composite photocatalysts possessed improved light-harvesting ability,higher charge-transfer efficiency,enhanced photooxidation capacity,and increased amounts of reactive species due to the upconversion properties,strong electron capturing ability,and peroxidase-like activity of the ox-GQDs.Therefore,the visible-light photocatalytic degradation and disinfection performances of the ox-GQDs/PCNO composite were significantly enhanced.Remarkably,the composite with a 0.2 wt.% deposited amount of ox-GQDs(ox-GQDs-0.2%/PCNO)exhibited optimum amaranth photodegradation activity,with a corresponding rate about 3.1 times as high as that of PCNO.In addition,ox-GQDs-0.2%/PCNO could inactivate about 99.6%of Escherichia coli(E.coli)cells after 4 h of visible light irradiation,whereas only^31.9% of E.coli cells were killed by PCNO.Furthermore,h+,·O2-,and·OH were determined to be the reactive species generated in the photocatalytic process of the ox-GQDs/PCNO system;these species can thoroughly mineralize azo dyes and effectively inactivate pathogenic bacteria.展开更多
Background Oxidized soybean oil(OSO)has been shown to impair growth and exacerbate inflammation,leading to intestinal barrier injury in animals.Recent evidence suggests important roles for resveratrol(RES)in the promo...Background Oxidized soybean oil(OSO)has been shown to impair growth and exacerbate inflammation,leading to intestinal barrier injury in animals.Recent evidence suggests important roles for resveratrol(RES)in the promoting growth performance,antioxidant capacity,anti-inflammatory,and regulate intestinal barriers in animals.Therefore,The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of dietary RES(purity 98%)supplementation on the growth performance,antioxidant capacity,inflammatory state,and intestinal function of weaned piglets challenged with OSO.Methods A total of 28 castrated weaned male piglets with a similar body weight of 10.197 replications per treatment and±0.10 kg were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatments for 28-d feeding trial with 1 piglet per replicate.Treatments were arranged as a 2×2 factorial with oil type[3%fresh soybean oil(FSO)vs.3%OSO]and dietary RES(0vs.300 mg/kg).Results The results showed that relative to the FSO group,OSO stress tended to decrease the average daily feed intake(ADFI),and decreased the activity levels of lipase,villus/crypt ratio(VCR),the mRNA expression of FABP1,SOD2,IL-10 and ZO-1 in the jejunum,and SOD2,GPX1,occludin and ZO-1 in the colon,the levels of acetic acid in the colonic digesta,whereas up-regulated the mRNA expression of IL-1βand TNF-αin the jejunum(P<0.05).Moreover,dietary supplementation with RES increased ether extract(EE),the activity levels of sucrase,lipase,α-amylase,villus height(VH)and VCR,the mRNA expression of FABP1,SOD2,IL-10 and occludin in the jejunum,and FABP1,PPAR-γ,GPX1,occludin and ZO-1 in the colon,and the abundance of Firmicutes,acetic and propionic acid,but decreased the levels of D-lactic acid in the plasma,the abundance of Bacteroidetes in the colonic digesta of weaned piglets compared to the non-RES group(P<0.05).Meanwhile,in the interaction effect analysis,relative to the OSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with OSO increased the activity levels of trypsin,VH in the jejunum,the abundance of Actinobacteria,the levels of butyric acid of weaned piglets,but failed to influence the activity levels of trypsin and VH,Actinobacteria abundance,the levels of butyric acid when diets were supplemented with FSO(interaction,P<0.05).Relative to the OSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with OSO decreased the activity levels of DAO in the plasma of weaned piglets but failed to influence the activity levels of DAO when diets were supplemented with FSO(interaction,P<0.05).Relative to the FSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with FSO decreased the level of propionic acid,whereas RES supplementation failed to influence the level of propionic acid when the diet was supplemented with OSO(interaction,P<0.01).Conclusions Inclusion of OSO intensified inflammatory states and impaired the intestinal health characteristics of weaned piglets.Dietary RES supplementation improved the antioxidant capacity,anti-inflammatory activity,and intestinal morphology.Further studies showed that the protective effects of RES on gut health could be linked to the decreased abundance of Prevotella_1,Clostridium_sensu_stricto_6,and Prevotellaceae_UCG003 and increased levels of acetic and propionic acid.展开更多
Objective PERK/elF2/CHOP is a major signaling pathway mediating endoplasmic reticulum （ER） stress related with atherosclerosis. Oxidized LDL （ox-LDL） also induces endothelial apoptosis and plays a vital role in th...Objective PERK/elF2/CHOP is a major signaling pathway mediating endoplasmic reticulum （ER） stress related with atherosclerosis. Oxidized LDL （ox-LDL） also induces endothelial apoptosis and plays a vital role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. The present study was conducted to explore the regulatory effect of ox-LDL on PERK/elF2a/CHOP signaling pathway in vascular endothelial cells. Methods The effects of ox-LDL on PERK and p-elF2a protein expression of primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells （HUVECs） were investigated by Western blot analysis. PERK gene silencing and selective elF2a phosphatase inhibitor, salubrinal were used to inhibit the process of ox-LDL induced endothelial cell apoptosis, caspase-3 activity, and CHOP mRNA level. Results Ox-LDL treatment significantly increased the expression of PERK, PERK-mediated inactivation of elF2a phosphorylation, and the expression of CHOP, as well as the caspase-3 activity and apoptosis. The effects of ox-LDL were markedly decreased by knocking down PERK with stable transduction of lentiviral shRNA or by selective elF2a phosphatase inhibitor, salubrinal. Conclusion This study provides the first evidence that ox-LDL induces apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells mediated largely via the PERK/elF2a/CHOP ER-stress pathway. It adds new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerosis.展开更多
A laboratory trial was conducted for evaluating the capability of a continuously stirred hydrogen-based membrane biofllm reactor to simultaneously reduce nitrate （NO3--N）, sulfate （SO42-）, bromate （BrO3-）, hexav...A laboratory trial was conducted for evaluating the capability of a continuously stirred hydrogen-based membrane biofllm reactor to simultaneously reduce nitrate （NO3--N）, sulfate （SO42-）, bromate （BrO3-）, hexavalent chromium （Cr（VI）） and para- chloronitrobenzene （p-CNB）. The reactor contained two bundles of hollow fiber membranes functioning as an autotrophic biofiim carder and hydrogen pipe as well. On the condition that hydrogen was supplied as electron donor and diffused into water through membrane pores, autohydrogenotrophic bacteria were capable of reducing contaminants to forms with lower toxicity. Reduction occurred within 1 day and removal fluxes for NO3--N, SO42-, BrO3-, Cr（VI）, and p-CNB reached 0.641, 2.396, 0.008, 0.016 and 0.031 g/（day.m2）, respectively after 112 days of continuous operation. Except for the fact that sulfate was 37% removed under high surface loading, the other four contaminants were reduced by over 95 %. The removal flux comparison between phases varying in surface loading and 1-12 pressure showed that decreasing surface loading or increasing 1-12 pressure would promote removal flux. Competition for electrons occurred among the five contaminants. Electron-equivalent flux analysis showed that the amount of utilized hydrogen was mainly controlled by NO3--N and SO42- reduction, which accounted for over 99% of the electron flux altogether. It also indicated the electron acceptor order, showing that nitrate was the most prior electron acceptor while sulfate was the second of the five contaminants.展开更多
In this study, we examined the protective effects of Danshen both on endothelial progenitor cells （EPCs） in patients with hypercholesterolemia and on in-vitro EPCs of healthy volunteers. In the clinical study, we ra...In this study, we examined the protective effects of Danshen both on endothelial progenitor cells （EPCs） in patients with hypercholesterolemia and on in-vitro EPCs of healthy volunteers. In the clinical study, we randomly divided 24 subjects with hypercholesterolemia into two groups （the control group and the Danshen-treated group）. At the end of two weeks of treatment, the EPC cellular functions of both groups were tested. The results indicated that, compared to the control group, EPCs in the Danshen-treated group showed significantly better cellular functions, which was manifested in the cloning number, the proliferation capacity, the number of EPC adhesions, and cell migration. In the subsequent in-vitro experiments, EPCs were treated with vehicle, oxidized low-density lipoprotein （Ox-LDL, 100 pg/ml）, or Ox-LDL （100 pg/ml） plus different concentrations of Danshen （Danshensu 2, 10, or 50 pg/ml, respectively） for 24 h. The results showed that Danshen treatments can prevent the detrimental effects of Ox-LDL on EPC cellular functions measured by proliferation capacity （0.24±0.08, 0.37±0.11, 0.30±0.04 vs. 0.13±0.02, P〈0.05, P〈0.01, and P〈0.01, respectively）, and adhesion ability （63.00_±11.60, 70.00±10.80, 85.50±11.41 vs. 40.50±6.85, all P〈0.01）. Compared to the group treated with Ox-LDL alone, Danshen treatment significantly decreased the lipid peroxidation end product malondialdehyde （MDA） [（4.34±0.54）, （3.98±0.47）, （3.46±0.31） vs. （5.57-±0.64） nmol/ml, all P〈0.01], increased the production of superoxide dismutase （SOD） [（29.74±0.71）, （31.09±0.83）, （30.41±0.65） vs. （14.76±3.99） U/ml, all P〈0.01], and lowered the expression of interleukin-6 （IL-6） [（24.62±7.69）, （27.04±3.14）, （33.38±18.86） vs. （230.67±33.53） pg/ml, all P〈0.01] and tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α） [（41.72±6.10）, （17.02±6.82）, （3.73±2.26） vs. （228.71±41.53） pg/ml, all P〈0.01] in Ox-LDL treated EPCs. These results suggest that Danshen may exert a protective effect through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features.展开更多
基金funded by Semnan University,research grant No.226/1403/T140211.
文摘The aim of this research was to synthesize a new totally bio wood adhesive entailing the use of oxidized starch(OST),urea,and oxidized lignin(OL).For this reason,non-modified(L)and oxidized lignin(OL)at different contents(20%,30%,and 40%)were used to prepare the starch-urea-lignin(SUL)and starch-urea-oxidized lignin(SUOL)resin.Sodium persulfate(SPS)as oxidizer was employed to oxidize both starch and lignin.Urea was just used as a low cost and effective crosslinker in the resin composition.The properties of the synthesized resins and the plywood panels bonded with themweremeasured according to relevant standards.The viscosity and gel time of the SUOL resins containing oxidized lignin are respectively higher and faster than for non-modified lignin(SUL).The lignin phenolic hydroxyl groups(-OH)proportion was markedly increased by oxidation as shown by Fourier Transform Infrared(FTIR)spectrometry.The molecular mass and the polydispersity of the lignin did also decrease by its oxidization pretreatment.DSC analysis showed a decrease of the glass transition temperature of the lignin(Tg)due to its oxidation.The thermal analysis of the oxidized lignin SUOL resin also showed that it had a lower peak temperature than the SUL equivalent non-modified lignin resin.The plywood panels bonded with oxidized lignin gave acceptable bending modulus,bending strength,peak temperature by thermal analysis and dry shear strength as well as a better plywood dimensional stability when used in the SUOL formulation.The synthesized SUOL adhesive is a lignin-derived,totally bio,no-aldehyde added,inexpensive resin applicable to bond plywood.
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(2022YFB4101500).
文摘Regenerative catalytic oxidizers(RCO)are widely used to remove volatile organic compounds(VOCs)due to their energy-saving and stability.In this study,a multi-component catalytic reaction model was constructed to numerically investigate the reaction process of hydrocarbon-containing VOCs in RCO using computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulation.To obtain the conversion characteristics of multi-component hydrocarbons,the effects of intake load,equivalence ratio,and the composition of multi-component hydrocarbons on the flow,heat transfer,and conversion rate of the reactor were analyzed.A feasibility study plan targeting the hard-to-convert components was also proposed.The results indicated that as the load increases,the conversion rates of the various components decrease,while the reaction rates increase.Moreover,increasing the flow velocity intensifies turbulence and enhances the collision frequency between the gas and the wall surfaces.This,in turn,amplifies the resistance effect of the porous medium.As the equivalence ratio of VOCs to oxygen increases,the oxygen-deficient condition leads to a decrease in the molecular weight of the hydrocarbons involved in the reaction.The reaction temperature also shows a downward trend.A comparative analysis of the catalytic combustion characteristics of multi-component VOCs and single-component gases reveals that adding ethane and propane can facilitate methane oxidation.
文摘BACKGROUNDCancer stem cells(CSCs)drive recurrence and therapeutic resistance in triplenegativebreast cancer(TNBC),a highly aggressive breast cancer subtype.Intratumoralhypoxia,a common feature of solid tumors,promotes CSCs enrichment,yet the mechanisms sustaining CSCs stemness remain poorly understood.Hypoxia-induced reactive oxygen species can oxidatively activate ataxia telangiectasiamutated(ATM)kinase(oxidized ATM,p-ATM)independently of DNA breaks.AIMTo investigate the role of hypoxia-induced oxidized ATM in sustaining TNBCCSCstemness through c-Myc-mediated regulation of one-carbon metabolism.METHODSHs578T and MDA-MB-231 TNBC cells were cultured under normoxia or hypoxia.CSC stemness was assessed by mammosphere assays and flow cytometry.ATMactivity was assessed by pharmacological inhibition(Ku60019)and short hairpinRNA knockdown.c-Myc binding to serine hydroxymethyltransferase 2(SHMT2)and methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 2(MTHFD2)promoters was analyzedby dual-luciferase reporter assays and chromatin immunoprecipitation.NADPH/NADP+ratios were quantified,and metabolic reprogramming was profiledby liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics.RESULTSHypoxia significantly increased mammosphere formation in both Hs578T and MDA-MB-231 cells,as reflected byhigher numbers of mammospheres(Hs578T:214±18;MDA-MB-231:198±16;both P<0.01)and larger meandiameters(P<0.01).Hypoxia also elevated CD44+/CD24-cell proportions and stemness gene expression(P<0.01).Oxidized ATM was activated under hypoxia withoutγH2AX induction,confirming DNA damage independence.ATM inhibition reduced mammosphere growth and suppressed c-Myc,SHMT2,and MTHFD2.Luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays confirmed direct c-Myc binding to SHMT2 and MTHFD2promoters,while mutation of the binding sites abolished promoter activity.NADPH/NADP+ratios were significantlyelevated under hypoxia but reduced following ATM inhibition(P<0.05).Metabolomics revealed enrichmentof serine/glycine one-carbon pathways.CONCLUSIONHypoxia-induced oxidized ATM maintains TNBC-CSC stemness by promoting c-Myc-dependent upregulation ofMTHFD2 and SHMT2,linking hypoxia,redox signaling,and one-carbon metabolism.These findings suggest apotential therapeutic axis that could be exploited for TNBC treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172257)the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(DL2022163005L)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Qingyuan(2022KJJH018)the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program(BX20230130)the 111 Project(B17018).
文摘The changes and gastric digestive properties of gel were investigated for oxidiz ed myofibrillar protein(MP)(0–1 mmol/L H_(2)O_(2))treated by 30%substitution of NaCl with KCl,MgCl_(2),and KCl/MgCl_(2).Mild oxidation level(0.3 mmol/L H_(2)O_(2))facilitated the protein unfolding,and MgCl_(2)obviously intervened the protein selfassembly by forming the salt bridge and more disulfide bonds.At the same oxidation concentration,the sodium-reduced MP substituted with KCl formed dense network structure with better gel strength(increased by 6%–18%)and water retention in comparision to the gel without sodium reduction.The KCl-substituted gel chewing work was also relatively higher among the low-sodium samples at the first chewing cycle.Reversely,the relatively soft structure and lower gel viscosity in simulated oral chewing were found in MgCl_(2)-substituted gel.These changes decreased the contact limit between pepsin and protein for better gastric disintegration or pepsin diffusivity,and increased the proportion of small molecular weight peptides(25.83%,<5 kDa).Therefore,partial substitution of NaCl with other salt replacers could influence the physicochemical properties of low-sodium MP suspension or gel under different oxidation degree and the subsequent gastric digestion characteristics.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2023YFC3706203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 91644214, 22361162668, and 22406109)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2024M751797)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation (SDCX-ZG-202400178)
文摘Enhanced mass concentrations of aromatic-derived secondary organic aerosol(SOA)are frequently observed during humid-haze events.However,the influencing mechanism of relative humidity(RH)in aromatic-derived SOA formation remains incompletely understood.Here,the RH dependence of SOA formation in the presence of NOx was explored by a series of chamber experiments for toluene(TOL)and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene(TMB)photooxidation.The yield of TOL SOA and TMB SOA increased by 221%and 52%with increasing RH from~8%to~70%,respectively.Analytical results from a high-resolution mass spectrometer showed that SOA constituents with high oxygen content(O/C>0.6)were more abundant in SOA formed in the~70%RH experiment.The elevated yields and O/C of SOA could be attributed to the promoted formation and particle-phase diffusivity of highly oxidized molecules.In addition,in comparison with TMB,TOL could produce more unsaturated aldehydes,which are oxidized into carboxylic acids with high O/C,leading to a more sensitive response of TOL SOA formation to the change in RH.Our work provides mechanistic insights into RH roles in aromatic SOA formation and is helpful for a better understanding of humid-haze events.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52403116)the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(Sichuan University)(No.sklpme2024-1-27)+2 种基金Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.MZGC20240046)the Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2023NSFSC0978)the Natural Science Starting Project of SWPU(No.2023QHZ018)。
文摘A solar steam generator(SSG)is an effective method for solving water shortages and protecting the environment,but its evaporation rate remains limited.Herein,Ga@EOG/PVA aerogel-based SSG with excellent photothermal seawater purification capabilities was prepared using liquid metal gallium(Ga),edge oxidized graphene(EOG),and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA).The‘‘nut-cake-like''structure formed by electrochemical oxidation of EOG encapsulated Ga nanoparticles enhances light absorption and heat conversion efficiency through multiple light scattering and surface plasmon resonance.Furthermore,the vertical pore structure of the aerogel mimics the xylem conduit in tree trunks,allowing rapid transmission of heat and water,thus increasing its evaporation capacity.Based on these attributes,the SSG demonstrated a light absorption rate of 98.2%and an evaporation rate of 5.13 kg.m^(-2).h^(-1)under one-sun illumination,surpassing previously reported values in the literature.Moreover,the SSG effectively treated heavy metal salts,organic dyes,wastewaters,and acidic or alkaline solutions.These findings highlight the potential effectiveness of the prepared aerogel for numerous of environmental remediation applications,especially in ensuring high water quality and safety for human consumption.
基金supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council General Research Fund(CUHK 14102321,14103722 and 14104923)。
文摘Oxidized cholesterol(OXC)is a harmful dietary substance.Although the consumption of OXC has been associated with colonic inflammation,related underlying mechanisms are still limited.We evaluated the influence of dietary OXC on gut health and ecology by applying the murine model.Results showed that the thickness of the mucus layer was significantly reduced in healthy mice treated with OXC.Short-term intake of OXC did not influence the expression of pro-inflammatory factors in healthy mice but it induced the decrease of Muc2 expression in the proximal colon,accompanied by an increase in the abundance of 2 mucusdegrading bacteria,namely Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides acidifaciens.Consistently,oral exposure of OXC promoted mucus barrier erosion in dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced colitis mice and facilitated bacteria infiltration in the colon.The adverse effect of OXC on mucus layer disappeared in antibiotics-treated healthy mice,suggesting that the damaging effect of OXC on the gut mucus layer was not direct and instead was mediated by causing microbiota dysbiosis.Finally,the impact of OXC on the mucus layer and colitis was partly alleviated by green tea catechins.These studies demonstrated that the OXC-induced mucus barrier damage was mainly induced by the dysregulation of gut microbiota at least in this mouse model.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51977027 and 51967008)the Scientific and Technological Project of Yunnan Precious Metals Lab-oratory(Nos.YPML-2023050250 and YPML-2022050206).
文摘The pursuit of Ag-based alloys with both high strength and toughness has posed a longstanding chal-lenge.In this study,we investigated the cluster strengthening and grain refinement toughening mecha-nisms in fully oxidized AgMgNi alloys,which were internally oxidized at 800℃ for 8 h under an oxy-gen atmosphere.We found that Mg-O clusters contributed to the hardening(138 HV)and strengthening(376.9 MPa)of the AgMg alloy through solid solution strengthening effects,albeit at the expense of duc-tility.To address this limitation,we introduced Ni nanoparticles into the AgMg alloy,resulting in signifi-cant grain refinement within its microstructure.Specifically,the grain size decreased from 67.2μm in the oxidized AgMg alloy to below 6.0μm in the oxidized AgMgNi alloy containing 0.3 wt%Ni.Consequently,the toughness increased significantly,rising from toughness value of 2177.9 MJ m^(-3) in the oxidized AgMg alloy to 6186.1 MJ m^(-3) in the oxidized AgMgNi alloy,representing a remarkable 2.8-fold enhancement.Furthermore,the internally oxidized AgMgNi alloy attained a strength of up to 387.6 MPa,comparable to that of the internally oxidized AgMg alloy,thereby demonstrating the successful realization of concurrent strengthening and toughening.These results collectively offer a novel approach for the design of high-performance alloys through the synergistic combination of cluster strengthening and grain refinement toughening.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U1960202)the Opening Foundation from Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hot Manufacturing, China (No. 18DZ2253400)。
文摘This work focuses on the influence of Al content on the precipitation of nanoprecipitates,growth of prior austenite grains(PAGs),and impact toughness in simulated coarse-grained heat-affected zones (CGHAZs) of two experimental shipbuilding steels after being subjected to high-heat input welding at 400 kJ·cm^(-1).The base metals (BMs) of both steels contained three types of precipitates Type Ⅰ:cubic (Ti,Nb)(C,N),Type Ⅱ:precipitate with cubic (Ti,Nb)(C,N) core and Nb-rich cap,and Type Ⅲ:ellipsoidal Nb-rich precipitate.In the BM of 60Al and 160Al steels,the number densities of the precipitates were 11.37×10^(5) and 13.88×10^(5) mm^(-2),respectively The 60Al and 160Al steel contained 38.12% and 6.39% Type Ⅲ precipitates,respectively.The difference in the content of Type Ⅲ precipitates in the 60Al steel reduced the pinning effect at the elevated temperature of the CGHAZ,which facilitated the growth of PAGs The average PAG sizes in the CGHAZ of the 60Al and 160Al steels were 189.73 and 174.7μm,respectively.In the 60Al steel,the low lattice mismatch among Cu_(2)S,TiN,and γ-Al_(2)O_(3)facilitated the precipitation of Cu_(2)S and TiN onto γ-Al_(2)O_(3)during welding,which decreased the number density of independently precipitated (Ti,Nb)(C,N) particles but increased that of γ-Al_(2)O_(3)–Ti N–Cu_(2)S particles.Thus abnormally large PAGs formed in the CGHAZ of the 60Al steel,and they reached a maximum size of 1 mm.These PAGs greatly reduced the microstructural homogeneity and consequently decreased the impact toughness from 134 (0.016wt%Al) to 54 J (0.006wt%Al)at-40℃.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101452)the Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province(22B0283)+2 种基金the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2022JJ40865)the Talents Research Funding of Central South University of Forestry and Technology(2021YJ007)the Scientific Innovation Fund for Graduate of Central South University of Forestry and Technology(2024CX02005)。
文摘High-performance catalyst is significant for the sustainable hydrogen(H_(2))production by electrocatalytic water splitting.Optimizing porous structure and active groups of substrate can promote the interaction of substrate and active metal particles,enabling excellent catalytic properties and stability.Herein,the optimization strategy of delignification and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpyperidine-1-oxyl(TEMPO)oxidization was developed to modify the porous structure and active groups of wood substrate,and Ru doped Co/CO_(2)P(Ru-Co/CO_(2)P)nanoparticles were encapsulated into the optimized wood carbon substrate(Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW)for the efficient pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The nanopore and carboxyl groups were produced by delignification and TEMPO oxidation,which accelerated the dispersion and deposition of Ru-Co/CO_(2)P nanoparticles.The RuCo alloy and RuCoP nanoparticles were produced with the doping of Ru,and more Ru-Co/CO_(2)P nanoparticles were anchored by the delignified and TEMPO oxidized wood carbon(TDCW).As anticipated,the Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW catalyst exhibited excellent pH-universal HER activity,and only 16.6,93,and 43 mV of overpotentials were required to deliver the current density of 50 mA cm^(-2)in alkaline,neutral,and acidic electrolytes,outperforming the noble Pt/C/TDCW catalyst significantly.In addition,Ru-Co/CO_(2)P@TDCW catalyst presented excellent stability for more than 600 h working at 100 mA cm^(-2)in alkaline solution(1.0 M KOH).Density function theory(DFT)results revealed that energy barriers for the dissociation of H_(2)O and the formation of H_(2)were decreased by the doping of Ru,and the conductivity and efficiency of electron migration were also enhanced.This work demonstrated a strategy to optimize the structure and properties of wood carbon substrate,providing a promising strategy to synthesize high-efficiency catalyst for H_(2)production.
文摘A new technique to fabricate silicon condenser microphone is presented.The technique is based on the use of oxidized porous silicon as sacrificial layer for the air gap and the heavy p+-doping silicon of approximately 15μm thickness for the stiff backplate.The measured sensitivity of the microphone fabricated with this technique is in the range from -45dB(5.6mV/Pa) to -55dB(1.78mV/Pa) under the frequency from 500Hz to 10kHz,and shows a gradual increase at higher frequency.The cut-off frequency is above 20kHz.
基金Supported by The Ministry of Research & Technology Republic of Indonesia with grant No.499/J10.2/PL/2009
文摘Objective: To compare the level of glutathione(GSH) and oxidized glutathione(GSSG),the ratio of GSH/GSSG and the concentration of albumin in plasma of patients with complicated and un-complicated falciparum malaria.Methods: This research was a cross sectional study using comparison analysis with the plasma GSH and GSSG, the ratio of plasma GSH/GSSG and the concentration of plasma albumin as variables. The complicated malaria patients were obtained from Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang, whereas uncomplicated malaria patients were obtained from the Regency of Pleihari South Kalimantan. Plasma GSH and GSSG levels were determined by the spectrophotometer at the wave length of 412 nm, whereas the concentration of albumin was determined by bromocresol green method in the p H of 4.1.Results: There were no significant differences between the level of plasma GSH and GSSG in complicated and uncomplicated malaria patients, as well as the ratio of plasma GSH/GSSG in the two groups(P = 0.373; P = 0.538; and P = 0.615, respectively, independent ttest). In contrast, the plasma albumin concentration in complicated malaria patients were significantly higher than uncomplicated malaria patients(P = 0.000, Mann Whitney U test).Conclusions: It can be concluded that the average of plasma GSH and GSSG level, also plasma GSH/GSSG ratio in complicated malaria are not different from uncomplicated malaria. Although plasma concentration of albumin in both groups is below the normal range,there is an increase in complicated malaria that might be as compensation of oxidative stress.
基金Projects(51172050,51102060,51302050)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(HIT.ICRST.2010009)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities,ChinaProject(HIT.NSRIF.2014129)supported by the Natural Scientific Research Innovation Foundation in Harbin Institute of Technology,China
文摘Alkali treatments with three concentrations were used to modify a microarc-oxidized(MAO) coating on titanium alloy surface in order to further improve its surface bioactivity. Morphology, chemical compositions and phase constitues, roughness, contact angle and apatite induction of the alkali-treated coatings were studied and compared. Scanning electron microscope(SEM) was applied to observe the morphologies, X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) were used to detect the phase constitutes and chemical compositions, a surface topography profilometer was used to analyze the surface roughness, and contact angle was measured by liquid drop method. Alkali treatements result in the formation of Na2Ti6O13 and Na2Ti3O7 phase on the MAO coating, which leads to the increase of surface roughness and the decrease of contact angle. Experimental results showed that the apatite induction of the alkali-treated coatings was dependent on the applied alkali concentrations during treatments, and Na+concentration can promote the formation of apatite phase.
文摘OLAND(oxygen limited autotrophic nitrification and denitrification) nitrogen removal system was constructed by coupling with oxygen limited nitritation stage and anaerobic ammonium oxidation stage. Ammonia oxidizer, as a kind of key bacteria in N cycle, plays an important role at the oxygen limited nitritation stage of OLAND nitrogen removal system. In this study, specific amplification of 16S rDNA fragment of ammonia oxidizer by nested PCR, separation of mixed PCR samples by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis(DGGE), and the quantification of ammonia oxidizer by fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) were combined to investigate the shifts of community composition and quantity of ammonia oxidizer of the oxygen limited nitritation stage in OLAND system. It showed that the community composition of ammonia oxidizer changed drastically when dissolved oxygen was decreased gradually, and the dominant ammonia oxidizer of the steady nitrite accumulation stage were completely different from that of the early stage of oxygen limited nitritation identified by DGGE . It was concluded that the Nitrosomonas may be the dominant genus of ammonia oxidizer at the oxygen limited nitritation stage of OLAND system characterized by nested PCR-DGGE and FISH, and the percentage of Nitrosomonas was 72.5% ±0.8% of ammonia oxidizer at the steady nitrite accumulation stage detected by FISH.
基金Project(2008BAB32B06) supported by the Key Projects in the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 11th Five-year Plan PeriodProject(2009ybfz20) supported by the Program for Excellent Doctor’s Degree Paper in Central South University,ChinaProject(1343/74333001114) supported by the Postgraduate’s Paper Innovation Fund of Hunan Province,China
文摘Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes the wet drop strength decrease firstly,and then increase with further increase of additive dosage.Ca(OH)2 affects the bentonite properties at the beginning,but the binding property of Ca(OH)2 will be main when the dosage is higher.The other four additives decrease the drop strength for their disadvantageous physical properties.For preheated pellets,no mater what kind of additive is added,the compressive strength will be decreased because of unmineralized additives.For roasted pellets,calcium additives can form binding phase of calcium-ferrite,and suitable liquid phase will improve recrystallization of hematite,but excessive liquid will destroy the structure of pellets,so the compressive strength of pellet increases firstly and then drops.When adding magnesium additives,the strength will be decreased because of the oxidation of magnetite retarded by MgO.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21707052)Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund(CX(18)2025)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP11905 and JUSRP51714B)Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(BE2017623)~~
文摘Oxidized nanoporous g-C3N4(PCNO)decorated with graphene oxide quantum dots(ox-GQDs)was successfully prepared by a facile self-assembly method.As co-catalysts,the ultrasmall zero-dimensional(0 D)ox-GQDs can achieve uniform dispersion on the surface/inner channels of PCNO,as well as intimate contact with PCNO through hydrogen bonding,π-π,and chemical bonding interactions.In contrast with PCNO,the ox-GQDs/PCNO composite photocatalysts possessed improved light-harvesting ability,higher charge-transfer efficiency,enhanced photooxidation capacity,and increased amounts of reactive species due to the upconversion properties,strong electron capturing ability,and peroxidase-like activity of the ox-GQDs.Therefore,the visible-light photocatalytic degradation and disinfection performances of the ox-GQDs/PCNO composite were significantly enhanced.Remarkably,the composite with a 0.2 wt.% deposited amount of ox-GQDs(ox-GQDs-0.2%/PCNO)exhibited optimum amaranth photodegradation activity,with a corresponding rate about 3.1 times as high as that of PCNO.In addition,ox-GQDs-0.2%/PCNO could inactivate about 99.6%of Escherichia coli(E.coli)cells after 4 h of visible light irradiation,whereas only^31.9% of E.coli cells were killed by PCNO.Furthermore,h+,·O2-,and·OH were determined to be the reactive species generated in the photocatalytic process of the ox-GQDs/PCNO system;these species can thoroughly mineralize azo dyes and effectively inactivate pathogenic bacteria.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872986)。
文摘Background Oxidized soybean oil(OSO)has been shown to impair growth and exacerbate inflammation,leading to intestinal barrier injury in animals.Recent evidence suggests important roles for resveratrol(RES)in the promoting growth performance,antioxidant capacity,anti-inflammatory,and regulate intestinal barriers in animals.Therefore,The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of dietary RES(purity 98%)supplementation on the growth performance,antioxidant capacity,inflammatory state,and intestinal function of weaned piglets challenged with OSO.Methods A total of 28 castrated weaned male piglets with a similar body weight of 10.197 replications per treatment and±0.10 kg were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatments for 28-d feeding trial with 1 piglet per replicate.Treatments were arranged as a 2×2 factorial with oil type[3%fresh soybean oil(FSO)vs.3%OSO]and dietary RES(0vs.300 mg/kg).Results The results showed that relative to the FSO group,OSO stress tended to decrease the average daily feed intake(ADFI),and decreased the activity levels of lipase,villus/crypt ratio(VCR),the mRNA expression of FABP1,SOD2,IL-10 and ZO-1 in the jejunum,and SOD2,GPX1,occludin and ZO-1 in the colon,the levels of acetic acid in the colonic digesta,whereas up-regulated the mRNA expression of IL-1βand TNF-αin the jejunum(P<0.05).Moreover,dietary supplementation with RES increased ether extract(EE),the activity levels of sucrase,lipase,α-amylase,villus height(VH)and VCR,the mRNA expression of FABP1,SOD2,IL-10 and occludin in the jejunum,and FABP1,PPAR-γ,GPX1,occludin and ZO-1 in the colon,and the abundance of Firmicutes,acetic and propionic acid,but decreased the levels of D-lactic acid in the plasma,the abundance of Bacteroidetes in the colonic digesta of weaned piglets compared to the non-RES group(P<0.05).Meanwhile,in the interaction effect analysis,relative to the OSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with OSO increased the activity levels of trypsin,VH in the jejunum,the abundance of Actinobacteria,the levels of butyric acid of weaned piglets,but failed to influence the activity levels of trypsin and VH,Actinobacteria abundance,the levels of butyric acid when diets were supplemented with FSO(interaction,P<0.05).Relative to the OSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with OSO decreased the activity levels of DAO in the plasma of weaned piglets but failed to influence the activity levels of DAO when diets were supplemented with FSO(interaction,P<0.05).Relative to the FSO group,dietary RES supplementation in the diets supplemented with FSO decreased the level of propionic acid,whereas RES supplementation failed to influence the level of propionic acid when the diet was supplemented with OSO(interaction,P<0.01).Conclusions Inclusion of OSO intensified inflammatory states and impaired the intestinal health characteristics of weaned piglets.Dietary RES supplementation improved the antioxidant capacity,anti-inflammatory activity,and intestinal morphology.Further studies showed that the protective effects of RES on gut health could be linked to the decreased abundance of Prevotella_1,Clostridium_sensu_stricto_6,and Prevotellaceae_UCG003 and increased levels of acetic and propionic acid.
基金State Key Clinical Specialty Construction Project,China
文摘Objective PERK/elF2/CHOP is a major signaling pathway mediating endoplasmic reticulum （ER） stress related with atherosclerosis. Oxidized LDL （ox-LDL） also induces endothelial apoptosis and plays a vital role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. The present study was conducted to explore the regulatory effect of ox-LDL on PERK/elF2a/CHOP signaling pathway in vascular endothelial cells. Methods The effects of ox-LDL on PERK and p-elF2a protein expression of primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells （HUVECs） were investigated by Western blot analysis. PERK gene silencing and selective elF2a phosphatase inhibitor, salubrinal were used to inhibit the process of ox-LDL induced endothelial cell apoptosis, caspase-3 activity, and CHOP mRNA level. Results Ox-LDL treatment significantly increased the expression of PERK, PERK-mediated inactivation of elF2a phosphorylation, and the expression of CHOP, as well as the caspase-3 activity and apoptosis. The effects of ox-LDL were markedly decreased by knocking down PERK with stable transduction of lentiviral shRNA or by selective elF2a phosphatase inhibitor, salubrinal. Conclusion This study provides the first evidence that ox-LDL induces apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells mediated largely via the PERK/elF2a/CHOP ER-stress pathway. It adds new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50978190)
文摘A laboratory trial was conducted for evaluating the capability of a continuously stirred hydrogen-based membrane biofllm reactor to simultaneously reduce nitrate （NO3--N）, sulfate （SO42-）, bromate （BrO3-）, hexavalent chromium （Cr（VI）） and para- chloronitrobenzene （p-CNB）. The reactor contained two bundles of hollow fiber membranes functioning as an autotrophic biofiim carder and hydrogen pipe as well. On the condition that hydrogen was supplied as electron donor and diffused into water through membrane pores, autohydrogenotrophic bacteria were capable of reducing contaminants to forms with lower toxicity. Reduction occurred within 1 day and removal fluxes for NO3--N, SO42-, BrO3-, Cr（VI）, and p-CNB reached 0.641, 2.396, 0.008, 0.016 and 0.031 g/（day.m2）, respectively after 112 days of continuous operation. Except for the fact that sulfate was 37% removed under high surface loading, the other four contaminants were reduced by over 95 %. The removal flux comparison between phases varying in surface loading and 1-12 pressure showed that decreasing surface loading or increasing 1-12 pressure would promote removal flux. Competition for electrons occurred among the five contaminants. Electron-equivalent flux analysis showed that the amount of utilized hydrogen was mainly controlled by NO3--N and SO42- reduction, which accounted for over 99% of the electron flux altogether. It also indicated the electron acceptor order, showing that nitrate was the most prior electron acceptor while sulfate was the second of the five contaminants.
基金Project (No.2007A142) supported by the Health Department of Zhejiang Province,China
文摘In this study, we examined the protective effects of Danshen both on endothelial progenitor cells （EPCs） in patients with hypercholesterolemia and on in-vitro EPCs of healthy volunteers. In the clinical study, we randomly divided 24 subjects with hypercholesterolemia into two groups （the control group and the Danshen-treated group）. At the end of two weeks of treatment, the EPC cellular functions of both groups were tested. The results indicated that, compared to the control group, EPCs in the Danshen-treated group showed significantly better cellular functions, which was manifested in the cloning number, the proliferation capacity, the number of EPC adhesions, and cell migration. In the subsequent in-vitro experiments, EPCs were treated with vehicle, oxidized low-density lipoprotein （Ox-LDL, 100 pg/ml）, or Ox-LDL （100 pg/ml） plus different concentrations of Danshen （Danshensu 2, 10, or 50 pg/ml, respectively） for 24 h. The results showed that Danshen treatments can prevent the detrimental effects of Ox-LDL on EPC cellular functions measured by proliferation capacity （0.24±0.08, 0.37±0.11, 0.30±0.04 vs. 0.13±0.02, P〈0.05, P〈0.01, and P〈0.01, respectively）, and adhesion ability （63.00_±11.60, 70.00±10.80, 85.50±11.41 vs. 40.50±6.85, all P〈0.01）. Compared to the group treated with Ox-LDL alone, Danshen treatment significantly decreased the lipid peroxidation end product malondialdehyde （MDA） [（4.34±0.54）, （3.98±0.47）, （3.46±0.31） vs. （5.57-±0.64） nmol/ml, all P〈0.01], increased the production of superoxide dismutase （SOD） [（29.74±0.71）, （31.09±0.83）, （30.41±0.65） vs. （14.76±3.99） U/ml, all P〈0.01], and lowered the expression of interleukin-6 （IL-6） [（24.62±7.69）, （27.04±3.14）, （33.38±18.86） vs. （230.67±33.53） pg/ml, all P〈0.01] and tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α） [（41.72±6.10）, （17.02±6.82）, （3.73±2.26） vs. （228.71±41.53） pg/ml, all P〈0.01] in Ox-LDL treated EPCs. These results suggest that Danshen may exert a protective effect through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features.
