The efficient extraction and separation of valuable metal elements from coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)are crucial for the comprehensive high-value utilization of its constituents.This study focused on the carbon-ri...The efficient extraction and separation of valuable metal elements from coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)are crucial for the comprehensive high-value utilization of its constituents.This study focused on the carbon-rich components of CGFS(CGFS-H)and systematically investigates the selective leaching behavior of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)using three organic acid extractants,i.e.,citric acid,tartaric acid,and tetrasodium iminodisuccinate.Additionally,the stepwise leaching of iron,aluminum and calcium from CGFS-H is explored.The selective dissolution mechanisms of these metals by different organic acids are elucidated through X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray fluorescence(XRF),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analyses.The results indicate that tetrasodium iminodisuccinate exhibits the highest leaching selectivity for Fe^(3+),while tartaric acid demonstrateds a comparable affinity for both Fe^(3+)and Al^(3+).In contrast citric acid shows superior selectivity toward Ca^(2+).The leaching yield of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)after sequential leaching with the three organic acids were 79.8%,65.08%and 78.6%,respectively.These findings confirm that effective and selective separation of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)from CGFS-H can be achieved via optimized organic acid-based leaching strategies.This advancement provides a critical foundation for developing Ca/Fe/Al hydrotalcite materials using CGFS-H as a sustainable feedstock,thereby facilitating the transformation of waste residue into high-value functional materials and promoting resourceefficient utilization of coal gasification fine slag.展开更多
The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensit...The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensity changes,which can compromise accuracy and repeatability.In this study,we report a novel fluorescent probe(R)-Z1 that achieves effective enantioselective recognition of chiral amino acids in water by altering emission wavelengths(>60 nm).This water-soluble probe(R)-Z1 exhibits cyan or yellow-green luminescence upon interaction with amino acid enantiomers,enabling reliable chiral detection of 14 natural amino acids.It also allows for the determination of enantiomeric excess through monitoring changes in luminescent color.Additionally,a logic operation with two inputs and three outputs was constructed based on these optical properties.Notably,amino acid enantiomers were successfully detected via dual-channel analysis at both the food and cellular levels.This study provides a new dynamic luminescence-based tool for the accurate sensing and detection of amino acid enantiomers.展开更多
Background This study investigated the potential impacts of increasing linoleic andα-linolenic acid intake during lactation and wean-to-breeding on subsequent reproduction of sows.A total of 309 sows(PIC Camborough L...Background This study investigated the potential impacts of increasing linoleic andα-linolenic acid intake during lactation and wean-to-breeding on subsequent reproduction of sows.A total of 309 sows(PIC Camborough L42)were balanced by parity(140 and 169 sows representing parity 1 to 2[P1-2]and 3 to 9[P3+],respectively)and assigned within parity to a 2×2 factorial arrangement.Factors included essential fatty acid(EFA)supplementation(control diets containing 1.2%linoleic and 0.15%α-linolenic acid or diets with 3.0%linoleic and 0.38%α-linolenic acid)and supplementation period(lactation or wean-to-breeding).Tallow(low EFA diets)or soybean oil(high EFA diets)were included at 4%in sorghum-soybean meal-wheat middlings-based diets to attain targeted EFA levels.Results High levels of EFA fed during lactation had no effect on feed intake or litter performance,but increased subsequent farrowing rate(P=0.027;82.1%vs.70.4%),tended to reduce the proportion of sows removed(P=0.070;12.4%vs.20.8%),decreased the number of total pigs born in the following litter(P=0.072;15.3 vs.16.2),and increased total pigs born alive per 100 sows weaned(P=0.062;1,122 vs.974),regardless of sow parity.Young sows(P1-2)consuming the high EFA diet during lactation displayed a shorter wean-to-estrus interval(P=0.035;4.2 vs.4.6),but P3+sows were unaffected.Increasing EFA intake for P3+sows,but not P1-2 sows,resulted in more sows bred by d 5(P=0.028;91.1%vs.81.7%)and more mummies in the subsequent litter(P=0.040;0.32 vs.0.16).Feeding increased EFA to P1-2 sows during the wean-to-breeding period decreased subsequent farrowing rate(P=0.042;72.0%vs.87.7%),and increased removal rate(P=0.003;28.8%vs.9.4%).Total pigs born alive per 100 sows weaned was reduced(P=0.007)in P1-2 sows when supplemented with EFA during wean-breeding(939 vs.1,149)but was not impacted in P3+sows(1,131 vs.982).Conclusions Supplemental EFA in lactation diets benefited subsequent reproduction of sows,regardless of parity.Increasing dietary levels of EFA during the wean-to-breeding period to younger sows negatively impacted subsequent reproduction.展开更多
Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that th...Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that the use of different types of additives or accelerantstowards enhancing the products yield and fermentation quality has got much attention,with carbon-based materials emerging as vital facilitators.Based on bibliometrics insights,this paper firstly commences with a comprehensive review of the past two decades’progress in applying carbon-based materials within anaerobic fermentation contexts.Subsequently,the recent advancements made by different research groups in order to enhance the performance of CE systemperformance are reviewed,with particular focus on the application,impact,and underlying mechanisms of carbon-based materials in expediting MCFAs biosynthesis via CE.Finally,the future research direction is prospected,aiming to inform innovative material design and sophisticated technological applications,as well as provide a reference for improving the efficiency of anaerobic fermentation of MCFAs using carbon-based material,thereby contributing to the broader discourse on enhancing sustainability and efficiency in bio-based processes.展开更多
Studies on the use of renewable materials for various applications,including polymers,have gained momentum due to global climate change and the push towards a circular economy.In this study,polymer resins were develop...Studies on the use of renewable materials for various applications,including polymers,have gained momentum due to global climate change and the push towards a circular economy.In this study,polymer resins were developed through Michael 1,4-addition.The precursors were synthesized from tall oil-based acetoacetates derived from epoxidized tall oil fatty acids or their methyl esters.Two different epoxidation methods were employed:enzymatic epoxidation of tall oil fatty acids and ion-exchange resin epoxidation of tall oil fatty acid methyl esters.Following oxirane opening and transesterification with trimethylolpropane,further esterification or transesterification was carried out to obtain the acetoacetates.These synthesized acetoacetates were then reacted with acrylates of various functionalities to obtain polymer resins with differing degrees of crosslinking.The developed polymer resins were characterized using differential scanning calorimetry,dynamic mechanical analysis,and thermogravimetric analysis.The results indicated that the glass transition temperature and storage modulus of the polymer resins were significantly influenced by both the functionality of the acrylates used and the epoxidation technique employed.Higher acrylate functionality resulted in increased stiffness,while enzymatic epoxidation enhanced the polymer’s mechanical properties,nearly doubling the storage modulus,achieving approximately 470 MPa,compared to the ion-exchange resin technique.Therefore,selecting the appropriate acrylate functionality and epoxidation method could tailor the mechanical properties of the polymer resins.展开更多
Non-naturalα-amino acids(α-AAs)are pivotal in drug and catalysis,yet their synthesis remains challenges.A photocatalytic strategy for the direct construction of N-heteroaryl-containingα-AAs from heteroaryl aldehyde...Non-naturalα-amino acids(α-AAs)are pivotal in drug and catalysis,yet their synthesis remains challenges.A photocatalytic strategy for the direct construction of N-heteroaryl-containingα-AAs from heteroaryl aldehydes via acyl radical intermediates is reported.This method exhibits exceptional functional group tolerance and enables late-stage diversification of peptides and carbonyl-group derivatization.Mechanistic studies confirm a radical-based pathway,while applications in peptide modification highlight its utility in bioorganic chemistry.展开更多
Background Ruminants and monogastric animals exhibit significant differences in gluconeogenic efficiency.In dairy cows,hepatic gluconeogenesis serves as the primary source of glucose.Metabolites modulate gluconeogenes...Background Ruminants and monogastric animals exhibit significant differences in gluconeogenic efficiency.In dairy cows,hepatic gluconeogenesis serves as the primary source of glucose.Metabolites modulate gluconeogenesis efficiency through allosteric regulation,redox state,and signal transduction pathways.However,the liver-enriched metabolites that regulate hepatic gluconeogenesis in dairy cows and their specific regulatory mechanisms remain incompletely characterized.Results Six Holstein dairy cows and six Duroc×(Landrace×Yorkshire)(DLY)crossbred pigs served as research subjects.Employing non-targeted and targeted metabolomics,we discovered that three bile acids—taurodeoxycholic acid(TDCA),taurocholic acid(TCA),and glycocholic acid(GCA)—were highly enriched in Holstein dairy cows'livers.In bovine hepatocytes,individual or combined stimulation of these bile acids significantly upregulated the expression of gluconeogenesis genes(FBP1,PCK1 and G6PC)and enhanced glucose production.In fasting mice with induced gluconeogenesis,TDCA,TCA,and GCA increased fasting blood glucose levels,and pyruvate tolerance tests further revealed their capacity to enhance hepatic gluconeogenesis,enabling more efficient glucose synthesis from pyruvate.Mechanistically,these bile acids activated Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5(TGR5),elevated intracellular cAMP levels,and ultimately enhanced gluconeogenesis via the transcription factor cAMP-response element binding protein(CREB).Notably,a TGR5 inhibitor abrogated the stimulatory effects of TDCA,TCA,and GCA on hepatic gluconeogenesis in fasting mice.Conclusion TDCA,TCA,and GCA are key metabolites promoting hepatic gluconeogenesis in dairy cows,with TGR5 as the pivotal receptor and the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway as the critical downstream mechanism.展开更多
The application of DNA hybridization technology,grounded in Watson-Crick base pairing,has facilitated the rational design of framework nucleic acids(FNAs)featuring adaptable shapes and dimensions.These nanostructures ...The application of DNA hybridization technology,grounded in Watson-Crick base pairing,has facilitated the rational design of framework nucleic acids(FNAs)featuring adaptable shapes and dimensions.These nanostructures exhibit remarkable stability and reproducibility,making them promising candidates for biomedical applications.Among various FNAs,tetrahedral FNAs(tFNAs),first introduced by Turberfield,are nanoscale assemblies of oligonucleotides that possess unique physical,chemical,and biological properties.Previous studies have demonstrated that tFNAs exhibit excellent cellular uptake,enhanced tissue permeability,and strong capabilities to promote cell migration,proliferation,and differentiation.Moreover,the intrinsic ability of tFNAs to efficiently penetrate cell membranes allows tFNAs to serve as versatile carriers for small-molecule drugs or functional oligonucleotides,thereby exerting significant anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antibacterial,and immunomodulatory effects.These features highlight the therapeutic potential of tFNA-based complexes in skin,mucosal,and barrier tissue repair and regeneration.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in the application of tFNAs for the prevention and treatment of skin,mucosal,and barrier tissue diseases,with a focus on their mechanisms of action and future prospects in regenerative medicine and targeted therapies.展开更多
Peptides play important roles in chemistry,medicinal chemistry and life science,due to their high efficiency and specificity,unusual biological and therapeutic properties.As naturally occurring peptides often face wit...Peptides play important roles in chemistry,medicinal chemistry and life science,due to their high efficiency and specificity,unusual biological and therapeutic properties.As naturally occurring peptides often face with their intrinsic limitations including metabolic instability and low membrane permeability,the strategies for synthesizing unnatural amino acids and peptides are explored.Among the methods for modifying amino acids and peptides,chemo-and site-selective approaches are preferred because of the ability to fine-tuning structural features.Recently,transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation has been employed for the functionalization of amino acids and peptides.Through domino C–H activation/annulation,a series of structurally complex and diverse amino acids and peptides is constructed.This review highlights recent advances in the synthesis of unnatural amino acids and peptides via transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation/annulation.展开更多
Short-chain fatty acids,metabolites produced by the fermentation of dietary fiber by gut microbiota,have garnered significant attention due to their correlation with neurodegenerative diseases,particularly Parkinson’...Short-chain fatty acids,metabolites produced by the fermentation of dietary fiber by gut microbiota,have garnered significant attention due to their correlation with neurodegenerative diseases,particularly Parkinson’s disease.In this review,we summarize the changes in short-chain fatty acid levels and the abundance of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria in various samples from patients with Parkinson’s disease,highlighting the critical role of gut homeostasis imbalance in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease.Focusing on the nervous system,we discuss the molecular mechanisms by which short-chain fatty acids influence the homeostasis of both the enteric nervous system and the central nervous system.We identify key processes,including the activation of G protein-coupled receptors and the inhibition of histone deacetylases by short-chain fatty acids.Importantly,structural or functional disruptions in the enteric nervous system mediated by these fatty acids may lead to abnormalα-synuclein expression and gastrointestinal dysmotility,which could serve as an initiating event in Parkinson’s disease.Furthermore,we propose that short-chain fatty acids help establish communication between the enteric nervous system and the central nervous system via the vagal nerve,immune circulation,and endocrine signaling.This communication may shed light on their potential role in the transmission ofα-synuclein from the gut to the brain.Finally,we elucidate novel treatment strategies for Parkinson’s disease that target short-chain fatty acids and examine the challenges associated with translating short-chain fatty acid-based therapies into clinical practice.In conclusion,this review emphasizes the pivotal role of short-chain fatty acids in regulating gut-brain axis integrity and their significance in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease from the perspective of the nervous system.Moreover,it highlights the potential value of short-chain fatty acids in early intervention for Parkinson’s disease.Future research into the molecular mechanisms of short-chain fatty acids and their synergistic interactions with other gut metabolites is likely to advance the clinical translation of innovative short-chain fatty acid-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease.展开更多
The effect of adding hydroxycinnamic acids(caffeic acid,sinapic acid,p-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid)in Cabernet Sauvignon dry red wine before and after fermentation was investigated,taking into account the color...The effect of adding hydroxycinnamic acids(caffeic acid,sinapic acid,p-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid)in Cabernet Sauvignon dry red wine before and after fermentation was investigated,taking into account the color parameters,anthocyanin content,and overall polyphenol levels in the wine samples.The copigmentation effect of malvidin-3-Oglucoside and sinapic acid was further explored in model solution and through theoretical calculations.The results indicated that the addition of hydroxycinnamic acids significantly enhanced the wine's color with sinapic acid(before the fermentation)showing the most pronounced color protection effect.Compared to control samples,the addition of hydroxycinnamic acids resulted in a 36%increase in total phenolic content and a 28% increase in total anthocyanin content.Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the interaction between sinapic acid and malvidin-3-O-glucoside was spontaneous and exothermic.Theoretical studies identified hydrogen bonding(HB)and dispersion forces as the main primary stabilizing forces,with the carboxyl group of sinapic acid playing a critical role while the anthocyanin backbone also influenced the interaction.展开更多
Extracting rare earth elements(REEs)from coal refuse is challenging due to their low co ncentrations and poor leachability.Bioleaching has emerged as a sustainable technology to recover REEs from low-grade materials.I...Extracting rare earth elements(REEs)from coal refuse is challenging due to their low co ncentrations and poor leachability.Bioleaching has emerged as a sustainable technology to recover REEs from low-grade materials.In this study,a ferric sulfate bio acid(BA)with an acidity of~0.2 mol/L H^(+),generated through regulated pyrite bio-oxidation,was used to leach REEs and critical metals(CMs)from coal refuse(ground to<1 mm)after 20-min roasting at 600℃.The influences of solid/liquid(S/L)ratio(100-300 g/L)and leaching temperature(25-95℃)on the leaching performance were examined.The leaching mechanisms were investigated by conducting stepwise precipitation tests and spectroscopic characterization.Results show that raising the leaching temperature to≥65℃accelerated the REE leaching kinetics but causes the loss of light REEs(LREEs)after reaching peak values at 30-60 min.Stage precipitation tests reveal that the loss is due to the incorporation of REEs,especially for LREEs,by gypsum and schwertmannite.The peak total REE(TREE)recovery of the BA leaching reaches 24.9%after 30 min of leaching at75℃with a S/L ratio of 200 g/L.Implementing the three-stage counter-current leaching increases the overall TREE recovery to 31.8%by recovering the REEs incorporated in the Fe and Ca precipitates.Meanwhile,promising recovery values of Li(55.5%),Mn(74.6%),Ni(41.6%),and Co(35.3%)are also achieved.This method provides a sustainable approach to extract REEs and critical metals from coal waste materials with a high treatment capacity.展开更多
Beer is a prominent fermented food product and is regarded as the one of most widely consumed beverage globally.There is a dearth of studies examining the impact of different types of beer with intricate components as...Beer is a prominent fermented food product and is regarded as the one of most widely consumed beverage globally.There is a dearth of studies examining the impact of different types of beer with intricate components as a comprehensive intervention on human health and immune status.This study used a 14-day continuous drinking intervention consisting of 5 beers,namely white beer,India pale ale(IPA),Pilsner,non-alcoholic beer,and premium lager beer.Surprisingly,our findings indicate that consuming white beer has little impact on the gut microbiota and physiological condition of mice,whereas consuming other types of beer leads to an increase in Lactobacillus and a decrease in Lachnospiraceae.In addition,we devised an extended feeding experiment to investigate the comparative safety and health benefits of consuming white beer.The research showed that when mice drank excessive quantities of white beer over 42 days,the intestines of the mice had more Prevotellaceae and the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio(F/B ratio)had a decline from 1.29 to 0.38.The levels of acetic acid,propionic acid,and isobutyric acid increased from 1.0,0.27,and 0.015 mg/g to 1.28,0.38,and 0.037 mg/g,respectively(P<0.05).There were no significant changes observed in the levels of most measured cytokines in the colon tissue of mice that consumed beer,however,there was an increase in the concentration of the inflammatory factor tumor nesrosis factor-α(TNF-α)from 135.86 pg/mL in the control group to 189.78 pg/mL in the white beer group(P<0.01).These results give us real-world proof that we can use to study how different beers affect the host’s health and satisfaction in future research.展开更多
Chiral amino acids(AAs)serve as essential building blocks of proteins and play vital physiological roles in living organisms.To achieve accurate,rapid,and high-throughput analysis of chiral AAs,this work proposed a me...Chiral amino acids(AAs)serve as essential building blocks of proteins and play vital physiological roles in living organisms.To achieve accurate,rapid,and high-throughput analysis of chiral AAs,this work proposed a methylbenzyl isocyanate(MBIC)derivatization strategy coupled with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry or trapped ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry.The integration of a chiral carbon atom with a rigid urea-based structure can significantly enhance the separation of chiral MBIC-labeled AA enantiomers.This phenomenon can be attributed to the labeled l-AAs allow the carboxyl group to form intramolecular hydrogen bonds with the amino group in the rigid urea-based structure,whereas labeled d-AAs are unable to form such bonds.The method based on MBIC derivatization coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry achieved simultaneous separation of 19 pairs of chiral AAs using only a C18 column within 30 min,enabling quantitatively detect twelve types of chiral AAs in the serum of healthy humans and Parkinson's patients.The distribution of twenty-four chiral AAs is observed in mouse brain using MBIC labeling-based matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-trapped ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry imaging without prior separation.Our work elucidates the principles governing the separation of chiral AAs using derivatization methods,providing valuable guidance for the separation of chiral compounds.展开更多
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 40%of body mass and 50%–75%of whole-body protein,playing a central role in meat production and quality.Efficient protein synthesis in skeletal muscle relies on an adequate s...Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 40%of body mass and 50%–75%of whole-body protein,playing a central role in meat production and quality.Efficient protein synthesis in skeletal muscle relies on an adequate supply of nutrient substrates and a balanced amino acid profile.Branched-chain amino acids(BCAA),including leucine(Leu),isoleucine(Ile),and valine(Val),are the most abundant essential amino acids in skeletal muscle and contribute to both protein synthesis and oxidative energy production.Additionally,BCAA function as signaling molecules that regulate gene expression and protein phosphorylation cascades,which significantly influence physiological processes,such as protein synthesis and degradation,glucose and lipid metabolism,and cell apoptosis and autophagy.These processes are primarily mediated through the PI3K/AKT/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathways.This review summarizes BCAA transporters and catabolic metabolism,their role as signaling molecules in regulating protein metabolism and glucose and lipid equilibrium,and applications in animal production.These findings offer both theoretical insights and practical guidelines for the precise regulation of feed efficiency and production performance through tailored dietary BCAA supplementations.展开更多
Liquid-solid phase transfer promotes the interaction of perfluoroalkyl acids(PFAAs)with the microbial system of river sediments,which may affect the environmental behavior of antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)contained...Liquid-solid phase transfer promotes the interaction of perfluoroalkyl acids(PFAAs)with the microbial system of river sediments,which may affect the environmental behavior of antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)contained in benthic environments.Sediments collected from the receiving water of the largest fluoropolymer production facility in China were analyzed to investigate the impact of PFAAs on microbial communities and ARG profiles.The main contributors to the PFAAs were perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorobutanoic acid,whose proportions(86.9%-93.4%)in the downstream surface sediments affected by industrial effluents were significantly higher than in the corresponding upstream samples(53.3%).A reduction in microbial diversity and richness was observed in the presence of high concentrations of PFAAs at the downstream sites.144 ARG subtypes,including three high-risk subtypes(bacA,aac(6′)-I and aadA),were identified in sediment samples.The discharge of fluorochemical effluents also results in a reduction of ARG diversity at subtype level.PFAAs exert a pronounced influence on the profile of ARGs in sediment.PFAAs and water quality parameters(e.g.pH and total phosphorus)were key drivers of the microbial community composition in the sediment.The regulation of microbial communities by PFAAs may represent an important pathway by which these compounds affect ARG profiles.展开更多
Triacylglycerol(TAG)components in human milk,infant formulas with different fat sources,and plant oils(palm oil,flaxseed oil,sunflower oil,corn oil,soybean oil,coconut oil,low erucic acid rapeseed oil,and high oleic a...Triacylglycerol(TAG)components in human milk,infant formulas with different fat sources,and plant oils(palm oil,flaxseed oil,sunflower oil,corn oil,soybean oil,coconut oil,low erucic acid rapeseed oil,and high oleic acid rapeseed oil)were analyzed and compared using ultraperformance supercritical fluid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPSFC-Q-TOF-MS).Distinct TAG profiles were identified by lipidomics,principal component analysis(PCA),and heatmap visualization.Human milk was characterized by a high abundance of medium-and long-chain triacylglycerols(MLCTs),saturated-unsaturated-unsaturated(SUU)-type TAGs(sn-2 palmitic acid).In contrast,plant oils lacked MLCTs and SUU-type TAGs,containing mainly TAGs esterified long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid.Breast milk contains about 27%MLCT,about 50%SUU-type triacylglycerols(which contain about 34%UPU-type triacylglycerols),which is significantly different from plant oils,structured fats and infant formulas.These findings provide a clear basis for optimizing the fat blend in infant formula to better mimic the unique TAG profile of human milk,thereby improving energy delivery and nutrient absorption for infants.展开更多
Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_...Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.展开更多
Post-exercise whey protein isolate(WPI)supplement is beneficial for skeletal muscle recovery due to the stimulation of branched chain amino acids(BCAAs).This implies us that intake slow digestion rate of protein to su...Post-exercise whey protein isolate(WPI)supplement is beneficial for skeletal muscle recovery due to the stimulation of branched chain amino acids(BCAAs).This implies us that intake slow digestion rate of protein to sustain BCAAs releasing rate may facilitate muscle protein synthesis.To examine this hypothesis,we conducted a series of protein supplements including modified slow-digesting whey(SDW),whey,hydrolyzed whey and casein,orally to mice undergoing endurance running.Our results showed that the SDW gavage constant supplied BCAAs in the serum of mice within 6 h and significantly enhanced(P<0.01)endurance exercise capacity,compared to other groups.In addition,the SDW supplementation increased the crosssectional area of mice gastrocnemius fibers,as well as their muscle and liver glycogen content.It also increased the testosterone/cortisol ratio in serum and interleukin-6(IL-6)levels in muscle,while it decreased the tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)levels and oxidative stress in muscle.Moreover,it may activate mechanistic target of rapamycin signaling by upregulating mRNA(bcat-1 and pgc-1α)expression.Thus,our findings illustrate that prolonged BCAAs supply duration promotes mice endurance running capacity and skeletal muscle growth,contributing to the advancement of sports nutrition practices.展开更多
Modern industrial environments require uninterrupted machinery operation to maintain productivity standards while ensuring safety and minimizing costs.Conventional maintenance methods,such as reactive maintenance(i.e....Modern industrial environments require uninterrupted machinery operation to maintain productivity standards while ensuring safety and minimizing costs.Conventional maintenance methods,such as reactive maintenance(i.e.,run to failure)or time-based preventive maintenance(i.e.,scheduled servicing),prove ineffective for complex systems with many Internet of Things(IoT)devices and sensors because they fall short in detecting faults at early stages when it is most crucial.This paper presents a predictive maintenance framework based on a hybrid deep learning model that integrates the capabilities of Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM)Networks and Convolutional Neural Networks(CNNs).The framework integrates spatial feature extraction and temporal sequence modeling to accurately classify the health state of industrial equipment into three categories,including Normal,Require Maintenance,and Failed.The framework uses a modular pipeline that includes IoT-enabled data collection along with secure transmission methods to manage cloud storage and provide real-time fault classification.The FD004 subset of the NASA C-MAPSS dataset,containing multivariate sensor readings from aircraft engines,serves as the training and evaluation data for the model.Experimental results show that the LSTM-CNN model outperforms baseline models such as LSTM-SVM and LSTM-RNN,achieving an overall average accuracy of 86.66%,precision of 86.00%,recall of 86.33%,and F1-score of 86.33%.Contrary to the previous LSTM-CNN-based predictive maintenance models that either provide a binary classification or rely on synthetically balanced data,our paper provides a three-class maintenance state(i.e.,Normal,Require Maintenance,and Failed)along with threshold-based labeling that retains the true nature of the degradation.In addition,our work also provides an IoT-to-cloud-based modular architecture for deployment.It offers Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS)integration,making our proposed solution not only technically sound but also practical and innovative.The solution achieves real-world industrial deployment readiness through its reliable performance alongside its scalable system design.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation(52374279)。
文摘The efficient extraction and separation of valuable metal elements from coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)are crucial for the comprehensive high-value utilization of its constituents.This study focused on the carbon-rich components of CGFS(CGFS-H)and systematically investigates the selective leaching behavior of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)using three organic acid extractants,i.e.,citric acid,tartaric acid,and tetrasodium iminodisuccinate.Additionally,the stepwise leaching of iron,aluminum and calcium from CGFS-H is explored.The selective dissolution mechanisms of these metals by different organic acids are elucidated through X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray fluorescence(XRF),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analyses.The results indicate that tetrasodium iminodisuccinate exhibits the highest leaching selectivity for Fe^(3+),while tartaric acid demonstrateds a comparable affinity for both Fe^(3+)and Al^(3+).In contrast citric acid shows superior selectivity toward Ca^(2+).The leaching yield of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)after sequential leaching with the three organic acids were 79.8%,65.08%and 78.6%,respectively.These findings confirm that effective and selective separation of Fe^(3+),Al^(3+)and Ca^(2+)from CGFS-H can be achieved via optimized organic acid-based leaching strategies.This advancement provides a critical foundation for developing Ca/Fe/Al hydrotalcite materials using CGFS-H as a sustainable feedstock,thereby facilitating the transformation of waste residue into high-value functional materials and promoting resourceefficient utilization of coal gasification fine slag.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22377097,22307036,22074114)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Nos.2020CFB623,2021CFB556)Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education(No.LCX202305)。
文摘The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensity changes,which can compromise accuracy and repeatability.In this study,we report a novel fluorescent probe(R)-Z1 that achieves effective enantioselective recognition of chiral amino acids in water by altering emission wavelengths(>60 nm).This water-soluble probe(R)-Z1 exhibits cyan or yellow-green luminescence upon interaction with amino acid enantiomers,enabling reliable chiral detection of 14 natural amino acids.It also allows for the determination of enantiomeric excess through monitoring changes in luminescent color.Additionally,a logic operation with two inputs and three outputs was constructed based on these optical properties.Notably,amino acid enantiomers were successfully detected via dual-channel analysis at both the food and cellular levels.This study provides a new dynamic luminescence-based tool for the accurate sensing and detection of amino acid enantiomers.
文摘Background This study investigated the potential impacts of increasing linoleic andα-linolenic acid intake during lactation and wean-to-breeding on subsequent reproduction of sows.A total of 309 sows(PIC Camborough L42)were balanced by parity(140 and 169 sows representing parity 1 to 2[P1-2]and 3 to 9[P3+],respectively)and assigned within parity to a 2×2 factorial arrangement.Factors included essential fatty acid(EFA)supplementation(control diets containing 1.2%linoleic and 0.15%α-linolenic acid or diets with 3.0%linoleic and 0.38%α-linolenic acid)and supplementation period(lactation or wean-to-breeding).Tallow(low EFA diets)or soybean oil(high EFA diets)were included at 4%in sorghum-soybean meal-wheat middlings-based diets to attain targeted EFA levels.Results High levels of EFA fed during lactation had no effect on feed intake or litter performance,but increased subsequent farrowing rate(P=0.027;82.1%vs.70.4%),tended to reduce the proportion of sows removed(P=0.070;12.4%vs.20.8%),decreased the number of total pigs born in the following litter(P=0.072;15.3 vs.16.2),and increased total pigs born alive per 100 sows weaned(P=0.062;1,122 vs.974),regardless of sow parity.Young sows(P1-2)consuming the high EFA diet during lactation displayed a shorter wean-to-estrus interval(P=0.035;4.2 vs.4.6),but P3+sows were unaffected.Increasing EFA intake for P3+sows,but not P1-2 sows,resulted in more sows bred by d 5(P=0.028;91.1%vs.81.7%)and more mummies in the subsequent litter(P=0.040;0.32 vs.0.16).Feeding increased EFA to P1-2 sows during the wean-to-breeding period decreased subsequent farrowing rate(P=0.042;72.0%vs.87.7%),and increased removal rate(P=0.003;28.8%vs.9.4%).Total pigs born alive per 100 sows weaned was reduced(P=0.007)in P1-2 sows when supplemented with EFA during wean-breeding(939 vs.1,149)but was not impacted in P3+sows(1,131 vs.982).Conclusions Supplemental EFA in lactation diets benefited subsequent reproduction of sows,regardless of parity.Increasing dietary levels of EFA during the wean-to-breeding period to younger sows negatively impacted subsequent reproduction.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1906600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52000132).
文摘Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that the use of different types of additives or accelerantstowards enhancing the products yield and fermentation quality has got much attention,with carbon-based materials emerging as vital facilitators.Based on bibliometrics insights,this paper firstly commences with a comprehensive review of the past two decades’progress in applying carbon-based materials within anaerobic fermentation contexts.Subsequently,the recent advancements made by different research groups in order to enhance the performance of CE systemperformance are reviewed,with particular focus on the application,impact,and underlying mechanisms of carbon-based materials in expediting MCFAs biosynthesis via CE.Finally,the future research direction is prospected,aiming to inform innovative material design and sophisticated technological applications,as well as provide a reference for improving the efficiency of anaerobic fermentation of MCFAs using carbon-based material,thereby contributing to the broader discourse on enhancing sustainability and efficiency in bio-based processes.
基金funded by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry Bioeconomic grant no.04-24“Development of Composites from Polymer Resin Synthesized from Tall Oil Fatty Acids and Reinforced with Various Fillers”(FiTeCo).
文摘Studies on the use of renewable materials for various applications,including polymers,have gained momentum due to global climate change and the push towards a circular economy.In this study,polymer resins were developed through Michael 1,4-addition.The precursors were synthesized from tall oil-based acetoacetates derived from epoxidized tall oil fatty acids or their methyl esters.Two different epoxidation methods were employed:enzymatic epoxidation of tall oil fatty acids and ion-exchange resin epoxidation of tall oil fatty acid methyl esters.Following oxirane opening and transesterification with trimethylolpropane,further esterification or transesterification was carried out to obtain the acetoacetates.These synthesized acetoacetates were then reacted with acrylates of various functionalities to obtain polymer resins with differing degrees of crosslinking.The developed polymer resins were characterized using differential scanning calorimetry,dynamic mechanical analysis,and thermogravimetric analysis.The results indicated that the glass transition temperature and storage modulus of the polymer resins were significantly influenced by both the functionality of the acrylates used and the epoxidation technique employed.Higher acrylate functionality resulted in increased stiffness,while enzymatic epoxidation enhanced the polymer’s mechanical properties,nearly doubling the storage modulus,achieving approximately 470 MPa,compared to the ion-exchange resin technique.Therefore,selecting the appropriate acrylate functionality and epoxidation method could tailor the mechanical properties of the polymer resins.
文摘Non-naturalα-amino acids(α-AAs)are pivotal in drug and catalysis,yet their synthesis remains challenges.A photocatalytic strategy for the direct construction of N-heteroaryl-containingα-AAs from heteroaryl aldehydes via acyl radical intermediates is reported.This method exhibits exceptional functional group tolerance and enables late-stage diversification of peptides and carbonyl-group derivatization.Mechanistic studies confirm a radical-based pathway,while applications in peptide modification highlight its utility in bioorganic chemistry.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(grant number 32422082)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province(grant number 2025JC-QYXQ-009)。
文摘Background Ruminants and monogastric animals exhibit significant differences in gluconeogenic efficiency.In dairy cows,hepatic gluconeogenesis serves as the primary source of glucose.Metabolites modulate gluconeogenesis efficiency through allosteric regulation,redox state,and signal transduction pathways.However,the liver-enriched metabolites that regulate hepatic gluconeogenesis in dairy cows and their specific regulatory mechanisms remain incompletely characterized.Results Six Holstein dairy cows and six Duroc×(Landrace×Yorkshire)(DLY)crossbred pigs served as research subjects.Employing non-targeted and targeted metabolomics,we discovered that three bile acids—taurodeoxycholic acid(TDCA),taurocholic acid(TCA),and glycocholic acid(GCA)—were highly enriched in Holstein dairy cows'livers.In bovine hepatocytes,individual or combined stimulation of these bile acids significantly upregulated the expression of gluconeogenesis genes(FBP1,PCK1 and G6PC)and enhanced glucose production.In fasting mice with induced gluconeogenesis,TDCA,TCA,and GCA increased fasting blood glucose levels,and pyruvate tolerance tests further revealed their capacity to enhance hepatic gluconeogenesis,enabling more efficient glucose synthesis from pyruvate.Mechanistically,these bile acids activated Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5(TGR5),elevated intracellular cAMP levels,and ultimately enhanced gluconeogenesis via the transcription factor cAMP-response element binding protein(CREB).Notably,a TGR5 inhibitor abrogated the stimulatory effects of TDCA,TCA,and GCA on hepatic gluconeogenesis in fasting mice.Conclusion TDCA,TCA,and GCA are key metabolites promoting hepatic gluconeogenesis in dairy cows,with TGR5 as the pivotal receptor and the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway as the critical downstream mechanism.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81960199)Clinical Translational Innovation Cultivating Fund 550 Project of Hainan General Hospital,Joint Program on Health Science&Technology Innovation of Hainan Province(No.WSJK2024MS127)Academic Enhancement Support Program of Hainan Medical University(No.XSTS2025093).
文摘The application of DNA hybridization technology,grounded in Watson-Crick base pairing,has facilitated the rational design of framework nucleic acids(FNAs)featuring adaptable shapes and dimensions.These nanostructures exhibit remarkable stability and reproducibility,making them promising candidates for biomedical applications.Among various FNAs,tetrahedral FNAs(tFNAs),first introduced by Turberfield,are nanoscale assemblies of oligonucleotides that possess unique physical,chemical,and biological properties.Previous studies have demonstrated that tFNAs exhibit excellent cellular uptake,enhanced tissue permeability,and strong capabilities to promote cell migration,proliferation,and differentiation.Moreover,the intrinsic ability of tFNAs to efficiently penetrate cell membranes allows tFNAs to serve as versatile carriers for small-molecule drugs or functional oligonucleotides,thereby exerting significant anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antibacterial,and immunomodulatory effects.These features highlight the therapeutic potential of tFNA-based complexes in skin,mucosal,and barrier tissue repair and regeneration.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in the application of tFNAs for the prevention and treatment of skin,mucosal,and barrier tissue diseases,with a focus on their mechanisms of action and future prospects in regenerative medicine and targeted therapies.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20220409)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22401153)+2 种基金the FWO[Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders(Belgium)]for financial support(recipient Erik V.Van der Eycken)the Research Council of the KU Leuven(recipient Erik V.Van der Eycken)the support of the"RUDN University Strategic Academic Leadership Program"(recipient Erik V.Van der Eycken).
文摘Peptides play important roles in chemistry,medicinal chemistry and life science,due to their high efficiency and specificity,unusual biological and therapeutic properties.As naturally occurring peptides often face with their intrinsic limitations including metabolic instability and low membrane permeability,the strategies for synthesizing unnatural amino acids and peptides are explored.Among the methods for modifying amino acids and peptides,chemo-and site-selective approaches are preferred because of the ability to fine-tuning structural features.Recently,transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation has been employed for the functionalization of amino acids and peptides.Through domino C–H activation/annulation,a series of structurally complex and diverse amino acids and peptides is constructed.This review highlights recent advances in the synthesis of unnatural amino acids and peptides via transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation/annulation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China,No.2021YFC2501200(to PC).
文摘Short-chain fatty acids,metabolites produced by the fermentation of dietary fiber by gut microbiota,have garnered significant attention due to their correlation with neurodegenerative diseases,particularly Parkinson’s disease.In this review,we summarize the changes in short-chain fatty acid levels and the abundance of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria in various samples from patients with Parkinson’s disease,highlighting the critical role of gut homeostasis imbalance in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease.Focusing on the nervous system,we discuss the molecular mechanisms by which short-chain fatty acids influence the homeostasis of both the enteric nervous system and the central nervous system.We identify key processes,including the activation of G protein-coupled receptors and the inhibition of histone deacetylases by short-chain fatty acids.Importantly,structural or functional disruptions in the enteric nervous system mediated by these fatty acids may lead to abnormalα-synuclein expression and gastrointestinal dysmotility,which could serve as an initiating event in Parkinson’s disease.Furthermore,we propose that short-chain fatty acids help establish communication between the enteric nervous system and the central nervous system via the vagal nerve,immune circulation,and endocrine signaling.This communication may shed light on their potential role in the transmission ofα-synuclein from the gut to the brain.Finally,we elucidate novel treatment strategies for Parkinson’s disease that target short-chain fatty acids and examine the challenges associated with translating short-chain fatty acid-based therapies into clinical practice.In conclusion,this review emphasizes the pivotal role of short-chain fatty acids in regulating gut-brain axis integrity and their significance in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease from the perspective of the nervous system.Moreover,it highlights the potential value of short-chain fatty acids in early intervention for Parkinson’s disease.Future research into the molecular mechanisms of short-chain fatty acids and their synergistic interactions with other gut metabolites is likely to advance the clinical translation of innovative short-chain fatty acid-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program of Shaanxi Province,China(2024NC-YBXM-146)the Xi’an Agricultural Technology Research and Development Project,China(24NYGG0048)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Xianyang,China(L2024-ZDYF-ZDYF-NY-0028)the National Foreign Expert Project of China(G2023172002L)。
文摘The effect of adding hydroxycinnamic acids(caffeic acid,sinapic acid,p-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid)in Cabernet Sauvignon dry red wine before and after fermentation was investigated,taking into account the color parameters,anthocyanin content,and overall polyphenol levels in the wine samples.The copigmentation effect of malvidin-3-Oglucoside and sinapic acid was further explored in model solution and through theoretical calculations.The results indicated that the addition of hydroxycinnamic acids significantly enhanced the wine's color with sinapic acid(before the fermentation)showing the most pronounced color protection effect.Compared to control samples,the addition of hydroxycinnamic acids resulted in a 36%increase in total phenolic content and a 28% increase in total anthocyanin content.Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the interaction between sinapic acid and malvidin-3-O-glucoside was spontaneous and exothermic.Theoretical studies identified hydrogen bonding(HB)and dispersion forces as the main primary stabilizing forces,with the carboxyl group of sinapic acid playing a critical role while the anthocyanin backbone also influenced the interaction.
文摘Extracting rare earth elements(REEs)from coal refuse is challenging due to their low co ncentrations and poor leachability.Bioleaching has emerged as a sustainable technology to recover REEs from low-grade materials.In this study,a ferric sulfate bio acid(BA)with an acidity of~0.2 mol/L H^(+),generated through regulated pyrite bio-oxidation,was used to leach REEs and critical metals(CMs)from coal refuse(ground to<1 mm)after 20-min roasting at 600℃.The influences of solid/liquid(S/L)ratio(100-300 g/L)and leaching temperature(25-95℃)on the leaching performance were examined.The leaching mechanisms were investigated by conducting stepwise precipitation tests and spectroscopic characterization.Results show that raising the leaching temperature to≥65℃accelerated the REE leaching kinetics but causes the loss of light REEs(LREEs)after reaching peak values at 30-60 min.Stage precipitation tests reveal that the loss is due to the incorporation of REEs,especially for LREEs,by gypsum and schwertmannite.The peak total REE(TREE)recovery of the BA leaching reaches 24.9%after 30 min of leaching at75℃with a S/L ratio of 200 g/L.Implementing the three-stage counter-current leaching increases the overall TREE recovery to 31.8%by recovering the REEs incorporated in the Fe and Ca precipitates.Meanwhile,promising recovery values of Li(55.5%),Mn(74.6%),Ni(41.6%),and Co(35.3%)are also achieved.This method provides a sustainable approach to extract REEs and critical metals from coal waste materials with a high treatment capacity.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1304103)Agricultural Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CXGC2024A04)SKLMT Frontiers&Challenges Project.
文摘Beer is a prominent fermented food product and is regarded as the one of most widely consumed beverage globally.There is a dearth of studies examining the impact of different types of beer with intricate components as a comprehensive intervention on human health and immune status.This study used a 14-day continuous drinking intervention consisting of 5 beers,namely white beer,India pale ale(IPA),Pilsner,non-alcoholic beer,and premium lager beer.Surprisingly,our findings indicate that consuming white beer has little impact on the gut microbiota and physiological condition of mice,whereas consuming other types of beer leads to an increase in Lactobacillus and a decrease in Lachnospiraceae.In addition,we devised an extended feeding experiment to investigate the comparative safety and health benefits of consuming white beer.The research showed that when mice drank excessive quantities of white beer over 42 days,the intestines of the mice had more Prevotellaceae and the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio(F/B ratio)had a decline from 1.29 to 0.38.The levels of acetic acid,propionic acid,and isobutyric acid increased from 1.0,0.27,and 0.015 mg/g to 1.28,0.38,and 0.037 mg/g,respectively(P<0.05).There were no significant changes observed in the levels of most measured cytokines in the colon tissue of mice that consumed beer,however,there was an increase in the concentration of the inflammatory factor tumor nesrosis factor-α(TNF-α)from 135.86 pg/mL in the control group to 189.78 pg/mL in the white beer group(P<0.01).These results give us real-world proof that we can use to study how different beers affect the host’s health and satisfaction in future research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22404023,22274021,and 22036001).
文摘Chiral amino acids(AAs)serve as essential building blocks of proteins and play vital physiological roles in living organisms.To achieve accurate,rapid,and high-throughput analysis of chiral AAs,this work proposed a methylbenzyl isocyanate(MBIC)derivatization strategy coupled with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry or trapped ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry.The integration of a chiral carbon atom with a rigid urea-based structure can significantly enhance the separation of chiral MBIC-labeled AA enantiomers.This phenomenon can be attributed to the labeled l-AAs allow the carboxyl group to form intramolecular hydrogen bonds with the amino group in the rigid urea-based structure,whereas labeled d-AAs are unable to form such bonds.The method based on MBIC derivatization coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry achieved simultaneous separation of 19 pairs of chiral AAs using only a C18 column within 30 min,enabling quantitatively detect twelve types of chiral AAs in the serum of healthy humans and Parkinson's patients.The distribution of twenty-four chiral AAs is observed in mouse brain using MBIC labeling-based matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-trapped ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry imaging without prior separation.Our work elucidates the principles governing the separation of chiral AAs using derivatization methods,providing valuable guidance for the separation of chiral compounds.
基金partly funded by National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFD1301405)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University。
文摘Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 40%of body mass and 50%–75%of whole-body protein,playing a central role in meat production and quality.Efficient protein synthesis in skeletal muscle relies on an adequate supply of nutrient substrates and a balanced amino acid profile.Branched-chain amino acids(BCAA),including leucine(Leu),isoleucine(Ile),and valine(Val),are the most abundant essential amino acids in skeletal muscle and contribute to both protein synthesis and oxidative energy production.Additionally,BCAA function as signaling molecules that regulate gene expression and protein phosphorylation cascades,which significantly influence physiological processes,such as protein synthesis and degradation,glucose and lipid metabolism,and cell apoptosis and autophagy.These processes are primarily mediated through the PI3K/AKT/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathways.This review summarizes BCAA transporters and catabolic metabolism,their role as signaling molecules in regulating protein metabolism and glucose and lipid equilibrium,and applications in animal production.These findings offer both theoretical insights and practical guidelines for the precise regulation of feed efficiency and production performance through tailored dietary BCAA supplementations.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Develop-ment Program of China(No.2021YFC3200805)the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325001 and 52170009).
文摘Liquid-solid phase transfer promotes the interaction of perfluoroalkyl acids(PFAAs)with the microbial system of river sediments,which may affect the environmental behavior of antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)contained in benthic environments.Sediments collected from the receiving water of the largest fluoropolymer production facility in China were analyzed to investigate the impact of PFAAs on microbial communities and ARG profiles.The main contributors to the PFAAs were perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorobutanoic acid,whose proportions(86.9%-93.4%)in the downstream surface sediments affected by industrial effluents were significantly higher than in the corresponding upstream samples(53.3%).A reduction in microbial diversity and richness was observed in the presence of high concentrations of PFAAs at the downstream sites.144 ARG subtypes,including three high-risk subtypes(bacA,aac(6′)-I and aadA),were identified in sediment samples.The discharge of fluorochemical effluents also results in a reduction of ARG diversity at subtype level.PFAAs exert a pronounced influence on the profile of ARGs in sediment.PFAAs and water quality parameters(e.g.pH and total phosphorus)were key drivers of the microbial community composition in the sediment.The regulation of microbial communities by PFAAs may represent an important pathway by which these compounds affect ARG profiles.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD2100700).
文摘Triacylglycerol(TAG)components in human milk,infant formulas with different fat sources,and plant oils(palm oil,flaxseed oil,sunflower oil,corn oil,soybean oil,coconut oil,low erucic acid rapeseed oil,and high oleic acid rapeseed oil)were analyzed and compared using ultraperformance supercritical fluid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPSFC-Q-TOF-MS).Distinct TAG profiles were identified by lipidomics,principal component analysis(PCA),and heatmap visualization.Human milk was characterized by a high abundance of medium-and long-chain triacylglycerols(MLCTs),saturated-unsaturated-unsaturated(SUU)-type TAGs(sn-2 palmitic acid).In contrast,plant oils lacked MLCTs and SUU-type TAGs,containing mainly TAGs esterified long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid.Breast milk contains about 27%MLCT,about 50%SUU-type triacylglycerols(which contain about 34%UPU-type triacylglycerols),which is significantly different from plant oils,structured fats and infant formulas.These findings provide a clear basis for optimizing the fat blend in infant formula to better mimic the unique TAG profile of human milk,thereby improving energy delivery and nutrient absorption for infants.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Award 91745203) supplemented by Central Universities’ Basic Research Funds.
文摘Ceramic cells promise ideal energy conversion and storage devices,making the development of efficient and robust air electrodes crucial for their application.In this study,a Ba_(0.4)Sr_(0.5)Cs_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Fe_(0.2)Nb_(0.1)O_(3−δ)(BSCCFN)air electrode,based on Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Co_(0.8)Fe_(0.2)O_(3−δ)(BSCF),is designed using a perovskite A-B-site ionic Lewis acid strength(ISA)polarization distribution strategy and is successfully applied in both oxygen-ion conducting solid oxide fuel cells(O-SOFCs)and proton-conducting reversible protonic ceramic cells(R-PCCs).When BSCCFN is used as the air electrode in O-SOFCs,a peak power density(PPD)of 1.45 W cm^(−2)is achieved at 650°C,whereas in R-PCCs,a PPD of 1.13 W cm^(−2)and a current density of−1.8 A cm^(−2)at 1.3 V are achieved at the same temperature and show stable reversibility over 100 h.Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations demonstrate that low-ISA Cs+doping accelerates the reaction kinetics of both oxygen ions and protons,while high-ISA Nb^(5+)doping enhances electrode stability.The synergistic effect of Cs^(+)and Nb^(5+)co-doping in the BSCCFN electrode lies in the ISA polarization distribution,which weakens the Co/Fe–O bond covalency,thereby promoting oxygen vacancy formation and facilitating the conduction of oxygen ions and protons.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP622014)Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province,Jiangnan University(2022-3-2)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF1100300).
文摘Post-exercise whey protein isolate(WPI)supplement is beneficial for skeletal muscle recovery due to the stimulation of branched chain amino acids(BCAAs).This implies us that intake slow digestion rate of protein to sustain BCAAs releasing rate may facilitate muscle protein synthesis.To examine this hypothesis,we conducted a series of protein supplements including modified slow-digesting whey(SDW),whey,hydrolyzed whey and casein,orally to mice undergoing endurance running.Our results showed that the SDW gavage constant supplied BCAAs in the serum of mice within 6 h and significantly enhanced(P<0.01)endurance exercise capacity,compared to other groups.In addition,the SDW supplementation increased the crosssectional area of mice gastrocnemius fibers,as well as their muscle and liver glycogen content.It also increased the testosterone/cortisol ratio in serum and interleukin-6(IL-6)levels in muscle,while it decreased the tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)levels and oxidative stress in muscle.Moreover,it may activate mechanistic target of rapamycin signaling by upregulating mRNA(bcat-1 and pgc-1α)expression.Thus,our findings illustrate that prolonged BCAAs supply duration promotes mice endurance running capacity and skeletal muscle growth,contributing to the advancement of sports nutrition practices.
文摘Modern industrial environments require uninterrupted machinery operation to maintain productivity standards while ensuring safety and minimizing costs.Conventional maintenance methods,such as reactive maintenance(i.e.,run to failure)or time-based preventive maintenance(i.e.,scheduled servicing),prove ineffective for complex systems with many Internet of Things(IoT)devices and sensors because they fall short in detecting faults at early stages when it is most crucial.This paper presents a predictive maintenance framework based on a hybrid deep learning model that integrates the capabilities of Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM)Networks and Convolutional Neural Networks(CNNs).The framework integrates spatial feature extraction and temporal sequence modeling to accurately classify the health state of industrial equipment into three categories,including Normal,Require Maintenance,and Failed.The framework uses a modular pipeline that includes IoT-enabled data collection along with secure transmission methods to manage cloud storage and provide real-time fault classification.The FD004 subset of the NASA C-MAPSS dataset,containing multivariate sensor readings from aircraft engines,serves as the training and evaluation data for the model.Experimental results show that the LSTM-CNN model outperforms baseline models such as LSTM-SVM and LSTM-RNN,achieving an overall average accuracy of 86.66%,precision of 86.00%,recall of 86.33%,and F1-score of 86.33%.Contrary to the previous LSTM-CNN-based predictive maintenance models that either provide a binary classification or rely on synthetically balanced data,our paper provides a three-class maintenance state(i.e.,Normal,Require Maintenance,and Failed)along with threshold-based labeling that retains the true nature of the degradation.In addition,our work also provides an IoT-to-cloud-based modular architecture for deployment.It offers Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS)integration,making our proposed solution not only technically sound but also practical and innovative.The solution achieves real-world industrial deployment readiness through its reliable performance alongside its scalable system design.
