Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is one of the most promising strategies to pro-duce green hydrogen energy,and it is crucial to exploit highly conductive and good corrosion-resistant coatings on bipol...Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is one of the most promising strategies to pro-duce green hydrogen energy,and it is crucial to exploit highly conductive and good corrosion-resistant coatings on bipolar plates(BPs),one of the core components in PEMWE cells.In this work,NbN coatings are deposited on Ti BPs by magnetron sputtering to improve the corrosion resistance and conductivity,for which the critical process parameters,such as the working pressure,partial nitrogen pressure and de-position temperature are well optimized.It is found that the compact microstructure,highly conductive δ-NbN and uniform nanoparticles play a dominant role in the synergistic improvement of the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity of NbN coatings.The optimized NbN coatings exhibit excellent cor-rosion resistance with the low corrosion current density of 1.1×10^(-8) A cm^(-2),a high potential value of-0.005 V vs.SCE and a low ICR value of 15.8 mΩcm2@1.5 MPa.Accordingly,NbN coatings can be a promising candidate for the development of the low-cost and high-anti-corrosion Ti BPs of PEMWE.展开更多
TaN coatings were deposited on Ti bipolar plates by magnetron sputtering to improve corrosion resistance and service life.The influence of N_(2) flow rate on the surface morphology,hydrophobicity,crystallinity,corrosi...TaN coatings were deposited on Ti bipolar plates by magnetron sputtering to improve corrosion resistance and service life.The influence of N_(2) flow rate on the surface morphology,hydrophobicity,crystallinity,corrosion resistance,and interfacial contact resistance of TaN coatings was studied.Results show that as the N_(2) flow rate increases,the roughness of TaN coatings decreases firstly and then increases,and the hydrophobicity increases firstly and then decreases.At the N_(2) flow rate of 3 mL/min,TaN coating with larger grain size presents lower roughness and high hydrophobicity.The coating possesses the lowest corrosion current density of 2.82µA·cm^(−2) and the highest corrosion potential of−0.184 V vs.SCE in the simulated proton exchange membrane water electrolyser environment.After a potentiostatic polarization test for 10 h,a few corrosion pits are observed on the TaN coatings deposited at an N_(2) flow rate of 3 mL/min.After 75 h of electrolytic water performance testing,the TaN coating on bipolar plate improves the corrosion resistance and thus enhances the electrolysis efficiency(68.87%),greatly reducing the cost of bipolar plates.展开更多
Plutella xylostella,a major pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide,has developed resistance to diamide insecticides.Thiotraniliprole,a novel synthetic diamide insecticide,exhibits excellent activity against P.xylost...Plutella xylostella,a major pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide,has developed resistance to diamide insecticides.Thiotraniliprole,a novel synthetic diamide insecticide,exhibits excellent activity against P.xylostella.In the present study,we aimed to confirm the resistance risk,cross-resistance,and mechanisms of resistance to thiotraniliprole in P.xylostella.After 40 consecutive generations of thiotraniliprole selection,we obtained a thiotraniliprole-resistance P.xylostella strain with a 5141.58-fold resistance ratio(RR)to thiotraniliprole.The overall realized heritability(h^(2))value of resistance was estimated as 0.9 using threshold trait analysis,indicating that the risk of developing resistance to thiotraniliprole is high in P.xylostella.The thiotraniliprole-resistant(TR)strain showed noticeable cross-resistance to chlorantraniliprole(RR=44670.05),cyantraniliprole(RR=7038.58),and tetrachlorantraniliprole(RR=1506.01),but no cross-resistance to tolfenpyrad,indoxacarb,diafenthiuron,or abamectin compared with the susceptible(S)strain.The enzyme assay data showed that the activities of glutathione-S transferase(GST),carboxylesterase(CarE),and the content of cytochrome P450 monooxygenase(P450s)were significantly higher in the TR strain than in the S strain.Sequencing of the full-length PxRyR cDNA revealed the gene site I4790K in the TR strain with a 100%frequency.This mutation in PxRyR likely underlies the high-level cross-resistance between thiotraniliprole and three other diamide insecticides.These findings provide valuable information for optimizing resistance management strategies to delay thiotraniliprole resistance development and ensure sustainable control of P.xylostella.展开更多
BACKGROUND In the absence of effective antimicrobials,transplant surgery is not viable,and antirejection immunosuppressants cannot be administered,as resistant infections compromise the life-saving goal of organ trans...BACKGROUND In the absence of effective antimicrobials,transplant surgery is not viable,and antirejection immunosuppressants cannot be administered,as resistant infections compromise the life-saving goal of organ transplantation.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobials in preventing resistance in solid organ transplant recipients.METHODS A systematic review was conducted using a search methodology consistent with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.This review included randomized clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial agents(prophylactic or therapeutic)aimed at preventing antimicrobial resistance.The search strategy involved analyzing multiple databases,including PubMed/MEDLINE,Web of Science,Embase,Scopus,and SciELO,as well as examining gray literature sources on Google Scholar.A comprehensive electronic database search was conducted from the databases’inception until May 2024,with no language restrictions.RESULTS After the final phase of the eligibility assessment,this systematic review ultimate-ly included 7 articles.A total of 2318 patients were studied.The most studied microorganisms were cytomegalovirus,although vancomycinresistant enterococci,Clostridioides difficile,and multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales were also analyzed.The antimicrobials used in the interventions were mainly maribavir,valganciclovir,gancic-lovir,and colistin-neomycin.Of concern,all clinical trials showed significant proportions of resistant microorga-nisms after the interventions,with no statistically significant differences between the groups(mean resistance 13.47%vs 14.39%),except for two studies that demonstrated greater efficacy of maribavir and valganciclovir(mean resistance 22.2%vs 41.1%in the control group;P<0.05).The total reported deaths in three clinical trials were 75,and there were 24 graft rejections in two studies.CONCLUSION All clinical trials reported significant proportions of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms following interventions.More high-quality randomized clinical trials are needed to corroborate these results.展开更多
To enhance the resistance of honeycomb sandwich panel against local impact,this study delved into the matching relationship between face sheets and core.An integrated approach,combining experiment,simulation,and theor...To enhance the resistance of honeycomb sandwich panel against local impact,this study delved into the matching relationship between face sheets and core.An integrated approach,combining experiment,simulation,and theoretical methods,was used.Local loading experiments were conducted to validate the accuracy of the finite element model.Furthermore,a control equation was formulated to correlate structural parameters with response modes,and a matching coefficientλ(representing the ratio of core thickness to face sheet thickness)was introduced to establish a link between these parameters and impact characteristics.A demand-driven reverse design methodology for structural parameters was developed,with numerical simulations employed to assess its effectiveness.The results indicate that the proposed theory can accurately predict response modes and key indicators.An increase in theλbolsters the structural indentation resistance while concurrently heightens the likelihood of penetration.Conversely,a decrease in theλimproves the resistance to penetration,albeit potentially leading to significant deformations in the rear face sheet.Numerical simulations demonstrate that the reverse design methodology significantly enhances the structural penetration resistance.Comparative analyses indicate that appropriate matching reduces indentation depth by 27.4% and indentation radius by 41.8%of the proposed structure.展开更多
The predominant causal agent of poplar leaf blight is the pathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissl., which exhibits host specificity toward Populus species. To elucidate the molecular response mechanisms of...The predominant causal agent of poplar leaf blight is the pathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissl., which exhibits host specificity toward Populus species. To elucidate the molecular response mechanisms of A. alternata under fludioxonil fungicide stress, the fungus was cultured at the half-maximal effective concentration (EC₅₀) of fludioxonil. Transcriptomic and metabolomic profiles were analyzed using mycelia harvested under these conditions. Comparative analysis revealed 1,001 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the resistant strain (RS) relative to the wild-type strain (WT), comprising 628 upregulated and 373 downregulated genes. Concurrently, 524 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were identified, with 336 upregulated and 188 downregulated metabolites. KEGG pathway enrichment demonstrated pronounced upregulation in glycerophospholipid metabolism, α-linolenic acid metabolism, nucleic acid biosynthesis, and glycosylation processes. Conversely, arachidonic acid and galactose metabolism pathways were suppressed. Significant downregulation was observed in phosphatidylinositol signaling, aflatoxin biosynthesis, and cutin/suberin/wax biosynthesis pathways. Transcriptomic profiling further indicated that upregulated DEGs were predominantly associated with amino sugar/nucleotide sugar metabolism, ABC transporters, aflatoxin biosynthesis, and purine metabolism, while downregulated DEGs were enriched in N-glycan biosynthesis, endoplasmic reticulum protein processing, steroid biosynthesis, and riboflavin metabolism. Fludioxonil exerted substantial inhibitory effects on fungal growth, pathogenicity, and metabolic activity. Mechanistically, A. alternata counteracted fungicide-induced stress through modulation of its antioxidant defense system. This integrative multi-omics study delineates the dynamic gene expression and metabolic reprogramming in A. alternata under fludioxonil exposure, providing novel insights into potential molecular targets and informing the development of next-generation fungicidal strategies for phytopathogen control.展开更多
Pectobacterium carotovorum(Pc)is a necrotrophic bacterial pathogen that causes soft rot disease in Brassica rapa crops,including Chinese cabbage(B.rapa ssp.pekinensis),resulting in significant yield losses worldwide(R...Pectobacterium carotovorum(Pc)is a necrotrophic bacterial pathogen that causes soft rot disease in Brassica rapa crops,including Chinese cabbage(B.rapa ssp.pekinensis),resulting in significant yield losses worldwide(Roh et al.,2010).Deployment of resistant Chinese cabbage varieties and mining novel resistance genes for breeding resistant varieties against soft rot are key approaches that are currently used to prevent soft rot infections and ensure high yield and quality in Chinese cabbage.However,the highly adapted pathogen can easily overcome resistance(R)gene-mediated defense responses.Thus,discovering novel resistance genes and understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying R-mediated resistance against soft rot are sustained strategies for Chinese cabbage breeding.展开更多
Postgrouting at the pile tip enhances the performance of cast-in-place piles.To clarify the performance of tip and side resistances,this study analyzed static load test data from two test piles before and after grouti...Postgrouting at the pile tip enhances the performance of cast-in-place piles.To clarify the performance of tip and side resistances,this study analyzed static load test data from two test piles before and after grouting.Mechanisms underlying an improvement in tip resistance and the influence of postgrouting on side resistance were investigated via theoretical analysis.Finally,a design method for tip resistance control via settlement was proposed.Results indicate that the ultimate bearing capacity of piles increases after grouting compared to before,underscoring the importance of tip grouting in gravelly soils and its profound impact on load transmission in pile foundations.Postgrouting at the pile tip enhances the strength as well as initial stiffness of the bearing stratum,ultimately elevating the overall pile foundation-bearing capacity.Additionally,tip grouting helps in strengthening over-all side resistance,especially around the pile tip.The grouting procedure has an impact on the soil’s arching effect at the pile tip;the extent of the arching effect and an increase in horizontal tension close to the pile tip are positively correlated with the effectiveness of grouting reinforcement.The design method for tip resistance control via settlement based on measured data statistics was validated using engineering examples,and the method has a practical reference value.展开更多
To enhance the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity, the surface of 316L stainless steel was modified by the ion implantation of Mo. By investigating various accelerating voltages and implantation doses, i...To enhance the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity, the surface of 316L stainless steel was modified by the ion implantation of Mo. By investigating various accelerating voltages and implantation doses, it was found that the corrosion resistance of stainless steel was enhanced by 50%-80% and the surface conductivity by 15%-28% at most. The minimum stabilized current density is 0.72 μA/cm^(2). This is due to the formation of a Cr and Mo riched modified layer on the surface of the stainless steel. Mo oxides synergize with Cr oxides in the form of a solid solution to enhance the corrosion resistance of passivation films on the stainless steel surface. The optimum parameters were Cr in the proportion of 6%-8% and Mo in the proportion of 4%-5%.展开更多
Background:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)significantly enhances clinical outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC);however,chemoresistance frequently results in treatment failure.Consequently,unders...Background:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)significantly enhances clinical outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC);however,chemoresistance frequently results in treatment failure.Consequently,understanding the mechanisms underlying resistance and accurately predicting this phenomenon are crucial for improving treatment efficacy.Methods:Ultrasound images from 62 patients,taken before and after neoadjuvant therapy,were collected.Mitochondrial-related genes were extracted from a public database.Ultrasound features associated with NAC resistance were identified and correlated with significant mitochondrial-related genes.Subsequently,a prognostic model was developed and evaluated using the GSE58812 dataset.We also assessed this model alongside clinical factors and its ability to predict immunotherapy response.Results:A total of 32 significant differentially expressed genes in TNBC across three groups indicated a strong correlation with ultrasound features.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses identified six genes as independent risk factors for TNBC prognosis.Based on these six mitochondrial-related genes,we constructed a TNBC prognostic model.The model’s risk scores indicated that high-risk patients generally have a poorer prognosis compared to low-risk patients,with the model demonstrating high predictive performance(p=0.002,AUC=0.745).This conclusion was further supported in the test set(p=0.026,AUC=0.718).Additionally,we found that high-risk patients exhibited more advanced tumor characteristics,while low-risk patients were more sensitive to common chemotherapy drugs and immunotherapy.The signature-related genes also predicted immunotherapy response with a high accuracy of 0.765.Conclusion:We identified resistance-related features from ultrasound images and integrated them with genomic data,enabling effective risk stratification of patients and prediction of the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy in patients with TNBC.展开更多
Aegilops variabilis(S^(v)S^(v)U^(v)U^(v))is a source of resistance to wheat stripe rust.The phKL locus in Chinese common wheat landrace Kaixian-Luohanmai(KL)can induce homoeologous wheat-alien chromosome pairing and r...Aegilops variabilis(S^(v)S^(v)U^(v)U^(v))is a source of resistance to wheat stripe rust.The phKL locus in Chinese common wheat landrace Kaixian-Luohanmai(KL)can induce homoeologous wheat-alien chromosome pairing and recombination.In this study,we confirmed that the whole 2S^(v)chromosome introgressed into wheat from Ae.variabilis accession AS116 conferred all-stage stripe rust resistance.The underlying gene(s),named YrAev,was mapped to the long arm 2S^(v)L using an F_(2)population.Two 2S^(v)-2B recombinants,derived from a cross of the 2S^(v)(2B)chromosome substitution line and KL,were confirmed to harbor the resistance locus.The physical region containing YrAev,determined from RNA-seq data,was 844.6-852.1 Mb on the chromosome arm 2S^(l)of the Ae.longissima(S^(v)genome donor species of Ae.variabilis)accession TL05 assembly v1.0.Differential gene expression analysis of post-inoculation with the Pst race has indicated two disease-resistance-related genes(annotated as mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein and nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat like protein,respectively)as promising candidates for YrAev.This study demonstrates the utility of the phKL gene system in alien gene localization and transfer.The resistant translocation line harboring YrAev can be exploited by wheat breeders as a novel source of resistance to stripe rust.展开更多
BACKGROUND Glycolysis provides growth advantages and leads to drug resistance in colorectal cancer(CRC)cells.SIRT1,an NAD+-dependent deacetylase,regulates various cellular processes,and its upregulation results in ant...BACKGROUND Glycolysis provides growth advantages and leads to drug resistance in colorectal cancer(CRC)cells.SIRT1,an NAD+-dependent deacetylase,regulates various cellular processes,and its upregulation results in antitumor effects.This study investigated the role of SIRT1 in metabolic reprogramming and oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells.AIM To investigate the role of SIRT1 in metabolic reprogramming and overcoming oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells.METHODS We performed transcriptome sequencing of human CRC parental cells and oxaliplatin-resistant cells to identify differentially expressed genes.Key regulators were identified via the LINCS database.NAD+levels were measured by flow cytometry,and the effects of SIRT1 on oxaliplatin sensitivity were assessed by MTS assays,colony formation assays,and xenograft models.Glycolytic function was measured using Western blot and Seahorse assays.RESULTS Salermide,a SIRT1 inhibitor,was identified as a candidate compound that enhances oxaliplatin resistance.In oxaliplatin-resistant cells,SIRT1 was downregulated,whereasγH2AX and PARP were upregulated.PARP activation led to NAD+depletion and SIRT1 inhibition,which were reversed by PARP inhibitor treatment.The increase in SIRT1 expression overcame oxaliplatin resistance,and while SIRT1 inhibition increased glycolysis,the increase in SIRT1 inhibited glycolysis in resistant CRC cells,which was charac-terized by reduced expression of the glycolytic enzymes PKM2 and LDHA,as well as a decreased extracellular acidification rate.The PKM2 inhibitor shikonin inhibited glycolysis and reversed oxaliplatin resistance induced by SIRT1 inhibition.CONCLUSION SIRT1 expression is reduced in oxaliplatin-resistant CRC cells due to PARP activation,which in turn increases glycolysis.Restoring SIRT1 expression reverses oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells,offering a promising therapeutic strategy to overcome drug resistance.展开更多
Polar marine equipment plays an important role in Arctic engineering,especially in the development of polar ships and ice-class propellers.When polar ships navigate in brash ice channels,the brash ice not only increas...Polar marine equipment plays an important role in Arctic engineering,especially in the development of polar ships and ice-class propellers.When polar ships navigate in brash ice channels,the brash ice not only increases resistance but also has adverse effects on their propulsion performance.On the basis of coupled computational fluid dynamics(CFD)and the discrete element method(DEM),this paper aims to numerically investigate the resistance and propulsion performance of a polar in a brash ice channel while considering the rotation status of the propeller by both experimental and numerical methods.Both ship resistance and ice motion under Froude numbers of 0.0557,0.0696,0.0836,0.975,and 0.1114 are studied when the propeller does not rotate.The influences of the rotating propeller on the ice brash resistance and flow are discussed.The thrust due to the propeller and ice resistance in the equilibrium state are also predicted.The errors between the thrust and total resistance are approximately 1.0%,and the maximum error between the simulated and predicted total resistance is 3.7%,which validates the CFD-DEM coupling method quite well.This work could provide a theoretical basis for the initial design of polar ships with low ice class notation and assist in planning navigation for merchant polar ships in brash ice fields.展开更多
Pear anthracnose,caused by Colletotrichum fructicola,is a devastating disease that seriously affects most pear varieties,compromising their yield and quality.However,effective control of this pathogen is lacking.Moreo...Pear anthracnose,caused by Colletotrichum fructicola,is a devastating disease that seriously affects most pear varieties,compromising their yield and quality.However,effective control of this pathogen is lacking.Moreover,the critical resistance responses to C.fructicola in pear are unknown.To investigate these resistance mechanisms of pear against C.fructicola,transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses were performed on the anthracnose-resistant variety‘Seli’and susceptible variety‘Cuiguan’after C.fructicola infection.Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially accumulated metabolites(DAMs)were mainly involved in metabolism and secondary metabolite synthetic pathways,includingα-linoleic acid metabolism,phenylalanine biosynthesis metabolism,unsaturated fatty acids biosynthesis,and biosynthesis of amino acids and their derivatives.In particular,the accumulation of unsaturated fatty acids(UFAs),amino acids,and their derivatives,such as linoleic acid and its derivatives,lauric acid,N-acetyl-L-glutamic acid,and L-proline,was significantly increased in‘Seli’after infection,while the amino acids of oxiglutatione and N-acetyl-L-glutamic acid,as well as the proanthocyanidins,were significantly decreased in‘Cuiguan’.These findings suggest that these metabolites may contribute to the differential anthracnose resistance between‘Seli’and‘Cuiguan’.Overall,our results provid new insights into the regulation of pear anthracnose resistance,which may assist in developing new control strategies and breeding anthracnose-resistant varieties.展开更多
Oxaliplatin resistance remains a significant clinical challenge in colorectal cancer(CRC),highlighting the urgent need to identify novel molecular targets for therapeutic intervention.Recent findings by Niu et al have...Oxaliplatin resistance remains a significant clinical challenge in colorectal cancer(CRC),highlighting the urgent need to identify novel molecular targets for therapeutic intervention.Recent findings by Niu et al have elucidated the role of the NAD+/SIRT1 axis in mediating oxaliplatin resistance through metabolic reprogramming.Their study demonstrated that oxaliplatin-induced DNA damage activates PARP,resulting in NAD+depletion and subsequent downregulation of SIRT1.This reduction in SIRT1 levels enhances glycolysis,as evidenced by increased expression of PKM2 and LDHA,thereby conferring a metabolic advantage to resistant CRC cells.Conversely,restoration of SIRT1 expression reverses resistance,while pharmacological inhibition of glycolysis effectively sensitizes cells to oxaliplatin.These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of targeting the NAD+/SIRT1 pathway as a metabolic vulnerability in CRC.Future studies should investigate the clinical feasibility of combining SIRT1 agonists and glycolysis inhibitors with oxaliplatin to overcome drug resistance and improve patient outcomes.展开更多
This study addresses the challenge of real-time resistivity gradient measurement in the Czochralski(CZ)silicon production process.Due to the inability to directly measure this parameter,we propose a Long Short-Term Me...This study addresses the challenge of real-time resistivity gradient measurement in the Czochralski(CZ)silicon production process.Due to the inability to directly measure this parameter,we propose a Long Short-Term Memory soft-sensing model based on Convolutional Neural Network(CNN)and attention mechanism(CNN-ALSTM)that enhances traditional LSTM by integrating CNN and attention mechanism to overcome time lag variations during silicon pulling.The CNN module extracts spatial features from multi-source sensor data,while the attention-enhanced LSTM(ALSTM)dynamically adjusts historical parameter weights,enabling accurate resistivity gradient prediction.Experiments with real production data show that CNN-ALSTM outperforms SVR,FNN,RNN,XGBoost,and GRU,improving prediction accuracy by 11.76%,16.67%,21.05%,30.23%,and 9.09%,respectively.This soft-sensing approach enhances real-time monitoring and optimization of monocrystalline silicon growth.展开更多
Pyrus pyrifolia,commonly known as sand pear,is a key economic fruit tree in temperate regions that possesses highly diverse germplasm resources for pear quality improvement.However,research on the relationship between...Pyrus pyrifolia,commonly known as sand pear,is a key economic fruit tree in temperate regions that possesses highly diverse germplasm resources for pear quality improvement.However,research on the relationship between resistance and fruit quality traits in the breeding of fruit species like pear is limited.Pan-transcriptomes effectively capture genetic information from coding regions and reflect variations in gene expression between individuals.Here,we constructed a pan-transcriptome based on 506 samples from different tissues of sand pear,and explored the intrinsic relationships among phenotypes and the selection for disease resistance during improvement based on expression presence/absence variations(eP AVs).The pan-transcriptome in this study contains 156,744 transcripts,among which the novel transcripts showed significant enrichment in the defense response.Interestingly,disease resistance genes are highly expressed in landraces of pear but have been selected against during the improvement of this perennial tree species.We found that the genetically diverse landraces can be divided into two subgroups and inferred that they have undergone different dispersal processes.Through co-expression network analysis,we confirmed that the formation of stone cells in pears,the synthesis of fruit anthocyanins,and the ability to resist stress are interrelated.They are jointly regulated by several modules,and the expression of regulatory genes has significant correlations with these three processes.Moreover,we identified candidate genes such as HKL1 that may affect sugar content and are missing from the reference genome.This study provides insights into the associations between complex fruit traits,while providing a database resource for pear disease resistance and fruit quality breeding.展开更多
AlGaN-based LEDs with peak wavelength below 240 nm(far-UVC)pose no significant harm to human health,thus highlighting their broader application potential.While,there is a significant Schottky barrier between the n-ele...AlGaN-based LEDs with peak wavelength below 240 nm(far-UVC)pose no significant harm to human health,thus highlighting their broader application potential.While,there is a significant Schottky barrier between the n-electrode and Alrich n-AlGaN,adversely impeding electron injection and resulting in considerable heat generation.Here,we fabricate V-based electrodes of V/Al/Ti/Au on n-AlGaN with Al content over 80%and investigate the relationship between the metal diffusion and contact properties during the high-temperature annealing process.Experiments reveal that decreasing V thickness in the electrode promotes the diffusion of Al towards the surface of n-AlGaN,which facilitates the formation of VN and thus the increase of local electron concentration,resulting in lower specific contact resistivity.Then,increasing the Al thickness inhibits the diffusion of Au to the n-AlGaN surface,suppressing the rise of Schottky barrier.Experimentally,an optimized n-electrode of V(10 nm)/Al(240 nm)/Ti(40 nm)/Au(50 nm)on n-Al_(0.81)Ga_(0.19)N is obtained,realizing an optimal specific contact resistivity of 7.30×10^(−4)Ω·cm^(2).Based on the optimal n-electrode preparation scheme for Al-rich n-AlGaN,the work voltage of a far-UVC LED with peak wavelength of 233.5 nm is effectively reduced.展开更多
Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the ...Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the relatively lower yield potential of the available BW-resistant peanut cultivars is a key reason restricting productivity in most epidemic regions naturally infested with the pathogen.Even small pods or seeds and low number per plant has been regarded as the key factor for the low yield potential both in BW-resistant peanut germplasm lines and available released cultivars,whether the resistance is closely linked with key yield components remains unclear.In this study,the relationship between pod weight and BW resistance was analyzed by using a recombinant inbred lines(RIL)population derived from a crossing combination between a high yielding cultivar Xuhua 13 and a BW-resistant cultivar Zhonghua 6.From the experiments,it was found that the BW resistance was not significantly correlated with pod number per plant(PNP),hundred pod weight(HPW)and pod weight per plant(PWP)in the RIL population.Based on linkage analysis,the quantitative trait locus(QTL)s related to PNP were identified on A06,A07,A08 and B03.The QTLs for HPW were detected on A05 and A07,and the QTLs for PWP were on A06,A07 and B03.However,the QTL for BW resistance identified on B02.These results indicated that the BW resistance and the pod number per plant as well as pod weight were inherited independently.Two recombined lines(QT0944 and QT1028)with high level BW resistance and large pods(hundred pod weight over 185g)were identified from the RILs,and they possessed the favored alleles of identified QTLs from both parents,which could be used in peanut breeding for high yield and high level disease resistance.展开更多
Evaluating the stabilized lead(Pb)-contaminated soils through sampling and laboratory testing involves costly and time-consuming processes.Therefore,this study employed a low-cost and non-destructive resistivity tool ...Evaluating the stabilized lead(Pb)-contaminated soils through sampling and laboratory testing involves costly and time-consuming processes.Therefore,this study employed a low-cost and non-destructive resistivity tool to evaluate the Pb-contaminated soils stabilized by electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)-based geopolymer(EG-OPC)from the strength and environmental benefits perspective.First,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and leaching tests were conducted to study the stabilization effectiveness of EG-OPC.Results indicated that the UCS values of soil(5000 mg/kg of pollutants)stabilized by 20%EG-OPC were 4.87 MPa and 8.13 MPa after 7 d and 60 d of curing,respectively.After 60 d of curing,the Pb concentration in the leachate reached 44 mg/L,far lower than the control group(321 mg/L).Second,soil,pore water,and leachate resistivity(ERS,ERW,and ERL)were measured to establish fitting relationships with strength parameters and pollution risk.The good fitting results(e.g.ERS/ERW versus UCS/secant modulus(E50):correlation coefficient R2 z 0.9,ERS/ERW versus Pb contents:R2 z 0.9,and ERL versus Pb2þconcentration:R2¼0.92)and well used Archie's law(ERS versus ERW:R2>0.9)indicate that the resistivity can be used to evaluate the stabilization effectiveness.Furthermore,the microscopic results revealed two behaviors,demonstrating the reliability of resistivity:(1)with the hydration process,resistivity increases due to a denser structure and lower amounts of free water and Pb ions,and(2)the addition of Pb reduces resistivity due to its inhibition or even destructive effects on cementation and formation of hydration products.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Re-search and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB4002100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271136)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(Nos.2019TD-020 and 2021JC-06).
文摘Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)is one of the most promising strategies to pro-duce green hydrogen energy,and it is crucial to exploit highly conductive and good corrosion-resistant coatings on bipolar plates(BPs),one of the core components in PEMWE cells.In this work,NbN coatings are deposited on Ti BPs by magnetron sputtering to improve the corrosion resistance and conductivity,for which the critical process parameters,such as the working pressure,partial nitrogen pressure and de-position temperature are well optimized.It is found that the compact microstructure,highly conductive δ-NbN and uniform nanoparticles play a dominant role in the synergistic improvement of the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity of NbN coatings.The optimized NbN coatings exhibit excellent cor-rosion resistance with the low corrosion current density of 1.1×10^(-8) A cm^(-2),a high potential value of-0.005 V vs.SCE and a low ICR value of 15.8 mΩcm2@1.5 MPa.Accordingly,NbN coatings can be a promising candidate for the development of the low-cost and high-anti-corrosion Ti BPs of PEMWE.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4002100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52271136)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2021JC-06)。
文摘TaN coatings were deposited on Ti bipolar plates by magnetron sputtering to improve corrosion resistance and service life.The influence of N_(2) flow rate on the surface morphology,hydrophobicity,crystallinity,corrosion resistance,and interfacial contact resistance of TaN coatings was studied.Results show that as the N_(2) flow rate increases,the roughness of TaN coatings decreases firstly and then increases,and the hydrophobicity increases firstly and then decreases.At the N_(2) flow rate of 3 mL/min,TaN coating with larger grain size presents lower roughness and high hydrophobicity.The coating possesses the lowest corrosion current density of 2.82µA·cm^(−2) and the highest corrosion potential of−0.184 V vs.SCE in the simulated proton exchange membrane water electrolyser environment.After a potentiostatic polarization test for 10 h,a few corrosion pits are observed on the TaN coatings deposited at an N_(2) flow rate of 3 mL/min.After 75 h of electrolytic water performance testing,the TaN coating on bipolar plate improves the corrosion resistance and thus enhances the electrolysis efficiency(68.87%),greatly reducing the cost of bipolar plates.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Public Welfare Technology Application Research Program(No:LGN21C140001).
文摘Plutella xylostella,a major pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide,has developed resistance to diamide insecticides.Thiotraniliprole,a novel synthetic diamide insecticide,exhibits excellent activity against P.xylostella.In the present study,we aimed to confirm the resistance risk,cross-resistance,and mechanisms of resistance to thiotraniliprole in P.xylostella.After 40 consecutive generations of thiotraniliprole selection,we obtained a thiotraniliprole-resistance P.xylostella strain with a 5141.58-fold resistance ratio(RR)to thiotraniliprole.The overall realized heritability(h^(2))value of resistance was estimated as 0.9 using threshold trait analysis,indicating that the risk of developing resistance to thiotraniliprole is high in P.xylostella.The thiotraniliprole-resistant(TR)strain showed noticeable cross-resistance to chlorantraniliprole(RR=44670.05),cyantraniliprole(RR=7038.58),and tetrachlorantraniliprole(RR=1506.01),but no cross-resistance to tolfenpyrad,indoxacarb,diafenthiuron,or abamectin compared with the susceptible(S)strain.The enzyme assay data showed that the activities of glutathione-S transferase(GST),carboxylesterase(CarE),and the content of cytochrome P450 monooxygenase(P450s)were significantly higher in the TR strain than in the S strain.Sequencing of the full-length PxRyR cDNA revealed the gene site I4790K in the TR strain with a 100%frequency.This mutation in PxRyR likely underlies the high-level cross-resistance between thiotraniliprole and three other diamide insecticides.These findings provide valuable information for optimizing resistance management strategies to delay thiotraniliprole resistance development and ensure sustainable control of P.xylostella.
文摘BACKGROUND In the absence of effective antimicrobials,transplant surgery is not viable,and antirejection immunosuppressants cannot be administered,as resistant infections compromise the life-saving goal of organ transplantation.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobials in preventing resistance in solid organ transplant recipients.METHODS A systematic review was conducted using a search methodology consistent with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.This review included randomized clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial agents(prophylactic or therapeutic)aimed at preventing antimicrobial resistance.The search strategy involved analyzing multiple databases,including PubMed/MEDLINE,Web of Science,Embase,Scopus,and SciELO,as well as examining gray literature sources on Google Scholar.A comprehensive electronic database search was conducted from the databases’inception until May 2024,with no language restrictions.RESULTS After the final phase of the eligibility assessment,this systematic review ultimate-ly included 7 articles.A total of 2318 patients were studied.The most studied microorganisms were cytomegalovirus,although vancomycinresistant enterococci,Clostridioides difficile,and multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales were also analyzed.The antimicrobials used in the interventions were mainly maribavir,valganciclovir,gancic-lovir,and colistin-neomycin.Of concern,all clinical trials showed significant proportions of resistant microorga-nisms after the interventions,with no statistically significant differences between the groups(mean resistance 13.47%vs 14.39%),except for two studies that demonstrated greater efficacy of maribavir and valganciclovir(mean resistance 22.2%vs 41.1%in the control group;P<0.05).The total reported deaths in three clinical trials were 75,and there were 24 graft rejections in two studies.CONCLUSION All clinical trials reported significant proportions of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms following interventions.More high-quality randomized clinical trials are needed to corroborate these results.
基金Project(2022A02480004)supported by the Major Project of China Railway Design CorporationProject(2023RC1011)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China+2 种基金Project(2024JJ6515)supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(kq2402220)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha City,ChinaProject(52402438)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘To enhance the resistance of honeycomb sandwich panel against local impact,this study delved into the matching relationship between face sheets and core.An integrated approach,combining experiment,simulation,and theoretical methods,was used.Local loading experiments were conducted to validate the accuracy of the finite element model.Furthermore,a control equation was formulated to correlate structural parameters with response modes,and a matching coefficientλ(representing the ratio of core thickness to face sheet thickness)was introduced to establish a link between these parameters and impact characteristics.A demand-driven reverse design methodology for structural parameters was developed,with numerical simulations employed to assess its effectiveness.The results indicate that the proposed theory can accurately predict response modes and key indicators.An increase in theλbolsters the structural indentation resistance while concurrently heightens the likelihood of penetration.Conversely,a decrease in theλimproves the resistance to penetration,albeit potentially leading to significant deformations in the rear face sheet.Numerical simulations demonstrate that the reverse design methodology significantly enhances the structural penetration resistance.Comparative analyses indicate that appropriate matching reduces indentation depth by 27.4% and indentation radius by 41.8%of the proposed structure.
基金supported by the Northeast Asia Biodiversity Research Center(grant number 411147021003).
文摘The predominant causal agent of poplar leaf blight is the pathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissl., which exhibits host specificity toward Populus species. To elucidate the molecular response mechanisms of A. alternata under fludioxonil fungicide stress, the fungus was cultured at the half-maximal effective concentration (EC₅₀) of fludioxonil. Transcriptomic and metabolomic profiles were analyzed using mycelia harvested under these conditions. Comparative analysis revealed 1,001 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the resistant strain (RS) relative to the wild-type strain (WT), comprising 628 upregulated and 373 downregulated genes. Concurrently, 524 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were identified, with 336 upregulated and 188 downregulated metabolites. KEGG pathway enrichment demonstrated pronounced upregulation in glycerophospholipid metabolism, α-linolenic acid metabolism, nucleic acid biosynthesis, and glycosylation processes. Conversely, arachidonic acid and galactose metabolism pathways were suppressed. Significant downregulation was observed in phosphatidylinositol signaling, aflatoxin biosynthesis, and cutin/suberin/wax biosynthesis pathways. Transcriptomic profiling further indicated that upregulated DEGs were predominantly associated with amino sugar/nucleotide sugar metabolism, ABC transporters, aflatoxin biosynthesis, and purine metabolism, while downregulated DEGs were enriched in N-glycan biosynthesis, endoplasmic reticulum protein processing, steroid biosynthesis, and riboflavin metabolism. Fludioxonil exerted substantial inhibitory effects on fungal growth, pathogenicity, and metabolic activity. Mechanistically, A. alternata counteracted fungicide-induced stress through modulation of its antioxidant defense system. This integrative multi-omics study delineates the dynamic gene expression and metabolic reprogramming in A. alternata under fludioxonil exposure, providing novel insights into potential molecular targets and informing the development of next-generation fungicidal strategies for phytopathogen control.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei(Grant Nos.C2022204116 and C2024204246)Hundred Talents Program for the introduction of high-level overseas talents in Hebei Province(Grant No.E2020100004)+3 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Hebei(Grant No.21326311D-2)the Basic Research Project of Hebei Universities in Shijiazhuang(Grant No.241791217A)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(Grant No.BJK2024079)S&T Program of Hebei(Grant No.246Z6302G)。
文摘Pectobacterium carotovorum(Pc)is a necrotrophic bacterial pathogen that causes soft rot disease in Brassica rapa crops,including Chinese cabbage(B.rapa ssp.pekinensis),resulting in significant yield losses worldwide(Roh et al.,2010).Deployment of resistant Chinese cabbage varieties and mining novel resistance genes for breeding resistant varieties against soft rot are key approaches that are currently used to prevent soft rot infections and ensure high yield and quality in Chinese cabbage.However,the highly adapted pathogen can easily overcome resistance(R)gene-mediated defense responses.Thus,discovering novel resistance genes and understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying R-mediated resistance against soft rot are sustained strategies for Chinese cabbage breeding.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52008100,52178317)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200400)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723534)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(No.23KJA560005).
文摘Postgrouting at the pile tip enhances the performance of cast-in-place piles.To clarify the performance of tip and side resistances,this study analyzed static load test data from two test piles before and after grouting.Mechanisms underlying an improvement in tip resistance and the influence of postgrouting on side resistance were investigated via theoretical analysis.Finally,a design method for tip resistance control via settlement was proposed.Results indicate that the ultimate bearing capacity of piles increases after grouting compared to before,underscoring the importance of tip grouting in gravelly soils and its profound impact on load transmission in pile foundations.Postgrouting at the pile tip enhances the strength as well as initial stiffness of the bearing stratum,ultimately elevating the overall pile foundation-bearing capacity.Additionally,tip grouting helps in strengthening over-all side resistance,especially around the pile tip.The grouting procedure has an impact on the soil’s arching effect at the pile tip;the extent of the arching effect and an increase in horizontal tension close to the pile tip are positively correlated with the effectiveness of grouting reinforcement.The design method for tip resistance control via settlement based on measured data statistics was validated using engineering examples,and the method has a practical reference value.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005140)Scientific Research Foundation for the Introduction of Talents by Nanjing Institute of Technology(YKJ201996)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX22_1370).
文摘To enhance the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity, the surface of 316L stainless steel was modified by the ion implantation of Mo. By investigating various accelerating voltages and implantation doses, it was found that the corrosion resistance of stainless steel was enhanced by 50%-80% and the surface conductivity by 15%-28% at most. The minimum stabilized current density is 0.72 μA/cm^(2). This is due to the formation of a Cr and Mo riched modified layer on the surface of the stainless steel. Mo oxides synergize with Cr oxides in the form of a solid solution to enhance the corrosion resistance of passivation films on the stainless steel surface. The optimum parameters were Cr in the proportion of 6%-8% and Mo in the proportion of 4%-5%.
基金supported by Wu Jieping Medical Foundation(320.6750.2022-19-40 and 320.6750.2024-18-41)Guangxi University Young and Middle-Aged Teachers Research Basic Ability Improvement Project(2024KY0510)Guangxi Health Commission Self-Funded Research Project(Z-C20231002).
文摘Background:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)significantly enhances clinical outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC);however,chemoresistance frequently results in treatment failure.Consequently,understanding the mechanisms underlying resistance and accurately predicting this phenomenon are crucial for improving treatment efficacy.Methods:Ultrasound images from 62 patients,taken before and after neoadjuvant therapy,were collected.Mitochondrial-related genes were extracted from a public database.Ultrasound features associated with NAC resistance were identified and correlated with significant mitochondrial-related genes.Subsequently,a prognostic model was developed and evaluated using the GSE58812 dataset.We also assessed this model alongside clinical factors and its ability to predict immunotherapy response.Results:A total of 32 significant differentially expressed genes in TNBC across three groups indicated a strong correlation with ultrasound features.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses identified six genes as independent risk factors for TNBC prognosis.Based on these six mitochondrial-related genes,we constructed a TNBC prognostic model.The model’s risk scores indicated that high-risk patients generally have a poorer prognosis compared to low-risk patients,with the model demonstrating high predictive performance(p=0.002,AUC=0.745).This conclusion was further supported in the test set(p=0.026,AUC=0.718).Additionally,we found that high-risk patients exhibited more advanced tumor characteristics,while low-risk patients were more sensitive to common chemotherapy drugs and immunotherapy.The signature-related genes also predicted immunotherapy response with a high accuracy of 0.765.Conclusion:We identified resistance-related features from ultrasound images and integrated them with genomic data,enabling effective risk stratification of patients and prediction of the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy in patients with TNBC.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172020,31971884)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFD1201202,2024YFD1200402)+4 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2022ZDZX0014,2023YFN0085)the Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding(2023-1-1)the State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China(SKLKF202409)the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions(ANSO-CR-KP-202205)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(077GJHZ2023028GC)。
文摘Aegilops variabilis(S^(v)S^(v)U^(v)U^(v))is a source of resistance to wheat stripe rust.The phKL locus in Chinese common wheat landrace Kaixian-Luohanmai(KL)can induce homoeologous wheat-alien chromosome pairing and recombination.In this study,we confirmed that the whole 2S^(v)chromosome introgressed into wheat from Ae.variabilis accession AS116 conferred all-stage stripe rust resistance.The underlying gene(s),named YrAev,was mapped to the long arm 2S^(v)L using an F_(2)population.Two 2S^(v)-2B recombinants,derived from a cross of the 2S^(v)(2B)chromosome substitution line and KL,were confirmed to harbor the resistance locus.The physical region containing YrAev,determined from RNA-seq data,was 844.6-852.1 Mb on the chromosome arm 2S^(l)of the Ae.longissima(S^(v)genome donor species of Ae.variabilis)accession TL05 assembly v1.0.Differential gene expression analysis of post-inoculation with the Pst race has indicated two disease-resistance-related genes(annotated as mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein and nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat like protein,respectively)as promising candidates for YrAev.This study demonstrates the utility of the phKL gene system in alien gene localization and transfer.The resistant translocation line harboring YrAev can be exploited by wheat breeders as a novel source of resistance to stripe rust.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82072756Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation,No.Y-HR2019-0285.
文摘BACKGROUND Glycolysis provides growth advantages and leads to drug resistance in colorectal cancer(CRC)cells.SIRT1,an NAD+-dependent deacetylase,regulates various cellular processes,and its upregulation results in antitumor effects.This study investigated the role of SIRT1 in metabolic reprogramming and oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells.AIM To investigate the role of SIRT1 in metabolic reprogramming and overcoming oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells.METHODS We performed transcriptome sequencing of human CRC parental cells and oxaliplatin-resistant cells to identify differentially expressed genes.Key regulators were identified via the LINCS database.NAD+levels were measured by flow cytometry,and the effects of SIRT1 on oxaliplatin sensitivity were assessed by MTS assays,colony formation assays,and xenograft models.Glycolytic function was measured using Western blot and Seahorse assays.RESULTS Salermide,a SIRT1 inhibitor,was identified as a candidate compound that enhances oxaliplatin resistance.In oxaliplatin-resistant cells,SIRT1 was downregulated,whereasγH2AX and PARP were upregulated.PARP activation led to NAD+depletion and SIRT1 inhibition,which were reversed by PARP inhibitor treatment.The increase in SIRT1 expression overcame oxaliplatin resistance,and while SIRT1 inhibition increased glycolysis,the increase in SIRT1 inhibited glycolysis in resistant CRC cells,which was charac-terized by reduced expression of the glycolytic enzymes PKM2 and LDHA,as well as a decreased extracellular acidification rate.The PKM2 inhibitor shikonin inhibited glycolysis and reversed oxaliplatin resistance induced by SIRT1 inhibition.CONCLUSION SIRT1 expression is reduced in oxaliplatin-resistant CRC cells due to PARP activation,which in turn increases glycolysis.Restoring SIRT1 expression reverses oxaliplatin resistance in CRC cells,offering a promising therapeutic strategy to overcome drug resistance.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0107000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.HYGJXM202319).
文摘Polar marine equipment plays an important role in Arctic engineering,especially in the development of polar ships and ice-class propellers.When polar ships navigate in brash ice channels,the brash ice not only increases resistance but also has adverse effects on their propulsion performance.On the basis of coupled computational fluid dynamics(CFD)and the discrete element method(DEM),this paper aims to numerically investigate the resistance and propulsion performance of a polar in a brash ice channel while considering the rotation status of the propeller by both experimental and numerical methods.Both ship resistance and ice motion under Froude numbers of 0.0557,0.0696,0.0836,0.975,and 0.1114 are studied when the propeller does not rotate.The influences of the rotating propeller on the ice brash resistance and flow are discussed.The thrust due to the propeller and ice resistance in the equilibrium state are also predicted.The errors between the thrust and total resistance are approximately 1.0%,and the maximum error between the simulated and predicted total resistance is 3.7%,which validates the CFD-DEM coupling method quite well.This work could provide a theoretical basis for the initial design of polar ships with low ice class notation and assist in planning navigation for merchant polar ships in brash ice fields.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-28-14)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32302484)the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province,China(2022AHO50926 and 2022AH040129).
文摘Pear anthracnose,caused by Colletotrichum fructicola,is a devastating disease that seriously affects most pear varieties,compromising their yield and quality.However,effective control of this pathogen is lacking.Moreover,the critical resistance responses to C.fructicola in pear are unknown.To investigate these resistance mechanisms of pear against C.fructicola,transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses were performed on the anthracnose-resistant variety‘Seli’and susceptible variety‘Cuiguan’after C.fructicola infection.Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially accumulated metabolites(DAMs)were mainly involved in metabolism and secondary metabolite synthetic pathways,includingα-linoleic acid metabolism,phenylalanine biosynthesis metabolism,unsaturated fatty acids biosynthesis,and biosynthesis of amino acids and their derivatives.In particular,the accumulation of unsaturated fatty acids(UFAs),amino acids,and their derivatives,such as linoleic acid and its derivatives,lauric acid,N-acetyl-L-glutamic acid,and L-proline,was significantly increased in‘Seli’after infection,while the amino acids of oxiglutatione and N-acetyl-L-glutamic acid,as well as the proanthocyanidins,were significantly decreased in‘Cuiguan’.These findings suggest that these metabolites may contribute to the differential anthracnose resistance between‘Seli’and‘Cuiguan’.Overall,our results provid new insights into the regulation of pear anthracnose resistance,which may assist in developing new control strategies and breeding anthracnose-resistant varieties.
文摘Oxaliplatin resistance remains a significant clinical challenge in colorectal cancer(CRC),highlighting the urgent need to identify novel molecular targets for therapeutic intervention.Recent findings by Niu et al have elucidated the role of the NAD+/SIRT1 axis in mediating oxaliplatin resistance through metabolic reprogramming.Their study demonstrated that oxaliplatin-induced DNA damage activates PARP,resulting in NAD+depletion and subsequent downregulation of SIRT1.This reduction in SIRT1 levels enhances glycolysis,as evidenced by increased expression of PKM2 and LDHA,thereby conferring a metabolic advantage to resistant CRC cells.Conversely,restoration of SIRT1 expression reverses resistance,while pharmacological inhibition of glycolysis effectively sensitizes cells to oxaliplatin.These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of targeting the NAD+/SIRT1 pathway as a metabolic vulnerability in CRC.Future studies should investigate the clinical feasibility of combining SIRT1 agonists and glycolysis inhibitors with oxaliplatin to overcome drug resistance and improve patient outcomes.
文摘This study addresses the challenge of real-time resistivity gradient measurement in the Czochralski(CZ)silicon production process.Due to the inability to directly measure this parameter,we propose a Long Short-Term Memory soft-sensing model based on Convolutional Neural Network(CNN)and attention mechanism(CNN-ALSTM)that enhances traditional LSTM by integrating CNN and attention mechanism to overcome time lag variations during silicon pulling.The CNN module extracts spatial features from multi-source sensor data,while the attention-enhanced LSTM(ALSTM)dynamically adjusts historical parameter weights,enabling accurate resistivity gradient prediction.Experiments with real production data show that CNN-ALSTM outperforms SVR,FNN,RNN,XGBoost,and GRU,improving prediction accuracy by 11.76%,16.67%,21.05%,30.23%,and 9.09%,respectively.This soft-sensing approach enhances real-time monitoring and optimization of monocrystalline silicon growth.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(32230097)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1200503)+2 种基金the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System(CARS-28)the earmarked fund for Jiangsu Agricultural Industry Technology System(JATS[2023]412)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Young Scholar,China(BK20221010)。
文摘Pyrus pyrifolia,commonly known as sand pear,is a key economic fruit tree in temperate regions that possesses highly diverse germplasm resources for pear quality improvement.However,research on the relationship between resistance and fruit quality traits in the breeding of fruit species like pear is limited.Pan-transcriptomes effectively capture genetic information from coding regions and reflect variations in gene expression between individuals.Here,we constructed a pan-transcriptome based on 506 samples from different tissues of sand pear,and explored the intrinsic relationships among phenotypes and the selection for disease resistance during improvement based on expression presence/absence variations(eP AVs).The pan-transcriptome in this study contains 156,744 transcripts,among which the novel transcripts showed significant enrichment in the defense response.Interestingly,disease resistance genes are highly expressed in landraces of pear but have been selected against during the improvement of this perennial tree species.We found that the genetically diverse landraces can be divided into two subgroups and inferred that they have undergone different dispersal processes.Through co-expression network analysis,we confirmed that the formation of stone cells in pears,the synthesis of fruit anthocyanins,and the ability to resist stress are interrelated.They are jointly regulated by several modules,and the expression of regulatory genes has significant correlations with these three processes.Moreover,we identified candidate genes such as HKL1 that may affect sugar content and are missing from the reference genome.This study provides insights into the associations between complex fruit traits,while providing a database resource for pear disease resistance and fruit quality breeding.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3605103)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62425408,62121005,U22A2084,12234018)+2 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(2023223)Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20230101345JC,20230101360JC,SKL202302026)Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS20200182).
文摘AlGaN-based LEDs with peak wavelength below 240 nm(far-UVC)pose no significant harm to human health,thus highlighting their broader application potential.While,there is a significant Schottky barrier between the n-electrode and Alrich n-AlGaN,adversely impeding electron injection and resulting in considerable heat generation.Here,we fabricate V-based electrodes of V/Al/Ti/Au on n-AlGaN with Al content over 80%and investigate the relationship between the metal diffusion and contact properties during the high-temperature annealing process.Experiments reveal that decreasing V thickness in the electrode promotes the diffusion of Al towards the surface of n-AlGaN,which facilitates the formation of VN and thus the increase of local electron concentration,resulting in lower specific contact resistivity.Then,increasing the Al thickness inhibits the diffusion of Au to the n-AlGaN surface,suppressing the rise of Schottky barrier.Experimentally,an optimized n-electrode of V(10 nm)/Al(240 nm)/Ti(40 nm)/Au(50 nm)on n-Al_(0.81)Ga_(0.19)N is obtained,realizing an optimal specific contact resistivity of 7.30×10^(−4)Ω·cm^(2).Based on the optimal n-electrode preparation scheme for Al-rich n-AlGaN,the work voltage of a far-UVC LED with peak wavelength of 233.5 nm is effectively reduced.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32161143006,32171997)the Earmarked Fund for CARS-13,and the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(No.CAAS-ASTIP-2021-OCRI).
文摘Bacterial wilt(BW)caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut.To date,this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut cultivars.However,the relatively lower yield potential of the available BW-resistant peanut cultivars is a key reason restricting productivity in most epidemic regions naturally infested with the pathogen.Even small pods or seeds and low number per plant has been regarded as the key factor for the low yield potential both in BW-resistant peanut germplasm lines and available released cultivars,whether the resistance is closely linked with key yield components remains unclear.In this study,the relationship between pod weight and BW resistance was analyzed by using a recombinant inbred lines(RIL)population derived from a crossing combination between a high yielding cultivar Xuhua 13 and a BW-resistant cultivar Zhonghua 6.From the experiments,it was found that the BW resistance was not significantly correlated with pod number per plant(PNP),hundred pod weight(HPW)and pod weight per plant(PWP)in the RIL population.Based on linkage analysis,the quantitative trait locus(QTL)s related to PNP were identified on A06,A07,A08 and B03.The QTLs for HPW were detected on A05 and A07,and the QTLs for PWP were on A06,A07 and B03.However,the QTL for BW resistance identified on B02.These results indicated that the BW resistance and the pod number per plant as well as pod weight were inherited independently.Two recombined lines(QT0944 and QT1028)with high level BW resistance and large pods(hundred pod weight over 185g)were identified from the RILs,and they possessed the favored alleles of identified QTLs from both parents,which could be used in peanut breeding for high yield and high level disease resistance.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3901204)the Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2021CFA096)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U20A20320).
文摘Evaluating the stabilized lead(Pb)-contaminated soils through sampling and laboratory testing involves costly and time-consuming processes.Therefore,this study employed a low-cost and non-destructive resistivity tool to evaluate the Pb-contaminated soils stabilized by electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)-based geopolymer(EG-OPC)from the strength and environmental benefits perspective.First,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and leaching tests were conducted to study the stabilization effectiveness of EG-OPC.Results indicated that the UCS values of soil(5000 mg/kg of pollutants)stabilized by 20%EG-OPC were 4.87 MPa and 8.13 MPa after 7 d and 60 d of curing,respectively.After 60 d of curing,the Pb concentration in the leachate reached 44 mg/L,far lower than the control group(321 mg/L).Second,soil,pore water,and leachate resistivity(ERS,ERW,and ERL)were measured to establish fitting relationships with strength parameters and pollution risk.The good fitting results(e.g.ERS/ERW versus UCS/secant modulus(E50):correlation coefficient R2 z 0.9,ERS/ERW versus Pb contents:R2 z 0.9,and ERL versus Pb2þconcentration:R2¼0.92)and well used Archie's law(ERS versus ERW:R2>0.9)indicate that the resistivity can be used to evaluate the stabilization effectiveness.Furthermore,the microscopic results revealed two behaviors,demonstrating the reliability of resistivity:(1)with the hydration process,resistivity increases due to a denser structure and lower amounts of free water and Pb ions,and(2)the addition of Pb reduces resistivity due to its inhibition or even destructive effects on cementation and formation of hydration products.
