由于传统的互补金属-氧化物-半导体(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor,CMOS)神经元电路与生物学的契合性较差且电路复杂,提出了一种基于忆阻器的多端口输入的泄露-整合-激发(Leaky-Integrate-Fire,LIF)神经元电路。该电路由运...由于传统的互补金属-氧化物-半导体(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor,CMOS)神经元电路与生物学的契合性较差且电路复杂,提出了一种基于忆阻器的多端口输入的泄露-整合-激发(Leaky-Integrate-Fire,LIF)神经元电路。该电路由运放、逻辑门等器件以及忆阻器构成,主要分为信号叠加模块和神经元信号产生模块。通过施加多个双尖峰脉冲信号并调节输入信号的数量和频率,模拟了生物神经元受到的不同程度刺激。研究发现施加到神经元上信号的数量和频率达到一定的值,神经元电路才会输出电压信号,这与生物体中只有受到一定程度的刺激时才会做出反应的现象是一致的。进一步,调节该电路中神经元信号产生模块的阈值电压大小,研究发现输入相同的信号,只有当电路的阈值电压较低时,神经元电路才能输出电压信号,这与生物中不同部位受到相同的刺激,神经元兴奋程度越高,越容易做出反应的现象一致。由此,该文所提出的LIF神经元电路不仅解决了传统电路输入信号单一、输入信号波形与生物信号波形差异大等问题,而且能模拟生物神经元的兴奋程度,这为人工神经网络的设计提供理论依据。展开更多
Background Increased backfat thickness of sows in early gestation is negative to reproductive performance.Endometrial receptivity is an important determinant of reproductive success,but it is unclear whether the effec...Background Increased backfat thickness of sows in early gestation is negative to reproductive performance.Endometrial receptivity is an important determinant of reproductive success,but it is unclear whether the effect of sow backfat thickness on litter size is associated with endometrial receptivity and whether melatonin treatment may have benefits.The present study seeks to answer these questions through in vitro and in vivo investigations.Results Excessive lipid deposition and lower melatonin levels in the uterus are detrimental to endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation in high backfat thickness sows.In cells treated with melatonin,the MT2/PI3K/LIF axis played a role in reducing lipid accumulation in porcine endometrial epithelium cells and improved endometrial receptivity.Furthermore,we found a reduction of lipids in the uterus after eight weeks of intraperitoneal administration of melatonin to HFD mice.Notably,melatonin treatment caused a significant reduction in the deposition of endometrial collagen,an increase in the number of glands,and repair of the pinopode structure,ultimately improving endometrial receptivity,promoting embryo implantation,and increasing the number of litter size of mice.Conclusions Collectively,the finding reveals the harmful effects of high backfat thickness sows on embryo implantation and highlight the role of melatonin and the MT2/PI3K/LIF axis in improving endometrial receptivity by enhancing metabolism and reducing the levels of uterine lipids in obese animals.展开更多
The widespread application of solid-state polymer electrolytes(SPEs)is impeded due to their limited ionic conductivity,narrow electrochemical window and lithium dendrite problem.In this work,Mg-metal-organic framework...The widespread application of solid-state polymer electrolytes(SPEs)is impeded due to their limited ionic conductivity,narrow electrochemical window and lithium dendrite problem.In this work,Mg-metal-organic frameworks(MOF)is incorporated into a polyethylene oxide(PEO)-based polymer solid electrolyte,leading to the insitu formation of LiF and other compounds at the electrolyte interface.This modification significantly improves lithium-ion transport capabilities and regulates lithium deposition behavior,suppressing the formation of lithium dendrites.展开更多
文摘由于传统的互补金属-氧化物-半导体(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor,CMOS)神经元电路与生物学的契合性较差且电路复杂,提出了一种基于忆阻器的多端口输入的泄露-整合-激发(Leaky-Integrate-Fire,LIF)神经元电路。该电路由运放、逻辑门等器件以及忆阻器构成,主要分为信号叠加模块和神经元信号产生模块。通过施加多个双尖峰脉冲信号并调节输入信号的数量和频率,模拟了生物神经元受到的不同程度刺激。研究发现施加到神经元上信号的数量和频率达到一定的值,神经元电路才会输出电压信号,这与生物体中只有受到一定程度的刺激时才会做出反应的现象是一致的。进一步,调节该电路中神经元信号产生模块的阈值电压大小,研究发现输入相同的信号,只有当电路的阈值电压较低时,神经元电路才能输出电压信号,这与生物中不同部位受到相同的刺激,神经元兴奋程度越高,越容易做出反应的现象一致。由此,该文所提出的LIF神经元电路不仅解决了传统电路输入信号单一、输入信号波形与生物信号波形差异大等问题,而且能模拟生物神经元的兴奋程度,这为人工神经网络的设计提供理论依据。
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-35-PIG)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272847,U22A20516)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFF1000602)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2022ZDLNY01–04)。
文摘Background Increased backfat thickness of sows in early gestation is negative to reproductive performance.Endometrial receptivity is an important determinant of reproductive success,but it is unclear whether the effect of sow backfat thickness on litter size is associated with endometrial receptivity and whether melatonin treatment may have benefits.The present study seeks to answer these questions through in vitro and in vivo investigations.Results Excessive lipid deposition and lower melatonin levels in the uterus are detrimental to endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation in high backfat thickness sows.In cells treated with melatonin,the MT2/PI3K/LIF axis played a role in reducing lipid accumulation in porcine endometrial epithelium cells and improved endometrial receptivity.Furthermore,we found a reduction of lipids in the uterus after eight weeks of intraperitoneal administration of melatonin to HFD mice.Notably,melatonin treatment caused a significant reduction in the deposition of endometrial collagen,an increase in the number of glands,and repair of the pinopode structure,ultimately improving endometrial receptivity,promoting embryo implantation,and increasing the number of litter size of mice.Conclusions Collectively,the finding reveals the harmful effects of high backfat thickness sows on embryo implantation and highlight the role of melatonin and the MT2/PI3K/LIF axis in improving endometrial receptivity by enhancing metabolism and reducing the levels of uterine lipids in obese animals.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52374302 and 51874099)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province’s Key Project(No.2021J02031)+1 种基金support from the open fund from Academy of Carbon Neutrality of Fujian Normal University(No.TZH_(2)022-06)We also thank the Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(No.cxx1-2024363)。
文摘The widespread application of solid-state polymer electrolytes(SPEs)is impeded due to their limited ionic conductivity,narrow electrochemical window and lithium dendrite problem.In this work,Mg-metal-organic frameworks(MOF)is incorporated into a polyethylene oxide(PEO)-based polymer solid electrolyte,leading to the insitu formation of LiF and other compounds at the electrolyte interface.This modification significantly improves lithium-ion transport capabilities and regulates lithium deposition behavior,suppressing the formation of lithium dendrites.
