Device-based measurements are recommended to improve population-based physical activity(PA)surveillance.1,2However,implementation remains challenging due to lack of consensus on analytical methods,and the most widely ...Device-based measurements are recommended to improve population-based physical activity(PA)surveillance.1,2However,implementation remains challenging due to lack of consensus on analytical methods,and the most widely used“generic”(absolute intensity)cut-point approach has limited generalisability to population-level free-living data.Further,current methods generally fail to account for differences in people's physical capacity.展开更多
Conventional gas sensing materials(e.g.,metal oxides)suffer from deficient sensitivity and serve cross-sensitivity issues due to the lack of efficient adsorption sites.Herein,the heteroatom atomically doping strategy ...Conventional gas sensing materials(e.g.,metal oxides)suffer from deficient sensitivity and serve cross-sensitivity issues due to the lack of efficient adsorption sites.Herein,the heteroatom atomically doping strategy is demonstrated to significantly enhance the sensing performance of metal oxides-based gas sensing materials.Specifically,the Sn atoms were incorporated into porous Fe_(2)O_(3)in the form of atomically dispersed sites.As revealed by X-ray absorption spectroscopy and atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy,these Sn atoms successfully occupy the Fe sites in the Fe_(2)O_(3)lattice,forming the unique Sn-O-Fe sites.Compared to Fe-O-Fe sites(from bare Fe_(2)O_(3))and Sn-O-Sn sites(from SnO_(2)/Fe_(2)O_(3)with high Sn loading),the Sn-O-Fe sites on porous Fe_(2)O_(3)exhibit a superior sensitivity(Rg/Ra=2646.6)to 1 ppm NO_(2),along with dramatically increased selectivity and ultra-low limits of detection(10 ppb).Further theoretical calculations suggest that the strong adsorption of NO_(2)on Sn-O-Fe sites(N atom on Sn site,O atom on Fe site)contributes a more efficient gas response,compared to NO_(2)on Fe-O-Fe sites and other gases on Sn-O-Fe sites.Moreover,the incorporated Sn atoms reduce the bandgap of Fe_(2)O_(3),not only facilitating the electron release but also increasing the NO_(2)adsorption at a low working temperature(150°C).This work introduces an effective strategy to construct effective adsorption sites that show a unique response to specific gas molecules,potentially promoting the rational design of atomically modified gas sensing materials with high sensitivity and high selectivity.展开更多
HLA-C,HLA-DP and HLA-DQ are thought to be benign due to low expression and few initial negative studies.Historically,most allocation programs used HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR antigens for matching.With the advent and use o...HLA-C,HLA-DP and HLA-DQ are thought to be benign due to low expression and few initial negative studies.Historically,most allocation programs used HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR antigens for matching.With the advent and use of single-bead antigen assays,more was learned about donor-specific antibodies(DSAs)against these antigens.Interest in these antigens and antibodies grew when cases of acute antibody-mediated rejection(AMR),mixed rejections,chronic AMR,and reduced graft survival were reported with DSAs against these antigens.Although the deleterious effects of these DSAs are more pronounced in retransplants,harmful effects have also been observed in first-time recipients.DSAs against each of these antigens can trigger rejection alone.Their combination with DSAs against HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR can cause more damage.It has been shown that strategies that reduce mismatches for these antigen lead to fewer rejections and better graft survival.There is a need for greater consensus on the universal typing of these antigens prior to transplantation for better patient and graft outcomes.This review focuses on the interaction of these antigens with lymphocytes and killer immunoglobulin receptors,arguments for not typing them,detailed analyses of the literature about their harmful effects,potential strategies moving forward,and recommendations for the future.展开更多
Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant known for its cardiovascular and metabolic effects.However,its impact on cardiovascular risk,including arrhythmias,in older adults remains underexplored.Emerging evidence highli...Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant known for its cardiovascular and metabolic effects.However,its impact on cardiovascular risk,including arrhythmias,in older adults remains underexplored.Emerging evidence highlights sex-specific differences in caffeine metabolism,which may influence its role in cardiovascular health.This perspective examines the interaction between caffeine,hormonal changes,metabolic processes,and lifestyle factors,focusing on older women compared to men.Understanding these differences is essential for tailoring dietary and clinical recommendations to mitigate cardiovascular risks and promote healthy aging.展开更多
The calcium-containing rare earth solution is generated during the recovery processes of NdFeB waste,which is treated as wastewater by enterprises.In this paper,the carbon dioxide carbonization method was applied to t...The calcium-containing rare earth solution is generated during the recovery processes of NdFeB waste,which is treated as wastewater by enterprises.In this paper,the carbon dioxide carbonization method was applied to the separation of rare earths and calcium in the solution,as well as the preparation of rare earth oxides with a large specific surface.It is shown that the process of CO_(2)carbonization of solution includes reactions such as the dissolution,diffusion and ionization of CO_(2),the carbonate precipitation of rare earth ions,and the neutralization of hydrogen ions.At a pH of 4.5,the carbonization precipitation rate is effectively controlled,enabling homogeneous precipitation and ensuring both high precipitation yield and rare earth oxides purity.In this way,the crystallization of carbonization products is a process dominated by the oriented attachment theory and coexisting with the Ostwald ripening theory,resulting in abundant pores formed by multiple layers of stacking in the products.With the optimal carbonization conditions,the rare earth precipitation yield solution reaches 99.32%.The obtained carbonization products are crystalline(LaCe)(CO_(3))_(3)·8H_(2)O,and the purity of the rare earth oxides is as high as 99.22 wt%.The specific surface area of the rare earth oxides reaches 94.7 m^(2)/g,and its adsorption efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride in solution can reach 92.6%in a short time.The rare earth oxides are expected to be used as an adsorption material for wastewater treatment and other adsorption environments.展开更多
Site-specific protein labeling plays important roles in drug discovery and illuminating biological processes at the molecular level.However,it is challenging to label proteins with high specificity while not affecting...Site-specific protein labeling plays important roles in drug discovery and illuminating biological processes at the molecular level.However,it is challenging to label proteins with high specificity while not affecting their structures and biochemical activities.Over the last few years,a variety of promising strategies have been devised that address these challenges including those that involve introduction of small-size peptide tags or unnatural amino acids(UAAs),chemical labeling of specific protein residues,and affinity-driven labeling.This review summarizes recent developments made in the area of site-specific protein labeling utilizing genetically encoding-and chemical-based methods,and discusses future issues that need to be addressed by researchers in this field.展开更多
The present study monitored bacterial succession,physicochemical properties,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs)changes in smoked chicken legs with modified atmosphere packaging(MAP,60% CO_(2) and 40%N_(2))during a 25...The present study monitored bacterial succession,physicochemical properties,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs)changes in smoked chicken legs with modified atmosphere packaging(MAP,60% CO_(2) and 40%N_(2))during a 25-day storage period at 4℃.After 15 days of storage,S erratia proteamaculans and Pseudomonas fragi became the predominant bacteria.Furthermore,physicochemical properties changed significantly,as evidenced by an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and b*(yellowness)value,and a decrease in hardness.A total of 65 VOCs were identified during storage.Correlation between bacterial succession and quality indicators(including VOCs and physicochemical properties)allowed the identification of 26 core dominant bacteria,including S.proteamaculans,Psychrobacter alimentarius,Pseudomonas putida,and Pseudomonas poae,which were positively related to spoilage VOCs(e.g.,1-octen-3-ol,1-pentanol,and 3-methyl-1-butanol)and could be defined as specific spoilage organisms(SSOs).The results of this study provide a systematic approach to predict SSOs in smoked chicken legs during storage,which can also provide a basis for product safety.展开更多
Extensive experiments suggest that kurtosis-based fingerprint features are effective for specific emitter identification (SEI). Nevertheless, the lack of mechanistic explanation restricts the use of fingerprint featur...Extensive experiments suggest that kurtosis-based fingerprint features are effective for specific emitter identification (SEI). Nevertheless, the lack of mechanistic explanation restricts the use of fingerprint features to a data-driven technique and fur-ther reduces the adaptability of the technique to other datasets. To address this issue, the mechanism how the phase noise of high-frequency oscillators and the nonlinearity of power ampli-fiers affect the kurtosis of communication signals is investigated. Mathematical models are derived for intentional modulation (IM) and unintentional modulation (UIM). Analysis indicates that the phase noise of high-frequency oscillators and the nonlinearity of power amplifiers affect the kurtosis frequency and amplitude, respectively. A novel SEI method based on frequency and ampli-tude of the signal kurtosis (FA-SK) is further proposed. Simula-tion and real-world experiments validate theoretical analysis and also confirm the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
In the field of specific emitter identification(SEI),power amplifiers(PAs)have long been recognized as significant contributors to unintentional modulation characteristics.To enhance signal quality,digital pre-distort...In the field of specific emitter identification(SEI),power amplifiers(PAs)have long been recognized as significant contributors to unintentional modulation characteristics.To enhance signal quality,digital pre-distortion(DPD)techniques are commonly employed in practical applications to mitigate the nonlinear effects of PAs.However,DPD techniques may diminish the distinctive characteristics of individual transmitters,potentially compromising SEI performance.This study investigates the influence of SEI in the presence of DPD applied to PAs.We construct a semi-physical emitter platform using AD9361 and ZYNQ,incorporating memory and non-memory models to emulate an amplification system comprising DPD devices and PAs.Furthermore,we delve into the analysis and evaluation of LMS-based and QRDRLS-based DPD algorithms to ascertain their efficacy in compensating for amplifier nonlinearity.Finally,we conduct a comprehensive set of experiments to demonstrate the adverse impact of DPD techniques on SEI.Our findings demonstrate a direct correlation between the degree of DPD performance and its impact magnitude on SEI,thereby providing a foundational basis for future studies investigating SEI techniques under DPD.展开更多
Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)progresses from preneoplastic precursors via genetic and epigenetic alterations.Previous studies have focused on the treatment of terminally developed OSCC.However,the role of epigene...Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)progresses from preneoplastic precursors via genetic and epigenetic alterations.Previous studies have focused on the treatment of terminally developed OSCC.However,the role of epigenetic regulators as therapeutic targets during the transition from preneoplastic precursors to OSCC has not been well studied.Our study identified lysine-specific demethylase 1(LSD1)as a crucial promoter of OSCC,demonstrating that its knockout or pharmacological inhibition in mice reversed OSCC preneoplasia.LSD1 inhibition by SP2509 disrupted cell cycle,reduced immunosuppression,and enhanced CD4+and CD8+T-cell infiltration.In a feline model of spontaneous OSCC,a clinical LSD1 inhibitor(Seclidemstat or SP2577)was found to be safe and effectively inhibit the STAT3 network.Mechanistic studies revealed that LSD1 drives OSCC progression through STAT3 signaling,which is regulated by phosphorylation of the cell cycle mediator CDK7 and immunosuppressive CTLA4.Notably,LSD1 inhibition reduced the phosphorylation of CDK7 at Tyr170 and eIF4B at Ser422,offering insights into a novel mechanism by which LSD1 regulates the preneoplastic-to-OSCC transition.This study provides a deeper understanding of OSCC progression and highlights LSD1 as a potential therapeutic target for controlling OSCC progression from preneoplastic lesions.展开更多
Ti-based bulk metallic glasses(BMGs)have attracted increasing attention due to their high specific strength.However,a fundamental conflict exists between the specific strength and glass-forming ability(GFA)of Ti-based...Ti-based bulk metallic glasses(BMGs)have attracted increasing attention due to their high specific strength.However,a fundamental conflict exists between the specific strength and glass-forming ability(GFA)of Ti-based BMGs,restricting their commercial applications significantly.In this study,this challenge was addressed by introducing a two-step alloying strategy to mitigate the remarkable density increment effect associated with heavy alloying elements required for enhancing the GFA.Consequently,through two-step alloying with Al and Fe in sequence,simultaneous enhancements in specific strength and GFA were achieved based on a Ti-Zr-Be ternary metallic glass,resulting in the development of a series of centimeter-sized metallic glasses exhibiting ultrahigh-specific strength.Notably,the newly developed(Ti_(45)Zr_(20)Be_(31)A_(l4))_(94)Fe_(6)alloy established a new record for the specific strength of Ti-based BMGs.Along with a critical diameter(D_(c))of 10 mm,it offers the optimal scheme for balancing the specific strength and GFA of Ti-based BMGs.The present results further brighten the application prospects of Ti-based BMGs as lightweight materials.展开更多
Iodine is an essential element for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Iodine deficiency increases the burden on thyroid function and causes harm to health.The identification of convenient and reliable biomarkers for as...Iodine is an essential element for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Iodine deficiency increases the burden on thyroid function and causes harm to health.The identification of convenient and reliable biomarkers for assessing iodine nutritional status is essential for evaluating iodine intake.Urinary iodine concentration(UIC)is commonly used for population level iodine status assessment but is less reliable for individuals.A 24-h urine sample is more accurate but difficult to collect[1].Thyroid volume(Tvol)and goiter rate are suitable for evaluating the long-term iodine nutritional status in populations[2].Blood indicator collection is an invasive procedure.展开更多
Excited-state intramolecular proton-transfer(ESIPT)based fluorescence probes are particularly attractive due to their unique properties including environmental sensitivity,a large Stokes shift,and potential for ratiom...Excited-state intramolecular proton-transfer(ESIPT)based fluorescence probes are particularly attractive due to their unique properties including environmental sensitivity,a large Stokes shift,and potential for ratiometric sensing.In general,ESIPT-based fluorophore incorporates an intramolecular hydrogen bonding interaction between a hydrogen bond donor(-OH and NH_(2)are common)and a hydrogen bond acceptor(C=N and C=O).More,protection-deprotection of hydroxyl group as hydrogen bond donor could induce an off-on switch of ESIPT-based emission.Therefore,protection-deprotection of hydroxyl group has been the widely used strategy to design fluorescent probes,where the potential key issue is selecting a protective group that can specifically leave in the presence of the target analyte.In this review,we mainly summarize the specific protecting groups(sites)and deprotection mechanisms for biologically important species(including reactive sulfur species(RSS),reactive oxygen species(ROS),enzymes,etc.),and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different protection mechanisms from some aspects including probe stability,selectivity,response rate and assay system,etc.Based on the aforementioned,we further point out the current challenges and the potential future direction for developing ESIPT-based probes.展开更多
Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible ap...Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible application in ultraviolet(UV)materials.Herein the systematic synthesis approach was adopted,which enhances the optical and electrical properties of the grown wide band-gap composite nanomaterial.Structural characterization of the grown materials was attempted using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Most importantly the electrochemical analysis of the grown samples was carried out by employing a glassy carbon electrode and 3 mol/L KOH electrolyte,which demonstrates significant improvements in a specific capacitance of approximately360 F/g,an energy density of approximately 18 Wh/kg,and a maximum power density of approximately 257 W/kg,respectively.Moreover,NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite maintains a cyclic stability of 97.6%after4000 cycles.Photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy confirms the wide bandgap nature of the NdCrO_(3)and NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite,indicating its potential application in UVC devices.These findings emphasize the potential of the NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite in advancing efficient energy storage solutions and the possibility of being used in UVC technology.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
Expanding the specific surface area of substrates and carrying out precise surface engineering of imprinted nanocavities are crucial methods for enhancing the identification efficiency of molecularly imprinted polymer...Expanding the specific surface area of substrates and carrying out precise surface engineering of imprinted nanocavities are crucial methods for enhancing the identification efficiency of molecularly imprinted polymers(MIPs).To implement this synergistic strategy,bioinspired surface engineering was used to incorporate dual covalent receptors via precise post-imprinting modifications(PIMs)onto mesoporous silica nanosheets.The prepared sorbents(denoted as‘‘D-PMIPs”)were utilized to improve the specific identification of adenosine 5-monophosphate(AMP).Significantly,the mesoporous silica nanosheets possess a high surface area of approximately 498.73 m^(2)·g^(-1),which facilitates the formation of abundant specific recognition sites in the D-PMIPs.The dual covalent receptors are valuable for estab-lishing the spatial orientation and arrangement of AMP through multiple cooperative interactions.PIMs enable precise site-specific functionalization within the imprinted cavities,leading to the tailor-made formation of complementary binding sites.The maximum number of high-affinity binding sites(Nmax)of the D-PMIPs is 39.99 lmol·g^(-1),which is significantly higher than that of imprinted sorbents with a sin-gle receptor(i.e.,S-BMIPs or S-PMIPs).The kinetic data of the D-PMIPs can be effectively described by a pseudo-second-order model,indicating that the main binding mechanism involves synergistic chemisorption from boronate affinity and the pyrimidine base.This study suggests that using dual cova-lent receptors and PIMs is a reliable approach for creating imprinted sorbents with high selectivity,allow-ing for the controlled engineering of imprinted sites.展开更多
Laser specific energy significantly impacts the quality of composite coatings.Ti−Al/WC coatings were prepared on the TC21 alloy through laser cladding with specific energy ranging from 66.7 to 133.3 J/mm^(2).The resul...Laser specific energy significantly impacts the quality of composite coatings.Ti−Al/WC coatings were prepared on the TC21 alloy through laser cladding with specific energy ranging from 66.7 to 133.3 J/mm^(2).The results indicate that the composite coatings primarily comprised Ti_(2)AlC,α_(2)-Ti_(3)Al,γ-TiAl,TiC,and W phases.A gradual increase in the relative intensity of the diffraction peaks of Ti_(2)AlC,α_(2)-Ti_(3)Al,and TiC appeared with the increase of specific energy.When the specific energy was 116.7 J/mm^(2),the Ti−Al/WC coated alloy achieved a maximum micro-hardness of HV0.2766.3,which represented an increase of 1.96 times compared with TC21 alloy,and the minimum wear rate decreased dramatically.Much improvement in tribological properties was attained through the fine-grained strengthening of the(α_(2)+γ)matrix and the dispersion strengthening of self-lubricating Ti_(2)AlC and intertwining TiC.This study provides valuable insights for the development of high-performance Ti−Al composite coatings.展开更多
With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditi...With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditional teaching methods often neglect the role of non-verbal symbols in language comprehension and communication.The multimodal discourse theory provides a new perspective for CSP teaching,which can effectively enhance students’understanding and mastery of specialized terminology and language application skills by integrating multisensory symbol systems such as language,vision,hearing,and touch.This paper starts from the current situation of teaching CSP and analyzes the adaptability between multimodal discourse and CSP teaching,aiming to provide theoretical support and practical suggestions for the innovation of the teaching mode of CSP.展开更多
BACKGROUND Diabetic macular edema(DME)is the most common cause of vision loss in people with diabetes.Tight junction disruption of the retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells has been reported to induce DME development.S...BACKGROUND Diabetic macular edema(DME)is the most common cause of vision loss in people with diabetes.Tight junction disruption of the retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells has been reported to induce DME development.SMAD-specific E3 ubiquitin protein ligase(SMURF)1 was associated with the tight junctions of cells.However,the mechanism of SMURF1 in the DME process remains unclear.AIM To investigate the role of SMURF1 in RPE cell tight junction during DME.METHODS ARPE-19 cells treated with high glucose(HG)and desferrioxamine mesylate(DFX)for establishment of the DME cell model.DME mice models were constructed by streptozotocin induction.The trans-epithelial electrical resistance and permeability of RPE cells were analyzed.The expressions of tight junction-related and autophagy-related proteins were determined.The interaction between insulin like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 2(IGF2BP2)and SMURF1 mRNA was verified by RNA immunoprecipitation(RIP).SMURF1 N6-methyladenosine(m6A)level was detected by methylated RIP.RESULTS SMURF1 and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)were upregulated in DME.SMURF1 knockdown reduced HG/DFX-induced autophagy,which protected RPE cell tight junctions and ameliorated retinal damage in DME mice.SMURF1 activated the Wnt/β-catenin-VEGF signaling pathway by promoting WNT inhibitory factor(WIF)1 ubiquitination and degradation.IGF2BP2 upregulated SMURF1 expression in an m6A modification-dependent manner.CONCLUSION M6A-modified SMURF1 promoted WIF1 ubiquitination and degradation,which activated autophagy to inhibit RPE cell tight junctions,ultimately promoting DME progression.展开更多
This work develops a protein imprinted nanosphere with varied recognition specificity for bovine serum albumin(BSA)and lysozyme(Lyz)under different UV light through a gradient dual crosslinked imprinting strategy(i.e....This work develops a protein imprinted nanosphere with varied recognition specificity for bovine serum albumin(BSA)and lysozyme(Lyz)under different UV light through a gradient dual crosslinked imprinting strategy(i.e.,covalent crosslinking and dynamic reversible crosslinking).The imprinting cavities are initially constructed using irreversible covalent crosslinking to specifically recognize BSA,and then the coumarin residues in the imprinting cavities are crosslinked under 365 nm UV light to further imprint Lyz,because Lyz has smaller size than BSA.Since the photo-crosslinking of coumarin is a reversible reaction,the imprinting cavities of Lyz can be de-crosslinked under 254 nm UV light and restore the imprinting cavities of BSA.Moreover,the N-isopropyl acrylamide(NIPAM)and pyrrolidine residues copolymerized in the polymeric surface of the nanospheres are temperature-and p H-responsive respectively.Therefore,the protein rebinding and release behaviors of the nanospheres are controlled by external temperature and p H.As a result,the materials can selectively separate BSA from real bovine whole blood and Lyz from egg white under different UV light.This study may provide a new strategy for construction of protein imprinted materials with tunable specificity for different proteins.展开更多
文摘Device-based measurements are recommended to improve population-based physical activity(PA)surveillance.1,2However,implementation remains challenging due to lack of consensus on analytical methods,and the most widely used“generic”(absolute intensity)cut-point approach has limited generalisability to population-level free-living data.Further,current methods generally fail to account for differences in people's physical capacity.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2022YFB3205500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12275190,12105201)+2 种基金Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(Grant No.2024ZB723)the Shenzhen Research Funding Program(JCYJ20230807154402004)supported by the Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science&Technology,the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD),the 111 Project,the Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices,and the Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nano&Soft Materials and Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research.
文摘Conventional gas sensing materials(e.g.,metal oxides)suffer from deficient sensitivity and serve cross-sensitivity issues due to the lack of efficient adsorption sites.Herein,the heteroatom atomically doping strategy is demonstrated to significantly enhance the sensing performance of metal oxides-based gas sensing materials.Specifically,the Sn atoms were incorporated into porous Fe_(2)O_(3)in the form of atomically dispersed sites.As revealed by X-ray absorption spectroscopy and atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy,these Sn atoms successfully occupy the Fe sites in the Fe_(2)O_(3)lattice,forming the unique Sn-O-Fe sites.Compared to Fe-O-Fe sites(from bare Fe_(2)O_(3))and Sn-O-Sn sites(from SnO_(2)/Fe_(2)O_(3)with high Sn loading),the Sn-O-Fe sites on porous Fe_(2)O_(3)exhibit a superior sensitivity(Rg/Ra=2646.6)to 1 ppm NO_(2),along with dramatically increased selectivity and ultra-low limits of detection(10 ppb).Further theoretical calculations suggest that the strong adsorption of NO_(2)on Sn-O-Fe sites(N atom on Sn site,O atom on Fe site)contributes a more efficient gas response,compared to NO_(2)on Fe-O-Fe sites and other gases on Sn-O-Fe sites.Moreover,the incorporated Sn atoms reduce the bandgap of Fe_(2)O_(3),not only facilitating the electron release but also increasing the NO_(2)adsorption at a low working temperature(150°C).This work introduces an effective strategy to construct effective adsorption sites that show a unique response to specific gas molecules,potentially promoting the rational design of atomically modified gas sensing materials with high sensitivity and high selectivity.
文摘HLA-C,HLA-DP and HLA-DQ are thought to be benign due to low expression and few initial negative studies.Historically,most allocation programs used HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR antigens for matching.With the advent and use of single-bead antigen assays,more was learned about donor-specific antibodies(DSAs)against these antigens.Interest in these antigens and antibodies grew when cases of acute antibody-mediated rejection(AMR),mixed rejections,chronic AMR,and reduced graft survival were reported with DSAs against these antigens.Although the deleterious effects of these DSAs are more pronounced in retransplants,harmful effects have also been observed in first-time recipients.DSAs against each of these antigens can trigger rejection alone.Their combination with DSAs against HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR can cause more damage.It has been shown that strategies that reduce mismatches for these antigen lead to fewer rejections and better graft survival.There is a need for greater consensus on the universal typing of these antigens prior to transplantation for better patient and graft outcomes.This review focuses on the interaction of these antigens with lymphocytes and killer immunoglobulin receptors,arguments for not typing them,detailed analyses of the literature about their harmful effects,potential strategies moving forward,and recommendations for the future.
文摘Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant known for its cardiovascular and metabolic effects.However,its impact on cardiovascular risk,including arrhythmias,in older adults remains underexplored.Emerging evidence highlights sex-specific differences in caffeine metabolism,which may influence its role in cardiovascular health.This perspective examines the interaction between caffeine,hormonal changes,metabolic processes,and lifestyle factors,focusing on older women compared to men.Understanding these differences is essential for tailoring dietary and clinical recommendations to mitigate cardiovascular risks and promote healthy aging.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(2022YFC2905202)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20232ACB204014)Youth Jinggang Scholars Program in Jiangxi Province(QNJG2019056)。
文摘The calcium-containing rare earth solution is generated during the recovery processes of NdFeB waste,which is treated as wastewater by enterprises.In this paper,the carbon dioxide carbonization method was applied to the separation of rare earths and calcium in the solution,as well as the preparation of rare earth oxides with a large specific surface.It is shown that the process of CO_(2)carbonization of solution includes reactions such as the dissolution,diffusion and ionization of CO_(2),the carbonate precipitation of rare earth ions,and the neutralization of hydrogen ions.At a pH of 4.5,the carbonization precipitation rate is effectively controlled,enabling homogeneous precipitation and ensuring both high precipitation yield and rare earth oxides purity.In this way,the crystallization of carbonization products is a process dominated by the oriented attachment theory and coexisting with the Ostwald ripening theory,resulting in abundant pores formed by multiple layers of stacking in the products.With the optimal carbonization conditions,the rare earth precipitation yield solution reaches 99.32%.The obtained carbonization products are crystalline(LaCe)(CO_(3))_(3)·8H_(2)O,and the purity of the rare earth oxides is as high as 99.22 wt%.The specific surface area of the rare earth oxides reaches 94.7 m^(2)/g,and its adsorption efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride in solution can reach 92.6%in a short time.The rare earth oxides are expected to be used as an adsorption material for wastewater treatment and other adsorption environments.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFC2103600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22278224,22478191)+1 种基金the Project of Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the State Key Laboratory of Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering(No.KL21-08)。
文摘Site-specific protein labeling plays important roles in drug discovery and illuminating biological processes at the molecular level.However,it is challenging to label proteins with high specificity while not affecting their structures and biochemical activities.Over the last few years,a variety of promising strategies have been devised that address these challenges including those that involve introduction of small-size peptide tags or unnatural amino acids(UAAs),chemical labeling of specific protein residues,and affinity-driven labeling.This review summarizes recent developments made in the area of site-specific protein labeling utilizing genetically encoding-and chemical-based methods,and discusses future issues that need to be addressed by researchers in this field.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20547)the Major Science and Technology Projects of Heilongjiang Province(2021ZX12B05 and 2020ZX07B02)。
文摘The present study monitored bacterial succession,physicochemical properties,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs)changes in smoked chicken legs with modified atmosphere packaging(MAP,60% CO_(2) and 40%N_(2))during a 25-day storage period at 4℃.After 15 days of storage,S erratia proteamaculans and Pseudomonas fragi became the predominant bacteria.Furthermore,physicochemical properties changed significantly,as evidenced by an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and b*(yellowness)value,and a decrease in hardness.A total of 65 VOCs were identified during storage.Correlation between bacterial succession and quality indicators(including VOCs and physicochemical properties)allowed the identification of 26 core dominant bacteria,including S.proteamaculans,Psychrobacter alimentarius,Pseudomonas putida,and Pseudomonas poae,which were positively related to spoilage VOCs(e.g.,1-octen-3-ol,1-pentanol,and 3-methyl-1-butanol)and could be defined as specific spoilage organisms(SSOs).The results of this study provide a systematic approach to predict SSOs in smoked chicken legs during storage,which can also provide a basis for product safety.
基金supported by the Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award of National University of Defense Technology (18/19-QNCXJ)the National Science Foundation of China (62271494)
文摘Extensive experiments suggest that kurtosis-based fingerprint features are effective for specific emitter identification (SEI). Nevertheless, the lack of mechanistic explanation restricts the use of fingerprint features to a data-driven technique and fur-ther reduces the adaptability of the technique to other datasets. To address this issue, the mechanism how the phase noise of high-frequency oscillators and the nonlinearity of power ampli-fiers affect the kurtosis of communication signals is investigated. Mathematical models are derived for intentional modulation (IM) and unintentional modulation (UIM). Analysis indicates that the phase noise of high-frequency oscillators and the nonlinearity of power amplifiers affect the kurtosis frequency and amplitude, respectively. A novel SEI method based on frequency and ampli-tude of the signal kurtosis (FA-SK) is further proposed. Simula-tion and real-world experiments validate theoretical analysis and also confirm the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61671185 and 62071153.
文摘In the field of specific emitter identification(SEI),power amplifiers(PAs)have long been recognized as significant contributors to unintentional modulation characteristics.To enhance signal quality,digital pre-distortion(DPD)techniques are commonly employed in practical applications to mitigate the nonlinear effects of PAs.However,DPD techniques may diminish the distinctive characteristics of individual transmitters,potentially compromising SEI performance.This study investigates the influence of SEI in the presence of DPD applied to PAs.We construct a semi-physical emitter platform using AD9361 and ZYNQ,incorporating memory and non-memory models to emulate an amplification system comprising DPD devices and PAs.Furthermore,we delve into the analysis and evaluation of LMS-based and QRDRLS-based DPD algorithms to ascertain their efficacy in compensating for amplifier nonlinearity.Finally,we conduct a comprehensive set of experiments to demonstrate the adverse impact of DPD techniques on SEI.Our findings demonstrate a direct correlation between the degree of DPD performance and its impact magnitude on SEI,thereby providing a foundational basis for future studies investigating SEI techniques under DPD.
基金NIH/NIDCR grant R01 DE031413 and CTSA pilot grant UL1TR001430 to Manish V.Bais.
文摘Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)progresses from preneoplastic precursors via genetic and epigenetic alterations.Previous studies have focused on the treatment of terminally developed OSCC.However,the role of epigenetic regulators as therapeutic targets during the transition from preneoplastic precursors to OSCC has not been well studied.Our study identified lysine-specific demethylase 1(LSD1)as a crucial promoter of OSCC,demonstrating that its knockout or pharmacological inhibition in mice reversed OSCC preneoplasia.LSD1 inhibition by SP2509 disrupted cell cycle,reduced immunosuppression,and enhanced CD4+and CD8+T-cell infiltration.In a feline model of spontaneous OSCC,a clinical LSD1 inhibitor(Seclidemstat or SP2577)was found to be safe and effectively inhibit the STAT3 network.Mechanistic studies revealed that LSD1 drives OSCC progression through STAT3 signaling,which is regulated by phosphorylation of the cell cycle mediator CDK7 and immunosuppressive CTLA4.Notably,LSD1 inhibition reduced the phosphorylation of CDK7 at Tyr170 and eIF4B at Ser422,offering insights into a novel mechanism by which LSD1 regulates the preneoplastic-to-OSCC transition.This study provides a deeper understanding of OSCC progression and highlights LSD1 as a potential therapeutic target for controlling OSCC progression from preneoplastic lesions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271148 and 51871129).
文摘Ti-based bulk metallic glasses(BMGs)have attracted increasing attention due to their high specific strength.However,a fundamental conflict exists between the specific strength and glass-forming ability(GFA)of Ti-based BMGs,restricting their commercial applications significantly.In this study,this challenge was addressed by introducing a two-step alloying strategy to mitigate the remarkable density increment effect associated with heavy alloying elements required for enhancing the GFA.Consequently,through two-step alloying with Al and Fe in sequence,simultaneous enhancements in specific strength and GFA were achieved based on a Ti-Zr-Be ternary metallic glass,resulting in the development of a series of centimeter-sized metallic glasses exhibiting ultrahigh-specific strength.Notably,the newly developed(Ti_(45)Zr_(20)Be_(31)A_(l4))_(94)Fe_(6)alloy established a new record for the specific strength of Ti-based BMGs.Along with a critical diameter(D_(c))of 10 mm,it offers the optimal scheme for balancing the specific strength and GFA of Ti-based BMGs.The present results further brighten the application prospects of Ti-based BMGs as lightweight materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant numbers 82204041)Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Funded Projects(Grant numbers 22JR11RA184).
文摘Iodine is an essential element for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Iodine deficiency increases the burden on thyroid function and causes harm to health.The identification of convenient and reliable biomarkers for assessing iodine nutritional status is essential for evaluating iodine intake.Urinary iodine concentration(UIC)is commonly used for population level iodine status assessment but is less reliable for individuals.A 24-h urine sample is more accurate but difficult to collect[1].Thyroid volume(Tvol)and goiter rate are suitable for evaluating the long-term iodine nutritional status in populations[2].Blood indicator collection is an invasive procedure.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22277104,22325703,22074084)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(No.202203021212184)+3 种基金Research Project supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2022-002)the Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province(Free Exploration)(No.202203021221009)2022 Lvliang City science and technology plan project(Nos.2022SHFZ51,2022GXYF15)Scientific Instrument Center of Shanxi University(No.201512)。
文摘Excited-state intramolecular proton-transfer(ESIPT)based fluorescence probes are particularly attractive due to their unique properties including environmental sensitivity,a large Stokes shift,and potential for ratiometric sensing.In general,ESIPT-based fluorophore incorporates an intramolecular hydrogen bonding interaction between a hydrogen bond donor(-OH and NH_(2)are common)and a hydrogen bond acceptor(C=N and C=O).More,protection-deprotection of hydroxyl group as hydrogen bond donor could induce an off-on switch of ESIPT-based emission.Therefore,protection-deprotection of hydroxyl group has been the widely used strategy to design fluorescent probes,where the potential key issue is selecting a protective group that can specifically leave in the presence of the target analyte.In this review,we mainly summarize the specific protecting groups(sites)and deprotection mechanisms for biologically important species(including reactive sulfur species(RSS),reactive oxygen species(ROS),enzymes,etc.),and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different protection mechanisms from some aspects including probe stability,selectivity,response rate and assay system,etc.Based on the aforementioned,we further point out the current challenges and the potential future direction for developing ESIPT-based probes.
基金support from the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University,Saudi Arabia(RGP2/505/45)。
文摘Neodymium chromium oxide(NdCrO_(3))and NdCrO_(3)/graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposite were synthesized via sol-gel and co-precipitation techniques for being used in high-perfo rmance supercapacitors and for the possible application in ultraviolet(UV)materials.Herein the systematic synthesis approach was adopted,which enhances the optical and electrical properties of the grown wide band-gap composite nanomaterial.Structural characterization of the grown materials was attempted using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Most importantly the electrochemical analysis of the grown samples was carried out by employing a glassy carbon electrode and 3 mol/L KOH electrolyte,which demonstrates significant improvements in a specific capacitance of approximately360 F/g,an energy density of approximately 18 Wh/kg,and a maximum power density of approximately 257 W/kg,respectively.Moreover,NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite maintains a cyclic stability of 97.6%after4000 cycles.Photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy confirms the wide bandgap nature of the NdCrO_(3)and NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite,indicating its potential application in UVC devices.These findings emphasize the potential of the NdCrO_(3)/GO nanocomposite in advancing efficient energy storage solutions and the possibility of being used in UVC technology.
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(22078132,22108103,and U22A20413)the Open Funding Project of the National Key Labora-tory of Biochemical Engineering(2021KF-02)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M691301)Jiangsu Key Research and Development Program(BE2022356)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)(GZ20230989)Jiangsu Agricultural Independent Innovation Fund Project(CX(21)3079).
文摘Expanding the specific surface area of substrates and carrying out precise surface engineering of imprinted nanocavities are crucial methods for enhancing the identification efficiency of molecularly imprinted polymers(MIPs).To implement this synergistic strategy,bioinspired surface engineering was used to incorporate dual covalent receptors via precise post-imprinting modifications(PIMs)onto mesoporous silica nanosheets.The prepared sorbents(denoted as‘‘D-PMIPs”)were utilized to improve the specific identification of adenosine 5-monophosphate(AMP).Significantly,the mesoporous silica nanosheets possess a high surface area of approximately 498.73 m^(2)·g^(-1),which facilitates the formation of abundant specific recognition sites in the D-PMIPs.The dual covalent receptors are valuable for estab-lishing the spatial orientation and arrangement of AMP through multiple cooperative interactions.PIMs enable precise site-specific functionalization within the imprinted cavities,leading to the tailor-made formation of complementary binding sites.The maximum number of high-affinity binding sites(Nmax)of the D-PMIPs is 39.99 lmol·g^(-1),which is significantly higher than that of imprinted sorbents with a sin-gle receptor(i.e.,S-BMIPs or S-PMIPs).The kinetic data of the D-PMIPs can be effectively described by a pseudo-second-order model,indicating that the main binding mechanism involves synergistic chemisorption from boronate affinity and the pyrimidine base.This study suggests that using dual cova-lent receptors and PIMs is a reliable approach for creating imprinted sorbents with high selectivity,allow-ing for the controlled engineering of imprinted sites.
基金supported by the Guangxi Science and Technology Program,China(Nos.Guike AD23026170,Guike AD23026116)the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology,China(No.22-35-4-S019)+3 种基金the Research Basic Ability Enhancement Program for Young and Middle-aged Teachers of Guangxi,China(No.2023KY0202)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M753642)the Guilin Science and Technology Development Program(Project),China(No.20220124-10)the Innovation Project of GUET Graduate Education,China(No.2024YCXS008).
文摘Laser specific energy significantly impacts the quality of composite coatings.Ti−Al/WC coatings were prepared on the TC21 alloy through laser cladding with specific energy ranging from 66.7 to 133.3 J/mm^(2).The results indicate that the composite coatings primarily comprised Ti_(2)AlC,α_(2)-Ti_(3)Al,γ-TiAl,TiC,and W phases.A gradual increase in the relative intensity of the diffraction peaks of Ti_(2)AlC,α_(2)-Ti_(3)Al,and TiC appeared with the increase of specific energy.When the specific energy was 116.7 J/mm^(2),the Ti−Al/WC coated alloy achieved a maximum micro-hardness of HV0.2766.3,which represented an increase of 1.96 times compared with TC21 alloy,and the minimum wear rate decreased dramatically.Much improvement in tribological properties was attained through the fine-grained strengthening of the(α_(2)+γ)matrix and the dispersion strengthening of self-lubricating Ti_(2)AlC and intertwining TiC.This study provides valuable insights for the development of high-performance Ti−Al composite coatings.
文摘With the increasing global demand for Chinese language,the teaching of Chinese for Specific Purposes(CSP)has occupied an increasingly important position in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language.However,traditional teaching methods often neglect the role of non-verbal symbols in language comprehension and communication.The multimodal discourse theory provides a new perspective for CSP teaching,which can effectively enhance students’understanding and mastery of specialized terminology and language application skills by integrating multisensory symbol systems such as language,vision,hearing,and touch.This paper starts from the current situation of teaching CSP and analyzes the adaptability between multimodal discourse and CSP teaching,aiming to provide theoretical support and practical suggestions for the innovation of the teaching mode of CSP.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,No.2022A1515012346.
文摘BACKGROUND Diabetic macular edema(DME)is the most common cause of vision loss in people with diabetes.Tight junction disruption of the retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells has been reported to induce DME development.SMAD-specific E3 ubiquitin protein ligase(SMURF)1 was associated with the tight junctions of cells.However,the mechanism of SMURF1 in the DME process remains unclear.AIM To investigate the role of SMURF1 in RPE cell tight junction during DME.METHODS ARPE-19 cells treated with high glucose(HG)and desferrioxamine mesylate(DFX)for establishment of the DME cell model.DME mice models were constructed by streptozotocin induction.The trans-epithelial electrical resistance and permeability of RPE cells were analyzed.The expressions of tight junction-related and autophagy-related proteins were determined.The interaction between insulin like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 2(IGF2BP2)and SMURF1 mRNA was verified by RNA immunoprecipitation(RIP).SMURF1 N6-methyladenosine(m6A)level was detected by methylated RIP.RESULTS SMURF1 and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)were upregulated in DME.SMURF1 knockdown reduced HG/DFX-induced autophagy,which protected RPE cell tight junctions and ameliorated retinal damage in DME mice.SMURF1 activated the Wnt/β-catenin-VEGF signaling pathway by promoting WNT inhibitory factor(WIF)1 ubiquitination and degradation.IGF2BP2 upregulated SMURF1 expression in an m6A modification-dependent manner.CONCLUSION M6A-modified SMURF1 promoted WIF1 ubiquitination and degradation,which activated autophagy to inhibit RPE cell tight junctions,ultimately promoting DME progression.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22275148)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1900201)for Qiuyu Zhang+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22271232)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000230114)for Shixin Fathe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000220339)for Qing Liu。
文摘This work develops a protein imprinted nanosphere with varied recognition specificity for bovine serum albumin(BSA)and lysozyme(Lyz)under different UV light through a gradient dual crosslinked imprinting strategy(i.e.,covalent crosslinking and dynamic reversible crosslinking).The imprinting cavities are initially constructed using irreversible covalent crosslinking to specifically recognize BSA,and then the coumarin residues in the imprinting cavities are crosslinked under 365 nm UV light to further imprint Lyz,because Lyz has smaller size than BSA.Since the photo-crosslinking of coumarin is a reversible reaction,the imprinting cavities of Lyz can be de-crosslinked under 254 nm UV light and restore the imprinting cavities of BSA.Moreover,the N-isopropyl acrylamide(NIPAM)and pyrrolidine residues copolymerized in the polymeric surface of the nanospheres are temperature-and p H-responsive respectively.Therefore,the protein rebinding and release behaviors of the nanospheres are controlled by external temperature and p H.As a result,the materials can selectively separate BSA from real bovine whole blood and Lyz from egg white under different UV light.This study may provide a new strategy for construction of protein imprinted materials with tunable specificity for different proteins.
