KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to eva...KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to evaluate the influence of varying hydrothermal synthesis temperatures on the physicochemical properties of both the KIT-5/Beta supports and the resulting catalysts.The catalytic performances of catalysts were evaluated under reaction conditions of 320℃,4 MPa H_(2)pressure,and a weight hourly space velocity(WHSV)of 4.8 h^(-1)for hydrodenitrogenation(HDN)of quinoline.The results indicated that the specific surface area and pore structure of the materials could be effectively regulated by adjusting the hydrothermal synthesis temperature,which in turn influenced the number of active sites on the catalyst.The NiW/KB-125 catalyst,synthesized at 125℃,presented the highest quinoline HDN efficiency(96.8%),which can be attributed to its favorable pore channel structure,greater Brønsted acid number,higher degree of metal sulfidation(80.12%)and appropriate metal-support interaction(MSI).展开更多
Habitat loss driven by land-use change is a major factor shaping the dynamics of urban bird community structures.However,the potential mechanisms by which the spatial configuration and composition of blue-green infras...Habitat loss driven by land-use change is a major factor shaping the dynamics of urban bird community structures.However,the potential mechanisms by which the spatial configuration and composition of blue-green infrastructure,recognized as biodiversity hotspots in urban landscapes,influence urban bird beta diversity remain insufficiently understood.This study was conducted in the built-up area of Yinchuan,an internationally recognized wetland city in Northwest China.From December 2023 to June 2024,we systematically surveyed bird communities during both the breeding and wintering periods across 29 blue-green space mosaics.We quantified taxonomic,functional,and phylogenetic beta diversity,along with their turnover component and nestedness-resultant component,based on both pairwise beta diversity and multiple-site beta diversity.We further assessed the relative importance of landscape variables and spatial geographic distance in shaping beta diversity patterns and used hierarchical modeling of species communities(HMSC)to explore the responses of bird occurrence and functional traits to landscape variables.Our results revealed that species turnover was the dominant driver of taxonomic,functional,and phylogenetic beta diversity.Seasonal differences were observed in the effects of spatial geographic distance and landscape structure on beta diversity and its components,with landscape variables showing higher explanatory power than geographic isolation.In the breeding period,landscape diversity and waterbody area had positive effects on bird occurrence,whereas in the wintering period,most landscape features—except for landscape diversity—exerted neutral or negative influences.Regarding functional traits,we found that reproductive traits,flight ability,and foraging characteristics responded significantly to landscape structure,and that some small-bodied species active in aerial and canopy layers were more adaptable to habitat fragmentation.This study provides novel insights into the assembly processes and driving mechanisms of urban bird communities and offers scientific support for the notion that designing and maintaining blue-green infrastructure can contribute to urban biodiversity conservation.展开更多
Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neurotoxic amyloid beta(Aβ)deposition in the brain.Neurons can internalize and exocytose Aβ;however,the molecular pathways governing Aβreleas...Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neurotoxic amyloid beta(Aβ)deposition in the brain.Neurons can internalize and exocytose Aβ;however,the molecular pathways governing Aβrelease remain poorly understood.To identify key regulators of Aβ42 transport,we applied formaldehyde cross-linking of protein complexes combined with co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry analysis to identify TMED10 as a novel Aβ42-interacting protein.In cultured neurons,TMED10 knockdown(KD)increased intracellular Aβ42 levels by preventing Aβ42 exocytosis.TMED10 expression was significantly reduced in the cortex of AD patients.Overexpression of TMED10 in primary neurons mitigated the toxic effects of exogenous Aβ42.In 5×FAD mice,overexpression of TMED10 via tail vein injection of a brain-penetrable adeno-associated virus improved cognitive function and reduced Aβ42 plaque accumulation.Together,these findings position TMED10 as a potential regulator of Aβ42 exocytosis and underscore the need for further studies to evaluate its therapeutic potential in AD.展开更多
In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tum...In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.展开更多
Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the col...Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome 1(CIAS1)gene,encoding cryopyrin,a protein that regulates inflammation.展开更多
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functions.Given that AD undermines the quality of life for millions and has an extended asymptomatic period...Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functions.Given that AD undermines the quality of life for millions and has an extended asymptomatic period,exploring the full AD pathogenesis and seeking the optimal therapeutic solution have become critical and imperative.This allows researchers to intervene,delay,and potentially prevent AD progression.Several clinical imaging methods are utilized routinely to diagnose and monitor AD,such as magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),positron emission tomography(PET),and single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT).Nevertheless,due to their intrinsic drawbacks and restrictions,such as radiation concerns,high cost,long acquisition time,and low spatial resolution,their applications in AD research are limited,especially at the cellular and molecular levels.In contrast,optical microscopic imaging methods overcome these limitations,offering researchers a variety of approaches with distinct advantages to explore AD pathology on diverse models.In this review,we provide a comprehensive overview of commonly utilized optical microscopic imaging techniques in AD research and introduce their contributions to image amyloid beta(Aβ)species.These techniques include fluorescence microscopy(FM),confocal microscopy(CM),two-photon fluorescence microscopy(TPFM),super-resolution microscopy(SRM),expansion microscopy(ExM),and light-sheet fluorescence microscopy(LSFM).In addition,we introduce some related topics,such as the development of near-infrared(NIR)Aβprobes,the Aβplaque hypothesis,and Aβoligomer hypothesis,and the roles of microglia and astrocytes in AD progression.We believe optical microscopic imaging methods continue to play an indispensable role in deciphering the full pathogenesis of AD and advancing therapeutic strategies.展开更多
基金Supported by the Autonomous Research Project of SKLCC(2024BWZ003)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA0390401)the Doctoral Research Start-up Funding of Shanxi Institute of Technology(026012).
文摘KIT-5/Beta composite supports were synthesized using an in situ self-assembly hydrothermal method,and NiW/KIT-5/Beta catalysts were prepared by impregnation.A series of characterization techniques were utilized to evaluate the influence of varying hydrothermal synthesis temperatures on the physicochemical properties of both the KIT-5/Beta supports and the resulting catalysts.The catalytic performances of catalysts were evaluated under reaction conditions of 320℃,4 MPa H_(2)pressure,and a weight hourly space velocity(WHSV)of 4.8 h^(-1)for hydrodenitrogenation(HDN)of quinoline.The results indicated that the specific surface area and pore structure of the materials could be effectively regulated by adjusting the hydrothermal synthesis temperature,which in turn influenced the number of active sites on the catalyst.The NiW/KB-125 catalyst,synthesized at 125℃,presented the highest quinoline HDN efficiency(96.8%),which can be attributed to its favorable pore channel structure,greater Brønsted acid number,higher degree of metal sulfidation(80.12%)and appropriate metal-support interaction(MSI).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32401409)the Central Government’s Special Fund for National Key Protected Wildlife Conservation Projects in Yinchuan City(HXCG-ZC2023148,XZ-2024-16)。
文摘Habitat loss driven by land-use change is a major factor shaping the dynamics of urban bird community structures.However,the potential mechanisms by which the spatial configuration and composition of blue-green infrastructure,recognized as biodiversity hotspots in urban landscapes,influence urban bird beta diversity remain insufficiently understood.This study was conducted in the built-up area of Yinchuan,an internationally recognized wetland city in Northwest China.From December 2023 to June 2024,we systematically surveyed bird communities during both the breeding and wintering periods across 29 blue-green space mosaics.We quantified taxonomic,functional,and phylogenetic beta diversity,along with their turnover component and nestedness-resultant component,based on both pairwise beta diversity and multiple-site beta diversity.We further assessed the relative importance of landscape variables and spatial geographic distance in shaping beta diversity patterns and used hierarchical modeling of species communities(HMSC)to explore the responses of bird occurrence and functional traits to landscape variables.Our results revealed that species turnover was the dominant driver of taxonomic,functional,and phylogenetic beta diversity.Seasonal differences were observed in the effects of spatial geographic distance and landscape structure on beta diversity and its components,with landscape variables showing higher explanatory power than geographic isolation.In the breeding period,landscape diversity and waterbody area had positive effects on bird occurrence,whereas in the wintering period,most landscape features—except for landscape diversity—exerted neutral or negative influences.Regarding functional traits,we found that reproductive traits,flight ability,and foraging characteristics responded significantly to landscape structure,and that some small-bodied species active in aerial and canopy layers were more adaptable to habitat fragmentation.This study provides novel insights into the assembly processes and driving mechanisms of urban bird communities and offers scientific support for the notion that designing and maintaining blue-green infrastructure can contribute to urban biodiversity conservation.
基金supported by research grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0804502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82101545)+1 种基金the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2022-I2M-1-002)National High-Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding(2022-PUMCH-D-002).
文摘Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neurotoxic amyloid beta(Aβ)deposition in the brain.Neurons can internalize and exocytose Aβ;however,the molecular pathways governing Aβrelease remain poorly understood.To identify key regulators of Aβ42 transport,we applied formaldehyde cross-linking of protein complexes combined with co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry analysis to identify TMED10 as a novel Aβ42-interacting protein.In cultured neurons,TMED10 knockdown(KD)increased intracellular Aβ42 levels by preventing Aβ42 exocytosis.TMED10 expression was significantly reduced in the cortex of AD patients.Overexpression of TMED10 in primary neurons mitigated the toxic effects of exogenous Aβ42.In 5×FAD mice,overexpression of TMED10 via tail vein injection of a brain-penetrable adeno-associated virus improved cognitive function and reduced Aβ42 plaque accumulation.Together,these findings position TMED10 as a potential regulator of Aβ42 exocytosis and underscore the need for further studies to evaluate its therapeutic potential in AD.
文摘In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.
文摘Background:Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease is characterized by fever,urticarial rash,aseptic meningitis,deforming arthropathy,hearing loss,and mental retardation.Many patients have mutations in the cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome 1(CIAS1)gene,encoding cryopyrin,a protein that regulates inflammation.
基金supported by NIH(R01AG055413),(R01AG085562),(R21AG059134),(R21AG078749),and(S10OD028609)awards(C.R.).NIH Office of the Director,National Institute on Aging.
文摘Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functions.Given that AD undermines the quality of life for millions and has an extended asymptomatic period,exploring the full AD pathogenesis and seeking the optimal therapeutic solution have become critical and imperative.This allows researchers to intervene,delay,and potentially prevent AD progression.Several clinical imaging methods are utilized routinely to diagnose and monitor AD,such as magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),positron emission tomography(PET),and single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT).Nevertheless,due to their intrinsic drawbacks and restrictions,such as radiation concerns,high cost,long acquisition time,and low spatial resolution,their applications in AD research are limited,especially at the cellular and molecular levels.In contrast,optical microscopic imaging methods overcome these limitations,offering researchers a variety of approaches with distinct advantages to explore AD pathology on diverse models.In this review,we provide a comprehensive overview of commonly utilized optical microscopic imaging techniques in AD research and introduce their contributions to image amyloid beta(Aβ)species.These techniques include fluorescence microscopy(FM),confocal microscopy(CM),two-photon fluorescence microscopy(TPFM),super-resolution microscopy(SRM),expansion microscopy(ExM),and light-sheet fluorescence microscopy(LSFM).In addition,we introduce some related topics,such as the development of near-infrared(NIR)Aβprobes,the Aβplaque hypothesis,and Aβoligomer hypothesis,and the roles of microglia and astrocytes in AD progression.We believe optical microscopic imaging methods continue to play an indispensable role in deciphering the full pathogenesis of AD and advancing therapeutic strategies.
