BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a leading cause of global hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Conventional biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)demonstrate suboptimal sensitivity and specificity.Emerging e...BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a leading cause of global hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Conventional biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)demonstrate suboptimal sensitivity and specificity.Emerging evidence suggests that serum extra spindle pole bodies like 1(ESPL1)protein and p53 antibody may improve diagnostic accuracy.AIM To assess and compare the diagnostic performance of serum ESPL1 protein and p53 antibody in HBV-related HCC(HBV-HCC).METHODS This case-control study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University enrolled 30 patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB),30 with HBV-related liver cirrhosis(HBV-LC),55 with HBV-HCC,and 30 healthy controls.Serum ESPL1 protein and p53 antibody levels were quantified via ELISA.Diagnostic performance was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis,including sensitivity,specificity,and correlation with AFP.RESULTS Serum ESPL1 protein levels progressively increased across disease stages(CHB:89.9 ng/L;HBV-LC:188.83 ng/L;HBV-HCC:317.63 ng/L),with a significantly higher area under the ROC curve(AUC=0.917)than either p53 antibody(AUC=0.725)or AFP(AUC=0.678).p53 antibody levels were significantly elevated only in the HBVHCC group.ESPL1 demonstrated superior sensitivity and concordance with histopathological findings.A significant correlation between ESPL1 and p53 antibody levels was observed exclusively in the HBV-HCC group(r=0.320,P=0.017),suggesting potential interplay in malignant transformation.CONCLUSION Serum ESPL1 protein,a promising biomarker for early HBV-HCC detection,outperforms p53 antibody in diagnostic reliability.Higher ESPL1 levels correlate with increased HCC risk in chronic HBV patients.展开更多
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a multifaceted disease associated with obesity,insulin resistance(IR),type 2 diabetes mellitus-in a word,metabolic syndrome-which has been extensively studie...Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a multifaceted disease associated with obesity,insulin resistance(IR),type 2 diabetes mellitus-in a word,metabolic syndrome-which has been extensively studied because it is related to an alteration of the normal metabolism of glucose and lipids,ultimately leading to triglyceride accumulation within hepatocytes.This lipid overload triggers an inflammatory status,also influenced by gut-liver axis dysfunction,with gut dysbiosis,which alters intestinal permeability,causing inflammation and IR in a vicious circle.Several approaches have been attempted to treat this condition and stop its poss-ible evolution towards increasingly serious stages,but the first step is always lifestyle modification.The Mediterranean diet seems to be the most reliable for affecting liver steatosis,probably thanks to extra virgin olive oil,a healthy food with a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and variable concentrations of phenols(oleocanthal)and phenolic alcohols,such as hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol.This review investigates the mechanisms underlying the bidirectional and synergistic relationships among metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease,IR,and the gut-liver axis,specifically focusing on the role of extra virgin olive oil as one of the main antioxidant components of the Mediterranean diet.展开更多
Zeolites are crystalline microporous materials widely used in catalysis,adsorption,and ion exchange owing to their tunable pore structures and acid centers[1].Traditional zeolites,however,often suffer from limitations...Zeolites are crystalline microporous materials widely used in catalysis,adsorption,and ion exchange owing to their tunable pore structures and acid centers[1].Traditional zeolites,however,often suffer from limitations such as restricted molecular diffusion and rapid coking,which hinder their efficiency in processing large molecules.展开更多
BACKGROUND Very little is known about the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)for the management of patients undergoing major aortic surgery with particular reference to aortic dissection.AIM To review th...BACKGROUND Very little is known about the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)for the management of patients undergoing major aortic surgery with particular reference to aortic dissection.AIM To review the available literature to determine if there was any evidence.METHODS A systematic literature search through PubMed and EMBASE was undertaken according to specific key words.RESULTS The search resulted in 29 publications relevant to the subject:1 brief communication,1 surgical technique report,1 invited commentary,1 retrospective case review,1 observational study,4 retrospective reviews,13 case reports and 7 conference abstracts.A total of 194 patients were included in these publications of whom 77 survived.CONCLUSION Although there is no compelling evidence for or against the use of ECMO in major aortic surgery or dissection,it is enough to justify its use in this patient population despite current adverse attitude.展开更多
Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan (龙眼, Extra) acupoint. M...Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan (龙眼, Extra) acupoint. Methods According to the random mumber table, 104 cases of herpes zoster were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 52 cases in each one. In the observation group, the blocking method was used at the starting site and the ending site of herpetic zone, the surrounding needling method was applied toward the center of the painful zone, with horizontal needling technique; and the local pricking and cupping methods as well as the bloodletting at Longyan (Extra) acupoint were adopted. In the control group, Jiáj (夹脊 EX-B 2) at the corresponding affected nerve segments and the local Ashi points were selected and stimulated with electroacupuncture. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was adopted to determine the analgesic effect 20 min, 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after treatment separately in each group. Results The onset time of analgesic effect in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group and the efficacy time of duration was longer than that in the control group (all P0.05). The analgesic effect and the result of comprehensive efficacy assessment were superior to those of the control group (both P0.05). Conclusion The comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping method combined with bloodletting at Longyan (Extra) achieves the significant analgesic effect on herpes zoster.展开更多
This paper defines the following advantages of ELS (Extra Long Staple) also known as Pima cotton planted in the United States: first, the only variety which is concentrated in the planting area with good soil moist...This paper defines the following advantages of ELS (Extra Long Staple) also known as Pima cotton planted in the United States: first, the only variety which is concentrated in the planting area with good soil moisture and fertilizer retention performances and abundant light and heat resources; second; advanced and practi- cal material equipment and technology; third; high yield and good quality, significant planting scale benefit; fourth, feasible and reliable modernized intensive farm man- agement mode with large-scale agricultural machinery operation; fifth, high-efficient social services and policy support system, as well as reasonable planting layout, good brand influence, synchronization of high yield and good quality with large-scale benefits. Although the production capability of Pima cotton in the United States is considered to be the largest and most powerful country in the world, compared with the ELS production in China, both have their own advantages and characteristics. Therefore, it is suggested that by using the ELS production experience ol the Unit- ed Stages for reference, China should make use of the modern breeding technJques to accelerate the modification of synthetic genetic features of ELS variety, try its best to breed the ELS variety which is suitable for mechanical plucking as soon as possible, actively develop new technology to simplify the whole cost saving cultiva- tion, reform ELS production organization, vigorously develop the social service sys- tem, and adjust and optimize the ELS industry support policies, so as to fundamen- tally improve the competitiveness of China's ELS in international market.展开更多
A simple formula, using the quantum numbers of solar system planets and some quantized extra-solar planets, to estimate the periods, is done. The quantum numbers, calculated by other authors, have been used to find th...A simple formula, using the quantum numbers of solar system planets and some quantized extra-solar planets, to estimate the periods, is done. The quantum numbers, calculated by other authors, have been used to find the orbital periods of solar system planets and some extra-solar planets. Observed periods have been used to compare them with the estimated periods from the given formula. It is found that the given relation is applicable perfectly for the solar system planets. Some extra-solar planets, of stars having approximately the same mass as the sun, are chosen to apply the same relation. The differences between the observed and calculated periods for the extra-solar systems have been calculated and tabulated. It is found that the percentage errors between the predicted values and the corresponding observed values for extra-planetary systems are controlled by the star’s mass and its quantum number. The percentage error decreases by increasing the quantum number, for quantum numbers over 4. When the quantum number is less than or equal 4, it is found that the percentage error decreases by decreasing the quantum number.展开更多
The formation and distribution of fractures are controlled by paleotectonic stress field, and their preservative status and effects on development are dominated by the modern stress field. Since Triassic, it has exper...The formation and distribution of fractures are controlled by paleotectonic stress field, and their preservative status and effects on development are dominated by the modern stress field. Since Triassic, it has experienced four tectonic movements and developed four sets of tectonic fractures in the extra low-permeability sandstone reservoir at the south of western Sichuan depression. The strikes of fractures are in the S-N, NE-SW, E-W, and NW-SE directions respectively. At the end of Triassic, under the horizontal compression tectonic stress field, for which the maximum principal stress direction was NW.SE, the fractures were well developed near the S-N faults and at the end of NE-SW faults, because of their stress concentration. At the end of Cretaceous, in the horizontal compression stress fields of the NE-SW direction, the stress was obviously lower near the NE-SW faults, thus, fractures mainly developed near the S-N faults. At the end of Neogene-Early Pleistocene, under the horizontal compression tectonic stress fields of E-W direction, stress concentrated near the NE-SW faults and fractures developed at these places, especially at the end of the NE-SE faults, the cross positions of NE-SW, and S-N faults. Therefore, fractures developed mostly near S-N faults and NE-SW faults. At the cross positions of the above two sets of faults, the degree of development of the fractures was the highest. Under the modern stress field of the NW-SE direction, the NW-SE fractures were mainly the seepage ones with tensional state, the best connectivity, the widest aperture, the highest permeability, and the minimum opening pressure.展开更多
Given a graph G and a non-negative integer h, the h-restricted connectivity κh(G) of G is the minimum cardinality of a set of vertices of G, in which at least h neighbors of any vertex is not included, if any, whos...Given a graph G and a non-negative integer h, the h-restricted connectivity κh(G) of G is the minimum cardinality of a set of vertices of G, in which at least h neighbors of any vertex is not included, if any, whose deletion disconnects G and every remaining component has the minimum degree of vertex at least h; and the h-extra connectivity κh(G) of G is the minimum cardinality of a set of vertices of G, if any, whose deletion disconnects G and every remaining component has order more than h. This paper shows that for the hypercube Qn and the folded hypercube FQn, κ1(Qn)=κ(1)(Qn)=2n-2 for n≥3, κ2(Qn)=3n-5 for n≥4, κ1(FQn)=κ(1)(FQn)=2n for n≥4 and κ(2)(FQn)=4n-4 for n≥8.展开更多
This work aimed at revealing the mechanism of strong ground pressure behaviour(SGPB)induced by high-position hard roof(HHR).Based on the supporting structures model of HHR,a modified voussoir beam mechanical model for...This work aimed at revealing the mechanism of strong ground pressure behaviour(SGPB)induced by high-position hard roof(HHR).Based on the supporting structures model of HHR,a modified voussoir beam mechanical model for HHR was established by considering the gangue support coefficient,through which the modified expressions of limit breaking span and breaking energy of HHR were deduced.Combined with the relationship between the dynamic-static loading stress of supporting body(hydraulic support and coal wall)and its comprehensive supporting strength,the criteria of ground pressure behaviour(GPB)induced by HHR were discussed.The types of Ⅰ_(1),Ⅰ_(2),Ⅱ_(1),andⅡ_(2) of GPB were interpreted.Results showed that types Ⅰ_(1) and Ⅰ_(2) were the main forms of SGPB in extra-thick coal seam mining.The main manifestation of SGPB was static stress,which was mainly derived from the instability of HHR rather than fracture.Accordingly,an innovative control technology was proposed,which can weaken static load by vertical-well separated fracturing HHR.The research results have been successfully applied to the 8101 working face in Tashan coal mine,Shanxi Province,China.The results of a digital borehole camera observation and stress monitoring proved the rationality of the GPB criteria.The control technology was successful,paving the way for new possibilities to HHR control for safety mining.展开更多
The formability of bake hardened steel (thickness 0.82 mm), and the extra galvannealed IF steel (thickness 0.82 mm) have been studied. The suitability of the above steels for forming applications has been critical...The formability of bake hardened steel (thickness 0.82 mm), and the extra galvannealed IF steel (thickness 0.82 mm) have been studied. The suitability of the above steels for forming applications has been critically examined. The microstructure, tensile properties, and formability parameters of the above sheet metals were determined. The manufacturing process of the steels and the significance with reference to its formability were studied.展开更多
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from the gastrointestinal tract.In rare cases,these tumors are found in intra-abdominal sites unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract,such as the...Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from the gastrointestinal tract.In rare cases,these tumors are found in intra-abdominal sites unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract,such as the mesentery,omentum and retroperitoneum.However,pancreatic extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors are extremely rare,with only 14 previous cases reported.A 61-year-old man with no clinical symptoms had a routine check-up,during which an abdominal mass located in the pancreas tail was detected.Abdominal surgery was performed with resection of the pancreas tail and the spleen,and he was diagnosed with lowrisk GISTs.Another 60-year-old man with no clinical symptoms underwent Computed tomography which revealed a well-demarcated tumor,6 cm in diameter,in the head of the pancreas.He was diagnosed with pancreatic GISTs.Here,we describe two rare cases of pancreatic GISTs and review the cases previously reported in the literature.展开更多
The liver has a central role in regulating inflammation by its capacity to secrete a number of proteins that control both local and systemic inflammatory responses. Chronic inflammation or an exaggerated inflammatory ...The liver has a central role in regulating inflammation by its capacity to secrete a number of proteins that control both local and systemic inflammatory responses. Chronic inflammation or an exaggerated inflammatory response can produce detrimental effects on target organs. Chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection causes liver inflammation by complex and not yet well-understood molecular pathways, including direct viral effects and indirect mechanisms involving cytokine pathways,oxidative stress and steatosis induction. An increasing body of evidence recognizes the inflammatory response in chronic hepatitis C as pathogenically linked to the development of both liver-limited injury(fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma) and extrahepatic HCV-related diseases(lymphoproliferative disease,atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and brain disease). Defining the complex mechanisms of HCV-induced inflammation could be crucial to determine the global impact of infection, to estimate progression of the disease, and to explore novel therapeutic approaches to avert HCVrelated diseases. This review focuses on HCV-related clinical conditions as a result of chronic liver and systemic inflammatory states.展开更多
Giardiasis is the most common waterborne parasitic infection of the human intestine worldwide.The etiological agent,Giardia duodenalis(syn.G.intestinalis,G.lamblia),is a flagellated,binucleated protozoan parasite whic...Giardiasis is the most common waterborne parasitic infection of the human intestine worldwide.The etiological agent,Giardia duodenalis(syn.G.intestinalis,G.lamblia),is a flagellated,binucleated protozoan parasite which infects a wide array of mammalian hosts.Human giardiasis is a true cosmopolitan pathogen,with highest prevalence in developing countries.Giardiasis can present with a broad range of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic,to acute or chronic diarrheal disease associated with abdominal pain and nausea.Most infections are self-limiting,although re-infection and chronic infection can occur.Recent evidence indicating that Giardia may cause chronic post-infectious gastrointestinal complications have made it a topic of intense research.The causes of the post-infectious clinical manifestations due to Giardia,even after complete elimination of the parasite,remain obscure.This review offers a state-of-the-art discussion on the long-term consequences of Giardia infections,from extra-intestinal manifestations,growth and cognitive deficiencies,to post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome.The discussion also sheds light on some of the novel mechanisms recently implicated in the production of these postinfectious manifestations.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81960115,No.82160123 and No.82260124Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor(Guangxi Medical University),Ministry of Education,No.GKEZZ202107+1 种基金Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor,No.GKE-ZZ202218Guangxi Science and Technology Program,No.AD25069077.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a leading cause of global hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Conventional biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)demonstrate suboptimal sensitivity and specificity.Emerging evidence suggests that serum extra spindle pole bodies like 1(ESPL1)protein and p53 antibody may improve diagnostic accuracy.AIM To assess and compare the diagnostic performance of serum ESPL1 protein and p53 antibody in HBV-related HCC(HBV-HCC).METHODS This case-control study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University enrolled 30 patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB),30 with HBV-related liver cirrhosis(HBV-LC),55 with HBV-HCC,and 30 healthy controls.Serum ESPL1 protein and p53 antibody levels were quantified via ELISA.Diagnostic performance was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis,including sensitivity,specificity,and correlation with AFP.RESULTS Serum ESPL1 protein levels progressively increased across disease stages(CHB:89.9 ng/L;HBV-LC:188.83 ng/L;HBV-HCC:317.63 ng/L),with a significantly higher area under the ROC curve(AUC=0.917)than either p53 antibody(AUC=0.725)or AFP(AUC=0.678).p53 antibody levels were significantly elevated only in the HBVHCC group.ESPL1 demonstrated superior sensitivity and concordance with histopathological findings.A significant correlation between ESPL1 and p53 antibody levels was observed exclusively in the HBV-HCC group(r=0.320,P=0.017),suggesting potential interplay in malignant transformation.CONCLUSION Serum ESPL1 protein,a promising biomarker for early HBV-HCC detection,outperforms p53 antibody in diagnostic reliability.Higher ESPL1 levels correlate with increased HCC risk in chronic HBV patients.
文摘Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a multifaceted disease associated with obesity,insulin resistance(IR),type 2 diabetes mellitus-in a word,metabolic syndrome-which has been extensively studied because it is related to an alteration of the normal metabolism of glucose and lipids,ultimately leading to triglyceride accumulation within hepatocytes.This lipid overload triggers an inflammatory status,also influenced by gut-liver axis dysfunction,with gut dysbiosis,which alters intestinal permeability,causing inflammation and IR in a vicious circle.Several approaches have been attempted to treat this condition and stop its poss-ible evolution towards increasingly serious stages,but the first step is always lifestyle modification.The Mediterranean diet seems to be the most reliable for affecting liver steatosis,probably thanks to extra virgin olive oil,a healthy food with a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and variable concentrations of phenols(oleocanthal)and phenolic alcohols,such as hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol.This review investigates the mechanisms underlying the bidirectional and synergistic relationships among metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease,IR,and the gut-liver axis,specifically focusing on the role of extra virgin olive oil as one of the main antioxidant components of the Mediterranean diet.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22205207 and 22378369).
文摘Zeolites are crystalline microporous materials widely used in catalysis,adsorption,and ion exchange owing to their tunable pore structures and acid centers[1].Traditional zeolites,however,often suffer from limitations such as restricted molecular diffusion and rapid coking,which hinder their efficiency in processing large molecules.
文摘BACKGROUND Very little is known about the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)for the management of patients undergoing major aortic surgery with particular reference to aortic dissection.AIM To review the available literature to determine if there was any evidence.METHODS A systematic literature search through PubMed and EMBASE was undertaken according to specific key words.RESULTS The search resulted in 29 publications relevant to the subject:1 brief communication,1 surgical technique report,1 invited commentary,1 retrospective case review,1 observational study,4 retrospective reviews,13 case reports and 7 conference abstracts.A total of 194 patients were included in these publications of whom 77 survived.CONCLUSION Although there is no compelling evidence for or against the use of ECMO in major aortic surgery or dissection,it is enough to justify its use in this patient population despite current adverse attitude.
文摘Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan (龙眼, Extra) acupoint. Methods According to the random mumber table, 104 cases of herpes zoster were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 52 cases in each one. In the observation group, the blocking method was used at the starting site and the ending site of herpetic zone, the surrounding needling method was applied toward the center of the painful zone, with horizontal needling technique; and the local pricking and cupping methods as well as the bloodletting at Longyan (Extra) acupoint were adopted. In the control group, Jiáj (夹脊 EX-B 2) at the corresponding affected nerve segments and the local Ashi points were selected and stimulated with electroacupuncture. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was adopted to determine the analgesic effect 20 min, 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after treatment separately in each group. Results The onset time of analgesic effect in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group and the efficacy time of duration was longer than that in the control group (all P0.05). The analgesic effect and the result of comprehensive efficacy assessment were superior to those of the control group (both P0.05). Conclusion The comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping method combined with bloodletting at Longyan (Extra) achieves the significant analgesic effect on herpes zoster.
基金Supported by the Special Project for the Key Research and Development in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2016B01001-2)the Special Fund for Agro-Scientific Research in the Public Interest of the Ministry of Agriculture of China(201503117)+3 种基金the Project for Enriching People and Strengthening County of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Chinathe China Agriculture Research System for Cotton(CARS-18-07)the Special Fund for the Commercialization of Research Findings of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(201354103)the Key Laboratory for the Physiological Ecology and Cultivation of Desert Oasis Crops,the Ministry of Agriculture of China~~
文摘This paper defines the following advantages of ELS (Extra Long Staple) also known as Pima cotton planted in the United States: first, the only variety which is concentrated in the planting area with good soil moisture and fertilizer retention performances and abundant light and heat resources; second; advanced and practi- cal material equipment and technology; third; high yield and good quality, significant planting scale benefit; fourth, feasible and reliable modernized intensive farm man- agement mode with large-scale agricultural machinery operation; fifth, high-efficient social services and policy support system, as well as reasonable planting layout, good brand influence, synchronization of high yield and good quality with large-scale benefits. Although the production capability of Pima cotton in the United States is considered to be the largest and most powerful country in the world, compared with the ELS production in China, both have their own advantages and characteristics. Therefore, it is suggested that by using the ELS production experience ol the Unit- ed Stages for reference, China should make use of the modern breeding technJques to accelerate the modification of synthetic genetic features of ELS variety, try its best to breed the ELS variety which is suitable for mechanical plucking as soon as possible, actively develop new technology to simplify the whole cost saving cultiva- tion, reform ELS production organization, vigorously develop the social service sys- tem, and adjust and optimize the ELS industry support policies, so as to fundamen- tally improve the competitiveness of China's ELS in international market.
文摘A simple formula, using the quantum numbers of solar system planets and some quantized extra-solar planets, to estimate the periods, is done. The quantum numbers, calculated by other authors, have been used to find the orbital periods of solar system planets and some extra-solar planets. Observed periods have been used to compare them with the estimated periods from the given formula. It is found that the given relation is applicable perfectly for the solar system planets. Some extra-solar planets, of stars having approximately the same mass as the sun, are chosen to apply the same relation. The differences between the observed and calculated periods for the extra-solar systems have been calculated and tabulated. It is found that the percentage errors between the predicted values and the corresponding observed values for extra-planetary systems are controlled by the star’s mass and its quantum number. The percentage error decreases by increasing the quantum number, for quantum numbers over 4. When the quantum number is less than or equal 4, it is found that the percentage error decreases by decreasing the quantum number.
基金This paper is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40572080)the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Petroleum Science and Technology Innovation Foundation (No.05E7026)
文摘The formation and distribution of fractures are controlled by paleotectonic stress field, and their preservative status and effects on development are dominated by the modern stress field. Since Triassic, it has experienced four tectonic movements and developed four sets of tectonic fractures in the extra low-permeability sandstone reservoir at the south of western Sichuan depression. The strikes of fractures are in the S-N, NE-SW, E-W, and NW-SE directions respectively. At the end of Triassic, under the horizontal compression tectonic stress field, for which the maximum principal stress direction was NW.SE, the fractures were well developed near the S-N faults and at the end of NE-SW faults, because of their stress concentration. At the end of Cretaceous, in the horizontal compression stress fields of the NE-SW direction, the stress was obviously lower near the NE-SW faults, thus, fractures mainly developed near the S-N faults. At the end of Neogene-Early Pleistocene, under the horizontal compression tectonic stress fields of E-W direction, stress concentrated near the NE-SW faults and fractures developed at these places, especially at the end of the NE-SE faults, the cross positions of NE-SW, and S-N faults. Therefore, fractures developed mostly near S-N faults and NE-SW faults. At the cross positions of the above two sets of faults, the degree of development of the fractures was the highest. Under the modern stress field of the NW-SE direction, the NW-SE fractures were mainly the seepage ones with tensional state, the best connectivity, the widest aperture, the highest permeability, and the minimum opening pressure.
文摘Given a graph G and a non-negative integer h, the h-restricted connectivity κh(G) of G is the minimum cardinality of a set of vertices of G, in which at least h neighbors of any vertex is not included, if any, whose deletion disconnects G and every remaining component has the minimum degree of vertex at least h; and the h-extra connectivity κh(G) of G is the minimum cardinality of a set of vertices of G, if any, whose deletion disconnects G and every remaining component has order more than h. This paper shows that for the hypercube Qn and the folded hypercube FQn, κ1(Qn)=κ(1)(Qn)=2n-2 for n≥3, κ2(Qn)=3n-5 for n≥4, κ1(FQn)=κ(1)(FQn)=2n for n≥4 and κ(2)(FQn)=4n-4 for n≥8.
基金This work was jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51974042)the Shanxi Province Science and Technology Plan Exposed Bidding Project(No.20191101015)+3 种基金the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Mine Disaster Prevention and Control(No.JMDPC202102)the Scientific Research Project of Introducing Talents in Guizhou University(No.202045)the Open Project Program of National Engineering Technology Research Center of Development and Utilization for Phosphorus Resources(NECP202210)the Growth Project of Young Scientific and Technological Talents in Universities of Guizhou Province(KY2022139).
文摘This work aimed at revealing the mechanism of strong ground pressure behaviour(SGPB)induced by high-position hard roof(HHR).Based on the supporting structures model of HHR,a modified voussoir beam mechanical model for HHR was established by considering the gangue support coefficient,through which the modified expressions of limit breaking span and breaking energy of HHR were deduced.Combined with the relationship between the dynamic-static loading stress of supporting body(hydraulic support and coal wall)and its comprehensive supporting strength,the criteria of ground pressure behaviour(GPB)induced by HHR were discussed.The types of Ⅰ_(1),Ⅰ_(2),Ⅱ_(1),andⅡ_(2) of GPB were interpreted.Results showed that types Ⅰ_(1) and Ⅰ_(2) were the main forms of SGPB in extra-thick coal seam mining.The main manifestation of SGPB was static stress,which was mainly derived from the instability of HHR rather than fracture.Accordingly,an innovative control technology was proposed,which can weaken static load by vertical-well separated fracturing HHR.The research results have been successfully applied to the 8101 working face in Tashan coal mine,Shanxi Province,China.The results of a digital borehole camera observation and stress monitoring proved the rationality of the GPB criteria.The control technology was successful,paving the way for new possibilities to HHR control for safety mining.
文摘The formability of bake hardened steel (thickness 0.82 mm), and the extra galvannealed IF steel (thickness 0.82 mm) have been studied. The suitability of the above steels for forming applications has been critically examined. The microstructure, tensile properties, and formability parameters of the above sheet metals were determined. The manufacturing process of the steels and the significance with reference to its formability were studied.
基金Supported by The Beijing Hope Run Special Fund,LC2012A09Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission,Z131107002213164
文摘Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are mesenchymal tumors that arise from the gastrointestinal tract.In rare cases,these tumors are found in intra-abdominal sites unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract,such as the mesentery,omentum and retroperitoneum.However,pancreatic extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors are extremely rare,with only 14 previous cases reported.A 61-year-old man with no clinical symptoms had a routine check-up,during which an abdominal mass located in the pancreas tail was detected.Abdominal surgery was performed with resection of the pancreas tail and the spleen,and he was diagnosed with lowrisk GISTs.Another 60-year-old man with no clinical symptoms underwent Computed tomography which revealed a well-demarcated tumor,6 cm in diameter,in the head of the pancreas.He was diagnosed with pancreatic GISTs.Here,we describe two rare cases of pancreatic GISTs and review the cases previously reported in the literature.
文摘The liver has a central role in regulating inflammation by its capacity to secrete a number of proteins that control both local and systemic inflammatory responses. Chronic inflammation or an exaggerated inflammatory response can produce detrimental effects on target organs. Chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection causes liver inflammation by complex and not yet well-understood molecular pathways, including direct viral effects and indirect mechanisms involving cytokine pathways,oxidative stress and steatosis induction. An increasing body of evidence recognizes the inflammatory response in chronic hepatitis C as pathogenically linked to the development of both liver-limited injury(fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma) and extrahepatic HCV-related diseases(lymphoproliferative disease,atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and brain disease). Defining the complex mechanisms of HCV-induced inflammation could be crucial to determine the global impact of infection, to estimate progression of the disease, and to explore novel therapeutic approaches to avert HCVrelated diseases. This review focuses on HCV-related clinical conditions as a result of chronic liver and systemic inflammatory states.
基金Supported by Grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(individual operating and CREATE),the France-Canada Research Fundthe"Ministère de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche",French Ministry of Secondary Education and Research
文摘Giardiasis is the most common waterborne parasitic infection of the human intestine worldwide.The etiological agent,Giardia duodenalis(syn.G.intestinalis,G.lamblia),is a flagellated,binucleated protozoan parasite which infects a wide array of mammalian hosts.Human giardiasis is a true cosmopolitan pathogen,with highest prevalence in developing countries.Giardiasis can present with a broad range of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic,to acute or chronic diarrheal disease associated with abdominal pain and nausea.Most infections are self-limiting,although re-infection and chronic infection can occur.Recent evidence indicating that Giardia may cause chronic post-infectious gastrointestinal complications have made it a topic of intense research.The causes of the post-infectious clinical manifestations due to Giardia,even after complete elimination of the parasite,remain obscure.This review offers a state-of-the-art discussion on the long-term consequences of Giardia infections,from extra-intestinal manifestations,growth and cognitive deficiencies,to post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome.The discussion also sheds light on some of the novel mechanisms recently implicated in the production of these postinfectious manifestations.