China’s shipbuilding industry maintained the world’s largest market share in terms of three major indicators for the 16th consecutive year in 2025,according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Informati...China’s shipbuilding industry maintained the world’s largest market share in terms of three major indicators for the 16th consecutive year in 2025,according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on 1 February.展开更多
For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles,the V-shaped leading edges(VSLEs)of supersonic combustion ramjet(scramjet)inlets experience complex shock interactions and intense aerodynamic loads.This paper provides a comprehe...For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles,the V-shaped leading edges(VSLEs)of supersonic combustion ramjet(scramjet)inlets experience complex shock interactions and intense aerodynamic loads.This paper provides a comprehensive review of flow characteristics at the crotch of VSLEs,with particular focus on the transition of shock interaction types and the variation of wall heat flux under different freestream Mach numbers and geometric configurations.The mechanisms governing shock transition,unsteady oscillations,hysteresis,and three-dimensional effects in VSLE flows are first examined.Subsequently,thermal protection strategies aimed at mitigating extreme heating loads are reviewed,emphasizing their relevance to practical engineering applications.Special attention is given to recent studies addressing thermochemical nonequilibrium effects on VSLE shock interactions,and the limitations of current research are critically assessed.Finally,perspectives for future investigations into hypersonic VSLE shock interactions are outlined,highlighting opportunities for advancing design and thermal management strategies.展开更多
This paper deals with a study on SnPb and lead-free soldered joint reliability of PLCC devices with different lead counts under three kinds of temperature cycle profiles, which is based on non-linear finite element me...This paper deals with a study on SnPb and lead-free soldered joint reliability of PLCC devices with different lead counts under three kinds of temperature cycle profiles, which is based on non-linear finite element method. By analyzing the stress of soldered joints, it is found that the largest stress is at the area between the soldered joints and the leads, and analysis results indicate that the yon Mises stress at the location slightly increases with the increase of lead counts. For PLCC with 84 leads the soldered joints was modeled for three typical loading （273 -398 K, 218 -398 K and 198 -398 K） in order to study the influence of acceleration factors on the reliability of soldered joints. And the estimation of equivalent plastic strain of three different lead-free solder alloys （ Sn3.8AG0. 7Cu, Sn3.5Ag and Sn37Pb ） was also carried out.展开更多
A novel metal-organic framework（MOF） compound of Pb（C5H4NCOO）2 was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The data of unit cell： orthorhombic space group Pccn,...A novel metal-organic framework（MOF） compound of Pb（C5H4NCOO）2 was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The data of unit cell： orthorhombic space group Pccn, a=1.0325（2） nm, b=1.3597（3） nm, c=0.8499（2） nm, V=1.1931（4） nm^3, Z=4, Dc=2.513 g/cm^3, R1=0.047 were obtained on the basis of 1365 reflections with Fo〉2σ（Fo）. PbN2O6 polyhedron adopts the distorted cubic configuration which is assigned to the holodirected geometry. These PbN2O6 polyhedra can form the zigzag chain by edge-sharing mode along（001） direction. Pb atom is connected by six nicotinic acid molecules, leading neutral 3D metal-organic framework with a channel defined by four Pb atoms and four nicotinic acid molecules.展开更多
Rice grain size is an important trait that affects rice yield and quality, and thus the identification of genes related to grain size is of great significance for improving rice yield and quality. Many genes related t...Rice grain size is an important trait that affects rice yield and quality, and thus the identification of genes related to grain size is of great significance for improving rice yield and quality. Many genes related to grain size, such as DEP1(Huang et al., 2009),GW5(Liu et al., 2017).展开更多
The transient plane source(TPS)method is developed recently to measure the thermal conductivity of materials.In the measurement,the heating power is influenced by the heat which is transferred via the probe electrical...The transient plane source(TPS)method is developed recently to measure the thermal conductivity of materials.In the measurement,the heating power is influenced by the heat which is transferred via the probe electrical leads.This fact further influences the measurement accuracy of thermal conductivity.To solve this problem,the influence of heat loss through the electrical leads on the heating power is studied theoretically.The mathematical formula of heat loss is deduced,and the corresponding correction model is presented.A series of measurement experiments on different materials have been conducted by using the hot disk thermal constant analyzer.The results show that the influence of the heat loss on the measurement is sensitive to different test materials and probes with different sizes.When the thermal conductivity of the material is greater than 0.2 W/(m·K),the influence of the heat loss is less than 0.16%,which can be ignored.As to the lower thermal conductivity materials,it is necessary to compensate the heat loss through the electrical leads,and the accuracy of thermal conductivity measurement can be effectively improved.展开更多
A potential strategy for drug lead identification and in-active natural products re-discovery is elaborated.Starting from fifteen structurally diverse natural products,a focused library featured by Michael acceptors i...A potential strategy for drug lead identification and in-active natural products re-discovery is elaborated.Starting from fifteen structurally diverse natural products,a focused library featured by Michael acceptors is constructed with IBX mediated oxidation.Biological assay on five tumor cell lines indicates that four Michael acceptors,8a,11a,12a,14a,are with improved cytotoxicity(3-10 folds more potent than the parent compounds),which merit further investigations.Further thiol-sensitive assay of the active hit 8a revealed that it was an irreversible Michael acceptor.The results suggest that the strategy is not only effective and relatively high discovery rate(28%),but also resource saving.展开更多
Heat current exchanged between a two-level quantum dot(QD) and a phonon reservoir coupled to it is studied within the nonequilibrium Green's function method. We consider that the QD is connected to the left and ri...Heat current exchanged between a two-level quantum dot(QD) and a phonon reservoir coupled to it is studied within the nonequilibrium Green's function method. We consider that the QD is connected to the left and right ferromagnetic leads. It is found that the negative differential of the heat generation(NDHG) phenomenon,i.e.,the intensity of the heat generation decreases with increasing bias voltage,is obviously enhanced as compared to that in single-level QD system. The NDHG can emerge in the absence of the negative differential conductance of the electric current,and occurs in different bias voltage regions when the magnetic moments of the two leads are arranged in parallel or antiparallel configurations. The characteristics of the found phenomena can be understood by examining the change of the electron number on the dot.展开更多
We study the properties of the heat flow generated by electric current in a quantum dot(QD) molecular sandwiched between two ferromagnetic leads. The heat is exchanged between the QD and the phonon reservoir coupled t...We study the properties of the heat flow generated by electric current in a quantum dot(QD) molecular sandwiched between two ferromagnetic leads. The heat is exchanged between the QD and the phonon reservoir coupled to it. We find that when the leads' magnetic moments are in parallel configuration, the total heat generation is independent on the leads' spin-polarization regardless of the magnitude of the intradot Coulomb interaction. This behavior is similar to that of the electronic current. In the antiparallel configuration, however, the influences of the leads' ferromagnetism on the heat generation are quite different from those on the electric current. Under the conditions of weak intradot Coulomb interaction and small bias voltage, the heat generation is monotonously suppressed by increasing leads' spin-polarization.Whereas for sufficient large intradot Coulomb interaction and bias voltage, the heat generation shows non-monotonous behavior due to the electron-phonon interaction and the spin accumulation induced on the dot. Furthermore, the magnitude of the negative differential of the heat generation previously found in a QD connected to nonmagnetic leads can be weakened by the increase of the spin-polarization of the ferromagnetic leads.展开更多
Due to genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, cancer have become a resistant disease and there is a need for new molecules having multiple targeting action that promotes apoptosis. Phytomolecules having multiple targeting...Due to genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, cancer have become a resistant disease and there is a need for new molecules having multiple targeting action that promotes apoptosis. Phytomolecules having multiple targeting anticancer activity are in high demand and there is less documentation or information available on these metabolites. It is evident that mushrooms are became the store houses of new anticancer molecules and mushrooms like Agaricus blazei, Antrodia camphorate, Albatrellus confluens, Bolteus badius, Cordyceps militaris, Clitocybe maxima, Funalia trogii, Grifola frondosa, and Inocybe umbrinella, are some of the medicinal mushrooms reported for their cytotoxic activity. Cytotoxic molecules like lentinan, grifolin, illudin-S, psilocybin, ganoderic acid, theanine, and hispolon, have been isolated from various mushroom species. However, studies have been limited only to in vitro cytotoxic mechanisms and very few trials have been conducted to prove the clinical efficacy of these drug leads. Hence, the current review focuses on new anticancer metabolites isolated from various mushrooms having multiple targeting mechanisms in cancer. However, an extensive research is needed to define the biosynthesis and clinical mechanism of these multiple acting metabolites. This review provides a platform for researchers new anticancer drugs and to bring out potent multiple acting anticancer newer drugs.展开更多
Parkinson＇s disease （PD） is disorder affecting more than a common neurodegenerative 1% people above 60 years of age worldwide, manifesting as the impaired motor function such as tremors, rigidity, akinesia/bradykin...Parkinson＇s disease （PD） is disorder affecting more than a common neurodegenerative 1% people above 60 years of age worldwide, manifesting as the impaired motor function such as tremors, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia and postural inefficiency with a reduced life expectancy （Dorsey et al., 2007）. PD is believed to be the end result of the progressive death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta （SNc）.展开更多
Background: Beflex is an active fixation atrial and ventricular lead with a retractable screw;X-Fine is a passive fixation ventricular lead. These two bradycardia lead models were evaluated in the FINE study, an obser...Background: Beflex is an active fixation atrial and ventricular lead with a retractable screw;X-Fine is a passive fixation ventricular lead. These two bradycardia lead models were evaluated in the FINE study, an observational prospective trial conducted in France and Spain. Methods: Patients enlisted for pacemaker or defibrillator implants were enrolled. The primary objective was to assess acute dislodgement rates at the 3-month follow-up visit. Safety and electrical performances of the leads were assessed in acute conditions at implant and at the follow-up visit up to three months later. A handling questionnaire was submitted to implanting investigators immediately after implant. Results: A total of 2254 patients were enrolled in 95 centers;investigators implanted 1153 active atrial leads, mainly in the right atrium;1021 active right ventricular leads, mainly in the septum and 712 passive right ventricular leads, mainly in the apex. After a mean follow-up of 54.9 ± 37.6 days, dislodgement rates were 1.0% and 1.6% for atrial and ventricular active, and 3.2% for ventricular passive leads. No unexpected adverse reactions were observed during the course of the study and the electrical performances at implant and follow-up visits remained within normal ranges. Overall, most investigators (84%) rated leads’ handling as superior (better or best) to what observed with other bradycardia leads. Conclusion: Different bradycardia leads showed a dislodgement rate of 1.0% and 1.6% for atrial and ventricular active leads, and 3.2% for ventricular passive leads, at 3-month follow-up. Acute safety and electrical performances were within expected ranges and very good handling performances were observed.展开更多
Alzheimer disease(AD) has now become the most common brain disorder among the older population. In addition, the currently existing therapeutics only offer temporary symptomatic relieves. Therefore, further research a...Alzheimer disease(AD) has now become the most common brain disorder among the older population. In addition, the currently existing therapeutics only offer temporary symptomatic relieves. Therefore, further research and development of more efficacious and disease-modifying agents for the prevention, treatment and restoration of AD will have tremendous value from both scientific, and economic standpoints. Over the past few years, our series of studies have identified several highly promising anti-AD dimeric leads, with disease-modifying potentials. In this presentation, the latest progress on the neuroprotective and disease modifying effects and the underlying mechanisms of those candidates will be comprehensively illustrated and discussed.展开更多
We have studied the thermoelectric properties through ferromagnetic leads-QD coupled system(F-QD-F)in the Kondo regime by nonequilibrium Green's functions method. The spin-flip effect induced by ferromagnetic lead...We have studied the thermoelectric properties through ferromagnetic leads-QD coupled system(F-QD-F)in the Kondo regime by nonequilibrium Green's functions method. The spin-flip effect induced by ferromagnetic leads and Kondo effect influence the thermoelectric properties significantly. The peak-valley structure emerges at the low temperature due to Kondo resonance, and the peak-valley structure also relies on the polarization angle θ, the spindependent linewidth function Γγσ and the energy level of QD ?d. Novel resonant peak also emerges in the curve of ZTc versus polarization angle θ. The Kondo effect suppresses the figure of merit ZTc and the spin-dependent figure of merit ZTs. In addition, the spin-dependent figure of merit ZTs is relate with the gap between Γγ↑and Γγ↓.展开更多
Background: Up to one in three patients implanted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) device experience phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS). Quadripolar leads are effective at reducing PNS, but ...Background: Up to one in three patients implanted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) device experience phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS). Quadripolar leads are effective at reducing PNS, but compared to standard bipolar leads they have limitations related to maneuverability and high pacing thresholds. The ability of standard bipolar leads to overcome PNS is explored here. Methods: The French multicenter, observational study ORPHEE enrolled 90 CRT-D-eligible patients. Detection of PNS took place after satisfactory positioning of the LV bipolar lead (stable pacing threshold - LV ring, LV tip - RV ring and LV ring - RV coil) could prevent PNS from occurring in at least 90% of patients. Results: In 80 evaluable patients, PNS was reported in 12 patients (15%). Reprogramming overcame PNS in 10 patients: LV ring - RV coil in 8 patients;LV tip - LV ring in 1;and LV tip- RV ring in 1. As PNS was avoided in 78 of 80 patients (97.5%), the primary endpoint was significant (97.5% vs. 90%, p = 0.01). Conclusion: During CRT-D implantation, PNS occurred in 15% of patients. In most (97.5%) implanted patients, PNS could be avoided by vector reprogramming using a bipolar LV lead. For patients whose coronary sinus anatomy precludes the implantation of multi-electrode leads, bipolar leads are a suitable, reliable alternative.展开更多
We propose to generate and reverse the spin accumulation in a quantum dot （QD） by using the temperature difference between the two ferromagnetic leads connected to the dot. The electrons are driven purely by the tem...We propose to generate and reverse the spin accumulation in a quantum dot （QD） by using the temperature difference between the two ferromagnetic leads connected to the dot. The electrons are driven purely by the temperature gradient in the absence of an electric bias and a magnetic field. In the Coulomb blockade regime, we find two ways to reverse the spin accumulation. One is by adjusting the QD energy level with a fixed temperature gradient, and the other is by reversing the temperature gradient direction for a fixed value of the dot level. The spin accumulation in the QD can be enhanced by the magnitudes of both the leads＇ spin polarization and the asymmetry of the dot-lead coupling strengths. The present device is quite simple, and the obtained results may have practical usage in spintronics or quantum information processing.展开更多
We study the spin-dependent transport through a one-dimensional quantum ring with taking both the Rashba spin-orbit coupling （RSOC） and ferromagnetic leads into consideration. The linear conductance is obtained by t...We study the spin-dependent transport through a one-dimensional quantum ring with taking both the Rashba spin-orbit coupling （RSOC） and ferromagnetic leads into consideration. The linear conductance is obtained by the Green＇s function method. We find that due to the quantum interference effect arising from the RSOC-induced spin precession phase and the difference in travelling phase between the two arms of the ring, the conductance becomes spin-polarized even in the antiparallel magnetic configuration of the two leads, which is different from the case in single conduction channel system. The linear conductance, the spin polarization and the tunnel magnetoresistance are periodic functions of the two phases, and can be efficiently tuned by the structure parameters.展开更多
We investigate the spin-flip process through double quantum dots coupled to two half-metallic ferromagnetic leads in series. By means of the slave-boson mean-field approximation, we calculate the density of states in ...We investigate the spin-flip process through double quantum dots coupled to two half-metallic ferromagnetic leads in series. By means of the slave-boson mean-field approximation, we calculate the density of states in the Kondo regime for two different configurations of the leads. It is found that the transport shows some remarkable properties depending on the spin-flip strength. These effects may be useful in exploiting the role of electronic correlation in spintronics.展开更多
The HTS current leads of superconducting magnets for large scale fusion devices and high energy particle colliders can reduce the power consumption for cooling by 2/3 compared with conventional leads. The resistive se...The HTS current leads of superconducting magnets for large scale fusion devices and high energy particle colliders can reduce the power consumption for cooling by 2/3 compared with conventional leads. The resistive sections of high-rated current leads are usually made of a heat exchanger cooled by gas flow. The supply of the cooling mass flow incurs more than 90% of the cooling cost for the HTS leads. The mass flow rate requirement depends not only on the length and material of the resistive heat exchanger, but also on the heat transfer coefficient and HEX surface, the joint resistance at the cold end of a sheet-stack HEX with a larger specific presented in the paper. The test results of efficiency can be achieved. and its cooling approach. The design and operation surface and a much smaller hydraulic diameter are an HTS lead optimized for 8 kA show that a 98.4%展开更多
文摘China’s shipbuilding industry maintained the world’s largest market share in terms of three major indicators for the 16th consecutive year in 2025,according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on 1 February.
基金funded by the Research Fund of National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Physics in Fluids,grant number 2024-APF-KFZD-01Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,grant number 2025A1515012081+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant number 12002193Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China,grant number ZR2019QA018.
文摘For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles,the V-shaped leading edges(VSLEs)of supersonic combustion ramjet(scramjet)inlets experience complex shock interactions and intense aerodynamic loads.This paper provides a comprehensive review of flow characteristics at the crotch of VSLEs,with particular focus on the transition of shock interaction types and the variation of wall heat flux under different freestream Mach numbers and geometric configurations.The mechanisms governing shock transition,unsteady oscillations,hysteresis,and three-dimensional effects in VSLE flows are first examined.Subsequently,thermal protection strategies aimed at mitigating extreme heating loads are reviewed,emphasizing their relevance to practical engineering applications.Special attention is given to recent studies addressing thermochemical nonequilibrium effects on VSLE shock interactions,and the limitations of current research are critically assessed.Finally,perspectives for future investigations into hypersonic VSLE shock interactions are outlined,highlighting opportunities for advancing design and thermal management strategies.
基金the Jiangsu General Colleges and Universities Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovative Plan under Grant No. CX07B_087zthe Six Kind Skilled Personnel Project of Jiangsu Province,under Grant No. 06-E-020
文摘This paper deals with a study on SnPb and lead-free soldered joint reliability of PLCC devices with different lead counts under three kinds of temperature cycle profiles, which is based on non-linear finite element method. By analyzing the stress of soldered joints, it is found that the largest stress is at the area between the soldered joints and the leads, and analysis results indicate that the yon Mises stress at the location slightly increases with the increase of lead counts. For PLCC with 84 leads the soldered joints was modeled for three typical loading （273 -398 K, 218 -398 K and 198 -398 K） in order to study the influence of acceleration factors on the reliability of soldered joints. And the estimation of equivalent plastic strain of three different lead-free solder alloys （ Sn3.8AG0. 7Cu, Sn3.5Ag and Sn37Pb ） was also carried out.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20571032)
文摘A novel metal-organic framework（MOF） compound of Pb（C5H4NCOO）2 was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The data of unit cell： orthorhombic space group Pccn, a=1.0325（2） nm, b=1.3597（3） nm, c=0.8499（2） nm, V=1.1931（4） nm^3, Z=4, Dc=2.513 g/cm^3, R1=0.047 were obtained on the basis of 1365 reflections with Fo〉2σ（Fo）. PbN2O6 polyhedron adopts the distorted cubic configuration which is assigned to the holodirected geometry. These PbN2O6 polyhedra can form the zigzag chain by edge-sharing mode along（001） direction. Pb atom is connected by six nicotinic acid molecules, leading neutral 3D metal-organic framework with a channel defined by four Pb atoms and four nicotinic acid molecules.
基金supported by the grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0100406)the Rice Molecular Design Breeding (2016YFD0101801)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91535102 and 31771760)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice (Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center) (2016KF09)
文摘Rice grain size is an important trait that affects rice yield and quality, and thus the identification of genes related to grain size is of great significance for improving rice yield and quality. Many genes related to grain size, such as DEP1(Huang et al., 2009),GW5(Liu et al., 2017).
文摘The transient plane source(TPS)method is developed recently to measure the thermal conductivity of materials.In the measurement,the heating power is influenced by the heat which is transferred via the probe electrical leads.This fact further influences the measurement accuracy of thermal conductivity.To solve this problem,the influence of heat loss through the electrical leads on the heating power is studied theoretically.The mathematical formula of heat loss is deduced,and the corresponding correction model is presented.A series of measurement experiments on different materials have been conducted by using the hot disk thermal constant analyzer.The results show that the influence of the heat loss on the measurement is sensitive to different test materials and probes with different sizes.When the thermal conductivity of the material is greater than 0.2 W/(m·K),the influence of the heat loss is less than 0.16%,which can be ignored.As to the lower thermal conductivity materials,it is necessary to compensate the heat loss through the electrical leads,and the accuracy of thermal conductivity measurement can be effectively improved.
基金We thanked the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.90813004,U0932602,20802083 and 973 Program No.2009CB522303 and No.2011CB915503)the State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China(P2010-ZZ18)for financial support.
文摘A potential strategy for drug lead identification and in-active natural products re-discovery is elaborated.Starting from fifteen structurally diverse natural products,a focused library featured by Michael acceptors is constructed with IBX mediated oxidation.Biological assay on five tumor cell lines indicates that four Michael acceptors,8a,11a,12a,14a,are with improved cytotoxicity(3-10 folds more potent than the parent compounds),which merit further investigations.Further thiol-sensitive assay of the active hit 8a revealed that it was an irreversible Michael acceptor.The results suggest that the strategy is not only effective and relatively high discovery rate(28%),but also resource saving.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61274101the Liaoning Excellent Talents Programand(LJQ2013118)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology of Beijing Institute of Technology(KFJJ14-08M)
文摘Heat current exchanged between a two-level quantum dot(QD) and a phonon reservoir coupled to it is studied within the nonequilibrium Green's function method. We consider that the QD is connected to the left and right ferromagnetic leads. It is found that the negative differential of the heat generation(NDHG) phenomenon,i.e.,the intensity of the heat generation decreases with increasing bias voltage,is obviously enhanced as compared to that in single-level QD system. The NDHG can emerge in the absence of the negative differential conductance of the electric current,and occurs in different bias voltage regions when the magnetic moments of the two leads are arranged in parallel or antiparallel configurations. The characteristics of the found phenomena can be understood by examining the change of the electron number on the dot.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61274101
文摘We study the properties of the heat flow generated by electric current in a quantum dot(QD) molecular sandwiched between two ferromagnetic leads. The heat is exchanged between the QD and the phonon reservoir coupled to it. We find that when the leads' magnetic moments are in parallel configuration, the total heat generation is independent on the leads' spin-polarization regardless of the magnitude of the intradot Coulomb interaction. This behavior is similar to that of the electronic current. In the antiparallel configuration, however, the influences of the leads' ferromagnetism on the heat generation are quite different from those on the electric current. Under the conditions of weak intradot Coulomb interaction and small bias voltage, the heat generation is monotonously suppressed by increasing leads' spin-polarization.Whereas for sufficient large intradot Coulomb interaction and bias voltage, the heat generation shows non-monotonous behavior due to the electron-phonon interaction and the spin accumulation induced on the dot. Furthermore, the magnitude of the negative differential of the heat generation previously found in a QD connected to nonmagnetic leads can be weakened by the increase of the spin-polarization of the ferromagnetic leads.
文摘Due to genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, cancer have become a resistant disease and there is a need for new molecules having multiple targeting action that promotes apoptosis. Phytomolecules having multiple targeting anticancer activity are in high demand and there is less documentation or information available on these metabolites. It is evident that mushrooms are became the store houses of new anticancer molecules and mushrooms like Agaricus blazei, Antrodia camphorate, Albatrellus confluens, Bolteus badius, Cordyceps militaris, Clitocybe maxima, Funalia trogii, Grifola frondosa, and Inocybe umbrinella, are some of the medicinal mushrooms reported for their cytotoxic activity. Cytotoxic molecules like lentinan, grifolin, illudin-S, psilocybin, ganoderic acid, theanine, and hispolon, have been isolated from various mushroom species. However, studies have been limited only to in vitro cytotoxic mechanisms and very few trials have been conducted to prove the clinical efficacy of these drug leads. Hence, the current review focuses on new anticancer metabolites isolated from various mushrooms having multiple targeting mechanisms in cancer. However, an extensive research is needed to define the biosynthesis and clinical mechanism of these multiple acting metabolites. This review provides a platform for researchers new anticancer drugs and to bring out potent multiple acting anticancer newer drugs.
基金supported by funding from CSIR network project(BSC0115)
文摘Parkinson＇s disease （PD） is disorder affecting more than a common neurodegenerative 1% people above 60 years of age worldwide, manifesting as the impaired motor function such as tremors, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia and postural inefficiency with a reduced life expectancy （Dorsey et al., 2007）. PD is believed to be the end result of the progressive death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta （SNc）.
文摘Background: Beflex is an active fixation atrial and ventricular lead with a retractable screw;X-Fine is a passive fixation ventricular lead. These two bradycardia lead models were evaluated in the FINE study, an observational prospective trial conducted in France and Spain. Methods: Patients enlisted for pacemaker or defibrillator implants were enrolled. The primary objective was to assess acute dislodgement rates at the 3-month follow-up visit. Safety and electrical performances of the leads were assessed in acute conditions at implant and at the follow-up visit up to three months later. A handling questionnaire was submitted to implanting investigators immediately after implant. Results: A total of 2254 patients were enrolled in 95 centers;investigators implanted 1153 active atrial leads, mainly in the right atrium;1021 active right ventricular leads, mainly in the septum and 712 passive right ventricular leads, mainly in the apex. After a mean follow-up of 54.9 ± 37.6 days, dislodgement rates were 1.0% and 1.6% for atrial and ventricular active, and 3.2% for ventricular passive leads. No unexpected adverse reactions were observed during the course of the study and the electrical performances at implant and follow-up visits remained within normal ranges. Overall, most investigators (84%) rated leads’ handling as superior (better or best) to what observed with other bradycardia leads. Conclusion: Different bradycardia leads showed a dislodgement rate of 1.0% and 1.6% for atrial and ventricular active leads, and 3.2% for ventricular passive leads, at 3-month follow-up. Acute safety and electrical performances were within expected ranges and very good handling performances were observed.
基金Poly U(G-YBGQ G-SB81+3 种基金 G-YZ95)the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong(15101014)ITSP-Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme(GHP/012/16GD)Shenzhen Basic Research Program(JCYJ20160331141459373)
文摘Alzheimer disease(AD) has now become the most common brain disorder among the older population. In addition, the currently existing therapeutics only offer temporary symptomatic relieves. Therefore, further research and development of more efficacious and disease-modifying agents for the prevention, treatment and restoration of AD will have tremendous value from both scientific, and economic standpoints. Over the past few years, our series of studies have identified several highly promising anti-AD dimeric leads, with disease-modifying potentials. In this presentation, the latest progress on the neuroprotective and disease modifying effects and the underlying mechanisms of those candidates will be comprehensively illustrated and discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11204074the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11JJ4005Innovative Fund Project of the Academy of Armored Forces Engineering under Grant No.2013CJXS11
文摘We have studied the thermoelectric properties through ferromagnetic leads-QD coupled system(F-QD-F)in the Kondo regime by nonequilibrium Green's functions method. The spin-flip effect induced by ferromagnetic leads and Kondo effect influence the thermoelectric properties significantly. The peak-valley structure emerges at the low temperature due to Kondo resonance, and the peak-valley structure also relies on the polarization angle θ, the spindependent linewidth function Γγσ and the energy level of QD ?d. Novel resonant peak also emerges in the curve of ZTc versus polarization angle θ. The Kondo effect suppresses the figure of merit ZTc and the spin-dependent figure of merit ZTs. In addition, the spin-dependent figure of merit ZTs is relate with the gap between Γγ↑and Γγ↓.
文摘Background: Up to one in three patients implanted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) device experience phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS). Quadripolar leads are effective at reducing PNS, but compared to standard bipolar leads they have limitations related to maneuverability and high pacing thresholds. The ability of standard bipolar leads to overcome PNS is explored here. Methods: The French multicenter, observational study ORPHEE enrolled 90 CRT-D-eligible patients. Detection of PNS took place after satisfactory positioning of the LV bipolar lead (stable pacing threshold - LV ring, LV tip - RV ring and LV ring - RV coil) could prevent PNS from occurring in at least 90% of patients. Results: In 80 evaluable patients, PNS was reported in 12 patients (15%). Reprogramming overcame PNS in 10 patients: LV ring - RV coil in 8 patients;LV tip - LV ring in 1;and LV tip- RV ring in 1. As PNS was avoided in 78 of 80 patients (97.5%), the primary endpoint was significant (97.5% vs. 90%, p = 0.01). Conclusion: During CRT-D implantation, PNS occurred in 15% of patients. In most (97.5%) implanted patients, PNS could be avoided by vector reprogramming using a bipolar LV lead. For patients whose coronary sinus anatomy precludes the implantation of multi-electrode leads, bipolar leads are a suitable, reliable alternative.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10704011)the SKLSM, China (Grant No.CHJG200901)the LNET, China (Grant No. 2009R01)
文摘We propose to generate and reverse the spin accumulation in a quantum dot （QD） by using the temperature difference between the two ferromagnetic leads connected to the dot. The electrons are driven purely by the temperature gradient in the absence of an electric bias and a magnetic field. In the Coulomb blockade regime, we find two ways to reverse the spin accumulation. One is by adjusting the QD energy level with a fixed temperature gradient, and the other is by reversing the temperature gradient direction for a fixed value of the dot level. The spin accumulation in the QD can be enhanced by the magnitudes of both the leads＇ spin polarization and the asymmetry of the dot-lead coupling strengths. The present device is quite simple, and the obtained results may have practical usage in spintronics or quantum information processing.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10704011)the Education Department of Liaoning Province,China(Grant No.2009A031)
文摘We study the spin-dependent transport through a one-dimensional quantum ring with taking both the Rashba spin-orbit coupling （RSOC） and ferromagnetic leads into consideration. The linear conductance is obtained by the Green＇s function method. We find that due to the quantum interference effect arising from the RSOC-induced spin precession phase and the difference in travelling phase between the two arms of the ring, the conductance becomes spin-polarized even in the antiparallel magnetic configuration of the two leads, which is different from the case in single conduction channel system. The linear conductance, the spin polarization and the tunnel magnetoresistance are periodic functions of the two phases, and can be efficiently tuned by the structure parameters.
基金Project supported by Scientific Research Fund of Sichuan Provincial Education Department of China (Grant No 2006A069)Funds for Major Basic Research Project of Sichuan Province, China (Grant No 2006J13-155)
文摘We investigate the spin-flip process through double quantum dots coupled to two half-metallic ferromagnetic leads in series. By means of the slave-boson mean-field approximation, we calculate the density of states in the Kondo regime for two different configurations of the leads. It is found that the transport shows some remarkable properties depending on the spin-flip strength. These effects may be useful in exploiting the role of electronic correlation in spintronics.
文摘The HTS current leads of superconducting magnets for large scale fusion devices and high energy particle colliders can reduce the power consumption for cooling by 2/3 compared with conventional leads. The resistive sections of high-rated current leads are usually made of a heat exchanger cooled by gas flow. The supply of the cooling mass flow incurs more than 90% of the cooling cost for the HTS leads. The mass flow rate requirement depends not only on the length and material of the resistive heat exchanger, but also on the heat transfer coefficient and HEX surface, the joint resistance at the cold end of a sheet-stack HEX with a larger specific presented in the paper. The test results of efficiency can be achieved. and its cooling approach. The design and operation surface and a much smaller hydraulic diameter are an HTS lead optimized for 8 kA show that a 98.4%
