Some processes of sulfating roasting and water leaching of crude Mianning RE concentrate ore, of fine Mianning RE concentrate ore, of Baotou RE concentrate ore and of their mixture were investigated.The result shows t...Some processes of sulfating roasting and water leaching of crude Mianning RE concentrate ore, of fine Mianning RE concentrate ore, of Baotou RE concentrate ore and of their mixture were investigated.The result shows that the mixture of Mianning and Baotou RE concentrate ore has the optimum leaching rate and rate of recovery when the mixture ratio is 1:4.The recovery rate of the mixture is higher by 14.76% than that of crude Mianning RE concentrate ore, by 5.0 % than that of Mianning fine RE concentrate ore and by 2.4 % than that of Baotou RE concentrate ore.展开更多
Spinal cord injuries have overwhelming physical and occupational implications for patients.Moreover,the extensive and long-term medical care required for spinal cord injury significantly increases healthcare costs and...Spinal cord injuries have overwhelming physical and occupational implications for patients.Moreover,the extensive and long-term medical care required for spinal cord injury significantly increases healthcare costs and resources,adding a substantial burden to the healthcare system and patients'families.In this context,chondroitinase ABC,a bacterial enzyme isolated from Proteus vulgaris that is modified to facilitate expression and secretion in mammals,has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent.It works by degrading chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans,cleaving the glycosaminoglycanchains of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans into soluble disaccharides or tetrasaccharides.Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans are potent axon growth inhibitors and principal constituents of the extracellular matrix surrounding glial and neuronal cells attached to glycosaminoglycan chains.Chondroitinase ABC has been shown to play an effective role in promoting recovery from acute and chronic spinal cord injury by improving axonal regeneration and sprouting,enhancing the plasticity of perineuronal nets,inhibiting neuronal apoptosis,and modulating immune responses in various animal models.In this review,we introduce the classification and pathological mechanisms of spinal cord injury and discuss the pathophysiological role of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans in spinal cord injury.We also highlight research advancements in spinal cord injury treatment strategies,with a focus on chondroitinase ABC,and illustrate how improvements in chondroitinase ABC stability,enzymatic activity,and delivery methods have enhanced injured spinal cord repair.Furthermore,we emphasize that combination treatment with chondroitinase ABC further enhances therapeutic efficacy.This review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current trends and future directions of chondroitinase ABC-based spinal cord injury therapies,with an emphasis on how modern technologies are accelerating the optimization of chondroitinase ABC development.展开更多
A zinc sulfate open framework matrix,[Zn(SO_4)(DMSO)](1),was synthesized by solvothermal evaporationusing dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)as the solvent.A compositeP@1,which exhibits fluorescence and room tempera-ture phospho...A zinc sulfate open framework matrix,[Zn(SO_4)(DMSO)](1),was synthesized by solvothermal evaporationusing dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)as the solvent.A compositeP@1,which exhibits fluorescence and room tempera-ture phosphorescence(RTP)properties,was prepared by doping 2,6-naphthalic acid(P)into matrix1at a low con-centration.P@1emitted a green RTP that was visible to the naked eye and lasted for approximately 2 s.P@1exhib-ited selective phosphorescence enhancement response towards Pb^(2+),with a detection limit of 2.52μmol·L^(-1).Themain detection mechanism is the Pb—O coordination-induced phosphorescence enhancement in the system.Inter-estingly,P@1also functioned as a dual-channel probe for the rapid detection of Fe^(3+)ions through fluorescencequenching with a detection limit of 0.038μmol·L^(-1).The recognition mechanism may be attributed to the competi-tive energy absorption betweenP@1and Fe^(3+)ions.CCDC:2388502,1.展开更多
The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammoni...The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammonium paratungstate production.The results showed that the WO_(3)leaching efficiency was about 99%under optimal conditions of 350 r/min,liquid-to-solid ratio of 3 mL/g,1 mol/L NH_(4)HCO_(3),4 mol/L NH_(3)·H_(2)O,25℃,and 15 min.During the leaching,CaSO_(4)almost had no change and was still in a banding or rod-like shape in short leaching time,while conglobate CaCO_(3)was gradually formed on the CaSO_(4)surface.A secondary reaction might occur between CaSO_(4)and WO_(4)^(2−),which could be restrained by a certain amount of CO_(3)^(2−)in the solution.There was no CaCO_(3)phase determined by XRD in leaching residue of converted product for scheelite concentrate under optimal conditions,which was different from that for synthetic scheelite.The leaching process could be explained by neutralization reaction of H_(2)WO_(4)and solid transformation of CaSO_(4)in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution.展开更多
Scientific knowledge on the chemical compositions of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5)) is essential for properly assessing its health and climate effects,and for decisionmakers to develop efficient mitigation strategi...Scientific knowledge on the chemical compositions of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5)) is essential for properly assessing its health and climate effects,and for decisionmakers to develop efficient mitigation strategies.A high-resolution PM_(2.5) chemical composition dataset(CAQRA-aerosol)is developed in this study,which provides hourly maps of organic carbon,black carbon,ammonium,nitrate,and sulfate in China from 2013 to 2020 with a horizontal resolution of 15 km.This paper describes the method,access,and validation results of this dataset.It shows that CAQRA-aerosol has good consistency with observations and achieves higher or comparable accuracy with previous PM_(2.5) composition datasets.Based on CAQRA-aerosol,spatiotemporal changes of different PM_(2.5) compositions were investigated from a national viewpoint,which emphasizes different changes of nitrate from other compositions.The estimated annual rate of population-weighted concentrations of nitrate is 0.23μg m^(−3)yr^(−1) from 2015 to 2020,compared with−0.19 to−1.1μg m^(−3)yr^(−1) for other compositions.The whole dataset is freely available from the China Air Pollution Data Center(https://doi.org/10.12423/capdb_PKU.2023.DA).展开更多
The progressive failure characteristics of geomaterial are a remarkable and challenging topic in geotechnical engineering.To study the effect of salt content and temperature on the progressive failure characteristics ...The progressive failure characteristics of geomaterial are a remarkable and challenging topic in geotechnical engineering.To study the effect of salt content and temperature on the progressive failure characteristics of frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil,a series of uniaxial compression tests were performed by integrating digital image correlation(DIC)technology into the testing apparatus.The evolution law of the uniaxial compression strength(UCS),the failure strain,and the formation of the shear band of the frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil were analyzed.The test results show that within the scope of this study,with the increase of salt content,both the UCS and the shear band angle initially decrease with increasing salt content before showing an increase.In contrast,the failure strain and the width of the shear band exhibit an initial increase followed by a decrease in the samples.In addition,to investigate the brittle failure characteristics of frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil,two classic brittleness evaluation methods were employed to quantitatively assess the brittleness level for the soil samples.The findings suggest that the failure characteristics under all test conditions in this study belong to the transition stage between brittle and ductile,indicating that frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil exhibits certain brittle behavior under uniaxial compression conditions,and the brittleness index basically decreases and then increases with the rise in salt content.展开更多
The paper presents experimental investigation results of crack pattern change in cement pastes caused by external sulfate attack(ESA).To visualize the formation and development of cracks in cement pastes under ESA,an ...The paper presents experimental investigation results of crack pattern change in cement pastes caused by external sulfate attack(ESA).To visualize the formation and development of cracks in cement pastes under ESA,an X-ray computed tomography(X-ray CT)was used,i e,the tomography system of Zeiss Xradia 510 versa.The results indicate that X-CT can monitor the development process and distribution characteristics of the internal cracks of cement pastes under ESA with attack time.In addition,the C3A content in the cement significantly affects the damage mode of cement paste specimens during sulfate erosion.The damage of ordinary Portland cement(OPC)pastes subjected to sulfate attack with high C3A content are severe,while the damage of sulfate resistant Portland cement(SRPC)pastes is much smaller than that of OPC pastes.Furthermore,a quadratic function describes the correlation between the crack volume fraction and development depth for two cement pastes immermed in sulfate solution.展开更多
Chondroitin sulfate(CS) B and T are rare subtypes of CS,which are scare in nature.There are also limited synthetic methods to prepare them.Here we report an ingenious semisynthetic approach to prepare a library of dis...Chondroitin sulfate(CS) B and T are rare subtypes of CS,which are scare in nature.There are also limited synthetic methods to prepare them.Here we report an ingenious semisynthetic approach to prepare a library of disaccharides,tetrasaccharides and hexasaccharides of CS-B and CS-T based on the acid or enzymatic degradation of natural CS polysaccharide in 9 or 10 steps.Our approach is the shortest synthetic route toward size-defined CS-B and CS-T oligosaccharides reported to date.In addition,a regioselective protection method of hydroxyls is highlighted,which has achieved the regioselective protection of 4 hydroxyl groups among 7 equatorial hydroxyl groups.By preparing size-defined rare CS oligosaccharides from commercially available natural CS polysaccharides,this strategy has the potential to meet the need of rare natural oligosaccharides.展开更多
Sulfate transporters(SULTRs)facilitate sulfate uptake and transport in plants.In plants,SULTRs can be classified into four distinct functional groups,among which SULTR3 members are the least characterized,and their fu...Sulfate transporters(SULTRs)facilitate sulfate uptake and transport in plants.In plants,SULTRs can be classified into four distinct functional groups,among which SULTR3 members are the least characterized,and their functions have not yet been confirmed,especially for SULTR3 in rice.In this study,we analyzed the expression patterns,subcellular localization,and inorganic phosphate(Pi)transporter activity of SULTR3 proteins in yeast.Except for OsSULTR3.4,which localized to the plasma membrane,other OsSULTR3 members were localized to the endoplasmic reticulum(ER)membrane in rice protoplast cells.展开更多
To solve the problem of ammonia wastewater pollution generated from preparing rare earth carbonate using the ammonium bicarbonate precipitation method,an eco-friendly precipitant,magnesium bicarbonate,was used to prep...To solve the problem of ammonia wastewater pollution generated from preparing rare earth carbonate using the ammonium bicarbonate precipitation method,an eco-friendly precipitant,magnesium bicarbonate,was used to prepare lanthanum cerium carbonate.The lanthanum cerium sulfate solution obtained from the smelting and separation of Baotou mixed rare earth ore was used as the raw material.The influence of pH on the content of impurities,including SO^(2-)_(4)and magnesium,and the existing states of SO^(2-)_(4)n lanthanum cerium carbonate products,as well as the thermal decomposition behavior of the products,were deeply explored.SO^(2-)_(4)mainly exists in the form of rare earth sulfate complex salts in lanthanum cerium carbonate products.The fo rmation of the salts can be effectively avoided by adjusting the pH of the precipitation process.Then the content of SO^(2-)_(4)in the product is controlled.When the pH ranges from 6.00 to 7.12,the content of SO^(2-)_(4)in the product ranges from 0.42 wt%to 0.99 wt%.The content of MgO is lower than 0.04 wt%.Both contents meet the requirements of the national standard GB/T 16479-2020.In this study,lanthanum cerium carbonate products with low-content SO^(2-)_(4)were prepared.In addition,the existing states of SO^(2-)_(4)in the products are revealed.The research provides a new method for controlling the impurity content in preparing lanthanum cerium carbonate.展开更多
Sea cucumber derived sulfated sterols significantly ameliorated insulin resistance and decreased lipid accumulation compared to plant sterols.Interestingly,our recent study found that intervention with sea cucumber su...Sea cucumber derived sulfated sterols significantly ameliorated insulin resistance and decreased lipid accumulation compared to plant sterols.Interestingly,our recent study found that intervention with sea cucumber sulfated sterols could significantly increase blood glucose levels of healthy mice in the presence of glucose,while cholesterol sulfate,as one of sulfated sterols,did not have the same effect.However,the exact mechanism of sulfated sterols on glucose metabolism is still unknown.In the present study,we investigated the potential mechanism by which sulfated sterols influenced blood glucose homeostasis in healthy mice.Results showed that intervention with sea cucumber sulfated sterols did not affect the levels of hormones related to glucose metabolism,while led to a significant decrease in the synthesis of liver glycogen and muscle glycogen.Besides,the expression of proteins associated with the promotion of gluconeogenesis dramatically increased in the mice intervened with sea cucumber sulfated sterols.These findings suggested that sea cucumber sulfated sterols might change blood glucose metabolism in healthy mice by reducing glycogenesis and promoting gluconeogenesis.展开更多
Chondroitin sulfate(CS)is one of the main bioactive compounds in animal cartilage.In this study,the antiinflammatory activity of sturgeon-derived chondroitin sulfate(SCS)was evaluated in the dextran sulfate sodium(DSS...Chondroitin sulfate(CS)is one of the main bioactive compounds in animal cartilage.In this study,the antiinflammatory activity of sturgeon-derived chondroitin sulfate(SCS)was evaluated in the dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced BALB/c mice model.Orally administration of SCS significantly alleviated the DSSinduced colitis symptoms,including the reduction of crypt depth,inhibition of the abnormal crypt foci formation,down-regulation of the proinflammatory biomarkers(NO,interleukin(IL)-6,IL-1βand tumor necrosis factor-α)and up-regulation of the anti-inflammatory biomarkers(IL-10 and IL-4).The gut microbiota analysis revealed that SCS alters the intestinal microbiota composition in colitis mice,especially the increase of the relative abundance of Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae.This alternation further induced primary bile acids convert into secondary bile acids.With SCS administration,the levels of deoxycholic acid(DCA)and litho cholic acid(LCA)were increased by 1.5-and 2.5-fold,respectively.The stimulated secretion of DCA and LCA showed further activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby suppressing the inflammatory response and attenuating inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)in mice.This study provided a valuable strategy for colitis prevention and treatment with sturgeon cartilage by-products.展开更多
Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO...Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO_(4).The experiment continued for 14 days,during which CuSO_(4) was provided at a dosage of 100 mg/kg body weight per day and PG at 300 mg/kg body weight by oral gavage per day.Upon completion of the experiment,kidney sections were used for histological and histomorphometric analyses.The histochemical method was applied to ascertain the density of the glomerular mesangial matrix.The expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and caspase-3 were examined using immunohistochemistry.The levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione,along with the activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase in the kidney,were measured.Results:PG treatment exhibited a marked protective effect against CuSO_(4)-induced renal damage,as evidenced by improved histopathological lesions,significantly reduced glomerular mesangial matrix density,VEGF in distal tubules,caspase-3 expression,and malondialdehyde levels in renal tissue,as well as enhanced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities.Conclusions:PG treatment ameliorates CuSO_(4)-induced kidney injury in rats.Further studies are warranted to verify its efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanism of its nephroprotective action.展开更多
Cadmium(Cd)is a toxic trace metal that occurs naturally in agricultural soils and can accumulate in the edible parts of crops,notably in cereal grains.This study investigated the extent to which sulfur(S)fertilization...Cadmium(Cd)is a toxic trace metal that occurs naturally in agricultural soils and can accumulate in the edible parts of crops,notably in cereal grains.This study investigated the extent to which sulfur(S)fertilization increases the availability of Cd in a calcareous(Calc)and a non-calcareous(Ncalc)soil.Changes in Cd availability and speciation were monitored over a 21-d incubation period,along with changes in pH and the concentrations of sulfate,nitrate,calcium,magnesium,aluminum(Al),manganese(Mn),and nickel(Ni)in the potassium nitrate(KNO_(3))extracts,after the addition at agronomic rates of three forms of S fertilizers:elemental S(S(0)),potassium sulfate(K_(2)SO_(4)),and ammonium sulfate((NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)).Elemental S did not increase the Cd concentration in the KNO_(3)extracts of either soil due to its too limited oxidation to sulfates.The two sulfate fertilizers had contrasting effects on Cd concentration depending on the nature of the counter cation(K^(+)or NH_(4)^(+)).While K_(2)SO_(4)caused almost no change in Cd concentration in either soil,(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)increased Cd concentration in both soils.The nitrification of NH_(4)^(+)reduced soil pH,thereby increasing the concentrations of Cd,Al,Mn,and Ni in the Ncalc soil over time,as evidenced by the strong negative correlations between soil pH and the concentrations of these four elements in the KNO3 extract after 21 d.In the Calc soil,the mechanism of Cd concentration increase after(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)addition was more difficult to understand and could result from the proton-mediated alteration of Cd-bearing phases such as carbonates,following ammonia(NH_(3))volatilization.The relevance of these results for the S fertilization of cereals in Cd-contaminated soils is discussed.展开更多
Sulfates are always promising short-wave ultraviolet(UV)nonlinear optical(NLO)candidates,if their birefringence could be greatly improved.Here,in terms of the insufficient birefringence,the unity of heteroleptic tetra...Sulfates are always promising short-wave ultraviolet(UV)nonlinear optical(NLO)candidates,if their birefringence could be greatly improved.Here,in terms of the insufficient birefringence,the unity of heteroleptic tetrahedral groups and triangular ones was proposed and implemented.Thus,a new semiorganic crystal,[C(NH_(2))_(3)]S_(3)O_(6)(G_(2)S_(3)O_(6)),was obtained,which is composed of[S_(3)O_(6)]^(2-)and[C(NH_(2))_(3)]+groups.It exhibits excellent optical properties with a short absorption cutoff edge of 218 nm,a strong NLO response of 1.4×KH_(2)PO_(4),and more especially,a large birefringence of 0.097@546 nm.This birefringence leap makes the G_(2)S_(3)O_(6) crystal achieve a phase-matching behavior under a 532 nm laser.Thus,the synergy of[S_(3)O_(6)]^(2-)and[C(NH_(2))_(3)]~+groups results in excellent optical performances.This finding opens a new horizon for exploring novel UV NLO crystals.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of synbiotic mulberry on kidney injury in a dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis model.Methods:Male Wistar rats were given drinking water containing 4%DSS for 7 days.Subseque...Objective:To investigate the effect of synbiotic mulberry on kidney injury in a dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis model.Methods:Male Wistar rats were given drinking water containing 4%DSS for 7 days.Subsequently,the rats were treated by oral gavage with synbiotic mulberry at 250,500,and 1000 mg/kg,sulfasalazine at 100 mg/kg,or synbiotic at 1000 mg/kg for an additional 7 days while receiving 0.4%DSS in drinking water.The severity of colitis was evaluated based on the disease activity index score.On day 14,plasma was collected,and the kidneys were harvested to evaluate kidney injury parameters and histological changes.In addition,the expression of genes associated with kidney injury was determined by quantitative RT-PCR.Results:Treatment with all doses of synbiotic mulberry significantly lowered the disease activity index score,accompanied by reductions in kidney histopathological changes,malondialdehyde concentration,and plasma cystatin C levels.Kidney fibrosis was also ameliorated by 500 and 1000 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry.Treatment with 250 and 500 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry downregulated IL-18 mRNA expression,while KIM-1 mRNA expression was reduced and plasma lipopolysaccharide-binding protein level was restored by 1000 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry.Conclusions:Synbiotic mulberry ameliorates kidney injury in rats with DSS-induced colitis.It may be further explored as a treatment of kidney injury under colitis conditions.展开更多
BACKGROUND Nikethamide,a respiratory stimulant,is used to treat hypoxemia caused by coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),but it carries a risk of convulsions.Magnesium sulfate(MgSO_(4)),a seizure inhibitor,might serve a...BACKGROUND Nikethamide,a respiratory stimulant,is used to treat hypoxemia caused by coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),but it carries a risk of convulsions.Magnesium sulfate(MgSO_(4)),a seizure inhibitor,might serve as a rescue agent against nikethamide-induced seizures.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effect of MgSO_(4)on nikethamide-induced seizures in COVID-19 patients through animal experiments,providing experimental support for the clinical application of MgSO_(4)in preventing and treating seizures caused by nikethamide.METHODS Forty mice were randomly divided into four groups:(1)Physiological saline;(2)Low-dose MgSO_(4)(50 mg/kg);(3)Medium-dose MgSO_(4)(100 mg/kg);and(4)High-dose MgSO_(4)(200 mg/kg).After 15 minutes of intraperitoneal injection of different doses of MgSO_(4)or an equal volume of physiological saline,the mice were injected with nikethamide(250 mg/kg).RESULTS Compared to the normal saline group,all doses of MgSO_(4)significantly prolonged the seizure latency and reduced the severity of convulsions.However,they also extended the duration of seizures and correspondingly increased survival time(P<0.05).The incidence of seizures and mortality rate in the MgSO_(4)-treated groups were significantly lower than those in the normal saline group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION MgSO_(4)can prevent and treat seizures caused by nikethamide in mice.This finding has implications for the application of MgSO_(4)in treating and preventing seizures caused by nikethamide in COVID-19 treatment.展开更多
As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants ...As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants NO_(2)and O_(3)can promote the oxidation of SO_(2)to form sulfate(SO_(4)^(2−))through multiphase chemistry that occur at different time scales.Due to the combined impact of meteorology,pollution sources,atmospheric chemistry,etc.,time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion makes the impact of NO_(2)/O_(3)on it more complex.In this study,based on long-term time series(2013-2020)of air pollution variables from seven stations in Hong Kong,the Multifractal Detrended Cross-Correlation Analysis(MFDCCA)method has been employed to quantify the cross-correlations between SO_(2)and SO_(4)^(2−)in real atmosphere at different time scales,for examining the time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion efficiency.Furthermore,the Pearson correlation analysis has been used to study the influence of NO_(2)/O_(3)on SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion,and the regional and seasonal differences have been analyzed by considering factors such as meteorology,pollution sources,and regional transport.Changes in the main components of secondary aerosols are closely linked with the co-control of regional PM_(2.5)and O_(3).Therefore,the exploration of the impact of co-existing NO_(2)/O_(3)gases on the secondary formation of sulfates in real atmosphere is significant.展开更多
The sulfate-reducing bacteria(SRB)corrosion of H70 brass,H80 brass and T2 copper was systematically studied using microstructure characterizations and electrochemical measurements.The results showed that H70 brass,H80...The sulfate-reducing bacteria(SRB)corrosion of H70 brass,H80 brass and T2 copper was systematically studied using microstructure characterizations and electrochemical measurements.The results showed that H70 brass,H80 brass and T2 copper exhibited good corrosion resistance in the sterile environment,and the corrosion products were mainly metal oxides,such as Cu_(2)O,CuO and ZnO.The SRB metabolism sharply accelerated the corrosion process of three types of copper alloys,especially the T2 copper.In the inoculated environment,an additional mixture of Cu_(2)S,ZnS and CuSO_(4)existed in the corrosion products.Pitting corrosion was the main corrosion style for the H70 brass and H80 brass,while general corrosion and pitting corrosion simultaneously dominated the corrosion process of the T2 copper in this environment.The results provide a new insight to the microbiological corrosion of copper alloys.展开更多
Background Intestinal inflammation is an energy-consuming process that may alter energy supply and demand in poultry.During inflammation,the intestinal energy metabolic profile and the patterns of energy partitioning ...Background Intestinal inflammation is an energy-consuming process that may alter energy supply and demand in poultry.During inflammation,the intestinal energy metabolic profile and the patterns of energy partitioning remain unclear.This study investigated the effects of intestinal inflammation on energy intake,heat production(HP),retained energy(RE)and intestinal energy metabolites in layer pullets.Methods After 7 d dietary adaption,32“Jing Tint 6”layer pullets with average body weight(1,123.50±8.55 g)were selected from 96 birds,and randomly assigned to two groups(CON:Control group,INFL:Inflammation group)with 8 replicates per group.Indirect calorimetry analysis was conducted over 7 d to determine HP and fasting HP(FHP).During this period,pullets in INFL group received 4 mL/d of 0.6 g/mL dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)via oral gavage to induce intestinal inflammation.After the calorimetry,intestinal tissues were collected post-euthanasia from one bird per replicate for morphological and mucosal metabolomic analysis.Results Birds exhibited significantly lower apparent metabolizable energy(AME)intake(P<0.001)during intestinal inflammation,accompanied by compromised RE and RE as fat(P<0.001),suggesting that birds consumed body energy to sustain energy demands.Targeted metabolomic studies identified 11 energy metabolites differentially expressed in ileal mucosa between CON and INFL groups.Specifically,DSS induction significantly increased(P<0.05)adenosine triphosphate(ATP)level and reduced(P<0.001)nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD^(+))level in ileal mucosa of pullets.In parallel,metabolic adaptations such as enhanced glycolytic intermediates,reduced amino acids,α-ketoglutarate(α-KG)accumulation and suppressed expression of genes encoding enzymes involved in tricarboxylic acid(TCA)cycle were observed in the inflamed ileum of pullets.Conclusion Immune stimulation by DSS induced a negative energy balance in layer pullets,characterized by reduced AME intake(-190.47 kJ/kg BW^(0.75))and compromised RE(-18.81%of AME intake).Disruption of intestinal energy profiling was observed in inflammation-challenged pullets,such as accumulation ofα-KG and ATP,reduced NAD^(+)and amino acids,which could provide valuable insights for developing effective intervention strategies.展开更多
文摘Some processes of sulfating roasting and water leaching of crude Mianning RE concentrate ore, of fine Mianning RE concentrate ore, of Baotou RE concentrate ore and of their mixture were investigated.The result shows that the mixture of Mianning and Baotou RE concentrate ore has the optimum leaching rate and rate of recovery when the mixture ratio is 1:4.The recovery rate of the mixture is higher by 14.76% than that of crude Mianning RE concentrate ore, by 5.0 % than that of Mianning fine RE concentrate ore and by 2.4 % than that of Baotou RE concentrate ore.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82002645China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2022M722321Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent,No.2022ZB552(all to YH)。
文摘Spinal cord injuries have overwhelming physical and occupational implications for patients.Moreover,the extensive and long-term medical care required for spinal cord injury significantly increases healthcare costs and resources,adding a substantial burden to the healthcare system and patients'families.In this context,chondroitinase ABC,a bacterial enzyme isolated from Proteus vulgaris that is modified to facilitate expression and secretion in mammals,has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent.It works by degrading chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans,cleaving the glycosaminoglycanchains of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans into soluble disaccharides or tetrasaccharides.Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans are potent axon growth inhibitors and principal constituents of the extracellular matrix surrounding glial and neuronal cells attached to glycosaminoglycan chains.Chondroitinase ABC has been shown to play an effective role in promoting recovery from acute and chronic spinal cord injury by improving axonal regeneration and sprouting,enhancing the plasticity of perineuronal nets,inhibiting neuronal apoptosis,and modulating immune responses in various animal models.In this review,we introduce the classification and pathological mechanisms of spinal cord injury and discuss the pathophysiological role of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans in spinal cord injury.We also highlight research advancements in spinal cord injury treatment strategies,with a focus on chondroitinase ABC,and illustrate how improvements in chondroitinase ABC stability,enzymatic activity,and delivery methods have enhanced injured spinal cord repair.Furthermore,we emphasize that combination treatment with chondroitinase ABC further enhances therapeutic efficacy.This review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current trends and future directions of chondroitinase ABC-based spinal cord injury therapies,with an emphasis on how modern technologies are accelerating the optimization of chondroitinase ABC development.
文摘A zinc sulfate open framework matrix,[Zn(SO_4)(DMSO)](1),was synthesized by solvothermal evaporationusing dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)as the solvent.A compositeP@1,which exhibits fluorescence and room tempera-ture phosphorescence(RTP)properties,was prepared by doping 2,6-naphthalic acid(P)into matrix1at a low con-centration.P@1emitted a green RTP that was visible to the naked eye and lasted for approximately 2 s.P@1exhib-ited selective phosphorescence enhancement response towards Pb^(2+),with a detection limit of 2.52μmol·L^(-1).Themain detection mechanism is the Pb—O coordination-induced phosphorescence enhancement in the system.Inter-estingly,P@1also functioned as a dual-channel probe for the rapid detection of Fe^(3+)ions through fluorescencequenching with a detection limit of 0.038μmol·L^(-1).The recognition mechanism may be attributed to the competi-tive energy absorption betweenP@1and Fe^(3+)ions.CCDC:2388502,1.
文摘The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammonium paratungstate production.The results showed that the WO_(3)leaching efficiency was about 99%under optimal conditions of 350 r/min,liquid-to-solid ratio of 3 mL/g,1 mol/L NH_(4)HCO_(3),4 mol/L NH_(3)·H_(2)O,25℃,and 15 min.During the leaching,CaSO_(4)almost had no change and was still in a banding or rod-like shape in short leaching time,while conglobate CaCO_(3)was gradually formed on the CaSO_(4)surface.A secondary reaction might occur between CaSO_(4)and WO_(4)^(2−),which could be restrained by a certain amount of CO_(3)^(2−)in the solution.There was no CaCO_(3)phase determined by XRD in leaching residue of converted product for scheelite concentrate under optimal conditions,which was different from that for synthetic scheelite.The leaching process could be explained by neutralization reaction of H_(2)WO_(4)and solid transformation of CaSO_(4)in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution.
基金support from the National Key Scientific and Technological Infrastructure project “Earth System Science Numerical Simulator Facility” (Earth Lab)sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 42175132, 92044303, and 42205119)+2 种基金the National Key R&D Program (Grant Nos. 2020YFA0607802 and 2022YFC3703003)the CAS Information Technology Program (Grant No. CAS-WX2021SF-0107-02)the fellowship of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2022M723093)
文摘Scientific knowledge on the chemical compositions of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5)) is essential for properly assessing its health and climate effects,and for decisionmakers to develop efficient mitigation strategies.A high-resolution PM_(2.5) chemical composition dataset(CAQRA-aerosol)is developed in this study,which provides hourly maps of organic carbon,black carbon,ammonium,nitrate,and sulfate in China from 2013 to 2020 with a horizontal resolution of 15 km.This paper describes the method,access,and validation results of this dataset.It shows that CAQRA-aerosol has good consistency with observations and achieves higher or comparable accuracy with previous PM_(2.5) composition datasets.Based on CAQRA-aerosol,spatiotemporal changes of different PM_(2.5) compositions were investigated from a national viewpoint,which emphasizes different changes of nitrate from other compositions.The estimated annual rate of population-weighted concentrations of nitrate is 0.23μg m^(−3)yr^(−1) from 2015 to 2020,compared with−0.19 to−1.1μg m^(−3)yr^(−1) for other compositions.The whole dataset is freely available from the China Air Pollution Data Center(https://doi.org/10.12423/capdb_PKU.2023.DA).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42372312,and 42172299)the Pyramid Talent Training Project of Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture(Grant No.JDYC20220807).
文摘The progressive failure characteristics of geomaterial are a remarkable and challenging topic in geotechnical engineering.To study the effect of salt content and temperature on the progressive failure characteristics of frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil,a series of uniaxial compression tests were performed by integrating digital image correlation(DIC)technology into the testing apparatus.The evolution law of the uniaxial compression strength(UCS),the failure strain,and the formation of the shear band of the frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil were analyzed.The test results show that within the scope of this study,with the increase of salt content,both the UCS and the shear band angle initially decrease with increasing salt content before showing an increase.In contrast,the failure strain and the width of the shear band exhibit an initial increase followed by a decrease in the samples.In addition,to investigate the brittle failure characteristics of frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil,two classic brittleness evaluation methods were employed to quantitatively assess the brittleness level for the soil samples.The findings suggest that the failure characteristics under all test conditions in this study belong to the transition stage between brittle and ductile,indicating that frozen sodium sulfate saline sandy soil exhibits certain brittle behavior under uniaxial compression conditions,and the brittleness index basically decreases and then increases with the rise in salt content.
基金Funded by Chinese National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2006224)。
文摘The paper presents experimental investigation results of crack pattern change in cement pastes caused by external sulfate attack(ESA).To visualize the formation and development of cracks in cement pastes under ESA,an X-ray computed tomography(X-ray CT)was used,i e,the tomography system of Zeiss Xradia 510 versa.The results indicate that X-CT can monitor the development process and distribution characteristics of the internal cracks of cement pastes under ESA with attack time.In addition,the C3A content in the cement significantly affects the damage mode of cement paste specimens during sulfate erosion.The damage of ordinary Portland cement(OPC)pastes subjected to sulfate attack with high C3A content are severe,while the damage of sulfate resistant Portland cement(SRPC)pastes is much smaller than that of OPC pastes.Furthermore,a quadratic function describes the correlation between the crack volume fraction and development depth for two cement pastes immermed in sulfate solution.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81930097,82151223)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFF1203005,2022YFC2303700)。
文摘Chondroitin sulfate(CS) B and T are rare subtypes of CS,which are scare in nature.There are also limited synthetic methods to prepare them.Here we report an ingenious semisynthetic approach to prepare a library of disaccharides,tetrasaccharides and hexasaccharides of CS-B and CS-T based on the acid or enzymatic degradation of natural CS polysaccharide in 9 or 10 steps.Our approach is the shortest synthetic route toward size-defined CS-B and CS-T oligosaccharides reported to date.In addition,a regioselective protection method of hydroxyls is highlighted,which has achieved the regioselective protection of 4 hydroxyl groups among 7 equatorial hydroxyl groups.By preparing size-defined rare CS oligosaccharides from commercially available natural CS polysaccharides,this strategy has the potential to meet the need of rare natural oligosaccharides.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32130096 and 32172667)the Central Public-Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,China(Grant No.Y2022QC14).
文摘Sulfate transporters(SULTRs)facilitate sulfate uptake and transport in plants.In plants,SULTRs can be classified into four distinct functional groups,among which SULTR3 members are the least characterized,and their functions have not yet been confirmed,especially for SULTR3 in rice.In this study,we analyzed the expression patterns,subcellular localization,and inorganic phosphate(Pi)transporter activity of SULTR3 proteins in yeast.Except for OsSULTR3.4,which localized to the plasma membrane,other OsSULTR3 members were localized to the endoplasmic reticulum(ER)membrane in rice protoplast cells.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274355)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2905305)+1 种基金the Gansu Province Science and Technology Major Special Project,China(22ZD6GD061)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Science and Technology Revitalization of Inner Mongolia Cooperation Project,China(2022YFXM0001)。
文摘To solve the problem of ammonia wastewater pollution generated from preparing rare earth carbonate using the ammonium bicarbonate precipitation method,an eco-friendly precipitant,magnesium bicarbonate,was used to prepare lanthanum cerium carbonate.The lanthanum cerium sulfate solution obtained from the smelting and separation of Baotou mixed rare earth ore was used as the raw material.The influence of pH on the content of impurities,including SO^(2-)_(4)and magnesium,and the existing states of SO^(2-)_(4)n lanthanum cerium carbonate products,as well as the thermal decomposition behavior of the products,were deeply explored.SO^(2-)_(4)mainly exists in the form of rare earth sulfate complex salts in lanthanum cerium carbonate products.The fo rmation of the salts can be effectively avoided by adjusting the pH of the precipitation process.Then the content of SO^(2-)_(4)in the product is controlled.When the pH ranges from 6.00 to 7.12,the content of SO^(2-)_(4)in the product ranges from 0.42 wt%to 0.99 wt%.The content of MgO is lower than 0.04 wt%.Both contents meet the requirements of the national standard GB/T 16479-2020.In this study,lanthanum cerium carbonate products with low-content SO^(2-)_(4)were prepared.In addition,the existing states of SO^(2-)_(4)in the products are revealed.The research provides a new method for controlling the impurity content in preparing lanthanum cerium carbonate.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072145)。
文摘Sea cucumber derived sulfated sterols significantly ameliorated insulin resistance and decreased lipid accumulation compared to plant sterols.Interestingly,our recent study found that intervention with sea cucumber sulfated sterols could significantly increase blood glucose levels of healthy mice in the presence of glucose,while cholesterol sulfate,as one of sulfated sterols,did not have the same effect.However,the exact mechanism of sulfated sterols on glucose metabolism is still unknown.In the present study,we investigated the potential mechanism by which sulfated sterols influenced blood glucose homeostasis in healthy mice.Results showed that intervention with sea cucumber sulfated sterols did not affect the levels of hormones related to glucose metabolism,while led to a significant decrease in the synthesis of liver glycogen and muscle glycogen.Besides,the expression of proteins associated with the promotion of gluconeogenesis dramatically increased in the mice intervened with sea cucumber sulfated sterols.These findings suggested that sea cucumber sulfated sterols might change blood glucose metabolism in healthy mice by reducing glycogenesis and promoting gluconeogenesis.
基金funded by grants from Beijing Fishery Innovation Team Project(BAIC07-2023-13)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32201994)。
文摘Chondroitin sulfate(CS)is one of the main bioactive compounds in animal cartilage.In this study,the antiinflammatory activity of sturgeon-derived chondroitin sulfate(SCS)was evaluated in the dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced BALB/c mice model.Orally administration of SCS significantly alleviated the DSSinduced colitis symptoms,including the reduction of crypt depth,inhibition of the abnormal crypt foci formation,down-regulation of the proinflammatory biomarkers(NO,interleukin(IL)-6,IL-1βand tumor necrosis factor-α)and up-regulation of the anti-inflammatory biomarkers(IL-10 and IL-4).The gut microbiota analysis revealed that SCS alters the intestinal microbiota composition in colitis mice,especially the increase of the relative abundance of Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae.This alternation further induced primary bile acids convert into secondary bile acids.With SCS administration,the levels of deoxycholic acid(DCA)and litho cholic acid(LCA)were increased by 1.5-and 2.5-fold,respectively.The stimulated secretion of DCA and LCA showed further activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby suppressing the inflammatory response and attenuating inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)in mice.This study provided a valuable strategy for colitis prevention and treatment with sturgeon cartilage by-products.
文摘Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO_(4).The experiment continued for 14 days,during which CuSO_(4) was provided at a dosage of 100 mg/kg body weight per day and PG at 300 mg/kg body weight by oral gavage per day.Upon completion of the experiment,kidney sections were used for histological and histomorphometric analyses.The histochemical method was applied to ascertain the density of the glomerular mesangial matrix.The expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and caspase-3 were examined using immunohistochemistry.The levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione,along with the activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase in the kidney,were measured.Results:PG treatment exhibited a marked protective effect against CuSO_(4)-induced renal damage,as evidenced by improved histopathological lesions,significantly reduced glomerular mesangial matrix density,VEGF in distal tubules,caspase-3 expression,and malondialdehyde levels in renal tissue,as well as enhanced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities.Conclusions:PG treatment ameliorates CuSO_(4)-induced kidney injury in rats.Further studies are warranted to verify its efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanism of its nephroprotective action.
基金supported by the CNRS-INSU EC2CO program in the framework of the CADSOU project,by the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region in the framework of the ESTOCADE project,and by the French National Research Institute for Agriculture,Food and Environment(INRAE)The authors are grateful to Ms.Melike Emet(INRAE,UMR ISPA)and Ms.Sylvie Bussière(INRAE,UMR ISPA)for their help treating the samples,and to Ms.Francesca Degan(ARVALIS-Institut du végétal)and Ms.Séverine Piutti(INRAE,UMR LAE)for helpful comments.
文摘Cadmium(Cd)is a toxic trace metal that occurs naturally in agricultural soils and can accumulate in the edible parts of crops,notably in cereal grains.This study investigated the extent to which sulfur(S)fertilization increases the availability of Cd in a calcareous(Calc)and a non-calcareous(Ncalc)soil.Changes in Cd availability and speciation were monitored over a 21-d incubation period,along with changes in pH and the concentrations of sulfate,nitrate,calcium,magnesium,aluminum(Al),manganese(Mn),and nickel(Ni)in the potassium nitrate(KNO_(3))extracts,after the addition at agronomic rates of three forms of S fertilizers:elemental S(S(0)),potassium sulfate(K_(2)SO_(4)),and ammonium sulfate((NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)).Elemental S did not increase the Cd concentration in the KNO_(3)extracts of either soil due to its too limited oxidation to sulfates.The two sulfate fertilizers had contrasting effects on Cd concentration depending on the nature of the counter cation(K^(+)or NH_(4)^(+)).While K_(2)SO_(4)caused almost no change in Cd concentration in either soil,(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)increased Cd concentration in both soils.The nitrification of NH_(4)^(+)reduced soil pH,thereby increasing the concentrations of Cd,Al,Mn,and Ni in the Ncalc soil over time,as evidenced by the strong negative correlations between soil pH and the concentrations of these four elements in the KNO3 extract after 21 d.In the Calc soil,the mechanism of Cd concentration increase after(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)addition was more difficult to understand and could result from the proton-mediated alteration of Cd-bearing phases such as carbonates,following ammonia(NH_(3))volatilization.The relevance of these results for the S fertilization of cereals in Cd-contaminated soils is discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52172009 and 12275274)the Science and Technology Project of Fujian Province(Nos.2021J01519 and 2021H0043)the Instrument Developing Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.YJKYYQ20210033)。
文摘Sulfates are always promising short-wave ultraviolet(UV)nonlinear optical(NLO)candidates,if their birefringence could be greatly improved.Here,in terms of the insufficient birefringence,the unity of heteroleptic tetrahedral groups and triangular ones was proposed and implemented.Thus,a new semiorganic crystal,[C(NH_(2))_(3)]S_(3)O_(6)(G_(2)S_(3)O_(6)),was obtained,which is composed of[S_(3)O_(6)]^(2-)and[C(NH_(2))_(3)]+groups.It exhibits excellent optical properties with a short absorption cutoff edge of 218 nm,a strong NLO response of 1.4×KH_(2)PO_(4),and more especially,a large birefringence of 0.097@546 nm.This birefringence leap makes the G_(2)S_(3)O_(6) crystal achieve a phase-matching behavior under a 532 nm laser.Thus,the synergy of[S_(3)O_(6)]^(2-)and[C(NH_(2))_(3)]~+groups results in excellent optical performances.This finding opens a new horizon for exploring novel UV NLO crystals.
基金supported by the Mae Fah Luang University Research Development Grant 2023,Mae Fah Luang University,Chiang Rai Thailand(Grant no.661B07007 to KW)the Technology and Innovation-Based Enterprise Development Fund:Fund(Grant no.YP043/2565 to AO and PW).
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of synbiotic mulberry on kidney injury in a dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis model.Methods:Male Wistar rats were given drinking water containing 4%DSS for 7 days.Subsequently,the rats were treated by oral gavage with synbiotic mulberry at 250,500,and 1000 mg/kg,sulfasalazine at 100 mg/kg,or synbiotic at 1000 mg/kg for an additional 7 days while receiving 0.4%DSS in drinking water.The severity of colitis was evaluated based on the disease activity index score.On day 14,plasma was collected,and the kidneys were harvested to evaluate kidney injury parameters and histological changes.In addition,the expression of genes associated with kidney injury was determined by quantitative RT-PCR.Results:Treatment with all doses of synbiotic mulberry significantly lowered the disease activity index score,accompanied by reductions in kidney histopathological changes,malondialdehyde concentration,and plasma cystatin C levels.Kidney fibrosis was also ameliorated by 500 and 1000 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry.Treatment with 250 and 500 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry downregulated IL-18 mRNA expression,while KIM-1 mRNA expression was reduced and plasma lipopolysaccharide-binding protein level was restored by 1000 mg/kg of synbiotic mulberry.Conclusions:Synbiotic mulberry ameliorates kidney injury in rats with DSS-induced colitis.It may be further explored as a treatment of kidney injury under colitis conditions.
基金Supported by The Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission,No.2022KY1391.
文摘BACKGROUND Nikethamide,a respiratory stimulant,is used to treat hypoxemia caused by coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),but it carries a risk of convulsions.Magnesium sulfate(MgSO_(4)),a seizure inhibitor,might serve as a rescue agent against nikethamide-induced seizures.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effect of MgSO_(4)on nikethamide-induced seizures in COVID-19 patients through animal experiments,providing experimental support for the clinical application of MgSO_(4)in preventing and treating seizures caused by nikethamide.METHODS Forty mice were randomly divided into four groups:(1)Physiological saline;(2)Low-dose MgSO_(4)(50 mg/kg);(3)Medium-dose MgSO_(4)(100 mg/kg);and(4)High-dose MgSO_(4)(200 mg/kg).After 15 minutes of intraperitoneal injection of different doses of MgSO_(4)or an equal volume of physiological saline,the mice were injected with nikethamide(250 mg/kg).RESULTS Compared to the normal saline group,all doses of MgSO_(4)significantly prolonged the seizure latency and reduced the severity of convulsions.However,they also extended the duration of seizures and correspondingly increased survival time(P<0.05).The incidence of seizures and mortality rate in the MgSO_(4)-treated groups were significantly lower than those in the normal saline group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION MgSO_(4)can prevent and treat seizures caused by nikethamide in mice.This finding has implications for the application of MgSO_(4)in treating and preventing seizures caused by nikethamide in COVID-19 treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52160024)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ30475)+2 种基金the Innovation Team Funds of China West Normal University(No.KCXTD2023-4)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan,China(No.24NSFSC0537)the Fundamental Research Funds of China West Normal University(Nos.22kE015 and 22kE016).
文摘As an important component of secondary aerosols,sulfate plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric radiative balance and influencing the secondary formation of ozone(O_(3)).In real atmosphere,atmospheric oxidants NO_(2)and O_(3)can promote the oxidation of SO_(2)to form sulfate(SO_(4)^(2−))through multiphase chemistry that occur at different time scales.Due to the combined impact of meteorology,pollution sources,atmospheric chemistry,etc.,time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion makes the impact of NO_(2)/O_(3)on it more complex.In this study,based on long-term time series(2013-2020)of air pollution variables from seven stations in Hong Kong,the Multifractal Detrended Cross-Correlation Analysis(MFDCCA)method has been employed to quantify the cross-correlations between SO_(2)and SO_(4)^(2−)in real atmosphere at different time scales,for examining the time-scale dependence of SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion efficiency.Furthermore,the Pearson correlation analysis has been used to study the influence of NO_(2)/O_(3)on SO_(2)-SO_(4)^(2−)conversion,and the regional and seasonal differences have been analyzed by considering factors such as meteorology,pollution sources,and regional transport.Changes in the main components of secondary aerosols are closely linked with the co-control of regional PM_(2.5)and O_(3).Therefore,the exploration of the impact of co-existing NO_(2)/O_(3)gases on the secondary formation of sulfates in real atmosphere is significant.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971191)Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Hunan Province(Nos.22B0178,22C0075)+1 种基金Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(No.CX20220558)the National Scholarship Foundation(No.202008430013)。
文摘The sulfate-reducing bacteria(SRB)corrosion of H70 brass,H80 brass and T2 copper was systematically studied using microstructure characterizations and electrochemical measurements.The results showed that H70 brass,H80 brass and T2 copper exhibited good corrosion resistance in the sterile environment,and the corrosion products were mainly metal oxides,such as Cu_(2)O,CuO and ZnO.The SRB metabolism sharply accelerated the corrosion process of three types of copper alloys,especially the T2 copper.In the inoculated environment,an additional mixture of Cu_(2)S,ZnS and CuSO_(4)existed in the corrosion products.Pitting corrosion was the main corrosion style for the H70 brass and H80 brass,while general corrosion and pitting corrosion simultaneously dominated the corrosion process of the T2 copper in this environment.The results provide a new insight to the microbiological corrosion of copper alloys.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFE0111600)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University。
文摘Background Intestinal inflammation is an energy-consuming process that may alter energy supply and demand in poultry.During inflammation,the intestinal energy metabolic profile and the patterns of energy partitioning remain unclear.This study investigated the effects of intestinal inflammation on energy intake,heat production(HP),retained energy(RE)and intestinal energy metabolites in layer pullets.Methods After 7 d dietary adaption,32“Jing Tint 6”layer pullets with average body weight(1,123.50±8.55 g)were selected from 96 birds,and randomly assigned to two groups(CON:Control group,INFL:Inflammation group)with 8 replicates per group.Indirect calorimetry analysis was conducted over 7 d to determine HP and fasting HP(FHP).During this period,pullets in INFL group received 4 mL/d of 0.6 g/mL dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)via oral gavage to induce intestinal inflammation.After the calorimetry,intestinal tissues were collected post-euthanasia from one bird per replicate for morphological and mucosal metabolomic analysis.Results Birds exhibited significantly lower apparent metabolizable energy(AME)intake(P<0.001)during intestinal inflammation,accompanied by compromised RE and RE as fat(P<0.001),suggesting that birds consumed body energy to sustain energy demands.Targeted metabolomic studies identified 11 energy metabolites differentially expressed in ileal mucosa between CON and INFL groups.Specifically,DSS induction significantly increased(P<0.05)adenosine triphosphate(ATP)level and reduced(P<0.001)nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NAD^(+))level in ileal mucosa of pullets.In parallel,metabolic adaptations such as enhanced glycolytic intermediates,reduced amino acids,α-ketoglutarate(α-KG)accumulation and suppressed expression of genes encoding enzymes involved in tricarboxylic acid(TCA)cycle were observed in the inflamed ileum of pullets.Conclusion Immune stimulation by DSS induced a negative energy balance in layer pullets,characterized by reduced AME intake(-190.47 kJ/kg BW^(0.75))and compromised RE(-18.81%of AME intake).Disruption of intestinal energy profiling was observed in inflammation-challenged pullets,such as accumulation ofα-KG and ATP,reduced NAD^(+)and amino acids,which could provide valuable insights for developing effective intervention strategies.
