AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of repeated dexamethasone implants with real-life data in eyes with naive retinal vein occlusion(RVO)with macular edema(ME)at a minimum of 60mo follow-up.METHODS:In this retr...AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of repeated dexamethasone implants with real-life data in eyes with naive retinal vein occlusion(RVO)with macular edema(ME)at a minimum of 60mo follow-up.METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study,the data about best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),central macular thickness(CMT),serous macular detachment(SMD),hard exudate,hyperreflective foci(HRF),cystoid degeneration,pearl necklace sign,epiretinal membrane(ERM),disorganization of retinal inner layers(DRIL),ellipsoid zone and external limiting membrane(EZ-ELM)integrity,intraocular pressure(IOP)and lens condition were recorded.RESULTS:Thirty-eight eyes of 38 patients were included in the study.Thirteen patients presented with central RVO(CRVO)and 25 with branch RVO(BRVO).The mean follow-up time was 69.9±15.8mo,and the mean number of injections was 7.9±4.0.The mean BCVA gain was 25.0±36 letters,and this difference was statistically significant(P=0.021).The BCVA gain was 19.4±20.4 letters in the CRVO group,and 26.5±38.6 letters in the BRVO group(P=0.763).Besides,21(55.2%)of the patients achieved≥15 letters improvement.At the end of the follow-up period,SMD was not observed in any of the patients(P=0.016).Hard exudate,HRF number were decreased;while DRIL,ERM and EZ-ELM defects were increased but not significantly.CONCLUSION:Intravitreal dexamethasone monotherapy is an effective and safe treatment option for the treatment-naive RVO-ME patients in the long-term follow-up.展开更多
The organic fluorescent probes were widely explored for specific detection of chemical nerve agent simulants.However,the fluorescence quenching,long-time response,and limitation of detection further impeded their prac...The organic fluorescent probes were widely explored for specific detection of chemical nerve agent simulants.However,the fluorescence quenching,long-time response,and limitation of detection further impeded their practical applications.Herein,the fluorescent nanofiber chitosan-1 was prepared through the modification of chitosan with 1,8-naphthalimide as fluorophore and piperazine as the detection segment.The high specific surface of fluorescent nanofiber chitosan-1 showed ultrasensitive and selective detection of diethyl chlorophosphate(DCP)in solution and vapor.The satisfied linear relationship between the fluorescent intensity and the concentration of DCP ranging from 0μmol/L to 100μmol/L was obtained.The limitation of detection was measured as low as 2.2 nmol/L within 30 s.The sensing mechanism was explored through the photoinduced electron transfer(PET)mechanism which was confirmed by ^(1)H,^(31)P NMR,and mass spectra(MS).The ultrasensitive detection of nanofibers may provide valuable insights for enhancing the sensing performance in visually detecting chemical nerve agents.展开更多
We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney ...We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney method to derive the orbital and physical parameters of the system.The resulting stellar parameters are M1=0.58±0.01M⊙,M2=1.42±0.02M⊙,R1=0.88±0.01R⊙,R2=1.31±0.01R⊙,with an orbital separation of a=2.80±0.01R⊙.Based on all available CCD times of minimum light,including both ground-based and T ESS observations,the(O-C)diagram of BI CVn was analyzed.T he orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease at a rate of-2.3239(±0.0001)×10-8 day yr-1,likely due to mass transfer from the more massive to the less massive component.Superimposed on this trend is a cyclic variation with a period of 56.84±0.08 yr,indicative of a light-travel time effect caused by a third body,whose estimated mass is 0.63±0.02M⊙.Using these derived parameters,we modeled the binary’s evolution through non-conservative processes with the Binary Star Evolution code.The evolutionary tracks of the components were examined in multiple parameter planes,leading to an estimated merger timescale of approximately 2.70 Gyr.展开更多
BACKGROUND Lung cancer is increasing in incidence worldwide,and targeted therapies are developing at a rapid pace.Furthermore,the KRAS specific gene is strongly associated with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Adult ...BACKGROUND Lung cancer is increasing in incidence worldwide,and targeted therapies are developing at a rapid pace.Furthermore,the KRAS specific gene is strongly associated with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have tested positive for the KRAS G12C mutation and have progressed after at least one systemic treatment are treated with sotorasib.CASE SUMMARY In this study,we report on an advanced NSCLC with a KRAS G12C mutation.The histological diagnosis indicates stage IVB left lung adenocarcinoma with pelvic and bone metastases,identified as cT4N2bM1c.Using circulating tumor DNA analysis,it was possible to determine the mutation abundance of the KRAS gene exon 2,c.34G>Tp.G12C,which was 32.3%.The patient was advised to take sotorasib as part of their treatment.The imaging data were compared before and after treatment.Furthermore,clinical reassessments and regular serial blood testing were conducted.We found that the patient’s clinical symptoms significantly improved after receiving sotorasib medication,and there were no notable side effects,such as liver toxicity,during the treatment.CONCLUSION Sotorasib has shown promising clinical efficacy in patients with the KRAS G12c mutation and has no apparent toxic side effects.展开更多
Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fiber and polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)resin have been widely acknowledged as excellent wave-transparent materials for future high-frequency applications due to their exceptio...Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fiber and polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)resin have been widely acknowledged as excellent wave-transparent materials for future high-frequency applications due to their exceptional dielectric properties.However,the weak interfacial bonding between these two materials hampers their full potential.In this study,we successfully addressed this limitation by enhancing the surface roughness of PBO fibers and introducing active sites through the insitu grafting of silica nanowires.The added silica acted as an interfacial anchor on the PBO fiber surface,significantly improving the bonding force between PBO and PTFE.PBO/PTFE wave-transparent laminated composites were fabricated using hot compression molding.The results demonstrate that the PBO(treated with insitu grown silica)/PTFE laminated composites exhibit superior interlaminar shear strength(ILSS),flexural strength,flexural modulus,and tensile modulus compared to the pristine PBO/PTFE laminated composites.Specifically,these properties are found to be 58.6%,32.9%,138.1%,and 25.35%higher,respectively.Additionally,these composites demonstrate low dielectric constant and dielectric loss.Most notably,they achieve a wave transmittance of 91.45%at 10 GHz,indicating significant potential for wide-range applications in next-generation advanced military weapons,such as“lightweight/high-strength/wavetransparent”electromagnetic window materials,as well as civilian communication base stations.展开更多
BACKGROUND Heat shock proteins(HSPs)are molecular chaperones that play an important role in cellular protection against stress events and have been reported to be overex-pressed in many cancers.The prognostic signific...BACKGROUND Heat shock proteins(HSPs)are molecular chaperones that play an important role in cellular protection against stress events and have been reported to be overex-pressed in many cancers.The prognostic significance of HSPs and their regulatory factors,such as heat shock factor 1(HSF1)and CHIP,are poorly understood.AIM To investigate the relationship between HSP expression and prognosis in esophageal and esophagogastric cancer.METHODS A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA recommend-ations(PROSPERO:CRD42022370653),on Embase,PubMed,Cochrane,and LILACS.Cohort,case-control,and cross-sectional studies of patients with eso-phagus or esophagogastric cancer were included.HSP-positive patients were compared with HSP-negative,and the endpoints analyzed were lymph node metastasis,tumor depth,distant metastasis,and overall survival(OS).HSPs were stratified according to the HSP family,and the summary risk difference(RD)was calculated using a random-effect model.RESULTS The final selection comprised 27 studies,including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(21),esophagogastric adenocarcinoma(5),and mixed neoplasms(1).The pooled sample size was 3465 patients.HSP40 and 60 were associated with a higher 3-year OS[HSP40:RD=0.22;95%confidence interval(CI):0.09-0.35;HSP60:RD=0.33;95%CI:0.17-0.50],while HSF1 was associated with a poor 3-year OS(RD=-0.22;95%CI:-0.32 to-0.12).The other HSP families were not associated with long-term survival.HSF1 was associated with a higher probability of lymph node metastasis(RD=-0.16;95%CI:-0.29 to-0.04).HSP40 was associated with a lower probability of lymph node dissemination(RD=0.18;95%CI:0.03-0.33).The expression of other HSP families was not significantly related to tumor depth and lymph node or distant metastasis.CONCLUSION The expression levels of certain families of HSP,such as HSP40 and 60 and HSF1,are associated with long-term survival and lymph node dissemination in patients with esophageal and esophagogastric cancer.展开更多
Investigations into the aerodynamic properties of vertical sound barriers exposed to high-speed operations employ computational fluid dynamics.The primary focus of this research is to evaluate the influence of train s...Investigations into the aerodynamic properties of vertical sound barriers exposed to high-speed operations employ computational fluid dynamics.The primary focus of this research is to evaluate the influence of train speed and the distance(D)from the track centerline under various operating conditions.The findings elucidate a marked elevation in the aerodynamic effect amplitude on sound barriers as train speeds increase.In single-train passages,the aerodynamic effect amplitude manifests a direct relationship with the square of the train speed.When two trains pass each other,the aerodynamic amplitude intensifies due to an additional aerodynamic increment on the sound barrier.This increment exhibits an approximate quadratic correlation with the retrograde train speed.Notably,the impact of high-speed trains on sound barrier aerodynamics surpasses that of low-speed trains,and this discrepancy amplifies with larger speed differentials between trains.Moreover,the train-induced aerodynamic effect diminishes significantly with greater distance(D),with occurrences of pressure coefficient(CP)exceeding the standard thresholds during dual-train passages.This study culminates in the formulation of universal equations for quantifying the influence of train speed and distance(D)on sound barrier aerodynamic characteristics across various operational scenarios.展开更多
Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon s...Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon silicon matrix composite with atomically dispersed Co sites(Si/Co-N-C) is obtained via the design of the frame structure loaded with nano-components and the multi-element hybrid strategy. Co atoms are uniformly fixed to the N-C frame and tightly packed with nanoscale silicon particles as an activation and protection building block. The mechanism of the N-C framework of loaded metal Co in the Si alloying process is revealed by electrochemical kinetic analysis and ex situ characterization tests.Impressively, the nitrogen-doped Co site activates the intercalation of the outer carbon matrix to supplement the additional capacity. The Co nanoparticles with high conductivity and support enhance the conductivity and structural stability of the composite, accelerating the Li^(+)/Na^(+) diffusion kinetics. Density functional theory(DFT) calculation confirms that the hetero-structure Si/Co-N-C adjusts the electronic structure to obtain good lithium-ion adsorption energy, reduces the Li^(+)/Na^(+) migration energy barrier.This work provides meaningful guidance for the development of high-performance metal/non-metal modified anode materials.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to figure out the distribution of Monochamus alternatus in the stumps of pine wood nematode infected wood in Lu'an City and to provide a theoretical and practical basis for differentiated...[Objectives]The paper was to figure out the distribution of Monochamus alternatus in the stumps of pine wood nematode infected wood in Lu'an City and to provide a theoretical and practical basis for differentiated prevention and control of pine wood nematode disease in the future.[Methods]The factors influencing the number of epidemic small classes and infected plants in all counties and districts of Lu'an City were analyzed by GIS method,and the number of worms and wormholes of M.alternatus inside and outside the stumps of pine wood nematode infected wood in Lu'an City were investigated on the spot.[Results]There were 98,40,54,781,193,268 and 34 epidemic small classes of pine wood nematode disease,and 7241,6099,9532,39161,11079,49876 and 4853 infected plants in Yu'an District,Jin'an District,Yeji District,Shucheng County,Huoshan County,Jinzhai County and Huoqiu County,respectively.Pine wood nematode disease in Lu'an City mostly occurred in Huoshan County,Shucheng County and Jinzhai County,with relatively high altitude,paddy soil,the annual precipitation higher than 2062 mm,and the annual average temperature lower than 16.2℃.The number of diseased plants of pine wood nematode disease was positively correlated with altitude and annual precipitation,and was negatively correlated with annual average temperature.The number of worms and wormholes in pine wood nematode infected wood was very small at different altitudes,stump heights and stump diameters.[Conclusions]The pine wood nematode infected wood can be differentially processed after stump treatment,and stumps can be peeled.The results will provide a theoretical and practical basis for differentiated prevention and control of pine wood nematode disease in the future.展开更多
BackgroundGrowth differentiation factor （GDF）-15, a divergent member of the transforming growth factor beta super-family does appear to be up-regulated in response to experimental pressure overload and progression o...BackgroundGrowth differentiation factor （GDF）-15, a divergent member of the transforming growth factor beta super-family does appear to be up-regulated in response to experimental pressure overload and progression of heart failure （HF）. HF frequently develops after myocardial infarction （MI）, contributing to worse outcome. The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between GDF-15 levels and markers related to collagen turnover in different stages of HF.MethodsThe study consists of a cohort of 179 patients, including stable angina pectoris patients （AP group,n= 50）, old MI patients without HF （OMI group,n = 56）, old MI patients with HF （OMI-HF group,n= 38） and normal Control group （n = 35）. Both indicators reflecting the synthesis and degradation rates of collagen including precollagen I N-terminal peptide （PINP）, type I collagen carboxy-terminal peptide （ICTP）, precollagen III N-terminal peptide （PIIINP） and GDF-15 were measured using an enzyme-linked inmunosorbent assay.ResultsThe plasma GDF-15 level was higher in OMI-HF group （1373.4 ± 275.4 ng/L） than OMI group （1036.1 ± 248.6 ng/L）, AP group （784.6 ± 222.4 ng/L） and Control group （483.8 ± 186.4 ng/L） （P〈 0.001）. The indi-cators of collagen turnover （ICTP, PINP, PIIINP） all increased in the OMI-HF group compared with Control group （3.03 ± 1.02μg/Lvs. 2.08 ± 0.95μg/L, 22.2 ± 6.6μg/Lvs. 16.7 ± 5.1μg/L and 13.2 ± 7.9μg/Lvs. 6.4 ± 2.1μg/L, respectively;P〈 0.01）. GDF-15 positively cor-related with ICTP and PIIINP （r = 0.302,P〈 0.001 andr= 0.206,P= 0.006, respectively）. GDF-15 positively correlated to the echocardio-graphic diastolic indicators E/Em and left atrial pressure （r= 0.349 and r= 0.358, respectively;P〈 0.01）, and inversely correlated to the systolic indicators left ventricular ejection fraction and the average of peak systolic myocardial velocities （Sm） （r=-0.623 and r=-0.365, respectively;P〈 0.01）.ConclusionPlasma GDF-15 is associated with the indicators of type I and III collagen turnover.展开更多
We present a novel protocol for deterministic secure quantum communication by using the lour-qubit cluster state as quantum channel. It is shown that two legitimate users can directly transmit the secret messages base...We present a novel protocol for deterministic secure quantum communication by using the lour-qubit cluster state as quantum channel. It is shown that two legitimate users can directly transmit the secret messages based on Bellbasis measurements and classical communication. The present protocol makes use of the ideas of block transmission and decoy particle checking technique. It has a high capacity as each cluster state can carry two 5its of information, and has a high intrinsic efficieney 5ecause almost all the instances except the decoy checking particles （its numSer is negligible） are useful. Furthermore, this protocol is feasible with present-day technique.展开更多
The chiral oxiranecarboxylic acids or esters 2a-e were obtained with lipase (CCL) in aqueous-organic system.The ee and the absolute configurations of the products were determined.
Using 1,1-bis(isoquinoline)-1,4-phenyldimethylenyl(BIQPM^(2+))cation as template,a new tetrameric(Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4-)-iodobismuthate-containing hybrid with formula of(BIQPM)_(2)(Bi_(4)I_(16)·H_(2)O(1),has been pre...Using 1,1-bis(isoquinoline)-1,4-phenyldimethylenyl(BIQPM^(2+))cation as template,a new tetrameric(Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4-)-iodobismuthate-containing hybrid with formula of(BIQPM)_(2)(Bi_(4)I_(16)·H_(2)O(1),has been prepared under solvothermal conditions.The centrosymmetric (Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4- ) tetraanion is constructed from four edge-shared slightly distorted BiI6 octahedrons.Due to the presence of larger conjugated system(isoquinoline ring),strongπ···πstacking interactions can be observed.Besides,strong I···I interactions can be monitored and extends the 0-D (Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4- )cluster to a quasi-1-D chain.The smaller energy gap of 2.13 eV is led by these non-covalent interactions.Its infrared emission might be caused by strong charge transfer between anions and cations.Furthermore,the reversible thermochromic behavior with low chromotropic temperature of 80℃can be observed,whose mechanism was discussed.展开更多
Background:Potassium(K)deficiency has become a common field production problem following the widespread adoption of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)worldwide.The purpose of this study...Background:Potassium(K)deficiency has become a common field production problem following the widespread adoption of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)worldwide.The purpose of this study was to clarify whether the introduction of Bt gene directly reduces the K-use efficiency of cotton to induce K deficiency.Results:The cotton variety,Jihe 321(wild type,WT)and its two Bt(Cry1Ac)-transgenic overexpression lines(OE-29317,OE-29312)were studied in field with low soil-test K+(47.8 mg·kg^(−1)).In the field with low soil-test K+,only OE-29317 had less biomass and K+accumulation than the WT at some growth stages.Both Bt lines produced similar or even greater seed cotton yield than WT in the field.When the Bt gene(~70%)in OE-29317 and OE-29312 plants was silenced by virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS),the VIGS-Bt plants did not produce more biomass than VIGSgreen fluorescent protein(control)plants.Conclusions:The introduction of Bt gene did not necessarily hinder the K use efficiency of the cotton lines under this study.展开更多
Palladium-catalyzed coupling of trifluorovinylzinc reagent with substituted aryl halides Y-C_6H_4-X (Y=p-NO_2, p-and m-COOMe, p-COOH, p-CONH_2, p- and m-CN; X=Br, I, Cl) provides a synthetic method for α, β, β-trif...Palladium-catalyzed coupling of trifluorovinylzinc reagent with substituted aryl halides Y-C_6H_4-X (Y=p-NO_2, p-and m-COOMe, p-COOH, p-CONH_2, p- and m-CN; X=Br, I, Cl) provides a synthetic method for α, β, β-trifluorostyrenes(Y-TFS's). A series of previously unavailable Y-TFS's were thus obtained.展开更多
Purpose:Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of heart failure.Inspired by its known antiinflammatory effect,this study aims to investigate the effect of digoxin in a sepsis model and to bring to ligh...Purpose:Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of heart failure.Inspired by its known antiinflammatory effect,this study aims to investigate the effect of digoxin in a sepsis model and to bring to light its effect and underlying mechanism in acute lung injury(ALI).Method:28 wistar albino rats were divided into 4 groups.Sepsis model is performed by the feces intraperitoneal-injection procedure(FIP).Results:TNF-a,CRP,IL-6,IL 1-Beta,lactic acid,and MDA values were significantly decreased in the FIP+digitoxin group compared to the FIP+Saline group.When the same groups were examined,histological improvements such as decrease in alveolar inflammation and decrease in septal thickening in the digitoxin group and thorax CT were found to be significantly higher in the Hounsfield unit digitoxin group compared to the Saline group.Conclusion:Digitoxin has shown biochemical improvement in sepsis with all known mechanisms of action,and healing effects in both computerized tomography and histology in the lung.展开更多
The optically active R-4-phenyl-2-hydroxy butyrates were prepared by esterification of the racemic acid or transesterification of the racemic ester catalyzed by lipase from Candida cyclindra (CCL) in organic media.
Polyfluoroalkylated biphenyl was obtained from reaction of benzene with R_FI/Na_2S_2O_4 using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as PTC followed by dehydrogenation with DDQ in 38-43% yield.
During COVID-19,the repercussions on scholar dynamics,functioning and structure were inevitable,causing an impact on groups that,historically,are minority in relation to the scope of school inclusion policies,such as ...During COVID-19,the repercussions on scholar dynamics,functioning and structure were inevitable,causing an impact on groups that,historically,are minority in relation to the scope of school inclusion policies,such as students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).This scenario is followed by educational phenomena in the face of which School Psychology has collaborated with the advancement of research and knowledge production.This qualitative study,based on Historical-Cultural Psychology and Critical School Psychology,analyzed the role of the school psychologist in monitoring students diagnosed with ASD in the context of regular school during the pandemic.The following procedures were conducted:application of an online questionnaire;and semi-structured interviews with four school psychologists.As a result,three zones of shared meanings were built:the claim for the right to education with support and adaptations;the psychologist as the great savior of inclusion;the non-total inclusion that denounces the structure of injustice by school.The information suggests that professional performance was hampered by different obstacles in the pandemic,such as the difficulty imposed by school,overload of demands,and impasses in the implementation of inclusion historically experienced at school,revealing that the school structure still carries historical consequences of exclusion.These shared meanings have demanded a professional performance with more effort,resistance,and strategies that accept the demands of school inclusion,providing collective mobilization,together with school actors,capable of breaking down barriers,especially those related to capacitist concepts.展开更多
文摘AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of repeated dexamethasone implants with real-life data in eyes with naive retinal vein occlusion(RVO)with macular edema(ME)at a minimum of 60mo follow-up.METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study,the data about best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),central macular thickness(CMT),serous macular detachment(SMD),hard exudate,hyperreflective foci(HRF),cystoid degeneration,pearl necklace sign,epiretinal membrane(ERM),disorganization of retinal inner layers(DRIL),ellipsoid zone and external limiting membrane(EZ-ELM)integrity,intraocular pressure(IOP)and lens condition were recorded.RESULTS:Thirty-eight eyes of 38 patients were included in the study.Thirteen patients presented with central RVO(CRVO)and 25 with branch RVO(BRVO).The mean follow-up time was 69.9±15.8mo,and the mean number of injections was 7.9±4.0.The mean BCVA gain was 25.0±36 letters,and this difference was statistically significant(P=0.021).The BCVA gain was 19.4±20.4 letters in the CRVO group,and 26.5±38.6 letters in the BRVO group(P=0.763).Besides,21(55.2%)of the patients achieved≥15 letters improvement.At the end of the follow-up period,SMD was not observed in any of the patients(P=0.016).Hard exudate,HRF number were decreased;while DRIL,ERM and EZ-ELM defects were increased but not significantly.CONCLUSION:Intravitreal dexamethasone monotherapy is an effective and safe treatment option for the treatment-naive RVO-ME patients in the long-term follow-up.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82104065,32061143045,22276142,22474003)the National Key Research&Development Program(Nos.2019YFE0123100,2022YFE0199800)+2 种基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2208085MB38)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2008085J11)Foundation of Education Department of Anhui Province(No.2022AH010023).
文摘The organic fluorescent probes were widely explored for specific detection of chemical nerve agent simulants.However,the fluorescence quenching,long-time response,and limitation of detection further impeded their practical applications.Herein,the fluorescent nanofiber chitosan-1 was prepared through the modification of chitosan with 1,8-naphthalimide as fluorophore and piperazine as the detection segment.The high specific surface of fluorescent nanofiber chitosan-1 showed ultrasensitive and selective detection of diethyl chlorophosphate(DCP)in solution and vapor.The satisfied linear relationship between the fluorescent intensity and the concentration of DCP ranging from 0μmol/L to 100μmol/L was obtained.The limitation of detection was measured as low as 2.2 nmol/L within 30 s.The sensing mechanism was explored through the photoinduced electron transfer(PET)mechanism which was confirmed by ^(1)H,^(31)P NMR,and mass spectra(MS).The ultrasensitive detection of nanofibers may provide valuable insights for enhancing the sensing performance in visually detecting chemical nerve agents.
基金a project supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TüB?TAK) under grant No.114F166
文摘We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney method to derive the orbital and physical parameters of the system.The resulting stellar parameters are M1=0.58±0.01M⊙,M2=1.42±0.02M⊙,R1=0.88±0.01R⊙,R2=1.31±0.01R⊙,with an orbital separation of a=2.80±0.01R⊙.Based on all available CCD times of minimum light,including both ground-based and T ESS observations,the(O-C)diagram of BI CVn was analyzed.T he orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease at a rate of-2.3239(±0.0001)×10-8 day yr-1,likely due to mass transfer from the more massive to the less massive component.Superimposed on this trend is a cyclic variation with a period of 56.84±0.08 yr,indicative of a light-travel time effect caused by a third body,whose estimated mass is 0.63±0.02M⊙.Using these derived parameters,we modeled the binary’s evolution through non-conservative processes with the Binary Star Evolution code.The evolutionary tracks of the components were examined in multiple parameter planes,leading to an estimated merger timescale of approximately 2.70 Gyr.
文摘BACKGROUND Lung cancer is increasing in incidence worldwide,and targeted therapies are developing at a rapid pace.Furthermore,the KRAS specific gene is strongly associated with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have tested positive for the KRAS G12C mutation and have progressed after at least one systemic treatment are treated with sotorasib.CASE SUMMARY In this study,we report on an advanced NSCLC with a KRAS G12C mutation.The histological diagnosis indicates stage IVB left lung adenocarcinoma with pelvic and bone metastases,identified as cT4N2bM1c.Using circulating tumor DNA analysis,it was possible to determine the mutation abundance of the KRAS gene exon 2,c.34G>Tp.G12C,which was 32.3%.The patient was advised to take sotorasib as part of their treatment.The imaging data were compared before and after treatment.Furthermore,clinical reassessments and regular serial blood testing were conducted.We found that the patient’s clinical symptoms significantly improved after receiving sotorasib medication,and there were no notable side effects,such as liver toxicity,during the treatment.CONCLUSION Sotorasib has shown promising clinical efficacy in patients with the KRAS G12c mutation and has no apparent toxic side effects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2094)CASHIPS Director’s Fund(Nos.YZJJZX202015,YZJJ202304-CX,YZJJ2023QN36)+1 种基金Anhui Province Postdoctoral Researcher Research Project(No.E24F0D27)Central Government Guiding Local Government Science and Technology Development Special Fund Project(No.2022ZB09002).
文摘Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fiber and polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)resin have been widely acknowledged as excellent wave-transparent materials for future high-frequency applications due to their exceptional dielectric properties.However,the weak interfacial bonding between these two materials hampers their full potential.In this study,we successfully addressed this limitation by enhancing the surface roughness of PBO fibers and introducing active sites through the insitu grafting of silica nanowires.The added silica acted as an interfacial anchor on the PBO fiber surface,significantly improving the bonding force between PBO and PTFE.PBO/PTFE wave-transparent laminated composites were fabricated using hot compression molding.The results demonstrate that the PBO(treated with insitu grown silica)/PTFE laminated composites exhibit superior interlaminar shear strength(ILSS),flexural strength,flexural modulus,and tensile modulus compared to the pristine PBO/PTFE laminated composites.Specifically,these properties are found to be 58.6%,32.9%,138.1%,and 25.35%higher,respectively.Additionally,these composites demonstrate low dielectric constant and dielectric loss.Most notably,they achieve a wave transmittance of 91.45%at 10 GHz,indicating significant potential for wide-range applications in next-generation advanced military weapons,such as“lightweight/high-strength/wavetransparent”electromagnetic window materials,as well as civilian communication base stations.
文摘BACKGROUND Heat shock proteins(HSPs)are molecular chaperones that play an important role in cellular protection against stress events and have been reported to be overex-pressed in many cancers.The prognostic significance of HSPs and their regulatory factors,such as heat shock factor 1(HSF1)and CHIP,are poorly understood.AIM To investigate the relationship between HSP expression and prognosis in esophageal and esophagogastric cancer.METHODS A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA recommend-ations(PROSPERO:CRD42022370653),on Embase,PubMed,Cochrane,and LILACS.Cohort,case-control,and cross-sectional studies of patients with eso-phagus or esophagogastric cancer were included.HSP-positive patients were compared with HSP-negative,and the endpoints analyzed were lymph node metastasis,tumor depth,distant metastasis,and overall survival(OS).HSPs were stratified according to the HSP family,and the summary risk difference(RD)was calculated using a random-effect model.RESULTS The final selection comprised 27 studies,including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(21),esophagogastric adenocarcinoma(5),and mixed neoplasms(1).The pooled sample size was 3465 patients.HSP40 and 60 were associated with a higher 3-year OS[HSP40:RD=0.22;95%confidence interval(CI):0.09-0.35;HSP60:RD=0.33;95%CI:0.17-0.50],while HSF1 was associated with a poor 3-year OS(RD=-0.22;95%CI:-0.32 to-0.12).The other HSP families were not associated with long-term survival.HSF1 was associated with a higher probability of lymph node metastasis(RD=-0.16;95%CI:-0.29 to-0.04).HSP40 was associated with a lower probability of lymph node dissemination(RD=0.18;95%CI:0.03-0.33).The expression of other HSP families was not significantly related to tumor depth and lymph node or distant metastasis.CONCLUSION The expression levels of certain families of HSP,such as HSP40 and 60 and HSF1,are associated with long-term survival and lymph node dissemination in patients with esophageal and esophagogastric cancer.
基金This study was supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.52278463,52208505,and 52202422.
文摘Investigations into the aerodynamic properties of vertical sound barriers exposed to high-speed operations employ computational fluid dynamics.The primary focus of this research is to evaluate the influence of train speed and the distance(D)from the track centerline under various operating conditions.The findings elucidate a marked elevation in the aerodynamic effect amplitude on sound barriers as train speeds increase.In single-train passages,the aerodynamic effect amplitude manifests a direct relationship with the square of the train speed.When two trains pass each other,the aerodynamic amplitude intensifies due to an additional aerodynamic increment on the sound barrier.This increment exhibits an approximate quadratic correlation with the retrograde train speed.Notably,the impact of high-speed trains on sound barrier aerodynamics surpasses that of low-speed trains,and this discrepancy amplifies with larger speed differentials between trains.Moreover,the train-induced aerodynamic effect diminishes significantly with greater distance(D),with occurrences of pressure coefficient(CP)exceeding the standard thresholds during dual-train passages.This study culminates in the formulation of universal equations for quantifying the influence of train speed and distance(D)on sound barrier aerodynamic characteristics across various operational scenarios.
基金Research and Development Plan Project in Key Fields of Guangdong Province (2020B0101030005)Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province (2019B1515120027)+1 种基金Scientific Research Innovation Project of Graduate School of South China Normal University (2024KYLX050)Special Funds for the Cultivation of Guangdong College Students’ Scientific and Technological Innovation (“Climbing Program” Special Funds, pdjh2024a109)。
文摘Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon silicon matrix composite with atomically dispersed Co sites(Si/Co-N-C) is obtained via the design of the frame structure loaded with nano-components and the multi-element hybrid strategy. Co atoms are uniformly fixed to the N-C frame and tightly packed with nanoscale silicon particles as an activation and protection building block. The mechanism of the N-C framework of loaded metal Co in the Si alloying process is revealed by electrochemical kinetic analysis and ex situ characterization tests.Impressively, the nitrogen-doped Co site activates the intercalation of the outer carbon matrix to supplement the additional capacity. The Co nanoparticles with high conductivity and support enhance the conductivity and structural stability of the composite, accelerating the Li^(+)/Na^(+) diffusion kinetics. Density functional theory(DFT) calculation confirms that the hetero-structure Si/Co-N-C adjusts the electronic structure to obtain good lithium-ion adsorption energy, reduces the Li^(+)/Na^(+) migration energy barrier.This work provides meaningful guidance for the development of high-performance metal/non-metal modified anode materials.
基金Supported by Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(2008085QC135)Postdoctoral Workstation Project of West Anhui University(WXBSH2020003)+4 种基金Key Program of Natural Science Research Project for Anhui Universities(KJ2021A0954)Forestry Carbon Sequestration Self-funded Science and Technology Project of Anhui Province(LJH[2022]267)Key School-level Nature Research Project of West Anhui University(WXZR202020)Subject of Lu'an Forestry Bureau(0045021093)Provincial Quality Engineering Project of West Anhui University(2022jyxm1765).
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to figure out the distribution of Monochamus alternatus in the stumps of pine wood nematode infected wood in Lu'an City and to provide a theoretical and practical basis for differentiated prevention and control of pine wood nematode disease in the future.[Methods]The factors influencing the number of epidemic small classes and infected plants in all counties and districts of Lu'an City were analyzed by GIS method,and the number of worms and wormholes of M.alternatus inside and outside the stumps of pine wood nematode infected wood in Lu'an City were investigated on the spot.[Results]There were 98,40,54,781,193,268 and 34 epidemic small classes of pine wood nematode disease,and 7241,6099,9532,39161,11079,49876 and 4853 infected plants in Yu'an District,Jin'an District,Yeji District,Shucheng County,Huoshan County,Jinzhai County and Huoqiu County,respectively.Pine wood nematode disease in Lu'an City mostly occurred in Huoshan County,Shucheng County and Jinzhai County,with relatively high altitude,paddy soil,the annual precipitation higher than 2062 mm,and the annual average temperature lower than 16.2℃.The number of diseased plants of pine wood nematode disease was positively correlated with altitude and annual precipitation,and was negatively correlated with annual average temperature.The number of worms and wormholes in pine wood nematode infected wood was very small at different altitudes,stump heights and stump diameters.[Conclusions]The pine wood nematode infected wood can be differentially processed after stump treatment,and stumps can be peeled.The results will provide a theoretical and practical basis for differentiated prevention and control of pine wood nematode disease in the future.
基金All authors have no conflict of interest regarding this paper. This work was supported by Grant National Natural Science Foundation of China （81400262） ＆ Backbone Fund of Peking University Third Hospital.
文摘BackgroundGrowth differentiation factor （GDF）-15, a divergent member of the transforming growth factor beta super-family does appear to be up-regulated in response to experimental pressure overload and progression of heart failure （HF）. HF frequently develops after myocardial infarction （MI）, contributing to worse outcome. The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between GDF-15 levels and markers related to collagen turnover in different stages of HF.MethodsThe study consists of a cohort of 179 patients, including stable angina pectoris patients （AP group,n= 50）, old MI patients without HF （OMI group,n = 56）, old MI patients with HF （OMI-HF group,n= 38） and normal Control group （n = 35）. Both indicators reflecting the synthesis and degradation rates of collagen including precollagen I N-terminal peptide （PINP）, type I collagen carboxy-terminal peptide （ICTP）, precollagen III N-terminal peptide （PIIINP） and GDF-15 were measured using an enzyme-linked inmunosorbent assay.ResultsThe plasma GDF-15 level was higher in OMI-HF group （1373.4 ± 275.4 ng/L） than OMI group （1036.1 ± 248.6 ng/L）, AP group （784.6 ± 222.4 ng/L） and Control group （483.8 ± 186.4 ng/L） （P〈 0.001）. The indi-cators of collagen turnover （ICTP, PINP, PIIINP） all increased in the OMI-HF group compared with Control group （3.03 ± 1.02μg/Lvs. 2.08 ± 0.95μg/L, 22.2 ± 6.6μg/Lvs. 16.7 ± 5.1μg/L and 13.2 ± 7.9μg/Lvs. 6.4 ± 2.1μg/L, respectively;P〈 0.01）. GDF-15 positively cor-related with ICTP and PIIINP （r = 0.302,P〈 0.001 andr= 0.206,P= 0.006, respectively）. GDF-15 positively correlated to the echocardio-graphic diastolic indicators E/Em and left atrial pressure （r= 0.349 and r= 0.358, respectively;P〈 0.01）, and inversely correlated to the systolic indicators left ventricular ejection fraction and the average of peak systolic myocardial velocities （Sm） （r=-0.623 and r=-0.365, respectively;P〈 0.01）.ConclusionPlasma GDF-15 is associated with the indicators of type I and III collagen turnover.
基金supported by the Postgraduate Innovation Research Plan from Anhui University under Grant No.20073039
文摘We present a novel protocol for deterministic secure quantum communication by using the lour-qubit cluster state as quantum channel. It is shown that two legitimate users can directly transmit the secret messages based on Bellbasis measurements and classical communication. The present protocol makes use of the ideas of block transmission and decoy particle checking technique. It has a high capacity as each cluster state can carry two 5its of information, and has a high intrinsic efficieney 5ecause almost all the instances except the decoy checking particles （its numSer is negligible） are useful. Furthermore, this protocol is feasible with present-day technique.
文摘The chiral oxiranecarboxylic acids or esters 2a-e were obtained with lipase (CCL) in aqueous-organic system.The ee and the absolute configurations of the products were determined.
基金financially supported by the Teaching Quality Project of West Anhui Health Vocational College(YJZLGC201713)
文摘Using 1,1-bis(isoquinoline)-1,4-phenyldimethylenyl(BIQPM^(2+))cation as template,a new tetrameric(Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4-)-iodobismuthate-containing hybrid with formula of(BIQPM)_(2)(Bi_(4)I_(16)·H_(2)O(1),has been prepared under solvothermal conditions.The centrosymmetric (Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4- ) tetraanion is constructed from four edge-shared slightly distorted BiI6 octahedrons.Due to the presence of larger conjugated system(isoquinoline ring),strongπ···πstacking interactions can be observed.Besides,strong I···I interactions can be monitored and extends the 0-D (Bi_(4)I_(16))^(4- )cluster to a quasi-1-D chain.The smaller energy gap of 2.13 eV is led by these non-covalent interactions.Its infrared emission might be caused by strong charge transfer between anions and cations.Furthermore,the reversible thermochromic behavior with low chromotropic temperature of 80℃can be observed,whose mechanism was discussed.
文摘Background:Potassium(K)deficiency has become a common field production problem following the widespread adoption of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)worldwide.The purpose of this study was to clarify whether the introduction of Bt gene directly reduces the K-use efficiency of cotton to induce K deficiency.Results:The cotton variety,Jihe 321(wild type,WT)and its two Bt(Cry1Ac)-transgenic overexpression lines(OE-29317,OE-29312)were studied in field with low soil-test K+(47.8 mg·kg^(−1)).In the field with low soil-test K+,only OE-29317 had less biomass and K+accumulation than the WT at some growth stages.Both Bt lines produced similar or even greater seed cotton yield than WT in the field.When the Bt gene(~70%)in OE-29317 and OE-29312 plants was silenced by virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS),the VIGS-Bt plants did not produce more biomass than VIGSgreen fluorescent protein(control)plants.Conclusions:The introduction of Bt gene did not necessarily hinder the K use efficiency of the cotton lines under this study.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Palladium-catalyzed coupling of trifluorovinylzinc reagent with substituted aryl halides Y-C_6H_4-X (Y=p-NO_2, p-and m-COOMe, p-COOH, p-CONH_2, p- and m-CN; X=Br, I, Cl) provides a synthetic method for α, β, β-trifluorostyrenes(Y-TFS's). A series of previously unavailable Y-TFS's were thus obtained.
文摘Purpose:Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of heart failure.Inspired by its known antiinflammatory effect,this study aims to investigate the effect of digoxin in a sepsis model and to bring to light its effect and underlying mechanism in acute lung injury(ALI).Method:28 wistar albino rats were divided into 4 groups.Sepsis model is performed by the feces intraperitoneal-injection procedure(FIP).Results:TNF-a,CRP,IL-6,IL 1-Beta,lactic acid,and MDA values were significantly decreased in the FIP+digitoxin group compared to the FIP+Saline group.When the same groups were examined,histological improvements such as decrease in alveolar inflammation and decrease in septal thickening in the digitoxin group and thorax CT were found to be significantly higher in the Hounsfield unit digitoxin group compared to the Saline group.Conclusion:Digitoxin has shown biochemical improvement in sepsis with all known mechanisms of action,and healing effects in both computerized tomography and histology in the lung.
文摘The optically active R-4-phenyl-2-hydroxy butyrates were prepared by esterification of the racemic acid or transesterification of the racemic ester catalyzed by lipase from Candida cyclindra (CCL) in organic media.
文摘Polyfluoroalkylated biphenyl was obtained from reaction of benzene with R_FI/Na_2S_2O_4 using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as PTC followed by dehydrogenation with DDQ in 38-43% yield.
文摘During COVID-19,the repercussions on scholar dynamics,functioning and structure were inevitable,causing an impact on groups that,historically,are minority in relation to the scope of school inclusion policies,such as students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).This scenario is followed by educational phenomena in the face of which School Psychology has collaborated with the advancement of research and knowledge production.This qualitative study,based on Historical-Cultural Psychology and Critical School Psychology,analyzed the role of the school psychologist in monitoring students diagnosed with ASD in the context of regular school during the pandemic.The following procedures were conducted:application of an online questionnaire;and semi-structured interviews with four school psychologists.As a result,three zones of shared meanings were built:the claim for the right to education with support and adaptations;the psychologist as the great savior of inclusion;the non-total inclusion that denounces the structure of injustice by school.The information suggests that professional performance was hampered by different obstacles in the pandemic,such as the difficulty imposed by school,overload of demands,and impasses in the implementation of inclusion historically experienced at school,revealing that the school structure still carries historical consequences of exclusion.These shared meanings have demanded a professional performance with more effort,resistance,and strategies that accept the demands of school inclusion,providing collective mobilization,together with school actors,capable of breaking down barriers,especially those related to capacitist concepts.
