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2. S-CO2 flow in vertical tubes of large-diameter: Experimental evaluation and numerical exploration for heat transfer deterioration and prevention
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Li, X.L., Yu, X.Y., Liu, P.T., Fan, Y.H., Yang, D.L., and Tang, G.H.
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- 2023
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3. Effects of multiple insufficient charging and discharging on compressed carbon dioxide energy storage
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Yang, D.L., Tang, G.H., Sheng, Q., Li, X.L., Fan, Y.H., He, Y.L., and Luo, K.H.
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- 2023
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4. Disturbance inspired equilibrium optimizer with application to constrained engineering design problems
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Wang, W.Y., Xu, Z.H., Fan, Y.H., Pan, D.D., Lin, P., and Wang, X.T.
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- 2023
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5. A generalized thermal deviation factor to evaluate the comprehensive stress of tubes under non-uniform heating
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Li, X.L., Li, G.X., Tang, G.H., Fan, Y.H., and Yang, D.L.
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- 2023
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6. S–CO2 cooling heat transfer mechanism based on pseudo-condensation and turbulent field analysis
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Fan, Y.H., Tang, G.H., Sheng, Q., Li, X.L., and Yang, D.L.
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- 2023
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7. Integration and conversion of supercritical carbon dioxide coal-fired power cycle and high-efficiency energy storage cycle: Feasibility analysis based on a three-step strategy
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Yang, D.L., Tang, G.H., Luo, K.H., Fan, Y.H., Li, X.L., and Sheng, Q.
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- 2022
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8. The role of delta ferrite in hydrogen embrittlement fracture of 17-4 PH stainless steel
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Fan, Y.H., Zhao, H.L., Weng, K.R., Ma, C., Yang, H.X., Dong, X.L., Guo, C.W., and Li, Y.G.
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- 2022
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9. General and unique issues at multiple scales for supercritical carbon dioxide power system: A review on recent advances
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Fan, Y.H., Tang, G.H., Li, X.L., and Yang, D.L.
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- 2022
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10. Capacity-dependent configurations of S–CO2 coal-fired boiler by overall analysis with a unified model
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Yang, D.L., Tang, G.H., Li, X.L., and Fan, Y.H.
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- 2022
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11. A performance recovery coefficient for thermal-hydraulic evaluation of recuperator in supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle
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Li, X.L., Tang, G.H., Fan, Y.H., and Yang, D.L.
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- 2022
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12. Design of S–CO2 coal-fired power system based on the multiscale analysis platform
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Fan, Y.H., Yang, D.L., Tang, G.H., Sheng, Q., and Li, X.L.
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- 2022
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13. Thermal-hydraulic-structural evaluation of S–CO2 cooling wall tubes: A thermal stress evaluating criterion and optimization
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Li, X.L., Tang, G.H., Yang, D.L., Fan, Y.H., and Xu, J.L.
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- 2021
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14. Integration of S-CO2 Brayton cycle and coal-fired boiler: Thermal-hydraulic analysis and design
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Fan, Y.H., Tang, G.H., Yang, D.L., Li, X.L., and Wang, S.Q.
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- 2020
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15. Arrangement and three-dimensional analysis of cooling wall in 1000 MW S–CO2 coal-fired boiler
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Yang, D.L., Tang, G.H., Fan, Y.H., Li, X.L., and Wang, S.Q.
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- 2020
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16. A nanotwinned austenite stainless steel with high hydrogen embrittlement resistance
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Fan, Y.H., Cui, F., Lu, L., and Zhang, B.
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- 2019
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17. Correlation evaluation on circumferentially average heat transfer for supercritical carbon dioxide in non-uniform heating vertical tubes
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Fan, Y.H., Tang, G.H., Li, X.L., Yang, D.L., and Wang, S.Q.
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- 2019
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18. Numerical investigation on heat transfer of supercritical carbon dioxide in a vertical tube under circumferentially non-uniform heating
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Fan, Y.H. and Tang, G.H.
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- 2018
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19. The role of reversed austenite in hydrogen embrittlement fracture of S41500 martensitic stainless steel
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Fan, Y.H., Zhang, B., Yi, H.L., Hao, G.S., Sun, Y.Y., Wang, J.Q., Han, E.-H., and Ke, W.
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- 2017
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20. Assessment of ketamine uropathy
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Jang, M.Y., Wu, W.J., Ruan, Y.S., Li, S.Y., Wu, J.S., Chung, Y.C., Li, W.J., Li, Y.H., Tang, Y.C., Shen, K.H., Lin, W.Y., Chen, J.S., Lee, M.H., Chen, M.H., Zou, J.L., Jhang, J.S., Syu, J.S., Yang, S.S., Chang, S.J., Lin, A.T.L., Fan, Y.H., Meng, E., Syu, Y.J., Yu, H.J., Guo, Y.C., Ye, J.S., Wang, Y.J., Jhang, J.F., Jiang, Y.H., Kuo, H.C., Yang, Stephen S., Wu, Chun-Hsien, Chen, Judy Yi-Ju, and Chang, Shang-Jen
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- 2015
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21. Cognitive impairment and functional outcome after stroke associated with small vessel disease
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Mok, V.C.T., Wong, A., Lam, W.W.M., Fan, Y.H., Tang, W.K., Kwok, T., Hui, A.C.F., and Wong, K.S.
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Stroke (Disease) -- Research -- Physiological aspects -- Diagnosis ,Health ,Psychology and mental health ,Diagnosis ,Physiological aspects ,Research - Abstract
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2004;75:560-566. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2003.015107 Objectives: Although stroke associated with small vessel disease (SSVD) can induce both motor and cognitive impairment, the latter has received less attention. We [...]
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22. The solubility of phosphorus in GaN
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Wu, X.S., Zhai, Z.Y., Fan, Y.H., Chen, D.J., Shen, B., Zhang, R., Zheng, Y.D., and Jiang, S.S.
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- 2005
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23. Postponed Application of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizers Mitigates the Damage of Late Spring Coldness by Improving Winter Wheat Root Physiology.
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Fang, Hao, Huang, Jinwei, Zhu, Xiatong, Hassan, Muhammad Ahmad, Ren, Jin, Huang, Jingyao, Zheng, Baoqiang, Chen, Xiang, Lin, Feifei, and Li, Jincai
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POTASSIUM fertilizers ,FERTILIZER application ,WINTER wheat ,SPRING ,CELL membranes ,PHOSPHATE fertilizers - Abstract
Late spring coldness (LSC) is the main limiting factor threatening wheat yield and quality stability. Optimal nutrient management is beneficial in mitigating the harms of LSC by improving wheat root physiology. This study proposed a nutrient management strategy that postponed the application of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), effectively strengthening wheat's defense against LSC. This experiment used the winter cultivar "Yannong19" (YN 19) as plant material for two consecutive years (2021–2022 and 2022–2023). Two fertilizer treatments were used: traditional P and K fertilizers application (R1: base fertilizer: jointing fertilizer = 10:0) and postponed P and K fertilizers application (R2: base fertilizer: jointing fertilizer = 5:5); wheat plants at the anther connective formation stage shifted to temperature-controlled phytotrons for normal (T0, 11 °C/4 h) and low temperatures (T1, 4 °C/4 h; T2, −4 °C/4 h) as treatments of LSC. The results showed that under low temperature (LT) treatment, compared with R1, the R2 treatment increased the concentrations of osmotic adjustment substances (soluble sugars and soluble protein contents by 6.2–8.7% and 3.0–8.9%), enhanced activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase activities by 2.2–9.1%, 6.2–9.7% and 4.2–8.4%), balanced the hormone concentrations (increased IAA and GA
3 contents by 2.8–17.5% and 10.4–14.1% and decreased ABA contents by 7.2–14.3%), and reduced the toxicity (malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide content and O2 ·− production rate by 5.7–12.4%, 17.7–22.8% and 19.1–19.1%) of the cellular membranes. Furthermore, the wheat root physiology in R2 significantly improved as the root surface area and dry weight increased by 5.0–6.6% and 4.7–6.6%, and P and K accumulation increased by 7.4–11.3% and 12.2–15.4% compared to R1, respectively. Overall, the postponed application of P and K fertilizers enhanced the physiological function of the root system, maintained root morphology, and promoted the accumulation of wheat nutrients under the stress of LSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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24. Germination Promotes Flavonoid Accumulation of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.): Response Surface Optimization and Investigation of Accumulation Mechanism.
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Zhang, Jing, Yang, Jia, and Yin, Yongqi
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RAGI ,RESPONSE surfaces (Statistics) ,METABOLITES ,ENZYME activation ,SUPEROXIDE dismutase - Abstract
Germination is an effective measure to regulate the accumulation of secondary metabolites in plants. In this study, we optimized the germination conditions of finger millet by response surface methodology. Meanwhile, physiological characteristics and gene expression were measured to investigate the mechanism of flavonoid accumulation in finger millet at the germination stage. The results showed that when germination time was 5.7 d, germination temperature was 31.2 °C, and light duration was 17.5 h, the flavonoid content of millet sprouts was the highest (7.0 μg/sprout). The activities and relative gene expression of key enzymes for flavonoid synthesis (phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, 4-coumarate-coenzyme a ligase, and cinnamate 4-hydroxylase) were significantly higher in finger millet sprouts germinated at 3 and 5 d compared with that in ungerminated seeds (p < 0.05). In addition, germination enhanced the activities of four antioxidant enzymes (catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and ascorbate peroxidase) and up-regulated the gene expression of PAL and APX. Germination increased malondialdehyde content in sprouts, which resulted in cell damage. Subsequently, the antioxidant capacity of the sprouts was enhanced through the activation of antioxidant enzymes and the up-regulation of their gene expression, as well as the synthesis of active substances, including flavonoids, total phenolics, and anthocyanins. This process served to alleviate germination-induced cellular injury. These findings provide a research basis for the regulation of finger millet germination and the enhancement of its nutritional and functional properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. Pathogenesis of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: Role of the Glymphatic System Dysfunction.
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Lee, Dong-Hun, Lee, Eun Chae, Park, Sang-Won, Lee, Ji Young, Lee, Man Ryul, and Oh, Jae Sang
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CEREBRAL small vessel diseases ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,EXTRACELLULAR fluid ,CENTRAL nervous system ,ISCHEMIC stroke - Abstract
Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a group of pathologies that affect the cerebral blood vessels. CSVD accounts for 25% of strokes and contributes to 45% of dementia. However, the pathogenesis of CSVD remains unclear, involving a variety of complex mechanisms. CSVD may result from dysfunction in the glymphatic system (GS). The GS contains aquaporin-4 (AQP-4), which is in the perivascular space, at the endfeet of the astrocyte. The GS contributes to the removal of waste products from the central nervous system, occupying perivascular spaces and regulating the exchange and movement of cerebrospinal fluid and interstitial fluid. The GS involves astrocytes and aquaporin channels, which are components of the blood–brain barrier, and problems with them may constitute the pathogenesis of CSVD. Vascular risk factors, including diabetes, dilate the perivascular space, disrupting the glymphatic system and the active regulation of AQP-4. CSVD exacerbation due to disorders of the GS is associated with multiple vasculopathies. Dysfunction of the glymphatic system and AQP-4 interferes with the functioning of the blood–brain barrier, which exacerbates CSVD. In a long-term follow-up of CSVD patients with microbleeds, lacunar infarcts, and white matter hyperintensity, several vascular risk factors, including hypertension, increased the risk of ischemic stroke. Dysfunction of the GS may be the cause of CSVD; however, the underlying treatment needs to be studied further. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. Multidisciplinary Approach in Atrial Fibrillation: As Good as Gold.
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Lucà, Fabiana, Abrignani, Maurizio Giuseppe, Oliva, Fabrizio, Canale, Maria Laura, Parrini, Iris, Murrone, Adriano, Rao, Carmelo Massimiliano, Nesti, Martina, Cornara, Stefano, Di Matteo, Irene, Barisone, Michela, Giubilato, Simona, Ceravolo, Roberto, Pignalberi, Carlo, Geraci, Giovanna, Riccio, Carmine, Gelsomino, Sandro, Colivicchi, Furio, Grimaldi, Massimo, and Gulizia, Michele Massimo
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ATRIAL fibrillation ,MEDICAL personnel ,DISEASE progression ,PATIENT care ,CARDIOLOGISTS - Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common sustained arrhythmia necessitating dual focus: acute complication management and sustained longitudinal oversight to modulate disease progression and ensure comprehensive patient care over time. AF is a multifaceted disorder; due to such a great number of potential exacerbating conditions, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) should manage AF patients by cooperating with a cardiologist. Effective management of AF patients necessitates the implementation of a well-coordinated and tailored care pathway aimed at delivering optimized treatment through collaboration among various healthcare professionals. Management of AF should be carefully evaluated and mutually agreed upon in consultation with healthcare providers. It is crucial to recognize that treatment may evolve due to the emergence of new risk factors, symptoms, disease progression, and advancements in treatment modalities. In the context of multidisciplinary AF teams, a coordinated approach involves assembling a diverse team tailored to meet individual patients' unique needs based on local services' availability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. The Untapped Biomarker Potential of MicroRNAs for Health Risk–Benefit Analysis of Vaping vs. Smoking.
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Besaratinia, Ahmad and Tommasi, Stella
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ELECTRONIC cigarettes ,GENE expression ,TOBACCO products ,CYTOLOGY ,SMOKING - Abstract
Despite the popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) among adolescent never-smokers and adult smokers seeking a less pernicious substitute for tobacco cigarettes, the long-term health impact of vaping is largely unknown. Like cigarette smoke, e-cig vapor contains harmful and potentially harmful compounds, although in fewer numbers and at substantially lower concentrations. Many of the same constituents of e-cig vapor and cigarette smoke induce epigenetic changes that can lead to the dysregulation of disease-related genes. MicroRNAs (MiRNAs) are key regulators of gene expression in health and disease states. Extensive research has shown that miRNAs play a prominent role in the regulation of genes involved in the pathogenesis of smoking-related diseases. However, the use of miRNAs for investigating the disease-causing potential of vaping has not been fully explored. This review article provides an overview of e-cigs as a highly consequential electronic nicotine delivery system, describes trends in e-cig use among adolescents and adults, and discusses the ongoing debate on the public health impact of vaping. Highlighting the significance of miRNAs in cell biology and disease, it summarizes the published and ongoing research on miRNAs in relation to gene regulation and disease pathogenesis in e-cig users and in vitro experimental settings. It identifies gaps in knowledge and priorities for future research while underscoring the need for empirical evidence that can inform the regulation of tobacco products to protect youth and promote public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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28. Pain from Internal Organs and Headache: The Challenge of Comorbidity.
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Affaitati, Giannapia, Costantini, Raffaele, Fiordaliso, Michele, Giamberardino, Maria Adele, and Tana, Claudio
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VISCERAL pain ,INTERSTITIAL cystitis ,PELVIC pain ,MIGRAINE ,IRRITABLE colon ,PRIMARY headache disorders - Abstract
Headache and visceral pain are common clinical painful conditions, which often co-exist in the same patients. Numbers relative to their co-occurrence suggest possible common pathophysiological mechanisms. The aim of the present narrative review is to describe the most frequent headache and visceral pain associations and to discuss the possible underlying mechanisms of the associations and their diagnostic and therapeutic implications based on the most recent evidence from the international literature. The conditions addressed are as follows: visceral pain from the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urogenital areas and primary headache conditions such as migraine and tension-type headache. The most frequent comorbidities involve the following: cardiac ischemic pain and migraine (possible shared mechanism of endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and genetic and hormonal factors), functional gastrointestinal disorders, particularly IBS and both migraine and tension-type headache, primary or secondary dysmenorrhea and migraine, and painful bladder syndrome and headache (possible shared mechanisms of peripheral and central sensitization processes). The data also show that the various visceral pain–headache associations are characterized by more than a simple sum of symptoms from each condition but often involve complex interactions with the frequent enhancement of symptoms from both, which is crucial for diagnostic and treatment purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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29. Recent Developments in Supercritical CO 2 -Based Sustainable Power Generation Technologies.
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Tamilarasan, Saravana Kumar, Jose, Jobel, Boopalan, Vignesh, Chen, Fei, Arumugam, Senthil Kumar, Ramachandran, Jishnu Chandran, Parthasarathy, Rajesh Kanna, Taler, Dawid, Sobota, Tomasz, and Taler, Jan
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GREENHOUSE gases ,HEAT exchangers ,RANKINE cycle ,GLOBAL warming ,CARBON dioxide - Abstract
Global warming and environmental pollution from greenhouse gas emissions are hitting an all-time high consistently year after year. In 2022, energy-related emissions accounted for 87% of the overall global emissions. The fossil fuel-based conventional power systems also need timely upgrades to improve their cycle efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Supercritical CO
2 systems and cycles are gaining attention because of their higher efficiencies and their compatibility with varied energy sources. The present work is a detailed overview of the recent developments in supercritical CO2 -based power generation technologies. The supercritical CO2 -based Brayton and Rankine power cycles and their improvisations in industrial applications are also discussed in detail. The advances in heat exchanger technology for supercritical CO2 systems are another focus of the study. The energy, exergy, and economical (3E) analysis is carried out on various supercritical CO2 power cycles reported in the literature and the data are concisely and intuitively presented. The review concludes by listing the identified directions for future technology development and areas of immediate research interest. A roadmap is proposed for easing the commercialization of supercritical CO2 technologies to immediately address the growing challenges and concerns arising from energy-related emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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30. Comprehensive Evaluation of 65 Leafy Mustard Cultivars for Chilling Tolerance to Low Temperature Stress at the Seedling Stage.
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Wang, Tao, Zhang, Shuangzhao, Huang, Yuyan, Ma, Huifei, Liao, Shuilan, Xue, Zhuzheng, and Chen, Yongkuai
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CHLOROPHYLL spectra ,PRINCIPAL components analysis ,TEMPERATURE control ,FLUORIMETRY ,MEMBERSHIP functions (Fuzzy logic) - Abstract
Mustard is an important cash crop of the genus Brassica in the family Cruciferae. Low temperature is an important environmental factor limiting the growth of mustard. In this study, 65 leafy mustard cultivars were used as experimental materials, 25 °C was set as the control temperature, and 5 °C was set as chilling stress temperature to investigated the physiological response of chlorophyll (Chl) content, soluble sugar (SS) content, proline (Pro) content, antioxidant enzyme activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and chlorophyll fluorescence to chilling injury. The chilling tolerance coefficients of each individual index were measured and correlation analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), the membership function method, and cluster analysis were applied to evaluate chilling tolerance. In a comprehensive analysis, the most chilling-tolerant cultivar was SJTKJ, the least chilling-tolerant cultivar was DX. Stepwise regression was used to establish a mathematical model for evaluating the chilling tolerance of mustard, and four chilling tolerance identification indices, including Fv/Fm, ΦPSII, POD activity, and Rfd were screened. This study provides a reference for the evaluation of the chilling tolerance of mustard and the breeding of new chilling-tolerant cultivars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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31. Precision Targeting Strategies in Pancreatic Cancer: The Role of Tumor Microenvironment.
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Vitorakis, Nikolaos, Gargalionis, Antonios N., Papavassiliou, Kostas A., Adamopoulos, Christos, and Papavassiliou, Athanasios G.
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ADENOCARCINOMA ,CANCER ,MACROPHAGES ,CELL physiology ,IMMUNOTHERAPY ,NEUTROPHILS ,DRUG delivery systems ,IMMUNE system ,MYELOID-derived suppressor cells ,PANCREATIC tumors ,CANCER chemotherapy ,FIBROBLASTS ,DUCTAL carcinoma ,ACCURACY ,GENETIC mutation ,INDIVIDUALIZED medicine ,DRUG resistance ,REGULATORY T cells - Abstract
Simple Summary: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal forms of malignancies; therefore, new treatment strategies are required to increase the patients' survival. It has been established that different cell types that surround pancreatic cancer cells, thus forming the tumor microenvironment, are responsible for tumorigenicity and inefficacy of treatments, including immunotherapy. In the present review, we aim to summarize current knowledge regarding the molecular mechanisms underpinning the interaction of cancer cells with cells of their microenvironment and discuss associated strategies to improve treatment results. Pancreatic cancer demonstrates an ever-increasing incidence over the last years and represents one of the top causes of cancer-associated mortality. Cells of the tumor microenvironment (TME) interact with cancer cells in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumors to preserve cancer cells' metabolism, inhibit drug delivery, enhance immune suppression mechanisms and finally develop resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. New strategies target TME genetic alterations and specific pathways in cell populations of the TME. Complex molecular interactions develop between PDAC cells and TME cell populations including cancer-associated fibroblasts, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, pancreatic stellate cells, tumor-associated macrophages, tumor-associated neutrophils, and regulatory T cells. In the present review, we aim to fully explore the molecular landscape of the pancreatic cancer TME cell populations and discuss current TME targeting strategies to provide thoughts for further research and preclinical testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Antioxidant Potential of Exosomes in Animal Nutrition.
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Jin, Hengyu, Liu, Jianxin, and Wang, Diming
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BIOLOGICAL systems ,OXIDATION-reduction reaction ,EFFECT of stress on animals ,EXOSOMES ,DISEASE management - Abstract
This review delves into the advantages of exosomes as novel antioxidants in animal nutrition and their potential for regulating oxidative stress. Although traditional nutritional approaches promote oxidative stress defense systems in mammalian animals, several issues remain to be solved, such as low bioavailability, targeted tissue efficiency, and high-dose by-effect. As an important candidate offering regulation opportunities concerned with cellular communication, disease prevention, and physiology regulation in multiple biological systems, the potential of exosomes in mediating redox status in biological systems has not been well described. A previously reported relationship between redox system regulation and circulating exosomes suggested exosomes as a fundamental candidate for both a regulator and biomarker for a redox system. Herein, we review the effects of oxidative stress on exosomes in animals and the potential application of exosomes as antioxidants in animal nutrition. Then, we highlight the advantages of exosomes as redox regulators due to their higher bioavailability and physiological heterogeneity-targeted properties, providing a theoretical foundation and feed industry application. Therefore, exosomes have shown great potential as novel antioxidants in the field of animal nutrition. They can overcome the limitations of traditional antioxidants in terms of dosage and side effects, which will provide unprecedented opportunities in nutritional management and disease prevention, and may become a major breakthrough in the field of animal nutrition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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33. Exploring the Utility of Long Non-Coding RNAs for Assessing the Health Consequences of Vaping.
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Besaratinia, Ahmad, Blumenfeld, Hannah, and Tommasi, Stella
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LINCRNA ,ELECTRONIC cigarettes ,TOBACCO products ,CYTOLOGY ,NON-coding RNA ,TOBACCO smoke - Abstract
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) use, otherwise known as "vaping", is widespread among adolescent never-smokers and adult smokers seeking a less-harmful alternative to combustible tobacco products. To date, however, the long-term health consequences of vaping are largely unknown. Many toxicants and carcinogens present in e-cig vapor and tobacco smoke exert their biological effects through epigenetic changes that can cause dysregulation of disease-related genes. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as prime regulators of gene expression in health and disease states. A large body of research has shown that lncRNAs regulate genes involved in the pathogenesis of smoking-associated diseases; however, the utility of lncRNAs for assessing the disease-causing potential of vaping remains to be fully determined. A limited but growing number of studies has shown that lncRNAs mediate dysregulation of disease-related genes in cells and tissues of vapers as well as cells treated in vitro with e-cig aerosol extract. This review article provides an overview of the evolution of e-cig technology, trends in use, and controversies on the safety, efficacy, and health risks or potential benefits of vaping relative to smoking. While highlighting the importance of lncRNAs in cell biology and disease, it summarizes the current and ongoing research on the modulatory effects of lncRNAs on gene regulation and disease pathogenesis in e-cig users and in vitro experimental settings. The gaps in knowledge are identified, priorities for future research are highlighted, and the importance of empirical data for tobacco products regulation and public health is underscored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Epigenetic Landscapes of Pain: DNA Methylation Dynamics in Chronic Pain.
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Xiong, Huan-Yu, Wyns, Arne, Campenhout, Jente Van, Hendrix, Jolien, De Bruyne, Elke, Godderis, Lode, Schabrun, Siobhan, Nijs, Jo, and Polli, Andrea
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DNA methylation ,DNA demethylation ,CHRONIC pain ,PAIN perception ,NOCICEPTIVE pain - Abstract
Chronic pain is a prevalent condition with a multifaceted pathogenesis, where epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation, might play an important role. This review delves into the intricate mechanisms by which DNA methylation and demethylation regulate genes associated with nociception and pain perception in nociceptive pathways. We explore the dynamic nature of these epigenetic processes, mediated by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and ten-eleven translocation (TET) enzymes, which modulate the expression of pro- and anti-nociceptive genes. Aberrant DNA methylation profiles have been observed in patients with various chronic pain syndromes, correlating with hypersensitivity to painful stimuli, neuronal hyperexcitability, and inflammatory responses. Genome-wide analyses shed light on differentially methylated regions and genes that could serve as potential biomarkers for chronic pain in the epigenetic landscape. The transition from acute to chronic pain is marked by rapid DNA methylation reprogramming, suggesting its potential role in pain chronicity. This review highlights the importance of understanding the temporal dynamics of DNA methylation during this transition to develop targeted therapeutic interventions. Reversing pathological DNA methylation patterns through epigenetic therapies emerges as a promising strategy for pain management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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35. Separation and Classification of Partial Discharge Sources in Substations.
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Melo, João Victor Jales, Lira, George Rossany Soares, Costa, Edson Guedes, Vilar, Pablo Bezerra, Andrade, Filipe Lucena Medeiros, Marotti, Ana Cristina Freitas, Costa, Andre Irani, Leite Neto, Antonio Francisco, and Santos Júnior, Almir Carlos dos
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PARTIAL discharges ,CURRENT transformers (Instrument transformer) ,FEATURE extraction ,RADIO interference ,TESTING laboratories - Abstract
This work proposes a methodology for noise removal, separation, and classification of partial discharges in electrical system assets. Partial discharge analysis is an essential method for fault detection and evaluation of the operational conditions of high-voltage equipment. However, it faces several limitations in field measurements due to interference from radio signals, television transmissions, WiFi, corona signals, and multiple sources of partial discharges. To address these challenges, we propose the development of a clustering model to identify partial discharge sources and a classification model to identify the types of discharges. New features extracted from pulses are introduced to model the clustering and classification of discharge sources. The methodology is tested in the laboratory with controlled partial discharge sources, and field tests are conducted in substations to assess its practical applicability. The results of laboratory tests achieved an accuracy of 85% in classifying discharge sources. Field tests were performed in a substation of the Eletrobras group, allowing the identification of at least three potentially defective current transformers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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36. Genome-Wide Isolation of VIN Gene Family and Functional Identification of HpVIN4 in Red Pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus).
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Zheng, Qian-Ming, Wang, Hong-Lin, Yan, Shuang, and Xie, Pu
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GENE families ,SUCROSE ,FRUIT ripening ,FRUIT development ,SACCHAROMYCES cerevisiae ,GERMPLASM ,GENE expression - Abstract
Soluble sugars, including glucose, fructose and sucrose, are the most important determinants that affect the flavor and quality of red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) fruit. Vacuolar invertase (VIN), which catalyzes sucrose hydrolysis into glucose and fructose, is a key type of enzyme responsible for soluble sugar metabolism in plant growth and development. Herein, we conducted genome-wide identification, gene expression analysis, subcellular localization and an enzymatic properties assay for the VIN-encoding genes from red pitaya. During red pitaya fruit development towards ripening, the enzymatic activities of VIN showed an up-regulated trend towards ripening. In total, four isoforms (HpVIN1–4) of the VIN-encoding gene were identified from the pitaya genome. Sequence alignment results revealed that the HpVIN1, HpVIN3 and HpVIN4 proteins contained essential motifs for targeting the vacuole and conserved motifs or residues responsible for sucrose binding and hydrolysis. Gene expression pattern analyses revealed that the level of HpVIN4 was obviously increasing during fruit development and acted as the most abundant VIN isoform towards ripening. Subcellular localization detection via transient expression in Arabidopsis thaliana mesophyll protoplasts revealed that the HpVIN4 protein was localized in the vacuole. Growth complementation tests of heterologous expression in the invertase-deficient baker's yeast strain suggested that the HpVIN4 protein had a sucrose hydrolysis activity and could restore the yeast growth in vivo. The identification of enzymatic properties in vitro demonstrated that the HpVIN4 protein could degrade sucrose into glucose and fructose with an optimum pH of 4.0. Specifically, the HpVIN4 protein had an estimated Km value of 5.15 ± 1.03 mmol·L
−1 for sucrose hydrolysis. Ultimately, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential roles of VINs during fruit development and towards ripening and provides functional gene resources for regulating soluble sugar accumulation in red pitaya fruit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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37. Efficacy of Urethral Sphincter Botulinum Toxin A Injection in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury with Dysuria: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Yu, Wan-Ru, Tian, Jing-Hui, and Kuo, Hann-Chorng
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RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,BOTULINUM toxin ,SPINAL injections ,BOTULINUM A toxins ,URINARY organs - Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, causing dysuria and affecting patients' well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a urethral sphincter botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection in patients with SCI and dysuria. This was a retrospective study including 118 patients with SCI who underwent a urethral BoNT-A injection following a standardized protocol for refractory voiding dysfunction. The protocol involved injecting BoNT-A into the urethral sphincter under cystoscopic guidance. Patient demographics, bladder condition parameters, and treatment outcomes were analyzed. Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were performed to identify predictors of treatment success. Of the 118 patients, 71 (60.1%) showed satisfactory treatment outcomes after the injection. Post-injection status, bladder management, and injection frequency varied significantly among patients with satisfactory and unsatisfactory treatment outcomes. Age, bladder compliance, intravesical pressure, and bladder contractility were indicators of satisfactory outcomes. The first sensation of bladder filling of ≤263 mL, intravesical pressure of ≤28, and bladder contractility index of ≥14 were highly correlated with satisfactory outcomes. A urethral sphincter BoNT-A injection shows promise in managing dysuria in patients with SCI. Understanding bladder condition parameters and patient demographics helps optimize patient selection for this intervention. Further studies are needed to validate these findings and refine treatment protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Impacts of Interleukin-10 Promoter Genotypes on Prostate Cancer.
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Chin, Yu-Ting, Tsai, Chung-Lin, Ma, Hung-Huan, Cheng, Da-Chuan, Tsai, Chia-Wen, Wang, Yun-Chi, Shih, Hou-Yu, Chang, Shu-Yu, Gu, Jian, Chang, Wen-Shin, and Bau, Da-Tian
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SINGLE nucleotide polymorphisms ,INTERLEUKIN-10 ,PROSTATE cancer ,ODDS ratio ,GENOTYPES - Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a multifactorial disease influenced by genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Genetic polymorphisms in the interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene have been implicated in PCa susceptibility, development, and progression. This study aims to assess the contributions of three IL-10 promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), A-1082G (rs1800896), T-819C (rs3021097), and A-592C (rs1800872), to the risk of PCa in Taiwan. The three IL-10 genotypes were determined using PCR-RFLP methodology and were evaluated for their contributions to PCa risk among 218 PCa patients and 436 non-PCa controls. None of the three IL-10 SNPs were significantly associated with the risks of PCa (p all > 0.05) in the overall analyses. However, the GG at rs1800896 combined with smoking behavior was found to significantly increase the risk of PCa by 3.90-fold (95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.28–11.89, p = 0.0231). In addition, the rs1800896 AG and GGs were found to be correlated with the late stages of PCa (odds ratio [OR] = 1.90 and 6.42, 95% CI = 1.05–3.45 and 2.30–17.89, p = 0.0452 and 0.0003, respectively). The IL-10 promoter SNP, A-1082G (rs1800896), might be a risk factor for PCa development among smokers and those at late stages of the disease. These findings should be validated in larger and more diverse populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Spatial Localization of Transformer Inspection Robot Based on Adaptive Denoising and SCOT-β Generalized Cross-Correlation.
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Ji, Hongxin, Zheng, Chao, Tang, Zijian, Liu, Xinghua, and Liu, Liqing
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HILBERT-Huang transform ,TRANSFORMER models ,TIME delay estimation ,ULTRASONIC arrays ,MAXIMUM likelihood statistics - Abstract
In the detection process of the internal defects of large oil-immersed transformers, due to the huge size of large transformers and metal-enclosed structures, the positional localization of miniature inspection robots inside the transformer faces great difficulties. To address this problem, this paper proposes a three-dimensional positional localization method based on adaptive denoising and the SCOT weighting function with the addition of the exponent β (SCOT-β) generalized cross-correlation for L-type ultrasonic arrays of transformer internal inspection robots. Aiming at the strong noise interference in the field, the original signal is decomposed by an improved Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) method, and the optimal center frequency and bandwidth of each mode are adaptively searched. By extracting the modes in the frequency band of the positional localization signal, suppressing the modes in the noise frequency band, and reconstructing the Intrinsic Mode Function (IMF) of the independently selected superior modal components, a signal with a high signal-to-noise ratio is obtained. In addition, for the traditional mutual correlation algorithm with a large delay estimation error at a low signal-to-noise ratio, this paper adopts an improved generalized joint weighting function, SCOT-β, which improves the anti-jamming ability of the generalized mutual correlation method at a low signal-to-noise ratio by adding an exponential function to the denominator term of the SCOT weighting function's generalized cross-correlation. Finally, the accurate positional localization of the transformer internal inspection robot is realized based on the quadratic L-array and search-based maximum likelihood estimation method. Simulation and experimental results show the following: the improved EMD denoising method better improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the positional localization signal with a lower distortion rate; in the transformer test tank, which is 120 cm in length, 100 cm in width, and 100 cm in height, based on the positional localization method in this paper, the average relative positional localization error of the transformer internal inspection robot in three-dimensional space is 2.27%, and the maximum positional localization error is less than 2 cm, which meets the requirements of engineering positional localization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. The Role of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor M 3 in Cardiovascular Diseases.
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Liu, Xinxing, Yu, Yi, Zhang, Haiying, Zhang, Min, and Liu, Yan
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MUSCARINIC acetylcholine receptors ,CHOLINERGIC receptors ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases ,CARDIAC hypertrophy ,REPERFUSION injury ,HEART failure - Abstract
The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M
3 (M3 -mAChR) is involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Owing to specific cardioprotective effects, M3 -mAChR is an ideal diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Growing evidence has linked M3 -mAChR to the development of multiple CVDs, in which it plays a role in cardiac protection such as anti-arrhythmia, anti-hypertrophy, and anti-fibrosis. This review summarizes M3 -mAChR's expression patterns, functions, and underlying mechanisms of action in CVDs, especially in ischemia/reperfusion injury, cardiac hypertrophy, and heart failure, opening up a new research direction for the treatment of CVDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. Thermodynamic and Exergoeconomic Analysis of a Novel Compressed Carbon Dioxide Phase-Change Energy Storage System.
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Liu, Shizhen, Wang, Ding, Zhang, Di, and Xie, Yonghui
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TURBINE efficiency ,SALINE waters ,PRODUCT costing ,HEAT exchangers ,ENERGY consumption ,EXERGY - Abstract
As an advanced energy storage technology, the compressed CO
2 energy storage system (CCES) has been widely studied for its advantages of high efficiency and low investment cost. However, the current literature has been mainly focused on the TC-CCES and SC-CCES, which operate in high-pressure conditions, increasing investment costs and bringing operation risks. Meanwhile, some studies based on the phase-change CO2 energy storage system also have had the disadvantages of low efficiency and the extra necessity of heat or cooling sources. To overcome the above problems, this paper proposes an innovative compressed CO2 phase-change energy storage system. During the energy charge process, molten salt and water are used to store heat with a smaller temperature difference in heat exchangers, and high-pressure CO2 is reserved in liquid form. During the energy discharge process, throttle expansion is applied to realize the evaporation at room temperature, and CO2 absorbs the reserved heat to improve the power capacity in the turbine and the system energy storage efficiency. The thermodynamic and exergoeconomic studies are performed firstly by using MATLAB. Then, the parametric study based on energy storage efficiency, system unit product cost, and exergy destruction is analyzed. The results show that energy storage efficiency can be improved by lifting liquid CO2 pressure as well as compressor and turbine isentropic efficiencies, and CO2 evaporation pressure has the optimal pressure point. The system unit product cost can be reduced by decreasing liquid CO2 pressure and compressor isentropic efficiency, while CO2 evaporation pressure and turbine isentropic efficiency both have optimal points. Finally, the optimization of two performances is performed by NSGA-II, and they can reach 75.30% and 41.17 $/GJ, respectively. Moreover, the optimal energy storage efficiency is obviously higher than that of other energy storage technologies, indicating the great advantage of the proposed system. This study provides an innovative research method for a new type of large-scale energy storage system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. Theoretical Transmission Model of Helical Loop Antenna in Cased Wells and Channel Characteristics Analysis.
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Li, Zhiqiang and Lin, Junyan
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LOOP antennas ,SPIRAL antennas ,DRILL stem ,DRILLING fluids ,DRILLING muds - Abstract
In the environment of oil and gas wells, the shielding effect of metal casing increases the difficulty of applying wireless electromagnetic wave transmission technology in such wells. This paper constructs a theoretical model of downhole electromagnetic helical loop transmission based on the finite element method. The magnetic loop is equated with the helical loop antenna in the model. By means of simulation calculations, this study deeply investigates the impact of various factors, such as working frequency within the cased well, drilling fluid resistivity, formation resistivity, drill string dimensions, and electrical conductivity, on the attenuation pattern of the helical loop antenna. The results show that low-frequency signals experience relatively less attenuation underground, while high-frequency signals demonstrate better transmission effects over shorter distances. Moreover, drilling fluids with low resistivity are more suitable for short-distance transmission, whereas high resistivity can effectively reduce signal attenuation and improve transmission distance. The variation in formation resistivity has a relatively small impact on signal transmission and can be considered negligible. In terms of drill string characteristics, as the electrical conductivity of the drill collars increases, signal attenuation gradually decreases, and the amplitude of the received signal is enhanced. With the inner and outer diameters of the drill collars remaining the same, a finer inner diameter of the casing aids electromagnetic wave short-distance transmission, whereas a thicker casing can reduce electromagnetic wave attenuation. Theoretical and practical results are in good agreement through field trial comparative analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Acoustic Sensors for Monitoring and Localizing Partial Discharge Signals in Oil-Immersed Transformers under Array Configuration.
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Wang, Yang, Zhao, Dong, Jia, Yonggang, Wang, Shaocong, Du, Yan, Li, Huaqiang, and Zhang, Bo
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PARTIAL discharges ,SENSOR arrays ,FAULT diagnosis ,DETECTORS ,TWO-dimensional models ,ARCHITECTURAL acoustics - Abstract
Partial discharge (PD) is one of the major causes of insulation accidents in oil-immersed transformers, generating a large number of signals that represent the health status of the transformer. In particular, acoustic signals can be detected by sensors to locate the source of the partial discharge. However, the array, type, and quantity of sensors play a crucial role in the research on the localization of partial discharge sources within transformers. Hence, this paper proposes a novel sensor array for the specific localization of PD sources using COMSOL Multiphysics software 6.1 to establish a three-dimensional model of the oil-immersed transformer and the different defect types of two-dimensional models. "Electric-force-acoustic" multiphysics field simulations were conducted to model ultrasonic signals of different types of PD by setting up detection points to collect acoustic signals at different types and temperatures instead of physical sensors. Subsequently, simulated waveforms and acoustic spatial distribution maps were acquired in the software. These simulation results were then combined with the time difference of arrival (TDOA) algorithm to solve a system of equations, ultimately yielding the position of the discharge source. Calculated positions were compared with the actual positions using an error iterative algorithm method, with an average spatial error about 1.3 cm, which falls within an acceptable range for fault diagnosis in transformers, validating the accuracy of the proposed method. Therefore, the presented sensor array and computational localization method offer a reliable theoretical basis for fault diagnosis techniques in transformers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Existence and Multiplicity of Nontrivial Solutions for Semilinear Elliptic Equations Involving Hardy–Sobolev Critical Exponents.
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Fan, Yonghong, Sun, Wenheng, and Wang, Linlin
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SEMILINEAR elliptic equations ,QUANTUM field theory ,STATISTICAL mechanics ,CRITICAL exponents ,GRAVIMETERS (Geophysical instruments) - Abstract
A class of semi-linear elliptic equations with the critical Hardy–Sobolev exponent has been considered. This model is widely used in hydrodynamics and glaciology, gas combustion in thermodynamics, quantum field theory, and statistical mechanics, as well as in gravity balance problems in galaxies. The P S c sequence of energy functional was investigated, and then the mountain pass lemma was used to prove the existence of at least one nontrivial solution. Also a multiplicity result was obtained. Some known results were generalized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Green learning orientation and corporate environmental performance: the mediation role of green knowledge acquisition-management and the moderating role of CEO-gender.
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Rehman, Ramiz Ur, Ahmad, Muhammad Ishfaq, Belas, Jaroslav, Battisti, Enrico, and Santoro, Gabriele
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ORGANIZATIONAL performance ,ENVIRONMENTAL literacy ,CORPORATE sustainability ,INDUSTRIAL management ,STRUCTURAL equation modeling ,CHIEF executive officers ,KNOWLEDGE management - Abstract
Purpose: The study aims to examine the role of green learning orientation, green knowledge acquisition and green knowledge management in fostering corporate environmental performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. In addition, this research assesses the moderating role of chief executive officer (CEO) gender between green knowledge management and corporate environmental performance. Finally, this study examines the sequential mediating role of green knowledge acquisition and green knowledge management. Design/methodology/approach: The study collected the data of 300 SMEs' CEOs taken from five different provinces in China. The study used a partial least squares regression-based structural equation modelling technique. Findings: The findings revealed that green learning orientation plays an important role in increasing SMEs' corporate environmental performance. The results showed that green knowledge acquisition and green knowledge management serially and completely mediate the relationship between green learning orientation and corporate environmental performance. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study addressing the sequence of knowledge orientation, acquisition, management and results in terms of corporate environmental performance. Meanwhile, this study is the first to examine the indirect role of CEO gender on the relationship between green knowledge management and corporate environmental performance. As decisions are taken by the top management and CEO, especially in the case of SMEs, the role of top management and how well top management uses the knowledge acquired by the organization matters significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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46. Sinuous Is a Claudin Required for Locust Molt in Locusta migratoria.
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Zhang, Yichao, Li, Hongjing, Lan, Qiuyan, Liu, Xiaoman, Wu, Haihua, Zhang, Jianzhen, Zhao, Xiaoming, and Wang, Yanli
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MIGRATORY locust ,CYTOSKELETAL proteins ,EPITHELIAL cells ,ELECTRON microscopy ,CLAUDINS ,MOLTING - Abstract
The epidermal cells of insects are polarized epithelial cells that play a pivotal role in the insect's molting process. Sinuous, a pivotal structural protein involved in the formation of septate junctions among epithelial cells, is essential for its physiological function. In this study, to determine whether sinuous participates in the regulation of insect molting, we identified the sinuous gene, Lmsinu, in Locusta migratoria, which encodes a protein belonging to the claudin family and shares 62.6% identity with Drosophila's sinuous protein. Lmsinu is expressed in multiple tissues, and its expression level in the integument significantly increases prior to molting. Knockdown of Lmsinu in L. migratoria results in larval mortality during molting. Furthermore, hematoxylin and eosin and chitin staining demonstrate that the downregulation of Lmsinu led to a prolonged degradation process of the old cuticle during the molting process. Electron microscopy analysis further revealed that knockdown of Lmsinu disrupts the formation of septate junctions among epidermal cells, which are a monolayer of polarized epithelial cells, which may hinder the functionality of epidermal cells during the process of molting. In summary, these findings suggest that Lmsinu plays a role in nymph molting by regulating the formation of septate junctions among epidermal cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Metformin Prevents Tumor Cell Growth and Invasion of Human Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer (HR+ BC) Cells via FOXA1 Inhibition.
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Song, Christine, Jung, Dawa, Kendi, Ayse Tuba, Rho, Jin Kyung, Kim, Eun-Joo, Horn, Ian, Curran, Geoffry L., Ghattamaneni, Sujala, Shim, Ji Yeon, Kang, Pil Soo, Kang, Daehun, Thakkar, Jay B., Dewan, Sannidhi, Lowe, Val J., and Lee, Seung Baek
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FORKHEAD transcription factors ,HUMAN growth hormone ,BREAST cancer ,CELL growth ,TUMOR growth ,BRCA genes - Abstract
Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer and have worse survival than non-diabetic women if they do develop breast cancer. However, more research is needed to elucidate the biological underpinnings of these relationships. Here, we found that forkhead box A1 (FOXA1), a forkhead family transcription factor, and metformin (1,1-dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride), a medication used to treat T2D, may impact hormone-receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer (BC) tumor cell growth and metastasis. Indeed, fourteen diabetes-associated genes are highly expressed in only three HR+ breast cancer cell lines but not the other subtypes utilizing a 53,805 gene database obtained from NCBI GEO. Among the diabetes-related genes, FOXA1, MTA3, PAK4, FGFR3, and KIF22 were highly expressed in HR+ breast cancer from 4032 breast cancer patient tissue samples using the Breast Cancer Gene Expression Omnibus. Notably, elevated FOXA1 expression correlated with poorer overall survival in patients with estrogen-receptor-positive/progesterone-receptor-positive (ER+/PR+) breast cancer. Furthermore, experiments demonstrated that loss of the FOXA1 gene inhibited tumor proliferation and invasion in vitro using MCF-7 and T47D HR+ breast cancer cell lines. Metformin, an anti-diabetic medication, significantly suppressed tumor cell growth in MCF-7 cells. Additionally, either metformin treatment or FOXA1 gene deletion enhanced tamoxifen-induced tumor growth inhibition in HR+ breast cancer cell lines within an ex vivo three-dimensional (3D) organoid model. Therefore, the diabetes-related medicine metformin and FOXA1 gene inhibition might be a new treatment for patients with HR+ breast cancer when combined with tamoxifen, an endocrine therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Dilemmas in Elderly Diabetes and Clinical Practice Involving Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Xue, Chongxiang, Chen, Ying, Bi, Yuntian, Yang, Xiaofei, Chen, Keyu, Tang, Cheng, Tong, Xiaolin, Zhao, Linhua, and Wang, Han
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OLDER patients ,DRUG discovery ,CHINESE medicine ,OLDER people ,HERBAL medicine - Abstract
Diabetes is a widespread chronic disease that occurs mainly in the elderly population. Due to the difference in pathophysiology between elderly and young patients, the current clinical practice to treat elderly patients with anti-diabetes medications still faces some challenges and dilemmas, such as the urgent need for early diagnosis and prevention, and an imbalance between restricted dietary intake and the risk of undernutrition. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers various treatment regimens that are actively utilized in the field of diabetes management. Through multiple targets and multiple pathways, TCM formulas, medicinal herbs, and active natural products enhance the efficacy of diabetes prevention and diabetes control measures, simplify complex medication management, and improve common symptoms and common diabetic complications in elderly people. Historically, natural products have played a key role in material composition analysis of TCM and mechanism interpretation to enable drug discovery. However, there have been few conclusions on this topic. This review summarizes the development of TCM for the prevention and management of diabetes in elderly people, existing evidence-based clinical practices, and prospects for future development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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49. Exogenous Application of Methyl Jasmonate Enhanced the Cold Tolerance of Jasminum sambac through Changes in Metabolites and Antioxidants.
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Chen, Chen, Chen, Hong, and Yang, Kaibo
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PLANT regulators ,ONE-way analysis of variance ,LOW temperatures ,REACTIVE oxygen species ,HYDROGEN peroxide - Abstract
Jasminum sambac is an excellent ornamental species that is renowned worldwide for its pure white flowers and strong fragrance. However, its intolerance to low temperatures limits its cultivation range. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA), an essential plant growth regulator, plays a significant role in assisting plants to resist various stresses. Hence, this study was carried out to decipher the capabilities of diverse concentrations of MeJA in helping J. sambac to resist cold stress by measuring different physiological indexes. A normal temperature (15 °C/10 °C) and low temperature (7 °C/2 °C) were applied to J. sambac seedlings, and a one-way analysis of variance followed by a Duncan's multiple range test was adopted to compare the differences between the indicators under 5 μmol·L
−1 , 10 μmol·L−1 and 20 μmol·L−1 of MeJA treatments. The results showed that cold stress significantly decreased the contents of soluble sugar and soluble protein, while the application of MeJA at 10 μmol·L−1 and 20 μmol·L−1 resulted in a partial recovery. In addition, cold stress dramatically hindered the accumulation of total chlorophyll in leaves. Exogenous MeJA elevated the total chlorophyll content during the whole sampling period. The hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde levels generally increased in response to low temperatures, and they caused adverse effects on J. sambac, whereas this was effectively alleviated through the application of MeJA. MeJA was also able to improve the resistance of J. sambac by boosting the activity of antioxidant enzymes to remove the excess of reactive oxygen species. In conclusion, we highlighted that exogenous MeJA could attenuate the negative consequences of cold stress for J. sambac, and 10 μmol·L−1 of MeJA treatment could be a feasible strategy for enhancing the resistance of J. sambac to low temperatures and promoting its growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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50. Comparative Evaluation of Candida Species-Specific T-Cell Immune Response in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells.
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Pathakumari, Balaji, Liu, Weida, Wang, Qiong, Kong, Xue, Liang, Guanzhao, Chokkakula, Santosh, Pathakamuri, Vasundhara, and Nunna, Venkatrao
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MONONUCLEAR leukocytes ,INVASIVE candidiasis ,FLOW cytometry ,IMMUNE response ,CANDIDEMIA - Abstract
Non-albicans Candida (NAC) species are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to candidemia infections; however, relatively less is known about the immune responses induced by these species. In this study, we compared the cytokine production ability of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) upon stimulation with different Candida species (Candida spp.). We measured secreted cytokines using ELISA and checked the functional profiles of T-cell responses using multicolor flow cytometry. Although there was a differential expression of cytokines against Candida spp., significant difference were observed in the levels of IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-10, IL-12p40, and IL-23 (p < 0.05) between Candida spp. A significant difference was observed between C. albicans and C. glabrata (p = 0.026) in the levels of TNF-α. C. glabrata showed significant differences compared to C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, and C. krusei in the levels of IL-10 (p values of 0.02, 0.04, and 0.01, respectively). Despite the percentages of CD4
+ and CD8+ expressing Th1, Th2, and Th17 cytokines being higher in stimulated PBMCs, none of the Candida spp. showed significant differences. The levels of secreted IL-17A and IL-23 were consistently lower in Candida spp. regardless of the stimulus used. Here, we showed the differential regulation of Th1, Th2, and Th17 during Candida spp. stimulation of the immune system ex vivo. Additionally, our findings suggest that C. albicans elicits an IFN-γ response, whereas C. glabrata promotes IL-10 cellular responses, but this warrants additional studies to conclude this association. This investigation holds the potential to advance our comprehension of the distinct immune responses induced by Candida spp., with probable implications in designing antifungal immunotherapeutics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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