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2. Microstructure and mechanical property of high-density 7075 Al alloy by compression molding of POM-based feedstock
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Heng Zou, Yi Sun, Mengxiong Chen, Yuan Jiang, Yang Fu, Huiwen Xiong, Lei Zhang, and Kechao Zhou
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7075 aluminum alloy ,POM-based feedstock ,Compression molding ,Metal injection molding ,Microstructure evolution ,Mechanical property ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
Metal injection molding of aluminium alloy (MIM-Al) attracts attention, owing to the lightweight, corrosion resistance and good thermal conductivity. However, it is hard to fabricate high-quality MIM-Al due to the hard-to-sinter powder and poor mechanical properties. Here, we report a facile compression molding process for fabricating high-density 7075Al alloy parts using polyformaldehyde (POM)-based feedstock. Pressureless sintering with a high nitrogen flow rate was adopted to promote sintering densification process. The wetting behavior, rheological properties, and morphology of the feedstock were characterized, showcasing the shear-thinning behavior and suitable viscosity for POM-PP-SA binder. Through controlling the compact pressure, mold temperature and holding time, green gear part with good shape retention and dense microstructure was achieved. Influence of process factors and sintering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7075Al alloy are investigated. Remarkably, the aluminum alloy components sintered at 610 °C exhibited excellent performance, with a relative density reaching 97.6 % and a tensile strength of 214.8 MPa. This achievement provides a foundation for the industrial application of complex-shaped aluminum alloy components through the compression molding process.
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3. Influences of Central and Eastern Atlantic Niño on the West African and South American summer monsoons
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Wen Xing, Chunzai Wang, Lei Zhang, Baiyang Chen, and Heng Liu
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Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 ,Meteorology. Climatology ,QC851-999 - Abstract
Abstract The rainfall variabilities of the West African and South American summer monsoons, pivotal for local and global climate systems, are strongly influenced by tropical Atlantic sea surface temperature anomalies. This study investigates the impacts of two recently identified Atlantic Niño types, central and eastern Atlantic Niño (CAN and EAN), on these monsoon systems using observational data and numerical experiments. During boreal summer, EAN events exhibit increased rainfall over West Africa compared to CAN events, indicating a strengthened West African summer monsoon. Enhanced moisture flux convergence from eastern Atlantic warming drives these wetting conditions during EAN events. Conversely, CAN events have a more pronounced influence on South American monsoon rainfall during austral summer, causing a rainfall anomaly dipole between the Amazon and eastern Brazil, suggesting an eastward shift in the South American summer monsoon rainfall belt. These rainfall changes are linked to cyclonic circulation anomalies over the southwest Atlantic Ocean, attributed to central Atlantic warming during CAN events. Furthermore, a statistical model assesses hindcast skills of rainfall variability in the two summer monsoon regions, affirming the benefits of separating Atlantic Niño into CAN and EAN events for improved seasonal climate predictions.
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4. Quantitative separation of CEST effect by R ex-line-fit analysis of Z-spectra
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Gang Xiao, Xiao-Lei Zhang, Si-Qi Wang, Shi-Xin Lai, Ting-Ting Nie, Yao-Wen Chen, Cai-Yu Zhuang, Gen Yan, and Ren-Hua Wu
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Chemical exchange saturation transfer ,Quantitative separation ,Rex-line-fit ,Z-spectra ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The process of chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) is quantified by evaluating a Z-spectra, where CEST signal quantification and Z-spectra fitting have been widely used to distinguish the contributions from multiple origins. Based on the exchange-dependent relaxation rate in the rotating frame (R ex), this paper introduces an additional pathway to quantitative separation of CEST effect. The proposed R ex-line-fit method is solved by a multi-pool model and presents the advantage of only being dependent of the specific parameters (solute concentration, solute‐water exchange rate, solute transverse relaxation, and irradiation power). Herein we show that both solute‐water exchange rate and solute concentration monotonously vary with R ex for Amide, Guanidino, NOE and MT, which has the potential to assist in solving quantitative separation of CEST effect. Furthermore, we achieve R ex imaging of Amide, Guanidino, NOE and MT, which may provide direct insight into the dependency of measurable CEST effects on underlying parameters such as the exchange rate and solute concentration, as well as the solute transverse relaxation.
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- 2024
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5. Effects of mixed biocrusts on soil nutrients and bacterial community structure: a case study from Hilly Loess Plateau, China
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Lei Zhang
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Mixed biocrusts ,Bacteria ,Soil nutrients ,Biological crusts ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The ecological function of biological crusts in arid and semi-arid areas is of great importance. Bacteria, as a crucial microbial group in biological crusts, play a key role in the formation, nutrient cycling, and regulation of these crusts. However, the succession of biological crusts and the diversity of bacterial communities, along with key environmental factors in the Loess Plateau’s hilly and gully areas, remain unclear. This study investigated soil bacterial abundance and diversity in bare soil (BS), alga-lichen mixed crust (MC), and alga-lichen mixed crust subsoil (MCS) using high-throughput sequencing methods. It explored the relationship between the bacterial community in biological crusts and key environmental factors. The results indicated that the Chao1, Shannon index, and phylogenetic diversity of bacteria significantly increased with the succession of biological crusts. There were notable differences in the community composition and structure of bacteria at different stages of crust development, with Rubrobacteria and Cyanobacteriia dominating in MCS. Effective phosphorus, available potassium, nitrogen, pH, and total organic carbon were identified as key environmental factors affecting soil bacterial communities. In summary, the succession of biological crusts alters soil physicochemical characteristics and creates different ecological niches for bacterial communities. Soil nutrients and pH play a crucial role in the selection of bacterial species and the shaping of bacterial communities in the Loess Plateau’s hilly and gully areas.
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6. Predicting possible distribution of rice leaf roller (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) under climate change scenarios using MaxEnt model in China
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Yuncheng Zhao, Lei Zhang, and Chunzhi Wang
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Climate change ,MaxEnt ,Cnaphalocrocis medinalis ,Risk region ,China ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The relationship between climate conditions and pest life is a key determinant of their distribution. Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee, a major rice pest, exhibits outbreaks and its distribution patterns closely linked to meteorological factors. By using 244 actual distribution and occurrence data of C. medinalis along with 8 bioclimatic data, and employing the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS, combined with the latest SSPs climate scenario data, this study evaluated the risk region distribution status in the current period and predicted changes in China from 2040 to 2100. The results indicate that an overall increase in the risk area for C. medinalis, particularly under SSP245 scenario during 2040–2060. While Low-risk areas are expected to decrease, Medium and High-risk areas are projected to increase significantly, with worsening pest infestations anticipated in southern Hubei, eastern Hunan, most of Jiangxi, central Fujian, northern Guangdong, and southern Jiangsu. Regions such as central Liaoning are expected to reach the minimum survival standard for C. medinalis in future, leading to the northward shift in risk areas. Difference plots highlighted areas of increased and decreased suitability, providing actionable insights for policymakers. Regions with increased suitability align with the predicted northward shift of many agricultural pests, necessitating enhanced monitoring, specific pest control measures, and updated agricultural policies to address changing risk profiles. Additionally, the centroid analysis showed a northwest shift direction in future, primarily located at the junction of Shaoyang City and Loudi City, situated around 27–28 °N degrees north latitude and 111–113 °E. The study underscores the significant impact of climate change on the distribution of rice leaf roller, providing valuable insights for agricultural planning and management. The northward and westward expansion of risk areas necessitates adaptive strategies to mitigate potential impacts on agriculture. Enhanced monitoring, integrated pest management, and the development of pest-resistant crops are essential for addressing future challenges posed by climate change.
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7. Reduction of intracortical inhibition (ICI) correlates with cognitive performance and psychopathology symptoms in schizophrenia
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Minghuan Zhu, Yifan Xu, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyan Cheng, Lei Zhang, Fengzhi Tao, Jiali Shi, Xingjia Zhu, Zhihui Wang, Xudong Zhao, and Weiqing Liu
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Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
Abstract Cognitive impairment is a core symptom of schizophrenia (SZ), with GABAergic dysfunction in the brain potentially serving as a critical pathological mechanism underlying this condition. Intracortical inhibition (ICI), which includes short-interval intracortical inhibition (SICI) and long-interval intracortical inhibition (LICI), can be used to assess the inhibitory function of cortical GABAergic neurons. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between ICI and cognitive function, as well as psychopathological symptoms, in SZ patients. We recruited 130 SZ patients and 105 healthy controls (HCs). All subjects underwent paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (ppTMS) measurements, which included resting motor threshold (RMT), SICI and LICI. The cognitive function of all subjects was assessed using the Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB). The psychopathological symptoms of the SZ group were assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). We examined group differences in MCCB scores, RMT, SICI, and LICI. Within the SZ group, we assessed the relationship between ICI and cognitive function, as well as psychopathological symptoms. Two-way ANOVA, Mann–Whitney U test, Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, and partial Spearman correlation analysis were performed. The SZ group showed a worse cognitive score in all 6 cognitive dimensions of the MCCB compared to the HC group (all p
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8. Association between weekend warrior physical activity pattern and all-cause mortality among adults living with type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study from NHANES 2007 to 2018
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Jinli Mahe, Ao Xu, Li Liu, Lei Hua, Huiming Tu, Yujia Huo, Weiyuan Huang, Xinru Liu, Jian Wang, Jinhao Tang, Yang Zhao, Zhining Liu, Qiaojun Hong, Rong Ye, Panpan Hu, Peng Jia, Junjie Huang, Xiangyi Kong, Zongyuan Ge, Aimin Xu, Longfei Wu, Chaopin Du, Feng Shi, Hanbin Cui, Shengfeng Wang, Zhihui Li, Liang Wang, Lei Zhang, and Lin Zhang
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Physical activity ,Weekend warrior ,Regularly active ,All-cause mortality ,Type 2 diabetes ,Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 - Abstract
Abstract Background It is uncertain whether the weekend warrior pattern is associated with all-cause mortality among adults living with type 2 diabetes. This study explored how the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity (PA) pattern was associated with all-cause mortality among adults living with type 2 diabetes. Methods This prospective cohort study investigated US adults living with type 2 diabetes in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Mortality data was linked to the National Death Index. Based on self-reported leisure-time and occupational moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), participants were categorized into 3 groups: physically inactive (
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9. Wind power prediction method based on cloud computing and data privacy protection
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Lei Zhang, Shaoming Zhu, Shen Su, Xiaofeng Chen, Yan Yang, and Bing Zhou
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Wind power forecasting ,Privacy protection ,Federated learning ,Deep learning ,Cloud computing ,Computer engineering. Computer hardware ,TK7885-7895 ,Electronic computers. Computer science ,QA75.5-76.95 - Abstract
Abstract With the support of our government’s commitment to the energy sector, the installed capacity of wind power will continue to grow. However, due to the instability of wind power, accurate prediction of wind power output is essential for effective grid dispatch. In addition, data privacy and protection have become paramount in today’s society. Traditional wind forecasting methods rely on centralized data, which raises concerns about data privacy and data silos. To address these challenges, we propose a hybrid approach that combines federated learning and deep learning for wind power forecasting. In our proposed method, we use a bidirectional long short-term memory (BILSTM) neural network as the basic prediction model to improve the prediction accuracy. Then, the model is integrated into the federated learning framework to form the Fed-BILSTM prediction method. In addition, we have introduced cloud computing technology into the Fed-BILSTM method, using cloud resources for model training and parameter update. Participants share model parameters instead of sharing raw data, which solves data privacy concerns. We compared Fed-BILSTM with traditional forecasting methods. Experimental results show that the proposed Fed-BILSTM is better than the traditional prediction method in terms of prediction accuracy. What’s more, Fed-BILSTM can effectively protect data privacy compared to traditional centralized forecasting methods while ensuring prediction performance.
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10. Measurements of K S 0 $$ {K}_S^0 $$ - K L 0 $$ {K}_L^0 $$ asymmetries in the decays Λ c + → p K L , S 0 $$ {\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_{L,S}^0 $$ , p K L , S 0 π + π − $$ p{K}_{L,S}^0{\pi}^{+}{\pi}^{-} $$ and p K L , S 0 π 0 $$ p{K}_{L,S}^0{\pi}^0 $$
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The BESIII collaboration, M. Ablikim, M. N. Achasov, P. Adlarson, O. Afedulidis, X. C. Ai, R. Aliberti, A. Amoroso, Q. An, Y. Bai, O. Bakina, I. Balossino, Y. Ban, H.-R. Bao, V. Batozskaya, K. Begzsuren, N. Berger, M. Berlowski, M. Bertani, D. Bettoni, F. Bianchi, E. Bianco, A. Bortone, I. Boyko, R. A. Briere, A. Brueggemann, H. Cai, X. Cai, A. Calcaterra, G. F. Cao, N. Cao, S. A. Cetin, J. F. Chang, G. R. Che, G. Chelkov, C. Chen, C. H. Chen, Chao Chen, G. Chen, H. S. Chen, H. Y. Chen, M. L. Chen, S. J. Chen, S. L. Chen, S. M. Chen, T. Chen, X. R. Chen, X. T. Chen, Y. B. Chen, Y. Q. Chen, Z. J. Chen, Z. Y. Chen, S. K. Choi, G. Cibinetto, F. Cossio, J. J. Cui, H. L. Dai, J. P. Dai, A. Dbeyssi, R. E. de Boer, D. Dedovich, C. Q. Deng, Z. Y. Deng, A. Denig, I. Denysenko, M. Destefanis, F. De Mori, B. Ding, X. X. Ding, Y. Ding, J. Dong, L. Y. Dong, M. Y. Dong, X. Dong, M. C. Du, S. X. Du, Y. Y. Duan, Z. H. Duan, P. Egorov, Y. H. Fan, J. Fang, S. S. Fang, W. X. Fang, Y. Fang, Y. Q. Fang, R. Farinelli, L. Fava, F. Feldbauer, G. Felici, C. Q. Feng, J. H. Feng, Y. T. Feng, M. Fritsch, C. D. Fu, J. L. Fu, Y. W. Fu, H. Gao, X. B. Gao, Y. N. Gao, Yang Gao, S. Garbolino, I. Garzia, L. Ge, P. T. Ge, Z. W. Ge, C. Geng, E. M. Gersabeck, A. Gilman, K. Goetzen, L. Gong, W. X. Gong, W. Gradl, S. Gramigna, M. Greco, M. H. Gu, Y. T. Gu, C. Y. Guan, A. Q. Guo, L. B. Guo, M. J. Guo, R. P. Guo, Y. P. Guo, A. Guskov, J. Gutierrez, K. L. Han, T. T. Han, F. Hanisch, X. Q. Hao, F. A. Harris, K. K. He, K. L. He, F. H. Heinsius, C. H. Heinz, Y. K. Heng, C. Herold, T. Holtmann, P. C. Hong, G. Y. Hou, X. T. Hou, Y. R. Hou, Z. L. Hou, B. Y. Hu, H. M. Hu, J. F. Hu, S. L. Hu, T. Hu, Y. Hu, G. S. Huang, K. X. Huang, L. Q. Huang, X. T. Huang, Y. P. Huang, Y. S. Huang, T. Hussain, F. Hölzken, N. Hüsken, N. in der Wiesche, J. Jackson, S. Janchiv, J. H. Jeong, Q. Ji, Q. P. Ji, W. Ji, X. B. Ji, X. L. Ji, Y. Y. Ji, X. Q. Jia, Z. K. Jia, D. Jiang, H. B. Jiang, P. C. Jiang, S. S. Jiang, T. J. Jiang, X. S. Jiang, Y. Jiang, J. B. Jiao, J. K. Jiao, Z. Jiao, S. Jin, Y. Jin, M. Q. Jing, X. M. Jing, T. Johansson, S. Kabana, N. Kalantar-Nayestanaki, X. L. Kang, X. S. Kang, M. Kavatsyuk, B. C. Ke, V. Khachatryan, A. Khoukaz, R. Kiuchi, O. B. Kolcu, B. Kopf, M. Kuessner, X. Kui, N. Kumar, A. Kupsc, W. Kühn, J. J. Lane, L. Lavezzi, T. T. Lei, Z. H. Lei, M. Lellmann, T. Lenz, C. Li, C. H. Li, Cheng Li, D. M. Li, F. Li, G. Li, H. B. Li, H. J. Li, H. N. Li, Hui Li, J. R. Li, J. S. Li, K. Li, K. L. Li, L. J. Li, L. K. Li, Lei Li, M. H. Li, P. R. Li, Q. M. Li, Q. X. Li, R. Li, S. X. Li, T. Li, W. D. Li, W. G. Li, X. Li, X. H. Li, X. L. Li, X. Y. Li, X. Z. Li, Y. G. Li, Z. J. Li, Z. Y. Li, C. Liang, H. Liang, Y. F. Liang, Y. T. Liang, G. R. Liao, Y. P. Liao, J. Libby, A. Limphirat, C. C. Lin, D. X. Lin, T. Lin, B. J. Liu, B. X. Liu, C. Liu, C. X. Liu, F. Liu, F. H. Liu, Feng Liu, G. M. Liu, H. Liu, H. B. Liu, H. H. Liu, H. M. Liu, Huihui Liu, J. B. Liu, J. Y. Liu, K. Liu, K. Y. Liu, Ke Liu, L. Liu, L. C. Liu, Lu Liu, M. H. Liu, P. L. Liu, Q. Liu, S. B. Liu, T. Liu, W. K. Liu, W. M. Liu, X. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. B. Liu, Z. A. Liu, Z. D. Liu, Z. Q. Liu, X. C. Lou, F. X. Lu, H. J. Lu, J. G. Lu, X. L. Lu, Y. Lu, Y. P. Lu, Z. H. Lu, C. L. Luo, J. R. Luo, M. X. Luo, T. Luo, X. L. Luo, X. R. Lyu, Y. F. Lyu, F. C. Ma, H. Ma, H. L. Ma, J. L. Ma, L. L. Ma, L. R. Ma, M. M. Ma, Q. M. Ma, R. Q. Ma, T. Ma, X. T. Ma, X. Y. Ma, Y. Ma, Y. M. Ma, F. E. Maas, M. Maggiora, S. Malde, Y. J. Mao, Z. P. Mao, S. Marcello, Z. X. Meng, J. G. Messchendorp, G. Mezzadri, H. Miao, T. J. Min, R. E. Mitchell, X. H. Mo, B. Moses, N. Yu. Muchnoi, J. Muskalla, Y. Nefedov, F. Nerling, L. S. Nie, I. B. Nikolaev, Z. Ning, S. Nisar, Q. L. Niu, W. D. Niu, Y. Niu, S. L. Olsen, Q. Ouyang, S. Pacetti, X. Pan, Y. Pan, A. Pathak, Y. P. Pei, M. Pelizaeus, H. P. Peng, Y. Y. Peng, K. Peters, J. L. Ping, R. G. Ping, S. Plura, V. Prasad, F. Z. Qi, H. Qi, H. R. Qi, M. Qi, T. Y. Qi, S. Qian, W. B. Qian, C. F. Qiao, X. K. Qiao, J. J. Qin, L. Q. Qin, L. Y. Qin, X. P. Qin, X. S. Qin, Z. H. Qin, J. F. Qiu, Z. H. Qu, C. F. Redmer, K. J. Ren, A. Rivetti, M. Rolo, G. Rong, Ch. Rosner, S. N. Ruan, N. Salone, A. Sarantsev, Y. Schelhaas, K. Schoenning, M. Scodeggio, K. Y. Shan, W. Shan, X. Y. Shan, Z. J. Shang, J. F. Shangguan, L. G. Shao, M. Shao, C. P. Shen, H. F. Shen, W. H. Shen, X. Y. Shen, B. A. Shi, H. Shi, H. C. Shi, J. L. Shi, J. Y. Shi, Q. Q. Shi, S. Y. Shi, X. Shi, J. J. Song, T. Z. Song, W. M. Song, Y. J. Song, Y. X. Song, S. Sosio, S. Spataro, F. Stieler, S. S Su, Y. J. Su, G. B. Sun, G. X. Sun, H. Sun, H. K. Sun, J. F. Sun, K. Sun, L. Sun, S. S. Sun, T. Sun, W. Y. Sun, Y. Sun, Y. J. Sun, Y. Z. Sun, Z. Q. Sun, Z. T. Sun, C. J. Tang, G. Y. Tang, J. Tang, M. Tang, Y. A. Tang, L. Y. Tao, Q. T. Tao, M. Tat, J. X. Teng, V. Thoren, W. H. Tian, Y. Tian, Z. F. Tian, I. Uman, Y. Wan, S. J. Wang, B. Wang, B. L. Wang, Bo Wang, D. Y. Wang, F. Wang, H. J. Wang, J. J. Wang, J. P. Wang, K. Wang, L. L. Wang, M. Wang, N. Y. Wang, S. Wang, T. Wang, T. J. Wang, W. Wang, W. P. Wang, X. Wang, X. F. Wang, X. J. Wang, X. L. Wang, X. N. Wang, Y. Wang, Y. D. Wang, Y. F. Wang, Y. L. Wang, Y. N. Wang, Y. Q. Wang, Yaqian Wang, Yi Wang, Z. Wang, Z. L. Wang, Z. Y. Wang, Ziyi Wang, D. H. Wei, F. Weidner, S. P. Wen, Y. R. Wen, U. Wiedner, G. Wilkinson, M. Wolke, L. Wollenberg, C. Wu, J. F. Wu, L. H. Wu, L. J. Wu, X. Wu, X. H. Wu, Y. Wu, Y. H. Wu, Y. J. Wu, Z. Wu, L. Xia, X. M. Xian, B. H. Xiang, T. Xiang, D. Xiao, G. Y. Xiao, S. Y. Xiao, Y. L. Xiao, Z. J. Xiao, C. Xie, X. H. Xie, Y. Xie, Y. G. Xie, Y. H. Xie, Z. P. Xie, T. Y. Xing, C. F. Xu, C. J. Xu, G. F. Xu, H. Y. Xu, M. Xu, Q. J. Xu, Q. N. Xu, W. Xu, W. L. Xu, X. P. Xu, Y. Xu, Y. C. Xu, Z. S. Xu, F. Yan, L. Yan, W. B. Yan, W. C. Yan, X. Q. Yan, H. J. Yang, H. L. Yang, H. X. Yang, T. Yang, Y. Yang, Y. F. Yang, Y. X. Yang, Z. W. Yang, Z. P. Yao, M. Ye, M. H. Ye, J. H. Yin, Junhao Yin, Z. Y. You, B. X. Yu, C. X. Yu, G. Yu, J. S. Yu, M. C. Yu, T. Yu, X. D. Yu, Y. C. Yu, C. Z. Yuan, J. Yuan, L. Yuan, S. C. Yuan, Y. Yuan, Z. Y. Yuan, C. X. Yue, A. A. Zafar, F. R. Zeng, S. H. Zeng, X. Zeng, Y. Zeng, Y. J. Zeng, X. Y. Zhai, Y. C. Zhai, Y. H. Zhan, A. Q. Zhang, B. L. Zhang, B. X. Zhang, D. H. Zhang, G. Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, H. C. Zhang, H. H. Zhang, H. Q. Zhang, H. R. Zhang, H. Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, J. J. Zhang, J. L. Zhang, J. Q. Zhang, J. S. Zhang, J. W. Zhang, J. X. Zhang, J. Y. Zhang, J. Z. Zhang, Jianyu Zhang, L. M. Zhang, Lei Zhang, P. Zhang, Q. Y. Zhang, R. Y. Zhang, S. H. Zhang, Shulei Zhang, X. D. Zhang, X. M. Zhang, X. Y Zhang, X. Y. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Y. T. Zhang, Y. H. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, Yan Zhang, Z. D. Zhang, Z. H. Zhang, Z. L. Zhang, Z. Y. Zhang, Z. Z. Zhang, G. Zhao, J. Y. Zhao, J. Z. Zhao, L. Zhao, Lei Zhao, M. G. Zhao, N. Zhao, R. P. Zhao, S. J. Zhao, Y. B. Zhao, Y. X. Zhao, Z. G. Zhao, A. Zhemchugov, B. Zheng, B. M. Zheng, J. P. Zheng, W. J. Zheng, Y. H. Zheng, B. Zhong, X. Zhong, H. Zhou, J. Y. Zhou, L. P. Zhou, S. Zhou, X. Zhou, X. K. Zhou, X. R. Zhou, X. Y. Zhou, Y. Z. Zhou, Z. C. Zhou, A. N. Zhu, J. Zhu, K. Zhu, K. J. Zhu, K. S. Zhu, L. Zhu, L. X. Zhu, S. H. Zhu, T. J. Zhu, W. D. Zhu, Y. C. Zhu, Z. A. Zhu, J. H. Zou, and J. Zu
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Charm Physics ,e +-e − Experiments ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
Abstract Using e + e − annihilation data sets corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 4.5 fb −1, collected with the BESIII detector at center-of-mass energies between 4.600 and 4.699 GeV, we report the first measurements of the absolute branching fractions B Λ c + → p K L 0 $$ \mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_L^0\right) $$ = (1.67 ± 0.06 ± 0.04)%, B Λ c + → p K L 0 π + π − $$ \mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_L^0{\pi}^{+}{\pi}^{-}\right) $$ = (1.69 ± 0.10 ± 0.05)%, and B Λ c + → p K L 0 π 0 $$ \mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_L^0{\pi}^0\right) $$ = (2.02 ± 0.13 ± 0.05)%, where the first uncertainties are statistical and the second systematic. Combining with the known branching fractions of Λ c + → p K S 0 $$ {\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_S^0 $$ , Λ c + → p K S 0 π + π − $$ {\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_S^0{\pi}^{+}{\pi}^{-} $$ , and Λ c + → p K S 0 π 0 $$ {\Lambda}_c^{+}\to p{K}_S^0{\pi}^0 $$ , we present the first measurements of the K S 0 $$ {K}_S^0 $$ - K L 0 $$ {K}_L^0 $$ asymmetries R Λ c + K S , L 0 X = B Λ c + → K S 0 X − B Λ c + → K L 0 X B Λ c + → K S 0 X + B Λ c + → K L 0 X $$ R\left({\Lambda}_c^{+},{K}_{S,L}^0X\right)=\frac{\mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to {K}_S^0X\right)-\mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to {K}_L^0X\right)}{\mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to {K}_S^0X\right)+\mathcal{B}\left({\Lambda}_c^{+}\to {K}_L^0X\right)} $$ in charmed baryon decays: R Λ c + p K S , L 0 = − 0.025 ± 0.031 $$ R\left({\Lambda}_c^{+},p{K}_{S,L}^0\right)=-0.025\pm 0.031 $$ , R Λ c + p K S , L 0 π + π − = − 0.027 ± 0.048 $$ R\left({\Lambda}_c^{+},p{K}_{S,L}^0{\pi}^{+}{\pi}^{-}\right)=-0.027\pm 0.048 $$ and R Λ c + p K S , L 0 π 0 = − 0.015 ± 0.046 $$ R\left({\Lambda}_c^{+},p{K}_{S,L}^0{\pi}^0\right)=-0.015\pm 0.046 $$ . No significant asymmetries with statistical significance are observed.
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11. Glucose fluctuations aggravate cardiomyocyte apoptosis by enhancing the interaction between Txnip and Akt
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Zhen-Ye Zhang, Lu Pan, Shipeng Dang, Ning Wang, Shan-Ying Zhao, Feng Li, Li-Da Wu, Lei Zhang, Huan-Huan Liu, Ning Zhao, Ya-Juan Yang, Ling-Ling Qian, Tong Liu, and Ru-Xing Wang
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Glucose fluctuation ,Cardiomyocyte apoptosis ,Thioredoxin-interacting protein ,Protein kinase B/Akt ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Background Glucose fluctuations may be involved in the pathophysiological process of cardiomyocyte apoptosis, but the exact mechanism remains elusive. This study focused on exploring the mechanisms related to glucose fluctuation-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Methods Diabetic rats established via an injection of streptozotocin were randomized to five groups: the controlled diabetic (CD) group, the uncontrolled diabetic (UD) group, the glucose fluctuated diabetic (GFD) group, the GFD group rats with the injection of 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) (GFD + NaCl) and the GFD group rats with the injection of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) (GFD + NAC). Twelve weeks later, cardiac function and apoptosis related protein expressions were tested. Proteomic analysis was performed to further analyze the differential protein expression pattern of CD and GFD. Results The left ventricular ejection fraction levels and fractional shortening levels were decreased in the GFD group, compared with those in the CD and UD groups. Positive cells tested by DAB-TUNEL were increased in the GFD group, compared with those in the CD group. The expression of Bcl-2 was decreased, but the expressions of Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-9 were increased in response to glucose fluctuations. Compared with CD, there were 527 upregulated and 152 downregulated proteins in GFD group. Txnip was one of the differentially expressed proteins related to oxidative stress response. The Txnip expression was increased in the GFD group, while the Akt phosphorylation level was decreased. The interaction between Txnip and Akt was enhanced when blood glucose fluctuated. Moreover, the application of NAC partially reversed glucose fluctuations-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Conclusions Glucose fluctuations lead to cardiomyocyte apoptosis by up-regulating Txnip expression and enhancing Txnip-Akt interaction.
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12. Rare skin color changes in an acute pancreatitis patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis
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Zhen Wang, Lei Zhang, and Jinghan Chen
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Acute pancreatitis ,Creatine kinase ,Myoglobin ,Maintenance hemodialysis ,Continuous renal replacement therapy ,Hemoperfusion ,Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology ,RC870-923 - Abstract
Abstract Background Skin conditions are common in patients on maintenance hemodialysis and those with pancreatitis. However, there is a lack of research on dermatological issues in patients who have both hemodialysis and pancreatitis concurrently. Case presentation A 62-year-old male patient with a 4-year history of maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) presented with pain and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and gallbladder stones. Markedly elevated blood amylase, creatine kinase, and myoglobin were noted, alongside a purplish-red skin discoloration. Treatment included inhibition of digestive fluid secretion, anti-infection measures, blood purification, fasting, rehydration, and symptomatic care. Notably, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) combined with hemoperfusion (HP) was employed. The patient’s dialysis effluent initially appeared red. Upon examination of the patient’s peripheral blood smear, red blood cell debris was not observed. The dialysis effluent (on Day 0) was analyzed, revealing no hemoglobin (0 g/L) but an elevated myoglobin concentration of 80.4 U/L. After the therapeutic intervention, the indicators, including the blood amylase, C-reactive protein, total bilirubin, creatine kinase, and myoglobin were improved. The patient experienced resolution of sternal and upper abdominal pain within two days. After four consecutive days of CRRT and HP treatment, the skin color returned to normal, alongside improved clarity of the dialysis effluent. Subsequently, the patient’s method of blood purification was reverted to conventional hemodialysis. On the eighth day of hospitalization, the patient resumed normal diet and was discharged. Conclusions In the case of the current patient with acute pancreatitis undergoing MHD, it is noteworthy to report the observation of a unique purplish-red skin discoloration. This phenomenon may be attributable to inflammation resulting from acute pancreatitis, and the retention of myoglobin within the body.
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13. ST-GEARS: Advancing 3D downstream research through accurate spatial information recovery
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Tianyi Xia, Luni Hu, Lulu Zuo, Lei Cao, Yunjia Zhang, Mengyang Xu, Qin Lu, Lei Zhang, Taotao Pan, Bohan Zhang, Bowen Ma, Chuan Chen, Junfu Guo, Chang Shi, Mei Li, Chao Liu, Yuxiang Li, Yong Zhang, and Shuangsang Fang
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Abstract Three-dimensional Spatial Transcriptomics has revolutionized our understanding of tissue regionalization, organogenesis, and development. However, existing approaches overlook either spatial information or experiment-induced distortions, leading to significant discrepancies between reconstruction results and in vivo cell locations, causing unreliable downstream analysis. To address these challenges, we propose ST-GEARS (Spatial Transcriptomics GEospatial profile recovery system through AnchoRS). By employing innovative Distributive Constraints into the Optimization scheme, ST-GEARS retrieves anchors with exceeding precision that connect closest spots across sections in vivo. Guided by the anchors, it first rigidly aligns sections, next solves and denoises Elastic Fields to counteract distortions. Through mathematically proved Bi-sectional Fields Application, it eventually recovers the original spatial profile. Studying ST-GEARS across number of sections, sectional distances and sequencing platforms, we observed its outstanding performance on tissue, cell, and gene levels. ST-GEARS provides precise and well-explainable ‘gears’ between in vivo situations and in vitro analysis, powerfully fueling potential of biological discoveries.
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14. NDR1 mediates PD-L1 deubiquitination to promote prostate cancer immune escape via USP10
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Meiling Fu, Jinxin Li, Zuodong Xuan, Zeyuan Zheng, Yankuo Liu, Zeyi Zhang, Jianzhong Zheng, Min Zhong, Bin Liu, Yifan Du, Lei Zhang, and Huimin Sun
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Prostate cancer ,NDR1/STK38, PD-L1 ,Immune escape ,Immune checkpoint Blockade ,Anti-PD-1 therapy ,Medicine ,Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common male genitourinary system malignancies. Despite the significant benefits of anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in other cancers, the reasons for its poor therapeutic efficacy in prostate cancer (PCa) remain unclear.NDR1 plays an important role in innate immunity, but its role in tumor immunity and immunotherapy has not been investigated. The role of NDR1 in the immune microenvironment of PCa and the related mechanisms are unknown. Here, we found a positive correlation between NDR1 and PD-L1 expression in PCa. NDR1 significantly inhibits CD8 + T cell infiltration and function, thereby promoting immune escape in prostate cancer.More importantly, NDR1 inhibition significantly enhanced CD8 + T cell activation, which enhanced the therapeutic effect of anti-PD-L1. Mechanistic studies revealed that NDR1 inhibits ubiquitination-mediated PD-L1 degradation via the deubiquitinase USP10, upregulates PD-L1, and promotes PCa immune escape. Thus, our study suggests a unique PD-L1 regulatory mechanism underlying PCa immunotherapy failure. The significance of NDR1 in PCa immune escape and its mechanism of action were clarified, and combined NDR1/PD-L1 inhibition was suggested as an approach to boost PCa immunotherapy effectiveness. Graphical Abstract
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15. Tumor microenvironment-responsive manganese-based nano-modulator activate the cGAS-STING pathway to enhance innate immune system response
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Xiayi Liang, Duo Wang, Yuanquan Zhao, Xiaobo Wang, Siyang Yao, Wei Huang, Yongyu Yang, Xiaofeng Dong, Lei Zhang, and Jianrong Yang
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Tumor microenvironment ,Innate immunity ,cGAS-STING pathway ,Manganese immunotherapy ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 - Abstract
Abstract Background Manganese ions (Mn2+) combined with adjuvants capable of damaging and lysing tumor cells form an antitumor nano-modulator that enhances the immune efficacy of cancer therapy through the cascade activation of the cyclic GMP-AMP interferon gene synthase-stimulator (cGAS-STING) pathway, which underscores the importance of developing antitumor nano-modulators, which induce DNA damage and augment cGAS-STING activity, as a critical future research direction. Methods and Results We have successfully synthesized an antitumor nano-modulator, which exhibits good dispersibility and biosafety. This nano-modulator is engineered by loading manganese dioxide nanosheets (M-NS) with zebularine (Zeb), known for its immunogenicity-enhancing effects, and conducting targeted surface modification using hyaluronic acid (HA). After systemic circulation to the tumor site, Mn2+, Zeb, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are catalytically released in the tumor microenvironment by H+ and H2O2. These components can directly or indirectly damage the DNA or mitochondria of tumor cells, thereby inducing programmed cell death. Furthermore, they promote the accumulation of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in the cytoplasm, enhancing the activation of the cGAS-STING signalling pathway and boosting the production of type I interferon and the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, Zeb@MH-NS enhances the maturation of dendritic cells, the infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and the recruitment of natural killer cells at the tumor site. Conclusions This HA-modified manganese-based hybrid nano-regulator can enhance antitumor therapy by boosting innate immune activity and may provide new directions for immunotherapy and clinical translation in cancer. Graphical Abstract
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16. Role of extracellular vesicle-associated proteins in the progression, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
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Yao-Ge Liu, Shi-Tao Jiang, Jun-Wei Zhang, Han Zheng, Lei Zhang, Hai-Tao Zhao, Xin-Ting Sang, Yi-Yao Xu, and Xin Lu
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ,Extracellular vesicles (EVs) ,EV-associated proteins ,Tumor microenvironment (TME) ,Proteomics ,Biomarkers ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Biochemistry ,QD415-436 - Abstract
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, characterized by difficulties in early diagnosis, prone to distant metastasis, and high recurrence rates following surgery. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a class of cell-derived particles, including exosomes, characterized by a phospholipid bilayer. They serve as effective carriers for intercellular communication cargo, including proteins and nucleic acids, and are widely involved in tumor progression. They are being explored as potential tumor biomarkers and novel therapeutic avenues. We provide a brief overview of the biogenesis and characteristics of EVs to better understand their classification standards. The focus of this review is on the research progress of EV-associated proteins in the field of HCC. EV-associated proteins are involved in tumor growth and regulation in HCC, participate in intercellular communication within the tumor microenvironment (TME), and are implicated in events including angiogenesis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) during tumor metastasis. In addition, EV-associated proteins show promising diagnostic efficacy for HCC. For the treatment of HCC, they also demonstrate significant potential including enhancing the efficacy of tumor vaccines, and as targeting cargo anchors. Facing current challenges, we propose the future directions of research in this field. Above all, research on EV-associated proteins offers the potential to enhance our comprehension of HCC and offer novel insights for developing new treatment strategies.
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17. Predicting the solid solution structure preference of multi-component alloys
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Yongkang Tan, Lei Zhang, Liyang Fang, Hongmei Chen, Xiaoma Tao, Yong Du, and Yifang Ouyang
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High-entropy alloys ,Alloy design ,Structure prediction ,Formation enthalpies ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) provide limitless opportunities to enhance material performance while predicting the thermodynamic properties and the structures rapidly within HEAs remain challenging. Herein, a new method (M2FEn) for rapidly predicting the formation enthalpies is provided. In contrast to Miedema's semi-empirical methodology, which solely calculates the mixing enthalpy, the M2FEn is capable of calculating the formation enthalpies of various solid solution structures, and by ordering these enthalpies, one can determine the preferred solid-solution structure for the single-phase alloy. The predicted structures using M2FEn are in line with first-principles calculations. The effectiveness of different extrapolation models for formation enthalpy has been assessed. The M2FEn with the Ouyang extrapolation model and the regular solution model have achieved a prediction accuracy of 95.8% and 95.4%, respectively for single-phase HEAs that were experimentally prepared. 28 common HEA elements were selected as the chemical space, and the formation enthalpies of all binary, ternary, quaternary, quinary and senary alloys, a total of 499149 various alloys were calculated by M2FEn. It is found that the BCC structure ratio increases with the increase of the principal element of the alloy. The M2FEn should potentially accelerate the development of novel, high-performance HEAs, enabling more efficient and cost-effective materials design processes.
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18. Diagnosis and treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries: Consensus of Chinese experts part II: Graft selection and clinical outcome evaluation
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Tianwu Chen, Xizhuang Bai, Lunhao Bai, Wai Sin Chan, Shiyi Chen, Chen Chen, Jiwu Chen, Liaobin Chen, Guofeng Dai, Zhizeng Gao, Yang Guo, Yong Hu, Ning Hu, Huayang Huang, Xunwu Huang, Xuan Huang, Jingmin Huang, Yifan Kang, Hung Maan Lee, Hongyun Li, Yunxia Li, Jin Li, Kuanxin Li, Yanlin Li, Jian Li, Qi Li, Ruixin Lin, Xinwei Liu, Ning Liu, Wei Lü, Hongbin Lü, Xiaogang Ma, Kun Mi, Zhiming Qi, Luning Sun, Jun Tao, Xueren Teng, Xuesong Wang, Jianquan Wang, Kai Wang, Fei Wang, Hong Wang, Weiming Wang, Meng Wu, Yayi Xia, Gengyan Xing, Weidong Xu, Youjia Xu, Kun Yin, Hongbo You, Jia-Kuo Yu, Patrick Yung, Hui Zhang, Xinghuo Zhang, Xintao Zhang, Chunli Zhang, Wentao Zhang, Weiguo Zhang, Yufei Zhang, Keyuan Zhang, Yadong Zhang, Lei Zhang, Qichun Zhao, Jiapeng Zheng, Jingbin Zhou, Liwu Zhou, and Yongsheng Xu
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Anterior cruciate ligament ,Clinical outcome evaluation ,Expert consensus ,Graft choice ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: In the recent decade, there has been substantial progress in the technologies and philosophies associated with diagnosing and treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in China. The therapeutic efficacy of ACL reconstruction in re-establishing the stability of the knee joint has garnered widespread acknowledgment. However, the path toward standardizing diagnostic and treatment protocols remains to be further developed and refined. Objective: In this context, the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (CAOS) and the Chinese Society of Sports Medicine (CSSM) collaboratively developed an expert consensus on diagnosing and treating ACL injury, aiming to enhance medical quality through refining professional standards. Methods: The consensus drafting team invited experts across the Greater China region, including the mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, to formulate and review the consensus using a modified Delphi method as a standardization approach. As members of the CSSM Lower Limb Study Group and the CAOS Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Study Group, invited experts concentrated on two pivotal issues: “Graft Selection” and “Clinical Outcome Evaluation” during the second part of the consensus development. Results: This focused discussion ultimately led to a strong consensus on nine specific consensus terms. Conclusion: The consensus clearly states that ACL reconstruction has no definitive “gold standard” graft choice. Autografts have advantages in healing capability but are limited in availability and have potential donor site morbidities; allografts reduce surgical trauma but incur additional costs, and there are concerns about slow healing, quality control issues, and a higher failure rate in young athletes; synthetic ligaments allow for early rehabilitation and fast return to sport, but the surgery is technically demanding and incurs additional costs. When choosing a graft, one should comprehensively consider the graft's characteristics, the doctor's technical ability, and the patient's needs. When evaluating clinical outcomes, it is essential to ensure an adequate sample size and follow-up rate, and the research should include patient subjective scoring, joint function and stability, complications, surgical failure, and the return to sport results. Medium and long-term follow-ups should not overlook the assessment of knee osteoarthritis.
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19. Effect of the contact load and rotation speed on the formation of rolling current-carrying arc and the corresponding material damage
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Haihong Wu, Chengshan Liu, Guangqian Niu, Lei Zhang, Huiqun Liu, and Xiao Kang
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Arc discharge ,Rolling current-carrying contact ,Load ,Rotation speed ,Erosion ,Oxidation ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
The current-carrying arc is a critical factor that affects the electrical contact performance and material damage of contact pairs. In this study, a copper disk–copper disk pair was used to simulate the rolling electrical joint in a conductive rotating joint. Under operating conditions with a current of 2 A, rotation speeds from 4 to 600 r/min, and loads from 40 to 180 N, the dynamic behavior of the current-carrying arc and the surface damage mechanism were investigated. The movement characteristics of the arc at the friction interface were observed, and the arc generation difficulty and intensity were statistically analyzed based on the arc burning rate and arc energy. With increasing load and rotation speed, the generation of current-carrying tribological arcs became easier, and both the arc burning rate and arc energy increased. After the arc was generated, the arc root position was randomly distributed at the contact interface, exhibiting dynamic phenomena such as splitting and merging. Following the generation of the arc, the dominant damage mechanism at the current-carrying friction interface transitioned from mechanical damage to electrical damage. The manifestations of electrical damage included burning, oxidation, and roughening, with the degree of electrical damage positively correlated with the arc burning rate and arc energy. Surface oxidation could reduce the adhesion between metal contact pairs, contributing to a decrease in the current-carrying friction coefficient. Simultaneously, the film resistance caused by oxidation and the contraction resistance caused by roughening could lead to an increase in the average contact resistance.
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20. Comparison of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure levels in neonatal cord blood between an e-waste recycling area and a general exposure area
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GERILI Zaya, Jingguang LI, Yuxin WANG, Shiwei CUI, Lei ZHANG, and Xin SUN
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per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,cord blood ,e-waste recycling area ,exposure level ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,Toxicology. Poisons ,RA1190-1270 - Abstract
BackgroundPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent organic pollu-tants. Industrial production and consumer use of PFAS are the primary sources of exposure in urban areas. E-waste recycling activities are also a significant source of environmental PFAS exposure. ObjectiveTo compare exposure profiles between traditional and emerging PFAS in neonatal cord blood collected from an e-waste recycling area and a general exposure area characterized by modern economic development (hereafter referred to as general exposure area). MethodsBased on a birth cohort study conducted in 2018, 85 pregnant women were recruited (36 participants from an e-waste recycling area and 49 participants from a general exposure area). Neonatal cord blood was collected at delivery. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was used to detect 28 common PFAS in the blood. A structured questionnaire was used to gather sociodemographic characteristics of the pregnant women. Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare PFAS exposure levels in neonatal cord blood between the e-waste recycling area and the general exposure area. Multiple linear regression models were used to explore the influence of residing in the e-waste recycling area on neonatal PFAS exposure, with area as the independent variable and the natural logarithm of PFAS exposure levels as the dependent variable. ResultsA total of 22 PFAS were positive in neonatal cord blood, of which 13 congeners were 100% detectable in the samples from both areas. The median ∑PFAS exposure levels in neonatal cord blood were 14.19 ng·mL−1 and 14.02 ng·mL−1 for the e-waste recycling area and the general exposure area, respectively, with linear perfluorooctanoic acid (L-PFOA) showing the highest median concentration (5.49 ng·mL−1 and 6.39 ng·mL−1, respectively). The results of Mann-Whitney U tests showed that the median exposure levels of long-chain perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA), perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnDA), perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoDA), and perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA), as well as emerging alternatives 6:2 chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonate (6:2 Cl-PFESA) and 8:2 chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonate (8:2 Cl-PFESA), were higher in the e-waste recycling area than in the general exposure area. In contrast, the median exposure levels of short-chain perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) and perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), as well as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) branched isomers, including perfluoro-6-methylheptanoic acid (iso-PFOA), perfluoro-5-methylheptanoic acid (5m-PFOA), and perfluoro-4-methylheptanoic acid (4m-PFOA), were lower in the e-waste recycling area than in the general exposure area (P
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21. Shape-Specific Gold Nanoparticles for Multiplex Biosensing Applications
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Shixi Zhang, Yuhan Zhang, Jiaye Jiang, Mathias Charconnet, Yuan Peng, Lei Zhang, and Charles H. Lawrie
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22. Improved measurement of the branching fraction of h c → γη′/η and search for h c → γπ 0
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The BESIII collaboration, M. Ablikim, M. N. Achasov, P. Adlarson, O. Afedulidis, X. C. Ai, R. Aliberti, A. Amoroso, Q. An, Y. Bai, O. Bakina, I. Balossino, Y. Ban, H. -R. Bao, V. Batozskaya, K. Begzsuren, N. Berger, M. Berlowski, M. Bertani, D. Bettoni, F. Bianchi, E. Bianco, A. Bortone, I. Boyko, R. A. Briere, A. Brueggemann, H. Cai, X. Cai, A. Calcaterra, G. F. Cao, N. Cao, S. A. Cetin, J. F. Chang, G. R. Che, Y. Z. Che, G. Chelkov, C. Chen, C. H. Chen, Chao Chen, G. Chen, H. S. Chen, H. Y. Chen, M. L. Chen, S. J. Chen, S. L. Chen, S. M. Chen, T. Chen, X. R. Chen, X. T. Chen, Y. B. Chen, Y. Q. Chen, Z. J. Chen, Z. Y. Chen, S. K. Choi, G. Cibinetto, F. Cossio, J. J. Cui, H. L. Dai, J. P. Dai, A. Dbeyssi, R. E. de Boer, D. Dedovich, C. Q. Deng, Z. Y. Deng, A. Denig, I. Denysenko, M. Destefanis, F. De Mori, B. Ding, X. X. Ding, Y. Ding, J. Dong, L. Y. Dong, M. Y. Dong, X. Dong, M. C. Du, S. X. Du, Y. Y. Duan, Z. H. Duan, P. Egorov, Y. H. Fan, J. Fang, S. S. Fang, W. X. Fang, Y. Fang, Y. Q. Fang, R. Farinelli, L. Fava, F. Feldbauer, G. Felici, C. Q. Feng, J. H. Feng, Y. T. Feng, M. Fritsch, C. D. Fu, J. L. Fu, Y. W. Fu, H. Gao, X. B. Gao, Y. N. Gao, Yang Gao, S. Garbolino, I. Garzia, L. Ge, P. T. Ge, Z. W. Ge, C. Geng, E. M. Gersabeck, A. Gilman, K. Goetzen, L. Gong, W. X. Gong, W. Gradl, S. Gramigna, M. Greco, M. H. Gu, Y. T. Gu, C. Y. Guan, A. Q. Guo, L. B. Guo, M. J. Guo, R. P. Guo, Y. P. Guo, A. Guskov, J. Gutierrez, K. L. Han, T. T. Han, F. Hanisch, X. Q. Hao, F. A. Harris, K. K. He, K. L. He, F. H. Heinsius, C. H. Heinz, Y. K. Heng, C. Herold, T. Holtmann, P. C. Hong, G. Y. Hou, X. T. Hou, Y. R. Hou, Z. L. Hou, B. Y. Hu, H. M. Hu, J. F. Hu, S. L. Hu, T. Hu, Y. Hu, G. S. Huang, K. X. Huang, L. Q. Huang, X. T. Huang, Y. P. Huang, Y. S. Huang, T. Hussain, F. Hölzken, N. Hüsken, N. in der Wiesche, J. Jackson, S. Janchiv, J. H. Jeong, Q. Ji, Q. P. Ji, W. Ji, X. B. Ji, X. L. Ji, Y. Y. Ji, X. Q. Jia, Z. K. Jia, D. Jiang, H. B. Jiang, P. C. Jiang, S. S. 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Y. Liu, Ke Liu, L. Liu, L. C. Liu, Lu Liu, M. H. Liu, P. L. Liu, Q. Liu, S. B. Liu, T. Liu, W. K. Liu, W. M. Liu, X. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. B. Liu, Z. A. Liu, Z. D. Liu, Z. Q. Liu, X. C. Lou, F. X. Lu, H. J. Lu, J. G. Lu, X. L. Lu, Y. Lu, Y. P. Lu, Z. H. Lu, C. L. Luo, J. R. Luo, M. X. Luo, T. Luo, X. L. Luo, X. R. Lyu, Y. F. Lyu, F. C. Ma, H. Ma, H. L. Ma, J. L. Ma, L. L. Ma, L. R. Ma, M. M. Ma, Q. M. Ma, R. Q. Ma, T. Ma, X. T. Ma, X. Y. Ma, Y. M. Ma, F. E. Maas, M. Maggiora, S. Malde, Y. J. Mao, Z. P. Mao, S. Marcello, Z. X. Meng, J. G. Messchendorp, G. Mezzadri, H. Miao, T. J. Min, R. E. Mitchell, X. H. Mo, B. Moses, N. Yu. Muchnoi, J. Muskalla, Y. Nefedov, F. Nerling, L. S. Nie, I. B. Nikolaev, Z. Ning, S. Nisar, Q. L. Niu, W. D. Niu, Y. Niu, S. L. Olsen, Q. Ouyang, S. Pacetti, X. Pan, Y. Pan, A. Pathak, Y. P. Pei, M. Pelizaeus, H. P. Peng, Y. Y. Peng, K. Peters, J. L. Ping, R. G. Ping, S. Plura, V. Prasad, F. Z. Qi, H. Qi, H. R. Qi, M. Qi, T. Y. Qi, S. Qian, W. B. Qian, C. F. Qiao, X. K. Qiao, J. J. Qin, L. Q. Qin, L. Y. Qin, X. P. Qin, X. S. Qin, Z. H. Qin, J. F. Qiu, Z. H. Qu, C. F. Redmer, K. J. Ren, A. Rivetti, M. Rolo, G. Rong, Ch. Rosner, M. Q. Ruan, S. N. Ruan, N. Salone, A. Sarantsev, Y. Schelhaas, K. Schoenning, M. Scodeggio, K. Y. Shan, W. Shan, X. Y. Shan, Z. J. Shang, J. F. Shangguan, L. G. Shao, M. Shao, C. P. Shen, H. F. Shen, W. H. Shen, X. Y. Shen, B. A. Shi, H. Shi, H. C. Shi, J. L. Shi, J. Y. Shi, Q. Q. Shi, S. Y. Shi, X. Shi, J. J. Song, T. Z. Song, W. M. Song, Y. J. Song, Y. X. Song, S. Sosio, S. Spataro, F. Stieler, S. S Su, Y. J. Su, G. B. Sun, G. X. Sun, H. Sun, H. K. Sun, J. F. Sun, K. Sun, L. Sun, S. S. Sun, T. Sun, W. Y. Sun, Y. Sun, Y. J. Sun, Y. Z. Sun, Z. Q. Sun, Z. T. Sun, C. J. Tang, G. Y. Tang, J. Tang, M. Tang, Y. A. Tang, L. Y. Tao, Q. T. Tao, M. Tat, J. X. Teng, V. Thoren, W. H. Tian, Y. Tian, Z. F. Tian, I. Uman, Y. Wan, S. J. Wang, B. Wang, B. L. Wang, Bo Wang, D. Y. Wang, F. Wang, H. J. Wang, J. J. Wang, J. P. Wang, K. Wang, L. L. Wang, M. Wang, N. Y. Wang, S. Wang, T. Wang, T. J. Wang, W. Wang, W. P. Wang, X. Wang, X. F. Wang, X. J. Wang, X. L. Wang, X. N. Wang, Y. Wang, Y. D. Wang, Y. F. Wang, Y. H. Wang, Y. L. Wang, Y. N. Wang, Y. Q. Wang, Yaqian Wang, Yi Wang, Z. Wang, Z. L. Wang, Z. Y. Wang, Ziyi Wang, D. H. Wei, F. Weidner, S. P. Wen, Y. R. Wen, U. Wiedner, G. Wilkinson, M. Wolke, L. Wollenberg, C. Wu, J. F. Wu, L. H. Wu, L. J. Wu, X. Wu, X. H. Wu, Y. Wu, Y. H. Wu, Y. J. Wu, Z. Wu, L. Xia, X. M. Xian, B. H. Xiang, T. Xiang, D. Xiao, G. Y. Xiao, S. Y. Xiao, Y. L. Xiao, Z. J. Xiao, C. Xie, X. H. Xie, Y. Xie, Y. G. Xie, Y. H. Xie, Z. P. Xie, T. Y. Xing, C. F. Xu, C. J. Xu, G. F. Xu, H. Y. Xu, M. Xu, Q. J. Xu, Q. N. Xu, W. Xu, W. L. Xu, X. P. Xu, Y. Xu, Y. C. Xu, Z. S. Xu, F. Yan, L. Yan, W. B. Yan, W. C. Yan, X. Q. Yan, H. J. Yang, H. L. Yang, H. X. Yang, J. H. Yang, T. Yang, Y. Yang, Y. F. Yang, Y. X. Yang, Z. W. Yang, Z. P. Yao, M. Ye, M. H. Ye, J. H. Yin, Junhao Yin, Z. Y. You, B. X. Yu, C. X. Yu, G. Yu, J. S. Yu, M. C. Yu, T. Yu, X. D. Yu, Y. C. Yu, C. Z. Yuan, J. Yuan, L. Yuan, S. C. Yuan, Y. Yuan, Z. Y. Yuan, C. X. Yue, A. A. Zafar, F. R. Zeng, S. H. Zeng, X. Zeng, Y. Zeng, Y. J. Zeng, X. Y. Zhai, Y. C. Zhai, Y. H. Zhan, A. Q. Zhang, B. L. Zhang, B. X. Zhang, D. H. Zhang, G. Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, H. C. Zhang, H. H. Zhang, H. Q. Zhang, H. R. Zhang, H. Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, J. J. Zhang, J. L. Zhang, J. Q. Zhang, J. S. Zhang, J. W. Zhang, J. X. Zhang, J. Y. Zhang, J. Z. Zhang, Jianyu Zhang, L. M. Zhang, Lei Zhang, P. Zhang, Q. Y. Zhang, R. Y. Zhang, S. H. Zhang, Shulei Zhang, X. D. Zhang, X. M. Zhang, X. Y Zhang, X. Y. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Y. T. Zhang, Y. H. Zhang, Y. M. Zhang, Yan Zhang, Z. D. Zhang, Z. H. Zhang, Z. L. Zhang, Z. Y. Zhang, Z. Z. Zhang, G. Zhao, J. Y. Zhao, J. Z. Zhao, L. Zhao, Lei Zhao, M. G. Zhao, N. Zhao, R. P. Zhao, S. J. Zhao, Y. B. Zhao, Y. X. Zhao, Z. G. Zhao, A. Zhemchugov, B. Zheng, B. M. Zheng, J. P. Zheng, W. J. Zheng, Y. H. Zheng, B. Zhong, X. Zhong, H. Zhou, J. Y. Zhou, L. P. Zhou, S. Zhou, X. Zhou, X. K. Zhou, X. R. Zhou, X. Y. Zhou, Y. Z. Zhou, A. N. Zhu, J. Zhu, K. Zhu, K. J. Zhu, K. S. Zhu, L. Zhu, L. X. Zhu, S. H. Zhu, T. J. Zhu, W. D. Zhu, Y. C. Zhu, Z. A. Zhu, J. H. Zou, and J. Zu
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Branching fraction ,e +-e − Experiments ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
Abstract The processes h c → γP (P = η′, η, π 0) are studied with a sample of (27.12 ± 0.14) × 108 ψ(3686) events collected by the BESIII detector at the BEPCII collider. The decay h c → γη is observed for the first time with the significance of 9.0 σ, and the branching fraction is determined to be (3.77 ± 0.55 ± 0.13 ± 0.26) × 10 −4, while B $$ \mathcal{B} $$ (h c → γη′) is measured to be (1.40 ± 0.11 ± 0.04 ± 0.10) × 10 −3, where the first uncertainties are statistical, the second systematic, and the third from the branching fraction of ψ(3686) → π 0 h c . The combination of these results allows for a precise determination of R h c = B h c → γη B h c → γ η ′ , $$ {R}_{h_c}=\frac{\mathcal{B}\left({h}_c\to {\pi}^0\gamma \eta \right)}{\mathcal{B}\left({h}_c\to {\pi}^0\gamma {\eta}^{\prime}\right)}, $$ which is calculated to be (27.0 ± 4.4 ± 1.0)%. The results are valuable for gaining a deeper understanding of η − η′ mixing, and its manifestation within quantum chromodynamics. No significant signal is found for the decay h c → γπ 0, and an upper limit is placed on its branching fraction of B $$ \mathcal{B} $$ (h c → γπ 0) < 5.0 × 10 −5, at the 90% confidence level.
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23. Serum trace elements show association with thyroperoxidase autoantibodies in Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) 4 nodules
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Yu Lv, Lei Zhang, Youren Liu, Ping Shuai, Yingying Li, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu, Dingding Zhang, and Qian Xiang
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Abstract Thyroid nodule (TN) has been becoming a great concern worldwide due to its high incidence. Although some studies have reported associations between trace elements exposure and the risk of TNs, the linkage was not inconclusive. The present study aimed to identify the association of selected serum trace elements (Ca, Mg, V, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Mn and Mo) with TNs among general adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2021 in Chengdu, China. 1282 subjects completed the questionnaire and gave at least one human biological material after an overnight fast, venous blood, and urine, including 377 TN participants defined through ultrasound. Various trace elements in serum specimens were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Thyroid functions were tested by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). The associations between trace elements levels and the risk of TNs were examined by restricted cubic splines (RCS) regression and bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) models. TNs were more common in females (P 0.05) and BKMR models. FT3 or T4 (total or free) increased significantly with increasing total trace elements mixture levels. In TI-RADS-4 TN subjects, TPO-Ab level increased significantly with increasing total trace elements mixture levels in the high-dose range. Ca, Zn, Mo at their 75th percentile showed positive individual effects on TPO-Ab, which was examined to be interactive. The detection of trace elements for TNs in general adults may be of no significance, but once individuals classified as TI-RADS-4 TNs are detected with abnormal TPO-Ab, Ca, Zn and Mo level are recommended to measure. The substantive association on it still needs to be continuously explored in the future.
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24. Proteome and metabolomic profile of Mongolian horse follicular fluid during follicle development
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Xinyu Li, Ming Du, Yuanyi Liu, Min Wang, Yingchao Shen, Jingya Xing, Lei Zhang, Yiping Zhao, Gerelchimeg Bou, Dongyi Bai, Manglai Dugarjaviin, and Wei Xia
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Abstract During follicular development, changes in the composition of the follicular fluid are synchronized with the development of oocytes. Our aim was to screen the key factors affecting oocyte maturation and optimize the in vitro culture protocol by understanding the changes of proteins and metabolites in follicular fluid. Follicles are divided into three groups according to their diameter (small follicle fluid (SFF): 10 mm
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25. An alumina phase induced composite transition shuttle to stabilize carbon capture cycles
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Xingyue Ma, Shuxuan Luo, Yunhui Hua, Seshadri Seetharaman, Xiaobo Zhu, Jingwei Hou, Lei Zhang, Wanlin Wang, and Yongqi Sun
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Abstract Limiting global warming to 1.5-2 °C requires a 50-90% reduction in CO2 emissions in 2050, depending on different scenarios, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage is a promising technology that can help reach this objective. Calcium oxide (CaO) carbon capture is an appealing choice because of its affordability, large potential capacity, and ability to withstand the high temperatures of flue gases. However, the structural instability and capacity fading challenge its large-scale industrial applications. Here, we design a reversible reaction shuttle in CaO-based sorbents to improve the structure stability by changing the initial alumina phases. Diverse alumina phases (x-Al2O3) are first synthesized and utilized as the aluminum source for creating CaO@x-Al2O3 composites. As expected, the CaO@δ-Al2O3 composite demonstrates a carbon capture capacity of 0.43 g-CO2/g-sorbent after 50 cycles, with an impressive capacity retention of 82.7%. Combined characterizations and calculations reveal that this stability improvement is attributed to a transition shuttle between Ca3Al2O6 and Ca5Al6O14, which can effectively restrain the complete decompositions of those structure-stabilized intermediate phases. An economic assessment further identifies the significance of heat transfer efficiency improvement upon cycles, and control of capital/operation cost, energy price and carbon tax for a future cost-effective commercialization of current strategy.
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26. Co-delivery of camptothecin and MiR-145 by lipid nanoparticles for MRI-visible targeted therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma
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Jing Rong, Tongtong Liu, Xiujuan Yin, Min Shao, Kun Zhu, Bin Li, Shiqi Wang, Yujie Zhu, Saisai Zhang, Likang Yin, Qi Liu, Xiao Wang, and Lei Zhang
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Combination therapy ,Lipid nanoparticles ,Target delivery ,Magnetic resonance imaging ,Hepatocellular carcinoma ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Camptothecin (CPT) is one of the frequently used small chemotherapy drugs for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but its clinical application is limited due to severe toxicities and acquired resistance. Combined chemo-gene therapy has been reported to be an effective strategy for counteracting drug resistance while sensitizing cancer cells to cytotoxic agents. Thus, we hypothesized that combining CPT with miR-145 could synergistically suppress tumor proliferation and enhance anti-tumor activity. Methods Lactobionic acid (LA) modified lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) were developed to co-deliver CPT and miR-145 into asialoglycoprotein receptors-expressing HCC in vitro and in vivo. We evaluated the synergetic antitumor effect of miR-145 and CPT using CCK8, Western blotting, apoptosis and wound scratch assay in vitro, and the mechanisms underlying the synergetic antitumor effects were further investigated. Tumor inhibitory efficacy, safety evaluation and MRI-visible ability were assessed using diethylnitrosamine (DEN) + CCl4-induced HCC mouse model. Results The LA modification improved the targeting delivery of cargos to HCC cells and tissues. The LA-CMGL-mediated co-delivery of miR-145 and CPT is more effective on tumor inhibitory than LA-CPT-L or LA-miR-145-L treatment alone, both in vitro and in vivo, with almost no side effects during the treatment period. Mechanistically, miR-145 likely induces apoptosis by targeting SUMO-specific peptidase 1 (SENP1)-mediated hexokinase (HK2) SUMOylation and glycolysis pathways and, in turn, sensitizing the cancer cells to CPT. In vitro and in vivo tests confirmed that the loaded Gd-DOTA served as an effective T1-weighted contrast agent for noninvasive tumor detection as well as real-time monitoring of drug delivery and biodistribution. Conclusions The LA-CMGL-mediated co-delivery of miR-145 and CPT displays a synergistic therapy against HCC. The novel MRI-visible, actively targeted chemo-gene co-delivery system for HCC therapy provides a scientific basis and a useful idea for the development of HCC treatment strategies in the future.
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27. Chirality hierarchical transfer in homochiral polymer crystallization under high-pressure CO2
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Lei Zhang, Guoqun Zhao, Zhiping Chen, and Xianhang Yan
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Abstract Ordered phase transitions are commonly correlated to symmetry breaking, while disordered phase transitions are characterized by symmetry restoration. Nevertheless, this study demonstrates that these correlation relations are not always applicable in chiral polymers under high-pressure Carbon Dioxide. Without racemization, homochiral Poly (lactide acid) can generate two vortex-shaped dendritic crystals with opposite spiral chirality, and snowflake-shaped dendritic crystals without spiral chirality. The transition from homochiral molecules to achiral crystals signifies the chiral symmetry restoration during the ordering process. The primary elements responsible for the various hierarchical transfers of homochiral Poly (lactide acid) are related to chain tilt, surface stress, and frustrated structures of Poly (lactide acid) crystals. Here, we show the entropy impact of Carbon Dioxide can be utilized to programmatically regulate the morphological chirality of crystal superstructure and crystal form of homochiral Poly (lactide acid).
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28. Maximizing interface stability in all-solid-state lithium batteries through entropy stabilization and fast kinetics
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Xiangkun Kong, Run Gu, Zongzi Jin, Lei Zhang, Chi Zhang, Wenyi Xiang, Cui Li, Kang Zhu, Yifan Xu, Huang Huang, Xiaoye Liu, Ranran Peng, and Chengwei Wang
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Abstract The positive electrode|electrolyte interface plays an important role in all-solid-state Li batteries (ASSLBs) based on garnet-type solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) like Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO). However, the trade-off between solid-solid contact and chemical stability leads to a poor positive electrode|electrolyte interface and cycle performance. In this study, we achieve thermodynamic compatibility and adequate physical contact between high-entropy cationic disordered rock salt positive electrodes (HE-DRXs) and LLZTO through ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS). This approach constructs a highly stable positive electrode|electrolyte interface, reducing the interface resistance to 31.6 Ω·cm2 at 25 °C, making a 700 times reduction compared to the LiCoO2 | LLZTO interface. Moreover, the conformal and tight HE-DRX | LLZTO solid-state interface avoids the transition metal migration issue observed with HE-DRX in liquid electrolytes. At 150 °C, HE-DRXs in ASSLBs (Li|LLZTO | HE-DRXs) exhibit an average specific capacity of 239.7 ± 2 mAh/g at 25 mA/g, with a capacity retention of 95% after 100 cycles relative to the initial cycle—a stark contrast to the 76% retention after 20 cycles at 25 °C in conventional liquid batteries. Our strategy, which considers the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics, may open avenues for tackling the positive electrode|electrolyte interface issue in ASSLBs based on garnet-type SSEs.
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29. Screening and molecular docking verification of feature genes related to phospholipid metabolism in hepatocarcinoma caused by hepatitis B
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Jian Zhang, Fengmei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Meiling Zhang, Shuye Liu, and Ying Ma
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Metabolomics ,Bioinformatics ,Hepatocellular carcinoma ,Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 - Abstract
Abstract Background The progression of tumours is related to abnormal phospholipid metabolism. This study is anticipated to present a fresh perspective for disease therapy targets of hepatocarcinoma caused by hepatitis B virus in the future by screening feature genes related to phospholipid metabolism. Methods This study analysed GSE121248 to pinpoint differentially expressed genes (DEGs). By examining the overlap between the metabolism-related genes and DEGs, the research focused on the genes involved in phospholipid metabolism. To find feature genes, functional enrichment studies were carried out and a network diagram was proposed. These findings were validated via data base of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Further analyses included immune infiltration studies and metabolomics. Finally, the relationships between differentially abundant metabolites and feature genes were confirmed by molecular docking, providing a thorough comprehension of the molecular mechanisms. Results The seven genes with the highest degree of connection (PTGS2, IGF1, SPP1, BCHE, NR1I2, NAMPT, and FABP1) were identified as feature genes. In the TCGA database, the seven feature genes also had certain diagnostic efficiency. Immune infiltration analysis revealed that feature genes regulate the infiltration of various immune cells. Metabolomics successfully identified the different metabolites of the phospholipid metabolism pathway between patients and normal individuals. The docking study indicated that different metabolites may play essential roles in causing disease by targeting feature genes. Conclusions In this study, for the first time, it reveals the possible involvement of genes linked to phospholipid metabolism-related genes using bioinformatics analysis. Identifying genes and probable therapeutic targets could provide clues for the further treatment of disease.
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30. Coal-rock gas: Concept, connotation and classification criteria
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Guoxin LI, Shuichang ZHANG, Haiqing HE, Xinxing HE, Zhe ZHAO, Xiaobing NIU, Xianyue XIONG, Qun ZHAO, Xujie GUO, Yuting HOU, Lei ZHANG, Kun LIANG, Xiaowen DUAN, and Zhenyu ZHAO
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coal-rock gas ,coalbed methane ,adsorbed gas ,free gas ,classification criteria ,reserves estimation method ,Petroleum refining. Petroleum products ,TP690-692.5 - Abstract
In recent years, great breakthroughs have been made in the exploration and development of natural gas in deep coal-rock reservoirs in Junggar, Ordos and other basins in China. In view of the inconsistency between the industrial and academic circles on this new type of unconventional natural gas, this paper defines the concept of “coal-rock gas” on the basis of previous studies, and systematically analyzes its characteristics of occurrence state, transport and storage form, differential accumulation, and development law. Coal-rock gas, geologically unlike coalbed methane in the traditional sense, occurs in both free and adsorbed states, with free state in abundance. It is generated and stored in the same set of rocks through short distance migration, occasionally with the accumulation from other sources. Moreover, coal rock develops cleat fractures, and the free gas accumulates differentially. The coal-rock gas reservoirs deeper than 2000 m are high in pressure, temperature, gas content, gas saturation, and free-gas content. In terms of development, similar to shale gas and tight gas, coal-rock gas can be exploited by natural formation energy after the reservoirs connectivity is improved artificially, that is, the adsorbed gas is desorbed due to pressure drop after the high-potential free gas is recovered, so that the free gas and adsorbed gas are produced in succession for a long term without water drainage for pressure drop. According to buried depth, coal rank, pressure coefficient, reserves scale, reserves abundance and gas well production, the classification criteria and reserves/resources estimation method of coal-rock gas are presented. It is preliminarily estimated that the coal-rock gas in place deeper than 2 000 m in China exceeds 30×1012 m3, indicating an important strategic resource for the country. The Ordos, Sichuan, Junggar and Bohai Bay basins are favorable areas for large-scale enrichment of coal-rock gas. The paper summarizes the technical and management challenges and points out the research directions, laying a foundation for the management, exploration, and development of coal-rock gas in China.
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31. Differences in Taste Quality among Green Teas Made from Major Cultivars in Wanzhou District, Chongqing
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LI Xiang, XU Yan, FENG Tingting, ZHANG Lei, ZHANG Yan, FU Xun, HU Linling, YU Ying, YANG Ruxing, NIE Qingyu
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green tea ,variety ,taste quality ,sichuan middle- and small-leafed tea group variety ,Food processing and manufacture ,TP368-456 - Abstract
Taste is an important quality attribute of tea. In order to find out the taste quality of green teas made from the major varieties in Wanzhou district, Chongqing, the taste profile of the tea infusions was determined by sensory evaluation and 5 taste components including catechins, free amino acids, alkaloids, flavanols and their glycosides, and organic acids were analyzed by targeted detection methods. The results showed that there were obvious differences in the taste quality of green teas prepared from the 4 varieties of tea trees. Sichuan middle- and small-leafed tea group variety had a strong taste, and ‘Anji Baicha’ had an obvious fresh and brisk taste with mellow sweet aftertaste. ‘Fuding Dabaicha’ tasted strong with fresh and brisk taste and mellow sweet aftertaste. ‘Zhonghuang 1’ tasted fresh and brisk but less strong. The results of taste component analysis showed that the Sichuan middle- and small-leafed tea group variety contained high contents of catechins but low contents of free amino acids. ‘Anji Baicha’ had the highest content of free amino acids. The content of each flavor component was high in ‘Fuding Dabaicha’, and the contents of total flavor components and water extract of ‘Zhonghuang 1’ were low. The results of principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the 4 varieties could be well distinguished. Thirteen major taste contributors such as rutin and caffeine were identified. The differential analysis indicated that aspartic acid, glutamic acid and theanine were the major contributors to the fresh and brisk taste characteristics of ‘Anji Baicha’ and ‘Fuding Dabaicha’. Yangmeiin-3-O-galactoside and chrysin were the major taste contributors for ‘Zhonghuang 1’ that distinguished it from the other 3 varieties. There were also large differences in taste components within the Sichuan middle- and small-leafed tea group variety, with samples C4 and C5 being closer to each other. They both contained high contents of flavonoid glycosides, having a strong astringent taste. This study provides a reference for research to improve the flavor quality of green tea in Wanzhou district.
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32. Mechanism exploration of synergistic photo-immunotherapy strategy based on a novel exosome-like nanosystem for remodeling the immune microenvironment of HCC
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Yichi Chen, Xudong Li, Haitao Shang, Yucao Sun, Chunyue Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Huimin Tian, Huajing Yang, Lei Zhang, Liwen Deng, Kuikun Yang, Bolin Wu, and Wen Cheng
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Tumor-associated-macrophages ,Exosome-like nanomedicine ,Hepatocellular carcinoma ,Synergistic photo-immunotherapy strategy ,Single-cell RNA sequencing ,Technology ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Science ,Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
Abstract The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) has become a major challenge in cancer immunotherapy, with abundant tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) playing a key role in promoting tumor immune escape by displaying an immunosuppressive (M2) phenotype. Recently, it was reported that M1 macrophage-derived nanovesicles (M1NVs) can reprogram TAMs to an anti-tumor M1 phenotype, thereby significantly alleviating the immunosuppressive TME and enhancing the anti-tumor efficacy of immunotherapy. Herein, we developed M1NVs loaded with mesoporous dopamine (MPDA) and indocyanine green (ICG), which facilitated the recruitment of M2 TAMs through synergistic photothermal and photodynamic therapy. Thereafter, M1NVs can induce M1 repolarization of TAMs, resulting in increased infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes within the tumor to promote tumor regression. This study investigated the effect of phototherapy on the immune environment of liver cancer using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) by comparing HCC tissues before and after MPDA/ICG@M1NVs + NIR treatment. The results showed significant shifts in cell composition and gene expression, with decreases in epithelial cells, B cells, and macrophages and increases in neutrophils and myeloid cells. Additionally, gene analysis indicated a reduction in pro-inflammatory signals and immunosuppressive functions, along with enhanced B-cell function and anti-tumor immunity, downregulation of the Gtsf1 gene in the epithelial cells of the MPDA/ICG @M1NVs + NIR group, and decreased expression of the lars2 gene in immune subpopulations. Eno3 expression is reduced in M1 macrophages, whereas Clec4a3 expression is downregulated in M2 macrophages. Notably, the B cell population decreased, whereas Pou2f2 expression increased. These genes regulate cell growth, death, metabolism, and tumor environment, indicating their key role in HCC progression. This study highlights the potential for understanding cellular and molecular dynamics to improve immunotherapy. Graphical Abstract
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33. Optical steelyard: high-resolution and wide-range refractive index sensing by synergizing Fabry–Perot interferometer with metafibers
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Lei Zhang, Xinggang Shang, Simin Cao, Qiannan Jia, Jiyong Wang, Wei Yan, and Min Qiu
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Refractive index sensor ,Fabry–Perot interferometer ,Metafiber ,High quality factor ,Wide free spectral range ,Fano resonance ,Applied optics. Photonics ,TA1501-1820 - Abstract
Abstract Refractive index (RI) sensors play an important role in various applications including biomedical analysis and food processing industries. However, developing RI sensors with both high resolution and wide linear range remains a great challenge due to the tradeoff between quality (Q) factor and free spectral range (FSR) of resonance mode. Herein, the optical steelyard principle is presented to address this challenge by synergizing resonances from the Fabry–Perot (FP) cavity and metasurface, integrated in a hybrid configuration form on the end facet of optical fibers. Specifically, the FP resonance acting like the scale beam, offers high resolution while the plasmonic resonance acting like the weight, provides a wide linear range. Featuring asymmetric Fano spectrum due to modal coupling between these two resonances, a high Q value (~ 3829 in liquid) and a sensing resolution (figure of merit) of 2664 RIU−1 are experimentally demonstrated. Meanwhile, a wide RI sensing range (1.330–1.430 in the simulation and 1.3403–1.3757 in the experiment) is realized, corresponding to a spectral shift across several FSRs (four and two FSRs in the simulation and experiment, respectively). The proposed steelyard RI sensing strategy is promising in versatile monitoring applications, e.g., water salinity/turbidity and biomedical reaction process, and could be extended to other types of sensors calling for both high resolution and wide linear range.
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34. De novo biosynthesis of anthocyanins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using metabolic pathway synthases from blueberry
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Xuefeng Mei, Deping Hua, Na Liu, Lilin Zhang, Xiaowen Zhao, Yujing Tian, Baiping Zhao, Jinhai Huang, and Lei Zhang
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Anthocyanins ,Blueberry ,Saccharomyces cerevisiae ,De novo synthesis ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Abstract Background Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoids in plants, which give plants bright colors and are widely used as food coloring agents, nutrients, and cosmetic additives. There are several limitations for traditional techniques of collecting anthocyanins from plant tissues, including species, origin, season, and technology. The benefits of using engineering microbial production of natural products include ease of use, controllability, and high efficiency. Results In this study, ten genes encoding enzymes involved in the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway were successfully cloned from anthocyanin-rich plant materials blueberry fruit and purple round eggplant rind. The Yeast Fab Assembly technology was utilized to construct the transcriptional units of these genes under different promoters. The transcriptional units of PAL and C4H, 4CL and CHS were fused and inserted into Chr. XVI and IV of yeast strain JDY52 respectively using homologous recombination to gain Strain A. The fragments containing the transcriptional units of CHI and F3H, F3’H and DFR were inserted into Chr. III and XVI to gain Strain B1. Strain B2 has the transcriptional units of ANS and 3GT in Chr. IV. Several anthocyanidins, including cyanidin, peonidin, pelargonidin, petunidin, and malvidin, were detected by LC-MS/MS following the predicted outcomes of the de novo biosynthesis of anthocyanins in S. cerevisiae using a multi-strain co-culture technique. Conclusions We propose a novel concept for advancing the heterologous de novo anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway, as well as fundamental information and a theoretical framework for the ensuing optimization of the microbial synthesis of anthocyanins.
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35. Decoding the RNA viromes in shrew lungs along the eastern coast of China
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Jing-Tao Zhang, Zhen-Yu Hu, Fang Tang, Yan-Tao Liu, Wei-Long Tan, Xiao-Fang Ma, Yun-Fa Zhang, Guang-Qian Si, Lei Zhang, Mei-Qi Zhang, Cong Peng, Bo-Kang Fu, Li-Qun Fang, Xiao-Ai Zhang, and Wei Liu
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Microbial ecology ,QR100-130 - Abstract
Abstract Shrews being insectivores, serve as natural reservoirs for a wide array of zoonotic viruses, including the recently discovered Langya henipavirus (LayV) in China in 2018. It is crucial to understand the shrew-associated virome, viral diversity, and new viruses. In the current study, we conducted high-throughput sequencing on lung samples obtained from 398 shrews captured along the eastern coast of China, and characterized the high-depth virome of 6 common shrew species (Anourosorex squamipes, Crocidura lasiura, Crocidura shantungensis, Crocidura tanakae, Sorex caecutiens, and Suncus murinus). Our analysis revealed numerous shrew-associated viruses comprising 54 known viruses and 72 new viruses that significantly enhance our understanding of mammalian viruses. Notably, 34 identified viruses possess spillover-risk potential and six were human pathogenic viruses: LayV, influenza A virus (H5N6), rotavirus A, rabies virus, avian paramyxovirus 1, and rat hepatitis E virus. Moreover, ten previously unreported viruses in China were discovered, six among them have spillover-risk potential. Additionally, all 54 known viruses and 12 new viruses had the ability to cross species boundaries. Our data underscore the diversity of shrew-associated viruses and provide a foundation for further studies into tracing and predicting emerging infectious diseases originated from shrews.
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36. One-year outcomes of a novel venous stent for symptomatic iliofemoral venous obstruction: prospective cohort study
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Chang Sheng, Xin-Wu Lu, Hong-Tao Shi, Lei Zhang, Sheng-Yun Wan, Hong-Pu Li, Ke Li, Sen Shi, Zhen-Jie Liu, Yu-Xian Luo, Guo-Dong Chen, Mao-Rong Liu, You-Gen Kang, Bo Ye, Kai Yao, Pu Yang, Wei Wang, and on behalf of the Trial Investigators
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Venous stenting ,Iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction ,Patency ,Multicenter study ,Clinical improvement ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background A stent with characteristics of a hybrid design may have advantages in improving the patency of symptomatic iliofemoral vein obstruction. This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of the V-Mixtent Venous Stent in treating symptomatic iliofemoral outflow obstruction. Methods Eligible patients had a Clinical-Etiologic-Anatomic-Physiologic (CEAP) C classification of ≥ 3 or a Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) pain score of ≥ 2. The primary safety endpoint was the rate of major adverse events within 30 days. The primary effectiveness endpoint was the 12-month primary patency rate. Secondary endpoints included changes in VCSS from baseline to 6 and 12 months, alterations in CEAP C classification, Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-14) scores at 12 months, and stent durability measures. Results Between December 2020 and November 2021, 171 patients were enrolled across 15 institutions. A total of 185 endovenous stents were placed, with 91.81% of subjects receiving one stent and 8.19% receiving 2 stents. Within 30 days, only two major adverse events occurred (1.17%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.14–4.16%), below the literature-defined performance goal of 11% (P
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37. Mendelian randomization study on causal association of TEF and circadian rhythm with pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Dandan Chen, Qi Jin, Lifan Yang, Xiaochun Zhang, Mingfei Li, Lei Zhang, Wenzhi Pan, Daxin Zhou, Junbo Ge, and Lihua Guan
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Mendelian randomization (MR) ,Thyrotroph embryonic factor (TEF) ,Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) ,Circadian rhythm ,GWAS ,Diseases of the respiratory system ,RC705-779 - Abstract
Abstract Background Previous research has revealed the potential impact of circadian rhythms on pulmonary diseases; however, the connection between circadian rhythm-associated Thyrotroph Embryonic Factor (TEF) and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) remains unclear. We aim to assess the genetic causal relationship between TEF and PAH by utilizing two sets of genetic instrumental variables (IV) and publicly available Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS). Methods Total of 23 independent TEF genetic IVs from recent MR reports and PAH GWAS including 162,962 European individuals were used to perform this two-sample MR study. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments were used to demonstrate the role of TEF in PAH. Results Our analysis revealed that as TEF levels increased genetically, there was a corresponding increase in the risk of PAH, as evidenced by IVW (OR = 1.233, 95% CI: 1.054–1.441; P = 0.00871) and weighted median (OR = 1.292, 95% CI for OR: 1.064–1.568; P = 0.00964) methods. Additionally, the up-regulation of TEF expression was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of abnormal circadian rhythm (IVW: P = 0.0024733, β = 0.05239). However, we did not observe a significant positive correlation between circadian rhythm and PAH (IVW: P = 0.3454942, β = 1.4980398). In addition, our in vitro experiments demonstrated that TEF is significantly overexpressed in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). And overexpression of TEF promotes PASMC viability and migratory capacity, as well as upregulates the levels of inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion Our analysis suggests a causal relationship between genetically increased TEF levels and an elevated risk of both PAH and abnormal circadian rhythm. Consequently, higher TEF levels may represent a risk factor for individuals with PAH.
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38. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the short nutritional literacy scale for young adults (18-35years) and analysis of the influencing factors
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Yaoyao Liu, Lei Zhang, Kaiyan Xu, Yiqian Ding, Fangyan Li, and Tinglin Zhang
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Young adults ,Nutrition literacy ,S-NutLit scale ,Transcultural adaptation ,Influencing factors ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Objectives This study translated the short nutrition literacy scale for young adults (18–35 years) into Chinese, examined its reliability and validity, and analyzed its influencing factors. Methods The scale was translated using a modified Brislin translation model. A convenience sample of 508 cases was selected for the survey. Content validity, structural validity, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate the scale’s reliability and validity. To screen the factors influencing nutrition literacy in young people. Results The Chinese version of the Item-Level Content Validity Index (I-CVI) was 0.833 ~ 1, and the Scale-Level Content Validity Index/Average (S-CVI/Ave) was 0.908. The cumulative variance contribution of the scale was 51.029%, and the model was generally well-fitted. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and retest reliability of the scale were 0.826 and 0.818. The results showed that the level of education, mother’s education, nutrition-related courses, and frequency of attention to nutritional health information were the factors influencing the nutritional literacy of young people. Conclusion The Chinese version of the S-NutLit Scale can effectively assess the nutrients of young Chinese people. Low levels of education, low levels of education of mothers, lack of exposure to nutrition-related courses, and low frequency of attention to nutritional health information can lead to lower levels of nutritional literacy among young people.
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39. Polystyrene nanoplastics induce apoptosis, autophagy, and steroidogenesis disruption in granulosa cells to reduce oocyte quality and fertility by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT pathway in female mice
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Yue Xue, Xiu Cheng, Zhang-Qiang Ma, Hou-Peng Wang, Chong Zhou, Jia Li, Da-Lei Zhang, Liao-Liao Hu, Yan-Fan Cui, Jian Huang, Tao Luo, and Li-Ping Zheng
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Apoptosis ,Autophagy ,Oocyte quality ,PI3K/AKT signaling pathway ,Polystyrene nanoplastics ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 - Abstract
Abstract Background Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging pollutants that pose risks to living organisms. Recent findings have unveiled the reproductive harm caused by polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NPs) in female animals, yet the intricate mechanism remains incompletely understood. Under this research, we investigated whether sustained exposure to PS-NPs at certain concentrations in vivo can enter oocytes through the zona pellucida or through other routes that affect female reproduction. Results We show that PS-NPs disrupted ovarian functions and decreased oocyte quality, which may be a contributing factor to lower female fertility in mice. RNA sequencing of mouse ovaries illustrated that the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway emerged as the predominant environmental information processing pathway responding to PS-NPs. Western blotting results of ovaries in vivo and cells in vitro showed that PS-NPs deactivated PI3K-AKT signaling pathway by down-regulating the expression of PI3K and reducing AKT phosphorylation at the protein level, PI3K-AKT signaling pathway which was accompanied by the activation of autophagy and apoptosis and the disruption of steroidogenesis in granulosa cells. Since PS-NPs penetrate granulosa cells but not oocytes, we examined whether PS-NPs indirectly affect oocyte quality through granulosa cells using a granulosa cell–oocyte coculture system. Preincubation of granulosa cells with PS-NPs causes granulosa cell dysfunction, resulting in a decrease in the quality of the cocultured oocytes that can be reversed by the addition of 17β-estradiol. Conclusions This study provides findings on how PS-NPs impact ovarian function and include transcriptome sequencing analysis of ovarian tissue. The study demonstrates that PS-NPs impair oocyte quality by altering the functioning of ovarian granulosa cells. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the research on the effects of PS-NPs on female reproduction and the related methods that may mitigate their toxicity.
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40. Phosphorus-, potassium-, and silicon-solubilizing bacteria from forest soils can mobilize soil minerals to promote the growth of rice (Oryza sativa L.)
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Lei Zhang, Che Tan, Wenjuan Li, Li Lin, Tianlan Liao, Xiaoping Fan, Hongyun Peng, Qianli An, and Yongchao Liang
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Biofertilizer ,Forest soil ,Mineral weathering ,Mineral solubilization ,Plant growth-promoting bacteria ,Agriculture - Abstract
Abstract Background Forest soils are usually highly weathered and abundant in mineral-weathering bacteria, which have not been used to mobilize soil minerals for crop production. Here, we used an acidic forest soil with low available phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and silicon (Si) to isolate bacteria capable of co-solubilizing P, K, and Si (PKSi-solubilizing) and the model rice plant to test their potential to mobilize soil P, K, and Si for crop nutrition. Results Six PKSi-solubilizing strains representative of common mineral-weathering proteobacteria taxa (genera Burkholderia, Paraburkholderia, Collimonas, Pseudomonas, and Agrobacterium) were screened out. They showed diverse P-, K-, or Si-solubilizing activities and produced diverse organic acids. Their mineral-solubilizing activities were positively correlated with the levels of medium pH reduction and gluconic acid production. They promoted the growth of rice seedlings grown in the forest soil by increasing soil available P and Si, plant P, K, and Si cumulative contents and dry weight, and the corresponding root-to-shoot ratios. The growth of rice seedlings alone and with the inoculated PKSi-solubilizing stains in the acidic forest soil did not reduce the soil pH. Conclusions The forest soil with low available P, K, and Si is a valuable resource for high-performance PKSi-solubilizing bacteria improving soil fertility and crop nutrition. The PKSi-solubilizing bacteria screened out can promote rice seedling growth by mobilizing P, K, and Si from soil to plant in the acidic soil with low available P, K, and Si. They show potentials to mitigate soil P, K, and Si deficiency and promote crop growth, and to recover soluble P, K, and Si from chemical fertilizers and improve the use efficiency of chemical fertilizers, thus reducing the input of chemical fertilizers. They may retard soil acidification by Si-solubilization and improve soil quality. Graphical Abstract
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41. Hypocapnia is associated with increased in‐hospital mortality and 1 year mortality in acute heart failure patients
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Lei Zhang, Yiwu Sun, Xin Sui, Jian Zhang, Jingshun Zhao, Runfeng Zhou, Wenjia Xu, Chengke Yin, Zhaoyi He, Yufei Sun, Chang Liu, Ailing Song, and Fei Han
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Acute heart failure ,Arterial blood gas ,Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide ,Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Aims Both hypercapnia and hypocapnia are common in patients with acute heart failure (AHF), but the association between partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and AHF prognosis remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the connection between PaCO2 within 24 h after admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and mortality during hospitalization and at 1 year in AHF patients. Methods and results AHF patients were enrolled from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database. The patients were divided into three groups by PaCO2 values of 45 mmHg. The primary outcome was to investigate the connection between PaCO2 and in‐hospital mortality and 1 year mortality in AHF patients. The secondary outcome was to assess the prediction value of PaCO2 in predicting in‐hospital mortality and 1 year mortality in AHF patients. A total of 2374 patients were included in this study, including 457 patients in the PaCO2 45 mmHg group. The in‐hospital mortality was 19.5%, and the 1 year mortality was 23.9% in the PaCO2 45 mmHg group was associated with an increased risk of in‐hospital mortality (HR 1.387, 95% CI 1.050–1.832, P = 0.021); the 1 year mortality showed no significant difference (HR 1.286, 95% CI 0.995–1.662, P = 0.055) compared with the PaCO2 = 35–45 mmHg group. The Kaplan–Meier survival curves showed that the PaCO2
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42. Comparative Analysis of the Composition and Diversity of the Intestinal Microflora of Four Fishes with Different Feeding Habits
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Hua RONG, Yuqing XIE, Tao ZHAO, Hong YIN, Liyun YUAN, Xianghe LIU, Zihan YANG, Yu SHI, Xiufeng LI, and Lei ZHANG
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feeding habit ,intestinal microorganism ,flora structure and diversity ,digestion ,16s rrna ,Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling ,SH1-691 - Abstract
Fish are generally classified as herbivorous, carnivorous, omnivorous, or filter-feeders according to feeding habits, including the feeding method and food content. The feeding habits of fish are reflected in their digestive organ, mainly the intestine. The intestine tract is the main site for digestion and nutritional uptake, and it is regarded as a key organ in fish nutrition. Reportedly, fish gut microbiota contributes to digestion and affect gastrointestinal tract development as well as the overall growth of the fish. The disruption of the intestinal microbiota induced by their feeding habit via diet usually affects the digestive functions of the host through disturbance in bacterial digestive enzyme production. Feeding habits determine the feed composition, which shapes the microbial communities in fish. For example, diet has been reported as a dominant cause of variation in the microbiota composition of rainbow trout. In contrast, feeding habit, which is regulated by many factors, including intrinsic and external factors, such as appetite, structure of the digestive tract, and feed palatability, is an important area of research in the intestinal microflora study. The feeding habit of fishes is one of the main factors affecting the differential colonization of fish intestinal flora. For example, the feeding habit increases the colonization of fish intestinal flora in the order omnivorous > herbivorous > carnivorous. It is also known that feeding habits influence intestinal digestion and structure. However, the influence of feeding habit on proximate composition, digestive enzyme secretion, and intestinal histomorphology is currently not well-known in fish. On the contrary, the feeding habit affects the composition and diversity of the intestinal microflora of fish. The composition and diversity of the microbiota in Carassius auratus, Ctenopharyngodon idella, Siniperca chuatsi, and Schizothorax grahami from the same environment have also not previously been studied. The present study aimed to compare and analyze the differences in the composition and diversity of the intestinal microflora of four fish species, investigating the relationship between their feeding habits and intestinal microflora as well. This study collected 12 intestine samples from each of the four fishes with different feeding habits, including omnivorous (C. auratus), herbivorous (C. idella), filter-feeder (S. chuatsi), and carnivorous (S. grahami), from the same pond. The composition and diversity of the microbial communities were determined by using high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA. Meanwhile, this study investigated the effects of feeding habits on the composition and diversity of the intestinal microflora of fish and predicted the potential functions of specific microflora with different nutrients. The results showed that the diversity of the intestinal microflora in fish was significantly affected by feeding habit (P < 0.05), such that higher levels occurred in the order omnivorous (C. auratus) > herbivorous (C. idella) > filter-feeder (S. grahami) > carnivorous (S. chuatsi). Proteobacteria and Firmicutes were the common dominant flora among the four fishes, although there were differences at the genera and species levels. For example, Acinetobacter and Bacteroides species were the most dominant flora in S. chuatsi and C. idella, respectively. Function prediction showed that the intestinal tract of S. chuatsi was mainly gram-negative. The disease resistance potential of C. idella was slightly higher than that of the other three fish species. Acinetobacter johnsonii, Acinetobacter lwoffii, and Pseudomonas stutzeri might help the host to digest protein, while Bacteroidetes may help the host to digest cellulose. In conclusion, feeding habit is one of the main factors affecting the differential colonization of fish intestinal flora. Analyzing the correlation between feeding habits and dominant intestinal flora as well as exploring the function of specific flora, could lay a theoretical foundation for studying the microbial effect of fish nutrition metabolism.
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43. ‘Breakdown and healing’ - adaptation experiences of postpartum nurses returning to work: a descriptive phenomenological study
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Tianji Zhou, Xiangling Dong, Lei Zhang, Wenjun Chen, Xing Zhang, Jingping Zhang, and Jia Chen
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Postpartum nurses ,Return to work ,Work adaptation ,Qualitative study ,Descriptive phenomenology ,China ,Nursing ,RT1-120 - Abstract
Abstract Background Promoting the work adaptation of nurses returning to work after childbirth is key to improving their physical and mental health and ensuring the quality of nursing care. Although postpartum nurses have reported high work stress and poor adaptation after returning to work, little is known regarding the experiences, problems and further needs. This study aimed to explore the adaptation experiences of postpartum nurses returning to work. Methods This was a qualitative study with descriptive phenomenological approach. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and May 2023 in four tertiary hospitals in Changsha, mainland China, which were selected using convenience sampling. A total of 16 postpartum nurses returning to work within one year were recruited using purposive sampling and maximum variation sampling. The interviews were analysed using the Colaizzi’s 7-step method. Results ‘Breakdown and healing’ is a strong thread in postpartum nurses’ work adaptation. It links 13 subthemes in the interview data, which can be grouped under three overarching themes: (a) changes and challenges of multiple roles; (b) self-coping and social support; and (c) further needs after returning to work. The phrase ‘breakdown and healing’ reflects the mutual relationship between stress and coping among postpartum nurses. The changes and challenges associated with being required to fulfil multiple roles of mothers, wives and nurses make the subjects feel on the verge of ‘breakdown’. When returning to work, most of them move slowly towards ‘healing’ through positive self-management and support from their partners, families, supervisors and colleagues. Moreover, their ongoing demands and unsolved problems – such as their desire for a workplace that is friendly and serves their needs – were generated by the constant process of ‘breakdown and healing’. Conclusions Understanding how postpartum nurses returning to work perceive adaptation experiences is essential for nursing managers, who can use the findings to implement targeted measures to shorten postpartum nurses’ maladaptation period after returning to work and promote their work adaptation. This study underscores the critical importance of personalized return-to-work training, flexible work arrangements, support from colleagues and managers, well-established maternal facilities and services, and targeted policy efforts in enhancing postpartum nurses’ work adaptation.
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44. Cardiovascular disease among bariatric surgery candidates: coronary artery screening and the impact of metabolic syndrome
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Yuntao Nie, Haoyu Zong, Zhengqi Li, Pengpeng Wang, Nianrong Zhang, Biao Zhou, Zhe Wang, Lei Zhang, Siqi Wang, Yishan Huang, Ziru Tian, Sai Chou, Xingfei Zhao, Baoyin Liu, and Hua Meng
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Cardiovascular disease ,Bariatric surgery ,Obesity ,Metabolic syndrome ,Risk factors ,Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 - Abstract
Abstract Background Obesity is known as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is an absence of preoperative cardiac risk assessment in bariatric surgery candidates and the incidence of CVD among these high-risk patients is still unknown. Methods A consecutive series of bariatric surgery candidates at two Chinese tertiary hospitals received coronary CT angiography or coronary angiography from 2017 to 2023. Patients were categorized as metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) and metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) based on the presence or absence of MetS. CVD was diagnosed based on the maximum intraluminal stenosis > 1% in any of the segments of the major epicardial coronary arteries. Obstructive CVD was defined as coronary stenosis ≥ 50%. Binary multivariable logistic regression was performed to analyze the association between CVD and metabolic status. The number of principal MetS components was categorized into zero (without glycemic, lipid, and BP components), one (with one of the components), two (with any two components), and three (with all components) to explore their association with CVD. Results A total of 1446 patients were included in the study. The incidence of CVD and obstructive CVD were 31.7% and 9.6%. Compared with MHO patients, MUO patients had a significantly higher incidence of mild (13.7% vs. 6.1%, P
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45. HMGA1 promotes the progression of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by elevating TKT-mediated upregulation of pentose phosphate pathway
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Meng-Jie Liu, Yuan Zhao, Qiu-Tong Li, Xin-Yuan Lei, Kai-Yue He, Jin-Rong Guo, Jing-Yu Yang, Zhen-Hua Yan, Dan-Hui Wu, Lei Zhang, Yong-Ping Jian, and Zhi-Xiang Xu
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Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) possesses a poor prognosis and treatment outcome. Dysregulated metabolism contributes to unrestricted growth of multiple cancers. However, abnormal metabolism, such as highly activated pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) in the progression of ESCC remains largely unknown. Herein, we report that high-mobility group AT-hook 1 (HMGA1), a structural transcriptional factor involved in chromatin remodeling, promoted the development of ESCC by upregulating the PPP. We found that HMGA1 was highly expressed in ESCC. Elevated HMGA1 promoted the malignant phenotype of ESCC cells. Conditional knockout of HMGA1 markedly reduced 4-nitroquinoline-1-oxide (4NQO)-induced esophageal tumorigenesis in mice. Through the metabolomic analysis and the validation assay, we found that HMGA1 upregulated the non-oxidative PPP. With the transcriptome sequencing, we identified that HMGA1 upregulated the expression of transketolase (TKT), which catalyzes the reversible reaction in non-oxidative PPP to exchange metabolites with glycolytic pathway. HMGA1 knockdown suppressed the PPP by downregulating TKT, resulting in the reduction of nucleotides in ESCC cells. Overexpression of HMGA1 upregulated PPP and promoted the survival of ESCC cells by activating TKT. We further characterized that HMGA1 promoted the transcription of TKT by interacting with and enhancing the binding of transcription factor SP1 to the promoter of TKT. Therapeutics targeting TKT with an inhibitor, oxythiamine, reduced HMGA1-induced ESCC cell proliferation and tumor growth. Together, in this study, we identified a new role of HMGA1 in ESCCs by upregulating TKT-mediated activation of PPP. Our results provided a new insight into the role of HMGA1/TKT/PPP in ESCC tumorigenesis and targeted therapy.
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46. From inflammation to bone formation: the intricate role of neutrophils in skeletal muscle injury and traumatic heterotopic ossification
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Lin-Zhen Shu, Xian-Lei Zhang, Yi-Dan Ding, and Hui Lin
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Medicine ,Biochemistry ,QD415-436 - Abstract
Abstract Neutrophils are emerging as an important player in skeletal muscle injury and repair. Neutrophils accumulate in injured tissue, thus releasing inflammatory factors, proteases and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to clear muscle debris and pathogens when skeletal muscle is damaged. During the process of muscle repair, neutrophils can promote self-renewal and angiogenesis in satellite cells. When neutrophils are abnormally overactivated, neutrophils cause collagen deposition, functional impairment of satellite cells, and damage to the skeletal muscle vascular endothelium. Heterotopic ossification (HO) refers to abnormal bone formation in soft tissue. Skeletal muscle injury is one of the main causes of traumatic HO (tHO). Neutrophils play a pivotal role in activating BMPs and TGF-β signals, thus promoting the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and progenitor cells into osteoblasts or osteoclasts to facilitate HO. Furthermore, NETs are specifically localized at the site of HO, thereby accelerating the formation of HO. Additionally, the overactivation of neutrophils contributes to the disruption of immune homeostasis to trigger HO. An understanding of the diverse roles of neutrophils will not only provide more information on the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle injury for repair and HO but also provides a foundation for the development of more efficacious treatment modalities for HO.
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47. Measurement of the cross sections of e + e − → K − Ξ ¯ + Λ / Σ 0 $$ {e}^{+}{e}^{-}\to {K}^{-}{\overline{\Xi}}^{+}\Lambda /{\Sigma}^0 $$ at center-of-mass energies between 3.510 and 4.914 GeV
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The BESIII collaboration, M. Ablikim, M. N. Achasov, P. Adlarson, O. Afedulidis, X. C. Ai, R. Aliberti, A. Amoroso, Q. An, Y. Bai, O. Bakina, I. Balossino, Y. Ban, H.-R. Bao, V. Batozskaya, K. Begzsuren, N. Berger, M. Berlowski, M. Bertani, D. Bettoni, F. Bianchi, E. Bianco, A. Bortone, I. Boyko, R. A. Briere, A. Brueggemann, H. Cai, X. Cai, A. Calcaterra, G. F. Cao, N. Cao, S. A. Cetin, J. F. Chang, G. R. Che, G. Chelkov, C. Chen, C. H. Chen, Chao Chen, G. Chen, H. S. Chen, H. Y. Chen, M. L. Chen, S. J. Chen, S. L. Chen, S. M. Chen, T. Chen, X. R. Chen, X. T. Chen, Y. B. Chen, Y. Q. Chen, Z. J. Chen, Z. Y. Chen, S. K. Choi, G. Cibinetto, F. Cossio, J. J. Cui, H. L. Dai, J. P. Dai, A. Dbeyssi, R. E. de Boer, D. Dedovich, C. Q. Deng, Z. Y. Deng, A. Denig, I. Denysenko, M. Destefanis, F. De Mori, B. Ding, X. X. Ding, Y. Ding, J. Dong, L. Y. Dong, M. Y. Dong, X. Dong, M. C. Du, S. X. Du, Y. Y. Duan, Z. H. Duan, P. Egorov, Y. H. Fan, J. Fang, S. S. Fang, W. X. Fang, Y. Fang, Y. Q. Fang, R. Farinelli, L. Fava, F. Feldbauer, G. Felici, C. Q. Feng, J. H. Feng, Y. T. Feng, M. Fritsch, C. D. Fu, J. L. Fu, Y. W. Fu, H. Gao, X. B. Gao, Y. N. Gao, Yang Gao, S. Garbolino, I. Garzia, L. Ge, P. T. Ge, Z. W. Ge, C. Geng, E. M. Gersabeck, A. Gilman, K. Goetzen, L. Gong, W. X. Gong, W. Gradl, S. Gramigna, M. Greco, M. H. Gu, Y. T. Gu, C. Y. Guan, A. Q. Guo, L. B. Guo, M. J. Guo, R. P. Guo, Y. P. Guo, A. Guskov, J. Gutierrez, K. L. Han, T. T. Han, F. Hanisch, X. Q. Hao, F. A. Harris, K. K. He, K. L. He, F. H. Heinsius, C. H. Heinz, Y. K. Heng, C. Herold, T. Holtmann, P. C. Hong, G. Y. Hou, X. T. Hou, Y. R. Hou, Z. L. Hou, B. Y. Hu, H. M. Hu, J. F. Hu, S. L. Hu, T. Hu, Y. Hu, G. S. Huang, K. X. Huang, L. Q. Huang, X. T. Huang, Y. P. Huang, Y. S. Huang, T. Hussain, F. Hölzken, N. Hüsken, N. in der Wiesche, J. Jackson, S. Janchiv, J. H. Jeong, Q. Ji, Q. P. Ji, W. Ji, X. B. Ji, X. L. Ji, Y. Y. Ji, X. Q. Jia, Z. K. Jia, D. Jiang, H. B. Jiang, P. C. Jiang, S. S. Jiang, T. J. 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Zhou, Y. Z. Zhou, J. Zhu, K. Zhu, K. J. Zhu, K. S. Zhu, L. Zhu, L. X. Zhu, S. H. Zhu, S. Q. Zhu, T. J. Zhu, W. D. Zhu, Y. C. Zhu, Z. A. Zhu, J. H. Zou, and J. Zu
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e +-e − Experiments ,QCD ,Particle and Resonance Production ,Branching fraction ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
Abstract Using e + e − collision data collected with the BESIII detector at the BEPCII collider at center-of-mass energies between 3.510 and 4.914 GeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 25 fb −1, we measure the Born cross sections for the process e + e − → K − Ξ ¯ + Λ / Σ 0 $$ {e}^{+}{e}^{-}\to {K}^{-}{\overline{\Xi}}^{+}\Lambda /{\Sigma}^0 $$ at thirty-five energy points with a partial-reconstruction strategy. By fitting the dressed cross sections of e + e − → K − Ξ ¯ + Λ / Σ 0 $$ {e}^{+}{e}^{-}\to {K}^{-}{\overline{\Xi}}^{+}\Lambda /{\Sigma}^0 $$ , evidence for ψ 4160 → K − Ξ ¯ + Λ $$ \psi (4160)\to {K}^{-}{\overline{\Xi}}^{+}\Lambda $$ is found for the first time with a significance of 4.4σ, including systematic uncertainties. No evidence for other possible resonances is found. In addition, the products of electronic partial width and branching fraction for all assumed resonances decaying into K − Ξ ¯ + Λ / Σ 0 $$ {K}^{-}{\overline{\Xi}}^{+}\Lambda /{\Sigma}^0 $$ are determined.
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48. Integrative analysis reveals the potential prognostic roles and immunological values of unc-5 netrin receptor A (UNC5A) in glioma
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Wenbo Qian, Lei Zhang, Fenglin Zhang, Jingliang Ye, Zhiping Wan, Huairui Chen, and Chun Luo
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Abstract Background UNC5A had been reported to play crucial roles in multiple cancers. However, little was known about the associations among UNC5A and glioma. Therefore, we first combined scRNA-seq, proteomics, as well as bulk RNA-seq in order to investigate UNC5A’s functions in gliomas. Methods Online databases provided scRNA-seq, proteomics, as well as bulk RNA-seq data on UNC5A in gliomas. The following procedures were conducted in order: QRT-PCR, Norman chart, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and univariate/multifactor Cox regression analyses. We further explored the associations among UNC5A and tumor immunity. Results By comparing gliomas with normal tissues, the TCGA dataset showed a significantly reduced expression of UNC5A, which was also confirmed by GSE50161, GSE4290, and QRT-PCR findings (p
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49. Ligand-tuning copper in coordination polymers for efficient electrochemical C–C coupling
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Yu Yang, Cheng Zhang, Chengyi Zhang, Yaohui Shi, Jun Li, Bernt Johannessen, Yongxiang Liang, Shuzhen Zhang, Qiang Song, Haowei Zhang, Jialei Huang, Jingwen Ke, Lei Zhang, Qingqing Song, Jianrong Zeng, Ying Zhang, Zhigang Geng, Pu-Sheng Wang, Ziyun Wang, Jie Zeng, and Fengwang Li
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Abstract Cu catalyses electrochemical CO2 reduction to valuable multicarbon products but understanding the structure-function relationship has remained elusive due to the active Cu sites being heterogenized and under dynamic re-construction during electrolysis. We herein coordinate Cu with six phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole derivatives to form stable coordination polymer catalysts with homogenized, single-site Cu active sites. Electronic structure modelling, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy show a widely tuneable Cu electronics by modulating the highest occupied molecular orbital energy of ligands. Using CO diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, in-situ Raman spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations, we find that the binding strength of *CO intermediate is positively correlated to highest occupied molecular orbital energies of the ligands. As a result, we enable a tuning of C–C coupling efficiency—a parameter we define to evaluate the efficiency of C2 production—in a broad range of 0.26 to 0.86. This work establishes a molecular platform that allows for studying structure-function relationships in CO2 electrolysis and devises new catalyst design strategies appliable to other electrocatalysis.
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50. Study on Reaction of Water Dimer Radical Cation with Benzene and its Derivatives Using Mass Spectrometry
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Huang-li YANG, Xiao-fei GAO, Guo-bin TAN, Xing-lei ZHANG, Zhen ZHOU, and Huan-wen CHEN
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water radical cations ,benzene derivatives ,proton transfer structure ,two-center and three-electron structure ,mass spectrometry ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Study of chemical properties of water radical cations is of great significance for elucidating related reactions process. In this paper, the reaction characteristics of (H2O)2+• prepared online with several benzene derivatives were investigated. The results showed that, when (H2O)2+• reacted with aromatic compounds without electron-withdrawing groups, such as benzene (C6H6, 78 u), anisole (C7H8O, 108 u) and 2,4-dimethylaniline (C8H11N, 121 u), the corresponding phenol product ((C6H5OH) +•, m/z 94), (C7H7O−OH)+•, m/z 124) and (C8H10NOH+H)+, m/z 138)) were observed, accompanied with the production of electron transfer (ET) products (C6H6) +•, (C7H8O) +•) or proton transfer (PT) product ((C8H11N+H)+). Isotope labeling experiments proved that OH in corresponding phenol products was originated from (H2O)2+•. Interestingly, when (H2O)2+• reacted with substituted benzenes bearing strong electron-withdrawing group, such as benzonitrile (C6H5CN, 103 u) and nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2, 123 u), the main products were the radical substituted adducts (C6H5CN+ H2O)+• (m/z 121) and (C6H5NO2+H2O)+• (m/z 141), respectively, without phenol products or substituted benzene radical cation were noticed. It was obvious that the reaction between (H2O)2+• and the substrate occurred through four competing processes: (a) electron transfer (ET) reaction, in which aromatic compounds release an electron to (H2O)2+• to from an aromatic radical cation; (b) proton transfer (PT) reaction in which aromatic compounds got a proton derived from the dissociation of (H2O)2+•; (c) dissociative electron transfer (DET) reaction, accompanied with the electron transfer process, C−H bond cleavage and C−OH bond formation; (d) radical substitution reaction in which a radical cation adduct consisting of aromatic molecule and H2O generates. It was speculated that the diverse reactivity of (H2O)2+• was owe to its two interchange structures ((H2O)H+−•OH and [H2O∴OH2]+•) generates. It was proposed that the electron withdrawing groups on the aromatic ring would benefit for the existence of two-center and three-electron structure of (H2O)2+• and induced the radical substitution reaction. In contrary, compounds without electron withdrawing groups or bearing electron donating groups on the aromatic ring would contribute to the presence of proton transfer structure of (H2O)2+• (containing H+ and •OH) and facilitate the C−OH bond formation. This study will help to elucidate the chemical reaction processes involving benzene or substituted benzenes and (H2O)2+•.
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