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Context and results : In this paper, the crystal structure, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of SrVO3 have been systematically studied by first-principles calculation. The results show that the calculated lattice parameters are in good agreement with the experimental values of X-ray diffraction. The density of states is described in detail in this paper. By analyzing the crystal structure and electronic properties of SrVO3, the magnetic properties of SrVO3 are obtained from the one unpaired electrons of V and the exchange interaction between two V ions. At the same time, a detailed analysis of the optical properties of SrVO3 was conducted, and it was found that it is transparent in the visible light range. Finally, the mechanical properties of SrVO3 are calculated, which can provide some references for future research. Computational method: In this paper, a first-principles method based on density functional theory (DFT) is reported for PBE-GGA analysis using the plane wave-pseudo potential method in a quantum concentrate packet, U value of 7 eV to V-d and a U value of 2 eV to O-p, Grimme correction by DFT-D method. The k points in the Brillouin region are set to 4 × 4 × 4. The energy convergence criterion for self-consistent field calculation is set at 5.0 × 10−6 eV/atom, and the cutoff energy is 1170 eV. In this paper, the force acting on each atom is not more than 0.01 eV/Å, the maximum stress is not more than 0.02GPa, and the maximum atomic displacement is 5 × 10−4 Å. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Slip factor is an important parameter in the hydraulic design of centrifugal pump impeller for handling viscous oils. How to extract the factor from CFD computational results and how flow rate and liquid viscosity to affect it remain unclear. In the present paper, the flip factor was estimated by means of two approaches: one is from the velocity triangles at the impeller outlet and the other is due to the impeller theoretical head of 3D turbulent viscous fluid. The velocity of water and viscous oils in the impeller and volute computed by CFD was validated with LDV measurements at the best efficiency point. The effect of exit blade angle on slip factor was clarified. It was shown that the two approaches result into two different slip factors. The factors are significantly dependent of flow rate; however, the liquid viscosity seems to take less effect on them. Volute is responsible for reduction in tangential velocity of liquid at the outlet of impeller at low flow rates. The slip factor of impeller with large exit blade angle is not sensitive to flow rate., 1. Introduction The performance of centrifugal pump handling water and viscous oils was investigated numerically by using a CFD code FLUENT based on a steady, 3D, and incompressible turbulent flow. [...]

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Selenium compounds have strong anti-tumor effects and are well-tolerated. We examined the anti-tumor effects of (NH 4 ) 2 H 15 Se 2 VI Mo 10 V 3 O 52 ·2H 2 O (Se 2 Mo 10 V 3) , a heteropoly compound containing selenium. Se 2 Mo 10 V 3 inhibited proliferation in K562 cells with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration of 78.72±2.82 mg/L after 48 h and 24.94±0.88 mg/L after 72 h. Typical apoptotic morphologies were also observed in K562 cells treated with Se 2 Mo 10 V 3 , as were increased intracellular levels of Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , H + , and reactive oxygen species, and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential. In addition, Se 2 Mo 10 V 3 treatment triggered cytochrome C release and inhibited IκBα degradation and NF-κB translocation. In vivo experiments revealed that 5 or 10 mg/kg Se 2 Mo 10 V 3 inhibited the growth of sarcoma 180 and hepatoma 22 xenograft tumors. These results indicate that Se 2 Mo 10 V 3 inhibits tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo and induces apoptosis in K562 cells, possibly by inhibiting the NF-κB/IκBα pathway., Competing Interests: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Aim: To study the relationship between structure and antioxidation activity of spin labeled derivatives of podophyllic acid hydrazide (GP) in tissues and red blood cells (RBC) from rats., Methods: The homogenate of liver, heart, and kidneys of rats was used to measure malondialdehyde (MDA) spontaneous generated and induced by hydroxyl free radical generation system (Fe2+-ascorbic acid, FRGS) or doxorubicin (DOX) by TBA colorimetric method. H2O2-caused hemolysis was determined spectrophotometrically. Superoxide anion from zymosan-stimulated neutrophils of rats was evaluated by NBT-reduction assay., Results: GP1 and GP1OH obviously inhibited MDA formation either spontaneously or induced by FRGS and DOX and antagonized hemolysis induced by H2O2, but GP and GP1H showed less potent activity. GP1 also inhibited the formation of superoxide anion from activated neutrophils of rats., Conclusion: Introduction of nitroxyl radical moieties into GP generated potent derivatives with antioxidative activity. The essential antioxidation active groups of spin labeled derivative of GP are NO or NOH group in nitroxyl radical moieties.

Aim: To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of recombinant human superoxide dismutase (rhSOD)., Methods: Inflammation models such as croton oil-induced ear swelling and carrageenan-induced hind paw edema in mice and rats were prepared. The nitric oxide synthase (NOS ) activity was measured by NADPH-diaphoras stain assay, N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (beta-NAG) activity by spectrophotography, malondialdehyde (MDA) content by thiobarbituric acid (TBA) fluorescence technique, and interleukin-1beta (IL -1beta), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha), and IL-8 content by radioimmunoassay (RIA)., Results: rhSOD 20-80 mg/kg ip, 40-80 mg/kg im, and 80 mg/kg ip significantly inhibited carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats, croton oil-induced ear swelling in mice, and carrageenan-induced hind paw edema in mice, respectively. In the rat arthritis induced by carrageenan, rhSOD 40 mg/kg reduced MDA content in inflamed paws, inhibited NOS activity, and lowered the content of IL-1beta and TNFalpha in exudate significantly. The inhibitory effect of rhSOD 40 mg/kg ip on IL-1beta production was more evident than that of dexamethasone 2 mg/kg ip. Also rhSOD obviously inhibited neutrophil infiltration; However, rhSOD had no effect on beta-NAG activity in exudate., Conclusion: rhSOD has anti-inflammatory effect on experimental inflammation in rats and mice, and its mechanisms are relevant to oxygen free radical scavenging, anti-lipid peroxidation, inhibition of neutrophil infiltration, and formation of inflammatory cytokines.