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Annual gross primary productivity (AGPP) is the basis for grain production and terrestrial carbon sequestration. Mapping regional AGPP from site measurements provides methodological support for analysing AGPP spatiotemporal variations thereby ensures regional food security and mitigates climate change. Based on 641 site-year eddy covariance measuring AGPP from China, we built an AGPP mapping scheme based on its formation and selected the optimal mapping way, which was conducted through analysing the predicting performances of divergent mapping tools, variable combinations, and mapping approaches in predicting observed AGPP variations. The reasonability of the selected optimal scheme was confirmed by assessing the consistency between its generating AGPP and previous products in spatiotemporal variations and total amount. Random forest regression tree explained 85 % of observed AGPP variations, outperforming other machine learning algorithms and classical statistical methods. Variable combinations containing climate, soil, and biological factors showed superior performance to other variable combinations. Mapping AGPP through predicting AGPP per leaf area (PAGPP) explained 86 % of AGPP variations, which was superior to other approaches. The optimal scheme was thus using a random forest regression tree, combining climate, soil, and biological variables, and predicting PAGPP. The optimal scheme generating AGPP of Chinese terrestrial ecosystems decreased from southeast to northwest, which was highly consistent with previous products. The interannual trend and interannual variation of our generating AGPP showed a decreasing trend from east to west and from southeast to northwest, respectively, which was consistent with data-oriented products. The mean total amount of generated AGPP was 7.03 ± 0.45 PgC yr

The mitochondrial (mt) genome of Eumeta variegata Snellen (Psychidae) has been sequenced and annotated. The mt genome has a total length of 15,793 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA, two rRNA genes, and an AT-rich control region (GenBank accession no. MN242985). The nucleotide composition was extremely AT-rich, and the AT content is 81.57%. The gene order is consistent with other sequenced mt genome of moths and butterflies from Ditrysia. The sequence similarity of E. variegate mt genomes between the specimen of China and South Korea is 98.38%, whereas the similarity between the specimen of China and Japan is 90.61%. The sequence of PCGs and rRNAs among different specimens are similar, and many differences are detected at the region of A + T-rich region and the tRNA block ‘ARNS1EF’.

PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the potential systemic antitumor effects of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and apatinib (a novel vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 inhibitor) via reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment for lung carcinoma.Materials and MethodsLewis lung cancer cells were injected into C57BL/6 mice in the left hindlimb (primary tumor; irradiated) and in the right flank (secondary tumor; nonirradiated). When both tumors grew to the touchable size, mice were randomly divided into eight treatment groups. These groups received normal saline or three distinct doses of apatinib (50 mg/kg, 150 mg/kg, and 200 mg/kg) daily for 7 days, in combination with a single dose of 15 Gy radiotherapy or not to the primary tumor. The further tumor growth/regression of mice were followed and observed.ResultsFor the single 15 Gy modality, tumor growth delay could only be observed at the primary tumor. When combining SABR and apatinib 200 mg/kg, significant retardation of both primary and secondary tumor growth could be observed, indicated an abscopal effect was induced. Mechanism analysis suggested that programmed death-ligand 1 expression increased with SABR was counteract by additional apatinib therapy. Furthermore, when apatinib was combined with SABR, the composition of immune cells could be changed. More importantly, this two-pronged approach evoked tumor antigen–specific immune responses and the mice were resistant to another tumor rechallenge, finally, long-term survival was improved.ConclusionOur results suggested that the tumor microenvironment could be managed with apatinib, which was effective in eliciting an abscopal effect induced by SABR.

Lithium-ion batteries with the FeF3·0.33H2O cathode material enable a high energy density and safety. However, a major challenge of FeF3·0.33H2O is its low conductivity. In this work, Fe1-2x/3MnxF3·0.33H2O (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, and 0.07) are prepared via the solvent thermal method. Systematic investigations have studied the effect of Mn-doping on the physical and electrochemical properties. The results indicate that Mn-doping not only does not destroy the lattice structure of FeF3·0.33H2O, but also reduces the resistance and improves the diffusion coefficient of lithium ion, which provide it with better electrochemical properties. Fe0.98Mn0.03F3·0.33H2O delivers much excellent cycling performance and rate capacity than other materials. It has a 284.2 mAh g−1 initial discharge capacity that remains at 258.9 mAh g−1 after 50 cycles at 0.1 C, giving the high capacity retention rate of 91.1%. Additionally, the initial discharge capacity of Fe0.98Mn0.03F3·0.33H2O is 245, 231, 217, and 203 mAh g−1 at 1, 2, 5, and 10 C in the voltage range of 1.5–4.5 V vs. Li+/Li, respectively.

The FeF3·0.33H2O cathode material can exhibit a high capacity and high energy density through transfer of multiple electrons in the conversion reaction and has attracted great attention from researchers. However, the low conductivity of FeF3·0.33H2O greatly restricts its application. Generally, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene can be used as conductive networks to improve the conductivities of active materials. In this work, the FeF3·0.33H2O cathode material was synthesized via a liquid-phase method, and the FeF3·0.33H2O/CNT + graphene nanocomposite was successfully fabricated by introduction of CNTs and graphene conductive networks. The electrochemical results illustrate that FeF3·0.33H2O/CNT + graphene nanocomposite delivers a high discharge capacity of 234.2 mAh g−1 in the voltage range of 1.8–4.5 V (vs. Li+/Li) at 0.1 C rate, exhibits a prominent cycling performance (193.1 mAh g−1 after 50 cycles at 0.2 C rate), and rate capability (140.4 mAh g−1 at 5 C rate). Therefore, the electronic conductivity and electrochemical performance of the FeF3·0.33H2O cathode material modified with CNTs and graphene composite conductive network can be effectively improved.

Two templated borates [HDBU][B5O6(OH)4] and [HDBN][B5O6(OH)4] (denoted 1 and 2, DBU=1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene and DBN=1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene) have been synthesized by solvent evaporation in this work. The crystal structure of 1 is reported and consists of superbase cations and [B5O6(OH)4]− anions. The [B5O6(OH)4]− anions are connected together by H-bonds to form a supramolecular framework in which the [HDBU]+ cations are located. Crystal data for 1 are as following: Triclinic, P-1(NO.2), a = 9.5380(7) A, b = 9.9420(8) A, c = 10.5633(7) A, α = 66.697(3)°, β = 66.457(3)°, γ = 87.720(4)°, Z = 2. Additionally, structures of the obtained templated borates have been further confirmed by Elemental Analysis, FTIR, PXRD, TG and DSC techniques.

Two unusual organic templated borates, [Al(C 3 H 12 N 2 )(C 2 H 7 N)]·[B 5 O 10 ] ( 1 ) and [Zn(HCOO)(1,2-dap) 2 ]·[B 5 O 7 (OH) 4 ] ( 2 ) were synthesized under solvothermal conditions ([HCOO] − = formic ion; 1,2-dap = 1,2-diaminopropane). The obtained 1 and 2 borates were characterized by using elemental analysis, FTIR, PXRD, TG, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in the Pbca space group and shows a 3D anionic framework based on AlO 4 and B 5 O 10 clusters. Interestingly, there are two kinds of organic amines in the structure: one was 1, 2-dap, while the other was ethylamine from the in situ reaction of 1,2-dap. 2 crystallizes in the P -1 space group, and consists of a [Zn(HCOO)(1,2-dap) 2 ] + cation and [B 5 O 6 (OH) 4 ] − polyanion, the presence of [HCOO] − suggests the in situ decomposition of DMF (DMF = N, N-Dimethylformamide).

Herein, a templated borate, [Emmim][B5O6(OH)4] (denoted 1, Emmim = 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium), has been synthesized. It is unexpectedly observed that 1 exhibits a series of broadened luminescence curves from −183 to 75 °C, the emission intensities are measured as a decreasing function of temperature, and the line width of the PL emission is strongly enhanced when temperatures decrease below −100 °C. In addition to this, hydrogen bonding (H–B) in 1 with distinctly enlarging trends was observed as the temperature increased. The influence of temperature on H-Bs and physical properties was explored through single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, theoretical calculations, PL, and dielectric constant test. The results indicate that the temperature can impact weak H-Bs interactions and the PL can be seen as a prober to the varying of structure such as H-Bs in borate crystal.

The first column of two-dimensional (2D)-layered metal-complex-templated nickel borate was obtained by using a solvothermal synthesis method. The 2D nickel borate [Ni(en)3]·[Ni0.5B6O8(OH)4]·Cl (1; en = ethylenediamine) contains [Ni(en)3]2+, Cl–, and the first reported inorganic nickel borate layer [Ni0.5B6O8(OH)4]−, which is formed by the interconnection of Ni and O atoms in the B–O cluster. By increasing the reaction temperature during the synthesis process of compound 1, the one-dimensional (1D) chain nickel borate [Ni(en)3]2·[B7O10(OH)3]·Cl2 (2) was obtained, wherein the [B7O10(OH)3] cluster was connected through an O atom to form a 1D chain structure. By adjusting the molar ratio of the raw materials, that is, adjusting the pH of the reaction, the other 1D chain nickel borate Ni(en)3·Hen·[B9O13(OH)4]·H2O (3) was obtained, in which [B5O8(OH)2] and [B4O7(OH)2] clusters can be connected via a common O atom to form an infinite [B9O13(OH)4] polyanionic chain. Meanwhile, we successfully synthesized the isof...

Crop consumptive water use is recognized as a key element to understand regional water management performance. This study documents an attempt to apply a regional evapotranspiration model (SEBAL) and crop information for assessment of regional crop (summer maize and winter wheat) actual evapotranspiration (ETa) in Huang-Huai-Hai (3H) Plain, China. The average seasonal ETa of summer maize and winter wheat were 354.8 and 521.5 mm respectively in 3H Plain. A high-ETa belt of summer maize occurs in piedmont plain, while a low ETa area was found in the hill-irrigable land and dry land area. For winter wheat, a high-ETa area was located in the middle part of 3H Plain, including low plain-hydropenia irrigable land and dry land, hill-irrigable land and dry land, and basin-irrigable land and dry land. Spatial analysis demonstrated a linear relationship between crop ETa, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), and the land surface temperature (LST). A stronger relationship between ETa and NDVI was found in the metaphase and last phase than other crop growing phase, as indicated by higher correlation coefficient values. Additionally, higher correlation coefficients were detected between ETa and LST than that between ETa and NDVI, and this significant relationship ran through the entire crop growing season. ETa in the summer maize growing season showed a significant relationship with longitude, while ETa in the winter wheat growing season showed a significant relationship with latitude. The results of this study will serve as baseline information for water resources management of 3H Plain.

A sodium-ammonia tetraborate Na1.33(NH4)0.67B4O5(OH)4·(H2O)2 (denoted 1) has been synthesized under mild solvothermal condition. The compound crystallizes in the chiral trigonal R32 (155) space group, with the following unit cell parameters: a = 11.172(3) A, b = 11.172(3) A, c = 21.282(10) A; V = 2300.4(14) A3; Z = 3. It has been characterized by single crystal X-ray analysis, element analysis, FTIR, PXRD, TG-DSC and Second-harmonic-generation response. Its structure contains [B4O5(OH)4]2− polyanions, which are further linked by a rare [Na4O18] cluster to form a 3-D framework.

A templated borate [Hdmpip][B5O6(OH)4] (dmpip = 1,4-dimethylpiperazine) has been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray analysis, element analysis, IR spectroscopy, PXRD, TG-DSC, EPR, luminescence spectroscopy, and quantum chemistry analysis. The title compound contains the [B5O6(OH)4]− anions that are connected together by O–H···H H-bonds to form a 3-D network with 1-D tunnels, in which [Hdmpip]+ cations were located in. The luminescence spectra of [C9H14N]·[B5O6(OH)4] showed tunable luminescence emission by means of annealing treatment from 150 to 360 °C.

A series of 2-arylethenyl-8-hydroxyquinoline ligands (A1–A4) with a trimethoxyphenyl, naphthyl, 2-fluoro-4-bromophenyl and anthracenyl group and their corresponding Zn(II) complexes (B1–B4) were synthesized and characterized by means of 1H NMR, ESI-MS, FT-IR and elemental analysis. A1 and A4 were characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The aggregation behavior of zinc salt and ligands in solution was investigated by several techniques, containing 1H NMR, UV–vis and photoluminescence (PL). The electronic nature and volume of arylethenyl substituents affect the absorption wavelength, the emission color, fluorescence lifetime, fluorescence quantum yield and thermostability of Zn(II) complexes. The experiments corroborated that the properties of Zinc(II) complexes can be tuned by introducing different functional substituents.

Branched α-MnO2 nanorods are synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method without surfactants or templates. The formation of α-MnO2 with different morphologies, including branched nanorods and nanorods with controllable length, is achieved by controlling the starting concentration of reactants. The morphology and structure of the branched α-MnO2 nanorods are fully characterized and the growth mechanism is proposed based on the experimental observation. The novel structures presented here enrich the nanoscale community of α-MnO2 materials, thus enabling greater potential applications. The electrochemical properties of as-synthesized branched α-MnO2 nanorods are also studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and galvanostatic charge/discharge measurement. The branched α-MnO2 nanorod electrode shows a high specific capacitance of 182 F g−1 at a current density of 2 A g−1, with a good rate capability (72.5% at 64 A g−1) and excellent cycling stability.

Herein, a templated borate, [Emmim][B

Based on the model-data comparison at the eddy-covariance observation sites from CarboEastAsia datasets, we report the current status of the terrestrial carbon cycle modeling in monsoon Asia. In order to assess the modeling performance and discuss future requirements for both modeling and observation efforts in Asia, we ran eight terrestrial biosphere models at 24 sites from 1901 to 2010. By analyzing the modeled carbon fluxes against the CarboEastAsia datasets, the strengths and weaknesses of terrestrial biosphere modeling over Asia were evaluated. In terms of pattern and magnitude, the carbon fluxes (i.e., gross primary productivity, ecosystem respiration, and net ecosystem exchange) at the temperate and boreal forest sites were simulated best, whereas the simulation results from the tropical forest, cropland, and disturbed sites were poor. The multi-model ensemble mean values showed lower root mean square errors and higher correlations, suggesting that composition of multiple terrestrial biosphere models would be preferable for terrestrial carbon budget assessments in Asia. These results indicate that the current model-based estimation of terrestrial carbon budget has large uncertainties, and future research should further refine the models to permit re-evaluation of the terrestrial carbon budget.

A new phosphor Sm(IO3)3·2H2O was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions. The structure was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray powder diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic system with space group P (No.2), a = 7.1570A, b = 7.4306A, c = 10.6367A, α = 95.205°, β = 104.844°, γ = 109.958°. Some characterizations were performed such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and luminescence spectroscopy. The overall structure of the title compound is two-dimensional. The adjacent iodate layers are further linked with each other by hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional supramolecular network. The luminescent properties of Sm(IO3)3·2H2O were studied, the exhibit tunable emission spectra by means of heating treatment.

The mechanical properties of the whole wall and the wall with openings under vertical loads are analyzed by nonlinearity finite element method (NFEM). The results show that the stress of steel wire has a direct relationship with the load form. The inclined plug wire mainly carries the stress caused by load differences between the two sides of concrete, it makes both sides of concrete work together better. As the diameter of the inclined plug wire increased, the effects on the FQQB mechanical properties become greater, wire mesh stress on both sides decrease, and the vertical displacement of FQQB decrease. Cracks appear above the openings of FQQB which has been cut holes. Steel wire tends to be tension stress concentrated, and there are obvious stress concentration belts on both sides of the opening. However, the size of the opening has little effects on the ultimate bearing capacity of wall panel.

Diaphragm distributes lateral loads, and improves mechanical properties of bridge structure of prestressed concrete (PC) continuous wide girder bridge. The role of diaphragm is more prominent in composite wide girder bridge with corrugated steel webs, which stiffness is smaller compared with PC continuous bridge. Diaphragm is calculated and analyzed of composite box-girder bridge with corrugated steel webs, and reinforcement schemes are presented, aimed at diaphragm crack width overrun and insufficient bearing capacity. The reinforcement scheme is adding prestressed steel cables and special supports, stress and crack resistance are analyzed on reinforced diaphragm to verify the existing problems can be completely solved.

Based on the tested data, the ANSYS finite element analysis software was adopted to establish the finite element model for the concrete beam nonlinear analysis.The finite element models were developed using 3-D solid element for concrete and shell element for the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Ploymer (CFRP) sheet. The results obtained from the ANSYS were compared with the experimental data for two strengthened beams with different thickness CFRP sheet. The comparisons were made for the curves of load-midspan deflection, yielding load and ultimate load. Models were calculated at the same condition as the experimental beams. Two reinforced beams strengthened with CFRP sheet were calculated in four-point bending. The load-deflection curves from the finite element analysis agree well with the experimental results. The average difference in ultimate load for two cases is 5.5%.

Corrugated steel webs have crinkled effect without capacity bearing the axial force and bending moment, which leads to its effective elastic modulus is smaller than that of material. This paper deduced the computational formula of effective elastic modulus corrugated steel webs, and puts forward the calculation method for corrugated steel webs of composite beams. Combined with a continuous composite box-girder bridge with corrugated steel webs, the finite element model is built to analyze the bending performance such as normal tensile stress, normal compressive stress and crack resistance.

Non-convergence often occurs in the solution of highly nonlinear problem by conventional implicit finite element method. As another choice, explicit method is sometimes used by researchers. Through 2 typical static and dynamic examples this paper verifies that explicit finite element method can provide the same exactness of calculation as the implicit method even in the situation that the duration of action exceeds the natural period of structure greatly. At the same time, compared with implicit method, explicit method possesses higher speed, more robust algorithm, and stronger nonlinear capability, so that explicit method can be applied in static and dynamic analysis of structures, especially in large deformation and highly nonlinear problem.

The templated borate, [C9H14N]·[B5O6(OH)4], was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Single crystal X-ray diffraction techonology reveals that it crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P (No. 2). The material was also characterized by element analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and luminescence spectroscopy. The compound consisted of isolated pentaborate [B5O6(OH)4]– and N-butylpyridinium cations [C9H14N]+. The [B5O6(OH)4]– anions are connected together by hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional framework, in which [C9H14N]+ cations are located in. [C9H14N]·[B5O6(OH)4] exhibits tunable luminescence emission at 415–458 nm by means of heating treatment from 100 to 300 °C.

The research of CS panel integration performance of energy saving, load bearing and decoration, shows that exterior materials reflection and absorption of solar radiation is one of the main factors that affects the thermal insulation and building energy efficiency. In this work the experimental detection data is analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively in order to realize the influence of different solar radiation absorption properties from the outer decorative materials to the CS panel indoor thermal environment and energy-saving. The principle of energy saving optimization choice of the CS panel exterior decorative materials is proposed.

In Australia, the distortions of light structures in expansive soil are widely reported, often such damages are due to the soil settlement caused by expansive soil swelling and shrinkage. Expansive soil covers large areas of land in this country and its behavior is complicated. Generally the expansive soil behavior is closely related with the water content. This paper gives a preliminary discussion of soil-water interaction in expansive soil in three aspects: effective stress, soil suction profile and soil water characteristic curve (SWCC). Hopefully the investigation can help making the engineering guideline in real construction.

Construction design, one of the oldest specialties in civil engineering, is a combination work of architectural design and structural analysis. By the development of computer technology, the idea of construction design has been revolutionary changed. This paper introduces a new construction design methodology considering both evolutionary structural optimization and 3D model printing technology. Instead of manual drawing and planning, computer-aided design (CAD) is the used to assist in the creation, modification, or analysis of an architectural design. Computer-aided design involves more than just drawing. In structural engineering area, by using the finite element analysis software (ABAQUS), evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) method can improve the design in defining shape, choosing material and calculating the tolerance of a construction. Finally, the computer designed digital model is made into a three dimensional solid object from the 3D model printer. The solid model can give a visualized view of the whole construction.

We reported here the self-assembly of two supramolecular structures based on similar trimeric Zn(II) units that are built from novel 2-substituted 8-hydroxyquinoline ligands and coordination Zn(II) ions. The aggregation behavior of zinc salt and ligand in solution was investigated by a variety of techniques, including (1)H NMR, UV-vis and photoluminescence (PL). In the solid state, the supramolecular structures can be controlled by the substituted groups (-NO(2) and -F) via intermolecular interaction, such as π···π stacking, C-H···O, and C-F···F-C interactions. As a result, the two trimeric Zn(II) complexes exhibit disparate photophysical properties. The present research holds great promise in the development of novel multinuclear Zn(II) materials, and may contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships.

U-shaped steel –concrete composite beam is a new form of structure components. Through the test of three groups of specimens, the failure modes of structure components, the strain distribution of cross-section, and the load –deformation relationship are analyzed. A preliminary understanding of mechanical characteristics and deformation performance is got from the experimental investigation. The composite beam element is used to conduct nonlinear Finite Element Analysis. Based on the theoretical calculations and experimental investigation, a practical formula of U-shaped steel- concrete composite beam deformation is established. Moreover, the calculated result is in good agreement with the test results.

This paper presents the analysis of the performance of the consensus on regular network structures in information engineering. The consensus protocols introduced are distributed in the sense that each agent only needs information from its neighbors, which reduces the complexity of links between agents significantly. By graph Laplacian spectrum and frequency domain analysis, the performance of the consensus, characterized by the convergence rate and robustness to the communication constraints, are investigated in details. We establish direct connections between the system parameters and the performance of the consensus. Specifically, the convergence rates and the maximum fixed time-delays that can be tolerated by the various regular networks are found explicitly.

This paper briefly expounds the basic principle of structure isolation, reviews the development process of isolated technology. Adopting the common and base isolation system and inputting El-Centro as the earthquake wave, in this paper, comparative analysis of structure’s earthquake-resistant performance was conducted on a 6-layer custom steel structure residence in Changzhou area. The result shows that the gradually matured seismic isolated technology can be applied to steel structure as well, which means the seismic isolation steel structures possess the same characteristics as other seismic isolation structures. With the satisfaction of required bearing capacity, the structural reaction to earthquake has been effectively reduced and its safety has been guaranteed after considering the seismic isolation of steel structure residence; moreover, the storey accelerations reaction has also been greatly declined, meeting higher requirements towards comfortableness of residence structure. Meanwhile, by nonlinear dynamic analysis of simple Bouc-Wen hysteretic model, the requirement towards the biggest ductility was discussed and a brief analysis of the life cycle cost of this residence was worked out. The analysis result demonstrates that the seismic isolation layer has effectively controlled the vibration of superstructure, which would contribute to the reduction of seismic hazard.

Influence of strength variability of braces on the weak shear type concentrically-braced steel frames is studied by pushover and nonlinear time history analysis method, which leads to a conclusion that the overstrength of brace has obviously detrimental influence on the seismic performance of the structure, induces stronger seismic reaction and higher seismic risk. Another valuable discovery is that after the area of the braces of weak shear type centrically-braced steel frames are determined according to the requirement of current codes, the designer can intentionally specify the structural steel of comparatively low strength (for example, the 2nd group in the paper taking 70% strength of steel Q235) for the brace, which can provide the structure more excellent seismic performance.

Analysis of the contrast tests on the property of three test pieces of fabric-reinforced FQQB and observation of the development of slab crack, as well as the analysis of the mechanical mechanism lying in the improvement in crack resistance property of FQQB by fabric. Analysis results show that it is effective to reinforce FQQB by fabric as it not only enhances the moment resistance of wallboard, but also apparently improves the cracking phenomenon of test specimen in the bottom of the board, and improves the anti-cracking ability of an entire building system.

As an endogenous anti-damage material in organism, Taurine (Tau) stems from food and almost resides in all animals’ cells by means of liberation，which could be found in diverse biological actions, including protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury, modulation of intracellular calcium concentration, and antioxidant, and blood pressure-lowering effects[1]. It also has an effect that inducing apoptosis in certain kinds of cells. Our results showed that Tau can degrade cell viability, mitochondrial potentials, and the expression of Procasepase-9 in PASMCs. In conclusion, Tau induces apoptosis in PASMCs through mitochondrial-dependent pathway.

The construction of featured specialty in university is the surest way to promote the reform of Chinese higher engineering education and to encourage the training of innovative and applicative talents. In Changzhou Institute of Technology civil engineering, we base on the “Double Qualified Teacher” teams, implement the double mentors mechanism in students training to enhance students’ engineering process capability. In addition, several themes such as in-depth cooperation between colleges and enterprises, open-ended experiment courses and practical bases construction for teaching and researching are performed in order to efficiently study and practice for building featured specialty of civil engineering.

Adopting the two systems-common base and base isolation and inputting El-Centro wave as the earthquake wave, in this paper, comparative analysis of structure’s earthquake-resistant performance was conducted on a 6-layer custom steel structure residence in Changzhou area. The result shows that the gradually matured isolated technology can be applied to steel structure as well, which means the isolated steel structures possess the same characteristics as other isolated structures. With the satisfaction of required bearing capacity, the structural reaction to earthquake has been effectively reduced and its safety has been guaranteed after considering the isolation of steel structure residence; moreover, the storey accelerations reaction has also been greatly declined, meeting higher requirements towards comfortableness of residence structure. Meanwhile, by nonlinear dynamic analysis of simple Bouc-Wen hysteretic model, the requirement towards the biggest ductility was discussed and a brief analysis of the life cycle cost of this residence was worked out. The analysis result demonstrates that the isolation layer has effectively controlled the vibration of superstructure, which would contribute to the reduction of seismic hazard.

The title compound is prepared by solvothermal treatment of a mixture of H3BO3, NiCl2, DMF, en, and 3-nitrophenylboronic acid in the respective molar ratio of 7.7:0.5:25.9:44.9:0.8 under the co-templating effect of [Ni(en)3]2+ and Hen+ cations (autoclave, 128 °C, 7 d; 34% yield).

Ni(en)3·Hen·[B9O13(OH)4]·H2O was prepared under the cotemplating effect of [Ni(en)3](2+) and Hen(+). It was the first example of a cotemplated borate with an unusual chiral polyanionic chain, which was constructed from [B5O8(OH)2] and [B4O7(OH)2] clusters.

A zinc borate Zn(1,3-DAP)[B4O7] (1) was prepared. 1 possessed a rare chiral zeolitic framework based on a [B4O9] cluster. The combination of a [B4O9] cluster and Zn(1,3-DAP)O3 chain produced a helical ribbon motif and gave rise to a single-stranded helical channel.

The new phosphorSm(IO3)3·2H2O is prepared under mild hydrothermal conditions from the yellow solid product of a heated mixture of Sm2O5 and conc.

[BupyH]·[B5O6(OH)4] is prepared under solvothermal conditions from H3BO3, N-butyl-pyridinium (Bupy) bromide, Al(O-iPr)3, H2O, and pyridine, (autoclave, 180 °C, 7 d).

To examine the change in N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (Nt-proBNP) and big endothelin (big ET) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and to evaluate their value in predicting postoperative mortality and complication.Forty-seven patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting under on-pump (CCABG) and 43 patients undergoing off-pump bypass (OPCAB) were included for study. The levels of Nt-proBNP and big ET were determined before and 24 hours after operation in all patients.(1)There were no differences between two groups. The serum levels of Nt-proBNP and big ET increased significantly 24 hours after operation. Compared with those before operation, Nt-proBNP [(1 083.5 +/- 717.9) pmol/L] in CCABG group was increased [(1 579.2 +/- 719.7)pmol/L, t = -4.30, P0.01], big ET was increased from (1.10 +/- 1.82 ) pmol/L to (1.68 +/- 1.73)pmol/L(t = -5.35, P0.01) 24 hours after operation; Nt-proBNP [(999.6 +/- 843.6) pmol/L] in OPCAB group was increased [(1 460.8+/-830.0) pmol/L, t = -4.20, P0.01], big ET was increased from (1.35 +/- 1.65) pmol/L to (1.73 +/- 1.50) pmol/L (t = -2.46, P=0.018) 24 hours after operation. (2)The level of Nt-proBNP before operation was showed to be negatively correlated with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (r = -0.43, P0.001). (3)By univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis, the association of clinical variable with postoperative complication was assessed. Multivariable predictors, including the level of LVEF (OR = 1.045, 95%CI:0.999-1.092, P = 0.050) and Nt-proBNP 24 hours after operation (OR = 0.990, 95%CI:0.999-1.000, P = 0.014), were significantly associated with a higher postoperative mortality, lower cardiac output, and higher incidence of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. Receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) for Nt-proBNP 24 hours after operation was valid for the prediction of postoperative complication, and the area under the curve was 0.698 (95% CI:0.585-0.811, P0.003), sensitivity and specificity were 88.9% and 57.1%, respectively.Significant increase in Nt-proBNP and ET is found after CABG. BNP and LVEF are showed to be risk factors for postoperative complications in patients undergoing CABG.

Temperature and flowmeter logs are two must ones in the production logging combination tool, but the temperature logs are always being only qualitatively analyzed and the abundant borehole information they hold are in great need to be mined. Started from the thermal transfer and mass transfer phenomena of the two-phase flow in the "formation-borehole" system of the production wells, based on the mass and energy conservation equations, a recursive arithmetic to interpret oil/water two-phase profiles with temperature and fluids flux information has been proposed. A comprehensive study of the effects of each parameter on the profiles interpretation has been carried out, and the potential error trend estimations of the interpretation in oil and water flow flux have been concluded. It has been shown that this method, without any new logging techniques, makes the most of the abundant temperature logs in the field and mines the quantitative information of them, which makes the best of the existing resource and has good applicability and practical values.