Metallic scaffolds with lightweight,low elastic modulus,and high energy-absorbing capacity are widely utilized in industrial applications but usually require post-heat treatment to enhance their comprehen-sive mechani...Metallic scaffolds with lightweight,low elastic modulus,and high energy-absorbing capacity are widely utilized in industrial applications but usually require post-heat treatment to enhance their comprehen-sive mechanical properties.However,it is unclear how to utilize the impact ofβ-Nb on the surrounding matrix for NiTiNb ternary alloys to achieve strength-ductility-superelasticity enhancement.Here,we pre-pared rhomboidal dodecahedral NiTiNb porous scaffolds with a porosity of 85.9%by additive manufac-turing.Subsequently,annealing treatment was employed to drastically reduce the phase transformation temperatures and expand the thermal hysteresis.Interestingly,the 850℃ annealed scaffold exhibited exceeding double compressive strength of the as-built sample,with a remarkable improvement in ductil-ity and superelasticity.From the microstructure perspective,high-temperature annealing caused a further eutectic reaction of the unmelted Nb particles with the NiTi matrix and the transformation of mesh-likeβ-Nb into dispersedly distributed sphericalβ-Nb particles.The microstructure evolution after defor-mation indicated that stress-induced martensitic transformation occurred in the matrix away from the NiTi-Nb eutectic region whereas almost no martensite formed nearbyβ-Nb particles.Atom probe tomog-raphy characterization revealed an element diffusion zone in several nanometers surrounding theβ-Nb particle,where the substitution of Nb with Ti led to a higher Ni:Ti atomic ratio,lowering transforma-tion temperatures.Molecular dynamics simulations illustrated thatβ-Nb particles can not only entangle dislocations internally,acting as reinforcements but also hinder the twin growth,contributing to strain hardening.This work elucidates the influence ofβ-Nb particles on the deformation mechanism of the NiTi-Nb eutectic region through in-depth atomic-scale investigation,which can provide inspiration for the improvement of comprehensive mechanical properties of NiTiNb alloys.展开更多
Maternal consumption of a high-fat diet has been linked to increased risks of obesity and impaired glucose metabolism in offspring.However,the precise epigenetic mechanisms governing these intergenerational effects,pa...Maternal consumption of a high-fat diet has been linked to increased risks of obesity and impaired glucose metabolism in offspring.However,the precise epigenetic mechanisms governing these intergenerational effects,particularly during the early stages of offspring development,remain poorly understood.In this study,female C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to either a high-fat diet or normal chow diet throughout gestation and lactation.Methylated DNA immunoprecipitation(MeDIP)coupled with microarray analysis was employed to identify differentially methylated genes in the livers of offspring at weaning age.We found that maternal high-fat diet feeding predisposes offspring to obesity and impaired glucose metabolism as early as the weaning period.DNA methylation profile analysis unveiled a significant enrichment of differentially methylated genes within the natural killer(NK)cell-mediated cytotoxicity pathway.MeDIP-PCR validated reduced methylation levels of specific genes within this pathway,including tumour necrosis factorα(TNF-α),phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K),and SHC adaptor protein 1(SHC1).Consistently,the expressions of TNF-α,PI3K,and SHC1 were significantly upregulated,accompanied by elevated serum TNF-αand interleukin-6(IL-6)levels in offspring from dams fed with high-fat diet.Moreover,we assessed the expressions of genes associated with NK cell activities,uncovering a notable rise in hepatic granzyme B levels and a trend towards increased CD107a expression in offspring from dams fed a high-fat diet.In addition,methylation levels of TNF-α,PI3K,and SHC1 promoters were inversely correlated with glucose response during glucose tolerance testing.In conclusion,our findings underscore the critical role of the NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity signaling pathway in mediating DNA methylation patterns,thereby contributing to the programming effects of maternal high-fat diet consumption on offspring glucose metabolism as early as the weaning period.展开更多
The stress-strain behavior of brittle siliceous mudstone coarse-grained soils(SMCGSs)under penetrating erosion critically affects the stability of SMCGS-filled embankments in erosion-prone areas,yet remains insufficie...The stress-strain behavior of brittle siliceous mudstone coarse-grained soils(SMCGSs)under penetrating erosion critically affects the stability of SMCGS-filled embankments in erosion-prone areas,yet remains insufficiently understood,particularly regarding particle crushing and critical state behavior under low confining pressures.This study proposes a modified constitutive model to characterize erosion-induced mechanical degradation and nonlinear critical state evolution.A normalized parameter ϑ,derived from the principle of crushing equivalence,is introduced to capture the coupled effects of particle breakage and critical state shifts under varying erosion intensities.Along with a nonlinear tuning index δ,this parameter is integrated into the unified hardening model for low confining pressure(UH-L),resulting in the N-UH-LE model.Consolidated drained(CD)triaxial tests under confining pressures of 100-400 kPa are conducted for model calibration and validation.The model predictions exhibit strong agreement with experimental results,with a maximum relative error of 7.76%.The N-UH-LE model successfully reproduces key mechanical responses,including hardening,softening,shear dilation,and volumetric changes across different erosion levels.Furthermore,erosion-induced degradation decreases with lower confining pressures and higher initial void ratios(e0=0.3,0.5,and 0.7),while variations in interlocking strength(τ0cotφ=40 kPa,80 kPa,and 120 kPa)show limited influence.展开更多
The rational design of high-performance CO2adsorbents remains a critical challenge in addressing global carbon emissions,with metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)emerging as promising candidates due to their tunable pore...The rational design of high-performance CO2adsorbents remains a critical challenge in addressing global carbon emissions,with metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)emerging as promising candidates due to their tunable pore environments.However,the lack of systematic guidelines for functional group selection has hindered their practical implementation in carbon capture applications.Here,this gap was addressed by developing a comprehensive design framework through high-throughput computational screening.Through construction of a topology-directed database of 4797,integrating 10 metal centers with 144 functionalized ligands(18 ligands modified by–NH2,–NO2,–CH3,–CF3,–SH2,–SO2,–OH,and–OLi)across 36 topologies,the fundamental structure–property relationships governing CO2capture performance was established.Multi-metric evaluation reveals that–NO2,–SO2,and–OLi dramatically enhance CO2selectivity over CH_4/N2via selectivity(Sads),working capacity(ΔN),adsorbent performance score(APS),sorbent selection parameter(Ssp),and renewability R.Specially,ΔN rises from 2.34(pristine)to 5.91–7.94 mmol g-1and Sadssurges from 24.94/40.36 to 121.11/176.87(–NO2),149.94/215.54(–SO2),and 58.64/267.44(–OLi).Besides,the critical trade-off between adsorption strength and renewability demonstrates that enhanced performance comes at the cost of reduced renewability,where stronger CO2affinity(isosteric heat of-29.15,-29.96,and-30.09 for–NO2,–SO2,and–OLi)compromises renewability(R reduced by -50%).To resolve this trade-off,a novel energy efficiency(η)metric was introduced,which holistically evaluates both adsorption performance(Sads,ΔN,APS,Ssp,and R)and energy inputs(desorption heat,pressure-swing energy,net loss).This leads to the identification of–SO2as the optimal functional group that balances exceptional CO2capture(η=6.17/12.78 for CO2over CH_4/N2),surpassing the second higher of 4.74/8.80 in–CF3and 0.99/2.18 in non-functionalized counterparts.Adopting high-throughput computational screening methods,this work provides both fundamental insights into host–guest interactions in functionalized MOFs and a practical framework for designing next-generation adsorbents,bridging the gap between materials discovery and process engineering considerations in carbon capture technologies.展开更多
Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powd...Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powder by gas atomization due to their poor amorphous forming ability,and their following nanocrystallizations also require high temperatures or heating rates.In present work,we invented novel high-performance Fe-based nanocrystalline powders that can be directly manufactured by gas atomization without annealing.The as-atomized Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders exhibit fine α-Fe(Si)crystals with an average size of 15.1 nm and high saturation magnetization(Ms)of 156.2 emu/g.The Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7soft magnetic powder cores annealed at 480℃for 60 min process high effective permeability of 35.9 and low core losses(50 mT/100 kHz)of 310.1 mW/cm3.These outstanding magnetic properties and good processability make the developed Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders highly promising for high-performance inductors and transformers.展开更多
Background:The absence of effective animal models for sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD)remains a pivotal barrier to therapy development.Because methanol metabolism produces endogenous formaldehyde,a neurotoxic agen...Background:The absence of effective animal models for sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD)remains a pivotal barrier to therapy development.Because methanol metabolism produces endogenous formaldehyde,a neurotoxic agent linked to cognitive decline,this study investigated whether chronic,low-dose methanol exposure could recapitulate AD-like pathology and cognitive deficits in rhesus monkey,thereby establishing a nonhuman primate animal model driven by this environmental-metabolic insult.Methods:Adult rhesus monkeys received low-concentration methanol for 9 months.Behavioral tests for cognition,locomotion,sleep,and vision were conducted.Postmortem analyses involved histopathological examination,immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence,and Western blot to evaluate neuronal integrity,microglial activation,and the expression of key proteins associated with AD(amyloid-β[Aβ],phosphorylated tau,TAR DNA-binding protein 43[TDP-43])and cellular stress(synaptic markers,mitochondrial fission,autophagy,and apoptosis-related proteins).Results:Chronic methanol exposure led to progressive cognitive and memory impairment without significant motor or visual deficits.Neuropathology revealed brain atrophy,neuronal loss,synaptic damage,microglial activation,and mitochondrial structural disorganization.Critically,the exposed animals exhibited hallmark AD-like molecular alterations,including increased Aβ deposition,tau hyperphosphorylation,and TDP-43 dysregulation.Furthermore,neurotoxicity was associated with elevated urinary formaldehyde,enhanced mitochondrial fission,increased autophagy,and elevated apoptosis.Conclusion:Chronic low-dose methanol exposure in rhesus monkeys recapitulates progressive cognitive deficits and AD-like neuropathological features.This model,driven by endogenous formaldehyde toxicity,effectively mimics key aspects of sporadic AD.Our findings shed light on the neurotoxic mechanisms of methanol and propose a reproducible and translationally relevant nonhuman primate model for studying AD pathogenesis and evaluating potential therapeutics.展开更多
Escherichia coli(E.coli)poses a grave threat to food safety,underscoring the need for expeditious and precise detection methodologies.Conventional colorimetric approaches are simple,but they frequently lack accuracy a...Escherichia coli(E.coli)poses a grave threat to food safety,underscoring the need for expeditious and precise detection methodologies.Conventional colorimetric approaches are simple,but they frequently lack accuracy and stability.This study constructed an aptamer-based colorimetric biosensor,leveraging the enzyme-mimicking activity of octahedral Ag2O nanoparticles(NPs),mediated by oligonucleotides,aiming for highly sensitive foodborne E.coli detection.The P12-55 aptamer can be adsorbed onto the octahedral Ag2O NPs surface,thereby significantly enhancing their oxidase-mimicking activity.The aptamer enhances activity by promoting·O2−generation,and accelerating electron transfer to the 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)substrate.In the presence of E.coli in the sensing system,the aptamer exhibits a preferential binding affinity for the bacteria,thereby restoring the oxidase-mimicking activity and enabling the transduction of the detection signal.The biosensor exhibited a range of linear detection of 3×102-3×108CFU·mL−1,and the limit of detection(LOD)was as low as 4 CFU·mL−1.Recovery rates of 99.1%to 104%were achieved in milk and tap water samples,demonstrating outstanding practicality and reliability.This study proposes a novel and efficient method for the rapid detection of harmful bacteria in food,which is of significant importance for food safety assurance.展开更多
Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)is an incurable and irreversible neurodegen-erative disease,without a clear pathogenesis.Therefore,identification of candidates before amyloid-βplaque(Aβ)deposition proceeds is ...Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)is an incurable and irreversible neurodegen-erative disease,without a clear pathogenesis.Therefore,identification of candidates before amyloid-βplaque(Aβ)deposition proceeds is of major significance for earlier intervention in AD.Methods:To explore the potential noninvasive earlier biomarkers of AD in a 5XFAD mouse model,microRNAs(miRNAs)from urinary exosomes in 1-month-old pre-Aβaccumulation 5XFAD mice models and their littermate controls were profiled by mi-croarray analysis.The differentially expressed miRNAs were further analyzed via droplet digital PCR(ddPCR).Results:Microarray analysis demonstrated that 48 differentially expressed miRNAs(18 upregulated and 30 downregulated),of which six miRNAs-miR-196b-5p,miR-339-3p,miR-34a-5p,miR-376b-3p,miR-677-5p,and miR-721-were predicted to display gene targets and important signaling pathways closely associated with AD pathogenesis and verified by ddPCR.Conclusions:Urinary exosomal miRNAs showing differences in expression prior to Aβ-plaque deposition were identified.These exosomal miRNAs represent potential noninvasive biomarkers that may be used to prevent AD in clinical applications.展开更多
The effects of working pressure on the component, surface morphology, surface roughness, and deposition rate of glow discharge polymer (GDP) films by a trans-2-butene/hydrogen gas mixture were investigated based on ...The effects of working pressure on the component, surface morphology, surface roughness, and deposition rate of glow discharge polymer (GDP) films by a trans-2-butene/hydrogen gas mixture were investigated based on plasma characteristics diagnosis. The composition and ion energy distributions of a multi-carbon (CaHs/H2) plasma mixture at different working pressures were diagnosed by an energy-resolved mass spectrometer (MS) during the GDP film deposition process. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) and white-fight interferometer (WLI) results were obtained to investigate the structure, morphology and roughness characterization of the deposited films, respectively. It was found that the degree of ionization of the C4H8/H2 plasma reduces with an increase in the working pressure. At a low working pressure, the C-H fragments exhibited small-mass and high ion energy in plasma. In this case, the film had a low CH3/CH2 ratio, and displayed a smooth surface without any holes, cracks or asperities. While the working pressure increased to 15 Pa, the largest number of large-mass fragments led to the deposition rate reaching a maximum of 2.11 #m h-1, and to hole defects on the film surface. However, continuing to increase the working pressure, the film surface became smooth again, and the interface between clusters became inconspicuous without etching pits.展开更多
The development and evolution of precipitation microphysical parameters and the vertical structure characteristics associated with Typhoon Yagi(201814)are analyzed in the city of Jinan,Shandong Province based primaril...The development and evolution of precipitation microphysical parameters and the vertical structure characteristics associated with Typhoon Yagi(201814)are analyzed in the city of Jinan,Shandong Province based primarily on the observations of a micro rain radar(MRR),a cloud radar,and a disdrometer.The precipitation process is further subdivided into four types:convective,stratiform,mixed,and light precipitation according to the ground disdrometer data,which is in agreement with the vertical profile of the radar reflectivity detected by the MRR.Vertical winds may be the main source of MRR retrieval error during convective precipitation.Convective precipitation has the shortest duration but makes the largest contribution to the cumulative precipitation.Collision-coalescence is the main microphysical process of stratiform precipitation and light precipitation below the bright band observed by the MRR.It is worth noting that as Typhoon Yagi(201814)transformed into an extratropical cyclone,its raindrop size distributions no longer had the characteristics of maritime precipitation,but become more typical of the characteristic of continental precipitation,which represents a very different raindrop size distribution from that which is normally observed in a landfalling typhoon.展开更多
The influence of oxygen supply mode on the KIVCET (a Russian acronym for flash?cyclone?oxygen?electric?smelting) process was investigated using numerical simulation. The mass rate ratio (MRR) of central oxygen to late...The influence of oxygen supply mode on the KIVCET (a Russian acronym for flash?cyclone?oxygen?electric?smelting) process was investigated using numerical simulation. The mass rate ratio (MRR) of central oxygen to lateral oxygen of the central jet distributor (CJD) burner was defined to express the oxygen supply mode, and the KIVCET process with an MRR ranging from 0.09 to 0.39 was simulated. The results show that there are four efficient reaction regions that correspond to four CJD burners. A higher central oxygen flow improves the mixing between particles and oxygen, thus enhancing reactions and shortening the reaction regions. However, a higher dust rate is induced due to the spread of the particle columns. The optimal MRR for a KIVCET furnace with a smelting capacity of 50000 kg/h is suggested to be 0.31. In this case, the chemical reactions associated with the feed are completed with an acceptable dust rate.展开更多
One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids(OBDF) that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were teste...One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids(OBDF) that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were tested to investigate the characteristics of gas-hydrate formation,agglomeration and inhibition by an experimental system under the temperature of 4 ?C and pressure of 20 MPa,which would be similar to the case of 2000 m water depth.The results validate the hydrate shell formation model and show that the water cut can greatly influence hydrate formation and agglomeration behaviors in the OBDF.The oleophobic effect enhanced by hydrate shell formation which weakens or destroys the interfacial films effect and the hydrophilic effect are the dominant agglomeration mechanism of hydrate particles.The formation of gas hydrates in OBDF is easier and quicker than in water-based drilling fluids in deep-water conditions of low temperature and high pressure because the former is a W/O dispersive emulsion which means much more gas-water interfaces and nucleation sites than the later.Higher ethylene glycol concentrations can inhibit the formation of gas hydrates and to some extent also act as an anti-agglomerant to inhibit hydrates agglomeration in the OBDF.展开更多
A validated numerical model was established to simulate gas−liquid flow behaviors in the oxygen-enriched side-blown bath furnace.This model included the slip velocity between phases and the gas thermal expansion effec...A validated numerical model was established to simulate gas−liquid flow behaviors in the oxygen-enriched side-blown bath furnace.This model included the slip velocity between phases and the gas thermal expansion effect.Its modeling results were verified with theoretical correlations and experiments,and the nozzle-eroded states in practice were also involved in the analysis.Through comparison,it is confirmed that the thermal expansion effect influences the flow pattern significantly,which may lead to the backward motion of airflow and create a potential risk to production safety.Consequently,the influences of air injection velocity and furnace width on airflow behavior were investigated to provide operating and design guidance.It is found that the thin layer melt,which avoids high-rate oxygen airflow eroding nozzles,shrinks as the injection velocity increases,but safety can be guaranteed when the velocity ranges from 175 to 275 m/s.Moreover,the isoline patterns and heights of thin layers change slightly when the furnace width increases from 2.2 to 2.8 m,indicating that the furnace width shows a limited influence on production safety.展开更多
The co-occurrence of N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)and residual nitrogen in industrial wastewater presents significant challenges for conventional biological treatment.To overcome these limitations,this study developed an...The co-occurrence of N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)and residual nitrogen in industrial wastewater presents significant challenges for conventional biological treatment.To overcome these limitations,this study developed an innovative zero-valent iron(ZVI)enhanced nitrate-reducing bioreactor(ZVI-NR)that establishes an efficient electron transfer pathway for simultaneous DMF mineralization and nitrate removal.The ZVI-NR system achieved complete DMF removal(100%)and high nitrate reduction efficiency(96.17%±1.50%),representing 40.37%±2.30%and 34.23%±1.30%improvements over conventional NR system.The key innovation involves establishing an Fe2+/Fe3+electron shuttle system,coupled with the selective enrichment of iron-cycling genera(such as Dojkabacteria and Denitratisoma).These genera maintain iron bioavailability and facilitate extracellular electron transfer.The increased enzymatic activity(136.96%–161.23%for nitrateitrite reductases),and dynamic extracellular polymeric substance(EPS)secretion(154.73±4.65 mg/g VSS)featuringα-helix-dominated protein structures that improve microbial aggregation(Dojkabacteria,Chryseobacterium and Arenimonas,etc.).The superior performance of the system is further attributed to dual metabolic regulation through feoAB-mediated Fe2+transport and a formate dehydrogenase mediated mechanism that is hypothesized to contribute to the proton motive force.This study demonstrates a technological breakthrough in industrial wastewater treatment,which achieves stable and complete DMF mineralization at high loading rates.The unique iron-mediated electron transfer that enhances efficient DMF degradation and optimized nitrogen removal,addressing the challenge of treating refractory wastewater containing high organic and nitrogen loads.展开更多
The plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is the causative agent of Sclerotinia stem rot(SSR)disease in most dicotyledons.Among the various proteins involved in drug efflux or substance transport,ATP-bindin...The plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is the causative agent of Sclerotinia stem rot(SSR)disease in most dicotyledons.Among the various proteins involved in drug efflux or substance transport,ATP-binding cassette(ABC)transporters constitute a superfamily of membrane-bound proteins that may play a crucial role in the survival of S.sclerotiorum.However,the expression patterns and functions of ABC transporter genes in S.sclerotiorum remain largely uncharacterized.This study characterized a highly expressed S.sclerotiorum ABC transporter gene during inoculation on host plants,Ss BMR1.Silencing Ss BMR1 resulted in a significant reduction in hyphal growth,infection cushion development,sclerotia formation,and virulence.Moreover,host-induced gene silencing(HIGS)of Ss BMR1 significantly enhanced plant resistance.Transcriptome and metabolomics analyses suggested that Ss BMR1 is involved in antioxidant and toxin transport,thereby influencing fungal defense and cell rescue mechanisms.In comparison to the wild-type strain,Ss BMR1 gene-silenced transformants exhibited a diminished response to extracellar oxidative stress and a decreased exporting of antioxidant glutathione.Tolerance assays further demonstrated the crucial role of Ss BMR1 in conferring resistance to the plant antifungal substances,camalexin and brassinin,as well as certain fungicides.Furthermore,Ss BMR1 gene-silenced transformants showed enhanced repression on virulence when sprayed with camalexin and brassinin on the leaves.Thus,Ss BMR1 likely contributes to virulence by facilitating the export of antioxidant and providing resistance against antifungal agents.The findings of this study provide valuable insights that could contribute to the development of novel management techniques for SSR.展开更多
The aim of the current study was to investigate the microstructural evolution during dynamic recrystallization in coarse Nb microalloyed austenite in thin slab direct rolling (TSDR) processing. A model was developed...The aim of the current study was to investigate the microstructural evolution during dynamic recrystallization in coarse Nb microalloyed austenite in thin slab direct rolling (TSDR) processing. A model was developed to predict the change of the austenite grain size during the dynamic recrystallization, by using the law of mixtures. The equations initially developed for partial static recrystallization were used for partial dynamic recrystallization, by adjusting the value of the constant. The results show that the change of the austenite grain size can be reasonably described by using the equations developed according to the law of mixtures.展开更多
To maintain gas hydrate stability, low-temperature drilling fluids and high drilling speeds should be used while drilling in gas hydrate-bearing sediments. The effect of the drilling fluid on downhole rock surfaces at...To maintain gas hydrate stability, low-temperature drilling fluids and high drilling speeds should be used while drilling in gas hydrate-bearing sediments. The effect of the drilling fluid on downhole rock surfaces at low temperatures is very important to increase the drilling rate. This paper analyzed the action mechanism of the drilling fluid on downhole rock surfaces and established a corresponding evaluation method. The softening effect of six simulated drilling fluids with 0.1 wt.% of four common surfactants and two common organic salts on the downhole rock surface strength was evaluated experimentally using the established method at low temperature. The experimental results showed that the surfactants and organic salts used in the drilling fluids aided in the reduction of the strength of the downhole rock surface, and the established evaluation method was able to quantitatively reveal the difference in the softening effect of the different drilling fluids through comparison with water. In particular, the most common surfactant that is used in drilling fluids, sodium dodecyl sulfate(SDS), had a very good softening effect while drilling under low-temperature conditions, which can be widely applied during drilling in low-temperature formations, such as natural gas hydrate-bearing sediments, the deep seafloor and permafrost.展开更多
The escalating global incidence of end-stage renal disease has exacerbated the critical shortage of kidneys from human donors.Porcine kidney xenotransplantation has emerged as the most promising alternative solution t...The escalating global incidence of end-stage renal disease has exacerbated the critical shortage of kidneys from human donors.Porcine kidney xenotransplantation has emerged as the most promising alternative solution to providing an unlimited organ supply.In this review,we examine the historical evolution,current breakthroughs and future directions of kidney xenotransplantation.We probe the milestones from early attempts and non-human primate(NHP)experiments to recent clinical trials involving both brain-dead and living human recipients.The core of this review provides an in-depth discussion of the significant barriers in kidney xenotransplantation,including immune rejection,physiological incompatibilities and the risk of cross-species infection.Next,we systematically outline the multifaceted strategies developed to overcome these barriers.The rapid development of gene editing technology has enabled the establishment of multigene-edited pigs.These donors feature knockout of key carbohydrate antigen genes and expression of various human proteins,including complement regulators,anticoagulants,and immunomodulators.These genetic modifications have extended xenograft survival in NHP models to over 750 days.This is synergized with novel immunosuppressive regimens,tolerance-induction protocols,cellular therapies,and emerging adjuncts like bioengineering materials and organoidon-a-chip technologies.Finally,we discuss future directions,raising concerns about potential complications arising from the biomechanical incompatibility between pigs and human in xenotransplantation,highlighting the need to deploy advanced multiomics to identify unknown xenoantigens,optimize bioengineering materials for local immunomodulation,and validate extracellular vesicles as non-invasive biomarkers.While challenges for long-term xenograft survival remain,kidney xenotransplantation is rapidly advancing from preclinical research to clinical reality,holding huge potential to resolve the organ shortage crisis.展开更多
Cilium,an organelle with a unique proteome and organization,protruding from the cell surface,generally serves as a force generator and signaling compartment.During ciliogenesis,ciliary proteins are synthesized in cyto...Cilium,an organelle with a unique proteome and organization,protruding from the cell surface,generally serves as a force generator and signaling compartment.During ciliogenesis,ciliary proteins are synthesized in cytoplasm and transported into cilia by intraflagellar transport(IFT)particles,where the inner counterparts undergo reverse trafficking.The homeostasis of IFT plays a key role in cilial structure assembly and signaling transduction.Much progress has been made on the mechanisms and functions of IFT;however,recent studies have revealed the involvement of IFT particle subunits in organogenesis and spermatogenesis.In this review,we discuss new concepts concerning the molecular functions of IFT protein IFT25 and how its interactions with other IFT particle subunits are involved in mammalian development and fertility.展开更多
Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)represents the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder,with mitochondrial dysfunction being observed in both AD patients and mouse models.Nonetheless,further investigation is re...Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)represents the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder,with mitochondrial dysfunction being observed in both AD patients and mouse models.Nonetheless,further investigation is required to elucidate the pathogenic genes associated with AD and to develop early diagnostic methodologies centered on mitochondrial function.Methods:In this study,the dataset GSE132903 was retrieved from the GEO database,encompassing both non-demented(ND)control and AD samples.Through the combination of differential expression gene analysis,weighted gene co-expression network analysis,and intersection with mitochondrial database gene sets,four hub genes associated with AD were identified.These four hub genes were subsequently validated in APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models using molecular biology techniques.Results:The hub genes identified through bioinformatics analysis include SYNJ2BP,VDAC1,NUBPL,and COX19.Within the GSE132903 dataset,the expression levels of SYNJ2BP,NUBPL,and COX19 were significantly elevated in the AD group compared to the non-demented(ND)group,whereas VDAC1 expression was reduced in the AD group relative to the ND group.Furthermore,in the hippocampus of APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models,the expression patterns of SYNJ2BP and NUBPL were consistent with the bioinformatics analysis results.Conclusion:Hub genes identified here through bioinformatics and molecular biology may help early diagnosis of AD patients and may also help build new AD models to explore its pathogenesis.展开更多
基金financial supports of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.52274387 and 52311530772.
摘要Metallic scaffolds with lightweight,low elastic modulus,and high energy-absorbing capacity are widely utilized in industrial applications but usually require post-heat treatment to enhance their comprehen-sive mechanical properties.However,it is unclear how to utilize the impact ofβ-Nb on the surrounding matrix for NiTiNb ternary alloys to achieve strength-ductility-superelasticity enhancement.Here,we pre-pared rhomboidal dodecahedral NiTiNb porous scaffolds with a porosity of 85.9%by additive manufac-turing.Subsequently,annealing treatment was employed to drastically reduce the phase transformation temperatures and expand the thermal hysteresis.Interestingly,the 850℃ annealed scaffold exhibited exceeding double compressive strength of the as-built sample,with a remarkable improvement in ductil-ity and superelasticity.From the microstructure perspective,high-temperature annealing caused a further eutectic reaction of the unmelted Nb particles with the NiTi matrix and the transformation of mesh-likeβ-Nb into dispersedly distributed sphericalβ-Nb particles.The microstructure evolution after defor-mation indicated that stress-induced martensitic transformation occurred in the matrix away from the NiTi-Nb eutectic region whereas almost no martensite formed nearbyβ-Nb particles.Atom probe tomog-raphy characterization revealed an element diffusion zone in several nanometers surrounding theβ-Nb particle,where the substitution of Nb with Ti led to a higher Ni:Ti atomic ratio,lowering transforma-tion temperatures.Molecular dynamics simulations illustrated thatβ-Nb particles can not only entangle dislocations internally,acting as reinforcements but also hinder the twin growth,contributing to strain hardening.This work elucidates the influence ofβ-Nb particles on the deformation mechanism of the NiTi-Nb eutectic region through in-depth atomic-scale investigation,which can provide inspiration for the improvement of comprehensive mechanical properties of NiTiNb alloys.
基金sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81800703)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20231088)+8 种基金Beijing Nova Program(Z201100006820117 and 20220484181)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(7184252)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(BMU2021MX013)Peking University Clinical Scientist Training Program(BMU2023PYJH022)Peking University Medicine Seed Fund for Interdisciplinary ResearchChina Endocrine and Metabolism Young Scientific Talent Research Project(2022-N-02-01)China Diabetes Young Scientific Talent Research ProjectBethune-Merck Diabetes Research Fund of Bethune Charitable Foundation。
摘要Maternal consumption of a high-fat diet has been linked to increased risks of obesity and impaired glucose metabolism in offspring.However,the precise epigenetic mechanisms governing these intergenerational effects,particularly during the early stages of offspring development,remain poorly understood.In this study,female C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to either a high-fat diet or normal chow diet throughout gestation and lactation.Methylated DNA immunoprecipitation(MeDIP)coupled with microarray analysis was employed to identify differentially methylated genes in the livers of offspring at weaning age.We found that maternal high-fat diet feeding predisposes offspring to obesity and impaired glucose metabolism as early as the weaning period.DNA methylation profile analysis unveiled a significant enrichment of differentially methylated genes within the natural killer(NK)cell-mediated cytotoxicity pathway.MeDIP-PCR validated reduced methylation levels of specific genes within this pathway,including tumour necrosis factorα(TNF-α),phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K),and SHC adaptor protein 1(SHC1).Consistently,the expressions of TNF-α,PI3K,and SHC1 were significantly upregulated,accompanied by elevated serum TNF-αand interleukin-6(IL-6)levels in offspring from dams fed with high-fat diet.Moreover,we assessed the expressions of genes associated with NK cell activities,uncovering a notable rise in hepatic granzyme B levels and a trend towards increased CD107a expression in offspring from dams fed a high-fat diet.In addition,methylation levels of TNF-α,PI3K,and SHC1 promoters were inversely correlated with glucose response during glucose tolerance testing.In conclusion,our findings underscore the critical role of the NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity signaling pathway in mediating DNA methylation patterns,thereby contributing to the programming effects of maternal high-fat diet consumption on offspring glucose metabolism as early as the weaning period.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52378340)the Postgraduate ScientificResearch Innovation Project of Hunan Province(Grants Nos.QL20230104 and CX20240431)the Shiyanjia Lab(www.shiyanjia.com).
摘要The stress-strain behavior of brittle siliceous mudstone coarse-grained soils(SMCGSs)under penetrating erosion critically affects the stability of SMCGS-filled embankments in erosion-prone areas,yet remains insufficiently understood,particularly regarding particle crushing and critical state behavior under low confining pressures.This study proposes a modified constitutive model to characterize erosion-induced mechanical degradation and nonlinear critical state evolution.A normalized parameter ϑ,derived from the principle of crushing equivalence,is introduced to capture the coupled effects of particle breakage and critical state shifts under varying erosion intensities.Along with a nonlinear tuning index δ,this parameter is integrated into the unified hardening model for low confining pressure(UH-L),resulting in the N-UH-LE model.Consolidated drained(CD)triaxial tests under confining pressures of 100-400 kPa are conducted for model calibration and validation.The model predictions exhibit strong agreement with experimental results,with a maximum relative error of 7.76%.The N-UH-LE model successfully reproduces key mechanical responses,including hardening,softening,shear dilation,and volumetric changes across different erosion levels.Furthermore,erosion-induced degradation decreases with lower confining pressures and higher initial void ratios(e0=0.3,0.5,and 0.7),while variations in interlocking strength(τ0cotφ=40 kPa,80 kPa,and 120 kPa)show limited influence.
基金supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China(22471289 and 22478430)Shandong Natural Science Foundation(ZR2022ME105 and ZR2023ME004)+4 种基金Qingdao Natural Science Foundation(23-2-1-232-zyyd-jch)Geological body description and key technologies of reservoir engineering of CCUS oil displacement(2021ZZ01-03)Science and Technology Major Project on New Oil and Gas Exploration and Development:Research on Comprehensive Control Technology for CO2-Enhanced Miscible and Immiscible Displacement(2024ZD1406601)State Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery of Open Fund Funded Project(2024-KFKT-19)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(24CX06042A and 24CX06070A)。
摘要The rational design of high-performance CO2adsorbents remains a critical challenge in addressing global carbon emissions,with metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)emerging as promising candidates due to their tunable pore environments.However,the lack of systematic guidelines for functional group selection has hindered their practical implementation in carbon capture applications.Here,this gap was addressed by developing a comprehensive design framework through high-throughput computational screening.Through construction of a topology-directed database of 4797,integrating 10 metal centers with 144 functionalized ligands(18 ligands modified by–NH2,–NO2,–CH3,–CF3,–SH2,–SO2,–OH,and–OLi)across 36 topologies,the fundamental structure–property relationships governing CO2capture performance was established.Multi-metric evaluation reveals that–NO2,–SO2,and–OLi dramatically enhance CO2selectivity over CH_4/N2via selectivity(Sads),working capacity(ΔN),adsorbent performance score(APS),sorbent selection parameter(Ssp),and renewability R.Specially,ΔN rises from 2.34(pristine)to 5.91–7.94 mmol g-1and Sadssurges from 24.94/40.36 to 121.11/176.87(–NO2),149.94/215.54(–SO2),and 58.64/267.44(–OLi).Besides,the critical trade-off between adsorption strength and renewability demonstrates that enhanced performance comes at the cost of reduced renewability,where stronger CO2affinity(isosteric heat of-29.15,-29.96,and-30.09 for–NO2,–SO2,and–OLi)compromises renewability(R reduced by -50%).To resolve this trade-off,a novel energy efficiency(η)metric was introduced,which holistically evaluates both adsorption performance(Sads,ΔN,APS,Ssp,and R)and energy inputs(desorption heat,pressure-swing energy,net loss).This leads to the identification of–SO2as the optimal functional group that balances exceptional CO2capture(η=6.17/12.78 for CO2over CH_4/N2),surpassing the second higher of 4.74/8.80 in–CF3and 0.99/2.18 in non-functionalized counterparts.Adopting high-throughput computational screening methods,this work provides both fundamental insights into host–guest interactions in functionalized MOFs and a practical framework for designing next-generation adsorbents,bridging the gap between materials discovery and process engineering considerations in carbon capture technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3809200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52101239)+2 种基金the Ningbo Natural Science Foundation(No.2024J005)the Project of Leading Youth Talents for S&T Innovation in Ningbo(No.2024QL011)the"Pioneer"R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C01075).
摘要Fe-based nanocrystalline powders are ideal soft magnetic materials for matching the wide bandgap semiconductors.Previously developed Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are difficult to produce high-quality precursor powder by gas atomization due to their poor amorphous forming ability,and their following nanocrystallizations also require high temperatures or heating rates.In present work,we invented novel high-performance Fe-based nanocrystalline powders that can be directly manufactured by gas atomization without annealing.The as-atomized Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders exhibit fine α-Fe(Si)crystals with an average size of 15.1 nm and high saturation magnetization(Ms)of 156.2 emu/g.The Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7soft magnetic powder cores annealed at 480℃for 60 min process high effective permeability of 35.9 and low core losses(50 mT/100 kHz)of 310.1 mW/cm3.These outstanding magnetic properties and good processability make the developed Fe73.3Si12B13Cu1.7nanocrystalline powders highly promising for high-performance inductors and transformers.
基金Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2021-I2M-1-034Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2023-PT180-01+1 种基金PUMC Innovation Fund for Graduate Students,Grant/Award Number:2017-1001-07National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:82161138027。
摘要Background:The absence of effective animal models for sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD)remains a pivotal barrier to therapy development.Because methanol metabolism produces endogenous formaldehyde,a neurotoxic agent linked to cognitive decline,this study investigated whether chronic,low-dose methanol exposure could recapitulate AD-like pathology and cognitive deficits in rhesus monkey,thereby establishing a nonhuman primate animal model driven by this environmental-metabolic insult.Methods:Adult rhesus monkeys received low-concentration methanol for 9 months.Behavioral tests for cognition,locomotion,sleep,and vision were conducted.Postmortem analyses involved histopathological examination,immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence,and Western blot to evaluate neuronal integrity,microglial activation,and the expression of key proteins associated with AD(amyloid-β[Aβ],phosphorylated tau,TAR DNA-binding protein 43[TDP-43])and cellular stress(synaptic markers,mitochondrial fission,autophagy,and apoptosis-related proteins).Results:Chronic methanol exposure led to progressive cognitive and memory impairment without significant motor or visual deficits.Neuropathology revealed brain atrophy,neuronal loss,synaptic damage,microglial activation,and mitochondrial structural disorganization.Critically,the exposed animals exhibited hallmark AD-like molecular alterations,including increased Aβ deposition,tau hyperphosphorylation,and TDP-43 dysregulation.Furthermore,neurotoxicity was associated with elevated urinary formaldehyde,enhanced mitochondrial fission,increased autophagy,and elevated apoptosis.Conclusion:Chronic low-dose methanol exposure in rhesus monkeys recapitulates progressive cognitive deficits and AD-like neuropathological features.This model,driven by endogenous formaldehyde toxicity,effectively mimics key aspects of sporadic AD.Our findings shed light on the neurotoxic mechanisms of methanol and propose a reproducible and translationally relevant nonhuman primate model for studying AD pathogenesis and evaluating potential therapeutics.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Projects of General Administration of Customs(2023HK129)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32360621,32160603)the Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(QKHZC[2026]318).
摘要Escherichia coli(E.coli)poses a grave threat to food safety,underscoring the need for expeditious and precise detection methodologies.Conventional colorimetric approaches are simple,but they frequently lack accuracy and stability.This study constructed an aptamer-based colorimetric biosensor,leveraging the enzyme-mimicking activity of octahedral Ag2O nanoparticles(NPs),mediated by oligonucleotides,aiming for highly sensitive foodborne E.coli detection.The P12-55 aptamer can be adsorbed onto the octahedral Ag2O NPs surface,thereby significantly enhancing their oxidase-mimicking activity.The aptamer enhances activity by promoting·O2−generation,and accelerating electron transfer to the 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)substrate.In the presence of E.coli in the sensing system,the aptamer exhibits a preferential binding affinity for the bacteria,thereby restoring the oxidase-mimicking activity and enabling the transduction of the detection signal.The biosensor exhibited a range of linear detection of 3×102-3×108CFU·mL−1,and the limit of detection(LOD)was as low as 4 CFU·mL−1.Recovery rates of 99.1%to 104%were achieved in milk and tap water samples,demonstrating outstanding practicality and reliability.This study proposes a novel and efficient method for the rapid detection of harmful bacteria in food,which is of significant importance for food safety assurance.
基金CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2016-12M-2-006 and 2019-I2M-1-003Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS),Grant/Award Number:2019QNRC001+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:81901114Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:3332019091。
摘要Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)is an incurable and irreversible neurodegen-erative disease,without a clear pathogenesis.Therefore,identification of candidates before amyloid-βplaque(Aβ)deposition proceeds is of major significance for earlier intervention in AD.Methods:To explore the potential noninvasive earlier biomarkers of AD in a 5XFAD mouse model,microRNAs(miRNAs)from urinary exosomes in 1-month-old pre-Aβaccumulation 5XFAD mice models and their littermate controls were profiled by mi-croarray analysis.The differentially expressed miRNAs were further analyzed via droplet digital PCR(ddPCR).Results:Microarray analysis demonstrated that 48 differentially expressed miRNAs(18 upregulated and 30 downregulated),of which six miRNAs-miR-196b-5p,miR-339-3p,miR-34a-5p,miR-376b-3p,miR-677-5p,and miR-721-were predicted to display gene targets and important signaling pathways closely associated with AD pathogenesis and verified by ddPCR.Conclusions:Urinary exosomal miRNAs showing differences in expression prior to Aβ-plaque deposition were identified.These exosomal miRNAs represent potential noninvasive biomarkers that may be used to prevent AD in clinical applications.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51401194)
摘要The effects of working pressure on the component, surface morphology, surface roughness, and deposition rate of glow discharge polymer (GDP) films by a trans-2-butene/hydrogen gas mixture were investigated based on plasma characteristics diagnosis. The composition and ion energy distributions of a multi-carbon (CaHs/H2) plasma mixture at different working pressures were diagnosed by an energy-resolved mass spectrometer (MS) during the GDP film deposition process. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) and white-fight interferometer (WLI) results were obtained to investigate the structure, morphology and roughness characterization of the deposited films, respectively. It was found that the degree of ionization of the C4H8/H2 plasma reduces with an increase in the working pressure. At a low working pressure, the C-H fragments exhibited small-mass and high ion energy in plasma. In this case, the film had a low CH3/CH2 ratio, and displayed a smooth surface without any holes, cracks or asperities. While the working pressure increased to 15 Pa, the largest number of large-mass fragments led to the deposition rate reaching a maximum of 2.11 #m h-1, and to hole defects on the film surface. However, continuing to increase the working pressure, the film surface became smooth again, and the interface between clusters became inconspicuous without etching pits.
基金Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2020MD054)the Key Laboratory for Cloud Physics of the China Meteorological Administration(LCP/CMA,Grant No.2017Z016)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFC1507903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41475028)the Shandong Meteorological Bureau project(Grant Nos.2020sdqxz08,2020sdqxm10,2018SDQN09,2017sdqxz05)。
摘要The development and evolution of precipitation microphysical parameters and the vertical structure characteristics associated with Typhoon Yagi(201814)are analyzed in the city of Jinan,Shandong Province based primarily on the observations of a micro rain radar(MRR),a cloud radar,and a disdrometer.The precipitation process is further subdivided into four types:convective,stratiform,mixed,and light precipitation according to the ground disdrometer data,which is in agreement with the vertical profile of the radar reflectivity detected by the MRR.Vertical winds may be the main source of MRR retrieval error during convective precipitation.Convective precipitation has the shortest duration but makes the largest contribution to the cumulative precipitation.Collision-coalescence is the main microphysical process of stratiform precipitation and light precipitation below the bright band observed by the MRR.It is worth noting that as Typhoon Yagi(201814)transformed into an extratropical cyclone,its raindrop size distributions no longer had the characteristics of maritime precipitation,but become more typical of the characteristic of continental precipitation,which represents a very different raindrop size distribution from that which is normally observed in a landfalling typhoon.
基金Project(61621062)supported by the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
摘要The influence of oxygen supply mode on the KIVCET (a Russian acronym for flash?cyclone?oxygen?electric?smelting) process was investigated using numerical simulation. The mass rate ratio (MRR) of central oxygen to lateral oxygen of the central jet distributor (CJD) burner was defined to express the oxygen supply mode, and the KIVCET process with an MRR ranging from 0.09 to 0.39 was simulated. The results show that there are four efficient reaction regions that correspond to four CJD burners. A higher central oxygen flow improves the mixing between particles and oxygen, thus enhancing reactions and shortening the reaction regions. However, a higher dust rate is induced due to the spread of the particle columns. The optimal MRR for a KIVCET furnace with a smelting capacity of 50000 kg/h is suggested to be 0.31. In this case, the chemical reactions associated with the feed are completed with an acceptable dust rate.
基金supported by Project 863 (No. 2006AA09Z316)NSFC (No. 50704028 and 40974071)
摘要One of the main challenges in deep-water drilling is gas-hydrate plugs,which make the drilling unsafe.Some oil-based drilling fluids(OBDF) that would be used for deep-water drilling in the South China Sea were tested to investigate the characteristics of gas-hydrate formation,agglomeration and inhibition by an experimental system under the temperature of 4 ?C and pressure of 20 MPa,which would be similar to the case of 2000 m water depth.The results validate the hydrate shell formation model and show that the water cut can greatly influence hydrate formation and agglomeration behaviors in the OBDF.The oleophobic effect enhanced by hydrate shell formation which weakens or destroys the interfacial films effect and the hydrophilic effect are the dominant agglomeration mechanism of hydrate particles.The formation of gas hydrates in OBDF is easier and quicker than in water-based drilling fluids in deep-water conditions of low temperature and high pressure because the former is a W/O dispersive emulsion which means much more gas-water interfaces and nucleation sites than the later.Higher ethylene glycol concentrations can inhibit the formation of gas hydrates and to some extent also act as an anti-agglomerant to inhibit hydrates agglomeration in the OBDF.
基金the support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1901606).
摘要A validated numerical model was established to simulate gas−liquid flow behaviors in the oxygen-enriched side-blown bath furnace.This model included the slip velocity between phases and the gas thermal expansion effect.Its modeling results were verified with theoretical correlations and experiments,and the nozzle-eroded states in practice were also involved in the analysis.Through comparison,it is confirmed that the thermal expansion effect influences the flow pattern significantly,which may lead to the backward motion of airflow and create a potential risk to production safety.Consequently,the influences of air injection velocity and furnace width on airflow behavior were investigated to provide operating and design guidance.It is found that the thin layer melt,which avoids high-rate oxygen airflow eroding nozzles,shrinks as the injection velocity increases,but safety can be guaranteed when the velocity ranges from 175 to 275 m/s.Moreover,the isoline patterns and heights of thin layers change slightly when the furnace width increases from 2.2 to 2.8 m,indicating that the furnace width shows a limited influence on production safety.
基金financed by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA1201704)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52200100)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20220970)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.30924010831)。
摘要The co-occurrence of N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)and residual nitrogen in industrial wastewater presents significant challenges for conventional biological treatment.To overcome these limitations,this study developed an innovative zero-valent iron(ZVI)enhanced nitrate-reducing bioreactor(ZVI-NR)that establishes an efficient electron transfer pathway for simultaneous DMF mineralization and nitrate removal.The ZVI-NR system achieved complete DMF removal(100%)and high nitrate reduction efficiency(96.17%±1.50%),representing 40.37%±2.30%and 34.23%±1.30%improvements over conventional NR system.The key innovation involves establishing an Fe2+/Fe3+electron shuttle system,coupled with the selective enrichment of iron-cycling genera(such as Dojkabacteria and Denitratisoma).These genera maintain iron bioavailability and facilitate extracellular electron transfer.The increased enzymatic activity(136.96%–161.23%for nitrateitrite reductases),and dynamic extracellular polymeric substance(EPS)secretion(154.73±4.65 mg/g VSS)featuringα-helix-dominated protein structures that improve microbial aggregation(Dojkabacteria,Chryseobacterium and Arenimonas,etc.).The superior performance of the system is further attributed to dual metabolic regulation through feoAB-mediated Fe2+transport and a formate dehydrogenase mediated mechanism that is hypothesized to contribute to the proton motive force.This study demonstrates a technological breakthrough in industrial wastewater treatment,which achieves stable and complete DMF mineralization at high loading rates.The unique iron-mediated electron transfer that enhances efficient DMF degradation and optimized nitrogen removal,addressing the challenge of treating refractory wastewater containing high organic and nitrogen loads.
基金received financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(CSTB2023NSCQMSX0355)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(SWU120075)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372077)。
摘要The plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is the causative agent of Sclerotinia stem rot(SSR)disease in most dicotyledons.Among the various proteins involved in drug efflux or substance transport,ATP-binding cassette(ABC)transporters constitute a superfamily of membrane-bound proteins that may play a crucial role in the survival of S.sclerotiorum.However,the expression patterns and functions of ABC transporter genes in S.sclerotiorum remain largely uncharacterized.This study characterized a highly expressed S.sclerotiorum ABC transporter gene during inoculation on host plants,Ss BMR1.Silencing Ss BMR1 resulted in a significant reduction in hyphal growth,infection cushion development,sclerotia formation,and virulence.Moreover,host-induced gene silencing(HIGS)of Ss BMR1 significantly enhanced plant resistance.Transcriptome and metabolomics analyses suggested that Ss BMR1 is involved in antioxidant and toxin transport,thereby influencing fungal defense and cell rescue mechanisms.In comparison to the wild-type strain,Ss BMR1 gene-silenced transformants exhibited a diminished response to extracellar oxidative stress and a decreased exporting of antioxidant glutathione.Tolerance assays further demonstrated the crucial role of Ss BMR1 in conferring resistance to the plant antifungal substances,camalexin and brassinin,as well as certain fungicides.Furthermore,Ss BMR1 gene-silenced transformants showed enhanced repression on virulence when sprayed with camalexin and brassinin on the leaves.Thus,Ss BMR1 likely contributes to virulence by facilitating the export of antioxidant and providing resistance against antifungal agents.The findings of this study provide valuable insights that could contribute to the development of novel management techniques for SSR.
基金This work was financially supported by the Major State Basic Research Development of China ("973" Program, No.2004CB619102)CITIC Metal Co. Ltd.
摘要The aim of the current study was to investigate the microstructural evolution during dynamic recrystallization in coarse Nb microalloyed austenite in thin slab direct rolling (TSDR) processing. A model was developed to predict the change of the austenite grain size during the dynamic recrystallization, by using the law of mixtures. The equations initially developed for partial static recrystallization were used for partial dynamic recrystallization, by adjusting the value of the constant. The results show that the change of the austenite grain size can be reasonably described by using the equations developed according to the law of mixtures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41502346,51274177)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.CUGL140819)+2 种基金the Open Research Fund Program of Key Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring(Central South University)Ministry of Education(Nos.2016YSJS005,2016YSJS011)the Open Research Fund Program of Key Lab of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions(Jilin University)(No.DET201610)
摘要To maintain gas hydrate stability, low-temperature drilling fluids and high drilling speeds should be used while drilling in gas hydrate-bearing sediments. The effect of the drilling fluid on downhole rock surfaces at low temperatures is very important to increase the drilling rate. This paper analyzed the action mechanism of the drilling fluid on downhole rock surfaces and established a corresponding evaluation method. The softening effect of six simulated drilling fluids with 0.1 wt.% of four common surfactants and two common organic salts on the downhole rock surface strength was evaluated experimentally using the established method at low temperature. The experimental results showed that the surfactants and organic salts used in the drilling fluids aided in the reduction of the strength of the downhole rock surface, and the established evaluation method was able to quantitatively reveal the difference in the softening effect of the different drilling fluids through comparison with water. In particular, the most common surfactant that is used in drilling fluids, sodium dodecyl sulfate(SDS), had a very good softening effect while drilling under low-temperature conditions, which can be widely applied during drilling in low-temperature formations, such as natural gas hydrate-bearing sediments, the deep seafloor and permafrost.
基金CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2025-I2M-FGS-005Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2023-PT180-01。
摘要The escalating global incidence of end-stage renal disease has exacerbated the critical shortage of kidneys from human donors.Porcine kidney xenotransplantation has emerged as the most promising alternative solution to providing an unlimited organ supply.In this review,we examine the historical evolution,current breakthroughs and future directions of kidney xenotransplantation.We probe the milestones from early attempts and non-human primate(NHP)experiments to recent clinical trials involving both brain-dead and living human recipients.The core of this review provides an in-depth discussion of the significant barriers in kidney xenotransplantation,including immune rejection,physiological incompatibilities and the risk of cross-species infection.Next,we systematically outline the multifaceted strategies developed to overcome these barriers.The rapid development of gene editing technology has enabled the establishment of multigene-edited pigs.These donors feature knockout of key carbohydrate antigen genes and expression of various human proteins,including complement regulators,anticoagulants,and immunomodulators.These genetic modifications have extended xenograft survival in NHP models to over 750 days.This is synergized with novel immunosuppressive regimens,tolerance-induction protocols,cellular therapies,and emerging adjuncts like bioengineering materials and organoidon-a-chip technologies.Finally,we discuss future directions,raising concerns about potential complications arising from the biomechanical incompatibility between pigs and human in xenotransplantation,highlighting the need to deploy advanced multiomics to identify unknown xenoantigens,optimize bioengineering materials for local immunomodulation,and validate extracellular vesicles as non-invasive biomarkers.While challenges for long-term xenograft survival remain,kidney xenotransplantation is rapidly advancing from preclinical research to clinical reality,holding huge potential to resolve the organ shortage crisis.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(Excellent Youth Foundation,No.2018CFA040)the Outstanding Young and Middle-aged Technology Innovation Team Project of the Hubei Provincial Department of Education(No.T2020003)+1 种基金NIH grant(No.HD076257)Wayne State University Start-up fund.
摘要Cilium,an organelle with a unique proteome and organization,protruding from the cell surface,generally serves as a force generator and signaling compartment.During ciliogenesis,ciliary proteins are synthesized in cytoplasm and transported into cilia by intraflagellar transport(IFT)particles,where the inner counterparts undergo reverse trafficking.The homeostasis of IFT plays a key role in cilial structure assembly and signaling transduction.Much progress has been made on the mechanisms and functions of IFT;however,recent studies have revealed the involvement of IFT particle subunits in organogenesis and spermatogenesis.In this review,we discuss new concepts concerning the molecular functions of IFT protein IFT25 and how its interactions with other IFT particle subunits are involved in mammalian development and fertility.
基金Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2023-PT180-01 and 2023-PT330-01Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number:2021-I2M-1-034National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:82161138027。
摘要Background:Alzheimer's disease(AD)represents the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder,with mitochondrial dysfunction being observed in both AD patients and mouse models.Nonetheless,further investigation is required to elucidate the pathogenic genes associated with AD and to develop early diagnostic methodologies centered on mitochondrial function.Methods:In this study,the dataset GSE132903 was retrieved from the GEO database,encompassing both non-demented(ND)control and AD samples.Through the combination of differential expression gene analysis,weighted gene co-expression network analysis,and intersection with mitochondrial database gene sets,four hub genes associated with AD were identified.These four hub genes were subsequently validated in APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models using molecular biology techniques.Results:The hub genes identified through bioinformatics analysis include SYNJ2BP,VDAC1,NUBPL,and COX19.Within the GSE132903 dataset,the expression levels of SYNJ2BP,NUBPL,and COX19 were significantly elevated in the AD group compared to the non-demented(ND)group,whereas VDAC1 expression was reduced in the AD group relative to the ND group.Furthermore,in the hippocampus of APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models,the expression patterns of SYNJ2BP and NUBPL were consistent with the bioinformatics analysis results.Conclusion:Hub genes identified here through bioinformatics and molecular biology may help early diagnosis of AD patients and may also help build new AD models to explore its pathogenesis.