Rice paddies,a major anthropogenic source of atmospheric methane(CH4),currently face significant cadmium(Cd)pollution.China has a substantial storage of phosphogypsum intended to enhance arable soil fertility.Howev...Rice paddies,a major anthropogenic source of atmospheric methane(CH4),currently face significant cadmium(Cd)pollution.China has a substantial storage of phosphogypsum intended to enhance arable soil fertility.However,little is known about the impact of phosphogypsum on synergic Cd pollution and CH4 emission in rice paddies.In this study,we conducted a pot experiment to assess the effects of phosphogypsum,combined with Cd remediation agents such as sulfhydryl-modified palygorskite(SMP),bacillus subtilis(BS),and selenium foliar fertilizer(SFF),on soil and rice Cd contents and CH4 emissions.We found that a large amount of phosphogypsum(2250 kg ha-1)can significantly reduce the bioavailable Cd content in soils.Combining remediation agents with phosphogypsum effectively reduced Cd levels in brown rice.Phosphogypsum can significantly reduce CH4 emissions from rice paddies,resulting in cumulative evasion rates of 255.54-633.63 kg hm-2.Our results demonstrate that phosphogypsum paired with Cd remediation agents effectively reduces Cd contamination in brown rice and CH4 emissions from rice paddies,providing insights into the synergistic management of heavy metal pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural environments.展开更多
To improve the efficiency of power grid emergency response after disasters,this study proposes a multi-modal risk profiling-driven power grid disaster emergency response strategy and dynamic resource synergy optimizat...To improve the efficiency of power grid emergency response after disasters,this study proposes a multi-modal risk profiling-driven power grid disaster emergency response strategy and dynamic resource synergy optimization model.A risk assessment model is constructed by integrating equipment health status,real-time failure rate,and power grid topology importance to generate equipment risk profiles for identifying key nodes.A two-stage optimization mechanism is then designed,the first stage achieves priority coverage of high-risk equipment and minimization of inspection costs through multi-objective path planning.The second stage adopts a mixed-integer programming model to coordinate personnel scheduling and material allocation under resource constraints.A rolling optimization framework is introduced to dynamically respond to sudden failures and resource changes,ensuring the adaptability of scheduling schemes.To verify the model’s effectiveness,three typical scenarios,”no sudden failures”,“equipment risk escalation”,and“personnel working hour constraints”,are simulated.Compared with traditional strategies,the model significantly improves the rationality and dynamic adaptability of resource scheduling,providing new ideas and engineering practice support for enhancing the resilience of smart grid disaster emergency response.展开更多
Hydrogel strain sensors represent an importan development for research into flexible electronics,being able to convert external stimuli into easily monitored electrical signals.However,finding simple and rapid prepara...Hydrogel strain sensors represent an importan development for research into flexible electronics,being able to convert external stimuli into easily monitored electrical signals.However,finding simple and rapid preparation methods,as well as ensuring compatibility between conductive fillers and the polymer matrix are stil the main challenges for conductive hydrogel applications In this work,we utilize MXene to coat liquid metal dro plets that have been broken by ultrasound while incorpo rating cellulose nanofibers to make them stably dispersed Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy revealed that the obtained composite filler could catalyze the releas of additional hydroxyl radicals from ammonium persulfat to enable the rapid gelation of acrylic acid under ambien conditions.This unique property allows for the mold-based fabrication of hydrogels in various shapes,and we also explored the use of microfluidic devices for printing.Th conductive hydrogels showed good tensile properties small hysteresis loops,high self-healing efficiency(97%conductive recovery),and antimicrobial properties.When assembled into flexible sensors,the hydrogel can accu rately monitor body movements with stable repeatability The outstanding characteristics of the hydrogel not only offer a material basis for the development of novel flexibl sensors,but also have the potential for rapid,large-scale and customized preparation through fast gelation.展开更多
Metal-organic framework(MOF) has been widely applied in photocatalysis, which is significant for addressing energy crises and environmental issues. Based on density functional theory calculations,the performances of C...Metal-organic framework(MOF) has been widely applied in photocatalysis, which is significant for addressing energy crises and environmental issues. Based on density functional theory calculations,the performances of Cu-BTC, a copper-based MOF, and its derivatives Cu TM-BTC via the substitution of transition metal(TM) elements at the Cu site for photocatalytic overall water splitting(POWS) have been studied. POWS of Cu-BTC suffers from the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction due to the large overpotential of 2.02 V and limited solar utilization due to a wide HOMO-LUMO gap of 4.11 e V. Via TM substitution, the HOMO-LUMO gap narrows but still satisfies the redox potentials when taken 3d-TM of Cr, Fe, Co or Ni, 4d-TM of Rh or Pd, or 5d-TM of Re or Pt into consideration, benefiting for the light absorption. Furthermore, Cr and Re could serve as active sites for hydrogen evolution with remarkably lowered overpotentials of 0.79 V and 0.28 V, respectively;similarly, oxygen evolution activities could be enhanced by Fe, Co and Rh because of their reduced overpotentials which are less than 0.5 V. Therefore,our findings pave guidance for designing Cu-BTC derivatives in overall water splitting.展开更多
In recent years,the biodegradable plastics has extensively used in industry,agriculture,and daily life.Herein,the effects of two biodegradable microplastics(BMPs),poly(butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)and polyhy...In recent years,the biodegradable plastics has extensively used in industry,agriculture,and daily life.Herein,the effects of two biodegradable microplastics(BMPs),poly(butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)and polyhydroxyalkanoate(PHA),on soil sulfamethoxazole(SMX)degradation and sul genes development were comparatively studied based on the type,dosage,and state.The addition of virgin BMPs significantly increased soil DOC following a sequential order PBAT>PHA and high dose>low dose.Meanwhile virgin PBAT significantly reduced soil pH.In general,the addition of BMPs not only promoted soil SMX degradation but also increased the abundance of sul genes,with an exception that pH reduction in virgin PBAT inhibited the proliferation of sul genes.The driving effects of BMPs on soil microbial diversity following the same order as that on DOC.Specific bacteria stimulated by BMPs,such as Arthrobacter and two genera affiliated with phylum TM7,accounted for the accelerated degradation of SMX.Intriguingly,UV-aging hindered the release of DOC from BMPs and the reduction in pH,mitigated the stimulation of microbial communities,and ultimately reduced the promotion effect of BMPs on SMX degradation and sul genes proliferation.Our results suggest that more attention should be paid to the proliferation risk of ARGs in the environment affected by BMPs and UV-aging can be employed sometimes to reduce this risk.展开更多
Only a small amount of phosphorus is absorbed and utilized in the soil.The SPX(SYG1,PHO81,XPR1 acronyms)gene family is important in controlling phosphorus uptake,transport,and utilization on a molecular level.However,...Only a small amount of phosphorus is absorbed and utilized in the soil.The SPX(SYG1,PHO81,XPR1 acronyms)gene family is important in controlling phosphorus uptake,transport,and utilization on a molecular level.However,their systematic identification in grapes is still unclear.The Vitis vinifera and Vitis amurensis databases revealed a total of 37 SPX genes,with 16 VvSPX genes and 21 VaSPX genes placed on 10 chromosomes each.VvSPX and VaSPX genes are grouped into four subfamilies and contain phosphorus stress response elements such as P1BS and MBS.The highest number of genes were widely distributed in the plasma membrane,followed by the nucleus and cytoplasm.Chip data analysis showed that VvSPX16 had the highest expression level in leaves.Collinearity among intraspecifics revealed that Vitis vinifera and Vitis amurensis had a stronger collinearity relationship with Arabidopsis thaliana than Oryza sativa.Real-time quantitative PCR revealed that roots were more sensitive to low Pi than leaves under Pi stress conditions.VvSPX2,VvSPX4,VvSPX11,VaSPX11,VaSPX12,VaSPX13,and VaSPX20 showed a particularly strong response to excess Pi.VvSPX2,VvSPX4,VvSPX11,VaSPX3,VaSPX11,VaSPX13,and VaSPX21 were most highly expressed in roots at 24 h of low phosphorus stress.Phosphate deprivation dramatically increased the expression of VvSPX9,VvSPX11,VaSPX10,and VaSPX21 in both roots and leaves,suggesting that these genes might be important candidate genes for phosphate famine in grapes.This provided a reference for further research on their mechanisms of action in phosphorus stress response.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the present study was to investigate long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous stent implantation for residual pulmonary artery stenosis(PAS)in pediatric patients after surgical repair of comp...Objective:The aim of the present study was to investigate long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous stent implantation for residual pulmonary artery stenosis(PAS)in pediatric patients after surgical repair of complicated congenital heart diseases(CHDs).Methods:All pediatric patients diagnosed with residual PAS after surgical repair of complicated CHDs between 1996 and 2020 were retrospectively enrolled in the study.Results:A total of 41 patients(30 males,11 females;median age 5.0 years,median weight 17 kg)were followed-up for a median of 7.1 years.Follow-up echocardiography results demonstrated that the target vessel diameter increased from(3.4±1.1)mm preoperatively to(6.2±1.9)mm one year post-procedure and(6.0±1.5)mm at the final follow-up(p72 mmHg)was significantly associated with long-term adverse events(p=0.024).Conclusion:Percutaneous stent implantation for residual PAS after surgical repair of complicated CHDs effectively relieves vessel stenosis,stabilizes cardiac function,and improves long-term prognosis in pediatric patients.In-stent restenosis remains an unresolved complication,necessitating further advancements in interventional strategies.展开更多
Recent studies have demonstrated that dihydromyricetin(DHM)exerts a protective effect against central nervous system injury.Building on these findings,the present study aimed to investigate whether DHM could ameliorat...Recent studies have demonstrated that dihydromyricetin(DHM)exerts a protective effect against central nervous system injury.Building on these findings,the present study aimed to investigate whether DHM could ameliorate cognitive deficits in a type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rat model,and to explore whether this effect involved inhibition of the JNK signaling pathway and suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS).To establish the T2DM model,Sprague Dawley(SD)rats were fed a high-fat,high-sugar diet in combination with a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ).Fasting blood glucose levels were measured from tail vein samples,and cognitive performance was evaluated using the Morris water maze(MWM)and Y-maze tests.Following behavioral assessments,the animals were sacrificed by cervical dislocation,and hippocampal tissues were collected for further analysis.Histological examination using hematoxylin-eosin(H&E)staining was performed to assess hippocampal neuronal damage.Western blotting(WB)analysis was employed to quantify the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax and anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2,while ELISA was conducted to measure levels of phosphorylated tau(p-tau)and amyloid-β(Aβ)in the hippocampus.After 12 weeks of oral administration of DHM(250 mg/kg/d),relevant biomarkers were re-evaluated to determine the compound's impact on cognitive function and hippocampal integrity.Additionally,rats from each group received intracerebroventricular injections of various pharmacological agents,namely,TUDCA(an ERS inhibitor),STZ,SP600125(a JNK inhibitor),and anisomycin(AMY,a JNK activator).WB analysis was further conducted to assess the expression of JNK,phosphorylated JNK(p-JNK),and ERS-associated proteins Bip and p-PERK in hippocampal tissue.The results confirmed that combining a high-fat,high-sugar diet with low-dose STZ injection for 4 weeks effectively established a T2DM model.Compared with the control group,T2DM rats exhibited significant cognitive deficits,increased neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus,and elevated hippocampal levels of p-tau and Aβ.Notably,DHM treatment markedly reversed these pathological changes in T2DM rats,whereas it had no significant effects on control animals.Moreover,administration of TUDCA and SP600125 similarly mitigated cognitive impairment,neuronal apoptosis,and the accumulation of p-tau and Aβin diabetic rats.Conversely,activation of ERS and JNK signaling using tunicamycin(TUN)and AMY,respectively,resulted in exacerbated cognitive decline,increased neuronal apoptosis,and higher levels of p-tau and Aβ.In conclusion,these findings suggested that DHM effectively alleviated cognitive dysfunction in T2DM rats,potentially through the inhibition of JNK signaling and subsequent attenuation of ERS,thereby reducing neuronal apoptosis and the pathological accumulation of p-tau and Aβin the hippocampus.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been regarded as a potential treatment for acute liver failure (ALF), but the optimal route was unknown. The present study aimed to explore the mos...BACKGROUND: Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been regarded as a potential treatment for acute liver failure (ALF), but the optimal route was unknown. The present study aimed to explore the most effective MSCs transplantation route in a swine ALF model. METHODS: The swine ALF model induced by intravenous injection of D-Gal was treated by the transplantation of swine MSCs through four routes including intraportal injection (InP group), hepatic intra-arterial injection (AH group), peripheral intravenous injection (PV group) and intrahepatic injection (IH group). The living conditions and survival time were recorded. Blood samples before and after MSCs trans- plantation were collected for the analysis of hepatic function. The histology of liver injury was interpreted and scored in terminal samples. Hepatic apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Apoptosis and proliferation related protein expressions including cleaved caspase-3, survivin, AKT, phospho-AKT (Ser473), ERK and phospho-ERK (Tyr204) were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS: The average survival time of each group was 10.7± 1.6 days (InP), 6.0±0.9 days (AH), 4.7±1.4 days (PV), 4.3± 0.8 days (IH), respectively, when compared with the average survival time of 3.8±0.8 days in the D-Gal group. The survival rates between the InP group and D-Gal group revealed a statistically significant difference (P〈0.01). Pathological and biochemical analysis showed that liver damage was the worst in the D-Gal group, while less injury in the InP group. Histopathological scores revealed a significant decrease in the InP group (3.17±1.04, P〈0.01) and AH group (8.17±0.76, P〈0.05) as compared with that in the D-Gal group (11.50±1.32). The apoptosis rate in the InP group (25.0%±3.4%, P〈0.01) and AH group (40.5%±1.0% , P〈0.05) was lower than that in the D-Gal group (70.6%±8.5%). The expression of active caspase-3 was inhibited, while the expression of survivin, AKT, phospho- AKT (Ser473), ERK and phospho-ERK (Tyr204) was elevated in the InP group. CONCLUSIONS: Intraportal injection was superior to other pathways for MSC transplantation. Intraportal MSC trans- plantation could improve liver function, inhibit apoptosis and prolong the survival time of swine with ALE The transplanted MSCs may participate in liver regeneration via promoting cell proliferation and suppressing apoptosis during the initial stage of ALE展开更多
Grain growth directly influences the plasticity and strength of Mg alloys.As the grain size decreases from the microscale to the nanoscale,the plasticity of Mg alloys continually increases,whereas the strength first i...Grain growth directly influences the plasticity and strength of Mg alloys.As the grain size decreases from the microscale to the nanoscale,the plasticity of Mg alloys continually increases,whereas the strength first increases and later decreases.These trends are observed because the plastic deformation mechanism changes from dislocation–twinning dominance to grain boundary dominance.In this study,the factors influencing grain growth,such as the temperature of plastic deformation/annealing,second-phase particles and solute atoms,are examined to aid effective control of the grain size.Additionally,the mechanisms of grain growth,typically induced by strain and thermal activation,are clarified.Strain-induced grain boundary migration is attributable to the difference in the strain energy stored in adjacent grains with high-density dislocations.Heat-induced grain boundary migration is driven by the difference in the energy of the grain boundary/subgrain boundary and boundary curvature.Abnormal grain growth can be induced by anisotropy of the strain energy,anisotropy of the grain boundary mobility,depinning of the second phase and high misorientation gradient.展开更多
Metal-air battery is an environmental friendly energy storage system with unique open structure.Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have been extensively attempted as anodes for air batteries due to high theoretical energy de...Metal-air battery is an environmental friendly energy storage system with unique open structure.Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have been extensively attempted as anodes for air batteries due to high theoretical energy density,low cost,and recyclability.However,the study on Mg-air battery(MAB)is still at the laboratory level currently,mainly owing to the low anodic efficiency caused by the poor corrosion resistance.In order to reduce corrosion losses and achieve optimal utilization efficiency of Mg anode,the design strategies are reviewed from microstructure perspectives.Firstly,the corrosion behaviors have been discussed,especially the negative difference effect derived by hydrogen evolution.Special attention is given to the effect of anode micro-structures on the MAB,which includes grain size,grain orientation,second phases,crystal structure,twins,and dislocations.For further improvement,the discharge performance,long period stacking ordered phase and its enhancing effect are considered.Meanwhile,given the current debates over Mg dendrites,the potential risk,the impact on discharge,and the elimination strategies are discussed.Microstructure control and single crystal would be promising ways for MAB anode.展开更多
Mechanical properties and microstructural stability under the service temperature are important to the high temperature titanium alloy.In order to evaluate the potential in increase the service temperature of Ti alloy...Mechanical properties and microstructural stability under the service temperature are important to the high temperature titanium alloy.In order to evaluate the potential in increase the service temperature of Ti alloy,two near-αTi alloys with high content of Al asα-stabilizer and Ta,Nb and/or Re asβ-stabilizers were designed and prepared by ingot metallurgy and thermomechanical processing,and the microstructure and mechanical properties before and after thermal exposure at 650℃ for 100 h were characterized.The results indicated that due to the weakβ-stabilizing ability of Ta and Nb elements,only a small amount ofβphase was formed in Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy.With a trace Re addition,theβphase was obviously increased in Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb-0.25Re,indicating that the Re was a strongβ-stabilizer.Under the same thermomechanical conditions,the Re addition decreased the volume fraction of primaryα(αp)phase and refined the secondaryα(αs)phase evidently.The primaryαphase presented an obvious core-shell structure in the Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy,with higher Al concentration in the shell.While the core-shell structure was not obvious in the Re-containing alloy due to the Re decreases the diffusion of Al,Ta and Nb elements.A large number of orderedα2precipitates can be observed in theαpandαs phases of two alloys.Theα2precipitates continuously grew up during thermal exposure,however,their growth rate in theαsphase of Re-containing alloy were lower than that of Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy.Although plenty of orderedα2precipitates formed in the Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy,the alloy had a certain plasticity at room temperature.The trace Re addition evidently increased the tensile strength but caused the decrease of the plasticity.After thermal exposure,the strength was further increased,while the plasticity was decreased for both of alloys.展开更多
AIM To investigate the distribution and function of interstitialcells of Cajal(ICCs) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α positive(PDGFRα+) cells in the proximal and distal colon.METHODS The comparison of c...AIM To investigate the distribution and function of interstitialcells of Cajal(ICCs) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α positive(PDGFRα+) cells in the proximal and distal colon.METHODS The comparison of colonic transit in the proximal and distal ends was performed by colonic migrating motor complexes(CMMCs). The tension of the colonic smooth muscle was examined by smooth muscle spontaneous contractile experiments with both ends of the smooth muscle strip tied with a silk thread. Intracellular recordings were used to assess electrical field stimulation(EFS)-induced inhibitory junction potentials(IJP) on the colonic smooth muscle. Western blot analysis was used to examine the expression levels of ICCs and PDGFRα in the colonic smooth muscle.RESULTS Treatment with NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride(L-NAME) significantly increased the CMMC frequency and spontaneous contractions, especially in the proximal colon, while treatment with MRS2500 increased only distal CMMC activity and smooth muscle contractions. Both CMMCs and spontaneous contractions were markedly inhibited by NPPB, especially in the proximal colon. Accordingly, CyPPA sharply inhibited the distal contraction of both CMMCs and spontaneous contractions. Additionally, the amplitude of stimulationinduced nitric oxide(NO)/ICC-dependent slow IJPs(sIJPs) by intracellular recordings from the smooth muscles in the proximal colon was larger than that in the distal colon, while the amplitude of electric field stimulationinduced purinergic/PDGFRα-dependent fast IJPs(fIJPs) in the distal colon was larger than that in the proximal colon. Consistently, protein expression levels of c-Kit and anoctamin-1(ANO1) in the proximal colon were much higher, while protein expression levels of PDGFRα and small conductance calcium-activated potassium channel 3(SK3) in the distal colon were much higher.CONCLUSION The ICCs are mainly distributed in the proximal colon and there are more PDGFRα+ cells are in the distal colon, which generates a pressure gradient between the two ends of the colon to propel the feces to the anus.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effect of hydrogen sulfide(H2S)on smooth muscle motility in the gastric fundus.METHODS:The expression of cystathionineβ-synthase(CBS)and cystathionineγ-lyase(CSE)in cultured smooth muscle cell...AIM:To investigate the effect of hydrogen sulfide(H2S)on smooth muscle motility in the gastric fundus.METHODS:The expression of cystathionineβ-synthase(CBS)and cystathionineγ-lyase(CSE)in cultured smooth muscle cells from the gastric fundus was examined by the immunocytochemistry technique.The tension of the gastric fundus smooth muscle was recorded by an isometric force transducer under the condition of isometric contraction with each end of the smooth muscle strip tied with a silk thread.Intracellular recording was used to identify whether hydrogen sulfide affects the resting membrane potential of the gastric fundus in vitro.Cells were freshly separated from the gastric fundus of mice using a variety of enzyme digestion methods and whole-cell patch-clamp technique was used to find the effects of hydrogen sulfide on voltage-dependent potassium channel and calcium channel.Calcium imaging with fura-3AM loading was used to investigate the mechanism by which hydrogen sulfide regulates gastric fundus motility in cultured smooth muscle cells.RESULTS:We found that both CBS and CSE were expressed in the cul tured smooth muscle cel ls from the gastric fundus and that H2S increased the smooth muscle tension of the gastric fundus in mice at low concentrations.In addition,nicardipine and aminooxyacetic acid(AOAA),a CBS inhibitor,reduced the tension,whereas Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester,a nonspecific nitric oxide synthase,increased the tension.The AOAA-induced relaxation was significantly recovered by H2S,and the Na HS-induced increase in tonic contraction was blocked by 5 mmol/L4-aminopyridine and 1μmol/L nicardipine.Na HS significantly depolarized the membrane potential and inhibited the voltage-dependent potassium currents.Moreover,Na HS increased L-type Ca2+currents and caused an elevation in intracellular calcium([Ca2+]i).CONCLUSION:These findings suggest that H2S may be an excitatory modulator in the gastric fundus in mice.The excitatory effect is mediated by voltagedependent potassium and L-type calcium channels.展开更多
A method for rapid and simultaneous determination of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography with ultraviolet detection was developed. Chromatographic separations were performed on a...A method for rapid and simultaneous determination of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography with ultraviolet detection was developed. Chromatographic separations were performed on a reversed-phase silica-based monolithic column using 1-heptanesulfonic acid sodium-acetonitrile as mobile phase. The effects of ion-pair reagent and acetonitrile concentration on retention of the cations were investigated. The retention times of the cations accord with carbon number rule. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of four ionic liquids synthesized by organic chemistry laboratory.展开更多
The microstructural characteristics, elemental distribution law and microscopic formation mechanism of the burning products of TA15 titanium alloy were investigated by friction oxygen concentration method, associated ...The microstructural characteristics, elemental distribution law and microscopic formation mechanism of the burning products of TA15 titanium alloy were investigated by friction oxygen concentration method, associated with in situ observation, X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) analyses, providing the thoughts to improve fireproof property. The results show that, when the friction contact pressure(p) is 0.20 MPa and oxygen concentration of premixed air flow(c) is 60 vol%, TA15 titanium alloy produces violent sparks and presents dazzling white light during combustion. The generated products after burning are mainly TiOand small amount of AlOoxides. Four distinct zones form from the combustion surface to the alloy matrix, and they are in the sequence of combustion zone, fusion zone, heat-affected zone and transition zone. Further, combustion zone is composed of TiOand A1203 compounds, containing obvious cracks. In the fusion zone, discontinuous oxygenrich Al-based solid solution forms, and the elemental distribution has strong volatility. In the heat-affected zone,there are abundant of Ti-based solid solution and small amount of Al-and Mo-based solid solution. Transition zone is made of lamellar structure. Two technical approaches are given to prevent oxygen diffusion inside the reaction zone and reaction-affected zone. On the one hand,the content of Al is designed as the upper limit of alloy composition; on the other hand, fireproof coatings are deposited on the surface of the alloy.展开更多
AIM:To investigate atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)secretion from gastric mucosa and the relationship between the ANPatriuretic peptide receptor type A(NPR-A)pathway and diabetic gastroparesis.METHODS:Male imprinting c...AIM:To investigate atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)secretion from gastric mucosa and the relationship between the ANPatriuretic peptide receptor type A(NPR-A)pathway and diabetic gastroparesis.METHODS:Male imprinting control region(ICR)mice(4 wk old)were divided into two groups:control mice,and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.Eight weeks after injection,spontaneous gastric contraction was recorded by using physiography in control and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.The ANP-positive cells in gastric mucosa and among dispersed gastric epithelial cells were detected by using immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry,respectively.ANP and natriureticpeptide receptor type A(NPR-A)gene expression in gastric tissue was observed by using the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The frequency of spontaneous gastric contraction was reduced from 12.9±0.8 cycles/min in the control group to 8.4±0.6 cycles/min in the diabetic mice(n=8,P<0.05).However,the amplitude of contraction was not significantly affected in the diabetic group.The depletion of interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastric muscle layer was observed in the diabetic mice.ANP-positive cells were distributed in the gastric mucosal layer and the density index of ANP-positive cells was increased from 20.9±2.2 cells/field in control mice to 51.8±2.9 cells/field in diabetic mice(n=8,P<0.05).The percentage of ANP-positive cells among the dispersed gastric epithelial cells was increased from 10.0%±0.9%in the control mice to 41.2%±1.0%in the diabetic mice(n=3,P<0.05).ANP and NPR-A genes were both expressed in mouse stomach,and the expression was significantly increased in the diabetic mice.CONCLUSION:These results suggest that the ANP/NPR-A signaling pathway is upregulated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice,and contributes to the development of diabetic gastroparesis.展开更多
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB40020200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41663015,42273021)+3 种基金Guizhou Science and Technology Cooperation Basic Project([2020]1Y188)the construction project of Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission([2020]No.91 of DDA office)Foundation of Guizhou Minzu University(GZMU[2019]YB11)the support of the independent deployment project of the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry。
摘要Rice paddies,a major anthropogenic source of atmospheric methane(CH4),currently face significant cadmium(Cd)pollution.China has a substantial storage of phosphogypsum intended to enhance arable soil fertility.However,little is known about the impact of phosphogypsum on synergic Cd pollution and CH4 emission in rice paddies.In this study,we conducted a pot experiment to assess the effects of phosphogypsum,combined with Cd remediation agents such as sulfhydryl-modified palygorskite(SMP),bacillus subtilis(BS),and selenium foliar fertilizer(SFF),on soil and rice Cd contents and CH4 emissions.We found that a large amount of phosphogypsum(2250 kg ha-1)can significantly reduce the bioavailable Cd content in soils.Combining remediation agents with phosphogypsum effectively reduced Cd levels in brown rice.Phosphogypsum can significantly reduce CH4 emissions from rice paddies,resulting in cumulative evasion rates of 255.54-633.63 kg hm-2.Our results demonstrate that phosphogypsum paired with Cd remediation agents effectively reduces Cd contamination in brown rice and CH4 emissions from rice paddies,providing insights into the synergistic management of heavy metal pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural environments.
摘要To improve the efficiency of power grid emergency response after disasters,this study proposes a multi-modal risk profiling-driven power grid disaster emergency response strategy and dynamic resource synergy optimization model.A risk assessment model is constructed by integrating equipment health status,real-time failure rate,and power grid topology importance to generate equipment risk profiles for identifying key nodes.A two-stage optimization mechanism is then designed,the first stage achieves priority coverage of high-risk equipment and minimization of inspection costs through multi-objective path planning.The second stage adopts a mixed-integer programming model to coordinate personnel scheduling and material allocation under resource constraints.A rolling optimization framework is introduced to dynamically respond to sudden failures and resource changes,ensuring the adaptability of scheduling schemes.To verify the model’s effectiveness,three typical scenarios,”no sudden failures”,“equipment risk escalation”,and“personnel working hour constraints”,are simulated.Compared with traditional strategies,the model significantly improves the rationality and dynamic adaptability of resource scheduling,providing new ideas and engineering practice support for enhancing the resilience of smart grid disaster emergency response.
基金financially supported by China Scholarship Council program(No.202306380028)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11204097)+3 种基金the Spanish Ministry of Science(Nos.RYC2020-945030119-I and PID2023-151682NA-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/and FEDER)Unidades de Excelencia Maria de Maeztu 2021(No.CEX2021-001202-M)the Spanish Ministry of Science,Innovation and Universities(MCIU),State Bureau of Investigation(AIE),the European Regional Development Fund(FEDER)(No.PGC2018-096958-B-I00)the Catalonian Government(No.2021 SGR00646)
摘要Hydrogel strain sensors represent an importan development for research into flexible electronics,being able to convert external stimuli into easily monitored electrical signals.However,finding simple and rapid preparation methods,as well as ensuring compatibility between conductive fillers and the polymer matrix are stil the main challenges for conductive hydrogel applications In this work,we utilize MXene to coat liquid metal dro plets that have been broken by ultrasound while incorpo rating cellulose nanofibers to make them stably dispersed Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy revealed that the obtained composite filler could catalyze the releas of additional hydroxyl radicals from ammonium persulfat to enable the rapid gelation of acrylic acid under ambien conditions.This unique property allows for the mold-based fabrication of hydrogels in various shapes,and we also explored the use of microfluidic devices for printing.Th conductive hydrogels showed good tensile properties small hysteresis loops,high self-healing efficiency(97%conductive recovery),and antimicrobial properties.When assembled into flexible sensors,the hydrogel can accu rately monitor body movements with stable repeatability The outstanding characteristics of the hydrogel not only offer a material basis for the development of novel flexibl sensors,but also have the potential for rapid,large-scale and customized preparation through fast gelation.
基金the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21503097)Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (No. KYCX23_3905)。
摘要Metal-organic framework(MOF) has been widely applied in photocatalysis, which is significant for addressing energy crises and environmental issues. Based on density functional theory calculations,the performances of Cu-BTC, a copper-based MOF, and its derivatives Cu TM-BTC via the substitution of transition metal(TM) elements at the Cu site for photocatalytic overall water splitting(POWS) have been studied. POWS of Cu-BTC suffers from the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction due to the large overpotential of 2.02 V and limited solar utilization due to a wide HOMO-LUMO gap of 4.11 e V. Via TM substitution, the HOMO-LUMO gap narrows but still satisfies the redox potentials when taken 3d-TM of Cr, Fe, Co or Ni, 4d-TM of Rh or Pd, or 5d-TM of Re or Pt into consideration, benefiting for the light absorption. Furthermore, Cr and Re could serve as active sites for hydrogen evolution with remarkably lowered overpotentials of 0.79 V and 0.28 V, respectively;similarly, oxygen evolution activities could be enhanced by Fe, Co and Rh because of their reduced overpotentials which are less than 0.5 V. Therefore,our findings pave guidance for designing Cu-BTC derivatives in overall water splitting.
基金supported by the National Key Plan for Research and Development of China(Nos.2022YFE0120300 and 2020YFC1806902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42161134002,81991535,and 41877058)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(No.2022J01509).
摘要In recent years,the biodegradable plastics has extensively used in industry,agriculture,and daily life.Herein,the effects of two biodegradable microplastics(BMPs),poly(butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT)and polyhydroxyalkanoate(PHA),on soil sulfamethoxazole(SMX)degradation and sul genes development were comparatively studied based on the type,dosage,and state.The addition of virgin BMPs significantly increased soil DOC following a sequential order PBAT>PHA and high dose>low dose.Meanwhile virgin PBAT significantly reduced soil pH.In general,the addition of BMPs not only promoted soil SMX degradation but also increased the abundance of sul genes,with an exception that pH reduction in virgin PBAT inhibited the proliferation of sul genes.The driving effects of BMPs on soil microbial diversity following the same order as that on DOC.Specific bacteria stimulated by BMPs,such as Arthrobacter and two genera affiliated with phylum TM7,accounted for the accelerated degradation of SMX.Intriguingly,UV-aging hindered the release of DOC from BMPs and the reduction in pH,mitigated the stimulation of microbial communities,and ultimately reduced the promotion effect of BMPs on SMX degradation and sul genes proliferation.Our results suggest that more attention should be paid to the proliferation risk of ARGs in the environment affected by BMPs and UV-aging can be employed sometimes to reduce this risk.
基金supported by the Key Project of Gansu Provincial Natural Science Fund(22JR5RA831).
摘要Only a small amount of phosphorus is absorbed and utilized in the soil.The SPX(SYG1,PHO81,XPR1 acronyms)gene family is important in controlling phosphorus uptake,transport,and utilization on a molecular level.However,their systematic identification in grapes is still unclear.The Vitis vinifera and Vitis amurensis databases revealed a total of 37 SPX genes,with 16 VvSPX genes and 21 VaSPX genes placed on 10 chromosomes each.VvSPX and VaSPX genes are grouped into four subfamilies and contain phosphorus stress response elements such as P1BS and MBS.The highest number of genes were widely distributed in the plasma membrane,followed by the nucleus and cytoplasm.Chip data analysis showed that VvSPX16 had the highest expression level in leaves.Collinearity among intraspecifics revealed that Vitis vinifera and Vitis amurensis had a stronger collinearity relationship with Arabidopsis thaliana than Oryza sativa.Real-time quantitative PCR revealed that roots were more sensitive to low Pi than leaves under Pi stress conditions.VvSPX2,VvSPX4,VvSPX11,VaSPX11,VaSPX12,VaSPX13,and VaSPX20 showed a particularly strong response to excess Pi.VvSPX2,VvSPX4,VvSPX11,VaSPX3,VaSPX11,VaSPX13,and VaSPX21 were most highly expressed in roots at 24 h of low phosphorus stress.Phosphate deprivation dramatically increased the expression of VvSPX9,VvSPX11,VaSPX10,and VaSPX21 in both roots and leaves,suggesting that these genes might be important candidate genes for phosphate famine in grapes.This provided a reference for further research on their mechanisms of action in phosphorus stress response.
基金approved by the Institutional Review Board of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital(KY-Q-2022-336-03).
摘要Objective:The aim of the present study was to investigate long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous stent implantation for residual pulmonary artery stenosis(PAS)in pediatric patients after surgical repair of complicated congenital heart diseases(CHDs).Methods:All pediatric patients diagnosed with residual PAS after surgical repair of complicated CHDs between 1996 and 2020 were retrospectively enrolled in the study.Results:A total of 41 patients(30 males,11 females;median age 5.0 years,median weight 17 kg)were followed-up for a median of 7.1 years.Follow-up echocardiography results demonstrated that the target vessel diameter increased from(3.4±1.1)mm preoperatively to(6.2±1.9)mm one year post-procedure and(6.0±1.5)mm at the final follow-up(p72 mmHg)was significantly associated with long-term adverse events(p=0.024).Conclusion:Percutaneous stent implantation for residual PAS after surgical repair of complicated CHDs effectively relieves vessel stenosis,stabilizes cardiac function,and improves long-term prognosis in pediatric patients.In-stent restenosis remains an unresolved complication,necessitating further advancements in interventional strategies.
基金financially supported by the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Planning Fund of the Ministry of Education(Grant No.22YJA880086)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2025JJ70621)+3 种基金the Hunan Provincial Natural Science and Technology Foundation(Grant No.2021JJ30595)Additional support was provided by the Hunan Provincial Graduate Research Innovation Projects(Grant No.CX20211061 and CX20231065)several grants from Jishou University,including campus-level research projects(Grant No.Jdzd21028,Jdzd21004,Jdzd2211,and Jdy22188)the Graduate Base Opening Project(Grant No.TYBJD202303).
摘要Recent studies have demonstrated that dihydromyricetin(DHM)exerts a protective effect against central nervous system injury.Building on these findings,the present study aimed to investigate whether DHM could ameliorate cognitive deficits in a type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rat model,and to explore whether this effect involved inhibition of the JNK signaling pathway and suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS).To establish the T2DM model,Sprague Dawley(SD)rats were fed a high-fat,high-sugar diet in combination with a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ).Fasting blood glucose levels were measured from tail vein samples,and cognitive performance was evaluated using the Morris water maze(MWM)and Y-maze tests.Following behavioral assessments,the animals were sacrificed by cervical dislocation,and hippocampal tissues were collected for further analysis.Histological examination using hematoxylin-eosin(H&E)staining was performed to assess hippocampal neuronal damage.Western blotting(WB)analysis was employed to quantify the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax and anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2,while ELISA was conducted to measure levels of phosphorylated tau(p-tau)and amyloid-β(Aβ)in the hippocampus.After 12 weeks of oral administration of DHM(250 mg/kg/d),relevant biomarkers were re-evaluated to determine the compound's impact on cognitive function and hippocampal integrity.Additionally,rats from each group received intracerebroventricular injections of various pharmacological agents,namely,TUDCA(an ERS inhibitor),STZ,SP600125(a JNK inhibitor),and anisomycin(AMY,a JNK activator).WB analysis was further conducted to assess the expression of JNK,phosphorylated JNK(p-JNK),and ERS-associated proteins Bip and p-PERK in hippocampal tissue.The results confirmed that combining a high-fat,high-sugar diet with low-dose STZ injection for 4 weeks effectively established a T2DM model.Compared with the control group,T2DM rats exhibited significant cognitive deficits,increased neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus,and elevated hippocampal levels of p-tau and Aβ.Notably,DHM treatment markedly reversed these pathological changes in T2DM rats,whereas it had no significant effects on control animals.Moreover,administration of TUDCA and SP600125 similarly mitigated cognitive impairment,neuronal apoptosis,and the accumulation of p-tau and Aβin diabetic rats.Conversely,activation of ERS and JNK signaling using tunicamycin(TUN)and AMY,respectively,resulted in exacerbated cognitive decline,increased neuronal apoptosis,and higher levels of p-tau and Aβ.In conclusion,these findings suggested that DHM effectively alleviated cognitive dysfunction in T2DM rats,potentially through the inhibition of JNK signaling and subsequent attenuation of ERS,thereby reducing neuronal apoptosis and the pathological accumulation of p-tau and Aβin the hippocampus.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81300338)863 National Science and Technology Plans(2013AA020102)Project Funding of Clinical Medical Center of Digestive Disease in Jiangsu Province(BL2012001)
摘要BACKGROUND: Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been regarded as a potential treatment for acute liver failure (ALF), but the optimal route was unknown. The present study aimed to explore the most effective MSCs transplantation route in a swine ALF model. METHODS: The swine ALF model induced by intravenous injection of D-Gal was treated by the transplantation of swine MSCs through four routes including intraportal injection (InP group), hepatic intra-arterial injection (AH group), peripheral intravenous injection (PV group) and intrahepatic injection (IH group). The living conditions and survival time were recorded. Blood samples before and after MSCs trans- plantation were collected for the analysis of hepatic function. The histology of liver injury was interpreted and scored in terminal samples. Hepatic apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Apoptosis and proliferation related protein expressions including cleaved caspase-3, survivin, AKT, phospho-AKT (Ser473), ERK and phospho-ERK (Tyr204) were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS: The average survival time of each group was 10.7± 1.6 days (InP), 6.0±0.9 days (AH), 4.7±1.4 days (PV), 4.3± 0.8 days (IH), respectively, when compared with the average survival time of 3.8±0.8 days in the D-Gal group. The survival rates between the InP group and D-Gal group revealed a statistically significant difference (P〈0.01). Pathological and biochemical analysis showed that liver damage was the worst in the D-Gal group, while less injury in the InP group. Histopathological scores revealed a significant decrease in the InP group (3.17±1.04, P〈0.01) and AH group (8.17±0.76, P〈0.05) as compared with that in the D-Gal group (11.50±1.32). The apoptosis rate in the InP group (25.0%±3.4%, P〈0.01) and AH group (40.5%±1.0% , P〈0.05) was lower than that in the D-Gal group (70.6%±8.5%). The expression of active caspase-3 was inhibited, while the expression of survivin, AKT, phospho- AKT (Ser473), ERK and phospho-ERK (Tyr204) was elevated in the InP group. CONCLUSIONS: Intraportal injection was superior to other pathways for MSC transplantation. Intraportal MSC trans- plantation could improve liver function, inhibit apoptosis and prolong the survival time of swine with ALE The transplanted MSCs may participate in liver regeneration via promoting cell proliferation and suppressing apoptosis during the initial stage of ALE
基金supported by Innovation Research Group of Universities in Chongqing(CXQT21030)Chongqing Talents:Exceptional Young Talents Project(CQYC201905100)Chongqing Youth Expert Studio,Hong Kong Scholars Program。
摘要Grain growth directly influences the plasticity and strength of Mg alloys.As the grain size decreases from the microscale to the nanoscale,the plasticity of Mg alloys continually increases,whereas the strength first increases and later decreases.These trends are observed because the plastic deformation mechanism changes from dislocation–twinning dominance to grain boundary dominance.In this study,the factors influencing grain growth,such as the temperature of plastic deformation/annealing,second-phase particles and solute atoms,are examined to aid effective control of the grain size.Additionally,the mechanisms of grain growth,typically induced by strain and thermal activation,are clarified.Strain-induced grain boundary migration is attributable to the difference in the strain energy stored in adjacent grains with high-density dislocations.Heat-induced grain boundary migration is driven by the difference in the energy of the grain boundary/subgrain boundary and boundary curvature.Abnormal grain growth can be induced by anisotropy of the strain energy,anisotropy of the grain boundary mobility,depinning of the second phase and high misorientation gradient.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52371095)Innovation Research Group of Universities in Chongqing(CXQT21030)+2 种基金Chongqing Talents:Exceptional Young Talents Project(CQYC201905100)Chongqing Youth Expert Studio,Chongqing Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurship and Innovation Support Program(cx2023117)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Innovation and Development Joint Fund(CSTB 2022NS CQLZX0054)。
摘要Metal-air battery is an environmental friendly energy storage system with unique open structure.Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have been extensively attempted as anodes for air batteries due to high theoretical energy density,low cost,and recyclability.However,the study on Mg-air battery(MAB)is still at the laboratory level currently,mainly owing to the low anodic efficiency caused by the poor corrosion resistance.In order to reduce corrosion losses and achieve optimal utilization efficiency of Mg anode,the design strategies are reviewed from microstructure perspectives.Firstly,the corrosion behaviors have been discussed,especially the negative difference effect derived by hydrogen evolution.Special attention is given to the effect of anode micro-structures on the MAB,which includes grain size,grain orientation,second phases,crystal structure,twins,and dislocations.For further improvement,the discharge performance,long period stacking ordered phase and its enhancing effect are considered.Meanwhile,given the current debates over Mg dendrites,the potential risk,the impact on discharge,and the elimination strategies are discussed.Microstructure control and single crystal would be promising ways for MAB anode.
基金financially support by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFB0306205)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.51671012)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesInternational Science and Technology Cooperation Program of China(2015DFA51430)。
摘要Mechanical properties and microstructural stability under the service temperature are important to the high temperature titanium alloy.In order to evaluate the potential in increase the service temperature of Ti alloy,two near-αTi alloys with high content of Al asα-stabilizer and Ta,Nb and/or Re asβ-stabilizers were designed and prepared by ingot metallurgy and thermomechanical processing,and the microstructure and mechanical properties before and after thermal exposure at 650℃ for 100 h were characterized.The results indicated that due to the weakβ-stabilizing ability of Ta and Nb elements,only a small amount ofβphase was formed in Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy.With a trace Re addition,theβphase was obviously increased in Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb-0.25Re,indicating that the Re was a strongβ-stabilizer.Under the same thermomechanical conditions,the Re addition decreased the volume fraction of primaryα(αp)phase and refined the secondaryα(αs)phase evidently.The primaryαphase presented an obvious core-shell structure in the Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy,with higher Al concentration in the shell.While the core-shell structure was not obvious in the Re-containing alloy due to the Re decreases the diffusion of Al,Ta and Nb elements.A large number of orderedα2precipitates can be observed in theαpandαs phases of two alloys.Theα2precipitates continuously grew up during thermal exposure,however,their growth rate in theαsphase of Re-containing alloy were lower than that of Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy.Although plenty of orderedα2precipitates formed in the Ti-10Al-4Ta-2Nb alloy,the alloy had a certain plasticity at room temperature.The trace Re addition evidently increased the tensile strength but caused the decrease of the plasticity.After thermal exposure,the strength was further increased,while the plasticity was decreased for both of alloys.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31671192 and No.31571180Foundation of Xin Hua Hospital,No.JZPI201708
摘要AIM To investigate the distribution and function of interstitialcells of Cajal(ICCs) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α positive(PDGFRα+) cells in the proximal and distal colon.METHODS The comparison of colonic transit in the proximal and distal ends was performed by colonic migrating motor complexes(CMMCs). The tension of the colonic smooth muscle was examined by smooth muscle spontaneous contractile experiments with both ends of the smooth muscle strip tied with a silk thread. Intracellular recordings were used to assess electrical field stimulation(EFS)-induced inhibitory junction potentials(IJP) on the colonic smooth muscle. Western blot analysis was used to examine the expression levels of ICCs and PDGFRα in the colonic smooth muscle.RESULTS Treatment with NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride(L-NAME) significantly increased the CMMC frequency and spontaneous contractions, especially in the proximal colon, while treatment with MRS2500 increased only distal CMMC activity and smooth muscle contractions. Both CMMCs and spontaneous contractions were markedly inhibited by NPPB, especially in the proximal colon. Accordingly, CyPPA sharply inhibited the distal contraction of both CMMCs and spontaneous contractions. Additionally, the amplitude of stimulationinduced nitric oxide(NO)/ICC-dependent slow IJPs(sIJPs) by intracellular recordings from the smooth muscles in the proximal colon was larger than that in the distal colon, while the amplitude of electric field stimulationinduced purinergic/PDGFRα-dependent fast IJPs(fIJPs) in the distal colon was larger than that in the proximal colon. Consistently, protein expression levels of c-Kit and anoctamin-1(ANO1) in the proximal colon were much higher, while protein expression levels of PDGFRα and small conductance calcium-activated potassium channel 3(SK3) in the distal colon were much higher.CONCLUSION The ICCs are mainly distributed in the proximal colon and there are more PDGFRα+ cells are in the distal colon, which generates a pressure gradient between the two ends of the colon to propel the feces to the anus.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31171107,No.31071011 and No.31271236
摘要AIM:To investigate the effect of hydrogen sulfide(H2S)on smooth muscle motility in the gastric fundus.METHODS:The expression of cystathionineβ-synthase(CBS)and cystathionineγ-lyase(CSE)in cultured smooth muscle cells from the gastric fundus was examined by the immunocytochemistry technique.The tension of the gastric fundus smooth muscle was recorded by an isometric force transducer under the condition of isometric contraction with each end of the smooth muscle strip tied with a silk thread.Intracellular recording was used to identify whether hydrogen sulfide affects the resting membrane potential of the gastric fundus in vitro.Cells were freshly separated from the gastric fundus of mice using a variety of enzyme digestion methods and whole-cell patch-clamp technique was used to find the effects of hydrogen sulfide on voltage-dependent potassium channel and calcium channel.Calcium imaging with fura-3AM loading was used to investigate the mechanism by which hydrogen sulfide regulates gastric fundus motility in cultured smooth muscle cells.RESULTS:We found that both CBS and CSE were expressed in the cul tured smooth muscle cel ls from the gastric fundus and that H2S increased the smooth muscle tension of the gastric fundus in mice at low concentrations.In addition,nicardipine and aminooxyacetic acid(AOAA),a CBS inhibitor,reduced the tension,whereas Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester,a nonspecific nitric oxide synthase,increased the tension.The AOAA-induced relaxation was significantly recovered by H2S,and the Na HS-induced increase in tonic contraction was blocked by 5 mmol/L4-aminopyridine and 1μmol/L nicardipine.Na HS significantly depolarized the membrane potential and inhibited the voltage-dependent potassium currents.Moreover,Na HS increased L-type Ca2+currents and caused an elevation in intracellular calcium([Ca2+]i).CONCLUSION:These findings suggest that H2S may be an excitatory modulator in the gastric fundus in mice.The excitatory effect is mediated by voltagedependent potassium and L-type calcium channels.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.B200909)the Program for Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Construction in Universities of Heilongjiang Province(No. 2011TD010)
摘要A method for rapid and simultaneous determination of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquid cations by ion-pair chromatography with ultraviolet detection was developed. Chromatographic separations were performed on a reversed-phase silica-based monolithic column using 1-heptanesulfonic acid sodium-acetonitrile as mobile phase. The effects of ion-pair reagent and acetonitrile concentration on retention of the cations were investigated. The retention times of the cations accord with carbon number rule. The method has been successfully applied to the determination of four ionic liquids synthesized by organic chemistry laboratory.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51471155)the Aviation Science Foundation of China(No.2014E62149R)
摘要The microstructural characteristics, elemental distribution law and microscopic formation mechanism of the burning products of TA15 titanium alloy were investigated by friction oxygen concentration method, associated with in situ observation, X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) analyses, providing the thoughts to improve fireproof property. The results show that, when the friction contact pressure(p) is 0.20 MPa and oxygen concentration of premixed air flow(c) is 60 vol%, TA15 titanium alloy produces violent sparks and presents dazzling white light during combustion. The generated products after burning are mainly TiOand small amount of AlOoxides. Four distinct zones form from the combustion surface to the alloy matrix, and they are in the sequence of combustion zone, fusion zone, heat-affected zone and transition zone. Further, combustion zone is composed of TiOand A1203 compounds, containing obvious cracks. In the fusion zone, discontinuous oxygenrich Al-based solid solution forms, and the elemental distribution has strong volatility. In the heat-affected zone,there are abundant of Ti-based solid solution and small amount of Al-and Mo-based solid solution. Transition zone is made of lamellar structure. Two technical approaches are given to prevent oxygen diffusion inside the reaction zone and reaction-affected zone. On the one hand,the content of Al is designed as the upper limit of alloy composition; on the other hand, fireproof coatings are deposited on the surface of the alloy.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.10672103 and 30360031
摘要AIM:To investigate atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)secretion from gastric mucosa and the relationship between the ANPatriuretic peptide receptor type A(NPR-A)pathway and diabetic gastroparesis.METHODS:Male imprinting control region(ICR)mice(4 wk old)were divided into two groups:control mice,and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.Eight weeks after injection,spontaneous gastric contraction was recorded by using physiography in control and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.The ANP-positive cells in gastric mucosa and among dispersed gastric epithelial cells were detected by using immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry,respectively.ANP and natriureticpeptide receptor type A(NPR-A)gene expression in gastric tissue was observed by using the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The frequency of spontaneous gastric contraction was reduced from 12.9±0.8 cycles/min in the control group to 8.4±0.6 cycles/min in the diabetic mice(n=8,P<0.05).However,the amplitude of contraction was not significantly affected in the diabetic group.The depletion of interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastric muscle layer was observed in the diabetic mice.ANP-positive cells were distributed in the gastric mucosal layer and the density index of ANP-positive cells was increased from 20.9±2.2 cells/field in control mice to 51.8±2.9 cells/field in diabetic mice(n=8,P<0.05).The percentage of ANP-positive cells among the dispersed gastric epithelial cells was increased from 10.0%±0.9%in the control mice to 41.2%±1.0%in the diabetic mice(n=3,P<0.05).ANP and NPR-A genes were both expressed in mouse stomach,and the expression was significantly increased in the diabetic mice.CONCLUSION:These results suggest that the ANP/NPR-A signaling pathway is upregulated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice,and contributes to the development of diabetic gastroparesis.