Objective:Using the traditional Chinese medicine theory of 'Bi-zheng' caused by kidney deficiency,combined with modern medical science and technology,this study assessed the relationships among organ weight,cy...Objective:Using the traditional Chinese medicine theory of 'Bi-zheng' caused by kidney deficiency,combined with modern medical science and technology,this study assessed the relationships among organ weight,cytokines,pathological manifestations,and traditional Chinese medicine kidney deficiency syndrome in rats with rheumatoid arthritis.Methods:Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal,collagen-induced arthritis (ClA) model,and kidney deficiency arthralgia model groups.Rats in the kidney deficiency arthritis group underwent removal of the testis or ovary and administration of an inflammatory agent.Rats in the control group solely received an inflammatory agent.Type Ⅱ collagen-induced arthritis was induced within 1 week of the winter solstice or summer solstice,in order to sample organs and observe the mental state,posture,fur color,activity level,excrement,body weight,and organ weight of the rats.Results:Compared with the normal and CIA model groups,the kidney deficiency arthralgia model group showed fast and acute onset,prominent symptoms,most obvious potential joint swelling,worst general state,and least amount of weight gain.Compared with the normal group,the proportion of thymus,spleen,and adrenal glands of model rats were larger in winter,with varying degrees of hyperplasia and hypertrophy;these differences were statistically significant (P <.05).In summer,model coefficients were greater than normal in the spleen,while the thymus and adrenal gland coefficients were significantly different between the normal and kidney deficiency arthralgia groups.In summer,the thymus in the kidney deficiency arthralgia group exhibited hypertrophy and hyperplasia,whereas the thymus in the control group did not;this difference was statistically significant (P =.015).Thymus and adrenal gland proportions exhibited seasonal differences in CIA model rats;these were statistically significant (P <.05),with high performance in winter and low performance in summer.The spleen proportion exhibited a trend of high performance in winter and low performance in summer in the kidney deficiency arthralgia model rats.Conclusion:Kidney deficiency is an internal condition linked with the occurrence of arthralgia,and seasonal factors exhibit an impact on the morbidity of arthritis in rats.展开更多
Inspired by biological ion channels,numerous artificial asymmetric ion channels have been synthesized to facilitate the fabrication of ionic circuits.Nevertheless,the creation of biomimetic asymmetric ion channels nec...Inspired by biological ion channels,numerous artificial asymmetric ion channels have been synthesized to facilitate the fabrication of ionic circuits.Nevertheless,the creation of biomimetic asymmetric ion channels necessitates expensive scientific apparatus and intricate material processing procedures,which constrains its advancement within the realm of ionic devices.In this study,we have devised dynamic asymmetric ion channels with mechanical responsiveness by combining polymers of varying elastic modulus along the longitudinal axis of carbon nanotube fiber(CNTF).The ion rectification can be modulated via the disparate response of CNTF-based ion channels to mechanical stress.We have effectively employed these asymmetric ion channels with mechanical sensitivity in the design of a logic gate device,achieving logic operations such as“AND”and“OR”.The conception of these dynamic asymmetric ion channels with mechanical sensitivity offers a straightforward,cost-effective,and versatile approach for generating ion channels,highlighting their potential application in intricate,highly integrated ionic circuits.展开更多
Heterojunction fabrication is one of the most effective strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor photocatalysts. Here, TiO2(B)/anatase nanowires with interfacial heterostructures were...Heterojunction fabrication is one of the most effective strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor photocatalysts. Here, TiO2(B)/anatase nanowires with interfacial heterostructures were prepared through a three-step synthesis method, including hydrothermal treatment, H+ exchange, and annealing. The phase structures of the nanowires in the bulk and on the surface during the annealing process were monitored by XRD and UV-Raman spectroscopy, respectively. SEM and TEM results indicate that the TiO2(B) nanowires partially collapse and transform into anatase during the annealing process and the heterophase junction structure is formed simultaneously. On the basis of the phase structure together with morphology data, a phase-transformation mechanism was proposed. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by hydrogen production and pollutant-degradation assays. The optimized structure of the photocatalyst contains 24% TiO2(B) in the bulk and 100% anatase on the surface. The charge-carrier behavior during the photocatalytic process was investigated by photocurrent, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), and photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy, which revealed that the heterophase-junction structure in the bulk was responsible for the highly efficient charge separation and transportation, etc.; the anatase on the surface took control of the high surface-reaction activity.展开更多
Background and Aims:The optimal management strategy for adults with immune-tolerant(IT)chronic hepatitis B infection remains undefined.This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and predictive factors of a pegylated...Background and Aims:The optimal management strategy for adults with immune-tolerant(IT)chronic hepatitis B infection remains undefined.This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and predictive factors of a pegylated interferon(Peg-IFN)-based treatment strategy in IT patients with chronic HBV infection.Methods:In this pilot,open-label,prospective study,286 patients aged 18 to 60 years with IT characteristics were enrolled and allocated to one of three groups.The combination group received Peg-IFN for 48–96 weeks,with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate(TDF)initiated at week 12 and continued through week 96(n=103).The monotherapy group received TDF monotherapy alone(n=125),and the control group was monitored without therapeutic intervention(n=58).Results:No patients in the control group met any predefined efficacy endpoints.Intention-to-treat analysis showed that patients in the combination group achieved significantly higher virological response rates(71.8%vs.53.6%,p=0.005),hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion rates(15.5%vs.1.6%,p<0.001),and hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)loss rates(10.7%vs.0%,p<0.001)compared with those in the monotherapy group at week 96.In the combination group,the cumulative rate of HBsAg loss was 5.4%at week 48 and increased to 11.8%by week 96.Independent predictors of achieving either hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion or HBsAg loss were baseline age under 30 years(odds ratio=0.217,95%confidence interval:0.048–0.976,p=0.046)and a decline in HBsAg level greater than 1 log10 IU/mL by week 24(odds ratio=13.976,95%confidence interval:2.506–77.932,p=0.003).Conclusions:A Peg-IFN-based treatment strategy significantly increases response rates compared with TDF monotherapy or observation in patients with IT characteristics.展开更多
The human brain performs computations via a highly interconnected network of neurons.Taking inspiration from the information delivery and processing mechanism of the human brain in central nervous systems,bioinspired ...The human brain performs computations via a highly interconnected network of neurons.Taking inspiration from the information delivery and processing mechanism of the human brain in central nervous systems,bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics has been proposed and gradually engineered to overcome the limitations of the conventional electron-based von Neumann architecture,which shows the promising potential to enable efficient brain-like computing.Anomalous and tunable nanofluidic ion transport behaviors and spatial confinement show promising controllability of charge carriers,and a wide range of structural and chemical modification paves new ways for realizing brain-like functions.Herein,a comprehensive framework of mechanisms and design strategy is summarized to enable the rational design of nanofluidic systems and facilitate the further development of bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics.This review provides recent advances and prospects of the bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics,including ion-based brain computing,comprehension of intrinsic mechanisms,design of artificial nanochannels,and the latest artificial neuromorphic functions devices.Furthermore,the challenges and opportunities of bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics in the pioneering and interdisciplinary research fields are proposed,including brain–computer interfaces and artificial neurons.展开更多
基金Construction of National Life Science Foundation(20071030)Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Independent Project,and the Ministry of Science and Technology.
摘要Objective:Using the traditional Chinese medicine theory of 'Bi-zheng' caused by kidney deficiency,combined with modern medical science and technology,this study assessed the relationships among organ weight,cytokines,pathological manifestations,and traditional Chinese medicine kidney deficiency syndrome in rats with rheumatoid arthritis.Methods:Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal,collagen-induced arthritis (ClA) model,and kidney deficiency arthralgia model groups.Rats in the kidney deficiency arthritis group underwent removal of the testis or ovary and administration of an inflammatory agent.Rats in the control group solely received an inflammatory agent.Type Ⅱ collagen-induced arthritis was induced within 1 week of the winter solstice or summer solstice,in order to sample organs and observe the mental state,posture,fur color,activity level,excrement,body weight,and organ weight of the rats.Results:Compared with the normal and CIA model groups,the kidney deficiency arthralgia model group showed fast and acute onset,prominent symptoms,most obvious potential joint swelling,worst general state,and least amount of weight gain.Compared with the normal group,the proportion of thymus,spleen,and adrenal glands of model rats were larger in winter,with varying degrees of hyperplasia and hypertrophy;these differences were statistically significant (P <.05).In summer,model coefficients were greater than normal in the spleen,while the thymus and adrenal gland coefficients were significantly different between the normal and kidney deficiency arthralgia groups.In summer,the thymus in the kidney deficiency arthralgia group exhibited hypertrophy and hyperplasia,whereas the thymus in the control group did not;this difference was statistically significant (P =.015).Thymus and adrenal gland proportions exhibited seasonal differences in CIA model rats;these were statistically significant (P <.05),with high performance in winter and low performance in summer.The spleen proportion exhibited a trend of high performance in winter and low performance in summer in the kidney deficiency arthralgia model rats.Conclusion:Kidney deficiency is an internal condition linked with the occurrence of arthralgia,and seasonal factors exhibit an impact on the morbidity of arthritis in rats.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273305,21975209,52025132,T2241022,21621091,22021001,and 22121001)the 111 Project(Nos.B17027,B16029)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.20720230037)the National Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Nos.2022J02059,2023J05012)Natural Science Foundation of XiamenChina(No.3502Z20227010)the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE。
摘要Inspired by biological ion channels,numerous artificial asymmetric ion channels have been synthesized to facilitate the fabrication of ionic circuits.Nevertheless,the creation of biomimetic asymmetric ion channels necessitates expensive scientific apparatus and intricate material processing procedures,which constrains its advancement within the realm of ionic devices.In this study,we have devised dynamic asymmetric ion channels with mechanical responsiveness by combining polymers of varying elastic modulus along the longitudinal axis of carbon nanotube fiber(CNTF).The ion rectification can be modulated via the disparate response of CNTF-based ion channels to mechanical stress.We have effectively employed these asymmetric ion channels with mechanical sensitivity in the design of a logic gate device,achieving logic operations such as“AND”and“OR”.The conception of these dynamic asymmetric ion channels with mechanical sensitivity offers a straightforward,cost-effective,and versatile approach for generating ion channels,highlighting their potential application in intricate,highly integrated ionic circuits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21603134)Young Talent Fund of University Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi,China(20150104)+1 种基金Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(2016JQ2023)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK201603032)~~
摘要Heterojunction fabrication is one of the most effective strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor photocatalysts. Here, TiO2(B)/anatase nanowires with interfacial heterostructures were prepared through a three-step synthesis method, including hydrothermal treatment, H+ exchange, and annealing. The phase structures of the nanowires in the bulk and on the surface during the annealing process were monitored by XRD and UV-Raman spectroscopy, respectively. SEM and TEM results indicate that the TiO2(B) nanowires partially collapse and transform into anatase during the annealing process and the heterophase junction structure is formed simultaneously. On the basis of the phase structure together with morphology data, a phase-transformation mechanism was proposed. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by hydrogen production and pollutant-degradation assays. The optimized structure of the photocatalyst contains 24% TiO2(B) in the bulk and 100% anatase on the surface. The charge-carrier behavior during the photocatalytic process was investigated by photocurrent, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), and photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy, which revealed that the heterophase-junction structure in the bulk was responsible for the highly efficient charge separation and transportation, etc.; the anatase on the surface took control of the high surface-reaction activity.
基金supported by Kunming University of Science and Technology&the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province Joint Special Project on Medical Research(KUSTKH2022022Y)the Yunnan revitalization talent support program(XDYC-YLXZ-2023-0021).
摘要Background and Aims:The optimal management strategy for adults with immune-tolerant(IT)chronic hepatitis B infection remains undefined.This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and predictive factors of a pegylated interferon(Peg-IFN)-based treatment strategy in IT patients with chronic HBV infection.Methods:In this pilot,open-label,prospective study,286 patients aged 18 to 60 years with IT characteristics were enrolled and allocated to one of three groups.The combination group received Peg-IFN for 48–96 weeks,with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate(TDF)initiated at week 12 and continued through week 96(n=103).The monotherapy group received TDF monotherapy alone(n=125),and the control group was monitored without therapeutic intervention(n=58).Results:No patients in the control group met any predefined efficacy endpoints.Intention-to-treat analysis showed that patients in the combination group achieved significantly higher virological response rates(71.8%vs.53.6%,p=0.005),hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion rates(15.5%vs.1.6%,p<0.001),and hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)loss rates(10.7%vs.0%,p<0.001)compared with those in the monotherapy group at week 96.In the combination group,the cumulative rate of HBsAg loss was 5.4%at week 48 and increased to 11.8%by week 96.Independent predictors of achieving either hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion or HBsAg loss were baseline age under 30 years(odds ratio=0.217,95%confidence interval:0.048–0.976,p=0.046)and a decline in HBsAg level greater than 1 log10 IU/mL by week 24(odds ratio=13.976,95%confidence interval:2.506–77.932,p=0.003).Conclusions:A Peg-IFN-based treatment strategy significantly increases response rates compared with TDF monotherapy or observation in patients with IT characteristics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21975209,52273305,22205185,52025132,T2241022,21621091,22021001,and 22121001)the 111 Project(Nos.B17027 and B16029)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2022J02059)the Science and Technology Projects of Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province(No.RD2022070601)the Tencent Foundation(The XPLORER PRIZE).
摘要The human brain performs computations via a highly interconnected network of neurons.Taking inspiration from the information delivery and processing mechanism of the human brain in central nervous systems,bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics has been proposed and gradually engineered to overcome the limitations of the conventional electron-based von Neumann architecture,which shows the promising potential to enable efficient brain-like computing.Anomalous and tunable nanofluidic ion transport behaviors and spatial confinement show promising controllability of charge carriers,and a wide range of structural and chemical modification paves new ways for realizing brain-like functions.Herein,a comprehensive framework of mechanisms and design strategy is summarized to enable the rational design of nanofluidic systems and facilitate the further development of bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics.This review provides recent advances and prospects of the bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics,including ion-based brain computing,comprehension of intrinsic mechanisms,design of artificial nanochannels,and the latest artificial neuromorphic functions devices.Furthermore,the challenges and opportunities of bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics in the pioneering and interdisciplinary research fields are proposed,including brain–computer interfaces and artificial neurons.