This study reports the discovery of three shortened streptovaricin analogues,prestreptovaricins A–C(2–4),from Streptomyces spectabilis NA07477.Through comprehensive NMR and HRMS analysis,we elucidated their structur...This study reports the discovery of three shortened streptovaricin analogues,prestreptovaricins A–C(2–4),from Streptomyces spectabilis NA07477.Through comprehensive NMR and HRMS analysis,we elucidated their structures as a linear C13-polyketide(2),a 15-membered(3),and a 17-membered macrolactam(4),representing the first divergence from the character-istic C23 ansa chain in this antibiotic family.Gene inactivation experiments demonstrated that these truncated metabolites result from premature chain release at modules 5–7 of the polyketide synthase,rather than module skipping.Notably,the cyclized products 3 and 4 persisted upon knockout of the dedicated amide synthase stvF,implying catalysis by promiscuous cyclases.Our findings uncover premature termination as a previously unrecognized pathway for structural diversification in ansamycin biosynthesis.展开更多
This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-a...This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×1012 to 1×1014 cm-2.Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.展开更多
In this paper,an improved error-rate sliding window decoder is proposed for spatially coupled low-density parity-check(SC-LDPC)codes.For the conventional sliding window decoder,the message retention mechanism causes u...In this paper,an improved error-rate sliding window decoder is proposed for spatially coupled low-density parity-check(SC-LDPC)codes.For the conventional sliding window decoder,the message retention mechanism causes unreliable messages along the edges of belief propagation(BP)decoding in the current window to be kept for subsequent window decoding.To improve the reliability of the retained messages during the window transition,a reliable termination method is embedded,where the retained messages undergo more reliable parity checks.Additionally,decoding failure is unavoidable and even causes error propagation when the number of errors exceeds the error-correcting capability of the window.To mitigate this problem,a channel value reuse mechanism is designed,where the received channel values are utilized to reinitialize the window.Furthermore,considering the complexity and performance of decoding,a feasible sliding optimized window decoding(SOWD)scheme is introduced.Finally,simulation results confirm the superior performance of the proposed SOWD scheme in both the waterfall and error floor regions.This work has great potential in the applications of wireless optical communication and fiber optic communication.展开更多
Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles present in eukaryotic cells,containing their own genome and transcriptional machinery.However,their functions are intricately linked to proteins encoded by the nuclear genom...Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles present in eukaryotic cells,containing their own genome and transcriptional machinery.However,their functions are intricately linked to proteins encoded by the nuclear genome.Mitochondrial transcription termination factors(mTERFs)are nucleic acid-binding proteins involved in RNA splicing and transcription termination within plant mitochondria and chloroplasts.Despite their recognized importance,the specific roles of mTERF proteins in maize remain largely unexplored.Here,we clone and functionally characterize the maize mTERF18 gene.Our findings reveal that mTERF18 mutations lead to severely undifferentiated embryos,resulting in abortive phenotypes.Early kernel exhibits abnormal basal endosperm transfer layer and a significant reduction in both starch and protein accumulation in mterf18.We identify the mTERF18 gene through mapping-based cloning and validate this gene through allelic tests.mTERF18 is widely expressed across various maize tissues and encodes a highly conserved mitochondrial protein.Transcriptome data reveal that mTERF18 mutations disrupt transcriptional termination of the nad6 gene,leading to undetectable levels of Nad6 protein and reduced complex I assembly and activity.Furthermore,transmission electron microscopy observation of mterf18 endosperm uncover severe mitochondrial defects.Collectively,these findings highlight the critical role of mTERF18 in mitochondrial gene transcription termination and its pivotal impact on maize kernel development.展开更多
Compound heat–humidity extremes(CTHEs)pose escalating threats to human health,particularly for vulnerable populations(children and elderly)with limited physiological adaptability.This study reveals the expansion of C...Compound heat–humidity extremes(CTHEs)pose escalating threats to human health,particularly for vulnerable populations(children and elderly)with limited physiological adaptability.This study reveals the expansion of CTHE-active seasons across eastern China from 1961 to 2022.Southern China(SC)and the Yangtze–Huaihe region(YH)exhibit earlier onsets and delayed terminations,prolonging hazardous CTHE seasons by one month post-2015 in SC.The prolonged CTHE-active seasons,coupled with population growth,have driven sharp increases in exposure across eastern China,with annual CTHE and hazardous CTHE exposure increasing by 106 million and 78 million person-days since the 2000s.Vulnerable groups constitute 39%of total exposure,with 11%(CTHEs)and 34%(hazardous CTHEs)attributable to season prolongation.Mechanistically,an intensified and westward-extended western North Pacific subtropical high enhances diabatic heating and moisture advection,driving prolonged CTHE-active seasons in SC and YH.These findings quantify climate–demographic synergies in heat–health risks,providing a scientific basis for climate-resilient health strategies targeting age-sensitive populations in eastern China’s warming and humidifying hotspots.展开更多
The carboxylation of alkynes with CO2 has attracted considerable interest due to the valorization of C1resources and atomic economy.Much effort focused on active metals(e.g.,Au,Ag,Cu),while the mechanistic role of ...The carboxylation of alkynes with CO2 has attracted considerable interest due to the valorization of C1resources and atomic economy.Much effort focused on active metals(e.g.,Au,Ag,Cu),while the mechanistic role of active supports,particularly the oxygen vacancy(Ov),in modulating C-H bond carboxylation remains unknown.Herein,ultra-small silver clusters and morphologically engineered CeO2 support(nanorods,nanocubes,and nano particles)were employed to construct Ag cluster/Ov synergistic catalyst,which exhibits variations in Oy concentration by an in situ auto-reduction method.The 0.197%Ag/CeO2-NR catalyst exhibited a high reaction rate for the phenylacetylene carboxylation reaction and the maximal silver utilization efficiency.The characterization and DFT calculations demonstrated that vacancies enhanced CO2 adsorption via polarization-induced molecular bending and C-O bond elongation.Positively charged Ag clusters induced by metal-support interactions serve as deprotonation activation centers for alkynes.This synergistic interplay between dual active sites efficiently facilitates the C(sp)-H carboxylation with CO2.These findings offer critical insights for the rational selection of active supports in designing efficient C-H carboxylation catalysts.展开更多
The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to ...The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to elucidate the role of Middle-Lower Triassic evaporite layers in shaping basin structures,focusing on Xinchang Tectonic Zone(XTZ).Salt layers facilitated decoupled deformation between supra-and sub-salt sequences,forming salt pillows and fault-related folds.Three distinct structural trends were identified in XTZ.Key findings reveal that salt thickness variations correlate with deformation styles:thicker salt promoted detachment folding,while thinner salt led to hard-linked fault systems.Sub-salt E-NE trending reverse faults formed horsetail terminations associated with the Pengzhou faults(PzF),deviating from the primary Longmenshan thrust belt(LmsTB)orientation.Structural evolution occurred in three stages:(1)Indosinian salt deposition and foreland basin initiation;(2)Yanshanian eastward propagation of thrust systems with salt-driven detachment folding;(3)Himalayan reactivation overprinting earlier structures with sub-NS trending folds.This work establishes a direct link between salt layers and structural traps,demonstrating how salt acted as a critical detachment layer during multi-stage compression.Results provide insights into the gas exploration of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation,emphasizing the importance of salt-influenced deformation in foreland basin systems.展开更多
Parallel machining robot is a new type of robotized equipment for high-efficiency machining structural com-ponents with complex geometries.Terminal rigidity is of great importance index for such type of equipment,whic...Parallel machining robot is a new type of robotized equipment for high-efficiency machining structural com-ponents with complex geometries.Terminal rigidity is of great importance index for such type of equipment,which affects their load capacity and working accuracy.Before a parallel machining robot can be used for heavy-load and high-efficiency machining,its terminal rigidity should be evaluated systematically.The present study is to quantitatively reveal the stiffness properties of a previously invented Z4 redundantly actuated parallel ma-chining robot(RAPMR).For this purpose,two critical issues,i.e.,stiffness modelling and index construction,are clarified to carry out stiffness evaluation of the Z4 RAPMR.Firstly,drawing on the screw theory,a semi-analytic stiffness model of the proposed RAPMR is established at a component level.Secondly,a set of virtual work-based stiffness indices is constructed to evaluate the terminal rigidity of parallel robots.Those indices have a consistent physical unit in describing linear and angular terminal rigidity.With these indices,the local and the global stiffness performance of the Z4 RAPMR are predicted.Thirdly,a laboratory prototype of the proposed RAPMR is fabricated.And the experimental test is performed to verify the correctness of the established stiffness model.The present work is expected to provide fundamental information for further light-weight design and rigidity enhancement.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate 3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution on ocular surface parameters and the alterations of lipid and muco-aqueous layer in tear film of patients with visual display terminal(VDT)-associated dry eye disease(D...AIM:To evaluate 3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution on ocular surface parameters and the alterations of lipid and muco-aqueous layer in tear film of patients with visual display terminal(VDT)-associated dry eye disease(DED).METHODS:This study included patients with VDTassociated DED.It was a prospective single-arm interventional clinical trial.Patients were provided with 3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution for 3mo and were followed up in 1,2 and 3mo after treatment.Tear breakup time(TBUT),ocular surface staining score,and ocular surface disease index(OSDI)score were ocular surface characteristics.Lipid layer thickness(LLT),tear meniscus height(TMH),and mucin mRNA expression levels(MUC1,MUC4,MUC5AC,MUC16,and MUC20)were used to measure changes in the tear film.The LipiView interferometer was used to measure the partial blink rate(PBR).RESULTS:Sixty-eight eyes of 68 participants(54 females;mean age 25.12±4.10y;mean spherical equivalent-4.35±2.69 D)were enrolled.Compared with the pre-treatment,OSDI scores and TBUT improved significantly at all follow-up time points(all P<0.01),and TMH increased significantly at 1 and 3mo(P<0.01,P<0.001,respectively).Conjunctival lissamine green staining improved only at 2mo(P<0.05),while corneal fluorescein staining showed no significant changes.Overall LLT remained unchanged,but the PBR<1 subgroup exhibited significant LLT elevation at 3mo(P<0.05),unlike the PBR=1 subgroup.Conjunctival mRNA expression of MUC1,MUC5AC,MUC16,and MUC20 was significantly upregulated at 1 and 3mo(all P<0.01),and MUC4 expression increased significantly only at 1mo(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:In patients with VDT-associated DED,3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution dramatically reduced symptoms and enhanced tear film stability by promoting ocular surface muco-aqueous secretion.Patients with better blinking habits(PBR<1)demonstrate greater LLT improvement than those with poorer habits.展开更多
Objective To characterize the distribution of bacterial and fungal pathogens in airport terminal environments,compare airborne aerosol sampling methods,identify high-abundance pathogenic species based on the WHO prior...Objective To characterize the distribution of bacterial and fungal pathogens in airport terminal environments,compare airborne aerosol sampling methods,identify high-abundance pathogenic species based on the WHO priority pathogens list,and provide a scientific basis for optimizing microbiological monitoring and control measures.Methods Sampling was conducted in the transit transfer area(A1),domestic arrivals area(A2),and domestic departures area(A3).Airborne aerosols were collected using cyclonic and filtration samplers,and surface samples were collected using sterile swabs.DNA analysis was performed using 2bRAD sequencing for microbiome profiling(2bRAD-M).Microbial community diversity and compositional differences were assessed usingα-diversity indices(Chao1,Shannon,and Simpson)andβ-diversity metrics.Results Bacteria dominated the indoor air microbiota of the airport terminal(98.4%),with Pseudomonadota(39.4%–62.9%)and Actinomycetota(18.9%–32.9%)as the predominant phyla.Microbial diversity was significantly higher in surface samples than in airborne aerosols.High-frequency contact surfaces(e.g.,handrails)were enriched with human commensal bacteria,including Cutibacterium acnes(9.71%–19.4%).Multiple WHO-prioritized pathogens were detected,including Acinetobacter baumannii(0.3%–1.4%)and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(0.01%–1.24%).The transit transfer area(A1),characterized by poorer ventilation,showed higher microbial richness.Filtration samplers captured more microorganisms per unit volume than cyclonic samplers,with significant differences in detection profiles.Conclusion Sampling methods,sample types,and environmental conditions influence microbial distribution patterns across terminals.Detection of WHO Critical and High priority pathogens indicates potential risks of aerosol and contact transmission.Enhanced ventilation and disinfection of highfrequency contact surfaces can mitigate public health risks.展开更多
To explore the best preparation process for terminal blend(TB)composite-modified asphalt and to filter its formulation with excellent performance,this study evaluates the performance of TB composite modified asphalt b...To explore the best preparation process for terminal blend(TB)composite-modified asphalt and to filter its formulation with excellent performance,this study evaluates the performance of TB composite modified asphalt by physical property index,microscopic morphology,rheological testing,and infrared spectroscopy on multiple scales.The results show that the best preparation process for TB-modified asphalt is stirring at 260℃ for 4 h at 400 rpm,which significantly reduces the modification time of the asphalt.From a physical property viewpoint,the TB composite-modified asphalt sample with 5% styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)+1% aromatics+0.1% sulfur exhibits high-comprehensive,high-and low-temperature properties.More-over,its crosslinked mesh structure comprises black rubber particles uniformly interwoven in the middle,which further enhances the performance of the asphalt and results in an excellent performance formulation.In addition,the sample with 5%SBS content has a higher G*value and smaller δ value than that with 3%SBS content,indicating that its high-temperature resistance is improved.The effect of adding 3%SBS content on the viscoelastic ratio is,to some extent,less than that caused by 20% rubber powder.展开更多
This letter commends on the study published in World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xu et al,which elucidated the mechanism by which distal bowel resection with terminal ileum preservation(DBRPI)improves hepatic gluco...This letter commends on the study published in World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xu et al,which elucidated the mechanism by which distal bowel resection with terminal ileum preservation(DBRPI)improves hepatic gluconeogenesis via the Prevotellaceae NK3B31_group/7-ketolithocholic acid(7-KLCA)/farnesoid X receptor(FXR)axis.Using multiomics and functional assays,Xu et al identified this microbial–bile acid(BA)axis as central to the metabolic benefits of DBRPI,linking microbial enrichment(e.g.,Prevotellaceae NK3B31_group)to increased 7-KLCA levels and FXR activation,thereby suppressing gluconeogenic gene expression.We highlight the novelty of this work in its focus on taxon-specific microbial and BA dynamics,which advances the understanding of postoperative glucose regulation.Additionally,we note its translational potential—targeting this axis via probiotics or 7-KLCA analogs—and raise several open questions,including causal validation of the microbial taxon,serum 7-KLCA dynamics,and glucagon-likepeptide-1/FXR interplay.Overall,this study bridges gut microbiota and BA crosstalk,offering actionable insights for the treatment of metabolic disease.展开更多
Hypersonic vehicles present formidable challenges to existing air and missile defence systems due to their extreme velocity,extended-range strike capability,and exceptional maneuverability,driving the need for advance...Hypersonic vehicles present formidable challenges to existing air and missile defence systems due to their extreme velocity,extended-range strike capability,and exceptional maneuverability,driving the need for advanced guidance technologies of interceptors.To address the requirements for defensive operations against hypersonic vehicles,this review focuses on hypersonic glide vehicles(HGVs)as the primary object of study.Their flight characteristics are simulated,and critical interception challenges are analyzed.Then,key technological advancements in interceptor guidance,including midcourse guidance techniques,mid-terminal guidance handover,and terminal guidance laws,are reviewed,providing a comparative analysis of their respective strengths and limitations.Finally,the research summarizes the pivotal scientific problems confronting interceptor guidance technology and provides prospects for the research directions of related technologies.These findings provide a valuable reference for subsequent research on interceptor guidance technology and facilitate the development of next-generation aerospace defence architectures.展开更多
基金financially supported by Ministry of Science and Technology(No.2022ZD0211800)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82525108,22193071,22437003,W2412037,22377052 and 22507128)the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan(No.202501CF070088).
摘要This study reports the discovery of three shortened streptovaricin analogues,prestreptovaricins A–C(2–4),from Streptomyces spectabilis NA07477.Through comprehensive NMR and HRMS analysis,we elucidated their structures as a linear C13-polyketide(2),a 15-membered(3),and a 17-membered macrolactam(4),representing the first divergence from the character-istic C23 ansa chain in this antibiotic family.Gene inactivation experiments demonstrated that these truncated metabolites result from premature chain release at modules 5–7 of the polyketide synthase,rather than module skipping.Notably,the cyclized products 3 and 4 persisted upon knockout of the dedicated amide synthase stvF,implying catalysis by promiscuous cyclases.Our findings uncover premature termination as a previously unrecognized pathway for structural diversification in ansamycin biosynthesis.
基金supported by the IITP(Institute for Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation)under the ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)support program(IITP-2025-RS-2024-00438288)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)+1 种基金National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the MSIT(Aerospace Semiconductor Strategy Research Project No.GTL25051-000)supported by the IC Design Education Center(IDEC),Korea。
摘要This work presents a systematic analysis of proton-induced total ionizing dose(TID)effects in 1.2 k V silicon carbide(SiC)power devices with various edge termination structures.Three edge terminations including ring-assisted junction termination extension(RA-JTE),multiple floating zone JTE(MFZ-JTE),and field limiting rings(FLR)were fabricated and irradiated with45 Me V protons at fluences ranging from 1×1012 to 1×1014 cm-2.Experimental results,supported by TCAD simulations,show that the RA-JTE structure maintained stable breakdown performance with less than 1%variation due to its effective electric field redistribution by multiple P+rings.In contrast,MFZ-JTE and FLR exhibit breakdown voltage shifts of 6.1%and 15.2%,respectively,under the highest fluence.These results demonstrate the superior radiation tolerance of the RA-JTE structure under TID conditions and provide practical design guidance for radiation-hardened Si C power devices in space and other highradiation environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62275193)。
摘要In this paper,an improved error-rate sliding window decoder is proposed for spatially coupled low-density parity-check(SC-LDPC)codes.For the conventional sliding window decoder,the message retention mechanism causes unreliable messages along the edges of belief propagation(BP)decoding in the current window to be kept for subsequent window decoding.To improve the reliability of the retained messages during the window transition,a reliable termination method is embedded,where the retained messages undergo more reliable parity checks.Additionally,decoding failure is unavoidable and even causes error propagation when the number of errors exceeds the error-correcting capability of the window.To mitigate this problem,a channel value reuse mechanism is designed,where the received channel values are utilized to reinitialize the window.Furthermore,considering the complexity and performance of decoding,a feasible sliding optimized window decoding(SOWD)scheme is introduced.Finally,simulation results confirm the superior performance of the proposed SOWD scheme in both the waterfall and error floor regions.This work has great potential in the applications of wireless optical communication and fiber optic communication.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF1000304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32222060)Anhui Agricultural University(RC422404)to J.Y.
摘要Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles present in eukaryotic cells,containing their own genome and transcriptional machinery.However,their functions are intricately linked to proteins encoded by the nuclear genome.Mitochondrial transcription termination factors(mTERFs)are nucleic acid-binding proteins involved in RNA splicing and transcription termination within plant mitochondria and chloroplasts.Despite their recognized importance,the specific roles of mTERF proteins in maize remain largely unexplored.Here,we clone and functionally characterize the maize mTERF18 gene.Our findings reveal that mTERF18 mutations lead to severely undifferentiated embryos,resulting in abortive phenotypes.Early kernel exhibits abnormal basal endosperm transfer layer and a significant reduction in both starch and protein accumulation in mterf18.We identify the mTERF18 gene through mapping-based cloning and validate this gene through allelic tests.mTERF18 is widely expressed across various maize tissues and encodes a highly conserved mitochondrial protein.Transcriptome data reveal that mTERF18 mutations disrupt transcriptional termination of the nad6 gene,leading to undetectable levels of Nad6 protein and reduced complex I assembly and activity.Furthermore,transmission electron microscopy observation of mterf18 endosperm uncover severe mitochondrial defects.Collectively,these findings highlight the critical role of mTERF18 in mitochondrial gene transcription termination and its pivotal impact on maize kernel development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant number U2342208]。
摘要Compound heat–humidity extremes(CTHEs)pose escalating threats to human health,particularly for vulnerable populations(children and elderly)with limited physiological adaptability.This study reveals the expansion of CTHE-active seasons across eastern China from 1961 to 2022.Southern China(SC)and the Yangtze–Huaihe region(YH)exhibit earlier onsets and delayed terminations,prolonging hazardous CTHE seasons by one month post-2015 in SC.The prolonged CTHE-active seasons,coupled with population growth,have driven sharp increases in exposure across eastern China,with annual CTHE and hazardous CTHE exposure increasing by 106 million and 78 million person-days since the 2000s.Vulnerable groups constitute 39%of total exposure,with 11%(CTHEs)and 34%(hazardous CTHEs)attributable to season prolongation.Mechanistically,an intensified and westward-extended western North Pacific subtropical high enhances diabatic heating and moisture advection,driving prolonged CTHE-active seasons in SC and YH.These findings quantify climate–demographic synergies in heat–health risks,providing a scientific basis for climate-resilient health strategies targeting age-sensitive populations in eastern China’s warming and humidifying hotspots.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22102194)the Science and Technology Plan of Gansu Province(24JRRA067,23ZDFA016)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(2022427)。
摘要The carboxylation of alkynes with CO2 has attracted considerable interest due to the valorization of C1resources and atomic economy.Much effort focused on active metals(e.g.,Au,Ag,Cu),while the mechanistic role of active supports,particularly the oxygen vacancy(Ov),in modulating C-H bond carboxylation remains unknown.Herein,ultra-small silver clusters and morphologically engineered CeO2 support(nanorods,nanocubes,and nano particles)were employed to construct Ag cluster/Ov synergistic catalyst,which exhibits variations in Oy concentration by an in situ auto-reduction method.The 0.197%Ag/CeO2-NR catalyst exhibited a high reaction rate for the phenylacetylene carboxylation reaction and the maximal silver utilization efficiency.The characterization and DFT calculations demonstrated that vacancies enhanced CO2 adsorption via polarization-induced molecular bending and C-O bond elongation.Positively charged Ag clusters induced by metal-support interactions serve as deprotonation activation centers for alkynes.This synergistic interplay between dual active sites efficiently facilitates the C(sp)-H carboxylation with CO2.These findings offer critical insights for the rational selection of active supports in designing efficient C-H carboxylation catalysts.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41602161,92255302)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Project No.2016ZX05033)Sinopec Science and Technology Development Project(Project No.P18089-1,P22085).
摘要The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to elucidate the role of Middle-Lower Triassic evaporite layers in shaping basin structures,focusing on Xinchang Tectonic Zone(XTZ).Salt layers facilitated decoupled deformation between supra-and sub-salt sequences,forming salt pillows and fault-related folds.Three distinct structural trends were identified in XTZ.Key findings reveal that salt thickness variations correlate with deformation styles:thicker salt promoted detachment folding,while thinner salt led to hard-linked fault systems.Sub-salt E-NE trending reverse faults formed horsetail terminations associated with the Pengzhou faults(PzF),deviating from the primary Longmenshan thrust belt(LmsTB)orientation.Structural evolution occurred in three stages:(1)Indosinian salt deposition and foreland basin initiation;(2)Yanshanian eastward propagation of thrust systems with salt-driven detachment folding;(3)Himalayan reactivation overprinting earlier structures with sub-NS trending folds.This work establishes a direct link between salt layers and structural traps,demonstrating how salt acted as a critical detachment layer during multi-stage compression.Results provide insights into the gas exploration of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation,emphasizing the importance of salt-influenced deformation in foreland basin systems.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52375009)Fujian Provincial Young and Middle-Aged Teacher Education Research Project of China(Grant No.JAT220029).
摘要Parallel machining robot is a new type of robotized equipment for high-efficiency machining structural com-ponents with complex geometries.Terminal rigidity is of great importance index for such type of equipment,which affects their load capacity and working accuracy.Before a parallel machining robot can be used for heavy-load and high-efficiency machining,its terminal rigidity should be evaluated systematically.The present study is to quantitatively reveal the stiffness properties of a previously invented Z4 redundantly actuated parallel ma-chining robot(RAPMR).For this purpose,two critical issues,i.e.,stiffness modelling and index construction,are clarified to carry out stiffness evaluation of the Z4 RAPMR.Firstly,drawing on the screw theory,a semi-analytic stiffness model of the proposed RAPMR is established at a component level.Secondly,a set of virtual work-based stiffness indices is constructed to evaluate the terminal rigidity of parallel robots.Those indices have a consistent physical unit in describing linear and angular terminal rigidity.With these indices,the local and the global stiffness performance of the Z4 RAPMR are predicted.Thirdly,a laboratory prototype of the proposed RAPMR is fabricated.And the experimental test is performed to verify the correctness of the established stiffness model.The present work is expected to provide fundamental information for further light-weight design and rigidity enhancement.
摘要AIM:To evaluate 3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution on ocular surface parameters and the alterations of lipid and muco-aqueous layer in tear film of patients with visual display terminal(VDT)-associated dry eye disease(DED).METHODS:This study included patients with VDTassociated DED.It was a prospective single-arm interventional clinical trial.Patients were provided with 3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution for 3mo and were followed up in 1,2 and 3mo after treatment.Tear breakup time(TBUT),ocular surface staining score,and ocular surface disease index(OSDI)score were ocular surface characteristics.Lipid layer thickness(LLT),tear meniscus height(TMH),and mucin mRNA expression levels(MUC1,MUC4,MUC5AC,MUC16,and MUC20)were used to measure changes in the tear film.The LipiView interferometer was used to measure the partial blink rate(PBR).RESULTS:Sixty-eight eyes of 68 participants(54 females;mean age 25.12±4.10y;mean spherical equivalent-4.35±2.69 D)were enrolled.Compared with the pre-treatment,OSDI scores and TBUT improved significantly at all follow-up time points(all P<0.01),and TMH increased significantly at 1 and 3mo(P<0.01,P<0.001,respectively).Conjunctival lissamine green staining improved only at 2mo(P<0.05),while corneal fluorescein staining showed no significant changes.Overall LLT remained unchanged,but the PBR<1 subgroup exhibited significant LLT elevation at 3mo(P<0.05),unlike the PBR=1 subgroup.Conjunctival mRNA expression of MUC1,MUC5AC,MUC16,and MUC20 was significantly upregulated at 1 and 3mo(all P<0.01),and MUC4 expression increased significantly only at 1mo(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:In patients with VDT-associated DED,3%diquafosol ophthalmic solution dramatically reduced symptoms and enhanced tear film stability by promoting ocular surface muco-aqueous secretion.Patients with better blinking habits(PBR<1)demonstrate greater LLT improvement than those with poorer habits.
摘要Objective To characterize the distribution of bacterial and fungal pathogens in airport terminal environments,compare airborne aerosol sampling methods,identify high-abundance pathogenic species based on the WHO priority pathogens list,and provide a scientific basis for optimizing microbiological monitoring and control measures.Methods Sampling was conducted in the transit transfer area(A1),domestic arrivals area(A2),and domestic departures area(A3).Airborne aerosols were collected using cyclonic and filtration samplers,and surface samples were collected using sterile swabs.DNA analysis was performed using 2bRAD sequencing for microbiome profiling(2bRAD-M).Microbial community diversity and compositional differences were assessed usingα-diversity indices(Chao1,Shannon,and Simpson)andβ-diversity metrics.Results Bacteria dominated the indoor air microbiota of the airport terminal(98.4%),with Pseudomonadota(39.4%–62.9%)and Actinomycetota(18.9%–32.9%)as the predominant phyla.Microbial diversity was significantly higher in surface samples than in airborne aerosols.High-frequency contact surfaces(e.g.,handrails)were enriched with human commensal bacteria,including Cutibacterium acnes(9.71%–19.4%).Multiple WHO-prioritized pathogens were detected,including Acinetobacter baumannii(0.3%–1.4%)and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(0.01%–1.24%).The transit transfer area(A1),characterized by poorer ventilation,showed higher microbial richness.Filtration samplers captured more microorganisms per unit volume than cyclonic samplers,with significant differences in detection profiles.Conclusion Sampling methods,sample types,and environmental conditions influence microbial distribution patterns across terminals.Detection of WHO Critical and High priority pathogens indicates potential risks of aerosol and contact transmission.Enhanced ventilation and disinfection of highfrequency contact surfaces can mitigate public health risks.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52278446)。
摘要To explore the best preparation process for terminal blend(TB)composite-modified asphalt and to filter its formulation with excellent performance,this study evaluates the performance of TB composite modified asphalt by physical property index,microscopic morphology,rheological testing,and infrared spectroscopy on multiple scales.The results show that the best preparation process for TB-modified asphalt is stirring at 260℃ for 4 h at 400 rpm,which significantly reduces the modification time of the asphalt.From a physical property viewpoint,the TB composite-modified asphalt sample with 5% styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)+1% aromatics+0.1% sulfur exhibits high-comprehensive,high-and low-temperature properties.More-over,its crosslinked mesh structure comprises black rubber particles uniformly interwoven in the middle,which further enhances the performance of the asphalt and results in an excellent performance formulation.In addition,the sample with 5%SBS content has a higher G*value and smaller δ value than that with 3%SBS content,indicating that its high-temperature resistance is improved.The effect of adding 3%SBS content on the viscoelastic ratio is,to some extent,less than that caused by 20% rubber powder.
基金Supported by the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Joint Fund Project(No.2024Y9555)the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project(No.2025J01226)+2 种基金the Fujian Provincial Medical Project for Creating Dual High-Quality Development(High Level and High StandardNo.ETK2025004)the Fujian Medical University Qihang Fund(No.2023QH1239).
摘要This letter commends on the study published in World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xu et al,which elucidated the mechanism by which distal bowel resection with terminal ileum preservation(DBRPI)improves hepatic gluconeogenesis via the Prevotellaceae NK3B31_group/7-ketolithocholic acid(7-KLCA)/farnesoid X receptor(FXR)axis.Using multiomics and functional assays,Xu et al identified this microbial–bile acid(BA)axis as central to the metabolic benefits of DBRPI,linking microbial enrichment(e.g.,Prevotellaceae NK3B31_group)to increased 7-KLCA levels and FXR activation,thereby suppressing gluconeogenic gene expression.We highlight the novelty of this work in its focus on taxon-specific microbial and BA dynamics,which advances the understanding of postoperative glucose regulation.Additionally,we note its translational potential—targeting this axis via probiotics or 7-KLCA analogs—and raise several open questions,including causal validation of the microbial taxon,serum 7-KLCA dynamics,and glucagon-likepeptide-1/FXR interplay.Overall,this study bridges gut microbiota and BA crosstalk,offering actionable insights for the treatment of metabolic disease.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant No.U21B2028)Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation For Postgraduate(Grant No.CX20250053).
摘要Hypersonic vehicles present formidable challenges to existing air and missile defence systems due to their extreme velocity,extended-range strike capability,and exceptional maneuverability,driving the need for advanced guidance technologies of interceptors.To address the requirements for defensive operations against hypersonic vehicles,this review focuses on hypersonic glide vehicles(HGVs)as the primary object of study.Their flight characteristics are simulated,and critical interception challenges are analyzed.Then,key technological advancements in interceptor guidance,including midcourse guidance techniques,mid-terminal guidance handover,and terminal guidance laws,are reviewed,providing a comparative analysis of their respective strengths and limitations.Finally,the research summarizes the pivotal scientific problems confronting interceptor guidance technology and provides prospects for the research directions of related technologies.These findings provide a valuable reference for subsequent research on interceptor guidance technology and facilitate the development of next-generation aerospace defence architectures.