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2. Numerical simulation research on thermal insulation performance of composite heat-insulation zone structure in hydrothermal high-temperature mine
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Yanhe Li, Zhijun Wan, Zhenzi Yu, Peng Shi, Bo Zhang, and Yuan Zhang
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Composite heat-insulation zone ,Heat-regulating circle ,Mine heat damage control ,Seepage-heat transfer ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract In hydrothermal high-temperature abnormal mines, the composite heat-insulation zone structure, formed through a combination of guniting and grouting, serves to mitigate heat dissipation from the surrounding rock into the airflow. To comprehensively understand the thermal insulation performance of the composite heat-insulation zone structure, this study employs numerical simulation to analyze the following aspects: the variation in the temperature field within the surrounding rock of the roadway without insulation, the influence of structural parameters of the composite heat-insulation zone on temperature distribution in the surrounding rock of the roadway, and the thermal insulation effectiveness of the composite heat-insulation zone with varying structures. The findings indicate that the temperature distribution within the surrounding rock of the roadway lacking a heat-insulation zone is relatively uniform. However, as ventilation time extends, the heat regulation zone within the surrounding rock gradually extends deeper, ultimately forming an elliptical cooling area. The composite heat-insulation zone structure effectively mitigates heat transfer from deeper surrounding rock to the roadway wall, consequently altering the scope of the roadway's heat regulation zone. Enhancing the thermal insulation performance of the composite heat-insulation zone structure can be achieved by increasing the thickness of the thermal insulation layer, adjusting grouting rate and depth, and reducing the thermal conductivity of insulation materials. The thermal insulation effectiveness of the thermal insulation layer surpasses that of the grouting layer, with its performance primarily influenced by the thermal conductivity of the materials used. Simulation results demonstrate that the composite heat-insulation zone structure reduces the maximum heat flux on the roadway wall from 47.4 to 37.7 W/m2, resulting in a 20% reduction in heat transfer from deeper surrounding rock. These findings offer valuable insights for implementing thermal insulation techniques in hydrothermal high-temperature anomaly mines.
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- 2024
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3. Fused in sarcoma (FUS) inhibits milk production efficiency in mammals
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Haili Shao, Jipeng Huang, Hui Wang, Guolei Wang, Xu Yang, Mei Cheng, Changjie Sun, Li Zou, Qin Yang, Dandan Zhang, Zhen Liu, Xuelong Jiang, Lei Shi, Peng Shi, Baowei Han, and Baowei Jiao
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Abstract Efficient milk production in mammals confers evolutionary advantages by facilitating the transmission of energy from mother to offspring. However, the regulatory mechanism responsible for the gradual establishment of milk production efficiency in mammals, from marsupials to eutherians, remains elusive. Here, we find that mammary gland of the marsupial sugar glider contained milk components during adolescence, and that mammary gland development is less dynamically cyclic compared to that in placental mammals. Furthermore, fused in sarcoma (FUS) is found to be partially responsible for this establishment of low efficiency. In mouse model, FUS inhibit mammary epithelial cell differentiation through the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p57Kip2, leading to lactation failure and pup starvation. Clinically, FUS levels are negatively correlated with milk production in lactating women. Overall, our results shed light on FUS as a negative regulator of milk production, providing a potential mechanism for the establishment of milk production from marsupial to eutherian mammals.
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- 2024
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4. Critical complex network structures in animal gastrointestinal tract microbiomes
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Zhanshan (Sam) Ma and Peng Shi
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Animal gastrointestinal tract microbiomes (AGM) ,Core/periphery network (CPN) ,High-salience skeleton network (HSN) ,Phylogenetic (evolutionary) timeline (PT) ,Host diets and animal gut microbiomes ,Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes (BF) ratio ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Abstract Background Living things from microbes to their hosts (plants, animals and humans) interact with each other, and their relationships may be described with complex network models. The present study focuses on the critical network structures, specifically the core/periphery nodes and backbones (paths of high-salience skeletons) in animal gastrointestinal microbiomes (AGMs) networks. The core/periphery network (CPN) mirrors nearly ubiquitous nestedness in ecological communities, particularly dividing the network as densely interconnected core-species and periphery-species that only sparsely linked to the core. Complementarily, the high-salience skeleton network (HSN) mirrors the pervasive asymmetrical species interactions (strictly microbial species correlations), particularly forming heterogenous pathways in AGM networks with both “backbones” and “rural roads” (regular or weak links). While the cores and backbones can act as critical functional structures, the periphery nodes and weak links may stabilize network functionalities through redundancy. Results Here, we build and analyze 36 pairs of CPN/HSN for the AGMs based on 4903 gastrointestinal-microbiome samples containing 473,359 microbial species collected from 318 animal species covering all vertebrate and four major invertebrate classes. The network analyses were performed at host species, order, class, phylum, kingdom scales and diet types with selected and comparative taxon pairs. Besides diet types, the influence of host phylogeny, measured with phylogenetic (evolutionary) timeline or “age”, were integrated into the analyses. For example, it was found that the evolutionary trends of three primary microbial phyla (Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes/Proteobacteria) and their pairwise abundance-ratios in animals do not mirror the patterns in modern humans phylogenetically, although they are consistent in terms of diet types. Conclusions Overall, the critical network structures of AGMs are qualitatively and structurally similar to those of the human gut microbiomes. Nevertheless, it appears that the critical composition (the three phyla of Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria) in human gut microbiomes has broken the evolutionary trend from animals to humans, possibly attributable to the Anthropocene epoch and reflecting the far-reaching influences of agriculture and industrial revolution on the human gut microbiomes. The influences may have led to the deviations between modern humans and our hunter-gather ancestors and animals.
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- 2024
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5. The frontal association area: exercise-induced brain plasticity in children and adolescents and implications for cognitive intervention practice
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Ziyun Zhang, Peng Shi, Kai Zhang, Chenyang Li, and Xiaosu Feng
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frontal association area ,brain ,neuroplasticity ,fMRI ,exercise ,ALE meta-analysis ,Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry ,RC321-571 - Abstract
ObjectiveExplore the plasticity of the frontal associative areas in children and adolescents induced by exercise and potential moderating variables.MethodsComputer searches of CNKI, WOS, PubMed and EBSCO databases were conducted, and statistical analyses were performed based on SPSS 25.0, Stata 12.0 and Ginger ALE 2.3 software after literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two researchers.ResultsA total of 13 articles, including 425 participants aged 8.9∼16.8 years, were included. Frequency analysis revealed that exercise induced enhanced activation in frontal, parietal, occipital, limbic system and cerebellum (P < 0.01). Activation Likelihood Estimation (ALE) meta-analysis revealed that exercise altered the activation status of the frontal association (medial frontal gyrus, middle frontal gyrus, inferior frontal gyrus and precentral gyrus), cuneus, lingual gyrus, cingulate gyrus, parahippocampal gyrus, caudate nucleus and cerebellar apex, with the volume of activation in the frontal association accounting for 61.81% of the total activation cluster volume and an enhanced activation effect. Additionally, the study design, age, gender, nationality, cognitive tasks, as well as exercise intensity, intervention time, and type of exercise may be potential moderating variables. Particularly, sustained exercise induced a decrease in activation in the left parahippocampal gyrus, culmen, and lingual gyrus, while variable exercise induced an increase in activation in the left middle frontal gyrus.ConclusionExercise-induced activation increase in the frontal associative areas of children and adolescents is dominant, especially longer periods of moderate-intensity variable exercise can induce more brain region activation. However, some of the included studies are cross-sectional, and the accuracy of the results still requires further verification.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier PROSPERO, CRD42022348781.
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- 2024
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6. Plasma proteome mediate the impact of PM2.5 on stroke: A 2-step Mendelian randomization study
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Huajie Yang, Peng Shi, Mingzheng Li, Shuailing Liu, Baohua Mou, Yinglan Xia, and Jiaxing Sun
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Particular air pollution ,Stroke ,Plasma proteins ,Mendelian randomization ,Environmental pollution ,TD172-193.5 ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Abstract
The objectives of this study were to measure the mediation effect of plasma proteins and to clarify their mediating role in the relationship between stroke risk and particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exposure. The possible mediating role of plasma proteins on the causative link between PM2.5 exposure and stroke incidence were examined using a two-step Mendelian randomization (MR) approach based on two-sample Mendelian randomization (TSMR). The findings revealed a significant positive causal relationship between PM2.5 exposure and stroke, with an inverse variance weighted odds ratio of 1.219 (95 % CI: 1.002 – 1.482, P < 0.05). Additionally, a positive causal association was identified between PM2.5 exposure and several plasma proteins, including FAM134B, SAP, ITGB7, Elafin, and DCLK3. Among these, FAM134B, ITGB7, Elafin, and DCLK3 also demonstrated a positive causal association with stroke, whereas only SAP was found to be negatively causally associated with stroke. Remarkably, four plasma proteins, namely DCLK3, FAM134B, Elafin, and ITGB7, were identified as mediators, accounting for substantial proportions (14.5 %, 13.6 %, 11.1 %, and 9.9 %) of the causal association between PM2.5 and stroke. These results remained robust across various sensitivity analyses. Consequently, the study highlights the significant and independent impact of PM2.5 on stroke risk and identifies specific plasma proteins as potential targets for preventive interventions against PM2.5-induced stroke.
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7. A high-current hydrogel generator with engineered mechanoionic asymmetry
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Hongzhen Liu, Xianglin Ji, Zihao Guo, Xi Wei, Jinchen Fan, Peng Shi, Xiong Pu, Feng Gong, and Lizhi Xu
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Abstract Mechanoelectrical energy conversion is a potential solution for the power supply of miniaturized wearable and implantable systems; yet it remains challenging due to limited current output when exploiting low-frequency motions with soft devices. We report a design of a hydrogel generator with mechanoionic current generation amplified by orders of magnitudes with engineered structural and chemical asymmetry. Under compressive loading, relief structures in the hydrogel intensify net ion fluxes induced by deformation gradient, which synergize with asymmetric ion adsorption characteristics of the electrodes and distinct diffusivity of cations and anions in the hydrogel matrix. This engineered mechanoionic process can yield 4 mA (5.5 A m−2) of peak current under cyclic compression of 80 kPa applied at 0.1 Hz, with the transferred charge reaching up to 916 mC m−2 per cycle. The high current output of this miniaturized hydrogel generator is beneficial for the powering of wearable devices, as exemplified by a controlled drug-releasing system for wound healing. The demonstrated mechanisms for amplifying mechanoionic effect will enable further designs for a variety of self-powered biomedical systems.
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8. Clinical and molecular epidemiology of enterovirus D68 from 2013 to 2020 in Shanghai
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Fei Li, Rou-jian Lu, Yu-han Zhang, Peng Shi, Yuan-yun Ao, Lin-feng Cao, Yu-lan Zhang, Wen-jie Tan, and Jun Shen
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is an emerging pathogen that has caused outbreaks of severe respiratory disease worldwide, especially in children. We aim to investigate the prevalence and genetic characteristics of EV-D68 in children from Shanghai. Nasopharyngeal swab or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples collected from children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia were screened for EV-D68. Nine of 3997 samples were EV-D68-positive. Seven of nine positive samples were sequenced and submitted to GenBank. Based on partial polyprotein gene (3D) or complete sequence analysis, we found the seven strains belong to different clades and subclades, including three D1 (detected in 2013 and 2014), one D2 (2013), one D3 (2019), and two B3 (2014 and 2018). Overall, we show different clades and subclades of EV-D68 spread with low positive rates (0.2%) among children in Shanghai between 2013 and 2020. Amino acid mutations were found in the epitopes of the VP1 BC and DE loops and C-terminus; similarity analysis provided evidence for recombination as an important mechanism of genomic diversification. Both single nucleotide mutations and recombination play a role in evolution of EV-D68. Genetic instability within these clinical strains may indicate large outbreaks could occur following cumulative mutations.
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- 2024
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9. Few-shot meta-learning applied to whole brain activity maps improves systems neuropharmacology and drug discovery
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Xuan Luo, Yanyun Ding, Yi Cao, Zhen Liu, Wenchong Zhang, Shangzhi Zeng, Shuk Han Cheng, Honglin Li, Stephen J. Haggarty, Xin Wang, Jin Zhang, and Peng Shi
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Biological sciences ,Natural sciences ,Neuroscience ,Pharmacology ,Systems neuroscience ,Science - Abstract
Summary: In this study, we present an approach to neuropharmacological research by integrating few-shot meta-learning algorithms with brain activity mapping (BAMing) to enhance the discovery of central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics. By utilizing patterns from previously validated CNS drugs, our approach facilitates the rapid identification and prediction of potential drug candidates from limited datasets, thereby accelerating the drug discovery process. The application of few-shot meta-learning algorithms allows us to adeptly navigate the challenges of limited sample sizes prevalent in neuropharmacology. The study reveals that our meta-learning-based convolutional neural network (Meta-CNN) models demonstrate enhanced stability and improved prediction accuracy over traditional machine-learning methods. Moreover, our BAM library proves instrumental in classifying CNS drugs and aiding in pharmaceutical repurposing and repositioning. Overall, this research not only demonstrates the effectiveness in overcoming data limitations but also highlights the significant potential of combining BAM with advanced meta-learning techniques in CNS drug discovery.
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- 2024
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10. A continuation-dynamic constitution analysis approach based on digital stable marker tracing and study on simulation of ecological tidal water diversion
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Mengya Xing, Simin Qu, Hui Xu, Peng Shi, Xing Chen, Feifei Ji, and Minton Liu
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Water Diversion Projects have become increasingly popular in improving water quality in various water ecosystems. However, these projects also require a more comprehensive evaluation. In this study, we introduced a digital stable marker tracing module and proposed a continuation-dynamic constitution analysis approach. We applied this approach to analyze the ecological tidal water diversion in Changshu town, China. The results showed that the mean diversion water age of the Yangtze River water source was 10.80 h, the residence time of the background water source in Baimaotang was approximately 4.0 h, and the contribution of inflow water sources from tributaries accounted for 15% of discharges. The results can demonstrate practicality of our approach in quantitatively evaluating water diversion impacts and optimizing cooperative diversion projects. Furthermore, our discussion led to the design of an ecological tidal water diversion based on optimized cooperative diversion, which showed element-complementary and whole-comprehensive effects. This indicates that the ecological tidal water diversion can extend the impact of cooperative diversion. The continuation-dynamic constitution analysis approach enhances the tracing capacity of inflow constitution and enables the distinction of different time-varying distributions of each inflow constitution. Therefore, this approach holds promise as an embedded “Digital stable marker tracing” module in the model.
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- 2023
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11. Effects of open and closed skill exercise interventions on executive function in typical children: a meta-analysis
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Xiaosu Feng, Ziyun Zhang, Teng Jin, and Peng Shi
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Sport skills ,Executive function ,Open skills ,Closed skills ,Typical children ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
Abstract Background The effects of open and closed skill exercise interventions for executive function in children and adolescents have received widespread attention. Open skill refers to the skill of performing motor tasks in an unpredictable environment; closed skill refers to the skill of performing motor tasks in a stable environment. However, the results of related studies are currently controversial and Meta-analysis is urgently needed. Methods After computer searches of CNKI, Wan-Fang, VIP, WOS, PubMed, and EBSCO databases, two researchers independently screened articles, extracted information, and evaluated the quality of the articles. This study was statistical analyzed using Stata 16.0 software. Results A total of 31 articles were included, including 2988 typical children. Open, closed, continuous and sequential skills all improved executive function in typical children to varying degrees, but open and sequential skills were more effective in improving executive function, particularly in the former in the working memory (SMD=-0.833, P
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- 2023
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12. Long-term outcomes after enterostomy for very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease with interleukin-10 signaling deficiency
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Zifei Tang, Song Sun, Min Ji, Peng Shi, Yuhuan Wang, Zhiheng Huang, and Ying Huang
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Very early-onset inflammatory bowel Disease ,interleukin-10 receptor gene ,Enterostomy ,Stoma closure ,Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation ,Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Abstract Background Very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEOIBD) with interleukin-10 (IL10R) signaling deficiency usually requires enterostomy in patients who are refractory to traditional treatment. This study aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes after enterostomy for VEOIBD patients with IL10R signaling deficiency. Methods The medical records of all patients undergoing enterostomy for signaling deficiency were retrospectively assessed during 2012.1–2022.7 in a tertiary teaching hospital, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Data on disease history, diagnosis and details of enterostomy and stoma closure and follow-up were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the risk factors associated with the long-term outcome of delayed stoma closure. Results A total of 46 patients underwent an enterostomy, 19 who required emergency enterostomy and 27 with selective enterostomy. After ten years of follow-up, 35 patients underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and 25 patients were alive after HSCT. The median timeframe between HSCT and stoma closure was 19.6 [15.9,26.2] months. Nineteen patients underwent stoma closure and had an average age of 3.9 ± 1.5 years; 6 patients were waiting for stoma closure. Based on a univariate logistic model, risk factors significantly associated with late stoma closure were age at enterostomy and age at HSCT. However, multivariate logistic regression showed no statistically significant factor associated with late stoma closure. There was no significant difference between the stoma closure group and delay closure group in the z scores of weight for age at follow up. Conclusions This study determined the long-term outcomes after enterostomy for VEOIBD with interleukin-10 signaling deficiency. The appropriate time point of enterostomy and HSCT may improve quality of life in the long term.
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- 2023
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13. A multi-time scale schedulable capacity evaluation method for stations considering user wishes
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Yongcan Wang, Peng Shi, Gang Chen, Xi Wang, Xinwei Sun, Lijie Ding, and Yunyang Li
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Electric vehicle ,Auxiliary service ,Trip chain ,Schedulable capacity ,Demand response ,Multi-time scale ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
As a flexible resource, electric vehicles (EVs) can realize various auxiliary services such as peak shaving, reactive power optimization, fault recovery, and emergency power supply. It is essential to quickly and accurately evaluate the EV schedulable capacity to realize auxiliary services. In this context, this paper first simulates EV charging demand using trip chain and Monte Carlo (MC) methods based on the 2017 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS2017) results to provide a multi-time scale estimation of EV charging station schedulable capacity to provide a data foundation. Then, considering incentive price, price sensitivity, and user credit, a demand response model is established to describe the uncertainty of user response and constraints such as differentiated demand on both sides of the grid user, battery charging and discharging state, battery loss, and response uncertainty are integrated to establish a multi-time scale evaluation model of the schedulable capacity of EV charging stations. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed evaluation model is verified by simulation, and the effects of site area, incentive price, and dispatching time scale on the maximum schedulable capacity of EV charging stations are analyzed.
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- 2023
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14. The therapeutic value of bifidobacteria in cardiovascular disease
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Jia Tang, Yumeng Wei, Chao Pi, Wenwu Zheng, Ying Zuo, Peng Shi, Jinglin Chen, Linjin Xiong, Tao Chen, Huiyang Liu, Qianjiao Zhao, Suyu Yin, Wei Ren, Peng Cao, Nan Zeng, and Ling Zhao
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Microbial ecology ,QR100-130 - Abstract
Abstract There has been an increase in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality over the past few decades, making cardiovascular disease (CVD) the leading cause of death worldwide. However, the pathogenesis of CVD is multi-factorial, complex, and not fully understood. The gut microbiome has long been recognized to play a critical role in maintaining the physiological and metabolic health of the host. Recent scientific advances have provided evidence that alterations in the gut microbiome and its metabolites have a profound influence on the development and progression of CVD. Among the trillions of microorganisms in the gut, bifidobacteria, which, interestingly, were found through the literature to play a key role not only in regulating gut microbiota function and metabolism, but also in reducing classical risk factors for CVD (e.g., obesity, hyperlipidemia, diabetes) by suppressing oxidative stress, improving immunomodulation, and correcting lipid, glucose, and cholesterol metabolism. This review explores the direct and indirect effects of bifidobacteria on the development of CVD and highlights its potential therapeutic value in hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. By describing the key role of Bifidobacterium in the link between gut microbiology and CVD, we aim to provide a theoretical basis for improving the subsequent clinical applications of Bifidobacterium and for the development of Bifidobacterium nutritional products.
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15. Dynamical and topological properties of the spin angular momenta in general electromagnetic fields
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Peng Shi, Luping Du, Aiping Yang, Xiaojin Yin, Xinrui Lei, and Xiaocong Yuan
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Astrophysics ,QB460-466 ,Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
Abstract Spin angular momenta play important roles in light–matter interactions, leading to the emergence of the spin Hall effect and topological quasiparticles in modern optics. The typical approach is to decompose the spins of plane electromagnetic waves into longitudinal and transverse components, yet this description is not easily transferable to more structured electromagnetic environments. Here, we developed a field theory to reveal the physical origin and topological properties of longitudinal and transverse spins for arbitrary electromagnetic waves (including water waves and acoustic waves) in both near-field and free space. For electromagnetic waves carrying intrinsic helicity, we observed the emergence of helicity-dependent transverse spin possessing helicity-dependent spin-momentum locking. To verify that the number of spin-momentum locking states coincides with the spin Chern number, we experimentally measured the three-dimensional spin angular momentum densities of Bloch-type optical skyrmions. Our findings yield valuable insight for constructing spin-based field theory and exploiting optical topological quasiparticle-based applications.
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- 2023
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16. Monitoring Maize Canopy Chlorophyll Content throughout the Growth Stages Based on UAV MS and RGB Feature Fusion
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Wenfeng Li, Kun Pan, Wenrong Liu, Weihua Xiao, Shijian Ni, Peng Shi, Xiuyue Chen, and Tong Li
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feature fusion ,machine learning ,maize (Zea mays L.) ,canopy chlorophyll content ,Agriculture (General) ,S1-972 - Abstract
Chlorophyll content is an important physiological indicator reflecting the growth status of crops. Traditional methods for obtaining crop chlorophyll content are time-consuming and labor-intensive. The rapid development of UAV remote sensing platforms offers new possibilities for monitoring chlorophyll content in field crops. To improve the efficiency and accuracy of monitoring chlorophyll content in maize canopies, this study collected RGB, multispectral (MS), and SPAD data from maize canopies at the jointing, tasseling, and grouting stages, constructing a dataset with fused features. We developed maize canopy chlorophyll content monitoring models based on four machine learning algorithms: BP neural network (BP), multilayer perceptron (MLP), support vector regression (SVR), and gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT). The results showed that, compared to single-feature methods, the MS and RGB fused feature method achieved higher monitoring accuracy, with R² values ranging from 0.808 to 0.896, RMSE values between 2.699 and 3.092, and NRMSE values between 10.36% and 12.26%. The SVR model combined with MS–RGB fused feature data outperformed the BP, MLP, and GBDT models in monitoring maize canopy chlorophyll content, achieving an R² of 0.896, an RMSE of 2.746, and an NRMSE of 10.36%. In summary, this study demonstrates that by using the MS–RGB fused feature method and the SVR model, the accuracy of chlorophyll content monitoring can be effectively improved. This approach reduces the need for traditional methods of measuring chlorophyll content in maize canopies and facilitates real-time management of maize crop nutrition.
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17. Geological Characteristics and Exploration Practices of Multilayer Shale Oil and Gas in the Yanchang Formation, Fuxian–Ganquan Area, Ordos Basin
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Peng Shi, Wei Zhou, Jianfeng Zhang, Jintao Yin, and Yiguo Chen
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Ordos Basin ,Yanchang Formation ,multilayer shale oil and gas ,geological characteristics ,exploration practice ,oil and gas symbiosis ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
The Chang 7, Chang 8, and Chang 9 members of the Triassic Yanchang Formation in the Fuxian–Ganquan area of the Ordos Basin all develop lacustrine shales. However, current geological research and shale oil and gas exploration mainly focus on Chang 7 shale, with little attention given to Chang 8 and Chang 9 shale formations. Based on the experimental data from whole-rock mineral analysis, organic geochemical analysis, field-emission scanning electron microscopy analysis, and hydrocarbon generation simulation experiments, combined with well-logging data, the shale distribution, mineral composition, source rock characteristics, reservoir properties, and oil and gas contents of Chang 7, Chang 8, and Chang 9 shales were comprehensively analyzed. Moreover, the effect of integrated exploration of multilayer shales was evaluated based on a specific example. The results indicate that three sets of shales are extensively developed in the Yanchang Formation in the study area, but their thicknesses and distribution ranges vary greatly, and Chang 7 shale has the largest thickness and distribution range. Their clay mineral contents are relatively high, reaching an average of 46.7%. Also, the types of their organic matter are mainly Type I-II1, with high abundance and an average organic carbon content of 4.7%. Their vitrinite reflectance is between 0.7% and 1.3%, indicating that they are in the oil–gas symbiosis stage. Furthermore, they develop various types of nanoscale pores, such as intergranular pores, intragranular pores, and organic pores, and their porosity has an average value of 2.51% and increases significantly after crude oil is extracted. Oil and gas coexist in these three sets of shales, with an average free hydrocarbon content of 3.9 mg/g and an average gas content of 2.6 m3/t. Finally, in order to explore the integrated exploration and development of multilayer shale oil and gas formations, multilayer staged fracturing tests were carried out on six vertical wells for three sets of shales; the production results show that the gas production rate significantly increased by threefold, with a daily oil production rate of more than 1 ton.
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18. Grain Structure and Texture Evolution in the Bottom Zone of Dissimilar Friction-Stir-Welded AA2024-T351 and AA7075-T651 Joints
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Haoge Shou, Yaoyao Song, Chenghang Zhang, Pengfei Zhang, Wei Zhao, Xixia Zhu, Peng Shi, and Shule Xing
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friction stir welding ,aluminum alloys ,dissimilar joint ,grain structure ,shear texture ,Technology ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Microscopy ,QH201-278.5 ,Descriptive and experimental mechanics ,QC120-168.85 - Abstract
High-strength dissimilar aluminum alloys are difficult to connect by fusion welding, while they can be successfully joined by friction stir welding (FSW). However, the asymmetrical deformation and heat input that occur during FSW result in the formation of a heterogeneous microstructure in their welded zone. In this work, the grain structure and texture evolution in the bottom zones of dissimilar FSW AA2024-T351 and AA7075-T651 joints at different welding speeds (feeding speeds) were quantitatively investigated. The results indicated that dynamic recrystallization occurs in the bottom zones of dissimilar FSW joints, and equiaxed grains with low grain sizes are formed at the welding speed of 60–240 mm/min. A high fraction of the recrystallized grains were generated in the bottom zones of the joints at a low welding speed, while a high fraction of the substructured grains are produced at a high welding speed. Different types of shear textures are produced in the bottom zones of the joints; the number fraction of shear texture types depends on different welding speeds. This study helps to understand the mechanism of microstructure homogenization in dissimilar FSW joints and provides a basis for further improving the microstructure of the welded zone for engineering applications.
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19. Effects of forest type on carbon storage in the hilly region of Loess Plateau, China
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Zhihua Song, Peng Shi, Peng Li, Zhanbin Li, Hongbo Niu, Pengju Zu, Manhong Cao, and Yili Jia
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carbon storage ,Loess Plateau ,forest types ,soil carbon storage ,vegetable carbon storage ,Forestry ,SD1-669.5 ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Abstract
The hilly region of the Loess Plateau has lush vegetation and high carbon sequestration potential. However, previous studies have not focused on differences in carbon storage of different forest types and their causes. This study aimed to explore the carbon storage of forest and identify the main influencing factors of carbon storage to provide basis for improving the carbon fixation capacity of planted forest in the region. Broad-leaved, coniferous, and mixed forests at different altitudes were selected from the Ziwuling Mountains in the Loess hilly region. The carbon storage as well as physical and chemical characteristics of the vegetation and soil samples from different soil layers were measured. The vegetation factor, terrain factor, and soil factor of the sample plot were evaluated by Mantel test and redundancy analysis (RDA). The carbon storage of the mixed forest (138.87 MgC hm−2) showed the highest carbon storage compared to broad-leaved forest (131.97 MgC hm−2) and coniferous forest (113.62 MgC hm−2) in the loess hilly region. The carbon storage of different components followed the order of soil carbon storage, vegetation carbon storage, and litter carbon storage. The soil organic carbon content and forest type had the highest explanations for total carbon storage, accounting for 57 and 26.9% of the variance, respectively. This indicates that forest type is an important factor affecting carbon storage, and selecting mixed forests can achieve better results when creating and transforming carbon sink forests.
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20. Investigation on the compressive strength and durability properties of alkali-activated slag mortar: Effect of superabsorbent polymer dosage and water content
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Peng Shi, Devid Falliano, Federico Vecchio, and Giuseppe Carlo Marano
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Internal curing ,Superabsorbent polymer ,Alkali-activated slag ,Shrinkage ,Durability ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Building construction ,TH1-9745 - Abstract
This paper presents the properties of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortar additivated with a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) to improve its mechanical and durability properties. The effect of different dosages of SAP (0.0–0.3% with respect to the blast furnace slag weight) and different extra water additions on setting time, autogenous shrinkage, compressive strength, water permeability, frost resistance, heat of hydration, and porosity is presented and discussed. The results highlight the beneficial effect of adding SAP on the mechanical and durability properties of the proposed mixtures. Only at higher percentages of SAP and additional water occur performance drops due to excessive macro-porosity of the system. It is interesting to point out that, in contrast, shrinkage always decreases as the percentages of SAP addition and additional water increase, although it cannot be completely eliminated. Experimental evidence also highlights that significant benefits can be gained from using this material in harsh environments.
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21. Drought propagation in karst and non-karst regions in Southwest China compared on a daily scale
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Peng Shi, Han Tang, Simin Qu, Lanlan Zhao, and Qiongfang Li
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Karst region ,Drought propagation ,Meteorological drought ,Hydrological drought ,Threshold level method ,Southwest China ,Physical geography ,GB3-5030 ,Geology ,QE1-996.5 - Abstract
Study region: Three subbasins with different karstification degrees in Southwest China. Study focus: To investigate the mechanism of karst influence on drought propagation, this paper used a daily-scale threshold level method to identify drought events and comparatively analyzed the differences in drought propagation characteristics among three subbasins. New hydrological insights for the region: (i) The karstification degree is appreciably correlated with the drought propagation from meteorological to hydrological droughts, and the stronger the karstification, the closer the relationship. (ii) Daily-scale drought events performed better in identifying drought characteristics; of all drought events, 55% were meteorological and 24% were hydrological and lasted
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22. Tumor necrosis factor mediates the impact of PM2.5 on bone mineral density: Inflammatory proteome Mendelian randomization and colocalization analyses
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Mingzheng Li, Peng Shi, Huajie Yang, Suyuan Tong, Nianfeng Qiu, Fan Yao, Yuan Du, Shuhua Xi, and Fei Wang
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PM2.5 ,Bone mineral density ,Osteoporosis ,Tumor necrosis factor ,Mendelian randomization ,Drug target ,Environmental pollution ,TD172-193.5 ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Abstract
To assess the causal effect of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) on human bone mineral density (BMD) and to explore the possible mechanism and proportion mediated by inflammation-related protein. The genetic correlation between PM2.5 and BMD was assessed using the Linkage Disequilibrium Score (LDSC), and the causal effect between PM2.5 and BMD was assessed by two-sample Mendelian randomization (TSMR). A 2-step Mendelian randomization (MR) approach was employed to evaluate the potential role of inflammation-associated protein as the mediator in the causal association between PM2.5 and BMD. The multivariate Mendelian randomization (MVMR) study was designed to perform mediation analyses, exclude possible confounders and calculate the proportion of mediation. Subsequently, we used Bayesian colocalization analysis to consolidate the MR results. Finally, using drug-target MR design, we evaluated the potential repurposing of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for the treatment of osteoporosis (OP). The results of the analyses show that BMD is negatively influenced by PM2.5 (Inverse variance weighted [IVW] beta [β] = −0.288, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.534 – −0.042, P 0.05). After adjusting PM2.5 and TAC-1, there was still a negative causal association between TNF and BMD (IVW β = −0.089, 95% CI: −0.166 – −0.012, P
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23. Surprising magic of CD24 beyond cancer
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He Wang, Peng Shi, Xinyu Shi, Yaqing Lv, Hongwei Xie, and Hai Zhao
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CD24 ,CD47 ,innate checkpoint ,non-neoplastic ,autoimmune diseases ,Covid-19 ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
CD24 has emerged as a molecule of significant interest beyond the oncological arena. Recent studies have unveiled its surprising and diverse roles in various biological processes and diseases. This review encapsulates the expanding spectrum of CD24 functions, delving into its involvement in immune regulation, cancer immune microenvironment, and its potential as a therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases and beyond. The ‘magic’ of CD24, once solely attributed to cancer, now inspires a new paradigm in understanding its multifunctionality in human health and disease, offering exciting prospects for medical advancements.
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24. Nongenetic surface engineering of mesenchymal stromal cells with polyvalent antibodies to enhance targeting efficiency
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Tenghui Ye, Xi Liu, Xianghua Zhong, Ran Yan, and Peng Shi
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Abstract Systemic infusion is a prevalent administration method for mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in clinical trials. However, the inability to deliver a large number of therapeutic cells to diseased tissue is a substantial barrier. Here, we demonstrate that surface engineering of MSCs with polyvalent antibodies can effectively improve the targeting efficiency of MSCs to diseased tissue. The polyvalent antibody is directly synthesized on the cell surface via DNA template-directed biomolecule assembly. The data show that engineered MSCs exhibit superior adhesion to inflamed endothelium in vitro and in vivo. In female mouse models of acute inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease, engineered MSCs show enhanced targeting efficiency and therapeutic efficacy in damaged tissues. Notably, the entire procedure for polyvalent functionalization only requires the simple mixing of cells and solutions under physiological conditions within a few hours, which significantly reduces preparation processes and manufacturing costs and minimizes the impact on the cells. Thus, our study provides a strategy for improved MSC-based regenerative medicine.
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25. Fabrication of Multiple-Channel Electrochemical Microneedle Electrode Array via Separated Functionalization and Assembly Method
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Xin-Shuo Huang, Shuang Huang, Shan-Tao Zheng, Bao-Ming Liang, Tao Zhang, Wan Yue, Fan-Mao Liu, Peng Shi, Xi Xie, and Hui-Jiuan Chen
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micro/nanoneedle array ,biosensing ,blood glucose monitoring ,separated functionalization and assembly ,multi-channel electrochemical microneedle electrode array ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Real-time monitoring of physiological indicators inside the body is pivotal for contemporary diagnostics and treatments. Implantable electrodes can not only track specific biomarkers but also facilitate therapeutic interventions. By modifying biometric components, implantable electrodes enable in situ metabolite detection in living tissues, notably beneficial in invasive glucose monitoring, which effectively alleviates the self-blood-glucose-managing burden for patients. However, the development of implantable electrochemical electrodes, especially multi-channel sensing devices, still faces challenges: (1) The complexity of direct preparation hinders functionalized or multi-parameter sensing on a small scale. (2) The fine structure of individual electrodes results in low spatial resolution for sensor functionalization. (3) There is limited conductivity due to simple device structures and weakly conductive electrode materials (such as silicon or polymers). To address these challenges, we developed multiple-channel electrochemical microneedle electrode arrays (MCEMEAs) via a separated functionalization and assembly process. Two-dimensional microneedle (2dMN)-based and one-dimensional microneedle (1dMN)-based electrodes were prepared by laser patterning, which were then modified as sensing electrodes by electrochemical deposition and glucose oxidase decoration to achieve separated functionalization and reduce mutual interference. The electrodes were then assembled into 2dMN- and 1dMN-based multi-channel electrochemical arrays (MCEAs), respectively, to avoid damaging functionalized coatings. In vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that the as-prepared MCEAs exhibit excellent transdermal capability, detection sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility, which was capable of real-time, in situ glucose concentration monitoring.
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26. Energy storage via storing flood in abandoned mines and low temperature heat energy utilization from mine water
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Yuan ZHANG, Xupeng TA, Peng SHI, and Hongwei ZHANG
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abandoned mine ,flood storage ,energy storage ,geothermal energy ,heating ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
The utilization of underground space in abandoned mines is a key direction supported by the coal industry. By combining underground space utilization, flood storage, and heat supply in winter, this paper proposes a comprehensive utilization model of flood storage and heat extraction in the abandoned mine, based on three technologies: ground flood diversion, underground flood storage and heat pump. This paper addresses the concept, key technologies and scientific issues of the model. The distribution of abandoned mines in China and its relationship with precipitation distribution were analyzed. The potential for flood and energy storage in abandoned mine was also studied. Results showed that 13 provinces, including Anhui, Henan, and Shandong province, can utilize approximately 60 million cubic meters of underground space and store nearly 6 volumes of West Lake water, making it suitable for engineering demonstration of flood storage and heat extraction in abandoned mines. Among them, five abandoned mines in Huainan mining area can utilize approximately 300 000 cubic meters of underground space, with energy storage capacity of up to 94 500 GJ that can meet the heating demand of 210 000 square meters. Taking Qishan Mine as an example, a scheme was designed based on ground flood diversion and storage, underground water storage, and mine water extraction and utilization. According to preliminary calculations, the heating power of Qishan Mine can reach 6 835 kW which can provide heating for 136 700 square meters of buildings, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 5 330 tons, and save 3.507 5 million yuan. This demonstrates the feasibility of flood and energy storage in abandoned underground space. Research showed that the comprehensive utilization model of flood storage, energy storage, and heat extraction in abandoned mines can not only effectively utilize the underground space of abandoned mines but also alleviate local flood disasters during the flood season. It can develop low-grade clean energy in mine water and has certain significance in improving the added value of underground space utilization in abandoned mines and promoting the utilization of underground space in abandoned mines.
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27. Probiotics Bifidobacterium lactis M8 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus M9 prevent high blood pressure via modulating the gut microbiota composition and host metabolic products
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Yong Zhang, Tingting Zheng, Da Ma, Peng Shi, Heping Zhang, Jun Li, and Zhihong Sun
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probiotics ,efficacy ,hypertension ,metagenome ,metabolome ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
ABSTRACT High-fructose intake is one of the high-risk factors for hypertension. Several probiotics have been reported to reduce high blood pressure (BP) via modulating gut microbiota, but the mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of probiotics is insufficiently understood. Herein, we investigated the antihypertensive effect of Bifidobacterium lactis M8 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus M9 based on the integrative analysis of gut metagenome and serum metabolome in high-fructose-treated mice. After 16-week intervention, M8 and M9 significantly reduced the median blood pressure by 16.92% and 15.39% in SBP, and 18.56% and 20.62% in DBP, respectively. Metagenomic analysis revealed that the increased Lawsonia and Pyrolobus, and reduced Alistipes and Alloprevotella levels were tightly correlated with lowered BP. Functionally, the decreased pathways of “base excision repair” (BER) and “D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism” were associated with BP reduction. Metabolomics data analysis further revealed that the probiotic interventions regulated vascular smooth muscle contraction, serotonergic synapse, cholinergic synapse, and lipid and vitamin metabolism in BP control. Additionally, association analyses indicated a strong negative correlation between Alistipes and “steroid hormone biosynthesis,” suggesting that Alistipes could affect blood pressure by changing steroid hormone levels. In conclusion, our findings indicate that the probiotic efficacies in alleviating hypertension are linked to specific gut microbes and metabolic pathways, which provide a potential mechanistic understanding of probiotics modulated blood pressure, paving the way for future assessment of the therapeutic potential of probiotics in hypertension management.IMPORTANCEElevated blood pressure affects 40% of the adult population, which accounts for high cardiovascular disease risk and further high mortality yearly. The global understanding of the gut microbiome for hypertension may provide important insights into the prevention. Bifidobacterium lactis M8 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus M9 originated from human breast milk, were able to decrease blood pressure, and modified metabolites in a high fructose-induced elevated blood pressure mouse model. Moreover, we found there was a close relationship between unexplored gut microbes and elevated blood pressure. Also, subsequently, the cross-link was explored among gut microbes, metabolites, and some metabolic pathways in gut microbial environment through introducing novel prediction methodology and bioinformatic analysis. It allowed us to hypothesize that probiotics can prevent elevated blood pressure via gut microbiota and related metabolism.Thus, utilization of dietary strategies (such as probiotics) to maintain the blood pressure level is of crucial importance.
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28. Risk factors for central lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective study
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Jiachen Du, Qing Yang, Yixuan Sun, Peng Shi, Hao Xu, Xiao Chen, Tianyi Dong, Wenjing Shi, Yatong Wang, Zhenzhi Song, Xingchen Shang, and Xingsong Tian
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papillary thyroid carcinoma ,central lymph node metastasis ,BRAF V600E mutation ,prognosis ,nomogram ,Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology ,RC648-665 - Abstract
IntroductionThyroid cancer is the most prevalent endocrine malignancy, with its global incidence increasing annually in recent years. Papillary carcinoma is the most common subtype, frequently accompanied by cervical lymph node metastasis early on. Central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) is particularly the common metastasis form in this subtype, and the presence of lymph node metastasis correlates strongly with tumor recurrence. However, effective preoperative assessment methods for CLNM in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) remain lacking.MethodsData from 400 patients diagnosed with PTC between January 1, 2018, and January 1, 2022, at the Shandong Provincial Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. This data included clinicopathological information of the patients, such as thyroid function, BRAF V600E mutation, whether complicated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and the presence of capsular invasion. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the risk factors associated with cervical CLNM in patients with PTC. Subsequently, a clinical prediction model was constructed, and prognostic risk factors were identified based on univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.ResultsUnivariate and multivariate analyses identified that age >45 years (P=0.014), body mass index ≥25 (P=0.008), tumor size ≥1 cm (P=0.001), capsular invasion (P=0.001), and the presence of BRAF V600E mutation (P45 years, body mass index ≥25, tumor size ≥1 cm, BRAF V600E mutation, and capsular invasion are the related risk factors for CLNM in patients with PTC. For patients with clinically nodal-negative (cN0) papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, accurately identifying the BRAF V600E mutation is essential for guiding the central lymph node dissection approach and subsequent treatments.
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29. α7 Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor: a key receptor in the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway exerting an antidepressant effect
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Huiyang Liu, Xiaomei Zhang, Peng Shi, Jiyuan Yuan, Qiang Jia, Chao Pi, Tao Chen, Linjin Xiong, Jinglin Chen, Jia Tang, Ruxu Yue, Zerong Liu, Hongping Shen, Ying Zuo, Yumeng Wei, and Ling Zhao
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Depression ,Inflammation ,α7 nAChR ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Abstract Depression is a common mental illness, which is related to monoamine neurotransmitters and the dysfunction of the cholinergic, immune, glutamatergic, and neuroendocrine systems. The hypothesis of monoamine neurotransmitters is one of the commonly recognized pathogenic mechanisms of depression; however, the drugs designed based on this hypothesis have not achieved good clinical results. A recent study demonstrated that depression and inflammation were strongly correlated, and the activation of alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR)-mediated cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP) in the cholinergic system exhibited good therapeutic effects against depression. Therefore, anti-inflammation might be a potential direction for the treatment of depression. Moreover, it is also necessary to further reveal the key role of inflammation and α7 nAChR in the pathogenesis of depression. This review focused on the correlations between inflammation and depression as well-discussed the crucial role of α7 nAChR in the CAP.
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30. The relationship between physical exercise and smoking behavior among Chinese residents aged 16 years and older
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Yu Tie, Wen Tian, Yiru Chen, Ruiting Wang, Peng Shi, and Xiaosu Feng
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Abstract To explore the relationship between physical exercise and smoking behavior among Chinese residents aged 16 years and older. Analysis based on 29,466 validated cases in the 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS 2018). The chi-square test and Mann–Whitney U test were used for comparative analysis between groups. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between physical exercise and smoking behavior. Gender and birth cohort differences in the relationship between physical exercise and smoking behavior were explored based on stratified regression analysis using gender and birth cohort as stratified variables, respectively. Robustness testing based on multiple linear regression analysis using a replacement data approach. There were 8735 cases of smokers among the respondents. After controlling for relevant confounders, there was a significant negative association between physical exercise and smoking behavior among residents [OR 0.718, 95% CI (0.673, 0.765), P 0.05]. Physical exercise was more significantly associated with smoking behavior in the pre-1948 (OR 0.748), 1959–1968 (OR 0.748), 1969–1978 (OR 0.812), 1989–1998 (OR 0.576) and post-1999 (OR 0.411) birth cohorts, and the association decreased over time and with social change. The results of the robustness test showed that frequency of exercise was significantly and negatively associated with smoking behavior among residents [OR 0.961, 95% CI (0.951, 0.970), P
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31. B.infantis enhances immunotherapy for Guillain-Barre syndrome through regulating PD-1
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Peng Shi, Di Nian, Hongdang Qu, Ming Ye, Chun Wang, Li Li, and Qian Li
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Guillain-Barré syndrome ,B. infantis,experimental autoimmune neuritis animal model ,T helper cells ,PD-1 ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Abstract Background Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare, autoimmune disease. B.infantis is reported to be effective in alleviating GBS by regulating abnormal function of T helper (Th) cells. Objectives In this study, T cells were isolated from healthy and GBS patients. The therapeutic effect of Bifidobacterium infantis (B.infantis) and whether it is achieved by PD-1 was examined at cellular and animal models. Methods We used CCK-8, flow cytometry and real-time PCR to determine the differentiation of T cell subsets at cellular level. Then, an experimental autoimmune neuritis (EAN) animal model using six-week SD rats (n = 30, male) weighing 180–200 g was established to support the role of B. infantis in GBS through PD-1. Results B. infantis inhibited the proliferation and promoted apoptosis of T cells from GBS. At the same time, the expression levels of PD-1 increased, which was correlated with decreased T-bet (Th1) and ROR-γt (Th17) and increased Foxp3 (Treg) expression. Moreover, B. infantis alleviated the symptoms of GBS. Th1 and Th17 cells decreased while Treg cells increased after B. infantis treatment, which could be partly abrogated by PD-1 inhibitor. Conclusions We concluded from this study that B.infantis alleviated GBS partly through PD-1.
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32. Dimensionless Analysis of the Spatial–Temporal Coupling Characteristics of the Surrounding Rock Temperature Field in High Geothermal Roadway Realized by Gauss–Newton Iteration Method
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Jiale Zhou, Yuan Zhang, Peng Shi, and Yang Liu
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high geothermal ,surrounding rock temperature field ,space–time coupling ,dimensionless ,Gauss–Newton iteration ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Understanding the time–space coupling characteristics of the surrounding rock temperature field in high geothermal roadways is essential for controlling heat damage in mines. However, current research primarily focuses on individually analyzing the temperature changes in the surrounding rock of roadways, either over time or space. Therefore, the Gauss–Newton iteration method is employed to model the coupling relationship between temperature, time, and space. The results demonstrate that the dual coupling function describing the temperature field of the surrounding rock in both time and space provides a more comprehensive characterization of the temperature variations. Over time, as ventilation duration increases, the fitting degree of the characteristic curve steadily rises, and the characteristic curve descends overall. In the spatial dimension, the fitting degree of the characteristic curve gradually decreases with the rise of the dimensionless radius, and the characteristic curve ascends overall. Additionally, as thermal conductivity increases, the fitting degree of the characteristic curve steadily rises.
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33. Proximal Policy Optimization-Based Power Grid Structure Optimization for Reliable Splitting
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Xinwei Sun, Shuangteng Han, Yuhong Wang, Yunxiang Shi, Jianquan Liao, Zongsheng Zheng, Xi Wang, and Peng Shi
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proximal policy optimization ,slow coherency ,electrical coupling ,grid splitting ,optimization of the grid structure ,Technology - Abstract
When systems experience a severe fault, splitting, as the final line of defense to ensure the stability of the power system, holds immense significance. The precise selection of splitting sections has become the current focal point of research. Addressing the challenges of a large search space and unclear splitting sections, this paper introduces a grid structure optimization algorithm based on electrical coupling degree. Firstly, employing the theory of slow coherency, a generalized characteristic analysis of the system is conducted, leading to an initial division of coherency groups. Subsequently, an electrical coupling degree index, taking into account the inertia of generators, is proposed. This index can reflect the clarity of grid splitting. Furthermore, a two-layer optimization model for grid structure is constructed, utilizing the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm to optimize the grid structure. This process reduces the size of the splitting space and mitigates the difficulty of acquiring splitting sections. Finally, simulation validation is performed using the IEEE-118-bus system to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed optimization algorithm.
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34. Influencing Factor Identification and Simulation for Urban Metro System Operation Processes—A Resilience Enhancement Perspective
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Kang Li, Xiaer Xiahou, Zhou Wu, Peng Shi, Lingyi Tang, and Qiming Li
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metro operation ,flood resilience ,influencing factors ,resilience enhancement ,system simulation ,Systems engineering ,TA168 ,Technology (General) ,T1-995 - Abstract
When confronted with rainstorms and flood disturbances, the operational processes of urban metro systems demonstrate vulnerabilities to attacks, inadequate resistance, and sluggish recovery characteristics. The flood resilience of UMS operational processes requires urgent enhancements. This paper aims to enhance the flood resilience of urban metro operation processes by proposing a three-stage PEL resilience enhancement framework: prevention resilience, response resilience, and learning resilience. Additionally, it summarizes the influencing factors on UMS flood resilience from five dimensions: natural-physical-social-management-economic (NPSME). By employing system dynamics as a simulation tool, this study elucidates the logical interconnections among these influential factors. Furthermore, by utilizing economic change conditions as an illustrative example, it effectively simulates the response characteristics of both standardized benchmark scenarios and economic change scenarios. Based on these simulation results, corresponding strategies for flood resilience enhancement are proposed to offer valuable insights for metro operation management. The Nanjing metro system was taken as a case study, where relevant historical data were collected and strategies were simulated for different development scenarios to validate the effectiveness and rationality of the proposed method for enhancing resilience. The simulation results demonstrate that changes in economic conditions and population structure are the primary factors influencing the enhancement of flood resilience in UMS operations.
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35. Ultrahigh energy storage density and efficiency in A/B-site co-modified silver niobate relaxor antiferroelectric ceramics
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Peng Shi, Jin Liu, Yuechan Song, Qiwen Chen, Hongmei Jing, Lina Liu, Xiaobin Zhou, Xiaoming Chen, Xiaojie Lou, and Peng Liu
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Dielectric capacitors ,AgNbO3-Based ceramics ,Energy storage ,Antiferroelectric ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
AgNbO3-based antiferroelectric ceramics can be used to prepare dielectric ceramic materials with energy storage performance. However, their efficiency is much lower than that of relaxors, which is one of the biggest obstacles for their applications. To overcome this problem, AgNbO3 ceramics co-doped with Eu3+ and Ta5+ at the A- and B-sites were prepared in this work. The Ag0.97Eu0.01Nb0.85Ta0.15O3 sample has a Wr of 6.9 J/cm3 and an η of 74.6%. The ultrahigh energy storage density and efficiency of Ag0.97Eu0.01Nb0.85Ta0.15O3 has been ascribed to the synergistic effect of the increase in the breakdown electric field, the enhancement of antiferroelectric stability, the construction of multiphase coexistence, and the modification of the domain structure morphology. The Ag0.97Eu0.01Nb0.85Ta0.15O3 ceramic is expected to be one of the options for preparing dielectric capacitors.
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36. Assessing the role of central lymph node ratio in predicting recurrence in N1a low-to-intermediate risk papillary thyroid carcinoma
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Teng Ma, Jian Cui, Peng Shi, Mei Liang, Wenxiao Song, Xueyan Zhang, Lulu Wang, and Yafei Shi
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papillary thyroid carcinoma ,lymph node ratio ,structural recurrence ,biochemical recurrence ,total thyroidectomy ,Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology ,RC648-665 - Abstract
IntroductionLymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is associated with postoperative recurrence. Recently, most studies have focused on the evaluation of recurrence in patients with late-stage PTC, with limited data on those with early-stage PTC. We aimed to assess the relationship between lymph node ratio (LNR) and recurrence in low-to-intermediate-risk patients and validate its diagnostic efficiency in both structural (STR) and biochemical recurrence (BIR).MethodsClinical data of patients with PTC diagnosed at the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University were retrospectively collected. The optimal LNR cut-off values for disease-free survival (DFS) were determined using X-tile software. Predictors were validated using univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.ResultsLNR had a higher diagnostic effectiveness than metastatic lymph nodes in patients with low-to-intermediate recurrence risk N1a PTC. The optimal LNR cutoff values for STR and BIR were 0.75 and 0.80, respectively. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that LNR≥0.75 and LNR≥0.80 were independent factors for STR and BIR, respectively. The 5-year DFS was 90.5% in the high LNR (≥0.75) and 96.8% in low LNR (
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37. Combined serum free light chain predicts prognosis in acute kidney injury following cardiovascular surgery
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Wenji Wang, Lulu Zhang, Tianye Yang, Shaojun Ma, Qi Zhang, Peng Shi, and Feng Ding
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acute kidney injury ,free light chain ,prognosis ,all-cause mortality ,Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology ,RC870-923 - Abstract
Objectives Increased polyclonal free light chains (FLCs) are found in inflammatory conditions. Inflammation is recognized in the progression of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study was aimed to determine whether polyclonal combined FLC (cFLC) was associated with prognosis of AKI patients. Methods This prospective cohort included 145 adults with hospital-acquired AKI following cardiovascular surgery between 2014 and 2016, according to the KDIGO creatinine criteria. The primary end point of the study was all-cause death during follow-up. Results The median of serum cFLC concentration in the cohort was 42.0 (31.9–60.3 mg/L) and levels of cFLC in patients with AKI stage 3 were higher than those in AKI stage 1 and stage 2. cFLC levels correlated significantly with renal function biomarkers, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score. Patients were organized into the following two groups: the low-cFLC group (cFLC
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38. Nasopharyngeal aspirates in children with severe community-acquired pneumonia collected within 3 days before bronchoscopy can partially reflect the pathogens in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids
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Qiguo Zhu, Junli Zhou, Fei Li, Peng Shi, Yi Lu, Xiaoliang Lin, Lin Yuan, Zhiqiang Zhuo, and Jun Shen
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Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid ,Nasopharyngeal aspirate ,Severe community-acquired pneumonia ,Etiology ,Children ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Background There is little evidence about consistency between nasopharyngeal and pulmonary pathogens in children with severe pneumonia. This study aims to compare the difference of pathogens between nasopharyngeal aspirates (NPAs) collected before bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage fluids (BALFs) in children with severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP). Methods NPAs and BALFs were collected form pediatric SCAP cases hospitalized from January 2018 to March 2019. NPAs were colleced within 3 days before bronchoscopy. Samples were detected by direct immunofluorescence assay (DFA) for seven respiratory viruses and by routine bacterial culture in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Adenovirus (ADV), Influenza virus types A, B (IV-A and IV-B), Parainfluenza virus 1–3 (PIV1-3) were detected with a commercial assay. The virological and bacteriological detention results of NPAs were compared with the results of BALFs. Results In total 204 cases with mean age of 3.4 ± 2.8 years (IQR, 1 month-14 years) were included in the study. Both NPA and BALF were collected from those cases. The positive rates of pathogen in NPAs and BALFs were 25.0% (51/204) and 36.7% (75/204), respectively (x2 = 6.614, P = 0.010). Respiratory viruses were found in 16.1% (33/204) from NPAs and 32.3% (66/204) from BALFs (x2 = 14.524, P
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39. RETSAT associates with DDX39B to promote fork restarting and resistance to gemcitabine based chemotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
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Qiu Tu, Xiuyun Liu, Xiaoqing Yao, Ruixue Li, Gaojing Liu, Honglv Jiang, Kaiqin Li, Qiongfang Chen, Xiaoyan Huang, Qing Chang, Guoqiang Xu, Hong Zhu, Peng Shi, and Bo Zhao
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RETSAT ,DDX39B ,Fork restarting ,Hypoxia ,Gemcitabine ,Resistance ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Severe hypoxia is a prominent character of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) microenvironment. In the process of gemcitabine based chemotherapy, PDAC cells are insulted from replication stresses co-induced by hypoxia and gemcitabine. However, PDAC cells get outstanding abilities to resist to such harsh conditions and keep proliferating, causing a major obstacle for current therapy. RETSAT (Retinol Saturase) is defined as a hypoxia convergent gene recently, with high expression in PDAC hypoxic sectors. This study aimed to explore the roles of RETSAT in replication stress resistance and hypoxia adaptation in PDAC cells, and decipher the underlying mechanism. Methods The expression of RETSAT was examined in TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas), human pancreatic cancer microarray, clinical specimens and cell lines. Functions of RETSAT were studied by means of DNA fiber assay and comet assay in monolayer cultured PDAC cell lines, three dimensional spheroids, patient derived organoids and cell derived xenograft mouse models. Mechanism was investigated by using iPOND (isolate proteins on nascent DNA) combined with mass spectrometry, immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting. Results First, we found the converse relationship of RETSAT expression and PDAC chemotherapy. That is, PDAC patients with high RETSAT expression correlated with poor survival, while ones holding low RETSAT expression were benefitted more in Gemcitabine based chemotherapy. Second, we identified RETSAT as a novel replication fork associated protein. HIF-1α signaling promotes RETSAT expression under hypoxia. Functionally, RETSAT promoted fork restarting under replication stress and maintained genomic stability. Third, we uncovered the interaction of RETSAT and R-loop unwinding helicase DDX39B. RETSAT detained DDX39B on forks to resolve R-loops, through which avoided fork damage and CHK1 initiated apoptosis. Targeting DDX39B using chemical CCT018159 sensitized PDAC cells and organoids to gemcitabine induced apoptosis, highlighting the synergetic application of CCT018159 and gemcitabine in PDAC chemotherapy. Conclusions This study identified RETSAT as a novel replication fork protein, which functions through interacting with DDX39B mediated R-loop clearance to promote fork restarting, leading to cellular resistance to replication stresses co-induced by tumor environmental hypoxia and gemcitabine in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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40. Electrically switched underwater capillary adhesion
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Huanxi Zheng, Jing Li, Yongsen Zhou, Chao Zhang, Wanghuai Xu, Yajun Deng, Jiaqian Li, Shile Feng, Zhiran Yi, Xiaofeng Zhou, Xianglin Ji, Peng Shi, and Zuankai Wang
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Wang et al. report an underwater capillary adhesive that is strengthened by the conjunction of inner water bridge and outer air shell, and switched timely by a small direct current voltage. The design can also be constructed on flexible tapes, which can be applied to non-conductive substrates.
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41. Dendrite‐accelerated thermal runaway mechanisms of lithium metal pouch batteries
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Xiang‐Qun Xu, Xin‐Bing Cheng, Feng‐Ni Jiang, Shi‐Jie Yang, Dongsheng Ren, Peng Shi, HungJen Hsu, Hong Yuan, Jia‐Qi Huang, Minggao Ouyang, and Qiang Zhang
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battery safety ,lithium metal dendrites ,lithium metal pouch cells ,solid electrolyte interphase ,thermal runaway ,whole life cycle ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 ,Environmental engineering ,TA170-171 - Abstract
Abstract High‐energy‐density lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are widely accepted as promising next‐generation energy storage systems. However, the safety features of practical LMBs are rarely explored quantitatively. Herein, the thermal runaway behaviors of a 3.26 Ah (343 Wh kg−1) Li | LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 pouch cell in the whole life cycle are quantitatively investigated by extended volume‐accelerating rate calorimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. By thermal failure analyses on pristine cell with fresh Li metal, activated cell with once plated dendrites, and 20‐cycled cell with large quantities of dendrites and dead Li, dendrite‐accelerated thermal runaway mechanisms including reaction sequence and heat release contribution are reached. Suppressing dendrite growth and reducing the reactivity between Li metal anode and electrolyte at high temperature are effective strategies to enhance the safety performance of LMBs. These findings can largely enhance the understanding on the thermal runaway behaviors of Li metal pouch cells in practical working conditions.
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42. Bisphosphonate-based hydrogel mediates biomimetic negative feedback regulation of osteoclastic activity to promote bone regeneration
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Zhuo Li, Haixing Wang, Kunyu Zhang, Boguang Yang, Xian Xie, Zhengmeng Yang, Lingchi Kong, Peng Shi, Yuan Zhang, Yi-Ping Ho, Zhi-Yong Zhang, Gang Li, and Liming Bian
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Bisphosphonate ,Hydrogel ,Tissue engineering ,Bone regeneration ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
The intricate dynamic feedback mechanisms involved in bone homeostasis provide valuable inspiration for the design of smart biomaterial scaffolds to enhance in situ bone regeneration. In this work, we assembled a biomimetic hyaluronic acid nanocomposite hydrogel (HA-BP hydrogel) by coordination bonds with bisphosphonates (BPs), which are antiosteoclastic drugs. The HA-BP hydrogel exhibited expedited release of the loaded BP in response to an acidic environment. Our in vitro studies showed that the HA-BP hydrogel inhibits mature osteoclastic differentiation of macrophage-like RAW264.7 cells via the released BP. Furthermore, the HA-BP hydrogel can support the initial differentiation of primary macrophages to preosteoclasts, which are considered essential during bone regeneration, whereas further differentiation to mature osteoclasts is effectively inhibited by the HA-BP hydrogel via the released BP. The in vivo evaluation showed that the HA-BP hydrogel can enhance the in situ regeneration of bone. Our work demonstrates a promising strategy to design biomimetic biomaterial scaffolds capable of regulating bone homeostasis to promote bone regeneration.
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43. Editorial: Hydrological connectivity and sustainable watershed management in a changing environment
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Yang Yu, Mariano Moreno-De-Las-Heras, Hu Liu, Peng Shi, Omer Yetemen, and Patricia Saco
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hydrological connectivity ,soil and water conservation ,hydrological modeling ,watershed management ,climate change ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Published
- 2023
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44. A case report of recurrent leiomyosarcoma with chondrosarcoma differentiation in the abdominal wall and a review of the literature
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Xuan Zuo, Wei L. Wu, Peng Shi, Tian M. Liu, Na Yu, and Lei Li
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recurrence ,case report ,leiomyosarcoma ,heterologous differentiation ,chondrosarcoma ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 ,Pathology ,RB1-214 - Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma with heterologous differentiation is relatively rare. To date, only 19 cases have been reported in the English literature. Heterologous components frequently show histological pleomorphism, while those exhibiting well-differentiated morphology are seldom reported. Here, we report a 34-year-old female diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma and developed abdominal wall recurrence 8 years after primary surgery. The recurrent tumor mainly comprised well-differentiated chondrosarcoma except a single focus of leiomyosarcoma. Due to the rarity and prolonged onset of such a transition, our case provides insight into the understanding of this phenomenon.
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45. Adenovirus-associated anti-miRNA-214 regulates bone metabolism and prevents local osteoporosis in rats
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Cheng Wang, Peng Wang, Feng Li, Yang Li, Minwei Zhao, Hui Feng, Haoye Meng, Junyang Li, Peng Shi, Jiang Peng, and Hua Tian
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osteoporosis ,bone metabolism ,miRNA-214 ,osteoblast activity ,osteoclast activity ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Objective: We investigated the expression of miRNA-214 in human osteoporotic bone tissue and tested the utility of adeno-associated virus (AAV) expressing a miRNA-214 inhibitor in terms of preventing local osteoporosis of the femoral condyle in a rat model of osteoporosis.Methods: (1) Femoral heads of patients who underwent hip replacements at our hospital because of femoral neck fractures were collected and divided into osteoporosis and non-osteoporosis groups based on preoperative bone mineral density data. MiRNA-214 expression was detected in bone tissues exhibiting obvious bone microstructural changes in the two groups. (2) A total of 144 SD female rats were divided into four groups: the Control, Model, Negative control (Model + AAV), and Experimental (Model + anti-miRNA-214) groups. AAV-anti-miRNA-214 was injected locally into the rat femoral condyles; we explored whether this prevented or treated local osteoporosis.Results: (1) MiRNA-214 expression in the human femoral head was significantly increased in the osteoporosis group. (2) Compared to the Model and Model + AAV groups, the bone mineral density (BMD) and femoral condyle bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV) ratio in the Model + anti-miRNA-214 group were significantly higher; in addition, the number (TB.N) and thickness (TB.Th) of the trabecular bones were increased (all p < 0.05). MiRNA-214 expression in the femoral condyles of the Model + anti-miRNA-214 group was significantly higher than that in the other groups. The expression levels of the osteogenesis-related genes Alp, Bglap, and Col1α1 increased, while those of the osteoclast-related genes NFATc1, Acp5, Ctsk, Mmp9, and Clcn7 decreased.Conclusion: AAV-anti-miRNA-214 promoted osteoblast activity and inhibited osteoclast activity in the femoral condyles of osteoporotic rats, improving bone metabolism and slowing osteoporosis progression.
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46. Spin‐Manipulated Photonic Skyrmion‐Pair for Pico‐Metric Displacement Sensing
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Aiping Yang, Xinrui Lei, Peng Shi, Fanfei Meng, Min Lin, Luping Du, and Xiaocong Yuan
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photonic skyrmions ,pico‐metric displacement sensing ,spin angular momentum ,surface plasmon polaritons ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Photonic spin skyrmions with deep‐subwavelength features have aroused considerable interest in recent years. However, the manipulation of spin structure in the skyrmions in a desired manner is still a challenge, while this is crucial for developing the skyrmion‐based applications. Here, an approach of optical spin manipulation by utilizing the spin‐momentum equation is proposed to investigate the spin texture in a photonic skyrmion‐pair. With the benefit of the proposed approach, a unique spin texture with spin angular momentum varying linearly along the line connecting the two skyrmion centers is theoretically designed and experimentally verified. The optimized spin texture is then applied in a displacement‐sensing system, which is capable of attaining pico‐metric sensitivity. Compared with the conventional polarization and phase schemes, the spin‐based manipulation mechanism provides a new pathway for optical modulation, which is of great value in nanophotonics from both fundamental and application.
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47. TASTA: Text‐Assisted Spatial and Temporal Attention Network for Video Question Answering
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Tian Wang, Boyao Hou, Jiakun Li, Peng Shi, Baochang Zhang, and Hichem Snoussi
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attention mechanism ,video question answering ,visual question answering ,Computer engineering. Computer hardware ,TK7885-7895 ,Control engineering systems. Automatic machinery (General) ,TJ212-225 - Abstract
Video question answering (VideoQA) is a typical task that integrates language and vision. The key for VideoQA is to extract relevant and effective visual information for answering a specific question. Information selection is believed to be necessary for this task due to the large amount of irrelevant information in the video, and explicitly learning an attention model can be a reasonable and effective solution for the selection. Herein, a novel VideoQA model called Text‐Assisted Spatial and Temporal Attention Network (TASTA) is proposed, which shows the great potential of explicitly modeling attention. TASTA is made to be simple, small, clean, and efficient for clear performance justification and possible easy extension. Its success is mainly from two new strategies of better using the textual information. Experimental results on a large and most representative dataset, TGIF‐QA, show the significant superiority of TASTA w.r.t. the state‐of‐the‐art and demonstrate the effectiveness of its key components via ablation studies.
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48. Evaluation and Improvement of the Method for Selecting the Ridge Parameter in System Differential Response Curves
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Hao Xiao, Simin Qu, Xumin Zhang, Peng Shi, Yang You, Fugang Li, Xiaoqiang Yang, and Qihui Chen
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error correction ,ridge estimation ,SWAT model ,L-curve ,Hydraulic engineering ,TC1-978 ,Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes ,TD201-500 - Abstract
The selection of an appropriate ridge parameter plays a crucial role in ridge estimation. A smaller ridge parameter leads to larger residuals, while a larger ridge parameter reduces the unbiasedness of the estimation. This paper proposes a constrained L-curve method to accurately select the optimal ridge parameter. Additionally, the constrained L-curve method, traditional L-curve method, and ridge trace method are individually coupled with the system differential response curve to update the streamflow in the Jianyang Basin using the SWAT model. Multiple evaluation criteria are employed to analyze the efficacy of the three methods for correction. The results demonstrate that the constrained L-curve method accurately identifies the optimal ridge parameter in the actual model. Furthermore, the coupling of the constrained L-curve method with the system differential response curve exhibits markedly superior accuracy of simulated streamflow compared to the traditional L-curve and ridge trace methods, with the mean Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) improving from 0.71 to 0.88 after correction. The constrained L-curve method, which incorporates the physical interpretation of the estimated parameters, effectively identifies the optimal ridge parameter in practical scenarios. As a result, it demonstrates superior usability and applicability when compared to the traditional L-curve method.
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49. A Robust Design Method for Ultra-Low-Frequency Oscillation Suppression Control in Hydro–Photovoltaic Complementary Systems
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Xueyang Zeng, Gang Chen, Huabo Shi, Sijia Wang, and Peng Shi
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ultra-low-frequency oscillation ,damping torque method ,hydro–PV complementary system ,structural singular value ,robust control ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Aiming at the problem of ultra-low-frequency oscillation (ULFO) in power systems, with an oscillation frequency lower than 0.1 Hz, an oscillation suppression control method is proposed. Firstly, the mathematical modeling of the system is carried out, and a cascade correction control method of the governor of hydropower generators is proposed. Secondly, using the ability of photovoltaic (PV) active power to adjust the system frequency, an additional controller for PV active power is proposed. Then, a unified frequency model considering the two controllers is established for multi-hydro and multi-PV systems, and the structural singular value method is used to coordinate the design of the parameters of the hydropower and PV generator controllers to achieve robust performance. Finally, based on a time-domain simulation of single-hydro and single-PV systems and an actual demonstration system located in Sichuan Province, China, the results show that the control method proposed in this paper has a good suppression effect on ultra-low-frequency oscillation under different working conditions, and meets the requirements of robust performance.
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50. Mechanical instability generated by Myosin 19 contributes to mitochondria cristae architecture and OXPHOS
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Peng Shi, Xiaoyu Ren, Jie Meng, Chenlu Kang, Yihe Wu, Yingxue Rong, Shujuan Zhao, Zhaodi Jiang, Ling Liang, Wanzhong He, Yuxin Yin, Xiangdong Li, Yong Liu, Xiaoshuai Huang, Yujie Sun, Bo Li, and Congying Wu
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The structure of the mitochondrial inner membrane, or cristae, is important for functional oxidative phosphorylation and energy production. Here, the authors show that loss of myosin 19 impairs cristae structure as well as energy production, connecting motor activity to membrane potential.
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