目的探讨中老年正常高值血压人群中高同型半胱氨酸血症(HHcy)与脉压水平及冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病(冠心病)风险的关系。方法选择2016年1月至2017年6月在天津市胸科医院心内科接受冠状动脉造影检查的正常高值血压者422(男257、女165)人...目的探讨中老年正常高值血压人群中高同型半胱氨酸血症(HHcy)与脉压水平及冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病(冠心病)风险的关系。方法选择2016年1月至2017年6月在天津市胸科医院心内科接受冠状动脉造影检查的正常高值血压者422(男257、女165)人,年龄(57.5±7.7)岁。收集入选者各项临床和冠状动脉造影资料,检测入选者的同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)和血压水平。入选者按照是否存在HHcy(Hcy>10μmol/L)分为HHcy组(n=205)和非HHcy组(n=217)。结果与非HHcy组比较,HHcy组的Hcy[(16.6±9.7)比(8.8±1.6)μmol/L]、脉压[(55.3±8.9)比(51.7±9.6)mm Hg]较宽,舒张压[(75.4±7.9)比(77.7±8.6)mm Hg]较低,脉压过宽(≥60 mm Hg)比例(29.3%比19.9%)及舒张压正常(<80 mm Hg)比例(78.5%比61.3%)较高(均P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,调整性别、年龄等因素后,HHcy与脉压>53 mm Hg(中位数)独立相关(OR=2.08, 95%CI 1.36～3.19),多因素Logistic逐步回归分析发现HHcy是冠心病发生的独立影响因素(OR=1.54, 95%CI 1.02～2.31)。结论中老年正常高值血压人群中HHcy与脉压>53 mm Hg独立相关,是冠心病发生的独立影响因素。展开更多
Background Reserpine is currently used by millions of Chinese hypertensive patients, in spite of the continued concern of its depressogenic effect, even when used in low dose. This study aimed to investigate the assoc...Background Reserpine is currently used by millions of Chinese hypertensive patients, in spite of the continued concern of its depressogenic effect, even when used in low dose. This study aimed to investigate the association between low-dose reserpine use and depression in older Chinese hypertensive patient. Methods In this cross-sectional, case-control study, we recruited patient aged 60 years or over who had regularly taken one or two tables of “compound reserpine and triamterene tablets (CRTTs)” for more than one year (reserpine user) from 26 community health centers located in 10 provinces in China. For each patient who took CRTTs, we selected an age (within five years) and sex matched hypertensive patient who had never taken any drugs containing reserpine (non-reserpine user) as control. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using a Chinese depression scale adapted from the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale. Demographic, clinical data and laboratory examination results within six months were collected. Results From August 2018 to December 2018, 787 reserpine user and 787 non-reserpine user were recruited. The mean age of all study subjects was 70.3 years, with about equal numbers of males and females. The mean depression score was 40.4 in reserpine users and 40.6 in non-reserpine users (P = 0.7). The majority of study subject had a depression score < 53 (87.6% in reserpine users and 88.2% in non-reserpine users, respectively). There were no significant differences in the prevalence of mild, moderate or severe depression in reserpine users and non-reserpine users. Conclusions There is no association between low-dose reserpine use and depression in older hypertensive patient. The role of reserpine in the treatment and control of hypertension should be reconsidered;and further studies, especially randomized, controlled clinical trials to compare efficacy and safety of reserpine and other widely recommended anti-hypertensive agents are needed.展开更多
At present, heavy metal pollution has become a major environmental problem, influencing the survival of human and other creatures. Developing heavy metal ion adsorbents, which are environment friendly, of low cost and...At present, heavy metal pollution has become a major environmental problem, influencing the survival of human and other creatures. Developing heavy metal ion adsorbents, which are environment friendly, of low cost and good performance is one of the effective means to solve heavy metal pollution. Rich low-grade diatomite mineral, as raw material, was modified with calcium carbonate to improve the adsorption properties of diatomite for heavy metal ions. The effects of dosage（m）, pH, adsorbing time（t）, temperature（T） and concentration of adsorbent（c） on the removal rate of heavy metal ions（Cu2＋, Pb2＋, Zn2＋ and Cd2＋） were studied. The results show that under the suitable conditions, T=15 ℃, c=1.5 mmol/L, m=10 g/L, t=60 min, in a weak acid environment, the removal effect of the four kinds of metal ions by modified diatomite is the best.展开更多
The AM50,AM50-0.1 Ca,AM50-0.3 Ca and AM50-0.5 Ca(wt.%) alloys were hot-rolled and their mechanical properties were determined for the purpose of investigating the effect of trace Ca addition on the texture and stretch...The AM50,AM50-0.1 Ca,AM50-0.3 Ca and AM50-0.5 Ca(wt.%) alloys were hot-rolled and their mechanical properties were determined for the purpose of investigating the effect of trace Ca addition on the texture and stretch formability of AM50 alloy.The results show that the addition of trace Ca can effectively modify the basal texture,which is characterized by the split of basal poles deviated from the normal direction(ND) after the hot rolling,while a broad spread of the basal planes toward the transverse direction(TD) after the annealing.Such change of the basal texture is related to the prior formation of massive compression twins and the decrease of the c/a ratio.Erichsen value increases from 2.25 to 4.21 mm with the increase of Ca content.The enhancement of stretch formability is ascribed to the weakened basal texture,which results in the increase of n-value and the decrease of r-value.展开更多
Germplasm resources are an important basis for genetic breeding and analysis of complex traits,and research on genetic diversity is conducive to the exploration and creation of new types of germplasm.In this study,the...Germplasm resources are an important basis for genetic breeding and analysis of complex traits,and research on genetic diversity is conducive to the exploration and creation of new types of germplasm.In this study,the distribution frequency,coefficient of variation,Shannon-Wiener index,and variance and cluster analyses were used to analyze the diversity and trait differences of 39 fruit phenotypic traits from 570 pear accessions,which included 456 pear accessions from 11 species and 114 interspecific hybrid cultivars that had been stored in the National Germplasm Repository of Apple and Pear(Xingcheng,China).The comprehensive evaluation indices were screened by correlation,principal component and regression analyses.A total of 132 variant types were detected in 28 categorical traits of pear germplasm fruit,which indicate a rich diversity.The diversity indices in decreasing order were:fruit shape(1.949),attitude of calyx(1.908),flesh texture type(1.700),persistency of calyx(1.681),russet location(1.658),relief of area around eye basin(1.644),flavor(1.610)and ground color(1.592).The coefficient of variation of titratable acidity in the 11 numerical traits of pear germplasm fruit was as high as 128.43%,which could more effectively reflect the differences between pear accessions.The phenotypic differentiation coefficient V_(st)(66.4%)among the five cultivated pear species,including Pyrus bretschneideri(White Pear),P.pyrifolia(Sand Pear),P.ussuriensis(Ussurian Pear),P.sinkiangensis(Xinjiang Pear),and P.communis(European Pear),was higher than the within population phenotypic differentiation coefficient V_(st)(33.6%).The variation among populations was the main source of variation in pear fruit traits.A hierarchical cluster analysis divided the 389 accessions of six cultivated pear species,including P.pashia(Himalayan Pear),into six categories.There were certain characteristics within the populations,and the differences between populations were not completely clustered by region.For example,Sand Pear cultivars from Japa展开更多
Tau protein, a microtubule-associated protein, has a high specific expression in neurons and axons. Because traumatic spinal cord injury mainly affects neurons and axons, we speculated that tau protein may be a promis...Tau protein, a microtubule-associated protein, has a high specific expression in neurons and axons. Because traumatic spinal cord injury mainly affects neurons and axons, we speculated that tau protein may be a promising biomarker to reflect the degree of spinal cord injury and prognosis of motor function. In this study, 160 female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham group, and mild, moderate, and severe spinal cord injury groups. A laminectomy was performed at the T8 level to expose the spinal cord in all groups. A contusion lesion was made with the NYU-MASCIS impactor by dropping a 10 g rod from heights of 12.5 mm(mild), 25 mm(moderate) and 50 mm(severe) upon the exposed dorsal surface of the spinal cord. Tau protein levels were measured in serum and cerebrospinal fluid samples at 1, 6, 12, 24 hours, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after operation. Locomotor function of all rats was assessed using the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale. Tau protein concentration in the three spinal cord injury groups(both in serum and cerebrospinal fluid) rapidly increased and peaked at 12 hours after spinal cord injury. Statistically significant positive linear correlations were found between tau protein level and spinal cord injury severity in the three spinal cord injury groups, and between the tau protein level and Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale scores. The tau protein level at 12 hours in the three spinal cord injury groups was negatively correlated with Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale scores at 28 days(serum: r =-0.94; cerebrospinal fluid: r =-0.95). Our data suggest that tau protein levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid might be a promising biomarker for predicting the severity and functional outcome of traumatic spinal cord injury.展开更多
Highly sensitive and selective hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)sensors based on hierarchical highly ordered SnO_(2) nanobowl branched ZnO nanowires(NWs)were synthesized via a sequential process combining hard template process...Highly sensitive and selective hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)sensors based on hierarchical highly ordered SnO_(2) nanobowl branched ZnO nanowires(NWs)were synthesized via a sequential process combining hard template processing,atomic-layer deposition,and hydrothermal processing.The hierarchical sensing materials were prepared in situ on microelectromechanical systems,which are expected to achieve high-performance gas sensors with superior sensitivity,long-term stability and repeatability,as well as low power consumption.Specifically,the hierarchical nanobowl SnO_(2)@ZnO NW sensor displayed a high sensitivity of 6.24,a fast response and recovery speed(i.e.,14 s and 39 s,respectively),and an excellent selectivity when detecting 1 ppm H_(2)S at 250°C,whose rate of resistance change(i.e.,5.24)is 2.6 times higher than that of the pristine SnO_(2) nanobowl sensor.The improved sensing performance could be attributed to the increased specific surface area,the formation of heterojunctions and homojunctions,as well as the additional reaction between ZnO and H_(2)S,which were confirmed by electrochemical characterization and band alignment analysis.Moreover,the well-structured hierarchical sensors maintained stable performance after a month,suggesting excellent stability and repeatability.In summary,such well-designed hierarchical highly ordered nanobowl SnO_(2)@ZnO NW gas sensors demonstrate favorable potential for enhanced sensitive and selective H_(2)S detection with long-term stability and repeatability.展开更多
文摘目的探讨中老年正常高值血压人群中高同型半胱氨酸血症(HHcy)与脉压水平及冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病(冠心病)风险的关系。方法选择2016年1月至2017年6月在天津市胸科医院心内科接受冠状动脉造影检查的正常高值血压者422(男257、女165)人,年龄(57.5±7.7)岁。收集入选者各项临床和冠状动脉造影资料,检测入选者的同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)和血压水平。入选者按照是否存在HHcy(Hcy>10μmol/L)分为HHcy组(n=205)和非HHcy组(n=217)。结果与非HHcy组比较,HHcy组的Hcy[(16.6±9.7)比(8.8±1.6)μmol/L]、脉压[(55.3±8.9)比(51.7±9.6)mm Hg]较宽,舒张压[(75.4±7.9)比(77.7±8.6)mm Hg]较低,脉压过宽(≥60 mm Hg)比例(29.3%比19.9%)及舒张压正常(<80 mm Hg)比例(78.5%比61.3%)较高(均P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,调整性别、年龄等因素后,HHcy与脉压>53 mm Hg(中位数)独立相关(OR=2.08, 95%CI 1.36～3.19),多因素Logistic逐步回归分析发现HHcy是冠心病发生的独立影响因素(OR=1.54, 95%CI 1.02～2.31)。结论中老年正常高值血压人群中HHcy与脉压>53 mm Hg独立相关,是冠心病发生的独立影响因素。
文摘Background Reserpine is currently used by millions of Chinese hypertensive patients, in spite of the continued concern of its depressogenic effect, even when used in low dose. This study aimed to investigate the association between low-dose reserpine use and depression in older Chinese hypertensive patient. Methods In this cross-sectional, case-control study, we recruited patient aged 60 years or over who had regularly taken one or two tables of “compound reserpine and triamterene tablets (CRTTs)” for more than one year (reserpine user) from 26 community health centers located in 10 provinces in China. For each patient who took CRTTs, we selected an age (within five years) and sex matched hypertensive patient who had never taken any drugs containing reserpine (non-reserpine user) as control. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using a Chinese depression scale adapted from the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale. Demographic, clinical data and laboratory examination results within six months were collected. Results From August 2018 to December 2018, 787 reserpine user and 787 non-reserpine user were recruited. The mean age of all study subjects was 70.3 years, with about equal numbers of males and females. The mean depression score was 40.4 in reserpine users and 40.6 in non-reserpine users (P = 0.7). The majority of study subject had a depression score < 53 (87.6% in reserpine users and 88.2% in non-reserpine users, respectively). There were no significant differences in the prevalence of mild, moderate or severe depression in reserpine users and non-reserpine users. Conclusions There is no association between low-dose reserpine use and depression in older hypertensive patient. The role of reserpine in the treatment and control of hypertension should be reconsidered;and further studies, especially randomized, controlled clinical trials to compare efficacy and safety of reserpine and other widely recommended anti-hypertensive agents are needed.
文摘At present, heavy metal pollution has become a major environmental problem, influencing the survival of human and other creatures. Developing heavy metal ion adsorbents, which are environment friendly, of low cost and good performance is one of the effective means to solve heavy metal pollution. Rich low-grade diatomite mineral, as raw material, was modified with calcium carbonate to improve the adsorption properties of diatomite for heavy metal ions. The effects of dosage（m）, pH, adsorbing time（t）, temperature（T） and concentration of adsorbent（c） on the removal rate of heavy metal ions（Cu2＋, Pb2＋, Zn2＋ and Cd2＋） were studied. The results show that under the suitable conditions, T=15 ℃, c=1.5 mmol/L, m=10 g/L, t=60 min, in a weak acid environment, the removal effect of the four kinds of metal ions by modified diatomite is the best.
基金Projects(51801186,51974281)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(SKLSP201814)supported by the Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in Northwestern Polytechnical University,China
文摘The AM50,AM50-0.1 Ca,AM50-0.3 Ca and AM50-0.5 Ca(wt.%) alloys were hot-rolled and their mechanical properties were determined for the purpose of investigating the effect of trace Ca addition on the texture and stretch formability of AM50 alloy.The results show that the addition of trace Ca can effectively modify the basal texture,which is characterized by the split of basal poles deviated from the normal direction(ND) after the hot rolling,while a broad spread of the basal planes toward the transverse direction(TD) after the annealing.Such change of the basal texture is related to the prior formation of massive compression twins and the decrease of the c/a ratio.Erichsen value increases from 2.25 to 4.21 mm with the increase of Ca content.The enhancement of stretch formability is ascribed to the weakened basal texture,which results in the increase of n-value and the decrease of r-value.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-29-01)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP2016-RIP-01)。
文摘Germplasm resources are an important basis for genetic breeding and analysis of complex traits,and research on genetic diversity is conducive to the exploration and creation of new types of germplasm.In this study,the distribution frequency,coefficient of variation,Shannon-Wiener index,and variance and cluster analyses were used to analyze the diversity and trait differences of 39 fruit phenotypic traits from 570 pear accessions,which included 456 pear accessions from 11 species and 114 interspecific hybrid cultivars that had been stored in the National Germplasm Repository of Apple and Pear(Xingcheng,China).The comprehensive evaluation indices were screened by correlation,principal component and regression analyses.A total of 132 variant types were detected in 28 categorical traits of pear germplasm fruit,which indicate a rich diversity.The diversity indices in decreasing order were:fruit shape(1.949),attitude of calyx(1.908),flesh texture type(1.700),persistency of calyx(1.681),russet location(1.658),relief of area around eye basin(1.644),flavor(1.610)and ground color(1.592).The coefficient of variation of titratable acidity in the 11 numerical traits of pear germplasm fruit was as high as 128.43%,which could more effectively reflect the differences between pear accessions.The phenotypic differentiation coefficient V_(st)(66.4%)among the five cultivated pear species,including Pyrus bretschneideri(White Pear),P.pyrifolia(Sand Pear),P.ussuriensis(Ussurian Pear),P.sinkiangensis(Xinjiang Pear),and P.communis(European Pear),was higher than the within population phenotypic differentiation coefficient V_(st)(33.6%).The variation among populations was the main source of variation in pear fruit traits.A hierarchical cluster analysis divided the 389 accessions of six cultivated pear species,including P.pashia(Himalayan Pear),into six categories.There were certain characteristics within the populations,and the differences between populations were not completely clustered by region.For example,Sand Pear cultivars from Japa
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81671211,81672251(both to HLL)
文摘Tau protein, a microtubule-associated protein, has a high specific expression in neurons and axons. Because traumatic spinal cord injury mainly affects neurons and axons, we speculated that tau protein may be a promising biomarker to reflect the degree of spinal cord injury and prognosis of motor function. In this study, 160 female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham group, and mild, moderate, and severe spinal cord injury groups. A laminectomy was performed at the T8 level to expose the spinal cord in all groups. A contusion lesion was made with the NYU-MASCIS impactor by dropping a 10 g rod from heights of 12.5 mm(mild), 25 mm(moderate) and 50 mm(severe) upon the exposed dorsal surface of the spinal cord. Tau protein levels were measured in serum and cerebrospinal fluid samples at 1, 6, 12, 24 hours, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days after operation. Locomotor function of all rats was assessed using the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale. Tau protein concentration in the three spinal cord injury groups(both in serum and cerebrospinal fluid) rapidly increased and peaked at 12 hours after spinal cord injury. Statistically significant positive linear correlations were found between tau protein level and spinal cord injury severity in the three spinal cord injury groups, and between the tau protein level and Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale scores. The tau protein level at 12 hours in the three spinal cord injury groups was negatively correlated with Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan locomotor rating scale scores at 28 days(serum: r =-0.94; cerebrospinal fluid: r =-0.95). Our data suggest that tau protein levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid might be a promising biomarker for predicting the severity and functional outcome of traumatic spinal cord injury.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1632121,51861135105,and 61874034)Basic Research Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action(No.17JC1400300)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.18ZR1405000)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.TQ20190067).
文摘Highly sensitive and selective hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)sensors based on hierarchical highly ordered SnO_(2) nanobowl branched ZnO nanowires(NWs)were synthesized via a sequential process combining hard template processing,atomic-layer deposition,and hydrothermal processing.The hierarchical sensing materials were prepared in situ on microelectromechanical systems,which are expected to achieve high-performance gas sensors with superior sensitivity,long-term stability and repeatability,as well as low power consumption.Specifically,the hierarchical nanobowl SnO_(2)@ZnO NW sensor displayed a high sensitivity of 6.24,a fast response and recovery speed(i.e.,14 s and 39 s,respectively),and an excellent selectivity when detecting 1 ppm H_(2)S at 250°C,whose rate of resistance change(i.e.,5.24)is 2.6 times higher than that of the pristine SnO_(2) nanobowl sensor.The improved sensing performance could be attributed to the increased specific surface area,the formation of heterojunctions and homojunctions,as well as the additional reaction between ZnO and H_(2)S,which were confirmed by electrochemical characterization and band alignment analysis.Moreover,the well-structured hierarchical sensors maintained stable performance after a month,suggesting excellent stability and repeatability.In summary,such well-designed hierarchical highly ordered nanobowl SnO_(2)@ZnO NW gas sensors demonstrate favorable potential for enhanced sensitive and selective H_(2)S detection with long-term stability and repeatability.
