Vaccines have proven effective in protecting populations against COVID-19,including the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells),the first approved recombinant protein vaccine in China.In this positive-controlled trial...Vaccines have proven effective in protecting populations against COVID-19,including the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells),the first approved recombinant protein vaccine in China.In this positive-controlled trial with 85 adult participants(Sf9 cells group:n=44;CoronaVac group:n=41),we evaluated the safety,immunogenicity,and protective effectiveness of a heterologous boost with the Sf9 cells vaccine in adults who had been vaccinated with the inactivated vaccine,and found a post-booster adverse events rate of 20.45%in the Sf9 cells group and 31.71%in the CoronaVac group(p=0.279),within 28 days after booster injection.Neither group reported any severe adverse events.Following the Sf9 cells vaccine booster,the geometric mean titer(GMT)of binding antibodies to the receptor-binding domain of prototype SARS-CoV-2 on day 28 post-booster was significantly higher than that induced by the CoronaVac vaccine booster(100,683.37 vs.9,451.69,p<0.001).In the Sf9 cells group,GMTs of neutralizing antibodies against pseudo SARS-CoV-2 viruses(prototype and diverse variants of concern[VOCs])increased by 22.23–75.93 folds from baseline to day 28 post-booster,while the CoronaVac group showed increases of only 3.29–10.70 folds.Similarly,neutralizing antibodies against live SARS-CoV-2 viruses(prototype and diverse VOCs)increased by 68.18–192.67 folds on day 14 post-booster compared with the baseline level,significantly greater than the CoronaVac group(19.67–37.67 folds).A more robust Th1 cellular response was observed with the Sf9 cells booster on day 14 post-booster(mean IFN-γ+spot-forming cells per 2×105 peripheral blood mononuclear cells:26.66 vs.13.59).Protective effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19 was approximately twice as high in the Sf9 cells group compared to the CoronaVac group(68.18%vs.36.59%,p=0.004).Our study findings support the high protective effectiveness of heterologous boosting with the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells)against symptomatic COVID-19 of diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern,whi展开更多
This work evaluates the use of femtosecond laser ablation multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS) for Zr isotopic analysis in zircons. The mass fractionation caused by instrume...This work evaluates the use of femtosecond laser ablation multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS) for Zr isotopic analysis in zircons. The mass fractionation caused by instrumental mass discrimination was corrected by a combination of internal correction using Sr as an internal standard(coming from a NIST SRM 987 standard solution) and external correction using a matrix-matched standard. Several important instrument parameters were investigated, such as the effect of the addition of N;and "wet" plasma condition, the mass fractionation behaviors between Zr isotopes and Sr isotopes, the position effect in laser ablation cell and the effect of laser ablation parameters(laser spot size and energy density). The Zr isotope compositions of seven zircons(GJ-1, 91500, Ple?ovice, Rak-17, Paki, Aus and Mala) were determined by the developed fs-LAMC-ICP-MS and thermal ionization mass spectrometry(TIMS). Our fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS results for Zr isotope compositions agreed with TIMS analyses within analytical uncertainties, indicating the presented method is a suitable tool to resolve isotopic zoning in natural zircons. The results also suggest that GJ-1, 91500, Ple?ovice, Paki, Aus and Mala had the homogenous Zr isotope composition and could be considered as the potential candidates for the Zr isotope analysis in zircons, except Rak-17 which presented the large Zr isotope variation.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible regulatory mechanism of microRNA(miRNA)in moxibustion treatment for decreased ovarian reserve(DOR).METHODS:The DOR model was constructed by intragastrical Tripterygium glycoside suspe...OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible regulatory mechanism of microRNA(miRNA)in moxibustion treatment for decreased ovarian reserve(DOR).METHODS:The DOR model was constructed by intragastrical Tripterygium glycoside suspension administration,and moxibustion therapy was simultaneously given.The morphological ovarian changes were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining.The miRNA expression profile was detected by RNA sequencing,and bioinformatics analysis was performed.Cytoscape software 3.6.1 was used to establish a regulatory network and differentially expressed miRNAs were verified by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).RESULTS:Decreased number of mature follicles,increased atresia follicles,and abnormal granulosa cell morphology were observed in the model group compared with the control group.The moxibustion group demonstrated increased mature follicles,decreased atretic follicles,and significantly decreased abnormal morphology of granulosa cells compared with the model group.Additionally,RNA sequencing results manifested significantly up-regulated miRNA expressions(miR-92b-3p,miR-26-5p_R+1_1ss10TC,miR-206-3p,miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA,miR-7857-3p_R-1,miR-219a-2-3p_1ss10GC,miR-3968-p5_1ss10AT,and PC-5p-6478_1795)and down-regulated miR-664-2-5p_R+1 in the model group,compared with the control group,and the moxibustion group reversed abnormal disorder levels of these miRNAs.Moreover,these differentially expressed miRNAs were mainly involved in the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway and nuclear factor erythropoietin-2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1 signaling pathway.Finally,network and RT-qPCR verification revealed miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA as the most critical miRNA.CONCLUSION:This experiment proved the effectiveness of moxibustion in improving the ovarian reserve of rats by regulating miRNA expression,especially miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA.展开更多
The molecular clock model is fundamental for inferring species divergence times from molecular sequences.However,its direct application may introduce significant biases due to sequencing errors,recombination events,an...The molecular clock model is fundamental for inferring species divergence times from molecular sequences.However,its direct application may introduce significant biases due to sequencing errors,recombination events,and inaccurately labeled sampling times.Improving accuracy necessitates rigorous quality control measures to identify and remove potentially erroneous sequences.Furthermore,while not all branches of a phylogenetic tree may exhibit a clear temporal signal,specific branches may still adhere to the assumptions,with varying evolutionary rates.Supporting a relaxed molecular clock model better aligns with the complexities of evolution.The root-to-tip regression method has been widely used to analyze the temporal signal in phylogenetic studies and can be generalized for detecting other phylogenetic signals.Despite its utility,there remains a lack of corresponding software implementations for broader applications.To address this gap,we present shinyTempSignal,an interactive web application implemented with the shiny framework,available as an R package and publicly accessible at https://github.com/YuLab-SMU/shinyTempSignal.This tool facilitates the analysis of temporal and other phylogenetic signals under both strict and relaxed models.By extending the root-to-tip regression method to diverse signals,shinyTempSignal helps in the detection of evolving features or traits,thereby laying the foundation for deeper insights and subsequent analyses.展开更多
Sepsis progression is significantly associated with the disruption of gut eubiosis.However,the modulatory mechanisms of gut microbiota operating during sepsis are still unclear.Herein,we investigated how gut commensal...Sepsis progression is significantly associated with the disruption of gut eubiosis.However,the modulatory mechanisms of gut microbiota operating during sepsis are still unclear.Herein,we investigated how gut commensals impact sepsis development in a pre-clinical model.Cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)surgery was used to establish polymicrobial sepsis in mice.Mice depleted of gut microbiota by an antibiotic cocktail(ABX)exhibited a significantly higher level of mortality than controls.As determined by metabolomics analysis,ABX treatment has depleted many metabolites,and subsequent supplementation with L-rhamnose(rhamnose,Rha),a bacterial carbohydrate metabolite,exerted profound immunomodulatory properties with a significant enhancement in macrophage phagocytosis,which in turn improved organ damage and mortality.Mechanistically,rhamnose binds directly to and activates the solute carrier family 12(potassium-chloride symporter),member 4(SLC12A4)in macrophages and promotes phagocytosis by activating the small G-proteins,Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate1(Rac1)and cell division control protein 42 homolog(Cdc42).Interestingly,rhamnose has enhanced the phagocytosis capacity of macrophages from sepsis patients.In conclusion,by identifying SLC12A4 as the host interacting protein,we disclosed that the gut commensal metabolite rhamnose is a functional molecular that could promote the phagocytosis capacity of macrophages and protect the host against sepsis.展开更多
Defect engineering has become a promising approach to improve the performance of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts.Non-noble transition metal-based catalysts(TMCs)have shown significant promise as effective al...Defect engineering has become a promising approach to improve the performance of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts.Non-noble transition metal-based catalysts(TMCs)have shown significant promise as effective alternatives to traditional platinum-group catalysts,attracting considerable attention.However,the industrial application of TMCs in electrocatalytic hydrogen production necessitates further optimization to boost both catalytic activity and stability.This review comprehensively examines the types,fabrication methods,and characterization techniques of various defects that enhance catalytic HER activity.Key advancements include optimizing defect concentration and distribution,coupling heteroatoms with vacancies,and leveraging the synergy between bond lengths and defects.In-depth discussions highlight the electronic structure and catalytic mechanisms elucidated through in-situ characterization and density functional theory calculations.Additionally,future directions are identified,exploring novel defect types,emphasizing precision synthesis methods,industrial-scale preparation techniques,and strategies to enhance structural stability and understanding the in-depth catalytic mechanism.This review aims to inspire further research and development in defect-engineered HER catalysts,providing pathways for high efficiency and cost-effectiveness in hydrogen production.展开更多
Stirred reactors are key equipment in production,and unpredictable failures will result in significant economic losses and safety issues.Therefore,it is necessary to monitor its health state.To achieve this goal,in th...Stirred reactors are key equipment in production,and unpredictable failures will result in significant economic losses and safety issues.Therefore,it is necessary to monitor its health state.To achieve this goal,in this study,five states of the stirred reactor were firstly preset:normal,shaft bending,blade eccentricity,bearing wear,and bolt looseness.Vibration signals along x,y and z axes were collected and analyzed in both the time domain and frequency domain.Secondly,93 statistical features were extracted and evaluated by ReliefF,Maximal Information Coefficient(MIC)and XGBoost.The above evaluation results were then fused by D-S evidence theory to extract the final 16 features that are most relevant to the state of the stirred reactor.Finally,the CatBoost algorithm was introduced to establish the stirred reactor health monitoring model.The validation results showed that the model achieves 100%accuracy in detecting the fault/normal state of the stirred reactor and 98%accuracy in diagnosing the type of fault.展开更多
Miniature magnetic-driven robots with multimode motions and high-precision pose sensing capacity(position and orientation)are greatly demanded in in situ manipulation in narrow opaque enclosed spaces.Various magnetic ...Miniature magnetic-driven robots with multimode motions and high-precision pose sensing capacity(position and orientation)are greatly demanded in in situ manipulation in narrow opaque enclosed spaces.Various magnetic robots have been carried out,whereas their deformations normally remain in single mode,and the lack of the robot’s real-time status leads to its beyond-sight remagnetization and manipulation being impossible.The function integration of pose sensing and multimode motion is still of challenge.Here,a multimotion thin-film robot is created in a novel multilayer structure with a magneticdriven layer covered by a heating-sensing conductive layer.Such a heating-sensing layer not only can segmentally and on-demand heat the magnetic-driven layer for in situ magnetization reprogramming and multimode motions but also can precisely detect the robot’s pose(position and orientation)from its electrical-resistance effect by creating a small deformation under preset magnetic fields.展开更多
Neural fields can efficiently encode three-dimensional(3D)scenes,providing a bridge between two-dimensional(2D)images and virtual reality.This method becomes a trendsetter in bringing the metaverse into vivo life.It h...Neural fields can efficiently encode three-dimensional(3D)scenes,providing a bridge between two-dimensional(2D)images and virtual reality.This method becomes a trendsetter in bringing the metaverse into vivo life.It has initially captured the attention of macroscopic biology,as demonstrated by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging,which provide a 3D field of view for diagnostic biological images.Meanwhile,it has also opened up new research opportunities in microscopic imaging,such as achieving clearer de novo protein structure reconstructions.Introducing this method to the field of biology is particularly significant,as it is refining the approach to studying biological images.However,many biologists have yet to fully appreciate the distinctive meaning of neural fields in transforming 2D images into 3D perspectives.This article discusses the application of neural fields in both microscopic and macroscopic biological images and their practical uses in biomedicine,highlighting the broad prospects of neural fields in the future biological metaverse.We stand at the threshold of an exciting new era,where the advancements in neural field technology herald the dawn of exploring the mysteries of life in innovative ways.展开更多
The genetic pathways of rice seedling growth have a major impact on seedling emergence from soil and development.In this study,we identified a new bHLH transcription factor,BEAR1,from rice RNAi mutant library.Both the...The genetic pathways of rice seedling growth have a major impact on seedling emergence from soil and development.In this study,we identified a new bHLH transcription factor,BEAR1,from rice RNAi mutant library.Both the BEAR1-RNAi and bear1 CRISPR mutants had accelerated seedling growth.Histological section of leaves showed accelerated development of lacuna and vascular bundles in bear1 mutant.GUS staining revealed that BEAR1 was highly expressed in coleoptiles and leaves at seedling stage.Expression analysis of gibberellin(GA)biosynthesis and metabolic genes and content determination of active GAs indicated that the expression of GA biosynthesis genes,especially OsKS4 and OsCPS2,were upregulated and the GAs content were significantly increased in bear1,which correlated with the seedling phenotype of bear1 mutant.Molecular and biochemical assays revealed that BEAR1 directly binds to the promoter of OsKS4,thereby repressing its expression.Haplotypes analysis showed clear differentiation in indica and japonica rice varieties,and a strong correlation with seedling height.These findings provide novel insights into the regulation of seedling growth in rice.展开更多
Crystallization is an unsolved challenge in the chemistry of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs) due to the poorly controlled simultaneous polymerization and crystallization processes. Herein, the synthesis of crystall...Crystallization is an unsolved challenge in the chemistry of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs) due to the poorly controlled simultaneous polymerization and crystallization processes. Herein, the synthesis of crystalline CTFs via the introduction of aliphatic amine as a dynamic modulator is reported. By optimizing the amount of aliphatic amine, the crystallization process can be controlled in an open system, resulting in the synthesis of crystalline CTFs. These crystalline CTFs exhibit much better photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance, with highly ordered CTF-1-C3 demonstrating superior performance(10 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)) compared with most reported CTF-1. This approach also allows for the preparation of various crystalline CTFs.展开更多
Icing on the surface of aircraft will not only aggravate its quality and affect flight control,but even cause safety accidents,which is one of the important factors restricting all-weather flight.Bio-inspired anti-ici...Icing on the surface of aircraft will not only aggravate its quality and affect flight control,but even cause safety accidents,which is one of the important factors restricting all-weather flight.Bio-inspired anti-icing surfaces have gained great attention recently due to their low-hysteresis,non-stick properties,slow nucleation rate and low ice adhesion strength.These bio-inspired anti-icing surfaces,such as superhydrophobic surfaces,slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces and quasi-liquid film surfaces,have realized excellent anti-icing performance at various stages of icing.However,for harsh environment,there are still many problems and challenges.From the perspective of bioinspiration,the mechanism of icing nucleation,liquid bounce and ice adhesion has been reviewed together with the application progress and bottleneck issues about anti-icing in view of the process of icing.Subsequently,the reliability and development prospect of active,passive and active-passive integrated anti-icing technology are discussed,respectively.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of action of the Wenjing Zhitong recipe(WZR)in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)treatment.Methods:Uterine contractions were induced by estradiol benzoate and oxytocin in a PD model...Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of action of the Wenjing Zhitong recipe(WZR)in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)treatment.Methods:Uterine contractions were induced by estradiol benzoate and oxytocin in a PD model and WZR was administrated.The rate of change in uterine contractility and the writhing test were used to evaluate the effects of WZR.The serum levels of prostaglandin F_(2a)(PGF_(2a))and prostaglandin E_2(PGE_2),and the activity of cyclooxygenase-2(COX2)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The changes in phosphor-phospholipase C(pPLC/PLC),phosphor-protein kinase C(pPKC/PKC),and connexin 43(CX43)expression were detected using immunohistochemistry and western blot.Results:WZR significantly reduced the rate of change in uterine contractility and writhing times in the PD model.WZR treatment inhibited the enzymatic activity of COX2 and reduced the levels of PGF_(2a),PGF_(2a)/PGE2and COX2 in the PD model.WZR also significantly reduced the expression of pPLC/PLC,pPKC/PKC and CX43.Targeting the inhibition of COX2 activity,caffeic acid and 1-acetyl-β-carboline were validated as the active ingredients in WZR responsible for reducing uterine contractions.Conclusion:WZR attenuated PD by inhibiting COX2 activity,downregulating PGF_(2a)/PGE_2 expression,and inhibiting the PKC signaling pathway.展开更多
We proposed a new laser analytical mode,which used the high-frequency laser ablation to deliberately obtain the peak-shape signal profile,combined with the linear regression calibration(LRC)method to calculate element...We proposed a new laser analytical mode,which used the high-frequency laser ablation to deliberately obtain the peak-shape signal profile,combined with the linear regression calibration(LRC)method to calculate elemental or isotopic ratios.In order to assess the performance of the new laser analytical mode for the application in the field of earth science,we systematically investigated the elemental quantitative analysis with high spatial resolution(10μm),rapid U-Pb dating in zircons and accurate Sr-Hf isotope analysis in geological samples.The new high-frequency laser analysis technology(20 Hz,100 pulses)reduced the limit of detection(LOD)of 25 elements to 0.005-0.16μg g^(-1) with crater diameters of 10μm,which are significantly lower(decrease to 2-20%)than previous researches.The quantitative analysis of five silicate glass reference materials showed that the precision and accuracy of the 25 trace elements(with the concentration ranging from 0.17 to 683μg g^(-1))were better than 16% and 15%,respectively.The new methods raised the analytical throughput of zircon U-Pb dating,Sr isotope ratios and Hf isotope ratios to 250 analyses per hour,144 analyses per hour and 120 analyses per hour in theory,while the analytical accuracy and precision were not affected.The detailed investigations showed that the proposed new laser analytical mode has good application effects in the field of earth sciences.展开更多
A continuous flow bioreactor was operated for 300 days to investigate partial nitritation(PN)of mature landfill leachate,establishing the long-term performance of the system in terms of the microbial community composi...A continuous flow bioreactor was operated for 300 days to investigate partial nitritation(PN)of mature landfill leachate,establishing the long-term performance of the system in terms of the microbial community composition,evolution,and interactions.The stable operation phase(31-300 d)began after a 30 days of start-up period,reaching an average nitrite accumulation ratio(NAR)of 94.43%and a ratio of nitrite nitrogen to ammonia nitrogen(NO_(2)^(−)-N/NH_(4)^(+)-N)of 1.16.Some fulvic-like and humic-like compounds and proteins were effectively degraded in anaerobic and anoxic tanks,which was consistent with the corresponding abundance of methanogens and syntrophic bacteria in the anaerobic tank,and organic matter degrading bacteria in the anoxic tank.The ammonia-oxidizing bacteria(AOB)Nitrosomonas was found to be the key functional bacteria,exhibiting an increase in abundance from 0.27%to 6.38%,due to its collaborative interactions with organic matter degrading bacteria.In-situ inhibition of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria(NOB)was achieved using a combination of free ammonia(FA)and free nitrous acid(FNA),low dissolved oxygen(DO)with fewer bioavailable organics conditions were employed to maintain stable PN and a specific ratio of NO_(2)^(−)-N/NH_(4)^(+)-N,without an adverse impact on AOB.The synergistic relationships between AOB and both denitrifying bacteria and organic matter degrading bacteria,were found to contribute to the enhanced PN performance and microbial community structure stability.These findings provide a theoretical guidance for the effective application of PN-Anammox for mature landfill leachate treatment.展开更多
Semi-dwarfing improves the lodging resistance and yield of rice,and the vast majority of modern rice varieties harbor the sd1 allele to decrease plant height,resulting in reduced genetic diversity and negative agronom...Semi-dwarfing improves the lodging resistance and yield of rice,and the vast majority of modern rice varieties harbor the sd1 allele to decrease plant height,resulting in reduced genetic diversity and negative agronomic traits.Thus,exploring alternative sources of dwarfism is imperative for rice breeding.Here,we identified a novel RGA1 allele,d1-w,from a local indica variety Xiaolixiang(XLX)using a map-based cloning approach.Compared with other rice varieties,RGA1 in XLX contained a unique single nucleotide polymorphism that resulted in an additional transcript and reduced functional RGA1 transcript level.The RGA1 from Nipponbare was introduced into XLX to estimate the value of d1-w in rice breeding.Compared with transgenic XLX plants(XLX^(D1)),XLX exhibited reduced plant height,increased stem strength,lower reactive oxygen species accumulation,delayed senescence,stronger photosynthesis,higher grain yield and quality(including external,milling and nutritional qualities),and enhanced resistance to drought and Rhizoctonia solani.Therefore,we proposed that the d1-w allele has potential as an excellent dwarfism resource for rice breeding.展开更多
The mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)cascade is important in stress signal transduction and plant development.In the present study,we identified a rice(Oryza sativa L.)mutant with reduced fertility,Oryza sativa m...The mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)cascade is important in stress signal transduction and plant development.In the present study,we identified a rice(Oryza sativa L.)mutant with reduced fertility,Oryza sativa mitogen-activated protein kinase 6(osmapk6),which harbored a mutated MAPK gene.Scanning and transmission electron microscopy,quantitative RT-PCR analysis,TUNEL assays,RNA in situ hybridization,longitudinal and transverse histological sectioning,and map-based cloning were performed to characterize the osmapk6 mutant.The gene OsMAPK6 was expressed throughout the plant but predominantly in the microspore mother cells,tapetal cells,and microspores in the anther sac.Compared with the wild type,the total number of microspores was reduced in the osmapk6 mutant.The formation of microspore mother cells was reduced in the osmapk6 anther sac at an early stage of anther development,which was the primary reason for the decrease in the total number of microspores.Programmed cell death of some tapetal cells was delayed in osmapk6 anthers and affected exine formation in neighboring microspores.These results suggest that OsMAPK6 plays pivotal roles in microspore mother cell formation and tapetal cell degradation.展开更多
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PAAD)is the primary cause of mortalityfrom endocrine cancerglobaly,bringing a burden to public health.Emerging evidence has suggested that the formation of PAAD is an extremely complicated bi...Pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PAAD)is the primary cause of mortalityfrom endocrine cancerglobaly,bringing a burden to public health.Emerging evidence has suggested that the formation of PAAD is an extremely complicated biological process with multi-gene participation and multi-stage evolution.展开更多
An elliptical wind field model of typhoons is put forward based on the characteristics of the typhoon wind fields occurring in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. By contrasting it with the circular typhoon wind field model...An elliptical wind field model of typhoons is put forward based on the characteristics of the typhoon wind fields occurring in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. By contrasting it with the circular typhoon wind field model, it is found that the elliptical model can adequately represent the real wind field and trace the process of a typhoon storm surge. The numerically simulated results of storm surges by using the elliptical model are in good agreement with the observations and markedly better than those by using the circular model.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 92159302)the Science and Technology Foundation of Sichuan Province,China(2020YFS0572,2022NSFSC0842)+4 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Sichuan-Chongqing of the Chongqing Science and Technology Commission(CSTB2022TIAD-CUX0001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(SCU2022D025)the 1.3.5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence at West China Hospital,Sichuan University(ZYGD22009)We are grateful to WestVac BioPharma Co.,Ltd.(Chengdu,China)for supplying the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells)in this studyWe are also grateful to Fangcao Community Health Service Center of Chengdu High-tech Zone of Sichuan Province for assisting the on-site implementation.
文摘Vaccines have proven effective in protecting populations against COVID-19,including the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells),the first approved recombinant protein vaccine in China.In this positive-controlled trial with 85 adult participants(Sf9 cells group:n=44;CoronaVac group:n=41),we evaluated the safety,immunogenicity,and protective effectiveness of a heterologous boost with the Sf9 cells vaccine in adults who had been vaccinated with the inactivated vaccine,and found a post-booster adverse events rate of 20.45%in the Sf9 cells group and 31.71%in the CoronaVac group(p=0.279),within 28 days after booster injection.Neither group reported any severe adverse events.Following the Sf9 cells vaccine booster,the geometric mean titer(GMT)of binding antibodies to the receptor-binding domain of prototype SARS-CoV-2 on day 28 post-booster was significantly higher than that induced by the CoronaVac vaccine booster(100,683.37 vs.9,451.69,p<0.001).In the Sf9 cells group,GMTs of neutralizing antibodies against pseudo SARS-CoV-2 viruses(prototype and diverse variants of concern[VOCs])increased by 22.23–75.93 folds from baseline to day 28 post-booster,while the CoronaVac group showed increases of only 3.29–10.70 folds.Similarly,neutralizing antibodies against live SARS-CoV-2 viruses(prototype and diverse VOCs)increased by 68.18–192.67 folds on day 14 post-booster compared with the baseline level,significantly greater than the CoronaVac group(19.67–37.67 folds).A more robust Th1 cellular response was observed with the Sf9 cells booster on day 14 post-booster(mean IFN-γ+spot-forming cells per 2×105 peripheral blood mononuclear cells:26.66 vs.13.59).Protective effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19 was approximately twice as high in the Sf9 cells group compared to the CoronaVac group(68.18%vs.36.59%,p=0.004).Our study findings support the high protective effectiveness of heterologous boosting with the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine(Sf9 cells)against symptomatic COVID-19 of diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern,whi
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41973013,41730211)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2020CFA045)the Most Special Fund from the State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources,China University of Geosciences(Nos.MSFGPMR04 and MSFGPMR08)。
文摘This work evaluates the use of femtosecond laser ablation multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS) for Zr isotopic analysis in zircons. The mass fractionation caused by instrumental mass discrimination was corrected by a combination of internal correction using Sr as an internal standard(coming from a NIST SRM 987 standard solution) and external correction using a matrix-matched standard. Several important instrument parameters were investigated, such as the effect of the addition of N;and "wet" plasma condition, the mass fractionation behaviors between Zr isotopes and Sr isotopes, the position effect in laser ablation cell and the effect of laser ablation parameters(laser spot size and energy density). The Zr isotope compositions of seven zircons(GJ-1, 91500, Ple?ovice, Rak-17, Paki, Aus and Mala) were determined by the developed fs-LAMC-ICP-MS and thermal ionization mass spectrometry(TIMS). Our fs-LA-MC-ICP-MS results for Zr isotope compositions agreed with TIMS analyses within analytical uncertainties, indicating the presented method is a suitable tool to resolve isotopic zoning in natural zircons. The results also suggest that GJ-1, 91500, Ple?ovice, Paki, Aus and Mala had the homogenous Zr isotope composition and could be considered as the potential candidates for the Zr isotope analysis in zircons, except Rak-17 which presented the large Zr isotope variation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Based on Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/Protein kinase B Signaling Pathway Study microRNAs Regulating Mechanism of Moxibustion Improve Ovarian Function(No.81804179)to Explore the miRNA Mechanism of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Against Oxygen Stress in Improving Ovarian Function based on Nuclear Factor Erythropoietin-2-related Factor 2/AU-rich Element Pathway(No.81774408)to Explore the Effect and Molecular Mechanism of Moxibustion on Granulosa Cells in Premature Ovarian Failure based on"Autophagy-apoptosis Cross-talk"(No.81973957)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible regulatory mechanism of microRNA(miRNA)in moxibustion treatment for decreased ovarian reserve(DOR).METHODS:The DOR model was constructed by intragastrical Tripterygium glycoside suspension administration,and moxibustion therapy was simultaneously given.The morphological ovarian changes were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining.The miRNA expression profile was detected by RNA sequencing,and bioinformatics analysis was performed.Cytoscape software 3.6.1 was used to establish a regulatory network and differentially expressed miRNAs were verified by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).RESULTS:Decreased number of mature follicles,increased atresia follicles,and abnormal granulosa cell morphology were observed in the model group compared with the control group.The moxibustion group demonstrated increased mature follicles,decreased atretic follicles,and significantly decreased abnormal morphology of granulosa cells compared with the model group.Additionally,RNA sequencing results manifested significantly up-regulated miRNA expressions(miR-92b-3p,miR-26-5p_R+1_1ss10TC,miR-206-3p,miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA,miR-7857-3p_R-1,miR-219a-2-3p_1ss10GC,miR-3968-p5_1ss10AT,and PC-5p-6478_1795)and down-regulated miR-664-2-5p_R+1 in the model group,compared with the control group,and the moxibustion group reversed abnormal disorder levels of these miRNAs.Moreover,these differentially expressed miRNAs were mainly involved in the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway and nuclear factor erythropoietin-2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1 signaling pathway.Finally,network and RT-qPCR verification revealed miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA as the most critical miRNA.CONCLUSION:This experiment proved the effectiveness of moxibustion in improving the ovarian reserve of rats by regulating miRNA expression,especially miR-9993b-3p_1ss6GA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270677).
文摘The molecular clock model is fundamental for inferring species divergence times from molecular sequences.However,its direct application may introduce significant biases due to sequencing errors,recombination events,and inaccurately labeled sampling times.Improving accuracy necessitates rigorous quality control measures to identify and remove potentially erroneous sequences.Furthermore,while not all branches of a phylogenetic tree may exhibit a clear temporal signal,specific branches may still adhere to the assumptions,with varying evolutionary rates.Supporting a relaxed molecular clock model better aligns with the complexities of evolution.The root-to-tip regression method has been widely used to analyze the temporal signal in phylogenetic studies and can be generalized for detecting other phylogenetic signals.Despite its utility,there remains a lack of corresponding software implementations for broader applications.To address this gap,we present shinyTempSignal,an interactive web application implemented with the shiny framework,available as an R package and publicly accessible at https://github.com/YuLab-SMU/shinyTempSignal.This tool facilitates the analysis of temporal and other phylogenetic signals under both strict and relaxed models.By extending the root-to-tip regression method to diverse signals,shinyTempSignal helps in the detection of evolving features or traits,thereby laying the foundation for deeper insights and subsequent analyses.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA0806400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32071124,32271230)to Peng Chen+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82130063)Special Support Plan for Outstanding Talents of Guangdong Province(2019JC05Y340,China)to Yong Jiang.
文摘Sepsis progression is significantly associated with the disruption of gut eubiosis.However,the modulatory mechanisms of gut microbiota operating during sepsis are still unclear.Herein,we investigated how gut commensals impact sepsis development in a pre-clinical model.Cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)surgery was used to establish polymicrobial sepsis in mice.Mice depleted of gut microbiota by an antibiotic cocktail(ABX)exhibited a significantly higher level of mortality than controls.As determined by metabolomics analysis,ABX treatment has depleted many metabolites,and subsequent supplementation with L-rhamnose(rhamnose,Rha),a bacterial carbohydrate metabolite,exerted profound immunomodulatory properties with a significant enhancement in macrophage phagocytosis,which in turn improved organ damage and mortality.Mechanistically,rhamnose binds directly to and activates the solute carrier family 12(potassium-chloride symporter),member 4(SLC12A4)in macrophages and promotes phagocytosis by activating the small G-proteins,Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate1(Rac1)and cell division control protein 42 homolog(Cdc42).Interestingly,rhamnose has enhanced the phagocytosis capacity of macrophages from sepsis patients.In conclusion,by identifying SLC12A4 as the host interacting protein,we disclosed that the gut commensal metabolite rhamnose is a functional molecular that could promote the phagocytosis capacity of macrophages and protect the host against sepsis.
文摘Defect engineering has become a promising approach to improve the performance of hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)catalysts.Non-noble transition metal-based catalysts(TMCs)have shown significant promise as effective alternatives to traditional platinum-group catalysts,attracting considerable attention.However,the industrial application of TMCs in electrocatalytic hydrogen production necessitates further optimization to boost both catalytic activity and stability.This review comprehensively examines the types,fabrication methods,and characterization techniques of various defects that enhance catalytic HER activity.Key advancements include optimizing defect concentration and distribution,coupling heteroatoms with vacancies,and leveraging the synergy between bond lengths and defects.In-depth discussions highlight the electronic structure and catalytic mechanisms elucidated through in-situ characterization and density functional theory calculations.Additionally,future directions are identified,exploring novel defect types,emphasizing precision synthesis methods,industrial-scale preparation techniques,and strategies to enhance structural stability and understanding the in-depth catalytic mechanism.This review aims to inspire further research and development in defect-engineered HER catalysts,providing pathways for high efficiency and cost-effectiveness in hydrogen production.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Number 2023M742598).
文摘Stirred reactors are key equipment in production,and unpredictable failures will result in significant economic losses and safety issues.Therefore,it is necessary to monitor its health state.To achieve this goal,in this study,five states of the stirred reactor were firstly preset:normal,shaft bending,blade eccentricity,bearing wear,and bolt looseness.Vibration signals along x,y and z axes were collected and analyzed in both the time domain and frequency domain.Secondly,93 statistical features were extracted and evaluated by ReliefF,Maximal Information Coefficient(MIC)and XGBoost.The above evaluation results were then fused by D-S evidence theory to extract the final 16 features that are most relevant to the state of the stirred reactor.Finally,the CatBoost algorithm was introduced to establish the stirred reactor health monitoring model.The validation results showed that the model achieves 100%accuracy in detecting the fault/normal state of the stirred reactor and 98%accuracy in diagnosing the type of fault.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.51935001,51725501,T2121003,and 51905022)the National Key R&D Program of China(grant no.2019YFB1309702)+1 种基金Beihang University(grant no.YWF22L1224)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Miniature magnetic-driven robots with multimode motions and high-precision pose sensing capacity(position and orientation)are greatly demanded in in situ manipulation in narrow opaque enclosed spaces.Various magnetic robots have been carried out,whereas their deformations normally remain in single mode,and the lack of the robot’s real-time status leads to its beyond-sight remagnetization and manipulation being impossible.The function integration of pose sensing and multimode motion is still of challenge.Here,a multimotion thin-film robot is created in a novel multilayer structure with a magneticdriven layer covered by a heating-sensing conductive layer.Such a heating-sensing layer not only can segmentally and on-demand heat the magnetic-driven layer for in situ magnetization reprogramming and multimode motions but also can precisely detect the robot’s pose(position and orientation)from its electrical-resistance effect by creating a small deformation under preset magnetic fields.
文摘Neural fields can efficiently encode three-dimensional(3D)scenes,providing a bridge between two-dimensional(2D)images and virtual reality.This method becomes a trendsetter in bringing the metaverse into vivo life.It has initially captured the attention of macroscopic biology,as demonstrated by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging,which provide a 3D field of view for diagnostic biological images.Meanwhile,it has also opened up new research opportunities in microscopic imaging,such as achieving clearer de novo protein structure reconstructions.Introducing this method to the field of biology is particularly significant,as it is refining the approach to studying biological images.However,many biologists have yet to fully appreciate the distinctive meaning of neural fields in transforming 2D images into 3D perspectives.This article discusses the application of neural fields in both microscopic and macroscopic biological images and their practical uses in biomedicine,highlighting the broad prospects of neural fields in the future biological metaverse.We stand at the threshold of an exciting new era,where the advancements in neural field technology herald the dawn of exploring the mysteries of life in innovative ways.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32071932)Scientific Research Foundation for Scholars of HZNU(2019QDL015)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang province(LQ22C130001)。
文摘The genetic pathways of rice seedling growth have a major impact on seedling emergence from soil and development.In this study,we identified a new bHLH transcription factor,BEAR1,from rice RNAi mutant library.Both the BEAR1-RNAi and bear1 CRISPR mutants had accelerated seedling growth.Histological section of leaves showed accelerated development of lacuna and vascular bundles in bear1 mutant.GUS staining revealed that BEAR1 was highly expressed in coleoptiles and leaves at seedling stage.Expression analysis of gibberellin(GA)biosynthesis and metabolic genes and content determination of active GAs indicated that the expression of GA biosynthesis genes,especially OsKS4 and OsCPS2,were upregulated and the GAs content were significantly increased in bear1,which correlated with the seedling phenotype of bear1 mutant.Molecular and biochemical assays revealed that BEAR1 directly binds to the promoter of OsKS4,thereby repressing its expression.Haplotypes analysis showed clear differentiation in indica and japonica rice varieties,and a strong correlation with seedling height.These findings provide novel insights into the regulation of seedling growth in rice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21975086, 52203259)the International S&T Cooperation Program of China (22161142005, 2018YFE0117300)。
文摘Crystallization is an unsolved challenge in the chemistry of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs) due to the poorly controlled simultaneous polymerization and crystallization processes. Herein, the synthesis of crystalline CTFs via the introduction of aliphatic amine as a dynamic modulator is reported. By optimizing the amount of aliphatic amine, the crystallization process can be controlled in an open system, resulting in the synthesis of crystalline CTFs. These crystalline CTFs exhibit much better photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance, with highly ordered CTF-1-C3 demonstrating superior performance(10 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)) compared with most reported CTF-1. This approach also allows for the preparation of various crystalline CTFs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.T2121003,51725501,51935001,52205297).
文摘Icing on the surface of aircraft will not only aggravate its quality and affect flight control,but even cause safety accidents,which is one of the important factors restricting all-weather flight.Bio-inspired anti-icing surfaces have gained great attention recently due to their low-hysteresis,non-stick properties,slow nucleation rate and low ice adhesion strength.These bio-inspired anti-icing surfaces,such as superhydrophobic surfaces,slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces and quasi-liquid film surfaces,have realized excellent anti-icing performance at various stages of icing.However,for harsh environment,there are still many problems and challenges.From the perspective of bioinspiration,the mechanism of icing nucleation,liquid bounce and ice adhesion has been reviewed together with the application progress and bottleneck issues about anti-icing in view of the process of icing.Subsequently,the reliability and development prospect of active,passive and active-passive integrated anti-icing technology are discussed,respectively.
基金supported by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(1000061224003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81903766,81900603,82104440)。
文摘Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of action of the Wenjing Zhitong recipe(WZR)in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)treatment.Methods:Uterine contractions were induced by estradiol benzoate and oxytocin in a PD model and WZR was administrated.The rate of change in uterine contractility and the writhing test were used to evaluate the effects of WZR.The serum levels of prostaglandin F_(2a)(PGF_(2a))and prostaglandin E_2(PGE_2),and the activity of cyclooxygenase-2(COX2)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The changes in phosphor-phospholipase C(pPLC/PLC),phosphor-protein kinase C(pPKC/PKC),and connexin 43(CX43)expression were detected using immunohistochemistry and western blot.Results:WZR significantly reduced the rate of change in uterine contractility and writhing times in the PD model.WZR treatment inhibited the enzymatic activity of COX2 and reduced the levels of PGF_(2a),PGF_(2a)/PGE2and COX2 in the PD model.WZR also significantly reduced the expression of pPLC/PLC,pPKC/PKC and CX43.Targeting the inhibition of COX2 activity,caffeic acid and 1-acetyl-β-carboline were validated as the active ingredients in WZR responsible for reducing uterine contractions.Conclusion:WZR attenuated PD by inhibiting COX2 activity,downregulating PGF_(2a)/PGE_2 expression,and inhibiting the PKC signaling pathway.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41973013,41730211)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(Grant No.2020CFA045)the Most Special Fund from the State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources,China University of Geosciences(Grant Nos.MSFGPMR04,MSFGPMR08)。
文摘We proposed a new laser analytical mode,which used the high-frequency laser ablation to deliberately obtain the peak-shape signal profile,combined with the linear regression calibration(LRC)method to calculate elemental or isotopic ratios.In order to assess the performance of the new laser analytical mode for the application in the field of earth science,we systematically investigated the elemental quantitative analysis with high spatial resolution(10μm),rapid U-Pb dating in zircons and accurate Sr-Hf isotope analysis in geological samples.The new high-frequency laser analysis technology(20 Hz,100 pulses)reduced the limit of detection(LOD)of 25 elements to 0.005-0.16μg g^(-1) with crater diameters of 10μm,which are significantly lower(decrease to 2-20%)than previous researches.The quantitative analysis of five silicate glass reference materials showed that the precision and accuracy of the 25 trace elements(with the concentration ranging from 0.17 to 683μg g^(-1))were better than 16% and 15%,respectively.The new methods raised the analytical throughput of zircon U-Pb dating,Sr isotope ratios and Hf isotope ratios to 250 analyses per hour,144 analyses per hour and 120 analyses per hour in theory,while the analytical accuracy and precision were not affected.The detailed investigations showed that the proposed new laser analytical mode has good application effects in the field of earth sciences.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52170049).
文摘A continuous flow bioreactor was operated for 300 days to investigate partial nitritation(PN)of mature landfill leachate,establishing the long-term performance of the system in terms of the microbial community composition,evolution,and interactions.The stable operation phase(31-300 d)began after a 30 days of start-up period,reaching an average nitrite accumulation ratio(NAR)of 94.43%and a ratio of nitrite nitrogen to ammonia nitrogen(NO_(2)^(−)-N/NH_(4)^(+)-N)of 1.16.Some fulvic-like and humic-like compounds and proteins were effectively degraded in anaerobic and anoxic tanks,which was consistent with the corresponding abundance of methanogens and syntrophic bacteria in the anaerobic tank,and organic matter degrading bacteria in the anoxic tank.The ammonia-oxidizing bacteria(AOB)Nitrosomonas was found to be the key functional bacteria,exhibiting an increase in abundance from 0.27%to 6.38%,due to its collaborative interactions with organic matter degrading bacteria.In-situ inhibition of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria(NOB)was achieved using a combination of free ammonia(FA)and free nitrous acid(FNA),low dissolved oxygen(DO)with fewer bioavailable organics conditions were employed to maintain stable PN and a specific ratio of NO_(2)^(−)-N/NH_(4)^(+)-N,without an adverse impact on AOB.The synergistic relationships between AOB and both denitrifying bacteria and organic matter degrading bacteria,were found to contribute to the enhanced PN performance and microbial community structure stability.These findings provide a theoretical guidance for the effective application of PN-Anammox for mature landfill leachate treatment.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 31960403 and 31501286)Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation-Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project,China (Grant No. 20212ACB215003)
文摘Semi-dwarfing improves the lodging resistance and yield of rice,and the vast majority of modern rice varieties harbor the sd1 allele to decrease plant height,resulting in reduced genetic diversity and negative agronomic traits.Thus,exploring alternative sources of dwarfism is imperative for rice breeding.Here,we identified a novel RGA1 allele,d1-w,from a local indica variety Xiaolixiang(XLX)using a map-based cloning approach.Compared with other rice varieties,RGA1 in XLX contained a unique single nucleotide polymorphism that resulted in an additional transcript and reduced functional RGA1 transcript level.The RGA1 from Nipponbare was introduced into XLX to estimate the value of d1-w in rice breeding.Compared with transgenic XLX plants(XLX^(D1)),XLX exhibited reduced plant height,increased stem strength,lower reactive oxygen species accumulation,delayed senescence,stronger photosynthesis,higher grain yield and quality(including external,milling and nutritional qualities),and enhanced resistance to drought and Rhizoctonia solani.Therefore,we proposed that the d1-w allele has potential as an excellent dwarfism resource for rice breeding.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31771750,31730063)National Key Research and Development Project(2017YFD0100201,2017YFD0100202)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(cstc2018jcyjAX0424).
文摘The mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)cascade is important in stress signal transduction and plant development.In the present study,we identified a rice(Oryza sativa L.)mutant with reduced fertility,Oryza sativa mitogen-activated protein kinase 6(osmapk6),which harbored a mutated MAPK gene.Scanning and transmission electron microscopy,quantitative RT-PCR analysis,TUNEL assays,RNA in situ hybridization,longitudinal and transverse histological sectioning,and map-based cloning were performed to characterize the osmapk6 mutant.The gene OsMAPK6 was expressed throughout the plant but predominantly in the microspore mother cells,tapetal cells,and microspores in the anther sac.Compared with the wild type,the total number of microspores was reduced in the osmapk6 mutant.The formation of microspore mother cells was reduced in the osmapk6 anther sac at an early stage of anther development,which was the primary reason for the decrease in the total number of microspores.Programmed cell death of some tapetal cells was delayed in osmapk6 anthers and affected exine formation in neighboring microspores.These results suggest that OsMAPK6 plays pivotal roles in microspore mother cell formation and tapetal cell degradation.
基金This study was supported by the Leading Talent Team of Support Program for High-Level Talent's Innovation of Dalianin 2019(No.2019RD11)Key Projects of Overseas Training Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Liaoning Province,China(No.2020GJWZD004).
文摘Pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PAAD)is the primary cause of mortalityfrom endocrine cancerglobaly,bringing a burden to public health.Emerging evidence has suggested that the formation of PAAD is an extremely complicated biological process with multi-gene participation and multi-stage evolution.
基金supported by the Nationa1 High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(Grant No.2002AA639370)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.Q99E02)the Special Fund of Excellent Ph.D Dissertation(200021).
文摘An elliptical wind field model of typhoons is put forward based on the characteristics of the typhoon wind fields occurring in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. By contrasting it with the circular typhoon wind field model, it is found that the elliptical model can adequately represent the real wind field and trace the process of a typhoon storm surge. The numerically simulated results of storm surges by using the elliptical model are in good agreement with the observations and markedly better than those by using the circular model.
