Background The preclinical experiments and studies of congener drugs show icotinib, a new epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） tyrosine kinase inhibitor, can specifically bind to the tyrosine kinase domain of the...Background The preclinical experiments and studies of congener drugs show icotinib, a new epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） tyrosine kinase inhibitor, can specifically bind to the tyrosine kinase domain of the EGFR, block the EGFR related signal, thereby inhibit the growth of tumor cell. The objective of this study was to investigate the safety, tolerability and dose-related biologic effects of icotinib in patients with non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC） in a Chinese patient population. Methods This was an open-label, phase I, dose escalation, safety/tolerability trial of oral icotinib （100 to 400 mg）, administered twice per day for 28-continuous-day cycles until disease progression or undue toxicity. Results Forty patients with stage IIIB （15%） or IV （85%） NSCLC were included in the study. They had mainly adenocarcinoma （85%）, with a performance status （PS） of 0 （45%） or 1 （55%） and less than half the patients （45%） had histories of smoking and all were pretreated by at least one regimen of chemotherapy. Patients were assigned to three dose levels of 150 mg b.i.d, 200 mg b.i.d, or 125 mg t.i.d. The follow-up periods ranged from 5 to 80 weeks. Adverse events were found in 35% patients, most of which were mild and reversible. The adverse events mainly occurred in the first 4 weeks and included rash （25%）, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal distention. One definite interstitial lung disease （ILD） was found in a patient in the dose of 200 mg b.i.d. According to an 8-week assessment, one （2.5%） patient receiving 150 mg gained complete response （CR） that persisted for 44 weeks, seven （17.50%） patients had partial remission （PR）, and 18 （45%） patients had stable disease （SD）. The objective response including CR＋PR was 20%. The median time of progression-free survival for the 40 patients was 20 weeks （range： 12 to 32 weeks）. The response was not affected by pathological type, history of smoking, or numbers of previous therapeutic regimens.展开更多
OBJECTIVE： Improvement in lung function was reported after acupuncture treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD）, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms. Because an immune response imba...OBJECTIVE： Improvement in lung function was reported after acupuncture treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD）, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms. Because an immune response imbalance could be seen in COPD, we hypothesize that electroacupuncture （EA） may play a role in regulating inflammatory cytokines and contribute to lung protection in a rat model of smoke-induced COPD. METHODS： A COPD model using male Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to cigarette smoke was established. The rats were randomly divided into four groups （control, sham, COPD, and COPD plus EA）, and COPD model was evaluated by measuring pulmonary pathological changes and lung function. EA was applied to the acupuncture point Zusanli （ST36） for 30 min/d for 14 d in sham and COPD rats. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid （BALF） was used to measure levels of tumor necrosis factor-a （TNF-a）, interleukin-113 （IL-113）, and malonaldehyde （MDA）. RESULTS： Compared with the control rats, COPD rats had significant changes in lung resistance （R,） and lung compliance （C,） （both P〈0.01）, bronchi and bronchiole airway obstruction （P〈0.01）, and levels of MDA, TNF-α, and IL-1β（P〈0.01）. There were no significant differences between the control and the sham groups. Compared with the COPD rats, the COPD plus EA rats had decreased R, and increased CL （both P〈0.05）, and reduced bronchi and bronchiole airway obstruction （P〈0.05, P〈0.01, respectively）, while levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and MDA in BALF were lowered （P〈0.05 and P〈0.01, respectively）. However, TNF-α and IL-1β levels of the EA group rats remained higher than those of the control group （P〈0.05）. CONCLUSION： EA at ST36 can reduce lung injury in a COPD rat model, and beneficial effects may be related to down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may prolong the clinical benefit of EA.展开更多
Background Brucellosis is a common zoonotic infectious disease in China.This study aimed to investigate the incidence trends of brucellosis in China,construct an optimal prediction model,and analyze the driving role o...Background Brucellosis is a common zoonotic infectious disease in China.This study aimed to investigate the incidence trends of brucellosis in China,construct an optimal prediction model,and analyze the driving role of climatic factors for human brucellosis.Methods Using brucellosis incidence,and the socioeconomic and climatic data for 2014–2020 in China,we performed spatiotemporal analyses and calculated correlations with brucellosis incidence in China,developed and compared a series of regression and Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average X(SARIMAX)models for brucellosis prediction based on socioeconomic and climatic data,and analyzed the relationship between extreme weather conditions and brucellosis incidence using copula models.Results In total,327,456 brucellosis cases were reported in China in 2014–2020(monthly average of 3898 cases).The incidence of brucellosis was distinctly seasonal,with a high incidence in spring and summer and an average annual peak in May.The incidence rate was highest in the northern regions’arid and continental climatic zones(1.88 and 0.47 per million people,respectively)and lowest in the tropics(0.003 per million people).The incidence of brucellosis showed opposite trends of decrease and increase in northern and southern China,respectively,with an overall severe epidemic in northern China.Most regression models using socioeconomic and climatic data cannot predict brucellosis incidence.The SARIMAX model was suitable for brucellosis prediction.There were significant negative correlations between the proportion of extreme weather values for both high sunshine and high humidity and the incidence of brucellosis as follows:high sunshine,r=−0.59 and−0.69 in arid and temperate zones;high humidity,r=−0.62,−0.64,and−0.65 in arid,temperate,and tropical zones.Conclusions Significant seasonal and climatic zone differences were observed for brucellosis incidence in China.Sunlight,humidity,and wind speed significantly influenced brucellosis.The SARIMAX model performed 展开更多
The high-spin states in <sup>197</sup>Bi are studied with the <sup>197</sup>Re(<sup>16</sup>O, 6n) reaction, theenergies of <sup>16</sup>O being between 85 and 105 MeV. ...The high-spin states in <sup>197</sup>Bi are studied with the <sup>197</sup>Re(<sup>16</sup>O, 6n) reaction, theenergies of <sup>16</sup>O being between 85 and 105 MeV. In-beam measurements of γ-ray excitation func-tions, γ-γ-t coincidences and γ-ray angular distributions are performed with six BGO （AC）HPGe detectors and one intrinsic Ge planar detector. Eleven new transitions and three new iso-mers at 2089, 2357 and 1968+△keV with T<sub>1/2</sub>=19, 34±4, 9, 53, 4±20. 5 and 18. 04±3. 1 ns,respectively, are observed, and a level scheme established. In addition, a half-life of 36. 7±7.0 ns was determined for the first time for the previously established 2065 keV isomer.展开更多
Firstly discovered in 1980s, human immunodeficiency virus （HIV） continues to affect more and more people. However, there is no effective drug available for the therapy of HIV infection. Betulinic acid existing in va...Firstly discovered in 1980s, human immunodeficiency virus （HIV） continues to affect more and more people. However, there is no effective drug available for the therapy of HIV infection. Betulinic acid existing in various medicinal herbs and fruits exhibits multiple biological effects, especially its outstanding anti-HIV activity, which has drawn the attentions of many pharmacists. Among the derivatives of betulinic acid, some compounds exhibited inhibitory activities at the nanomolar concentration, and have entered phase II clinical trials. This paper summarizes the current investigations on the anti-HIV activity of betulinic acid analogues, and provides valuable data for subsequent researches.展开更多
For finding the changes in CO2, H20 exchange and their stomatal regulation during ex vitro acclimatization of regenerated Camptotheca acuminata plantlets, the net photosynthesis rate （Pn）, respiration rate （Ro）, l...For finding the changes in CO2, H20 exchange and their stomatal regulation during ex vitro acclimatization of regenerated Camptotheca acuminata plantlets, the net photosynthesis rate （Pn）, respiration rate （Ro）, light compensation point （Lc） and light saturation point （Ls）, transpiration rate （Tr）, stomatal conductance （gs） and water use efficiency（WUE） were measured during 37 days of ex vitro acclimatization. The results showed that Pn sharply increased until 29 days, then slightly decreased. A substantial decrease in Lc and a substantial increase of Ls in the former two weeks were observed, indicating the light regime enlargement for effective leaf photosynthesis. Tr and gs abruptly decreased during the first week then linearly increased until 29days ex vitro acclimatization, reflecting the strong regulation effect of stomata on water changes of ex vitro acclimating plantlets. Stomatal regulation effect on CO2 exchange was different from that on water exchange, i.e. P, was almost independent of gs during the first week, while P. was significantly correlated with gs thereafter （i.e. dual patterns）. Different from dual patterns of gs-Pn relation, the Tr monotonously linearly increased with gs. Furthermore, WUE was almost independent on gs during the first week, while a marked decreasing tendency with gs was found thereafter. At the beginning of the acclimatization, WUE was mainly determined by photosynthetic capacity, while transpiration becomes a main determinant factor for WUE from 7 to 37 days＇ acclimatization.展开更多
Background The down-regulation of constitutive nitric oxide synthase （cNOS） and up-regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） are associated with the allergen-provocated airway hyperresponsiveness （AHR...Background The down-regulation of constitutive nitric oxide synthase （cNOS） and up-regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） are associated with the allergen-provocated airway hyperresponsiveness （AHR）. This study aimed to determine whether their alteration also plays an important role in the AHR induced by lipopolysaccharide （LPS）. Methods Hartley male guinea pigs, weighing between 250 g and 350 g, were injected with LPS at a dose of 1 mg/kg every 24 hours for three days. A non-selective NOS inhibitor, N^-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester （L-NAME）, or a selective inducible NOS inhibitor, aminoguanidine （AG）, were used thirty minutes before each injection of LPS. Airway reactions, nitric oxide （NO） production and inflammatory changes were detected 24 hours after the last dose of LPS. Results AG significantly decreased the NO production in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid （BALF） and sharply reduced the intensity of bronchoconstdction to histamine challenge. L-NAME also significantly decreased the NO production in the BALF, but had no effect on airway reactions or, perhaps, a tendency to enhance the intensity of AHR. Conclusions The data suggest that inducible NOS contributes to the AHR induced by repetitive intraperitoneal LPS, and constitutive NOS was also involved.展开更多
Introduction Chirality is defined as the absence of inversion symmetry,however,it is actually a pseudo-scalar of objects or figures,and does not depend for its definition on any connection to the physical world[1-5]. ...Introduction Chirality is defined as the absence of inversion symmetry,however,it is actually a pseudo-scalar of objects or figures,and does not depend for its definition on any connection to the physical world[1-5]. Logically,chiral molecules may possess other inherent physical quantity that guarantees the connection to the physical world[6,7].展开更多
We use the mean-field approximation of Dyson–Maleev representation to study an XXZ Heisenberg ferrimagnetic spin chain with single-ion anisotropy. By solving the self-consistent equations with different anisotropies,...We use the mean-field approximation of Dyson–Maleev representation to study an XXZ Heisenberg ferrimagnetic spin chain with single-ion anisotropy. By solving the self-consistent equations with different anisotropies, λ and D respectively,the energy spectrums, internal energy, static susceptibility and specific heat are calculated. Especially, the quantum phase transition of the magnetization plateau induced by single-ion anisotropy D is obtained in the model of the ferrimagnetic spin chain by using Dyson–Maleev mean-field theory.展开更多
BACKGROUND MUC16,encoding cancer antigen 125,is a frequently mutated gene in gastric cancer.In addition,MUC16 mutations seem to result in a better prognosis in gastric cancer.However,the mechanisms that lead to a bett...BACKGROUND MUC16,encoding cancer antigen 125,is a frequently mutated gene in gastric cancer.In addition,MUC16 mutations seem to result in a better prognosis in gastric cancer.However,the mechanisms that lead to a better prognosis by MUC16 mutations have not yet been clarified.AIM To delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms that explain why MUC16 mutations signal a better prognosis in gastric cancer.METHODS We used multi-omics data,including mRNA,simple nucleotide variation,copy number variation and methylation data from The Cancer Genome Atlas,to explore the relationship between MUC16 mutations and prognosis.Cox regression and random survival forest algorithms were applied to search for hub genes.Gene set enrichment analysis was used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms.Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis and“EpiDISH”were used to assess immune cells infiltration,and“ESTIMATE”for analysis of the tumor microenvironment.RESULTS Our study found that compared to the wild-type group,the mutation group had a better prognosis.Additional analysis indicated that the MUC16 mutations appear to activate the DNA repair and p53 pathways to act as an anti-tumor agent.We also identified a key gene,NPY1R(neuropeptide Y receptor Y1),which was significantly more highly expressed in the MUC16 mutations group than in the MUC16 wild-type group.The high expression of NPY1R predicted a poorer prognosis,which was also confirmed in a separate Gene Expression Omnibus cohort.Further susceptibility analysis revealed that NPY1R might be a potential drug target for gastric cancer.Furthermore,in the analysis of the tumor microenvironment,we found that immune cells in the mutation group exhibited higher anti-tumor effects.In addition,the tumor mutation burden and cancer stem cells index were also higher in the mutation group than in the wild-type group.CONCLUSION We speculated that the MUC16 mutations might activate the p53 pathway and DNA repair pathway:alternatively,the tumor microenvironment may be involved.展开更多
Based on the random phase approximation calculation in two-orbital honeycomb lattice model,we investigate the pairing symmetry of Ni-based transition-metal trichalcogenides by electron doping access to type-II van Hov...Based on the random phase approximation calculation in two-orbital honeycomb lattice model,we investigate the pairing symmetry of Ni-based transition-metal trichalcogenides by electron doping access to type-II van Hove singularities(vHs).We find that chiral even-parity d+id-wave(Eg)state is suppressed by odd-parity p+ip-wave(Eu)state when electron doping approaches the type-II vHs.The type-II vHs peak in density of states(DOS)enables to strengthen the ferromagnetic fluctuation,which is responsible for triplet pairing.The competition between antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic fluctuation results in pairing phase transition from singlet to triplet pairing.The Ni-based transition-metal trichalcogenides provide a promising platform to unconventional superconductor emerging from electronic DOS.展开更多
文摘Background The preclinical experiments and studies of congener drugs show icotinib, a new epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR） tyrosine kinase inhibitor, can specifically bind to the tyrosine kinase domain of the EGFR, block the EGFR related signal, thereby inhibit the growth of tumor cell. The objective of this study was to investigate the safety, tolerability and dose-related biologic effects of icotinib in patients with non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC） in a Chinese patient population. Methods This was an open-label, phase I, dose escalation, safety/tolerability trial of oral icotinib （100 to 400 mg）, administered twice per day for 28-continuous-day cycles until disease progression or undue toxicity. Results Forty patients with stage IIIB （15%） or IV （85%） NSCLC were included in the study. They had mainly adenocarcinoma （85%）, with a performance status （PS） of 0 （45%） or 1 （55%） and less than half the patients （45%） had histories of smoking and all were pretreated by at least one regimen of chemotherapy. Patients were assigned to three dose levels of 150 mg b.i.d, 200 mg b.i.d, or 125 mg t.i.d. The follow-up periods ranged from 5 to 80 weeks. Adverse events were found in 35% patients, most of which were mild and reversible. The adverse events mainly occurred in the first 4 weeks and included rash （25%）, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal distention. One definite interstitial lung disease （ILD） was found in a patient in the dose of 200 mg b.i.d. According to an 8-week assessment, one （2.5%） patient receiving 150 mg gained complete response （CR） that persisted for 44 weeks, seven （17.50%） patients had partial remission （PR）, and 18 （45%） patients had stable disease （SD）. The objective response including CR＋PR was 20%. The median time of progression-free survival for the 40 patients was 20 weeks （range： 12 to 32 weeks）. The response was not affected by pathological type, history of smoking, or numbers of previous therapeutic regimens.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81070001,No. 30670771)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.09JC1402100,No.07DZ19722- 3)+1 种基金the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (No.B112)the Shanghai MICCA1 Key Laboratory (No.06DZ22103)
文摘OBJECTIVE： Improvement in lung function was reported after acupuncture treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD）, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms. Because an immune response imbalance could be seen in COPD, we hypothesize that electroacupuncture （EA） may play a role in regulating inflammatory cytokines and contribute to lung protection in a rat model of smoke-induced COPD. METHODS： A COPD model using male Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to cigarette smoke was established. The rats were randomly divided into four groups （control, sham, COPD, and COPD plus EA）, and COPD model was evaluated by measuring pulmonary pathological changes and lung function. EA was applied to the acupuncture point Zusanli （ST36） for 30 min/d for 14 d in sham and COPD rats. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid （BALF） was used to measure levels of tumor necrosis factor-a （TNF-a）, interleukin-113 （IL-113）, and malonaldehyde （MDA）. RESULTS： Compared with the control rats, COPD rats had significant changes in lung resistance （R,） and lung compliance （C,） （both P〈0.01）, bronchi and bronchiole airway obstruction （P〈0.01）, and levels of MDA, TNF-α, and IL-1β（P〈0.01）. There were no significant differences between the control and the sham groups. Compared with the COPD rats, the COPD plus EA rats had decreased R, and increased CL （both P〈0.05）, and reduced bronchi and bronchiole airway obstruction （P〈0.05, P〈0.01, respectively）, while levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and MDA in BALF were lowered （P〈0.05 and P〈0.01, respectively）. However, TNF-α and IL-1β levels of the EA group rats remained higher than those of the control group （P〈0.05）. CONCLUSION： EA at ST36 can reduce lung injury in a COPD rat model, and beneficial effects may be related to down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may prolong the clinical benefit of EA.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Number 2021YFC2302004)
文摘Background Brucellosis is a common zoonotic infectious disease in China.This study aimed to investigate the incidence trends of brucellosis in China,construct an optimal prediction model,and analyze the driving role of climatic factors for human brucellosis.Methods Using brucellosis incidence,and the socioeconomic and climatic data for 2014–2020 in China,we performed spatiotemporal analyses and calculated correlations with brucellosis incidence in China,developed and compared a series of regression and Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average X(SARIMAX)models for brucellosis prediction based on socioeconomic and climatic data,and analyzed the relationship between extreme weather conditions and brucellosis incidence using copula models.Results In total,327,456 brucellosis cases were reported in China in 2014–2020(monthly average of 3898 cases).The incidence of brucellosis was distinctly seasonal,with a high incidence in spring and summer and an average annual peak in May.The incidence rate was highest in the northern regions’arid and continental climatic zones(1.88 and 0.47 per million people,respectively)and lowest in the tropics(0.003 per million people).The incidence of brucellosis showed opposite trends of decrease and increase in northern and southern China,respectively,with an overall severe epidemic in northern China.Most regression models using socioeconomic and climatic data cannot predict brucellosis incidence.The SARIMAX model was suitable for brucellosis prediction.There were significant negative correlations between the proportion of extreme weather values for both high sunshine and high humidity and the incidence of brucellosis as follows:high sunshine,r=−0.59 and−0.69 in arid and temperate zones;high humidity,r=−0.62,−0.64,and−0.65 in arid,temperate,and tropical zones.Conclusions Significant seasonal and climatic zone differences were observed for brucellosis incidence in China.Sunlight,humidity,and wind speed significantly influenced brucellosis.The SARIMAX model performed
文摘The high-spin states in <sup>197</sup>Bi are studied with the <sup>197</sup>Re(<sup>16</sup>O, 6n) reaction, theenergies of <sup>16</sup>O being between 85 and 105 MeV. In-beam measurements of γ-ray excitation func-tions, γ-γ-t coincidences and γ-ray angular distributions are performed with six BGO （AC）HPGe detectors and one intrinsic Ge planar detector. Eleven new transitions and three new iso-mers at 2089, 2357 and 1968+△keV with T<sub>1/2</sub>=19, 34±4, 9, 53, 4±20. 5 and 18. 04±3. 1 ns,respectively, are observed, and a level scheme established. In addition, a half-life of 36. 7±7.0 ns was determined for the first time for the previously established 2065 keV isomer.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 81273537）, Scientific Research Fund of Education Department of Hunan Province （No. 17A190）, the Key Project of Science and Technology Department of Hunan Province （No. 2016DK2001）, and the Key Disciplines of Hunan Province and the Zhengxing Scholar Program of the University of South China.
文摘Firstly discovered in 1980s, human immunodeficiency virus （HIV） continues to affect more and more people. However, there is no effective drug available for the therapy of HIV infection. Betulinic acid existing in various medicinal herbs and fruits exhibits multiple biological effects, especially its outstanding anti-HIV activity, which has drawn the attentions of many pharmacists. Among the derivatives of betulinic acid, some compounds exhibited inhibitory activities at the nanomolar concentration, and have entered phase II clinical trials. This paper summarizes the current investigations on the anti-HIV activity of betulinic acid analogues, and provides valuable data for subsequent researches.
基金State Key Basic Research and Development Plan of China (G19990160), Application Fund of Agricultural Research Production (03EFN216700297) and Heilongjiang Province Foundation for Young Scientists (QC05C70).
文摘For finding the changes in CO2, H20 exchange and their stomatal regulation during ex vitro acclimatization of regenerated Camptotheca acuminata plantlets, the net photosynthesis rate （Pn）, respiration rate （Ro）, light compensation point （Lc） and light saturation point （Ls）, transpiration rate （Tr）, stomatal conductance （gs） and water use efficiency（WUE） were measured during 37 days of ex vitro acclimatization. The results showed that Pn sharply increased until 29 days, then slightly decreased. A substantial decrease in Lc and a substantial increase of Ls in the former two weeks were observed, indicating the light regime enlargement for effective leaf photosynthesis. Tr and gs abruptly decreased during the first week then linearly increased until 29days ex vitro acclimatization, reflecting the strong regulation effect of stomata on water changes of ex vitro acclimating plantlets. Stomatal regulation effect on CO2 exchange was different from that on water exchange, i.e. P, was almost independent of gs during the first week, while P. was significantly correlated with gs thereafter （i.e. dual patterns）. Different from dual patterns of gs-Pn relation, the Tr monotonously linearly increased with gs. Furthermore, WUE was almost independent on gs during the first week, while a marked decreasing tendency with gs was found thereafter. At the beginning of the acclimatization, WUE was mainly determined by photosynthetic capacity, while transpiration becomes a main determinant factor for WUE from 7 to 37 days＇ acclimatization.
文摘Background The down-regulation of constitutive nitric oxide synthase （cNOS） and up-regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） are associated with the allergen-provocated airway hyperresponsiveness （AHR）. This study aimed to determine whether their alteration also plays an important role in the AHR induced by lipopolysaccharide （LPS）. Methods Hartley male guinea pigs, weighing between 250 g and 350 g, were injected with LPS at a dose of 1 mg/kg every 24 hours for three days. A non-selective NOS inhibitor, N^-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester （L-NAME）, or a selective inducible NOS inhibitor, aminoguanidine （AG）, were used thirty minutes before each injection of LPS. Airway reactions, nitric oxide （NO） production and inflammatory changes were detected 24 hours after the last dose of LPS. Results AG significantly decreased the NO production in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid （BALF） and sharply reduced the intensity of bronchoconstdction to histamine challenge. L-NAME also significantly decreased the NO production in the BALF, but had no effect on airway reactions or, perhaps, a tendency to enhance the intensity of AHR. Conclusions The data suggest that inducible NOS contributes to the AHR induced by repetitive intraperitoneal LPS, and constitutive NOS was also involved.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60171008)Shanghai Science and Technology Commit-tee(No.0452nm087).
文摘Introduction Chirality is defined as the absence of inversion symmetry,however,it is actually a pseudo-scalar of objects or figures,and does not depend for its definition on any connection to the physical world[1-5]. Logically,chiral molecules may possess other inherent physical quantity that guarantees the connection to the physical world[6,7].
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10774035)the Qianjiang RenCai Program of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.2007R0010)
文摘We use the mean-field approximation of Dyson–Maleev representation to study an XXZ Heisenberg ferrimagnetic spin chain with single-ion anisotropy. By solving the self-consistent equations with different anisotropies, λ and D respectively,the energy spectrums, internal energy, static susceptibility and specific heat are calculated. Especially, the quantum phase transition of the magnetization plateau induced by single-ion anisotropy D is obtained in the model of the ferrimagnetic spin chain by using Dyson–Maleev mean-field theory.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81902385The Project of Suzhou People's Livelihood Science and Technology,No.SYS2018037 and No.SYS201739+3 种基金The Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province,No.WSW-059Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,No.SJCX20_1073Medical Research Programs of Health Commission Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.H2019071The Project of Medical Research of Jiangsu Province,No.Y2018094 and No.H2018056.
文摘BACKGROUND MUC16,encoding cancer antigen 125,is a frequently mutated gene in gastric cancer.In addition,MUC16 mutations seem to result in a better prognosis in gastric cancer.However,the mechanisms that lead to a better prognosis by MUC16 mutations have not yet been clarified.AIM To delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms that explain why MUC16 mutations signal a better prognosis in gastric cancer.METHODS We used multi-omics data,including mRNA,simple nucleotide variation,copy number variation and methylation data from The Cancer Genome Atlas,to explore the relationship between MUC16 mutations and prognosis.Cox regression and random survival forest algorithms were applied to search for hub genes.Gene set enrichment analysis was used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms.Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis and“EpiDISH”were used to assess immune cells infiltration,and“ESTIMATE”for analysis of the tumor microenvironment.RESULTS Our study found that compared to the wild-type group,the mutation group had a better prognosis.Additional analysis indicated that the MUC16 mutations appear to activate the DNA repair and p53 pathways to act as an anti-tumor agent.We also identified a key gene,NPY1R(neuropeptide Y receptor Y1),which was significantly more highly expressed in the MUC16 mutations group than in the MUC16 wild-type group.The high expression of NPY1R predicted a poorer prognosis,which was also confirmed in a separate Gene Expression Omnibus cohort.Further susceptibility analysis revealed that NPY1R might be a potential drug target for gastric cancer.Furthermore,in the analysis of the tumor microenvironment,we found that immune cells in the mutation group exhibited higher anti-tumor effects.In addition,the tumor mutation burden and cancer stem cells index were also higher in the mutation group than in the wild-type group.CONCLUSION We speculated that the MUC16 mutations might activate the p53 pathway and DNA repair pathway:alternatively,the tumor microenvironment may be involved.
文摘Based on the random phase approximation calculation in two-orbital honeycomb lattice model,we investigate the pairing symmetry of Ni-based transition-metal trichalcogenides by electron doping access to type-II van Hove singularities(vHs).We find that chiral even-parity d+id-wave(Eg)state is suppressed by odd-parity p+ip-wave(Eu)state when electron doping approaches the type-II vHs.The type-II vHs peak in density of states(DOS)enables to strengthen the ferromagnetic fluctuation,which is responsible for triplet pairing.The competition between antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic fluctuation results in pairing phase transition from singlet to triplet pairing.The Ni-based transition-metal trichalcogenides provide a promising platform to unconventional superconductor emerging from electronic DOS.
