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Correction: Lipid profile-based prognostic nomograms for obstructive colorectal cancer: multi-cohort development and validation
A Correction on Lipid profile-based prognostic nomograms for obstructive colorectal cancer: multi-cohort development and validation by Wang, H., Zou, F., Cheng, D., Wang, J., Chen, M., Gu, J., Mao, F., Dai, K., Wu, K., Liu, H., Nie, X., Liu, L., Shi, J., Deng, S., and Cai, K. (2026). Front. Med. 13:1910496. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1910496 Authors Hanwenchen Wang, Falong Zou, and Denglong Cheng were erroneously omitted as equal contributing authors. The original version of this article has been updated.
Lipid profile-based prognostic nomograms for obstructive colorectal cancer: multi-cohort development and validation
Abstract Patients with obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC) have poor prognosis, and conventional prognostic tools such as TNM staging alone are insufficient for accurate assessment; thus, this study aimed to develop and validate nomograms for predicting overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in OCRC patients.
Thermally Independent Interfacial Reconstruction for Phase-Pure n = 1 2D Perovskites With Mixed-Orientation Surface Architecture
Kun Dai, Haibing Wang, Wenna Huang and Jiaxin Zhang contributed equally. Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Supporting Information Filename Description adma74247-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx4.5 MB Supporting File: adma74247-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx.
How to exercise agency in the ‘third space’? Exploring Chinese mainland students’ experiences at a Hong Kong institution’s branch campus
ABSTRACT As a transnational higher education model, international branch campus (IBC) embodies a blend of global influence and local characteristics. It can also reproduce Western-centric assumptions about knowledge, culture, and credential value under certain institutional and discursive conditions. The hybrid and tension-filled nature of IBC offers students a complex educational experience that requires them to exercise agency in navigating their learning process.
Interference Crystallization Rebalances Facet Competition for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Wenna Huang, Haibing Wang, Kun Dai, and Jiaxin Zhang contributed equally to this work. W.Huang, H.Wang, K.Dai, et al. “Interference Crystallization Rebalances Facet Competition for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells.” Advanced Materials (2026): e73539. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.73539 Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Pathway selection between click and acyl transfer reactions driven by aminoacyl phosphates
Abstract Covalent transformations in biology follow defined temporal sequences that regulate processes such as acylation and phosphorylation, yet achieving comparable temporal control in synthetic systems remains challenging. Here, we report an abiotic aqueous reaction network in which aminoacyl phosphate esters bearing alkyne groups undergo a programmed sequence of covalent transformations governed by peptide-based nucleophiles.
Tailored Phosphate Leaving Groups Direct Pathway-Dependent Self-Assembly
Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Phosphate esters and anhydrides (1,2) are fundamental to life, exhibiting aqueous solubility and tunable reactivity, which in turn drives key biological processes with precision. (3) Among them, acyl and phosphoryl transfer reactions play central roles in peptide bond formation, (4−6) ubiquitin conjugation (7) and lipid biosynthesis, (8,9) processes that rely on activation of carboxylic acids.
Tailored Phosphate Leaving Groups Direct Pathway-Dependent Self-Assembly
Designing Phosphate Leaving Groups We previously utilized aminoacyl phosphate esters to drive acyl transfer reactions leading to either stable amide bonds (12) or transient (thio)-esters. (84) In these systems, the primary structural variation resided in the amino acid side chain, which influenced both reactivity and self-assembly, thereby dictating the outcome of the acyl transfer reaction.
Inside Back Cover: Chirality Makes or Breaks Chemically Driven Self‐Assembly
Dr. Ralf Thomann Cluster of Excellence livMatS @FIT – Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, 79110 Freiburg, Germany Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF), University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Strasse 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany Search for more papers by this author
Chirality Makes or Breaks Chemically Driven Self‐Assembly
Introduction The ability of biomolecules like proteins and sugars to self-assemble is fundamental to life, governing cellular architecture, enzymatic function and molecular recognition. A defining characteristic of these biopolymers is their exclusive construction from chiral monomers.
Investigating the interplay of Chinese EFL teachers’ proactive personality, flow, and work engagement
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Investigating the interplay of Chinese EFL teachers’ proactive personality, flow, and work engagement Kun Dai [1] ; Yongliang Wang [2] [1] Shaanxi Normal University [2] Nanjing Normal University Localización: Journal of multilingual and multicultural development, ISSN 0143-4632, Vol. 46, Nº. 2, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Immigrant Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Additional Language Learners), págs.
Correction to “Edge Length-Programmed Single-Stranded RNA Origami for Predictive Innate Immune Activation and Therapy”
Supporting Information, Supplementary Figure 17: The necrosis examination image of the liver following PBS treatment was incorrect in the original publication and has been replaced with the correct representative version. The complete corrected Supporting Information is provided herein. This correction does not affect the conclusions presented in the published article. No other text corrections have been made to either the manuscript or the Supporting Information.
Influencing Factors on Scholars' Perceptions of Organisational Support in Chinese Higher Education: An Exploratory Study
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. References , and . 2018. “Impact of Psychological Contract Fulfillment on Organisational Citizenship Behavior: Mediating Role of Perceived Organisational Support.” International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 30, no. 2: 1001–1015. , , , and . 2014.
Achieving sustainable learning in China: An exploration of international master students’ assessment and learning experiences at a Chinese university
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Achieving sustainable learning in China: An exploration of international master students’ assessment and learning experiences at a Chinese university Kun Dai [1] ; Jiani Ma [2] [1] Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China [2] Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 61, Nº 5, 2024, págs.
Bioinspired Nanolayered Structure Tuned by Extensional Stress: A Scalable Way to High‐Performance Biodegradable Polyesters
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description smll202402842-sup-0001-SuppMat.pdf8 MB Supporting Information References 1, , Food Hydrocolloids 2021, 113, 106530. 2, , , Prog. Mater. Sci. 2023, 133, 101071. 3, , , , , , , Green Chem. 2023, 25, 9020. 4, , , , Food Chem. 2024, 437, 137822. 5, , , , Green Chem. 2021, 23, 3790. 6, Chem. Soc. Rev. 2014, 43, 588. 7, , , , , Adv. Funct. Mater. 2019, 29, 1805924. 8, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Nat. Commun.
Guiding Transient Peptide Assemblies with Structural Elements Embedded in Abiotic Phosphate Fuels
Introduction Phosphates and phosphate esters are essential in diverse biological functions,1 such as encoding genetic information, regulating signal transduction mechanisms and providing chemical energy.
Facile preparation of thermally conductive fiber film by self‐assembling interconnected boron nitride nanosheets for effective thermal interface materials
Corresponding Author Yinhang Zhang Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, PR China Rui'an Graduate College of Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, PR China Correspondence Qingbin Zheng, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, PR China.
Continuous Sandwiched Film Containing Oriented ZnO@HDPE Microfiber for Passive Radiative Cooling
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description adfm202400221-sup-0001-SuppMat.pdf802.5 KB Supporting Information adfm202400221-sup-0002-VideoS1.mp433.9 MB Supplemental Video 1 adfm202400221-sup-0003-VideoS2.mp414.9 MB Supplemental Video 2 adfm202400221-sup-0004-VideoS3.mp415.7 MB Supplemental Video 3 References 1a) , , , , , , , , , , Nano Energy 2019, 65, 104068; b) , , , , , , , , Adv. Funct. Mater.
Rapidly determining the 3D structure of proteins by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Minerals | Free Full-Text | Petrological, Geochemical and Chronological Characteristics of Dolomites in the Permian Maokou Formation and Constraints to the Reservoir Genesis, Central Sichuan Basin, China
1. Introduction Sichuan Basin is a large superposed petroliferous basin in southwest China [1]; its resources consist primarily of natural gas, with vast reserves, of which the total Permian resources are approximately 1.51 × 1012 m3, with proven reserves of 881.3 × 108 m3, and an exploration rate of only 5.84%, showing a great exploration potential.
Spontaneous and Selective Peptide Elongation in Water Driven by Aminoacyl Phosphate Esters and Phase Changes
Nature chose phosphates to activate amino acids, where reactive intermediates and complex machinery drive the construction of polyamides. Outside of biology, the pathways and mechanisms that allow spontaneous and selective peptide elongation in aqueous abiotic systems remain unclear. Herein we work to uncover those pathways by following the systems chemistry of aminoacyl phosphate esters, synthetic counterparts of aminoacyl adenylates.
Spontaneous and Selective Peptide Elongation in Water Driven by Aminoacyl Phosphate Esters and Phase Changes
Nature chose phosphates to activate amino acids, where reactive intermediates and complex machinery drive the construction of polyamides. Outside of biology, the pathways and mechanisms that allow spontaneous and selective peptide elongation in aqueous abiotic systems remain unclear. Herein we work to uncover those pathways by following the systems chemistry of aminoacyl phosphate esters, synthetic counterparts of aminoacyl adenylates.
A Fish in Many Waters? Addressing Transnational Habitus and the Reworking of Bourdieu in Global Contexts
Discussion and concluding thoughts All theoretical tools are subject to modifications as scholars seek to cast them in their own light based on their observations and empirical data. Investigating one revisionist take on Bourdieu’s concept of habitus is largely a study of the ontological implications. In using the tool of transnational habitus to investigate social inequality and human experience, what, for scholars, comes to the fore and what remains in the background?
Saikosaponin A alleviates glycolysis of breast cancer cells through repression of Akt/STAT3 pathway.
Saikosaponin A (SSA) has been revealed to have anti-breast cancer (BC) effect. However, the association between SSA and BC glycolysis is obscure. We want to probe the function and mechanism of SSA on BC glycolysis. Kaplan-Meier plotter revealed the relationship between STAT3 and the survival curve of BC.
Edge Length-Programmed Single-Stranded RNA Origami for Predictive Innate Immune Activation and Therapy
Ligands targeting nucleic acid-sensing receptors activate the innate immune system and play a critical role in antiviral and antitumoral therapy. However, ligand design for in situ stability, targeted delivery, and predictive immunogenicity is largely hampered by the sophisticated mechanism of the nucleic acid-sensing process.
Development of Automatic Electric Drive Drilling System for Core Drilling
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Zheng Zhou 1,2, Yuanbiao Hu 1,2,*, Baolin Liu 1,2, Kun Dai 1,2 and Yudong Zhang 1,2 1 School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China 2 Key Laboratory of Deep Geodrilling Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100083, China * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Appl. Sci.
Design and optimization of JO‐IEX process for highly efficient quaternary separation of 5′‐ribonucleotides
SEPARATIONS: MATERIALS, DEVICES AND PROCESSES Kun Dai, Kun Dai orcid.org/0000-0002-7487-7556 College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, National Engineering Technique Research Center for Biotechnology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China Contribution: Investigation (equal), Writing - original draft (equal) Search for more papers by this author Pengfei Jiao, Corresponding Author Pengfei Jiao jiaopf126@126.com College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang...
Carbodiimide-fueled catalytic reaction cycles to regulate supramolecular processes
Carbodiimide-fueled catalytic reaction cycles to regulate supramolecular processes Using molecular self-assembly, supramolecular chemists can create Gigadalton-structures with angstrom precision held together by non-covalent interactions. However, despite relying on the same molecular toolbox for self-assembly, these synthetic structures lack the complexity and sophistication of biological assemblies.
Enhanced Methane Recovery from Waste-Activated Sludge by Alginate-Degrading Consortia: The Overlooked Role of Alginate in Extracellular Polymeric Substances
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Regulating Chemically Fueled Peptide Assemblies by Molecular Design
In living systems, fuel-driven assembly is ubiquitous, and examples include the formation of microtubules or actin bundles. These structures have inspired researchers to develop synthetic counterparts, leading to exciting new behaviors in man-made structures. However, most of these examples are serendipitous discoveries because clear design rules do not yet exist. In this work, we show design rules to drive peptide self-assembly regulated by a fuel-driven reaction cycle.
Facile Access to Diverse All-Carbon Quaternary Center Containing Spirobicycles by Exploring Tandem Castro-Stephens Coupling/ Acyloxy Shift/ Cyclization/ Semipinacol Rearrangement Sequence
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Exploration of A KI-Catalyzed Oxidation System for Direct Construction of Bispyrrolidino[2,3-b]indolines and Total Synthesis of (+)-WIN 64821
Exploration of A KI-Catalyzed Oxidation System for Direct Construction of Bispyrrolidino[2,3-b]indolines and Total Synthesis of (+)-WIN 64821 A facile and environmentally benign KI(cat.)/NaBO3·4H2O oxidation system has been developed for the tandem oxidative aminocyclization/coupling of tryptamines, affording a series of 3a,3aʹ-bispyrrolidino[2,3-b]indolines in high efficency (up to 94% yield).
A Super-Stretchable and Tough Functionalized Boron Nitride/ PEDOT:PSS/Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogel with Self-healing, Adhesion, Conductive and Photothermic Activity
A Super-Stretchable and Tough Functionalized Boron Nitride/ PEDOT:PSS/Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogel with Self-healing, Adhesion, Conductive and Photothermic Activity Shuai Cao, Xin Tong, Kun Dai and Qun Xu Abstract Developing multifunctional hydrogels that own expected functionality and excellent mechanical properties simultaneously is still challenging.
Continuously Fabricated Transparent Conductive Polycarbonate/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Film for Switchable Thermochromic Applications
Flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs) have attracted more and more attention because of their wide range of potential applications. Industrial-scale manufacturing of high-performance TCFs is still a challenge for wide applications. Here, TCFs based on polycarbonate (PC) film successively coated with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are continuously fabricated by a combined spraying and roll-to-roll (R2R) technique.
Catalytic Allylic Cation-induced Intermolecular Allylation-Semipinacol Rearrangement
A catalytic intermolecular semipinacol rearrangement induced by allylic-carbocations has been realized. This tandem reaction is highly efficient under the catalysis of ZnBr2, generating a wide range of ɑ-homoallyl substituted ketones which contain an all-carbon quaternary centre in good to excellent yields (up to 98%) with moderate to high diastereoselectivities (up to > 20:1).
Aligned Flexible Conductive Fibrous Networks for Highly Sensitive, Ultrastretchable and Wearable Strain Sensors
Microstructure design is an essential procedure to realize high performance wearable strain sensor. In this paper, we proposed a simple and effective assembly approach to prepare reduced grapheme oxide (RGO) nanosheets wrapped aligned thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) fibrous mat through ultrasonication to construct a uniform 3D conductive network.
Heating induced negative temperature coefficient effect in conductive graphene/polymer ternary nanocomposites with a segregated and double-percolated structure - Journal of Materials Chemistry C (RSC Publishing)
Electrically conductive polymer composites (CPCs) show considerable promise in thermistors due to their characteristics of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect and negative temperature coefficient (NTC) effect of resistance. In contrast to traditional rigid ceramic thermistor, CPCs are capable of lightweight, good processibility, flexibility and variety.
Tunable strain sensor based on carbon nanotubes/electrospun polyamide 6 conductive nanofibrous network embedded into poly(vinyl alcohol) with a capability of self-diagnosis - Journal of Materials Chemistry C (RSC Publishing)
A new carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/polyamide 6 (PA6)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) conductive composite was prepared by embedding a CNTs wrapped electrospun PA6 nanofibrous network into PVA matrix. For this composite, CNTs were employed to pre-construct the conductive network by decorating the electrospun PA6 network. The effects of CNTs content and the number of the CNTs-PA6 layer on tensile properties of the composite were investigated.
Comparative assessment of the strain-sensing behaviors in polylactic acid nanocomposites: reduced graphene oxide or carbon nanotubes
Reduced graphene oxide (RGO)/polylactic acid (PLA) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/PLA nanocomposites were prepared by ultrasound-assisted dispersion and hot-pressing method for comparative studies. The RGO and CNTs nanofillers, which had a hydrogen-bonding interaction with PLA matrix, were uniformly dispersed in the PLA matrix and low percolation thresholds (0.11 wt% for RGO/PLA and 0.80 wt% for the CNTs/PLA nanocomposites) were achieved in the PLA nanocomposites.
Lightweight Conductive Graphene/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Foams with Ultrahigh Compressibility for Piezoresistive Sensing
Lightweight conductive porous graphene/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) foams with ultrahigh compressibility were successfully fabricated by using the thermal induced phase separation (TISP) technique. The density and porosity of the foams were calculated to be about 0.11 g/cm3 and 90 % owing to the porous structure.
Electrically conductive thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites at ultralow graphene loading levels for strain sensor applications
An electrically conductive ultralow percolation threshold of 0.1 wt% graphene was observed in the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites. The homogeneously dispersed graphene effectively enhanced the mechanical properties of TPU significantly at a low graphene loading of 0.2 wt%. These nanocomposites were subjected to cyclic loading to investigate the influences of graphene loading, strain amplitude and strain rate on the strain sensing performances.
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