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Spatial patterns of rodent-borne pathogens and ecological suitability of rodent-borne diseases in China
Keywords rodents rodent-borne diseases hyperreservoirs ecological suitability population exposure Introduction Zoonotic diseases originating from wildlife pose a persistent threat to global public health.1–5 Rodents—owing to their widespread distribution, high abundance, and frequent interactions with humans—are key reservoirs and vectors of numerous zoonotic pathogens.6,7 The health risks posed by rodent-borne pathogens are intensifying under global environmental change and expanding human...
Visualizing and Braking Protein Ring Flips with Difluorotyrosines Click to copy article link Article link copied!
Cite Jump to ExpandCollapse ArticleJuly 9, 2026 Visualizing and Braking Protein Ring Flips with Difluorotyrosines Click to copy article linkArticle link copied! Meng Lu Meng Lu State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R.
Noncontact Treatment of Contaminated Groundwater: Graphite-Mediated Long-Distance Electron Transfer from Contaminants to Oxidants Click to copy article link Article link copied!
Physico-Chemical Treatment and Resource RecoveryMay 15, 2026 Ziwei Yu State Key Laboratory of Geomicrobiology and Environmental Changes, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, P.R. China Huanshuo Zhang Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze Catchment Environmental Aquatic Science, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, P.R. China Meng Lu Hubei Key Laboratory of Yangtze Catchment Environmental Aquatic Science,...
Nanoparticles hijack calvarial immune cells for CNS drug delivery and stroke therapy
Keywords central nervous system disorders blood-brain barrier cell-based drug delivery nanomedicine brain-bordering immunity skull-meninge microchannels calvarial immune cells acute ischemic stroke brain-machine interface Introduction Development of effective medications for central nervous system (CNS) disorders has long been plagued by a high failure rate in clinical trials.1,2,3 One major obstacle is the restrictive permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to most drugs, thereby...
Effect of Microplastics on the Growth of Wheat Seedlings in Biochar Remediation of Cd‐Contaminated Soil
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. References 2024. Effects and Mechanisms of Microplastics on Biochar Regulation of Soil cd Bioeffectiveness[D]. Shandong Agricultural University. https://doi.org/10.27277/d.cnki.gsdnu.2024.000299. , , , and . 2020.
Soil depth‐dependent relationships between biodiversity and function in subtropical forest conversion
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Sequence raw data have been deposited in the NCBI Sequence Read Archive (SRA) database under accession code PRJNA1234772, PRJNA1234776, PRJNA1234817 and PRJNA1234827. Supporting Information Filename Description jpe70237-sup-0001-DataS1.docxWord 2007 document , 2.3 MB Appendix S1. Measurements of plant diversity, litter and above- and below-ground biomass. Appendix S2.
Decontrasted Image Registration Improves Quantification of Extracellular Volume and Fractional Myocardial Blood Volume
Data Availability Statement Data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. The implementation code can be accessed via our repository https://github.com/fredy1215/de-contrast-FMBV-ECV.git.
Global change pattern of sedimentary nitrogen isotope during the Anthropocene epoch - Communications Earth & Environment
Abstract Nitrogen (N) cycling has been reshaped during the Anthropocene epoch, yet the global change pattern of sedimentary N stable isotope (δ15N) remains unclear. Previous research has mainly focused on changes of sedimentary δ15N in remote areas or during the Holocene epoch, yet the differentiation of sedimentary δ15N between remote areas and disturbed regions and the onset of the differentiation time are neglected in the Anthropocene epoch.
硒肥施用对葛根品质及其As、Cd积累的影响
Kudzu was selected as the test crop，and three application methods of selenium(Se)fertilizer were designed in the field experiments:root application，foliar spray，and a combination of root and foliar application. Each application method included three Se dosages:low，medium，and high. The effects of Se fertilizer application on Kudzu quality(soluble sugar，soluble starch，and puerarin)and the accumulation of Se，arsenic(As)，and cadmium(Cd)were examined.
Manipulating Unisexual-Sexual Reproduction Transition to Engineer Genome‐Reconstructed Polyploids
1 Introduction Sexual reproduction predominates among eukaryotic organisms.[1-3] During meiosis and fertilization, recombination and gamete fusion give rise to genetically variable progenies, which serve as the basis for selection in agriculture.[4, 5] However, the beneficial traits obtained through sexual reproduction, especially heterosis, would segregate in subsequent generations.[5-7] Harnessing unisexual reproduction has been hailed as the holy grail of agriculture, as it is expected to...
Droplet detachment from a vertical filament with one end clamped
Understanding whether a droplet adheres to or detaches from a flexible filament upon axial impact is of significant interest, particularly in the context of raindrop impact on natural surfaces. This process involves dynamic buckling followed by mode coarsening, dissipating the initial droplet kinetic energy and converting the remaining into elastic energy of the filament.
Graphene Microelectrode Arrays, 4D Structured Illumination Microscopy, and a Machine Learning Spike Sorting Algorithm Permit the Analysis of Ultrastructural Neuronal Changes During Neuronal Signaling in a Model of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C - Lu - Advanc
1 Introduction The advent of microelectrode arrays (MEAs) has facilitated the long-term, large-scale monitoring of local field potentials of neurons, offering non-invasive recordings of a broad range of spatial and temporal neuronal signals, thus, surpassing traditional patch-clamp recordings.[1-4] Nevertheless, non-transparent MEAs often encounter limitations in fundamental and therapeutic neuroscience research due to their incompatibility with advanced imaging setups and the constraints...
Preparation of a reactive flame retardant by functional modification of lignin and its application in phenolic foam
Preparation of a reactive flame retardant by functional modification of lignin and its application in phenolic foam With the emergence of new standards for fire prevention, phenolic foam has attracted increasing attention due to its satisfactory cleanliness and flame retardancy. With the increasing exhaustion of fossil energy and environmental problems, finding renewable energy sources to replace petroleum-derived phenol has become a new research hotspot.
Search for R-Parity-Violation-Induced Charged Lepton Flavor Violation at Future Lepton Colliders
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Clostridium ablates tumors by degrading collagen mesh and inducing ferroptosis
Abstract The supportive role of extracellular matrix in tumor growth and the drug resistance of tumor cells stand the major challenges in treating cancer. Here, we report the discovery of an oncolytic Clostridium strain, named RJ-1, which simultaneously expresses collagenases and produces iron-containing particles through intrabacterial mineralization. The secreted collagenases degrade pre-existing collagen mesh and show a collagen concentration-dependent degradation feature.
Study on the risk factors of postoperative wound complications in patients with ankle fracture
1 INTRODUCTION The ankle joint is a crucial joint in the human body, responsible for bearing weight and supporting locomotion.1 The ankle and its surrounding fractures are the most common injuries of the foot and ankles, with an annual incidence of 4.22–5.4 million person-years, accounting for 8.6%–11.2% of all adult fractures.
Low cycle number multiplex PCR: A novel strategy for the construction of amplicon libraries for next‐generation sequencing
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors have declared no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description elps7946-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx2.6 MB Supporting Information REFERENCES 1, , , . Hi-plex for simple, accurate, and cost-effective amplicon-based targeted DNA sequencing. Methods Mol Biol. 2018; 1712: 53–70. 2, , , . Multiplex-ready PCR: a new method for multiplexed SSR and SNP genotyping. BMC Genomics. 2008; 9: 80. 3, .
Synthesis of Electrolytic Manganese Slag-Solid Waste-Based Geopolymers: Compressive Strength and Mn Immobilization
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Pharmacological induction of autophagy reduces inflammation in macrophages by degrading immunoproteasome subunits
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Zhou J, Li C, Lu M, Jiang G, Chen S, Li H, et al. (2024) Pharmacological induction of autophagy reduces inflammation in macrophages by degrading immunoproteasome subunits. PLoS Biol 22(3): e3002537. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002537 Academic Editor: Hans-Uwe Simon, University of Bern, SWITZERLAND Received: February 5, 2023; Accepted: February 5, 2024; Published: March 6, 2024 Copyright: © 2024 Zhou et al.
Graphene microelectrode arrays, 4D structured illumination microscopy, and a machine learning-based spike sorting algorithm permit the analysis of ultrastructural neuronal changes during neuronal signalling in a model of Niemann-Pick disease type C
Abstract Simultaneously recording network activity and ultrastructural changes of the synapse is essential for advancing our understanding of the basis of neuronal functions. However, the rapid millisecond-scale fluctuations in neuronal activity and the subtle sub-diffraction resolution changes of synaptic morphology pose significant challenges to this endeavour.
Dynamic Buckling of a Filament Impacted by a Falling Droplet
We investigate the buckling dynamics of an elastic filament impacted axially by a falling liquid droplet, and identify the buckling modes through a combination of experimental and theoretical analyses. A phase diagram is constructed on a plane defined by two primary parameters: the falling height and the filament length. Two transition boundaries are observed, with one marking the occurrence of dynamic buckling and the other separating the buckling regime into two distinct modes.
Research on the Method of Hypergraph Construction of Information Systems Based on Set Pair Distance Measurement
4.3. Experimental Analysis of Hypergraph Spectral Clustering 4.3.1. Dataset Introduction To demonstrate the performance of the algorithm on various datasets, this paper conducted experiments using datasets of different scales, all of which were obtained from the Kaggle open dataset platform. Table 1 provides an overview of the datasets used in this study.
Nutrient enrichment undermines invasion resistance to Spartina alterniflora in a saltmarsh: Insights from modern coexistence theory
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT We declare no competing interests. Supporting Information Filename Description jpe14509-sup-0001-Supinfo.docxWord 2007 document , 5.4 MB Figure S1. Experimental sites. Figure S2. Density and relative frequency of the two study species and relationship between their densities at the beginning of the experiment. Figure S3. Biplot of multivariate abiotic conditions of the five community types. Figure S4.
Anti-Colorectal Cancer Activity of Solasonin from Solanum nigrum L. via Histone Deacetylases-Mediated p53 Acetylation Pathway
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,2,†, 1,2,†, 1,2, 1,2, 1,2, 1,2, 1,2, 1,2,*, 1,2,* and 1,2,* 1 College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China 2 Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China * Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Modulated Connection Modes of Redox Units in Molecular Junction Covalent Organic Frameworks for Artificial Photosynthetic Overall Reaction
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Curcumin inhibits liver cancer by regulating Bcl-9/β-catenin pathway
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iPSC-derived exosomes promote angiogenesis in naturally aged mice
Abstract Heterochronic parabiosis has shown that aging individuals can be rejuvenated by a youthful circulatory system; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we evaluated the effect of exosomes isolated from mouse induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) on angiogenesis in naturally aged mice.
iPSC-derived exosomes promote angiogenesis in naturally aged mice
Research Paper Volume 15, Issue 12 pp 5854—5872 1 Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China * Equal contribution https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204845 How to Cite Copyright: © 2023 Li et al.
High throughput miRNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis identify the mesenchymal cell proliferation and apoptosis related miRNAs during fetal mice palate development
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description jgm3531-sup-0001-supplemental Table 1.xlsxExcel 2007 spreadsheet , 1.6 MB Table S1. Supporting information. jgm3531-sup-0002-supplemental Table 2.xlsxExcel 2007 spreadsheet , 1.3 MB Table S2. Supporting information. REFERENCES 1, , , et al. Regulatory mechanisms of soft palate development and malformations. J Dent Res. 2019; 98(9): 959-967.
Dual Photosensitizer Coupled Three‐Dimensional Metal‐Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient Photocatalytic Reactions
Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Dynamic Patterns of Mammalian Mitochondrial DNA Replication Uncovered Using SSiNGLe-5′ES
Abstract : The proper replication of mitochondrial DNA is key to the maintenance of this crucial organelle. Multiple studies aimed at understanding the mechanisms of replication of the mitochondrial genome have been conducted in the past several decades; however, while highly informative, they were conducted using relatively low-sensitivity techniques.
Clinical performance of two onlay designs for molars after root canal treatment.
To evaluate the clinical performance of two proposed onlay designs. Molars with occlusal and/or mesial/distal defects after root canal treatment were classified by design into three groups. Onlays without shoulders were the control group (Group C, n = 50). The designed onlays were Group O (n = 50) and the designed mesio-occlusal/disto-occlusal onlays were Group MO/DO (n = 80).
Enhanced Performance of Transfer‐Free Graphene Transparent Conductive Films on Insulating Substrates by Introducing Array Nanostructure
Graphical Abstract The transfer-free graphene was directly deposited on insulating substrates by assisted catalysis of Cu foil. We further proposed an effective strategy to obtain graphene/AR composite TCFs with further improved optical performance by introducing a new type of c-S/HSNSs antireflection array nanostructure while ensuring the electrical properties. Abstract Graphene is one of the most prevailing materials to replace traditional transparent conductive films (TCFs).
Engineering β-ketoamine covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic overall water splitting - Nature Communications
Abstract Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are an emerging type of crystalline and porous photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, however, the overall water splitting activity of COFs is rarely known. In this work, we firstly realized overall water splitting activity of β-ketoamine COFs by systematically engineering N-sites, architecture, and morphology.
Piezo‐Photocatalytic Synergy in BiFeO3@COF Z‐Scheme Heterostructures for High‐Efficiency Overall Water Splitting
Abstract We combined covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and piezoelectric material by covalent bonds to form a high-efficient Z-scheme core@shell heterostructure piezo-photocatalyst with tunable shell thickness for overall water splitting. The optimal sample reveals the unprecedented H2 and O2 production rates of 1416.4 and 708.2 μmol h−1 g−1 under the excitation of ultrasonication coupled with visible light irradiation.
Retrospective Analysis Of COVID-19 Incidence And Health Outcomes Among Patients With Asthma In A Large Integrated Health Care Delivery System
Rationale There is limited knowledge on asthma as a risk factor for COVID-19. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study within Northern California Kaiser Permanente comparing incidence of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and severity of COVID-19 during 2020 in a cohort of asthma patients (identified using HEDIS measures in 2018/19) and a control cohort matched on age, sex and race/ethnicity.
Covalent Organic Framework Based Functional Materials: Important Catalysts for Efficient CO2 Utilization
Minireview Dr. Meng Lu, Dr. Meng Lu School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006 China These authors contributed equally to this work. Search for more papers by this author Dr. Mi Zhang, Dr. Mi Zhang School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006 China These authors contributed equally to this work. Search for more papers by this author Prof. Jiang Liu, Prof.
Confining and Highly Dispersing Single Polyoxometalate Clusters in Covalent Organic Frameworks by Covalent Linkages for CO2 Photoreduction
Single clusters have attracted extensive research interest in the field of catalysis. However, achieving a highly uniform dispersion of a single-cluster catalyst is challenging. In this work, for the first time, we present a versatile strategy for uniformly dispersed polyoxometalates (POMs) in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) through confining POM cluster into the regular nanopores of COF by a covalent linkage.
Towards nanovesicles-based disease diagnostics: A rapid single-step exosome assay within one hour through in-situ immunomagnetic extraction and nanophotonic label-free detection
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ML-SIM: universal reconstruction of structured illumination microscopy images using transfer learning
L. Jin, B. Liu, F. Zhao, S. Hahn, B. Dong, R. Song, T. C. Elston, Y. Xu, and K. M. Hahn, “Deep learning enables structured illumination microscopy with low light levels and enhanced speed,” Nat. Commun. 11(1), 1934 (2020). [Crossref] W. Liu, Q. Liu, Z. Zhang, Y. Han, C. Kuang, L. Xu, H. Yang, and X. Liu, “Three-dimensional super-resolution imaging of live whole cells using galvanometer-based structured illumination microscopy,” Opt. Express 27(5), 7237–7248 (2019). [Crossref] R. Cao, Y. Chen, W. Liu, D. Zhu, C. Kuang, Y.
The structure and global distribution of the endoplasmic reticulum network are actively regulated by lysosomes
Abstract The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) comprises morphologically and functionally distinct domains: sheets and interconnected tubules. These domains undergo dynamic reshaping in response to changes in the cellular environment. However, the mechanisms behind this rapid remodeling are largely unknown.
Stable Dioxin‐Linked Metallophthalocyanine Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) as Photo‐Coupled Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction
Research Article Min Wang Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, No. 1, Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023 China Search for more papers by this author PDF ShareShare Abstract In this work, we rationally designed a series of crystalline and stable dioxin‐linked metallophthalocyanine covalent organic frameworks (COFs; MPc‐TFPN COF, M=Ni, Co, Zn) under the guidance of reticular chemistry.
Construction of an Electron Bridge in Polyoxometalates/Graphene Oxide Ultrathin Nanosheets To Boost the Lithium Storage Performance
Polyoxometalates (POMs), possessing multiple-electron redox ability, controllable size, and precise structure, hold much promise to be applied as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the applications of them have been largely limited by the low conductivity and dissolution in an electrolyte.
Semiconductor‐Covalent Organic Framework Z‐scheme Heterojunctions for Artificial Photosynthesis
Research Article Ya-Qian Lan Corresponding Author E-mail address: yqlan@njnu.edu.cn Nanjing Normal University, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing wenyuan road No. 1, 210023 Nanjing, CHINA Search for more papers by this author PDF PDF Share Abstract Here, we developed a versatile strategy to covalently connect crystalline covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with semiconductors to create stable organic‐inorganic Z‐scheme heterojunctions for artificial photosynthesis.
Efficient electron transmission in covalent organic framework nanosheets for highly active electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Abstract Efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products is essential for clean energy research. Design of stable, selective, and powerful electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is highly desirable yet largely unmet. In this work, a series of metalloporphyrin-tetrathiafulvalene based covalent organic frameworks (M-TTCOFs) are designed.
The structure and global distribution of the endoplasmic reticulum network is actively regulated by lysosomes
New Results Meng Lu, Francesca W. van Tartwijk, Julie Qiaojin Lin, Wilco Nijenhuis, Pierre Parutto, Marcus Fantham, Charles N. Christensen, Edward Avezov, Christine E. Holt, Alan Tunnacliffe, David Holcman, Lukas C. Kapitein, Gabriele Kaminski Schierle, Clemens F. Kaminski doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.01.15.907444 Abstract The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) comprises morphologically and functionally distinct domains, sheets and interconnected tubules.
Advanced fluorescence imaging of in situ protein aggregation
Author affiliations 1 University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND 2 Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3RA, Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND 3 University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Dates Received 29 September 2019 Revised 6 January 2020 Accepted 8 January 2020 Accepted...
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