BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degradi...BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degrading Rhodamine B(RhB)unde mechanical vibrations,they exhibit superior activity compared to pure ZnO.The 40wt%ZnO/BiVO_(4)heterojunction composite displayed the highest activity,along with good stability and recyclability.The enhanced piezoelectric catalytic activity can be attributed to the form ation of an I-scheme heterojunction structure,which can effectively inhibit the electron-hole recombination.Furthermore,hole(h+)and superoxide radical(·O_(2)^(-))are proved to be the primary active species.Therefore,ZnO/BiVO_(4)stands as an efficient and stable piezoelectric catalyst with broad potential application in the field of environmental water pollution treatment.展开更多
Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are stil...Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are still insufficient for high-barrier packaging applications.In this study,oxygen scavenger hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)and cobalt salt catalyst were incorporated into the PLA/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PLA/PBAT),followed by melting extrusion and three-layer co-extrusion blown film process to prepare the composite films.The oxygen permeability coefficient of the composite film combined with 6 wt%oxygen scavenger and 0.4 wt%catalyst was decreased significantly from 377.00 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1) to 0.98 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1),showing a remarkable enhancement of 384.69 times compared with the PLA/PBAT composite film.Meanwhile,the degradation behavior of the composite film was also accelerated,exhibiting a mass loss of nearly 60%of the original mass after seven days of degradation in an alkaline environment,whereas PLA/PBAT composite film only showed a mass loss of 32%.This work has successfully prepared PLA/PBAT composite films with simultaneously improved oxygen barrier property and degradation behavior,which has great potential for high-demanding green chemistry packaging industries,including food,agricultural,and military packaging.展开更多
Although solar steam generation strategy is efficient in desalinating seawater,it is still challenging to achieve continuous solar-thermal desalination of seawater and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants.Herei...Although solar steam generation strategy is efficient in desalinating seawater,it is still challenging to achieve continuous solar-thermal desalination of seawater and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants.Herein,dynamic regulations of hydrogen bonding networks and solvation structures are realized by designing an asymmetric bilayer membrane consisting of a bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube/Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)nanorod top layer and a bacterial cellulose/Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)nanorod(BCH)bottom layer.Crucially,the hydrogen bonding networks inside the membrane can be tuned by the rich surface–OH groups of the bacterial cellulose and Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)as well as the ions and radicals in situ generated during the catalysis process.Moreover,both SO_(4)^(2−)and HSO_(5)−can regulate the solvation structure of Na^(+)and be adsorbed more preferentially on the evaporation surface than Cl^(−),thus hindering the de-solvation of the solvated Na^(+)and subsequent nucleation/growth of NaCl.Furthermore,the heat generated by the solar-thermal energy conversion can accelerate the reaction kinetics and enhance the catalytic degradation efficiency.This work provides a flow-bed water purification system with an asymmetric solar-thermal and catalytic membrane for synergistic solar thermal desalination of seawater/brine and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notabl...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notably China,reports disproportionately high GC incidences.The disease often progresses asymptoma-tically in the early stages,leading to delayed diagnosis and compromised out-comes.Thus,it is crucial to identify early diagnostic biomarkers and enhance treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.METHODS Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 148 patients with GC treated at the Civil Aviation Shanghai Hospital between December 2022 and December 2023.The associations of coagulation indices-partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen,fibrinogen degradation products(FDP),fasting blood glucose,and D-dimer(D-D)with TNM stage and distant metastasis were examined.RESULTS Prolongation of APTT,PT,and TT was significantly correlated with the GC TNM stage.Hence,abnormal coagulation system activation was closely related to disease progression.Elevated FDP and D-D were significantly associated with distant metastasis in GC(P<0.05),suggesting that increased fibrinolytic activity contributes to increased metastatic risk.CONCLUSION Our Results reveal coagulation indices,FDPs as GC biomarkers,reflecting abnormal coagulation/fibrinolysis,aiding disease progression,metastasis prediction,and helping clinicians assess thrombotic risk for early intervention and personalized treatment plans.展开更多
Eritrea faces significant environmental and agricultural challenges due to human activities, rugged terrain, and fluctuating climates like recurrent droughts and erratic rainfall. Desertification, deforestation, and s...Eritrea faces significant environmental and agricultural challenges due to human activities, rugged terrain, and fluctuating climates like recurrent droughts and erratic rainfall. Desertification, deforestation, and soil erosion are major concerns affecting soil quality, water resources, and vegetation, especially in areas like the Alla catchment. Recent assessments reveal declining vegetation and precipitation levels over four decades, alongside rising temperatures, linked to increased desertification and land degradation driven by climate variations and prolonged droughts. The urgent need for sustainable land management practices is explained by reduced productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. This study focused on modelling land degradation in Eritrea’s Alla catchment using advanced geospatial techniques. Vegetation indices and soil erosion models were used to evaluate critical factors such as rainfall Erosivity, soil erodibility, slope characteristics, and land cover management. The resulting model highlighted varying levels of susceptibility to land degradation, highlighting widespread vulnerability characterized by high and very high susceptibility hotspots. Areas with minimal degradation were found in the northern vegetation-covered regions. Soil loss in the catchment is primarily influenced by inadequate land cover, steep slopes, soil erosion susceptibility, erosive rainfall patterns, and insufficient support practices. The study underscores the urgency of addressing deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices to mitigate soil erosion. Recommendations include enhancing community capacity for effective land management, promoting climate adaptation strategies, and aligning national efforts with the global Sustainable Development Goals to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality.展开更多
The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by gra...The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by grain size refinement or/and doping small amounts of alumina.Fine-grained dense 3mol%yttria-doped tetragonal zirconia polycrystal(3Y-TZP)ceramics were prepared by pressureless sintering a zirconia powder doped with 0.25wt%alumina.The LTD behaviors of as-prepared 3Y-TZP ceramics were evaluated by accelerated aging at 134℃in water.The samples sintered at 1300℃for 2 h achieve the relative density higher than 99.9%with the average grain size of 147 nm.The 3Y-TZP ceramic exhibits excellent LTD resistance that no t→m transformation takes place after 125 h accelerated aging.Large amounts of defects were observed inside grains evidenced by the high-resolution transmission electron microscopic(HRTEM)analysis.It is proposed that the presence of defects enhances the sintering kinetics and favors the present low-temperature densification.Possible reasons for defects formation were discussed and the mechanical properties of the 3Y-TZP ceramic were reported as well.展开更多
Among hyperspectral imaging technologies, interferometric spectral imaging is widely used in remote sening due to advantages of large luminous flux and high resolution. However, with complicated mechanism, interferome...Among hyperspectral imaging technologies, interferometric spectral imaging is widely used in remote sening due to advantages of large luminous flux and high resolution. However, with complicated mechanism, interferometric imaging faces the impact of multi-stage degradation. Most exsiting interferometric spectrum reconstruction methods are based on tradition model-based framework with multiple steps, showing poor efficiency and restricted performance. Thus, we propose an interferometric spectrum reconstruction method based on degradation synthesis and deep learning.Firstly, based on imaging mechanism, we proposed an mathematical model of interferometric imaging to analyse the degradation components as noises and trends during imaging. The model consists of three stages, namely instrument degradation, sensing degradation, and signal-independent degradation process. Then, we designed calibration-based method to estimate parameters in the model, of which the results are used for synthesizing realistic dataset for learning-based algorithms.In addition, we proposed a dual-stage interferogram spectrum reconstruction framework, which supports pre-training and integration of denoising DNNs. Experiments exhibits the reliability of our degradation model and synthesized data, and the effectiveness of the proposed reconstruction method.展开更多
Grassland degradation presents overwhelming challenges to biodiversity,ecosystem services,and the socioeconomic sustainability of dependent communities.However,a comprehensive synthesis of global knowledge on the fron...Grassland degradation presents overwhelming challenges to biodiversity,ecosystem services,and the socioeconomic sustainability of dependent communities.However,a comprehensive synthesis of global knowledge on the frontiers and key areas of grassland degradation research has not been achieved due to the limitations of traditional scientometrics methods.The present synthesis of information employed BERTopic,an advanced natural language processing tool,to analyze the extensive ecological literature on grassland degradation.We compiled a dataset of 4,504 publications from the Web of Science core collection database and used it to evaluate the geographic distribution and temporal evolution of different grassland types and available knowledge on the subject.Our analysis identified key topics in the global grassland degradation research domain,including the effects of grassland degradation on ecosystem functions,grassland ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation,erosion processes and hydrological models in grasslands,and others.The BERTopic analysis significantly outperforms traditional methods in identifying complex and evolving topics in large datasets of literature.Compared to traditional scientometrics analysis,BERTopic provides a more comprehensive perspective on the research areas,revealing not only popular topics but also emerging research areas that traditional methods may overlook,although scientometrics offers more specificity and detail.Therefore,we argue for the simultaneous use of both approaches to achieve more systematic and comprehensive assessments of specific research areas.This study represents an emerging application of BERTopic algorithms in ecological research,particularly in the critical research focused on global grassland degradation.It also highlights the need for integrating advanced computational methods in ecological research in this era of data explosion.Tools like the BERTopic algorithm are essential for enhancing our understanding of complex environmental problems,and it marks an important stride towards more sophisticated,data-driven analysis in ecology.展开更多
Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effect...Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effective indicators of ecological change.While previous studies have primarily focused on local community structures and species diversity during a specific season,there is a need to extend the research timeframe and explore broader spatial variations.Additionally,expanding from simple species diversity indices to more multidimensional diversity indices would provide a more comprehensive understanding of wetland health and resilience.To address these gaps,we investigated the effects of wetland degradation on bird diversity across taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional dimensions in the Zoige Wetland,a plateau meadow wetland biodiversity hotspot.Surveys were conducted during both breeding(summer)and overwintering(winter)seasons across 20 transects in 5 sampling areas,representing 4 degradation levels(pristine,low,medium,and high).Our study recorded a total of 106 bird species from 32 families and 14 orders,revealing distinct seasonal patterns in bird community composition and diversity.Biodiversity indices were significantly higher in pristine and low-degraded wetlands,particularly benefiting waterfowl(Anseriformes,Ciconiiformes)and wading birds(Charadriiformes)in winter,when these areas provided superior food resources and habitat conditions.In contrast,medium and highly degraded wetlands supported increased numbers of terrestrial birds(Passeriformes)and raptors(Accipitriformes,Falconiformes).Seasonal differences in taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional diversity indices highlighted the contrasting ecological roles of wetlands during breeding and overwintering periods.Furthermore,indicator species analysis revealed key species associated with specific degradation levels and seasons,providing valuable insights into wetland health.This study underscores the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics in understanding avian responses to wetland degradation.By linking seasonal patterns of bird diversity to habitat conditions,our findings contribute to conservation efforts and provide a framework for assessing wetland degradation and its ecological impacts.展开更多
Adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water is an advantageous method for environmental purification.Herein,a feasible strategy is developed to construct a novel dual S-scheme heterojunctions ...Adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water is an advantageous method for environmental purification.Herein,a feasible strategy is developed to construct a novel dual S-scheme heterojunctions Cu_(7)S_(4)-TiO_(2)-conjugated polymer with a donor-acceptor structure.There are abundant adsorption active sites for adsorption in the porous structure of the composites,which can rapidly capture pollutants through hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions.In addition,the dual S-scheme heterojunctions effectively improve carrier separation while maintaining a strong redox ability.Thus,the optimized 1.5% CST-130 catalysts can adsorb 71% of 20 ppm BPA in 15 min and completely remove it within 30 min with high adsorption capacity and photodegradation efficiency.Therefore,this study provides a new inspiration for synergistic adsorption and degradation of BPA and the construction of dual S-scheme heterojunction.展开更多
In recent decades, global climate change and overgrazing have led to severe degradation of alpine meadows. Understanding the changes in soil characteristics and vegetation communities in alpine meadows with different ...In recent decades, global climate change and overgrazing have led to severe degradation of alpine meadows. Understanding the changes in soil characteristics and vegetation communities in alpine meadows with different degrees of degradation is helpful to reveal the mechanism of degradation process and take the remediation measures effectively. This study analyzed the changes in vegetation types and soil characteristics and their interrelationships under three degradation degrees, i.e., non-degradation(ND),moderate degradation(MD), and severe degradation(SD) in the alpine meadows of northeastern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, China through the long-term observation. Results showed that the aggressive degradation changed the plant species, with the vegetation altering from leguminous and gramineous to forbs and harmful grasses. The Pielou evenness and Simpson index increased by 24.58% and 7.01%,respectively, the Shannon-Wiener index decreased by 17.52%, and the species richness index remained constant. Soil conductivity, soil organic matter, total potassium, available potassium, and porosity declined.However, the number of vegetation species increased in MD. Compared with ND, the plant diversity in MD enhanced by 8.33%, 8.69%, and 7.41% at family, genus, and species levels, respectively. In conclusion,changes in soil properties due to degradation can significantly influence the condition of above-ground vegetation. Plant diversity increases, which improves the structure of belowground network. These findings may contribute to designing better protection measures of alpine meadows against global climate change and overgrazing.展开更多
5-Aminolevulinic acid(ALA)is a novel plant growth regulator that has shown outstanding capability to promote stomatal opening.Starch degradation,catalyzed byβ-amylase(EC3.2.1.2,BAM),plays an important role in stomata...5-Aminolevulinic acid(ALA)is a novel plant growth regulator that has shown outstanding capability to promote stomatal opening.Starch degradation,catalyzed byβ-amylase(EC3.2.1.2,BAM),plays an important role in stomatal opening.However,whether the starch breakdown is involved in ALA-regulating stomatal movement is unclear.In the current study,we found that exogenous ALA effectively stimulated the starch breakdown in guard cells,increasedβ-amylase activity and promoted stomatal opening in leaves of apple(Malus×domestica).Based on genome-wide identification,we identified a total of 119 members of BAM gene family in ten commonly Rosaceae crops.Analyses of gene structure,motif identification,and gene pair collinearity revealed relative conservation among members within the same group or subgroup.Among these genes,MdBAM17 and other 12 genes were identified as the orthologous genes of AtBAM1,which is responsible for starch degradation to modulate the stomatal movement in Arabidopsis.qRT-PCR analysis revealed a positive correlation between the expressions of MdBAM17 and stomatal aperture,as well asβ-amylase activity,whereas a negative correlation was observed with the starch content.Subcellular localization analysis confirmed that MdBAM17 is a chloroplast protein,consistent with the AtBAM1.MdBAM17 was mainly expressed in guard cells and responsive to exogenous ALA.Overexpressing MdBAM17 increasedβ-amylase activity and promoted starch breakdown,leading to stomatal opening,which was further strengthened by ALA.RNA-interfering MdBAM17 decreasedβ-amylase activity,resulting in starch accumulation,and impairing the stomatal opening by ALA.However,modulation of MdBAM17 expression did not affect the levels of flavonols and H_(2)O_(2)in guard cells,suggesting that MdBAM17-promoted starch degradation may function at downstream of ROS signaling in the ALAregulated stomatal opening.Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of ALA-regulated stomatal movement.展开更多
In this work,we have applied molybdenum(Mo)and titanium(Ti)co-doping to solve the degradation of Ni-rich cathodes.The modified cathode,i.e.,Li(Ni_(0.89)Co_(0.05)Mn_(0.05)Mo_(0.005)Ti_(0.005))O_(2) holds a stable struc...In this work,we have applied molybdenum(Mo)and titanium(Ti)co-doping to solve the degradation of Ni-rich cathodes.The modified cathode,i.e.,Li(Ni_(0.89)Co_(0.05)Mn_(0.05)Mo_(0.005)Ti_(0.005))O_(2) holds a stable structure with expanded crystal lattice distance which improves Li ion diffusion kinetics.The dopants have suppressed the growth of primary particles,formed a coating on the surface,and promoted the elongated morphology.Moreover,the mechanical strength of these particles has increased,as confirmed by the nanoindentation test,which can help suppress particle cracking.The detrimental H2-H3 phase transition has been postponed by 90 mV allowing the cathode to operate at a higher voltage.A better cycling stability over 100 cycles with 69%capacity retention has been observed.We believe this work points out a way to improve the cycling performance,Coulombic efficiency and capacity retention in Ni-rich cathodes.展开更多
Banana fruit ripening is a highly regulatory process involving various layers consisting of transcriptional regulation,epigenetic factor,and post-translational modification.Previously,we reported that MaERF11 cooperat...Banana fruit ripening is a highly regulatory process involving various layers consisting of transcriptional regulation,epigenetic factor,and post-translational modification.Previously,we reported that MaERF11 cooperated with MaHDA1 to precisely regulate the transcription of ripening-associated genes via histone deacetylation.However,whether MaERF11 is subjected to post-translational modification during banana ripening is largely unknown.In this study,we found that MaERF11 targeted a subset of starch degradation-related genes using the DNA affinity purification sequence(DAP-Seq)approach.Electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA)and dual-luciferase reporter assay(DLR)demonstrated that MaERF11 could specifically bind and repress the expression of the starch degradation-related genes MaAMY3,MaBAM2 and MaGWD1.Further analyses of yeast two-hybrid(Y2H),bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and Luciferase complementation imaging(LCI)assays indicated that MaERF11 interacted with the ubiquitin E3 ligase MaRFA1,and this interaction weakened the MaERF11-mediated transcriptional repression capacity.Collectively,our results suggest an additional regulatory layer in which MaERF11 regulates banana fruit ripening and expands the regulatory network in fruit ripening at the post-translational modification level.展开更多
BACKGROUND Proteins play a central role in regulating biological functions,and various pathways regulate their synthesis and secretion.Endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation(ERAD)is crucial for monitorin...BACKGROUND Proteins play a central role in regulating biological functions,and various pathways regulate their synthesis and secretion.Endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation(ERAD)is crucial for monitoring protein synthesis and processing unfolded or misfolded proteins in actively growing tumor cells.However,the role of the multiple ERAD complexes in liver cancer remains unclear.AIM To elucidate the effects of SEL1L-mediated ERAD on Huh7 and explore the underlying mechanisms in vivo and in vitro.METHODS Huh7 cells were treated with ERAD inhibitor to identify ERAD’s role.Cell counting kit-8,5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine and colony formation experiments were performed.Apoptosis level and migration ability were assessed using fluorescence activated cell sorting and Transwell assay,respectively.Huh7 SEL1L knockout cell line was established via clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats,proliferation,apoptosis,and migration were assessed through previous experiments.The role of SEL1L in vivo and the downstream target of SEL1L were identified using Xenograft and mass spectrometry,respectively.RESULTS The ERAD inhibitor suppressed cell proliferation and migration and promoted apoptosis.SEL1L-HRD1 significantly influenced Huh7 cell growth.SEL1L knockout suppressed tumor cell proliferation and migration and enhanced apoptosis.Mass spectrometry revealed EXT2 is a primary substrate of ERAD.SEL1L knockout significantly increased the protein expression of EXT2.Furthermore,EXT2 knockdown partially restored the effect of SEL1L knockout.CONCLUSION ERAD inhibition suppressed the proliferation and migration of Huh7 and promoted its apoptosis.EXT2 plays an important role and ERAD might be a potential treatment for Huh7 hepatocellular carcinoma.展开更多
Cold atmospheric plasma(CAP)has emerged as a promising technology for the degradation of organic dyes,but the underlying mechanisms at the molecular level remain poorly understood.Using density-functional tight-bindin...Cold atmospheric plasma(CAP)has emerged as a promising technology for the degradation of organic dyes,but the underlying mechanisms at the molecular level remain poorly understood.Using density-functional tight-binding(DFTB)-based quantum chemical molecular dynamics at 300 K,we have performed numerical simulations to investigate the degradation mechanism of Disperse Red 1(DR)interacting with CAP-generated oxygen radicals.One hundred directdynamics trajectories were calculated for up to 100 ps simulation time,after which hydrogenabstraction,benzene ring-opening/expanding,formaldehyde formation and modification in the chromophoric azo group which can lead to color-losing were observed.The latter was obtained with yields of around 6%at the given temperature.These findings not only enhance our understanding of CAP treatment processes but also have implications for the development of optimized purification systems for sustainable wastewater treatment.This study underscores the utility of DFTB simulations in unraveling complex chemical processes and guiding the design of advanced treatment strategies in the context of CAP technology.展开更多
Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency o...Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency of photocatalysts.Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9),a narrow gap semiconductor with piezoelectric effect,was prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis method for the degradation of reactive dye KN-R.The results show that the degradation efficiency of KN-R can be significantly improved by piezo-photocatalysis,and the degradation rate constant of piezo-photocatalysis k_(pi-ph)is about 3.4 times as large as the degradation rate constant of piezoelectric catalysis k_(pi)and about 2.6 times as large as the degradation rate constant of photocatalysis k_(ph).At a pH value of 3 and a lower KN-R mass concentration(60 mg/L),a higher degradation efficiency(98.5%)is achieved.CO_(3)^(2-)and cationic surfactant(CTAB)inhibit the degradation of KN-R.It is proved that the contributions of different active species to the degradation of KN-R follow the order:·OH,·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and^(1)O_(2).The possible mechanism of piezo-photocatalytic degradation of KN-R was discussed.The photoexcitation generates a large amount of free charges,and the piezoelectric effect modulates the energy band structure of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)and promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.The synergistic effect of the two factors significantly improves the degradation efficiency of KN-R.展开更多
Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s...Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s organs.Therefore,increasing the Bt protein concentration at the boll stage,especially in bolls,has become the main goal for increasing insect resistance in cotton.In this study,two protein degradation inhibitors(ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid(EDTA)and leupeptin)were sprayed on the bolls,subtending leaves,and whole cotton plants at the peak flowering stage of two Bt cultivars(medium maturation Sikang 1(SK1))and early maturation Zhongmian 425(ZM425)in 2019 and 2020.The Bt protein content and protein degradation metabolism were assessed.The results showed that the Bt protein concentrations were enhanced by 21.3 to 38.8%and 25.0 to 38.6%in the treated bolls of SK1 and ZM425 respectively,while they were decreased in the subtending leaves of these treated bolls.In the treated leaves,the Bt protein concentrations increased by 7.6 to 23.5%and 11.2 to 14.9%in SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The combined application of EDTA and leupeptin to the whole cotton plant increased the Bt protein concentrations in both bolls and subtending leaves.The Bt protein concentrations in bolls were higher,increasing by 22.5 to 31.0%and 19.6 to 32.5%for SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The organs treated with EDTA or/and leupeptin showed reduced free amino acid contents,protease and peptidase activities and significant enhancements in soluble protein contents.These results indicated that inhibiting protein degradation could improve the protein content,thus increasing the Bt protein concentrations in the bolls or/and leaves of cotton plants.Therefore,the increase in the Bt protein concentration without yield reduction suggested that these two protein degradation inhibitors may be applicable for improving insect resistance in cotton production.展开更多
A series of BiOBr@biomass carbon derived from locust leaves materials(BiOBr@BC)were fabricated and the photocatalytic property was investigated for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B(RhB)under visible light.The...A series of BiOBr@biomass carbon derived from locust leaves materials(BiOBr@BC)were fabricated and the photocatalytic property was investigated for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B(RhB)under visible light.The morphology,structure and photoelectrochemical properties of the photocatalysts were characterized by means of SEM,TEM,XRD,XPS,FT-IR,BET,PL,UV-vis/DRS,and EIS techniques.The results showed that the introduction of BC significantly enhanced the photocatalytic activity.When the content of biomass carbon(BC)in a composite is 3%(based on the mass of BiOBr),the obtained BiOBr@BC-3 exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity,degrading 99%of RhB within 20 min.The excellent degradation efficiency after the introduction of BC can be attributed to the enhanced visible light absorption,narrower band gap,and fast electron-hole pair separation rate.The photocatalytic mechanism on the degradation of RhB was illustrated based on the radicals'trapping experiments and semiconductor energy band position.The proposed material is expected to be of significant application value in the field of wastewater treatment.展开更多
The synergistic reaction of photocatalysis and advanced oxidation is a valid strategy for the degradation of harmful antibiotic wastewater.Herein,carbon dots(CDs)modified MIL-101(Fe)octahedrons to form CDs/MIL-101(Fe)...The synergistic reaction of photocatalysis and advanced oxidation is a valid strategy for the degradation of harmful antibiotic wastewater.Herein,carbon dots(CDs)modified MIL-101(Fe)octahedrons to form CDs/MIL-101(Fe)composite photocatalyst was synthesized for visible light-driven photocatalytic/persulfate(PS)-activated tetracycline(TC)degradation.The electron spin resonance(ESR)spectra,scavenging experiment and electrochemical analysis were carried out to reveal that the high visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation activity of TC over CDs/MIL-101(Fe)photocatalysts is not only ascribed to the production of free active radicals in the CDs/MIL-101(Fe)/PS system(·OH,·SO_(4-),^(1)O_(2),h^(+)and·O_(2)^(-))but also attributed to the consumption of electrons caused by the PS,which can suppress the recombination of photo-generated carriers as well as strong light scattering and electron trapping effects of CDs.Finally,the possible degradation pathways were proposed by analyzing intermediates via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technique.This research presents a rational design conception to construct a CDs/PS-based photocatalysis/advanced oxidation technology with high-efficient degradation activity for the remediation of organic antibiotic pollutant wastewater and for the improvement of carrier transport kinetics of photocatalysts.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22272151)Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project of Jinhua City,China(No.2023-4-022)。
文摘BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degrading Rhodamine B(RhB)unde mechanical vibrations,they exhibit superior activity compared to pure ZnO.The 40wt%ZnO/BiVO_(4)heterojunction composite displayed the highest activity,along with good stability and recyclability.The enhanced piezoelectric catalytic activity can be attributed to the form ation of an I-scheme heterojunction structure,which can effectively inhibit the electron-hole recombination.Furthermore,hole(h+)and superoxide radical(·O_(2)^(-))are proved to be the primary active species.Therefore,ZnO/BiVO_(4)stands as an efficient and stable piezoelectric catalyst with broad potential application in the field of environmental water pollution treatment.
基金financial support of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22378332,52003219)the Open Fund of Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics(No.2022FE008)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(NO.2022J058)Ministry of Industry and Information Technology high quality development project(TC220A04A-206).
文摘Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are still insufficient for high-barrier packaging applications.In this study,oxygen scavenger hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)and cobalt salt catalyst were incorporated into the PLA/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PLA/PBAT),followed by melting extrusion and three-layer co-extrusion blown film process to prepare the composite films.The oxygen permeability coefficient of the composite film combined with 6 wt%oxygen scavenger and 0.4 wt%catalyst was decreased significantly from 377.00 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1) to 0.98 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1),showing a remarkable enhancement of 384.69 times compared with the PLA/PBAT composite film.Meanwhile,the degradation behavior of the composite film was also accelerated,exhibiting a mass loss of nearly 60%of the original mass after seven days of degradation in an alkaline environment,whereas PLA/PBAT composite film only showed a mass loss of 32%.This work has successfully prepared PLA/PBAT composite films with simultaneously improved oxygen barrier property and degradation behavior,which has great potential for high-demanding green chemistry packaging industries,including food,agricultural,and military packaging.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972016)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JD2417)is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Although solar steam generation strategy is efficient in desalinating seawater,it is still challenging to achieve continuous solar-thermal desalination of seawater and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants.Herein,dynamic regulations of hydrogen bonding networks and solvation structures are realized by designing an asymmetric bilayer membrane consisting of a bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube/Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)nanorod top layer and a bacterial cellulose/Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)nanorod(BCH)bottom layer.Crucially,the hydrogen bonding networks inside the membrane can be tuned by the rich surface–OH groups of the bacterial cellulose and Co_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)as well as the ions and radicals in situ generated during the catalysis process.Moreover,both SO_(4)^(2−)and HSO_(5)−can regulate the solvation structure of Na^(+)and be adsorbed more preferentially on the evaporation surface than Cl^(−),thus hindering the de-solvation of the solvated Na^(+)and subsequent nucleation/growth of NaCl.Furthermore,the heat generated by the solar-thermal energy conversion can accelerate the reaction kinetics and enhance the catalytic degradation efficiency.This work provides a flow-bed water purification system with an asymmetric solar-thermal and catalytic membrane for synergistic solar thermal desalination of seawater/brine and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notably China,reports disproportionately high GC incidences.The disease often progresses asymptoma-tically in the early stages,leading to delayed diagnosis and compromised out-comes.Thus,it is crucial to identify early diagnostic biomarkers and enhance treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.METHODS Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 148 patients with GC treated at the Civil Aviation Shanghai Hospital between December 2022 and December 2023.The associations of coagulation indices-partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen,fibrinogen degradation products(FDP),fasting blood glucose,and D-dimer(D-D)with TNM stage and distant metastasis were examined.RESULTS Prolongation of APTT,PT,and TT was significantly correlated with the GC TNM stage.Hence,abnormal coagulation system activation was closely related to disease progression.Elevated FDP and D-D were significantly associated with distant metastasis in GC(P<0.05),suggesting that increased fibrinolytic activity contributes to increased metastatic risk.CONCLUSION Our Results reveal coagulation indices,FDPs as GC biomarkers,reflecting abnormal coagulation/fibrinolysis,aiding disease progression,metastasis prediction,and helping clinicians assess thrombotic risk for early intervention and personalized treatment plans.
文摘Eritrea faces significant environmental and agricultural challenges due to human activities, rugged terrain, and fluctuating climates like recurrent droughts and erratic rainfall. Desertification, deforestation, and soil erosion are major concerns affecting soil quality, water resources, and vegetation, especially in areas like the Alla catchment. Recent assessments reveal declining vegetation and precipitation levels over four decades, alongside rising temperatures, linked to increased desertification and land degradation driven by climate variations and prolonged droughts. The urgent need for sustainable land management practices is explained by reduced productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. This study focused on modelling land degradation in Eritrea’s Alla catchment using advanced geospatial techniques. Vegetation indices and soil erosion models were used to evaluate critical factors such as rainfall Erosivity, soil erodibility, slope characteristics, and land cover management. The resulting model highlighted varying levels of susceptibility to land degradation, highlighting widespread vulnerability characterized by high and very high susceptibility hotspots. Areas with minimal degradation were found in the northern vegetation-covered regions. Soil loss in the catchment is primarily influenced by inadequate land cover, steep slopes, soil erosion susceptibility, erosive rainfall patterns, and insufficient support practices. The study underscores the urgency of addressing deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices to mitigate soil erosion. Recommendations include enhancing community capacity for effective land management, promoting climate adaptation strategies, and aligning national efforts with the global Sustainable Development Goals to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality.
基金financially supported by the Foundation of Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry,Hubei University of Technology。
文摘The occurrence of tetragonal to monoclinic phase(t→m)transformation in zirconia ceramics under humid ambient conditions induces the low-temperature degradation(LTD).Such t→m transformation could be suppressed by grain size refinement or/and doping small amounts of alumina.Fine-grained dense 3mol%yttria-doped tetragonal zirconia polycrystal(3Y-TZP)ceramics were prepared by pressureless sintering a zirconia powder doped with 0.25wt%alumina.The LTD behaviors of as-prepared 3Y-TZP ceramics were evaluated by accelerated aging at 134℃in water.The samples sintered at 1300℃for 2 h achieve the relative density higher than 99.9%with the average grain size of 147 nm.The 3Y-TZP ceramic exhibits excellent LTD resistance that no t→m transformation takes place after 125 h accelerated aging.Large amounts of defects were observed inside grains evidenced by the high-resolution transmission electron microscopic(HRTEM)analysis.It is proposed that the presence of defects enhances the sintering kinetics and favors the present low-temperature densification.Possible reasons for defects formation were discussed and the mechanical properties of the 3Y-TZP ceramic were reported as well.
文摘Among hyperspectral imaging technologies, interferometric spectral imaging is widely used in remote sening due to advantages of large luminous flux and high resolution. However, with complicated mechanism, interferometric imaging faces the impact of multi-stage degradation. Most exsiting interferometric spectrum reconstruction methods are based on tradition model-based framework with multiple steps, showing poor efficiency and restricted performance. Thus, we propose an interferometric spectrum reconstruction method based on degradation synthesis and deep learning.Firstly, based on imaging mechanism, we proposed an mathematical model of interferometric imaging to analyse the degradation components as noises and trends during imaging. The model consists of three stages, namely instrument degradation, sensing degradation, and signal-independent degradation process. Then, we designed calibration-based method to estimate parameters in the model, of which the results are used for synthesizing realistic dataset for learning-based algorithms.In addition, we proposed a dual-stage interferogram spectrum reconstruction framework, which supports pre-training and integration of denoising DNNs. Experiments exhibits the reliability of our degradation model and synthesized data, and the effectiveness of the proposed reconstruction method.
基金financially supported by the First-Class Curriculum Program at the School of Economics and Management,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(42041005)the National Social Science Foundation of China(23BTQ054)。
文摘Grassland degradation presents overwhelming challenges to biodiversity,ecosystem services,and the socioeconomic sustainability of dependent communities.However,a comprehensive synthesis of global knowledge on the frontiers and key areas of grassland degradation research has not been achieved due to the limitations of traditional scientometrics methods.The present synthesis of information employed BERTopic,an advanced natural language processing tool,to analyze the extensive ecological literature on grassland degradation.We compiled a dataset of 4,504 publications from the Web of Science core collection database and used it to evaluate the geographic distribution and temporal evolution of different grassland types and available knowledge on the subject.Our analysis identified key topics in the global grassland degradation research domain,including the effects of grassland degradation on ecosystem functions,grassland ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation,erosion processes and hydrological models in grasslands,and others.The BERTopic analysis significantly outperforms traditional methods in identifying complex and evolving topics in large datasets of literature.Compared to traditional scientometrics analysis,BERTopic provides a more comprehensive perspective on the research areas,revealing not only popular topics but also emerging research areas that traditional methods may overlook,although scientometrics offers more specificity and detail.Therefore,we argue for the simultaneous use of both approaches to achieve more systematic and comprehensive assessments of specific research areas.This study represents an emerging application of BERTopic algorithms in ecological research,particularly in the critical research focused on global grassland degradation.It also highlights the need for integrating advanced computational methods in ecological research in this era of data explosion.Tools like the BERTopic algorithm are essential for enhancing our understanding of complex environmental problems,and it marks an important stride towards more sophisticated,data-driven analysis in ecology.
基金supported by the Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds (No.16011221038,RQD2022021)Double World-Class Project (No.CX2023010)。
文摘Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effective indicators of ecological change.While previous studies have primarily focused on local community structures and species diversity during a specific season,there is a need to extend the research timeframe and explore broader spatial variations.Additionally,expanding from simple species diversity indices to more multidimensional diversity indices would provide a more comprehensive understanding of wetland health and resilience.To address these gaps,we investigated the effects of wetland degradation on bird diversity across taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional dimensions in the Zoige Wetland,a plateau meadow wetland biodiversity hotspot.Surveys were conducted during both breeding(summer)and overwintering(winter)seasons across 20 transects in 5 sampling areas,representing 4 degradation levels(pristine,low,medium,and high).Our study recorded a total of 106 bird species from 32 families and 14 orders,revealing distinct seasonal patterns in bird community composition and diversity.Biodiversity indices were significantly higher in pristine and low-degraded wetlands,particularly benefiting waterfowl(Anseriformes,Ciconiiformes)and wading birds(Charadriiformes)in winter,when these areas provided superior food resources and habitat conditions.In contrast,medium and highly degraded wetlands supported increased numbers of terrestrial birds(Passeriformes)and raptors(Accipitriformes,Falconiformes).Seasonal differences in taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional diversity indices highlighted the contrasting ecological roles of wetlands during breeding and overwintering periods.Furthermore,indicator species analysis revealed key species associated with specific degradation levels and seasons,providing valuable insights into wetland health.This study underscores the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics in understanding avian responses to wetland degradation.By linking seasonal patterns of bird diversity to habitat conditions,our findings contribute to conservation efforts and provide a framework for assessing wetland degradation and its ecological impacts.
基金supports provided by the National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFC1808401, 2020YFC1808403)National Natural Science Foundation of China (22078213, 21938006, 51973148)+3 种基金Basic Research Project of Cutting-Edge Technology in Jiangsu Province, China (BK20202012)Prospective Application Research Project of Suzhou, China (SYC2022042)Water Research and Technology Project of Suzhou, China (2022006)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, China (PAPD)。
文摘Adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water is an advantageous method for environmental purification.Herein,a feasible strategy is developed to construct a novel dual S-scheme heterojunctions Cu_(7)S_(4)-TiO_(2)-conjugated polymer with a donor-acceptor structure.There are abundant adsorption active sites for adsorption in the porous structure of the composites,which can rapidly capture pollutants through hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions.In addition,the dual S-scheme heterojunctions effectively improve carrier separation while maintaining a strong redox ability.Thus,the optimized 1.5% CST-130 catalysts can adsorb 71% of 20 ppm BPA in 15 min and completely remove it within 30 min with high adsorption capacity and photodegradation efficiency.Therefore,this study provides a new inspiration for synergistic adsorption and degradation of BPA and the construction of dual S-scheme heterojunction.
基金supported by the National Forage Industry Technology System Program (CARS-34)Grassland Ecological Restoration and Management Science and Technology Support Project of Gansu Forestry and Grassland Bureau (GSAU-TSYF-2021-011)。
文摘In recent decades, global climate change and overgrazing have led to severe degradation of alpine meadows. Understanding the changes in soil characteristics and vegetation communities in alpine meadows with different degrees of degradation is helpful to reveal the mechanism of degradation process and take the remediation measures effectively. This study analyzed the changes in vegetation types and soil characteristics and their interrelationships under three degradation degrees, i.e., non-degradation(ND),moderate degradation(MD), and severe degradation(SD) in the alpine meadows of northeastern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, China through the long-term observation. Results showed that the aggressive degradation changed the plant species, with the vegetation altering from leguminous and gramineous to forbs and harmful grasses. The Pielou evenness and Simpson index increased by 24.58% and 7.01%,respectively, the Shannon-Wiener index decreased by 17.52%, and the species richness index remained constant. Soil conductivity, soil organic matter, total potassium, available potassium, and porosity declined.However, the number of vegetation species increased in MD. Compared with ND, the plant diversity in MD enhanced by 8.33%, 8.69%, and 7.41% at family, genus, and species levels, respectively. In conclusion,changes in soil properties due to degradation can significantly influence the condition of above-ground vegetation. Plant diversity increases, which improves the structure of belowground network. These findings may contribute to designing better protection measures of alpine meadows against global climate change and overgrazing.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32172512)the Jiangsu Special Fund for Frontier Foundation Research of Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutralization(Grant No.BK20220005)a project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘5-Aminolevulinic acid(ALA)is a novel plant growth regulator that has shown outstanding capability to promote stomatal opening.Starch degradation,catalyzed byβ-amylase(EC3.2.1.2,BAM),plays an important role in stomatal opening.However,whether the starch breakdown is involved in ALA-regulating stomatal movement is unclear.In the current study,we found that exogenous ALA effectively stimulated the starch breakdown in guard cells,increasedβ-amylase activity and promoted stomatal opening in leaves of apple(Malus×domestica).Based on genome-wide identification,we identified a total of 119 members of BAM gene family in ten commonly Rosaceae crops.Analyses of gene structure,motif identification,and gene pair collinearity revealed relative conservation among members within the same group or subgroup.Among these genes,MdBAM17 and other 12 genes were identified as the orthologous genes of AtBAM1,which is responsible for starch degradation to modulate the stomatal movement in Arabidopsis.qRT-PCR analysis revealed a positive correlation between the expressions of MdBAM17 and stomatal aperture,as well asβ-amylase activity,whereas a negative correlation was observed with the starch content.Subcellular localization analysis confirmed that MdBAM17 is a chloroplast protein,consistent with the AtBAM1.MdBAM17 was mainly expressed in guard cells and responsive to exogenous ALA.Overexpressing MdBAM17 increasedβ-amylase activity and promoted starch breakdown,leading to stomatal opening,which was further strengthened by ALA.RNA-interfering MdBAM17 decreasedβ-amylase activity,resulting in starch accumulation,and impairing the stomatal opening by ALA.However,modulation of MdBAM17 expression did not affect the levels of flavonols and H_(2)O_(2)in guard cells,suggesting that MdBAM17-promoted starch degradation may function at downstream of ROS signaling in the ALAregulated stomatal opening.Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of ALA-regulated stomatal movement.
基金support from Queensland University of Technology,Brisbane,Queensland,Australiafinancial support from ARC Discovery Project(DP210103266).
文摘In this work,we have applied molybdenum(Mo)and titanium(Ti)co-doping to solve the degradation of Ni-rich cathodes.The modified cathode,i.e.,Li(Ni_(0.89)Co_(0.05)Mn_(0.05)Mo_(0.005)Ti_(0.005))O_(2) holds a stable structure with expanded crystal lattice distance which improves Li ion diffusion kinetics.The dopants have suppressed the growth of primary particles,formed a coating on the surface,and promoted the elongated morphology.Moreover,the mechanical strength of these particles has increased,as confirmed by the nanoindentation test,which can help suppress particle cracking.The detrimental H2-H3 phase transition has been postponed by 90 mV allowing the cathode to operate at a higher voltage.A better cycling stability over 100 cycles with 69%capacity retention has been observed.We believe this work points out a way to improve the cycling performance,Coulombic efficiency and capacity retention in Ni-rich cathodes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.31830071,32202561)the earmarked fund for CARS(Grant No.CARS-31)。
文摘Banana fruit ripening is a highly regulatory process involving various layers consisting of transcriptional regulation,epigenetic factor,and post-translational modification.Previously,we reported that MaERF11 cooperated with MaHDA1 to precisely regulate the transcription of ripening-associated genes via histone deacetylation.However,whether MaERF11 is subjected to post-translational modification during banana ripening is largely unknown.In this study,we found that MaERF11 targeted a subset of starch degradation-related genes using the DNA affinity purification sequence(DAP-Seq)approach.Electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA)and dual-luciferase reporter assay(DLR)demonstrated that MaERF11 could specifically bind and repress the expression of the starch degradation-related genes MaAMY3,MaBAM2 and MaGWD1.Further analyses of yeast two-hybrid(Y2H),bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and Luciferase complementation imaging(LCI)assays indicated that MaERF11 interacted with the ubiquitin E3 ligase MaRFA1,and this interaction weakened the MaERF11-mediated transcriptional repression capacity.Collectively,our results suggest an additional regulatory layer in which MaERF11 regulates banana fruit ripening and expands the regulatory network in fruit ripening at the post-translational modification level.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82241219,No.82127808 and No.81921004The Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,No.JCYJ20210324120813037.
文摘BACKGROUND Proteins play a central role in regulating biological functions,and various pathways regulate their synthesis and secretion.Endoplasmic reticulum-associated protein degradation(ERAD)is crucial for monitoring protein synthesis and processing unfolded or misfolded proteins in actively growing tumor cells.However,the role of the multiple ERAD complexes in liver cancer remains unclear.AIM To elucidate the effects of SEL1L-mediated ERAD on Huh7 and explore the underlying mechanisms in vivo and in vitro.METHODS Huh7 cells were treated with ERAD inhibitor to identify ERAD’s role.Cell counting kit-8,5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine and colony formation experiments were performed.Apoptosis level and migration ability were assessed using fluorescence activated cell sorting and Transwell assay,respectively.Huh7 SEL1L knockout cell line was established via clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats,proliferation,apoptosis,and migration were assessed through previous experiments.The role of SEL1L in vivo and the downstream target of SEL1L were identified using Xenograft and mass spectrometry,respectively.RESULTS The ERAD inhibitor suppressed cell proliferation and migration and promoted apoptosis.SEL1L-HRD1 significantly influenced Huh7 cell growth.SEL1L knockout suppressed tumor cell proliferation and migration and enhanced apoptosis.Mass spectrometry revealed EXT2 is a primary substrate of ERAD.SEL1L knockout significantly increased the protein expression of EXT2.Furthermore,EXT2 knockdown partially restored the effect of SEL1L knockout.CONCLUSION ERAD inhibition suppressed the proliferation and migration of Huh7 and promoted its apoptosis.EXT2 plays an important role and ERAD might be a potential treatment for Huh7 hepatocellular carcinoma.
基金the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education,Science,and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Nos.AL-4821012320 and AL-5921122141)。
文摘Cold atmospheric plasma(CAP)has emerged as a promising technology for the degradation of organic dyes,but the underlying mechanisms at the molecular level remain poorly understood.Using density-functional tight-binding(DFTB)-based quantum chemical molecular dynamics at 300 K,we have performed numerical simulations to investigate the degradation mechanism of Disperse Red 1(DR)interacting with CAP-generated oxygen radicals.One hundred directdynamics trajectories were calculated for up to 100 ps simulation time,after which hydrogenabstraction,benzene ring-opening/expanding,formaldehyde formation and modification in the chromophoric azo group which can lead to color-losing were observed.The latter was obtained with yields of around 6%at the given temperature.These findings not only enhance our understanding of CAP treatment processes but also have implications for the development of optimized purification systems for sustainable wastewater treatment.This study underscores the utility of DFTB simulations in unraveling complex chemical processes and guiding the design of advanced treatment strategies in the context of CAP technology.
文摘Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency of photocatalysts.Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9),a narrow gap semiconductor with piezoelectric effect,was prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis method for the degradation of reactive dye KN-R.The results show that the degradation efficiency of KN-R can be significantly improved by piezo-photocatalysis,and the degradation rate constant of piezo-photocatalysis k_(pi-ph)is about 3.4 times as large as the degradation rate constant of piezoelectric catalysis k_(pi)and about 2.6 times as large as the degradation rate constant of photocatalysis k_(ph).At a pH value of 3 and a lower KN-R mass concentration(60 mg/L),a higher degradation efficiency(98.5%)is achieved.CO_(3)^(2-)and cationic surfactant(CTAB)inhibit the degradation of KN-R.It is proved that the contributions of different active species to the degradation of KN-R follow the order:·OH,·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and^(1)O_(2).The possible mechanism of piezo-photocatalytic degradation of KN-R was discussed.The photoexcitation generates a large amount of free charges,and the piezoelectric effect modulates the energy band structure of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)and promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.The synergistic effect of the two factors significantly improves the degradation efficiency of KN-R.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31901462 and 31671613).
文摘Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s organs.Therefore,increasing the Bt protein concentration at the boll stage,especially in bolls,has become the main goal for increasing insect resistance in cotton.In this study,two protein degradation inhibitors(ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid(EDTA)and leupeptin)were sprayed on the bolls,subtending leaves,and whole cotton plants at the peak flowering stage of two Bt cultivars(medium maturation Sikang 1(SK1))and early maturation Zhongmian 425(ZM425)in 2019 and 2020.The Bt protein content and protein degradation metabolism were assessed.The results showed that the Bt protein concentrations were enhanced by 21.3 to 38.8%and 25.0 to 38.6%in the treated bolls of SK1 and ZM425 respectively,while they were decreased in the subtending leaves of these treated bolls.In the treated leaves,the Bt protein concentrations increased by 7.6 to 23.5%and 11.2 to 14.9%in SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The combined application of EDTA and leupeptin to the whole cotton plant increased the Bt protein concentrations in both bolls and subtending leaves.The Bt protein concentrations in bolls were higher,increasing by 22.5 to 31.0%and 19.6 to 32.5%for SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The organs treated with EDTA or/and leupeptin showed reduced free amino acid contents,protease and peptidase activities and significant enhancements in soluble protein contents.These results indicated that inhibiting protein degradation could improve the protein content,thus increasing the Bt protein concentrations in the bolls or/and leaves of cotton plants.Therefore,the increase in the Bt protein concentration without yield reduction suggested that these two protein degradation inhibitors may be applicable for improving insect resistance in cotton production.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572185)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021211158 and 20210302123176)+1 种基金the Key Research&Development Program of Shanxi Province(Social Development,201903D321060)the Key Research&Development program of Shanxi Province(International Cooperation,201903D421079)for the financial support.
文摘A series of BiOBr@biomass carbon derived from locust leaves materials(BiOBr@BC)were fabricated and the photocatalytic property was investigated for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B(RhB)under visible light.The morphology,structure and photoelectrochemical properties of the photocatalysts were characterized by means of SEM,TEM,XRD,XPS,FT-IR,BET,PL,UV-vis/DRS,and EIS techniques.The results showed that the introduction of BC significantly enhanced the photocatalytic activity.When the content of biomass carbon(BC)in a composite is 3%(based on the mass of BiOBr),the obtained BiOBr@BC-3 exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity,degrading 99%of RhB within 20 min.The excellent degradation efficiency after the introduction of BC can be attributed to the enhanced visible light absorption,narrower band gap,and fast electron-hole pair separation rate.The photocatalytic mechanism on the degradation of RhB was illustrated based on the radicals'trapping experiments and semiconductor energy band position.The proposed material is expected to be of significant application value in the field of wastewater treatment.
基金the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21906072,22006057)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20190982)“Doctor of Mass entrepreneurship and innovation”Project in Jiangsu Province。
文摘The synergistic reaction of photocatalysis and advanced oxidation is a valid strategy for the degradation of harmful antibiotic wastewater.Herein,carbon dots(CDs)modified MIL-101(Fe)octahedrons to form CDs/MIL-101(Fe)composite photocatalyst was synthesized for visible light-driven photocatalytic/persulfate(PS)-activated tetracycline(TC)degradation.The electron spin resonance(ESR)spectra,scavenging experiment and electrochemical analysis were carried out to reveal that the high visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation activity of TC over CDs/MIL-101(Fe)photocatalysts is not only ascribed to the production of free active radicals in the CDs/MIL-101(Fe)/PS system(·OH,·SO_(4-),^(1)O_(2),h^(+)and·O_(2)^(-))but also attributed to the consumption of electrons caused by the PS,which can suppress the recombination of photo-generated carriers as well as strong light scattering and electron trapping effects of CDs.Finally,the possible degradation pathways were proposed by analyzing intermediates via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technique.This research presents a rational design conception to construct a CDs/PS-based photocatalysis/advanced oxidation technology with high-efficient degradation activity for the remediation of organic antibiotic pollutant wastewater and for the improvement of carrier transport kinetics of photocatalysts.
