Responding to nitrogen removal of constructed wetlands with modified basalt fiber bio-nest under differernt chain-lengths perfluorocarboxylic acids exposure: Decontamination and metabolism.

Modified basalt fiber bio-nest could enhance the decontamination performance of constructed wetlands (CWs), though influence of different chain-lengths perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) were awaited to be investigated. This study explored different chain-length FPCAs that generated the influence on nitrogen removal in CWs amended with modified basalt fiber bio-nest (CW-BF). Results demonstrated a significant decrease of ammonium (NH-N) by 20.

Enhancing Immune Responses through Modulation of Innate Cell Microenvironments in Lymph Nodes with Virus-Mimetic Vaccines.

Nanovaccines hold significant promise for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. However, the efficacy of many nanovaccines is often limited by inadequate stimulation of both innate and adaptive immune responses. Herein, we explore a rational vaccine strategy aimed at modulating innate cell microenvironments within lymph nodes (LNs) to enhance the generation of effective immune responses.

Short-Term Outcomes of 400-cm Common Limb SADI-S in Chinese Patients with Obesity of BMI < 35 kg/m and Type 2 Diabetes.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term efficacy of single-anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) using a 400-cm common limb in Chinese patients with obesity of low BMI (<35 kg/m²) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Sixteen patients who underwent SADI-S between June 2022 and November 2023 were retrospectively analyzed and evaluated at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The primary outcome was the rate of diabetes remission (HbA1c < 6.

Excess Weight Loss at 6 Months Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Correlates with the Remission of Hyperuricemia.

Background: Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder associated with obesity. Many studies have reported the effect of bariatric surgery on the decrease of serum uric acid level in patients with hyperuricemia. However, since the update of diagnostic criteria of hyperuricemia, the correlation between preoperative body mass index, postoperative weight changes, and the remission of hyperuricemia in patients with obesity after sleeve gastrectomy requires consensus.

Size Effects of Nanoenabled Agrochemicals in Sustainable Crop Production: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives.

Nanoenabled agrochemicals mainly including nanopesticides and nanofertilizers based on nanotechnology play a crucial role in plant protection and food security. These agrochemicals exhibit high dose delivery efficiency and biological activity due to their unique nanoscale properties. However, nanoscale properties can also be a double-edged sword, posing potential risks to both humans and the environment.

Double-Chamber Underwater Thruster Diaphragm with Flexible Displacement Detection Function.

The purpose of this paper is to develop a self-detecting diaphragm integrated with a flexible sensor, which is utilized in an underwater thruster. Resistive strain sensors are easy to manufacture and integrate due to their advantages in reliable stretchability and ductility. Inspired by the structure of neurons, we fabricated resistive flexible sensors using silica gel as the matrix with carbon black and carbon nanotubes as additives.

Bioelectricity drives transformation of nitrogen and perfluorooctanoic acid in constructed wetlands: Performances and mechanisms.

In this study, constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) filled with modified basalt fiber (MBF) via iron modification was utilized for treating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) containing sewage. Results showed the significant promotion by bioelectricity on ammonium and total nitrogen by 7.80-8.

Quercetin alleviates inflammation induced by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in MARC-145 cells through the regulation of arachidonic acid and glutamine metabolism.

Background: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection causes severe inflammatory response, respiratory disease and sow reproductive failure. Quercetin is among the widely occurring polypheno found abundantly in nature. Quercetin has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-viral properties.

Modified basalt fiber filled in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell: Comparison of performance and microbial impacts under PFASs exposure.

Basalt fiber (BF) with modification of iron (Fe-MBF) and calcium (Ca-MBF) were filled into constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) for innovative comparison of improved performance under perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure. More enhancement on nitrogen and phosphorus removal was observed by Fe-MBF than Ca-MBF, with significant increase of ammonium (NH-N) removal by 3.36-5.

Synergistic risk in the gut and liver: Insights into the toxic mechanisms and molecular interactions of combined exposure to triazophos and fenvalerate in zebrafish.

The simultaneous or sequential application of pesticides such as triazophos (TRI) and fenvalerate (FEN) in agriculture results in their residues co-existing in the environments. However, the impact of co-exposure to TRI and FEN on the gut-liver axis, along with the underlying mechanisms, remains unclear. Our results showed that exposure to FEN (96 h-LC value of 0.

Innovative application of basalt fibers as biological carrier in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell for improvement of performance under perfluorooctanoic acid exposure.

Basalt fiber (BF) was filled in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) as bio-carrier for enhancement of operation performance under perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure. In this study, although PFOA caused significant decline of ammonium removal by 7.5-7.

Efficient delivery of the herbicide quinclorac by nanosuspension for enhancing deposition, uptake and herbicidal activity.

Background: The presence of barnyardgrass poses a threat to global food security by reducing rice yields. Currently, herbicides are primarily applied for weed management. However, the effectiveness of herbicide deposition and uptake on barnyardgrass is limited as a consequence of the high wax content on leaves, low water solubility and extreme lipophilicity of herbicides.

Making the Complicated Simple: A Minimizing Carrier Strategy on Innovative Nanopesticides.

The flourishing progress in nanotechnology offers boundless opportunities for agriculture, particularly in the realm of nanopesticides research and development. However, concerns have been raised regarding the human and environmental safety issues stemming from the unrestrained use of non-therapeutic nanomaterials in nanopesticides. It is also important to consider whether the current development strategy of nanopesticides based on nanocarriers can strike a balance between investment and return, and if the complex material composition genuinely improves the efficiency, safety, and circularity of nanopesticides.

Mendelian randomization and transcriptome analysis identified immune-related biomarkers for osteoarthritis.

Background: The immune microenvironment assumes a significant role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the current biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of OA are not satisfactory. Our study aims to identify new OA immune-related biomarkers to direct the prevention and treatment of OA using multi-omics data.

Co-exposure to deltamethrin and cyazofamid: variations in enzyme activity and gene transcription in the earthworm (Eisenia fetida).

Pesticide formulations are typically applied as mixtures, and their synergistic effects can increase toxicity to the organisms in the environment. Despite pesticide mixtures being the leading cause of pesticide exposure incidents, little attention has been given to assessing their combined toxicity and interactions. This survey purposed to reveal the cumulative toxic effects of deltamethrin (DEL) and cyazofamid (CYA) on earthworms (Eisenia fetida) by examining multiple endpoints.

Evaluation of ecological impacts with ferrous iron addition in constructed wetland under perfluorooctanoic acid stress.

In this study, ferrous ion (Fe(II)) had the potential to promote ecological functions in constructed wetlands (CWs) under perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) stress. Concretely, Fe(II) at 30 mg/L and 20-30 mg/L even led to 11.37% increase of urease and 93.

Modified basalt fibers boost performance of constructed wetlands: Comparison between surface coating and chemical grafting.

Modified basalt fiber (MBF) is a potential material that has been applied in wastewater treatment fields. In this study, superior performances of MBFs by calcium (Ca-MBF) and polyethyleneimine modification (PEI-MBF) were compared in constructed wetlands (CWs). Via chemical grafting, higher biofilm contents were observed on the surface of PEI-MBF, compared to Ca-MBF.

Nano-Micro Core-Shell Fibers for Efficient Pest Trapping.

Insect sex pheromones as an alternative to chemical pesticides hold promising prospects in pest control. However, their burst release and duration need to be optimized. Herein, pheromone-loaded core-shell fibers composed of degradable polycaprolactone and polyhydroxybutyrate were prepared by coaxial electrospinning.

Multifunctional Borax Cross-Linked Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum Hydrogels with Crop Nutritional Function as Carriers for Dual-Responsive Acaricide Release.

Hydrogels with porous networks have received considerable attention in smart pesticide delivery due to their inherent versatility. In this study, acaricide cyetpyrafen (CPF)-loaded borax (BO) cross-linked hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) (CPF@BO--HPG, CBG) hydrogels were prepared by cross-linking and pesticide loading simultaneously. The flowable CBG hydrogels with 3D porous network structures had better wetting and spreading ability on Blanco leaves and a hydrophobic interface.

Comprehensive response of microbes to Ag and AgS nanoparticles and silver spatial distribution in constructed wetlands.

This study investigated functional bacteria, key enzymes, and nitrogen metabolism in vertical flow constructed wetlands (CWs) after exposing to silver, silver sulfide nanoparticles (Ag NPs and AgS NPs), and silver iron (Ag), and silver spatial distribution in CWs for 155 days. Ag NPs and AgS NPs affected species richness and diversity whereas Ag showed the higher the species diversity indices. Sequencing analysis exhibited that Ag NPs or Ag significantly inhibited nitrogen metabolic process by hindering the relative activity of functional enzymes, downregulating relative abundances of nrfA, norB and napA for Ag NPs, nxrA gene for Ag, while AgS NPs inhibited relative abundance of nirA.

Intra-Operative Definition of Glioma Infiltrative Margins by Visualizing Immunosuppressive Tumor-Associated Macrophages.

Accurate delineation of glioma infiltrative margins remains a challenge due to the low density of cancer cells in these regions. Here, a hierarchical imaging strategy to define glioma margins by locating the immunosuppressive tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is proposed. A pH ratiometric fluorescent probe CP2-M that targets immunosuppressive TAMs by binding to mannose receptor (CD206) is developed, and it subsequently senses the acidic phagosomal lumen, resulting in a remarkable fluorescence enhancement.