Generation of plane spiral orbital angular momentum using circular double-slot Vivaldi antenna array.

A novel and feasible solution to generate plane spiral orbital angular momentum (PSOAM) vortex beam is proposed in this paper. The general principle of generating PSOAM in circular antenna array (CAA) is deduced, and verified by the simulation of the dipole CAA. Four double-slot Vivaldi antenna elements connect sequentially and are inserted into a CAA, which makes the proposed antenna easily fabricated and fully miniaturized.

Anti-proliferation and apoptosis-inducing effects of sodium aescinate on retinoblastoma Y79 cells.

Aim: To investigate the anti-proliferation and apoptosis-inducing effects of sodium aescinate (SA) on retinoblastoma Y79 cells and its mechanism.

Methods: Y79 cells were cultured at different drug concentrations for different periods of time (24, 48, and 72h). The inhibitory effect of SA on proliferation of Y79 cells was detected by the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, and the morphology of Y79 cells in each group was observed under an inverted microscope.

Effects of FOXO1 on the proliferation and cell cycle-, apoptosis- and steroidogenesis-related genes expression in sheep granulosa cells.

Forkhead boxO (FOXO) transcription factors regulate diverse biological processes, including cellular metabolism, cell apoptosis, and the cell cycle. Results from several studies indicate FOXO1 regulates different granulosa cell (GC) pathways involved in proliferation, survival and differentiation. Functions and mechanisms of FOXO1 regulation of sheep GCs remain unclear.

An Insight into the Excitation States of Small Molecular Semiconductor Y6.

Y6 is a new type of non-fullerene acceptor, which has led to power conversion efficiencies of single-junction polymer solar cells over 17% when combined with a careful choice of polymeric donors. However, the excited state characteristics of Y6, which is closely correlated with its opto-electronic applications, are not clear yet. In this work, we studied the excited state properties of the Y6 solution and Y6 film, by using steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopies as well as time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) calculations.

Collateral Damage: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Abdominal Emergency Presentations.

Introduction: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus. Public information created awareness as well as concern in the general population. There has been a reported decrease in the number of patients attending emergency departments (ED) during the pandemic.

DNAzyme and rGO based fluorescence assay for Fpg activity analysis, drug screening, and bacterial imaging.

Due to the significant role of formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase (Fpg) in physiological processes and DNA oxidative damage-related diseases, it is essential to establish sensitive methods for monitoring the Fpg activity in vitro and in vivo so as to illustrate its concrete role in these events. In this work, a sensitive, simple and reliable fluorescence assay was developed by taking the advantages of DNAzyme assisted cascade signal amplification and ultra-high fluorescence quenching efficiency of reduced graphene oxide (rGO). This detection system consisted of DNAzyme, rGO and fluorescence probe allows the activity of Fpg to be detected in a linear range from 0 to 80 U/mL with a detection limit of 0.

An optimal prognostic model based on gene expression for clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent type of RCC; however, prognostic prediction tools for ccRCC are scant. Developing mRNA or long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-based risk assessment tools may improve the prognosis in patients with ccRCC. RNA-sequencing and prognostic data from patients with ccRCC were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas and the European Bioinformatics Institute Array database at the .

Rhythm-Dependent Multilayer Brain Network for the Detection of Driving Fatigue.

Fatigue driving has attracted a great deal of attention for its huge influence on automobile accidents. Recognizing driving fatigue provides a primary but significant way for addressing this problem. In this paper, we first conduct the simulated driving experiments to acquire the EEG signals in alert and fatigue states.

Micro-nano NiO-MnCoO heterostructure with optimal interfacial electronic environment for high performance and enhanced lithium storage kinetics.

This manuscript provides an in situ synthesis method for the self-assembly of a heterostructured NiO-MnCo2O4 micro-nano composite with a poriferous shell. The special shell structure effectively alleviated the volume variation and subsequently enhanced the diffusivity of ions in the cycling process for cyclic stability. The inner spaces among the stacked nanoparticles are conducive to electrolyte infiltration and the transfer of ion/electrons with low concentration polarization.

Toward high-performance nanofibrillated cellulose/aramid fibrid paper-based composites via polyethyleneimine-assisted decoration of silica nanoparticle onto aramid fibrid.

Flexible paper-based nanocomposites dielectrics are of crucial importance in electrical insulation and advanced electrical power systems. In this work, a novel nanofibrillated cellulose/aramid fibrid (NFC/AF) composite was fabricated by vacuum-assisted filtration process. In order to improve the dielectric property of the composites, carboxylated nano-SiO was chemically coated onto aramid fibrid via molecular self-assembly with the aid of phosphoric acid (PA) pretreatment and subsequent polyethyleneimine (PEI) functionalization.

Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of CoMn₂O₄ as Novel Material for Lithium Ion Battery Application.

The pure phase CoMn₂O₄ samples are successfully prepared by solvothermal method combined with calcination at different temperatures (600, 700 and 800 °C). The structure and morphology for CoMn₂O₄ samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The electrochemical properties for different samples were tested by battery testing system and electrochemical workstation.

The associations between anxiety/depression and plasma chromogranin A among healthy workers: Results from EHOP study.

Objectives: Chromogranin A (CgA) is regarded as an indicator of sympathetic tone and adrenomedullary system activity. Catestatin is one of CgA-derived fragments through proteolytic processing. Many studies have confirmed the correlation between anxiety/depression and the salivary CgA level.

Investigation on entraining and enhancing human circadian rhythm in closed environments using daylight-like LED mixed lighting.

Humans can undergo circadian disruption and misalignment when living in closed environments without sufficient daylight. Therefore, it is of great significance to investigate the effects of artificial light on the circadian rhythm. In this work, the red, green, blue, warm white, and cool white (RGBWW) five-channel light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were fabricated as the only light sources in the closed environment.

WITHDRAWN: SNX10 deficiency restricts foam cell formation and protects against atherosclerosis by suppressing CD36-Lyn axis.

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BIG1 controls macrophage pro-inflammatory responses through ARF3-mediated PI(4,5)P2 synthesis.

Sepsis is caused by a dysregulated host inflammatory response to serious infections resulting in life-threatening organ dysfunction. The high morbidity and mortality make sepsis still a major clinical problem. Here, we investigated the roles of Brefeldin A-inhibited guanine nucleotide-exchange factor 1 (BIG1) in the pathogenesis process of sepsis and the underlying mechanisms.

Measuring the Replicative Lifespan of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Using the HYAA Microfluidic Platform.

The replicative aging of the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been a useful model for dissecting the molecular mechanisms of the aging process. Traditionally, the replicative lifespan (RLS) is measured by manually dissecting mother cells from daughter cells, which is a very tedious process. Since 2012, several microfluidic systems have been developed to automate the dissection process, significantly accelerating RLS determination.

Evaluation of the inhibition of chlorophenols towards human cytochrome P450 3A4 and differences among various species.

Chlorophenols (CPs) are important pollutants detected frequently in the environment. This study intended to detect the inhibitory effects of fourteen CPs (2-CP, 3-CP, 4-CP, 4C2AP, 4C3MP, 2.4-DCP, 2.

The Evolution of Publication Hotspots in Electronic Health Records from 1957 to 2016 and Differences Among Six Countries.

This study aims to reveal the evolution of publication hotspots in the field of electronic health records (EHRs) and differences among countries. We applied keyword frequency analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, principal component analysis, multidimensional scaling analysis, and visualization technology to compare the high-frequency Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms in six countries during the periods 1957-2008 and 2009-2016. After 2009, the number of MeSH terms reflecting information exchange and information mining increased, and various types of evaluations based on EHRs and cohort studies significantly increased.

Sorting Nexin 10 Mediates Metabolic Reprogramming of Macrophages in Atherosclerosis Through the Lyn-Dependent TFEB Signaling Pathway.

Rationale: SNX10 (sorting nexin 10) has been reported to play a critical role in regulating macrophage function and lipid metabolism.

Objective: To investigate the precise role of SNX10 in atherosclerotic diseases and the underlying mechanisms.

Methods And Results: SNX10 expression was compared between human healthy vessels and carotid atherosclerotic plaques.

Doping-free complementary WSe circuit via van der Waals metal integration.

Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors have attracted considerable attention for the development of ultra-thin body transistors. However, the polarity control of 2D transistors and the achievement of complementary logic functions remain critical challenges. Here, we report a doping-free strategy to modulate the polarity of WSe transistors using same contact metal but different integration methods.