Mechanism of improved cellulase production by Trichoderma reesei in water-supply solid-state fermentation.

High production cost of cellulases limits its commercial application on lignocellulose. Solid-state fermentation (SSF) has special advantages of water and energy conservation, however, the lack of free water and water loss during fermentation limits its application. In this paper, a constructed water-supply SSF was used to improve carboxymethyl cellulose activity and filter paper activity of 1.

Reviving Zn Dendrites to Electroactive Zn by Ion Sieve Interface.

Zn dendrite formation during repeated plating/stripping processes limits the practical use of Zn-metal anodes in reliable and affordable energy storage. Traditional methods, including dendrite suppression and dendrite regulation, fail under demanding performance conditions due to Zn diffusion limitations and concentration gradients. Here, using an in situ pre-zincation approach, a LiZnTiO (LZTO, 0 View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Archipelago-like oxygen-vacancies-enriched amorphous-crystalline heterointerface for enhanced water splitting.

Advancing the development of proficient bifunctional water splitting electrocatalysts and deciphering the underlying drivers of their performance are pivotal for accelerating the sustainable hydrogen energy sector. In this study, a novel Fe and P dual-doped cobalt molybdate electrocatalyst (P-FCMO@NF) is engineered in-situ on a nickel foam substrate that induces an archipelago-like amorphous-crystalline heterointerface as well as abundant oxygen vacancies (V) on the near-surface, in favor of the electron transport and enhancing the water splitting capability respectively. Consequently, P-FCMO@NF exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance in 1 M KOH solution.

Harmony in Nature: Exploring the Multisensory Impact of Classical Gardens on Individuals' Well-Being.

Chinese classical gardens, designated as a vital world cultural heritage, embody a lasting legacy transcending generation. Despite the cultural importance of these gardens, a notable research gap exists in deciphering the nuanced emotional and physiological responses triggered by individual elements within classical garden landscapes. Our research question aims to uncover the specific emotional and physiological impacts of key garden elements-plants, architecture, waterscape, and rockery-on visitors, with a particular focus on the Humble Administrator's Garden.

The Continuing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings.

Purpose: This retrospective observational study of health claims data seeks to quantify the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on DR screening rates in central Massachusetts.

Methods: Retrospective claims data from the UMass Memorial Managed Care Network were collected for the years of 2018-2022. Comprehensive and DR screening exams were identified using CPT codes for patients with diabetes.

An Overview of Millimeter-Wave Radar Modeling Methods for Autonomous Driving Simulation Applications.

Autonomous driving technology is considered the trend of future transportation. Millimeter-wave radar, with its ability for long-distance detection and all-weather operation, is a key sensor for autonomous driving. The development of various technologies in autonomous driving relies on extensive simulation testing, wherein simulating the output of real radar through radar models plays a crucial role.

Real emotional experience of family members of patients transported within hospital in neurosurgical intensive care unit: A descriptive qualitative study.

Aim: To understand the real experience of family members of patients in neurosurgical intensive care unit (NICU) during intra-hospital transport (IHT), explore their inner needs and provide effective intervention measures for the construction of standardized IHT plan.

Design: A descriptive qualitative study.

Methods: For the purposes of this study, 10 family members of IHT patients were included using a purposive sampling method.

Interfacial Engineering of Zn Metal via a Localized Conjugated Layer for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery.

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are regarded as promising and efficient energy storage systems owing to remarkable safety and satisfactory capacity. Nevertheless, the instability of zinc metal anodes, characterized by issues such as dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions, poses a significant barrier to widespread applications. Herein, we address this challenge by designing a localized conjugated structure comprising a cyclic polyacrylonitrile polymer (CPANZ), induced by a Zn-based Lewis acid (zinc trifluoromethylsulfonate) at a temperature of 120 °C.

CuO/Cu nanorod skeleton supported Ru-doped CoO/NC nanocomposites for overall water splitting.

High overpotential and low stability are major challenges for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)/oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Tuning the electronic structure of catalysts is regarded as a core strategy to enhance catalytic activity. Herein, we report CuO/Cu nanorod skeleton supported Ru doped cobalt oxide/nitrogen-doped carbon nanocomposites (Ru-CoO/NC/CuO/Cu, denoted as RCUF) as bifunctional catalysis.

Oxygen vacancies enhanced electrocatalytic water splitting of P-FeMoO initiated via phosphorus doping.

Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are abundant and cost-effective materials. However, poor conductivity and low intrinsic activity limit their application in electrolyzed water catalysts. Herein, we prepared P-FeMoO in situ on nickel foam (P-FMO@NF) by phosphorylation-modified FeMoO to optimize its electrocatalytic properties.

Impetigo herpetiformis in the second trimester: a case report and review of the literature.

Impetigo herpetiformis is a rare skin disease that most often occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is currently considered as a form of generalized pustular psoriasis and the typical skin lesions comprise small sterile pustules. Here, a case of impetigo herpetiformis in the second trimester of pregnancy after 7 weeks of hydroxychloroquine administration for suspected Sjogren's syndrome is reported.

Surface reconstruction of RuO/CoO amorphous-crystalline heterointerface for efficient overall water splitting.

The rational construction of amorphous-crystalline heterointerface can effectively improve the activity and stability of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, RuO/CoO (RCO) amorphous-crystalline heterointerface is prepared via oxidation method. The optimal RCO-10 exhibits low overpotentials of 57 and 231 mV for HER and OER at 10 mA cm, respectively.

Benign and Malignant Ovarian Teratomas: Multimodality Imaging Findings With Histopathologic Correlation.

The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the imaging findings along with histopathologic correlation of mature (benign) teratomas and malignant ovarian teratomas, which include both immature teratomas and malignant degeneration of mature teratomas. The radiologist's ability to provide an accurate diagnosis plays an essential role in guiding the interdisciplinary care of patients with malignant teratomas and improving their outcomes.

ESE-1 mediates lipopolysaccharide-induced BV2 cell inflammation via upregulation of HMGB1 expression.

Microglial inflammation is characterized by an increase in proinflammatory cytokines and proinflammatory enzyme levels, facilitating inflammation-mediated neuronal apoptosis. Previous studies indicated that both high-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) and E26 transformation-specific sequence (ETS) transcription factor-1 (ESE-1) are involved in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-mediated neuroinflammation. In the present study, we hypothesized that the ESE-1 modulates HMGB1 expression and is thus involved in LPS-mediated microglial inflammation.

Development of a rapid simultaneous assay of two urinary tetrasaccharide metabolites using differential ion mobility and tandem mass spectrometry and its application to patients with glycogen storage disease (type Ib and II).

Glucose tetrasaccharide (Glc) and maltotetraose (M) are important biomarkers for Pompe disease and other glycogen storage diseases (GSDs). With the development of new treatments for GSDs, more specific and sensitive bioanalytical methods are needed to determine biomarkers. In recent years, differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) has become an effective analytical technique with high selectivity and specificity.

Serum extracellular vesicles with NSD1 and FBXO7 mRNA as novel biomarkers for gastric cancer.

Background: Messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in serum extracellular vesicles (EVs) are effective non-invasive biomarkers for various types of cancer, however, their role as biomarkers for gastric cancer is yet to be investigated. Therefore, the current study was designed to explore their potential as novel biomarkers for gastric cancer.

Methods: The mRNAs in serum EVs from four patients with gastric cancer and four healthy controls were investigated.

activated by GCN4 regulates secondary metabolism under nitrogen limitation conditions in .

Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) is a pyruvate transporter that plays a crucial role in regulating the carbon metabolic flow and is considered an essential mechanism for microorganisms to adapt to environmental changes. However, it remains unclear how MPC responds to environmental stress in organisms. General control non-derepressible 4 (GCN4), a key regulator of nitrogen metabolism, plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of fungi.

Synthesis of Ni B/Ni via Vacuum-Induced for Ultrahigh Stable and Efficient Methanol Oxidation.

Designing efficient catalysts to promote the electrochemical oxidation of anodes is the core of the development of electrochemical synthesis technologies, such as HER and CO RR. Here, a novel vacuum induction strategy is used to synthesize nickel boride/nickel (Ni B/Ni) heterostructure catalyst for electrochemical oxidation of methanol into formic acid. The catalyst has extremely high reactivity (only 146.

Crosstalk between Breast Milk N-Acetylneuraminic Acid and Infant Growth in a Gut Microbiota-Dependent Manner.

The healthy growth of infants during early life is associated with lifelong consequences. Breastfeeding has positive impacts on reducing obesity risk, which is likely due to the varied components of breast milk, such as N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac). However, the effect of breast milk Neu5Ac on infant growth has not been well studied.