High-pressure band-gap engineering and structural properties of van der Waals BiOCl nanosheets.

van der Waals BiOCl semiconductors have gained significant attention due to their excellent photochemical catalysis, low-cost and non-toxicity. However, their intrinsic wide band gap limits visible light utilization. This study explores high-pressure band-gap engineering, a "chemical clean" method, to optimize BiOCl's electronic structure.

Polysaccharides from fermented garlic attenuate high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice through gut microbes.

The weight loss and lipid-lowering effects of fermented garlic polysaccharides (BGP) in obese mice were analyzed by detecting the intestinal flora and short-chain fatty acids. An obesity model was established by feeding mice a high-fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks. After euthanasia, biochemical index testing and hematoxylin and eosin staining were performed.

Grain size modulation to optimize the wave-absorbing properties of FeSiCr alloy micropowder.

In this paper, the ball-milled flake FeSiCr alloy is subjected to a vacuum annealing temperature between 300 and 500 °C. The results show that the appropriate heat treatment temperature increases the average grain size of the material, eliminates defects and internal stresses, and improves the complex permeability of the material. The optimum wave-absorbing performance of the material is achieved when the heat treatment temperature is 400 °C with the minimum reflectivity RL reaching -56.

Differences in microbial communities among different types of zaopei and their effects on quality and flavor of baijiu.

Three types of zaopei (fermented grain) of xiaoqu light-flavor baijiu (XQZP), daqu light-flavor baijiu (DQZP), and strong-flavor baijiu (SFZP) at the end of fermentation and their dominant lactic acid bacteria were systematically compared and analyzed in this study. The results showed that these three types of zaopei differed significantly in acidity, reducing sugar content, and ethanol content, and that the main factors influencing their microbial community were acidity and lactic acid. The diversity and contents of flavor substances were significantly higher in SFZP than in DQZP and XQZP.

KHDRBS1 regulates the pentose phosphate pathway and malignancy of GBM through SNORD51-mediated polyadenylation of ZBED6 pre-mRNA.

Glioblastoma is one of the most common and aggressive primary brain tumors. The aberration of metabolism is the important character of GBM cells and is tightly related to the malignancy of GBM. We mainly verified the regulatory effects of KHDRBS1, SNORD51 and ZBED6 on pentose phosphate pathway and malignant biological behavior in glioblastoma cells, such as proliferation, migration and invasion.

Whole-genome sequencing of clinical isolates of Klebsiella michiganensi in China carrying bla and bla.

Aim: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, phenotypes, and carriage of resistance genes of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella michiganensis strains isolated in our hospital.

Method: ology: Four K. michiganensis strains were collected from January 2015 to December 2023.

High-Throughput Sequencing Analysis of Microbiota and Enzyme Activities in from Seven Provinces in Southern China.

, a pivotal starter in baijiu fermentation, provides the most microflora and enzymes to initiate and maintain baijiu brewing. This study aims to explore the differences in microbiota and enzyme activities among samples from seven provinces in southern China using high-throughput sequencing, plate isolation, and activity detection. The analyses revealed significant differences in bacterial and fungal communities across the samples.

Biocontrol of rusted root rot in Panax ginseng by a combination of extracts from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YY8 crude protein and Enterobacteriaceae YY115 ethyl acetate.

Background: Rusted root rot is one of the most common root diseases in Panax ginseng, and Cylindrocarpon destructans is one of the main pathogenic fungus. The objective of this study was to screen and explore the extracts of biocontrol bacteria isolated from ginseng rhizosphere soil against Cylindrocarpon destructans.

Results: Bacterial strains Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YY8 and Enterobacteriacea YY115 were isolated and found to exhibit in vitro antifungal activity against C.

Olivine-Type FeGeX (X = S, Se, and Te): A Novel Class of Anode Materials for Exceptional Sodium Storage Performance.

The introduction of abundant metals to form ternary germanium-based chalcogenides can dilute the high price and effectively buffer the volume variation of germanium. Herein, olivine-structured FeGeX (X = S, Se, and Te) are synthesized by a chemical vapor transport method to compare their sodium storage properties. A series of in situ and ex situ measurements validate a combined intercalation-conversion-alloying reaction mechanism of FeGeX.

SIRT1: a novel regulator in colorectal cancer.

The class-III histone deacetylase SIRT1 is the most extensively investigated sirtuin deacetylase. It is resistant to the broad deacetylase inhibitor trichostatin A and depends on oxidized nicotinamide adenine nucleotide (NAD). SIRT1 plays a crucial role in the tumorigenesis of numerous types of cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC).

Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses of Soybean Protein Isolate on Pigments and Monacolin K Production.

pigments (MPs) and monacolin K (MK) are important secondary metabolites produced by spp. This study aimed to investigate the effect of soybean protein isolate (SPI) on the biosynthesis of MPs and MK based on the analysis of physiological indicators, transcriptomes, and metabolomes. The results indicated that the growth, yellow MPs, and MK production of MS-1 were significantly enhanced by SPI, which were 8.

Lunar Regolith Geopolymer Concrete for In-Situ Construction of Lunar Bases: A Review.

The construction of lunar bases represents a fundamental challenge for deep space exploration, lunar research, and the exploitation of lunar resources. In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) technology constitutes a pivotal tool for constructing lunar bases. Using lunar regolith to create geopolymers as construction materials offers multiple advantages as an ISRU technique.

High-Entropy Alloys and Their Affinity with Hydrogen: From Cantor to Platinum Group Elements Alloys.

Properties of high-entropy alloys are currently in the spotlight due to their promising applications. One of the least investigated aspects is the affinity of these alloys to hydrogen, its diffusion, and reactions. In this study, high pressure is applied at ambient temperature and stress-induced diffusion of hydrogen is investigated into the structure of high-entropy alloys (HEA) including the famous Cantor alloy as well as less known, but nevertheless important platinum group (PGM) alloys.

Tumorigenic role of Pak4 in ovarian cancer and its correlation with immune infiltration.

Background: Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of gynecological cancer death. Pak4 has been proved to be tumorigenic in many types of cancers, but its role in ovarian cancer is still not clarified.

Methods: In this study, we used immunohistochemistry to investigate into Pak4 expression in different histological types of ovarian cancer.

Strong Swelling and Symmetrization in Siliceous Zeolites due to Hydrogen Insertion at High Pressure.

Hydrogen and helium saturate the 1D pore systems of the high-silica (Si/Al>30) zeolites Theta-One (TON), and Mobile-Twelve (MTW) at high pressure based on x-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and Monte Carlo simulations. In TON, a strong 22 % volume increase occurs above 5 GPa with a transition from the collapsed P2 to a symmetrical, swelled Cmc2 form linked to an increase in H content from 12 H/unit cell in the pores to 35 H/unit cell in the pores and in the framework of the material. No transition and continuous collapse of TON is observed in helium indicating that the mechanism of H insertion is distinct from other fluids.

Association of the blood levels of specific volatile organic compounds with nonfatal cardio-cerebrovascular events in US adults.

Background: Cardio-cerebrovascular diseases constitute a major global public health burden. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) exposure has become progressively severe, endangering human health and becoming one of the main concerns in environmental pollution. The associations of VOCs exposure with nonfatal cardio-cerebrovascular events have not been identified in observational study with a large sample size, so we aim to examine the association in US adult population.

Metagenome-assembled genome reveals species and functional composition of Jianghan chicken gut microbiota and isolation of Pediococcus acidilactic with probiotic properties.

Background: Chickens are one of the most widely farmed animals worldwide and play a crucial role in meat and egg production. Gut microbiota is essential for chickens' health, disease, growth, and egg production. However, native chickens such as Jianghan chickens have better meat and egg production quality than centralized chickens, their intestinal microbial diversity is richer, and the potential gut microbial resources may bring health benefits to the host.

Unveiling the microbiota of sauce-flavor and its relationships with flavors and color during maturation.

This study investigated the microbial community in three-color sauce-flavor (black, yellow, and white) throughout their maturation processes, together with their physicochemical factors, culturable microbes, flavor components, and fermenting vitalities. Results from high-throughput sequencing revealed distinct microbial diversity, with more pronounced variations in bacterial community than in fungal community. Firmicutes and Ascomycota emerged as the most dominant bacterial and fungal phyla, respectively, during maturation.

Lower Gluteal Liposuction Combined With Upper Gluteal and Infragluteal Region Fat Grafting: A Novel Concept to Improve Gluteal Ptosis.

Background: Gluteal ptosis results in a severe disturbance of gluteal aesthetics. Currently, satisfactory procedures for improving gluteal ptosis are lacking.

Objectives: To improve gluteal ptosis, the authors propose a novel concept of combined liposuction of the lower gluteal region and fat grafting to the upper gluteal and infragluteal regions, and verify its efficacy and safety.

Correction of Lying Ear and Aesthetic Modification of Helix and Ear Lobule With Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection: Experience in Chinese Patients.

Background: Large and long ears are regarded as symbols of wealth and health in East Asian culture, and people with lying ears often want their ears to be more exposed and prominent. Surgeries to correct lying ears have been documented.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the correction of lying ears and the aesthetic modification of helix and ear lobule with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections.