Linear and nonlinear thermoelectric transport in a quantum spin Hall insulators coupled with a nanomagnet.

Thermoelectric effects in quantum systems have been focused in recent years. Thermoelectric energy conversion study of systems with edge states, such as quantum Hall insulators and quantum spin Hall insulators, is one of the most important frontier topics in material science and condensed-matter physics. Based on the previous paper (Gresta in Phys Rev Lett 123:186801, 2019), we further investigated the linear and nonlinear thermoelectric transport properties of helical edge states of the quantum spin Hall insulators coupled with double nanomagnet, calculated the Seebeck coefficients [Formula: see text] and the thermoelectrical figure of merit ZT, discussed the influence of the length of the nanomagnet and the relative tilt angle of component of the magnetization perpendicular on the thermoelectric coefficients ([Formula: see text] and ZT), and summarized some meaningful conclusions in the linear response regime.

Thermoelectric transport in two-terminal topological nodal-line semimetals nanowires.

Recently discovered topological nodal-line semimetals (TNLSMs) have received considerable research interest due to their rich physical properties and potential applications. TNLSMs have the particular band structure to lead to many novel properties. Here we theoretically study the thermoelectric transport of a two-terminal pristine TNLSM nanowires and TNLSMs--junctions.

The adipokinetic hormone signaling system regulates the sensitivity of Bactrocera dorsalis to malathion.

The neuropeptide adipokinetic hormone (AKH) binds to the AKH receptor (AKHR) to regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It also participates in the insect anti-stress response. We used RT-qPCR to detect the expression levels of 39 neuropeptides in malathion-susceptible (MS) and malathion-resistant (MR) strains of Bactrocera dorsalis.

The Transcription Factor Regulates the Susceptibility of to Abamectin via .

Pesticide resistance is a serious problem that poses a major challenge to pest control. One of the most potent resistance mechanisms is the overexpression of genes coding for detoxification enzymes. The expression of detoxification genes is regulated by a series of transcription factors.

Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed genes in the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) upon heat shock.

Temperature is an important factor influencing insect distribution. In the tropical and subtropical regions, insects always suffer the extreme temperature. Therefore, appropriate molecular response to temperature change is crucial for their survival.

Diversity of Bacterial Communities in the Intestinal Tracts of Two Geographically Distant Populations of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae).

The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is one of the most destructive agricultural pests and hosts diverse intestinal bacterial communities. We used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to investigate the microbial communities associated with the intestines of females and males from two B. dorsalis populations collected from Hainan and Guizhou Provinces of China.

The protective role of Tongxinluo on blood-brain barrier after ischemia-reperfusion brain injury.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Tongxinluo (TXL), a renowned traditional Chinese medicine, consists of several different kinds of ingredients and has been widely used to treat myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. However, the underlying neuroprotective mechanisms are not fully understood.

Aim Of The Study: We focus on the effect of TXL on blood-brain barrier (BBB) including edema formation and tight junction (TJ) protein rearrangement, and inflammatory response after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO).

Pharmaceutical care issues identified by pharmacists in patients with diabetes, hypertension or hyperlipidaemia in primary care settings.

Background: The roles of pharmacists have evolved from product oriented, dispensing of medications to more patient-focused services such as the provision of pharmaceutical care. Such pharmacy service is also becoming more widely practised in Malaysia but is not well documented. Therefore, this study is warranted to fill this information gap by identifying the types of pharmaceutical care issues (PCIs) encountered by primary care patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension or hyperlipidaemia in Malaysia.

[Perfusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging for monitoring vascularization in tissue-engineered bone in rhesuses].

Objective: To assess the value of perfusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (PWMRI) in monitoring vascularization in tissue-engineered bone graft.

Methods: Tibial diaphyseal defect of 20 mm was induced in 25 lower limbs of 13 rhesuses and fixed with an AO reconstruction plate with 7 holes. The monkeys were randomized into 5 groups according to the materials used for defect filling: group A, with beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP), bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) and blood vessel bundles; group B, with beta-TCP and blood vessel bundles; group C, with beta-TCP and BMSCs; group D, with beta-TCP, and group E without filling.

[Long-term observation of large weight-bearing bone defect in goats repaired with tissue engineering technique].

Objective: To observe the long-term effect of tissue engineering-based repair of large weight-bearing bone defect in goats, and the final outcome of the scaffold material coral hydroxyapatite (CHAP) in vivo.

Methods: Fifteen Chinese goats were subjected to operations to induce a 2-cm left tibial diaphyseal defect, which was filled subsequently with CHAP and bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs). The repaired defects were evaluated by ECT, X-ray and histology in the early stage and at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months postoperatively.