Municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) bottom ash (BA) is the main product of municipal solid waste after being burned. MSWI bottom ash aggregate (BAA) which is made from processed BA can be used in road engineering due to its strength and gradation. And it can be provide more choices for road engineering aggregates and relieve the demands for natural aggregates in road engineering construction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei, synonym Lipopenaeus vannamei) is an important aquaculture species, and its breeding improvement relies heavily on high-quality genomic resources. Here, we sequenced the genome of the Pacific whiteleg shrimp using PacBio and Hi-C technologies, resulting in a 1.7 Gb genome assembly with a Contig N50 of 57.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The relationship between fish consumption and stroke is inconsistent, and it is uncertain whether this association varies across predicted stroke risks.
Methods: A cohort study comprising 95,800 participants from the Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China project was conducted. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on fish consumption.
The operational characteristics of Electro-Hydraulic Actuator(EHA) result in the EHA internal pump facing complex conditions of variable speed, pressure and even direction, resulting in poor lubrication state of friction pairs. To study the evolution of lubrication states under varying working conditions, a joint simulation model using Simerics-MP+(Version: 5.2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbon catabolite repression (CCR) and de-repression (CCDR) are critical for fungal development and pathogenicity, yet the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain poorly understood in pathogenic fungi. Here, we identify a serine/threonine protein phosphatase catalytic subunit, Pp4c, as essential for growth, conidiation, virulence, and the utilization of carbohydrates and lipids in Magnaporthe oryzae. We demonstrate that the protein phosphatase 4 complex (Pp4c and Smek1 subunits), the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) Snf1, and the transcriptional regulators CreA (repressor) and Crf1 (activator) collaboratively regulate the utilization of non-preferred carbon sources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Inflammatory factors leading to bone loss significantly increase the risk of tooth loosening or implantation failure. Zoledronic acid (ZOL) is a widely used medication for effectively inhibiting excessive bone destruction, but its effect on alleviating inflammatory bone loss remains to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated whether ZOL alleviates inflammatory bone resorption through immunomodulatory effect.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBy employing electrophilic TsSCF as an efficient SCF source, we reported Cu/ (chiral sulfoxide-phosphine ligand)-catalyzed enantioselective nucleophilic substitutions. Under this protocol, α-pyridyl-α-fluoro esters as latent carbon nucleophiles, compounds containing a C-SCF stereocenter along with azacycles and fluorine atoms, were obtained in good yields and enantioselectivities under mild conditions (up to 68% yield, 92% ee).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the QingreHuoxue formula on mice with Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy (IMN) and its impact on Th17 cells and Tregs.
Methods: A mouse model of IMN was established, and the mice were treated with traditional Chinese medicine, western medicine, or a combination of both. The efficacy and immunomodulatory effects of the QingreHuoxue formula were evaluated by examining renal pathology, urinary protein levels, peripheral blood Th17 and Treg cell counts, and comparing the expression levels of IL-17 and transforming growth factor-β1 in renal tissues.
The potential association between red blood cell distribution width (RDW) at admission and prognosis in patients with sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy(SIC) remains uncertain. The purpose of this study was to explore the prognostic value of RDW on mortality in patients with SIC. Data for this retrospective study were obtained from the MIMIC IV2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Additionally, the study will analyze the correlation between self-efficacy and PTSD in patients with acute myocardial infarction who have undergone PCI.
Methods: This study focused on 268 AMI patients admitted to our hospital between April 2019 and March 2022.
Background: The increasing prevalence of kidney diseases has become a significant public health issue, with a global prevalence exceeding 10%. In order to accurately identify biochemical changes and treatment outcomes associated with kidney diseases, novel methods targeting specific genes have been discovered. Among these genes, leucine-rich α-2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) has been identified to function as a multifunctional pathogenic signaling molecule in multiple diseases, including kidney diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUsing sodium lignosulfonate as feedstock, ZnCl and NaHCO co-activated the hierarchical porous carbons (HPCs) were prepared by one-pot pyrolysis with different NaHCO dosages (0-4 g) and carbonization temperatures (400-600 °C). Subsequently, phosphotungstate (HPW) was supported with the resulting biochar for the α-pinene hydration reaction to produce α-terpineol. The optimum preparation conditions were determined according to the yield of α-terpineol.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDental fluorosis, resulting from long-term environmental exposure to fluoride, is prevalent among diverse populations worldwide. Severe fluorosis not only compromises the aesthetic appeal of teeth but also impairs their functionality. This study aims to investigate the oral microbiome in dental fluorosis and the health individuals of adolescents living in the endemic fluorosis area of Guizhou, China through full-length 16S rDNA sequencing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccurate estimation of concrete (including shotcrete) consumption plays a crucial role in tunnel construction. A novel method has been introduced to accurately estimate concrete consumption with terrestrial laser scanning (TLS). The estimation needs to capture TLS data of tunnel surfaces at different stages of construction.
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