Leveraging Iron in the Electrolyte to Improve Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance: Fundamentals, Strategies, and Perspectives.

Electrochemical water splitting is a pivotal technology for storing intermittent electricity from renewable sources into hydrogen fuel. However, its overall energy efficiency is impeded by the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode. In the quest to design high-performance anode catalysts for driving the OER under non-acidic conditions, iron (Fe) has emerged as a crucial element.

Lanthanide-Assisted Function Tailoring of the HOF-Based Logic Gate Sensor Array for Biothiol Detection and Disease Discrimination.

The advancement of lanthanide fingerprint sensors characterized by targeted emission responses and low self-fluorescence interference for the detection of biothiols is of considerable importance for the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Herein, the lanthanide "personality function tailoring" HOF composite sensor array is designed for the specific discrimination of biothiols (GSH, Cys, and Hcy) based on the activation of various luminescent molecules, such as r-AuNCs/luminol via HOF surface proximity. Lumi-HOF@Ce serves as a versatile platform for catalyzing the oxidation of -phenylenediamine (OPD) to generate yellow fluorescent oligomers, accompanied by the fluorescence attenuation of luminol.

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Protocol Using the Fuzhengxiaoliu Patch for the Management of Primary Liver Cancer Pain.

Objective: Chronic pain strongly affects the quality of life of patients with liver cancer pain. Safe and effective management of cancer-related pain is a worldwide challenge. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has rich clinical experience in the treatment of cancer pain.

Microdose Cocktail Study Reveals the Activity and Key Influencing Factors of OATP1B, P-Gp, BCRP, and CYP3A in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients.

OATP1B, P-gp, BCRP, and CYP3A are the most contributing drug-metabolizing enzymes or transporters (DMETs) for commonly prescribed medication. Their activities may change in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with large inter-individual variabilities (IIVs), leading to altered substrate drug exposure and ultimately elevated safety risk. However, the changing extent and indictive influencing factors are not quantified so far.

CXCL12 ameliorates neutrophilia and disease severity in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Neutrophils, particularly low-density neutrophils (LDNs), are believed to contribute to acute COVID-19 severity. Here, we showed that neutrophilia can be detected acutely and even months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients and mice, while neutrophil depletion reduced disease severity in mice. A key factor in neutrophilia and severe disease in infected mice was traced to the chemokine CXCL12 secreted by bone marrow cells and unexpectedly, endothelial cells.

Palladium-catalyzed -arylation of (hetero)aryl chlorides with pyrroles and their analogues.

We present a mild and efficient method for the arylation of N-H heteroarenes using a low-loading Pd/keYPhos catalyst (0.8 mol%). This approach employs inexpensive and structurally diverse aryl chlorides as electrophiles in reactions with indoles, pyrroles, and carbazole, enabling the construction of a wide range of -arylated products.

Continental drift triggered the Early Permian aridification of North China.

The boundary between wet and arid climate zones in the Tethys Ocean remains challenging to trace, complicating our understanding of global aridification pattern during the Late Carboniferous to Early Permian transition. The North China Block (NCB), situated in the Tethys Ocean, underwent a transition from humid to arid climate during the Early Permian, providing a rare opportunity to trace this climate boundary across this region. Here, we present paleomagnetic evidence indicating that the NCB underwent rapid northward drift between 290 and 281 million years ago.

Association between body roundness index and female infertility: a cross-sectional study of NHANES 2013-2018.

Background: The use of visceral obesity as an indicator for predicting female infertility risk has not been well established. The body roundness index (BRI) is a novel, non-invasive indicator of visceral fat; however, previous reports have not addressed the relationship between the BRI and female infertility. This study sought to fill this research gap by investigating the association between the BRI and the risk of female infertility.

Targeting the Ajuba/Notch axis increases the sensitivity of colon cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil.

Objective: Colorectal cancer is severely challenging because of the insufficient understanding of the mechanism underlying its resistance to clinical chemotherapy. The purpose of our study is to investigate the role of the LIM protein Ajuba (JUB) in the chemoresistance of colon cancer and its potential effect on clinical treatment.

Material And Methods: The protein levels of JUB in colon cancer tissues were evaluated using Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry assays.

Development and stability of W1/O/W2 double emulsions stabilized by food-grade nanoparticles.

This study presented the well stable W1/O/W2 double emulsions stabilized by food-grade nanoparticles. Firstly, the nanoparticles were prepared based on soybean protein isolate and Hohenbuehelia serotina polysaccharides by physical effects, which had the elliptical morphology and the average particle size of 639.96 nm.

Global burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias attributed to metabolic risks from 1990 to 2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021.

Objective: The risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementias increases with greater global exposure to metabolic risks, making this a crucial public health issue. This study aimed to report the metabolism-attributable global burden of AD and other dementias from 1990 to 2021.

Methods: The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021 collected data on the number of deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) related to AD and other dementias caused by metabolic risks, including high fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and high body mass index (BMI).

Genome-Wide Association Study and Marker Development for Root Rot Resistance in Soybean.

root rot (FORR) is an important disease threatening soybean production. The development of marker-assisted selection (MAS) molecular markers will help accelerate the disease resistance breeding process and achieve the breeding goal of improving soybean disease resistance. This study evaluated the FORR disease resistance of 356 soybean germplasm accessions (SGAs) and screened resistance-related loci using genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) to develop molecular markers for MAS.

CE-Net: Cascade attention and context-aware cross-level fusion network via edge learning guidance for polyp segmentation.

Colorectal polyps are one of the most direct causes of colorectal cancer. Polypectomy can effectively block the process of colorectal cancer, but accurate polyp segmentation methods are required as an auxiliary means. However, there are several challenges associated with achieving accurate polyp segmentation, such as the large semantic gap between the encoder and decoder, the incomplete edges, and the potential confusion between folds in uncertain areas and target objects.

The stability of CsGeX (X = I, Br, Cl) selectively tuned by the crystal structures and halide ions as inferred from the calculated phonon spectrum.

In spite of the considerable advancements achieved in enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of lead-based all-inorganic perovskite solar cells, there persists a need for materials that are both more stable and environmentally friendly. This investigation systematically explores the structural and thermodynamic stability, and electronic properties of Ge-based all-inorganic perovskite CsGeX (X = Cl, Br, I) in two space groups, 3̄ and 3, utilizing first-principles calculations. Introducing the novel concept of the "imaginary frequency coefficient" alongside the tolerance factor and stabilizing the chemical potential window, we collectively characterize the stability of CsGeX based on the phonon spectrum and phonon density of states calculations.

Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling of Aryl Chlorides with Secondary Phosphines to Construct Unsymmetrical Tertiary Phosphines.

The functionalization of the C-Cl bond in unactivated aryl chlorides under mild conditions presents a significant challenge. We disclose a general protocol for constructing both partially and entirely unsymmetrical tertiary phosphines through the Pd/keYPhos-catalyzed coupling of aryl chlorides with secondary phosphines under mild conditions. The reaction exhibits excellent functional group tolerance and broad substrate scopes.

Identification of Peptides from Edible Mushroom Feet and the Effect of Delaying D-Galactose-Induced Senescence of PC12 Cells Through TLR4/NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathways.

mushroom has been proven to have anti-aging bioactivities. However, few studies have focused on edible mushroom feet peptides (PEMFPeps). In this paper, the effects of delaying the senescence of D-Galactose-induced PC12 cells were evaluated, and the mechanisms were also investigated.

Transcriptomic data of peach varieties with different chilling requirement levels.

Objectives: Peach is a deciduous tree widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical regions that requires a process of bud endodormancy to produce normal flowering and fruiting. This release requires a certain accumulation of cold, named chilling requirement (CR). CR is genotype dependent and with varies levels among different species and accessions.

Endothelial cell stiffness and type drive the formation of biomechanically-induced transcellular pores.

Formation of transcellular pores facilitates the transport of materials across endothelial barriers. In Schlemm's canal (SC) endothelium, impaired pore formation is associated with glaucoma. However, our understanding of the cellular processes responsible for pore formation is limited by lack of assays.

The dietary phytochemical index and its relation to polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age, can be significantly impacted by diet. This study explores the relationship between a diet rich in phytochemicals, measured by the Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI), and PCOS, along with associated health markers.

Methods: A case-control study design was implemented with 480 individuals diagnosed with PCOS based on the Rotterdam criteria, paired with 480 controls matched in terms of age and BMI.

In vitro evaluation of the antitumor and antioxidant effects of purified and characterized polysaccharides from .

Background: In this study, the chemical properties of polysaccharides (GAP) were systematically investigated, followed by a comprehensive analysis of their antitumor and antioxidant capabilities.

Methods: Ultrasonic circulation technology was employed for the extraction of GAP, facilitating the procurement of crude polysaccharides through the Sevag method, dialysis, and sequential alcohol precipitation. The chemical constituents of these polysaccharides were subsequently analyzed utilizing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions Due to Le and Le Antibodies.

A 20-year-old pregnant woman at 12 week gestation with a history of thalassemia was admitted to the hospital with Hb 60g/L. She received two transfusions of 2 units of negative crossmatched washed red blood cells (RBCs) each, but shortly after she experienced a transfusion reaction. Symptoms included chest tightness, dyspnea, chills, and soy sauce colored urine.

Pim1 inactivating induces RUNX3 upregulation that improves/alleviates airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion in vitro and in vivo.

Purpose: Our research aimed to evaluate whether proto-oncogene serine/threonine-protein kinase Pim-1 (Pim1) inactivation could attenuate asthma by promoting runt-related transcription factor 3 (Runx3) expression and explore the underlying molecular mechanism.

Method: Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA, 50 nM) was used to induce inflammation in BEAS-2B human airway epithelial cells. ELISA and immunofluorescence double staining confirmed inflammation modelling and differential expression of Pim1 and Runx3.