Nonconventional Full-Color Luminescent Polyurethanes: Luminescence Mechanism at the Molecular Orbital Level.

The study of structure-activity relationships is a top priority in the development of nontraditional luminescent materials. In this work, nonconjugated polyurethanes (PUs) with full-color emission (red, green, and blue) are easily obtained by control of the diol monomer structure and the polymerization conditions. Selected diol monomers introduced single, double, or triple bond repeating units into the main chain of the PUs, in order to understand how unsaturated bonds and H-bonds affect their luminescence from a molecular orbital viewpoint.

Heterostructuring Uniform 2D CdS on Ru/TiC-TiO via In situ Oxidized Ru-Loaded MXene for Boosting Photocatalytic H Production.

Building heterojunctions and exposing more catalytic active sites are effective strategies to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity. Herein, TiO nanosheets are oxidized in situ on Ru-loaded MXene as carriers and subsequently loaded with uniform 2D CdS via hydrothermal method to obtain 2D Ru/TiC-TiO/CdS composite photocatalysts that integrate heterojunctions and cocatalysts. The formation of heterojunction between CdS and TiO is conducive to promoting the separation and transfer of photogenerated charges, simultaneously, Ru/TiC with the fully exposed Ru and TiC can act as effective active sites of photocatalytic hydrogen production reaction.

Regulates Fungal Development and Virulence in .

causes rice blast disease, which threatens global rice production. The interaction between and rice is regarded as a classic model for studying the relationship between the pathogen and the host. In this study, we found a gene, , regulating fungal development and virulence in .

Assessment of the re-entry tear index as a prognostic indicator for renal perfusion improvement after thoracic endovascular aortic repair in patients with acute and subacute Stanford type b aortic dissection with renal artery involvement.

Background: Aortic dissection is the most common acute aortic syndrome, and renal artery is the most common involved artery. The size and location of the re-entry tear directly affect the blood flow enhancement of the false lumen branch artery after surgery. In this study, the morphology and hemodynamics of the re-entry tear were comprehensively analyzed, and the location and size of the re-entry tear were quantitatively evaluated to calculate the re-entry tear index (RTI).

Steroid-Refractory Myocarditis Induced by Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Responded to Infliximab: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), including anti-programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand (PD-1/PD-L1) as well as anti-cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), have been widely used for treating solid tumors. Myocarditis is a potentially lethal immune-related adverse events (irAEs) caused by ICIs therapy. The treatment of steroid-refractory myocarditis is challenging.

Negative association of atmospheric pollutants with semen quality: A cross-sectional study in Taiyuan, China.

Background: In recent decades, the quality of male semen has decreased worldwide. Air pollution has been linked to lower semen quality in several studies. However, the effects of atmospheric pollutants on different semen characteristics have not always been consistent.

Core Bacterial Taxa Determine Formation of Forage Yield in Fertilized Soil.

Understanding the roles of core bacterial taxa in forage production is crucial for developing sustainable fertilization practices that enhance the soil bacteria and forage yield. This study aims to investigate the impact of different fertilization regimes on soil bacterial community structure and function, with a particular focus on the role of core bacterial taxa in contributing to soil nutrient content and enhancing forage yield. Field experiments and high-throughput sequencing techniques were used to analyze the soil bacterial community structure and function under various fertilization regimes, including six treatments, control with no amendment (CK), double the standard rate of organic manure (T01), the standard rate of organic manure with nitrogen input equal to T04 (T02), half the standard rate of inorganic fertilizer plus half the standard rate of organic manure (T03), the standard rate of inorganic fertilizer reflecting local practice (T04), and double the standard rate of inorganic fertilizer (T05).

Charge Transfer Mechanisms of Adaptive Multicomponent Solutions at Solid-Liquid Interfaces for Real-Time Coolant State Monitoring.

Charge-transfer mechanisms in adaptive multicomponent solutions at liquid-solid interfaces with triboelectric probes are crucial for understanding chemistry dynamics. However, liquid-solid charge transfer becomes unpredictable, due to the components or interactions in solutions, restricting its potential application for precise monitoring of liquid environments. This study utilizes triboelectric probes to investigate the charge transfer of chemicals, applying this approach to real-time coolant state monitoring.

Efficacy of targeted therapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer harboring very rare mutations in exon 18.

Background: Somatic mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor () exon 18 are classified as uncommon or rare mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), in this context, other than G719X or E709X exon 18 mutations are even more rare and heterogeneous. In such scenario, first line treatment options are still debated. The aim of this study was to investigate the response of NSCLC patients harboring very rare exon 18 mutations to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs).

Isocentric fixed angle irradiation-based DRR: a novel approach to enhance x-ray and CT image registration.

Digitally reconstructed radiography (DRR) plays an important role in the registration of intraoperative x-ray and preoperative CT images. However, existing DRR algorithms often neglect the critical isocentric fixed angle irradiation (IFAI) principle in C-arm imaging, resulting in inaccurate simulation of x-ray images. This limitation degrades registration algorithms relying on DRR image libraries or employing DRR images (DRRs) to train neural network models.

Synergistic Cation-π Interactions and PEDOT-Based Protective Double-Layer for High Performance Zinc Anode.

Ensuring effective and controlled zinc ion transportation is crucial for functionality of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and overall performance in zinc-based battery systems. Herein the first-ever demonstration of incorporate cation-π interactions are provided in the SEI to effectively facilitate uniform zinc ion flux. The artificial SEI design involves the immobilization of 4-amino-p-terphenyl (TPA), a strong amphiphilic cation-π interaction donor, as a monolayer onto a conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) matrix, which enable the establishment of a robust network of cation-π interactions.

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production from Pure Water Using a IEF-11/g-CN S-Scheme Heterojunction.

Construction of S-scheme heterojunction offers a promising way to enhance the photocatalytic performance of photocatalysts for converting solar energy into chemical energy. However, the photocatalytic H production in pure water without sacrificial agents is still a challenge. Herein, the IEF-11 with the best photocatalytic H production performance in MOFs and suitable band structure was selected and firstly constructed with g-CN to obtain a S-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic H production from pure water.

Efficacy of bevacizumab through an indwelling pleural catheter in non-small cell lung cancer patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion.

Background: Several studies have indicated that intrapleural infusion of bevacizumab is an effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). However, the impact of bevacizumab administered through an indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) on the prognosis of these patients is unknown.

Methods: Consecutive advanced NSCLC patients with symptomatic MPE receiving an IPC alone or bevacizumab through an IPC were identified in a tertiary hospital.

Musashi-2 potentiates colorectal cancer immune infiltration by regulating the post-translational modifications of HMGB1 to promote DCs maturation and migration.

Post-translational modifications (PTMs) of the non-histone protein high-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) are involved in modulating inflammation and immune responses. Recent studies have implicated that the RNA-binding protein (RBP) Musashi-2 (MSI2) regulates multiple critical biological metabolic and immunoregulatory functions. However, the precise role of MSI2 in regulating PTMs and tumor immunity in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear.

A scoring model based on clinical factors to predict postoperative moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in Stanford type A aortic dissection.

Background: Postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after type A aortic dissection is common and has high mortality. However, it is not clear which patients are at high risk of ARDS and an early prediction model is deficient.

Methods: From May 2015 to December 2017, 594 acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) patients who underwent aortic surgery in Anzhen Hospital were enrolled in our study.

Musashi-2 Deficiency Triggers Colorectal Cancer Ferroptosis by Downregulating the MAPK Signaling Cascade to Inhibit HSPB1 Phosphorylation.

Background: Musashi-2 (MSI2) is a critical RNA-binding protein (RBP) whose ectopic expression drives the pathogenesis of various cancers. Accumulating evidence suggests that inducing ferroptosis of tumor cells can inhibit their malignant biological behavior as a promising therapeutic approach. However, it is unclear whether MSI2 regulates cell death in colorectal cancer (CRC), especially the underlying mechanisms and biological effects in CRC ferroptosis remain elusive.

Introducing of Cu(I) in MOFs by In Situ Reduction with Ni as the Catalyst for Efficient Olefin/Paraffin Separation.

Olefins can be cracked to provide more low-carbon olefins than paraffins; therefore, separation of olefin/paraffin mixtures is essential for arranging hydrocarbon molecules for directed conversion. In this article, a simple approach for reducing copper atoms in Cu-BTC has been developed to improve olefin/paraffin adsorption capacity and selectivity. Considering that Cu-BTC shows adsorption benefits, its olefin/paraffin adsorption and separation performance were improved further by in situ reduction of Cu(II) to Cu(I) in Cu-BTC using ethanol as the reducing agent and nickel ions as the catalyst.

Small Things Make a Big Difference: Conductive Cross-Linking Sodium Alginate@MXene Binder Enables High-Volumetric-Capacity and High-Mass-Loading Li-S Battery.

Binders are crucial for maintaining the integrity of an electrode, and there is a growing need for integrating multiple desirable properties into the binder for high-energy batteries, yet significant challenges remain. Here, we successfully synthesized a new binder by cross-linking sodium alginate (SA) with MXene materials (TiCT). Besides the improved adhesion and mechanical properties, the integrated SA@TiCT binder demonstrates much improved electronic conductivity, which enables ruling out the fluffy conductive additive from the electrode component with enhanced volumetric capacity.

Superior clinical outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer harboring multiple fusions treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Background: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring anaplastic lymphoma kinase () fusions may benefit from ALK-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK-TKIs). However, few studies have analyzed the clinical outcome in patients harboring multiple fusions, including double or triple fusions. Here, our study aimed to analyze the impact of harboring multiple fusions on the efficacy of receiving ALK-TKIs in NSCLC patients.

Transition-Metal Single Atom Anchored on MoS for Enhancing Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production of g-CN Photocatalysts.

Single-atom catalyst technology with near-100% atomic utilization and a well-defined coordination structure has provided new ideas for designing high-performance photocatalysts, which is also beneficial for reducing the usage of noble metal cocatalysts. Herein, a series of single-atomic MoS-based cocatalysts where monoatomic Ru, Co, or Ni modify MoS (SA-MoS) for enhancing the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of g-CN nanosheets (NSs) are rationally designed and synthesized. The 2D SA-MoS/g-CN photocatalysts with Ru, Co, or Ni single atoms show similar enhanced photocatalytic activity, and the optimized Ru-MoS/g-CN photocatalyst has the highest hydrogen production rate of 11115 μmol/h/g, which is about 37 and 5 times higher than that of pure g-CN and MoS/g-CN photocatalysts, respectively.

Quality of life in patients with cervical cancer between the Han nationality and ethnic minorities in the Yunnan Province of China.

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death, and it still poses a crippling threat to women's health. China launched the National Cervical Cancer Screening Program for Rural Women in 2009, and an increasing number of cervical cancer patients have been detected. Health-related quality of life is not only the end point of cancer research but is also related to socioeconomic and clinical factors and has received an increasing amount of attention.