Overcoming Microstructural Defects at the Buried Interface of Formamidinium-Based Perovskite Solar Cells.

Since the advent of formamidinium (FA)-based perovskite photovoltaics (PVs), significant performance enhancements have been achieved. However, a critical challenge persists: the propensity for void formation in the perovskite film at the buried perovskite-interlayer interface has a deleterious effect on device performance. With most emerging perovskite PVs adopting the p-i-n architecture, the specific challenge lies at the perovskite-hole transport layer (HTL) interface, with previous strategies to overcome this limitation being limited to specific perovskite-HTL combinations; thus, the lack of universal approaches represents a bottleneck.

Effect of Resveratrol on MMP-2 Expression in Scleral Fibroblasts: An Study.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of resveratrol (Res) on human fetal scleral fibroblasts (HFSFs) and its potential mechanism.

Methods: HFSFs were randomly divided into the Res-treated group and the control group. Following, HFSFs were treated with or without a concentration of 10 μM Res for 48 h.

Whole genome sequence of Streptococcus pluranimalium SP21-2, a porcine strain harbouring optrA and lsa(E) with chromosomal location.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterise the whole genome sequence of multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pluranimalium strain SP21-2 of swine origin in China.

Methods: Illumina Miseq (200X coverage) and Nanopore PromethION platform (100X coverage) were used for genome sequencing. Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology (RAST) was used to annotate the genome of SP21-2.

Development of the Gemini Gel-Forming Surfactant with Ultra-High Temperature Resistance to 200 °C.

In order to broaden the application of clean fracturing fluid in ultra-high temperature reservoirs, a surfactant gel for high-temperature-resistant clean fracturing fluid was developed with a gemini cationic surfactant as the main agent in this work. As the fracturing fluid, the rheological property, temperature resistance, gel-breaking property, filtration property, shear recovery performance and core damage property of surfactant gel were systematically studied and evaluated. Results showed the viscosity of the system remained at 25.

MicroRNA-29a inhibits collagen expression and induces apoptosis in human fetal scleral fibroblasts by targeting the Hsp47/Smad3 signaling pathway.

Members of the microRNA-29 (miR-29) gene family have been implicated as suppressors of collagen in several human diseases. The present study aimed to explore the function of miR-29a in human fetal scleral fibroblasts (HFSFs) and to investigate potential mechanisms by which the molecule regulates cellular functioning. First, HFSFs were transfected with miR-29a mimic, miR-29a inhibitor, or their corresponding controls.

Effect of Time Outdoors and Near-viewing Time on Myopia Progression in 9- to 11-year-old Children in Chongqing.

Significance: We used an Akeso device to record the visual behavior of children with myopia in two learning modes. We found that online class mode may increase near-viewing time and reduce outdoor time compared with the traditional school mode and may be responsible for accelerating myopia progression.

Purpose: We aimed to explore the effects of visual behavior in different learning modes on myopia progression among children 9 to 11 years old.

Effect of Interleukin 6 on Scleral Fibroblast Proliferation, Differentiation, and Apoptosis Involved in Myopic Scleral Remodeling.

Introduction: Scleral hypoxia (HO) is present in myopic eyes, and interleukin (IL)-6 is increased in the aqueous humor of patients with high myopia. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of IL-6 on scleral fibroblast proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis under conditions of HO and the possible role of IL-6 in myopic scleral remodeling.

Methods: Primary human scleral fibroblasts (HSFs) were cultured using a tissue mass adherent method.

Polymorphisms are Associated with Graves' Disease and Graves' Ophthalmopathy in a Han Chinese Population.

Purpose: Previous studies revealed an association of tumor necrosis factor super family-15 () gene polymorphisms with several autoimmune diseases, but their roles in the development of Graves' disease (GD) and Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) remain unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and susceptibility to GD and GO in a Han Chinese population.

Materials And Methods: This case-control study enrolled 813 healthy controls and 315 GD patients including 229 patients with GO.

Five-Year Progression of Refractive Errors and Incidence of Myopia in School-Aged Children in Western China.

Background: To determine the change in refractive error and the incidence of myopia among school-aged children in the Yongchuan District of Chongqing City, Western China.

Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey was initially conducted in 2006 among 3070 children aged 6 to 15 years. A longitudinal follow-up study was then conducted 5 years later between November 2011 and March 2012.

Prevalence of open-angle glaucoma in southwestern China: the Yongchuan Glaucoma study.

This study examined the prevalence of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) among residents aged ≥50 years living in Yongchuan district of Chongqing. Stratified cluster sampling was employed in random selection to estimate the prevalence of glaucoma from April to June, 2005. Twenty-nine villages or neighborhood communities were randomly selected in urban area (Zhongshan Road), suburban area (Shanjiao Town) and exurban area (Zhutuo Town) of this district.