Bimetallic FeCo phosphide-enabled electrochemical sensor for rapid tanshinol quantification in Salvia miltiorrhiza herb at near-neutral condition.

Tanshinol, an active ingredient extracted from the Salvia miltiorrhiza herb, is widely used in Chinese medicine or health supplements. Accurately and rapidly quantifying of tanshinol under near-neutral or neutral conditions is of great significance but still a significant challenge. Herein, a novel electrochemical sensor based on bimetallic FeCo phosphides (FeCoP) was developed for rapid and sensitive detection of tanshinol in near-neutral environments.

Optimization of CuO/GaO Heterojunction Diodes for High-Voltage Power Electronics.

This study optimizes the CuO/GaO heterojunction diodes (HJDs) by tailoring the structural parameters of CuO layers. The hole concentration in the sputtered CuO was precisely controlled by adjusting the Ar/O gas ratio. Experimental investigations and TCAD simulations were employed to systematically evaluate the impact of the CuO layer dimension and hole concentration on the electrical performance of HJDs.

Comprehensive analysis of the stress associated protein (SAP) family and the function of PagSAP9 from Populus alba × P. glandulosa in salt stress.

Poplar tree growth is frequently hindered by environmental stressors, particularly soil salinization. Enhancing salt tolerance is essential for improving their adaptability and biomass under these conditions. The Stress-Associated Protein (SAP) family, characterized by A20/AN1 zinc finger domains, plays a crucial role in plants' tolerance to abiotic stress.

Rational design of N-glycosyltransferases from Aggregatibacter aphrophilus to synthesize Gal-modified glycoconjugates targeting hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) significantly impacts human health due to its tendency to develop multi-drug resistance. Regarding the treatment of HCC, galactosylated conjugates can target drug delivery. Bacterial N-glycosyltransferases (NGTs) catalyze glucosylation or galactosylation of the Asn residue motif Asn-X-Ser/Thr (X ≠ P).

Surface Plasmon Modulation in CuP Nanocrystals.

We demonstrate modulation of the surface plasmon resonance in nonstoichiometric copper phosphide nanocrystals using spectroelectrochemical methods. Application of an anodic potential resulted in a blue-shift of the surface plasmon resonance and an incremental increase in its extinction coefficient. Conversely, upon application of a cathodic potential, the surface plasmon band red-shifted and reduced in intensity.

Coordination Engineering of Carbon Dots and Mn in Co-Based Phosphides for Highly Efficient Seawater Splitting at Ampere-Level Current Density.

Direct electrolysis of seawater to generate hydrogen is an attractive approach for storing renewable energy. However, direct seawater splitting suffers from low current density and limited operating stability, which severely hinders its industrialization. Herein, a promising strategy is reported to obtain a nano needle-like array catalyst-CDs-Mn-CoP on nickel foam, in which the Mn─O─C bond tightly binds Mn, Carbon dots (CDs), and CoP together.

Bacillus subtilis alleviates excessive apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells in intrauterine growth restriction suckling piglets via the members of Bcl-2 and caspase families.

Background: The intestine is a barrier resisting various stress responses. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) can cause damage to the intestinal barrier via destroying the balance of intestinal epithelial cells' proliferation and apoptosis. Bacillus subtilis has been reported to regulate intestinal epithelial cells' proliferation and apoptosis.

A Solvent Exchange Induced Robust Wet Adhesive Hydrogels to Treat Solid Tumor Through Synchronous Ethanol Ablation and Chemotherapy.

The treatment of tumors in developing countries, especially those with poor medical conditions, remains a significant challenge. Herein, a novel solvent-exchange strategy to prepare adhesive hydrogels for the concurrent treatment of tumors through synchronous ethanol ablation and local chemotherapy is reported. First, a poly (gallic acid-lipoic acid) (PGL) ethanol gel is prepared that can undergo solvent exchange with water to form a hydrogel in situ.

Measurement of the Centrality Dependence of the Dijet Yield in p+Pb Collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=8.16 TeV with the ATLAS Detector.

ATLAS measured the centrality dependence of the dijet yield using 165  nb^{-1} of p+Pb data collected at sqrt[s_{NN}]=8.16  TeV in 2016. The event centrality, which reflects the p+Pb impact parameter, is characterized by the total transverse energy registered in the Pb-going side of the forward calorimeter.

2D Metal Porphyrin-Based MOFs and ZIF-8 Composite-Derived Carbon Materials Containing M-N Active Sites as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Zinc-Air Batteries.

The main impediment to the development of zinc-air batteries is the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Transition metal N-doped carbon catalysts offer a promising alternative to noble metal catalysts, with metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived carbon material catalysts being particularly noteworthy. Here, we synthesized MP-Z-C carbon catalysts by combining two-dimensional (2D) metal porphyrin-based MOFs (MPMFs, x = Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) and three-dimensional zeolitic imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) through electrostatic interaction, followed by carbonization.

Visualizing the Habenula Using 3T High-Resolution MP2RAGE and QSM: A Preliminary Study.

Background And Purpose: The habenula is a key node in the regulation of emotion-related behavior. Accurate visualization of the habenula and its reliable quantitative analysis is vital for the assessment of psychiatric disorders. To obtain high-contrast habenula images and allow them to be compatible with clinical applications, this preliminary study compared 3T MP2RAGE and quantitative susceptibility mapping with MPRAGE by evaluating the habenula segmentation performance.

High-pressure response of vibrational properties of b-AsP:Raman studies.

The structural evolution of black arsenic-phosphorous (b-AsP) alloys with varying arsenic concentrations was investigated under hydrostatic pressure usingRaman spectroscopy. High-pressure experiments were conducted using a diamond anvil cell, which revealed pressure-induced shifts in vibrational modes associated with P-P bonds (,,B2g), As-As bonds (,,B2g), and As-P bonds in b-AsPalloys. Two distinct pressure regimes were observed.

Predicting Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using CT-based Radiomics Model.

Background Prediction of microvascular invasion (MVI) may help determine treatment strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Purpose To develop a radiomics approach for predicting MVI status based on preoperative multiphase CT images and to identify MVI-associated differentially expressed genes. Materials and Methods Patients with pathologically proven HCC from May 2012 to September 2020 were retrospectively included from four medical centers.

Disentangling Phase and Morphological Evolution During the Formation of the Lithium Superionic Conductor Li GeP S.

The structural and morphological changes of the Lithium superionic conductor Li GeP S , prepared via a widely used ball milling-heating method over a comprehensive heat treatment range (50 - 700 °C), are investigated. Based on the phase composition, the formation process can be distinctly separated into four zones: Educt, Intermediary, Formation, and Decomposition zone. It is found that instead of Li GeS -Li PS binary crystallization process, diversified intermediate phases, including GeS in different space groups, multiphasic lithium phosphosulfides (Li P S ), and cubic Li Ge PS phase, are involved additionally during the formation and decomposition of Li GeP S .

Light-Induced Bipolar Photoresponse with Amplified Photocurrents in an Electrolyte-Assisted Bipolar p-n Junction.

The p-n junction with bipolar characteristics sets the fundamental unit to build electronics while its unique rectification behavior constrains the degree of carrier tunability for expanded functionalities. Herein, a bipolar-junction photoelectrode employed with a gallium nitride (GaN) p-n homojunction nanowire array that operates in electrolyte is reported, demonstrating bipolar photoresponse controlled by different wavelengths of light. Significantly, with rational decoration of a ruthenium oxides (RuO ) layer on nanowires guided by theoretical modeling, the resulting RuO /p-n GaN photoelectrode exhibits unambiguously boosted bipolar photoresponse by an enhancement of 775% and 3000% for positive and negative photocurrents, respectively, compared to the pristine nanowires.

High-Performance Bifunctional Porous Iron-Rich Phosphide/Nickel Nitride Heterostructures for Alkaline Seawater Splitting.

Seawater is the most abundant natural water resource in the world, which is an inexhaustible and low-cost feedstock for hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis. It is appearling to develop robust and stable electrocatalysts for alkaline seawater electrolysis. However, the development of seawater electrolysis is seriously impeded by anodic chloride corrosion and chlorine evolution reaction, and few non-noble electrocatalysts show prominent catalytic performance and excellent durability.

Superconductivity in an Orbital-Reoriented SnAs Square Lattice: A Case Study of Li Sn As and NaSnAs.

Searching for functional square lattices in layered superconductor systems offers an explicit clue to modify the electron behavior and find exotic properties. The trigonal SnAs structural units in SnAs-based systems are relatively conformable to distortion, which provides the possibility to achieve structurally topological transformation and higher superconducting transition temperatures. In the present work, the functional As square lattice was realized and activated in Li Sn As and NaSnAs through a topotactic structural transformation of trigonal SnAs to square SnAs under pressure, resulting in a record-high T among all synthesized SnAs-based compounds.

Black Arsenic-Phosphorus Nanosheets for Highly Responsive Photodetection and Dual-Wavelength Ultrafast Pulse Generation at Telecommunication Bands.

Black arsenic-phosphorus (b-AsP), an alloy containing black phosphorus and arsenic in the form of b-AsP, has a broadly tunable band gap changing with the chemical ratios of As and P. Although mid-infrared photodetectors and mode-locked or Q-switched pulse lasers based on b-AsP (mostly b-AsP) are investigated, the potential of this family of materials for near-infrared photonic and optoelectronic applications at telecommunication bands is not fully explored. Here, we have verified a multifunctional fiber device based on b-AsP nanosheets for highly responsive photodetection and dual-wavelength ultrafast pulse generation at around 1550 nm.

Reduced Adenoma Miss Rate With 9-Minute vs 6-Minute Withdrawal Times for Screening Colonoscopy: A Multicenter Randomized Tandem Trial.

Introduction: Although the 9-minute mean withdrawal time (m-WT) is often reported to be associated with the optimal adenoma detection rate (ADR), no randomized trials of screening colonoscopy have confirmed the impact of a 9-minute m-WT on adenoma miss rate (AMR) and ADR.

Methods: A multicenter tandem trial was conducted in 11 centers. Seven hundred thirty-three asymptomatic participants were randomized to receive segmental tandem screening colonoscopy with a 9-minute withdrawal, followed by a 6-minute withdrawal (9-minute-first group, 9MF, n = 366) or vice versa (6-minute-first group, 6MF, n = 367).

Bimetallic Alloys b-AsP at High Concentration Differences: Ideal for Photonic Devices.

Black arsenic phosphorus (b-AsP) is expected to be one of the primary materials for future photonic devices. However, the -factor is randomly estimated and applied in photonic devices in current studies, rather than systematically analyzing it for a comprehensive understanding. Herein, AsP switches from a direct band gap semiconductor to an indirect band gap one at = 0.

The Discovery, Enzymatic Characterization and Functional Analysis of a Newly Isolated Chitinase from Marine-Derived Fungus df347.

In order to discover a broad-specificity and high stability chitinase, a marine fungus, df347, was identified in the sediments of mangrove wetlands in Qinzhou Bay, China. The chitinase gene (Chi28) from df347 was cloned and heterologously expressed in , and the recombinant enzyme Chi28 was purified and characterized. Chi28 is an acido-halotolerant- and temperature-resistant bifunctional enzyme with both endo- and exo-cleavage functions.

Submandibular Gland Transplantation vs Minor Salivary Glands Transplantation for Treatment of Dry Eye: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: To compare submandibular gland (SMG) transplantation with minor salivary gland (MSG) transplantation for the treatment of different dry eye diseases (DED).

Design: Retrospective clinical cohort study.

Methods: A total of 73 refractory DED eyes were divided into 3 groups.

Analysis of the Relationship Between Periampullary Diverticulum and Recurrent Bile Duct Stones After Endoscopy on Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Magnetic Nanoparticles.

The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) based on super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) on the recurrence diagnosis of periampullary diverticulum (PAD) and bile duct stone (BDS), so as to provide a scientific research basis for the recidivation factors of bile duct stones in clinic. Patients with PAD diagnosed in hospital from July 2019 to March 2021 (who had undergone endoscopic gallstone surgery) were selected for study in this work. They were rolled into two groups, the parapapillary group (123 cases) and the cholangiopancreatic duct directly opening in the diverticulum group (97 cases), according to the clinical classification.