AuBr Induces CsPb(Br/I) QDs to Self-Assemble into Nanowires.

Perovskite quantum dots can form various forms such as nanowires, nanorods, and nanosheets through self-assembly. Nanoscale self-assembly can be used to fabricate materials with excellent device properties. This study introduces AuBr into CsPb(Br/I) quantum dots, causing them to assemble into nanowires.

Advancements in MRI-Based Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence for Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Review and Future Prospects.

The use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) has become a common technique used in guiding biopsy and developing treatment plans for prostate lesions. While this technique is effective, non-invasive methods such as radiomics have gained popularity for extracting imaging features to develop predictive models for clinical tasks. The aim is to minimize invasive processes for improved management of prostate cancer (PCa).

Oxidative Radical Transnitrilation of Arylboronic Acids with Trityl Isocyanide.

We report a radical transnitrilation of arylboronic acids with trityl isocyanide in the presence of manganese(III) acetate. Many functional groups can be tolerated in this transformation, and a special positive effect of benzoic acid in this reaction has been observed.

Amelioration of hepatic steatosis by dietary essential amino acid-induced ubiquitination.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global health concern with no approved drugs. High-protein dietary intervention is currently the most effective treatment. However, its underlying mechanism is unknown.

RNF20 affects porcine adipocyte differentiation via regulation of mitotic clonal expansion.

Objectives: RNF20 is recognized as a main E3 ligase for monoubiquitination of histone H2B at lysine 120 (H2Bub). The critical role of RNF20 and H2Bub in various molecular events, such as DNA replication, RNA transcription, and DNA damage response, has been widely investigated and documented. However, its role in porcine adipogenesis remains unknown.

Highly Photoluminescent CsPbBr/CsPbBr NCs@TEOS Nanocomposite in Light-Emitting Diodes.

All-inorganic halide perovskite (CsPbBr) nanocrystals (NCs) have received widespread attention owing to their unique photoelectric properties. This work reports a novel strategy to control the phase transition from CsPbBr to CsPbBr and investigates the effects of different treatment times and treatment temperatures on perovskite NCs formation. By controlling the volume of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) added, the formation of different phases of perovskite powder can be well controlled.

Rnf20 deficiency in adipocyte impairs adipose tissue development and thermogenesis.

RNF20, an E3 ligase critical for monoubiquitination of histone H2B at lysine 120 (H2Bub), has been implicated in the regulation of various cellar processes; however, its physiological roles in adipocytes remain poorly characterized. Here, we report that the adipocyte-specific knockout of Rnf20 (ASKO) in mice led to progressive fat loss, organomegaly and hyperinsulinemia. Despite signs of hyperinsulinemia, normal insulin sensitivity and improved glucose tolerance were observed in the young and aged CD-fed ASKO mice.

Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase is Essential for Porcine Adipocyte Differentiation.

Fat deposition, which influences pork production, meat quality and growth efficiency, is an economically important trait in pigs. Numerous studies have demonstrated that stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), a key enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of saturated fatty acids into monounsaturated fatty acids, is associated with fatty acid composition in pigs. As was observed to be significantly induced in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes differentiation, we hypothesized that it plays a role in porcine adipocyte differentiation and fat deposition.

Amplified spontaneous emission and random lasing using CsPbBr quantum dot glass through controlling crystallization.

By increasing the heat treatment temperature, the average size of CsPbBr quantum dots (QDs) in the glass matrix was increased, which contributed to a 5.5 fold increase of the optical gain coefficients. And the corresponding lasing threshold decreased from 0.

The preparation and up-conversion properties of full spectrum CsPbX (X = Cl, Br, I) quantum dot glasses.

All-inorganic perovskite (CsPbX3) quantum dots (QDs) have achieved unprecedented success in various applications due to their outstanding performance. Nevertheless, the inherent instability of these QDs severely limits their practical applications. Here, ultra-stable full visible spectrum CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I) QD glasses are prepared successfully.

Transcriptional Response of Subcutaneous White Adipose Tissue to Acute Cold Exposure in Mice.

Beige adipose tissue has been considered to have potential applications in combating obesity and its related metabolic diseases. However, the mechanisms of acute cold-stimulated beige formation still remain largely unknown. Here, transcriptional analysis of acute cold-stimulated (4 °C for 4 h) subcutaneous white adipose tissue (sWAT) was conducted to determine the molecular signatures that might be involved in beige formation.

Adipocyte-specific disruption of ATPase copper transporting α in mice accelerates lipoatrophy.

Aims/hypothesis: ATPase copper transporting α (ATP7A), also known as Menkes disease protein, is a P-type ATPase that transports copper across cell membranes. The critical role of ATP7A-mediated copper homeostasis has been well recognised in various organs, such as the intestine, macrophages and the nervous system. However, the importance of adipocyte ATP7A-mediated copper homeostasis on fat metabolism is not well understood.

Ultrastability and color-tunability of CsPb(Br/I) nanocrystals in P-Si-Zn glass for white LEDs.

A series of CsPbBrxI3-x NC glasses, showing tunable emission (523-693 nm) controlled by different ratios of Br- and I-, were successfully prepared. The CsPbBrxI3-x NC glasses exhibited excellent optical properties and outstanding stability towards ambient conditions, water and heat.

Moderate fabrication and characterization of the microcrystalline SrCuO glass films with effective nonlinearities.

Since nonlinear optical materials used in the ultrafast all-optical switching is an important part for the modern optical technology, cuprates have been widely investigated for their specific Cu-O chain structure and intriguing optical properties. We present a new preparation method of microcrystalline SrCuO glass films on glass substrates combining spin-coating and co-sintering techniques. Then, the as-prepared samples were polished for different times to obtain microcrystalline SrCuO glass films with varying thickness.

CsPbBr:xEu perovskite QD borosilicate glass: a new member of the luminescent material family.

Eu3+ ions were introduced into the lattices of CsPbBr3 perovskite QDs and a tunable multicolour emission from CsPbBr3:xEu3+ perovskite QD glass was successfully obtained. Multicolour LEDs that were fabricated by combining the as-prepared CsPbBr3:xEu3+ QD glasses with a UV chip were also researched in this study.

Multicolour nitrogen-doped carbon dots: tunable photoluminescence and sandwich fluorescent glass-based light-emitting diodes.

The first use of the combination of ammonium citrate (AC) and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) as coordinating precursors for the synthesis of highly fluorescent (quantum yield = 67%) multicolour nitrogen-doped carbon dots (CDs) is reported. Under UV light, these CDs emitted outstanding luminescence in colours from dark blue to red. Interestingly, a single component white-light CD point with high fluorescence efficiency was obtained by surface control.

Use of long-term stable CsPbBr perovskite quantum dots in phospho-silicate glass for highly efficient white LEDs.

We report the synthesis of CsPbBr QDs with great stability and high quantum yield in phospho-silicate glass, which was fabricated by using a heat-treatment approach, for white light emitting devices. QD glasses exhibited excellent photo- and thermal stability, and significantly prolonged the lifetime of light emitters under ambient air conditions.

Induction of copper and iron in acute cold-stimulated brown adipose tissues.

Copper (Cu) and iron (Fe), the enzymatic cofactors required for various biochemical processes, have been recently linked to lipid metabolism. Adipose tissues play central roles in energy balance and whether copper and iron homeostasis is involved in cold-stimulated energy metabolism remains unknown. In this study, the Cu and Fe contents in interscapular brown adipose tissue (BAT) and subcutaneous white adipose tissue (subWAT) from mice at different developmental stages were measured.

PPARγ is regulated by miR-27b-3p negatively and plays an important role in porcine oocyte maturation.

To elucidate the key miRNAs and the signalling pathways that are involved in porcine oocyte maturation, we performed a deep sequencing analysis of the miRNAs of pig germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes and metaphase II (MII) oocytes. Seven differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were identified and the expression levels of miR-21 and miR-27b-3p were further confirmed by QPCR analysis. The target genes of 7 DE miRNAs were predicted and subjected to pathway analysis.

Valence state control and third-order nonlinear optical properties of copper embedded in sodium borosilicate glass.

The integrated and transparent sodium borosilicate glasses that contain copper exhibiting different colors, that is, red, green, and blue were synthesized by combining the sol-gel process and heat treatment in H2 gas. To reveal substantially the cause of different colors in the glass, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high resolution TEM (HRTEM) were systematically applied to investigate and determine the microstructure of the doped matter. The results showed three different crystals had formed in the red, green and blue glass, and the sizes of these crystals were range from 9 to 34, 1 to 6, and 1 to 5 nm, respectively.

Porcine skeletal muscle differentially expressed gene ATP5B: molecular characterization, expression patterns, and association analysis with meat quality traits.

The 2-DE/MS-based proteomics approach was used to investigate the differences of porcine skeletal muscle, and ATP5B was identified as one differential expression protein. In the present study, ATP5B gene was further cloned by RT-PCR, the sequence was analyzed using the bioinformatics method, and the mRNA expression was detected by qRT-PCR. Sequence analysis showed that the porcine ATP5B gene contains an ORF encoding 528-amino-acid residues with 49 and 166 nucleotides in the 5' and 3' UTRs, respectively.