Plasmonic Modulation of Gold Nanoplates on Multiwavelength Emission.

Plasmonic regulation introduced by metallic nanoparticles is a useful method to improve the detection performance of plasmon-based systems. Herein, we observed a unique enhancement of surface plasmon-coupled emission (SPCE) using plate-shaped plasmonic nanostructures. By assembling Au nanoplates (Au NPLs) via electrostatic adsorption between the Au nanofilm and the quantum dot (QD) layer (630 nm), the fluorescence signal of SPCE was enhanced 90 times more than that of normal SPCE after the conditions were optimized.

The relationship between Freshman students' mental health and academic achievement: chain mediating effect of learning adaptation and academic self-efficacy.

The relationship between the mental health and academic achievement of college students is not only related to their individual growth and development but also has a profound impact on the quality of higher education and the cultivation of social talent. Understanding the interaction and influencing mechanisms between mental health and academic achievement can help individuals adjust learning and psychological states and achieve a virtuous cycle between mental health and academic achievement. A survey was conducted on 3871 freshmen using the Symptom Check-List-90 (SCL-90), Academic Self-efficacy Scale (ASES), China College Student Adjustment Scale (CCSAS), and basic quality assessment scores.

Enhanced Lithium Extraction from Brines: Prelithiation Effect of FePO with Size and Morphology Control.

Extracting lithium resources from seawater and brine can promote the development of the new energy materials industry. The electrochemical method is green and efficient. Iron phosphate (FePO) crystal, with its 1D ion channel, holds significant potential as a primary lithium extraction electrode material.

Fluorescence enhancement of surface plasmon coupled emission by Au nanobipyramids and its modulation effect on multi-wavelength radiation.

Surface plasmon coupled emission (SPCE), a novel surface-enhanced fluorescence technique, can generate directional and amplified radiation by the intense interaction between fluorophores and surface plasmons (SPs) of metallic nanofilms. For plasmon-based optical systems, the strong interaction between localized and propagating SPs and "hot spot" structures show great potential to significantly improve the electromagnetic (EM) field and modulate optical properties. Au nanobipyramids (NBPs) with two sharp apexes to enhance and restrict the EM field were introduced through electrostatic adsorption to achieve a mediated fluorescence system, and the emission signal enhancement was realized by factors over 60 compared with the normal SPCE.

Smoking Affects the Predictive Roles of Antioxidant Enzymes in the Clinical Response to Risperidone in Schizophrenia: A Large-scale Cohort Study.

Objectives: There is overwhelming evidence of the relationship between smoking and schizophrenia (SZ). Tobacco smoke is considered to ameliorate the symptoms and reduce the side effects of antipsychotics in SZ patients. However, the underlying biological mechanism by which tobacco smoke improves symptoms in SZ remains unclear.

Dopey2 and Pcdh7 orchestrate the development of embryonic neural stem cells/ progenitors in zebrafish.

DOPEY2 has been shown to be associated with Down syndrome and PCDH7 might be involved in Rett syndrome and duplication syndrome. The mechanism how both proteins play roles in these syndromes are largely unknown. Here, we show that Dopey2 and Pcdh7 balance the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells and progenitors during embryonic neurogenesis to generate proper size and architecture of zebrafish brains.

Genetic Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Brugada Syndrome in the Chinese Population.

Background: Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an inheritable arrhythmia syndrome that can lead to sudden cardiac death in patients while the heart structure is normal. However, the genetic background of more than 65% of BrS probands remains unclear.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the variant spectrum in a Chinese cohort with suspected BrS and to analyze their distinct clinical and electrocardiographic features.

Splice-Altering Mutations in Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a life-threatening autosomal dominant genetic disorder of connective tissue caused by the pathogenic mutation of FBN1. Whole exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to identify the pathogenic mutation. The transcriptional consequence of the splice-altering mutation was analyzed via minigene assays and reverse-transcription PCR.

insertion mutation causes cardiac-only Danon disease: A case report.

Danon disease is a rare disease caused by glycogen storage lysosomal disorder. It is related to the pathogenic mutation of the gene. In this case report, we present a patient with a novel pathogenic mutation (c.

RNA-sequencing analysis of the Diquat-degrading yeast strain Wyslmt and the discovery of Diquat degrading genes.

Diquat is used in agricultural contexts to control the growth of broadleaf and grassy weeds in both terrestrial and aquatic areas. Diquat can be readily absorbed by the soil and can remain therein for extended periods of time, altering the local microenvironment. In this study, the Wyslmt yeast strain, which has the capacity to degrade Diquat, was isolated from soil exposed to long-term Diquat treatment.

Autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type II resulting from a mutation in the gene: A case report.

Background: Osteopetrosis is a family of extremely rare diseases caused by failure of osteoclasts and impaired bone resorption. Among them, autosomal dominant osteopetrosis type II (ADO II), related to the chloride channel 7 () gene, is the most frequent form of osteopetrosis. In this study, we report a mutation of in a patient without the family history of ADO II.

Mechanism underlying the response of fungi and their Fusarium symbiotic networks to the rotations of soybean and corn.

Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium solani are the main soybean root rot pathogens in northern China. We investigated the distribution and driving factors of Fusarium under different cropping systems to evaluate and regulate soil health. The factors affecting Fusarium in soybean cropping systems were assessed using high-throughput sequencing of ITS1 to identify soil microbial population diversity, and then the soil physicochemical properties were assessed to determine the levels of various elements present in the environment.

Characteristics of Soil Fungal Communities in Soybean Rotations.

Soybean continuous cropping (SC) leads to continuous cropping obstacles, and soil-borne fungal diseases occur frequently. Rotation can alleviate continuous cropping obstacles. However, the long-term effects of continuous cropping and rotation on the structure and function of the fungal community in soil are not clear.

Case Report: A New Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Mutation Causes Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Type 3 in a Chinese Patient.

Purpose: Familial partial lipodystrophy type 3 (FPLD3) is an autosomal dominant disease. Patients typically present with loss of adipose tissue and metabolic complications. Here, we reported a Chinese FPLD3 patient with a novel gene mutation.

Isolation of a degrading strain of Fusarium verticillioides and bioremediation of glyphosate residue.

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum and nonselective organophosphorus herbicide that inhibits 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), an enzyme in the shikimate pathway in plants. A glyphosate-resistant fungus identified as Fusarium verticillioides was screened from soil subjected to long-term glyphosate application, and this fungus could grow in inorganic salt medium containing 90 mmol/L glyphosate. The optimum culture conditions identified via the response surface curve method were 28 °C and pH 7.

Potential Biomarkers for Predicting Depression in Diabetes Mellitus.

To identify the potential biomarkers for predicting depression in diabetes mellitus using support vector machine to analyze routine biochemical tests and vital signs between two groups: subjects with both diabetes mellitus and depression, and subjects with diabetes mellitus alone. Electronic medical records upon admission and biochemical tests and vital signs of 135 patients with both diabetes mellitus and depression and 187 patients with diabetes mellitus alone were identified for this retrospective study. After matching on factors of age and sex, the two groups ( = 72 for each group) were classified by the recursive feature elimination-based support vector machine, of which, the training data, validation data, and testing data were split for ranking the parameters, determine the optimal parameters, and assess classification performance.

Shared Genetic Etiology of Primary Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Mutations in genes encoding sarcomere and cytoskeletal proteins are major causes of primary dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Likewise, ischemic myocardial injury is a major cause of secondary cardiac remodeling, which, in a subset, is severe and resembles DCM. The latter is referred to as ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM).

Case Report: Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus With a Focus on Psychological Methods.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is one of the most common chronic diseases; however, its etiology remains unknown. More and more studies have revealed that emotional instability is one of the risk factors for the onset and expansion of OLP, especially in patients suffering from depression, anxiety disorder, and acute stress. In this case report, we had a 32-year-old female OLP patient who had no obvious response to conventional OLP drugs.

RBM20 Is a Candidate Gene for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Background: The genetic basis of a considerable fraction of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) cases remains unknown. Whether the gene encoding RNA binding motif protein 20 (RBM20) is implicated in HCM and the correlation of clinical characteristics of RBM20 heterozygotes with HCM remain unresolved. We aimed to investigate the association between RBM20 variants and HCM.

Transcriptome analysis and identification of candidate genes involved in glyphosate resistance in the fungus .

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that has been widely used for nonselective weed control in soybean fields. In the present study, RNA-seq of an isolate exhibiting resistance to 120 mM glyphosate revealed gene expression occurring in the presence of glyphosate and led to the identification and screening of candidate genes. A transcriptome analysis revealed 5,548 and 5,361 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the glyphosate resistant (GR) isolate treated with 45 and 90 mM glyphosate, respectively.