Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate disrupts mouse placental growth by regulating the cell cycle of mouse placental trophoblasts through the Trim38-p53 signaling axis.

Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) is a common endocrine disruptor that causes very serious environmental pollution. Recent studies have described that DEHP exerts detrimental effects on key processes of placental development, including implantation, differentiation, invasion, and angiogenesis. However, its effects on the proliferation of placental trophoblasts and related regulatory mechanisms remain elusive.

Effective removal of strontium from wastewater using Co-doped layered sodium vanadosilicate.

The effective removal of strontium (Sr) from radioactive wastewater is essential for human health and ecological sustainability. However, due to the existence of a large number of coexisting ions, the selective removal of Sr from it remains a significant challenge. Herein, three novel metal-doped sodium vanadosilicates were developed by structural regulation.

Maternal exposure to bisphenol A induces congenital heart disease through mitochondrial dysfunction.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents a major birth defect associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although environmental factors are acknowledged as potential contributors to CHD, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Bisphenol A (BPA), a common endocrine disruptor, has attracted significant attention due to its widespread use and associated health risks.

Comparison of 2 Different Types of Arterial and Biliary Anastomoses While Preserving the Gastroduodenal Artery: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: Here we investigated 2 different arterial reconstruction procedures with preservation of the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 40 pairs of donors and recipients who underwent OLT from May 2018 to August 2023 were analyzed.

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate Exposure Induces Developmental Toxicity in the Mouse Fetal Heart via Mitochondrial Dysfunction.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of infant mortality and morbidity, with growing interest in the role of environmental factors in its etiology. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), an environmental endocrine disruptor, has been implicated in the development of CHD. This study aimed to investigate the effects of DEHP exposure on fetal heart development in mice.

Structural variation discovery in wheat using PacBio high-fidelity sequencing.

Structural variations (SVs) pervade plant genomes and contribute substantially to the phenotypic diversity. However, most SVs were ineffectively assayed due to their complex nature and the limitations of early genomic technologies. By applying the PacBio high-fidelity (HiFi) sequencing for wheat genomes, we performed a comprehensive evaluation of mainstream long-read aligners and SV callers in SV detection.

Regulating the zinc ion transport kinetics of MnO through copper doping towards high-capacity aqueous Zn-ion battery.

High working voltage, large theoretical capacity and cheapness render MnO promising cathode candidate for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). Unfortunately, poor electrochemical activity and bad structural stability lead to low capacity and unsatisfactory cycling performance. Herein, MnO material was fabricated through a facile precipitation reaction and divalent copper ions were introduced into the crystal framework, and ultra-small Cu-doped MnO nanocrystalline cathode materials with mixed valence states of Mn, Mn and Mn were obtained via post-calcination.

Liver Transplantation for Diffuse Form of Caroli Disease with Chronic Hepatitis B: A Case Report.

Caroli disease (CD) is a congenital disease of the intrahepatic biliary system, which manifests as cystic dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. The disease has a low incidence and atypical clinical manifestations; therefore, it can be easily misdiagnosed. Hepatitis B infection is a viral infection that affects liver cells, leading to degeneration, necrosis, and regeneration of the cells and formation of false lobules, and ultimately nodular cirrhosis, which can lead to liver dysfunction and liver failure.

Temperature Effect on the Growth and Development of Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Reared on (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae.

Augmentative release of parasitoids has been an important component of integrated insect management for stored product protection. Understanding the effect of different temperatures on the growth and development of parasitoids is in favor of mass rearing of parasitoids. Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is a highly cosmopolitan, gregarious ecto-parasitoid of a variety of Lepidopterous larvae.

Metal-Free Enantioselective 1,4-Addition of Diarylphosphine Oxides to α,β-Unsaturated Carboxylic Esters.

The catalytic asymmetric conjugate addition of phosphorus nucleophiles to unsaturated compounds, catalyzed by metallic or nonmetallic catalysts, has been extensively developed. However, the enantioselective transformations involving α,β-unsaturated carboxylic esters for constructing chiral c-p bonds have been rarely reported, particularly in metal-free processes. In this study, we present a novel metal-free methodology for enantioselective 1,4-addition of diarylphosphine oxides to α,β-unsaturated carboxylic esters using classical chiral oxazaborolidine catalysts.

Dynamic Covalent Bonds Regulate Zinc Plating/Stripping Behaviors for High-Performance Zinc Ion Batteries.

Artificial interfaces provide a comprehensive approach to controlling zinc dendrite and surface corrosion in zinc-based aqueous batteries (ZABs). However, due to consistent volume changes during zinc plating/stripping, traditional interfacial layers cannot consistently adapt to the dendrite surface, resulting in uncontrolled dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution. Herein, dynamic covalent bonds exhibit the Janus effect towards zinc deposition at different current densities, presenting a holistic strategy for stabilizing zinc anode.

Gynostemma Pentaphyllum ameliorates CCl-induced liver injury via PDK1/Bcl-2 pathway with comprehensive analysis of network pharmacology and transcriptomics.

Background: Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino, commonly known as "southern ginseng", contains high amounts of ginsenoside derivatives and exhibits similar biological activities with Panax ginseng (C. A.

Three-Dimensional Cross-Linking Network Coating for the Flame Retardant of Bio-Based Polyamide 56 Fabric by Weak Bonds.

Weak bonds usually make macromolecules stronger; therefore, they are often used to enhance the mechanical strength of polymers. Not enough studies have been reported on the use of weak bonds in flame retardants. A water-soluble polyelectrolyte complex composed of polyethyleneimine (PEI), sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) and melamine (MEL) was designed and utilized to treat bio-based polyamide 56 (PA56) by a simple three-step process.

Berlin Green with tunable iron content as ultra-high rate host for efficient aqueous ammonium ion storage.

Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) are regarded as promising cathode materials for ammonium-ion batteries (AIBs) because of their low cost and superb theoretical capacity. However, its inherently poor conductivity and structural collapse can significantly limit the enhancement of rate property and cycling stability. In this work, Berlin Green (BG) electrode materials with similar wool-like clusters were constructed by direct precipitation method to accelerate the kinetic, which realizes outstanding cycling stability.

Asymmetric 1,4-Addition of Diarylphosphine Oxides to α, β-Unsaturated 2-Acyl Imidazoles.

Here we introduce a metal-free, catalytic and enantioselective strategy from α,β-unsaturated 2-acyl imidazoles to the chiral phosphorous 2-acyl imidazoles. Interestingly, this methodology was catalyzed by the classical and commercial oxazaborolidine under mild conditions. This strategy features a wide range of substrates scope with good yields and excellent enantioselectivities.

Constructing porous ZnFC-PA/PSF composite spheres for highly efficient Cs removal.

Radioisotope leaking from nuclear waste has become an intractable problem due to its gamma radiation and strong water solubility. In this work, a novel porous ZnFC-PA/PSF composite sphere was fabricated by immobilization of ferrocyanides modified zinc phytate into polysulfone (PSF) substrate for the treatment of Cs-contaminated water. The maximum adsorption capacity of ZnFC-PA/PSF was 305.

Unveiling Confinement Engineering for Achieving High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries.

The confinement effect, restricting materials within nano/sub-nano spaces, has emerged as an innovative approach for fundamental research in diverse application fields, including chemical engineering, membrane separation, and catalysis. This confinement principle recently presents fresh perspectives on addressing critical challenges in rechargeable batteries. Within spatial confinement, novel microstructures and physiochemical properties have been raised to promote the battery performance.

Disparities of Heatwave-Related Preterm Birth in Climate Types - China, 2012-2019.

What Is Already Known About This Topic?: An association between prenatal heatwave exposure and the risk of preterm birth was found. However, the disparities in heatwave-related preterm birth across different climate types have not been examined.

What Is Added By This Report?: This nationwide case-crossover study investigated the association between heatwave exposure and preterm birth across different Köppen-Geiger climate types.

Hydrogenation of Alkynes and Olefins Catalyzed by Quaternary Ammonium Salts.

Catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons to alkenes and alkanes using molecular hydrogen is one of the most fundamental transformations in organic synthesis. While methodologies involving transition metals as catalysts in homogeneous and heterogeneous processes have been well developed, metal-free catalytic hydrogenation offers an ideal approach for future chemistry. Herein, the common and inexpensive quaternary ammonium salts are first introduced as catalysts in the catalytic hydrogenation system for the transformations from alkynes or olefins into the corresponding olefins or alkanes.

Coronary artery dilation in children with febrile illnesses other than Kawasaki disease: A case report and literature review.

Background: Coronary artery dilation (CAD) had rarely been described as a cardiac complication of febrile disease other than Kawasaki disease (KD). There are rare cases complicated by CAD reported in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection.

Case Presentation: A 6-year-old boy with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) was transferred to our hospital due to significant respiratory distress on the 11th day from disease onset.