Metal-organic framework-templated synthesis of sulfur-doped core-sheath nanoarrays and nanoporous carbon for flexible all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) provide great opportunities for synthesizing advanced electrode materials with hierarchical hollow architectures for energy storage. Herein, we report the facile fabrication of core-sheath nanoarrays (NAs) on carbon cloth (CC@CoO@S-Co3O4) for binder-free electrode materials with MOFs as versatile scaffolds. The hollow S-doped Co3O4 sheath has been facilely prepared using a two-step synthetic protocol, which includes the surface etching of CoO nanowires for synchronous in situ growth of well-aligned ZIF-67 and its following hydrothermal process.

Evidence of differential adaptation to decreased temperature by anammox bacteria.

Low temperature is recognized as one of the major barriers for the application of the anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) process to treat mainstream wastewater. Studies are yet to reveal the underlying biological limitations and molecular mechanisms associated with the inhibition of low temperature on the anammox process. In this study, metaproteomics was used to examine proteome modulation patterns of the anammox community occurring at different temperatures.

Mechanism and effects of Zearalenone on mouse T lymphocytes activation in vitro.

Zearalenone (ZEA) is particularly toxic to the female reproductive system. Nevertheless, the effect of ZEA on the immune system is still not fully understood. The following study investigates the effects and mechanism of ZEA on mouse T cell activation in vitro.

Selectivity control of nitrite and nitrate with the reaction of S and achieved nitrite accumulation in the sulfur autotrophic denitrification process.

The characteristics of reaction between S and NO-N or NO-N in the sulfur autotrophic denitrification (SADN) process were studied using S as an electron donor and NO-N and NO-N as electron acceptors. The effect of changes in pH and temperature on the processes of NO-N and NO-N reduction were also studied to identify the optimum control parameters for strengthening the preference of S on NO-N; thus, achieving the efficient accumulation of NO-N. The results showed that the affinity of S for NO-N was considerably higher than that for NO-N.

[Removal of Nitrogen from Alcohol Wastewater by PN-ANAMMOX].

An integrated partial nitrification anaerobic ammonia oxidation reactor was used to explore the feasibility of nitrogen removal from recycled ethanol wastewater. The results show that the integrated partial nitrification-anaerobic ammonia oxidation (PN-ANAMMOX) reactor was started successfully after 40 d under the conditions of pH 7.8±0.

[Ammoniac Waste Gas Treatment Based on ANAMMOX Process].

The feasibility of ammoniac waste gas treatment by partial nitrification(PN)-anaerobic ammonia oxidation(ANAMMOX) reactor was studied. The PN-ANAMMOX reactor was successfuly started up after 60 d operation in conditions of low dissolved oxygen control(0.2 mg·L), pH 7.

[Ammonia Oxidation with Potential Electron Acceptor in ANAMMOX Sludge].

The ammonium oxidation by potential electron acceptors(NO, Fe and SO) in ANAMMOX sludge was studied by inoculating nitrite-dependent ANAMMOX sludge. The results showed that nitrite was the most suitable electron acceptor for ANAMMOX bacteria, which could completely react within a short time. Nitrate was converted into nitrite by ANAMMOX sludge using the organic as electron donor and then participated in ammonia conversion, in the absence of nitrite.

Highly efficient of nitrogen removal from mature landfill leachate using a combined DN-PN-Anammox process with a dual recycling system.

An efficient and stable combined denitrification-partial nitrification-Anammox process with a dual recycling system was used to remove nitrogen from mature landfill leachate. After 155 d of operation, the NO as the PN-Anammox byproduct was almost treated with biodegradable organic carbon in raw wastewater in a pre-denitrification reactor by external recycling system. When raw landfill leachate with NH-N concentration of 1900 mg/L was treated, an integrated reactor with airlift recycling was combined with the PN and Anammox reactions to efficiently remove NH from the inflow.

Cadmium-induced apoptosis in neuronal cells is mediated by Fas/FasL-mediated mitochondrial apoptotic signaling pathway.

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal capable of damaging brain. Studies have demonstrated that Cd can induce apoptosis in neuronal cells. The CD95/APO-1 (Fas)/Fas Ligand (FasL) signaling pathway is one of the primary apoptosis pathways, but the role and regulatory mechanism of this pathway in neuronal cells remain unclear.

CaMKⅡ mediates cadmium induced apoptosis in rat primary osteoblasts through MAPK activation and endoplasmic reticulum stress.

Ca is an important ion in various intracellular metabolic pathways. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a major intracellular calcium store and ER calcium homeostasis plays a key part in the regulation of apoptosis. We have previously shown that Cadmium (Cd) induces apoptosis in osteoblasts (OBs), accompany by increased cytoplasmic calcium.

ERK1/2 MAPK promotes autophagy to suppress ER stress-mediated apoptosis induced by cadmium in rat proximal tubular cells.

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal and its toxic mechanism is not entirely clear. The goal of the present study was to investigate the toxic mechanism of Cd on rPT cells, and to elucidate the role of ERK1/2 signaling pathway in mediating the relationship between apoptosis and autophagy. We evaluated the cell morphology, cell cycle distribution, apoptosis rates, and the expression of related proteins.

Resolution and evaluation of 3-chlorophenyl-3-hydroxypropionylhydroxamic acid as antivirulence agent with excellent eradication efficacy in Helicobacter pylori infected mice.

The continuing emergence of drug-resistant Helicobacter pylori (HP) drives the ongoing need for the development of new and effective anti-HP drugs. Urease inhibitor has now gained strong interest as an alternative approach for HP infections. 3-Chlorophenyl-3-hydroxypropionylhydroxamic acid (CPH), a novel urease inhibitor identified in our group, shows impressive potency, which was optically separated for a further exploration.

1-α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D potentiates avian osteoclast activation by increasing the formation of zipper-like structure via Src/Rac1 signaling.

Avian bone metabolism diseases affect the development and production of chickens, and many of these diseases can be prevented and controlled by balanced nutrition and hormone medicine. The steroid hormone 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D plays a key role in maintaining the balance of avian bone metabolism. Clinically, 1α,25-(OH)D has been used to treat several bone diseases.

Experiments and Analysis of Close-Shot Identification of On-Branch Citrus Fruit with RealSense.

Fruit recognition based on depth information has been a hot topic due to its advantages. However, the present equipment and methods cannot meet the requirements of rapid and reliable recognition and location of fruits in close shot for robot harvesting. To solve this problem, we propose a recognition algorithm for citrus fruit based on RealSense.

Zearalenone Promotes Cell Proliferation or Causes Cell Death?

Zearalenone (ZEA), one of the mycotoxins, exerts different mechanisms of toxicity in different cell types at different doses. It can not only stimulate cell proliferation but also inhibit cell viability, induce cell apoptosis, and cause cell death. Thus, the objective of this review is to summarize the available mechanisms and current evidence of what is known about the cell proliferation or cell death induced by ZEA.

Time-domain characteristics of ultrafast transverse mode switching based on Si nanowires.

We investigate the potential of an ultrafast transverse mode switch based on silicon on insulator (SOI) platform for the switching applications in the spatial division multiplexing (SDM) systems. The impact of waveguide geometry, operation wavelength, pulse width of the pump and probe waves, as well as the temporal delay between the pulses are discussed with a special focus on the temporal switching windows of the switch. The optimized switching performances are further applied to a switching node in a hybrid optical time division-multiplexing (OTDM) and SDM system.

Evaluation of a modified rat model for functional dyspepsia.

Background/aim: The purpose of this study was to establish a modified rat model with functional dyspepsia (FD) and analyze the changes in gastrointestinal motility and brain-gut peptide levels in serum and brain-gut axis.

Materials And Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into control group (Con) and FD model group. FD model was established by stimulating semi-starvation rats via tail damping, provocation, and forced exercise fatigue until gastrointestinal motility disorder appeared, and then levels of motilin, leptin, cholecystokinin (CCK), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) were detected in serum by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and in duodenum, antrum, and hypothalamus by immunohistochemistry, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction, and Western blot.

Clinical effects of single femoral nerve block in combination with general anesthesia on geriatric patients receiving total knee arthroplasty.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical effects of single femoral nerve block (sFNB) combined with general anesthesia on geriatric patients receiving unilateral total knee arthroplasty (UTKA).

Methods: Sixty geriatric UTKA patients who were treated in The First People's Hospital of Changzhou from January 2015 to August 2015 were randomly divided into an sFNB + laryngeal mask airway (FLA) group, an sFNB + tracheal intubation (FGA) group and a tracheal intubation (GA) group. Their clinical parameters and indices were recorded.

Protective Effects of Sinomenine on CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain in Rats.

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of sinomenine (SIN) on CFA-induced inflammatory pain in rats, and to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. MATERIAL AND METHODS To determine the potential influences of SIN in the pathogenesis of inflammatory pain, an inflammatory pain (IP) mouse model was established and rats were treated with SIN (30 mg/kg). Behavioral tests were used to assess the MWT and TWL of the rats.

Structure of Herpesvirus Capsid Sheds Light on Drug Discovery.

The atomic resolution structure of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) capsid reveals that protein-protein interfaces (PPIs) are essential for its structural stability. This structural information guided a mutagenesis study that identified novel drug targets interrupting PPIs essential for capsid assembly.

Antioxidative Effect of Quetiapine on Acute Ultraviolet-B-Induced Skin and HaCaT Cell Damage.

Quetiapine is a new type of antipsychotic drug, with effective protection of pheochromocytoma PC12 cells from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. Ultraviolet-B radiation can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, resulting in significant inflammatory responses in damaged skin. Thus, the purpose of this study is to explore whether quetiapine protects the skin from intermediate-wave ultraviolet (UVB)-induced damage through antioxidant stress.

A novel method of simultaneous NH and NO removal using Fe cycling as a catalyst: Feammox coupled with NAFO.

The feasibility of using Feammox coupled with nitrate-dependent Fe(II) oxidizing (NAFO) to cause the simultaneous conversion of NH and NO was explored by inoculation with Feammox sludge and the use Fe cycling as catalyst. After 61days operation, the simultaneous conversion of NO and NH occurred with the presence of interconversion between Fe(III) and Fe(II). The conversion ratio of NH to NO stabilized at 0.