The Effects of Ligands with Different Electron Donation on the Nitrogen Reduction Performance of Constructed Co-MOFs: NH or NH?

Four cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-MOFs) based on different ligands with varying electron-donating properties (dpt = 2,5-di(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, NH₂bdc = 5-aminoisophthalic acid, OHbdc = 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid, H₂tdc = thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid, and hfipbb = 4,4'-(hexafluoropropane-2,2-diyl)bisbenzoic acid) are synthesized. Among them, Co-dpt-NH₂bdc demonstrates the highest nitrogen reduction reaction activity, achieving an ammonia (NH) yield of 68.61 µg·h⁻¹·mg⁻¹ and Faraday efficiency (FE) of 6.

Adjusting the Structure-Activity Relationship of MOFs to Obtain Electrocatalysts with Higher Hydrogen Evolution and Urea Oxidation Performance by Introducing Different Linkers.

Three kinds of metal-organic frameworks possessing analogous structures were prepared by regulating the structure units of organic linkers. MOF/nickel foam electrocatalysts were formed by in situ hydrothermal growth of MOFs on a clean supported substrate nickel foam (NF), and the corresponding composites were prepared. We phosphatated them and obtained the heterojunction catalyst.

Harnessing Risk Assessment for Thrombosis and Bleeding to Optimize Anticoagulation Strategy in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.

Background:  Oral anticoagulation (OAC) following catheter ablation (CA) of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is essential for the prevention of thrombosis events. Inappropriate application of OACs does not benefit stroke prevention but may be associated with a higher risk of bleeding. Therefore, this study aims to develop clinical data-driven machine learning (ML) methods to predict the risk of thrombosis and bleeding to establish more precise anticoagulation strategies for patients with NVAF.

Lifestyle improvement and the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease: the China-PAR project.

Background: The benefits of healthy lifestyles are well recognized. However, the extent to which improving unhealthy lifestyles reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk needs to be discussed. We evaluated the impact of lifestyle improvement on CVD incidence using data from the China-PAR project (Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China).

Lycopene Attenuates Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate-Induced Mitochondrial Damage and Inflammation in Kidney via cGAS-STING Signaling.

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a highly harmful and persistent environmental pollutant. Due to its unique chemical composition, it frequently dissolves and enters the environment to endanger human and animal health. Lycopene is a natural bioactive component that can potentially reduce the risk of environmental factor-induced chronic diseases.

Nano-Selenium Antagonized Cadmium-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Chicken.

Cadmium is a global ecological toxic pollutant; in animals, hepatotoxic fibrosis is caused by bioaccumulation of Cd through food chains. We determined the path of nano-Se antagonism in Cd-induced hepatocyte pyroptosis by targeting the APJ-AMPK-PGC1α pathway, using an in vivo model of hepatotoxicity. All 1-day-old chicks were treated with Cd (140 mg/kg BW/day) and/or nano-Se (0.

Gap Junction Protein Connexin 43 as a Target Is Internalized in Astrocyte Neurotoxicity Caused by Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate.

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is widely used as a plasticizer in plastic products, consumer products, and packaging materials. It is of great health concern in both animals and humans as it released into the environment and entered into the body from plastic products over time, thereby resulting in neurotoxicity. As a pivotal regulator of the central nervous system (CNS), astrocytes, are crucial for maintaining brain homeostasis.

Associations of tea consumption with blood pressure progression and hypertension incidence.

Background: Association between tea consumption and incident hypertension remains uncertain. This study conducted to examine the health effects of tea consumption on blood pressure progression and hypertension incidence.

Methods: A population-based cohort of 38,913 Chinese participants without hypertension at baseline were included in the current study.

High-intensity focused ultrasound treatment as an alternative regimen for myxofibrosarcoma.

Myxofibrosarcoma is a common soft-tissue sarcoma in elderly patients, characterized by an infiltrative growth pattern and a high risk for persistent local recurrence. A 35-years-old woman was diagnosed with myxofibrosarcoma on the right upper arm and the tumor is surgically resected. The tumor relapsed 7 months later.

Association of Plasma MiRNA-204 and the Presence and Severity of Coronary Artery Calcification in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

We investigated the association between plasma microRNA (miR)-204 and coronary artery calcification (CAC) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We consecutively enrolled 179 individuals with T2DM who underwent coronary computed tomography at Anzhen Hospital from January 2015 to September 2016. The CAC score (CACS) was expressed in Agatston units and >10 Hounsfield units were defined as CAC-positive status.

Effects and mechanisms of glucose-insulin-potassium on post-procedural myocardial injury after percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objective: To evaluate the effects and mechanisms of glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) on post-procedural myocardial injury (PMI) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: A total of 200 non-diabetic patients with documented coronary heart disease (CHD) were divided into the Group GIK and Group G, with 100 patients in each group. Patients in Group G were given intravenous infusion of glucose solution 2 hours before PCI.