Activation of trace LiNO additives by BF in high-concentration electrolytes towards stable lithium metal batteries.

The activation of trace LiNO additives in high-concentration electrolytes is achieved by BF due to its Lewis acidity. This advanced electrolyte can promote the decomposition of LiNO into LiN, attaining enhanced cycle reversibility of lithium anodes, which broadens the application of LiNO additives.

Yeast cell wall polysaccharides in Tibetan kefir grains are key substances promoting the formation of bacterial biofilm.

This study investigated the interaction among Kluyveromyces marxianus G-Y4 (G-Y4), Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GL1 (GL1) and Lactobacillus helveticus SNA12 (SNA12) that isolated from Tibetan kefir grains. Additionally, the effects of G-Y4 on the growth and biofilm formation of GL1 and SNA12 were determined. The results indicated that G-Y4 promoted the growth of GL1 and SNA12 and improved their biofilm-forming ability.

RSDB: A rare skin disease database to link drugs with potential drug targets for rare skin diseases.

Rare skin diseases include more than 800 diseases affecting more than 6.8 million patients worldwide. However, only 100 drugs have been developed for treating rare skin diseases in the past 38 years.

Anomalous Redox Features Induced by Strong Covalency in Layered NaTi V S Cathodes for Na-Ion Batteries.

The rising demand for energy density of cathodes means the need to raise the voltage or capacity of cathodes. Transition metal (TM) doping has been employed to enhance the electrochemical properties in multiple aspects. The redox voltage of doped cathodes usually falls in between the voltage of undoped layered cathodes.

Exosomal Proteins and Lipids as Potential Biomarkers for Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment.

Exosomes participate in cell-cell communication by transferring molecular components between cells. Previous studies have shown that exosomal molecules derived from cancer cells and liquid biopsies can serve as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. The exploration of the molecules transferred by lung cancer-derived exosomes can advance the understanding of exosome-mediated signaling pathways and mechanisms.

Inhibition of retinal neovascularization by siRNA targeting VEGF(165).

Purpose: To investigate whether vector-based vascular endothelial growth factor 165 (VEGF)(165) targeted siRNA expression system (pSilencer(siVEGF)) could inhibit VEGF(165) expression in vitro and suppresses retinal neovascularization in the murine model of oxygen-induced retinopathy.

Methods: pSilencer(siVEGF), from which siRNA targeting VEGF(165) could be generated, was constructed and transfected to human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Then the level of VEGF isoforms in cultured cells was measured by RT-PCR and ELISA.