This paper introduces an MPPT control methodology utilizing the IJAVA algorithm. This approach merges the traditional JAVA algorithm with a Levy flight strategy, enabling the algorithm to evade local optima and conduc...
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Expanding the anti-Stokes shift in triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) systems and harvesting light within the biological transparency window (700-900 nm) are of great importance for their biomedical ap...
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Expanding the anti-Stokes shift in triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) systems and harvesting light within the biological transparency window (700-900 nm) are of great importance for their biomedical applications. In this study, we have developed a TTA-UC system that converts deep red-light into blue photons using a highly endothermic sensitization pair, wherein the triplet energy level of the sensitizer is 0.19 eV below that of the acceptor. The thermally activated triplet energy transfer compensates the energy loss during intersystem crossing (ISC) of the sensitizer, achieving a 0.82 eV anti-Stokes shift upconversion with over 6% quantum yield. This TTA-UC system activates a Ru(ii)-based photoactivated chemotherapeutic agent, causing DNA to bleach under 700 nm LED irradiation. These results demonstrate a feasible way to develop upconversion systems that operate within the biological transparency window, with potential applications in biological phototherapy.
Objective. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the all-cause mortality associated with the most commonly used hemostatic treatments in patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. Methods. ...
Objective. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the all-cause mortality associated with the most commonly used hemostatic treatments in patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. Methods. Up to April 30, 2023, we searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane, including the references to qualified papers. A meta-analysis was performed on studies that reported odds ratios (ORs) or the number of events needed to calculate them. The PROSPERO registration number was CRD42023421137. Results. Of the 3452 titles identified in our original search, 29 met our criteria. Extraperitoneal packing (EPP) (OR = 0.626 and 95% CI = 0.413-0.949), external fixation (EF) (OR = 0.649 and 95% CI = 0.518-0.814), and arterial embolism (AE) (OR = 0.459 and 95% CI = 0.291-0.724) were associated with decreased mortality. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) (OR = 2.824 and 95% CI = 1.594-5.005) was associated with increased mortality. A random effect model meta-analysis of eight articles showed no difference in mortality between patients with AE and patients with EPP for the initial treatments for controlling blood loss (OR = 0.910 and 95% CI = 0.623-1.328). Conclusion. This meta-analysis collectively suggested EF, AE, or EPP as life-saving procedures for patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures.
Paeonol, a naturally occurring polyphenol isolated from medical plant, has been known to exhibit anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. In order to evaluate the effect of paeonol on Carassius auratus gibelio in...
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Paeonol, a naturally occurring polyphenol isolated from medical plant, has been known to exhibit anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. In order to evaluate the effect of paeonol on Carassius auratus gibelio infected by pathogenic bacteria Aeromonas hydriphila. 750 fish were randomly divided into 5 groups, which separately treated with 0.85% sterile saline (blank), A. hydriphila (negative control), A. hydriphila with paeonol (4 mg/kg, 64 mg/kg), and A. hydriphila with enrofloxacin (12 mg/kg, positive control). Fish were anaesthetized with MS -222 (100 mg/L), and samples were collected at 6 and 72 h after A. hydriphila challenge. The results showed that compared with the negative group, the survival in paeonol groups marked increased by 14.75% and 18.94%. The plasma immunoglobulin M (IgM) was notably increased, and low density lipoprotein (LDL) was significantly decreased in paeonol groups at 6 h (P < 0.05). The antioxidative enzymes catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were significantly increased in paeonol groups at 6 h, while malondialdehyde (MDA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) contents were lower (P < 0.05). The inflammatory related genes MyD88 and TLR-5 were significantly downregulated, and the TLR-3 was significantly increased in paeonol groups at 72 h (P < 0.05). In addition, histopathological analyses showed that the lesion in liver, spleen and caudal kidney were considerably attenuated in paeonol groups. In conclusion, paeonol could increase the survival rate, mitigate oxidative damage, inflammation, tissue lesions, and improve the immunity of gibel carp challenged with A. hydrophila.
Epigenetic dysregulation is prevalent in human cancers, affecting gene expression and metabolic patterns to meet the demands of malignant evolution and abnormal epigenetic processes, and resulting in a protumor immune...
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Epigenetic dysregulation is prevalent in human cancers, affecting gene expression and metabolic patterns to meet the demands of malignant evolution and abnormal epigenetic processes, and resulting in a protumor immune microenvironment. Tumors require a steady supply of methionine for maintaining epigenetic flexibility, which is the only exogenous precursor of methyl donor S-adenosylmethionine for methylation, crucial for their resistance to therapies and survival in a nutrient-deficient microenvironment. Thus, tumor cells upregulate the Lat4 transporter to compete and deprive methionine in the microenvironment, sustaining their malignant phenotypes and also impairing immune cell functions. Addressing this methionine addiction is the key to overcoming drug resistance and improving immune response. Despite the challenge of lacking specific Lat4 inhibitors, an oxaliplatin prodrug crosslinked fluorinated polycation/anti-Lat4 small interfering RNA complex nanoregulator (AS-F-NP) has been designed and developed here. This nanoregulator restricted the greedy methionine uptake of tumor cells by knocking down Lat4, which in turn inhibited the malignant evolution of the tumor while restoring the viability and function of tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
The one-pot reactions of acetyl chloride, o-halobenzoic acids and Wittig reagents providing 3-methyl isocoumarins have been furnished via tandem Wittig reaction, oxa-Michael addition and C-C cross coupling. Three new ...
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The one-pot reactions of acetyl chloride, o-halobenzoic acids and Wittig reagents providing 3-methyl isocoumarins have been furnished via tandem Wittig reaction, oxa-Michael addition and C-C cross coupling. Three new chemical bonds including one C-O, one C=C and one C-C bond are generated via the catalysis of a simple copper salt for the heterocycle construction.
Mould bed is crucial for supporting the ship subsection and controlling its deformation during shipbuilding. However, its visualisation and control process intelligence are often inadequate, leading to reduced accurac...
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Mould bed is crucial for supporting the ship subsection and controlling its deformation during shipbuilding. However, its visualisation and control process intelligence are often inadequate, leading to reduced accuracy and efficiency in ship subsection construction. Aiming at the problem, a three-dimensional (3D) visual monitoring method for the marine intelligent mould bed is proposed based on digital twin, and the overall framework of the management and control system is designed. Meanwhile, a fuzzy PID control principle optimised by the genetic algorithm is proposed to better control the deformation of the ship subsection. On this basis, the verification of the developed system is carried out based on the physical intelligent mould bed, and the 3D visual management and control of the marine intelligent mould bed are realised. It provides a foundation for improving the accuracy and efficiency of ship subsection construction.
Ascorbate (H(2)A) is a well-known antioxidant to protect cellular components from free radical damage and has also emerged as a pro-oxidant in cancer therapies. However, such "contradictory" mechanisms under...
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Ascorbate (H(2)A) is a well-known antioxidant to protect cellular components from free radical damage and has also emerged as a pro-oxidant in cancer therapies. However, such "contradictory" mechanisms underlying H(2)A oxidation are not well understood. Herein, we report Fe leaching during catalytic H(2)A oxidation using an Fe-N-C nanozyme as a ferritin mimic and its influence on the selectivity of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Owing to the heterogeneity, the Fe-N-x sites in Fe-N-C primarily catalyzed H(2)A oxidation and 4 e(-) ORR via an iron-oxo intermediate. Nonetheless, trace O-2(center dot-) produced by marginal N-C sites through 2 e(-) ORR accumulated and attacked Fe-N-x sites, leading to the linear leakage of unstable Fe ions up to 420 ppb when the H(2)A concentration increased to 2 mM. As a result, a substantial fraction (ca. 40 %) of the N-C sites on Fe-N-C were activated, and a new 2+2 e(-) ORR path was finally enabled, along with Fenton-type H(2)A oxidation. Consequently, after Fe ions diffused into the bulk solution, the ORR at the N-C sites stopped at H2O2 production, which was the origin of the pro-oxidant effect of H(2)A.
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