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Nano Lett ; 24(15): 4580-4587, 2024 Apr 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38573804

ABSTRACT

Photon upconverison has attracted a substantial amount of interest in diverse fields due to its characteristic anti-Stokes emissions. However, obtaining intense emission under low-power laser irradiation has remained a challenge. Here we report a mechanistic design of activator-sensitizer alloyed nanoparticles to achieve bright upconversion under weak infrared irradiation. This design allows a nearest sensitizer-activator separation to facilitate efficient energy transfer that results in remarkably enhanced upconversion (>2 orders of magnitude) under 0.26 W cm-2 irradiation compared to that of the Er sublattice, and the upconversion quantum yield also shows a 20-fold increase. Interestingly, the alloyed nanoparticles exhibit a gradual change in emission color with an increase in Yb3+ content, and moreover, their emission colors can be dynamically controlled by simply modulating the excitation laser power and pulse widths. Such alloyed nanoparticles show great promise for application in a near-infrared photodetector.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 1923, 2024 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38429262

ABSTRACT

Dynamic control of multi-photon upconversion with rich and tunable emission colors is stimulating extensive interest in both fundamental research and frontier applications of lanthanide based materials. However, manipulating photochromic upconversion towards color-switchable emissions of a single lanthanide emitter is still challenging. Here, we report a conceptual model to realize the spatiotemporal control of upconversion dynamics and photochromic evolution of Er3+ through interfacial energy transfer (IET) in a core-shell nanostructure. The design of Yb sublattice sensitization interlayer, instead of regular Yb3+ doping, is able to raise the absorption capability of excitation energy and enhance the upconversion. We find that a nanoscale spatial manipulation of interfacial interactions between Er and Yb sublattices can further contribute to upconversion. Moreover, the red/green color-switchable upconversion of Er3+ is achieved through using the temporal modulation ways of non-steady-state excitation and time-gating technique. Our results allow for versatile designs and dynamic management of emission colors from luminescent materials and provide more chances for their frontier photonic applications such as optical anti-counterfeiting and speed monitoring.

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Front Oncol ; 14: 1334915, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38515577

ABSTRACT

The dry root of the soybean plant Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge) Hsiao or A. membranaceus (Fisch) Bge, Astragali Radix (AR) has a long medicinal history. Astragalus polysaccharide (APS), the natural macromolecule that exhibits immune regulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and other pharmacological activities, is an important active ingredient extracted from AR. Recently, APS has been increasingly used in cancer therapy owing to its anti-tumor ability as it prevents the progression of prostate, liver, cervical, ovarian, and non-small-cell lung cancer by suppressing tumor cell growth and invasion and enhancing apoptosis. In addition, APS enhances the sensitivity of tumors to antineoplastic agents and improves the body's immunity. This macromolecule has prospects for broad application in tumor therapy through various pathways. In this article, we present the latest progress in the research on the anti-tumor effects of APS and its underlying mechanisms, aiming to provide novel theoretical support and reference for its use in cancer therapy.

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Nano Lett ; 24(4): 1392-1398, 2024 Jan 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38227481

ABSTRACT

Nanoparticle sintering has long been a major challenge in developing catalytic systems for use at elevated temperatures. Here we report an in situ electron microscopy study of the extraordinary sinter resistance of a catalytic system comprised of sub-2 nm Pt nanoparticles on a Se-decorated carbon support. When heated to 700 °C, the average size of the Pt nanoparticles only increased from 1.6 to 2.2 nm, while the crystal structure, together with the {111} and {100} facets, of the Pt nanoparticles was well retained. Our electron microscopy analyses suggested that the superior resistance against sintering originated from the Pt-Se interaction. Confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray elemental mapping and electron energy loss spectra, the Se atoms surrounding the Pt nanoparticles could survive the heating. This work not only offers an understanding of the physics behind the thermal behavior of this catalytic material but also sheds light on the future development of sinter-resistant catalytic systems.

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Adv Mater ; 36(13): e2310524, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38150659

ABSTRACT

Smart control of ionic interaction dynamics offers new possibilities for tuning and editing luminescence properties of lanthanide-based materials. However, it remains a daunting challenge to achieve the dynamic control of cross relaxation mediated photon upconversion, and in particular the involved intrinsic photophysics is still unclear. Herein, this work reports a conceptual model to realize the color-switchable upconversion of Tm3+ through spatiotemporal control of cross relaxation in the design of NaYF4:Gd@NaYbF4:Tm@NaYF4 sandwich nanostructure. It shows that cross relaxation plays a key role in modulating upconversion dynamics and tuning emission colors of Tm3+. Interestingly, it is found that there is a short temporal delay for the occurrence of cross relaxation in contrast to the spontaneous emission as a result of the slight energy mismatch between relevant energy levels. This further enables a fine emission color tuning upon non-steady state excitation. Moreover, a characteristic quenching time is proposed to describe the temporal evolution of cross relaxation quantitatively. These findings present a deep insight into the physics of ionic interactions in heavy doping systems, and also show great promise in frontier applications including information security, anti-counterfeiting and nanophotonics.

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J Immunother Cancer ; 11(12)2023 12 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38056897

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BACKGROUND: Lack of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes and concurrent T-cell dysfunction have been identified as major contributors to glioblastoma (GBM) immunotherapy resistance. Upregulating CXCL10 in the tumor microenvironment (TME) is a promising immunotherapeutic approach that potentially increases tumor-infiltrating T cells and boosts T-cell activity but is lacking effective delivery methods. METHODS: In this study, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were transduced with a recombinant lentivirus encoding Cxcl10, Nrf2 (an anti-apoptosis gene), and a ferritin heavy chain (Fth) reporter gene in order to increase their CXCL10 secretion, TME survival, and MRI visibility. Using FTH-MRI guidance, these cells were injected into the tumor periphery of orthotopic GL261 and CT2A GBMs in mice. Combination therapy consisting of CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSC transplantation together with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) was also performed for CT2A GBMs. Thereafter, in vivo and serial MRI, survival analysis, and histology examinations were conducted to assess the treatments' efficacy and mechanism. RESULTS: CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSCs exhibit enhanced T lymphocyte recruitment, oxidative stress tolerance, and iron accumulation. Under in vivo FTH-MRI guidance and monitoring, peritumoral transplantation of CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSCs remarkably inhibited orthotopic GL261 and CT2A tumor growth in C57BL6 mice and prolonged animal survival. While ICB alone demonstrated no therapeutic impact, CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSC transplantation combined with ICB demonstrated an enhanced anticancer effect for CT2A GBMs compared with transplanting it alone. Histology revealed that peritumorally injected CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSCs survived longer in the TME, increased CXCL10 production, and ultimately remodeled the TME by increasing CD8+ T cells, interferon-γ+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), GzmB+ CTLs, and Th1 cells while reducing regulatory T cells (Tregs), exhausted CD8+ and exhausted CD4+ T cells. CONCLUSIONS: MRI-guided peritumoral administration of CXCL10 and Nrf2-overexpressed MSCs can significantly limit GBM growth by revitalizing T lymphocytes within TME. The combination application of CXCL10-Nrf2-FTH-MSC transplantation and ICB therapy presents a potentially effective approach to treating GBM.


Subject(s)
Glioblastoma , Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Animals , Mice , CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes , Glioblastoma/therapy , Mice, Inbred C57BL , NF-E2-Related Factor 2 , Tumor Microenvironment
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Insects ; 14(11)2023 Oct 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37999035

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As a vital pest control strategy, trapping plays an important role in the system of monitoring, catching and killing fruit flies. Cuelure (4-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, CL) is a male lure that attracts Zeugodacus tau and also stimulates feeding in this species. In this study, the attraction of Z. tau to CL and its subsequent feeding behavior were investigated. Under the significant influence of age and time of day, the attraction of CL to Z. tau was found to be optimal when flies were 14 days old, and the number of flies trapped increased with trapping duration. It was determined that consumption can improve the mating success and female adult fertility of Z. tau. After the observation period, the mating success rate of flies that ingested CL was significantly higher than that of the control group and was maintained at a higher level. It was found that parental consumption of CL could accelerate the development of eggs and larvae, resulting in increased pupation and emergence rates. The results of this study will further clarify the dynamic relationship between pest and lure, and provide a research basis for navigating the integrated management of Z. tau in the field.

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Biosens Bioelectron ; 241: 115667, 2023 Dec 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37696221

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Hemoglobin content is recognized as a momentous and fundamental physiological indicator, especially the precise detection of trace hemoglobin is of great significance for early diagnosis and prevention of tumors, cancer, organic injury, etc. Therefore, high-sensitivity hemoglobin detection is imperative. However, effective detection methods and reliable detection systems are still lacking and remain enormous challenges. Herein, we present a synthetical strategy to break through the existing bottleneck based on polarization-differential spectrophotometry and high-performance single-frequency green fiber laser. Importantly, this framework not only has precisely extracted the two-dimensional information of intensity and polarization during the interaction between laser and hemoglobin, but also has taken advantage of the high monochromaticity and fine directivity in the optimized laser source to reduce the undesirable scattered disturbance. Thus, the hemoglobin detection sensitivity of 7.2 × 10-5 g/L has advanced a hundredfold compared with conventional spectrophotometry, and the responsive dynamic range is close to six orders of magnitude. Results indicate that our technology can realize high-sensitivity detection of trace hemoglobin content, holding promising applications for precision medicine and early diagnosis as an optical direct and fast detection method.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Spectrophotometry/methods , Hemoglobins/analysis , Lasers , Light
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Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi ; 48(10): 2630-2638, 2023 May.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37282924

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Diabetic kidney disease is an important microvascular complication of diabetes and the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Its pathological characteristics mainly include epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT) in glomerulus, podocyte apoptosis and autophagy, and damage of glomerular filtration barrier. Transforming growth factor-ß(TGF-ß)/Smad signaling pathway is specifically regulated by a variety of mechanisms, and is a classic pathway involved in physiological activities such as apoptosis, proliferation and differentiation. At present, many studies have found that TGF-ß/Smad signaling pathway plays a key role in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease. Traditional Chinese medicine has significant advantages in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease for its multi-component, multi-target and multi-pathway characteristics, and some traditional Chinese medicine extracts, traditional Chinese medicines and traditional Chinese medicine compound prescription improve the renal injury of diabetic kidney disease by regulating TGF-ß/Smad signaling pathway. This study clarified the mechanism of TGF-ß/Smad signaling pathway in diabetic kidney disease by expounding the relationship between the key targets of the pathway and diabetic kidney disease, and summarized the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease by interfering with TGF-ß/Smad signaling pathway in recent years, to provide reference for drug research and clinical treatment of diabetic kidney disease in the future.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Diabetic Nephropathies , Humans , Diabetic Nephropathies/drug therapy , Diabetic Nephropathies/genetics , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Kidney/pathology , Transforming Growth Factor beta/genetics , Transforming Growth Factor beta/metabolism , Signal Transduction , Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition , Smad Proteins/genetics , Smad Proteins/metabolism , Transforming Growth Factor beta1/metabolism , Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy , Diabetes Mellitus/genetics
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Insects ; 14(5)2023 Apr 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37233051

ABSTRACT

The pupal parasitoid, Trichopria drosophilae Perkins (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), is an ectoparasitoid of the genus Drosophila with great potential for application in biological control based on its excellent control efficiency for Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae), and it has has even been commercialized by biofactories. Due to its characteristics of short life cycle, large number of offspring, easy rearing, rapid reproduction, and low cost, Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is currently being utilized as a host to mass produce T. drosophilae. To simplify the mass rearing process and omit the separation of hosts and parasitoids, ultraviolet-B (UVB) was used as an irradiation source to irradiate D. melanogaster pupae, and the effects on T. drosophilae were studied. The results showed that UVB radiation significantly reduces host emergence and affects the duration of parasitoid development (female: F0 increased from 21.50 to 25.80, F1 from 23.10 to 26.10; male: F0 decreased from 17.00 to 14.10, F1 from 17.20 to 14.70), which has great significance for the separation of hosts and parasitoids as well as of females and males. Of the various studied conditions, UVB irradiation was ideal when the host was supplied with parasitoids for 6 h. The selection test results showed that the female-to-male ratio of emerging parasitoids in this treatment was highest at 3.47. The no-selection test resulted in the highest rates of parasitization and parasitoid emergence rate, maximized inhibition of host development, and allowed the omission of the separation step. Finally, the results of the semi-field test showed that the parasitoids bred in this treatment could search for their hosts normally and could therefore be directly applied in the biological control of Drosophila pests in the field.

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Adv Mater ; 35(30): e2301837, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37086448

ABSTRACT

Laser-driven phosphor-converted white light sources are highly desirable for their unprecedented energy efficiency and lighting quality. However, important challenges remain due to a lack of efficient and stable red-emitting materials. Here Eu2+ -activated oxide-based double perovskites are explored as red emitters with thermally stable photoluminescence. Sr3 TaO5.5 :Eu2+ ceramics exhibit a red emission band peaking at 620 nm upon blue laser pumping owing to the Eu2+ occupation at highly ordered substitutional lattice sites. A constructed laser-driven white light wheel under an incident power density of 19.2 W mm-2 presents a record luminous flux of 1115 lm with an excellent color rendering index of 90. This study invigorates the development of Eu2+ -activated oxide-based ceramics with thermally stable luminescence for laser-pumped lighting and display applications.

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Sci Total Environ ; 875: 162544, 2023 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36871733

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Although incineration is a recommended disposal strategy for dyeing sludge (DS), sulfurous gases problem is severe. Wood sawdust (WS) and rice husk (RH) are eco-friendly and CO2-neutral additives to relieve sulfur emission from DS incineration. However, the interaction between organic sulfur and biomass is uninterpreted. This study explores the effect of WS and RH on the combustion behavior and sulfur evolution from organic sulfur model compound combustion via thermogravimetry (TG) with mass spectrometry (MS). Results indicated that the sulfone and mercaptan combustion activities in DS were more drastic than in other forms. WS and RH additives generally deteriorated the combustibility and burnout performance of model compounds. The combustion of mercaptan and sulfone in DS contributed to most gaseous sulfur pollutants, where CH3SH and SO2 were the predominant forms. WS and RH minimized the sulfur release from mercaptan and sulfone incineration, whose in-situ retention ratios reached 20.14 % and 40.57 %. The retention mechanism to sulfur could be divided into: (1) Diffusion stage: the closed structure of biomass residue restrained sulfurous gases from escaping. (2) Chemical reaction stage: multiple sulfation occurred and inhibited sulfur release. Ca/K sulfate and compound sulfates were predisposed and thermostable sulfur-fixing products for the mercaptan-WS and sulfone-RH co-combustion systems.

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Biotechnol Lett ; 45(4): 463-478, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36807721

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PURPOSE: Zhizi-Bopi decoction (ZZBPD) is a classic herbal formula with wide clinical applications in treating liver diseases including hepatitis B. However, the mechanism needs to be elucidated. METHODS: Chemical components of ZZBPD were identified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-TOF-MS). Then we used network pharmacology to identify their potential targets. Network construction, coupled with protein-protein interaction and enrichment analysis was used to identify representative components and core targets. Finally, molecular docking simulation was conducted to further refine the drug-target interaction. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-eight active compounds were identified in ZZBPD, targeting 779 genes/proteins, among which 174 were related to hepatitis B. ZZBPD mainly influences the progression of hepatitis B through the hepatitis B pathway (hsa05161) via core anti-HBV targets (AKT1, PIK3CA, PIK3R1, SRC, TNF, MAPK1, and MAPK3). Enrichment analysis indicated that ZZBPD can also potentially regulate lipid metabolism and enhance cell survival. Molecular docking suggested that the representative active compounds can bind to the core anti-HBV targets with high affinity. CONCLUSION: The potential molecular mechanisms of ZZBPD in hepatitis B treatment were identified using network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches. The results serve as an important basis for the modernization of ZZBPD.


Subject(s)
Hepatitis B , Network Pharmacology , Humans , Molecular Docking Simulation , Transcription Factors , Cell Survival
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Adv Mater ; 35(16): e2212022, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36807928

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X-ray imaging has received sustained attention for healthcare diagnostics and nondestructive inspection. To develop photonic materials with tunable photophysical properties in principle accelerates radiation detection technologies. Here the rational design and synthesis of doped halide perovskite CsCdCl3 :Mn2+ , R4+ (R = Ti, Zr, Hf, and Sn) are reported as next generation X-ray storage phosphors, and the capability is greatly improved by trap management via Mn2+ site occupation manipulation and heterovalent substitution. Specially, CsCdCl3 :Mn2+ , Zr4+ displays zero-thermal-quenching (TQ) radioluminescence and anti-TQ X-ray-activated persistent luminescence even up to 448 K, further revealing the charge-carrier compensation and redeployment mechanisms. X-ray imaging with the resolution of 12.5 lp mm-1 is demonstrated, and convenient 3D X-ray imaging for the curved objects is realized in a time-lapse manner. This work demonstrates efficient modulation of energy traps to achieve high storage capacities and promote future research into flexible X-ray detectors.

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Sci Total Environ ; 860: 160548, 2023 Feb 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36455727

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A better understanding of the underlying ecological mechanisms of diversity-biomass relationships in forest layers (i.e., overstory and understory) is critical to understand the importance of vertical stratification to the functioning of forest ecosystems. However, it is not clear how multiple abiotic (i.e., climate and geography) and biological (i.e., biodiversity, functional characteristics, and stand structural complexity) factors simultaneously determine the aboveground biomass (AGB) of each individual forest stratum. We used data on 156,270 trees from 1986 plots in North China to explore the relationships among biological diversity, plant functional traits, stand structure, climate and topography on variation in AGB of each stratum. The results showed that different biological factors determined the AGB of overstory and understory, and thus indicating different underlying ecological mechanisms in temperate forests. The effects of forest biodiversity on AGB were only significant in understory stratum. In the overstory of the forest, forests with high tree-size dimension inequality and high dominant tree height had larger AGB, hence mass ratio effect and stand structure complexity were the main ecological mechanisms for high biomass. In understory, diversity and overstory attributes were the main factors affecting biomass. Tree height and AGB of the overstory reduced the AGB of the understory layer. In consequence overstory attributes and niche complementation were the main ecological mechanisms in the understory. The overstory exerted influence on the understory through resource quantity and resource heterogeneity. Our findings have important implications for carbon management, enhancement of forest functions and sustainable forest management in temperate forests.


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Ecosystem , Forests , Biomass , Trees , Biodiversity , China
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Adv Mater ; 34(50): e2206278, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36200238

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Transparent displays (TDs) rendering "levitating" images on screen have appeared as an emerging technology toward augmented/mixed reality applications. However, the traditional phosphor design and screen construction have severely limited the TD performance owing to the lack of efficient narrow-band blue emitters and stable screen structure. Herein, the novel narrow-band (full width at half maximum: 32 nm) NaLi3 SiO4 :Eu2+ phosphor with a peak at 467 nm as a key blue emitter is explored, and it is sandwiched in layered film as a unique screen design. The devised screen features decent transparency, high emission color purity, and good reliability, and the TD prototype renders "floating" static images and vivid animation with broad viewing angle (15°-165°) and large color gamut (97% of National Television Standards Committee). Spectroscopic and microstructural characterizations reveal the TD superior performance originates from synergistic contributions of moderate crystal field effect (εc  ≈ 1.13 eV; εcfs  ≈ 1.60 eV), weak vibronic coupling (S ≈ 3; hω ≈ 285 cm-1 ), and limited thermal ionization of 5d electrons (Ea  ≈ 0.43 eV) for NaLi3 SiO4 :Eu2+ emission and layered architecture for screen film. These findings establish fundamental guidelines for narrow-band emitting materials design and shine light on superior TD innovative development.

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Opt Express ; 30(20): 37101-37111, 2022 Sep 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36258627

ABSTRACT

A pulse compressing technology of single-frequency Q-switched laser based on the cascaded four-wave mixing (CFWM) effect is demonstrated theoretically and experimentally, for the first time to the best of our knowledge. A theoretical model of the pulse compression is established through deconstructing the pulse duration evolution in the high-order Stokes and anti-Stokes lights of CFWM. A pulse compression ratio of (2|m|+1)1/2 is quantificationally obtained with m corresponding to the order number of the CFWM light. Utilizing dual-wavelength (DW) single-frequency Q-switched laser injected into a highly nonlinear fiber (HNLF), the pulse compression and the spectral broadening phenomenon are observed simultaneously. As the order number of the CFWM light increases from 0-order to 3-order, the pulse duration has reduced from 115 ns to 47 ns with a compression ratio of 2.45, which is essentially consistent with the theoretical analysis. The pulse compressing technique by CFWM is conducive to promoting the performance development of the single-frequency Q-switched laser, which can improve the system precision in the Lidar, trace gas detection, and high-precision ranging. Furthermore, this technology based on time-frequency transformation dynamics may be generally applicable to other single-frequency pulsed fiber lasers.

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Dis Markers ; 2022: 7938001, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36284989

ABSTRACT

Background: To investigate the relationship between hypertension status, hippocampus/hippocampal subregion structural alteration, and cognitive performance in subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Methods: All participants were divided into two groups according to blood pressure status: SCD without hypertension and SCD with hypertension. The cognitive assessments and T1-MPRAGE brain MRI were performed to measure the cognitive function and the volume of the hippocampus and hippocampal subregions. Association and mediating/moderating effects were analyzed between the volume of hippocampus/hippocampal subregions and cognitive scores. Results: Compared to the SCD without hypertension, we found (1) increased reaction time (RT) of the Go/No go test, compatible test, and divided attention visual task and (2) decreased volume of the left whole hippocampal/left subiculum/left CA1/left presubiculum/left parasubiculum/left molecular layer HP/left GC-ML-DG/left HATA in SCD with hypertension. There was a significant negative association between the volume of the left GC-ML-DG and Go/No go test RT in SCD without hypertension. A significant moderating effect of hypertension status on the relationship between the volume of the left GC-ML-DG and Go/No go test RT was found. Conclusion: The results suggested that hypertension status affects inhibitory control function and visual divided attention which may be related to the reduction of hippocampus/hippocampal subregion volume in SCD. Limitations. The study has several limitations. First, this study does not include a healthy control group. In further studies, healthy controls may need to assess the interaction between hypertension status and disease status on cognitive function. Second, we defined the hypertension status using with or without hypertension disease. More detailed parameters of hypertension status need to be further studied. Third, our study was a small number of participants/single-center and cross-sectional study, which may hinder its generalization. A large-sample/multicenter, longitudinal study is helpful to comprehensively understand the relationship between hypertension status and cognitive function in SCD patients.


Subject(s)
Cognitive Dysfunction , Hypertension , Humans , Longitudinal Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hippocampus/diagnostic imaging , Cognitive Dysfunction/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Cognition , Hypertension/complications
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Adv Healthc Mater ; 11(23): e2201630, 2022 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36148580

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Neural stem cells (NSCs) transplantation has been considered as a promising strategy for the treatment of ischemic stroke. However, the therapeutic prospect is limited by the poor control over the survival, migration, and maturation of transplanted NSCs. Upregulating hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1α expression in stem cells can improve the survival and migration of NSCs grafted for stroke therapy. Functional peptide drugs, which could inhibit endogenous HIF-1α ubiquitination, might be used to effectively upregulate the HIF-1α expression in NSCs, thereby to improve the therapeutic effect in ischemia stroke. Herein, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-visible nanomedicine is developed to codeliver functional peptides and superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticles into NSCs. This nanomedicine not only promotes the survival and migration ability of NSCs but also allows an in vivo tracking of transplanted NSCs with MRI. The results demonstrate the great potential of the functional peptides-complexed multifunctional nanomedicine in boosting the therapeutic effect of stem cell-based therapy in stroke.


Subject(s)
Neural Stem Cells , Stroke , Humans , Nanomedicine , Peptides , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Stroke/drug therapy
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Opt Lett ; 47(17): 4475-4478, 2022 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36048682

ABSTRACT

An over-20-octaves-bandwidth ultralow-intensity-noise 1064-nm single-frequency fiber laser (SFFL) is demonstrated based on a comprehensive all-optical technique. With a joint action of booster optical amplifier (BOA) and reflective Yb-doped fiber amplifier (RYDFA), two-fold optical gain saturation effects, respectively occurring in the media of semiconductor and fiber, have been synthetically leveraged. Benefiting from the gain dynamics in complementary time scales, i.e., nanosecond-order carrier lifetime in BOA and millisecond-order upper-level lifetime in RYDFA, the relative intensity noise (RIN) is reduced to -150 dB/Hz from 0.2 kHz to 350 MHz, which exceeds 20-octaves bandwidth. Remarkably, a maximum suppressing ratio of >54 dB is obtained, and the RIN in the range of 0.09-10 GHz reaches -161 dB/Hz which is only 2.3 dB above the shot-noise limit. This broad-bandwidth ultralow-intensity-noise SFFL can serve as an important building block for squeezed light generation, space laser communication, space gravitational wave detection, etc.

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