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Animals (Basel) ; 14(7)2024 Mar 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38612245

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Chronic heat stress can have detrimental effects on the survival of fish. This study aimed to investigate the impact of prolonged high temperatures on the growth, antioxidant capacity, apoptosis, and transcriptome analysis of Hong Kong catfish (Clarias fuscus). By analyzing the morphological statistics of C. fuscus subjected to chronic high-temperature stress for 30, 60, and 90 days, it was observed that the growth of C. fuscus was inhibited compared to the control group. The experimental group showed a significant decrease in body weight and body length compared to the control group after 60 and 90 days of high-temperature stress (p < 0.05, p < 0.01). A biochemical analysis revealed significant alterations in the activities of three antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase activity (SOD); catalase activity (CAT); glutathione peroxidase activity (GPx), the malondialdehyde content (MDA), and the concentrations of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP); Aspartate aminotransferase (AST); and alanine transaminase (ALT) in the liver. TUNEL staining indicated stronger apoptotic signals in the high-temperature-stress group compared to the control group, suggesting that chronic high-temperature-induced oxidative stress, leading to liver tissue injury and apoptosis. Transcriptome analysis identified a total of 1330 DEGs, with 835 genes being upregulated and 495 genes being downregulated compared to the control group. These genes may be associated with oxidative stress, apoptosis, and immune response. The findings elucidate the growth changes in C. fuscus under chronic high temperature and provide insights into the underlying response mechanisms to a high-temperature environment.

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Chemistry ; : e202400656, 2024 Apr 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38616497

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Assembling multi-anionic groups is conducive to utilizing respective advantage to achieve the enhancement of optical performance. Two new hydroxyfluorooxoborates, Rb2B3O3F4(OH) and K8Cs2B15O14(OH)7F20·H2O with [B3O3F4(OH)] six-membered rings were synthesized for the first time. The title compounds exhibit short ultraviolet cutoff edges (< 200 nm) and K8Cs2B15O14(OH)7F20·H2O possesses a moderate experimental refractive index difference of 0.051@546.1 nm.

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J Colloid Interface Sci ; 664: 801-808, 2024 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38492381

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Ecofriendly fabrication of anti-oil-fouling materials is of interest. Surfaces with underwater superoleophobicity have been fabricated which exhibit limited mechanical durability and water resistance. In this study, we report on a bioinspired bilayer design of a transparent anti-oil-fouling coating. Seaweed surfaces show anti-oil-fouling in the sea due to its high surface hydration ability. Mussels can adhere tightly onto a surface with good stability in the sea by virtue of its levodopa-containing secretions. The surface layer was fabricated using a crosslinked combination of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and sodium alginate (AlgS) inspired by seaweed, with the addition of calcium ions. Polydopamine (PDA), a derivative of levodopa, was used as the underlayer to enhance bonding strength and water resistance. Oil that adhered to the coated surface was spontaneously detached upon immersion in water. The mechanism underlying this anti-oil-fouling effect was elucidated using Gibbs free energy theory. The coating exhibited mechanical durability and water resistance. The coating is transparent and preserves the original color of the substrate. The coated glass showed stable anti-fogging and anti-frost performance. These coatings hold promise for a wide range of anti-oil-fouling applications.

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Biomed Pharmacother ; 173: 116413, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38461687

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Myocardial fibrosis is a significant pathological basis of heart failure. Overactivation of the ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 signaling pathways of MAPK family members synergistically promotes the proliferation of myocardial fibroblasts and accelerates the development of myocardial fibrosis. In addition to some small molecule inhibitors and Western drugs, many Chinese medicines can also inhibit the activity of ERK1/2 and JNK1/2, thus slowing down the development of myocardial fibrosis, and are generally safe and effective. However, the specific biological mechanisms of ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 signaling pathways in myocardial fibrosis still need to be fully understood, and there is no systematic review of existing drugs and methods to inhibit them from improving myocardial fibrosis. This study aims to summarize the roles and cross-linking mechanisms of ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 signaling pathways in myocardial fibrosis and to systematically sort out the small-molecule inhibitors, Western drugs, traditional Chinese medicines, and non-pharmacological therapies that inhibit ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 to alleviate myocardial fibrosis. In the future, we hope to conduct more in-depth research from the perspective of precision-targeted therapy, using this as a basis for developing new drugs that provide new perspectives on the prevention and treatment of heart failure.


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Insuficiência Cardíaca , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases , Humanos , Transdução de Sinais , Insuficiência Cardíaca/tratamento farmacológico , Miocárdio , Fibrose
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Quant Imaging Med Surg ; 14(3): 2225-2239, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38545061

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Background: An accurate assessment of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) status in patients with glioma is crucial for treatment planning and is a key factor in predicting patient outcomes. In this study, we investigated the potential value of whole-tumor histogram metrics derived from synthetic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in distinguishing IDH mutation status between astrocytoma and glioblastoma. Methods: In this prospective study, 80 glioma patients were enrolled from September 2019 to June 2022. All patients underwent pre- and post-contrast synthetic MRI scan protocol. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining or gene sequencing were used to assess IDH mutation status in tumor tissue samples. Whole-tumor histogram metrics, including T1, T2, proton density (PD), etc., were extracted from the quantitative maps, while radiological features were assessed by synthetic contrast-weighted maps. Basic clinical features of the patients were also evaluated. Differences in clinical, radiological, and histogram metrics between IDH-mutant astrocytoma and IDH-wildtype glioblastoma were analyzed using univariate analyses. Variables with statistical significance in univariate analysis were included in multivariate logistic regression analysis to develop the combined model. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and area under the curve (AUC) were used to assess the diagnostic performance of metrics and models. Results: The histopathologic analysis revealed that of the 80 cases, 41 were classified as IDH-mutant astrocytoma and 39 as IDH-wildtype glioblastoma. Compared to IDH-wildtype glioblastoma, IDH-mutant astrocytoma showed significantly lower T1 [10th percentile (10th), mean, and median] and post-contrast PD (10th, 90th percentile, mean, median, and maximum) values as well as higher post-contrast T1 (cT1) (10th, mean, median, and minimum) values (all P<0.05). The combined model (T1-10th + cT1-10th + age) was developed by integrating the independent influencing factors of IDH-mutant astrocytoma using the multivariate logistic regression. The diagnostic performance of this model [AUC =0.872 (0.778-0.936), sensitivity =75.61%, and specificity =89.74%] was superior to the clinicoradiological model, which was constructed using age and enhancement degree (AUC =0.822 (0.870-0.898), P=0.035). Conclusions: The combined model constructed using histogram metrics derived from synthetic MRI could be a valuable preoperative tool to distinguish IDH mutation status between astrocytoma and glioblastoma, and subsequently, could assist in the decision-making process of pretreatment.

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Foods ; 13(5)2024 Feb 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38472761

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This study employed the headspace-gas chromatography-ion migration spectrum (HS-GC-IMS) in conjunction with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) technique for the assessment of the flavor quality of complementary food powder intended for infants and young children. A total of 62 volatile compounds were identified, including aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ketones, pyrazines, and furans, among which aldehydes were the most abundant compounds. Based on the principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) models, infant nutritional powder (YYB) from different manufacturers could be clearly distinguished. Among them, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 1, 2-dimethoxyethane, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, and methyl butyrate were the four most critical differential volatiles. In addition, these differences were also manifested in changes in fatty acids. The reason for this phenomenon can be attributed to the difference in the proportion of raw materials used in nutrition powder, micronutrient content, and the packaging process. In conclusion, this study provides comprehensive information on the flavor quality of YYB, which can be used as a basis for quality control of YYB.

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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 60(19): 2653-2656, 2024 Feb 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38348788

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Fluorooxoborates constitute a rich source of optical crystals due to their structural diversity and excellent performance. Antimony fluorooxoborates with stereochemically active lone pairs of electrons still have not been found, although the first antimony borate was discovered several years ago. In this study, we have achieved the successful synthesis of the first antimony(III) fluorooxoborate with an unprecedented [B2O4F]∞ chain, namely SbB2O4F. Remarkably, SbB2O4F shows strong birefringence (0.171@1064 nm) and short UV cutoff edges (about 220 nm) according to calculations. The birefringence of SbB2O4F mainly originates from the highly distorted [SbO4] groups.

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Inorg Chem ; 63(10): 4783-4789, 2024 Mar 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38412503

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A mild hydrothermal method was employed to successfully synthesize two new sulfate fluorides, namely, AYSO4F2 (A = K, Rb). They are isomorphic, and both contain [YO4F4] polyhedra and [SO4] tetrahedra in the structure. Theoretical calculations and experimental tests show that AYSO4F2 (A = K, Rb) have large band gaps (7.79 and 7.82 eV) and moderate birefringence (0.015 and 0.02 @ 546.1 nm), with significantly enhanced birefringence and band gaps as compared to that of the single alkali metal sulfates A2SO4 (A = K, Rb). Furthermore, theoretical calculations show that [YO4F4] polyhedra are the main reason for the band gap and birefringence enhancement. This work contributes to the advancement of structural chemistry in the field of rare-earth sulfates, offering a novel approach for the design of sulfates characterized by large birefringence.

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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(4): e202316194, 2024 Jan 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38009443

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Borate crystals can be chemically and functionally modified by the fluorination strategy, which encourages the identification of emerging fluorooxoborates with a structure and set of characteristics not seen in any other oxide parents. However, the bulk of fluorooxoborates have been found accidentally, rational methods of synthesis are required, particularly for the infrequently occurring poly-fluorinated components. Herein, we reported the use of bifluoride salts as a potent source of fluorine to prepare fluorooxoborates that contain rarely tri-fluorinated [BF3 X] (X=O and CH3 ) tetrahedra and eleven compounds were found. We identified the optical properties of the organofluorinated group [CH3 BF3 ] and their potential for nonlinear optics for the first time. Among these, two non-centrosymmetric components hold potential for the production of 266 nm harmonic coherent light for nonlinear optics, and more crucially, have the benefit of growing large size single crystals. Our study establishes experimental conditions for the coexistence of the diverse functional groups, enabling the production of poly-fluorinated optical crystals.

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Arch Womens Ment Health ; 27(1): 67-75, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37874397

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Bipolar disorder (BD) is commonly comorbid with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). However, little is known about their relationship. This study aimed to assess the impact of comorbid PMS or PMDD on the clinical characteristics of BD. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 women with BD. PMS and PMDD were screened with the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Symptomatic features were assessed with Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), and atypical features by the depressive episode section of SCID-I/P. The rates of PMS and PMDD among BD were 57.6% and 20.6% according to PSST. No significant difference in the rates of PMS and PMDD was found between BD I, BD II, and BD-NOS. Compared to BD patients without PMS or PMDD, patients with comorbid BD and PMS or PMDD were younger, more educated, had a higher risk of OCD, had an earlier age of onset, scored higher on HAMD-17 and its sub-scale of anxiety/somatization, cognitive deficit, psychomotor retardation, and were more likely to have increased appetite and leaden paralysis. In addition, patients with comorbid BD and PMDD were less likely to experience traumatic life events, more likely to have family history of mental disorders and have inflammatory or autoimmune disease, scored higher on HMAD-17, particularly in its sub-scale of anxiety/somatization, cognitive deficit, psychomotor retardation, and sleep disturbance. Compared with BD without PMS or PMDD, BD with PMS or PMDD might be a specific subtype of BD characterized with earlier onset age, heavier genetic load, increased symptom severity, and atypical features.


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Transtorno Bipolar , Transtorno Disfórico Pré-Menstrual , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual , Humanos , Feminino , Transtorno Disfórico Pré-Menstrual/diagnóstico , Transtorno Bipolar/diagnóstico , Transtorno Bipolar/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual/diagnóstico , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual/epidemiologia , Síndrome Pré-Menstrual/psicologia , China/epidemiologia
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 60(3): 340-343, 2024 Jan 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38078370

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Herein, the first lead tellurium borate, PbTeB4O9, with an unprecedented fundamental building block [B4O10] was successfully synthesized. The near-parallel alignment of [B4O10] groups and [TeO3] polyhedra resulted in a high birefringence (0.099@1064 nm). The structure-property relationship was discussed by using the first-principles calculations.

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Inorg Chem ; 63(1): 852-859, 2024 Jan 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38112263

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The first compound of cadmium-borate silicate Cd8(BO3)4SiO4, crystallizing in space group P42/n (no. 86), has been successfully synthesized by the conventional high-temperature solution method and melts congruently. The zero-dimensional anionic groups of Cd8(BO3)4SiO4 are isolated [BO3] triangles and isolated [SiO4] tetrahedra which are filled in the framework formed by [CdO6] polyhedra. It has a moderate birefringence (Δn = 0.053 at 546 nm), which is measured by experiment and evaluated by first-principles calculations; meanwhile, the source of birefringence is revealed through the response electronic distribution anisotropy method. The UV-vis-NIR diffuse reflectance spectrum indicates that Cd8(BO3)4SiO4 possesses a wide optical transparency range, with a UV cutoff edge at about 254 nm. This work enriches the structure chemistry of borate silicates, and we discussed the possible methods for the exploration and synthesis of novel optical crystals possessing zero-dimensional anionic groups in the borate silicate system.

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Inorg Chem ; 63(1): 661-667, 2024 Jan 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38131323

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Enhancing anisotropy through an effective synergistic arrangement of anionic and cationic groups is crucial for improving the birefringence optical properties of materials. In this work, by transforming I-O into I-F through the fluorination strategy, two metal-free guanidine fluorooxoiodates (C(NH2)3)2(I2O5F)(IO3)(H2O) and C(NH2)3IO2F2 and one guanidine iodate C(NH2)3IO3 were successfully synthesized using the hydrothermal method. An unprecedented dimer [I2O5F] formed by [IO3F] and [IO3] in (C(NH2)3)2(I2O5F)(IO3)(H2O) was found, which greatly enriches the structural diversity of fluorooxoiodates. All three compounds feature a relatively large birefringence (Δn = 0.068, 0.110 and 0.075 at 546 nm) and a short ultraviolet cutoff edge. The theoretical calculation was carried out to understand the electronic structures and linear optical properties.

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Pharm Biol ; 62(1): 105-119, 2024 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38145345

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CONTEXT: Qinggong Shoutao Wan (QGSTW) is a pill used as a traditional medicine to treat age-associated memory decline (AAMI). However, its potential mechanisms are unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study elucidates the possible mechanisms of QGSTW in treating AAMI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches were utilized to identify the potential pathway by which QGSTW alleviates AAMI. C57BL/6J mice were divided randomly into control, model, and QGSTW groups. A mouse model of AAMI was established by d-galactose, and the pathways that QGSTW acts on to ameliorate AAMI were determined by ELISA, immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting after treatment with d-gal (100 mg/kg) and QGSTW (20 mL/kg) for 12 weeks. RESULTS: Network pharmacology demonstrated that the targets of the active components were significantly enriched in the cAMP signaling pathway. AKT1, FOS, GRIN2B, and GRIN1 were the core target proteins. QGSTW treatment increased the discrimination index from -16.92 ± 7.06 to 23.88 ± 15.94% in the novel location test and from -19.54 ± 5.71 to 17.55 ± 6.73% in the novel object recognition test. ELISA showed that QGSTW could increase the levels of cAMP. Western blot analysis revealed that QGSTW could upregulate the expression of PKA, CREB, c-Fos, GluN1, GluA1, CaMKII-α, and SYN. Immunostaining revealed that the expression of SYN was decreased in the CA1 and DG. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: This study not only provides new insights into the mechanism of QGSTW in the treatment of AAMI but also provides important information and new research ideas for the discovery of traditional Chinese medicine compounds that can treat AAMI.


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Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas , Transtornos da Memória , Camundongos , Animais , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Western Blotting , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia
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Acta Biomater ; 174: 297-313, 2024 Jan 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38096960

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The transcription factor Olig2 is highly expressed throughout oligodendroglial development and is needed for the differentiation of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) into oligodendrocytes and remyelination. Although Olig2 overexpression in OPCs is a possible therapeutic target for enhancing myelin repair in ischemic stroke, achieving Olig2 overexpression in vivo remains a formidable technological challenge. To address this challenge, we employed lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mediated delivery of Olig2 synthetically modified messenger RNA (mRNA) as a viable method for in vivo Olih2 protein overexpression. Specifically, we developed CD140a-targeted LNPs loaded with Olig2 mRNA (C-Olig2) to achieve targeted Olig2 protein expression within PDGFRα+ OPCs, with the goal of promoting remyelination for ischemic stroke therapy. We show that C-Olig2 promotes the differentiation of PDGFRα+ OPCs derived from mouse neural stem cells into mature oligodendrocytes in vitro, suggesting that mRNA-mediated Olig2 overexpression is a rational approach to promote oligodendrocyte differentiation and remyelination. Furthermore, when C-Olig2 was administered to a murine model of ischemic stroke, it led to improvements in blood‒brain barrier (BBB) integrity, enhanced remyelination, and rescued learning and cognitive deficits. Our comprehensive analysis, which included bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-nucleus RNA-seq (snRNA-seq), revealed upregulated biological processes related to learning and memory in the brains of mice treated with C-Olig2 compared to those receiving empty LNPs (Mock). Collectively, our findings highlight the therapeutic potential of multifunctional nanomedicine targeting mRNA expression for ischemic stroke and suggest that this approach holds promise for addressing various brain diseases. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: While Olig2 overexpression in OPCs represents a promising therapeutic avenue for enhancing remyelination in ischemic stroke, in vivo strategies for achieving Olig2 expression pose considerable technological challenges. The delivery of mRNA via lipid nanoparticles is considered aa viable approach for in vivo protein expression. In this study, we engineered CD140a-targeted LNPs loaded with Olig2 mRNA (C-Olig2) with the aim of achieving specific Olig2 overexpression in mouse OPCs. Our findings demonstrate that C-Olig2 promotes the differentiation of OPCs into oligodendrocytes in vitro, providing evidence that mRNA-mediated Olig2 overexpression is a rational strategy to foster remyelination. Furthermore, the intravenous administration of C-Olig2 into a murine model of ischemic stroke not only improved blood-brain barrier integrity but also enhanced remyelination and mitigated learning and cognitive deficits. These results underscore the promising therapeutic potential of multifunctional nanomedicine targeting mRNA expression in the context of ischemic stroke.


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AVC Isquêmico , Células Precursoras de Oligodendrócitos , Camundongos , Animais , Fator de Transcrição 2 de Oligodendrócitos , AVC Isquêmico/metabolismo , Receptor alfa de Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Bainha de Mielina , Diferenciação Celular/genética , Oligodendroglia , Isquemia , RNA Mensageiro/genética , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 60(1): 118-121, 2023 Dec 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38037841

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[RbSr3X][(BS3)2] (X = Cl, Br), two salt-inclusion chalcogenides with planar [BS3] as anionic units, were obtained. Structure analysis indicates that the size effect of halogens may adjust the arrangement between the [BS3] units and further lead to the CS-to-NCS structure transformation. Experimental characterizations reveal that they have wide bandgaps (3.64-3.70 eV), large birefringence (0.136-0.144) and high LIDT (12-14 × AgGaS2). This work indicates that the thioborate family is a rich source to explore structure chemistry and promising infrared functional materials.

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Small ; : e2308806, 2023 Nov 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38010127

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Developing high-performance infrared (IR) nonlinear optical (NLO) materials is urgent but challenging due to the competition between NLO coefficient and bandgap in one compound. Herein, by coupling NLO-active [BS3 ] planar units and halide-centered polycations, six new metal thioborate halides ABa3 B2 S6 X (A = Rb, Cs; X = Cl, Br, I) composed of zero-dimensional [XBam Rbn /Csn ] polycations and [BS3 ] units, belonging to a new A I B 3 II C 2 III Q 6 VI X VIII ${\mathrm{A}}^{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{B}}_{3}^{\mathrm{II}}{\mathrm{C}}_{2}^{\mathrm{III}}{\mathrm{Q}}_{6}^{\mathrm{VI}}{\mathrm{X}}^{\mathrm{VIII}}$ family, are rationally designed and fabricated. The compounds show an interesting structural transition from Pbcn (ABa3 B2 S6 Cl) to Cmc21 (ABa3 B2 S6 Br and ABa3 B2 S6 I) driven by the clamping effect of polycationic frameworks. ABa3 B2 S6 Br and ABa3 B2 S6 I are the first series metal thioborate halide IR NLO materials, and the introduction of [BS3 ] unit effectively widens the bandgap of planar unit-constructed chalcogenides. ABa3 B2 S6 Br and ABa3 B2 S6 I, exhibiting wide bandgaps (3.55-3.60 eV), high laser-induced damage thresholds (≈ 6 × AgGaS2 ), and strong SHG effects (0.5-0.6 × AgGaS2 ) with phase-matching behaviors, are the promising IR NLO candidates for high-power laser applications. The results enrich the chemical and structural diversity of boron chemistry and give some insights into the design of new IR NLO materials with planar units.

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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 10: 1273289, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37954552

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Background: In nursing homes, elder neglect has come to the forefront. Currently, few studies have examined the impact of personal and organizational factors of geriatric nursing assistants on elder neglect. From the perspective of geriatric nursing assistants, this study aims to explore the current situation and influencing factors of elder neglect in Chinese nursing homes. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 412 geriatric nursing assistants from 50 nursing homes in China. Participants were surveyed using a demographic questionnaire, the Elder Neglect Scale for Geriatric Nursing Assistants, the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and the Proactive Personality Scale (PPS). Spearman correlation analysis and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the factors influencing elder neglect. Results: Geriatric nursing assistants scored a median of 74 out of 85 on the Elder Neglect Scale. Multiple linear regression analyses showed that the main personal factors influencing geriatric nursing assistants' elder neglect were general self-efficacy (ß = 0.312), proactive personality (ß = 0.180), and advanced qualification (ß = 0.084), while the main organizational factors included monthly salary ≤ 1,900 RMB (ß = -0.256), no regular training after induction (ß = -0.253), and the number of days off per month (3-4 days off ß = 0.192, ≥ 5 days off ß = 0.101). Conclusion: Although geriatric nursing assistants are at low levels of elder neglect, it remains a cause for concern. Among the personal factors, geriatric nursing assistants who possessed proactive personalities, high self-efficacy and advanced qualifications, exhibited low levels of elder neglect. Among the organizational factors, those who possessed a high number of days off per month portrayed low levels of elder neglect. Conversely, those who received low monthly salaries and no regular training after induction portrayed high levels of elder neglect. To reduce the risk of elder neglect, nursing homes should give due consideration to candidates' self-efficacy and proactive personality traits when recruiting, and focus on fostering these personality traits in their employees during their work. In addition, strengthening regular training for geriatric nursing assistants, optimizing the salary structure, and arranging rest days in a reasonable manner are also necessary measures.

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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 30(60): 125759-125773, 2023 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38006479

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According to the principle of total entropy change of dissipative structure, the carbon trading market is defined as a nonlinear complex system that follows the law of entropy increase in this paper. Based on the potential function of sudden change theory, this paper studies the risk point and scale of the carbon trading market. The results show that (1) the theory of dissipative structure and catastrophe theory can be used as the theoretical basis of carbon financial market risk research, and its core technology can be used to measure and predict risks. (2) The risk mutation point measurement model based on the total entropy change principle and potential function technology effectively detected 16 major risk mutation points in the financial crisis, the European debt crisis, and the European new energy efficiency plan. The empirical test shows that the model has a good ability to capture abrupt changes and prediction accuracy. The fitting effect is very good. (3) The risk index value of the risk abrupt point can be calculated effectively by the risk scale measurement technique based on information entropy and the potential function surface equation. Furthermore, we judge the degree and grade of risk. From 2008 to 2021, amongst the 16 risk mutation points in the EU carbon trading market, there are three extremely high risk mutation points, seven high-risk mutation points, two medium-risk mutation points, two low-risk mutation points, and two very low risk mutation points. High risk or above grade accounted for 62.5%. Empirical analysis supports this conclusion.


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Sequestro de Carbono , Carbono , Entropia , Carbono/análise , Eficiência , China
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