Effect of astrocyte on synchronization of thermosensitive neuron-astrocyte minimum system

Astrocytes have a regulatory function on the central nervous system (CNS), especially in the temperature-sensitive hippocampal region. In order to explore the thermosensitive dynamic mechanism of astrocytes in the CNS, we establish a neuron-astrocyte minimum system to analyze the synchronization change characteristics based on the Hodgkin-Huxley model, in which a pyramidal cell and an interneuron are connected by an astrocyte. The temperature range is set as 0 ℃-40 ℃ to juggle between theoretical calculation and the reality of a brain environment. It is shown that the synchronization of thermosensitive neurons exhibits nonlinear behavior with changes in astrocyte parameters. At a temperature range of 0 ℃-18 ℃, the effects of the astrocyte can provide a tremendous influence on neurons in synchronization. We find the existence of a value for inositol triphosphate (IP₃) production rate and feedback intensities of astrocytes to neurons, which can ensure the weak synchronization of two neurons. In addition, it is revealed that the regulation of astrocytes to pyramidal cells is more sensitive than that to interneurons. Finally, it is shown that the synchronization and phase transition of neurons depend on the change in Ca²⁺ concentration at the temperature of weak synchronization. The results in this paper provide some enlightenment on the mechanism of cognitive dysfunction and neurological disorders with astrocytes.     

Enhanced thermoelectric performance of PEDOT:PSS films via ionic liquid post-treatment

Thermoelectric(TE)energy harvesting can effectively convert waste heat into electricity,which is a crucial technology to solve energy concerns.As a promising candidate for energy conversion,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)has gained significant attention owing to its easy doping,high transparency,and solution processability.However,the TE performance of PEDOT:PSS still needs to be further enhanced.Herein,different approaches have been applied for tuning the TE properties:(i)direct dipping PEDOT:PSS thin films in ionic liquid;(ii)post-treatment of the films with concentrated sulfuric acid(H₂SO₄),and then dipping in ionic liquid.Besides,the same bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide(TFSI)anion and different cation salts,including 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium(EMIM+)and lithium(Li+),are selected to study the influence of varying cation types on the TE properties of PEDOT:PSS.The Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS film treated with H2SO4EMIM:TFSI increase simultaneously,and the resulting maximum power factor is 46.7μW·m^-1·K^-2,which may be attributed to the ionic liquid facilitating the rearrangement of the molecular chain of PEDOT.The work provides a reference for the development of organic films with high TE properties.     

Delannoy数与Schröder数的一些和式公式

研究了Delannoy数与Schr?der数.利用分析方法和组合技巧,建立了任意多个Delannoy数乘积的一些和式公式,并对Schroder数的和式公式进行了类似的研究.     

X-ray emission for Ar11+ ions impacting on various targets in the collisions near the Bohr velocity

X-ray emission from the collisions of 3 MeV Ar¹¹⁺ ions with V, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn is investigated. Both the x-rays of the target atom and projectile are observed simultaneously. The x-ray yield is extracted from the original count. The inner-shell ionization cross section is estimated by the binary encounter approximation model and compared with the experimental result. The remarkable result is that the Ar K-shell x-ray yield is diminished with the target atomic number increasing, which is completely opposite to the theoretical calculation. That is interpreted by the competitive consumption of the energy loss for the ionization of inner-shell electrons between the projectile and target atom.     

好的问题并渐次呈现:教学设计的两个关键--从教学设计的“三二一”说起

一、从教学设计的“三二一”说起近读《章建跃数学教育随想录(下卷)》,章建跃博士关于“搞好教学设计,提高教学质量”的论述中提出教学设计的“三二一”,即三个基本点(理解数学、理解学生、理解教学),两个关键(提好的问题、设计自然的过程),一个核心(设计概括过程).     

基于DNA酶催化的卟啉金属化检测锌

利用G-四链体DNA（T30695）催化Zn²⁺插入到中卟啉IX（MPIX）中，引起荧光偏移的特点，建立了检测Zn²⁺的方法。在40μmol/L MPIX、0.6μmol/L Pb²⁺、5μmol/L T30695和1%Triton的最优实验条件下，该方法在Zn²⁺浓度为0.5～5μmol/L范围内呈现良好的线性关系，相关系数R²=0.95，检出限为73.5 nmol/L。离子选择性实验表明该方法对Zn²⁺具有较好的选择性，用于实际样品测定，回收率在94.7%～100.4%之间。     

硫氰酸酯类化合物的合成及其应用研究进展

硫氰酸酯类化合物(RSCN)作为重要的合成中间体,在农药、医药、材料等领域有着广泛的应用价值.近年来,硫氰酸酯的合成及其应用研究发展迅速,不断有新的硫氰酸酯合成方法和以其为原料的转化反应涌现.综述了近几年来发展的硫氰酸酯合成方法及其转化应用,为硫氰酸酯类化合物的合成和应用研究提供帮助.