Experimental investigation of the pulse width of a diode-pumped acousto-optically Q-switched Tm:YAG laser

We study a pulsed laser-diode-pumped acousto-optically (AO) Q-switched Tm:YAG laser. To satisfy the requirements of a wind measurement lidar, we investigate experimentally the factors influencing the output-pulse width in a thermal compensating linear laser cavity. We show that the laser-pulse width is not only influenced by the pumping intensity of the diode lasers, the laser-cavity length, and the transmissivity of the output coupler, but also depends on the stimulated emission cross-section of the laser media.     

声波在锥棒中非经典非线性传播及实验验证

弹性体材料在早期退化阶段会出现一些长度不同,且分布不均匀的介观尺度微裂纹,声波在这些裂纹聚集区(或裂纹群)传播会激发较强的非经典非线性。文中以缓变截面的锥棒为研究对象,在Preisach-Mayergoyz (PM)空间模型下研究了声波通过微裂纹聚集区激发的非经典非线性谐波传播特性,实验验证了三次谐波位移幅度与缺陷位置、宽度的反演关系。理论计算和实验结果表明:微裂纹群激发了较强的奇次谐波,引起非经典非线性传播;其谐波幅度与微裂纹聚集区域位置、宽度及非经典非线性参数紧密相关,利用三次或五次谐波位移幅度能够准确定位缺陷的区域。     

双带频率选择表面设计

为了实现频率选择表面(FSS)的双带特性,设计了由矩形栅格和三圆环组合单元FSS。对FSS的谱域求解方法进行了详细的描述。采用谱域法分析了不同角度和极化入射波下FSS的频率响应性能。结果表明,所设计的FSS对于不同入射角度和极化电磁波具有稳定的双带、平顶传输及陡峭下降边缘特性。双带特性大致表现为1.8～5.4GHz的阻带和5.4～20.0GHz的通带。阻带谐振频率稳定在3.1GHz左右,而通带在-4dB的平顶传输带宽达14.3GHz以上。其陡峭下降边缘特性表现为S波段信号强烈反射,而其他波段信号通过,从而实现多波段通讯。该结构FSS可应用于卫星通信、雷达罩及其他相关领域。     

Counterexamples of Kodaira vanishing for smooth surfaces of general type in positive characteristic

We generalize the construction of Raynaud [14] of smooth projective surfaces of general type in positive characteristic that violate the Kodaira vanishing theorem. This corrects an earlier paper [19] of the same purpose. These examples are smooth surfaces fibered over a smooth curve whose direct images of the relative dualizing sheaves are not nef, and they violate Kollár's vanishing theorem. Further pathologies on these examples include the existence of non-trivial vector fields and that of non-closed global differential 1-forms.     

The Role of Taurine in Mitochondria Health: More Than Just an Antioxidant

Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid that is found abundantly in excitatory tissues, such as the heart, brain, retina and skeletal muscles. Taurine was first isolated in the 1800s, but not much was known about this molecule until the 1990s. In 1985, taurine was first approved as the treatment among heart failure patients in Japan. Accumulating studies have shown that taurine supplementation also protects against pathologies associated with mitochondrial defects, such as aging, mitochondrial diseases, metabolic syndrome, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders. In this review, we will provide a general overview on the mitochondria biology and the consequence of mitochondrial defects in pathologies. Then, we will discuss the antioxidant action of taurine, particularly in relation to the maintenance of mitochondria function. We will also describe several reported studies on the current use of taurine supplementation in several mitochondria-associated pathologies in humans.     

Study on the Synthesis of (Z)-2-(5-Amino-1,2,4-thiadizol-3-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetic Acid

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - (Z)-2-(5-Amino-1,2,4-thiadiazole-3-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetic acid, an important intermediate prod­uct in the synthesis of Ceftobiprole, was prepared...     

A Single Excitation‐Duplexed Imaging Strategy for Profiling Cell Surface Protein‐Specific Glycoforms

This work develops a site‐specific duplexed luminescence resonance energy transfer system on cell surface for simultaneous imaging of two kinds of monosaccharides on a specific protein by single near‐infrared excitation. The single excitation‐duplexed imaging system utilizes aptamer modified upconversion luminescent nanoparticles as an energy donor to target the protein, and two fluorescent dye acceptors to tag two kinds of cell surface monosaccharides by a dual metabolic labeling technique. Upon excitation at 980 nm, only the dyes linked to protein‐specific glycans can be lit up by the donor by two parallel energy transfer processes, for in situ duplexed imaging of glycoforms on specific protein. Using MUC1 as the model, this strategy can visualize distinct glycoforms of MUC1 on various cell types and quantitatively track terminal monosaccharide pattern. This approach provides a versatile platform for profiling protein‐specific glycoforms, thus contributing to the study of the regulation mechanisms of protein functions by glycosylation.     

Heritability and linkage study on heart rates in a Mongolian population

Elevated heart rate has been proposed as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, but their interrelationships are not well understood. In this study, we performed a genome-wide linkage scan in 1,026 individuals (mean age 30.6 years, 54.5% women) from 73 extended families of Mongolia and determined quantitative trait loci that influence heart rate. The DNA samples were genotyped using deCODE 1,039 microsatellite markers for 3 cM density genome-wide linkage scan. Correlation analysis was carried out to evaluate the correlation of the covariates and the heart rate. T-tests of the heart rate were also performed on sex, smoking and alcohol intake. Consequently, this model was used in a nonparametric genome-wide linkage analysis using variance component model to create a multipoint logarithm of odds (LOD) score and a corresponding P value. In the adjusted model, the heritability of heart rate was estimated as 0.32 (P<.0001) and a maximum multipoint LOD score of 2.03 was observed in 77 cM region at chromosome 18. The second largest LOD score of 1.52 was seen on chromosome 5 at 216 cM. Genes located on the specified locations in chromosomes 5 and 18 may be involved in the regulation of heart rate.     

Five New Polyoxypregnane Glycosides from the Vines of Aspidopterys obcordata and Their Antinephrolithiasis Activity

From the dried vines of Aspidopterys obcordata Hemsl, five new polyoxypregnane glycosides, named obcordatas J–N (1–5), were obtained. Their structures were fully elucidated and characterized by HRESIMS and extensive spectroscopic data. In addition, all of the new compounds were screened for their antinephrolithiasis activity in vitro. The results showed that compounds 1–3 have prominent protective effects on calcium oxalate crystal-induced human kidney 2 (HK-2) cells, with EC₅₀ values ranging from 6.72 to 14.00 μM, which is consistent with the application value of A. obcordata in folk medicine for kidney stones.     

MiR-1224-5p modulates osteogenesis by coordinating osteoblast/osteoclast differentiation via the Rap1 signaling target ADCY2

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) broadly regulate normal biological functions of bone and the progression of fracture healing and osteoporosis. Recently, it has been reported that miR-1224-5p in fracture plasma is a potential therapy for osteogenesis. To investigate the roles of miR-1224-5p and the Rap1 signaling pathway in fracture healing and osteoporosis development and progression, we used BMMs, BMSCs, and skull osteoblast precursor cells for in vitro osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis studies. Osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis were detected by ALP, ARS, and TRAP staining and bone slice resorption pit assays. The miR-1224-5p target gene was assessed by siRNA-mediated target gene knockdown and luciferase reporter assays. To explore the Rap1 pathway, we performed high-throughput sequencing, western blotting, RT-PCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays and immunohistochemical staining. In vivo, bone healing was judged by the cortical femoral defect, cranial bone defect and femoral fracture models. Progression of osteoporosis was evaluated by an ovariectomy model and an aged osteoporosis model. We discovered that the expression of miR-1224-5p was positively correlated with fracture healing progression. Moreover, in vitro, overexpression of miR-1224-5p slowed Rankl-induced osteoclast differentiation and promoted osteoblast differentiation via the Rap1-signaling pathway by targeting ADCY2. In addition, in vivo overexpression of miR-1224-5p significantly promoted fracture healing and ameliorated the progression of osteoporosis caused by estrogen deficiency or aging. Furthermore, knockdown of miRNA-1224-5p inhibited bone regeneration in mice and accelerated the progression of osteoporosis in elderly mice. Taken together, these results identify miR-1224-5p as a key bone osteogenic regulator, which may be a potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis and fracture nonunion.Subject terms: Translational research, Cell signalling