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Fine control of ultramicroporosity ( less then 7 Å) in carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes is highly desirable for challenging gas separation processes. Here, a versatile approach is proposed to fabricate hybrid CMS (HCMS) membranes with unique textural properties as well as tunable ultramicroporosity. The HCMS membranes are formed by pyrolysis of a polymer nanocomposite precursor containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a carbonizable nanoporous filler. The MOF-derived carbonaceous phase displays good compatibility with the polymer-derived carbon matrix due to the homogeneity of the two carbon phases, substantially enhancing the mechanical robustness of the resultant HCMS membranes. Detailed structural analyses reveal that the in situ pyrolysis of embedded MOFs induces more densified and interconnected carbon structures in HCMS membranes compared to those in conventional CMS membranes, leading to bimodal and narrow pore size distributions in the ultramicroporous region. Eventually, the HCMS membranes exhibit far superior gas separation performances with a strong size-sieving ability than the conventional polymers and CMS membranes, especially for closely sized gas pairs (Δd less then 0.5 Å) including CO2 /CH4 and C3 H6 /C3 H8 separations. More importantly, the developed HCMS material is successfully prepared into a thin-film composite (TFC) membrane (≈1 µm), demonstrating its practical feasibility for use in industrial mixed-gas operation conditions.Taphonomic processes, especially post-mortem biological decomposition, act as crucial controls on the microbial fossil record. Information loss during the fossilization process obscures interpretation of ancient microbial ecology and limits our view of preserved ecosystems. Conversely, taphonomic information can itself provide insight into fossilization pathways and processes. This information-gain approach requires specific attention to taphonomic patterns in ancient assemblages and robust modern analogue data to serve as points of reference. In this study, we combine experimental taphonomy with decomposition models in order to constrain taphonomic hypotheses regarding Proterozoic microfossil assemblages. Several filamentous and coccoidal prokaryotic and eukaryotic phototrophs were evaluated for taphonomic pattern over the course of a short (~100 days) decomposition experiment. In parallel, simple numerical models were constructed to explain potential taphonomic pathways. These analogue data were then comparsts that differences in taphonomic pattern between parts of an assemblage could be useful in assessing taphonomic processes or degree of taphonomic loss in an entire assemblage.The discovery of novel analgesic agents with high potency, low toxicity and low addictive properties remain a priority. This study aims to identify the analgesic potential of quinoline derived α-trifluoromethylated alcohols (QTA) and their mechanism of action. We synthesized and characterized several compounds of QTAs and screened them for antiepileptic and analgesic activity using zebrafish larvae in high thorough-put behavior analyses system. Toxicity and behavioral screening of 9 compounds identified 4 candidates ( C2 , C3 , C7 and C9 ) with antiepileptic properties that induces specific and reversible reduction in photomotor activity. Importantly, C2 and C3 relieves the thermal pain response in zebrafish larvae indicating analgesic property. Further, using novel in vivo CoroNa green assay, we show that C2 and C3 blocks sodium channels and reduces inflammatory sodium signals released by peripheral nerve and tissue damage. Thus, we have identified novel QTA compounds with antiepileptic and analgesic properties which could alleviate neuropathic pain.Reducing SF6 (as gas cathode) in Li batteries is a promising concept for the double benefit of mildly converting greenhouse SF6 and providing a high theoretical energy density of 3922 Wh kg-1 . However, the reduction process is hampered by its sluggish kinetics. Here, cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc) molecules immobilized on porous carbon matrix are, for the first time, introduced to the LiSF6 chemistry to deliver an enhanced energy density. It is revealed that the high redox potential of Co(II)Pc/[Co(I)Pc]- (≈2.85 V) facilitates the formation of Co(I)N4 sites to catalyze the SF6 electrochemical reduction. Decitabine supplier By using highly porous holey nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages as carbon matrix, the LiSF6 cells deliver a high discharge voltage of 2.82 V at 50 mA gC+CoPc -1 and an unprecedented areal capacity of 25 mAh cm-2 at 0.1 mA cm-2 , much superior to previous results. This work opens up new possibilities for high-efficiency conversion of SF6 in lithium batteries.The main mechanism of pyroptosis is Caspase-1-mediated GSDMD cleavage, and GSDMD is also the executive protein of pyroptosis. Our previous study has shown that mafenide can inhibit pyroptosis by inhibiting the GSDMD-Asp275 site to suppress cleavage. In this study, sulfonamide was used as the parent nucleus structure to synthesize sulfa-4 and sulfa-20. Screening of drug activity in the pyroptosis model of BV2 and iBMDM cell lines revealed the efficacy of five compounds were superior to mafenide, which exerted a better inhibitory effect on the occurrence of pyroptosis. For in vivo assay, Sulfa-4 and Sulfa-22 were intervened in the neuroinflammation APP/PS1 mice. As a result, the administration of Sulfa-4 and Sulfa-22 could significantly inhibit the activation of microglia, decrease the expression of inflammatory factors in the central nervous system and simultaneously suppress the production of p30-GSDMD as well as the expression of upstream NLRP3 inflammasome and Caspase-1 protein. Immunoprecipitation and Biotin-labelled assay confirmed the targeted binding relationship of Sulfa-4 and Sulfa-22 with GSDMD protein in the iBMDM model in vitro. In this study, we investigated a new type inhibitor of GSDMD cleavage, which exerted a good inhibitory effect on pyroptosis and provided new references for the development of inflammatory drugs in the future.
Liver plays a central role in maintaining lipid homeostasis which is dysregulated in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) caused by overload of dietary fat, increase in lipid synthesis, and alteration of fatty acid oxidation in the liver. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether intermittent calorie restriction using a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is able to slow down the progression of NAFLD in mice.

This study analyzed the intervention activity of a FMD low in carbohydrate/protein but high in dietary fibers with a NAFLD mouse model induced by high-fat high-sucrose diet (HFHSD). Intermittent application of the FMD reduces HFHSD-induced obesity and glucose intolerance. The FMD decreases the size of adipocytes and elevates expression of lipolysis genes and HSL protein in white adipose tissue. HFHSD-induced lipid accumulation in the liver is reduced by the FMD, accompanied by a reduction of macrophage marker in the liver. RNA sequencing reveals that the expression of a number of genes involved in fatty acid oxidation is elevated by the FMD.

The findings indicate that intermittent application of the FMD can improve NAFLD, at least in part, through increased lipolysis in white adipose tissue and elevated fatty acid oxidation in the liver.
The findings indicate that intermittent application of the FMD can improve NAFLD, at least in part, through increased lipolysis in white adipose tissue and elevated fatty acid oxidation in the liver.Passive alloys are commonly considered to exhibit a current that is essentially independent of potential over the passive range in neutral chloride solutions. However, the current-potential dependence of Ti and its alloys, CoCr alloys, and 316L stainless steel in buffered, simulated physiological solutions containing phosphate differs from that usually reported for the alloys in chloride-only solutions. An analysis of potentiodynamic polarization data from previous studies showed that these alloys typically exhibit an exponential dependence of current on potential-as reflected by Tafel-type behavior-over the initial part of the passive range in buffered solutions. This behavior is consistent with that predicted by the Generalized Growth Model for film growth and dissolution in the case of thin films where cation migration through the film is the rate-controlling step and where the anodic current is associated predominantly with dissolution. Film growth is thought to be impeded in the buffered solutions, allowing the rate of migration and hence dissolution to remain relatively high over a wider potential range. Analysis of the apparent Tafel slopes indicated that the Ti and CoCr alloys exhibit a similar corrosion mechanism, with a small difference in the slopes for the two groups of alloys being attributable to the difference in the type of oxide. Stainless steel 316L exhibits a distinctly higher apparent Tafel slope, which is likely associated in large part with the duplex nature of the oxide.This study investigates if genetic factors could contribute to the high rate of mood disorders reported in a U.S. community known to have a restricted early founder population (confirmed here through runs of homozygosity analysis). Polygenic scores (PGSs) for eight common diseases, disorders, or traits, including psychiatric disorders, were calculated in 274 participants (125 mood disorder cases) who each reported three or four grandparents born in the community. Ancestry-matched controls were selected from the UK Biobank (UKB; three sets of N = 1,822 each). The mean PGSs were significantly higher in the community for major depression PRS (p = 2.1 × 10-19 , 0.56 SD units), bipolar disorder (p = 2.5 × 10-15 , 0.56 SD units), and schizophrenia (p = 3.8 × 10-21 , 0.64 SD units). The PGSs were not significantly different between the community participants and UKB controls for the traits of body mass index, Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and chronotype. The mean PGSs for height were significantly lower in the community sample compared to controls (-0.21 SD units, p = 1.2 × 10-5 ). The results are consistent with enrichment of polygenic risk factors for psychiatric disorders in this community.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is attracting worldwide attention and has been declared an infectious disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), and accordingly, interest and meaning in health and well-being are expanding in recent years.

This paper attempted to investigate the recognition and development potential of customized cosmetics focusing on inner beauty products through DTC (Direct to Customer) genetic testing in the era of COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of women included in the survey of consumers living in Seoul metropolitan city ranged from 40 to 60, and 380 women in Republic of Korea. Statistical processing of the data collected by the data analysis method is analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) WIN25.0 statistical package program through the process of data coding and data cleansing.

In this study, the DTC genetic test, single, and/or combination treatment for customized inner beauty products and customized cosmetics were compared and analyzed, respectively.
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