Isolation and Functional Characterization of a Salt-Responsive Calmodulin-Like Gene MpCML40 from Semi-Mangrove Millettia pinnata

Salt stress is a major increasing threat to global agriculture. Pongamia (Millettia pinnata), a semi-mangrove, is a good model to study the molecular mechanism of plant adaptation to the saline environment. Calcium signaling pathways play critical roles in the model plants such as Arabidopsis in responding to salt stress, but little is known about their function in Pongamia. Here, we have isolated and characterized a salt-responsive MpCML40, a calmodulin-like (CML) gene from Pongamia. MpCML40 protein has 140 amino acids and is homologous with Arabidopsis AtCML40. MpCML40 contains four EF-hand motifs and a bipartite NLS (Nuclear Localization Signal) and localizes both at the plasma membrane and in the nucleus. MpCML40 was highly induced after salt treatment, especially in Pongamia roots. Heterologous expression of MpCML40 in yeast cells improved their salt tolerance. The 35S::MpCML40 transgenic Arabidopsis highly enhanced seed germination rate and root length under salt and osmotic stresses. The transgenic plants had a higher level of proline and a lower level of MDA (malondialdehyde) under normal and stress conditions, which suggested that heterologous expression of MpCML40 contributed to proline accumulation to improve salt tolerance and protect plants from the ROS (reactive oxygen species) destructive effects. Furthermore, we did not observe any measurable discrepancies in the development and growth between the transgenic plants and wild-type plants under normal growth conditions. Our results suggest that MpCML40 is an important positive regulator in response to salt stress and of potential application in producing salt-tolerant crops.     

The Antithrombotic Agent Pterostilbene Interferes with Integrin αIIbβ3-Mediated Inside-Out and Outside-In Signals in Human Platelets

Platelets play a crucial role in the physiology of primary hemostasis and pathological processes such as arterial thrombosis; thus, developing a therapeutic target that prevents platelet activation can reduce arterial thrombosis. Pterostilbene (PTE) has remarkable pharmacological activities, including anticancer and neuroprotection. Few studies have reported the effects of pterostilbene on platelet activation. Thus, we examined the inhibitory mechanisms of pterostilbene in human platelets and its role in vascular thrombosis prevention in mice. At low concentrations (2–8 μM), pterostilbene strongly inhibited collagen-induced platelet aggregation. Furthermore, pterostilbene markedly diminished Lyn, Fyn, and Syk phosphorylation and hydroxyl radical formation stimulated by collagen. Moreover, PTE directly hindered integrin α_IIbβ₃ activation through interfering with PAC-1 binding stimulated by collagen. In addition, pterostilbene affected integrin α_IIbβ₃-mediated outside-in signaling, such as integrin β₃, Src, and FAK phosphorylation, and reduced the number of adherent platelets and the single platelet spreading area on immobilized fibrinogen as well as thrombin-stimulated fibrin clot retraction. Furthermore, pterostilbene substantially prolonged the occlusion time of thrombotic platelet plug formation in mice. This study demonstrated that pterostilbene exhibits a strong activity against platelet activation through the inhibition of integrin α_IIbβ₃-mediated inside-out and outside-in signaling, suggesting that pterostilbene can serve as a therapeutic agent for thromboembolic disorders.     

Resveratrol Butyrate Esters Inhibit BPA-Induced Liver Damage in Male Offspring Rats by Modulating Antioxidant Capacity and Gut Microbiota

Resveratrol can affect the physiology or biochemistry of offspring in the maternal–fetal animal model. However, it exhibits low bioavailability in humans and animals. Fifteen-week SD pregnant female rats were orally administered bisphenol A (BPA) and/or resveratrol butyrate ester (RBE), and the male offspring rats (n = 4–8 per group) were evaluated. The results show that RBE treatment (BPA + R30) compared with the BPA group can reduce the damage caused by BPA (p < 0.05). RBE enhanced the expression of selected genes and induced extramedullary hematopoiesis and mononuclear cell infiltration. RBE increased the abundance of S24-7 and Adlercreutzia in the intestines of the male offspring rats, as well as the concentrations of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the feces. RBE also increased the antioxidant capacity of the liver by inducing Nrf2, promoting the expression of HO-1, SOD, and CAT. It also increased the concentration of intestinal SCFAs, enhancing the barrier formed by intestinal cells, thereby preventing BPA-induced metabolic disruption in the male offspring rats, and reduced liver inflammation. This study identified a potential mechanism underlying the protective effects of RBE against the liver damage caused by BPA exposure during the peri-pregnancy period, and the influence of the gut microbiota on the gut–liver axis in the offspring.     

负荷功率模型的最优特征选择研究

负荷功率呈现时空多样的变化特性,其影响因素众多,构建负荷功率模型的关键之一是确定模型的输入特征量。文中着重研究短期负荷功率模型的特征选择,旨在从历史负荷、气象、日期等众多特征中选出最优特征集。首先,采用最大信息系数、基于支持向量机的递归特征消除法和随机森林3种不同特征选择方法分别对输入特征集进行选择;然后,根据对比分析结果提出基于遗传算法的最优特征集搜索策略,选定XGBoost预测模型的误差指标作为适应性函数进行迭代优化搜索;最终,确定负荷功率模型的最优特征输入集。采用某地区220 kV变电站母线负荷数据进行算例分析,对比各方法所选特征集作为功率模型输入得到的负荷预测效果,验证了文中方法的有效性和准确性。     

无机盐对新疆油田三元复合驱界面性能影响研究

界面性能对复合驱提高采收率有重大的影响,界面张力越低,洗油效率越高;Zeta电位越高,油水乳状液越稳定。研究了各类无机盐对新疆油田复合驱界面性能的影响。结果显示,Zeta电位的绝对值随着无机盐浓度的增高而增大;无机碱中,碳酸根离子降低界面张力效果最好,氢氧根次之,碳酸氢根最差;阳离子中,钾离子降低界面张力效果最好,其次是钠离子,镁离子会略微提高界面张力,钙离子则会大幅度提高界面张力;阴离子中,与硫酸根相比,氯离子能更好地降低界面张力。通过以上研究,确定了Q站污水处理站外排水更适合三元复合驱配液。     

甲醇合成塔用 150 mm SA387Gr22C12 钢板组织和力学性能

对 150 mm 厚 SA387Gr22C12 钢板( / % : 0．13 ～0．14C,0．09Si,0．55 ～0．56Mn,0．004P,0．001S,2．48 ～2． 49Cr,1．11～1．12Mo) 模拟焊后拉伸性能、－29 ℃ 冲击性能、金相组织及回火脆化倾向评定等进行试验,并检测了交货态(正火 + 回火) 、最小模拟焊后态、最大模拟焊后态及步冷试验后的钢板各项性能指标 。结果表明,钢板的回火脆化 倾向不明显,其结果 CvTr55 + 2．5ΔCvTr55 为－63 ℃,完全满足甲醇合成塔用钢板的技术要求。     

原料加入温度对Al-Ti-C晶粒细化剂显微组织的影响

采用K2TiF6、石墨粉和纯铝为主要原料的原位反应方法制备了Al-Ti-C晶粒细化剂.通过光学显微镜、扫描电镜和能谱分析等方法分析了Al-Ti-C中间合金的显微组织.试验结果表明,K2TiF6和石墨粉同温下加入时,Al3Ti呈块状分布,不同温度下加入时则呈针状或长条状分布.随着K2TiF6和石墨粉加入温度的不同,Al-Ti-C中间合金中TiC粒子的生成机制也不同.     

Mg-Sr牺牲阳极显微组织和电化学性能的研究

研究了Mg-Sr牺牲阳极的显微组织和电化学性能的特征.结果表明,Mg-Sr牺牲阳极的晶粒尺寸随Sr含量的增加而减小;当Sr质量分数为0.19%时,电流效率达到58.56%,开路电位达到-1.735 VSCE;Sr的质量分数再增加,Mg-Sr阳极的电流效率降低,开路电位正移.研究认为,Sr的质量分数为0.19%时,晶界析出的Mg17Sr2相（弱阴极相）和α-Mg基体（阳极相）组成电偶对,阻碍了阳极晶间腐蚀,减少了晶粒大块脱落, 且Sr能够和Mg、Fe形成弱阴极性化合物降低Fe的危害,电流效率升高,同时晶粒细化,晶界面积变大,杂质相分布更均匀,开路电位负移;Sr含量大于0.19%时,过量的Mg17Sr2相作为阴极相加大了阳极的自腐蚀,电流效率下降,开路电位正移.     

An electrochemical method for the preparation of Mg–Li alloys at low temperature molten salt system

Mg–Li alloys have been prepared by electrolysis in a molten salt electrolyte of 50% LiCl–50% KCl (mass%) at low temperature of 420–510 °C. The effects of electrolytic temperature and cathodic current density on alloy formation rate and current efficiency were studied. For the deposition of metallic lithium on the cathode consisting of solid Mg and liquid Mg–Li, both electrolytic temperature and cathodic current density have no obvious influence on current efficiency; while for the deposition of metallic lithium on the solid magnesium cathode, both electrolytic temperature and cathodic current density greatly affect alloy formation rate and current efficiency. The optimum electrolysis condition is—molten salt mixture, LiCl:KCl = 1:1 (mass%), electrolytic temperature: 480 °C, cathode current density: 1.13 A cm⁻². Mg–Li alloys with low lithium content (about 25 wt% Li) were prepared via electrolysis at low temperature following by thermal treatment at higher temperature.     

Ga2O3薄膜材料氧敏性能的研究

实验以三氯化镓为原料,柠檬酸为络合剂,通过NH3·H2O调节pH值,得到透明稳定的前躯体溶胶,红外光谱分析表明上述溶胶在向凝胶转变过程中,发生镓与柠檬酸的络合,并在干燥过程中依靠氢键形成大分子聚合物.采用提拉涂覆溶胶-凝胶法在多晶氧化铝基片表面形成凝胶膜后,经800℃下热处理,凝胶膜转化为单斜相β-氧化镓陶瓷薄膜.重复镀膜和热处理及超声清洗过程8个～10个周期,最后在800℃下烧结,保温1h,得到粒径为50nm～100nm左右的多孔纳米薄膜.采用自制系统检测β-Ga2O3薄膜的氧敏性能,结果表明Fe掺杂的氧化镓薄膜材料,在400℃～800℃范围内,在理论空燃比附近,电阻突变幅度大于2个数量级,具有较高的灵敏度.