Risk-Association of Five SNPs in TOX3/LOC643714 with Breast Cancer in Southern China

The specific mechanism by which low-risk genetic variants confer breast cancer risk is currently unclear, with contradictory evidence on the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TOX3/LOC643714 as a breast cancer susceptibility locus. Investigations of this locus using a Chinese population may indicate whether the findings initially identified in a European population are generalizable to other populations, and may provide new insight into the role of genetic variants in the etiology of breast cancer. In this case-control study, 623 Chinese female breast cancer patients and 620 cancer-free controls were recruited to investigate the role of five SNPs in TOX3/LOC643714 (rs8051542, rs12443621, rs3803662, rs4784227, and rs3112612); Linkage disequilibrium (LD) pattern analysis was performed. Additionally, we evaluated how these common SNPs influence the risk of specific types of breast cancer, as defined by estrogen receptor (ER) status, progesterone receptor (PR) status and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status. Significant associations with breast cancer risk were observed for rs4784227 and rs8051542 with odds ratios (OR) of 1.31 ((95% confidence intervals (CI), 1.10–1.57)) and 1.26 (95% CI, 1.02–1.56), respectively, per T allele. The T-rs8051542 allele was significantly associated with ER-positive and HER2-negative carriers. No significant association existed between rs12443621, rs3803662, and rs3112612 polymorphisms and risk of breast cancer. Our results support the hypothesis that the applicability of a common susceptibility locus must be confirmed among genetically different populations, which may together explain an appreciable fraction of the genetic etiology of breast cancer.     

Synthesis and characterization of Tb/Gd dual-doped multifunctional hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺ dual-doped multifunctional hydroxyapatite (Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺-HAp) nanoparticles with magnetic and luminescent properties were prepared by the co-precipitation method using CaCl₂ and Na₂HPO₄·12H₂O as raw materials and CTAB as a template in alkaline conditions. The products were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Single hexagonal phase Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺-HAp nanoparticles were obtained by the co-precipitation method and the products were sphere-like morphology with particle sizes ranging from 40 to 100 nm. Crystallinity degree of the products decreased with the Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺ substitute increasing. Photoluminescence (PL) and magnetic properties of the products were also investigated. The results show Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺-HAp nanoparticles are endowed with strong luminescence at 544 nm and prominent paramagnetic behavior, allowing their potential applications in biological labeling. Gd³⁺ ions sensitize the ⁵D₄-⁷F₅ transition emission of Tb³⁺ ions in HAp nanoparticles, and the PL emission intensity increases along with increasing concentration of Gd³⁺ ions. Concentration quenching occurs when the Gd³⁺ concentration exceeds 10 mol%. The magnetization level of Tb³⁺/Gd³⁺-HAp increased steadily with the doping concentration of Gd³⁺ ions.     

Competitive Cr3+ occupation in persistent phosphors toward tunable traps distribution for dynamic anti-counterfeiting

Red/near infrared (NIR) long persistent phosphors have received extensive attentions in biomedical, food inspection, iris recognition, biological imaging, etc. Herein, a new phosphor, Li₂ZnGe₃O₈:Cr³⁺, is reported with deep red persistent luminescence peaking at 708 nm. By adjusting the Cr³⁺ doping concentration, the competitive site occupation at [ZnO6] and [GeO6] polyhedral enables different traps behaviors including trap types, trap concentration and trap depth, which in turn leads to different afterglow duration time from 2 to 20 h. The persistent luminescence mechanisms originated from different trap models have been discussed, and it is found that they can cooperate or inhibit each other, enabling different luminescence depending on time. The dynamic anti-counterfeiting applications have been demonstrated, which provides a new way to rationally designing for multi-functional luminescent materials.     

融合蛋白CR2-GDH固定化及不对称还原制备(S)-4-氯-3-羟基丁酸乙酯

比较介孔分子筛材料SBA-15、MCM-41、海藻酸钙、改性二氧化硅4种载体固定化融合蛋白CR2-GDH其酶固载量和酶活回收率,选择SBA-15为固定化载体。研究固定化条件对固定化融合酶量的影响以及固定化酶的稳定性,固定化酶在双相体系催化不对称还原反应。结果表明,在pH值为5.5、酶浓度为1.4mg/mL、反应1h条件下,固定化酶量为27.7mg/g。加入25mmol/L的Ca²⁺,固定化酶的酶活回收率由58.6%提高到78.1%。与游离酶相比,固定化酶的热稳定性显著提高,40℃条件下酶活回收率提高19.1%。固定化酶水相中反复使用7批次后,剩余活性仍超过30%,具有较好的操作稳定性。与游离酶相比,固定化酶更耐受烷烃类有机溶剂。在水/有机溶剂双相反应体系中,Ca²⁺/SBA-15固定化酶和游离酶催化相比,产物得率提高23.8%。     

常用外掺料对G级油井水泥体积稳定性及力学性能的影响*

针对G级油井水泥浆体体积收缩问题,对比研究了两种常用外掺料(矿渣和石英粉)对水泥浆体体积稳定性及力学性能的影响,并利用等温量热仪(ICC)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、压汞仪(MIP)和扫描电镜(SEM)分别测试了两种外掺料对水泥水化放热速率,水泥水化产物、孔结构及水泥石微观形貌的影响。结果表明:80℃下水泥净浆体积收缩主要发生在水化早期,对应水泥石早期抗压强度、抗折强度增长迅速;掺入30%比表面积为340m2/kg的矿渣部分改善浆体体积收缩,150d线收缩率较净浆减小32%,早期抗压强度、抗折强度减小,后期强度增大并超过净浆;掺入30%比表面积为710m2/kg的石英粉加剧了浆体体积收缩,150d线收缩率较净浆增大40%,早期抗压强度、抗折强度远低于净浆及掺30%矿渣水泥。长期水养后部分超细SiO2参与反应,加之细颗粒的填充作用使其150d力学强度超过净浆及掺30%矿渣水泥,即水泥石力学强度不仅与外掺料活性有关,还与其粒径分布和养护龄期密切相关。     

A filtration model for prediction of local flux distribution and optimization of submerged hollow fiber membrane module

A filtration mathematical model was developed on the basis of complete mass balance and momentum balance for the local flux distribution prediction and optimization of submerged hollow fiber membrane module. In this model, the effect of radial permeate flow on internal flow resistance was considered through a slip parameter obtained from the local flux experiments. The effects of fiber length, inside diameter, and average operating flux on local flux distribution were investigated using this model. The predicted results were in good agreement with the experimental data obtained from literature. It was also found that the asymmetry distribution of local flux could be intensified with the increase of average operating flux and fiber length, but slowed down with the increase of fiber inside diameter. Furthermore, the simulation coupled with energy consumption analysis could efficiently predict and illustrate the relationship between fiber geometry and water production efficiency. © 2015 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 61: 4377–4386, 2015     

合成气直接制低碳烯烃铁基催化剂的研究进展

催化剂是合成气制低碳烃的重要影响因素。综述了合成气制低碳烯烃铁基催化剂的研究进展,对其未来的发展前景进行了展望。     

中美欧筒仓规范下仓壁的分析设计*

本文从理论依据、侧压比、计算基本参数及进卸料偏心等因素采用的放大系数等方面对中美欧筒仓规范中浅仓的贮料压力计算公式进行了研究。并结合某工程25m直径的钢筋混凝土熟料库,在不同的高径比的情况下,对三本规范计算所得的仓底压力、仓壁水平压力及仓壁摩擦力的变化趋势做了对比。探讨了季节温差与内外温差对仓壁内力的影响,结果表明内外温差会对仓壁产生较大的环向与竖向弯矩,在实际分析设计中应予以充分重视。     

Quantum dot cascade laser

We demonstrated an unambiguous quantum dot cascade laser based on InGaAs/GaAs/InAs/InAlAs heterostructure by making use of self-assembled quantum dots in the Stranski-Krastanow growth mode and two-step strain compensation active region design. The prototype generates stimulated emission at λ ~ 6.15 μm and a broad electroluminescence band with full width at half maximum over 3 μm. The characteristic temperature for the threshold current density within the temperature range of 82 to 162 K is up to 400 K. Moreover, our materials show the strong perpendicular mid-infrared response at about 1,900 cm^-1. These results are very promising for extending the present laser concept to terahertz quantum cascade laser, which would lead to room temperature operation.

PACS

42.55.Px; 78.55.Cr; 78.67.Hc