66 research outputs found
Room-temperature correlated states in twisted bilayer MoS
Moir\'e superlattices have emerged as an exciting condensed-matter quantum
simulator for exploring the exotic physics of strong electronic correlations.
Notable progress has been witnessed, but such correlated states are achievable
usually at low temperatures. Here, we report the transport evidences of
room-temperature correlated electronic states and layer-hybridized SU(4)
Hubbard model simulator in AB-stacked MoS homo-bilayer moir\'e
superlattices. Correlated insulating states at moir\'e band filling factors v =
1, 2, 3 are unambiguously established in twisted bilayer MoS. Remarkably,
the correlated electronic states can persist up to a record-high critical
temperature of over 285 K. The realization of room-temperature correlated
states in twisted bilayer MoS can be understood as the cooperation effects
of the stacking-specific atomic reconstruction and the resonantly enhanced
interlayer hybridization, which largely amplify the moir\'e superlattice
effects on electronic correlations. Furthermore, extreme large non-linear Hall
responses up to room-temperature are uncovered near correlated insulating
states, demonstrating the quantum geometry of moir\'e flat conduction band.Comment: 13 pages, 3 figure
The 3rd Anti-UAV Workshop & Challenge: Methods and Results
The 3rd Anti-UAV Workshop & Challenge aims to encourage research in
developing novel and accurate methods for multi-scale object tracking. The
Anti-UAV dataset used for the Anti-UAV Challenge has been publicly released.
There are two main differences between this year's competition and the previous
two. First, we have expanded the existing dataset, and for the first time,
released a training set so that participants can focus on improving their
models. Second, we set up two tracks for the first time, i.e., Anti-UAV
Tracking and Anti-UAV Detection & Tracking. Around 76 participating teams from
the globe competed in the 3rd Anti-UAV Challenge. In this paper, we provide a
brief summary of the 3rd Anti-UAV Workshop & Challenge including brief
introductions to the top three methods in each track. The submission
leaderboard will be reopened for researchers that are interested in the
Anti-UAV challenge. The benchmark dataset and other information can be found
at: https://anti-uav.github.io/.Comment: Technical report for 3rd Anti-UAV Workshop and Challenge. arXiv admin
note: text overlap with arXiv:2108.0990
Extraperitoneal pelvic packing versus angiographic embolization for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: a retrospective single-center analysis
Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical data and treatment procedures of angiographic embolization (AE) and extraperitoneal pelvic packing (EPP) for traumatic pelvic fractures in our center for the purpose of providing recommendations on the selection of treatment protocols. Methods We analyzed 110 patients with traumatic pelvic fractures treated with AE and EPP from January 2015 to May 2023. The patients were divided into the AE group (69 men, 41 women) and the EPP group (20 men, 12 women). The primary outcomes were the mortality rate and incidence of complications. Results The mortality rate was slightly lower in the AE than EPP group (7.3% vs. 9.4%). The overall blood transfusion volume was lower and the length of hospital stay was shorter in the AE than EPP group (7.79 ± 12.04 vs. 9.14 ± 14.21 units and 20.48 ± 11.32 vs. 22.14 ± 10.47 days). Conclusions Both AE and EPP have good treatment effects. AE is preferred for patients in stable condition with severe hemorrhage. This study suggests that EPP should be the primary treatment and that AE should serve as a complementary treatment for critical patients
Better approach for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis treatment: inhaled or subcutaneous granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor: a meta-analyses
Abstract Background Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP) is a rare pulmonary disease caused by functional deficiency of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). GM-CSF therapy in aPAP has been reported effective in some studies. This meta-analyses aimed to evaluate whether GM-CSF therapy, including inhaled and subcutaneous GM-CSF have therapeutic effect in aPAP patients. Methods We analyzed 10 studies searched from PubMed, EmBase, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library and Cochrane Collaboration databases to evaluate the pooled effects of GM-CSF treatment in aPAP patients. Results Ten observational studies involving 115 aPAP patients were included. The pooled analyses of response rate (81%, p < 0.001), relapse rate (22%, p = 0.009), PaO2 (13.76 mmHg, p < 0.001) and P(A-a)O2 (19.44 mmHg, p < 0.001) showed that GM-CSF treatment was effective on aPAP patients. Further analyses showed that inhaled GM-CSF treatment was more effective than subcutaneous GM-CSF therapy, including a higher response rate (89% vs. 71%, p = 0.023), more improvements in PaO2 (21.02 mmHg vs. 8.28 mmHg, p < 0.001) and P(A-a)O2 (19.63 mmHg vs. 9.15 mmHg, p < 0.001). Conclusions As two routes of exogenous GM-CSF treatment, inhaled and subcutaneous were both proven to have effect on aPAP patients. Furthermore, inhaled GM-CSF therapy showed a higher response rate, more improvements on PaO2 and P(A-a)O2 than subcutaneous GM-CSF treatment in aPAP patients, suggesting inhaled GM-CSF therapy could have more benefits on aPAP patients. Therefore, GM-CSF therapy, especially inhaled GM-CSF, might be a promising therapeutic option in treating aPAP
Functional Analysis of Stress Resistance of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> SCL10 Strain Based on Whole-Genome Sequencing
A Gram-positive, rod-shaped, aerobic, motile, and spore-forming bacterium, designated SCL10, was isolated from Acaudina molpadioides exposure to Co-60 radiation. In this study, whole-genome sequencing was performed to identify the strain as Bacillus cereus and functional characterization, with a focus on stress resistance. The genome of the B. cereus SCL10 strain was sequenced and assembled, revealing a size of 4,979,182 bp and 5167 coding genes. The genes involved in biological functions were annotated by using the GO, COG, KEGG, NR, and Swiss-Prot databases. The results showed that genes related to alkyl hydroperoxide reductase (ahpC, ahpF), DNA-binding proteins from starved cells (dps), spore and biofilm formation (spoVG, spo0A, gerP), cold shock-like protein (cspC, cspE), ATP-dependent chaperone (clpB), and photolyase, small, acid-soluble spore protein (SASP) and DNA repair protein (recA, radD) could explain the stress resistance. These findings suggest that antioxidant activity, sporulation, biofilm formation, and DNA protection may be considered as the main resistance mechanisms under exposure to radiation in the B. cereus SCL10 strain
Preparation, Characterization, and Bioactivities of Polysaccharide–Nano-Selenium and Selenized Polysaccharides from <i>Acanthopanax senticosus</i>
Acanthopanax senticosus polysaccharide–nano-selenium (ASPS-SENPS) and A. selenopanax selenized polysaccharides (Se-ASPS) were synthesized, and their characterization and biological properties were compared. The acid extraction method was used to extract the polysaccharides of A. selenopanax, followed by decolorization using the hydrogen peroxide method and deproteinization based on the Sevage method, and the purification of A. senticosus polysaccharides (ASPS) was carried out using the cellulose DEAE-52 ion column layer analysis method. An A. senticosus polysaccharide–nano-selenium complex was synthesized by a chemical reduction method using ASPS as dispersants. The selenization of polysaccharides from A. selenopanax was carried out using the HNO3-Na2SeO3 method. The chemical compositions, scanning electron microscopy images, infrared spectra, and antioxidant properties of ASPS-SENPS and Se-ASPS were studied, and they were also subjected to thermogravimetric analysis. The results indicated that the optimal conditions for the synthesis of ASPS-SENPS include the following: when ASPS accounts for 10%, the ratio of ascorbic acid and sodium selenium should be 4:1, the response time should be 4 h, and the reaction temperature should be 50 °C. The most favorable conditions for the synthesis of Se-ASPS were as follows: m (Na2SeO3):m (ASPS) = 4:5, response temperature = 50 °C, and response time = 11.0 h. In the in vitro antioxidant assay, when the mass concentration of Se-ASPS and ASPS-SENPS was 5 mg/mL, the removal rates for DPPH free radicals were 88.44 ± 2.83% and 98.89 ± 3.57%, respectively, and the removal rates for ABTS free radicals were 90.11 ± 3.43% and 98.99 ± 1.73%, respectively, stronger than those for ASPS. The current study compares the physiological and bioactivity effects of ASPS-SENPS and Se-ASPS, providing a basis for future studies on polysaccharides
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