Vertical Profiles of Soil Water Content as Influenced by Environmental Factors in a Small Catchment on the Hilly-Gully Loess Plateau

Characterization of soil water content (SWC) profiles at catchment scale has profound implications for understanding hydrological processes of the terrestrial water cycle, thereby contributing to sustainable water management and ecological restoration in arid and semi-arid regions. This study described the vertical profiles of SWC at the small catchment scale on the hilly and gully Loess Plateau in Northeast China, and evaluated the influences of selected environmental factors (land-use type, topography and landform) on average SWC within 300 cm depth. Soils were sampled from 101 points across a small catchment before and after the rainy season. Cluster analysis showed that soil profiles with high-level SWC in a stable trend (from top to bottom) were most commonly present in the catchment, especially in the gully related to terrace. Woodland soil profiles had low-level SWC with vertical variations in a descending or stable trend. Most abandoned farmland and grassland soil profiles had medium-level SWC with vertical variations in varying trends. No soil profiles had low-level SWC with vertical variations in an ascending trend. Multi-regression analysis showed that average SWC was significantly affected by land-use type in different soil layers (0–20, 20–160, and 160–300 cm), generally in descending order of terrace, abandoned farmland, grassland, and woodland. There was a significant negative correlation between average SWC and gradient along the whole profile (P<0.05). Landform significantly affected SWC in the surface soil layer (0–20 cm) before the rainy season but throughout the whole profile after the rainy season, with lower levels on the ridge than in the gully. Altitude only strongly affected SWC after the rainy season. The results indicated that land-use type, gradient, landform, and altitude should be considered in spatial SWC estimation and sustainable water management in these small catchments on the Loess Plateau as well as in other complex terrains with similar settings.     

基于“空间形态-破碎化-聚集度”的粤港澳大湾区森林景观格局时空演变

森林景观格局的时空演变研究能够帮助理解区域森林变化过程。传统的景观指数方法多以均值为计算结果且空间信息表达不足,基于形态学方法能够从空间上直观辨别景观类型,综合破碎化和聚集度的定量分析有助于进一步认识森林景观格局的演变特征。以1990、2000、2010、2020年粤港澳大湾区土地利用数据为基础,建立基于“空间形态-破碎化-聚集度”的综合研究框架,开展大湾区森林景观格局的时空演变研究。结果表明：(1)近30年大湾区森林形态以核心区为主,森林面积逐渐减少,而2010—2020年减少速率降低,各类型森林斑块均有所恢复;(2)整体破碎化程度较低,中部破碎化地区表现为先上升后下降的变化趋势;(3)聚集度结果表明,距离森林边界500 m内的森林斑块面积最大,约占研究区总面积的30%,而距离大于4.5 km的非森林斑块面积几乎翻倍增加,应重点关注该区域的森林损失。研究有助于全面理解森林景观格局的变化特征,相关结果可为粤港澳大湾区的森林生态修复工程、国土空间规划以及城市可持续发展提供科学依据。     

紫花苜蓿对牛角花齿蓟马为害的光合生理响应

为了探索紫花(Medicago sativa L.)苜蓿对优势种害虫——牛角花齿蓟马(Odontothrips loti Haliday)为害的光合生理响应机制,揭示苜蓿对牛角花齿蓟马为害的补偿机制,以抗蓟马苜蓿无性系R-1和感蓟马苜蓿无性系I-1为材料,测定不同虫口密度牛角花齿蓟马为害后R-1、I-1无性系气体交换参数、叶绿素荧光诱导动力学参数的变化。结果表明:随着牛角花齿蓟马虫口密度的增加,R-1无性系叶绿素含量先升高后降低,I-1无性系叶绿素含量降低,R-1、I-1无性系的净光合速率(Pn)和水分利用效率(WUE)降低,胞间CO2浓度(Ci)、气孔导度(Gs)和蒸腾速率(Tr)升高;在相同虫口密度下,R-1无性系的叶绿素含量、Pn、WUE均高于I-1无性系。随着虫口密度的增加,R-1、I-1无性系的初始荧光(F0)升高,PSⅡ实际光合效率(ФPSⅡ)、非光化学淬灭系数(NPQ)、光化学淬灭系数(q P)、PSⅡ潜在活性(Fv/F0)和PSⅡ原初光能转化效率(Fv/Fm)均降低;在相同虫口密度下,R-1无性系的F0低于I-1无性系,R-1无性系的ФPSⅡ、q P、Fv/F0和Fv/Fm均高于I-1无性系。从各个指标的变化幅度来看,随着虫口密度的增加,R-1无性系气体交换参数和绿素荧光动力学参数的增幅、降幅均小于I-1无性系。说明牛角花齿蓟马为害造成了紫花苜蓿PSⅡ反应中心受损,使得紫花苜蓿对光能的利用能力下降,光合效率降低。但在低虫口密度(1、3头/枝条)下,R-1无性系具有较高的光合效率,光合补偿效应显著大于I-1无性系,说明R-1无性系对牛角花齿蓟马为害具有较强的抗性。     

Spontaneous Growth of 3D Framework Carbon from Sodium Citrate for High Energy‐ and Power‐Density and Long‐Life Sodium‐Ion Hybrid Capacitors

Carbon sheets with 3D architectures, large graphitic interlayer spacing, and high electrical conductivity are highly expected to be an ideal anode material for sodium‐ion hybrid capacitors (SIHCs). Pursuing a simple synthesis methodology and advancing it from the laboratory to industry is of great importance. In this study, a new approach is presented to prepare 3D framework carbon (3DFC) with the above integrated advantages by a direct calcination of sodium citrate without aid of any additional carbon source, template, or catalyst. The first‐principle calculations verify that the large interlayer spacing and the curvature structure of 3DFC facilitate the sodium ion insertion/extraction. As a consequence, the optimal 3DFC sample exhibits high reversible capacity as well as excellent rate and cycling performance. On this basis, a dual‐carbon SIHC is fabricated by employing 3DFC as battery‐type anode and 3DFC‐derived nanoporous carbon as capacitor‐type cathode. It is able to deliver high energy‐ and power‐density feature as well as outstanding long‐term cycling stability in the potential range of 0–4.0 V. This study may open an avenue for developing high‐performance carbon electrode materials and pushes the practical applications of SIHCs a decisive step forward.     

碳纳米管作为药物载体在治疗肿瘤方面的研究进展

碳纳米管(carbon nanotubes,CNTs)所展现的独特物理与化学性质引起了广泛关注。近年来,碳纳米管在生物医学方面的应用日益受到医学界的重视。本文通过回顾近年来碳纳米管功能化修饰的方法、生物毒性、进入细胞的机制,及其在体内、外肿瘤治疗方面的研究现状,分析了现有的研究特点,并对碳纳米管作为药物载体治疗肿瘤的应用前景进行了展望。     

Influence of CYP3A4, CYP3A5 and MDR-1 polymorphisms on tacrolimus pharmacokinetics and early renal dysfunction in liver transplant recipients

Objectives

Tacrolimus is a widely used immunosuppressive drug in organ transplantation. The oral bioavailability of tacrolimus varies greatly between individuals and depends largely on the activity of both the cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) subfamily and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). The possible influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of CYP3A subfamily and P-gp (MDR-1) in liver transplant recipients has recently been indicated as one of the most important variables affecting the pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus and the renal injury induced by tacrolimus.

Methods

A total of 216 liver transplant recipients were enrolled in this study. The recipients' mean follow-up time was 52 mo (range from 16 to 96 mo). All liver transplant recipients were all in a stable stage with normal serum creatinine (SCr). All liver transplant recipients treated with tacrolimus were genotyped for CYP3A5 (6986A>G), CYP3A4 intron 6 (CYP3A4*22), MDR-1 exon 26 (3435C>T) and exon 12 (1236 C>T) SNPs by HRM analysis (high-resolution melting curve analysis). Recipients were defined as the early renal injury by the elevation of different microproteins in the urine including microalbumin (MA), urine immunoglobulin G (IGU), urine transferrin (TRU) and α1-microglobulin (A1M).

Results

The daily dose of tacrolimus was higher for recipients with CYP3A5*1/*1 (AA) genotype than those with CYP3A5*3/*3 (GG) genotype [3.0 (2.0–4.0) versus 2.0 (1.5–2.5) mg/d, P < 0.05]. The concentration/dose ratio of recipients with CYP3A5*1 homozygotes was lowest compared to recipients with CYP3A5*3/*3 and CYP3A5*1/*3 genotypes. Furthermore, the recipients carrying CYP3A5*3 allele were associated with increased risk of early renal glomerular injury compared to the recipients carrying CYP3A5*1 allele (P = 0.01). MDR-1 polymorphisms were not related with tacrolimus pharmacokinetics and early renal injury.

Conclusion

CYP3A5 6986A>G genetic polymorphism affected daily dose requirements, concentration and nephrotoxicity of tacrolimus. Screening for this single nucleotide polymorphism before the transplantation might be helpful for the selection of adequate initial daily dose and to achieve the desired immunosuppression outcome.     

金属离子对十字花科黑腐病菌不同致病系统表达的影响

十字花科黑腐病菌(Xanthomonas campestris pv.campestris,Xcc)是引起十字花科植物黑腐病的病原细菌,其通过不同的分泌系统将效应物蛋白或细胞毒素转运进真核宿主细胞产生病害,对农业生产造成巨大的经济损失。本研究利用GUS融合报告系统,考察了常见的几种不同金属离子(Zn2+,Mn2+,Ca2+,Fe2+)对Xcc 8004不同致病系统装置基因表达的影响。结果表明,在1滋mol/L~1 mmol/L浓度区间,Zn2+和Mn2+同时对Xcc域型分泌系统(T2SS)和芋型分泌系统(T3SS)有抑制作用;在大于0.01 mmol/L浓度时,Ca2+特异性抑制T3SS;Fe2+同时抑制T2SS、T3SS和郁型分泌系统(T4SS)装置基因的表达。金属离子Zn2+、Mn2+、Ca2+和Fe2+在不同浓度下对Xcc的致病系统均有抑制作用。本研究为分析病原细菌不同分泌系统响应金属离子的模式奠定了基础。     

骨唾液酸蛋白基因沉默抑制乳腺癌细胞与骨基质粘附

旨在探索骨唾液酸蛋白 (Bone sialoprotein,BSP) 基因沉默对亲骨转移乳腺癌细胞 (MDA-MB-231BO) 与骨基质粘附能力的影响,为以BSP为靶点的乳腺癌骨转移预防和靶向治疗提供实验依据。体外检测BSP基因沉默对乳腺癌细胞与小鼠骨基质粘附能力的影响,MTS法检测细胞增殖能力;扫描电镜观察骨片表面肿瘤细胞粘附情况和骨吸收状况;ELISA法检测骨基质细胞粘附培养上清中TGF-β1和RANKL表达分泌量差异;左心室注射法构建裸鼠骨转移模型,检测不同细胞株在裸鼠体内转移能力。结果提示BSP     

溶磷微生物在土壤磷循环中的作用研究进展

磷是生物分子中的重要元素,是陆地生态系统初级生产的主要限制因子之一。全球粮食需求的增加和现代农业对磷肥的消耗导致集约农田中磷的过量输入,进而引起土壤磷流失的增加和地表水的持续富营养化。溶磷微生物(phosphate solubilizing microorganisms, PSMs)被认为是可以提高农业生产力的生态友好型肥料,在改善土壤肥力方面有重要意义。全面和深入理解PSMs功能及其在磷的土壤生物化学转化过程中的作用,对提高土壤磷有效性有至关重要的作用。本文系统综述了PSMs的种类和分布多样性,主要参与微生物磷循环的功能基因,以及PSMs如何参与土壤磷循环和这些过程背后的反应机制,以便更好地认识PSMs能力及其在土壤磷循环中的作用,以便于在未来的应用中发挥更大的潜力。