The role of thyroid hormones in tumors has been discussed in observational studies; however, the causal relationship between them remains controversial. Six different Mendelian randomization (MR) Methods, including Inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR-Egger, Simple mode, MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier methods (MR-PRESSO), Weighted mode and Weighted median were used to Two-Sample MR analysis. Our research shows that hypothyroidism genetically has a protective causal association with lung cancer.

Introduction: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) usually occurs in the second and third trimesters. The disease's etiology and diagnostic criteria are currently unknown. Based on a sequence window to obtain all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH) proteomic approach, this study sought to identify potential proteins in placental tissue that may be involved in the pathogenesis of ICP and adverse fetal pregnancy outcomes. Methods: The postpartum placental tissue of pregnant women with ICP were chosen as the...

Introduction: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) usually occurs in the second and third trimesters. The disease's etiology and diagnostic criteria are currently unknown. Based on a sequence window to obtain all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH) proteomic approach, this study sought to identify potential proteins in placental tissue that may be involved in the pathogenesis of ICP and adverse fetal pregnancy outcomes. Methods: The postpartum placental tissue of pregnant women with ICP were chosen as the...

Tapered concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns have been used in various structures due to their aesthetic appearance and excellent structural behaviour. However, the research on their fire performance is still insufficient at this stage. In this paper, fire tests of three tapered CFST columns under eccentric load are carried out, and all specimens are protected by intumescent fire coating (IFC). The test results show that the IFC and tapered CSFT specimen can reliably work together...

Tapered concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns have been used in various structures due to their aesthetic appearance and excellent structural behaviour. However, the research on their fire performance is still insufficient at this stage. In this paper, fire tests of three tapered CFST columns under eccentric load are carried out, and all specimens are protected by intumescent fire coating (IFC). The test results show that the IFC and tapered CSFT specimen can reliably work together...

Previous studies have shown that the increased prevalent ST764 clone in China, Japan, and other Asian areas. However, the knowledge of the genetic features and virulence characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ST764 in China is still limited. In this study, we identified 52 ST764-SCCmec type II isolates collected from five cities in China between 2014 and 2021. Whole genome sequencing showed that the most common staphylococcal protein A (spa) types of ST764 in China...

Many hydro-metallurgical methods are developed to recover vanadium, while the ammonium salts precipitation possesses the final step and it has threatened to the environment. The key point is to find a new compound to replace ammonium salts without reducing the vanadium recovery efficiency. Some compounds with -NH2 function group have attracted our attention as they have similar function group with ammonium salts. In this paper, the adsorption of vanadium with melamine is conducted. The results...

A novel steel connection with high axial and rotational ductility has been proposed with the objective to improve the performance of steel-framed buildings in fire. A series of sub-frame models with this ductile connection have been built using Abaqus to study the influence of the characteristics of the part of the connection between the fin-plate which connects to the beam web and face-plate which connects to the column face on the overall connection behaviour. Measures...

A novel steel connection with high axial and rotational ductility has been proposed with the objective to improve the performance of steel-framed buildings in fire. A series of sub-frame models with this ductile connection have been built using Abaqus to study the influence of the characteristics of the part of the connection between the fin-plate which connects to the beam web and face-plate which connects to the column face on the overall connection behaviour. Measures...

Introduction: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) usually occurs in the second and third trimesters. The disease's etiology and diagnostic criteria are currently unknown. Based on a sequence window to obtain all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH) proteomic approach, this study sought to identify potential proteins in placental tissue that may be involved in the pathogenesis of ICP and adverse fetal pregnancy outcomes. Methods: The postpartum placental tissue of pregnant women with ICP were chosen as the...

In order to effectively inhibit the explosion of titanium powder, this study used the Hartmann tube experimental system and the 20 L explosion tank experimental system to carry out flame propagation and explosion overpressure experiments, respectively, and the effect of NH4H2PO4 on the explosion suppression of titanium powder was studied. The results show that when the addition of NH4H2PO4 powder is 50%, the flame propagation velocity and explosion pressure can be reduced to the minimum,...

In order to effectively inhibit the explosion of titanium powder, this study used the Hartmann tube experimental system and the 20 L explosion tank experimental system to carry out flame propagation and explosion overpressure experiments, respectively, and the effect of NH4H2PO4 on the explosion suppression of titanium powder was studied. The results show that when the addition of NH4H2PO4 powder is 50%, the flame propagation velocity and explosion pressure can be reduced to the minimum,...

The rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages mandates a better understanding of viral replication and cross-neutralization among these sublineages. Here we used K18-hACE2 mice and primary human airway cultures to examine the viral fitness and antigenic relationship among Omicron sublineages. In both K18-hACE2 mice and human airway cultures, Omicron sublineages exhibited a replication order of BA.5 ≥ BA.2 ≥ BA.2.12.1 > BA.1; no difference in body weight loss was observed among different sublineage-infected mice. The...

The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants of concern (VOCs) showed severe resistance to the early-approved COVID-19 vaccines-induced immune responses. The breakthrough infections by the Omicron VOCs are currently the major challenge for pandemic control. Therefore, booster vaccination is crucial to enhance immune responses and protective efficacy. Previously, we developed a protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine ZF2001, based on the immunogen of receptor-binding domain (RBD) homodimer, which was approved in China and other countries. To adapt SARS-CoV-2 variants, we...

Introduction: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) usually occurs in the second and third trimesters. The disease's etiology and diagnostic criteria are currently unknown. Based on a sequence window to obtain all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH) proteomic approach, this study sought to identify potential proteins in placental tissue that may be involved in the pathogenesis of ICP and adverse fetal pregnancy outcomes. Methods: The postpartum placental tissue of pregnant women with ICP were chosen as the...

The role of thyroid hormones in tumors has been discussed in observational studies; however, the causal relationship between them remains controversial. Six different Mendelian randomization (MR) Methods, including Inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR-Egger, Simple mode, MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier methods (MR-PRESSO), Weighted mode and Weighted median were used to Two-Sample MR analysis. Our research shows that hypothyroidism genetically has a protective causal association with lung cancer.