Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of traction batteries, and in particular to a battery pack and a vehicle comprising the battery pack. The invention aims at the problem of large heat loss in the existing traction battery in a low-temperature environment. To this end, the battery pack of the disclosure comprises: a frame internally formed with an installation site; a battery module mounted in the installation site and comprising a number of cells; and a side beam connected to an outer side wall of the frame and made of a first thermal insulation material. The above arrangement can reduce the heat transfer coefficient of natural convection between the side wall of the frame and the environment, and reduce the heat flux, thereby reducing the temperature loss of the cells.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer devices are provided for adjusting a frame-listening cycle. The method includes: configuring, by a server, a fixed frame-listening cycle of an electronic shelf label according to a time period; and sending, by the server, a second frame-listening cycle modification command through a base station when the server is to issue the fast response service during the low power consumption time period, so that the electronic shelf label modifies the current frame-listening cycle to a fast frame-listening cycle according to the second frame-listening cycle modification command. According to the present disclosure, the electronic shelf label can not only respond to the fast response service in real time, but also keep the low power consumption of a long frame-listening cycle, thereby simultaneously satisfying the requirements of high real-time performance and low power consumption of the electronic shelf label.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer devices are provided for adjusting a frame-listening cycle. The method includes: configuring, by a server, a fixed frame-listening cycle of an electronic shelf label according to a time period; and sending, by the server, a second frame-listening cycle modification command through a base station when the server is to issue the fast response service during the low power consumption time period, so that the electronic shelf label modifies the current frame-listening cycle to a fast frame-listening cycle according to the second frame-listening cycle modification command. According to the present disclosure, the electronic shelf label can not only respond to the fast response service in real time, but also keep the low power consumption of a long frame-listening cycle, thereby simultaneously satisfying the requirements of high real-time performance and low power consumption of the electronic shelf label.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for treating at least one inflammatory condition, such as at least one of dental pulp inflammation, periodontal disease, skin inflammation, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, pancreatitis (acute and/or chronic), hepatitis (viral and/or non-viral), atherosclerosis, myocarditis, idiopathic pulmonary disorder (IPD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), pneumonia, chronic inflammatory lung disease, bronchitis, asthma, chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephritis, sepsis, ankylosing spondylitis, diverticulitis, and fibromyalgia. In some cases, the at least one inflammatory condition is associated with Epstein-Ban virus infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for treating at least one autoimmune condition, such as at least one of hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. In some cases, the at least one autoimmune condition is associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. In practicing the subject methods, an effective amount of at least one compound selected from 25-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (25HC3S), 25-hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (25HCDS), 27-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (27HC3S), 27-hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (27HCDS), 24-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (24HC3S), 24-hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (24HCDS), and 24,25-epoxycholesterol-3-sulfate, or salt thereof is administered to the subject.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for treating at least one of insulin resistance, diabetes, and prediabetes, and, optionally, also non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In practicing the subject methods, an effective amount of at least one compound selected from 25-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (25HC3S), 25- hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (25HCDS), 27-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (27HC3S), 27- hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (27HCDS), 24-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (24HC3S), 24- hydroxycholesterol-disulfate (24HCDS), and 24,25-epoxycholesterol-3-sulfate, or salt thereof is administered to the subject.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for treating at least one of cancer and non-cancerous transformation related to Epstein-Barr virus, such as at least one of Hodgkin's lymphoma, soft tissue sarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, T-cell lymphoma, gastric carcinoma, invasive breast cancer, and hierarchically organized carcinoma. Hierarchically organized carcinomas include, but are not limited to, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, urothelial cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, esophagus cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, oral cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and liver cancer.

Abstract: An Argonaute protein from eukaryotes and an application thereof are provided. An amino acid sequence of the Argonaute protein is shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or has at least 50% sequence identity with the sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. The specific cleavage activity of the eukaryotic Argonaute protein on DNA is first proved, and an experimental proof for the study of interaction between the eukaryotic Argonaute protein and DNA is provided. In addition, polypeptides, nucleic acids, expression vectors, compositions, kits, and methods used therein can carry out site-specific operation on intracellular and extracellular genetic materials and can be effectively applied in many fields of biotechnology, providing a new tool for gene editing, modification, and molecular detection of Argonaute polypeptides based on eukaryotic sources.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for treating at least one of depression, neurodegenerative disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, spinocerebellar degeneration, Friedreich ataxia, ataxia-telangiectasia, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease, striatonigral degeneration, olivopontocerebellar atrophy, Shy-Drager syndrome, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, manic-depression (bipolar) disorder, disturbed or abnormal circadian entrainment, childhood Alice in Wonderland syndrome, childhood acute cerebellar ataxia, and Alzheimer's disease. In some instances, methods include treating an addiction to a drug, such as alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction or amphetamine addiction.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a fabrication method of the semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, and the substrate includes a scribe line region. The semiconductor structure also includes a device layer over the substrate. The device layer includes multiple devices, an interconnection structure electrically connected to the devices, and a dielectric layer surrounding the devices and the interconnection structure. Further, the device layer includes a passivation layer over the device layer, and an alignment mark in the passivation layer over the scribe line region. The alignment mark includes two or more sub-alignment marks, the two or more sub-alignment marks are arranged along an extension direction of the scribe line region, and adjacent sub-alignment marks of the two or more sub-alignment marks are spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: An evaluation method for hydrocarbon expulsion of post- to over-mature marine source rocks includes: establishing a hydrocarbon expulsion evolution profile of post- to over-mature source rocks; determining a critical condition for hydrocarbon expulsion from the source rocks, inverting original hydrocarbon generation potential of the source rocks, and establishing a hydrocarbon expulsion model for the source rocks; determining a hydrocarbon expulsion rate and cumulative hydrocarbon expulsion of the source rocks; and calculating hydrocarbon expulsion of the source rocks. The evaluation method establishes a hydrocarbon expulsion model for post- to over-mature source rocks without relying on immature to sub-mature samples. The evaluation method provides a scientific basis for the evaluation of the potential of deep oil and gas resources, and provides strong theoretical guidance and technical support for deep oil and gas exploration.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: A method, system and device for comprehensively characterizing a lower limit of oil accumulation of a deep marine carbonate reservoir is provided, aiming to solve the problem that the prior art cannot: accurately determine the lower limit of oil accumulation of the deep marine carbonate reservoir, which leads to the difficulty in predicting and identifying deep effective reservoirs. The method includes: determining lower limit porosity and permeability for oil accumulation based on a boundary line; determining lower limit porosity and permeability for oil accumulation based on a movable oil ratio of a core sample; determining a lower limit pore throat radius for oil accumulation based on a mercury injection experiment; and comprehensively characterizing the lower limit of oil accumulation of a deep marine carbonate reservoir to be predicted. The method, system and device can predict and identify deep effective reservoirs.

Abstract: An evaluation method for residual hydrocarbon of post- to over-mature marine source rocks includes the following steps: establishing a hydrocarbon generation potential evolution profile and a hydrogen index evolution profile of post- to over-mature source rocks; determining a critical condition for hydrocarbon expulsion of the source rocks, and inverting original hydrocarbon generation potential of the source rocks; inverting a critical condition for hydrocarbon generation of the source rocks; establishing a hydrocarbon generation, expulsion and retention model for the source rocks; determining a hydrocarbon generation rate, a hydrocarbon expulsion rate and a hydrocarbon retention rate of the source rocks; and calculating a hydrocarbon retention intensity and residual hydrocarbon of the source rocks. The evaluation method establishes an evaluation model for residual hydrocarbon of post- to over-mature source rocks without relying on immature to sub-mature samples.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: A method, system and device for predicting an oil accumulation depth limit of deep and ultra-deep marine carbonate reservoirs is provided. The method includes: obtaining geological factors acting on a porosity of a deep/ultra-deep marine carbonate reservoir, standardizing absolute values of the geological factors; calculating a porosity of the deep/ultra-deep marine carbonate reservoir; acquiring ratios of oil, water and dry layers in each M % porosity interval, and acquiring a relationship between a dry layer ratio and the porosity of the deep/ultra-deep marine carbonate reservoir; recursively obtaining a relationship between the dry layer ratio and the burial depth and determining the oil accumulation depth limit of the deep/ultra-deep marine carbonate reservoir. The method, system and device solves the problem that the prior art cannot by predicting the oil accumulation depth limit directly through the relationship between the dry layer ratio and the depth.

Abstract: Argonaute proteins from prokaryotes (pAgos) and applications thereof are provided, the pAgo is from a mesophilic prokaryote of kurthia massiliensis and named as KmAgo, the pAgos and applications thereof are capable of site-specific modification of intracellular and extracellular genetic material, and thus can be effectively applied to many fields of biotechnology, such as nucleic acid detection, gene editing and gene modification, and provide a new tool for gene editing, modification and molecular detection of the pAgo polypeptides.