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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4733242.v1
title: LA-MC-ICP-MS Lu–Hf isotope data of detrital zircons. Zircon U–Pb age and Hf isotope evidence for an Eoarchaean crustal remnant and episodic crustal reworking in response to supercontinent cycles in NW India

description: Table S5. LA-MC-ICP-MS Lu–Hf isotope data of detrital zircons
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737799
title: Early Cretaceous continental arc-related volcanic rocks in the Duobuzha area, northern Tibet: implications for evolution history of the Bangong–Nujiang Ocean

description: New whole-rock major and trace elements data, zircon laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) U–Pb ages, and zircon Hf isotope compositions were analysed for Early Cretaceous volcanic rocks, also called Meiriqieco Formation (MF) in the Duobuzha area of the Southern Qiangtang–Baoshan Block (SQBB), northern Tibet. Our aim is to clarify their petrogenesis and tectonic setting, and constrain the evolution process on the northern margin of Bangong–Nujiang suture zone (BNSZ) during Early Cretaceous time. The MF volcanic rocks are mainly composed of andesites with subordinate basalts and rhyolites with high-K calc-alkaline affinity. Zircon LA-ICP-MS U–Pb dating for two andesite and one rhyolite samples give uniform ages within error of ca.113, 114, and 118 Ma, respectively, indicating they were erupted on the Early Cretaceous. The MF andesites have variable zircon <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (+0.5 to +10.5), which is different from those of MF rhyolites (+7.9 to +10.7). All the MF rocks are enriched in large ion lithophile elements, and depleted in high field strength elements, yielding the affinity of arc rocks. The MF basalts were most likely derived from the mantle wedge that was metasomatized by fluids released from subducting slab with the involvement of subducted sediments. The MF rhyolites were generated by partial melting of the juvenile mafic lower crust. The MF andesites are interpreted to have formed by mixing of the magmas that parental of the MF basalts and the MF rhyolites. In addition, a couple of distinctly magmatic sources are identified in the SQBB, and this may be related to mantle components injected into the continental crust. Combined with published geological data in the BNSZ and SQBB, we consider that the MF volcanic rocks are formed in a continental arc setting, suggesting that BNO were subducting during the Early Cretaceous time in the Duobuzha area.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737817
title: Chronological constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Chinese Tianshan Orogen through detrital zircons from modern and palaeo-river sands

description: The Chinese Tianshan Orogen marks prolonged and complicated interactions between the southwestern Palaeo-Asian Ocean and surrounding blocks. New and previously published detrital zircon chronological data from modern and palaeo-river sands were compiled to reveal its tectonic evolution. It is characterized by predominant Palaeozoic as well as minor Mesozoic and Precambrian detrital zircon ages with a multimodal characteristic. The oldest Phanerozoic zircon population (peaking at 475 Ma) is a result of subduction and closure of the early Palaeozoic Terskey Ocean. However, the absence of this peak in the Chinese North and southern South Tianshan suggests that subductions of the North and South Tianshan oceans may not have initiated until the Late Ordovician with subsequent 460–390 and 360–320 Ma arc magmatism. Similar to the magmatic suite in classic collisional orogens, the youngest massive 320–270 Ma magmatism is suggested to be post-collisional. The North and South Tianshan oceans therefore probably had their closure to form the Chinese Tianshan Orogen during the late Carboniferous. The weak Mesozoic intra-plate magmatism further rejects a late Permian–Triassic Tianshan Orogen due to a lack of extensive syn- and post-collisional magmatism. Moreover, diverse Precambrian detrital zircon age patterns indicate that the surrounding blocks have distinct evolutionary processes with short-term amalgamation during the Meso- to Neoproterozoic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737817.v1
title: Chronological constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Chinese Tianshan Orogen through detrital zircons from modern and palaeo-river sands

description: The Chinese Tianshan Orogen marks prolonged and complicated interactions between the southwestern Palaeo-Asian Ocean and surrounding blocks. New and previously published detrital zircon chronological data from modern and palaeo-river sands were compiled to reveal its tectonic evolution. It is characterized by predominant Palaeozoic as well as minor Mesozoic and Precambrian detrital zircon ages with a multimodal characteristic. The oldest Phanerozoic zircon population (peaking at 475 Ma) is a result of subduction and closure of the early Palaeozoic Terskey Ocean. However, the absence of this peak in the Chinese North and southern South Tianshan suggests that subductions of the North and South Tianshan oceans may not have initiated until the Late Ordovician with subsequent 460–390 and 360–320 Ma arc magmatism. Similar to the magmatic suite in classic collisional orogens, the youngest massive 320–270 Ma magmatism is suggested to be post-collisional. The North and South Tianshan oceans therefore probably had their closure to form the Chinese Tianshan Orogen during the late Carboniferous. The weak Mesozoic intra-plate magmatism further rejects a late Permian–Triassic Tianshan Orogen due to a lack of extensive syn- and post-collisional magmatism. Moreover, diverse Precambrian detrital zircon age patterns indicate that the surrounding blocks have distinct evolutionary processes with short-term amalgamation during the Meso- to Neoproterozoic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737820
title: Structural evolution and late Carboniferous magmatism of the Zhongguai arc in the western Junggar Basin, Northwest China: implications for tectonic evolution of the Junggar Ocean

description: The structural evolution and late Carboniferous magmatism of the Zhongguai arc in the western Junggar Basin offer some new constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Junggar Ocean. In this study, we conducted structural analysis of seismic profiles and report new geochronological and geochemical data for the late Carboniferous borehole volcanics (basalts, andesites, dacites, and rhyolites) in the Zhongguai arc. Seismic data suggest that the upper Carboniferous lies between the lower Carboniferous and middle Permian compressional tectonostratigraphic strata. Zircon secondary ion mass spectrometry U–Pb and whole-rock Ar–Ar dating results indicate that they erupted at 309–305 Ma. The andesites are low-Fe calc-alkaline, and characterized by relatively high Mg# (3.24–6.00%), Cr (41.2–70.4 ppm), and Ni (23.3–35.6 ppm) contents, and low TiO<sub>2</sub> contents (0.69–0.83%) and TFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/MgO ratios (1.48–2.08), similar to those typical of magnesian andesites. They were likely produced by reaction between slab-derived melts and mantle wedge. The basalts show tholeiitic to calc-alkaline affinity, high <i>ε</i><sub>Nd</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (7.7–8.0) and Nb and Zr contents, variable enrichment in Th, U, and light rare earth elements (LREEs), and significant depletion in Nb and Ta. The felsic rocks display arc-like geochemical features with alkaline grantite, and positive <i>ε</i><sub>Nd</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (5.6–7.1). The basalts are interpreted as resulting from partial melting of a metasomatized mantle by slab-derived melt and fluids with involvement of asthenospheric mantle in an extensional setting, whereas the felsic rocks were derived from juvenile lower crust. The formation of these late Carboniferous rocks is probably related to ridge subduction. Given the widespread presence of such rock association in the area from southern West Junggar terrane to Zhongguai arc and initial southeastward-vergent thrust structures in the Zhongguai arc, we suggest that the southern West Junggar terrane and Zhongguai arc might have been amalgamated as a unified overriding plate above a northwestward ridge subduction zone of the Junggar Ocean at 309–302 Ma. The occurrences of middle Permian terrestrial sediments and thrusting reactivation in the Zhongguai arc are possibly indicative of the final welding of the Zhongguai arc and other units of the Junggar basement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737820.v1
title: Structural evolution and late Carboniferous magmatism of the Zhongguai arc in the western Junggar Basin, Northwest China: implications for tectonic evolution of the Junggar Ocean

description: The structural evolution and late Carboniferous magmatism of the Zhongguai arc in the western Junggar Basin offer some new constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Junggar Ocean. In this study, we conducted structural analysis of seismic profiles and report new geochronological and geochemical data for the late Carboniferous borehole volcanics (basalts, andesites, dacites, and rhyolites) in the Zhongguai arc. Seismic data suggest that the upper Carboniferous lies between the lower Carboniferous and middle Permian compressional tectonostratigraphic strata. Zircon secondary ion mass spectrometry U–Pb and whole-rock Ar–Ar dating results indicate that they erupted at 309–305 Ma. The andesites are low-Fe calc-alkaline, and characterized by relatively high Mg# (3.24–6.00%), Cr (41.2–70.4 ppm), and Ni (23.3–35.6 ppm) contents, and low TiO<sub>2</sub> contents (0.69–0.83%) and TFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/MgO ratios (1.48–2.08), similar to those typical of magnesian andesites. They were likely produced by reaction between slab-derived melts and mantle wedge. The basalts show tholeiitic to calc-alkaline affinity, high <i>ε</i><sub>Nd</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (7.7–8.0) and Nb and Zr contents, variable enrichment in Th, U, and light rare earth elements (LREEs), and significant depletion in Nb and Ta. The felsic rocks display arc-like geochemical features with alkaline grantite, and positive <i>ε</i><sub>Nd</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (5.6–7.1). The basalts are interpreted as resulting from partial melting of a metasomatized mantle by slab-derived melt and fluids with involvement of asthenospheric mantle in an extensional setting, whereas the felsic rocks were derived from juvenile lower crust. The formation of these late Carboniferous rocks is probably related to ridge subduction. Given the widespread presence of such rock association in the area from southern West Junggar terrane to Zhongguai arc and initial southeastward-vergent thrust structures in the Zhongguai arc, we suggest that the southern West Junggar terrane and Zhongguai arc might have been amalgamated as a unified overriding plate above a northwestward ridge subduction zone of the Junggar Ocean at 309–302 Ma. The occurrences of middle Permian terrestrial sediments and thrusting reactivation in the Zhongguai arc are possibly indicative of the final welding of the Zhongguai arc and other units of the Junggar basement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737838
title: Triassic ore-bearing and barren porphyries in the Zhongdian Arc of SW China: implications for the subduction of the Palaeo-Tethys Ocean

description: The NS-treading Zhongdian Arc located in the southern part of the Yidun Arc is an important region to address the evolution and reconstruction of the Palaeo-Tethys Ocean and related mineralization. In this study, we investigate three barren intrusions in the Zhongdian Arc and present geochemical compositions, zircon U–Pb dating and Hf isotopic compositions. Zircons from the three intrusions yielded U–Pb ages of ~227.5, ~222.5, and ~230 Ma, with highly variable <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (‒20.5 to 4.3). These quartz monzonite porphyries show typical adakitic affinity, and it is inferred that these intrusions in the Zhongdian Arc, together with those in the northern Yidun Arc, were derived from the partial melting of mantle wedge and contaminated by minor lower crustal components during the westward subduction of the Ganzi-litang Ocean, which probably resulted from the Triassic continental collision between the south China and the north China blocks. In the Yidun Arc, the Triassic ore-bearing intrusions have <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values that cluster around zero, while the barren intrusions possess negative <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values, suggesting that the mantle lithospheric components played an important role in the Triassic ore-bearing porphyries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737838.v1
title: Triassic ore-bearing and barren porphyries in the Zhongdian Arc of SW China: implications for the subduction of the Palaeo-Tethys Ocean

description: The NS-treading Zhongdian Arc located in the southern part of the Yidun Arc is an important region to address the evolution and reconstruction of the Palaeo-Tethys Ocean and related mineralization. In this study, we investigate three barren intrusions in the Zhongdian Arc and present geochemical compositions, zircon U–Pb dating and Hf isotopic compositions. Zircons from the three intrusions yielded U–Pb ages of ~227.5, ~222.5, and ~230 Ma, with highly variable <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values (‒20.5 to 4.3). These quartz monzonite porphyries show typical adakitic affinity, and it is inferred that these intrusions in the Zhongdian Arc, together with those in the northern Yidun Arc, were derived from the partial melting of mantle wedge and contaminated by minor lower crustal components during the westward subduction of the Ganzi-litang Ocean, which probably resulted from the Triassic continental collision between the south China and the north China blocks. In the Yidun Arc, the Triassic ore-bearing intrusions have <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values that cluster around zero, while the barren intrusions possess negative <i>ε</i><sub>Hf</sub>(<i>t</i>) values, suggesting that the mantle lithospheric components played an important role in the Triassic ore-bearing porphyries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737853
title: Devonian alkaline magmatism in South Qinling, China: evidence from the Taohekou Formation, Northern Daba Mountain

description: The Langao area in South Qinling consists of a poorly dated sequence of volcano-sedimentary units (Taohekou Formation). This study focuses on volcanic edifice of Taohekou Formation. Detailed field mapping, section facies analysis, geochemistry, and Ar–Ar geochronology is presented here to develop a more accurate understanding of the tectonic evolution of the Qinling Orogen. Detailed field mapping and section facies analysis reveals the presence of a seamount volcanic edifice in western Xiaozhen area. Ar–Ar dating of alkaline basalts in the sequence indicates an Early Devonian magmatic age. Whole rock geochemistry of these alkaline basalts indicates that both potassic and sodic basalts were erupted respectively in the eastern and western areas. Both types of samples are typically characterized by high concentrations of TiO<sub>2</sub>, Nb, Ta, and Zr. Ocean-island basalt (OIB)-like rare earth element distribution patterns, trace element spider diagrams, and similar Sr and Nd isotopic compositions (i.e. relatively low Sr and moderate Nd isotopic ratios) likely indicate that the samples were comagmatic but have experienced varying degrees of fractional crystallization. In addition, the samples appear to have all originated from the asthenospheric mantle and undergone mantle metasomatism, ultimately resulting in an OIB-type provenance. Most importantly, in combination with its regional tectonic evolution, the Taohekou Formation is constrained to a seamount environment. This formation does not represent a plume but, rather, an extensional fracture zone related to subduction. Thus, this geologic interpretation generates pivotal evidence for accurately investigating the properties and temporal constraints of the Mianlue oceanic basin.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4737853.v1
title: Devonian alkaline magmatism in South Qinling, China: evidence from the Taohekou Formation, Northern Daba Mountain

description: The Langao area in South Qinling consists of a poorly dated sequence of volcano-sedimentary units (Taohekou Formation). This study focuses on volcanic edifice of Taohekou Formation. Detailed field mapping, section facies analysis, geochemistry, and Ar–Ar geochronology is presented here to develop a more accurate understanding of the tectonic evolution of the Qinling Orogen. Detailed field mapping and section facies analysis reveals the presence of a seamount volcanic edifice in western Xiaozhen area. Ar–Ar dating of alkaline basalts in the sequence indicates an Early Devonian magmatic age. Whole rock geochemistry of these alkaline basalts indicates that both potassic and sodic basalts were erupted respectively in the eastern and western areas. Both types of samples are typically characterized by high concentrations of TiO<sub>2</sub>, Nb, Ta, and Zr. Ocean-island basalt (OIB)-like rare earth element distribution patterns, trace element spider diagrams, and similar Sr and Nd isotopic compositions (i.e. relatively low Sr and moderate Nd isotopic ratios) likely indicate that the samples were comagmatic but have experienced varying degrees of fractional crystallization. In addition, the samples appear to have all originated from the asthenospheric mantle and undergone mantle metasomatism, ultimately resulting in an OIB-type provenance. Most importantly, in combination with its regional tectonic evolution, the Taohekou Formation is constrained to a seamount environment. This formation does not represent a plume but, rather, an extensional fracture zone related to subduction. Thus, this geologic interpretation generates pivotal evidence for accurately investigating the properties and temporal constraints of the Mianlue oceanic basin.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4738060
title: Mitochondrial DNA control region sequences may differentiate Yanbian Koreans in China from other Asian populations

description: <b>Background:</b> Sequence polymorphisms of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are valuable in forensic medicine and anthropological genetics. <b>Aim:</b> This study investigated the mtDNA control region sequences in 295 unrelated individuals living in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in the People’s Republic of China. <b>Subjects and methods:</b> DNA was extracted from blood stained filter papers. Hypervariable regions of the mtDNA control region (HVI and HVII) were amplified and sequenced. The resulting sequences were aligned and compared with the revised Cambridge reference sequence (rCRS). <b>Results:</b> A total of 182 variations were confirmed. Population comparison showed the significant difference between Yanbian Korean and other included populations. <b>Conclusion:</b> These results provide useful data for human genetic studies and forensic examinations and demonstrate that the Yanbian Korean population is an endogamous Northeast Asian group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4738060.v1
title: Mitochondrial DNA control region sequences may differentiate Yanbian Koreans in China from other Asian populations

description: <b>Background:</b> Sequence polymorphisms of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are valuable in forensic medicine and anthropological genetics. <b>Aim:</b> This study investigated the mtDNA control region sequences in 295 unrelated individuals living in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in the People’s Republic of China. <b>Subjects and methods:</b> DNA was extracted from blood stained filter papers. Hypervariable regions of the mtDNA control region (HVI and HVII) were amplified and sequenced. The resulting sequences were aligned and compared with the revised Cambridge reference sequence (rCRS). <b>Results:</b> A total of 182 variations were confirmed. Population comparison showed the significant difference between Yanbian Korean and other included populations. <b>Conclusion:</b> These results provide useful data for human genetic studies and forensic examinations and demonstrate that the Yanbian Korean population is an endogamous Northeast Asian group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4742179
title: A1166C polymorphism of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene contributes to hypertension susceptibility: evidence from a meta-analysis

description: Background The angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene is a prime candidate for polymorphisms that could contribute to hypertension. A polymorphism in the 3’ untranslated region, leading to the transversion of adenine to cytosine at position 1166, has been the most-studied variant. However, the results have been inconsistent, and we therefore performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association of this polymorphism with hypertension. Methods We conducted an extended a computer-based literature search of PubMed and Web of Knowledge up to November 30, 2015. The extracted data were analysed statistically, and pooled odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess the strengths of associations using Review Manager software (version 5.2). Results After removing 5 studies that were not consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, we finally collected 41 case–control studies involving 11,837 cases and 11,020 controls to evaluate the association between AT1R polymorphisms and hypertension. We found that the risk of hypertension was higher for allele C than for allele A under the codominant model, significantly higher for genotype CC + AC than for genotype AA under the dominant model, and significantly higher for genotype CC + AC in Caucasians. Conclusion This meta-analysis suggests that the AT1R 1166 CC + AC genotype consistently confers susceptibility to hypertension and that early preventive measures should be applied in clinical settings according to patient genotypes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4742179.v1
title: A1166C polymorphism of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene contributes to hypertension susceptibility: evidence from a meta-analysis

description: Background The angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene is a prime candidate for polymorphisms that could contribute to hypertension. A polymorphism in the 3’ untranslated region, leading to the transversion of adenine to cytosine at position 1166, has been the most-studied variant. However, the results have been inconsistent, and we therefore performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association of this polymorphism with hypertension. Methods We conducted an extended a computer-based literature search of PubMed and Web of Knowledge up to November 30, 2015. The extracted data were analysed statistically, and pooled odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess the strengths of associations using Review Manager software (version 5.2). Results After removing 5 studies that were not consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, we finally collected 41 case–control studies involving 11,837 cases and 11,020 controls to evaluate the association between AT1R polymorphisms and hypertension. We found that the risk of hypertension was higher for allele C than for allele A under the codominant model, significantly higher for genotype CC + AC than for genotype AA under the dominant model, and significantly higher for genotype CC + AC in Caucasians. Conclusion This meta-analysis suggests that the AT1R 1166 CC + AC genotype consistently confers susceptibility to hypertension and that early preventive measures should be applied in clinical settings according to patient genotypes.