<strong>Objectives:</strong> To assess the safety and effectiveness of Yinhuangsan (YHS) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). <strong>Search Methods:</strong> Studies were selected from...<strong>Objectives:</strong> To assess the safety and effectiveness of Yinhuangsan (YHS) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). <strong>Search Methods:</strong> Studies were selected from PubMed (1966 to January 2021), the Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE) (1974 to January 2021), the Cochrane Library (1988 to January 2021), SinoMed (CBM) (1978 to January 2021), China Science and Technology Journal Data-base (VIP) (1994 to January 2021), Wanfang Data Knowl-edge Service Platform (1998 to January 2021) and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) (1984 to January 2021). No language restrictions were applied. Studies were identified and selected, and the data were extracted independently by two reviewers. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the quality of studies. Revman 5.3 software was used for data synthesis and analysis. <strong>Results:</strong> Two studies were included based on the selection criteria. Two trials were of unsatisfied methodological quality and adopting different criteria to judge outcomes. As such, we were unable to perform a summary meta-analysis but concentrated on a narrative summary of results. Both the included studies had a low risk of incomplete data bias and selective reporting bias, while neither of them mentioned allocation concealment and blinding. Both two trials showed positive results favoring YHS compared with positive controls independently in total effective rate. One reported amputation rate, mortality and ulcer area change, and the other described ulcer healing rate. Neither of the trials stated adverse reactions and quality of life. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is currently inadequate evidence on evaluating YHS for DFU effectively, due to the paucity of randomized controlled trials and the low methodological quality in included studies. The safety of YHS remains unknown for lack of ample data on adverse events. Hence, YHS should be applied with caution. More high quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) expected to strengthen the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of YHS treating DFU are in demand. Standardized monitoring or a valid reporting system should be adopted to critically estimate adverse events and the safety in the future.展开更多
Cellular growth,development,and differentiation are tightly controlled by a conserved biological mechanism:the cell cycle.This cycle is primarily regulated by cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK)-cyclin complexes,checkpoint k...Cellular growth,development,and differentiation are tightly controlled by a conserved biological mechanism:the cell cycle.This cycle is primarily regulated by cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK)-cyclin complexes,checkpoint kinases,and CDK inhibitors.Deregulation of the cell cycle is a hallmark of the transformation of normal cells into tumor cells.Given its importance in tumorigenesis,several cell cycle inhibitors have emerged as potential therapeutic drugs for the treatment of cancers-both as singleagent therapy and in combination with traditional cytotoxic or molecular targeting agents.In this review,we discuss the mechanisms underlying cell cycle regulation and present small-molecule anticancer drugs that are under development,including both pan-CDK inhibitors and CDK4/6-selective inhibitors.In addition,we provide an outline of some promising CDK inhibitors currently in preclinical and clinical trials that target cell cycle abnormalities in various cancers.展开更多
The present study investigated the relationship between N-acyl-homoserine lactone（AHL）-based quorum sensing（QS） and the physico-chemical properties of aerobic granules.Stable mature granules were observed in SBR2 ...The present study investigated the relationship between N-acyl-homoserine lactone（AHL）-based quorum sensing（QS） and the physico-chemical properties of aerobic granules.Stable mature granules were observed in SBR2 and SBR3 with average diameters of 0.96,and1.49 mm,respectively. The sludge densities of aerobic granules in SBR2 and SBR3 were1.0246,and 1.0201 g/mL,respectively,which were higher than that of flocculent sludge in SBR1（1.0065 g/mL）. The results showed that the activity of AHL-based QS in SBR2 and SBR3 amounted to 2.4- and 2.1-fold induction,however,that in SBR1 with flocculent sludge was1.6-fold induction. In addition,the results also showed that the activity of AHL-based QS in the three reactors rose in the feast condition,and then dropped with the consumption of substrate. However,the activity of AHL-based QS in these three reactors recovered again in prolonged starvation. Furthermore,the results showed that the enhancement of AHL-based QS favored the extracellular polymeric substance production of microorganisms in activated sludge. Thus,it could be concluded that aerobic granules showed higher AHL-based QS than flocculent sludge,which resulted from the higher sludge density of aerobic granules than flocculent sludge. AHL-based QS was related to the metabolism energy in the feast condition; however,in prolonged starvation,microorganisms would emit more AHL-like molecules to protect themselves to resist starvation. Moreover,the enhancement of AHL-based QS favored the EPS component productivity of the microorganisms in activated sludge,which contributed to maintain the aerobic granular structure.展开更多
As a special biofilm structure,microbial attachment is believed to play an important role in the granulation of aerobic granular activated sludge（AGAS）.This experiment was to investigate the biological effect of Ca^...As a special biofilm structure,microbial attachment is believed to play an important role in the granulation of aerobic granular activated sludge（AGAS）.This experiment was to investigate the biological effect of Ca^2＋,Mg^2＋,Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,Zn^2＋,and K＋which are the most common ions present in biological wastewater treatment systems,on the microbial attachment of AGAS and flocculent activated sludge（FAS）,from which AGAS is always derived,in order to provide a new strategy for the rapid cultivation and stability control of AGAS.The result showed that attachment biomass of AGAS was about 300%higher than that of FAS without the addition of metal ions.Different metal ions had different effects on the process of microbial attachment.FAS and AGAS reacted differently to the metal ions as well,and in fact,AGAS was more sensitive to the metal ions.Specifically,Ca^2＋,Mg^2＋,and K＋could increase the microbial attachment ability of both AGAS and FAS under appropriate concentrations,Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,and Zn^2＋were also beneficial to the microbial attachment of FAS at low concentrations,but Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,and Zn^2＋greatly inhibited the attachment process of AGAS even at extremely low concentrations.In addition,the acylated homoserine lactone（AHL）-based quorum sensing system,the content of extracellular polymeric substances and the relative hydrophobicity of the sludges were greatly influenced by metal ions.As all these parameters had close relationships with the microbial attachment process,the microbial attachment may be affected by changes of these parameters.展开更多
Micro-bolometer pixel is an essential element in the infrared focal plane array （IRFPA） of infrared detectors. Its response to infrared radiation is analyzed in this paper. The pixel structure is modeled as a compos...Micro-bolometer pixel is an essential element in the infrared focal plane array （IRFPA） of infrared detectors. Its response to infrared radiation is analyzed in this paper. The pixel structure is modeled as a composite laminate thin plate whose sides are measured with the thickness from 0.1-1 μm. Its middle ply is a ferroelectric thin film. Its top surface is covered with a gold or platinum infrared absorber, while the bottom surface is deposited with platinum or lanthanum-nickel. Meanwhile both surfaces are a pair of electrodes. The top surface receives infrared radiation pulses successively. For the very tiny micro bolometer pixel, it is assumed that the infrared radiation is uniformly distributed on the plate. Furthermore, as the ratio of the side length to the thickness of the plate is dramatically large, it is assumed that heat transfer only takes place across the thickness of the plate. The thermal-electric-mechanical coupling governing equations are solved in a form of Fourier series. Results of the displacement, temperature variation and electric output signals of the micro bolometer pixel structure under infrared radiation are obtained, analyzed and compared with experimental data.展开更多
文摘<strong>Objectives:</strong> To assess the safety and effectiveness of Yinhuangsan (YHS) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). <strong>Search Methods:</strong> Studies were selected from PubMed (1966 to January 2021), the Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE) (1974 to January 2021), the Cochrane Library (1988 to January 2021), SinoMed (CBM) (1978 to January 2021), China Science and Technology Journal Data-base (VIP) (1994 to January 2021), Wanfang Data Knowl-edge Service Platform (1998 to January 2021) and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) (1984 to January 2021). No language restrictions were applied. Studies were identified and selected, and the data were extracted independently by two reviewers. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the quality of studies. Revman 5.3 software was used for data synthesis and analysis. <strong>Results:</strong> Two studies were included based on the selection criteria. Two trials were of unsatisfied methodological quality and adopting different criteria to judge outcomes. As such, we were unable to perform a summary meta-analysis but concentrated on a narrative summary of results. Both the included studies had a low risk of incomplete data bias and selective reporting bias, while neither of them mentioned allocation concealment and blinding. Both two trials showed positive results favoring YHS compared with positive controls independently in total effective rate. One reported amputation rate, mortality and ulcer area change, and the other described ulcer healing rate. Neither of the trials stated adverse reactions and quality of life. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is currently inadequate evidence on evaluating YHS for DFU effectively, due to the paucity of randomized controlled trials and the low methodological quality in included studies. The safety of YHS remains unknown for lack of ample data on adverse events. Hence, YHS should be applied with caution. More high quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) expected to strengthen the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of YHS treating DFU are in demand. Standardized monitoring or a valid reporting system should be adopted to critically estimate adverse events and the safety in the future.
文摘Cellular growth,development,and differentiation are tightly controlled by a conserved biological mechanism:the cell cycle.This cycle is primarily regulated by cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK)-cyclin complexes,checkpoint kinases,and CDK inhibitors.Deregulation of the cell cycle is a hallmark of the transformation of normal cells into tumor cells.Given its importance in tumorigenesis,several cell cycle inhibitors have emerged as potential therapeutic drugs for the treatment of cancers-both as singleagent therapy and in combination with traditional cytotoxic or molecular targeting agents.In this review,we discuss the mechanisms underlying cell cycle regulation and present small-molecule anticancer drugs that are under development,including both pan-CDK inhibitors and CDK4/6-selective inhibitors.In addition,we provide an outline of some promising CDK inhibitors currently in preclinical and clinical trials that target cell cycle abnormalities in various cancers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Found of China (No.51078036)
文摘The present study investigated the relationship between N-acyl-homoserine lactone（AHL）-based quorum sensing（QS） and the physico-chemical properties of aerobic granules.Stable mature granules were observed in SBR2 and SBR3 with average diameters of 0.96,and1.49 mm,respectively. The sludge densities of aerobic granules in SBR2 and SBR3 were1.0246,and 1.0201 g/mL,respectively,which were higher than that of flocculent sludge in SBR1（1.0065 g/mL）. The results showed that the activity of AHL-based QS in SBR2 and SBR3 amounted to 2.4- and 2.1-fold induction,however,that in SBR1 with flocculent sludge was1.6-fold induction. In addition,the results also showed that the activity of AHL-based QS in the three reactors rose in the feast condition,and then dropped with the consumption of substrate. However,the activity of AHL-based QS in these three reactors recovered again in prolonged starvation. Furthermore,the results showed that the enhancement of AHL-based QS favored the extracellular polymeric substance production of microorganisms in activated sludge. Thus,it could be concluded that aerobic granules showed higher AHL-based QS than flocculent sludge,which resulted from the higher sludge density of aerobic granules than flocculent sludge. AHL-based QS was related to the metabolism energy in the feast condition; however,in prolonged starvation,microorganisms would emit more AHL-like molecules to protect themselves to resist starvation. Moreover,the enhancement of AHL-based QS favored the EPS component productivity of the microorganisms in activated sludge,which contributed to maintain the aerobic granular structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51578069)
文摘As a special biofilm structure,microbial attachment is believed to play an important role in the granulation of aerobic granular activated sludge（AGAS）.This experiment was to investigate the biological effect of Ca^2＋,Mg^2＋,Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,Zn^2＋,and K＋which are the most common ions present in biological wastewater treatment systems,on the microbial attachment of AGAS and flocculent activated sludge（FAS）,from which AGAS is always derived,in order to provide a new strategy for the rapid cultivation and stability control of AGAS.The result showed that attachment biomass of AGAS was about 300%higher than that of FAS without the addition of metal ions.Different metal ions had different effects on the process of microbial attachment.FAS and AGAS reacted differently to the metal ions as well,and in fact,AGAS was more sensitive to the metal ions.Specifically,Ca^2＋,Mg^2＋,and K＋could increase the microbial attachment ability of both AGAS and FAS under appropriate concentrations,Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,and Zn^2＋were also beneficial to the microbial attachment of FAS at low concentrations,but Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,and Zn^2＋greatly inhibited the attachment process of AGAS even at extremely low concentrations.In addition,the acylated homoserine lactone（AHL）-based quorum sensing system,the content of extracellular polymeric substances and the relative hydrophobicity of the sludges were greatly influenced by metal ions.As all these parameters had close relationships with the microbial attachment process,the microbial attachment may be affected by changes of these parameters.
基金supported by the Ph.D. Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (No.20050247004)
文摘Micro-bolometer pixel is an essential element in the infrared focal plane array （IRFPA） of infrared detectors. Its response to infrared radiation is analyzed in this paper. The pixel structure is modeled as a composite laminate thin plate whose sides are measured with the thickness from 0.1-1 μm. Its middle ply is a ferroelectric thin film. Its top surface is covered with a gold or platinum infrared absorber, while the bottom surface is deposited with platinum or lanthanum-nickel. Meanwhile both surfaces are a pair of electrodes. The top surface receives infrared radiation pulses successively. For the very tiny micro bolometer pixel, it is assumed that the infrared radiation is uniformly distributed on the plate. Furthermore, as the ratio of the side length to the thickness of the plate is dramatically large, it is assumed that heat transfer only takes place across the thickness of the plate. The thermal-electric-mechanical coupling governing equations are solved in a form of Fourier series. Results of the displacement, temperature variation and electric output signals of the micro bolometer pixel structure under infrared radiation are obtained, analyzed and compared with experimental data.
