The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution ki...The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution kinetics of primary carbides during either heating or soaking.Dissolution of carbides proceeded in three stages(fast→slow→faster)as either temperature or holding time was increased.During the heating process and during the first and third stages of the soaking process,the original size of the carbides determined the steepness of the slope,but during the middle(“slow”)stage of the soaking process,the slope remained zero.The initial size of the carbides varied greatly,but their final dissolution temperature fell within the narrow range of 1210-1235℃,and the holding time remained within 50 min.Fractal analysis was used to study the morphological characteristics of small and medium-sized carbides during the dissolution process.According to changes in the fractal dimension before and after soaking,the carbides tended to evolve towards a more regular morphology.展开更多
Based on year-long mooring observations(January-December 2013)near the Xisha Islands in the northwestern South China Sea,this study investigates the characteristics of typhoon-induced near-inertial waves(NIWs)during t...Based on year-long mooring observations(January-December 2013)near the Xisha Islands in the northwestern South China Sea,this study investigates the characteristics of typhoon-induced near-inertial waves(NIWs)during three events(typhoons Wutip,Nari,and Haiyan).The influence of mesoscale eddies on NIWs and the interaction between NIWs and internal tides(ITs)were analyzed.Notably,near-inertial kinetic energy(NIKE)increased significantly following typhoon Haiyan,reaching a peak value of 40.60 J/m^(3),the highest recorded NIKE in 2013.This value was approximately threefold and fivefold larger than those generated by typhoons Wutip and Nari,respectively.NIKE generated by all three typhoons exhibited downward radiation.Power spectral analysis revealed significant frequency shifts in NIWs during each typhoon,with shifts linked to mesoscale eddies present at the observation site.Additionally,bicoherence analysis reveals that the fD_(1)(f+D_(1))and D_(2)−f waves(where f is the local inertial frequency,and D1 and D_(2)denote the frequencies of diurnal and semidiurnal ITs,respectively)in the power spectrum originate from the nonlinear interactions between NIWs and ITs during typhoons Wutip and Haiyan.Temporal analysis of kinetic energy and shear showed that the enhancement of nonlinear coupling between NIWs and ITs was primarily driven by the strong NIWs with strong vertical shear.This study provides valuable insights into the generation,propagation,and interaction of NIWs and ITs,contributing to a deeper understanding of ocean mixing processes in response to different typhoon conditions.展开更多
Wearable signal analysis is an important technology for monitoring physiological signals without interfering with an individual’s daily behavior.As detecting cardiovascular diseases can dramatically reduce mortality,...Wearable signal analysis is an important technology for monitoring physiological signals without interfering with an individual’s daily behavior.As detecting cardiovascular diseases can dramatically reduce mortality,arrhythmia recognition using ECG signals has attracted much attention.In this paper,we propose a singlechannel convolutional neural network to detect Atrial Fibrillation(AF)based on ECG signals collected by wearable devices.It contains 3 primary modules.All recordings are firstly uniformly sized,normalized,and Butterworth low-pass filtered for noise removal.Then the preprocessed ECG signals are fed into convolutional layers for feature extraction.In the classification module,the preprocessed signals are fed into convolutional layers containing large kernels for feature extraction,and the fully connected layer provides probabilities.During the training process,the output of the previous pooling layer is concatenated with the vectors of the convolutional layer as a new feature map to reduce feature loss.Numerous comparison and ablation experiments are performed on the 2017 PhysioNet/CinC Challenge dataset,demonstrating the superiority of the proposed method.展开更多
AIM： To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination...AIM： To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination with histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB. METHODS： After SGC7901 and BGC823 cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR and/or NaB, the methylation state of RASSFIA gene was detected by methylationspecific PCR, and the changes in expression of mRNA and protein level of RASSFIA gene were observed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting before and after drug treatment. RESULTS： Hypermethylation was detected in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene in both SGC7901 and BGC823 cells, and there was no expression of this gene at both mRNA and protein level. After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, demethylation occurred in the promoter region of RASSFIA gene, which subsequently induced re-expression of this gene. The treatment with NaB alone showed no effect on the methylation state and expression of RASSFIA gene. The combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB induced complete demethylation of RASSFIA gene, leading to a significantly higher reexpression of the mRNA and protein of RASSFIA than those treated with 5-Aza-CdR alone （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Hypermethylation in the promoter region is related to inactivation of RASSFIA gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823, while demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR can reverse the methylation state of RASSF1A gene and induce itsre-expression. Histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB had a synergistic effect with 5-Aza-CdR in both demethylation and gene transcriptional regulation.展开更多
AIM： To study the relationship between the cytotoxinassociated gene-A （CagA） status of H pylori strains and cerebral infarction among European Caucasians and Chinese Han by conducting a meta-analysis.METHODS： Ten ...AIM： To study the relationship between the cytotoxinassociated gene-A （CagA） status of H pylori strains and cerebral infarction among European Caucasians and Chinese Han by conducting a meta-analysis.METHODS： Ten case-control studies, with data on a total of 907 cases and 966 controls, were retrieved and considered; disqualified studies were excluded. The included studies were then tested for heterogeneity, and a meta-analysis was performed.RESULTS： The combined data revealed CagA-bearing strains of Hpylori which cause chronic infection are associated with an increased risk of cerebral infarction （OR = 2.66, 950 CI： 2.17-3.26）, but no such relationship was found with CagA-negative strains （OR = 0.74, 95% CI： 0.49-1.10） in the overall population. We performed subgroup analyses, dividing the overall population into European Caucasians and Chinese Han subgroups, and analyzed the studies according to their subgroup classification. Through the subgroup analysis, an association between cerebral infarction and CagAbearing strains was found in both subgroups （OR = 2.60, 95% CI： 1.93-3.49 in Chinese Han; OR = 2.71, 95% CI： 2.05-3.59 in European Caucasians）, but no significant association was found between cerebral infarction and CagA-negative strains （OR = 0.81, 95% CI： 0.45-1.48 in Chinese Han; OR = 0.64, 95% CI： 0.37-1.09 in European Caucasians）.CONCLUSION： These results suggest CagA-bearing strains of H pylori are significantly associated with susceptibility to cerebral infarction in Chinese Han and European Caucasians, but that CagA-negative strains are not a definite predisposing factor in either subgroup. The magnitude of this association with cerebral infarction needs to be confirmed by prospective studies and combined studies of Hpylori eradication.展开更多
Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in a cold environment. The incidence of cold injury is high. However, the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treat...Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in a cold environment. The incidence of cold injury is high. However, the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in our country is not ideal. To standardize and improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in China, it is necessary to make a consensus that is practical and adapted to the conditions in China. We used the latest population-level epidemiological and clinical research data, combined with relevant literature from China and foreign countries. The consensus was developed by a joint committee of multidisciplinary experts. This expert consensus addresses the epidemiology, diagnosis, on-site emergency procedures, in-hospital treatment, and prevention of cold injury.展开更多
This study was conducted to examine the association of perfluoroalkyl substance（PFAS）exposure with gestational diabetes mellitus（GDM） risk and postpartum fasting blood glucose.We used a 1：2 matched case–control ...This study was conducted to examine the association of perfluoroalkyl substance（PFAS）exposure with gestational diabetes mellitus（GDM） risk and postpartum fasting blood glucose.We used a 1：2 matched case–control study with 84 GDM subjects and 168 healthy pregnant women from Beijing, China. The maternal blood was collected at 1–2 days before delivery, and eight linear isomers and fourteen branched isomers were determined in maternal serum.Logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations after adjusting for potential confounders. The median of the sum of levels of total PFASs was 4.24 ng/m L with a interquartile range（IQR） of 2.82–6.54 ng/m L. Although maternal PFAS exposure was not associated with risk of GDM, significant positive associations were observed between evaluated exposure to specific PFAS congeners and increasing blood glucose. The odds ratio（ORs） of the highest category of postpartum fasting blood glucose for perfluoro-1-metylheptylsulfonat（1 m-PFOS）, perfluoro-3/4-metylheptylsulfonat（3 m＋4 m-PFOS）, perfluoro-5-metylheptylsulfonat（5 m-PFOS）, and perfluorohexane sulfonate（PFHx S） were 2.03（95% CI： 1.09–3.77）, 1.93（95% CI：1.04–3.58）, 2.48（95% CI： 1.33–4.65）, and 2.26（95% CI： 1.21–4.21）, respectively, suggesting negative effects of maternal exposure to specific PFAS compounds on glucose metabolism.展开更多
Bacillus velezensis is a Gram-positive and spore-forming bacterium.It has potent antimicrobial properties that can be used to promote plant growth and as a pesticide by inhibiting pathogens.B.velezensis has the capabi...Bacillus velezensis is a Gram-positive and spore-forming bacterium.It has potent antimicrobial properties that can be used to promote plant growth and as a pesticide by inhibiting pathogens.B.velezensis has the capability to generate a diverse range of enzymes that have potential applications in various fields,such as enzyme production,fermented food,degradation of pollutants,and bioenergy.In addition,B.velezensis is a promising probiotic.It possesses high bile-salt tolerance characteristics and has a high success rate of colonization in the intestinal mucosa.Besides,the strain can also regulate gut microbiota constitute by increasing the number of beneficial microorganisms and decreasing the number of pathogens.Furthermore,based on its special properties,including high-yield protease production and high salt-tolerance,B.velezensis shows potential for use in marine protein fermentation,opening up new avenues for the development of novel food products and bioactive peptides.In addition,B.velezensis can shorten the fermentation time as well as improve the nutritional value and flavor of fermented food.The safety of B.velezensis for food production was evaluated.This review provides valuable insights into the potential uses and benefits of B.velezensis,particularly in the context of fermented foods.展开更多
It is a great challenge to develop membrane materials with high performance and long durability for acidalkaline amphoteric water electrolysis.Hence,the graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets were compounded...It is a great challenge to develop membrane materials with high performance and long durability for acidalkaline amphoteric water electrolysis.Hence,the graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets were compounded with the(2,2'-m-phenylene)-5,5'-benzimidazole(m-PBI)matrix for the preparation of m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membranes.The synthesis of g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets and m-PBI matrix have been confirmed by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscoy(TEM)and ^(1)H nuclear magnetic resonance spectra(^(1)H NMR),respectively.The fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR)and SEM of the composite membranes showed the g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets were well dispersed in the m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane.The mechanical properties test exhibited the good mechanical strength,and the TGA curves of m-PBI showed the high thermal stability of composite membranes.Besides,the m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane showed excellent proton and hydroxide ion conductivity,which was higher than pure m-PBI and Nafion 115 membrane.The acid-alkaline amphoteric water electrolysis test showed m-PBI/1%g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane has the best performance with a current density of 800 mA cm^(-2) at cell voltage of 1.98 V at 20℃.It showed that m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane has a good application prospect for acid-alkaline amphoteric water electrolysis.展开更多
The coexistence of inorganic and organic contaminants is a challenge for real-life water treatment applications.Therefore,in this research,we used NH_2-MIL-125(Ti)to evaluate the single adsorption of hexavalent chromi...The coexistence of inorganic and organic contaminants is a challenge for real-life water treatment applications.Therefore,in this research,we used NH_2-MIL-125(Ti)to evaluate the single adsorption of hexavalent chromium(Cr(Ⅵ))or Rhodamine B(RhB)in an aqueous solution and further investigate simultaneous adsorption experiments to compare the adsorption behavior changes.The main influencing factors,for example,reaction time,initial concentration,reaction temperature,and pH were studied in detail.In all reaction systems,the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models were well illuminated the adsorption progress of Cr(Ⅵ)and RhB.Thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic.As compared to the single system,the adsorption capacity of Cr(Ⅵ)in the binary system gradually decreased as the additive amount of RhB increased,whereas the adsorption capacity of RhB in the binary system was expanded brilliantly.When the binary reaction system contained 100 mg/L Cr(Ⅵ),the removal rate of RhB increased to 97.58%.The formation of Cr(Ⅵ)-RhB and Cr(Ⅲ)-RhB complexes was the cause that provided facilitation for the adsorption of RhB.These findings prove that the interactions during the water treatment process between contaminants may obtain additional benefits,contributing to a better adsorption capacity of co-existing contaminant.展开更多
BACKGROUND The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)happened in early December and it has affected China in more ways than one.The societal response to the pandemic restricted medical students to their homes....BACKGROUND The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)happened in early December and it has affected China in more ways than one.The societal response to the pandemic restricted medical students to their homes.Although students cannot learn about COVID-19 through clinical practice,they can still pay attention to news of COVID-19 through various channels.Although,as suggested by previous studies,some medical students have already volunteered to serve during the COVID-19 pandemic,the overall willingness of Chinese medical students to volunteer for such has not been systematically examined.AIM To study Chinese medical students’interest in the relevant knowledge on COVID-19 and what roles they want to play in the pandemic.METHODS Medical students at Peking Union Medical College were surveyed via a webbased questionnaire to obtain data on the extent of interest in the relevant knowledge on COVID-19,attitude towards volunteerism in the pandemic,and career preference.Logistic regression modeling was used to investigate possible factors that could encourage volunteerism among this group in a pandemic.RESULTS A total of 552 medical students responded.Most medical students showed a huge interest in COVID-19.The extent of students’interest in COVID-19 varied among different student-classes(P<0.05).Senior students had higher scores than the other two classes.The number of people who were‘glad to volunteer’in COVID-19 represented 85.6%of the respondents.What these students expressed willingness to undertake involved direct,indirect,and administrative job activities.Logistic regression analysis identified two factors that negatively influenced volunteering in the pandemic:Student-class and hazards of the voluntary job.Factors that positively influenced volunteering were time to watch COVID-19 news,predictable impact on China,and moral responsibility.CONCLUSION More innovative methods can be explored to increase Chinese medical students’interest in reading about the relevant knowledge on COVID-19 and doing voluntary jobs during the pandemic.展开更多
Crotonoside is an important alkaloid component in Croton tiglium.It has the effects of drastic purgation,expelling water and reducing swelling,eliminating phlegm and relieving pharynx.Studies have found that crotonosi...Crotonoside is an important alkaloid component in Croton tiglium.It has the effects of drastic purgation,expelling water and reducing swelling,eliminating phlegm and relieving pharynx.Studies have found that crotonoside can exert a variety of pharmacological effects such as anti-cancer,anti-inflammatory,anti-arrhythmic,and anti-acute myelogenous leukemia through a variety of ways.This paper reviewed the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of crotonoside.展开更多
Sciadopitysin(SP)belongs to flavonoids.Recent studies showed that sciadopitysin has anti-tumor,anti-oxidation,treatment of osteoporosis,diabetic osteopathy,Alzheimer's disease and other effects.This study will rev...Sciadopitysin(SP)belongs to flavonoids.Recent studies showed that sciadopitysin has anti-tumor,anti-oxidation,treatment of osteoporosis,diabetic osteopathy,Alzheimer's disease and other effects.This study will review the biological activity and related action mechanism of the sciadopitysin in recent years,in order to provide theoretical basis and reference for the future research and drug development of the sciadopitysin.展开更多
In this paper,the pharmacological effects of aucubin include anti-inflammatory effect,anti-tumor effect,neuroprotective effect,anti-cardiovascular disease effect,hepatoprotective effect,anti-oxidation effect and anti-...In this paper,the pharmacological effects of aucubin include anti-inflammatory effect,anti-tumor effect,neuroprotective effect,anti-cardiovascular disease effect,hepatoprotective effect,anti-oxidation effect and anti-aging effect,antibacterial effect,anti-diabetes effect and bone protection.The purpose of this study is to provide theoretical basis for the development and clinical application of aucubin.展开更多
5-O-methylvisammioside is a chemical derived from the dry root of Saposhnikovia divaricata,which has the functions of expelling pathogenic wind from body surface,removing dampness to relieve pain,and relieving convuls...5-O-methylvisammioside is a chemical derived from the dry root of Saposhnikovia divaricata,which has the functions of expelling pathogenic wind from body surface,removing dampness to relieve pain,and relieving convulsion.Recent studies have found that 5-O-methylvisammioside can play a variety of pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor,anti-inflammation,anti-virus and anti-depression through a variety of ways.The paper reviews the pharmacological action and mechanism of 5-O-methylvisammioside in recent years.展开更多
Harmaine hydrochloride is an important alkaloid compound and mainly exists in the roots,stems,leaves and seeds of the plant Peganum harmala L.(family Zygophyllaceae).Harmaine hydrochloride not only has good anti-bacte...Harmaine hydrochloride is an important alkaloid compound and mainly exists in the roots,stems,leaves and seeds of the plant Peganum harmala L.(family Zygophyllaceae).Harmaine hydrochloride not only has good anti-bacterial,anti-plasmodium,anti-Parkinson's disease,anti-fungal,anti-oxidation and anti-tumor activities,but also has the characteristics of small adverse reactions and low toxicity,thus it has attracted wide attention from scholars and researchers.This paper reviews the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of harmine hydrochloride in recent years,and is intended to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of harmine hydrochloride.展开更多
基金supported by Independent Research Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy,Shanghai University(SKLASS-2023-Z13)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.19DZ2270200)+1 种基金A portion of the work was performed at US National High Magnetic Field Laboratory,which is supported by the National Science Foundation(Cooperative Agreement No.DMR-1157490 and DMR-1644779)the State of Florida.Thanks also to Mary Tyler for editing.
文摘The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution kinetics of primary carbides during either heating or soaking.Dissolution of carbides proceeded in three stages(fast→slow→faster)as either temperature or holding time was increased.During the heating process and during the first and third stages of the soaking process,the original size of the carbides determined the steepness of the slope,but during the middle(“slow”)stage of the soaking process,the slope remained zero.The initial size of the carbides varied greatly,but their final dissolution temperature fell within the narrow range of 1210-1235℃,and the holding time remained within 50 min.Fractal analysis was used to study the morphological characteristics of small and medium-sized carbides during the dissolution process.According to changes in the fractal dimension before and after soaking,the carbides tended to evolve towards a more regular morphology.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under contract No.BK20210885the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 52372356,52371277,and 42076005.
文摘Based on year-long mooring observations(January-December 2013)near the Xisha Islands in the northwestern South China Sea,this study investigates the characteristics of typhoon-induced near-inertial waves(NIWs)during three events(typhoons Wutip,Nari,and Haiyan).The influence of mesoscale eddies on NIWs and the interaction between NIWs and internal tides(ITs)were analyzed.Notably,near-inertial kinetic energy(NIKE)increased significantly following typhoon Haiyan,reaching a peak value of 40.60 J/m^(3),the highest recorded NIKE in 2013.This value was approximately threefold and fivefold larger than those generated by typhoons Wutip and Nari,respectively.NIKE generated by all three typhoons exhibited downward radiation.Power spectral analysis revealed significant frequency shifts in NIWs during each typhoon,with shifts linked to mesoscale eddies present at the observation site.Additionally,bicoherence analysis reveals that the fD_(1)(f+D_(1))and D_(2)−f waves(where f is the local inertial frequency,and D1 and D_(2)denote the frequencies of diurnal and semidiurnal ITs,respectively)in the power spectrum originate from the nonlinear interactions between NIWs and ITs during typhoons Wutip and Haiyan.Temporal analysis of kinetic energy and shear showed that the enhancement of nonlinear coupling between NIWs and ITs was primarily driven by the strong NIWs with strong vertical shear.This study provides valuable insights into the generation,propagation,and interaction of NIWs and ITs,contributing to a deeper understanding of ocean mixing processes in response to different typhoon conditions.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62171114)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.DUT22RC(3)099)Xiaomi Young Talents Program.
文摘Wearable signal analysis is an important technology for monitoring physiological signals without interfering with an individual’s daily behavior.As detecting cardiovascular diseases can dramatically reduce mortality,arrhythmia recognition using ECG signals has attracted much attention.In this paper,we propose a singlechannel convolutional neural network to detect Atrial Fibrillation(AF)based on ECG signals collected by wearable devices.It contains 3 primary modules.All recordings are firstly uniformly sized,normalized,and Butterworth low-pass filtered for noise removal.Then the preprocessed ECG signals are fed into convolutional layers for feature extraction.In the classification module,the preprocessed signals are fed into convolutional layers containing large kernels for feature extraction,and the fully connected layer provides probabilities.During the training process,the output of the previous pooling layer is concatenated with the vectors of the convolutional layer as a new feature map to reduce feature loss.Numerous comparison and ablation experiments are performed on the 2017 PhysioNet/CinC Challenge dataset,demonstrating the superiority of the proposed method.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30572162, No. 30271477The Special Scientific Research Fundation for Doctors, State Education Ministry,No.20050159001
文摘AIM： To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination with histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB. METHODS： After SGC7901 and BGC823 cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR and/or NaB, the methylation state of RASSFIA gene was detected by methylationspecific PCR, and the changes in expression of mRNA and protein level of RASSFIA gene were observed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting before and after drug treatment. RESULTS： Hypermethylation was detected in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene in both SGC7901 and BGC823 cells, and there was no expression of this gene at both mRNA and protein level. After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, demethylation occurred in the promoter region of RASSFIA gene, which subsequently induced re-expression of this gene. The treatment with NaB alone showed no effect on the methylation state and expression of RASSFIA gene. The combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB induced complete demethylation of RASSFIA gene, leading to a significantly higher reexpression of the mRNA and protein of RASSFIA than those treated with 5-Aza-CdR alone （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Hypermethylation in the promoter region is related to inactivation of RASSFIA gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823, while demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR can reverse the methylation state of RASSF1A gene and induce itsre-expression. Histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB had a synergistic effect with 5-Aza-CdR in both demethylation and gene transcriptional regulation.
文摘AIM： To study the relationship between the cytotoxinassociated gene-A （CagA） status of H pylori strains and cerebral infarction among European Caucasians and Chinese Han by conducting a meta-analysis.METHODS： Ten case-control studies, with data on a total of 907 cases and 966 controls, were retrieved and considered; disqualified studies were excluded. The included studies were then tested for heterogeneity, and a meta-analysis was performed.RESULTS： The combined data revealed CagA-bearing strains of Hpylori which cause chronic infection are associated with an increased risk of cerebral infarction （OR = 2.66, 950 CI： 2.17-3.26）, but no such relationship was found with CagA-negative strains （OR = 0.74, 95% CI： 0.49-1.10） in the overall population. We performed subgroup analyses, dividing the overall population into European Caucasians and Chinese Han subgroups, and analyzed the studies according to their subgroup classification. Through the subgroup analysis, an association between cerebral infarction and CagAbearing strains was found in both subgroups （OR = 2.60, 95% CI： 1.93-3.49 in Chinese Han; OR = 2.71, 95% CI： 2.05-3.59 in European Caucasians）, but no significant association was found between cerebral infarction and CagA-negative strains （OR = 0.81, 95% CI： 0.45-1.48 in Chinese Han; OR = 0.64, 95% CI： 0.37-1.09 in European Caucasians）.CONCLUSION： These results suggest CagA-bearing strains of H pylori are significantly associated with susceptibility to cerebral infarction in Chinese Han and European Caucasians, but that CagA-negative strains are not a definite predisposing factor in either subgroup. The magnitude of this association with cerebral infarction needs to be confirmed by prospective studies and combined studies of Hpylori eradication.
文摘Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in a cold environment. The incidence of cold injury is high. However, the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in our country is not ideal. To standardize and improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in China, it is necessary to make a consensus that is practical and adapted to the conditions in China. We used the latest population-level epidemiological and clinical research data, combined with relevant literature from China and foreign countries. The consensus was developed by a joint committee of multidisciplinary experts. This expert consensus addresses the epidemiology, diagnosis, on-site emergency procedures, in-hospital treatment, and prevention of cold injury.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21537001and 21477030)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC1600502)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB14010100)
文摘This study was conducted to examine the association of perfluoroalkyl substance（PFAS）exposure with gestational diabetes mellitus（GDM） risk and postpartum fasting blood glucose.We used a 1：2 matched case–control study with 84 GDM subjects and 168 healthy pregnant women from Beijing, China. The maternal blood was collected at 1–2 days before delivery, and eight linear isomers and fourteen branched isomers were determined in maternal serum.Logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations after adjusting for potential confounders. The median of the sum of levels of total PFASs was 4.24 ng/m L with a interquartile range（IQR） of 2.82–6.54 ng/m L. Although maternal PFAS exposure was not associated with risk of GDM, significant positive associations were observed between evaluated exposure to specific PFAS congeners and increasing blood glucose. The odds ratio（ORs） of the highest category of postpartum fasting blood glucose for perfluoro-1-metylheptylsulfonat（1 m-PFOS）, perfluoro-3/4-metylheptylsulfonat（3 m＋4 m-PFOS）, perfluoro-5-metylheptylsulfonat（5 m-PFOS）, and perfluorohexane sulfonate（PFHx S） were 2.03（95% CI： 1.09–3.77）, 1.93（95% CI：1.04–3.58）, 2.48（95% CI： 1.33–4.65）, and 2.26（95% CI： 1.21–4.21）, respectively, suggesting negative effects of maternal exposure to specific PFAS compounds on glucose metabolism.
基金financially supported by the Public Welfare Project of Zhoushan City,Zhejiang(2022C31050)。
文摘Bacillus velezensis is a Gram-positive and spore-forming bacterium.It has potent antimicrobial properties that can be used to promote plant growth and as a pesticide by inhibiting pathogens.B.velezensis has the capability to generate a diverse range of enzymes that have potential applications in various fields,such as enzyme production,fermented food,degradation of pollutants,and bioenergy.In addition,B.velezensis is a promising probiotic.It possesses high bile-salt tolerance characteristics and has a high success rate of colonization in the intestinal mucosa.Besides,the strain can also regulate gut microbiota constitute by increasing the number of beneficial microorganisms and decreasing the number of pathogens.Furthermore,based on its special properties,including high-yield protease production and high salt-tolerance,B.velezensis shows potential for use in marine protein fermentation,opening up new avenues for the development of novel food products and bioactive peptides.In addition,B.velezensis can shorten the fermentation time as well as improve the nutritional value and flavor of fermented food.The safety of B.velezensis for food production was evaluated.This review provides valuable insights into the potential uses and benefits of B.velezensis,particularly in the context of fermented foods.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA21090101)the State Grid Corporation of China(Science and technology project of State Grid Corporation of China,No.SGLNDK00KJJS1900037,No.SGAHDK00YJJS1900079).
文摘It is a great challenge to develop membrane materials with high performance and long durability for acidalkaline amphoteric water electrolysis.Hence,the graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets were compounded with the(2,2'-m-phenylene)-5,5'-benzimidazole(m-PBI)matrix for the preparation of m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membranes.The synthesis of g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets and m-PBI matrix have been confirmed by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscoy(TEM)and ^(1)H nuclear magnetic resonance spectra(^(1)H NMR),respectively.The fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR)and SEM of the composite membranes showed the g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets were well dispersed in the m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane.The mechanical properties test exhibited the good mechanical strength,and the TGA curves of m-PBI showed the high thermal stability of composite membranes.Besides,the m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane showed excellent proton and hydroxide ion conductivity,which was higher than pure m-PBI and Nafion 115 membrane.The acid-alkaline amphoteric water electrolysis test showed m-PBI/1%g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane has the best performance with a current density of 800 mA cm^(-2) at cell voltage of 1.98 V at 20℃.It showed that m-PBI/g-C_(3)N_(4) composite membrane has a good application prospect for acid-alkaline amphoteric water electrolysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31971508)the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2018YFC1902105)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.JUSRP22005)。
文摘The coexistence of inorganic and organic contaminants is a challenge for real-life water treatment applications.Therefore,in this research,we used NH_2-MIL-125(Ti)to evaluate the single adsorption of hexavalent chromium(Cr(Ⅵ))or Rhodamine B(RhB)in an aqueous solution and further investigate simultaneous adsorption experiments to compare the adsorption behavior changes.The main influencing factors,for example,reaction time,initial concentration,reaction temperature,and pH were studied in detail.In all reaction systems,the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models were well illuminated the adsorption progress of Cr(Ⅵ)and RhB.Thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic.As compared to the single system,the adsorption capacity of Cr(Ⅵ)in the binary system gradually decreased as the additive amount of RhB increased,whereas the adsorption capacity of RhB in the binary system was expanded brilliantly.When the binary reaction system contained 100 mg/L Cr(Ⅵ),the removal rate of RhB increased to 97.58%.The formation of Cr(Ⅵ)-RhB and Cr(Ⅲ)-RhB complexes was the cause that provided facilitation for the adsorption of RhB.These findings prove that the interactions during the water treatment process between contaminants may obtain additional benefits,contributing to a better adsorption capacity of co-existing contaminant.
基金the Education Reforming Program,Peking Union Medical College,No.2015zlgc0111.
文摘BACKGROUND The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)happened in early December and it has affected China in more ways than one.The societal response to the pandemic restricted medical students to their homes.Although students cannot learn about COVID-19 through clinical practice,they can still pay attention to news of COVID-19 through various channels.Although,as suggested by previous studies,some medical students have already volunteered to serve during the COVID-19 pandemic,the overall willingness of Chinese medical students to volunteer for such has not been systematically examined.AIM To study Chinese medical students’interest in the relevant knowledge on COVID-19 and what roles they want to play in the pandemic.METHODS Medical students at Peking Union Medical College were surveyed via a webbased questionnaire to obtain data on the extent of interest in the relevant knowledge on COVID-19,attitude towards volunteerism in the pandemic,and career preference.Logistic regression modeling was used to investigate possible factors that could encourage volunteerism among this group in a pandemic.RESULTS A total of 552 medical students responded.Most medical students showed a huge interest in COVID-19.The extent of students’interest in COVID-19 varied among different student-classes(P<0.05).Senior students had higher scores than the other two classes.The number of people who were‘glad to volunteer’in COVID-19 represented 85.6%of the respondents.What these students expressed willingness to undertake involved direct,indirect,and administrative job activities.Logistic regression analysis identified two factors that negatively influenced volunteering in the pandemic:Student-class and hazards of the voluntary job.Factors that positively influenced volunteering were time to watch COVID-19 news,predictable impact on China,and moral responsibility.CONCLUSION More innovative methods can be explored to increase Chinese medical students’interest in reading about the relevant knowledge on COVID-19 and doing voluntary jobs during the pandemic.
基金Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project of College Students(202010223001,202010223004).
文摘Crotonoside is an important alkaloid component in Croton tiglium.It has the effects of drastic purgation,expelling water and reducing swelling,eliminating phlegm and relieving pharynx.Studies have found that crotonoside can exert a variety of pharmacological effects such as anti-cancer,anti-inflammatory,anti-arrhythmic,and anti-acute myelogenous leukemia through a variety of ways.This paper reviewed the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of crotonoside.
基金Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students in Heilongjiang Province(202010223001,202010223004,202110223004,202110223003).
文摘Sciadopitysin(SP)belongs to flavonoids.Recent studies showed that sciadopitysin has anti-tumor,anti-oxidation,treatment of osteoporosis,diabetic osteopathy,Alzheimer's disease and other effects.This study will review the biological activity and related action mechanism of the sciadopitysin in recent years,in order to provide theoretical basis and reference for the future research and drug development of the sciadopitysin.
基金Talent Training Program by the Central Government for the Reform and Development of Local Universities(2020GSP16)Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project for College Students(202110223003).
文摘In this paper,the pharmacological effects of aucubin include anti-inflammatory effect,anti-tumor effect,neuroprotective effect,anti-cardiovascular disease effect,hepatoprotective effect,anti-oxidation effect and anti-aging effect,antibacterial effect,anti-diabetes effect and bone protection.The purpose of this study is to provide theoretical basis for the development and clinical application of aucubin.
基金Supported by Talent Training Program of Central Fund for Supporting the Reform and Development of Local Colleges and Universities(2020GSP16).
文摘5-O-methylvisammioside is a chemical derived from the dry root of Saposhnikovia divaricata,which has the functions of expelling pathogenic wind from body surface,removing dampness to relieve pain,and relieving convulsion.Recent studies have found that 5-O-methylvisammioside can play a variety of pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor,anti-inflammation,anti-virus and anti-depression through a variety of ways.The paper reviews the pharmacological action and mechanism of 5-O-methylvisammioside in recent years.
基金Central Government Supporting Local University Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Project(2020GSP16).
文摘Harmaine hydrochloride is an important alkaloid compound and mainly exists in the roots,stems,leaves and seeds of the plant Peganum harmala L.(family Zygophyllaceae).Harmaine hydrochloride not only has good anti-bacterial,anti-plasmodium,anti-Parkinson's disease,anti-fungal,anti-oxidation and anti-tumor activities,but also has the characteristics of small adverse reactions and low toxicity,thus it has attracted wide attention from scholars and researchers.This paper reviews the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of harmine hydrochloride in recent years,and is intended to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of harmine hydrochloride.
