Combined use of chloropicrin （Pic） and 1,3-dicloropropene （1,3-D） is as effective as methyl bromide （MB） at controlling soilborne diseases in many trials and commercial uses. However, Pic and 1,3-D are both high...Combined use of chloropicrin （Pic） and 1,3-dicloropropene （1,3-D） is as effective as methyl bromide （MB） at controlling soilborne diseases in many trials and commercial uses. However, Pic and 1,3-D are both highly volatile and may pose strong exposure risks to humans and the environment. A gelatin capsule formulation containing Pic and 1,3-D has been developed to reduce exposure risks to workers and bystanders and improved application safety. We conducted two experiments in tomato and cucumber greenhouses located in Beijing and Qingdao, China, to study the efficacy of Pic plus 1,3-D gelatin capsules applied at different dosages and soil depths. Results indicated that both injection and gelatin capsules of Pic plus 1,3-D provided good control of soil nematodes and reduced disease index of Fusarium wilt and root-knot nematode. Plant yield of tomato and cucumber treated with gelatin capsules was similar to MB treatment. Based on our results, gelatin capsules applied at a soil depth of 15 cm provided better control of soilborne diseases and led to higher fruit yield compared to an application depth of 5 cm. In conclusion, a gelatin capsule of Pic plus 1,3-D is a promising and novel formulation, which not only shows good efficacy in controlling soilborne diseases, but also reduces potential exposure risks of fumigants.展开更多
Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabricat...Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.展开更多
Achieving uniform X-ray irradiation in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is a key challenge for successful capsule implosion.Spherical hohlraums,particularly those with octahedral laser entrance holes(LEH...Achieving uniform X-ray irradiation in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is a key challenge for successful capsule implosion.Spherical hohlraums,particularly those with octahedral laser entrance holes(LEHs),are an alternative to the cylindrical hohlraums currently considered for ICF at NIF(USA)and LMJ(France).These spherical hohlraums are advantageous in terms of irradiation uniformity on the fusion capsule because,owing to their octahedral symmetry,low-order asymmetries cancel out intrinsically.However,they may be less favorable from an energetic point of view,primarily owing to radiation losses through their multiple LEHs.The net balance of these advantages and disadvantages is difficult to determine,because,unlike cylindrical hohlraums,they require fully 3D modeling.To address this,a new version of the MULTI-3D simulation code has been developed.MULTI-3D is a 3D radiation-hydrodynamics code with arbitrary Langrangian-Eulerian(ALE)hydrodynamics,multigroup SN radiation transport,and ray-tracing laser deposition.Using this tool,several aspects of the behavior of spherical hohlraums have been analyzed,with special attention to phenomena inaccessible to 2D modeling.In these targets,laser beams strike the inner walls at very oblique angles,and the expansion of plasma significantly alters the locations where primary X rays are produced.Furthermore,the complex distribution of laser hot spots leads to mutual interactions,where plasma bubbles from one beam intersect the path of another.The laser-to-X-ray energy conversion efficiency has been analyzed as a function of key parameters.The symmetry on the capsule has also been evaluated,revealing nonuniformities of less than 1%.展开更多
AIM:To assess the visual acuity and visual quality of cataract patients who received femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery(FLACS)and multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL)implantation with an improved polishing techn...AIM:To assess the visual acuity and visual quality of cataract patients who received femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery(FLACS)and multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL)implantation with an improved polishing technique during a 1-year follow-up period.METHODS:This study included 74 eyes from 37 patients,comprising 17 males and 20 females,with a mean age of 51.74±7.80 years.Using a coin toss method,one eye per patient was randomly selected for improved anterior capsular polishing,while the other eye received standard irrigation/aspiration(I/A)polishing.The polishing group consisted of 37 eyes,including 21 right and 16 left eyes,while the control group comprised the contralateral fellow eyes of the same individuals in the polishing group.Visual acuity and quality of the patients were evaluated before surgery and at 1 wk,1,6,and 12 mo after surgery.The OPD-Scan III was utilized to assess high-order aberrations,while the optical quality analysis system(OQAS)was employed to evaluate modulation transfer function(MTF cutoff),Strehl ratio(SR),and objective scatter index(OSI)for the purpose of visual quality assessment.Paired t-tests and repeated measures analysis of variance(ANOVA)were utilized to compare the results,and the SNK-q post hoc test was applied to identify significant differences.RESULTS:The polishing group’s uncorrected distant visual acuity(UDVA)and uncorrected near visual acuity(UNVA)significantly improved 1-week post-surgery(all P<0.05).At 12-months,UDVA,UNVA,and corrected distant visual acuity(CDVA)were better than the control group(P<0.05).The MTF cutoff,SR,OSI,and high-order aberrations in the polishing group also showed significant improvements compared to the control group at 12 mo(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The improved capsular polishing method has been demonstrated to effectively maintain visual acuity and visual quality in patients with MIOL after FLACS within 1 a.展开更多
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship,carrying no astronauts,touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m.(Beijing Time)on January 19,according to ...The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship,carrying no astronauts,touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m.(Beijing Time)on January 19,according to the China Manned Space Agency(CMSA).展开更多
Inertial confinement fusion(ICF)requires a constant search for the most effective materials to improve the efficiency of compression of the capsule and of laser-to-target energy transfer.Foams could provide a solution...Inertial confinement fusion(ICF)requires a constant search for the most effective materials to improve the efficiency of compression of the capsule and of laser-to-target energy transfer.Foams could provide a solution,but they require further experimental and theoretical investigation.The new 3D-printing technologies,such as two-photon polymerization,are opening a new era in the production of foams,allowing fine control of material morphology.Very few detailed studies of the interaction of foams with high-power lasers in regimes relevant for ICF have been described in the literature to date,and more investigation is needed.In this work,we present the results of an experimental campaign performed at the ABC laser facility at ENEA Centro Ricerche Frascati in which 3D-printed microstructured materials were irradiated at high power.3D simulations of the laser-target interaction performed with the FLASH code reveal that the laser is scattered by plasma density gradients and channeled into the structure when the center of the focal spot is on the through hole.The time required for the laser to completely ablate the structure given by the simulations is in good agreement with the experimental measurement.Measurements of the reflected and transmitted laser light indicate that scattering occurred during the irradiation,in accordance with the simulations.Two-plasmon decay has also been found to be active during irradiation.展开更多
Finite element analysis is developed to simulate the breakage of capsule in capsule-based self-healing concrete.A 2D circular capsule with different core-shell thickness ratios embedded in the mortar matrix is analyze...Finite element analysis is developed to simulate the breakage of capsule in capsule-based self-healing concrete.A 2D circular capsule with different core-shell thickness ratios embedded in the mortar matrix is analyzed numerically along with their interfacial transition zone.Zero-thickness cohesive elements are pre-inserted into solid elements to represent potential cracks.This study focuses on the effects of mismatch fracture properties,namely fracture strength and energy,between capsule and mortar matrix into the breakage likelihood of the capsule.The extensive simulations of 2D specimens under uniaxial tension were carried out to investigate the key features on the fracture patterns of the capsule and produce the fracture maps as the results.The developed fracture maps of capsules present a simple but valuable tool to assist the experimentalists in designing appropriate capsule materials for self-healing concrete.展开更多
This paper investigates the fracture process of a capsule when subjected to uniaxial tension in encapsulation-based self-healing concrete.A circular capsule embedded in the mortar matrix is considered along with diffe...This paper investigates the fracture process of a capsule when subjected to uniaxial tension in encapsulation-based self-healing concrete.A circular capsule embedded in the mortar matrix is considered along with different ratios of core-shell thickness.To represent potential cracks,zero thickness cohesive elements are pre-inserted throughout element boundaries.The effects of fracture strength around the interfacial transition zone of the capsule are analyzed.The crack nucleation,propagation,and fracture mode of capsule are also discussed.The numerical results indicate that increasing the strength of the interfacial transition zone around the capsule can increase the load-carrying capacity of self-healing concrete.Moreover,given a similar fracture strength around the interface of the capsule,the fracture probability of capsule in encapsulation-based self-healing concrete is strongly dependent on the core-shell thickness ratio..展开更多
Organic matter-induced mineralization is a green and versatile method for synthesizing hybrid nanostructured materials,where the material properties are mainly influenced by the species of natural biomolecules,linear ...Organic matter-induced mineralization is a green and versatile method for synthesizing hybrid nanostructured materials,where the material properties are mainly influenced by the species of natural biomolecules,linear synthetic polymer,or small molecules,limiting their diversity.Herein,we adopted dendrimer poly(amidoamine)(PAMAM)as the inducer to synthesize organosilica-PAMAM network(OSPN)capsules for mannose isomerase(MIase)encapsulation based on a hard-templating method.The structure of OSPN capsules can be precisely regulated by adjusting the molecular weight and concentration of PAMAM,thereby demonstrating a substantial impact on the kinetic behavior of the MIase@OSPN system.The MIase@OSPN system was used for catalytic production of mannose from Dfructose.A mannose yield of 22.24% was obtained,which is higher than that of MIase in organosilica network capsules and similar to that of the free enzyme.The overall catalytic efficiency(kcat/Km)of the MIase@OSPN system for the substrate D-fructose was up to 0.556 s^(-1)·mmol^(-1)·L.Meanwhile,the MIase@OSPN system showed excellent stability and recyclability,maintaining more than 50% of the yield even after 12 cycles.展开更多
Hydrogen-bonded capsules have been widely employed as supramolecular hosts for organic molecular vips.Encapsulation of fullerenes by capsules is relatively scarce,especially those that utilize sulfur atoms as hydrog...Hydrogen-bonded capsules have been widely employed as supramolecular hosts for organic molecular vips.Encapsulation of fullerenes by capsules is relatively scarce,especially those that utilize sulfur atoms as hydrogen-bond acceptors.Herein,we describe,in both solution and solid state,a bowl-shaped nanobelt[8]cyclophenoxathiin 1a and its tetra-methylated derivative 1b that can form C–H⋯S hydrogen-bonded capsules induced by complexation with suitable fullerenes.1a strongly encapsulates C60,C70,or 6,6-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PC61BM)to form a 2∶1 ternary complex featuring 16 equatorial(sp2)C–H⋯S hydrogen bonds.A pseudorotaxane structure was further obtained for the complex of 1a with PC61BM.Conversely,a 1∶1 inclusion complex was observed for binding C60 or PC61BM with 1b indicating the reduced tendency to form capsules by introducing methyl groups into the belt.Surprisingly,the capsule-like structure was retained for the 1:2 complex of C70 with 1b as observed by the presence of multiple(sp3)C–H⋯S hydrogen bonds.The strong binding affinity and tailorable complexation mode enable further applications of nanobelts in fullerene chemistry.展开更多
Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragran...Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragranceloaded capsules.In this work,the natural materials sodium alginate and gelatine are dissolved and act as the aqueous phase,lavender is dissolved in caprylic/capric triglyceride(GTCC)as the oil phase,and SiO_(2) nanoparticles with neutralwettability as a solid emulsifier to form O/W Pickering emulsions simultaneously.Finally,multi-core capsules are prepared using the drop injection method with emulsions as templates.The results show that the capsules have been successfully prepared with a spherical morphology and multi-core structure,and the encapsulation rate of multi-core capsules can reach up to 99.6%.In addition,the multi-core capsules possess desirable sustained release performance,the cumulative sustained release rate of fragrance at 25℃over 49 days is only 32.5%.It is attributed to the significant protection of multi-core structure,Pickering emulsion nanoparticle membranes,and hydrogel network shell for encapsulated fragrance.This study is designed to deliver a new strategy for using sustained-release technology with fragrance in food,cosmetics,textiles,and other fields.展开更多
Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy...Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.展开更多
Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,lim...Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,limitations in space and energy supply have resulted in the inability to perform multiple diagnostic and treatment tasks using a single capsule.In this study,we developed a dual-functional capsule robot(DFCR)for drug delivery and tissue biopsy based on magnetic torsion spring technology.The delivery module was shown to rotate the push rod with a thrust of 894 mN to release approximately 0.3 mL of semisolid drug.The biopsy module used a built-in blade to cut tissue with a shear stress of 22.87 MPa,producing a sample of approximately 1.8 mm3.Additionally,a five-degree-of-freedom permanent magnet drive system was developed.By adjusting the strength of the unidirectional magnetic field generated by an external magnet,the capsule can be wirelessly controlled to sequentially trigger the two functions.Ex vivo tests on porcine stomachs confirmed the feasibility of the prototype capsule(12 mm in diameter and 45 mm in length)in active movement,medication,and tissue biopsy.The newly developed DFCR further expands the clinical application prospects of WCE robots in minimally invasive surgery.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mucosal healing has become an important goal of Crohn’s disease(CD)treat-ments.Modulen,enriched with transforming growth factor-beta 2,and budeso-nide are commonly accepted treatments for mild-moderate CD....BACKGROUND Mucosal healing has become an important goal of Crohn’s disease(CD)treat-ments.Modulen,enriched with transforming growth factor-beta 2,and budeso-nide are commonly accepted treatments for mild-moderate CD.However,their effects on the small bowel(SB)mucosa remain underexplored.AIM To prospectively assess clinical and mucosal responses to Modulen vs budesonide in adults with CD,using SB capsule endoscopy.METHODS Thirty patients were divided into two groups:Modulen+home-based diet(21 patients)and budesonide(9 patients)for an eight-week intervention followed by four weeks of follow-up.Clinical,laboratory,and endoscopic responses were evaluated.The mucosal changes were assessed through SB capsule endoscopy.RESULTS Results indicated significant clinical improvement in the Modulen group with reduced CD activity index(P=0.041)and improved inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire score(P=0.016).Moreover,Modulen was associated with a signifi-cant SB mucosal improvement,evidenced by a decrease in Lewis score(P=0.027).No significant changes were observed in calprotectin or other laboratory parame-ters.Conversely,budesonide exhibited more modest clinical effects,but it improved calprotectin,hemoglobin,and C-reactive protein levels(P=0.051,P=0.014,and P=0.038,respectively).The capsule endoscopy did not reveal a significant mucosal response in the budesonide group.CONCLUSION Both interventions have a role in CD treatment.Yet,their effects differ and may complement each other:Modulen yields clinical and mucosal improvements,while budesonide primarily leads mainly to laboratory improvements.展开更多
Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide ...Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate sustained-release capsules(IMSRC)combined with conventional treatments,compared to isosorbide mononitrate tablets(IMT)combined with conventional treatments,for managing angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart diseases.A network meta-analysis(NMA)was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of IMSRC and IMT.Relevant literature was sourced from databases,including PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,ScienceDirect,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP,covering publications up to July 2023.The cost-effectiveness analysis(CEA)was performed from the perspective of China’s healthcare system,utilizing inputs derived from the NMA.The analysis included 15 studies.The NMA results revealed no significant difference in efficacy and safety between IMSRC plus conventional treatments and IMT plus conventional treatments.However,both combinations were more effective than conventional treatments without isosorbide mononitrate.No differences in safety were observed among the three groups.The surface under the cumulative ranking(SUCRA)of the NMA indicated that IMT had a slight edge over IMSRC in the total effective rate of angina pectoris,whereas IMSRC showed higher probabilities for markedly effective rate and ECG effective rate compared to IMT.The incidence of adverse events was ranked as IMT>conventional preparation>IMSRC.The CEA results highlighted that the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios(ICERs)for the markedly effective and total effective rates of angina pectoris were-133.41 and-260.20,respectively.The ICERs for ECG effective rates were-83.34 and-234.24,respectively.In conclusion,while IMSRC combined with conventional treatments and IMT combined with conventional treatments were similar in efficacy and safety,IMSRC proved to be more economical.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential molecular mechanism of Qigu capsule(芪骨胶囊,QGC) in the treatment of sarcopenia through network pharmacology and to verify it experimentally.METHODS:The active compounds of QGC and ...OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential molecular mechanism of Qigu capsule(芪骨胶囊,QGC) in the treatment of sarcopenia through network pharmacology and to verify it experimentally.METHODS:The active compounds of QGC and common targets between QGC and sarcopenia were screened from databases.Then the herbs-compounds-targets network,and protein-protein interaction(PPI) network was constructed.Gene ontology(GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were performed by R software.Next,we used a dexamethasone-induced sarcopenia mouse model to evaluate the anti-sarcopenic mechanism of QGC.RESULTS:A total of 57 common targets of QGC and sarcopenia were obtained.Based on the enrichment analysis of GO and KEGG,we took the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt) signaling pathway as a key target to explore the mechanism of QGC on sarcopenia.Animal experiments showed that QGC could increase muscle strength and inhibit muscle fiber atrophy.In the model group,the expression of muscle ring finger-1 and Atrogin-1 were increased,while myosin heavy chain was decreased,QGC treatment reversed these changes.Moreover,compared with the model group,the expressions of pPI3K,p-Akt,p-mammalian target of rapamycin and pForkhead box O3 in the QGC group were all upregulated.CONCLUSION:QGC exerts an anti-sarcopenic effect by activating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway to regulate skeletal muscle protein metabolism.展开更多
Background:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is one of the most common reproductive endocrine metabolic diseases.Combined use of metformin and diane-35 has better curative effect in regulating serum hormone level(LH,FSH,...Background:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is one of the most common reproductive endocrine metabolic diseases.Combined use of metformin and diane-35 has better curative effect in regulating serum hormone level(LH,FSH,T and E2)than using metformin alone.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)can also be used to treat PCOS.According to some studies,the combined use of metformin and diane-35 and TCM have achieved better curative effect than combining metformin and diane-35 in the treatment of patients with PCOS.Methods:Computerized searches of the science,Medline,VIP,Wan Fang and China HowNet(CNKI)databases were conducted to identify eligible randomized controlled trials(RCTs)from the data obtained up to March 1,2022.The Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias in individual RCTs,and R software(version 4.0.3)was used for data statistical analysis.Results:Nine RCTs involving 1035 patients were included.Comparing to D+M,significant reduce of LH(mean difference[MD]:-1.93,95%confidence interval[CI]:-3.44,-0.42;Unit:U/L P<0.01;I2=89%)、T(MD:-1.44,95%CI-2.59,-0.30;Unit:nmol/L P<0.01;I2=98%)and significant increase of E2(MD:31.43,95%CI 24.54,38.33;Unit:pmol/L P<0.01;I2=96%)were shown in TCM+D+M.Comparing to D+M,TCM+D+M group has higher ovulation rate(RR 1.1495%CI 1.07,1.22;P=0.42;I2=0%)and higher pregnancy rate(RR 1.2995%CI 1.15,1.44;P=0.37;I2=7%).There is no significant difference between the two therapies in FSH changes(MD:-1.00,95%CI-2.27,0.28;Unit:U/L P<0.01;I2=95%).Subgroup analysis showed that compared with the Guizhi Fuling capsule group,the Kuntai capsule group had more FSH reduction and E2 increase more.In other outcome indicators,the two subgroup did not show significant differences.Conclusion:Kuntai Capsule+Diane-35+Metformin is better than Guizhi Fuling Capsule in reducing FSH,and it is also better in increasing E2.There was no significant difference between the two in LH and T hormones.There was no significant difference between Kuntai Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin and Guizhi Fuling Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin.As for the effect in lessen insulin resistance,Kuntai Capsule+Diane-35+Metformin was significantly better than Guizhi Fuling Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin.展开更多
In this letter,we comment on a recent article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xiao et al,where the authors aimed to use a deep learning model to automatically detect gastrointestinal lesions duri...In this letter,we comment on a recent article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xiao et al,where the authors aimed to use a deep learning model to automatically detect gastrointestinal lesions during capsule endoscopy(CE).CE was first presented in 2000 and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2001.The indications of CE overlap with those of regular diagnostic endoscopy.However,in clinical practice,CE is usually used to detect lesions in areas inaccessible to standard endoscopies or in cases of bleeding that might be missed during conventional endoscopy.Since the emergence of CE,many physiological and technical challenges have been faced and addressed.In this letter,we summarize the current challenges and briefly mention the proposed methods to overcome these challenges to answer a central question:Do we still need CE?展开更多
BACKGROUND Surveillance colonoscopies are predominantly normal,identifying patients for potential polypectomy is advantageous.AIM To assess colon capsule endoscopy(CCE)and/or faecal immunochemical test(FIT)as filters ...BACKGROUND Surveillance colonoscopies are predominantly normal,identifying patients for potential polypectomy is advantageous.AIM To assess colon capsule endoscopy(CCE)and/or faecal immunochemical test(FIT)as filters in surveillance.METHODS Patients aged≥18 due for polyp surveillance were invited for CCE and FIT.Identifying polyps or colorectal cancer resulted in a positive CCE.Significant lesions(≥3 polyps or≥6 mm polyps),incomplete studies and positive FITs(≥225 ng/mL)were referred for endoscopy.CCE and endoscopy results,FIT accuracy and patient preference were assessed.RESULTS From a total of 126 CCEs[mean age 64(31-80),67(53.2%)males),70.6%(89/126)were excreted,86.5%(109/126)had adequate image quality.CCE positivity was 70.6%(89/126),42.9%(54/126)having significant polyps with 63.5%(80/126)referred for endoscopy(19 sigmoidoscopies,61 colonoscopies).CCE reduced endoscopy need by 36.5%(46/126)and 51.6%(65/126)were spared a colonoscopy.CCE positive predictive value was 88.2%(45/51).Significant extracolonic findings were reported in 3.2%(4/126).Patients with positive CCEs were older>65[odds ratio(OR)=2.5,95%confidence interval(CI):1.1517-5.5787,P=0.0159],with personal history of polyps(OR=2.3,95%CI:0.9734-5.4066,P=0.045),with high/intermediate polyp surveillance risk(OR=5.4,95%CI:1.1979-24.3824,P=0.0156).Overall,5/114(4.4%)FITs were positive(range:0-1394 ng/mL,mean:54 ng/mL).Sensitivity(9.6%)and negative predictive values(20.3%)were inadequate.Receiver operating curve analysis gave a sensitivity and specificity of 26.9%and 91.7%,for FIT of 43 ng/mL.Patients preferred CCE 63.3%(76/120),with less impact on daily activities(21.7%vs 93.2%)and time off work(average days 0.9 vs 1.2,P=0.0201).CONCLUSION CCE appears effective in low-risk polyp surveillance.FIT does not appear to be of benefit in surveillance.展开更多
基金the financial support from the projects of Dow Agro Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture of China (2110402)the Beijing Agriculture Innovation Consortium (BAIC01-2017) over the years
文摘Combined use of chloropicrin （Pic） and 1,3-dicloropropene （1,3-D） is as effective as methyl bromide （MB） at controlling soilborne diseases in many trials and commercial uses. However, Pic and 1,3-D are both highly volatile and may pose strong exposure risks to humans and the environment. A gelatin capsule formulation containing Pic and 1,3-D has been developed to reduce exposure risks to workers and bystanders and improved application safety. We conducted two experiments in tomato and cucumber greenhouses located in Beijing and Qingdao, China, to study the efficacy of Pic plus 1,3-D gelatin capsules applied at different dosages and soil depths. Results indicated that both injection and gelatin capsules of Pic plus 1,3-D provided good control of soil nematodes and reduced disease index of Fusarium wilt and root-knot nematode. Plant yield of tomato and cucumber treated with gelatin capsules was similar to MB treatment. Based on our results, gelatin capsules applied at a soil depth of 15 cm provided better control of soilborne diseases and led to higher fruit yield compared to an application depth of 5 cm. In conclusion, a gelatin capsule of Pic plus 1,3-D is a promising and novel formulation, which not only shows good efficacy in controlling soilborne diseases, but also reduces potential exposure risks of fumigants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273102,31870957,and 52302344)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.DUT24YG155,DUT20YG103,and DUT22LAB601)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Plan Joint Plan(No.2023JH2/101700341)。
文摘Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.
基金supported by the Project Nos.PID2022-137339OB-C22 of the“Plan Estatal 2021-2023R”of the Spanish Government and ENR-IFE.01.CEA of EUROFUSION.
文摘Achieving uniform X-ray irradiation in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion(ICF)is a key challenge for successful capsule implosion.Spherical hohlraums,particularly those with octahedral laser entrance holes(LEHs),are an alternative to the cylindrical hohlraums currently considered for ICF at NIF(USA)and LMJ(France).These spherical hohlraums are advantageous in terms of irradiation uniformity on the fusion capsule because,owing to their octahedral symmetry,low-order asymmetries cancel out intrinsically.However,they may be less favorable from an energetic point of view,primarily owing to radiation losses through their multiple LEHs.The net balance of these advantages and disadvantages is difficult to determine,because,unlike cylindrical hohlraums,they require fully 3D modeling.To address this,a new version of the MULTI-3D simulation code has been developed.MULTI-3D is a 3D radiation-hydrodynamics code with arbitrary Langrangian-Eulerian(ALE)hydrodynamics,multigroup SN radiation transport,and ray-tracing laser deposition.Using this tool,several aspects of the behavior of spherical hohlraums have been analyzed,with special attention to phenomena inaccessible to 2D modeling.In these targets,laser beams strike the inner walls at very oblique angles,and the expansion of plasma significantly alters the locations where primary X rays are produced.Furthermore,the complex distribution of laser hot spots leads to mutual interactions,where plasma bubbles from one beam intersect the path of another.The laser-to-X-ray energy conversion efficiency has been analyzed as a function of key parameters.The symmetry on the capsule has also been evaluated,revealing nonuniformities of less than 1%.
文摘AIM:To assess the visual acuity and visual quality of cataract patients who received femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery(FLACS)and multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL)implantation with an improved polishing technique during a 1-year follow-up period.METHODS:This study included 74 eyes from 37 patients,comprising 17 males and 20 females,with a mean age of 51.74±7.80 years.Using a coin toss method,one eye per patient was randomly selected for improved anterior capsular polishing,while the other eye received standard irrigation/aspiration(I/A)polishing.The polishing group consisted of 37 eyes,including 21 right and 16 left eyes,while the control group comprised the contralateral fellow eyes of the same individuals in the polishing group.Visual acuity and quality of the patients were evaluated before surgery and at 1 wk,1,6,and 12 mo after surgery.The OPD-Scan III was utilized to assess high-order aberrations,while the optical quality analysis system(OQAS)was employed to evaluate modulation transfer function(MTF cutoff),Strehl ratio(SR),and objective scatter index(OSI)for the purpose of visual quality assessment.Paired t-tests and repeated measures analysis of variance(ANOVA)were utilized to compare the results,and the SNK-q post hoc test was applied to identify significant differences.RESULTS:The polishing group’s uncorrected distant visual acuity(UDVA)and uncorrected near visual acuity(UNVA)significantly improved 1-week post-surgery(all P<0.05).At 12-months,UDVA,UNVA,and corrected distant visual acuity(CDVA)were better than the control group(P<0.05).The MTF cutoff,SR,OSI,and high-order aberrations in the polishing group also showed significant improvements compared to the control group at 12 mo(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The improved capsular polishing method has been demonstrated to effectively maintain visual acuity and visual quality in patients with MIOL after FLACS within 1 a.
文摘The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship,carrying no astronauts,touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m.(Beijing Time)on January 19,according to the China Manned Space Agency(CMSA).
基金framework of the EUROfusion Consortium,funded by the European Union via the Euratom Research and Training Programme(Grant Agreement No.101052200—EUROfusion)The CRESCO-ENEAGRID High Performance Computing infrastructure is funded by ENEA+3 种基金the Italian National Agency for New Technologies,Energy and Sustainable Economic Developmentby Italian and European research programmesthe framework of the“Universities’Excellence Initiative”programme by the Ministry of Education,Science and Sports of the Republic of Lithuania under an agreement with the Research Council of Lithuania(Project No.S-A-UEI-23-6)support was received through EU LASERLAB-EUROPE JRAextension(Grant Agreement No.871124,Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme).
文摘Inertial confinement fusion(ICF)requires a constant search for the most effective materials to improve the efficiency of compression of the capsule and of laser-to-target energy transfer.Foams could provide a solution,but they require further experimental and theoretical investigation.The new 3D-printing technologies,such as two-photon polymerization,are opening a new era in the production of foams,allowing fine control of material morphology.Very few detailed studies of the interaction of foams with high-power lasers in regimes relevant for ICF have been described in the literature to date,and more investigation is needed.In this work,we present the results of an experimental campaign performed at the ABC laser facility at ENEA Centro Ricerche Frascati in which 3D-printed microstructured materials were irradiated at high power.3D simulations of the laser-target interaction performed with the FLASH code reveal that the laser is scattered by plasma density gradients and channeled into the structure when the center of the focal spot is on the through hole.The time required for the laser to completely ablate the structure given by the simulations is in good agreement with the experimental measurement.Measurements of the reflected and transmitted laser light indicate that scattering occurred during the irradiation,in accordance with the simulations.Two-plasmon decay has also been found to be active during irradiation.
基金Supported and financed by RISTEKDIKTI(Directorate General of Resources for Science,Technology and Higher Education.Ministry of Research,Technology and Higher Education of Indonesia)under funding agreement No:153.39/E4.4/2014the German Academic Exchange Program(DAAD).
文摘Finite element analysis is developed to simulate the breakage of capsule in capsule-based self-healing concrete.A 2D circular capsule with different core-shell thickness ratios embedded in the mortar matrix is analyzed numerically along with their interfacial transition zone.Zero-thickness cohesive elements are pre-inserted into solid elements to represent potential cracks.This study focuses on the effects of mismatch fracture properties,namely fracture strength and energy,between capsule and mortar matrix into the breakage likelihood of the capsule.The extensive simulations of 2D specimens under uniaxial tension were carried out to investigate the key features on the fracture patterns of the capsule and produce the fracture maps as the results.The developed fracture maps of capsules present a simple but valuable tool to assist the experimentalists in designing appropriate capsule materials for self-healing concrete.
基金supported and financed by RISTEKDIKTI(Directorate General of Resources for Science,Technology and Higher Education,Ministry of Research,Technology and Higher Education of Indonesia)under funding agreement No.153.39/E4.4/2014,and the German Academic Exchange Program(DAAD).The supports are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘This paper investigates the fracture process of a capsule when subjected to uniaxial tension in encapsulation-based self-healing concrete.A circular capsule embedded in the mortar matrix is considered along with different ratios of core-shell thickness.To represent potential cracks,zero thickness cohesive elements are pre-inserted throughout element boundaries.The effects of fracture strength around the interfacial transition zone of the capsule are analyzed.The crack nucleation,propagation,and fracture mode of capsule are also discussed.The numerical results indicate that increasing the strength of the interfacial transition zone around the capsule can increase the load-carrying capacity of self-healing concrete.Moreover,given a similar fracture strength around the interface of the capsule,the fracture probability of capsule in encapsulation-based self-healing concrete is strongly dependent on the core-shell thickness ratio..
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFC210-2300)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2105902)+2 种基金Tianjin Synthetic Biotechnology Innovation Capacity Improvement Project(Grant No.TSBICIP-KJGG-003)Open Funding Project of the State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering of China(Grant No.2020KF-06)Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations.
文摘Organic matter-induced mineralization is a green and versatile method for synthesizing hybrid nanostructured materials,where the material properties are mainly influenced by the species of natural biomolecules,linear synthetic polymer,or small molecules,limiting their diversity.Herein,we adopted dendrimer poly(amidoamine)(PAMAM)as the inducer to synthesize organosilica-PAMAM network(OSPN)capsules for mannose isomerase(MIase)encapsulation based on a hard-templating method.The structure of OSPN capsules can be precisely regulated by adjusting the molecular weight and concentration of PAMAM,thereby demonstrating a substantial impact on the kinetic behavior of the MIase@OSPN system.The MIase@OSPN system was used for catalytic production of mannose from Dfructose.A mannose yield of 22.24% was obtained,which is higher than that of MIase in organosilica network capsules and similar to that of the free enzyme.The overall catalytic efficiency(kcat/Km)of the MIase@OSPN system for the substrate D-fructose was up to 0.556 s^(-1)·mmol^(-1)·L.Meanwhile,the MIase@OSPN system showed excellent stability and recyclability,maintaining more than 50% of the yield even after 12 cycles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.21971268 and 22171295)the Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(grant no.2017ZT07C069)+1 种基金Pearl River Talent Program(grant no.2017GC010623)the Starry Night Science Fund of Zhejiang University Shanghai Institute for Advanced Study(grant no.SN-ZJU-SIAS-006)for financial support.
文摘Hydrogen-bonded capsules have been widely employed as supramolecular hosts for organic molecular vips.Encapsulation of fullerenes by capsules is relatively scarce,especially those that utilize sulfur atoms as hydrogen-bond acceptors.Herein,we describe,in both solution and solid state,a bowl-shaped nanobelt[8]cyclophenoxathiin 1a and its tetra-methylated derivative 1b that can form C–H⋯S hydrogen-bonded capsules induced by complexation with suitable fullerenes.1a strongly encapsulates C60,C70,or 6,6-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PC61BM)to form a 2∶1 ternary complex featuring 16 equatorial(sp2)C–H⋯S hydrogen bonds.A pseudorotaxane structure was further obtained for the complex of 1a with PC61BM.Conversely,a 1∶1 inclusion complex was observed for binding C60 or PC61BM with 1b indicating the reduced tendency to form capsules by introducing methyl groups into the belt.Surprisingly,the capsule-like structure was retained for the 1:2 complex of C70 with 1b as observed by the presence of multiple(sp3)C–H⋯S hydrogen bonds.The strong binding affinity and tailorable complexation mode enable further applications of nanobelts in fullerene chemistry.
文摘Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragranceloaded capsules.In this work,the natural materials sodium alginate and gelatine are dissolved and act as the aqueous phase,lavender is dissolved in caprylic/capric triglyceride(GTCC)as the oil phase,and SiO_(2) nanoparticles with neutralwettability as a solid emulsifier to form O/W Pickering emulsions simultaneously.Finally,multi-core capsules are prepared using the drop injection method with emulsions as templates.The results show that the capsules have been successfully prepared with a spherical morphology and multi-core structure,and the encapsulation rate of multi-core capsules can reach up to 99.6%.In addition,the multi-core capsules possess desirable sustained release performance,the cumulative sustained release rate of fragrance at 25℃over 49 days is only 32.5%.It is attributed to the significant protection of multi-core structure,Pickering emulsion nanoparticle membranes,and hydrogel network shell for encapsulated fragrance.This study is designed to deliver a new strategy for using sustained-release technology with fragrance in food,cosmetics,textiles,and other fields.
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105072)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ24E050004)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Outstanding Youth Program(No.BK20230072)a grant from Suzhou Industrial Foresight and Key Core Technology Project(No.SYC2022044)grants from Jiangsu Qinglan Project and Jiangsu 333 High-level Talents.
文摘Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,limitations in space and energy supply have resulted in the inability to perform multiple diagnostic and treatment tasks using a single capsule.In this study,we developed a dual-functional capsule robot(DFCR)for drug delivery and tissue biopsy based on magnetic torsion spring technology.The delivery module was shown to rotate the push rod with a thrust of 894 mN to release approximately 0.3 mL of semisolid drug.The biopsy module used a built-in blade to cut tissue with a shear stress of 22.87 MPa,producing a sample of approximately 1.8 mm3.Additionally,a five-degree-of-freedom permanent magnet drive system was developed.By adjusting the strength of the unidirectional magnetic field generated by an external magnet,the capsule can be wirelessly controlled to sequentially trigger the two functions.Ex vivo tests on porcine stomachs confirmed the feasibility of the prototype capsule(12 mm in diameter and 45 mm in length)in active movement,medication,and tissue biopsy.The newly developed DFCR further expands the clinical application prospects of WCE robots in minimally invasive surgery.
文摘BACKGROUND Mucosal healing has become an important goal of Crohn’s disease(CD)treat-ments.Modulen,enriched with transforming growth factor-beta 2,and budeso-nide are commonly accepted treatments for mild-moderate CD.However,their effects on the small bowel(SB)mucosa remain underexplored.AIM To prospectively assess clinical and mucosal responses to Modulen vs budesonide in adults with CD,using SB capsule endoscopy.METHODS Thirty patients were divided into two groups:Modulen+home-based diet(21 patients)and budesonide(9 patients)for an eight-week intervention followed by four weeks of follow-up.Clinical,laboratory,and endoscopic responses were evaluated.The mucosal changes were assessed through SB capsule endoscopy.RESULTS Results indicated significant clinical improvement in the Modulen group with reduced CD activity index(P=0.041)and improved inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire score(P=0.016).Moreover,Modulen was associated with a signifi-cant SB mucosal improvement,evidenced by a decrease in Lewis score(P=0.027).No significant changes were observed in calprotectin or other laboratory parame-ters.Conversely,budesonide exhibited more modest clinical effects,but it improved calprotectin,hemoglobin,and C-reactive protein levels(P=0.051,P=0.014,and P=0.038,respectively).The capsule endoscopy did not reveal a significant mucosal response in the budesonide group.CONCLUSION Both interventions have a role in CD treatment.Yet,their effects differ and may complement each other:Modulen yields clinical and mucosal improvements,while budesonide primarily leads mainly to laboratory improvements.
基金The 2022 Ministry of Education General Project for Humanities and Social Sciences Research(Grant No.22YJAZH147)the General Subject of Guangzhou Philosophy and Social Science Development“14th Five-Year Plan”in 2023(Grant No.2023GZYB68)+2 种基金China University Industry-Academia-Research Innovation Fund-Huatong Guokang Medical Research Special Project(Grant No.2023HT017)2024 Guangdong Province General Project for the Planning of Philosophy and Social Sciences(Grant No.GD24CGL29)the Innovation Team Project of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province(Grant No.2022WCXTD011).
文摘Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate sustained-release capsules(IMSRC)combined with conventional treatments,compared to isosorbide mononitrate tablets(IMT)combined with conventional treatments,for managing angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart diseases.A network meta-analysis(NMA)was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of IMSRC and IMT.Relevant literature was sourced from databases,including PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,ScienceDirect,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP,covering publications up to July 2023.The cost-effectiveness analysis(CEA)was performed from the perspective of China’s healthcare system,utilizing inputs derived from the NMA.The analysis included 15 studies.The NMA results revealed no significant difference in efficacy and safety between IMSRC plus conventional treatments and IMT plus conventional treatments.However,both combinations were more effective than conventional treatments without isosorbide mononitrate.No differences in safety were observed among the three groups.The surface under the cumulative ranking(SUCRA)of the NMA indicated that IMT had a slight edge over IMSRC in the total effective rate of angina pectoris,whereas IMSRC showed higher probabilities for markedly effective rate and ECG effective rate compared to IMT.The incidence of adverse events was ranked as IMT>conventional preparation>IMSRC.The CEA results highlighted that the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios(ICERs)for the markedly effective and total effective rates of angina pectoris were-133.41 and-260.20,respectively.The ICERs for ECG effective rates were-83.34 and-234.24,respectively.In conclusion,while IMSRC combined with conventional treatments and IMT combined with conventional treatments were similar in efficacy and safety,IMSRC proved to be more economical.
基金Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Chronic Musculoskeletal Diseases (20MC1920600)Shanghai Key Clinical Specialty "Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopaedic Traumatology"(shslczdzk03901)+3 种基金The Second Round of Construction Project of National TCM Academic School Inheritance Studio "Shi's Trauma Department"[Letter of the People's Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2019) No.62]Shanghai High-level Local Universities "Chronic Muscle and Bone Damage Research and Transformation" Innovation Team [No.3 of Shanghai Education Commission (2022)]Program for Shanghai High-Level Local University Innovation Team (SZY20220315)Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center Clinical Three-year Action Plan (SHDC2020CR3090B)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential molecular mechanism of Qigu capsule(芪骨胶囊,QGC) in the treatment of sarcopenia through network pharmacology and to verify it experimentally.METHODS:The active compounds of QGC and common targets between QGC and sarcopenia were screened from databases.Then the herbs-compounds-targets network,and protein-protein interaction(PPI) network was constructed.Gene ontology(GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were performed by R software.Next,we used a dexamethasone-induced sarcopenia mouse model to evaluate the anti-sarcopenic mechanism of QGC.RESULTS:A total of 57 common targets of QGC and sarcopenia were obtained.Based on the enrichment analysis of GO and KEGG,we took the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt) signaling pathway as a key target to explore the mechanism of QGC on sarcopenia.Animal experiments showed that QGC could increase muscle strength and inhibit muscle fiber atrophy.In the model group,the expression of muscle ring finger-1 and Atrogin-1 were increased,while myosin heavy chain was decreased,QGC treatment reversed these changes.Moreover,compared with the model group,the expressions of pPI3K,p-Akt,p-mammalian target of rapamycin and pForkhead box O3 in the QGC group were all upregulated.CONCLUSION:QGC exerts an anti-sarcopenic effect by activating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway to regulate skeletal muscle protein metabolism.
文摘Background:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is one of the most common reproductive endocrine metabolic diseases.Combined use of metformin and diane-35 has better curative effect in regulating serum hormone level(LH,FSH,T and E2)than using metformin alone.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)can also be used to treat PCOS.According to some studies,the combined use of metformin and diane-35 and TCM have achieved better curative effect than combining metformin and diane-35 in the treatment of patients with PCOS.Methods:Computerized searches of the science,Medline,VIP,Wan Fang and China HowNet(CNKI)databases were conducted to identify eligible randomized controlled trials(RCTs)from the data obtained up to March 1,2022.The Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias in individual RCTs,and R software(version 4.0.3)was used for data statistical analysis.Results:Nine RCTs involving 1035 patients were included.Comparing to D+M,significant reduce of LH(mean difference[MD]:-1.93,95%confidence interval[CI]:-3.44,-0.42;Unit:U/L P<0.01;I2=89%)、T(MD:-1.44,95%CI-2.59,-0.30;Unit:nmol/L P<0.01;I2=98%)and significant increase of E2(MD:31.43,95%CI 24.54,38.33;Unit:pmol/L P<0.01;I2=96%)were shown in TCM+D+M.Comparing to D+M,TCM+D+M group has higher ovulation rate(RR 1.1495%CI 1.07,1.22;P=0.42;I2=0%)and higher pregnancy rate(RR 1.2995%CI 1.15,1.44;P=0.37;I2=7%).There is no significant difference between the two therapies in FSH changes(MD:-1.00,95%CI-2.27,0.28;Unit:U/L P<0.01;I2=95%).Subgroup analysis showed that compared with the Guizhi Fuling capsule group,the Kuntai capsule group had more FSH reduction and E2 increase more.In other outcome indicators,the two subgroup did not show significant differences.Conclusion:Kuntai Capsule+Diane-35+Metformin is better than Guizhi Fuling Capsule in reducing FSH,and it is also better in increasing E2.There was no significant difference between the two in LH and T hormones.There was no significant difference between Kuntai Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin and Guizhi Fuling Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin.As for the effect in lessen insulin resistance,Kuntai Capsule+Diane-35+Metformin was significantly better than Guizhi Fuling Capsules+Diane-35+Metformin.
文摘In this letter,we comment on a recent article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology by Xiao et al,where the authors aimed to use a deep learning model to automatically detect gastrointestinal lesions during capsule endoscopy(CE).CE was first presented in 2000 and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2001.The indications of CE overlap with those of regular diagnostic endoscopy.However,in clinical practice,CE is usually used to detect lesions in areas inaccessible to standard endoscopies or in cases of bleeding that might be missed during conventional endoscopy.Since the emergence of CE,many physiological and technical challenges have been faced and addressed.In this letter,we summarize the current challenges and briefly mention the proposed methods to overcome these challenges to answer a central question:Do we still need CE?
文摘BACKGROUND Surveillance colonoscopies are predominantly normal,identifying patients for potential polypectomy is advantageous.AIM To assess colon capsule endoscopy(CCE)and/or faecal immunochemical test(FIT)as filters in surveillance.METHODS Patients aged≥18 due for polyp surveillance were invited for CCE and FIT.Identifying polyps or colorectal cancer resulted in a positive CCE.Significant lesions(≥3 polyps or≥6 mm polyps),incomplete studies and positive FITs(≥225 ng/mL)were referred for endoscopy.CCE and endoscopy results,FIT accuracy and patient preference were assessed.RESULTS From a total of 126 CCEs[mean age 64(31-80),67(53.2%)males),70.6%(89/126)were excreted,86.5%(109/126)had adequate image quality.CCE positivity was 70.6%(89/126),42.9%(54/126)having significant polyps with 63.5%(80/126)referred for endoscopy(19 sigmoidoscopies,61 colonoscopies).CCE reduced endoscopy need by 36.5%(46/126)and 51.6%(65/126)were spared a colonoscopy.CCE positive predictive value was 88.2%(45/51).Significant extracolonic findings were reported in 3.2%(4/126).Patients with positive CCEs were older>65[odds ratio(OR)=2.5,95%confidence interval(CI):1.1517-5.5787,P=0.0159],with personal history of polyps(OR=2.3,95%CI:0.9734-5.4066,P=0.045),with high/intermediate polyp surveillance risk(OR=5.4,95%CI:1.1979-24.3824,P=0.0156).Overall,5/114(4.4%)FITs were positive(range:0-1394 ng/mL,mean:54 ng/mL).Sensitivity(9.6%)and negative predictive values(20.3%)were inadequate.Receiver operating curve analysis gave a sensitivity and specificity of 26.9%and 91.7%,for FIT of 43 ng/mL.Patients preferred CCE 63.3%(76/120),with less impact on daily activities(21.7%vs 93.2%)and time off work(average days 0.9 vs 1.2,P=0.0201).CONCLUSION CCE appears effective in low-risk polyp surveillance.FIT does not appear to be of benefit in surveillance.
