The orthorhombic CuNb_(2)O_(6)(O-CNO)is established as a competitive anode for lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)owing to its attractive compositional/structural merits.However,the high-temperature synthesis(>900℃)and c...The orthorhombic CuNb_(2)O_(6)(O-CNO)is established as a competitive anode for lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)owing to its attractive compositional/structural merits.However,the high-temperature synthesis(>900℃)and controversial charge-storage mechanism always limit its applications.Herein,we develop a low-temperature strategy to fabricate a nano-blocks-constructed hierarchical accordional O-CNO framework by employing multilayered Nb_(2)CT_(x)as the niobium source.The intrinsic stress-induced formation/transformation mechanism of the monoclinic CuNb_(2)O_(6)to O-CNO is tentatively put forward.Furthermore,the integrated phase conversion and solid solution lithium-storage mechanism is reasonably unveiled with comprehensive in(ex)situ characterizations.Thanks to its unique structural merits and lithium-storage process,the resulted O-CNO anode is endowed with a large capacity of 150.3 mAh g^(-1)at 2.0 A g^(-1),along with long-duration cycling behaviors.Furthermore,the constructed O-CNO-based LICs exhibit a high energy(138.9 Wh kg^(-1))and power(4.0 kW kg^(-1))densities with a modest cycling stability(15.8%capacity degradation after 3000 consecutive cycles).More meaningfully,the in-depth insights into the formation and charge-storage process here can promote the extensive development of binary metal Nb-based oxides for advanced LICs.展开更多
Fault diagnosis of traction systems is important for the safety operation of high-speed trains.Long-term operation of the trains will degrade the performance of systems,which decreases the fault detection accuracy.To ...Fault diagnosis of traction systems is important for the safety operation of high-speed trains.Long-term operation of the trains will degrade the performance of systems,which decreases the fault detection accuracy.To solve this problem,this paper proposes a fault detection method developed by a Generalized Autoencoder(GAE)for systems with performance degradation.The advantage of this method is that it can accurately detect faults when the traction system of high-speed trains is affected by performance degradation.Regardless of the probability distribution,it can handle any data,and the GAE has extremely high sensitivity in anomaly detection.Finally,the effectiveness of this method is verified through the Traction Drive Control System(TDCS)platform.At different performance degradation levels,our method’s experimental results are superior to traditional methods.展开更多
Backgrounds:Percutaneous ultrasound(US)and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)-guided pancreatic biopsies are widely accepted in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases.Studies comparing the diagnostic performance of US-and EUS-g...Backgrounds:Percutaneous ultrasound(US)and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)-guided pancreatic biopsies are widely accepted in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases.Studies comparing the diagnostic performance of US-and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies are lacking.This study aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yields of US-and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies and identify the risk factors for inconclusive biopsies.Methods:Of the 1074 solid pancreatic lesions diagnosed from January 2017 to February 2021 in our center,275 underwent EUS-guided fine needle aspiration(EUS-FNA),and 799 underwent US-guided core needle biopsy(US-CNB/FNA).The outcomes were inconclusive pathological biopsy,diagnostic accuracy and the need for repeat biopsy.All of the included factors and diagnostic performances of both USCNB/FNA and EUS-FNA were compared,and the independent predictors for the study outcomes were identified.Results:The diagnostic accuracy was 89.8%for EUS-FNA and 95.2%for US-CNB/FNA(P=0.001).Biopsy under EUS guidance[odds ratio(OR)=1.808,95%confidence interval(CI):1.083-3.019;P=0.024],lesion size<2 cm(OR=2.069,95%CI:1.145-3.737;P=0.016),hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.274,95%CI:0.097-0.775;P=0.015)and non-pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma carcinoma(PDAC)diagnosis(OR=2.637,95%CI:1.563-4.449;P<0.001)were identified as factors associated with inconclusive pathological biopsy.Hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.236,95%CI:0.064-0.869;P=0.030),lesions in the uncinate process of the pancreas(OR=3.506,95%CI:1.831-6.713;P<0.001)and non-PDAC diagnosis(OR=2.622,95%CI:1.278-5.377;P=0.009)were independent predictors for repeat biopsy.Biopsy under EUS guidance(OR=2.024,95%CI:1.195-3.429;P=0.009),lesions in the uncinate process of the pancreas(OR=1.776,95%CI:1.014-3.108;P=0.044)and hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.127,95%CI:0.047-0.347;P<0.001)were associated with diagnostic accuracy.Conclusions:In conclusion,both percutaneous US-and EUS-guided biopsies of solid pancreatic lesions are safe and effective;though the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA is inferior to US-CNB/FNA.A tailored pancreatic biopsy should be considered a part of the management algorithm for the diagnosis of solid pancreatic disease.展开更多
BACKGROUND As ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy(PLB)has become a standard and important method in the management of liver disease in our country,a periodical audit of the major complications is needed.AIM To...BACKGROUND As ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy(PLB)has become a standard and important method in the management of liver disease in our country,a periodical audit of the major complications is needed.AIM To determine the annual incidence of major complications following ultrasoundguided PLB and to identify variables that are significantly associated with an increased risk of major complications.METHODS A total of 1857 consecutive cases of PLB were included in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2021.The major complication rate and all-cause 30-d mortality rate were determined.Multivariate analyses were performed by logistic regression to investigate the risk factors associated with major complications and all-cause 30-d mortality following ultrasound-guided PLB.RESULTS In this audit of 1857 liver biopsies,10 cases(0.53%)of major complications occurred following ultrasound-guided PLB.The overall all-cause mortality rate at 30 d after PLB was 0.27%(5 cases).Two cases(0.11%)were attributed to major hemorrhage within 7 d after liver biopsy.Fibrinogen less than 2 g/L[odds ratio(OR):17.226;95%confidence interval(CI):2.647-112.102;P=0.003],post-biopsy hemoglobin level(OR:0.963;95%CI:0.942-0.985;P=0.001),obstructive jaundice(OR:6.698;95%CI:1.133-39.596;P=0.036),application of anticoagulants/antiplatelet medications(OR:24.078;95%CI:1.678-345.495;P=0.019)and age(OR:1.096;95%CI:1.012-1.187;P=0.025)were statistically associated with the incidence of major complications after PLB.CONCLUSION In conclusion,the results of this annual audit confirmed that ultrasound-guided PLB can be performed safely,with a major complication rate within the accepted range.Strict patient selection and peri-biopsy laboratory assessment are more important than procedural factors for optimizing the safety outcomes of this procedure.展开更多
Keloids,which are abnormal manifestations of wound healing,can result in significant functional impairment and aesthetic deformities.The pathogenesis of keloids is multifaceted and complex and influenced by various fa...Keloids,which are abnormal manifestations of wound healing,can result in significant functional impairment and aesthetic deformities.The pathogenesis of keloids is multifaceted and complex and influenced by various factors,such as genetics,the environment,and immune responses.The evolution of keloid treatment has progressed from traditional surgical excision to a contemporary combination of therapies including injection and radiation treatments,among others.This article provides a comprehensive review of keloid pathogenesis and treatment,emphasizing the latest advances in the field.Ultimately,this review underscores the necessity for continued research to enhance our understanding of keloid pathogenesis and to devise more effective treatments for this challenging condition.展开更多
In the present study, eight strains were isolated from 20 cow vagina samples and identified using phenotype, biochemical analysis, sugar fermentation tests, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Among eight strains, only SQ...In the present study, eight strains were isolated from 20 cow vagina samples and identified using phenotype, biochemical analysis, sugar fermentation tests, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Among eight strains, only SQ0048 was identified as Lactobacillus johnsonii based on a series of biochemical testing (including the adhesion test, catalase test, bacteriocin production test, antibacterial test, and pH value), suggesting that its biological activity was superior to the other seven strains. Furthermore, SQ0048 had the lowest pH value (4.32) and the shortest fermentation time (8 h) compared with the other strains. The adhesion rate of SQ0048 was significantly higher than that of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, with an average adhesion number of 304 ± 2.67. The hydrogen peroxide production testing in SQ0048 was positive;in addition, bacteriocin gene of SQ0048, encoding an approximately 10-kDa product, was successfully cloned, expressed, and detected using the SDS-PAGE method. Meanwhile, SQ0048 had a weak inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, the expression products of the bacteriocin gene of SQ0048 had a very strong inhibitory effect on S. aureus and E. coli, with inhibition zone sizes of 18 ± 0.45 mm and 15 ± 0.60 mm, respectively. These data showed that SQ0048 has excellent antibacterial properties compared with other isolated strains and is a potential probiotic candidate to improve the health of the vaginas of cows by inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms.展开更多
Different weights of amorphous Ni–P alloy with same P contents were electrodeposited on nickel plate with same area used as cathode for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The amorphous Ni–P alloy coatings were charac...Different weights of amorphous Ni–P alloy with same P contents were electrodeposited on nickel plate with same area used as cathode for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The amorphous Ni–P alloy coatings were characterized for their surface morphology and composition through Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS) techniques, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. The electrocatalytic activity for HER in alkaline medium is determined by linear scan voltammetry(LSV) and a relationship between HER activity and capacitance is established. The capacitance varies with the loading of the Ni–P on Ni plate but the activity for HER is directly proportional to the capacitance in alkaline and vice versa. 3#Ni–P/Ni containing 3.85 mg Ni–P alloy with highest capacitance performs the best catalytic activity. This work provides direct evidence to explore the capacitance influence on the electrocatalystic activity for the HER.展开更多
BACKGROUND Optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)measurement is one of the non-invasive methods recommended for increased intracranial pressure(ICP)monitoring.AIM This study aimed to evaluate the roles of optic nerve sheat...BACKGROUND Optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)measurement is one of the non-invasive methods recommended for increased intracranial pressure(ICP)monitoring.AIM This study aimed to evaluate the roles of optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)and ONSD/eyeball transverse diameter(ETD)ratio in predicting prognosis of death in comatose patients with acute stroke during their hospitalization.METHODS A total of 67 comatose patients with acute stroke were retrospectively recruited.The ONSD and ETD were measured by cranial computed tomography(CT)scan.All patients underwent cranial CT scan within 24 h after coma onset.Patients were divided into death group and survival group according to their survival status at discharge.The differences of the ONSD and ONSD/ETD ratio between the two groups and their prognostic values were compared.RESULTS The ONSD and ONSD/ETD ratio were 6.07±0.72 mm and 0.27±0.03 in the comatose patients,respectively.The ONSD was significantly greater in the death group than that in the survival group(6.32±0.67 mm vs 5.65±0.62 mm,t=4.078,P<0.0001).The ONSD/ETD ratio was significantly higher in the death group than that in the survival group(0.28±0.03 vs 0.25±0.02,t=4.625,P<0.0001).The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.760(95%CI:0.637-0.882,P<0.0001)for the ONSD and 0.808(95%CI:0.696-0.920,P<0.0001)for the ONSD/ETD ratio.CONCLUSION The mortality increased in comatose patients with acute stroke when the ONSD was>5.7 mm or the ONSD/ETD ratio was>0.25.Both indexes could be used as prognostic tools for comatose patients with acute stroke.The ONSD/ETD ratio was more stable than the ONSD alone,which would be preferred in clinical practice.展开更多
The transport and thermoelectric properties together with annealing of the new layered Bi-chalcogenide LaOBiHgS_3 are studied. On the transport part, the insulating behavior of the as-grown sample is evidently depress...The transport and thermoelectric properties together with annealing of the new layered Bi-chalcogenide LaOBiHgS_3 are studied. On the transport part, the insulating behavior of the as-grown sample is evidently depressed by post annealing.A hump-like abnormality appears around 170 K. The thermoelectric performance of the sample is observably improved by the annealing, mainly because of the enhanced electrical conductance. The present results suggest that the physical properties of LaOBiHgS_3 are sensitive to post annealing and the possible micro adjustments that follow, indicating the layered Bi-chalcogenide family to be an ideal platform for designing novel functional materials.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effect of Staphylococcus aureus(S.aures)lysates(SALs)on herpes simplex virus type-Ⅰ(HSV1)infection in human corneal epithelial(HCE)cells and in a mouse model of HSV1 keratitis.METHODS:HCE,Vero,...AIM:To investigate the effect of Staphylococcus aureus(S.aures)lysates(SALs)on herpes simplex virus type-Ⅰ(HSV1)infection in human corneal epithelial(HCE)cells and in a mouse model of HSV1 keratitis.METHODS:HCE,Vero,HeLa,and BV2 cells were infected with HSV1[HSV1f strain,HSV1f;HSV-1-H129 with green fluorescent protein(GFP)knock-in,HSV1g].Pre-or post-infection,SAL at various concentrations was added to the culture medium for 24 h.GFP fluorescence in HSV1g or plaque formation by HSV1f were examined.The effects of heat-treated SAL,precooled acetone-precipitated SAL,and SAL subjected to ultrafiltration(100 kDa)were evaluated.The effects of other bacterial components and lysates on HSV1 infection were also tested,including lipoteichoic acid(LTA),peptidoglycan(PGN),staphylococcal protein A(SPA),andα-hemolysin from S.aureus(α-toxin)as well as lysates from a wild-type S.aureus strain,S.epidermidis,and Escherichia coli(W-SAL,SEL,and ECL,respectively).In addition,SAL eye drops were applied topically to BALB/c mice with HSV1 keratitis,followed by in vivo observations.RESULTS:The cytopathic effect,plaque formation(HSV1f),and GFP expression(HSV1g)in infected cells were inhibited by SAL in a dose-dependent manner.The active component of SAL(≥100 kDa)was heat-sensitive and retained activity after acetone precipitation.In HSV1ginfected cells,treatment with LTA-sa,α-toxin,PGN-sa,or SPA did not inhibit GFP expression.SAL,W-SAL,and SEL(but not ECL)decreased GFP expression.In mice with HSV1 keratitis,SAL reduced corneal lesions by 71%.CONCLUSION:The results of this study demonstrate that SAL can be used to inhibit HSV1 infection,particularly keratitis.Further studies are needed to determine the active components and mechanism underlying the effects of SAL.展开更多
Nowadays,the zero liquid discharge of flue gas desulfurization(FGD)wastewater from coal-fired units has attracted the attention of all countries in the world.The pretreatment methods generally have the problems of hig...Nowadays,the zero liquid discharge of flue gas desulfurization(FGD)wastewater from coal-fired units has attracted the attention of all countries in the world.The pretreatment methods generally have the problems of high operation cost,small treatment capacity,and poor flexibility.However,the membrane method can avoid the above problems.In the current research,it has not been found that someone directly uses submerged ultrafiltration to pretreat FGD wastewater.Therefore,this paper innovatively proposed to directly use ceramic ultrafiltration membrane to treat FGD wastewater,which can ensure effluent quality and improve the flexibility of the pretreatment system.In this paper,the performance of submerged ultrafiltration membrane for the filtration of FGD wastewater from a power plant was studied to optimize the filtration performance and improve the effluent quality.The effects of operating parameters such as membrane permeate flux,aeration rate and filtration/backwashing time combination on the membrane performance were studied.The results showed that when the filtration/backwashing time combination was 15 min/30 s,with the increased in permeate flux from 55 L/(m2·h)to 100 L/(m2·h),the steady transmembrane pressure(TMP)increased from 39 kPa to 70 kPa,and the fouling rate increased significantly from 4.5 kPa/h to 7.3 kPa/h;When the aeration rate increased from 10 m3/(m2·h)to 30 m3/(m2·h),the membrane pollution was much reduced.Excessive aeration rate cannot further alleviate the membrane pollution,but also brought greater energy consumption;Increasing backwashing time can effectively inhibit the formation of gel layer on the surface of the membrane and prolong the initial stage of low-pressure operation;The rejection of suspended solids(SS)and turbidity of the equipment studied in this paper can reach more than 99%under various working conditions,which can satisfy the water quality requirements of the subsequent steps.The submerged ultrafiltration membrane was suitable for the pretreatment of FGD wastewater because it can ensure the quality of permeate under the premise of long-term operation.展开更多
Objective:To quantitatively detect the expression level of PRL-2 in primary hepatocellular carcinoma using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Methods:Total RNA isolated from human HCC and liver tissue adjacent to...Objective:To quantitatively detect the expression level of PRL-2 in primary hepatocellular carcinoma using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Methods:Total RNA isolated from human HCC and liver tissue adjacent to the tumor was reversely transcribed into cDNA.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(Q-PCR) method was used to analyze the expres-sion level of PRL-2 gene.Results:The Q-PCR method was performed successfully to precisely detect RNA level.PRL-2 was expressed in all portal vein tumor thrombosis(PVTT) and HCC,but only in some paratumor tissue.The highest expression level of PRL-2 gene was recorded in PVTT;meanwhile expression level of PRL-2 was higher than that in paratumor liver tis-sues and in HCC(P < 0.01),and it was higher in HCC than that in paratumor liver tissues.Conclusion:The Q-PCR may be the most precise method to quantitatively detect RNA level and can be used in gene expression changes.The PRL-2 gene has higher expression in PVTT than that in HCC and in paratumor liver tissue cells,indicating that it plays an important role in the development and metastasis of the HCC.展开更多
Background:To summarize the concerted application and prescription rules of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of pre diabetes.Methods:Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to summarize the categories,nature,flavou...Background:To summarize the concerted application and prescription rules of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of pre diabetes.Methods:Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to summarize the categories,nature,flavour and channel tropism of drugs.The cluster analysis of high-frequency drugs was carried out by SPSS 22.0,and the association rules of high-frequency drugs were analyzed by Apriori algorithm provided by SPSS modeler 14.0.Results:One hundred and forty-six references were included,including 153 prescriptions and 131 drugs.Their frequency of use is listed in the following order.The top 3 categories of drugs were“Tonifying,Heat-Clearing”,diuresis and“Diffusing Dampness”drugs.The top 5 drugs were Huangqi(Astragali radix),Fuling(Poria),Huanglian(Coptidis rhizoma),Shanyao(Dioscoreae rhizoma),Gegen(Puerariae lobatae radix).The top 3 channel tropism of drugs were spleen,stomach and lung.The top 3 nature of drugs were cold,warm and calm.The top 3 flavour of drugs were sweet,bitter and pungent.The cluster analysis of high-frequency drugs showed that it could be classified into 4 categories:“Benefiting Qi”for promoting production of fluid,“Clearing Heat”and“Eliminating Dampness”,“Nourishing Yin”and“Clearing Heat”,and“Invigorating Spleen”for“Diffusing Dampness”.The results of association rule analysis showed that the combination with the highest degree of confidence and support was Poria-Chenpi(Citri reticulatae pericarpium)-Banxia(Pinelliae rhizoma)-Baizhu(Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma)and the combination with the highest frequency was Astragali radix-Puerariae lobatae radix.Conclusion:The pre diabetes is due to deficiency.The disease location is spleen and stomach and the pathological factor is phlegm-damp,that is why benefiting qi and invigorating spleen is regarded as the key link of clinical treatment.展开更多
In recent decades,the demand for coffee has seen a continuous increase,and the aroma and flavor of coffee has been widely studied.The current research chose coffee beans of two species(Coffea arabica and C.canephora)f...In recent decades,the demand for coffee has seen a continuous increase,and the aroma and flavor of coffee has been widely studied.The current research chose coffee beans of two species(Coffea arabica and C.canephora)from five production areas(Brazil,India,Indonesia,Uganda and Vietnam)with four different roasting degrees(medium light,medium,medium dark and dark),to investigate the difference on physicochemical properties.The results showed that Arabica coffee beans had higher concentrations of fat and organic acids,and total amount of volatile compounds,whereas Robusta beans had higher concentrations of protein.With the increase of roasting degree,the concentrations of protein,fat,organic acids,and the total amount of volatile compounds of coffee beans increased,while the concentrations of chlorogenic acid compounds decreased.The discriminant analysis indicated that the tested coffee beans could be clearly discriminated by species and roasting degrees,but not by production area.The results of this research conclude the physicochemical difference of Arabica and Robusta beans with different roasting degrees.The results can provide a theoretical basis for coffee bean selection for the relevant industries.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52072151,52171211,52102253,52271218,and U22A20145)Taishan Scholars(No.ts201712050)+1 种基金Jinan Independent Innovative Team(2020GXRC015)Major Program of Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021ZD05)
文摘The orthorhombic CuNb_(2)O_(6)(O-CNO)is established as a competitive anode for lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)owing to its attractive compositional/structural merits.However,the high-temperature synthesis(>900℃)and controversial charge-storage mechanism always limit its applications.Herein,we develop a low-temperature strategy to fabricate a nano-blocks-constructed hierarchical accordional O-CNO framework by employing multilayered Nb_(2)CT_(x)as the niobium source.The intrinsic stress-induced formation/transformation mechanism of the monoclinic CuNb_(2)O_(6)to O-CNO is tentatively put forward.Furthermore,the integrated phase conversion and solid solution lithium-storage mechanism is reasonably unveiled with comprehensive in(ex)situ characterizations.Thanks to its unique structural merits and lithium-storage process,the resulted O-CNO anode is endowed with a large capacity of 150.3 mAh g^(-1)at 2.0 A g^(-1),along with long-duration cycling behaviors.Furthermore,the constructed O-CNO-based LICs exhibit a high energy(138.9 Wh kg^(-1))and power(4.0 kW kg^(-1))densities with a modest cycling stability(15.8%capacity degradation after 3000 consecutive cycles).More meaningfully,the in-depth insights into the formation and charge-storage process here can promote the extensive development of binary metal Nb-based oxides for advanced LICs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U20A20186 and 62372063).
文摘Fault diagnosis of traction systems is important for the safety operation of high-speed trains.Long-term operation of the trains will degrade the performance of systems,which decreases the fault detection accuracy.To solve this problem,this paper proposes a fault detection method developed by a Generalized Autoencoder(GAE)for systems with performance degradation.The advantage of this method is that it can accurately detect faults when the traction system of high-speed trains is affected by performance degradation.Regardless of the probability distribution,it can handle any data,and the GAE has extremely high sensitivity in anomaly detection.Finally,the effectiveness of this method is verified through the Traction Drive Control System(TDCS)platform.At different performance degradation levels,our method’s experimental results are superior to traditional methods.
基金supported by grants from The Development Project of National Major Scientific Research Instrument(82027803)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81971623)Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZ20H180001)。
文摘Backgrounds:Percutaneous ultrasound(US)and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)-guided pancreatic biopsies are widely accepted in the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases.Studies comparing the diagnostic performance of US-and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies are lacking.This study aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yields of US-and EUS-guided pancreatic biopsies and identify the risk factors for inconclusive biopsies.Methods:Of the 1074 solid pancreatic lesions diagnosed from January 2017 to February 2021 in our center,275 underwent EUS-guided fine needle aspiration(EUS-FNA),and 799 underwent US-guided core needle biopsy(US-CNB/FNA).The outcomes were inconclusive pathological biopsy,diagnostic accuracy and the need for repeat biopsy.All of the included factors and diagnostic performances of both USCNB/FNA and EUS-FNA were compared,and the independent predictors for the study outcomes were identified.Results:The diagnostic accuracy was 89.8%for EUS-FNA and 95.2%for US-CNB/FNA(P=0.001).Biopsy under EUS guidance[odds ratio(OR)=1.808,95%confidence interval(CI):1.083-3.019;P=0.024],lesion size<2 cm(OR=2.069,95%CI:1.145-3.737;P=0.016),hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.274,95%CI:0.097-0.775;P=0.015)and non-pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma carcinoma(PDAC)diagnosis(OR=2.637,95%CI:1.563-4.449;P<0.001)were identified as factors associated with inconclusive pathological biopsy.Hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.236,95%CI:0.064-0.869;P=0.030),lesions in the uncinate process of the pancreas(OR=3.506,95%CI:1.831-6.713;P<0.001)and non-PDAC diagnosis(OR=2.622,95%CI:1.278-5.377;P=0.009)were independent predictors for repeat biopsy.Biopsy under EUS guidance(OR=2.024,95%CI:1.195-3.429;P=0.009),lesions in the uncinate process of the pancreas(OR=1.776,95%CI:1.014-3.108;P=0.044)and hypoechoic appearance(OR=0.127,95%CI:0.047-0.347;P<0.001)were associated with diagnostic accuracy.Conclusions:In conclusion,both percutaneous US-and EUS-guided biopsies of solid pancreatic lesions are safe and effective;though the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA is inferior to US-CNB/FNA.A tailored pancreatic biopsy should be considered a part of the management algorithm for the diagnosis of solid pancreatic disease.
文摘BACKGROUND As ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy(PLB)has become a standard and important method in the management of liver disease in our country,a periodical audit of the major complications is needed.AIM To determine the annual incidence of major complications following ultrasoundguided PLB and to identify variables that are significantly associated with an increased risk of major complications.METHODS A total of 1857 consecutive cases of PLB were included in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2021.The major complication rate and all-cause 30-d mortality rate were determined.Multivariate analyses were performed by logistic regression to investigate the risk factors associated with major complications and all-cause 30-d mortality following ultrasound-guided PLB.RESULTS In this audit of 1857 liver biopsies,10 cases(0.53%)of major complications occurred following ultrasound-guided PLB.The overall all-cause mortality rate at 30 d after PLB was 0.27%(5 cases).Two cases(0.11%)were attributed to major hemorrhage within 7 d after liver biopsy.Fibrinogen less than 2 g/L[odds ratio(OR):17.226;95%confidence interval(CI):2.647-112.102;P=0.003],post-biopsy hemoglobin level(OR:0.963;95%CI:0.942-0.985;P=0.001),obstructive jaundice(OR:6.698;95%CI:1.133-39.596;P=0.036),application of anticoagulants/antiplatelet medications(OR:24.078;95%CI:1.678-345.495;P=0.019)and age(OR:1.096;95%CI:1.012-1.187;P=0.025)were statistically associated with the incidence of major complications after PLB.CONCLUSION In conclusion,the results of this annual audit confirmed that ultrasound-guided PLB can be performed safely,with a major complication rate within the accepted range.Strict patient selection and peri-biopsy laboratory assessment are more important than procedural factors for optimizing the safety outcomes of this procedure.
文摘Keloids,which are abnormal manifestations of wound healing,can result in significant functional impairment and aesthetic deformities.The pathogenesis of keloids is multifaceted and complex and influenced by various factors,such as genetics,the environment,and immune responses.The evolution of keloid treatment has progressed from traditional surgical excision to a contemporary combination of therapies including injection and radiation treatments,among others.This article provides a comprehensive review of keloid pathogenesis and treatment,emphasizing the latest advances in the field.Ultimately,this review underscores the necessity for continued research to enhance our understanding of keloid pathogenesis and to devise more effective treatments for this challenging condition.
文摘In the present study, eight strains were isolated from 20 cow vagina samples and identified using phenotype, biochemical analysis, sugar fermentation tests, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Among eight strains, only SQ0048 was identified as Lactobacillus johnsonii based on a series of biochemical testing (including the adhesion test, catalase test, bacteriocin production test, antibacterial test, and pH value), suggesting that its biological activity was superior to the other seven strains. Furthermore, SQ0048 had the lowest pH value (4.32) and the shortest fermentation time (8 h) compared with the other strains. The adhesion rate of SQ0048 was significantly higher than that of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, with an average adhesion number of 304 ± 2.67. The hydrogen peroxide production testing in SQ0048 was positive;in addition, bacteriocin gene of SQ0048, encoding an approximately 10-kDa product, was successfully cloned, expressed, and detected using the SDS-PAGE method. Meanwhile, SQ0048 had a weak inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, the expression products of the bacteriocin gene of SQ0048 had a very strong inhibitory effect on S. aureus and E. coli, with inhibition zone sizes of 18 ± 0.45 mm and 15 ± 0.60 mm, respectively. These data showed that SQ0048 has excellent antibacterial properties compared with other isolated strains and is a potential probiotic candidate to improve the health of the vaginas of cows by inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:21576032 and 21376283)
文摘Different weights of amorphous Ni–P alloy with same P contents were electrodeposited on nickel plate with same area used as cathode for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The amorphous Ni–P alloy coatings were characterized for their surface morphology and composition through Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS) techniques, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis. The electrocatalytic activity for HER in alkaline medium is determined by linear scan voltammetry(LSV) and a relationship between HER activity and capacitance is established. The capacitance varies with the loading of the Ni–P on Ni plate but the activity for HER is directly proportional to the capacitance in alkaline and vice versa. 3#Ni–P/Ni containing 3.85 mg Ni–P alloy with highest capacitance performs the best catalytic activity. This work provides direct evidence to explore the capacitance influence on the electrocatalystic activity for the HER.
文摘BACKGROUND Optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)measurement is one of the non-invasive methods recommended for increased intracranial pressure(ICP)monitoring.AIM This study aimed to evaluate the roles of optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)and ONSD/eyeball transverse diameter(ETD)ratio in predicting prognosis of death in comatose patients with acute stroke during their hospitalization.METHODS A total of 67 comatose patients with acute stroke were retrospectively recruited.The ONSD and ETD were measured by cranial computed tomography(CT)scan.All patients underwent cranial CT scan within 24 h after coma onset.Patients were divided into death group and survival group according to their survival status at discharge.The differences of the ONSD and ONSD/ETD ratio between the two groups and their prognostic values were compared.RESULTS The ONSD and ONSD/ETD ratio were 6.07±0.72 mm and 0.27±0.03 in the comatose patients,respectively.The ONSD was significantly greater in the death group than that in the survival group(6.32±0.67 mm vs 5.65±0.62 mm,t=4.078,P<0.0001).The ONSD/ETD ratio was significantly higher in the death group than that in the survival group(0.28±0.03 vs 0.25±0.02,t=4.625,P<0.0001).The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.760(95%CI:0.637-0.882,P<0.0001)for the ONSD and 0.808(95%CI:0.696-0.920,P<0.0001)for the ONSD/ETD ratio.CONCLUSION The mortality increased in comatose patients with acute stroke when the ONSD was>5.7 mm or the ONSD/ETD ratio was>0.25.Both indexes could be used as prognostic tools for comatose patients with acute stroke.The ONSD/ETD ratio was more stable than the ONSD alone,which would be preferred in clinical practice.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51572001,11404002,and 11404003)the ‘211 Project’ of Anhui University,China(Grant No.J01001319J10113190007)
文摘The transport and thermoelectric properties together with annealing of the new layered Bi-chalcogenide LaOBiHgS_3 are studied. On the transport part, the insulating behavior of the as-grown sample is evidently depressed by post annealing.A hump-like abnormality appears around 170 K. The thermoelectric performance of the sample is observably improved by the annealing, mainly because of the enhanced electrical conductance. The present results suggest that the physical properties of LaOBiHgS_3 are sensitive to post annealing and the possible micro adjustments that follow, indicating the layered Bi-chalcogenide family to be an ideal platform for designing novel functional materials.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770896,No.81970848)the Guangzhou Science Technology and Innovation Commission(No.201607020011)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect of Staphylococcus aureus(S.aures)lysates(SALs)on herpes simplex virus type-Ⅰ(HSV1)infection in human corneal epithelial(HCE)cells and in a mouse model of HSV1 keratitis.METHODS:HCE,Vero,HeLa,and BV2 cells were infected with HSV1[HSV1f strain,HSV1f;HSV-1-H129 with green fluorescent protein(GFP)knock-in,HSV1g].Pre-or post-infection,SAL at various concentrations was added to the culture medium for 24 h.GFP fluorescence in HSV1g or plaque formation by HSV1f were examined.The effects of heat-treated SAL,precooled acetone-precipitated SAL,and SAL subjected to ultrafiltration(100 kDa)were evaluated.The effects of other bacterial components and lysates on HSV1 infection were also tested,including lipoteichoic acid(LTA),peptidoglycan(PGN),staphylococcal protein A(SPA),andα-hemolysin from S.aureus(α-toxin)as well as lysates from a wild-type S.aureus strain,S.epidermidis,and Escherichia coli(W-SAL,SEL,and ECL,respectively).In addition,SAL eye drops were applied topically to BALB/c mice with HSV1 keratitis,followed by in vivo observations.RESULTS:The cytopathic effect,plaque formation(HSV1f),and GFP expression(HSV1g)in infected cells were inhibited by SAL in a dose-dependent manner.The active component of SAL(≥100 kDa)was heat-sensitive and retained activity after acetone precipitation.In HSV1ginfected cells,treatment with LTA-sa,α-toxin,PGN-sa,or SPA did not inhibit GFP expression.SAL,W-SAL,and SEL(but not ECL)decreased GFP expression.In mice with HSV1 keratitis,SAL reduced corneal lesions by 71%.CONCLUSION:The results of this study demonstrate that SAL can be used to inhibit HSV1 infection,particularly keratitis.Further studies are needed to determine the active components and mechanism underlying the effects of SAL.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFB0604300)Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province(19273606D).
文摘Nowadays,the zero liquid discharge of flue gas desulfurization(FGD)wastewater from coal-fired units has attracted the attention of all countries in the world.The pretreatment methods generally have the problems of high operation cost,small treatment capacity,and poor flexibility.However,the membrane method can avoid the above problems.In the current research,it has not been found that someone directly uses submerged ultrafiltration to pretreat FGD wastewater.Therefore,this paper innovatively proposed to directly use ceramic ultrafiltration membrane to treat FGD wastewater,which can ensure effluent quality and improve the flexibility of the pretreatment system.In this paper,the performance of submerged ultrafiltration membrane for the filtration of FGD wastewater from a power plant was studied to optimize the filtration performance and improve the effluent quality.The effects of operating parameters such as membrane permeate flux,aeration rate and filtration/backwashing time combination on the membrane performance were studied.The results showed that when the filtration/backwashing time combination was 15 min/30 s,with the increased in permeate flux from 55 L/(m2·h)to 100 L/(m2·h),the steady transmembrane pressure(TMP)increased from 39 kPa to 70 kPa,and the fouling rate increased significantly from 4.5 kPa/h to 7.3 kPa/h;When the aeration rate increased from 10 m3/(m2·h)to 30 m3/(m2·h),the membrane pollution was much reduced.Excessive aeration rate cannot further alleviate the membrane pollution,but also brought greater energy consumption;Increasing backwashing time can effectively inhibit the formation of gel layer on the surface of the membrane and prolong the initial stage of low-pressure operation;The rejection of suspended solids(SS)and turbidity of the equipment studied in this paper can reach more than 99%under various working conditions,which can satisfy the water quality requirements of the subsequent steps.The submerged ultrafiltration membrane was suitable for the pretreatment of FGD wastewater because it can ensure the quality of permeate under the premise of long-term operation.
文摘Objective:To quantitatively detect the expression level of PRL-2 in primary hepatocellular carcinoma using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Methods:Total RNA isolated from human HCC and liver tissue adjacent to the tumor was reversely transcribed into cDNA.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(Q-PCR) method was used to analyze the expres-sion level of PRL-2 gene.Results:The Q-PCR method was performed successfully to precisely detect RNA level.PRL-2 was expressed in all portal vein tumor thrombosis(PVTT) and HCC,but only in some paratumor tissue.The highest expression level of PRL-2 gene was recorded in PVTT;meanwhile expression level of PRL-2 was higher than that in paratumor liver tis-sues and in HCC(P < 0.01),and it was higher in HCC than that in paratumor liver tissues.Conclusion:The Q-PCR may be the most precise method to quantitatively detect RNA level and can be used in gene expression changes.The PRL-2 gene has higher expression in PVTT than that in HCC and in paratumor liver tissue cells,indicating that it plays an important role in the development and metastasis of the HCC.
文摘Background:To summarize the concerted application and prescription rules of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of pre diabetes.Methods:Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to summarize the categories,nature,flavour and channel tropism of drugs.The cluster analysis of high-frequency drugs was carried out by SPSS 22.0,and the association rules of high-frequency drugs were analyzed by Apriori algorithm provided by SPSS modeler 14.0.Results:One hundred and forty-six references were included,including 153 prescriptions and 131 drugs.Their frequency of use is listed in the following order.The top 3 categories of drugs were“Tonifying,Heat-Clearing”,diuresis and“Diffusing Dampness”drugs.The top 5 drugs were Huangqi(Astragali radix),Fuling(Poria),Huanglian(Coptidis rhizoma),Shanyao(Dioscoreae rhizoma),Gegen(Puerariae lobatae radix).The top 3 channel tropism of drugs were spleen,stomach and lung.The top 3 nature of drugs were cold,warm and calm.The top 3 flavour of drugs were sweet,bitter and pungent.The cluster analysis of high-frequency drugs showed that it could be classified into 4 categories:“Benefiting Qi”for promoting production of fluid,“Clearing Heat”and“Eliminating Dampness”,“Nourishing Yin”and“Clearing Heat”,and“Invigorating Spleen”for“Diffusing Dampness”.The results of association rule analysis showed that the combination with the highest degree of confidence and support was Poria-Chenpi(Citri reticulatae pericarpium)-Banxia(Pinelliae rhizoma)-Baizhu(Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma)and the combination with the highest frequency was Astragali radix-Puerariae lobatae radix.Conclusion:The pre diabetes is due to deficiency.The disease location is spleen and stomach and the pathological factor is phlegm-damp,that is why benefiting qi and invigorating spleen is regarded as the key link of clinical treatment.
文摘In recent decades,the demand for coffee has seen a continuous increase,and the aroma and flavor of coffee has been widely studied.The current research chose coffee beans of two species(Coffea arabica and C.canephora)from five production areas(Brazil,India,Indonesia,Uganda and Vietnam)with four different roasting degrees(medium light,medium,medium dark and dark),to investigate the difference on physicochemical properties.The results showed that Arabica coffee beans had higher concentrations of fat and organic acids,and total amount of volatile compounds,whereas Robusta beans had higher concentrations of protein.With the increase of roasting degree,the concentrations of protein,fat,organic acids,and the total amount of volatile compounds of coffee beans increased,while the concentrations of chlorogenic acid compounds decreased.The discriminant analysis indicated that the tested coffee beans could be clearly discriminated by species and roasting degrees,but not by production area.The results of this research conclude the physicochemical difference of Arabica and Robusta beans with different roasting degrees.The results can provide a theoretical basis for coffee bean selection for the relevant industries.