The concept that "Exercise is Medicine" has been challenged by the rising prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). This is partly due to the fact that the underlying mechanisms of how exercise influ...The concept that "Exercise is Medicine" has been challenged by the rising prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). This is partly due to the fact that the underlying mechanisms of how exercise influences energy homeostasis and counteracts high-fat diets and physical inactivity is complex and remains relatively poorly understood on a molecular level. In addition to genetic polymorphisms in humans that lead to gross variations in responsiveness to exercise, adaptation in mitochondrial networks is central to physical activity, inactivity, and diet. To harness the benefits of exercise for NCDs, much work still needs to be done to improve health effectively on a societal level such as developing personalized exercise interventions aided by advances in high-throughput genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. We propose that understanding the mitochondrial phenotype according to the molecular information of genotypes, lifestyles, and exercise responsiveness in individuals will optimize exercise effects for prevention of NCDs.展开更多
The effectiveness of a magnetic ion exchange resin (MIEX) for the treatment of Hongze Lake water in China was evaluated, The kinetics of natural organic matter (NOM) removal at various MIEX doses and contact time,...The effectiveness of a magnetic ion exchange resin (MIEX) for the treatment of Hongze Lake water in China was evaluated, The kinetics of natural organic matter (NOM) removal at various MIEX doses and contact time, multiple-loading experiments, impacts of MIEX prior to coagulation on coagulant demands and the effectiveness of combination of MIEX, pre-chlorination and coagulation were investigated. Kinetic experimental results show that more than 80% UV254 and 67% dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from raw water can be removed by the use of MIEX alone. 94% sulfate, 69% nitrate and 98% bromide removals are obtained after the first use of MIEX in multiple-loading experiments. It is suggested that MIEX can be loaded up to 1 250 bed volume (BV, volume ratio of tested water to resin) or more without saturation when regarding organics removal as a target. MIEX can remove organics to a greater extend than coagulation and lower the coagulant demand when combining with coagulation. Chlorination experimental results show that MIEX can remove 57% chlorine demand and 77% trihalomethane formation potential (THMFP) for raw water. Pre-chlorination followed by MIEX and coagulation can give additional organic and THMFP removals. The results suggest that MIEX provides a new method to solve thc problem algae reproduction.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To combine calorie-restriction therapy(CRT) with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) using Lingguizhugan Decoction and note the effects on expression of inflammatory cytokines[tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,hig...OBJECTIVE:To combine calorie-restriction therapy(CRT) with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) using Lingguizhugan Decoction and note the effects on expression of inflammatory cytokines[tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),interleukin(IL)-6]in high-fat-diet induced hyperlipidemia in rats.METHODS:Forty rats were divided randomly and equally into four groups:control group A(regular feeding for 5 weeks);model group B(high-fat diet for 5 weeks),calorie-limited group C(high-fat diet for 5 weeks) and TCM calorie-limit group D(high-fat diet for 5 weeks).After modeling,groups C and D were fasted for 3 days:group C with simple fasting,and group D with TCM fasting.The motion as well as changes in color,body weight,food intake,plasma lipids[low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol,total cholesterol(TC) and triglyceride(TG) along with TNF-α,hs-CRP and IL-6]were measured before and after intervention.RESULTS:Modeled rats were established after five weeks.After 3 days of fasting,compared with group B,blood lipid levels(TG,TC,LDL-C) of groups C and D decreased dramatically.Those of group D decreased more obviously than those of group C.However,the values of TNF-α,hs-CRP and IL-6 showed no obvious difference between each of the three treatment groups.CONCLUSION:CRT can reduce fasting blood lipid levels in rats,but not by reducing the levels of inflammatory cytokines.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31300977,31171142)Shanghai Pujiang Program(No.15PJC032)the Key Laboratory Construction Project of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education,China(No.40500-541235-14203/004)
文摘The concept that "Exercise is Medicine" has been challenged by the rising prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). This is partly due to the fact that the underlying mechanisms of how exercise influences energy homeostasis and counteracts high-fat diets and physical inactivity is complex and remains relatively poorly understood on a molecular level. In addition to genetic polymorphisms in humans that lead to gross variations in responsiveness to exercise, adaptation in mitochondrial networks is central to physical activity, inactivity, and diet. To harness the benefits of exercise for NCDs, much work still needs to be done to improve health effectively on a societal level such as developing personalized exercise interventions aided by advances in high-throughput genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. We propose that understanding the mitochondrial phenotype according to the molecular information of genotypes, lifestyles, and exercise responsiveness in individuals will optimize exercise effects for prevention of NCDs.
基金Project(2008ZX07421-002) supported by the Key National Science and Technology Project of ChinaProject(50638020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The effectiveness of a magnetic ion exchange resin (MIEX) for the treatment of Hongze Lake water in China was evaluated, The kinetics of natural organic matter (NOM) removal at various MIEX doses and contact time, multiple-loading experiments, impacts of MIEX prior to coagulation on coagulant demands and the effectiveness of combination of MIEX, pre-chlorination and coagulation were investigated. Kinetic experimental results show that more than 80% UV254 and 67% dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from raw water can be removed by the use of MIEX alone. 94% sulfate, 69% nitrate and 98% bromide removals are obtained after the first use of MIEX in multiple-loading experiments. It is suggested that MIEX can be loaded up to 1 250 bed volume (BV, volume ratio of tested water to resin) or more without saturation when regarding organics removal as a target. MIEX can remove organics to a greater extend than coagulation and lower the coagulant demand when combining with coagulation. Chlorination experimental results show that MIEX can remove 57% chlorine demand and 77% trihalomethane formation potential (THMFP) for raw water. Pre-chlorination followed by MIEX and coagulation can give additional organic and THMFP removals. The results suggest that MIEX provides a new method to solve thc problem algae reproduction.
文摘OBJECTIVE:To combine calorie-restriction therapy(CRT) with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) using Lingguizhugan Decoction and note the effects on expression of inflammatory cytokines[tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),interleukin(IL)-6]in high-fat-diet induced hyperlipidemia in rats.METHODS:Forty rats were divided randomly and equally into four groups:control group A(regular feeding for 5 weeks);model group B(high-fat diet for 5 weeks),calorie-limited group C(high-fat diet for 5 weeks) and TCM calorie-limit group D(high-fat diet for 5 weeks).After modeling,groups C and D were fasted for 3 days:group C with simple fasting,and group D with TCM fasting.The motion as well as changes in color,body weight,food intake,plasma lipids[low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol,total cholesterol(TC) and triglyceride(TG) along with TNF-α,hs-CRP and IL-6]were measured before and after intervention.RESULTS:Modeled rats were established after five weeks.After 3 days of fasting,compared with group B,blood lipid levels(TG,TC,LDL-C) of groups C and D decreased dramatically.Those of group D decreased more obviously than those of group C.However,the values of TNF-α,hs-CRP and IL-6 showed no obvious difference between each of the three treatment groups.CONCLUSION:CRT can reduce fasting blood lipid levels in rats,but not by reducing the levels of inflammatory cytokines.