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Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) has a complex pathogenesis with an increasing prevalence and is one of the most intractable clinical challenges in the field of reproductive medicine. Quercetin (QCT) is an effective active ingredient extracted from Semen Cuscutae and Herba Taxilli used in traditional Chinese medicine for tonifyng the kidneys and promoting fetal restoration. Although QCT helps improve adverse pregnancy outcomes, the specific mechanism remains unclear. The trophoblast cell line HTR‐8/SVneo cultured in vitro was treated with different concentrations of QCT, and the cell counting kit‐8 assay, wound healing assay, transwell assay, and western blotting were used to evaluate the effects and mechanisms of QCT on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HTR‐8/SVneo cells, respectively. To assess the expression levels of miR‐149‐3p and AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR) and western blotting analysis were performed. A dual‐luciferase reporter assay was used to investigate the potential regulatory relationship between miR‐149‐3p and AKT1. Our results showed that QCT promoted the proliferation, migration, and invasion of trophoblast cells, promoted the expression of MMP2, MMP9, and vimentin, and downregulated the expression of E‐cadherin. Mechanistically, QCT downregulated the expression of miR‐149‐3p and upregulated the expression of AKT1, and miR‐149‐3p directly targets AKT1, negatively regulating its expression. Overexpression of miR‐149‐3p and silencing of AKT1 counteracted the promotional effects of QCT on trophoblast proliferation, migration, and invasion. Taken together, QCT regulates the migration and invasion abilities of HTR‐8/SVneo cells through the miR‐149‐3p/AKT1 axis, which may provide a promising therapeutic approach for RSA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Separator is a pivotal component of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and determines the electrochemical performance and safety. However, with the increase in energy density and application scenarios, commercial polyolefin separators are increasingly unable to undertake heavy responsibility of battery safety protection. Herein, a new kind of nanofiber separator based on poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) with excellent thermal stability, self-extinguishing, and superior electrochemical properties is reported. Effective inheritance of intrinsic properties from raw PEEK materials and optimized hot-pressing operation endows the separator with high robustness and wettability, showing tensile strength of 15.8 MPa and a contact angle of 17.2°. The high thermal stability of PEEK can ensure the separator to preserve the structural integrity and microstructure at temperatures beyond 300 °C, and the excellent self-extinguishing peculiarity of PEEK capacitates the high safety of LIB. Notably, benefitting from high porosity and polar surface, the PEEK separator shows high electrolyte uptake of 245.5% and exhibits a wider electrochemical window and faster lithium-ion transport number than commercial polyolefin separators. Furthermore, cells assembled with PEEK separator display better performance than the ones with PE separator, and the PEEK LIB has been successfully used to light up a lamp at a high temperature of 150 °C. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The prognostic value of tumor size in neuroblastoma (NB) patients has not been fully evaluated. Our purpose is to elucidate the prognostic significance of tumor size in surgery performed on neuroblastoma patients. Methods: Neuroblastoma patients diagnosed from 2004 to 2015 were selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) for the study. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to identify risk factors and the independent prognostic influences of tumor size on NB patients. Overall survival (OS) was analyzed through univariate Cox regression analysis. To determine the optimal cutoff value of tumor size, we first divided the cohort into three groups (≤5 cm, 5–10 cm, >10 cm). Subsequently, the patients were divided into two groups repeatedly, with tumor size at 1 cm intervals. The cutoff value that maximized prognostic outcome difference was selected. Furthermore, we performed the Kaplan–Meier methods to visually present differences in prognosis between the optimal tumor size cutoff value in different subgroups. Results: A total of 591 NB patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected from the SEER database in this study. Cox analysis showed that age >1 year (HR = 2.42, p < 0.0001), originate from adrenal site (HR = 1.7, p = 0.014), distant stage (HR = 6.4, p < 0.0001), undifferentiated grade (HR = 1.94, p = 0.002), and large tumor size (HR = 1.5, p < 0.0001) independently predicted poor prognosis. For tumor size, there were significant differences in tumor size distribution in different ages, tumor grade, disease stage, and primary site subgroup but not in sex, race, and histology subgroup. Furthermore, both univariate (HR = 4.96, 95% CI 2.31–10.63, p < 0.0001) and multivariable analysis (HR = 2.8, 95% CI 1.29–6.08, p < 0.0001) indicated the optimal cutoff value of tumor size was 4 cm for overall survival of NB patients. Using a 4 cm of tumor size cutoff in subgroups, we found that it can identify poor prognosis patients whatever their age or primary site. Interestingly, tumor size of 4 cm cutoff can only identify unfavorable NB patients with diagnosis at distant‐stage disease, or differentiated grade tumor, but not with regional and local or undifferentiated tumor. Conclusions: Tumor size is first to be recognized as a key prognostic factor of neuroblastoma patients and a cutoff value >4 cm might predict poor prognosis, which should be included in the evaluation of prognostic factors for NB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The experiment was to study the effect of different storage temperatures on post-harvest physiology and quality of feed mulberry leaves, the mulberry leaves were stored at room temperature 26, 8, 4, and 0 °C to analyse the changes of mulberry leaf color, respiratory intensity, weight loss rate, protein content, total sugar content and fat content. The results showed that compared with normal temperature storage, low temperature storage could prolong the storage time of feed mulberry leaves, reduce weight loss, reduce respiration, delay color change, delay the decrease time of total sugar, protein and fat content. Under low temperature condition, 0 °C would cause frostbite of mulberry leaves, and mulberry leaves lose use value. Mildew appeared in mulberry leaves after 20 d of storage at 8 °C. Storage at 4 °C could prolong the storage period of mulberry leaves to 40 d. The experiment indicates that the storage effect of mulberry leaves at 4 °C is better than that under other test conditions, so 4 °C is more suitable for storing feed mulberry leaves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to accurately grasp the characteristics and influencing factors of gas explosion in heading face, the mathematical model of gas explosion was determined. According to the actual size of a heading face of a coal mine, a 3D geometric model with a length of 100 m was established, and the effects of ignition energy and gas explosion equivalent on the gas explosion characteristics of the heading face were analyzed. The results show the following. (1) The mathematical models for numerical simulation of gas explosion can accurately simulate the gas explosion and its propagation process. The time-space step size has a great influence on the simulation results. The grid spacing for numerical simulation of mine gas explosion is determined to be 0.1 m and the time step length is determined to be 0.001 s. (2) The ignition energy has a limited effect on gas explosion characteristics. It only has a certain influence on the gas explosion process, but has little influence on the overpressure of shock wave. The larger the ignition energy is, the faster the explosion reaction speed is, and the maximum overpressure increases slightly. When the ignition energy increases to a certain value, the time of peak shock wave and the maximum overpressure both tend to be stable. The ignition energy has little effect on gas explosion characteristics when an explosion accident occurs underground with a large amount of gas accumulation. (3) The gas explosion equivalent has a great influence on the overpressure of gas explosion shock wave. The higher the explosion equivalent is, the greater the pressure is, and the peak value of the shock wave overpressure increases with the explosion equivalent as a power function. The research results have important guiding significance for the research and development of new technology for prevention and control of gas explosion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Fluorescent probes with the binding selectivity to specific structures in DNAs or RNAs have gained much attention as useful tools for the study of nucleic acid functions. Here, chloro-substituted 2-amino-5,7-dimethyl-1,8-naphthyridine (ClNaph) was developed as a strong and highly selective binder for target orphan cytosine opposite an abasic (AP) site in the DNA duplexes. ClNaph was then conjugated with thiazole orange (TO) via an alkyl spacer (ClNaph–TO) to design a light-up probe for the detection of cytosine-related mutations in target DNA. In addition, we found the useful binding and fluorescence signaling of the ClNaph–TO conjugate to target C in AP site-containing DNA/RNA hybrid duplexes with a view toward sequence analysis of microRNAs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Clinical evidence indicates that genetic variations may interfere with the mechanism of drug action. Recently, it has been reported that the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of STAT4, PTPN2, PSORS1C1 and TRAF3IP2RA genes are associated with the clinical efficacy of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Therefore, the detection of the SNPs linked with TNF inhibitor efficacy may provide an important basis for the treatment of RA. This study intended to establish molecular diagnostic methods for genotyping the linked SNPs based on high resolution melting (HRM) curve analysis. Methods: The polymerase chain reaction-HRM (PCR-HRM) curve analysis detecting systems were established by designing the primers of the four SNPs, rs7574865G>T, rs7234029A>G, rs2233945C>A and rs33980500C>T, and the performance and clinical applicability of which were evaluated by using the Sanger sequencing method and genotyping test for 208 clinical samples. Results: The self-developed molecular diagnostic methods of PCR-HRM were confirmed to be able to correctly genotype the four SNPs, the sensitivity and specificity of which were 100% in this study. The repeatability and reproducibility tests showed that there is little variable in intra-assay and inter-assay (the coefficient of variation ranged from 0.01% to 0.07%). The slight changes of DNA template and primer concentrations, PCR cycle number and reaction system volume had no significant effect on the genotyping performance of the method. The PCR-HRM assays were also applied to other PCR thermocyclers with HRM function and use different saturation fluorescent dyes. Conclusions: The PCR-HRM genotyping method established in this study can be applied to the routine molecular diagnosis of rs7574865, rs7234029, rs2233945 and rs33980500. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The vomerovaginal canal (VVC) and palatovaginal canal (PVC) are two canals that open forward to the posterior wall of the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF). Although the anatomy and computed tomography (CT) appearances of the PVC have been well studied, the VVC has been rarely reported, especially in endoscopic examinations. Some studies have even failed to distinguish the PVC from the VVC on CT images. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the anatomy of the VVC on endoscopy and reveal its differences from the PVC, and to analyse the relative positions of the VVC, PVC, and pterygoid canal on CT images. Ten dry skull bases were studied to observe the structures involved in the formation of the VVC. Dissection of four cadaveric heads was performed to demonstrate the anatomy of the VVC on endoscopy. Coronal CT image analysis in 70 patients was conducted to evaluate the distances and relative positions between the VVC, PVC, and pterygoid canal. The PVC and VVC were also compared on axial CT images. The osteological study showed the top wall of the VVC was the antero‐inferior wall of the sphenoid sinus. The VVC may be a helpful landmark in endoscopic endonasal transpterygoid approaches. Steps and discrimination in the dissections of the VVC and PVC were described. The interval between the PVC and VVC could be observed on both coronal and axial CT images. The coronal CT images of patients showed differences in the positions and distances among the three canals at both the anterior and posterior apertures of the PVC. The VVC can be easily mistaken for the PVC if its existence is not suspected. The anatomical morphologies and trajectories of the VVC and PVC differed on both nasal endoscopy and CT. The existence of the VVC should be considered during surgery and CT diagnosis within this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Root hair, a special type of tubular‐shaped cell, outgrows from the root epidermal cell and plays important roles in the acquisition of nutrients and water, as well as interactions with biotic and abiotic stresses. Studies in the model plant Arabidopsis have revealed that root‐hair initiation and elongation are hierarchically regulated by a group of basic helix−loop−helix (bHLH) transcription factors (TFs). However, knowledge regarding the regulatory pathways of these bHLH TFs in controlling root hair growth remains limited. In this study, RNA‐seq analysis was conducted to profile the transcriptome in the elongating maize root hair and >1000 genes with preferential expression in root hair were identified. A consensus cis‐element previously featured as the potential bHLH‐TF binding sites was present in the regulatory regions for the majority of the root hair‐preferentially expressed genes. In addition, an individual change in ZmLRL5, the highest‐expressed bHLH‐TF in maize root hair resulted in a dramatic reduction in the elongation of root hair, and rendered the growth of root hair hypersensitive to translational inhibition. Moreover, RNA‐seq, yeast‐one‐hybrid and ribosome profile analysis suggested that ZmLRL5 may function as a key player in orchestrating the translational process by directly regulating the expression of translational processes/ribosomal genes during maize root hair growth. Significance statement: This work describes the identification of genes preferentially expressed in the growing maize root hair. We demonstrate a basic helix−loop−helix transcription factor, Lj‐RHL1‐LIKE 5 (ZmLRL5), that promotes root hair elongation by transcriptionally regulating the expression of genes required for translational processes and continuous protein synthesis. These results pinpoint a prospective mechanism for ZmLRL5 in functioning as a key hub in orchestrating protein synthesis by transcriptional control of translation‐related genes during root hair growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: An association between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) 158G/A polymorphism and endometriosis/adenomyosis susceptibility has been reported in the previous studies, but the results were inconsistent. This study was conducted to explore this association in the Chinese population using meta-analysis.Materials and Methods: PubMed, Springer Link, Ovid, Chinese Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Biology Medicine were searched for all relevant studies published up to December 2015. The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the strength of the associations.Results: A total of 7 case-control studies including 782 cases and 700 controls were included in this meta-analysis. Overall, COMT 158G/A polymorphism was found to be significantly associated with endometriosis and adenomyosis risk in the Chinese population (A vs. G, OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.02-1.42; AA vs. GG, OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.01-2.14; AA vs. GG + GA, OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 0.99-2.03; AA + GA vs. GG, OR = 1.20, 95% CI: 0.97-1.49). In subgroup analyses stratified by ethnicity, source of controls and disease groups, the significant risk was found in Chinese not mentioned the ethnicity, in population-based studies and adenomyosis.Conclusions: COMT 158G/A polymorphism may contribute to the risk of endometriosis and adenomyosis in Chinese, particularly for adenomyosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MicroRNA‑24 (miR‑24) serves an important role in cell proliferation, migration and inflammation in various types of disease. In the present study, the biological function and molecular mechanism of miR‑24 was investigated in association with the progression of age‑associated cataracts. To the best of our knowledge the present study is the first to report that the expression of miR‑24 was significantly increased in human anterior lens capsules affected by age‑associated cataracts as well as lens epithelial cells (LECs) exposed to oxidative stress. Overexpression of miR‑24 induced p53 expression and p53 was verified as a direct target of miR‑24. Overexpression of miR‑24 enhanced LEC death by directly targeting p53. The present study revealed that oxidative stress induced the upregulation of miR‑24 and enhanced LEC death by directly targeting p53. These results suggest that the miR‑24‑p53 signaling pathway is involved in a novel mechanism of age‑associated cataractogenesis and miR‑24 may be a useful therapeutic target for age‑associated cataracts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to investigate the characteristics of the wireless transmission in sensor networks, this paper introduced a finite-source retrial queue model. The model firstly divided sensors into two classes, one of which performed the notification of special emergency situations, and the other of which measured and transmited environmental data. Then it studied the characteristics of the wireless transmission under two wireless channel access schemes. In the first scheme, all sensor nodes could randomly get the chance of radio frequency (RF) transmission, in the second scheme, the RF transmission requested coming from the emergency class will access the wireless channel immediately. The influence of request generation rate and the sleeping period of the RF unit on the response time, waiting time in orbit, and queue length are compared under these two schemes via simulation. Simulation results show that in the second scheme, the response time, waiting time and queue length are all lower, and the processing efficiency is higher. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is set to explore the role of commonly used intravenous anesthetic propofol on the inflammatory response of rat liver Kupffer cells (KCs) induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS). The isolated KCs were cultured at the density of 1 × 10/ml, divided into five groups randomly after 48 h culture: group C, control group; group L, KCs were treated with 1 μg/ml LPS for 24 h; groups P1, P2, P3, KCs were pretreated with propofol at low (25 μM), medium (50 μM), high (100 μM) concentration for 2 h, respectively, and then were stimulated with 1 μg/ml LPS for 24 h. The expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) mRNA and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) mRNA of every group were measured by RT-PCR. Nuclear NF-ΚB p65 was determined by Western blot. The concentrations of IL-1β and TNF-α in supernatant were measured by ELISA. Compared with the group C, TNF-α mRNA and IL-1β mRNA in group L were significantly up-regulated and NF-ΚB p65 was significantly up-regulated after LPS treatment ( P < 0.05). Meanwhile, TNF-α and IL-1β were also significantly increased ( P < 0.05). With propofol the mRNA expressions of aforementioned inflammatory mediators were significantly down-regulated and NF-ΚB p65 was significantly inhibited in group P2 and P3 ( P < 0.05), compared with group L. However, low propofol concentration did not exhibit any effect (group P1, P > 0.05). Propofol at medium and high concentration can counteract the LPS-induced inflammatory response in KCs by regulating NF-ΚB p65 protein expression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relationship between composite proportion of composite self-twisted yarn and its mechanical properties is studied based on the research method on the relationship of the blending ratio of blended yarn and its mechanical properties. Respectively by curve fitting of testing data of breaking strength and elongation for acrylic/polyester, wool/polyester, ramie/polyester composite self-twisted yarns, fitting correlation coefficient minimum value is 0 . 9 4 , the rest value range is in 0 . 9 9 ~ 1.00, therefore the fitting curve can be used to predict the strength and elongation of composite self-twisted yarns. Through the analysis of the theoretical curve of the strength and elongation for acrylic/polyester, wool/polyester, ramie/polyester composite self-twisted yarns, it is obtained for the composite proportions of the three kinds of composite self-twisted yarns. For acrylic/polyester composite self-twisted yarn it can be in any composite proportion, for wool/polyester composite self-twisted yarn the polyester content should reach more than 6 0% and for ramie/polyester composite self-twisted yarn the polyester content is more than 7 0% so that the yarn properties can meet the processing requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To investigate correlations between altered spontaneous brain activity, diabetic vascular disease, and cognitive function for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). Methods: Rs-fMRI was performed for T2DM patients (n = 26) and age-, gender-, and education-matched non-diabetic control subjects (n = 26). Amplitude of low frequency fluctuations (ALFF) were computed from fMRI signals to measure spontaneous neuronal activity. Differences in the ALFF patterns between patients and controls, as well as their correlations with clinical variables, were evaluated. Results: Compared with healthy controls, T2DM patients exhibited significantly decreased ALFF values mainly in the frontal and parietal lobes, the bilateral thalumi, the posterior lobe of the cerebellum, and increased ALFF values mainly in the visual cortices. Furthermore, lower ALFF values in the left subcallosal gyrus correlated with lower ankle-brachial index values (r = 0.481, p = 0.020), while lower ALFF values in the bilateral medial prefrontal gyri correlated with higher urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (r = −0.418, p = 0.047). In addition, most of the regions with increased ALFF values in the visual cortices were found to negatively correlate with MoCA scores. Conclusions: These results confirm that ALFF are altered in many brain regions in T2DM patients, and this is associated with the presence of diabetic vascular disease and poor cognitive performance. These findings may provide additional insight into the neurophysiological mechanisms that mediate T2DM-related cognitive dysfunction, and may also serve as a reference for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We propose a binary fluorimetric method for DNA and RNA analysis by the combined use of two probes rationally designed to work cooperatively. One probe is an oligonucleotide (ODN) conjugate bearing a β-cyclodextrin (β-CyD). The other probe is a small reporter ligand, which comprises linked molecules of a nucleobase-specific heterocycle and an environment-sensitive fluorophore. The heterocycle of the reporter ligand recognizes a single nucleobase displayed in a gap on the target labeled with the conjugate and, at the same time, the fluorophore moiety forms a luminous inclusion complex with nearby β-CyD. Three reporter ligands, MNDS (naphthyridine-dansyl linked ligand), MNDB (naphthyridine-DBD), and DPDB (pyridine-DBD), were used for DNA and RNA probing with 3′-end or 5′-end modified β-CyD -ODN conjugates. For the DNA target, the β-CyD tethered to the 3′-end of the ODN facing into the gap interacted with the fluorophore sticking out into the major groove of the gap site ( MNDS and DPDB). Meanwhile the β-CyD on the 5′-end of the ODN interacted with the fluorophore in the minor groove ( MNDB and DPDB). The results obtained by this study could be a guideline for the design of binary DNA/RNA probe systems based on controlling the proximity of functional molecules. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The influence ol process parameters on uniformity of wettability improvement of wool fabric treated by atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) wettability was explored. The wool fabrics were treated by APPJ under different oxygen flow rate, jet-to-substrate distance and treatment time. The wet-out time of wool fabrics before and after APPJ treatment was measured. The diffusion photos of water drop on wool fabric surface were taken by digital camera. The morphological and chemical changes on the fiber surface were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) respectively. It was concluded that the uniformity of wettability improvement of wool fabric treated by APPJ increased and then decreased with the increasing oxygen flow rate and jet-to-substrate distance and increased with the increasing treatment time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Azo pigment yellow 14 (P.Y.14) was encapsulated into copolymer of styrene and maleic acid (PSMA) via phase separation technique followed by the preparation of composite dispersions. Herein, we mainly investigate its rheological properties. Our results showed that the apparent viscosity (na) of composite dispersion first decreased and then increased with an increase of molar content of maleic acid in PSMA (FM), intrinsic viscosity of PSMA ([n]), and the weight ratio of PSMA to P.Y.14 (RC/P), respectively. The composite dispersion with low na was more close to Newtonian fluid when FM, [n] and RC/P were equal to 0.53, 79.65 mL/g, and 12%, respectively. na of the composite would increase with increasing the pH value, and first decreased and then increased with a raising of the electrolyte and alcohol concentration, respectively, especially with AlCl3 and glycerol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A high potential gradient of ZnO varistors were fabricated by Y2O3-doping and low-temperature sintering. The value of the potential gradient increased to 2460.5 V/mm with the Y2O3 content of 0.08 mol% and the sintering temperature of 800°C. The effects of Y2O3-doping and sintering temperature on the electrical properties of ZnO varistors were investigated. Under the given experimental conditions, additive Y2O3 exists in the form of Y2O3 phase after sintering at 800°C. High-energy ball-milling in the early period of the experiment induced the grain refinement and realized the sintering formation at the lower temperature of 800°C. Both Y2O3-doping and low-temperature sintering restrained the ZnO grain growth and increased the potential gradient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phosphorus release from the sediment is generally an important factor for lake eutrophication. We have investigated phosphorus forms in surface sediments from Lake Taihu and Lake Chaohu by a chemical extraction method. The results showed that the concentrations of Fe/Al-bound phosphorus (Fe/AI-P) and organic phosphorus (Org-P) had significant correlations with those of amorphous Fe/Al oxides and organic matter in the sediments. Furthermore, Ca-bound phosphorus (Ca-P) concentrations were well related to total organic carbon (TOC) concentrations. The results also indicated that higher pH weakened the association of phosphates with the Fe/Al hydroxides and then resulted in Fe/Al-P release. The increase of pH was companied with autogenetic progresses of calcium carbonate and then elevated Ca-P concentrations in the sediments. In conclusion, external P loadings determine spatial distribution of P fractions, especially Fe/Al-P and Org-P, and partially contribute to additional Ca-P fractions in these highly human- disturbed lakes. The pH-induced phosphorus mobility in the sediments is very important for these lakes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A series of abasic site-binding ligands conjugated with cyanine dyes have been developed for “off–on” fluorescence sensing of an orphan nucleobase in DNA duplexes and DNA–RNA hybrids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wool woven fabric was treated by HD-1B cold plasma machine to analyze the primary sequence of factors affecting plasma treated wool effect and determine the optimum technology of wool plasma treatment by orthogonal design. The water-absorption time and K/S value of wool fabric were measured. The comprehensive evaluation method was used. The index of water-absorption time and K/S value was respectively converted into the standard score, which was added. It was concluded that the primary sequence was treatment time, reactive output power and gas type. The optimum technology was obtained as the treatment time of 30 s, output power of 55 W and the work gas type of air. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Particle tweed is a fashion leisure fashion fabric suitable for young urban people. In the paper, the process of particle tweed was explored. To ensure grain tweed style characteristics, the three tops of rayon, polyester and polyamide with stable and good quality was spun with silk particles and then plied, which was used as warp(20. 62 tex x2). The plied wool yarn was used as weft(20. 83 tex x2). The warp and weft was woven by rapier. The key technology of every process was introduced. The technological difficulty was analyzed and the corresponding measures were given. The fabric feels soft and active. The unique luster of fabric and the slight particles give a natural feeling of harmony. It is suitable for production of young female fashion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The popularization and application of water-soluble PVA fiber opened up a new way for light and economic wool fabric. The process of light-weight tweed using the doubled yarn of wool and PVA was investigated. The doubled yam of 35. 7 tex wool and 13. 5 tex PVA as warp was woven with 35. 7 tex wool yarn as weft by Rapier, which could reduce weaving breakage and improve efficiency. The thin tweed was formed by removing PVA and finishing. The key technology of every process was introduced. The technological difficulty was analyzed and the corresponding measures were given. The thin tweed feels thin, smooth, waxy and flexible. It could be made of high fashion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To assess the effect of Shenmai Injection (参麦注射液, SMI) on left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). Sixty-four CHF patients were randomly assigned to two groups, the observation group and the control group. Basic treatment including polarized liquid therapy was given to all the patients. In addition, SMI was given to patients of the observation group. The treatment duration was 14 days. TDI was performed in all the patients 3 days prior to the initiation of the treatment and one week after the medication to measure the average movement velocity of the mitral ring of the left ventricle at the early systolic stage and late diastolic stage (Ea and Aa); the outcomes were compared with the corresponding parameters obtained from blood flow Doppler echocardiography, namely, the velocity of the E-wave (E) and A-wave (A). After treatment, Ea and Ea/Aa increased and Aa decreased significantly in the observation group ( P<0.05). In the control group, although some improvement was seen, there was no statistically significant change ( P>0.05). No statistical significance was shown between groups in these parameters after treatment. TDI assessment shows that SMI could effectively improve the LVDF in CHF patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the association between hypertriglyceridemia and hyperuricemia (HUA). Methods: The study was conducted in 3884 subjects who had not received medication enrolled as a baseline. Each participant received at least three annual health check-ups between 2011 and 2017. The risk of hyperuricemia was assessed in four Quartiles (Q1 to Q4) according to TG levels using multivariate-adjusted logistic regression models. Results: The total incidence rate of HUA was 62.3/1000 person-years. In the univariate analysis, the risk of hyperuricemia in people with hypertriglyceridemia was 2.353 times that of normal triglycerides, with a 95% confidence interval of (2.011, 2.754), and the risk of hyperuricemia in men was 1.86 times of female, and the 95% confidence interval is (1.634, 2.177). After adjusting the potential confounders, the relative risk RR of TG at Q2 Q3 Q4 was 1.445 (95%CI:1.114, 1.901), 2.075 (1.611, 2.674), 2.972 (2.322, 3.804). Conclusions: TG is an independent risk factor for hyperuricemia. As the level of TG increases, the risk of HUA increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: For patients with chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis in less developed western regions in China, due to constraints of local economic conditions, the choice of treatment measures is often limited. However if patients recieved valid management and effective treatment, they were able to maintain their health and benign prognosis.Case Presentation: This study narrates the long-term treatment and careful follow-up of a patient with chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis in a less developed western region in China, and analyzes the prognosis of the disease and countermeasures.Conclusions: This would partly reflect the development of antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment for cirrhosis-related complications in remote region with limited resources in the past 20 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A binary fluorimetric method for DNA and RNA analysis is proposed based on the combination of two probes designed to work cooperatively. One is an oligonucleotide conjugate bearing a β‐cyclodextrin. The other is a small reporter ligand, which comprises linked molecules of a nucleobase‐specific heterocycle and an environment‐sensitive fluorophore. The reporter ligand recognizes a single nucleobase displayed in a gap on the target labeled with the conjugate, and the fluorophore moiety forms a luminous inclusion complex with nearby cyclodextrin. For more details see the Full Paper by S. Nishizawa, T. Ihara et al. on page 10526 ff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]