Copper-Catalyzed and Air-Mediated Mild Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling of Aryl Thioureas and Dialkyl H-Phosphonates: The Synthesis of Thiophosphonates.

A copper-catalyzed and air-mediated mild cross-dehydrogenative coupling of aryl thioureas and dialkyl H-phosphonates to produce thiophosphonates has been reported. Without addition of base or acid, air as an oxidant, the phosphorylation occurred smoothly to give the target products in moderate to excellent yields at room temperature. The protocol allows the direct formation of a sulfur-phosphorus bond, tolerates a series of functional groups, and shows potential synthetic value for the synthesis of a diversity of thiophosphonates.

Properties of a Stable and Sustained-Release Formulation of Recombinant Human Parathyroid Hormone (rhPTH) with Chitosan and Silk Fibroin Microparticles.

BACKGROUND Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is required for the maintenance of normal bone physiology. This study describes the properties of a sustained-release formulation of recombinant human PTH (rhPTH) using chitosan and silk fibroin microparticles as carriers for drug delivery, developed using a spray-drying method. MATERIAL AND METHODS Chitosan, silk fibroin, and chitosan/silk fibroin microparticles loaded with rhPTH were studied with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to estimate the particle size and surface morphology.

[Content of neutrophil elastase in EPS and seminal plasma: A combined predictor in the diagnosis of type IIIA prostatitis with secondary infertility].

Objective: To investigate the value of the content of neutrophil elastase (NE) in the expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) and seminal plasma (SP) as a combined predictor in the diagnosis of type IIIA prostatitis with secondary infertility.

Methods: This study included 62 fathers (group A) and 67 infertile men (group B), all with type IIIA prostatitis, and another 57 controls with no genitourinary tract disease (group C). We measured the NE contents in the EPS and SP, obtained the results of routine semen and EPS examinations and Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (CPSI), and calculated the ratio of EPS NE/SP NE by binary logistic regression analysis.

Survey of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding reproductive health among urban men in China: a descriptive study.

There has been little focus on men's reproductive health (RH) in China. This descriptive study conducted in Yiling District, Yichang, China, surveyed male knowledge of sexual physiology and RH to assess levels of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) regarding prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A total of 3933 men, aged 18-59 years (mean, 40.

Risk factors for cervical cancer in rural areas of Wuhan China: a matched case-control study.

Cervical cancer is a serious public health problem in developing countries. We investigated possible risk factors for cervical cancer in rural areas of Wuhan China using a matched case-control study with 33 women diagnosed with cervical cancer and 132 healthy women selected from the same area as matched controls. A questionnaire, which included questions about general demography conditions, environmental and genetic factors, the first sexual intercourse, first marriage age, age at first pregnancy, pregnancy first child's age, female personal health history, social psychological factors, dietary habits, smoking and alcohol status and other living habits was presented to all participants.

[Study on the standard of health protection zone for petroleum processing industry].

Objective: To establish health protection zone standards for petroleum processing industry.

Methods: The intensity of characteristic pollutants from fugitive emission were estimated by the inverse method of ground concentration through field survey and monitoring for representative petroleum processing industry, which was calculated health protection zone by using the model of atmospheric diffusion.

Results: Characteristic pollutant of fugitive emission source from petroleum processing industry was confirmed as hydrogen sulfide.

[Effect of NS-398 on cyclooxygenase-2 expression and proliferation of HepG2 cells].

Objective: To investigate anticancer effect and molecular mechanism of N-[(Cyclohexyloxy)-4-nitrophenyl] methanesulfonamide on HepG2 cells in vitro.

Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with various concentrations (100, 200, 300, 400 micromol/L) of NS-398 [selective for cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibition]. Cell growth was measured by MTT method, DNA fragmentation gel analysis was used to analyze the apoptosis cells, DNA ploidy and apoptotic cell percentage were examined by flow cytometry (FCM).

[Inhibition of curcumin on histone deacetylase and expression promotion of P21 (WAF1/CIP1) in HepG2 cells].

Objective: To investigate the effect of curcumin (Cur) on histone deacetylase (HDAC1) and P21(WAF1/CIP1), a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor, in HepG2 cells for exploring the mechanism of Cur in anti-cancer.

Method: The HDAC1, P21(WAF1/CIP1) proteins and P21(WAF1/CIP1) mRNA were extracted from human hepatoma cells treated with or without Cur of different concentrations at different time points. Western blot analysis was performed to determine the levels of HDAC1 and P21(WAF1/CIP1) proteins, respectively.

Effect of manganese on heat stress protein synthesis of new-born rats.

Aim: To study the effect of manganese (Mn) on heat stress protein 70 (HSP70) synthesis in the brain and liver of new-born rats whose mother-rats were exposed to Mn.

Methods: 32 female rats were randomly divided into four groups. One group was administrated with physiological saline only as control group, the other three groups were administrated with 7.