Effects of quercetagetin on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, slaughter performance, meat quality, and antioxidant capacity of broiler chickens.

This study investigated the effects of quercetagetin (QG) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, meat quality, and antioxidant capacity of broilers. Four hundred 1-day-old Cobb broilers were randomly divided into five diets, each with eight replicates and 10 birds per replicate. The diets included a basal diet, and four diets with 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg QG supplemented in basal diet.

Chronobiological and neuroendocrine insights into dry eye.

Dry eye, a prevalent ocular surface disease, is significantly influenced by modern lifestyle factors such as night-shift work and extended screen time. Emerging evidence suggests a strong correlation between disturbances in circadian rhythm, sleep disorders, and dry eye. However, the precise underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Mechanism of Buyang Huanwu Decoction mediating Cav1-regulated Wnt pathway to promote neural regeneration in cerebral ischemic mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Promoting neural repair after cerebral ischemia (CI) is one of the important intervention strategies. Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BHD) is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription commonly used for the treatment of CI.Previous studies by the research group have shown that BHD can promote neural regeneration after CI.

Temporal trends in the burden of musculoskeletal diseases in China from 1990 to 2021 and predictions for 2021 to 2030.

Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases represent a significant global public health challenge. Conducting comprehensive research on MSK diseases in China holds profound implications for public health.

Methods: This study utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 (GBD 2021) to analyze the incidence rate, prevalence rate, mortality rate, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), years lived with disability (YLDs), and years of life lost (YLLs) of MSK diseases in China from 1990 to 2021.

The optional apex sites for quad zygomatic implant placement in edentulous patients with severe alveolar bone resorption: a CBCT anatomical analysis.

Objective: To investigate the difference in bone-implant contact (BIC) and the rate of infratemporal fossa intrusion among different apex sites for quad zygomatic implants (ZIs) design in edentulous patients with severe alveolar bone resorption.

Methods: Patients with maxillary edentulism were evaluated. Alveolar bone resorption was assessed using the Cawood and Howell classification.

Inhibition of hepatic PCSK9 as a novel therapeutic target ameliorates metabolic steatohepatitis in mice.

Background & Aims: Metabolic steatohepatitis (MASH) is closely related to metabolic disorders, and the main characteristics of MASH are hepatocyte steatosis with hepatocyte injury and inflammation. In severe cases, MASH can develop into liver cirrhosis. At present, there is no effective treatment for MASH.

The association of objective daytime sleepiness with impaired glucose metabolism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a multi-omics study.

Study Objectives: To examine the joint effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and objective excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) on glucose metabolism and the underlying mechanisms.

Methods: We included 127 patients with OSA. The multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) were used to assess objective and subjective EDS, respectively.

Fine mapping and candidate gene mining of QSc/Sl.cib-7H for spike compactness and length and its pleiotropic effects on yield-related traits in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

A major locus for spike compactness and length was mapped on chromosome 7H and its pleiotropic effects, candidate genes and transcriptional regulatory network were analyzed. Spike compactness (SC) and length (SL) are important traits of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) due to their close association with grain yield.

Quantifying the Cooling Effect of Urban Greening Driven by Ecological Restoration Projects in China.

Urban greening (UG) affects local climate by altering surface energy balance, while long-term UG cooling potential, patterns, and contribution to curbing urban warming remain unclear. Here, we designed an novel statistical model to evaluate the cooling potential of UG (CPUG) and created the first CPUG map for China. By exploring the trends in observed and simulated urban surface temperatures (UST), we quantified the CPUG of 0.

Effect of ultrasonic assisted EDM based on horizontal vibration on deep and small hole machining.

With the development of science and technology, industrial production requires more and more precise parts processing, precision processing has become a trend. In this trend. The traditional processing methods have been difficult to meet the market demand for micro-hole parts.

Visualization of Anion Vacancy Defect Annihilation in CZTSe Solar Cells by Hydrogen-Assisted Selenization with In Operando X-ray Nanoprobe Studies.

The traditional sulfur selenization process in CuZnSn(S,Se) (CZTSSe) solar cell fabrication often results in the creation of localized anion vacancies ( and ). These vacancies are considered harmful defects as they can trap carriers generated by light, leading to reduced solar cell efficiency. Moreover, concrete evidence has been lacking on the extent of the impact caused by these anion vacancies.

Molten salt synthesized Tb, Pr or Dy single doped CaTaO with persistent luminescence.

A series of Tb, Pr and Dy monodoped CaTaO(CTO) persistent luminescence (PersL) phosphors have been successfully synthesized using the molten salt method with KCl flux. The PersL color is green and orange for Tb and Pr or Dy doped samples, respectively. The trap depth of Tb, Pr and Dy monodoped CTO is 0.

Unraveling the regional environmental ecology dominated baijiu fermentation microbial community succession and associated unique flavor.

Chinese baijiu as one of the famous distilled liquor in which fermented in open environments, with various microorganisms (i.e., bacteria, fungi, and yeast) involved in their brewing process, and created corresponding unique flavor.

Optimizing Propylene/Propane Sieving Separation through Gate-Pressure Control within a Flexible Organic Framework.

The separation of propylene (CH) and propane (CH) is of great significance in the chemical industry, which poses a challenge due to their almost identical kinetic diameters and similar physical properties. In this work, we synthesized an ultramicroporous flexible hydrogen-bonded organic framework (named HOF-FJU-106) by using molecule 2,3,6,7-tetra (4-cyanophenyl) tetrathiafulvalene (TTF-4CN). The formation of the dimer causes the TTF-4CN molecular to bend and weaken π-stacked interactions, coupled with the flexibility of C≡N H-C hydrogen bonds, which leads to reversible conversion between open and closed frameworks through the mutual slip of adjacent layers/columns under activation and stimulation of gas molecules.

A new tool for estimation of the in vivo distribution of intake radionuclides.

This study developed a more universal tool for estimating the in vivo distribution of intake radionuclides. The biokinetic models and transfer rates for intake radionuclides were cited from the publications of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and the models were transformed into a series of linear differential equations and numerically solved using the Scipy algorithm in Python. The user interfaces for model selection, data input and in vivo distribution calculations were designed using PyQt5.

Estimation of radon progeny concentration based on track morphological parameters.

As the integrated measurements of radon progeny are essential to its risk assessment, a new method based on the morphological analysis of tracks on CR-39 was established for the discrimination of alpha particles emitted from different progenies. The preliminary experiment confirmed its feasibility and revealed its potential for application in long-term surveys of indoor radon progeny. This new attempt was expected be benefit to the improvement of integrated measurements of radon progeny.

Exploring the potential of naturally occurring antimicrobials for managing orthopedic-device-related infections.

Orthopedic-device-related infections (ODRIs) are challenging clinical complications that are often exacerbated by antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation. This review explores the efficacy of naturally occurring antimicrobials - including agents sourced from bacteria, fungi, viruses, animals, plants and minerals - against pathogens common in ODRIs. The limitations of traditional antibiotic agents are presented, and innovative naturally occurring antimicrobials, such as bacteriophage therapy and antimicrobial peptides, are evaluated with respect to their interaction with conventional antibiotics and antibiofilm efficacy.

Can ischemic stroke patients with mTICI of 2b achieve similar outcomes compared to those with complete recanalization following endovascular therapy?

Background And Purpose: Endovascular therapy (EVT) has been used as a standard treatment method for patients with large vessel ischemic stroke within 24 h of the onset. The extent of recanalization after EVT can be assessed using the modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) scale as an accepted angiographic grading system. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether patients with a mTICI grade of 2b achieve similar outcomes compared to those with complete recanalization (mTICI of 3) following EVT for acute ischemic stroke.

Efficacy and safety of guanxinshutong capsule combined with western medicine on stable angina pectoris: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Guanxinshutong capsule (GXST) combined with Western medicine (WM) in treating stable angina pectoris (SAP). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of GXST combined with WM for the treatment of patients with SAP were searched across several databases, including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), and Wan Fang, from inception until 30 April 2024. Two independent reviewers rigorously performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment.

Comprehensive multi-omics analysis identifies chromatin regulator-related signatures and TFF1 as a therapeutic target in lung adenocarcinoma through a 429-combination machine learning approach.

Introduction: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with its incidence continuing to rise. Chromatin remodeling, a crucial process in gene expression regulation, plays a significant role in the development and progression of malignant tumors. However, the role of chromatin regulators (CRs) in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains underexplored.

Relationship Between Internet Use and Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults: 5-Year Longitudinal Study.

Background: Cognitive decline poses one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care, particularly in China, where the burden on the older adult population is most pronounced. Despite the rapid expansion of internet access, there is still limited understanding of the long-term cognitive impacts of internet use among middle-aged and older adults.

Objective: This study aims to explore the association between internet use and age-related cognitive decline among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

Differentiated Intra-Ligand Charge Transfer Boosting Multicolor Responsive MOF Heterostructures as Robust Anti-Counterfeiting Labels.

Metal-organic framework (MOF) heterostructures with hybrid architectures and abundant functional sites possess great potential applications in advanced information security, yet still suffer from the harsh stimuli mechanisms with restrained emission control. Herein, the differentiated design strategy on intra-ligand charge transfer is first reported to realize smart-responsive multicolor MOF heterostructures as robust anticounterfeiting labels. Designed similar MOF blocks with the differentiated intra-ligand charge transfer are integrated via time-dependent epitaxial growth to form multicolor MOF heterostructures.