Genetic diversity of Toll-like receptor 9 in swamp eels (Monopterus albus).

The swamp eel, Monopterus albus, is an important aquaculture species in Asia (mainly China) whose production has seriously suffered from infectious diseases. In spite of the critical requirement for aquaculture practices, to date there is scant information on its immune defence. Here, the genetic characteristics of Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9), which plays crucial roles in the initiation of host defence against microbial invasion, were analysed.

Effects of Spermidine on Mouse Gut Morphology, Metabolites, and Microbial Diversity.

Spermidine is a class of biologically active organic small molecules that play an important role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. The specific objective of this study was to explore the effects of spermidine on intestinal morphology, metabolites, and microbial diversity in mice. We showed that 0.

The Dominating Role of Genetic Background in Shaping Gut Microbiota of Honeybee Queen Over Environmental Factors.

A balanced, diverse gut microbiota is vital for animal health. The microbial population is shaped by multiple factors including genetic background and environment, but other determinants remain controversial. Numerous studies suggest that the dominant factor is genetic background while others emphasize the environmental factors.

Structures of FEC-containing electrolytes and the stabilization mechanism at high voltage and elevated temperature.

The performance of lithium-ion batteries is strongly dependent on the properties of electrolytes. Understanding of the role of electrolytes is significant for the performance improvement of batteries. In this work, classical molecular dynamic simulations were used to examine the solvation effects of ions and structures of fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-containing electrolytes.

Effects of Aspect Ratio on Water Immersion into Deep Silica Nanoholes.

Understanding the influence of aspect ratio on water immersion into silica nanoholes is of significant importance to the etching process of semiconductor fabrication and other water immersion-related physical and biological processes. In this work, the processes of water immersion into silica nanoholes with different height/width aspect ratios (ϕ = 0.87, 1.

Charge-tunable insertion process of carbon nanotubes into DNA nanotubes.

Control over interactions with biomolecules holds the key of the applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in biotechnology. Here we report a molecule dynamics study on the encapsulation process of different charged CNTs into DNA nanotubes. Our results demonstrated that insertion process of CNTs into DNA nanotubes are charge-tunable.

[Clinical analysis of imflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus].

Objective: To investigate the clinical features, therapeutic methods and therapeutic efficacy of imflammatory myofibroblastic tumor(IMT)of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.

Method: Clinical data of 14 cases diagnosed as IMT by pathology were retrospectively analyzed. There were 8 males and 6 females,age ranging from 18 to 77 years.

[Clinical analysis of endoscopic sinus surgery on patients with chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps complicated and asthma].

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of the treatment of endoscopic sinus surgery on patients dignosed as chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps(CRSwNP) complicated and asthma.

Method: Data of 45 patients with CRSwNP complicated asthma were analyzed retrospectively.

Result: All cases were followed up for a period of 1 to 3 years after operation.

An anthracene-appended 2:3 copillar[5]arene: synthesis, computational studies, and application in highly selective fluorescence sensing for Fe(III) ions.

Herein an anthracene-appended 2:3 copillar[5]arene was prepared by the CuAAC method, which was further used as a Fe(3+)-selective fluorescent chemosensor over a wide range of metal ions.

[Clinical analysis of revision endoscopic sinus surgery for recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis].

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of revision endoscopic sinus surgery for recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis.

Method: Clinical data of 45 cases of recurrent rhinosinusitis treated in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Revision endoscopic sinus surgery was performed in all the patients.

Interaction of P-glycoprotein with anti-tumor drugs: the site, gate and pathway.

Understanding the mechanism and pathway of anti-cancer drugs to be pumped out by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in cancer cell is very important for the successful chemotherapy. P-gp is a member of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. In this study, random accelerated molecular dynamics (RAMD) simulation was used to explore the potential egress pathway of ligands from the binding pocket.

[Clinopahological analysis of sinonasal mucosal malignant melanoma].

Objective: To investigate the clinopathological characteristics, differential diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of sinonasal mucosal malignant melanoma.

Method: Clinopathological data of 18 cases which were diagnosed by pathology and immmunohistochemistry were analyzed retrospectively. All cases were proved by pathology and immmunohistochemistry.

[Endoscopic resection of benign fibro-osseous lesions of naso-sinuses with different surgical choice].

Objective: To explore and discuss the characteristics of benign fibro-osseous lesion of naso-sinuses and the features and indications of different surgical choice with endoscope.

Method: Fourteen patients with benign fibro-osseous lesion of naso-sinuses were treated through endoscopic surgery, of which 9 cases underwent endonasal endoscopic surgery simply, 2 cases were operated with a superciliary arch incision through endoscope, 1 case underwent endoscopic caldwell-luc' surgery, 1 case was operated with endoscopic surgery through frontal recess of tears, and 1 case was operated with Draf II surgery under endoscope.

Result: In all of patients, 2 cases relapsed, 2 cases had residual lesions, 4 cases had complications including numbness and scar of incision, no relapse and no complications in other 6 cases.

[Efficacy of CO2 laser in the treatment of precancerous laryngeal lesions under phonomicrosurgery and its relative factors].

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of CO2 laser treatment for patients with precancerous laryngeal lesions under phonomicrosurgery and to explore the points for attention in operation.

Method: They were all treated with phonomicrosurgery techniques as mucosal epitheliumablation or mucosal stripping by using CO2 laser. Eight patients with laryngeal papilloma were excised by CO2 laser.

Pathology of lymphoid organs in chickens fed a diet deficient in zinc.

An experiment was conducted, including flow cytometry, to study the pathology of the lymphoid organs and peripheral blood T lymphocytes in zinc (Zn)-deficient chickens. One hundred 1-day-old broiler chickens were randomly divided into two groups and fed on diets with 100 mg/kg Zn (controls) or Zn-deficient diets (Zn, 23.63 mg/kg) for 7 weeks.