RETRACTED: Hu et al. Hybrid Application of Nanoparticles and Polymer in Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes. 2021, , 1414.

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Platform development and gliding optimization of a robotic flying fish with morphing pectoral fins.

The aquatic-aerial robot with the free interface crossing can enhance adaptability in complex aquatic environments. However, its design is extremely challenging for the striking discrepancies in propulsion principles. The flying fish in nature exhibits remarkable multi-modal cross-domain locomotion capability, such as high-maneuvers swimming, agile water-air crossing, and long-distance gliding, providing extensive inspiration.

Apolipoprotein-A is a potential prognostic biomarker for severe aplastic anemia patients treated with ATG-based immunosuppressive therapy: a single-center retrospective study.

Background: Anti-thymoglobulin (ATG)-based immunosuppressive treatment (IST) is the standard first-line management for patients with severe AA/very severe AA (SAA/VSAA) and is not suitable for allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The response predictor was not fully investigated.

Objective: The present study attempted to explore other characteristics, such as serum lipid changes, during ATG-based IST and analyzed their significance in predicting IST response and survival.

Distanct ischemic postconditioning in acute mild to moderate ischemic stroke: A randomized clinical study.

Objective: Distant ischemic postconditioning (DIPC) has been confirmed to have a neuroprotective effect in animal models of ischemia. However, there are only a few studies on its efficacy and safety in clinical applications.

Method: We divided 86 patients with acute non-cardiogenic mild to moderate cerebral infarction into DIPC and control groups.

A novel heterozygous HTRA1 mutation in an Asian family with CADASIL-like disease.

Background: HTRA1 gene mutations are related to the pathogenesis of cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CARASIL). However, heterozygous HTRA1 mutations at specific sites can also lead to rare autosomal dominant cerebral artery disease (CADASIL-like disease). To date, 28 heterozygous mutations in the HTRA1 gene have been reported to be related to CADASIL-like diseases.

Efficiency and safety of eltrombopag for multi-line failed Chinese patients with immune thrombocytopenia: cases with decreased megakaryocyte response well from single-center experience.

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) was defined using the International Consensus Guidelines as a platelet count <100×10/L in the absence of other causes or disorders that may be associated with thrombocytopenia. For patients without response to first-line treatment or refractory, TPO receptor agonist (RA) is an ideal choice. This study was to evaluate the efficiency and safety of eltrombopag for multi-line failed Chinese patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and analyze the possible factors that may contribute to the differences based on personal characteristics.

A case of CADASIL caused by NOTCH3 c.512_605delinsA heterozygous mutation.

Background: Autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a cerebrovascular disease closely related to the NOTCH3 gene. More than 200 mutations in this gene have been reported to be associated with this disease.

Methods: The NOTCH3 gene from CADASIL patient was screened for mutations by whole-exome sequencing (WES).

Hybrid Application of Nanoparticles and Polymer in Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes.

Nowadays, the addition of nanoparticles to polymer solutions would be of interest; however, the feasible property of nanoparticles and their impact on oil recovery has not been investigated in more detail. This study investigates the rheology and capillary forces (interfacial tension and contact angle) of nanoparticles in the polymer performances during oil recovery processes. Thereby, a sequential injection of water, polymer, and nanoparticles; Nanosilica (SiO) and nano-aluminium oxide (AlO) was performed to measure the oil recovery factor.

Diagnosing MonoMAC Syndrome in GATA2 Germline Mutated Myelodysplastic Syndrome via Next-Generation Sequencing in a Patient with Refractory and Complex Infection: Case Report and Literature Review.

Monocytopenia and mycobacterial infection (MonoMAC) syndrome is a rare disease. Herein, we reported a 65-year-old Asian woman, previously diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), suffering from recurrent pneumonia, intermittent fever, fatigue, and chest tightness lasting for five months. She was ultimately diagnosed with MonoMAC syndrome with () infection and GATA2 mutation through metagenomic generation sequencing (mNGS) of peripheral blood specimen, for which she was given anti-NTM therapy.

Association of an insertion mutation in PRRT2 with hereditary spastic paraplegia accompanied by polyneuropathy.

Background: Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a rare familial hereditary neurodegenerative disease caused by multiple autosomal dominant mutations. More than 50 mutant genes have been reported to be associated with this disease.

Methods: In this study, we have reported a rare insertion mutation site in PRRT2 that caused a familial disorder of hereditary spastic paraplegia accompanied by polyneuropathy.

Severe Systemic Rash in the Treatment of Hairy Cell Leukemia with Cladribine: Case Report and Literature Review.

A 49-year-old male patient who had been diagnosed with variable hairy cell leukemia (HCL-V) was treated with interferon for half a year but exert no obvious effect. After two courses of chemotherapy with cladribine, he achieved remission, and splenomegaly significantly improved (the length in craniocaudal dimension decreased from 15.8cm to 11.

Exploration of swimming performance for a biomimetic multi-joint robotic fish with a compliant passive joint.

In this paper, a novel compliant joint with two identical torsion springs is proposed for a biomimetic multi-joint robotic fish, which enables imitatation of the swimming behavior of live fish. More importantly, a dynamic model based on the Lagrangian dynamic method is developed to explore the compliant passive mechanism. In the dynamic modeling, a simplified Morrison equation is utilized to analyze the hydrodynamic forces.

Exosomes in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of ß-amyloid peptide 1-42 and phosphorylation of tau protein in the brain. Thus far, the transfer mechanism of these cytotoxic proteins between nerve cells remains unclear. Recent studies have shown that nanoscale extracellular vesicles (exosomes) originating from cells may play important roles in this transfer process.

Genome-wide Identification, Classification, and Expression Pattern of Homeobox Gene Family in Brassica rapa under Various Stresses.

Homeobox (HB) genes are crucial for plant growth and development processes. They encode transcription factors and responses to various stresses, as reported by recent emerging evidence. In this study, a total of 113 BraHB genes were identified in Brassica rapa.

Evolution and Expression Divergence of E2 Gene Family under Multiple Abiotic and Phytohormones Stresses in .

To understand ubiquitination mechanism, E2s (ubiquitin conjugating enzymes) have crucial part as they play a major role in regulating many biological processes in plants. Meanwhile, is an important leafy vegetable crop and therefore its characterization along with the expression pattern of E2s under various stresses is imperative. In this study, a total of 83 genes were identified in and were classified into four different classes based on domain information.

Lipidomic study reveals the effect of morphological variation and other metabolite interactions on the lipid composition in various cultivars of Bok choy.

Bok choy is an important Brassica vegetable which is also known for its wide range of cultivars that differ in their appearance, leaf color, size and shape. For the purpose to investigate the effect of these phenotypic differences on their lipid composition, seven morphotypes of NHCC (Suzhouqing, Aijaohuang, Wutacai, Yellowrose, Ziluolan, Xiangqingcai and Zicaitai) were selected for this study. For this reason, extensive metabolic approach was adopted which was mainly focused on lipidomics.

Angina in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A case report.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) often causes small blood vessel lesions in multiple organs, with less impact on large vessels. We report a case involving not only large blood vessels, but also angina. The computed tomographic angiography of large vessels and vascular ultrasonography of the extremity also suggested great arteries of the body were involved.

Iodine excess or not: analysis on the necessity of reducing the iodine content in edible salt based on the national monitoring results.

Using national monitoring data collected between 1995 and 2009, this paper describes the change in trend with regard to the coverage of qualified iodized household salt and iodine status of the population in China since the implementation of universal salt iodization. The review indicates that the iodine content in edible salt increased from 16.2 mg/kg in 1995 to 42.

[A pilot study on the feasibility of simplified scheme of national iodized salt monitoring program].

Objective: To draft out the simplified scheme of iodized salt monitoring program to compare with the current scheme, and to study its feasibility.

Methods: 8 counties from 4 provinces were selected at different coverage rate of iodized salt. Conduct the monitoring program using the current scheme and the simplified scheme, then compare the results.

[Study on the national program of monltoring the iodized-salt situation in 2004].

Objective: To understand the situation of quality and consumption of iodized-salt at production and household levels through monitoring on salt.

Methods: 9 townships were chosen in each county at different locations. In each township, two villages were selected in the center of the township and another two villages in remote settings.

[Study on the neonate umbilical cord blood thyroid stimulating hormone level in the universal iodized salt areas and its application].

Objective: To investigate the neonatal umbilical cord blood thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level in the universal iodized salt areas and put forward the cut-point, then analyze its application.

Methods: Seven provinces were selected where the pregnant women having satisfied urinary iodine levels, then the urinary samples of pregnant women and the neonates cord blood were collected for urine iodine and TSH tests, and the relative factors were also recorded.

Results: Total 1 524 urine and cord blood samples were collected from pregnant women and their new borns respectively.