Polydopamine-coated montmorillonite micro/nanoparticles enhanced pectin-based sprayable multifunctional liquid mulching films: Wind erosion resistance, water retention, and temperature increase/heat preservation properties.

Natural biopolymer-based liquid mulching films (LMF) have received widespread attention, whereas the fragile structure and limited functionality have severely restricted their application. Herein, polydopamine-coated montmorillonite micro/nanoparticles enhanced pectin-based sprayable multifunctional liquid mulching films (P-MMT@PDA LMF) were prepared. Dopamine has abundant active sites, and its self-polymerization onto the surface of MMT improves the compatibility of MMT with pectin chains, facilitates the homogeneous dispersion of MMT@PDA in pectin polymers, and makes them more tightly entangled through hydrogen bonding.

Comparisons of Post-Load Glucose at Different Time Points for Identifying High Risks of MASLD Progression.

: The 1-h post-load plasma glucose was proposed to replace the current OGTT criteria for diagnosing prediabetes/diabetes. However, it remains unclear whether it is superior in identifying progressive metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and thus we aimed to clarify this issue. : Consecutive Asian participants (non-MASLD, = 1049; MASLD, = 1165) were retrospectively enrolled between June 2012 and June 2024.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Hymenoptera: Figitidae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Chen, 2023 has been sequenced and analyzed for the first time. The total length we assembled is 15,448 bp, which comprises 13 PCGs, 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and a CR. The overall nucleotide composition consists of 41.

A drug-drug co-amorphous system for highly improved solubility of breviscapine: an experimental and computational study.

Drug-drug co-amorphous systems are a promising approach to improve the aqueous solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs. This study explores the combination of breviscapine (BRE) and matrine (MAT) form an amorphous salt, aiming to synergistically enhance the solubility and dissolution of BRE. In silico analysis of electrostatic potential and local ionization energy were conducted on BRE-MAT complex to predict the intermolecular interactions, and solvent-free energies were calculated using thermodynamic integration and density functional theory.

Applying 1-hour postload plasma glucose diagnostic criteria reveals high Progressive Risks of potential MASLD.

Background: Recently, a 1-h PG value of ≥ 8.6 mmol/L, a more sensitive predictor of diabetes mellitus-related long-term cardiovascular complications than routine glucose markers, has been recommended as an additional diagnostic criterion for diabetes in the International Diabetes Federation Position Statement. However, its value in MASLD remains uncertain.

Role of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging in preoperative tumor-node-metastasis staging evaluation of esophageal cancer: a narrative review.

Background And Objective: Esophageal cancer (EC) is an aggressive disease characterized by high mortality rates and a propensity for locoregional or distant recurrence. The treatment strategies and prognostic estimation for EC depend on accurate pre-treatment tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging. The objective of this review was to illustrate the role of various imaging modalities in achieving accurate preoperative TNM staging of EC, with a particular focus on the utilization of advanced high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences for T classification, which have shown promise in enhancing the delineation of tumor depth and extent.

Genetic syndromes associated with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms and imaging diagnostic strategies.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) are the second most common pancreatic malignancy. While most cases are sporadic, a small proportion is associated with genetic syndromes, such as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN), Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). This review aims to use pNENs as a clue to reveal the full spectrum of disease, providing a comprehensive understanding of diagnosis.

Tissue-matched analysis of MRI evaluating the tumor infiltrating lymphocytes in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) play critical roles in the tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy response. This study aims to explore the feasibility of multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating TILs and to develop an evaluation model that considers spatial heterogeneity. Multi-parametric MRI was performed on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mice (N = 28).

Co-application of biochars and improved the quality of coastal saline soil and promoted the growth of forage.

Soil quality is defined as the ability of soil to maintain the soil environment and the biosphere. Due to the limitation of salt and alkali stress, soil quality can be reduced, which in turn affects agricultural production. Biochar is widely used in saline-alkali land improvement because of its special pore structure and strong ion exchange ability, while is widely used in saline-alkali land improvement because it can symbiose with plants and improve plant stress resistance.

Specific metabolic impairments indicate loss of sustained liver improvements in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease treatment.

Background: High liver fat content (LFC) induces increased risks of both hepatic and extrahepatic progression in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), while maintaining a significant decline in magnetic resonance imaging-based proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) (≥30% decline relative to baseline) without worsening fibrosis results in improved histological severity and prognosis. However, the factors associated with the loss of sustained responses to treatment remain unclear, and we aim to identify them.

Methods: Consecutive treatment-naïve MASLD patients between January 2015 and February 2022, with follow-up until April 2023, were included in this prospective cohort study.

A biodegradable multifunctional pectin-montmorillonite fertilizer coating: Controlled-release, water-retention and soil-cementation.

Coated fertilizers have been widely used to improve fertility in barren land. However, improving soil structure and water-retention capacity is also essential for arid and semi-arid areas with sandy soils to promote crop growth. Most currently available coated fertilizers rarely meet these requirements, limiting their application scope.

Microbial fertilizers improve soil quality and crop yield in coastal saline soils by regulating soil bacterial and fungal community structure.

Salinization is a global problem affecting agricultural productivity and sustainability. The application of exogenous microbial fertilizer harbors great potential for improving saline-alkali soil conditions and increasing land productivity. Yet the responses to microbial fertilizer application rate in terms of rhizosphere soil biochemical characteristics, soil microbial community, and crop yield and their interrelationships and underlying mechanisms are still unclear.

Molecular understanding of the self-assembly of an N-isopropylacrylamide delivery system for the loading and temperature-dependent release of curcumin.

Global changes and drug abuse are forcing humanity to face various disease problems, and alternative therapies with safe natural substances have important research value. This paper combines various techniques in quantum chemical calculations and molecular simulations to provide molecular-level insight into the dynamics of the self-assembly of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) for loading curcumin (CUR). The results indicate that increasing the chain length of NIPAM molecules reduces their efficiency in encapsulating and locking CUR, and electrostatic interactions and van der Waals interactions are the main driving forces behind the evolution of system configurations in these processes.

Coordinated molecular and ecological adaptations underlie a highly successful parasitoid.

The success of an organism depends on the molecular and ecological adaptations that promote its beneficial fitness. Parasitoids are valuable biocontrol agents for successfully managing agricultural pests, and they have evolved diversified strategies to adapt to both the physiological condition of hosts and the competition of other parasitoids. Here, we deconstructed the parasitic strategies in a highly successful parasitoid, , which parasitizes a broad range of hosts, including the globally invasive species .

Focus on the effect of nursing care combined with cognitive intervention and functional training on negative emotion, compliance and quality of life in elderly patients with sudden deafness: A retrospective study.

To explore the effects of focused solution nursing combined with cognitive intervention combined with functional training on negative emotions, compliance and quality of life in elderly patients with sudden deafness. A total of 160 patients with sudden deafness in the elderly who were treated in our hospital from January 2019 to May 2021 were selected as the objects of this retrospective study. Based on different treatment approaches, subjects were divided into a control group and an observation group.

Structural basis for odorant recognition of the insect odorant receptor OR-Orco heterocomplex.

Insects detect and discriminate a diverse array of chemicals using odorant receptors (ORs), which are ligand-gated ion channels comprising a divergent odorant-sensing OR and a conserved odorant receptor co-receptor (Orco). In this work, we report structures of the OR5-Orco heterocomplex from the pea aphid alone and bound to its known activating ligand, geranyl acetate. In these structures, three Orco subunits serve as scaffold components that cannot bind the ligand and remain relatively unchanged.

Transcriptomic Insights into Host Metabolism and Immunity Changes after Parasitization by .

Parasitoids commonly manipulate their host's metabolism and immunity to facilitate their offspring survival, but the mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we deconstructed the manipulation strategy of a newly discovered parasitoid wasp, , which parasitizes . Using RNA-seq, we analyzed transcriptomes of -parasitized and non-parasitized host larvae.

Supramolecular interaction between berberine hydrochloride and baicalin in aqueous solution: Reaction kinetics, spectral analysis and dynamic simulation.

The current study presents a comprehensive investigation on the precipitation reaction and supramolecular interactions between berberine hydrochloride (BBR) and baicalin (BA) in an aqueous system. Utilizing a combination of multi-spectral analytical techniques and molecular dynamic simulations, we elucidated the mechanism of the complexion process. The precipitate formation was observed within a drug concentration range of 0.

Wetting-enhanced adhesion of photo-polymerized supramolecular adhesives for both smooth and rough surfaces.

Efficient interactions between an adhesive and a substrate surface at the molecular level are the basis for the formation of robust adhesion, which substantially relies on interfacial wetting. However, strong adhesives usually improve cohesion but compromise interfacial properties. Herein, we have reported a kind of robust supramolecular adhesive based on the outstanding mobility and interfacial wettability of adhesive precursors.

Religiosity and gender bias structure social networks.

The number of studies examining gender differences in the social relationship rewards associated with costly religious practice has been surprisingly low. Here, we use data from 289 residents of an agricultural Tibetan village to assess whether individuals are more inclined to establish supportive relationships with religious individuals in general and to investigate the gender disparities in the relationship between religiosity and personal network characteristics. Our results reveal that participation in religious rituals contributes to the overall development of social support networks.