Identification of and related decoction pieces: a data fusion method combining electronic nose, electronic tongue, electronic eye, and high-performance liquid chromatography data.

We here describe a new method for distinguishing authentic from similar decoctions (namely, , , and ). Preliminary identification and analysis of four types of decoction pieces were conducted following the and local standards. Intelligent sensory data were then collected using an electronic nose, an electronic tongue, and an electronic eye, and chromatography data were obtained via high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Expression and Clinical Significance of ILF2 in Gastric Cancer.

The aim of this study is to investigate the expression levels and clinical significance of ILF2 in gastric cancer. The mRNA and protein expression levels of ILF2 were, respectively, examined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and Western blot from 21 paired fresh frozen GC tissues and corresponding normal gastric tissues. In order to analyze the expression pattern of ILF2 in GC, 60 paired paraffin-embedded GC slides and corresponding normal gastric slides were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay.

Validation of an Endoscopic Fibre-Optic Pressure Sensor for Noninvasive Measurement of Variceal Pressure.

In this study, the authors have developed endoscopic fibre-optic pressure sensor to detect variceal pressure and presented the validation of in vivo and in vitro studies, because the HVPG requires catheterization of hepatic veins, which is invasive and inconvenient. Compared with HVPG, it is better to measure directly the variceal pressure without puncturing the varices in a noninvasive way.

Fast in situ generated ɛ-polylysine-poly (ethylene glycol) hydrogels as tissue adhesives and hemostatic materials using an enzyme-catalyzed method.

In this study, novel bio-inspired in situ hydrogels as tissue adhesives and hemostatic materials were designed and prepared based on ɛ-polylysine-grafted poly(ethylene glycol) and tyramine via enzymatic cross-linking. The enzymatic cross-linked method enabled fast gelation within seconds, which facilitated its therapeutic applications. By changing the cross-linking conditions, the storage modulus of the hydrogels could be tunable and the mechanical strength influenced the tissue adhesiveness of the hydrogels.

Bcl-2 gene silence enhances the sensitivity toward 5-Fluorouracil in gastric adenocarcinoma cells.

Because of increased insensitivity or resistance to chemical treatment in tumor patients, specific apoptotic gene silence may provide a rational approach for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. This study was to investigate whether downregulation of Bcl-2 expression by small interfering RNA (siRNA) against the Bcl-2 gene would enhance the apoptosis and sensitivity of gastric adenocarcinoma SGC-7901 cell to 5-Fluorouracil. Transfections of SGC-7901 cells with siRNA were performed using cationic liposomes.