High-Throughput/High-Precision Sampling of Single Cells into ICP-MS for Elucidating Cellular Nanoparticles.

In single-cell analysis with ICP-MS it is highly important to ensure precise single-cell sampling into ICP. For this purpose, a simple configured pressure-resistant MicroCross interface is developed for high-throughput/high-precision microdroplet generation and single-cell encapsulation. Aqueous cell suspension is ejected and sheared into droplets by tangent-flowing hexanol-continuous phases in the flow-focusing geometry of MicroCross, wherein to precisely trap a single cell into a droplet, with an extremely low probability of <0.

Relationship between cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 -318C/T (rs5742909) gene polymorphism and the risk of acute rejection in renal transplantation.

Results on the relationship between CTLA4 -318C/T (rs5742909) gene polymorphism and risk of acute rejection in renal transplantation are still conflicting. This meta-analysis was performed to update the association between CTLA4 -318C/T and risk of acute rejection in renal transplantation. The association investigations were identified from PubMed and Cochrane Library, and eligible studies were included and synthesized using meta-analysis method.

Association of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 +49A/G gene polymorphism with acute rejection risk in renal transplantation.

The conclusions on the association between cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4) +49A/G gene polymorphism and acute rejection risk in renal transplantation are still debated. This meta-analysis was performed to update the association between CTLA4 +49A/G and acute rejection risk in renal transplantation. The association investigations were identified from PubMed and Cochrane Library, and eligible studies were included and synthesized using meta-analysis method.

In situ self-assembled reduced graphene oxide aerogel embedded with nickel oxide nanoparticles for the high-efficiency separation of ovalbumin.

A three-dimensional reduced graphene oxide aerogel with embedded nickel oxide nanoparticles was prepared by a one-step self-assembly reaction in a short time. The nanoparticles could be captured into the interior of reduced graphene oxide network during the formation of the three-dimensional architecture. The composite exhibited porosity, good biocompatibility, and abundant metal affinity binding sites.

Multitarget sensing of glucose and cholesterol based on Janus hydrogel microparticles.

A visualized sensing method for glucose and cholesterol was developed based on the hemispheres of the same Janus hydrogel microparticles. Single-phase and Janus hydrogel microparticles were both generated using a centrifugal microfluidic chip. For glucose sensing, concanavalin A and fluorescein labeled dextran used for competitive binding assay were encapsulated in alginate microparticles, and the fluorescence of the microparticles was positively correlated with glucose concentration.

Fungal infection in patients after liver transplantation in years 2003 to 2012.

Background: Fungal infections after liver transplantation have received considerable interests because of their association with substantial morbidity and mortality. This study investigated risk factors of fungal infection after liver transplantation.

Material/methods: Retrospective analysis was performed based on clinical data from 120 patients with fungal infection after liver transplantation from January 1, 2003 to May 30, 2012.

[The study of the risk factors of fungal infection after liver transplantation].

Objective: To explore the risk factors of fungal infection so as to provide rationales for the prevention of fungal infection after liver transplantation.

Methods: The clinical data of 94 cases of fungal infections after liver transplantation from January 1, 2003 to November 30, 2010 at our hospital were collected as the infective group. A total of 603 liver transplant patients without fungal infections during the same period were selected as the control group.

Brønsted acid-catalyzed efficient Strecker reaction of ketones, amines and trimethylsilyl cyanide.

A general method for the one-pot, three-component Strecker reaction of ketones was developed using Brønsted acids as organocatalysts. A series of alpha-aminonitriles were obtained in good to excellent yields (79-99%). A preliminary extension to a catalytic enantioselective three-component Strecker reaction of ketones (up to 40% ee) is also described.