Crocetin Alleviates Ovariectomy-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction through Regulating Estrogen Receptor β.

Metabolic dysfunction (MD) is a major health problem threatening the life quality of menopausal women. Saffron has been widely used in herb prescriptions for treating menopausal syndrome. However, the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of saffron are poorly understood.

Bi-phasic effect of gelatin in myogenesis and skeletal muscle regeneration.

Skeletal muscle regeneration requires extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, including an acute and transient breakdown of collagen that produces gelatin. Although the physiological function of this process is unclear, it has inspired the application of gelatin to injured skeletal muscle for a potential pro-regenerative effect. Here, we investigated a bi-phasic effect of gelatin in skeletal muscle regeneration, mediated by the hormetic effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

[Research on the Relationship between Surface Structure and Fluorescence Intensity of Ca(1-x)Al2Si2O8 : Eu(x)].

Ca(1-x)Al2Si2O8 : Eu(x)(x = 0, 0.01, 0.05, 0.

[The analysis of natural and synthetic ruby by Raman spectra].

The differentiation of natural and synthetic gems is still a difficult problem in gems identification. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) of Raman spectrum, that is the life-span of phonon, can provide valuable information about. natural or synthetic gem.

[Identification of B jade by Raman spectroscopy].

Raman spectroscopy has been found to be a useful tool for identification of bleached and polymer-impregnated jadeites (so-called B jade). The major advantage of this system over classical methods of gem testing is the non-destructive identification of inclusions in gemstones and the determination of organic fracture filling in jade. Fissures in jadeites have been filled with oils and various resins to enhance their clarity, such as paraffin wax, paraffin oil, AB glue and epoxy resins.