Enhanced ethylenediamine detection using WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes heterostructure with exceptional adsorption capabilities: Experimental and theoretical studies.

The present work describes the synthesis of WO3-BiVO4- nanoflakes heterostructure (NFHs) by a single step hydrothermal method. The analysis of crystalline phases and structural behavior deduced the formation of good crystal quality WO3-BiVO4 NFHs. Under microscopic observation, the as-prepared WO3-BiVO4 displayed uniform and conspicuous nanoflakes like structures.

Discrimination of Lung Cancer and Benign Lung Diseases Using BALF Exosome DNA Methylation Profile.

Benign lung diseases are common and often do not require specific treatment, but they pose challenges in the distinguishing of them from lung cancer during low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). This study presents a comprehensive methylation analysis using real-time PCR for minimally invasive diagnoses of lung cancer via employing BALF exosome DNA. A panel of seven epigenetic biomarkers was identified, exhibiting specific methylation patterns in lung cancer BALF exosome DNA.

Fabrication of Tungsten Oxide Nanowalls through HFCVD for Improved Electrochemical Detection of Methylamine.

In this study, well-defined tungsten oxide (WO) nanowall (NW) thin films were synthesized via a controlled hot filament chemical vapor deposition (HFCVD) technique and applied for electrochemical detection of methylamine toxic substances. Herein, for the thin-film growth by HFCVD, the temperature of tungsten (W) wire was held constant at ~1450 °C and gasification was performed by heating of W wire using varied substrate temperatures ranging from 350 °C to 450 °C. At an optimized growth temperature of 400 °C, well-defined and extremely dense WO nanowall-like structures were developed on a Si substrate.

Naturally manufactured biochar materials based sensor electrode for the electrochemical detection of polystyrene microplastics.

In recent times, microplastics have become a disturbance to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the ingestion of these particles can have severe consequences for wildlife, aquatic organisms, and even humans. In this study, two types of biochars were manufactured through the carbonization of naturally found starfish (SF-1) and aloevera (AL-1). The produced biochars were utilized as sensing electrode materials for the electrochemical detection of ∼100 nm polystyrene microplastics (PS).

The complete mitochondrial genome of deep-sea ophiuroid (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) from the Shkolnik Guyot, a northwest Pacific seamount.

Ophiuroids are a diversified benthic taxon in the deep sea. Given their various dispersal strategies, they are considered an adequate group to assess genetic connectivity, especially in the seamounts that function as islands. A.

Porous MgNiO Chrysanthemum Flower Nanostructure Electrode for Toxic Hg Ion Monitoring in Aquatic Media.

A simple hydrothermal synthesis approach was used to synthesize porous MgNiO Chrysanthemum Flowers (CFs) nanostructures and applied as a sensing electrode for quick detection of hazardous mercury (Hg ions). The morphological, structural, and electrochemical properties of MgNiO CFs were investigated. The morphological characteristic of MgNiO CFs, with a specific surface area of 45.

Laparoscopic systemic restaging surgery for women with unexpected uterine malignancy.

Objective: We investigated the feasibility of laparoscopic restaging surgery in patients with unexpected uterine cancer.

Methods: This retrospective study included eight patients who underwent laparoscopic restaging surgery for Iran University uterine cancer after a prior hysterectomy or myomectomy.

Results: The median age of the patients and their body mass index were 55 years (range, 44-78) and 23.

Catalytic oxidation of ibuprofen over bulk heterojunction photocatalysts based on conjugated donor-acceptor configured benzoselenadiazole molecule.

The use of photocatalysts for acquiring direct photon energy from sunlight is a promising way to clean the environment, particularly the remediation of contaminants from water. In this work, firstly π-conjugated organic semiconductor configuring benzoselenadiazole, 4-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)-7-(5'-hexyl-[2,2'-bithiophen]-5-yl)-benzo [c] (Kümmerer, 2009; Chen et al., 2018; Randeep et al.

Nanoparticles as Next-Generation Tooth-Whitening Agents: Progress and Perspectives.

Whitening agents, such as hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, are currently used in clinical applications for dental esthetic and dental care. However, the free radicals generated by whitening agents cause pathological damage; therefore, their safety issues remain controversial. Furthermore, whitening agents are known to be unstable and short-lived.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Korean endemic species (Kim, Park, Son & Nalbant, 2003).

As one of efforts to conserve a genetic resource of the endemic cobitid species in the Korean peninsula, the complete mitogenome of (Kim, Park, Son & Nalbant, 2003) was determined using Illumina MiSeq system. The circular mitogenome was 16,557 bp length and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and a control region. Only the COX1 gene was identified with an aberrant initiation codon GTG, and an incomplete termination codon (T-/TA-) was identified in six PCGs including COX2, COX3, ND2, ND3, ND4, and Cytb genes.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Japanese sea lion, (Carnivora: Otariidae) analyzed using the excavated skeletal remains from Ulleungdo, South Korea.

The Japanese sea lion, , is an extinct pinniped species, which had inhabited along the coast of the Japanese archipelago and Korean peninsula. Its mitochondrial genome was determined by the assembly of PCR amplicons from the skeletal remains excavated from the Ulleungdo, South Korea. The whole mitogenome was 16,698 bp in length, which encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNAs (tRNA), 2 ribosomal RNAs (rRNA), an origin of light-strand replication (OL), and a control region (D-loop).

Multiple ions detection by field-effect transistor sensors based on ZnO@GO and ZnO@rGO nanomaterials: Application to trace detection of Cr (III) and Cu (II).

This work narrates the preparation of efficient nanomaterials framework of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoglobules (NGs) with graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for the fabrication of rapid multiple ion field-effect transistor (MI-FET) sensors. Prepared ZnO-NGs@GO and ZnO-NGs@rGO nanocomposites were broadly analyzed by different analytical techniques to study their morphological, structural, compositional, and electrochemical properties. As electrode materials, ZnO-NGs@GO and ZnO-NGs@rGO were used to fabricate MI-FETs sensor for the detection of multiple ions such as Ni (II), Co (II), Cu (II), Cr (III), Fe (II), and Bi (II) ions.

Identification of Nucleolin as a Novel AEG-1-Interacting Protein in Breast Cancer via Interactome Profiling.

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases worldwide. Astrocyte elevated gene-1 (AEG-1) is upregulated in breast cancer and regulates breast cancer cell proliferation and invasion. However, the molecular mechanisms by which AEG-1 promotes breast cancer have yet to be fully elucidated.

Power versus manual pedicle tract preparation: a multi-center study of early adopters.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort, multicenter. A single surgeon study demonstrated that pedicle tract preparation with power tools was associated with lower fluoroscopy times and revision rates compared to manual tools, while maintaining patient safety.

Objective: Our purpose was to determine the safety of power-assisted pedicle tract preparation by early adopters of this technology.

Enticing 3D peony-like ZnGaO microstructures for electrochemical detection of N, N-dimethylmethanamide chemical.

We demonstrate the hydrothermal synthesis of three dimension (3D) peony-like morphology of zinc gallate (ZnGaO), dominated by assembled nanosheets and applied as electrode material in electrochemical detection of N,N-dimethylmethanamide chemical. The crystalline, structural and compositional characterizations deduced the formation of high quality ZnGaO with spinal crystal structure. Peony-like 3D ZnGaO was benefited by a high surface area of ~62.

The Relationships between Addiction to Highly Caffeinated Drinks, Burnout, and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the addiction to highly caffeinated drinks among university students, and we investigated the relationships between smartphone addiction, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), burnout, self-esteem, impulsiveness in high caffeine drink addiction risk group (high caffeine group). We also compared these mental health factors differences between the high caffeine group and the control group; and, investigated the relative risk between the independent variables of the high caffeine group.

Methods: This study was conducted in Korea, from June 2015 to July 2016.

Alteration of metabolic profiles in Lemna paucicostata culture and enhanced production of GABA and ferulic acid by ethephon treatment.

Lemna species have been used in the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries, as they are inexpensive sources of proteins, starches, and fatty acids. In this study, we treated L. paucicostata with different concentrations (0.

Multilayered and Flap Closure Technique for Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery.

Wound complications after pediatric spinal deformity surgery are a relatively common and challenging complication that results in emotional, physical, and monetary costs to the patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role of wound closure techniques for the prevention of wound complications is being increasingly explored. Interdisciplinary care by spinal surgeons and plastic surgeons has been recently found to decrease wound complication rates in patients with nonidiopathic scoliosis.

Development of the cephalopod-specific universal primer set and its application for the metabarcoding analysis of planktonic cephalopods in Korean waters.

Although spatiotemporal analysis of the cephalopod larvae provides the useful information for the effective management of their resources, it has been difficult mainly due to their low numbers in the mixed zooplankton net samples and difficulty in morphological identification. In order to analyze the planktonic cephalopods using next-generation sequencing (NGS), we have designed a cephalopod-specific universal (CPD) primer set targeting a region covering mitochondrial cytochrome b and ND6 genes based on the currently identified 36 complete cephalopod mitochondrial genome sequences in the GenBank database. The expected amplicon sizes by CPD primers were between 465 and 471 bp, which was applicable to the MiSeq system (Illumina, San Diego, CA, USA).

Use of Activity Trackers in Orthopaedics.

Activity trackers are relatively inexpensive, easily available, and widely used by consumers. There has been increased interest in healthcare practice and research to use activity tracker data. Continuous collection of health variables including step count, heart rate, and calorimetry provides researchers and clinicians data to monitor patients after an intervention and/or encourage physical activity.

Oxidative Stress Levels in Aqueous Humor from High Myopic Patients.

Purpose: To compare oxidative stress status in the aqueous humor of highly myopic eyes and control eyes.

Methods: Aqueous humor samples were collected from 15 highly myopic eyes (high myopia group) and 23 cataractous eyes (control group) during cataract surgery. Central corneal thickness, corneal endothelial cell density, hexagonality of corneal endothelial cells, and cell area of corneal endothelial cells were measured using specular microscopy.

Neurosyphilis initially presenting as hemorrhagic exudative optic neuropathy in an immunocompetent patient.

We describe an unusual case of hemorrhagic exudative optic neuropathy as an initial presentation of neurosyphilis in an immunocompetent patient. The clinicians have to be alert to consider a diagnosis of syphilitic optic neuropathy in cases with hemorrhagic exudative optic neuropathy.