[Rapid Start-up of One-stage Autotrophic Nitrogen Removal Process in EGSB Reactor for Wastewater with Low Concentration of Ammonia].

Biofilm coming from a reactor in which One-stage Autotrophic Nitrogen Removal Process exists was selected as inoculum in an expanded granular sludge bed reactor. A potential fast start-up procedure was tested in this research. Wastewater with low ammonium concentration between 60-100 mg·L was applied.

Anti-adenovirus activities of shikonin, a component of Chinese herbal medicine in vitro.

Radix Lithosperm eyrthrorhizon is a common prescription compound in traditional Chinese medicine. Shikonin is a major component of Radix Lithospermi and has various biological activities. We have investigated the inhibitory effect of shikonin on the growth of adenovirus type 3 (AdV3) in vitro.