Long non-coding RNA CASC2 in solid tumors: A meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Recently, several studies have reported that the long non-coding RNA cancer susceptibility 2 (CASC2) is downregulated in human solid tumors. However, as the sample size in those studies was limited, the role of CASC2 in cancer remains unknown. Accordingly, we conducted this meta-analysis to explore the role of CASC2 in solid tumors.

A Multivariate Generalizability Theory Approach to College Students' Evaluation of Teaching.

Teachers' teaching level evaluation is an important component in classroom teaching and professional promotion in the institutions of higher learning in China. Many self-made questionnaires are currently being administered to Chinese college students to evaluate teachers' classroom teaching performance. Quite often, due to the absence of strong educational, and psychological measurements and theoretical foundations for these questionnaires, their dependability remains open to doubt.

Structures and luminescent sensors of mixed-counterions based salen-type lanthanide coordination polymers.

Reactions of N,N'-bis (salicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine (H L) with mixed lanthanide counterions of LnCl ·6H O and Ln (NO ) ·6H O afford six H L lanthanide coordination polymers, e.g. {[Pr(H L) (NO ) Cl]·2CH Cl } (1); {[Ln(H L) (NO ) ] ·5CHCl ·mCH OH} [Ln = Sm (2), Eu (3), Gd (4), Tb (5) and Yb (6); m = 1 (2-5); m = 0 (6)].

Clinicopathological and prognostic significance of FoxM1 in hepatocellular carcinoma patients: a meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Recently, the abnormal expression of FoxM1 has been found in many malignant tumors. However, the clinicopathological and prognostic value of FoxM1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to establish the relationship between FoxM1 expression and the clinicopathological features and prognostic value in patients with HCC.

The clinicopathological and prognostic value of long non-coding RNA ZEB1-AS1 in solid tumors: A meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Studies have reported that Zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 antisense 1 (ZEB1-AS1) is overexpressed in many malignant tumors. However, the sample size in those studies was limited, so the clinicopathological and prognostic value of ZEB1-AS1 in solid tumors remains undetermined, Accordingly, the aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the relationship between the expression of lncRNA ZEB1-AS1 and clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis in patients with solid tumors.

Methods: Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and hazard ratios (HRs) were estimated with 95% confidence interval (CI) to assess the relation between ZEB1-AS1 and the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of patients with cancer.

Triple-Wavelength-Region Luminescence Sensing Based on a Color-Tunable Emitting Lanthanide Metal Organic Framework.

A series of isomorphic lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs), namely [Ln(dcbba)(DMF)] ·HO·0.5DMF [Ln = La (1), Eu (2) and Tb (3); Hdcbba = 4-(3, 5-dicarboxylatobenzyloxy)benzoic acid; DMF = N, N'-dimethylformamide] have been designed and synthesized by the solvothermal reactions of Hdcbba and La(NO)·6HO. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the complexes 1-3 exhibit a (3,6)-connected open framework structure with binuclear [Ln(COO)] secondary building units as 6-connected nodes and Hdcbba ligands as 3-connected nodes.

Role of Beclin1 expression in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Beclin1 has been reported as a vital marker for a number of malignant tumors. However, the role of Beclin1 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains inconclusive. Thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the correlation between Beclin1 and its clinicopathological and prognostic values in HCC.

Humanized Mice Engrafted With Human HSC Only or HSC and Thymus Support Comparable HIV-1 Replication, Immunopathology, and Responses to ART and Immune Therapy.

Immunodeficient mice reconstituted with human immune tissues and cells (humanized mice) are relevant and robust models for the study of HIV-1 infection, immunopathogenesis, and therapy. In this study, we performed a comprehensive comparison of human immune reconstitution and HIV-1 infection, immunopathogenesis and therapy between immunodeficient NOD/Rag2/γ (NRG) mice transplanted with human HSCs (NRG-hu HSC) and mice transplanted with HSCs and thymus fragments (NRG-hu Thy/HSC) from the same donors. We found that similar human lymphoid and myeloid lineages were reconstituted in NRG-hu HSC and NRG-hu Thy/HSC mice, with human T cells more predominantly reconstituted in NRG-hu Thy/HSC mice, while NRG-hu HSC mice supported more human B cells and myeloid cells reconstitution.

High Catalytic Performance of a CeO-Supported Ni Catalyst for Hydrogenation of Nitroarenes, Fabricated via Coordination-Assisted Strategy.

A family of two-dimensional salen-type lanthanide complexes was synthesized through a facile solution diffusion method. The two-dimensional lanthanide complexes were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analytical techniques. The SCXRD and XPS analyses reveal that the obtained two-dimensional structures are rich in uncoordinated imine (-CH═N-) groups located on the skeleton of the salen-type organic ligand, which retain strong coordination ability with metal ions.

The clinicopathological and prognostic value of Nanog in human gastrointestinal luminal cancer: A meta-analysis.

Background: Recent studies have demonstrated that the over-expression of Nanog contributes to the progression of various malignant tumors. However, the clinicopathological and prognostic role of Nanog in gastrointestinal luminal cancer remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the role of Nanog in gastrointestinal luminal cancer.

The clinicopathological and prognostic value of HSP27 in hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In the recent past, there is increasing evidence demonstrating that HSP27 plays a key role in tumor progression. However, the relationship between HSP27 expression and the clinicopathological features of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as well as its prognostic value in HCC patients remain controversial. Accordingly, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the correlation between HSP27 expression and HCC, and determine the prognostic value of HSP27 in HCC.

Clinicopathological significance and prognostic role of p-STAT3 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background And Aim: Constitutive activation of STAT3 through its phosphorylation (p-STAT3) plays a key role in the development and progression of various cancers. However, the relationship between p-STAT3 expression and the clinicopathological features and prognostic value in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the role of p-STAT3 in HCC.

Process characteristics for microwave assisted hydrothermal carbonization of cellulose.

The process characteristics of microwave assisted hydrothermal carbonization of cellulose was investigated and a first order kinetics model based on carbon concentration was developed. Chemical properties analysis showed that comparing to conventional hydrothermal carbonization, hydrochar with comparable energy properties can be obtained with 5-10 times decrease in reaction time with assistance of microwave heating. Results from kinetics study was in great agreement with experimental analysis, that they both illustrated the predominant mechanism of the reaction depend on variations in the reaction rates of two co-existent pathways.

Long non-coding RNA CRNDE as a potential prognostic biomarker in solid tumors: A meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Long non-coding RNA colorectal neoplasia differentially expressed (CRNDE) has been demonstrated to be highly expressed in many malignant tumors; however, the role of CRNDE in cancer remains undetermined because of limitations in sample size. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the role of CRNDE in cancer.

Methods: PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE database, Ovid, Chinese CNKI, and Chinese WanFang database were systematically searched.

Utilization of lime-dried sludge for eco-cement clinker production: effects of different feeding points.

Co-processing lime-dried sludge (LDS) in cement kilns is an appropriate technique to solve the problem of LDS disposal and promote the sustainable development for cement industry. However, there were limited studies that investigated the effects of feeding points on product quality and cement kiln emissions. In this study, simulated experiments were conducted by dividing the feeding points into high-temperature zones (HTZs) and raw mill (RM).

Ebselen suppresses inflammation induced by Helicobacter pylori lipopolysaccharide via the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway.

Ebselen is a seleno-organic compound that has been demonstrated to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A previous study determined that ebselen inhibits airway inflammation induced by inhalational lipopolysaccharide (LPS), however, the underlying molecular mechanism remains to be elucidated. The present study investigated the effect of ebselen on the glutathione peroxidase (GPX)‑reactive oxygen species (ROS) pathway and interleukin‑8 (IL‑8) expression induced by Helicobacter pylori LPS in gastric cancer (GC) cells.

Ultrarapid Multimode Microwave Synthesis of Nano/Submicron β-SiC.

This paper presents the design, development and realization of a fast and novel process for the synthesis of 3C silicon carbide (β-SiC) nanorods and submicron powder. Using SiO₂ (or Si) and activated carbon (AC), this process allows β-SiC to be synthesized with almost 100% purity in timeframes of seconds or minutes using multimode microwave rotary tube reactors under open-air conditions. The synthesis temperature used was 1460 ± 50 °C for Si + AC and 1660 ± 50 °C for SiO₂ + AC.

Investigation of magneto-structural correlation based on a series of seven-coordinated β-diketone Dy(iii) single-ion magnets with C and C local symmetry.

A series of four β-diketone mononuclear Dy(iii) complexes, namely Dy(Hthd)(MeOH)·2,5-Py (1), Dy(Hthd)(Tppo) (2), Dy(Hthd)(PyNO) (3), and Dy(Hthd)(4-PyNO) (4) (Hthd = 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione, 2,5-Py = 2,5-pyridine, Tppo = triphenylphosphine oxide, PyNO = pyridine N-oxide, 4-PyNO = 4-methylpyridine N-oxide), have been isolated by reactions of Hthd, DyCl·6HO and an auxiliary ligand. X-ray crystallographic analysis revealed that complexes 1-4 are all seven-coordinated mononuclear structures with C or C local symmetry. The magnetic measurements of complexes 1-4 revealed their field-induced single-ion magnet (SIM) behavior, due to mixed low-lying states.

Clinicopathological and prognostic significance of OCT4 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4) has been implicated in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), although the findings are controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the correlation between OCT4 and the clinicopathological characteristics and the prognostic value in HCC.

Methods: An electronic search for relevant articles was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE database, Chinese CNKI, and Chinese WanFang database.

Infection and depletion of CD4+ group-1 innate lymphoid cells by HIV-1 via type-I interferon pathway.

Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are severely depleted during chronic HIV-1 infection by unclear mechanisms. We report here that human ILC1s comprising of CD4+ and CD4- subpopulations were present in various human lymphoid organs but with different transcription programs and functions. Importantly, CD4+ ILC1s expressed HIV-1 co-receptors and were productively infected by HIV-1 in vitro and in vivo.

miR-564 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation and invasion by targeting the GRB2-ERK1/2-AKT axis.

Recent studies have shown that miR-564 is closely related to the development of various tumors, including breast cancer, lung cancer and glioma. However, few studies have examined miR-564 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here, we demonstrated that miR-564 expression in HCC tissues was lower than that in adjacent noncancerous tissues and that miR-564 expression was associated with tumor size, tumor number and vein invasion.

Anti-apoptosis Effect of Decoy Receptor 3 in Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Line TFK-1.

Background: Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3) is a protein with anti-apoptotic effect that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily. DcR3 is highly expressed in a variety of malignant tumors including cholangiocarcinoma and its expression was found to be related to the clinical stage, the invasion, and the metastasis of the tumor. This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of downregulated expression of DcR3 on cell viability, cell apoptosis, and cell cycle in cholangiocarcinoma cell line TFK-1.

A review on management of spent lithium ion batteries and strategy for resource recycling of all components from them.

The wide use of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) has brought great numbers of discarded LIBs, which has become a common problem facing the world. In view of the deleterious effects of spent LIBs on the environment and the contained valuable materials that can be reused, much effort in many countries has been made to manage waste LIBs, and many technologies have been developed to recycle waste LIBs and eliminate environmental risks. As a review article, this paper introduces the situation of waste LIB management in some developed countries and in China, and reviews separation technologies of electrode components and refining technologies of LiCoO and graphite.

Prognostic and clinicopathological value of Nanog in hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Recently, studies indicate that Nanog is over-expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, the relationship between Nanog expression and clinicopathological and prognostic value remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore the role of Nanog in HCC.

Methods: Articles were included from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE database, Chinese CNKI, and the Chinese WanFang database.