Combined Modification of Dual-Phase LiTiO-TiO by Lithium Zirconates to Optimize Rate Capabilities and Cyclability.

The low electrical conductivity and ordinary lithium-ion transfer capability of LiTiO restrict its application to some degree. In this work, dual-phase LiTiO-TiO (LTOT) was modified by composite zirconates of LiZrO, LiZrO (LZO) to boost the rate capabilities and cyclability. When the homogeneous mixture of LiNO, Zr(NO)·5HO and LTOT was roasted at 700 °C for 5 h, the obtained composite achieved a superior reversible capacity of 183.

In Vitro Efficacy of Continuous Mild High Temperature on the Biofilm Formation of Aspergillus Niger.

Objective To investigate whether continuous mild high temperature (increased temperature without causing significant damage to host cells) can inhibit the biofilm formation of Aspergillus niger (A.niger) and its vitality.Methods A.

Interleukin-22 mediates early host defense against Rhizomucor pusilluscan pathogens.

Background: In recent years, the fungal infectious disease zygomycosis has increased in incidence worldwide, especially among the immunodeficient population. Despite the rates of zygomycosis-related death and deformation being very high, the mechanism(s) by which the fungal pathogens cause these severe manifestations remain unknown.

Methods: Using the associated Rhizomucor variabilis species, which can selectively induce cutaneous zygomycosis in otherwise healthy individuals, we investigated the host mechanisms of infection-related responses, including cytokine and chemokine expression as well as contributions of particular T cell subsets.

A simple and reliable PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay to identify Candida albicans and its closely related Candida dubliniensis.

Candida dubliniensis is an emerging pathogen capable of causing superficial as well as systemic infections. Due to its close similarity to C. albcians, conventional methods based on phenotypic traits are not always reliable in identification of C.

Ecological surveys of the Cryptococcus species complex in China.

Background: Despite recent reports on the molecular epidemiology of cryptococcal infections in China, clinical isolates have been mostly reported from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative patients, and environmental isolates from China have rarely been included. The aim of this study was to investigate the ecological profile of Cryptococcus (C.) neoformans and C.

In vitro evaluation of phospholipase, proteinase, and esterase activities of Candida parapsilosis and Candida metapsilosis.

The aim of this study is to characterize extracellular phospholipase, proteinase, and esterase activities of Candida parapsilosis and C. metapsilosis isolated from clinical sources. Using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) of the secondary alcohol dehydrogenase (SADH) gene fragment, we identified 20 as C.

Insoluble beta-glucan from the cell wall of Candida albicans induces immune responses of human THP-1 monocytes through Dectin-1.

Background: beta-glucan is the major structure component of Candida albicans (C. albicans) cell wall. It has been demonstrated that Dectin-1 as the principal C-type lectin pattern-recognition receptor (PRR) can recognize fungal beta-glucan and induce immune responses.

[Establishing an experimental guinea pig model of dermatophytosis Using Trichophyton rubrum].

Objective: To construct an animal model infected by Trichophyton rubrum.

Methods: Three different strains of Trichophyton rubrum were separated from clinical specimen for the infection of guinea pigs. Corticosteroids were given before and after the construction of animal model to facilitate the infection.

[Effects of Malassezia isolates on cytokines production associated with melanogenesis by keratinocytes].

Objective: To investigate the co-culture of keratinocytes with Malassezia isolates which cause the pityriasis versicolor with different color and to analyze the changes of cytokines associated with melanogenesis.

Methods: The effects of Malassezia species with different proportions on the growth rate of keratinocytes was assessed with 5 g/L methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). Co-culture of keratinocytes and Malassezia species were performed with isolates from hyer- and hypo-pigmentation areas of pityriasis versicolor.