The change rule of lipid oxidation and hydrolysis driven via water in Antarctic krill oil: Based on association colloid formation.

The residual water and amphiphilic compounds such as phospholipids in bulk oil can form reverse micelles, which affect oxidative stability. In this study, the Antarctic krill oil (AKO) samples with different water contents were subjected to accelerated storage. During storage, AKO exhibited oxidative changes, manifested as increased POV, TBARS values, and volatile compound levels but decreased PUFA percentages.

Effect of moxibustion on ATP-sensitive potassium channel (K) of bladder in detrusor overactivity rats.

Objectives: To observe the effect of ginger-salt-partitioned moxibustion on ATP-sensitive potassium (K) channel of bladder in detrusor overactivity (DO) rats.

Methods: Female SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation, model, moxibustion and antagonist groups (=9 in each group). Thorax (T) 10 spinal cord transection was performed by surgery.

Mechanism of discoloration of Antarctic krill oil upon storage: A study based on model systems.

The reddish-orange color of Antarctic krill oil fades during storage, and the mechanism remains unclear. Model systems containing different combinations of astaxanthin (ASTA), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), and tocopherol were subjected to accelerated storage. Among all groups containing ASTA, only the ones with added PE showed significant fading.

Acupoint Catgut Embedding for Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain due to the Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Chronic pelvic pain caused by the sequelae of inflammatory pelvic disease is a common clinical condition of pelvic pain in women. At present, the main challenges in its treatment are the limited effectiveness of pain relief and the frequent recurrence of symptoms, which significantly impact patients' quality of life and impose a considerable psychological burden on them. It is a clinically challenging disease.

Mechanism of color change in Antarctic krill oil during storage.

Antarctic krill oil (AKO) is reddish-orange in color but undergoes changes during storage. To investigate the color deterioration and potential mechanisms involved, the changes in color, endogenous components (astaxanthin, fatty acids, and phospholipids), and reaction products (aldehydes, α-dicarbonyl compounds, and pyrroles) of AKO upon storage were determined. Although the visual color of AKO tended to darken upon storage, the colorimetric analysis and ultraviolet-visible spectrum analysis both indicated a fading in red and yellow due to the oxidative degradation of astaxanthin.

Contamination and health risks brought by arsenic, lead and cadmium in a water-soil-plant system nearby a non-ferrous metal mining area.

Heavy metal(loid)s contamination prevails in the water-soil-plant system around non-ferrous metal mining areas. The present study aimed to evaluate the heavy metal(loid)s contamination in Nandan Pb-Zn mining area (Guangxi, China). A total of 36 river water samples, 75 paired paddy soil and rice samples, and 128 paired upland soil and plant samples were collected from this area.

The gut microbiome and metabolites are altered and interrelated in patients with functional constipation.

Introduction: Gut microbiota and metabolites have been identified to contribute to the pathogenesis of functional constipation (FC); however, the underlying mechanism(s) have not been elucidated, and the relationship between the gut microbiota and metabolites in FC has received limited attention in the literature.

Methods: 16S rDNA sequencing and non-targeted metabolomic detection based on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technologies were combined to analyze the altered gut microbiome and metabolic profile of fecal samples from FC patients and healthy individuals (healthy control; HC).

Results: The richness and diversity of gut microbiota significantly ( < 0.

[Evolution Characteristics and Driving Forces of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Sinks in the Pearl River Delta Region, China].

With the rapid economic and population growth, the Pearl River Delta(PRD) Region is one of the regions in China under the greatest pressure to be carbon neutral. This study analyzed the historical evolution characteristics of the carbon dioxide(CO) emissions and sinks from 2006-2020 and identified the key drivers of the CO emissions and sinks based on the exponential decomposition method. The results showed that:① from 2006 to 2020, the total carbon emissions in the PRD Region increased from 218.

The curative effect of fire needling combined with filiform needling on tension-type headache and its effect on the tenderness of pericranial muscles.

Objectives: To observe the curative effect of fire needling pricking pericranial tender points combined with filiform needling on tension-type headache (TTH) and its effect on pericranial muscle tenderness, and explore the correlation between changes of headache symptoms and pericranial muscle tenderness in TTH, to analyze the influence of pericranial muscle tenderness on TTH.

Methods: A total of 41 TTH patients in the treatment group and 38 TTH patients in the control group completed the study. The patients in the treatment group were treated with fire needling at pericranial tender points combined with filiform needling at Baihui (GV20), Sishencong (EX-HN1), Shenting (GV24), Touwei (ST8) and Fengchi (GB20).

[Evolution Characteristics of Atmospheric Formaldehyde Emissions in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2020].

Atmospheric formaldehyde, a key precursor for ozone (O) and secondary PM, is carcinogenic and plays an important role in atmospheric photochemistry and the formation of secondary pollution. However, the lack of understanding of the emission sources of atmospheric formaldehyde limits the study on the formation mechanism of secondary pollution and the formulation of pollution control strategies. This study used the emission factor and source profile methods to establish the emission inventories of formaldehyde in Guangdong Province from 2006 to 2020 and identified the main emission sources of formaldehyde and spatial and temporal evolution characteristics.

Effects and mechanisms of tanshinone IIA on PTSD-like symptoms.

Background: In recent years, Salvia miltiorrhiza and its active substances have remarkably progressed in treating central neurological disorders. Tanshinone IIA (TSA) is an active ingredient derived from the rhizome of Salvia miltiorrhiza that has been found to alleviate the symptoms of several psychiatric illnesses. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that results after experiencing a serious physical or psychological injury.

[Application of "eliminating stagnation and bloodletting/fire needling" in treatment of diseases].

Based on the development of conditions, the etiology and pathogenesis of (muscle region of meridian) diseases are summarized as 3 stages, i.e. stagnation due to over-exertion at early stage, manifested by tendon-muscle contracture and tenderness; cold condition due to stagnation, interaction of stasis and cold, resulting in clustered nodules at the middle stage; prolonged illness and missed/delayed treatment, leading to tendon-muscle contracture and impairment of joint function at the late stage.

Syntaphilin mediates axonal growth and synaptic changes through regulation of mitochondrial transport: a potential pharmacological target for neurodegenerative diseases.

Mitochondria are a crucial energy source for maintaining neuronal growth and synaptic function. Neurons possess unique morphological characteristics, which make the proper regulation of mitochondrial transport essential for meeting their energy demands. Syntaphilin (SNPH) is capable of specifically targeting the outer membrane of axonal mitochondria, anchoring them to microtubules, and thereby preventing their transport.

The role of RNA splicing factor PTBP1 in neuronal development.

Alternative pre-mRNA splicing, which produces various mRNA isoforms with distinct structures and functions from a single gene, is regulated by specific RNA-binding proteins and is an essential method for regulating gene expression in mammals. Recent studies have shown that abnormal change during neuronal development triggered by splicing mis-regulation is an important feature of various neurological diseases. Polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1 (PTBP1) is a kind of RNA-binding proteins with extensive biological functions.

C(sp)-H Aerobic Alkenylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines via Organic Electrosynthesis.

A method for the C(sp)-H alkenylation of -aryl-tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) has been developed by the combination of electrooxidation and a copper catalyst. The corresponding products were obtained with good to excellent yields under mild conditions. Besides, the addition of TEMPO as an electron mediator is crucial to this transformation, since the oxidative reaction could proceed under a low electrode potential.

Prevalence and correlates of elder neglect in the community-dwelling Chinese population: New evidence from the CLHLS study.

Background: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of elder neglect (EN) and its associated factors among community-based Chinese older adults.

Methods: We used data from the 2018 phase of a nationwide cross-sectional study, the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), which recruited 15,854 older adults to complete the study interviews that incorporated six dimensions of EN, namely, life neglect, social isolation, medical neglect, poor living situation, family neglect, and social neglect. Multivariate logistic regression was used to explore factors associated with EN.

C(sp)-H Alkenylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines via Merging Electrochemistry and Organocatalysis.

C(sp)-H alkenylation of tetrahydroisoquinoline by merging Shono oxidation and the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction is developed, employing 4-dimethylaminopyridine as an organocatalyst and TEMPO/NaBr as an electrocatalyst. The reaction proceeds via the interception of an iminium cation intermediate, which is generated in situ from anodic oxidation, leading to aza-Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction products. Additionally, the use of TEMPO and NaBr as mediators is crucial to avoid the decomposition of products by lowering the oxidation potential of the reaction.

[Characterization of Ambient Volatile Organic Compounds, Source Apportionment, and the Ozone-NO-VOC Sensitivities in Liucheng County, Guangxi].

Liucheng county, as a suburb of Liuzhou City in Guangxi province, has a prominent ozone (O) pollution problem; however, there have been no relevant analyses of the cause of local O pollution reported. In order to investigate the causes of O pollution, an online observation of 116 VOCs with a time resolution of 1 h was carried out in Liucheng county from October 1 to 15, and the sensitivity of ozone to the relative changes in the NO and VOCs was analyzed. The results showed that the average value of ［total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs)］ during the observation period was 27.

[Overview on the modern development of fire needling device: from tradition to innovation].

The appropriate needle device is crucial for obtaining the curative effect of fire needling therapy. The article introduces the material specification, clinical operation, indications, characteristics and advantages of the contemporary traditional fire needling devices (e.g.

[Observation on clinical effect of fire needling for mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia with kidney deficiency].

Objective: To observe the effect of fire needling on prostate symptoms, quality of life, average daily number of nightly urination, urine flow rate and prostat volume in patients with mild to moderate benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) of kidney deficiency.

Methods: A total of 60 patients with mild to moderate BPH of kidney deficiency were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases, 3 cases dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 4 cases dropped off). The observation group was treated with fire needling at Guanyuan (CV 4), Shuidao (ST 28) and Qugu (CV 2) twice a week (2-3 d interval between each treatment), continuous treatment for 4 weeks.

The ameliorative effects and mechanisms of abscisic acid on learning and memory.

Abscisic acid (ABA), a conserved hormone existing in plants and animals, not only regulates blood glucose and inflammation but also has good therapeutic effects on obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and inflammatory diseases in animals. Studies have shown that exogenous ABA can pass the blood-brain barrier and inhibit neuroinflammation, promote neurogenesis, enhance synaptic plasticity, improve learning, memory and cognitive ability in the central nervous system. At the same time, ABA plays a crucial role in significant improvement of Alzheimer's disease, depression, and anxiety.

[Innovation, development and application of contemporary fire needling].

Physicians in the past dynasties have improved the theory of fire needling from the aspects of fire needling instruments, clinical efficacy, application scope, operation, precautions, etc., which promoted the clinical application of fire needling. Modern fire needling breaks through the traditional clinical taboos such as heat syndrome, face, forbidden acupoints, and no needle retention.

Combination of available topical beta-blockers and antibiotic ointment for epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor-induced paronychia and pseudopyogenic granulomas in Taiwan.

Background: Painful paronychia and pseudopyogenic granuloma (PG) are common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Multiple local management approaches have been tested with unsatisfactory results. We have introduced an occlusion therapy technique through which available topical drugs for longer than 2 years.

Acupuncture for menstruation-related migraine prophylaxis: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture, an alternative medicine therapy, as a preventive treatment for menstruation-related migraine (MRM).

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective, multicenter, double-dummy, participant-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial conducted in China between 1 April 2013, and 30 April 2014. The participants were enrolled from four study centers and randomized to into either the acupuncture group, which received 24 sessions of acupuncture at traditional acupoints plus placebo, or the medication group, which received sham acupuncture plus naproxen.