Effect of Y Content on Precipitation Behavior, Oxidation and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast High-Temperature Titanium Alloys.

To improve the heat resistance of titanium alloys, the effects of Y content on the precipitation behavior, oxidation resistance and high-temperature mechanical properties of as-cast Ti-5Al-2.75Sn-3Zr-1.5Mo-0.

Influence of Gut Microbiota on Metabolism of Bisphenol A, a Major Component of Polycarbonate Plastics.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a major component of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. While many studies have investigated the effect BPA exposure has upon changes in gut microbial communities, the influence of gut microbiota on an organism's ability to metabolize BPA remains comparatively unexplored. To remedy this, in this study, Sprague Dawley rats were intermittently (i.

Elevated CEA and CA 19-9 Levels within the Normal Ranges Increase the Likelihood of CRC Recurrence in the Chinese Han Population.

Objective: This study aimed to determine if variations in the expression profiles of CA 19-9 and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) within the reference range could serve as possible biomarkers for postoperative CRC recurrence.

Method: This retrospective cohort investigation enrolled 2,596 cases of CRC that received curative surgery. Serum CEA/CA 19-9 were measured through chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).

One-Step Fabrication of a Functionally Integrated Device Based on Polydimethylsiloxane-Coated SiO NPs for Efficient and Continuous Oil Absorption.

The construction of superhydrophobic surfaces necessitates the rational design of topographic surface structure and the reduction of surface energy. To date, the reported strategies are usually complex with multi-steps and costly. Thus, the simultaneous achievement of the two indispensable factors is highly desired, yet rather challenging.

An injectable recombinant human milk fat globule-epidermal growth factor 8-loaded copolymer system for spinal cord injury reduces inflammation through NF-κB and neuronal cell death.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a common disease and a major cause of paralysis, carrying much burden around the world. Despite the progress made with growth factors therapy, the response rate of acute SCI treatment still remains unsatisfactory, due largely to complex and severe inflammatory reactions. Herein, we prepare a MFG-E8-loaded copolymer system-based anti-inflammation therapy for SCI treatment.

Preparation of pH-sensitive FeO@C/carboxymethyl cellulose/chitosan composite beads for diclofenac sodium delivery.

In this study, we prepared pH- and magnetism-responsive FeO@C/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/chitosan composite microbeads for controlled release of diclofenac sodium (DS) to (i) prevent complete drug release in gastric area, (ii) maintain blood drug concentration in a specific part of the body, (iii) reduce drug administration time and systemic drug toxicity, and (iv) improve drug efficacy. Through one-step solvent thermal treatment, a polyethylene glycol layer was wrapped into FeO nanoparticles. Then, FeO@C nanoparticles were incorporated into CMC matrix and coated with chitosan layer via a self-assembly technique to form core-shell polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs).

Highly efficient adsorption of Pb(II) from aqueous solution using amino-functionalized SBA-15/calcium alginate microspheres as adsorbent.

In this work, amino-functionalized Santa Barbara Amorphous-15/calcium alginate (ASBA-15@CA) microspheres were fabricated and characterized by FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA, and XPS analyses. The Pb(II) adsorption properties of the ASBA-15@CA microspheres were studied in terms of the effects of the adsorption time, adsorbent dose, solution pH, temperature, and initial concentration of Pb(II) on the adsorption capacity. At pH 6 and 298 K, the adsorption reached equilibrium after 100 min and the sample exhibited a good adsorption effect, affording a maximum adsorption capacity of 1029.