Performance Improvement of TiO Ultraviolet Photodetectors by Using Atomic Layer Deposited AlO Passivation Layer.

This study employed atomic layer deposition (ALD) to fabricate an AlO passivation layer to optimize the performance of ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors with a TiO-nanorod-(NR)-containing active layer and a solid-liquid heterojunction (SLHJ). To reduce the processing time and enhance light absorption, a hydrothermal method was used to grow a relatively thick TiO-NR-containng working electrode. Subsequently, a 5-nm-thick AlO passivation layer was deposited on the TiO NRs through ALD, which has excellent step coverage, to reduce the surface defects in the TiO NRs and improve the carrier transport efficiency.

circZNF532 promotes endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in diabetic retinopathy by recruiting TAF15 to stabilize PIK3CD.

Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is a pivotal event in diabetic retinopathy (DR). This study explored the role of circRNA zinc finger protein 532 (circZNF532) in regulating EndMT in DR progression. Human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (HRMECs) were exposed to high glucose (HG) to induce the DR cell model.

USP14 Regulates ATF2/PIK3CD Axis to Promote Microvascular Endothelial Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Angiogenesis in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of blindness in diabetic patients. However, the pathogenesis of DR is complex, and no firm conclusions have been drawn so far. It has become a hot spot in ophthalmology research to deeply study the mechanism of DR pathological changes and find effective treatment options.

Up-regulation of miR-192-5p inhibits the ELAVL1/PI3Kδ axis and attenuates microvascular endothelial cell proliferation, migration and angiogenesis in diabetic retinopathy.

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus that poses a threat to adults. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in DR progression. However, the role and mechanism of miR-192-5p in DR remain unclear.

LncRNA SNHG1 targets miR-340-5p/PIK3CA axis to regulate microvascular endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis in DR.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious long-term complication of diabetes. However, the current treatment of DR is still challenging. We aimed to investigate the role of lncRNA SNHG1/miR-340-5p/PIK3CA in DR and the mechanisms involved.

[Application of Wechat public platform in teaching reform of prosthodontics].

Purpose: To explore the law of development and existing problems in prosthodontics teaching in the new era, through flipped classroom teaching based on WeChat public platform.

Methods: WeChat public number was applied and WeChat groups were set up among the students of grade 2013, and 93 students were divided into 20 WeChat groups, with 4 to 5 students in each group. The main platform on reform of prosthodontics teaching was WeChat app, supplemented by platforms of Lediaocha and Youkaoshi.

Toward Eliminating Discontinuous Yielding Behavior of the EA4T Steel.

Cold-rolled EA4T steel was heat-treated by inter-critical holding at 755 °C for 90, 120, 180, and 240 s, respectively, and then quenching in water. The tensile testing results of the EA4T specimens show an evident transition from the discontinuous yielding to the continuous yielding of the steel specimens by prolonging the holding time. A novel relationship between the discontinuous yielding behavior of tensile-deformed steel specimens and the carbide size was proposed based on experimental results and Cottrell's theory.

[Influence of electroacupuncture of "Zhongwan" (CV12) and "Zusanli" (ST36) in different combinations of stimulating strength and sequence on intragastric pressure in normal rats].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Zhongwan" (CV12) and "Zusanli" (ST36) in different combinations of stimulating parameters on intragastric pressure (IGP) in normal rats so as to explore their best combinations for promoting gastrointestinal mobility.

Methods: A total of 90 male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 EA groups：CV12-1 mA＋ST36-1 mA, CV12-1 mA＋ST36-2 mA, CV12-1 mA＋ST36-4 mA, ST36-1 mA＋CV12-1 mA, ST36-2 mA＋CV12-1 mA, and ST36-4 mA＋CV12-1 mA which the first acupoint was stimulated first, followed by the second in each group (＝15 rats/group). Before (1 min), and 0-30 s, 30-60 s, 60 -90 s, and 90-120 s during EA stimulation of the left ST36 or CV12 first or later, the IGP was measured via an inserted intragastric balloon, a connected pressure transducer and an amplifier.

Preparation and Characterization of Surface Photocatalytic Activity with NiO/TiO₂ Nanocomposite Structure.

This study achieved a nanocomposite structure of nickel oxide (NiO)/titanium dioxide (TiO₂) heterojunction on a TiO₂ film surface. The photocatalytic activity of this structure evaluated by decomposing methylene blue (MB) solution was strongly correlated to the conductive behavior of the NiO film. A -type NiO film of high concentration in contact with the native -type TiO₂ film, which resulted in a strong inner electrical field to effectively separate the photogenerated electron-hole pairs, exhibited a much better photocatalytic activity than the controlled TiO₂ film.

[Attachment and spreading of fibroblasts on titanium coatings by different micro-arc oxidation time].

Purpose: To investigate the attachment and spreading of fibroblasts on titanium coatings by different micro-arc oxidation(MAO) time.

Methods: Micro-arc oxidation film was formed on the titanium surface by using micro-arc oxidation. The film morphology and the cell shape on the samples were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the surface roughness of film with different time was analyzed by surface coarseness profiling instrument.

[Effects of the micro-arc oxidized film on pure titanium surface on attachment and growth of BMSCs].

Purpose: To evaluate the biocompatibility of oxide film formed by micro-arc oxidation(MAO) on titanium surface by culturing bone marrow stromal cells(BMSCs) on its surface and observing the BMSCs's biological behavior of early adhesion, growth and alkaline phosphatase activity.

Methods: According to the surface treatments, the samples were classified into 4 groups: MAO group, abrator group, abrator and NaOH-treated group, and untreated titanium group. Attachment, growth and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of BMSCs cultured on the titanium surface of each group were assessed at different time.

Induction of apoptosis in human lung carcinoma A549 epithelial cells with an ethanol extract of Tremella mesenterica.

Tremella mesenterica (TM) is a common food and folk medicine widely used in several Asian countries as a tonic for the lungs. In the present study, we compared the effects of extracellular polysaccharides (EPS), intracellular polysaccharides (IPS), and ethanol extract (EE) of Tremella mesenterica on the induction of apoptosis into human lung carcinoma A549 epithelial cells. The EE, but not the EPS or the IPS, almost completely inhibited the growth of A549 cells.

[Corrosion behavior of micro-arc oxidation film on titanium in simulated body fluid].

Objective: To investigate the variation of the corrosion resistance of micro-arc oxidation film on titanium by electrochemical methods in simulated body fluid.

Methods: Micro-arc oxidation film was formed on the titanium surface using micro-arc oxidation. The morphology was observed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the phase composition was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Role of calcineurin in Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced myocardial cell hypertrophy and apoptosis.

Background And Objective: Periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) increased cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and apoptosis whereas Actinobaeillus actinomycetemcomitans and Prevotella intermedia had no effects. The purpose of this study is to clarify the role of calcineurin signaling pathway in P.

Influence of serum from liver-damaged rats on differentiation tendency of bone marrow-derived stem cells.

Aim: Recent studies in both rodents and humans indicated that bone marrow (BM)-derived stem cells were able to home to the liver after they were damaged and demonstrated plasticity in becoming hepatocytes. However, the question remains as to how these stem cells are activated and led to the liver and where the signals initiating the mechanisms of activation and differentiation of stem cells originate. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of serum from liver-damaged rats on differentiation tendency of bone marrow-derived stem cells.

A selective tropism of transfused oval cells for liver.

Aim: To explore the biological behaviors of hepatic oval cells after transfused into the circulation of experimental animals.

Methods: Oval cells from male SD rat were transfused into the circulation of a female rat which were treated by a 2-AAF/CCl(4) program, through caudal vein. Sex-determining gene sry which located on Y chromosome was examined by PCR and in situ hybridization technique in liver, kidney and spleen of the experimental animals, respectively.