Reconstructing the Surface of KSiF:Mn Phosphors toward Enhanced Moisture Resistance for White LED Applications.

The KSiF:Mn (KSFM) phosphor featuring efficient ultranarrow red emissions is an outstanding candidate for white light-emitting diode (WLED) applications. However, poor moisture resistance seriously affects its application performance. In this study, a two-step surface reconstruction strategy is proposed to dramatically enhance the moisture resistance of commercially available KSFM phosphors, involving treatment with HNbF and subsequent hydrothermal treatment.

Rapid Formation of Epitaxial Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysts on Dendrites with High Catalytic Activity and Stability.

Oxygen evolution reaction is an essential but kinetically sluggish step in many energy storage and conversion processes and therefore is in pursuit of highly efficient and stable catalysts. Although nanosized transition-metal-based oxides/hydroxides exhibit high catalytic activity toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), many of them suffer from low stability at an anode current density in industrial scale. Herein, by combining a rapid epitaxial formation method with dynamic bubble-templated electrodeposition, we successfully developed single crystalline NiFeCu oxide catalysts with a hierarchical porous structure.

Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance in Prussian Blue Analogues: Triple-Play of Metal Exsolution, Hollow Interiors, and Anionic Regulation.

Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are promising catalysts for green hydrogen production. However, the rational design of high-performing PBAs is challenging, which requires an in-depth understanding of the catalytic mechanism. Here FeMn@CoNi core-shell PBAs are employed as precursors, together with Se powders, in low-temperature pyrolysis in an argon atmosphere.

Comparison of arthroscopic debridement and microfracture in the treatment of osteochondral lesion of talus.

Objective: This study was performed to compare the clinical effect of arthroscopic debridement vs. arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with osteochondral lesion of talus who were admitted to our hospital from April 2020 to April 2021.

Controlled Self-Assembly of Hollow Core-Shell FeMn/CoNi Prussian Blue Analogs with Boosted Electrocatalytic Activity.

Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are considered as efficient catalysts for energy-related applications due to their porous nanoscale architectures containing finely disseminated active sites. Their catalytic capability can be greatly boosted by the rational design and construction of complex PBA hybrid nanostructures. However, present-day structure engineering inevitably involves additional etchant or procedure.

Molten Salt Synthesis of Broad-Band Near-Infrared InBO:Cr Submicron Phosphor and Its Luminescent Enhancement by Lanthanide Ion Codoping.

Phosphor materials with small particle sizes and high luminescent efficiency are desired for the fabrication of phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes (pc-LEDs). Near-infrared (NIR) pc-LED light sources have great application potential in the food industry and medical fields, which stimulate the extensive exploration of NIR phosphors. In this work, broad-band NIR-emitting InBO:Cr phosphors with submicron size and spherical morphology are successfully synthesized via the molten salt method.

Cardamonin Inhibited IL-1β Induced Injury by Inhibition of NLRP3 Inflammasome via Activating Nrf2/NQO-1 Signaling Pathway in Chondrocyte.

In this study we investigated the role and mechanism of cardamonin on IL-1β induced injury in OA. CHON-001 cells were treated with cardamonin and IL-1β and transfected with silencing nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (siNrf2). Cell viability was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and flow cytometer assay was utilized for cell apoptosis assessment.

Preferentially oriented Ag-TiO2 nanotube array film: An efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst.

Ag-TiO nanotube array films with the preferential orientation of crystals were fabricated on ITO glass by magnetron sputtering and anodization. Comprehensive characterization was performed to ascertain the composition and microstructure characteristics of thin films. The photocatalytic activities were evaluated through the reduction of hexavalent chromium (CrO (Cr (VI)) as a model compound under visible light irradiation.

MDA19, a novel CB2 agonist, inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma partly through inactivation of AKT signaling pathway.

Background: CB (cannabinoid receptor 2) agonists have been shown to exert anti-tumor activities in different tumor types. However, there is no study exploring the role of MDA19 (a novel CB agonist) in tumors. In this study we aimed to investigate the effects of MDA19 treatment on HCC cell lines, Hep3B and HepG2 and determine the relevant mechanisms.

Severe acute interstitial nephritis induced by valsartan: A case report.

Rationale: Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) can increase serum creatinine or potassium levels in patients with renal insufficiency, renal artery stenosis, heart failure or hypovolemia, but hardly cause severe kidney injury in patients without any risk factors. A case of severe acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) induced by valsartan was reported here.

Patient Concerns: A 62-year-old female with nausea for 1 month and acute deterioration of kidney function for 2 weeks was admitted.

Broadband near-infrared light source derived from Cr-doped phosphors and a blue LED chip.

NIR-emitting YAl(BO):Cr/Yb (YAB:Cr/Yb) and NaScSiO:Cr (BSSO:Cr) phosphors were demonstrated as luminescent converters for broadband NIR phosphor-converted LEDs (pc-LEDs). YAB:Cr/Yb phosphors show emissions in 670-800 nm (Cr emission) and 950-1050 nm (Yb emission) upon excitation at 450 nm. In the BSSO host, Cr ions occupy Sc sites with relatively weak crystal field, and thus a broadband Cr emission at longer wavelengths of 750-950 nm is found for BSSO:Cr phosphors.

Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells facilitate the up-regulation of miR-153-3p, whereby attenuating MGO-induced peritoneal fibrosis in rats.

MiRNAs contribute greatly to epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) of peritoneal mesothelial cells (PMCs), which is a crucial step in peritoneal fibrosis (PF). In this study, we tried to profile whether miRNA expression differences exist after human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) treatment in PF rats and investigate the possible role of miR-153-3p involved in anti-EMT process. We randomly assigned 34 rats into three groups: control group (Group Control), MGO-induced PF rats (Group MGO) and hUCMSCs-treated rats (Group MGO + hUCMSCs).

Photoluminescence properties of a ScBO:Cr phosphor and its applications for broadband near-infrared LEDs.

The rapid extension of solid state lighting technologies offers the possibility to develop broadband near-infrared (NIR) phosphor-converted LEDs (pc-LEDs) as novel NIR light sources. In this paper, a new NIR-emitting phosphor ScBO:Cr was synthesized by a high temperature solid state reaction method. Phase structure, spectroscopic properties, luminescent lifetime, quantum yield, emitter concentration influences and thermal quenching behavior of ScBO:Cr, as well as its applications for NIR pc-LEDs, were systematically investigated.

Multifunctional Lanthanide-Doped Core/Shell Nanoparticles: Integration of Upconversion Luminescence, Temperature Sensing, and Photothermal Conversion Properties.

Multifunctional integration on single upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), such as the simultaneous achievement of imaging, sensing, and therapy, will be extremely attractive in various application fields. Herein, we demonstrated that single core/shell NaGdF:Yb/Er-based UCNPs (<10 nm) with a highly Yb or Nd doped shell simultaneously exhibited good upconversion luminescence (UCL), temperature sensing, and photothermal conversion properties under 980 or 808 nm excitation, respectively. The spatial separation between the emission/sensing core and the heating shell was able to tailor the competition between the light and heat generation processes, and hence higher UCL efficiency and enhanced heating capability were achieved by introducing the rational core/shell design.

Effectiveness of I seed implantation in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer during R2 resection.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of I particle implantation during R2resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Data from 23 patients with NSCLC and macroscopic residual diseasefollowing surgery (R2 resection) between March 2010 and May 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Among these patients, 12 patients [4 with T-residual disease (incomplete resection of primary tumor but complete dissection of regional lymph node), 8 with N-residual disease (complete resection of primary tumor but incomplete resection of metastatic regional lymph node)] underwent I particle implantation during the operation, while the other 11 (4 with T-residual disease and 7 with N-residual disease) received postoperative conventional radiotherapy.

Emission color tuning of core/shell upconversion nanoparticles through modulation of laser power or temperature.

Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are an excellent choice to construct security features against counterfeiting, owing to their unique NIR-to-VIS upconversion luminescence (UCL) characteristics. However, the application of upconversion materials is limited, due to their single and invariant emission colors. Herein, the temperature-dependent UCL properties of NaGdF:Yb/Ho (or Tm) UCNPs in the solid state have been investigated.

Enhancing the upconversion luminescence and photothermal conversion properties of ∼800nm excitable core/shell nanoparticles by dye molecule sensitization.

Upconversion nanoparticles capable of strongly absorbing photons in a wide spectral range are highly desired for practical applications. In this work, IR-806 dye was used to increase the light absorptivity of Nd/Yb/Er tri-doped core/shell nanoparticles and then to enhance their upconversion luminescence under ∼800nm excitation. The IR-806 dye exhibited more efficient energy transfer to Nd ions than to Yb ions for subsequent upconversion emission due to the increased spectral overlap between the dye emission and Nd absorption.

Repeated iodine-125 seed implantations combined with external beam radiotherapy for the treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic stage III/IV non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study.

Background: Recurrent or metastatic lung cancer is difficult to manage. This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy of repeated iodine-125 seed implantations combined with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for locally recurrent or metastatic stage-III/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Methods: Eighteen previously treated stage-III/IV NSCLC patients with local or metastatic recurrences underwent 1-to-3 iodine-125 implantations.

Exploring the mechanism of non-small-cell lung cancer cell lines resistant to epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Purpose: Here we aimed to explore the possible mechanism and potential regulatory relationships in which the non.small.cell lung cancer.

Multifunctional nanoheater based on NaGdF:Yb, Er upconversion nanoparticles.

Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) provide an ideal platform for achieving multifunction, such as multimodal imaging, sensing, therapy, etc., mainly by combining with other nanomaterials to construct complicated heterogeneous nanostructures. Multifunctional integration on a simple single-phase structure still is an open question and poses a big challenge.

Iodine-125 brachytherapy improved overall survival of patients with inoperable stage III/IV non-small cell lung cancer versus the conventional radiotherapy.

This study compared the efficacy of iodine-125 seed brachytherapy versus the conventional radiotherapy in patients with non-resectable stage III/IV non-small cell lung cancer. A total of 71 patients with inoperable advanced stages of lung cancer with tumor size ranging 5-10 cm were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A received the regional iodine-125 implantation (n = 35), and Group B received the conventional radiotherapy (n = 36). The isodose curves were obtained by the treatment planning system for patients in Group A.

A facile synthesis of small-sized and monodisperse hexagonal NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ nanocrystals.

Small-sized (~11.86 nm) and monodisperse hexagonal NaYF4:Yb(3+),Er(3+) upconversion (UC) nanocrystals have been successfully synthesized by simultaneously controlling the nucleation and growth process with a relatively high oleic acid to precursor ratio.

Expression of ERCC1, TYMS, TUBB3, RRM1 and TOP2A in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A hierarchical clustering analysis.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between the expression levels of excision repair cross complementing 1 (ERCC1), thymidylate synthase (TYMS), class III β-tubulin (TUBB3), ribonucleoside-diphosphate reductase (RRM1) and topoisomerase IIα (TOP2A) with the clinical characteristics of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). A total of 29 ESCC tissue samples were collected from patients that had not previously received systematic treatment. The expression levels of ERCC1, TYMS, TUBB3, RRM1 and TOP2A were determined using a microarray technique, while Spearman's rank correlation analysis was used to determine the strength of the correlations between the expression levels of the biomarkers and the pathogenesis of esophageal cancer.