Association between the Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and periodontitis in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis.

Background: The pathogenesis of periodontitis may be related to host-mediated inflammatory and immune responses caused by accumulation of oral microbial plaque. Nutrients have anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory capabilities. Dietary intake of antioxidants and micronutrients is associated with the inflammatory burden of the diet.

Vortex array generation based on quasi-Talbot effects.

A lens-less method for generating vortex arrays with tunable parameters is proposed based on quasi-Talbot effects. By illuminating a two-dimensional periodic sinusoidal grating with a vortex beam carrying a fourth-order cross-phase, the continuous vortex array structure can be generated in the Fresnel diffraction region. Due to the shaping effect of the fourth-order cross-phase on the vortex beam, by changing the constant parameter of the fourth-order cross-phase, it is possible to shape the generation of optical vortex arrays at different positions.

Factors influencing the short-term and long-term survival of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombosis who underwent chemoembolization.

Background: The factors affecting the short-term and long-term prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) receiving transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) are still unclear.

Aim: To clarify the predictors correlated with the short-term and long-term survival of HCC patients with PVTT who underwent TACE.

Methods: The medical records of 181 HCC patients with PVTT who underwent TACE at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2015 to July 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.

Effect Of Chinese Herb Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills On Pharmacokinetics Of Venlafaxine In Beagles.

Objective: To investigate the effects of Chinese herb Danzhi Xiaoyao pills on the pharmacokinetics of venlafaxine and its metabolites O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV) and N-desmethylvenlafaxine (NDV) in beagles by using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS).

Methods: Six beagles (half male, half female) were chosen to test, being fasted before the experiment but having free access to drinking water 1 day before being fed drugs. After oral administration of venlafaxine hydrochloride tablets (10.

CD36 inhibits β-catenin/c-myc-mediated glycolysis through ubiquitination of GPC4 to repress colorectal tumorigenesis.

The diverse expression pattern of CD36 reflects its multiple cellular functions. However, the roles of CD36 in colorectal cancer (CRC) remain unknown. Here, we discover that CD36 expression is progressively decreased from adenomas to carcinomas.

Screening the Best Compatibility of Prescription on Hyperuricemia and Gouty Arthritis and Its Mechanism.

Objectives: The prescription (SMP) consists of S. moellendorffii Herba (SM), Smilacis glabrae Rhizoma (SGR), and Plantaginis Semen (PS). It has been commonly used to treat hyperuricemia and acute gouty arthritis as a hospital preparation.

Histone methyltransferase SETDB1 promotes colorectal cancer proliferation through the STAT1-CCND1/CDK6 axis.

Upregulation of histone methyltransferase SET domain bifurcated 1 (SETDB1) is associated with poor prognosis in cancer patients. However, the mechanism of oncogenicity of SETDB1 in cancer is hitherto unknown. Here, we show that SETDB1 is upregulated in human colorectal cancer (CRC) where its level correlates with poor clinical outcome.

Corrigendum to "Pharmacological Basis for Use of in Gouty Arthritis: Antihyperuricemic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition".

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2017/2103254.].

[Study on formation and changes of Dao-di herbs production origin of Gastrodia elata].

Gastrodia elata has been used in China for more than 2 000 years and it is a kind of valuable traditional Chinese medicine. The originrecords of G. elata were Mount Tai of Shandong and and Mount Song of Henan, which began in Wupu Bencao of Wei Jin Dynasties, and Tai'an and its surrounding areas had been the Do-di herbs production areas.

Improvement of alkali efficiency for purification of dissolving pulp by a modified cold caustic extraction process.

In this study, a reutilization of caustic lye during cold caustic extraction (i.e., CCE) process to produce high-purity dissolving pulp and high-concentrated hemicellulose solution was proposed.

A comparative study of anti-aging properties and mechanism: resveratrol and caloric restriction.

Resveratrol and caloric restriction (CR) are the powerful therapeutic options for anti-aging. Here, their comparative effect on longevity-associated gene silencing information regulator (SIRT1) were evaluated and . IMR-90 cells treated with 2,2'-azobis (2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH) were applied to establish a cellular senescence model, and rats treated with D-galactose (D-gal) were used as an aging animal model.

[Induction and analysis for NIR features of frequently-used mineral traditional Chinese medicines].

In order to provide theoretical basis for the rapid identification of mineral traditional Chinese medicines(TCM) with near infrared (NIR)diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Characteristic NIR spectra of 51 kinds of mineral TCMs were generalized and compared on the basis of the previous research, and the characteristic spectral bands were determined and analyzed by referring to mineralogical and geological literatures. It turned out that the NIR features of mineral TCMs were mainly at 8 000-4 000 cm ⁻¹ wavebands, which can be assigned as the absorption of water, -OH and[CO3 ²⁻] and so on. Absorption peaks of water has regularity as follows, the structure water and -OH had a combined peak which was strong and keen-edged around 7 000 cm ⁻¹, the crystal water had two strong peak around 7 000 cm ⁻¹ and 5 100 cm ⁻¹, and water only has a broad peak around 5 100 cm ⁻¹.

Anti-hepatoma activities of ethyl acetate extract from Ampelopsis sinica root.

Ampelopsis sinica root (ASR) is a known hepatoprotective folk traditional Chinese medicine. The anti‑hepatoma activity of ethyl acetate extract from A. sinica root (ASRE) in vitro and in vivo and its possible mechanism were explored.

Pharmacological Basis for Use of in Gouty Arthritis: Antihyperuricemic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition.

This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of Hieron. (SM) on gouty arthritis and getting an insight of the possible mechanisms. HPLC method was developed for chemical analysis.

[Taxonomy and Distribution of Chinese Medicinal Centipedes].

Objective: To study the taxonomy and distribution of Chinese medicinal centipedes.

Methods: The species of Chinese medicinal centipedes were investigated in the light of their morphology. According to the feature of life, the distribution of centipedes were explored.

[Quantitative models of Raman spectroscopy for five kinds of traditional Chinese medicine containing CaCO3 based on an improved siPLS].

The aim of this paper is to apply Raman spectroscopy technique to develop rapid quantitative models for five kinds of Traditional Chinese Medicine containing CaCO3. In the experiment, Raman spectras of 67 batch of sample including Otolithum Sciaenae, Galaxeae Os, Ophicalcitum, Calcite, Stalactite and their mixture which had different content of CaCO3 were collected, and the quantitative models were established by using an improved siPLS to optimize the characteristic spectral bands and using the CaCO3 contents which were measured by EDTA titration method as references. Compared with the results by EDTA titration, the established quantitative model for CaCO, content showed a prediction result that the average relative deviation of the prediction results is 2.

[Study on identification of traditional Chinese medicine Yangqishi and Yinqishi by X-ray diffraction].

The aim of this paper is to clarify the mineral origin of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Yangqishi and Yinqishi and guide identification of the both, by X-ray diffraction (XRD) Fourier patterns. Morphological identification and conventional physical and chemical analysis wee used to identify 22 batches of Yangqishi and Yinqishi. It used XRD Fourier patterns which has been collected from sample powders to analyze phase composition.

Low Temperature Soda-Oxygen Pulping of Bagasse.

Wood shortages, environmental pollution and high energy consumption remain major obstacles hindering the development of today's pulp and paper industry. Energy-saving and environmental friendly pulping processes are still needed, especially for non-woody materials. In this study, soda-oxygen pulping of bagasse was investigated and a successful soda-oxygen pulping process for bagasse at 100 °C was established.

[Identification of Mineral Medicine of Chloriti Lapis,Micae Lapis Aureus and Vermiculitum by X-ray Diffraction].

Objective: To analyze the mineral medicine of Chloriti Lapis, Micae Lapis Aureus and Vermiculitum by X-ray diffraction, then to guide the identification and quality assessment of them.

Methods: XRD Fourier patterns were collected from powder samples to analyze phase compositions, and to determine the original mineral resources of Chloriti Lapis, Micae Lapis Aureus and Vermiculitum by comparing with their characteristic traits. First derivative + vector normalization and 21 point smoothing were used to pretreat the selected spectrum band from 0.

[Analysis on 24 Samples of Fluoritum by XRD Pattern].

Objective: To provide the reference for effective identification of Fluoritum,by using X-ray diffraction technique to analyze Fluoritum samples which had different morphological features.

Methods: According to the China Pharmacopeia( 2010 edition),the24 samples of commercial Fluoritum were identified and their contents of Ca F2 were determined. XRD technique was applied to analyze phase compositions and content from Fluoritum samples, to ensure quality, and to summarize the correlation between traits and quality.

[Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollutants Removal by Enhanced Riverbank Interception Facilities Under Different Operating Conditions].

Treatment of agricultural non-point source pollution in a pilot scale by enhanced riverbank interception facilities with different temperatures, rainfall intensities and rainfall interval conditions was investigated. The results showed that if water temperature decreased from 20 degrees to 4. 3 degrees, the removal efficiencies of COD, TN, NH4+ -N, TP decreased by 15.

Corrigendum to "Ethanol Extract from Ampelopsis sinica Root Exerts Anti-Hepatitis B Virus Activity via Inhibition of p53 Pathway In Vitro".

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1093/ecam/neq011.].

Antitumor Activities of Ethyl Acetate Extracts from Selaginella doederleinii Hieron In Vitro and In Vivo and Its Possible Mechanism.

The antitumor activities of ethyl acetate extracts from Selaginella doederleinii Hieron (SD extracts) in vitro and in vivo and its possible mechanism were investigated. HPLC method was developed for chemical analysis. SD extracts were submitted to 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on different cells, flow cytometry, and RT-PCR analysis using HepG2 cell and antitumor activity in vivo using H-22 xenograft tumor mice.

Comparison of cytotoxic activities of extracts from Selaginella species.

Background: Selaginella species are resurrection plants, which are known, possess various molecular bioactivities depending on species, but only a few species have been detailed observe in the advanced research.

Objective: The objective of the following study is to compare the chemical profiles of different species of Selaginella and to investigate cytotoxicity and induction of apoptosis activities of some species of Selaginella.

Materials And Methods: The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed for chemical analysis.