Dispersion control and radiation based on glide-symmetric spoof surface plasmon polaritons.

Glide symmetry transmission line (TL) is a highly symmetric TL with characteristics such as reduced frequency dispersion and merged passband. The dispersion characteristics and field distribution of single-layer and double-layer spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) unit with glide symmetry are studied in this paper. It is found that the double layer structure with stronger slow wave effect is more suitable for frequency scanning radiation with higher scanning rates.

Wideband reflective metasurface for independent control of mode and circular polarization of orbital angular momentum.

Pancharatnam-Berry (PB) phase, usually utilized for phase manipulation of circularly polarized (CP) waves, has inherent symmetrical response on left-handed polarized (LCP) and right-handed polarized (RCP) for orbital angular momentum (OAM), which severely hinders its application. By modulating both propagation and PB phase allows independent control of LCP and RCP of OAM, but increases the design difficulty. Here, we propose a phase compensation scheme to independent control the CP states of OAM only utilizing PB phase, where arbitrary topological charges and deflection directions of LCP and RCP beams can be realized.

Screening for early rheumatoid arthritis using high-frequency ultrasound, serum RANKL, and OPG detection.

Objective: To conduct a comparative study of high-frequency ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with serum RANKL and OPG detection, and assess the efficacy of high-frequency ultrasound with RANKL and OPG detection in screening early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Method: High-frequency ultrasound and MRI were performed on both carpal joints of 60 patients with early RA, and the frequencies of synovitis, joint effusion, tenosynovitis, and bone erosion detected by high-frequency ultrasound and MRI were observed. The serum levels of receptor activator for nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) and osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor (OPG) were also detected.

Targeting Extracellular Cyclophilin A via an Albumin-Binding Cyclosporine A Analogue.

An albumin-binding CsA analogue 4MCsA was achieved by attachment of a thiol-reactive maleimide group at the side-chain of P4 position of CsA derivative. 4MCsA was semi-synthesized from CsA, and the cell-impermeability of albumin-4MCsA was detected by mass spectrometry and a competitive flow cytometry. 4MCsA exhibits inhibition of chemotaxis activity and inflammation by targeting extracellular CypA without immunosuppressive effect and cellular toxicity.

Rapid and Visual Detection of in Aquatic Foods Using Gene-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification with Lateral Flow Dipstick (LAMP-LFD).

is recognized as one of the most important foodborne pathogens responsible for gastroenteritis in humans. The gene is an intrinsic β-lactamase gene and a novel species-specific genetic marker of . In this study, a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay combined with a lateral flow dipstick (LFD) was developed targeting this gene.

The Clinical and Pathological Features of Children With Microscopic Polyangiitis.

The aim of this study was to explore the clinical features, pathological characteristics, and the prognosis of children with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). Ten children with MPA that were hospitalized in our hospital were included in this study. The children's pre-diagnosis status, clinical manifestations, renal pathology, treatment, and prognosis data were analyzed retrospectively.

Semisynthesis of CRV431.

The non-immune-suppressive cyclophilin inhibitor CRV431 is a clinical candidate to cure nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has the potential to treat liver fibrosis and cancer incidence. Herein we report a concise chemical semisynthesis of CRV431 in four steps from the commercially available cyclosporine, featuring in this the flow-chemistry-based methylenation an intermolecular ring-closing metathesis and a Rh-catalyzed diastereoselective hydrogenation.

The status and model of children primary nephrotic syndrome in continuing nursing.

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common glomerular disease in children. Nursing during hospitalization alone cannot solve the psychological, physiological and social health problems of children. Continuing care models may provide patients with more continuous and efficient care services.

Alterations to the Gut Microbiota and Their Correlation With Inflammatory Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease.

Alterations to the gut microbiota have been previously suggested to be tightly linked to chronic systemic inflammation, which is a major contributing factor to complications and disease progression in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nevertheless, the effect of gut dysbiosis on the pathogenesis and/or production of inflammatory factors in CKD has not been extensively studied to date. In the present study, we conducted 16S ribosomal DNA pyrosequencing using fecal microbiota samples and analyzed the production of serum inflammatory factors in 50 patients with CKD and 22 healthy control (HC) subjects.

[CCN3 regulates the proliferation and apoptosis in periodontal ligament fibroblasts].

Purpose: To investigate the effect of CCN3 on proliferation and apoptosis in periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLFs) and related mechanism.

Methods: Recombinant vector pcDNA.3.

Exploring New Frontiers of Microsurgery: From Anatomy to Clinical Methods.

This article presents the authors' understanding and experience concerning anatomic studies and clinical methods in microsurgical hand reconstruction. The 4 parts of this article include anatomic study of the hand for developing new flaps; application of miniflaps from the hand, including clinical experience with 8 unique flaps in the hand; anatomic and clinical considerations concerning several flaps from other parts of the human body; And our experience with vascularized free toe joint transfer.

Down-regulation of aquaporin3 expression by lipopolysaccharide via p38/c-Jun N-terminal kinase signalling pathway in HT-29 human colon epithelial cells.

Aim: To investigate the influence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) through the p38/c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signalling pathway on aquaporin 3 (AQP3) expression in HT-29 human colon epithelial cells.

Methods: HT-29 cells were treated with LPS, and then the membrane localisation of AQP3 was examined by immunofluorescence staining. The mRNA and protein expression of AQP3 with LPS exposure was measured by real-time reverse transcription-PCR and Western blot, respectively.

Bond energy of IrO+: guided ion-beam and theoretical studies of the reaction of Ir+ (5F) with O2.

The kinetic-energy dependence of the Ir(+) + O2 reaction is examined using guided ion-beam mass spectrometry. The cross section for IrO(+) formation from ground state Ir(+)((5)F) is unusual, and several means are used to interpret the kinetic energy dependence for IrO(+) formation. In analogy with recent observations for the analogous Re(+) and Os(+) systems, we believe the cross section is most accurately analyzed assuming there are two features.

[Genome-wide analysis of cytochrome P450 monooxygenase genes in the tobacco].

Plant cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (CYP) constitute a large superfamily of heme-thiolate proteins, which are involved in a wide range of metabolic pathways. In this study, comparative genomic approaches were used to analyze tobacco CYP genes and their expression patterns. Based on analysis of the tobacco genomic DNA sequences that are currently available, 263 P450 genes that belong to 44 distinct clans were identified.

[Nondestructive measurement of sugar content of Hami melon based on diffuse reflectance hyperspectral imaging technique].

The research on nondestructive test for detecting the sugar content of Hami melon by the technology of hyperspectral imaging was put forward. The research used the hyperspectral imaging system to get the diffuse reflective spectrum information (400 - 1 000 nm) of anilox class Hami melon sugar content, chose effective whole wavelength (500 - 820 nm)to do the modeling regression analysis the sugar content of Hami melon. The research compared the correction method of MSC and SNV, and also compared the influence of accuracy of modeling in terms of the spectrum pretreatment methods of original spectrum, first order differential, second order differential; Using the methods of PLS, SMLR and PCR, the comparative analysis of sugar content detection model effect with skin Hami melon and peel Hami melon was conducted.

Antagonistic effects of Bacillus cereus strain B-02 on morphology, ultrastructure and cytophysiology of Botrytis cinerea.

The study on antagonistic mechanism of biocontrol strains gives the premise and basis for efficient and stable biological control. This study aimes to overcome of biocontrol agent in aspects of complicated and diversified mode of action, short-lasting and unstable efficacy in the production processes. This study elucidated the antagonistic mechanism of Bacillus cereus strain B-02 on Botrytis cinerea by detecting changes in morphology, ultrastructure and physiology in affected hyphae of Botrytis cinerea.

Survival analysis of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a cohort study in China.

The aim of this study is to explore the survival rate and risk factors of mortality in patients with late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a large cohort. Clinical presentations, disease activity, organ damage scores, autoantibody profile, and mortality data were obtained retrospectively from late-onset SLE patients (onset age ≥50 years) diagnosed between 1995 and 2009. The risk factors of organ damage were evaluated by the chi-square test and logistic regression.

Oxidation of atomic gold ions: thermochemistry for the activation of O(2) and N(2)O BY Au(+) ((1)S(0) and (3)D).

Reaction of Au(+) ((1)S(0) and (3)D) with O(2) and N(2)O is studied as a function of kinetic energy using guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometry. A flow tube ion source produces Au(+) primarily in its (1)S(0) (5d(10)) electronic ground state level but with some (3)D and perhaps higher lying excited states. The distribution of states can be altered by adding N(2)O, which completely quenches the excited states, or CH(4) to the flow gases.

Activation of methane by gold cations: guided ion beam and theoretical studies.

The potential energy surface for activation of methane by the third-row transition metal cation, Au+, is studied experimentally by examining the kinetic energy dependence of this reaction using guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometry. A flow tube ion source produces Au+ primarily in its 1S0 (5d10) electronic ground state level but with some 3D (and perhaps higher lying) excited states that can be completely removed by a suitable quenching gas (N2O). Au+ (1S0) reacts with methane by endothermic dehydrogenation to form AuCH2+ as well as C-H bond cleavage to yield AuH+ and AuCH3+.

Guided ion beam and theoretical study of the reactions of Ir+ with H2, D2, and HD.

We present the kinetic energy dependence of reactions of the late third-row transition metal cation Ir(+) with H(2), D(2), and HD measured using a guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometer. A flow tube ion source produces Ir(+) ions in its electronic ground state term and primarily in the ground spin-orbit level. Corresponding state-specific reaction cross sections are obtained.

Overexpression of the Saussurea medusa chalcone isomerase gene in S. involucrata hairy root cultures enhances their biosynthesis of apigenin.

Saussurea involucrata is a medicinal plant well known for its flavonoids, including apigenin, which has been shown to significantly inhibit tumorigenesis. Since naturally occurring apigenin is in very low abundance, we took a transgenic approach to increase apigenin production by engineering the flavonoid pathway. A construct was made to contain the complete cDNA sequence of the Saussurea medusa chalcone isomerase (CHI) gene under the control of the cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) 35S promoter.

Guided ion-beam studies of the reactions of Co(n)+ (n=2-20) with O2: cobalt cluster-oxide and -dioxide bond energies.

The kinetic-energy dependence for the reactions of Co(n)+ (n=2-20) with O2 is measured as a function of kinetic energy over a range of 0 to 10 eV in a guided ion-beam tandem mass spectrometer. A variety of Co(m)+, Co(m)O+, and Co(m)O2+ (m < or = n) product ions is observed, with the dioxide cluster ions dominating the products for all larger clusters. Reaction efficiencies of Co(n)+ cations with O2 are near unity for all but the dimer.

Probes of spin conservation in heavy metal reactions: experimental and theoretical studies of the reactions of Re+ with H2, D2, and HD.

A guided ion beam tandem mass spectrometer is used to examine the kinetic energy dependence of reactions of the third-row transition metal cation, Re(+), with molecular hydrogen and its isotopologues. A flow tube ion source produces Re(+) in its (7)S(3) electronic ground state. Reaction with H(2), D(2), and HD forms Re H(+)(Re D(+)) in endothermic processes.