The optimization method of wing ice shape regulation based on flight dynamics characteristics.

Ice on aircraft wing changes the aircraft aerodynamic shape, and has negative effects on flight dynamic characteristics, seriously threatening flight safety. Plasma ice shape regulation is a new de-icing method. Plasma actuator produces an apparent thermal effect, which is designed to dissolve the continuous ice into intermittent ice pieces.

In depth understanding of retinitis pigmentosa pathogenesis through optical coherence tomography angiography analysis: a narrative review.

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the most recognized inherited retinal disorder involving progressive photoreceptors degeneration which eventually causes blindness. However, the pathogenesis of RP is still unclear, making it difficult to establish satisfying treatments. Evidence have been found to support the theory that vascular dysfunction is associated with the progression of RP.

A Network Pharmacology to Explore the Mechanism of Membranaceus in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) includes a series of typical lesions affected by retinal microvascular damage caused by diabetes mellitus (DM), which not only seriously damages the vision, affecting the life's quality of patients, but also brings a considerable burden to the family and society. Membranaceus (AM) is a commonly used medicine in clinical therapy of eye disorders in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In recent years, it is also used for treating DR, but the specific mechanism is unclear.

Potential applications of artemisinins in ocular diseases.

Artemisinin, also named , is a family of sesquiterpene trioxane lactone originally derived from the sweet wormwood plant (), which is a traditional Chinese herb that has been universally used as anti-malarial agents for many years. Evidence has accumulated during the past few years which demonstrated the protective effects of artemisinin and its derivatives (artemisinins) in several other diseases beyond malaria, including cancers, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, viral and other parasite-related infections. Recently, this long-considered anti-malarial agent has been proved to possess anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and anti-excitotoxic properties, which make it a potential treatment option for the ocular environment.

More than anti-malarial agents: therapeutic potential of artemisinins in neurodegeneration.

Artemisinin, also called qinghaosu, is originally derived from the sweet wormwood plant (Artemisia annua), which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Artemisinin and its derivatives (artemisinins) have been widely used for many years as anti-malarial agents, with few adverse side effects. Interestingly, evidence has recently shown that artemisinins might have a therapeutic value for several other diseases beyond malaria, including cancers, inflammatory diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

Association of complement factor H gene polymorphisms with age-related macular egeneration susceptibility.

Objective: This study was aimed to confirm whether I62V and Y402H polymorphisms of complement factor H (CFH) were risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Method: 109 AMD patients and 165 AMD-free controls were enrolled in the study. The I62V and Y402H polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length of polymorphism (PCR-RFLP).