First Report of Root-knot Nematode, on in Yulin, China.

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), a medicinal plant, was introduced into China in the early 19th century, is mainly cultivated in southern provinces (Liang et al. 2019). During March 2023, a survey was carried out and 167 samples were taken from passion fruit cultivated area in Yulin (22.

First Report of Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii on Antirrhinum majus in China.

Antirrhinum majus L. is a medicinal and ornamental herb commonly grown in China. In October 2022, A.

Efficacy of Chinese Medicine Acupoint Application Combined with Montelukast on Children with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine acupoint application (CMAA) combined with Western medicine for perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in children.

Methods: In this prospective, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled and single-blind trial from August to September, 2017, 180 children with PAR were randomly assigned to an integrative group (CMAA and Montelukast), CMAA group (CMAA and placebo tablet), or Montelukast group (placebo CMAA and Montelukast). Participants were applied with CMAA for 6 sessions over 2 weeks, and/or Montelukast Chewable Tablet orally once daily for 12 weeks.

Three new species of from sugarcane rhizosphere in southern China.

Three new species isolated from sugarcane rhizosphere in China, namely , , and , are described and illustrated. Molecular evidence (phylogenetic analysis of combined LSU, SSU, ITS and RPB2 sequence data) and phenotypical characters support their independent status from related and similar species. The new species, as dark spetate endophytes, inhabit sugarcane rhizosphere and can form a symbiosis with sugarcane.

[Distribution and Seasonal Variations of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter(CDOM) in the Bohai Sea and the North Yellow Sea].

UV-Vis spectral data and a fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (EEM) was analyzed for the surface, middle, and bottom layer water samples from the Bohai Sea and North Yellow Sea in April, August, and December of 2016 and February of 2017. Distribution characteristics, influencing factors, and seasonal variation of CDOM in the study area were investigated. The results showed that the horizontal distributions of CDOM are similar in different seasons, showing a characteristic of high levels near shore and low levels in the offshore region.

Comparing the Risk of Shunt-Dependent Hydrocephalus in Patients with Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Treated by Endovascular Coiling or Surgical Clipping: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

Background: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the risk of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus among patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated with either coil placement or clipping.

Methods: A systematic literature search of Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library was performed to confirm relevant studies. The scientific literature was screened in accordance with the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

C-Myc-dependent repression of two oncogenic miRNA clusters contributes to triptolide-induced cell death in hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

Background: Triptolide is a structurally unique diterpene triepoxide with potent antitumor activity. However,the effect and mechanism of triptolide on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is not well studied.

Methods: Cells were treated with triptolide, and the anti-HCC activity of triptolide was evaluated using flow cytometry, western blot, and xenograft studies.

[Epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Leshan City, 1950-2015].

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Leshan City, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the strategy and measures for consolidating the achievements of malaria elimination.

Methods: The data of epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Leshan City from 1950 to 2015 were collected and analyzed with the descriptive epidemiology method.

Results: There were four larger scale epidemics of malaria in Leshan City from 1950 to 2015.

Chromium isotope fractionation during Cr(VI) reduction in a methane-based hollow-fiber membrane biofilm reactor.

Chromium (Cr) isotope fractionation analysis is a promising tool for monitoring Cr(VI) reduction in natural aqueous systems. In addition, large amounts of CH in natural aqueous sediments are oxidized to CO through methanotrophs, thereby mitigating emissions to the atmosphere. However, the investigations on the Cr(VI) reduction process with methanotrophs, and the associated Cr isotope fractionation patterns are scarce.

[Protective effects of Chinese herbal medicine Huqi extractum on salivary glands against radiation in Wistar rats].

Objective: To explore the protective effects of Huqi extractum, a compound Chinese herbal medicine, on salivary glands against radiation in Wistar rats.

Methods: One hundred Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham-exposure group, untreated group, and low-, medium- and high-dose Huqi groups. Local irradiation of 60Co gamma-rays with a single dose of 15 Gy was applied to the salivary glands of the Wistar rats except the sham-exposure group.

[Prognostic analysis of advanced non small cell lung cancer treated by sequential chemo-radiation therapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine: a report of 54 cases].

Objective: To evaluate the influence of fewer courses and prolonged intervals of chemotherapy on survival rate of advanced non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated by sequential chemo-radiation therapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Methods: From Jan. 2000 to Dec.