New insights into the Fe(III)-activated peroxyacetic acid: oxidation properties and mechanism.

Iron-activated peroxyacetic acid (PAA) represents an innovative advanced oxidation process (AOP). However, the efficiency of PAA activation by Fe(III) is often underestimated due to the widespread assumption that Fe(III) exhibits much lower ability than Fe(II) to activate PAA. Herein, the oxidative degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) by Fe(III)-activated PAA process was investigated, and some new insights into the performance and mechanism of the Fe(III)/PAA system were presented.

East Asian monsoon and Pacific basin dynamics jointly regulate boreal winter marine cold spells in the Taiwan Strait.

Marine cold spells (MCSs), characterized by pronounced seawater temperature declines, are representative marine responses to atmospheric and climatic extremes. Notably, during the boreal winter, MCSs in the Taiwan Strait (TS) have caused substantial economic losses due to the concurrence of juvenile development stages in mariculture and labor shortages during China's New Year vacation. Understanding the spatio-temporal features of MCSs and the underlying mechanisms is imperative for mitigating the associated economic detriments.

Revisiting dynamic linkages among ecological sustainability, tourism, and climate change in China.

The research intends to inquire into the dynamic connections between ecological sustainability, tourism, and climate change. This novel approach aims to investigate the interdependencies among these three important variables. This research aims to examine tourism's effects on environmental sustainability in the face of global warming.

Schistosoma-related molecules as a new strategy to combat type 1 diabetes through immune regulation.

The study of immune regulation mechanisms induced by parasites may help develop new treatment methods for inflammatory diseases including type 1 diabetes, which is related to type 1 immune responses. The negative correlation between schistosomiasis infection and type 1 diabetes has been confirmed, and the mechanism of Schistosoma-mediated prevention of type 1 diabetes may be related to the adaptive and innate immune systems. Schistosoma-related molecules affect immune cell composition and macrophage polarization and stimulate an increase in natural killer T cells.

Efficacy and safety of Bufei Huoxue capsules in the management of convalescent patients with COVID-19 infection: A multicentre, double-blind, and randomised controlled trial.

Background: As of September 17, 2021, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected more than 226 million people in a worldwide pandemic, with conservative estimates suggesting that there are more than 204 million convalescent patients with COVID-19. Previous studies have indicated that patients in the recovery phase exhibit decreased function of multiple organs. In China, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment is recommended in the rehabilitation period of COVID-19; however, the safety and efficacy of such treatment remain to be confirmed.

The association of glycemic level and prevalence of tuberculosis: a meta-analysis.

Background: Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for tuberculosis and poorly glycemic control may increase the risk of tuberculosis. We performed a meta-analysis to explore the association of glycemic control in diabetic patients and their tuberculosis prevalence.

Methods: We included observational studies that investigated the prevalence of tuberculosis associated with glycemic control.

A numerical study of the Ulva prolifera biomass during the green tides in China - toward a cleaner Porphyra mariculture.

The green tides caused by Ulva prolifera have become a recurrent phenomenon in Yellow Sea, China. Investigating the factors governing the biomass of green tides is important for developing management strategies. In this study, an U.

[The balance of Th1 and Th17 cells in tuberculous pleural effusion].

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the distributions and relevance of Th1 and Th17 cells (IL-17-producing CD(+)(4) T cell), and the differentiation of Th17 cells in tuberculous pleural effusion.

Methods: The percentages of both Th1 and Th17 cells in tuberculous pleural effusion and peripheral blood from 30 patients [male/female 12/18, age 16 - 63 years (average 41.2 year)] with tuberculous pleurisy were determined by flow cytometry, and comparison was made using Student's t test.

[Expression of P-glycoprotein and multidrug resistance-associated protein in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients].

Objective: To evaluate the expression of P-glycoprotein (P-pg) and multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) mRNA levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients.

Methods: The subjects of this study included 3 groups: a non-TB control group, a TB control group and a MDR-TB group. The 31 subjects in the non-TB control group were staff from Wuhan Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Institute.