The association between intakes of dietary trace minerals and gallstone disease: A cross-sectional study from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017 to 2018.

The gallstone disease is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Dietary trace minerals have been proven to be closely related to many metabolic diseases, and this study aims to explore the association between intakes of dietary trace minerals (copper, iron, selenium, and zinc) and gallstone disease (GSD). Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2017 to 2018, intakes of dietary trace minerals and GSD data were obtained through a 24-hour recall and diagnostic questionnaire, respectively.

The molecular mechanisms of alpha-lipoic acid on ameliorating aflatoxin B-induced liver toxicity and physiological dysfunction in northern snakehead (Channa argus).

This research aimed to evaluate the protective mechanism of alpha-lipoic acid (α-LA) on the food-borne aflatoxin B (AFB) exposure-induced liver toxicity and physiological dysfunction in the northern snakehead (Channa argus). 480 fish (9.24±0.

Association of apolipoprotein B XbaI (rs693) polymorphism and gallstone disease risk based on a comprehensive analysis.

Background: Our aim was to investigate the association between XbaI gene polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene and gallstone disease (GD) risk through a comparison of the allele and genotype distribution frequencies at this site using meta-analysis.

Methods: A literature search was performed using PubMed and Wanfang through Jun 1, 2020. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the strength of associations.

Non-3d Metal Modulation of a 2D Ni-Co Heterostructure Array as Multifunctional Electrocatalyst for Portable Overall Water Splitting.

Portable water splitting devices driven by rechargeable metal-air batteries or solar cells are promising, however, their scalable usages are still hindered by lack of suitable multifunctional electrocatalysts. Here, a highly efficient multifunctional electrocatalyst is demonstrated, i.e.

Preparation and Characterization of Epoxy/Alumina Nanocomposites.

Nano-alumina (Al₂O₃, 30 nm) particles were employed to reinforce and toughen epoxy resin. The effects of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of the composites were investigated by tensile and impact tests. It shows that the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites have been improved significantly.