Geographical origin traceability of kiwifruit products using stable isotope and multi-element analysis with multivariate modeling: Feature extraction, selection of model and variable, and discrimination.

The mislabeling of kiwifruit origin frequently disturbs market competition and governmental supervision, significantly undermines brand reputation and consumer rights. In this work, a total of 370 kiwifruits from 8 different countries in global were collected, and 6 stable isotope ratios (SIRs), 10 mineral elements (MEs), and 16 rare earth elements (REEs) were determined for origin traceability study. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that regional differences of 32 variables are at significant level ( value =0.

Herpes simplex virus type I-infected disorders alter the balance between Treg and Th17 cells in recurrent herpes labialis patients.

Recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) is a common skin disease that is often caused by herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1), but its immunology and pathogenesis remain unclear. The balance of Th17/Treg cells is crucial for maintaining immune homeostasis. This study aimed to investigate whether the balance of Th17/Treg cells and related cytokines may be a determinant occurrence in patients with RHL.

Metabolic disturbance in Korean red ginseng-induced "Shanghuo" (excessive heat).

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Northeast China is one of the Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) producing areas. As a health care product, KRG is popular amongst Chinese people. However, few studies have reported the side effects of overusing KRG.