Non-aqueous electrowetting liquid lens with centimeter-level large aperture based on dielectric failure suppression principle.

Liquid lens offers a novel approach to achieving large depth of field, wide viewing angle, high speed, and high-quality imaging in zoom optical systems. However, the aperture and reliability limit the lens's performance in various optical applications. The liquid material is crucial for the reliability of the large-aperture liquid lens.

Postharvest ripening-induced modification of cell wall polysaccharide affects plum phenolic bioavailability.

The mechanisms by which cell wall polysaccharides regulate phenolic release are essential to human health. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), surface area and porosimetry analyzer, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated that compared to fresh plums, postharvest ripening reduced chain linearity in the homogalacturonan region of pectins and the degree of branching of RG-I; pectin and hemicellulose underwent solubilization and depolymerization by cell wall-degrading enzymes; and the specific surface area of cellulose was reduced by 19.5 %-26.

Theory of Pressure Dependence of Superconductivity in Bilayer Nickelate La_{3}Ni_{2}O_{7}.

A recent experiment showed the superconducting transition temperature in the Ruddlesden-Popper bilayer La_{3}Ni_{2}O_{7} decreases monotonically with increasing pressure above 14 GPa. In order to unravel the underlying mechanism for this unusual dependence, we performed theoretical investigations by combining the density functional theory (DFT) and the unbiased functional renormalization group (FRG). Our DFT calculations show that the Fermi pockets are essentially unchanged with increasing pressure (above 14 GPa), but the bandwidth is enlarged, and particularly the interlayer hopping integral between the nickel 3d_{3z^{2}-r^{2}} orbitals is enhanced.

Culling-based Real-time Rendering with Accurate Ray Sampling for High-resolution Light Field 3D Display.

Real-time rendering for light field displays (LFDs) enables human-computer three-dimensional (3D) interaction with smooth and realistic experience, which is potentially useful for 3D gaming, virtual reality, or surgical navigation. However, existing rendering methods realize a real-time rendering normally by sacrificing the 3D image resolution. We propose a culling-based real-time rendering (CBR) method with an accurate ray sampling, aimed at rendering the optimal synthetic images in real-time, which reproduce the high resolution 3D images.

Characterization of Mycoprotein-Based Harbin Red Sausages.

mycoprotein is an alternative, nutritious protein source with a meat-like texture. Here, mycoprotein-based Harbin red sausage was developed and characterized. The study focused on the effect of mycoprotein on the quality of red sausages, which were evaluated in five groups of red sausages based on nutrient content, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS).

Normal butanol fraction of L. flavonoids reduces inflammation caused by PCV2 infections in cell and mouse models.

Introduction: The normal butanol fraction of L. flavonoids (FNB) exhibits significant anti-inflammatory effects. This study investigated FNB's impact on inflammatory responses induced by Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in cell and mouse models.

[Correlation and predictive value analysis of systemic inflammation grade and plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis].

To analyze the correlation between the systemic inflammation score (SIG) and plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis, and to evaluate the predictive value. The clinical data of 149 patients with carotid artery stenosis who were hospitalized in Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School from January 2019 to October 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including 124 males and 25 females, aged (68.2±8.

Real-time holographic camera for obtaining real 3D scene hologram.

As a frontier technology, holography has important research values in fields such as bio-micrographic imaging, light field modulation and data storage. However, the real-time acquisition of 3D scenes and high-fidelity reconstruction technology has not yet made a breakthrough, which has seriously hindered the development of holography. Here, a novel holographic camera is proposed to solve the above inherent problems completely.

Enhancing shelf-life of dried goji berry: Effects of drying methods and packaging conditions on browning evolution.

Preservation and shelf-life extension are of paramount importance for dried goji berry, especially those dehydrated using pulsed vacuum drying (PVD), which are generally applied for the high-quality dried products in the markets. This study compared the storage stability of dried goji berry dehydrated using PVD versus conventional hot wind drying (HWD), focusing on the complex interactions between packaging conditions and physicochemical compounds during accelerated storage. The results showed that PVD-dried goji berry exhibited higher browning degree (2.

Single-step retrosynthesis prediction via multitask graph representation learning.

Inferring appropriate synthesis reaction (i.e., retrosynthesis) routes for newly designed molecules is vital.

Multidisciplinary Approach Improves Eradication Rate and Safety in Refractory Helicobacter pylori Infection.

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is prevalent worldwide and contributes to various gastrointestinal diseases. Eradication therapy is crucial in managing HP infection, but antibiotic resistance has led to refractory cases, complicating treatment outcomes and increasing the risk of adverse events. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach, termed HP Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Clinic, in improving eradication rates and safety in patients with refractory HP infection.

Molecular insights into salt tolerance in Dunaliella tertiolecta involving two betaine aldehyde dehydrogenases.

Understanding salt tolerance mechanisms is crucial for addressing the global challenge of soil salinization and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Dunaliella tertiolecta, thriving in up to 4.5 M NaCl, is a model for studying salt tolerance mechanisms.

[Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small cell lung cancer transformed into small-cell lung cancer after treatment].

To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with sensitive epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations who developed small cell lung cancer (SCLC) transformation after treatment with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). We conducted a retrospective collection of clinical data for 21 patients with advanced EGFR mutant NSCLC who developed SCLC transformation after EGFR-TKI treatment at Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2015 to December 2021. The clinical characteristics were summarized and the prognosis analysis was conducted.

A comparative study on the antipyretic effect and underlying mechanisms of different bile-fermented Arisaemas.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Cattle bile Arisaema (CBA) and Pig bile Arisaema (PBA) are both processed products fermented from Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott and animal bile, which are recorded in China Pharmacopoeia. Traditionally, bile Arisaema was often used for clearing heat and eliminating phlegm, calming wind and calming panic.

[Correlation and predictive value analysis of iliac artery calcification score and restenosis of lower extremity arteries after drug-coated balloon combined with stent implantation in patients with lower extremity atherosclerotic occlusive disease].

To analyze the correlation between iliac artery calcification score and restenosis of lower extremity arteries in patients with lower extremity atherosclerotic occlusive disease (LEASO) who underwent drug-coated balloon (DCB) combined with stenting, and to assess the predictive value. A total of 105 patients with LEASO at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medicine School, from January 2018 to June 2023 were retrospectively included, and the patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether restenosis of the original lower limb arteries had occurred during follow-up after DCB combined stent implantation: the restenosis group (=64) and the patency group (=41). The clinical information of the study subjects was collected through the electronic case system, and all patients underwent CTA examination of both lower limb arteries before the operation, and the calcification scores of common iliac arteries and external iliac arteries of patients' bilateral and stenotic sides were calculated according to the results of the CTA examination.

Decimeter-depth and polarization addressable color 3D meta-holography.

Fueled by the rapid advancement of nanofabrication, metasurface has provided unprecedented opportunities for 3D holography. Large depth 3D meta-holography not only greatly increases information storage capacity, but also enables distinguishing of the relative spatial relationship of 3D objects, which has important applications in fields like optical information storage and medical diagnosis. Although the methods based on Fresnel diffraction theory can reconstruct the real depth information of 3D objects, the maximum depth is only 2 mm.

Organizing pneumonia secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report.

Background: Organizing pneumonia secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis is rare. Moreover, the temporal boundary between pulmonary tuberculosis and secondary organizing pneumonia has not been defined. We report a case of secondary organizing pneumonia associated with pulmonary tuberculosis occurring after nine months of antituberculosis treatment.

Increased Incidence of Severe Adverse Events in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Previous Tuberculosis Episode Treated with PD-1 Inhibitors.

Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths globally. Advances in immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer treatment, but their use in lung cancer has led to more side effects. This study examined if past pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) affects ICIs' effectiveness and safety in lung cancer treatment.

[Correlation analysis of carotid adipose tissue density and plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis].

To investigate the correlation between perivascular fat density (PFD) and plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis. Clinical data of 110 patients with carotid artery stenosis treated at Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School from January 2018 to December 2022 were retrospectively collected. Based on pathological results of carotid plaque specimens obtained from carotid endarterectomy (CEA), patients were categorized into stable plaque group (=51) and vulnerable plaque group (=59).

Polysaccharides from bile Arisaema exert an antipyretic effect on yeast-induced fever rats through regulating gut microbiota and metabolic profiling.

In our previous study, bile Arisaema was elucidated to have a significant anti-febrile effect, but the pharmacodynamic material basis of this effect remains uncertain. Herein, we found that the soluble polysaccharide fraction from bile Arisaema presents a remarkable antipyretic effect through balancing the gut microbiota and regulating metabolic profiling. Bile Arisaema polysaccharide (BAP) was characterized for its monosaccharide composition with arabinose, galactose, glucose, mannose and xylose (0.

Retraction note to: Association between triglyceride-glucose index and colorectal polyps: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

[This retracts the article on p. 55 in vol. 16, PMID: 38464818.