The Effect of Organic Vegetable Mixed Juice on Blood Circulation and Intestine Flora: Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Epidemiological evidence suggests that fruit and vegetable intake significantly positively affects cardiovascular health. Since vegetable juice is more accessible than raw vegetables, it attracts attention as a health functional food for circulatory diseases. Therefore, this study measured blood lipids, antioxidants, blood circulation indicators, and changes in the microbiome to confirm the effect of organic vegetable mixed juice (OVJ) on improving blood circulation.

Incidence and Mortality of Vertebral Compression Fracture Among All Age Groups: A Nationwide, Population-based Study in the Republic of Korea.

Background: Although several studies have examined the epidemiological features of vertebral compression fractures (VCF) among elderly patients, few studies have reported the epidemiology of VCF among younger individuals.

Objective: To examine trends in the incidence and mortality of VCF in both the old (>= 65 years) and young (< 65 years) age groups. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and mortality of VCF among all age groups in Korea.

Synthesis of Cerium Ion Doped Ti-SBA-15 Catalysts and Their Photocatalytic Activity.

Ti-SBA-15 catalysts doped with cerium ion were synthesized using conventional hydrothermal method and they were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, DRS, BET and PL. We also examined the activity of these materials on the photocatalytic decomposition of orange II. Ti-SBA-15 catalysts doped with cerium ions maintained the mesoporous structure regardless of the doping amount of cerium ion.

Comparative Clinical Evaluation of NeoPlex RB-8 with Seeplex PneumoBacter ACE for Simultaneous Detection of Eight Respiratory Bacterial Pathogens.

There are several convenient and accurate molecular assays to detect respiratory bacterial infection. The NeoPlex RB-8 detection kit (NeoPlex RB-8) is a new multiplex real-time PCR assay that simultaneously detects , , , , , , , and in a single test. This study compared the clinical concordance of NeoPlex RB-8 with another method, Seeplex PneumoBacter ACE detection assay (Seeplex PB ACE), which simultaneously detects , , , , , and We tested 2,137 nasopharyngeal swab and sputum specimens using both assays.

Fermented milk containing Lactobacillus paracasei and Glycyrrhiza glabra has a beneficial effect in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Background: Lactobacillus paracasei and Glycyrrhiza glabra have been reported as having beneficial effects on Helicobacter pylori infection. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of fermented milk containing L paracasei HP7 and G glabra in patients with H pylori infection.

Methods: This multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in 2 hospitals from April to December 2017.

Co substituted for Bi in BiVO and its enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible LED light irradiation.

We investigated the fabrication of Co-doped BiVO (Bi Co VO , 0.05 < < 0.5) by the substitution of Co ions for Bi sites in BiVO.

Synthesis of Needle-Like BiVO₄ with Improved Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light Irradiation.

A highly crystallized monoclinic-scheelite type BiVO₄ powder was successfully synthesized using the solvothermal method. The as-synthesized BiVO₄ powder was characterized by XRD, FE-SEM, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis DRS spectroscopy, and TA-PL. Based on the XRD data and Raman spectra, the monoclinic-scheelite type BiVO₄ samples can be obtained at solvothermal synthesis temperatures higher than 140 °C.

Tunable Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbons from Fe₃O(BDC)₃ for Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Remediation.

Chloramphenicol (CAP) is commonly employed in veterinary clinics, but illegal and uncontrollable consumption can result in its potential contamination in environmental soil, and aquatic matrix, and thereby, regenerating microbial resistance, and antibiotic-resistant genes. Adsorption by efficient, and recyclable adsorbents such as mesoporous carbons (MPCs) is commonly regarded as a "green and sustainable" approach. Herein, the MPCs were facilely synthesized via the pyrolysis of the metal⁻organic framework Fe₃O(BDC)₃ with calcination temperatures ( °C) between 600 and 900 °C under nitrogen atmosphere.

and inhibition of by HP7.

The efficacy of standard therapeutic strategies for () infection is decreasing over time due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains. As an alternative, the present study investigated the capacity of () HP7, isolated from kimchi, to inhibit growth. The effects of HP7 on adhesion and -induced inflammation were examined in AGS human gastric adenocarcinoma epithelial cells and a mouse model of SS1 infection.

Synthesis of Lead-Doped SrTiO₃ Perovskite Type Oxides and Their Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light Irradiation.

Pure and lead-doped SrTiO₃ perovskite type oxides were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method and characterized by XRD, SEM and DRS. From the results of XRD, the metal replacement with the Pb ion on the crystal lattice does not change the high crystallinity of the perovskite structure. UV-vis DRS analysis shows that Pb was doped in the lattice of SrTiO₃ and the absorption band shifted to a higher wavelength on the Pb-doped SrTiO₃ sample compared to the pure SrTiO₃ sample.

Synthesis of PbMoO₄ Nanoparticles Using a Facile Surfactant-Assisted Microwave Process and Their Photocatalytic Activity.

Lead molybdate (PbMoO₄) materials were successfully synthesized using a facile surfactant-assisted microwave process and characterized by XRD, Raman, PL, BET and DRS. We also investigated the photocatalytic activity of these materials for the decomposition of Rhodamine B under UV-light irradiation. The XRD and Raman results revealed the successful synthesis of 42–69 nm, well-crystallized PbMoO₄ crystals with a facile surfactant-assisted microwave process.

Synthesis of BiVO₄ Nanoparticles Using Microwave Process and Their Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light Irradiation.

A solvothermal method assisted by microwave technique has been developed for the synthesis of highly crystalline and monoclinic BiVO₄ powders with ellipsoidal structure, using Bi(NO₃)₃ · 5H₂O and Na₃VO₄ · 12H₂O as raw materials, and oleic acid as surfactant. The phase structure and morphology of as-prepared BiVO₄ samples were characterized by XRD, SEM and DRS. We have also investigated the photocatalytic activity of these materials for the decomposition of Rhodamine B under visible light irradiation.

Complete Oxidation of Benzene Over CuO-CeO2 Catalysts Prepared Using Different Process.

Catalytic combustion of benzene over CuO-CeO2 mixed oxides has been investigated. The CuO-CeO2 mixed oxides were prepared using various methods and characterized by XRD, BET and TPR. For the CuO-CeO2 catalysts with a Cu/(Cu + Ce) molar ratio of more than 0.

Synthesis of Metal Ion-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Two-Phase Method and Their Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light Irradiation.

In this study, TiO2 and metal ion-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by solvothermal reaction of titanium butoxide precursor in the presence of oleic acid, oleylamine and vapor water and they were characterized by XRD, Raman, TEM and DRS. We also investigated the photocatalytic activity of these oxides for the decomposition of Rhodamine B. From XRD and Raman results, doping of the metal ion in the crystal lattice did not change the high crystallinity of the TiO2 structure, and all the metal ions were incorporated into the structures of titania as well as replaced titanium ion or located at interstitial site.

Lactic Acid Bacteria Improves Peyer's Patch Cell-Mediated Immunoglobulin A and Tight-Junction Expression in a Destructed Gut Microbial Environment.

To evaluate the effects of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on Peyer's patch cells, mice were treated with a high dose of kanamycin to disturb the gut microbial environment. The overarching goal was to explore the potential of LAB for use as a dietary probiotic that buffers the negative consequences of antibiotic treatment. In vitro, LAB stimulated the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA) from isolated Peyer's patch cells.

Triglyceride-Lowering Effects of Two Probiotics, Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 and Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601, in a Rat Model of High-Fat Diet-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia.

The triglyceride-lowering effect of probiotics Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 and Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 were investigated. Male SD Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups and fed high-fat diet (HFD), HFD and probiotics (5 X 10(9) CFU/day of L. plantarum KY1032 and 5 X 10(9) CFU/day of L.

Photocatalytic Decomposition of Methylene Blue Over MIL-53(Fe) Prepared Using Microwave-Assisted Process Under Visible Light Irradiation.

Iron-based MIL-53 crystals with uniform size were successfully synthesized using a microwave-assisted solvothermal method and characterized by XRD, FE-SEM and DRS. We also investigated the photocatalytic activity of MIL-53(Fe) for the decomposition of methylene blue using H2O2 as an electron acceptor. From XRD and SEM results, the fully crystallized MIL-53(Fe) materials were obtained regardless of preparation method.

Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to Propylene Glycol on Nanosized Cu-Zn-Al Catalysts Prepared Using Microwave Process.

Cu-Zn-Al catalysts were prepared using microwave-assisted process and co-precipitation methods. The prepared catalysts were characterized by XRD, BET, XPS and TPD of ammonia and their catalytic activity for the hydrogenolysis of glycerol to propylene glycol was also examined. The XRD patterns of Cu/Zn/Al mixed catalysts show CuO and ZnO crystalline phase regardless of preparation method.

Catalytic Oxidation of Benzene Over LaCoO3 Perovskite-Type Oxides Prepared Using Microwave Process.

LaCoO3 perovskite type oxides were successfully prepared using microwave-assisted method, characterized by TG/DTA, XRD, XPS and H2-TPR and their catalytic activities for combustion of benzene were determined. Almost of catalyst showed perovskite crystalline phase and 13-84 nm particle size. LaCoO3 catalysts prepared by microwave-assisted method showed the highest activity and the conversion reached almost 100% at 360 degrees C.

Liquid Hydrogenation of Maleic Anhydride with Pd/C Catalyst at Low Pressure and Temperature in Batch Reactor.

Succinic acid (SA) produced from hydrogenation of maleic anhydride (MAN) is used widely in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, surfactants and detergent, green solvent and biodegradable plastic. In this study, we performed that liquid hydrogenation of MAN to SA with 5 wt% Pd supported on activated carbon (Pd/C) at low pressure and temperature. The synthesis of SA was performed in aqueous solution while varying temperature, pressure, catalytic amount and agitation speed.

Catalytic combustion of benzene over CuO-CeO2 mixed oxides.

Catalytic combustion of benzene over CuO-CeO2 mixed oxides has been investigated. The CuO-CeO2 mixed oxides were prepared by the combustion method using malic acid as an organic fuel and characterized by XRD, XPS and TPR. For the CuO-CeO2 catalyst with a Cu/(Cu + Ce) molar ratio of more than 0.

Synthesis of PbMoO4 nanoparticles by microwave-assisted hydrothermal process and their photocatalytic activity.

Lead molybdate (PbMoO4) was successfully synthesized using a microwave-assisted method and characterized by XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, PL and DRS. We also investigated the photocatalytic activity of these materials for the decomposition of Rhodamin B under UV-light irradiation. The XRD and Raman results revealed the successful synthesis of 42-52 nm, well-crystallized PbMoO4 crystals with the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method.

A simple preparation of a stable CdS-polyacrylamide nanocomposite: structure, thermal and optical properties.

A facile approach was employed for the preparation of stable luminescent nanocomposites of CdS quantum dots (QDs) and polyacrylamide (PAM) through the cross coupling chemistry. Initially, CdS QDs were synthesized in a well controlled manner using 3-mercaptopropionic acid as a capping agent. Then, carboxylic acid groups on CdS QDs were chemically incorporated into PAM matrices with the assistance of 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxysulfosuccinimide coupling agents.

Noncovalent grafting of poly(3-octylthiophene) at the edges of the graphene nanosheets.

Noncovalent functionalization of graphene was carried out via in-situ oxidative polymerization of poly(3-octylthiophene) (P3OT). First, graphene sheets were prepared by a modified Hummer's method and subsequently reduced with hydrazine monohydrate. The structure and morphology of the composites were investigated by using FTIR, XPS, EDX, TGA, HRTEM, FESEM and XRD measuments.

Synthesis of Pb-substituted LaCoO3 nanoparticles by microwave process and their photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation.

In this study, nanosized lead-substituted perovskite type oxides, La1_xPbxCoO3, were successfully synthesized using a microwave-assisted method and characterized by TG/DTA, XRD, XPS, TEM and DRS. We also investigated the photocatalytic activity of these oxides for the decomposition of methyl orange. From XRD results, metal replacement with the Pb ion in the crystal lattice does not change the high crystallinity of the perovskite structure.