Selective adsorption of zearalenone by a novel magnetic molecularly imprinted carbon nanomaterial.

In this paper, the objective is to immobilize molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) onto the surface of magnetic carbon nanoparticles (FeO@SiO@C) to develop an effective method for the adsorption of zearalenone (ZEN). The prepared products were characterized by FT-IR, SEM, TEM, XRD, VSM, TGA, and BET. The content of zearalenone in corn samples was monitored by HPLC.

[Virtual preoperative planning and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates in treatment of acetabular posterior wall fractures].

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of virtual preoperative planning and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates for the treatment of posterior wall fractures of the acetabulum.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 29 patients with posterior acetabular wall fractures treated between August 2017 and March 2021 were divided into 2 groups based on whether to use preoperative virtual planning and 3D printed template. In 3D-printing group, there were 14 patients, including 10 males and 4 females； aged from 21 to 53 years old；CT-based virtual surgical planning was done using Mimics and 3-Matic software and 3D-printed templates for pre-contoured plates were adopted.

Preparation of a hydrophilic nanofiber membrane by electrospinning for application in the detection of NO by chemiluminescence.

The strong hydrophobicity of the PVDF membrane is prone to contamination that is hard to clean for long-term usage. In this study, hydrophilic and antifouling nanofiber membranes (NMs) were prepared with the hydrophilic polymer PVP and inorganic nanoparticles TiONP. This NM was found to have excellent cleanability and good recyclability.

Meat quality and flavor compounds of soft-boiled chickens: effect of Chinese yellow-feathered chicken breed and slaughter age.

The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of Mahuang and Tuer chickens, 2 representatives of the native chicken breed, and the slaughter age on meat quality and flavor compounds of soft-boiled chickens (SCs) in comparison to a commercial cross boiler. A total of 432 chicks were randomly allocated into the following groups: 817 groups raised for 55 d, and Mahuang and Tuer chickens raised for 60, 65, 70, and 75 days (d). After the completion of rearing period, the chickens were slaughtered, and 5 carcasses per group were randomly selected for SC manufacturing.

[Effect of computer virtual technique combined with pelvic reduction frame in the treatment of type C pelvic fracture].

Objective: To investigate the short-term clinical effect of the computer virtual technique combined with pelvic reduction frame in the treatment of complex pelvic fractures.

Methods: Thirty patients with Tile C pelvic fractures treated by percutaneous minimally invasive pelvic reduction frame from April 2018 to April 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including 21 males and 9 females, aged from 19 to 57 (39.40±9.

The Effect of Breed and Age on the Growth Performance, Carcass Traits and Metabolic Profile in Breast Muscle of Chinese Indigenous Chickens.

Indigenous chickens possess desirable characteristics and account for considerable proportions of the total chicken production in China. The current study examined the growth performance, carcass characteristics and muscle metabolites among a crossbred broiler and two indigenous, yellow-feathered chickens (Mahuang and Tuer) with different ages (60 and 75 days). Results indicated that the crossbred broiler had better feed efficiency, higher breast and thigh muscle yield, as well as a lower abdominal fat percentage than Mahuang and Tuer chickens ( < 0.

Application of sensory evaluation, GC-ToF-MS, and E-nose to discriminate the flavor differences among five distinct parts of the Chinese blanched chicken.

Blanched chicken, boiling the whole chicken without removing head and butt parts during process, is a traditional poultry product in China. In this manuscript, the flavor differences of five parts (skin, breast, thigh, head and butt) of the Chinese blanched chicken (CBC) were studied using sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis. Check-all-that-apply (CATA), rate-all-that-apply (RATA), and 9-point hedonic preference were used to collect consumers' sensory results.

Enhancement of the edible quality and shelf life of soft-boiled chicken using MAP.

In order to commercialize soft-boiled chicken, a traditional Asian food, this work was performed to evaluate the effect of the packages on the edible quality. Soft-boiled chickens were packaged with air packaging (AP) or modified atmosphere packaging (MAP, MN:100% N and MC:30%CO/70%N) conditions. Total viable counts reached the acceptable limit of 4.

Effects of astragaloside IV on inflammation and immunity in rats with experimental periodontitis.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of astragaloside IV (AsIV) on inflammation and immunity in rats with experimental periodontitis. Periodontitis was established in 48 Wistar rats, which were then randomly divided into model and 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg AsIV groups, with 12 rats in each group. The latter 3 groups were treated with AsIV at doses of 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg, respectively.

A 3D Printed Porous Titanium Alloy Rod with Diamond Crystal Lattice for Treatment of the Early-Stage Femoral Head Osteonecrosis in Sheep.

Instruments made of porous titanium alloy and fabricated with a 3D printed technique are increasingly used in experimental and clinical research. To date, however, few studies have assessed their use in early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). In this study, porous titanium alloy rods (Ti-Rod) with diamond crystal lattice, fabricated using an electron beam melting (EBM) technique, were implanted into sheep models (n=9) of early-stage ONFH for 6 months.

Effects of smoking or baking procedures during sausage processing on the formation of heterocyclic amines measured using UPLC-MS/MS.

We used an UPLC-MS/MS method to investigate the effects of smoking or baking on the formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) in sausage processing. We used principal component analysis (PCA) to differentiate the chemical composition, pH and colour of the processed sausages. We detected and quantified eight types of HAs (PhIP, DMIP, Phe-P-1, IQ[4,5-b], 7,8-DiMeIQx, AαC, harman and norharman) in sausages, finding total HA concentrations as high as 422 ± 17.

Identification and characterization of the proteins in broth of stewed traditional Chinese yellow-feathered chickens.

Soups and broths are popular in the world due to their nutrition and flavor, and flavor compounds tend to be bound by the proteins in the soups and broth, influencing the flavor perception. Thus, identification of the major proteins in meat-based broth may present a basis for understanding protein adsorption of flavor compounds. The present study aimed to identify the major proteins in traditional Chinese chicken broth and to describe the structural changes of proteins during stewing (1, 2, or 3 h).

A comparative study of functional properties of normal and wooden breast broiler chicken meat with NaCl addition.

The selection of broilers for augmented growth rate and breast has brought about wooden-breast (WB) muscle abnormalities, which caused substantial economic losses. The objective of this study was to compare water holding capacity, water mobility and distribution, salt-soluble protein (SSP) content, and protein profiles of normal and WB chicken meat with different additions of NaCl. Thirty WB and 30 normal chicken breasts were selected from a deboning line of a major Chinese processing plant at 2 to 3 h post mortem.

Sirtuin1 promotes osteogenic differentiation through downregulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ in MC3T3-E1 cells.

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by bone loss, resulting in architectural deterioration of the skeleton, decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fragility fractures. Strengthening osteogenesis is an effective way to relieve osteoporosis. Sirtuin1 (Sirt1) is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+))-dependent deacetylase, which is reported to be involved in improving osteogenesis.

Inhibitors of Growth 1b Suppresses Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-β/δ Expression Through Downregulation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1α in Osteoblast Differentiation.

Bone formation, a highly regulated developmental process, involves osteoblast differentiation, which is controlled by different important transcription factors. Recent evidence has suggested possible negative regulation of inhibitors of growth (ING) 1b on the osteoblast marker expression. The aim of this study is to examine the detailed mechanism by which the activity of ING1b inhibits osteoblast differentiation.

Effects of water-misting sprays with forced ventilation on post mortem glycolysis, AMP-activated protein kinase and meat quality of broilers after transport during summer.

Effects of water-misting sprays with forced ventilation on post mortem glycolysis, adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and meat quality of broilers after transport during summer were investigated in the present paper. A total of 105 mixed-sex Arbor Acres broilers were divided into three treatment groups: (i) 45 min transport without rest (T); (ii) 45 min transport with 1 h rest (TR); and (iii) 45 min transport with 15 min water-misting sprays with forced ventilation and 45 min rest (TWFR). Each treatment consisted of five replicates with seven birds each.

Effect of transportation and pre-slaughter water shower spray with resting on AMP-activated protein kinase, glycolysis and meat quality of broilers during summer.

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of pre-slaughter transport during summer and subsequent water shower spray on stress, postmortem glycolysis, energy metabolism and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in Pectoralis major (PM) muscle of broilers. Results indicated that transport during high ambient temperature induced the release of plasma corticosterone, which significantly affected stress conditions. Moreover, we found a lower energy status in the early postmortem period compared to the control group.

miR-218 is involved in the negative regulation of osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption by partial suppression of p38MAPK-c-Fos-NFATc1 signaling: Potential role for osteopenic diseases.

The increased osteoclastic activity accounts for pathological bone loss in diseases including osteoporosis. MicroRNAs are widely accepted to be involved in the regulation of osteopenic diseases. Recently, the low expression of miR-218 was demonstrated in CD14(+) peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Challenges and responses strategy for the development of nursing discipline in china: a descriptive and quantitative analysis.

Aims To assess challenges and response strategy for the development of nursing disciplines and proposes suggestions to promote the construction of nursing discipline, platform and talent team based on the currently available best evidence. Methods Database of CNKI, VIP and CBM, and official websites of World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, World Bank, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education were searched. Data analyses were performed using SPSS 13.

A systematic assessment of the quality of systematic reviews/meta-analyses in radiofrequency ablation versus hepatic resection for small hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objectives: The systematic reviews (SRs) of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) versus hepatic resection (HR) for early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are increasing with varies qualities. The aim of this study is to evaluate quality and their impacts on outcomes of these studies.

Methods: We searched six databases and five official websites to find the SRs of RFA versus HR for early HCC.

Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines on the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma or metastatic liver cancer.

Objectives: To assess the quality of the currently available clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for hepatocellular carcinoma, and provide a reference for clinicians in selecting the best available clinical protocols.

Methods: The databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature database (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang, and relevant CPGs websites were systematically searched through March 2014. CPGs quality was appraised using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument, and data analysis was performed using SPSS 13.

Single level anterior interbody fusion and fixation in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures.

Background: Many surgical methods are available for repairing thoracolumbar fractures including short-segment internal fixation with posterior pedicle screws and anterior decompression and reduction. However, most methods are associated with significant surgical trauma and long postoperative recovery. The purpose of this study was to describe anterior single level interbody fusion and fixation for the repair of thoracolumbar fractures which may reduce surgical trauma and help speed recovery.

Radiofrequency ablation versus hepatic resection for small hepatocellular carcinomas: a meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) versus hepatic resection (HR) for early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) meeting the Milan criteria.

Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted, and PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI and VIP databases were systematically searched through November 2012 for randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials (RCTs and NRCTs). The Cochrane Collaboration's tool and modified MINORS score were applied to assess the quality of RCTs and NRCTs, respectively.

[Arthroscopically assisted treatment of acute tibial insertion avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament via posteromedial incision].

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopically assisted treatment of acute tibial insertion avulsion fracture of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) via posteromedial incision.

Methods: Between January 2010 and January 2012, 22 patients with acute tibial insertion avulsion of the PCL underwent arthroscopic reduction and fixation via posteromedial incision. There were 14 males and 8 females with an average age of 32 years (range, 18-48 years).