The role of chromatin modulator DPY30 in glucose metabolism of colorectal cancer cells.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. This study investigated the role of DPY30 in the development and progression of CRC cells, especially in the area of cellular glycolysis.

Methods: HT29 control cells and DPY30 knockdown cells were collected for tandem mass tag (TMT) labeling quantitative proteomics analysis of cellular total proteins (n=3).

The design and evaluation of a quick checklist for urodynamic quality control: A prospective single-center small sample study.

Purpose: To design a quick checklist for urodynamic study (UDS), aiming to reduce the occurrence of errors in the process, which may help to increase the quality of UDS. And further to analyze the effectiveness of this quick checklist for UDS quality control.

Methods: First, a quick checklist for uroflow study and pressure-flow study was developed, based on the International Continence Society-Good Urodynamic Practice standards, our previous studies, and recent literature, as well as expert suggestions.

A Y-shape connection device for pediatric patients with an indwelling catheter (Dia = 8Fr) during urodynamic studies, especially for filling phase measurements: a single-center prospective study for safety and effectiveness.

Introduction: This prospective study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Y-shape connection device in reducing pain and bleeding in pediatric patients with indwelling catheters during urodynamic studies (UDS), while also obtaining effective results in the filling phase.

Methods: A total of 45 pediatric patients with a mean age of 13 years were included, all of whom underwent both a UDS with the Y-shape connection device (Method A) and a standard UDS procedure (Method B).

Results: The Y-shape connection device demonstrated similar overall urodynamic parameters compared to the standard procedure, while also resulting in significantly less bleeding ( = 0.

Identification of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network as biomarkers for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a long-lasting and incapacitating disease, and the exact factors that affect its onset and advancement are still uncertain. Thus, the main aim was to explore new biomarkers and possible therapeutic targets for IC/BPS. Next-generation high-throughput sequencing experiments were performed on bladder tissues.

Educational value assessment of YouTube surgical videos of green light laser vaporization of the prostate.

Background: YouTube is commonly used by doctors to learn surgery. To date, no studies have evaluated the quality of videos on photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on YouTube. Our aim was to assess the educational value of YouTube videos regarding PVP.

A stress-responsive bZIP transcription factor OsbZIP62 improves drought and oxidative tolerance in rice.

Background: Drought is a major abiotic stress factor that influences the yield of crops. Basic leucine zipper motif (bZIP) transcription factors play an important regulatory role in plant drought stress responses. However, the functions of a number of bZIP transcription factors in rice are still unknown.

Equilibrium and kinetic studies on biosorption of Pb(II) by common edible macrofungi: a comparative study.

In this work, we studied the natural bioaccumulation and biosorption of Pb(II) in several common edible macrofungi. The macrofungi include the following species: Lentinus edodes, Pleurotus eryngii, Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizygus marmoreus, and Agrocybe cylindracea. The present analysis of Pb(II) revealed distinct capabilities of metal accumulation among individual species.

[Characteristics of complete genome of pandemic A/H1N1/2009 influenza virus isolated in Fujian Province, China].

This study aims to investigate the characteristics of genomic variation of pandemic A/H1N1/2009 influenza virus isolated in Fujian Province, China. Complete genome sequence analysis was performed on 14 strains of pandemic A/H1N1/2009 influenza virus isolated from Fujian during 2009-2012. All virus strains were typical low-pathogenic influenza viruses, with resistance to amantadine and sensitivity to neuraminidase inhibitors.

Vibration characteristics of aluminum surface subjected to ultrasonic waves and their effect on wetting behavior of solder droplets.

The vibration characteristics of an aluminum surface subjected to ultrasonic waves were investigated with a combination of numerical simulation and experimental testing. The wetting behavior of solder droplets on the vibrating aluminum surface was also examined. The results show that the vibration pattern of the aluminum surface is inhomogeneous.

Lactobacillus acidophilus induces cytokine and chemokine production via NF-κB and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in intestinal epithelial cells.

Intestinal epithelial cells can respond to certain bacteria by producing an array of cytokines and chemokines which are associated with host immune responses. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM is a characterized probiotic, originally isolated from human feces. This study aimed to test the ability of L.

[Expression of PTX3 gene in Caco-2 cells treated with Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM].

Objective: To study the expression of immunity and inflammatory mediator factor PTX3 in intestinal epithelial cells treated with Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM and further to reveal the regulatory mechanism.

Methods: Caco-2 cells were cocultured with Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM for 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 h and 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 h respectively, then the total RNA and protein were extracted.

High voltage pulser with a fast fall-time for plasma immersion ion implantation.

A novel high voltage (HV) modulator that offers a short fall time to minimize sputtering effects and allow more precise control of the incident ion fluence in plasma immersion ion implantation is described. The use of 36 insulated-gate bipolar transistors in the 30 kV hard-tube pulser reduces the HV fall time to 3.5 μs, compared to a fall time of 80 μs if a pull-down resister is used.

Novel plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition hardware and technique based on high power pulsed magnetron discharge.

A novel plasma immersion ion implantation technique based on high power pulsed magnetron sputtering (HPPMS) discharge that can produce a high density metal plasma is described. The metal plasma is clean and does not suffer from contamination from macroparticles, and the process can be readily scaled up for industrial production. The hardware, working principle, and operation modes are described.

Hybrid radio-frequency/direct-current plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system for deposition on inner surfaces of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.

A hybrid radio-frequency (rf)/direct-current (dc) system has been developed to control the biasing effects during deposition of diamondlike carbon (DLC) films onto the inner wall of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. An additional dc bias is coupled to the rf electrode to produce the effect of equivalent rf self-biasing. This allows more flexible control of the deposition of the DLC films which are intended to improve the gas barrier characteristics.

Study of different biocomposite coatings on Ti alloy by a subsonic thermal spraying technique.

A subsonic thermal spraying technique (STS) was used to make different biocomposite coatings on titanium alloys for preparing three kinds of implants: 8Ti2G, HA and 8H2B, respectively. The implants were embedded in a region of jaw of dogs whose teeth were pulled out three months previously. The dogs, in two groups, were killed 30 days and 90 days, respectively, after they were operated on.

Direct coupling of pulsed radio frequency and pulsed high power in novel pulsed power system for plasma immersion ion implantation.

A novel power supply system that directly couples pulsed high voltage (HV) pulses and pulsed 13.56 MHz radio frequency (rf) has been developed for plasma processes. In this system, the sample holder is connected to both the rf generator and HV modulator.

Molecular evolution of influenza A (H3N2) viruses circulated in Fujian Province, China during the 1996-2004 period.

We studied the genetic and epidemic characteristics of influenza A (H3N2) viruses circulated in human in Fujian Province, south of China from 1996 to 2004. Phylogenetic analysis was carried out for genes encoding hemagglutinin1 (HA1) of influenza A virus (14 new and 11 previously reported reference sequences). Our studies revealed that in the 8 flu seasons, the mutations of HA1 genes occurred from time to time, which were responsible for about four times of antigenic drift of influenza H3N2 viruses in Fujian, China.

A ground-based radio frequency inductively coupled plasma apparatus for atomic oxygen simulation in low Earth orbit.

A radio frequency (rf) inductively coupled plasma apparatus has been developed to simulate the atomic oxygen environment encountered in low Earth orbit (LEO). Basing on the novel design, the apparatus can achieve stable, long lasting operation, pure and high density oxygen plasma beam. Furthermore, the effective atomic oxygen flux can be regulated.