Association of circulating visfatin level and metabolic fatty liver disease: An updated meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: The rate of incidence of metabolic dysfunction-related fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has rapidly increased globally in recent years, but early diagnosis is still a challenge. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to identify visfatin for early diagnosis of MAFLD.

Methods: We strictly adhered to the relevant requirements of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Nonlinear association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and hyperuricemia in cancer patients: evidence from NHANES 2007-2018.

Background: Evidence shows that cancer patients are more likely to have hyperuricemia (HUA) compared to the general population, with lipid metabolism playing a significant role. However, it is still unclear whether there is a non-linear relationship between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and HUA in these patients. This study aims to explore the association between NHHR and HUA in cancer patients.

construction of A-site high-entropy perovskites with interfacial CeO for a high-performance IT-SOFC air-electrode.

Developing an intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) is one of the most promising ways of achieving carbon neutrality, but its air-electrode is restricted by the conflict between the sluggish catalytic activity and durability. Herein, an A-site high-entropy perovskite composite LaBaSrCaCeCoO-CeO (LBSCCC-CeO) air-electrode material is fabricated a one-step self-constructing strategy, which shows excellent oxygen reduction activity and stability due to the high-entropy structure and the synergy effect between LBSCCC and interfacial CeO. This work provides a new way of fabricating high-performance air-electrodes in IT-SOFCs.

Association of circulating omentin level and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is closely associated with omentin, a novel adipokine that plays a vital role in metabolic balance. The literature about the relationship between circulating omentin and MAFLD is conflicting. Therefore, this meta-analysis evaluated circulating omentin levels in patients with MAFLD compared with healthy controls to explore the role of omentin in MAFLD.

Clinical Utility of Circulating Pneumoproteins as Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: This study explored circulating pneumoproteins in the diagnosis, severity, and prognosis of COVID-19 by meta-analysis.

Methods: We searched five databases and other sources until December 16, 2021. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were the overall outcomes.

Correlation Between Circulating Adropin Levels and Patients with PCOS: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

An increasing number of young women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Reasonable diagnosis and monitoring are important steps in the treatment of PCOS. Therefore, we performed an updated meta-analysis between adropin levels and PCOS to identify their relationship.

Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis ameliorates the chemotherapeutic drug (doxorubicin) induced liver injury through the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in mice.

The aim of this study is to probe a new function of astaxanthin (AST) from Haematococcus pluvialis on chemotherapeutic drug induced liver injury in mice. Doxorubicin-induced liver injury was treated with different doses of AST, and the body weight, food intake, urinalysis, liver function, and oxidative stress indexes were examined. The hepatocyte apoptosis level, pathological sections of liver tissue and the expression of antioxidant related genes were also determined.

Mitigating excessive ammonia nitrogen in chicken farm flushing wastewater by mixing strategy for nutrient removal and lipid accumulation in the green alga Chlorella sorokiniana.

This study aimed to evaluate algal growth, lipid production, and nutrient removal in chicken farm flushing wastewater (CFFW). The excessive ammonia nitrogen (EAN) content in the CFFW wastewater represented a major factor limiting the algal growth. A strategy of mixing CFFW with municipal wastewater (MW) that contained less ammonia nitrogen was adopted.