Publications by authors named "Si Zeng"

In this work, a novel electrochemical sensor based on cobalt tungstate/multi-walled carbon nanotube (CoWO/MWCNT) nanocomposites has been used to detect chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CPZ). The CoWO/MWCNT nanocomposite was obtained by solvothermal technology and ultrasonic method and analyzed using different characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The electrochemical behavior of CoWO/MWCNT/GCE was explored using cyclic voltammetry (CV).

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Epithelial-derived IL-33 (Interleukin-33), as a member of alarm signals, is a chemical substance produced under harmful stimuli that can promote innate immunity and activate adaptive immune responses. Type 2 inflammation refers to inflammation primarily mediated by Type 2 helper T cells (Th2), Type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2), and related cytokines. Type 2 inflammation manifests in various forms in the lungs, with diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) closely associated with Type 2 inflammation.

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To assess the application potential of sewage sludge biochar produced by industrial-scale pyrolysis (ISB), the release characteristics of nutrients (NH, PO, K, Ca, Mg and Fe) and heavy metals (Mn, Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni and Cr) were investigated. Their release amounts increased with decreasing initial pH and increasing solid-liquid ratios (R) and temperature. The release types of NH, K, Mg, and Mn were diffusion/dissolution, while those of Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni, and Cr were diffusion/resorption.

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Importance: The efficacy of a semirecumbent position (SRP) in reducing postoperative hypoxemia during anesthesia emergence is unclear despite its widespread use.

Objective: To determine the differences in postoperative hypoxemia between patients in an SRP and a supine position.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This randomized clinical trial was performed at a tertiary hospital in China between March 20, 2021, and May 10, 2022.

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Background: The cardioprotective effect of remote ischemia preconditioning in clinical studies is inconsistent with experimental results. Adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia has been reported to be cardioprotective in animal experiments. However, the clinical significance of the cardioprotective effect of high-altitude adaptation has not been demonstrated.

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There has been increasing interest and rapid developments in precision medicine, which is a new medical concept and model based on individualized medicine with the joint application of genomics, bioinformatics engineering, and big data science. By applying numerous emerging medical frontier technologies, precision medicine could allow individualized and precise treatment for specific diseases and patients. This article reviews the application and progress of advanced technologies in the anesthesiology field, in which nanotechnology and genomics can provide more personalized anesthesia protocols, while 3D printing can yield more patient-friendly anesthesia supplies and technical training materials to improve the accuracy and efficiency of decision-making in anesthesiology.

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The hollow fiber membrane modules act as dehumidifiers and regenerators to avoid gas-liquid entrainment problems in direct-contact dehumidification systems. A solar-driven hollow fiber membrane dehumidification experimental rig was designed to investigate its performance from July to September in Guilin, China. The dehumidification, regeneration, and cooling performance of the system between 8:30 and 17:30 are analyzed.

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Hollow fiber membrane dehumidification is an effective and economical method of air dehumidification. The hollow fiber membrane module is the critical component of the dehumidification system, which is formed by an arrangement of several hollow fiber membranes. The air stream crosses over the fiber bundles when air dehumidification is performed.

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Introduction: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are the most common complications following thoracoscopic surgery, resulting in increased hospital costs and perioperative mortality. Studies have shown that intravenous lidocaine infusion can exert its anti-inflammatory properties by reducing the release of proinflammatory cytokines. This study is designed to investigate whether intraoperative intravenous lidocaine infusion can reduce the incidence of PPCs in adult patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection surgery.

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Aim: The aim of the study is to check whether dyngo-4a can inhibit neuroblastoma (NB) proliferation and induce NB cell differentiation Background: Dynamin plays a role in regulating neurotransmission, signaling pathways, nutrient uptake, and pathogen infection, enhancing cell proliferation, tumor invasion, and metastasis. Studies have reported that dyngo-4a, a dynamin inhibitor, can be used to identify potential biomarkers and promising novel therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.

Objective: To our knowledge, no published reports are showing that dynamin inhibitors can reduce NB cell proliferation and induce differentiation.

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Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic pain and its risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: A total of 145 patients diagnosed with OSA were consecutively recruited from the Sleep Medicine Center in West China Hospital. All patients were divided into two groups including OSA with and without chronic pain.

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The applicability of a hollow fiber membrane evaporative cooler in hot-dry regions was investigated by experimental studies. To better understand the actual operating environment of the hollow fiber membrane evaporative cooler, the outdoor air design conditions for summer air conditioning in five cities were simulated by an enthalpy difference laboratory. Subsequently, the effects of water and air flow rates on outlet air parameters and performance parameters were investigated by setting-up a hollow fiber membrane evaporative cooling experimental rig.

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Background: Angiogenesis, the formation of blood vessel from pre-existing ones, plays an important role in many pathophysiological diseases, such as cancer. Opioids are often used in clinic for the management of chronic pain in cancer patients at terminal phases. Here, we investigated and compared the effects and mechanisms of four opioids on angiogenesis.

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, a shrub endemic to Hong Kong and Guangdong, south China, growing on low-altitude hillsides, under the forest. The species is controversial in classification. Herein, we report the complete chloroplast genome sequence assembled from Illumina pair-end sequencing data, with aims to resolve its relationship with the related species.

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Salvinorin A (SA), a neoclerodane diterpene, is isolated from the dried leaves ofSalvia divinorum. SA has traditionally been used treatments for chronic pain diseases. Recent research has demonstrated that SA possesses the anti-inflammatory property.

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Sophoricoside (SOP), an isoflavone glycoside isolated from seed of Sophora japonica L., has been reported to have various pharmacological activities, including anti-cancer, anti-allergy and anti-inflammation. However, the effect of SOP on lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-acute lung injury (ALI) is completely unclear.

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