[A supplementary detection method and supervision strategy for adulteration of Panacis Quinquefolii Radix in Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and its preparations].

Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and its preparations are often adulterated with Panacis Quinquefolii Radix. Based on the research on Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma and Panacis Quinquefolii Radix, the causes and analytical method of adulteration were determined. A UPLC-MS/MS method was developed for the detection of Panacis Quinquefolii Radix mixed in Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, with pseudoginsenoside F_(11) as the marker.

[Research progress in alkaloids and their pharmacological effects from plants of Rutaceae].

The plants of Rutaceae, with wide distribution in China, have a long history of medicinal use. They contain a wide variety of alkaloids, which include isoquinolines, quinolines, acridones, carbazoles, and indoles. Pharmacological studies have shown that most of these alkaloids have antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antidiabetic and other activities.

Construction of 1D Molecular Conductive Wires Through a Polarized Gene Weaving Strategy for Efficient Electromagnetic Wave Absorption.

The growing threat of electromagnetic pollution has become a pressing safety concern. Metal-organic framework (MOF) derivatives are considered ideal candidates for mitigating electromagnetic radiation. However, due to the limitations imposed by complex post-processing and disruption of pristine crystal structures, the mechanisms of electromagnetic wave absorption remain unclear, let alone achieving atomic-level regulation in MOF derivatives.

Association between birth weight and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the UK Biobank: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Birth weight has been reported to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, but the results have not yet been determined. This study aims to analyse the potential association of birth weight with COPD risk in UK Biobank.

Methods: We conducted a prospective analysis for participants without baseline COPD in UK Biobank.

Human Daily Breathing Monitoring via Analysis of CSI Ratio Trajectories for WiFi Link Pairs on the I/Q Plane.

The measurement of human breathing is crucial for assessing the condition of the body. It opens up possibilities for various intelligent applications, like advanced medical monitoring and sleep analysis. Conventional approaches relying on wearable devices tend to be expensive and inconvenient for users.

The Jiangsu Biobank for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes (JBPCD) in China.

The Jiangsu Biobank for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes (JBPCD) is a community-based prospective cohort study initiated in Jiangsu province, to examine the burden of complications associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aims to better understand the incidence, risk factors, and long-term outcomes of T2DM complications to inform prevention and control strategies. From October 2013 to July 2014, 20,053 T2DM patients (7,862 males and 12,191 females) were recruited from Suzhou city and Huai'an city.

Ionic polymers as double-capture agents in an aptamer lateral flow assay strip for point-of-care detection of ethyl carbamate using peroxidase-like activity of bimetallic NiCoO nanoparticles.

A novel aptamer LFA (Apt-LFA) strip is first constructed for ethyl carbamate (EC) detection, in which cationic polyethyleneimine (PEI) and anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) are used as double-capture agents. The black NiCoO nanoparticles (NCO NPs) encapsulated by EC1-34 aptamer are employed as recognition probes. The added EC will bind to EC1-34 aptamer on the probes, so that the test-line (T-line) immobilized with APAM can electrostatically capture the exposed NCO NPs.

The origin and evolution of European eel rhabdovirus dominant genotype.

The Eel Virus European X (EVEX) is a significant pathogen contributing to the decline of eel populations. As an important evolutionary driving force, it is crucial to understand whether homologous recombination (HR)occurs between EVEXs for revealing the evolutionary patterns of the virus. This study indicates that HR may enhance genetic diversity and accelerate the evolution and spread of EVEX.

Failure analysis and design improvement of retrieved plates from revision surgery.

Background: The fracture of bone plate can cause considerable pain for the patient and increase the burden on the public finances. This study aims to explore the failure mechanism of 49 plates retrieved from revision surgery and introduce pure magnesium (Mg) block to improve the biomechanical performance of the plate via decreasing the stiffness and to stimulate the biological response of the plate potentially by the degradation of Mg block.

Methods: The morphological analysis and component analysis of the plates were conducted to determine the fracture reason of the plates combining the clinical data.

Generation of short microwave pulse trains based on a hybrid mode-locked optoelectronic oscillator.

A novel approach, to the best of our knowledge, for generating short microwave pulse trains based on a hybrid mode-locked optoelectronic oscillator (HML-OEO) is proposed and demonstrated. In the proposed scheme, a saturable absorber (SA) device is inserted into the active mode-locked OEO (AML-OEO) to compress the pulse width of the microwave pulse trains. Numerical simulations and experimental results show that the HML-OEO generates a short microwave pulse train with a repetition rate of 98.

Shaoyao-Gancao Decoction, a famous Chinese medicine formula, protects against APAP-induced liver injury by promoting autophagy/mitophagy.

Background: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity is a major cause of acute liver failure (ALF), during which autophagy is triggered as a cellular defense mechanism. Shaoyao-Gancao Decoction (SGD), a traditional prescription in Chinese Medicine, is renowned for its therapeutic effects on liver diseases. However, the efficacy and mechanisms of SGD in treating APAP-induced liver injury remain underexplored.

Integrating Multiple Redox-Active Units into Conductive Covalent Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries.

The rational design of porous covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with high conductivity and reversible redox activity is the key to improving their performance in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Herein, we report a series of COFs (FPDC-TPA-COF, FPDC-TPB-COF, and FPDC-TPT-COF) based on an organosulfur linker, (trioxocyclohexane-triylidene)tris(dithiole-diylylidene))hexabenzaldehyde (FPDC). These COFs feature two-dimensional crystalline structures, high porosity, good conductivity, and densely packed redox-active sites, making them suitable for energy storage devices.

Enhancing Two-Photon Excited Fluorescence of Metal-Organic Framework Single Crystals through Modulation of Inorganic Nodes.

Regulation of the two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) emission intensity and wavelength of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystals with similar constitutions presents a significant challenge. In this study, two MOFs, Zn-BTPPA and Cd-BTPPA, were constructed using tetrakis(1,1'-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid)-1,4-benzenediamine (HBTPPA) as the organic ligand and mononuclear Zn and trinuclear Cd inorganic nodes, respectively. The incorporation of HBTPPA within the MOF structures enables effective TPEF emission in both Zn-BTPPA and Cd-BTPPA.

[ Analysis of Polyethylene Liner Wear Performance at 3 and 5 Million Cycles].

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the wear properties of UHMWPE acetabular liners after undergoing 3 million (3 Mc) and 5 million (5 Mc) cycles of wear testing. The results will serve as a reference for the design of testing for hip prostheses and as a control for clinical revision removals.

Methods: Wear tests were conducted on three different sizes of acetabular liners (28 mm, 32 mm, and 36 mm internal diameters) using a hip simulator to determine the amount of wear after 3 and 5 million cycles.

Energy-Efficient Reservoir Computing Based on Solution-Processed Electrolyte/Ferroelectric Memcapacitive Synapses for Biosignal Classification.

The classification of critical physiological signals using neuromorphic devices is essential for early disease detection. Physical reservoir computing (RC), a lightweight temporal processing neural network, offers a promising solution for low-power, resource-constrained hardware. Although solution-processed memcapacitive reservoirs have the potential to improve power efficiency as a result of their ultralow static power consumption, further advancements in synaptic tunability and reservoir states are imperative to enhance the capabilities of RC systems.

Association between socioeconomic status and risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China: a prospective cohort study.

Objective: Socioeconomic status (SES) has been proven to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Western populations, but the evidence is very limited in China. This study aimed to investigate the association between SES and the risk of COPD incident.

Methods: This study was based on the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) project in Wuzhong District, Suzhou.

Effective type label-based synergistic representation learning for biomedical event trigger detection.

Background: Detecting event triggers in biomedical texts, which contain domain knowledge and context-dependent terms, is more challenging than in general-domain texts. Most state-of-the-art models rely mainly on external resources such as linguistic tools and knowledge bases to improve system performance. However, they lack effective mechanisms to obtain semantic clues from label specification and sentence context.

Associations between perceived care quality, self-care behaviors, and glycemic control in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes under the national essential public health services program.

Background: The rising prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in China poses a critical health challenge, necessitating effective management strategies. The National Essential Public Health Services Program (NEPHSP), initiated in 2009, focuses on equitable access to health services, including T2D management. This study investigates the associations between perceived care quality, self-care behaviors, and glycemic control in Chinese adults with T2D under NEPHSP, particularly examining the mediating role of self-care behaviors.

Polynuclear Cobalt Cluster-Based Coordination Polymers for Efficient Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electroreduction.

The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NITRR) holds great promise for purifying wastewater and producing valuable ammonia (NH). However, the lack of efficient electrocatalysts has impeded the achievement of highly selective NH synthesis from the NITRR. In this study, we report the design and synthesis of two polynuclear Co-cluster-based coordination polymers, {[Co(TCPPDA)(HO)]·(HO)(DMF)} and {Co(TCPPDA)[(CH)NH]·(HO)(DMF)} (namely, and ), which possess distinct coordination motifs with well-defined porosity, high-density catalytic sites, accessible mass transfer channels, and nanoconfined chemical environments.

Construction of a redox-active metal-organic framework with an octanuclear lithium one-dimensional building block.

A stable lithium metal-organic framework, constructed using a redox-active ,,','-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)-1,4-phenylenediamine linker and Li cluster-based one-dimensional rod secondary building unit, exhibits good stability and reversible redox activity. The Li-MOF, which can be oxidized by AgNO, has the potential to function as an electrochromic device, thereby advancing the development of smart MOF materials.