Publications by authors named "Wei-Quan Zeng"
Objective: To observe the effect of acupotomy on the expression of Beclin-1, Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 in the cartilage tissue in rabbits with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to explore its mechanism underling improvement of KOA.
Methods: Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand rabbits were randomly and equally divided into blank control, model and acupotomy groups, with 8 rabbits in each group. By using the modified Videman's methods, the KOA model was established by left hind limb immobilization with a plaster cast for 6 weeks.
Article Synopsis
- The collapse of the Pb/Zn tailing dam in Huanjiang, Guangxi has caused severe acidification and heavy metal contamination in farmland along the Huanjiang River, leading to a decline in agricultural productivity.
- This study tested various soil amendments (lime, calcium magnesium phosphate, organic fertilizer, polypropylene amide) to address these issues through soil leaching tests, finding that some amendments significantly improved soil pH and reduced heavy metal mobility.
- Amended soils showed better growing conditions for plants, particularly through the use of organic fertilizer and polypropylene amide, indicating potential pathways for bioremediation efforts in the heavily contaminated area.