Real-time nearfield acoustic holography using particle velocity.

In this paper, a series of impulse response functions between acoustic quantities on the source plane and particle velocity on the hologram plane are derived. In virtue of these functions, real-time nearfield acoustic holography (RT-NAH) is extended from pressure-based to particle velocity. Pressure, normal velocity, acceleration, and displacement radiated from planar sources can be reconstructed by measuring time-dependent particle velocity signals on the hologram plane.

Early outcomes, associated factors and predictive values of clinical outcomes of tandospirone in generalized anxiety disorder: a post-hoc analysis of a randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical trial.

Objective: To examine the early outcomes, associated factors and predictive values of clinical outcomes of different tandospirone doses in patients with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Methods: This was a posthoc analysis of "a randomized, controlled multicenter clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of different doses of tandospirone on GAD". A total of 274 patients with GAD were included and randomized into the high-dose (tandospirone 60 mg/d) and low-dose (tandospirone 30 mg/d) groups for a 6-week treatment.

The effect of the time to remission on residual symptoms and functioning among depressive patients.

Objectives: To explore the effect of time to remission on residual symptoms, functioning and quality of life (QOL) of the patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Method: A total of 434 patients were enrolled from 16 sites of China. The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (QIDS-SR) and self-rating scales were assessed at baseline, and months 1, 3 and 6.

Opposing actions of CRF-R1 and CB1 receptor on facial stimulation-induced MLI-PC plasticity in mouse cerebellar cortex.

Background: Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) is the major neuromodulator orchestrating the stress response, and is secreted by neurons in various regions of the brain. Cerebellar CRF is released by afferents from inferior olivary neurons and other brainstem nuclei in response to stressful challenges, and contributes to modulation of synaptic plasticity and motor learning behavior via its receptors. We recently found that CRF modulates facial stimulation-evoked molecular layer interneuron-Purkinje cell (MLI-PC) synaptic transmission via CRF type 1 receptor (CRF-R1) in vivo in mice, suggesting that CRF modulates sensory stimulation-evoked MLI-PC synaptic plasticity.

SSBP1 drives high fructose-induced glomerular podocyte ferroptosis via activating DNA-PK/p53 pathway.

High fructose consumption is a significant risking factor for glomerular podocyte injury. However, the causes of high fructose-induced glomerular podocyte injury are still unclear. In this study, we reported a novel mechanism by which high fructose induced ferroptosis, a newly form of programmed cell death, in glomerular podocyte injury.

Versatile oxalato-bridging modes: a novel three-dimensional framework structure of manganese(ii) oxalate complex [MnCO]·0.5HO and the relationship with other manganese(ii) oxalates.

An unknown manganese(ii) oxalate complex [MnCO]·0.5HO (1) was discovered with a novel three-dimensional structure, exhibiting versatile bridging modes of the oxalate ligand. The thermal and magnetic behaviors of this complex were studied and the relationship with four other manganese(ii) oxalates is also discussed.

Corticotrophin-Releasing Factor Modulates the Facial Stimulation-Evoked Molecular Layer Interneuron-Purkinje Cell Synaptic Transmission in Mice.

Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) is an important neuromodulator in central nervous system that modulates neuronal activity via its receptors during stress responses. In cerebellar cortex, CRF modulates the simple spike (SS) firing activity of Purkinje cells (PCs) has been previously demonstrated, whereas the effect of CRF on the molecular layer interneuron (MLI)-PC synaptic transmission is still unknown. In this study, we examined the effect of CRF on the facial stimulation-evoked cerebellar cortical MLI-PC synaptic transmission in urethane-anesthetized mice by cell-attached recording, neurobiotin juxtacellular labeling, immunohistochemistry techniques, and pharmacological method.

Pterostilbene Improves Hepatic Lipid Accumulation via the MiR-34a/Sirt1/SREBP-1 Pathway in Fructose-Fed Rats.

High fructose intake promotes hepatic lipid accumulation. Pterostilbene, a natural analogue of resveratrol found in diet berries, exhibits a hepatoprotective property. Here, we studied the protection by pterostilbene against fructose-induced hepatic lipid accumulation and explored its possible mechanism.

Mechanisms of Etomidate-Mediated Decrease of Spontaneous Spike Activity of Mouse Cerebellar Purkinje Cells in vivo.

Etomidate is an imidazole, nonbarbiturate hypnotic agent that is increasingly used in procedural sedation. However, the effects of etomidate on the spontaneous activity of cerebellar Purkinje cells (PCs) in living mouse have not been fully understood. In this study, we investigated the effects of etomidate on the spontaneous simple spike (SS) activity of PCs in urethane-anesthetized mice by cell-attached recording and pharmacological methods.

Curcumin and allopurinol ameliorate fructose-induced hepatic inflammation in rats via miR-200a-mediated TXNIP/NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition.

Excess fructose consumption causes high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and inflammatory liver diseases. The aim of the current study was to investigate the therapeutic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of curcumin and allopurinol in high fructose-induced hepatic inflammation. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were supplied with standard rat chow and drinking water containing 10% (w/v) fructose for consecutive 12 weeks.

Polydatin prevents fructose-induced liver inflammation and lipid deposition through increasing miR-200a to regulate Keap1/Nrf2 pathway.

Oxidative stress is a critical factor in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease pathogenesis. MicroRNA-200a (miR-200a) is reported to target Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), which regulates nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) anti-oxidant pathway. Polydatin (3,4',5-trihydroxy-stilbene-3-β-D-glucoside), a polyphenol found in the rhizome of Polygonum cuspidatum, have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperlipidemic effects.

Comparison of residual depressive symptoms and functional impairment between fully and partially remitted patients with major depressive disorder: a multicenter study.

This study compared residual depressive and somatic symptoms and functional impairment between remitted and partially remitted patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), and explored the associations of functioning with demographic and clinical characteristics including residual depressive symptoms. Altogether, 1503 outpatients with MDD formed the study sample. Residual symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured using standardized instruments.

[Analysis of Cut-off Value in Screening of Thalassemia by Capillary Hemoglobin Electrophoresis for Pregnant Women from Shenzhen Region of China].

Objective: To investigate the cut-off value in screening of thalassemia in pregnant women from Shenzhen region by capillary hemoglobin electrophoresis.

Methods: The data of capillary hemoglobin electrophoresis and genetic diagnosis of thalassemia from 2122 examined prenatal women were retrospectively analyzed. Capillary hemoglobin electrophoresis and α-, β- genetic diagnosis of thalassemia were carried out for every woman.

Peripheral Templation Generates an M(II) 6 L4 Guest-Binding Capsule.

Pseudo-octahedral M(II) 6 L4 capsules result from the subcomponent self-assembly of 2-formylphenanthroline, threefold-symmetric triamines, and octahedral metal ions. Whereas neutral tetrahedral guests and most of the anions investigated were observed to bind within the central cavity, tetraphenylborate anions bound on the outside, with one phenyl ring pointing into the cavity. This binding configuration is promoted by the complementary arrangement of the phenyl rings of the intercalated guest between the phenanthroline units of the host.

Investigation of Y/SBA Composite Molecular Sieves Morphology Control and Catalytic Performance for n-Pentane Aromatization.

Using Y molecular sieve as the core, Y/SBA-15 composite molecular sieves were prepared by different crystallization methods in the paper. The growth process and morphologies of the composite molecular sieves were controlled by adjusting the synthesis factors. The structures and acidity of two kinds of composite molecular sieves were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption/desorption, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and NH3-TPD.

Up-regulated fractalkine (FKN) and its receptor CX3CR1 are involved in fructose-induced neuroinflammation: Suppression by curcumin.

Recent studies suggest that diet-induced fractalkine (FKN) stimulates neuroinflammation in animal models of obesity, yet how it occurs is unclear. This study investigated the role of FKN and it receptor, CX3CR1, in fructose-induced neuroinflammation, and examined curcumin's beneficial effect. Fructose feeding was found to induce hippocampal microglia activation with neuroinflammation through the activation of the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear transcription factor κB (NF-κB) signaling, resulting in the reduction of neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus (DG) of mice.

[Quality characteristics of human spermatozoa with hyaluronic acid receptors].

Objective: To analyze the quality characteristics of human spermatozoa with hyaluronic acid (HA) receptors and search for a new indicator for the assessment of sperm quality.

Methods: Using sperm-HA binding assay with HA-coated slides, we determined the binding rate of motile sperm with HA receptors and analyzed its correlation with routine semen parameters, sperm membrane function, sperm fertilizing function and diminished/arrested sperm maturation.

Results: The motile sperm with HA binding sites in the acrosomal region showed significantly higher acrosomal integrity ([95.

Factors influencing quality of life in Chinese patients with persistent somatoform pain disorder.

This cross-sectional survey aimed to explore quality of life (QoL) and its correlated factors in Chinese patients with persistent somatoform pain disorder (PSPD) and their related correlation factors in Shanghai, China. A total of 60 patients were assessed with Short Form (36) health survey (SF-36) for QoL, medical outcomes study pain measurement (MOSPM) for pain symptoms, Hamilton depression scale - 17 items (HAMD) for depression and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) for anxiety. Results were as follows: (1) Patients scored significantly lower on all SF-36 subscales' scores ( p < .

[Analysis of CYP21A2 gene mutation in one case of congenital adrenal hyperplasia].

CYP21A2 gene mutations in a child with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), and the child's parents, were detected in the study. The clinical features, treatment monitoring and molecular genetic mechanism of CAH are reviewed. In the study, DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples using the QIAGEN Blood DNA Mini Kit; a highly specific PCR primer for CYP21A2 gene was designed according to the sequence difference between CYP2lA2 gene and its pseudogene; the whole CYP2lA2 gene was amplified with PrimeSTAR DNA polymerase (Takara), and the amplification product was directly sequenced to detect and analyze CYP2lA2 gene mutation.

The heterogeneity of aging brain: altered functional connectivity in default mode network in older adults during verbal fluency tests.

Background: Successful aging (SA) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are heterogeneous groups of aging. To explore the heterogeneity, the functional connectivity was studied in these populations.

Methods: The present study utilized functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) to investigate default mode network (DMN) in 8 healthy subjects of SA, 8 subjects of usual aging (UA), and 8 MCI patients during verbal fluency tests (VFTs).

Duloxetine versus placebo in the treatment of patients with generalized anxiety disorder in China.

Background: Duloxetine is approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in the United States and elsewhere. This study aimed to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of duloxetine in Chinese patients with GAD.

Methods: This 9-site study consisted of double-blind treatment for 15 weeks either with duloxetine 60 - 120 mg or with placebo.

H(∞) constrained fuzzy control via state observer feedback for discrete-time Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy systems with multiplicative noises.

The purpose of this paper is to study the H(∞) constrained fuzzy controller design problem for discrete-time Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy systems with multiplicative noises by using the state observer feedback technique. The proposed fuzzy controller design approach is developed based on the Parallel Distributed Compensation (PDC) technique. Through the Lyapunov stability criterion, the stability analysis is completed to develop stability conditions for the closed-loop systems.