The 7th/8th American Joint Committee on Cancer and the Modified Union for International Cancer Control Staging System for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Purpose: Although many staging systems have been proposed for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), there is no globally accepted system due to the extreme heterogeneity of the disease. We aimed to compare the results of the 7th/8th American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the modified Union for International Cancer Control (mUICC) staging systems in patients with HCC.

Materials And Methods: We collected data from 792 patients who underwent hepatic resection at our center.

Measurement of the Absolute Branching Fraction of the Inclusive Semileptonic Λ_{c}^{+} Decay.

Using a data sample of e^{+}e^{-} collisions corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 567  pb^{-1} collected at a center-of-mass energy of sqrt[s]=4.6  GeV with the BESIII detector, we measure the absolute branching fraction of the inclusive semileptonic Λ_{c}^{+} decay with a double-tag method. We obtain B(Λ_{c}^{+}→Xe^{+}ν_{e})=(3.

Reuse of Living-Donor Liver Graft in Second Recipient with Long-Term Survival.

Brain death is a rare situation after living-donor liver transplantation. However, the recipient who suffers from brain death and has functional liver graft is a potential liver donor. We report the 1st case of successful reuse of extended right living-donor liver graft after brain death of the first recipient.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in dust in typical indoor public places in Hangzhou: Levels and an assessment of human exposure.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are organic pollutants (POPs) with the characteristics of environmental persistence, long-distance transmission in nature, biological accumulation and toxic effects on human health. To investigate the level of contamination due to PBDEs in typical indoor public places in Hangzhou, dust samples were collected from ten supermarkets, three electronic markets and five different areas throughout one commodity market. Based on sample pretreatment and GC-ECD instrumental analysis, the contamination characteristics, sources and the influencing factors of 14 PBDE congeners were analyzed.

Measurement of the Branching Fraction For the Semileptonic Decay D^{0(+)}→π^{-(0)}μ^{+}ν_{μ} and Test of Lepton Flavor Universality.

Using a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 2.93  fb^{-1} taken at a center-of-mass energy of 3.773 GeV with the BESIII detector operated at the BEPCII collider, we perform an analysis of the semileptonic decays D^{0(+)}→π^{-(0)}μ^{+}ν_{μ}.

[MicroRNA regulates Sertoli cell proliferation and adhesion].

Spermatogenesis requires both germ cells and testicular somatic cells, which are also involved in testicular development and male fertility. Sertoli cells are the only somatic cells in the seminiferous tubules and play very important roles in normal spermatogenesis. Abnormality of Sertoli cells in proliferation and adhesion may induce aberrant spermatogenesis and eventually cause infertility.

Activation of Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway by Nardochinoid C Inhibits Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Macrophages.

The roots and rhizomes of have neuroprotection and cardiovascular protection effects. However, the specific mechanism of is not yet clear. Nardochinoid C (DC) is a new compound with new skeleton isolated from and this study for the first time explored the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effect of DC.

[Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Inflammatory Pain].

Although acupuncture, especially electroacupuncture (EA) is widely used to treat pain, its mechanisms have not been completely understood. In the present paper, we review the development of researches on the underlying mechanisms of EA in relieving inflammatory pain in recent years from a)peripheral inflammation-mediated immune response and neuro-immune interaction of receptors on primary nociceptors, b) crosstalk of neurotransmitters or neuromodulators, cellular signaling pathways, other related bioactive molecules, as well as glial activation in the dorsal horns of spinal cord, and c) supraspinal modulation of both sensory and affective components of pain. Inflammatory pain involves complex neuro-immune networks of neurons and non-neurons, various inflammatory mediators, neurotransmitters, neuromodulators and cellular signaling molecules in the peripheral and central nervous systems.

[Chemical Constitution and Carbon Isotopic Compositions of PM in the Northern Suburb of Nanjing in Spring].

PM is an important atmospheric pollution component and has a complicated composition. The chemical constitution of PM in Nanjing northern region during March 2016 was analyzed using the Dinoex ICS-3000 and ICS-2000 ion chromatograph and DRI Model 2001A thermal/optical carbon analyzer, and the carbon isotopic compositions were analyzed using EA-IRMS from Thermo Scientific in order to explore pollution behaviors and source apportionment of PM. The results showed that the mean concentration of atmospheric PM was (106.

Observation of the Semileptonic Decay D^{0}→a_{0}(980)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} and Evidence for D^{+}→a_{0}(980)^{0}e^{+}ν_{e}.

Using an e^{+}e^{-} collision data sample of 2.93  fb^{-1} collected at a center-of-mass energy of 3.773 GeV by the BESIII detector at BEPCII, we report the observation of D^{0}→a_{0}(980)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} and evidence for D^{+}→a_{0}(980)^{0}e^{+}ν_{e} with significances of 6.

The puzzling optical-absorption and photoelectron spectra of neutral and anionic Ag clusters.

The optical absorption and photoelectron spectra (PES) of neutral and anionic Ag clusters have been studied using the particle-swarm optimization technique and time-dependent density functional theory. The results demonstrate that the enigmatic optical-absorption spectrum of neutral Ag cluster is derived from the ground state structure with T symmetry rather than the almost degenerate isomer with D symmetry. The transitions at 3.

Nardochinoids A-C, Three Dimeric Sesquiterpenoids with Specific Fused-Ring Skeletons from Nardostachys chinensis.

Three unusual sesquiterpenoid dimers, nardochinoids A-C (1-3), were isolated from Nardostachys chinensis Batal. Compound 1 features a rare fused 3,8-dioxatricyclo[7.2.

Measurement of the Absolute Branching Fraction of the Inclusive Decay Λ_{c}^{+}→Λ+X.

Based on an e^{+}e^{-} collision data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 567  pb^{-1} taken at the center-of-mass energy of sqrt[s]=4.6  GeV with the BESIII detector, we measure the absolute branching fraction of the inclusive decay Λ_{c}^{+}→Λ+X to be B(Λ_{c}^{+}→Λ+X)=(38.2_{-2.

Observation of a_{0}^{0}(980)-f_{0}(980) Mixing.

We report the first observation of a_{0}^{0}(980)-f_{0}(980) mixing in the decays of J/ψ→ϕf_{0}(980)→ϕa_{0}^{0}(980)→ϕηπ^{0} and χ_{c1}→a_{0}^{0}(980)π^{0}→f_{0}(980)π^{0}→π^{+}π^{-}π^{0}, using data samples of 1.31×10^{9}  J/ψ events and 4.48×10^{8}  ψ(3686) events accumulated with the BESIII detector.

[Sulfur Sources and Oxidation Pathways in Summer Aerosols from Nanjing Northern Suburbs Using S and O Isotopes].

The sulfur and oxygen isotopic compositions of sulfate in PM were determined by EA-IRMS to study the sulfur sources and oxidation formation pathways of sulfates in PM from Nanjing northern suburbs during July 2014. The results indicated that δ S values of sulfate ranged from 1.7‰ to 4.

Precision Study of η^{'}→γπ^{+}π^{-} Decay Dynamics.

Using a low background data sample of 9.7×10^{5}  J/ψ→γη^{'}, η^{'}→γπ^{+}π^{-} events, which are 2 orders of magnitude larger than those from the previous experiments, recorded with the BESIII detector at BEPCII, the decay dynamics of η^{'}→γπ^{+}π^{-} are studied with both model-dependent and model-independent approaches. The contributions of ω and the ρ(770)-ω interference are observed for the first time in the decays η^{'}→γπ^{+}π^{-} in both approaches.

Stimulated by retinoic acid gene 8 (Stra8) plays important roles in many stages of spermatogenesis.

To clarify the functions and mechanism of stimulated by retinoic acid gene 8 (Stra8) in spermatogenesis, we analyzed the testes from Stra8 knockout and wild-type mice during the first wave of spermatogenesis. Comparisons showed no significant differences in morphology and number of germ cells at 11 days postpartum, while 21 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with spermatogenesis were identified. We speculate that Stra8 performs many functions in different phases of spermatogenesis, such as establishment of spermatogonial stem cells, spermatogonial proliferation and self-renewal, spermatogonial differentiation and meiosis, through direct or indirect regulation of these DEGs.

Correlation of metastasis-associated protein expression with prognosis and chemotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The aim of this study was to elaborate the correlation between metastasis-associated protein (MTA) family and the occurrence, progression, prognosis and chemotherapy efficiency in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).The expression of MTA1, MTA2 and MTA3 protein were detected by immunohistochemistry in a tissue microarray (TMAs) which contains tissue samples of 152 NPC patients embedded by formalin-fixed paraffin. The MTA proteins were mainly expressed in the nuclei of NPC tissues and the correlations between MTAs expression and clinical parameters as well as prognosis of NPC patients showed ethnical differences according to statistically analysis.

Precision Measurement of the e^{+}e^{-}→Λ_{c}^{+}Λ[over ¯]_{c}^{-} Cross Section Near Threshold.

The cross section of the e^{+}e^{-}→Λ_{c}^{+}Λ[over ¯]_{c}^{-} process is measured with unprecedented precision using data collected with the BESIII detector at sqrt[s]=4574.5, 4580.0, 4590.

Longterm Analysis of Biliary Complications After Duct-to-Duct Biliary Reconstruction in Living Donor Liver Transplantations.

Biliary complication (BC) is still regarded as the Achilles' heel of a living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). This study aims to evaluate the longterm outcomes of the duct-to-duct (DD) biliary reconstruction using 7-0 suture and to identify the risk factors of BCs after LDLTs. Data of 140 LDLTs between 2006 and 2015 were analyzed.

DkNAC7, a novel high-CO2/hypoxia-induced NAC transcription factor, regulates persimmon fruit de-astringency.

Artificial high-CO2 atmosphere (AHCA, 95% CO2 and 1% O2) has been widely applied as a postharvest de-astringency treatment for persimmon fruit. AHCA increases expression of transcription factors, including ethylene response factors (DkERF), that target de-astringency genes. Here, the promoter of DkERF9, a previously characterized AHCA-inducible and de-astringency regulator, was utilized to screen a cDNA library by yeast one hybrid assay.

Protective effects of a traditional Chinese herbal formula Jiang-Xian HuGan on Concanavalin A-induced mouse hepatitis via NF-κB and Nrf2 signaling pathways.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Jiang-Xian HuGan (JXHG) formulated by five natural products including Freshwater clam (Corbicula fluminea), Curcuma longa L., Ligustrum lucidum, Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.

Probing the Structural, Electronic, and Magnetic Properties of Ag V (n = 1-12) Clusters.

The structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of Ag V (n = 1-12) clusters have been studied using density functional theory and CALYPSO structure searching method. Geometry optimizations manifest that a vanadium atom in low-energy AgV clusters favors the most highly coordinated location. The substitution of one V atom for an Ag atom in Ag (n ≥ 5) cluster modifies the lowest energy structure of the host cluster.

Quercetin inhibits okadaic acid-induced tau protein hyperphosphorylation through the Ca2+‑calpain‑p25‑CDK5 pathway in HT22 cells.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by aberrant tau protein hyperphosphorylation, which eventually leads to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles. Hyperphosphorylated tau protein is considered as a vital factor in the development of AD and is highly associated with cognitive impairment. Therefore, it is recognized to be a potential therapeutic target.