Research on the Cell Wall Breaking and Subcritical Extraction of Astaxanthin from .

This study focused on developing an effective cell wall-breaking method for , followed by utilizing subcritical fluid extraction to isolate, extract, and concentrate astaxanthin from the complex fermentation products of . A comprehensive comparison of seven distinct methods for disrupting cell walls, including dimethyl sulfoxide treatment, lactic acid treatment, sodium hydroxide treatment, -glucanase enzymatic digestion, -mannanase enzymatic digestion, and a combined enzymatic treatment involving both -mannanase and -glucanase was conducted. The results identified the lactic acid method as the most effective in disrupting the cell walls of .

Efficient conversion of distillers grains as feed ingredient by synergy of probiotics and enzymes.

The direct feeding value of distillers grains is low due to the presence of higher cellulose, lignin and anti-nutritional factors such as mannan and xylan. In this study, complex enzymes and probiotic flora based on "probiotic enzyme synergy" technology were used to produce fermented distillers grains. The optimal substrate ratio, moisture content, fermentation time and temperature were determined.

Plasma proteasomal chymotrypsin-like activity correlates with prostate cancer progression.

Previously, we demonstrated that inhibition of proteasomal chymotrypsin-like (CT-like) activity in human prostate cancer (PCa) PC-3 cultures and PC-3 xenografts results in accumulation of ubiquitinated proteins, followed by induction of cell death. Studies have shown that plasma CT-like proteasomal activity may be a powerful biomarker for risk stratification in hematologic malignancies. We hypothesized that circulating proteasomes could also be used to stratify risk for patients with PCa.

Percent free prostate-specific antigen does not improve the effectiveness of prostate cancer detection in Chinese men with a prostate-specific antigen of 2.5-20.0 ng/ml: a multicenter study.

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) "gray zone" in Chinese men is likely higher than the traditional value (2.5-10.0 ng/ml) since the incidence of prostate cancer in Chinese men is relative low.

Safety of the "drain and retain" option for defunctionalized urologic prosthetic balloons and reservoirs during artificial urinary sphincter and inflatable penile prosthesis revision surgery: 5-year experience.

Objective: To present our 5-year experience using a "drain and retain" option, in which existing urologic prosthetic balloons and reservoirs (UPBR) were emptied but not removed during routine artificial urinary sphincter (AUS)/inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) reoperation.

Methods: All genitourinary prosthetic surgeries by a single surgeon from July 2007 to September 2012 were reviewed. Patients were included in the study group if they underwent prosthetic replacement (with contralateral new UPBR placement) or subtotal device removal, although having their original UPBR drained and retained.

Transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate vs transvesical prostatectomy for prostate volumes >80 mL: a prospective randomized study.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate (TUERP) and transvesical prostatectomy (TVP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate volumes >80 mL.

Patients And Methods: A total of 100 patients with urodynamic obstruction and prostate volume >80 mL were prospectively randomized and enrolled in the study at a tertiary hospital. Patients underwent TVP or TUERP performed by one of two surgeons with experience of a large number of cases.

Prostate volume as an independent predictor of prostate cancer in men with PSA of 10-50 ng ml(-1).

Prostate volume (PV) has been shown to be associated with prostate cancer (PCa) detection rates in men with a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the 'grey zone' (2.0-10.0 ng ml(-1)).

A nomogram based on age, prostate-specific antigen level, prostate volume and digital rectal examination for predicting risk of prostate cancer.

Nomograms for predicting the risk of prostate cancer developed using other populations may introduce sizable bias when applied to a Chinese cohort. In the present study, we sought to develop a nomogram for predicting the probability of a positive initial prostate biopsy in a Chinese population. A total of 535 Chinese men who underwent a prostatic biopsy for the detection of prostate cancer in the past decade with complete biopsy data were included.

[Holmium laser enucleation versus open prostatectomy for large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia: a meta-analysis of the therapeutic effect and safety].

Objective: To compare holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) versus open prostatectomy (OP) for large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Methods: The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) pertaining to HoLEP and OP for management of large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia were retrieved from Medline and Embase. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.

Transition zone PSA density improves the prostate cancer detection rate both in PSA 4.0-10.0 and 10.1-20.0 ng/ml in Chinese men.

Objectives: We hypothesized the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) "grey zone" in Chinese men was higher than the traditional value (4.0-10.0 ng/ml) since incidence of prostate cancer (CaP) in Chinese men was relative low.

Urodynamically diagnosed detrusor hypocontractility: should transurethral resection of the prostate be contraindicated?

Background: Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) suffering from hypocontractile detrusor were generally regarded unsuitable for surgery. This prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) on BPH patients diagnosed detrusor hypocontractility on urodynamic study (UDs).

Methods: Twenty patients were included in the study with mean age of 74.

[The effect of prostatectomy on nocturia in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia].

Objective: To explore the effect of prostatectomy on nocturia in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: The data of patients who had received prostatectomy for BPH between June 2006 and December 2007 were collected. Nocturia severity was assessed preoperatively and 3 to 6 months after prostatectomy by the number of nocturia events, the time from falling sleep to the first awakening to void (hours of undisturbed sleep, HUS), the score of the nocturia quality of life (N-QOL) questionnaire, the International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS) and the quality of life (QOL) score.

A randomized trial of transvesical prostatectomy versus transurethral resection of the prostate for prostate greater than 80 mL.

Objectives: We compared the safety and efficacy of transvesical prostatectomy (TVP) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for prostate greater than 80 mL in a prospective randomized trial.

Methods: Eighty patients with urodynamic obstruction and prostate volume >80 mL were prospectively randomized and assigned to TVP or TURP. Patients were assessed preoperatively and followed up at 3 and 12 months postoperatively.

Antibacterial therapy improves the effectiveness of prostate cancer detection using prostate-specific antigen in patients with asymptomatic prostatitis.

Objectives: To improve prostate cancer (PC) detection accuracy among patients with a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) above 4.0 ng/ml and asymptomatic prostate inflammation.

Materials And Methods: A total of 136 patients with PSA ranging from 4.