Comparative study of open elbow arthrolysis with and without hinge external fixation for the treatment of post-traumatic elbow stiffness.

Background: The present study aimed to compare the functional outcomes of hinged external fixators and non-external fixation in open elbow arthrolysis (OEA) for post-traumatic elbow stiffness (PTES) and to evaluate their applicability and limitations in patients with posttraumatic elbow stiffness.

Methods: The clinical data of patients with PTES treated with OEA at our hospital between March 2015 and June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The assessed variables were the operation time, intraoperative blood loss volume, duration of hospitalization, and treatment costs.

Are all cases of floating hip the same? Further understanding of floating hip.

Purpose: Floating hip is a severe high-energy injury. Femoral fracture is an essential component of floating hip. However, few studies have addressed the relationship between the femoral fracture pattern and floating hip injury.

Comparative genomic analysis of pathogenic factors of Listeria spp. using whole-genome sequencing.

Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne pathogen known for causing listeriosis. To gain insights into the pathogenicity, genetic characterization, and evolution of various Listeria species, in vitro cell adhesion and invasion ability assays and whole-genome sequencing were performed using four Listeria strains isolated from livestock and poultry slaughterhouses. The four Listeria strains exhibited adhesion and invasion abilities in Caco-2 and RAW264.

The NAC transcription factor MdNAC4 positively regulates nitrogen deficiency-induced leaf senescence by enhancing ABA biosynthesis in apple.

Although it is well established that nitrogen (N) deficiency induces leaf senescence, the molecular mechanism of N deficiency-induced leaf senescence remains largely unknown. Here, we show that an abscisic acid (ABA)-responsive NAC transcription factor (TF) is involved in N deficiency-induced leaf senescence. The overexpression of MdNAC4 led to increased ABA levels in apple calli by directly activating the transcription of the ABA biosynthesis gene MdNCED2.

Fracture Types Influence the Likelihood of Lower Urinary Tract Injuries in Patients with Pelvic Fractures.

Background: The combination of pelvic fractures with lower urinary tract injuries (LUTIs) is a severe traumatic injury. This study was performed to determine the relationship between LUTIs and pelvic fracture types.

Methods: Patients who sustained pelvic fractures combined with LUTIs between 1 January 2018 and 1 January 2022 in our institution were retrospectively analyzed.

Comparative Study Between the Mini-Open (≤2.5 Cm) Approach and Conventional Open Lateral Approach in the Surgical Treatment of Radial Head Fractures.

Purpose: The conventional lateral approach is widely used to treat radial head fractures with screws. However, the traditional incision may have shortcomings, including excessive exposure and significant scarring. We propose an innovative method - a mini-open lateral approach of less than 2.

Characterization and Preliminary Application of Phage Isolated From .

(LM) is one of the four major foodborne bacteria that cause bacteremia and meningitis. To explore the control of listeriosis with natural phages, we used the double-layer agar plate method to isolate LM from slaughterhouse sewage and designated LP8. The result of electron microscopy indicated that the phage belonged to the family of .

Terpene Synthase Interacts with PpABI5 to Enhance Salt Resistance in Transgenic Tomatoes.

Terpene synthase () is related to the production of aromatic substances, but there are few studies on the impact of abiotic stress on and its molecular mechanism, especially in peaches. This study found that salt resistance and abscisic acid (ABA) sensitivity of transgenic tomatoes were enhanced by overexpression of . Moreover, it was found that interacted with and antagonized the expression of the transcription factor (), which is thought to play an important role in salt suitability.

, a Peach NUDIX Hydrolase, Plays a Negative Regulator in Response to Drought Stress.

Drought stress is a serious abiotic stress source that affects the growth and fruit quality of peach trees. However, the molecular mechanism of the NUDIX hydrolase family in peaches in response to drought stress is still unclear. Here, we isolated and identified the (Prupe.

Overexpression of the Peach Transcription Factor Early Bud-Break 1 Leads to More Branches in Poplar.

Shoot branching is an important adaptive trait that determines plant architecture. In a previous study, the () gene in peach ( var. ) cultivar Zhongyou 4 was transformed into poplar ().

PpEBB1 directly binds to the GCC box-like element of auxin biosynthesis related genes.

EARLY BUD-BREAK 1 (EBB1) can promote bud break, and this function is likely conserved in woody plants. To get a more comprehensive understand of its function, peach (Prunus persica var. nectarina cultivar Zhongyou 4) PpEBB1 was overexpressed in Arabidopsis; the resultant phenotypes, including curved leaves, abnormal development of floral organs and low seed set, were similar to those of DORNRÖSCHEN-LIKE (DRNL) overexpression, indicating that PpEBB1 was a putative ortholog of AtDRNL.

Optical design and fabrication of a smartphone fundus camera.

Fundus examination plays an important part in a medical setting. The fundus camera is one of the detection instruments used in obtaining fundus images, which can reflect information about disease and other conditions. However, traditional fundus cameras have many disadvantages in regard to data sharing, image recognition, and processing, as well as doctor-patient communication.

EARLY BUD BREAK 1 triggers bud break in peach trees by regulating hormone metabolism, the cell cycle, and cell wall modifications.

In a previous study we identified EARLY BUD BREAK 1 (EBB1), an ERF transcription factor, in peach (Prunus persica var. nectarina cultivar Zhongyou 4); however, little is known of how PpEBB1 may regulate bud break. To verify the function of PpEBB1 in bud break, PpEBB1 was transiently transformed into peach buds, resulting in early bud break.

A Novel LncRNA, AC091729.7 Promotes Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinomas Proliferation and Invasion Through Binding SRSF2.

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in various biological progresses of carcinogenesis. However, the function of lncRNAs in human sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) remains greatly unclear. In the current study, lncRNA AC091729.

Transcription factor TCP20 regulates peach bud endodormancy by inhibiting DAM5/DAM6 and interacting with ABF2.

The dormancy-associated MADS-box (DAM) genes PpDAM5 and PpDAM6 have been shown to play important roles in bud endodormancy; however, their molecular regulatory mechanism in peach is unclear. In this study, by use of yeast one-hybrid screening, we isolated a TEOSINTE BRANCHED1/CYCLOIDEA/PROLIFERATING CELL FACTOR transcription factor, PpTCP20, in the peach cultivar 'Zhongyou 4' (Prunus persica var. nectarina).

Long Noncoding RNA VIM Antisense RNA 1 (VIM-AS1) Plays an Important Role in Development of Preeclampsia by Regulation of Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition.

BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNAs play important roles in the development of various diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the effects and mechanism of VIM antisense RNA 1 (VIM-AS1) in the development of preeclampsia. MATERIAL AND METHODS HTR-8/SVneo cells were divided into normal control (NC), Model, Blank, and VIM-AS1 groups.

[Value of ventricular tachycardia score in diagnosing pre-excited tachycardia].

To investigate the value of ventricular tachycardia (VT) score in diagnosing pre-excited tachycardia.
 Methods: Twelve-lead electrocardiograph results were obtained from 30 patients at pre-excited tachycardia attacking stage who were diagnosed by electrophysiology. We scored pre-excitation tachycardia based on the VT score.

Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases by traditional Chinese medicine: a commentary.

The present review aimed to summarize the effectiveness and features of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of infectious diseases and to discuss the limitation of the development of TCM. The personalized medicine with TCM exerts a curative effect on viral and bacterial infectious diseases with unique advantages on the improvement of clinical manifestation, pathogen inhibition, and organ recovery during severe and drug-resistant infection. The deficiency of personalized medicine with TCM lies in that the current research design of TCM primarily focuses on the study of the effective components and material basis of Chinese herbs at the cellular, molecular, and genetic level, while ignoring the guidance of the TCM syndrome differentiation theory, which is the core concept of individualized treatment.

Increased expression of lung TRPV1/TRPA1 in a cough model of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in Guinea pigs.

Background: Chronic cough is a difficult-to-treat comorbidity of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and significantly impacts on the quality of life of patients with IPF. Transient receptor potential (TRP) channel proteins may play an important role in chronic cough. However, expression of these proteins in lung of IPF is largely unknown.

Manufacturing a durable superhydrophobic polypropylene coating on aluminum alloy substrate by adding nano-titania nanoparticles.

A superhydrophobic polypropylene (PP) coating on the surface of aluminum alloy coupons is unstable because of the existence of metastable state in curing process. Nano-titania particles were added into PP solution to form hierarchical micro- and nano-structures of PP coatings on the surface of aluminum alloy coupons. The morphology of the coatings was observed with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and the corresponding structure and components were investigated with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD), respectively.

Optical transmission through compound gold surface relief slit arrays.

The optical transmissions through compound gold surface relief slit arrays were investigated theoretically by using the finite difference time domain method. The differences of transmission, reflection, and absorption spectra of the bare slit and the surface relief grating are discussed. The transmission spectra influenced by different dielectric constants of medium in the two slits and different slits widths.

Noninvasive photoacoustic detecting intraocular foreign bodies with an annular transducer array.

We present a fast photoacoustic imaging system based on an annular transducer array for detection of intraocular foreign bodies. An eight-channel data acquisition system is applied to capture the photoacoustic signals using multiplexing and the total time of data acquisition and transferring is within 3 s. A limited-view filtered back projection algorithm is used to reconstruct the photoacoustic images.