Super-thin anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of the medial plantar artery perforator flap donor site.

Background: The medial plantar artery perforator (MPAP) flap is widely used to reconstruct the weight-bearing area of the foot. Traditionally, its donor site is closed using a skin graft, which is associated with several complications, including walking disability. This study aimed to examine our experience with using a super-thin anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap to reconstruct the MPAP flap donor site.

Propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia decreases the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting without affecting flap survival in free flap breast reconstruction.

Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) may cause undesirable effects after microsurgical breast reconstruction. Although total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol has been demonstrated to be effective in reducing PONV, it has not been assessed in autologous free flap breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antiemetic prophylaxis effect and safety of TIVA in microvascular breast reconstruction.

Fasting inhibits aerobic glycolysis and proliferation in colorectal cancer via the Fdft1-mediated AKT/mTOR/HIF1α pathway suppression.

Evidence suggests that fasting exerts extensive antitumor effects in various cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the mechanism behind this response is unclear. We investigate the effect of fasting on glucose metabolism and malignancy in CRC.

Synthesis of carbon-14 labeled ZJ0712, a novel strobilurin fungicide.

ZJ0712, a broad-spectrum fungicidal ingredient of strobilurin, exhibits a high protective and curative activity against plant pathogenic fungi. To support the study on its metabolism, residue, environmental behavior, and fate for safety evaluation, two versions of carbon-14 labeled ZJ0712, methyl (E)-2-(2-((2,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl)phenyl)-3-methoxy[2- C]acrylate (2) and methyl (E)-2-(2-((2,5-dimethyl[phenyl-U- C ]phenoxy)methyl)phenyl)-3-methoxyacrylate (3), were synthesized from barium [ C]carbonate in 6-step yield of 47% and from 2,5-dimethyl[phenyl-U- C ]phenol in the yield of 91%, respectively.

Antagonistic endophytic bacteria associated with nodules of soybean (Glycine max L.) and plant growth-promoting properties.

A total of 276 endophytic bacteria were isolated from the root nodules of soybean (Glycine max L.) grown in 14 sites in Henan Province, China. The inhibitory activity of these bacteria against pathogenic fungus Phytophthora sojae 01 was screened in vitro.

[Screening and inhibition of antagonistic endophytic bacteria isolated from soybean (Glycine max)nodules against Alternaria longipes.].

Using Alternaria longipes as tested phytopathogen, endophytic bacteria isolated from soybean nodules were selected to study antagonistic effects by confrontation and metabolic liquid culture methods. The inhibited hyphae were determined by microscopic observation, and the screened strains were characterized by cell culture, physiological and biochemical tests, 16S rDNA sequencing, phylogenetic analysis and inoculation trials in greenhouse. The results indicated that the seven of the endophytes exerted more than 42% inhibitory effects after the first and the second screening.

[Screening probiotic endophytic bacteria from medicinal plant flex cornuta and the phytopathogen-inhibiting effect].

Culturable endophytic bacteria were isolated from medicinal plant Ilex cornuta by plate-spreading method, strains with strong inhibitory effect on phytopathogen were screened by confrontation culture and fermentation filtrate culture methods, and the morphological changes of phytopathogen hyphae treated with endophytic bacteria were examined by microscopy and micrograph. Their phylogenetic relationships were determined by homology analysis of the 16S rDNA sequences of PCR products and the taxonomic status of the selected strains was determined based on their morphology, physiology, biochemical test results and 16S rDNA sequence analysis. A total of 85 endophytic bacteria were isolated from the healthy roots, stems, leaves and fruits of I.

[Risk factors of the failure in digit replantation].

Objective: To explore the relative factors on the failure in digit replantation in order to take preventions to control the risk factors.

Methods: From January 2013 to December 2013, 236 consecutive patients (311 fingers) underwent digit replantation were collected to analyze retrospectively, involving 183 males and 53 females with an average age of 34.5 years old ranging from 2 to 62 years old (6 cases under 6 years old and 230 cases elder than 6 years old).

[Volume fraction of gas vesicle and floating characteristics of cyanobacteria in Taihu Lake under different pressures].

In order to ascertain the volumetric change of gas vesicles in cyanobacteria and the floating characteristics, capillary pressure method and image analysis method were used to study burst situation and remanent volume fraction of gas vesicles in cyanobacteria under different pressures. The reform situation after pressuring was also analyzed in this research. The results showed that the volume fraction of gas vesicles in Taihu Lake were 29.

[Variation of water DOC during the process of pre-pressure and coagulation sedimentation treatment].

The aim of the study was to explore whether the pre-pressure and coagulation sedimentation process would result in algal cell disruption, leading to increased dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in water, based on which, the pressure application mode would be optimized and safe and efficient pre-pressure algae removal process would be obtained. The changes in DOC during the process of pre-pressure and preoxidation treatment, the distribution of molecular weight in water as well as the removal efficiency of algae, turbidity and DOC after coagulation and sedimentation were investigated. The results showed that the DOC in water did not increase but decreased, and the molecular weight decreased after treated with 0.

[Effects of quercetin in pregnant and lactation period on weight and expression of insulin-like growth factors-1 mRNA of obese female rats offspring].

Objective: To study the effect of quercetin given during pregnancy and lactation period of obese rats on weight and expression of insulin-like growth factors-1 (IGF-1) mRNA of the offspring.

Methods: In the study, 8 healthy weaning female SD rats were randomly selected to feed the basal diet and as blank control group, and the others were fed with high-fat diet. When the average weight of the high-fat diet rats was 20% as many as the average weight of the control group, we believed the model succeeded.

Correlative factors for organic psychotic symptoms in patients following traumatic brain injury.

Objective: To investigate the correlative factors for organic psychotic symptoms following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: In the current study, 391 subjects who had undergone forensic identification of the organic mental disorders due to TBI were included, both the demographic and post-traumatic information collected. The relevant data were statistically analyzed in those confirmed as organic psychotic syndrome according to Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders 3rd version (CCMD-3).

[Efficacy of iron saturated recombinant human lactoferrin on alleviating iron deficiency anemia in rats].

Objective: To investigate the effect of iron saturated recombinant human lactoferrin (Fe-rhLf) on treating iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

Methods: SD rats received iron deficient diet and deionized water during the whole experiment. After 4 weeks, the rats with hemoglobin less than 100 g/L were selected and divided into 5 groups randomly.

[Application of thenar perforator flaps for the narrow cicatricial contracture at thumb and the first web].

Objective: To discuss the therapeutic effect of thenar perforator flaps for the narrow cicatricial contracture at thumb and the first web.

Methods: From Aug. 2010 to Jan.

[Protective effect of exogenous nucleotides on the developmental toxicity of alcohol].

Objective: To investigate the preventive effect of exogenous nucleotide (EN) on the developmental toxicity of alcohol.

Methods: C57BL/6J pregnant mice were divided into 6 groups randomly: the control group, the alcohol group, the low (0.01%EN), middle (0.

[Evaluating on recognition impairment after traumatic brain injury with WCST].

Objective: To explore the value of Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) in evaluating the recognition impairment after traumatic brain injury (TB1).

Methods: WCST and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Revised in China (WAIS-RC) were adopted to assess the cognitive function in 186 patients with brain injury (experimental group) and 180 healthy volunteers (control group), respectively. The cognition between the experimental group and the control group was compared.

[Application of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot].

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.

Methods: From Aug. 2008 to Aug.

[Repair of soft tissue defect at finger tip with square island flap pedicled with skin perforator of digital artery on the distal interphalangeal joint].

Objective: To investigate the repair of soft tissue defect at finger tip with square island flap pedicled with skin perforator of digital artery on the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP).

Methods: From Jun. 2009 to Mar.

Possible involvement of the endocannabinoid system in memory modulation effect of general anesthetics.

Amnesia is a fundamental component of a proper general anesthetic. The mechanism of anesthetic-induced amnesia remains poorly understood. Nowadays, intraoperative awareness and postoperative cognitive dysfunction are two distressing problems receiving increased attention by clinicians, patients and the general public.

[Repair of thumb tip defect with thumb island flaps at ulnar side by V-Y advancement].

Objective: To investigate the method for treatment of thumb tip defect.

Methods: The thumb tip defect was treated with thumb island flaps at ulnar side by V-Y advancement. The flap size ranged from 1.

Effect of marine collagen peptides on long bone development in growing rats.

Background: Nutritional factors play an important role in skeletal development during growth. However, the absorption rates of many bone-related minerals are relatively low from traditional diets, especially for people in Asia and Africa. In the present study, the effect of marine collagen peptides (MCP) derived from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) skin on the development of femurs in growing rats of both sexes was investigated.

Effects of cod bone gelatin on bone metabolism and bone microarchitecture in ovariectomized rats.

Several animal studies have showed that gelatin may be effective for minimizing bone loss in OVX rats with established osteopenia. To gain insight into how cod bone gelatin administration affects bone loss after ovariectomy, studies were carried out focusing on bone quality and the molecular mechanisms. Eighty-four female rats were ovariectomized, 12 sham-operated, divided into six groups of 12 each and treated one week after ovariectomy either with vehicle or cod bone gelatin (0.