Progresses and Prospects on Glucosinolate Detection in Cruciferous Plants.

This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest international research on detection methods for glucosinolates in cruciferous plants. This article examines various analytical techniques, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and capillary electrophoresis (CE), while highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. Additionally, this review delves into recent advancements in sample preparation, extraction, and quantification methods, offering valuable insights into the accurate and efficient determination of glucosinolate content across diverse plant materials.

Experimental investigation of the influence of mine water on mechanical properties of resin grout.

Resin grout is widely used in geotechnical and underground engineering, and is often affected by different mine water solutions. This study considered the effects of different mine water solutions and soaking times on resin grout. Soaking tests and uniaxial compression tests were conducted to investigate the changes in the solution pH, relative specimen mass, and uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), and the deterioration of the resin grout's mechanical properties caused by the mine water solution was analyzed.

Research progress on the content and distribution of rare earth elements in rivers and lakes in China.

This study reviewed the content and distribution of rare earth elements (REE) in rivers and lakes in China based on the online literature. The sequence distribution of REE presented the decreasing trends in the order: of Ce > La > Nd > Pr > Sm > Gb > Dy>Er > Yb > Eu > Lu > Ho > Tb > Tm in rivers water. Pearl River and the Jiulong River constitute a significant sediments REE reservoir with an average value mean of 229.

Whole Transcriptome Sequencing of Peripheral Blood Shows That Immunity/GnRH/PI3K-Akt Pathways Are Associated With Opioid Use Disorder.

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD), which is most commonly exhibited as addiction, is a persistent chronic disease that places a burden on families and society. Various peripheral traits have been linked to OUD in the past, but research on this topic is insufficient.

Methods: Seven male patients with OUD and 7 male healthy controls with matched demographic and clinical data were enrolled in this study.

Impact of living donor liver with steatosis and idiopathic portal inflammation on clinical outcomes in pediatric liver transplantation: Beijing experience.

Background: To evaluate the impact of steatosis and/or idiopathic portal inflammation (IPI) in living donor livers on recipients' clinical outcomes.

Methods: We assessed 305 qualified donor liver samples from June 2013 to December 2018. Donors and recipients' clinical characteristics, including follow-up data were retrieved.

Impact of the Kasai Procedure and the Length of Native Liver Survival Time on Outcomes of Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia.

The aim is to explore the impact of the Kasai procedure (KP) and the length of native liver survival time (NLST) on outcomes of liver transplantation (LT). Patients with biliary atresia (BA), who underwent LT in Beijing Friendship Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019, were enrolled and divided into non-KP (N-KP) and post-KP (P-KP) groups. The patients in the P-KP group were further divided into early failure (KP-EF) defined by NLST <1 year, medium failure (KP-MF, NLST 1-5 years), and late failure (KP-LF, NLST >5 years) subgroups.

IL-9 contributes to the host immune response against Helicobacter pylori and helps limit infection in a Mouse Model.

Background: As an important mediator in lots of diseases, interleukin-9 (IL-9) can be a protector or pro-inflammatory cytokine depending on the complicated inflammatory milieu. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) induced a series of immunology cells and cytokines change, and however, the role of IL-9 in H.

A regenerable ion-imprinted magnetic biocomposite for selective adsorption and detection of Pb in aqueous solution.

A regenerable ion-imprinted magnetic biocomposite (IIMB) was successfully synthesized for simultaneous removal of Pb using Serratia marcescens and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) as functional carriers, Pb was utilized as the imprinted ion, while FeO served as the magnetic component. The structure and properties of IIMB were characterized by various techniques. The adsorption kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics were applied to interpret the Pb adsorption process on IIMB.

The research of aptamer biosensor technologies for detection of microorganism.

The activities and transmissions of microorganisms are closely related to human, and all kinds of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms have attracted attention in the world and brought many challenges to human health and public health. The traditional microbial detection technologies have characteristics of longer detection cycle and complicated processes, therefore, which can no longer meet the detection requirements in the field of public health. At present, it is the focus to develop and design a novel, rapid, and simple microbial detection method in the field of public health.

Vinylene-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) with Symmetry-Tuned Polarity and Photocatalytic Activity.

The polarity of a semiconducting molecule affects its intrinsic photophysical properties, which can be tuned by varying the molecular geometry. Herein, we developed a D -symmetric tricyanomesitylene as a new monomer which could be reticulated into a vinylene-linked covalent organic framework (g-C N -COF) via Knoevenagel condensation with another D -symmetric monomer 2,4,6-tris(4'-formyl-biphenyl-4-yl)-1,3,5-triazine. Replacing tricyanomesitylene with a C -symmetric 3,5-dicyano-2,4,6-trimethylpyridine gave a less-symmetric vinylene-linked COF (g-C N -COF).

Positive Urine Morphine Test in a Chinese Patient Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment After Eating Hot Pot: A Case Report.

Poppy shells contain opioids. It is a popular, but illegal spice in China. If these shells are added to food, urine morphine test of the patients involved in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) can turn out positive.

Biodegradation of microcystin-RR and nutrient pollutants using Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 immobilized activated carbon fibers-sodium alginate.

A novel biological material named activated carbon fibers-sodium alginate@Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 (ACF-SA@YF1) was synthesized for microcystin-RR (MC-RR) and nutrient pollutant degradation in eutrophic water. The synthesized biomaterial was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Optimization on preparation of FeO/chitosan as potential matrix material for the removal of microcystin-LR and its evaluation of adsorption properties.

Adsorbent FeO/chitosan was successfully synthesized for the removal of microcystin-LR and characterized by Scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infra-red, thermogravimetric analysis and vibrating sample magnetometer. The effects of reaction conditions, including pH, temperature and ratio of FeO to chitosan on microcystin-LR adsorption capacity were investigated by the Box-Behnken response surface methodology design, and the optimal adsorption conditions were determined. The adsorption properties of microcystin-LR were examined by adsorption kinetics, isothermal and thermodynamics experiments.

High-efficient and sustainable biodegradation of microcystin-LR using Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 immobilized FeO@chitosan.

The microcystin-LR (MC-LR) produced due to harmful cyanobacterial blooms have brought great harm to human and aquatic organisms, attracting a wide public health attention. To deal with MC-LR contamination, we synthesized a novel bio-functionalized composite for the high-efficient and sustainable biodegradation of microcystin-LR by covalent immobilizing Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 onto chitosan-grafted FeO magnetic particles (FeO@CTS).

A composite prepared from carboxymethyl chitosan and aptamer-modified gold nanoparticles for the colorimetric determination of Salmonella typhimurium.

An aptamer-based assay is described for the determination of Salmonella typhimurium (S. typh). Carboxymethyl chitosan was loaded with amino-modified aptamer against S.

An Olefin-Linked Covalent Organic Framework as a Flexible Thin-Film Electrode for a High-Performance Micro-Supercapacitor.

Developing effective synthetic strategies as well as enriching functionalities for sp -carbon-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) still remains a challenge. Now, taking advantage of a variant of Knoevenagel condensation, a new fully conjugated COF (g-C N -COF) linked by unsubstituted C=C bonds was synthesized. Integrating 3,5-dicyano-2,4,6-trimethylpyridine and 1,3,5-triazine units into the molecular framework leads to the enhanced π-electron communication and electrochemical activity.

Efficient removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by a novel ion imprinted magnetic biosorbent: Adsorption kinetics and mechanisms.

It is vital to understand the adsorption mechanisms and identify the adsorption kinetics when applying an adsorbent to remove heavy metals from aqueous solution. A Pb(II) imprinted magnetic biosorbent (Pb(II)-IMB) was developed for the removal of Pb2+ via lead ion imprinting technology and crosslinking reactions among chitosan (CTS), Serratia marcescens and Fe3O4. The effect of different parameters such as solution pH, adsorbent dosage, selectivity sorption and desorption were investigated on the absorption of lead ion by Pb(II)-IMB.

Development of a New Molecular Marker for the Resistance to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus.

(TYLCV) responsible for tomato yellow leaf curl disease (TYLCD) causes a substantial decrease in tomato ( L.) yield worldwide. The use of resistant variety as a sustainable management strategy has been advocated.

[Optimization of Promoter and Support for Co-based/zeolites Catalysts in Catalytic Reduction of NO by CH].

Catalytic behavior of Co-based/zeolites catalysts was investigated in NO reduction by CH. Optimization of promoter and support was investigated by catalytic tests, and the relationship between catalytic activity and catalyst structure was illustrated by catalyst characterization. Co-Fe/SAPO-34 exhibited the highest activity among various Co-base/zeolites catalysts.

Polymer nanosheets derived porous carbon nanosheets as high efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction.

Porous carbon nanosheets and corresponding heteroatom doped porous carbon nanosheets have shown great potential as active materials for energy conversion and storage in recent years. However, it remains great challenge to prepare such kind of new two-dimensional (2D) polymer nanosheets without using any templates. In this work, thiadiazole-containing expanded heteroazaporphyrinoid was designed as the building blocks for preparation of free-standing N/S-containing polymer nanosheets (PN) without using any templates.

The role of miRNA and lncRNA in gastric cancer.

Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers and has the highest mortality rate worldwide. It is worthwhile to explore the mechanism of gastric cancer progression. An increasing number of studies have found that non-coding RNAs including miRNA and lncRNA play important roles in gastric cancer progression.

Physiological investigation of C-phosphoenolpyruvate-carboxylase-introduced rice line shows that sucrose metabolism is involved in the improved drought tolerance.

We compared the drought tolerance of wild-type (WT) and transgenic rice plants (PC) over-expressing the maize CPEPC gene, which encodes phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC, EC 4.1.1.

Systematic identification of immunodominant CD4+ T cell responses to HpaA in Helicobacter pylori infected individuals.

In mice, antigen-specific CD4+ T cell response is indispensible for the protective immunity against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). It has been demonstrated that neuraminyllactose-binding hemagglutinin (HpaA) immunization protected mice from H.

[Clinical analysis and autoimmune regulator gene mutation of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome type I in a family: a report of one case].

The clinical data of one patient with autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome type I were collected. PCR-DNA direct bidirectional sequencing was applied for mutation screening of 14 exons in autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene in the patient and her parents. A total of 50 unrelated healthy controls were selected and tested.