Starch-based reversible adhesive: Effect of off-stoichiometric ratios on transesterification vitrimer properties.

Bio-based epoxy vitrimers are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional epoxies due to renewable starting materials and recyclability, enabling material circularity. Transesterification, a dynamic bond reaction mechanism in vitrimers, relies on ample hydroxy and esters groups in the polymer network to rearrange under moderate conditions. To reduce reliance on petroleum we investigated starch, a natural feedstock rich in hydroxy groups.

Clinical characteristics of acquired anti-IFN-γ autoantibodies in patients infected with non-tuberculous mycobacteria: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Patients with positive anti-IFN-γ autoantibodies (AIGAs) are characterized by susceptibility to disseminated infection by multiple pathogens. The clinical characteristics of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection with AIGAs positivity remain unclear.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from January 2021 to January 2024.

Clinical manifestations in patients with anti-IFN-γ autoantibodies syndrome and Talaromyces marneffei infection: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies syndrome (AIGAs syndrome) is characterized by disseminated infections involving various pathogens. The clinical manifestations of AIGAs syndrome with Talaromyces marneffei (TM) infection are not yet completely understood.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from January 2021 to February 2024.

Dose-response Relationship between Leisure-time Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Short Sleep US Adults: Evidence from a Nationwide Investigation.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and short sleep are prevalent health concerns in the United States, yet the relationship between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and MetS among individuals with short sleep duration remains unclear. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 8999 US adults aged 20 years and older in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Short sleep duration was defined as less than 7 hours per night, and MetS was diagnosed based on criteria from the American Endocrine Society and the American Society of Clinical Endocrinology.

PVA Composite Hydrogel Film for Rust Removal of an Ancient Chinese Fragile Bronze Artifact.

In heritage conservation, bronze artifacts are highly valued for their unique historical and cultural significance. However, due to the complex environmental factors and the long erosion of time, many bronze artifacts commonly face more severe rust issues, directly leading to fragility and even damage. Traditional rust removal methods often failed to effectively eliminate corrosion of fragile bronze artifacts and may cause irreversible damage, particularly for the delicate bronze artifacts with complicated surfaces.

Non-pharmacological interventions of traditional Chinese medicine in treating polycystic ovary syndrome: a group consensus.

Background: To make a group consensus about non-pharmacological interventions of traditional Chinese medicine in treating polycystic ovary syndrome based on the previous guidelines, literature, and expert viewpoints.

Methods: Organized by Chinese Integrative Medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine Academy, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association, China, 29 experts from 18 Chinese provinces and 2 international experts, who specialize in gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, endocrinology, cardiovascular, psychology, reproductive genetics, nursing, acupuncture and tuina, traditional Chinese medicine, integrative medicine, and other disciplines, discussed and revised the recommendations one by one through in-person or online communication. Each recommendation was approved by ≥90% of the experts before it could be established.

Uterine Spindle Cell Smooth Muscle Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential With Mitotic Figures Greater Than or Equal to 15/10 High-Power Fields: A Clinicopathologic Study of 20 Patients With a Rare Tumor.

This study aimed to investigate the prognostic factors associated with uterine spindle cell smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMPs) with mitotic figures ≥15/10 high-power fields (HPFs). A total of 20 patients between January of 2009 and December of 2020 at the Department of Pathology of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University were enrolled. Pathological features and immunohistochemical staining (including estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), Ki67, p53, and phosphorylated histone H3 (PHH3)) were assessed, and clinical follow-up data were collected.

The Association Between Mitral Regurgitation and Long-Term Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Retrospective Large Sample Cohort Study.

Background: The relationship between mitral regurgitation (MR) and long-term outcomes in Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains scarce. This study aimed to elucidate the connection between MR and long-term clinical outcomes following AMI treated with PCI.

Methods: In this retrospective study 6940 patients who were diagnosed with AMI were consecutively enrolled from General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (2014-2019).

Difference of the gut microbiota of premature ovarian insufficiency in two traditional Chinese syndromes.

Purpose: To investigate the differences in gut microbial characteristics between two traditional Chinese syndromes of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

Methods: Forty women with POI were recruited from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital between June and December 2020. Women with POI were divided into the kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome (SDBS) and and blood deficiency syndrome (QBDS) groups.

Electroacupuncture enhances the mitophagy of granulosa cells in premature ovarian insufficiency model mice by inactivating the hippo-yes-associated protein/transcriptional co-activator with postsynaptic density protein, drosophila disc large tumor suppressor, and zonula occludens-1 protein binding motif pathway.

Objective: To investigate the potential mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) in alleviating premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and to provide a theoretical basis for EA treatment of POI.

Methods: For this purpose, a POI mice model was developed by injecting 12 mg/kg busulfan and 120 mg/kg cyclophosphamide intraperitoneally to induce POI. It was then proceeded by EA intervention at Guanyuan (CV4) acupoint on the second day following modeling.

The Inversion of SPAD Value in Pear Tree Leaves by Integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Spectral Information and Textural Features.

Chlorophyll is crucial for pear tree growth and fruit quality. In order to integrate the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral vegetation indices and textural features to realize the estimation of the SPAD value of pear leaves, this study used the UAV multispectral remote sensing images and ground measurements to extract the vegetation indices and textural features, and analyze their correlation with the SPAD value of leaves during the fruit expansion period of the pear tree. Finally, four machine learning methods, namely XGBoost, random forest (RF), back-propagation neural network (BPNN), and optimized integration algorithm (OIA), were used to construct inversion models of the SPAD value of pear trees, with different feature inputs based on vegetation indices, textural features, and their combinations, respectively.

Novel Cellulosic Fiber Composites with Integrated Multi-Band Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Energy Storage Functionalities.

In an era where technological advancement and sustainability converge, developing renewable materials with multifunctional integration is increasingly in demand. This study filled a crucial gap by integrating energy storage, multi-band electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and structural design into bio-based materials. Specifically, conductive polymer layers were formed within the 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxide (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose fiber skeleton, where a mild TEMPO-mediated oxidation system was applied to endow it with abundant macropores that could be utilized as active sites (specific surface area of 105.

Identification of quality markers and mechanisms of Anzi Tiaochong Fang in the treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome-related recurrent pregnancy loss: chemical analysis, network pharmacology, and in vitro approaches.

Introduction: Anzi Tiaochong Fang (ATF) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Fangji widely used to treat antiphospholipid syndrome-related recurrent pregnancy loss (APS-RPL). This study aimed to identify the quality markers and elucidate the mechanisms of ATF in treating APS-RPL.

Methods: Chemical, network pharmacology, and in vitro verification were employed to identify quality markers and mechanisms of ATF.

Photocatalytic upcycling of polylactic acid to alanine by sulfur vacancy-rich cadmium sulfide.

Photocatalytic conversion has emerged as a promising strategy for harnessing renewable solar energy in the valorization of plastic waste. However, research on the photocatalytic transformation of plastics into valuable nitrogen-containing chemicals remains limited. In this study, we present a visible-light-driven pathway for the conversion of polylactic acid (PLA) into alanine under mild conditions.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from lignin: Pathways, catalysts, and challenges.

The aviation industry plays a crucial role in global trade and cultural exchange, but it faces significant challenges due to high production cost and environmental impacts. To achieve carbon neutrality, promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is essential, with projections indicating that 65% of emissions reductions in the aviation industry by 2050 will come from the use of SAF. Lignin, as an abundant renewable resource, has great potential for conversion into aviation fuel components.

Chemical looping synthesis of amines from N via iron nitride as a mediator.

Amines are commonly synthesized through the amination of organooxygenates using ammonia, frequently involving the use of noble metal catalysts. In this study, we present an alternative route to make amines using iron nitride (FeN) as the nitrogen source. Without any additional catalyst, FeN reacts with a range of alcohols at 250 °C under 1 or 10 bar H to produce amines as major products.

De novo assembly of a near-complete genome of aquatic vegetable Zizania latifolia in the Yangtze River Basin.

The cultivated Zizania latifolia, an aquatic vegetable prevalent in the Yangtze River Basin, represents a unique plant-fungus complex whose domestication is associated with host-parasite co-evolution. In this study, we present a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome assembly of cultivated Z. latifolia.

Quantitative Unraveling of Exsolved Heteroboundaries for High-Temperature Electrocatalysis.

The application of perovskite oxide for high-temperature electrocatalysis is hindered by its limited activity. Exsolution is a smart strategy that allows the enrichment of the perovskite's surface with highly reactive phases, yielding heteroboundaries. However, the identification of the exact catalytic role of this complex architecture is still elusive.

Effects of leachate from disposable plastic takeout containers on the cardiovascular system after thermal contact.

The study investigated the cardiovascular effects of daily exposure to plastic products by simulating the oral heat exposure mode of disposable plastic takeout containers (DPTC) commonly used in society. Questionnaires were used to randomly choose 3179 people in order to examine any possible correlation between the frequency of plastic exposure and the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Additionally, Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats consumed leachate from DPTC exposed to boiling water for 1 minute，5 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, over three months.

Toward Sustainable Utilization and Production of Tartaric Acid.

Global efforts toward establishing a circular carbon economy have guided research interests towards exploring renewable technologies that can replace environmentally harmful fossil fuel-based production routes. In this context, sugar-based bio-derived substrates have been identified as renewable molecules for future implementation in chemical industries. Tartaric acid, a special C bio-compound with two hydroxyl and carboxylic groups in the structure, displays great potential for the food, polymer, and pharmaceutical industries due to its unique biological reactivity and performance-enhancing properties.

Breaking dielectric dilemma via polymer functionalized perovskite piezocomposite with large current density output.

Organometal halide perovskite (OHP) composites are flexible and easy to synthesize, making them ideal for ambient mechanical energy harvesting. Yet, the output current density from the piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) remains orders of magnitude lower than their ceramic counterparts. In prior composites, high permittivity nanoparticles enhance the dielectric constant (ϵ) but reduce the dielectric strength (E).

A facile synthesis of N-doped carbon encapsulated multimetallic carbonitride as a robust electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction.

Electrocatalytic water splitting is a promising solution for generating clean hydrogen. Transition metal compounds are among the most extensively investigated catalysts developed to date for water oxidation in alkaline media, a process also known as the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, the application of these catalysts was constrained by insufficient stability arising from surface oxidation and metal dissolution under high OER potential.