Nitrogen-Doped Weathered Coal for the Efficient Adsorption of Lead: Adsorption Performance and Mechanisms.

The development of widely sourced and efficient adsorbents is crucial for the adsorption of lead from wastewater. A novel adsorbent, N-doped weathered coal (NWC), was prepared in this study using weathered coal as the precursor and triethylenetetramine (TETA) as the N-source. The adsorption performance and behavior of Pb(II) on NWC were investigated using batch adsorption experiments.

Rutin Attenuates the Oxidative Damage Induced by Zearalenone in Piglet Endometrial Stromal Cells via the Signaling Pathway.

Zearalenone (ZEA) induces oxidative damage in porcine endometrial stromal cells (ESCs), which is a critical factor affecting the growth and reproduction of female pigs. We hypothesize that rutin, a flavonoid antioxidant, can alleviate ZEA-induced cellular damage through the p53 signaling pathway. In this experiment, porcine ESCs were used as a research model.

Optimal repetitive readout of single solid-state spins determined by Fisher information.

Quantum systems, including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, quantum dots, solid-state defects, etc., have achieved considerable advancements in readout fidelity. However, the widely used threshold method disregards the importance of temporal characteristics of the signal during continuous measurements, leading to information loss.

Effect of a metaverse multimodal rehabilitation intervention on quality of life and fear of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer survivors: A randomized controlled study protocol.

Background: Regular rehabilitation during or after cancer treatment can bring numerous benefits to colorectal cancer survivors. However, there is a lack of convenient and mobile rehabilitation support systems tailored specifically for this group. The metaverse, as a virtual reality environment, offers an innovative platform for implementing rehabilitation.

Characterization and In vitro Release & In vivo Behavior Study of Self-Assembled Nano-Emulsion in XiaoYao Pill for Enhanced Drug Delivery.

Background: Traditional Chinese medicine formulations often contain hydrophobic components with limited solubility and stability, leading to low oral bioavailability. Self-assembled nanoparticles (SANs) have shown promise in enhancing oral bioavailability of these components. However, whether un-decocted Chinese herbal pellets can generate SANs and the impact of SANs formed by multiple components on pharmacokinetic parameters remains unexplored.

TRIM24/ZFX affects the stemness and resistance to 5-FU of colorectal cancer cells.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death, and about 10% of all malignancies are CRC. Cancer stem cells are considered main culprits in CRC treatment resistance and disease recurrence. This study explored the effects of tripartite motif containing 24 (TRIM24) and zinc finger protein, X-linked (ZFX) on CRC cell stemness and 5-FU resistance.

Spraying humic acid regulator on cultivated (Franch.) Nannf. to improve yield of active constituents.

Plant growth regulators have been used in the cultivation of medicinal plants to increase yield, but the existing regulators decreased the content of active constituents which benefit human health. Therefore, it is necessary to find a new growth regulator to achieve the win-win goal of increasing yield and improving active constituents' accumulation. The potential of replacing chlorocholine chloride with a new humic acid-based growth regulator was evaluated by measuring the yield and active constituents' accumulation of .

Development and validation of a lung metastases-predicting nomogram for intermediate- to high-risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma patients.

This research aimed to construct a clinical model for forecasting the likelihood of lung metastases in differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) with intermediate- to high-risk. In this study, 375 DTC patients at intermediate to high risk were included. They were randomly divided into a training set (70%) and a validation set (30%).

Amplifying chlorinated phenol decomposition via Dual-Pathway O Activation: The impact of zirconium loading on BiOCl.

The effectiveness of photocatalytic molecular oxygen (O) activation in pollutant removal relies on the targeted production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Herein, we demonstrate the dual-pathway activation of O on BiOCl through zirconium (Zr) loading. The incorporation of Zr onto the surface of BiOCl not only leads to an increased generation of oxygen vacancies (OV) but also fosters a coupling between the d electrons of Zr and OV, forming dual-active sites known as Zr-oxygen vacancies (Zr-OV).

prevents red kidney bean root rot by increasing plant antioxidant enzyme activity and regulating the rhizosphere microbial community.

Root rot is one of the main reasons for yield losses of red kidney bean () production. Pre-inoculation with can effectively lower the incidence of red kidney bean root rot. In this study, four treatments including CK (control), Fu13 (), T891 () and T891 + Fu13 ( + ) were arranged in a pot experiment to investigate how T891 affected the incidence and severity of root rot, plant growth, and changes of defense enzyme activity in red kidney bean plants.

Robot-assisted Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Osteoid Osteomas.

Objective: Percutaneous CT-guided radiofrequency ablation (CT-RFA) is a widely accepted procedure for treatment of osteoid osteomas. However, the application of CT-RFA was restricted as a result of some drawbacks, such as radiation exposure, and inconvenience in general anesthesia. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intra-operative TiRobot-assisted percutaneous RFA of osteoid osteomas.

Migration of Melamine and Its Derivatives from Melamine/Bamboo/Wheat Straw-Made Tableware Purchased from Internet Markets or Retail Shops in China.

Objectives: The ecofriendly and sustainable concept of bamboo- and wheat straw-made tableware has gained attention in recent years. However, it is necessary to note that these kinds of tableware are composed of melamine (MEL)-formaldehyde resin with the addition of bamboo fibers or wheat straw. This study aims to explore the potential migration of MEL and its derivatives from the tableware and conduct a risk assessment.

Exploration of the factors influencing the quality of life among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: the data from a cross-sectional study in Shandong.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked unprecedented transformations in the lives of adolescents, with reshaping their routines, social dynamics, educational experiences, and overall well-being. Our study delves into the influence of various factors on adolescents' quality of life (QOL) among the COVID-19 pandemic in Shandong Province, China.

Methods: Employing a cross-sectional research approach combined with multivariable analysis, we scrutinize the association of demographic factors (age, gender, education level, ethnic groups, urban area, and family economic status) and health-related behaviors (sleep duration, and self-reported health status) with QOL in 9953 students.

Humic acids enhance salt stress tolerance associated with pyrroline 5-carboxylate synthetase gene expression and hormonal alteration in perennial ryegrass ( L.).

Humic acid (HA) has been used as an important component in biostimulant formulations to enhance plant tolerance to salt stress, but the mechanisms underlying are not fully understood. This study was to investigate the physiological and molecular mechanisms of HA's impact on salt stress tolerance in perennial ryegrass ( L.).

Sub-nanotesla sensitivity at the nanoscale with a single spin.

High-sensitivity detection of the microscopic magnetic field is essential in many fields. Good sensitivity and high spatial resolution are mutually contradictory in measurement, which is quantified by the energy resolution limit. Here we report that a sensitivity of 0.

Twenty-four-hour temporal trend of melamine and its derivatives in urine in association with meal consumption: a panel study in Shanghai, China.

Timing of sampling is important for the exposure assessment of melamine (MEL) and its derivatives. This study aimed to investigate whether MEL and its derivatives in spot urine can effectively represent individual exposure levels throughout the day in adults and to explore their temporal trend before and after meal consumption for helping understand the timing of sampling and for assessing the potential exposure risk. This is a 2-day panel study with 43 college students being enrolled to provide urine specimens in 24 h (from the morning of the first day to the second day) and to answer a questionnaire on demographic characteristics, physical measurements, and time of having meal.

Genetic variation of E6 and E7 genes of human papillomavirus type 16 from central China.

Background: Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection is an important factor in the development of cervical cancer, and human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) is the most common HR-HPV type worldwide. The oncogenic potential of HPV-16 is closely related to viral sequence variation.

Methods: In order to clarify the variant characteristics of HPV-16 E6 and E7 genes in central China, E6 and E7 sequences of 205 HPV-16 positive samples were amplified by polymerase chain reaction.

Phylotranscriptomics unveil a Paleoproterozoic-Mesoproterozoic origin and deep relationships of the Viridiplantae.

The Viridiplantae comprise two main clades, the Chlorophyta (including a diverse array of marine and freshwater green algae) and the Streptophyta (consisting of the freshwater charophytes and the land plants). Lineages sister to core Chlorophyta, informally refer to as prasinophytes, form a grade of mainly planktonic green algae. Recently, one of these lineages, Prasinodermophyta, which is previously grouped with prasinophytes, has been identified as the sister lineage to both Chlorophyta and Streptophyta.

Development and validation of a prognostic score to identify the optimal candidate for preemptive TIPS in patients with cirrhosis and acute variceal bleeding.

Background And Aim: Baveno VII workshop recommends the use of preemptive TIPS (p-TIPS) in patients with cirrhosis and acute variceal bleeding (AVB) at high- risk of treatment failure. However, the criteria defining "high-risk" have low clinical accessibility or include subjective variables. We aimed to develop and externally validate a model for better identification of p-TIPS candidates.

Association of nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis and clinical outcomes in patients with cirrhosis and acute variceal bleeding: a multicenter observational study.

Background And Aim: Baveno VII workshop recommends management of acute variceal bleeding (AVB) in cirrhotic patients with nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis (PVT) should be performed according to the guidelines for patients without PVT. Nevertheless, whether PVT affects the outcome of patients with cirrhosis and AVB remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical impact of PVT on the outcomes in the pre-emptive TIPSS eligible patients with cirrhosis and AVB.

Genetic diversity and functional implication of the long control region in human papillomavirus types 52, 58, and 16 from Central China.

Object: High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is a main reason for cervical cancer. The long control region (LCR) of the genome plays a variety of roles in the transcription of the virus.

Methods: LCR sequences were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and confirmed by DNA sequencing.

A novel three dimensional-printed biomechanically evaluated patient-specific sacral implant in spinopelvic reconstruction after total sacrectomy.

Reconstruction after a total sacrectomy is a challenge due to the special anatomical and biomechanical factors. Conventional techniques of spinal-pelvic reconstruction do not reconstruct satisfactorily. We describe a novel three-dimensional-printed patient-specific sacral implant in spinopelvic reconstruction after total sacrectomy.