Synthesis of an homologous series of fatty acid xylitol monoesters and the development of their stabilized oleogels as carriers for β-carotene.

Edible oleogels have recently attracted attention as new fat substitutes and as delivery systems. While thus having great potential, the oleogelators described thus far lack the necessary properties for extended deployment in a broad range of settings. Xylitol fatty acid monoesters have recently been identified as a novel class of oleogelator but little is currently known about how progression through an homologous series of congeners incorporating extended alkyl side-chains impacts on their properties.

Enzyme-nanozyme cascade colorimetric sensor platform: a sensitive method for detecting human serum creatinine.

Creatinine, as a significant biomarker for kidney, thyroid, and muscle dysfunction-related diseases, detection is of great important meaning. In this paper, an enzyme-nanozyme cascade sensing platform was developed for visual creatinine detection. Perovskite oxide BiFeO synthesized by a sol-gel method was applied as a nanozyme, showing excellent peroxidase-like activity.

Observation on effects of aconitine via acupoint injection in rabbits.

Objective: To investigate the ability of the pericardium meridian (PM) to mitigate or enhance the cardiotoxic effects of aconitine injected at specific acupoint and non-acupoint sites in rabbits.

Methods: This study consisted of 3 experiments that were designed to test the effects of injection of 30 μg/kg of aconitine at acupoints on the PM (Test 1), at non-acupoint sites on the PM (Test 2), and at acupoints on other meridians and non-meridian sites (Test 3). In Test 1, 24 rabbits were randomly assigned to receive injections at Quze (PC3), Tianquan (PC2), or intramuscularly.