Reflective optical imaging for scattering medium using chaotic laser.

Significance: Optical imaging is a non-invasive imaging technology that utilizes near-infrared light, allows for the image reconstruction of optical properties like diffuse and absorption coefficients within the tissue. A recent trend is to use signal processing techniques or new light sources and expanding its application.

Aim: We aim to develop the reflective optical imaging using the chaotic correlation technology with chaotic laser and optimize the quality and spatial resolution of reflective optical imaging.

[UPLC fingerprint and indicator components of Boenninghausenia albiflora var. albiflora].

The fingerprint of Boenninghausenia albiflora var. albiflora was established by ultra performance liquid chromatography(UPLC), and the content of 12 active components including chlorogenic acid was determined. Multivariate statistical analysis was used to explore the indicator components of B.

Phylogenetic Distribution of Polysaccharide-Degrading Enzymes in Marine Bacteria.

Deconstruction is an essential step of conversion of polysaccharides, and polysaccharide-degrading enzymes play a key role in this process. Although there is recent progress in the identification of these enzymes, the diversity and phylogenetic distribution of these enzymes in marine microorganisms remain largely unknown, hindering our understanding of the ecological roles of marine microorganisms in the ocean carbon cycle. Here, we studied the phylogenetic distribution of nine types of polysaccharide-degrading enzymes in marine bacterial genomes.

Genomic insights into antioxidant activities of Pyruvatibacter mobilis CGMCC 1.15125, a pyruvate-requiring bacterium isolated from the marine microalgae culture.

Pyruvate is a well-known scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS) like hydrogen peroxide and could prevent cells from oxidative damage. A pyruvate-requiring marine bacterium, Pyruvatibacter mobilis CGMCC 1.15125 (=KCTC 42509), was isolated from the culture broth of a photosynthetic marine microalga.

[Expression and significance of YAP and TAZ proteins in oral squamous cell carcinoma].

Purpose: To investigate the expression and significance of YAP and TAZ proteins in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Methods: From February 2014 to March 2017, 113 oral squamous cell carcinoma specimens were selected, and the adjacent tissues (away from carcinoma >2 cm) were selected as the control. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of YAP and TAZ protein, and its relationship with clinicopathological features were evaluated with SPSS 19.

A Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Immunosensor for Ultrasensitive Detection of Tumor Biomarkers Based on Palladium Nanoparticles Conjugated Reduced Graphene Nanosheets.

A nonenzymatic electrochemical immunosensor based on palladium nanoparticles conjugated reduced graphene nanosheets (Pd-GS) for sensitive detection of cancer biomarker a-fetoprotein (AFP) is described. Primary antibody-AFP (Ab1) was immobilized onto the surface of reduced graphene nanosheets (rGO) through an amidation reaction between the carboxylic acid group of the rGO and the available amine groups of Ab1. Pd-GS which was prepared by one-spot synthesis is employed to immobilize secondary antibody (Ab2).

Suppression of Chlorantraniliprole Sorption on Biochar in Soil-Biochar Systems.

The sorption behavior of chlorantraniliprole (CAP) by biochar and effect of soil extracts on sorptivity in soil-biochar systems were examined. The results showed that biochar amendment could enhance the sorption of CAP in soils. The values of K F increased significantly when the soils were amended with 0.

Prevention of Frey Syndrome With Temporal Fascia Flap in Parotidectomy.

The objective of this study was to evaluate a total parotidectomy performed through a face-lift incision integrated with a temporal fascia flap. We have accomplished a group of 40 cases of total parotidectomy from July 2008 to May 2013. Twenty-two cases accepted a modified performance which combined rhytidectomy incision with temporal fascia flap.

Label-free alpha fetoprotein immunosensor established by the facile synthesis of a palladium-graphene nanocomposite.

In this study, we established a sensitive label-free immunosensor by palladium-reduced graphene oxide (Pd-rGO), which was prepared by one-pot synthesis under the reduction of extra-injected CO gas. The Pd-rGO nanocomposite structure has been confirmed by TEM, SEM, X-ray diffraction, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The Pd-rGO nanocomposite exhibited excellent stability in aqueous dispersion.

[Application of glomerular filtration rate prediction formulae in diabetic patients].

Objective: To compare the predictive performances of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) prediction formulae based on serum crea level in diabetic patients and to determine their clinical application values.

Methods: Fasting serum crea of 125 diabetic patients in Chengdu were detected. 99mTc-DTPA clearance rate was used as the reference test (rGFR).

[Estimating glomerular filtration rate based on serum cystatin C].

Objective: To develop an estimating formula for glomerular filtration Rate (GFR) based on serum cystatin C in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: Clinical characteristics of 242 CKD patients were collected. The patients were randomly divided into modeling group and model validation group.

Short-tandem repeat analysis in seven Chinese regional populations.

In the present study, we investigated the application of 13 short tandem repeat (STR) loci (D13S317, D7S820, TH01, D16S539, CSFIPO, VWA, D8S1179, TPOX, FGA, D3S1358, D21S11, D18S51 and D5S818) routinely used in forensic analysis, for delineating population relationships among seven human populations representing the two major geographic groups, namely the southern and northern Chinese. The resulting single topology revealed pronounced geographic and population partitioning, consistent with the differences in geographic location, languages and eating habits. These findings suggest that forensic STR loci might be particularly powerful tools in providing the necessary fine resolution for reconstructing recent human evolutionary history.

[Source of variations of serum urea levels and consideration of reference interval in urban Chengdu].

Objective: To determine the serum Urea levels in healthy adults living in urban Chengdu and to identify factors that influence the serum urea levels for the purpose of establishing reference interval.

Methods: Serum urea levels were determined in 17 787 healthy adults in urban Chengdu who underwent physical examinations. The characteristics of distribution of serum urea levels in the population and its relationships with liver function, renal function, serum glucose, and serum lipid were analyzed.

The acute pulmonary toxicity in mice induced by multiwall carbon nanotubes, benzene, and their combination.

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been synthesized and produced on large scale for their wide application. They have high absorption ability to organic contaminants (such as benzene) and can form CNTs-benzene combination with benzene. In this article, the acute pulmonary toxicity, induced by multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), benzene, and their combination, was studied by administrating the three test materials into mice lungs via intratracheal instillation.

[Retrospective analysis of 3,958 patients with facial injuries].

Objective: To determine the causes and incidence of facial injuries by an epidemiologic retrospective study.

Methods: A total of 3 958 patients with facial injuries treated at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University from 1955 to 2001 were investigated. Data regarding age, gender, cause of injury, pattern of fracture and associated systemic injuries were reviewed.

[Expression of human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in the transfected chondrocytes of temporomandibular joint].

Objective: To investigate the expression of the human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (hIL-1ra) in the transfected chondrocytes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Methods: Chondrocytes of TMJ in vitro were transfected by hIL-1ra gene via cationic liposome as a medium. The stable transfected cells were selected by G418.