Sex differences in FASN protein concentrations in urinary exosomes related to serum triglycerides levels in healthy adults.

Background: Dysregulation of lipid metabolism is the most prominent metabolic alteration observed in obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. The present study aimed to explore the sex differences associated with lipid metabolism in urinary exosome proteins, and evaluate the correlation of urinary exosome proteins with serum lipid biomarkers.

Methods: The key enzymes regulating lipid metabolism in healthy adults were screened using urinary exosome data.

Application of Boundary Layer Displacement Thickness in Wind Erosion Protection Evaluation: Case Study of a Sand Barrier.

Since the establishment of blown sand physics, surface roughness has been widely used in current research to indicate the ability of a surface to resist wind erosion and to evaluate the windproof effect of protective measures. However, since the calculation of surface roughness can result in different values and its applicability is poor, there are disadvantages to its use. Therefore, it is proposed that the boundary layer displacement thickness should be used rather than roughness as an indicator to solve such problems.

Effects of high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on KCC2 expression in rats with spasticity following spinal cord injury.

The effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on potassium- chloride cotransporter-2 (KCC2) protein expression following spinal cord injury (SCI) and the action mechanism were investigated. SCI models were established in SD rats. Five groups were set up randomly: normal control group, SCI 7-day (7D) model group, SCI 14-day (14D) model group, SCI-7D rTMS group and SCI-14D rTMS group (n=5 each).

Aquatic Therapy Improves Outcomes for Subacute Stroke Patients by Enhancing Muscular Strength of Paretic Lower Limbs Without Increasing Spasticity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an aquatic exercise program designed to enhance muscular strength in paretic lower limbs in subacute stroke patients.

Method: Thirty-six subacute stroke patients were randomly divided to a conventional or an aquatic group (n = 18 each). Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after 8 wks of training.

Influence of seismic loading on segment opening of a shield tunnel.

The influence of seismic loading on segment opening of a shield tunnel was explored using the dynamic finite element method to analyze the distribution of segment opening under multidirectional seismic loading, combined with a typical engineering installation. The calculation of segment opening was deduced from equivalent continuous theory and segment opening was obtained through calculations. The results show that the scope of influence of the foundation excavation on segment opening is mainly resigned to within 5 segment rings next to the diaphragm wall and 4 joints nearest the working well when the tunnel is first excavated followed by the working well in the excavation order.