High-efficient nanoemulsions separation by surface manipulation of sands.

Oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions, prevalent in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and petroleum industries, present significant threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health upon their inadvertent release into the environment. However, the nanoscale droplet size and robust interfacial film of nanoemulsions confer exceptional stability, rendering their separation a formidable challenge. Developing an economical and efficient method to remove nanoemulsions is crucial, offering a cost-effective and energy-saving alternative to traditional techniques.

Paralabilibaculum antarcticum gen. nov., sp. nov., an anaerobic marine bacterium of the family Marinifilaceae isolated from Antarctica sea ice.

A novel bacterial strain, designated DW002, was isolated from the sea ice of Cape Evans, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Cells of the strain were Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic, motile, non-flagellated, and short rod-shaped. The strain DW002 grew at 4-32 ℃ (optimum at 22-28 ℃) and thrived best at pH 7.

The metabolic score for insulin resistance in the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients after coronary artery bypass surgery: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.

Background: The metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) is a simple, convenient, and reliable marker for resistance insulin (IR), which has been regarded as a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cardiovascular events. However, few studies examined the relationship between METS-IR and prognosis after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). This study aimed to investigate the potential value of METS-IR as a prognostic indicator for the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients after CABG.

3D Monolayer Silanation of Porous Structure Facilitating Multi-Phase Pollutants Removal.

Activated carbon (AC) is widely used to removing hazardous pollutants from air and water, owing to its exceptional adsorption properties. However, the high affinity of water molecules with the surface oxygen-containing functional groups can adversely affect the adsorption performance of AC. In this study, a facile and efficient method is presented for fabrication of hydrophobic AC through surface monolayer silanation.

SOX2-Induced Linc-ROR Upregulation Inhibits Gastric Carcinoma Cell Proliferation and Metastasis Via the miR-580-3p/ANXA10 Pathway.

Previous studies have proven that long intergenic non-coding RNA regulator of reprogramming (Linc-ROR) plays opposing roles in different cancer types. This work intended to investigate its functions and underlying mechanisms in gastric carcinoma (GCa) progression. RT-qPCR was utilized for gene expression measurement.

Association of triglyceride-glucose index and traditional risk factors with cardiovascular disease among non-diabetic population: a 10-year prospective cohort study.

Background: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is known as a reliable alternative marker of insulin resistance (IR), which has been regarded as a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, whether TyG index can predict the risk and occurrence of CVD in non-diabetic population remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to explore the association between the TyG index and cardiovascular risk factors and to clarify the prognostic value of the TyG index for CVD, coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke in non-diabetic general population in Eastern China.

Period 2 Suppresses the Malignant Cellular Behaviors of Colorectal Cancer Through the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transformation Process.

Introduction: The PER2 (Period circadian regulator 2) gene is related to the circadian clock, and it has been deemed as a suppressor gene in osteosarcoma and lung carcinoma. However, the part of PER2 in CRC (colorectal cancer) needs to be further determined.

Methods: First, we collected clinical samples to detect PER2 expression in CRC.

Identification of crucial genes of pyrimidine metabolism as biomarkers for gastric cancer prognosis.

Background: Metabolic reprogramming has been reported in various kinds of cancers and is related to clinical prognosis, but the prognostic role of pyrimidine metabolism in gastric cancer (GC) remains unclear.

Methods: Here, we employed DEG analysis to detect the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in pyrimidine metabolic signaling pathway and used univariate Cox analysis, Lasso-penalizes Cox regression analysis, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis to explore their prognostic roles in GC. The DEGs were experimentally validated in GC cells and clinical samples by quantitative real-time PCR.

Carrier-free nanoparticles of camptothecin prodrug for chemo-photothermal therapy: the making, in vitro and in vivo testing.

Background: Nanoscale drug delivery systems have emerged as broadly applicable approach for chemo-photothermal therapy. However, these nanoscale drug delivery systems suffer from carrier-induced toxicity, uncontrolled drug release and low drug carrying capacity issues. Thus, to develop carrier-free nanoparticles self-assembled from amphiphilic drug molecules, containing photothermal agent and anticancer drug, are very attractive.

Three‑Dimensional Ultrasonography in Preoperative and Postoperative Volume Assessment of the Undescended Testicle.

BACKGROUND Ultrasound (US) is the preferred imaging method for cryptorchidism, but most guidelines indicate that its value is questionable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of ultrasonic mobility and testicular atrophy index (TAI) based on three‑dimensional US (3DUS) in preoperative and postoperative assessment of the undescended testis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from 158 children with unilateral extraperitoneal cryptorchidism were collected and their diagnoses were surgically confirmed.

Hot Corrosion and Mechanical Performance of Repaired Inconel 718 Components via Laser Additive Manufacturing.

Hot corrosion is one of the crucial failure modes of Ni-based superalloy components operating at high temperatures, which inevitably affects the subsequent mechanical properties of the alloys. In this research, damaged Inconel 718 alloy components with a pre-made trapezoid groove are repaired using laser additive manufacturing technique, and the change mechanisms of the microstructure and tensile properties of the repaired Inconel 718 alloy due to the hot corrosion in the salt mixture of 87.5 wt.

Establishment and characterization of an expanding-type gastric cancer cell line by Ming's classification.

According to Ming's classification, gastric cancer (GC) can be divided into two types: expanding and infiltrative. The two types are readily recognizable by histology: expanding carcinomas grow en masse and by expansion, resulting in the formation of discrete tumour nodules, whereas in infiltrative carcinoma, tumour cells invade individually. Both types show varying degrees of cell maturation.

MiR-448 promotes glycolytic metabolism of gastric cancer by downregulating KDM2B.

MicroRNAs are critical in various human cancers, including gastric cancer (GC). However, the mechanism underlying the GC development remains elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that miR-448 is increased in GC samples and cell lines.