The growth factor content as an indicator of platelet counts in platelet-rich plasma.

Background: Platelet contains growth factors that enhance tissue repair mechanisms, including epidermal growth factor (EGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-AA and -AB), and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to significantly improve the treatment of tendon injuries compared with hyaluronic acid and placebo. The topic of agreement between platelet concentrations and growth factors has been covered in some previous studies, but growth factor levels did not correlate well with platelet concentrations.

Functional Characterization of JcSWEET12 and JcSWEET17a from Physic Nut.

Physic nut ( L.) has attracted extensive attention because of its fast growth, easy reproduction, tolerance to barren conditions, and high oil content of seeds. SWEET (Sugar Will Eventually be Exported Transporter) family genes contribute to regulating the distribution of carbohydrates in plants and have great potential in improving yield and stress tolerance.

Macrophage-Mimicking Cellular Nanoparticles Scavenge Proinflammatory Cytokines in Specimens of Patients with Inflammatory Disorders.

Effectively neutralizing inflammatory cytokines is crucial for managing a variety of inflammatory disorders. Current techniques that target only a subset of cytokines often fall short due to the intricate nature of redundant and compensatory cytokine networks. A promising solution to this challenge is using cell membrane-coated nanoparticles (CNPs).

Unveiling protic amino acid ionic liquids for the efficient capture of carbon dioxide.

A series of novel protic amino acid ionic liquids (PAAILs) are designed and synthesized for the first time through acid-base neutralization and an ion exchange reaction. Among the synthesised PAAILs, the [DBNH][Maba] PAAIL has the largest CO absorption capacity of 0.78 mol mol (0.

Efficient Absorption of CO by Protic-Ionic-Liquid Based Deep Eutectic Solvents.

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) are among the key technologies to achieve large-scale carbon emission reduction globally. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are considered as designable solvents, which has attracted intensive attention for CO capture. Here, a series of binary DESs are synthesized through one-step mixing with the starting materials of protic ionic liquid (PIL) and amine.

Improvement in CO Capture of Polyamine with Micro-Interfacial System.

Polyamines have emerged as a promising class of CO absorbents due to their remarkable sequestration capacity. However, their potential industrial application as aqueous absorbents is significantly hindered by a low regeneration efficiency and high energy consumption. To address these issues, this study investigates the use of triethylenetetramine (TETA) and ethylene glycol (EG) to develop a nonaqueous absorbent.

Rational Design of Porous Ionic Liquids for Coupling Natural Gas Purification with Waste Gas Conversion.

Removal of trace impurities for natural gas purification coupled with waste gas conversion is highly desired in industry. We here report a type of porous ionic liquids (PILs) that can realize the continuous flow separation of CH /CO /H S and the conversion of the captured H S to useful products. The PILs are synthesized through a step-by-step surface modification of ionic liquids (ILs) onto UiO-66-OH nanocrystals.

Deep eutectic solvent-based blended membranes for ultra-super selective separation of SO.

SO is a major atmospheric pollutant leading to acid rain and smog. As a new generation of green solvents, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have been widely investigated for gas capture. Nevertheless, studies on DES-based membranes for SO separation are yet minimal.

Iridium-phosphine ligand complexes as an alternative to rhodium-based catalysts for the efficient hydroformylation of propene.

Expensive rhodium (Rh)-based catalysts have been widely used for the hydroformylation of propene. To find a cheaper and effective alternative to these Rh-based catalysts, herein, a series of phosphine ligands were used to coordinate with iridium, and their catalytic reactivities for the hydroformylation of propene were systematically investigated in this study. The effects of different phosphine ligands, pressures, temperatures, and catalyst dosages on the hydroformylation of propene were investigated.

Ionic Liquids Endowed with Novel Hybrid Anions for Supercapacitors.

The synthesis of a novel class of ionic liquids (ILs) with sulfimide-type anions is presented herein. [Py][PTSNTF] (-butyl--methylpyrrolidinium -tosyl(trifluoromethyl)sulfonimide) shows that the maximal electrochemical window is as high as 5.3 V, higher than that of most reported ILs.

Genome-Wide Identification, Expression Patterns and Sugar Transport of the Physic Nut Gene Family and a Functional Analysis of in .

The Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters (SWEET) family is a class of sugar transporters that play key roles in phloem loading, seed filling, pollen development and the stress response in plants. Here, a total of 18 genes were identified in physic nut ( L.) and classified into four clades by phylogenetic analysis.

Bacteremia detection from complete blood count and differential leukocyte count with machine learning: complementary and competitive with C-reactive protein and procalcitonin tests.

Background: Biomarkers, such as leukocyte count, C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin (PCT), have been commonly used to predict the occurrence of life-threatening bacteremia and provide prognostic information, given the need for prompt intervention. However, such diagnosis methods require much time and money. Therefore, we propose a method with a high prediction capability using machine learning (ML) models based on complete blood count (CBC) and differential leukocyte count (DC) and compare its performance with traditional CRP or PCT biomarker methods and those of models incorporating CRP or PCT biomarkers.

Primary cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma in Taiwan: A series of six cases with frequent solitary presentation and relatively indolent behavior.

Background: Primary cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma (PCDG-TCL) is aggressive, frequently presenting as multiple plaques, tumors, and/or subcutaneous nodules.

Methods: In this study, we conducted a retrospective study in a tertiary center in Taiwan to characterize this rare tumor.

Results: We identified six patients.

Aerobic oxidation of aldehydes to acids in water with cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene copper under mild conditions.

In this work, cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene copper ((CAAC)Cu) catalyzed aerobic oxidation of aldehydes in water at room temperature has been reported. Good to excellent yields were obtained using different substrates. A possible reaction mechanism was proposed, in which (CAAC)Cu dioxygen activates the C-H bond of aldehyde with a low barrier of 10.

B(C F ) -Catalyzed Tandem Friedel-Crafts and C-H/C-O Coupling Reactions of Dialkylanilines.

Tandem Friedel-Crafts (FC) and C-H/C-O coupling reactions catalyzed by tris(pentafluorophenyl) borane (B(C F ) ) were achieved without using any other additive in the absence of solvent. This process can be used for the reactions between a series of dialkylanilines and vinyl ethers with good isolated yields of bis(4-dialkylaminophenyl) compounds. Based on combined theoretical and experimental studies, the possible reaction mechanism was proposed.

Experimental and theoretical study on the cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene-copper catalyzed Friedel-Crafts reaction of N,N-dialkylanilines with styrenes.

The Friedel-Crafts reaction of alkalinous substrates is challenging because of the coordination between amines and traditional acid catalysts. Based on theoretical research, we designed a catalytic process for the Friedel-Crafts reactions of N,N-dialkylanilines in the presence of CAAC-CuCl [CAAC = cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene] and KB(CF). Experimental results show that the catalytic system is suitable for a series of N,N-dialkylanilines and styrenes with good to excellent yields of para-selectivity products.

Alternative halogenated flame retardants (AHFRs) in green mussels from the south China sea.

Restrictions of legacy brominated flame retardants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) and polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), have resulted in increased usage of alternative halogenated flame retardants (AHFRs). Consequently, AHFRs contamination has caused a major concern in the scientific community. However, there is limited information on their presence in marine mussels.

Selective Recovery of -Butanol from Aqueous Solutions with Functionalized Poly(epoxide ionic liquid)-Based Polyurethane Membranes by Pervaporation.

In this study, hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene-poly(epoxide ionic liquid)-poly(urethane urea) (HTPB-PEIL-PU) membranes, HTPB-PEIL1-PU and HTPB-PEIL2-PU, were prepared by the reaction of functionalized PEIL, poly(1-methylimidazole-3-methyl-ethyloxy)hexafluorophosphate or poly(1-methylimidazole-3-methyl-ethyloxy)bistrifluoromethanesulfonimidate, respectively, with HTPB using 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) as the chain extender. The HTPB-PEIL-PU and HTPB membranes were investigated for the selective recovery of -butanol from aqueous solutions by pervaporation. PEIL was confirmed to be successfully embedded in the PU membranes by H NMR, Fourier transform infrared, and differential scanning calorimetry measurements.

Self-enhancement of CO reversible absorption accompanied by phase transition in protic chlorocuprate ionic liquids for effective CO separation from N.

An efficient strategy for the high-capacity capture of CO is reported, and a phase change in protic chlorocuprate ionic liquids (PCILs) from liquid to solid is found during CO absorption. The highest CO capacity is 0.96 molCO molIL-1, being at least 150 times higher than that in [BMIM][PF6].

Hydrogenation of CO to Formate with H : Transition Metal Free Catalyst Based on a Lewis Pair.

Hydrogenation of CO to formate with H in the absence of transition metal is a long-standing challenge in catalysis. The reactions between tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (BCF) and K CO (or KHCO ) are found to form a Lewis pair (K [(BCF) -CO ]) which can react with both H and CO to produce formate. Based on these stoichiometric reactions, the first catalytic hydrogenation process of CO to formate using transition metal free catalyst (BCF/M CO , M=Na, K, and Cs) is reported.

Aggressive Angiomyxoma-Report of a Rare Male Buttock Lesion.

Aggressive angiomyxoma is a very rare benign tumor for male population with fewer than 50 cases reported since the description of this tumor. Most documented cases of aggressive angiomyxomas were found in genital, perineal, and pelvic regions in women of child bearing age. We report a case of a massive (> 20 cm) aggressive angiomyxomas in a man who presented with perineal swellings.

Unexpectedly efficient SO capture and conversion to sulfur in novel imidazole-based deep eutectic solvents.

An innovative strategy for sustainable SO capture and conversion in novel imidazole-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) is demonstrated in this work. These DESs exhibit an extremely high SO loading capacity (up to 1.39 g g) and excellent reversibility (15 recycles).