A novel high-energy-density lithium-free anode dual-ion battery and revealing the interface structure evolution.

Lithium-free anode dual-ion batteries have attracted extensive studies due to their simple configuration, reduced cost, high safety and enhanced energy density. For the first time, a novel Li-free DIB based on a carbon paper anode (Li-free CGDIB) is reported in this paper. Carbon paper anodes usually have limited application in DIBs due to their poor electrochemical performance.

Intraorbital wooden foreign bodies: case series and literature review.

Intraorbital wooden foreign bodies (IOWFBs) constitute a relatively rare ocular trauma, which occupy a special type of intraorbital foreign bodies (IOFBs). Data regarding IOWFBs must be obtained from case reports or small case series due to their rarity. Here, we reported 5 cases of IOWFBs and reviewed the related literatures, which could provide comprehensive information regarding the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of IOWFBs.

The effects of sodium chloride on proteins aggregation, conformation and gel properties of pork myofibrillar protein Running Head: Relationship aggregation, conformation and gel properties.

The objective of this study was to evaluate relationship with aggregation, secondary structures and gel properties of pork myofibrillar protein with different sodium chloride (1%, 2% and 3%). When the sodium chloride increased from 1 to 3%, the active sulfhydryl, surface hydrophobicity, hardness and cooking yield of myofibrillar protein were increased significantly ( < 0.05), the particle size, total sulfhydryl and Zeta potential were decreased significantly ( < 0.

Quantitative assessment of the effect of pre-gestational diabetes and risk of adverse maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes.

Pregnancies complicated by pre-gestational diabetes (PGD) are associated with a higher rate of adverse outcomes, including an increased rage of preterm delivery, pregnancy-induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia, caesarean section, perinatal mortality, stillbirth, shoulder dystocia, macrosomia, small for gestational age, large for gestational age, low birth weight, neonatal hypoglycemia, neonatal death, low Apgar score, NICU admission, jaundice and respiratory distress. In the past two decades, numerous reports have been published regarding associations between PGD and risk of adverse outcomes. However, study results are inconsistent.

[Differential Expression of Six wnt Gene Family Members in Echinococcus granulosus Protoscoleces and Adult Worms].

Objective: To investigate the differential mRNA expression and tissue distribution of wnt [wingless-type mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) integration site family, wnt] gene members wnt1, wnt2, wnt4, wnt5, wnt11A and wnt11B in protoscoleces and adult worms of Echinococcus granulosus.

Methods: The mRNA expression of wnt1, wnt2, wnt4, wnt5, wnt11A and wnt11B was determined by qRT-PCR. Tissue distribution of wnt1, wnt2, wnt4, wnt5, wnt11A and wnt11B in Echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces was determined by the whole-mount in situ hybridization.

[mRNA Expression Analysis of 10 Reproduction-related Genes in Different Developmental Proglottids of Moniezia expansa].

According to the results of transcriptome sequencing in Moniezia expansa, 10 functional genes which represent different expression patterns in different developmental proglottids were selected, including KIFC1, Kif17, tgf-beta, SmadD, tgf-beta receptor, HSD5, aminopeptidase puromycin, Methionine aminopeptidase 2, transcription factor fork head and Sox transcription factor. A real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR assay was developed for detection of mRNA expression level of these taget genes with its beta-tubulin as an internal control. The results showed that compared to scolex-neck proglottids, the mRNA levels of 2 genes (KIFC1, Kif17) in immature proglottides, 4 genes (KIFC1, Kif17, tgf-beta receptor, and amniopeptidase puromycin) in mature proglottides, and 3 genes (HSD5, tgf-beta receptor, and Methionine aminopeptidase 2) in gravid proglottides were up-regulated (P < 0.

[Effect of Toxoplasma gondii prugniaud strain infection in pregnant mice on the learning ability of the F1 generation].

Objective: To study the effect of Toxoplasma gondii prugniaud strain infection on female reproductive toxicity in mice and learning ability of their F1 generation.

Methods: Thirteen ICR mice were each infected intragastrically with 10 T. gondii cysts on the 15th day of pregnancy (late stage pregnancy).

The polymorphism of CLOCK gene 3111T/C C>T is associated with susceptibility of Alzheimer disease in Chinese population.

Objectives: In the present study, it was examined whether polymorphism of circadian locomotor output cycle kaput (CLOCK) gene 3111T/C was associated with susceptibility of Alzheimer disease (AD).

Methods: This study was conducted using a case-control method. Genotypes of apolipoprotein E (APOE e4) and CLOCK gene 3111T/C were determined by restriction fragment length polymorphism method and TaqMan assay method, respectively.

Polymorphism of CLOCK gene rs 4580704 C > G is associated with susceptibility of Alzheimer's disease in a Chinese population.

Background And Aims: The association of polymorphism of circadian locomotor output cycle kaput (CLOCK) gene rs 4580704 C/G with susceptibility of Alzheimer's disease (AD) was examined in the present study.

Methods: This was a case/control study and investigated the association of polymorphism of CLOCK gene rs 4580704 C/G with susceptibility of AD. Genotypes of apolipoprotein E (APOE) and CLOCK gene rs 4580704 C/G were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) detection method.

Effects of calcium and magnesium on acute and chronic neurotoxicity caused by oxaliplatin: A meta-analysis.

The primary toxicity of oxaliplatin is neurotoxicity. Calcium and magnesium (Ca/Mg) are reported to be beneficial in protecting against this adverse effect. However, the results obtained from clinical trials are not definitive.

[mRNA transcription of translation elongation factor and primase in different segments of Moniezia expansa].

A SYBR green real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR assay was developed for detection of Moniezia expansa mRNA with its beta-tubulin as an internal control. The results showed a good linear relationship (>0.99) between the Ct value and the concentration of positive plasmid for each gene from scolex and various proglottids.

Age and risk for depression among the elderly: a meta-analysis of the published literature.

Objective: The goal of this study was to determine the relationship between age and risk for depression among the old and the oldest old. Method MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library database were used to identify potential studies. The studies were divided into cross-sectional and longitudinal subsets.

Characteristics of circadian rhythm in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage before death.

Objective: To investigate characteristics of circadian rhythm in intracerebral hemorrhage before death.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out from September 2002 to February 2009. One hundred and twenty-two dead cases with intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH) were collected.

No association between hypertension and risk for Alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

This study examined the association between hypertension and AD by using a quantitative meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. EMBASE and MEDLINE were searched for articles published up to February 2011. All studies that examined the association of hypertension or antihypertensive medication use with the onset of AD were included.

Cognitive function and risk for depression in old age: a meta-analysis of published literature.

Background: We assessed the relationship between cognitive impairment (including mild cognitive impairment with no signs of dementia, and dementia) and risk for depression in old age (60 years and older).

Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library database were used to identify potential studies. All of the clinical studies that produced data on the association between cognitive function and risk of depression among individuals aged 55 years or older were identified and included in this review.

[The influence of circadian clock gene on mouse sperm fertility in RNAi].

Objective: To study the influence of circadian Clock gene on the fertilization ability of sperm via attenuating the expression of Clock with RNAi in male mice.

Methods: After the injection of RNAi plasmid into mice testes, the expression of circadian Clock gene of testis tissue was determined by western Blotting. The fertilization ability of sperm was evaluated by various indices, including litter size in mated female mice, sperm count, sperm motility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) rate and acrosome development.

[Effects of circadian gene mPer1 on therapeutic sensitivity of adriamycin].

Objective: To study the effects of mPer1 gene on the response of mammary carcinoma EMT6 cells to Adriamycin in vitro.

Methods: The eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3. 1 (+)-mPer1 was transfected into the EMT6 cells (EMT6-mPerl).

Inhibition of Period1 gene attenuates the morphine-induced ERK-CREB activation in frontal cortex, hippocampus, and striatum in mice.

Objective: Recent studies demonstrated that the Period1 gene (Per1) is involved in behavioral alterations induced by addictive drugs. We explored the effects of inhibiting expression in brain of Per1 on morphine conditioned place preference (CPP) and morphine-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and cAMP-response element binding protein (CREB) in mice.

Methods: During the first three sessions of conditioning, the male mice were intracerebroventricularlly (i.

[Influence of heart rate's circadian rhythm in postoperation of intracerebral hemorrhage with different surgery].

Objective: To study the influence of different surgery on heart rate's circadian rhythm in postoperation of intracerebral hemorrhage.

Methods: One hundren cases of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage at basal ganglia had been collected. According to methods of operation, cases were divided into two groups.

[Effects of Chaiqin Chengqi Decoction on activation of nuclear factor-kappaB in pancreas of rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis].

Objective: To explore the mechanism of Chaiqin Chengqi Decoction (CQCQD) in treatment of rats with acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).

Methods: Thirty SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: sham-operated (SO) group, ANP group and CQCQD-treated group. ANP was induced by retro-pumping 3.

[The influence of age upon circadian rhythm of human pulp sensibility].

Objective: To explore the influence of age on the circadian rhythm of pulp sensibility, guide the diagnosis and treatment of dental and endodontic diseases.

Methods: The first lower molars of young, middle-aged, and aged volunteers were inspected for the threshold of pulp sensitivity. Each inspection was implemented every 4 hours earlier, totally 7 times during 24 hours.

[Identification of RACK1-PER1 protein interaction sites].

Objective: By screening the cDNA library of suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) region of human hypothalamus, we try to capture the novel proteins interacting with PER1 and investigate the interplaying characteristic of RACK1 and PER1.

Methods: By yeast two-hybrid system, the new protein in human SCN, which was associating with PER1-PAS domain was obtained. Then five truncated fragments of RACK1 cDNA was cloned into yeast expression vector to form recombinant library plasmid and was co-transformed into yeast strain AH109 with bait plasmid containing PER1-PAS domain.