Both carbon dots precursor and organic bridge ligands for coordination polymers: AMP-based ratiometric fluorescent probes and its application in bovine serum albumin detection.

Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is one of the most abundant proteins in serum, and its high-throughput detection is still one of the current challenges. Nitrogen‑phosphorus co-doped carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized by a hydrothermal method. Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) was used as a precursor for the synthesis of CDs, providing the required carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus sources for the CDs.

Protective effects of Sulforaphene on kidney damage and gut dysbiosis in high-fat diet plus streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most serious and prevalent complications associated with diabetes. Consequently, antidiabetic drugs or foods potentially protecting the kidneys are of significant therapeutic value. Sulforaphene (SFE) is a natural isothiocyanate derived from radish seeds, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Impact of wettability onto the growth of air bubbles at micro-cavities on silicon wafers: Experiments, simulations, and analytical solutions.

Hypothesis: The surface wettability influences the oversaturation-driven growth of gas bubbles on the surface via the contact angle. Larger contact angles on hydrophobic surfaces compared to hydrophilic ones lead to faster growth of bubbles nucleating at microcavities of identical size.

Experiments: Cylindric micro-cavities were etched in silicon wafers as nucleation sites.

Human induced pluripotent stem cell line XXMUFAi001-A generated from a patient harboring KCNH2 mutation (c. 2690 A>C).

Long QT syndrome type 2 (LQT2), caused by mutations in the KCNH2 gene, is an inherited ion channel disorder associated with sudden death in adolescents. In this study, we generated a patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line XXMUFAi001-A using non-integrative Sendai reprogramming technology from an individual carrying a heterozygous point mutation (c.2690 A>C) in KCNH2.

Exploring the Prebiotic Potential of Fermented Astragalus Polysaccharides on Gut Microbiota Regulation In Vitro.

Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) are known for their prebiotic properties, and fermentation by probiotics is a promising strategy to enhance the prebiotic activity of polysaccharides. In this study, Lactobacillus rhamnosus was used to ferment APS, and response surface methodology was applied to optimize the fermentation parameters. The optimal conditions were determined as follows: 10.

Interfacial hydrogen bonds induced by porous FeCr bimetallic atomic sites for efficient oxygen reduction reaction.

Interfacial hydrogen bonds are pivotal in enhancing proton activity and accelerating the kinetics of proton-coupled electron transfer during electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Here we propose a novel FeCr bimetallic atomic sites catalyst supported on a honeycomb-like porous carbon layer, designed to optimize the microenvironment for efficient electrocatalytic ORR through the induction of interfacial hydrogen bonds. Characterizations, including X-ray absorption spectroscopy and in situ infrared spectroscopy, disclose the rearrangement of delocalized electrons due to the formation of FeCr sites, which facilitates the dissociation of interfacial water molecules and the subsequent formation of hydrogen bonds.

Polyarteritis nodosa presenting with severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report.

Background: Polyarteritis nodosa is a relatively uncommon type of systemic necrotizing vasculitis that primarily affects medium-sized arteries. While gastrointestinal involvement is known in polyarteritis nodosa, heavy gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastric ulceration is relatively uncommon. We present the case of an 81-year-old male of Chinese ethnicity who experienced severe gastrointestinal bleeding as a result of polyarteritis nodosa and an innovative treatment approach for a better patient outcomes.

Application characteristics and clinical effectiveness of clinical finding staging in guiding non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis involving 92 medical institutions.

Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that the radiographic phenotypes of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) often do not correlate with their clinical findings, which are the primary reason for seeking medical care. Therefore, at OARSI 2024, we proposed a clinical finding staging system-Chinese medicine staging (CMS)-to guide the treatment of KOA. However, the clinical effectiveness and application characteristics of CMS in guiding non-surgical treatment of KOA remain unclear.

Integrating single-cell RNA-Seq and machine learning to dissect tryptophan metabolism in ulcerative colitis.

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a persistent inflammatory bowels disease (IBD) characterized by immune response dysregulation and metabolic disruptions. Tryptophan metabolism has been believed as a significant factor in UC pathogenesis, with specific metabolites influencing immune modulation and gut microbiota interactions. However, the precise regulatory mechanisms and key genes involved remain unclear.

Association between all-cause mortality and triglyceride glucose body mass index among critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective cohort investigation.

Background: We determined utilizing a sepsis participant cohort whether there is a significant association between TyG-BMI (triglyceride glucose body mass index) and mortality rates at any stage.

Methods: Herein, a historical cohort investigation approach was adopted, using information provided by the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV (MIMIC-IV). We categorized the included individuals in accordance with their TyG-BMI data quartiles, and the primary outcomes were mortality during the hospital stay and death rate due to any reason at postadmission day 28, 90, and 365.

Targeting programmed cell death in diabetic kidney disease: from molecular mechanisms to pharmacotherapy.

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), one of the most prevalent microvascular complications of diabetes, arises from dysregulated glucose and lipid metabolism induced by hyperglycemia, resulting in the deterioration of renal cells such as podocytes and tubular epithelial cells. Programmed cell death (PCD), comprising apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis, represents a spectrum of cell demise processes intricately governed by genetic mechanisms in vivo. Under physiological conditions, PCD facilitates the turnover of cellular populations and serves as a protective mechanism to eliminate impaired podocytes or tubular epithelial cells, thereby preserving renal tissue homeostasis amidst hyperglycemic stress.

The effects and mechanisms of chai shao jie yu granules on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depressive rats based on network pharmacology.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Chai Shao Jie Yu Granules (CSJY) is a renowned and time-honored formula employed in clinical practice for the management of various conditions, notably depression. Depression, a prevalent psychiatric disorder, poses challenges with limited effective treatment options. Traditional herbal medicines have garnered increasing attention in the realm of combating depression, being perceived as safer alternatives to pharmacotherapy.

Downregulation of cardiac inflammation via the CaMKII δ/NF-κB pathway in heart failure by Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Angelicae Sinensis Radix.

Background: Inflammation serves an essential function in the occurrence and progression of heart failure (HF), especially in the early stage. Lonicerae japonicae Flos (LJF), Angelicae sinensis Radix (ASR), and their compatibility (LJF+ASR) can inhibit excessive inflammation and have significant cardioprotective effects. However, the primary active ingredients and mechanism of LJF and ASR in anti-inflammatory and anti-HF effect remain to be elucidated.

TG-MS Analysis for Elemental Composition of Organic Matters and Their Structural Properties.

A novel approach for determining the elemental content of organic matter through thermal gravimetric analysis coupled online with a mass spectrometer (TG-MS) is disclosed. This method not only yields results equivalent to ASTM analysis but also provides insight into the covalent bond structure within the sample. The principle of this technique consists of the combustion of organic matter in an oxygen-enriched environment within the thermogravimetric (TG) system.

Heterogenization of molecular chalcoxides for electro-& photochemical H production.

The endeavour to develop high-performance cost-effective catalytic systems with a minimal amount of active components and generation of hazardous waste is a significant and formidable step towards enhancing the hydrogen evolution reaction and the development of design principles with potential value in large scale applications. Here we investigate the heterogenization process of molecular chalcoxide catalysts and explore their electro- and photo-catalytic efficacy in driving the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Multifunctional ZnO-Loaded Colloidosomes with Multiple Synergies as a UV Filter.

ZnO nanoparticles with high safety and stability are often used as active ingredients in sunscreens to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. However, ZnO nanoparticles are easy to agglomerate, which will significantly affect the ultraviolet absorption and bacteriostatic properties, and the reactive oxygen species induced by the photocatalytic activity may result in irreversible secondary damage to the skin. Herein, the ZnO nanoparticles are dispersed uniformly on the surface of latex particles, and these composite particles are used as shell materials to construct self-assembled colloidosomes by high-gravity technology, which can improve the application properties with synergistic enrichment of the hollow structure.

Research on rheumatic heart disease from 2013 to early 2024: a bibliometric analysis.

Objectives: The aim of this bibliometric analysis was to highlight potential future areas for the practical application of research on rheumatic heart disease (RHD), considering past and current research efforts.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the WoSCC to find articles and reviews focused on RHD published between 2013 and 2024. Microsoft Excel 2019 was used to chart the annual productivity of research relevant to RHD, while ArcGIS (version 10.

A new subtype of papillary ductal carcinoma in situ with tall cell and reversed polarity morphology: a rare case report.

Background: According to previous studies, tall cell carcinoma with reversed polarity can be easily distinguished from ductal carcinoma in situ based on the absence of myoepithelium and a typical histologic feature. However, to the best of our knowledge, no cases of papillary ductal carcinoma exhibiting tall cell and reversed polarity features with intact myoepithelium have been reported, and thus its diagnosis and prognosis remain unclear.

Case Presentation: A 54-year-old female with a palpable lump in her right breast for 3 years.

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the contribution of smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells to fibrosis in human atrial tissue with atrial fibrillation.

Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) has high mortality and morbidity rates. However, the intracellular molecular complexity of the atrial tissue of patients with AF has not been adequately assessed.

Methods And Results: We investigated the cellular heterogeneity of human atrial tissue and changes in differentially expressed genes between cells using single-cell RNA sequencing, fluorescence in situ hybridization, intercellular communication, and cell trajectory analysis.

[Molecular mechanisms of fresh Panax ginseng in treating myocardial ischemia based on FoxO signaling pathway].

Based on the differences in the protective effects of fresh Panax ginseng and its processed products on myocardial ischemia in mice, this study identified the advantageous aspects of fresh P. ginseng. By using network pharmacology combined with cell model validation, the molecular mechanisms of fresh P.

[Quality assessment of animal experimental studies on traditional Chinese medicine treatment of cervical radiculopathy].

This study aims to assess the methodological and reporting quality of animal experimental studies on the treatment of cervical radiculopathy(CR) with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), analyze the deficiencies during the experimental process, and develop the methods to enhance the quality of such studies. The related articles were retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The methodological quality and reporting quality of the included studies were evaluated according to the risk of bias tool of the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation(SYRCLE) and the Animal Research: Reporting of in vivo Experiments(ARRIVE) 2.

[Effect of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction on Treg cells in rats with autoimmune thyroiditis through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway].

To investigate the effect of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction on regulatory T cells(Treg) in experimental rats with autoimmune thyroiditis(EAT) through the transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)/Smad signaling pathway. Female SD rats were immunized with iodine-rich drinking water combined with Freund's adjuvant and porcine thyroglobulin(pTG) to establish the EAT model of rats, and the levels of serum thyroperoxidase antibody(TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb) were detected. Pathological sections by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining were observed.

[Integrated evidence chain: a new strategy and methodology for effectiveness e valuation of traditional Chinese medicines].

The evaluation of the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has long been a "bottleneck" issue that restricts the healthy development and internationalization of TCM. This article systematically analyzes the differences in diagnostic and treatment principles, material composition, new drug development pathways, efficacy cognition, and evaluation methodology between Chinese and Western medicine from the underlying logic of medical perspective. On this basis, it integrates the evidence elements of clinical experience, experimental research, and clinical trials, and for the first time proposes and establishes a new strategy and methodology for the evaluation of the effectiveness of TCM: the integrated evidence chain-based effectiveness evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine(iEC-Eff), forming an integrated evaluation and confirmation model of "clinical experience-experimental research-clinical trial" for the effectiveness of TCM.

[Evidence map of clinical studies about treatment of hyperlipidemia with Chinese patent medicines in recent ten years].

Evidence mapping was performed to review the clinical trials and systematic reviews about the treatment of hyperlipidemia with Chinese patent medicines in recent ten years. A total of 387 clinical studies and 18 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis involving 45 Chinese patent medicines commonly used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia in recent ten years were retrieved from Chinese and English academic publication databases. The article information was extracted by reading the abstract and full text, and the evidence of publication trend, combined medication, intervention course, complications, and outcome indicators was sorted out.

[Network Meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of Chinese medicine injections for dilated cardiomyopathy].

Bayesian network Meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of different Chinese medicine injections for dilated cardiomyopathy(DCM). CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, EMbase, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for the randomized controlled trial(RCT) from the inception to January 2024.