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Zhang C, Jing T, Wang F, Gao X, Xu C, Sun Y. Chemotherapy plus estramustine for management of castration-resistant prostate cancer: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Actas Urol Esp 2014; 38:184-91. [PMID: 24507454 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2013.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Estramustine, an agent with both hormonal and non-hormonal effects in men, is supposed to be effective in treating castration-resistant prostate cancer. However, previous studies have reported conflicting results. We conducted this meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of additional estramustine to chemotherapy. METHODS Data sources including PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched to identify potentially relevant randomized controlled trials. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) response, overall survival, and grade 3 to 4 toxicity were analyzed. RESULTS Seven randomized controlled trials, a total of 839 patients, were enrolled. The pooled odds ratio for PSA response was 3.02 (95% CI=1.69-5.39, P=.0002); the pooled hazard ratio for overall survival was .95 (95% CI=.80-1.14, P=.58); the pooled odds ratio for nausea/vomiting and cardiovascular toxicity were 3.90 (95% CI=1.05-14.45, P=.04) and 2.22 (95% CI=1.15-4.30, P=.02). No significant difference was detected for neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, fatigue, or neuropathy (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS According to this meta-analysis, chemotherapy with additional estramustine increased the PSA response rate. However, it increased the risk of grade 3 or 4 adverse effects such as nausea/vomiting and cardiovascular events, and the overall survival was not improved for castration-resistant prostate cancer patients.
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Wu QY, Li WW, Li N, Li TF, Zhang C, Ni T, Cui YX, Li XJ, Xia XY. A novel nonsense mutation of ADAR1 gene in a Chinese patient with dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 28:1832-3. [PMID: 24673593 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Zhao L, Chen X, Cai L, Zhang C, Wang Q, Jing S, Chen G, Li J, Zhang J, Fang Y. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose study of the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of benvitimod, a candidate drug for the treatment of psoriasis. J Clin Pharm Ther 2014; 39:418-23. [PMID: 24673513 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ablikim M, Achasov MN, Ai XC, Albayrak O, Ambrose DJ, An FF, An Q, Bai JZ, Baldini Ferroli R, Ban Y, Bennett JV, Bertani M, Bian JM, Boger E, Bondarenko O, Boyko I, Braun S, Briere RA, Cai H, Cai X, Cakir O, Calcaterra A, Cao GF, Cetin SA, Chang JF, Chelkov G, Chen G, Chen HS, Chen JC, Chen ML, Chen SJ, Chen X, Chen XR, Chen YB, Cheng HP, Chu XK, Chu YP, Cronin-Hennessy D, Dai HL, Dai JP, Dedovich D, Deng ZY, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, Ding WM, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong LY, Dong MY, Du SX, Fan JZ, Fang J, Fang SS, Fang Y, Fava L, Feng CQ, Fu CD, Fu JL, Fuks O, Gao Q, Gao Y, Geng C, Goetzen K, Gong WX, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu MH, Gu YT, Guan YH, Guo AQ, Guo LB, Guo T, Guo YP, Han YL, Harris FA, He KL, He M, He ZY, Held T, Heng YK, Hou ZL, Hu C, Hu HM, Hu JF, Hu T, Huang GM, Huang GS, Huang JS, Huang L, Huang XT, Huang Y, Hussain T, Ji CS, Ji Q, Ji QP, Ji XB, Ji XL, Jiang LL, Jiang XS, Jiao JB, Jiao Z, Jin DP, Jin S, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang XL, Kang XS, Kavatsyuk M, Kloss B, Kopf B, Kornicer M, Kuehn W, Kupsc A, Lai W, Lange JS, Lara M, Larin P, Leyhe M, Li CH, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li DM, Li F, Li G, Li HB, Li JC, Li K, Li K, Li L, Li PR, Li QJ, Li T, Li WD, Li WG, Li XL, Li XN, Li XQ, Li XR, Li ZB, Liang H, Liang YF, Liang YT, Lin DX, Liu BJ, Liu CL, Liu CX, Liu FH, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HB, Liu HH, Liu HM, Liu J, Liu JP, Liu K, Liu KY, Liu PL, Liu Q, Liu SB, Liu X, Liu YB, Liu ZA, Liu Z, Liu Z, Loehner H, Lou XC, Lu GR, Lu HJ, Lu HL, Lu JG, Lu XR, Lu Y, Lu YP, Luo CL, Luo MX, Luo T, Luo XL, Lv M, Ma FC, Ma HL, Ma QM, Ma S, Ma T, Ma XY, Maas FE, Maggiora M, Malik QA, Mao YJ, Mao ZP, Messchendorp JG, Min J, Min TJ, Mitchell RE, Mo XH, Mo YJ, Moeini H, Morales Morales C, Moriya K, Muchnoi NY, Muramatsu H, Nefedov Y, Nikolaev IB, Ning Z, Nisar S, Niu XY, Olsen SL, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pelizaeus M, Peng HP, Peters K, Ping JL, Ping RG, Poling R, Prencipe E, Qi M, Qian S, Qiao CF, Qin LQ, Qin XS, Qin Y, Qin ZH, Qiu JF, Rashid KH, Redmer CF, Ripka M, Rong G, Ruan XD, Sarantsev A, Schoenning K, Schumann S, Shan W, Shao M, Shen CP, Shen XY, Sheng HY, Shepherd MR, Song WM, Song XY, Spataro S, Spruck B, Sun GX, Sun JF, Sun SS, Sun YJ, Sun YZ, Sun ZJ, Sun ZT, Tang CJ, Tang X, Tapan I, Thorndike EH, Toth D, Ullrich M, Uman I, Varner GS, Wang B, Wang D, Wang DY, Wang K, Wang LL, Wang LS, Wang M, Wang P, Wang PL, Wang QJ, Wang SG, Wang W, Wang XF, Wang YD, Wang YF, Wang YQ, Wang Z, Wang ZG, Wang ZH, Wang ZY, Wei DH, Wei JB, Weidenkaff P, Wen SP, Werner M, Wiedner U, Wolke M, Wu LH, Wu N, Wu Z, Xia LG, Xia Y, Xiao D, Xiao ZJ, Xie YG, Xiu QL, Xu GF, Xu L, Xu QJ, Xu QN, Xu XP, Xue Z, Yan L, Yan WB, Yan WC, Yan YH, Yang HX, Yang Y, Yang YX, Ye H, Ye M, Ye MH, Yu BX, Yu CX, Yu HW, Yu JS, Yu SP, Yuan CZ, Yuan WL, Yuan Y, Zafar AA, Zallo A, Zang SL, Zeng Y, Zhang BX, Zhang BY, Zhang C, Zhang CB, Zhang CC, Zhang DH, Zhang HH, Zhang HY, Zhang JJ, Zhang JQ, Zhang JW, Zhang JY, Zhang JZ, Zhang SH, Zhang XJ, Zhang XY, Zhang Y, Zhang YH, Zhang ZH, Zhang ZP, Zhang ZY, Zhao G, Zhao JW, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao MG, Zhao Q, Zhao QW, Zhao SJ, Zhao TC, Zhao XH, Zhao YB, Zhao ZG, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng JP, Zheng YH, Zhong B, Zhou L, Zhou L, Zhou X, Zhou XK, Zhou XR, Zhou XY, Zhu K, Zhu KJ, Zhu XL, Zhu YC, Zhu YS, Zhu ZA, Zhuang J, Zou BS, Zou JH. Observation of e+e- → γX(3872) at BESIII. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2014; 112:092001. [PMID: 24655246 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.112.092001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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With data samples collected with the BESIII detector operating at the BEPCII storage ring at center-of-mass energies from 4.009 to 4.420 GeV, the process e+e-→ γX(3872) is observed for the first time with a statistical significance of 6.3σ. The measured mass of the X(3872) is (3871.9 ± 0.7s tat ± 0.2 syst) MeV/c(2), in agreement with previous measurements. Measurements of the product of the cross section σ[e+e- → γX(3872)] and the branching fraction B[X(3872)→π+π-J/ψ] at center-of-mass energies 4.009, 4.229, 4.260, and 4.360 GeV are reported. Our measurements are consistent with expectations for the radiative transition process Y(4260) → γX(3872).
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Akerib DS, Araújo HM, Bai X, Bailey AJ, Balajthy J, Bedikian S, Bernard E, Bernstein A, Bolozdynya A, Bradley A, Byram D, Cahn SB, Carmona-Benitez MC, Chan C, Chapman JJ, Chiller AA, Chiller C, Clark K, Coffey T, Currie A, Curioni A, Dazeley S, de Viveiros L, Dobi A, Dobson J, Dragowsky EM, Druszkiewicz E, Edwards B, Faham CH, Fiorucci S, Flores C, Gaitskell RJ, Gehman VM, Ghag C, Gibson KR, Gilchriese MGD, Hall C, Hanhardt M, Hertel SA, Horn M, Huang DQ, Ihm M, Jacobsen RG, Kastens L, Kazkaz K, Knoche R, Kyre S, Lander R, Larsen NA, Lee C, Leonard DS, Lesko KT, Lindote A, Lopes MI, Lyashenko A, Malling DC, Mannino R, McKinsey DN, Mei DM, Mock J, Moongweluwan M, Morad J, Morii M, Murphy ASJ, Nehrkorn C, Nelson H, Neves F, Nikkel JA, Ott RA, Pangilinan M, Parker PD, Pease EK, Pech K, Phelps P, Reichhart L, Shutt T, Silva C, Skulski W, Sofka CJ, Solovov VN, Sorensen P, Stiegler T, O'Sullivan K, Sumner TJ, Svoboda R, Sweany M, Szydagis M, Taylor D, Tennyson B, Tiedt DR, Tripathi M, Uvarov S, Verbus JR, Walsh N, Webb R, White JT, White D, Witherell MS, Wlasenko M, Wolfs FLH, Woods M, Zhang C. First results from the LUX dark matter experiment at the Sanford underground research facility. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2014; 112:091303. [PMID: 24655239 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.112.091303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) experiment is a dual-phase xenon time-projection chamber operating at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (Lead, South Dakota). The LUX cryostat was filled for the first time in the underground laboratory in February 2013. We report results of the first WIMP search data set, taken during the period from April to August 2013, presenting the analysis of 85.3 live days of data with a fiducial volume of 118 kg. A profile-likelihood analysis technique shows our data to be consistent with the background-only hypothesis, allowing 90% confidence limits to be set on spin-independent WIMP-nucleon elastic scattering with a minimum upper limit on the cross section of 7.6 × 10(-46) cm(2) at a WIMP mass of 33 GeV/c(2). We find that the LUX data are in disagreement with low-mass WIMP signal interpretations of the results from several recent direct detection experiments.
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Liu WB, Hu XH, Zhang XW, Deng MX, Nie L, Hui SS, Duan W, Tao M, Zhang C, Liu J, Hu WF, Huang ZX, Li L, Yi M, Li TT, Wang L, Liu Y, Liu SJ, Li DWC. Protein serine/threonine Phosphotase-2A is differentially expressed and regulates eye development in vertebrates. Curr Mol Med 2014; 13:1376-84. [PMID: 23826917 DOI: 10.2174/15665240113139990061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2013] [Revised: 06/18/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Protein serine/threonine phosphatase-2A (PP-2A) is one of the key enzymes responsible for dephosphorylation in vertebrates. PP-2A-mediated dephosphorylation participates in many different biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, transformation, apoptosis, autophage and senescence. However, whether PP-2A directly controls animal development remains to be explored. Here, we present direct evidence to show that PP-2A displays important functions in regulating eye development of vertebrates. Using goldfish as a model system, we have demonstrated the following novel information. First, inhibition of PP-2A activity leads to significant death of the treated embryos, which is derived from blastomere apoptosis associated with enhanced phosphorylation of Bcl-XL at Ser-62, and the survived embryos displayed severe phenotype in the eye. Second, knockdown of PP-2A with morpholino oligomers leads to significant death of the injected embryos. The survived embryos from PP-2A knockdown displayed clear retardation in lens differentiation. Finally, overexpression of each catalytic subunit of PP-2A also causes death of majority of the injected embryos and leads to absence of goldfish eye lens or severely disturbed differentiation. Together, our results provide direct evidence that protein phosphatase-2A is important for normal eye development in goldfish.
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Brite J, Shiroma EJ, Bowers K, Yeung E, Laughon SK, Grewal JG, Zhang C. Height and the risk of gestational diabetes: variations by race/ethnicity. Diabet Med 2014; 31:332-40. [PMID: 24308574 PMCID: PMC4205756 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Revised: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 10/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIMS Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication affecting races/ethnicities disproportionally. Adult height, an indicator of both genetic and early-life factors, is inconsistently associated with gestational diabetes risk. We examined the association and whether it varies by races in a nationally representative US cohort. METHODS Analyses were conducted among 135 861 pregnancies in the Consortium on Safe Labor, 5567 of which were diagnosed with gestational diabetes based on medical records review. Generalized estimating equations were used to estimate odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of gestational diabetes, controlling for other risk factors including body weight. Additionally, a meta-analysis of 15 761 pregnancies with gestational diabetes and 205 828 without gestational diabetes was conducted to estimate the pooled mean difference in height between those with gestational diabetes and control subjects. RESULTS Height was inversely associated with gestational diabetes risk across races/ethnicities, with the strongest association among Asians (P for interaction < 0.01). Comparing extreme quartiles (> 168 vs. < 157 cm), adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 0.18 (0.09-0.36) for Asians/Pacific Islanders, 0.33 (0.29-0.38) for non-Hispanic white women, 0.39 (0.31-0.51) for Hispanics and 0.59 (0.47-0.75) for non-Hispanic black women. Meta-analysis found women with gestational diabetes to be significantly shorter than others. CONCLUSIONS Taller women are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, with the magnitude of association varying significantly across races/ethnicities.
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Zhang C, Houtman C, Zhu J. Using low temperature to balance enzymatic saccharification and furan formation during SPORL pretreatment of Douglas-fir. Process Biochem 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2013.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Wang L, He H, Zhang C, Sun L, Liu S, Yue R. Excellent antimicrobial properties of silver-loaded mesoporous silica SBA-15. J Appl Microbiol 2014; 116:1106-18. [PMID: 24779579 PMCID: PMC7167009 DOI: 10.1111/jam.12443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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AIMS To synthesize silver-loaded mesoporous silica SBA-15 (Ag/SBA-15) materials and examine their antimicrobial action and antimicrobial mechanism. METHODS AND RESULTS Ag/SBA-15 materials were prepared by means of incipient wetness impregnation, impregnation and direct hydrothermal synthesis methods. The antimicrobial activity of Ag/SBA-15 was investigated using Escherichia coli as an indicator bacterium, and the antimicrobial mechanism was explored. The properties and Ag(+) release behaviour of Ag/SBA-15 materials were compared. Experimental results showed that Ag/SBA-15 materials resulted in 7·5 log inactivation of E. coli for only 60 min, which exhibited very high antimicrobial activities at room temperature without using any light or electrical power input. The cell wall and cell membrane were destroyed in the antimicrobial process, leading to leakage of intracellular components. The formation of extracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) involved in the bactericidal process was confirmed. Production of intracellular ROS was also discovered. CONCLUSIONS Ag/SBA-15 exhibited high antimicrobial activity against E. coli. This antimicrobial effect was a synergistic action between extracellular ROS and the toxicity of Ag(+) , which induced intracellular ROS production and subsequent cell death. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study revealed for the first time the antimicrobial activities and mechanisms of Ag/SBA-15 materials prepared with different methods.
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Xiong B, Ma L, Cheng Y, Zhang C. Clinical effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:1321-30. [PMID: 25239442 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2014.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIMS To assess the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for advanced gastric cancer (AGC). METHODS By searching electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library) and ASCO proceedings from 1990 to 2012, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which compared the effect of NAC-combined surgery versus surgery alone in AGC were included. All calculations and statistical tests were performed using RevMan 5.0 software. RESULTS 12 RCTs with a total of 1820 patients were included. All patients had locally advanced but resectable gastric cancer and received NAC. NAC can slightly improve the survival rate (OR = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.07-1.64, P = 0.01), with little or no significant benefits in subgroup analyses between either different population or regimens. NAC can significantly improve the 3-year progression-free survival (PFS) (OR: 1.85, 95% CI: 1.39-2.46, p < 0.0001), tumor down-staging rate (OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.26, 2.33, p = 0.0006) and R0 resection rate (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.08-1.78, P = 0.01) of patients with AGC. There was no difference between the two arms, in terms of relapse rates (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 0.60-1.78, p = 0.92), operative complications (OR: 1.20, 95% CI: 0.90-1.58, p = 0.21), perioperative mortality (OR: 1.14, 95% CI: 0.64-2.05, p = 0.65) and grade 3/4 adverse effects: gastrointestinal problem (OR: 0.57, 95% CI: 0.25-1.30, p = 0.18), leukopenia (OR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.41-1.91, p = 0.75), thrombocytopenia (OR: 1.27, 95% CI: 0.27-5.93, p = 0.76). CONCLUSION NAC is effective and safe. However, further prospective multi-national and multi-center RCTs are still needed in order to investigate the long-term oncological and functional outcomes to define the clinical benefits of NAC and the most effective strategies for AGC.
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Wang K, Guo W, Li N, Shi J, Zhang C, Lau WY, Wu M, Cheng S. Alpha-1-fucosidase as a prognostic indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma following hepatectomy: a large-scale, long-term study. Br J Cancer 2014; 110:1811-9. [PMID: 24569461 PMCID: PMC3974071 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2014.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Revised: 10/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: Preoperative alpha-L-fucosidase (AFU) has been used as a diagnostic biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but its role as a prognostic predictor after partial hepatectomy has not been well defined. The study aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of preoperative serum AFU for HCC patients after hepatic resection. Methods: A retrospective training data set and a prospective validation data set were used to evaluate the prognosis of HCC after partial hepatectomy. A total of 669 patients with histopathologically confirmed HCC were enrolled. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify the prognostic significance of preoperative serum AFU. Results: The retrospective training data set showed a preoperative AFU>35 u l−1 should be used. The prospective validation data set showed preoperative AFU was an independent prognostic factor of overall survival (OS) (P=0.008; hazard ratio: 2.333; 95% confidence interval: 1.249–4.369). Patients with a preoperative AFU>35 u l−1 had a lower recurrence-free survival rate and an OS rate than those with AFU⩽35 u l−1, and they have a higher tendency to form macrovascular invasion. Furthermore, the prognostic significance of AFU>35 u l−1 could also be applied to patients with alpha-fetoprotein levels of ⩽400 ng ml−1. Conclusions: Preoperative serum AFU is a prognostic predictor of HCC.
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Torun B, Kunze C, Zhang C, Kühne TD, Grundmeier G. Study of water adsorption and capillary bridge formation for SiO2nanoparticle layers by means of a combined in situ FT-IR reflection spectroscopy and QCM-D set-up. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2014; 16:7377-84. [DOI: 10.1039/c3cp54912g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Liu S, Ow A, Ruan M, Yang W, Zhang C, Wang L, Zhang C. Prognostic factors in primary salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma: an analysis of 376 cases in an Eastern Chinese population. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014; 43:667-73. [PMID: 24568836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2014.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2013] [Revised: 01/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is an infrequent malignant neoplasm that originates most commonly in the salivary glands. The present study aimed to provide new information on prognostic factors in patients with salivary gland MEC. A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients diagnosed with primary salivary gland MEC between 2003 and 2010 was conducted. The incidence of MEC in the minor salivary glands (62.2%) was almost twice that in the major salivary glands (37.8%). The most frequently affected sites were the parotid gland and palate. Lymph node metastasis was reported more frequently in male than female patients (P = 0.02), in high-grade than low/intermediate grade lesions (P < 0.001), and in lesions involving the submandibular gland (P < 0.001). The disease-free survival (DFS) at 5 years was 80.47%, with rates of 98.0%, 86.5%, and 38.5% for low-, intermediate-, and high-grade tumours, respectively. Among various clinicopathological factors, the only independent prognostic factor was histological grade (P < 0.001). Primary tumour site and histological grade are two important factors affecting cervical lymph node metastasis. Histological grade is the only independent factor affecting survival beyond tumor lymph node metastasis (TNM) staging in salivary gland MEC. Further advances in therapy are needed to improve the outcomes for patients with high-grade lesions.
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Gorina E, Zhang C, Larson P, Getz EB. Evaluation of IgG formation to trace mammalian proteins in hemophilia patients treated with a recombinant therapeutic protein preparation. J Thromb Haemost 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2003.tb05371.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhang C, Diorio N, Lavrentovich OD, Jákli A. Helical nanofilaments of bent-core liquid crystals with a second twist. Nat Commun 2014; 5:3302. [DOI: 10.1038/ncomms4302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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An FP, Balantekin AB, Band HR, Beriguete W, Bishai M, Blyth S, Brown RL, Butorov I, Cao GF, Cao J, Carr R, Chan YL, Chang JF, Chang Y, Chasman C, Chen HS, Chen HY, Chen SJ, Chen SM, Chen XC, Chen XH, Chen Y, Chen YX, Cheng YP, Cherwinka JJ, Chu MC, Cummings JP, de Arcos J, Deng ZY, Ding YY, Diwan MV, Draeger E, Du XF, Dwyer DA, Edwards WR, Ely SR, Fu JY, Ge LQ, Gill R, Gonchar M, Gong GH, Gong H, Gornushkin YA, Gu WQ, Guan MY, Guo XH, Hackenburg RW, Hahn RL, Han GH, Hans S, He M, Heeger KM, Heng YK, Hinrichs P, Hor Y, Hsiung YB, Hu BZ, Hu LJ, Hu LM, Hu T, Hu W, Huang EC, Huang HX, Huang HZ, Huang XT, Huber P, Hussain G, Isvan Z, Jaffe DE, Jaffke P, Jetter S, Ji XL, Ji XP, Jiang HJ, Jiao JB, Johnson RA, Kang L, Kettell SH, Kramer M, Kwan KK, Kwok MW, Kwok T, Lai WC, Lai WH, Lau K, Lebanowski L, Lee J, Lei RT, Leitner R, Leung A, Leung JKC, Lewis CA, Li DJ, Li F, Li GS, Li QJ, Li WD, Li XN, Li XQ, Li YF, Li ZB, Liang H, Lin CJ, Lin GL, Lin SK, Lin YC, Ling JJ, Link JM, Littenberg L, Littlejohn BR, Liu DW, Liu H, Liu JC, Liu JL, Liu SS, Liu YB, Lu C, Lu HQ, Luk KB, Ma QM, Ma XB, Ma XY, Ma YQ, McDonald KT, McFarlane MC, McKeown RD, Meng Y, Mitchell I, Nakajima Y, Napolitano J, Naumov D, Naumova E, Nemchenok I, Ngai HY, Ngai WK, Ning Z, Ochoa-Ricoux JP, Olshevski A, Patton S, Pec V, Peng JC, Piilonen LE, Pinsky L, Pun CSJ, Qi FZ, Qi M, Qian X, Raper N, Ren B, Ren J, Rosero R, Roskovec B, Ruan XC, Shao BB, Steiner H, Sun GX, Sun JL, Tam YH, Tanaka HK, Tang X, Themann H, Trentalange S, Tsai O, Tsang KV, Tsang RHM, Tull CE, Tung YC, Viren B, Vorobel V, Wang CH, Wang LS, Wang LY, Wang LZ, Wang M, Wang NY, Wang RG, Wang W, Wang WW, Wang X, Wang YF, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang ZM, Webber DM, Wei H, Wei YD, Wen LJ, Whisnant K, White CG, Whitehead L, Wise T, Wong HLH, Wong SCF, Worcester E, Wu Q, Xia DM, Xia JK, Xia X, Xing ZZ, Xu J, Xu JL, Xu JY, Xu Y, Xue T, Yan J, Yang CG, Yang L, Yang MS, Ye M, Yeh M, Yeh YS, Young BL, Yu GY, Yu JY, Yu ZY, Zang SL, Zhan L, Zhang C, Zhang FH, Zhang JW, Zhang QM, Zhang SH, Zhang YC, Zhang YH, Zhang YM, Zhang YX, Zhang ZJ, Zhang ZP, Zhang ZY, Zhao J, Zhao QW, Zhao YB, Zheng L, Zhong WL, Zhou L, Zhou ZY, Zhuang HL, Zou JH. Spectral measurement of electron antineutrino oscillation amplitude and frequency at Daya Bay. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2014; 112:061801. [PMID: 24580686 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.112.061801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A measurement of the energy dependence of antineutrino disappearance at the Daya Bay reactor neutrino experiment is reported. Electron antineutrinos (ν¯(e)) from six 2.9 GW(th) reactors were detected with six detectors deployed in two near (effective baselines 512 and 561 m) and one far (1579 m) underground experimental halls. Using 217 days of data, 41 589 (203 809 and 92 912) antineutrino candidates were detected in the far hall (near halls). An improved measurement of the oscillation amplitude sin(2)2θ(13)=0.090(-0.009)(+0.008) and the first direct measurement of the ν¯(e) mass-squared difference |Δm(ee)2|=(2.59(-0.20)(+0.19))×10(-3) eV2 is obtained using the observed ν¯(e) rates and energy spectra in a three-neutrino framework. This value of |Δm(ee)2| is consistent with |Δm(μμ)2| measured by muon neutrino disappearance, supporting the three-flavor oscillation model.
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Tao M, You CP, Zhao RR, Liu SJ, Zhang ZH, Zhang C, Liu Y. Animal Mitochondria: Evolution, Function, and Disease. Curr Mol Med 2014; 14:115-24. [DOI: 10.2174/15665240113136660081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Gustafson J, Shipilin M, Zhang C, Stierle A, Hejral U, Ruett U, Gutowski O, Carlsson PA, Skoglundh M, Lundgren E. High-Energy Surface X-ray Diffraction for Fast Surface Structure Determination. Science 2014; 343:758-61. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1246834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Gao L, Li Y, Zhang Y, Chen X, Gao L, Zhang C, Liu Y, Kong P, Wang Q, Su Y, Wang C, Wang S, Li B, Sun A, Du X, Zeng D, Li J, Liu H, Zhang X. Long-term outcome of HLA-haploidentical hematopoietic SCT without in vitro T-cell depletion for adult severe aplastic anemia after modified conditioning and supportive therapy. Bone Marrow Transplant 2014; 49:519-24. [PMID: 24464145 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2013.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2013] [Revised: 10/22/2013] [Accepted: 12/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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HLA-haploidentical hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) is an option for severe aplastic anemia (SAA) patients. Here, we evaluated the outcomes of 26 adult-SAA patients who received HLA-haploidentical HSCT in five transplant centers in southwestern China. Most of the patients in this study failed prior therapy and were transfused heavily before the transplantation. The patients received fludarabine+cyclophosphamide+antithymocyte globulin as conditioning regimens and then unmanipulated peripheral blood plus marrow transplantation. Micafungin, i.v. Ig and recombinant human TPO were used for post-grafting infection prevention and supportive care. Of 26 patients, 25 achieved engraftment at a median of 13 days (range, 11-19 days) after HSCT. One of 25 patients experienced graft rejection and did not achieve sustained engraftment after second HSCT. Therefore, the final engraftment rate was 92.3%. Three of 25 (12%) patients developed acute GVHD, 10 of 25 (40%) patients developed chronic GVHD (9 with limited whereas the other with extensive). The OS rate was 84.6% and the average follow-up time was 1313.2 (738-2005) days for surviving patients. This encouraging result suggests that HLA-haploidentical HSCT is an effective therapeutic option for adults with acquired SAA if an HLA-identical donor is not available.
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Jiang H, Sun SL, Zhang C, Yuan E, Wei QY, Zeng Z. Antioxidative Activities of Natural Hydroxy-Bearing Cinnamaldehydes and Cinnamic Acids: A Comparative Study. TROP J PHARM RES 2014. [DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v12i6.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ning R, Chopp M, Zacharek A, Yan T, Zhang C, Roberts C, Lu M, Chen J. Neamine induces neuroprotection after acute ischemic stroke in type one diabetic rats. Neuroscience 2014; 257:76-85. [PMID: 24211797 PMCID: PMC3889124 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.10.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2013] [Revised: 10/25/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Angiogenin is a member of the ribonuclease superfamily and promotes degradation of the basement membrane and the extracellular matrix. After stroke in type one diabetes (T1DM) rats, Angiogenin is significantly increased and the Angiogenin is inversely correlated with functional outcome. Neamine, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, blocks nuclear translocation of Angiogenin, thereby abolishing the biological activity of Angiogenin. In this study, we therefore investigated the effect and underlying protective mechanisms of Neamine treatment of stroke in T1DM. METHODS T1DM was induced in male Wistar rats by streptozotocin (60mg/kg, ip), and T1DM rats were subjected to embolic middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAo). Neamine (10mg/kg ip) was administered at 2, 24 and 48h after the induction of embolic MCAo. A battery of functional outcome tests was performed. Blood-brain barrier (BBB) leakage, and lesion volume were evaluated and immunostaining, and Western blot were performed. RESULTS Neamine treatment of stroke in T1DM rats significantly decreased BBB leakage and lesion volume as well as improved functional outcome compared to T1DM-control. Neamine also significantly decreased apoptosis and cleaved caspase-3 in the ischemic brain. Using immunostaining, we found that Neamine treatment significantly decreased nuclear Angiogenin, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NFκB) activity, advanced glycation endproducts receptor (RAGE) number, the positive area of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and increased Angeopoietin-1 expression compared to T1DM-MCAo control rats. Western blot results are consistent with the immunostaining. CONCLUSION Neamine treatment of stroke is neuroprotective in T1DM rats. Inhibition of neuroinflammatory factor expression and decrease of BBB leakage may contribute to Neamine-induced neuroprotective effects after stroke in T1DM rats.
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Ablikim M, Achasov MN, Albayrak O, Ambrose DJ, An FF, An Q, Bai JZ, Baldini Ferroli R, Ban Y, Becker J, Bennett JV, Bertani M, Bian JM, Boger E, Bondarenko O, Boyko I, Braun S, Briere RA, Bytev V, Cai H, Cai X, Cakir O, Calcaterra A, Cao GF, Cetin SA, Chang JF, Chelkov G, Chen G, Chen HS, Chen JC, Chen ML, Chen SJ, Chen XR, Chen YB, Cheng HP, Chu XK, Chu YP, Cronin-Hennessy D, Dai HL, Dai JP, Dedovich D, Deng ZY, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, Ding WM, Ding Y, Dong LY, Dong MY, Du SX, Fang J, Fang SS, Fava L, Feng CQ, Friedel P, Fu CD, Fu JL, Fuks O, Gao Y, Geng C, Goetzen K, Gong WX, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu MH, Gu YT, Guan YH, Guo AQ, Guo LB, Guo T, Guo YP, Han YL, Harris FA, He KL, He M, He ZY, Held T, Heng YK, Hou ZL, Hu C, Hu HM, Hu JF, Hu T, Huang GM, Huang GS, Huang JS, Huang L, Huang XT, Huang Y, Hussain T, Ji CS, Ji Q, Ji QP, Ji XB, Ji XL, Jiang LL, Jiang XS, Jiao JB, Jiao Z, Jin DP, Jin S, Jing FF, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kavatsyuk M, Kloss B, Kopf B, Kornicer M, Kuehn W, Lai W, Lange JS, Lara M, Larin P, Leyhe M, Li CH, Li C, Li C, Li DL, Li DM, Li F, Li G, Li HB, Li JC, Li K, Li L, Li N, Li PR, Li QJ, Li WD, Li WG, Li XL, Li XN, Li XQ, Li XR, Li ZB, Liang H, Liang YF, Liang YT, Liao GR, Lin DX, Liu BJ, Liu CL, Liu CX, Liu FH, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HB, Liu HH, Liu HM, Liu JP, Liu K, Liu KY, Liu PL, Liu Q, Liu SB, Liu X, Liu YB, Liu ZA, Liu Z, Liu Z, Loehner H, Lou XC, Lu GR, Lu HJ, Lu JG, Lu XR, Lu YP, Luo CL, Luo MX, Luo T, Luo XL, Lv M, Ma FC, Ma HL, Ma QM, Ma S, Ma T, Ma XY, Maas FE, Maggiora M, Malik QA, Mao YJ, Mao ZP, Messchendorp JG, Min J, Min TJ, Mitchell RE, Mo XH, Moeini H, MoralesMorales C, Moriya K, Muchnoi NY, Muramatsu H, Nefedov Y, Nikolaev IB, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen SL, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Park JW, Pelizaeus M, Peng HP, Peters K, Ping JL, Ping RG, Poling R, Prencipe E, Qi M, Qian S, Qiao CF, Qin LQ, Qin XS, Qin Y, Qin ZH, Qiu JF, Rashid KH, Redmer CF, Ripka M, Rong G, Ruan XD, Sarantsev A, Schumann S, Shan W, Shao M, Shen CP, Shen XY, Sheng HY, Shepherd MR, Song WM, Song XY, Spataro S, Spruck B, Sun GX, Sun JF, Sun SS, Sun YJ, Sun YZ, Sun ZJ, Sun ZT, Tang CJ, Tang X, Tapan I, Thorndike EH, Toth D, Ullrich M, Uman I, Varner GS, Wang B, Wang D, Wang DY, Wang K, Wang LL, Wang LS, Wang M, Wang P, Wang PL, Wang QJ, Wang SG, Wang XF, Wang XL, Wang YD, Wang YF, Wang YQ, Wang Z, Wang ZG, Wang ZH, Wang ZY, Wei DH, Wei JB, Weidenkaff P, Wen QG, Wen SP, Werner M, Wiedner U, Wu LH, Wu N, Wu SX, Wu W, Wu Z, Xia LG, Xia YX, Xiao ZJ, Xie YG, Xiu QL, Xu GF, Xu QJ, Xu QN, Xu XP, Xue Z, Yan L, Yan WB, Yan WC, Yan YH, Yang HX, Yang Y, Yang YX, Yang YZ, Ye H, Ye M, Ye MH, Yu BX, Yu CX, Yu HW, Yu JS, Yu SP, Yuan CZ, Yuan WL, Yuan Y, Zafar AA, Zallo A, Zang SL, Zeng Y, Zhang BX, Zhang BY, Zhang C, Zhang CB, Zhang CC, Zhang DH, Zhang HH, Zhang HY, Zhang JL, Zhang JQ, Zhang JW, Zhang JY, Zhang JZ, Zhang L, Zhang SH, Zhang XJ, Zhang XY, Zhang Y, Zhang YH, Zhang ZP, Zhang ZY, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao JW, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao MG, Zhao Q, Zhao SJ, Zhao TC, Zhao XH, Zhao YB, Zhao ZG, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng JP, Zheng YH, Zhong B, Zhou L, Zhou X, Zhou XK, Zhou XR, Zhu K, Zhu KJ, Zhu XL, Zhu YC, Zhu YS, Zhu ZA, Zhuang J, Zou BS, Zou JH. Observation of a charged (DD*)± mass peak in e+ e- → πDD* at sqrt[s] = 4.26 GeV. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2014; 112:022001. [PMID: 24484002 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.112.022001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We report on a study of the process e+ e- → π± (DD*)∓ at sqrt[s] = 4.26 GeV using a 525 pb(-1) data sample collected with the BESIII detector at the BEPCII storage ring. A distinct charged structure is observed in the (DD*)∓ invariant mass distribution. When fitted to a mass-dependent-width Breit-Wigner line shape, the pole mass and width are determined to be Mpole = (3883.9±1.5(stat)±4.2(syst)) MeV/c2 and Γpole = (24.8±3.3(stat)±11.0(syst)) MeV. The mass and width of the structure, which we refer to as Zc(3885), are 2σ and 1σ, respectively, below those of the Zc(3900) → π± J/ψ peak observed by BESIII and Belle in π+ π- J/ψ final states produced at the same center-of-mass energy. The angular distribution of the πZc(3885) system favors a JP = 1+ quantum number assignment for the structure and disfavors 1- or 0-. The Born cross section times the DD* branching fraction of the Zc(3885) is measured to be σ(e+ e- → π± Zc(3885)∓)×B(Zc(3885)∓ → (DD*)∓) = (83.5±6.6(stat)±22.0(syst)) pb. Assuming the Zc(3885) → DD* signal reported here and the Zc(3900) → πJ/ψ signal are from the same source, the partial width ratio (Γ(Zc(3885) → DD*)/Γ(Zc(3900) → πJ/ψ)) = 6.2±1.1(stat)±2.7(syst) is determined.
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Zhang C, Malhotra SV, Francis AJ. Toxicity of ionic liquids to Clostridium sp. and effects on uranium biosorption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2014; 264:246-253. [PMID: 24316798 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2013] [Revised: 10/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/01/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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As green solvents ionic liquids (ILs) show high potential in nuclear industry for extraction and purification of actinides. However, to date relatively little information has been gained on ILs application in microbial processes, for example biosorption of radionuclides. We investigated the effects of three ILs, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIMPF6), N-ethylpyridinium trifluoroacetate (EtPyCF3COO) and N-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (EtPyBF4) on the growth and biosorption of uranium by Clostridium sp. The ILs affected the growth of the bacterium as evidenced by decreases in optical density, total gas production, and organic acids production from glucose metabolism. The IC50-48h of three ILs decreased in the order of BMIMPF6 (8.26mM)>EtPyBF4 (7.04mM)>EtPyCF3COO (4.05mM). Uranium biosorption by the bacterial cells decreased by 75% in the presence of 1% (v/v) BMIMPF6 and by about 90% with 1% (v/v) EtPyBF4 or EtPyCF3COO, in comparison to the control without ILs. The diminished biosorption may be attributed to the membrane damages induced by EtPyBF4 and EtPyCF3COO, which can be visualized by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) analysis. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis revealed the accumulation of uranium inside peripheral membrane of the cells exposed to uranium alone or with BMIMPF6, while little or no accumulation was observed in the presence of EtPyBF4 and EtPyCF3COO. These results imply that potential toxicity of ILs towards microorganisms is a particularly important issue in limiting its biotechnological applications.
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Sun J, Qu S, Zhang C, Xiang Z, Fu Z, Yao L. Neonatal mortality rate and risk factors in northeast China: analysis of 5,277 neonates in 2005. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014; 41:512-516. [PMID: 25864249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare has dramatically improved for both mothers and neonates over the last three decades in China. However, the reported rates of morbidity and mortality vary among different regions of China, and the exact rates in Northeast China are unknown. This study aimed to determine neonatal morbidity and mortality rates and the associated risk factors in Northeast China. MATERIALS AND METHODS Neonates born in 2005 at seven hospitals in five major cities of Heilongjiang province in Northeast China were recruited. Standardized questionnaires on both the mother and neonate were conducted by trained investigators. The questions included demographic data on the mother, the mother's weight, gestational age (GA), complications during pregnancy, method of delivery, neonate's gender, weight, general health situation, and complications after delivery. Results: A total of 5,277 neonates were included, with a male to female ratio of 1.07. The incidence ofpreterm delivery was 8.7%, which was associated with an increased age of the mother, a history of preeclampsia-eclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, and intrauterine distress. Morbidity occurred in 7.0% of neonates, including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (2.4%), asphyxia (1.6%), pneumonia (1.6%), hyperbilirubinemia (0.5%), intracranial hemorrhage (0.5%), meconium as- piration syndrome (0.2%), and ingestion syndrome (0.2%). The overall mortality was 9.5%0. Preterm delivery, maternal history ofpreeclamp- sia-eclampsia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, intracranial hemorrhage, pneumonia, asphyxia, and meconium aspiration syndrome were independent risk factors for mortality with odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of 17.42 (7.31-38.9), 12.52 (Table 3) (3.91-16.82), 10.13 (2.52-19.86), 9.77 (2.35-19.93), 4.15 (1.78-9.52), 2.18 (1.21-5.47), and 2.76 (2.11-6.32), respectively (all P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS In 2005, the overall morbidity and mortality was 7.0% and 9.5%0, respectively in northeast China, and preterm delivery was the highest risk factor for neonatal mortality. The prevention on preterm delivery should be a top priority for the improvement of neonatal healthcare.
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Huo LA, Yang J, Zhang C. Regional difference of genetic factors for congenitals cataract. The results of congenital cataract screening under normal pupil conditions for infants in Tianjin city. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2014; 18:426-430. [PMID: 24563446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To inquire into the morbidity of congenital cataract which affects the visual development of infants in Tianjin, find the proportion of cases caused by genetic factors, and to provide the baseline information for discovering amblyopia in an early stage so as to reduce vision disability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Babies no more than two months old were screened for congenital cataract under normal pupil conditions. The check-up was performed using ophthalmoscope and a portable slit lamp. RESULTS Among the 268,989 babies (537,978 eyes) being checked, 44 cases (75 eyes) of congenital cataract (13 unilateral cases and 31 bilateral cases) were detected and a morbidity rate of 0.016‰ was reported. 13 of the 44 babies (0.048‰) face difficulties in vision development. In the 44 positive cases, 7 had a family history of congenital cataract (15.91%), 8 (18.18%) had high risk factors and the other 29 cases (65.91%) reported no known reasons. CONCLUSIONS Babies eyes screening under normal pupil conditions is an effective, rapid and acceptable method for discovering congenital cataract cases. Unlike findings in other related literatures, we found that genetic factors accounted for 15.91% of the incidence of congenital cataract, while 65.91% cases can't be explained.
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