Due to the critical correlation between inflammation and carcinogenesis, a therapeutic candidate with anti-inflammatory activity may find application in cancer therapy. Here, we report the therapeutic efficacy of cela...Due to the critical correlation between inflammation and carcinogenesis, a therapeutic candidate with anti-inflammatory activity may find application in cancer therapy. Here, we report the therapeutic efficacy of celastrol as a promising candidate compound for treatment of pancreatic carcinoma via na?ve neutrophil membrane-coated poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PEG-PLGA) nanoparticles. Neutrophil membranecoated nanoparticles(NNPs) are well demonstrated to overcome the blood pancreas barrier to achieve pancreas-specific drug delivery in vivo. Using tumor-bearing mice xenograft model, NNPs showed selective accumulations at the tumor site following systemic administration as compared to nanoparticles without neutrophil membrane coating. In both orthotopic and ectopic tumor models,celastrol-loaded NNPs demonstrated greatly enhanced tumor inhibition which significantly prolonged the survival of tumor bearing mice and minimizing liver metastases. Overall, these results suggest that celastrol-loaded NNPs represent a viable and effective treatment option for pancreatic carcinoma.展开更多
A H-bond induced two-dimensional in finite coordination polymer[Zn(1,3-BDC)(Im)2]n·2nCH3 OH(1,3-BDC =1,3-benzenedicarboxylate,Im =imidazole)was synthesized and crystallo-graphically determined by X-ray dif fracti...A H-bond induced two-dimensional in finite coordination polymer[Zn(1,3-BDC)(Im)2]n·2nCH3 OH(1,3-BDC =1,3-benzenedicarboxylate,Im =imidazole)was synthesized and crystallo-graphically determined by X-ray dif fraction.The crystal structure belongs to monoclinic system with space group C2/c.a=23.1836(2),b=10.1905(1),c=17.0118(2)?,β=115.099°,V=3639.58(6)?3,D=1.499g·cm-3,Z =8,F000=1688,μ=1.384mm-1,R1=0.0715,wR2=0.1645.Each Zn?ion is four-coordinated with a geome try of distorted tetrahedron.Each 1,3-BDC acts as a bridge to bond two neighboring zinc ions,leading to an infinite o ne-dimensional chainlike coordination polymer.Each chain wa s linked by hydrogen bonds with its neighbors to form a two-dimensional net.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the outcome after surgery for unilateral superior oblique(SO) palsy in Chinese.METHODS: The medical records of 39 patients that underwent surgery for unilateral SO palsy between January 2003 and Decem...AIM: To evaluate the outcome after surgery for unilateral superior oblique(SO) palsy in Chinese.METHODS: The medical records of 39 patients that underwent surgery for unilateral SO palsy between January 2003 and December 2012 at Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong, were retrospectively reviewed. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon. Pre-operative assessments for vertical deviation, cyclo-deviation, and Knapp’s classification were obtained to determine the nature and degree of surgical correction.Vertical deviation was measured at 1wk; 1, 6mo and on last follow-up day post-operatively. Cyclo-deviation was measured on last follow-up day post-operatively.RESULTS: During the 10 y period, 39 subjects were recruited. The most common etiology was congenital(94.9%). Knapp’s Type III(66.7%) and Type I(12.8%)classifications were the most common subtypes. To treat SO palsy, the most common surgical procedures were:isolated inferior oblique(IO) anteriorization(41.0%),isolated IO myectomy(10.3%), and isolated IO recession(10.3%). At 3.5 ±2.1y post-operatively, the vertical deviation was significantly reduced(15.1 ±6.2 PD versus0.5±1.4 PD, P 【0.0001) without significant improvement in cyclo-deviation(P =0.5). Initial vertical deviation was correlated with cyclo-torsion(r =0.4, P =0.007). Those with over-correction had greater initial vertical deviation(19.4±7.2 PD versus 13.2±4.3 PD, P =0.003). After a single operation, 84.6% of subjects achieved a vertical deviation within ±3 PD.· CONCLUSION: The majority of subjects achieved corrected vertical deviation after a single surgery although there was no improvement in cyclo-deviation.Those with over-correction of primary position deviation had greater preoperative vertical deviation and it may be related to simultaneous multiple muscle surgery.展开更多
Diabetic muscle infarction(DMI) refers to spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle among people with diabetes mellitus, unrelated to arterial occlusion. People with DMI may have coexisting end-stage renal dise...Diabetic muscle infarction(DMI) refers to spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle among people with diabetes mellitus, unrelated to arterial occlusion. People with DMI may have coexisting end-stage renal disease(ESRD) but little is known about its epidemiology and clinical outcomes in this setting. This scoping review seeks to investigate the characteristics, clinical features, diagnostic evaluation, management and outcomes of DMI among people with ESRD. Electronic database (Pub Med/MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and and EMBASE) searches were conducted for ("diabetic muscle infarction" or "diabetic myonecrosis") and("chronic kidney disease" or "renal impairment" or "dialysis" or "renal replacement therapy" or "kidney transplant ") from January 1980 to June 2017. Relevant cases from reviewed bibliographies in reports retrieved were also included. Data were extracted in a standardized form. A total of 24 publications with 41 patients who have ESRD were included. The mean age at the time of presentation with DMI was 44.2 years. Type 2 diabetes was present in 53.7% of patients while type 1 in 41.5%. In this cohort, 60.1% were receiving hemodialysis, 21% on peritoneal dialysis and 12.2% had kidney transplantation. The proximal lower limb musculature was the most commonly affected site. Muscle pain and swelling were the most frequent manifestation on presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided the most specific findings for DMI. Laboratory investigation findings are usually non-specific. Non-surgical therapy is usually used in the management of DMI. Short-term prognosis of DMI is good but recurrence occurred in 43.9%. DMI is an uncommon complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, including those affected by ESRD. In comparison with unselected patients with DMI, the characteristics and outcomes of those with ESRD are generally similar. DMI may also occur inkidney transplant recipients, including pancreas-kidney transplantation. MRI is the most useful diagnostic investigation. Non-surgical treatment in展开更多
Natural killer （NK） cell is a key component of innate immunity and plays an important role in host defense against virus infection by directly destroying infected cells. Influenza is a respiratory disease transmitte...Natural killer （NK） cell is a key component of innate immunity and plays an important role in host defense against virus infection by directly destroying infected cells. Influenza is a respiratory disease transmitted in the early phase of virus infection. Evasion of host innate immunity including NK cells is critical for the virus to expand and establish a successful acute infection. Previously, we showed that human influenza HIN1 virus infects NK cells and induces cell apoptosis, as well as inhibits NK cell activity. In this study, we further demonstrated that avian influenza virus also directly targeted NK cells as an immunoevasion strategy. The avian virus infected human NK cells and induced cell apoptosis. In addition, avian influenza virion and HA protein inhibited NK cell cytotoxicity. This novel strategy has obvious advantages for avian influenza virus, allowing the virus sufficient time to expand and subsequent spread before the onset of the specific immune response. Our findings provide an important clue for the immunopathogenesis of avian influenza, and also suggest that direct targeting NK cells may be a common strategy used by both human and avian influenza viruses to evade NK cell immunity.展开更多
A novel pyridinium salt, 2,4-bis[p-(N,N-dimethylamino)styryl]-N-methyl pyridinium iodide (BMSPI) was syn-thesized and characterized by TG, 1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, and the reaction process was studi...A novel pyridinium salt, 2,4-bis[p-(N,N-dimethylamino)styryl]-N-methyl pyridinium iodide (BMSPI) was syn-thesized and characterized by TG, 1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, and the reaction process was studied by using ES-MS. When BMSPI was pumped by a pulsed 1064 nm, 50 ps laser beam, it manifests highly ef-ficient TPA (Two-Photon Absorption) and up-conversion superradiance. The up-conversion efficiency was 6.0% at the pump energy of 4—6 mJ and the lifetime of two-photon fluorescence was measured as 59 ps.展开更多
Palm oil is currently the leading edible oil consumed worldwide. Triacylglycerol （TAG） and diacylglycerol （DAG） are the dominant lipid classes in palm oil. Other lipid classes present in crude palm oil, such as ph...Palm oil is currently the leading edible oil consumed worldwide. Triacylglycerol （TAG） and diacylglycerol （DAG） are the dominant lipid classes in palm oil. Other lipid classes present in crude palm oil, such as phospholipids and galactolipids, are very low in abundance. These low-abundance lipids constitute key intermediates in lipid biosynthesis. In this study, we applied multiple lipidomic approaches, including high-sensitivity and high-specificity multiple reaction monitoring, to comprehensively quantify individual lipid species in crude palm oil. We also established a new liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry method that allows direct quantification of low-abundance galactolipids in palm oil without the need for sample pretreatrnent. As crude palm oil contains large amounts of neutral lipids, our direct-detection method circumvents many of the challenges encountered with conventional lipid quantification methods. This approach allows direct measurement of lipids with no hassle during sample preparation and is more accurate and precise compared with other methods.展开更多
Since the telecommunications companies experience great competition,high churn rate,data traffic issues during the Covid-19 pandemic and the upgrade to 5G connectivity,the finance management of a telecommunications co...Since the telecommunications companies experience great competition,high churn rate,data traffic issues during the Covid-19 pandemic and the upgrade to 5G connectivity,the finance management of a telecommunications company should be analyzed to study the volatility and returns in the sector.This paper aims to develop a goal programming model to examine the asset and liability management of a telecommunication company,namely Telekom Malaysia Berhad(TM)in Malaysia.The result of this study shows that TM has achieved all the goals in maximizing assets,equities,profits,earnings and optimum management item while minimizing liabilities over the period of study from 2015 to 2019.Potential improvements on these goals have also been identified through this study.This paper has also contributed to the studies in financial management since past studies have not been done on asset and liability management in telecommunications companies which is rapidly growing and expanding even while the world is suffering from economy crisis during this pandemic.展开更多
Co(NO3)2, N carbazolyacetic acid and 4,4′ bipyridyl can give rise to a novel coordination polymer [Co2(Cabo)2(NO3)2(4,4′ bipy)2]n using a fritted U tube. Single crystal X ray diffraction displays in the complex, eac...Co(NO3)2, N carbazolyacetic acid and 4,4′ bipyridyl can give rise to a novel coordination polymer [Co2(Cabo)2(NO3)2(4,4′ bipy)2]n using a fritted U tube. Single crystal X ray diffraction displays in the complex, each Co? is six coordinated by two N atoms from different 4,4′ bipyridyl ligands, two O atoms of the bridge from two N carbazolyacetic acid and two O atoms of one nitrate anion to form a distorted octahedral. Two O atoms of the carboxyl group act as bridge to link two Co? atoms. The resulting structure is a ladder polymer. CCDC: 211713.展开更多
The nickel(Ⅱ) complex with the new ligand of S-benzyl-b-N-[10-ethyl- phenothiazine-3-methylene]dithiocarbazate(HL) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P?with a = 7.516(1), b = 11.322(1), c = 13.366(1) ,...The nickel(Ⅱ) complex with the new ligand of S-benzyl-b-N-[10-ethyl- phenothiazine-3-methylene]dithiocarbazate(HL) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P?with a = 7.516(1), b = 11.322(1), c = 13.366(1) , a = 84.818(1), b = 81.688(1), g = 76.037(1), V = 1090.26(3) 3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.413 g/cm3, F(000) = 482, m(MoKa) = 0.774 mm-1 (l = 0.7103 ?, R = 0.0573 and wR = 0.1375 for 3357 observed reflections with I ≥ 2s(I). The HL has lost a proton from its tautomeric thiol form and acts as a single negatively charged bidentate ligand coordinating to the nickel ion via the mercapto sulfur and b-nitrogen atoms. The geometry around Ni(Ⅱ) is almost square-planar with two equivalent NiN and NiS bonds. The nonlinear absorption of HL and NiL2 solutions (in DMF) was measured by open-aperture Z-scan technique at the wavelength of 532 nm.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81690261)Sichuan University Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(2017SCU04A23,China)Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Research Team Funding(2016TD0001,China)
文摘Due to the critical correlation between inflammation and carcinogenesis, a therapeutic candidate with anti-inflammatory activity may find application in cancer therapy. Here, we report the therapeutic efficacy of celastrol as a promising candidate compound for treatment of pancreatic carcinoma via na?ve neutrophil membrane-coated poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PEG-PLGA) nanoparticles. Neutrophil membranecoated nanoparticles(NNPs) are well demonstrated to overcome the blood pancreas barrier to achieve pancreas-specific drug delivery in vivo. Using tumor-bearing mice xenograft model, NNPs showed selective accumulations at the tumor site following systemic administration as compared to nanoparticles without neutrophil membrane coating. In both orthotopic and ectopic tumor models,celastrol-loaded NNPs demonstrated greatly enhanced tumor inhibition which significantly prolonged the survival of tumor bearing mice and minimizing liver metastases. Overall, these results suggest that celastrol-loaded NNPs represent a viable and effective treatment option for pancreatic carcinoma.
文摘A H-bond induced two-dimensional in finite coordination polymer[Zn(1,3-BDC)(Im)2]n·2nCH3 OH(1,3-BDC =1,3-benzenedicarboxylate,Im =imidazole)was synthesized and crystallo-graphically determined by X-ray dif fraction.The crystal structure belongs to monoclinic system with space group C2/c.a=23.1836(2),b=10.1905(1),c=17.0118(2)?,β=115.099°,V=3639.58(6)?3,D=1.499g·cm-3,Z =8,F000=1688,μ=1.384mm-1,R1=0.0715,wR2=0.1645.Each Zn?ion is four-coordinated with a geome try of distorted tetrahedron.Each 1,3-BDC acts as a bridge to bond two neighboring zinc ions,leading to an infinite o ne-dimensional chainlike coordination polymer.Each chain wa s linked by hydrogen bonds with its neighbors to form a two-dimensional net.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the outcome after surgery for unilateral superior oblique(SO) palsy in Chinese.METHODS: The medical records of 39 patients that underwent surgery for unilateral SO palsy between January 2003 and December 2012 at Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong, were retrospectively reviewed. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon. Pre-operative assessments for vertical deviation, cyclo-deviation, and Knapp’s classification were obtained to determine the nature and degree of surgical correction.Vertical deviation was measured at 1wk; 1, 6mo and on last follow-up day post-operatively. Cyclo-deviation was measured on last follow-up day post-operatively.RESULTS: During the 10 y period, 39 subjects were recruited. The most common etiology was congenital(94.9%). Knapp’s Type III(66.7%) and Type I(12.8%)classifications were the most common subtypes. To treat SO palsy, the most common surgical procedures were:isolated inferior oblique(IO) anteriorization(41.0%),isolated IO myectomy(10.3%), and isolated IO recession(10.3%). At 3.5 ±2.1y post-operatively, the vertical deviation was significantly reduced(15.1 ±6.2 PD versus0.5±1.4 PD, P 【0.0001) without significant improvement in cyclo-deviation(P =0.5). Initial vertical deviation was correlated with cyclo-torsion(r =0.4, P =0.007). Those with over-correction had greater initial vertical deviation(19.4±7.2 PD versus 13.2±4.3 PD, P =0.003). After a single operation, 84.6% of subjects achieved a vertical deviation within ±3 PD.· CONCLUSION: The majority of subjects achieved corrected vertical deviation after a single surgery although there was no improvement in cyclo-deviation.Those with over-correction of primary position deviation had greater preoperative vertical deviation and it may be related to simultaneous multiple muscle surgery.
文摘Diabetic muscle infarction(DMI) refers to spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle among people with diabetes mellitus, unrelated to arterial occlusion. People with DMI may have coexisting end-stage renal disease(ESRD) but little is known about its epidemiology and clinical outcomes in this setting. This scoping review seeks to investigate the characteristics, clinical features, diagnostic evaluation, management and outcomes of DMI among people with ESRD. Electronic database (Pub Med/MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and and EMBASE) searches were conducted for ("diabetic muscle infarction" or "diabetic myonecrosis") and("chronic kidney disease" or "renal impairment" or "dialysis" or "renal replacement therapy" or "kidney transplant ") from January 1980 to June 2017. Relevant cases from reviewed bibliographies in reports retrieved were also included. Data were extracted in a standardized form. A total of 24 publications with 41 patients who have ESRD were included. The mean age at the time of presentation with DMI was 44.2 years. Type 2 diabetes was present in 53.7% of patients while type 1 in 41.5%. In this cohort, 60.1% were receiving hemodialysis, 21% on peritoneal dialysis and 12.2% had kidney transplantation. The proximal lower limb musculature was the most commonly affected site. Muscle pain and swelling were the most frequent manifestation on presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided the most specific findings for DMI. Laboratory investigation findings are usually non-specific. Non-surgical therapy is usually used in the management of DMI. Short-term prognosis of DMI is good but recurrence occurred in 43.9%. DMI is an uncommon complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, including those affected by ESRD. In comparison with unselected patients with DMI, the characteristics and outcomes of those with ESRD are generally similar. DMI may also occur inkidney transplant recipients, including pancreas-kidney transplantation. MRI is the most useful diagnostic investigation. Non-surgical treatment in
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文摘Natural killer （NK） cell is a key component of innate immunity and plays an important role in host defense against virus infection by directly destroying infected cells. Influenza is a respiratory disease transmitted in the early phase of virus infection. Evasion of host innate immunity including NK cells is critical for the virus to expand and establish a successful acute infection. Previously, we showed that human influenza HIN1 virus infects NK cells and induces cell apoptosis, as well as inhibits NK cell activity. In this study, we further demonstrated that avian influenza virus also directly targeted NK cells as an immunoevasion strategy. The avian virus infected human NK cells and induced cell apoptosis. In addition, avian influenza virion and HA protein inhibited NK cell cytotoxicity. This novel strategy has obvious advantages for avian influenza virus, allowing the virus sufficient time to expand and subsequent spread before the onset of the specific immune response. Our findings provide an important clue for the immunopathogenesis of avian influenza, and also suggest that direct targeting NK cells may be a common strategy used by both human and avian influenza viruses to evade NK cell immunity.
文摘A novel pyridinium salt, 2,4-bis[p-(N,N-dimethylamino)styryl]-N-methyl pyridinium iodide (BMSPI) was syn-thesized and characterized by TG, 1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, and the reaction process was studied by using ES-MS. When BMSPI was pumped by a pulsed 1064 nm, 50 ps laser beam, it manifests highly ef-ficient TPA (Two-Photon Absorption) and up-conversion superradiance. The up-conversion efficiency was 6.0% at the pump energy of 4—6 mJ and the lifetime of two-photon fluorescence was measured as 59 ps.
文摘Palm oil is currently the leading edible oil consumed worldwide. Triacylglycerol （TAG） and diacylglycerol （DAG） are the dominant lipid classes in palm oil. Other lipid classes present in crude palm oil, such as phospholipids and galactolipids, are very low in abundance. These low-abundance lipids constitute key intermediates in lipid biosynthesis. In this study, we applied multiple lipidomic approaches, including high-sensitivity and high-specificity multiple reaction monitoring, to comprehensively quantify individual lipid species in crude palm oil. We also established a new liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry method that allows direct quantification of low-abundance galactolipids in palm oil without the need for sample pretreatrnent. As crude palm oil contains large amounts of neutral lipids, our direct-detection method circumvents many of the challenges encountered with conventional lipid quantification methods. This approach allows direct measurement of lipids with no hassle during sample preparation and is more accurate and precise compared with other methods.
文摘Since the telecommunications companies experience great competition,high churn rate,data traffic issues during the Covid-19 pandemic and the upgrade to 5G connectivity,the finance management of a telecommunications company should be analyzed to study the volatility and returns in the sector.This paper aims to develop a goal programming model to examine the asset and liability management of a telecommunication company,namely Telekom Malaysia Berhad(TM)in Malaysia.The result of this study shows that TM has achieved all the goals in maximizing assets,equities,profits,earnings and optimum management item while minimizing liabilities over the period of study from 2015 to 2019.Potential improvements on these goals have also been identified through this study.This paper has also contributed to the studies in financial management since past studies have not been done on asset and liability management in telecommunications companies which is rapidly growing and expanding even while the world is suffering from economy crisis during this pandemic.
文摘Co(NO3)2, N carbazolyacetic acid and 4,4′ bipyridyl can give rise to a novel coordination polymer [Co2(Cabo)2(NO3)2(4,4′ bipy)2]n using a fritted U tube. Single crystal X ray diffraction displays in the complex, each Co? is six coordinated by two N atoms from different 4,4′ bipyridyl ligands, two O atoms of the bridge from two N carbazolyacetic acid and two O atoms of one nitrate anion to form a distorted octahedral. Two O atoms of the carboxyl group act as bridge to link two Co? atoms. The resulting structure is a ladder polymer. CCDC: 211713.
基金Supported by a grant for the State Key Program of China (G1998061402) the National Natural Science Foundation of China (29871001, 20071001, and 50272001)
文摘The nickel(Ⅱ) complex with the new ligand of S-benzyl-b-N-[10-ethyl- phenothiazine-3-methylene]dithiocarbazate(HL) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P?with a = 7.516(1), b = 11.322(1), c = 13.366(1) , a = 84.818(1), b = 81.688(1), g = 76.037(1), V = 1090.26(3) 3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.413 g/cm3, F(000) = 482, m(MoKa) = 0.774 mm-1 (l = 0.7103 ?, R = 0.0573 and wR = 0.1375 for 3357 observed reflections with I ≥ 2s(I). The HL has lost a proton from its tautomeric thiol form and acts as a single negatively charged bidentate ligand coordinating to the nickel ion via the mercapto sulfur and b-nitrogen atoms. The geometry around Ni(Ⅱ) is almost square-planar with two equivalent NiN and NiS bonds. The nonlinear absorption of HL and NiL2 solutions (in DMF) was measured by open-aperture Z-scan technique at the wavelength of 532 nm.
