Gastric cancer and liver cancer are among the most common malignancies and the leading causes of death worldwide,due to late detection and high recurrence rates.Today,these cancers have a heavy socioeconomic burden,fo...Gastric cancer and liver cancer are among the most common malignancies and the leading causes of death worldwide,due to late detection and high recurrence rates.Today,these cancers have a heavy socioeconomic burden,for which a full understanding of their pathophysiological features is warranted to search for promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets.Osteopontin (OPN) is overexpressed in most patients with gastric and liver cancers.Over the past decade,emerging evidence has revealed a correlation of OPN level and clinicopathological features and prognosis in gastric and liver cancers,indicating its potential as an independent prognostic indicator in such patients.Functional studies have verified the potential of OPN knockdown as a therapeutic approach in vitro and in vivo .Furthermore,OPN mediates multifaceted roles in the interaction between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment,in which many details need further exploration.OPN signaling results in various functions,including prevention of apoptosis,modulation of angiogenesis,malfunction of tumor-associated macrophages,degradation of extracellular matrix,activation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase-Akt and nuclear factor-κB pathways,which lead to tumor formation and progression,particularly in gastric and liver cancers.This editorial aims to review recent findings on alteration in OPN expression and its clinicopathological associations with tumor progression,its potential as a therapeutic target,and putative mechanisms in gastric and liver cancers.Better understanding of the implications of OPN in tumorigenesis might facilitate development of therapeutic regimens to benefit patients with these deadly malignancies.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the potential role of perioperative nutrition in reducing complications and mortality in malnourished gastrointestinal cancer patients. METHODS: Four hundred and sixty-eight elective moderately o...AIM: To investigate the potential role of perioperative nutrition in reducing complications and mortality in malnourished gastrointestinal cancer patients. METHODS: Four hundred and sixty-eight elective moderately or severely malnourished surgical patients with gastric or colorectal cancers defined by the subjective global assessment (SGA) were randomly assigned to 7 d preoperative and 7 d postoperative parenteral or enteral nutrition vs a simple control group. The nutrition regimen included 24.6±5.2 kcal /kg per d non-protein and 0.23±0.04 g nitrogen /kg per d. Control patients did not receive preoperative nutrition but received 600±100 kcal non-protein plus or not plus 62 ± 16 g crystalline amino acids postoperatively. RESULTS: Complications occurred in 18.3% of the patients receiving nutrition and in 33.5% of the control patients (P= 0.012). Fourteen patients died in the control group and 5 in those receiving nutrition. There were significant differences in the mortality between the two groups (2.1% vs 6.0%, P=0.003). The total length of hospitalization and postoperative stay of control patients were significantly longer (29 vs 22 d, P=0.014) than those of the studied patients (23 vs 12 d, P= 0.000). CONCLUSION: Perioperative nutrition support is beneficial for moderately or severely malnourished gastrointestinal cancer patients and can reduce surgical complications and mortality.展开更多
A simple and efficient method was presented for isolating microsatellite DNA markers from peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genome. The genomic DNA was converted into pre-amplified AFLP fragments and hybridized with biotin...A simple and efficient method was presented for isolating microsatellite DNA markers from peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genome. The genomic DNA was converted into pre-amplified AFLP fragments and hybridized with biotin-labeled SSR probes. Then the hybrid mixture was used to incubate with magnetic beads coated with streptavidin. After washing to remove the non-SSR fragments, the eluted single-strand DNA, which was cloned and sequenced, was largely enriched for microsatellites. Primers can then be designed according to the sequence flanking the repeat motifs and used for polymorphism analysis. The whole experiment can be completed within one week and can be employed as a reliable option for any molecular laboratory to develop SSR markers.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the effects of bowel rehabilitation and combined trophic therapy on intestinal adaptation in short bowel patients.METHODS: Thirty-eight patients with severe short-bowel syndrome (SBS) were employed in...AIM: To evaluate the effects of bowel rehabilitation and combined trophic therapy on intestinal adaptation in short bowel patients.METHODS: Thirty-eight patients with severe short-bowel syndrome (SBS) were employed in the present study, whose average length of jejunum-ileum was 35.8±21.2 cm. The TPN treatment was initiated early to attain positive nitrogen balance and prevent severe weight loss. The TPN composition was designated to be individualized and altered when necessary. Enteral feeding was given as soon as possible after resection and increased gradually. Meals were distributed throughout the day. Eight patients received treatment of growth hormone (0.14 mg/kg.day) and glutamine (0.3 g/kg.day) for 3 weeks. D-xylose test, 15N-Gly trace test and 13C-palmitic acid breath test were done to determine the patients' absorption capability.RESULTS: Thirty-three patients maintained well body weight and serum albumin concentration. The average time of follow-up for 33 survival patients was 5.9±4.3 years.Twenty-two patients weaned from TPN with an average TPN time of 9.5±6.6 months. Two patients, whose whole small bowel, ascending and transverse colon were resected received home TPN. An other 9 patients received parenteral or enteral nutritional support partly as well as oral diet. Three week rhGH+GLN therapy increased nutrients absorption but the effects were transient.CONCLUSION: By rehabilitation therapy, most short bowel patients could wean from parenteral nutrition. Dietary manipulation is an integral part of the treatment of SBS.Treatment with growth hormone and glutamine may increase nutrients absorption but the effects are not sustained beyond the treatment period.展开更多
This paper introduces some latest developments regarding the X-ray imaging methodology and applications of the X-ray imaging and biomedical application beamline(BL13W1)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in the...This paper introduces some latest developments regarding the X-ray imaging methodology and applications of the X-ray imaging and biomedical application beamline(BL13W1)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in the past 5 years.The photon energy range of the beamline is 8–72.5 keV.Several sets of X-ray imaging detectors with different pixel sizes(0.19–24 lm)are used to realize X-ray microcomputed tomography(X-ray micro-CT)and X-ray in-line phase-contrast imaging.To satisfy the requirements of user experiments,new X-ray imaging methods and image processing techniques are developed.In vivo dynamic micro-CT experiments with living insects are performed in 0.5 s(sampling rate of 2 Hz,2 tomograms/s)with a monochromatic beam from a wiggler source and in 40 ms(sampling rate of 25 Hz,25 tomograms/s)with a white beam from a bending magnet source.A new X-ray imaging method known as move contrast X-ray imaging is proposed,with which blood flow and moving tissues in raw images can be distinguished according to their moving frequencies in the time domain.Furthermore,X-ray speckle-tracking imaging with twice exposures to eliminate the edge enhancement effect is developed.A high-precision quantification method is realized to measure complex three-dimensional blood vessels obtained via X-ray micro-CT.X-ray imaging methods such as three-dimensional X-ray diffraction microscopy,small-angle X-ray scattering CT,and X-ray fluorescence CT are developed,in which the X-ray micro-CT imaging method is combined with other contrast mechanisms such as diffraction,scattering,and fluorescence contrasts respectively.Moreover,an X-ray nano-CT experiment is performed with a 100 nm spatial resolution.Typical user experimental results from the fields of material science,biomedicine,paleontology,physics,chemistry,and environmental science obtained on the beamline are provided.展开更多
Background:High-grade glioma(HGG)is a fatal human cancer.Bortezomib,a proteasome inhibitor,has been approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma but its use in glioma awaits further investigation.This study aimed to...Background:High-grade glioma(HGG)is a fatal human cancer.Bortezomib,a proteasome inhibitor,has been approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma but its use in glioma awaits further investigation.This study aimed to explore the chemotherapeutic effect and the underlying mechanism of bortezomib on gliomas.Methods:U251 and U87 cell viability and proliferation were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide(MTT)assay,tumor cell spheroid growth,and colony formation assay.Cell apoptosis and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry.Temozolomide(TMZ)-insensitive cell lines were induced by long-term TMZ treatment,and cells with stem cell characteristics were enriched with stem cell culture medium.The mRNA levels of interested genes were measured via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction,and protein levels were determined via Western blotting/immunofluorescent staining in cell lines and immunohistochemical staining in paraffin-embedded sections.Via inoculating U87 cells subcutaneously,glioma xenograft models in nude mice were established for drug experiments.Patient survival data were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results:Bortezomib inhibited the viability and proliferation of U251 and U87 cells in a dose-and time-dependent manner by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.Bortezomib also significantly inhibited the spheroid growth,colony formation,and stem-like cell proliferation of U251 and U87 cells.When administrated in combination,bortezomib showed synergistic effect with TMZ in vitro and sensitized glioma to TMZ treatment both in vitro and in vivo.Bortezomib reduced both the mRNA and protein levels of Forkhead Box M1(FOXM1)and its target gene Survivin.The FOXM1-Survivin axis was markedly up-regulated in established TMZ-insensitive glioma cell lines and HGG patients.Expression levels of FOXM1 and Survivin were positively correlated with each other and both related to poor progno-sis in glioma patients.Conclusions:Bortezomib was found to inhibit g展开更多
AIM: To determine the value of computed tomographic angiography(CTA) for diagnosis and therapeutic planning in lower gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding.METHODS: Sixty-three consecutive patients with acute lower GI bleeding...AIM: To determine the value of computed tomographic angiography(CTA) for diagnosis and therapeutic planning in lower gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding.METHODS: Sixty-three consecutive patients with acute lower GI bleeding underwent CTA before endovascular or surgical treatment. CTA was used to determine whether the lower GI bleeding was suitable for endovascular treatment, surgical resection, or conservative treatment in each patient. Treatment planning with CTA was compared with actual treatment decisions or endovascular or surgical treatment that had been carried out in each patient based on CTA findings.RESULTS: 64-row CTA detected active extravasation of contrast material in 57 patients and six patients had no demonstrable active bleeding, resulting in an accuracy of 90.5% in the detection of acute GI bleeding(57 of 63). In three of the six patients with no demonstrable active bleeding, active lower GI bleeding recurred within one week after CTA, and angiography revealed acute bleeding. The overall location-based accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value(PPV) and negative predictive value(NPV) for the detection of GI bleeding by 64-row CTA were 98.8%(249 of 252), 95.0%(57 of 60), 100%(192 of 192), 100%(57 of 57), and 98.5%(192 of 195), respectively. Treatment planning was correctly established on the basis of 64-row CTA with an accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of 98.4%(248 of 252), 93.3%(56 of 60), 100%(192 of 192), 100%(56 of 56), and 97.5%(192 of 196), respectively, in a location-based evaluation. CONCLUSION: 64-row CTA is safe and effective in making decisions regarding treatment, without performing digital subtraction angiography or surgery, in the majority of patients with lower GI bleeding.展开更多
Based on the study of the relationship between structure and feedback of China’s natural gas demand system, this paper establishes a system dynamics model. In order to simulate the total demand and consumption struct...Based on the study of the relationship between structure and feedback of China’s natural gas demand system, this paper establishes a system dynamics model. In order to simulate the total demand and consumption structure of natural gas in China, we set up seven scenarios by changing some of the parameters of the model. The results showed that the total demand of natural gas would increase steadily year by year and reach in the range from 3600 to 4500 billion cubic meters in 2035. Furthermore, in terms of consumption structure, urban gas consumption would still be the largest term, followed by the gas consumption as industrial fuel, gas power generation and natural gas chemical industry. In addition, compared with the population growth, economic development still plays a dominant role in the natural gas demand growth, the impact of urbanization on urban gas consumption is significant, and the promotion of natural gas utilization technology can effectively reduce the total consumption of natural gas.展开更多
The fast X-ray imaging beamline(BL16U2)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF)is a new beamline that provides X-ray micro-imaging capabilities across a wide range of time scales,spanning from 100 ps toμs and...The fast X-ray imaging beamline(BL16U2)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF)is a new beamline that provides X-ray micro-imaging capabilities across a wide range of time scales,spanning from 100 ps toμs and ms.This beamline has been specifically designed to facilitate the investigation of a wide range of rapid phenomena,such as the deformation and failure of materials subjected to intense dynamic loads.In addition,it enables the study of high-pressure and high-speed fuel spray processes in automotive engines.The light source of this beamline is a cryogenic permanent magnet undulator(CPMU)that is cooled by liquid nitrogen.This CPMU can generate X-ray photons within an energy range of 8.7-30 keV.The beamline offers two modes of operation:monochromatic beam mode with a liquid nitrogen-cooled double-crystal monochromator(DCM)and pink beam mode with the first crystal of the DCM out of the beam path.Four X-ray imaging methods were implemented in BL16U2:single-pulse ultrafast X-ray imaging,microsecond-resolved X-ray dynamic imaging,millisecond-resolved X-ray dynamic micro-CT,and high-resolution quantitative micro-CT.Furthermore,BL16U2 is equipped with various in situ impact loading systems,such as a split Hopkinson bar system,light gas gun,and fuel spray chamber.Following the completion of the final commissioning in 2021 and subsequent trial operations in 2022,the beamline has been officially available to users from 2023.展开更多
Greenhouse gases, particularly the carbon dioxide, cause global warming and extreme weather, which has become a serious threat to human beings. The steel industry creates enormous amounts of carbon emission and has tr...Greenhouse gases, particularly the carbon dioxide, cause global warming and extreme weather, which has become a serious threat to human beings. The steel industry creates enormous amounts of carbon emission and has tremendous potential in carbon reduction. Considering the consistently increasing demand of iron and steel, to obtain significant carbon reduction by reducing the steel production is not practical, thus the development and implementa- tion of carbon reduction programs and technologies is important for the steel industry. Despite the significant poten- tial of carbon reduction in the steel industry, ironmaking and steelmaking processes are complex. Therefore, resear- ches and developments for the carbon reduction must focus on key processes. Here, key processes and technologies adopted in ULCOS program in EU, COURSE 50 program in Japan, POSCO program in South Korea, AISI pro- grams in US and other carbon reduction programs are summarized and evaluated, and feasible suggestions for carbon reduction in developing countries are presented. If effective measures can be referred to and taken in developing coun- tries, global carbon emission can be greatly reduced.展开更多
A rapid and accurate COVID-19 diagnosis is a prerequisite for blocking the source of infection as soon as possible and taking the appropriate medical action.Herein,we developed GeneClick,a device for nucleic acid self...A rapid and accurate COVID-19 diagnosis is a prerequisite for blocking the source of infection as soon as possible and taking the appropriate medical action.Herein,we developed GeneClick,a device for nucleic acid self-testing of SARS-CoV-2,consisting of three modules:a sampling kit,a microfluidic chip-based disposable cartridge,and an amplification reader.In addition,we evaluated the clinical performance of GeneClick using 2162 nasal swabs collected at three medical institutions,using three commercial RT-qPCR kits and an antigen self-test as references.Compared to RT-qPCR,the sensitivity and specificity of the GeneClick assay were 97.93%and 99.72%,respectively,with a kappa value of 0.979(P<0.01).Of the 2162 samples,2076 were also tested for SARS-CoV-2 antigens.Among the 314 positive samples identified by GeneClick assay,63 samples were undetected by antigen tests.Overall,the GeneClick nucleic acid self-test demonstrated higher accuracy than the antigen-based detection.Based on the additional features,including simple operation,affordable price,portable device,and reliability of smartphone APP-driven sampling and result reporting,GeneClick offers a powerful tool for field-based SARS-CoV-2 detection in primary healthcare institutions or at-home use.展开更多
Resources are material foundation for sustainable development. To enhance resources utilization is the key factor for realizing sustainable development. Based on the idea of sustainable development, the paper establis...Resources are material foundation for sustainable development. To enhance resources utilization is the key factor for realizing sustainable development. Based on the idea of sustainable development, the paper establishes the model to effectively distribute resources and proposes a method for studies on sustainable development.展开更多
The effects of the content of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of hot-dip Zn-5 Al alloy steel wire for bridge cables were investigated.The microstructure of the hot-dip coating was analyzed usi...The effects of the content of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of hot-dip Zn-5 Al alloy steel wire for bridge cables were investigated.The microstructure of the hot-dip coating was analyzed using an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy-dispersive spectrometer.The bonding force between the hot-dip coating and steel wire was determined by the winding test.The corrosion resistance of the steel wire hot-dip coating was tested by the electrochemical workstation.The hot-dip Zn-5A1 alloy coating has a corrosion-resistant structure composed of a zinc-rich phase and an aluminum-rich phase.Due to the enhanced bonding force,the micro structure of the hot-dip coating of the Zn-5A1 alloy with rare earth elements is more compact and uniform than that without rare earth elements.The addition of rare earth elements improves the corrosion resistance of Zn-5A1 alloy coated steel wire.Due to the rare earth segregation,which prevents the corrosion of the grain boundary and enhances the anti-intergranular corrosion performance,steel wire exhibits the optimum corrosion resistance when the content of rare earth elements is 0.08 wt.%.展开更多
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)is a common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED).It has been demonstrated that G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2)overexpression contributes to diabetic endothelial dysfunction and ...Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)is a common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED).It has been demonstrated that G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2)overexpression contributes to diabetic endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress,which also underlies ED in T2DM.We hypothesized that GRK2 overexpressed and attenuated endothelial function of the cavernosal tissue in a rat model of T2DM.T2DM rats were established by feeding with a high-fat diet (HFD)for 2 weeks and then administering two intraperitoneal (IP) injections of a low dose of streptozotocin (STZ),followed by continuous feeding with a HFD for 6 weeks.GRK2 was inhibited by IP injection of paroxetine,a selective GRK2 inhibitor,after STZ injection.Insulin challenge tests,intracavernous pressure (ICP), GRK2 expression,the protein kinase B (Akt)/endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)pathway,nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH)oxidase subunit gp91phox,nitric oxide (NO),reactive oxygen species (ROS)production,and apoptosis in cavernosal tissue were examined.Less response to insulin injection was observed in T2DM rats 2 weeks after HFD.Markedly increased GRK2 expression,along with impaired Akt/eNOS pathway,reduced NO production,increased gp91phox expression and ROS generation,increased apoptosis and impaired erectile function were found in T2DM rats.inhibition of GRK2 with paroxetine ameliorated Akt/eNOS signaling,restored NO production,downregulated NADPH oxidase,subsequently inhibited ROS generation and apoptosis,and ultimately preserved erectile function.These results indicated that GRK2 upregulation may be an important mechanism underlying T2DM ED,and GRK2 inhibition may be a potential therapeutic strategy for T2DM ED.展开更多
Doped elements in alloys significantly impact their performance.Conventional methods usually sputter the surface material of the sample,or their performance is limited to the surface of alloys owing to their poor pene...Doped elements in alloys significantly impact their performance.Conventional methods usually sputter the surface material of the sample,or their performance is limited to the surface of alloys owing to their poor penetration ability.The X-ray K-edge subtraction(KES)method exhibits great potential for the nondestructive in situ detection of element contents in alloys.However,the signal of doped elements usually deteriorates because of the strong absorption of the principal component and scattering of crystal grains.This in turn prevents the extensive application of X-ray KES imaging to alloys.In this study,methods were developed to calibrate the linearity between the grayscale of the KES image and element content.The methods were aimed at the sensitive analysis of elements in alloys.Furthermore,experiments with phantoms and alloys demonstrated that,after elaborate calibration,X-ray KES imaging is capable of nondestructive and sensitive analysis of doped elements in alloys.展开更多
X-ray fluorescence microtomography(μXFCT)is a nondestructive analytical technique and has been widely used to nondestructively detect and quantify the elemental composition and distributions in samples. Usually, sync...X-ray fluorescence microtomography(μXFCT)is a nondestructive analytical technique and has been widely used to nondestructively detect and quantify the elemental composition and distributions in samples. Usually, synchrotron radiation X-rays are used for μXFCT, due to its high flux density. In this paper, a laboratory-sourcebased μXFCT system was developed, in which a polycapillary lens is employed to focus the X-ray beam and improve the flux density. The maximum likelihood expectation maximization algorithm was used to reconstruct the computed tomography slices at a limited number of projections. The experimental results demonstrated that the developed system could reveal the elemental distribution inside the test sample, with an elemental sensitivity of 1000 ppm.展开更多
Understanding limb development not only gives insights into the outgrowth and differentiation of the limb,but also has clinical relevance.Limb development begins with two paired limb buds(forelimb and hindlimb buds),w...Understanding limb development not only gives insights into the outgrowth and differentiation of the limb,but also has clinical relevance.Limb development begins with two paired limb buds(forelimb and hindlimb buds),which are initially undifferentiated mesenchymal cells tipped with a thickening of the ectoderm,termed the apical ectodermal ridge(AER).As a transitional embryonic structure,the AER undergoes four stages and contributes to multiple axes of limb development through the coordination of signalling centres,feedback loops,and other cell ac-tivities by secretory signalling and the activation of gene expression.Within the scope of proximodistal pattering,it is understood that while fibroblast growth factors(FGFs)function sequentially over time as primary components of the AER signalling process,there is still no consensus on models that would explain proximodistal patterning itself.In anteroposterior pattermning,the AER has a dual-direction regulation by which it promotes the sonic hedgehog(Shh)gene expression in the zone of polarizing activity(ZPA)for proliferation,and inhibits Shh expression in the anterior mesenchyme.In dorsoventral patterming,the AER activates Engrailed-1(En1)expression,and thus represses Wnt family member 7a(Wnt7a)expression in the ventral ectoderm by the expression of Fgfs,Sp6/8,and bone morpho-genetic protein(Bmp)genes.The AER also plays a vital role in shaping the individual digits,since levels of Fgf4/8 and Bmps expressed in the AER affect digit patterning by controlling apoptosis.In summary,the knowledge of crosstalk within AER among the three main axes is essential to understand limb growth and pattern fomation,as the development of its areas proceeds simultaneously.展开更多
Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-activating mutations have higher response rate and more prolonged survival following treatment with single-agent...Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-activating mutations have higher response rate and more prolonged survival following treatment with single-agent EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) compared with patients with wild-type EGFR. However, all patients treated with reversible inhibitors develop acquired resistance over time. The mechanisms of resistance are complicated. The lack of established therapeutic options for patients after a failed EGFR-TKI treatment poses a great challenge to physicians in managing this group of lung cancer patients. This study evaluates the influence of EGFR-TKI retreatment following chemotherapy after failure of initial EGFR-TKI within at least 6 months on NSCLC patients. Methods: 'i-he data of 27 patients who experienced treatment failure from their initial use of EGFR-TKI within at least 6 months were analyzed. After chemotherapy, the patients were retreated with EGFR-TKI (gefitinib 250 mg qd or erlotinib 150 mg qd), and the tumor progression was observed. The patients were assessed for adverse events and response to therapy. Targeted tumor lesions were assessed with CT scan. Results: Of the 27 patients who received EGFR-TKI retreatment~ 1 (3.7%) patient was observed in complete response (CR), 8 (29.6%) patients in partial response (PR), 14 (51.9%) patients in stable disease (SD), and 4 (14.8%) patients in progressive disease (PD). The disease control rate (DCR) was 85.2% (95% CI: 62%-94%). The median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 6 months (95% CI: 1-29). Of the 13 patients who received the same EGFR-TKI, 1 patient in CR, 3 patients in PR, 8 patients in SD, and 2 patients in PD were observed. The DCRwas 84.6%, and the mPFS was 5 months. Of the 14 patients who received another EGFR-TKI, no patient in CR~ 6 patients in PR, 6 patients in SD, and 2 patients in PD were observed. The DCRwas 85.7%, and the mPFS was 9.5 months. Significant di展开更多
Corrosion inhibition of three imidazoline derivates with different numbers of benzene rings,namely 2-phenyl-1-ethylamino imidazoline(CI-1),2-phenyl-1-ethylamino-1-methylbenzyl quaternary imidazoline(CI-12) and 2-p...Corrosion inhibition of three imidazoline derivates with different numbers of benzene rings,namely 2-phenyl-1-ethylamino imidazoline(CI-1),2-phenyl-1-ethylamino-1-methylbenzyl quaternary imidazoline(CI-12) and 2-phenyl-1-benzoyl ethylamino imidazoline(CI-13),on mild steel in CO2-saturated brine solution was evaluated by mass-loss method and potentiodynamic polarization method.The results show that the three imidazoline derivates can inhibit CO2 corrosion effectively with CI-12 ranking the highest.They mainly restrain the anodic dissolution and act as anodic-type inhibitors.The adsorptions of these derivates on the mild steel surface follow the Langmuir adsorption isothermal equation and belong to chemical adsorption.展开更多
文摘Gastric cancer and liver cancer are among the most common malignancies and the leading causes of death worldwide,due to late detection and high recurrence rates.Today,these cancers have a heavy socioeconomic burden,for which a full understanding of their pathophysiological features is warranted to search for promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets.Osteopontin (OPN) is overexpressed in most patients with gastric and liver cancers.Over the past decade,emerging evidence has revealed a correlation of OPN level and clinicopathological features and prognosis in gastric and liver cancers,indicating its potential as an independent prognostic indicator in such patients.Functional studies have verified the potential of OPN knockdown as a therapeutic approach in vitro and in vivo .Furthermore,OPN mediates multifaceted roles in the interaction between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment,in which many details need further exploration.OPN signaling results in various functions,including prevention of apoptosis,modulation of angiogenesis,malfunction of tumor-associated macrophages,degradation of extracellular matrix,activation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase-Akt and nuclear factor-κB pathways,which lead to tumor formation and progression,particularly in gastric and liver cancers.This editorial aims to review recent findings on alteration in OPN expression and its clinicopathological associations with tumor progression,its potential as a therapeutic target,and putative mechanisms in gastric and liver cancers.Better understanding of the implications of OPN in tumorigenesis might facilitate development of therapeutic regimens to benefit patients with these deadly malignancies.
文摘AIM: To investigate the potential role of perioperative nutrition in reducing complications and mortality in malnourished gastrointestinal cancer patients. METHODS: Four hundred and sixty-eight elective moderately or severely malnourished surgical patients with gastric or colorectal cancers defined by the subjective global assessment (SGA) were randomly assigned to 7 d preoperative and 7 d postoperative parenteral or enteral nutrition vs a simple control group. The nutrition regimen included 24.6±5.2 kcal /kg per d non-protein and 0.23±0.04 g nitrogen /kg per d. Control patients did not receive preoperative nutrition but received 600±100 kcal non-protein plus or not plus 62 ± 16 g crystalline amino acids postoperatively. RESULTS: Complications occurred in 18.3% of the patients receiving nutrition and in 33.5% of the control patients (P= 0.012). Fourteen patients died in the control group and 5 in those receiving nutrition. There were significant differences in the mortality between the two groups (2.1% vs 6.0%, P=0.003). The total length of hospitalization and postoperative stay of control patients were significantly longer (29 vs 22 d, P=0.014) than those of the studied patients (23 vs 12 d, P= 0.000). CONCLUSION: Perioperative nutrition support is beneficial for moderately or severely malnourished gastrointestinal cancer patients and can reduce surgical complications and mortality.
文摘A simple and efficient method was presented for isolating microsatellite DNA markers from peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genome. The genomic DNA was converted into pre-amplified AFLP fragments and hybridized with biotin-labeled SSR probes. Then the hybrid mixture was used to incubate with magnetic beads coated with streptavidin. After washing to remove the non-SSR fragments, the eluted single-strand DNA, which was cloned and sequenced, was largely enriched for microsatellites. Primers can then be designed according to the sequence flanking the repeat motifs and used for polymorphism analysis. The whole experiment can be completed within one week and can be employed as a reliable option for any molecular laboratory to develop SSR markers.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the effects of bowel rehabilitation and combined trophic therapy on intestinal adaptation in short bowel patients.METHODS: Thirty-eight patients with severe short-bowel syndrome (SBS) were employed in the present study, whose average length of jejunum-ileum was 35.8±21.2 cm. The TPN treatment was initiated early to attain positive nitrogen balance and prevent severe weight loss. The TPN composition was designated to be individualized and altered when necessary. Enteral feeding was given as soon as possible after resection and increased gradually. Meals were distributed throughout the day. Eight patients received treatment of growth hormone (0.14 mg/kg.day) and glutamine (0.3 g/kg.day) for 3 weeks. D-xylose test, 15N-Gly trace test and 13C-palmitic acid breath test were done to determine the patients' absorption capability.RESULTS: Thirty-three patients maintained well body weight and serum albumin concentration. The average time of follow-up for 33 survival patients was 5.9±4.3 years.Twenty-two patients weaned from TPN with an average TPN time of 9.5±6.6 months. Two patients, whose whole small bowel, ascending and transverse colon were resected received home TPN. An other 9 patients received parenteral or enteral nutritional support partly as well as oral diet. Three week rhGH+GLN therapy increased nutrients absorption but the effects were transient.CONCLUSION: By rehabilitation therapy, most short bowel patients could wean from parenteral nutrition. Dietary manipulation is an integral part of the treatment of SBS.Treatment with growth hormone and glutamine may increase nutrients absorption but the effects are not sustained beyond the treatment period.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2017YFA0403801,2016YFA0401302,2017YFA0206004,2018YFC1200204)the National Major Scientific Instruments and Equipment Development Project of China(No.11627901).
文摘This paper introduces some latest developments regarding the X-ray imaging methodology and applications of the X-ray imaging and biomedical application beamline(BL13W1)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in the past 5 years.The photon energy range of the beamline is 8–72.5 keV.Several sets of X-ray imaging detectors with different pixel sizes(0.19–24 lm)are used to realize X-ray microcomputed tomography(X-ray micro-CT)and X-ray in-line phase-contrast imaging.To satisfy the requirements of user experiments,new X-ray imaging methods and image processing techniques are developed.In vivo dynamic micro-CT experiments with living insects are performed in 0.5 s(sampling rate of 2 Hz,2 tomograms/s)with a monochromatic beam from a wiggler source and in 40 ms(sampling rate of 25 Hz,25 tomograms/s)with a white beam from a bending magnet source.A new X-ray imaging method known as move contrast X-ray imaging is proposed,with which blood flow and moving tissues in raw images can be distinguished according to their moving frequencies in the time domain.Furthermore,X-ray speckle-tracking imaging with twice exposures to eliminate the edge enhancement effect is developed.A high-precision quantification method is realized to measure complex three-dimensional blood vessels obtained via X-ray micro-CT.X-ray imaging methods such as three-dimensional X-ray diffraction microscopy,small-angle X-ray scattering CT,and X-ray fluorescence CT are developed,in which the X-ray micro-CT imaging method is combined with other contrast mechanisms such as diffraction,scattering,and fluorescence contrasts respectively.Moreover,an X-ray nano-CT experiment is performed with a 100 nm spatial resolution.Typical user experimental results from the fields of material science,biomedicine,paleontology,physics,chemistry,and environmental science obtained on the beamline are provided.
基金This work was primarily supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-81972360)
文摘Background:High-grade glioma(HGG)is a fatal human cancer.Bortezomib,a proteasome inhibitor,has been approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma but its use in glioma awaits further investigation.This study aimed to explore the chemotherapeutic effect and the underlying mechanism of bortezomib on gliomas.Methods:U251 and U87 cell viability and proliferation were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide(MTT)assay,tumor cell spheroid growth,and colony formation assay.Cell apoptosis and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry.Temozolomide(TMZ)-insensitive cell lines were induced by long-term TMZ treatment,and cells with stem cell characteristics were enriched with stem cell culture medium.The mRNA levels of interested genes were measured via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction,and protein levels were determined via Western blotting/immunofluorescent staining in cell lines and immunohistochemical staining in paraffin-embedded sections.Via inoculating U87 cells subcutaneously,glioma xenograft models in nude mice were established for drug experiments.Patient survival data were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results:Bortezomib inhibited the viability and proliferation of U251 and U87 cells in a dose-and time-dependent manner by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.Bortezomib also significantly inhibited the spheroid growth,colony formation,and stem-like cell proliferation of U251 and U87 cells.When administrated in combination,bortezomib showed synergistic effect with TMZ in vitro and sensitized glioma to TMZ treatment both in vitro and in vivo.Bortezomib reduced both the mRNA and protein levels of Forkhead Box M1(FOXM1)and its target gene Survivin.The FOXM1-Survivin axis was markedly up-regulated in established TMZ-insensitive glioma cell lines and HGG patients.Expression levels of FOXM1 and Survivin were positively correlated with each other and both related to poor progno-sis in glioma patients.Conclusions:Bortezomib was found to inhibit g
文摘AIM: To determine the value of computed tomographic angiography(CTA) for diagnosis and therapeutic planning in lower gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding.METHODS: Sixty-three consecutive patients with acute lower GI bleeding underwent CTA before endovascular or surgical treatment. CTA was used to determine whether the lower GI bleeding was suitable for endovascular treatment, surgical resection, or conservative treatment in each patient. Treatment planning with CTA was compared with actual treatment decisions or endovascular or surgical treatment that had been carried out in each patient based on CTA findings.RESULTS: 64-row CTA detected active extravasation of contrast material in 57 patients and six patients had no demonstrable active bleeding, resulting in an accuracy of 90.5% in the detection of acute GI bleeding(57 of 63). In three of the six patients with no demonstrable active bleeding, active lower GI bleeding recurred within one week after CTA, and angiography revealed acute bleeding. The overall location-based accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value(PPV) and negative predictive value(NPV) for the detection of GI bleeding by 64-row CTA were 98.8%(249 of 252), 95.0%(57 of 60), 100%(192 of 192), 100%(57 of 57), and 98.5%(192 of 195), respectively. Treatment planning was correctly established on the basis of 64-row CTA with an accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of 98.4%(248 of 252), 93.3%(56 of 60), 100%(192 of 192), 100%(56 of 56), and 97.5%(192 of 196), respectively, in a location-based evaluation. CONCLUSION: 64-row CTA is safe and effective in making decisions regarding treatment, without performing digital subtraction angiography or surgery, in the majority of patients with lower GI bleeding.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 71273021 and 7167030506)
文摘Based on the study of the relationship between structure and feedback of China’s natural gas demand system, this paper establishes a system dynamics model. In order to simulate the total demand and consumption structure of natural gas in China, we set up seven scenarios by changing some of the parameters of the model. The results showed that the total demand of natural gas would increase steadily year by year and reach in the range from 3600 to 4500 billion cubic meters in 2035. Furthermore, in terms of consumption structure, urban gas consumption would still be the largest term, followed by the gas consumption as industrial fuel, gas power generation and natural gas chemical industry. In addition, compared with the population growth, economic development still plays a dominant role in the natural gas demand growth, the impact of urbanization on urban gas consumption is significant, and the promotion of natural gas utilization technology can effectively reduce the total consumption of natural gas.
基金supported by the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-096)the National Major Scientific Instruments and Equipment Development Project of China(No.11627901)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFF0701202,2021YFA1600703)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U1932205,12275343).
文摘The fast X-ray imaging beamline(BL16U2)at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(SSRF)is a new beamline that provides X-ray micro-imaging capabilities across a wide range of time scales,spanning from 100 ps toμs and ms.This beamline has been specifically designed to facilitate the investigation of a wide range of rapid phenomena,such as the deformation and failure of materials subjected to intense dynamic loads.In addition,it enables the study of high-pressure and high-speed fuel spray processes in automotive engines.The light source of this beamline is a cryogenic permanent magnet undulator(CPMU)that is cooled by liquid nitrogen.This CPMU can generate X-ray photons within an energy range of 8.7-30 keV.The beamline offers two modes of operation:monochromatic beam mode with a liquid nitrogen-cooled double-crystal monochromator(DCM)and pink beam mode with the first crystal of the DCM out of the beam path.Four X-ray imaging methods were implemented in BL16U2:single-pulse ultrafast X-ray imaging,microsecond-resolved X-ray dynamic imaging,millisecond-resolved X-ray dynamic micro-CT,and high-resolution quantitative micro-CT.Furthermore,BL16U2 is equipped with various in situ impact loading systems,such as a split Hopkinson bar system,light gas gun,and fuel spray chamber.Following the completion of the final commissioning in 2021 and subsequent trial operations in 2022,the beamline has been officially available to users from 2023.
基金Sponsored by National Key Technology Research and Development Program in 12th Five-year Plan of China(2013BAE07B00)
文摘Greenhouse gases, particularly the carbon dioxide, cause global warming and extreme weather, which has become a serious threat to human beings. The steel industry creates enormous amounts of carbon emission and has tremendous potential in carbon reduction. Considering the consistently increasing demand of iron and steel, to obtain significant carbon reduction by reducing the steel production is not practical, thus the development and implementa- tion of carbon reduction programs and technologies is important for the steel industry. Despite the significant poten- tial of carbon reduction in the steel industry, ironmaking and steelmaking processes are complex. Therefore, resear- ches and developments for the carbon reduction must focus on key processes. Here, key processes and technologies adopted in ULCOS program in EU, COURSE 50 program in Japan, POSCO program in South Korea, AISI pro- grams in US and other carbon reduction programs are summarized and evaluated, and feasible suggestions for carbon reduction in developing countries are presented. If effective measures can be referred to and taken in developing coun- tries, global carbon emission can be greatly reduced.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China (2021YFC2301102)National Natural Science Foundation of China (82202593)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China (ZR2022MH115).
文摘A rapid and accurate COVID-19 diagnosis is a prerequisite for blocking the source of infection as soon as possible and taking the appropriate medical action.Herein,we developed GeneClick,a device for nucleic acid self-testing of SARS-CoV-2,consisting of three modules:a sampling kit,a microfluidic chip-based disposable cartridge,and an amplification reader.In addition,we evaluated the clinical performance of GeneClick using 2162 nasal swabs collected at three medical institutions,using three commercial RT-qPCR kits and an antigen self-test as references.Compared to RT-qPCR,the sensitivity and specificity of the GeneClick assay were 97.93%and 99.72%,respectively,with a kappa value of 0.979(P<0.01).Of the 2162 samples,2076 were also tested for SARS-CoV-2 antigens.Among the 314 positive samples identified by GeneClick assay,63 samples were undetected by antigen tests.Overall,the GeneClick nucleic acid self-test demonstrated higher accuracy than the antigen-based detection.Based on the additional features,including simple operation,affordable price,portable device,and reliability of smartphone APP-driven sampling and result reporting,GeneClick offers a powerful tool for field-based SARS-CoV-2 detection in primary healthcare institutions or at-home use.
文摘Resources are material foundation for sustainable development. To enhance resources utilization is the key factor for realizing sustainable development. Based on the idea of sustainable development, the paper establishes the model to effectively distribute resources and proposes a method for studies on sustainable development.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the support from Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2019B111106002)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(21KJB460023).
文摘The effects of the content of rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of hot-dip Zn-5 Al alloy steel wire for bridge cables were investigated.The microstructure of the hot-dip coating was analyzed using an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy-dispersive spectrometer.The bonding force between the hot-dip coating and steel wire was determined by the winding test.The corrosion resistance of the steel wire hot-dip coating was tested by the electrochemical workstation.The hot-dip Zn-5A1 alloy coating has a corrosion-resistant structure composed of a zinc-rich phase and an aluminum-rich phase.Due to the enhanced bonding force,the micro structure of the hot-dip coating of the Zn-5A1 alloy with rare earth elements is more compact and uniform than that without rare earth elements.The addition of rare earth elements improves the corrosion resistance of Zn-5A1 alloy coated steel wire.Due to the rare earth segregation,which prevents the corrosion of the grain boundary and enhances the anti-intergranular corrosion performance,steel wire exhibits the optimum corrosion resistance when the content of rare earth elements is 0.08 wt.%.
文摘Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)is a common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED).It has been demonstrated that G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2)overexpression contributes to diabetic endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress,which also underlies ED in T2DM.We hypothesized that GRK2 overexpressed and attenuated endothelial function of the cavernosal tissue in a rat model of T2DM.T2DM rats were established by feeding with a high-fat diet (HFD)for 2 weeks and then administering two intraperitoneal (IP) injections of a low dose of streptozotocin (STZ),followed by continuous feeding with a HFD for 6 weeks.GRK2 was inhibited by IP injection of paroxetine,a selective GRK2 inhibitor,after STZ injection.Insulin challenge tests,intracavernous pressure (ICP), GRK2 expression,the protein kinase B (Akt)/endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)pathway,nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH)oxidase subunit gp91phox,nitric oxide (NO),reactive oxygen species (ROS)production,and apoptosis in cavernosal tissue were examined.Less response to insulin injection was observed in T2DM rats 2 weeks after HFD.Markedly increased GRK2 expression,along with impaired Akt/eNOS pathway,reduced NO production,increased gp91phox expression and ROS generation,increased apoptosis and impaired erectile function were found in T2DM rats.inhibition of GRK2 with paroxetine ameliorated Akt/eNOS signaling,restored NO production,downregulated NADPH oxidase,subsequently inhibited ROS generation and apoptosis,and ultimately preserved erectile function.These results indicated that GRK2 upregulation may be an important mechanism underlying T2DM ED,and GRK2 inhibition may be a potential therapeutic strategy for T2DM ED.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2017YFA0403801,2017YFA0206004,2018YFC1200204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.81430087,11775297,U1932205).
文摘Doped elements in alloys significantly impact their performance.Conventional methods usually sputter the surface material of the sample,or their performance is limited to the surface of alloys owing to their poor penetration ability.The X-ray K-edge subtraction(KES)method exhibits great potential for the nondestructive in situ detection of element contents in alloys.However,the signal of doped elements usually deteriorates because of the strong absorption of the principal component and scattering of crystal grains.This in turn prevents the extensive application of X-ray KES imaging to alloys.In this study,methods were developed to calibrate the linearity between the grayscale of the KES image and element content.The methods were aimed at the sensitive analysis of elements in alloys.Furthermore,experiments with phantoms and alloys demonstrated that,after elaborate calibration,X-ray KES imaging is capable of nondestructive and sensitive analysis of doped elements in alloys.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2017YFA0206004 and 2017YFA0403800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11775297 and U1532118)
文摘X-ray fluorescence microtomography(μXFCT)is a nondestructive analytical technique and has been widely used to nondestructively detect and quantify the elemental composition and distributions in samples. Usually, synchrotron radiation X-rays are used for μXFCT, due to its high flux density. In this paper, a laboratory-sourcebased μXFCT system was developed, in which a polycapillary lens is employed to focus the X-ray beam and improve the flux density. The maximum likelihood expectation maximization algorithm was used to reconstruct the computed tomography slices at a limited number of projections. The experimental results demonstrated that the developed system could reveal the elemental distribution inside the test sample, with an elemental sensitivity of 1000 ppm.
基金Key Research and Development Project of Shandong Province(No.2017G006043),China。
文摘Understanding limb development not only gives insights into the outgrowth and differentiation of the limb,but also has clinical relevance.Limb development begins with two paired limb buds(forelimb and hindlimb buds),which are initially undifferentiated mesenchymal cells tipped with a thickening of the ectoderm,termed the apical ectodermal ridge(AER).As a transitional embryonic structure,the AER undergoes four stages and contributes to multiple axes of limb development through the coordination of signalling centres,feedback loops,and other cell ac-tivities by secretory signalling and the activation of gene expression.Within the scope of proximodistal pattering,it is understood that while fibroblast growth factors(FGFs)function sequentially over time as primary components of the AER signalling process,there is still no consensus on models that would explain proximodistal patterning itself.In anteroposterior pattermning,the AER has a dual-direction regulation by which it promotes the sonic hedgehog(Shh)gene expression in the zone of polarizing activity(ZPA)for proliferation,and inhibits Shh expression in the anterior mesenchyme.In dorsoventral patterming,the AER activates Engrailed-1(En1)expression,and thus represses Wnt family member 7a(Wnt7a)expression in the ventral ectoderm by the expression of Fgfs,Sp6/8,and bone morpho-genetic protein(Bmp)genes.The AER also plays a vital role in shaping the individual digits,since levels of Fgf4/8 and Bmps expressed in the AER affect digit patterning by controlling apoptosis.In summary,the knowledge of crosstalk within AER among the three main axes is essential to understand limb growth and pattern fomation,as the development of its areas proceeds simultaneously.
文摘Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-activating mutations have higher response rate and more prolonged survival following treatment with single-agent EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) compared with patients with wild-type EGFR. However, all patients treated with reversible inhibitors develop acquired resistance over time. The mechanisms of resistance are complicated. The lack of established therapeutic options for patients after a failed EGFR-TKI treatment poses a great challenge to physicians in managing this group of lung cancer patients. This study evaluates the influence of EGFR-TKI retreatment following chemotherapy after failure of initial EGFR-TKI within at least 6 months on NSCLC patients. Methods: 'i-he data of 27 patients who experienced treatment failure from their initial use of EGFR-TKI within at least 6 months were analyzed. After chemotherapy, the patients were retreated with EGFR-TKI (gefitinib 250 mg qd or erlotinib 150 mg qd), and the tumor progression was observed. The patients were assessed for adverse events and response to therapy. Targeted tumor lesions were assessed with CT scan. Results: Of the 27 patients who received EGFR-TKI retreatment~ 1 (3.7%) patient was observed in complete response (CR), 8 (29.6%) patients in partial response (PR), 14 (51.9%) patients in stable disease (SD), and 4 (14.8%) patients in progressive disease (PD). The disease control rate (DCR) was 85.2% (95% CI: 62%-94%). The median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 6 months (95% CI: 1-29). Of the 13 patients who received the same EGFR-TKI, 1 patient in CR, 3 patients in PR, 8 patients in SD, and 2 patients in PD were observed. The DCRwas 84.6%, and the mPFS was 5 months. Of the 14 patients who received another EGFR-TKI, no patient in CR~ 6 patients in PR, 6 patients in SD, and 2 patients in PD were observed. The DCRwas 85.7%, and the mPFS was 9.5 months. Significant di
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文摘Corrosion inhibition of three imidazoline derivates with different numbers of benzene rings,namely 2-phenyl-1-ethylamino imidazoline(CI-1),2-phenyl-1-ethylamino-1-methylbenzyl quaternary imidazoline(CI-12) and 2-phenyl-1-benzoyl ethylamino imidazoline(CI-13),on mild steel in CO2-saturated brine solution was evaluated by mass-loss method and potentiodynamic polarization method.The results show that the three imidazoline derivates can inhibit CO2 corrosion effectively with CI-12 ranking the highest.They mainly restrain the anodic dissolution and act as anodic-type inhibitors.The adsorptions of these derivates on the mild steel surface follow the Langmuir adsorption isothermal equation and belong to chemical adsorption.