This study presents a review on palaeogeographic implications and temporal variations of giaucony coveringboth modern and ancient records. Phanerozoic giaucony preferably forms in a shelf depositional setting. Deep ma...This study presents a review on palaeogeographic implications and temporal variations of giaucony coveringboth modern and ancient records. Phanerozoic giaucony preferably forms in a shelf depositional setting. Deep marine conditions and low seawater temperature discourage formation of glaucony. Around 75% of glaucony is recorded from the Cretaceous to the Holo- eene sediments, which are related to the abundance of the most common substrates, faecal pellets and bioclasts. TFe203 （total）, A1203, K20 and MgO contents of glaucony vary appreciably through geological time. IMhile TFe203 content of most Mesozoic and Cenozoic giaucony ex- ceeds 20%, it is always less than 20% in Precambrian varieties. High K20, A1203, MgO and low TFe203 distinguish the Precambrian glaucony from its Phanerozoic counterpart. Precambrian glaucony, preferably formed within a K-feldspar substrate, is always rich in potassium irre- spective of its degree of evolution, while high K-content in Phanerozoic evolved glaucony in- dicates significant stratigraphic condensation. K20 iJs. TFe203 relationship of glaucony exhibits three different evolutionary trends corresponding to three common modes of origin. Depositional conditions may influence the composition of glaucony as slightly reducing conditions favour Fe enrichment, whereas oxidising conditions cause Fe depletion in giaucony.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prognosis of gastric cancer continues to remain poor,and epigenetic drugs like histone deacetylase inhibitors(HDACi)have been envisaged as potential therapeutic agents.Nevertheless,clinical trials are f...BACKGROUND The prognosis of gastric cancer continues to remain poor,and epigenetic drugs like histone deacetylase inhibitors(HDACi)have been envisaged as potential therapeutic agents.Nevertheless,clinical trials are facing issues with toxicity and efficacy against solid tumors,which may be partly due to the lack of patient stratification for effective treatments.To study the need of patient stratification before HDACi treatment,and the efficacy of pre-treatment of HDACi as a chemotherapeutic drug sensitizer.METHODS The expression activity of class 1 HDACs and histone acetylation was examined in human gastric cancer cells and tissues.The potential combinatorial regime of HDACi and chemotherapy drugs was defined on the basis of observed drug binding assays,chromatin remodeling and cell death.RESULTS In the present study,the data suggest that the differential increase in HDAC activity and the expression of class 1 HDACs are associated with hypoacetylation of histone proteins in tumors compared to normal adjacent mucosa tissue samples of gastric cancer.The data highlights for the first time that pretreatment of HDACi results in an increased amount of DNA-bound drugs associated with enhanced histone acetylation,chromatin relaxation and cell cycle arrest.Fraction-affected plots and combination index-based analysis show that pre-HDACi chemo drug combinatorial regimes,including valproic acid with cisplatin or oxaliplatin and trichostatin A with epirubicin,exhibit synergism with maximum cytotoxic potential due to higher cell death at low combined doses in gastric cancer cell lines.CONCLUSION Expression or activity of class 1 HDACs among gastric cancer patients present an effective approach for patient stratification.Furthermore,HDACi therapy in pretreatment regimes is more effective with chemotherapy drugs,and may aid in predicting individual patient prognosis.展开更多
The reconstruction of the vascular outflow tract of partial liver grafts has received considerable attention in the past, especially in the setting of right liver grafts with undrained segments. Hepatic venous outflow...The reconstruction of the vascular outflow tract of partial liver grafts has received considerable attention in the past, especially in the setting of right liver grafts with undrained segments. Hepatic venous outflow reconstruction is an important factor for successful living donor liver transplantation outcome. However, in presence of undrained anterior sector and presence of multiple short hepatic veins that drain substantial portions of liver, outflow reconstruction without backtable venoplasty may lead to severe graft congestion and subsequent graft dysfunction. Various backtable venoplasty techniques in presence of multiple hepatic veins that can be used in either right- or leftlobe liver transplantation are devised to ensure a single, wide outflow channel. In this overview, various techniques to overcome the hepatic venous variations of liver allograft and outflow reconstruction are discussed.展开更多
Malignant cell seeding in subcutaneous tissues along the needle track and/or percutaneous biliary drainage catheters is rare complication, but pose various technical issues in planning surgical treatment of such patie...Malignant cell seeding in subcutaneous tissues along the needle track and/or percutaneous biliary drainage catheters is rare complication, but pose various technical issues in planning surgical treatment of such patients. If underlying primary hepatic malignancy can be treated, an aggressive resection of subcutaneous tissue bearing cancer cell with subsequent abdominal wall reconstruction has been sporadically reported. But, when hepatic resection is not possible due to underlying advanced cirrhosis, liver transplantation along with abdominal wall resection and subsequent reconstruction remains only feasible option. Herein, we describe our successful experience of living donor liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma with fullthickness abdominal wall resection bearing the tumor seeding followed by reconstruction in single stage surgery.展开更多
Confining chemotherapy to tumour sites by means of active targeting nanoparticles(NPs)may increase the treatment effectuality while reducing potential side effects.Cubosomes are one of the next-generation drug deliver...Confining chemotherapy to tumour sites by means of active targeting nanoparticles(NPs)may increase the treatment effectuality while reducing potential side effects.Cubosomes are one of the next-generation drug delivery nanocarriers by virtue of their biocompatibility and bioadhesion,sizeable payload encapsulation and high thermostability.Herein,an active tumour targeting system towards rhabdomyosarcoma(RMS)cells was evaluated.Cubosomes were loaded with helenalin(a secondary metabolite from Arnica plants),which we have previously shown to induce apoptosis in RMS cells.The functionalization of the cubosomes was accomplished to enable binding to membrane receptors and translocation under a magnetic field.RMS cells overexpress CD44 and CD221 on their membrane surface and,therefore,hyaluronic acid(HA,a ligand for CD44)and antibodies(Abs)against CD221 were coupled to cubosomes via electrostatic attraction and the thiol-Michael reaction,respectively.Magnetization of the cubic phase NPs was achieved by embedding superparamagnetic iron oxide NPs(SPIONPs)into the cubic matrix.Single-function and multi-function cubosomes had Im3m cubic phase structures with well-organized lattice patterns.Conjugation with 2%HA or anti-CD221 half Abs and/or 1%SPIONPs showed significantly higher uptake into RMS cells compared to unfunctionalized cubosomes.CD44 and CD221 directed magnetic(triple-function)cubosomes were capable of internalizing into RMS cells in an energy-independent mechanism.Helenalin-laden triple functionalized cubosomes showed limited impact on the viability of control fibroblast cells,while they induced a high degree cytotoxicity against RMS cells.Profound tumour cell death was observed in both two-dimensional(2D)culture and three-dimensional(3D)tumour spheroids.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary benign splenic tumours are unique and account for<0.007%of all tumours identified during surgery and autopsy.Splenic lymphangiomas are rarely seen in adults.Splenic lymphangiomas may be asymptoma...BACKGROUND Primary benign splenic tumours are unique and account for<0.007%of all tumours identified during surgery and autopsy.Splenic lymphangiomas are rarely seen in adults.Splenic lymphangiomas may be asymptomatic,or may present with upper left abdominal pain,splenomegaly,hypersplenism,or splenic rupture with haemorrhagic shock.The clinical and radiological features of these lesions are not specific.This case report serves to remind the clinician to consider the rare but important differential diagnosis of splenic lymphangioma while treating splenic lesions.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of splenic lymphangioma in a 22-year-old woman who presented with left upper quadrant abdominal pain for three months.Initial investigations were unremarkable;however,computed tomography later revealed multiple splenic micro-abscesses.The patient underwent laparoscopic splenectomy,and histopathological examination revealed splenic lymphangioma.The patient was discharged on postoperative day three.One month after surgery,the abdominal pain resolved completely,with no new complaints.Splenic lymphangiomas present clinically as splenomegaly or left upper quadrant abdominal pain;prompt intervention is necessary for avoiding complications.CONCLUSION This case report concludes that splenic lymphangiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of splenomegaly or left upper quadrant pain,even in adults,because they are amenable to curative treatment.Delays in surgical intervention may lead to severe complications,such as infection,rupture,and hemorrhage.Such lesions can be safely managed with laparoscopy,involving less postoperative pain and early patient discharge with excellent cosmetic outcomes.展开更多
Bridges serve as essential parts of transportation infrastructure,facilitating the movement of people and goods across rivers,valleys,and other obstacles.However,they are also susceptible to a wide range of natural ha...Bridges serve as essential parts of transportation infrastructure,facilitating the movement of people and goods across rivers,valleys,and other obstacles.However,they are also susceptible to a wide range of natural hazards,including floods,earthquakes,and landslides,which can damage or even collapse these structures,leading to severe economic and human losses.A risk index has been developed to address this issue,which quantifies the likelihood and severity of natural hazards occurring in a specific location.The application of risk indices for natural hazards in bridge management involves a data collection process and mathematical modelling.The data collection process gathers information on bridges’location,condition,and vulnerability,while mathematical modelling uses the data to assess the risk of natural hazards.Overall,risk indices provide a quantitative measure of the vulnerability of bridges to natural hazards and help to prioritize maintenance and repair activities.Mitigation measures are then evaluated and implemented based on the risk assessment results.By using this tool,the UBMS research group has developed an algorithm for risk assessment which will be essential in the decision-making process,specifically focused on enhancing Fund Optimization,Deterioration Modelling,and Risk Analysis.These developments effectively fulfill the primary objectives associated with addressing and mitigating hazards.This development also helps bridge managers understand the potential threats posed by natural hazards and allocate resources more efficiently to ensure the safety and longevity of critical transportation infrastructure.展开更多
Voltage sags caused by the short-circuit faults in transmission and distribution lines have become one of the most important power quality problems facing industrial customers and utilities. Voltage sags are normally ...Voltage sags caused by the short-circuit faults in transmission and distribution lines have become one of the most important power quality problems facing industrial customers and utilities. Voltage sags are normally described by characteristics of both magnitude and duration, but phaseangle jump should be taken into account in identifying sag phenomena and finding their solutions. In this paper, voltage sags due to power system faults such as single phase-to-ground, phase-tophase, and two-phase-to-ground faults are characterized by using symmetrical component analysis and their effect on the magnitude variation and phase-angle jumps for each phase are examined. A simple and practical method is proposed for voltage sag detection, by calculating RMS voltage over a window of one-half cycle. The industrial distribution system at Bajaj hospital is taken as a case study. Simulation studies have been performed by using MATLAB/SIMULINK and the results are presented at various magnitudes, duration and phase-angle jumps.展开更多
Aim The aim of this study was to measure the level of Oncostatin M （OSM） a gp130 cytokine in the gingival crevicular fluid （GCF） and serum of chronic periodontitis patients and to find any correlation between them...Aim The aim of this study was to measure the level of Oncostatin M （OSM） a gp130 cytokine in the gingival crevicular fluid （GCF） and serum of chronic periodontitis patients and to find any correlation between them before and after periodontal therapy （scaling and root planing,SRP）. Methodology 60 subjects （age 25-50 years） were enrolled into three groups （n=20 per group）,group Ⅰ （healthy）,group Ⅱ （gingivitis） and group III （chronic periodontitis）. Group Ⅲ subjects were followed for 6-8 weeks after the initial periodontal therapy （SRP） as the group Ⅳ （after periodontal therapy）. Clinical parameters were assessed as gingival index （GI）,probing depth （PD）,clinical attachment level （CAL）,and radiographic evidence of bone loss. GCF and serum levels of OSM were measured by using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay （ELISA）. Results It was found that mean OSM levels had been elevated in both the GCF and serum of chronic periodontitis subjects （726.65 ± 283.56 and 65.59 ± 12.37 pg·mL-1,res-pectively） and these levels were decreased proportionally after the periodontal therapy （95.50 ± 38.85 and 39.98 ± 16.69 pg·mL-1 respectively）. However,OSM was detected in GCF of healthy subjects （66.15 ± 28.10 pg·mL-1） and gingivitis-suffering subjects （128.33 ± 22.96 pg·mL-1） and was found as below the detectable limit （≈0.0 pg·mL-1） in the serum of same subjects. Significant correlation has been found between clinical parameters and GCF-serum levels of OSM. Conclusion Increased OSM level both in the GCF and serum,and the decreased levels after initial periodontal therapy （SRP） may suggest a use as an inflammatory bio-marker in the periodontal disease.展开更多
An efficient protocol was developed for the synthesis of 3-aminoalkylated indoles using 3- chlorophenylboronic acid as a catalyst under ambient temperature conditions.The three-component reaction of indoles,aromatic a...An efficient protocol was developed for the synthesis of 3-aminoalkylated indoles using 3- chlorophenylboronic acid as a catalyst under ambient temperature conditions.The three-component reaction of indoles,aromatic aldehydes and N-methyl aniline offered corresponding 3-aminoalkylated indoles in excellent yields.This protocol presents some remarkable features such as mild reaction conditions,simple workup procedure and excellent yields.展开更多
We report the synthesis of Co^(2+)substituted Mg–Cu–Zn ferrite via citrate gel combustion process and thereby its structural,transport,and magnetic properties for the use in electromagnetic energy absorption applica...We report the synthesis of Co^(2+)substituted Mg–Cu–Zn ferrite via citrate gel combustion process and thereby its structural,transport,and magnetic properties for the use in electromagnetic energy absorption application.The polycrystalline ferrite system is investigated by interplay of stoichiometric composition with Mg_(0.25–x)Co_x Cu_(0.25)Zn_(0.5)Fe_2O_4(0≤x≤0.25).Structural investigations using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and selected area electron diffraction(SAED)reveal the formation of spinel structure with linear growth of lattice constant due to Co^(2+)substitution.The microstructural analysis(TEM and SEM)depicts the dense microstructure with the average grain size of 0.42–1.25μm.The elemental analysis(EDS)confirms the elemental composition of the as-prepared ferrite with respect to the initial concentrations of the synthetic composition used.The observed variations in initial permeability(μ_i)and magnetic moment(_Bn)are explained based on deviation in saturation magnetization(M_s),anisotropy constant(_1K),density values,and exchange interaction.The temperature dependence of DC resistivity confirms the semiconducting behavior of the as-prepared ferrite material,with an increase in the DC resistivity by an incorporation of cobalt.Furthermore,the effects of adding Co^(2+)on the Curie temperature,frequency dependent dielectric properties of the ferrite material are also discussed.展开更多
The Biginelli-type compounds 4,5,8a-triarylhexahydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,7（1H,3H）-diones were synthesized by a one-pot three-component reaction using sulfated tin oxide as a reusable catalyst. This method has...The Biginelli-type compounds 4,5,8a-triarylhexahydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,7（1H,3H）-diones were synthesized by a one-pot three-component reaction using sulfated tin oxide as a reusable catalyst. This method has the advantages of high yields, short reaction time, simple starting materials and reusability of catalyst for several times.展开更多
In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)–ionic liquid(IL) membranes were prepared for the separation of isopropyl alcohol(IPA)–water azeotropic mixtures by pervaporation.PVA-IL composite membranes were prepared by simpl...In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)–ionic liquid(IL) membranes were prepared for the separation of isopropyl alcohol(IPA)–water azeotropic mixtures by pervaporation.PVA-IL composite membranes were prepared by simple solvent evaporation method using four ILs,viz.,1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(BMIMCl),1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(HMIMCl),1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tetra fluoroborate(HMIMBF4) and 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(OMIMCl).Three ILs were used to study the effect of alkyl chain on the pervaporation performance.The study had focused on the effect feed water concentration from 10%–40%and effect of feed temperature from 50–80°C.Physiochemical properties of all the membranes were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and contact angle measurement.The Arrhenius activation energies for permeation were estimated to be in the range 4–12 kJ·mol-1 from the temperature dependent permeation values.展开更多
The oxalate co-precipitation method was used to synthesize the La3+substituted Ni-Cu-Zn(La-NCZ)nanoferrites having chemical composition Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.1)Zn_(0.2)LaxFe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0.015,0.025 and 0.035).DC resistivity ...The oxalate co-precipitation method was used to synthesize the La3+substituted Ni-Cu-Zn(La-NCZ)nanoferrites having chemical composition Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.1)Zn_(0.2)LaxFe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0.015,0.025 and 0.035).DC resistivity study of nanoferrites shows both the conducting and semiconducting behaviour.The room temperature DC electrical resistivity of Ni-Cu-Zn(NCZ)nanoferrites decreases,whereas Curie temperature increases with increasing La^(3+)content.In the temperature range of 30-170℃nanoferrites show p-type semiconducting behavior except x=0.015;thereafter,they show n-type behaviour.The frequency dispersive initial permeability(μi)associated with its real and imaginary(μ’andμ")parts are attributed to the domain wall movement and magnetic spin resonant.Theμi,u’andμ"of La-NCZ nanoferrites are higher than those of pure NCZ nanoferrite.Dielectric constant(ε’),dielectric loss(ε")and AC resistivity(ρAC)of La-NCZ nanoferrites show normal dielectric behaviour.It is found thatε’of NCZ nanoferrites decreases with the increasing content of La3+ions.The bandgap energy of La-NCZ nanoferrites is achieved in the range 1.36-1.70 eV confirming the semiconducting nature of materials.展开更多
An unprecedented Ag(I)-catalyzed[3+3]-annulation of alkynyl alcohols(5-hexyn-1-ols)andα,β-unsaturated ketones is reported to construct simple to complex chromanes.This transformation begins with hydroalkoxylation of...An unprecedented Ag(I)-catalyzed[3+3]-annulation of alkynyl alcohols(5-hexyn-1-ols)andα,β-unsaturated ketones is reported to construct simple to complex chromanes.This transformation begins with hydroalkoxylation of alkynol through C-C triple bond activation to give cyclic-enol ether,followed by intermolecular 1,4-addition and intramolecular 1,2-addition of enol ethers onto the enone and oxidative aromatization or Grob-type elimination steps.展开更多
Stereoselective synthesis by an aldol reaction between chloroacetone and aldehyde was studied using a synthesized chiral organocatalyst and triethylamine. The reaction gave α-chloro-β-hydroxy ketones in excellent yi...Stereoselective synthesis by an aldol reaction between chloroacetone and aldehyde was studied using a synthesized chiral organocatalyst and triethylamine. The reaction gave α-chloro-β-hydroxy ketones in excellent yield with high anti selectivity and enantioselectivity. The chiral organocatalyst was also used in the Knoevenagel reaction, which gave α-cyano-β-hydroxy ketones at a low temperature and the usual Knoevenagel product at a high temperature. Both products were obtained in good to moderate yield with good anti selectivity in the case of α-cyano-β-hydroxy ketone derivatives.展开更多
基金Department of Science and Technology,Government of India for financial support through Grant IR/S4/ESF-16/2009(2)DST-IITB National Facility for EPMA,Department of Earth Sciences,Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
文摘This study presents a review on palaeogeographic implications and temporal variations of giaucony coveringboth modern and ancient records. Phanerozoic giaucony preferably forms in a shelf depositional setting. Deep marine conditions and low seawater temperature discourage formation of glaucony. Around 75% of glaucony is recorded from the Cretaceous to the Holo- eene sediments, which are related to the abundance of the most common substrates, faecal pellets and bioclasts. TFe203 （total）, A1203, K20 and MgO contents of glaucony vary appreciably through geological time. IMhile TFe203 content of most Mesozoic and Cenozoic giaucony ex- ceeds 20%, it is always less than 20% in Precambrian varieties. High K20, A1203, MgO and low TFe203 distinguish the Precambrian glaucony from its Phanerozoic counterpart. Precambrian glaucony, preferably formed within a K-feldspar substrate, is always rich in potassium irre- spective of its degree of evolution, while high K-content in Phanerozoic evolved glaucony in- dicates significant stratigraphic condensation. K20 iJs. TFe203 relationship of glaucony exhibits three different evolutionary trends corresponding to three common modes of origin. Depositional conditions may influence the composition of glaucony as slightly reducing conditions favour Fe enrichment, whereas oxidising conditions cause Fe depletion in giaucony.
基金Supported by TMH-IRG(account number-466/2012 and 164/2016)LTMT grant for project funding+1 种基金ACTREC-TMC for funding to Gupta labsupported by ACTREC fellowships
文摘BACKGROUND The prognosis of gastric cancer continues to remain poor,and epigenetic drugs like histone deacetylase inhibitors(HDACi)have been envisaged as potential therapeutic agents.Nevertheless,clinical trials are facing issues with toxicity and efficacy against solid tumors,which may be partly due to the lack of patient stratification for effective treatments.To study the need of patient stratification before HDACi treatment,and the efficacy of pre-treatment of HDACi as a chemotherapeutic drug sensitizer.METHODS The expression activity of class 1 HDACs and histone acetylation was examined in human gastric cancer cells and tissues.The potential combinatorial regime of HDACi and chemotherapy drugs was defined on the basis of observed drug binding assays,chromatin remodeling and cell death.RESULTS In the present study,the data suggest that the differential increase in HDAC activity and the expression of class 1 HDACs are associated with hypoacetylation of histone proteins in tumors compared to normal adjacent mucosa tissue samples of gastric cancer.The data highlights for the first time that pretreatment of HDACi results in an increased amount of DNA-bound drugs associated with enhanced histone acetylation,chromatin relaxation and cell cycle arrest.Fraction-affected plots and combination index-based analysis show that pre-HDACi chemo drug combinatorial regimes,including valproic acid with cisplatin or oxaliplatin and trichostatin A with epirubicin,exhibit synergism with maximum cytotoxic potential due to higher cell death at low combined doses in gastric cancer cell lines.CONCLUSION Expression or activity of class 1 HDACs among gastric cancer patients present an effective approach for patient stratification.Furthermore,HDACi therapy in pretreatment regimes is more effective with chemotherapy drugs,and may aid in predicting individual patient prognosis.
文摘The reconstruction of the vascular outflow tract of partial liver grafts has received considerable attention in the past, especially in the setting of right liver grafts with undrained segments. Hepatic venous outflow reconstruction is an important factor for successful living donor liver transplantation outcome. However, in presence of undrained anterior sector and presence of multiple short hepatic veins that drain substantial portions of liver, outflow reconstruction without backtable venoplasty may lead to severe graft congestion and subsequent graft dysfunction. Various backtable venoplasty techniques in presence of multiple hepatic veins that can be used in either right- or leftlobe liver transplantation are devised to ensure a single, wide outflow channel. In this overview, various techniques to overcome the hepatic venous variations of liver allograft and outflow reconstruction are discussed.
文摘Malignant cell seeding in subcutaneous tissues along the needle track and/or percutaneous biliary drainage catheters is rare complication, but pose various technical issues in planning surgical treatment of such patients. If underlying primary hepatic malignancy can be treated, an aggressive resection of subcutaneous tissue bearing cancer cell with subsequent abdominal wall reconstruction has been sporadically reported. But, when hepatic resection is not possible due to underlying advanced cirrhosis, liver transplantation along with abdominal wall resection and subsequent reconstruction remains only feasible option. Herein, we describe our successful experience of living donor liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma with fullthickness abdominal wall resection bearing the tumor seeding followed by reconstruction in single stage surgery.
基金supported by the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology(PUST)-UK scholarship,the Williams Fund(Oxford Hospitals Charity,No.0085)the UK national electron bio-imaging centre(No.NT32452)the Marie Sklodowska–Curie Grant Agreement(No.840964).
文摘Confining chemotherapy to tumour sites by means of active targeting nanoparticles(NPs)may increase the treatment effectuality while reducing potential side effects.Cubosomes are one of the next-generation drug delivery nanocarriers by virtue of their biocompatibility and bioadhesion,sizeable payload encapsulation and high thermostability.Herein,an active tumour targeting system towards rhabdomyosarcoma(RMS)cells was evaluated.Cubosomes were loaded with helenalin(a secondary metabolite from Arnica plants),which we have previously shown to induce apoptosis in RMS cells.The functionalization of the cubosomes was accomplished to enable binding to membrane receptors and translocation under a magnetic field.RMS cells overexpress CD44 and CD221 on their membrane surface and,therefore,hyaluronic acid(HA,a ligand for CD44)and antibodies(Abs)against CD221 were coupled to cubosomes via electrostatic attraction and the thiol-Michael reaction,respectively.Magnetization of the cubic phase NPs was achieved by embedding superparamagnetic iron oxide NPs(SPIONPs)into the cubic matrix.Single-function and multi-function cubosomes had Im3m cubic phase structures with well-organized lattice patterns.Conjugation with 2%HA or anti-CD221 half Abs and/or 1%SPIONPs showed significantly higher uptake into RMS cells compared to unfunctionalized cubosomes.CD44 and CD221 directed magnetic(triple-function)cubosomes were capable of internalizing into RMS cells in an energy-independent mechanism.Helenalin-laden triple functionalized cubosomes showed limited impact on the viability of control fibroblast cells,while they induced a high degree cytotoxicity against RMS cells.Profound tumour cell death was observed in both two-dimensional(2D)culture and three-dimensional(3D)tumour spheroids.
文摘BACKGROUND Primary benign splenic tumours are unique and account for<0.007%of all tumours identified during surgery and autopsy.Splenic lymphangiomas are rarely seen in adults.Splenic lymphangiomas may be asymptomatic,or may present with upper left abdominal pain,splenomegaly,hypersplenism,or splenic rupture with haemorrhagic shock.The clinical and radiological features of these lesions are not specific.This case report serves to remind the clinician to consider the rare but important differential diagnosis of splenic lymphangioma while treating splenic lesions.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of splenic lymphangioma in a 22-year-old woman who presented with left upper quadrant abdominal pain for three months.Initial investigations were unremarkable;however,computed tomography later revealed multiple splenic micro-abscesses.The patient underwent laparoscopic splenectomy,and histopathological examination revealed splenic lymphangioma.The patient was discharged on postoperative day three.One month after surgery,the abdominal pain resolved completely,with no new complaints.Splenic lymphangiomas present clinically as splenomegaly or left upper quadrant abdominal pain;prompt intervention is necessary for avoiding complications.CONCLUSION This case report concludes that splenic lymphangiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of splenomegaly or left upper quadrant pain,even in adults,because they are amenable to curative treatment.Delays in surgical intervention may lead to severe complications,such as infection,rupture,and hemorrhage.Such lesions can be safely managed with laparoscopy,involving less postoperative pain and early patient discharge with excellent cosmetic outcomes.
文摘Bridges serve as essential parts of transportation infrastructure,facilitating the movement of people and goods across rivers,valleys,and other obstacles.However,they are also susceptible to a wide range of natural hazards,including floods,earthquakes,and landslides,which can damage or even collapse these structures,leading to severe economic and human losses.A risk index has been developed to address this issue,which quantifies the likelihood and severity of natural hazards occurring in a specific location.The application of risk indices for natural hazards in bridge management involves a data collection process and mathematical modelling.The data collection process gathers information on bridges’location,condition,and vulnerability,while mathematical modelling uses the data to assess the risk of natural hazards.Overall,risk indices provide a quantitative measure of the vulnerability of bridges to natural hazards and help to prioritize maintenance and repair activities.Mitigation measures are then evaluated and implemented based on the risk assessment results.By using this tool,the UBMS research group has developed an algorithm for risk assessment which will be essential in the decision-making process,specifically focused on enhancing Fund Optimization,Deterioration Modelling,and Risk Analysis.These developments effectively fulfill the primary objectives associated with addressing and mitigating hazards.This development also helps bridge managers understand the potential threats posed by natural hazards and allocate resources more efficiently to ensure the safety and longevity of critical transportation infrastructure.
文摘Voltage sags caused by the short-circuit faults in transmission and distribution lines have become one of the most important power quality problems facing industrial customers and utilities. Voltage sags are normally described by characteristics of both magnitude and duration, but phaseangle jump should be taken into account in identifying sag phenomena and finding their solutions. In this paper, voltage sags due to power system faults such as single phase-to-ground, phase-tophase, and two-phase-to-ground faults are characterized by using symmetrical component analysis and their effect on the magnitude variation and phase-angle jumps for each phase are examined. A simple and practical method is proposed for voltage sag detection, by calculating RMS voltage over a window of one-half cycle. The industrial distribution system at Bajaj hospital is taken as a case study. Simulation studies have been performed by using MATLAB/SIMULINK and the results are presented at various magnitudes, duration and phase-angle jumps.
文摘Aim The aim of this study was to measure the level of Oncostatin M （OSM） a gp130 cytokine in the gingival crevicular fluid （GCF） and serum of chronic periodontitis patients and to find any correlation between them before and after periodontal therapy （scaling and root planing,SRP）. Methodology 60 subjects （age 25-50 years） were enrolled into three groups （n=20 per group）,group Ⅰ （healthy）,group Ⅱ （gingivitis） and group III （chronic periodontitis）. Group Ⅲ subjects were followed for 6-8 weeks after the initial periodontal therapy （SRP） as the group Ⅳ （after periodontal therapy）. Clinical parameters were assessed as gingival index （GI）,probing depth （PD）,clinical attachment level （CAL）,and radiographic evidence of bone loss. GCF and serum levels of OSM were measured by using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay （ELISA）. Results It was found that mean OSM levels had been elevated in both the GCF and serum of chronic periodontitis subjects （726.65 ± 283.56 and 65.59 ± 12.37 pg·mL-1,res-pectively） and these levels were decreased proportionally after the periodontal therapy （95.50 ± 38.85 and 39.98 ± 16.69 pg·mL-1 respectively）. However,OSM was detected in GCF of healthy subjects （66.15 ± 28.10 pg·mL-1） and gingivitis-suffering subjects （128.33 ± 22.96 pg·mL-1） and was found as below the detectable limit （≈0.0 pg·mL-1） in the serum of same subjects. Significant correlation has been found between clinical parameters and GCF-serum levels of OSM. Conclusion Increased OSM level both in the GCF and serum,and the decreased levels after initial periodontal therapy （SRP） may suggest a use as an inflammatory bio-marker in the periodontal disease.
基金Dr.P.L.More and Dr.W.N.Jadhav,Dnyanopasak College,Parbhani for providing necessary facilities and Financial support for this work by DST-SERC,New Delhi(SR/FT/CS- 023/2008) is highly appreciated
文摘An efficient protocol was developed for the synthesis of 3-aminoalkylated indoles using 3- chlorophenylboronic acid as a catalyst under ambient temperature conditions.The three-component reaction of indoles,aromatic aldehydes and N-methyl aniline offered corresponding 3-aminoalkylated indoles in excellent yields.This protocol presents some remarkable features such as mild reaction conditions,simple workup procedure and excellent yields.
基金BCUD, Savitribai Phule Pune University for providing research funding (Grant No. RG-31)
文摘We report the synthesis of Co^(2+)substituted Mg–Cu–Zn ferrite via citrate gel combustion process and thereby its structural,transport,and magnetic properties for the use in electromagnetic energy absorption application.The polycrystalline ferrite system is investigated by interplay of stoichiometric composition with Mg_(0.25–x)Co_x Cu_(0.25)Zn_(0.5)Fe_2O_4(0≤x≤0.25).Structural investigations using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and selected area electron diffraction(SAED)reveal the formation of spinel structure with linear growth of lattice constant due to Co^(2+)substitution.The microstructural analysis(TEM and SEM)depicts the dense microstructure with the average grain size of 0.42–1.25μm.The elemental analysis(EDS)confirms the elemental composition of the as-prepared ferrite with respect to the initial concentrations of the synthetic composition used.The observed variations in initial permeability(μ_i)and magnetic moment(_Bn)are explained based on deviation in saturation magnetization(M_s),anisotropy constant(_1K),density values,and exchange interaction.The temperature dependence of DC resistivity confirms the semiconducting behavior of the as-prepared ferrite material,with an increase in the DC resistivity by an incorporation of cobalt.Furthermore,the effects of adding Co^(2+)on the Curie temperature,frequency dependent dielectric properties of the ferrite material are also discussed.
文摘The Biginelli-type compounds 4,5,8a-triarylhexahydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,7（1H,3H）-diones were synthesized by a one-pot three-component reaction using sulfated tin oxide as a reusable catalyst. This method has the advantages of high yields, short reaction time, simple starting materials and reusability of catalyst for several times.
文摘In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)–ionic liquid(IL) membranes were prepared for the separation of isopropyl alcohol(IPA)–water azeotropic mixtures by pervaporation.PVA-IL composite membranes were prepared by simple solvent evaporation method using four ILs,viz.,1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(BMIMCl),1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(HMIMCl),1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tetra fluoroborate(HMIMBF4) and 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride(OMIMCl).Three ILs were used to study the effect of alkyl chain on the pervaporation performance.The study had focused on the effect feed water concentration from 10%–40%and effect of feed temperature from 50–80°C.Physiochemical properties of all the membranes were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and contact angle measurement.The Arrhenius activation energies for permeation were estimated to be in the range 4–12 kJ·mol-1 from the temperature dependent permeation values.
基金supported by the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research,Training and Human Development Institute(SARTHI)Pune under Chief Minister Special Research Fellowship(CMSRF)2019。
文摘The oxalate co-precipitation method was used to synthesize the La3+substituted Ni-Cu-Zn(La-NCZ)nanoferrites having chemical composition Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.1)Zn_(0.2)LaxFe_(2-x)O_(4)(x=0.015,0.025 and 0.035).DC resistivity study of nanoferrites shows both the conducting and semiconducting behaviour.The room temperature DC electrical resistivity of Ni-Cu-Zn(NCZ)nanoferrites decreases,whereas Curie temperature increases with increasing La^(3+)content.In the temperature range of 30-170℃nanoferrites show p-type semiconducting behavior except x=0.015;thereafter,they show n-type behaviour.The frequency dispersive initial permeability(μi)associated with its real and imaginary(μ’andμ")parts are attributed to the domain wall movement and magnetic spin resonant.Theμi,u’andμ"of La-NCZ nanoferrites are higher than those of pure NCZ nanoferrite.Dielectric constant(ε’),dielectric loss(ε")and AC resistivity(ρAC)of La-NCZ nanoferrites show normal dielectric behaviour.It is found thatε’of NCZ nanoferrites decreases with the increasing content of La3+ions.The bandgap energy of La-NCZ nanoferrites is achieved in the range 1.36-1.70 eV confirming the semiconducting nature of materials.
基金A.K.N.thanks the DST-India for the INSPIRE fellowship,S.S.T.thanks CSIR-India for the Senior Research Fellowship(SRF)R.K.G.thanks DST-SERB for the Ramanujan fellowship(SB/S2/RJN-012/2017)Financial support from CSIR-New Delhi,India(INPROTICS-Pharma and Agro,HCP0011/No.9/1/CS/CIA/2017-MD)is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘An unprecedented Ag(I)-catalyzed[3+3]-annulation of alkynyl alcohols(5-hexyn-1-ols)andα,β-unsaturated ketones is reported to construct simple to complex chromanes.This transformation begins with hydroalkoxylation of alkynol through C-C triple bond activation to give cyclic-enol ether,followed by intermolecular 1,4-addition and intramolecular 1,2-addition of enol ethers onto the enone and oxidative aromatization or Grob-type elimination steps.
文摘Stereoselective synthesis by an aldol reaction between chloroacetone and aldehyde was studied using a synthesized chiral organocatalyst and triethylamine. The reaction gave α-chloro-β-hydroxy ketones in excellent yield with high anti selectivity and enantioselectivity. The chiral organocatalyst was also used in the Knoevenagel reaction, which gave α-cyano-β-hydroxy ketones at a low temperature and the usual Knoevenagel product at a high temperature. Both products were obtained in good to moderate yield with good anti selectivity in the case of α-cyano-β-hydroxy ketone derivatives.
