Abstract Objective Our study aimed to elucidate the effect of PAI-1 (Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1) and t-PA (Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator) in tissue remodeling in nasal polyps patients. Methods Samples were streamed as early Nasal Polyps (eNP, n = 10) and inferior tissue from the same patient, mature Nasal Polyps (mNP, n = 14), and Control group (n = 15), respectively. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were applied to detect localization. Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot were used to measure different levels among three groups. The mNP tissue was cultured in vitro and treated with TGF-β1 (Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1) activator, TGF-β1 inhibitor (SB431542), and PAI-1 inhibitor (TM5275); then Western blot, qRT-PCR, and ELISA were used to assess changes. Results The immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence showed that PAI-1 expression decreased in eNP and mNP, mainly in epithelium and glands. The transcriptional expression and protein level of TGF-β1/t-PA/PAI-1/Collagen1 were lower in eNP than IT while mNP group demonstrated lower mRNA expression and protein level of TGF-β1/t-PA/PAI-1/Collagen1 than Control group. In mNP tissue culture in vitro, TGF-β1 activator elevated t-PA, PAI-1, and Collagen1 with higher release of PAI-1 and Collagen1 in supernatant, whereas SB431542 suppressed above reactions; TM5275 lowered transcriptional and protein level of Collagen1 in supernatant. Conclusion Early Nasal polyps’ formation in middle meatus mucous is related with fibrillation system PAI-1/t-PA and tissue remodeling; moreover, nasal polyps’ development is regulated by TGF-β1-mediated PAI-1 reduction. Level of evidence 3b. PAI1 PAI 1 PAI- Inhibitor1 Inhibitor Inhibitor-1 tPA t PA Tissuetype Tissue type patients eNP, (eNP 10 patient (mNP 14, 14 , 14) 15, 15 15) respectively localization RealTime Real Time qRTPCR qRT PCR (qRT-PCR groups TGFβ1 TGFβ TGF β1 β TGF-β Transforming Factorbeta Factor beta SB431542, SB (SB431542) TM (TM5275) qRTPCR, PCR, qRT-PCR changes glands TGFβ1/tPA/PAI1/Collagen1 TGFβ1tPAPAI1Collagen1 TGFβtPAPAICollagen β1/t PA/PAI 1/Collagen1 Collagen TGF-β1/t-PA/PAI-1/Collagen tPA, PA, PAI1, 1, supernatant SB43154 reactions TM527 PAI1/tPA PAI1tPA PAItPA 1/t moreover TGFβ1mediated TGFβmediated mediated reduction 3b b Inhibitor- (SB431542 (TM5275 TGFβ1/tPA/PAI1/Collagen tPAPAI TGFβ1tPAPAI1Collagen β1t βt PAPAI 1Collagen1 1/Collagen SB4315 TM52 1t (SB43154 (TM527 1Collagen SB431 TM5 (SB4315 (TM52 SB43 (SB431 (TM5 SB4 (SB43 (TM (SB4 (SB

SUMMARY: To clarify the path of the temporal branch of facial nerve (TB) crossing the zygomatic arch (ZA). Eighteen fresh adult heads specimens were carefully dissected in the zygomatic region, with the location of TB as well as its number documented. The hierarchical relationship between the temporal branch and the soft tissue in this region was observed on 64 P45 plastinated slices. 1. TB crosses the ZA as type I (21.8 %), type II (50.0 %,), and type III (28.1 %) twigs. 2. At the level of the superior edge of the ZA, the average distance between the anterior trunk of TB and the anterior part of the auricle is 36.36±6.56 mm, for the posterior trunk is 25.59±5.29 mm. At the level of the inferior edge of the ZA, the average distance between the anterior trunk of TB and the anterior part of the auricle is 25.77±6.19 mm, for the posterior trunk is 19.16±4.71 mm. 3. The average length of ZA is 62.06±5.36 mm. TB crosses the inferior edge of the ZA at an average of 14.67±6.45 mm. TB crosses the superior edge of the ZA at an average of 9.08±4.54 mm. 4. At the level of the ZA, TB passes on the surface of the pericranium while below the SMAS. The TB obliquely crosses the middle 1/3 part of the superior margin of the ZA and the junction of the middle 1/3 part and the posterior 1/3 part of the inferior margin of the ZA below the SMAS while beyond the periosteum. It is suggested that this area should be avoided in clinical operation to avoid the injury of TB.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de estudio fue esclarecer el trayecto del ramo temporal del nervio facial (RT) que cruza el arco cigomático (AC). Se disecaron la región cigomática de 18 especímenes de cabezas sin fijar de individuos adultas y se documentó la ubicación del RT y su número de ramos. La relación jerárquica entre el ramo temporal y el tejido blando en esta región se observó en 64 cortes plastinados o P45. 1º El RT cruza el AC como tipo I (21,8 %), tipo II (50,0 %) y tipo III (28,1 %). 2º A nivel del margen superior del AC, la distancia promedio entre el tronco anterior de RT y la parte anterior de la aurícula fue de 36,36±6,56 mm, para el tronco posterior fue de 25,59±5,29 mm. A nivel del margen inferior del AC, la distancia promedio entre el tronco anterior del RT y la parte anterior de la aurícula era de 25,77±6,19 mm, para el tronco posterior era de 19,16±4,71 mm. 3º La longitud media de RT fue de 62,06±5,36 mm. EL RT cruzaba el margen inferior del AC a una distancia media de 14,67±6,45 mm. El RT cruzaba el margen superior del AC a una distancia media de 9,08±4,54 mm. 4º Anivel del AC, el RT pasaba por la superficie del pericráneo mientras se encuentra por debajo del SMAS. El RT cruza oblicuamente el tercio medio del margen superior del AC y la unión del tercio medio y el tercio posterior del margen inferior del AC por debajo del SMAS, más allá del periostio. Se sugiere que esta área debe evitarse en la operación clínica para evitar la lesión de la RT.

Abstract Recurrent miscarriage (RM) seriously affects the physical and mental health of women of childbearing age, and 50% of the causes are unknown. Thus, it is valuable to investigate the causes of unexplained recurrent miscarriage (uRM). Similarities between tumor development and embryo implantation make us realize that tumor studies are informative for uRM. The non-catalytic region of tyrosine kinase adaptor protein 1 (NCK1) is highly expressed in some tumors, and can promote tumor growth, invasion and migration. In this present paper, we firstly explore the role of NCK1 in uRM. We find that the NCK1 and PD-L1 are greatly reduced in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and decidua from patients with uRM. Next, we construct NCK1-knockdown HTR-8/SVneo cells, and find that NCK1-knockdown HTR-8/SVneo cells exhibit reduced proliferation and migration ability. Then we demonstrate that the expression of PD-L1 protein is decreased when the NCK1 is knocked down. In co-culture experiments with THP-1 and differently treated HTR-8/SVneo cells, we observe significantly increased proliferation of THP-1 in NCK1-knockdown group. In conclusion, NCK1 may be involved in RM by regulating trophoblast proliferation, migration, and regulating PD-L1-mediated macrophage proliferation at the maternal-fetal interface. Moreover, NCK1 has the potential to be a new predictor and therapeutic target. (RM age 50 unknown Thus uRM . (uRM) noncatalytic non catalytic NCK (NCK1 tumors growth paper PDL1 PDL PD L1 L PD-L PBMC (PBMC Next NCK1knockdown NCKknockdown knockdown HTR8/SVneo HTR8SVneo HTRSVneo HTR 8/SVneo 8 SVneo ability down coculture co culture THP1 THP THP- group conclusion PDL1mediated PDLmediated mediated maternalfetal maternal fetal interface Moreover target 5 (uRM (NCK HTR8 8SVneo

Abstract Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with multiple algorithms was used to determinate the tea polyphenols content in Chongzhou new loquat tea lines quickly and nondestructively. Samples of 26 Chongzhou new loquat tea lines were collected, then scanning NIRS, pretreating spectral noise information, screening characteristic spectral intervals by backward interval partial least squares, proceeding principal component analysis. Finally, the artificial neural network (BP-ANN) method with three kinds of transfer functions was applied to establish models. The best pretreated method was the combination of standard normal variation (SNV) and first derivative, and the characteristic spectral regions selected were 4381.5-4755.6 cm–1, 4759.5-5133.6 cm–1, 6266.6-6637.8 cm–1 and 7389.9-7760.2 cm–1, respectively. The cumulative contribution rate of the first three principal components of the selected characteristic spectra was 95.24%. When the BP-ANN calibration set model was established with the logistic function, NIRS model had the best results, whose root mean square error and determination coefficient of the cross validation were 0.975 and 0.372%, respectively. The root mean square error and the determination coefficient of the prediction set model were 0.962 and 0.400%, respectively. The results showed NIRS can predict the tea polyphenols content in Chongzhou new loquat tea lines quickly and accurately. (NIRS nondestructively 2 collected information squares analysis Finally BPANN BP ANN (BP-ANN models SNV (SNV derivative 4381.54755.6 4381547556 4381.5 4755.6 4381 5 4755 6 4381.5-4755. cm1 cm 1 4759.55133.6 4759551336 4759.5 5133.6 4759 5133 4759.5-5133. 6266.66637.8 6266666378 6266.6 6637.8 6266 6637 8 6266.6-6637. cm– 7389.97760.2 7389977602 7389.9 7760.2 7389 9 7760 7389.9-7760. respectively 9524 95 24 95.24% function 0975 0 975 0.97 0372 372 0.372% 0962 962 0.96 0400 400 0.400% accurately 54755 4381.54755. 438154755 43815 4381. 47556 4755. 438 475 4381.5-4755 55133 4759.55133. 475955133 47595 4759. 51336 5133. 513 4759.5-5133 66637 6266.66637. 626666637 62666 6266. 66378 6637. 626 663 6266.6-6637 97760 7389.97760. 738997760 73899 7389. 77602 7760. 738 776 7389.9-7760 952 95.24 097 97 0.9 037 37 0.372 096 96 040 40 0.400 5475 4381.54755 43815475 43 47 4381.5-475 5513 4759.55133 47595513 51 4759.5-513 6663 6266.66637 62666663 62 66 6266.6-663 9776 7389.97760 73899776 73 77 7389.9-776 95.2 09 0. 03 3 0.37 04 4 0.40 547 4381.5475 4381547 4381.5-47 551 4759.5513 4759551 4759.5-51 666 6266.6663 6266666 6266.6-66 977 7389.9776 7389977 7 7389.9-77 95. 0.3 0.4 54 4381.547 438154 4381.5-4 55 4759.551 475955 4759.5-5 6266.666 626666 6266.6-6 7389.977 738997 7389.9-7 4381.54 4381.5- 4759.55 4759.5- 6266.66 6266.6- 7389.97 7389.9-

Abstract Objective: To analyze the value of serum miRNA-122 expression in the diagnosis, severity, and prognosis of Acute Cerebral Infarction (ACI) and the correlation mechanism of serum miRNA-122 on the proliferation and apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells in ACI. Method: A total of 60 patients with ACI who were admitted to the emergency department of the Taizhou People’s Hospital from January 1, 2019, to December 30, 2019, and 30 healthy controls during the same period were selected. General clinical data of all patients at admission were collected. Including age, sex, medical history, and inflammatory factors (C-Reactive Protein [CRP], Interleukin-6 [IL-6], Procalcitonin [PCT], Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipid carrier protein [NGAL]). The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at admission and short-term prognosis (the Modified Rankin Score [mRS]) score at 3 months after onset were recorded. The expression level of miRNA-122 in the serum of patients with ACI and normal controls was detected by reverse-transcription quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-QPCR), and the correlation between the expression level of miRNA-122 in the serum of patients with ACI and the level of inflammatory factors, NIHSS and mRS scores were analyzed. The expression levels of miRNA-122 in the serum of patients with ACI, normal people, and Human Umbilical cord Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) cultured in a blank control group were detected by RT-QPCR and statistically analyzed. MTT and flow cytometry was used to compare the proliferation and apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells in the miRNA-122 mimics and inhibitors transfection groups and the corresponding negative control group. The mRNA and protein levels of apoptosis-related factors Bax, Bcl-2, Caspase-3, and angiogenesis-related proteins Hes1, Notch1, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF), and CCNG1 were detected by RT-QPCR and Western blot. Bioinformatics methods predicted CCNG1 to be the target of miRNA-122, and the direct targeting relationship between CCNG1 and miRNA-122 was verified by a dual-luciferase reporting assay. Result: Serum miRNA-122 expression in patients with ACI was significantly higher than that in healthy controls, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.929, 95% Confidence Interval of 0.875‒0.983, and an optimal cut-off value of 1.397. The expression levels of CRP, IL-6, and NGAL in patients with ACI were higher than those in healthy control groups, p < 0.05; miRNA-122 was positively correlated with CPR, IL-6, NIHSS score, and mRS score. At 48h and 72h, the proliferation rate of HUVECs cells in the miRNA-122 mimics group decreased and the apoptosis rate increased. Cell proliferation rate increased, and apoptosis rate decreased significantly in the groups transfected with miRNA-122 inhibitors. The mRNA and protein levels of pro-apoptotic factors Bax and caspase-3 were significantly increased in the miRNA-122 mimics transfection group, while those of anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-2 were significantly decreased compared to those of the control group. The expression of Bax and Caspase-3 decreased, and the expression of anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-2 increased in the transfected miRNA-122 inhibitors group. mRNA expression levels of Hes1, Notch1, VEGF, and CCNG1 in the miRNA-122 mimic transfected group were significantly decreased, while mRNA expression levels in the miRNA-122 inhibitors transfected group were significantly increased. Bioinformatics showed that there was a miRNA-122 binding site in the 3′UTR region of CCNG1, and dual luciferase assay confirmed that CCNG1 was the target of miRNA-122. Objective miRNA122 miRNA 122 miRNA-12 diagnosis severity (ACI Method 6 Peoples People s 1 2019 selected collected age sex history CReactive C Reactive CRP , [CRP] Interleukin6 Interleukin Interleukin- IL6, IL6 IL [IL-6] PCT, PCT [PCT] GelatinaseAssociated Gelatinase Associated NGAL. . [NGAL]) (NIHSS shortterm short term [mRS] recorded reversetranscription reverse transcription RealTime Real Time RTQPCR, RTQPCR RT QPCR (RT-QPCR) analyzed people (HUVECs apoptosisrelated related Bcl2, Bcl2 Bcl 2, 2 Caspase3, Caspase3 Caspase 3, angiogenesisrelated angiogenesis Hes1 Hes Notch1 Notch VEGF (VEGF) CCNG blot miRNA122, 122, dualluciferase Result 0929 0 929 0.929 95 08750983 875 983 0.875‒0.983 cutoff cut off 1397 397 1.397 6, IL-6 0.05 005 05 CPR h 72h proapoptotic pro apoptotic caspase3 caspase caspase- antiapoptotic anti Bcl- Caspase- 3UTR UTR miRNA122. 122. miRNA12 12 miRNA-1 201 [CRP [IL-6 [PCT [NGAL] [mRS (RT-QPCR (VEGF 092 92 0.92 9 0875098 87 98 0.875‒0.98 139 39 1.39 IL- 0.0 00 miRNA1 miRNA- 20 [IL- [NGAL 09 0.9 087509 8 0.875‒0.9 13 1.3 0. [IL 08750 0.875‒0. 1. 0875 0.875‒0 087 0.875‒ 08 0.875 0.87 0.8

Abstract Background Currently, only a few studies have described the general characteristics of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) who tested negatives for anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies. We aimed to further investigate the clinical characteristics of these patients in a large sample. Methods Data from patients with pSS who were treated at a tertiary hospital in China between 2013 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical characteristics of the patients were compared between those with and without anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibody negativity. Factors associated with anti-SSA and anti-SSB negativity were identified by logistic regression analysis. Results Overall, 934 patients with pSS were included in this study, among whom 299 (32.0%) tested negative for anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies. Compared with patients testing positive for anti-SSA or anti-SSB antibodies, that testing negative for the two antibodies had a lower proportion of females (75.3% vs. 90.6%, p < 0.001) and thrombocytopenia (6.7% vs. 13.6%, p = 0.002), but a higher proportion of abnormal Schirmer I tests (96.0% vs. 89.1%, p = 0.001) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) (59.2% vs. 28.8%, p = 0.001). Anti-SSA and anti-SSB negativity was positively associated with male sex (odds ratio [OR] = 1.86, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05, 3.31), abnormal Schirmer I tests (OR = 2.85, 95% CI: 1.24, 6.53), and ILD (OR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.67, 3.85). However, it was negatively related to thrombocytopenia (OR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.24, 0.95). Conclusion Approximately one third of pSS patients had anti-SSA and anti-SSB negativity. pSS patients testing negative for anti-SSA and anti-SSB showed a higher risk of abnormal Schirmer I tests and ILD, but a lower risk of thrombocytopenia. Currently Sjögrens Sjögren s (pSS antiSSA anti SSA antiSSB SSB sample 201 202 analyzed analysis Overall 93 study 29 32.0% 320 32 0 (32.0% 75.3% 753 75 3 (75.3 vs 906 90 6 90.6% 0.001 0001 001 6.7% 67 7 (6.7 136 13 13.6% 0.002, 0002 0.002 , 002 0.002) 96.0% 960 96 (96.0 891 89 1 89.1% (ILD 59.2% 592 59 2 (59.2 288 28 8 28.8% 0.001. . AntiSSA Anti odds OR [OR 186 86 1.86 95 CI [CI] 105 05 1.05 3.31, 331 3.31 31 3.31) 285 85 2.85 124 24 1.24 6.53, 653 6.53 53 6.53) 254 54 2.54 167 1.67 3.85. 385 3.85 3.85) However 047 47 0.47 024 0.24 0.95. 095 0.95 0.95) 20 9 32.0 (32.0 75.3 (75. 90.6 0.00 000 00 6.7 (6. 13.6 96.0 (96. 89.1 59.2 5 (59. 28.8 18 1.8 [CI 10 1.0 33 3.3 2.8 12 1.2 65 6.5 25 2.5 16 1.6 38 3.8 04 4 0.4 02 0.2 09 0.9 32. (32. 75. (75 90. 0.0 6. (6 13. 96. (96 89. 59. (59 28. 1. 3. 2. 0. (32 (7 ( (9 (5 (3

Abstract COVID-19 pandemic represented a worldwide major challenge in different areas, and efforts undertaken by the scientific community led to the understanding of some of the genetic determinants that influence the different COVID-19 outcomes. In this paper, we review the studies about the role of human genetics in COVID-19 severity and how Brazilian studies also contributed to those findings. Rare variants in genes related to Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) in the type I interferons pathway, and its phenocopies, have been described as being causative of severe outcomes. IEI and its phenocopies are present in Brazil, not only in COVID-19 patients, but also in autoimmune conditions and severe reactions to yellow fever vaccine. In addition, studies focusing on common variants and GWAS studies encompassing worldwide patients have found several loci associated with COVID-19 severity. A GWAS study including only Brazilian COVID-19 patients identified a new locus 1q32.1 associated with COVID-19 severity. Thus, more comprehensive studies considering the Brazilian genomic diversity should be performed, since they can help to reveal not only what are the genetic determinants that contribute to the different outcomes for COVID-19 in the Brazilian population, but in the understanding of human genetics in different health conditions. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 areas paper findings (IEI pathway Brazil vaccine addition 1q321 q 1q32 1 1q32. Thus performed population COVID1 COVID- 1q3 1q

Nickel-based alloys containing high amount of Cr are desirable materials for the production of critical components that operate under high temperature and severe corrosion conditions. The description of flow behaviors for these alloys is key to designing the hot formation process for achieving the excellent mechanical properties of components. This work aims to study the flow behaviors of Ni-38Cr-3.8Al alloy during thermal deformation. A series of isothermal compression experiments were carried out at temperatures of 1148 K, 1223 K, 1298 K, 1373 K, 1448 K and 1523 K, and strain rates of 0.01 s-1, 0.1 s-1, 1 s-1 and 10 s-1. Results show that the obtained true stress-strain curves exhibit the softening characteristics of dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and dynamic recovery (DRV). The flow stress decreases with temperature increasing and strain rate decreasing. To further quantitatively describe the flow behaviors, an improved segmented Arrhenius constitutive equation was developed according to the softening characteristics under different temperatures. In these equations, the variable coefficients, including activation energy Q and material constants (structure factor A, stress exponent n, stress parameters α), were fitted as the polynomial functions of true strain. Furthermore, a typical Arrhenius constitutive equation was also solved. The comparisons between experimental stress and predicted results obtained from the typical and improved constitutive equations were conducted, and the correlation coefficient (R) and average absolute relative error (AARE) were calculated as 0.932, 15.83%, and 0.9963, 5.61%, respectively. It suggests that the improved constitutive equation can adeptly describe the flow behaviors of Ni-38Cr-3.8Al alloy. Nickelbased Nickel based conditions Ni38Cr3.8Al Ni38Cr38Al NiCrAl Ni 38Cr 3.8Al 3 8Al Al deformation 114 122 129 137 144 152 001 0 01 0.0 s1, s1 s 1, 0. s- s1. 1. stressstrain DRX (DRX DRV. DRV . (DRV) decreasing coefficients structure n α, α , α) Furthermore solved conducted R (R AARE (AARE 0932 932 0.932 1583 15 83 15.83% 09963 9963 0.9963 561 5 61 5.61% respectively Ni38Cr3 38Al 11 12 13 14 00 (DRV 093 93 0.93 158 8 15.83 0996 996 0.996 56 6 5.61 NiCr Ni38Cr 09 9 0.9 15.8 099 99 0.99 5.6 15. 5.

Abstract To study the stability of meat color in the post-slaughter storage process of Qinchuan cattle, three different bovine muscles, including longissimus dorsi (LD), knee round (KR) and psoas major (PM) muscles of Qinchuan cattle, were selected as research objects to determine the changes in meat color, myoglobin (Mb) relative content, pH, oxygen consumption rate (OCR), total iron, heme iron (HI) and other contents during storage. With the prolongation of the storage time, the relative content of oxymyoglobin (OxyMb) decreased, the relative content of metmyoglobin (MetMb) gradually increased, and muscle browning was due to the increase of a* value and hue value; Among them, HI and non-heme iron (NHI) reduced the stability of meat color by accelerating lipid oxidation, which was consistent with the results of Mb content and meat color index determining meat color stability. Therefore, the total iron content in muscles can also be used as an indicator of meat color stability.

Abstract A series of Trolox amide derivatives were synthesized by modifying the carboxyl groups of Trolox. Thirty target compounds were obtained and characterized through nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. Trolox derivatives were employed to explore the potential structure-antioxidant activity relationships. The antioxidant activities of these compounds were evaluated using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and hydroxyl radical assays. DPPH scavenging activity test results illustrated that compounds exhibited scavenging activities similar to L-ascorbic acid and Trolox, with compounds 14a, 18a, 24a and 26a in particular exhibiting higher scavenging activities than L-ascorbic acid. The results demonstrated that compounds displayed ABTS scavenging activities similar to L-ascorbic acid and Trolox, with compounds 26a and 29a in particular having potency twofold higher. FRAP assay results indicated that compounds 11a, 19a, 25a, 29a and 30a had activity similar to Trolox. The results revealed that compounds 6a and 19a had similarly high hydroxyl radical-scavenging activities as Trolox. The results of α-glucosidase experiments uncovered that compounds 10a, 25a, 28a and 29a had excellent inhibitory activity, which was similar to that of acarbose and different from Trolox. The results of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase experiments demonstrated that some compounds had weak anticholinesterase activities. 26a and 29a are important Trolox derivatives with better biological activity profiles and deserve further study. spectrometry structureantioxidant structure relationships 1,1diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl 11diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl diphenylpicrylhydrazyl 1,1 diphenyl 2 picrylhydrazyl 1 DPPH, , (DPPH) 2,2′azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulfonic 22azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulfonic azinobisethylbenzothiazolinesulfonic 2,2′ azino bis 3 ethylbenzothiazoline 6 sulfonic ABTS, (ABTS) (FRAP assays Lascorbic L ascorbic 14a a 18a 11a 25a radicalscavenging αglucosidase α glucosidase 10a study 1diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl 11 1, (DPPH azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulfonic azinobis 22 2,2 (ABTS 2,

Abstract This work aimed to prepare breviscapine from Erigeron breviscapus and investigate its protection mechanism on uterine ischemia-reperfusion injury (UIRI) in rats. Breviscapine was extracted and separated from Erigeron breviscapus. Sixty female SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operated, model and breviscapine groups. The breviscapine group was treated with 5 mg/kg breviscapine for three days. Then, the UIRI model was established in model and breviscapine groups via uterine artery ischemia for 30 min followed by reperfusion for 60 min. At the end of reperfusion, compared with model group, in breviscapine group the uterine tissue superoxide dismutase activity was increased, and the malondialdehyde level was decreased; the uterine tissue tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 levels were decreased, and the IL-10 level was increased; the uterine tissue adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, adenosine monophosphate and total adenine nucleotides levels were increased; the uterine cell apoptosis rate was decreased, the Bcl-2 protein expression level was increased, and the Bax protein expression level was decreased. In conclusion, breviscapine from Erigeron breviscapus can reduce the oxidative stress, inflammatory reaction, energy metabolism disorder and apoptosis in uterine tissue, thus exerting the protective effect on UIRI in rats.

Abstract This study aims to investigate the predictive value of SYNTAX score,SYNTAX score II and coronary artery calcium score on the prognosis of patients after PCI. The SYNTAX score, SYNTAX score II and coronary artery calcium score were calculated. The primary end point was major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). 195 patients were included, 182 patients were followed up and the median follow-up time was 34.5 months. The MACCE occurred in 30 patients. The incidence of MACCE of lower risk, medium risk and high risk were: SYNTAX score: 6.7%, 18.3%, 24.2%; coronary artery calcium score: 9.7%, 18.3%, 21.7%; SYNTAX score II: 6.6%, 16.4%, 26.7%; new combined risk score: 7.7%, 8.1%, and 35.8%. ROC analysis showed that SYNTAX score (AUC: 0.641, 95%CI: 0.540-0.743), coronary artery calcium score (AUC: 0.597, 95%CI: 0.490 -0.704), SYNTAX score II (AUC: 0.662, 95%CI: 0.561 - 0.763), new combined risk score (0.711, 95%CI: 0.606 - 0.816). The new combined risk score tended to be superior compared to other risk score (p<0.01). The results suggested that SYNTAX score, SYNTAX score II and new combined risk score can predict the occurrence of MACCE after PCI, new combined risk score provides superior prediction.

Abstract: A renewable tannin-based resin adhesive with enhanced bonding strength, good water resistance and long storage life has been prepared based on tannin, furfural and furfuryl alcohol coming from forest and agricultural products. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS) and Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated that furfuryl alcohol and furfural can react with tannin under acidic conditions, with the involvement of -CH2-O- groups in the cross-linking of tannin-furfuryl alcohol-furfural resin (TFF) adhesive. The gel time of TFF was longer than that of tannin-furfural resin (TF), while the shear strength of TFF-bonded plywood suggested that the cured TFF adhesive acquired a performance superior to that of tannin (T) and TF adhesives. Furthermore, water resistance of TFF adhesive could be further enhanced with respect to T and TF adhesives through cross-linking with 3 % epoxy resin (EPR).

Resumo Fundamento: Para pacientes com infarto do miocárdio com elevação do segmento ST (IAMCST) que sofrem de obstrução coronariana microvascular funcional e estrutural (OCM) subsequente, nenhuma abordagem terapêutica específica e definitiva de atenuação foi comprovada como válida em testes de larga escala atuais, o que destaca a necessidade de abordar seu reconhecimento precoce. Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar o desempenho de dois escores de risco clínico com uma medida objetiva de OCM durante intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP) em casos de IAMCST Métodos: A medição do índice de resistência microcirculatória (IRM) foi realizada e os parâmetros clínicos e angiográficos basais também foram registrados. Os pacientes foram divididos em entre os grupos OM (obstrução microvascular) e NOM (não-obstrução microvascular), de acordo com o valor de IRM pós-procedimento. O risco de OCM foi avaliado para todos os participantes pelos escores preditivos SAK e ATI, respectivamente. Cada sistema foi calculado somando-se as pontuações de todas as variáveis. As curvas de características do operador receptor (ROC) e a área sob a curva (AUC) de dois modelos de risco foram utilizadas para avaliar o desempenho discriminatório. Um ecocardiograma foi realizado sete dias após o procedimento para avaliar a fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE). Um valor P bicaudal de <0,05 foi considerado estatisticamente significativo. Resultados: Entre os 65 pacientes elegíveis com IAMCST, 48 foram alocados no grupo NOM e 17 no grupo OM, com uma incidência de OCM de 26,15%. Não houve diferença significativa na AUC entre os dois escores. A FEVE avaliada para o grupo NOM foi maior do que para o grupo OM. Conclusão: Os escores SAK e ATI tiveram bom desempenho para estimar o risco de OCM após ICP primário para pacientes com IAMCST.

Abstract Background: For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) that are suffering from subsequent coronary microvascular functional and structural obstruction (CMVO), no specific and definitive therapeutic approaches of attenuation have been proven valid in up-to-date large-scale tests, which highlights the urge to address its early recognition. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the performance of two clinical risk scores with an objective measurement of CMVO during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with STEMI. Methods: The Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR) measurement was conducted and the baseline clinical and angiographic parameters were also recorded. The patients were divided into MO (Microvascular obstruction) or NMO (Non-microvascular obstruction) groups according to the post-procedure IMR value. The CMVO risk was evaluated for all participants by SAK and ATI predictive scores, respectively. Each system was calculated by summing the scores of all variables. The receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves and the area under the curve (AUC) of two risk models were used to evaluate the discriminatory performance. An echocardiography was performed seven days after the procedure to evaluate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). A two-sided P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among the 65 eligible STEMI patients, 48 patients were allocated in the NMO group and 17 in the MO group, with a CMVO incidence of 26.15%. There was no significant difference in the AUC between both scores. The LVEF evaluated for the NMO group was higher than that of MO group. Conclusion: Both SAK and ATI scores performed well in estimating CMVO risk after primary PCI for STEMI patients.

Resumo Fundamento Os resultados de estudos anteriores sobre a relação entre ácido úrico sérico (AUS) e o risco de doença cardiovascular (DCV) até agora são inconsistentes devido aos fatores de confusão causados por outros fatores de risco cardiovascular conhecidos. Objetivos Este estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar a relação entre o AUS e as DCV incidentes em chineses de meia-idade e idosos, que foram estratificados de acordo com o índice de massa corporal (IMC). Métodos Recrutamos 5.721 participantes com idades entre 40 e 75 anos que não tinham diagnóstico de DCV na linha de base, e que foram monitorados de 2008 a 2017. Os participantes foram categorizados em quintis de AUS. A regressão de Cox e a análise de sobrevivência de Kaplan-Meier foram utilizadas para comparar a incidência de DCV entre os grupos de AUS. As correlações entre AUS e a incidência de DCV em grupos com IMC e circunferência de cintura (CC) variados também foram analisadas. Um P valor <0,05 foi considerado estatisticamente significativo. Resultados Durante um período médio de monitoramento de 7,6 anos, a incidência de DCV aumentou com o AUS (teste de Log-rank p<0,001). Em comparação com o primeiro quintil, as razões de risco padronizadas (intervalos de confiança de 95%) para p desenvolvimento de DCV foram 1,08 (0,78–1,65), 1,17 (0,88–1,77), 1,47 (1,12–2,21), e 1,68 (1,28–2,44) para o segundo, terceiro, quarto e quinto quintis, respectivamente. Essa relação ficou mais clara em participantes com IMC e CC normais. A razão de risco ajustada para cada aumento de 100 μmol/L de AUS foi de 1,13 (intervalo de confiança de 95%: 1,02–1,39) para eventos de DCV. Conclusões O AUS alto é um fator de risco de DCV independente em pessoas de meia-idade e idosas do norte da China. Esse efeito é mantido mesmo depois da estratificação de acordo com medidas de magreza/obesidade.

Abstract Background The results of previous studies of the relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been inconsistent due to confounding factors caused by other known cardiovascular risk factors. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between SUA and incident CVD in middle-aged and elderly Chinese people, who were stratified according to body mass index (BMI). Methods This study recruited 5,721 participants of 40–75 years of age, who were free of CVD at baseline and who underwent follow-up from 2008 to 2017. Participants were categorized in SUA quintiles. Cox proportional hazard and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were used to compare CVD incidence among the SUA groups. The correlations between SUA and CVD incidence in groups with differing BMI and waist circumference (WC) were also analyzed. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results During a mean follow-up period of 7.6 years, CVD incidence increased with SUA (log-rank test p<0. 001). Compared with the first quintile, the adjusted hazard ratios (95% confidence interval (CI)) for the development of CVD were 1.08 (0.78–1.65), 1.17 (0.88–1.77), 1.47 (1.12–2.21), and 1.68 (1.28–2.44) for the second to fifth quintiles, respectively. This relationship was clearer in participants with normal BMI and WC. The adjusted hazard ratio for each 100 μmol/L increase in SUA was 1.13 (95% CI: 1.02–1.39) for CVD events. Conclusions High SUA is an independent risk factor for CVD in middle-aged and elderly northern Chinese people. This effect is maintained even after stratification according to measures of leanness/obesity.