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Miao L, Yang WN, Dong XQ, Zhang ZQ, Xie SB, Zhang DZ, Zhang XQ, Cheng J, Zhang G, Zhao WF, Xie Q, Liu YX, Ma AL, Li J, Shang J, Bai L, Cao LH, Zou ZQ, Li JB, Lyu FD, Liu H, Wang ZJ, Zhang MX, Chen LM, Liang WF, Gao H, Zhuang H, Zhao H, Wang GQ. [Combined anluohuaxianwan and entecavir treatment significantly improve the improvement rate of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection]. ZHONGHUA GAN ZANG BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA GANZANGBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY 2019; 27:521-526. [PMID: 31357778 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-3418.2019.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Objective: To explore the improvement rate of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection who received entecavir alone or in combination with anluohuaxianwan for 78 weeks. Methods: Patients with chronic HBV infection were randomly treated with entecavir alone or in combination with anluohuaxian for 78 weeks. Ishak fibrosis score was used for blind interpretation of liver biopsy specimens. The improvement in liver fibrosis condition before and after the treatment was compared. Student's t test and non-parametric test (Mann-Whitney U-Test and Kruskal-Wallis test) were used to analyze the measurement data. The categorical variables were analyzed by Chi-square test method and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to test bivariate associations. Results: Liver fibrosis improvement rate after 78 weeks of treatment was 36.53% (80/219) and the progression rate was 23.29% (51/219). The improvement of liver fibrosis was associated to the degree of baseline fibrosis and treatment methods (P < 0.05). The improvement rate of hepatic fibrosis in patients treated with anluohuaxianwan combined with entecavir at baseline F < 3 (54.74%, 52/95) was significantly higher than that in patients treated only with entecavir (33.33%, 16/48), P = 0.016 and the progression rate of hepatic fibrosis (13.68%, 13/95) was lower than that in patients treated alone (18.75%, 9/48), P = 0.466. In patients with baseline F < 3, the proportion of patients with improved and stable liver fibrosis in the combined treatment group (68.1%, 32/47) was higher than that in the treatment group alone (51.7%, 15/29). Conclusion: Combined anluohuaxianwan and entecavir treatment can significantly improve the improvement rate of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Furthermore, it has the tendency to improve the stability rate and reduce the rate of progression of liver fibrosis.
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Bai L, Yang HY, Cai WH, Bi J, Luo H, Yang MD. [Analysis of occupational health surveillance of workers exposed to benzenemethylbenzene and dimethylbenzene]. ZHONGHUA LAO DONG WEI SHENG ZHI YE BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA LAODONG WEISHENG ZHIYEBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES 2019; 37:473-475. [PMID: 31256537 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9391.2019.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Su M, Chen L, Hitre E, Lee W, Bai L, Papai Z, Kang S, Dvorkin M, Lee M, Ludovic E, Choi H, Oh S, Bodoky G, Artru P, Hwang J, Bazin I, Bosc F, Bachet J, Horváth Z, Chang C, Lin J. EndoTAG-1 plus gemcitabine versus gemcitabine alone in patients with measurable locally advanced and/or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas failed on FOLFIRINOX treatment. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz155.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Maglakelidze M, Yau T, Bulat I, Yen C, Chao Y, Bai L, Good A, Ede N, Chong L, Tanasanvimon S, Charoetum C, Loong H, Lausoontornsiri W, Arpornwirat W, Maneechavakajon J, Ungtrakul T, Chou W. A phase 1b study of IMU-131 her2/neu peptide vaccine plus chemotherapy in patients with HER2/neu overexpressing metastatic or advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz157.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bai L, Ouyang Y, Song J, Xu Z, Liu W, Hu J, Wang Y, Yuan F. Synthesis of Metallic Nanocrystals: From Noble Metals to Base Metals. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12091497. [PMID: 31071982 PMCID: PMC6539706 DOI: 10.3390/ma12091497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Metallic nanocrystals exhibit superior properties to their bulk counterparts because of the reduced sizes, diverse morphologies, and controllable exposed crystal facets. Therefore, the fabrication of metal nanocrystals and the adjustment of their properties for different applications have attracted wide attention. One of the typical examples is the fabrication of nanocrystals encased with high-index facets, and research on their magnified catalytic activities and selections. Great accomplishment has been achieved within the field of noble metals such as Pd, Pt, Ag, and Au. However, it remains challenging in the fabrication of base metal nanocrystals such as Ni, Cu, and Co with various structures, shapes, and sizes. In this paper, the synthesis of metal nanocrystals is reviewed. An introduction is briefly given to the metal nanocrystals and the importance of synthesis, and then commonly used synthesis methods for metallic nanocrystals are summarized, followed by specific examples of metal nanocrystals including noble metals, alloys, and base metals. The synthesis of base metal nanocrystals is far from satisfactory compared to the tremendous success achieved in noble metals. Afterwards, we present a discussion on specific synthesis methods suitable for base metals, including seed-mediated growth, ligand control, oriented attachment, chemical etching, and Oswald ripening, based on the comprehensive consideration of thermodynamics, kinetics, and physical restrictions. At the end, conclusions are drawn through the prospect of the future development direction.
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Bai L, Song X, Fu Y, Chen S, Tian Y, Jia R, Zou Y, Li L, Liang X, He C, Yin L, Ye G, Lv C, Yue G, Yin Z. Effects of a mixed extract of Cortex Fraxini, Pulsatilla chinensis, and Eucommia ulmoides on immunity and antioxidant activity in hemp ducks. Livest Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Miao CQ, Lu Q, Liu P, Bai L, Qu H, Ma AQ. Increased serum nardilysin is associated with worse long-term outcome of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2018; 22:7938-7944. [PMID: 30536341 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201811_16421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Nardilysin (N-arginine dibasic convertase, NRDC) is a kind of metalloendopeptidase associated with several inflammatory diseases. NRDC is reported to be eligible for early detection of acute coronary syndrome. However, the availability and effectiveness of NRDC in predicting the prognosis of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction has never been investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS From January 2010 to January 2012, the prospective observational cohort study enrolled a total of 396 STEMI patients, who were sampled with blood within 24 hours after admission. A long-term follow-up was conducted to record the primary endpoint of all-cause mortality, as well as secondary endpoint of myocardial infarction, stroke, emergent revascularization and admission due to heart failure. Hazard ratio (HR) related to the serum NRDC level was estimated by Cox regression model. RESULTS The enrolled patients completed the follow-up with an average of 4.6 ± 0.5 years, of whom 24 patients died (primary endpoint, 6.1%), while 89 episodes of secondary endpoints occurred (22.5%). Patients with highest quartile level of NRDC (Q4 level, > 2041 pg/ml) were subjected to higher risk of all-cause death [HR 3.973, 95% CI (1.648-9.575), p = 0.002] compared to patients with lower three quartiles level of NRDC (Q1 to Q3, < 2041 pg/ml), while there was no difference in adverse events (p = 0.403). CONCLUSIONS The increased serum NRDC level at admission is associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality for ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients.
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Li W, Bai R, Qian L, Chen N, Zhao Y, Han F, Bai L, Li J, Yu Y, Cui J. P044 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Icotinib vs Whole-Brain Irradiation in NSCLC Patients with Brain Metastases. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.10.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Xu Z, Zhao SJ, Lv ZS, Gao F, Wang Y, Zhang F, Bai L, Deng JL. Fluoroquinolone-isatin hybrids and their biological activities. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 162:396-406. [PMID: 30453247 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Hybridization of different pharmacophores from various bioactive substances into a single molecule is the potential weapon to prevent the drug resistance since this strategy can provide new leads with complimentary activities and/or multiple pharmacological targets. Fluoroquinolone and isatin are common pharmacophores, and their derivatives possess various biological activities. Obviously, hybridization of these two pharmacophores into one molecule may result in novel candidates with broader spectrum, higher efficiency, lower toxicity as well as multiple mechanisms of action. Therefore, fluoroquinolone-isatin hybrids have the potential for clinical deployment in the control and eradication of various diseases. This review covers the recent advances of fluoroquinolone-isatin hybrids as potential anti-bacterial, anti-tubercular, anti-viral and anti-cancer agents. The structure-activity relationship is also discussed to pave the way for the further rational development of this kind of hybrids.
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Xu Y, Bai L. [The predicive biomarkers of programmed death receptor-l/ligand antibodes in the treatement of non-small-cell lung cancer]. ZHONGHUA JIE HE HE HU XI ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA JIEHE HE HUXI ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES 2018; 41:799-803. [PMID: 30347553 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-0939.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Bai L, Arver B, Johansson H, Wickman M, Sandelin K, Brandberg Y. Partners’ perceptions of women’s body image problems and satisfaction of breast reconstruction long-term after risk-reducing mastectomy. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy296.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Daunis M, Bayers T, Bai L, Vargas L, Symons T, Caruso J. The effect of familiarization on squats done with a robotic exoskeleton. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-184129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Li WW, Bai L, Zhang XL, Xu XJ, Tang Z, Bi ZW, Guo YC. [Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella isolated from broiler whole production process in four provinces of China]. ZHONGHUA YU FANG YI XUE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE] 2018; 52:352-357. [PMID: 29614600 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-9624.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To determine the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella isolated from broiler production process in 4 provinces of China. Methods: Using convenience sampling method, 238 sample sites from broiler whole production process were chosen in Henan, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang and Shandong provinces in 2012. A total of 11 592 samples were collected and detected to analyze prevalence baseline, including 2 090 samples from breeding chicken farms and hatcheries, 1 421 samples from broiler farms, 5 610 samples from slaughterhouses and 2 471 samples from distribution and retail stores. All Salmonella strains were isolated through selective enrichment, and were serotyped according to Kauffmann-White scheme. The antimicrobial susceptibilities of selected Salmonella strains were determined by the broth microdilution method and fourteen antimicrobial agents were examined. Results: During incubation course, the average prevalence of Salmonella was 5.5% in feces of breeding hens, feces of chicks, and hatching eggs, 123 Salmonella strains were isolated. During cultivation course, the prevalence of Salmonella was 8.0% in feces from broiler farms, soil, feed, and workers, 114 Salmonella strains were isolated. During slaughter course, the prevalence of Salmonella was 24.9% in swabs pre-slaughter, dressed broiler carcasses, pre-cooled broiler carcasses, water from precooling pool, cutter and chipping boards, frozen chicken portions, and workers, 1 438 Salmonella strains were isolated. During distribution and sale course, the prevalence of Salmonella was 20.9% in transport carts, frozen chicken portions, retail chicken portions and workers, 551 Salmonella strains were isolated. The dominant Salmonella serotypes were Salmonella Enteritidis (n=1 229) and Salmonella Indiana (n=621). Among 1 231 examined strains, 97.2% Salmonella isolates were resistant to at least one antimicrobial, 69.9% Salmonella strains were multi-drug resistant isolates. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that Salmonella contamination was common and serious in commercial broiler whole production process in China, especially in the course of defeathering, precooling and selling. The environment of broiler farm is the important source of Salmonella contamination. Additionally, antibiotic resistance of Salmonella was serious for common antimicrobials and multi-drug resistant strains existed widespread, which can pose potential risk on public health and clinical therapy.
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Bai L, Hou YL, Lin GH, Zhang X, Liu GQ, Yu B. Sinus tarsi approach (STA) versus extensile lateral approach (ELA) for treatment of closed displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF): A meta-analysis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2018; 104:239-244. [PMID: 29410159 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Our aim was to compare the effect of sinus tarsi approach (STA) vs extensile lateral approach (ELA) for treatment of closed displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) is still being debated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A thorough research was carried out in the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane library databases from inception to December 2016. Only prospective or retrospective comparative studies were selected in this meta-analysis. Two independent reviewers conducted literature search, data extraction and quality assessment. The primary outcomes were anatomical restoration and prevalence of complications. Secondary outcomes included operation time and functional recovery. RESULTS Four randomized controlled trials involving 326 patients and three cohort studies involving 206 patients were included. STA technique for DIACFs led to a decline in both operation time and incidence of complications. There were no significant differences between the groups in American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scores, nor changes in Böhler angle. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis suggests that STA technique may reduce the operation time and incidence of complications. In conclusion, STA technique is reasonably an optimal choice for DIACF.
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Dong L, Chen X, Shao H, Bai L, Li X, Zhang X. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Inhibited Dendritic Cells Via the Regulation of STAT1 and STAT6 Phosphorylation in Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis. Curr Mol Med 2018; 17:478-487. [PMID: 29424313 DOI: 10.2174/1566524018666180207155614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Revised: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bai L, Li WW, Han HH, Liu JK, Fu P, Zhang XL, Guo YC. [Surveillance of contamination level and antimicrobial resistance analysis of Salmonella on broiler carcasses after chilling in 4 poultry slaughterhouses of Henan Province]. ZHONGHUA YU FANG YI XUE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE] 2018; 52:124-128. [PMID: 29429264 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-9624.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: Tests were carried out for obtaining contamination level and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella on broiler carcasses after chilling in four poultry slaughterhouses in Henan. Methods: Totally, two hundred sixty nine broiler carcasses after chilling were collected in four slaughterhouses with the daily slaughter amount around 15 000 to 50 000. For qualitative analysis of Salmonella EFSA method was used and for quantitative analysis of Salmonella modified Rappaport-Vassiliadis most probable number (MSRV-MPN) method was used. All of the isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing of 8 antibiotics by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Results: Overall, 48.7% (131/269) of the broiler carcasses after chilling were contaminated by Salmonella, and the average of contamination level is 1.32 most probable number MPN/g. Eight serotypes were detected. The dominant serotype is Salmonella enteritidis (93, 71.0%) followed by Salmonella Indiana (21, 16.0%). Only 2 (1.5%) Salmonella enteritidis strains were sensitive to all the tested antibiotics and the remaining 129 isolates were resistant to at least one kind of eight class antibiotics. Among them, resistant to NAL was the common (104, 79.4%) and 51 (38.9%) Salmonella isolates were multidrug-resistant. Conclusion: The contamination rate and multiple antimicrobial resistant of Salmonella on broiler carcasses after chilling from slaughterhouses was very serious, while the isolates contained various serotypes.
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Lu Q, Bai L, Liu P, Wang Y, Huo J, Yuan Z, Du X, Ma A. Cardiac Rupture Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Era: Clinical Features. Heart Lung Circ 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bai L, Wang F, Wadee MA, Yang J. Nonlinear mode interaction in equal-leg angle struts susceptible to cellular buckling. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2017; 473:20170583. [PMID: 29225506 DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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A variational model that describes the interactive buckling of a thin-walled equal-leg angle strut under pure axial compression is presented. A formulation combining the Rayleigh-Ritz method and continuous displacement functions is used to derive a system of differential and integral equilibrium equations for the structural component. Solving the equations using numerical continuation reveals progressive cellular buckling (or snaking) arising from the nonlinear interaction between the weak-axis flexural buckling mode and the strong-axis flexural-torsional buckling mode for the first time-the resulting behaviour being highly unstable. Physical experiments conducted on 10 cold-formed steel specimens are presented and the results show good agreement with the variational model.
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Xiao L, Bai L, Liu MY, Xie P, Wang T, Xiong DP. [The expression of IL-22 in nasal polyps tissues]. LIN CHUANG ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF CLINICAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD, AND NECK SURGERY 2017; 31:1749-1752. [PMID: 29798190 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2017.22.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective:To analyze the expression of IL-22 in nasal polyps and the expression of Th22 cells. Method:The concentrations of IL-22 in nasal polyps were determined by ELISA. The mononuclear cells infiltrated in nasal polyps were separated and flow cytometry was used to analyze the expression of IL-22 in CD4+ T cells and the counts of Th22 cells. Result:Compared with the control group, the expression of IL-22 in nasal polyps did not change significantly, however the expression of IL-22 in CD4+ T cells increased. Furthermore the number of Th22 cells in the tissue increased significantly. Conclusion:The expression of Th22 cells in nasal polyps is significantly increased, which may play an important role in local chronic inflammatory mucosal immunity.
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Shang J, Wen Q, Wang CC, Liu K, Bai L, Tang H. Safety and efficacy of telbivudine for chronic hepatitis B during the entire pregnancy: Long-term follow-up. J Viral Hepat 2017; 24 Suppl 1:43-48. [PMID: 29082646 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnancy is a unique issue. Telbivudine (LdT) is recommended to block HBV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in the third trimester. However, the safety of LdT treatment during the entire pregnancy for the long-term growth of infants is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and long-term safety of LdT for the entire pregnancy period. This retrospective cohort study included 40 pregnant women and 43 children from 2011 to 2017. The antiviral effects and maternal abnormalities were evaluated. In addition, adverse events regarding infants at delivery and HBV vaccination outcomes were recorded. The status of physical development in the children during follow-up was also evaluated. Among pregnant women, the rates of HBV DNA flare were 5.00% during pregnancy and 7.50% postpartum, and the HBeAg seroconversion rates were 7.50% during pregnancy and 7.50% postpartum. No severe maternal abnormalities were observed. Regarding the infants, no one was positive for HBsAg, and only one infant was negative for anti-HBs in children over 7 months of age. Furthermore, no birth defects or severe adverse events were observed at delivery, and 97.67% normal height and 93.02% normal weight in children were observed on follow-up until 5 years of age. In conclusion, LdT use for the entire pregnancy is both effective for treating pregnant women and blocking HBV MTCT. Moreover, LdT is safe for women and infants. Most importantly, the long-term follow-up indicated that LdT is safe and does not affect the growth of children.
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Zhang R, Li QW, Tang FR, Yang XQ, Bai L. Route towards the optimization at given power of thermoelectric heat engines with broken time-reversal symmetry. Phys Rev E 2017; 96:022133. [PMID: 28950616 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.96.022133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We investigate the performance at a given power of a thermoelectric heat engine with broken time-reversal symmetry, and derive analytically the efficiency at a given power of a thermoelectric generator within linear irreversible thermodynamics. A universal bound on the efficiency of the thermoelectric heat engine is achieved under a strong constraint on the Onsager coefficients, and some interesting features are further revealed. Our results demonstrate that there exists a trade-off between efficiency and power output, and the efficiency at a given power may surpass the Curzon-Ahlborn limit due to broken time-reversal symmetry. Moreover, optimal efficiency at a given power can be achieved, which indicates that broken time-reversal symmetry offers physically allowed ways to optimize the performance of heat engines. Our study may contribute to the interesting guidelines for optimizing actual engines.
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Velichko A, Bai L, Drinkwater BW. Ultrasonic defect characterization using parametric-manifold mapping. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2017; 473:20170056. [PMID: 28690410 PMCID: PMC5493948 DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The aim of ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation includes the detection and characterization of defects, and an understanding of the nature of defects is essential for the assessment of structural integrity in safety critical systems. In general, the defect characterization challenge involves an estimation of defect parameters from measured data. In this paper, we explore the extent to which defects can be characterized by their ultrasonic scattering behaviour. Given a number of ultrasonic measurements, we show that characterization information can be extracted by projecting the measurement onto a parametric manifold in principal component space. We show that this manifold represents the entirety of the characterization information available from far-field harmonic ultrasound. We seek to understand the nature of this information and hence provide definitive statements on the defect characterization performance that is, in principle, extractable from typical measurement scenarios. In experiments, the characterization problem of surface-breaking cracks and the more general problem of elliptical voids are studied, and a good agreement is achieved between the actual parameter values and the characterization results. The nature of the parametric manifold enables us to explain and quantify why some defects are relatively easy to characterize, whereas others are inherently challenging.
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Bai L, Pan Z, Xu J, Li FQ. [Molecular characterization genetic diversity of extended-spectrum β-lactamases-harboring conjugative plasmids identified in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from food in China]. ZHONGHUA YU FANG YI XUE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE] 2017; 51:610-614. [PMID: 28693085 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-9624.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the molecular characteristics of ESBL-encoding conjugative plasmid identified in muti-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from food. Methods: 465 Escherichia coli isolates were collected from national foodborne disease surveillance net from 2013 to 2014 (salad, n=159; meat, n=102; processed meat, n=95; cakes/rice, n=46; cooked dish, n=63). ESBLs strain was detected by Mueller-Hinton agar plate, and then its drug resistance was tested by agar dilution method. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing were performed to identify the corresponding ESBL genes. Plasmids were typed by PCR-based replicon typing and their characteristics were determined by S1-nuclease pulsed-field gel electrophoresis method. Broth mating assays were carried out for all isolates to determine whether the ESBL marker could be transferred by conjugation. Results: 12 E. coli were found to be resistant to cefotaxime, and all of which were confirmed as ESBLs. The 12 isolates all carried different types of CTX-M genes resistant to drug, and 7 of which carried TEM type as well. All 12 isolates contained at least one plasmid and some had four plasmids, with size ranging from 47-to 220-kb by S1-PFGE anaylsis. Seven isolates demonstrated the ability to transfer their cefotaxime resistance marker to the recotper strain J53 by only one plasmid. Conclusion: This study highlights the diversity of the multi-drug resistant E. coli and also the diversity of ESBL genes in China. Plasmids carrying these genes poses a serious threat to food safety in China.
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Bai L, Zheng Q, Yu A. FEM simulation of particle flow and convective mixing in a cylindrical bladed mixer. POWDER TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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